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LRC: Golden League Paris Recap
*Results Paris was a great meet highlighted by Bernard Lagat squaring off with Kenenisa Bekele in the 3,000m, where the Ethiopian showed he's just too strong off a fast pace. Other remarkable performances came from Sanya Richards, Usain Bolt and the surprises of the meet Anna Willard and Dexter Faulk. There's much more to talk about so read our recap, see the photos and watch video of the top races. *Official LRC Thread Here *Video of Willard's Win, Bolt's 9.77 *Flotrack Interviews including Khadevis Robinson.
*Bolt Sends Out Worlds Warning With Stormy 9.79 *"It Was Like Flying" Says Bolt
*Kerron Stewart Very Confident As Win Streak Continues Stewart has been as dominant as Bolt lately but nobody seems to notice.
*Great Article On USA's Dexter Faulk As He Gets The Biggest Hurdles Win Of His Career One of the best stories of the summer is the emergence of Dexter Faulk.
*Wariner Finding Form Again Thanks To Clyde Hart Will Coach Hart mentor the men's and women's 400m champion in Berlin this summer? It hinges on Wariner getting fitter.
Super Sanya And The Women's 400m
Sanya Richards won in Paris by over a second and looks unbeatable. Even more impressive is her career record 37th sub-50 clocking. Still only 24, she broke a tie with Marita Koch of East Germany, whom you can read about here.
*Sanya Richards Not Taking Ohuruogu Or Jamaica's Shericka Williams Lightly For Worlds It's hard to believe Sanya Richards has broken 50 seconds more times than any woman in history, is only 24, yet has no international championships to her name. This year she might get the Golden Jackpot and Worlds individual gold.
Ohuruogu To Miss Paris AND London With Hamstring Injury We're used to Ohuruogu missing doping tests, but not the big meets.
*Olympic Champ Might Miss Berlin, Too
Leading Up To Paris
*Usain Bolt Ready To Put On Show in 100m In Paris
*UK's Simeon Williamson Coming Into His Own After British 100m Triumph, Races Bolt Friday
*Bolt Mania Has Struck Paris As Fans Eagerly Awaits Usain's 100m Performance
*Bolt Says His 19.59 Came Without Him Having Started Serious 200m Training
Distance News - 3k Bekele vs. Lagat At 3:05pm
*Women's 800 In Paris To Feature Americans Maggie Vessey, Hazel Clark, Anna Willard And Shannon Rowbury
*Frenchman Mekhissi-Benabbad Going For Sub-8 In Steeple In Paris He'll be rabbited perfectly at 8:00 pace and says he's confident he'll do it.
*Recommended Read: Jeremy Wariner To Run Paris 400m Great update on Jeremy Wariner from the IAAF as he readies for his first significant race in a long while.
*A Look At Sanya Richards And Jeremy Wariner Len Johnson of Runner's Tribe takes a look at two of the fastest quarter-milers in history.
*Ohuruogu Withdraws With Tight Hamstring The Olympic champion has no momentum in the 400m as Sanya Richards is light years ahead of her right now.
*HJ Loses Some Luster As Ariane Friedrich Withdraws The 24-year-old German beat Vlasic in Berlin.
Athletics Kenya Conotinues To To
Embarrass Assert Itself
Athletics Kenya Drop Sammy Kitwara From Worlds Team For Running Peachtree 10k The Kenyan Federation runs itself like the US Federation did in the 1960s. In Kenya, or the US for that matter, it is crazy for an administrator to pretend they know better than the athlete and his coach what is best for the athlete's career. In today's era of professionalism, federations should have almost
no power to tell athletes
where to run. In case you've never heard of Kitwara, click here, he is having a breakout 2009 and the official LRC Best Runner You've Never Heard Of.
*Message Board Thread On Kitwara's Dropping
Gregory Konchellah Will Not Run For Kenyan Federation After They Get Upset He Entered European Meet This Past Week Without Their Permission The Kenyan brass seem to tip their hat on this one. Konchellah was trying to give up his Bahrain passport for a Kenyan one. Somehow the Kenyans act like because the guy entered a meet in Europe and they couldn't perhaps shake him down for some money that his days as a Kenyan are over.
LRC Report #2 From Ethiopia: Sihine Optimistic For 10k As Ethiopian Federation Is Excited About Chances For 1,500 & Steeple Success In 2009 Recently, the Ethiopians have ruled the 5k and 10k. In 2009, they are hoping to rule the 1,500 as well and maybe even add some hardware in the steeple.
- Rupp, With His 3.9 GPA, Named Scholar Athlete Of The Year
- Kara Goucher Running Rock 'N Roll Half Marathon In Chicago On Aug. 2
Recap: LaShawn Merritt Runs 44.54 (Wariner A No-Show), Asbel Kiprop Runs 1:43.48 As 3 Break
1:44, Yargelis Savigne Triple Jumps 15 Meters, Jamal Sub-4 Again The 2nd sub-1:44 clocking of the year for Kiprop. This meet was hyped as a Wariner-Merritt showdown at 400 but Wariner ran at an obscure Italian meet the day before, only clocking 45.74.
Message board thread mocking Wariner's 45.74 Americans Erin Donohue (4:05.21) and Sarah Bowman (4:05.67) both set PRs.
LetsRun.com Goes Global LRC's Ethiopian Correspondent: Double Olympic Champ Tirunesh Dibaba Back In Training - Optimistic About Chances In Berlin Yes, that's right. We now have an Ethiopian correspondent who periodically is going to give us insight on the stars from Ethiopia. In his first piece, he catches up with Dibaba at practice and also sees Sihine, Defar and others. Article + photos.
Saturday's Heusden KBC Nacht Meet Website Matt Tegenkamp will run the 5k, if he gets the A standard (13:20), then teammate Evan Jager (left) will go to Worlds in the 5,000m. Jager himself
is in the 1,500m. On the women's side, Pamela Jelimo will contest the 800m. Speaking of Coach Schumacher's runners, we saw this today: Runner's World Video Series "From Wisconsin To Worlds" Will Follow Teg, Solinsky and Jager This Summer
*MORE From Europe: Pamela Jelimo To Race 800m In Heusden
*Jana Pittman-Rawlinson, Former World Champ, To Race 400h In Heusden
*Dwight Phillips To Race Competitive 100m In Zaragoza Saturday
7 Dopers Suspended By IAAF Reason to celebrate this weekend. Our sport actually punishes cheaters!
Elites In The News
- Recommended Listen: NPR's Marketplace Highlights 2009 1-Second Boston Marathon Champion Salina Kosgei This is a really interesting look at what life is like for Kosgei, who spent a dozen years toiling as a mid-distance runner before finding success in the marathon. NPR's journalist, charged with investigating running as a profession, spent 4 days with Kosgei in Kenya. Find out what it's like to go from a very good runner to a Boston Champion.
- Geoffrey Mutai Blasts 27:39 Road 10k In The Netherlands Holy cow that's fast.
- Dayron Robles To Race David Oliver And David Payne In London Grand Prix We're interested in Oliver's return to see if he can match the world #1.
- "I think I quit three times this year; I was so frustrated." - US Vaulter Toby Stevenson, 2004 Olympic Silver Winner. Toby is one of the best American vaulters of all-time and is finally finding himself healthy.
Liege: *Results *US Women's 5k Team Set as Julie Culley Gets B Standard Culley is going to Berlin as Bizarri has called it a season. In other action, Lopez Lomong ran 1:46 and C. Smith 1:47. Geena Gall came up short in the 800 in her quest for a sub-2:00 (Gall doesn't need the sub 2:00 to go to Worlds but if she does get it, it means there is no chance Vessey goes) as she loses to Brenda Martinez.
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish?
Walter Dix Finally Resolves His Dispute With Agent Kimberly Holland How much money did Dix miss out on as a result of this dispute? We imagine a ton.
Duncan Kibet Talks Big About Getting The WR In Berlin "I will stand a high chance of attaining the feat (sub 2:03:59) if Haile Gebrselassie goes for the world record ... Whether I win or not, I need the time and Haile is my only challenger."
*2010-2012 USA Indoors To Be In Albuquerque
*Poor Ticket Sales For World Champs Lead IAAF To Start Advertising Campaign
*IAAF To Have Feeder Events For Diamond League
*BBC Takes UK Athletics To Court
LRC Week In Review We've got it all covered: American female distance runners kicking butt in Europe, the most beautiful race we've ever seen Usain Bolt run, Tyson Gay running a pretty damn good race of his own, the track and field world still bleeding itself to death by focusing on times, and even some compassion as we give props for guys nearly getting DFL (Dorian Ulrey) and running in all-comers meets (Khadevis Robinson). Plus career advice and more.
OSU Athletic Director Impressed With German Fernandez Calls him the greatest distance runner since Jim Ryun.
Bernard Lagat Gets 3:32.56 1,500m Win In Morocco Looks like he's rounding into form at the right time. Saif Shaheen fell in the meet; his status is unknown.
- Tyson Gay To Run 200 In London, Not Face Bolt Rumor on the street is USATF boss Doug Logan has the whole US 4 x 100 team running for free as well and some are worried what it means for the future. Athletes/agents feel free to email us on this to make our job easier.
- Will USOC TV Channel Kill Chicago's Olympic Chances? We seriously doubt it. As for there being a 2nd cable channel for Olympic sports, it seems like a good thing. Just as competition drives up prices for athletes, competition for sports is good as well. Although the USOC channel thinks it will get access to all the Olympic Trials for free, which does not seem to be the best solution.
- Kerron Stewart, Bekele, Sanya Richards And Isinbayeva Left In Golden League $1 Million Jackpot Chase With 3 Events To Go
- New Zealand Olympian Starts Escort Agency To Fund His 2012 Training

