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India has failed the mission it set for itself before the visit of diplomats from nearly two dozen countries, who arrived on a two-day visit in Indian-controlled Jammu and Kashmir this week. New Delhi's goal was to present the situation in Kashmir as normal and blame the opposition for all the troubles in the region. However, all its efforts were in vain as prominent rights organizations alongside U.N. rights experts accused the Indian government of adopting laws and policies that systematically discriminate against Muslims and stigmatize critics of the government.
After the visit to Kashmir, U.N. rights experts expressed concern about constitutional changes made in the Muslim-majority territory, where rebels have been fighting for independence for three decades, and said the officials lacked neutrality.
Two special rapporteurs on minority issues and freedom of religion or belief said in a statement on Thursday that the Indian government's decision last year to end Jammu and Kashmir state's autonomy and enact new laws could curtail the political participation of Muslims.
Muslims and other minority groups also stood to lose on issues such as employment and land ownership, Reuters reported.
"The loss of autonomy and the imposition of direct rule by the Government of New Delhi suggest the people of Jammu and Kashmir as no longer have their own government and have lost power to legislate or amend laws in the region to ensure the protection of their rights as minorities," said Fernand de Varennes, the special rapporteur on minority issues and Ahmed Shaheed, the special rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief.
The experts said in a joint statement that the "number of successful applicants for domicile certificates that appear to be from outside Jammu and Kashmir raises concerns about demographic change on a linguistic, religious and ethnic basis is already underway."
The president of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday denounced New Delhi, terming a recent "guided tour" for foreign diplomats as an attempt by India to "project a false image of normalcy" in the disputed territory. President Masood Khan criticized what he called "India's stage-managed" visit of a group of Delhi-based envoys to the "Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir."
"Kashmir is burning and India has vainly tried to project an image of normalcy in the territory," Khan, president of Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir, also called Azad Kashmir, said in a statement.
India flew a group of foreign envoys to Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday for a two-day trip – the third such visit of foreign envoys since Aug. 5, 2019, when New Delhi scrapped the Himalayan valley's semiautonomous status and enforced the change with a harsh crackdown that for a time included a complete communications blackout.
While parts of Kashmir remained shut in protest, the dignitaries were taken on Wednesday to a government college in the Budgam district, as well as to the holy Muslim shrine in Hazratbal.
"The visit is a farce because the envoys know the bitter truth about the occupied valley," Khan said, adding: "They went out of sheer courtesy."
"Their presence in selected and 'sanitized locations' of Srinagar will not underwrite the occupation authority's crimes against humanity being committed with impunity in the territory," the president said.
Khan asserted that the event was a "totally stage-managed event," adding that "envoys are not stupid; they knew what was being hidden under a thick pall of tyranny."
The visiting envoys also met with an elected group of civil society members, business leaders and pro-India journalists and politicians in the evening. However, many senior journalists representing both foreign and local media were not invited to the "interaction." Before the visit, the authorities concerned removed military bunkers manned by Indian armed forces and paramilitary soldiers in Srinagar and its outskirts.
"No access was given to common Kashmiris to meet the visiting envoys," Khan said, criticizing the international community's silence on alleged human rights violations in the region.
"The Indian fascism – Hindutva – is threatening the stability of South Asia," he warned. "Unfortunately, the authors and custodians of the world, ... have started either backtracking from their commitments to protect human rights or soft-pedaling them because of political expediency leading to glaring double standards," the president lamented, according to remarks carried by Anadolu Agency (AA).
Meanwhile, the New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday accused New Delhi of adopting laws and policies that "systematically discriminate against Muslims and stigmatize critics of the government."
HRW's report came days ahead of Feb. 23, which marks the first anniversary of the violence in New Delhi, where 53 people were killed, 40 of them were Muslims. The violence came after protests started against India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), passed in 2019, that excludes Muslims.
The law granted citizenship to at least six minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who had immigrated to India before Dec. 31, 2014.
"Instead of conducting a credible and impartial investigation, including into allegations that (the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party) BJP leaders incited violence and police officials were complicit in attacks, the authorities have targeted activists and protest organizers," the report said.
"The authorities have lately responded to another mass protest, this time by farmers, by vilifying minority Sikh protesters and opening investigations into their alleged affiliation with separatist groups," it added.
According to AA, BJP spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain declined to comment on the HRW Report 2021, saying, "I have not seen the report."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP "has not only failed to protect Muslims and other minorities from attacks but is providing political patronage and cover for bigotry," said HRW South Asia Director Meenakshi Ganguly.
Although violence in New Delhi followed peaceful protests by Indians of all faiths, BJP leaders "attempted to discredit protesters, particularly Muslims, by accusing them of conspiring against national interests."
Also mentioning the protests of farmers against new farm laws in November, HRW accused the BJP leaders, their supporters on social media and the pro-government media of blaming the Sikhs, another religious minority.
"Following violent clashes on Jan. 26 between the police and protesting farmers who broke through police barricades to enter Delhi, the authorities filed baseless criminal cases against journalists, ordered the internet to be shut down at multiple sites and ordered Twitter to block nearly 1,200 accounts, including of journalists and news organizations, some of which Twitter later restored," it said.
Since Modi came to power in 2014, various legislative and other actions have been taken, legitimizing discrimination against religious minorities and enabling violent Hindu nationalism, HRW said.
"These actions violate domestic law and India's obligations under international human rights law that prohibits discrimination based on race, ethnicity or religion, and require the governments to provide residents with equal protection of the law," HRW said.
"The Indian government is also obligated to protect religious and other minority populations, and to fully and fairly prosecute those responsible for discrimination and violence against them," it added.
Kavita Krishnan, an activist and secretary of the All India Progressive Women's Association, said in response to the HRW report: "It is an acknowledgment of what is happening in India. I have no doubt that the government is targeting minorities and speaking the language of bigotry every day."
"There are a number of such cases that we see on a daily basis where Muslims, Sikhs and Christians are targeted," she said, blaming Modi's BJP government.
"In the last six years, it has increased exponentially under the Modi government. It is very much state-sponsored and the latest one is the interfaith marriage, which has made a marriage of Hindu woman with Muslim and Christian very difficult," she said.
The Kashmir dispute, one of the oldest on the agenda of the U.N. Security Council, erupted between India and Pakistan in 1947. Since 1947, more than 94,000 Kashmiris have been killed during clashes with Indian authorities, according to Pakistani sources. Islamabad has urged the international community to fulfill its moral and legal obligation by giving Kashmiris the chance to realize their inalienable right to self-determination in accordance with Security Council resolutions.
Pakistan and India have a history of bitter relations. The two neighbors have fought two of their three wars over the territory. Most Kashmiris support uniting the territory, either under Pakistani rule or as an independent country. Rebels in the region have been fighting against Indian rule since 1989.
Pakistan and India routinely accuse each other of unprovoked attacks along the tense Kashmir frontier in violation of a 2003 cease-fire agreement. Pakistan says India has violated the truce more than 2,000 times in 2020 alone.


