Forget about Tiny Rowland and his African adventures as imperialist entrepreneur and dealmaker. The unacceptable face of capitalism has morphed into its XXI century iteration: bankers. This meme of bankers as the world’s worst has been appropriated and “occupied” by the Left. And the argument has been set up as one between “capitalism” and the power of the state. It may seem odd for someone like me to bash capitalism and entrepreneurship, but seeing what some “capitalist” bankers and banks are doing these days, I can't help but empathise with the "progressive" trend to paint bankers as the parasites on the world’s productive class.
Case in point is JP Morgan, one of the world's most respected banks. Its operations in Venezuela, for instance, amount to nothing more than a gigantic laundromat for crooks. There's no added value, there's no funding new ventures or contributing positively with wealth creation. Quite the contrary, in fact. Like in China, JP Morgan hires well-connected locals, who cash in on their network of contacts to basically bleed the country. JP Morgan has been in the news a lot recently: its now infamous trader, nicknamed the "London Whale" for the size of his trades, left a $6 billion hole on the books. The Whale is perhaps the perfect case study of bankers gone bonkers, bankers who in the ever-encouraged culture of bonus chasing would put the best robber barons in history to shame. How can it be argued that a trader, with two other colleagues, is allowed to run a $6 billion loss without anyone noticing, without anyone raising the alarm and putting an immediate stop to it?
Let me provide another example with which I have some familiarity, a Venezuelan one. From 2009 and in the space of 14 months, a fly-by-night outfit with zero prior experience -known as Derwick Associates- was granted 12 public contracts for the construction of power plants in Venezuela. The total amount of public money awarded is unknown: none of the contracts were obtained through an open bidding process. However estimates in Venezuelan newspapers last week suggest that total could exceed $3 billion. This is public money we're talking about—not depositor cash. To get anything done, Derwick Associates would partner with American suppliers and contractors, such as ProEnergy Services and its subsidiary Energy Parts Solution. These partners in turn, would require payment, on completion of work. And just how would a company managed by under-30-year-olds lacking a penny to their names pay millions to American subcontractors in a country where there's foreign exchange controls?
Enter JP Morgan. In China, JP Morgan hires the children of communist officials, they are known as "princelings." Since Hugo Chavez left no children willing to go into banking, JP Morgan got the next best thing in Venezuela: children from well-to-do but utterly amoral families to exploit network of contacts built over a lifetime of collusion between politics and business. JP Morgan hired Eduardo Travieso, son of a renowed and respected lawyer by the same name. Travieso would cash in on his old friends from school. One of the Derwick execs, Pedro Trebbau Lopez, went to school with Travieso, so the going must have been something like this: corrupt businessman (Trebbau) needs to pay American contractor (ProEnergy) > old friend Travieso is with JP Morgan > JP Morgan pushes Travieso to bring new business > Travieso offers JP Morgan services to Trebbau > payments to American contractors are wired through JP Morgan > Travieso earns a nice bonus > Trebbau bypasses Venezuelan forex controls and US anti money laundering regulations > JP Morgan gets a new client and makes a few quid along the way. And, off the books, Travieso is provided a payment from Derwick for laundering the Derwick cash. Enabling banks are the most important part in money laundering operations. Without Travieso neither Derwick nor ProEenergy nor JP Morgan could have profited from such murky deals.
Travieso is not the only Venezuelan at JP Morgan dealing with “special” clients from that country. Guillermo Drew-Bear Tamayo [UPDATE: it would appear that as of 11:00 GMT, Drew-Bear Tamayo's Facebook page has been taken offline, while it was fully functional last night], who describes himself to friends as Travieso’s “hermanazo”, sits at a desk not too far from Travieso’s old desk. Drew-Bear LinkedIn profile reads: "Portfolio manager and investment advisor for ultra high net worth families in Latin America. Manage and trade discretionary and brokerage relationships across asset classes including equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, interest rates, options, structured products and alternative investments" at JP Morgan. Since I started posting about Derwick Associates, staff from JP Morgan's offices in New York seem to have taken a particular interest on the subject. Sources have told me that Travieso was sacked early this year due to his dealings with Derwick Associates. But before the alleged dismissal of Travieso, Derwick Associates had sued one of Venezuela's biggest banks (Banco Venezolano de Credito or BVC) for defamation in Florida. After many posts exposing Derwick Associates and its American spin doctors and lawyers as morally bankrupt, Derwick Associates settled out of court with BVC. Around the time Derwick was retreating from its spurious and malicious claims, JP Morgan was dismissing Travieso. Coincidence?
Guillermo Drew-Bear Tamayo (left) and Eduardo Travieso
I called Drew-Bear's office at JP Morgan to ask him about his relationship with Travieso. I also wanted his comments on reports from Venezuela linking him with potentially illegal money laundering operations. He "wasn't at his desk" when I called. I also sent Drew-Bear an email. A person inside the House of Morgan told me that he had read the email but was too scared to pass it on to his managers or ask for advice. Then I called Doug Morris, JP Morgan Head of U.S. Private Bank Media Relations, to request his comment on Travieso, his Venezuelan clients, and the reason for his dismissal. Morris said "unfortunately we just don't comment on those sort of issues at all, so I really couldn't get into it." I also sent an email to Morris, providing some context pertaining the recent lawsuit filed in New York by former Assistant Secretary of Western Hemisphere Affairs Otto Reich against Alejandro Betancourt Lopez, Pedro Trebau Lopez and Francisco D'Agostino of Derwick Associates for racketeering (JP Morgan is mentioned as Derwick Associates banker in the claim), asking whether he could help in setting an interview with Drew-Bear. The reply was "Unfortunately, Mr. Drew-Bear is not available to be interviewed on this subject. As a matter of course, we never comment on client-related issues. We also generally do not comment on personnel matters." Drew-Bear did not consult his superiors about content of my email, neither did Morris according to another source in JP Morgan. It would appear that there's a systemic avoidance of passing bad news up the chain of command at JP Morgan, regardless of roles.
If that lawsuit ever gets to the discovery process JP Morgan is going to suffer yet another blow to its already tarnished reputation. For it is alleged that three powerful officials from the Venezuelan government (including Rafael Ramirez) got kickbaks from Derwick Associates, in the process of securing non-bid contracts. JP Morgan will also have to explain why KYC and other anti money laundering regulations were ignored in transactions on behalf of Derwick Associates. Perhaps JP Morgan’s offices in Midtown Manhattan can become the Zuccotti Park of 2013.


Miguel Zenón Quartet | Photo: Jimmy Katz
Transcultural jazz prize: The winner of the 2nd Achava Jazz Award is the Miguel Zenón Quartet
Of the seven finalists of the Board of Trustees, the jury selected the Miguel Zenón Quartet. The namesake of the winners of the 2nd ACHAVA Jazz Award is the saxophonist Miguel Zenón, who was born and grew up in Puerto Rico and currently lives in New York. His music is a perfect blend of Latin folk music and jazz. The quartet also includes: Luis Perdomo (piano), Hans Glawischnig (double bass) and Henry Cole (drums).
The reasoning of the jury: New York-based saxophonist Miguel Zenón resists habits. His music is complex and clear at the same time, finely structured and far-reaching, artfully planned and openly conceived. For more than two decades, she has combined the rhythms and forms of his Puerto Rican roots with the style achievements of modern jazz, linking the two worlds to a whole that hovers between the various lines of development. The result is a transcultural work of art that goes far beyond the usual possibilities of jazz design. A master of the subtle with the profound power of reflected tradition. (Ralf Dombrowski for the jury)
The award distinguishes an artistically outstanding band project that focuses its work on the transcultural character of jazz on a very high artistic level by blending folk music, popular music or European art music, etc. into the improvisational or compositional characteristics of jazz.
On 28 September 2019, the award will be presented in a special concert and workshop by the award winner and Avishai Cohen as part of the Achava Festival at Weimarhalle Weimar.
The Achava Jazz Award is a coproduction of the Achava Festspiele Thüringen and the Institute of Jazz and Contemporary Music, University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar.
It honors an artistically outstanding band project that places the transcultural character of jazz at the center of its creative work and translates this into the highest artistic level by using jazz's improvisational or compositional means of expression, for example, folk music, popular music or European art music mixed. From the very beginning, jazz has always been transcultural. More than one hundred years ago it was born of the encounter between Afro-Americans and European immigrants in the southern USA.
Since then, musicians throughout the world have adopted this means of expression and have continued to develop it – and, during the past 50 years, they have done so increasingly independently of the jazz history in the USA. Using their own individual artistic expression, interaction and improvisation, today’s jazz musicians work against musical borders and cartographies, even against the idea of a nationally limited culture. Moreover, they emphasise the musical values that transcend countries, cultures and traditions.
The top-class jury consists of a total of 7 members who decide on the selection of the board of trustees. People from crossover areas such as world music, popular or European art music should be given special consideration.
The jury includes:
Prof. Manfred Bründl (artistic director, University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar)
Günther Huesmann (SWR, Head of Jazz Editorial, dept. Contemp. Music/Jazz)
Martin Kranz (intendant and artistic director of Achava Festspiele Thüringen)
Ramesh Shotham (musician)
Ralf Dombrowski (journalist, Süddeutsche Zeitung)
Prof. Dr. Martin Pfleiderer (Univers. of Music Weimar)
Prof. Dr. Jascha Nemtsov (Scientific Director Achava, University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar)
Board of Trustees
The professors of the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar: Jo Thönes, Wolfgang Bleibel, Jeff Cascaro, Michael Schiefel and Achim Kaufmann as well as Tatiana Parra (Achava Jazz Award winner 2017), Vardan Ovsepian (Achava Jazz Award winner 2017), the musicians Jaak Sooäär (University of Music Tallinn/ Estonia), Stefan Schultze, Peter Ehwald, Jarry Singla, Christian Ramond as well as Thomas Eckardt from Jazzmeile Thuringia
Project coordinator is Thomas Sode.
Since this is a jury prize, each jury member was asked to propose several artists or ensembles. The board of trustees created a list of seven from a total of 16 bands. In an extraordinary meeting the jury, chaired by the artistic director, then nominated the award-winning formation on 28 March 2019.
Award ceremony on 28 September 2019
The prize will be awarded on 28 September 2019, during a festive ceremony at the Weimarhalle Weimar, also including a special concert and workshop by the prizewinning ensemble and Avishai Cohen as part of the Achava Festival.
Achava, Hebrew: Brotherhood, stands for intercultural dialogue and respect for others. The Achava Festspiele have taken place every year since 2015.
More information about the programme of the Achava Festspiele Thuringia: www.achava-festspiele.de


