Many local governments say that larger payments are within their legal rights and help the public benefit more from the booming marijuana industry.
But equity advocates say the payments that exceed the law’s cap amount to bribes that hurt small businesses and entrepreneurs from communities disproportionately hurt by the war on drugs.
“It’s a big problem for smaller or medium-sized businesses because it turns into a barrier to entry,” said Peter Bernard, president of the Massachusetts Grower Advisory Council.
“It’s a pay-to-play situation . . . It’s really a matter of extortion and bribery in plain sight,” he added.
The analysis, conducted by the law firm Gersten Saltman, found that most contracts violated the limits on deal duration, payment amounts, or both, trends that were first reported in August by The Boston Globe.


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With community support, the Foundation achieved a total fundraising result of $31.5 million for the 17/18 financial year. This result is testament to the ongoing loyalty and commitment of our donors.
Your generosity has enabled the St Vincent’s Curran Foundation to fund the ongoing redevelopment of St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney, new surgical procedures via our Heart Lung Innovation Fund, leading Mental Health initiatives and the construction of a new Haematology, Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit. These projects help to ensure our patients receive the best possible care.
Every gift to the Foundation makes a difference, not only contributing to the ongoing development of patient care, research, capital development at St Vincent’s Hospitals, but also reinforcing our mission and values. Thank you for supporting St Vincent’s.
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The 2-day meeting of the Asian Entrepreneurs Society started in Baku on 6 October, Trend reports. Ahmad Erentok, the chairman of the Azerbaijani-Turkish Businesmen Society, who organized the meeting, mentioned importance of establishement of the society. According to Erentok, such society may increase effectivness of entrepreneur activities.
Togrul Erkin, the chairman of the Foreign Economic Relations Committee of Turkey and the Turkish-Eurasian Business Councils, spoke about the relations between Turkey and other countries of the regions. He noted that establishment of the society would be next step in this direction. According to Erkin, in 1980s Turkey pursued economic course envisaged development of close foreign market without results and the Turkish government made a decision on joining free market, what gave them to competitive goods.
Erkin mentioned importance of observance of 2 factors at establishment of the society. вЂњThe first is the society must act in economic direction. The latter is all members of the society must have equal rights,вЂќ he underlined.

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On Tuesday 11 February 2020, Lowther Hall celebrated its 100th birthday! To mark the occasion, every current student and staff member gathered in the Joan M Garde Cultural Centre to enjoy a special ceremony celebrating all those who have contributed to the incredible history of our school. Amongst our special invited guests were: Archbishop Philip Freier; past principals Noelene Horton and Carolyn Grantskalns as well as representatives from the families of past principals Joan Garde and Joan Blow; School Council members, the President of the Parents and Friends’ Association – Ms Laura Buna and Old Grammarians – including many past Prefects and School Captains. The ceremony ended with the unveiling of the Centenary Plaque by the Archbishop, the cutting of the birthday cake and the firing of festive streamers! It was a wonderful celebration and the girls have certainly expressed that they enjoyed the event very much. It is incredibly inspiring to remember that we stand within a long tradition of care and commitment which has assisted multiple generations of students to learn and thrive. As was observed during the proceedings, we are confident that the world is a better place because 100 years’ worth of Lowther Hall girls have been in it!
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Yoruba, Iroké Ifa
Translated by Ilaria Pol Bodetto. Revised and edited by Deborah Dainese
Fascinating, mysterious, and yet dense and intriguing: that’s how the cosmic vision of Yoruba people is.
The word Yoruba indicates both a language and a series of African ethnic groups, precisely those located between the Niger and the Atlantic coast of South-Western Nigeria.
The region occupied by the Yoruba people offers an infinite variety of artistic expressions, artworks made of wood as well as metals, leather, pottery, glass or wall decorations.
The Yoruba are, in addition, a people with radicate divinatory traditions that – and this happened already in the past centuries, due to the slave trade – had spread in the Carribeans, in Cuba, in Central America and in Brazil, introducing themselves into already-existing local traditions, giving birth to a series of autonomous religious and divinatory practices called Santeria.
The term Santeria was first coined by the Spanish with the purpose of denigrating their slaves’ excess of devotion towards the Saints, forasmuch as they seemed not to understand the fundamental role played by God in the context of Catholic religion. The slaves’ attitude had, in truth, arisen because of their owners’ imposition ( that is to say: compulsory prohibition ), and on pain of death, of practicing their own animist religions, originated in Western Africa. This ban forced the slaves to circumvent the obstacle by hiding their gods behind a Catholic iconography, in order to adore them without fearing for their own lives.
The focus of my work is a specific divination practice, that – in Yoruba cosmogony – is called Ifa.
Yoruba cosmogony. Courtesy AA.VV. “Arts du Nigeria”, 1997, Réunion des Musèes Nationaux, edit
Ifa is, at the same time, both a divinatory system and an Orisha, that is to say a deity configured as a mediation principle between the other Orishas that compose the Yoruba pantheon.
This is the reason why Ifa is consulted to obtain informations concerning both the visible world and the spiritual universe of the Orishas.
The divination practice is assigned to the Babalawo ( the father keeper of the secret), the Ifa minister, who uses a series of tools, the most important of which are sixteen coconuts (Ikin), the divination plate (Opon Ifa), the divinatory instrument (Iroke Ifa) and the Osun Babwo, an iron shaft that the minister sinks into the ground during important meetings or ceremonies presided by other Ifa ministers.
Opon Ifa, 1913, Frobenius, Leo (transl. Rudolf Blind). The Voice of Africa, Being an Account of the Travels of the German Inner African Exploration Expedition in the Years1910-1912, Vol. 1 of 2., Cortesy Ross Archive of African Images
The opon ifa, whose shape could be circular, semicircular or rectangular, is made of wood and measures between twenty-five and fifty centimetres; it carries on the upper side the face Esu (or Eshu), the divine trickster, considered however “a force which plays a neutral role in the conflict between the supernatural powers of Good and Evil” (Wande Abimbola, 1976).
During the interrogation the imagine of Esu faces the babalawo
Bamgbose d’Osi Ilorin (died 1920), Opon Ifa
The equipment is completed by shells and various objects that testify the elevate statute of the minister.
The divination ceremony, as someone might easily guess, consists in a complex ritology that, in its essence, culminates in an interrogation that the minister performs while sitting in front of his client by throwing the sixteen coconuts on the divination plate and hitting its border with the divinatory instrument, the iroke ifa.
The palm nuts have a sacred connotation, for they symbolize the connection between the Ifa and the human world.
Thanks to the combination of the sixteen coconuts and the sound he makes while hitting the plate, the babalawo obtains the answer to his interrogation, and he refers it to the person sitting in front of him and asking for his advice.
Clearly, what described above is nothing but a pale representation of the divinatory gesture, whose deepest meanings are hidden behind the thoughts and the traditions of the babalawo. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9lGVF6jYN4&feature=share)
The other principal instrument of the divinatory rite, as we have said before, is the iroke ifa, used by the minister to hit the border of the plate during the divination.
Frequently carved in ivory, and more rarely in wood, it measures between 20 and 50 cm.
Iroké Ifa, 1913, Frobenius, Leo (transl. Rudolf Blind). The Voice of Africa, Being an Account of the Travels of the German Inner African Exploration Expedition in the Years1910-1912, Vol. 1 of 2., Cortesy Ross Archive of African Images
In the case here presented, this iroke ifa is certainly a fine example of Yoruba carving practice.
Coming from the Lentini, Monbrison and Serra ex-collections, this wooden sculpture measures 29 centimetres and represents a female figure kneeling on top of a long curved cane.
The patina is marron fonce’, degrading along the length of the object, with tracks of caolin, red powder and indigo.
The kneeling girl is undressed, around her hips only a thin loincloth carved with minute lozenges; the same decorative pattern, but bigger, is carved on the base where she is bending. At her neck, a necklace made of rope holds a cowry.
Her head head and her face are carved with great expertise.
Her eyes are encircled and open wide (maybe to investigate the invisible world?); same are her ears with their small lobes, barely outlined; and her finely drafted mouth with its characteristic labial plate; and finely the precious double-horned hairstyle, distinctive of the Yoruba people. All those elements trace out an intense, regal and severe expressiveness, underlined by the slight asymmetry of the head compared to the axis of the body.
Of the latter we should emphasize the perfect proportions, the generous breasts, pointed and spread out, the arms embellished by four bracelets, the hands with tiny nails and open thumbs which caress the belly, the folded legs, the feet and the toes bended in the natural posture of someone who is on their knees.
And also beautiful is the flexibility of the back, which rests on the small nates.
In regards of this feminine figure we can revoice what J. Pemberton III wrote, that is to say that she is both sensuous and caste, an artwork in which the artist managed to join together both modesty and power – two elements that, in Yoruba culture, belong to the women.
Yoruba dignitaries with the traditional hairstyle. Photo Pierre Verger, 1950 ca.