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- “A novel built like a puzzle, which will leave you breathless.” – Télérama, France
- “A sweeping saga as lush and unforgiving as the African veldt.” – Karen Dionne, The New York Journal of Books
- A mesmerising read.” – Joan Smith in the Sunday Times (London)
These are just some of the varied raving reviews Deon Meyer’s top seller ‘Trackers‘ continues to receive 8 years after its release.
So it comes as no surprise that Meyer’s mind-blowing book-to-screen adaptation would go on to shatter local viewership records, thus becoming the most watched show on M-Net in 2019.
Average viewership per episode have outperformed not only local shows in all genres on M-Net (DStv 101). The series has beat out international favourites, including Game of Thrones, Big Little Lies, Chernobyl, The Big Bang Theory and The Enemy Within.
Furthermore, Trackers is currently trending at the top of the charts across various platforms, including both DStv Now and Showmax – before even completing its run on Sunday, November 24.
“We are over the moon about Trackers’ phenomenal performance to date,” says Yolisa Phahle, Multichoice CEO of General Entertainment, adding: “We set out to create a trailblazing, high-end production that would enthral our MultiChoice customers as well as global audiences.”
Shining the spotlight on SA’s magnificent acting talent, the series is led by Sisanda Henna, whose chilling performance as ruthless villain, Inkunzi, has already landed him a leading role opposite Megan Fox in the forthcoming film Rogue.
James Gracie, Avital Lvova, Thapelo Mokoena and Emmanuel Castis play major roles in the mini-series.
To see how local audiences are raving about Trackers, go to mnet.tv/trackers.
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The 2016 BET Hip-Hop Awards are set to air Oct. 4th, but this past Saturday, Sept. 17th, the show was pre-recorded. So the Complex News team, including our anchor Nadeska Alexis, headed down to Atlanta to cover the Green Carpet for the event.
While in the ATL, we had the chance to catch up with hip-hop veterans Fabolous, T.I., Jeezy, DJ Khaled, and many more. We also caught Lil Yachty and Desiigner on camera having a hilarious convo with just ad-libs. But more importantly, we got to stop by Waffle House for breakfast. Check out the recap video above, and check out the livestream in its entirety here.
Want to experience Complex IRL? Check out ComplexCon, a festival and exhibition on Nov. 5-6, 2016 in Long Beach, Calif., featuring performances, panels, and more. For ticket info, click here. Enter to win an all expense paid VIP trip to ComplexCon here. Contest ends Sept. 21.

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Metrology is the science of measurement, and it includes all theoretical and practical aspects of measurement. Enterprise metrology sensors and software collect, analyze and present measurement data to automatically alert operators of anomalies which might occur during the manufacturing process.
Perceptron says their Autoscan is a series of next generation, industrial metrology products that offer automated 3D scanning and dimensional measurement to the shop-floor. The system uses collaborative robot technology and utilizes Perceptron’s Helix Smart Scanning Sensor Technology to deliver fully-automated dimensional inspection.
Now with its Autoscan Collaborate-Gaget and Autoscan Collaborative-CMM metrology solutions, Perceptron uses its Helix smart sensor – and shop-hardened Vector analysis software – with Collaborative Robot technology.
The Collaborative Robot is designed to allow direct interaction with a production operator within a shared collaborative workspace. The robot and operator can perform tasks simultaneously during manufacturing operations, and this setup negates the requirement for the traditional robot safety fences.
The autoscan self-teach programming capability allows the robot to be programmed fast without the need for off-line software tools; each robot position being self-taught by manually dragging the robot to the next required component scan position. All robot moves are automatically written to the part inspection program, allowing subsequent parts to be inspected automatically. Autoscan captures a 3D digital representation of the part and reports complex form and surface deviations relative to the part’s CAD model, together with discrete information for critical features such as holes, slots and studs.
Perception’s patented Helix smart scanning sensor is already used extensively throughout the global automotive industry for in-process laser scanning of car bodies for dimensional stability and gap and flush measurement.
Helix incorporates MEMS technology and offers the world’s first programmable laser scanner. Their laser line quantity, density, orientation and scanning volume is complemented by full user-programmability, eliminating the need to physically move the laser scanner over the part during most inspection tasks. Component part scanning motion is contained within the Helix smart scanning sensor, dramatically improving cycle times and accuracy of scanned data.
The Helix smart sensor features of programmable scanning volume, laser line number, orientation and density allows bespoke configuration for each specific region of interest on highly detailed, complex parts, and permits configurable part scanning optimization.
Proven shop-hardened VECTOR analysis and reporting software is included standard with Autoscan. Vector monitors production quality at most leading automotive plants and can also be configured to provide process anomaly detection.
Perceptron Autoscan Collaborative Metrology boasts an absolute dimensional measuring system, a comparative gaging option, automatic data acquisition, ‘Teach and Repeat’ manual part programming, programmable scan regions with individual scan line density and orientation and a wide dynamic scanning range along with low susceptibility to ambient light and temperature conditions. Perceptron provides automated industrial metrology products and solutions to manufacturing organizations for dimensional inspection and 3D scanning including 3D machine vision solutions, robot guidance, coordinate measuring machines, laser scanning, and advanced analysis software.
The company’s products are used in automotive, aerospace and other manufacturing companies to manage their complex manufacturing processes. Perceptron says more than 900 systems, 12,000 Perceptron measuring sensors and over 3,000 COORD3 coordinate measuring machines are in active daily use worldwide.
The company is headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and has subsidiary operations in Brazil, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain and the UK.
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Lockport Union-Sun & Journal — I don’t want prayer from the government any more than I want my church to tell me its interpretation of the Constitution. The two influences just shouldn’t meet.
To be fair, there’s nothing in the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, or anywhere else, really, that says there’s a “separation of church and state.” Some believe it’s implied by the First Amendment guarantee to freedom of religion, which many (myself included) interpret as “freedom from religion,” meaning freedom against the type of indoctrination that happens in Greece … and Niagara County … and who knows how many other places in the nation.
The attorney for the Town of Greece applauded the Supreme Court’s decision on Monday, saying the court affirmed “that Americans are free to pray.” On that, I’d agree. But we should also be free from being prayed to … or at.
If, as a Christian, I find the practice offensive, how do others feel?Scott Leffler is a Christian. But that's between him and God. You be what you want to be. He won't hold it against you as long as you don't pressure him to convert. Follow him on Twitter @scottleffler.

