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Kacche Kele Ki Sabzi, Raw Banana Stir Fry – A simple dry curry made with stir fried raw banana and mild Indian spices.
Kacche Kele Ki Sabzi is a very simple and easy recipe that could be eaten with steamed rice or even Rotis. You can also make it like gravy and have it along with Pulkas. Kacche Kele Ki Sabzi would be little spicy but rich in flavor.
I learned Kacche Kele Ki Sabzi by watching Chef. Venkatesh Bhatt’s show. Usually with raw plantain, I’ll make Plantain Poriyal and Plantain Fry. This dish is quite different from what I make regularly. Also, I learned that in North, people make this Kacche Kele Ki Sabzi during Navratri festival and is considered to be a vrat recipe.
I had enough plantains at home and wanted to give it a try. I thought it would be a good idea to post it now so you could also enjoy it during this Navratri season. Hope you all like it as much as I did.
If you are looking for some quick snack using raw banana/plantain, then you might like Plantain Bajji/Vazhaikkai Bajji.
Preparation Time. 5 minutes
Cook Time. 20 minutes
Recipe Cuisine. North Indian
Recipe Category. Side Dish
Recipe Reference. Chef. Venkatesh Bhatt
For the Paste
Red Chillies – 2 nos.
Cumin Seeds – 1 teaspoon
Coriander Seeds – 1/2 tablespoon
Peppercorns – 1/2 tablespoon
Coconut (Fresh, Grated) – 1/2 cup
Oil – 1 tablespoon
Mustard Seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
Urad Dal – 1 teaspoon
Note. The ingredients shown will vary with the original quantity.
2. Cut the ends of the plantain and peel its skin. Slice the plantain into thin round slices and soak them in a cup of buttermilk. Meantime, heat a pan, drain the buttermilk and add the sliced plantains. Cook for about five minutes.
6. In a small pan, heat oil and let the mustard seeds splutter. Then add urad dal. Once urad dal turns golden brown, switch off and the seasoning to the plantain. Once the plantain gets blended with the spices and seasoning, add lemon juice and cook for a minute. Switch off and finally add coriander leaves. Give a quick stir.
Now, Kacche Kele Ki Sabzi is ready! Serve it with steamed rice.

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The Glassmill, Lewisham town centre’s landmark new leisure centre at Renaissance, Loampit Vale, picked up the award for Best Built Project – Community Scale at this year’s London Planning Awards. Held last week, the awards , organised in partnership with the Mayor of London, London First, RTPI and London Councils , recognise and reward best practice in planning in the capital.
bptw’s planning team acted as planning consultants for the entire development on behalf of Barratt London, and in conjunction with the Glass Mill designers LA Architects.
Judges commended Glass Mill, which opened in summer 2013, for its "transformational impact on the wider area, benefits to the local community, design and ingenuity
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PME Modelling Tool - Scriber ( Thin )
PME fine scriber needle modelling tool made from hard wearing plastic and stainless steel. This modelling tool is ideal for marking templates, releasing trapped air from under icing, clearing nozzle ends and marking tiny dots. Measuring 144mm (5.7inches) this tool is easy to use and clean.
You can use the scriber as a way of creating veined leaves and floral details for sugar flower bouquets.
The scriber needle itself is finer than many others available, giving you an extra edge when creating complex details.
It is also a handy tool to lift sugar paste and florist paste from out of a mould without damaging the finished decoration.

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Attorney General Bill SCHUETTE is up 42 to 14 percent on Lt. Gov. Brian CALLEY in a survey of 344 likely Republican primary voters, according to a survey MIRS helped commission with Target Insyght. Sen. Patrick COLBECK was at 4 percent and Dr. Jim HINES at 1 percent.
Among those asked, 6 percent gave another response and 32 percent were undecided. The margin of error is +/- 5.35 percent. Based on the crosstabs, Calley was doing better than Schuette in the Traverse City media market and among independents.
In a poll just released by the Trafalgar Group, Lena Epstein is out in front of the other announced Michigan U.S. Senate Republican candidates. The poll of Republican Primary voters has Lena Epstein: 9.4%, John James: 7.1%, Bob Young: 5.8%.
Epstein released the following statement:
“The voters of Michigan are looking for a political outsider – a business leader and job creator. I am taking the fight directly to Debbie Stabenow.
As a future United States Senator serving on behalf of all Michigan residents, I will repeal Obamacare, defend President Trump’s America First policies, and support proposals that will rebuild the American middle class.
Foxconn Technology Group, which helped turn China into the center of electronics manufacturing, said it would build a $10 billion plant in Wisconsin to make display panels used in televisions and other products.
“The plan, announced Wednesday at a White House ceremony, marks the first major U.S. investment for Foxconn, the world’s largest contract manufacturer of electronics and the maker of iPhones and other gadgets for Apple Inc. […]
“The announcement confirms plans reported Monday by The Wall Street Journal. Foxconn was exploring investments in seven states including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas.
“Some of those states, including Wisconsin, were pivotal to Mr. Trump’s victory in 2016, and are home to many of the working-class voters who were seen as key to his win.”
Social media erupted on Sunday when a poll showed musician Robert Ritchie, aka Kid Rock, up by four points over incumbent Democratic Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow. Delphi Analytics, whose website just launched this month, released the findings:
Of respondents who stated a preference between Debbie Stabenow and Robert Ritchie, 54% stated they would vote for Ritchie while 46% said they would vote for Debbie Stabenow. These results could indicate that Ritchie is a popular figure in Michigan, Debbie Stabenow is unpopular, or some combination of concurrent trends. The relatively large, 44%, number of undecided respondents may be due to the early stages of the campaign.
Republican businesswoman Lena Epstein announced Monday she will run for U.S. Senate in 2018, saying Michigan is ready for another outsider with business experience after its voters favored Donald Trump in the presidential election.
Epstein’s family owns Vesco Oil Corp., a large distributor of automotive and industrial lubricants based in Southfield. A relative political newcomer who has not held elective office, she was a co-chair of Trump’s Michigan campaign last year and said she will “take the fight directly to” Sen. Debbie Stabenow, 67, a Democrat who is expected to seek a fourth term and who coasted to re-election in 2006 and 2012.
The Michigan Republican Party under the leadership of Ronna Romney McDaniel has done what seemed the impossible by turning Michigan ‘red’ – from 1972 through 1988 the state voted exclusively Republican, before becoming part of the ‘blue wall’ that voted Democratic in six consecutive presidential elections from 1992 through 2012.
Donald Trump broke the “blue wall” by taking Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and now, Michigan! This is what Donald Trump’s electoral map looks like:

