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* Warning: spoilers for Steven Universe up to and including the episode Reunited (the last episode of season 5) *
Have any of you seen the show Steven Universe? It is probably one of the gayest shows I have ever seen, if not the gayest. It’s a great show about an alien race made out of gems and a half-gem-half-human kid named Steven Universe. The gems are only female and are created by taking over a planet and draining it of life and resources. One gem named Rose Quartz decided to form a rebellion to save the Earth from the clutches of the Diamonds, the rulers of this alien species. Along with her followers, the Crystal Gems, she protects our planet and they decide to live here after winning the war. Rose then gives birth to Steven, dying in the process. The remaining Crystal Gems (Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl) take care of and raise Steven with some help from Greg Universe, Steven’s father.
Now that you all know the basics of the show, and hopefully you've all watched it and caught up on season 5, let me tell you about some of my favourite characters in Steven Universe.
One of the things I love about the show is something that gems can do: fusion. On Homeworld, the gems’ original planet, fusion is used between gems of the same kind as a combat tactic. Usually only the gems of the same kind - especially Rubies whose role is to fight and protect - can fuse to create a bigger and stronger version of these same gems. For example, five Rubies will fuse into one giant Ruby. However, one of the Crystal Gems is what is considered an “illegal” fusion as she is actually a Ruby and a Sapphire. Together, they become Garnet, my favourite character. Unlike normal fusions who fuse for strength, she is fused for love. They literally become one and are pretty badass. Plus, just recently, Ruby proposed to Sapphire, and they got married. So, Garnet for the win! ☺
Another character I personally like is Rose Quartz, who is definitely at least bisexual. She clearly has some love for Pearl and was in love with Greg. Furthermore, according to Pearl, Greg wasn’t the only man Rose has loved. In fact, in a song that Pearl sings about Rose (It’s Over, Isn’t it?), she mentions: “I was fine with the men who would come into her life now and again…” Rose may not be my favourite character in the show, but she still adds a little bit more representation for the LGBTQ+ community.
Of course, we can’t forget Lapis and Peridot aka Lapidot! They may not be an official couple, however they are so cute together. In the episode Barn Mates, Peridot tries to befriend Lapis Lazuli but the latter is angry about Peridot keeping her as a prisoner, interrogating and using her. However, later in the episode, Lapis protects Peridot and Steven and then asks Peridot if she is alright. She answers with a huge smile, which makes Lapis blush. Then, in Gem Harvest, Lapidot are found farming vegetables together and they have a pumpkin who is alive and acts like a pet dog and they both try to teach it to talk, which shows that their relationship has gotten a lot better. Finally, in the episode Reunited, Lapis returned to Earth to be with the Crystal Gems and Peridot, which had me crying way too much. Lapis is a sad and depressed character, on top of being insecure and fearful of the Diamonds, but even on the moon, where she was hiding in case the Diamonds came to Earth for revenge, she was keeping an eye on Peridot. So, yes, to me and many other fans of the show, they are a couple. (Bite me if you disagree.)
The last character I want to mention is Pearl. She was left heartbroken by Rose and who, by being so hurt, breaks our hearts. Our very single Pearl who seems to have a lot of scraps of paper with phone numbers saying “call me” because people realise she is a catch. Now that she has a cellphone, will there be some calling these numbers? Maybe even the pink-haired girl who looks like Rose? Hopefully she finds love before I die watching her pine over a dead girl. I love Pearl and I had to put her in here because she adds to the gayness of the show without being too “in-your-face.” She is a normal character who goes on with her day to day alien lifestyle. Yes, there is the occasional mention of Rose where you can see she is clearly heartbroken and still in love with her, but it's still kind of subtle compared to other moments in this show.
Steven Universe is the most openly gay kids show I have watched up to now. Props to Rebecca Sugar for making this show so great for people of all ages. Hopefully, this show can help normalise LGBTQ+ people and content for kids, teens and adults alike, and help people understand us better as a community. Kids enjoying this show at a young age will most likely be more than okay when they hear that their friend has a crush on someone of the same sex in the future. This is one of the reasons why I adore Steven Universe.
Let me know what you guys think about the show!


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Nearly 300 new coronavirus cases and at least 14 deaths were reported in New England states on Sunday as people took to beaches, parks and other public spaces to help beat the heat.
The bulk of the new cases were reported in Massachusetts, which saw 218 new cases and 12 deaths. That brings the state's total confirmed case count to nearly 107,000, and deaths to 8,213.
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New Hampshire reported 18 new positive cases and two new deaths on Sunday. The state has now had more than 6,200 confirmed cases of the virus, with 554 known active cases. The state reports that 398 people have died.
Maine reported 45 new confirmed cases on Sunday, for a total confirmed case count of 3,687. The state reports that a total of 117 people have died in the state from the virus. No new deaths were reported Sunday.
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"We certainly have a more open political situation now. This will not be without an impact, no doubt, on the spirit of [Brexit] negotiations, on the political realities of the negotiations, but it does not challenge the opening of the talks," Moscovici told Europe 1 radio.
The European Commission and its chief negotiator Michel Barnier are ready to start the talks with London, the EU commissioner noted. Speaking about whether or not the timetable for the negotiations will be altered, Moscovici said it was necessary to first wait for the declaration May has to make later on Friday "to see what’s going on in the Conservative Party, the formation of the government, the balance in the Conservative Party between those in favor of 'hard Brexit' and others."
Moscovici added that Theresa May "lost her bet" and failed to show her strength in the government.
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One of the first things God gave us was our bodies. With our bodies came a rich variety of vegetation and livestock to nourish and satisfy us. Designed to work, physical labor, and thus exercise, was part of the original equation. We were created in love to flourish emotionally. Our bodies were destined for eternal life and not death, for health and not loss.
Life and love are the destiny God intended for us; not death, not illness, not brokenness, not disease.
Trauma alters our DNA. Stress actually leads to disease. Over-indulgence in anything wrecks the balance of our lives, and despite seeking satisfaction in it, it only leads to destruction. Excess fat inhibits our body's processes and breaks down our joints, damages our cell function, and hurts our heart. Generations stacked upon generations of stress, strain, and trauma have taken their toll in the inherited effects we carry in our bodies, our minds, and in our lives today.
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Championship for women, held in Switzerland. Includes game summaries, results, a listing of teams, visitor information and news items.
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Annual international tournament. Information about registration, participating teams, rules and general information. Archive of results and pictures from previous tournaments.
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The much awaited Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas wedding occurred over the weekend. While there was a Christian ceremony, Hindu rituals were followed the next day in a traditional event. In an interview with People, Chopra and Jonas opened up about their emotional day and how they felt when they first saw each other on the day.
It was in fact Jonas' idea to host two wedding ceremonies once Priyanka accepted his proposal. The weddings were a lavish affair with as many as 225 guests. The list included Jonas' brothers Kevin, who was accompanied by with wife Danielle and Joe, who came along with fiancée, actress Sophie Turner.
The Christian marriage was held on 1 December on the lawns of the plush Umaid Bhavan Palace in Rajasthan. The actress and singer were both aptly adorned in Ralph Lauren. Both had sported the designer for the 2017 Met Gala, which sparked off rumours regarding the two. Priyanka was in white, hand-beaded and embroidered gown which had a 75-foot long veil. Her mother, Madhu Chopra walked her down the aisle.
