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Diplomat says story about American neo-Nazi site in Russia became political show in USRussian Politics & Diplomacy August 18, 21:07
Putin, Medvedev honor memory of Sevastopol defendersSociety & Culture August 18, 20:02
Yeltsin’s limousine put up for sale for $332,495 in St. PetersburgSociety & Culture August 18, 19:46
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NOVOSIBIRSK, November 18. /TASS/. The relatives of passengers and crew of Russia’s Tupolev-154 passenger liner, shot down over the Black Sea presumably by a Ukrainian missile have addressed the Russian leadership and Prosecutor-General’s Office with a request for resuming the investigation of the disaster, the vice-president of the fund for assistance to the families of killed passengers of flight 1812, Pavel Kapchits, told the media.
"The purpose of our appeal is not to win compensations for the relatives or press for other civilian claims. We believe that our dear ones died a violent death in the sky over the Black Sea and somebody must be brought to justice to face the charges, including criminal ones. We believe it is essential to ensure the criminal case should be reopened and our Prosecutor-General’s Office must look into the matter again," he said.
Kapchits explained that the investigation should produce a definite conclusion whether the air disaster was due to criminal negligence by Ukrainian military, or if it was a terrorist attack. "We are still uncertain about that," he added.
He warned that if the probe failed to be resumed, the fund would take the case to the European Court of Human Rights.
A Tupolev-154M passenger jet of Russia’s Sibir airlines en route from Tel-Aviv to Novosibirsk with 51 Israeli citizens, 15 Russians and twelve crew on board (flight 1812) was lost over the Black Sea on October 4, 2001. It is believed that it was unintentionally downed by a Ukrainian air defense missile S-200, fired during a military exercise in Crimea. There were no survivors. In January 2011 Kiev’s court of appeal ruled that the investigators of the Interstate Aviation Committee failed to prove the Ukrainian missile was to blame.

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Kano State Government on Wednesday said it never banished the dethroned Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II from the State.
Several reports had it that Sanusi was banished from Kano to Nasarawa State amidst tight security.
Sanusi’s legal team had threatened to sue the Kano State Government on the purported banishment.
Ibrahim Muktar, Kano State Attorney General, who spoke on Channels Television on Wednesday, said there was nowhere the Secretary to the State Government ever mentioned that the dethroned emir had been banished.
“You see, If you listen to the Secretary to the State Government when he was addressing the press on the issue of the removal of the emir from office, there was nowhere he said the emir was even banished from Kano State.
“So, the decision of the government was (that) the emir … as of Monday was removed from office and a new emir was appointed. The issue of banishment was not part of the decision of the Kano State Government,” he said.
Sanusi was removed from office on Monday by the state government.
Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, after the State Executive Council meeting on Monday, said Sanusi had been removed ass Emir of Kano
“The Kano state Executive Council under the Chairmanship of His Excellency, the Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje (OFR) has unanimously approved the immediate removal/dethronement of the Emir of Kano Emirate, Muhammad Sunusi II.


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Embroidery is a skill that has been around for many generations. Many women all over the world of various ages have participated in this activity which has brought them both and joy and a stable source of income. In this technological age, it may not be that common, but it is fun and productive to engage in or invest the craft. Below are a few reasons which may convince you why it is a good option to invest in embroidery.
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Embroidery is not only a creative art that people undertake as a hobby or as a business, but it can also be used to improve marketing for a company. This can be achieved by coming up with embroidered material such as shirts which may contain logos and slogans that may promote company products.
Embroidery is easily noticeable which makes it easy for a large number of people to take notice of the products. If you are in California, there are many cities where you can go and invest in this noble art. Embroidery in Temecula is pretty popular and is a great place to visit as well as to get to know more about embroidery.
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It enables you to express yourself and to be free to use whatever colors and patterns that you wish. It is a form of art which achieves both effects of stimulating your mind and relaxing you since it is not an exhausting task and does not take a toll on a person’s wellbeing.


After a Green City showdown between Philly and Copenhagen last week, we’re breaking it down further about cycling culture. Philly fell short of Copenhagen’s cycling prowess, but why? Let’s compare Copenhagen’s famous cycling culture and progress with Philly’s blossoming bike culture.
This past semester, I escaped the Polar Vortex and studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. Over four months, I discovered and explored the new city, including its sustainability scene. Copenhagen, the winner of the EU’s Green Capital 2014, is well known for its advanced efforts to as a model sustainable city. Philly has begun its journey to be the most sustainable city in the US, according to Mayor Nutter’s Greenworks plan. How does Philly compare to Copenhagen? Who’s winning the green battle on their respective continent?
Copenhagen Climate talks are all over the news. This NY Times article was sent to me by a friend - Great reading while you're snowed in! Enjoy!


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This is a really interesting thread. I tend to agree with most of the points made, that in general younger shooters are not interested in old/antique guns. What I notice among the people my age (24 here) if they do have an interest in old guns, its nearly always entirely centered around Mil-surp rifles. I've seen eyes light up at the range when I take out my Savage model 1919 and folks think it's some unusual battle rifle, then go dead-eyed when I explain it's a .22 match rifle. Just trying to get the super-ninja behind the counter at various local gun stores to understand that yes, there is such thing as 2 1/2" 12 gauge shells is a chore, they instantly want to sell me the latest tactical Remington/Mossberg "shotty". For better or worse I think the next 20 years will see a lot of the interest in antiques drying up. My real concern is what happens to these guns when the current crop of collectors passes on. Will their children or grandchildren have any idea what all those guns are and where to get good money for them? Or will they simply go to some buy-back program?
On that note, if any of you collectors would like to share your antiques with me for future care feel free


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With my parent's love as my backbone and security at a young age I developed a free spirit and an open caring mind. My mom shared her faith through the Lutheran church which gave me the basic understanding of something grander than myself and yet I always felt there was more to spirituality than just religion.
I had been told women in my family going back many generations have strong intuition and had a way of "knowing" and growing up I wrote this off as simply family folk lore. Then in 2016 two things were born, my gorgeous son and my acknowledgement of my own intuitive abilities.
As I was discovering motherhood Spirit took it upon itself to rock my world and make sure I did not miss my calling. I now know it is a piece of my soul's purpose to explore the meaning of enlightenment and discover how to be a clear channel for loved ones, angels, spirit guides and the Creator source of all. I devoured every bit of knowledge I could get my hands on, be it books, many local and online classes, documentaries or podcasts. And most importantly I turned inward for direct guidance and knowledge from our God, creator of all. After continuous practice and prayer I am now here to assist souls with their own connection to Spirit for their highest healing, good and purpose.
I am simply a soul with the ability to connect to your heart to aid in healing, receive guidance and answer the questions only the other side can answer.
I find it a true honor to be given and trusted with this gift. I express gratitude daily for this opportunity and I would love to assist you with your soul's journey.
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An inside- or outdoors canine water fountain like that is massive enough to swimsuit any type of canine, and superb for households with more than dog water filter fountain one fur buddy dwelling there. The free-falling stream of water encourages animals to drink, and they can select to drink immediately from the stream or from the bowl where it lands.
It is praised for its simplicity – a large base incorporates a reservoir that holds properly over a litre of water, together with a small pump and filter panel that can easily be replaced each couple of months or so. For a simple, functional giant canine water fountain, this K&H system offers you your cash’s price. It comes with a BPA free drinking bowl and a reservoir that detaches for refilling and cleansing.
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Studies have shown that canine, and animals usually, prefer ingesting out of working water sources than stagnant. This trait is carried over from their ancestors who knew that stagnant water, like still ponds, had been usually breeding grounds for deadly bacteria.
No matter what kind of dog you’ve at your house, it is extremely essential to keep them hydrated similar to human being. This has been made simple by using a water fountain that provides water in your dog and makes your life simpler. They normally encourage your dog to drink lots of water promoting wholesome working of your canine’s kidney and have wholesome our bodies. We have achieved some analysis and listed the highest ten greatest canine fountains in 2019.
The variations between dispensers are within the details. One might have a antibacterial coating. Another, a detachable base. Or a wholly completely different design suited for bigger canines. An activated carbon filtration system is a must to remove water fountain for dogs minute contaminants that could affect the standard of your canine’s ingesting water. If it comes with a further filter, the higher. Regardless, make sure all filters are replaceable.
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Ensuring your cat has a supply of fresh water and loads of it’s important in your felineâs well being. Usually, cats can drink between 5 to 10 fluid ounces of water daily. The product has a quite simple design and is made up of plastic. It is mild weight and simple to place collectively.
Just like us, our canine companions want clear and recent water to thrive. Our pets solely depend upon us to offer them their wants however we often overlook how water is vital to their health. As a substitute, we are too busy knitting sweaters they hate.
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A waterfall allows for the water to fall at the same time it’s flowing. This ingenious heated outside canine water fountain ensures that your dog has water out there even within dog water fountain the coldest climate. Filters: Many fountains use replaceable filters to take away any chemicals and enhance the water’s natural taste.
From chrome steel to ceramic, you can find a dog fountain that will match your style and decor. Some even have lights to let you realize when the filter needs to be replaced. However dogs really need continual entry to consuming water, so normally, your dog will take no matter water is offered.

