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Created by the people behind the highly regarded Thai restaurant group Patara, Suda takes a more specialised approach to their native cuisine by taking its influence from Siamese ‘rice bars’, a term which aims to evoke the Thai culture of eating rice, “the bread of Thailand”, with every meal.
Located in St Martin’s Courtyard, Suda takes a contemporary approach to Thai design. The restaurant is spread over two floors, with a less formal ground floor featuring wooden tables decorated with Thai grass, rustic wooden stools and walls clad with artistic images of rice sacks. Upstairs, floor to ceiling windows allow light to flood into the restaurant and give an uninterrupted view down to Long Acre, whilst the warmer months will no doubt see visitors take advantage of the alfresco terrace.
The menu provides an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional dishes divided into sections including small plates, som tam dishes and salads, soups, noodle dishes, rice dishes and curries. Portions are modest, but so is the pricing, so it’s best to choose a selection of dishes and explore the varied styles of dishes.
Despite the extensive menu, the range of dishes we tried were impressively fresh – something that isn’t always the case when there is so much choice. Moreover, whilst not exactly the most authentic place in town, it was undeniably delicious. Perfectly grilled lamb chop with lemongrass & chilli dressing was served with Som tum salad & sticky rice (great value for £8.50); Pandan wrapped sea bass with coriander root & sesame was delicately spiced and again beautifully cooked; and the Pan grilled beef in panang curry sauce provided a punchy end to the meal.
Cuisine type: Thai
Meal for two (excluding drinks): £40
23 Slingsby Place
St. Martin’s Courtyard


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Baker's USED to be good food, but lately, it's awful. They changed their recipes and their meats and it's horrible now. It leaves a bad after taste in your mouth.
Not longer good food close to home. Too bad, we always liked them.
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Our Chiffon Kimonos are very comfortable, high-quality chiffon ( 100% polyester ) and fit loose. They make great layering pieces to add on to your outfits or loungewear.
All of our apparel is heat sublimated, meaning the design is printed into the fabric instead of being layered on top. This means that the design won't fade, peel, or crack over time like screen printed clothing. Due to the custom nature of these items, there may be slight variation in design placement or small imperfections. The colors seen on screen may vary from colors in person as every monitor is slightly different.
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I am wondering if it’s possible to take natural supplements following implant surgery and/or a sinus lift? Are there any studies which shows that certain natural supplements can complicate post the surgery? Specific natural supplements that I take are: Gaba, Bacopa, Folic Acid + B-12, Ashwagandha. Thanks.
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In their history verily there is a lesson for men of understanding. It is no invented story but a confirmation of the existing (Scripture) and a detailed explanation of everything, and a guidance and a mercy for folk who believe.
There was certainly in their stories a lesson for those of understanding. Never was the Qur'an a narration invented, but a confirmation of what was before it and a detailed explanation of all things and guidance and mercy for a people who believe.
There is, in their stories, instruction for men endued with understanding. It is not a tale invented, but a confirmation of what went before it,- a detailed exposition of all things, and a guide and a mercy to any such as believe.

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Israeli attack kills four Hamas members
GAZA CITY (CNN) -- An Israeli helicopter attack Sunday night in Gaza City killed four members of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, Palestinian sources said.
Witnesses said those killed were sitting in a vacant lot near a base housing members of Force 17, Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat's personal guard, when Israeli helicopter gunships fired at least two missiles at them about 9:55 p.m. (2:55 p.m. EDT).
Sources within Hamas identified the dead as Walid el Hams, Ahmed Eshtwi, Ahmed Abu Halala and Muhammad Abu Lubda. A fifth Hamas member was critically wounded, the sources said. Several bystanders received less serious injuries, hospital officials told CNN.
Following the attack, Palestinian militants fired at least four rockets at the Jewish settlement of Kfar Darom, about 12 miles (20 kilometers) south of Gaza City, officials said. Israeli troops returned fire. The rockets caused some damage in the settlement but no injuries.
Earlier Sunday, Maj. Gen. Abdel Razek al Majaydeh, Arafat's security chief in Gaza, ordered his forces to stop militant groups from launching rocket and mortar attacks at Israeli towns and settlements.
Palestinian security forces over the weekend closed four tunnels that been used to smuggle contraband from Egypt, Palestinian sources said. (Full story)
Israeli authorities said the contraband was being used by the military wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, and vowed that if the Palestinians did not stop their access to supplies, the Israelis would.
The latest developments followed a meeting between John Wolf, U.S. envoy to the Middle East, and Palestinian Cabinet minister Saeb Erakat in an attempt to salvage the U.S.-backed road map to peace.
The peace process was set back Tuesday by a terrorist attack that destroyed a Jerusalem bus, killing 20 people and wounding more than 130. Hamas and Islamic Jihad both claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing.
Five days before the bus bombing, Israel killed a leader of Islamic Jihad, prompting vows of revenge from the militants.
Two days after the suicide attack, Israel killed Hamas leader Ismail Abu Shanab and two of his bodyguards in a missile strike in Gaza, causing an outcry among Palestinians.
After the airstrike on Shanab, Hamas, Islamic Jihad and the Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades -- the militant offshoot of Arafat's Fatah movement -- said they would no longer abide by their self-declared cease-fire. All three groups are designated terrorist organizations by the U.S. State Department.
One Palestinian official said Israel should have allowed the Palestinian Authority to follow through on its plans to crack down on the groups before launching the missile strike against the Hamas leader.
But Israel says Tuesday's bombing shows that the Palestinians are not cracking down on militant groups.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage said in a TV interview Saturday that he plans to visit a number of Arab countries next month. Armitage criticized Arafat and urged him to give full control over security forces to Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas.
Israeli media are reporting that Secretary of State Colin Powell and national security adviser Condoleezza Rice are planning to travel to the region.
CNN correspondent Michael Holmes and producer Talal Abu Rahma contributed to this report.

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Former Chelsea and Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard has been sacked from his job as Everton manager after failing to impress with the Toffees. The former Chelsea manager has seen the side drop to 19th place in the Premier League with only 15 points after the first half of the season.
Lampard was hired by Everton on the 31st of January 2022 after he was let go by Chelsea in January 2021 following performance-related issues. The former midfielder replaced another former Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez at the helm of affairs at Goodison Park with the club hovering above the relegation zone. He helped the Toffees avoid relegation from the Premier League thanks to a final day win over Crystal Palace.
Lampard was in charge of Everton for 44 games and managed to win only 12 of those games, losing 24 of them. The 44-year-old manager had a 27% win rate in his time at Goodison Park and his team’s total of three league wins this season is the lowest of any team in the top four tiers of English football.
Everton are in 19th place in the Premier League following a run of eight defeats in nine games. The Toffees have not won a league game since October despite having a number of quality players. Lampard’s disastrous spell at the club came to an end when the board unanimously decided to part ways with him following a 2-0 defeat at West Ham at the weekend.
Frank Lampard joins former teammates Scott Parker and Steven Gerrard in losing their jobs this season in the Premier League.


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which are run by uniformed employees of a larger company who do not own the store and work for a salary. “The sand is highly porous and permeable, But the RSS wants to create an atmosphere of fear. All talathis have been given laptops, The manager also shot down speculation that Liverpool were interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, ill-thought-through ways. Coleman, accused of diving,5 lakh per year and in extreme cases it may go up to Rs 3 lakh to Rs 4 lakh. “Barcelona are a huge team and it will be an amazing fixture.
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RED BLUFF — An emotional call from a teenage girl of “I love you, daddy” was heard shortly after a man was seen being escorted to a waiting gurney just after 7 p.m. Tuesday, ending a six-hour standoff involving a Redding police homicide suspect at 1054 Walnut St.
Kevin Lemmon, 39, was one of three people connected with the fatal Dec. 14 stabbing of Steven Johnny Johnson, 54, of Redding at the Hilltop Lodge, said Redding Police Lt. Koby Heston.
Two others, William Lee Freed, 30, and Kenneth Eugene Matthews, 42, both of Redding had already been arrested.
Lemmon was captured by a SWAT team in the first level of the house after more than a dozen rounds of tear gas were shot into it.
A police dog was sent in and located Lemmon, who was taken to a local hospital. “There was at least one bite from a K-9 and he may have experienced some of the gas effects,” Heston said.
The Redding Police Department received unconfirmed information that Lemmon may have had possession of and used a gas mask, he said.
It is unknown what Lemmon’s association was with the owner or residents of the home, Heston said.
For several hours hostage negotiators tried unsuccessfully to get Lemmon to surrender, at times communicating loudly enough to be heard about a block away, before the tear gas was fired into the house.
According to a witness who was on Franklin Street when police first showed up, the incident began about 1 p.m. The witness said he saw a man run out from the residence and tell police he had guns and wasn’t afraid to use them.
Red Bluff police cordoned off the area about 2 p.m., initially blocking off a one-block area in each direction from the residence, Nanfito said.
About 2:30 p.m., an officer was seen escorting an elderly woman, and at least the houses on the same side of the street had been evacuated, Red Bluff Police Chief Paul Nanfito said. Some area businesses were evacuated, according to scanner reports.