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travelling around South West Norway.
It was generally very poor, bird-wise, although my expectations weren't
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scenery was stunning, with lots of waterfalls, fjords and mountains.
Some bird highlights were: Red-backed Shrike, Icterine Warbler, Sea Eagle,
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Last summer actors Michael Jai White and Gillian White said their “I dos” in an extravagant Thailand wedding affair. The couple first met over 20 years ago, but at the time they went their separate ways. But their fates were sealed. Years later, after working on their careers and dissolving their previous marriages, they reconnected and found that they could love again. Now as their one-year anniversary approaches, the couple share the lessons they’ve learned about life and love and their secret to blended family bliss.
How has marriage changed your almost 20-year relationship?
Michael: I think it changes for the better. There is more equity. I don’t think anybody is supposed to be in sync that damn long. I try my best to explain this, but the marriage was not the pinnacle. It was a formality. I know people look toward that ceremony, but it was an occurrence that just happened along our way. We continued the bliss that we had once we just got back together.
Gillian: All of these years, we have always got along really, really well. We dated a long time ago and then we went our separate ways, but we always remained friends. It was never anything bad between us. So, us getting back together was just like it was meant to be.
What’s one piece of advice you would give couples that are about to get married?
Michael: Celebrate your flaws, because that’s what makes you an individual. People try to be perfect and I think that’s a problem. You deny your other half the ability to love you for completely who you are when you hide your imperfections.
Gillian: I think a big thing is you’ve got to let go of ego. I think in relationships, a lot of people want to be right, and they want to be the ones leading things. We don’t have any ego in this relationship. Whatever he’s good at I let him handle it. If I’m good at something, he lets me handle it. Whatever we’re good at together, we do it together. To me, it creates such a perfect chemistry, and you don’t have those moments of fighting, arguing or bumping heads.
Michael: You’re on the same team. Sometimes people involve themselves with trying to prove that the other person doesn’t love them because of x, y, or z, which is such a waste of time. No matter what I do or no matter what she does, there’s nothing that she could do that will make me think that she doesn’t love me and vice versa.
How did you both overcome your divorces to make room to love each other again?
Gillian: I had to learn to let go of everything and just let myself be completely open to Michael’s love, because I had to see him for whom he was and he’s completely not like the person in my other marriage. I had to be open and let all of his love just consume me and overwhelm me. That’s what made me a better person opposed to holding on to all of that baggage of pain and hurt. Everything I had been through gave me a greater appreciation for him.
Michael: I would never advocate for anybody to get married if it weren’t for the reasons I married Gillian. I got married almost as a contract, for the sake of extraneous circumstances. It’s like I gave up on the fairy tale or the ideal. Ultimately that contract did not work. I was a bit more jaded. I was the one who thought that maybe all women were crazy, which I wrote in a viral letter. As much as I thought I knew, I had no idea that a relationship could be like the one I’m in now. I have never seen nor have ever witnessed it in my life. I’m just amazed and I feel like the luckiest guy on the planet.
You both have children from previous relationships, how has the process of blending your families gone for your kids?
Michael: Our daughters, early on, were just berating us about when we were going to get married. When they’re together, we don’t exist. Hopefully some of this goes without saying, but you have to embrace the children as if they are your children, because they are. You make sure to be very observant of every personality and whether the kids are blended or your own, you always need to be steps ahead. Know your child because what’s good for one kid may not be good for the other.
Gillian: They’re both seven and incredibly close. They’ve been like that since day one. I think when people try to force relationships it doesn’t work. You just let it come naturally and I think that’s what we did. We just let it happen. It wasn’t like, oh you guys are going to be sisters and this is how it’s going to be. Everything just kind of fell into place. When children have blended families, and when they really see how happy the parents are in this new relationship, I think it does make a difference. I think they see how happy we are. You have to realize they come from marriages of parents that didn’t work out. They might have seen things when it was tense or uncomfortable. Now they see two people come together that are their parents, who are really happy, really in love, and the tension and drama is gone; I think it makes a big difference in the household and creates a more loving environment.
Michael: Our greatest compliment to date is when our teenager said that we are her #relationshipgoal. For a teenager to say that, it says something. She won’t settle for less than what she’s seen. I think that’s one of the greatest gifts you can give your children. Give them an example of how to live, and an example of how to be happy.
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“From Beijing to Atlanta: Ling, Bo and Hong Zhang.” Through April 3. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Whitespace, 814 Edgewood Ave. 404-688-1892. www.whitespace814.com.
By Catherine Fox
Ling Yan Zhang sites her “Butterfly Series” in a world somewhere between the ideal landscapes of traditional Chinese painting and a dream, inhabited by giant butterflies and Tibetan monks.
Bo Chun Zhang’s “Treasures” are immaculate lithographs in which antique Chinese bowls decorated in colorful traditional designs are juxtaposed with the utilitarian fixtures of American bathrooms.
Hong Chun Zhang makes hyper-real, large-scale charcoal drawings of disembodied tresses, which might flow Rapunzel-like on long vertical scrolls or cover a rectangular one like an abstract painting.
But for their last names, a viewer might not even notice that the three artists who share Whitespace are sisters. The connections born of shared experiences and DNA add another level of interest to an already satisfying show. The Zhang sisters’ parents both practice traditional Chinese arts, and each trained in those traditions at their Beijing art academy.
The academy also required training in Western techniques, and the sisters either earned advanced degrees in the United States or have lived here a long time. Hence, their assurance in both and the fluidity with which they move back and forth.
They reference their heritage in different ways, from Ling’s quotations of Chinese painting and Bo’s use of the scroll format to Hong’s Ming and Qing bowls. Shades of Surrealism, Realism, even Pop also inform this work.
The sisters build their work on metaphor to convey their thinking, which, though filtered through similar experiences, is all their own. In the end, their work stands alone, as it should.


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Australia’s opposition leader Peter Dutton has opened the door for the Liberal-National Coalition to put nuclear energy on the table as a policy going forward—a proposal previously panned by Energy Minister Chris Bowen as the “most expensive form of energy.”
An internal process will be run to examine the potential for “advanced and next-generation nuclear technologies” and chaired by Ted O‘Brien, the shadow minister for climate change and energy, who will then submit the report to the Coalition policy committee. O’Brien has long advocated for nuclear energy.
“It is high time that Australia had an honest and informed debate on the benefits and costs of nuclear energy,” Dutton said in a statement.
“The current energy crisis has shown the importance of getting more dispatchable power into the grid. The average wholesale electricity price in the second quarter this year was three times higher than the same time a year ago—a situation described by the Australian Energy Market Operator as ‘unprecedented.’”
While Dutton said renewable energy sources had a role in Australia’s energy mix, it needed to be balanced with investment in dispatchable energy generators. He said that based on current trends around 60 percent of Australia’s coal-fired generators would be closed by 2030, which could leave households and businesses vulnerable to blackouts.
“Nuclear energy is a mature, proven technology. It can provide the reliable, emissions-free, base-load electricity Australia needs. Estimates show that it would cost the world US$1.6 trillion more to meet the Paris targets without nuclear energy.”
Climate Change Action in the PipelineHis position comes as the federal Labor government pushes to legislate a hard emissions reduction target into law with the support of the left-wing Australian Greens.
The focus of the Climate Change Bill 2022 is to set a 43 percent emissions reduction target by 2030, up from the previous target under the Morrison government of 26-28 percent.
The implications of the Bill will see the federal government look to overhaul the energy grid so that it is predominantly supported by renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, hydro, and potentially backed up by battery storage and gas. Currently, around 64.67 percent of Australia’s energy grid is powered by coal-fired generation.
“Nuclear is the most expensive form of energy. We have a cost of living crisis, energy prices going through the roof, and what’s [the opposition’s] big bright idea? Let’s have the most expensive form of energy we can possibly think of.”