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The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) says the celebration of 58 years of independence provides Zambia with an opportunity to introspect and check the worrying tendency of crippling and destroying the opposition by hook or by crook.
JCTR Executive Director Fr. Alex Muyebe, S.J said for democracy to thrive in Zambia, a healthy and vibrant opposition is needed.
Fr. Muyebe said:”We end by quoting a renowned and respected politician in this country: ‘Winning an election without your main competitor is no election at all. That is why ruling parties that we have seen before, have won by-elections and when the general elections come they lose because of creating uneven playfield in the by-elections.’’
He said the 58th independence anniversary celebration should be used to advocate democracy in the country.
“As long as the constitutional reform process continues to be driven by the Executive, a perception that “the current administration is manipulating the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and the judicial process to increase their number of MPs in parliament for the purpose of amending the constitution to entrench themselves in power” will persist. We all know too well that this will inevitably have a negative impact on our budding democracy. This celebration of 58 years of independence provides the nation an opportunity to introspect and check the worrying tendency in this country of crippling and destroying the opposition by hook or by crook. For democracy to thrive in Zambia, we need a healthy and vibrant opposition,” Fr. Muyebe said.
Fr. Muyebe has since called for credible and people centered constitutional reforms.
He said the executive arm of the government should not interfere with constitutional reforms.
“Over the past 58 years, the nation has made some strides in realizing the true potential of democracy through a democratic system of government in which supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodic free elections. Some of the characteristics of a good democracy which successive governments have been entrenching to varying degrees include respect for basic human rights, a multi-party political system paired with political tolerance, a democratic voting system, respect for the rule of law, democratic governance, and citizen participation. One outstanding issue in Zambia’s democratic architecture is the on-going process of refining the Constitution of the Republic. Zambia has had the constitutional reforms of 1972 and 1991 under President Kaunda, the reforms of 1996 under President Chiluba, and the reforms of 2016 under President Lungu,” Fr. Muyebe said.
“All these attempts to refine the constitution have struggled to give Zambia a solid legal foundation which expresses the hopes and dreams of the people. Unfortunately, the constitutional reform agenda has many times been driven by a party in government with a motive to entrench itself in power. It is not clear if the current administration will be any different and avoid the pitfalls of the past by ensuring that the constitutional reform process really does result in a document that the people have participated in drafting by considering the input of different interest groups in the country. The Problem of a Process Driven by the Executive A major problem with past amendments of the Constitution has to do with the process of amendment. Previous presidents have opted to establish either commissions of inquiry under the Inquiries Act, or have used their executive powers to establish committees to prepare draft constitutions.1 Therefore, we have had drafts prepared by such commissions as the Mung’omba Commission under President Mwanawasa in 2003, and by the Technical Committee on Drafting the Zambian Constitution, instituted by President Sata in 2011,” he said.
Fr. Myebe said in order to ensure a people-driven constitution Zambia needs a legislative framework, the amendment of Article 79 of the Constitution and getting input from different stakeholders.
“In order to ensure a people-driven constitution the following three components to constitutional reform need to be in place: A Legislative Framework The first component involves legislation. To avoid the Executive branch of government being able to exert a disproportionate influence on the process, and to give all stakeholders a chance to provide their input, a legislative roadmap needs to be enacted. When South Africa was preparing its draft final constitution, this was done by following the roadmap set out in the Interim Constitution. When Kenya was preparing its draft constitution, the process to be followed was stipulated in the Constitution of Kenya Review Act of 2008. Therefore, in South African and in Kenya, legislation was needed to carefully set out the procedure to be followed. This legislative framework is crucial to a successful constitutional reform process,” Fr. Muyebe said.
“Amendment of Article 79 The second component involves the amendment of Article 79 of the Constitution of Zambia. Article 79 deals with situations where the text of the constitution is modified. In particular, it stipulates that if any provisions of the Bill of Rights are to be modified, a national referendum would need to take place. However, the wording of this section needs to be amended in order to avoid the injustices of the past. The wording indicates that in order for a successful national referendum to take place, not less than 50 percent of the registered voters need to vote. This formulation of the provision led to an injustice in the 2016 referendum. According to the results of that referendum, 71% of people voted in favour of the referendum. However, because only 44% of those entitled to vote actually voted on the day, the referendum failed,” he added.
Fr. Muyebe continued:”Getting the Right Balance of Input Between Different Interest Groups The third component involves getting the right balance of input between three key players in the reform process: namely, the politicians, the legal professionals, and the public. As much as one would advocate avoiding a disproportionate influence by politicians over the reform process, one needs to provide space for their input. They are the elected representatives of the people. As such, their ideas will be important in producing a solid constitutional draft for the people. Additionally, the views of legal professionals are required, since the constitution is essentially a legal document. Finally, submissions from the public are indispensable, since we desire a people-driven constitution.”
“The only problem is how to justly deal with the input from each of these players and arrive at a reasonably representative document, without allowing input from politicians to trump over input from other interest groups to ensure that the document enshrines the aspirations of the people and thereby providing the much needed legitimacy and ownership,” he concluded.


When Paul Scholes retired following the 2010-11 season, which saw him collect his 10th league title as a Manchester United player, he instantly placed himself among the list of legends at Old Trafford.
In addition to his plethora of trophies - including three FA Cups, two League Cups and two Champions League titles - Scholes endeared himself to United supporters with a bulldog-like approach in midfield that was a trademark for the Red Devils since 1994, his first season with the club.
It was a bit odd seeing Scholes trot onto the field in the 59th minute wearing the number 22 shirt instead of his customary 18, which now belongs to winger Ashley Young.
But once on the field, the 37-year-old was back to zipping passes around the center of the pitch and looking to get stuck into any challenge that came along.
"For the last few weeks he has been training very hard with the reserves and doing a lot of work in the gymnasium," United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said. "He said he regrets retiring so there were no negatives for me. The players were delighted, I was delighted and I know the fans are delighted.
"We have stepped up his training for the last few weeks and he started to take part in our sessions during the week. It is a terrific addition to our squad at a very important part of the season."
It had to be a joy to United fans to see their red-headed hero back in the lineup, while teammates also expressed their happiness at the return of the former England international.
"It was a massive boost for all of us," said United defender Chris Smalling. "I was really disappointed when he called it a day last year. I spoke to Danny (Welbeck) before the game, we were really excited that he's back and it gave the whole squad a boost."
There is no doubt that the return of Scholes lifted spirits in the dressing room, but how much he has left to offer on the pitch is another matter.
Central midfield is an area that could use some help with the long-term absences of Tom Cleverley and Darren Fletcher, and Scholes certainly brings a healthy amount of experience to the position.
However, his ability to keep up with younger and faster players in the middle of the field has to be a question mark, considering he struggled at times to do so prior to his retirement.
United has been linked with top-notch midfielders like Luka Modric, Mario Gotze and even Chelsea's Frank Lampard in recent weeks. The validity of these rumors is up for debate, but the fact remains that the club must find reinforcements in January, not just settle for the return of Scholes.
Sunday's match further exposed some of the weaknesses that have troubled the club as Ferguson's men had trouble holding onto a three-goal lead against the 10 men of City.
Injuries in defense have hit United hard as well, giving the manager a few things to consider during the January transfer window as he ponders how to make up a three-point deficit on City over the second half of the season.
The return of Scholes makes for a nice story, but if he is to add another piece of silverware to his extensive trophy cabinet, more help must be on the way.


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Center pivot irrigation systems
Center pivot irrigation is a mechanized sprinkler system that irrigates crops in a circular pattern. In this type of systems, a long pipeline rotates around a central pivot point. The system is gaining popularity and has become the most popular irrigation methods for open field crops in the United States. In addition to irrigation, center pivots are often used for applying fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. With advancement of technology, the machines are becoming more sophisticated, and their capabilities are continuously enhanced, making them autonomous giant machines.
The components of the center pivot irrigation system
Pivot point – A central tower, around which the whole system revolves. It is connected to a fixed water supply. The central tower can be either fixed or movable (on wheels).
Pipeline – A long irrigation line, consisting of a series of lateral pipes. The pipe is supported by the drive towers.
Drive towers – The main pipe, on which the emitters are mounted, is supported over the ground by wheeled towers.
Span – The water pipe between drive towers.
Water emitters – Sprinklers, sprayers or bubblers that are mounted on the pipeline at a spacing that allows for high irrigation uniformity. They may vary in type, size and spacing along the pipeline.
Tower box – Installed on each drive tower and controls its movement.
Control panel – Located at the pivot point and used as the main operating point. Irrigation prescriptions are fed or uploaded to the control panel. The panel can often be controlled remotely via an app.
End gun – An end gun can be added to the machine. It is a large sprinkler that can deliver water to corners of the field that are not covered by the circular irrigation pattern of the pivot.
How is the center-pivot irrigation system designed?
The length of the system may vary between 200 and 2600 ft (60 to 790 meters). The standard machine has a length of 1320 ft (400 m) and can irrigate a 125 acres field.
The main pipe is connected to a pumping station, that pumps water from a source, such as well, river, dam, or reservoir. The water flows through the to the central tower and distributed to the sprinklers. In order for the irrigation to be uniform, the discharge of sprinklers closer to the central tower is lower than the discharge of sprinklers located at a larger distance.
The control panel enables the operator to set when to start and stop watering, as well as the direction in which the machine moves. Therefore, depending on the type and capabilities of the control panel used, the system can be operated either manually or automatically.
Modern center pivot systems can be effective even for terrains with steep slopes. Furthermore, sprinklers are set high enough, above the crop canopy, and allow its proper growth. Therefore, they can be used on almost any field crop.
Today, center pivot systems also allow for variable rate irrigation, in which variable water rates are applied to different sections of the field. This is especially important for fields that consist of different soil types and topography, or when there is variability in the crop. Such variability may be related to different crop types growing in the same field, different planting densities, differences in planting dates etc. Variable rate irrigation is controlled either by changing the speed of the pivot, or by automatically adjusting the flow rate of the sprinklers.
Advantages of using a center pivot system include:
- Efficiency: Efficient in utilizing water and saves time
- Eases the application of fertilizers and the control of pests and diseases
- Lowers labor costs
- Allows for precise application of water
- Some center pivot systems can be automated
Disadvantages of center pivot irrigation
- Initial installation is costly, thus locking out small scale farmers
- Expensive to repair and maintain
- Inappropriate for fields of an irregular shape
What does the future hold?
One of the biggest advantages of center pivots is the fact that they move across the field. This creates the opportunity to transform these machines into intelligent, autonomous platforms. Sensors and cameras can be mounted on the pivot, measuring, and analyzing every point in the field. Using machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities, this real-time information can be combined and analyzed along with additional data sources, such as crop models, weather conditions, satellite imagery and more. This way, the center pivot can learn the field and automatically optimize irrigation, fertilization, and crop health.
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Urban Photographer of the Year 2019 Competition
The Contest invites the entrant to submit original photos capturing what the entrant considers to be the essence of “The Connected City,” at any time of day, be it poignant, inspiring, quirky or amusing
- The overall UPOTY competition winner will receive a photography trip of a lifetime, up to
USD 10,000, to a destination of their choice for themselves and a friend.
- Regional winners will be awarded up to USD 1,000 worth of photography equipment each. There will be three regional winners, one for each region – Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific and Americas
- The winner of the mobile category will be awarded a GoPro kit.
- One Instagram winner to win a GoPro kit
- Hourly prizes will be rewarded to the 24 standout images representing each hour of the day.
You can submit a minimum of one photo or a maximum of 24 photos (one for each hourly category).
Image requirements: jpg format; at least 300 dpi; RGB/SRGB colour; between 1MB and 8MB in size.
- Creativity & style
- Image or print presentation
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- Technical excellence
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Madras Man Convicted Of Shooting At Vehicle After Road Rage Incident
PORTLAND, Ore.—On Friday, March 15, 2019, a federal jury found Dat Quoc Do, 28, of Madras, Oregon, guilty of two counts of unlawful use of a weapon for discharging a firearm during a road rage altercation on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in September 2017.
“There is simply no excuse for this sort of violence in our community. Mr. Do’s actions are very serious and could have critically injured or killed an innocent motorist,” said Billy J. Williams, U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon. “The jury clearly saw this case for what it is: an egregious and preventable overreaction to an otherwise ordinary event on the highway.”
“These acts are shocking. Handguns are not video games and this is not a movie,” said Renn Cannon, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Oregon. “By shooting towards another car, Mr. Do put lives in danger and traumatized the occupants including a child inside the vehicle.”
According to court documents and information shared during trial, on September 14, 2017, Do was riding in the front passenger seat of a vehicle driven by his girlfriend, Thao Bich Tran. The two were driving at night eastbound on Highway 26 on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation when they came upon another eastbound vehicle being driven by an adult member of the tribe. Also in the second vehicle were the driver’s adult daughter and 12-year-old niece.
Tran was tailgating the vehicle when the other driver motioned for her to pass. At some point in the encounter, the other driver’s adult daughter threw a water bottle at, but did not hit Tran and Do’s vehicle. In response, Do fired several shots out the front passenger window of their vehicle, but did not hit the other driver’s vehicle. After the initial shooting, Tran raised the passenger window and continued to the follow the other vehicle. When Tran had a clear lane to pass, she moved to change lanes.
As Tran began to overtake the other vehicle, Do extended his hand holding a handgun out of their vehicle’s front passenger window. Believing that Do was pointing the gun in her direction, the other driver rapidly applied her brakes. Do fired several additional rounds as Tran drove away.
The other driver called Warm Springs Tribal Police to report the incident while continuing to follow Tran and Do’s vehicle. A patrol officer later stopped their vehicle and ordered Tran and Do out at gunpoint. Both were taken into custody. Officers recovered a Springfield Armory XD .45 caliber handgun in the front-passenger door pocket of the vehicle and a .45 caliber magazine partially loaded with five rounds in the center console.
Do faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison. He will be sentenced on Monday, June 10, 2019 before U.S. District Court Judge Michael H. Simon.
This case was investigated by the FBI and the Warm Springs Tribal Police Department and prosecuted by Paul T. Maloney and Lewis S. Burkhart, Assistant U.S. Attorneys for the District of Oregon.