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Breakfast Banana Split~ Yogurt, fruit, and granola, what a healthy way to start your day! Treat yourself and your kids with this healthy breakfast treat. Dark chocolate chips and alpo dairy free yoghurt here I come!
Parmesan Crusted Chicken: Easy enough for a weeknight but elegant enough for entertaining! Baked in lemon, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, & fresh parsley. But bake on a cooling rack so bottom doesn't get soggy**
How to make this creamy chicken and mushroom soup recipe. Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup Recipe - So cozy, so comforting and just so creamy. Best of all, this is made in 30 min from start to finish - so quick and easy!
Fried rice recipe Note: I made this for dinner tonight and it was pretty good. I think I would just use soy sauce and not oyster sauce or sesame oil. Also don't cook the rice with butter because it makes it kinda mushy.
Loaded sweet potato - kale, black beans, and topped off with a homemade green goddess dressing. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Use a little veggie stock or water instead of water for plant strong!

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Military chaff is a technology used by armed forces around the world to confuse enemy radar systems. Essentially, it involves the release of small pieces of reflective material into the air, creating a cloud that appears on the enemy’s radar screen as a target, thus making it difficult for the enemy to distinguish real targets from fake ones.
1.1 Definition of Military Chaff
Military chaff, also known as radar countermeasures or radar reflectors, is a technology used by military forces to create a cloud of small, reflective materials that can confuse and misdirect enemy radar systems.
1.2 Purpose of Military Chaff
The primary purpose of military chaff is to protect military aircraft from detection and attack by enemy radar. By creating a cloud of reflective material, the radar signal is bounced back to the radar system, creating the appearance of multiple targets on the enemy’s radar screen. This makes it difficult for the enemy to distinguish real targets from fake ones, reducing the effectiveness of their radar-guided weapons systems.
1.3 Brief History of Military Chaff
Military chaff technology was first developed during World War II by British and American scientists. The technology was initially used to protect Allied aircraft from German radar-guided anti-aircraft guns. Since then, chaff technology has continued to evolve, with advancements in materials science and radar technology leading to more effective and sophisticated chaff systems. Today, military chaff is used by armed forces around the world as a key component of their electronic warfare capabilities.
2. Composition and Production of Military Chaff
2.1 Materials used in Military Chaff
Military chaff is typically made from small pieces of metalized plastic or aluminum-coated glass fibers. These materials are chosen for their ability to reflect radar signals, making them appear as targets on an enemy’s radar screen. The size of the chaff particles can vary, with some systems using particles as small as a few microns in diameter.
2.2 Manufacturing of Military Chaff
The production of military chaff typically involves coating small pieces of plastic or glass fibers with a thin layer of metal, such as aluminum or copper. This metal coating helps to increase the chaff’s radar reflectivity. The chaff particles are then cut to the desired size and shape, usually in the form of long, thin strips or small, spherical particles.
Manufacturing of military chaff can be done in bulk, with large quantities produced at once to meet the demand of military operations. Specialized equipment is used to coat and cut the chaff particles to the desired size and shape, and quality control measures are implemented to ensure consistency and reliability.
Once produced, military chaff is typically stored in large canisters or aluminum cartridges, ready to be dispensed when needed. The chaff can be deployed manually or automatically, depending on the specific chaff system used.
3. Deployment of Military Chaff
3.1 Mechanism of Dispensing Military Chaff
Military chaff is typically dispensed from an aircraft or other military platform, such as a ship or ground vehicle. The chaff is released into the air, where it forms a cloud that can confuse and misdirect enemy radar systems.
Chaff can be deployed in a variety of ways, including manually or automatically. Some chaff systems are designed to be manually deployed by the aircraft’s crew, while others are automated and can be triggered by the aircraft’s electronic warfare systems.
3.2 Types of Military Chaff Dispensers
There are several types of military chaff dispensers, each with its own unique advantages and disadvantages. Some of the most common types include:
Wingtip Dispensers: These chaff dispensers are mounted on the wingtips of aircraft and can be manually or automatically deployed.
Internal Dispensers: These chaff dispensers are located within the aircraft’s fuselage and can be manually or automatically deployed.
Podded Dispensers: These chaff dispensers are mounted on external pods attached to the aircraft’s wings or fuselage.
Shipboard Dispensers: These chaff dispensers are used on naval vessels and can be manually or automatically deployed to protect the ship from radar-guided missile attacks.
3.3 Effectiveness of Military Chaff in Confusing Enemy Radar
Military chaff has been shown to be highly effective in confusing and misdirecting enemy radar systems. When deployed, chaff creates a cloud of reflective material that appears as multiple targets on an enemy’s radar screen. This makes it difficult for the enemy to distinguish real targets from fake ones, reducing the effectiveness of their radar-guided weapons systems.
However, chaff is not foolproof and can be defeated by advanced radar systems that are capable of distinguishing between real and fake targets. Additionally, chaff is only effective against radar-guided weapons systems and does not protect against other types of attacks, such as infrared-guided missiles.
4. Military Chaff and International Law
4.1 The Legality of Using Military Chaff
The use of military chaff in armed conflict is generally considered legal under international law. The deployment of chaff is not considered a form of direct attack and is therefore not prohibited by the laws of war.
However, the use of military chaff must be in accordance with the principles of proportionality and distinction. This means that the use of chaff must be proportional to the military objective being pursued, and must not result in excessive harm to civilians or civilian objects. Additionally, chaff must only be deployed against legitimate military targets and not used indiscriminately.
4.2 International Regulations on the Use of Military Chaff
Several international agreements and regulations govern the use of military chaff in armed conflict. The most significant of these is the 1980 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW), which prohibits the use of weapons that are “likely to cause unnecessary suffering” or “widespread, long-term, and severe damage to the natural environment.”
Under the CCW, military chaff is not considered a prohibited weapon, but its use must be consistent with the principles of proportionality and distinction outlined above. In addition, some countries have their own regulations governing the use of military chaff, and may place additional restrictions on its deployment.
Overall, the use of military chaff is subject to international regulations and guidelines, and must be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the principles of international law. While chaff can be an effective tool in military operations, its use must be carefully considered to ensure that it does not result in unnecessary harm to civilians or civilian objects.
5. Future of Military Chaff
5.1 Advancements in Military Chaff Technology
Advancements in materials science and engineering are leading to the development of new and improved types of military chaff. For example, researchers are exploring the use of nanostructured materials, which could offer improved performance and durability compared to traditional chaff materials.
In addition, advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning are leading to the development of more sophisticated electronic warfare systems that can automatically deploy chaff in response to threats. These systems could significantly enhance the effectiveness of military chaff in future conflicts.
5.2 Potential Military Applications of Military Chaff
Military chaff will continue to be an important tool in electronic warfare, and could play a critical role in future conflicts. Chaff could be used to protect military aircraft, ships, and ground vehicles from radar-guided missile attacks, and could also be used to disrupt enemy communications and electronic systems.
In addition, chaff could be used in conjunction with other electronic warfare tools, such as jamming and decoys, to create a more comprehensive defensive strategy.
5.3 Potential Civilian Applications of Military Chaff
While military chaff is primarily used in armed conflict, there may be potential civilian applications for this technology. For example, chaff could be used in search and rescue operations to help locate lost or missing persons, or to disrupt or divert natural disasters such as hurricanes or tornadoes.
Chaff could also be used in civilian air traffic control to help prevent collisions between aircraft or to provide additional guidance during difficult weather conditions.
Overall, while military chaff will continue to be primarily used for military purposes, there may be potential civilian applications for this technology that have yet to be fully explored.
6.1 Recap of Key Points
In summary, military chaff is a type of electronic countermeasure used to confuse enemy radar systems. It is made up of small, reflective particles that are deployed into the air, creating a cloud that reflects radar signals and makes it difficult for the enemy to identify and track military targets.
Military chaff is typically composed of aluminum-coated fibers or other conductive materials, and is produced in a variety of forms, including strips, clouds, and balloons. It is dispensed from various types of dispensers, including aircraft-based systems, ship-based systems, and ground-based systems.
The use of military chaff is generally considered legal under international law, provided that it is deployed in accordance with the principles of proportionality and distinction. International agreements and regulations, such as the 1980 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, place restrictions on the use of chaff in armed conflict.
Advancements in materials science and engineering, as well as artificial intelligence and machine learning, are leading to the development of new and improved types of military chaff, which could have important applications in future conflicts. In addition, there may be potential civilian applications for chaff technology in search and rescue operations and air traffic control.
6.2 Final Thoughts on Military Chaff
Military chaff is an important tool in electronic warfare, providing a way to protect military assets and disrupt enemy radar systems. While there are regulations governing its use in armed conflict, advancements in technology are leading to new and improved types of chaff that could have significant applications in future conflicts.
As with any technology, the use of military chaff must be carefully considered to ensure that it is used in a manner that is consistent with international law and the principles of proportionality and distinction. Overall, military chaff is likely to remain an important tool in electronic warfare for the foreseeable future.


