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The Pentagon is planning to add another submarine to two others already deployed to the Pacific island of Guam, and is considering stationing an aircraft carrier strike group there as well. The deployments would put the U.S. military in a position to respond more quickly to a crisis in Asia, including one on the Korean peninsula.
A third nuclear powered submarine is set to arrive at the U.S. naval base on Guam in December. The island is already home to two other attack submarines able to seek and destroy enemy vessels and the Navy is reported to be considering basing three more there as well, each with a crew of about 150 sailors. In addition, the Defense Department has long been looking into moving an aircraft carrier battle group to either Guam or Hawaii.
Guam is strategically located about four hours flying time from the Asian mainland, significantly reducing the travel time needed to respond to a regional crisis. The enhanced U.S. military presence would be part of an on-going realignment of U.S. forces overseas, with the Pentagon shifting personnel and assets to regions where threat levels suggest they may be needed.
While no final decisions have been made, the top U.S. military commander for the Pacific region has told Congress tensions on the Korean peninsula and the China-Taiwan issue demand an improved force presence and increased agility.
James Lilley served as American ambassador to South Korea during the 1980s. The threat posed by North Korea, he says, does not come from the country's military, but from the risk that Pyongyang will use or pass on nuclear weapons to other nations or terrorists.
"Their military can be handled," he said. "[It's] their weapons of mass destruction. They know if they ever use nuclear, biological, chemical weapons in South Korea or Asia, they will be obliterated. Even [President] Clinton said this."
But South Korea is still wary of doing anything that could be read as a sign of weakness by the north. On Wednesday, the United States and South Korea announced both countries had agreed to a much slower withdrawal of some 12,000 American troops from the Korean peninsula than initially planned, a redeployment that will be carried out in stages over the next four years.
"As you've seen in the paper this morning, the South Koreans are pleading with us not to cut back unilaterally too soon and we've adjusted this to their time schedule, phasing it out over the next four or five years," James Lilley said.
North Korea is already reacting to news of the possible enhanced U.S. military deployments. The country's official news agency calls them a very dangerous option by the United States, one that amounts to placing military pressure on Pyongyang, and suggests Washington should consider the consequences.


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Saturday, 14 March 2009 at about 12.30 pm in front of a Hindu Temple near Deepali Chowk, Outer Ring Road, North-West Delhi, India several tender age children can be seen rolling themselves on the summer hot road under the dictates of their parents covering distance of around 200 meters in order to reach at the gate of the temple to offer prayers to the Hindu deity. These tender age children are the children of the people of the poor and marginalized sections. The parents are literally forcing them to adopt such inhuman and derogatory practice in the hope & belief of being awarded with material prosperity so to compete with the rest of the world. Interestingly, hundreds of passing by rich and wealthy sections of people are just not interested in the world of these poor and unfortunate children.
Such practice is derogatory to the dignity and rights of the child. It exposes and willfully neglects the child in the manner likely to cause such child unnecessary mental and physical suffering. Section 23 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 makes such an act punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or fine, or with both. Article 39 (f) of the Constitution of India provides that the State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity and that childhood and youth are protected against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment. Article 51A (h) of the Constitution of India provides that it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
The Government is constitutionally obliged to protect the rights of the children. It is well said that the children are the future of the country. However, one can imagine that with such kind of inhuman practice, what kind of future we are going to have. Therefore, the Government must take immediate steps to prevent occurrence of such immoral, illegal and derogatory practice.

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When the summer air turns crisp and the days begin to shorten, that’s when you know it’s time to start knitting shawls for fall. We’ve gathered our favorite fall-prepping shawl patterns that inspire us to pick up our knitting needles and cozy up with a good book. Layering season is coming, and these knit shawl patterns are just what you need to have a perfect autumnal wardrobe. Enjoy!
Wrap yourself up to keep cozy as we head into fall and winter. This wrap is a fantastic project for newer knitters, and a great introduction to charts and patterns since the pattern always builds on the rows beneath it in a predictable way. Featuring the Cascade Yarns Aereo in Provence (just like the Harvest Poncho pattern also in this issue), this is one of our favorites for the new season. Read More
Alyssum, named for the sweet alyssum flower that grows in the fall, is a beautiful pattern for a wrap which is double sided (both sides look similar) and stays flat. Adding fringe to both ends adds to the beauty of the design and helps it drape like a waterfall of color. Read More

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Palos Verdes had a balanced offensive attack that sparked the Sea Kings to an 8-3 rout of rival Peninsula on Wednesday afternoon in a Bay League showdown.
The host Panthers (11-3, 9-2) needed a win to clinch the Bay League championship, but Palos Verdes dominated the entire game. The Sea Kings (8-8, 7-1) were very aggressive from the first faceoff of the game as they made it a mission to strike Peninsula’s defense and score early.
Midfielder Peter Henkhaus scored a goal unassisted midway through the first quarter to give Palos Verdes a 1-0 lead. Attackman Dylan Meyer led the Sea Kings as his second-quarter hat trick was the difference in the game. He scored three consecutive goals, with two of them being scored seven seconds apart.
Meyer had his first goal with 5:59 left in the second. After Palos Verdes controlled the faceoff, he quickly scored again with 5:52 remaining to give his team a 3-0 cushion. He would score once more unassisted later in the quarter and the Sea Kings led 4-0 at halftime.
“It was really big, because it’s the last time I get to play my rival (Peninsula),” said Meyer. “They beat us for the first time in 2006 in our home, so nothing felt bigger than coming here and taking it from them.”
Peninsula had just two shots on goal in the first half as it failed to match the energy and hunger of PV. The Panthers were unable to mount a big second-half comeback despite scoring two goals in the third quarter.
Hunter Grasinger scored the first goal for the Panthers with 5:56 remaining in the third and Koby Tseng scored on an assist from Jason An with 1:15 left in the quarter.
However, the Peninsula defense could not stop the terrific offensive execution of Palos Verdes as the Sea Kings scored three more times in the third. Stanton Gilbertson, who had an assist in the firs thalf, scored with 9:20 left in the third quarter. Austin Lowi and Enoch Parkalso scored goals for the Sea Kings in the final minutes of the quarter.
“We played some good team offense in this game and changed some stuff up defensively,” said Palos Verdes coach Jimmy Borell. “Meyer stepped up and has played well for the fifth or sixth straight game now.”
The Sea Kings had more shots on goal than Peninsula, 24-18. Panthers goaltender Lance Plonski had 16 saves and worked hard to erase his team’s many defensive mistakes.
“We just didn’t play as a team,” said Plonski. “We weren’t mentally ready for this game the whole week ,and our attitude just wasn’t right.”
Peninsula coach Lane Jaffe echoed similar statements from his goalie while praising him as well.
“PV came out hungry today and we weren’t mentally prepared,” said Jaffe. “They took it to us; if it wasn’t for (Plonski) playing so well,the score could have been worse.”
Defenseman Jarrett Jones scored the only fourth-quarter goal for Palos Verdes. Rizal Smith and Luc Whitlock each had one assist and goaltender David McCan had nine saves for the Sea Kings.
Scott Phillips scored a goal unassisted in the final quarter for Peninsula.

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The official Pokémon Shuffle websites announced that the Emboar’s Evolution Stage event will be taking place this week for the 3DS version. Details of this event have been added to our Nintendo 3DS version event page
. It was also announced that the Kyogre Competitive Stage is available for the mobile versions. Details of this event have been added to our Mobile Versions event page
. Our Pokémon Shuffle Mobile Versions Patch page has been updated with the details of the new patches
Emboar’s Evolution Stage - 3DS Version
After beginning with Tepig and Pignite, players had the chance to catch Emboar in Pokémon Shuffle to complete the evolution chain.
September 4th, 2015 until September 18th, 2015
Kyogre Competitive Stage - Mobile Version
Players that catch Kyogre will be able to use Kyogre’s skill is Rock Break which will randomly erase a single stone disruption.
September 3rd, 2015 until September 18th, 2015.

