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Jim DeMint, a Republican U.S. senator from South Carolina, held a news conference yesterday to endorse Marco Rubio, the former Florida House Speaker who ...
Jim DeMint, a Republican U.S. senator from South Carolina, held a news conference yesterday to endorse Marco Rubio, the former Florida House Speaker who is running against Gov. Charlie Crist in next year's Senate race.
Both Florida and national Republicans have lined up behind Crist, seeing him as the strongest candidate to hold the seat for the party. DeMint said that not only is Rubio more conservative, he believes Rubio can win.
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September 10, 2021 (JUBA) – South Sudan’s newly appointed foreign minister revealed on Friday that diplomats serving outside the country have not been paid for two years.
President Salva Kiir on Thursday evening appointed Mayiik Ayii Deng as the new foreign and international cooperation minister, replacing Beatrice Khamis.
Speaking during his acceptance speech of the new assignment Deng said guidance of the president will help over the challenges facing his ministry.
“I acknowledge the appointment and appreciate your trust bestowed upon me as a Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. It’s quite a challenging task amidst a number of pressing issues. I promise with your guidance, we will win over,” said Deng in his statement seen by the Sudan Tribune.
The new chief diplomat pinpointed that despite the signing of the revitalized peace agreement his government still has to improve relations with the international community and deal with the “geopolitics of liberal international order” which remains a big challenge for his government.
He underscored the need to address the financial problems the South Sudanese diplomatic missions are facing and to reform the ministry in order to carry out his duties.
“We have diplomatic missions that underwent two years without payments, non-payment of our membership fees and obligations in nearly all multilateral institutions and poor working conditions in the Ministry,” he said.
“All these challenges have led to underperformance and less strategic achievement,” he stressed.
In his remarks at the swearing-in ceremony, President Kiir directed the new foreign minister to reform the central administration of his ministry.
Also, he instructed Deng to speed up efforts to settle the payment of Diplomatic staff, payment of subscription fees to regional and international organizations.
Kiir insistence on the need to reform the foreign ministry and to settle financial issues facing the South Sudanese diplomats may explain his unexpected sack of the former foreign minister Beatrice Khamis, say observers in Juba.


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CV Reddy who directed films like Badili and Vasantha and produced films like Aduthu Paduthu, Vijaya Ramaraju and Swethanagu in the past is going to direct and produce a film titled ‘Pagale Vennela’ on CV Arts banner.
Pagale Vennela has love and comedy - CV Reddy
Speaking to the press CV Reddy said, “I am producing this film after a gap of two years. During Swethanagu time, I narrated this story to Soundarya and she was keen on directing this film. I registered this title 6 years back and later on it was taken by MS Raju. When requested MS Raju for this title, he gladly obliged. This film will have love and entertainment as the ingredients. Comedy scenes in this film would be directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao.”
Relangi Narasimha Rao said that this story has the right mix of good story and nice commercial elements.
This press meet was also attended by Vandemataram Srinivas, Marudhuri Raja and Adusumalli Vijaya Kumar.

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For this weeks Comic Book/Graphic Novel Highlight, we have come across the endearing story of The Three Musketeers in graphic novel form. Adapted by Bruce Buchanan, from the author Alexandre Dumas and illustrated by Amit Tayal, this gem has been released by Campfire Graphic Novels.
Young D’Artagnan has only one ambition, to be a King’s Musketeer some day. With this dream he arrives in Paris. Monsieur de Treville, however, makes him a member of the King’s Guards, and promises that if he proves his worth he can become a Musketeer one day.
Meanwhile D’Artagnan befriends Athos, Porthos and Aramis, three Musketeers, and also falls in love with the beautiful Constance Bonacieux. She is Queen Anne of France’s linen maid.
Queen Anne of France presents her diamond studs to the Duke of Buckingham, her secret lover. The King, Louise XIII, suddenly announces a ball where he wants the Queen to wear his gift, the diamonds studs. Madame Constance then seeks D’Artagnan’s help in getting the diamonds back to the Queen.
With the wicked Cardinal and his men chasing him, will D’Artagnan be able to save the Queen’s honour? Will he fulfill his dream of becoming a Musketeer?
104 pages of the gorgeously illustrated tale should please everyone of all ages.

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“Truly, Truly, I say to you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do…” (John 14:12)
Growing up in the Coptic Church, two names are consistently mentioned in several liturgical services: Our holy Roman fathers, Maximus and Dometius. Their story reminds readers of what it means to be a stranger to this world. Indeed, even the great Abba Macarius was inspired by their holiness and said of them, “Woe is me! For I never became a monk. These are true monks, for in a short time of tribulation they quickly found the place.”
Sts. Maximus and Dometius are two Roman imperial young brothers who took on the monastic life under the discipleship of Abba Agabus and Abba Macarius the Great. Soon after, they became the namesake and foundation of the Monastery of al-Baramūs in the Wilderness of Scete. To this day, young men who are moved by their example flee to their monastery and bear the name “al-Baramūsī”. Hymns, icons, and festivities have developed in their name to preserve their memory and invoke their intercessions.
The English translation and Coptic transcription of their Life provided in this book comes from a 13th-century Bohairic manuscript housed in the Vatican Library. Extracts from the Sahidic and Arabic version are also provided to compliment the Bohairic. The hymns that were composed in their honour and found in a number of liturgical texts has been revised for an accurate reading. Finally, brief observations on their ancient wall paintings are considered. These are intended to give the reader a wholistic impression of the two holy fathers.
Shady Kiryakos Nessim is an Associate Lecturer in Liturgical Studies and Ancient Languages at St Athanasius College, University of Divinity in Melbourne, Australia. He is currently a doctoral student at the Catholic University of America.
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Publisher Name : St Shenouda Press
Publisher URL : www.stshenoudapress.com
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Happenings in Lower School Art
Lower school art classes are magical places of creativity and bustling activity. The main goal for lower school art is for the students to develop a love and appreciation of art through which they will grow to readily see the beauty in God’s creation. Art class is a safe place for students to express their creativity and explore their inner artist.
Amy Wagner, lower school long-term art substitute, shares the goals for the class and a bit about what the students are doing this fall. Lower school art focuses on artistic expression over perfection. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their work by way of creative license. Amy adds, “We believe it is more important for a student to be proud of his or her work and look forward to coming to class rather than perfectly replicating an example.”
Even lower school virtual students have the chance to experience art; they get involved in discussion and work on projects at home. Lower school art teacher Maddie Long sent a complete set of art supplies home before school began, so virtual students have everything they need to work right alongside their in-person classmates. “I think it really helps narrow that virtual gap and allows them to feel included with the rest of their class,” Amy explains. “Our goal is for all our students to get the best art education and experience possible, whether it is from home or in the classroom.”
“One of the beautiful aspects of teaching art is helping students make connections between art and culture,” shares Amy. For example, third graders are currently working on a weaving project rooted in Navajo traditions in which they have the chance to work with less-conventional art supplies. This tactile project involves weaving yarn using a loom. Students love tactile-learning projects like this that are highly engaging and produce a unique product. Moreover, the project connects weaving with Bible lessons and an understanding of church history.
Other projects in lower school art include Vincent Van Gogh sunflower paintings, a study of Georges Seurat and his pointillism painting method as well as color-theory lessons in kindergarten and first grade. Soon, students will begin working on art pieces for submission to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) art competition. Second Baptist School’s participation in this event is a wonderful tradition that the students all look forward to.
Our students are blessed to have such a robust and meaningful art program at SBS, which allows students to explore their God-given talents through creativity and self-expression.