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Spain, Portugal, Greece and, to a lesser extent, Italy, all immersed in the European debt crisis, are experiencing second-home property price declines. The countries' housing markets have been battered by escalating debts, recent austerity measures and deep uncertainty in the financial markets.
A glut of new homes built in boom times in many popular vacation areas is making matters worse, as rental demand falls and financing requirements become stiffer. As a result, asking prices for second homes have fallen 15% to 30% in recent months. In less fashionable areas, prices for some properties are as much as half off what they were two years ago.
"Price expectations have finally adjusted to the new reality. People are finally accepting that the game has changed," says Joachim Wrang Widen, director of Christie's International Real Estate in Europe.
Great opportunities in Algarve Luxury Property market - big price reductions and some real bargains
In Portugal's ritzy Estoril, where James Bond's "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" was filmed, the price of a two-story villa with a gym, sauna, pool and separate art studio, all near the ocean and one of the area's top golf courses, was slashed 57% to $1.3 million from its original asking price of $3 million earlier this year.
David Hammond, a private equity investor who lives in Windsor, England, already owns three properties in Portugal. He couldn't resist recently buying a fourth, a new villa in the region dubbed the Silver Coast for under $2 million. "It was such a good deal. The location was so good. I had to buy it," he says, adding that he would have had to pay twice as much for that home a few years ago.
Prices may be down but the risks have also grown. Fear of a revalued euro, or even the extremely unlikely possibility of some countries losing their membership in the euro zone, continues—either of which could dramatically devalue any current purchase. Mortgage financing in most of these countries is harder to get now, and rates and requirements have gone up accordingly.
Historically Americans haven't been big buyers in Europe. Mike Braunholtz, managing director of the Prestige Property Group agency in Britain, says inquiries by Americans over the past few months are up more than a third from the usual level. "These prices are just crazy," he says. "The only question is whether to jump now or wait until the next bailout."
The general consensus among real-estate agents is that Portugal currently offers the best value of the four countries for second-home buyers. It offers fewer crowds than Spain and Italy; the climate is temperate year round (though the Atlantic Ocean tends to be chillier than the Mediterranean) and it hasn't seen the rampant speculative development that occurred in Spain. Plus, prices for second homes have come down in the 15% to 50% range in the last year, says S. Rajan Sahay, founder of Atlas Property Portugal. He has a listing in the Praia D'El Rey Golf & Beach Resort, where a five-bedroom villa with views of the golf course and sea is down to $1.6 million from its original $2.5 million. He says the client would take $1.3 million in cash.
Most foreign home buyers head to the Algarve along Portugal's southern coast, which has lots of golf courses and luxury resorts. In Praia da Luz, a modern, three-bedroom villa with a heated swimming pool that's 1,000 feet from the ocean is asking $1.8 million, down from $2.1 million.
There are also discounts on the Silver Coast, north of Lisbon, which is richer culturally than the Algarve. A new 4,349-square-foot villa overlooking the Atlantic that has a large swimming pool is down 28% to $1.9 million since March.
Rules for foreign property buyers are fairly straightforward, says Gonçalo Figueira, a lawyer in the international department of Neville de Rougemont & Associados, which represents foreign buyers. A purchase requires a local representative and a local tax number. There's a 6% flat tax for properties over €550,000 ($795,000) and a sliding scale below that. Before recent changes, a purchaser had to get a deed in a public notary with lots of bureaucracy; now it is possible to register for property online and get a property granted in a private document as long as it is witnessed by a lawyer. Legal fees can run about $4,000.

