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In recent years, AFFF concerns have surged, spotlighting it as a pressing public health and environmental issue. AFFF, prized for fire suppression, faces scrutiny for potential health effects and environmental contamination due to its usage. As awareness grows, lawsuits emerge, seeking compensation for those affected by AFFF-related issues.
In the following article, we embark on an exploration of the intricate landscape surrounding AFFF lawsuits.
Understanding AFFF Exposure
Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) has long been utilized in fire suppression due to its efficacy in combating flammable liquid fires. However, its PFAS composition has raised the alarm due to potential adverse health effects and environmental contamination.
Exposure to PFAS compounds, often tied to AFFF, is linked to health concerns. These include immune suppression, developmental issues, and specific cancers. This exposure can occur through contaminated drinking water, air, soil, and even direct contact in occupational settings.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) found PFAS, prevalent in AFFF, contaminating water sources in nearly 2,858 locations across the U.S. In 50 states and two union territories, the impact is alarmingly widespread. This contamination has affected millions of Americans, emphasizing the widespread nature of the issue.
Complications and Health Issues
AFFF and its constituent PFAS exposure have been linked to many complications and health issues. Potential health risks from PFAS exposure encompass immune, liver, and thyroid impacts. Moreover, a higher risk of specific cancers surfaces. Additionally, developmental concerns and reproductive issues have been observed, further accentuating the gravity of AFFF-related exposure.
The National Institute of Health’s study revealed a direct link between PFAS exposure and elevated rates of kidney and testicular cancers. Exposed populations experienced concerning correlations. The study also found an association with prostate cancer.
The findings underscore the urgent need to address AFFF-related health concerns and provide avenues for affected individuals to seek compensation and justice.
Qualifying Criteria for AFFF Lawsuits
Amid growing concerns about AFFF’s harms, affected individuals and communities seek justice and compensation for the resulting repercussions. To pursue an AFFF lawsuit, certain qualifying criteria must be met to ensure a legitimate legal claim.
To meet AFFF lawsuit criteria, individuals must establish a clear connection between AFFF exposure and health issues or environmental harm. Documented evidence of exposure, medical records indicating health issues, and expert testimonies can strengthen the claim’s validity.
Moreover, showcasing that responsible parties didn’t adequately warn about AFFF risks becomes pivotal in constructing a compelling case. It highlights negligence and strengthens legal arguments.
As the legal landscape evolves, staying informed about the AFFF lawsuit update is pivotal for those seeking justice in the wake of AFFF-related challenges.
According to TorHoerman Law’s latest information, Tyco Fire Protection Products aims to cease producing and selling AFFF by June 2024. The company, implicated in the AFFF Lawsuit, takes this step toward resolution and accountability.
Firefighters and First Responders
These individuals are at an elevated risk of exposure due to their frequent use of AFFF during emergencies. While AFFF is a crucial tool in saving lives, its potential health implications have cast a shadow over the well-being of these heroes.
Firefighters and first responders seeking compensation and justice in AFFF-related lawsuits must navigate specific challenges. Establishing a clear connection between AFFF exposure and subsequent health issues is paramount. Documented records of incidents where AFFF was employed, and medical documentation indicating health complications can bolster their legal claims.
Veterans and Military Personnel
AFFF has been widely utilized in military firefighting operations, exposing service members to potential health risks. As the implications of AFFF exposure become more evident, veterans and military personnel are seeking avenues for compensation and justice.
Qualifying for AFFF-related lawsuits often requires military personnel to demonstrate a clear link between their service-related AFFF exposure and subsequent health issues. Medical records and evidence of exposure during training or firefighting operations play a crucial role in building a compelling legal case.
As a Congressional Research Service report outlined, more than 700 U.S. military installations employed AFFF, impacting numerous service members. This usage raises concerns for potentially millions within the military community. This widespread exposure underscores the urgency of addressing the concerns of veterans and military personnel within the framework of AFFF lawsuits.
Recognizing veterans’ sacrifices and unique situations is vital as they seek compensation and justice, underscoring their significance.
Nearby Residents and Communities
The ability of AFFF to contaminate soil, water sources, and air raises concerns of extended exposure, risking the health of nearby residents. Communities near AFFF deployment sites face potential well-being hazards.
Qualifying for AFFF-related lawsuits for nearby residents and communities often necessitates showcasing a demonstrable connection between AFFF contamination and adverse health effects. Documented instances of water source contamination, soil testing results, and medical records indicating health complications play a pivotal role in substantiating legal claims.
Workers in Industrial Settings
The impact of AFFF reaches beyond traditional firefighting scenarios, affecting workers in industrial settings where it is used as a safety measure. Often exposed to AFFF during routine operations, these workers face potential health risks due to the PFAS in foam. As concerns grow, workers in industrial settings are seeking avenues to seek compensation and justice for AFFF-related health issues.
However, to qualify for AFFF-related lawsuits, industrial workers must establish a direct link between AFFF exposure and subsequent health complications. Medical records and evidence of workplace AFFF usage play a significant role in building a strong legal case.
The emergence of AFFF lawsuits signifies a significant turning point. It addresses the intricate health and environmental challenges tied to its usage. Traversing this complex terrain reveals diverse individuals and communities impacted, all pursuing compensation and justice for AFFF effects.
As AFFF lawsuits unfold, the legal system must remain attuned to each group’s unique challenges. Fostering understanding and acknowledging struggles, we unite to ensure equitable justice. Together, we aim for accountability, compensation, and a safer future amid AFFF-related challenges.


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The YggDrasil software provider in addition to surprising the online slots with games with great design quality, also does so including functions as beneficial as those that include Jackpot Express slots: three different boats and three different bonuses . Awards can be obtained until X2,175 and includes wildcard and scatter. It is available on mobile phones and tablets. Know all the advantages and features of the Slot Jackpot Express in this review.
Inspired by the world of gambling of the last century, Yggdrasil Jackpot Express Slots is a game that, thanks to its special features, you can offer prizes up to X2,175. It is a 5-reel slot, 3 lines and 20 pay lines with an RTP of 96.20% that allows bets between 0.20 and 100.00. Includes wildcard, scatter, 3 jackpots and 3 free spin bonuses. You can play on iPhone, iPad and Android devices.
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When you get 3 scatters on the reels, a fortune roulette that will indicate if the player will receive one of the three free spin bonuses or can play for one of the three jackpots. Each bonus includes 10 free games and there are three types:
• Letters: At the end of each free spin you will have the opportunity to challenge the croupier in the cards to get a Sticky wildcard.
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The Slot Jackpot Express of YGGDrasil is a game of 5 reels and 20 pay lines with an RTP of 96.20% that allows bets between 0.20 and 100.00. It is average volatility / high and has prizes x2,175. Includes wildcard, scatter, 3 jackpots and 3 free spin bonuses. It can be played on iOS and Android devices.