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Nov. 10, 2016 By Hannah Wulkan
The City Council is planning to take a closer look at the emissions and efficiency of power plants throughout the city, 70 percent of which are in Astoria and Long Island City.
For the first time, the Council’s Environmental Protection Committee, which is chaired by Councilman Costa Constantinides, will take a comprehensive look at all of the power plants within the city in a committee oversight hearing on November 28th.
The hearing will examine the emissions from the largest power plants, what types of fuels are being burned, and what public utilities are doing to lower the emissions.
“It’s time to hold our public utilities accountable for their role in our city’s environmental health. It will take the cooperation of all stakeholders to combat climate change and move closer toward our goal of reducing carbon emissions 80% by 2050,” said Constantinides in a statement.
At the hearing, the Environmental Protection Committee will hear testimony from environmental advocacy groups, civic groups, city agencies and the public utilities.
The City’s power plants are about 40 years old, making them less efficient and more polluting than modern plants.
Though there are no figures available on the city’s carbon emissions, three of the city’s power plants that produce 80 percent of New York’s power are burning Number 6 fuel oil, which is the dirtiest type of fuel oil.
“We have implemented many innovative policies in our efforts to combat climate change, including increasing renewable energy sources and encouraging environmentally-friendly commuting methods,” Constantinides said in a statement. “These sustainable habits must be supplemented by more efficient fuel production at our power plants. This hearing will help us find ways we can improve our power plants in order to burn cleaner fuel,”
The hearing will be on November 28 at 10 a.m. in the 16th Floor Committee Room at 250 Broadway. Community organizations and members of the public are invited to sign up to testify in person at the beginning of the hearing.


Monday morning of June 19 is old already in Israel when a landmark ruling is read out in the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg.
Nicole Levenstein calls Israel home now and she’s been up for hours. She’s been stirred prematurely from sleep because she’s waiting to hear from South Africa about a ruling that has the power to change sections of the Criminal Procedures Act (CPA) and also has the power to transform lives.
The Frankel Eight
Levenstein is one of the so-called ‘Frankel Eight’ – one of the eight people, who three years ago bought a civil and a criminal case against Sidney Frankel for rape and sexual abuse. The eight include Levenstein’s brother and the daughter of a woman who worked for Frankel for 30 years. They say the abuse took place when they were children, over 30 and 40 years ago.
With his big-guns lawyer Billy Gundelfinger, Frankel managed to avoid ever setting foot in a courtroom to face his accusers in a civil suit.
Frankel, the one-time billionaire stockbroker and well-connected Johannesburg socialite, denied the allegations from the start. With his big-guns lawyer Billy Gundelfinger, Frankel managed to avoid ever setting foot in a courtroom to face his accusers in a civil suit.
But the criminal suit against him seemed dead in the water from the beginning. The statutes of limitation on prosecution had to be challenged and the courts would have had to find Section 18 of the CPA – which sets a 20-year limit on prosecution for rape – unconstitutional for them to proceed.
Good news at last
A little before noon, Joburg time, Levenstein gets the news she’s desperate to hear: the South Gauteng High Court’s ruling is a triumph. It’s a victory for the eight, and activists including those from the Women’s Legal Centre, the Teddy Bear Clinic and Lawyers for Human Rights, who have been friends of the court in the case.
The have argued for the prescription on prosecution to be scrapped for all sexual offences, not just rape, also for this legal remedy to be available to all victims, regardless of their age.
The court’s decision clears a legal roadblock that will make it possible for sexual offence victims to seek criminal prosecution, regardless of how many years have passed since they were abused. Lifting the prescription means the courts recognise there is no time-frame to trauma and that, as advocate Bronwyn Pithey of the Women’s Legal Centre argued, there are numerous factors that keep abuse victims from speaking out, even for decades. Factors like fear, like self-blame, shame.
“Our argument was for the courts to see this from the victim’s perspective, not the legal perspective that ignores the lived reality of victims,” says Pithey.
Green light to prosecute
Levenstein is overjoyed at the news even as she knows the green light for prosecution has come too late for her and the seven applicants – Frankel died of cancer in April this year.
“I am sad that he died before we got our day in court. But always we knew we were doing this for generations to come, other children who have been victims of abuse,” says Levenstein, who is today a mother of two grown children.
Monday’s ruling will still have to be rubber-stamped by the Constitutional Court – a process that will likely begin in November this year, but Levenstein says the conversation has already shifted, so has power for victims.
“Victims can now feel safer to speak out, even decades later and know they have the backing of the law,” she says.“With this ruling it feels like we’ve done something of real life purpose. That this legal fight has truly mattered.”
The eight applicants’ lawyer, Ian Levitt, says of the ruling: “It’s the kind of thing that made me go to law school in the first place – the idea that you can change a law for good. If this ruling saves just one child from one perpetrator who will think twice about his actions because there is a law in place, then it will have been worth it”.
Civil case to continue
Levitt says they continue with the civil case against Frankel’s estate. They are suing his estate for a minimum of R5 million in damages for each applicant and the case will head to the courts in the middle of next year.
With this ruling it feels like we’ve done something of real life purpose. That this legal fight has truly mattered.
The court ruling can’t undo that eight people’s lives inevitably circle back to reliving the trauma of abuse. It can’t undo that they and their loved ones have had to read about intimate violation and sick brutalisation of their bodies as quotes and sound and video clips in the media. And it can’t undo that they still have journeys of healing that are far from over. But this has been a week was for small miracles and Levenstein and her fellow survivors will them where they find them.
An edited version of this article has appeared in City Press.