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The 1940's were dominated by World War II. European artists and intellectuals fled to the United States from Hitler and the Holocaust, bringing new ideas created in disillusionment. War production pulled us out of the Great Depression. Women were needed to replace men who had gone off to war, and so the first great exodus of women from the home to the workplace began. Rationing affected the food we ate, the clothes we wore, the toys with which children played. After the war, the men returned, having seen the rest of the world. No longer was the family farm an ideal; no longer would blacks accept lesser status. The GI Bill allowed more men than ever before to get a college education. Women had to give up their jobs to the returning men, but they had tasted independence. The purpose of this web / library guide is to help the user gain a broad understanding and appreciation for the culture and history of the 1940-1949 period in American history. In a very small way, this is a bibliographic essay. To see the whole picture, we encourage users to browse all the way through this page (and the other decades as they come online) and then visit the suggested links for more information on the decade. As you can see, the best way to immerse oneself in a topic is to use both Internet and the library. Some information is best viewed or read in books. This is where the real depth of information can be found. Then there is information that will be found only on the Internet. If you can add a valuable site or information to this page, we invite you to write. Thanks for the visit. ENJOY! Art & Architecture | Books & Literature | Fashion | Fads | Historic Events | Music & Radio | Sports | Television | Theater & Film
The forties are pretty well defined by World War II. US isolationism was shattered by the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. As President Franklin D. Roosevelt guided the country on the homefront, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower commanded the troops in Europe. Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Adm. Chester Nimitz led them in the Pacific. The successful use of an antibiotic, penicillin, by 1941 revolutionized medicine. Developed first to help the military personnel survive war wounds, it also helped increase survival rates for surgery. The first eye bank was established at New York Hospital in 1944. Unemployment almost disappeared, as most men were drafted and sent off to war. The government reclassified 55% of their jobs, allowing women and blacks to fill them. First, single women were actively recruited to the workforce. In 1943, with virtually all the single women employed, married women were allowed to work. Japanese immigrants and their descendants, suspected of loyalty to their homelands, were sent to internment camps. There were scrap drives for steel, tin, paper and rubber. These were a source of supplies and gave people a means of supporting the war effort. Automobile production ceased in 1942, and rationing of food supplies began in 1943. Victory gardens were re-instituted and supplied 40% of the vegetables consumed on the home front. In April, 1945, FDR died, and President Harry Truman celebrated V-E Day on May 8, 1945. Japan surrendered only after two atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The United States emerged from World War II as a world superpower, challenged only by the USSR. While the USSR subjugated the defeated countries, the US implemented the Marshall Plan, helping war-torn countries to rebuild and rejoin the world economy. Disputes over ideology and control led to the Cold War. Communism was treated as a contagious disease, and anyone who had contact with it was under suspicion. Alger Hiss, a former hero of the New Deal, was indicted as a traitor and the House Un-American Activities Committee began its infamous hearings. Returning GI's created the baby boom, which is still having repercussions on American society...
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The lowest of the low are the womens’ page recipes in newspapers and magazines, which appeal only to the showoff–‘Startle your guests’ or the seducer–‘Surprise your husband’, which give neither value or pleasure and whose premise, coyly stated, is that cooking is easy and is such fun.
-Nicolas Freeling (The Kitchen Book)
Much to Mr. Freeling’s chagrin, I’m a cook who isn’t all that picky about where my recipes come from. With equal glee and a lack of discrimination, I will peruse the Food Network, Epicurious, NPR, Bon Appetit, etc. If it’s a food website, the odds are that I’ve most likely been there or will find my way there sometime soon. I randomly rip tasty-looking things out of magazines at doctor’s offices (don’t worry; I always ask first!). While a lot of people have negative feelings towards Rachael Ray, I kind of like her. I own one of her cookbooks and I’ve enjoyed her magazine, too. In fact, the only thing I can say against her is that her meals never take the promised 30 minutes. Don’t get me wrong; on the one hand, I can appreciate certain aspects of food “snobbery” (the Greek and I have affectionately squabbled over generic vs. brand name chickpeas. As I informed him, if you like eating flavorless and tough beans, go for the former. We compromised by buying a can of each and, needless to say, it was agreed that the generic brand will never be bought again), but, on the other hand, it all seems kind of silly. I like good food as much as (and maybe more than) the next girl, but some things, particularly the fluffy manners and mode of presentation at nice restaurants, can seem a little precious (not to mention pretentious) to me. Which is why, when I read the above-quoted passage from The Kitchen Book a few days after having baked a Blueberry Buttermilk Tart from Woman’s World, I had to laugh.
“Dazzle your crowd with blueberry bliss” was emblazoned above the recipe. Mr. Freeling would have shaken his head in disappointment. And, you know, you can’t blame him for his snobbery; not only did he come from a different era, but he also learned to cook in a French restaurant. But he’s such a pleasure to read; his book is like a relic of a lost age, although clearly, with the passage of this age, women’s magazines stood still.
Certainly, the recipe’s promise was not at all subtle, but it did live up to it. And, as the professor who invited us (several of my colleagues and me) for dinner–her homemade borshcht–loves tarts (this I did not know until I presented her with the option of chocolate cake or a blueberry tart and she said she’d prefer the tart any day), I was glad that it did. Lemon and blueberries are always a winning combination and any crust that has little bits of chopped and toasted nuts in it is bound to please the palate. Best of all, the crispness of the crust goes well with the tart creaminess of the buttermilk and blueberry mixture.
You know, it’s a funny thing to cook or bake for people. It takes time and effort. Maybe you do it because you love it–it’s your hobby. But you also do it because you genuinely like to feed people; this is one way of demonstrating your affection and care. People connect over food; it allows them to connect. They unwind, chat, exchange news and pleasantries. Best of all, they relax. And, essentially, this is what this evening was all about. She (the professor, that is) invited us to her place to spend time with us in a non-academic and therefore relaxed setting; she seems to enjoy our company and will often reach out to us, involving us in interesting projects and meeting with us about our work. She doesn’t even hold it against us that we all smile mischievously when she says the word palimpsest (we didn’t even know that she knew we did this, but professors are like parents. They don’t miss a thing). She also gave us all a little commemorative trinket to remember the evening by; the Russian spoon that I got is below. But even without it, it’s not the kind of evening I’d be likely to forget anytime soon.
Blueberry Buttermilk Tart
The original recipe called for the blueberries to be placed on top of the buttermilk mixture, but I decided that they would be better baked than fresh, so I poured the buttermilk over them instead. This may seem like a small adjustment, but it changes both the flavor and texture of the tart. I also felt that a little powdered sugar would add a decorative touch and would balance out the few chopped mint leaves (I generally hate mint, but the fake kind, rather than fresh mint leaves) that I sprinkled on top.
Yields 8-10 heavenly slices
Adapted from Woman’s World (9/6/10)
1 cup, plus 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
3/4 cup, plus 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
1/4 tsp. salt
1 stick cold unsalted butter, diced
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 extra-large egg
2 Tbsp. sour cream
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup buttermilk
3/4-1 pint fresh blueberries
For a garnish, powdered sugar and freshly chopped mint leaves
-In a food processor, combine 1 cup flour, toasted almonds, 2 Tbsp. sugar and salt.
-Pulse 3-5 times.
-Add diced unsalted butter and pulse until coarse crumbs form.
-Add almond extract and 3 Tbsp. ice water; pulse until dough forms, adding additional ice water (1 Tbsp. at a time) as needed.
