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Considering that one of the most important events is coming up we decided to present to you some gorgeous runway inspired outfit ideas that will help you to create a flawless look for Valentine’s Day! Thus, get ready to explore beautiful pieces directly from the runway, suggested to embellish your Valentine’s Day look!
Valentine’s Day look #1: by Nina Ricci
A delicate style that will perfectly emphasize your natural femininity! As you can see even for a Valentine’s Day look the philosophy of less seems perfect for our beloved designers! What we especially love about this look is the adorable skirt with ruffles-perfect for a romantic look!
Valentine’s Day look #2: Valentino
Add a royal allure and create an aristocratic look by going for a gorgeous textural dress just as this signed by Valentino. In fact by adding the right accessories you can achieve a real runway look!
Valentine’s Day look #3: Michael Kors
Well, when it comes to creating a romantic look a floral dress is always among the best options! Moreover, we suggest you to combine it with a soft makeup and add the perfect finish touch with a messy braided style in order to create a stunning Valentine’s Day look!
Valentine’s Day look #4: Victoria Beckham
For a fierce look we suggest you to go for the classy black color and sheer fabric that will add an intriguing effect to the entire look! For better results finish up the look with a dramatic makeup style and create the perfect night out look!
Valentine’s Day look #5: Christian Dior
Modern chic with an androgynous vibe, another stunning alternative simply perfect for a statement making look! Create a contrast that will emphasize your femininity more than any other girly dress!
Valentine’s Day look #6: Chanel
A Valentine’s Day look doesn’t necessarily mean a soft, girly look. Even for such an occasion you can stay faithful to your own style and yet create a gorgeous look just as the one shown off by Chanel which perfectly expresses a modern, independent and confident young woman!


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How did the U.S. tighten its immigration policies in the 1920s?
The US tightened its immigration policies during this time by restricting the numbers of immigrants who could come to the US. The laws also set quotas for immigrants from various countries so as to allow only the "right" kind of immigrants to come.
An example of this was the National Origins Act of 1924. This law said that only 150,000 immigrants per year could enter the US. It also said that countries would get quotas as a proportion of how many people from that country had been in the US at the 1890 census. That meant that fewer of the "new immigrants" from Southern and Eastern Europe would be allowed in because there had not been many of them in the US in 1890.

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SILVER SANDS of MORAR
Coastal stretch running along the B8008 road between Arisaig and Morar, part of the old Road to the Isles to Mallaig and famous for its stunning beaches. There are also wonderful views across to the Isles of Muck, Eigg and Rum. The Silver Sands of Morar were featured in the movie, Local Hero (1983).
The post code is for a local golf club.

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Ted Lieu said the quiet part out loud, and perhaps has done more damage to the entire Democratic Party case to impeach President Trump than any other of his fellow impeachment managers.
Speaking on the floor of the Senate today, Lieu shockingly admitted:
This is a leading Democrat impeachment manager admitting to the fact that the National Guard has been utilized for political ends, with a view to forcing someone to make a political statement. With a view to erasing someone’s opinion.
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Posted January. 05, 2005 22:13,
The chance of the Ministry of National Defense (MND) postponing or canceling the next-generation guided missile project, also known as Surface to Air Missile (SAM-X) that was set in motion in 2000, has sky-rocketed as no budget has been approved for this project, which is one of the major military power reinforcing projects along with Fighter-X (FX) and Early Warning Aircraft-X (EX) projects.
According to the ministrys report on January 5, the National Defense Committee of the National Assembly has allotted 10 billion won for the SAM-X project fund for the 2005 defense budget deliberation period at the end of last year, but it turned out that the entire amount was cut in the Sub-committee session on Calculation Adjustment done by the Special Committee on Budget Settlement of the National Assembly.
At first, MND requested 38.7 billion won for the SAM-X fund to the government in May 2004, but the Office of Planning and Budget curtailed the entire amount. However, the MND insisted that force improvement plans for replacing 40-year-old Nike Surface to Air Missiles was imperative and reflected 10 billion won in this years budget for the fund to be used to start the project.
Regarding this issue, an MND official said, The SAM-X project needs to continue by including it into the Mid-term National Defense Plan that is set to start from 2006,
However, the popular opinion in and outside of the military is that it is highly likely that this project will be postponed indefinitely or even canceled. The budget for this project, which was launched in 2000 by MND, was never granted the fund, and there is a high possibility that it will be put on hold for a long time due to the strong opposition from the political circle and the civic groups. In addition, the pressure for the budget increases every year whenever the project is postponed because of the price hike in buying those weapons.
One of the military officials commented, We have the assistance of Patriot Missiles from the U.S. Forces in Korea, but we cannot be free from North Koreas long-range gunneries and missile in emergencies, and added, An alternative measure is due immediately since the Korean Mid-range Surface-to-Air Missile (K-MSAM), which is to replace the Nike Missiles, is expected not expected to be completed until 2010.


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Lebo, who spent six years in charge of the Auburn program, failed to take the Tigers into NCAA Tournament play. His best team at Auburn, the 2008-2009 squad, won 24 games but finished its season in the NIT.
However, Lebo didn't stay unemployed for long. On Monday he was hired as head coach at East Carolina and introduced at a press conference in Greenville, N.C., on Tuesday.
One of the candidates for the vacant job is former Auburn player Chuck Person, who was in the building for Lebo's final game as Auburn's head coach when the Tigers lost to Florida in the opening round of the SEC Tournament. Person was at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville to be honored as a member of the SEC Legends program.
Person, who spoke to the Auburn Tipoff Club in January prior to attending an AU game at Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum in January, has made it clear that he is interested in returning to the college where he was an All-American performer under Coach Sonny Smith in the 1980s.
Chuck Person is shown in Auburn with his college coach, Sonny Smith, during a ceremony at Beard-Eaves Coliseum in January.
Sources told Inside the Auburn Tigers on Monday that Wright State head coach Brad Brownell has interviewed for the Auburn job. He has been at the Horizon League school for the past four years. Prior to that he was head coach at UNC-Wilmington.
Coach Brad Brownell
On Monday the Denton Record Chronicle newspaper reported that North Texas head coach Johnny Jones will be interviewed for the job this week. His teams have won 20 games four seasons in a row.
Jones, a former assistant coach at LSU and Alabama, played at LSU from 1980-84. He was an assistant at LSU from 1984-97 and from Memphis from 1997-2000. He spent the next season at Alabama and has been at North Texas since then.
Jones has a 150-121 record in nine seasons with the Mean Green and took the squad to the Sun Belt title this year with a berth in the NCAA Tournament where they lost to Kansas State to finish 24-9 this season.
Another coach in Texas, Bob Marlin at Sam Houston State, led his Bearkats to the NCAA Tournament this year as champions of the Southland Conference. He is a coach who could be interviewed for the post.
Marlin's team defeated Auburn at Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum this season. He is a 1991 graduate of Mississippi State.
In 12 seasons at Sam Houston State, Marlin's record is 225-130. That is the most victoryies for any Southland Conference team during his tenure.
He also coached for five seasons at Pensacola, Fla., Junior College where he posted a record of Won 182-111. His 1982-83 team won the juco national title with a 31-5 mark.
Another Texas coach attracting attention is UTEP's Tony Barbee, whose name has been mentioned as a possibility at several colleges after taking his team to the NCAA Tournament this season.
Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs said the Tigers will make a thorough search to find the right man for the job.
Two of the more high-profile coaches mentioned as possibilities are University of Minnesota head coach Tubby Smith and former Auburn All-American Chuck Person, who is an assistant coach for the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers.
At his postgame press conference following Minnesota's loss to Xavier in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, Smith was asked about the Auburn job and said he hadn't been offered any jobs. He followed that with further statements that he is happy at Minnesota.
"Obviously that is just talk because I am very pleased with what we have accomplished here," Smith said when asked about his interest in returning to the SEC where he was head coach at Georgia and Kentucky before moving to Minnesota. "I am pleased with where we are in the program. I am looking forward to coming back to Minnesota."
Asked if he had been offered a job by Auburn or any other college, Smith responded by saying, "No, I haven't."
Smith is a three-time SEC Coach of the Year and twice won the honor as Missouri Valley Conference of the Year at Tulsa. Smith has won national coach of the year honors three times and led Kentucky to the 1998 NCAA title. His teams have won 20 games for 17 consecutive seasons starting in his third season at Tulsa with the run continuing at Georgia, Kentucky and Minnesota, where he just finished his third season.
Person is the all-time leading scorer in Auburn history and a former NBA player whose entire coaching career has been in the pro league. Person's jersey is retired as his the number of his brother, Wesley, who was also an NBA player.
Chuck Person led the Tigers to their best ever run in the NCAA Tournament taking the Tigers to the Elite Eight Round in 1986 before the Tigers fell to eventual national champion Louisville.
With the Tigers scheduled to move into a new state-of-the-art basketball arena this season, Jacobs is looking for a coach who will cause excitement in the program.
Stay tuned for to AUTigers.com for updates on the search for the man who will be the 20th head coaching in Auburn basketball history. Premium subscribers can click on the links below for coaching search news and notes and can join the discussion about the hunt for a new Auburn coach:
East Carolina's official announcement of Lebo as head coach:
"Jeff Lebo, who has 12 years of collegiate head coaching experience leading three programs to post-season or conference championship game appearances, has been named men's basketball head coach at East Carolina according to an announcement from director of athletics Terry Holland Monday.
"Lebo, whose appointment is pending approval by the ECU Board of Trustees, will be introduced to the media at a 4:30 p.m. press conference Tuesday. He takes over the Pirate program after spending the last six seasons at Auburn.
Lebo has averaged nearly 18 wins per season during his head coaching career, compiling an all-time record of 211-156 (.575). He has been asked to rebuild three programs during that span and responded by leading each program to at least one 20-win season before departing. He has guided two teams into National Invitation Tournament (NIT) play, winning five of seven contests - falling on both occasions to teams which advanced to the NIT Championship Game.
Lebo, 43, will become East Carolina's 23rd head men's basketball coach in the school's all-time history and directly succeed Mack McCarthy, who recorded a 34-57 mark in three years heading the Pirates' program.
"Jeff Lebo has established a well-deserved reputation as a 'program turner,'" Holland said. "He has a proven track record as a player, as an assistant coach and as a head coach. When you combine those attributes with his desire for his family to be located in eastern North Carolina, it gives me great comfort that we have the opportunity to establish something very special for our basketball program over the next few decades under Jeff's leadership."
Wright State's Brownell
Chuck Person is Auburn's all-time leading scorer.
Chuck Person is Auburn's all-time leading scorer.


