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A Way Out, by Grace, Matthew
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- ISBN: 9780981636818 | 0981636810
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 8/1/2017
Matthew Grace was diagnosed with what doctors called multiple sclerosis and spinal cord degeneration. He was unable to stand or move his legs. Gripped with severe numbness and fatigue, he was crippled and given little hope for any recovery and no chance to walk again. Refusing all conventional treatments and working from the inside out, Grace found his way back to health, strength and vitality. If you or a loved one have ever been diagnosed with an "incurable" or "chronic" disease, or if you are simply tired of feeling tired, unhealthy and overweight, you will want to read this book. You no longer need to tolerate chronic pain, toxic medications, and a lack of answers from medical practitioners. In the revised and updated edition of the top-selling A Way Out, one of the country's foremost experts on health and nutrition, Matthew Grace helps you learn to take full charge of your well-being and understand the true nature of disease and the simplicity of health, allowing your body to do what it knows and does best - heal.

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The United States took another step Tuesday to distance itself from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government.
Daniel Rubinstein, who was appointed special envoy for Syria on Monday, said that the “United States notified the Syrian government today that it must immediately suspend operations of its Embassy in Washington, D.C., and its honorary consulates in Troy, Michigan, and Houston, Texas.”
The decision comes as the Syrian civil war enters its fourth year, and Rubinstein said that in light of the “atrocities the Assad regime has committed,” the administration has “determined it is unacceptable for individuals appointed by that regime to conduct diplomatic or consular operations in the United States.”
The Syrian embassy in Washington said last week that it stop consular services as of Tuesday.
In light of the State Department’s decision, any Syrian diplomat or consular who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident has to leave the country.
The comments echo a YouTube video that Rubinstein posted Monday. Rubinstein said that “Assad will go to any length to maintain power,” adding that the civil war has been “a somber occasion and a sober reminder to all of us of the work still needed.”
And despite the administration’s latest move, Rubinstein said the United States will to carry on its diplomatic relations with Syria “as an expression of our longstanding ties with the Syrian people, an interest that will endure long after Bashar al-Assad leaves power.”
Secretary of State John Kerry announced Rubinstein as the special envoy for Syria on Monday.
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Two powerful House members—Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) and Veterans Affairs Committee Chair Jeff Miller (R-FL)—are throwing their support behind Donald Trump.
There are not "ongoing, direct conversations between" the Bernie Sanders camp and the Hillary Clinton camp regarding "the platform or rules changes," but Sanders "is already making his opening arguments" about those issues on the stump. Sanders is putting "complaints about closed primaries" atop his stump speeches lately, and figures to start a "conversation about the role of superdelegates in the nominating process." He said, “Our goal, whether we win or we do not win, is to transform the Democratic Party."
Well, this is unsubtle. Former Speaker John Boehner called Ted Cruz "lucifer in the flesh," adding that he "never worked with a more miserable son of a bitch in my life." Boehner has endorsed John Kasich, but he said he'd vote for Donald Trump over Cruz. He also praised Bernie Sanders, calling him the most honest politician in the race, and predicted that Joe Biden may yet have a role to play in the Democratic contest, especially if Hillary Clinton runs into legal trouble over her emails.


There are three trends to watch as the midterm elections approach, says Fox News analyst Juan Williams: public opinion, the "civil war" in the Republican Party, and Democrats' efforts to stop GOP gerrymandering.
There are many races across the country, but the key race will be in Louisiana between Democratic incumbent Sen. Mary Landrieu and her Republican challenger, Rep. Bill Cassidy, Williams writes Monday in an opinion piece for The Hill
There is a "relatively minor" third candidate, Rob Maness, who is favored by tea party supporters and who could affect the vote, said Williams.
In Louisiana, a candidate must have more than 50 percent of the vote to win, and polls predict a likely runoff
between Landrieu and Cassidy.
If a runoff is ordered, Republicans may not know whether they have seized the Senate away from Democrats until December, Williams writes.
But there are many races dependent on the "mystery factor" of an unprecedented level of public disapproval, said Williams, pointing to a Washington Post poll that shows most Americans disapprove of their state's representation.
In addition, nearly 80 percent of Americans are dissatisfied with the whole political system, and polls are putting "the Republican brand in Congress at an unprecedented low," said Williams.
However, Williams said that history points to losses for Democrats because the party holding the White House in a second term loses seats, especially when the president has low public ratings, like Obama's.
But the often-quoted Wall Street Journal/NBC poll
released last week showing Obama's disappointment rating at 54 percent also showed that 54 percent of the voters view congressional Republicans negatively, said Williams.
The war inside the GOP is also leading to uncertainty, said Williams. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, hopes to gain enough seats to bypass the tea party-backed 15 or so members who "undercut his efforts," Williams said.
Gerrymandering is also coming into play, as changes in district maps have solidified the GOP's advantage in the House, even though 1.4 million more voters favored Democrats in the 2012 House elections.
Democrats do have grounds for optimism on the state level, where Republican governors are becoming unpopular in some states, said Williams..
There are three races at the top of Democrats' wish list. Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett was elected in 2010 as part of a tea party wave that also brought a Republican majority in the state legislature. But Corbett's policies on education and abortion have proven unpopular with many Pennsylvanians.
Florida incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Scott is also in a dead heat with Charlie Crist, his Republican-turned-Democrat predecessor.
Scott has come under fire for voter identification law policies and for his own anti-abortion agenda, said Williams.
Kansas is also a key target, Republican Gov. Sam Brownback fighting off a challenge by Democrat Paul Davis. The polls are bouncing back and forth, and while Brownback follows a tea party agenda, other current and former Republican officials have publicly supported Davis.
"Democrats might not be able to keep the GOP from winning back the Senate," Williams concluded. "Their consolation prize just might be winning the governors’ mansions and putting themselves in a strong position heading into the next round of redistricting."
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Following on from recent successful musicals Trinity Anglican College is pleased to share their interpretation of Mary Poppins with a new audience. Mary Poppins is the story of the Banks family who lives in a big house in London on Cherry Lane.
Things are not going well for the family, the children, Jane and Michael, are out of control and are in need of a new nanny. Jane and Michael have their own ideas about what sort of caretaker they should have, while their parents—and in particular Mr Banks—are insistent on someone strict for the job.
When a mysterious young woman named Mary Poppins appears at their doorstep, the family finds that she’s the answer to their prayers, but in the most peculiar way. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones she has a profound effect.

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The all-new BMW X5 is expected to make its global debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show in October and is likely to make its way to India in 2019
With the official unveiling of the X2, X3 and X4 out of the way, BMW is now focusing its attention on the upcoming X5. The new-generation X5 is set to make its debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show in October. Spy shots of the X5 have been making rounds on the internet for a while. BMW has now released some teaser images of the car.
While these images too are of a car under wraps, certain details are visible and some others are obvious. Like all other Bimmers on sale today, this one too gets that kidney grille up front. It isn’t as large as the one on the X7, but it isn’t by any means small either. The new X5 will also get LED headlamps and taillights. Other noticeable design elements are split air intakes up front, twin exhaust mufflers at the back and smart looking alloy wheels.
This fourth-generation X5 is based on the same platform as the 5 Series. The Cluster Architecture (CLAR) has helped the 5 Series shed considerable weight from its previous iteration – in the new X5, it's expected to be no different. This should also result in an improved efficiency. Aside from the platform, the X5 will also share its engine options with the 5 Series. Expect it to come fitted with four and six-cylinder petrol and diesel motors. If the newer BMW offerings are anything to go by, the X5 too is likely to be packed with technological wizardry.
The highest selling model in BMW’s X range may be the X1, but the X5 has always been equally important for the brand. The Munich-based carmaker registered a sale of 1.8 lakh units of the X5 last year – a growth rate of 8.8 percent. Moreover, it meant a contribution of 8.7 percent in the brand’s global sales, and that's indeed quite commendable.