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By Gwen Ruta
Published March 29, 2010
A new book came out titled, “Good Cop/Bad Cop: Environmental NGOs and their Strategies toward Business.” Edited by Tom Lyon, Director of the Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan, the book is a deep examination of the drivers behind NGO engagement with business and the ways in which NGOs have influence in the corporate sector.
It may be the first academic inquiry into the increasing role of NGOs in business.
Or as Mark Van Putten notes in his forward, it’s an attempt to answer a question that I hear all the time: “What do environmental groups really want, anyway?”
Through essays from social scientists, business theorists and NGO practitioners (full disclosure — I wrote a chapter on the organization and methods of Environmental Defense Fund), the book sheds light on the different factors that motivate different NGOs.
How do national or global groups differ from local organizations, and why? How are these groups funded, and what impact does that have on their agenda and tactics? How does the way a group is organized influence its strategy and results? All of these questions are addressed and more.
If you’re looking to really delve into the world of NGOs and about how they think and pursue their corporate strategies, take a look at this book.
Gwen Ruta, vice president for Corporate Partnerships at Environmental Defense Fund, spearheads the organization’s work with leading multinational companies to develop innovative, business-based solutions to environmental challenges and drive change through the corporate value chain. Her post is available at EDF’s Innovation Exchange blog and is reprinted with permission.


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American held from Thamel for paedophilia; 5 kids rescued
KESHAV P. KOIRALA
KATHMANDU: Nepal Police's Central Investigation Bureau said it has arrested a US citizen, identified as Kenneth Joseph Coombs, on charge of paedophilia and rescued five children from his clutches.
The CIB said the 48-year-old man (passport number 517817112) from Illinois of the US was a serial paedophile and had been visiting Nepal regularly.
He introduced himself as apps designer, according to SP Dibesh Lohani of the CIB.
A profile on PsychicWorld.com, introduces Coombs as a professional Tarot reader "with over 30 years of experience". "I am the author of 2 books about Tarot and 2 mobile apps," Coombs has written.
His Facebook profile shows that Coombs is from Collinsville in Illinois, and he studied Chemistry at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.
This time Coombs arrived in Kathmandu on August 23 and had been staying at the Thamel-based Hotel Yambu.
He had allegedly taken help of 21-year-old youth -- identified as Buddha Putawar aka Lucche, a resident of Swayambhu of Kathmandu -- to lure children into temptation of money and bring them to the Thamel-based hotel, where the suspected paedophile would prey on them.


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“Now That I’ve Found You” by Liam Gallagher
In “Now That I’ve Found You”, British pop legend Liam Gallagher is addressing a young lady by the name of Molly Moorish (who is very dear to his heart). That being said, it should be note that Molly is never actually mentioned throughout the song.
Who is Molly Moorish?
Molly is Liam’s daughter whom he never actually met until the year before this song was released, when she was 21-years old.
As such, the primary sentiments he is expressing throughout are not only expressions of love and affection but also his desire to make up for lost time. In other words, he knows he cannot go back and reclaim the past. But ‘now that he’s found her’, i.e. his long-lost daughter, the singer is fully committed to loving her as effectively as possible. Moreover, he wants their bond to now be a lasting one. He simply just wants he and Molly to maintain nothing but a permanent presence in each other’s lives.
All in all, “Now That I’ve Found You” is joyful and heartfelt song. It is a song in which Gallagher is rejoicing his new-found relationship with his daughter. And in doing so, he states his deep love for and dedication to her.
What Liam Gallagher said about this tune
Before performing this song live on the famed MTV Unplugged, Gallagher told the audience the song is about the “lovely Molly”. You can watch that famous performance above.
Release Date of “Now That I’ve Found You”
This track was released by Warner Records on 20 September 2019. Gallagher (through Warner Records) released it with the rest of the project it is featured on, Gallagher’s “Why Me? Why Not.”
Gallagher wrote the song in collaboration with the track’s producer, Simon Aldred.
Did Liam Gallagher release “Now That I’ve Found You” as a single?
No. The official singles to emanate from his “Why Me? Why Not.” album are as follows:
And despite this track not being one of the above mentioned singles, it went on to become one of the album’s most loved tracks.
Epic song, and lyrically one of his finest.


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Five Excellent Modalities Chiropractors Offer
Chiropractors are healthcare professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. They use a variety of modalities to help their patients alleviate pain, improve mobility, and prevent future injuries. Here are five of the best modalities that chiropractors can offer:
This is the most common modality that chiropractors use. It involves using their hands or a specialized instrument to apply a controlled force to the joints of the spine or other parts of the body to correct misalignments or subluxations. By doing so, chiropractors can help restore joint mobility, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain.
Soft Tissue Therapy
Soft tissue therapy is a hands-on technique that involves applying pressure to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues of the body. This modality is especially useful for patients with chronic pain or repetitive strain injuries. Soft tissue therapy can help reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and enhance overall flexibility.
Physical Therapy Exercises
Chiropractors often incorporate physical therapy exercises into their treatment plans. These exercises are designed to improve strength, flexibility, and range of motion. They can also help prevent future injuries and promote better overall health.
Electrical Stimulation Therapy
Electrical stimulation therapy involves applying a mild electrical current to the affected area of the body. This modality can help reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation. It can also stimulate the muscles, improve circulation, and promote tissue healing.
Cold Laser Therapy
Cold laser therapy is a non-invasive modality that involves using a low-level laser to treat pain and inflammation. This modality is especially useful for patients with chronic pain, arthritis, or other inflammatory conditions. Cold laser therapy can help reduce pain and inflammation, improve circulation, and promote tissue healing.
In conclusion, chiropractors offer a variety of modalities to help their patients alleviate pain, improve mobility, and prevent future injuries. Chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, physical therapy exercises, electrical stimulation therapy, and cold laser therapy are among the best modalities that chiropractors can offer. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort in your muscles or joints, consider consulting a chiropractor to see which modality may be right for you.


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Through no fault of his own, Midnight had to be surrendered when his owner moved into a nursing home. We really need to find this lovely boy a forever home of his own, so he doesn't have to go back to the adoption centre.
Midnight is looking forward to finding a new permanent home, where he will be the king of the castle and have a new family of his own to keep company and hang out with.
Midnight is neutered, microchipped and current on vaccinations.
If you would like to meet Midnight or for more information, contact us at: Info@ninthlifecatrescue.org or (905) 301-3532, or fill out an online application: http://ninthlifecatrescue.org/adopt/adoption-application/
Things you should know about buying or adopting a pet
While pet sellers can be reputable individuals or breeders who treat their animals well, the ease of selling pets over the Internet also makes it attractive to careless, irresponsible breeders and scammers. To protect yourself, you must be careful and believe only what you see and not what you are told. It is highly recommended to arrange for an inspection of the home where the pets are bred. This allows you to check that the mother and other animals are living in suitable conditions, being well cared for, and are in good health.
Remember that the Kijiji Pets section is NOT intended to facilitate uncontrolled breeding, irresponsible commercial pet trading, trade of dogs or any other animal for the purpose of fighting or stud services. Any ads that are suspected of promoting this kind of activity or reported to us will be removed. Users are responsible for adhering to the applicable conditions in relation to adopting, buying, selling or listing of an ad on Kijiji.
Kijiji encourages, where possible, the adoption of pets and encourages all pet owners to have their animals spayed or neutered as well as microchipped.
When looking for a pet, it is important to meet the breeder or seller and examine the pet before agreeing to anything. Since Kijiji is local to your community, this should be easy to arrange. Never adopt/buy a pet from someone who is unwilling to let you see how and where the animal is living!
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Need to have dinner on the table in a hurry but want something hearty?
This is the answer! This quick taco soup is all that and more. It has the flavors everyone loves about tacos, but provides the comfort and warmth only a soup can bring.
Fall is in the air and is changing my cravings toward heartier food. But during the weeknight it's hard to put a full blow meal together in a short time. So on a Friday night, when it's time to relax and unwind from the week this is the perfect dish.
This soup uses ingredients that you may already have on hand. Ground sirloin, onion, bell peppers, black beans, corn and canned diced tomatoes are the base. Pretty much staples in my house. I always have ground sirloin in the freezer so I can through something together like this. The seasonings are what provide all the Latin flavor. They work perfectly in this soup. If you don't want a kick to the soup make sure to leave out the cayenne pepper. That will make it kid friendly as well.
This soup can be made in under 30 minutes which is just perfect in my book! The taste? Well, MGG thinks it is fantastic, and has requested that I make it again this weekend. Everyone loves tacos don't they?
Serve up this wonderful soup with a side salad and you have the perfect fall meal. Enjoy!
Quick Taco Soup
1 lb ground sirloin
1 T canola oil
½ medium onion, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 ½ t garlic, minced
1 ½ t cumin
1 ½ t dried oregano
½ t salt
½ t chili powder
¼ t cayenne pepper
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 c black beans, drained and rinsed
2 c low sodium beef broth
1 c fresh corn
Garnish: (optional) shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, chopped tomatoes, tortilla chips
Brown sirloin in a large dutch oven until cooked through. Remove from pot and drain drippings. Add oil to pot and heat over medium high heat. Add onion and bell peppers and cook about 5 minutes. Stir in cooked sirloin, garlic, cumin oregano, salt, chili powder, and cayenne. Stir to combine.
Add tomatoes, beans, broth , and corn. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook 5-10 minutes. Garnish with favorite taco toppings.