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🎰 Make games for mobile, web and PC and become a game developer in just WEEKS! 🎰
This comprehensive and practical course in Game Development by Syed Basit Ali Jafri will enable students to learn the basics and philosophy of the skill. Basit's rich experience developing games will make your concepts clear on how games and how Unity is used as a tool to make games. Put your seatbelts on, it's going to be a fun ride! 🤩 Both 2D and 3D game development will be covered in the course, after which you will be able to make a few games by yourself as assignments. These games will be for several platforms, but with a focus on Android, iOS, web PC. Moreover, a brief introduction on how to publish your game on Google Playstore will also be given by your instructor. 👉 What you get? By the end of the course, you will be able to: ◼ Develop 2D & 3D games ◼ Add objects, models, sprits and sounds to games. ◼ Use 3D animations in games. ◼ Make games for Android, iOS devices and Windows PC, as well as several other platforms. ◼ Publish YOUR VERY OWN games on Google Play Store. 🔥 The BEST part? You need little or no prior game development or programming knowledge to attend this course. 👉 Why should Basit teach you this course? Because he's been running his own game development house for over a decade now, and has years of experience teaching students at the prestigious Information Technology University, Lahore. You can trust him to teach you how to make kickass games for public! 🔥
In this module there will be conversations around Game Development in general, along with what it is, who it is for, why do we do it and how it is done. Everything will be addressed in detail. PLUS, you will learn and be directed to install required tools so that you can get started with our first game scene.
Get acquainted with game engine, Unity, and its environment, buttons, windows, layouts and menu options. In short, you'll learn how to get around with Unity. In this module you will also learn how to add game objects, apply physics, gravity, bounciness, collision and other transformations like motion, rotation and scaling to objects. How fun is that?!
In this module, we will learn how to make a simple road, drive a car on it, add traffic, some buildings, as well as learn a few, handy coding tricks. We will make this an unlimited driving game. Let's get straight to business!
In this module, expand your game development projects by creating an air-to-air combat game. It'll be super fun, learning how to make terrains and mountains, add mountains, trees, texture and most importantly how to limit edges of the game scene. The cherry on top, we will see how to add a helicopter to the game and will make it fly!!!
In this module, we will continue with our previous Helicopter Game assignment and further enhance it by adding enemy helicopters that will follow to kill you. But to counter those enemy helicopters and save yourself, we will add missile firing capability to our helicopter. Take that, evil people! Moreover, we will learn about particle systems, prefabs, object pooling, sounds and random instantiating objects in the scene.
With some theory and practice done, now you will learn how to make GUI in Unity. This will involve showing a home screen, and also showing labels, images, buttons, score, text and other items on it. Moreover, you will see how to add a scoring mechanism to your helicopter game and improve the game over screen.
This module will me about making 2D Games on Unity. We will delve deep into this lesson by learning bout sprites, sprite sheets, 2D animations, rigid body and colliders in 2D. To end this module, we will make a 2D platformer game to practice all our learnings.
Humanoids are human like characters with a body, head, 2 arms and 2 legs and we commonly use such characters in games. In this module, we will learn what humanoids are, what are common components of a humanoid, what is a rig, how to apply animations and how to make an unlimited running game in Unity using a humanoid character.
One of the most popular categories of video games are first-person shooter games like Counter Strike, Call of Duty, PUBG. In this module, we will be focusing on making a first-person shooter game in Unity. We will set up the terrain, mountains, trees, textures and will start using FPS controller to run around the terrain with a gun in our hand. To make the game spicy, we will add our old foes, humanoid enemies to come and try kill us!
Here we will continue to improve our first-person shooter game. We will learn how to fire bullets from the hand held gun, how enemy attacks, enemy screams, make a game over screen and then we will turn this game into a night game. To turn into a night game we will add some lights, street lights, torch in hand and a night skybox - it'll turn out to be a lot of fun!
Having covered the basics, now we are ready to build games for mobile phones including Android and iOS. In this module we will build games for mobiles as well as for the web. All this will be achieved on Unity, as it enables creation for all these platforms. Set to start building games, let's goooo!
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In the News May 18th
Wednesdays News at a glance:
Saving a billion lives – E-cig user is not a smoker – First Vaping Company to Fold – The first small step to something better…? – 10 common questions about e-cigarettes answered – Prices and E-Cigarette Demand – French Federation of Cardiology publishes Ecig factsheet – American Lung Association and CVS Health Campaign – Negligent Medical Advice About Vaping – Analysis of the new ASH ecig survey – FDA Lives In ‘Alternate Universe’ – Ontario’s e-cigarette industry -E-cigarettes should be regulated – Maori women calling for easier access to E-cigarettes – Nicotine Science and Policy Daily Digest – Wednesday, 18 May 2016
Before I go on, I want to make it clear that I have no connection with Aaron Biebert, or any of the people at Attention Era Media who have made the documentary called A Billion Lives – which is the equivalent of An Inconvenient Truth, Sicko, and Making a Murderer for the vaping / tobacco harm reduction issue.
I just know an effective thing when I see it.
Louise Ross – Leicester Mercury
The name “e-cigarette” has led to some confusion in the quit smoking debate, according to experts. Louise Ross, manager of the city’s Stop smoking service believes the name is misleading – the word vaporiser might be more apt – and people who use them are not classed at smokers.
She said e-cigs have an important part to play in the Leicester Mercury campaign to get 200 smokers to quit.
8Bit Just Became the First Vaping Company to Fold Because of New Regulations – Kaleigh Rogers
Many people, including yours truly, have been predicting for months that the dawn of serious federal regulations on vaping would be a death knell for many companies. On Monday, the first casualty emerged….
Rhydian Mann – New Nicotine Alliance
Initially, after seeing what Louise Ross (NNA Associate) was doing with Stop Smoking Leicester by becoming e-cig friendly, I knew that it was something that had to be done in Wales. However, I knew that it would be difficult on many grounds…..
Following last month’s high-profile Royal College of Physicians’ report encouraging smokers to consider e-cigarettes as a less harmful alternative, we asked Dr Andy McEwen, executive director of the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training, to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the devices.
— Jon Antoniazzi (@Jonantz) May 18, 2016
Evidence from the European Union – Tobacconomics
Many European Union (EU) Member States have expressed the need for EU legislation to clarify the issue of e-cigarette taxation, but the economic evidence to inform creation of such policies has been lacking. To date, only one study – on the U.S. only – has examined responsiveness of e-cigarette demand to price changes.
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Publishes Ecig factsheet – Nathalie Dunand – Vaping Post
The French Federation of Cardiology (FFC) adopts a positive position with regard to the e-cigarette in a factsheet that has just been released: “The e-cigarette, a smoking cessation help?“
Downplays the Importance of Smoking in Preventing Lung Cancer – The Rest of the Story
The American Lung Association (ALA), with primary financial support from CVS Health (CVS), has initiated a campaign called “Lung Force.” The campaign features a video ad with the theme of “Anyone Can Get Lung Cancer…..”
Disseminates Negligent Medical Advice About Vaping – The Rest of the Story
The president of the American Lung Association yesterday disseminated negligent medical advice regarding vaping through a tweet that included advice from six physicians.
Each of these six physicians provides negligent medical advice regarding smoking cessation using electronic cigarettes.
— Dimitris (@VapinGreek) May 18, 2016
Carl V. Phillips – Anti-THR Lies
ASH’s report can be found here. The reporting is typical for a public health article, which is to say that it is woefully inadequate for real scientific assessment. I have to guess at most of their methodology…..
Guy Bentley – Daily Caller
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was incapable of conceding e-cigarettes are safer than tobacco cigarettes in a Tweet Monday.
In a Twitter exchange with Jeff Stier, a senior fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research, the FDA refused to accept that e-cigarettes are less harmful than combustible cigarettes.
Says it’s only trying to help people quit smoking – Michelle Da Silva – NOW Toronto
Like many teenagers, Terri-Lynn Vader was introduced to cigarettes because her friends smoked. She was 14 years old, and for the 14 years that followed, the Port Hope resident continued smoking – at one point, over a pack a day – until she quit in September 2014…
Reply from Jenny Stone
“E-cigarettes have at least two distinct roles. The first is as products that may assist in smoking cessation, […] Second, they are a means for the tobacco industry to circumvent restrictions on promoting both their image and their tobacco products.”
To E-cigarettes to help them quit – ONE News
Selling the devices and nicotine liquid is a criminal act – Maori Affairs reporter Yvonne Tahana explains..


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Visited Amsterdam for the better half's 22nd birthday in March 2015. Really wish we had visited the Anne Frank house, definitely on our list for next time!
Anne Frank House. Amsterdam. Very somber experience to walk through the house they hid in for 2 years.
anne frank house amsterdam | Anne Frank One of the most and moving experiences I have ever had in my life.
Anne Frank House, Amsterdam I am so glad I got to visit here when I could still climb stairs. There is a museum attached to the actual attic where Anne and her family hid.
Anne Frank's house, Amsterdam. Beautiful, heart-breaking, but a must see.
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This is the biggest reason I want to visit Amsterdam - to see the Anne Frank House. Can you imagine standing in the very rooms where Anne Frank wrote her journal?
My dad was so mad that I went to Amsterdam and didn't go... but I had less than a day there. Next time!
If you see only one museum while in Amsterdam, make it The Anne Frank House. Follow this link to find cool things to do in Amsterdam! http://mikestravelguide.com/destinations/things-to-do-in-amsterdam/
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The 2021 edition of Junior Songfestival will mark the third year in a row that Rommy and Buddy will host the show together. Rommy has previously hosted the show solo on two previous occassions.
Who are Romy Montiero and Buddy Vedder?
Romy Montiero is a Dutch actress, singer and television presenter. Her career began when she made it to the quarter finals of The Voice Holland in 2014. In 2015, she made her acting debut in the stage musical The Bodyguard. Since then, she has gone on to release a handful of singles, including a number one album in 2017, as well as hosting and participating in numerous television shows. She was the spokesperson for the Dutch jury votes at Eurovision 2021/
Buddy Vedder is a Dutch dancer, singer, television presenter and voice actor. His career really picked up in 2015 when he played Rover Dekker in the RTL4 soap opera “Good Times, Bad Times”. Since leaving the show in 2017, he has gone on to host and participate in many television shows, including “Dance Dance Dance”, which he won with his partner Robin Martens.
Junior Songfestival is the longest running national final for Junior Eurovision. It made it’s debut in 2003 ahead of the very first Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Denmark. After taking a break in 2016 where The Netherlands’ artist and song were chosen internally, the show returned in 2017, and has been a mainstay on Dutch television every year since.
The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021 will take place in Paris, France on December 19th. A total of 15 countries have confirmed their participation. Albania, Ireland, North Macedonia and Portugal are all returning after taking a year out in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Azerbaijan are returning for the first time since 2018, whilst Italy and Wales are not returning. Australia and Kazakhstan have still yet to make an announcement.
Are you excited for Junior Songfestival 2021? Have you heard the competing songs yet? Let us know in the comments below!


