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The Great Way of Life immortal technique!
An immortal technique that contained creation and destruction!
It could already completely control the power of laws.
That made Ye Xiao instantly delighted.
It was actually an immortal technique!
He never would have thought that after the masterpiece technique was synthesized, he would directly obtain an immortal technique!
It was an Immortal technique!
Even an existence as powerful as the Ancestral Dragon was pursuing an Immortal technique, but then, it was actually synthesized by his Golden Book divine soul.
How fortunate was that
Moreover, if the Creation and World Destruction masterpiece techniques could be synthesized into a Great Way of Life immortal technique, then did that not mean that his other masterpiece techniques would definitely be able to synthesize an immortal technique as well
At that time, he would have more than one immortal technique.
Ye Xiao did not know how good the immortal technique synthesized by the Golden Book divine soul was.
Even so, he knew one thing, and that was that the things the Golden Book divine soul gave him would definitely not be bad.
However, at that moment, Ye Xiao could not help but feel a trace of doubt.
Just how powerful was the Golden Book divine soul Just what level would it reach
The level that it was currently displaying had already surpassed the Ancestral Dragon.
The Ancestral Dragon relied on itself to discover, find, and verify the immortal technique.
As for the Golden Book divine soul, it relied on itself to directly create the immortal technique.
The disparity between the two was really too great.
Back then, he only thought that he had simply awakened his divine soul.
However, even for a Supreme Eternal, it was still an extremely powerful advantage.
That fellow seemed to have no upper limit.
He really did not know what it was.
However, the answer could only be solved after he advanced to become a Supreme Eternal, right
As the Great Way of Life immortal technique was being cultivated by the Golden Book, Ye Xiaos speed of refining the divine blood and law energy in his body became even faster.
At that moment, the refining speed and strength that the Great Way of Life immortal technique unleashed far surpassed the speed of cultivating the ten great masterpiece techniques together from before.
Ye Xiao immediately sat down cross-legged.
He could feel that his cultivation was rising rapidly.
The spiritual energy and divine blood in his body rumbled incessantly, exploding with waves of thunderclaps.
Ye Xiao was different from others.
His body had sufficient resources to allow him to raise his cultivation.
It was just that normally, the speed of refining the ten great masterpiece techniques was limited, which was why he could not achieve such a rapid advancement.
After all, under the situation of the first Great Way of Life immortal technique, Ye Xiao suddenly accelerated the refining of a portion of the law energy and divine blood in an instant.
In less than seven days, it actually allowed him to directly advance to a brand new realm, the third-level Godly Emperor!
That directly shortened a large amount of his cultivation time.
If not for the immortal technique he synthesized, he might have needed at least a months time before he could refine enough law energy and divine blood to advance to the third-level Godly Emperor realm.
Immortal techniques were indeed powerful.
At that moment, the entire Xuan Yuan Mountain began to be surrounded by lightning.
Streaks of lightning and light shot out from the inside of the mountain.
When Xuanyuan Long and the others who were guarding outside saw that scene, their hearts could not help but beat faster.
“So powerful! Ye Xiao has advanced!”
“Too terrifying! This fellow is even more monstrous than the Ancestral Dragon!
“Back then, the Ancestral Dragon had entered seclusion for an entire three months to reach this realm.
How many days had he used
“More importantly, the Ancestral Dragon at that time had advanced to the first level of the Godly Emperor realm, and now, he has advanced to the third level of the Godly Emperor realm!
“The difficulty of his advancement is much higher than the Ancestral Dragons.”
“This fellow is a freak.”
Ignoring the shock of the crowd outside, Ye Xiao, who was inside, began to display the immortal technique he had just learned.
With a thought, he activated the Great Way of Life immortal technique, and Ye Xiao instantly created a puppy in front of him.
The puppy let out two timid cries, and its tail continuously swayed.
Ye Xiao was overjoyed.
Back when he had just learned the Creation masterpiece technique, he had wanted to use his own technique to create a new life.
In the end, he did not succeed.
He only created a dead sparrow.
That was because creating a new life already involved the power of law, the masterpiece technique could also involve the power of law.
Though clearly, the masterpiece technique had not reached the conditions and standards to be able to create a new life.
At that point, immortal techniques could already reach that level.
“Woof, woof, woof, woof.”
After shouting two more times, the little dog came to Ye Xiaos feet and continuously tried to curry favor with him.
It was very obvious that it had a natural affinity towards Ye Xiao, who had created its life formula.
Ye Xiao rubbed its head and immediately deleted it from the world.
He had yet to fully control the other changes brought about by the life he had created.
He did not know what kind of strange effects it would bring about as a result.
Therefore, it was better to remove it for the time being.
In any case, he could resurrect it anytime and anywhere in the future.
He checked the spiritual energy in his body.
At that time, he had used up a lot of spiritual energy, at least 70 percent of it.
That was too terrifying and unreasonable.
That was because even with his most powerful masterpiece technique, the Minor Destiny technique, when his cultivation base was raised to the third level of the Godly Emperor realm, if he resurrected a life or killed a life, it was impossible for it to use up so much spiritual energy even if the cultivation base of that life was at the Godly Emperor realm.
Just a casual rotation of the Great Way of Life immortal technique was actually able to surpass the consumption of the Minor Destiny technique by so much.
However, very soon, Ye Xiao had some understanding after thinking for a moment.
There were two reasons for it.
The first reason was that the gap between immortal techniques and masterpiece techniques was like a chasm between heaven and earth.
Just like a rocket and an ant, when both were pushed by an inch, the energy consumption of the ant would definitely be very low.
That was because both carriers were different, the difference in size was too great.
The second reason was that Ye Xiao had chosen to create life.
If you used other masterpiece techniques, regardless of whether you were killing people or saving lives, whatever you did was done within the rules of that big world.
The consumption was very low and limited.
However, you created a brand new life out of thin air.
It did not conform to the rules of the world, and it did not belong to the rules of the world.
At that point, the world had an additional force of rules.
Even if it was just a tiny little dog, it had turned something that could not have appeared in the world into reality.
If one had to describe it, it was probably equivalent to taking out a character from television, just like performing a ligation surgery on a living person.
Surgery was already a very difficult thing, but it was far from as difficult as taking a person out from the television.
No wonder the Ancestral Dragon wanted to obtain the immortal technique so badly and pursue the realm of immortality.
Although the Supreme Eternal could achieve immortality, and in a sense, he could only extend his lifespan very long.
He did not know whether he could really achieve immortality or not.
It was just that because his lifespan was too long, no one had ever seen the Supreme Eternal die of natural causes, so they would boast that he was immortal.
Moreover, even if they could achieve immortality, they could not achieve the immortal realm.
If they encountered a few other Supreme Eternals and joined forces to launch a sneak attack, they might still fall, just like the Blood Venerable Ones.
After achieving immortality, not only would their lives be extended indefinitely.
At the same time, they would also bestow themselves with powerful strength, allowing them to be free from the threats of others.
However, we should not talk about that first, because Ye Xiao was still far from that.
He should be considering a problem at the moment, and that was to not casually use the Great Way of Life immortal technique in the future.
It was not that it could not be used, but it was precisely because it was too strong.
It was so strong that even with Ye Xiaos current strength, it was somewhat difficult to control.
At the very least, when his cultivation became stronger, he should not expend too much energy to use it.
Of course, it was not that it could not be used.
The best time to use it was to be within the rules of the world.
For example, reviving the injured people of the world or killing the people of the world…
The consumption of those things should be much smaller.
After confirming the matter of the Great Way of Life immortal technique, Ye Xiao then began to think about the true intent of martial arts left behind by the Ancestral Dragon.
It was because he had absorbed his martial arts true intent earlier that he allowed his Golden Book divine soul to fuse the Creation and World Destruction masterpiece techniques into the Great Way of Life immortal technique so quickly.
Ancestral Dragons true meaning of martial arts was very powerful!
However, it also emphasized one point, which was the pursuit of the path of immortality.
According to the true meaning of martial arts left behind by the Ancestral Dragon, if he wanted to maintain his momentum and not fall, he had to forge his own path.
A path to the immortal way of life!
However, no one knew how many paths to the immortal way of life there were in the world.
The true meaning of the martial path left behind by the Ancestral Dragon explained that he wanted to create a path for himself.
A path that belonged to him!
That was conquest!
It was a great path that could kill Gods, Buddhas, and all obstacles in front of him!
Perhaps it was also because of it that he chose to sever his bloodline connection with the Xuan Yuan clan back then.
It was also because of it that he would challenge the martial arts masters of the starry skies one by one!
He wanted to conquer everything!
However, what Ye Xiao reckoned was that he could not be so ruthless.
Otherwise, he would have long abandoned the Xuan Yuan clan and ran away to pursue the great immortal way of life by himself.
However, if there was no immortal way of life, then how could he be indomitable
One minute… Two minutes… Three minutes… His mind was empty…
However, at that moment, Ye Xiao suddenly thought of a problem.
Why did he have to follow his way of life
Everyones way of life was different.
Ancestral Dragon chose that way of life, created it, and opened it up.
However, that way of life might not be suitable for him.
Just like how the Ancestral Dragon opened up a path to that way of life himself, he could also completely think of another way of life.
His path was way-of-life-free.
He did not deliberately pursue any way of life!
As long as he worked hard, the rest would be left to the will of heaven.
Just like the Golden Book divine soul, before he transmigrated, his predecessor had not awakened for a whole 20 years.
However, when he came there, he suddenly awakened.
Perhaps everything was the best arrangement of the heavens.
The Ancestral Dragon might only have one immortal technique, but he might have several, or even more!
Just like back then, everyone could only cultivate one or two techniques, but he had cultivated so many techniques.
As long as he comprehended any way of life, he would use any path.
Furthermore, the martial arts true intent left behind by the Ancestral Dragon might not be so complete.
That was because the Ancestral Dragon himself was still in the exploration stage back then, and he had not reached a very strong level back then.
At that time, he was only a Godly Emperor.
Thinking of that, an extremely powerful true intent of martial arts suddenly erupted from his body.
The wayless wins the way of life, and the wayless wields 10,000 ways of life.
Once that martial art intent appeared, it instantly began to rapidly spread and continuously expanded, breaking through and shattering the martial art intent that originally belonged to the Ancestral Dragon.
Very quickly, the entire mountain had been changed to Ye Xiaos martial art intent!
Sensing that his martial art intent had wildly increased and had already replaced the entire Xuan Yuan Mountains original martial art intent, the people guarding outside immediately turned pale with fright.
“Not only has he advanced, but his true martial intent has also suppressed the Ancestral Dragons.
Now, the entire mountain has been completely changed to Ye Xiaos true martial intent!”
“My God! This Ye Xiao, he really wants to turn the sky upside down!”