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LIGHTWAVE ONLINE – May 13, 2014 – FirstLight Fiber, a service provider operating fiber-optic networks in Upstate New York and Northern New England with connectivity to Canada, has expanded its network capabilities to support 100-Gbps connectivity at any of its on-net locations.
This high-speed network upgrade comes in response to increased customer demand for high-bandwidth connections in Tier 2 and Tier 3 metro markets, the company says.
FirstLight says this capability was accomplished with the support provided by LightRiver Technologies, an integrator of multi-vendor transport networks, and leverages Ciena’s 6500 packet-optical transport platform.
FirstLight will also be able to better manage, monitor, and control network performance using Ciena’s OneControl unified management system, which provides simple point-and-click service provisioning to enable faster service turn-up and end-to-end visibility of network performance.
“LightRiver is proud to work with FirstLight on this important project. After evaluating what’s available in the market, FirstLight has taken decisive action to undertake this network upgrade leveraging best-in-breed technology from Ciena. In doing so, it proves that 100-Gbps connections are no longer just for customers located in Tier 1 markets by making them available for everyone throughout Upstate New York and Northern New England,” said Michael P. Jonas, president of global sales and marketing for LightRiver.
With this network upgrade, FirstLight says it now has the capability of offering 100-Gbps point-to-point wavelengths between any on-net locations throughout its footprint. The operator’s network spans 190,000 fiber miles connecting in excess of 1400 buildings with the ability to serve an additional 10,000 in close proximity to its network.

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Islamabad, Pakistan. Indian Rupee’s relentless fall against the US Dollar has claimed yet another victim. Pakistan based printing presses, which were earlier printing fake 500 and 1000 rupee Indian notes, have decided to stop printing the 500 denomination due to rising costs.
These currency notes were used by Pakistani government to fund terror in India.
“The weakening of the Indian Rupee against the Dollar means it’s no longer financially viable for us to print 500 rupee notes,” said Yasin Anwar, governor of the State Bank of Pakistan.
“A few years back, an INR 500 note was worth US$12.5, but now its value is just $8.5. At the same time, costs have gone up because of rising paper costs, rising HR costs as employees, fearing terror attacks, leave Pakistan as soon as they save some money, and general inflation,” Yasin explained.
“The rate at which it is falling, I wouldn’t be surprised if the 1000 rupee note also becomes unviable soon,” he told Faking News.
“If we just wanted to print another worthless paper currency, we could have printed the Zimbabwe Dollar, or even the Pakistani Rupee!” he added in obvious frustration.
“Please, please, stop this fall,” was his desperate and passionate appeal to the Indian Finance Ministry.
“Weakening of their currency against the dollar is a diabolical plot by the Indians,” said Hafiz Saeed, mastermind of the 26/11 terror attacks and head of Lashkar-e-Taiba, “This just shows that these evil hateful Indians will go to any length to hurt the economy of Pakistan.”
“You look like a RAW agent!” he angrily told this Faking News reporter, when he tried to quiz him on why Pakistan was printing Indian currency.
Meanwhile back in India, current Finance Minister and the erstwhile Home Minister P Chidambaram claims that this was a well thought out plan to defeat terror.
“Furthermore, you don’t have to double check every 500 rupee to ensure that it is not a counterfeit currency. And even if it turns out to be fake note, you don’t lose as much as you were losing earlier!” Chidu further elaborated the benefits of the falling rupee.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was unavailable for comment.

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Joseph Kabila, current President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is due to step down this November having served two consecutive terms in office. The leader, who took the lead of the African nation in 2001, has been accused of trying to amend the constitution or delay the election to hold on to power.
Kabila has not made any public comment regarding his political career, while his spokesperson has maintained the leader will respect the constitution.
As the 2016 presidential election looms in a country marred by decades of war, political instability and human rights abuses committed by militants and government troops, IBTimes UK looks at Kabila's rise to power as many suspect the leader could become the latest African president to amend his country's constitution to prolong his leadership.
Early life and military career
Kabila was born in the eastern DRC 's province of South-Kivu, on 4 June 1971. His father, Laurent-Désiré Kabila, was a member of the rebel Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo (ADFLC) and became the president of the country following a coup in 1997.
Joseph Kabila attended military schools in Tanzania and Uganda. In 1996, he became the commander of the "kadogos", a Swahili word meaning "the little ones". One year later, his father launched a campaign to oust the then leader Joseph-Desiré Mobutu - also known as Mobutu Sese Seko - in the Republic of Zaire ( DRC's official name between 1971 and 1997).
Mobutu's ousting - achieved with the help of neighbouring countries Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi - sparked the country' s first civil war, which caused the death of hundreds of thousands of people, with estimates suggesting the number could be as high as 800,000 deaths.
When his father took control of the country in 1997, Kabila travelled to China to receive further military training at the National Defence University in Beijing. After returning to his homeland, he was appointed chief of staff of the Land Force, a role he kept until his father was assassinated in 2001.
Although they previously supported Kabila's father, Rwanda and Uganda subsequently aligned themselves with the Congolese Rally for Democracy (CRD) rebel group, which started a campaign against Kabila's father in 1998. The campaign culminated in the Second Congo War - also known as the African World War - which caused more than 5 million deaths and officially ended in 2003.
Three years after the beginning of the war, Kabila's father was shot dead by one of his bodyguards amid allegations that the murder had been plotted by Rwanda.
Ten days after his father's assassination, Kabila - aged 30 - was chosen by government members as the country's new leader. Kabila tried to end the civil war by negotiating with rebel groups supported by Rwanda and Uganda. In 2002, the government and rebel groups signed several peace agreements aimed at tackling violence and, in 2003, a transitional government headed by Kabila was created.
When Congolese people headed to the polls in 2006 following the approval of a new constitution, Kabila was elected as president. His mandate was renewed in 2011, amid allegations the election was not held in a transparent way and did not reflect the real will of the population.
Although the Second Congo War was declared over in 2003, hostilities and frequent attacks on civilians, especially in the north east, have continued and there are at least 50 different armed groups currently operating along DRC's eastern and western borders.
Kabila's supporters and opponents
A timetable reportedly prepared by the country's electoral commission (CENI) suggested earlier in January that the presidential election could be delayed by a minimum of 13 months and 10 days.
The timetable was rejected by DRC's opposition, but Kabila's supporters - who live mainly in the country's east - argued that in order to guarantee free and democratic election, polls should be postponed as the country was not ready to hold an election.
In January 2015, the government introduced an electoral law reform that required a national census to be carried out before the election. Hundreds of people took to the streets to protest against the government's decision, seen as a way to delay election. However, thousands of pro-Kabila supporters also took to the streets of Lubumbashi to show their support for the president.
After being in power for 15 years, Kabila is widely unpopular among the Congolese population, according to some analysts. Phil Clark, reader in international politics at Soas University, told IBTimes UK: "There is already a huge amount of anger in DRC at the possibility that this election could be postponed.
"The election is important in Congo because there is so much frustration with Kabila's government. Kabila has really failed to bring peace and stability in Congo or any real economic development," he continued.
"One of the things that has been very problematic in Congo is that the opposition is very weak. This is the first time that we have see an attempt of a much more coherent opposition."
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Aguilón Golf Club (Almeria)
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PAR: 72, LENGTH: 5573metres
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Directions: from the AP-7 take the Pulpí exit in the direction of San Juan de los Terreros on the A-350. Ten kilometres form the exit, past Pilar de Jaravia, turn right at the first roundabout and head for Urb. Mundo Aguilón
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Having opened in 2008 this course has already proved to one of the hottest newcomers amongst all the courses in Spain. This Par 70 course has the Aguilón Mountains as its back drop with breathtaking views of Pulpí Bay and the overall design is spectacular incorporating more than 100 bunkers, 6 lakes and a number of natural ravines making it a challenging but unforgettable playing experience for players of all levels.


