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- A bench led by CJI, asked the government to respond to the plea of entry of women into mosques by declaring their prohibition as illegal.
- The petition has been filed by Yasmeen Zuber Ahmad and Zuber Ahmad.
- At present, women are allowed enter Jamaat-e-Islami and Mujaheedin denominations.
The bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, requested the government to respond to the petition filed by couple Zuber Ahmad and Yasmin Zuber Ahmad challenging the prohibition of entry of women into mosques. They said it is illegal, derogatory and unconstitutional. They requested the court to direct All India Muslim Personal Law Board and Central Waqf Council to allow the women to enter mosques.
In April, during the filing of the petition, the court stated that it was compelled to hear their plea in the background of the verdict on Sabrimala temple matter, in which Constitution Bench had made a declaration that ban on women of a certain age is unconstitutional and discriminatory.
“There should not be any gender discrimination, and allow Muslim women to offer prayers in all mosques, cutting across all denominations. There is no discrimination to offer worship in Mecca- the holiest city of Islam. Both men and women together circle Kaaba,” the petition stated.
Currently, women are allowed to offer prayers at mosques under Jamaat-e-Islami and Mujahid denominations. Women are prohibited to enter mosques by the Sunni community. Even if they are allowed separate entrances are allotted to men and women.
The petition argued that such a bar was “violative of Article 44 of the Indian Constitution which encourages the state to secure a Uniform Civil Code for all Indian Citizens by abrogating discrepancies between personal laws currently being followed.
In April, the court expressed doubts about whether such cases should be filed against people who pray and run the mosques.
The fundamental right to equality mentioned in Article 14 is applicable to the state. “Is mosque a ‘state’? Is Church a ‘state’? Is temple a ‘state’? We are not talking with reference to cement and mortar that are used in building the mosques but people offering prayers over there. Can the fundamental right pf equality be imposed against another human being?” it asked.


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Shares of LED lighting specialist Cree (WOLF 0.33%) were up 9.8% as of 11:40 a.m. EDT Wednesday in response to an upgrade from JP Morgan.
The investment bank upgraded shares of Cree from underweight to neutral, and assigned the stock a $60 price target that implies about 10% further upside after Wednesday's bump.
Because the company has been unprofitable over the past 12 months, Cree shares can't be assigned a P/E ratio. And it's expected to earn so little next year that its forward P/E ratio is an exceptionally high 232, according to Yahoo! Finance data.
Acknowledging that "CREE is trading at massive multiples of 2020 and 2021 P/E and EV/EBITDA multiples," JP nonetheless asserted in a note covered by StreetInsider.com that the stock is "under-valued taking a longer-term view of the company's earnings power and discounting back to the current day."
Because Cree is "leading the transition to [silicon carbide] based power electronics, which we view as an essential enabling platform for next generation EVs, 5G Wireless and grid infrastructure," JP Morgan believes the company has a bright future despite its sky-high stock valuation.
JP Morgan may be right about that. Still, before jumping on this bandwagon and buying Cree stock, I'd urge investors to consider two things.
First, Cree has a history of losing money -- five straight years of negative earnings, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, and it's on its way to making it six.
Second, while JP Morgan's analysts might be optimistic about Cree, most other analysts are not. In fact, the consensus of analysts on Wall Street is that Cree will continue losing money this year -- and then for two years more after that -- before finally turning GAAP-positive in 2023. By that time, Cree will have lost money for eight years straight.
Before investing in Cree, therefore, you need to ask yourself: After eight years of bottom-line losses, what is it that makes you think year nine will be any different? Indeed, what is it that makes you think Cree will even remain in business long enough to see year nine?

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The New York Genome Center will purchase the Irys System from San Diego’s BioNano Genomics Inc., as part of what the companies call a strategic partnership. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The Irys equipment increases the ease of DNA sequencing, the company said, by detecting any variations in gene structure and allowing a researcher to complete genome assemblies.
“For BioNano, demonstrating the ability to deliver a commercial-ready technology that can address the long-range information needs of a premier genome center like NYGC marks an important milestone,” Todd Dickinson, vice president of global commercial operations for BioNano, said in a statement. “With their Irys System, the NYGC will now provide their direct research community with the most advanced long-read commercial technology to accelerate translational research and ultimately improve human health, consistent with the mission of this new center.”
BioNano is a privately funded company founded in 2006. Last year it raised about $33.5 million in Series B funding, but hasn’t announced any recent rounds since.
— SDBJ Staff Report

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The short answer is yes, Hammerite is waterproof. But, like any paint or coating, there are always going to be exceptions. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at what makes Hammerite waterproof and some of the conditions that can lead to it not being as effective.
- Rubberized Undercoating Will Destroy Your Car!
- Is Hammerite Oil Based
- Is Hammerite Direct to Rust Heat Resistant
- How Long Does Hammerite Take to Fully Cure
- Hammerite Paint
- Hammerite Second Coat
- What Surfaces Can You Use Hammerite On?
- How Long Will Hammerite Last?
- Is Hammerite Spray Paint Waterproof?
- Does Hammerite Stop Rust Coming Through?
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If you’re looking for a reliable, waterproof paint to protect your metal surfaces from the elements, Hammerite is a great option. This tough, durable paint can withstand even the harshest weather conditions, keeping your surfaces looking like new for years to come.
Is Hammerite Oil Based
Hammerite is a brand of paint that is oil based. It is available in a variety of colors, and can be used on both wood and metal surfaces. It is known for its durability and resistance to chipping and flaking.
Is Hammerite Direct to Rust Heat Resistant
If you have a Hammerite Direct to Rust project that you’re working on, you may be wondering if the paint is heat resistant. The short answer is yes, Hammerite Direct to Rust is heat resistant. However, there are some things to keep in mind when painting with this type of paint.
First, it’s important to apply the paint evenly and smoothly. If you don’t, the unevenness can cause the paint to blister or peel when exposed to heat. Second, make sure that your surface is clean and dry before applying the paint.
If it’s not, the moisture can cause the paint to bubble and flake off. Once you have those two things taken care of, your Hammerite Direct to Rust project should be able to withstand moderate heat without any problems. Just remember to let the paint cure completely before exposing it to high temperatures.
How Long Does Hammerite Take to Fully Cure
Hammerite is a type of paint that is often used on metal surfaces. It is known for its durability and long-lasting finish. But how long does it take for Hammerite to fully cure?
The short answer is that it takes around 21 days for Hammerite to reach full cure. However, this does not mean that the paint will be completely dry after 21 days. In fact, it can take up to 28 days for the paint to be completely dry and hard.
So why does it take so long for Hammerite to cure? The reason has to do with the way that the paint dries. Unlike other types of paint, Hammerite doesn’t rely on evaporation to drying.
Instead, it uses a chemical reaction called cross-linking. During cross-linking, the molecules in the paint link together to form a stronger bond. This process takes time and is why Hammerite takes longer to cure than other paints.
However, the results are worth the wait as Hammerite provides a strong and durable finish that will last for years.
If you’re looking for a high-quality paint that will provide superior coverage and a long-lasting finish, then Hammerite is the brand for you. This trusted name has been around for over 100 years, and their products are known for being exceptionally durable. Whether you’re painting a metal door or an outdoor fence, Hammerite has the perfect paint to get the job done right.
Hammerite Second Coat
If you’re looking for a high-performance paint that can stand up to the elements, Hammerite Second Coat is a great option. This tough, durable paint is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use, and it comes in a wide range of colors to suit your needs. Hammerite Second Coat is also easy to apply, so you can get the job done quickly and efficiently.
What Surfaces Can You Use Hammerite On?
Hammerite can be used on a variety of surfaces, including metal, wood, concrete and masonry. It is a versatile product that can be used for both indoor and outdoor applications. Hammerite is easy to use and provides a long-lasting finish that resists chipping and fading.
How Long Will Hammerite Last?
Assuming you are referring to the product Hammerite, it is a metal paint that offers protection against corrosion. It can be used on iron, steel and other metals. When applied correctly, it should last for several years.
However, how long it will actually last will depend on many factors, such as the type of metal being painted, the environment it is exposed to and how often it is used.
Is Hammerite Spray Paint Waterproof?
Yes, Hammerite spray paint is waterproof. It is specially formulated to resist moisture and protect against corrosion.
Does Hammerite Stop Rust Coming Through?
Yes, Hammerite does stop rust coming through. It is a specially formulated paint that contains Rust-Oleum to provide a long lasting barrier against corrosion.
If you’re looking for a waterproof paint, Hammerite is a great option. This paint is specifically designed to withstand water damage, making it perfect for use in high-moisture areas like bathrooms and kitchens. Plus, it’s available in a variety of colors to suit your needs.