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Where to go to escape the World Cup madness
World Cup fever is upon us. For one month every 4 years, the Maltese Islands are overtaken by the much-awaited matches. Everywhere you go, people sit frozen in front of a big screen watching their favourite team. Goals and football tactics become the only topic of conversation.
But not ‘everyone’ actually cares about the World Cup, right? Some of us would rather get away from it all.
If you’re one of those people, here are some ideas of places to visit to escape the football madness between the 14th of June and the 15th of July!
Since our beaches are always jam-packed with people in summer, they’re not really the most peaceful of locations. Fomm ir-Riħ Bay, in the limits of Baħrija, is an exception. It doesn’t get as busy, and offers one of the most breathtaking sea views.
Once you get to Fomm ir-Riħ after a 15-minute trek, you’ll find green-covered cliffs, unbelievably blue sea and one of the island’s only pebble beaches. All in all, the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle!
There’s a reason it’s called the Silent City. From the fascinating museums and palaces, to the hilltop views of the whole of Malta, our old capital city lives up to its reputation.
A stroll through Mdina’s narrow streets, lined with medieval and baroque architectural marvels, will transport you into the past. The majestic fortifications do a great job at keeping out the noise and chaos.
Bonus: Mdina might be the most obvious choice when it comes to quiet cities, but the old village of Isla in the south of Malta, also known as Senglea, deserves an honourable mention.
The Xgħajra coastline
An unlikely seaside location on the outskirts of Żabbar, the small village of Xgħajra is a hidden gem ideal for relaxed leisure time away from World Cup live screenings.
Apart from swimming or sunbathing in the bay, there are plenty of old landmarks to admire, including the iconic Dar tas-Soru (Nun’s House) which was immortalised in the very popular local 70s TV series.
Dingli Cliffs and Buskett Gardens
There’s nothing quite like a hike around the village of Dingli, perched on the edge of a cliff, to forget about the stresses of everyday life.
The majestic Verdala Palace, along with its neighbouring Buskett Gardens, offer a completely different setting from the well-known part of Dingli - the cliffs and the accompanying sea view of Filfla. The great thing is that they are two sides of the same coin, making up one serene Utopia.
Ta’ Pinu in Għarb
If you’re up for a unique hike along the Gozitan countryside, dedicate a day to the quaint village of Għarb, particularly the shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu.
A popular destination for pilgrimages, the tranquil sanctuary was built in front of the original church, and both are a sight not to be missed. You can also embark on a “treasure hunt” opposite the church, where a series of 14 marble statues representing the Via Crucis run up the hills of Għarb.
On those days when you really can’t take the World Cup madness, why not go on an adventure to the famous island between Malta and Gozo?
Two sandy beaches, plenty of coves and caves, and an abundance of wildlife — there’s so much to discover, both on land and under the sea surrounding Comino!
These places are all perfect escapes from the football madness. But what if you don’t feel like leaving the house? Sleep off the World Cup on a comfortable mattress or stick in some ear plugs to block the noise and relax.
Whatever your journey is, always use yellow.com.mt to help you find exactly what you need anywhere in the Maltese islands.