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Kuna's urban forest provides many economic, health, and environmental benefits for city residents and businesses. Trees produce oxygen and filter airborne particulates, thus improving Kuna's air quality. A healthy urban forest will improve water quality and reduce storm water runoff thus saving city residents storm water mitigation fees.
A mature tree canopy provides shade, contributes to summer cooling, and moderates the affects of wind in the urban environment. This reduces energy consumption and costs, saving Kuna residents thousands of dollars yearly. Trees also impart a distinctive character and beauty to our city, enrich the aesthetic experience of the community, soften and screen urban development, provide a habitat for wildlife, and add to area history, civic pride, and citizen involvement.
Trees offer many economic benefits like increasing property and business values, as well as attracting tourists, businesses, and residents, resulting in more city revenue. As Kuna becomes more urbanized, our urban forest and woodlots become increasingly more important. Educating area residents as to the importance of our urban canopy is one of the objectives of the City of Kuna Forestry Department.
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Nyla Rose has been outspoken about her desire to face this multi-time Women's Champion.
During a recent appearance on the Battleground Podcast, AEW's Nyla Rose discussed a number of topics, including her wrestling dream matches. At the top of her list is Mickie James. The former AEW Women's Champion says she has a long list of reasons as to why she'd love to face Mickie.
"I would love to — and I've said this before, Mickie James, for a myriad of reasons, like a whole Jericho list of reasons. I would love to have a match one-on-one with Mickie James. If that's possible, we can do that. Hey, I'm all for it," Rose said.
She then added that the IMPACT Digital Media Championship should be hers and doesn't care who she has to fight to get it.
"Whoever is the IMPACT Digital Media Champion, because I feel like I should have that… Hey, bitches can be dudes or females, you know? it doesn't matter. I’ll break him, too," she said.
Matt Cardona currently holds the IMPACT Digital Media Title. At the 2022 AEW Awards, Nyla Rose won 'Best Twitter Follow.' Click here to view the complete list of winners.
Elsewhere during the interview, Nyla said that Vickie Guerrero is the MVP of the AEW Women's locker room. Click here to learn more.
Nyla Rose, with Vickie Guerrero in her corner, will challenge for the AEW Women's World Championship against Thunder Rosa at Battle of the Belts II on Saturday, April 16, 2022. If she wins, she will become the first-ever two-time AEW Women's World Champion.
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I met Paul Theroux, American travel writer and novelist, at a meeting organised by the Madras Book Club recently. The subject was interesting; travel in the fourth dimension… the return journey. Theroux, 67, did not disappoint lacing his talk with humour as he traced his experiences across the world Amritsar, London, Tashkent, Hanoi… A travel writer has to be a listener, needs to be humble, an eavesdropper, invisible, he said. He should know, having authored so many travel books.
The hint was obvious – you don’t become a travel writer if you visit Kodaikanal, for instance, write a piece about it and get it published in a newspaper or magazine. Travel begins in the mid, with a clear mind. Theroux makes it a point to re-visit places he has been to years or decades ago. “You see the changes, what time does to a place. When you grow older, you can even predict. So retrace your steps. That is what travel writers have to do,” he said. For example, he hardly found any change in Burma (Myanmar) and Sri Lanka, re-visiting the places after decades. Only when there is peace, things change, he pointed out.
Massachusetts-born Theroux is best known for The Great Railway Bazaar (1975), a travelogue about a trip he made by train from Britain through Western and Eastern Europe, West Asia, through South Asia, then South-East Asia, up through East Asia, as far east as Japan, and then back across Russia to his point of origin. He has had a long association with V.S. Naipaul, eventually falling out with the latter. You can read his portrayal of Naipaul in Sir Vidia’s Shadow (1998).