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Alibaba Pictures is partnering with Wuhu Gopher Asset Management on the fund, called the Hainan Alibaba Pictures Entertainment Industry Investment Fund.
“The fund will focus on investment opportunities of high-quality companies in the movie and television entertainment industry chain, under the four key pillars of production development, celebrity resources, marketing and distribution, and advanced technology,” the partners said in a statement released on Monday.
Alibaba Pictures has invested in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,” ” Star Trek Beyond” and “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation,” and is partnered with Skydance Media to finance and co-produce the WWII film “Flying Tigers,” with “Braveheart” writer Randall Wallace on board to script.
The partners did not specify whether the fund will target international investments. Alibaba Pictures will contribute a maximum of $75 million to the fund, with $225 million coming from Wuhu Gopher.
“In recent years, the Chinese entertainment industry, which has mainly been driven by movies, has undergone rapid development,” said Alibaba Pictures CEO Zhang Qiang. “Bountiful investment opportunities and immense room for integration have emerged both upstream and downstream of the industry value chain.”
Alibaba Pictures has also invested in three Chinese movies that are in production — “Ferry Man,” “Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles of Peach Blossom” and “Ao Jiao Yu Pian Jian.”
The announcement of the investment fund comes three days after Alibaba Pictures warned that its half-year losses will increase. The company blamed increased marketing costs at its online cinema ticketing business Tao Piao Piao, previously known as Taobao Movies.

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Free digital music sampler from Knick Knack Records featuring an assortment of singles, b-sides, and rare releases from the artists on the Knick Knack Records roster. All delivered to you in a nice digital package.
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Helloween Announce European Festival Dates
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HELLOWEEN have updated their website to announce their first confirmed 2008 European festival appearances, which at this point include:
5 - Serbia - Castle Rock
6 - Slovenia - Metal Camp
11 - Norway - Kvinesdal Rock Festival
As previously reported, "Helloween successfully closed the Scandinavian leg of their Hellish Rock Tour 2007/08 - accompanied by the German metal bands GAMMA RAY and AXXIS - under the frenetic applause of 1,600 fans in Helsinki, such as a kick ass show in front of 3,000 crazy fans in Stockholm (Sweden), sold out shows in Lund (Sweden) and Tampere (Finland) and well attended shows in Oslo, Gothenburg and Helsinki.
The band proved once more their status as one of the leading melodic metal bands of today who still elate fans of all ages. Helloween and Gamma Ray will continue the our playing 3 shows in Czech republic, two in Slovakia and two more in Germany, before they take a small Christmas break."
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Wiring under cabinet lighting
Can I tap into the fridge for my power for my under cabinet lights? If so, and the fridge is on a 20amp circuit I would then use 12g instead of 14g to wire the lights.
I was originally going to use one of the kitchen/counter small appliance receptacles but figured that was against code.
However, I've read a couple of instances regarding this being against code to wire lights to it but I'm not sure why the distinction would be lights if the proper gauge wire were used. Could you still wire a receptacle to it for a plug-in microwave? Or would the microwave be on a different circuit? This last last paragraph is a curiousity question more than anything else. Our home had the option of having a microwave in cabinet instead of with the stove as it is now so I'm guessing one more outlet would have been installed. If code says I can't tap into the counter outlets then I would guess that the microwave would have had to be connected to some other circuit.