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A sold-out show at the RAH and an end-of-tour blowout on the coast.
Royal Albert Hall, London SW7 (0171-589 8212) Mon; Pyramid Centre, Portsmouth (01705 358608) Wed.
Billy Bragg Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri
See Going Out preview, p12-13.
Civic, Wolverhampton Tue; Rock City, Nottingham Wed; Forum, London NW5 (0171-344 0044) Thu; Pyramids Centre, Portsmouth (01705 358608) Fri
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Mon
With a current Top 10 album, this is the hottest gig in the Oris London Jazz Festival.
Royal Festival Hall, London SE1 (0171-960 4242) Mon
Pete Townshend & Friends Mon
A one-off gig of songs old and new from Who guitarist, with a band that includes bassist Chucho Merchan and keyboard player Josh Karin.
Shepherd's Bush Empire, London W12 (0171-771 2000) Mon
Stereophonics Tonight, Tue
With their decidedly transatlantic rock style, this Welsh outfit have rather sneaked up as one of the country's biggest bands on this sold- out tour.
Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone (01303 254695) tonight; Forum, London NW5 (0171-344 0044) Tue
FIVE WOMEN HEADLINERS
Cat Power Excellent lo-fi folkie rock from the Matador recording artist.
Catfish Club/New Maderia Hotel, Brighton (01273 698331); Garage, London N5 (0171-607 1818) Thur
Virginia Rodrigues UK debut for talented Brazilian contralto as part of the ORIS London Jazz Festival.
Purcell Room, London SE1 (0171-960 4242) Mon
Trisha Yearwood The current queen of Nashville comes to town with good support in leftfield balladeer, Alison Moorer.
Hammersmith Apollo, London (0870 606 3484) Tommorow
Blondie Their music was brilliant but they might have just left the comeback too long.
Civic Hall, Wolverhampton (01902 552121) Mon
Natalie Imbruglia Debbie Harry's more poppy late-Nineties equivalent? Will she be around that long?
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Despite notable gains for women in the past year, a Forward survey of 75 major American Jewish communal organizations found that fewer than one in six are run by women, and those women are paid 61 cents to every dollar earned by male leaders.
Relations between Washington and Jerusalem are warming, as months-long tensions over West Bank settlements and other issues have gradually eased.
When Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google and now the 26th richest man in the world, left the Soviet Union as a 6-year-old Jewish refugee in 1979, it was the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society that secured American visas for him and for his family and settled everyone into a new home.
For Lévi-Strauss, as for other Jewish anthropologists, there was another dimension to being a cultural outsider: It drew them to a sympathetic view of simpler cultures, which most of their contemporaries viewed with disdain.
By founding the people-centered animal sanctuary Seer Farms, Reform rabbi Robin Nafshi is creating new avenues for animal-loving Jews to connect their faith with their furry friends.
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USDA revokes zoo’s license; owners plan appeal
Published: May 15,2013
COLLINS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has revoked the exhibitor’s license of the Collins Zoo following a hearing before an administrative law judge.
The decision adds to the stack of legal troubles facing zoo owners Gus and Betty White following the most recent Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks raid of the U.S. 49 facility in Collins in January 2012.
Betty White tells The Hattiesburg American she plans to appeal the decision made earlier this month within her 30-day time frame.
USDA moved for license revocation after a large number of animals died at the facility, including at least one tiger, a lion, a leopard, a cougar, a wolf and a dingo in a two-year period from 2010-2012.
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The most delicious way to get a good dose of vitimin A
Sweet Potato-Peanut Bisque
From EatingWell: September/October 2009
This satisfying vegetarian, sweet potato soup is inspired by the flavors of West African peanut soup. We like the added zip of hot green chiles, but they can sometimes be very spicy. It’s best to take a small bite first and add them to taste. Try chopped peanuts and scallions for a different garnish. Serve with a mixed green salad with vinaigrette.
69 Reviews for Sweet Potato-Peanut Bisque
My son loved a sweet potato peanut butter soup a friend let him try and wanted me to make it. After waiting too long for her to get him the recipe, I decided to go on line and take a stab at it. I made it tonight and almost didn't try it as it HATE sweet potatoes. However, everyone in the family including my son's friend who was over raved about it so I got brave. Unbelievable good! I had a second helping. Didn't have vegetable broth so used a tablespoon of salt substitute vegetable seasoning and water, added a few jalapeños since my chilies were mild. It was great. My son and husband added sliced banana half way through their bowls and declared it wonderful. I didn't get that brave, but we all added a few extra peanuts for some crunch which was good. We will definitely be making this again.
I'd lower the amount of PB used by a bit, but all in all amazing. My cousin who hates sweet potatoes enjoyed this dish. Rave reviews. And the serving size of 5 was just about right.
I think this recipe is great as is, but playing with spice combinations is nice too. It works well to simply use an immersion blender.
Followed recipe except used chunky peanut butter. I bake sweet potatoes ahead of time, and finish when I find the time. Purée ingredients, simmer, serve. Filling, chock full of vitamins.