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CCS Approved Inflatable Life Raft For Ship
Inflatable life rafts are further divided into inflatable life rafts, inflatable lifesaving buoys, and inflatable self-supporting life rafts.
1. inflatable life raft
These life rafts provide buoyancy from upper and lower floating tires made of rubber material, made of double-layer waterproof nylon cloth, and inflated with gas into circular, oval or polygonal tents with awnings. After the liferaft body is folded up, it is stored in the FRP storage cylinder together with the attachment. The inflatable life raft is widely used in various civil and military vessels at sea because of its advanced design, compact structure, good safety, convenient movement, simple operation and rapid forming.
There are two types of inflatable liferafts, mechanically suspended and thrown. The mechanical hanging type raft has been inflated before entering the water; the throwing life raft is inflated on the sea surface, and the life raft may be overturned during the inflation forming process, so that the artificial water supply is required to be used for the personnel to board. .
2. Inflatable rescue float
In addition to the awning, the inflatable life-saving floats have the same manufacturing materials, main structure, performance requirements, forming process, storage requirements, and attachments, all of which are the same as the inflatable life rafts, but the casting method is only throwing type. . Its characteristics are:
(1) There is no canopy.inflate fter the water surface is inflated and formed, the water personnel can take the two boarding platforms symmetrically set on both sides of the floating device or any one side to board the floating device, and the boarding is convenient and fast.
(2) The rated occupant has more inflatable life rafts than the tent, and can carry up to 50 people.
(3) The double bottom of the rescue buoy is placed between the upper and lower floating tires. Therefore, no matter what sea conditions are applied, the floating device is in a positive floating state after being inflated and formed on the sea surface (both sides are available), and no artificial righting is required.
(4) Because there is no canopy for such life-saving buoys, the personnel are greatly affected by sea conditions and climate, and are mainly equipped on passenger ships.
3. Inflatable self-supporting life raft
In order to overcome the overturning situation that the inflatable life raft can form during the sea surface forming process, to avoid the difficulty of people getting in and out of the water to meet the needs of the sea-based survival personnel for safety and rapid response, some manufacturers have developed inflatable self-supporting life rafts. Such a life raft is once overturned on the sea surface during the application process. Since the top of the raft is rounded, the contact surface with the water can be reduced. The weight of the corpus callosum and the attachments is such that the center of gravity is at the bottom of the life raft. After inflation molding, you can self-righteously


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After the coronavirus crisis, many individuals are prepared to go for that long-awaited trip, family gathering, or move because they are finally done with putting off living their lives. For older persons, who were the group most impacted by COVID-19, this is unquestionably true. Life in 2021 and 2020 was marked by isolation and loneliness, so many retirees now want to consider changing their living arrangements in the post-COVID-19 era.
Relocating to a senior community can help older persons create and retain new social contacts and interests, pursue hobbies, access local supports and services, and stay active. Communities for seniors are more than just places to live; they are places to thrive. Here are three advantages of senior living communities and it would be very beneficial for you to make the move to an independent living community in Oak Park, AR.
Necessities Are Taken Care of
Today’s senior citizens seek neighborhoods that promote their overall well-being, including their physical, mental, intellectual, and spiritual welfare. They desire to live in a community of like-minded individuals. Recent years have seen senior living establishments adapt and innovate to offer many exciting senior living programs and services. The communities provide older adults with some of the finest and most rewarding places to live.
Consider how your year has been. Were there lots of chores to be done around the house on a daily basis? Well, you will never have to bother about housework again in a retirement village! Additionally, you will not have to brave bad weather to go and see your companions or visit your favorite places.
Retirement communities provide housekeeping services as well as a 24/7 support network of devoted on-site team members who provide nursing care, cleaning, and security. You will not need to depend on busy family members or caregivers as much because the professionals in the community are available round the clock to meet your needs. There are services for meals, medical management, health and well-being, transportation, and more.
On-Site Health and Wellness Services
For patient healthcare, medication adherence, prescription medication refilling, and even specialist services like physiotherapy, some retirement communities provide access to an on-site wellness center. Professionals with experience in assisting elderly persons to regain and maintain bodily functions are at hand to help at these wellness centers. A further level of comfort and convenience is offered by the complete integration of wellness and health care services into the senior living community and by team members who provide care that is holistic in nature.
Personal Fulfillment and Growth
The top senior living communities offer a variety of opportunities for you to create a fulfilling retirement experience. They provide a variety of events and programming, opportunities for lifelong learning, and the chance to meet new people. The later years of your life could be the most satisfying, and our independent living community at Morada Fort Smith gives you plenty of opportunities to live in accordance with your goals and ideals.


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Parisians love food, if you spend enough time sitting on a patio you will notice every other person carrying a baguette whether it is to take home or an on-the-go snack. The basic rule is don’t eat in the tourist areas, follow the locals, and save the appetite for something that can be savored.
Note: places from the 10th district are marked with an asterisk *
L’As du Fallafel: Juicy, flavourful this is easily best falafel I’ve ever had and as many locals (and the internet) will tell you it’s the best falafel in Paris.
*Sette Pizza: a small joint on Rue du Faubourg that serves fantastic gourmet pizzas and cold beers. All orders are hand-made fresh and baked in a special, wood fire oven.
Delices Lepic: a random find on Rue Lepic in the Moulin Rouge neighborhood Delices Lepic is a Chinese diner. As you enter you will noticed prepared food available for selection that can be ordered as a meal but the true masterpiece at Delices Lepic are the soup noodles. Freshly prepared per order at the front of the restaurant the noodles are thick, uneven and a little messy, and packed with fantastic flavor.
Chez L’Ami Jean: tucked away on a street not too far from the Eiffel Tower Chez L’Ami Jean is a classic French restaurant. We wandered in for a late dinner on a weekeday and had what my friends still refer to as best dinner ever. The menu is traditional French, you can feel the love in every bite and that terrine is to die for.
Pain Vin Fromages: a fondou restaurant. The restaurant is small and spans across two floors: street level and the cellar room. The menu is all about cheese and the cheese is fantastic. Come hungry.
*Le Syndicat: a fairly spacious cocktail bar on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis in the 10th. The front is a garage door, so might just pass it by. The inside is a trendy bar with great décor and an excellent cocktail menu.
*Le Sully: located just down the street from Le Syndicat Le Sully is a true dive bar where you go for cheap beers and a rowdy conversation.
Lastly, don’t forget a DIY picnic: the multitude of bakeries around Paris makes it hard to stay hungry. The French, so-called bread pizzas – half baguette with cheesy toppings – are an absolute must but you’ll need more than that for a proper Parisian picnic. Rue des Petits-Carreaux near Eiffel Tower is a great place to pick up some bread, cheese, meats, wine and whatever else your hungry heart might desire. Pack a basket and watch the day turn to night as the Eiffel Tower lights up.
Tip: a proper Parisian bakery has to make bread on the premises, if they do you can smell it from a block away. A good baguette should have pointy ends, if the ends are rounded it was made using a machine, which is not a proper artisanal way.

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My name is Holli Graham and I live in Canmore, AB with my family. I work EMS and as a firefighter/high angle rescue technician. My passion is wilderness rescue and medicine so I enjoy putting my skills to use not only for my employers but also at adventure races and ultra races around North America as part of the safety teams. My most favourite sports have always been climbing (rock and ice) but I started trail running a few years ago after some injuries and it quickly became one of new favourite activities. The trail running community is so supportive and races offer new challenges at every race. In addition to climbing and trail running I enjoy downhill and backcountry skiing as well as cross country skiing. When I get the time I am also a volunteer trip leader with the Alpine Club of Canada. One of my proudest adventure achievements is having completed the 256 mile Pennine Way when I lived in England.
What are you working toward in 2020?
I am pretty excited for 2020 as I was able to sign up for a race I had been keen to do for a few years as well as hopefully finally complete my first ultra (injuries have prevented me from training properly in the past for one). At the moment my list is:
- Broken Goat 25km (Rossland, BC)
- Golden Ultra 60km (Golden, BC)
Hoping to add more if my shift work allows.
Why Hammer? What are your favourite products?
Working shift work and training definitely provides some challenges in recovering properly or eating on the go. I find Hammer products help fill the gap I needed and they taste great. There is also a good variety so I am not always having the same flavour all the time. My favourite products are:
Chocolate Recoverite - This is great for easy post workout recovery when I dont have time to make a meal after the gym or a run. It tastes great and I know I am getting the essentials I need to recover and be ready for my next session. I always have a shaker ready with recoverite in my gym or work bag.
Fully Charged Pre-exercise Ignitor - This provides a great boost when I need it to get to the gym or go for my run, especially since a lot of my days start at 4am.
Raw Energy Hammer Bar Oatmeal Apple - This is my favorite way to fuel when i am on a long ski, climb or run. The bars are easy to carry and they keep my energy levels up so I am able to keep going on my longer days out in the mountains.