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The San Francisco Elections Department is reporting that the petition to recall Sup. Sophie Maxwell has failed.
"The Department of Elections verified the validity of a randomly selected sample of 500 signatures from the 8,008 signatures submitted," a Dept. of Elections press release stated. "This statistical sampling shows the petition to have a valid total of 3,026 signatures. This total is less than the 7,529 required for this petition to qualify for the election."
The press release also noted that the statistical sampling showed that 40.91 percent of the signatures on the petition are valid.
That's a fair bit of disgruntlement--a factor that should have everyone in the D. 10 race paying close attention.
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Sudan doctors: ’83 dead since October 25 coup crackdown’
The death toll from the Sudanese coup authorities’ suppression of pro-democracy public protests against the October 25 coup, has risen to 83. A man who was hit by live ammunition the pelvis in the February 14 Marches of Millions in Omdurman, succumbed to his wounds on Saturday.
The Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors announced that Muhtadi Haidar (26), died on Saturday morning. He was hit by live ammunition the pelvis in the February 14 Marches of Millions in Omdurman, and was since in intensive care.
The statement added: “The coup authority continues to kill our peaceful and defenceless people with various types of weapons, and continues its violations against humanity with excessive violence and bloody repression in our land.”
The statement added, “This brings the number of our documented martyrs to 83, and they remain flags among us, alive in our memory.”
Elderly Sudanese, men and women, fathers and mothers, and relatives of slain protesters went out today, Saturday, in Khartoum and the states, in a procession under the slogan “We are all with you”, to demand the overthrow of the military coup and to support the youth-led movement to build a civil and democratic state.
Thousands of parents gathered at several points in Khartoum and walked to the main assembly site on El Sitteen Street in Khartoum, carrying Sudanese flags, and banners and paper with phrases calling for the overthrow of the military coup and the return of the civilian democratic path.
They also chanted slogans calling for the overthrow of the regime, and some of them carried pictures of the martyrs and detainees, after which a main platform was set up, through which a number of fathers and mothers, families of the martyrs and representatives of the resistance committees delivered speeches on the occasion.
University professors and representatives of trade union and professional bodies also participated in the procession, while young people greeted their fathers and mothers with revolutionary songs and chants, before closing off the nearby roads.
More than 77 professional, civil, and political groups were registered in the attendance book of the event and procession (We are all with you) on El Sitteen Street in Khartoum today, Saturday, to express and solidarity with the young generation of peaceful revolutionaries.
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Fossibot F102 is equipped with a 3W ultra-bright light with 300 LED lights. The flashlight brightness can reach up to the full brightness of 495lumen, half brightness of 246lumen, and 1/4 brightness of 120lumen. It can light up the whole campsite. Besides the 3 levels of brightness, you can also send out an SOS signal light with it and emergency location exposure. The camera department of the model features a 108MP Samsung S5KHM2SP03 main shooter, a 20MP Sony IMX350 night vision unit, and a 5MP HI-556 macro lens. On the front, there’s a 32MP Sony IMX616 selfie snapper.
The smartphone is based on a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset with a 2.2GHz octa-core CPU and a Mali-G57 GPU. It is paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of built-in storage. The RAM can be virtually expanded and the built-in storage can be expanded with a microSD card of up to 2TB. Moreover, the device packs a massive 16500 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support, which performed excellently in our Fossibot F102 battery life tests. The model is also IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H certified for being resistant to water, dust, dirt, drops, and temperature extremities.
Fossibot F102 will be launched on the Fossibot Official Store in Aliexpress (check the source link below) with a set price. During the sales from August 21st-August 27th, customers can get the F102 with a final price of $169.99 (limited to the first 500pcs) with store coupon codes. Fossibot also offers a bonus to the selected 8th, 88th, 188th, 288th.. .888th orders. These 10 orders will be free. Until August 21st, Fossibot is conducting a promotional giveaway of free sports watches.
Our in-depth Fossibot F102 review is now ready. As usual, we provide detailed information about every aspect of the smartphone, including various measurements, tests, photos, graphs, comparison tables, and screenshots. If you want to acquaint yourself with this smartphone in detail, here are the separate pages from our in-depth review: Fossibot F102 specifications and unboxing Fossibot F102 design Fossibot F102…
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Jub Jub's Uyajola has landed & here's everything you need to know
Musician Jub Jub's newly launched reality show continues to be the talk of the Twitter two days after the show's first episode aired. Here's what you need to know:
Uyajola, which is reminiscent of America's Cheaters, is a show which tails men and women who have suspicions that their partners are cheating on them.
Uyajola 99 airs on Sundays on Moja Love, channel 157.
'SA TV will never be the same'
An excited Jub Jub took to Instagram on Sunday to share his excitement with his followers, insisting that the show was something SA had never seen before.
"SA will never be the same after what's going to happen tonight. SA content, SA television will never be the same again."
The public's reaction
Jub Jub has been lauded for his "flawless" presenting skills, for "cleaning" the country and his calmness when resolving conflict between the show's participants.
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We are always pleased to play a role in helping a client design and build a custom rifle, and regularly produce pre-64 Winchester model 70 actions as the foundation for a customer's rifle build. As way to help address the questions we are most frequently asked, this Campfire post covers the basics of building a custom rifle on the pre-64 action.
1957 standard action with a Douglas bull barrel in .243 Win and set in a factory Monte Carlo stock
For nearly 80 years, the pre-64 Winchester model 70 action, with its bulletproof controlled round feed mechanism, quality of manufacture, and elegant simplicity, has been the standard against which all other bolt actions are judged. As a result, there is no mystery why the pre-64 action is widely regarded as the ultimate starting point for a custom rifle build.
1955 standard action with a Lilja match grade barrel in .30-06 and set in a McMillan stock
Once you have settled on a chambering for your new rifle, you are ready to select the appropriate receiver. We cover this topic in detail HERE, but some quick rules of thumb are:
- Non-magnums - Select a "Standard" receiver
- Magnum rounds with an unfired length up to 3.34" - Select a "Short Magnum" receiver
- Magnum rounds with an unfired length greater than 3.34" - Select an "H&H Magnum" receiver
With the correct receiver selected, you'll need an appropriate bolt housing, plus a laundry list of other parts to finish your action. The full list of parts for a complete action are:
- Receiver **
- Bolt housing **
- Firing pin
- Firing pin spring
- Firing pin spring retainer
- Bolt sleeve with safety
- Ejector with pin and spring **
- Bolt stop with spring and plunger
- Trigger group
- Magazine box **
- Magazine follower **
- Magazine spring **
- Extractor ring **
- Extractor **
- Trigger guard
- Floor plate
** these items are specific to the chambering of the rifle, so it is important to select the correct part for the chambering of your build.
Individually purchasing every part needed to complete a pre-64 action is not cost-efficient, which is why we recommend builders pursue one of two lower-cost alternatives:
- Steal the action from a "donor" rifle - This path involves finding a rifle from which you can salvage the action. A low-end pre-64 model 70 can be purchased for $650-$750, making this the lowest cost path - at least initially. The donor rifle option has some downsides in that you may get some parts with condition issues. A donor rifle action also may not have the exact parts needed for your build, unless you are chambering in the same cartridge as the donor rifle. Regardless, it is an option worth considering if you are looking to save some money on your project.
- Take advantage of the pre64win.com "BUILDER" program - This is a turn-key solution to getting a complete action, with all parts inspected, matched and assembled, at a 15% discount off of our individual part pricing. Our complete actions are truly complete, with everything you need to build a rifle, other than a barrel and a stock. You can read more about the pre64win.com BUILDER program HERE.
A complete standard action from pre64win.com
Now that you have your action, here are three things to consider before purchasing and installing a barrel:
- Blueprint your action - Often referred to as "accurizing", blueprinting an action ensures your entire rifle action, chamber and barrel bore are precision-aligned to the axial centerline of your bolt. Accomplished in a machine shop with the receiver in a lathe, blueprinting includes truing the receiver face, truing the receiver barrel threads and truing the bolt face. Blueprinting in our shop also includes lapping the bolt lugs to the receiver lugs to ensure even and proper bolt engagement within the receiver. This is a level of precision which is not possible in a mass-produced factory rifle. As good as the pre-64 model action is, blueprinting is one way it can be improved on, ensuring maximum precision of the completed rifle action for lasting accuracy.
- Choose a quality barrel - Nothing will do more for making your rifle great than selecting a quality barrel. There are many great manufacturers out there, including Bartlein, Douglas, Hart, Lilja, Krieger, Shilen, etc. and the price difference between an average barrel from a second-rate manufacturer and a superb barrel from a premium manufacturer will be the best money you spend on your custom rifle project.
- Have a chat with your barrel manufacturer - In addition to barrel contour and material, there are some details of your barrel design which are pretty technical and can make a big difference in how your finished rifle will shoot. Specifically, you will want to choose the barrel length, rifling design, and twist rate which is appropriate for the loads and bullet weights you intend to use in your rifle. All of the top barrel manufacturers are extremely helpful in working through these details with you.
1963 short magnum action with a Christensen Arms carbon fiber barrel in .300 Win Mag and set in a Brown Precision stock
We're making good progress toward completing your rifle, but we still need to get your new barrel mounted to your action and complete your rifle with a stock. Selecting a stock will largely be a matter of personal preference, but your barrel installation will again require precision machine work, both for a proper mating to your action, and also for proper finishing of your chamber and the final headspacing to your bolt. Selecting a good shop with a qualified machinist will ensure the barrel installation and completion of your chamber are properly accomplished.
The final step will be to furnish your completed barreled action with a stock. The material and style of your stock will largely be a matter of personal preference and this choice alone will not meaningfully affect the finished accuracy of your rifle. However, almost every rifle will benefit from some "accurizing" of the stock. No mater how precisely your stock is inletted, it is nearly impossible for machine-cut (let alone hand-cut) inletting to form a perfect contact surface for your action and barrel to mate with. This is where you should consider some form of bedding for your stock. While bedding should never be done to an original and collectible model 70, it makes little sense to carefully accurize an action and fit it with a precision barrel, only to screw it into a non-bedded stock with uneven contact points and the associated stress and distortion this will put into the action. In most cases, we recommend a fully floated barrel with a fully bedded action, using Devcon Plastic Steel epoxy, or some other very stable (and non-glassed) bedding material.
1949 target action with a Hart barrel in .338-06 and set in a custom Claro walnut stock
We hope this article is helpful and useful for you as you consider a custom rifle build. If you are considering a custom build, or have questions about it, please don't hesitate to send us a note - we're very happy to help.


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German Shepherd training handles German Shepherd that have high learning ability. They only bark when they feel it is necessary. Often used as police dogs, the German Shepherd has a very strong protective instinct, and are extremely loyal to their handler. Aggression and attacks on people are due to poor handling and training.
A stable, well-adjusted, and trained dog is for the most part generally good with other pets and excellent with children in the family. In German Shepherd training, they must be firmly taught in obedience from an early age. German Shepherds who have passive owners and or instincts are not being met can become timid, skittish and may be prone to fear biting and develop a guarding issue.. They should be trained and socialized from an early age. German Shepherds will not listen if they sense that they are stronger minded than their owner, however they will also not respond well to harsh discipline.