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Saoirse Ronan and Jessie Buckley are both in the running at this year’s BAFTA
Irish stars Saoirse Ronan and Jessie Buckley have both been nominated in the Leading Actress category for the 2020 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA).
Read More: Saoirse Ronan backs Little Women’s Greta Gerwig after Golden Globe disappointment
Saoirse Ronan is nominated for her portrayal of Jo March in Greta Gerwig's adaptation of "Little Women," and Jessie Buckley is nominated for her breakout performance in "Wild Rose."
The two Irish women are up against Scarlett Johansson ("Marriage Story"), Charlize Theron ("Bombshell"), and Renée Zellweger ("Judy") for this year's award.
Read More: Saoirse Ronan misses out on Golden Globes, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, 1917 win big
This is Ronan’s fourth Leading Actress BAFTA nomination; she also received a Supporting Actress BAFTA nomination in 2008 for her role in “Atonement.”
While this is Co Kerry native Buckley’s first BAFTA nomination, she did win the BAFTA - Scotland Leading Actress award in 2019 for her turn in “Wild Rose,” which also took home the Best Feature Film award.
Buckley co-starred in "Judy," which Renee Zelwegger took home the Best Actress Golden Globe this year, beating out Saoirse Ronan in "Little Women."
The 2020 BAFTA ceremony will take place on February 2 at the Royal Albert Hall, in London, and will be hosted by Irish television presenter Graham Norton.
Read More: Rave reviews for Irish star of country music movie "Wild Rose"
Have you seen "Little Women" or "Wild Rose"? Tell us about them in the comments!


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Proceedings of The 6th International Conference on Business, Management and Finance
Making Decisions Under Uncertainty: A Conceptual Framework
This paper presents a conceptual framework that summarizes existing approaches and theories related to decision-making under uncertainty. The paper focuses on the process of decision-making, how all its parts should be combined, and how they should be reflected in decision rules. Although this topic is not new, techniques for making decisions and managing uncertainty have improved significantly over the past fifty years, alongside the development of probability theory and fuzzy set theory. The paper aims to bring together the main components of the decision-making system, including the concept of uncertainty, different ways of thinking, creating models, and approaches to decision-making. These issues are examined in their dialectical relationship. Instead of providing detailed explanations of each technique, the presentation seeks to explain their essence and practical applicability. In addition to data-driven decision-making, the presentation also explores non-quantitative methods.
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John Coltrane is one of the most iconic figures jazz has ever produced and had an almost instantly recognizable tone and sound on tenor saxophone. He came to major attention as part of the Miles Davis Quintet that would go on to record Kind of Blue before a legendary 6 month residency in Carnegie Hall with Thelonious Monk. He forged a career with a relentless searching for a new approach to improvising, culminating in his own legendary Quartet. His music took on a more spiritual approach with albums such as Love Supreme with his music eventually becoming quite controversial before his death in 1967.
Kevin Lawlor Quartet will be performing music from his early career as well as pieces from Blue Train, Giant Steps and other great Trane albums.
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Spending cuts that are part of the looming sequester could cause big job losses in defense and other industries.
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January 30, 2013 Federal spending cuts may have hurt the U.S. economy's fourth-quarter growth. But don't count on that changing the dynamics of the current debate over the sequester, the ax poised to start hacking $1.2 trillion from federal spending if Congress fails to stop it by the March 1 deadline.
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The FEHBlog is writing today principally to make sure that his readers are aware that he made a mistake in yesterday’s post. That post indicated that new U.S. Public Service Task Force “A” or “B” recommendations must be implemented in the plan year immediately following their issuance. In fact, the ACA regulations provide that implementation occurs in the plan year that begins one year after implementation. Consequently, the expanded HIV testing recommendation discussed yesterday will be implemented in the FEHBP in 2015, not 2014. Thanks to a friend for pointing out the FEHBlog’s error.
“Retail is for suckers.” – Kramer in The Glasses episode of Seinfeld. The Washington Post reports that the federal government is now posting hospital retail rates for major procedures.
The hospital charges being released Wednesday — all from 2011 [in one massive excel spreadsheet] — show the hospitals’ average list prices. Adding another layer of opacity, Medicare and private insurance companies typically negotiate lower charges with hospitals. But the data shed light on fees that the uninsured could pay.
Not surprisingly to the FEHBlog the Post finds a lot of price variation. To celebrate, “HHS made approximately $87 million available to states to enhance their [health insurance company — not hospital] rate review programs and further health care pricing transparency.” Here’s a link to AHIP’s take on the data.
The AMA News weighs in one recent studies noted in the FEHBlog that doctors become sensitive to the cost of diagnostic tests that they order when they know the price. The AMA’s concern — that price sensitivity may adversely impact quality of care. When has that ever been the case in real life? Don’t people consider price and quality when making a purchasing decision.


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This past weekend was spent in Mölln for the fifth and sixth edition of the Stevens Cyclocross Cup. Billed as the “King of Pirates” it definitely lived up to its name; with skull and cross bone flags raised on flagpoles to the pirate headwear for podium finishers.
The event took place at the local motorbike track making for a festive, adrenaline-filled venue where spectators could watch the racers on 92% of the course.
Saturday the riders rode clockwise and Sunday they rode the same course but counter clockwise. The course was technical but rideable and included Schnecken and pump sections as well as a good amount of punchy climbs. Sunday was definitely the faster of the two days.
Kandie Gang camped out on the starting line both days providing motivational, musical and post-race nutritional support. Needless to say, the Kandie Gang fun-loving hospitality was experienced by everyone.
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REGION ROASTS IN JAN
DESPITE rain across the southwest on the weekend, the region has left behind one of the hottest Januarys on record, with some towns recording little to no rainfall for the month.
The lack of rain has placed varying levels of strain on agriculture across the region.
In the Maranoa, Roma received zero rainfall, which was an all-time record, smashing the previous mark of 1.3mm.
Surat didn’t fare much better, recording a measly 0.6mm.
Injune grazier Rob Loughnan was bullish about the lack of rainfall in January and said heavy rain on the weekend was a timely relief.
“I had 192 points of rain, which equates to 48mm, over the weekend, which will do a world of good,” he said.
“I wasn’t too nervous about the lack of rainfall, you just roll with blows.
“The rain will now hopefully get things moving again. I’ve got a crop of the fodder tree leucaena that will hopefully benefit from the recent downpour.
“It’s started to fill in some gaps and I think most people can see it’s not going to be a long summer drought and hopefully we can get some rain out west also.”
Further west in Cunnamulla the situation is becoming more dire, with only 3.2mm of rain recorded in January, just 7 per cent of the monthly average.
The lack of rain is putting strain on agriculture in the region, which has included Cunnamulla irrigator Don Dunsdon, who has become accustomed to disappointment when bureau forecasts haven’t come to fruition.
“It sort of teases you, the promises of rainfall, and then all the predictions disappear the closer you get to them,” he said.
“It’s getting critical here, it just won’t rain.
“After a while it becomes relentless and the heat is affecting stock and puts everyone on edge.
“Heat-wise, this summer has been very similar to the last but at least in 2016 we received some spring rain, which we simply didn’t get towards the end of last year.
“I’m still optimistic that we will get some rain before March, so we have to hang onto stock before we make another call.”
The Balonne has faced similar severe rainfall shortages, recording only 4mm in January, which is 8 per cent of the annual January average.
The region has sweltered through a particularly hot month, with temperatures 3.2 degrees above average.
WELCOME SIGHT: Storms approach the Charleville Showgrounds.