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St Edmundsbury Borough Council close to completing £1.6m deal for Bury St Edmunds iconic town centre post office
- Credit: Gregg Brown
Nearly a year after it closed, the historic Crown Post Office in Bury St Edmunds is set to be bought by the borough council in a £1.6m deal, it has been revealed.
St Edmundsbury Borough Council says they are close to completing on the purchase of the iconic town centre building and will now consider plans for the site.
The council says it will explore various options including refurbishing and extending the former Post Office building using its existing structure.
It is believed the building will be turned into a mixed retail and residential development.
It was first announced the distinctive Victorian building at 17-18 Cornhill, which had been home to the town’s post office for more than 100 years, would be sold in July 2016. It officially closed on November 16 last year and the Post Office moved its services next door to WH Smith.
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Borough council leader John Griffiths said: “While the building is sited within the historic town conservation area, ownership could unlock short term and longer term opportunities to make the area, including Market Thoroughfare, more attractive and further boost the offer of the town.
“This is another example of St Edmundsbury continuing to look for investment opportunities which aid the delivery of the masterplans for both Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill as well as the success of our rural areas. It is part of our strategic commercial approach to encourage growth and ensure future prosperity for our local communities throughout the borough and West Suffolk.”
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Mark Cordell, chief executive of OurBuryStEdmunds BID, said: “It is important that this site wasn’t left to deteriorate and I am delighted that the council looks set to acquire the building. I look forward to seeing their plans for the site.”
Jo Churchill, MP for Bury St Edmunds, said: “The borough council has shown real initiative, acting to secure this strategic site and I welcome this bold and exciting move.”
Laura Tarling, of the Post Office said: “We are pleased to be working towards completion of the sale of this site to St Edmundsbury Borough Council.”
The council says the purchase will fit in with St Edmundsbury’s strategy to invest in its town centres as outlined in its six point plan for jobs and growth.
Martyn Taylor, chairman of the Bury Society, said: “The Bury Society has been concerned that the former Post Office building not be left to fall into decline and that the historic front in the Conservation Area is bought back into use.
“The society welcomes the council’s announcement and the potential that it brings for significant visual improvements to St Andrews Street South and Market Thoroughfare.
“We will await the plans that will come forward for this site with interest.”


THE EVENT: It was truly “Farouk Day” in Houston recently, when leading government officials—including Texas Governor Rick Perry and Houston Mayor Bill White—gathered to cut the ribbon at CHI USA, a brand new 500,000 square-foot facility.
THE DETAILS: According to Farouk Systems Founder and Executive Chairman Farouk Shami, the new operation replaces existing facilities in Asia and will bring an initial 1,200 jobs to the Houston area, with up to 5,000 additional jobs expected to be created over the next three to four years. At the same time, across town, thousands of hopefuls lined up to apply for those jobs at a special job fair, where Farouk personnel were looking for engineers, plant and administrative workers and more. Media coverage for both events was extensive, as helicopters buzzed the job fair and major TV and newspaper outlets were on hand to document the day-long Grand Opening event. Shami challenged other businesspeople to follow his lead and create the jobs that will restore vigor to the economy. “How are we going to pay for health care, education, national security,” he asked, “unless we bring jobs back to America?” There was also plenty of fun and glamor in the mix. Guests walked the red carpet before settling into their seats at the new facility, stopping for photos along the way. The current Miss Texas—who appears in the Farouk Systems commercial that’s currently airing in the state—and Miss USA were on hand to help the company celebrate. (Farouk Systems is the official beauty sponsor of the Miss USA, Miss Universe and Miss Teen USA pageants.) The Houston Texas Cheerleaders made an appearance, and the popular Farouk artistic teams of Leonel and Ozzie and Joe Anthony and Rocky dazzled with their hairstyling presentations. Joining Shami were company Vice Chairman John McCall, company President Shauky Gulamani, CEO Rami Shami and Senior Vice President of Technology and former NASA Senior Scientist Dennis Morrison. In an especially moving moment, Shami’s granddaughter took the stage and thanked her grandfather for “creating jobs in America.” There was Texas barbecue for all, and the day ended with a rollicking party for special guests at Shami’s expansive new home.
KUDOS: In his remarks, Governor Perry noted, “When companies look at Texas, they’re discovering that we’ve fostered an environment that encourages people to pursue their dreams, build businesses and create jobs. Here in Houston, where Farouk Systems already employs hundreds of Texans, the company is now adding more than 1,200 manufacturing jobs that were previously located in Asia. These jobs represent paychecks going to hardworking Texas families.” Also on hand were several Texas representatives and city council members. Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, who recently presented Shami with the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson sent their congratulations via pre-recorded video messages. And Congressman Ted Poe presented Farouk with a flag that was flown over the Texas capitol and a certificate of appreciation for bringing jobs to Texas.
THE LAST WORD: As the day came to an end, a proud Shami noted, “We are all equal before God and we all have an equal opportunity to succeed. At Farouk Systems, we believe in human rights, liberty and the future of America. Today I’m surrounded by my friends and my family and this is the happiest day of my life.”
Texas Governor Rick Perry (center) cuts the ribbon with Farouk Shami and Farouk Vice Chairman John McCall.
Farouk President Shauky Gulamani spoke to the crowd.
The governor takes questions from the press.
Houston mayor Mayor Bill White participates in a ribbon cutting with Farouk.
Farouk Shami addresses the crowd.
Miss USA speaks to attendees.
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Little Prince or Princess? Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip Say Royal Baby's Sex Will Be a Surprise
The Swedish royal parents-to-be say they are keeping the baby's sex a surprise
The royal parents-to-be took time out of their schedules to meet for a romantic break in New York City this week. And when asked about the sex of their baby as they caught a ride into the city from Newark Airport, the Swedish royals said they don’t want to know until the baby is born in the spring.
“It’ll be a surprise,” Sofia told a reporter. “It feels great.”
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“We’ve talked,” he said. “But I’m not going into what they told me!”
Princess Sofia traveled from South Africa to the Big Apple after wrapping up some work with one of her charities, Project Playground, according to court spokeswoman Margareta Thorgren.
The royal couple will stay in New York a few days for their private visit before returning home to resume official duties later this month, she added.

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DJ Campbell wants quick decision – but his future comes down to QPR boss Harry Redknapp
DJ Campbell has called on parent club QPR to make a quick decision on his future – but admits he is unsure whether he will be returning to Portman Road.
Campbell’s prolific loan spell – 10 goals in 17 games – has made him Town fans’ number one transfer target in January.
And while his three-month stay ended on a sour note when Town were soundly beaten 3-0 by Brighton yesterday, Campbell has reiterated that support by singing the praises of the Ipswich fans.
But whether that will be enough to sign the permanent deal offered to him by Blues boss Mick McCarthy remains to be seen.
Campbell admitted he was unsure what might happen in the next week or so and that the final decision remained with Harry Redknapp, boss of the Premier League’s bottom club.
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The 31-year-old striker said: “I don’t know what Harry’s plans are. He’s the one who holds the key, he’s is the one who says whether I can go or not.
“I have not spoken to Harry myself, but the gaffer here (Mick McCarthy) has offered me a deal and told me what he wants to do – which is great for me.
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“I have really enjoyed my time here and the fans have been great – as have the gaffer and the players. If the circumstances are right, I would definitely stay.”
Campbell revealed he could have played for Ipswich in Saturday’s FA Cup third round clash at Aston Villa – but Town and QPR made a gentleman’s agreement to prevent him being cup-tied.
Instead, he is expected to start for the Premier League side in their home cup tie against West Brom.
A decision on his future could then be made next week although much will depend on who Redknapp brings in to try and carry out a Houdini-style escape from relegation.
But Campbell insisted: “Like the gaffer here does, I want this resolved as soon as possible. I’m 31 years old, I haven’t got time for it to be dragging on.”


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Gazprom and Caspian Innovation Company sign Memorandum of Cooperation
Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Management Committee of Gazprom, and Sergey Shtepa, CEO of Caspian Innovation Company, signed today at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2017 a Memorandum of Cooperation.
The document envisages a feasibility study for a petrochemical complex in the Astrakhan Region for manufacturing polymeric products from ethane that is planned to be supplied by Gazprom's Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant after its low-temperature gas separation units undergo renovations.
Pursuant to the Memorandum, Caspian Innovation Company and Gazprom will conduct investment feasibility studies for the construction of the petrochemical complex and the renovation of Astrakhan GPP's low-temperature gas separation units, respectively. Based on the results of the studies, the parties will make a decision on the further implementation of the project.