As of this writing (Thursday morning), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not exercised his right to commandeer a few minutes of television broadcast time, in order to deliver some resounding Churchillian oratory that would explain his decision to launch Operation Protective Edge against Hamas in Gaza. Nor has he gone to the Knesset in order to explain his motives to the public’s elected representatives. He remembers vividly the dramatic way in which his predecessor, Ehud Olmert, launched the Second Lebanon War exactly eight years ago. Olmert’s speech generated tremendous expectations and was widely acclaimed. We all know how that ended.
So far, Netanyahu has made do with two or three ultra-brief, seemingly off-the-cuff remarks. He’s avoided using bombastic words like “vanquish,” “trample” or “crush.” Nor has he posited noble, pompous goals, other than to warn that Hamas will pay a “steep price.” On Wednesday, during a visit to GOC Southern Command, he repeated the messages in a sound bite. He looked gloomy, ashen and shrunken, his whole being broadcasting a personal wish: Yalla, let it end already.
His restraint during five days of incessant firing from the Gaza Strip cost him credit, particularly among his political supporters. The far right condemned him, many in his party thought he was displaying hesitation, and when he finally decided to act, it was in drips and drops. But most Israelis appreciate his behavior. Moreover, it’s paying off: Gaza is being pounded by the Israel Air Force, with dozens of Palestinians killed and hundreds wounded, but not one Western country has demanded unequivocally that Israel stop the operation. A public opinion poll, whose main findings were published in Haaretz on Wednesday, found that most people thought the prime minister had been right to wait a week before launching the attack.
In conversations he held with politicians during the operation’s first two days, Netanyahu sounded like he was looking for the broadest possible support. Consensus is his thing. He shared with one interlocutor his displeasure, not to say loathing, for certain right-wing cabinet ministers (guess who) who portrayed him as wobbly and weak, saying they did not see the broad picture as their ministerial rank obliges, and did not grasp the strategic necessity for restraint. “Do you see what they’re doing to me?” he complained. Shas leader MK Aryeh Deri said, after meeting with Netanyahu, that he sounded “judicious and balanced.”
I asked Deri whether they also talked politics. “No,” he replied. Later, though, “sources in Deri’s circle” claimed that feelers have been put out by somewhat low-ranking people who aren’t very close to Netanyahu about the possibility of establishing an “emergency government.” What smells like spin, sputters like spin and cackles like spin usually is spin.
The last emergency government was formed on the eve of the Six-Day War, in June 1967, when many good people thought Israel was on the edge of destruction. Netanyahu might feel more comfortable if he met people like Deri and Labor Party leader Isaac Herzog in security cabinet meetings, but the political likelihood of such a move is negligible.
On Tuesday, on his way to the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, Netanyahu called Meretz leader MK Zahava Gal-On. She advised him not to listen to “the warmongers in the security cabinet,” and not to gallop toward a ground operation in Gaza that would exact many lives on both sides without producing a long-term change. What would she propose? “You have to punish Hamas, but also strive for a diplomatic move, with the aid of the Egyptians, that will produce a cease-fire,” she told him.
In two, three or four days, when the air force ends its work, the “bank of targets” is empty and everything that was slated for destruction has been reduced to a heap of smoking rubble, the age-old question will once again surface: How to end it?
On the eve of the Second Lebanon War, on his way to a security cabinet meeting, then-Vice Premier Shimon Peres called Ehud Barak, who was at the time in private business. What should we do, the worried Peres asked Barak. The latter suggested that he ask the Israel Defense Forces chief of staff, Dan Halutz, a straightforward question: “Do you and the army know how you intend to conclude the operation?” That’s the main thing when you launch an operation like this, Barak explained: How do you end it?
Peres asked Halutz, or didn’t, and got an answer, or didn’t. In any event, with a heavy heart, because he felt he couldn’t let Olmert down, he voted for the operation, which developed into a war that afterward developed into a last-minute, blood-drenched, traumatic ground invasion. And the rest is written in the pages of the Winograd Commission Report.
No cause for optimism
No one in Netanyahu’s close circle believes this government will last more than another year, 18 months tops. It’s clear to all the politicos that the 2015 budget will be the last one that this, the third Netanyahu government, will pass. Many believe the budget will encounter major obstacles, and that a general election will be held in the first quarter of next year. Be that as it may, Netanyahu cannot be free of political calculations as he manages the war, together with Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon and Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz.
Netanyahu knows that the right wing, in both its ideological and militant branches, was disappointed in him even before the current period of restraint began. He went into Operation Protective Edge battered and bruised. His behavior during the presidential race damaged him badly – within Likud and on the right as a whole. At the same time, the center-left camp accuses him of not doing enough to preserve the peace process.
He will soon come under public pressure from Gal-On, Herzog and others to combine the end of the Gaza operation with a diplomatic initiative that will lead to the renewal of talks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. But that looks like an impossible mission. What price will be demanded of Netanyahu and what can he agree to pay? Freeing Palestinian prisoners is a nonstarter, after the kidnapping and murder of the three teens, and a construction freeze in the West Bank is also out of the question. His own party, together with Habayit Hayehudi and Yisrael Beiteinu, will torpedo anything of that nature.
Netanyahu, then, sees no cause for optimism down the line. He has no allies or ideological partners in the political realm. Once he had Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, but no more (see below). Finance Minister Yair Lapid and Justice Minister Tzipi Livni are looking for a way to dump Netanyahu. They are also holding frequent, intensive talks. One option they are considering is having their parties run together in the next election.
Herzog, for his part, isn’t making concrete offers to Livni in the talks the two hold occasionally. Ironically, the only party leader Netanyahu can rely on for future support is Economy Minister Naftali Bennett. Despite all the bad blood between them and the feelings of revenge – and despite Sara, Sara, Sara – ultimately there is more that unites Netanyahu and Bennett than divides them.
The Kahlon effect
The decision to conduct the poll whose findings are being published here in part was made in the wake of Yisrael Beiteinu’s split with Likud, which was announced Monday morning. The next day, as the pollsters were at work, the Gaza operation began. So, the necessary adjustments in the questions were made and the poll was conducted between one air-raid siren and the next, amid pressure, tension and frayed nerves.
The findings are relevant only for the period in which the poll was conducted, from Monday evening to Tuesday evening, and they are testimony to the public’s mood at inconvenient, stressed moments. But they are not unimportant, and they will serve as a benchmark for future polls.
Here, for example, is the (partial) picture of the Knesset, if an election were to be held now: Likud 25 seats (after the Lieberman divorce), five more than it has now; independent Yisrael Beiteinu 14; Yesh Atid 13; Labor 15; Habayit Hayehudi 16; Meretz 10; Hatnuah 4. Obviously, the right wing soars when the cannons roar. Lieberman and Bennett would add seven seats between them to their current strength. It’s a true bonanza, and at the expense of Likud (which had 27 seats prior to the 2013 election).
What happens when the party being formed by former communications and social affairs minister Moshe Kahlon is factored in? A tornado happens. Kahlon gets 15 seats and devastates parties on both the right and left. Likud falls to 21 seats, Yisrael Beiteinu to 12, Yesh Atid plunges to 11, Labor to 13, Hatnuah disappears, Meretz gets 9, and only Bennett’s party emerges unscathed. All told, Kahlon and his currently nonexistent party would take 3 seats from new or undecided voters, 6 from the right wing and 6 from the left. Say hello to the new Yair Lapid, Israel’s next centrist social-justice party head.
Kahlon’s achievement is even greater given the current war situation. He wasn’t spotted on any news broadcast this week, and took part in no dreary panels of the usual aging security experts. He didn’t add his voice to the hollow clichés uttered by MKs and deputy ministers at the rate of a rocket launcher. In fact, Kahlon doesn’t exist in the public discourse. He’s doing his thing outside and below the public radar, hidden from the eye and far from the heart. But it turns out that his social vision and economic agenda – and all that “Kahlonism” stands for – are alive and kicking, engraved in the collective consciousness.
The prime minister fares poorly in the Haaretz poll, which was carried out by the Dialog Institute under the supervision of Prof. Camil Fuchs, of Tel Aviv University. Only 40 percent of those polled are satisfied with Netanyahu’s general performance; 50 percent are dissatisfied. That’s surprising, because at the outset of a consensus-backed, nationally supported operation like the one in Gaza, Netanyahu should be at the height of his popularity and enjoying a strong tailwind and broad support. The troubles usually come later, in the almost inevitable entanglements and snafus. If the public isn’t giving him appropriate credit as the leader and chief decision maker at this point, there’s room for concern on his part.
Even so, according to this poll, with or without Kahlon – and with Reuven Rivlin in the President’s Residence – it’s more than likely that Netanyahu will be the next prime minister. The reason is that the others – Bennett, Lieberman, Kahlon, Herzog, et al. – can’t find common ground or an agreed leader.
We also asked the public its opinion on Lieberman’s motives for ending the partnership with Likud just before the Gaza operation began. Not surprisingly, 45 percent attributed this to “party and personal reasons,” while 35 percent thought he acted out of “reasons of principle.” The party he heads is getting stronger, because the nation is shifting rightward, but he personally lost a lot of points for what was perceived as an appallingly cynical and self-interested move.
In the security cabinet meeting on Tuesday, he and Netanyahu went at it like two cackling hens sparring to be first in line for the manure heap. One participant in the meeting said he never saw them so mutually hostile as they were in that sensitive security meeting. They interrupted each other’s remarks, and each was flagrantly contemptuous of the other’s views. According to this source, Lieberman, who not so long ago was being touted – in this column, too – as the “responsible adult,” flanked young Bennett from the right with militant, aggressive ideas. So much for being the responsible one.


