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Ignacio Carlos Flores-Figueroa, an undocumented worker from Mexico, made a curious and undeniably bad decision. After working under an assumed name for six years, he decided to use his real name and exchanged one set of phony identification numbers for another.
The change made his employer suspicious and the authorities were called in. The old numbers were made up, but the new ones he bought happened to belong to real people. Federal prosecutors said that was enough to label Flores-Figueroa an identity thief.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on prosecutors' aggressive use of a new law that was intended to strengthen efforts to combat identity theft. In at least hundreds of cases last year, workers accused of immigration violations found themselves facing the more serious identity theft charge as well, without any indication they knew their counterfeit Social Security and other identification numbers belonged to actual people and were not made up.
The government has used the charge, which carries a mandatory two-year minimum prison term, to persuade people to plead guilty to the lesser immigration charges and accept prompt deportation. Many of those undocumented workers had been arrested in immigration raids.
The case hinges on how the justices resolve this question: Does it matter whether someone using a phony ID knows that it belongs to someone else?
The government, backed by victims' rights groups, says no. The "havoc wrecked on the victim's life is the same either way," said Stephen Masterson, a Los Angeles-based lawyer, in his brief for the victims' rights groups.
On the other side, Flores-Figueroa and more than 20 immigrants' rights groups, defense lawyers and privacy experts say that the law Congress passed in 2004 was aimed at the identity thief who gains access to people's private information to drain their accounts and run up bills in their name. Surveys estimate that more than 8 million people in the United States are victims of identity theft each year.
Flores-Figueroa acknowledges he used fraudulent documents to get and keep his job at a steel plant in East Moline, Ill. But he "had no intention of stealing anyone's identity," his lawyers said in their brief to the court. He traveled to Chicago and bought numbers from someone who trades in counterfeit IDs.
Had he been caught while using the fictitious name and numbers that went with it, he could not have been charged with the more serious offense.
Federal appeals courts in St. Louis, which ruled against Flores-Figueroa, Atlanta and Richmond, Va., have come down on the government's side. Appeals courts based in Boston, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., have ruled for defendants.
The government's use of identity theft charges in immigration cases was on full display in last year's raid on a kosher slaughterhouse in Postville, Iowa. Authorities charged 270 undocumented workers with identity theft, including its threat of two years in prison.
Chuck Roth, litigation director for the National Immigrant Justice Center in Chicago, called the charge "a bludgeon" that was intended to elicit guilty pleas to lesser charges. Roth's group joined one of the briefs supporting Flores-Figueroa.
All 270 workers accepted plea deals in which they also agreed not to contest deportation.
An additional 100 workers arrested in the same raid were using unassigned numbers and faced charges with little prospect of prison time.
The case is Flores-Figueroa v. U.S., 08-108.

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Hands Full of Heart - Spring Sophomore Service Day
For over 30 years, St. Mary's has sent students out on the Hands Full of Heart Service Day to practice what is taught within our walls: commitment to social justice and service. It is within our mission as an SNJM school to prioritize ways for our students to stay in touch with the community and lend a helping hand to those in need. Hands Full of Heart is a bi-annual service day specifically for the senior class in October, and the Sophomore class in May.
Last month, our sophomore Teacher Advisory (TA) groups visited service sites across the city to affirm our commitment to liberating action, experience the healing power of human connection and spread love throughout our community. This service opportunity serves as a day of bonding and team building in more intimate peer groups.
Teams of 15-20 students work with their hands (and hearts) to serve the elderly, care for children, tend to the earth, and feed the unhoused through these twelve nonprofits:
Portland Parks and Rec Ivy Removal
Helen Gordon Child Development Center
St. James Child Development
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Clay Street Table
Children's Book Bank
St. Andrew Nativity
City Kids Child Development
St. Andrew’s Church
Prior to their small group departure, Director of Service, Caitlyn Witty shared with students the tradition and care of this day, “We are a community of faith that gathers here to serve those who are the most in need. Today, we will serve the elderly, children in early childhood, the houseless and hungry and our environment.” She then asked students to center themselves and prayed, “God help us to remember to be present in this day dedicated to serving others so that we can fully participate in the rejuvenating power of service and human connection.”
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The ten countries under the Large Grants stream have been selected based on existing strong FCDO country links, health system need and demand in each country, and on an assessment of the existing footprint of Health Partnership activity between the UK and LMIC health institutions and system.
Under this first round of funding, partnerships implementing projects in Myanmar, Nepal, Uganda and Zambia are invited to apply. Further rounds of funding will be available for Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Somalia/Somaliland, Sierra Leone and Tanzania. Applicants aiming to implement projects here should wait for further announcements before making an application.
Small grants and COVID-19 Response grants can operate in any LMIC in Sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia
The UKPHS aims to contribute to SDG 3: ensuring healthier lives and promotion of well-being for all at all ages, including supporting countries to achieve universal health coverage.
The key outcome of the programme will be improved capability of the health system to address national priorities, including meeting the needs of the poor and most vulnerable populations, and all projects should feed into this.
It is crucial to the success of this programme and the sustainability of its outcomes that all project activities feed into nationally identified health system priorities. THET and LSTM therefore conducted scoping visits to each country and worked with national stakeholders to determine the health systems strengthening priorities that Health Partnerships are best placed to address. These are outlined in the Country Health System Priority documents that accompany this call.

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Oliver Cromwell (attended by a City of Soldiers) dissolving the Long Parliament. Anno 1653, circa 1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784, by George Frederick Raymond. [J. Cooke, London, circa 1787]. Artist Unknown. (Photo by Print Collector/Getty Images)
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JUBILEE celebrations are just around the corner and street party-goers across Harrow and Brent are counting down the days to the landmark weekend.
Parties to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee are being planned across the four day weekend with residents’ associations, committee members and neighbours coming together to make it a memorable occasion.
For families living in Drummond Drive, Stanmore, celebrations on Saturday, June 2 will be the second street party following a hugely successful gathering for the royal wedding in April last year.
Rita Carr and a number of those living in nearby roads have been meeting regularly to arrange the celebrations and she is eagerly awaiting the big day.
She said: “We had our final meeting down the pub last week and we hope we now have everything in hand. From a mini Olympic Games to a dog agility competition, we have got a lot of bases covered for what will hopefully be another fantastic day.
“Everyone has really pulled together to make it happen, with some residents helping to provide long tables so everyone can sit down and eat, a professional magician offering his services, and people donating generously to our raffle.
“It really benefited the community last year, to have everyone all come out and get to know each other and enjoy themselves.”
Harrow Council has approved 16 applications to close streets around Harrow to host festivities, which was aided by the usual fee being waived.
In Brent, several roads will be closed for street parties and Sudbury Town Residents’ Association is inviting people to attend its celebrations in the Park event in Barham Park, while Brent Council is hosting an event in Arena Square, outside Wembley Stadium.
A Big Jubilee Picnic is being held on Sunday, June 3, from 12.30-3pm, in West Harrow Park organised by Friends of West Harrow Park and St Peter’s Church, West Harrow, while party goers can also join in the fun at a Big Jazz Picnic in Pinner Memorial Park on Monday, June 4, from 12pm to 4pm.
Other local groups, charities, schools, associations and pubs have also been putting in the hours to ensure the 60 year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign is celebrated in our communities.