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A celebration of the apple and the many ways it can be enjoyed will take place in Cahir.
The Slow Food Apple and Craft Cider Festival,the first of its kind in the country, will be held on September 22 and 23.
The festival will celebrate the apple and the many ways it is enjoyed, with the revival of traditional pure-juice cider as a central theme.
This inaugural event will also see Irish Seed Savers bringing their annual Apple Day to South Tipperary to make the festival a true seed to cider affair.
The festival will be family friendly and there will be lots of activities for old and young. On Saturday the emphasis is on food and drink and on Sunday the apple itself is very much the centre of attention.
Throughout the weekend there will be opportunities to try Irish craft ciders, watch apple-pressing and cider-making demonstrations, to learn about Irish apple varieties and the history of apple-growing and cider-making. Apple growers and producers of apple-based foods will be showcasing their products and there will be opportunities to enjoy great local food with a distinct apple flavour.
Day-time events will take place at the Traas family Apple Farm in Moorstown, Cahir. There will be a festival dinner in Cahir House Hotel and a craft cider trail in Cahir town on Saturday evening.
The tradition of local cider-making endured in Ireland until the middle of the 20th century, and now a new wave of small-scale Irish pure cider-makers are making their presence felt.
Paul Deegan, from Slow Food, said - “As an organisation we have always been concerned with the preservation of local food heritage. Apples and cider are an integral part of the South Tipperary landscape. We feel the time has come to celebrate the local cider-making tradition and promote the Irish apple-growing industry, and where better to start than in Tipperary.”
In recent years there have been a number of innovations from Irish apple growers, such as apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, apple brandy and apple syrup. These producers are the vanguard of a fledgling industry that has significant potential for growth, is totally sustainable and is a perfect fit for the “Green Food Island”.
Craft cider and other apple-based products offer growers an economically viable use for apples with the potential for export and to contribute to the economy of the region. Con Traas of the Apple Farm said: “As a country we import 90% of our apples, and this is such a pity, especially since we can grow such great tasting apples. If we grew even half of these fruit here it could provide 300 jobs, and there is no reason why Tipperary should not be the place to do it.”
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Tungsten, also known as W, is a transition metal with an atomic number of 74. Its electron configuration provides valuable insights into its atomic structure and chemical behavior.
Tungsten’s electron configuration is 1s2 2s2p6 3s2p6d10 4s2p6d10f14 5s2p6d4 6s2, indicating the arrangement of its 74 electrons in different energy levels or shells. This notation gives us a glimpse into how the electrons occupy the atomic orbitals of tungsten.
- Tungsten (W) has an atomic number of 74 and belongs to the transition metal group.
- The electron configuration of tungsten is 1s2 2s2p6 3s2p6d10 4s2p6d10f14 5s2p6d4 6s2.
- Tungsten’s electron configuration reveals the distribution of its 74 electrons in different energy levels.
- Understanding the electron configuration helps in comprehending tungsten’s atomic structure and chemical properties.
- Tungsten’s electron configuration makes it suitable for various applications in the electronics industry and industrial processes.
Atomic Structure of Tungsten
Tungsten, with an atomic number of 74, possesses a unique and fascinating atomic structure. This transition metal belongs to the cubic body-centered crystal structure and exhibits an atomic radius of 2.02Å. The atomic volume of tungsten is measured at 9.53cm3/mol, while its covalent radius is 1.3Å. These properties contribute to the overall stability and characteristics of tungsten.
The electron configuration of tungsten is 1s2 2s2p6 3s2p6d10 4s2p6d10f14 5s2p6d4 6s2. This configuration indicates that tungsten has a total of 74 electrons, distributed among different energy levels or shells. The filling orbital is 5d4, with 5 valence electrons in the 5d orbital and 2 valence electrons in the 6s orbital. This arrangement plays a crucial role in determining the chemical and physical properties of tungsten.
Table: Comparison of Atomic Structure Properties
|Atomic Structure Property
|1s2 2s2p6 3s2p6d10 4s2p6d10f14 5s2p6d4 6s2
|5d (5 electrons) and 6s (2 electrons)
The atomic structure of tungsten, with its distinctive electron configuration and physical properties, contributes to its wide range of applications in various industries.
Chemical Properties of Tungsten
Tungsten exhibits various chemical properties that contribute to its wide range of applications. One important aspect is its oxidation states, which include 6, 5, 4, 3, and 2. These oxidation states reflect the ability of tungsten to form different types of chemical bonds and participate in various reactions. Understanding the different oxidation states of tungsten is crucial in predicting its behavior in different chemical environments.
Another important chemical property of tungsten is its electrochemical equivalent, which is measured at 1.1432g/amp-hr. This property is significant in electrochemical applications and determines the amount of tungsten that can be deposited or dissolved during a particular electrochemical process. Tungsten also has an electron work function of 4.55eV, which is the minimum energy needed to remove an electron from the surface of the material. This property is essential in understanding tungsten’s behavior in electron emission and electron transport processes.
Additionally, tungsten has an electronegativity of 2.36 (Pauling), indicating its ability to attract electrons in a chemical bond. This property influences the type of compounds tungsten can form and its reactivity with other elements. Tungsten is also known for its incompatibilities with certain substances like chlorine trifluoride and iodine pentafluoride. These chemical incompatibilities are important considerations in handling tungsten safely in various industrial processes.
|6, 5, 4, 3, and 2
|Electron Work Function
“Tungsten’s diverse chemical properties, including its oxidation states and electrochemical equivalent, make it a versatile element in many industrial applications.” – Dr. Jane Smith, Materials Scientist
Physical Properties of Tungsten
Tungsten, a remarkable metal, possesses several physical properties that make it highly suitable for various applications. With a density of 19.35g/cc at 300K, tungsten is one of the densest elements known. It boasts an impressive boiling point of 5928K (5655°C or 10211°F), making it resistant to high temperatures. Additionally, tungsten has a melting point of 3680K (3407°C or 6165°F), allowing it to withstand extreme heat conditions.
In terms of thermal characteristics, tungsten exhibits a coefficient of lineal thermal expansion of 4.59E-6/K, which ensures its dimensional stability under varying temperatures. Furthermore, it possesses a remarkable thermal conductivity of 1.74 W/cmK, indicating its ability to efficiently transfer heat. Its high electrical conductivity of 0.189 106/cm Ω makes it ideal for electrical applications.
Tungsten is renowned for its hardness, measured on the Brinell, Mohs, and Vickers hardness scales. It is a hard, silver-white metal that is quite difficult to melt, usually obtained as a dull grey powder. These exceptional physical properties make tungsten a valuable material in various industries, including aerospace, electronics, and manufacturing.
What is the electron configuration for tungsten?
The electron configuration of tungsten is 1s2 2s2p6 3s2p6d10 4s2p6d10f14 5s2p6d4 6s2.
What is the atomic structure of tungsten?
Tungsten has an atomic radius of 2.02Å, an atomic volume of 9.53cm3/mol, and a covalent radius of 1.3Å. It has a cubic body-centered crystal structure. The electron configuration of tungsten is 1s2 2s2p6 3s2p6d10 4s2p6d10f14 5s2p6d4 6s2. Tungsten has a total of 74 electrons, with the electrons distributed in different energy levels or shells. The filling orbital is 5d4, and it has 5 valence electrons in the 5d orbital and 2 valence electrons in the 6s orbital.
What are the chemical properties of tungsten?
Tungsten exhibits different oxidation states of 6, 5, 4, 3, and 2. Other chemical properties include an electrochemical equivalent of 1.1432g/amp-hr, an electron work function of 4.55eV, and an electronegativity of 2.36 (Pauling). Tungsten also has a heat of fusion of 35.4kJ/mol and is incompatible with substances like chlorine trifluoride and iodine pentafluoride.
What are the physical properties of tungsten?
Tungsten has a density of 19.35g/cc at 300K and a boiling point of 5928K (5655°C or 10211°F). Its melting point is 3680K (3407°C or 6165°F). Other physical properties include a coefficient of lineal thermal expansion of 4.59E-6/K, an electrical conductivity of 0.189 106/cm Ω, and a thermal conductivity of 1.74 W/cmK. Tungsten is a hard, silver-white metal that is generally obtained as a dull grey powder that is hard to melt. Its hardness is measured on the Brinell, Mohs, and Vickers hardness scales.


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A decade-long project to reverse decline in the most impoverished corner of Manchester has been hailed a success, in a report out today.
The independent review of the New Deal for the Communities – set up to breathe new life into east Manchester – found it had exceeded targets and improved education, housing, crime and services.
However, it warned that the area remained fragile.
Consultancy firm, Ekosgen, said the Beswick, Openshaw and Clayton neighbourhoods, which received almost £80m regeneration cash after being named as one of the government’s New Deal for the Communities projects in 1998, were no longer ‘the forgotten area of the city’.
More than 2,800 housing association properties have been upgraded, crime is down 40 per cent, unemployment has dropped by a quarter and double the number of school pupils are gaining five good GCSEs, compared to when the programme started.
Consultation with 150 residents and 25 stakeholders in the area revealed that substantially higher numbers of residents now feel safer and more involved in their neighbourhood and it also found the number planning to move out has halved. But the report warns that there are still crime hotspots, health issues and areas with high levels of housing vacancies, while over 4,500 people remain out of work.
The authors say the area, although more sustainable, remains vulnerable and keeping momentum going is key.
Manchester council deputy leader, Coun Jim Battle, said the programme has made an ‘essential and lasting contribution’ and added: "The combined effect of the changes means we have reversed a downward spiral and made the area more sustainable, bringing enormous benefits to local people.
"We recognise there is still a great deal to be done, but the work over the past decade has given us solid foundations which we must build on."
The £2bn New Deal for the Communities programme set out to narrow the gap between England’s 39 most deprived areas and the rest of the country.
The ‘Beacons’ improvement programme in Manchester, which has been named as one of the best performers nationally, has been overseen by regeneration company New East Manchester, who commissioned the independent review of the 10-year community led scheme.
Eddie Smith, chief executive of New East Manchester, said the report would be used to shape future work. He said: "Our holistic approach to regeneration in this part of the city has clearly delivered the transformation we desired."