The 19th season of MTV Roadies, Roadies Karm Ya Kaand, enthralls viewers with thrilling shocks. The action in the performance is captivating and enjoyable. The participant’s physical and mental stamina is tested through demanding exercises and activities. The escalating clashes between gang leaders and gangs will be shown in Roadies Karm Ya Kaand. What fresh surprises may we anticipate in this episode? Let’s have a look at this amazing journey. Continue reading to find out what happens next in the Roadies’ risk-taking and exciting journey. Happy Reading!
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Roadies 19 Karm Ya Kaand Grand Finale
The finalists were shown on the previous episode of Roadies Karm Ya Kaand, (October 14, 2023), astonished to encounter former roadies who had been eliminated since the show’s debut. Garry Lu and Bhoomika battled with Siwet and the other candidates in the previous episode, with both of them admitting that he had lied about them behind their backs. Let’s see what happens in today’s episode.
Roadies 19 Karm Ya Kaand Grand Finale Winner
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The finalists in the most recent trailer for this weekend’s Roadies Karm Ya Kaand (15 October 2023) are shown finding out that the former roadies would be assisting them in their final task. Sonu Sood is seen motivating all of the finalists in a new trailer for Roadies 2023 (15-10-2023) by promising them a monetary prize of five lakh rupees in addition to the title trophy.
Vashu Jain from Gang Rhea Chakraborty won the MTV Roadies 19. Siwet Tomar is the first runner-up of MTV Roadies Season 19, and Prakram Dandona is the second runner-up of MTV Roadies Season 19.
With Prakram as the first finalist, the 20-week Roadies – Karm ya Kaand adventure is finally coming to a conclusion. The top five competitors had a conversation before the big show. They started fighting, and things got hot. A handful of the finalists got into a verbal battle, shocking the crowd with personal jabs and nasty language. Siwet and Rishabh traded jabs, each stating why the other wasn’t deserving of winning MTV Roadies season 20.
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Saturday, March 7, 2015 @ The Chan Centre
Featuring Vancouver Men’s Chorus | Chor Leoni Men’s Choir | Chor Leoni’s MYVoice choirs | British Columbia Boys Choir | UBC Men’s Choir | Illumni Men’s Chorale (Seattle). The exhilarating conclusion to the VanMan Choral Summit features solo sets from the area’s best male choruses, plus a magnificent mass choir finale.
From youthful exuberance to practiced maturity, VanMan brings you the full power and beauty of male choral singing. Lovers of choral music, this is a “not to be missed” event! Click here for more details….
Singing Can Be A Drag
March 14, 2015 @ Columbia Theatre, New Westminster
**NEW VENUE AND DATE**
April 2nd, 2015 @ Revue Stage, Vancouver (more…)
A respectable drag queen never tells her real age, but the Vancouver Men’s Chorus – now celebrating its 34th season, is proud to present its eighth annual fem-spectacular fundraiser – Singing Can Be A Drag! Click here for more details….
June 5, 6, 7, 11, 12 & 13th, 2015 @ Performance Works
General Admission Tickets
Available May 1st, 2015
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We have a fabulous series of performances lined up for 2015 (see below), and would love to keep you posted, particularly as tickets become available. With advertising in the press, via email and social media, posters and keeper cards, and word of mouth, our goal is to make sure you don’t miss out. If you weren’t able to buy tickets for the last run of performances, please take a moment to SIGN UP for future ticket release announcements.
VMC in the Community
The Vancouver Men’s Chorus engages with the community through regular events, and by invitation. All invitations are gratefully received and presented to our Concert Planning Committee (CPC) for review. Click here for more details….
Sing with the VMC
Congratulations and welcome to all the fabulous new guys who have recently joined our ranks.
The Spring 2015 season is now closed to new members, but you can come and see our shows, get inspired, then join us in September when we open our doors once again to new recruits.
Vancouver Academy of Music 1270 Chestnut Street Vancouver BC (click here for map)
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Conservative MP Sir Roger Gale: Gay marriage is 'Orwellian'
MPs have been debating plans to allow gay and lesbian couples to get married in England and Wales.
In a free vote at 1900 GMT, as many as half of Conservative MPs are expected to oppose the idea, despite appeals from Prime Minister David Cameron and senior ministers.
Speaking during the debate, Conservative MP Sir Roger Gale called gay marriage "Alice in Wonderland" territory, and "Orwellian.''
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"Few bands inspire such fanaticism among their fans as Dream Theater. The best way to satiate this dedicated legion is to provide them with even more material to devour and Dream Theater are doing just that this September.
The band will release Chaos In Motion 2007/2008, which documents their “Chaos In Motion” world tour, which kicked off June 3rd, 2007 at the Monsters of Rock Festival in Milan, Italy and concluded almost a year to the day later on June 4th, 2008 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It’s essentially a travelogue of their most recent touring experience and it hits shelves on September 23rd.
Chaos In Motion 2007/2008 will be available in two configurations: as a double DVD set and as five disc collector’s set which includes two DVDs and three CDs, containing 14 live tracks featured in the DVD set and expanded artwork.
The Chaos in Motion Tour was a trek that found the band traversing the globe, playing 115 shows in 105 cities in 35 countries on five continents to hundreds of thousands of fans. It also included the first annual Progressive Nation Tour, an idea that the band had kicked around for a few years and finally launched into action this past spring.
Chaos In Motion 2007/2008 is the latest in a series of DVDs from the band and it features performances captured throughout the entirety of the tour, unlike their last three DVDs, Metropolis 2000: Live Scenes From New York, Live at Budokan and Score, all of which focused on as single concert event.
Drummer and DVD creative director Mike Portnoy plumed his personal archives for footage in order to provide fans with the ultimate tour souvenir. He assembled over three hours of complete live performances, taking footage from shows in Rotterdam, Buenos Aires, Toronto, Boston, Bangkok and Vancouver. The tracks were mixed and effectively brought to life by Kevin Shirley.
The second disc is packed with bonus material, including promo videos, live screen projection films, a photo gallery and a 90-minute documentary that’ll make you feel like you’re riding in the passenger’s seat of the band’s tour bus, as it takes you on the road and behind the scenes with the band and crew. It’s like a virtual backstage pass that grants fans further unprecedented access.
The official content and tracklisting for the DVD are as follows and are subject to change:
Double DVD Set
Around The World In 180 Minutes Live Concert Footage - ‘Intro/Also Sprach Zarathustra’, ‘Constant Motion’, ‘Panic Attack’, ‘Blind Faith’, ‘Surrounded’, ‘The Dark Eternal Night’, Keyboard Solo, ‘Lines In The Sand’, ‘Scarred’, ‘Forsaken’, ‘The Ministry Of Lost Souls’, ‘Take The Time’, ‘In The Presence Of Enemies’, ‘Medley: I. Trial Of Tears II. Finally Free III. Learning To Live IV. In The Name Of God V. Octavarium’.
- Behind The Chaos On The Road Documentary
- Promo Videos: ‘Constant Motion’, ‘Forsaken’, ‘Forsaken’ (In Studio), ‘The Dark Eternal Night’ (In Studio).
- Live Screen Projection Films: ‘The Dark Eternal Night (N.A.D.S)’, ‘The Ministry Of Lost Souls’, ‘In The Presence Of Enemies Pt. 2’
- ?Mike Portnoy Stage Tour?
- ?Mike Portnoy Backstage Tour?
- Photo Gallery
Deluxe Collector?s Edition 5-Disc Set
Chaos In Motion 2007/2008 Double DVD Set PLUS:
- 3 CD?s containing the live 14 tracks featured in the DVD set
- Expanded artwork and more
Indeed, Chaos In Motion 2007/2008 is a completist piece that will keep Dream Theater diehards satisfied until the band takes to the road again."