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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and 14 other banks out of the 17 ordered by an FCT High Court to show cause why plea for garnishee of alleged accounts operated by Imo Government should not be made absolute, had denied overseeing the state’s accounts.
Governor Mohammed Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State, has chosen Umar Namadi, as his running mate in 2019.
Nigerians who sell new naira notes or spray cash at parties will now be tried at mobile courts and sent to six months jail as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) mulls increasing the number of items on the not eligible for foreign exchange.
To curb the hawking and reckless abuse of the Naira, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is working with the law enforcement agencies, the judiciary and the Federal Ministry of Justice to set up mobile court that will try the Naira offenders on the spot.
The 30 days moving average of the Nigerian external reserves was down to a five – month low dropping to $46.37 billion, the lowest level since March this year.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will support banks to enable them to give loans to players in the agricultural and manufacturing sector at a single digit interest rate.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has come up with fresh incentives for importers as it seeks to replace the use of Dollars with the Yuan as the currency of importation from China. It has also assured Nigerians that it has enough arsenals to defend the Naira.
Scores of batch ‘A’ N-Power Teach beneficiaries, a social investment programme designed to engage unemployed graduates interested in teaching, have expressed fear over the two years limit of the programme.
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) says it has invited 40 athletes for camping ahead of the 2018 Africa Youth Games (AYG) in Algeria.
The Nigerian Wrestling Federation (NWF) has unveiled 12 athletes and five officials to represent the country at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia.
Two men, Ahmed Abdullahi, and Nura Musa, were on Tuesday arraigned in a Wuse Zone 2 Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for allegedly blocking the convoy of Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello.
Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Dambatta, has assured that new investors expected to take over 9mobile telecommunications will pay all outstanding debts, including the N1.1bn spectrum band fee to the federal government.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has given exporters who failed to repatriate their proceeds a ninety-day moratorium to comply or face a complete ban on banking services in Nigeria.
The Bankers’ Committee says it has agreed to support Federal Government’s plan to conduct a focus-lab on three selected areas of the economy to accelerate investment and boost job creation.
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Oil prices rose on Thursday, recouping some of the previous session’s losses after OPEC forecast a supply deficit next year and the U.S. Federal Reserve said the economic outlook was favorable.
Some 30,000 drivers have made down payments for Porsche’s first electric car, according to the high-end automaker’s chief executive.
World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has expressed appreciation to the Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Mr Benaoyagha Okoyen, for psyching him up to reclaim his titles.
Nigerian striker Rinsola Babajide was the heroine for Liverpool Ladies in their Women Super League Cup 3-1 win over Durham FC at Prenton Park.
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has called on on leaders of Kalabari ethnic group inn the State to prevail on the Amanyanabo of Kalabari, King Theophilus J.T. Princewill, not to allow himself to be used by external forces to create disunity in the State.
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, has disclosed that the Federal Government has commenced investigation into the incident that happened between the operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) and Omoyele Sowore, Convener, #RevolutionNow protest, at the Federal High Court, Abuja.
The Myanmar military launched a ferocious crackdown against its Rohingya Muslim population in 2017, driving around 740,000 into neighbouring Bangladesh.
The main political party leaders are continuing to push their election pledges to voters, as the campaign enters its final few days.
League leaders Plateau United suffered their first defeat in the Nigeria Professional Football League this season after going down to a 1-0 defeat against Heartland at the Okigwe Stadium on Sunday.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to put his house in order, saying that the public outburst by First Lady, Aisha Buhari, was another signal that the state house is in crisis.

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No letdown: Murray, Jokic, Porter Jr. lead Nuggets to 142-121 rout of short-handed Utah Jazz
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DENVER (AP) - Michael Malone needn't have worried about his superstar center and a potential letdown when the Denver Nuggets faced the short-handed Utah Jazz.
Nikola Jokic played through a bruised right arm that kept him out of shootaround and Jamal Murray scored 37 points, helping the Nuggets bulldoze the Jazz 142-121 Saturday night.
Jokic had 26 points, six rebounds and eight assists, and Michael Porter Jr. added 19 points for Denver, which inched within a half-game of Western Conferene leading Oklahoma City, which was idle Saturday night.
The Nuggets, who were coming off a big win over Boston, led by as many as 39 points in the first half, which helped them withstand Utah's third-quarter rally that cut the deficit to 14.
The Jazz scored as many points in that third quarter as they did in the first half.
Down 78-44 at the break, the Jazz outscored Denver 44-24. Keyonte George led Utah with 29 points and fueled the Jazz's third-quarter surge that made it more respectable and had the sellout crowd buzzing over a potential historic collapse.
"That was embarrassing," Malone said.
But he was thrilled with the other three quarters of play.
"I was really proud of our approach to start the game," Malone said. "To build a 39-point lead was outstanding. Unfortunately, coming out of the half, we did not do anything remotely close to what we did in the first half to get that lead."
The Nuggets made 14 of 20 long-range shots before halftime and finished 19 of 32 from beyond the arc, including Murray's 6-of-9 night.
"I give a lot of credit to the Nuggets," Jazz coach Will Hardy said. "I mean, 14 of 20 from three in the first half is pretty spectacular. And they're a championship level team and when a team shoots the ball from the perimeter like that it's a hard game to win."
With Murray leading the second unit in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets recalibrated and cruised to their eighth in nine games since the All-Star break.
The Nuggets were coming off a 115-109 win over the Celtics on Thursday night that gave them a season sweep of the Eastern Conference leaders, so Malone worried that his team would have an emotional letdown.
"Getting up for the best team in the NBA is easy," Malone said an hour before tip-off. "And Boston's a sexy game."
Not so this one.
"Tonight is different. You're playing against a team that's 5.5 games out of the play-in with no Lauri Markkanen (bruised right thigh), they have no All-Stars," Malone said. "They're playing a lot of guys that our players probably don't even know about - They don't know who Brice Sensabaugh is."
So, Malone said he'd continue to hammer away at the point that the reason the defending NBA champs are rolling is because "we have not cared who we're playing; we've cared about playing up to our standards."
They did that Saturday night, at least for three quarters.
"In every game that we've played I feel like there's a stint where we haven't played well," said Murray, who sank six 3-pointers in nine tries. "So, I don't feel like today's any different. We led by how much from the get-go? So, I feel like we were doing a pretty damn good job for the whole game.
"It was just the one quarter they played harder than us. And we got back to it and we closed the game out. So, we did a good job of just staying with it, picking up our energy and not letting their run affect us."
Jazz: Host Boston on Tuesday night.
Nuggets: Host Toronto on Monday night.
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#AceNewsReport – Nov.11: A mass cat cemetery and a collection of rare mummified scarab beetles were discovered during an archeological excavation in Saqqara, Egypt, the nation’s antiquities ministry said Saturday: Seven tombs were discovered during the archaeological mission, which started in April: They included three tombs with dozens of cat mummies that can be traced back to the fifth and sixth dynasties thousands of years ago #AceNewsDesk reports
Four other tombs were found, including one belonging to Khufu-Imhat, the overseer of buildings in the royal palace: A collection of scarab beetles was also unearthed in a section called the Memphis necropolis: Two of the insects were wrapped in linen inside a rectangular limestone sarcophagus decorated with paintings of large black beetles considered sacred in ancient Egypt.
An additional collection of scarab mummies was found in a smaller sarcophagus, according to Dr. Mostafa Waziri, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities: A bronze cat statue dedicated to the cat goddess Bastet was found among 100 wooden gilded cat statues and dozens of mummified cats.
Government officials and ambassadors from all over the world toured the newly-discovered tombs south of Cairo on Saturday: They also saw wooden gilded statues with the features of a lion, a cow and a falcon, as well as 1,000 amulets, some jars, writing tools, and chapters from the Book of the Dead.
The names of two ancient Egyptian women called Subek Sekt and Mafy were also found engraved on a door, but archeologists are working to find out who they were
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Sustainability might be well advanced in fashion, but customers are still not always fully aware of the boundaries it can break.
Germany-based, Italy-made brand Closed is to unveil what it dubs as the first fully biodegradable stretch denim collection developed in partnership with denim supplier Candiani, which provided the Coreva fabric, the result of a five-year internal research and development process.
The collection comprises denim pants and jackets for men and women, retailing at between 250 euros and 350 euros, and is to become part of Closed’s A Better Blue lineup of sustainable garments, which represents 47 percent of the company’s denimwear sales.
As part of its effort, Closed raised the bar higher by tapping into other eco-friendly ingredients, in addition to the Coreva fabric.
“For us it was very clear from the beginning that we had to find a way for not just the fabric to be biodegradable, but to have a full package, such as a full degradable garment and that took a bit of time for R&D,” explained Uwe Kippschnieder, denim specialist at Closed.
The company invested on developing biodegradable buttons, stitching yarns and labels with its other suppliers. In particular, zippers and metal buttons are replaced with vegetable corozo alternatives dyed with natural indigo, all seams are made with Tencel yarn, labels are crafted from degradable Vinatur fabric or organic cotton, and instead of a leather patch, the brand’s logo is lasered on the back of jeans and jackets.
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Simon Giuliani, Candiani’s global marketing director, said it’s been a long and tough way to develop the Coreva fabric. “It was the first time that we decided to internalize the R&D [research and development] for an ingredient which we usually buy outside,” he said, noting the company could not rely on its usual suppliers for the bio-based, biodegradable and compostable elastomer derived from the rubber tree.
In compliance with European regulatory mandates, the Coreva fabric underwent several testing phases to assess its six-month biodegradability, that it is not releasing harmful compounds in the ground and that it is even fertilizing the soil, a very recent accomplishment. Next up for Candiani is proving that Coreva can be fully biodegrade in marine environments, too.
“There’s no plastics involved, no heavy metals, no toxicity and there’s composability, which means that we’re also testing to use the scraps to grow new cotton in order to really close the loop,” Giuliani explained, adding it was developed to face the overproduction issue affecting the fashion industry.
A denim pant from the Closed Coreva capsule collection. Courtesy of Closed.
In 2019, the textile maker gained the patent for this technology.
The fabric will hit the market in 2021, but it was first offered to a slew of Candiani’s partners, including Closed. Giuliani touted the truthful and transparent approach of the apparel maker, praising it for communicating in numbers the progress made for each sustainable garment it sells.
The six-item Coreva-based range will be available starting Feb. 12 online and at the company’s flagships.
Capitalizing on the success of the A Better Blue lineup and Closed’s commitment to consumer-facing transparency, Kippschnieder offered that even if “there are probably not so many customers at the moment really aware of this problem of sending clothing to the landfills and how much that amount is every year, I also think there are customers out there that are already well educated and looking for solutions.”
To this end, Closed will continue to educate its clients by providing information on a dedicated website section and training its sales associates to inform customers.
“With Coreva we believe it’s also finally easier to communicate the value of this innovation: Of course, people are not yet very receptive,” offered Giuliani, noting that the qualities of the fabric can be easily understood by average consumers.
“Then you have to make sure customers do not misunderstand it — I got a lot of questions like, ‘What if I wear these jeans and it rains?’” Giuliani chuckled.
An image from the ad campaign for the global launch of the Closed’s Coreva capsule collection. Courtesy of Closed.
“We’ve started working on sustainability when green was just a color, people were just laughing as they believed clients didn’t care…but because Closed was one of the first to be wanting to do that, they had to communicate very complicated stuff — such as dyeing and sizing technologies — it’s not really sexy to talk about that,” he said.
“It’s a perfect time, it’s very time-sensitive because people are starting to read about sustainability in the newspapers and that never happened before, there’s a common sensibility that’s rising a lot,” Giuliani added.
The Closed A Better Blue collection that launched in 2018 covers 70 and 40 percent of its women’s and men’s denim offerings, respectively. Each Closed denim garment labeled as sustainable needs to fit in the low-impact area defined by the Jeanologia rating system and Kippschnieder said the company plans to shift entirely to eco-friendly denim products in the future.
“There is no way to go from zero to 100, so I think the best example is Closed also in that,” said Giuliani. “They started somewhere, they knew it was a journey and actually now this journey is revealing itself to be the right move.”
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There are still chances for normal elections in Albania, but for this we
need quick actions. Robert Hand, an old election observer in our
country and good connoisseur of the political developments in our
country sees some light in the end of the tunnel.
Earlier he has expressed his regret for what he calls “political games” and that include the situation created at the Central Election Commission. He says that if an agreement will be reached with he Central Election Commission, it should be long-termed and in full support of the law.
“The international community is not happy with the way how politics is made in Albania, what blocks the realization of the true potentials of this country”, Hand declared.
When asked about what depends from the June 23rd elections, Hand gave a very direct answer: patience with Albanian is running out.
The high rank political adviser of the American Helsinki Committee declared that the United States of America want Albania to be successful. He says that there has been progress, but it is not enough.
“Without any doubt, Albania should have been able to hold free and fair elections, so that everyone could trust the institutions and the elections’ result. Unfortunately, we see that many games are being made with the next elections. The Central Election Commission is one of them. This is causing loss of trust, and I think that this is really regrettable”, Hand declared.
According to him, if the elections in Albania will not receive a good evaluation this time, there will certainly be consequences for the European Union integration.
“The accession takes time even in normal circumstances. That’s why Albania cannot afford any further delay. The elections need to be regular. There is still the opportunity, but they need to act quickly to realize this”, Hand declared.
He underlined that the political forces should sit and discuss how to complete the Central Election Commission, but this shouldn’t be just a continuation of the political game, where a handshake between the parties goes above the law.
“Many people think that if the law would have been respected, this shouldn’t have happened. I think that what Albania needs is a new commitment to the Electoral Code, and a clear idea for further progress”, Hand underlined.
“My view for the Central Election Commission is that its members are elected by the parties, but after being elected, they should behave with professionalism and not politically. They need a political agreement to return this formula, and a clear confirmation that they will respect the code, the laws, and not just agree on what they want to do or not”, he added.