2022 Federal Pay Raise and COLA Percentages for 2022
We know the cost of living adjustment (COLA) in January 2022 will be 5.9%. This is the highest COLA increase in almost 40 years. That increase is as large as it is just because of how fast inflation was creeping up through September due to how the annual increase is calculated.
We are not certain what the average federal pay raise in 2022 will be in January. At the moment, it appears likely the 2022 federal pay raise will average 2.7% as President Biden has issued his “alternative pay letter” stating this amount and Congress has not been inclined to legislate a different percentage.
There will be legislation emanating from Congress this year and much of this legislation will be on financial issues. With the 2021 inflation rate going higher, it is possible the expected 2.7% average pay raise may go up or any changes may just get lost in the shuffle.
While all readers are likely looking forward to a 2022 pay raise in whatever form it takes, the actual change to your economic security may be a loss of purchasing power despite receiving more money each month.
3.2% Differential in 2022 Federal Pay Raise and COLA Percentage
There are years when the raise is higher than a COLA. In other years, the COLA is higher. If current projections remain, the differential between the two programs in 2022 will be 3.2%. Has there ever been a year when the difference between the two amounts is this high?
It has happened before.
For those who have been federal employees for a few years, you may recall that from 2010-2016, the annual federal pay raise was very low. In 2012, there was not a federal employee pay raise. But, in that same year, the COLA amount was 3.6%. Here are the actual figures:
|Pay Raise Percentage
There were two years (2010 and 2011) without a COLA increase. This had never happened since the automatic increase formula for Social Security was established in 1975. Prior to these two years of no increase in the annual COLA, the lowest annual adjustment was 1.3% in 1998. The reason for the lack of any increase for two years was because inflation was very low. (Also see Why Your Costs May Be Up But Your Retirement Income Goes Down)
For those with a personal interest in the subject, pay raises under Republican presidents have been higher than under Democrats (See 50 Years of Federal Pay: Democrats v. Republicans)
For the 52-year period from 1970-2021, the federal workforce has had higher pay raises during a Republican administration. Here is the differential:
- The average pay raise per year: 3.71%
- Under Republicans: 4.05%
- Under Democrats: 3.65%
2021 Inflation Rate and Its Impact on the Pay Raise & COLA
The reason for the differential is simple: Inflation is going higher and the COLA increase is tied to inflation. The pay raise is not directly impacted by inflation as it is more of a political decision.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, at the end of October, the annual inflation rate was 6.2%. In one month, the gasoline index went up 6.1% and the food index was up 0.9%. While inflation is still going higher, the COLA for 2022 has already been set.
The rising inflation rate has led to comparisons between inflation under the Carter administration to the Biden administration. Under President Carter, inflation rose by an average of more than 11% in 1979 and almost 14% in 1980. The most recent inflation rate is not that high. Five consecutive months of inflation above 5%, including 6.2% in October, is not a reassuring trend in comparison to the typical rate of 2%.
No one knows if the increasing rate of inflation will suddenly go down or continue to go up. The Biden administration says the inflation is just “transitory” and will go away in 2022. That would be good news but may also be wishful thinking or coming from politicians who want to stay in office. According to Joe Manchin (D-WV):
By all accounts, the threat posed by record inflation to the American people is not “transitory” and is instead getting worse. From the grocery store to the gas pump, Americans know the inflation tax is real and DC can no longer ignore the economic pain Americans feel every day.
Since the start of COVID, Congress has authorized $6 trillion through the American Rescue Plan, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and other legislation. The Federal Reserve has also purchased over $4 trillion of new assets to put more money into the market. Federal debt is now currently equal to the size of the economy, standing at almost 100 percent of our gross domestic product.
Politics aside, this amount of money is a huge monetary stimulus unlikely to help in curbing inflation. An increasing inflation rate will dilute the impact of a pay raise or a COLA increase.
Diluting the Impact of the 2022 Federal Pay Raise & COLA
Current federal employees may actually get a higher check if a person receives a promotion or a within-grade increase. That will help those fortunate enough to increase their income in this way. Those who are retired are more likely to be living on an income that increases with an annual COLA.
No doubt, the COLA increases help. For those that think a COLA will retain purchasing power, that may be a mirage, even with relatively low inflation. The Senior Citizens League estimates that the average Social Security benefit has lost about a third of purchasing power since 2000. COLA’s have not kept up with more expensive prescription drugs, food, and housing.
Some federal employees have an advantage of possible promotions or at least a within-grade pay increase (WIG) coming up. We know that the average federal employee pay went up despite a pay freeze during the Obama administration and that was in a period of very low inflation.
2021 is a good time for anyone who is out of work and wants a job because there is a labor shortage. For those who are seeking a better-paying job, this may be a good time to be in the labor market.
Ending A Strange Year—and Looking to the Future
2021 has been a strange year. The stock market is setting records, the COVID pandemic has disrupted the lives of all Americans, labor and supply shortages are rampant and impacting availability of goods and services, a vaccination mandate emanating from the White House for most of the country is creating even more political division and unrest, and, on top of everything, inflation is rising rapidly. No doubt, there is a lot of uncertainty and apprehension about the impact of the economy on our lives going forward.
There are now more than 100 million people who do not count in calculating the unemployment rate as they are not looking for work. Some are retired, some are probably afraid of COVID, some are disabled, and some are getting by on other sources of money—including various forms of government payments—without having to work.
Readers frequently comment that they could make a higher salary in the private sector. No doubt, that is true in some professions. The federal government has many advantages as an employer—the benefits are good and there is a high average salary and the average is going up.
At the end of June 2021, the average federal employee salary, according to the Office of Personnel Management, was $91,645. At the end of June 2020, the average federal salary was $90,123—$1,522 less than in 2021. This was an increase of about 1.68%. The federal pay raise that became effective in January was an average of 1%.
Some federal employees are likely to look for employment outside of the federal government for a better-paying job.
There are also many employees who are retiring. In September, the retirement backlog at the Office of Personnel Management reached a peak not seen in 8 years. In 2020, an average of 7,674 retirement claims were filed each month. In 2021, as of October, there is an average of 8886 claims filed each month and there are still two very busy months to go in the year.
The table below shows the average number of new retirement claims submitted each month from January – October and the total number of new retirement claims OPM received in the same time period for each of the years shown.
|Average New Claims
The federal workforce is going through a stressful time as many companies are. We do not know what these changes will bring moving forward. In many years, private sector salaries go up more than in the private sector, on average. One report in 2015 described the federal government as “an elite island of secure and high-paid employment, separated from the ocean of average Americans competing in the economy.”
More recently, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, wages and salaries increased 4.2 percent for the 12-month period ending in September 2021 and 2.5 percent for the 12-month period ending in September 2020.
Obviously, comparing private sector employment to the federal sector is complex and there are advantages to both. It is likely more people will leave for a variety of reasons if salaries in the most successful private companies go up faster than the federal government as private sector employment may look more attractive.


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**NEW COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT**
CUPE 2081 Collective Agreement July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022.
There has been a temporary variance for the access to sick leave, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For those CUPE 2081 employees who are unable to work remotely in their positions but have been directed to self-isolate, they can now access sick pay the same as their remote-working colleagues. Please review the variance here: Camosun Sick Leave Variance 2021. If you have questions, please email email@example.com.
Know your rights as a Camosun College employee! Every employee should receive a copy of Local 2081’s Collective Agreement when they start working at the college. Please contact Human Resources if you didn’t receive a copy, or if you need another.
Previous agreement: July 1, 2014-June 30, 2019 Collective Agreement.


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November 21, 2022
For weeks, Russia has struggled to make any territorial advances in Ukraine. Russian troops have retreated from key areas in the east and the south, most recently from the city of Kherson.
The Kremlin’s early objective to quicklytake control of all of Ukraine may have been too ambitious, according to Max Bergmann, director of the Europe program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “Now what Russia is trying to do is not necessarily gain more territory. It’s just hold onto what they have,” Bergmann said.
U.S. government officials expected the war to be over in days. It has so far lasted nearly nine months. Russia did not expect the conflict to last this longeither. That was the Kremlin’s “original sin,” according to Mason Clark, a senior analyst at the Institute for the Study of War.
“What has impeded Russian advances is that they did not prepare to have to fight for so long,” Clark said.A Washington Post analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War shows that, after aggressive advances in the first weeks of war, Russia hasn’t gained more than 1,000 square miles in a week since April.
Weekly changes in assessed territory control in Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers reclaimed the Kherson area after Moscow’s Nov. 11 retreat, marking the biggest victory for Ukraine in the war so far and Russia’s third major blow, after its troops withdrewfrom the north in April and then from Kharkiv in September.
Russia’s struggles to make advances are a direct consequence of the costly initial phase of the war, according to CSIS’s Bergmann. Tens of thousands of its troops were killed and a significant amount of its equipment was destroyed.
After failing to seize Kyiv, the Kremlin was left with “poorly equipped, poorly manned units that aren’t quite fulsome” in the field, Bergmann said. “Many of the resources are exhausted and they haven’t been rotated out.”
After Russia lost resources in Ukraine, it hit a long plateau, unable to make any significant gains.
Total territory controlled by Russia at the end of each week
Since early September, the plateau has turned into a downward trend, with Russian forces consistently losing territory.
Russian-controlled territory in context
Ukraine’s territory is about the same size as the state of Texas, or 6 percent of the United States. Although Ukraine can seem small when compared with the United States, it’s considered large in European standards — the second-largest country, in fact, after Russia.
Before the war, Moscow controlled about 17,000 square miles of Ukraine’s land, split up into Crimea (annexed by the Kremlin in 2014) and the separatist-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk.
By the end of the fourth week of the war, Russia controlled the most land since its invasion, about 51,000 square miles, or 22 percent of Ukraine. In the United States, this percentage would be the equivalent to the entire Midwest and some more.
BEFORE THE INVASION
As of Nov. 17, Russia controlled some 40,000 square miles in Ukraine, mainly in the east and south. That’s about 17 percent of the country, the lowest percentage controlled by Moscow since April.
What comes next
Analysts say Russian President Vladimir Putin’s strategy is aimed at exhausting and outlasting Ukrainian troops, with the aim of decreasing allies’ confidence in Ukraine’s capabilities, all the while strengthening and training new forces.
“The Russian forces might be able to take some territory around Donetsk, but I certainly don’t think they are going to achieve any decisive breakthroughs, which they haven’t for months and months in the war,” Clark said.
Despite Ukraine’s victory in Kherson, reclaiming the east will be a difficult and phased task. “It’s going to require several counteroffensives more to actually retake more Russian-occupied territory,” Clark said.
While momentum seems to be on Ukraine’s side, the shape the war will take in the coming months still hangs in the balance. To Bergmann, the main question is whether Ukraine will be able to keep advancing in the weeks before the winter, when the rain and mud usually make military movements more difficult.
“There’s a lot still to play for in this conflict and it’s very uncertain which direction it will go,” he said.
Data from the Institute for the Study of War, as of Nov. 17.