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This page dates the major (and some not so major) events in Russian history and links them with explanatory and related materials on the Web. The chronology has been divided into four arbitrary periods: Kievan-Appanage (860-1689), Imperial (1689-1916), Soviet (1917-1991) and Post-Soviet (1991 to the present). A fifth page displays related chronologies on specialized subjects. Matti Vuorikoski offers an overview in Finnish.
The Kievan and Appanage Periods
860-1698 The House of Rurik. The period of the Kievan Russian Empire, destroyed by the Mongol - Tatars, and the rise of Moscovy to recentralize the demolished empire.
The Imperial Period
1698-1917 The House of Romanov. Peter's Westernization of Russia culminated in the destruction of the autocracy by the Socialist Revolution of 1917.
The Soviet Period
1917-1991 The Communist Party maintained the Empire as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The USSR fell in 1991 and dissolved into 15 nations.
The Post-Soviet Period
1991-Present With the disintegration of the USSR in December of 1991 Russia has set out on a new road to democracy and a market economy.
An assortment of chronologies of special times, places, people, and events related to Russia and Russian history.


Varsity girls drop close contest to North Knox, 50-48
The Owen Valley varsity Lady Patriots visited North Knox last week for their final game of 2020, falling to the host Warriors, 50-48.
“North Knox is a really solid ball club, well-coached,” OV head coach Trace Temples said after the game. “We were looking to really come back after kind of a really bad performance against South Putnam. Our girls really responded. We came up on the short end today, losing by two, but really saw exactly what we wanted to from our team. They responded… they didn’t back down and this was a very well-played basketball game… two teams going at it. Just at the end, they made a little more plays than we did.”
OV jumped out to a 14-11 lead after one quarter of play, but North Knox gained ground before halftime, cutting the Patriots lead to just one, 23-22.
The Patriots extended their lead to eight to start the fourth quarter, but could only muster six points in the frame, falling 50-48.
“Our depth was a big problem,” Coach Temples continued. “Coming into this game, with Kyndall Drake being out with her ankle, we played five girls in this varsity game. At times, we were thinking about possibly putting in a sub, but just how well they were playing together… it was great to see them come out and respond the way they did and play for four quarters.”
Sophomore Reagan Martin led the Lady Patriots in scoring with 18 points, followed by Madi Kay and Mikayla Miller, each with 11, Kirstin Richardson seven and Elizabeth Johnson one.
“Like I said, we came up a little bit short, but got huge minutes from everybody,” Coach Temples noted. “Elizabeth Johnson had one point, but she defended their best player and defended extremely well and did some really good things for us. Mikayla Miller played well… had 11 points. Madi Kay, really over the last couple of games has been playing tremendous and today was no exception. Kirt (Richardson) and Reagan (Martin), once again, they’re steady for us. Just really proud of the effort.
“We’re not happy with the result and will never be happy with a loss, but you can see the positives. You can see that we were able to grow and get a little bit better today. Going into next week, where we play three games, we’re definitely looking to kind of continue that forward into next week.”
Owen Valley will travel to Bloomfield on Tuesday to take on the host Cardinals, beginning at 7:30 p.m.


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More than 40 golf courses await you across the region.
Choose from more than 40 elite golf clubs across the Region. Tee off on Belmont Golf Course, site of the 1949 PGA Championship won by Sam Snead. Or book a tee time at The Golf Club at Brickshire – an acclaimed Curtis Strange signature layout featuring replica holes from famous courses such as Augusta National, Pinehurst #2, St. Andrews and Riviera.
The interactive map below will help you pick a great place to play.

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The raw water in the Isle of Man is naturally coloured, soft and acidic. The intensity of the colour can vary depending upon the season and level of rainfall. All our water is treated at our treatment works, where all the colour caused by the dissolved organic matter, iron and manganese is removed.
If your water supply becomes discoloured you should:
- run the tap which is fed first from your water supply (usually your kitchen tap) until it runs clear
- fill a jug and leave it to stand until any sediment has settled to the bottom and pour the clean water from the top of the jug for use
If the problem persists, please contact us.
In the Isle of Man there are occasional incidents of discoloured water. The most common reason for discoloured water on the Island is the disturbance of iron and manganese deposits that are present in the water mains. This can happen when water changes direction or speed. Changes in flow can occur for many reasons:
- burst water main
- opening or closing of valves
- bringing a water main back into use after repairs
- having to move water from one area to another to cope with changes in demand
- heavy use in one area such as the use of water for fire fighting
These problems can turn the water orange, brown, black or grey. Excess air in the system may also cause the water to appear white.
Over time deposits build up in the Island's water mains. The principle causes for this are as follows:
- iron and manganese are present in the source water; inadequate treatment in the past through the decommissioned treatment plants has resulted in iron, manganese and other deposits forming in the mains
- many of the water mains are cast iron and the older ones are unlined and have corroded. The iron corrosion particles (rust) become loose and can be carried through the network by the water
We deal with removal of deposits in the mains by lining or replacing the affected mains.
If the discolouration is due to mains deposits, these are mostly iron and manganese and, as such, are not likely to be harmful to your health. However, you may not wish to drink the water or give it to your family because it looks or tastes unpleasant.
White water caused by excess air will clear from a glass of freshly poured water and is not something to worry about. Sometimes a white scum may form around the side of the glass. This is due to a phenomenon known as surface tension, which traps some of the tiny bubbles at the waters surface. The water is not likely to be harmful to your health. However, if the problem persists please contact us.
If your washing has been discoloured because of the water, repeat the wash when the water is not discoloured without adding fabric softener.
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I normally don't prefer country songs with this much of a rockish/hip hopish sound to it but the title is what first attracted me to it and Sam Hunt isn't bad to look at it so I soon found myself plugging my ear buds in. I at first thought "ex to see" was a play on words for ecstasy, which woulda' been super clever. But now that I've listened to it several times, I'm not so sure. Take a listen below and let us know your thoughts:
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The British Urban Film Festival returns.
The annual 3-day event which is free to all ages kicks off on Saturday 4th September at Tottenham’s Bernie Grant Arts Centre – named after the black Labour politician who was MP for the area for over a decade. The stage play-turned-movie “Sus”, starring Clint Dyer, Rafe Spall & Ralph Brown, will be screened on the opening night of the festival which will also feature a Q&A with the cast. The festival will have its’ first ever female poet with a live performance from Floetic Lara.
Highlights on day 2 include the first-pick of this year’s short film submissions from British filmmakers at Bethnal Green’s Oxford House plus the UK premiere of “Last Train from Silver Street”, a raw and powerful drama in which loyalties are tested to the ultimate on the estates of Edmonton. The final day features ‘never before seen’ footage of the infamous UK hip-hop group N-Dubz – starting out at the age of just 14. The festival climaxes in association with The London Borough of Redbridge with the Cineworld Ilford screening of “Bad Day” starring Claire Goose, Robbie Gee, Sarah Harding and Donna Air.
Since its’ inception 5 years ago, the festival has been supported by national bodies including ITV, UK Film Council, Film London and the NHS. In the last 3 years the ‘British Urban Film Festival’ (BUFF) has staged over 50 screenings across various East London locations from where thousands of adults and young people have taken advantage of its’ free admission policy. In teaming up with event sponsors ‘Gabriel Media International’ (GMI) BUFF is excited at the prospect of thousands more being entertained not just during the festival but throughout the year – with the sponsors’ creation of © ‘Buff – On Tour’ first staged in July formally introducing further screening events across the country.
“There will be no bigger film event in the capital in September and BUFF will be at the forefront of the action bringing audiences an exciting weekend of ‘live’ British Urban film festival entertainment with 16 top quality screenings at 3 venues across 3 London Boroughs for 3 days in addition to online screenings and interactive coverage throughout the event thanks to our sponsorship deal with GMI”.
This year’s event is sponsored by Gabriel Media International (GMI) who has also struck a deal to be on-line media partners streaming exclusive footage from the festival on GMWTV featuring internet broadcasts showcasing short films plus clips and footage from the © ‘Buff archives’. The opening night live show will be presented by actor and comedian Lateef Lovejoy, fresh from his recent star turn in the musical The Harder They Come.
BUFF 2010 has been commissioned for Buff Enterprises by Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe. Project management, marketing and business consultancy is being handled by event sponsors: Gabriel Media International.
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The European Commission proposed the activation of the general escape clause of the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) as part of its strategy to respond quickly, forcefully and in a coordinated manner to the coronavirus pandemic. Once endorsed by the Council, it will allow member states to undertake measures to deal adequately with the crisis, while departing from the budgetary requirements that would normally apply under the European fiscal framework.
The coronavirus pandemic is a major shock for the European and global economies. Member States have already adopted or are adopting budgetary measures to increase the capacity of their health systems and provide relief to those citizens and sectors that are particularly impacted. These measures, together with the fall in economic activity, will contribute to substantially higher budgetary deficits.
Under the SGP, unusual events outside the control of government qualify for the general escape clause. The Commission believes that more far-reaching flexibility under the SGP is required to protect European citizens and businesses from the consequences of this crisis and to support the economy following the pandemic. Therefore, the Commission decided to propose the activation of the general escape clause of the Stability and Growth Pact.
The Commission’s strategy to counter the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic includes using the full flexibility of our fiscal and state-aid frameworks, mobilizing the EU budget to allow the EIB Group to provide short-term liquidity to SMEs and directing €37 billion to the fight against coronavirus under the Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative.
The proposal follows the Commission’s adoption of a Temporary Framework for State-aid to enable member States to ensure that sufficient liquidity remains available to businesses of all types and to preserve the continuity of economic activity during and after the coronavirus pandemic.