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At the time of this episode dropping, being a woman of color has me at strife with our current judicial system. Between the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the killing of another unarmed brother by a police department, the news can feel unbearable. Our Country needs change. The best way to enact that change is to be a part of the system. That is why in this episode, I am proud to speak to Judge Monica F. Wiley, the second African American female appointed to the San Francisco Superior Court bench about how she unlocked the club to the justice system.
Judge Wiley has been a San Francisco Superior Court judge since 2009. She was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. During her tenure she has presided in civil, criminal and family law departments in both trial and calendar courtrooms. Judge Wiley has also served as a member of the Court’s Executive Committee, the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, the Civil Grand Jury Committee, the Personnel Committee and the Events/Collegiality Committee. She currently presides over a family law calendar department. Judge Wiley also serves on the California Center for Judicial Education and Research (CJER) as classroom faculty for newly appointed judges in the State of California.
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Governor Proclaims 'U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Day'
Representatives of the Oklahoma Arts Council were on hand as Governor Kevin Stitt proclaimed August 27 "U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Day" in Oklahoma. The proclamation was presented to Harjo at the Tulsa Artist Fellowship studios following a visit between the Governor, Harjo, Oklahoma Arts Council board chair Ann Neal and Oklahoma Arts Council Executive Director Amber Sharples.
In his proclamation, the Governor said Harjo's role as the nation's official poet affirms Oklahoma's reputation for producing renowned literary figures. The Governor said Harjo's appointment elevates Oklahoma's cultural prominence nationally, enhancing our image as a place that fosters artistic expression and excellence in creativity.
Harjo was appointed the 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate by the Library of Congress on June 19, 2019. A member of the Muscogee Creek Nation, Harjo is the first Oklahoman and first Native American to hold the prestigious title.
Watch the News On 6 video of the proclamation.
See pictures from the Governor's visit.
Schools Can Apply for Classroom Supply Grants through Nov. 1
Applications are now open for schools to request up to $500 to purchase eligible art supplies and materials for their visual and performing arts classrooms. The Oklahoma Arts Council's new Classroom Supply Grants for Visual and Performing Arts program is available to PreK-12 public, public charter, and non-religious private schools statewide. Schools must have at least one part-time arts instructor in the discipline for which they seek funding.
Supplies for programs involving dance, drama and theatre, music, and visual arts (including media arts) can be purchased using grant funding. Eligible supplies include, but are not limited to, sheet music, props, instrument rental, drawing and painting materials, clay, cleaning supplies, and other consumable art materials.
Apply for a Classroom Supply Grant. Deadline to apply is November 1.
Attend the Dedication of 'DNA IV' in Stillwater September 27
The public is invited to attend a September 27 special event dedicating a new work of public art on the campus of Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Stillwater. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. outside the new McKnight Center for the Performing Arts.
Acquired through the Oklahoma Art in Public Places program, the monumental sculpture "DNA IV" by artist Bill Barrett was installed earlier this summer outside the soon-to-be-completed McKnight Center. The center is a state-of-the-art facility that will present world class arts programming beginning in October.
Leading the dedication, OSU President Burns Hargis will be joined by Oklahoma Arts Council Executive Director Amber Sharples and state and local officials. Perpetual Motion Modern Dance will perform, and a reception and McKnight Center open house will follow. The event is free and open to the public.
Partners on the event include Oklahoma State University, the Oklahoma Arts Council, Oklahoma State University Foundation, the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, and the OSU Museum of Art.
Tulsa Seeks Artist Proposals for Greenwood Art Project
Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum was joined by acclaimed artist and community developer Rick Lowe on August 22 for a press conference announcing a call for artist proposals for the Greenwood Art Project. The project is the art and cultural component of a series of events being planned in conjunction with the 2021 centennial of the Tulsa race massacre. It will support art works that reflect the tragedy, triumph, and future of Tulsa's historic Greenwood district.
Artists, designers, writers, musicians, poets, and others with Tulsa and Oklahoma roots are encouraged to submit proposals. Between 20 and 30 proposals will be accepted. Projects will be temporary art installations and should focus on the history of the district, from its legacy as Black Wall Street to the 1921 Massacre.
With guidance from Lowe, the Greenwood Art Project is being funded through a $1 million grant Tulsa received as one of six cities selected for Bloomberg Philanthropies' Public Art Challenge. Lowe will lead four workshops for interested artists, including workshops scheduled September 20-21 and October 10-11.
Artists have until November 1 to submit proposals.
Read about the project in this Tulsa World article.
Schools Can Register for Poetry Out Loud
Schools across Oklahoma are encouraged to participate in the 2019-20 national Poetry Out Loud competition. Since 2005, the program has reached more than 3 million students nationwide, encouraging them to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation.
The program begins at the classroom level and winners advance to a school-wide competition for the chance to compete in the state and national finals. State level winners receive $200 and an all-expenses-paid trip with an adult chaperone to Washington, D.C. to compete in the national finals.
Teachers who are interested in implementing the program can contact Oklahoma A+ Schools, the state coordinator for the program. A teacher's guide, lesson plans, and more are available for download at poetryoutloud.org.
Poetry Out Loud was created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. It is administered nationally in partnership with state arts agencies such as the Oklahoma Arts Council.
Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Available
The Oklahoma Historical Society has announced a new grant program to assist in the preservation and sharing of collections associated with Oklahoma history. Municipal, county, or tribal governments or nonprofit historical organizations may receive support through the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program.
Awards ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 will be granted for projects in in three categories: collections, exhibits, and programs. A 10 percent cash match is required. A list of the project types that may be eligible to be supported is available at okhistory.org.
Applications will be available September 9. Deadline to apply is November 8.
Throughout September, the Oklahoma Historical Society will host presentations on the new grant program in different communities statewide. View a list of dates and locations for the presentations here.
NALAC Fund for the Arts Accepting Applications
The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) is currently accepting applications for the NALAC Fund for the Arts. The program offers support through several categories for Latinx artists/ensembles and for organizations whose primary mission is focused on Latinx arts and culture in any discipline.
Awards of up to $10,000 will be granted. Funding can assist in the development, creation, presentation, and sustainbility or artistic excellence. For organizations, funding can be used for individual projects and programming or operational support.
Among the NALAC Fund for the Arts categories, the NALAC Pod Grant is open to Latinx artists or cultural workers for projects focusing on leadership development and network building.
Deadline to apply is September 25 for projects taking place in 2020. Click here to learn more.
State Farm Offering Good Neighbor Citizenship Grants
State Farm is offering grant funding in two areas that can impact the arts. Through its Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants program, State Farm provides support for community development and education.
Community development funding is provided for neighborhood revitalization, small business development, and other efforts that may relate to the arts.
Education funding is directed toward academic performance improvement programs, teacher development programs, initiatives that support underserved individuals, and service-learning programs.
Eligible organizations must request at least $5,000. Nonprofit organizations, chambers of commerce, and K-12 schools are among entities that are eligible to apply.
Applications are available through October 31. Visit statefarm.com for details.
Inspire! Grants for Small Museums
Grants for small museums ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 are available through the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Inspire! Grants for Small Museums initiative.
Part of the Museums for America program, the initiative is designed to help small museums address priorities in their strategic plans.
Project categories include:
Community anchors and catalysts
Collections stewardship and public access
Deadline for applications is November 15. Download the grant notice for complete details.
YoungArts' National Arts Competition
Emerging artists in Oklahoma ages 15-18 or in grades 10-12 are encouraged to apply for YoungArts' National Arts Competition. Open to students across the United States, the competition includes 10 disciplines in the performing and visual arts. Submissions are evaluated on merit through a blind adjudication process. Approximately 700 winners were selected in last year's competition.
Winners receive awards of up to $10,000, professional development, and mentorship opportunities. They also receive performance and exhibition opportunties at leading cultural institutions.
Applications are due October 11. Click here to learn more.