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A research in Orange County reveals the next prevalence of COVID-19 in minority communities and reveals the disparities in well being care.
By Bernadette Boden-Albala, Particular to CalMatters
Bernadette Boden-Albala is director and founding dean of the Program in Public Well being at UC Irvine, PPHDean@hs.uci.edu.
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A brand new research from UC Irvine and the Orange County Well being Care Company reveals COVID-19’s true prevalence in the neighborhood, and it paints a stunning image. This research, referred to as the actOC challenge, is the primary of its variety in California and presents knowledge that reveals putting well being disparities revealed in increased charges of COVID-19 antibodies amongst minority communities in Orange County.
The actOC project discovered an total prevalence of publicity to SARS-CoV-2 is 11.5% in adults; earlier estimates have been lower than 2%. Not solely is that this statistic stunning as a result of it’s seven times greater than case counts closest to the date of the research, however extra stunning is the demographics most impacted by an infection fee.
In Orange County, the best prevalence of publicity is maintained by the Latino neighborhood and individuals of decrease revenue. Latinx and low-income residents had the best prevalence of antibodies with prevalence charges of 17% and 15%, respectively.
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven itself to be a pandemic of disparities throughout the nation in addition to in Orange County. Because the illness continues to unfold nationwide, knowledge reveals that the virus disproportionately impacts Black, indigenous individuals, Latinx and different individuals of colour.
The Middle for Illness Management and Prevention discovered vital race gaps in COVID-19 deaths. On the nationwide stage, Blacks are dying at a fee 2.5 occasions increased than whites, and non-whites beneath 65 are dying at a a lot increased fee of COVID-19 than white individuals of the identical age group.
The elevated mortality fee for COVID-19 confronted by racial minorities in our county confirms an unlucky reality that public well being specialists have recognized all alongside – your race can decide your well being consequence. Public well being specialists usually consult with “social determinants of well being,” the situations through which individuals dwell and work to clarify inhabitants well being outcomes.
Within the case of COVID-19, we will straight see that social determinants like socioeconomic standing, housing, employment and entry to well being care result in increased threat of an infection or dying. Deprived communities with much less capital and fewer sources are extra susceptible to publicity of COVID-19, as a result of anyone or mixture of lack of testing, poor high quality well being care methods or harsh working situations that make social distancing inconceivable.
The excellent news is that public well being specialists and companies can now use the knowledge supplied in research akin to actOC to design measures to lower the publicity to COVID-19 in focused communities experiencing antagonistic social determinants of well being, akin to Orange County’s Latino inhabitants and decrease socio-economic inhabitants. Packages ought to focus extra testing in these communities and supply a larger funding in entry to high quality well being care in these communities.
Public coverage methods might be developed and carried out to scale back social injustices by selling fairness in social sources, metropolis planning, schooling, well being care and financial impression funding and all different components which may contribute to social determinants of well being. Research such because the actOC present the ammunition wanted to handle actual issues in our neighborhood, which inevitably will impression public well being.
Well being disparities are a symptom of parallel systematic and institutional biases. The persistence of well being disparities over time, throughout generations and within the context of dramatic adjustments in inhabitants composition might be attributed to structural racism.
Intervention methods for COVID-19 mitigation and threat discount are purposeful in how we purpose to focus on social determinants. To cut back disparities, interventions shouldn’t simply enhance total well being – they have to additionally lower or remove gaps in illness threat and outcomes by race-ethnicity.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the devastating impression that social determinants of well being proceed to have on creating well being disparities throughout the nation and inside Orange County. The pandemic has additionally made crystal clear the truth that disparities might be simply focused in our county, and that with the fitting data and coverage initiatives, public well being vulnerabilities might be eradicated, and well being equality and entry to take care of all might be achieved.

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Our first night of board game speed dating was so popular, we're hosting another one in downtown Boston at Scholar's.
Over the course of the night, a gaming concierge will walk you through several different games. You'll play them all, rediscovering old classics and trying out new ones you haven't heard of. You'll play each game with a different group of players, getting a chance to meet some other fun singles. At the end of the night, give your gaming concierge a list of the people you met that you'd like to date and a list of the people you met that you'd like to just hang out with as friends. If any two people put down the same name as each other in either column, then your gaming concierge will make sure you get each other's e-mail address and you can coordinate a time to hang out on your own.
Tickets are $20 but come with a $5 gift card to the restaurant where we're hosting this event. Spaces are limited and last time we did this it sold out, so sign up now! To book a slot and also see a bit more about how this works, go here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-date-board-game-speed-dating-downtown-boston-tickets-43394220281