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High-Resolution Radar Rainfall Assimilation: Exploratory Studies with Latent Heat Nudging
Precipitation is certainly one of the most relevant parameters in forecasting the weather, particularly in numerical weather prediction (NWP). Yet, while general NWP has witnessed considerable progress in recent years, quantitative precipitation forecasting (QPF) has shown little to no improvement, especially for the convection-dominated warm season. Reasons for the low performance include model deficiencies, insufficient resolution, and the lack of a properly defined initial model state, particularly related to moisture. Next-generation operational NWP systems will run with grid spacings of around 1 km to circumvent the parametrisation of convection. Such model resolution demands new types of high-resolution observations for initialisation. Doppler radars are able to provide information on precipitation-related phenomena with sufficient spatio-temporal resolution for this purpose. In order to meet the tight time constraints in short-range NWP, very efficient radar assimilation methods will be essential.
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When many viewers look at the Sipahi series, which will meet with the audience on Monday, December 12, on the Show TV screen, they may perceive it as a copy of the Teşkilat (Organization), which continues its third season on TRT1.
However, those who watch the trailers of the Sipahi series may feel that it has a different atmosphere and even gives the impression that it could be much more successful than The Teşkilat.
Although there are different opinions for the fans of the series, we can say that the air that Sipahi has given so far is impressive. With the leading roles of three important names such as Kaan Yıldırım, Özge Gürel and Kerem Alışık, the Sipahi series seems to be one of the most successful productions of Monday evenings.
Especially when we look at the influential TV series that Show TV broadcasts on Monday evenings, we consider that Sipahi can be seen as a continuation of them. Show TV, which has achieved successful results for many years with the series İçerde, Çukur and Üç Kuruş, bearing the signature of Ay Yapım, now wants to continue this success with the project called Sipahi.
It will not surprise anyone that Sipahi is an effective production like Çukur, which lasted 4 seasons on Monday evenings and brought great success.
The trailer for the first episode of the series, which draws attention with its gripping story, rich cast and high-budget production, shows that a very active series awaits the audience.
The Sipahi series, which is being prepared by CNP Film, will tell about the operations carried out by one of the most talented agents of the National Intelligence Organization, Korkut Ali Türkoğlu (Kaan Yıldırım), and heroic intelligence officers.
In the first part of the series, Korkut Ali Türkoğlu; Scenes from the big operation he followed in Istanbul, Gaziantep and Berlin will increase the dose of excitement.


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Adaptively shaped, sub-picosecond pulses at 3.4μm are obtained from a synchronously pumped optical parametric oscillator based on periodically poled lithium niobate. A simulated annealing algorithm is used in a learning loop to gain adaptive control of the mid-infrared idler pulse shape via shaping of a chirped near-infrared pump pulse. Both indirect control, via optimization of the signal average power, and direct control, via optimization of the two-photon absorption of the idler in an InGaAs detector, has been demonstrated. Both these optimization parameters lead to compressed idler pulses, with slightly differing pulse shapes. By optimization of the cross correlation signal in an interferometer with unequal arm lengths we are also able to deliver compressed double pulses with a variable time delay.
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Believe it or not, it’s been 25 years since Green Day dropped their album Insomniac, and they came up with the perfect way to mark the occasion. The legendary punk-rock band dropped a deluxe reissue of this record, featuring a number of unreleased live tracks.
In a previously released statement about the reissue, Green Day revealed that the new reissue will feature eight never-before-heard tracks from their concert in Prague that took place during the band’s world tour in early 1996.
“Insomniac is finally old enough to rent a car (or whatever else you can do when you’re 25, we’re not lawyers) so we remastered it to celebrate, and we’re throwing in some bonus goodies to boot,” reads Green Day’s statement.
Insomniac was released as the band’s fourth studio album and the follow-up to the wildly popular Dookie, which helped them find mainstream success. It peaked at no. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, repeating the success of its predecessor, and it produced singles “Geek Stink Breath”, “Brain Stew / Jaded”, and “Walking Contradiction”.