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I am using the mcufriend.com 3.5" TFT LCD touchscreen equipped with a micro SD card slot.
Can I use tinyfat (tinyFAT - Rinky-Dink Electronics) as the SD library and using library like TMRpcm to play wav music? Or any other possible libraries are able to play music?
Because I tried to use other SD library, such as the library provided by arduino.cc (Arduino - SD), however as of now only tinyfat can read the SD card.
So is it possible to use tinyfat as the SD library and play music like wav?


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A dentist, also called a dental specialist, is a dental professional who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of dental diseases and conditions of the gums, teeth and oral cavity. The dentist’s support team helps in giving oral healthcare services to patients. The primary function of a dentist is to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases of the gum and teeth. It involves the whole medical practice of medicine with a dentist as the main link. For more details click Asha Dental.
The dentist education can be obtained at any of the dental schools or through a post-dental-school course. In United States, there are many accredited dental schools that offer diplomas, associate degrees and continuing education credits in the field of dentistry. It is important for all students to acquire proper training before starting a career as a dentist. The oral health needs of individuals greatly affects their quality of life. In fact, there is no way that a person can lead an active life without having good and reliable oral health.
Dentistry can give extra service like braces, orthodontics, teeth fillings and cosmetic surgeries. The dentist also performs various procedures like endodontic surgery, root canal therapy, jaw reconstruction, contouring, and prosthodontics. Dentistry is one of the most common treatments used to improve the appearance of teeth and smiles. This branch of dentistry includes orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, dentures, facial plastic surgery, and oral surgery. Therefore, even if you have suffered from some oral problems like bad breath, tooth decay, halitosis, teeth sensitivity, toothaches, and some others, always consult a dentist.


Tool Tips: Making the right connection
By David WhiteFeatures Tech tips
There is much to know when it comes to matching the right work tool to multiple machines. Visibility, access, the type of coupler, hydraulic flow rates, tool configurations, hydraulic hose hook-ups and fittings should all be factored in when rental companies outfit their customers.
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Connecting machines with the right work tool will maximize productivity
There is much to know when it comes to matching the right work tool to multiple machines. Visibility, access, the type of coupler, hydraulic flow rates, tool configurations, hydraulic hose hook-ups and fittings should all be factored in when rental companies outfit their customers. After identifying the customer’s needs, according to the job that needs to be required, there should be a couple of additional steps to consider before making a recommendation.
First, select a machine that allows easy exit and entry of the machine and offers good visibility from the operator’s seat to the work tool. Its coupler configuration should allow an operator unobstructed access to the seat and a clear view to the work tool. Second, determine the type of coupler the machine will need. The universal coupler interface and low profile side plates of mechanical quick couplers allow the most tools to match properly while keeping dirt and debris out. Two high-leverage handles serve to engage or disengage the tools.
Hydraulic quick couplers have a rocker switch in the cab that controls two hydraulic cylinders that replace the manual handles of a mechanical coupler, allowing the operator to change tools while in the cab. Hydraulic cylinders control the vertical wedge pins that lock the tool in place.
High flow and standard flow
Hydraulic power not only provides power to the wheels, but it also operates the loader to enable lifting and tilting, and runs the auxiliary circuit which drives work tools. The criteria for ‘high flow’ or ‘standard flow’ may differ from one manufacturer to another. Typically, high flow circuits exceed 26 gallons (98.5 litres) per minute and 3300psi. High flow machines designated ‘XPS’ – 33 gallons (125 litres) per minute at 4050psi – are capable of maintaining maximum pressure regardless of work tool speed or working conditions, at low or high idle. The typical flow for a standard-flow machine is 22 gallons (83 litres) per minute.
Types of tools
Work tools fall into two groups: fabricated and hydro-mechanical. Buckets and forks, which do not have moving parts controlled by the operator, are ‘fabricated’ tools. Hydro-mechanical work tools include multi-
purpose buckets, mulchers, hammers, augers, grapples, rakes and other attachments that are powered by the machine’s auxiliary hydraulics.
Fabricated work tools are the most universal and the machine from one manufacturer can attach the buckets or forks made by another manufacturer with very little trouble, as they do not require additional hydraulics to operate.
Hydro-mechanical work tools have more specific requirements. Therefore, most equipment manufacturers recommend machines use the hydro-mechanical work tools from the same manufacturer. Why? Hydraulic hose hook-ups and fittings are of the same strength and brand, ensuring a proper match and tight fit to reduce leaks and loss of pressure. Machines and work tools are designed to work as a system, and these pairings are intended to maximize the horsepower and hydraulic capabilities.
Work tools to match
Equipment manufacturers may offer a tool in a variety of configurations. Augers are a good example: Direct drive or planetary drive augers are available for standard hydraulic flow machines. These configurations are designed to maximize the capabilities of the hydraulic circuit and are intended for medium-duty applications. A high flow planetary-driven auger on a high flow hydraulic machine would be appropriate for extreme-duty applications. The high flow configuration is designed for maximum torque and the hydraulic hoses and seals are built to withstand the additional pressure and maintain a leak-free connection.
Additionally, some work tools are designed to accommodate or compensate for machines of a certain size. For instance, a landscape tiller model for machines up to 66 inches wide is offset to cover one set of the machine’s tire tracks.
Choosing work tools that can be operated by multiple machines in your rental fleet will enhance their flexibility and the productivity of your customers on the job site. Two machines with similar hydraulic flow and horsepower, such as a large skidsteer loader and a small wheel loader, can usually run most of the same hydro-mechanical work tools. Generally, a machine with high flow hydraulics can operate work tools designed for standard flow machines, but the reverse pairing of high flow tools with a standard flow machine is not recommended. A standard flow machine’s hydraulic system will be unable to supply the flow needed to properly operate the tool.
Rental companies should advise contractors about a particular machine/work tool pairing to help them increase their job site efficiencies.
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The University of Delaware School of Music announces an Adjunct Instructor of Oboe position (part-time, non-tenure track) to begin August 31, 2021.
The successful candidate will join a thriving music program and Woodwind Area with a proud and long-standing tradition of excellence in music education and performance. The School of Music is committed to providing collaborative opportunities and inclusive programming for its approximately350 music majors. This Adjunct Oboe instructor must demonstrate excellence as a teacher of oboe, as well as significant experience and accomplishment as a performer, and woodwind chamber music coach. A master’s degree in music is required.
The primary responsibilities of the position are to recruit and develop a studio whose target enrollment populates ensembles within the school, to teach weekly applied lessons for undergraduate and graduate students, to teach a reed making class and possible chamber music coaching. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Woodwind Area Faculty in performance and recruiting, and the Ensemble Directors on auditions and recruiting. The strongest candidate will possess an entrepreneurial recognition of the opportunity to build the position through engaged recruiting.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by February 26, 2021.
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A Bond of our Time: Charlie Higson’s Progressive 007
It seems James Bond, British secret service’s most legendary spy, has developed a taste for kombucha. But that’s not all. In his latest incarnation penned by Charlie Higson, known for his prowess in The Fast Show and as the writer of the Young Bond series, Bond decidedly shuns an all-male function and openly condemns anti-immigrant sentiments.
Drawing inspiration from his commission by the Ian Fleming estate, Higson’s fresh narrative on the iconic spy in On His Majesty’s Secret Service has caused quite a stir. Perhaps it’s Bond’s (or Higson’s) disdain for Jacob Rees-Mogg, or his apparent Remainer stance, but the character certainly finds himself in the heart of modern political debates.
“I believe a contemporary 35-year-old is likely to be more ‘woke’ than one from 1952. I didn’t want him to be Jacob Rees-Mogg with a gun,” Higson observed in a candid social media exchange.
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Left/Right, Brexit and Wokeism: Where Does Bond Stand?
Higson doesn’t hold back in hypothesizing Bond’s political inclinations. Asked about 007’s stance on Brexit, he quipped: “Well, he travels a lot. He’s also half Scottish and half Swiss. And I think as a civil servant and someone who relies on the cooperation of international security services, he would have 100% voted to stay in the EU.”
Higson goes on to say Bond would square off against a far-right zealot who fancies himself “Aethelstan of Wessex”. This antagonist, a self-proclaimed descendant of Alfred the Great, isn’t the only character that echoes contemporary sentiments. Another figure, a former Tory MP, dives deep into the conspiratorial, marrying anti-trans rhetoric with Covid/5G conspiracies.
But to Higson, Bond’s evolution is not only about embracing the times but also paying homage to the essence of the character. He notes with a twinkle, “If Fleming had kept politics out of his books the first five of them would never have been written.” Indeed, Fleming once described Bond’s politics as “slightly left of centre.”
Addressing the critics who feel the essence of Bond has been lost in this ‘woke’ transformation, Higson retorted: “I’ve just made him a contemporary young man. In the same way that Eon completely updated Bond for each new decade in the films so that he wouldn’t feel dated.”
Guardians of the Bond Legacy
Higson’s fresh take on Bond is in good company. Over the years, accomplished authors like Sebastian Faulks, William Boyd, and Anthony Horowitz have lent their voices to continue the Bond saga, each offering a unique shade of 007.
Higson’s parting advice to traditionalists is sound and pragmatic: “The Fleming books still exist. All the films still exist. If you don’t like it, ignore it and move on.” After all, in a world ever-shifting, Bond proves he remains timeless, albeit with a contemporary twist.
You can find Charlie Higson’s new book On His Majesty’s Secret Service book here. Released to commemorate King Charles III’s coronation, the novel merges the timeless allure of James Bond with contemporary issues like populism and media manipulation.
Set days before the coronation, Bond confronts a threatening plot led by the enigmatic Æthelstan of Wessex. With riveting action sequences and complex characters, Higson’s latest outing retains Bond’s essence while reflecting on the UK’s present state. An essential read for Bond aficionados.