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Homeowners managed to save many houses from decline. Street clubs and development organizations sprouted up around weedy lots and rental properties. Residents repaired neighborhood spirit, along with collapsing roofs and sloughing siding. In the end, two Buckeyes emerged from one: the good neighborhood and the blighted one.
No train tracks separate the two. No river or highway. Across the street or even next door to each other, the handsome and the tattered coexist in anything but harmony. On East 122nd Street, Van Glen Neal wages a one-man war against a paint-bare, tree-obscured house. On East 126th Street, 20-year resident Lou Owens calls the police on his drug-dealing neighbors. At street club meetings, the atmosphere can get more contentious than court, as residents levy charges of property abuse against absentee -- or just lazy -- homeowners.
"We won't stop until this community is transformed into a neighborhood like Larchmere," declares Bob Render, East 128th Street Club president.
While the law is on the residents' side, they know they can't enforce it on their own. They need the city's help.
Enter housing inspector Carnelle Switzer, Buckeye's referee in the showdown between good and blight. It's a thankless job, burdened by a never-ending cycle of complaint and counter-complaint. Those who've sought to improve the neighborhood complain about those who haven't. The housing inspector issues citations, which often are ignored. Then neighbors complain about the housing inspector. When it comes to his job, Switzer is a modern-day Sisyphus, forever pushing his boulder up a steep hill, only to have it roll back down again.
But after years of being overworked and underappreciated, housing inspectors have finally found a powerful advocate in Mayor Michael White. Despite a tight budget year and a hiring freeze on all but critical positions, White wants 20 new housing inspectors on the street -- an expenditure of just under $1 million.
Instead of applauding the proposal -- which still needs city council approval -- neighborhood activists ponder the mayor's motivation. Does it stem from a new commitment to their communities? Or is it more than coincidence that the proposal comes at the dawn of an election year?
After all, they've been shouting for new inspectors for as long as White has been building stadiums. As early as 1993, a special task force recommended major changes to the city Division of Building and Housing. But nothing much changed until the mayor unveiled his "Neighborhoods First" agenda in January of last year.
"The city's allowed the neighborhoods to fall into disrepair while building stadiums," says Neal, president of the Buckeye Community Action Council. "Now it's an election year, and he's focused on the neighborhoods."
Neal may be suspicious, but he'll take as many new inspectors as he can get. The Cleveland Clinic police officer admits he has a long history of complaining about the city's housing efforts or lack thereof. But he knows the city needs more inspectors to monitor its 200,000 homes.
Before last year, there were only 40 inspectors. Now there are 60. Soon, if council agrees to the mayor's proposal, there will be 80. To say that enforcing the housing code in Cleveland is a challenge would be an understatement. The housing stock's median age is 80 years old. Seventeen percent is either "substandard" or "condemnable," according to one report. And that's based just on exterior inspections. If interior exams were done, the number of substandard houses would be twice that, the city speculates. In short: One-third of Cleveland's homes are in a very bad way.
Unfortunately, many of them appear to be in Switzer's enforcement area. Dressed in a blue jacket with "housing inspector" emblazoned on the back, Switzer patrols the neighborhood like a beat cop. On a 20-degree day in late February, he points to several houses so deteriorated they require no explanation of their deficiencies.
In the backyard of an eyesore on East 121st Street, Switzer steps lightly between discarded liquor bottles and planks of rotted wood with two-inch nails sticking out from them. He does not linger outside the doorway of a sickly green house. There is no door.
"Hello! Hello! Hello!" he calls out as a potential warning to squatters. He pushes forward into the dark hallway. Wires protrude from the wall. Windows are boarded up, and the floor has worn away in places. It's been this way for about a year, Switzer says. The owner tried to fix it, then ran out of money. It's condemned, but someone still may buy it. Structurally, it remains sound. All he can do is board it up.
After jotting a few notes, Switzer's off to the next building, a battered beige house on East 122nd with the words "Drug Free" spray-painted on the door. Switzer sighs. Neighbors, including Neal, complained about the house incessantly until police finally raided it last summer. The owner is dead. Foreclosure proceedings are in progress. And the house remains in probate court, becoming more dilapidated by the day. A menacing assortment of stray cats has taken up residence on the front porch.
It's the kind of house that pits neighbor against inspector. The city can't tear it down just because it wrecks the neighborhood aesthetic, Switzer explains. Owners need to be found -- or in this case determined -- then warned, then given a chance to bring the property back into compliance. Housing inspectors often have difficulty even finding owners. And when they do, owners routinely ignore violation notices and court dates. Others claim they don't have the money for repairs.
Yet critics say inspectors need to enforce the law more doggedly and use nuisance abatement -- a civil action -- instead of relying solely on criminal charges to bring violators back into compliance. Nuisance abatement forgoes the need to drag a violator to housing court. It allows the city to make the necessary repairs, then recoup the costs through a tax assessment.
Inspectors are also frequently criticized for failing to follow up with violators.
"I'm dealing with the same properties for 10 years," says Cleveland City Council President Mike Polensek. "If this were Cleveland Heights or Shaker Heights or another place that puts a priority on this, it wouldn't take 10 years. It would take 10 months."
But Cleveland is no less diligent, insists Community Development Director Linda Hudecek. Nor is the mayor's recent focus on housing a campaign ploy, she says. "Anybody who's ever worked for the mayor knows that he has been demanding a better performance out of building and housing since he became mayor."
Indeed, Cleveland's housing woes have been decades in the making, and the department has been the target of complaints for just as long.
When Polensek was elected to council in the 1970s, the division was highly politicized, he says. Enforcement was selective and lax, while the city's housing deteriorated. In 1992, "Annual inspections of rental properties were years behind schedule," according to the 1993 Building and Housing Task Force Report. "Employees felt demoralized, inspection staff was without resources to do its job, and customers responded angrily to delays or perceptions of delays."
Yet it took six years for the mayor to institute the report's suggested overhaul. Task Force Chairwoman Mikelann Ward Rensel, now executive director of the Cleveland Neighborhood Development Corporation, says she doesn't blame the mayor for the delay. "This is a huge bureaucracy. Some of the inspectors were there a long, long time. The desire to change wasn't there."
Hudecek insists change is finally on the way. Greater emphasis has been placed on tracking violations and ensuring cases are closed in a timely manner. In addition to the 20 new inspectors, the city proposes to hire 9 senior clerks to help process violations. It also wants council to pass an ordinance making it easier to employ nuisance abatement.
Under Hudecek's watch, the department has already completed a major reorganization. As late as 1999, Switzer was charged with inspecting 1,000 homes -- a near-impossible task. After last year's reorganization, he was down to 500. Even though his enforcement area is smaller, his workload has increased. Instead of simply responding to complaints, he has become proactive. Anytime he's on his turf, he flips through the code-enforcement book in his head, noting gutters that need cleaning or junked cars that require ticketing.
Switzer says he could use more support staff and less paperwork. But he's pleased with the progress being made. If only neighbors could see it.
Neal and Render say residents aren't blind to the progress, just focused. Another day. Another house. Another attempt to fuse two Buckeye neighborhoods back into one. Meanwhile, the city still gets verbally abused at the street club meetings. Residents call Switzer at all hours to complain. One time, a violator even tried to wrestle his walkie-talkie from his hands.
Yet Switzer pushes on.
"I do feel caught in the middle. I got the little old lady screaming at me . . . I got the councilman screaming at me. I got the tenant screaming at me. But I have to be the enforcer," he sighs. "It all comes back to me."


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Sony has announced that their premium PSN service revealed at their E3 press conference earlier this week will launch by the end of the month.
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- Microsoft announces the feature list for the November Xbox One update
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- Far Cry 4 Season Pass details announced
- Shinji Mikami: I never use women as objects in my games
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We can find success in many ways. Some assume it’s about cash flow. Admittedly we need to eat, have flexibility. But we can only spend so much in one life time. Success is about a balance between inner value and outer effort. To find a harmony where we find a peaceful mix of time with those we love – be it near, distant – or far. We connect on many levels when we are awake – when we are conscious in a universal form.
Success is not to be driven by money as success has to have a destination. A place where we can sit back and say, ‘I’ve got a flow of abundance in life that connects love with our crafts.’ To bring a sense of ‘real’ peace and gratitude.
To be authentic and original to be part of groups and communities that encourage us to give with open hearts – accepting we each have our own unique ways. To be transparent and sincere in our blueprints. To allow others to shine. Success is wanting good for those along our way. To give and take. Success is a lifestyle that enables our brothers and sisters to find a common ground. If we can make one another happy – we can work together to save our planet.
I suppose taking all the above into consideration. I’m successful and so are many of you – more than you may know – indeed. We are thankful and forever in hope of a fairer system that brings an introductory portal to those who believe they are voiceless. We’re all doing good. Be driven by your hearts with the sense of your most sincere minds. Not by competing with those who aren’t truly awake, regardless of how it appears. Nothing is real other than our core values and sense of conscience. I’m free and so are you! Life will take you down your ‘true’ path and you will be rewarded with love. It starts with self. Less is More! It’s not about who we are – it’s about seeing who ‘we’ all are – as one. Just as the sun when casting praise through forests and open space. A blessed life is a very simple path.