When we think Fandom we usually think sports or entertainment. But Fandom is also a key driver of success in the political world. Politics is also a domain that Mike explores on a regular basis.
As the election season heats up, we will occasionally talk politics. Given that most sports are in a holding pattern at the moment, we chose this week as our first political conversation. Specifically, we discuss issues related to polling.
As of this writing, Biden is up about 10 percentage points in the National Polls. However, the Trump team is casting doubt upon whether these polls can be trusted. In some ways, the 2020 campaign is unlike most previous elections in that the Democratic candidate seems to inspire little passion but is currently winning big in the polls. Over the past 3.5 years the Democrats have pursued a vigorous anti Trump strategy. While this "negative" strategy may be effective, it does potentially create a challenging environment for the pollsters.
In today's conversation, we dig into the underlying issues such as the differences between registered and likely voters and whether or not pollsters are under sampling Republican voters. While we can list the concerns about current polling, it is conversation that doesn't lead to a final resolution. With more than 3 months to go until the election all we can do is clarify the issues.
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Meet the Bengaluru barber with a Maybach and Rolls Royce Ghost
Ramesh Babu gives haircuts for Rs 75 and also collects luxury cars.
Former Rolls-Royce CEO John Rose questioned in bribery investigation
Rolls-Royce agreed to pay 671 million pounds ($837 million) to settle th...
Government has no plans to blacklist Rolls-Royce
Documents allegedly show payments of hundreds of millions of dollars from Rolls-Royce and Ru...
Rolls-Royce staring at fat fine here too
The Rolls-Royce case would be considered under a new policy that prescribes penalties even in past cases where the so-called 'pre-contract integrity pact' has not been signed.
Rolls Royce agrees to pay $808 million on bribery claims
But Transparency International's UK executive director Robert Barrington says individuals should be prosecuted so the case serves as a deterrent to bribery.
Rolls-Royce and RGNAU support acceleration of future competencies for the aviation industry
RGNAU was set up to facilitate and promote aviation studies and research. It will start functioning soon at Fursatganj in UP.
Rolls-Royce to cut another 800 jobs at marine unit
Rolls, which has been cutting costs for three years to make the marine unit more competitive, said the cuts were part of a plan to save between 45 million pounds and 50 million pounds.
Rolls-Royce says it doesn't tolerate corruption
The programme found "evidence of a suspicious payment of cash that may have helped Rolls-Royce win a major contract for engines on Hawk aircraft".
Rolls-Royce says on track to meet guidance
It said that it remained committed to country where it is headquartered, long-term effect of quitting the bloc on the firm would depend upon the new relationship.
British probe findings in Rolls-Royce corruption case to help CBI’s inquiry
Rolls-Royce has a major presence in India’s defence sector. It provides engines for key naval combatants, fighter jets and the Hawk aircraft, which is the backbone of Indian Air Force’s pilot training programme.
Rolls-Royce names Daily Mail's Stephen Daintith as new CFO
Daintith, who is currently CFO at Daily Mail and General Trust, will replace David Smith in 2017, Rolls-Royce said in a statement on Thursday.
From Porsche to Rolls-Royce, trends in bespoke ultra-luxury auto
Rolls-Royce customers tend to take cues from the worlds of fine art and design. Bespoke design here includes paints & marquetry.
Has Roll-Royce's brand image been affected by the latest corruption charges?
There is a lot of confusion in the minds of people as well as in the media. Rolls-Royce, the aircraft engine maker, is no longer affiliated with the luxury car producer.
Rolls-Royce H1 profit plunges but sticks to forecasts
The company said on Thursday its outlook for the full-year was unchanged, driven by a pick-up in large aero-engine deliveries, growth in demand.
Sudhir Choudhrie bribe charges: Rolls Royce co-operating with Serious Fraud Office
A British citizen of Indian origin, Choudhrie has been under the CBI and ED scanner in several arms deals but the agencies have yet to pin him down.

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PESHAWAR, Oct 7: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa environment secretary and the wildlife department bosses are at loggerheads over the removal of dead and fallen trees from Abbottabad’s Ayubia National Park as ordered by the chief secretary.
The wildlife department has refused to follow the chief secretary’s orders considering them harmful to wildlife habitat, it is learnt.
Sources said a scuffle took place between the staff of park management and forest guards around a month ago when the environment secretary asked foresters to cut down trees over the park management’s refusal to act upon his orders to remove dead and fallen trees in line with the chief secretary’s orders.
They said employees of the park were beaten up by foresters, who outnumbered them.
According to them, the forest guards chopped down some trees, but logs have not been removed.
Environment secretary Said Badshah Bukhari said he had ordered inquiry against officials of the wildlife department, including the divisional forest officer, for not obeying his orders to remove dead trees.
“In fact, five trees have been cut down as they had slipped down the track, posing a threat to the life of visitors,” he told Dawn.
Officials at the wildlife department said the laws prohibited removal of trees, which could negatively affect the beauty of and wildlife habitats in the park.
A source said the environment secretary was briefed about the situation, but he insisted that the chief secretary’s orders should be followed.
Sources said chief secretary Capt (r) Ghulam Dastagir Akhtar ordered removal of dead and fallen trees from a track during a recent trip to Ayubia National Park.
They added that staff of the wildlife department, however, refused to remove trees from the track, which was developed in 1930.
Sources in wildlife department said dead and fallen trees in the park served as habitat for flying squirrels, which were endangered species.
They said trunks of fallen trees in the park had become sources of feeding for birds and other species.
According to them, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management Act, 1975 restricts any activities, including felling, tapping, burning or in any way damaging or destroying, taking, collecting or removing any plant or tree there from.
The law prohibits clearing or breaking up of any land for cultivation, mining or for any other purposes, and allows education, research and recreation activities inside the national park.
The sources said the government could relax laws for scientific purpose or betterment of the national park.
Ayubia National Park is a protected area of 3312 hectors declared a national park in 1984.
“Senior officers of the environment department don’t follow prescribed laws and this approach can negatively affect beauty of the park,” said an official at the department.
The environment secretary said the government could take initiatives for the betterment of the park as these trees posed serious threat to the life of visitors. “People could not walk on the track and I asked the management to remove trees,” he said.
The secretary environment’s action has also worried conservators and some organisations, including Himalayan Wildlife Foundation, have asked the provincial government to refrain from conducting activities inside the park.
Former chief conservator of the wildlife department Dr Mumtaz Malik told Dawn that national parks had been declared protected areas and no one could carry out unnecessary activities there.
“If such intervention continues, then the national park will lose its aims and objective,” he said. He said Ayubia National Park was an asset of the province and removal of trees could damage flora and fauna and wildlife habitats.