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Good food is the key to good health and a long life for your dog, but there are dozens of dog foods to choose from.
Little Giant Red Plastic Hanging Feeder, 11 lbs.
The Little Giant Plastic Hanging Poultry Feeder features a feed pan with anti-scratch vanes to help prevent crowding and feed waste, and a feed-saver lip to minimize spillage. Made of impact-resistant plastic that won't rust or corrode, the feeder holds 11 pounds of feed. Attached metal hanging bracket included.

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Experimental silicate glasses are often used as analog and calibration material for terrestrial and planetary materials. Measurements of Fe oxidation state using electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) in an aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope (ac-STEM) show that a suite of experimental silicate (e.g., basaltic, andesitic, rhyolitic) glasses have spatially heterogeneous oxidation states at scales of tens of nanometers. Nano-crystals are observed in several of the glasses, indicating nucleation and incipient crystallization not seen at the scale of electron microprobe analysis (EMPA). Glasses prepared in air are uniformly oxidized while glasses prepared at the iron-wustite (IW) or quartz-fayalite-magnetite (QFM) buffers range from reduced to highly oxidized. EELS spectral shapes indicate that oxidized glasses have tetrahedral Fe3+. The nanoscale compositional and structural heterogeneities present in the experimental glasses mean that the suitability of such glasses as analogs for natural materials and calibration standards depends strongly on the scale of the measurements being done. The electron beam quickly damages silicate glass, but data showing changes in oxidation state among and within samples can be obtained with careful control of the beam current and dwell time. Determination of oxidation state in silicate glasses via STEM-EELS is very challenging, and accurate and reliable measurements of Fe3+/ΣFe require careful sample preparation and control of microscope conditions and benefit from comparison to complementary techniques.


From deep down on the road of excess, Shivastep's debut EP echoes with the sound of pop culture finally consuming itself. The rhythms of these six songs propel you into the cathartic swirl of that final dance. Laced with deep, heavy 808s and grimy, euphoric synthesizer stabs, the music hits right to the gut and demands engagement. Thoroughly composed, these songs transform, shift and diverge, tracking a journey that is never short of thrilling whether lost in sweaty abandon or closed eye contemplation.
Styles, genres and vocals are used and abused, discarded and disregarded as SUPERBASS explodes from bouncy R&B to all out heavy trance blitz and back. EXCESS mines deep sub bass chambers until striking a saw wave geyser and flooding over. LUSTDANCE hits the floor with an explosive rhythm and siren like melody beckoning seductively. RIP absolutely levitates with its trance builds only to collapse in a raucous climax. HGIH's heavy bass and dirty beats spare no one. ILL's mutant footwork snares roll out one of the hardest and most irresistible beats of the whole EP, pounding out a screaming climax that will leave dust in the air.
In melding the visceral pulse of dance music, the melodic gratification of a pop song and the experimental dismissal of genre, Shivastep's music becomes like a drug. The ordinary becomes extraordinary and the listener is brought along on the exciting journey.


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Palm Sundays: 4th Annual Jazz & Gospel in the Gardens
Mar 12, 2023@1:00 pm-3:00 pm
March 12, 1-3 pm
$30 for adults, $25 for ANSG members and seniors and $12 for children
Sandy James Picnic Boxed Lunch available for purchase
Parking at North Entrance to ANSG – Palm Beach Day Academy, 1901 S. Flagler Drive
South Florida’s very own Bianca Rosarrio is an International Jazz Singer with a captivating voice that can melodically narrate her audience through a journey of her musical visions, commanding the attention of any room with sultry expressions, and powerful climatic crescendos. She infuses her style with the ease of jazz, the honesty of blues, the nostalgia of the standards and the dynamics of soul. The conception of the often sought-after songstress’s talent began at an early age while studying musical theater at Dreyfoos School of Arts in West Palm Beach, FL. She was eventually discovered by well-known German music producer
Frank Farian, in which she was signed to his label and began working in Germany and touring around the world.
She has performed and provided entertainment in 17 + countries including landing prominent shows in Bangkok, at King Power MahaNakhon known for being the tallest skyscraper in Thailand! Now back in the states, she can currently be seen performing at multiple resorts and private events.
Bianca can create an atmosphere where her crowd is no longer just watching a show, but seamlessly becomes part of the show they came to enjoy! Her recent accolades included honoring and paying a special tribute to legendary Josephine Baker in the City of Miami Beach, in which the Consulate General of France in Miami congratulated Bianca on her outstanding sophisticatedperformance on Josephine Baker day, as the new “Josephine”.