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„Merci“ is located in the shopping centre Lago and relatively new in Konstanz. They have a creative cooking style and use fresh, regional and qualitative ingredients.
They serve light, international dishes. The menu is well sorted and changes regularly.
The furnishings and equipment is very chic, by the way!
Holly’s doesn’t understand itself as a classic gastronomy.
Holly’s is a place, where you can meet friends.
Holly’s is living room, coffice, lounge, sun terrace, meeting point, home …
Holly’s is your world.
That’s how we can find it on their homepage and to be honest, there is a piece of truth in it.
Holly’s has a super trendy atmosphere with New Yorker cheeseburger and pasta from Italy. Definitely give it a try.
You get a beautiful view to the Rhine for free!
Are you bored with the food in the canteen and pizza from next-door? What about a fresh and healthy salad or a smoothie during lunch? VIDA is the first bio delivery service and bio catering service in Konstanz where you can order yummy dishes or collect them at the VIDA places. Tip: Every Wednesday noon at 12 pm VIDA delivers to the University of Konstanz in front of the V building.
Are you a vegetarian or vegan? Then this place is for you – SOL Konstanz offers a full range of vegan and homemade breakfast and lunch options. The main focus is on regional and healthy foods – including the coffee, which comes straight from a local roastery.
The small Stadtkind vis-à-vis the Ellenrieder Gymnasium in Konstanz is an insider tip. Here, students sit on homely tables. Stadtkind offers daily fresh bakery products, yummy coffee, variations of breakfast as well as lovingly prepared snacks for lunch. A look inside is a must!
Noon is long past, you have been partying all night and now you are hungry as a horse. Who will serve you breakfast in this unfortunate situation? Of course, Café Zeitlos! Breakfast at noon? Yup, they serve it until 6 p.m.! You don’t even have to talk, as you order by ticking the desired dishes on a sheet of paper. Warm meals are served until 22 p.m. Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is famous, too, and you should not arrive too late in summer if you wish to get hold of one of the seats in the rose garden of this bistro-café.
If you need another coffee, just stop by the Voglhaus, a neat colourful lounge café specialising in various fair-trade coffees, little snacks and cakes.
After a hard day at the university, you don’t have to travel far to reward yourself with a cold beer in one of Konstanz’s beer gardens. The sunny Uni-Biergarten, for example, is located on campus and offers drinks from April through August at affordable prices. You can even borrow a blanket if you would rather recline on the grass than sit in another chair after a long day of classes.
In the spring of 2012 the Brigantinus (roman name for Lake Constance) on the right bank of the Rhine became a student hot spot mainly in summer. Simple reason: after sunbathing on the shores of the Seerhein you are there in the blink of an eye. Sit down in the large beer garden, in the shadow of a beautiful beech tree and enjoy the freshly tapped beer. Food prices are student-friendly only at lunch (from 8.50 euros), however.
A real beer garden institution at the lake is the Hafenhalle. Salads, schnitzel, sausages and beer, and sometimes strange live bands, sports on the large-screen TV and of course the unbeatable view of the harbour. If only life were always this good.
Loaded with shopping bags and in need of a breather? Check out the K9 Le Sud, an insider location behind the restaurant K9, directly in the pedestrian area. We recommend the yummy grill offers.
You want to avoid the hurly-burly of the crowds? Then visit the idyllic beer garden Stromeyer at the shores of the Seerhein. Amidst landmarked art nouveau buildings and the historical water tower this is the perfect place to relax another way.
Summer is around the corner and you’re wondering where to find the best ice cream in town? If you’re looking for a truly exceptional selection of flavours, look no further than the Zandanel café in Konstanz’s pedestrian area (Wessenbergstraße). They have it all: from plum to tangerine to Raffaello. And they’re particularly famous for their custom flavours, which really make all the difference! If artisan ice cream is your thing, you might also love the Pano: Sorbets, frozen yoghurt or regular ice cream – at the Pano, every season comes with its own range of choices.
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Custom bed I built for the 80
Our camp set up
That is where the build is as of right now. Hope to continue for as long as I own the truck. Front and rear bumpers and winch are in the future. Sorry for the bombardment but thanks for stopping by. I’m excited to see where the build goes from here
That’s for a remote clicker/ alarm. My truck came with it. Not sure if it’s stock but mine didn’t work. The alarm used to go off randomly but it quit doing that
Cool build so far man! I’ll be in North Georgia early April if your out that way and want to wheel

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Westbrook moves level with Hall of Famer Robertson
Russell Westbrook moved level with Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson thanks to his latest triple-double for the Washington Wizards.
Russell Westbrook equalled Oscar Robertson's NBA record after posting his 181st career triple-double.
Westbrook moved level with Hall of Famer Robertson thanks to his latest triple-double for the Washington Wizards on Saturday.
Tied Robertson with Beal assist
Former MVP Westbrook tied Robertson with an assist to star team-mate Bradley Beal in the third quarter of the matchup against the Indiana Pacers.
Westbrook has been averaging 21.8 points, a career-best 11.4 rebounds and career-best 11.4 assists per game in 2020-21 – the fourth season in his career that he has averaged a triple-double.
TRIPLE-DOUBLE NUMBER 181— NBA (@NBA) May 9, 2021
Russell Westbrook is now tied with Oscar Robertson for the most triple-doubles in NBA history! pic.twitter.com/Vc1M8bY6Uc
Entering Saturday's game, Westbrook has been leading the league in assists per game, total assists (685) and assist rate (48.0).
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Monday, March 21, 2011
The Vox and the Vortex
Vox Cantoris and Michael Voris after Sunday Mass at Kinkora
Even before over 600 Catholics were told to "strive to be so holy that you sweat holy water!" the guest of honour at the Celebrate a Real Catholic Man Gala had everyone in the room won over. That probably happened a year ago, a month ago or a week ago when those in the audience discovered Michael Voris on the Internet. What they discovered was a Catholic man from Detroit giving, as so aptly written in last week's Catholic Register, a "voice to the voiceless."
The Gala was organised by Father Paul Nicholson, and many behind the scene, as a fund raiser for pilgrims to World Youth Day. Father Nicholson is a priest of the Diocese of London and two parishes are under his spiritual and pastoral care; the parishes of St. Patrick's in Kinkora and St. Vincent de Paul in Mitchell and I will tell you, they are lucky to have him in more ways than they can even now know. The food and wines were befitting a Solemnity celebration of Canada's Patron Saint with over 600 Catholics rising in song to Great Saint Joseph, Son of David lead by yours truly. The hall nicely decorated and the auction a great success with a picture of Michael Voris going for over $3,000 to say nothing of the private dinner for ten with Voris and a more intimate, dinner for four, which went for even more!
Saturday's gala dinner was a success in every way and I dare say, at twice the price, the hall would have still sold out. There, in a working class suburb of Kitchener, over 600 Catholic men and women gathered at a surprisingly elegant Church hall to hear a pep-talk from a layman who, with his talented and dedicated staff, are taking lay Catholic evangelism to a new level. St. Michael's Media and Real Catholic TV are seen around the world on the Internet and have reached people who not only the secular press, but the Catholic press have ignored.
Saturday evening was about Catholics coming together to be "proud of being Catholic" and to reflect on just how "great it is to be, Catholic" as Voris reminded us. He reflected on the need for all of us to use our "talents" to stand up for the Church and to defend Her and to evangelise and not to fear those who call us "nutjobs" as Voris frequently hears or "extremists" or "Taliban Catholics" as some were called recently in the National Post and Toronto Star by a Toronto-based Basilian cleric last week. "Know that if they hated me, they will hate you also" were the words of Our LORD which Voris used to aptly emphasise the situation that the laity endures for standing up and speaking out over the state of the Church.
There have been larger Catholic dinners; the "Cardinal's Dinner" or the "Ordinandi Dinner" in Toronto for example are well attended functions of over 1,800 people. But these are "official" diocesan and sponsored events. But this was different. Every ticket was sold by word-of-mouth on Facebook and by Bloggers and some selective spot ads on LifeSiteNews and the Catholic Register and posters. No arm twisting, no corporate tables. Just John and Mary Catholic coming to hear one of their own embracing the responsibility of the laity to rebuild His Church at a time when so many of Her shepherds have succumbed to political-correctness and doublespeak.
They came from as far away as Quebec and from New York State, from Michigan and from Windsor, London, Orangeville, Barrie, Oakville, Mississauga, Hamilton, Toronto, Markham, Peterborough...from all over southern Ontario to stand up and be counted for the Catholic faith. Their presence sent a message; time will tell whether or not it has been heard.
Now, let's bring him to Toronto.
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“Nihilist Kite Flyer” is the newest release in Loving’s repertoire.
Emerging indie band Loving is back this week with a delicate new tune. The track is sweet and unassuming, with introspective lyrics gliding over a gentle piano line and mellow guitar riff. “Nihilist Kite Flyer” is a warm, yet melancholy number, and another impressive addition to the already dense catalog of music that Loving has created.
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In different movies, we’ve all heard jokes about foot corns, but calluses and warts also exist. We never think about developing these foot growths until one actually appears on our feet. It’s quite hard to distinguish among the three if you’ve never had to research or find out for yourself, so here are the ways to identify what’s on your foot.
Let’s Talk about Corns
The term “corns” is an umbrella term for three different types of corns. The descriptions aren’t exactly for those with a great appetite, but it’s important to know the difference. All corns are tender, round patches of dead skin with a painful central core. Corns are caused by friction and different amounts of pressure and are typically smaller in size in comparison to a callus. Ill-fitting footwear is usually the cause for corn formation. And corns are developed on areas that have thinner skin, which separates a corn from a callus.
Hard corns are typically very large in comparison with other two types. They appear on the bottom of the foot or on the top of the toes, usually on top of a bone. A hard corn is hard to the touch.
Soft corns, like hard corns, are round with a core. However, these softer corns occur between the toes, not on the tops.
Seed corns often smaller than the previous two, but appear to have the same physical characteristics. This tiny, seed-like corn is usually on the bottom of the foot, at the ball or heel, but can occur anywhere on the foot. Corns are caused by friction and different amounts of pressure. Corns are typically smaller in size in comparison to a callus.
What Are Calluses and How Are They Different?
Corns and calluses are related, so it’s easy to confuse the two. Corns are smaller than calluses, but there is also another noticeable difference between the two: calluses lack a corn’s painful center core. Like corns, they’re made up of thickened, excess skin that is less sensitive than the skin surrounding it. Calluses form where a person’s weight bears down on the foot while walking or at points where a shoe doesn’t fit well and rubs against the foot.
Treatment for calluses is debridement, or removal, of the hardened skin. A simple pumice stone usually removes calluses without pain. To prevent calluses in the future, proper footwear and the reduction of friction should be taken into account. Calluses are benign areas that develop from the friction against a hard or rough surface; this includes shoes. Calluses are also seen on fingers and hands from playing the guitar.
How Are Warts Different?
Warts look different from the previous two. Foot warts, or plantar warts, are small, but nasty because they may be contagious. Foot warts have a blood supply that corns and calluses lack. This blood supply gives them the look of a skin tuft or deformity. Treatment for plantar warts is usually to freeze them off, or cryotherapy. A topical ointment may also remove foot warts.
Unlike calluses and corns, warts are typically caused by a strain of Human papillomavirus, or HPV. If you’ve had plantar warts, you’re not alone. Ten percent of the population has them. People who frequently have these foot warts often live in warm climates. Showering barefoot at the gym or in other public showers can cause a foot wart infection, so wearing flip-flops in these places will prevent an infection.
Are They All Easy to Remove?
Calluses and corns are easy to remove, but warts are tougher. Since warts have a blood supply and nerve system, they are more painful and trickier to remove. Prevention and reduction of corns and calluses can be done through the reduction of chafing in shoes; whereas, warts caused by HPV reoccur since HPV cannot be completely removed with wart treatment.