-Shape dough, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for an hour.
-Heat oven to 350 F.
-On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 10″ round.
-Arrange in a tart pan (you may have to press the dough in with your fingers).
-Line piecrust w/foil and pastry weights or dry beans (I used dry beans and it worked beautifully).
-Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and weights/beans and bake 10 minutes more, or until golden brown.
-In a large bowl, whisk together egg, sour cream, the juice and zest from one lemon, vanilla and remaining flour and sugar until smooth.
-Stir in melted butter and buttermilk.
-Place blueberries on arranged crust and pour the buttermilk mixture on top.
-Bake for 30 minutes or until filling is set (I started checking the tart after 20 minutes and then in 2-3 minute intervals until the filling seemed slightly wobbly, but generally firm).
-Let cool and then chill until ready to serve.
-Garnish with powdered sugar and mint.

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We are all familiar with the saying ‘time flies’ and in these days of preparing to move, we can attest to the truth contained in that phrase.
It seems like only a few short weeks ago that we were sitting on the couch in our apartment in Winnipeg opening an envelope that would forever change our lives.
Within that envelope was a letter, which contained the location of our first appointment with The Salvation Army as Corps Officers (Pastors).
We can still remember pulling out the letter and reading that we were being sent to Goderich, Ontario. Little did we know, in the summer of 2013, how much we would come to love this amazing community.
Upon committing to full time ministry with The Salvation Army we knew full well that we were giving up the freedom to choose where in Canada we would live and for how long we would get to stay in each community we were appointed to.
Despite that awareness it did not make receiving the news that we are being re-appointed to the community of Windsor, at the end of June, any easier.
During our Commissioning and Ordination event we were challenged to view our appointment to The Salvation Army Corps in Goderich as an opportunity to not only serve those within our church congregation but to also serve the whole community.
This is a challenge that we took to heart and have used to shape our ministry. Since arriving in Goderich we have simply attempted to discern ways in which we could practically demonstrate God’s love for all people.
Over the past six years, we have developed many friendships and partnerships which have enabled us to serve Goderich and area in ever expanding ways. We truly could not have hoped for a more supportive and encouraging community.
We will miss handing out free hotdogs and hot chocolate at community events, singing and playing Christmas carols at The Salvation Army red kettle and getting to make new friends at our various food drives, BBQ fundraisers and kids’ camps.
We prepare to leave feeling a mixture of emotions; on the one hand feeling a great sense of accomplishment for what we have been able to do together, but also feeling a sense that there is still more to do.
We are comforted knowing that we leave behind a tremendous staff and group of volunteers who will continue to serve this great community with love.
May we leave you with the following encouragement: “Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly.” 1 Corinthian 13:13 The Message.
Goderich, you will forever be in our hearts.
Captains David and Laura Hickman

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Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa Kokoda
1 generous pound of Walu fillet (Spanish mackerel or any soft white fish can be substituted)
2/3 cup (scant) lemon juice
1/2 onion, diced
1/4 tsp. chilli, diced
3/4 cup (generous) coconut milk
1 medium tomato, diced
1 TBS. capsicum, chopped
1 tsp. coriander, chopped
3 tsp. spring onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste.
Cut fish into half-inch cubes. Pour lemon juice over, mix and leave to marinate 2 hours at room temperature or until cooked through. Drain lemon juice, rinse fish and combine with coconut milk and vegetables. Season to taste and serve cold.


Denmark defends plans to strip migrants of their jewellery and valuables after comparisons to Nazi Germany, saying: 'You must pay for yourself before you get benefits'
New policies to search newly arrived refugees for valuables criticised
International outrage saw Denmark compared to Nazi Germany
Government defends policy, saying it's same rules for refugees and Danes
Unemployed Danes must sell valuables above £976 to get social benefits
Fights, fury and the Ku Klux Klan: Finland faces wave of vigilante mobs targeting migrants as arrest of an Afghan asylum seeker for rape of 14-year-old schoolgirl pushes one town to the brink
...In Kempele, the rape of the schoolgirl, just a fortnight after the centre for young migrants opened, sent shockwaves through the community.
Rumours quickly spread around the town that two asylum seekers from Afghanistan had been arrested over the assault.
It has since emerged that police have arrested a 17-year-old boy at the centre, who is in custody awaiting trial.
It was the spark needed for those who had opposed the centre in the first place to take to the streets - as hundreds turned out for a protest march demanding it be closed immediately.
'Finland for the Finns! Close down the centre!’ they chanted....
...The day after the schoolgirl sex attack in Kempele, another 14-year-old girl was attacked in the southern town of Raisio. This time, the man arrested was a 19-year-old asylum seeker.
Two days later, Afghan Ramin Azimi was jailed for life for raping a 17-year-old Finnish girl from Pori and burning her alive....
'I was gang-raped by ISIS thugs until I blacked out': Yazidi woman held as sex slave for three months breaks down during speech at UN as she begs world leaders to wipe out the Islamist group
21-year-old Yazidi woman described three months of torture as ISIS victim
She was abducted from her home in Iraq by ISIS militants last August
She described being held in a fighter's home, being raped until she fainted
ISIS trades women and children from minority Yazidi people as 'war booty'
UN described ISIS's treatment of the Yazidi people as a possible genocide
Norway now offering formal instruction to refugees that rape is wrong
...A course manual sets out a simple rule that all asylum seekers need to learn and follow: “To force someone into sex is not permitted in Norway, even when you are married to that person.”…
The first such program to teach immigrants about local norms and how to avoid misreading social signals was initiated in Stavanger, the center of Norway’s oil industry and a magnet for migrants, after a series of rapes from 2009 to 2011.
Henry Ove Berg, who was Stavanger’s police chief during the spike in rape cases, said he supported providing migrants sex education because “people from some parts of the world have never seen a girl in a miniskirt, only in a burqa.” When they get to Norway, he added, “something happens in their heads.”…
“Men have weaknesses and when they see someone smiling it is difficult to control,” [Muslim refugee Abdu Osman] Kelifa said, explaining that in his own country, Eritrea, “if someone wants a lady he can just take her and he will not be punished,” at least not by the police....
Riot police fire warning shots as THOUSANDS of protesters storm the site of a planned asylum centre for 1,500 migrants in Holland
Demonstrators went on the rampage in town of Geldermalsen last night
They smashed through fence surrounding asylum camp, attacked police
The angry crowd yelled 'No n****** here!' and 'foreign scum keep away'
Town hall left looking like a 'battlefield' and councillors were forced to flee
At least 14 people were arrested, several policemen were injured in melee
...A planned discussion about the imminent arrival of the migrants, staged by the town council, was abandoned in the chaos as the mob outside tried to storm the building. Councillors were forced to flee out of rear exits into police vans....
Rotherham Witness Says Police Covered Up Child Abuse By Muslim Men
...In February, the then Communities Secretary Eric Pickles sent a team of five commissioners to take over the executive functions of Rotherham Borough Council, saying it was suffering from “institutionalised political correctness”.
In August last year, the Jay Report found that 1,400 children had been groomed, trafficked and raped by Asian men in the town but police had failed to intervene due to fears of appearing racist....
...A member of staff gave Mr Hussain permission to take the girls away in his car as long as they were back by 11pm. He took them to a restaurant and then on the drive back pulled over and made her “perform a sex act” on him and his friends....