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Myths vs. facts: How true is coronavirus information on the web?
Rinse your nose with saline? Reject all packages delivered from China? The internet is full of misinformation about how to protect yourself from the new coronavirus. DW separates fact from fiction.
Does rinsing your nose with saline protect you?
According to the World Health Organization, there is no evidence to support claims that a saline solution will "kill” the virus and protect you.
Will gargling mouthwash prevent an infection?
Certain brands of mouthwash may eliminate particular microbes from your saliva for a few minutes, but, according to the WHO, this does not protect you from the new coronavirus.
Can eating garlic help?
This dubious claim has been spreading like wildfire across social media. Though it is possible that garlic may have some antimicrobial properties, there is no evidence to suggest from the current coronavirus outbreak that eating this bulb will protect people from the virus.
Can pets spread COVID-19?
There is no evidence to suggest pets, such as cats and dogs, can be infected or transmit the coronavirus. Regularly washing your hands with soap and water after touching your beloved moggy or pooch will help stop the spread of bacteria that they commonly carry, such as E. coli and salmonella.
Can the corona virus be transmitted via air mail?
People receiving parcels from China are not at risk of contracting the new coronavirus, as the virus does not survive long on objects. Due to the poor survivability of the coronavirus on surfaces, there is a very low risk of spread from products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks.
Is there a vaccine yet?
The new coronavirus needs its own vaccine. Pneumonia vaccines such as the pneumococcal and the Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine will not protect you against the coronavirus.
Do bleach products protect you?
Bleach/chlorine-based disinfectants, solvents, 75% ethanol, peracetic acid and chloroform can kill the 2019-nCoV on hard surfaces; however, they have little or no impact if you put them on your skin.
Avoid direct contact!
To avoid a coronavirus infection, always cook raw foods thoroughly. It is also advisable to avoid direct contact with people who are sick.
Keep your hands clean!
Frequently washing your hands with soap and water can help prevent an infection. You can also use an alcohol-based sanitizing gel instead. If you have to cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow. If you have contracted the disease without knowing it, coughing or sneezing in this manner might help to reduce the spread.

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How much does Alaska WIFI cost?
Most Alaska Airline flights have either in-flight internet or satellite Wi-Fi courtesy of Gogo, except for the Q400 planes, which do not have internet service. Alaska offers 1-hour passes for $7, all-day passes for $19, and monthly subscription plans for $49.95.
How do they get Internet in Alaska?
- 94.7% of Alaskans have access to wireline service.
- 9.4% of Alaskans have access to fiber-optic service.
- 79.5% of Alaskans have access to cable service.
- 92.0% of Alaskans have access to DSL service.
Can you get internet in remote Alaska?
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Alaska is a big place. … Our niche is providing satellite internet to remote locations in Alaska. Through relationships with multiple network vendors and installation partners, we are able to offer internet products throughout the entire state of Alaska.
Starlink is now taking $99 from Alaskans wanting to get in their “better than nothing” test program at some time in 2022. Starlink is primarily focused on direct-to-consumer service in the model of DISH Network and DirecTV.
How much does Wi-Fi on plane cost?
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Is Gogo Inflight free?
As a subscriber, you’ll get one hour of free in-flight Wi-Fi on flights equipped with Gogo. You can also use a series of messaging apps such as iMessage, WhatsApp, Viber and Google Hangouts for free when using the Gogo in-flight service.
Can you just move to Alaska?
While it’s a common misconception that you can move there for free, you can get paid to live in Alaska. The Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) takes the state’s oil wealth and shares an annual portion with all permanent residents (both children and adults).
How fast is internet in Alaska?
Alaska Internet Connections and Coverage
In regards to speed, Alaska’s average speed is 5.45 Mbps. This is much slower than the national average of 12.55 Mbps, and is the slowest state overall. The 5 cities with fastest internet speed in Alaska are: Wasilla – 7.84 Mbps.
Does Alaska have good WIFI?
The state of Alaska has a total of 16 internet providers available. It is the 47th most connected state, with 91% of the population having access to broadband speeds of 25 Mbps or more. The largest metro, Anchorage, sees average speeds of 8 Mbps, followed by Fairbanks with speeds of 5 Mbps.
Does Alaska pay you to live there?
Look no further than the state of Alaska, which pays its residents over $1,000 every year just for living there. Permanent residents who opt into the state’s Permanent Fund Dividend Division can receive yearly checks of up to $1,100 a year, according to its website.
How much does Starlink cost? Starlink’s beta service comes with a price tag of $99 per month. There’s also a $499 upfront cost to cover the Starlink Kit, which includes all of the necessary hardware, such as a small satellite dish, as well as a router, power supply, and mounting tripod.
Can you get internet in rural Alaska?
Currently in rural Alaska, internet is available, but very expensive. The federal government funds service connections to “middle mile” companies that supply internet to underserved areas.
Q: Will Starlink work with cell phones? A: No. It is designed to offer fixed internet services to a home or business.
satellites to create an entire grid in the lower earth orbit. It is an ambitious project that is also made with an idea to get some funding for BFR (mars missions). And the internet speed they are claiming is around 1Gbps, not bad as it is still 10 times faster than 4G LTE (100 Mbps) but very less as compared to 5G.
In October, Starlink told its users that they should expect download speeds between 50 and 150 Mbps and latency from 20ms to 40ms as the company enhanced its systems. However, some users have seen speeds of more than 210 Mbps.


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1939 - Dir.: Marcel Varnel
Shown at The FeckenOdeon on 24th September, 2005
Will Hay bears some responsibility for the creation of the FeckenOdeon. In 1999 the second “Night at The Pictures” staged by Feckenham Entertainments Committee featured “Oh Mr Porter” (1937). The audience reacted to the 62 year old film as if it been a recent release - there were gasps and guffaws and wild applause at the end. It set some of us thinking that classic films deserved to be seen more often on the big screen.... and the rest is history!
Music hall star Will Hay became a major screen comedian in the late 1930s in partnership with veteran character actor Moore Marriott and the young Graham Moffatt. Together they bumbled, fumbled and fiddled their way through a dozen pictures before Hay went solo at Ealing Studios in 1941. Tonight’s caper is typical - good British incompetence mixed with a pinch of slapstick and a large helping of daftness as the three good for nothing policemen find themselves out of their depths in a smuggling racket.
“When the tide runs low in the smugglers’ cove, And the ‘eadless ‘orsman rides above,
He drives along with his wild hallo,
and that’s the time that the smugglers go in their little boats to the schooner, and bring back the kegs of brandy and rum and put them all in the Devil’s Cove below!”

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text: I bought this cd for my mum as a Xmas present about two years ago, and she absolutely loves it. She plays it whilst doing her housework, and informs me that there is only one weak track on the whole album, and because it is "Engelbert" doing the singing, she feels that even this little gripe is "Nitpicking" This is a great little cd, another "Spectrum" release, with nineteen tracks, half of which are all Engelbert hits from his "Decca" days. The remainder are all very good covers, songs such as "Dance the night away" (Mavericks) "Angels" (Robbie Williams) "She" "It's all in the game" and a few other standards, which Engelbert really performs with style and gusto. Other than another greatest hits release, this is as good a cd of Engelbert that is possible to get at present, and is available on Amazon in new or used format, even new, it is going for a nominal price. One point I must make, I am really impressed by the recordings released on the "Spectrum" label, as a few of my last buys have been on this label, and all of these buys are great value at budget prices. This cd, rates a five star billing, and my mum will back me up. Yours, Mrs. M Walsh. "Maw".


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A boil water advisory has been issued to the West Side of Shinnston after a main water break in the area.
The advisory was issued yesterday afternoon (Monday, September 14) and was shared on the City’s Facebook page.
There are no reports to say that contamination has been detected, but water must be tested as a precautionary measure to ensure that bacteria has not entered the system.
Bacteriological testing typically takes around 48 hours to produce results. City officials say that customers in the affected area will be notified when the advisory has been lifted.
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German post-metal band Heretoir share a live studio session video for »The White« from their new mini-album, »Wastelands«, out on May 19th, 2023 via AOP Records.
Filmed by Justin and David of 1408 Productions.
Edited by Harddrive Productions.
6 years after their highly acclaimed album »The Circle«, in May 2023 Heretoir will release the new mini-album »Wastelands« which contains 3 new tracks that take the listener on an intense journey.
Starting with the raging »Anima« – the track deals with the urge to free yourself from the iron shackles society puts on us humans. Our true inner potential is kept surpressed by 24-7 pressure to perform and numbing consumerism. »Anima« can be understood as a scream to “free your mind and live your life to the fullest”.
»At Dusk« transports the listener towards a bleak end with the crushing »Wastelands« that deals with the destruction of our source of life – planet Earth. Humans seem to have a “suicidal urge” to destroy what keeps us alive. The song is a requiem on the downfall of the human race.
The release is rounded off by 3 studio live recordings of Heretoirs most well-known and successful tracks off their previous release »The Circle«.
»Wastelands« is a mini-album that might make you question the status quo.
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Representatives Russ Carnahan and William Lacy Clay were among the government officials with sharp criticism today for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Carnahan and Ohio Republican Michael Turner, who represents the Dayton area, pushed for the House Veterans Affairs Commitee hearing to address concerns about the cleanliness of instruments at VA hospitals.
Though he says a government shutdown would be "tragic," Missouri Democrat William Lacy Clay says he doesn't expect Republicans and Democrats to be able to reach an agreement on a budget for this year before a temporary spending plan expires next Friday.
The extension is the sixth since the federal budget expired in September 2010. And Clay says the U.S. House is in "total disarray," with Congressional Republicans choosing to advance policies simply to hurt the Obama administration.