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Many people love honey. They use it in recipes, as a sweetener in drinks, or on a hot, fresh-baked roll. Honey, however, can get expensive, especially since seeing a reduction in the honey bee population. Many people have asked:
Can You make Honey Without Bees?
It is not possible for people to make real honey. By definition, honey is elaborated out of the nectar of flowers in the honey sac of various bees. Bees have certain enzymes in the honey sac that help turn nectar into honey. This process keeps honey free of bacteria and mold.
We can make honey substitutes that are similar in consistency and flavor, but, because of the enzymes used, humans can’t make real honey.
But, that’s not all you should know about honey. Keep reading to find out more about this amazing substance.
How Is Honey Made
Real honey comes from bees that gather pollen and nectar from nearby flowers. They store the nectar in their honey stomach, or honey sac, where different enzymes are added. These enzymes start the process of turning nectar into honey by breaking down the sugars into sucrose and fructose.
When the bees get back to their hive, they share the nectar with other bees. Those bees add more enzymes. Bees continue to share the nectar until runny honey is made. At that point, they put the honey into honeycombs, dry it out, and seal it with wax.
This process helps keep bacteria and mold out of the newly created honey. It also helps honey stay fresh for many years so it stores easily.
What Type Of Bees Make Honey
Many types of bees can make honey. Hornets and wasps can both make honey, however, they only produce enough for their larva to eat while they are growing. Adult wasps and Hornets don’t eat it. Their young can also eat meat, this reduces the amount of honey needed.
Other bees such as bumblebees can also make honey but there is only one that produces enough to store away during the long winter months and to share with us. This bee is known as the honey bee.
A honey bee colony can consist of 50,000 bees and is made up of a queen bee, some male drones, and female worker bees.
The worker bees are the ones that scout for flowers, gather pollen and nectar, and make honey. They also help take care of the larvae, or baby bees. Honey and pollen is the main food source for the larvae. It is also the main food honey bees eat through the winter months or during droughts. This is why they make and store so much honey.
Benefits Of Real Honey
Did you know?
Bee honey has at least 10 health benefits some of these include:
- Nutrients. These nutrients are low in vitamins and minerals but do contain high levels of plant compounds.
- Antioxidants. Honey is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants can help reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. It can also help lower blood pressure.
- Better for those with diabetes. Sugar is not good for diabetics but if you need sugar, honey is the way to go. It can help lower bad cholesterol while raising good cholesterol and can help reduce several risk factors for heart disease.
- Lower Triglycerides. High triglycerides increase the risk of heart disease. Honey has been shown to help decrease triglyceride levels, especially when it replaces sugar.
- Promote healing from burns and other wounds. Honey is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory and so helps heal wounds while nourishing the skin.
- Cough Suppressant. Studies have shown honey to be a natural cough suppressant that works better than some medications.
One thing to keep in mind is that honey is still sugar and shouldn’t be eaten in large quantities. If used as a substitute for other sugars, you could see some of these benefits.
How To Tell If Honey Is Pure
Pure honey can be light or dark in color and its flavor can vary. The reason behind this is that not every flower is the same. For example, nectar taken from asparagus will taste and appear much different than nectar taken from lavender.
Unfortunately, not all honey is pure. Some companies will add other ingredients to make it look or taste a certain way. Most consumers believe that light, clear honey is the best since it is more visibly appealing but this might not be the case.
There are some ways to tell if your honey is pure.
- Check the ingredients on the label. If there is more than one ingredient it’s most likely not pure.
- Place a drop of honey on a paper towel. The honey won’t penetrate for a long time since there is very little water, if any, in honey.
- Place some near ants. Bees protect their honey against other insects and pests. Ants shouldn’t come near pure honey
- Pure honey will crystallize after a time.
What Is Raw Honey
Raw honey is taken straight from the hive without being processed in any way. This means that it hasn’t been pasteurized or processed. If it comes straight from the hive there could be some contaminants in it such as pieces of a bee wing, wax, or honeycomb. It can be warmed to a low temperature (not hot enough for pasteurization) in order for it to run more smoothly into containers and to filter out any bee parts or wax but other than that it is completely untouched.
Raw honey contains more antioxidants and other nutrients so it does have more health benefits since it hasn’t been processed. However, it is not as visually appealing so it isn’t sold in many stores.
Regular honey undergoes pasteurization that destroys the yeast. This extends the shelf life so it doesn’t ferment. It also goes through filtration. Filtration is more than just removing large particles such as bee parts and wax. It also removes smaller debris such as pollen and air bubbles. Unfortunately, just like cooked vegetables, it also removes some of the nutrition.
If you’re looking for pure, raw honey you should look at local farmer markets, find a local beekeeper, or visit a health food store. Buying local may have more health benefits such as reduced allergies but this has been unproven.
If honey is too expensive or if you’ve run out and need it quickly, there are several substitutes you can choose from. Light corn syrup is closest in flavor but you can also use maple syrup, molasses, and dark corn syrup. If using it in a recipe, these measurements are the same as honey.
You can also use agave nectar, coconut nectar, Stevia or syrups such as butterscotch syrup, brown rice syrup, or date syrup. You can also make your own. There are many different recipes but most contain white sugar, water, and flower blossoms.
You may not get the same health benefits when using honey substitutes but they will work for the sweetness that you might need.
Is Honey Vegan?
For many vegans, honey is not part of their diet but it depends largely on your belief as a vegan. Bees are part of the animal family and so honey is considered as an animal product much like eggs and milk.
One argument against eating honey is that it is the bees’ food storage for winter, droughts, or other times when nectar is scarce. When beekeepers replace the honey with sugar water or other similar foods, the bees aren’t getting all the nutrients they need.
How To Raise Honey Bees
Raising honey bees can be beneficial, especially for those living on a farm or growing your own garden. Here are some suggestions on what steps to take before you start raising your own honey bees.
- Make sure you study them. Get to know how the colony works, how bees work, and how the honey-making process works.
- Visit a beekeeper to see how the process works. Ask them questions and don’t be afraid to voice any concerns.
- Don’t be afraid of the bees (or be brave) when you’re around them.
- Buy the right equipment. Make sure your clothing won’t let any bees inside.
- Make sure your hive is near flowers and trees for the bees to get nectar and pollen.
Honey Bee Facts
There are a lot of fun and interesting facts about honey and honey bees.
- It takes nectar from about 2 million flowers to make just one pound of honey
- Each bee will only make 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime
- Bees will visit 50 – 100 flowers each trip to collect nectar
- Bees dance to communicate
- Honey bees are the only insect that produces food eaten by humans
- A colony of bees can be anywhere from 20,000-60,000 bees.
- Honey can be used to treat burns and wounds due to its antiseptic properties.
- Honey is often used in beauty products.
How Can We Help Honey Bees
In the last decade, the population of honey bees has drastically been reduced due to sickness, pesticides, or poor nutrition. If the decline continues food production will also decline so what can we do to help?
- Plant bee-friendly flowers such as flowering herbs in your garden and around your yard
- Don’t use chemicals and pesticides. Find other natural ways to get rid of unwanted pests.
- Create a bee bath by putting fresh water out for the bees to drink from
- Support your local beekeeper.
Here are some other articles about bees you might find interesting?