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Are you searching for the secret to happiness and contentment?
Do you want a place where you can rejuvenate body and soul, away from the pressures of life?
Have you yet to discover the Danish art of Hygge?
Seeking happiness is often the ultimate goal in the lives of many of us. Being able to relax and have an abundance of food and drink, while surrounded by those we love, all in comfortable surroundings sounds like heaven to most. But how do you find it and what does it cost to achieve? The answer may surprise you.
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The Danish have used the principles of Hygge for many years and its ideas are slowly becoming more accepted in other countries as a result of people looking for that certain something that has thus far eluded them in life.
Now you can experience your own Hygge with this great audiobook and enjoy what it will bring to your life!


One of the things I remember most fondly from my childhood was getting up just before 6 a.m. (yes voluntarily!) when we were staying at my grandparents’ place in Sydney where they had three commercial TV channels to choose from – it seems laughable now in this digital age of 100s of channels to choose from but back in the mid-70s that was a big deal trust me -and watching all the childrens programming that ran right up until 9 a.m.
We were able to take in all manner of Hanna-Barbera cartoons, The Thunderbirds, and most especially important for me, The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, which featured some of the most original characters and intelligent writing that I had ever seen in my then short life.
That it was genuinely cleverly executed on just about every level is borne out by the fact that thirty-some years later I am still delighted by the witty repartee between the various characters that populated the show.
And the two characters that delighted me even more that Rocky and Bullwinkle were Mr Peabody and Sherman who had their very segment, “Mr Peabody’s Improbable History”, in which they would journey backwards and forwards in time in their Wayback Machine.
What would start out genuinely earnest attempts to learn about history would usually end up in a frantic attempt to make sure that the events they were observing played out exactly as history said they did lest the space/time continuum be irreparably damaged.
What distinguished the segment from so many other cartoons was the fact that Mr Peabody had adopted Sherman, rather than the other way around and was the superior figure in all their adventures (although it was often Sherman who would notice something was awry).
Every episode too would end much like a Murder, She Wrote episode with Mr Peabody “delivering a droll pun much to the chagrin of the audience and Sherman.” (source: timetravelreviews.com)
Now to my great delight, mixed with more than a little apprehension, Mr Peabody and Sherman are due to be introduced to a whole new generation of what I am sure will become rabidly devoted fans.
Assuming they, and they I mean Dreamworks and director Rob Minkoff do it right of course.
I am hoping that this modern reboot will be more The Muppets (2011), which was delightfully true to everything we love about Kim Henson’s creations, than Bewitched or The Smurfs, both of which failed to adequately capture anything like the spirit of their source material.
As the interview with Rob Minkoff (below) makes clear he is acutely conscious that he must capture what made Mr Peabody and Sherman such a delight, at the time as carefully updating it, if the movie is to have any appeal.
That gives me hope that one of the great cartoon favourites of my childhood, which is due to hopefully find its place in the pop culture sun once again in March 2014, will be given the treatment it deserves.
If not, I may be forced to jump in the “Wabac Machine” and have a crack at it myself.


By now you’ve likely heard of the Moto X: The first smartphone available with direct design input from Motorola’s parent company, Google(s goog). So far, it’s priced like a flagship phone — starting at $199 with 16 GB and $249 with 32 GB from AT&T(s t) on contract, but no pricing has been announced from other carriers — and has some mid-range hardware components along with some interesting new features. You can customize the phone in your choice of colors and even add an engraving: Motorola will assemble your handset and ship it to you in four days or less.
So how is the Moto X and does it live up to expectations? I’ve used a review unit for the past several days and have answers to that and other questions.
Concept: Smart compromises and the “best of Android” for the masses
It makes sense to understand what Motorola — and essentially, Google — is actually trying to do with the Moto X. At the phone’s private media event, Eric Schmidt, Google’s executive chairman suggested that Moto X offers the “best of Android” and that makes sense. Samsung, HTC, LG and others make their flagship phones better by adding unique features on top of Android.
During my testing, I found that the Moto X generally does compete against the competition because its engineered to do more with less. I’ll explain in the following sections, but bear in mind that mobile technology is all about compromises: You generally can’t get the fastest phone to also offer the longest battery life. Building a bigger screen often creates a bigger phone that’s harder to use with one hand. And if you shrink down a phone, it becomes a challenge to fit in every possible chip required for certain features.
After using the handset as my primary phone, I think the Moto X is made with a very smart use of compromise. It’s an asset, not a liability, in this case.
Hardware that will appeal to many
|Moto X Highlights and Specs|
|4.7? AMOLED display with 1280 x 720 resolution (316 ppi)|
|1.7 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Pro, quad-core Adreno GPU, 16/32 GB internal memory, 2 GB of RAM, 50 GB of Google Drive storage included|
|10 megapixel rear camera (1080p video support), 2 megapixel camera front camera|
|Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean software|
|802.11b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, BT 4.0 LE, GPS, NFC, gyroscope, accelerometer, Miracast Wireless Display|
|5.09″ x 2.57″ x 0.4″ inches and 4.58 ounces|
The phone has few buttons and ports. There’s nanoSIM card tray, microUSB port, volume rocker and power/wake button. The front face is taken over by the display, save a 2 megapixel front camera, microphone and speaker. The front glass transitions into a smooth side frame. On the curved back of the phone is a 10 megapixel sensor, LED flash and single loudspeaker.
As evidenced by strong iPhone sales, not everyone wants a big phone. At 5.09 x 2.57 x 0.4 inches and weighing 4.58 ounces, the Moto X isn’t that much bigger than an iPhone 5 which is 4.87 x 2.31 x 0.3 inches and weighs 3.95 ounces. As a result, Moto X will generally fit in the same pockets and can be used with one hand by most people. As a point of reference: I’m 5′ 5″ tall and have small hands; I can use the Moto X with one hand without a problem, just like I can my iPhone 5.
So it’s a “small” phone, right? Not exactly: It’s smallness is an illusion of sorts: Motorola fit a 4.7-inch display into handset, which gives a “big” phone experience. The company says that 70 percent of the front face is taken by the screen and that this is the smallest phone with a 4.7-inch display: A good example of Motorola defying the mobile tech compromise where small phones mean small screens.
Here’s another compromise: Motorola chose to use a 1280 x 720 AMOLED display for the Moto X, so this isn’t a 1080p screen. You’d be hard pressed to know it because the pixel density is 316 pixels per inch, nearly the same as Apple’s “retina display” on the iPhone. I compared the Moto X screen many times with an HTC One handset that uses the same-sized screen with a 1080p display and I can’t tell a difference without putting both phones very close to my eyes. I suspect most consumers won’t be able see the difference either. Colors are rich and saturated, but not overdone.
The benefit of using this screen gets back to the compromise point. By using a suitable but lower-resolution screen, the Moto X doesn’t tax the GPU as much, which can translate to longer battery life. And AMOLED screens don’t light up the black pixels, which brings even more battery life benefits.
Inside the phone is a modified 1.7 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro; the original architecture is from last year, but Motorola has worked with Qualcomm to modify it. The company has added low-power chips to support very specific features and paired the device with 2 GB of memory. The result? I see little to no performance difference in every day use between the Moto X and flagship phones that use more current silicon.
Running Google’s own Octane test, where a higher number is better, the Moto X scored 2441 over the HTC One’s 2285. Others have run overall test suites and graphics tests — I recommmend these found at Ars Technica — finding that the Moto X performance is either on par with or slightly behind the newest flagships, but real world usage is where performance counts.
Of course, the power of flagship phones often comes at the cost of relatively lower battery life. Motorola claims active use of 24 hours and it’s a fairly accurate claim. Power users may burn through the Moto X during daylight hours, but the masses will likely have plenty of juice to spare when the sun goes down. The lowest battery level I’ve witnessed at bedtime, after a full day of typical use, has been 41 percent.
The loud speaker has some intelligence too. It’s extremely loud without distortion, likely due to a chip and software from NXP. It can monitor the temperature and movement of t
he speaker membrane to safely boost sound up to 6x more than normal without risk of blowing the speaker out. That’s helpful on hands-free calls. And in standard phone use, I found the handset to work well for voice calls as well: It actively cancels out background noise making calls loud and clear.
Software with smarts
Motorola ships the Moto X with Android 4.2.2 and not Android 4.3. That may sound surprising since Google owns Motorola, but it makes perfect sense. Google has always maintained it would treat Motorola like any other hardware partner so it didn’t get early access to the software. Motorola plans to upgrade the handset to Android 4.3 although it hasn’t yet provided a specific time frame.
So the software is generally the same that comes on Google’s Nexus devices and Experience phones. Because the phone is sold through carriers for now, there can be some carrier apps installed. I have an AT&T model Moto X and there is barely a hint of AT&T on the phone. I found three pre-installed apps: myAT&T for account management and AT&T Address Book, which I simply ignored and Visual Voicemail. The Quickoffice app is also pre-installed but I suspect that’s a Motorola decision because it’s also present on the Verizon Moto X.
With Assist, the phone can take smart actions when you’re driving, in a meeting or asleep. Incoming phone calls or text messages are read aloud, for example, when driving. The ringer is automatically silenced when Moto X sees a meeting on your Google Calendar or during the night. And the phone can send auto-reply texts in many of these cases. A Chrome extension can put Motorola phone notifications on your desktop as well.
Migrate is a simple app move data from one Android phone to the Moto X. Using a QR code or NFC, the app pairs the two phones and begins to wirelessly transfer photos, videos and contacts. Moto Care is a support application that offers Moto X tips, forums and the ability to contact a support representative.
Touchless Control without lifting a finger
Thanks to a dedicated low-power chip to handle natural language processing, Moto X is always listening if you activate the Touchless Control setting. Simply say “OK Google Now” and the phone will fire up Google Now and await your command. This differs from all other non-Motorola Android phones which require you to touch the phone for Google Now.
You have to train the feature to your voice, which helps minimize the chance of someone else “taking over” your phone by saying “OK Google Now”. In practice, the feature worked really well for me, although a day after dental surgery, the phone didn’t recognize me all of the time, likely because I sounded a little different from the training phrases. The solution doesn’t involve true voice authentication; instead, Motorola’s software and chip use an algorithm to voice match.
At various points throughout the day, I use Google Now and no longer need to reach for my phone, which is often sitting on my desk or nightstand. I used it to set alarms, do web searches, start up the Google Play Music app and play specific music, and set reminders to do errands at certain times. It takes the personal assist software to a new level and is already a huge part of the Google Glass interface. I think the average consumer will be impressed by the feature.
Related to Touchless Control is the Active Display function. Instead of having to turn the phone off dozens of times a day to see notifications — which wastes power — the Moto X shows notifications in a pulsing mode: They appear for a few seconds and then disappear only to reappear a few seconds later. The phone is only lighting up a small part of the screen, making the process power efficient. Touch the notification icon during the process and more details appear, allowing you to ignore or take action on them. And the phone is smart enough to shut this feature off when its face down or in a pocket.
Camera is quick but not always pretty as a picture
Motorola is using what it calls a 10 megapixel Clear Pixel sensor, saying it has been used in digital cameras before but not in smartphones until now. What makes it different? Instead of the camera sensor capturing just red, green and blue colors, it also captures clear or white pixels. The company says this captures up to 75 percent more light in a shorter time, which means faster shutter speeds and better low light performance. How does it work in practice? That depends.
Most pictures I took were acceptable while a few looked outstanding. But some were generally mediocre.
At times, I had to take the same shot two or three times because the camera wasn’t properly auto-focused or the lighting looked off. Auto HDR is on by default as well, which may not be optimal in every case. In general the phone can take solid pictures but I’ll be looking to Motorola to improve the camera quality through software improvements.
From a usability standpoint, the camera is easy to use: Tap the screen anywhere and it snaps an image. All controls are off screen and appear with a simple swipe. Controls are a little limited when compared to other phones such as the Lumia 1020 or HTC One. And there are far fewer scene modes than in the Galaxy S 4: Just a panoramic image capture and a slow motion video camera function, which works really well.
I also like the Quick Capture feature: Motorola wants the camera to be able to take pictures in under two seconds when the phone is in a pocket. And it can.
Remove the phone from your pocket, twist it in the air two times and the camera app immediately launches. Tap anywhere on the screen and the image is snapped.
Creating your own Moto X
The final piece to the Moto X puzzle is the ability to create a custom device. At launch only AT&T customers can do this, but other carriers will adopt it later this year. Using the MotoMaker.com site, you can choose colors for the front face of the phone, back cover and accents such as the hardware buttons and camera rim. Pre-determined wallpapers can be chosen on MotoMaker there are color matched headphones and other accessories available. You can also have the phone engraved with a custom message.
My test drive of the MotoMaker site was simple and fun. The best part is what happens after you order: Motorola will build the phone in Ft. Worth, TX and deliver it to you in four days or less. Non-AT&T customers can choose from black or white models. And AT&T
customers that can’t wait for a Moto X can take a black or white model home as a loaner until their custom Moto X arrives.
Conclusion and who is the target market for the Moto X
Motorola calls this phone a “flaghip” phone. On paper, that’s questionable since it doesn’t use the latest processor, has a 720p display and has a camera sensor that’s unproven in practice. But in my experience, it offers a “flagship” experience and that’s really what counts.
It also may be the best small Android handset on the market. Unlike the mini versions of other leading phones which cut both corners and size, Moto X offers an outstanding overall experience while not being a huge handset. And while some of its advanced features can be replicated through third-party apps, Motorola is smartly making them native to the phone. That makes for a solid blend of hardware, software and usability; something that the iPhone has done for years but few Androids have been able to accomplish.
If you have to have the latest hardware on the market, perhaps the Moto X isn’t for you. For those that care more about the experience, Moto X is a must look. The iPhone’s popularity proves there are far more people in the latter camp and that’s why I think Motorola is onto something with this phone.
I was actually about to buy an HTC One Google Experience device but held off until the Moto X launch. I’m glad I did because I’ll be purchasing my own Moto X once the phone is available later this month.
The way I see it — for my personal usage habits — I’m getting the performance and features of the HTC One GE phone in a smaller package that runs longer on a single charge and has advanced useful features.
You’ll have to make your own choice of course: Just remember that choice is all about compromise.


