The next few weeks are likely to be as important for Scotland’s future as any in our recent history.
So far, as exemplified by the speech given last week by Boris Johnson, it is the Tory hardliners who have been calling the shots.
Despite the overwhelming vote in Scotland for Remain, the Tories are pursuing a hard Brexit no matter the cost to jobs and living standards.
Brexit poses a threat not just to our economy – it is now a threat to the hard-won devolution settlement which people in Scotland voted for so decisively in 1997.
Just as talks between the UK Government and the EU are reaching a crucial stage, so are negotiations between the devolved governments and the UK Government.
On Thursday, ministers from the various administrations will meet again in London.
One of the terms often used is whether there should be “UK frameworks”.
The question here is whether or not arrangements in certain devolved policy areas should be put in place on a UK-wide basis in the event of Brexit.
The Scottish Government have always been clear that we are not opposed in principle to such arrangements, where they are in Scotland’s interests.
But because we are talking here about devolved powers, it must be for the Scottish Parliament to decide if and when these powers should be exercised on a co-operative basis across the UK in the future.
However, the UK Government’s EU Withdrawal Bill drives a coach and horses through this principle and the devolution settlement itself.
This Bill should be a relatively uncontroversial technical piece of work to prepare Scotland’s and the UK’s laws in the event the UK leaves the EU.
Instead, it gives Westminster control of what happens in all of the devolved policy areas related to our EU membership, such as farming, fishing and the environment.
This is why the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government, the Scottish Parliament and a host of academics and legal experts say the Bill is incompatible with devolution.
It is important to emphasise that at stake is what happens to policy areas which are already devolved and subject to EU law.
Far from the “powers bonanza” promised by the UK Government, this is entirely about Westminster’s plan to constrain devolved powers, not add to them.
Last summer, we were startled to discover the UK Government had their eyes on 111 devolved policy areas.
Under these proposals, any area which, in the UK Government’s language, “intersected” with EU law would be controlled by Westminster unless and until the UK Government decided that such control was no longer necessary.
Extraordinarily, this approach even extended to aspects of the justice system in Scotland, the justice system which has always operated independently from England.
This approach and the list of functions was, of course, completely absurd.
After several months of meetings, the UK Government have cut the list down.
But make no mistake – although the list is smaller the demand remains the same: Westminster must decide.
This remains a powers grab in critical areas at the heart of the devolution settlement.
This would mean, for example, that if the Tories wanted to lower food standards, we could do little to prevent it.
If they wanted to reduce environmental quality requirements, we would be similarly powerless.
If Brexit happens, there will be years of international negotiations with the EU and other nations on trade deals.
These could lead to guaranteed access to UK markets for chlorinated chicken and hormone injected beef and oblige us to open up our health service to private suppliers.
The UK Government says we don’t have to worry about any of this because they hope to consult the Scottish Government.
But if “consulting” had any meaning in relation to Brexit, we would not be facing being dragged out of the Single Market against our will.
We know from bitter experience that we must continually reassert the rights and powers of the Scottish Parliament.
Just as we faced plans for a £7billion cash grab only two years ago, we will instead see a continued power grab now.
We are simply seeking to protect the devolution settlement and to ensure the Scottish Parliament has the powers in full that the people of Scotland voted for.
Despite our opposition to Brexit, we have shown a willingness to compromise by proposing amendments to the withdrawal Bill but these were rejected by the Tories at Westminster.
If, at this late stage, they change their mind and accept that co-operation must be agreed, not be imposed by Westminster, then a way forward can be found.
But Westminster should be in no doubt that this is an absolute condition.
We will never recommend giving consent to a Bill that undermines the principles of devolution and the powers of the Scottish Parliament that the people of Scotland campaigned for so long to win.


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J.'s creative project a mess when none of his ideas make it on and he ends up using everyone's ideas in order not to upset everyone else.
also admits that he offered to show the record producer some tax loopholes in exchange for getting him to get Mackadocious phony gigs where they would play for nobody as revenge for getting kicked out of the band. up with three different girls to take without conferencing one another. J., afraid he'll disappoint his family if he tells either one of them that he can't accept their offers for the dates they set him up with, decides to go with Marcus' plan (orchestrated by Mo) to take all three dates without them meeting each other. J.'s three prom dates all meet each other in the kitchen, leaving T. to learn a lesson that he shouldn't have to say "yes" to something just to please his family. J.'s campaign promises and Marcus decides to run by himself, forcing T. to have Mo run against Marcus, which ends up putting a strain on their friendship -- leading to a fight onstage at a debate that T. decides to take all three dates to the dance -- with Mo coordinating the time T. Simms, Bianca Lawson as Jill, Lauren Robinson as Andrea, Omar Gooding as Mo Co-starring: Venus De Milo Thomas as Mariah, Naya Rivera as Tonya/Tanya, Christine Miller as Tina Note: This is the only episode of the series not to feature a tag scene during the closing credits; the song played during the final scene at the dance is played over a black screen with the credits overlaid instead. But his plan goes haywire when Marcus does not go along with one of T. know that he is not the only one who is the "odd man out" in life, and Marcus apologizes for the things he said to T. When the keyboard player in Marcus' band Mackadocious breaks his finger and gets sidelined, T. steps in to save the day, but Marcus is not willing to let T. play during their big gig at the school's "Battle of the Bands" competition. Guest star Christina Milian is credited as Christine Flores. But the plan goes awry when Tyler starts to literally begin acting like a dog and Marcus has to face Alina's big ex-boyfriend Warren, who threatens to beat him up. That plan goes awry as well, when Warren tells Marcus that Alina is Mo's woman, and he gets angry, not realizing the plan at hand and almost starts a fight between him, Mo, T. and Warren in the school hallway when Warren finds out that Mo isn't so much of the tough guy he talked himself up to be. The Piedmont High set used in the episode is also the same one used for the John Adams High set on Boy Meets World. J., in his Penguin Pete mascot costume who is hiding under the bleachers, and apologizes for said diatribe). After successfully carrying out the plan -- despite Mo not getting enough rope to lower T. to the floor of the Truman High computer room, Principal Dowling finds out that a note from Mo's stationery -- signed with his name on it -- was left in the Truman High computer room, and rather than risk getting kicked off the basketball team, they choose to rat out T. Sister, Sister was dropped from ABC in 1995 and picked by the The WB. shows his talent for tickling the ivories at the competition, interrupting Marcus' performance and making him jealous. Essence Atkins and Gabrielle Union would later co-star together in the 2003 film Deliver Us from Eva. He decides to teach Yvette to train her boyfriend Tyler -- by using a dog training manual, and get Marcus' crush Alina to notice him by getting him to wear a red sweater. tries to remedy Marcus' problem by getting Mo to act like a tough guy to scare him out of fighting Marcus, claiming that he is dating Alina. learns that he shouldn't interfere with people's love lives, though he tries to trick Floyd out of punishing him by making a sob story -- which backfires when Floyd overhears that T. off the show, Marcus has to play the rest of the game in T. He then is forced to take a job as a janitor at the chicken restaurant where Yvette is working to pay back the money for the motorcycle.
claims that he does not want to go -- and they set him up with a girl his own age.