The US Air Force (USAF) recently conducted ground and flight acoustic sound testing for its F-15EX (Eagle 2) fighter jet for two weeks at Eglin Air Force Base range in Florida, US.
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It was the first time such in-depth digital acoustic testing was conducted on an F-15 model and GE-129 engine powering the aircraft. The US Department of Defense (DoD) is said to have initiated a test specifically for the F-15EX, as it will be the new model in the USAF’s inventory.
Eglin’s Operational Flight Program Combined Test Force (OFP CTF) F-15 Section coordinated and managed the tests.
According to Department of the Air Force community planner James Potter, the purpose of the tests was to establish a baseline of sound data. This data will further help the DoD to update various predictions/models of noise levels present in different locations where the F-15EX jet will operate or be based.
The Air Force’s newest fighter crossed over vertical & horizontal rows of microphones on the ground capturing every decibel of sound the aircraft made as it roared by & turned for another pass.That was one of many sound recordings during F-15 acoustic #testing. #TuesdayThoughts pic.twitter.com/dKF65YzU4w
— Eglin Air Force Base (@TeamEglin) November 9, 2022
Blue Ridge Research and Consulting collected sound data during the test. The tests were conducted in the ground- and flight-testing phases.
During the ground testing phase, the aircraft was placed at an idle location with its engine running. Blue Ridge Research and Consulting experts strategically placed more than 100 microphones surrounding the plane to collect sound data.
Whereas during the flight-testing phase, the contractor placed around 35 microphones spread 1219.2 meters vertically and 304.8 meters horizontally during the flight-testing phase. This was done to capture the sounds produced by more than 70 Eagle II flyovers.
The flight test was conducted at various heights with different aircraft configurations.
F-15EX Eagle II
The F-15EX is the latest model of the F-15 air superiority fighters. The F-15EX is identical to a conventional F-15 but incorporates a new fly-by-wire (FBW) system, a more effective processor, and advanced electronic warfare (EW) suite.
FBW is a semi-automatic, computer-regulated aircraft flight control system (FCS) that replaces mechanical flight controls with an electronic interface.
Traditional mechanical and hydro-mechanical FCS uses a series of levers, rods, cables, pulleys, and more, which pilots have to move to adjust control surfaces to aerodynamic conditions.
While mechanical flight controls give pilots a direct feel of how the aircraft handles aerodynamic forces while flying, they are also complicated to operate, require constant monitoring, are heavy and bulky, and need regular maintenance.
The electronic FWB system is much lighter and less bulky than mechanical controls, offering increased fuel efficiency and flexibility in aircraft design, even in legacy platforms. Also, most FWB systems have triple or quadruple redundancy backups built to avoid critical flight failure.
The F-15EX is designed around what is known as an Open Mission Systems (OMS) architecture, which allows rapid insertion of the latest capabilities and systems.
Reports suggest the F-15EX has been brought in to replace the Air National Guard units’ existing fleet of F-15C/Ds that protect America’s maritime borders.
Additionally, the F-15EX is also meant to team up with the stealthy F-35 or F-22 fighter jets for some missions. The Eagle 2 can carry a much larger weapons payload than fifth-generation types. Therefore it is being eyed for roles to carry future hypersonic missiles that could not be accommodated inside a fifth-generation fighter weapons bay.
As EurAsian Times reported earlier, the F-15EX will be the first aircraft in the USAF to be certified with the new Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM).
Furthermore, the F-15EX has a top speed of Mach 2.5 and a combat range of over 1700 kilometers, compared to the F-35’s range of only around 1000 kilometers. Therefore, it is the best tactical jet for carrying hypersonic missiles over extended distances.
Hypersonic weapons will only become more critical as threats from near-peer nations such as Russia and China keep growing.
Currently, China and Russia are the only countries with operational hypersonic weapons, and Russia has even used its Kinzhal hypersonic missile in the ongoing Ukraine war. In contrast, the US is still catching up.
The IAF Could Operate The F-15EX In The Future
As EurAsian Times reported earlier, Boeing is also targeting the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a potential customer for its F-15EX Eagle II.
The IAF, after procuring 36 Rafale jets from France, proposed the MMRCA 2.0 tender to acquire 114 additional fighter jets. The tender is yet to be released. However, Boeing plans to pitch its F-15EX against Dassault Rafale, which many experts consider the favorite to win the contract.
Boeing is aggressively pitching its F-15EX, suggesting the fighter jet could be offered at a much lower price than its competitors.
Steve Parker, vice president, and general manager of the Bombers & Fighters division within Boeing Defense has reportedly indicated that Eagle 2 may cost lower than the expected $80 million unit price.
The figure usually quoted by the US Defense Department for the flyaway unit cost of the F15EX is $87.9 million, with per hour flying cost of $29,000. When armaments and other equipment are added, the unit price will reach between $98 to $110 million.
Notably, India purchased Rafales at a flyaway unit cost of $120 million, with per-hour flight costs ranging between $18000-$21000. Including the weaponry and the rest of the components, the price of Rafales exceeded $220 million per unit.


The conference tournaments are all in the books as we head into the start of March’s main event; the 2017 men’s basketball NCAA Tournament. It is not only time to start handicapping some of the tastier early matchups in the opening round, it is also time to fill out your brackets all the way to the national title game on Monday, April 3.
While some college basketball experts will tell you not to worry about a team’s poor finish in the regular season or its early exit in the conference tournament, to me these are red flags that could point to an earlier than expected exit from the Big Dance. I am big on hot teams this time of the year both on the court and at the betting window. In my book, teams that are winning right now have a much better chance to keep winning verse a team that may have a spotty record over the past few weeks.
There is no team hotter than the reining national champs. The Villanova Wildcats just completed a successful run through the Big East Tournament with victories over St. John’s, Seton Hall and Creighton. The Wildcats are now 31-3 on the year, which was good enough to earn the top seed in this year’s NCAA Tournament. At 19-15 against the spread, they may have not been the best betting team at times this season, but they have been able to cover in five of their last seven games.
The last time any school won back-to-back national titles was Florida in 2006 and 2007. I think that Villanova has the makings of a team that is capable of matching this feat. One of the biggest tests early in the East Region could come from the No. 4 Gators and No. 2 Duke could be a dream matchup for a trip to the Final Four.
I would have to classify the Blue Devils as another hot team following its grueling four-game run to the ACC Tournament title that included a huge 93-83 victory against rival North Carolina in the semifinals as four-point underdogs. Duke appears to be gelling at the right time with No. 3 Baylor positioned as its biggest obstacle early in the East. While I am not sure which team would win a head-to-head matchup between the Wildcats and the Blue Devils, the one thing that I do know is that I am going chalk with both teams right up to that possible Elite 8 tilt.
The one caveat to this dream matchup could be the SMU Mustangs out of the AAC as the No. 6 seed in the East. They are 30-4 SU overall and riding high with a 16-game winning streak. While they will definitely give Baylor a battle, I am not sure they can get past Duke in the Sweet 16. The one thing I do know for sure is that I will bet on the Mustangs to cover in every game they play in this tournament after going 13-2-1 ATS during this current 16-game run.
Kentucky is always a perennial favorite when the Big Dance rolls around, but this year’s Wildcats have been flying pretty low under the radar the past few weeks. They plowed their way through the SEC both in the regular season and in last week’s conference tournament as part of an overall record of 29-5 and they bring a SU 11-game winning streak into their opening round game against Northern Kentucky as the No. 2 seed in the South Region. Kentucky’s road to the Final Four could include a very intriguing showdown against No. 3 UCLA with the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels also in the mix a bit further down the road.
The crowd favorite in this year’s tournament could be the WCC’s Gonzaga Bulldogs as the No. 1 seed in the West. With just one blemish on an otherwise perfect SU record boasting 32 wins, they obviously have what it takes to be a Final Four team. The main opposition could come from No. 4 West Virginia and possibly No. 2 Arizona in an Elite 8 matchup, but this is another top seed that I would go chalk with right through its region. I also like the fact that the Bulldogs are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games.