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Last night, skygazers enjoyed a celestial treat: a total eclipse of a supermoon -- a moon at its closest point to Earth in its orbit. The ruddy orb appeared larger than usual in the nighttime sky.
By Larisa Epatko
Sunday night, the sun, earth and a full moon will be in a straight line, making the moon, which is in its closing point of orbit, appear much brighter than usual. This phenomenon, referred to as "supermoon" total lunar eclipse,…
By PBS NewsHour
On Sunday evening, starting around 8:45pm there will be a full eclipse of the moon right when it is at the perigee of its orbit, the point closest to the Earth. This will lead to what is being called a…
By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins
If you slept through this morning’s blood moon, or missed out due to the cloudy conditions in some parts of country, social media has you covered.
By Nora Daly
By Jenny Marder
For 59 minutes early Wednesday morning, the moon will turn an eerie shade of copper red when it passes through the Earth’s shadow in a total lunar eclipse. And if the skies are clear enough and you look at…
By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy
A rare “blood moon” eclipse will be visible in the North and South American skies tonight, when the Earth’s shadow covers the full moon in an eerie red glow.
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Computer algebra system Maple is used to demonstrate basic mathematical concepts that students encounter in subjects Mathematics 1 (BE5B01MA1) and Introductory Algebra (BE5B01LAG). Seminars provide both computational and graphical examples with particular emphasis on problems whose solution without Maple is either difficult or impossible.
The requirement for receiving the credit is an active participation in the tutorials.
The lecture is intertwined with exercise.
1. Principles of program Maple.
2. Introduction to Maple.
3. Polynomials, roots of polynomials.
4. Problem-oriented solving.
5. Real functions and their limits, continuity, derivatives.
6. Problem-oriented solving.
7. Matrices, operations with matrices, determinants, inverse matrices.
8. Problem-oriented solving.
9. Local extrema and graphing. Applications of differentiation.
10. Problem-oriented solving.
11. Systems of linear equations. Free vectors, dot product, cross product. Linear figures in in three-dimensional Euclidean space.
12. Problem-oriented solving.
13. Indefinite and definite integral, applications of integration.
14. Problem-oriented solving.
 Maple User Manuals and Programming Guides, Maplesoft, a division of Waterloo Maple Inc., http://www.maplesoft.com/documentation_center/
 Heck, A.: Introduction to Maple, 2nd ed., Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1996


Step Truck - Two Step
Step truck with two steps. Easy to convert from two steps into a sack truck.
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|External Dimensions||W x D x H mm. Folded - 460 x 70 x 990. As sack truck 480 x 490 x 990. As step unit 470 x 530 x 920.|
|Features||Made to EN-131 Standard; Can be folded up to be neat and compact; Fold away wheels; Sack truck toe plate 375 x 210 mm; Platform height 490 mm; Weighs 6.5 kg;|
Step truck with two steps. Converts easily from two steps into a sack truck and back again due to fold away wheels. This neat and compact sack truck is ideal for use both as a sack truck and as a small set of steps.


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Great Drives, Idaho: Pit Stops
The Hotel McCall, built at the turn of the century, is a handsome place with 37 rooms, many offering views of Payette Lake. A full menu of outdoor pursuits is available nearby, as are a number of restaurants. For great Mexican, try Jessica's (208-634-8105; www.mccall-idchamber.org/members/hotelmccall; doubles, $55-$125).
Each hand-hewn log cabin at Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch has a stone hearth stocked with enough firewood to keep you warm for days. Dining in the historic main lodge is simultaneously down-home and elegant, and a soak in the thermal pool beneath a clear, star-filled sky is a memorable end to any Idaho adventure (208-774-3544; www.idahorocky.com; $124 per person, including breakfast and dinner).
Sun Valley Just outside Ketchum, the sprawling Sun Valley resort complex hardly reveals its size. Despite two massive hotels, 12 restaurants, three bars, a golf course, and every conceivable resort diversion, it still somehow manages to be comfortable, charming, and nostalgic. Winter visitors can enjoy more than 2,000 acres of downhill skiing at Bald and Dollar mountains (208-622-2001; www.sunvalley.com; doubles, $129-$299).

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LOYALISTS IN CANADA
By Guest Author Vicki Delany
History, they say, is written by the winner.
It’s also written differently depending on what side you happen to be on.
My newest book, More than Sorrow, is set in Prince Edward County, Ontario, where I live. I moved here four years ago and one of the first things I noticed was the sign as you approach the main town, Picton (pop 4,000) proclaiming “A Proud Loyalist Town”. Highway 33, which runs through the County along the north shore of Lake Ontario to Kingston, is named The Loyalist Highway, and signs depict a couple in period dress. What, thought I, is all this about? Then I began seeing flags – Union Jacks? Not quite. One of the stripes was missing.
In Canada we have a reputation of ignoring our history. I can’t really be counted among those, as I’ve always had a keen interest in history. I majored in Modern History at University. (Although my major was Modern European History.) I knew something, vaguely, about the Loyalists who settled Ontario, but obviously not enough.
So I set about learning.
As Americans you might have been brought up to think that all but a few scoundrels and traitors were keen on independence. Not so fast. Apparently something like 30% of the residents of the colony thought it a bad idea. Only a few years prior to 1776 almost no one in the colony, including those who became the leading “patriots”, was arguing for independence, but for a slightly fairer tax system. It can be argued, and often has, that the revolution could easily have been prevented if the British had merely bent a little rather than remaining stubbornly intransigent. See The March of Folly by Barbara Tuchman. (Highly recommended - one of the books that has had the most influence on my political thought.)
Many Loyalists simply thought there was no reason to go to war over a tax dispute. Many agreed with aims of eventually achieving some degree of independence, but thought that Treason was not a good way to begin a county. Many were appalled at the actions of the mob – outright ‘confiscation of property’ aka theft, beating and killing supposed opponents – and thought no good could come of it. (In the famous quote attributed to Mather Byles, Boston Clergyman, “which is better – to be ruled by one tyrant three thousand miles away, or by three thousand tyrants not a mile away?”) Many simply didn’t want to take sides, and found themselves being forced to when their homes were torched and their property taken.
When all the smoke had cleared, there were in excess of 60,000 people who chose to leave the new United States. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyalist_(American_Revolution)#Emigration_from_the_U.S.)
They were refugees in every sense of the word. The British army and government remained loyal to those who’d been loyal to them, and provided transportation away from the States for anyone who wanted to leave. Many went back to England or Scotland, many to parts of North America that were not yet American, such as Florida, and many to the West Indies. When I was in Turks and Caicos in the winter, we visited the remains of a loyalist plantation. Slaves who had supported the British side were given their freedom and a spot on a ship out. Many of them settled in Nova Scotia, where their descendants live today, and some went back to Africa. (If you are interested in the Black Loyalist story, try the superb Book Of Negroes by Lawrence Hill. That’s the book’s Canadian name; it has something different in the U.S. [Someone Knows My Name -- BK] The Book of Negroes was the list the British kept in New York of blacks wanting to flee.)
People you might think had no love for the British remained loyal. I was surprised to learn what firm Loyalists many Scots were. One would assume that having fought so hard against the English in 1745 they would be on the anti-British side. Nope. A lot of Scots who’d come to America after the Battle of Culloden were Loyalists. One of Scotland’s greatest heroines, Flora McDonald, savior of Bonnie Prince Charlie after Culloden, moved to America, and became a staunch Loyalist. After the American Revolution she returned via Canada to Skye, where she remained until she died. According to a source I read, the Jacobites did not consider themselves to be ‘rebels’ in any way. They supported what they considered to be the true King of Scotland. Thus were not inclined to support rebellion in America.
A great many of these refugees came to Canada, over a thousand to what is now Prince Edward County.
What I hadn’t fully realized is that Ontario was almost totally unsettled at that time. Canada consisted of French Quebec and some settlements in Nova Scotia. A small township had been established in the Niagara area. And that was it. So when the new settlers came to this area there was nothing but wilderness. No roads, no towns. Nothing but dark, impenetrable forest.
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Not even Native Canadians. There’s a big Mohawk Reserve near the County called Tyendenaga. It was settled by Loyalists also. The Indians fought on the side of the British in the Revolution (as they did in the War of 1812) and when their side lost, they lost their land and became refugees.
Many of these refugees were not farmers: they might be townspeople, shopkeepers, newspapermen, tradesmen, maybe soldiers. As is the case with refugees down through time, most of them lost everything except the clothes they stood in when they fled their homes. The British government gave them transportation, and some supplies with which to begin. Imagine facing the true North American Wilderness, with a handful of seeds, a hand-made axe, maybe an ox to share with your neighbours, and no farming experience. The first order of business would have been to chop down a patch of ancient forest, to clear land and get wood to start building. They lived in tents or rough shacks the first years. In Ontario – in winter!
When I decided I wanted to write another stand-alone suspense novel, I knew I wanted it to be a modern gothic, a book with strands of the past and hidden secrets affecting people today. I am interested in how war affects lives, particularly the non-combatants, and quickly came up with the idea of a war correspondent injured in Afghanistan and a young female Afghan refugee. Refugee? Where had I heard that before?
Thus, in telling the story of Maggie Macgregor, a Loyalist refugee, I hoped to draw parallels between the refugee experience of Canada’s original settlers with those arriving today. And hopefully I have also had something to say about universal truths, particularly of women caught up in a fight that is not their own.