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Mastering the Art of Making a Perfect Caramel Macchiato: Tips Tricks
A caramel macchiato is a luxurious indulgent coffee drink that is enjoyed by coffee lovers all over the world. Making this perfect blend of rich creamy milk perfectly steamed frothed with espresso a delicious caramel syrup is an art that requires some skill practice. Here are some tips tricks to help you master the art of making the perfect caramel macchiato at home.
Equipment you need:
To make the perfect caramel macchiato you will need some essential equipment:
- An espresso machine – this is the most important piece of equipment required to make a macchiato. It will help you extract the perfect amount of espresso for your drink.
- A milk frother or steam w- a good quality frother or steam wis essential to steam froth the milk for your macchiato.
- A shot glass – this will help you measure pour the espresso shot into the milk.
- A caramel sauce or syrup – this is the key to adding the sweet caramel flavor to your macchiato.
The ingredients for a caramel macchiato are simple:
- 1 shot of espresso
- 8 ounces of milk
- Caramel sauce or syrup
Now that you have gathered all of your equipment ingredients here are the steps to make the perfect caramel macchiato:
- Start by preparing your espresso shot. Measure pour the shot into your shot glass set it aside.
- Next pour the milk into a frother or a steam wjug. Froth the milk until it’s warm has a creamy consistency.
- Now comes the art of pouring the steamed milk into the espresso shot. Hold the shot glass at an angle slowly pour the milk over the espresso shot. The milk should be poured in a circular motion so that it blends perfectly with the espresso.
- Finally add a generous drizzle of caramel sauce over the top of the steamed milk.
- Use freshly roasted coffee beans grind them just before extraction. This will ensure that you get the perfect flavor from your espresso.
- When frothing the milk make sure that you stop steaming the milk at the right time. Over-frothing the milk can turn it into foam ruin the consistency of the drink.
- When pouring the steamed milk into the espresso make sure to pour it slowly to get the perfect layered effect.
- Be creative with your caramel sauce or syrup. Add different flavors to enhance the taste of your caramel macchiato. You can use vanilla hazelnut or chocolate syrup for a twist in flavor.
Making a perfect caramel macchiato is an art that requires attention to detail some practice. With these tips tricks you can master the art of making your own caramel macchiato at home. Start by gathering your equipment ingredients follow the method carefully. Don’t forget to add your own creative touch to the drink with different syrups flavors. Enjoy your perfect caramel macchiato in the comfort of your own home!

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How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Have A Question About This Topic?
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.

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The city of Frisco’s latest public-private partnership paves the way for a 320-acre mixed-use development that will be a key gateway along the suburb’s northern border.
The Frisco City Council approved a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday night with Forest City Commercial Development and its partner, Ernest Mahard Jr., to develop the southwest corner of the Dallas North Tollway and U.S. Highway 380.
The project, called Frisco North Development, includes retail, residential, office and entertainment elements along with a hotel. It also calls for parks and a string of lakes.
Frisco Mayor Maher Maso said that Stonebriar Centre mall became an economic catalyst that changed the face of Frisco when it opened a decade ago.
“This project will change the face of Frisco again,” he said. “I’m excited for the city. It’s one of those projects that will help define us into the next century.”
The project is in the early planning stages, so specifics aren’t available. But as part of the agreement, the developer will donate land within the project for a future municipal service center.
A separate memorandum of understanding with the city’s Community Development Corporation states that land will be dedicated within the project for parks, open space and other “eligible projects” not yet determined in exchange for economic incentives.
Cleveland-based Forest City Enterprises Inc., of which Forest City Commercial Development is a branch, is a national real estate company with $11.8 billion in total assets.
“This mixed-use development will bring together the vision of the city, while providing the greatest social and economic value to the community and its stakeholders,” Brian Ratner, president of Forest City Texas, said in a prepared statement.
Among the company’s other projects are a 2,000-acre master-planned residential community in Prosper, the Mercantile and Wilson apartment communities in downtown Dallas, and residential communities under development in Denton County, San Antonio and Houston.
The company partnered with Mahard on the new development.

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Turkey Visit Visa Fee For Pakistani Citizens
Republic of Turkey is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia as bridge. Ankara is the capital city of the country while Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya and Cappadocia are among the most popular tourist destinations. For more information or details of your answers for application questions you can find it at Visa Turkey – frequently asked questions.
Our heritage of quality client servicing and delivering the best to the clients have made us earned the first choice of visa services, for majority of the embassies and consulates today. Our custom-made visa application end-to- end process solutions are exceptional in every aspect. We follow a series of highly advanced, precise and streamlined processes to ensure our clients’ absolute security and confidentiality. Hi., im interested to apply for australian tourist visa, you mentioned that application is online, but on their website online application is for certain passport holder only. You can apply for a Turkey e-visa via the website of the Republic of Turkey.
Turkeys Record Breaking Citizenship By Investment Programme
Its unique culture, extraordinary sites, and amicable people make it an excellent vacation spot. Please note that this will depend on your ‘purpose of visit.’ If you are visiting as a tourist, choose the option for a Tourist Visa. If you are visiting friends or family, choose the Family/Friends option. First, select the type of visa you want to apply for from the consular website.
Applicants are required to hold a valid residence permit at the time of their citizenship application, and may continue to live abroad as long as they wish. A residence permit will be issued on the day of application. The investor can immediately apply for citizenship once the residence permit is granted. No physical presence or interview is required during the application process.
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Please make sure to have the necessary documents and a valid credit card handy. Book memorable holidays on TravelTriangle with 650+ verified travel agents for 65+ domestic and international destinations. If you have traveled to the United Kingdom, United States of America or any other Schengen country, then PPC is not required. Turkey grants 5 types of visa which you can choose from depending upon the purpose of your visit. Turkey remains one of the most visited tourist nations in the world. The country is at the cusp of Europe and Asia, home to several civilizations.
You have to pay the amount in cash at the VFS Turkish citizenship 250.000 USD Application Centre in UAE. For more information on the cost of Turkey visas from Dubai, you can contact the VFS authorities. Please find below the tourist visa requirements for Turkey. Mind the fact that the required documents may change depending on the term and purpose of your stay, hence the category of your visa. The Consulate reserves its right to ask for additional documents.
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Although a time limit will be indicated on your visa, your student visa remains valid as long as you are enrolled at school. Education visa processing fee payment receipt (this fee is non-refundable). Pay the handling visa fee using any method of online payment available. When applying for a Turkish e-Visa, you need to make sure that you have all of the required documents so that your application is successfully approved.
With Byevisa, there is a convenient way to check the status of your travel document. You may be asked to confirm that you’re travelling for a tourist or short business trip. All Turkey’s Electronic Visas are valid for 180 days from the issue date. However, depending on your nationality, your pass will be Single or Multiple Entry. Single Entry means that you can enter only once, while Multiple Entry means that you can enter and exit repeatedly while your travel pass remains valid.
Turkey Student Visa Process
This eliminates the need to go to an embassy or consulate to complete the visa application. Foreign travelers who wish to travel to Turkey must either apply for a visa or an electronic travel authorization. To obtain a visa to Turkey citizens of many countries are required law firm istanbul to attend an embassy or consulate. However, to apply for the Turkey e-Visa, the traveler can simply complete the online form which only takes a few minutes. Applicants should keep in mind that the system can take 24 hours to process the e-Visa applications.
From my own experience, so far only US do interview upon arrival at immigration counter, no interviews in Schengen zone Japan Asean countries Middle East & law firm istanbul Turkey. Was able to find the required documents for Visa Application in UAE. It is one of the popular countries in the world, with Berlin as its capital.
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Endorsement pages, which often appear after the visa pages, are not counted as being available. Arab League — Certain countries will deny access to holders of Israeli visas or passport stamps of Israel because of the Arab League boycott of Israel. Niue — Visa on arrival valid for 30 days is issued free of charge.
I was living in Thailand for two years teaching English and just moved back home to Miami, FL. Thankfully, my time abroad allowed me to visit numerous, stunning Asian countries. You can follow my travels @trekkingnikki or need a West Coast USA-based itinerary? work permit turkey You can reapply for an e-Visa 180 days later starting from the first entry date, if you consumed all the 90 days within the 180 days period from your first entry. If you consumed only a part of it, you can reapply within the 180 days period.