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Ivy, the global API provider for instant bank transfers, has successfully raised $20 million in a Series A investment round led by Valar Ventures. This comes shortly after a $7.7 million seed round led by Creandum.
Co-founder of Ivy, Ferdinand Dabitz, expressed that the consecutive fundraises highlight the value the company offers to its customers and demonstrate strong market conviction in their vision.
Ivy’s main focus is on building a network of instant bank transfer networks as numerous countries are rolling out instant bank payment infrastructures. These include systems such as Pix, UPI, FedNow, and Open Banking. Ivy aims to bring these diverse regional systems together into a unified gateway, providing businesses with access to real-time payments.
By eliminating intermediaries like credit cards and digital wallets, instant bank transfer technology allows for direct transfers from one bank to another. This structure reduces transaction costs and fraud risks, while increasing the speed of settlements.
Ludwig Krayl, Head of E-Commerce at Mactrade, highlighted the positive impact Ivy has had on their balance sheet, stating that they directly save costs on every transaction and find the risk management tools extremely effective.
Ivy offers a comprehensive payment platform that includes features such as smart routing, risk management, and value-added services like instant payouts and payment links. Their smart routing engine uses machine learning technology to select the bank details with the highest probability of successful transfers in real-time. This improves conversion rates, success rates, and reduces fraud risks.
Currently, Ivy is connected to over 500 million bank accounts in over 50 countries. They cater to various industries, including e-commerce, travel, marketplaces, and FinTech. By working with payment service providers through their API, Ivy is able to offer benefits like lower transaction fees, instant settlement, and independence from cards and wallets.
Andrew McCormack, General Partner at Valar Ventures, compared Ivy’s impact on account-to-account transfers to the revolution brought about by Visa and Mastercard for card payments. He praised Ivy’s powerful payment platform and sophisticated smart routing for increasing success rates for businesses.
Notable angel investors in Ivy include eight unicorn founders and industry leaders such as N26 founder Maximilian Tayenthal, Mollie CEO and former Klarna CTO Koen Köppen, Pleo founder/CEO Jeppe Rindom, former Commerzbank CEO Martin Blessing, and Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg.
Ivy’s team comprises professionals from reputable companies such as Klarna, GoCardless, PPRO, AmazonPay, and Worldpay. They are currently expanding their team and seeking talented individuals in sales, technology, and product development who are eager to revolutionize global payment processing.
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It’s a story we first brought to you two years ago; the “Montana Faces of Suicide” quilt was stolen in Missoula. The families of those represented on the quilt were devastated by the loss…. and even now still searching for answers, saying “Help Me Taylor.”
Linda Flemming, who contributed in memory of her son Travis, remembers the process fondly.
“I chose photographs from different parts of his life. When he was a baby, when he was building model airplanes, graduating from the air force academy….” says Flemming.
Then, on March 9th of 2019… something horrible happened. The quilt was stolen from the trunk of a car. It was in a pillow case, and organizers tell me they believe whoever broke in didn’t even know what they were taking. A $100 reward was offered for its return, but nothing ever came of it, and police weren’t able to help either. The quilt was never found.
“I was just devastated because I was just so proud of that quilt.”
Fast forward to today, Flemming reached out to me curious about whatever happened to the quilt carrying the images of her late son.
“I thought maybe you’d like to see if there were any leads on it you know.”
After a phone call to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which organized the quilt making, we received some exciting news. While the quilt was never recovered, they are in the midst of plans to make a new one within the next year.
“I think that’s just wonderful, I think most of us would be very happy to be able to have that opportunity again.”
Right now, AFSP is looking for as many participants as possible, particularly those who contributed to the original quilt that was stolen. For more information or with questions, contact Katie Levine at 406-531-4728 or email her at firstname.lastname@example.org