helps orchestrate a play that leads Piedmont High to win the basketball game. The house set used in this episode, is slightly different from the one used for the rest of the first season. Also, the first commercial break appears after the scene in the guidance counselor's office (instead of after the scene where Mariah says that she wants T. as her study buddy, and replaces another part of the aforementioned edited scene, where the same student tells T. how to pierce someone's ear), and the second is played after the scene where Marcus blows up at T. for invading his life by attending the same school as him (instead of after the scene where Marcus finds Floyd talking to T. finds himself being ostracized after he tattles on Mo for smoking in the bathroom, going against "The Code", a rule in which friends are not supposed to rat another friend out if they do something wrong. After the basketball team's mural gets defaced by the Truman High basketball players (making them look like women), T. comes up with a plan in which he, Marcus, Mo and their friend Lester sneak into the school so T. can change the grades of the players to make sure they don't qualify to play in the game. But the plan eventually hits a snag when both twins fall for Marquise, and he reveals his real identity, leaving Marcus with neither twin. Guest Starring: Tia Mowry as Rochelle, Tamera Mowry as Roxanne, Marsha Warfield as Principal Dowling Co-starring: Kenya Moore as Vivian Kennedy, Jack Tate as Hank, Granville Ames as Gary Title Reference: Fellow ABC/WB sitcom Sister, Sister Note: Jason Weaver guest starred in two episodes of Sister, Sister, which starred guest stars Tia and Tamera Mowry, the season three episode "Summer Bummer" and the season four episode "Boy from the Hood". getting the limelight instead of him, Marcus decides to fire T. J., Marcus and Mo (a drummer named Goose is seen in this episode, but not in season two's "Big Picture" (in season three's "Achy Breaky Heart", he is forced to quit by his mother due to failing grades and is replaced by a female drummer named Stacy) and a different keyboard player (the one whose finger gets broken) is seen in this episode's teaser scene). and Mo are paired for a science project to observe animal behavior, T. decides to observe and alter the romantic lives of Marcus and Yvette.
Cutt as Coach Co-starring: Joseph Ashton as Eldin, Phil Buckman as Barry, Jill Jaress as Receptionist, Jennifer Lyons as Celia, Kimberly S. Neiter Notes: This is the only episode in which Anne-Marie Johnson plays Mrs. The character was written out after the pilot episode. Williams' office removes the part where a student shows T. that he was sent to the principal's office because of his nipple piercing. ends up getting Mo suspended from the basketball team for two weeks, and he cannot play in a game against rivals Truman High. Guest Starring: Marsha Warfield as Principal Dowling, Cirroc Lofton as Lester, Omar Gooding as Mo Co-starring: Alla Kaled as Ricky Marcus unwittingly asks twin transfer students named Rochelle and Roxanne out on a date, not knowing until asking Roxanne (thinking she's Rochelle) what they are going to do on their date that they are twins. J., he creates a suave, worldly and sensitive twin of his own, named Marquise, and goes out on dates with Rochelle and Roxanne at the same coffee shop on the same night. to look for a new computer system for Piedmont High, and he ends up getting wooed by two companies, who offer him cool presents in order to sway his opinion. After Principal Dowling comes to the Henderson household to talk to T. about his final decision on the computer system, he informs her that neither of the two computer companies that lavished him with gifts had the best computer; he also reveals that the company that had the best computer system out of the ones he scouted had only gave him a keychain as a gift -- with a key on it that belongs to a Jaguar. But when a budding music producer scouts Mackadocious to be one of his clients, Marcus changes his mind -- only for T. Notes: This is the first time Marcus' band Mackadocious is shown in the series; however, the only permanent members of the group when the band is seen in later episodes turn out to be T. Guest Starring: Wesley Jonathan as Tyler, Natashia Williams/Natasha Williams as Alina, Sam Monroe as Warren Co-starring: Sarah Lilly as Mrs.
Guest Starring: Kyla Pratt as Lillie Simms, Richard Gant as Rev. begins to set up a campaign to run for school president, believing that it would take nothing to win. J.'s campaign flounders, he decides to have Marcus run in his place, thinking that he'd be a shoo-in to win, and then control him behind the scenes.
confesses to Marcus and Mo about what he did to them -- with Marcus and Mo putting their friendship back together and T.
Guest Starring: Monica Mc Swain as Shannon, Esteban Louis Powell as Sheldon Co-starring: Marvin Jones as Cyrus, Nicole Brown as Michelle, Shaun Cozzens as Brock Slaney Title Reference: Primary Colors Note: The Henderson house set is changed with this episode; a living room is added and the kitchen set was also changed and no longer has a back stairs.

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This topic delves into the characteristics and features of the bass flute, a relatively uncommon instrument in the flute family. It discusses the instrument’s history, its distinct sound, and its technical aspects, such as its range, key system, and playing techniques. It also explores the use of the bass flute in various musical genres and contexts.
The bass flute is a member of the flute family and is a relatively rare instrument compared to the more commonly used flute and piccolo. The bass flute is pitched an octave below the standard C flute and has a deeper, richer, and more mellow tone.
The history of the bass flute can be traced back to the 18th century, where it was first developed in Europe. However, it was not until the 20th century that the bass flute became more widely used in classical music, especially in contemporary music, where its unique sound is highly valued.
The bass flute is typically constructed of metal or wood and can range from 55 to 72 inches in length. The instrument features a curved head joint and a longer tube than the standard C flute. It also uses a unique key system to accommodate the larger size and longer reach required to play the instrument.
The range of the bass flute is typically from Bb2 to F6, and it can be played in a variety of styles and genres. Its deep, resonant sound makes it well-suited for slow, melodic passages and its unique tonality is often used to add a distinctive color to orchestral and chamber music.
The bass flute is also used in various other genres, such as jazz, world music, and contemporary music. In jazz, the bass flute is used as a solo instrument, providing a rich, warm sound to the ensemble. In world music, the bass flute is used to emulate the sound of traditional bamboo flutes, and in contemporary music, it is often used in experimental music to explore new sonic possibilities.
In conclusion, the bass flute is a unique and distinctive instrument that offers a rich, warm, and mellow sound that is highly valued in various genres of music. Its technical features and tonal characteristics make it a fascinating instrument for musicians and music lovers alike.


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A Tribute To Ms. Lena Horne - Poem by Hebert Logerie
A Tribute to Ms. Lena Horne
All God’s creatures are beautiful, however,
The Almighty took a little bit extra-time
To accomplish this legendary jazz singer.
I am talking about Lena Horne. In her prime,
She denounced racism, the ugliness that existed
In our society; unfortunately, this cancer
Is still around, it has not been eradicated.
This singing bird was the epitome of beauty,
She was wonderful inside and outside.
Her charms, bravery and charisma will glide
For a long time; she left an indelible mark on this society.
Ms. Horne took her last breath this morning,
She departed with pride and style.
She was a treasure, an exquisite darling
That will forever nourish my inspiring mind.
Bon voyage! May God’s lights continue
To shine her path and protect our people.
The Lady was not a tramp. She had a subtle
Beauty; she was the best piece of an appetizing menu.
Copyright© May 10,2010, Hebert Logerie, All Rights Reserved
Hébert Logerie is the author of four poetry books:
‘Etincelles de l’Amour’, ‘Monts et Vallées de l’Amour’,
‘Sparkles of Love’ and ‘Mounts and Valleys of Love’
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Still I Rise
The Road Not Taken
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Power is what is unseen as form entails illusion
The interplay of material and meaning brings confusion
Even as the truth, plain as day staring us in the face
Collapsing into futility yet boundless in immortal grace
The illusion of power gives rise to our deepest fears
Even though they don’t exist they feel real in our tears
The pain feels so real when it is all an ellaborate show
Suffering is only neccessary when we refuse to grow
we get distracted by thoughts and how everything feels
To move beyond the pain is to see the truth it conceals.
Strength and vulnerbility go hand in hand never apart
Open up to life and embrace the truth within the heart.