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Since the ‘digital film revolution’ we are producing videos on various fields for organizations on different industries. We are inspired with the possibilities that the digital cameras and DLSRs are offering. We are expanding our experience with new techniques and tools. We are very good at time lapsing!
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Anxiety as CBN keeps silent over Supreme Court judgement over old Naira notes
Hours after the Supreme Court ordered that old N200, N500 and N1,000 notes should remain legal tender in the country till December 31, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refused to comment on the verdict of the apex court.
But an official of the apex bank was quoted by The Nation to have said that: “The CBN is a law abiding organisation that operates as an extension of the Executive arm of government”.
Asked if the Supreme Court order will truncate the CBN’s cashless policy, the official said “that is unlikely to happen since the policy has been in operation since 2012”.
Reacting to the Supreme Court order, Professor Uche Uwaleke of Nasarawa State University, advised the CBN “to comply with the ruling since it has come from the final court in the land.
“Doing so will help revive economic activities and reduce the current difficulties being experienced by Nigerians on account of the policy.”
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I selected Bless Me, Ultima as my banned book read for the year in part because of its inclusion on the list mentioned above, but mainly because of a personal experience that indirectly involved me. Several years ago an English teacher at my school assigned Bless Me, Ultima to her class of Honors students. She was a tough grader and it seemed that everything she assigned drew the ire and scrutiny of parents. I can still see in my memory the long queue of parents lined up to speak to her during back-to-school night. While most teachers had two or three parents in their lines, she had fifteen or twenty. It seemed that everyone was mad at her for something. The next day, an administrator asked if I'd ever read Bless Me, Ultima. District officials were considering pulling the book from the curriculum because of all the complaints and they wanted my opinion. Of course, I was opposed to any such action. I hadn't read the book so I had to do a little research before making a recommendation. The district ultimately decided we would stick with the book but would allow alternative books for students whose parents had objections. That's unfortunate because few books do such an amazing job of highlighting positive aspects of Hispanic culture in the U.S. Bless Me, Ultima is also a remarkable coming-of-age tale. It offers so much to contemplate, to chew over, to learn from. This is a perfect book to teach because it would generate great class discussions.
Author Rudolfo Anaya grew up in a small town in New Mexico. Bless Me, Ultima was his first novel. Anaya said he grew up listening to the magical stories told by the old people in his community. In Bless Me, Ultima the young narrator, Antonio (Tony) tells of:
"his experiences with his friends and family, his schooling, and his special friendship with Ultima, a curandera (curer) who comes to live with his family. Anaya weaves myths and legend into his tale of family life and follows Antonio's spiritual quest to reconcile the existence of evil with God. Antonio learns of the existence of other gods and forces such as sorcery. It also contains expletives (mostly in Spanish), but it reflects the pride and dignity of Chicano life. (Foerstel 228).Antonio is a very introspective and thoughtful child who has deeply disturbing experiences at a young age, such as witnessing a man's death. With Ultima's help he learns he can gain strength even from negative experiences and that good is always stronger than evil...messages all of us need to hear.
What a pity that some parents try to "protect" their children from reading this book. Young Antonio has questions about his faith and God and he has an adult, Ultima, with whom he can discuss his concerns. Don't all children have questions of a spiritual nature? This book could provide a launching pad for great family discussions. Parents erroneously think that by preventing their children from reading information different from what they believe, children won't question their faith. More likely, children will go out and find answers to their questions elsewhere just as Antonio did when he explored the myth of the golden carp. Censorship has the exact opposite effect of what parents want.
Bless Me, Ultima catapulted itself onto my top twenty all-time favorite books. The language is so rich and evokes such beauty in my mind. I highly recommend that everyone, both young and old, read it.
“I made strength from everything that had happened to me, so that in the end even the final tragedy could not defeat me. And that is what Ultima tried to teach me, that the tragic consequences of life can be overcome by the magical strength that resides in the human heart." --Antonio in Bless Me, UltimaOne more thing: I listened to the audiobook of Bless Me, Ultima. Listening to Robert Ramirez, the voice actor, enhanced my reading experience because of his marvelous work. (Recorded Books, 1994).
Anaya, Ruldofo. Bless Me, Ultima. New York: Warner Books, 1972. Print.
Foerstel, Herbert. Banned in the USA. New York: Greenwood Press, 2002. Print.

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Aug 29 (Reuters) - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on
Wednesday dropped Illinois' general obligation rating to A from
A-plus, citing the state's lack of action on its huge unfunded
pension liability and overall financial weakness.
S&P; also kept the outlook on the lowered rating at negative.
"The negative outlook reflects the potential for further
erosion of the state's pension funds during the two-year outlook
horizon and the uncertainty and risk to future budget
performance due to the expiration of personal and corporate
income tax rate increases on Jan. 1, 2015, which we believe
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Lindie Hasenkamp mattress design, 2018-02-02 17:00:49. Comfort. One thing is certain, sleeping on a mattress that is not comfortable will make going to bed an utter nightmare! Choosing a comfortable mattress is key to your health. To do so, make sure that you shop in comfortable clothing and shoes that are easily removable when testing out the mattresses.
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Blasa Heppenheimer mattress design, 2018-04-13 05:39:20. Do not be shy! Lie down on the mattresses to test them out, you cannot judge the level of comfort by just looking at them. Another key point is to take your time and do your research. There should be no rush when it comes to your happiness and health.
Ulrica Geiger mattress design, 2018-04-13 05:50:49. Whitewash the room. A whitewashed aesthetic not only imparts a space with a uniform feel, but also manages to camouflage the fact that the bed sits directly on the floor.
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The Justice Department is expected to name Leslie R. Caldwell, the former lead prosecutor in the Enron case, as the next head of its criminal division, according to people briefed on the decision.
Ms. Caldwell, now a defense lawyer at the firm Morgan Lewis, served as first director of the government’s Enron Task Force, running the criminal investigation of the collapsed energy giant from 2002 to 2004. She took on that role after stints as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan and San Francisco.
In returning to government service, Ms. Caldwell will assume a post vacated this year by Lanny Breuer, who led the Justice Department’s response to corporate misconduct during the financial crisis, bringing big corporate bribery and public corruption cases. He came under criticism for a dearth of prosecutions of Wall Street executives.
Mr. Breuer returned earlier this year to Covington & Burling, where he previously spent two decades before serving in the Obama administration. Since March, Mythili Raman has served as acting head of the criminal division.
A number of lawyers were considered for the position, including Mark F. Pomerantz, a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison who, as a federal prosecutor earlier in his career, served as the head of the criminal division for the United States attorney in Manhattan; and Anne Milgram, the former New Jersey attorney general.
Ms. Caldwell is on vacation and did not respond to an e-mail seeking comment. The Wall Street Journal earlier reported the news of Ms. Caldwell’s pending appointment.

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Our dogs shed like CRAZY. We’ve gone through 3 (THREE!) different Dyson animal vacuums just from how often we are vacuuming in our house. It clumps on the floor, on the stairs, into the fabric, onto clothes, into the vents… the list goes on.
The only way we’ve been able to keep our sanity is by brushing our dogs frequently. We’ve used de-shedding brushes of all sorts. Everything from a pet hair brush to various models of the Furminator brush. Our most recent discovery has been the pet grooming glove, and we absolutely love it!
Check it out in the link below, or keep reading to see why we love this pet grooming glove!
- UPGRADE VERSION: With enhanced 255 silicone grooming tips, mimics the touch of your hand for a soft and relaxing massage; This flexible, slip-on grooming gloves allow you to brush away dirt and loose...
- Hair Remover: Perfect for long, short and curly haired dogs, cats, horses, and other pets, grooming the hair quickly, gently and effectively; The shedding hair sticks to the glove, making it easy to...
- Bath Brush: Bathe the pets with this glove, which will clean the pet hair easily and give your pets a gentle massage without hurting their skin; Five finger design allows you to groom hard-to-reach...
What Is a Pet Grooming Glove?
A pet grooming glove is, well, a glove. The part that makes it so easy for grooming is that it has thick rubber nubs on the inside of your fingers and palms, much like a dog hairbrush.
When we tried this glove for the first time, we were skeptical. We have two dogs. One that sheds a lot, and one that sheds like CRAZY. It usually takes at least 20 minutes to brush them both. Using this pet grooming glove took less than 5 minutes to do them both.
The rubber bristles on the glove are like a magnet for dog hair.
Why We Love The Pet Grooming Glove
Not only did it save us a lot of time with brushing our dogs, but they loved every second of it. It’s like a ticket to scritch-scratch heaven for them. To make it even better, the hair seems to stay on the glove the whole time, too!
This means we are able to use it indoors without finding ourselves in a flurry of fur that requires pulling out the vacuum!
These pet grooming gloves also claim to be very gentle on dog hair and were designed with keeping a dog’s coat healthy by keeping its oils intact. From our experience in some fairly rough brushing sessions, we can vouch to say this brush was one of the gentlest brushes our dogs has ever received.
It is also a nice change to see our dogs running towards us when they see us pick up these gloves instead of running off to avoid getting cleaned like a toddler who hates bath time!
How To Clean A Pet Grooming Glove
I’ll be honest. Getting the hair out of the bristles on this brush wasn’t easy at first. It takes a bit of practice to figure out how to remove the hair. Once you figure it out, it’s rather easy.
Pro Tip: Don’t Use Water!
Water will only make the hair damp and that makes it harder to remove. The best way to remove the hair is by first acknowledging that the hair wants to come out. You just need to allow it.
Just follow this quick process:
- Remove the pet grooming glove.
- Bend and twist the glove (think like opening and closing your hand)
- Pull on the edge of the entirety of the hair clump.
- The hair will then peel off nicely from the entire pet grooming glove.
We also found it sometimes helps to rub the palms together to make the bristles brush each other. This doesn’t really work for getting the initial hair off the brush, but it can help with taking off the remaining strands.
If you don’t want to struggle at all, you can just whip out the vacuum and suck all the hair out. This isn’t something we like to do because we like our vacuum. Excessive hair vacuuming can damage the filter for the vacuum, even if it is designed for animal hair. Trust us, we know.