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Bringing you top new fiction picks, author interviews, discounts and lots more book chat, the Edition Book Club is a partnership with Cambridge Literary Festival and Heffers
Book 1: The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse
The first selection for our book club is by author and co-founder of the Women's Prize for Fiction, Kate Mosse. Charlotte Griffiths finds out more
Kate Mosse, the much-loved author and co-founder of the Women’s Prize for Fiction, is earning rave reviews for her latest book, The Burning Chambers, which landed on shelves recently.
Many critics are drawing parallels between The Burning Chambers and Kate’s 2005 bestseller Labyrinth – and, rather excitingly for those of us who adored this earlier novel, Kate (below) does the same herself. “If you loved Labyrinth, I hope – fingers crossed – you’ll love this,” she explains.
“They are totally different stories, totally different periods of history, but the spirit of the two books is the same. And I feel about this book like I felt about Labyrinth. Not that I don’t love all my other books!” she quickly adds, laughing. “But this feels like... yes.”
As a writer of historical fiction, Kate’s keen to point out she is not a historian. “I’m a reader of history – and I do think that with everything we see in the modern day, there’s a lesson from history that we could have learned.
“Sometimes it’s very complicated to analyse what one is feeling, or what one can actually do about the contemporary world, and the way things seem to be changing very fast, in ways that many people are very unhappy with – but you can deal with a lot of the same emotions and, indeed, the same issues – by looking to the past. And that’s what I try to do: I write imagined characters, and an imaginary story, against a backdrop of real history.”
In the case of The Burning Chambers and the two books due to follow it, the backdrop spans 300 years, following the Huguenot diaspora around the world. “It’s a refugee story, really,” she explains, “about people who – for no fault of their own – are forced apart from their neighbours, told that people who they had loved all their lives are now the enemy – and having to leave the places where their families have lived for generations, and find a home in another part of the world, where often people don’t want you. And that’s the Huguenot story.”
When Kate started researching The Burning Chambers several years ago, she didn’t imagine that there’d be such strong echoes in the modern world. “It’s utterly set in the 15th and 16th century – historical fiction must only be about the time in which it’s written – but the echoes, obviously, go out.”
Like all of Kate’s books, the original idea came from the landscape: in this case, as with Labyrinth, the Languedoc region of France. “That’s where it always starts for me – the place,” she says, “and then the stories and the history of that place – and then I think: ‘Oh – I could write a story about this...’ And here come my characters to tell that story. It’s about having the confidence as a writer to let the characters take the story forward, and therefore it doesn’t always go in the direction you’re expecting. That’s what’s so exciting!”
For Kate, getting that first draft of her story down is no mean feat. “When I’m writing, I write. I get up about four in the morning, I work for eight, or nine, or ten hours a day, and then I go to sleep. And I write seven days a week: Christmas, birthdays, raining, whatever – until a first draft is done – and then the editing is about ‘that doesn’t work; or that’s not true to history’. As I said, I’m not a historian, but I do work very hard on research. You always worry you’ll make a few clangers, and I probably do, but I’m a storyteller, writing against the backdrop of history.
“So I do all my research, and then when I do that first draft, it’s like a sprint – even though they’re big books – I just need to get it all out of my head, and then I’ve got something to wrestle with.”
Kate co-founded the Women’s Prize for Fiction, and still firmly feels that it has a place in today’s society. “Celebrating the best always has a place. It’s about honouring women’s voices, as well as men’s voices – it’s about celebrating excellence and putting brilliant stories from women into the hands of men and women who will love them.
“It’s very interesting that every prize has eligibility criteria, and there’s no other prize that’s always asked to justify its existence – which kind of shows that there is still a great deal of disquiet about how far things have come, and how far they need to go. For me, it’s about celebrating and saying, ‘Try this! It’s fantastic!’ rather than complaint. I’m a great believer in – if you don’t like a book, put it down, hand it on to your mother or sister or brother or friend, and try another book. Just try. There’s a lot of great writing out there.”
“If you love Labyrinth, I hope – fingers crossed – you'll love this”
Though her life is spent surrounded by books and the excitement of new authors, the classics still have a place on Kate’s shelves. “At the moment I’m not reading very much because I’m writing,” she says. “I cannot go to sleep unless I read, but I can’t read anything that might influence or distort the voices in my own head – so the only thing I can read is Agatha Christie. I read, and reread, and reread Agatha Christie, over and over again.”
But she does read every day – something which would have made Mosse’s younger self extremely happy. “For me, when I was growing up and trying to decide what I might do as a career, the only thing I really wanted to do was to be a reader. And in a funny sort of way, I’ve managed to do that – just be around books all the time,” she laughs. “My ten-year old self wouldn’t have believed it was possible.”
Book Club questions
If you're planning on gathering friends to read The Burning Chambers, and then chatting through your thoughts on the book, we've asked Kate Mosse for some discussion questions to guide you.
The Burning Chambers is set very definitely ‘then’, but it seems about ‘now’ – what’s your take on this?
Why do you think people enjoy reading historical fiction? Is it to do with wanting to shine a mirror on current events?
Do you enjoy the descriptions of the landscape? Does it make you want to go to Carcassonne, or Toulouse, or South Africa – or does that feel like a backdrop?
Think about the balance between research and storytelling. Do you know anything about the Wars of Religion? If not – did that matter? Do you now feel you’d like to know more about this period of history?
Kate Mosse writes tales of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Does the book make you think about what you might do, if faced with similar straits? “If your neighbour is your friend, and has always been your friend – but then you’re suddenly told that now, overnight, they’re your enemy – what do you do?” Kate asks. “How far would you go to protect your family? What would you do to look after other people’s families?”
Cathy Moore, director of Cambridge Literary Festival, on The Burning Chambers
Kate Mosse knows how to craft a story, and if you have read her bestselling Languedoc Trilogy you can’t help but be excited by The Burning Chambers – the first book in her new epic historical fiction series. The book opens in Carcassonne in the winter of 1562, when 19-year old Minou Joubert receives an anonymous letter at her father’s bookshop consisting of just five words “She knows that you live”. At the same time her father has not been himself and she suspects that both things are connected.
What follows is a fast-paced tale fusing gothic adventure, love, war and betrayal which put me in mind of two brilliant and gripping reads, The Shadow of the Wind (Carlos Ruiz Zafon) and All the Light We Cannot See (Anthony Doerr). Much like her earlier books the research that has gone into The Burning Chambers sings out on every page, from the perfectly carved- out characters to the atmospheric backdrop of a city on the brink of destruction. These universal themes of religious war and displacement give the book an eerie contemporary relevance.”
Up next month: White Houses by Amy Bloom
Our chosen book for July’s Edition Book Club is White Houses, the story of the passionate, hidden love affair between Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok. A superb novel about love, friendship and power, set against the atmospheric backdrop of the White House during the Second World War, it’s written with insight and panache: historical fiction at its best.
The author is Amy Bloom, the acclaimed writer of three other novels, Lucky Us, Away and Love Invents Us. White Houses can be purchased for £12.99 in hardback. Read along and tweet us your thoughts @cambsedition, with the hashtag #EditionBookClub for a chance to feature in the next issue.
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances the date for this event has changed to Sat 24 Oct from Sat 17 Oct 2020.
This is an online broadcast and watch party of Colm and Laura Keegan: Live, allowing people from around the world to join in and celebrate their musical talents.
Virtual audiences are invited to shape live elements with interactive comments, which Colm and Laura will react and respond to.
Colm and Laura Keegan are international stars, running Scots-Irish castle tours and large music tours of the USA. Multi-award winning Irish singer and musician Colm Keegan is best known as one of the principal singers in PBS’s sensation show: Celtic Thunder, which led to him meeting his soon-to-be musical partner and wife, Glaswegian cellist Laura Durrant. Some might say a far cry from their days of personal invitations to play at the Pentagon, Colm and Laura join us to present an intimate live event diret to you at home.
This event is held in partnership with the Liverpool Irish Centre.
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For the last two weeks, political talk shows and opinions in the media have been discussing the decision by the Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among to remove opposition Members of Parliament from the August House because of their continued strike against the sustained human rights abuse in the country including the failure by government and security agencies to account for missing Ugandans, many presumed to be under military detention.
Even with the opposition MPs already missing six sittings, the Leader of Opposition (LOP) in Parliament Mathias Mpuuga still holds his guns leading his team into a continuous boycott of plenary sittings until the government accounts for 18 missing Ugandans.
Because of the continued strike and absence of opposition MPs in plenary, the Speaker moved to stop the striking MPs from attending committee sittings and official travels abroad until they change their minds.
In fact, on 27th November 2023, Bamunanika County Robert Ssekitoleko became the first victim of the Speaker’s directive calling for the exclusion of MPs who are boycotting plenary to attend committee sitting when the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee chair, West Budama County North East MP Fox Odoi evicted him from the meeting.
With the government adamant about addressing the grievances of the MPs, and the Speaker coming hard on the striking MPs, how far with the strike can the opposition MPs go? It is noted that if an MP misses 15 consecutive plenary sittings, the legislator loses their seat in Parliament and a byelection is held for the constituency to elect a new MP.
The Kipoi precedence
In the history of Uganda’s parliament, one MP has lost his seat under this rule, Tony Kipoi. At the time, in 2014, Kipoi was representing Bubulo West when he missed the maximum 15 consecutive plenary sittings. He missed the sittings because he had been arrested and detained in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over several alleged criminal offenses.
The process to remove an MP from Parliament
The Parliament is given the mandate to boot out any legislator under Article 83 (1) (d) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. Setting a rigorous process to be followed to successfully remove an MP from his or her seat, Parliament enlisted everything under Rule 112 of the Rules of Procedure.
The rules provide that for a legislator to be out of the House and the Committee meetings, he or she must seek leave of absence in writing to the Speaker who shall also either grant or reject the request in writing depending on the justification in the request.
Rule 112 (5) also provides that the Whip of a political party to which the MP intending to be away subscribes can also inform the Speaker of his or her absence and the circumstances leading to that.
After the Speaker learns of the continued absence of a legislator without permission, he or she shall issue a warning to the member and this warning is read out during a sitting of Parliament.
In the 10th Parliament, then Speaker Rebecca Kadaga issued such a warning during a plenary sitting to the former Youth MP for Eastern region, Isma Mafabi whom she accused of disappearing from Parliament without leave of absence for a long time.
Mafabi would later apologize to the Speaker and continued to attend plenary until his term ended in May 2021.
Following the Speaker’s warning to the member, if he or she persistently becomes absent from the sittings of the House, such conduct shall be referred by the Speaker to the Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline.
Such a member is entitled to be heard and may be represented by a lawyer while giving a defense before the Committee.
According to Rule 112(10), if the Committee finds the allegation referred to it against a Member proved, and the report of the Committee is tabled and debated in Parliament, the Member shall, based on that finding, lose his or her seat.
As a result of the decision of the House, the Clerk to Parliament then writes to the Electoral Commission indicating that there is a vacant seat so that by-elections are organized in the particular constituency for a new legislator to be elected.
A strict and overzealous Anita Among
Since her return from maternity leave, Speaker Among has wielded a political axe in her efforts to force back the opposition MPs to the House. She announced on November 14, that the counting of 15 sittings had started and last week, she re-emphasized her earlier demand by listing more stringent measures.
The new measures include ordering the boycotting legislators out of the House Committees because they are an extension of the plenary, canceling their foreign trips, ordering that those planning to participate in the December East African Parliamentary games be dropped from the list, among others.
What MPs are saying
As the House continues to sit, legislate, and pass Bills in the absence of the protesting opposition MPs, those on the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) side have ganged up against their opposing counterparts saying what is being done is “political activism.”
The ruling side’s lawmakers derive their anger from MPuuga’s November 24 utterances in which he described the Speaker’s latest demands as diversionary, saying his side will not engage in a verbal exchange with the Speaker who is meant to be an arbitrator between the two warring sides.
“All those threats are a diversionary and fortunately for us, we are very clear-headed in what we are doing. No constituency elected any MP on account of being an athlete or footballer.
So those small diversions as political leaders in parliament, we understand them, but we can’t be diverted. Ours is a humble call to the Speaker as a neutral arbiter to follow up on her order to the executive,” said Mpuuga.
Mpuuga said that there is no amount of comparison or juxtaposition one can make of the allowance MPs get out of travel per diem, with the lives of the people who have been killed or gone missing hence asking the Speaker to live to the expectations of neutrality that is required of her office during this fiasco.
“We aren’t going to be invited in an exchange with the Speaker. It isn’t safe for us to engage in a sparring match with the Speaker who is supposed to be a referee in this matter. As a neutral referee, our expectation of the Speaker is to demand the Executive to come and answer. Otherwise, any other matters beyond these responses are peripheral,” remarked Mpuuga.
Last Thursday, Busia Municipality’s Geoffrey Macho, an independent but NRM-leaning lawmaker, described the continued boycott by Opposition MPs from plenary sitting as political activism and alleged that they were afraid of retaliation from leading opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine and his followers if they returned to the House.
“Politics has changed from multi-party democracy to activism and that is a very big problem in Uganda and other African countries. It beats my understanding that leaders, instead of using the power given to them by their people, they use the powers given to them by somebody called a principal because he is heading a political party,” said Macho.
Ignored by government
Government Chief Whip, Denis Obua informed the House that there is no further response expected from the Executive since Constitutionally established entities like the Uganda Human Rights Commission and Parliament have exhaustively investigated the matters of killings, kidnaps, and forced disappearances of Ugandans as alleged by the Opposition.
“To the best of the understanding of the government, we have done our part. We would like to join you in using all the mechanisms within the Rules to compel our colleagues to come to the House. The truth is, they left this House on their own, and now they want to be aided by ourselves to bring them back [so] that we explain, we are going to politely decline. For how long are they going to stretch us? Everything has a limit,” asked Obua.
Peter Ogwang, the Minister of State for Sports wondered when Mathias Mpuuga turned into an activist, claiming that he had been a diplomat who wouldn’t resort to walking out of Parliament in case of any disagreement.
He suggested that the current stance by Mpuuga may be aimed at keeping his position as Leader of Opposition beyond the two and a half years as has been the case in previous Parliaments.
“I want to implore Mpuuga, I have a lot of respect for you, I don’t know where you have got that activism from, you are a diplomat, if it is pressure, please live to who you are. If you (Speaker) don’t stand firm, it is like this institution has become a national theatre.
We all want to accept that there is activism at play and we can’t stop activism at play. I am happy they aren’t in the House and we must continue with our business because now we are dealing with the reason why they sent us to Parliament, said Ogwang.
Speaker Among is expected to Chair the House for the third week in a row whereby the counting of the missed sittings would reach the ten-day mark by Thursday afternoon. This means, that if there is any action to be taken against any absentee legislator, it has to be before the House breaks up for Christmas break.