Monday, April 09, 2007
�The impact of �No New Taxes� is clear,� said Sen. Tarryl Clark, DFL-St. Cloud. �Someone else has to pick up the tab. That�s not honest and not fair, particularly to the middle class.�Pick up what tab? Sure, if you assume all spending must be done, somebody has to pay. But you don't have to spend. Spending is a choice, be it your eating out budget ($96/day) or the higher education budget. YOU ORDERED THE SPENDING, IT'S YOUR TAB. You have misstated this case ever since your inflation dishonesty.
Gary and Michael have laid out the case for why the DFL has not been honest and fair. We'll be back at this Saturday.


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From Cape Hatteras to Cabot Strait : the history of the Soviet fishery on the Atlantic continental shelf of the United States and Canada / Yury V. Chuksin ; translated from Russian into English by Valentina N. Novikova.
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27 Queen Street, Timaru, Canterbury, 7910, New Zealand
Interlude Gifts & Cafe in Timaru has no menu available, but can choose from many other options such as Sweet & Sour Fish or Lemon Fish or Lemon Chicken from New Asia Take Aways. Addington Bakery offers many options including Steak / Bacon & Egg / Mince & Cheese / Mince / Steak & Cheese / Steak & Mushroom and Pepper Steak / Steak Bacon & Cheese / Chicken / Meat Pasties / Quiches. Mitchelli's Café Rinato includes a wide range like Nested eggs or Mitchelli’s speciale. Beef Gravy on Rice and Sichuan Chilli Chicken on Rice from . Hang Seng Food Bar offers Taj Of India and Onion bhajeees (6 psc).

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Obit: Luber, August (1879 - 1969)
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Surnames: Luber, Paulus
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Luber, August (07 Dec 1879 - 24 June 1969)
Funeral services were held at Loyal for August C. Luber, 89, of route 1, Loyal, who died of old age complications Tuesday, June 24at the Memorial nursing home, at Neillsville.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Myre Funeral Home with The Rev. William Humlie offiiciating and burial was made in the Lutheran Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Arnold Pieper, Earl Zabel, Garth Luchterhand, Art Olsen and FrankmRakovec.
Mrs. John A. Olsen was the organist and William Chambers the soloist. He sang "Abide With Me" and "Nearer My God to Thee'
Mr. Luber was born December 7, 1879 in Granton County. October 23, 1906 he married Clara Paulus, in Grant County. After his marriage the couple moved to Stratford and a short time later to Loyal area. In 1926 they moved to their present farm in the town of Beaver where they lived until March of this year when they moved to the Memorial Home in Neillsville.
He was a patrolman for Clark Co. Highway Dept. for over 30 years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
In addition to his wife he is survived by 3 sons, Virgil, Eau Claire, Ford, Rice Lake and Allen, Loyal; nine grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, 9 brothers and 3 sisters.
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Fifty-year-old Kamlesh Singh could be just another milkman. His clan has been in the trade for decades and for as long as he can remember, he has been part of Mumbai's largest milk colony, Aarey. But any other milkman would be thrilled at the prospect of the state government throwing open a tourist paradise nearby, what with all the potential business and infrastructure coming up.
There's the rub. Although a hub of economic activity, Aarey Milk Colony
, often dubbed as one of Mumbai's last remaining green spaces, covers around 3,160 acre and is a haven for wildlife. Lying towards the south-west fringes of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, the cowsheds and dairy units give way to splendid water bodies, with low hills dotting the landscape.
The city's largest milk producing colony, a godsend for migrants, willingly and lovingly shares space with all manner of birds, insects and animals, the leopard not the least. "Living in Aarey is as close to nature as one can get in Mumbai. We've been sharing this space with the leopards for many decades now. We see the big cat so often that we are used to its presence around our cattle sheds now," says Singh, who owns a cattle shed here.
Aarey, that produces nearly seven lakh litres of milk a day, is a boon to Mumbai, since this patch of greenery absorbs huge amounts of carbon dioxide from the otherwise polluted and congested city. And if leopards lurking in the late evening take away pariah dogs or piglets, it's not considered a threat. Singh points out that it is protection from the animals, not their elimination, that residents seek.
"There have been so many instances in the past few years where the leopards have attacked a neighbourhood dog. But leopards have never been a threat to us. We respect the big cat and stay out of its way. Generally, we do not venture out alone in the dark," says A K Singh, another cattle shed owner. "We have spent decades doing our business in the forest, and we know how to live in harmony with these animals."
Shyambali Yadav (24), from Allahabad, has been a caretaker at one of the 30 cattle sheds here for two years now. "Farming back home is no longer lucrative. But I had to support my wife and daughter. So I came to Mumbai and took up this job," says Yadav. "I am probably the only one yet to see a leopard. Many people working with me have seen it in the night."
But the leopard is only one elusive character in the rich fauna that surrounds Aarey. Mongooses, jackals, common palm civets and wild boars are common among 16 other mammalian species. It also sustains no less than 126 species of birds, 86 species of butterflies, 46 species of reptiles, 13 species of amphibians, 34 species of wild flowers, 16 species of mammals, five species of scorpions and several species of spiders.
Recently, two researchers from Mumbai, Zeeshan Mirza and Rajesh Sanap, discovered a new species of scorpion in the area and named it as Lychas aareyensis, ensuring the colony lives on in the scientific world.
However, various government schemes and land allotments –the latest being the
Rs 7,000-crore plan for Aarey tourism zone by the Maharashtra government
– seems to have shaken up the dairy owners and environmentalists alike. The government wants to develop an entertainment zone with Bollywood style studios, roller-coasters and merry-go-rounds apart from a dairy institute, an underground aquarium, parks etc.
"Since Aarey is one of the last remaining open spaces in the city, there is always a fear that the authorities may take up the land for housing schemes or other development purpose," says C K Singh, secretary of Aarey Milk Producer's Association. "If that happens, the charm of Aarey Milk Colony and its rich flora and fauna will be lost."
Says Rishi Aggarwaal, a Mumbai-based environmental activist, "The government needs to be more transparent when it comes up with such massive schemes. Since the area is a no-development zone and home to several endangered species like the leopards, an environment impact assessment is imperative. The authorities should carry out an EIA before going ahead with any major development project."
Will Aarey be forced to make room for yet another species, the hassled weekend tourist?