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It’s always interesting to see precisely what people are attempting to hide or avoid when they utilize false equivalences or incorrect definitions:
JT: Was this man sexually attracted to boys? Was he male also? Yeah… That’s the very definition of homo-sexual.
Evil Kirk: By that logic, a man who molests a girl is a heterosexual, presumably the sexuality you identify with. So are you agreeing that molesting girls is part of your sexuality?
First, I note that Evil Kirk doesn’t understand that JT is not relying on logic, but on a definition. Resorting to the dictionary is not resorting to logic. Second, his own attempt at logic suggests an inability to distinguish between the set and the sub-set. Molesting girls cannot be an intrinsic aspect of heterosexuality because girls are also molested by women. But molesting girls is certainly an intrinsically heterosexual act if perpetrated by a member of the opposite sex, just as molesting boys is an intrinsically homosexual act if perpetrated by a member of the same sex.
What Evil Kirk is attempting to avoid through his linguistic contortions is the fact that homosexual men are disproportionately likely to molest children. Although they make up around 1.5% of the male population, they are responsible for approximately one-third of all child molestations. This is why homosexuals try very hard to falsely impute a nonexistent aspect of age to both “homosexuality” and “heterosexuality”; they are seeking to conceal the fact that a statistically significant percentage of them are inclined to prey upon children.
My question to Evil Kirk is this: Were you intentionally attempting to hide the fact that homosexual men are around 20 times more likely to molest children than heterosexual men when you took exception to JT’s statement that a man who rapes a boy is, by definition, homosexual? If not, what was the basis for your objection to JT’s statement?

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The new system will appear on electric vehicles for a month
Tesla's new electric safety mode, under the name Sentry Mode, will trigger one of Johan Sebastian Bach's most prominent works, "Tokat and Fugue in Minor," while attempting to steal the vehicle. This was revealed by the company's CEO, Ilon Musk, in his Twitter blog.
The first beta version of Sentinel Mode will appear in the next 2 to 3 weeks. The system will work on all Tesla Model S, Model X and Model 3 models equipped with the Autopilot 2.5 complex. One of the features of the network is the ability to use CCTV cameras that record what is happening around the car during parking.
Musk himself published a video of Bach's famous work, specifying that Tesla's specialists reworked it to make it even more terrifying for thieves.
In December of last year, Tesla cars were upgraded to software, which included an imitation verification of pollutant emissions.


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A/N: Thank you, everyone who has kept with this story. I am very grateful for your patience and perseverence. I hope you enjoyed the ride. This is the last part and I hope you like the ending. Much as I relish checking my stats to see how many people have viewed and visited, I would also love some reviews to keep for posterity. With special thanks to Sarah Mclachlan and her Mirrorball album and Philip k Dick.
Pawns of Prophecy
Buffy and Michael met Faith at the start of the avenue leading up to the Mansion. The two slayers looked towards the building. Explosions were still rocking the town behind them and they were both relieved to see their haven still intact. They then noticed upwards of ten vans parked on the grass verges outside.
"It would appear my colleagues have turned up," Michael offered as an explanation.
"Let's go and welcome our guests then," Buffy suggested. More explosions shook them. "And what is going on!"
They looked down on the town. The view offered by the small hill that Angel's former home stood on showed scores of fires out of control in Sunnydale. Plumes of smoke rose in long twisting tails undisturbed in the calm night. However, such was the number of fires they were still able to smell the ruin being inflicted on their home by the sea.
"Apparently our guests are responsible for the firework display," Faith revealed. She had overheard some of the new arrivals speaking.
"You're making a mess of my town," Buffy directed to the one organising the Watchers.
A fifty-something man turned towards the Slayer's voice. He was dressed in a finely cut suit and had a puritanical look to his face; his features chiselled with a zeal that spoke burning books and intolerance. Buffy realised then they would only be reluctant allies at best and friends never. "We've only hit known places haunted by demons," the Watcher gave as his excuse for the Armageddon being inflicted outside. He looked down on Buffy as though looking over imaginary half rimmed glasses.
"Did you have to take out the Bronze? That was our best club. Hell, it was our only club."
"It was infested like most of the rest of your town."
"Granted," Buffy agreed good-naturedly. She was not going rise to the bait. "But they always stood out in a crowd there; fashion sense only having reached the mid 80s. I could always pick them off easily as a result. Now you're going to have scores of teenagers hanging around street corners with nothing to do, which I assure you is not much of a pay-off."
"Always assuming any street corners are left after tonight," Faith added from behind.
"The place was infested, just like that damn bar they liked to frequent."
"Willy's Place?" Faith demanded. "You bombed Willy's? I was only there an hour ago."
"Then we were an hour too late, weren't we?" The Watcher smiled viciously.
Faith lunged at him. Five of his colleagues went for their weapons, but were beaten to the draw by Gunn and ten of his hunters levelling crossbows at them. They formed a line either side of the brunette.
"That's enough!" Buffy shouted. Faith stood back and the face-off between allies eased. "You will show Faith the respect a slayer deserves!" She levelled at the Watchers. "Actually, a bit more respect for me wouldn't go amiss. Now," she smiled widely, "welcome to Sunnydale. If you will excuse me, I have to see to some matters, but I will chat to you later." She turned to Gunn. "How did it go tonight?"
"Bad," he responded. "It was a trap. Scores of demons. We only just got out and lost twelve doing so."
"Buffy." She looked round at hearing Willow's voice. "We lost Cordelia and Wesley," the Wicca revealed distressed.
Buffy took her by the shoulders. "What do you mean?" She turned to Gunn. "What does she mean?" She demanded sounding desperate.
"Cordelia went down…Wesley went to check on her…he didn't stand a chance."
Faith ran from the room.
"I loved the way you jumped to Faith's defence," Amy squealed from behind. "It was so cool. It gave me goose bumps."
Buffy looked at the witch; a mix of curiosity and horror on her face. "You're an un-complicated girl, Amy," she said.
"Is that sarcasm? I've missed sarcasm so much. Everything is so real. I'm psyched to be back."
"We were talking about Cordelia! She's dead, Amy," Willow tried to instil some respect back to the scene.
"I hated Cordelia. So not much bothered really."
Buffy found Faith pacing up and down in one of the other rooms. The brunette looked ready to explode or break down. Buffy wasn't sure which side she'd fall and what would be worse. "Faith, Calm down!"
"Not gonna happen. Faith….."
"What right had they to do that?" She questioned cryptically. "What right had they to defend me?… ..I don't deserve it….. I'm not worthy…"
"That's enough! It's bad enough I have to stop others from talking like that. You are a slayer!"
"Buffy, I tortured Wesley and practically concussed Cordelia! Now they're dead and I get an honour guard. And Giles, your mother…"
"Please, Faith that's enough. I know the role call."
"Why are you all so nice to me?" Faith pleaded.
"'Cos we know it annoys you so much." Buffy smiled.
Faith accepted her friend's attempt to change the mood. "Every time I come into contact with the Council I wonder if we've allied ourselves with the right side. I swear I got on better with Spike."
"Yeah? Well with Spike it's very much what you see. I wonder if we'll run into him."
"He was at Willy's this evening. I left him there just over an hour ago." Faith revealed quietly.
"Oh, I see," Buffy realised. "I'm kinda glad I didn't have to kill him."
Buffy laughed. "Sentimental slayers. We don't stand a chance."
Buffy strode up to the senior Council member again. She had calmed Faith, debriefed Gunn and comforted Xander. Now it was his turn. "Oh, Giles," she said to herself, "Just when I need you most." She approached the Watcher. "Thank you for coming," she offered.
"You're welcome, young lady." It would appear he had decided to be conciliatory too. "These are momentous days."