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The Smarter Way to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth: A blog about dog toothpaste and other products on how to best care for your dog’s teeth.
Did you know that there are many different types of dog toothpaste on the market? In this blog post, we will be discussing two different types of toothpaste and how to choose the right one for your pet. We will also be discussing other products that can help take care of your dog’s teeth and gums. So come read along and learn all about the smarter way to brush your dog’s teeth!
Dog Toothpaste: What It Is, Why You Should Use It, and How to Choose the Right Brand
Why use dog toothpaste?
A well-groomed dog has clean teeth, which helps to keep their gums and teeth healthy. Toothpaste is a great way to help your dog maintain their oral hygiene. There are a number of different brands and types of toothpaste on the market, so it’s important to choose one that is specifically designed for dogs.
What should I look for in a toothpaste for my dog?
There are a few things you should consider when choosing a toothpaste for your dog. First, make sure the product contains fluoride. This will help to prevent cavities and strengthen your dog’s teeth. Second, choose a toothpaste that is abrasive enough to remove plaque and food debris from your dog’s teeth but not too harsh. Finally, be sure to read the ingredients list before purchasing the product to make sure it is safe for your pet.
How do I use toothpaste on my dog?
To use toothpaste on your dog, first wet their mouth with water and then smear a small amount of the paste onto their teeth. Be sure to avoid contact with their eyes or gums.
The Best Way to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth
If you’re like most dog owners, you likely brush your dog’s teeth at least once a week. But there are a lot of different ways to do it, and it’s not always easy to figure out which one is the best for your pooch. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the options available for toothpaste for dogs, as well as other products that can help keep your pet’s teeth clean and healthy.
Toothpaste for Dogs
There are many different types of toothpaste for dogs, from powders to gels. Some dogs prefer a paste form of toothpaste, while others prefer a gel. Ultimately, what’s important is that the toothpaste is effective at cleaning teeth and gums. Some popular toothpastes for dogs include Dr. Bronner’s soap, Tom’s of Maine toothpaste, and Nature’s Way dental herb chewable tablets.
To make sure your dog gets the most out of his toothbrush, choose one that is appropriate for his size and breed. For small dogs, use a mini toothbrush; for giant breeds, use a large dog brush. Know more about the best dog toothpaste here.
Tips for Keeping Your Dog’s Teeth Clean and Healthy
One of the best ways to keep your dog’s teeth clean and healthy is to use dog toothpaste. There are a number of different types available, so find one that is specific to your dog’s dental needs. You can also buy toothbrushes designed specifically for dogs, but using a human toothbrush will work just as well. Be sure to give your dog regular brushing, and be sure to change the toothbrush often and add fresh toothpaste if needed.
Do you brush your dog’s teeth like a pro? If not, maybe it’s time to start. Not only does good oral hygiene help keep your pup healthy and happy, but it can also save you tons of money in the long run. We’ve put together a list of products that will help you clean and care for your dog’s teeth the right way, so make sure to check it out!
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The West Virginia. Cyclopedia
The Shenandoah River of Virginia and West Virginia flows northeastward through the Great Appalachian Valley, or the Shenandoah Valley, in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. The river is the subject of the folk song "Oh, Shenandoah!"
The name "Shenandoah" is apparently of Native American origin. Some sources claim "Shenandoah" is a phrase from the Senedo tribe, who once lived in the area of the river, that means "Daughter of the Moon" or "Daughter of the Stars." Others claim the Cherokee named the river in tribute to a visiting Iroquois Chief named Skenandoah. Others believe the name is a variant of the Iroquois word "Skahentowane," which means "Great Meadow" or "Big Flat Place". Still another possibility is an Indian word, Schinhandowi, from an unidentified source-tribe, that means "river through the spruces."
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AbbVie and Pfizer both have great dividends and successful track records over the long run. But which is the better pick now?
What dividend stocks look like buys right now? Check out AT&T, Intel, and AbbVie.
AbbVie (ABBV) announces Mavyret's sanction in Canada for treatment of HCV across all major genotypes. This gain serves a big boost to the company's product portfolio.

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Early voting in Athens has seen high turn outs in its first week. Find the numbers from your county below:
Athens-Clarke County: 650 to 740 people.
Barrow County: 650 to 700 people.
Jackson County: reported turn out in the 600’s
Oconee County: 520 to 580 people.
Madison County: 250 to 360 people.
Monica Franklin, Barrow County Elections Supervisor, said twice as many people came out to vote early this week in Barrow County than in the first week of early voting in 2012.
Teresa Hilburn with the Madison County Board of Elections said that while turn out in Madison County has been hovering around 300 a day, they had 250 people by 2PM and predict a new record for the week by 5PM.
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This week in last week’s best links: CRM and brand marketing meet in the middle, sponsored posts start up on The New Yorker, Net Neutrality opponents go head to head, Twitter buys MoPub – it’s a big deal, Yahoo’s upfronts, Julian Assange carries on, Coke Romainia + Twitter = a great campaign, brands as publishers come under fire, RocketFuel’s IPO fuels discussion, digital agencies share dissatisfaction. On to the stories!
More Effective Data Solutions: Bridging CRM and Digital Marketing | ClickZ We can now leverage the expertise of direct marketers for help executing against the new digital marketing targeting opportunities. Targeting is growing up.
The New Yorker Begins Test of Native Advertising | Digiday Times have changed now that the New Yorker has begun running content on behalf of brands and there has been nary a peep. With markedly different backgrounds it is clear what’s sponsored — now to see how that works with the strength of the New Yorker brand.
Verizon, FCC Square Off on Future of Net Neutrality | The Verge Supporters of the Open Internet framework believe that net neutrality is essential to a strong internet, but telecoms like Verizon believe it’s burdensome and not needed. So far, judges’ statements imply a at a bad outcome for the FCC but a decision may not be forthcoming for months.
Why Twitter Buying MoPub Is a Very Big Deal | Medium As the world’s biggest ad exchange, MoPub hosts billions of ads, seen billions of times each day. MoPub’s recent acquisition from Twitter allows them to fundamentally change how mobile ads are purchased. Author Antonio Garcia claims that at this moment, their ability to both target and attribute those ads makes Twitter the most interesting company in advertising.
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Yahoo Seeking Programmatic Upfront Ad Deals | AdAge During Advertising Week in NYC, Yahoo plans a programmatic advertising upfront — pitching Yahoo premium ad inventory for an upfront commitment of $5 million. One question agencies are asking — Is Yahoo’s technology up to date enough to handle programmatic ads?
Where Julian Assange Lies in Wait—and What He’s Planning Next | Vanity Fair Julian Assange hides out in Equador — in the London embassy for over a year, hiding from sexual assault charges in Sweden. This doesn’t seem to slow his reach — using video, to address the UN, launch a Senate campaign in Australia and been involved in the Snowden case.
Twitter: Real-Time Tweets Come to TV Commercials | Fast Company Coke Romania took advantage of a grim statistic, that six out of every 10 people eat dinner alone while watching television. Their campaign rewarded people inviting people to eat together via hashtag — with live tweet streaming and celebrity chefs.
Brands Should Stop Trying to Be Publishers | Digital Quarters Originally in AdAge, Ben Elowitz shares the risks he sees for brand publishing. Is it worth it? We certainly think so.
Real-Time Ad Network Rocket Fuel IPO Nears $1 Billion Valuation | AdExchanager RocketFuel’s recent IPO request is being evaluated and reevaluated. Currently, the IPO calls for nearly 3.5 million shares to be sold.
What Digital Agencies’ Clients, Staff, Leaders Truly Think | AdAge Jeff Swystun interviewed digital agency employees to find dissatisfaction with progress on every level. He offers three ways to improve the atmosphere for clients and employees. Demonstrate true innovation in service and delivery, update your own marketing and don’t order the foosball table — invest all you can in training and thought leadership.
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L’Oréal CMO: Digital Is Changing Our Content, Creative And Conversation | AdExchanger L’Oreal’s media team works alongside a consumer Insights team to find efficiencies “from a digital investment perspective.” Their content touches media as well as marketing.
Coca-Cola’s Anti-Obesity Campaign Aims To Get World Moving
| CMO Strategy – Advertising Age Coca-Cola’s worldwide campaign encourages healthy movement. Says senior VP-global sparkling brand center Wendy Clark, “We have to have discreet and visible ways to demonstrate we care. …We want to put our marketing prowess and muscle behind it.”
What Happens When Everyone Uses an Ad Blocker? | HackerNews This thread from YCombinator/Hacker News looks at all our options.
It’s the DMP, Stupid | Mediapost Jon Mandese from MediaPost says about Upfronts and exchanges, “…It will be the logic of other human beings — advertisers and media buyers — using more sophisticated data to give them better intelligence, and a competitive advantage, in understanding what inventory and audiences have the most value, regardless of how sellers are pricing it.”