...She said she first met the men when she was living at a children’s home and had informed staff of their behaviour but, as with the first woman, “they just didn’t seem to want to know.”...


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When Hollywood.com visited the set of the latest James Bond movie, Skyfall, director Sam Mendes made it clear that he had a deep love of the old school 007 movies, and that the goal for his entry was to “go back to the Fleming.” Franchise masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson echoed the idea of returning to the vibe of the source material, even though the movie wouldn’t be directly adapting it. Judging from the first trailer for the movie, the literary starting point seems to have worked: Skyfall looks distinct, straying from the familiar look and feel of an action movie.
With the choice of Mendes, Broccoli and Wilson follow the successful path of the Harry Potter movies. They’re investing in auteurship — allowing a director with a vision to use the mythology of Bond as a starting point, but never folding to the demands and expectations of modern blockbusters. That’s where Quantum of Solace and many of the late Pierce Brosnan-era Bonds went wrong. Quantum felt like a riff on the Bourne movies, swapping out Matt Damon for the new-and-improved James Bond. Skyfall doesn’t overtly imitate anything, even the successful Daniel Craig reboot Casino Royale, of which Mendes is a huge fan. Like the jump between Chamber of Secrets and Prisoner of Azkaban, or even the radical departure in aesthetics director David Yates made when he took over the series with Order of the Phoenix, Mendes 007 spy adventure feels like a stand alone, even while carrying over Craig as Bond, Judi Dench as M and other signature elements of the series.
The Potter/Skyfall comparison is even more apt thanks to the outright British-ness on display in the trailer. That was one of Mendes’ goals — make his movie feel better connected to the source material’s home country. It’s there, with rainy landscapes and a grit that previously helped ground the Potter movies in a necessary reality. The work of legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins (Road to Perdition and most of the Coen Bros. films of the past decade and a half) transforms Skyfall into an unexpected visual feast. The take should only help to integrate the film’s big action scenes in a dramatic and realistic way. We get only a glimpse of the epic opening in Istanbal, but the push in the trailer is mood, intensity and character — an aspect severely lacking from Quantum.
The eight films comprising the Harry Potter franchise were all about risks, and 007 finally seems to be following suit. There’s no one right way to make a James Bond movie. Skyfall is an exciting new departure.
Skyfall, starring Craig, Dench, Naomie Harris, Bérénice Marlohe, Javier Bardem and Ralph Fiennes, hits theaters November 11, 2012.
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FEEDING THE NATION
Sugeng Enjing Malang
Join us as we eat our way through the heart of East Java. Malang is flanked on either side by towering volcanoes that seem to rise straight out of the myths of Javan legends.
The leafy streets of Jalan Besar Ijen are lined with stately colonial mansions.The ageing monoliths and temples of Singosari echo with history going back thousands of years. There is nothing subtle about Malang; Malang is an awe-inspiring collision of story and geography.
With the spectacular landscape of Malang in mind, a simple meal of cwie mie Malang might feel slightly incongruous.
Cwie mie Malang is a bowl of dry noodles garnished with shredded chicken, lettuce and diced chilli peppers. Served alongside is a steaming bowl of salty, savoury broth. Pangsit goreng (fried wanton) will, inevitably, join the party. And that’s it.
But like Singapore’s legendary chicken rice, there’s an unseen alchemy at work here. The noodles are fresh and slightly chewy and with hints of a subtle richness from just the right amount of oil. When the broth is poured over the noodles, flavours that didn’t previously exist start to form. The fiery chillies – and no one should ever underestimate a Javan’s tolerance for chillies – can turn the meal into an adventure on the Scoville scale that you’re unlikely to forget. It’s a delicious and filling experience, leaving you feeling warm, content and utterly at peace with the world. And then, before you’ve realised it, you’re considering another bowl. Resist the temptation, as there’s still much more to enjoy.
Stop number two on the Malang culinary trail is bakso bakar. If you’ve spent any time in Indonesia, you’re already well-acquainted with bakso. Indonesia’s traditional beef meatball is one of life’s simplest pleasures, which begs the question: how do you improve on something so simple and perfect? You grill it.
Bakso bakar (literally, ‘grilled meatballs’) is the traditional bakso experience that you know and love, but with a slight char, a spicy-sweet kick from a soy sauce glaze, and a smoky after-taste. It takes a taste that you’re already familiar with and changes it just enough to make it extraordinary. Often served with noodles and a light broth, bakso bakar can be found in a bowl or on a skewer. How you eat it is irrelevant. All that matters is that you do!
Our last stop might have you asking, “Isn’t it too soon for another bowl of soup?” But this is soto Lombok so the answer is no: it’s never too soon for soto Lombok. Named for the then-humble restaurant on the then-humble Jalan Lombok of 1950s Malang that first served it, soto Lombok is this East Javan town’s entry into the Indonesian soto sweepstakes. All of the usual soto suspects make an appearance – shredded chicken, potato, assorted greens, sambal – but then comes the wild card: koya.
Koya is a grainy condiment made from crushed shrimp crackers. The koya combines with the umami-filled soto to create a complex and uniquely textured broth that is host to all of the best flavours: it’s savoury, it’s salty, it’s spicy and it’s ever-so-slightly bitter.
It’s the koya that makes soto Lombok stand apart from every other soto in this archipelago, and it’s the koya that might best represent Malang: a town that is, at the same time, the perfect representation of Javanese culture and yet a completely new and original experience.


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The best offer code for Ibiza Sun Apartments 2019
The Christmas spirit has got to us all in Ibiza Sun Apartments. This is why we have created an offer code for a discount to celebrate the magic of these dates with our customers. To enjoy this discount, book your summer holidays in Ibiza for 2019 from 18th December until 18th January, the dates when this new offer code will be available.
How to use the offer code when you book a room in Ibiza
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When does Ibiza Sun Apartments open for the 2019 summer?
If you’re already planning your summer holidays in Ibiza for 2019, you should know that our comfortable and modern suites on d’en Bossa Beach will be open to guests from 17th April. If you don't usually book ahead, find out why we recommend you make the most of our offer codes in our post, 5 benefits if you book your holidays in Ibiza now.
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The global surgical navigation systems market is anticipated to reach market size of around US$ 2,000 Mn by 2027 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 6% in terms of revenue during the forecast period 2020 – 2027.
Asthma is a disease inflammatory in the lung, which makes it impossible to breathe. MIC is normal because of minor incisions, decreased discomfort and a short healing duration. The procedure is minimally invasive. Operational navigation devices of neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery etc. was commonly introduced to improve MIS protection and precision. Computers are used for preoperative preparation, intraoperative instructions and surgery.
The global market for operating systems is driven by the increasing number of neurological, orthopaedic and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) procedures, increased desire for minimally invasive surgery and increased product releases and approvals. However, the growth in this market during the forecast period is expected to be hindered by strict regulatory policies and product recalls. But in developing markets the development outlook is set to be a lucrative prospect for business growth in the near future.