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Condo, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 3 Sleeps
- english, spanish
Pool / Spa
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Unit is Non-Smoking and pets are not allowed. Guests agree to abide by the Condo Association rules and regulations.
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
Clean comfy and convenient
very Nice easy to get everywhere , no big deal wearing wrist bands rules are good 👍
Partial bay view, Partial ocean view
Le personnel de la réception ne se soucie pas des besoins des clients. Aucun signe de compassion et ne veulent surtout pas être dérangé.
The views are as pictured, however, there is no furniture on the balcony. This is my biggest complaint. There was a camping chair in the closet, but Nelson should really invest about $30 in some cheap chairs and a small table for those who like to sit outside and enjoy the ocean. I'm assuming that's most of us. Also, there is an optional activation fee for the pool key, but as this is also the key to the building entrance and the elevators, it's not really optional.
There is no in-unit laundry, but the community washers and dryers are right next door. I thought someone said there was a 7-11 or something across the street. There isn't. There is a small mini-market in the building next door, but the prices are crazy.
Just giving a heads-up, as these would've been useful things to know before booking.
Bed was comfy. Water pressure was very good. Kitchen was well equipped. Sofa was stained. Be careful of the rugs, as they slip all over. Had to move the one by the balcony after I slipped on it three times. Hope this helps!
The property was perfect! Clean, all amenities available and the beautiful view.
We absolutely loved this place and definitely want to come back!! Thank you Nelson for being so helpful, it is greatly appreciated!! This place is amazing, perfect beach, pool and all that you need is there! We are definitely coming back!! C. & J Savoie
Thanks very much for your review Carolle & Jacques, I'm really glad you enjoyed your stay and I definitely appreciate you taking good care of my condo. I hope to see you soon!
Nelson was a pleasure to deal with. A very hassle free and enjoyable vacation. The condo is very clean, neat, cozy, with everything you could possibly need. I highly recommend this location. If I would ever come back to Hollywood, I would be booking this place again. Thanks!
Thanks Kelly&Patrick! Thanks for the opportunity to host your stay!
I hope to see you again in the near future.
.South Beach just 10 minutes away
.Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa / Golf Course
.Aventura Mall - 10 minutes . Sawgrass Mill Outlet Mall - 25 minutes
.Bal Harbour Shops - 15 minutes away
.Hollywood Greyhound Racing & Casino
.Gulfstream Racetrack & Casino with plenty of shops and restaurants


CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — During tackle Rob Bain's first two seasons at Illinois, the defense he was part of lacked an identity.
Statistically, it was the Big Ten's worst in a number of categories, and a key reason the Illini won 10 games combined in 2013 and '14.
Lovie Smith's best Chicago defenses were creators of chaos — picking off passes, forcing fumbles and scoring points. Smith hopes some of that brand of NFL defense pays off at Illinois, where he will coach his first game Saturday against Murray State.
That philosophy is distilled in one symbol hanging on the team's meeting room wall. It's a football on a spring, mounted on plaque that bears the words STRIP,...


SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 31 Amedica Corporation, anorthopedic implants company focused on silicon nitride ceramic technologies,announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k)marketing clearance to Amedica's Valeo(TM) Cervical Plate system.
The Valeo(TM) Cervical Plate system combines features aimed at makingcervical fixation procedures efficient, simple and consistent. The Valeo(TM)Cervical Plate system is intended for anterior screw fixation at the C2through C7 vertebral bodies of the cervical spine. The implant and relatedinstruments are designed to facilitate placement of the cervical plate andensure proper angling and insertion of the screws into the vertebrae in asingle step, to achieve a consistent supplemental fixation outcome.
"We are extremely pleased to receive FDA clearance of the Valeo CPsystem," said Ashok Khandkar, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of AmedicaCorporation. "The clearance of this implant represents another milestonetoward the commercialization of our innovative suite of spinal products."
Amedica Corporation is an emerging orthopedic implant company focused onusing its silicon nitride ceramic technologies to develop and commercialize abroad range of innovative, high-performance spine and joint implants for thegrowing orthopedic device market. Its products under development includespine, reconstructive hip and knee implants that may represent a new standardof care in total joint implants based on superior durability, performance andsafety.Contact: Ashok C. Khandkar Chief Executive Officer (801) 583-5100 Email: firstname.lastname@example.org www.amedicacorp.com
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The pedestrian dump trucks – or mini dumpers – are often compared to motorised wheelbarrows, but the are much more than this. Available in tracked or wheel versions, the pedestrian dumper is used for carrying loads in tight spaces that a full sized dump truck would be unable to access. Typically the operator would walk behind the machine, but on slightly larger versions there are platforms for the operator to stand on. Also known as power barrows, these machines are typically petrol or diesel powered, but battery powered versions are starting to appear. Payloads vary, but a typical mini dumper would manage a load of between 200kgs and half a tonne and still fit through a standard doorway. High tip versions are available that can tip directly into a skip or a high sided truck.
JCB has won one of its biggest orders of the year after a 900-machine deal was signed with national builders’ merchant Jewson. The order for machines worth more than £12 million is the biggest ever placed by Tool Hire - the rental division of Jewson - in the 20 years since JCB first began supplying the company. And the special anniversary is being marked in electrifying style – literally – as the new fleet of machines includes 19C-1 E electric mini excavator models and 1TE electric site dumpers. As well as being considerably quieter, the electric models offer zero emissions…>
A South-West building supplier is continuing its push towards greener practices, with the purchase of a new KC70-4e pedestrian dumper from Kubota dealer, CCE Plant Sales. The Yeovil-based merchant, which currently has 21 Tool Hire locations across the Southwest and the Midlands have taken delivery of their first electric mini tracked dumper at their Exeter depot. If successful, Bradfords will look to expand its fleet of electric Kubota’s, during 2023/ 24. Capable of the same high performance as its diesel or petrol-powered equivalents, the KC70-4e is powered by a lithium-ion battery. With a robust and consolidated lower frame, the KC70-4e…>