"No kidding." She afforded a bitter smile. "Why didn't you bring…..Marti? Why didn't you bring the girl with you?"
"We were unsure of the risk. Which as it turns out was wise; your town is….."
"I know, infested. Hence the bombing. You attacked Willy's bar, I understand."
"That place was a haven for demons."
"It was neutral ground for us."
"Neutral ground! There is no Geneva Convention in our line of work."
"We got plenty of leads from there - Willy was human, and not all demons are…demons. I mean, just because something doesn't look…."
"I've heard enough," the watcher cut her off. "Let us agree to differ. What is important is that we defeat the horde gathering here. Then we can secure the children and guard over the Hell Mouth."
"I thought the idea was to close it for good."
"Yes yes, that's what I meant. Now I must see to my colleagues. We have brought more than enough provisions and you are welcome to share our rations."
Buffy watched him walk away. She suddenly felt very uneasy.
The Scooby Gang with Riley, Anya and Amy gathered in the bedroom reserved for Gunn's hunters.
"What would be the point in not closing the Hell Mouth for good?" Xander asked.
"My thought exactly, but he definitely said guard over it, and he said secure the children when they meet. Both statements are counter to why we are here. Where is the boy, by the way?" Buffy asked. She had not thought about him since getting back from her patrol. Willow pointed to the next room.
"They plan to maintain the status quo," Faith added.
"Of course!" Xander realised. "You and Buffy can retire happily, but with no Hell Mouth and all monsters banished, where does that leave the Council?"
"Surely they wouldn't cling to power by keeping it open. That's monstrous!" Willow found it hard to fathom such
"Precisely. So we will have to make sure the children meet when and how we want. The prophecy must be fulfilled," said Buffy. "Which means we need a contingency plan. I propose we arrange a place for us all to meet up if we get
scattered. In the meantime, Willow, Anya and Amy can smuggle Joss out tomorrow."
"Hey!" Willow resented the plan. "Don't send me to the rear. I've got every right to play my part."
"Yes, and that will be protecting Joss. I can't think of a better group to protect him than two witches and an ex-vengeance demon."
The first attack on the mansion came the following night.
Buffy stood at a window in a top floor room, watching the fires burning in Sunnydale. More had been added since the blitz inflicted upon it by the Watchers. She guessed the demons were now torching at will; making the town ready for when they wedge open the gates of the Hell mouth. Her confusion at the absence of National Guard troops was answered when Amy said she felt a veil had been laid over Sunnydale. Apparently they could all massacre each other as violently and loudly as required and no-one would notice. At least no one from outside the town boundary, that is.
She had taken advantage of the lull after the first attack to despatch Joss with her friends as planned. They had left at dawn via the secret passageway. They had to go now in case their enemy discovered it, which they were bound to. After all, no vampire home would be worth it's salt without a secret passageway. Fortunately their getaway hole was not a sewer; such an escape route would have been the first place the demons would have looked for.
She heard Xander clear his throat and turned round to meet him. She took a few moments to regard her friend. He had changed so much over the years. He was no longer the awkward 16-year-old seeking her attention. She wondered what it would have been like had she accepted his invitation to the Spring Fling that first year. Now he was older, wiser, experienced in so many things that life had thrown at him. Cordelia's death had added another coating to his hard surface: a layer that was outwardly tough, but she knew her White Knight could still be felled very easily.
"Did you speak much to Willow before she left?" She asked him.
"Yes. I still hated to see her go….and Anya of course."
"Are you worried for them?"
"Of course, except Amy that is; she seems more capable."
"Did she seem slightly….?"
"Crazy? Yes. But two years as a rat would probably addle my brains as well."
"She seems calm about what's going on around us. Perhaps that's the deal we have to make to cope."
Xander looked at Buffy. She had lost the resolve she once had to live a normal life. To strive for it. He felt he saw more of Kendra's devotion to her work and Faith's cynical attitude in her eyes and actions. No longer the teenage warrior; shopping by day, slaying by night. The last vestiges of the Buffy he used to know had disappeared when Giles was killed. She now took it upon herself to lead and guide and fight. It scared him; Kendra had been like an automaton, programmed to slay, and Faith was an emotionally-drained being who had burnt bridges behind her and lived to kill for the meaning it gave to her existence. Buffy had always been different. Giles had learnt to accept and rejoice in his 'different slayer' as much as the Council had grown to despise the independence she wore like a uniform. He left her there.
That night a violent storm hung over Sunnydale. Long jagged bolts struck the town and sheet-lightening lit it up as bright as day. But no rain fell. The sentries looked out of the windows and those outside roamed the grounds of the mansion nervously. The lightening afforded them brief views of their surroundings but left them constantly night-blind in between flashes. One bright flash lingered nearly two seconds. It revealed an advancing mass of bodies. The alarm was sounded and the rain finally came.
Thirty defenders, led by Riley, joined the guards outside. They were confronted by a larger number of demons. A Watcher to Riley's right fell to the ground; a wide serrated knife embedded in his chest. The defenders charged the attackers. Riley took out two with left and right wide swings of his sword and wounded two more with a pistol held in his left hand. He tripped over a dead body and rolled over expertly before leaping back up to shoot a vampire in the face. A fellow defender finished it off with a thrust to its heart.
The ex initiative soldier saw a Watcher be taken down but still live. He went to assist. Dodging the swing of an axe from a one horned demon he ploughed sword first through three others trying to reach the downed colleague. Something grabbed his leg. It pulled on it hard causing Riley to land flat on his front, his mouth filling with mud. He twisted himself round onto his back, which caused his trapped leg to protest under the strain. He bent his free limb back to his chest and pushed it fall force forward and up, catching his attacker in the throat; breaking its windpipe in the process. It gargled sickly and released its grip. Riley stood up. He winced at the soreness of his leg and shouted in dismay at the mutilated remains of the Watcher he had tried to save moments earlier. That was the last thing he saw.
To the attackers Riley was just another dead mortal. They walked over his body, ten then twenty then fifty then too many to count. Buffy watched them from the window. She had stopped counting at thirty.
"Buffy!" Xander called from the passage. "They've breached the outer defences!"
She giggled manically at the cliché, but then held herself in check as though some in-built safety guard against insanity had clicked into place. "Riley's dead," she stated calmly as she approached Xander.
"I know." He rubbed his eyes and then dragged his hand down his face slowly as if it would wipe away the fatigue. He looked at Buffy. At that moment she was suddenly framed in brightness from the lightening behind her. Of all the moments to pick, he thought; she never looked more beautiful or vulnerable. For a frightening second he wondered whether he loved her just for that vulnerability. It was after all her most human aspect.
Buffy reached the doorway and became the Slayer again. "Let's get out of this tomb," she decided.
"Oh, thank you. I was so hoping you'd say that."
"Watcher, we're leaving," Buffy declared.
"No argument there. I take it we can exit the same way you smuggled out the boy."
There had been a violent row when the Council had discovered Joss gone. They were all forced to work together now out of shared adversity. Without the enemy at the door, however neither side was in any doubt they would be at each other's throats. Michael was the only Watcher Buffy felt comfortable with. He had mysteriously disappeared after Willow and the other women had taken Joss
Xander moved one of the sofas positioned in front of the open fire. He then rolled back a large rug to reveal a standard-sized trap door; the type of thing you would expect to find in any mansion once owned by a vampire. "Make sure you put your arms tightly by your side then jump straight; it's quicker than climbing down." Xander instructed. "Don't worry; there's a mattress at the bottom to break the landing."
Several defenders set about lighting fires around the door and windows to temporarily deter the attackers.