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The 18-year-old striker is expected to undergo a medical before penning a long-term Reds deal, African Football report.
He is expected to miss next month's All Africa Games as a result of his Anfield switch.
"Awoniyi will leave this week for England to sign his contract with Liverpool and that is why he is not here training with us for the All Africa Games," Nigeria U23 spokesman Timi Ebikagboro said.
Anfield chiefs have been unable to secure a work permit for the youngster so he will immediately head out on loan to a Belgian or Dutch club.
Liverpool have seen off competition from a host of European giants including Monaco and Porto.
Awoniyi has represented Nigeria at numerous youth levels and is involved in the country's Olympic set-up.


Schwer backing Earl to be a big hit
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Schwer, who like Earl hails from the Bedfordshire town, was its favourite son as he powered his way to a string of titles during the 1990s.
And now he says 28-year-old Earl, who challenges for the WBO interim lightweight title against dynamite punching Michael "The Thunder from Down Under" Katsidis at Wembley Arena later this month, will bring similar glory to the town.
" I'll be watcing Graham's fight with Katsidis, and I know that he will win," said 37-year-old Schwer, who also challenged for IBF, WBC and WBU world titles.
"What he's doing is fantastic for British boxing and fantastic for Luton as well.
"Whether it be football, boxing or tiddlywinks, I always want to see my home town do well and I know Graham will go out there and do us proud. He'll be bringing that title back to Luton."
Schwer, who is now a motivational speaker following his retirement from the fight game in 2001, has always been a big fan of Earl, a former British and Commonwealth champion and European No.1.
"Graham is so exciting and I always enjoy watching him box," Schwer added. "I can't remember the last time he was in a boring fight and I'm sure it will be no different on February 17.
"The Aussie will be tough but there's so much on the line for Graham that he won't take a backward step."
Schwer left the sport with a 39-6 record with 30 wins inside the distance, having fought from 1990 until 2001.
The February 17 show, titled England Expects, will be screened live on ITV1 and is headlined by Audley Harrison's EU heavyweight title challenge against Michael Sprott. Amir Khan, Ross Minter, Eddie Corcoran, Derek Chisora, Grant Skehill, Tommy Saunders, Robin Deakin and Vinny Mitchell are all in action.
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Word in circles this evening is that tomorrow morning Ted Strickland and House Democrats will put the nail in the coffin that is the Governor’s campaign for re-election.
Rumor is that Ted is going to announce a plan to raise taxes.
-Because that’s what you do when your business tax climate is the absolute worst in the midwest and 4th worst in the nation.
-Because that’s what you do when unemployment is at levels not seen in 25 years.
-Because that’s what you do when you don’t have the guts to cut back the wasteful government spending that has flourished in Ohio for decades.
Besides this not-at-all surprising revelation, two aspects of this story are going to be particularly interesting to watch in the short- and long-term
First, over the next few days it will be intriguing to watch how Strickland spins his own claim that Senator and Former Governor Voinovich was “immature” in suggesting he do just what he’s planning to do tomorrow.
Second, and more interesting in the long-term, virtually every major newspaper in the state has been calling for the Governor to raise taxes for months. Will they end up supporting the Governor’s long and meandering path to their side? Or will they call out his clear lack of principles until he was forced into a corner?
One thing is clear, Strickland only had two options – raise taxes or cut spending. Strickland saw how the left was all too happy to feed on its own when the Governor cut their spending(e.g.; the Libraries, early ed programs, etc.). Strickland must feel that further enraging his base isn’t politically feasible.
So where does he stand now? The left still upset that he broke his promises and cut their spending. The middle wondering what it would be like to have a Governor with principles. And the right ticked off that they are getting their taxes raised.
Well Gov, if you really go through with this tomorrow, and that’s a big if considering your affinity for bad-news-Fridays, you will have completed the all-too-rare Political Suicide Trifecta.
I shoulda put money on it.


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Baby potato biriyani, Dum Aloo chutney waale, Pudina Aloo and other recipes here.I try to use baby potatoes in place of various recipes as I prefer them.I usually make this simple Potato roast for weekend lunch as it is very simple and complements sambar or rasam very well.
18-20 Baby Potatoes or 4 Big Potatoes
2 tbsp Tamarind pulp
3/4 tsp Red Chili powder or Garlic chili powder
1 tsp Kurala Podi/Multi purpose curry powder (Optional)
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1 tsp Urad dal
2-3 red chillies,broken
a sprig of Curry leaves
2 tbsp Oil
- Dilute the tamarind pulp with enough water and add cleaned and washed potatoes and salt and pressure cook for 1 whistle.Let the pressure drops and drain the potatoes and let them cool.
- Peel the skins off and keep them aside.If the baby potatoes are big,cut them into 2.If you are using normal potatoes cut each of them into 8 big chunks.
- Heat the kadai and add oil and heat it.
- Add mustard seeds and let them crackle and then add urad dal,red chillies and curry leaves to it.
- Add the boiled and peeled baby potatoes(or the cubes) and fry them in oil on HIGH flame for 2-3 minutes.Keep them stirring in between so that the potatoes are well covered with oil and roast evenly and also take care not to let them burnt.
- Once you see the brown patches on the potatoes,if you feel the oil is more you can remove the oil from the sides by gently handling the potatoes or otherwise leave it.I try to remove the extra oil at this stage as we do not need more now to fry them.
- Now reduce the flame and let them roast over low flame for approx 8-10 mins.Keep stirring them to avoid them burnt and also make sure you roast them evenly.
- Add salt,red chili powder(or garlic chili powder) and Kurala podi and stir them to coat the potatoes with all the spices.
- Roast for another 2-3 mins on low flame.
Serve them immediately with hot rice or as a side dish for sambar/rasam with rice.
- These kind of roasts/fry will loose their crispiness after a while,so its better to serve immediately.
- In case you want to serve later you can roast them again in the same pan for 4-5 mins on medium flame to get the crispiness back at the time of serving.
- You can follow the same process for Arbi and Raw Bananas.
- I like the addition of Kurala podi in the recipe,if you do not have you can avoid it.


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This pretty iced tea is bright and colorful, just perfect for serving to company. It is also refreshing, tart and fruity and very flavorful.
Please note that 4 hour chilling time is not included in prep time.
prep time15 Min
cook time20 Min
methodNo-Cook or Other
Ingredients For blackberry & orange iced tea
jasmine tea bags
1 1/4 c
blackberries ( frozen or fresh)
orange juice, fresh squeezed
1/4 - 1/3 c
sugar, white (or to taste)
cup water, cold
orange juice, for rimming glass
sugar, for rimming glass
orange slices ( garnish)
mint sprigs ( garnish)
ice cubes ( mixture of normal ice cubes, orange juice ice cubes and orange slice & blackberry ice cubes)
How To Make blackberry & orange iced tea
Ice Cubes - For flavored ice cubes - freeze orange juice in ice cube trays.
Now for the orange slices/blackberries ice cubes - place half a slice of orange and two blackberries in ice cube tray and fill with water -- freeze and store in plastic bag until ready to use.
Steep teabags in 4 cups of boiling water for 3 - 4 minutes, then discard the teabags.
Place tea on counter to cool.
Don't allow tea to over steep, it will result in a bitter tea.
In large pot, bring blackberries, juice, sugar and 1/2 cup water to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until the blackberries break down.
Next add the berry mixture to the tea.
Now allow the tea and berry mixture to cool on the counter before putting into the fridge to prevent clouding in your tea.
Once tea has cooled put in fridge to chill for 4 hours.
Strain tea mixture and serve in a ice cube filled glass that you have rimmed with orange juice and dipped in sugar.
Garnish with orange slice and mint.
Close your eye’s, sit back on the deck and enjoy.
Iced tea taste best when it is freshly made and will last for two or three
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EDZ>KOL Arb is back
It didn't take much for traders to bail on their bullish positioning from yesty. Just a few big tech names cratering? Isn't Netflix more important than MOT? It'd be nice to have a clean chart to show you but you get the picture. Fear rules. Coal and Silver are dirt.