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Why is my auditor so pedantic?
With extensive changes in the SMSF sector, the need for an auditor to be pedantic has never been greater.
There have been some complex changes to the rules and regulations associated with keeping an SMSF compliant in recent times, reflecting the regulator’s commitment in removing trustees and auditors who breach the rules.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently released its compliance program for 2013/2014, in which it plans to continue to focus on funds that “misuse the concessional tax environment, deliberately or unintentionally”.
Some of the areas being targeted are the use of prohibited loans, related party transactions, funds with a history of non-compliance, incorrect reporting of exempt current pension income, tax losses and non-arm’s length transactions.
Further, with the new SMSF auditor registration regime, the ATO will no longer report SMSF auditors to their professional bodies; concerns will be referred to ASIC. They will continue to monitor SMSF auditor competence, which will also include reviewing auditor contravention reports (ACRs).
This may result in SMSF auditors who audit a significant number of funds but lodge less ACRs than average ATO ACR lodgement statistics, being targeted for ATO review.
Further, new regulations effective 7 August 2012 contain additional obligations for trustees. They now have to consider whether to hold a contract of insurance that provides life and total and permanent disablement (TPD) cover for members; value fund assets at market value (including property) and regularly review the investment strategy to take into account factors such as the changing circumstances of their fund and its members.
The end result is the additional administration and operational burden placed on trustees, which then have to be checked and audited even more stringently by SMSF auditors to ensure the fund complies with the law.
As the level of complexity in operating a fund increases, the SMSF auditor signing the audit report also takes on increased risk. It has therefore becoming increasingly important that the SMSF audit process is accurate - not simply ‘rubber stamped.’
To ensure that the SMSF auditor is up to date, they must regularly review the audit plan, audit workpapers, trustee letters and audit reports and incorporate any changes from the auditing standards, SIS legislation, case law and the ATO public rulings and determinations throughout the year.
In 2013, some of these changes include cosmetic ones such as the ATO referring to “each trustee” rather than “the trustee”; updating contribution requirements; inserting a new test to ensure that all assets are reported at market value and designing an exempt pension income calculator to check that the exempt pension income deductions and the exempt pension income expenses have been calculated correctly.
Ultimately, the role of approved SMSF auditors is to carry out a financial and compliance audit of an SMSF’s operation. It is recognised that a financial audit can vary in complexity and time, depending on the asset allocation of the fund.
Despite industry rhetoric, the compliance testing required for the audit of a large SMSF applies equally to a small SMSF, such as undertaking a review of the trust deed. Unless the auditor is auditing funds that use the same trust deed provider with the same establishment date, there are no shortcuts an auditor can take.
Admittedly, there are some technological developments that have made life easier for auditors. However, while the recent advancements in technology have enabled a more streamlined approach to the SMSF audit process, there is only so much benefit that technology can provide.
Similar to accounting, it is not the low level processing the client values, it is the expertise and experience of the partner in charge who provides the real added value. Technology adds processing value, not SMSF audit experience – no technological advancement can replace the experience and knowledge of a specialist SMSF auditor.
Of course, the SMSF auditor can choose to cut corners – but it comes at a cost. Nothing will save an SMSF auditor from a professional indemnity claim if their SMSF audit workpapers are inadequate and not in accordance with professional standards.
This is why auditors need to be pedantic – there is a lot at stake. Many view the SMSF audit as a grudge purchase and find the process tedious, but really it can be an opportunity to develop a relationship based on a mutual goal – to keep a fund compliant.
Hopefully, as the SMSF landscape continues to change, we will see a change in trustee attitudes to the audit process, with auditors ultimately becoming more proactive in the lifecycle of an SMSF.


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(June 3) Yorkton United Chelsea U12 FC played its Regina Premier League (RPL) home opener Saturday June 3 against the Regina UCT.
The final score was 5-1 Yorkton. Goal scorers were Thomas Djagowez (2), Brett Popoff, Matthew Cochrane and Matthew Mandziuk.
Said coach Andy Wyatt: “We played well and carried the play for a lot of the game. When we made mistakes, our defence and goaltending scrambled to save us. Koen Kuchar-Paulmark, Brady Gelowicz and Garion Miller played great on defence and Carson Sveinbjornson made some big saves in net.”
Sunday saw QC United visiting Yorkton. QC United is the top team in the RPL. Yorkton lost 9-1.
“We knew that would be a tough game. They scored early in the game and it put us on our heels. We had some energy with a goal by Jordin Rusnak and a couple of breakaways that we just missed but the game got away from us at the end of the first half,” remarks Wyatt.
They turned it around a little bit in the second half however they were badly outmatched offensively.
“The second half was a strong(er) defensive half for us but we were pressed into our end for most of the time. The kids never gave up and fought hard the entire game.”

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Australian MP Jeremy Buckingham sets fire to river
Australian Greens MP Jeremy Buckingham has set a river on fire in an attempt to prove it is being affected by fracking.
Queensland residents say bubbling on the Condamine River has intensified in recent months, but there is debate over the cause.
All footage from the Office of Jeremy Buckingham MLC
23 Apr 2016
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Not sure if Chinese wet-markets, where fish, etc., are kept alive for freshness (photos from a Either way, for those who have never tried tofu, or not had it a second time because it was "too bland", I challenge you to try this:
Heat some vegetable oil in a frying pan before adding some soft tofu, then soy sauce. Place that mix atop some toast and, perhaps, mop up the remaining oil/sauce with another piece.
Imagine the most creamy scrambled egg you ever had and a chook with a sore rear...

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WEST HOLLYWOOD (CBSLA.com) — Rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder early Friday morning, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.
Knight turned himself in at the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station around 1 a.m. for questioning. He was arrested around 3 a.m. and booked five hours later on murder charges at the Men’s Central Jail downtown in connection with a fatal traffic accident in Compton on Thursday afternoon.READ MORE: Thousands Of LAUSD Students Still Unvaccinated As Deadline Nears
The accident happened near the movie set of Universal Pictures’ “Straight Outta Compton” in the 1200 block of West Rosecrans Avenue, officials said.
An argument reportedly began on the set about 2:30 p.m. and continued several blocks away in the parking lot of Tam’s Burgers.
Witnesses said Knight got behind the wheel of his red pickup to leave, put the vehicle in reverse and struck two men, who were identified as Terry Carter and actor Cle Sloan. The founder of Death Row Records then reportedly ran them over again.
Both men were taken to St. Francis Hospital, where Carter was pronounced dead. The condition of Sloan, who had small roles in “Training Day” and ‘End Of Watch,” was unknown.
Knight’s attorney, James Edward Blatt, said Carter was a good friend of the rap mogul.
“So far, the people we’ve talked to said it was an intentional act, and we’re handling it as a homicide,” Lt. John Corina said.
Blatt believes witnesses and video will be found that will exonerate his client.READ MORE: Man Killed, 2 Women Wounded In Shooting In Bellflower Smoke Shop
“We feel strongly Mr. Knight did not do anything wrong in this matter. He was attacked by a number of individuals that’s has already been corroborated by certain witnesses. He left the scene because he was in fear for his safety and life,” he said.
KCAL9’s Brittney Hopper spoke with legal analyst Steve Meister, who said Knight faces life in prison if he is convicted of murder.
“It’s not a crime to have a car accident,” Meister added. “It’s a crime to leave the scene of an accident that you know happened.”
According to Meister, being that Knight is being held in jail on murder charges does not mean that the District Attorney’s Office will charge him with murder.
Hopper said deputies have obtained video surveillance, and the District Attorney’s Office will explore all options for additional charges.
Authorities later recovered the pickup at a West Los Angeles parking lot.
The 49-year-old, who was being held on $2 million bail, has a criminal past with arrests for drugs, probation violations and more.
In November, Knight pleaded not guilty to robbery charges in connection with allegations that he and comedian Katt Williams stole a celebrity photographer’s camera in Beverly Hills.
Knight was also shot in August while attending a MTV Video Music Awards pre-party hosted by singer Chris Brown in West Hollywood.MORE NEWS: Magnitude-3.6 Earthquake Rattles San Gabriel Mountains North Of Rancho Cucamonga
In 1996, he was driving a car that rapper Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in near the Las Vegas Strip.


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Public procurement specialists of DSK Law Firm achieved another success before the National Appeal Chamber.
Our client, a major project company, participated in one of the key tender proceedings for the development of design documentation for the construction of a bridge on one of the largest rivers in Poland and author’s supervision. Its bid was ranked second in the final ranking of bids. DSK Law Firm with the technical support of the Client, successfully questioned the choice of the best bid.
The National Appeal Chamber agreed with the arguments presented by Kinga Kozlowska-Witek of DSK and confirmed that the tenderer selected to carry out the contract misled the contracting authority by indicating that it met the conditions for participation in the proceedings and was not subject to exclusion. Consequently, our client’s bid should have been selected as the most advantageous one.
This settlement is another argument that it is always worth fighting to obtain a contract, and that the formation of an appropriate concept of action allows our client to achieve success.