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DEZOSIVE 5000 is based on epoxy resin flooring for homes , two components, without filler and filler, with high permeability, for filling and repairing cavities and cracks in concrete and masonry structures by injection method.
- Injection and repair of cracks in columns, walls, beams, and foundations
- Repair and filling of static joints in concrete and masonry structures
Benefits and Features:
- Low viscosity and high penetration
- High adhesion to seamless seams
- No shrinkage
- Possibility of injection in wet concrete
- High mechanical strength
- Acquire fast resistance
Warnings and restrictions
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Prevent execution during frost.
- Protect from direct sunlight, frost, traffic, and extreme humidity after application until completely dry.
- Protect against heavy traffic for 24 hours from run time.
- Do not apply at air temperatures and levels below 10 ° C and above 35 ° C.
According to ACI E 706 and EN 1504
Method of Use
Surface preparation: When the resin is applied by gravity, the cracks on the surface should be opened using a v-groove, 5 to 10 mm wide and 10 to 12 mm deep. The inside of the crack should be cleaned of dust and any future using air pressure.
Procedure: Add components A and B in proportion and mix with a low-speed mixer. DEZOSIVE 5000 resin injection packers must be installed during cracking. Packers will be installed in holes made in the concrete using drills, and then the length of the crack or seam will be closed and sealed using epoxy putty. DEZOSIVE 5000 epoxy resin floors is then injected using a nozzle into the packers (PACKER). The injection operation is performed using special single or two-component pumps. If it is possible to run DEZOSIVE 5000 quickly, a single-component pump should be used. Otherwise, a two-component pump is required. The injection pressure should not be more than five times. Usually, when we start injecting in a packer, the operation continues to see the resin flooring coming out of one or more packers (PACKER) close to it.
For capillary and narrow cracks in horizontal surfaces, instead of using a pump, the resin can be moved by dropping method and using the force of resin weight (due to low viscosity). It should be noted that the reaction rate and setting of epoxy domestic resin flooring are high and should be used quickly. Also, the volume of the product should be mixed and ready to be consumed, which can be used for a maximum of 10 minutes.
Depending on the place of consumption. The use of an epoxy resin injection system is suitable for repairing and regenerating cracks with a minimum width of 2 and a maximum of 10 mm.
Packaging and storage conditions
- 10 kg set (component A: 6.67 kg gallon, component B: 3.33 kg gallon)
- Store in a dry place at a temperature of 5 to 35 degrees Celsius. Protect from direct sunlight, high heat, and frost.
Used equipment should be washed with industrial solvents immediately after use. If the epoxy resin dries on the cleaning equipment, it will be possible only by mechanical methods.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin and wash hands after use. If contact with eyes, skin, or if swallowed, consult a physician immediately or refer to the safety data sheet. Close the lid when not in use and keep it out of reach of children.
Shelf life, in the original packaging and suitable conditions, is six months. If you need more information, contact our resin flooring company .
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IBM (IBM) IBM, -1.25% unveiled a 25 gigabyte hard drive Wednesday -- at 5,000 times the capacity of the company's first hard drive in 1956, it's the largest capacity hard drive ever produced for personal computers. Separately, BT Alex. Brown initiated coverage of the company with a "strong buy" rating.
The Deskstar 25GP hard drive targets home PC users, but IBM also introduced a 22 gigabyte hard drive computer for video editors, engineers and scientists. The computer maker said both are good for multimedia, video streaming, 3D graphics, digital photo albums and storing large images downloaded from the Internet. IBM said it's shipping "limited quantities" of the drives and expects them to be distributed in the first quarter of 1999.
BT Alex. Brown initiated IBM stock with a "strong buy" rating. Analysts said the company has successfully diversified avenues of growth outside of mainframe hardware and PCs. For example, professional services represent close to 30 percent of the company's revenue -- the fastest growing segment in the company. In addition, IBM is one of the largest software companies with over $13 billion in revenue forecast in 1998. The company has also figured out how to "commercialize" its semiconductors and disk drive components to its competitors, analysts said. BT Alex. Brown's fourth-quarter earnings estimate for the company is $2.45, in line with the First Call estimate. Looking ahead to fiscal year 1999, analysts said the company can achieve earnings per share of $7.55 per share, beating Street estimates of $7.52. Shares rose 1 1/8 to 157 1/8.
Omnipoint posts wider loss, settles suit
Omnipoint Corp. (OMPT) reported a wider-than-expected loss for the third quarter, and the wireless communications service provider also settled a probe into possible improper bidding in FCC auctions. Omnipoint said it had a loss of $157 million, or $2.98 a share, compared to a loss of $180.3 million, or $3.43 a share, for the same period a year ago. Analysts surveyed by First Call expected Omnipoint to report a loss of $2.93. Included in the third-quarter loss are expenses of $8.1 million related to subscriber and personnel operations.
The company agreed to a settlement that will close a Justice Department investigation into its bidding techniques used in the Federal Communications Commission's auctions for personal communications services licenses. In agreeing to the settlement, Omnipoint pledged not to collude with rival companies to rig bidding on FCC licenses, but the company stopped short of admitting wrongdoing. The settlement doesn't impose any penalties, nor does it prevent Omnipoint from participating in future FCC auctions. Shares rose 1 19/32 to 9 13/32. See press releases on the earnings report and lawsuit settlement.
Hewlett-Packard hwp upgraded
Analyst Daniel Niles of BancBoston Robertson Stephens upgraded his rating on Hewlett-Packard (HWP) hwp to "buy" from "long-term attractive" and set a 12-month price target of $80 a share for Hewlett-Packard's stock. Niles reported in a research note that the personal computer and printer company will probably exceed his estimates of 72 cents a share when it releases fourth-quarter earnings Monday. The consensus estimates from analysts is for Hewlett-Packard to profit 74 cents a share during the quarter. Niles also said while revenue grew only 5 percent in the third quarter compared with the 1997 third quarter, he thinks revenue will grow in the high teens in 1999 as personal computer, printer and server sales rebound. Shares gained 1 7/8 to 65 5/8. See press release.
Gateway 2000 started with a 'buy' rating
BT Alex. Brown initiated Gateway 2000 Inc.'s (GTW) stock with a "buy" rating. Analysts said the company, ranked among the top six companies in PC shipments in the U.S. and worldwide, has established itself as a global player and should continue to gain market share after its strong third-quarter results. Analysts also said management has effectively addressed backlog and manufacturing problems that hindered growth. BT Alex. Brown's fourth-quarter earnings estimate for the company is 79 cents, a cent higher than the First Call consensus estimate. Analysts said the company can make $2.76 a share in fiscal year 1999, slightly below the First Call consensus estimate of $2.78. Gateway shares fell 1 7/16 to 57 3/16.
Compaq cpq targets lower-priced PCs and small businesses
Compaq Computer Corp. (CPQ) unveiled plans for direct-sales of a new bundle of lower-priced products to small and medium-sized businesses.With the introduction of its Prosignia line of desktop PCs, laptops and small servers, Compaq has left no doubt of an ambitious push into the direct-selling market led by rivals Dell Computer, Gateway and others. For Compaq, the key components of that push include a competitive pricing and leasing program, sped-up delivery, Web-based ordering and bundling a suite of online applications and services for businesses. Compaq shares gained 1 5/8 to 34 1/2. See full story.
Intel sees higher fourth-quarter sales
Intel (INTC) INTC, +1.15% said it expects fourth-quarter revenue to surpass most estimates amid surging demand for personal computer products, in a development that could boost shares of the world's largest chip-maker and other tech companies. The company said after the market closed that its fourth-quarter revenue will probably be 8 to 10 percent higher than its third-quarter sales, reflecting strength in the PC market. The chip-maker previously said revenue would be up only slightly from the third-quarter's $6.7 billion in sales. Intel stock shot up 6 1/8 to 103 11/16. See full story.
Lucent Technologies (LU) lu landed a contract worth up to $250 million from Time Warner (TWX) TWX, +0.00% Telecom, the media giant's competitive local exchange carrier. The three-year contract is for Time Warner Telecom to buy Lucent's optical networking, communications software, switching and access products. Time Warner Telecom hopes to offer customers integrated voice, data and Internet services through the technology. Lucent also will provide engineering, installation, technical support and other professional services. Time Warner Telecom offers business telephony services mostlyto medium and large-sized business customers. Lucent shares fell 9/16 to 88 7/16. See press release.
Echostar DISH, -0.09% posts smaller-than-expected loss
Satellite TV provider Echostar Communications (DISH) narrowed its third-quarter loss to $60.9 million, or $1.35 a share, from a loss of $115.5 million, or $2.78, a year earlier. The company was expected to lose $1.97 a share, according to a survey of analysts by First Call. The narrower loss was aided by robust subscriber growth, the company reported. The stock rose 2 to 34. See full story and press release.