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Desalination, Vol.204, No.1-3, 204-212, 2007
Effect of natural coagulant application on microfiltration performance in treatment of secondary oxidation pond effluent
A secondary oxidation pond effluent was treated using hollow-fibre crossflow microfiltration and coagulation process. Preliminary tests were carried out to find the optimum dosage of Moringa oleifera (a natural coagulant) for the coagulation process. Optimum dosage of Moringa oleifera was recorded as 100 mg/L for turbidity of secondary oxidation pond effluents ranging between 30 and 100 NTU. Turbidity removal achieved ranged between 50 and 57%. The performance of microfiltration coupled with coagulation using optimum dosage of Moringa oleifera was investigated. Better flux performance and lower rate of fouling were achieved when combining microfiltration with coagulation. Pseudo-steady state flux of 3 L/m(2).h at a relatively constant suction pressure of less than 0.6 bar was obtained after 300 h of filtration time. Results showed that the values of COD, BOD5, alkalinity, VSS, TS, turbidity and pH in the filtrate were not influenced significantly by incorporation of coagulation using Moringa oleifera. The filtrate quality of about 50 mg/L COD, 25 mg/L BOD5, 2 mg CaCO3/L alkalinity, 1 NTU turbidity, 1 mg/L TSS and VSS respectively was produced when using microfiltration with and without coagulation.

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This month’s ZipRecruiter Industry Spotlight focuses on the transportation sector, which employs more than 4 million Americans. It takes a look at the five fastest-growing transportation industries of the past decade–those with the greatest percent growth in employment, as measured by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics–and explores the reasons behind their expansions.
Each case is an example of how new technologies and innovations–such as mobile rideshare apps and online shopping–are transforming the face of transportation, with profound implications for employment.
|Industry||Percent change in employment||Net change in employment|
|Other ground passenger transportation||53%||38,400|
|Marine cargo handling||39%||18,600|
|Support activities for air transportation||35%||58,200|
|Motor vehicle towing||31%||16,000|
|Support activities for other transportation, including rail||26%||13,600|
|Freight transportation arrangement||25%||46,900|
|Support activities for transportation||23%||133,200|
|Support activities for road transportation||21%||17,700|
|General freight trucking, long-distance LTL||19%||42,500|
|Scenic and sightseeing transportation||18%||5,400|
|Transit and ground passenger transportation||17%||69,400|
|Other specialized trucking, long-distance||16%||19,000|
|Urban, interurban, rural, and charter bus transportation||14%||13,300|
|General freight trucking, local||12%||28,200|
|School and employee bus transportation||11%||19,700|
|Specialized freight trucking||10%||42,900|
|Other specialized trucking, local||10%||20,200|
|General freight trucking||5%||49,700|
|Used household and office goods moving||4%||4,200|
|General freight trucking, long-distance||3%||22,800|
|Non-scheduled air transportation||1%||600|
|Scheduled air transportation||1%||5,000|
|Support activities for water transportation||-2%||-2,300|
|Taxi and limousine service||-3%||-2,200|
|General freight trucking, long-distance TL||-4%||-20,300|
|Support activities for water transportation, except marine cargo||-40%||-21,300|
Source: Current Employment Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, February 1, 2019
1. Airport operations – 53% growth
The industry: The airport operations industry (NAICS code: 48811) comprises businesses engaged in operating airports and providing support for airport operations, such as hangar rental companies, air traffic control services, baggage handling services, and cargo handling services.
Recent employment growth: Employment in the industry numbered 68,200 workers at the start of 2008, fell more than 10% to 61,000 during the Great Recession, and then rose quickly to 104,500. Part of the growth in airport operations employment is cyclical. When the economy does better, more people travel for business and leisure. (U.S. airlines carried more than 960 million passengers in 2017, up from 760 million in 2009.) But much of the growth is due to the rise of E-commerce (from 4% of total retail sales in 2008, to more than 10% today), which has increased demand for air cargo.
Future outlook: E-Commerce and commercial air travel are likely to continue to grow, so the long-term air operations employment outlook is good, although the industry’s performance will likely remain highly procyclical. Some jobs in the industry, such as cargo handling and baggage handling jobs, are quite likely to be automated eventually, whereas air traffic control services are very unlikely to be automated. In all three cases, however, jobs on ZipRecruiter grew between 2017 and 2018 while job seeker searches fell, indicating a tightening labor market, which is likely to place upward pressure on wages.
2. Other ground passenger transportation – 53% growth
The industry: The BLS’s “other ground passenger transportation” category (NAICS code: 48590) applies to ground passenger transportation services such as Uber and Lyft, shuttle services, and vanpools, but not to taxi or limousine services, school and employee buses, or charter bus services.
Recent employment growth: Limousine service employment has fallen by 4.8% and traditional taxi service employment has stayed relatively flat over the past decade. But employment in “other passenger transport” is up a dramatic 53%. This is largely due to the rise of Uber and Lyft. These ride-sharing apps have emerged thanks to the development and combination of a long list of technologies, including smartphones, GPS, online credit card payment systems, user-friendly interfaces, and matching algorithms. They have dramatically changed the nature of employment in the transportation industry, causing a shift towards more flexible, part-time work.
According to a recent study, Uber drivers would reduce the hours of labor they supply by more than two-thirds if they had to work fixed shifts. That’s a clear indication that drivers benefit from the flexibility ride-sharing apps provide. Customers benefit because Uber and Lyft provide transportation in a wider range of neighborhoods and across a wider range of hours that would be feasible for any traditional taxi company, while also improving convenience and customer experience. The companies themselves benefit from the increased number of market transactions and larger customer base.
Future outlook: For now, traditional taxi and limousine driver jobs on ZipRecruiter are completely flat year-over-year, whereas searches are down about 60% for taxi driver jobs and down 20% for limousine driver jobs. Meanwhile, jobs for Uber and Lyft drivers have exploded in our marketplace between 2017 and 2018, and job seeker searches have doubled as well. Gig work in ground passenger transportation is still growing by leaps and bounds today, but it is due to experience a serious disruption in the coming years as jobs are automated.
3. Marine cargo handling – 39% growth
The industry: The marine cargo handling industry (NAICS code: 48832) includes companies that provide loading and unloading services at ports and harbors, and ship hold cleaning services.
Recent employment growth: Employment fell from 47,000 to under 40,000 during the Great Recession but has since grown to almost 66,000. Demand for marine cargo handling services closely mirrors U.S. trade volumes. That is because international imports and exports make up the majority of waterborne cargo transportation. Trade volumes have been increasing since the Great Recession, due to increases in domestic consumer spending and in U.S. industrial production. According to the Census Bureau, total industry revenue rose 47% from $7.3 billion in 2009 to a peak of $10.7 billion in 2015.
Future outlook: Jobs for port drivers and marine cargo workers are growing quickly on ZipRecruiter, more than doubling between 2017 and 2018, and job seeker interest is rising, too. Employment growth is likely sustainable, even with the adoption of new technologies. Whereas the adoption of container shipping reduced the need for cargo handling workers, the new technologies being introduced into the industry will likely improve the productivity of humans, rather than supplant them. Increasingly, cargo shipping companies are investing in AI-enabled systems that collect data on voyage-impacting factors, such as weather, port congestion, and ship maintenance needs. The increased use of predictive analytics could lead to an increase in the amount of scheduled, preventive maintenance work and lead to real-time operational adjustments that keep vessels moving in the most cost-effective ways and prevent the kinds of delays and disruptions that sometimes cause cargo handling workers to be idle. In other words, the new technologies will likely make workers more productive and increase demand for their skills.
4. Support activities for air transportation – 35% growth
The industry: Support activities for transportation (NAICS code: 4881) includes companies engaged in providing services like airport operation, servicing, repairing, maintaining, storing, and ferrying aircraft.
Recent employment growth: Employment fell from 166,000 before the recession to about 150,000 after but has since steadily climbed to about 224,000. Employment is growing for the same reasons as those mentioned in section 1–increased air travel and air cargo transport. In addition, airlines are under pressure to use aircraft more efficiently and turn them around more quickly. That requires more ground staff to be available to service, clean, and maintain them as needed.
Future outlook: Here’s yet another industry where employment growth is likely sustainable because new technological innovations are augmenting human work, rather than replacing it. For example, carriers are increasingly installing aircraft monitoring sensors and using predictive analytics to alert technicians to replace or service parts proactively and respond to any malfunctions more quickly. While jobs in the industry continue to rise on ZipRecruiter (for example, for aircraft mechanics and aircraft fuelers), job seeker searches are falling, and labor markets are tightening, placing further pressure on airlines to raise wages and improve working conditions.
5. Motor vehicle towing – 31% growth
The industry: The motor vehicle towing industry (NAICS code: 48841) comprises companies engaged in towing light or heavy vehicles and providing incidental services, such as storage and emergency road repairs.
Recent employment growth: Employment remained relatively flat during the recession, at about 50,000, but has since risen to more than 67,000. Travel on the nation’s roads and streets has gone up 14% over the past decade, from 227 billion vehicle miles traveled in January 2008 to 259 billion in January 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The increase in the total number of traffic accidents per year has been even steeper–25% just between 2008 and 2016. Reasons for the increase in crashes include an overall increase in traffic congestion and an increase in the number of truck drivers traveling long distances, often overnight. Although car reliability has improved, breakdowns due to malfunctions still remain fairly common in both cars and trucks.
Future outlook: The rapid growth in motor vehicle towing is likely to reverse as the number of semi-autonomous vehicles on our streets, and eventually also fully autonomous vehicles, increases, and as people increasingly switch to electric cars. 90% of car accidents are due to human error, so autonomous vehicles could dramatically reduce the number of accidents. And most car trouble is caused by issues related to internal combustion engines so electrical cars could reduce the number of broken down vehicles needing to be towed (provided their battery ranges improve). Job seekers appear to be anticipating future declines in the industry, with job seeker searches on ZipRecruiter for tow truck driver jobs falling even as job postings continue to rise.
Although driverless cars will reduce towing employment, they will likely create many jobs in other areas. By reducing congestion, they will expand the effective size of labor markets, making business districts accessible from more neighborhoods and giving people greater access to economic opportunity. People will also use their travel time differently and increase their demand for entertainment, online content, and services during their commutes, creating opportunities for content creators and service providers.
At the same time, a new towing job of sorts is being created due to the rollout of bike share and e-scooter programs across the nation’s cities. These programs have increased employment for bicycle repairers, scooter mechanics, and freelance scooter “chargers,” who pick up scooters every night and recharge them, getting paid per scooter.
The Future of the Transportation Industry
Over the next 20 years, some occupations generated by the growth of international trade and e-commerce will likely continue to expand. Other occupations that are growing rapidly now (like Uber or Lyft driver, tow truck driver, and tow truck dispatcher) are very likely to shrink over the next 20 years as rideshare companies roll out fleets of driverless cars and road accidents become a rarity. But faster commutes and the more productive use of time spent in the car will expand opportunity and generate demand for new goods and services, while new technologies (like e-scooters) create entirely new jobs.
Ultimately, transportation is, without a doubt, the key sector to watch over the next decade–the one most likely to experience disruption and to give rise to technological innovations that transform our homes, cities, and lives.