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|Duration||7 days 6 nights|
|Destinations||Saigon, Nha Trang|
|Trip end||Nha Trang|
|Departure dates||All days|
|Accommodation||3-4-5 star hotel|
|Note||Hotels can be adjusted to suit your budget and your interests|
|Number rounds of golf||06 rounds x 18 holes (weekday)
Tan Son Nhat Golf Club, Long Thanh Golf Club, Twin Doves Golf, KN Golf Links Cam Ranh, Diamond Bay Golf Resort, Vinpearl Golf Club
|Notes||Cultural sightseeing & tours shall be arranged upon request|
Arrival Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Golf at Tan Son Nhat Golf Club (Significant earth mounding, many water hazards, large bunkers, and undulating greens characterize every hole. Paspalum turf used on the tees, fairway, rough, and greens ensure top year-round playing conditions).
Have a Welcome Dinner
Day 2: Golf at Long Thanh Golf & CC
Breakfast at hotel and then we will drive you to Long Thanh Golf & Country Club, 50 km away from the city centre (1 hour and 15 minutes by drive). Enjoy a round of golf at one of the Southern Vietnam's most challenging and secnic golf courses. You will be driven back to hotel after the course. At leisure in the evening or explore nightlife in Saigon. Overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Day 3: Golfing at Twin Doves Golf
Golf at Twin Doves Golf (The Saigon golf course is one of the best-conditioned layouts in the Saigon area and makes excellent use of Paspalum turf and extensive landscaping).
Day 4: Flight to Nha Trang - Golfing at KN Golf Links Cam Ranh
Arrive Nha Trang then golf at KN Golf Links Cam Ranh designed by the legendary Greg Norman with 18 breathtaking links-style holes.
Overnight in Nha Trang
Day 5: Golfing at Diamond Bay Golf Resort (Nha Trang)
Golf at Diamond Bay Golf Resort (set on 76 hectares and nestled naturally in between the mountains and sea. Natural marshes, majestic pines, and sandy dunes contrast sharply with the lush fairways).
Day 6: Golfing at Vinpearl Golf Club
Golf at Vinpearl Golf Club (Designed by renowned IMG Worldwide, this impressive 18-hole, par 71 masterpiece is Vietnam’s first international standard island golf course, offering unique island golfing experiences with views of the ocean from every hole).
Day 7: Airport Departure.
- More than 15 days prior to check-in: FREE of charge
- From 15 to 10 days prior to check-in: 50% of total rates
- From 9 to 3 days prior to check-in: 75% of total rates
- Less than 72 hours prior to check-in: 100% of total rates
- No-Show: 100% of total rates