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On Wednesday, Pfizer and its German affiliate, BioNTech unveiled a study they claim proves the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children, as young as 12 years old. As of now, Pfizer’s vaccine is the only one approved for age 16 and up.
The release of these study results is the biopharmaceutical giant’s first step to requesting emergency approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European regulators to allow vaccination of kids 12 years old and up.
This is good news for some parents who will feel safer if their children are vaccinated. Pfizer seems on-track to get the approval before the kids head back to in-person school this Fall.
After months of a disrupted educational system, US parents are hoping their children will be able to return to normal life.
The majority of people getting the approved COVID-19 vaccine are adults. The process started with getting shots to those most at-risk. In the US children only makeup approximately 13% of documented COVID cases. The pediatric research studies are measuring whether the vaccines work as well on children as they do on adults.


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A simple Baked Sticky Rhubarb Pudding dessert recipe, it doesn’t take long to cook! Vanilla gives a special aroma, and a light sourness of rhubarb sets off the sweetness of the pudding. Therefore, desserts prepared with this ingredient are not only distinguished by a gentle sour taste, but also useful. The dough is airy. Rhubarb Pudding is one of the easiest and fastest desserts to prepare, ideal for a festive table. It takes a little time to prepare, the taste and texture of a combination of crisp with a delicate filling is not inferior to the most exquisite pastries.
It turns out a very delicate treat. The sour taste of rhubarb and fragrant air pudding is a refreshing combination. For beginners, this dessert dessert recipe is ideal – the cooking process does not require much time, and all the ingredients are available. Pudding has an amazing taste, combining juicy taste of rhubarb, delicate cream, lush biscuit crumb. This pastry is perfect for home tea drinking and will delight your loved ones. Rhubarb slices are moist and soft – they harmonize well.


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SCGS at the Ball Game! - Angels vs Astros
SCGS at the Ball Game is the perfect time to enjoy ball and spend time with your fellow SCGS members! Tickets are still available for our Angels game outing to the August 26th game against the Astros. The game starts at 6pm on Saturday night. Cost is $20 dollars per ticket. You can RSVP online or at any SCGS meeting and pay for your tickets online or at a monthly meeting. Please bring your friends and family and have a great night with your fellow SCGS members. This is surely an event that you do not want to miss!
- Start:August 26, 2017
- End:August 26, 2017
- Where:Angel Stadium of Anaheim, 2000 East Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, California, United States, 92806
- Event Type: Sports & Recreation
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Insurance appraisers have determined only ten of 159 water-damaged state motor fleet cars are worth repairing. Crews could not move fast enough to save the vehicles from the rising waters of Salem’s Mill Creek in January. Oregon COO Michael Jordan says motor fleet crews will be better prepared next time. 140 of the damaged cars will be auctioned later this month at Co-Part Inc. in Woodburn.
Lane closures and detours Mt. WA Dr at Shevlin Park Road North to Regency (7/11-11/30)
Road closures along Roosevelt Ave >< Silver Lake Blvd -Chamberlain St. 7a-5p (9/6-11/20)
Valhalla Sewer Relocation Project, Mt. Washington Drive at Shevlin Park Road intersection and North to Regency Street. Nighttime closures with detours marked during roundabout construction. Daytime closures for construction towards Regency Street. 7 p.m. – 7 a.m., July – November.


Now the public consultation on the draft plan has ended, what will happen next? Will Chichester District Council’s chief executive harangue members of the council as she did the people who attended the city council’s annual meeting?
Will she again raise the prospect of expensive legal action if the council votes to reduce the amount of development that the draft plan proposes? Will members representing wards in the South Downs National Park, which the draft plan does not cover, vote to support proposals that are opposed by people living in the rest of the district? Will the majority party on the council ignore the majority of expressed public opinion? Will UKIP garner the votes of the disaffected at the next Chichester District Council election?
There is an alternative. Do most people want it? Do they want it enough? Watch this (green) space.