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PHOENIX—Amid talk of headwinds and tailwinds blowing over the lodging industry, the overall tone of conversation remained positive at The Lodging Conference this year.
The largely “steady-as-she-goes” attitude emanating from the majority of executives in attendance was buoyed by a record-breaking crowd of some 1,800 at the 22nd annual event held here at the Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, with a notable number of first-timers joining the traditional ranks of hospitality-universe movers and shakers.
“This capacity crowd tells me this break for our lodging cycles has a lot of road left to go,” said Harry Javer, producer and cofounder of the conference, riffing off its theme of “Enjoy the Ride.”
From Think Tank sessions to networking receptions and the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired hotel’s jam-packed public spaces, the outlook by hospitality and financial executives heading into 2017 still sees a lot of runway ahead to get deals done and be profitable.
However, Javer noted, how good business is depends on the measuring stick being used.
“If we compare this year to 2015, it’s kind of a tough measurement since 2015 was such an outstanding year in so many different ways, with so many records broken in this industry. But if we look more historically, then 2016 will shape up to be another great year for the industry. Certainly, deal volume is down, capital markets have had their issues, but fundamentals remain solid,” he said.
Looking back at the industry’s performance ups and downs over the past decade, STR’s Stephen Hennis noted 2016 is now enjoying “a record level of occupancy and a record level of average daily rate”; even though the latter is slowing, it’s still showing growth. Similarly, record-level RevPAR has clocked 78 months of growth through August, with month’s end September expected to ratchet that number to 79 when assessed.
“Profits are also at a near-record level… We’re expecting 2016 to be the most-profitable year in the hotel industry ever,” said Hennis.
One concern swirling within the chatter at TLC was supply growth and its potential impact on the industry. Hennis noted, however, historically “supply hasn’t caused a downturn. It might be impacting markets here and there—Houston, New York—but in itself, supply is not really the issue that would cause us to have a massive downturn. It’s just the timing of that supply that we’ve seen over time that’s really been an issue.” The question, he added, is what happens when supply begins outpacing demand.
In the trailing 12-month period, he said supply growth has been up 1.4%, with STR projecting at year’s end 1.6% growth. “Still,” said Hennis, “The all-time, compounded annual growth rate for supply growth is 1.9%, and we’re not expected to hit that until next year. So, still relatively low supply growth when you look at it in the big picture.”
Both Hennis and Mark Woodworth, senior managing director, CBRE Hotels-Americas Research, were optimistic about the state of the economy. “Expectations are economic growth for next year should be superior to what we see this year,” said Woodworth.
The CBRE executive touched on industry-disrupter Airbnb, noting the space-sharing enterprise within the 12-month period ending in June more than doubled its number of units in the United States, up 110%. “The number of units that were actually rented during that period also doubled; $4.7 billion in revenue, which was more than double. So Airbnb continues to grow and becomes an even more-important, relevant factor in understanding the future of our industry, specifically as it relates to traditional hotels.”
On the transactions side, Aran Ryan, managing director and senior partner for HVS, said in first-half 2016, transactions volume in the U.S. was down 52% with “price per key down 15% in the transactions that are left. That’s after we reached a historic peak in 2015 by a pretty wide margin.” He noted drivers behind that include a change in lender makeup and the investor mix, with REITs and institutional investors moving to the sidelines, a pull back in CMBS activity, and a widening of the buy-sell gap.
Additionally, portfolio sales dropped from $6 billion last year to $1 billion thus far in 2016, a 77% decline, signaling inactivity by REITs and institutional investors that, to a large degree, usually play in the space, Ryan noted.
“What we’ve seen is an evaporation of portfolio sales,” he observed. Individual transactions descended 37%.
“That really shows us that, so far, this year, we’ve had this dramatic dislocation between the transactions market and what’s going on in underlying hotel fundamentals,” he said.
Ryan added that by 2018,“We expect to see the first slight decline in hotel values since the recession. But once we move past those investment factors, once we’ve loosened those things up in 2019 and we still see underlying RevPAR growth, we should see a pop; a strong recovery from what we saw in 2018… We’re soft-landing here and we expect the next piece of the hotel cycle to start in 2019.”
Positive sentiments were echoed across the general sessions that gave industry leaders opportunities to present their views, with a quip by lodging veteran Tom Corcoran Jr., board chairman of lodging REIT FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc., likely giving the audience the touchstone it was looking for to describe the industry currently.
“I think we’re in a phase of the industry right now, where we’ve got good growth above GDP, the industry seems to have demand, so I believe it’s going to be fairly ‘steady Eddie,’” he said.
Corcoran was part of the opening panel led by Don Landry, owner of Top Ten Hospitality Advisors, that included: Jim Abrahamson, CEO, Interstate Hotels & Resorts; Geoff Ballotti, president/CEO, Wyndham Hotel Group; Roger Bloss, president/CEO, Vantage Hotels; Eric Danziger, CEO, Trump Hotels; and Bruce Patel, 2016 chairman, Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA).
Danziger, who launched Trump Hotels’ new brand, Scion, at the conference, addressed minimum-wage legislation and reform, terming it a “course correction of business; all businesses. Somehow, we always cry wolf or ‘Oh, my God,’ but somehow the industry finds a way to manage through that [increases], as is our responsibility… Wages will go up, and by the way, they should.”
The CEO indicated increased wages would allow for the attraction of better talent within the industry.
Abrahamson dismissed the idea that Chinese investment into the U.S. lodging space was only a trend. “We have close to 450 hotels. Of that, 40 hotels now are owned by Chinese owners and, in every transaction that we’re involved in, there’s at least one Chinese buyer within that market. They’re growing exceptionally fast. We’re working with a Chinese owner right now and they’re buying two hotels from a REIT in New York City. It is definitely not a trend. It is here. And they are good buyers and long-term holders.”
In smaller markets, Bloss saw continued strong performance, particularly for the select-service segment. “It’s still a street-corner business…we’re seeing a lot of new construction. You’re going to seeing local money [going into]properties being built,” he said.
Patel noted part of the continued robustness of hotels opening stemmed from “debt being cheap” and in some cases, non-traditional financing, such as overseas money coming in the form of EB-5.
“Conventional financing is still where it’s at,” he offered, noting working through a local or regional bank presents the most likely scenario for getting a project financed.
Ballotti came back to the bottom line and the end-user, the guest, noting efforts by hoteliers along any variety of avenues need to translate back. “Loyalty has never been more important than it is today.”
From his perspective, Javer cited some “powerful trends” that would help keep the industry’s engine running in the months ahead.
Among them is the continued increase in travel, driven by more free time for baby boomers as they retire; the attitude of millennials to acquire experiences rather than big-ticket items; a rise in household incomes and an increased amount of disposable income being put toward travel; technology and globalization helping to “shrink” the world via the Internet and cell phones; and—airport lines aside—a greater convenience to travel, particularly via automobile, e.g., car sharing, cheaper gas prices.
“These are all very good trends that will keep people traveling,” said Javer, who in the same breath indicated the rosy outlook had some clouds.
“To begin with, just because more people are traveling doesn’t necessarily mean they’re going to stay in hotels. We have competition from home-sharing services like Airbnb; that’s not going away. We have a love/hate relationship with the OTAs. We have social media sites that we constantly have to monitor for bad reviews. These are some of the challenges of technology.”
On the operations side, the executive pointed to the costs of doing business. “It’s getting more expensive to run a hotel: labor costs are going up, construction costs are going up, the cost of capital will definitely be going up,” he said.
Also in the obstacle mix are cyber-terrorism, the threat of terrorism and uncertainty.
“But despite these obstacles, remember: 2015 was the second most profitable year ever for this industry and 2016 will not be far behind,” said Javer.
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Well, it has happened at last - I've had my first book accepted! My Regency novel, Dangerous Deceit, is being published by the Canadian company, Champagne Books. I'm absolutely thrilled as this was my very first novel and I've been trying to find the right publisher for years. But not as diligently as I might have been, since I'm also writing contemporary women's fiction and children's novels, in addition to short stories and articles. Now, however, I'm keen to write more historical romance and perhaps build a different personna (and eventually blog) for that type of writing. The company has already expressed their hope that we'll have a long and happy relationship. And I do too!
So, interesting question: do I spread myself around too much, or is it beneficial to have a finger in so many pies? I guess it depends on the writer's nature. I need the variety to stop me being bored, and because I love writing in very different areas. However, maybe novel success comes a little quicker if a writer concentrates on one book at a time and puts everything into selling it.
I don't have answers, as we are all different. But, already, this first novel success has made me want to develop the longer fiction so that another novel might be taken by a UK mainstream publisher. I guess every bit of success is encouragement to keep going!
I'll post the cover art, and more details, once they're available.
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Nuttall secures Gibraltar Water Catchment decommissioning contract
Edmund Nuttall Ltd has been awarded a £14.2 million contract by the Ministry of Defence for the decommissioning of the East Side Water Catchments in Gibraltar. Nuttall's specialist geotechnical division, Ritchies, will manage the contract.
The Nuttall solution involves the placement of several thousand drilled and grouted 'ground nails' to the underlying 35 sand slope which comprises the East Side Water Catchment. Following placement of the nails the corrugated iron sheets, which currently cover the slope, will be removed and replaced by seeded coir geotextile matting. It is anticipated that the contract will take two years to complete with a commencement on site early in 2000.
Edmund Nuttall Ltd is an operating company of the European construction group HBG, Hollandsche Beton Groep nv.
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- France—a honeymoon to remember—award set aside over corruption allegations (Gabon and City of Libreville v Webcor and GML)
- What are the practical implications of this case?
- What was the background?
- A market construction project suspended by the Gabonese authorities
- Proofs of corruption discovered after the award has been rendered
- What did the court decide?
- Case details
Arbitration analysis: The Paris Court of Appeals set aside an arbitral award that had granted the Maltese construction company Webcor ITP (Webcor) and its Gabonese subsidiary Grand Marché de Libreville (GML), more than $US 100m in damages on the ground of the violation of international public policy as it held, based on the evidence discovered only after the award has been rendered, that the underlying contracts were obtained through corruption. The court found that while negotiating the contracts, a former mayor of Libreville was offered a luxurious honeymoon by the construction companies, which together with the accompanying circumstances led it to consider that there were ‘serious, precise and consistent indications’ of corruption. With this decision, the court confirmed that an award giving effect to corrupt practices cannot be granted recognition and/or enforcement in France as it violates international public order. The court also reminded that a mere violation of a mandatory provision of foreign law cannot per se justify annulment of an award in France. Written by Marie Danis, partner, and Karol Bucki, associate, at August Debouzy.
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I’m home for a few days. I like looking out at the trees in our backyard, some with curving leaves still hanging from branches, rusty hooks suspended against the bleak sky. On the ground the leaves look chalky, shivering and scattering when the wind blows. It feels like fall, but Hi, spring. You’ve finally arrived. On a walk I spotted tiny nubs on branches, dark knots framed by gray, soon to unfurl glossy new leaves.
Last weekend we cooked for a few hours for a late lunch party, climbing out on the fire escape in between dishes to breathe. The sun was throwing gold on us and our forbidden jungle of a backyard.
We made an Onion Tart with Mustard and Fennel that turned out surprisingly well. I was worried that the dough wouldn’t rise- it was my first time working solo with yeast- but I placed the bowl in a sunny spot and in a little over an hour, a smooth, shiny balloon had formed. In that hour, we slow-cooked three pounds of onions until brown and sticky-sweet, brightened by fragrant fennel seeds. I punched out the dough on a baking sheet and spread a spoonful of mustard across it, then heaped on the onions and sprinkled the Parmesan, dry and sharp.
After around 30 minutes in the oven, the crust had baked to a crisp, tender, pizza-like dough. The various elements melded together beautifully. The sweet, fennel-speckled onions sitting atop the spicy mustard and covered with a layer of bumpy, browned Parmesan formed a tart that exploded with possibilities of the nutty, the sweet and the heat. It tasted like a new season.
We also made Sauteed Swiss Chard with Sliced Garlic, gorgeous and juicy (and healthy), a bowl of savory flowers. We added lemon and hot chile flakes to the original recipe to give it an edge.
We served the swiss chards and the onion tart with L’s excellent turmeric-tinged breakfast potatoes and an Algerian Fennel and Carrot Slaw with Olive Dressing. We had made the salad a couple days back and as the sweet fennel and crunchy carrot sat marinating in the warm oils from the olives and sundried tomatoes, it evolved into a full-bodied cold entree.
Many more Saturday lazy lunches to come!