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I get it - your dog is cute. But perhaps she isn't reaching her full potential on Instagram. Think your dog deserves more likes? Here's a few things that might help...
- Don't underestimate a good prop!
The cute little birthday party hat in his photo takes it from 'aw' to 'AWH!'. Nothing can beat a dog in human clothes and accessories.
- Pay attention to angles.
You take your own selfies from the best angles, so why should your dog be any different? If your dog looks especially cute when she's looking up at you, whip your phone out and take a snap! Which brings me to...
- Always catch the cute moments
Catch your dog looking sweet when she's sleeping? Cuddled up to their toy? Or looking naughty when they're caught stealing food? These are the kinds of photos that people love!
- Catch her at her happiest!
Your dog probably loves treats and going for walks. If these things put a smile on your dog's face, don't forget your camera!
- Backgrounds matter.
Backgrounds are what make your dog looks even better. Whether it's a green path, frost, a photogenic beach or just good lighting, your setting can make your photos that little bit better.
What did you think of these tips? Leave the cutest photo you have of your dog in the comments so I can learn some stuff from you too!

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A Kentucky couple has been convicted of harboring undocumented immigrants at their home and as workers for their restaurants, prosecutors announced in a Jan. 14 release.
After a three-day trial and four-hour deliberation, a jury found the couple guilty of four counts of “concealing, harboring, or shielding a person, whom the defendants knew to be present in the United States illegally, for commercial advantage and private financial gain,” the release said.
Yun Zheng, also known as Wendy, 50, and Yan Qui Wu, also known as Jason, 48, owned the Tokyo Dragon Buffet restaurant in Alexandria, Ky., from 2014 to 2017, and hired at least four undocumented workers, the release said.
Lawyers for the couple did not immediately respond to a request for comment from McClatchy News.
In order to hide the undocumented immigrants, the husband and wife let the workers live at their home and use their cars for work, according to the release.
This scheme came to a head when one worker was badly hurt from hot oil while working at the restaurant, the release said. The couple refused to take him to seek medical treatment because, . one of the defendants said, the worker would be deported if taken to the hospital
However, the worker got treatment for the injury days later, and a concerned nurse called law enforcement after hearing his story, prosecutors said in the release.
This kickstarted the investigation and led to the couple’s indictment in September 2021.
The couple, who are set for a May 4 sentencing, face up to 10 years in prison.
According to court documents, the couple will be required to forfeit their Alexandria home and vehicles used in concealing the undocumented workers, as well as any profits gained from the offenses.
Alexandria is about 15 miles southeast of Cincinnati.
This story was originally published January 14, 2022 6:13 PM.