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'cor it's just been rush, rush, rush down at the lottie. The recent temperatures have been too much for the potbound plants in the greenhouse and they have suffered scorching. So this weekend it was my intention to plant out all of my beans - purple runners and borlotto, squashes, pumpkins and sweetcorn.
Sweetcorn - check ! ... now safely planted - the ones at the front have been in plastic cups and have grown much bigger than the ones in root trainers - so note to self for next season ... plastic cups are the future. Following my commercial sweetcorn snooping, I've planted them much closer this season - will be interesting to see if it makes any difference whatsoever.
After yet another trip to B&Q to get yet more canes (where do they go every year !!) I finally manged to finish planting out my beans - these are purple (such attention to labelling I hear you cry). I planted them out today, in the gale force wind !!! The beans I planted out yesterday have been battered completely and lost most of their leaves ... hope they pull through. Sigh
The recent sunshine and rain have seen my potatoes recovering well from their frost bite - just hope with the mix of weather we've had lately that the dreaded blight doesn't appear. Hopefully it's still a bit early in the season.
No where on earth are my leeks going to go !! I've just about run out of space - still got 99 million leeks, 6 courgettes, couple more squashes, 5 globe artichokes and about another 15 potatoes to find a home for
Here's my last hope LOL. I've also got my brick bed - maybe the leeks will go there and the small space in front of the greenhouse ... maybe my courgettes will squeeze in there. That means artichokes will be going here. Hmm !!
Drastic times call for drastic measures - so I've decided to try vertical integration again for my squashes in an effort to plant them all. Do I think it will work ? no, not at all - but it's always good to have an optimistic outlook on life right ?
Having failed miserably on the manure front I had a brainwave this morning .... why not plant my squashes in compost from my compost heap ! Brilliant idea. After filling a barrow full I noticed a bee - that quickly turned into a few ... seems I have bees nesting in my compost heap !!! blummin' typical - guess that's the end of the heap until winter. Unfortunately I also have bees nesting in my kitchen roof at home - any ideas how to get rid of them without just filling in the hole and killing them ?
Anyway, the little compost I got looks great, well I thought it did:
The greenhouse is now fully planted up with cucumbers, melon, tomatoes & sacrificial flowers - I've been enjoying strawberries for the last week or so - yum ! It's pretty hot in their during the day, but the temperatures are still dropping at night, so the door will remain shut for now:
My apple tree is dripping ... but sadly I have forgotten to buy it a tree stake, so it is currently doubled over and suffering greatly with the wind ! Note to self - must try harder ...

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The Chairman of Tai Local Government Area in Rivers State, Hon. Okpe Mkpagbone has commended Governor Nyesom Wike for his commitment to the promotion and development of sport.
He said the emergence of Rivers United FC as champions of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) was a clear indication of the extent to which the Governor’s efforts are bearing fruit.
Hon. Okpe said this when speaking to sportswriters on Sunday, shortly after United were officially crowned NPFL champions, at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.
According to him, the recent achievements recorded in sport in the state, most notably the victory of Rivers United, are the result of the governor’s commitment to the development of sport.
“I see the people of Rivers are thrilled to see the Governor’s commitment to athletic development projects yielding positive results.
“I am convinced that the creation of the Real Madrid Football Academy in Port Harcourt by the current administration will produce remarkable sportsmen and women.
“I believe the presidents of other LGAs, including myself, will follow in Governor Wike’s footsteps to create an avenue for Rivers’ sons and daughters to excel in sport,” Hon. says Okpe.
The LGA boss noted that since the governor took office, the state has not played second fiddle in social, political and cultural contests.
“It is exciting that the people of Rivers are not the last in social, political and cultural competitions since Governor Wike took office.
Today, almost all of our teams are doing well, which is the pride of the state in Nigeria and outside.
On behalf of the Tai people, I rejoice with His Excellency in the victory of Rivers United which has placed the state first among its peers,” he said.
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- This may just be my favourite FF 8 story ever. I love how you took one character who we find out very little about and another they give us enough insight into to leave us disappointed when they abandon her and flesh them out so well. Your timing is perfect and the relationship is beautifully fluid and believable, evolving over time. I also love how you fill in more about their pasts, something I've always been curious about.
- This is a very moving and interesting story which develops characters who are essentially the underdogs. They don't get the fireworks or the shooting stars and really that is a wonderful thing in itself. Nothing that happens to Xu or Quistis in your story happens with an excess of drama, not even Quistis' departure to save the world from Time Compression. Even that happens quietly as it no doubt would.
You develop Xu especially into a complete character and you give her a very insightful perspective on the goings on at Garden, one which makes perfect sense for her as a character who seems to be enmeshed in the running of the school. Of course she sees that Quistis is the more promising SeeD. When you point it out to the reader it makes so much more sense than finding Squall and Seifer promising, when they are always at each other's throats and are really such emotionally unbalanced characters, not the sorts of people who would make excellent mercenaries at all.
The small intimacies between Quistis and Xu are built up carefully and slowly. Xu expresses her interest in Quistis often with small ironic statements which I find very effective in her character. She always rather laughs at herself and the depths of her own emotions, as though she fears they might be inappropriate, as when she contrasts Quistis Trepe and SeeD Rank 8, not sure if Quistis can really be seen as a girl who she can fall in love with, or if she had better be kept at an emotional distance, in a professional capacity. Also Xu's invention of various extra regulations follows this same pattern. She has a dry sense of humour that is really delightful for her character. Regulation 109A is my personal favourite.
The story is also full of nice details like Xu's Guardian Force and the games of Triple Triad which the characters play together. I also enjoy the small detail that Xu writes Cid's speeches, but that he never actually pays attention and ad libs. It seems very like him.
The final chapter, occurring after Time Compression is very nicely done I thought, with its repetitions and the overlap from the earlier SeeD ball.
The final scene with Xu and Quistis kissing on the balcony was truly wonderful for being slightly antclimactic. Of course the kiss was expected and it didn't come out of the blue. Xu's humerous comment about the Forest Mongeese and her decision not to raise a fuss in the ballroom are all wonderful choices.
The best features of this story are I think the characterization and the resistance of the grand dramatic scene or gesture. Somehow, Quistis and Xu's sweet relationship with one another is comfortable and homely, even though it is set on the stage of a grand drama. I truly enjoyed this story.
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It’s never good when a pet downs mouse or rat poison, but rodenticides containing anticoagulants are treatable with blood transfusions and vitamin K if the poisoning is caught in time.
However, the Environmental Protection Agency is canceling eight such products, in part because they endanger wildlife such as hawks, owls, bobcats and cougars. A common alternative contains a neurotoxin called bromethalin that can be more harmful to pets – dogs in particular, who tend to eat anything they come across.
“Often, by the time clinical signs appear, it’s very difficult to treat,” says veterinary toxicologist John Tegzes, a professor at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona. “There’s no antidote. The only good news about it is that dogs need to eat a bit more of it than they would the anticoagulant rodenticides.”
A typical medium- to large-sized dog would have to eat approximately three bait packs to reach a toxic dose of bromethalin, Tegzes says, while just a portion of a box of anticoagulant rodenticide can poison a dog. The trouble is, people may place four or five bait packs in their garage or yard. The products the EPA is banning are known as second-generation anticoagulants.
When Dr. Tegzes walked the aisles of a Home Depot last month in California (which has also banned second-generation anticoagulants), he saw only two kinds of rodenticides: first-generation anticoagulants and poisons containing bromethalin.
“The bromethalin was definitely more prominent on the shelves,” he says. “When the average consumer is walking down the aisle, if they go to the one at eye level that has the biggest box, they’re going to end up with bromethalin.”
If you use any kind of rodenticide, you should know how it works and the signs of toxicity. Anticoagulants prevent the blood’s ability to clot, causing microhemorrhages in the gastrointestinal tract, the chest cavity or the brain. The hemorrhages cause anemia, heavy panting with even slight exertion and an increased heart rate.
Dogs treated quickly usually recover well. That’s not always the case for dogs poisoned by bromethalin, Tegzes says. They often begin to press their heads against objects or become uncoordinated. “What it looks like is the dog is trying to walk from one part of the room to another and just circles around and can’t quite make it across the room,” Tegzes says.
Dogs with bromethalin poisoning may also have seizures, become depressed, and stop eating or drinking. The poison isn’t detectable with blood work, and often by the time the cause is discovered, treatment comes too late.
Liz Palika, a dog trainer in Oceanside, was lucky her dog survived bromethalin poisoning. She doesn’t use poisons in her home or yard, so when her young Australian shepherd, Archer, was acting a little clumsy, she didn’t pay attention, but when he jumped off the bed and his back legs did the splits, she took notice. “That evening, he began acting like an old dog with vestibular syndrome and had trouble eating and drinking,” she says.
Fortunately, her veterinarian started treating Archer for poisoning as Palika questioned neighbors and the handyman at her dog-training facility. She discovered the handyman had put out bromethalin for gophers. Arche’s symptoms worsened over 24 hours and peaked with a seizure. Supportive treatment with fluids and prednisone kept him alive until his body could overcome the poison, with no lasting effects.
If you have problems with rodents, take the following steps: First, try to manage the problem by blocking access or removing food sources. Use traps instead of poisons. If you use a poison, choose a first-generation anticoagulant, such as one that contains diphacinone, not brodifacoum, and not one that contains bromethalin.