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TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada’s main stock index dropped on Tuesday after weakness in the prices for gold, oil and other commodities weighed on shares of natural resource producers.
The decline came after advances in the last five sessions. The Toronto market is up 7.6 percent this year and almost touched a multi-year high on Monday.
Bank of Nova Scotia shares rose after it released strong quarterly results but the increase was not enough to halt the index’s retreat.
Scotiabank’s second-quarter profit rose 14 percent, beating analysts’ estimates, as higher income at its domestic banking and global wealth units offset a flat performance in international retail banking.
Shares of gold-mining companies gave back almost 4 percent and energy stocks shed 0.8 percent. The two groups are among the strongest performers on the Toronto Stock Exchange this year.
“It’s just a matter of position adjustment or profit taking going on in those two sectors,” said Elvis Picardo, strategist at Global Securities in Vancouver, who is positive on the prospects for the Canadian benchmark index this year.
“As long as earnings growth remains in place and the global economy continues to chug along, it does seem like the fundamentals are in place for the TSX to attempt new highs,” he added.
The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index closed down 57.67 points, or 0.39 percent, at 14,658.02. Five of the 10 main sectors on the index were in the red.
Among gold producers, Barrick Gold Corp tumbled 4 percent to C$17.30, and Goldcorp Inc slipped 4 percent to C$25.57.
Shares of energy producers reflected weakness in oil prices. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd lost 1.3 percent to C$43.94, and Suncor Energy Inc declined 1 percent to C$41.88.
Financials, the index’s most heavily weighted sector, added 0.4 percent, with Scotiabank rising 1.1 percent to C$68.77.
In corporate news, Allergan Inc said Valeant Pharmaceuticals International’s $47 billion offer overstated the possible savings from the deal in terms of both research and development and in tax structure. Valeant shares gave back 1.9 percent to C$141.04.
Editing by Peter Galloway and James Dalgleish

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New Mexico Department of Veterans Services Secretary Brig. Gen. Judy Griego will provide attendees an update on changes regarding their field service representative and other veterans programs. Both Secretary Brig. Gen. Griego and Representative Dow will participate in a question-and-answer session from the audience.
Veterans, spouses, family members, caretakers of veterans, and others are all encouraged to attend the Town Hall.
The Veterans Town Hall is on Thursday, December 5 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Silver City American Legion Building, located at 409 W College Avenue.


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On Tuesday, the National Statistical Office (NSO) released the first advance estimates of the national income that projected growth in India’s GDP at market prices for 2019-20 at 4.98% in “real” terms, the lowest since the 3.89% in the global financial crisis year of 2008-09. But even more significant was the estimated growth of 7.53%... Continued.
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In a move aimed at encouraging digital payments and helping India move towards a less-cash economy, the govt. has taken a significant step. It has decided that from February 1, companies with annual turnover of over Rs 50 crores which do not accept payments through home-grown RuPay and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platforms will have... Continued.
Coffee Board chairman M.S. Boje Gowda said this year’s Arabica yield would fall more than 50% after the torrential rains, floods and landslides during August-September last year which destroyed coffee plants in Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu and Wayanad districts. Five years ago, India’s Arabica production was 1.5 lakh tonnes. It fell to 80,000 tonnes last year.... Continued.
The unveiling by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of a mega push to infrastructure investment adding up to Rs. 102 lakh crore over the next five years belongs in this category. Projects in energy, roads, railways and urban infrastructure under the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) have been identified by a task force. About 42% of such... Continued.
After two consecutive months of contraction in September and October, Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in December (for November sales) rose over the Rs 1-lakh crore mark, a growth of 8.9 per cent year-over-year. In November too, the GST mop-up had topped Rs 1 lakh crore, but December figures were keenly awaited since the... Continued.
Is the economy in really bad shape? Is this a result of a cyclical phenomenon or has it been driven by a structural malaise arising from deficiencies in the economic framework?
On November 30 this year, India’s statistical machinery revealed that growth in the quarter from July to September had slipped to 4.5%. This was the lowest level recorded in six-and-a-half years, with the 6.1% nominal GDP growth (real growth plus inflation) coming in as the slowest in a decade. Compared to the previous quarter when... Continued.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The outcome of a series of closely backed US home races in California that could take control of the chamber remained unclear on Friday as millions of ballots went uncounted in the nation’s most populous state.
More than a dozen races in the state remained in play, although only a handful were deemed close enough to go either way. It takes 218 seats to control the House of Representatives. Republicans had 211 suspended for a long time, Democrats claimed 200.
It could take days or even weeks to determine who gets the gavel next year.
Should Democrats fail to protect their slim majority, Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield would replace Speaker Nancy Pelosi from San Francisco.
In California, the key battlegrounds are Orange County — a suburb southeast of Los Angeles that was once a GOP stronghold but has become increasingly diverse and democratic — and the Central Valley, a landlocked country sometimes referred to as the nation’s salad bowl for its agricultural output.
One of the closest races pitted Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, a star of the party’s progressive wing, against Republican Scott Baugh, a former lawmaker, in an Orange County district roughly equally divided between Democrats and Republicans.
Returns showed Porter extending her narrow lead to 4,555 votes, or 51.2%, to 48.8% for Baugh. Porter’s lead had previously been around 3,000 votes.
In another close encounter in a Democratic district north of Los Angeles, Republican US Rep. Mike Garcia saw his comfortable lead over Democratic challenger Christy Smith slip slightly. Its margin stayed at 12 points, 56% to 44%.
The Democrats have long dominated the California congressional delegation, which will fall from 53 seats to 52 over the next year because its population growth has stalled, though it remains the largest delegation in Congress.
In the current term, Republicans hold just 11 of the 53 seats in the heavily democratic state.
At an incomplete count, the Republicans have won six races so far and led in six others.
Democrats had victories in 30 seats and led in 10 other contests. Two of those races had only Democrats on the ballot. meaning the party will retain control of those seats.
But a lot of uncertainty remained. As of Thursday, nearly 5 million ballots remained uncounted nationwide.
East of Los Angeles, Republican Rep. Ken Calvert retook the lead after trailing Democrat Will Rollins. With about half of the votes counted, Calvert had a 1-point lead. Calvert, first elected in 1992, is the longest-serving Republican in California’s congressional delegation.
In the Central Valley’s 22nd district, where about half the vote was counted, an update showed Democrat Rudy Salas taking the lead from Republican Rep. David Valadao, who voted to impeach then-President Donald Trump. The two will be separated by 5 points after Valadao had previously been more than 8 points clear.
In an embattled district anchored in San Diego County, Democratic Rep. Mike Levin saw his lead over Republican businessman Brian Maryott widen slightly. Levin has a 4-point lead with about two-thirds of the votes counted.
President Joe Biden was in the district in the final days of the campaign in hopes of increasing Levin’s chances.
Follow AP’s coverage of the 2022 midterm elections at https://apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-elections. And check out https://apnews.com/hub/explaining-the-elections to learn more about the issues and factors at play in the midterms.