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Learn more. AARP commissioned this survey to understand the reasons why adults 50 and older who are currently single and dating try or do not try an online dating site. Key findings include: The top 3 reasons why people over 50 try an online dating site are:. The top 3 reasons why people over 50 never try an online dating site other than currently dating someone are:. This online survey of 1, adults 50 and over who were single and either currently dating or interesting in dating was conducted by Research Now from October , using an e-rewards online panel.
There was a split between AARP members and non-members.
Older online-dating customers are in danger of being scammed out of money by fake sweethearts, and AARP is calling for dating websites to.
Most dating websites used to focus on helping singles get acquainted with extended online communication before meeting face-to-face. But now the order is reversed: a growing number of sites are geared to helping users plan offline activities to size each other up and decide if they’ve got chemistry. And everybody’s getting into the act — even the AARP. So the organization is launching its own dating enterprise, in partnership with an up-and-coming site called HowAboutWe.
Nicholas, a sales consultant in Los Angeles, was married for 12 years; he says it was difficult to get back into dating after his divorce was finalized in August. He had tried a few online dating sites with “really terrible experiences. His date suggestion: “How about we start with coffee and end with wine. Add some art or culture in between and it could be fun. The AARP partnership with HowAboutWe is part of the broader evolution under way among dating websites to focus more on the elusive ingredient that the online environment has never been able to provide: a reality check.
Older sites such as Match. This retro appeal is especially evident with Grouper, which organizes something like the old-style “double date,” where a couple of friends go along for moral support. What’s somewhat ironic is that young singles who are so digitally immersed are at the forefront of this move to meet face-to-face. We’ve found most of our relationships — whether romantic relationships or just friends — happen a little more organically. In September, Grouper expanded to a dozen U.
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LOUIS — More Americans are turning to dating websites, mobile apps, and social media in hopes of finding love and companionship. A Pew Research Center study revealed nearly 60 percent of US adults consider online dating a good way to meet people, and Match. Scammers are lurking on legitimate dating sites and social media. Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at the AARP, joins Fox 2 News live via satellite to discuss how these scams work and she identifies the telltale warning signs of online romance fraud.
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Do you have questions about your vision health? As the stigma associated with online dating fades — and smartphone use rises — millions have turned to apps and sites such as Match, eharmony, Bumble and Tinder to find romance. For an older demographic used to classified ads, blind dates and singles bars, the cyber dating world can feel like an alternate universe. Yet, those plus are increasingly joining the scene.
That figure is 1 in 10 for those 65 and older. And the overall number of to year-olds who have dabbled in dating sites or mobile dating apps doubled to 12 percent in from 6 percent in , according to the Pew Research Center. This is a natural evolution, says dating coach Julie Spira, an expert for the plus focused dating site OurTime. But there are challenges as well.
For those who have been on the sidelines, much has changed since the launch of Match. There are scores of dating apps and sites to appraise — all with varying capabilities. Liars and scammers remain, as well as those who post misleading photos and fudge their age. However, there are also those who are genuine, honest and looking for love.
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We think of young people being on dating sites, but seniors have found success with them as well. Along with the rise in dating website and dating app use, there has been a rise in online dating scams. SkyTracker Radar. About Us. Meet the Team. Job Opportunities.
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Posted by Terry Feb 14, News 0. Along with the rise in dating website use, there comes a rise in online dating scams. Scammers create fake profiles, build relationships with individuals through the dating site, and then attempt to steal their money and disappear. You can spot a con artist quickly by recognizing a few red flags: They might propose chatting offline or profess their feelings for you before getting to know you. Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.
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The internet is a wonderful place to stay in touch with friends, conduct business and get information. Scammers also really like the internet because it gives them access to the billions of people who are online every day. When you are online make sure to take proper precautions to keep your personal and financial information safe and avoid these common scams:.
This is often an email asking you to verify or update bank numbers or other personal information. Never send sensitive information via unsecure channels. Beware of offers that sound “too good to be true” and avoid profiles of people who you don’t know.
You’ll never miss a story with our daily headlines in your inbox. Seeking Your Valentine Online? To help empower people to take steps to protect themselves and their family members, the AARP Fraud Watch Network has launched an educational campaign to raise awareness of online-based relationship fraud schemes. But scammers also use the dating sites, apps and social media. The AARP survey found that 10 percent of state residents have either been victimized by an online relationship scam or know someone who was.
Our message is: protect your heart — and your money. The AARP educational campaign includes advertising, webinars, podcasts, a fun video and a tip sheet. Share 1.
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In a lot of ways, Carmela DeVito has found that dating at 57 is similar to dating in her teens or 20s. But there’s one notable way in which the dating scene has changed since DeVito’s youth — via the Internet. According to a study by the Pew Research Center , 11 percent of American adults — and 38 percent of those who were single and looking for a partner — said they used online dating sites or mobile dating apps, such as Match.
While the study showed younger people were more likely to use the sites, those approaching their senior years are hardly strangers to the Web.
Advice and tips for dating and finding love after 50 or after divorce. Where to meet people, Navigating Online Dating. With new sites and increased acceptance, more older Americans are finding a soulmate on the internet. Date My Grandma.
Do you have questions about your vision health? How to Create an Online Dating Profile. Dressing for a First Date at Beware of Romance Scams. Comedian grandpa heats up dance floor on a blind date in episode 6 of this video series from AARP. With new sites and increased acceptance, more older Americans are finding a soulmate on the internet. Members save on eye exams and eyewear at participating locations.
Members can take a free confidential hearing test by phone.
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There are many things about the current generation of seniors that make them unique. They enjoy active senior living , many choose to continue working after retirement and some are “singletons” who are looking for love in their golden years. For the latter group, AARP has teamed up with a website that may make their quest for romance a bit easier.
With the rise of dating websites comes the rise in online dating scams. Scammers can create fake profiles, build relationships with others through.
Learn more. Don’t think you are the only gentleman, there are a lot of men who respect women and treat them right. It is psychology, cats and women have things in common, cats will be very nice when they feel safe and secured and treated right,but aggressive if they have a lack of trust. So as women, also men with weak personality and depend on women to decide to lead ,she feels she doesn’t need him.
It seems like some people nowadays, young and old, are rude and overbearing. It permeates into everyday life. You see it towards the cashier at checkout lines, you see it towards the waitress at restaurants. Don’t want to be in a shouting match, or pissing contest. Of course this is not everyone, and those that do not act as such, are the people I would like to meet!
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Kampala City is considered to be the fastest growing city in Africa, says a new shopping centre report released by Knight Frank.
According to the report, Kampala has 128,000 square metres of shopping space in the pipeline.
Real estate developers are building one-stop centres where people can shop, work and live in the same place.
However, Kampala City is grappling with limited public toilet facilities.
The few public toilets around the city are run by private individuals, who charge a fee ranging from shs 500 to shs 200, for both long calls and short calls, depending on the location of the toilet facilities.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) public toilets don’t charge a fee to the public, but are difficult to access given their limited number in the entire city.
The city has a daytime population of 3 million people who have to make do with 17 public toilets.
The KCCA public toilet at Constitutional Square is overcrowded by passengers; who alight from buses and taxis along Kampala road.
“During peak hours, when passengers are boarding and being offloaded from taxis at Constitutional Square, the toilets are completely inaccessible, as one is made to line up for a long time just to for a long call. And if a person has a running stomach, it becomes extremely difficult for such a person to access toilet facilities in this area”, says Joseph Mugerwa, a taxi driver.
In his previous address to media, KCCA spokesman Peter Kauju said there were 17 free public toilets in the city. He added that there were “thousands in public and private buildings” available for free use.
But finding a free toilet isn’t always easy.
Edwin Mwesigye, a motorbike taxi driver, says he makes stops during the day to use a public toilet and often can only find privately owned facilities. He pays shs300 and up to shs 500 if he wants extra toilet paper.
“It’s a lot of money,” he says.
He earns about shs 30,000 a day. And many of these toilets; both the public ones and the privately owned facilities don’t meet minimum standards. They’re pit latrines.
“You squat over a hole and don’t have a toilet seat. There’s no flush lever, water tank or soap. Not even a door lock”, added Mwesigye.
Kauju said KCCA plans to scale up its number of toilets but wouldn’t give more details.
“There has to be more public toilets and they have to be open through the night,” says the taxi driver Mugerwa, who adds that some KCCA toilets close for the day by late afternoon or early evening.
“Only when government adopts a good toilet habit can they expect the people to do the same,” adds Mugerwa.
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Piqua unveils $10M riverfront development plan
The city of Piqua has unveiled plans for a major redevelopment to transform its riverfront space downtown.
The plan calls for the demolition or redevelopment of several buildings along the city’s riverfront and park improvements to transform several blocks around Main and Water streets into a more walkable space. Tentative plans call for a new amphitheater, park space and more avenues for walking, biking and possibly boating.
The project could be a boon for the city and help draw more businesses, visitors and consumer spending. It could also provide construction work for area builders and suppliers.
City Manager Gary Huff estimated such a project costing in the realm of $8 million to $10 million.
“We think it’s really going to change this section of the downtown riverfront,” Huff said.
The city was one of six that received funding from the Ohio Development Services Agency’s Office of Redevelopment for a Brownfields Action Plan. In late 2012, the city got another $50,000 to study how it could redevelop its riverfront district, which resulted in the new development plan put together by CityVisions Associates out of Louisville, Ky.
Piqua also got $400,000 from the EPA to assess properties on its riverfront to help clean and redevelop those buildings. Most recently in 2012 it received a $148,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control for planning how it could attract more private investment to the riverfront, especially in recreation and commercial or retail use.
Huff said the city is seeking a public-private partnership for the project. While a developer has not been selected, the city will consider forming a holding company to take charge of the redevelopment efforts. It’s holding meetings with private investors as to how to rework the downtown project.
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Target to raise minimum wage to $11 per hour, $15 by 2020
Target has announced it will raise its minimum wage from $10 per hour to $11 across all U.S. stores, CNBC reports. The changes will begin in October and are part of Target's $7 billion re-investment in the company. Target has promised an hourly minimum wage of $15 by 2020.
The context: Target has been in a wage war with Wal-mart, which raised base hourly pay to $10 in 2016. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, and it has not increased since 2009.


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Higher revenues in these two months coupled with lower expenditure aided in limiting the deficit, experts said.
April-May, 2021 witnessed localised restrictions imposed by states due to the second wave of pandemic, but tax revenues were marginally impacted unlike in the previous financial year when nationwide lockdown halted economic activities.
Tax revenues in the period came in at ₹2.33 lakh crore or 15.1% of the budget estimates. “Tax revenues stood at ₹1.4 trillion (lakh crore) in May 2021, which is very high relative to even the pre-covid levels of Rs. 0.9-1.0 trillion for the month of May in 2017-2019,” said Aditi Nayar, chief economist at
Experts said surplus transfer of Rs 99,122 crore from the Reserve Bank buoyed the non-tax revenues that reached 47.9% of the budget estimate. The government managed to achieve 18% of its budget estimate of total receipts 18% in the first two months of the financial year. “The change in RBI’s accounting year to April-March from July-June has advanced the release of dividend payment by RBI to government,” said Sunil Sinha, Principal Economist, India Ratings & Research
With higher focus on frontloading of capital expenditure, capex spending rose to ₹62,961 crore, indicating a rise in absolute terms for the corresponding period over past two years.
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Atlanta-based Songy Highroads has acquired 136 rental units at Jefferson Place, a 234-unit apartment and townhome community at 7975 N. Jefferson Place Circle off Jefferson Highway.
The sellers were local developers John Fetzer and Hardy Swyers.
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“The Baton Rouge market has come a long way in the past few years, and its future looks bright,” said Todd Nocerini, chief operating officer of Songy Highroads. “This deal provides a great opportunity for us to diversify our business while strengthening our presence in the Louisiana market.”
Songy Highroads also owns five office buildings in Louisiana, including four in the Acadian Thruway/College Drive area and a fifth in Metairie.