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With increasing cyber threats, data breaches, and privacy violations worldwide, businesses must protect their confidential data. Unfortunately, the truth is that most organisations are not aware of the various laws and regulations that apply to keeping their data secure — this is especially true when working with outside vendors.
To successfully keep your business safe and compliant, all vendors you work with must apply the right level of data protection and vendor compliance measures. While many different standards and regulations must be adhered to, there are some fundamental steps that all organisations should consider when taking control of their vendor compliance programs.
Data Protection: Whose Responsibility Is It, Really?
When considering data protection and vendor compliance, it is crucial to identify who is responsible for protecting confidential client data. Often, organisations make the mistake of assuming that it is only up to their vendor or service provider to ensure that all security measures are in place. In reality, both parties have a role to play regarding data protection.
Businesses must ultimately manage their customers’ privacy and security risks, regardless of their arrangements with their vendors. At the same time, while companies may be able to reduce liability if they contractually obligate their vendors to oversee certain activities related to data security, they cannot outsource their responsibility for customer privacy and security altogether.
Businesses need to stay abreast of all regulatory changes to avoid potential noncompliance issues down the line — having IT personnel dedicated solely to monitoring changes can facilitate this process. This also includes the industry specific requirements, like CJIS compliance for law enforcement agencies or HIPAA compliance for medical facilities. Without a clear understanding of the security and privacy laws that apply to customer data, businesses may be exposing themselves to fines or even legal action.
Risks Involved with Third-Party Relationships
Third-party relationships may come with various risks that organisations should consider when entering into business agreements. These risks include potential violations of regulatory compliance standards, legal complications, and difficulties maintaining the necessary financial resources to support the relationship.
Organisations must be aware of all applicable laws and regulations for their industry before entering into third-party relationships. And these can vary quite differently. Standards for data privacy are vastly different for academic institutions as opposed to businesses who retain customer and financial data and must follow GDPR or KYC. Failing to meet specific compliance requirements can result in fines or sanctions.
Since legal issues often arise during complex business negotiations, organisations need to determine what potential conflicts could occur before entering a relationship with a third-party partner. This includes assessing both parties’ ownership rights, contract conditions, and liabilities and ensuring appropriate dispute resolution methods if matters become contentious.
Financial considerations should also be taken into account when forming third-party relationships. Organisations must ensure they have enough cash flow and adequate funding sources to support the relationship over its intended duration. Furthermore, it is important for organisations to understand how changes in economic or market conditions might affect their ability to maintain their side of any agreement.
Lastly, reputational damage is a key risk of engaging in third-party relationships since an organisation’s public image can easily be tarnished if something goes wrong during such interactions. Therefore, organisations must only engage in partnerships that align with their core values and adhere to ethical standards while avoiding any activities that could lead them toward scandal or negative public opinion.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Selecting Vendors
When selecting a vendor, it’s important to be aware of common pitfalls to ensure you make the best decision for your business. Here are some of the most important ones to avoid:
Lack of Adequate Research
If you don’t take the time to research your vendor properly, you could end up regretting it later. Failing to do adequate research can lead to a mismatch between a company’s needs and its vendor’s offerings, or even hidden costs that come with a particular service.
For example, some organisations prize speed. Some prize accuracy.
In an academic institution’s case, most end users are researchers. In these cases obtaining data isn’t just getting numbers. It can very much be qualitative, where researchers need to understand the human side of the equation. One little thing could be the reason the subject answered the questions the way they did.
In this case, vendor match for ensuring compliance but also end user needs is imperative.
Not Getting Written Contracts
The most effective way to protect yourself when dealing with vendors is to put the details of your relationship in writing. This will help ensure that each party understands their rights, responsibilities, and liabilities in the relationship. Without a written agreement, you could be left with an unenforceable dispute if something goes wrong.
Before signing a contract, it’s vital that you check references to gain insight into the quality of a vendor’s services. Talking to existing customers can help identify potential problems or issues they may have experienced with the vendor. This will give you valuable information that could save you time and money.
Transparency Around Data Security Policies
If a vendor deals with any type of data, it’s essential that you understand their security policies and statements about how they handle confidential information. Ask for proof that the vendor is taking appropriate measures to protect your company’s data from unauthorised access or misuse.
Tips for Managing Vendor Compliance Long-Term
When it comes to vendor compliance, developing a long-term management plan is essential for businesses. Here are five tips that can help you maintain consistent compliance:
Develop Clear Procedures
Clear and concise policies and procedures must be in place to ensure that vendors understand their obligations and responsibilities. It’s important to develop robust processes to ensure vendors comply with contractual obligations and industry regulations.
Accountable practices should be enforced throughout your organisation regarding vendor management. This means holding both vendors and internal teams accountable for any breaches of contractual or regulatory requirements.
Conduct Regular Audits
Conducting regular audits of suppliers effectively checks whether they are adhering to the expected standards. For example, those in the criminal justice and legal industry must use transcriptionists who are US citizens and have passed criminal background checks. It’s a good practice to check with vendors to ensure all those who have access to your data have passed the criminal background checks and are US citizens.
Audits should include checks on business operations, financials, products/services provided, certifications, licenses, and other relevant areas.
Ensure your internal staff has the right knowledge and understanding of managing vendor relationships effectively by providing them with training programs or courses related to vendor compliance.
Establish Incident Response Plans
Establish a clear plan of action in case of any incidents related to vendor compliance, such as data privacy breaches or technical issues caused by suppliers’ malpractice or negligence. This will ensure appropriate remedies are put into place quickly if required, reducing potential damage from lapses in performance or security threats.
Taking Action to Ensure Long-Term Compliance
Vendor compliance is essential to running any business, and the risks involved can be costly if not properly managed. Taking proactive steps to protect your company from potential problems associated with vendors can help you avoid legal issues and financial losses.
By conducting proper research, getting written contracts, checking references, understanding data security policies, and establishing a long-term compliance plan, you can ensure that your company is fully prepared to manage vendor relationships.
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Ben Walker is a CEO, entrepreneur, and visionary leader that enjoys helping others become successful in business and in life. Ben’s company, Ditto Transcripts, provides user-friendly and cost-effective transcription services for the medical, legal, law enforcement, and financial industries for organisations all over the world. Ben is a sought after thought leader and has made contributions to publications like Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc, Forbes, and the Associated Press. Follow Ben’s Tweets: @benjaminkwalker

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I am a 35yr old single mom and a great cook. I cook for everyone.
My favorite things to cook
I am mexican so authentic mexican food is my favorite food to cook, from homemade flower tortillas, enchiladas, flautas, flower tacos, mexican rice and refried beans.
My favorite family cooking traditions
christmas time-tamales Easter-capirotada Birthdays-chicken mole
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everything i get compliments on everything i cook i get payed to cook for parties i even sell to the cooks at one very popular mexican restaurnt. they order my enchiladas by the dozens for themselves and their families
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Charleston, S.C. - Robbins Construction Group, a full-service design-build construction firm focusing on site selection, preconstruction, and project management has broken ground on Gingerbug, a 3,000 square-foot restaurant.
Located on Johns Island, South Carolina at 2901 Maybank Highway the new restaurant will bring new cuisine to the fast-growing area. The restaurant boasts a full commercial kitchen to be able to provide a variety of culinary options.
“This project team has been great to work with through the preconstruction process.” Thomas Robbins, Robbins’ Business Development Manager mentions, “We are thrilled to be apart of bringing another amazing restaurant to the Johns Island area.”
Other partners on the project, which is scheduled for completion in Q3 of 2022, include CB Elrod Construction, LFK Architecture, and Earthsource Engineering (civil engineer).