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Cobble Wood and Bird Sanctuary Guest Houses
1110 Fellowship Drive, V0R 2Z0 Tofino, Canada –
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 129 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
One-Bedroom Suite - Ground Floor
Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite
The property backs 150 yards to the protected bird sanctuary on the Quiet Tofino inlet . Blue herons , eagles and osprey are seen frequently flying overhead during summer months . Humming birds as well as small migratory birds are seen at feeders around the properties .
Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
- Tofino Botanical Gardens 0 miles
- Maquinna Provincial Marine Park 0.1 miles
- Chesterman Beach 0.8 miles
- Wickannish Interpretive Centre 1.6 miles
- Clayoquot Sound 1.6 miles
- Radar Hill 3.8 miles
- Long Beach 7.5 miles
- Image West Gallery 19.8 miles
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- STARBUCKS Cafe/Bar 0.5 miles
- Beaches Grocery Market 0.2 miles
- BOTANICAL GARDEN /DARWIN CAFE Cafe/Bar 0.2 miles
- wild side grill Restaurant 0.4 miles
- BEACHES GROCERY Supermarket 0.4 miles
- Mountain 1.2 miles
- Lake 12.4 miles
- Ocean/Sea 0.1 miles
- Comox Airport 60.6 miles
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The Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering was founded in 1970 in order to form a single organization - with a clear national identity - for Canadian mechanical engineers. It is the first constituent society of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) and is associated with its American and British counterparts: the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (I.Mech.E.).
At the local and regional levels, the CSME provides a wide range of activities for mechanical engineers with common fields of interest; these activities, which include social as well as technical occasions, are generally in the form of meetings, lectures, seminars, plant tours, etc. Other channels of communication are through the CSME Bulletin and CSME Transactions.
As a fourth year Mechanical Engineering student, Aamir aspires to work in the manufacturing industry. As President, Aamir hopes to ensure that past traditions are followed, while creating more events and opportunities for students to grow and become better professionals. Armed with a strong and diverse team of Executives and Directors, he hopes to build the best CSME chapter yet!
Moumita is currently a third year Mechanical Engineering student specializing in mechatronics . Currently, she is avidly involved in improving the university experience for the mechanical engineering student community here at Ryerson. This is her second year as an executive member at CSME Ryerson Chapter. This 2015-2016 school year she is VP-Operations, previously she held the position of Director of external Affairs. For the coming year she will continue to be an active member of this cohort and maintain CSME prominence in the engineering community.
Nazmus is a 3rd Year Mechanical Engineering student, who hopes to instigate and maintain long term relationship with CSME Ryerson's external and internal partners through collaboration. His vision for CSME Ryerson is to engage with the engineering community at Ryerson and extend CSME's reputation by getting the student body excited with exclusive events, such as: professional development conferences, plant tours, engineering competition, certification programs etc.
Hey Everyone! I’m Donalee and I’m the VP Finance for CSME. I’m in third year of Mechanical Engineering who would like for every engineering student to get all the opportunities they need to grow as to be successful in the profession. CSME is here to help make the bridge from student to professional as smooth as possible! I’m real glad to be able to work with such a great team this year to bring the best year we can!
Ali is a 3rd year mechatronics engineering student and CSME Ryerson’s Director of Web Development for this the 2015-16 academic year. As part of CSME Ryerson executive team, he hopes to use his spare time to contribute to the professional development of engineering students by helping CSME organize and host events catered towards the advancement of the engineering profession.
Hamza, a 4th year Mechanical Engineering student minoring in Mathematics along the way. Certified sleepaholic. Batting cages when I'm bored. Go Blue Jays.
Noor is a third year Industrial engineer minoring in Optional Specialization in Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OSEIE). With a passion for meeting people and experiencing new things, she is involved in creating a fun educational community for the engineers of Ryerson! Noor has a great sense of humor and is open to new ideas that come her way. If they involve travelling then that’s even better! .
I am a final year Mechanical Engineering student, pursuing the design and manufacturing stream. I was born in Canada, but grew up in Indonesia. Off campus, I enjoy filmmaking, soccer, and traveling, with England and Scotland as the last trips I took in 2015. .
3rd year Mechanical (Mechatronics) Engineering. I love photography. Already crossed off skydiving from my bucket list. Love watching and playing tennis when I can.


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GREEN SCHOOLS PROGRAMME 2016 TO 2018
In September 2016 our school signed up to participate in the Green Schools Environmental Programme for Biodiversity.
The aim of the programme is to increase our student's awareness of Biodiversity and to instil in them an appreciation of environmental issues.
This is a whole school initiative, it is a two year programme of work. We hope to achieve a green schools flag at the end of the two years.
Biodiversity is the term given to the variety of life on earth. It is the variety within and between all species of plants, animals and micro-organisms.
Our Fairy Garden Hotel, we commenced work on this project in September 2016. The hotel will be open for business on 21-11-2016. We look forward to seeing lots of visitors. The Fairy Garden Hotel is an indoor garden. During the school year, visitors will see a selection indoor plants on display.
Irish birds and wildlife - Classes completed a bird survey.
Secondary 2 made some bird houses for the school garden.
The Green Schools theme for January & February "Clean Water and Sanitation"
Biodiversity Notice Board
The Bug Hotel
Fairy Garden Hotel
Green Schools National Poster Competition Theme - Clean Water & Sanitation
Samples of some of the winning posters from St. John's, that are now gone forward for the National Competition to be held in Dublin next month.
St. John's Green Schools Motto
Green Schools Committee For Biodiversity
Samples of leaves and shrubs that are located in the garden at the front of our school.
Biodiversity in progress

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Great interest in Qatar from Latin America at IMEX
The presentation seating area at the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) pavilion at the Worldwide Exhibition for Incentive Travel, Meetings and Events (IMEX) in Frankfurt was standing room only. Incentive travel and events planners came from around the world – South America, Asia and Europe - to learn about Qatar as a new and unique destination to consider for their clients' travels.
The soon-to-open Qatar Airways routes from Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Ares to Doha raised interest among a large group of South American operators. Gilberto Bocchino of European Travel in Brazil commented: "This is my first introduction to Qatar. With a new direct flight to Rio de Janeiro with Qatar Airways starting in June, I wanted to find out more about the country and its attractions to consider it as a destination for my clients. I liked what I saw in the presentation – and look forward to organizing many trips to Qatar." Claudio Fernandez of Leisure Express in Argentina was lucky to get a seat in the presentation. "From what I just saw, I am very interested in Qatar. A short week in Qatar will be perfect for an incentive trip."
An increase in interest also came from around Asia – China, Malaysia, Korea. Orlanno Fan of Poloair Holidays Shanghai Ltd had visited Qatar before. "But now, there is so much more to see in Qatar - more hotels, more attractions. I plan incentive travel for groups and am looking for new ideas. I have heard about the expansion in Qatar and wanted to see what was new."
The Qatar stand hosted many European visitors also, including many groups of German operators from the conference and incentive management sector. Germany is Europe's leading outbound market, as in addition to significant business travel, Germans often plan their annual holidays outside their home country, and most often to a warm destination. Many German visitors to the Qatar stand were delighted to learn about the 48 hours stopover campaign as a new option.
The participant feedback was also positive."My meetings happened to be with mainly European clients," Wael Rashid of W Hotel and Residence commented. "Many know about our property globally, and were pleased to know that we are established in Doha. The meetings will bear fruit. I feel we will be seeing an increase in demand for next year." Hossein Vetry of Sharq Village & Spa and Ritz Carlton Hotel also noted a positive outlook. "I had some good, quality meetings. By lunchtime on the first day of the exhibition, we had already closed on some business. The word about Qatar as a new destination is spreading."
"There is huge potential for increased tourism between the Latin American market and Qatar," said Cristina Mules, Marketing at Qatar Tourism Authority. "For the first time, we had a lot of interest from this group looking at Qatar as a new destination for their clients. We will work closely with these large operators to build incentive travel itineraries. Overall, the exhibition in Frankfurt was good for us."
QTA took part in IMEX, a top global trade show focused on incentive travel and exhibitions, in Frankfurt from 25 to 27 May. The Qatar delegation included executives from the Qatar National Convention Centre, Qatar MICE Development, Grand Hyatt Doha, W Doha Hotel and Residences, Renaissance Doha City Center Hotel, La Cigale Hotel, Sharq Village & Spa, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Doha Marriott, Qatar International Adventures, FAL Travelmart, and the Diplomatic Club.
- Ithmaar Development Company, Al Safat Investment Company and Arabian Ventures launch Latin American Real Estate Fund
- acte partners with bcd travel in costa rica for central america education event
- Qatar woos MICE professionals at IMEX in Frankfurt
- ADNEC targets Europe-based MICE planners at Frankfurt’s IMEX trade show
- Efonica reports unprecedented interest in its premium services from UAE businesses during GULFCOMMS 2006