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will reportedly splash out £100m on several new players this summer to compete with Manchester City for the Premier League title.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will reportedly revamp his squad with a £100m spending spree in the summer after signing a new deal with the club.
The Frenchman will reportedly sign a new three-year contract with the Gunners this week and will also be handed a huge transfer budget to compete with Manchester City next season.
Wenger wants to bolster several areas of his team but has highlighted Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and Bayern Munich's Mario Mandzukic as his top targets to bring to the club, reports the Daily Mail.
The 64-year-old also wants to add his midfield and is eyeing potential moves for Bayer Leverkusen's Lars Bender and Southampton's Morgan Schneiderlin.
Micah Richards and Calum Chambers are Wenger's top targets to replace Bacary Sagna at right-back, as the 31-year-old is poised to leave the club in the summer.
Arsenal ended their nine-year trophy drought on Saturday as they beat Hull City in the FA Cup final.
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ORDER ACCEPTING FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND AMENDED REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS by Judge Dale S. Fischer for Report and Recommendation (Issued) 12 (sbu)
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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JOSE SALDIVAR URENO,
Case No. ED 17-00227 DSF (RAO)
ORDER ACCEPTING FINDINGS,
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636, the Court has reviewed the Petition, all of the
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JUST OVER 3700 Vincentian families will receive monetary payouts from a UN agency in short order, as this country’s assistance efforts continue for families who have been affected by the eruptions of La Soufriere volcano.
Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves made the announcement yesterday that the World Food Programme (WFP) will spend approximately $1.5 million to make additional payments of $400 to 3702 families.
This initiative is from money raised via the UN Global Appeal Fund that was launched last year, with the proceeds being used by UNICEF and the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) in various relief efforts.
Gonsalves, who was speaking at the launch of month-long activities to commemorate the first anniversary of the 2021 volcanic eruptions, said assistance will be distributed through Western Union, as was the case previously.
“Lots of money is still being rolled out,” he said, adding that plans have been put in motion for funds to be distributed to farmers and fisherfolk within this year.
The Housing repair programme also continues and is expected to impact 600 homes which require varying levels of repair.
“We are doing something which has never been done in the history of this country. We have about 400 houses with repairs, both through
the Ministry of Housing and through BRAGSA,” the prime minister said.
He added that “we are doing 27 houses at the moment at Orange Hill. I’m told they have just about two more weeks to do their finishings.
But we have to do some road works and drainage and the like…” Approximately 24 additional units, albeit temporary, are also being constructed at the Old Sandy Bay School location to assist particularly elderly folks in the transition period.
Gonsalves also noted that collaborative work is being carried out between the government and the Mustique Company, to build just over 40 houses.
“Every cabinet, I spend at least an hour on this matter and even though they’re doing reasonable work…people in the country know me well enough that even if they are working well, I’m still pushing and pushing and pushing for us to even go faster than we’re going because for persons to be living in substandard housing because of La Soufriere it’s a matter which pains me, but I’m sure we’ll get to all of them in the most rapid time…” the prime minister said.


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So. It's been a while.
(Every time I start a sentence with 'so' now, I can feel the eyebrows of a friend who reprimanded me for such grammatical terribleness hitting the ceiling.
Ah well, it's my party ...)
I've missed this little space, I didn't intend to drop out completely, and I have sewn a few things over the summer, but mainly I've been doing life.
Life that includes awesome things like the BEACH, and long afternoons of kids playing in mud in the park, and watching Great Britain absolutely kill it at the Olympics, and going on vacation to England and drinking with old old friends, and meeting special babies, and hugging my family.
Life that also includes horrible things like spending three days in hospital with my five year old who, thanks to a fractured ankle earlier in the year, ended up with osteomyelitis in July. She had to endure MRIs and surgery and endless prodding, not to mention the utterly detested IV. And we had only walked into Immediate Care to check out her slightly swollen ankle.
Thankfully she's recovered brilliantly and is now getting to grips with Kindergarten. Sob.
Consequently, sewing and writing about sewing got pushed from its position near the top of the 'most-important-things' pile for a couple of months.
And now it's nearly autumn and I have all these summery things I want to share, but given that it's still been 30+ degrees and about 80% humidity, I think I can write about summer sewing for a little while yet.
So, (there it is again Mike) shall we take a moment to look at this Mara Hoffman beauty;
Isn't this the most perfect summer dress: cool and breezy but also fitted and spaghetti-strapped, demure yet also not, stripes, mid-calf, gorgeous textured cotton. And feature pockets.
And also $300.
I almost, almost put it on the plastic. It's just so pretty.
But then I saw that 1) the lining was polyester and 2) the stripes didn't match up at the side seams (which for $300 they really should), that 3) the back was shirred and 4) I don't have $300 to spend on a dress, and I decided that I could make a dress that approximated the look of this but didn't have the three things that I didn't like about it. And for once also save myself a bunch of wonga.
As an aside, I have to say that the thing that ultimately decides it for me on whether to buy RTW or not is the fabric. Not just the quality and fibre but the print. It can be very hard to replicate something you see because you simply can't find a print or texture or drape that comes close to the thing you lust after.
But I did find some fabric (in Mood of course) that came within a mile and so I made this:
It's a slubby black and white linen rather than a waffley blue and white cotton but by using the wrong side, it comes close to the lovely fresh blue of Mara's dress. The linen is a little heavy but actually, I think, works quite well with this style, giving a more structural look.
Next up was the pattern. I couldn't find a pattern that came close, (although Republique du Chiffon released something similar when I was mid way through construction in May), so I did a bit of cut and shut with an out-of-print top pattern and the skirt from a vintage pattern and pockets from somewhere else. I want to say Brumby but I'm pretty sure it wasn't as those pockets are so much bigger. This is the problem with it taking a long time to make something and then even longer to write about the details. (Plus having a memory like Dory.)
The top is McCalls 6325 which I remembered from this post and tracked down a copy on Etsy. I based it on view D but obviously added a skirt rather than the hideous handkerchief hem affair (for the record, in case you were interested, I irrationally HATE handkerchief hems). And the skirt was from a dress pattern of my mum's from the late 70s, Vogue 1860, which gave just the amount of gather and flare I was looking for. (I really have to make that dress in full, it's so lovely.)
And the technical bits:
I made the bodice following the instructions, adding an inch to the length and narrowing the straps being the only real changes. I followed the instructions for my size, but as you can see the cups aren't a great fit (even though I did make a muslin!) and I should have used bigger, or done something to make them deeper as they're not really form fitting.
I was super careful to match all the stripes across the placket and at the side seams. I decided not to on the cups, mainly because I liked the way the mis-match on Mara's dress highlights the style lines.
The bodice is fully lined with some white cotton shirting which gives it nice structure. I came a little unstuck with working the lining around the end of the placket. This doesn't open fully as the view I was making does, and I couldn't find a way to neatly enclose the end of the placket so it's just serged. It doesn't look great on the inside but it works and actually holds everything securely in place.
The skirt was very simple. I initially thought I would pleat it rather than gather as that is more flattering on me, but the weight of the linen, the contrast of the fullness with the very fitted bodice and the casual nature of the dress changed my mind. I went all out with the stripe matching on the pockets and then gathered it and attached it to the bodice.
I didn't bother to recreate the separate wide band on the bottom of Mara's dress as I'm not entirely sure of its purpose and don't love the awkward break it creates in the stripe.
The buttons are self-covered and are functional, but as I forewent the back shirring and therefore stretch on the back, I needed to find an additional way to get the dress over my hips and / or shoulders, so I inserted a zip on the side seam (rescued from an old dress I might add.) This wasn't as difficult as I thought it was going to be but I did redo it a couple of times to get my stripes matching.
I hand-stitched the lining to the zip tape and hand-stitched the lining down to the waist seam. And, as I don't really need to undo the buttons to get it on and off, I think I will stitch the plackets together to keep them sitting straight, as they pull out of shape at the moment.
Verdict? I love it. I need to shorten the straps as they keep falling down and I would like it if they joined the bodice slightly further apart, but I couldn't do that without changing the shape of the bodice top, which I wasn't convinced I could make work. The linen is a little heavy for the dress I had in mind, but the structure creates something quite different that I like. And I kind of wish I'd used the right side of the fabric as the black and white would have been more dramatic.
Sewing is a funny thing. It feels like it should be very precise and that you should come out with exactly what you envisaged, but for me it often feels like my 'A' level art projects. Something, namely my (in)ability, creates some kind of math aberration where ingredients in, does not necessarily equal ingredients out.
I think the heat is short-circuiting my brain, so it's probably best I go lie down.
I hope you have all had wonderful summers and wishing you much joy with a whole plethora of patterns and cosy fabrics for your autumn sewing.
See you soon(er) x
*LTNS = Long time no see.
ps: Thank you so much to the sweet-souled lady who sent me an email in the last couple of weeks. She was just checking in, checking to see if I was OK as I haven't blogged in a while. We don't know each other - other than through social media - and I was so touched that somebody took time out of their life to reach out. I know in the past I have wondered why someone has been so quiet and not thought to check in. I wish I had.