"Buffy! Will you hurry up," Xander shouted from the bottom of the escape shaft. He and Buffy were the last ones to leave. Faith had taken the last contingent of Watchers just before.
"Okay okay, don't fuss," she chided, amused by his nagging. "Are you standing clear?"
"Duh! Much as I would like you on top of me, from a great height is not my preferred method."
"Xander, that's so crude!"
"Will you get down here, woman!"
Buffy put her arms by her side and leapt into the hole. She landed on the mattress and smiled at her companion who was waiting impatiently. "Hello," she said. Xander sighed dramatically. "I see the others wasted no time in getting out," she noted.
"Yeah! How about us saving what little we have and mimicking them."
They started to make their way forward when an explosion from above slammed them to the floor. They pulled themselves up slowly as though the pressure released still rested on their backs. Once standing, however they started to run. Buffy tripped up. Xander turned round when he realised he was far ahead of her. He shone his torch back and had a bright beam hit his face from hers in return. He gave her a withering look.
"Oh shut up," Buffy responded. "I'm a girl; I'm supposed to trip up at inopportune moments."
They exchanged smiles but were interrupted by the roof caving in over Buffy and blocking the gap separating them. Xander held his smile for a microsecond before the event registered. He then frantically tore at the debris; ignoring the cuts to his hands and arms. He shouted his friend's name, but got no reply. Faith appeared at his side. He looked up at her: tears creating meandering lines in the earth caking his face.
"We've got to go!" Faith shouted gripping his arm.
"But, Buffy's behind there!"
"There's no way we can move that much rubble and…..she's probably under half of it." Xander glared at her. "You can hit me if it will make you feel better," she responded. "But it won't change matters."
The younger slayer and her companion rejoined the group of Watchers in the glade of trees at the exit to the tunnel. The Council leader was one of them. One of their number approached from the edge of the trees. "There's a van parked by the road. We can get it started."
They all made their way through the trees until true enough they found a white van parked on the grass verge. Unnoticed by Faith or Xander the Elder signalled to his comrades. They were thrown against the side of the van and found themselves facing six revolvers.
"Now," the Watcher declared. "We need to find the boy. Perhaps you can enlighten us as to his whereabouts."
"Fuck that!" Faith spat.
The man fired two shots. Xander shouted in dismay as he saw Faith clutch her stomach and stagger backwards to the side of the van. She looked down at the blood seeping through her fingers. She then glared at her murderer. Hatred stared him in the eyes rather than pain before she crumpled to a kneeling position. Her head dropped forward. The Watcher pushed her onto her side with one foot.
"That has been too long in coming." He turned his attention to the young hooligan standing in front of him. "Are you going to be more helpful?"
"Yes yes…I…I'll take you to the boy, just please don't shoot me," Xander stammered convincingly.
"My dear boy, I'm not a violent man. This…" he gestured to Faith's body, "was justice. She was a killer. A dangerous animal that needed putting down. Come now, you can drive."
Xander edged round the side of the van and got in the driver's seat. The Elder got in alongside, the others piled into the back. He then drove them in the opposite direction of Buffy's planned meeting place.
Buffy climbed the hotel staircase. She was weary from the journey to their arranged meeting place. She sat on a step to catch her breath and coughed violently. Blood splattered the wallpaper since she needed her arms to wrap around her ribcage to lessen the sharp-pointed pain. She knew ribs were broken and probably some other internal workings damaged beyond repair. Calmly she realised she was slowly dying. For the first time she cursed her slayer strength; it was prolonging the end rather than preventing it. However, she had to concede that it had got her this far.
Buffy had woken up hours earlier to find herself still in the tunnel. She had been laid out on her back, one arm flung out wide, the other across her chest. The latter had offered some shield against the weight of debris strewn over her. The former gave her the ability to slowly extricate herself. She had managed to push the largest obstruction off her front. The release of its weight had caused her to scream in agony as her lungs grasped air into her body causing her ribs to contract. The effort to stand had been worse. The slow climb up the escape shaft worse still.
She had half-hoped to find the route blocked or the ruined mansion still full of the enemy. She had been unlucky on both counts and was forced to choose to continue or kill herself; no one and nothing would make the choice for her. So she had decided to proceed to the meeting place they had arranged barely hours earlier. She didn't know who would be there to meet her, but used the determination to get there as comfort.
The hotel was dank and cold. A musty smell pervaded; testimony to poor heating and worse ventilation. It was cheap and remote enough for a meeting place, however. The manager/concierge had been surprised when she had handed over enough money for a whole week's occupation. She judged that it would be enough time to discover whether anyone had survived or not. He had looked vaguely worried as though she were mad to want to spend more than one night. Perhaps, she thought, it was haunted and she would demand her money back as reward for lasting the week.
The key met resistance when it came to perform its role. Buffy came close to snapping it in half; her slayer strength still capable of over compensating. Fortunately, the lock surrendered and she pushed the door open. She couldn't help smiling when she surveyed the room: the bed had a coin slot to one side that allowed it to vibrate. The mirror on the ceiling above added to the effect. A mirror ball suspended from the ceiling by the light completed the tackiness. No wonder the manager had been curious, she thought.
Buffy laid herself down. Her back let out an aggrieved spasm at having its posture changed, but relaxed when it realised it no longer had to support her body frame. She lay there looking up at the mirror. Her reflection dared her to cry.
It had turned dark again outside when Buffy realised she had slept all day and into the next evening. The glare from a neon light, across the road from the hotel, made a long shadow of the wardrobe by the window. She felt fever-hot and realised her clothes were drenched in sweat. She struggled to her feet, then to the window. She lifted it open. The breeze struck cold on her wet skin, but she allowed it to catch her hair and lift it back from her neck, welcoming its caress like a lover. She was momentarily lost.
She turned from the window and found herself amidst a light show; the night wind was causing the mirror ball to rotate. The facets of glass trapped the neon and played dozens of spots of light across the walls of the hotel room. Buffy tried to concentrate on one facet as it progressed on its orbit. Her vision misted and delirium took over….
There he was again: wandering the streets of Sunnydale at night. She only ever saw him at night, when the vampires roamed. His dark coat, that covered him to his boots, increased the enigma that was Angel. She had only been in Sunnydale for a few weeks, but he had confronted her more than once. His sporadic visits were building a mystery of a man. Or not a man: she knew he contained a demon. He wore the burden in his eyes like a guilty cross, worn to remind him that he was lucky to be alive. She felt his hesitation and doubts whenever he held her in his arms. He was so beautiful; a beautiful fucked-up man. He turned around and looked in her direction. He looked at her despite the fact she wasn't really there, just dreaming. His eyes appeared sad and yet demanding at the same time, demanding to know why. Why what? The sword she had plunged into him appeared and a vortex emerged behind him and he was sucked backward. Buffy gasped and stared for a long moment at the space that had been occupied seconds before. A car sped pass the entrance to the alley. Its headlamp briefly glared as it bridged the gap between the buildings. In the flash of light Buffy found herself still watching one small facet of glass orbit the room.
"That's great," she uttered. "Now I'm having nightmares. Why can't I bloody die quickly like everyone else?"
She was dragged out of her self-pity by a knock on the door. She turned round. It opened to reveal Joss standing there. She stared at him for several seconds, willing him to disappear like Angel moments before. "Hello, Auntie Buffy," the boy said as if to convince her he did exist.
"Willow?" she asked quietly.
"She's dead," he replied betraying no emotion.
Buffy put a hand to her mouth and staggered back to the wall. She didn't register the pain the impact caused. She shut her eyes and lowered herself to the floor, her legs curled up to her chest. Joss walked up to her and laid a hand on her shoulder. She struck out at his arm. "Don't touch me! You bastard. You don't care do you? I've lost everything to save a fucking monster!"