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Pallansch, Alexander, "Myers, John P. (1842 - 1930)" (1938). WPA Biographic Summaries. 907.
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Abkhazia: UN Report Calls for Cooperation
The latest report of the United Nations Secretary General on Abkhazia called for more cooperation, in particular from
Below are extracts of an article written by Mikhail Vignansky and Inal Khasig and published by ISN Security Watch:
The Georgian government, which has been focusing its efforts recently on the dispute with
In a report to the Security Council, the secretary-general urged the Georgian and Abkhaz sides to deepen cooperation and resume direct dialogue that has been suspended for a year, since
Ban also said that a youth sports and patriot camp that
"In order to reduce the possibility of incidents, the United Nations joins the Group of Friends (a quintet of countries mediating in the Abkahzia dispute) in calling on the Government of Georgia to move the camp away from the security zone," said Ban.
Georgian politicians have criticized the UN report and suggested that the UN Secretary-General's group of friends on
A Foreign Ministry statement drew attention to the mysterious attack on Georgian government buildings in the Kodori Gorge region of Abkhazia in March this year , which it blames on Russian helicopters.
"The Georgian side is ready to cooperate with the Group of Friends of the UN Secretary General and with his Special Representative in order to carry out a full-fledged investigation of the military aggression in
The statement said that if
Konstantine Gabashvili, chairman of the Georgian parliament's foreign relations committee, believes that the Ganmukhuri camp was mentioned in the secretary-general's report "on the urging of
Senior Georgian officials have not reacted directly to the demand to move the camp, but have given the impression that they will not heed the call to shift it.
A Georgian Foreign Ministry press spokesperson, who asked not to be named, told IWPR there were no plans to move or close the camp.
The head of the Ganmukhuri camp Sulhan Sibashvili told IWPR that he had had no instructions from
The commander of the Russian peacekeepers in the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict zone, Major-General Sergey Chaban told IWPR that "the Ganmukhuri camp is in the security zone one kilometer from the dividing line. This territory is not supposed to be used for opening camps like this."
Chaban said that in order to strengthen security, the peacekeepers have decided to open an additional 24-hour post near Ganmukhuri and also noted that the camp itself is guarded by the Georgian police.
Some Georgian opposition politicians are backing the government. Giorgy Tsagareishvili, a deputy representing the Industrialists Party, said that "it is
However, former Georgian foreign minister Salome Zourabichvili, who is now the leader of the opposition Georgia's Way party, said, "I am very concerned about the fact that our leadership takes steps that draw criticism instead of reinforcing our positions on the international scene."
The leadership of Abkhazia has welcomed the UN report.
"We are satisfied that all the issues the Abkhazian side raised at the meeting of the Georgian and Abkhazian sides with the UN Secretary General's group of friends in Bonn at the end of June were reflected in this document," said Abkhaz de facto foreign minister Sergei Shamba. "I regard this as another victory by Abkhazian diplomacy."
Ruslan Kishmaria, who is the Abkhaz government's special representative in the southern Gali district, near the border and the controversial camp, said he was glad of the report. "This is quite important, as the only thing that
The UN secretary-general also urged both sides in the dispute to "redouble their efforts to avoid action that could lead to a renewal of hostilities."
Direct talks between
"We will not resume direct dialogue with Georgia until Georgian armed formations and the so-called government in exile that moved there last year are withdrawn from the Kodori Gorge of Abkhazia," the speaker of the Abkhaz parliament Nugzar Ashuba told IWPR. "There are a lot of Georgian security personnel there and probably a lot of weaponry."
The Georgian government has refused to back down and is further increasing its presence in the gorge. On the first anniversary of the operation to move into the gorge, a NATO information office was opened there and the government has declared that it will open a youth camp, similar to the one at Ganmukhuri, there.
Russian expert Fyodor Lukyanov, who is editor-in-chief of the magazine
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THERE’S nothing quite like hearing one of your all-time favourite bands from the ’90s reunite for a show after all these years. All the memories come flooding back and you’re overwhelmed at the thought of seeing them live on a stage again.
Well, this is the case for South African rock group Squeal who really made an impression on rock fans across the globe. So I’m sure their local followers will be glad to know they will be performing at Live – the Venue on Friday.
Formed in Durban by Dave Birch (guitar and vocals) and Brett Barnes (bass and vocals), the band features new additions Peter Babel (guitar) and Andrew Cleland (drums).
The thing that defined Squeal and still does is that their music is pure rock with no gimmicks or posing, earning them numerous No 1 hits on 5FM and multiple South African Music Award nominations.
Having played a few gigs since the ’90s, the guys definitely got the taste of what it feels like to be back in the music industry. They also received rave reviews for their performance at this year’s Splashy Fen.
For Barnes, it just always felt right playing with Birch in Squeal.
“In 2000 I decided to leave the band to pursue other interests. I played in other bands as well, but it never felt right. It’s like, when Dave and I are together, it’s the right combination and that’s where the magic lies in the musicality. It just clicks. It feels right, it always did,” the musician shares.
As for their show at Live – the venue on Friday, the bass player says he’s amped about it: “We’re toying with the idea of recording another album. So for now, we will be playing everyone’s favourites from the last three albums. We’re gonna get up there and play good, honest rock and roll. We’re going to give our heart and soul to the audience. It’s going to be an honest, open performance and its going to be bare.”
So after 24 years of making and playing music, what has he learnt along his journey and what does he consider the key to staying relevant as a musician? “I think I learnt that when you are starting out as musicians, you just think everyone will take care of you. But the music industry is an industry after all. So you need to treat the band as a business and you need to survive and take care of yourself. It’s not just a party, it’s a serious thing. So you need to remember the reasons why you started it in the first place. And for me, it’s about entertaining people and seeing their faces light up when you play.
“And as far as staying relevant goes, let’s look at the Rolling Stones. They are still relevant because their music is so honest and you can’t fake honesty. I think people spend too much time trying to be relevant and trendy. And the thing is you can’t, because trends change so rapidly and there’s always a desire for something new. You don’t have to be overproduced. Just be truthful with your singing, your lyrics and be true to yourself.”
• See Squeal at Live – the Venue on Friday. Supporting acts: Hyde & The Resistance, Load-shedder. R60, 8pm. Call 084 510 3107.


Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal Action, December 10, 2017. (Reuters)
CAIRO – 3 May 2018: Abdel Ghani Hendi, member of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, said that Mohamed Salah managed to play a bigger role in fighting "Islamophobia" (intense hate or fear of Islam or Muslims) than all religious institutions.
The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs is subordinate to the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs.
In an interview with Ahmed Moussa on Sada al-Balad, Hendi described the Egyptian football superstar Salah, who plays for Liverpool, as one of the most significant Islamic preachers existing in Europe, explaining that Salah practically conveys a good image of Islam. Hendi also described Salah as one of the most successful models representing Egypt abroad.
Furthermore, Hendi praised famous Egyptian-British cardiothoracic surgeon Magdi Yacoub, who is Christian, saying that he is an Egyptian who has benefited his country and that he considers Yacoub to be better than many people who spoke on behalf of Islam, yet encouraged strife and instability.
Salah started his career as a professional footballer at Arab Contractors Club in Cairo when he was 18; after seven years, he became the player with the highest transfer value in the history of one of the greatest clubs in the world – Liverpool – when he joined them from AS Roma.
Hendi explained why Salah succeeded to shine in Europe more than any other Egyptian player. He stated, “One of the greatest things that happened to Salah is that he did not play for Egypt’s biggest clubs, Al-Ahly and Zamalek. He did not know fame here in Egypt, so he searched for it in the right place – Europe.”


'Evil' Assad, ISIS must be dealt with to address migrant crisis, UK says
"It's absolutely clear we need a comprehensive plan across Europe," British Finance Minister Osborne said.
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Europe and Britain must offer asylum to those genuinely fleeing persecution but also need to boost aid, defeat smuggling gangs, and tackle the conflict in Syria to stem a migrant crisis, Britain's finance minister told Reuters on Saturday."It's absolutely clear we need a comprehensive plan across Europe," Osborne told Reuters on the sidelines of a meeting of G20 finance chiefs in Turkey."Yes, we must offer asylum to those who are genuinely fleeing persecution. Countries like Britain always have, we are one of the founders of the asylum system. We will take, as the prime minister said, thousands more," he said."But at the same time, you've got to make sure you've got aid going into the refugee camps on the borders ... We've got to defeat these criminal gangs who trade in human misery and risk people's lives and kill people."Resolving the migration crisis also means dealing with President Bashar Assad's "evil" administration in Syria and with the Islamic State (ISIS) militant group, Osborne said."You've got to deal with the problem at source, which is this evil Assad regime and the ISIS (Islamic State) terrorists, and you need a comprehensive plan for a more stable, peaceful Syria. A huge challenge of course, but you can't just let that crisis fester. We've got to get engaged in that."
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Will it be a grand finale over the Statue of Liberty or just another slight to New Jersey? Mayor Bret Schundler of Jersey City went before television news cameras yesterday to say that he felt slighted by New York City's plans for the annual Macy's fireworks display on July 4.
''If you are a New Yorker, you get a wonderful half-hour spectacular,'' Mayor Schundler said in a telephone interview. ''If you are one of the million viewers along the New Jersey waterfront, you see five minutes of low-altitude rockets intended to make a nice picture of New York.''
Mr. Schundler, a Republican who has hopes of running for governor of New Jersey in 2001, said he had no problem with where the fireworks would erupt; his complaint had to do with when they would light the sky over Liberty Island and for how long.
As it has for years, the Fourth of July extravaganza is to include fireworks launched from barges near the Statue of Liberty, lighting the sky almost directly in front of Liberty State Park, Jersey City's main viewing area. They will also be launched from barges in the East River and in the Hudson near the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum.Continue reading the main story
But Mayor Schundler is objecting to the way in which the huge OpSail millennial event, with 300 military ships from around the world sailing into New York City's waterways over the weekend, is being orchestrated for a national television audience, leaving the fireworks display over Liberty Island for the last five minutes in a sequence of low-altitude pyrotechnics. ''The idea is to provide a nice image of the statue that will be spliced into an incredible show over the East River,'' he said.
But when reporters told Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani at a news conference yesterday that there was some grumbling from Jersey City over the fireworks, he said that the displays over the Hudson were limited by the logistics of managing huge crowds in Manhattan.
''There is going to be a display for Liberty State Park, too,'' Mr. Giuliani said. ''The real problem is we can't shut down the West Side Drive below 23rd Street.''
The need to keep that stretch of the Manhattan waterfront open to traffic dictated the choices of the Statue of Liberty and the Intrepid aircraft carrier for the city's two main West Side fireworks displays.
And while Mr. Schundler's complaint may be shared by others after the fireworks explode into the night on July 4, not everyone in New Jersey is troubled by the way the celebration has been planned.
''We have a better view of the Statue of Liberty than people in Manhattan,'' said Amy Collings, a spokeswoman for Liberty State Park. ''We certainly don't expect any less of a crowd this year,'' she added, saying that 200,000 people were expected to witness the display from the park.Continue reading the main story