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Gaeddu College of Business Studies, Bhutan has invited Prof.Santosh Gopalkrishnan Assistant Professor Finance Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Pune to teach a course titled “Public Financial Management” for the MBA students at GCBS!
During the course of his visit, Gaeddu College of Business Studies celebrated its 10th Annual Day through a 3 Day Fest called G-Fest. The Hon’ble Prime Minister and the Hon’ble Home Minister of Bhutan were the Chief Guests for the event.
Prof. Santhosh also had an opportunity of meeting and interacting with the Prime Minister and sharing a Official Dinner with the Home Minister of Bhutan.
Dr R Raman
Director – SIBM Pune
Dean – Faculty of Management – SIU


We’re in month 8 of the pandemic and there’s one thing we know for sure: we miss having fun and being close to our loved ones! We miss the hugs, the laughs, and the shoulders to lean on. But hopefully by now, we’ve also learned to cope.
My way of getting through this is playing games, either with my fiancé in our apartment, or virtually with our friends and family. It’s a full-on necessity at this point! How else am I supposed to forget about the virus for a moment, let loose, and connect with people over an activity?
Gamification is important during a pandemic because it’s a form of play, which becomes necessary for our mental health when our worlds have been turned upside down. “Play helps alleviate stress, allows us to express our true selves, helps unlock creative thinking, and provides a ‘safe space’ for collaboration. Collaboration, as well as creativity, are all important now when we need each other more than ever.”
Especially during these times, when we’re trying to distract ourselves from reality, socially distance or quarantine, and stay connected to our friends and family all at the same time, playfulness is crucial. But the playfulness that we desperately need to stay sane in our personal lives can also help B2B brands stay close to their prospects and customers.
“…as senior leaders elevate digital as a strategic priority, they can look to B2C companies and industries for inspiration.” And just like B2C consumers, B2B buyers actually want to learn about a potential vendor through fun, interactive experiences (even if they don’t think they do)!
The truth is that—regardless of how B2B buyers may say they’d prefer to learn about a company—playfulness is what makes everyone’s days brighter. And yes, that includes your B2B prospects! We can’t forget that they’re regular people adjusting to a pandemic, just like you and me.
So, don’t sleep on the B2B customer experience. Gamifying it means that prospects and customers will be left with a positive feeling about your brand. And leaving your prospects and customers with a positive feeling about your brand amid a global pandemic? That’s priceless.
Gamification in B2B Marketing
54% of B2B marketers say they get more value from events than any other form of marketing. But when in-person events aren’t an option (thanks Corona!), what’s a marketer to do? Gamification is a great alternative route to providing the value that in-person events are typically known for. Like an event, it fosters interaction and high levels of engagement.
“The main reason behind B2B brands embracing gamification is the incredible opportunity that it creates to monitor and measure engagement with the target audience… B2B marketers can leverage the sudden craze for games as part of an integrated campaign.”
Moreover, recent research shows that between now and 2025 “North America is expected to have the highest market share” for gamification in the field of marketing”, and it’s “projected to witness the highest incorporation of gamification systems in enterprise-level solutions”.
So instead of giving a prospect a spiel on why they should buy from your B2B company, try engaging with your prospects in a fun and playful way. Gamification might just make the sale for you! Keep B2B customers coming back with these gamification ideas:
- Simple games like trivia, or more complex games like a scavenger hunt via geolocation-enabled app
- Weave gamification/ interactivity into emails to boost response rates on UGC (user-generated content) campaign
- Interactive email elements that drive engagement
- Animated buttons and CTAs
- Rollover effects to showcase products
- Interactive product image carousels controlled by the email recipient
- Accordion features to make long-form emails more compact
- Surveys, polls, and UGIC (user-generated interactive content)
As a marketer, it’s hard to create and maintain a thriving B2B brand community. The solution is to gamify customer-facing content. This will attract leads while also retaining the brand community through more engaging experiences.
The B2B gamification strategies listed above are game-changers, but don’t take it from me—take it from organizations that have implemented this trend in interactive marketing and never looked back:
- One of the earlier success stories comes from 2009, when IBM’s Innov8 platform “gamified the training process and became an instant hit within a few days of going live… For IBM, Innov8 was the top lead generator.”
- “For B2B companies, such as Oracle, Cisco, and Salesforce, gamification has emerged as a key element in their consumerization of the enterprise strategy.”
“These organizations are attracted by gamification’s ability to raise engagement and loyalty, measured in time, on-site, repeat visits, and viral distribution by an average of 30%. Apart from engagement, gamification’s revenue effects are also impressive. American multinational software company, Autodesk raised its trial usage by 40% and conversion rates by 15% while Extraco Bank raised its customer acquisitions by 700%.”
How Gamification Fits into the Big Picture
B2B organizations should treat gamification as a long-term strategy that undergoes frequent optimizations to ensure the marketing remains relevant. Marketers should aim to implement gamification across multiple channels to engage each prospect or customer in a fluid, all-encompassing experience.
Has your B2B brand already implemented email automation for lead generation? Want to both attract prospects and retain customers in a uniquely engaging way? It sounds like you’re ready to gamify your B2B marketing and CX strategy.
So, get your gaming on! And don’t hesitate to drop us a line if you have any questions or insights.


The United States has revived two major infrastructure projects in South and Southeast Asia in which India would be a vital player, a move that could potentially act as a counter to China's ambitious Belt and Road initiative.
The Trump administration has resuscitated the 'New Silk Road' initiative, first announced in July 2011 by the then secretary of state Hillary Clinton, in a speech in Chennai, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor linking South and Southeast Asia.
The NSR is a suite of joint investment projects and regional trade blocs that have the potential to bring economic growth and stability to Central Asia.
Announcing her vision for a New Silk Road, Clinton had said, "Turkmen gas fields could help meet both Pakistan's and India's growing energy needs and provide significant transit revenues for both Afghanistan and Pakistan. Tajik cotton could be turned into Indian linens. Furniture and fruit from Afghanistan could find its way to the markets of Astana or Mumbai and beyond."
But the NSR strategy, however, took a back seat during Obama's second term when John Kerry became secretary of state.
India will play a significant role in both the projects that will link Europe with Central Asia and Southeast Asia.
The Trump administration's maiden budget gives a brief outline of the two projects, which indicate that the 'New Silk Road' project would be a public- private initiative in which India would be an important player.
The state department said the budgetary request of its South and Central Asia will support the two initiatives - the New Silk Road (NSR) focused on Afghanistan and its neighbours, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor linking South Asia with Southeast Asia.
Besides US funding, the projects will leverage collaborative projects in countries if the region, other bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, and the private sector.
It said "the importance of... The NSR grows" as the transition in Afghanistan continues and the US "strives to help the Afghan people succeed and stand on their own."
The state department plans ''far-reaching'' public diplomacy programmes to support the objectives.
It may be noted that India had boycotted the Belt and Road Forum (BRF) held in Beijing from 14-15 May due to its sovereignty concerns over the $50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
No Indian official of any level was present at the elaborate opening ceremony attended by 29 heads of state and government along with top officials of the world bodies like the UN, the World Bank and the IMF.
The US had sent a delegation led by Matt Pottinger, special assistant to the President and senior director for Asia at the National Security Council.
China's Belt and Road initiative includes a maze of roads and port projects, with CPEC as its "flagship project". The project also includes a Bangladesh, China, India and Myanmar (BCIM) Economic Corridor, New Eurasian Land Bridge, China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor, China-Indochina Peninsula Economic Corridor and 21st century Maritime Silk Road.
Through the B&R initiative, China aims to link itself with markets in Europe and Africa through Asian countries and the Indian Ocean.


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On Oct. 4, 2022, the Cook County Grand Jury returned a “true bill” or indictment against a Valdosta resident for vehicular homicide, DUI, hit and run, and other charges in connection with the death of 6-year-old Graham Mason Emrich on Oct. 19, 2021.
The Grand Jury indicted Larry Elwin Miller III, 35, for homicide by vehicle, first degree (three counts), hit and run, DUI of alcohol, reckless driving, driving too fast for conditions, failure to maintain lane, improper passing on left, and open container of alcohol violation, according to Superior Court records.
A Superior Court judge has ordered a special presentment bench warrant for Miller’s arrest on one of the vehicular homicide counts, a new charge brought by prosecutors. The vehicular homicide counts state that Miller “did without malice aforethought cause the death” of Graham Emrich by DUI, hit and run, and reckless driving.
A “true bill” or indictment means that the Grand Jury decided the District Attorney’s Office presented sufficient evidence to take the case to trial.
On the evening of Oct. 19, 2021, a manhunt by law enforcement officers led to Miller’s initial arrest.
At about 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 2021, the Georgia State Patrol responded to the accident scene at B.B. Bennett Road, Trooper Gavin Lee with the State Patrol Tifton Post told the Adel News in a previous interview. Graham Emrich was pronounced dead at the scene, Trooper Lee said.
According to the Trooper’s account and court records, Graham was driving his All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) south and turning in to a driveway at the time of the accident. He was riding between his family’s houses. His grandfather was riding a Ranger side-by-side right behind Graham’s ATV. A 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by the defendant and also headed south, swerved around from behind the grandfather’s vehicle at a high rate of speed, and struck the child, according to the State Patrol.
The grandfather rendered aid to the boy, while the defendant fled from the scene while driving away through some peanut fields and then down dirt roads, Trooper Lee said.
The defendant abandoned the truck on Highway 76, the Trooper said. The defendant called his father, told him that the truck had broken down, and he needed a ride, Trooper Lee added. He noted that the father didn’t have any idea the pickup had been involved in a hit-and-run accident.
The defendant was taken to his girlfriend’s house in Barney, Trooper Lee said.
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office assisted in determining the defendant’s location, Capt. Brent Exum with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office told the Adel News in a previous interview. Officers with the Cook Sheriff’s Office, State Patrol Posts in Tifton and Valdosta, and Brooks County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Barney residence. The defendant was taken into custody.
Authorities said they identified the defendant as Larry Elwin Miller III.
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team investigated the case.