Year 2015 will be very busy for which Microsoft has already released the Lumia 430, the Lumia 435, the Lumia 532, the Lumia 540, the Lumia 640 and the Lumia 640 XL from the beginning of the year! The Mountain View company hinted that the range was still expanding, as 4 new models are about to be created, including two high-end smartphones. Phones that go inflate the mid-range and high-end brand.
Microsoft will strike a blow soon in the mobile sector. The giant is preparing to launch in fact no less than 4 Lumia smartphones, including two on the high end.
These four future models will all be equipped with Windows 10 which would normally be formalized in July. Smartphones Lumia 740 XL, Lumia 840, Lumia 940 and Lumia 940 XL in some ways become the ambassadors of the new Microsoft operating system in the mobile sector. The Lumia 940 and the Lumia 940 XL will also become the spearhead the range, they will have to do this a hexacore or octocore heart, but especially powerful photo sensors that will delight fans of photos or selfies worldwide. One of the NPC will have a 25 megapixel sensor and the front 5 Megapixels.
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TORONTO, March 31 /CNW/ - On April 1, 2010 community groups working on issues of refugee protection will host a press conference to express serious concerns about the Canadian Government's proposed refugee reforms.
The groups are warning the Canadian Government that the reforms are not fair. They are concerned that the proposals are counter to Canada's humanitarian values and could put legitimate refugees at serious risk. The groups are calling on the Government to hold adequate public consultations on the proposed reforms. The groups are also calling on the Government to act responsibly to avoid creating a hostile climate for refugees in Canada.
Date: Thursday, April 1, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm (noon) - 1:00 pm
Location: 180 Dundas Street West (University & Dundas), Suite 2301
Debbie Douglas, Executive Director, Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
Avvy Go, Clinic Director, Metro Toronto Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic
Francisco Rico-Martinez, Director, FCJ Refugee Centre
Gustavo Gutierrez, refugee from Mexico and Alberto Gaona, refugee from Columbia will share their experience having gone through the current process.
SOURCE Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants - OCASI
For further information: For further information: Amy Casipullai, Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants at (416) 322-4950 ext. 239 OR (416) 524-4950 (cell); Avvy Go, Metro Toronto Chinese & Southeast Asian Legal Clinic at (416) 971-9674


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On 18-19 April 2013, the Aboriginal Peak Organisations of NT (APONT) held a Aboriginal Governance Summit in Tennant Creek to discuss Aboriginal governance priorities and share ideas about what works.
A report on the summit is now available here.
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The DUMBO Arts Festival is a free public event that aims to showcase the remarkable arts presence in Brooklyn, NY. Every year, this fantastic arts event presents the very best in national, international, and most importantly, local art.
Now, if the only Dumbo you’ve ever heard of is a sweet, cartoon elephant, allow me to introduce you to a different one entirely. DUMBO stands for “District Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass,” the acronym describing its location in New York City. DUMBO is a neighborhood within the borough of Brooklyn, and much like the rest of Brooklyn, has an incredible penchant for the arts. Here you’ll find many independent galleries and artists who are happy to call the area home, making it a perfect place to host a large-scale arts festival.
According to the event’s organizers, “The DUMBO Arts Festival attracts over 200,000 visitors over 3 days with the participation of over 400 artists from a variety of disciplines, 100 studios, 50 galleries and stages and 100 programming partners.” Hordes of local publications describe the event as being one of the most prolific annual arts happenings in New York City, and that for three days you’ll find art smattered over every inch of the DUMBO neighborhood. Beside the views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline you’ll find pop-up workshops, live performances, exhibits, canvasses, and studios making a temporary home among the streets, storefronts, and public spaces of DUMBO.
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Authors on Stage with Linda Castillo, author of "Gone Missing"
Novelist Linda Castillo is renowned for gripping mysteries, particularly her bestselling Amish series featuring Chief of Police Kate Burkholder. Ms. Castillo will appear at the Library on Wednesday, June 20th to introduce her newest thriller in the series, Gone Missing.
As Castillo’s previous thrillers in the series, Gone Missing is set within the Amish community, this time involving a rite of passage gone terribly wrong. Rumspringa is traditionally a time when Amish teens are allowed out of the close knit community and allowed to experience life without Amish rules. It is a time of discovery and personal growth, a chance to question oneself before committing to the church and Amish way of life. But, when one of the teenagers disappears without a trace the excitement comes to a sharp halt and panic and fear spread throughout the community like wildfire. Every parent’s nightmare becomes reality when a body is found and murder becomes the focus. Chief Kate Burkholder, whose own Amish roots run deep, has to call upon all her personal resources and those of others to solve this horrific mystery.
The event is co-sponsored by Elm Street Books.

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On Thursday, New York City became the first city in the nation to ban the sale of sugared beverages larger than 16 oz at restaurants, sports arenas and movie theatres.
The ban was championed by NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who has a reputation for taking risky steps to improve city residents’ health. 16 oz is significantly smaller than the average single-serve soda which is typically 20 oz.
While the move may be popular with health nuts, the two-thirds of Americans who are considered obese may have a different opinion. The city’s health board members remain convinced that banned mega-sized drinks is an important step towards healthier residents.
New research reviewed by the board showed that sugared drinks make up 43% of the added sugar in the average American diet. They found that drinking a 16 oz soda drink instead of 20 oz could account a loss of 4 lbs. of weight gain a year.


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You can cut your tax bill by purchasing additional benefits in your pension fund – in other words, by making voluntary deposits. What do you have to bear in mind when doing so? What are the benefits? And is a purchase of additional pension benefits the right thing for you?
Perhaps you have a pillar 3a account and regularly pay a certain sum into your restricted pension scheme at the end of the year. This enables you to save for your retirement and reduce your tax bill. A purchase of additional pension benefits may also offer considerable savings potential. It makes a lot of sense for many pension savers.
What are the advantages of purchasing additional ?
On the one hand, purchasing additional benefits enables you to close pension gaps, allowing you to draw a higher pension. On the other, such purchases allow you to optimise your tax situation at the time the purchase is made, as the pension capital is exempt from wealth, income and withholding tax for the duration of the insurance cover. Your purchases can also be deducted from your taxable income. For this reason, it can make sense to stagger purchases over several years, thus ensuring that a lower rate of taxation is applied.
Purchases are normally made at the end of the year, as with pillar 3a. In the event of complex investment conditions, however, it can make sense to already make such purchases at the beginning of a year in order to take advantage of the interest rates paid by occupational pension schemes – these currently stand at 1.0 per cent.
What should you bear in mind when making a purchase?
- You are allowed to make voluntary purchases if there are gaps in your pension cover.
- The money you pay into your pillar 2 scheme remains there until you retire. No differentiation is made between voluntary purchases and mandatory contributions. The law allows for the withdrawal of a lump-sum amount prior to retirement age in the following cases: if you take on self-employment, wish to purchase owner-occupied residential property or permanently leave Switzerland.
- In the event of divorce or the dissolution of a registered partnership, the pension capital accumulated during the marriage/partnership is split – including the purchases if they were financed from shared assets.
- Any pillar 3a accounts must be taken into account if these originate from a period of self-employment.
- Should you have already withdrawn money from pillar 2 for , you must first pay this back before you can make additional purchases.
- A blocking period of three years is applied to any purchases that are made. This means that the benefits resulting from your purchases cannot be paid out as a lump sum during the blocking period. In general, lump-sum withdrawals within three years of purchases can have unpleasant tax consequences.
When is it advisable for you to make a purchase?
At any time. If you are gradually coming up for retirement, then it is high time to examine your future old-age benefits and purchase some additional pension benefits: the longer interest can be paid on the purchase of additional pension benefits, the greater the compound-interest effect and the resulting benefits. Michel Herzig, Executive Manager of Tellco pkPRO, has the following advice: “The earlier you make your purchases, the higher your pension will be, as the money in your pension fund will be working for you and increasing your pension.”
Purchases of additional pension benefits are particularly advisable:
- Upon first being admitted to the pension fund after turning 25 years of age
- After a salary increase, as this also increases your purchasing potential
- For self-employed people: it can be much more attractive from a tax perspective to pay out a high salary which then goes into your pension fund than to pay tax on your income or your company profit
- Upon a change to your pension plan’s savings contributions
- Upon switching to a new pension fund with higher savings contributions
- If you have missing insurance years (pension gaps), for example due to a stay abroad, a period of study, unemployment, a break from work or a divorce
- If you are planning to take early retirement
- To optimise your tax situation during high-income years
Before you make a purchase, it is worth checking how
. After all, the money from your purchase will remain there until you retire. It is not advisable to make purchases in pension funds that are underfunded, as any restructuring measures that are necessary will partly be borne by the policyholders. You should therefore take a very close look at your pension fund and pay attention to the ratio of active insured persons to pension beneficiaries. At Tellco pkPRO, for example, this ratio is excellent: “We have 25 active insured persons for every pension beneficiary,” Herzig reveals.
Purchases are a good way to improve your retirement provision. In other words: purchase a better pension for tomorrow, today. We will be happy to assist you.