Stockbroker Hargreaves Lansdown slammed for charging small shareholders to vote at annual meetings
Criticism: The private broking website has been accused of 'disenfranchising its customers' by bringing in a £12 fee for attending or voting at companies'
Hargreaves Lansdown has been criticised for introducing charges for small shareholders who want to vote at annual meetings.
The private broking website has been accused of ‘disenfranchising its customers’ by bringing in a £12 fee for attending or voting at companies’ annual general meetings – a service that used to be free.
Any small shareholder who wants to attend or vote in several AGMs could rack a hefty bill, on top of their annual fees to Hargreaves – which are already higher than rivals’ charges.
They will also be charged for voting in rights issues or other shareholder ballots.
Howarth at campaign group Share Action said the charge for attending
AGMs was ‘a barrier to people exercising the fundamental right to hold
accountable the directors of the company asking them questions and the
one annual occasion on which they can’.
added: ‘The people who go to AGMs are generally small shareholders who
do a very good job of holding the directors’ feet to the fire over key
‘The AGM is a really important institution in British corporate life, but it’s in danger.’
Action is planning to submit a petition to founder Sir Peter Hargreaves
to reverse the charges, which will be on its website shareaction.org
today. Charlotte Black at Brewin Dolphin said: ‘We don’t charge, because
we think it’s a shareholder’s right if they want to vote.’ Hargreaves
defended the changes, which were announced in April but only came into
spokesman said: ‘Our fee structure aims to be proportionate and fair,
with only the investors who use particular services being charged for
(up 26p to 1245p) was also recently criticised for introducing a £600
death fee, which grieving widows or widowers are forced to pay to access
their spouse’s investments.
the group’s customers face an annual charge of 0.45 per cent of their
assets – which compares to 0.25 per cent at competitors such as Charles
Any investor wanting to switch their money away faces a £25 exit fee for each fund, compared to a £10 bill from other firms.
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The world's most popular YouTube channel has changed hands for the first time in more than five years, after PewDiePie was dethroned by the Indian channel T-Series. But the long-anticipated takeover only lasted a few minutes.
T-Series' YouTube subscriber count briefly passed that of PewDiePie over the weekend, but help from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk caused a return to the status quo.
Fans of PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, made attempts in recent weeks to keep the YouTuber as the most-subscribed-to channel, calling on Musk to host a popular segment on his channel called Meme Review.
"Elon Musk came down from the sky and hosted Meme Review," Kjellberg said in a video on Sunday. "PewDiePie is rightfully at number one again."
The campaign by PewDiePie supporters has provided a significant boost to Kjellberg's channel, with web analysts originally predicting that the takeover would take place as long ago as October.Statistics from social media analytics firm SocialBlade revealed that the recent T-Series takeover lasted just eight minutes.
The Bollywood record label has experienced massive growth in 2018 and early 2019, adding roughly a million new subscribers per week, prompting PewDiePie fans to pull stunts like hacking websites and taking part in guerilla advertising campaigns to promote his channel.
The sub-count rivalry between the two channels has proved controversial among some YouTube users, who see it as an indication of the video-sharing platform's increasing commercialisation in recent years.
"The more I thought about it, I began to realise that PewDiePie getting surpassed by T-Series is a really fitting situation for the current state of YouTube," said popular YouTuber EmpLemon, in a video explaining the end of PewDiePie's reign.
"Because the era of YouTube that PewDiePie represents simply does not exist anymore. The fact he has even managed to stay on top for as long as he has is somewhat of a miracle."
T-Series describes itself on its YouTube channel as India's largest music label and movie studio, which "believes in bringing world close together through its music [sic]".
"It’s incredible to see how media companies like T-Series are flourishing in this space. Whilst YouTube continues to be a pivotal platform for influencers like PewDiePie, media companies have really doubled down on the platform this year," Denis Crushell from social video analytics firm Tubular Labs recently told The Independent.
"T-Series and its sister channels now see well over 4 billion views per month, making it YouTube’s most viewed media company globally."
T-Series' remarkable growth can also be attributed to India's own digital growth, which now counts around 460 million internet users in the country, according to Statista.
In the run up to the takeover, PewDiePie made joke diss tracks against T-Series and called upon his subscribers to help him retain the top spot, however he also said he did not care about no longer being the most prominent YouTuber.
"It's already a heated subject now that a company is taking over. Everyone is going on the rant, 'YouTube is not really becoming YouTube' and, 'it's never going to be the same now'," he said in a video posted to his channel in October.
"I don't really care about T-Series, I genuinely don't, but I think if YouTube does shift in a way where it does feel more corporate, [then] something else will take its place. I think people enjoy this connection so much, I think something else will just show up, if it feels too corporate."
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The Collection of Architectural Photography
The photography collection is part of the wonderful experience of visiting the Bisazza Foundation. It was initiated by its President, Piero Bisazza, to reflect his passion for photography and the dialogue existing between photography and architecture. The space is dedicated to several ensembles by renowned photographers, which give the visitor a rich overview of different approaches to this subject.
It spans from early-twentieth-century photography with Eugène Atget whose work has been a constant inspiration and reference for generations of photographers. He documented the streets and buildings of Paris in a distinctive and precise way using the tradition of strict composition, perspective, and balanced light to highlight the forms of the buildings.
Examples from the collection include also the historical perspective of Berenice Abbott, documenting New York in the early thirties. Her night view of the city is a timeless tribute to New York and its spectacular architecture and energy.
Her work differs from that of the Italian photographer Gabriele Basilico, who has a more critical approach to the transformation of the urban and architectural space of a city.
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Stressful Movies Affect Heartbeat and Blood Pressure
Movies are not only entertaining and fun to watch, they can also be highly stressful. According to a new study, researchers found that stressful scenes can affect the viewer's heartbeat and blood pressure. Even though the changes are not enough to warrant medical attention, the researchers believe that the findings provide insight into the effects of emotions on physical health.
For this study, the team from the University College London (UCL), King's College London and Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital observed 19 participants' heartbeats and blood pressure levels while they were watching an emotionally charged clip from the film, Vertical Limit. The researchers measured heartbeat by placing electrodes by the heart's ventricles, which allowed them to listen for any changes in the cardiac muscle. The team also recorded any changes in blood pressure levels and breathing pace.
They discovered that during these emotionally charged scenes, the participants' heartbeats were altered but only by a little. Blood pressure levels, on the other hand, increased significantly. The participants' breathing pace also sped up.
"Our findings help us to better understand the impact mental and emotional stress can have on the human heart," Dr. Ben Hanson from UCL Mechanical Engineering stated according to Medical Xpress. "This is the first time that the effects have been directly measured and although the results varied from person to person we consistently saw changes in the cardiac muscle. If someone already has a weakened heart, or if they experience a much more extreme stress, the effect could be much more destabilizing and dangerous."
In a second part of the study, the researchers instructed the patients to recreate the breathing patterns they exhibited during the film. The team wanted to see if breathing affected heartbeat and blood pressure without the emotional charge from the film. They found no link between breathing patterns and changes in heartbeat and blood pressure.
"This is the first study where the direct effect of mental and emotional stress on the heart has been observed. It helps us understand the mechanisms involved. Our results are really very exciting," Dr. Hanson said.
The study, "Effect of Mental Challenge Induced by Movie Clips on Action Potential Duration in Normal Human Subjects Independent of Heart Rate," was published in the journal, Circulation, Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology.