Apple has updated all three of its major platforms to fix outstanding bugs and security issues.
Apple has updated all three of its major platforms for increased reliability and security.
The third-generation Apple TV has been updated with a sleek new look and the introduction of Apple’s recently acquired Beats Music service.
The NFL is now available on the Apple TV, and it’s mostly free. Unfortunately, it may not be what you’ve been hoping for.
Nearly two years after the feature was unveiled, Netflix on the Apple TV gains Post-Play, which automatically plays the next TV episode after the one you’re watching ends. “Take Control of Apple TV” author Josh Centers explains how it works.
TidBITS Managing Editor Josh Centers joined host Gene Steinberg on The Tech Night Owl podcast to explain why he uses Gmail, and what Apple will need to do to keep the Apple TV competitive.
Owners of the second- and third-generation Apple TV can finally access iTunes Extras in their living rooms. “Take Control of Apple TV” author Josh Centers explains how it works.
According to a new report by Parks Associates, Google sold 3.8 million Chromecast devices in the United States in 2013, Roku sold about the same number of its streaming boxes, and Apple sold only about 2 million Apple TVs. However, globally, over 20 million Apple TVs have been sold in total, while Roku has only sold 8 million.
The Apple TV has gained four new channels: ABC News, PBS Kids, AOL On, and Willow TV. Unlike the Watch ABC app, which requires a cable or satellite subscription, the ABC News app is free to all. PBS Kids is free, but requires online activation. AOL On is also free, but the Willow TV app, which features live cricket broadcasts, costs $15 a month. Finally, the Flickr app has been redesigned to allow account logins and offer vastly better photo discovery.
HomeKit in iOS 8 promises to unify all of your connected home devices, but how would you control them while away from home? Christopher Breen of Macworld suggests that the Apple TV might be the home gateway to HomeKit, with an upgraded model serving as a smart hub for home automation.
We’ve often suggested that a revised Apple TV could be a competitive gaming device, and Ben Thompson of Stratechery agrees. He makes the point that while game consoles were a good deal in the 1980s, when personal computers were much more expensive, the price of consoles has risen as the price of PCs has plummeted. He also argues that Apple could revise a gaming-capable Apple TV annually, outpacing traditional game consoles, which typically have a lifespan of 5 to 10 years.
“Take Control of Apple TV” author Josh Centers spent two weeks with Amazon’s Fire TV as his only living room device. Here’s his take on how it compares to the Apple TV.
TidBITS Managing Editor and “Take Control of Apple TV” author Josh Centers was invited to speak to the Chicago-area user group The Northwest of Us. In this in-depth recorded session, Josh discussed some reasons why Apple users should consider the Apple TV, took audience questions, and speculated about the future of Apple TV.
Josh Centers swapped between his “Take Control of Apple TV” author and TidBITS managing editor hats while joining hosts Shawn “Doc” Boyd and Kelly Guimont on the Ask TUAW Live podcast to discuss what’s next for Apple TV, what Apple will announce at WWDC, the TidBITS workflow, and security tips.
Amazon has released its long-rumored challenger to the Apple TV, and it’s a doozy. Josh Centers, author of “Take Control of Apple TV,” gives the rundown on how it stacks up.


Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD was joined by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD and the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, at Croke Park yesterday, December 14th, to announce a new three-year agreement for the continued support of Gaelic men’s inter-county players.
The new agreement will see a total of €6.9 million provided over the next three years to support Gaelic inter-county footballers and hurlers. As with previous agreements, Sport Ireland will provide the funding to the GAA who will then work with the Gaelic Players Association for the appropriate disbursement of the money to the players. Funding of €1.6 million will be provided in 2017 increasing to €2.3 million in 2018 and €3 million in 2019.
The Taoiseach said: “This agreement provides continued recognition for the contribution of Gaelic inter-county players to the economic and social fabric of the nation. Our inter-county players showcase the skill, excellence and commitment of our national games at home and abroad. They train hard to become the best they can be, in order to do their county, their town or their parish proud.
As well as promoting increased levels of physical activity, our Gaelic players can act as important role models in a number of other key policy areas at local and national level. These include the promotion of mental health wellbeing, the fight against obesity and the prevention of alcohol and drugs misuse. I look forward to the continued support of our inter-county footballers and hurlers in these and other areas and as role models which young people’s can emulate.”
Minister Ross said “This new agreement recognises that inter-county Gaelic players prepare and train to the highest international standards for team sports and incur significant financial costs in pursuit of their sporting goals. It is important that they receive support and recognition. My Department officials will work with Sport Ireland to develop an agreement outlining the funding that will be provided over the next three years, what is expected from the Gaelic players in return and the health and societal benefits of the investment.”
Minister O’Donovan said “The Government recognises the valuable contribution that our inter-county footballers and hurlers make to Irish society. Sport has a very significant role to play in creating a healthier society. Active participation in sport and physical activity contributes enormously to the physical and mental well-being of the individual and of the whole community. Local sporting heroes can positively influence our communities and provide our children with role models of excellence, because they know these players as individuals, as friends and as neighbours. Their achievements will serve to encourage participation at local levels, particularly among young people who like to emulate their sporting heroes.”
Seamus Hickey, GPA Chairman stated ‘’This new agreement with Government is important for players as it once again recognizes the vital economic and social contribution made by county players. It reinforces the principle of parity for county players with other high performance athletes and professional sportspeople supported through State sponsored schemes. It also provides a level of practical support to many players who are under financial pressure across the spectrum; from young students juggling their significant sporting and academic commitments to the more experienced players with young families to care for, mortgages and bills to pay while operating and performing at the highest levels in Irish sport.”
Dessie Farrell, GPA CEO added “This new arrangement will facilitate the development of an important programme between Government and Players in tackling some of the more intractable societal challenges in Ireland today. This will happen through a more targeted approach and will leverage the role model status of many of our top county players to influence positive change. Players look forward to taking an even more prominent role in making a meaningful difference, particularly, in the lives our young people across the country.”


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CLERMONT, Fla. (March 14) - Senior pitcher Cassie Weiss (Taylorstown, Pa./McGuffey) established the all-time Bethany College strikeout record, as the Bison defeated Roger Williams 6-1 Friday afternoon at the PFX Spring Games. Bethany would later conclude the day with a 9-0 run-rule loss to Hope.
- Game 1 Final: Bethany 6, Roger Williams 1 (Box Score)
- Game 2 Final: Hope 9, Bethany 0 - F/6 (Box Score)
- Records: Bethany 5-3 | Roger Williams 1-11 | Hope 2-1
- Location: Hancock Park | Clermont, Florida
GAME 1: Bethany 6, Roger Williams 1
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Bison jumped out in-front early when sophomore Tyra Bell (Mechanicsburg, Pa./Cumberland Valley) drove in a pair with a double. Bell would come around to score on a two-out error by the Roger Williams left fielder to make the score 3-0.
- Roger Williams managed to get one of the runs back with a trio of two-out hits off of Weiss, who would go on to strike out the side in the inning.
- Weiss continued to mow down Roger Williams in the second inning, striking out the side once again. The third strikeout in the inning was her sixth of the game and 464th of her career, breaking the all-time strikeout record previously held by former Bison Rachael Schafer (2000-03).
- Senior pitcher Sam Binkley (Kenilworth, Ontario/St. James) came on for the third inning and continued where Weiss left off. Binkley would go on to allow only three scattered hits over the final five innings.
- Bethany added to its lead in the fourth inning on a two-RBI single by sophomore Kayla Dinsmore (Beavercreek, Ohio/Beavercreek) that pushed the score to 5-1 in favor of the Bison.
- The Green & White also tacked on one more run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning by sophomore Erica Amoroso (Belle Vernon, Pa./Belle Vernon).
- Weiss went two innings and struck out six, but Binkley (3-1) earned the win in the circle after holding Roger Williams to scoreless over five innings with four strikeouts of her own.
- Dinsmore led the Bison offense with three hits, two RBI and a run scored, while senior Jazz Fuqua (Washington, Pa./Trinity) finished with two hits and one run scored.
GAME 2: Hope 9, Bethany 0 (Final/6 Innings)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Hope took the lead in the top of the first inning with a three-run home run over the left field fence.
- Bethany had its best opportunity to score in the bottom of the second inning. Bell and freshman Gabby Capaldi (Steubenville, Ohio/Catholic Central) led off with consecutive singles and advanced to second and third with one out, but back-to-back strikeouts ended the threat.
- The Dutchmen tacked on three more runs in the third inning, all with two outs. Hope put runners in scoring position and got a triple and a single to plate three and push its lead to 6-0.
- The Bison batters had a difficult time dealing with Hope pitcher Sydney Jones, who did not allow another baserunner over the final four innings of the game. She would go on to finish with 12 strikeouts to help the Dutchmen claim the run-rule win.
- Weiss (2-2) took the loss after allowing nine runs (six earned) on 13 hits.
- She struck out eight in the game to push her career strikeout total to 472.
- Bethany will conclude its spring break trip tomorrow, Saturday March 17 when they take on Plymouth State (9:00 a.m.) and Benedictine (11:30 a.m.) at Legends Way.
- Neither game will have a live statistical feed. For score updates follow the Bison on Twitter (@Bethany_Bison).