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Boiler Service Rainworth Nottinghamshire (NG21): If the hot water and heat for your household in Rainworth is generated by a gas boiler, it is important that you get a twelve monthly service done on it by an expert. Don't be one of the one third of British property owners who neglect to follow this advice by neglecting their annual boiler service. And, do not for one minute imagine that because you've got an extended warranty covering your boiler, you won't require this, as the conditions of the warranty will demand that your service record is fully up-to-date.
Not surprisingly, the main reason that you need to do this, isn't due to obligation, but on the grounds that it is crucial to keep your home's boiler in good working order. The reality is that well cared for boilers work far more safely and smoothly, and you will get that extra feeling of reassurance having it serviced regularly.
It isn't only residential property owners who are going to require a boiler service in Rainworth, seeing that landlords who are planning to rent their properties will also have to do this. This is going to be even more vital for landlords in Rainworth, as safety certificates are a legal obligation for those who are renting, and there are severe repercussions for those that haven't got one. This in particular applies to gas boilers which need annual landlord safety certificates when located in rental residences. Oil fired central heating boilers are not the same in that they have to be regularly serviced, but haven't got any legal requirement for a safety certificate at this point.
With the older style gas boilers (before modern condensing boilers were developed), having services done every 12 months was not quite as crucial or necessary. Having less parts and components and being cheaper and less complicated to repair, the older style boilers were less likely to have problems. Getting them serviced on a regular basis was still beneficial however, but perhaps not quite as much as with the more complex modern boilers, which have got more components but are also more efficient.
A lot of residential householders in Rainworth choose the option of a regular monthly package for the their boiler care, like the British Gas run Homecare for example. Plans of this kind will include an annual boiler service along with other products and may be appropriate for some householders. The cost of these can be significant however, with the minimum monthly charge of £14 (2020), and complementary services considerably more (up to around £23.50 monthly) at this time. In contrast a regular boiler service in Rainworth completed by a qualified heating engineer will cost about £65 to £75.
When it's the appropriate time to get your gas boiler serviced you'll need to find a qualified heating engineer or plumber in Rainworth to check it out. You'll need to be vigilant, seeing that there are quite a lot of plumbers around who aren't licensed to work on anything to do with gas. If your equipment is a gas-fired boiler, as opposed to oil-fired, only a Gas Safe authorised specialist will be good enough. You clearly don't want to be employing "handyman" type people, who won't be adequately certified but may say they know what they are up to.
Some ways that you'll easily be able to find a Gas Safe heating engineer are - flicking through the Yellow Pages and Thomson Local, looking for flyers and business cards on your local newsagents shop window, doing a quick search on the web, picking through the classified ads section of your local Rainworth newspaper, browsing the better known online business directories, or perhaps you could try asking for recommendations from another tradesman.
It ought to be mentioned that you can try asking friends or family if they are able to suggest a plumber that they've successfully used previously. Finally, online trade portals like TrustaTrader, Local Heroes, Rated People, My Hammer, Checkatrade or My Builder, permit property owners to find plumbers and comparable tradespeople by providing customer reviews and feedback and a free quote service, whereby they carry out the hard work for you.
As part of a boiler service a heating engineer will do a carbon monoxide check, clean or replace the central heating filter, carry out a gas installation check, complete an efficiency test to make sure that your boiler is working properly, complete ventilation checks, do safety testing of your boiler making recommendations for enhancements, run the boiler to determine flue efficiency and functionality, check the integrity of all gaskets and seals, meticulously clean all debris from the boiler and test boiler controls to make certain that they are working correctly.
Annual boiler servicing is available in Rainworth and also in nearby places like: Farnsfield, Ravenshead, Clipstone, Harlow Wood, Blidworth, Edwinstowe, Bilsthorpe, Mansfield, Ashfield, Wellow, Edingley, Forest Town, Ollerton, Eakring. Checking this should guarantee that you are accessing locally based providers of a boiler service. Rainworth property owners are able to utilise these and various other comparable services.
Gas Boiler Repairs Rainworth
Finding that your gas central heating boiler has given up the ghost, or is not functioning correctly can be a stressful time for even the most cool headed property owner in Rainworth. No-one wants to come face to face with the possibility of no heat or hot water for any amount of time, particularly during the winter months. Check your home insurance first and foremost, to see if your central heating boiler is insured for repair or replacement. If you're covered you might need to get in touch with a nominated heating engineer, if not you are able to pick out your own.
In the Rainworth area you're blessed with a good choice of professional heating engineers who provide out of hours emergency services. If possible arrange for a minimum of three quotes from different heating engineers for the costs involved, and an predicted timescale to have it fixed. It's helpful to bear in mind that some Rainworth heating companies might charge a fee for call-outs that are outside of regular working hours, regardless of whether you ultimately employ them for the repairs or not. (Tags: Gas Boiler Repairs Rainworth, Boiler Repairs Rainworth, Emergency Boiler Repairs Rainworth)
Oil Fired Boiler Service Rainworth
When you have one, the regular servicing of your oil fired boiler in Rainworth is just as vitally important as for those who have a gas boiler. This lowers the likelihood of breakdowns and helps to keep your equipment in optimal working order. To make sure that it is running as economically and safely, the servicing of an oil fired boiler should include a flue analysis, a clean and a full inspection. This should comprise the cleaning of boiler baffles and burner components, testing levels of combustion, plus a visual inspection of the oil tank which ought to highlight any potential issues that could arise. Those that are sealed systems also need to be pressure level checked and adjustments made if necessary. Tracking down a company who commissions, repairs and services oil fired boilers in and around Rainworth shouldn't be too hard.
Gas Boiler Replacement Rainworth
If you've recently relocated into an older home in Rainworth, or your current gas boiler is not working as efficiently as you want, it could be a good time to exchange your boiler for a newer device. Hazardous carbon monoxide vapour can leak into your home from an older, disfunctional gas unit. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a killer and if your current boiler cannot be adjusted to work correctly to stop this risk, it should definitely be replaced.
A Gas Safe boiler engineer from a specialist heating and plumbing company in your area, is the only person who is allowed to work on gas appliances and fit a replacement unit. A new gas boiler can be acquired from a local or national heating contractor, who'll also be able to safely fit and set up the replacement unit to give you many years of hassle free heating and hot water. Don't feel obliged to go to your utility provider to replace your gas boiler, you could also go to some local Rainworth heating and plumbing firms for quotes, which can be more cost-effective.
Biomass Boilers Rainworth
Becoming much more popular in Rainworth over the last few years, both commercial and domestic biomass boilers are being promoted to cater to the ever increasing call for sustainable energy. Biomass boilers function in much the same way to conventional oil and gas fired boilers but they are fed with eco-friendly pellets made from wood or plant materials rather than carbon related fuels. Comparable and frequently cheaper in regards to running costs, bio-mass boilers do have the drawback to being bigger and higher priced than conventional gas, electric or oil boilers. Significantly more sustainable in the long term, biomass boilers are fuelled with pellets created from chipped forestry waste, renewable wood, food waste, sawdust and agricultural residues. An extra selling point for bio-mass boilers is that they fall under the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, whereby the Government will actually pay you back for any heat you generate for the next 7 years.
Biomass boilers, like any other central heating boilers, need to be serviced routinely to make sure they're working effectively. There are some specialist technicians in the Rainworth and Nottinghamshire area who will be able to assist you with the servicing, repair and maintenance of your biomass boiler. (Tags: Biomass Boiler Service Rainworth, Biomass Boilers Rainworth, Biomass Boiler Repair Rainworth)
The Benefits of Biomass Boilers
- They are likely to be more affordable to run in the long term.
- They are covered by the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).
- They encourage the management and planting of forests and woodland.
- They're an eco-friendly source of energy.
- They provide an easy way to get rid of waste plant materials and timber.
- They help to slow down the impact of global warming.
- They burn sustainable materials.
- They help to reduce your carbon footprint.
Rainworth Boiler Service Questions
Over the last couple of days I've been mulling over the questions that homeowners in Rainworth ask in regard to boiler servicing. A couple of our visitors have put forward some reasonable queries that are applicable to this article. The ones I picked out were, "How frequently should I do gas boiler service?" "Precisely who can do a gas boiler service?" "How much does gas boiler service cost?" "Precisely what does boiler service involve?" "How long will gas boiler service in Rainworth take?" Most of these enquiries will have hopefully been answered somewhere on this webpage, and if some still need to be dealt with a "Questions and Answers" feature is going to be added as soon as possible. Thanks to Arlo Harvey, Ivan Bishop, Bryan Long and Rachel Bradshaw from Rainworth, for posing these great questions. We were also happy to get relevant queries from Claire Vincent in Farnsfield, Anthony Mcintosh in Harlow Wood and Alexa Prince in Eakring.
Well Known Combi Boiler Makes
- Worcester Bosch
To ask questions related to gas boilers visit the Gas Boiler Forum (HERE), topics comprise "My Boiler's Not Working", "Water Heaters", "General Questions and Queries", "Central Heating Queries", "Other Gas Appliances", "Gas Cookers", "Gas Fires" and "Trade Point". To obtain LPG boilers, Vaillant boilers, Ideal boilers, Baxi boilers, condensing boilers, natural gas boilers, Worcester Bosch boilers, Ariston boilers, combi boilers and system boilers, take a look at Plumb Nation. The dedicated Wikipedia "Central Heating" page is the place to head over to for information on electric heaters, calculating boiler output, heat pumps, modern heating systems, steam heaters, environmental considerations, energy sources, water heating and the history of central heating. To learn about boiler servicing on social websites check this out. To read an enlightening article about the importance of gas boiler servicing head here. If you're hunting for a boiler service in Rainworth and want to identify someone who is approved and qualified you can pay a visit to Rated People or the government backed Trustmark website. It is also recommended that you hunt for certified Rainworth heating engineers on the the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering website where registered members are vetted, qualified and insured.
Boiler Related Tasks
Your local Rainworth heating engineer will be happy to offer assistance with a whole host of different tasks connected with your home's central heating system including: Baxi boiler repair, boiler replacement, the servicing of Keston boilersoil-fired boiler, cold water storage tank installation, the installation of Vaillant boilers in Rainworth, boiler replacement quotes Rainworth, boiler repair quotes in Rainworth, low pressure boiler problems in Rainworth, boiler installation quotes in Rainworth, oil-fired boiler installation, emergency boiler repair, the installation of Potterton boilers Rainworth, power flushing Rainworth, heating system upgrades, oil boiler replacement, boiler service quotes, boiler maintenance quotations, gas boiler servicing in Rainworth, combi boiler maintenance Rainworth, boiler water pressure problems in Rainworth, boiler breakdown services Rainworth, electric boiler replacement, hot water cylinder replacement in Rainworth, back boiler replacement Rainworth, landlord gas safety certificates, gas fire servicing, oil boiler repair, electric boiler repair, boiler servicing, gas appliance servicing, central heating servicing, a cheap boiler service, the installation of Worcester Bosch boilers in Rainworth, central heating repairs, and many other heating related jobs in Rainworth. These are just a selection of the activities that are accomplished by those doing boiler service. Rainworth professionals will let you know their whole range of boiler services.
Recently Posted Boiler Service Enquiries
In Kinoulton Mr George Kavanagh needs a heating engineer to replace an old conventional boiler with a new combi boiler. In Kirkby in Ashfield Mr Aidan Armstrong needs a heating engineer to fix his Strom boiler which is not working currently. In Keyworth, Nottinghamshire Miss Bobbie Browne needs a heating engineer who can check out her Worcester Bosch boiler that is displaying the error code B2. Ms Peggy Carr in Bircotes, Nottinghamshire wants somebody who can conduct a service on her Viessmann boiler. Mr and Mrs Elliot are hunting for a specialist in Lowdham who can do an annual service on their combi boiler. In Ravenshead, Tyler and Sylvia Dean are in search of an expert who'll install a brand new gas boiler in their house. Mr and Mrs Maher need a proficient heating engineer in Balderton, Nottinghamshire to fit a new gas boiler and 4 radiators in their house. In Aslockton, Ibrahim and Eva-Rose Bourne are on the lookout for somebody who can conduct a routine once-a-year service on their Biasi boiler. All these local people did a search for "boiler service Nottinghamshire" and found this web page on Google, Yahoo or Bing.
Nottinghamshire Boiler Servicing
Around Nottinghamshire you can also get: Rainworth boiler repairs, Colwick boiler repairs, Calverton boiler repairs, Warsop heating engineers, Woodborough boiler servicing, Bulwell boiler repairs, Kinoulton boiler maintenance, Balderton boiler maintenance, Kirkby in Ashfield boiler servicing, Harworth Bircotes boiler servicing, Fiskerton boiler maintenance, Kimberley boiler repair, Collingham boiler repair, Upper Saxondale heating engineers, Clipstone heating engineers, Market Warsop boiler servicing, Underwood boiler servicing, Netherfield boiler servicing, Ranskill heating engineers, Gotham heating engineers, Lambley boiler maintenance, Walesby boiler servicing, Harworth heating engineers, Awsworth boiler maintenance, Upper Saxondale boiler repair, Misterton boiler repair, North Muskham boiler servicing, Elkesley boiler repairs, Blyth boiler servicing, Bestwood St Albans boiler servicing. All throughout Nottinghamshire you should be able to find plumbers who will offer all your boiler servicing requirements. If you're unable to find the perfect heating engineer in Rainworth itself then you should be able to find one.
Boiler Servicing Near Rainworth
Also here.: Ollerton boiler servicing, Edingley boiler servicing, Eakring boiler servicing, Wellow boiler servicing, Ravenshead boiler servicing, Ashfield boiler servicing, Farnsfield boiler servicing, Blidworth boiler servicing, Edwinstowe boiler servicing, Bilsthorpe boiler servicing, Harlow Wood boiler servicing, Forest Town boiler servicing, Mansfield boiler servicing, Clipstone and more. Most of these places are covered by professionals who will carry out a boiler service. Rainworth residents can get quotes by going
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Boiler Servicing Around Rainworth
People in these Rainworth streets were recently enquiring about booking a boiler service: Coopers Rise, Diamond Avenue, Sycamore Close, Warsop Lane, Woodpecker Drive, Darricott Close, Churchfield Drive, Sherwood Road, Rufford Avenue, Westbrook Drive, Derwent Close, Eakring Road, Hall Close, Brecon Close, Amethyst Close, Philip Close, Forest Close, Crown Close, Bevan Close, Garden Avenue, Station Road, Webster Close, Hatfield Close, Cross Drive, Little John Drive, along with these nearby postcodes NG21 0JQ, NG21 0AU, NG21 0BN, NG21 0GT, NG21 0BQ, NG21 0BB, NG21 0BE, NG21 0DA, NG21 0FT, NG21 0FY. These locations recently saw activity by experts in boiler service. Rainworth householders received professional and reliable boiler services on every occasion.
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Sharing the Spirit of Giving
If giving to others makes us feel good, as recent social science research suggests, then there’s a lot of good vibes floating around Central Texas during the holiday season. For that we can thank the Austin American-Statesman’s Season for Caring annual campaign.
Since 1999, Austin Community Foundation has helped the Statesman share the spirit of giving with its readers. The Foundation receives and processes thousands of charitable donations and distributes grant funds to charities that have nominated families in need.
Starting Thanksgiving weekend, the Statesman highlights, in print and online media, the needs of families facing major challenges and invites readers to help. Most of the Central Texans featured in the year-end campaign never thought they would need to ask the community for assistance.
“Austin Community Foundation has been with us since Day One” says Jeff Simecek who oversees Season for Caring at the Statesman.
Last year the campaign raised a record $815,000, including a $100,000 matching grant challenge.
"That's a huge success story,” says Simecek. “Austin Community Foundation managed the match and processed the payments. They did a great job.”
Donations beyond what the selected families need go to the sponsoring nonprofits, so they can help other Central Texas families. In addition to cash, generous in-kind donations include everything from cars and medical equipment to help with utilities and home repairs. Ongoing stories of Central Texans’ generosity fuels more giving.
Season for Caring is a unique collaboration of the Austin American-Statesman, Austin Community Foundation, local nonprofits and generous Central Texans, spreading the holiday spirit of giving.