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Turkish SAT teams and American forces have rescued a Chinese ship named Full City and the 24 sailors on board off the coast of Mumbai in the Arabian Sea.
Turkish sailors were patrolling the area onboard the warship Gediz 800 kilometers off Mumbai when a distress call came in from the ship saying pirates were trying to take the ship captive.
“It’s been like this for some time. The pirates have been extending their coverage area,” Noel Choong, head of the International Maritime Bureau’s piracy reporting center in Kuala Lumpur told the AFP.
“Our major concern is that they will continue to go farther. Once they reach this area, the next one will be off Sri Lanka, and then on to the Malacca Strait,” he added.

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The Armadyne ECR
The Armadyne ECR is an impressive looking weapon, with a blocky profile, fully shrouded barrel, and hardpoints for connecting a variety of tools and gadgets. The default automatic coil gun, the ECR has been a figurehead in Armadyne's arsenal for decades.
The ECR is a simple weapon, following the standard rifle configuration used by automatic weapons for centuries. The power pack is built into the stock, and where the bolt/receiver is in a normal rifle, the magazine loads into a accelerator chamber. The magazine itself holds 200 rounds of 2x40 solid shot. These nail shaped projectiles are light, but once accelerated to 800 m/s they are more than sufficient for punching holes in human beings, light vehicles, and other unarmored targets.
The ECR has a number of nicknames, with the most common being the Nail gun. Is is also known as the automatic stapler, pinshooter, and buzzgun for its high rate of fire.
Armadyne has been manufacturing the ECR for decades, having reverse engineered the design from a handful of centuries old prototype coil guns manufacturing during the closing days of the Resource Wars. Rather than falling into any of the best categories, the ECR was reliable, and its stopping power, range, and accuracy were comparable favorably to quality conventional firearms. Other magnetic weapons have come out with much higher muzzle velocities, greater stopping power, longer range, greater accuracy, but with these 'best' positions they have inherent flaws. While the ECR doesn't dominate in any given field, it is a very good all round gun.
The hard point system allows for the gun to be mounted with a SmartGun system, laser range finder, hyperedge bayonet, etc. This makes it popular with field units. The power pack is modular as well, making it a robust and easy to use weapon. There are variant ECRs that have a rail to mount a smaller weapon under the main barrel, with magnetic grenade launchers being the most common.
The biggest flaw of the ECR is the limited penetration potential. When facing power armor soldiers, androids, or armored vehicles, the ECR 'nails' shatter or flatten against the armor. More than one squad of infantry, emboldened by the reliability and power of their rifles have been destroyed after encountering heavy infantry and finding their weapons more a nuisance.
The ECR is a common weapon in second world military arsenals, as well as in the rank and file of security companies. Mercenaries favor the weapon for its intimidation factor, and it has since become more associated with mercenaries and contractors than actual military forces.
Author's Note: The ECR was spawned from the visual appeal of Tom Cruise's rifle in the 2013 movie Oblivion and from a futuristic zombie apocalypse game I am running with my wife. She has found the ECR a valuable weapon for mowing down zombies, and its rechargeable power pack and high ammo capacity have saved her more than once.
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- Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says extradition bill will end without debate or vote
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- Rafale debate: Sitharaman counters Congress charges; 'minister did not answer my questions,' says Rahul
Wrapping up a rancorous debate in Lok Sabha, Sitharaman, in her over two-hour speech, also accused the Congress of stalling the contract during its rule because it "didn't get the money", asserting that there was a difference between a defence deal and dealing in defence.After her address, Rahul Gandhi said she gave a long speech but did not answer any of his questions.
- Bofors brought Congress down, Rafale will bring Modi back: Nirmala Sitharaman
During her nearly two-hour-long reply in Lok Sabha, Sitharaman accused the Congress of resorting to falsehood to mislead the country and gave "point-by-point" rebuttal to opposition's allegations including on price of the fighter aircraft and HAL not getting the offset contract. She said,"I don't want to talk about Bofors because that is a scam and not Rafale."
- Rahul Gandhi, Arun Jaitley spar over Rafale jet pricing
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- Rahul Gandhi attacks government on Rafale deal, cites audio tape
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- Ready for debate on Rafale, Kharge says in Lok Sabha
Congress on Monday said in Lok Sabha that it is ready for a debate on the Rafale jet deal on Wednesday. "Jaitley ji has thrown a challenge ... we are ready for a debate on January 2. Please decide a time," Congress Leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said.


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Milford on Sea Village green saw a magnificent collection of classic and rare Porsche cars on Friday.
The international gathering was hosted by Amanda & John from Harvest House B&B, who had invited friends and enthusiast owners of this classic marque.
Amanda & John are real Porsche enthusiasts and they have bought many rare and historic Porsches from across the globe, restoring each one to their magnificent former glory.
The visiting group exclusively consists of classic Porsche cars and around 29 cars are expected to join the Milford on Sea rally, including many owners of the iconic 1955 Porsche 356. Their itinerary includes a visit to show their historic machines at the Goodwood Revival, which runs from the 11th to 13th September 2015.
The cars are also expected to meet again in Milford on Sea before the end of the weekend is out, so you may just get to see this multi-million collection of iconic and historic sports cars.

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The Paper Birds’ gently immersive new show takes its inspiration from the agony aunts of the 1990s. Featuring live music and set in a teenage bedroom, it opens in Newcastle on February 3 ahead of a tour.
Richard Jones directs Alan Cumming and Daniel Radcliffe in Beckett’s bleak exercise in entropy. Jane Horrocks and Karl Johnson also star in the production, which is being performed in a double bill with the short play Rough for Theatre II. It opens on February 4.
Rafe Spall stars in a one-man play by Clint Dyer, who also directs, and Roy Williams about Englishness and identity, developed from a Guardian short play. It opens in the Dorfman on February 6.
Breffni Holahan won The Stage Edinburgh Award last summer for her mesmerising performance as a woman coming apart in Margaret Perry’s play. Thomas Martin’s production opens at the Bush on February 7.
Tortoise in a Nutshell, Two Destination Language and Green Ginger are among the companies at this year’s international festival of theatre, puppetry and animation. Shows take place at venues including Edinburgh’s Summerhall and the festival runs from January 31-Febuary 8.