Joss didn't flinch at the tirade directed towards him. He tilted his head and regarded the slayer curiously. "The truth would be the same how ever I say it."
"You're no better than a robot," she whispered. "A clinical inhuman with one intention programmed into its mind." She had wanted to say that for so long. Now she had let loose, she felt no better for it.
The phone rang. It rang several seconds before Joss handed it to Buffy. She had not registered it until then. "Buffy, is that you?" the voice on the other end asked. "It's Michael."
"Hello, Michael. I'm hoping it's good to hear your voice." Her own was fragmented by quick breaths to lessen the pain and keep her conscious.
"I have Marti. Do you have Joss? Buffy…..are you okay?"
"No I'm not OK, I feel like I've lived through the last act of Hamlet. Yes I have Joss"
There was a pause. Buffy just made out a relieved sigh from the other end of the line. "That's good. We'll come to you."
"You don't know where we are."
"Marti does; she can sense Joss."
"That's a neat trick…Michael, hurry wont you. After all these years fighting, I would hate to miss the Promised Land." She hung up the receiver.
Michael entered the room. He saw Buffy lying on the bed and knew straight-away that he was too late. Joss stood by the window looking at the neon light. The Watcher sat on the bed and looked down at the slayer. "Don't worry, Michael," Joss said from behind. He turned his head to look at the boy and noticed that Marti had bridged the gap between them. "She will see the Promised Land." The Child of Light and Child of Dark linked hands and all was put right.
The adult Gaya, or Gaea as she preferred to be called, appeared in the fountain court. She held a baby asleep in her arms. She saw her daughter waiting for her. "Hello, Tara."
"Hello, mother. I've come to say goodbye."
The older woman sighed. "I shall miss you. You were the best."
Tara smiled affectionately. "I bet you say that to every Spring that comes along."
"Probably, but I mean it every time."
"Anyway, my successor will be a fine replacement," Tara said gesturing to the baby.
"Who, little Faith here? Oh yes, she will be wonderful. You chose her well." Faith's eyes opened and the baby yawned before closing them again.
Tara sat at the table in the library of Sunnydale High. She watched as a girl entered through the swing doors and approached the checking out desk. Another girl sat behind helping out the librarian.
"Hi," the first girl spoke up. "I'm new. I was told to come here to get the books I'll need."
"Oh, yes…..right...um welcome to Sunnydale High. How come the new school?" She asked as she logged on to the computer to type in the new-girl's details.
"My dad's company moved here, so my parents decided to relocate to save him having to commute every day."
A middle-aged man appearing from the office behind the desk interrupted her. "Err….I've got to…. got to take these books to the computer room," he stuttered. "The students will need them you see….you will be alright here on your own?"
"Yes, fine." The assistant librarian responded. The man exited.
"He was…...strange," the new girl observed.
"He's English and…..." she leaned over the desk and whispered, "and he's got a thing for our new computer teacher." She leant back guiltily fearing she had gone too far. "Don't tell anyone I said that."
"Don't worry, your indiscretion is safe with me. So tell me, what is Sunnydale like? I'm Buffy, by the way," she held out her hand.
The other girl reciprocated. "Hello, I'm Willow. It's not so bad. If you want, I can show you around at lunchtime and introduce you to my friends."
"I'd like that, thank you."


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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you stopped worrying about your situation and prayed for somebody else? Although, it may seem like the worse time of your life right now; you’re in so much pain, confused and just don’t know where else to turn. Yet, perhaps if you turned away from your problem for just a moment you may have a breakthrough.
Try it out! Close your eyes and pray for someone you know is sick. Or maybe pray for someone who is homeless, jobless, helplessly trapped in an addiction. Maybe pray for a mother in a war-torn country who doesn’t know where her children, parents or spouse are. What about praying for the mother with a sick child, or one that just buried her child? Pray for a family in turmoil who has just lost their home and all their memories. Pray for a child who is lost or in trouble and out wandering the streets feeling like they have no place to go. Since you are going through some things, why not pray for your mate to have the strength and patience to help you get through whatever you’re going through. Pray for your own children that they will be protected while you are going through your temporary insanity.
Not sure what will happen to your problems while you are praying, but I do know that what you give you get…tenfold. Because a prayer for somebody is an answered one for you!

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Sep 26, 2022
Countries need to set aside their differences, recognize their interdependence, and negotiate as equals to tackle the climate crisis, says Sunita Narain, the director general of India's Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) during a C2GTalk. Nature-based solutions can play an important role, but they need much simpler accounting rules, and should be deployed in a way that benefits local communities.
Sunita Narain is the director general of the CSE and editor of the magazine Down To Earth. She plays an active role in policy formulation on issues of environment and development in India and globally. She has worked extensively on climate change, with a particular interest in advocating for an ambitious and equitable global agreement. Narain's work on air pollution, water and waste management as well as industrial pollution has led to an understanding of the need for affordable and sustainable solutions in countries like India where the challenge is to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth.
She was a member of the Indian Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change and has been awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honor. In 2005, the CSE, under her leadership, was also awarded the Stockholm Water Prize. In 2016, Time magazine selected Narain as one of the most influential people in the world. She received “The Order of the Polar Star” award from the Swedish Government in 2017 and CSE was awarded the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for peace, disarmament and development for 2018. Narain continues to serve on national and international committees on environment including One Health Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance set up by WHO/OIE/FAO.
For more, please go to C2G's website.

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MELBOURNE—SABMiller PLC said Tuesday it will continue to pursue a takeover of Foster's Group Ltd. after the Australian beer maker rejected an initial 9.51 billion Australian dollar (US$9.98 billion) offer from the global brewing giant.
SABMiller's bid for Foster's is the first big deal for the brewing industry since Heineken HEIA.AE -2.36% Heineken N.V. Netherlands: Amsterdam €48.01 -1.16 -2.36% Dec. 11, 2013 5:35 pm Volume : 860,695 P/E Ratio 9.86 Market Cap €28.32 Billion Dividend Yield 1.50% Rev. per Employee €248,835 10/23/13 Charoen to Pare Stake in Frase... 10/23/13 Heineken Cuts Profit Outlook More quote details and news » bought Mexican brewer Femsa early last year and follows a trend of global consolidation in the beer business.
SABMiller—the second-biggest brewer by volume after Anheuser-Busch InBev ABI.BT -0.53% Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. Belgium: Brussels €73.66 -0.39 -0.53% Dec. 11, 2013 5:35 pm Volume : 999,320 P/E Ratio 11.40 Market Cap €119.02 Billion Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee €270,696 10/31/13 AB InBev Delivers Lower Growth More quote details and news » NV—sees Australia's economy as continuing to benefit from booming growth in Asia and said Foster's is an attractive asset, with seven of the country's top 10 beer brands.
The A$4.90 (US$5.18) a share bid sent Foster's shares up as much as 14% to a four-year high of A$5.16, indicating the market is optimistic a higher offer will emerge.
"SABMiller can conclude a transaction quickly and will continue to seek engagement with the board of Foster's to put an agreed proposal to Foster's shareholders," SABMiller Chief Executive said Graham Mackay in a statement.
Melbourne-based Foster's said the bid, which gave an 8.2% premium to its Monday closing share price, "significantly undervalues the company," adding that it doesn't intend to take any further action in relation to the offer.