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Have just bought a Sena 20s and only used it once and now my Sena 20s does not charge. I plug it into my computer usb 2.0 or usb 3.0 and the usb port will light up red but the LED strip will not light up any colour and will not go blue to say it is 'fully charged'. It says low battery and then dies, but when i turn it on again it says high battery. I have plugged it into my wall charger aswell and it makes no difference. I also read to try and use the reset button on it which i have tried, also different wall chargers in which all 5 of them make no difference.
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2 March 2012
Morning Mum, how you getting on!?
Just flinging back a quick email to let you know we're getting on all ok, as i'm wary haven't been in touch in a little while! Tried calling a couple of days ago but for some reason it continually told me I had an incorrect number, which it definitely wasn't... so not sure what that was all about!
But anyway im getting on just fine, we've been down in Sihoukville on the coast for just over the past week now i think and loving it, you'd definitely appreciate some time in this kind of place methinks. There are a few beaches here which are pretty busy and populated with tourists and people trying to sell you shit, but from the moment we arrived we picked one slightly further away from town and haven't been back since. Reaalllllly nice and chilled down this end of the town, theres just guesthouses and resturants that line the beach so its a real nice atmosphere and most people down here aren't looking for too much of a crazy time, or they head into town like we have a couple of times in the evenings.
We spent a night and a couple of days on a beautiful island just off the shore which was amazing and returned late last night. Real cool place set up by an australian guy who lived on the island for a year and has just opened it up in the last week or so for visits. The night was spent just nia tent on the beach and there's hardly anyone living there so its perfectly safe, and the day was spent relaxing in front of the sea with a spot of snorkelling in the morning.... real paradise.
The weather's been pretty much spot on everyday, had a couple of quick heavy downpours which have actually been quite nice to cool the air a bit, but apart from that its been sun sea and sand for us for the last week!
We;re heading off on another overnight bus tomorrow evening to Siem Reap, where we'll mot likely spend at least a few days before we make the huuuuge trek across thailand again and down to the southern islands. It's all gone so quickly really we can;t believe we're supposed to be flying out to Aus in about 3 weeks!
My time's just about up at the internet cafe but i'm going to try jump on quickly tomorrow before we head off too so i'll try fill you in with more details about Cambodia so far when I can, just had to let you know I was alive.
As i said before the majority of the people here have been more friendly and laid back than the Vietnamese, but I think thats mostly due to touristy areas and what not that we visited in Vietnam - I guess where there's money there'll always be people trying to make it in one ruthless way or another.
Meeting more and more cool people too - Liam's (the guy who lived on the island we visited) parents were over to check out his little place for the first time, and have invited me and Ant to go sailing with them when we reach Brisbane which was a nice touch!
But anyway must dash and as i say will try get at you once more before we leave. If not will track somewhere down in Siem Reap just after the weekend or something, and i'll let you know if there's more issues with the phone and what not... keep your ears perked up!
Big hugs and love, and to everyone else I can never seem to have time to speak to!
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We must review this issue again, as I continue to talk to small business owners who tell me they are accepting marginal business, even loss leaders, non profitable business in order to keep their men employed.
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This particular must stop. There is no logic in any way to this strategy and in the end just about all it will do is put you out of business, costing all your workers including yourself, their job plus cost you your revenue you are so carefully trying to protect.
It is basic arithmetic. Every aspect of business has over head, not just the cost of goods. Not just the particular payroll. But also the payroll fees, the insurance, the fuel for the trucks, the rent for the office or building, taxes on everything, and on it goes.
So when you accept work that is not profitable, just to keep the men working you are in fact investing additional capital into this job, funds you do not have, the hidden costs which are not being satisfied. Yes you might be able to pull out the men’s paycheck, but if you are not covering everything which usually comes out of gross profit then you definitely are losing money and contributing to your personal demise, then all the jobs is going to be lost including yours. What is the stage?
Business is cruel, but the math never fails, it tells the facts. If you are bidding jobs below profitability, including all your overhead, or selling product at deeply discounted prices that wont support all your overhead out of profit, you are fooling yourself and it is pride that is driving you, not intelligent business sense and the arithmetic.
I realize that your employees are like family and you are feeling a sense of responsibility for them and their own families and you know how difficult it will be for them to find replacement jobs, however you may as well just send them house and mail them their paycheck as that would be better than having them work with below cost or without sufficient profit.
You must cease this emotional support of your employees; it is not your own responsibility. Get smaller, save several jobs, reduce your debt and reinvent your business so it works in this straight down economy that is what you should be performing for your employees so you can employ them meaningfully and profitably, not wastefully along with disaster looming in the future.