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In the News
Dr. Andrew Nelson on Niki Taylor's "having it ALL" Show, featuring Fractora Skin Tightening!
January 8, 2013
Dr. Andrew Nelson, Harvard and UCLA trained, board certified dermatologist, is interviewed by supermodel Niki Taylor about Fractora, a new innovation of anti-aging treatment. In this clip Dr. Nelson explains everything that patients need to know about Fractora, how it is the next generation in skin resurfacing, who can use the treatment, and the recovery process.


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Who is Star Black?
She was recently published in The Paris Review and has written three books of sonnets, a collection of double sestinas, and a book of collaged free verse. Her poems have been anthologized in The Penguin Book of the Sonnet, 110 Stories: New York Writers After September 11, and The Best American Erotic Poems: From 1880 to The Present. Her collages have been exhibited at Poets House and The Center for Book Arts, and published in One of a Kind: UniqueArtists Books by Pierre Menard Gallery.
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Integré won a 2007 Best Award from BtoB magazine for its “Smooooooooooth”
direct mail campaign created for material handling systems manufacturer
Rite-Hite Corp. BtoB magazine reports on the national business-to-business
marketing communications industry.
This is the second honor for Integré from BtoB magazine this
year. In April, Integré was named one of the top 100 business-to-business
agencies in the country by the publication.
The campaign, which won honorable mention in the “direct campaign
— less than $200,000” category, introduced Rite-Hite’s
Smooth Transition Dok System. Integré used images from the game
of pool to emphasize the smoothness of the system, which allows forklift
operators to load and unload trucks without experiencing the bumps and
drops that can lead to chronic spinal-related injuries, as well as product
and equipment damage.
“We are honored to be recognized by BtoB magazine,” said
Bill Campbell, vice president/creative services for Integré.
“We also appreciate the opportunity to partner with clients such
as Rite-Hite to develop and execute strategic, innovative campaigns.”
Elements of the campaign included a triangular yellow mailer that
read “Caution! Speed bumps ahead” and opened up to a rack
of billiard balls, another mailer that depicted a forklift truck on
a long red pool table, and a sales incentive piece containing a block
of cue chalk.
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Big news in the world of Oregon dairy and cheese! Oregon State University announced yesterday that it has received an $860,000 grant to create a new dairy center and new professorship within the College of Agriculture. Paul Arbuthnot and wife Sandra donated the funds to create the Arbuthnot Dairy Center, designed to become a center for research and outreach for the benefit of small dairy processors. Paul Arbuthnot is the former president of Sunshine Dairy, one of the last remaining dairy plants still operating within the city of Portland. Professor Lisbeth Goddik of the OSU Food Science Department will hold the first professorship endowed by the grant. Goddik has been working for several years to resurrect the OSU Creamery, which closed in the 1960s. The new facility was licensed for cheese production earlier this year, and Goddik hopes to develop several OSU produced cheeses in 2011. Goddik said that the grant will, among other things, assist her in bringing in national and international experts to assist local cheesemakers, as well as develop new styles of cheese.
See the full news release here.

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African Court can't handle Uhuru, Ruto cases
15 July 2013, 07:58
Nairobi - Daily Nation reports President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto's cases can not be handled by the African Court.
According to the court's president Lady Justice Sophia Akuffo, the court has no jurisdiction to handle the cases but the African Union is planning to expand its jurisdiction to deal with such cases.
Addressing journalists at Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi, Akuffo said the recommendation on the expansion of the court’s jurisdiction
is expected to be tabled before the AU Heads of State and Governments
Summit in January 2014 before being voted for.
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Donald Trump asked the US Treasury Department to impose import tariffs on Chinese goods at 10% and worth $200b.
New tariffs will come into force if China does not refuse to change bad practices and end its plans to levy US $5 billion in US dollars.
At present, there are no details of what goods will be affected, but Trump is most likely aimed at those produced by theft of intellectual property.
The current market reaction is a strong JPY growth and a decline in stock indices.
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With skyrocketing land prices, instances of land grab are on the rise in Gujarat, prompting the State authorities to act tough on mafias that grab government or private land using forged documents and false records.
After the Gujarat Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act was enacted in 2020, the State administration has lodged 586 FIRs, under which a total of 2,256 individuals have been booked.
The authorities have filed the charge-sheet in 336 cases out of 586 FIRs that have been lodged.
In the Assembly, Gujarat Revenue Minister Rajendra Trivedi stated that after the law was passed, a total of 12,342 complaints related to land grab over 1,014 ha were received. After scrutiny by the revenue and police officials, 818 complaints were found to be genuine and recommended for further action.
According to Mr. Trivedi, so far land worth ₹1,075 crore had been freed from the mafia.
Similarly, 499 complaints were received on land grab at government land parcels over 695 ha. After detailed scrutiny, 121 complaints were recommended for prosecution and, accordingly, 99 FIRs were lodged against 478 individuals.
Need for law
The Gujarat Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act was apparently brought in because there were, according to the State’s officials, several reports of land mafia grabbing farmers’ land in several places and particularly in the vicinity of the main cities, where realty prices have seen a massive jump as cities are expanding.
Under the law, anyone who illegally grabs land, provides money for construction, threatens the owner, extorts rent, or helps in any such activity will be considered a land grabber. It could be a commercial company, a group of people or a religious or charity organisation.
The complaints are scrutinised by the SITs constituted at every district.
At every district level, a seven-member committee headed by the Collector, which also includes the District Superintendent of Police, Municipal Commissioner, Police Commissioner, Chief Executive Officer of the urban development authority and the resident Additional Collector of each district has been designated to look into complaints of land grab.
As per the law, the committee has to meet once a fortnight to look into a complaint by any aggrieved person. After scrutiny, it has to appoint an inquiry officer, who has to submit a report, based on which the committee has to make a decision within 21 days.
The law provides for 10 years of imprisonment, extendable up to 14 years, for violators.
On Friday, the Assembly passed the Gujarat Land Grabbing (Prohibition) (Amendment) Bill-2022, which proposes that the word ‘land’ in the original act “shall not include the land in respect of which applications for grants are pending on the date of commencement of this Act under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights), Act, 2006”.
The amendment is meant to protect tribals from any penal action under the Act if they had already applied for allocation of land under Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act.