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As I started this book with the theme "personal symbols" in mind, I realized that certain images crop up in my work over and over again. I decided to use ephemera as a unifying element. As I wrote down the items that I like to use, I realized that the stuff that I collect runs the gamut from A to Z. Thus, the alphabet book concept was born.
This is the G-H page. Hands, hearts, gears, games... get it?I tore apart an old 45 record album holder, and a vintage coin book and then reassembled them into a new book form and altered that. The spaces originally intended for coins gave me places to put little objects. This one is from the I-J page - insects, jewelry, ink.


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With pen now being put to paper on, the next step is unveiling him to Inter Miami fans and the world. Anticipation has already been building with murals popping up all around the city and Messi being spotted doing things such as shopping at Publix and going out to dinner with his family. The team’s form is improving and Tata Martino has also been announced to lead the team but Messi will now be unveiled to his home fans on Sunday in the big moment of the summer.
In an event that will be broadcast during halftime of the Gold Cup final, there will be musical guests, a fireworks show and so much more. It’s unknown if there will be more players unveiled alongside Messi but that could change during the day with Miami continuing to make moves.
Here’s how to watch and what to know:
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- Date: Sunday, July 16 | Time: 8:35 p.m. ET
- Location: DRV PNK Stadium — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- TV: TUDN | Live stream: Apple TV, YouTube, Twitter
The event at DRV PNK Stadium will see the gates open at 6 p.m. as there will be performances from Camilo and Ozuna. Other musical guests including Bad Bunny and Shakira have also been rumored to be in attendance as Miami will want to make this a memorable event for good reason due to Messi being the biggest name to ever set foot in MLS. After the celebration is where things will switch to TV for the main event of programming.
Messi, Jorge Mas and David Beckham are all expected to speak during the event, which should see a packed house and a wild welcome that will surely rival what Messi saw when he joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona.


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After posting the story behind my favorite Christmas Carol, O Holy Night, I decided to continue the theme. Today, I’ll share about another favorite – Silent Night.
A search of the internet will lead to various stories behind this song written by Fr. Joseph Mohr (lyrics) and Franz Xaver Gruber (music).
However, all point to the first singing of this song on Christmas Eve, 1818. It occurred at St Nicholas Church in the village of Oberndorf, Austria, accompanied only by Gruber’s guitar.
To read an account of the story click here.
Here is a video of Silent Night by John Denver – sung to the music of a guitar.