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Why watch this film?
Denis Villeneuve already can be considered one of the great names of science fiction in cinema. After 'Arrival' and 'Blade Runner 2049', the director adapts one of the most complicated and memorable books of the genre: 'Dune', by Frank Herbert. The story had already gained a cinematic version in 1984, by the surreal mind of David Lynch, which was not successful, but has its merits. Villeneuve's version manages to impress with its beauty and development, which make the narrative even more attractive than in the literary work. Throughout almost three hours, we follow Paul Atreides' (Timothée Chalamet) journey on the planet Arrakis, a deadly place, which is the only source of a precious spice that dictates the rules of the galaxy, also known as Dune. The feature has a good rhythm, does not tire and manages to level well the most poetic scenes with those of action. It works very well as an introduction to the plot, since it brings only the first part of the book. If by chance the script does not attract you, the visual of the production will certainly leave you breathless. 'Dune' also has a very strong political context, which can easily be compared to territorial disputes for oil in the Middle East.


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Where would we be without the Tamiami Trail? It transformed the face of Southwest Florida all those years ago when locals could only travel by boat to Naples or Miami. On Saturday, April 28, we are marking the 90th Anniversary of the Trail’s completion across the swamp and sawgrass with a grand celebration in Everglades City where it all began, […]
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ARMAGIDEON TIMES #1-2 (London: no date ).
4to. Stapled wrps., 20pp. + 24pp. Ed. Robin Banks (pseud. Robin Crocker) and Kris Needs (second issue only). Printed on semi-gloss paper and illustrated with b/w photographs by Pennie Smith.
The first two issues of this Clash fanzine, named after “Armagideon Time”, the B side to the band’s 1979 single, “London Calling”, and put together by two Zigzag journalists with financial backing from CBS. Includes biographical info, cartoons, collages, and, in the second issue, photographs from the recording sessions in Manchester for “Bankrobber”, recorded with Mikey Dread, who was supporting the band on their UK tour, and who also provides a short text titled “Rocker’s Delight”. Crocker’s nom de plume derived from his previous career as a bankrobber, for which he served time, and the song “Stay Free” from “Give ‘Em Enough Rope” was written for him by Mick Jones, a former school friend. A third and final 6pp. issue was published in a different format.
Tiny crease to first issue at head of spine, o/w both issues Fine.


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I was born in the Midwest heartland
nation center of Missouri,
born into the corncrib rocking
in the fist of the city,
then slipped west at night
a rock-a-bye baby in the back of a VW bug
bouncing across the country like a cradle,
two years old though eyes already vast and ancient
seeing the timeless steeple raised
at the night of railroad crossing,
hearing country twang thru radio dial glow,
dipping down the prairies
waking up lying on my back and
looking heavenward, the blue of the sky
fell in my eyes,
riding to land twinkling with evening sun
glinting on the lips of Pacific waves
at frontier’s end
So, raised in the West I was never
to look from the East with longing
at mythic lands still mysterious
and possible because unknown:
the fact of being West already
on the perfect golden shore,
not a real cowboy west, but
still too west to dream of it.
And can’t go East, never to grow into
young and restless manhood, aching
like a Chevrolet to break loose
from Manhattan’s iron shore.
Never to be locked dreamless beside
Brooklyn’s Domino sugar plant
rising soot black by the black East River
concealing white sweetness inside.
Never to dream my way west in late night
green aquarium glow of television set
whispering black and white Jesse James
to me hushed and sleeping twelve years old
on the old broken couch.
Or to hopeful West of Route 66 epic
with the ghost of Dean and Sal sneaking
with suppressed giggles past sleeping
gas station attendants and spooking
the ghosts of the Donner party
in forlorn Sierra Nevada gaps.
Or hoping for an epic motorcycle ride
out of crowded elbow-locked East
into open West of red rocks and plains and
ah ain’t this air fresh as I always
heard it would be?
No, none of it
because I was already here,
West, in it.
An old celebratory Kerouackian poem for today’s dVerse OpenLinkNight, written after my first road trip east over the Great Divide.

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Singlecore benchmarks are leaked to the AMD Ryzen 3000 CPUs Ryzen 5 3600X, Ryzen 7 3700X and 3800X. All three are faster than the Intel Core i9-9900K.
Ryzen 3000 comes with IPC leap
The new Ryzen 3000 processors, officially introduced by AMD at Computex 2019, have undergone some major changes. The structure width has shrunk from 14 respectively 12nm to 7nm. The CPUs are no longer produced by Globalfoundries, instead by TSMC. The chip structure has also changed significantly. There is now a central management chip, which is manufactured in 14nm, to which two smaller 7nm chiplets are connected. These only contain up to eight processor cores and the cache of the processor. While an eight-core processor like the Ryzen 7 3700X has only one chipplet, the 12-core Ryzen 9 3900X has two chipplets. However, only the Ryzen 9 3950X with 16 cores has the full version with two fully activated chipplets.
There are also general improvements with the Zen 2 cores. For example, AMD has succeeded in increasing the IPC of its processors by 15 percent. With higher possible clock rates at the same time, this also ensures high single-core performance, which can be especially important in games. Now, a benchmark comparison also shows how much this increased IPC has an impact.
Ryzen 5 3600X, Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 7 3800X outpace i9-9900K
The leak comes from the same source as yesterday’s leak to Intel’s Ice Lake processors. The comparison from the Chinese Forum Baidu lists the singlecore results of the CPU-Z benchmark. These include benchmarks for the new Ryzen 3000 processors Ryzen 5 3600X, Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 7 3800X. These achieved 609, 622 and 635 points in the single-core test and are thus all better than the Intel Core i9-9900K. While the Intel processor ran at 5 GHz, the Ryzen processors only run at 4.5 to 4.7 GHz. These rates are partly higher than the specified AMD rates, which could be due to the fact that Precision Boost Overdrive can automatically increase the clock rates to a higher level than the indicated boost.
The comparison to the direct predecessor Ryzen 7 2700X is also particularly interesting. It only reached 488 points. With 622 points, the Ryzen 7 3700X thus achieves a good 27 percent higher result than its predecessor, the Ryzen 7 3800X is even 30 percent higher. However, the processors are beaten by an Ice Lake processor at 3.7 GHz and high-clocked 14nm processors from Intel. Interesting is also the result of a Comet Lake processor, which clocks at 5.2 GHz and reaches 645 points. Comet Lake is supposed to be the answer to Ryzen 3000 with 10 cores and hold the bar until 2022, until Intel has also switched to 10nm in the desktop.
How authentic these figures are is currently quite controversial. The source is not unknown. With regard to the high IPC increase, however, such figures are quite realistic. Nevertheless, these benchmarks should be treated with caution. At the launch of Ryzen 3000 at the latest, we know what we can actually expect.