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Fashion is a form of self-expression and autonomy. It involves clothing, accessories, hairstyle, and even body posture. It also implies a trending look. There are many different types of fashion. In addition to being a form of self-expression, fashion is also a form of commerce. Fashion also plays a big role in promoting a political agenda.
Fashion is a form of self-expression
Fashion is an artistic expression that allows people to express themselves. It is not only an outlet for individual expression, but it can also have a cultural or emotional meaning. By choosing bold colors and clothes, people can express themselves in a way that is unique to them. They can show their cultural identity by wearing clothing that represents their ethnicity or nationality. While fashion tends to change often, there are certain trends that will always be popular.
Fashion has also become an important form of expression and a way to tell stories. It has been used in celebrations such as pride. However, fashion magazines can also lead people to believe that they have to follow the latest trends to look good. However, the best way to express yourself through fashion is by letting your individuality shine through.
It is a form of art
Fashion is an art form that has the power to inspire people through the use of beautiful clothes. Beautiful clothing, paired with stunning fashion shows, can be works of art in themselves. Art is a fluid definition, but we can say that art is anything that expresses creativity and expression. Art can be simple or complex, but it always has a message.
In addition to paintings and music, fashion is a form of art, since it lets people express themselves through their clothing and accessories. For example, a person can use bleach pens to paint on a garment, instead of using iron-on letters.
It is a form of commerce
Fashion is a form of commerce that involves the production, marketing, and sale of clothing and other products. It originated in America and Europe, but is now a global industry. Many garments are created in one country, then manufactured and finished in another. Once manufactured, they are shipped to warehouses in other countries and then sold in retail outlets worldwide. The fashion industry is a complex system, encompassing raw materials, designers, manufacturers, contractors, advertising, and more.
It is a political weapon
Fashion can be used as a political weapon and can help communicate a message in a variety of ways. It can be used to gain attention and control how people perceive you, as well as a powerful way to distract people from questionable plans and actions. The Currituck region in North Carolina, for example, has a representative named Bobby Hanig who uses fashion to gain attention and interest.
There are countless examples of political women using the power of fashion to advance their causes. Louis XIV, for example, used fashion as one of his main tools of government, promoting fashion among the nobility to make them afraid of overthrowing him. Elizabeth I, too, used fashion to convey her power and wealth and to reinforce her mythical status as a virgin queen. And even the most recent queen, Elizabeth II, used fashion to assert her political messages. She used her coronation gown to communicate her political stance and to express her wealth.
It is a form of expression
Fashion is a means of expressing oneself, and it can be a way to distinguish oneself among others. This form of expression can be created by people from all walks of life, and allows them to make their individual style a reflection of who they are. It also allows people to keep their personal dignity and avoid unwanted attention.
According to Matika, fashion has become a cultural and social context, and elements of popular culture are often fused with each other. For example, fashion is not just a matter of aesthetics, but also includes music, hairstyle, and body posture. It is also a way to express ideas and opinions.


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In Bear Markets, Most Addresses are Unprofitable
The data shows that in previous bear markets, most addresses were not profitable.
- This data from IntoTheBlock indicates that just over half of all Bitcoin addresses are currently in the red, meaning that they are sitting on losses. However, 45% of addresses are in the green, indicating that they are holding unrealized gains. The remaining addresses are roughly at break-even.
- As bitcoin's price continues to rise, more and more addresses are becoming out-of-the-money. IntoTheBlock defines out-of-the-money addresses as those that acquired coins at an average price higher than bitcoin's going market rate of $16,067. This means that these addresses are now sitting on losses.
- Lucas Outumuro, head of research at IntoTheBlock, believes that the bearish momentum looks overdone. He believes that the market is currently undervalued and that there is potential for upside in the near future.
- The current bear market in cryptocurrency appears to be following the same pattern as previous bear markets, with the majority of addresses becoming increasingly "out of the money." However, it is unclear at this point how long this trend will continue, or whether it will eventually lead to a
- It's interesting to note that the percentage of out-of-the-money addresses stands at 55% even though Bitcoin bottomed near $3,200 around the same time. This just goes to show that there's still a lot of potential for Bitcoin to grow, even after a bear market.
- The percentage of addresses out of the money rose to 62% during the depths of the 2015 bear market. However, this number has been steadily declining since then and is now down to 32%. This shows that more and more people are becoming bullish on Bitcoin and are confident in its future price movements.
- There is no guarantee that past data will repeat itself in the future, and the recent collapse of crypto exchange FTX may bring more pain to the market. Those who have invested in cryptocurrencies should be aware of the risks involved, and should only invest what they can afford to lose.


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A familiar event type reborn. Molded and manipulated into something different and freshly challenging. While your wits and endurance and skill will be tested, the methods and strategy you’ll need to employ will be much different. Strap in for Clash of Champions, a new take on People’s Champion Challenge.
Clash takes PCC’s dynamic rewards and the SPIRIT of its frantic chase to the top and meshes them with new gameplay concepts that we’ve come up with over here in SuperCard Labs. If Clash was a recipe, it’d be a single part PCC combined with three parts something, you know, new.
At the start of a Clash, you’ll pick one of two Champions as your event card. Everyone then splits up into two teams based on their choice and works to edge out the other side. Individually, you’ll battle through matches against increasingly difficult sets of cards and ultimately try to defeat the rival Champion once per level. Defeating the rival earns a win for your Champion.
To do that, you’ll be tasked with finding the rival on a board of upside down cards. If you select a card that isn’t the rival, you must take them on in a solo match using a Superstar from your Clash deck. You can use “peeks” to see where some non-rival cards are on the board and narrow your choices down. Once you find the rival, knock him out in a solo match to earn points and move on to the next level.
Along the way, you earn Milestone rewards based on individual points. Those points also factor into Leaderboard rewards, which can yield the event card if you rank high enough. Like in LMS, the card’s stats are determined by your spot on the Leaderboard. These stats can get super beefy. Plus, if your Champion finishes with more wins, you earn a special prize pack at the end of the event.
So, it’s beneficial to be on the winning side. But the Leaderboard allows you to earn sweet rewards no matter which Champion comes out victorious. And the event card earned from the Leaderboard will be the Champion you chose, not the one that wins. Even if you’re on the losing side, you can still earn the best card in the event.
Clash debuts May 21 with [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] as the two Champions. After our maintenance break on May 20, you’ll have some time to prepare your deck of male Superstars. More importantly, you will need to find the hatred in your heart to knock out the same dude over and over.
We’re excited to get this back into your hands with a new and improved event. As always, feel free to leave your feedback on our social channels as you play Clash. We’ll be listening.


BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Department of Health announced Wednesday that an adult living in Baltimore is the first confirmed case of West Nile Virus in the state in 2021.
The department said West Nile virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes who have been infected by feeding on birds who have the virus. In rare instances, the virus may be spread from person to person through organ donation, blood transfusion, breastfeeding, or from pregnant mother to fetus.READ MORE: 'The School Shouldn't Be Open Right Now': Parents React To COVID-19 Outbreak At Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School
The disease affects the nervous system, and up to 80 percent of people who are infected will not display any signs of illness at all. Those who have underlying health conditions, however, could become seriously ill, officials said.READ MORE: Almost 9,000 Vaccinated Marylanders Get Additional Shots Since Approval of Pfizer Booster
“This is the season when we start to see West Nile virus spread in Maryland, so we urge people to be vigilant and take steps to avoid infection,” said MDH Deputy Secretary for Public Health, Dr. Jinlene Chan. “Disease surveillance teams are closely monitoring increasing numbers of infected mosquitoes that have turned up in several areas across the state.”
The number of people testing positive for West Nile Virus varies from year. Officials said in 2018, 45 people tested positive while in 2019, only seven people were known to have contracted the virus.MORE NEWS: 'We're The Cure To This Situation': 9 Killed, 13 Wounded In Baltimore Over The Past Week


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Editorial: Unleash Doodle Trail’s potential
With a little creative planning and assistance from local governments, the Doodle Trail can do for the cities of Pickens and Easley what the Swamp Rabbit Trail has done for Travelers Rest in Greenville County. For five years now the Swamp Rabbit Trail has connected Travelers Rest with the city of Greenville, and the trail has been praised for being a key factor in the rebirth of Travelers Rest and helping it become a cool destination.
The Doodle Trail has been open for more than a month now, and it already is getting rave reviews from people who have covered most or all of the 7.5 miles on bike or foot. The trail will not reach its full potential unless its trailheads become destination points that put people into those two towns and give them a reason to sit a spell, spend some money and return time and again.
The trailheads for the Doodle leave much to be desired and are not integrated with the cities that the trail connects. On the Easley side the trailhead is about a half mile outside of the city with no obviously safe way for making it into town. It also is a small parking lot with a portable toilet.
On the Pickens side the trail ends abruptly just short of the town next to abandoned buildings. That destination accurately was described in a recent Greenville News writer Ron Barnett’s story as “pretty much an eyesore.”
The opportunities are limitless for the Doodle Trail, and Easley and Pickens deserve credit for seeing the potential of the old rail line that connected the two cities and taking the initiative to turn it into a trail. Our country’s “Rails to Trails” program is a huge success story and many more chapters remain to be written. The Doodle Trail can be one of the chapters, and it is encouraging to see Pickens City Council exploring what to do with their trailhead.
The Pickens City Council is working with Blake Sanders of Alta Planning + Design, the same company that designed the trail, to explore options, Barnett reported. Sanders has been instructed to come back with a plan that starts with what to do with the two abandoned railroad buildings on the site. Final plans probably will include a plaza or park, along with additional parking.
A concern voiced in Pickens revolves around the desire to commercialize the trail but in a way that doesn’t compete with efforts to bring more business to Main Street. While that desire seems understandable, an observation based on the Swamp Rabbit Trail is that businesses will go where they see a natural fit that allows them to make a profit. Development at the trailhead doesn’t have to be seen as competition for the downtown area and most likely can complement plans for Main Street.
Pickens already is ahead of any efforts in Easley because of the challenge there of locating and then building a route into the heart of the city. That half-mile connector into Easley is essential to the trail’s success and to the safety of people who use it.
The Swamp Rabbit Trail has proven to be one of the best things to happen in Greenville County in the past decade. It was opened in 2010 and several extensions or spurs have been added since then. Even more additions are on the drawing board.
The most recent impact study of the Swamp Rabbit Trail showed more than 500,000 people used the trail between July 2012 and July 2013. That was a 20 percent increase over numbers in the impact study from the previous year, and it was proof of the ever-increasing popularity of the trail that provides healthy entertainment for families and individuals.
That impact study also demonstrated that businesses near the Swamp Rabbit Trail love their location, and some exist purely because of the trail. The Year 3 Impact Study of the Greenville County Trail found that 25 percent of the trail users are tourists and they boost the local economy by $6.7 million. The study also found that businesses on or near the trail see increases in sales and revenue between 10 percent and 85 percent.
Rails to Trails Conservancy (www.railstotrails.org) noted that trails “add value to our lives in so many ways—increasing our mobility, improving our health, spurring economic development and job creation, protecting our environment and creating powerful connections within, to and across communities.” That has been found true in Greenville County and it can be proven true in Pickens with the Doodle Trail.

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Colonia Americana in Guadalajara Dubbed the ‘Coolest City in the World’
To commemorate the end of 2022, TimeOut released a list of the 51 coolest neighborhoods in the world. Among them are cities like Shimokitazawa in Japan or Ridgewood in New York City. However, the top spot went to Colonia Americana, a neighborhood in Guadalajara that’s finally getting some well-deserved attention.
The magazine describes Colonia Americana as “little explored,” especially in comparison to other Mexican hotspots like Mexico City or Puerto Vallarta. However, many Mexicans think of Guadalajara as one of the most cultured cities in the entire country.
Firstly, TimeOut lists the city’s neo-gothic church, Templo Expiatorio, as a must-see. Additionally, they mention music venues like Segundo Piso Music and art galleries like Tiro Al Blanco.
However, there’s no better way to learn about Colonia Americana than from the people who actually live there. Soon after TimeOut published the list, a series of TikToks from locals gave potential travelers a better idea of what to expect.
What is it like to live in Colonia Americana?
If you’re thinking about making the trip down, here are some great videos to get you started. However, it should be known that while many locals agree about the city’s cultural significance, many take the time to remind viewers that the community still faces issues regarding class, crime, and stability.
This video, however, comes from the perspective of a tourist spending a night out in Colonia Americana.
This video is a direct response to the TimeOut article, adding on to the highlights they mentioned while giving potential visitors an intimate look at what they should expect.
However, this particular TikTok comes courtesy of a local realtor, giving viewers a tour of the city as a place to potentially relocate full-time.
Finally, we have a TikTok series profiling Colonia Americana, its unique architecture, and the day-to-day life of its residents.


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The Game Awards 2022, the ninth edition of Geoff Keighley’s annual showcase of big games both new and coming soon, airs live on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. EST/4:30 p.m. PST. You can watch this year’s Game Awards right here, via YouTube. The show is also streaming live on Twitch, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and lots of other platforms. Viewers who watch on Steam have a chance to win a Steam Deck from Valve during the event.
Keighley, game developers, and publishers have started teasing what viewers can expect from The Game Awards 2022, including new looks at Tekken 8, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Destiny 2: Lightfall, and something new from ol’ Crash Bandicoot himself. Also appearing are Glass Onion’s Daniel Craig, Jessica Henwick, and Rian Johnson, and The Last of Us stars Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Troy Baker, and Ashley Johnson. Exactly what all that Hollywood talent will bring with them is still a mystery.
Other likely candidates include a new look at Final Fantasy 16 from Square Enix, Street Fighter 6 from Capcom, and Diablo 4 from Blizzard Entertainment. Given how much teasing longtime Geoff Keighley collaborator Hideo Kojima’s been doing about Kojima Productions’ next game, that could show up here too.
One title that’s not expected to appear is the next game from NetherRealm Studios, the folks behind Mortal Kombat and Injustice. NetherRealm chief creative officer Ed Boon said ahead of the show that his studio isn’t ready to announce its next game just yet.
Of course, this is also an awards show. To see which games are up for game of the year, check out the full list of The Game Awards 2022’s nominees, which is led by God of War Ragnarök, Elden Ring, and Horizon Forbidden West.