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Arizona, United States Dance Studios and Instructors Directory
A listing of dance studios, dance instructors, schools, colleges and universities that offer dance classes and instruction. Inclusion on this list does not imply the studio or instructor has been approved, endorsed or checked by Centralhome.com Company Inc. in any way whatsoever.
Arizona Dance Studios and Instructors
Jeanne’s School of Dance - 610 N Alma School Road, Chandler, Arizona. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater, Lyrical, Pom & Cheer, and Hip Hop.
Desert Star Dance - Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Lyrical, Tap, Combo, and Ballet. 1430 W. Warner Rd. Suite 116, Gilbert, AZ USA. (480) 813-7827
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Mona Brandt Arvidson - Dance Instructor – Country Western, Ballroom, Line Dance, Swing. Phoenix, Arizona. 281-830-9929.
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The consistent accuracy is of utmost importance for sensors used over long periods of time. This is why it is of great interest to know the sensor performance after a certain number of quick cooling processes, known as thermal shock. One way to determine this is the long-term stability, which gives the expected precision after a number of thermal cycles. Lake Shore indicates values from 305 K to 77 K after 200 thermal shocks.
But what happens, if the sensor is used after years of storage at room temperature? The link below gives the answer published by Lake Shore. The results are particularly interesting for extraterrestrial applications, since sensors are normally produced years before they start their journey into space.
For this study, the very first Cernox sensors, which were produced 29 years ago, were periodically analyzed and recalibrated. Based on these measurements, their long-term stability was determined. With ±10 mK for temperatures below 10 K, the sensors still show an excellent accuracy. Their long-term stability is in the range of the calibration with ±6 mK at 10 K. Check out the study for further details on the measurements and results.
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Are you interested in or have been talking with your friends about getting custom made prom dresses for prom night? Many young women think about getting a custom made dress for prom night because it allows them the chance to have the dress of their dreams. But where can you get a custom made dress? What should you consider in doing so? Keep reading for these answers and more!
Custom Made Prom Dresses
Is This Right For Me?
When it comes to getting a specialty prom dress custom built for you, there are obviously pros and cons that come to mind.
- The dress of your dreams: Depending on the type of designer or store you go to, you can custom create every part of the dress, from the style to the thread used.
- Unique: If your dress is custom made, you don't need to worry about any of the other girls wearing the same dress as you! Your dress would be a one of a kind piece that you and only you can wear.
- Fit: With getting a dress custom made (especially by a store and not a website), the dress can fit you like a glove.
- Price: Custom made prom dresses can often cost a good deal more than a dress that's already been made--especially depending on the type of materials that you choose to use.
- Time: If you really want to have a part in a custom made dress, it can be a big time investment. There can be multiple fittings and other problems that come up.
Things To Consider
There are a few things that are important to remember when looking into getting a custom made dress.
- There are two types of custom dresses that can be made: the first is a dress built to your body by your specifications and the second is a dress made in the color and style that you like. The difference between the two is that the first is catered to your body while the second is catered to what you like. The second is also cheaper. Think about which one you would prefer before shopping around.
- A more affordable option for custom dresses is to find a dress that you already like and work with accessories and alterations to make the dress more 'you.' If you like a dress, but not its color, you can try and find fabrics that can be dyed. If you don't like the length, you can always hem it. There are always ideas out there!
- Another cheap option is to find a top and a bottom that you like and put them together to create your own prom outfit.
Where To Get Ideas
It's important to know what you're interested in when trying to get a custom piece. Many sites are more than willing to create a dress for you--if you can sketch or describe to them what you'd like!
Some places you can start gathering ideas for you custom dress:
- Go shopping! See what stores have and find what you love and what you hate.
- Women's magazines
- Fashion shows such as Project Runway or America's Next Top Model
- Wedding magazines
- Beauty websites
Where to Find Custom Dresses
If you're looking for a custom piece, here are some places to start your search:
- Lunns will custom make your dress for you and guide you through the process. You can set your style parameters as well as a budget before they begin.
- My Jeanne Couture makes designing your own prom dress easy.
- While June Bridals doesn't allow you to start with any style, they do allow you to customize the dress to your exact color and size specifications.
- Many bridal and fine dress stores are more than willing to work with you on a design and dress.


Joell Ortiz (@joellortiz @BoBATL) returns to his hood in Brooklyn to celebrate making it through rough times with the help of music for “Music Saved My Life”, a single from the Slaughterhouse rapper forthcoming album “House Slippers”. In stores on September 16th. Directed by RRaw Films. Watch below.
ATLien B.o.B. (@bobatl) responds to some criticism he received on his remarks about activism with the quick-strike release “New Black”. He addresses double standards, the over-saturation of rappers, and how to REALLY make a difference in the community by using more than your voice. Listen to Bobby Ray preach his opinions below:


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Enjoy sushi in Bucharest at Ginger Sushi Bar & Lounge
Join us in our restaurant in the hotel lobby. Get ready to be impressed not only by its delicious dishes but also by its large open kitchen where you can observe our experienced Asian chefs cooking up a storm. At this restaurant it’s not only the menu that offers amazing flavors—the well-stocked bar is unique and complements the food in the best way possible
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Mayor's Message: Jennifer Gregerson
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Welcome to the online game Super Penguboy. This is a free Adventure Game. You have been tasked with saving the world from the evil villains of the Super Penguboy Unblocked Game. In this colorful side-scrolling action game, you will help the little penguin overcome many obstacles and traps to get the coins you need to advance the game. You will need to complete all levels to unlock all levels and collect the stars in order to achieve a high score and become the ultimate hero.
Super Penguboy Game is an action game where you play as a penguin in the army. Infiltrating enemy territory and freeing his compatriots are your goals. You'll be in a particular location and control your character by pressing the controls on your game controller. The controls of the game include a variety of weapons that you can use to defeat enemies and earn big points. You can even earn stars if you beat all the levels in the game! Yup7 Games wishes you have fun playing Super Penguboy Unblocked Free Game!


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Gums that bleed easily are a sign of inflammation or infection and can be an indication of gingivitis, which is the first stage of gum disease. There are other factors that can cause our gums to bleed, but whatever the reason, sore and inflamed gums in Covington, KY should not be ignored. Dr. Ryan Estes can evaluate your oral health and determine if gingivitis is causing your bleeding gums.
Neglecting a good oral hygiene routine can often cause your gums to bleed. Left unchecked, bacteria grow in the mouth and can cause inflammation. The inflammation causes the gums to swell and turn red. This results in gingivitis, which is the early stage of gum disease.
Treated early on, many of the effects of gum disease can be reversed. Untreated gingivitis can develop into periodontal disease. In the advanced stage, significant bone and tooth loss often occur as the bacteria cause our bodies to break down supporting structures.
Medications that can cause gums to bleed include over the counter and prescription medications such as:
• Blood thinners
• NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
• Birth control pills
• Blood pressure medications
It is important to tell Dr. Ryan Estes about any medical conditions and medications that you are currently taking.
Hormonal changes during pregnancy can cause gums to bleed more readily. Pregnancy gingivitis is most common during or right after pregnancy because hormone levels are at their highest. Regular cleanings and diligent homecare are particularly important for pregnant women in an effort to avoid developing gingivitis. Women with gum disease are more likely to deliver prematurely or have low birth weight babies.
Delaying treatment for bleeding gums can lead to serious consequences if gum disease is the culprit. Call Dr. Ryan Estes today to seek treatment for your bleeding gums in Covington, KY.