Analysis on Aseismic Performance of the Beijing Yintai Center
In this study, the seismic behavior of the main tower building of Beijing Yintai Center is presented with regard to the dynamic characteristics analysis and seismic response analysis. Firstly, by means of three-dimensional finite element analysis software, the dynamic properties and seismic responses under frequent earthquake action of the structure are obtained, respectively. It can be seen that the structure has a rational arrangement for structural elements and has a good seismic behavior. Then, the seismic behavior of the structure is studied through the dynamic elasto-plastic analysis method and static elasto-plastic analysis method under rare earthquake. Analysis results of both analysis methods show that the behavior of the structure accords with the earthquake performance objectives and the structure would not collapse under the rare earthquake action.
Z. Q. Zhang et al., "Analysis on Aseismic Performance of the Beijing Yintai Center", Advanced Materials Research, Vols. 163-167, pp. 3872-3877, 2011


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Sweet dreams in a romantic nest of cherry blossoms. Spectacularly vivid floral scenery is featured on this bedding ensemble from Dolce-Mela Elite Bedding Collection.
These superb Dolce-Mela bedding sets are crafted with State of the Art reactive printing plates and natural plant dyes on 100% Egyptian cotton and feature exclusive panel designs of Hi-Res prints that retain the vibrant colors for many years of proper washing.
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Oysters are undisputedly the star of a seafood platter in a region which evokes gentle sea spray and where oyster farms shape the landscape. In addition to the oyster farmers’ cabins which only offer oyster and a few other products for tasting (whelks, prawns, queen scallops), the fish monger’s stalls and the restaurants’ menu cards in Arcachon bear witness to the variety of shellfish and crustaceans you can eat here. Some establishments even have seafood platters as their specialities, enjoy them on a restaurant terrace, at the port or near the beach!
The ideal seafood platter presented on a bed of seaweed, is skilfully composed of cooked crustaceans – spider crab, brown shrimp, velvet crab, crayfish, lobster, crab – and raw and cooked shellfish – oysters, sea urchins, whelks, winkles, dog cockles, razors, queen scallops, and cockles.
Just take off their shells and enjoy them with a good glass of white wine, rye bread, slightly salted butter and delicious homemade mayonnaise!
Is your mouth watering yet? As a couple, among friends or with family, hurry to enjoy a feast from the open sea!