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In this article, we will describe a gluten-free Turkish bread recipe step by step with all the details. In this way, no one will be deprived of this delicacy. If you’re ready, let’s get started.
All About Gluten Free Turkish Bread Recipe
Let’s face it, Turkish bread tastes awesome. Anyone who has tried it knows.
This bread, called “Somun Ekmek”, tastes like a pastry.
When consumed with meals, it makes the food it’s paired with shine. Is it only consumed with meals? The answer is no.
You can also make great sandwiches with Turkish bread. However, this bread, which amazes those who try it, has a problem for some of us. People with gluten sensitivity should stay away.
Apart from those with gluten sensitivity, some patients with irritable bowel syndrome may also be uncomfortable after eating the bread.
But we have good news for you. This bread may be suitable for most people with gluten sensitivity and IBS.
But how? Here in this article, we answer this question. This is a very special recipe! Please take note.
This bread, which can be easily eaten by anyone with gluten sensitivity, tastes like authentic Turkish bread.
Gluten-Free Turkish Bread Recipe Ingredients
2 lb gluten-free flour
0.35 fl oz yeast (10 grams)
1 cup of lukewarm water
Less than half a coffee cup of oil
1 cup of milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon of sugar
To spread on bread:
1 tablespoon of oil
Gluten-Free Turkish Bread Recipe
Net Carb: 11g
Total Fat: 32g
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Take flour in a large and deep bowl. Open the middle like a pool and pour the powdered yeast into it.
Pour warm water into the same pool (lukewarm water is very important at this point. Because dough needs lukewarm water to ferment better.)
Now gently whisk the liquid mixture with a small fork.
Make sure that the flour on the side does not go into it at this stage. We do this so that the yeast dissolves in the warm water. Continue whisking for at least 5 minutes.
Now the flour and the liquid mixture can be mixed. Do not knead at this stage. You will only need to cover the liquid mixture in the middle with flour.
Pour the milk roughly over the entire mixture. Pour the two eggs over it without whisking.
Add the sugar and salt to the mixture.
Mix the dough mixture with the help of a spoon and you can start kneading after all the ingredients are mixed.
You will get a dough that does not stick to your hands but is not too hard.
Take 1 tablespoon of oil, which is less than half a coffee cup.
Pour it into the palm of your hand and cover the outer surface of the dough with this oil.
Keep kneading in this way. While kneading the dough, add this oil little by little every 3-4 minutes and continue kneading until the oil is done.
Knead this way for 10-15 minutes.
Leave the dough in the bowl it is in, covers it and let it rest for 1 hour.
At the end of 1 hour, take the sufficiently fermented dough.
Lay parchment paper on the counter and place the dough on it.
Also, get a baking tray and lay another parchment paper on it.
Break off dough slightly larger than a peach. Open it in a round shape with your hand.
Never use a rolling pin and. A hand-sized circle will suffice.
Fold the rolled dough like a wrap. Put it on the baking tray.
Continue wrapping until all pieces are finished. Do not worry if you have a dough that can easily crumble. It is normal for gluten-free flour to take this form.
Get a small bowl. Crack 1 egg into it.
Add 1 tablespoon of oil and mix well.
Spread this mixture on the bread dough on the tray with the help of a brush.
Apply this process to all the dough one by one, so that the top of the bread is well browned.
Begin preheating your oven to 200 degrees.
While it is warming up, take a sharp knife and make light scratches on the dough lengthwise.
A single long scratch will be enough, starting from the top to the bottom.
Since the baking time of the bread will vary according to your oven, cook it in a controlled manner.
Check them regularly. The bread is ready when the top and bottom are browned. Now bring another piece of parchment paper.
Lay it out on the cutting board. Your gluten-free bread should never come into contact with the wood.
Take the baked bread on parchment paper and slice them. Now they are ready.
If the time spent on this seems unnecessary to you, we should say that it is well worth the wait.
Because most of the process will be undertaken by the dough during fermentation and by the oven during baking.
In addition, when you sniff the delicious smells coming from your kitchen, you will once again realize how worth it.
Please share your thoughts with us if you try this recipe. We can’t wait to know what you think.
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A fascinating new match was made for AEW Full Gear on tonight’s live edition of AEW Rampage (November 4) with big storyline implications.
Announced on tonight’s AEW Rampage, a Ring of Honor World Championship match at Full Gear.
In a turn in the saga of Jericho Appreciation Society versus the Blackpool Combat Club, a big title bout was announced for Full Gear.
Chris Jericho will defend the Ring of Honor World Championship at Full Gear in a Fatal Four-Way match against Blackpool Combat Club members Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli plus one of his own.
The fourth is Sammy Guevara from Jericho’s own JAS.
Laying the groundwork for some storyline shifts, Guevara seemed extremely non-committal regarding Jericho leaving Full Gear with the aforementioned championship.
Rather, Guevara corrected Tony Schiavone in a backstage interview segment that what was really important was that a member of the Jericho Appreciation Society would be leaving Full Gear as the ROH Champion.
You can read more about the entire card for Full Gear 2022 by clicking here.
Elsewhere on tonight’s AEW Rampage, Interim AEW Women’s champ Toni Storm tangled with her Full Gear opponent, Jamie Hayter.
Also, the World Title Eliminator Tournament bracket was revealed.
You can keep up with all the action from this week’s AEW Rampage and every week by clicking here.
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- Report: WWE To Introduce New Championship Belt ‘Soon’

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Big-money signing Tymal Mills chats about the IPL, his red-ball regrets and how he will spend all that money...
Which team did the best business in the 2017 IPL auction? Sky Sports' Matt Floyd takes a closer look...
Matt Floyd reflects on the 2016 IPL, as Sunrisers' attack came up trumps and the English debutants made their mark.
George Bailey felt like he was "hit on the face with a truck" when a Nathan Coulter-Nile bouncer knocked his helmet.
Rising Pune Supergiants dented Delhi Daredevils' playoff hopes, with a nine-wicket win via Duckworth-Lewis in the IPL.
Kolkata Knight Riders eased to an eight-wicket victory over Rising Pune Supergiants in a rain-affected IPL game.
Adam Zampa took 6-19 but could not prevent Rising Pune Supergiants falling to a four-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Chris Jordan won on his IPL debut as Virat Kohli's superb ton helped Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rising Pune Supergiants.
Bangalore put in a shoddy fielding display in their IPL game with Pune – including dropping two catches in two balls.
Delhi Daredevils missed the chance to move top of the IPL after slipping to a seven-wicket loss to Rising Pune Supergiants.
See how Delhi Daredevils star Karun Nair's bat went flying as he tried to hit big in the IPL against Rising Pune Supergiants.
Australia's Steve Smith and Shaun Marsh have pulled out of the Indian Premier League because of injuries.
Rohit Sharma smashed an unbeaten 85 to help Mumbai Indians defeat Rising Pune Supergiants by eight wickets in the IPL.
Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is returning home from the Indian Premier League after suffering a side strain.
Steve Smith's ton proved in vain as Gujarat Lions chased down 196 to beat Rising Pune Supergiants in the IPL.
Rising Pune Supergiants have signed Usman Khawaja after Faf du Plessis was ruled out of the rest of the IPL campaign.
Rising Pune Supergiants ended a four-game losing streak, recording a comprehensive win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on D/L.
Kolkata Knight Riders secured a nervy two-wicket win over the Rising Pune Supergiants to stay top of the IPL table.
Kevin Pietersen will be out of action until November after tearing a calf muscle while playing in the Indian Premier League.
Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rising Pune Supergiants by 13 runs with AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli making fifties.