The highest share of sales in North America was in 2019. Regional development is expected to be driven by the growing prevalence of orthopaedic, ENT and neurological disorders. Consequently, increased patient volume raises demand for operating systems, boosting geographic demand for operating systems. This increases the number of patients. The biggest growth driver in hospitals is the increased preference for ambulatory hospitals and, along with rising operating volumes. The regional demand is driven by a quality-driven health paradigm paired with an emphasis on ambulatory surgery in a cost-curbing environment. Factor that lead to growth of global revenue are responsible for overall regional business growth, for instance, the growing geriatric population and a well defined reimbursement structure. The growth of Asia Pacific over the projected period is forecast to be exponential. Developing nations, increasing ageing population and growing health care understanding can be attributed to the fastest growth rate of the regional sector. This makes the geriatric population more likely to have orthopaedic diseases, and in the field, Japan, China and India are the main contributors. In addition, the growth is expected to boost untapped opportunities, increased interest by companies in expanding their footprint in this area, and continued R&D activities by key players in improving innovative goods. In April 2018 , for example, B. In order to extend the production of medicinal solutions, infusion therapy medical equipment and chirurgical instruments, Braun opened five new production plants in Malaysia.
Stringent Rules & Regulations for Product Approval and Product Recall in the Past
Surgical navigation systems are designed to direct surgeons to conduct exact operations. Any errors can affect the health of the patient and endanger his or her life. Consequently, a regulatory approval process is obligatory for each new product to conform with the specifications of the class II categories of medical equipment. This is a very rigorous and time intensive method of product clearance. Moreover, owing to strict legislation, various products have been reminiscent in recent history of the image-oriented operating products industry due to their inaccuracy in anatomy showing. For instance, in January 2016, Brainlab recalled its Cranial Image Controlled Surgery (IGS), which provided inconsistent and different show findings in relation to patient anatomy. X-NAV Technologies, LLC, similarly reminisced in February 2016 of the X-Guide Surgical Navigation System.
Some of the prominent players in the surgical navigation systems market include Brainlab, B. Braun Melsungen AG, DePuy Synthes, Ilumark GmbH, Scopis GmbH, Medtronic plc, Siemens Healthineers, Stryker Corporation, Smith & Nephew, Zimmer Biomet, and others. Their presence in several parts of the surgical navigation systems reveals considerable geographical protection. Method and partnership and innovative product creation techniques are adopted by suppliers for the unmet criteria of a significant portion of the patients with psychiatric, orthopaedic and ENT disease. Fiagon AG, Brainlab AG, and Amplitude Surgical are other major players in the global surgical navigation device market.
The global surgical navigation systems market is segmented as below:
Surgical Navigation Systems Market By Technology
Electromagnetic Navigation Systems
Hybrid Navigation Systems
Optical Navigation Systems
Fluoroscopy-Based Navigation Systems
CT-Based Navigation Systems
Surgical Navigation Systems Market By Application
Neurosurgery Navigation Systems
Orthopedic Navigation Systems
ENT Navigation Systems
Dental Navigation Systems
Cardiac Navigation Systems
Surgical Navigation Systems Market By End User
Physician Practices & Ambulatory Settings
Surgical Navigation Systems Market By Geography
Middle East & Africa
The market for surgical navigation systems is expected to reach a market value of around US$ 2,000 Mn by 2027.
The surgical navigation systems market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 6% from 2020 to 2027.
The hospital is the leading segment by end user in the surgical navigation systems market.
Technological advancements in surgical navigation systems result in added features, higher success rate, and newer application of the device depending on its usage in various surgical procedures.
Brainlab, B. Braun Melsungen AG, DePuy Synthes, Ilumark GmbH, Scopis GmbH, Medtronic plc, Siemens Healthineers, Stryker Corporation, Smith & Nephew, Zimmer Biomet, and others are the prominent players in the market.
North America held the highest market share in the surgical navigation systems market.
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing market over the forecast period.

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It’s finally here—the day I’ve been both dreading and excitedly waiting for—The start of Me Made June.
As you may recall I committed myself to a month of wearing at least one garment I made or altered everyday for a month. This sounded like an easy challenge when I signed up, but as I’ve been perusing my closet I’ve began to realize that the majority of the clothing I make for myself are nicer dresses to wear to special occasions and I don’t really want to have to wear those all month long!
It’s also a bit tricky for me this year, because all June long I will be teaching a kids summer sewing camp and some of my garments are just not appropriate for chasing kids around in the heat.
But have no fear, I will figure something out (be prepared to see a few embellished t-shirts)!
So lets get this thing started with Today’s outfit.
Today I have a casual day of teaching and running some important post Fiber Arts Fiesta Errands so I wore a simple wrap shirt made by me paired with jeans and sandals.
Prepare yourself to see several goofy pictures of me cause I'm not very photographic.
You should also prepare yourself to see this shirt in several forms because it is comfy to wear, quick to make (I made this one in exactly the amount of time it took me to watch a movie) and a great way to use up some of those cute fabrics I’ve been hanging on to for a while.
Plus I get lots of compliments every time I wear on of these blouses so it must be a good thing.
For this blouse I used some Oliver + S City Weekend fabric I had in my stash. The pattern is a Butterwick pattern I altered a bit (ok quite a bit) to make it fit better and for easier construction.
This version wraps and has ties. And, I should have taken my pictures BEFORE wearing it to a class—or I should have at least ironed it……
There you have it.
I most likely won’t do a daily post, as I hope to continue with my standard posts (I have some exciting tutorials planed for you if I get my butt in gear) but I will definitely update you on my process every few days or once a week.
I hope you enjoy and I hope you are inspired to participate in your own sewing challenge!
Happy Me Made June
~Melisa & Cordelia

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- Technical Sales Representative, Leamington, Ontario
- HR Generalist
- Technical Sales Representative, Ancaster, Ontario
- Head Grower Strawberries (West Virginia USA)
- Global Sourcing Manager
- Buying Operations Manager (BOM Process)
- Sourcing Manager EU
- Ein- und Verkäufer Obst
- Manager Operations Ethiopia
- Senior Grower
Top 5 - yesterday
- "Optimistic about the current citrus season"
- Top 10: The busiest container ports in Europe
- "The listing with Grand Frais was the initial spark for market access to the French food retail market"
- Cape Cod cranberry growers are phasing out older cranberry varieties
- Almond Alliance is pushing ahead on trade issues
Top 5 - last week
- Last year, more than 6,000 hectares of citrus fruit were abandoned in the Valencian production areas
- South African fruit exports can’t do without Russia
- Fruits and vegetables rich in flavonols help prevent memory loss
- "The lower prices are however seeing demand for macadamias pick up locally"
- The amount of fresh produce grown in China is mind-blowing
Top 5 - last month
- Risk of heart disease might drop significantly by drinking these fruit juices
- “Right now, everybody in the US is desperate for grapes”
- South African strawberry aficionados in for a Woolworths treat
- Japanese farmer produces mangoes that sell for $230 each
- UK and Europe “screaming for citrus” but still more rain for South Africa
Start New Zealand import no threat to local production
Strong demand for Chinese persimmon
“The Chinese persimmon season runs from August until December. Annually we produce 80,000 tons. We grow persimmon on 4,000 hectares (60,000 mu) in Fujian, Yunan province,” says Liu Jingle of JinTaiHua Agriculture Products. The company sells persimmons under its TaKxa brand.
To the right, Wu Gongfu and Liu Jing Le of TaKxa at Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong
“This year's season is stable. So far we have harvested 50,000 ton. Persimmons are currently sold for 10 Yuan per kilogram on the Chinese market, which is a good price. 60% of our products are sold to wholesale markets and 40% are sold directly to supermarkets. I do not see any problems ahead for the coming season”.