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Water and Your Bod!
This is the number one issue that I see with my clients. Are you hydrated? It can alter your metabolism dramatically if you 'forget' to make this a health building priority. Not rocket science gang! Now, quality of water is important to so, get educated. Get hydrated. Get it?!
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Like the battery in your car, your cells are responsible for charging you up with energy and vitality. When you feel lifeless, you are suffering from a lack of vital energy, much like a stalled car. Since every body is in essence a rechargeable vehicle, it can be reinvigorated to run smoothly and efficiently; it takes the right fuel and constant care. The second most important element of life itself, after oxygen, is pure water.
Water is the primary conductor of the body’s electric current, and our cells require pure water on a regular basis. Water that is full of impurities and biological incompatible chemicals prevents the constructive interaction of bodily systems and encouraged cancer causing activity.
Pure water is an unrestricted highway on which all intercellular activity moves freely. This unrestricted flow allows the meridian system, the body’s electrical roadway, to stay fully charged at all times, creating a powerful, protective shield that prevents free radicals (reactive atoms that are produced in the body and can damage cells, proteins, and DNA by altering their chemical structure) from destroying healthy cells. Free radical damage is the cause of disease, premature aging, and all the body’s internal plagues.
The natural metabolic process of the body-including digestion and elimination-create toxic by-products. Because the production of these by-products is a perfectly normal function, they occur even in those who follow the Hippocrates Lifeforce Program. Exercise encourages perspiration and the flow of blood, which cleanse the respiratory and circulatory system of particulates that stifle systemic electrical functioning. Eliminating positions from the body allows greater absorption of nutrients and accelerates all healthy body function.
Hormones, the chemical messengers of the body, flourish in a clean bloodstream, because the communication between cells, tissues, and organs requires a constantly clear channel. Many kinds of brain disorders and body malfunctions occur because of a hormonal imbalance often caused by the absence of clear cell-to-cell directives. Thyroid dysfunction, which is increasing worldwide at alarming rates, has a profound impact on our minds and metabolism. In many people, the pituitary gland, at the center of the brain, is apparently dysfunctional. This core of hormonal generation empowers other glands, so when it produces either too few or too many hormones, all other glands and their anatomical connections malfunction and degenerate-sometimes permanently. Electrochemical charge, the foundation of functional life, must be constantly renewed-with the assistance of abundant pure water-otherwise, our health, emotions, thoughts, spirit, rest, functioning, and movement all suffer.
Here are three steps for success in keeping the water that enters your body pure:
- Do not drink tap water provided by local governments. Not only does most of it contain harmful levels of chlorine and fluoride, it is also contaminated with a wide range of synthetic chemical toxins that water purification plants cannot remove.
- Do not drink most bottles water. Many brands, such as Aquafina and Dasani, the two best selling brands in the United States, are just municipal tap water that has been crudely filtered.
- Do your homework! Purchase your own high quality water filter that is right for your lifestyle and health. Use BPA free bottles, stainless steel or glass for trips to the gym, to work or away from the house. If you don't look into a house filter, consider shower or bath filters (whole new topic!). They are very inexpensive and very helpful at taking out the crud. Especially if you use organic soaps, lotions and other hygiene products.


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Adrian Tchaikovsky was born in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, before heading off to Reading to study psychology and zoology. For reasons unclear even to himself, he subsequently ended up in law. He has worked as a legal executive in both Reading and Leeds, where he now lives. Married, he is a keen live role-player and occasional amateur actor. He has also trained in stagefighting, and keeps no exotic or dangerous pets of any kind - possibly excepting his son. He's the author of the critically acclaimed Shadows of the Apt series, Children of Time and Guns of the Dawn.
It's addictively brilliant! The protagonist is vivid and sympathetic - and I love both the story and the world Adrian has created. It's meticulously thought out and utterly believable * John Gwynne * A classically brilliant fantasy writer, a pusher of boundaries, a great storyteller * Paul Cornell * A brilliantly conceived and executed shape-changer Bronze Age saga featuring a heartbreaking heroine . . . Readers will be captivated by the well-realized characters, splendid action, and a satisfying conclusion that promises more wonders to come * Publishers Weekly (starred review) * This is a satisfying read, a story you can really lose yourself in * SFX *


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Weed Control in Pastures and Hayfields
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Date: June 30, 2020
Agent: Damon Pollard
This is Damon Pollard, Field Crops Agent with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service-Burke Center. Today’s topic is Weed Control in Pastures and Hayfields.
Burke County farms are blessed with a typically productive climate, and illustrated by beautiful scenery. However, we must contend with many persistent annual and perennial weeds. Among those most persistent are horse nettles, spiny amaranth or pigweed, and thistles, both Canada and Musk.
Horse nettles are characterized by spines or thorns that make it undesirable to foraging animals, and also by its familiar yellow berries, that harbor its annoying seeds. A single plant can produce up to 5000 seeds. They reproduce from seeds from dry berries, and rhizomes.
Spiny pigweed is a summer annual that is very similar in appearance to other pigweeds, but has spines along the stems. It is primarily a weed of pastures and hayfields, and occurs less in agronomic crops. Control is best achieved when plants are less than 2 inches tall and becomes more difficult to control as plants increase in size.
Canada thistle is a perennial weed that spreads by seeds and rhizomes that grow 2 to 6 ft. deep, and is very persistent in pastures and hayfields. For superior control, herbicide treatments should be applied when plants are in the prebloom stage of growth. Bull and Musk thistles should be treated when they are in the rosette stage of growth.
Consult the North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual for herbicide treatment recommendations, and application rates, or come by our office for more information.
This is Damon Pollard, Livestock Agent with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service-Burke Center.

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Teams forming for Spellebration 2014
An adult spelling bee and silent auction benefiting Literacy Outreach and Colorado Mountain College Learning Labs. Teams of three try to spell or buy their way to bragging rights as the best spellers in Garfield County. This year it is going to be a hilarious M.A.S.H. up of all your favorite sitcoms from Mayberry R.F. D. to Modern Family. Spellevision: Laugh Your Way to Literacy will be held at the historic Hotel Colorado on Friday, April 4, 2014. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Don’t be like one of The Addams Family and get left in the ‘Lurch’. Register your team today the deadline is March 28, 2014. Click here for additional team information and a team registration form or call 970-945-5282.
Sponsors include the Bank of Colorado, Gould Construction, Alpine Bank, Flooring America, MPA, KMTS, Carpet One, Post Independent, Garfield County Public Library District and Copy Copy.
Glenwood Canyon Shuffle Race for Literacy
The Glenwood Canyon Shuffle Race for Literacy takes place the first Saturday in October, usually accompanied by some of the nicest early fall weather. The Shuffle (as it is called amongst the regulars) is special, indeed, as it meanders along on the bike path in the very scenic Glenwood Canyon along the Colorado River.
Enjoy just a part of it and run or walk the 5k one-way course from Grizzly Creek to No Name or get the whole canyon experience and run the half marathon route from the start of the canyon to No Name. All ages and levels of participation are welcomed! Transportation is provided to the race starting line so it is predominately downhill to the finish but on a gentle grade.
This year’s race will be held Saturday, October 4, 2014.
What do party hats, noisemakers, cake and ice cream have in common? They were all a part of Literacy Outreach’s 25th Anniversary Celebration!
On November 4, 2011, Literacy Outreach celebrated 25 years of service to Garfield County. This milestone was marked with an open house at the Glenwood Springs Public Library. Those in attendance included past and present tutors, students, volunteers, staff, members of the Board of Directors and community supporters. Cake, ice cream, punch and coffee were served to commemorate the event. Party hats and noisemakers were also part of the festivities.
Our honored guest was Dorothy Snearly, who founded Literacy Outreachin 1986. The highlight of the evening was Dorothy’s recounting the early days of the organization and her continued passion about adult literacy. Dorothy was presented with a dozen yellow roses for being such a wonderful friend to adults in our community with literacy needs.
Literacy Outreach is looking forward to the next 25 years and the continuation of Dorothy’s legacy.