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Former Chelsea star and pundit Joe Cole believes Arsenal can win their first Champions League this season following their impressive campaign last time around.
The Gunners fell just short of winning the Premier League and have made a positive start to their current campaign also. Mikel Arteta’s side sit in third position in the league table, one point off of leaders Manchester City, and will believe they can go a step further this season.
This season has also seen the North London club return to the Champions League and will face Lens in their second group stage tie of the competition on Tuesday night. The closest Arsenal have come to winning the competition was reaching the final in 2006, but Joe Cole thinks they can do it this season.
“They certainly can win the Champions League,” Joe Cole told talkSPORT Breakfast.
“Outside of Manchester City and maybe Bayern Munich, they’re in that group of teams that can do it, and Real Madrid, obviously.”
This would be a huge achievement for Arteta and should he go on to win Europe’s top prize, it would cement him as a club legend forever.Read on caughtoffside.com


text: Ash finally gets his chance to battle Elesa for his fourth Unova Gym badge. Ash is confident in his line-up and believes the battle will be no problem. As expected, Elesa's Zebstrika takes center stage first. Using his trusted Palpitoad, Ash manages to take down the Pokémon that single-handedly took out all of Bianca's Pokémon. However, when Elesa defeats Palpitoad Ash is left rethinking his entire battle strategy.


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Dubai: Blaring horns, shops jazzed up with loud, decorative lights and people haggling at shops is a common scene that greets one and all at Meena Bazaar in Bur Dubai.
The market is not easy to get to though, with the roads making many twists and turns. Getting a parking space in this busy bazaar area is like hitting the jackpot. Then the best way to get immersed in the cacophony of sound is to stroll around aimlessly.
One piece of advice to those who are going for the first time, be prepared to be swindled.
Meena Bazaar is located close to Khalid Bin Waleed Street in Bur Dubai.
The market bustles with hundreds of textile, jewellery (and imitation jewellery) and Indian clothing shops, as well as eateries and watch repair shops. If you are visiting for the first time, don't be surprised if you find yourself going round and round not being able to get to the main road.
But despite all the hassle one keeps coming back.
"The bazaar lives up to its name and it reminds me of a typical bazaar in Mumbai. I just love it here. No matter how much trouble I have to endure to get a parking space for my car, I still love this bazaar," said Hassa, a UAE national who does most of her textile shopping at the bazaar.
Gulf News caught up with one of the old time shop owners who has been trading at the bazaar for some 30 years.
Meena Bazaar was originally known as Cosmos Lane. How it came to be known as Meena Bazaar is an interesting story, told well by senior Indian businessman Ram Buxani, executive vice chairman of Cosmos.
According to him the area where the bazaar stands today was originally known as Cosmos Lane, but gradually residents began calling it Meena Bazaar because of the many decorated mannequins in shops.
"Ages ago the Mogul kings never allowed their wives to shop outside. Inside the Delhi fort there used to be a bazaar for royal wives where they could shop. This was known as the Meena Bazaar, because of the many decorated mannequins," said Buxani.
According to him taxi drivers still call the area Cosmos Lane though, because it was the first building there. He said in 1974 there was a Cosmos building that included a shop and office space.
It was located behind Dubai Museum. "During the early 1970s rent was going up and we had a piece land which we had bought in the mid-1950s because then it was not difficult to get land there. Our building was the tallest one. Other people who opened up shops in the area mainly had textile shops. The textile shops came mostly in the 1980s."
A resident in the area said what makes the bazaar different is its ability to bring the rich and the poor together.
"I can afford to live in a less congested residential area in Deira or Bur Dubai but I will never get the same energy and synergy that exists in this place called Meena Bazaar," said one resident.


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"This grilling recipe has been in our family for many years and always gets rave reviews," comments Jane Bone. The Cape Coral, Florida subscriber combines tender marinated shrimp with bacon strips to produce these delightful appetizers that will surely disappear in a hurry.
This festive pizza requires only four ready-to-use ingredients, so it can be assembled in no time. Kids will get a charge out of adding the cheese stars and stripes to the red "flag." —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma
Here’s a sweet and tangy salsa that's miles away from the spicy version people expect. Serve it as an appetizer with tortilla chips for scooping, or make it part of the main event and spoon it over white meat. —Amy Hinkle, Topeka, Kansas
These bright red festive bites are a show stopping finger food during the holiday season, at Easter and for the Fourth of July. With the smoked salmon filling, these appetizers seem elegant...and they're convenient because you can prepare them ahead.


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Are King Charles good family dogs?
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They are generally very good around other pets also as a result of their compassionate nature. They are incredibly sweet natured and known to be undemanding, tolerant characters in all sorts of situations which is why the breed has been consistently one of the most popular choices as family pets.Dec 31, 2019
What's bad about Cavalier King Charles?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have several hereditary conditions which are common. Retinal disorders, cataracts, slipping patella, and hip dysplasia occur frequently. Mitral valve disease and syringomyelia are also more common with these dogs when compared to other breeds.May 14, 2019
How much is a King Charles Cavalier puppy?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels cost about the same as most small breeds. The average price is around $1,500 for a high-quality puppy from a recognized breeder. However, you can find them ranging from $1,000 to $2,500.Jul 17, 2021
What is the smartest dog?
1. Border Collie: A workaholic, this breed is the world's premier sheep herder, prized for its intelligence, extraordinary instinct, and working ability. 2. Poodle: Exceptionally smart and active.Apr 29, 2012
Can Cavaliers be left alone?
Cavalier Spaniels are very loving and friendly dogs, making them excellent pets for individuals and families. They are generally happy with in the company of people as well as other animals. However, any pet can suffer from separation anxiety if left alone before they've learned to feel secure in their new environment.Jul 8, 2020
Why you shouldn't get a Cavalier?
I would not recommend this breed for people with allergies! While the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are companion dogs, they were also bred to scare birds during hunting seasons. Given they have a potential prey drive for small animals, it is not a good idea to walk a Cavalier off the leash.Jul 14, 2021
Do Cavalier King Charles bark a lot?
Generally speaking, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel doesn't bark a lot. They're docile nature makes such a behaviour uncharacteristic for these dogs. ... Alternatively, some Cavalier owners admit these dogs may bark if they hear other dogs barking.Aug 5, 2021
Are Cavalier dogs smart?
The Cavalier is a sweet, gentle, and affectionate breed, very eager to please their human. They are friendly with strangers and with other animals, and they can do very well with children. They are smart and train easily, and Cavaliers excel in a number of canine sports including obedience, rally, and agility.7 days ago
Are male or female Cavaliers better?
A female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is the best choice for younger children as they are more fragile and require a calmer dog. However, if you want a dog that is still as energetic after the one-year period, get a male, as females tend to become calmer after their first year.
What is the most popular Cavalier color?
Blenheim is both the most popular and the most common color of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Together with the tricolors, Blenheim Cavaliers are popular on the ring. They are also considered lovely family pets due to their expressive sheen.
What dog breed lives the longest?
Yorkshire terriers, Chihuahuas, Dachshunds, Toy Poodles and Lhasa Apsos are the breeds who typically live the longest with these averaging a lifespan of up to 20 years. This is much higher than the average lifespan of a dog which is between 10 and 13 years.Jun 10, 2020
Are Cavaliers easy to train?
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is typically a very easy dog to train, they want to please and want to be part of the activity. ... Rarely will these dogs be difficult or troublesome, but as with every dog, they will need an education in order to help them fit into your family.Feb 27, 2019
How many puppies can Cavalier King Spaniel have?
The "normal" size of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel litter ranges from two to six puppies. However, some litters may have less than that, while some may have more. It all depends on the individual doggie.
What breed of dog does Prince Charles have?
Queen Elizabeth II famously loves corgis and dorgis (corgi mixed with dachshund), while Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles prefer Jack Russell terriers . The Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson had multiple pugs.
What is a Cavalier dog?
Domestic dog ( Canis lupus familiaris ) The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small spaniel classed as a toy dog by The Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club , that originated in the United Kingdom.