“We export persimmon to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Hong Kong. Yearly we export around 30,000 ton. On the Chinese market we sell 50,000 ton. The Chinese market is strong. Consumption of persimmon is growing rapidly in China. We witnessed a 30% year on year increase and prices are stable”.
“Taiwan and, since this summer, New Zealand, can export persimmon directly into China. Japanese and South Korean persimmon can also be found in supermarkets on the Mainland. These are imported via Hong Kong. I do not perceive these imports as a threat to our sales. Our fruit is of better quality than the fruit from South Korea, and cheaper than the imports from Japan. New Zealand persimmon will be more expensive than local production. The New Zealand season runs earlier, though, from May to July”.
For more information:
Liu Jing Le
JinTaiHua Agriculture Products Co., Ltd.
Phone: +86 13480749683
Author: Anouk Sijmonsma
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- 2023-06-06 "Major political unrest in Senegal making for a very uncertain start to the mango season"
- 2023-06-06 Guatemala hopes it can start exporting Hass avocado to the United States
- 2023-06-06 Zespri releases final numbers concerning the kiwifruit sector
- 2023-06-06 Mangoes from Sindh set to enter Chinese market
- 2023-06-06 Heavy rain and winds in Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara districts damage mango orchards
- 2023-06-06 New handling guide for Colombia avocados
- 2023-06-05 Dhenkanal district sends first shipment of Amrapalli mangoes ever to Dubai
- 2023-06-05 Avocado and mango consumption in Spain has increased by more than 1,000% in a decade
- 2023-06-05 "If there is a Global El Niño phenomenon, Peruvian mangoes will only be exported by air"
- 2023-06-05 Local chiefs told to take down unlicensed avocado buying centers
- 2023-06-05 Vietnam expects to reap $1 bln from this year’s coconut exports
- 2023-06-05 Pakistan mangoes faced with delayed ripening
- 2023-06-02 Egypt might flood the global dates market within the next five years
- 2023-06-02 Hundreds of durian trucks stuck at border Vietnam-China
- 2023-06-02 Thailand faces tougher durian exports to Chinese markets
- 2023-06-02 Sindh province sees 20% of mango crop destroyed by rains
- 2023-06-02 Mumbai traders look to export UP mango varieties to other countries
- 2023-06-02 "The production and sales of lychees in Hainan far exceeded last year."
- 2023-06-02 Native raspberries, limes and more: how did these curious plants end up in Australia?

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You will find the family tavern “Apolafsi” three generations, 150 meters from the port of Skopelos. The tavern “Apolafsi” perfectly combines the homemade authentic traditional greek cuisine, fresh fish and seafood, the amazing tsipouromeze and the delicious local well-cooked meats, at incredibly affordable prices, accompanying them with local wines and live music. The family members are able to serve you perfectly with a family but also very friendly atmosphere. Finally, do not forget to try the Apolafsi dish, but also the local recipe, pork with Skopelos plums.
Address: Skopelos, 37003
Tel.: +30 698 4449885, +30 697 2731140
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Will these styles work on a much cheaper Yamaha keyboard like a PSR E433 ? Where would I get lots of other styles for worship from?
Sorry it many not work on PSR E433 because of bank arrangement in that keyboard. Keyboards having style bank Introx3 and MainX4 are compatible. Even old models like PSR 1100, 2100, 3000 work. Latest versions compatible are PSR S series keyboard like 650, 710, 910, 750, 950, Tyros models. These styles are helpful for absolute beginners as well as performers. There are more songs done by me and I’ll be posting lots of them very soon.
Ola ,preciso muito dos styles compativeis com psr e433 pleaseeee!!!!!
Nossos estilos não são compatíveis com seu teclado. Teclados com bancos Intros X3 e bancos X4 funcionarão. Os teclados mais compatíveis são a série Yamaha PSR S 640,650,670,700,10, 750 etc.
hi can you share some styles please…
You can download all the styles from this site for free. Please use the download option. Email me for any specific questions
can you please upload / send malayalam songs styles
hi Can I just get the beats? I mean without the song played in the banks.
Hi Akila. This is the stuff only to encourage people having no musical knowledge. All our stuff are automated styles and we are not creating any beats or rhythms or playable styles right now.
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Enginecare Systems Australasia is a proud distributor of the Mann+Hummel oil cleaning centrifuge manufactured in the UK (originally known as Glacier and also known as Spinner II).
Mann+Hummel centrifuges provide the oil cleaning power to reduce operating costs and extend the service life of heavy-duty diesel, natural gas and Landfill engines.
Mann+Hummel centrifuges economically remove the most damaging by-products of the combustion process – the soot and fine contaminants that full-flow filters and other types of bypass filtration simply cannot stop.
A Mann+Hummel oil cleaning centrifuge is a cleanable, re-usable bypass filtration solution. It is simple to service and ruggedly constructed to provide dependable, trouble-free performance.
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- Centrifuges will maintain consistent fine particle extraction throughout the total oil service interval, unlike media-type filtration which can permanently block and cause the oil to bypass the filter altogether.
- Ultra-fine particle removal reduces wear at least 50%
- High efficiency maintains additive potency, extends oil life
- Large dirt holding capacity extends oil drain and service intervals
- Oil cleaning effectiveness extends full-flow filter life
- Reduced oil and filter consumption cuts waste disposal costs

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Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the uncharted territory of Nyaung Oo Phee Island, nestled in the pristine Andaman Sea of Southern Myanmar. Immerse yourself in our innovative “One Island One Resort” concept, where you’ll experience a perfect harmony of natural beauty and modern comfort in a private, secluded island within the Mergui Archipelago Kawthaung.Join your loved ones and discover a stunning diversity of wildlife and aquatic creatures, surrounded by vibrant coral reefs untouched by human intervention. Explore the island’s natural wonders through snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, and diving. This is a unique opportunity to reconnect with nature while enjoying the luxury and convenience of urban amenities. Don’t miss out on this brilliant idea for a perfect family or friends’ getaway.
- Experience the “One Island One Resort” concept on Nyaung Oo Phee Island
- Escape the modern world’s noise and pollution and discover the island’s natural rhythms
- Explore the island’s diverse habitats, including lush forests and clear waters teeming with marine life
- Savor fresh seafood specialties at the Victoria restaurant
- Enjoy lazy, carefree days on the island’s pristine beaches and under the clear night sky
Day 01: Yangon – Kawthaung
Start your adventure in the morning as you’re greeted by an English-speaking guide and transferred to the domestic airport for a scheduled flight to Kawthaung, formerly known as Victoria Point, located in the southernmost part of Myanmar. The flight duration is approximately two hours.
Once you arrive in Kawthaung, you’ll enter the Mergui Archipelago, an area renowned for its diversity of flora and fauna and stunning underwater scenery. The Mergui Archipelago was once home to the Moken Pearl Divers, a tribe famous for their incredible free-diving skills and underwater vision.
After landing at Kawthaung Airport, enjoy a short transfer to your hotel, where you’ll have the rest of the day and evening to relax and explore at your leisure.
Spend the night in Kawthaung, soaking up the local atmosphere and preparing for the exciting days to come.
Day 02: Kawthaung – Nyaung Oo Phee Island (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel before meeting your transfer guide for a safety briefing. Then, transfer to Kawthaung jetty and board a non-private speedboat for a 1 hour and 30-minute ride to Nyaung Oo Phee island. The Victoria Cliff resort, located on the tranquil shores of the Andaman Sea, offers panoramic views of the unspoiled Mergui Archipelago, providing a luxurious hideaway with a convenient location and a serene sense of solitude.