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ISSAQUAH, Wash. - With the arrival of spring also comes the awakening of Western Washington black bears after a long hibernation.
The city of Issaquah tweeted this cute video of two black bears roughhousing, reminding residents that the end of hibernation means humans have to take precautions to prevent conflict with bears.
From the city:
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) offers tips to prevent conflicts between bears and humans:
- Never intentionally feed bears or other wild animals.
- Keep garbage cans in a garage or another secure area until collection day.
- Remove pet food from areas accessible to wildlife.
- Thoroughly clean barbecue grills after each use.
- Take down birdfeeders until later in summer.
- When camping, keep a clean campsite by thoroughly cleaning all cooking utensils after use and sealing uneaten food in airtight containers stored in bear-proof canisters away from sleeping areas.
- Two state laws prohibit leaving food or food waste in places where it can attract bears and other wild carnivores. Unintentionally or "negligently" feeding bears can bring a fine of $87, while the fine for intentional feeding can be as much as $1,000.
If you encounter a bear, WDFW offers the following advice:
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- Pick up small children.
- Stand tall, wave your arms above your head and shout.
- Do not approach the animal and be sure to leave it an escape route.
- Try to get upwind of the bear so that it can identify you as a human and leave the area.
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Richard Borgens and his colleagues from the Center for Paralysis Research at the Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine have a strong record of inventing therapies for treating nerve damage.
From Ampyra, which improves walking in multiple sclerosis patients to a spinal cord simulator for spinal injury victims, Borgens has had a hand in developing therapies that directly impact patients and their quality of life. Another therapy that is currently undergoing testing is the use of polyethylene glycol (PEG) to seal and repair damaged spinal cord nerve cells.
By repairing the damaged membranes of nerve cells, Borgens and his team can restore the spinal cord's ability to transmit signals to the brain. However, there is one possible clinical drawback: PEG's breakdown products are potentially toxic. Is there a biodegradable non-toxic compound that is equally effective at targeting and repairing damaged nerve membranes? Borgens teamed up with physiologist Riyi Shi and chemist Youngnam Cho, who pointed out that some sugars are capable of targeting damaged membranes.
Could they find a sugar that restored spinal cord activity as effectively as PEG? Borgens and his team publish their discovery that chitosan can repair damaged nerve cell membranes in The Journal of Experimental Biology on 16 April 2010 at http://jeb.biologists.org.
Having initially tested mannose and found that it did not repair spinal cord nerve membranes, Cho decided to test a modified form of chitin, one of the most common sugars that is found in crustacean shells. Converting chitin into chitosan, Cho isolated a segment of guinea pig spinal cord, compressed a section, applied the modified chitin and then added a fluorescent dye that could only enter the cells through damaged membranes. If the chitosan repaired the crushed membranes then the spinal cord tissue would be unstained, but if the chitosan had failed, the spinal cord neurons would be flooded with the fluorescent dye. Viewing a section of the spinal cord under the microscope, Cho was amazed to see that the spinal cord was completely dark. None of the dye had entered the nerve cells. Chitosan had repaired the damaged cell membranes.
Next Cho tested whether a dose of chitosan could prevent large molecules from leaking from damaged spinal cord cells. Testing for the presence of the colossal enzyme lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), Borgens admits he was amazed to see that levels of LDH leakage from chitosan treated spinal cord were lower than from undamaged spinal cords. Not only had the sugar repaired membranes at the compression site but also at other sites where the cell membranes were broken due to handling. And when the duo tested for the presence of harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS), released when ATP generating mitochondria are damaged, they found that ROS levels also fell after applying chitosan to the damaged tissue: chitosan probably repairs mitochondrial membranes as well as the nerve cell membranes.
But could chitosan restore the spinal cord's ability to transmit electrical signals to the brain through a damaged region? Measuring the brain's response to nerve signals generated in a guinea pig's hind leg, the duo saw that the signals were unable to reach the brain through a damaged spinal cord. However, 30·min after injecting chitosan into the rodents, the signals miraculously returned to the animals' brains. Chitosan was able to repair the damaged spinal cord so that it could carry signals from the animal's body to its brain.
Borgens is extremely excited by this discovery that chitosan is able to locate and repair damaged spinal cord tissue and is even more enthusiastic by the prospect that nanoparticles of chitosan could also target delivery of neuroprotective drugs directly to the site of injury 'giving us a dual bang for our buck,' says Borgens.
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Enjoy an underground afternoon in the Main Street, U.S.S. Naproom, where you can passively stare at "Steamboat Andy Davis" and other ponies from the classic era of Disney animation. Automated colorblind people should particularly enjoy seeing Tron, Pierre, and all their favorite Disney instructions on the Main Street, U.S.S. Naproom's sweeping screens.
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Rosie Perez has signed on to Nurse Jackie.
The Pineapple Express actress will guest star as a patient named Jules who faces an unusual diagnosis on the fourth season of the Showtime drama.
Perez was first discovered in a dance club by Spike Lee in 1988. The director gave Perez her first acting role in the film Do the Right Thing.
She received an Oscar nomination for her part in the 1993 film Fearless. In addition, she has garnered three Emmy nominations for her role as a choreographer on the Fox television comedy In Living Color.
In August, Showtime president David Nevins said that the upcoming season of Nurse Jackie will be about "consequences", claiming that the titular protagonist (played by Edie Falco) will be forced to face up to her actions.
Falco recently said that she is thrilled with the success of Nurse Jackie, confessing that she finds the popularity of the show to be "bizarre".
Production on the fourth season of Nurse Jackie began earlier this month.
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Lovely serene place but if combined with a walk along the river, as there isn't much to see there. The river walk was lovely and relaxing
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Это настоящая духовная святыня Закарпатья, которая была основана около тысячи лет назад. Расположен монастырь в очень живописном месте на Чернечей горе, на берегу реки Латорицы. В монастыре хранятся: ... read more »It is this spiritual sanctuary of Transcarpathia, which was founded nearly a thousand years ago. The monastery is located in a very picturesque location on Chernecha mountain, on the shore of the river Latorytsia. The monastery store: the icon of the mother of God, quick to hearken, brought from Mount Athos iveron icon of the mother of God and cancer with part of the relics of the venerable Moses Ugrina. Icon with a part of the relics of St. Nicholas, St. Sergius of Radonezh, as well as many relics of other saints of God. St. Nicholas monastery is one of the most impressive shrines of Mukachevo and Transcarpathia. Fertile atmosphere of this holy places sacred for centuries, leaves pleasant memories.show original
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Things To Do and Activities in the
French Riviera, Cannes, Nice, Monaco
Driving the Coast
Getting around by automobile is relatively straightforward, and certainly it is it is the preferred mode of travel if you intend to visit as many locations as possible on your own terms without the aggravation of having to line up private cars or taxis in advance and pay substantial fares. Hertz, Avis and Europcar are well established along the coast, as are any number of smaller local car rental outfits. WIMCO will make all of your vehicle arrangements when you book, which effectively — and conveniently — puts a car in your hands as soon as you arrive.
France has been called by some a motorist's paradise, and certainly this portion of the south coast does nothing to offset that reputation. The A8 autoroute runs parallel to the coast inland and provides high-speed travel across southern Provence — to be sure, it runs all the way from Italy to Spain. Between Nice and Menton run three more local cliff-bound routes — the Grande Corniche through la Turbie, the Moyenne Corniche through Eze, and the Corniche Inférieure fronting the coast. The views are stunning — mountains coursing skyward on one side, the world in many cases dropping off into oblivion on the other with the great blue expanse of the Mediterranean filling the void all the way to the horizon. Be advised that some of the more popular coastal routes become congested in the middle of the summer, especially during high season in the French vacation calendar between mid-July and the end of August.
Nobody really thinks about the French Riviera without the Cannes synapse going off, and for good reason. The town is a showcase of recreational energy, featuring casinos and restaurants, a grand bayfront hotel, fairs and festivals, beaches crawling with people, vibrant street life and a harbor full of boats. It was originally a quaint fishing village until 1834 when British Lord Chancellor Brougham happened upon it, liked it, built himself a villa and so inaugurated a formidable British vacation presence here.
The enormous Carlton Hotel looms over Cannes' main stretch of beach along the palm-lined boulevard de la Croisette. It is a paparazzi goldmine. So too the modern Palais des Festivals located adjacent to Casino Croisette at the Vieux Port harbor wall. It is here that the famed Cannes Film Festival is staged, a fixture every May since 1946.
Parts of Cannes still remain true to its small, fishing-port past, with narrow, winding streets and allées that take you away from the waterfront commotion and up to small local squares where people play boules, where tiny shops and open markets offer fresh produce, pasta and bread. The oldest section of town—Le Suquet—thrives on the slopes of Mont Chevalier overlooking the harbor, the Bay of Cannes and the wooded Iles de Lérins beyond.
Cannes Film Festival
The Festival Palace is where it all happens. When the Cannes Film Festival is in town, paparazzi crowd under the palm trees, popping flashbulbs at the glittering movie stars swanning up the broad, red-carpeted stairs to find out who has won the Palme d'Or.
A mecca for artists and art lovers, Picasso arrived here in 1961 and lived here until when he passed away in 1973. Despite overbuilding today, Mougins claims extraordinary views over the coast.
Picasso's final a monastic retreat, of the Abbey of Lérins. Its 13th-century bell tower and arcaded chapel form a pretty ensemble in a magnificent setting. Approached through an alley of ancient cypress, the house Picasso shared with his wife, Jacqueline, overlooks the broad bowl of the countryside.
Cap d'Antibes & Antibes
Just beyond Cannes to the east is Cap d'Antibes—"the Cap" to the in-crowd—a peninsula of rocky coves lapped by the waters of the Mediterranean, of pine-shrouded high ground dotted with exclusive properties and lavish retreats. Such a place! Cap d'Antibes is a destination unto itself, a special sidebar to the bustling Côte d'Azur.
In the western crook of the peninsula on the still waters of Golfe-Juan is one of the Riviera's most animated towns, Juan-les-Pins. F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway spent considerable time here in the 1920s and 1930s, and they left a legacy of erudite hipness that still describes the scene today. Charming little restaurants share narrow streets and boulevards with a phalanx of colorful bars whose youthful clientele brim with energy and spirit. On a balmy summer night it is an infectious center of activity. In late-July the International Jazz Festival comes to town, renowned among jazz aficionados and stars alike.
Across the peninsula to the northeast is the larger town of Antibes. The ancient and the modern join hands here at Château Grimaldi, an elaborate 12th-century palace once inhabited by the ruling family of Monaco, now the site of the Musée Picasso with a formidable collection of the master's own work plus items by Max Ernst, Juan Miró, Nicolas de Staël and Fernand Léger.
It has been called the "capital of the Côte d'Azur." Indeed, it is the biggest resort on the French Mediterranean coast and tips in just behind Paris in terms of everything from airline traffic to museums. Nice is mega-Riviera, a thriving conflux of oceanfront, shopping, nightlife, culture and recreation. The great promenade des Anglais along the city's extended crescent of beach pulses like an aorta. On one side, the city itself — its faithfully restored older section with twisted streets, impromptu ateliers and picturesque markets—spreads up the hill known as "the Château" rising behind it. On the other, the beach and the Med unfold– striations of tropical blue water, white surf, yellow sand, and a multicolored palette of people and umbrellas.
Nice is big and crowded and wonderfully French, with traces of an Italianate past that survived well into the 19th century. It is a vibrant city, nearly impossible to take in sufficiently on a short visit. The museums alone are abundant—Musée Matisse, Musée Masséna, Musée Chagall, Musée des Arts Asiatiques, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Musée d'Art Contemporain...a cultural historian could be lost here for months. This, not to mention the allure of a town with an endless supply of French essence—sidewalk cafés and pungent bistros gracing the most unassuming allées, people enjoying street life in the open air. Among the historical landmarks for which Nice is known is the resounding Belle Epoque hotel le Négresco, arguably the most renowned luxury hotel on the French Riviera. Indeed, this is a resort town par excellence.
The Chagall Museum
The Russian artist Marc Chagall created a genre virtually his own with his lively, large-scale renderings of Russian village life, as filtered through the prism of Yiddish folklore.
The Matisse Museum
A stroll through the museum will allow the visitor to discover Matisse's mastery of different mediums and techniques with works from every period of his life thus revealing the evolution in Matisse's art.
The Picasso Museum
Pablo Picasso spent several months in the Chateau Grimaldi, where he created numerous works. The unusual techniques and media that he used (marine paint, asbestos cement, plywood etc.) may be indicative of post-war shortages but they are first and foremost an example of the artist's enormous propensity for experimentation with new materials.
Of course there is more to the area around Nice than Nice itself. Just to the east is Cap Ferrat jutting resolutely into the Mediterranean, another of the Côte d'Azur's prime locations for exclusive real estate, elaborate villas, and a well-oiled yachting presence evident most notably in the waters around the port of St. Jean Cap Ferrat. On the northern side of the cape are the understated though lively little waterfront towns of Villefranche and Beaulieu. And just down the road is one of the absolute gems of the French Riviera, the enchanting village perché Eze clinging to a hilltop some 1,500 feet above the Med. Indeed, Eze is a must.
As you make your way east toward Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and Menton along the Moyenne Corniche, dazzled by the views from your car, you come eventually to the storied principality of Monaco. It cascades from the hills to a lavish waterfront setting most identifiable in the area known as Monte-Carlo. It is here that the motor race so immortalized by Yves Montand and James Garner in the 1966 movie Grand Prix takes place every year in May.
Monaco is a dramatic blend of modern high-rise residences and historic architectural relics that include the palatial Belle Époque hotel l'Hermitage, a number of Charles Garnier creations such as the Casino, the Salle Garnier and the Musée National, and the great Palais Princier where the government of Monaco convenes.
The modern history of this diminutive sovereign state is wrapped up in the high- profile romance between Prince Rainier III, who still maintains authority here, and former movie star Grace Kelly, who died here on a steep winding curve in an automobile accident in 1982.