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By Chef David Thomas
The Namibian Chef Association had the unique opportunity to send 2 chefs, David Thomas and Jo-Andri Pretorius, accompanied by our president, Sanet Prinsloo, to participate in the World Association of Chefs Societies (Worldchefs) Global Chefs Challenge Semi-Final and Hans Bueschken Junior Chefs Challenge Semi-Final for Africa and Middle East. The Namibian team was escorted by chef Gregory Vissouarn, on visit directly from France, who used his visit to Namibia by helping and coaching the Namibian team.
The above mentioned semifinals concurred with the SIAL Middle East 2015. The SIAL is a gigantic food show, filled with stands from international suppliers and bringing serious professional culinary entertainments during its 3 days. New products, new trends, a display of fantastic halal products with Suppliers coming from Marocco, France, Cyprus, China, and many others countries.
More than 420 chefs competed during the food shows, from bread and baking competitions, beef, lamb or fish cook-off's, ice carving, vegetable sculpture, fine dining buffet display, tapas, sugar work masterpiece and mouthwatering pastry creations. It was simply unbelievable to see so many young professionals competing, showcasing their skills and passion for the food industry. The food show was organized by the Emirates Culinary Guild in partnership with the local food authorities.
Yet our 2 Namibian chefs were primarily there to compete in the Global Chef Challenge semifinals. What an amazing set up: 16 stations / kitchens, full with equipment we Namibians dream of. A panel of more than 20 international acclaimed judges coming from Canada, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Qatar and of course Namibia as our president Sanet was part of the team of judges.
Chefs David and Junior Chef Jo-Andri were respectively competing in the Global Chefs Challenge for the seniors and in the Hans Bueschkens competition for the junior chefs. It's an intense competition, allowing 3 hours to build up a menu for 4 or 6 people, including a starter, with Norwegian salmon, Norwegian white halibut, scallops and Wasabi, a main course using Dutch veal, with veal loin, veal blade and veal sweetbread, and a dessert, using dark chocolate from Valrhona and a selection of exquisite teas coming from Dilmah tea in Sri Lanka.
What a pleasure for connoisseurs with state of the art raw products offering an infinite palate of creativity.
Yet first came the mission for our Namibian chefs to practice and train before the competition, mostly due to the unavailability of such products on the Namibian market. Practice sessions at home necessitated making plans and creating magic with the use of kingklip, game meat, beef fillet or even rib eye steak. This prepared them to proudly represent Namibian cuisine on the international scene with the correct ingredients with two beautiful, slightly technical and tasty menus for the two competitions.
Our chefs competed against countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Mauritius, Egypt, Jordan and Qatar. A hand full of professional and sharpened chefs, ready to showcase the best food in Africa and Middle East.
In the senior category, Chef David Thomas had a few technical issues, from a fight with equipment to a fall in the kitchen, the stress of the competition won and the victory and the seat for the world final went to the local chef from Dubai.
The Hans Bueschkens Junior Chefs Competition was mastered well by Junior Chef Jo-Andri Pretorius securing a silver medal to be brought back home while the young chef from Dubai took the gold. Due to a great combination of hard work and coaching that showed during the competition, she was awarded a wild card to attend and compete during the world final of the Global Chefs Challenge, in Greece in September 2016! It will be the first Time for Namibia to compete on such a level!
This will be a huge achievement and a unique opportunity to go, learn and showcase our skills and culinary talents amongst Chefs coming from countries from all around the world.
The competition ended up with a beautiful gala dinner and price giving ceremony at the Shangri La Hotel in Abu Dhabi, with the chefs from the UAE taking the trophies in the senior, junior and pastry competitions..
We are looking forward to the next challenge, and our team will start working on it soon. A little bit more than nine months to plan and prepare ourselves the best we can. During our stay in Abu Dhabi, we had time to see some of the highlights of the town. From ultra luxury hotels to huge buildings, state of the art modern architecture mixed with a strong Arabic influence was what we saw in the bit of free time.
The busy local life, all day long, between traditional shops, the local fish market, offering a breathtaking selection of fresh fish from all around the Emirates, the harbour with the traditional fishing vessels or simply walking around, looking toward the sky to see the limit of the roof tops, while making sure not to be driven over by any kind of fancy luxury cars.
Our culinary escape to Abu Dhabi was really special. Far away from Namibia, in a modern and competitive environment, challenging us with a quick immersion into an intense and busy hospitality industry where quality, high end standards, professionalism, elegance and magic gave us a unique insight on what the future of the food industry should be looking like.
This left us with a proper reality check upon the considerable amount of work we have to do in Namibia, pushing our involvement and commitment with the Namibian Chefs Association in bringing chefs together and working toward opening doors in the future for Namibians to experience what we saw during our stay in Abu Dhabi. As-salamu alaykum.