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An intimately revealing story of a man with an unfaithful wife and an affectionate, warm-blooded secretary.
“Where are you going when you leave here?” he asked “–back to your husband?”
They Called Her A Trailer Tramp!
A Story Of The Carefree Women Who Live — And Love — In Trailer Camps
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A Girl In A Gilded Cage — On Wheels!
Trailer Tramp, they called Anne Mitchell. Yet she was no more than the innocent victim of explosive desire, the dupe of a diabolical brute who made of her life a hell on wheels — and Anne herself, a hellcat!
Realizing they had been seen, she half-fell into his arms
A master surgeon healed both her body and her heart

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The most powerful new Ford Mustang you can buy is now faster. Clive Sutton has revealed the upgraded version of its upgraded Mustang, called CS850GT, which is a UK take on the US’s version of the upgraded Mustang (the Shelby GT500). This one’s called the CS850R. It has been optimized, as those looks suggest, for going round in circles.
Or ‘track driving,’ in professional parlance. Also “spirited on-road” driving, too. CS takes the base Ford Mustang and its 5.0-liter V8, and adds a bespoke Whipple supercharger, intercooler, and active exhaust. That increases power from the standard 454hp to an alarming 847hp and 901Nm of torque.
The front and rear antiroll bars are carried over from the CS850GT, another 847hp Clive Sutton ’Stang, as well as better bracing and new subframe bits and active shocks and ‘linear’ springs.
What makes the R an R—as opposed to a GT—is the fitment of a Torsen differential and a tuning of the final drive ratio from the CS850GT’s 3.55, to 3.37 to make the gearing slightly shorter. This, says CS, “makes the car more eager at launch and when pushing out of a corner, while hard acceleration feels faster and more aggressive.”
There are a few color and decal tweaks—which you can see—along with red brake calipers and special interior piping, that sort of thing. “Customer feedback we’ve gathered from our GT Mustang enabled us to fine-tune our offering to deliver a quicker, better handling car that provides more driver feedback,” explains boss Clive Sutton.
Each car starts at £121,000 (P7.8 million), though there are options—a track spoiler, a bespoke interior, that sort of thing. Perfect for going round in circles.
NOTE: This article first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.
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Dcantr, the long awaited night-time dinner spot in the daytime Stable Cafe, is now open in the Mission! It’s a casual offering from the chefs of ultra fancy Saison. Their focus is the wine bar with great food pairings from a wood oven. Expect to see an excellent menu and an incredible selection of wines that change daily.
The daily wine menu will feature 10 glasses each night themed by different offerings from little known micro-regions. Enjoy them at Stable’s simple wooden tables with a few Dcantr special touches.
Dcantr is at the Stable Cafe at 2128 Folsom Street at 17th. Call 415-828-7990 for more information.
Opening Tonight: Dcantr, the New Saison Wine Bar


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Dutch Prime Minister Rutte on NSS 2014: ‘Making the world a bit safer’
With less than 24 hours to go before the Nuclear Security Summit begins in The Hague, prime minister Mark Rutte is looking forward to a successful event. The Netherlands, he says, is ready for the start of the largest summit ever held here.
At a press conference, Mr Rutte officially opened the summit’s International Media Centre, alongside foreign minister Frans Timmermans and mayor of The Hague Jozias van Aartsen. In the days ahead some 3,000 journalists are expected at the media centre, from where they will be working and reporting on the NSS 2014.
Mr Rutte underlined the importance of the Summit’s objective: combating nuclear terrorism by preventing dangerous nuclear material from falling into the wrong hands.
'We need to do everything we can to prevent nuclear terrorism,’ he said. ‘My ambition as chair of this NSS is to raise the bar even higher and boost the security of our people even more.' The ultimate goal is clear: ‘Making the world a bit safer’.
Mr Timmermans said that important results have been achieved on nuclear security in the past four years:
‘The NSS is raising awareness at the highest political level and aims at achieving results through international cooperation. Leaders have demonstrated that nuclear security is one of their top priorities. We have more miles to cover towards a globally effective nuclear security system, but within this marathon the NSS constitutes a vital sprint.
Timmermans stressed with a specific example of how groups of countries have worked together under the umbrella of the NSS. 'The field of nuclear forensics helps to trace the origin of seized nuclear and radioactive materials and thus to apprehend those responsible for stealing them. The Netherlands Forensics Institute is one of the leading institutes in this field, and therefore the Netherlands has brought a community of experts together. They have collaborated to develop (1) a knowledge platform, (2) a lexicon, (3) a manual of best practices and (4) a training curriculum. On behalf of the 25 countries who have worked together in developing these tools, I now present the results of their work to the rest of the NSS and to the community of experts in general. Both their Joint Statement and the 'gift basket' can be found on the NSS website.'
Mayor Van Aartsen of The Hague added:
‘The objective of this conference, after all, is to make the world a safer place. Which makes The Hague a logical choice for host city. Because The Hague is known across the globe as the centre of international efforts to make the world a better place. Our city is home to more than 130 international institutions, organisations and NGOs. The Hague contains the only official body of the United Nations outside New York: the International Court of Justice. The 100 year-old Peace Palace is the very symbol of our city’s unique reputation. So The Hague is ready. After months of preparation and hard work, everything is now in place.’
The 2014 Nuclear Security Summit will be held in the World Forum in The Hague on 24 and 25 March. The Summit seeks to prevent nuclear terrorism by limiting the amount of dangerous nuclear material in the world, better securing the material that already exists and stepping up international cooperation in this area. The NSS is the largest summit ever held in the Netherlands: 53 countries and four international organisations will be taking part, represented at the highest political level.


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Lamar Neagle is coming home, again. The Seattle Sounders have acquired the Federal Way product in a trade with D.C. United on Monday. It’s the fourth time the Sounders have either signed or traded for Neagle, who has spent five of his eight MLS seasons in Seattle. This time, the Sounders will give up a fourth-round pick in the 2018 SuperDraft.
“Lamar has been a very good player for us in the past and has contributed a lot to this club, on and off the field,” Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer said in a team release. “On top of that, he is a great character guy with a longstanding connection to this community. We're very pleased to bring him home.”
The 30-year-old is believed to be in the final year of the contract he signed before the 2015 season that pays him about $200,000 a year. At the time, he was coming off back-to-back successful seasons, in which he scored a total of 17 goals with 13 assists.
After slumping to four goals and two assists the following season, Neagle was traded to D.C. United in exchange for Allocation Money. Although he responded with a near-career year in 2016 (nine goals and six assists), Neagle has only scored a single goal and been relegated to mostly appearances off the bench this season. His role was likely going to be even more diminished as United have undergone a rather dramatic roster remake this transfer window.
“We are very pleased to welcome Lamar back to Seattle as we hit the home-stretch of the 2017 season,” Sounders General Manager & President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey said in a statement. “He’s a good, veteran player with an extensive history with our club, and he gives us another solid option in the attack going forward.”
While it’s unlikely that Neagle regains the form that has seen him register a goal or an assist basically every other game over his MLS career (.48 g+a per 90), he’s a versatile veteran who’s as familiar with the organization as about anyone else in the league. He’s also fourth on the Sounders’ all-time scoring list with 26 goals. Chances are that he’ll fill a role similar to the one Herculez Gomez occupied last season.


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Pretending to be the sole creator of any substantial creative endeavor is simply a lie. link
I admire the writer for allowing the text to stand on its own, unburdened by metatext.
However, he highlights a lot more reasons for including them. The quote at the top of this page, which I entirely agree with, being the most important one. My first book was printed last Thursday. I should receive it this week. I based my own acknowledgements on the liner notes that you often found included with old LPs. It felt a little indulgent, but I’m glad I did it for these reasons:
- Liner notes were brilliant. They should never have died out. I’m glad to read that the Japanese still produce them. I think books should have them too. Same goes for colophons.
- It’s my first book. I’m allowed to indulge myself and those who helped me. I will write more books, but you only get one chance to write a first book.
- It was only during the final editing stages that I realised there is a musical theme running through the book. I simply had not seen it before. The liner notes were produced before I saw that. They fit the book.
- Like David Shenk, I like reading acknowledgements in other books.
(liner notes) enhance the record, adding another layer of meaning. An insight to the process and to the personal life of the artist. Or, if not the personal life, than the contrived life. The super-cool posed-to-look-candid shots, the pencil-scrawled lyrics, sometimes an artfully-scanned in coffee cup ring. link