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SPECIALTY SOCIETIES Society of Benign Prostate Diseases 2022 at AUA2022
By: Steven A. Kaplan, MD, FACS*; Kevin T. McVary, MD, FACS*; Claus G. Roehrborn, MD* | Posted on: 01 May 2022
Urology is a remarkably diverse medical specialty, and it is the large variety of diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, the opportunity to practice in a clinic setting or be active in the operating room, and the nearly limitless entrepreneurships of urological surgeons continually pushing the boundaries of diagnostic and surgical technology jointly with biomedical industry which make urology such an attractive specialty to medical students. It is thus no surprise that 2022 saw the highest ever application number for a residency in urology and also, unfortunately, the highest ever number of applicants who did not match (fig. 1), no doubt triggering debates over program expansions.
Not only is urology a fascinating, challenging and highly technological specialty, but it also serves a growing segment of the population, namely the elderly who have a very high population prevalence of common urological conditions such as incontinence, stone disease, hematuria, infections and voiding dysfunction.
Prostate diseases, both benign and malignant, rank amongst the most common conditions encountered by urologists, but also initially seen and evaluated by primary care providers. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is by far the most common (benign) tumor in men, affecting in some way 60% of men in their 60s and nearly every man in his 80s and 90s. Increased longevity and the effect of the baby boomer generation combined lead to an unprecedented increase in the number of men reaching an age in which prostate conditions are most prevalent (fig. 2).
These well-known facts, compounded by the sobering estimates of the number of men with voiding dysfunction resulting from benign prostate conditions, are just the “tip of the iceberg” in counting those symptoms that presented and got recognized, diagnosed and/or treated (fig. 3). They do not count those that remain untreated, undiagnosed or even not recognized, and in many cases accepted as a sign of aging and the fate of the elderly male. Lower urinary tract symptoms/BPH causes great impairment to male health and overall quality of life and are responsible for more population-wide morbidity than any other urological disease. This impact, felt directly by the patient and secondarily by the urological workforce, is poised to grow rapidly and accelerate further for a variety of reasons.1
It is in this moment in time that a group of academic leaders saw the imperative and the opportunity to form a medical society that would focus on those benign prostate conditions, the Society of Benign Prostate Diseases (SoBPD). Conceptualized in 2018 by Steve Kaplan, Kevin McVary and Claus Roehrborn, and founded and incorporated in 2020, the young society had a difficult birth under adverse circumstances, one might say the worst circumstances, right in the middle of the largest pandemic the world had ever seen, preventing effectively any and all in-person meetings and scientific gathering, the lifeblood of academic medicine and clearly the source of nourishment and support for medical societies.
Nevertheless, the young SoBPD had its first virtual meeting in March of 2021 and has steadily grown since then. The ambitious plan of the society is embodied in its mission statement (fig. 4).
The SoBPD, now and in the future, will play a vital role in raising the awareness of nonmalignant conditions of the prostate gland and their considerable burden to both individual patients and to society; in contributing to the promotion of knowledge amongst affected patients and health care providers; in promoting ongoing research into the epidemiology, pathophysiology and natural history of these conditions in all countries and cultures around the world; in spearheading research into newer and more effective but less invasive treatments for these conditions; while recognizing the high population prevalence, the ongoing changes in the demographics, and the limitations in terms of the number of trained health care providers and financial resources
The SoBPD thus is the society claiming important parts of the diagnostic evaluation, epidemiology, pathology and pathophysiology, as well as the medical and surgical treatment of the associated conditions, expanding its scope to research into and collaborations with other organizations and companies involved in serum, urine, tissue diagnostics, development of pharmaceuticals, invention of new diagnostic and surgical tools and devices, and instrument makers, as well as those involved in health policy, public and population health issues, and other groups and organizations.
It is therefore no surprise that the SoBPD program at the Annual AUA Meeting in New Orleans will span a considerable arc: one that looks back at the historical development of diagnostics, medical therapy and minimally invasive surgical interventions, but also looks forward to new developments in diagnostic imaging and urodynamic testing, the role of neutraceuticals in lower urinary tract symptoms, the role of the microbiome in BPH, and other topics covering the vast range of those of concern to our society and its members.
The founders of the society, Steve Kaplan, Kevin McVary and myself, the Board of Directors, the speakers and the growing membership look forward to our first in-person meeting during the AUA in New Orleans and invite you to become part of this endeavor.
- Launer BM, McVary KT, Ricke WA et al: The rising worldwide impact of benign prostatic hyperplasia. BJU Int 2021; 127: 722.
- Last JM and Adelaide DPH: The iceberg: ‘completing the clinical picture’ in general practice. 1963. Int J Epidemiol 2013; 42: 1608.


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- Can a gunsmith finish an 80 lower?
- Can a convicted felon have guns in the house?
- Do you have to serialize an 80 lower?
- Can a stripped lower be shipped to my house?
- Is it legal to conceal carry a ghost gun?
- Why are 80 lowers expensive?
- Is an 80 Lower considered a firearm?
- Is a stripped lower considered a firearm?
- Do you need a background check for a stripped lower?
- Can a felon buy a clip for a gun?
- Is an 80 lower worth it?
- Can you mail an AR 15 lower?
- What is an AR 80 lower?
- Can a felon buy a 80 lower?
- How hard is it to finish an 80 lower?
- Can I use someone else’s CNC machine to finish an 80% lower?
- Can an AR upper be shipped to my house?
- Can my wife have a gun if I am a felon?
Can a gunsmith finish an 80 lower?
You do not need to be an FFL to complete an 80 lower receiver at home.
FFLs, gunsmiths, and machinists can’t loan you tools to build your lower.
Anyone who loans you tools or a shop is in violation of the Gun Control Act of 1968.
A gunsmith can serialize your 80% lower before or after it’s completed by you..
Can a convicted felon have guns in the house?
Yes you can. A felon cannot posses a firearm. You can take actions to prevent any confusion regarding possession. For instance, if the gun is held in a gun safe and the felon does not have access to the safe by either key or combination, then he should not be charged with possession.
Do you have to serialize an 80 lower?
Do I need to serialize my 80% lower? No, unless you live in California or you’re building a Title II firearm, like a short-barreled rifle. Federal law says that a firearm made for personal use does not need to have a serial number or identifying engravings.
Can a stripped lower be shipped to my house?
The lower receiver is the part of the firearm that makes it a gun and comes with a serial number. A lower receiver must ship to or be purchased through a licensed FFL dealer. … However, a stripped lower receiver means it does not come with any internal parts.
Is it legal to conceal carry a ghost gun?
As long as it is intended for personal use, a ghost gun is exempt from federal regulation. Individuals purchasing an unfinished receiver or a kit to complete the assembly of a ghost gun are not subjected to a traditional background check, and are not restricted by criminal or mental health history.
Why are 80 lowers expensive?
They tend to cost a little more because of the extra time it takes to manufacture, they are well worth it in terms of strength and reliability.
Is an 80 Lower considered a firearm?
An 80 lower gives you a simplified platform to building a modern, semi-automatic rifle. Just remember, as soon as you begin milling out the fire control group, the 80 lower is considered a firearm and is bound by State and Federal firearm laws.
Is a stripped lower considered a firearm?
Stripped Lower Receivers As mentioned above; even without a trigger, magazine, or safety; and without being attached to an upper receiver, the lower receiver is considered a firearm. This means that you need to purchase your stripped lower from an FFL Dealer, and undergo a background check.
Do you need a background check for a stripped lower?
Summary. There are two ways to obtain the firearm component of the AR-15: A stripped lower, or an 80% lower. An 80% lower isn’t considered a firearm by the ATF and requires no FFL transfer, nor background check.
Can a felon buy a clip for a gun?
No, they can’t. Felons and individuals with histories of significant mental illness or domestic violence are all examples of individuals who are excepted from the normal constitutional right to bear arms afforded to the rest of the American public.
Is an 80 lower worth it?
An 80% lower is going to run you about the same price as a basic stripped, ready-to-build, is-actually-a-firearm lower. Then you need a jig at $100+ for anything worth a damn, a router or drill press, etc. … 80% s are awesome mill out, even though expensive to tool up with the jig.
Can you mail an AR 15 lower?
Per your statement, you are shipping a firearm, specifically an AR-15 lower receiver from a rifle, that is missing both the barrel and stock. In its shipped configuration it is capable of being shipped in a USPS Priority Mail small box. Thus, it is (1) a firearm, and (2) “capable of being concealed on the person.”
What is an AR 80 lower?
An 80% lower is a receiver blank, an incomplete firearm that isn’t operable and can’t be made to operate without additional fabrication. An un-finished 80% lower can’t accept a trigger or parts kit, so it can’t be made to fire.
Can a felon buy a 80 lower?
Convicted felons are not restricted from purchasing and owning 80% frames as they are not firearms, however, it is prohibited by Federal law that a felon ever build or own a firearm. Therefore felons completing Polymer80 frames into firearms is illegal.
How hard is it to finish an 80 lower?
Finishing an 80% lower is easy, but will take some patience and attention to detail to get right. I’ve used the Modulus Arms jig and have been pleased by it. It is near universal and connects to the lower via the pivot pin and buffer tube attachment point.
Can I use someone else’s CNC machine to finish an 80% lower?
It is also illegal for a private individual to complete an 80% in their friend or neighbor’s garage using using the friend’s equipment. Essentially this means the only way to complete an 80% lower is to buy your own equipment (jig, drill press, drill bits, or CNC machine, etc.) and finish it in your own home.
Can an AR upper be shipped to my house?
You can buy any ar part and ship to you’re home except a stripped lower ( the part with the serial number on it )..
Can my wife have a gun if I am a felon?
As long as your wife doesn’t have any disqualifying reasons, she can own a firearm. The problem is, that as a convicted felon, you cannot own, use or possess a firearm. It’s not just ownership – it’s the “possession” that could hurt you.