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Saturday, March 22, 2014
Following the Trail
The beach has been absolutely wonderful, and both Reece and I have been enjoying our time by the ocean, but the woods were calling us yesterday. So we left the beach behind for a bit and hit the trails at Myrtle Beach State Park.
Reece was on the hunt for new and exciting nature treasures, of which he found quite a few, and I was looking to connect to a place a little different than home. We both found what we were looking for and more, including a pileated woodpecker sighting.
This maritime forest was beautiful, and the most exciting part was coming to the end of the trail and walking onto the beach. If only all wooded trails ended at the ocean. At the ocean we walked, searched for more shells and enjoyed a little picnic before returning to the forest for our walk back to the car.
As we walked back, hand in hand, there was a sense of calm and a feeling of deep connection with my little man. The woods are a special place for us, and although this is a different place we both felt at home and just might head back for another walk before we head home next week.
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Gorgeous photos, what a beautiful place to walk. And amazing to see that woodpecker, never mind take the photos. Hope you've been finding some lovely shells.ReplyDelete
Thank you Sally. It was absolutely beautiful, and yes collecting lots of shells :)Delete
Lucky boy! xxooReplyDelete
He was! xoDelete
How amazing! Before reading your words, I was thinking, looking at the pictures, how exciting it must have been for R to find all these things that are so different from home... happy to read I was right!ReplyDelete
We got 10 cm today... i.e. You're not missing much back home! :-)
It was a pretty fun walk listening to his exclamations every time he found something new. Yikes, I was so hoping it would all be gone by the time we returned...I guess not :(Delete
Not unless something major happens. I don't know about your place, but no amount of sun would melt the almost 8 ft in front of my house in 2 weeks. :-(Delete
Haha! I just called home and yeah, it looks like I will be returning to snow. Oh well, it won't be long now.Delete
What wonderful memories y'all made! Agree with you about the trail ending on the soft, white sand beach. :) So glad you celebrated the Vernal Equinox under the majestic oaks!ReplyDelete
We have made some good ones for sure! Those oaks were the perfect place to welcome spring :)Delete
What a beautiful post, my friend, and what beautiful memories you are making together! Thank you for sharing bits and pieces of your trip with all of us! And the girls thank Reece for the post card he sent! xoReplyDelete
Thank you Shel. Glad to hear they got the postcard, Reece enjoyed sending them :)Delete
Wow, how beautiful is it where you live? I love the pic of him walking down the little wooden bridge to the sea. Gorgeous XxReplyDelete
Thanks, but we don't live here, just visiting. We are thoroughly enjoying our time here and are not looking forward to heading home, which is still covered in a ton of snow.Delete
What a beautiful walk and having the best of both worlds to explore - country and coast! Lovely photos from your nature trail and a wonderful capture of the woodpecker. Thanks for linking up and sharing with Country Kids.ReplyDelete
Thank you, it was really lovely. And as always, thanks for hosting :)Delete
What a find! And you were so close! It looks so serene.ReplyDelete
Quite a find! It was very serene.Delete
What a great park. It reminds me of Cumberland Island State Park in Georgia. One of my favorite places. I am so glad you all are enjoying the warm temperatures and sunny skies.ReplyDelete
Thanks Kathleen, we are having a wonderful time. So very happy for the warmer temperatures :)Delete
I was saying to myself as I scrolled through the pictures that this looks a lot like your home but slightly different. You are so often at the beach (on the lake) or in your woods. If I ever get to the East Coast with lots of time on my hands I will have to make a point of going here!ReplyDelete
You should definitely put it on your list of places to visit, you guys would love it.Delete
And yes, kinda like home, but different. So many different nature treasures, bird calls and things to see. So much fun for both Reece and I.
I think I remember you doing this walk last year? or something similar. Lovely walk about and yes to enjoying the woods no matter where we are!ReplyDelete
We did do this one last year, and I think enjoyed it as much or even more this year. It was a totally different walk this year with a little man who is a year older. He was looking at things with totally different eyes. It was pretty awesome to see the difference.Delete


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Europe [Germany, UK, France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland]
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What do you do after spending about ten hours out at a Warped Tour in Phoenix? If you’re me, you take the day off to rest and go out to music the next night. Plus given Harper and the Moths are taking time off to put toward a new album, the Real Fits show was on the top of my radar. The night opened on a fantastic touring band, then flowed into great local acts across two air-conditioned venues.
That touring act would be Beachwood Coyotes from L.A. These awesome indie rockers just spew charisma from their performance. Not including when Jason, lead vocals, went off the stage and sang from the crowd near the end of the set. There is a lot of energy and fun that one can only wish from an opener. I hope I’m not alone in saying Beachwood Coyotes impressed.
Following that up were the local rockers of Fairy Bones. Speaking of rocking, it is like they are leaning more rock than prior times I have seen them. It could be Chelsey, already doing the superb lead vocals, bringing her guitar skills to songs that they play. Whatever it is, it only adds to the already excellent alternative sound they have and makes more people want to move. Fairy Bones keeps sounding better each time I catch them. It brings more anticipation for when I catch them in front of Rozwell Kid.
Harper and the Moths followed that up with their traditional high on enthusiasm and energy performance. That is what I come to see them for, and one of the things that puts them atop my favorite bands in the valley. As stated above, they are taking a little hiatus to work on new music and a new album. This insured I wasn’t going to miss their last set for a little bit. Making it better, they included a treat of a few pieces of new music. I will miss seeing Harper and the Moths perform for the little bit, but I can’t wait to hear the new stuff when they return.
Last up at the Rebel Lounge was a local band I had not seen before tonight, the Real Fits. Returning us more to the rock sounds of our openers, they bring an awesome sound of their own. I’ll admit I got talked into staying a little longer for them as I was trying not to miss a band to be mentioned further down. Though what was my plan to stay for the first a couple songs had turned into staying for their entire set. The Real Fits are another amazing local band discovery for me that I can only anticipate I will catch more of going forward.
As foreshadowed, I ended up doing my Every Show Joe thing and jumping to Time Out Lounge for the I Love Bacon music show. First up I caught a band I had followed for a little, but never crossed paths, Hollowpoint Vigils. This two-piece had just survived Warped Tour the day before, as performers, and made it out for another night of music. High vitality, engaging punk rock came from them. They don’t play a lot of shows with punk rock bands yet, so this is where I plug any bands looking for support on shows to reach out to them. Hollowpoint Vigils are a solid addition to your show line up.
Last up are the guys that don’t get enough credit in the punk scene here and create a fun war with my autocorrect, Burgandy Jurk. They already have a couple albums under their belt bringing a breadth of songs to perform. I’m not sure why I don’t see them on more shows, but this is my sales pitch for anyone looking for more punk bands to add to bills. They are funny, in a Weird Al, but sometimes more offensive kind of way. With that, they exude personality on every stage I’ve seen them. Burgandy Jurk is one of my favorite punk acts in Phoenix. They are the reason I made sure to stop at Time Out Lounge this night. A great closer to my Friday night of music.


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Nepal faces milk deficit of 400,000 litres a day: NDANepal faces milk deficit of 400,000 litres a day, thanks to low domestic production, according to Nepal Dairy Association (NDA).
To address the deficit, the association has urged the government to import improved breeds of quadrupeds from neighbouring countries to boost milk production. It also demanded subsidy to the farmers.
Speaking at a programme here on Friday, NDA President Sumit Kedia said annual milk output growth stands at 4 percent, while the demand is rising by 8 percent.
The country produces an estimated 4.8 million litres of milk daily, half of which is consumed by farmers themselves, 15 percent sold to dairies and 35 percent goes to local markets, according to the association.
Kedia urged for the expansion of artificial insemination programmes, stressing on
the need for reducing production costs.
The NDA demanded the government revise the Dairy Development Policy 2008, stating the policy aims at levying the dairy sector instead of providing subsidies. Kedia urged the government to form a proper working guideline.
Besides, the association demanded implementation of a provision barring dairies from taking back their unsold products from the market. The Dairy Development Board has earlier prepared a directive in this regard, but it is yet to be endorsed by the Ministry of Agriculture Development.
The association said increasing milk price in the name of relieving farmers was not enough to increase the supply.
Kedia asked the government to provide subsidies on animal feeds and other logistics to encourage farmers in the business.
Provisions of soft loan, expansion of animal insurance, provision of grazing lands and capacity building of farmers were among other demands of the dairy
producers. As per the NDA estimate, the dairy sector
contributes 9 percent to the GDP. Dairies have invested around Rs 15 billion, providing direct employment to 20,000 individuals.
NDA concerned about DDA plan
KATHMANDU: Nepal Dairy Association (NDA) has expressed concern about the Dairy Development Corporation’s plan to purchase “overvalued” Chitwan Milk. According to the association, the state enterprise is preparing to purchase the company for Rs 1.10 billion, claiming the value of the plant is not more than Rs 600 million. “It is not appropriate for the government to acquire a crisis-ridden company, it should rather provide facilities declaring the company sick,” said NDA President Sumit Kedia.

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