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Why every expat in Dubai needs a will (and how to get one)
Think you need to be old and wealthy to have a will? Wrong. Every Dubai resident needs to protect their assets and legacy, so we spoke to the experts about the new DIFC Wills & Probate Registry to find out more
Many people do not know what a will does because it is a topic that is often avoided. That can be dangerous as it results in many misconceptions arising in relation to individuals’ rights to dispose of their assets. You may have worked hard your entire life to build up a portfolio of assets, but the state may still decide where and to whom some of your assets should go. The reality is we are all going to die, so let’s talk about it.
A loved one’s death is not only an emotional shock; it can also entangle families in costly, time intensive and legally complex processes. It may also disturb any semblance of order and normalcy they try to restore after the passing of a loved one. Here, we address some of the common misconceptions that expatriates in Dubai may have in relation to succession. The DIFC Wills and Probate Registry marks the introduction of a new set of rules relating to succession and inheritance matters for non-Muslims with assets in Dubai, and it is a game changer.
What is the concern for expats when investing in Dubai?
“In the UAE, following the death of a non-Muslim, the distribution of the deceased’s assets is guided by principles of public order and UAE laws, and in most cases Shari’a law serves as the primary basis for legislation in succession matters.” said Nita Maru, Principal, TWS Legal.
For many Dubai expatriates and business people, this means uncertainty and a lack of familiarity with distribution of their assets and their legacy at time of death. The questions on succession and inheritance motivate individuals to move their earnings and assets to overseas jurisdictions.
Andrew Lyons, Senior Associate of Davidson & Co states “Many Dubai expatriates are unaware that if they do not make a will, the process of transferring their assets to their loved ones after death will in many cases be guided by Shari’a, which may differ quite significantly from the traditions and habits of their own cultures. This means that the state may effectively decide which of your family members receives which share
of your estate.”
I have already been told I can draft a ‘Shari’a compliant will’ to protect my assets. Is this enough?
According to Cynthia Trench, Principal of Trench & Associates “There is no such thing as a Shari’a compliant will for non-Muslims (who do not wish to abide by Shari’a) which deals with all of your assets in the UAE. In accordance with Shari’a principles, a Muslim may only make a will for a third of their estate, and may only give such one-third to a Shari’a heir, contingent upon acceptance of the will by the other Shari’a heirs. The designated beneficiaries in this limited will should otherwise be restricted to those persons who are not direct family. Therefore, professionals offering non-Muslim expat clients the option to notarise a ‘Shari’a compliant will’ for their entire estate may ultimately be a futile effort and a risky endeavour.
“In principle, thanks to the UAE Personal Status Law, a non-citizen (and non-Muslim) can request the application of their own country’s law for matters such as divorce and succession. However, the interpretation of various foreign laws and their relevance to a specific succession case proves challenging and confusing, while Shari’a dispositions gave the judiciary clear guidelines.”
Until recently, there was no guaranteed solution aside from a person hoping that their designated heirs would, after your death, agree to re-distribute the estate amongst each other, without engaging in legal battles.
What is the DIFC Wills and Probate Registry?
The DIFC Wills and Probate Registry is a first-of-its kind service in the MENA region. It gives eligible individuals with assets in Dubai the ability to register English language wills according to the principle of testamentary freedom, meaning the freedom to dispose of their property upon death as they see fit, and in accordance with the laws of their home country. It is a unique service at the heart of the MENA region, respecting and recognising cultural and religious diversity of the people living here.
Through this development, Dubai has become the first jurisdiction in the Middle East where non-Muslims can make a will under internationally recognised Common Law principles. The will registration process involves a one hour appointment which can be booked online (difcprobate.ae/appointments).
What does the DIFC Wills & Probate Registry offer?
The Registry aims to provide legal certainty and peace of mind to non-Muslim expatriates, allowing them to choose their beneficiaries, ultimately ensuring that the person’s wishes as stated in their will are carried out, upon their death. It has been designed to protect people’s Dubai assets, their family and loved ones after death.
The system functions as an opt-in mechanism, but the will registration is a pre-condition for those who chose to opt into this system. It allows executors and beneficiaries of an estate to go through the probate process, meaning the process of distributing the deceased’s assets to the beneficiaries named in the will, through the exclusive jurisdiction of the DIFC Courts, which functions in the English language.
What is the role of the DIFC Courts?
The DIFC Wills and Probate Registry works on the basis of existing UAE laws and a new legal development: the DIFC Wills and Probate Registry Rules. A separate entity, the Registry, nevertheless works in conjunction with the DIFC Courts. All Grants of Probate (court orders) after someone’s passing, will be issued by DIFC Courts judges.
In the UK, it is estimated that roughly only 200 out of 200,000 wills have resulted in probate disputes in court. This represents barely 0.1% of the probate grants issued, and in most of those cases, the dispute was a result of the will not being executed properly i.e. the will was not signed or witnessed correctly.
“The risk of such events will be significantly reduced through the formal will registration process utilised by the DIFC Wills and Probate Registry. This system mitigates the risks of probate disputes, by asking the testator to sign the will in the presence of a registry officer, who also acts as the second witness to the will” said Alastair Glover, Principal Associate of Wragge Lawrence Graham.
He continues “The process thereby eliminates most of the challenges to the validity of the will such as those based on lack of proper execution, lack of testamentary capacity, or forgery. Other grounds to challenge a will, such as those based on construction are usually the result of poor drafting, which should be overcome where a lawyer is appointed to draft the will.”
Occasionally, however, there may be challenges which will require the DIFC Courts to rule on contentious matters, such as: when other doubts arise about whether the executors are performing their legal duties, or challenges as to the identity of the beneficiaries, their right to inheritance, issues of paternity, etc.
In case a dispute over a will results in litigation, the parties are to be guided through the DIFC Courts, in accordance with the Rules, and all other laws applicable in the DIFC. Over the past nine years, the DIFC Courts have established a reputation for its efficiency, and its court orders are known for being easily enforced in Dubai.
What does a will contain and why do I need to worry about my assets after death?
Yann Mrazek, Managing Partner of M/Advocates of Law informed us “It is strongly advised that you make a will if you wish to choose which shares of your estate are to be distributed to which people. A will can also help safeguard your loved one’s future, and limit the risks of legal disputes after your death.
“The will appoints an executor; this can be a person or company you trust (for example, your spouse, son or daughter, friend, lawyer, wealth advisor), who then administers the estate and distributes your assets to the beneficiaries you listed in your will. You can also appoint guardians for your minor children in the unfortunate event that you (and your spouse) pass away.”
The will also carves out various beneficiaries in line of priority and can provide instructions on how and when your assets are to be distributed. It may cover various specific family situations and provide instructions to your loved ones, in line with your concerns and wishes.
Diana Hamade, Founder of International Advocates Legal Services said “Unlike a contract, the will is not an ‘animate’ legal document subject to immediate implementation and amendments, if necessary. A person may modify their will during their lifetime, but more often than not the document is only opened and given effect to by a judge once the person passes away. To avoid omissions, it is crucial to consult a licensed legal professional to draft your will, who will ask the right questions and design your will to suit your specific family circumstances and potential situations. Additionally, if a person dies without a will in Dubai, it is known as ‘having died intestate’ and this means the wealth will be distributed according to UAE Personal Status Law 28 of 2005. The DIFC Will gives people the opportunity to secure their loved ones, preferably following the advice of lawyers to prevent any legal issues causing the invalidation of the will.”
Can I draft my own will?
An individual may draft their own will, however, it is highly recommend you use the services of a licensed legal practitioner. This way, you can make sure this important legal document stands the test of time.
How much does it cost to register a will?
A single will registration covering Dubai assets and guardianship costs Dhs10,000 and mirror wills (wills made by spouses) cost Dhs15,000 for both husband and wife. If you do not have assets in Dubai and only wish to appoint guardians for your minor children, a guardianship will can be registered for Dhs5,000, and Dhs7,500 for two mirror guardianship wills.
The policy makers decided to front-load the cost onto the person registering the will and allow for significantly lower probate costs, later on. A Grant of Probate costs a fixed fee of Dhs5,500 and unlike in other countries is not determined as a percentage of the value of the estate. No inheritance tax is applicable in the UAE on assets held here.
How do I explore this subject further?
Thinking about making a will should be an integral part of an expat’s future and financial planning. The DIFC Wills and Probate Registry itself has a website which can be consulted for topic-related information: difcprobate.ae.
Contributing law firms
Trench & Associates: Tel: (04) 3553146, trenchlaw.com
International Advocate Legal Services: Tel: (04) 2844733, lawfirmdubai.net
TWS Legal (The Wills Specialists): Tel: (04) 4484284, willsuae.com
Wragge Lawrence Graham: Tel: (04) 4375100, wragge-law.com
Davidson & Co: Tel: (04) 3438897, davidsoncolaw.com
M/Advocates of Law: Tel: (04) 2955737, m-hq.com