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Happy Birthday Nintendo!
From Michele Catalano comes the word that the Nintendo Entertainment System turns 20 today
. I wasted many hours playing games on that system. Some of my favorites : Dragon Warrior I-IV, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Legend of Zelda, Contra, Kid Icarus, Solstice and Ghosts & Goblins. Folks may forget it now, but video games suffered a severe downturn in 1984 or so. The Atari 2600, which many people started on, suffered from too many crummy titles. The NES rekindled the magic, with long, involving and entertaining games.

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The third East Dulwich Literary Festival, organised by Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich, starts on Monday 29 June with five special events open to the public.
The festival is a week-long programme of performances, readings and talks including:
- An evening with award-winning author Adèle Geras
- a virtuoso one man show by Gerald Dickens (descendent of Charles)
- professional storytellers Spark London and The Devil’s Violin
- and the acclaimed Bookshop Band.
The theme for this year’s festival is Women’s Voices, with a focus on female authors and protagonists.
“We’re keen to offer something to our local community, but we’re also hosting a whole series of events for our students which link together Art, Drama, History, and Enterprise, and encourage our students’ creativity,” says Principal Jane Fletcher.
“The festival is about raising the profile of English and Literature. It enriches our curriculum and gives every student the chance to experience and be inspired by professional authors, musicians and speakers.”


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Pros: Very sturdy, extremely stable, great in all snow conditions
I'm an intermediate level skier who wanted an upgrade from Salomon Rush No7 skis.
I bought these at the beginning of January 2014, and used them during a 2 week ski trip in Jan/Feb 2014.
They are slightly longer than my previous skis, but it took little time to adjust to them.
Really sturdy skis that are stable in all snow conditions. The design at the tips makes for a smooth ride over lumpy snow.
The edges gripped quite well in icy conditions, and made turning secure.
Overall, a great pair of all mountain skis, and because of their stability, helped me to improve my skiing.
Would recommend to intermediate/advanced female skiers.


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Golf: The Masters
Enjoy Round 3 action as players compete for the coveted green jacket. Modern-day golf legends such as Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods are among the competitors at Augusta National Golf Club. CBS/Global, 2 p.m.
Tom is determined to prove himself as he and Julia struggle to get Bombshell ready for previews, but his eagerness may not be the best thing for the show. Ivy is forced to make a tough choice after an onstage mishap. NBC, 8 p.m.
The Doctor and Clara find themselves on a submarine in 1983. The sub appears to be sinking into the ocean depths with an alien creature on the loose. The nuclear weapons on board put the whole human race in jeopardy. Space, 7 p.m.
Saturday Night Live
Big-screen star Vince Vaughn takes the stage in Studio 8H once again as he joins the cast for an evening of wacky comedy sketches. Also, Grammy winner Miguel will make his first appearance on the show as the musical guest. NBC, 10:35 p.m./Global, midnight.
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TV Blog Buzz: New 'Games of Thrones' preview
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No laughing matter
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We are a collaborative organisation focused on supporting food businesses, farmers and growers in addressing practical solutions to industry challenges.
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ABOUT STEPHEN SHIELDS
Stephen Shields is employed as the Technical Director at Huntapac Produce Ltd where he has been employed for the last 16 years.
Prior to his time within produce Stephen worked within the Protein sector within low and high care environments. Stephen is passionate about innovating within the industry and has a keen interest in sustainability and biodiversity.
“ I am hopeful that the New Leaf Hub platform will provide links to industry innovation and services and offer technical services that support food businesses, farmers and growers”.
Stephen has an MSc in Food Science and is a member of the NFU (Horticultural & Potato) Board, a member of the Red Tractor (Fresh Produce) Board, a Fellow of the Institute of Food Science & Technology (FIFST) and a Professional Member of the Institute of Agricultural Management PMIAgrM).


Have you ever heard of Jung Joon Young? No?! Then it’s time to broaden your horizon!
This talented guy was once a contestant on Korea’s famous audition program, Superstar K! He managed to grab the third place on the show’s 4th run and has been doing some concerts, TV and radio programs since then.
Yesterday, the singer released his debut single “Spotless Mind (병이에요)” under the label CJ E&M. The song, which can be described as a very addictive rock-ballad, was an instant hit as it immediately grabbed the top spots on various charts after its release!
If you haven’t seen the music video yet, make sure to check it out!
He will mesmerize you with his deep voice!


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British Colonial Ebony Centre TableMid 19th century
A characteristic antique British colonial ebony centre table with a mottled black and white marble top with moulded edge above a deep, plain apron. The table stands on scrolled legs splaying out from a central base that has three curved spindles and a robust central column.
Ebony (Diospyrus Ebenum) is a black wood of very close grain, heavy in weight and native to Ceylon and Southern India. It is a beautiful and expensive wood.
This table has been sold. Please keep checking our website as we may add a similar piece.
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H: 77 cm Dia: 113 cm
H: 30” Dia: 44 ½”


Will Pakistan Journalist Aroosa Alam Come Out Of Her Controversies?
Ex-Pak journalist Aroosa Alam is in the eye of a political storm as the Punjab Govt has ordered a probe into her alleged links with ISI.
There are speculations that former Pak defence journalist Aroosa Alam is in a romantic relationship with former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.
But now, Alam is in the eye of a political storm after the Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said he had ordered a probe into her links with the ISI. Meanwhile, Alam has called this probe an act of cheap and opportunistic politics. She has also rubbished the news reports of her having a love affair with Singh and stated that they are just friends as their IQ levels match.
Aroona Alam was born on May 22, 1955. As per her solar chart, Moon and Mercury are together. Besides, Saturn is exalted. Jupiter is also exalted. This combination made her the talk of the town and enabled her to be in contact with influential people.
Will you get something big today? Read Daily Horoscope Predictions.
At the same time, there is Angarak dosh of Mars, Ketu in her solar chart. The present time is somewhat tough for Alam. As Rahu is transiting negatively over her natal Moon, Mercury and Sun, so she may face challenges.