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RBA ‘not averse’ to bank guarantee chargePUBLISHED: 24 Aug 2012 19:10:24 | UPDATED: 26 Aug 2012 00:48:25PUBLISHED: 25 Aug 2012 PRINT EDITION: 25 Aug 2012
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Glenn Stevens has for the first time offered support to the idea of charging banks for the government guarantee on deposits, a move that would compensate taxpayers for the risk linked to the insurance.
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As sanctions against Iran are lifted in the new US-led deal, its support of Hezbollah in Syria remains unanswered.
Hanin Ghaddar, Managing Editor of 'NOW English' the online Lebanese-based news channel, examines Hezbollah’s role in the Syria and questions whether it is sustainable.
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New date for Animal Shelter Bed Making Day
The Animal Shelter Bed Making Sew-In has changed from Saturday, May 19 to Saturday, April 21. Our storage area is bursting at the seams with fabric scraps for stuffing plus drapery samples for the beds themselves. If you would like to help with this project you can to bring a sewing machine to sew the beds with or if you can't bring a machine you can turn the beds inside out and do the stuffing. Donations of leftover batting scraps or leftover polyester stuffing are welcome. The beds are filled with both fabric scraps and poly stuffing to help them dry after washing.
Please consider joining Toni, who is heading this project, and help turn some scraps and leftovers into something worthwhile. While this is an all day project, folks are welcome to attend for whatever amount of time they have to share.


Tips to stay safe around the water this summer
OTTAWA -- As summer arrives in Ottawa, the Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition is encouraging everyone to practice water safety at all times at beaches, lakes and swimming pools.
Approximately 500 Canadians die by drowning every year. Last Tuesday, a two-year-old boy drowned in the Ottawa River at Petrie Island.
"Drowning is fast and silent and can occur in as little as a few centimetres of water," said the Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition.
"It is important to remember that drowning deaths are preventable if we all do our part and use layers of protection."
Parents are advised to watch children at all times around pools and bodies of water.
The Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition provides water safety tips for safe swimming this summer.
- Stay within arms reach of your child at all times in and around the water
- Always swim with a buddy
- Swim near a lifeguard. Visit a supervised swimming setting for a safer swim
- Be a Water Watcher and provide direct and distraction-free supervision of your children who are enjoying water-related activities
- Wear a lifejacket or personal flotation device whenever you are in a boat, regardless of age or swimming ability
- Make sure you have the mandatory safety equipment on board your vessel
- Alcohol, drugs and water do not mix. Be sober when swimming or boating
- Take swimming lessons and CPR/First Aid classes
- Install fencing around backyard pools, measuring at least 1.5 metres high and include a self-latching, self-locking gate with a lock
Splash pads are now open in the City of Ottawa, while lifeguards will be on duty at Ottawa's three beaches starting June 27.
Outdoor pools, wading pools and beaches are now open in Gatineau.
Transport Canada says the following equipment is required on motorized craft no greater than six metres in length
- An appropriately sized, Canadian-approved personal flotation device or lifejacket for each person on board
- A buoyant heaving line (15 metres in length)
- Manual propelling device or anchor with at least 15 metres of rope, cable, or chain
- Bailer or hand pump
- Sound-signalling device
- Navigation lights if the craft is used between sunset and sunrise or during periods of reduced visibility
- A class 5BC fire extinguisher for any craft equipped with an inboard motor, fixed fuel tank, and/or any fuel-burning cooking, eating or refrigeration units
- A waterproof flashlight or three Canadian-approved flares


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The Science of Witchcraft: The Truth Behind Sabrina, Maleficent, Glinda, and More of Your Favorite Fictional Witches from Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl
Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl, authors of The Science of Women in Horror and co-hosts of the Horror Rewind podcast called “the best horror film podcast out there” by Film Daddy, present a guide to the history of witchcraft through the stories and characters we all know and love. Reveal the spellbinding science behind the legends and lore surrounding fiction’s most iconic witches, answering such questions as:
- What is the science behind divination and spellcraft?
- When did witchcraft begin to show up in literature and media?
- Has science made it possible to uncover the truth behind the powers of necromancy and employing familiars?
- How has witchcraft been thought of throughout the world?
Through interviews, film and literary analysis, and bone-chilling discoveries, join Kelly and Meg as they learn about the complicated and rich science of witchcraft throughout the centuries and discover why now is the season of the witch!
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Kelly Florence is an American author, screenwriter, and podcaster. She is best known for her books The Science of Monsters, The Science of Women in Horror, The Science of Stephen King, The Science of Serial Killers, and the forthcoming The Science of Witchcraft all from Skyhorse Publishing. All of the books are written together with her co-author, Meg Hafdahl. She is also known for her podcasts Horror Rewind and Be a Better Communicator.
Horror and suspense author Meg Hafdahl is the creator of numerous stories and books. Her fiction has appeared in anthologies such as Eve’s Requiem: Tales of Women, Mystery and Horror and Eclectically Criminal. Her work has been produced for audio by The Wicked Library and The Lift, and she is the author of two popular short story collections including Twisted Reveries: Thirteen Tales of the Macabre. Meg is also the author of the two novels; Daughters of Darkness and Her Dark Inheritance called “an intricate tale of betrayal, murder, and small town intrigue” by Horror Addicts and “every bit as page turning as any King novel” by RW Magazine. Meg, also the co-host of the podcast Horror Rewind and co-author of The Science of Monsters, The Science of Women in Horror, The Science of Stephen King and upcoming The Science of Serial Killers, lives in the snowy bluffs of Minnesota.


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LONDON -- The UK's car industry is a key part of the economy and the government is looking to ensure the best possible EU market access for all of the country's important sectors, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said.
May outlined plans on Tuesday to enact a "hard" Brexit, meaning the country would leave the EU's single market, which could make exporting from UK factories less lucrative.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders lobby group has warned quitting the single market abruptly and reverting to tariffs under World Trade Organization rules threatens the industry's viability.
Germany's automakers also have warned that uncertainty about future tariffs in the wake of a "hard" Brexit could deter investment in Britain over a number of years, hampering their largest export market.
Toyota and Nissan say they will continue to build cars in the UK but may take steps to increase their competitiveness if leaving the EU raises costs for their UK manufacturing operations. The automakers, along with Japanese rival Honda, have led a revival in UK car manufacturing and rely on EU membership to export cars to other countries in the bloc without tariffs.
Toyota Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada, told the Financial Times earlier this week: "We have seen the direction of the prime minister of the UK, [so] we are now going to consider, together with the suppliers, how our company can survive."
Asked for a response to Uchiyamada's comments, May's spokesman said: "The automotive industry and the finance sector are key areas for us and we will be, as we go into the negotiating period, looking at how we can ensure the best possible access to the European market for our key sectors."


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Spaghetti with clams (spaghetti, clams, chili pepper, parsley, garlic, extra virgin olive oil) is another true classic of our traditional Italian cuisine. You will learn to clean and select clams and to cook them in a proper way, in order to keep them tender.
Participants: 1-7 Minimum total number of 3 bookings required for this class to commence
Knowledge required: beginner-friendly, amateurs, experts.
Cancellation policy: Refunds available 72 hours in advance only.