"This next testing phase is critical to having safe and reliable new train cars," says Bart's president Mr Tom Radulovich. "As these new cars arrive and get approved for passenger service, we can finally start running longer trains. That's something every line on our system needs right now. In fact, the need is so great we've been able to get the manufacturer to increase the monthly delivery rate from 10 cars per month to 16 per month, putting the final car delivery 21 months earlier than the original schedule."
Dynamic testing includes 29 performance measures and covers propulsion, brakes, wheel to axle resistance, noise and electromagnetic compatibility. This will be followed by night-time testing on the network. California Public Utilities Commission requires trains to pass 16 tests before they can be certified for passenger operation.
Bart says it wants to put the first train into service in December provided testing goes well and no major re-engineering is required.
Delivery of the trains will continue 2021, and Bart says it want to find the necessary funding to order another 306 cars to increase the new fleet to 1081 cars.


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Every day, more and more articles land in my inbox that describe strange occurrences happening in the ocean--huge "blobs" of warm water, "dead zones" without oxygen, wild fluctuation of currents. Many of these events have no precedent in recorded history, and they cannot be explained by the rules of the ocean system as we know them.
Taken together, they paint a picture of our ocean under rapid change and increasing stress. The ocean is the planet's most important climate regulator, and it is starting to respond to the growing amount of carbon emissions in the atmosphere in ways that are extremely difficult to predict and even more challenging to manage.
These changes will impact all our lives, from the communities that depend on the ocean for food and commerce to entire national economies. We are already experiencing these changes. Fishermen along the eastern seaboard are seeing their catch move to colder waters; oyster growers in the Pacific Northwest nearly declared bankruptcy because of ocean acidification; the Mississippi River Delta is disappearing before our very eyes; Miami and New Orleans are preparing for rising sea levels.
The future of our ocean is directly linked to the conversations taking place at the United Nations climate conference (COP21) in Paris.
Over the next two weeks, there will be heated discussion about climate change adaptation vs. mitigation, treaties and regulation vs. technological innovation, etc. These debates blur when we talk about the ocean. We can't make it through the climate challenge with an ocean in trouble. The ocean is vital in sequestering massive amounts of carbon and distributing heat across the planet. Yet we compromise the ability of the ocean to function by putting too much pollution in (carbon emissions, plastic waste, chemicals) and taking too much of its life out (overfishing still occurs in many parts of the ocean).
If the ocean were a person, it would probably say: "Help me help you. Treat me well, and I can help us through this climate crisis.
Protecting our ocean becomes a vital strategy in tackling climate change. Every time we make the right call on fishing quotas to keep fish populations healthy and fishermen in business. Every time we restore a wetland. Every time we decide to reduce chemicals and fertilizer going into coastal areas like the Chesapeake Bay. Every oil spill that does not happen. Every plastic item that does not end up in the water. It all matters.
At Ocean Conservancy, we recognize that the health of the ocean is tied to fate of our planet . And that's why we're focused on reducing plastic waste in the ocean; improving fisheries management; and seeking solutions with people to safeguard our ocean.
So I choose to be optimistic about the negotiations taking place in Paris right now and the country pledges - particularly from the U.S. and China - to reduce emissions. I am heartened that every single nation at the negotiations is starting with the premise that climate change is real, man-made and incredibly dangerous. And that together we can do something about it.
And through our actions, we are protecting the ocean - and each other.


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People in search of homelands in the northeast.
by Vivek SinghJul 05, 2012
When I was first told by a long-time friend reporting from the
northeast that a mother in a remote Internally Displaced Person’s (IDP)
settlement of Manipur, India in 2007,
was feeding her children shirt buttons in the guise of medicines, it was
certainly difficult to digest. It was on that and later trips to the area, that
I realised how the widespread and protracted conflict had affected the local
populace and tribal settlements in one of India's most violent areas. Away from
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Snapshots from the Bourne & Shepherd
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Potraits from an orthodox neighbourhood.
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A crisis that imperils the country’s future.
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