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"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." Plato
In general music we explore the elements of music such as melody, rhythm, form, tone color and harmony. This is done through singing, movement, composing, analyzing and playing a variety of instruments. Students will have the opportunity to share their musical knowledge and achievement throughout their elementary school years.
Mrs. Randall, General Music Teacher
Instrumental Music at Olney Elementary School is open to all fourth and fifth grade students. It's a great way to learn how to play a wind instrument or a string instrument! Students develop self-discipline in practicing music and performing in a group. There are over one hundred band and string students in instrumental music this year. During the year, we'll perform for school assemblies and evening concerts. Many students continue playing instruments in groups in middle school and high school.
Mrs. Dahlin, Instrumental Music Teacher

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After all the quilters I meet, I still consider myself a newbie. I love to quilt but with working find it hard to find the time to quilt. I always buy the latest magazines and love to dream what I'm going to make next.
When I was working outside the home I used to have my project set up in piles for chain piecing, etc next to (or even on) my machine. After our daughter was in bed and everything done for the evening, I would sit down at my machine for a minimum of 15 minutes before bed to do some sewing. Some nights I got half an hour, some an hour, but I made a date with myself to sew at least 15 minutes. I put it on my day planner like I did my dental and doctor's appointments. That's how I started exercising daily a couple of years ago too. They both are essential to my well-being as much as seeing the doctor....but a LOT more fun!!
I totally agree Cornwoman - exercise & sewing are good for your heatlh & well being - I've been away from both for too long & I can see it in the mirror. I just uploaded my photos on my page and got re-inspired all over again to sew just looking at some of the stuff I've done - I picked the ones I loved doing so it was fun to re-visit those quilts again.
I 2nd the suggestion to squeeze in 15 minutes a day - it's amazing how many you'll finish with this technique.
I only work part time but still find it hard to quilt as much as I would like to. I have a short attention span so have several large UFO's calling my name. One of the things I do is cut several small projects out at a time. I put them each in a box and can go from one to the other and soon find I have them finished. If they are already cut out just a few minutes sewing makes a difference.Lady C
for projects that you cut now, sew later - or make blocks, put the blocks together later, I've heard lots of praise over the years for pizza boxes. I guess you could to any pizza place and ask for a few unused boxes. One thing I've got (and would love to get more of) is a box that a laptop computer was packaged in. It's probably pretty much the same as using pizza boxes, plus it has a handle.
I believe I will try the 15 minutes a day to sew. I work full time in a high pressure job and by the time I finally make it home...I'm beat! I dont have a sewing room...so Im scattered through out the house so it is hard to get going on a project. I have several in the works and find it hard to get them completed since I am soooo busy! THanks for the idea!!!


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The State of Georgia Board of Elections passed an emergency election code change allowing County’s the option of having a "Drop Box" location for Absentee Ballots for the June 9, 2020 Primary Election only. The Upson County Board of Elections and Registrations has opted to have a drop box location located at 305 S. Hightower Street at the City of Thomaston Drive-Through location of the City/County Government Complex. The box is clearly labeled and is for Absentee Ballots only. Ballots will be accepted beginning Tuesday April 21, 2020 and we will accept ballots in the drop box until 7:00 PM on Tuesday June 9, 2020. By law no absentee ballots can be accepted after 7:00 PM on election day. This box is secure and is monitored by recorded video camera at all times. You may also mail your Absentee Ballot to our office. If you have questions concerning this process please email your questions to email@example.com. We prefer that you email us your questions but you may also call the office at 706-647-6259 if email is not an option.


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The site on Norfolk Street, Manchester, is being brought to the market at a guide price of £1.5m.
Commercial property consultant CBRE is advising on the sale.
The 22,852 sq ft grade 2-listed building is currently home to restaurant, Stock.
Arranged over five floors with basement parking for 11 vehicles, the site is suitable for refurbishment to accommodate hotel, residential or office space.
The freehold is available at a quoting price of £1.5m, reflecting £65/sq ft of capital value, with the additional benefit of current rental income totaling £93,700 a year.
Will Kennon, associate director national capital markets at CBRE, said: "The Stock Exchange offers major advantages for any potential investor, with a prime location, existing ground floor restaurant and bar facility and stunning architectural features.
"The building is suitable for a number of uses with the opportunity to develop a boutique hotel, subject to planning, along with the obvious refurbishment potential to provide high quality office accommodation."
"There are currently strong levels of demand for boutique hotel accommodation within the traditional prime core of Manchester and we believe this asset provides an ideal conversion opportunity."


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Context…the Barnett formula
The Barnett formula is used to allocate resources to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland when the UK Government spends money in areas that are devolved to the relevant administrations. For example, if the UK Government increases spending on health – which is a devolved responsibility – the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish administrations will all receive a population-based share in additional funding (known as “Barnett consequentials”). They can then use this funding as they choose – and not necessarily on the policy area from which the additional funding derived.
The Barnett formula has come into play in recent weeks in relation to the additional coronavirus-related expenditure announced by the UK Government.
How much additional funding will the Scottish Government get as a result of coronavirus support measures?
The UK Government initially announced a £12 billion package of support comprising measures announced at the UK budget on 12 March 2020 and additional measures announced a few days later. The Cabinet Secretary for Finance wrote to the Finance and Constitution Committee advising that Scotland was to receive £780 million in Barnett consequentials as a result of the UK Government’s initial package of support. She further outlined that this comprised £410 million in respect of the £5 billion response fund for public services (including health) and £370 million in respect of the £7 billion support for individuals and businesses. Further consequentials have since been announced in relation to additional economic response measures and extensions to the Response Fund, bringing the total Barnett consequentials for Scotland for 2020-21 to a total of £3.5 billion as at 30 April 2020.
A breakdown of the £3.5 billion Barnett consequentials and the UK Government measures from which they derive is set out below.
Which areas of coronavirus support result in Barnett consequentials?
Not all of the support being made available by the UK Government is in devolved areas. Many areas of support are UK-wide, so do not result in Barnett consequentials as Scottish businesses and individuals will already benefit through the operation of these schemes. Examples of UK-wide support that do not result in Barnett consequentials include:
- measures to protect the wages of employees and the self-employed
- increases to benefits and extension of Statutory Sick Pay
- business loan schemes
- tax deferment.
The Barnett consequentials result primarily from UK Government spending plans in three specific devolved areas:
- planned increases in health expenditure
- planned increases in local government expenditure (as a result of business rates relief schemes and small business grants administered via local authorities in England)
- planned increases in transport expenditure, largely to provide support to train and bus operators.
Are these the final figures?
The coronavirus support measures are constantly evolving and so further changes are possible. In addition, the consequentials set out above are, in some areas, based on UK policy projections of the costs and there is a possibility that these may be revised by the UK Government once costs are finalised. This would have a knock on effect on the final allocations to the Scottish Government and other devolved administrations. Also, it is possible that the UK Government might revisit UK departmental budgets seeking savings to offset the costs of coronavirus interventions, which could result in negative Barnett consequentials for the Scottish Government further down the line.
What spending is the Scottish Government proposing?
As noted above, the Scottish Government can use the Barnett consequentials however it chooses and does not need to replicate the UK Government schemes from which the Barnett consequentials result. Indeed, there has been much debate around the differences between the business support measures introduced by the Scottish Government and the UK Government (see separate SPICe blog on non-domestic rates-related FAQs).
At the time of writing, the Scottish Government’s commitments to coronavirus support measures are within the Barnett consequentials that have been allocated. However, additional health and social care allocations have not yet been confirmed. If the Scottish Government wants to allocate funding over and above the Barnett consequentials, it will need to find additional funds (either by reducing spending elsewhere, or by making use of reserves). The chart below sets out the Scottish Government’s committed spending on coronavirus support measures as at 30 April 2020. Note that the chart assumes that all Barnett consequentials deriving from health spending by the UK Government will also be applied to the health budget in Scotland as this has been the policy commitment of the Scottish Government under ‘normal’ circumstances. It may be that the Scottish Government chooses to allocate additional funding to health over and above the Barnett consequentials, but this has not yet been confirmed.
In broad terms, the Scottish Government’s spending commitments (as at 30 April) reflect the UK Government’s spending commitments. For example, in the main area of proposed spending – business support – the Scottish Government has received £2.25 billion in Barnett consequentials from the UK Government and plans to commit a similar (but slightly higher) amount of £2.29 billion to its own business support schemes. As noted above, health allocations have yet to be finalised and the final commitment could be higher than set out above. And more generally, this is a constantly shifting picture and further interventions could impact on both the Barnett consequentials and the Scottish Government spending plans.
Nicola Hudson, Senior Analyst, Financial Scrutiny Unit