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The Omaha, Neb., Water Board is completing the improvement of the Walnut Hill reservoir site.
The Hazleton Water Company plans to supply Hazleton, Pa., with water from a stream about fourteen miles distant from the town.
Engineer Clark, of the firm of Clark and Pratt, of Cleveland, O., has begun preparing plans for improvements to the water works at Lima, O.
Superintendent W. J. Allen, of the water works at Waukegan, Ill., has been re-elected president of the North Shore Sanitary District.
The Water Commission, at Monaca, Pa., is making preparations for enlarging its water supply for the summer. About 400,000 gallons a day are now being furnished by the reservoir.
The Mineral Range Railroad Company is considering the erection of a large storage tank near Ahmeek, Mich., and plans to enter into a contract with that village for getting water for this tank.
The South Fork Water Company, of South Fork, Pa., has secured 2,000 white pine and 2,000 Scotch pine, through the district forester, and will shortly plant these trees on its watershed.
The City Council, of Findlay, O., has authorized Service Director Metzer to lease 130 additional acres of land for water works purposes. The city’s watershed, with this addition, will consist of 575 acres.
Dr. M. P. Conway has been chosen president of the Water Board of Auburn, N. Y., to succeed F. A. Benson, whose term of office expired recently. This is Dr. Conway’s sixth, though not consecutive, term as president of this Board.
The amount of water pumped daily at Cheboygan, Mich., during the winter months averaged 900,000 gallons, and twice it reached 1,000,000 gallons, according to the records of Chief Engineer Smith, of the water works. Since the beginning of spring the water consumption has fallen off about 150,000 gallons a day.
W. R. Tasker has resigned as superintendent of the Water and Light System at Tecumseh, Neb., in order to accept a similar position at Norton, Kan. Superintendent Tasker held this position at Norton for nine years previous to coming to Tecumseh three years ago. He is succeeded by A. R. Taylor, formerly his assistant.
Bennett F. Smith has been elected president of the Board of Water Works Commissioners of Temple, Tex., to succeed J. K. Campbell, who was recently elected mayor.
In connection with the report of the Sioux Falls, S. D., Water Department, for the year terminating December 31, 1915, Commissioner John Mundt issued a statement in which he said: “The gross revenue and receipts of the department during the last year regardless of the wet season was $77,145.34 and after deducting the rost of operation, maintenance, bond and warrant interest, etc., left a profit of $31,311.41. and after a further liberal deduction of $7,859.50 for depreciation, leaves the net profit at $23,451.96.”
Superintendent D. E. Jones, of the Lowville, N. Y., water works plant, has recently finished planting 2,500 red pine, 2,600 white pine and 1,000 Scotch pine at the head waters of the system in the town of Watson. This makes a total of 39,000 pines planted since the beginning of reforesting in 1910, and practically covers from 35 to 40 acres surrounding the springs. The past winter was rather severe on the plans set out last fall, ow_____ng to frequent rains, followed by freezing temperature. From 4.000 to 5,000 trees will he planted each spring for several years to come.


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The developer of the One Central site near Soldier Field said Wednesday he is pushing for state legislation to expedite the massive project while leaving its financial risk with him and not the taxpayers.
Robert Dunn, president of Landmark Development Co., said the site is so attractive that he’s willing to pay upfront an estimated $3.8 billion for a transit hub that will improve access and business for adjacent attractions such as the museums and McCormick Place.
The transit hub would connect the CTA’s Orange Line, two Metra lines, Amtrak and a dedicated bus lane, now little used, that shuttles McCormick Place users to and from downtown.
On a deck he would build over the Metra tracks, Dunn foresees a high-rise collection of perhaps 10 buildings covering residential and commercial uses, almost a self-contained city for the Near South Side.
The resulting commerce and tax revenue should earn the project support from the Legislature, government agencies and a public that’s become critical of tax subsidies for developers, Dunn said.
“This is as big a project as we see anywhere in the country,” Dunn told the Chicago Sun-Times. His firm has spearheaded urban development projects, often with stadiums at their core, in Detroit, Minneapolis, and Green Bay, Wis., among other cities.
If he can complete the task near Soldier Field, he’ll have 100% involvement with the teams in pro football’s NFC North division.
“A project like this, done right, can be an incredible catalyst with economic development,” Dunn said. A consultant’s report prepared for the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce said One Central could support 70,000 permanent jobs and generate $120 billion in state and local tax revenue over 40 years of operation.
But while its progress might take decades, Dunn has a more immediate need: state legislation that would let him move forward with the transit hub and other civic space. He’d then recoup his costs over many years, with the state providing part of its revenue from the project.
“We take 100 percent of the risk. If there’s an overrun, it’s my responsibility,” Dunn said.
He’s brought the idea to state lawmakers, including House Majority Leader Greg Harris, D-Chicago, with a goal of getting a bill through the current session. Dunn said quick action is needed because a federal program that could provide $1 billion in financing for the deal is set to expire at the year’s end.
Harris said One Central has “a lot of potential upside for the state” and deserves to be examined, although he’s not sure if action can come in the spring session.
“We have to do our due diligence. But if we can add revenue to the state by growing the economy instead of by raising taxes, it’s something we ought to look at,” Harris said.
He said there is no bill drafted yet. Harris said the House Revenue and Finance Committee is expected to have a hearing on the One Central proposal May 9.
Dunn said he does not need public subsidies in the form of tax-increment financing for the private development phase, which would depend on city zoning rules likely to be modified over many years. He’s projecting a $20 billion cost for offices and residences, with a hotel and healthcare facilities also possible. “We’re going to work with the city to come up with the right plan and that will take time,” he said. For that reason, he said he has no issues with Chicago’s pending change in mayors.
Renderings from Landmark that include skyscrapers purely as placeholders indicate two that could be as tall or taller than the nearby 76-story NEMA Chicago apartment building due to open this year at the south end of Grant Park.
One Central’s transit element will be vital to its success and could take just three years. Any delay in state approval will potentially drive up construction and interest costs, Dunn said.
His plan calls for a spur for the CTA Orange Line that would end at the Metra Electric line just north of McCormick Place. Metra’s BNSF line that currently ends at Union Station also could be extended along existing right-of-way to the same site.
Amtrak service also could be added because its trains already use Canadian National tracks just west of the proposed hub. The elevated tracks bisect the Near South Side with an east-west leg along 16th Street.
Metra would get a new maintenance yard out of the deal.
Mike Gillis, a spokesman for Metra, said the agency has discussed the plans with the developer and continues to review them.


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As Jacqueline Fernandez celebrated her birthday yesterday, she probably got the best birthday surprise from Salman Khan. Yes, you read that right! On her special day, the makers of Kick, including Sajid Nadiadwala, announced the sequel of the 2014 film Kick. It was kept as a surprise for the actress and Sajid locked the script early in the morning and made the announcement on her birthday. The official Twitter page of Nadiadwala grandsons made the big announcement on Tuesday.
"Too Much Fun @Asli_Jacqueline’s birthday, the wait ends as #SajidNadiadwala locked the script for #Kick2 this morning at 4 am. @WardaNadiadwala Thank you for the BIG News Smiling face with 3 heartsStar-struck #NGEFamily can’t wait to see @BeingSalmanKhan& Jacqueline start #Kick-in soon!” the tweet read.
Kick was an action-romantic film starring Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Randeep Hooda and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead roles. Salman played the role of a self-made superhero named 'Devil' and Fernandez played the role of a psychiatrist. Although, the makers haven't announced whether Randeep Hooda and Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be joining them for the sequel of the film. Meanwhile, Salman Khan shared the most adorable birthday wish for her Kick co-star. He shared a happy picture of them in which they both are smiling at the camera and wrote, "Happy Birthday Jacky. Wish you all the happiness." Check out his post here:


text: My 8-9 month old Production Red hen, has poop stuck to her butt. This has happened before and I took a wet papertowel and had to scrub the poop off of her vent/butt fluff. Could I trim her butt fluff or will she bleed? Also, what do you think could be causing this? Thanks in advance.

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Ja Morant's eight-game NBA suspension is over, and the two-time All-Star guard may rejoin the Memphis Grizzlies.
He is expected on the bench Monday night when Memphis hosts Dallas, though it's unclear exactly when he'll play, with the earliest being Wednesday. The Grizzlies announced Sunday that Morant would not play against the Mavericks because of a "Return to Competition Reconditioning.”
The Grizzlies know Morant has been working out, trying to be ready for this moment. Memphis was off Sunday after back-to-back wins, and coach Taylor Jenkins said he would like Morant to practice or at least participate in a shootaround before seeing game action.


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So as part of my “Goals for the Summer (of Lauren!)“, I pledged to attempt to make and then share a recipe once a week from a blogger I admire. This goal is two-fold. First off, I simply want to practice my baking and cooking (especially while I read Michael Pollan’s latest, COOKED), and secondly,… Read more »
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Dear Social Media, I’m sorry I suck at you.
Last week I scientifically explained why I would start posting other people’s content besides my own. And I didn’t mean post other people’s work on the blog, I meant across the rest of the social networking landscape. But now, I feel like I need to explain myself MUCH FURTHER about why that is actually a… Read more »