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Hi there, my Glaswegian friend :) Great songs you've got there and some new ones as well since last time I checked. I'm listening, sometimes logged in and sometimes OFF. Yea, maybe we should collaborate sometime. I miss Scotland and Glasgow but I'm sailing my longship over there in May or June so we should definitely meet and talk and share an Irn Bru or something.. :) Aye, long live powerpop with big guitars. See you 'round mate.. LG, Tromsø - NO.
hey mate;-) excellent, thank you for listening and for the nice comments mate, i appreciate it! please do let me know when your longboat arrives on our shores as it would be great to meet up for a cheeky wee piint or three! especially at non Norwegian crazy prices. hehe. collaboration would also be excellent, and interesting to see what we would come up with, so keep that in mind if you would ever like to do so;-) cheers mate! JimmyD
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Hey there Monsterpop. Great music. Makes me wanna party 'til the cows come home. Mighty good indeed. Cheers and keep on rockin'. \m/ TMH \m/
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NMB Bank & Rabo Partnerships join forces to boost the agribusiness in Zimbabwe
NMB Bank Zimbabwe and Rabo Partnerships entered into a multiyear partnership aimed at supporting the bank to become a dominant player in the food and agribusiness sector and to play a catalyst role in the development of the agricultural ecosystem.
Zimbabwe possesses an expansive and largely untapped food and agribusiness market, rich in natural resources and fertile arable land. Positioned in the sub-tropics of southern Africa the nation is uniquely poised for agricultural success. This sector plays a crucial role in Zimbabwe’s socio-economic landscape, serving as a major employer for a significant portion of the population and a cornerstone for ensuring national food security. With the agricultural sector consistently contributing around 12% to the annual GDP and representing 16% of the country’s export earnings, its significance is undeniable.
Gerald Gore, CEO of NMB Bank, reveals the bank’s ambitious endeavour to solidify its position as a prominent player in the food and agriculture sectors. “Our goal is to facilitate access to financing within both the wholesale markets and among smallholder farmers, a commitment we are wholeheartedly dedicated to achieving in the years ahead. In the initial phase of our endeavour, NMB will establish strategic partnerships within key segments, including horticulture, grain & oilseeds, as well as dairy and poultry value chains. These partnerships will not only bolster our presence but also extend our support to encompass market identification. Leveraging our robust digital capabilities, NMB aims to go beyond traditional banking services. We aspire to provide premium support and services, empowering farmers on the fields as well as connecting them to international markets,” he said.
“Given how central agriculture is to the Zimbabwean economy, in Rabo Partnerships, we have found a great partner, not only critical to the bank, but to the country. We view this partnership as transformational to the agriculture sector and we are positive that over the next three years, we will position ourselves to be a significant player in this sector,” said Mr Gore.
Mrs. Juliette Hensgens, Senior Project Manager at Rabo Partnerships, and Program Lead stated that it is impressive to see the enormous potential in the food & agribusiness market and NMB is well positioned to service this important sector. “We cannot wait to join forces to realise NMB’s ambition to become a key player in this sector,” she concluded.
For more information on NMBZ visit http://www.nmbz.co.zw

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It’s been a long month for Pau Gasol, and it looks like the summer will be even longer.On Friday we passed along a report saying Pau Gasol’s girlfriend broke up with him and that Pau was blaming Kobe’s wife for it.
He’s supposedly been dating Silvia Lopez Castro, a Dream Cheers cheerleader, for a while now.
Dream Cheers is a traveling dance group that performs halftime shows for sports teams like FC Barcelona.
Shouldn’t she be dating some soccer player or someone whose looks haven’t been compared to more animals than anyone in the history of professional sports?
When asked about the report, Pau expressed dismay over the “lies” and Kobe said his wife barely knew Pau’s girlfriend.
Now that the Lakers were embarrassingly swept out the playoffs and went down dishonorably, Gasol seems to have opened up about some of the issues.
The newspaper also added that people who claim to be close to the couple are “convinced” an engagement is inevitable. Fans were simultaneously mourning and celebrating the news. Many other fans were crushed because they hoped to marry him...
“So many people would flip but if the couple at some point announced they were engaged I’d be happy,” tweeted one fan. On Friday, Pau Gasol’s rep said “no comment” when asked whether the 36-year-old basketball player was tying the knot. Pau Gasol “secretly married” rumors have caused quite a stir among fans. That remains a mystery for now, as the basketball player’s rep hasn’t commented, nor the couple released an official statement yet. Willy Hernangomez #14 of the New York Knicks and Pau Gasol of the San Antonio Spurs talk after the game at Madison Square Garden on February 12, 2017 in New York City.Pau Gasol opted out of the final year of his contract with the Chicago Bulls on June 27 and decided to move on, reportedly choosing to sign with the San Antonio Spurs.David Aldridge of confirmed the deal was done after Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical reported the two sides were finalizing terms on a two-year, million deal.None the less, my opinion doesn’t matter and she’s settled with the llama.

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Writers always have reasons.
There’s an inner conversation but it never discloses the entire plot or, as is the case with mine, even a clever ending that you know you’d have no problem building up to. The conversation only reveals the reasons why you can’t, why you shouldn’t, why it doesn’t make any difference…
The best writers are not the ones who can ignore or control the conversation. The best writers may actually be tormented by it. It’s the most prolific writers who get it done, in their voice, without worrying about what people will think.
Almost two decades ago now I created a way to have some different conversations. I created an alter ego called… Walter Wego.
Walter Wego wrote and recorded a handful of songs using an old four track tape recorder, a borrowed bass and a rapper’s drum machine. Although I was shootin’ for Tom Waits the result is decidedly on par with Daniel Johnson.
This journal is a continuation of that indulgence, without the nom de plume.
So here may exist more songs with or without music, fictional starts and stops and observational essays on our times. I’ll catalog things I have written, speeches I have given, eulogies, correspondences (treasures like a missive I once penned to the Atomic Fire Ball Company), any content that may have been moderately creative or mildly interesting.
This is a depository for the flow of ideas that bombard my brain daily, at least the ones that can be put into words.
Enough! I know you’re really just here to experience Walter Wego!


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California top court nixes medical marijuana limits
January 21, 2010
Josh Richman, Oakland TribuneThe California Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously struck down state law's limits -- and, most likely, local limits, too -- on how much marijuana a patient or caregiver can possess or grow for medical purposes. But the state's highest court revived another part of state law that a lower court had ordered voided, protecting the state's voluntary identification card program for patients and caregivers.
The state attorney general's office had agreed with lawyers for defendant Patrick Kelly, of Lakewood, that the limits should be abolished but the ID card system retained.
Kris Hermes, spokesman for Oakland-based Americans for Safe Access, said the court's ruling also renders unconstitutional many city and county ordinances that impose possession and cultivation limits. Oakland, for example, had set limits of up to 72 indoor plants with up to 32 square feet of canopy, or up to 20 outdoor plants at any stage of development, and as much as 3 pounds of dried marijuana.
"I imagine it'll apply to us as well," Oakland City Attorney John Russo agreed. Though the ruling doesn't affect other local regulations, such as dispensary permits or police de-prioritization of marijuana enforcement, he added, "I think you can surmise pretty safely that this decision indicates a very short remaining life for some of the local attempts to quantify (legal amounts)."
Also under the ruling, those who opt into the ID card system and abide by state or local limits may remain protected from arrest and prosecution by state and local authorities. Those who exceed the limits, ID card or not, can still make a defense in court that they're abiding by the original law — exceeding the limits isn't a criminal act.
California voters in 1996 approved Proposition 215, the Compassionate Use Act; it set no possession or cultivation limits.
The Legislature in 2003 added new Health and Safety Code sections creating the voluntary ID card program and limiting a patient or caregiver to possessing no more than 8 ounces of dried marijuana and maintaining no more than six mature or 12 immature marijuana plants.
Kelly -- who suffers from hepatitis C, back problems including ruptured disks, a fused neck, nausea, fatigue, cirrhosis, appetite loss and depression -- got a doctor's recommendation and began using marijuana medically in 2005. Later that year, Los Angeles County deputy sheriffs arrested him after finding seven potted marijuana plants in his home and more growing outside his garage, and about 12 ounces of dried marijuana.
The state Supreme Court agreed Thursday with the California Court of Appeal's 2nd District that the 2003 law's limits were unconstitutional because the Legislature can amend a voter-approved law only if that law specifically allows amendment -- which Prop. 215 doesn't -- or through another voter-approved initiative.
But the ID card program isn't unconstitutional because it's voluntary, the court found, and the possession and cultivation limits can still apply to those who choose to get ID cards as a protection against unnecessary arrest and prosecution.
Hermes said the court was right to lift the limits, but leaves a lot to law enforcement's discretion.
"It creates a bit of a question as to how things will play out between law enforcement and the patient community for those patients who don't have state ID cards," he said. "In the hostile jurisdictions, you may find police going after any patient. That would be very unfortunate and would be a very sad outcome of this decision; however, that's a very real possibility that we have to be vigilant to try to deter."