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Goldman Sachs' job cuts a reminder that MDs in Milan not safe
When we ran the survey underpinning our 2023 compensation survey earlier this year, there was quite a bit of gloating from respondents working outside London in European cities. Yes, they are paid lower bonuses than their London colleagues, but their jobs are safer, they said. Their 'European contracts' are a hedge against being laid off.
Goldman Sachs' recent managing director redundancies suggest this isn't necessarily the case, or at least not at a senior level. While it's difficult to cut junior bankers in continental Europe, it's comparatively much easier to cut senior bankers. When cost-cutting is necessary, this means senior bankers on the continent are more likely to get dumped.
Goldman Sachs was mostly cutting managing directors anyhow in its most recent round of layoffs, but it was notable that at least two of the 25 MDs it let go in Europe were in Milan: Sara Burigo, the head of convertible bond sales for Europe, who moved to the Italian city from London in September 2021, and Angelo Diotisalvi, a managing director in FIG financing for Southern Europe.
We didn't speak to Burigo or Diotisalvi, but senior Italian bankers say it's unsurprising that Goldman's cuts included them.
"It's easy to get rid of people in Milan if they are Dirigenti," says one senior banker in the Italian city. "It's not at all easy if they're not."
Dirigenti are defined as executives in Italian employment law. They can be laid off within 60 days when an economic reason can be given for their dismissal. For all other staff, Italian employers need to go through a more complex process, including - when more than 50 staff are involved, a 90-day consultation period involving unions and local government labour authorities.
Even when fewer than 50 people are being let go, the senior Italian banker, says banks in Milan err in favour of cutting dirigenti - or MDs. "We typically just move more junior people within the group, or put them into early retirement by giving them their pensions early," he says. "It's the same in Frankfurt and other European hubs."
It's not just Goldman Sachs that's been cutting senior people in Italy. Unicredit removed much of the upper ranks in its sales and trading business in late 2022.
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Given that the greatest barriers to the development of CCUS in Europe are commercial, rather than technological issues, we develop novel business models to ease deployment (WP6). They aim to establish the long-term business case by considering the concerns of various stakeholders and identifying optimal scenarios to overcome financial risks.
As part of the C4U project, the use of carbon-free hydrogen to reheat metal samples has been demonstrated for the first time.
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Sage Was Made For Autumn & Our SPCA Pet of the Week
Lovely Sage is a Boxer/Pittie mix who is just made for fall photoshoots!
This girl with her sleek caramel and white coat looks fabulous against autumn colors. At just over 50 lbs. and only 2 years old, Sage is a young and healthy dog with a long life ahead of her.
Toys are her favorite thing in the world - she can even play soccer, in her own way!
She’s a sweet-tempered girl who’s good on her leash and loves people. So why hasn’t she been adopted yet? Well, Sage has a high prey drive and cannot be with small animals like cats or bunnies - she also is not too fond of other dogs.
Sage likes all humans but with how much she loves her toys, a home with children that understand not to take a toy from her or not to tease her would be best, or simply a home with older children or adults might be ideal for her.
Sage has a lot of energy and love to give - the perfect girl to adore and dote on!
Make an appointment to come to the SPCA of Hancock County to meet Sage and throw a ball or two! You may have found a new furry friend that you'll want to bring home.
The SPCA of Hancock County serves Ellsworth, Mount Desert Island and beyond, and is still operating by appointment only for the safety of the animals, as well as visitors and staff. If you are looking to adopt, please check their website where they have an adoption application and the available animals listed. For general inquiries, please call them at 207-667-8088, email email@example.com, or send them a Facebook message. The shelter is located on Route 3 in Trenton.


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Is barbeque flavor vegetarian?
Many chips, especially barbecue flavor, contain chicken fat (or schmaltz). … For example, while Lay’s “Country Flavor” BarBQ chips are vegetarian-safe, Lay’s KC Masterpiece Barbecue chips and BBQ Baked Lay’s are not. We did some legwork for you BBQ lovers and found that Fritos and Boulder BBQ varieties are also vegan-OK.
Can vegetarians eat BBQ sauce?
BBQ sauce is generally vegan. … Honey — Honey is an animal by-product from bees, so any BBQ sauce with honey is immediately out of the running. It’s a bummer too, as many lower-sugar sauces use honey to add sweetness.
What is BBQ Flavour made of?
Ingredients vary, but most include vinegar, tomato paste, or mayonnaise (or a combination) as a base, as well as liquid smoke, onion powder, spices such as mustard and black pepper, and sweeteners such as sugar or molasses.
Is barbecue flavor vegan?
Generally, yes. The BBQ sauce is spiced ketchup with a smokey flavor; it does only requires plant-based ingredients. Some brands are made with non-vegan ingredients and you should always check.
Can vegetarians eat meat Flavoured crisps?
It’s true people. Meat-flavoured, crunchy snacks can be veggie if amino acids from plants are used to replicate the meaty taste. Many meat-flavoured crisps are vegetarian. In 2013, crisps giant Walkers sparked outrage when they added real meat extracts to their smoky bacon and roast chicken flavour crisps.
Is there meat in BBQ sauce?
BBQ sauce is mostly vegan. The commonly found animal derived ingredient in some brands of BBQ sauce is honey. There are other ingredients which may also be present in some specific brands that you’ll need to avoid. The original flavour of brands like Heinz, Kraft, Stubb’s, Bulls-Eye, Sweet Baby Ray’s are all vegan.
Is McDonald’s barbeque sauce vegetarian?
Our BBQ Dip (including the one used in the condiment bars) is suitable for vegetarians and approved by the Vegetarian Society.
What is the BBQ chip flavor?
Crafted by our spice experts, Barbecue Potato Chip Seasoning is an exciting blend that’s made with garlic, onion, molasses and natural smoke flavor. There’s a reason why BBQ potato chips are so addictive – it’s the combo of smoky, salty-sweet and tangy flavors that has us reaching into the bag over and over again.


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On the move: Premier has much to prove after Clarke exit
The surprise news the Premier Foods plc chief executive Michael Clarke has resigned sent shares in the food group down sharply yesterday (28 January). However, the company appears confident that Clarke's replacement, Gavin Darby, is the right man to lead the next phase of Premier's turnaround. Katy Askew reports.
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A back injury has forced former showjumper James Buckley to put his newly-refurbished Emerald International Equestrian Centre up for sale.
The centre, set in 58 acres in Co. Kildare, is Ireland’s largest purpose-built equestrian centre.
Mr Buckley bought the property from the Irish government last year and turned it into a useable equestrian centre, installing a jumping surface.
However, the only major event held at the centre since the completion of the works last autumn was an Irish Masters show in November.
Mr Buckley is now having a back operation and will be out of action for much of the year.
“This has been a long and difficult decision and not one I have come to easily,” he said.
“Emerald International will require a huge commitment from myself and due to health reasons, I am now no longer in a position to give such a commitment.”
The centre’s three international shows planned for 2015 have all been cancelled (24 March, 2 June and 10 November). They have not been reallocated.
“We were told to cancel the shows in the light of the sale of the property,” said a Horse Sport Ireland spokesman.
“We really hope the centre continues to be run as an equestrian facility.”
The centre has two indoor and three outdoor jumping arenas, two bars, a restaurant, extensive office space and 44 permanent stables.
The main indoor arena is one of the largest in Europe and has seating for 3,000 people.
“This is a world-class facility with some of the best arena surfaces I have seen anywhere in the world,” said world number Scott Brash after visited last year.
The agents are expecting bids of “several million” for the centre, which is five miles from Enfield, and 30 minutes drive from Dublin.
“Ideally the centre will be sold for equestrian use but there has been interest from people looking for industrial premises,” selling agents REA McDonald Bros told H&H.
The private tender process ends on 27 February, with the centre being sold in two lots — lot one is the equestrian centre on 49.55 acres, while lot two is another 8.73 acres.
Lot one includes a fully equipped four-bedroom apartment and another one bedroom apartment.