The attempt by SABMiller to buy one of Australia's most famous brands, once marketed with the slogan "Foster's, Australian for beer," could intensify debate over the rising number of foreign takeover bids in Australia. The Singapore Stock Exchange Ltd. S68.SG -0.29% Singapore Exchange Ltd. Singapore: SGX $6.95 -0.02 -0.29% Dec. 12, 2013 2:27 pm Volume : 1.08M P/E Ratio 21.00 Market Cap $7.51 Billion Dividend Yield 2.30% Rev. per Employee $1,254,650 11/27/13 Singapore to Allow Mainland Ch... 11/19/13 Financial Technologies sells S... 10/24/13 Singapore Regulators Review Sm... More quote details and news » 's US$8.4 billion bid to buy Australia's main stock-market operator ASX Ltd. ASX.AU -1.58% ASX Ltd. Australia: Sydney $35.44 -0.57 -1.58% Dec. 12, 2013 5:14 pm Volume : 922,397 P/E Ratio 18.12 Market Cap $7.02 Billion Dividend Yield 4.64% Rev. per Employee $1,186,800 More quote details and news » was blocked by Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan in April on the grounds that Australia would lose sovereignty over its clearing systems and the deal would compromise Sydney's goal to become a regional financial hub.
A Treasury spokesman wouldn't comment on the SABMiller bid for Foster's but said the Foreign Investment Review Board reviews deals based on the country's national interest.
The bid follows the recent demerger of Foster's wine business into a separate listed company, Treasury Wine Estates. TWE.AU +1.12% Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. Australia: Sydney $4.52 +0.05 +1.12% Dec. 12, 2013 4:49 pm Volume : 7.10M P/E Ratio 69.78 Market Cap $2.96 Billion Dividend Yield 3.10% Rev. per Employee N/A 09/23/13 Treasury Wine Slumps After CEO... More quote details and news » The wine business has struggled in recent years and was seen as discouraging approaches for Foster's before the demerger.
Foster's beer business has long been considered a potential takeover target. Sales of beer in Australia have come under pressure in recent years as specialist boutique and low-carbohydrate beers have grown in popularity. In Foster's most recent financial results, its Carlton and United Breweries beer volumes for Australia declined 5.8%. Management said its beer division was hurt by a "significant decline" in beer market volume in Australia.
SABMiller said it has a "proven track record" of improving the financial and operational performance of the businesses it acquires.
For SABMiller, maker of Grolsch, Peroni Nastro Azzuro and Miller Lite, the move marks a change in strategy, having pegged its growth on emerging markets that contribute more than 80% of SABMiller's profits, compared with 50% for its rivals. Meanwhile, the mature markets in which it operates, like North America and Europe, have been under pressure.
A deal at the current price would be the fifth largest takeover in the brewing industry's history, according to Dealogic data.
The Australian beverages market has been consolidating in recent years. Kirin KNBWY -1.89% Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. ADS U.S.: OTCBB $15.07 -0.29 -1.89% Dec. 11, 2013 3:52 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 15,936 P/E Ratio 11.45 Market Cap $14.76 Billion Dividend Yield 2.33% Rev. per Employee $590,351 More quote details and news » Holdings Co. acquired Foster rival Lion Nathan Ltd. for about A$3.3 billion in 2009.
Analysts said SABMiller's bid for Foster's falls short of what Kirin paid for Lion Nathan on a price-to-forward earnings multiple.
If the multiple paid by Kirin for Lion Nathan were applied to Foster's, that would equate to an A$5.40- to A$5.50-a-share offer, Citigroup analyst Andy Bowley wrote in a note.
"We expect SABMiller to return with a higher bid though question whether it can meet our view of the board's expectations given limited synergies, low post-deal returns, and added risk given current Australian dollar strength," Mr. Bowley said.
Other analysts said rival bidders are likely to emerge.
Japanese brewer Asahi Breweries Ltd. 2502.TO -0.76% Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. Japan: Tokyo ¥2880 -22 -0.76% Dec. 12, 2013 3:00 pm Volume : 1.97M P/E Ratio 22.49 Market Cap ¥1434.80 Billion Dividend Yield 1.49% Rev. per Employee ¥94,504,200 More quote details and news » has been viewed as a potential buyer of Foster's beer business, in part because of its existing tie-up with Foster's to market Asahi's flagship brew in Australia.
A spokesman for Asahi Breweries wouldn't comment on whether the company is considering bidding for Foster's. The company's president, Naoki Izumiya, has been advocating for overseas acquisitions as a way to grow sales.
SABMiller's joint venture partner in Australia, Coca-Cola Amatil, CCL.AU +1.66% Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd. Australia: Sydney $11.65 +0.19 +1.66% Dec. 12, 2013 4:49 pm Volume : 2.93M P/E Ratio 20.71 Market Cap $8.99 Billion Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee N/A 11/19/13 HEARD ON THE STREET: Pour a Co... 10/24/13 Australia Grapples to Preserve... More quote details and news » said earlier Tuesday that the pair were amending the terms of their JV to allow SABMiller to buy shares in Foster's. Their initial arrangement limited SABMiller's ability to buy shares in Foster's in its own right.
Foster's is being advised by Goldman Sachs, Gresham and Allens Arthur Robinson. SABMiller is being advised by Moelis, J.P. Morgan and RBS.
--David Rogers in Sydney and Hiroyuki Kachi in Tokyo contributed to this article.
Write to Cynthia Koons at email@example.com


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Originally posted 01/05/2014 02:30PM
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A cruise to Hawaii is on many cruisers bucket list and one cruise line has added extended cruises to the 50th state on two of their cruise ships.
From fall 2018 through spring 2019, two Holland America Line cruise ships will say “Aloha” to the stunning, sun-drenched islands of Hawaii. Guests interested in exploring the famed island chain can choose from nine cruises with itineraries ranging from 16 to 20 days aboard Eurodam and Amsterdam. Hawaii sailings depart from Seattle, Washington; Vancouver, British Columbia; and San Diego and Los Angeles, California.
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(Beyond Pesticides, April 17, 2017) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published a report on glyphosate testing last week, finding traces of the chemical in about one-third of food products and residue levels above the acceptable limits in almost four percent of grain products. These findings come on the heels of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to abandon plans for testing the U.S. food supply for glyphosate residues. In light of this, Beyond Pesticides is again urging USDA to test for glyphosate residues in U.S. food.
According to the CFIA report: “In 2015-2016, 3188 samples of domestic and imported food products were collected and tested for glyphosate residues in three programs:
- Testing of 482 samples of fresh and processed fruits and vegetables as part of the National Chemical Residue Monitoring Program (NCRMP);
- Retail survey of 2497 samples of grains (barley, buckwheat, and quinoa), beverages, bean, pea, lentil, chickpea and soy products;
- A survey of over 209 retail samples of infant foods as part of the 2015-2016 Children’s Food Project.”
Out of the 3,188 products tested, glyphosate residues are detected in 29.7% of samples. The highest number of samples with residues detected occur in bean, pea and lentil products, at 47.4%. Of those bean, pea, and lentil samples, 0.6% have residues higher than allowed by Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit (MRL). The second highest number of samples found to have glyphosate residues occur in grain products, at 36.6%. Out of those grain samples, 3.9% have residues higher than allowed by the MRL. Even though samples are found that exceed the MRL, Health Canada has determined that none pose a health or safety risk. Many scientists, environmentalists, and concerned citizens disagree, pointing to the extensive science demonstrating the harm of glyphosate exposure, even at low levels.