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Scientists have made a promising advance for controlling dengue fever, a tropical disease spread by mosquito bites. They've rapidly replaced mosquitoes in the wild with skeeters that don't spread the dengue virus.
Worldwide, dengue fever strikes roughly 50 million people every year and takes the lives of thousands, but specific therapies or a vaccine for this mosquito-borne illness remain unavailable. A report coming out in the online ...
More than a thousand years ago, somewhere in Southeast Asia, a fateful meeting occurred between a mosquito-borne virus that infected mainly monkeys and a large, susceptible group of humans. The result: the world's first outbreak ...
The spread of Dengue fever in northern Australia may be controlled by a bacterium that infects mosquitoes that harbor the virus, Australian and U.S. researchers report Aug. 25 in two papers published in the journal Nature.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and a Canadian NGO announced Friday $32 million to fund research for the discovery and development of affordable tools for rapidly diagnosing diseases in developing nations.
Suriname health authorities confirmed Wednesday that a dengue epidemic has taken hold here, resulting in numerous of people being hospitalized over the past month.
Mast cells, which can help the body respond to bacteria and pathogens, also apparently sound the alarm around viruses delivered by a mosquito bite, according to researchers at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School in Singapore.
One of the most vexing challenges in the battle against dengue virus, a mosquito-borne virus responsible for 50-100 million infections every year, is that getting infected once can put people at greater risk for a more severe ...
The ten studies in this special issue document the substantial and growing burden of dengue in the Americas, Africa and Asia, and the burden of a chikungunya outbreak in India.
Dengue fever (pronounced UK: /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ/, US: /ˈdɛŋɡiː/) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) are acute febrile diseases, found in the tropics, and caused by four closely related virus serotypes of the genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae. It is also known as breakbone fever. The geographical spread includes northern Australia, northern Argentina, and the entire Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Honduras, Costa Rica, Philippines, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Mexico, Suriname, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Bolivia, Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela, Barbados, Trinidad and Samoa. Unlike malaria, dengue is just as prevalent in the urban districts of its range as in rural areas. Each serotype is sufficiently different that there is no cross-protection and epidemics caused by multiple serotypes (hyperendemicity) can occur. Dengue is transmitted to humans by the Aedes aegypti or more rarely the Aedes albopictus mosquito, which feed during the day.
The WHO says some 2.5 billion people, two fifths of the world's population, are now at risk from dengue and estimates that there may be 50 million cases of dengue infection worldwide every year. The disease is now epidemic in more than 100 countries.
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Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the world. It's also one of the safest, and you won't feel a thing.
Of course, it's very natural that you might feel apprehensive when considering cataract surgery. Here are a few things you should know about the procedure, your different options, and the results you can expect.
What are cataracts?
Although some people may be born with a cataract (known as a congenital cataract), cataracts are mainly diagnosed in older people, particularly those over 65 years of age.
A cataract is when the lens of the eye, which is naturally clear, becomes cloudy.
This may lead to symptoms such as:
- Blurred or dim vision
- Difficulty seeing at night or in lowlight situations
- Light/glare sensitivity
- Seeing halos (bright circles around light sources)
- Faded colours
- Double vision in the affected eye(s)
- Frequently changing glasses/contact lens prescription
Age-related cataracts may appear normal and won’t always cause vision impairment in the early stages. Cataracts can be picked up either by your ophthalmologist or your optometrist during a routine check. If you have a cataract, your ophthalmologist will guide you in regards to further management options.
What happens during cataract surgery?
The procedure itself is usually around 20 minutes and can be performed in a day surgery or hospital. Under local anaesthesia, the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with a clear artificial lens (known as an intraocular lens or IOL).
There are two types of cataract surgery available – manual cataract surgery and femtosecond laser cataract surgery (FLACS).
In FLACS, a laser is used to perform some of the steps that an ophthalmic surgeon would normally perform manually. While studies do support the use of FLACS, both manual and laser-assisted cataract surgery can produce great results.
Will I still need glasses after cataract surgery?
Intraocular lenses, or IOLs, can also be used to correct pre-existing refractive errors, such as short-sightedness, longsightedness or astigmatism (imperfection in the curvature of the cornea or the shape of the eye lens), with the power calculated individually for each eye.
There are different types of IOLs, and this will impact if you still require glasses for certain activities post-surgery:
- Monofocal IOLs, the first commercially available option, allow clear vision at a single distance (i.e. near/reading or far). Following surgery, glasses will still be required.
- Multifocal IOLs allow clear focus at multiple distances (i.e. both near/reading and far). These do not address focus at intermediate distances, which is important for tasks such as computer work. Following surgery, glasses will most likely be required for certain tasks.
- Trifocal IOLs represent the latest in lens technology. These premium lenses are also multifocal but offer clear vision at three distances – near/reading, intermediate and far. Following surgery, glasses are not usually required for standard day-today activities.
Your ophthalmologist should discuss the pros and cons of each IOL option against your post-surgery expectations, as well as the possibility of surgery on the second eye to achieve even clearer vision.
There are no guarantees when it comes to cataract surgery, but trifocal IOLs are typically the best option for achieving clear vision without glasses. This is most likely to be a good solution for people who, prior to surgery, are over 55 years of age, rely heavily on glasses/contact lenses and are long-sighted.
For people who don’t mind wearing glasses after their cataract surgery or who are highly sensitive to visual imperfections, monofocal IOLs could still remain a preferred option.
For more expert advice on cataracts and eye health, visit Vision Eye Institute.
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Anping County Jinlu Wire Mesh Machine Co., Ltd. is a big company engaged in production of wire mesh and wire mesh machines. This company has been developing smoothly and quickly and it has now a staff of more than 60 people including 20 technical experts, over 100 sets various production and inspection machines and devices. Jinlu has been cooperating closely with Harbin Industrial University and Industrial & Technical Research Institute to constantly improve the level of our technology and equipment and the quality of our products.
JINLU is establish 22 years ago ,we have factory and 22 years experience,we making many kinds of wire mesh machines,we have a big factory, our product quality is realiable.
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Chipotle recently announced the return of its popular Halloween Boorito fundraiser.
From 4 p.m. to close on Wednesday, all Chipotle locations in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada will treat customers dressed in costume to a burrito, burrito bowl, salad, or order of tacos for just $2. Proceeds from the fundraiser (up to $1 million) will benefit the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation.
Downers Grove has one Chipotle location, 1556 Butterfield Road.
The Chipotle Cultivate Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to creating a more sustainable and healthful food supply and to raising awareness of food issues, according to the company.
In addition to the restaurant special, participants in this year’s fundraiser are invited to also enter the Chipotle Costume Contest for a chance to win $2,500 and other prizes. For more information and contest rules, visit chipotle.com/boorito. Or, visit the contest Facebook page.
Local Editor Charlotte Eriksen contributed to this story.
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At the beginning of my Create Space ecourse, I ask the students to claim an intention for themselves as they begin. I practice this with them, and in the Fall class, my intention was "show up as me." This weekend, I have been thinking about what I wrote about this intention:
This is my intention because, at times, I can get so distracted by my whirling mind and the shoulds and the "who does she think she is" gremlins and wishing for more time and the comparisons to others and how the list goes on. Knowing these things about me has gently pushed me to focus on just showing up as me and trusting myself more as I do this.
I have been thinking about these words because I have been thinking about how really leaning into wholeness might affect my blog and how I blog. When I come to this space, I do show up as me. However, as I wrote above, sometimes those whirling thoughts of "who does she thinks she is" and the comparisons come up, and I don't always tell the stories here that I long to tell.
And there are some stories I long to tell:
I want to talk more about poetry. Some of you might remember that I used to post about poetry every Thursday when I co-led a poetry community a few years ago. When that project ended, I didn't post about poetry as often for a lot of reasons that I can't even remember now. Starting this week, there will be more poetry.
I want to tell you more about the experience of writing Inner Excavation. I want to share thoughts on how it has really been to have a real live book on a shelf in bookstores and tell the truth about how my book shipping from Amazon on the same day my daughter had open-heart surgery has affected my entire experience with "the real live book."
I want to tell you more about Ellie and my world as a mama. For some reason I have worried that people will come here and think "oh how quaint, she blogs all about her kid now" and miss the whole point. But really, I long to tell you more about our days and about a few things concerning her health and share some things I have learned about having a child with "an illness." I really want to talk about my experience of letting go of how you think it is supposed to be or how you thought you would be as a parent, especially when your daughter's cardiologist says things like, "it is time to let her have milkshakes and french fries" because getting weight on her and her keeping it on is more important than the shame of not being one of those "natural mamas" you hoped you might become. (And then there is the whole "yes, she has plastic toys" shame and the "she watches Mickey Mouse Clubhouse because it always gets rid of her grumps" shame...oh how I want to invite all of us to let go of this shame.)
I want to tell you about how incredible and somewhat wacky it was to experience such growth in my Etsy business, host five retreats, begin to write a series of articles for a magazine, teach two online classes, and begin some incredible projects all while being a work at home mom in 2011. (I think I can only talk about it now that I am on the other side and saw that it was possible. But oh my goodness there were times that I thought I was drowning yet I kept going and learned this: I always get it all done, especially when I take time to rest.)
I want to talk more about the Be Present Retreats and share photos and stories from participants about what happens at the retreats and their experiences. I want to tell you about how leading and teaching at these retreats has invited me to realize I am truly at home when I do this work.
I want to go on more self-portrait adventures and encourage you to do the same. I want to share more about self-portraits and why I feel they are such a beautiful way to feel deeply seen.
I want to talk more about how I am trying to push myself to come from a place of compassion when I realize I am having a "knee-jerk" reaction to something or someone.
I want to share more about how I wish we would all let go of whispering "who does she think she is?" and instead stand tall in the truth of who we are.
Yes, there is so much I want to share, and this list feels like it is just the beginning.
Thank you for coming along...

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Spotlight on watersports
Love the thrills and spills of being on the water? In Toulouse and the surrounding area you can try new and fun watersports. Canoeing, wakeboarding, boating, water-skiing... Although the area lacks sea and waves, there are lots of…
The 3 must-see exhibitions of the moment
New Realism at Les Abattoirs, New Cities at Le Quai des Savoirs and New Tandem at L’Espace Croix Baragnon. Here are the three absolute must-see Toulouse exhibitions for spring 2017!New realism, Les AbattoirsThis is undoubtedly one…
The Episcopal City of Albi
It’s easy to reach Albi by road (travelling through the Gaillac vineyards is a wonderful experience and therefore a must) or by train: the vines start to become fewer when the 40-metre-high Saint Cecilia bell tower appears, toweri…

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By James Nicholson-Smith, Business Development Director & Managing Principal, West Midlands Region, The FD Centre
Recognising the needs of ambitious businesses
For FDs that are really FCs, the ambition of the business you are working for, is the critical factor. For businesses that are essentially a mechanism for the delivery of an income and lifestyle to the management team of the business, the FC role that is currently being carried out, is likely to be sufficient for some time. However, when the ambition of the management is to build a business to deliver ever-increasing profits and equity value, the need for strategic financial planning, rolling forecasts and the ability to raise debt and equity capital, is essential.
In such circumstances, the FD who is actually fulfilling a FC role needs to ask themselves a question “do I want to be a real FD or not?” For those that say yes, you will almost certainly need to have a mentor/coach to help you grow into the role. For those that recognise their own inabilities but see the business’s need, it takes real grown up to say that something else is required and not to feel threatened. Unfortunately, for some businesses, this gap is not dealt with until the need is so desperate, that the FD is dismissed and replaced, through a costly and time-consuming route, by a more experienced FD with all the right commercial knowledge and skills.
Specialist FD advice and guidance for businesses
Over recent years, the emergence of part-time FDs has grown to fill this gap. Mentoring an FD requires considerable experience both as an FD and as a coach. Only a small proportion of part-time FDs have both skills.
Similarly a part time FD in a business that has a good FC, requires the same balance of FD skill and experience as well as coaching. As a part time FD, you need to develop the financial skills of both the FC and the rest of the management team, to enable financial controls and forecasting to be effective whilst the part time FD is not on site. This process also allows the business to extract the maximum value from his/her experience for the time they spend in the business. Therefore the difference between the 2 roles is effectively the level of “doing” the part-time FDs actually implements themselves.
Whilst it is difficult to set any hard and fast guidelines, the download to the right of this article is a reasonable guide to the basic composition of a finance team of businesses at different stages of their lifecycle.
In summary, the size and composition of the finance team is generally a product of the businesses needs and the skill, experience and ability of the head of finance to deliver those needs.
As the largest provider of part-time Finance Directors in the UK, the FD Centre can help businesses achieve their strategic objectives. To find out if your business could benefit from a FREE Business Strategic Review and receive valuable advice for your business’s financial planning, visit www.thefdcentre.co.uk
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