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Well once again the Nazi zombies have risen again into the new Call Of Duty: Black Ops, it has been confirmed that there will be Nazi zombies game mode aside from the regular game modes and leveling system. Nazi zombies was from Call of Duty: World At War Or WAW for short form, Nazi Zombies is a Co-op Game mode were you and 3 friends can fight off hordes of zombies or you can even play with random players from around the world. It has been told that you can get some extra Nazi zombie map packs when you purchase the Hardened Edition of the Call of duty: Black ops and if you purchase Cod:Black ops Prestige edition you also get a RC car that has a built in camera and microphone.
Here is a video of the RC Car and some game play. Click Here
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Armed Forces FAQs
Who can join the scheme?
You can join the scheme if:
- You are a parent or legal guardian responsible for and paying towards the upkeep of a child.
- Your child is under the age of 16 when you use the vouchers (1st September following their 15th birthday, or 1st September following their 16th birthday if they are registered disabled).
- You are planning to enroll your child at or your child is attending any form of registered childcare, which can include nannies, childminders, nurseries, play schemes, out-of-hours school clubs, holiday camps and certain elements of Independent school fees. Childcare vouchers cannot be used towards the compulsory education element of school fees. They can however be used for afterschool clubs, breakfast clubs held outside school hours and on school premises, or on premises where school activity is inspected by Ofsted, or the equivalent body for Independent schools. They can also be used for payment of overnight care fees e.g. boarding fees, providing they are separately itemised on the school bill. If CEA is claimed, childcare vouchers can only be used towards the portion of the school bill not covered by CEA.
- Your salary remains above the national minimum wage AND the lower earnings limit AFTER you have taken childcare vouchers. This is to ensure you always pay the minimum amount of National Insurance on which a number of state benefits, including Statutory Sick Pay and Statutory Maternity Pay, are dependent.
How much will I save?
The amount you save depends on the value of the vouchers you choose to take and your total earnings. From April 6th 2013 you could save up to £933 as a basic rate earner, £623 as a higher rate earner and £622 as an additional rate earner.
Is the scheme right for me?
The scheme benefits are great, but there are some circumstances that you need to take into consideration before you decide. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) govern all childcare voucher schemes, and offer a Childcare Indicator for you to assess your personal family circumstances prior to applying for childcare vouchers.
How do I know how much to take?
The amount you can take per month is up to you, within the limits of your total earnings (please see the table below). The childcare vouchers you receive are valid for 18 months (and renewed if necessary) and can be spent whenever you want, so it doesn’t matter if your childcare costs vary – you can still take vouchers each month and keep them for when you need them. Please round the amount you require up or down to the nearest whole pound.
Changes to childcare voucher entitlements and eligibility will come into effect from April. This may affect which earnings threshold you fall into and, as a result, may alter the maximum amount you can take in childcare vouchers. Please see below the savings you could make as of April 6th 2013.
Your Total Earnings
Up to but not exceeding £41,450 (basic)
£30 – £243
Greater than £41, 450 but less than £150,000 (higher)
£30 – £124
Over £150,000 (additional)
£30 – £110
What about my childcare provider?
Most childcare providers are happy to accept childcare vouchers as long as you adhere to their own payment terms. Your childcare provider does not need to have a computer or internet access to receive e-voucher payments. They will receive your payment directly into their bank account (by bank transfer) with an attached reference which you choose.
Remittance advice can be provided in paper or email format – whichever they prefer. To join the scheme you must have at leastone approved childcare provider linked to your account. You can add others to your childcare voucher account at any time. If your childcare provider does not know about Childcare Vouchers, you can download an information leaflet and registration agreement from the 'leaflets and forms' section of this website.
Will childcare vouchers affect my pension?
Most pension providers accept childcare vouchers as notional pay i.e. base their calculation on the pre-sacrifice salary total with no negative effect on pension contributions. The AFPS 75 and AFPS 05 treat childcare vouchers as part of your gross pay package. AFPS 75 uses a representative salary for your rank to calculate your pension, while AFPS 05 calculates your pension using the pre-sacrifice salary level.
Will childcare vouchers affect my statutory maternity or paternity pay?
Regulations in force for babies born after 5th October 2008 mean that you have 3 options in relation to your Childcare Vouchers whilst on Maternity Leave.
- Option 1 - You can withdraw from the Childcare Voucher Scheme (this must be no later than 23 weeks before your baby is due). This will ensure that your SMP calculations are based on your higher salary (not including your salary sacrifice deductions). If you withdraw from the Scheme your Childcare Vouchers would cease from this date.
- Option 2- You can remain in the Childcare Voucher Scheme during Maternity Leave. Your SMP will then be calculated at the lower rate (after salary sacrifice deductions). As your SMP is being calculated on your lower salary, no further deductions can be taken off SMP. Therefore whilst you are on Maternity leave and receiving SMP, your voucher costs will be covered by the company and you will continue to receive your Childcare Vouchers during this time.
- Option 3- A woman may opt out of the childcare voucher scheme during the period which SMP is calculated. This is 8 weeks between approximately week 17 and week 25 of pregnancy. A woman could opt out during this period and then re-join the scheme after week 25 which means the company would cover her vouchers during her maternity leave and her SMP would not be affected.
Before making your decision, you should seek advice from any relevant agencies in relation to tax credit implications or ongoing childcare costs.
The obligation for the company to provide vouchers only occurs in respect of a woman who already has one qualifying child on the voucher scheme.
My account has been upgraded - how do I login?
The MOD Childcare Voucher Scheme has been upgraded to give you better functionality and more control over your childcare vouchers. You can access your new and improved account by logging into: https://uk.childcare-vouchers.sodexo.com/User/Login, using your existing username (which is your email address) and password. If you have any questions about your new account please call 0800 066 5057.
Can I leave the scheme at any time?
Yes you can leave at any time, however we ask that you remain in the scheme for at least one month, to avoid unnecessary administration.
If you wish to leave the scheme you must make this request by the last working day of the month to take effect the following month.
Please remember, if you are a higher or additional rate earner considering leaving the MOD childcare voucher scheme and you were participating in it before 6th April 2011, you will lose your current entitlement of £2,916 per calendar year, which is £55 per week or £243 per calendar month.
For more information on this HRMC ruling please visit: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/childcare/employees-guidance.htm

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In hindsight, holding WWE Money in the Bank on July 2 in the same city as UFC 276 was always going to be a challenge, even in the fight capital of the world.
WWE’s original plan was to hold Money in the Bank in Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, home to the NFL’s Raiders, turning it into a stadium show for the first time. But the company punted on that idea in late May, announcing it was moving the show to the smaller MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Soft ticket sales were widely reported to be one of the issues, and one of the causes could be UFC putting on a pay-per-view at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on the same night. And not just any card either, but one that is the centerpiece of International Fight Week, an annual event that includes the UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony and a full slate of additional activities for UFC fans.
AEW head Tony Khan seemed to take some pleasure in WWE downsizing Money in the Bank, subtweeting about the “genius move” in taking on UFC head to head. But UFC president Dana White — who learned about the venue change while having dinner with Khan — was more diplomatic about in during a recent appearance on The Spinnin Backfist MMA Show.
“To be fair to the WWE, they were probably looking at it … Their ticket prices are a lot cheaper, there’d be a lot of people in town, I don’t know,” White said. “International Fight Week’s a rough week to do it.”
That rather large extenuating circumstance means WWE may shrug this one off and forge ahead with its reported plan to attempt more stadium shows in 2023 and beyond. Clash at the Castle will be held at Principality Stadium in Wales in September, but WWE has no U.S.-based stadium shows announced right now other than SummerSlam and WrestleMania, which have been held in stadiums for years.
WWE Money in the Bank is likely to have a sold out MGM Grand Garden Arena to look forward to when it kicks off at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on July 2.


Caribbean Hotel Industry Has Best Year Since 2008: Report
Above: the Viceroy Anguilla
By the Caribbean Journal staff
The Caribbean’s hotel industry reported improvements in three key metrics in 2011, according to data from STR.
Hotel occupancy in the region rose by 2.6 percent to 61.8 percent, the average daily rate jumped 2.6 percent to $167.54 and the revenue available per room rose 5.2 percent to $103.57.
The metrics were the highest year-end occupancy, ADR and RevPAR reported since 2008.
A total of three new properties opened in the region in 2011, with a total of 421 new rooms.
Room supply rose 0.9 percent, and demand jumped by 3.5 percent.