Upon arrival at Nyaung Oo Phee Island, relax and enjoy leisure time during the afternoon. Spend your holiday basking in paradise under the shade of tropical trees, soaking your feet in the crystal-clear water, feeling the soft, white sandy beach, and enjoying the cool sea breeze. The resort offers a wide range of activities, from the most relaxing to the most adventurous, including scuba diving, snorkeling, coral planting, kayaking, excursion trips, sunset cruises, trekking, island hopping, and cultural dance and fire shows.
Day 03: Victoria Cliff Resort (Nyaung Oo Phee Island) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Indulge in a plentiful breakfast while marveling at the stunning view. The resort’s unique charm is enduring, and the sandy shore and gentle waves of the beach immediately whisk away any worries from daily life. Spend the day at leisure, either relaxing at the hotel or embarking on one of the many exciting activities. Adventure enthusiasts can dive into the turquoise waters or explore the various available activities. As the sun sets, bask in the warm glow of the sunset. Overnight in the beautiful Victoria Cliff Resort on Nyaung Oo Phee Island.Overnight
Day 04: Victoria Cliff Resort (Nyaung Oo Phee Island) – Kawthaung – Yangon (Breakfast)
After enjoying breakfast with the ocean as your backdrop, it’s time to bid farewell to the luxurious resort. You’ll take a speedboat transfer back to Kawthaung (approx. 2 hours) and then a domestic flight to Yangon (approx. 2 hours). Upon arrival in Yangon, you’ll be transferred to your hotel or the Yangon international airport for your onward journey. This concludes your holiday, leaving you with unforgettable memories to cherish forever.
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November 6th – The BESA Times
Forty-Third Edition - Monday, 6th
Every week, a complete snapshot of what happened around the world in the past seven days
President Nicolás Maduro has called for a restructuring of Venezuela’s $89bn of debt. In a televised address on Thursday he said that the state oil company PDVSA would make more than $1.1bn debt payment on a bond due in 2017 and restructure its residual obligations with banks and investors. Francisco Rodriguez of Torino Capital said the announcement is a sign of the government’s intent to offer a take-it or leave-it offer to bondholders, although they will have little incentive to take part to the operation due to the country’s high default risk. Some analysts saw this move as an admission that the country is reaching the limits of its ability to keep paying its debt obligations given economic stresses and international sanctions. Moreover, some around Maduro are allegedly attempting to convince him to stop paying interests in the country’s debt altogether, citing the country’s current extreme economic conditions which see people starving every day.
The US unemployment rate is at its lowest level since 2000. Partly because of hurricane-induced reconstructions projects, the country’s unemployment rate has now reached 4.1%. These figures contradict last month’s expectations that the economy would start losing jobs for the first time since 2010. The unexpected improvement was also caused from a rise in hiring by bars and restaurants, which added an 89,000 jobs. Despite a September slowdown due to the Hurricane, it now appears the US in continuing its strong performance.
For the first time since 2007, the Bank of England has raised its interest rates. Despite weak levels of business investment, the Banks aid that growth should come as firms are benefiting from the weaker sterling and the global economy picks up pace. Higher contribution to GDP growth from exporters could also help offset falls in consumer spending and investment. The rate remains however at historically low levels and some saw in the move nothing but a reversal of the rate cut that had taken place immediately after last year’s referendum. The country is also facing an inflation rate of 2.9%, well above the Bank’s 2% target.
What to remember of last week's news?
Spanish judges have issued a European arrest warrant for former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont a day after eight other former Catalan government ministers were jailed in Spain. Mr. Puidgemont meanwhile flew to Belgium with the remaining part of his cabinet and failed to appear before a Spanish judge on Thursday. He said he would agree to go back to Spain only if he was guaranteed a “fair trial”. Charges moved against him are sedition, rebellion, misuse of funds and abuse of authority and contempt. The Belgian prosecutor Eric Ban der Sypt, who received the arrest warrants for Pugdemont and the others, said he would consider them and hand them over to an investigating judge.
President Donald Trump has publicly urged Saudi Aramco to list in the New York Stock Exchange. He said in a speech on Sunday “I want them to strongly consider the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq”. Saudi Aramco’s IPO is gaining a lot of attention with many politicians and businessmen fighting it to take place in their countries. The operation is believed to be the biggest IPO in history with an expected market value of hundreds of billions of dollars. So far, the London Stock Exchange has been tipped as the most likely winner.
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Explaining the unusually low U.S inflation rate by Gabriel Nagy
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A woman watches Mount Sinabung erupting in North Sumatra, just under 2,000 miles from Mount Agung in Bali (Photograph: Ivan Damanik/AFP/Getty Images)
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Apple’s $1000 iPhone X was released on Friday. Shares rose by 2.72% in mid-day trading. This has increased Apple’s market capitalization to around $900 billion, making it an all-time high for the company. Some analysts are predicting that if this upbeat in earnings and sales continues, we could see apple becoming a trillion-dollar company in the next months. The company’s commitment to spending tens of billions of dollars on research and development each year on cars, glasses, medical devices and more indicated Steve Jobs innovative thinking is still present within Apple.
What to expect for next week
In its third quarter of 2017, Tesla has delivered just 222 of its Model 3 cars. The Model’s low success is increasingly becoming a thorny issue as there is a waiting list of 400,000 people who have already purchased the $1000 Model 3. The initial intention to produce 5000 cars a week by January 2018 has already been delayed to March of the same year. In the 3rd quarter, the company announced a loss of over $600 million. Despite the bad news, the stock price did not fall as much as many expected. This shows the strong belief investors still have in Tesla for now but Elon Musk should hope they will not run out of patience.
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New Delhi: Delhi ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain on Tuesday resigned from the Cabinet, amid corruption allegations against them.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has accepted their resignations, officials said.
Deputy Chief Minister Sisodia was arrested by the CBI on Sunday evening in connection with alleged corruption in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped liquor policy for 2021-22.
Jain is currently lodged in Tihar Jail in a money laundering case.
No SC relief
Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court refused to entertain the bail plea filed by Sisodia, who is in CBI custody in connection with the excise policy case.
"We are not inclined to entertain the petition under Article 32 at this stage," a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha said.
The bench observed that just because the incident has happened in Delhi, Sisodia cannot come to the apex court directly as he has his remedies before the trial court concerned as well as the Delhi High Court.
Mastermind, says BJP
The repercussions of the probe into the Delhi excise policy case will soon reach the "mastermind", BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said on Tuesday after the Supreme Court refused to entertain the bail plea of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
"Satyamev Jayate...No relief from Supreme Court... Liquor minister will reveal all secrets and the repercussions of the investigation will also reach the mastermind," Tiwari said in a Hindi tweet.


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The wild card: storm chasing in Tornado Alley, Colorado
Fancy spending your next holiday tearing after a tornado? British company Weather Holidays offers a 10-day storm chasing experience smack bang in the heart of America’s Tornado Alley, near Denver, Colorado.
With the Rocky Mountains bordering to the west and the Gulf of Mexico bringing humidity and warmth from the south, the conditions combine to provide – literally – the perfect storm.