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LONDON (Reuters) – Confidence among British consumers and businesses remains stuck well below levels before the Brexit vote in 2016, surveys showed on Tuesday, two days before an expected interest rate increase by the Bank of England.
FILE PHOTO: Shoppers cross the road in Oxford Street, in London, Britain August 14, 2016. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo – RC12B2316CB0
One polling firm said the lack of clarity about leaving the European Union in March next year was likely to be a drag on consumer confidence in the months ahead.
Britain’s headline gauge of consumer confidence, compiled by market research firm GfK for the European Commission, edged down -10 in July from -9 in June, a touch weaker than expected by economists who took part in a Reuters poll.
Joe Staton, GfK’s client strategy director, said consumers appeared to be particularly susceptible to bad news against the backdrop of the uncertainty about Brexit.
“In the medium term, and during the uncertainty in the run-up to the UK leaving the European Union in eight months, it is hard to forecast what kind of good news will change the numbers from negative to positive,” Staton said
A separate measure of consumer confidence produced by YouGov for the Centre for Economics and Business Research showed a marginal rise in July but still down notably from before the Brexit vote.
Among companies, Lloyds Bank’s business confidence barometer remained unchanged at 29 percent, much weaker than levels of around 40 and 50 percent before the Brexit referendum. There was a slight improvement in optimism about the economy but it remained weaker than at the start of 2018, Lloyds said.
The Bank of England is widely expected to raise interest rates to 0.75 percent on Thursday even as Britain’s economy grows only slowly. The BoE thinks inflation pressures are rising despite the sluggish performance of the economy.
Lloyds said 23 percent of firms taking part in its survey said that official interest rates at 1 percent would have a “significant negative” impact on their business.
Writing by William Schomberg, editing by Andy Bruce


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Normal People star Daisy-Edgar Jones poses in a striking cover shoot for Harper's Bazaar as she insists 'TV has got us all through lockdown'
The actress, 22, wowed in a stunning embellished dress before slipping into a sequinned ballgown for the glamorous photoshoot.
In the accompanying interview, Daisy spoke of her leading role in the series Normal People, attending the BAFTAs virtual ceremony and her future as an actress in the midst of a pandemic.
Talented: Daisy Edgar-Jones has posed in a striking cover shoot for Harper's Bazaar's December issue, where she spoke of how 'TV has got us all through lockdown'
For one look, the TV star wowed in a spaghetti strap dress which featured a tight bodice adorned with sequins and a-line floor length skirt.
The actress wore her hair in an elegant chignon and also modelled a silver beaded dress which she complemented with a necklace with the letter 'D' on it.
Daisy became an overnight sensation when she starred as Marianna alongside Paul Mescal (Connell) in the coming-of-age adaptation of Sally Rooney's novel.
Success: Gracing Harper's Bazaar's December issue, Daisy spoke of her leading role, saying she felt 'very lucky' to star in a show which brought comfort to people during lockdown
Hit: The actress, 22, became an overnight sensation as she starred as Marianna alongside Paul Mescal (Connell) in the coming-of-age adaptation of Sally Rooney's novel
On her role in Normal People, Daisy said: 'TV has been the thing that has got us all through. I feel very lucky to have been a part of such a special show that has resonated with a lot of people.'
Daisy's co-star Paul received an Emmy nomination for the critically-acclaimed drama which followed two teenagers negotiate romance throughout the pressures of high school and university.
The actress was praised for her portrayal of Marianne Sheridan and the series went on too receive a slew of nominations from various award ceremonies.
Interview: Read the full interview in the December issue of Harper's Bazaar
On attending the BAFTAs, Daisy said: 'It was the most magical day. Getting my make-up and hair done was really fun, and showing off my shoes! Now I'm just in slippers.'
The BBC star admitted things have changed in the acting world due the pandemic as she has had to return to work under new social-distancing restrictions and audition virtually.
'It was a wee bit strange at first, but it's mad how used to things you get. I'm so happy to be back working,' she said.
'I've got quite good at balancing up the camera and doing the lighting. The only thing is working out your eyeline. Sometimes I get a bit shy if I'm staring at the camera too much.'
Daisy is set to lead the cast in asocial thriller, Fresh, though the studio is keeping details about the plot under wraps for now.
On her future as an actress, the star said: 'I'd like to see how much I can morph and change and learn. I'm really excited to keep exploring what I can do.'
Read the full interview in the December issue of Harper's Bazaar, on sale from 5 November.
You can watch Normal People on BBC iPlayer or on Stan in Australia.
Important: On starring in Normal People, Daisy said: 'TV has been the thing that has got us all through. I feel very lucky to have been a part of such a special show'

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ments using diabetic animals. But this is the first time researchers have confirmed that burning of fatty acids in the heart muscle is increased in humans with diabetes.
In this study, 11 healthy, non-diabetic people were compared to 11 otherwise healthy people with type 1 diabetes. The researchers found that the diabetic patients had much higher levels of fats in their blood and had an increased uptake of fatty acids into heart muscle cells.
The cells of diabetic hearts not only absorbed more fat, they also burned a higher percentage of the fats they took in. As a result, diabetic heart muscle used about half as much glucose and four times more fat for energy than the hearts of non-diabetics.
The researchers are now engaged in a larger study of heart muscle metabolism in type 2 diabetics. Patients in the study are divided into two groups with one group receiving standard therapies to normalize blood glucose levels and the other group receiving additional therapies designed to decrease the amount of fat in the blood. The study is still accruing patients, and people with type 2 diabetes who would like to participate can call 314-362-8608.
If the increased blood-fat levels are confirmed to be responsible for the dysfunctional metabolism of diabetic heart muscle, reducing fat levels may become an important way to decrease illness and death from cardiovascular disease in diabetics, according to the authors.
"We believe it's not enough to control blood glucose in diabetes," Gropler says. "You also have to target fat delivery to the heart. If you decrease the fat delivery through a combination of diet, exercise and drugs, you'll improve the heart's ability to use other energy sources, which will improve heart health."
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. Diabetics see dramatic increase in lower limb amputations2
. Diabetic patients often overestimate healthy body weight3
. Diabetics who control blood sugar today are more likely to have healthy feet and nerves tomorrow4
. Diabetic blacks have less coronary artery disease than diabetic whites5
. Diabetics with high blood pressure benefit from water pills6
. Diabetic retinopathy occurs in pre-diabetes7
. Making old hearts young again8
. Does endurance exercise promote life-threatening changes in athletes hearts?9
. Overweight and obesity enlarges teenagers hearts10
. Older donor hearts just as good, University of Alberta study shows11
. Jefferson scientists test new device for fixing holes in hearts of young stroke patients