Follow the key events of the Falcon 9 rocket’s ascent to orbit with the another set of 10 next-generation satellites for Iridium’s voice and data relay fleet.
The 229-foot-tall (70-meter) rocket will lift off Friday at 7:31 a.m. PST (10:31 a.m. EST; 1531 GMT) from Space Launch Complex 4-East at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Data source: SpaceX
After the rocket’s nine Merlin 1D engines pass an automated health check, the Falcon 9 is released from Space Launch Complex 4-East at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.
The Falcon 9 rocket reaches Max Q, the point of maximum aerodynamic pressure. The first stage’s nine Merlin 1D engines produce about 1.7 million pounds of thrust.
The Falcon 9’s nine Merlin 1D engines shut down.
T+0:02:30: Stage 1 Separation
The Falcon 9’s first stage separates from the second stage moments after MECO.
T+0:02:38: Stage 2 Ignition
The second stage Merlin 1D vacuum engine ignites for an approximately 6-minute burn to inject the Iridium Next satellites into a parking orbit.
T+0:03:13: Fairing Jettison
The 5.2-meter (17.1-foot) diameter payload fairing jettisons once the Falcon 9 rocket ascends through the dense lower atmosphere. The 43-foot-tall fairing is made of ...


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- Fair Housing
Fair Housing: It's Your Right!
Fair Housing Act
The Fair Housing Act was enacted in 1968 to end housing discrimination on the basis of a person’s protected class. The Fair Housing Act of 1968 made it illegal for housing providers to discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or religion. In 1988, Congress amended the Fair Housing Act and included two additional protected classes; disability and familial status. In 2012, HUD issued a final rule to ensure its core programs are open to all eligible individuals and families regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and marital status.
Federally Protected Classes
- Disability - includes people with HIV / AIDS and people in recovery from alcohol / drugs
- Race / Color
- Sex - includes protection against sexual harassment
- Familial Status - includes the presence of children under the age of 18 and / or pregnancy
- National Origin
- In HUD programs -Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Marital Status
File a Federal Complaint: If you feel your rights have been violated as a member of a federally protected class, please contact the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity to file a complaint. Call 1-800-877-7353, toll free; (303) 672-5437, general intake; or TTY 303-672-5248.
State Fair Housing - Protected Classes
The Montana Human Rights Act was enacted in 1965 and prohibits discrimination on several of the federally protected classes and added the following classes:
- Marital Status
File a State Complaint: You may also file a complaint under state law (within 180 days after the discriminatory activity occurred) with the Montana Human Rights Bureau by calling 1-800-542-0807.
Assistance with Fair Housing Issues
For more information on either Federal or Montana protected classes, contact Montana Fair Housing at 1-800-929-2611.
The work that provided the basis for this publication was supported by funding under a grant with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The substance and findings of the work are dedicated to the public. The author and publisher are solely responsible for the accuracy of the statements and interpretations contained in this publication. Such interpretations do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Government.