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“High Voltage EP” have been on the radar of almost every music fans for long now since the artist announced the project, and it will mark his first official project this year as he also hinted about a studio album before the end of the year. On this one he decides to pack a body work of about 4 tracks in all where he connects with other top artists as they strive into perfecting the new history.
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Itay Malkin Black Diamond
Remember the black diamond ring from the Sex And The City 2 movie which ‘Big’ gave to Carrie when she came back from her trip? The reason he chose a black diamond instead of a traditional white is because there is no one else like Carrie Bradshaw.
The five-carat stone by designer Itay Malkin is set in 18 karat white gold with 80 round natural white pave diamonds equaling 0.35 carats. Malkin worked in collaboration with Sarah Jessica Parker and costume designer Patricia Field on the final design of the ring. The Itay Malkin ring is the only piece of jewellery from the movie that has been held to secrecy due to its importance in the plot, debuting for the first time on the big screen. Itay Malkin will produce the ring in a limited edition series for $10,000, each ring stamped with the limited edition serial number and certificate. It is available for sale online at patriciafield.com or through private sale by contacting Itay Malkin Designs at itaymalkin.com

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Students looking to dive into a new book have an opportunity to read a book with the entire school.
According to a study done by the National Endowment for the Arts, less than half of all American adults read a piece of literature each year. The study defines literature as any poetry, novel, short story or play.
“Reading interests and reading skills in the United States have been steadily declining for over 20 years,” said Dan Pearce, the associate dean of curriculum for the College of Language and Letters.
Back in 2016, Pearce and other faculty organized a campus-wide event to fight against this statistic. The event is called “The Big Read.” It was designed to encourage BYU-I students to read a specific piece of literature over the course of a semester.
For the winter and spring semesters, students have been prompted to read All Quiet on the Western Front, a novel by Erich Maria Remarque. The story follows a German soldier through the rigors of World War I.
“Part of the reason for choosing All Quiet on the Western Front, for this year, is that it marks the 100th anniversary since World War I,” Pearce said. “That war still impacts us today, and for our students, the thing that really surprised me was how they identified with the soldiers in the book.”
Charlee Anderson, a senior studying public health, is one of those students. Anderson said she took a hiatus from reading after she graduated high school. When Pearce first introduced Anderson to All Quiet on the Western Front, she was skeptical. After reading the text, she found herself relating to the book.
All Quiet on the Western Front deals heavily with issues regarding post-traumatic stress disorder, a condition that Anderson herself deals with.
“The book describes exactly how it feels to have PTSD,” Anderson said. “That ended up being more healing than it was destructive to me. Instead of unravelling me, it felt more like it was putting me back together.”
Anderson mentioned a quote by author David Foster Wallace, “Good fiction’s job is to comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.”
This has been one of the aims of the Big Read: to help demonstrate to students that literary works can influence readers on a personal level.
“Really great works of literature can change you, can transform you, make you a wiser and a more sympathetic person,” Pearce said. “Almost every measure of the quality of life is increased by reading, especially when reading high-quality literature.”
The Big Read has seen increased numbers in attendance and participation since its initiation two years ago. Pearce hopes to see this increase even further.
“I feel on very safe ground asserting that reading will make you a wiser person and give you a richer life,” Pearce said. “If that’s something you want in your life, then this (Big Read) is a great opportunity to share experiences with like-minded students.”
The Big Read will take place throughout the entirety of this semester, and students interested in participating can pick up their own copy of All Quiet on the Western Front from the BYU-I University Store.

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Be it photographs, acrylics, beads and jewels,
poems or book covers, quilts — it’s art. Any creation
or invention of our spirit and mind utilizing senses, hands
and feet, adds not subtracts positively. The Universe embraces
these objects, changes, and unfolds their humanity on its template.


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Designed by Devin Cobleigh-Morrison and Jon Trennepohl, this kite is from a limited run and a must have for your kite bag!
The original Tica was a progressive kite with a wild side, and for 2020 the Skyburner Team is releasing a dynamic team kite with an extensive sail and full trick capability. Boasting an almost 9 foot wingspan, the new 2020 Tica pays homage to its predecessor with smooth flight and unbelievable sail pressure down to the lightest winds and adds further predictability, accessibility, and unrivaled nimbleness for an oversize sport kite. The new Tica excels in slides and precision, with an unmatched pitch capability in mild to high winds. We’re bridging the smooth old school feel with accessibility in our modern trick world: and the Tica’s undeniable presence at the end of any pilots lines is here to show it. Designed by Devin Cobleigh-Morrison and Jon Trennepohl — produced by Skyburner Kites.


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The Psychiatrist will lead as a Medical Director, expanding on the development of Psychiatry services. Must also have ability to influence growth and innovation within the program as a physician leader. This is a 23 bed inpt unit. Sign on Bonus and attractive compensation package.
How to Apply
If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Sonja Myers at 800-783-9152 ext. 229 or email us at email@example.com regarding job number TX420

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TWO conmen who cheated pensioners out of £10 million to fund their lavish lifestyles have each been jailed for four years and eight months.
Matthew Noad, 30, and Clive Griston, 52, took luxury holidays in the Caribbean and dined in expensive restaurants with life savings they had scammed from elderly investors.
They cold-called scores of vulnerable victims promising amazing returns if they bought land in Scotland, Devon and Northamptonshire.
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Investors were told it would rocket in value once it was developed but none of the land was eligible to be built on and their money has never been recovered.
One of the victims, a blind 89-year-old man from Cardiff, was reported to have paid £94,000 for worthless plots of greenbelt land in Dumbarton.
The pair were jailed for four years and eight months each at the Old Bailey.
Judge Christopher Moss said: "Your victims were just about as vulnerable as could be imagined, most were elderly people who were completely taken in by your sophisticated sales platform."
Judge Moss said the scam was "skillfully" planned and "ruthlessly conducted" with a total loss of around £10m.
"It's difficult to imagine a more cynical dishonest way to effectively steal hard-earned money from victims," he added.
Griston, of Larch Dene, Orpington, Kent, and Noad, of Forest Drive, Keston, Kent, admitted making false representations about the financial viability of land in Dumbarton, Cullompton, Devon and Towcester, Northants, from December 31, 2005, to June 23, 2011.


Here we go again with town of Dracut asking for another vague tax increase. Seems every two years they try to sell something new to the town on the backs of its taxpayers.
Last time it was upgrades to the Police Department and digital upgrades to the schools, which they miraculously found funds for after the override was shot down by the voters. This time they want town residents to pick up the bill on a new fire station on Lakeview Avenue and security upgrades to the already falling-apart grammar schools. Of course these two projects are needed, but one has to wonder are the funds miraculously to be found again.
And if you ask any town official why weren't these projects budgeted and planned for if the town knew they were needed. They'll answer with the infamous rebuttal: the town of Dracut has a 90 percent residential tax base, and the money isn't there.
Meanwhile, the town is dragging its feet on setting up one of the biggest tax revenue generators in state history with the opening of recreational marijuana facilities, which the people voted for.
Maybe if Town Hall spent more time preparing, and working on the vision of Dracut, than bullying and running its employees through the mud, they might actually get something done.


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Hibiscus and Elderflower Mocktail
A tasty drink everyone will love!
- step-by-step directions
Hibiscus-Elderflower Simple Syrup:
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 bags hibiscus tea
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried elderflowers
- 2 tablespoons Hibiscus-Elderflower simple syrup
- soda water (to top)
- 1 orange slice (to garnish)
- 3 raspberries (to garnish)
- For the Hibiscus-Elderflower Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan bring the water to a boil. Once boiling add tea bags, pushing down to submerge, cover with a lid and remove from heat to let steep, about 10 minutes. Once fragrant discard tea bags, bring pot back to a simmer, add sugar and cook until sugar dissolves. Once dissolved add dried elderflowers, strain elderflowers and set aside to cool.
- For the Mocktail: Add hibiscus simple syrup to a glass filled with ice and top with soda water. Place one raspberry on a toothpick followed by one end of the orange and another raspberry. Thread the other side of the orange slice on a toothpick, bookending it with a raspberry, add to drink and serve.
- Tip: Keep extra Hibiscus-Elderflower syrup in an airtight container for another use for your favorite cocktail or mocktail.
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Fans React As FIFA 21 Ratings Are Revealed! On Thursday, EA Sports released the ratings for their newest instalment of the Fifa franchise. As expected, Messi and Ronaldo topped the charts. However, fans were livid at the rest of the ratings on FIFA 21.
EA Sports released the Top 100 Players on FIFA 21. The top 10 included usual suspects such as Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, Lewandowski, De Bruyne and Mo Salah. The top 10 has no contentions as these are the best players in world football.
Liverpool has 4 90-rated players in Sadio Mane, Mohammed Salah, Virgil Van Dijk and goalkeeper Allison Becker. League winning captain Jordan Henderson scored an impressive 86 overall. Which is the exact same as Paul Pogba.
Fans went livid when they saw that the Frenchman is rated the same as Henderson.
Player ratings of speedy wingers Jadon Sancho and Serge Gnabry stirred up debate. Somehow the 2 players had their pace decreased. FIFA suggesting that the extremely quick wingers have gotten slower.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had a stellar campaign for Arsenal, leading them to F.A Cup glory. The Gabonese international scored a brace in the semi-final and final itself before lifting the famous trophy. Aubameyang received a downgrade. From 88 in FIFA 20 to 87 in FIFA 21. Strange.
Romelu Lukaku took to the Twitter streets to let out his frustrations at these ratings. Lukaku had an inspired first season in Italy. He scored the most goals in a debut season for Inter Milan since Samuel Eto’o did so in 2010. The Belgian scored 85 (same as FIFA 20). His 81 pace rating is what angered him.
Defender Aymeric Laporte also voiced his discontent at these ratings.
See more fans react as FIFA 21 ratings are revealed!
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