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If you have ever tasted a gourmet lemon drizzle loaf, you’ll know the delight of its extraordinary combination of flavors. The moist crumb, the tangy lemon drizzle, and the sweet glaze are a symphony of excitement that can leave your taste buds asking for more. But how do you recreate this masterpiece at home? What are the techniques that ensure you get a moist and flavorful result? This article will provide you with the secrets you need to bake your lemon drizzle loaf like a professional.
Before you can start baking your cake, it’s essential that you have all your ingredients at hand. For a lemon drizzle loaf, the necessary ingredients include flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and, of course, lemons. It’s crucial to use quality ingredients as they greatly influence the outcome of your cake. For instance, using fresh lemons rather than bottled lemon juice can add a noticeable difference in flavor.
Once you have your ingredients, you should also prepare your baking tin. This is not a step to overlook. Ensuring your tin is well greased will make your cake much easier to remove after baking. Also, consider lining your loaf tin with parchment paper for extra assurance.
Getting the perfect consistency for your batter is key to a moist and flavorful cake. And this largely depends on how you mix your ingredients. You don’t want your batter to be too thick or too runny.
You’ll start by creaming your butter and sugar together until the mixture is pale and fluffy. This process traps air in the butter and will make your cake lighter. Next, you’ll add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each one is well incorporated before adding the next.
Afterwards, you’ll mix in your flour. For a lighter cake, some recipes may require you to sift the flour. The incorporation of the flour should be done gently to avoid over-mixing which can lead to a denser loaf.
A lemon drizzle loaf, as the name implies, is all about the lemon. The lemon flavor in the cake comes from two sources: the zest and the juice. The zest, which is the yellow part of the lemon skin, is full of oils that carry a concentrated lemon flavor. When added to the batter, it imparts a strong but not overwhelming lemon taste.
The juice, on the other hand, has a lighter flavor and is often used in the drizzle. A good technique is to heat the lemon juice with sugar to make a syrup. This lemon syrup is then poured over the cake while it’s still warm, allowing it to absorb the liquid and become moist and flavorful.
The final touch in a lemon drizzle loaf is the glaze. It adds an extra layer of sweetness and a glossy finish that makes your cake look even more appealing. The glaze typically consists of powdered sugar and lemon juice, mixed to a runny consistency.
Once your cake has cooled slightly, you can pour the glaze over the top. The glaze will run down the sides and set as it cools, creating a sweet and tangy coating.
The last, but definitely not least, important technique for a moist and flavorful lemon drizzle loaf is timing. Over-baking your cake can make it dry, while under-baking it can result in a soggy bottom. So, it’s crucial to keep an eye on your cake while it’s in the oven.
Most recipes will give you an estimated baking time, but remember, all ovens are different. Your cake is ready when it’s golden brown and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Once it’s done, remember to drizzle your lemon syrup over the warm cake, and then let it cool before adding the glaze.
With these techniques in hand, you’re well on your way to baking a moist and flavorful gourmet lemon drizzle loaf. Remember, baking is part science, part art, and a whole lot of fun. So, don’t be afraid to experiment and tweak these techniques to suit your taste. Happy baking!
Having covered the basic steps and ingredients, let’s delve deeper into the star of the show – the lemon drizzle. This is where the magic happens, as it infuses the loaf cake with an intense citrusy lemon flavor that takes it from a simple pound cake to a gourmet dessert.
The drizzle is a simple concoction of lemon juice and sugar, heated gently until the sugar dissolves to form a sweet yet tangy syrup. The key is to use freshly squeezed lemon juice for its natural, intense flavor. Bottled lemon juice or lemon extract often contains added preservatives that can alter the taste.
To take the lemon flavor a notch higher, try adding some lemon zest into the drizzle. The lemon zest is packed with essential oils that intensify the lemony flavor without adding any tartness. Always make sure to use untreated, organic lemons when using the zest to avoid any pesticides or wax.
Once your cake is baked, the real secret to a moist lemon drizzle loaf cake is to pour the warm lemon syrup over the still-hot cake. This enables the cake to absorb the syrup, resulting in a deliciously moist and flavorful loaf. Ensure to poke small holes on the cake surface with a skewer before drizzling the syrup. This allows the syrup to seep through the cake, evenly distributing the lemon flavor.
After your lemon drizzle cake has cooled down, it’s time to add the pièce de résistance – the lemon glaze. This simple icing combines powdered sugar or icing sugar and lemon juice to create a sweet and zesty finish that beautifully complements the tangy lemon flavor.
To prepare the glaze, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until you achieve a smooth, runny consistency. The proportion of lemon juice to sugar depends on your taste preference. For a more tangy glaze, use more lemon juice; for a sweeter glaze, add more sugar.
Pour the glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to naturally drizzle down the sides. As it sets, the glaze forms a glossy coating that not only tastes good but also gives your loaf cake a professionally baked look. Lastly, grate some lemon zest over the glaze for an extra pop of color and flavor.
Baking a moist and flavorful gourmet lemon drizzle loaf is an art that involves understanding the right balance of ingredients and techniques. From creaming your butter and sugar at room temperature to adding your eggs one at a time, each step plays a vital role in making sure your loaf cake turns out perfect.
The star of a lemon drizzle cake is, without a doubt, the lemon. The zesty flavor of fresh lemon juice and lemon zest is what gives this cake its unique flavor. The lemon drizzle, absorbed into the warm cake, ensures a moist, flavorful crumb, while the lemon glaze provides the perfect sweet finish.
Remember, the key to a successful lemon drizzle loaf is in the timing. Monitor your baking time closely to avoid over or under-baking your cake. In the end, all your effort will pay off when you take a bite of your perfectly moist, tangy, and sweet lemon drizzle loaf.
Armed with these tips and techniques, you’re now ready to impress your family and friends with a delicious homemade gourmet lemon drizzle loaf. Don’t forget, practice makes perfect, so keep baking and experimenting until you get your perfect lemon drizzle loaf. Happy baking!


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This was a picture taking trip more than a hike... or as a hiker I meant along the way said, "the journey was more important than the destination". I am a journey hiker although I do like reaching the destination most of the time. I didn't start the hike until 1:45 as I prefer the afternoon sun for taking pictures. Needless to say, it was a bit toasty but fortunately there was a slight breeze. I did notice a lot more than I had on previous hikes up the Draw before the granite (is that really granite?).
I did this hike quite a few times in 2004 but haven't done it since 12-26-2004. We usually made it up and out of the Draw to the tier you hit before going back down and east to the Flat Iron. My brothers and I have wanted to tackle the Flat Iron since then but I'm thinking it just may not happen as the physicality with this hike is pretty grueling; almost more so coming down (people were slipping all over the place) than going up.
The brittle bush have bloomed most solidly on the southwest side going up. However, there is plenty of bloom yet to occur with the brittle bush the rest of the way up. There were bits of blooming globe mallow but I think next weekend may be much better; especially if it stays this warm.
There were lots of poppies and lupine blooming along the trail as well as the chupurosa (with red blooms). People traffic was probably at the medium level.
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PUTRAJAYA: The move to release Internal Security Act (ISA) detainees is proof that the government is not repressive, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said.
“The government has the best interest of the people at heart,” he said when commenting on his announcement on Friday to release 13 ISA detainees while also promising to review the ISA.
When pointed out that some viewed it as a populist move, Najib said:
“If we don’t release them, they will say the government is repressive. If we release them, they will say we are populist. “So which is which?” he said to reporters during a press conference at his Sri Satria residence on Saturday.
Najib said what he did was for the best interest of the people and the nation. He also would not comment on whether there would be further releases.
Former Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who was at the press conference, was also asked what he thought about the release.
“I think it is a good move. I don’t know if you remember, but when I became Prime Minister I released 21 people who were held under ISA.
“So I thought it was good for me, so it must be good for Najib too,” Dr Mahathir said.
Najib also denied that there would be a post created for Dr Mahathir when he was asked about the impending Cabinet line-up announcement.
“No, we are free to engage. Tun is ever willing to help out whenever his advice is sought. He is free to give advice,” Najib said.
Dr Mahathir said that he was ready to help the party and the government and that his intention to campaign for Barisan Nasional during the by-elections was proof of this.
“Positions are not necessary. But if we want to work together and I am given a chance to consult, I am ready to help.”
Without giving away the date of the announcement for the new Cabinet, Najib said that talk about a smaller Cabinet was something the media created and that he was still thinking about the line-up.
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Release the oldest political prisoner!
Kapatid, a group of families of political prisoners, reiterated its call for the release of Gerardo dela Peñtilde, 84, the oldest of 824 political prisoners currently incarcerated in different parts of the country. The groups said it has been pushing for dela Peña’s release since 2019 but no action has since been taken by the state.
Dela Peña, who has hypertension and other ailments, is a farmer from Vinzons, Camarines Norte who was sentenced to life imprisonment over trumped-up murder charges. He has been in prison for ten years. He is a former leader of the Samahan ng mga Ex-Detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto (Selda) and a member of Karapatan.
Kapatid first appealed for his release on humanitarian grounds in 2019 but was rejected by the Supreme Court which affirmed his sentence.
Meanwhile, a Muntinlupa court dismissed the case against three drivers who took part in protests in Alabang, Muntinlupa City during the transport strike on March 7. According to Piston, the case was dismissed after the complainants repeatedly failed to attend the hearings.