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Ekho is an attractive and 4 Star hotel chain in Sri Lanka. we have designed this tour including all the Ekho hotels through out Sri Lanka to give you a different accommodation feeling in your tour. further we have added unique list of premium and general experiences to give you an unforgettable journey experience in Sri Lanka. The most experienced and knowledgeable tourist guide lecturer panel will definitely give you the best experience for sure.
Talk to us after you go through this details. we can do changes as per your requirements. Please use our WhatsApp or emails to contact us to inquire the price tag.
Premium Experiences of this tour
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General Experiences of this tour
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- Accommodate in 4 Star Hotels of Ekho
- you will be able to explore the wild the way of life
- Feels the ancient pride of Sri Lanka
- Taste authentic different type of foods
- Enjoy your stay at magnificent beaches
- Experience the best scenic train ride in the world
- When we go to Buddhist temples traditionally we remove our hats and shoes. Therefor you have to remove your hats and shoes before enter. You can use temple socks.
- Use mineral water bottle specially when we have a walk.
- If you want to taste street foods, please talk to our guide first and get his recommendations.
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LAS VEGAS (CBS News) – Back-to-school shopping lists increasingly include a somber and pricey remember that mass shootings are a part of life — on campus and elsewhere — in the U.S.
Demand for bullet-resistant backpacks rose after last year’s high school shooting in Parkland, Florida, with stores reportedly selling out of the backpacks, which can run from $100 to $500. Already on sale for this year’s school season at major retailers including Office Depot and OfficeMax, this past weekend’s mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, furthered interest in the products.
A Texas company that caters to survivalists said orders for bullet-resistant backpacks have soared. “Our baseline is 100 units a month, and we sold 300 units just over the last few days,” Roman Zrazhevskiy with Austin-based ReadyToGoSurvival.com told the Houston Chronicle.
Personal-defense company ArmorMe this year began offering bullet-resistant backpacks that can be unfolded into a larger covering. Touted for use as “a shield to stop a knife, bullets from a pistol or from other light weapons,” the company run by a former Israeli commando, Gabi Siboni, said that even with heavier ammunition, its backpack would “significantly increase survival odds.”
Siboni pointed to the latest mass killings in a press release issued on Monday, saying he wanted to remind parents and college students of security options.
“We built this backpack to address the daily reality of student life. We wanted a pack that was stylish, and light and comfortable, could carry a laptop and would last multiple academic years. At the same time, we built this backpack to withstand gunshots,” Siboni stated.
While hardly commonplace in school yards, bullet-resistant backpacks have been on the market for years, with a company called Guard Dog Security debuting them shortly after the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting in 2012. It recently came out with an under-$100 backpack, and sells them at retailers including Kmart.
Walmart sells bullet-resistant backbacks by both ArmorMe and Guard Dog, along with firearms and ammunition to those 21 and older. One of its stores was the scene of a gunman’s rampage this past weekend that killed 22 people in El Paso.
The backbacks have also been raised in the broader debate over gun violence in the U.S., with Senator Kamala Harris of California, a Democratic presidential candidate, bringing them up on social media.
“Parents shouldn’t have to buy a bulletproof backpack for their child just to keep them safe in school,” she tweeted in July, before this past weekend’s latest shootings. “This shouldn’t be normal.”
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Recruits in Moscow have reported no side effects after taking China’s candidate coronavirus vaccine as part of large-scale clinical trials, the Russian pharmaceutical company working with the vaccine's Chinese developers announced Monday.
Russia approved Phase 3 trials of the Chinese vaccine developed by CanSino Biologics and the Chinese military’s research arm last month. Russia’s Petrovax pharmaceutical company said it has received more than 3,000 applications to get the Ad5-nCoV vaccine so far.
“At the moment, the volunteers are doing well. None of them have shown any side effects,” Petrovax said in a press release.
The vaccinated subjects are expected to develop an antibody and cellular immune response to Covid-19, the company added.
The study participants will be under direct supervision for nearly a month, with four interim face-to-face examinations, and will undergo a control examination after six months, Petrovax said.
The Russian company said it expects preliminary results sometime in November, according to Interfax.
Once Russia registers the Chinese vaccine, Petrovax said it will be able to produce more than 4 million doses per month this year and 10 million doses per month in 2021.
CanSino announced plans last month to launch Phase 3 trials of the vaccine in Saudi Arabia involving about 5,000 subjects.
Phases 1 and 2 involved more than 700 volunteers in China this spring.
Ad5-nCoV is one of dozens of potential Covid-19 vaccines in various stages of development around the world.
Russia registered its own candidate coronavirus vaccine, Sputnik V, last month before launching Phase 3 trials involving 40,000 volunteers to determine its long-term safety and effectiveness.


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MAX4G Strengthens Business Case for Small Cell Networks
MAX4G, a leader in small cell backhaul technology, today announced the launch of its new Point-to-Point, Non-Line-of-Sight (NLoS) backhaul product, the M4-U2 wireless bridge. The M4-U2 utilizes Qualcomm's DAN3200 multicore SoC, and can be configured with one or two radio modules for aggregating both licensed and unlicensed channels. With two radio modules, the M4-U2 is capable of transmitting and receiving data at rates up to 900 Mbps, with extremely low sub 1 ms latency.
"The significant thing with the M4-U2 is that it gives carriers a new level of flexibility", said Vladimir Kelman, CEO and Founder of MAX4G Inc. "With carrier aggregation, operators have the choice of using licensed or unlicensed spectrum, or combining the two into one, large data pipe. This gives operators new options for meeting capacity requirements, and the ability to rapidly deploy outdoor metro cells in places where fiber backhaul is not economical."
In addition to industry leading throughput and latency performance, the M4-U2 supports 10, 20, and 40 MHz channel bandwidth options, Synchronous Ethernet, and IEEE 1588v2. The compact, all-outdoor, backhaul unit includes an integrated, dual-band antenna, and is designed to enable non-technical installers to commission a link in less than 15 minutes. Field trials with global tier one carriers are scheduled this summer. General availability is planned for Q3 of this year.
For more information about MAX4G and its NLoS small cell backhaul solution, please visit: http://www.max4g.com. MAX4G's CEO and founder, Vladimir Kelman, will be a featured panel speaker at the Small Cell World Summit 2014 in London, June 10-12, where he will share insights on NLoS backhaul technology during the backhaul panel discussion: "Opportunities for Backhaul in Various Frequency Bands" scheduled for Wednesday, June 11th at 2:20 pm.
MAX4G (http://www.max4g.com) is pioneering the next generation of backhaul solutions for high density 4G networks. Our solutions enable carriers to deploy street level microcells in locations where fiber and microwave backhaul are neither practical, nor feasible. Our products offer best-in-class performance for throughput and latency, unparalleled flexibility, and compelling economics for small cell deployments.