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COVID-19 studies are primarily from the inpatient setting, skewing towards severe disease. Race and comorbidities predict hospitalization, however, ambulatory presentation of milder COVID-19 disease and characteristics associated with progression to severe disease is not well-understood.We conducted a retrospective chart review including all COVID-19 positive cases from Stanford Health Care (SHC) in March 2020 to assess demographics, comorbidities and symptoms in relationship to: 1) their access point of testing (outpatient, inpatient, and emergency room (ER)) and 2) development of severe disease.Two hundred fifty-seven patients tested positive: 127 (49%), 96 (37%), and 34 (13%) at outpatient, ER and inpatient, respectively. Overall, 61% were age? ?75 was rarer in outpatient setting (11%) than ER (14%) or inpatient (24%). Most patients presented with cough (86%), fever/chills (76%), or fatigue (63%). 65% of inpatients reported shortness of breath compared to 30-32% of outpatients and ER patients. Ethnic/minority patients had a significantly higher risk of developing severe disease (Asian OR?=?4.8 [1.6-14.2], Hispanic OR?=?3.6 [1.1-11.9]). Medicare-insured patients were marginally more likely (OR?=?4.0 [0.9-17.8]). Other factors associated with developing severe disease included kidney disease (OR?=?6.1 [1.0-38.1]), cardiovascular disease (OR?=?4.7 [1.0-22.1], shortness of breath (OR?=?5.4 [2.3-12.6]) and GI symptoms (OR?=?3.3 [1.4-7.7]; hypertension without concomitant CVD or kidney disease was marginally significant (OR?=?2.3 [0.8-6.5]).Early widespread symptomatic testing for COVID-19 in Silicon Valley included many less severely ill patients. Thorough manual review of symptomatology reconfirms the heterogeneity of COVID-19 symptoms, and challenges in using clinical characteristics to predict decline. We re-demonstrate that socio-demographics are consistently associated with severity.
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I have always loved trying to find the cutest Easter basket for the big hunt! This tutorial from Ellinee shows you how to create this beautiful Easter basket using household items! No more searching the grocery store for the cutest basket!
I love that these Easter baskets are not only sweet, but recycled! They have a natural feel and you can put any color bow on them to match your decor!

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Razer CEO Min Liang Tan has shared why the company ditched the 3.5mm jack on its first smartphone. The Razer Phone comes sans headphone jack, a decision that didn’t sit well with its fanbase. Despite this, the explanation provided is perhaps the most honest and reasonable response that we’ve heard from a smartphone so far.
Tan’s Facebook post clarified that removing the 3.5mm audio jack allowed the company managed to squeeze 500mAh more battery. As the Razer Phone comes packed with a 4000mAh battery, that is an impressive amount; seeing the phone is about the size of other flagship smartphones in the market.
Razer also managed to improve the thermal performance for the phone by removing the audio jack. This was without sacrificing size or other important features.
Not to be left without the opportunity to plug his own products, Tan also brought up that the includes USB-C dongle has a dedicated 24-Bit THX Certified DAC built in, so the audio quality is one of the best in the industry right now. Reminding everyone that Razer has released the HammerHead USB-C, designed for the Razer Phone.
The one feature sorely missing with the Razer Phone is waterproofing; however the rest of the specifications of it makes it worthy as a phone for gamers on the go. As Singapore is in the list of countries receiving it, we will have to wait and see if there will be a spillover effect of availability locally. Or else, find a local seller selling the phone (at a premium).
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Having had contact with the NHS and the ambulance service recently, it maddens me how critical and impatient some people who use them are.
Neither is perfect, I know, and when they go wrong, the consequences can be dire.
Sadly, fewer and fewer people are left, who can remember pre-NHS days when, if you couldn’t afford medical care, you went without; and there are none at all, now, who recall when emergency treatment in an accident was not a given.
This is an interesting photograph from Kevin Blair, taken outside the headquarters of the Jarrow Division of the St John Ambulance Brigade.
There is no date for it. What do you think? The 1930s perhaps? St John Ambulance grew out of the provision of medical care in the battlefield.
Today its members are a reassuring sight at most large public gatherings.
Casting around in its early days in this area, it’s interesting to see how much work was done in providing first aid training in industrial settings, with the provision of ambulance classes.
In the second half of the 19th century, for instance, the Mines Regulation Act compelled colliery owners to have an ambulance system at all their pits; and in Jarrow, a big supporter of ambulance training for its workforce was Palmer’s shipyard.
Hopefully, someone may recognise one or two faces here.


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by Gary T. Anderson
Turtles, the archaic currency of Aegina, are among the most sought after of all ancient coins. Their early history is a somewhat of a mystery. At one time historians debated whether they or the issuances of Lydia were the world's earliest coins. The source of this idea comes indirectly from the writings of Heracleides of Pontus, a fourth century BC Greek scholar. In the treatise Etymologicum, Orion quotes Heracleides as claiming that King Pheidon of Argos, who died no later than 650 BC, was the first to strike coins at Aegina. However, archeological investigations date the earliest turtles to about 550 BC, and historians now believe that this is when the first of these intriguing coins were stamped.
Aegina is a small, mountainous island in the Saronikon Gulf, about midway between Attica and the Peloponnese. In the sixth century BC it was perhaps the foremost of the Greek maritime powers, with trade routes throughout the eastern half of the Mediterranean. It is through contacts with Greeks in Asia Minor that the idea of coinage was probably introduced to Aegina. Either the Lydians or Greeks along the coast of present day Turkey were most likely the first to produce coins, back in the late seventh century. These consisted of lumps of a metal called electrum (a mixture of gold and silver) stamped with an official impression to guarantee the coin was of a certain weight. Aegina picked up on this idea and improved upon it by stamping coins of (relatively) pure silver instead electrum, which contained varying proportions of gold and silver. The image stamped on the coin of the mighty sea power was that of a sea turtle, an animal that was plentiful in the Aegean Sea. While rival cities of Athens and Corinth would soon begin limited manufacture of coins, it is the turtle that became the dominant currency of southern Greece. The reason for this is the shear number of coins produced, estimated to be ten thousand yearly for nearly seventy years. The source for the metal came from the rich silver mines of Siphnos, an island in the Aegean. Although Aegina was a formidable trading nation, the coins seemed to have meant for local use, as few have been found outside the Cyclades and Crete. So powerful was their lure, however, that an old proverb states, "Courage and wisdom are overcome by Turtles."
The Aeginean turtle bore a close likeness to that of its live counterpart, with a series of dots running down the center of its shell. The reverse of the coin bore the imprint of the punch used to force the face of the coin into the obverse turtle die. Originally this consisted of an eight-pronged punch that produced a pattern of eight triangles. Later, other variations on this were tried. In 480 BC, the coin received its first major redesign. Two extra pellets were added to the shell near the head of the turtle, a design not seen in nature. Also, the reverse punch mark was given a lopsided design.
Although turtles were produced in great quantities from 550 - 480 BC, after this time production dramatically declines. This may be due to the exhaustion of the silver mines on Siphnos, or it may be related to another historical event. In 480 BC, Aegina's archrival Athens defeated Xerxes and his Persian armies at Marathon. After this, it was Athens that became the predominant power in the region. Aegina and Athens fought a series of wars until 457 BC, when Aegina was conquered by its foe and stripped of its maritime rights. At this time the coin of Aegina changed its image from that of the sea turtle to that of the land tortoise, symbolizing its change in fortunes.
The Turtle was an object of desire in ancient times and has become so once again. It was the first coin produced in Europe, and was produced in such great quantities that thousands of Turtles still exist today. Their historical importance and ready availability make them one of the most desirable items in any ancient coin enthusiast's collection.