Limited success of the Tu-22 forced
the designers to start working on the replacement quite early. One of the
options with 'minimal' modification Tu-22M family.
Other (project '125') involved radical changes in the design and passed through
First variant was a canard missile carrier powered by pair of NK-6 turbojets (or similar NK-10) in the rear fuselage with side air intakes. It was armed with single 4000 kg missile (600 km range), had estimated range 4500...4800 km and speed 2500 km/h. Heavy heat conditions caused wide use of titanium alloys in the airframe. Extensive wind tunnel studies resulted in too optimistic predictions: at Mach 2.0 the '125' had airdynamic quality 6 (12 at subsonic flight) and afterburning(!) fuel consumption of 1.6 kg/kgf/hour required range could be achieved. Later practical experience with the Tu-144 passenger jet revealed that practical fuel consumption better than 1.8...1.9 kg/kgf/hour was unrealistic.
Some historian have an opinion that '125' canard scheme inspired P.O.Sukhoi to create his T-4 ('100') missile carrier, which will compete later with '125' and Yak-35 in lose-lose-lose contest.
In addition to missile carrier role, the '125'th could be converted several other military missions:
Serious doubts were expressed by military concerning about
stability of unusual layout. There is an opinion that not the last role in
failure of '125' (and its greater sibling '135') belongs to A.S.Yakovlev
- he was pushing his Yak-35 project. Nonetheless A.N.Tupolev KB
was trying to solve technical and political problems for few more years... The
60's brought a change in the strategic planning concepts (infamous Khruschiov's
ballistic missile bias) and known shortcomings of the American B-58 resulted in
cancellation of the '125'. But Tupolev's team
could be happy: failure of the project did not resulted in the bureau 'cancellation'
(like happened to V.M.Myasichev).
Anyway, single-regime supersonic bomber concept faded in mid-60's. Variable geometry layout was under development in many countries, and here Tupolev took a lead among Soviet designers... but this is a different story.
|Dimensions & Weight|
|Wing Span, m||24,7||22,2|
|Overall height, m||10,1||9,55|
|Wing Area, m2||226||226|
|Take-off Weight, kg||125000||110000|
|Number of Engines||2||2||4|
|Engine Type||Turbofan NK-6 or NK-10||Turbofan NK-6Б||Turbojet R-15B-300|
|Thrust on afterb per engine, kgs||23500-24000||22480||15000|
|Max speed, km/h (M=)||2700||3500|
|Cruise speed, km/h (M=)||2500-2650|
|Practical ceiling , m||25000||18500-20500||25000|
|Practical range, km||supersonic||4800-6000||4800|
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Peter H. Gleick, global warming activist and president of the Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security, has admitted to stealing documents from The Heartland Institute.
In a statement published Monday night at The Huffington Post, Gleick admitted his wrongdoing and expressed remorse for his actions — going so far as to apologize for his conceit.
According to Gleick, he anonymously received a Heartland document and, in an effort to confirm it, stole documents from Heartland.
“Given the potential impact, however, I attempted to confirm the accuracy of the information in this document. In an effort to do so, and in a serious lapse of my own professional judgment and ethics, I solicited and received additional materials directly from the Heartland Institute under someone else’s name. The materials the Heartland Institute sent to me confirmed many of the facts in the original document, including especially their 2012 fundraising strategy and budget,” Gleick wrote.
“I forwarded, anonymously, the documents I had received to a set of journalists and experts working on climate issues,” he added. “I can explicitly confirm, as can the Heartland Institute, that the documents they emailed to me are identical to the documents that have been made public. I made no changes or alterations of any kind to any of the Heartland Institute documents or to the original anonymous communication.”
According to Heartland, however, at least one of the documents, “A Confidential Memo: 2012 Heartland Climate Strategy,” was forged.
“[Gleick] claims he did not write the forged memo, but only stole the documents to confirm the content of the memo he received from an anonymous source,” Heartland Institute President Joseph L. Bast said in a statement. “This too is unbelievable. Many independent commentators already have concluded the memo was most likely written by Gleick.”
Gleick did offer his regrets for his actions — actions which the New York Time’s Andrew Revkin described as having “destroyed his credibility and harmed others.”
“My judgment was blinded by my frustration with the ongoing efforts — often anonymous, well-funded, and coordinated — to attack climate science and scientists and prevent this debate, and by the lack of transparency of the organizations involved. Nevertheless I deeply regret my own actions in this case,” wrote Gleick. “I offer my personal apologies to all those affected.”
Bast expressed hope that a fuller confession would be forthcoming from Gleick. He added that a mere apology is not enough.
“Gleick’s crime was a serious one,” said Bast. “The documents he admits stealing contained personal information about Heartland staff members, donors and allies, the release of which has violated their privacy and endangered their personal safety.”
According to Bast, Heartland will be consulting with legal counsel about what comes next. The organization has asked that publishers retract and remove the information distributed by Gleick.


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Shimla: In Himachal Pradesh, organizations fighting for the rights of environmental protection, four lane affected and MNREGA workers have blamed the four-lane construction companies, NHAI and hydropower projects of the state for the devastating floods in the state.
In Mandi, Guman Singh Thakur of Himalaya Policy Campaign, BR Kaundal from Land Acquisition Affected Committee and Joginder Walia of Fourlane Affected Forum said that Union Minister Nitin Gadkari did not express any regret even after visiting the flood affected areas.
While the Four-lane construction companies are responsible for this devastation, which instead of dumping the debris of the Four-lane has been thrown into the Beas river, which has been the biggest reason for this catastrophic flood. Also hydroelectric projects are responsible.
Those who caused this devastation by opening the gates of the dams made of run of the river. Guman Singh said that the unscientific construction of four-lane is the biggest reason for this devastation. He said that the Himalayas are the most fragile mountains.
It is not possible to build on the lines of the plains here. He said that from the debris of the Manali Atal Tunnel to the construction of the four-lane, the companies from Manali to Pandoh threw all the debris into the Beas river.
Apart from this, the gates of the dams were opened by the hydel projects on Parvati and Beas rivers in case of floods, which caused this devastation. He called for a comprehensive comprehensive multidisciplinary and participatory review of the various factors that contributed to and aggravated this disaster.