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Opera and Musical Productions
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Great Ideas Start with Tea
Are you making handmade gifts for the holidays? If you are, where do you start? For me, half the fun is in the planning! This year I want to make coffee and tea-themed gift baskets, featuring our Coffee Helps and Start with Tea collections (available now in the shop).
Grab a cup of tea (or coffee) and I’ll give you a sneak peek at the possibili-TEAS.
Come along inside….
We’ll see if tea and buns can make the world a better place.
- from the children’s book, The Wind in the Willows
Sip and Search
I love my morning coffee, but I have a couple of tea lovers in my family, so I had to do a little research. I started collecting photos, lists of products/supplies, stores, book titles, quotes, and more. I discovered the Tea Spot and ordered a sampler. Research can be delicious!
Shop and Sew
Now that I am brimming with ideas, it’s time to create. In upcoming posts, I’ll showcase what I’m sewing with the new Start with Tea Sentiment Panels now available in the shop. You’ll get to see how photos of tea pots and cups inspired my fabric selections.
Oh the Possibili-TEAS
How will I fill my tea baskets? Here’s a list of ideas:
Quilted mug rug with tea sentiment
Tea cup and/or pot
Food (chocolate, cookies, cinnamon sticks, muffins, jam, honey)
Book with bookmark
Journal/notebook with pen
Great ideas really do start with tea.
During my research, I discovered so many literary connections to tea. From Jane Austen to Winnie-the-Pooh, tea time is treasured. And because my gift baskets are being made for tea drinkers who love books, I can’t wait to find creative ways to add these quotes to their baskets and tags.
“But indeed I would rather have nothing but tea.” ― Jane Austen
“Some people will tell you there is a great deal of poetry and fine sentiment in a chest of tea.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Tea! Bless ordinary everyday afternoon tea!” ― Agatha Christie
“Tea is the magic key to the vault where my brain is kept.” ― Frances Hardinge
“Christopher Robin was home by this time, because it was the afternoon, and he was so glad to see them that they stayed there until very nearly tea-time, and then they had a Very Nearly tea, which is one you forget about afterwards, and hurried on to Pooh Corner, so as to see Eeyore before it was too late to have a Proper Tea with Owl.” ― A.A. Milne
I might just need some Winnie-the-Pooh fabric for one of my mug rugs. Sew many ideas, sew little time ― Why? ― because we’re also busy designing and stitching up projects for our winter collection (available November 1st).
Basic Quilting Supplies for Mug Rugs and More
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Here are some of the basic supplies I use to make mug rugs: fabric paper, foundation paper for piecing patterns, batting, and spray adhesive. I also added links to inspire your tea and coffee crafting time: fabric possibili-teas and sampler teas from the Tea Spot. Enjoy!


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With this recipe for the greyhound meets elderflower cocktail I obviously missed the peak of grapefruit season by a couple of weeks. Yet it’s never too late for a good recipe and too early for a bracing cocktail. Thus I am right on time somehow…
For the most part of my life, I haven’t been very fond of grapefruit. If I would have eaten one, I would have topped it with sugar to balance the acid. However there had been always better options out there, like the sweeter orange, so why bother? This changed last winter season, somehow grapefruit grew on me. Since then I bought grapefruits by the bag and ate them preferable standing over the sink, slurping the juice and even enjoying the zingy fruit. Somewhere between my kitchen sink, the cocktail shaker and the still untouched bottle of elderflower syrup, which I brought home from a visit to the giant Swedish furniture store, came the idea for a grapefruit cocktail with elderflower syrup: the greyhound meets elderflower cocktail! It’s just three ingredients and ice cubes, it can’t be simpler than that.
greyhound meets elderflower cocktail
A Greyhound is a cocktail with grapefruit juice and vodka or gin if you salt the rim of the glass you got a Salty Dog but that’s a different story. The elderflower syrup adds a sweet and floral taste and makes this refreshing cocktail even more suitable for a brunch, hint maybe your next Easter brunch? Cheers!
- 60 ml / 2 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
- 30 ml / 1 oz. elderflower syrup
- 30 ml / 1 oz. vodka
- ice cubes, about one handful for the shaker
- for garnish: quartered grapefruit slices (1/8 to ¼ inch thick) or see below for bruléed grapefruit quarter
- Fill your shaker with a small handful ice cubes and add grapefruit juice, elderflower syrup, and vodka. Shake vigorously and pour into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with grapefruit slices.
☛ Check out my brunch cocktails roundup for more tasty drink recipes!


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Just north of Belltown, meandering along the waterfront, you’ll find Myrtle Edwards Park. Bookended by striking sculptures, this park has 1.25-miles of winding bike and pedestrian paths that run along Elliott Bay. The park is known for its fantastic views of the Olympics Mountains, Mount Rainier, and Puget Sound. The lucky visitor might even spot an eagle or heron. With easy access from downtown and bike path connections to Magnolia, this park is a picturesque getaway near the heart of downtown.
The park was renamed in 1976 for Myrtle Edwards, a former Seattle City Council member. Ms. Edwards and her husband moved to Seattle during World War II and she quickly became involved in public life. She received a second Bachelors degree in political science and public administation from the University of Washington and was active in many organizations, including the American Association of University Women, the Municipal League, Business and Professional Women, Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls, and the League of Women Voters where she served as president.
Myrtle Edwards was a member of the Audubon Society and was a leader in Seattle Beautiful Inc., who named her Citizen of the Year. She was a passionate advocate for public parks, greenery, and neighborhood improvement programs. She served on the Seattle City Council starting in 1955 and was elected president of the council in early 1969. She served as president until her untimely death just a few months later in August 1969.
In her lifetime, Ms. Edwards contributed much to the enhancement of our city and the communities that call it home. It is only fitting that such a strikingly beautiful park bear her name and legacy.


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Head of former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom’s legal team, Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed, has expressed concern over the non-provision of security required for Yameen, after he was freed.
Supreme Court overturned the five-year prison term against Yameen for money laundering earlier today. The court reached its verdict with the unanimous consensus of the three justices who presided over the case.
At a press conference held by Yameen’s legal team following the verdict, Jameel said that the government has always been indifferent towards Yameen – adding that this has clearly been proven today.
“From the moment the Supreme Court delivers the verdict that he is innocent and the justices stand up, Yameen should be provided security. That is for sure. Therefore, what I have to say regarding this is that the reality is that the government has let go of this,” he had said.
Criticizing the government further, Jameel said that whilst attacks have been targeted towards former presidents – it is extremely concerning that there is discrimination and the provision of security.
“The security and the safety of those who have served as presidents are not things which that should be taken lightly,” he had said.
“Look at the reality when it came to Nasheed. From the airport, to running after four to five cars on the streets. This can be done if it is for him,” he added.
Jameel also criticized the Parliament’s allocation of an official residence to Nasheed, while he has his own private residence.
In addition to this, he also raised concerns over the fact that the benefits which should be provided to Yameen by the state, have not been budgeted.
Yameen was found guilty of laundering USD 1 million from the sale of GA. Vodamula by the Criminal Court on November 28, 2019. He was sentenced to five years in prison and fined USD 5 million. Yameen promptly appealed the conviction with the High Court, which sided against him and ruled to uphold the original sentence back in January.
He subsequently appealed the conviction with the Supreme Court, which began appeal proceedings in September. The Supreme Court ruled to overturn High Court’s decision to uphold the original sentence earlier today.


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There are many components to proper management of type 1 diabetes. It’s a lifelong commitment that requires extreme diligence and almost constant awareness. Here are 7 life hacks for dealing with the daily struggles of living with type 1 diabetes.
- Keep a travel-size bottle of hand cream in your purse, brief case, or backpack. Dry skin is an irritating side effect of diabetes, but moisturizing often can help eliminate the itch.
- Prepare a week’s worth of snacks and place them in clear storage containers or bags for when you’re crunched for time. If you can, label each snack with the total carb count so you know exactly what to grab.
- Pack hand sanitizer or alcohol wipes for outdoor excursions or overnight trips. Having clean hands is important for accurately testing blood glucose, and you may not always have access to running water when you’re out exploring. While testing with the first drop of blood is best, you can also use the second drop if you’re unable to wash your hands (in order to avoid any type of contamination).
- Set a reminder on your phone or computer’s calendar to reorder your diabetes supplies, such as insulin, test strips, glucose tablets, diabetic shoes, and anything else you use regularly. You never want to be left stranded, and this reminder can prompt you to stock up on what you need.
- Take the hassle out of diabetes management, or at least some of it, by using your smartphone. Apps can be an excellent resource and can help with everything from food logging to tracking glucose to connecting with others.
- Carry your diabetes and medical information with you at all times, especially when you’re traveling. Print it out on credit card-sized paper, laminate it, and store it in your wallet or purse. If you’re going abroad, have it translated into the languages of the countries you’re visiting.
Organize your pantry based on what you use most and keep healthy food toward the front. Keep things like canned beans, packages of nuts, and boxes of oatmeal up front, and store sugary cereals, packaged cookies, and other junk food in the back of the cupboard. This will help you choose healthy snacks, and help you avoid duplicate purchases.

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