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BY Omoghene Benedict
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Saturday in Ughelli North local government area of Delta state abducted a minister of God attached to God’s Kingdom Society, GKS and many others while returning from burial ceremony.
Though the report of the kidnap was sketchy as at the time of this report, the station minister of the God’s Kingdom Society, GKS, Ughelli branch, identified as Eric Oddo, Bro. Peter Oruweru and Bro. Onoyovwere a woman yet to be identify.
According to sources the victims were abducted at about 7.pm between the Ogor and Evwreni axis of the East West Road, Ughelli North while on their way from Bomadi Local Government Area where they had attended a burial ceremony.
The source alleged that the victims are members of the Agbarho branch of the church.
“The victims were travelling with their church vehicle and when they drove to that point, they were ordered to come down from their vehicle and were taken into a nearby bush as the kidnappers had blocked the road with an unidentified car”.
Contacted, Acting Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, DSP Edafe Bright who confirmed the incident said, “Actually there was kidnap and I don’t have the information of the number of persons that were kidnap. I can only debunk some that says a all passengers were kidnapped.
“I cannot confirm the identity of those kidnapped, and I will get back to you” which he never did as at the time of this report.
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AC Milan head coach Vincenzo Montella blamed his side's packed schedule for their sluggish performance in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Serie A newcomers SPAL.
Milan relied on penalties in either half from recruits Ricardo Rodriguez and Franck Kessie to see off a stubborn SPAL side, who offered next to no attacking threat of their own at San Siro midweek.
Montella, however, was quick to point out that Milan have played four games in 10 days, and recognises that performances like this can happen when players are tired.
"A mature team understands that we are at the fourth game in a few days and was to be treated differently by the players," he told Milan TV.
"It is a precious and well-deserved victory, but we have to play with more continuity for the 90 minutes.
"It was not easy as SPAL played with great order, but the team were always in the game and know what to do, even in defence."


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Elite Destinations, a fractional ownership and vacation rental company in Mexico, has recently seen a change of ownership.
Associa Mexico Realty Services will now manage the company in its operation of offering luxurious vacation home rentals worldwide.
Associa Mexico Realty Services offers community association management and development services. Joey Carona, the senior vice president of Associa, the parent company of Associa Mexico Realty Services, said, ‘This new partnership further strengthens our presence in Mexico. Elite Destinations offers luxurious private retreats for those looking for a truly unforgettable vacation and experience.’
Elite Destinations claims to offer a premium range of private luxury vacation homes in closed communities, which includes customised services and amenities, claimed to be equivalent to those of the best hotels in a number of popular holiday destinations, including France, Mexico, Costa Rica, USA, and the Caribbean.
The company properties include a Sonoma vineyard, ski lodges in the Grand Teton Mountains of Wyoming, beachside retreats on the islands of Hawaii, apartments in New York, and townhouses in Paris, the French capital. For fractional owners of properties, the deals available include membership to the Elite network, which includes access to exclusive exchange programmes for stays and exchanges at any of the luxury homes that are part of the network.
TripAdvisor has reportedly rated the company Excellent for guest services in both 2011 and 2012. TripAdvisor is an online travel community offering user-generated travel information, and provides ratings for hotels and vacation rental properties annually, based on its users’ own ratings.


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Overview:Sports Afield's Deer Hunter's Almanac: A Complete Guide to Finding, Taking and Preparing America's Premier Game Animal - From the Introduction: "There is not a successful deer hunter in the world who has not come up with his own peculiar methods -- some of them secret, some not -- for beating the long odds of killing a deer. The Ojibwa Indians of the Great Lakes figured out they could attract deer by smoking wild aster in a pipe, the smell of which was like the scent of a deer's hooves. Other tribes -- such as the Choctaws and Cherokees in the Southeast -- would carry skinned-out deer heads on their belts, which they could wear over their heads whenever they needed to make a stalk (this is no longer an advisable, or legal, technique). They used decoys and calls, and they knew that banging a pair of antlers together could summon a buck during the rut. In this book we have tried to compile some of the best information and most interesting pieces written about deer in Sports Afield since the magazine was founded in 1887. There were not as many deer to hunt back then, but over the last quarter century deer populations have boomed in nearly every state but Alaska and Hawaii, and so have the articles written about them. Many of these pieces originally appeared in the Sports Afield Almanac, which was introduced by Editor Ted Kesting in 1972; others appeared as departments or short features. All told, more than 250 deer hunters contributed, making this, we hope, a very unique look at what is now America's favorite game animal. Some of the contributors-like Dwight Schuh and Peter Fiduccia, Tom McIntyre and Ted Kerasote-are what we would call pros. They have hunted, studied and written about deer all their lives. Others are just guys who wanted to share a couple of their best deer-hunting secrets. Do not be surprised if you turn up some contradictory views. There's more than one way to shoot, skin, and cook a deer; but it may be that the best way of all is the one you have to figure out on your own." "This is the finest book on whitetail hunting that I have seen." -- Larry Myhre, Sioux City Journal
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In professional plumbing, there is a saying that there is no such thing as a small leak. This is especially true with respect to a pinhole leak. The holes leaking water from the pipes may be small, but they can cause enormous damage over time. We’ll explain what a pinhole leak is and why you need to bring in an emergency plumber if you suspect this type of pipe leakage.
What Are Pinhole Leaks?
The word “pinhole” may lead some to believe a pinhole leak is a minor issue; it is far from minor. This type of leak occurs primarily in copper pipes.
Copper is usually touted as being corrosion resistant, though this isn’t entirely true. It’s actually prone to one type of corrosion called pitting corrosion. This is a form of corrosion believed to result from formaldehyde in the air. Exposure to formaldehyde causes copper to become dull and form grayish patches. Some of these patches give way, forming small holes.
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So this has to be up there for party tune of 2011, right?
I have several friends who rate this album as their favourite of the year and it's a big thanks to this awesome tune.
The clip is shot like a short movie - which is always a winner for me, plus it features freaky little kids with super powers. What's not to like!
What's your party tune of the year?


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President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has promised to resolve the electricity problems that Bangka Belitung has been facing since recent years.
“I will instruct the relevant ministries to repair steam-fueled power plant (PLTU) within six months. In addition we will build a new steam-fueled power plant,” Presiden said here on Sunday.
Presiden Jokowi said he will instruct the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources and the Minister of State Owned Enterprises to check the electricity problems in Bangka Belitung directly.
“Next week the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources and the Minister of State Owned Enterprises will come to Bangka Belitung and check directly the electricity problems in the field,” Jokowi said.


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Hot beauty Pooja Hegde is looking very busy with her upcoming projects. She is romancing Prabhas for Jaan (tentatively titled) and of course she is also romancing Allu Arjun for #AA19. Recently Pooja has announced that he is joining with Valmiki, in which Varun Tej is playing the main lead.
On the other hand, Pooja Hegde is a very good singer and she is now busily making corrections to her singing talent. If gossips are to be believed, Pooja Hegde may lend her voice for #AA19 as a singer too. “I’m looking to expose my singing talent along with acting talent and for sure I’ll do it soon,” Pooja Hegde said in her recent interview, but she hasn’t confirmed of singing for #AA19.
Vijaya Santhi is making her re-entry with this film after a long time and it is also known that Bandla Ganesh is playing another crucial role in this project.


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A last walk and we’re releasing our Travel Bug "Herdy" in a Geocache near Grasmere. Find out more about Geocaching and Travel Bugs at http://www.geocaching.com. Herdy is the emblem of an organisation that supports tourism and conservation in the Lakes. Based on the hardy Herdwick sheep found so frequently in that part of the world, Herdy displays the inquisitive and cute nature of this loveable sheep breed.
The weather had taken a distinct turn for the worse, but we made the most of being in the north and instead of heading for the motorway, we took a leisurely drive through the Yorkshire Dales despite horrendous weather before joining the major roads.
The Herdy travel bug.
After a walk in the rain from White Moss car park, we take in our last view of the Lakes bluebells for this year from near the geocache site.
Looking out over the weir and Grasmere, the lower slopes of Silver How to the left and Helm Crag just visible over the top of the trees to the right – if visible is the right word on a day like today!
On the road in Yorkshire now and a brief stop to photograph Pendragon Castle near Mallerstang. Reputed to have been founded by Uther Pendragon, the father of King Arthur. It was private land so we couldn’t get closer, but it was unexpected to find this so close to the road.
The weather is so murky that the tops are mostly invisible, but the rain has brightened the greens.
After a long period of very heavy rain we approach the Ribblehead viaduct, just visible through the downpour.
From the other side of the viaduct, out of the rain now.
A brief lift in the cloud and I think this is Whernside, the cloud lift was so brief that I was never really sure!
The cloud is down again, but this lovely field system and the green of the meadows is highlighted by the dark clouds above.
Leaving the dales behind as the weather closes in still further, we head off to the M6 and home, aware that we should have seen Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough too.
A dramatic end to another lovely holiday in the North.