Glyphosate became a focus of media attention following the 2015 World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classification of glyphosate as a “probable human carcinogen.” In addition to IARC’s findings, previous studies have linked the toxicant to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma. One study finds that chronic, low-dose exposure to glyphosate leads to adverse effects to liver and kidney health. Roundup formulations can also induce a dose-dependent formation of DNA adducts (altered forms of DNA linked to chemical exposure, playing a key role in chemical carcinogenesis) in the kidneys and liver of mice. Human cell endocrine disruption on the androgen receptor, inhibition of transcriptional activities on estrogen receptors on HepG2, DNA damage and cytotoxic effects occurring at concentrations well below “acceptable” residues have all been observed.
Even more concerning is the fact that Monsanto, the producer of Roundup (glyphosate), may have colluded with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to fight the IARC cancer classification for glyphosate. According to the New York Times, unsealed court documents “include Monsanto’s internal emails and email traffic between the company and federal regulators [and] suggested that Monsanto had ghostwritten research that was later attributed to academics.” Monsanto has made several other efforts to muddle the science showing glyphosate causes harm.
While federal oversight and regulation lags behind, environmental groups, like Beyond Pesticides, are urging localities to restrict or ban the use of glyphosate and other unnecessary toxic pesticides. Beyond Pesticides promotes these actions and many more through the Tools for Change webpage. This page is designed to help activists and other concerned citizens organize around a variety of pesticide issues on the local, state, and national level. Learn how to organize a campaign and talk to your neighbors about pesticides with our factsheets.
Consumers can also avoid glyphosate exposure by buying and supporting organic food and agriculture. Beyond Pesticides has long promoted the importance of organic in a sustainable food system, and works to promote the widespread transition of conventional farmland to organic production. Utilizing ecological pest management strategies, organic practices, and solutions that are not chemical-intensive is the most appropriate and long-term solution to managing unwanted plants, or weeds. To find out more about the work Beyond Pesticides is doing on organic integrity and actions you can take, check out Keeping Organic Strong, or to see all the reasons to go organic, visit Eating with a Conscience.
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Private sector’s activities targeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) needs to be well structured and enhanced. Moreover, their work is not very well documented. They should have a targeted plan of action for achieving different targets of SDGs.
These opinions emerged at a consultation meeting titled, “Roundtable Discussion on the Contribution of the Private Sector in Delivering SDGs”. The meeting was held on 11 April 2019 and was jointly organised by Citizen’s Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh and Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI). This activity is a part of an ongoing discussion with different stakeholders in connection to upcoming programme of the Citizen’s Platform titled, Citizens Conclave: Four Years of SDGs in Bangladesh, to be held 27 April 2019. As a part of the national consultation, the Citizen’s Platform is preparing reports on the progress of the SDGs implementation. The national consultation will be organised before the meeting of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development in 2019. Goal-specific reports are being prepared by the Platform’s partner organisations.
Six goal-group presentations were made by respective anchor organisations. The anchor organisations are working with more partner organisations to prepare the reports. The private sector representatives opined their views and comments on the draft of the reports and also informed about their support in skills development programme that they carried out in 2017 in collaboration with the government. Collaboration among private sector and the civil society organisations were also called for.
Mr Mahbubur Rahman, President, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – Bangladesh; Mr Golam Mainuddin, Chairman, MCCI; Mr Md Fazlul Hoque, Former President, Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF) and Former President, BKMEA, and Mr Salahuddin Kasem Khan, Former President, BEF were present at the meeting. From the Citizen’s Platform, the convenor of the Platform and CPD’s Distinguished Fellow, Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya and, Core group members of the Platform, Professor Mustafizur Rahman, Distinguished Fellow, Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) and Mr Asif Ibrahim, Vice Chairman, Newage Group also attended the meeting.
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Ramayana is the only epic that has moved the consciousness of millions. Over the centuries, countless storytellers have been inspired by the story of Rama across the subcontinent because of its appeal. A wide variety of people have retold the Ramayana in their own language, adding their own unique flavor. Jain poets to Bhavabhutis, Kamban to Goswami Tulsidas were among them. There are still many questions about Rama’s story, despite its popularity and popularity. How did Rama’s childhood and youth shape him?
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Ami Ganatra graduated from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA). Besides being a management professional, she is also a devout yoga practitioner and a yoga instructor who studies Sanskrit and Indian knowledge systems. Both Mahabharata Unraveled and Ramayana Unravelled are not retellings or imaginative reworkings but an effort to present the epic’s story, learnings, and nuances in their original forms and make them accessible to everyone.
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The work to be carried out in GEOURBAN has been broken down into 9 Work Packages (WPs) following the logical phases of the implementation of the project:
- WP1: Project Management (led byFORTH).
- WP2 is dedicated to Urban Planning Requirements relative to EO. It will document current understanding and the status of needs of urban planning and management that can be supported by EO data and methods. WP2 is led by UNIBAS.
- WP3 is related to EO-based indicators development. It is a central WP in GEOURBAN, because the main research activity will focus on the development of these indicators. They will be the result of the synthesis of several EO products at various scales in a way that they result in meaningful information for urban planning and management. WP3 is led byFORTH.
- WP4 includes the micro-scale applications in GEOURBAN case studies. WP4 is led by KUZGUN.
- WP5 includes the local and regional applications in GEOURBAN case studies. WP5 is led by UNIBAS.
- WP6 includes the investigation of the potential of future missions to support the GEOURBAN indicators and information system. WP6 is led by DLR.
- WP7 is dedicated to Information System Development including its design and development activities. GEOURBAN will exploit the advances in EO and information systems technologies to develop a tool which will be used to support the decision making in urban planning and management. WP7 is led by GRADI.
- WP8 includes demonstration and feedback by the end-users on the applicability, usefulness and potential impact of the GEOURBAN Information System. WP8 is led by GARD.
- WP9: Dissemination – Exploitation. It will cover activities related to dissemination and exploitation, such as the establishment of a network community, the provision of publishable deliverables and the setting up of workshops, ect. WP9 is led by GARD.
There are two horizontal WPs (Management and Dissemination – Exploitation) and seven thematic WPs. The framework of CoP’s will also run across the WPs 2 and 8. WP1 interacts with all the other WPs since it coordinates and monitors project implementation. WP2 to WP8 provide information to WP9. This information is related to the progress and achievements of the project and will be disseminated and used to support exploitation of the GEOURBAN indicators and Information System. WP2 specifies the urban planning and management requirements. Therefore it provides guidelines to the other thematic WPs. The EO-based indicators will be developed in WP3, taking into account these guidelines. The EO data will be analysed in WPs 4 and 5, whereas the capabilities of future missions will be explored in WP6. WPs 4, 5 and 6 will give inputs to WP3. The indicators that will be developed in WP3 will be integrated in the information system to be developed in WP7. As it is shown in Figure 4, WPs 4, 5 and 6 provide also inputs to WP7 via WP3. These inputs will be used for the information system database development. The selected GEOURBAN case studies will be used in WP8 for the GEOURBAN information system demonstration.
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An upright posture is the Ideal conditions for breathing and vocalisationbecause we are our own sounding body. A developed Body awareness, the flexible use of our spine and the strengthening of the associated musculature also have a positive effect on our inner state of mind. Anyone who sings or speaks frequently in front of others knows how important it is to be able to to feel good in one's own body. This is the only way to create the spark that convinces and inspires the audience.
To create a upright and self-confident posture you need to stand securely and consciously. That's why we do exercises that increase the contact of your feet to the ground and thus your Improve stand.
Posture and movement are closely related. Many singers and performers therefore look to dance, martial arts etc. for Inspirationin order to improve their Stage performance to make it more varied through unusual movements. In our exercises you break out of your movement comfort zone and discover your body anew. We use natural movement sequences that we often neglect in everyday life, such as twists, bends and stretches. Let yourself be surprised by what your body is capable of!
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