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I have been knitting for years and My brothers and father both love to hunt. Every year they go and put on several layers of cloths and get into their gear and go out hunting. One day my brother Shaun came to me and asked me if I could knit him a pair of men's long Johns. I told him well I don't know if I can knit one but you go buy me a pair of men's thermal underwear in your size and I will see what I can do. The first thing i did when he brought me the underwear is I had laid them out and cut the seams so I had piece's of a pattern.


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This two-bedroom apartment is situated in a prime location in the picturesque town of Praia da Luz. The apartment is set in a well known and popular holiday resort which benefits from beautiful gardens, two swimming pools, tennis courts, a children's play area and a staffed reception. There is also a restaurant on site which is open all year round. The resort is close to all amenities and walking distance from the local beach. The apartment has two bedrooms which share a spacious balcony. One of bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom and there is an additional family bathroom in the hall. The kitchen comes fully equipped with Siemens appliances and a spacious living/dining area. The living room opens onto a south-west facing veranda which gets sun for most of the day and into the evening. The apartment comes fully furnished and has double glazed windows and doors, reversible air conditioning and underfloor heating throughout, as well as a central vacuum system. The apartment also comes with a garage space and a lockable storage unit. For further questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
A modern apartment located in Baia da Luz with excellent facilities and manicured gardens. Ideal as a rental property or holiday home.


A retiring Wisconsin lawmaker says the state’s rural roads are badly in need of repairs. “We still have a lot of roads in need. We have a lot of bridges that need attention,” said Representative Ed Brooks (R-Reedsburg), who represents the 50th Assembly District west of Madison.
Brooks said that surveys by his office show constituents in support of gas tax or registration fee increases, to pay for the costs of transportation infrastructure. “Modest increases. But every increase helps to fund additional things in the rural community, and the state,” Brooks said. “We’ve got some major projects coming up, but we’ve also got a lot of farm to market roads that are just as important.”
Wisconsin continues to fare poorly, in 50 state road quality rankings. Brooks said he differs with Governor Scott Walker, who among other things has called for greater efficiency in transportation budgeting. “Eventually you get to where you can’t squeeze any more moisture out of a sponge,” said Brooks, who was first elected to the Assembly in 2008.
Brooks comments come as Walker, who is running for reelection in November, is being criticized for the condition of Wisconsin roads. His former Secretary of Transportation, Mark Gottlieb, delivered a rebuke to his former boss, in an interview with the Capital Times.
“This administration has prioritized not raising fuel taxes over maintaining the transportation system, and they need to accept the consequences of that decision,” Gottlieb said. Brooks noted that while Walker’s most recent budget did distribute more money to rural roads, “there were no new dollars in the budget.”
Brooks is the 13th legislator and the 10th Republican to decide not to seek reelection this year.


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I invite you to visit my blog to view the video I made while at the 2008 Kansas City Woodworking Show. This is a rare opportunity we have to meet some members of WoodNet amd SMC in video format.
A bunch of WoodNet and SMC members attended a breakfast ahead of the Show's opening time. You get a chance to meet all of them, as they reveal themselves and their affiliation. We had a great gathering!
My thanks to Steve Roxberg for the tour of his shop, currently being reconfigured. What a nice shop, and brand-new cyclone system!
Then it was off to the show. I share with you some of the sights and sounds, and my thoughts about the Woodworking Shows.
Thanks for looking, and may YOUR favorite team win the Super Bowl!


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When we travel we so often get wrapped up in the details of the adventure that we neglect to remember the importance of self care along the way. While the term “self care” has such a broad meaning to so many, the term to me references the overall quality of life experience you can find through adventure and exploration, but at the same time keeping yourself in the best possible shape for the experience itself. For this reason, I wanted to share my personal self care musts fo
Often when traveling I for short trips I try to minimize my luggage. Especially when I find a budget trip on an airline which might have higher cost for baggage, I make sure to only have a carry on or personal item when arriving. That sometimes means I have to think a little outside of the box when planning. While obvious solutions such as pairing down my skincare and hair products, selecting only the must have make up items and leaving the bulky electronics at home might s
Love a good hike or thinking about getting into hiking? The boots or shoes might be important but you might also consider a good once over of your feet before taking on a trail… You are probably looking at this article with a puzzled face at that statement, but a trip to the salon for a pedicure or even an at home spa day for your feet might just be beneficial before you take on a challenging outdoor activity like hiking. It really doesn’t matter if you are a man or a woman o
Does camping seem a bit overwhelming and like a complete foreign language? Are you intimidated by having to select items just for a trip which may or may not become a hobby? Is selecting a tent scary concept? Don’t worry, these actually are common concerns amongst new adventurers! No one wants to spend a lot of money to equip themselves for something which might not become a habit and could end up in a yard sale or garage wasting away. Many people are intimidated by tents wh
Have you ever been hiking and started to notice the sun might be setting a bit more rapidly than you were expecting. We all have been in that odd limbo of do we stop for the night or do we press on, can we make it to the car before dark or is it safe to keep going on this trail if there is no light? I remember personally traveling in Arizona near the Arizona Hot Springs one afternoon. The hike was so beautiful and the hot springs were so inviting that time slipped away.
Have you ever been standing in line waiting to check your bag and listening to everyone else's totals while being more than a little worried that you might have packed a few more pounds than you should have? More often than not, we travel to the airpot, unknowing of just how much our bags weigh and that all to often means we are met with the challenge of resorting items into other bags, trying to squeeze items into already filled carry ons or worse entertaining the thought o