Air pollution is one of the greatest unsolved problems of our time and a direct consequence of our modern and technological world. It is responsible for countless premature deaths and damages plant growth and ecosystems. Particulates, carbon oxides (COx), sulfur oxides (SOx) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are some of the most problematic pollutants in terms of direct harm to human health. The transportation industry is a major contributor to air pollution. As a result, emissions require close monitoring and the implementation of mitigation measures to reduce pollution in all modes of transport.
As part of LASERS, we will research new technological approaches for Remote Emission Sensing (RES), on the one hand to improve the sensitivity and selectivity of the sensors and on the other hand to record several pollutant components and climate-damaging gases (GHG) simultaneously. The aim is to use the combination of new sensors and intelligent data analysis to create a tool that, for example, enables competent authorities to identify, track and ultimately remove vehicles with suspiciously high emission values in order to provide clean air in urban areas during the transition time to electromobility.
Despite the strongly accelerated and therefore rapidly advancing electrification of passenger transport, at least for the next 10 years primarily internal combustion engines will be brought into circulation, to cover the demand of transportation. It is thus essential that to monitor the emission behavior over the entire service life of a motorized vehicle. RES would complement the periodic technical inspection (“Pickerl”) as a way of fleet monitoring. This ensures that emission limit values are adhered to over the entire service life. Latest studies show that 97 % of the emissions are generated by only 15 % of the means of transport (“high emitters”) and an important step towards clean breathing air would be, to identify these high emitters and remove them from traffic.


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This past week passed in a blur. It ended as soon as it started. Perhaps that’s what happens when you’ve spent the last seven days living in your own world, listening to sad songs and writing blogs you won’t ever post, just for the sake of retelling how tragic your life is.
But still, it doesn’t stop me from sitting here in front of my desktop catching my breath like I’ve just ran a marathon, though. Ironic.
Although I know I have to. Least for me though. It’s really more for the sake of all the jeepney drivers I’ve forgotten to pay my fare to. While I was sitting there in commute, my mind somewhere else, and then a sudden halt would wake me up form my trance and make me realize, I should be getting off now - totally forgetting to pay fare. Sorry manong!
I feel like my eyes are so expressionless lately. Like a sane zombie or something. It feels like I’m always floating in the air. And not in a good way. It’s like walking on the street of this big city I love, along with the sea of people, but in my point of view, none of them existed - only me, the empty street, and this heavy baggage in my chest.
Crossing the streets of a busy city when you don’t even realize you’re walking? Not good either. Unless you have a death wish, that is. Luckily someone was always there to pull me back, motorists honking their horn angrily at me.
For the sake of all the people I’ve bumped into, accidentally hit my bag with because I’ve been carrying it around like a sheet of paper, still least for me, I know, I have to pull myself together.
I’ve been thinking of things too much, I’ve regretted to think of me.
I think too much.


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The women behind many of your favourite books including Holly Bourne's 'How Do You Like Me Now?' and Gail Honeyman's 'Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine', literary agent, Madeleine Milburn spoke to us about her career to date, her career advice for young women and who inspires her the most.
Tell us about the journey to your career.
It wasn’t until after uni that I discovered there was a job that combined my love of reading with that of negotiating – like an estate agent for books! I then found my dream job as an assistant for the oldest literary agency in the UK, working with authors such as Zadie Smith and Philip Pullman. I’d hit on my chosen career, but I couldn’t afford to live in London on that salary alone, so I started an events company on the side. By night I was organising speed-dating events and language-exchange parties; I even became responsible for three marriages! Little did I realise that I’d use this small-business experience to start my own literary agency one day. I feel incredibly lucky to be able to combine all of these skills.
Are there any cultural moments that have impacted your work?
I think it’s the news-worthy moments that inspire authors to write and explore ideas. I mainly represent fiction, but I am struck by a manuscript when it’s exploring something that hasn’t been addressed before, or it’s approaching a subject from a different angle. For instance, Gail Honeyman shines a light on loneliness in 'Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine', yet she handles it in a way that I hadn’t seen before – a young woman with a 9-5 job in Glasgow who leaves work on a Friday and doesn’t speak to anyone until the following Monday. Loneliness is such a huge problem that I knew people would be able to empathise with and relate to this character. As it happened, the public fell completely in love with this fictional creation who has struck an undeniable chord.
Books like this have been a turning point for my career and the agency, as we’ve been able to grow, take on more agents and rights professionals, and become a major player in the book industry.
What aspects of your work give you the most gratification?
Finding manuscripts that go on to become global bestsellers all over the world is truly exhilarating, for instance Fiona Barton’s The Widow, C.J. Tudor’s The Chalk Man and Elizabeth Macneal’s The Doll Factory.I also love building authors into bestselling brands with many books behind them, guiding them to write what will appeal to readers and working with their publishers to invest more of their resources and time. I’ve seen this positively impact so many of my authors including C.L. Taylor and Holly Bourne. It's an incredibly satisfying part of my job.
I’m naturally always trying to solve the next problem, but the talent-spotting side is hugely exciting as you never know what you’re going to find next. My proudest moment was seeing Gail Honeyman win two Nibbies at the British Book Awards in 2018. I don’t think you can beat moments like that.
Have there been any particular high points in your career?
Starting my own literary agency in 2012 was in a way the biggest turning point for me, because I wanted to create an agency that was friendly and approachable, and where the relationship between author and agent was truly a partnership. Doing my first million-dollar deal for an author was a very big moment; having my first No.1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller was another; winning the Nibbie for Agent of the Year in 2018, and working with my partner, Giles Milburn, to grow the agency into a major international player have undoubtedly been highlights for me.
What five words would you use to describe your career path?
Five words to describe my path: passion, perseverance, ambition, energy and intuition. I left uni not knowing what I wanted to do, which was really frightening as everyone had something lined up. I got so worried that I frantically researched everything to do with publishing and luckily spotted an advert in the Guardian for an assistant at a literary agency. My role was pretty basic back then, and it took years of climbing the ladder, but I was at a place where I had huge admiration for those at the top.
Are there any particular female entrepreneurs who inspire you and why?
Michelle Obama! And Phoebe Waller-Bridge who wrote Fleabag and Killing Eve.Her writing is incredible. I don’t know anyone who can make an audience laugh and cry before they take their next breath. These sorts of women are a huge inspiration for me - if I can represent similarly inspirational, comedic and yet deeply profound voices, I can be part of a process of delivering words that can literally change people’s lives.
Do you have any career advice for young women?
First of all you need to decide what you want to do - which is by no means an easy task in itself! - but from that point I would say it is so important to focus and really work hard. Follow in the footsteps of the person who is the best in that field - you can learn so much from the people who’ve come before you. Stick with it, don’t jump around too much, even when things can seem tough. Steve Jobs once said ‘Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.’ So it’s about love first and foremost, a belief in your work - but to overcome setbacks and build something truly special, hard work and dedication really are key.
How would you like to see female entrepreneurs helping each other?
I think we should be offering more mentorships. I naturally do this by growing the business from within and guiding younger agents, but I’d be keen to teach more young people about what it is to be a literary agent. There are so many misconceptions about working with books. People think I read all day, when I’ve never had time to read a novel at work! I think it is so important to share information about what jobs are actually like, and open up access to people from all walks of life. Mentoring, Q&A sessions and advice from female entrepreneurs can I think open industries up much more widely and help inspire others to take a leap towards doing something they truly love.


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A taste of what's happening around the country.
Tony Mitton takes poetry award
Tony Mitton has won the CLPE Poetry Award 2014 for his collection, Wayland.
Overall Winner of the 2014 competition
We are delighted to be able to share the Overall Winner of the 2014 ReadingZone Picture Book Competition - How the Zebra Got its Stripes by the Reception class of Harby C of E Primary School in Leicestershire.