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Teamwork gives Condit library a much-needed makeover
Envy gets a bad rap. Sure, it’s one of the seven deadly sins, and is generally considered an undesirable trait.
But every now and then it’s an emotion that can help to bring about something good. Consider what happened over the summer up at Condit Elementary School: At about the mid-point of last school year, Condit Parent Teacher Association President Valarie Jimenez was approached by a parent who had spent a few days as a substitute teacher at nearby Sumner Danbury Elementary, where she had occasion to visit the school’s library.
“She said, ‘We really need to do something about our library. I was over there and it’s beautiful. You come to Condit library and you don’t get that feel.’ I hadn’t really checked out [Condit’s] library before,” Ms. Jimenez said. “So I did and thought, ‘Well, maybe it could use a little something in here.’”
Energized, she approached librarian Laurie Christenson, who is in her 21st year at Condit. The modest library hadn’t been fully updated—aside from new carpets, wall décor, the occasional computer upgrades and of course, new books—since she took the job.
The pair worked out a plan to reimagine the space, and Ms. Jimenez sent out the call for volunteers to paint, plaster, move furniture and decorate over the summer. Workforce secured, they then approached Condit’s PFA with their idea to spruce up the space. The PFA was supportive, and approved a $6,000 grant for the project.
Work began June 19, just a few days after school ended. About a dozen volunteer Condit parents and Ms. Christenson finished (“On time and on budget,” joked Ms. Jimenez) the makeover August 28, the day before classes resumed.
The crew rearranged, painted, replaced carpets, purchased comfortable cushions and pillows, redecorated, and after relocating a bank of computers to the school’s computer lab next door (Condit kids are all on iPads now), they lathed and plastered a whimsical tree around an existing power pole in the middle of the room.
The only outside labor used was a drywall crew hired to spruce up one wall.
“It was a lot of fun,” Ms. Christenson said. “We made some good friends.” The librarian also used the opportunity to rearrange books into genres. “Now, right when a kid comes in and says ‘I want a mystery book,’ I have a mystery book section. When they want historical fiction, I have a section for that.”
Reaction from students was immediate and unequivocal. “They actually want to be here,” Ms. Christenson said. “They come in and get a book, find a spot and lay down and read a book. And that’s the whole point of everything we did, to encourage them to find a space and take the time.”
Ms. Jimenez received a thank you note from a teacher that included her recollection of a particularly enthusiastic customer.
“She said one child walked into the library and literally ran out, jumped into her arms and said, ‘Have you seen it? Have you seen it?’ He said the library was just so amazing and he was overjoyed. We’ve had students say that they feel like they’re in the Magic Tree House [the popular young readers series by Mary Pope Osborne]. The parents have come by and let us know they appreciate what we’ve done. The reception has been incredible.”
Condit Principal Christine Malally feels optimistic about the new space, knowing that students will feel more motivated to visit.
“The renovation has brought a new energy to the library, with its warm and welcoming environment,” she said. “As a school, we are so thankful and grateful to have the amazing group of families that donated their time and efforts.”
Kudos are also in order for those longtime staples of Claremont schools and civic life, the volunteers, Ms. Jimenez said.
“It would not have been successful without the incredible dedication and contributions from Paula and David Richardson and Ydolina and Jonathan Negus. Sandi Kaneko designed the floor plan for us. The book wall was completed by Amy Middleton.”
Ms. Jimenez has been involved with Condit’s PFA for seven years, and is in her second year as the group’s president. Her daughter is in second grade and she has a son in sixth.
The project was so gratifying it’s caused her to start thinking about what she and her group of volunteers might tackle next.
“There’s plenty left to do, that’s for sure,” she said. “We’re thinking and we’re hoping that we can move into the computer lab next and kind of revamp it too.”
The volunteers tackled the library as their first big project as a way to reach all students, regardless of grade level.
“Every single student at Condit is going to benefit from it, and that’s the way we feel about the computer lab as well: every single child has an opportunity to use it throughout the week, and we just want to give back to everyone,” Ms. Jimenez said.
Ms. Christenson’s son and daughter both attended Condit while she was librarian.
“Best job ever,” Ms. Christenson said. “They liked having me here. It was nice. It was good to be close by. We walked home after school. It was perfect.” Her kids both made their way through Claremont schools and have now graduated from college.
She’s justifiably thrilled with the long time coming revamp of her longtime workspace.
“It really is amazing to see how beautiful they made it,” she said, beaming. “We always made it work, the kids always had books, but now they have a beautiful place to enjoy them.”

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Another day, another turn-based RPG with classic pixelart pops up on my Kickstarter radar (and gets my pledge). The latest one is called Stoneshard and it looks really promising!
After the success of Fallen London and, most notably, Sunless Sea, Alexis Kennedy begun writing in several high profile projects, like Stellaris and currently unannounced Bioware and Telltale projects. However, he isn’t staying still in the comfort of these successes and tries to push even further into the uncharted territories of the game industry. His new project? Cultist Simulator.
Party based role playing video games have become a thing once more, mainly due to the nostalgia of the players and the rise of the crowdfunding community. This has brought us many games, from spiritual successors like Pillars of Eternity, to completely new ideas like Darkest Dungeon. While not trying to reinvent the wheel, The Iron Oath is attempting to be the latter.
How would you find the idea of an RPG based on the Persian Wars, but with the twist that these wars and societies exist in 19th century with all the political and philosophical changes that took place during that period? If you find it intriguing, maybe you will like DEMIURGOS – Path of the Leviathan.


This Editorial Board strongly supports the legalization of online sports gaming, which is legal in some form (or pending) in 26 states with no unusual harmful effects. Eight other states allow sports betting at a casino or licensed sports betting outlet. Largely due to the power of tribal gambling interests, California does not allow it in any form.
Americans love gambling and the vast majority of gamblers do so responsibly, which is reason enough to allow it as widely as the market demands. It is better to allow Californians to bet, for example, on football matches on highly regulated sites than on illegal offshore sites that lack supervision.
Readers may have seen ads, funded by $364 million in contributions, about two measures in November that would legalize sports betting. We opposed Proposition 26, which is a cynical measure promoted by the vast majority of state tribes to ban online sports betting and give them (and racetracks) a monopoly on in-person sports betting.
Its passage would destroy hopes of legalizing online sports betting and give tribes the legal tools to harass their longtime competitors (card rooms). We support the goals of competing Proposition 27, which allows sports betting on the Internet and mobile devices and directs revenue to public homelessness programs.
As usual, the devil is in the details. Unfortunately, proponents have designed it so that only the big game companies can control the action. Most other states that allow online sports betting charge relatively modest license fees, while this measure requires a whopping $100 million fee for a license — plus $10 million with each renewal. Companies would pay 10% of gross proceeds to the state.
The initiative also requires online operators to be active in 10 states and partner with a local tribe. Voters might say, “That means game companies are willing to pay to fund state programs.” In reality, these are anti-competitive measures that would weed out new entrants and allow big companies to gain a virtual monopoly in the nation’s largest gambling market.
The proper role of state gaming regulation is to ensure that the operator pays as promised, is not involved in crime syndicates, and operates transparently. So there is room for some sort of bond and fee requirement, but it would have to be low enough (as in Nevada) to allow legitimate newcomers to participate. Prop. 27 also gives a state office the power to collect the names of people who bet on unlicensed sites, which is intrusive and frightening.
We are also taken aback by the inconclusive way in which the supporters present this initiative. “Proposition 27 is the ONLY permanent funding solution for California’s homelessness and mental health crises,” says the Yes on 27 site. Yet the homeless component is a side issue, and there is little income is likely to dent the larger problem.
Four years ago, the United States Supreme Court overturned a federal ban on sports betting, which explains the resulting state activity in this space. But it’s crucial that California gets it right — given that any rules voters approve now will likely remain in place for decades. We urge a ‘no’ vote on Proposition 27 in the hope that online betting supporters will come back with something more reasonable.