Goals from Rob Ramshaw and Will Harris saw Moors became the first side to win at Buxton since January to move up to third in the National League North table.
Following Jamie Chandler’s resignation on Friday, Lewis Dickman took temporary charge for the game and inspired a brilliant performance as Moors hit back from Tuesday’s FA Cup disappointment at Marine.
Ben Pollock returned in the heart of a four-man Moors defence for the trip to Derbyshire, while Corey McKeown and Callum Ross returned in midfield against a Buxton side who had won three of their last four in the league.
There was little to choose between the sides during the opening exchanges, with Buxton happy to control possession but Moors giving them little to work with going forward.
Chances were at a premium as a result, but the home side engineer an opening midway through the first half when Jordan Burrows got in down the right and cut the ball back for Diego De Girolamo, but he was denied by a brilliant challenge from the outstanding James Curtis.
However, it was Moors who struck first on 27 minutes. Headers from Glen Taylor and Curtis were both blocked by Buxton defenders, but Moors kept the attack alive and when Taylor hoisted another cross in from the right it was glanced home by Ramshaw.
The Bucks came out fighting at the start of the second half and enjoyed a good period during which Moors had to defend with real determination to deprive their hosts of many clear cut chances.
Indeed, as the half wore on it was Dickman’s men who emerged as a real threat on the counter with Corey McKeown getting in behind only for Buxton keeper Max Dearnley to dart from his line and thwart him.
James Montgomery was forced into a save down to his left as Burrow struck a volley from inside the areas, before Taylor’s low free-kick was then pushed round the post by Dearnley.
Ramshaw then drove his way through the Buxton defence as Moors flew forward again to set up substitute Connor Shanks who cut inside skilfully before hitting a shot straight at the keeper.
Moors then grabbed the decisive second goal. Montgomery despatched an early clearance downfield to free the excellent Sam Fielding down the left and he ran into the penalty area before squaring for Harris who took a touch and rammed home for 2-0.
That knocked the stuffing out of the home side and clinched three points for Moors who cast aside their FA Cup misery to return to winning ways with an impressive victory on the road.
Full Time: Buxton 0 Moors 2
Buxton: Dearnley, Minihan, Shiels, Granite, Francis-Angol, Walker (McKeown 39), Kirby, Weston (McBurnie 81), Smart (Boden 81), De Girolamo, Burrow.
Subs not used: Petrovic, Hunt.
Booked: Weston (30)
Moors: Montgomery, Ferguson, Pollock, Curtis, Staunton, Ross, McKeown (Shanks 63), Ramshaw, Fielding (Gallacher 84), Harris, Taylor.
Subs not used: Popoola, Ledger, Doherty.
Booked: Montgomery (31), Minihan (79)
Referee: Harry Warner
Photo Credit: Phil Peat Photography


Joe Biden’s $2.5 trillion infrastructure spending spree will include $20 billion earmarked for actually destroying highways because they have been deemed to be racist.
The administration pointed to the Claiborne Expressway in New Orleans and Interstate 81 in Syracuse, New York as two examples of “long-standing and persistent racial injustice,” in infrastructure.
The plan set forth by Biden would see billions spent on an effort to “reconnect neighborhoods” by destroying current highways and making sure that new projects “advance racial equity and environmental justice.”
A whopping $621 billion has been touted for ‘transportation infrastructure and resilience,’ with the administration promising it will address “historic inequities.” “Structural racism and persistent economic inequities have undermined opportunity for millions of workers,” the administration has also claimed.
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Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;
James 1:19 ESV
as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.” – Romans 3:10-12 ESV
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Romans 3:23 ESV
And when he had removed him, he raised up David to be their king, of whom he testified and said, ‘I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after my heart, who will do all my will.’
Acts 13:22 ESV
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.
Psalms 51:10-12 ESV
Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:12-14 ESV
I messed up. I said (well, actually texted) something I shouldn’t have. And although my intent was not to hurt the recipient, I did. Guilt. Sorrow. Frustration. Those inevitable self-deprecating thoughts immediately began to plague my thought life.
But I stopped them. I arrested them. I took them captive. I followed the instructions found in 2 Corinthians 10: For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ (2 Corinthians 10:4-5 ESV)
And as I meditated on the passages above from God’s Word, my thoughts began to shift. My countenance began to change. The burden began to lift. No, I couldn’t change what had occurred, but through the power of God and His Word, I was able to get back up and keep moving forward.
It was actually this morning as I woke up still free from the burden of guilt God reminded me of the key to victorious living: His Word. In 2 Timothy we read the following: All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV). Psalm 119:11 reads, I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Hebrews 4:12 reads For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
God’s Word is indeed powerful. Its power was evident last night in those initial moments of recognizing my own selfish frailty. For as I confessed my sins (knowing according to 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness) God began to flood my mind with His Word. The verses listed at the beginning of this post are just some of those passages God’s Holy Spirit brought to mind. Each one played a part in enabling me to get back up, dust myself off, and to keep moving forward.
No, none of the above verses justifies my sin. But they do cleanse me. They do remind me who I am and whose I am.
And this is why I write all this to you today. I want to remind you God’s Word is powerful. God’s Word is life. None of us is perfect, but God’s Word is. So read it. Meditate on it. Memorize it. Daily dwell in His Presence and in His Word. No, you will not achieve perfection, but you will be whole. You will be able to get back up after you fall and keep moving forward. You will be victorious knowing “…he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). For The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward (Psalms 19:7-11 ESV)


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9 News Australia published this video item, entitled “Could scrapping COVID-19 isolation rules put more pressure on hospitals? | 9 News Australia” – below is their description.
With daily COVID-19 cases at their lowest point this year, the decision to scrap isolation rules has won support from some corners. But others argue the change is premature and could put pressure on hospitals.9 News Australia YouTube Channel
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An occasional poem is a poem written to document or provide commentary on an event. It is often intended to be read or performed publicly.
“The occasional poem is a poem of direct emotional power: it is accessible, and it fosters a public relationship. It is the place were we all can meet—to offer our words, the news, and the heart of our lives—in a time of crises.”
History of the Occasional Poem
Originating in ancient Greek and Roman culture, occasional poetry continued to play a consistent role throughout Western literary history. The bodies of work of poets such as Horace, Jonson, Dryden, Milton, Goethe, Yeats, Dickinson, Whitman, and Auden feature acclaimed occasional poems. Occasional poems also played a large role in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Japanese, Korean and Chinese literature. Poets such as Gibran, Hafez, Faiz, Basho, and Li Po wrote occasional poems embodying key events of their cultures and histories.
Occasional poems are often lyrical due to their origin in performance and music accompaniment. Historically, they have appeared as wedding songs, dirges, elegies, hymns, and odes. Juan Felipe Herrera the role of lyric in occasional poetry:
“Greek, Egyptian, Hebrew, Middle Eastern and Aztec poetics offer magnificent traditions. Being raised as a Farmworkers child, on the outskirts of towns and cities, gave me the lenses to wander and wonder about things-as-themselves, not as they should be… We must search for the core of things and respond to it, to the center of being—the place where we all are one, any place we happen to be, where at times we hesitate to truly meet each other.”
One of the most famous contemporary occasional poems is Elizabeth Alexander's "Praise Song for the Day”, written for Barack Obama's 2009. Only five inaugural poems have been read at United States presidential inaugurations.
Other famous occasional poems include “The Charge of the Light Brigade” by Alfred Lord Tennyson, written about the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War; “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” by Julia Ward Howe about the American Civil War; and “The Day Lady Died” by Frank O'Hara about the death of Billie Holiday.


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