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BMP an Ideal … Not Reality
Few Surveyed for Bicycle Master Plan
City taxpayers will be asked to foot an estimated $43.6 million-$51.8 million Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) bill for projects spanning over 20 years if the City Council votes at its February 23 meeting to adopt this plan. What the public has not be told until very late in the process is that the removal of 100 public parking spaces along five blocks of Micheltorena is at stake here and part of the costly price tag for business owners and residents.
The BMP is the work product of a Los Angeles consulting firm, Melendrez, Fehr, and Peers, and the sole basis for decisions made up to date. City funds amounting to $200,000 were used to hire outside consultants with City Council’s blessings for a project that failed to yield any statistical significantly meaningful or useful data to guide decisions. Sadly, there were only 1,440 respondents to the web-based survey. This represents only 1.6 percent of the 86,681 who live in Santa Barbara. Where is the missing 98.4 percent in this survey? The BMP has been misrepresented as being built upon solid data and so reflecting the community’s wishes. There is no data.
We have been led to believe by city staff that safety is the primary reason for its plan to remove Micheltorena’s public parking. However, nowhere in BMP’s interactive map survey is Micheltorena ever identified as a safety hazard for cyclists. Data shows that only eight bicycle accidents over a 10-year period, or less that one accident a year, have occurred. Yet again, data does not support any decision to remove Micheltorena parking.
It is false to state that removing parking will significantly impact bicycle safety numbers in Santa Barbara. What can be said with certainty is that small businesses will suffer.
While safety is always a priority, it should be kept in mind that there are 105 bicycle accidents throughout Santa Barbara each year. Consultants themselves say the majority of accidents occur in the greater Downtown and Eastside areas. Further, buried in the BMP report, cyclists are found to be at fault at twice the rate than vehicle-caused accidents.
Increasing bicycle usage as a mode of transportation can and has occurred over the years without the physical infrastructure changes that are being proposed. The top reasons surveyed for riding bicycles is “exercise” and “convenience” reasons. Work transportation is not even listed as a reason for riding a bike in the survey. Accident reduction and increasing the use of bicycles as a mode of transportation can be achieved without sweeping and costly changes proposed by the BMP. According to the BMP, 68 percent of those surveyed say Santa Barbara is already a ”moderately” to “very safe” place to ride a bike.
The City of Santa Barbara already ranks fourth nationally in a 2014 Measuring Sprawl study by Smart Growth America, scoring high for land mix use — the diversity of jobs, homes, and services within its neighborhoods. Santa Barbara scored high for its connectivity and compactness with BMP. Ironically, the removal of parking may have the unintended consequence of greater disconnection and increased traffic if businesses and tenants are forced to relocate for affordability and parking. As a city, Santa Barbara already has Silver recognition by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community.
The five-block Micheltorena corridor reflects a slice of Santa Barbara life with a church, a school, numerous professional services (medical, legal, dental, psychological, financial, real estate, yoga), and a popular deli, and is dense with residents both home owners and tenants. At present, competition for limited parking occurs on a daily basis. Removal of any parking has far-reaching consequences for its businesses, property owners, employees, residents, and its neighbors.
The removal of Micheltorena parking by the BMP forces City Council to choose between the able-bodied 6 percent of its Santa Barbara cycling community and the disabled who use and have used medical, professional services on Micheltorena. Parking removal in effect discriminates against the elderly, visually impaired, and those permanently or temporarily disabled who use services. Many simply cannot walk one, two, or three blocks. Longstanding relationships will be disrupted.
Notification about the most controversial part of the plan was deeply flawed. The Micheltorena leg of the BMP document makes no mention of parking removal, a glaring omission. The community has had only 57 days to take action leading up to the City Council meeting. Many simply do not know or do not yet realize the long-term impact of such a decision.
The BMP is an ideal, not a necessity. City Council should not entertain any plan that would remove on-street parking without addressing its growing parking problem city wide.
Contact your City Council members urging them to cast their vote based on data not high emotions.
Terrie Furukawa, PhD, is a psychologist who’s had a practice on West Micheltorena Street for more than 30 years.


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When Alex Holt took the helm of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s budget office in 2011, Chicago faced a budget deficit of $654 million. By 2017, that deficit is down to $137 million.
After six years of being the city's budget director and 20 years at City Hall, Holt is stepping down.
Although the city has wrestled the deficit down with a series of tax increases and some belt tightening, Chicago’s fiscal picture isn’t pretty.
With no state budget in sight, there's little hope for any pension relief as Chicago Public Schools is dealing with another fiscal crisis and credit downgrades.
And now taxpayers could face yet another new tax—this one on phones—to help cover city pension fund payments.
Holt joins host Phil Ponce to discuss the city’s past, present and fiscal future. She plans to leave her post by the end of June or early July, and will be replaced by Samantha Fields who currently is Chicago’s business affairs and consumer protection commissioner.
Facts and Figures
City of Chicago’s 2016-2017 budget is $8.2 billion
Fiscal year 2016 projected budget deficit is $137 million
Net unfunded pension liabilities: $27 billion
In 2015, a record $543 million property tax passed to help close deficit and pay for pension obligations.
• $687 million to be used to help close budget gaps thru 2019
• $440 million to restructure debt which includes $77 million to just pay interest
• $225 million to cover settlements and judgments past and future ($110 million for all 2016 judgments and settlements)
CPS just borrowed $389 million to keep schools open through the end of the school year.
The short-term loan will also help pay for CPS’ $733 million pension payment due June 30
CPS current budget deficit is $129 million resulting from Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a $215 million bill to pay employee pensions.
Illinois also owes CPS $467 million in grants.
May 19: Chicago Public Schools is once again turning to its lenders, this time to keep doors open until the end of the school year on June 20.
May 12: City Budget Director Alexandra Holt, who has held the job since the mayor’s first election in 2011, will be leaving her post.
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Katiyama was born into a poor family who could not study, even though he dreamed of becoming a teacher. Now he doesn’t want to stop: “I’m going to learn English”
Kuttiyamma He always wanted to learn to read. But her parents were very poor and she needed to cook and take care of the house and her eleven siblings.
Today – at the age of 104 – an elderly woman living in Thiruvananthapur village in Kerala, South India has achieved this feat: more every morning as i told BBC it is from GuardianTake advantage of the local Malayala Manorama newspaper.
“I wanted to study and be a teacher – she told reporters who visited her at her house – But it was inappropriate for a woman to go to school at that time Boys also dropped out of school at the age of nine. ,
Then, when she was 16, she married TK Konthi, who owned a small herbal medicine shop. Kutiyama raised five children and is now a great-grandmother.
The desire to crown this old dream came back to him Watching grandchildren do their homework: “I took a look at his books, but I didn’t understand one thing.”
The children study in English, while the Kutiyamama speak only the local language, Malay. At the time, Rehana John, a neighbor working as a teacher, learned of her concern and told her about it. A government program to eradicate illiteracy among the elderly: “So I took the books and started reading with her,” he says.
Unsteady in legs and bent over the years, Kuttimma not only learned to read in one year, But she got a deep “school report”: In the National Literacy Test, he scored 89 out of 100.
A discovery was praised in a tweet by the Kerala Education Department: age is not a barrier to knowledge, With all due respect and love, I extend my best wishes to Kotiyama and all the other students. ,
“It was not difficult – they say – and now I want to try my luck in English.” Study continues.
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