Twister freaks and geeks gather in Denver or Texas under the watchful eye of seasoned storm chaser Paul Sherman, who has an impressive track record in getting up close and personal with some dramatic storm action. Sherman has all the latest equipment in his chase vehicles, including mobile internet, satellite based Wxworks Mobile ThreatNet and GPS positioning so the team has the most up-to-date weather data available to ensure chasers are kept safe while getting as close to the action as possible.
May-June is peak tornado season and Weather Holidays has just four places remaining on its last two trips of the 2017 season on May 31 and June 13. Packages cost £1650 for a 10-day storm-chasing tour but that doesn’t include flights or meals. For more information, visit Weather Holidays website.
The postcard: Malta
Lonely Planet Magazine recently hailed Malta as its top ‘secret’ destination. A three-and-a-half hour flight from Prestwick Airport with Ryanair, it’s an easy destination for a blast of winter sun with temperatures remaining around 22 degrees throughout October.
Steeped in myth and ancient history, home to the famous Knights of St John, bombarded by the Germans during the war, stoic little Malta and its even littler sister Gozo offer a colourful fusion of Arabic, Italian and British cultures.
North of of Libya, south of Sicily and east of Tunisia, the island’s biblical-looking landscape (notably used as a backdrop for King’s Landing in Game of Thrones) is alternately lush and arid, and the dramatic coastline provides some of the best diving and snorkelling in the Mediterranean. For a small island it punches well above its weight.
Here’s our pick of Malta’s top 10 unmissable sites and experiences.
1. The harbour and waterfront, Valletta: imposing honey-coloured city walls and stone fortifications, dominated by the famous dome of the basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
2. The Blue Lagoon: a shallow bay of white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water on the tiny island of Comino between Malta and Gozo, warm, tranquil and perfect for swimming.
3. Popeye's Village: the original full-sized village set from the 1980 film starring Robin Williams, all crooked chimneys and ramshackle houses crowded around Anchor Bay near Mellieha.
4. The Cathedral: an extraordinary domed cave at Wied il-Ghasri on Gozo, lit naturally with silvery blue light from beneath, and so secret you need a guide to find it.
5. Mdina, Malta’s medieval walled city: ancient, atmospheric, and full of wonderful restaurants.
6. The Azure Window: an enormous eroded rock arch on Gozo, with a natural 30 foot deep pool, a popular bucket-list tick for divers.
7. The Blue Grotto: a series of caves on the southern coast of Malta, said to be the mythological home of the Sirens, beautiful nymphs who lured sailors to their doom.
8. Ggantija temple: a UNESCO heritage site on Gozo, the remains of these prehistoric temples date back to 3600BC, and are believed to be among the oldest free-standing built structures on earth.
9. Sunsets from Dingli Cliffs: spectacular photo opportunities on the southern coast of Malta.
10. St John's Co-catherdral, the Knights of Malta church: a richly ornate church dedicated to John the Baptist, built in Valletta by the Order of St John in 1577.


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PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - An autopsy has determined that an unarmed teenager was shot seven times when he was killed by police officers after what turned out to be a false report of an armed robbery, Pasadena police said Thursday.
Three of 19-year-old Kendrec McDade's gunshot wounds were fatal because they sliced through arteries in his lower abdomen and upper right arm, Lt. Phlunte Riddle said.
Authorities have said they shot and killed McDade on March 24 after receiving a 911 call from Oscar Carrillo, who claimed he was robbed at gunpoint by two men who matched the description of McDade and his 17-year-old friend.
The 17-year-old admitted to stealing Carrillo's laptop and gave the equivalent of a guilty plea in juvenile court earlier this month.
Authorities said Carrillo's call led officers to believe McDade was armed when they spotted him in an alley, and they opened fire when he made a motion at his waistband. Police said Carrillo later acknowledged lying about a gun to speed up officers' response.
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West Cliff School’s award-winning chef Kath Breckon cooked a special lunch for North Yorkshire county councillors, school staff and pupils in a special Food for Life event.
The council is using money from its public health grant to fund a two-year initiative which will see 20 schools in the county taking part in the Soil Association’s Food for Life programme.
The programme helps pupils to learn about where their food comes from through growing it, having cookery lessons and making farm visits.
West Cliff Primary School is working towards being a Food for Life Ambassador School to help to spread the message more widely to other schools.
The school invited county councillors Val Arnold, Janet Sanderson and David Chance to join them and see for themselves how good a Food for Life lunch looks and tastes. The lunch was prepared by Kath Breckon and staff from North Yorkshire County Caterers.
Cllr Arnold, Chairman of the Council, said County Caterers prides itself on having reached the Food for Life bronze catering mark for their school meals, which means standards set by.
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Kath, who has worked at West Cliff School for seven years, prepares meals for 140 children each day.


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I believe in vigorous and active political campaigns, and the clash of political principles. I believe that when people hear the truth, they will choose the truth. The challenge is that too often political truth gets trapped in campaign rhetoric and political pandering. The challenge for conservative candidates is piercing the rhetorical cacophony, amplified by the leftist mainstream media, and speak truthfully about why conservative principles promote those government policies that will improve the every day lives of the citizens of this state and the country. Smaller government, stronger families, less taxes, freedom and free enterprise and the key to the peace and stability of each community, and the prosperity of families and individuals. On that, all conservatives should agree.
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The departments of State, Treasury, Commerce and Homeland Security released the nine-page advisory that alerted companies about the potential risks of business in Hong Kong going forward.
The advisory stated that businesses face risks associated with electronic surveillance without warrants and the surrender of corporate and customer data to authorities.
Individuals and businesses should be aware of the potential consequences of engaging with sanctioned individuals or entities and further warned of potential reputational, economic, and legal risks of maintaining a presence or staff in Hong Kong.
Under the national security law, foreign nationals, including one U.S. citizen, have been arrested, it stated.
President Joe Biden had previewed the new advisory on Thursday, telling reporters at the White House that the business environment in Hong Kong is "deteriorating" and could worsen.
The U.S. under both the Trump and Biden administrations has determined that since the passage of a new national security law last year, Hong Kong no longer enjoys the significant autonomy from mainland China that Beijing had pledged to respect for 50 years when it assumed control of the former British colony in 1997.
Earlier this week, another advisory reminded American companies about potential sanctions liability if they engage in business with Chinese entities that operate in the western Xinjiang region, where China is accused of widespread repression of Uyghur Muslims and other minorities.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Diversity is an odd thing. Every interview I've been in recently, I've been asked about it - what's my stance on it? Apparently, saying I discriminate only on the grounds of ability isn't good enough. Oddly enough the one interview where I said that I have suffered discrimination because of my lifestyle choices I did get the job. Let us say that, and it's probably no secret, that oranges are not the only fruit. In future, my diversity questions will be rather more... open, I suspect. I am to a certain extent relatively discreet about the sexual aspect of my life : not that there is anything to hide, but because it's not of interest to anyone apart from myself. I don't care if someone's black or white, male or female, straight or gay. As long as they're not a Asshole. - The Urban Dictionary definition of asshole, by the way is "Anyone who doesn't do exactly what you think they ought to do, exactly when you think they ought to do it." (according to the 1990 census, "Wanker" is the 53,492nd most common surname in the United States)
Now.. I've filled in a few diversity forms, and they all look the same to me : a confabulation of choices to describe non-white backgrounds down to the upteenth degree, yet all 'White' people are lumped in under this one banner of "any white background". You know the cliche - all white people look the same. Where's my diversity? Being a white male - part of what is insultingly called 'dominator' culture - I am apparently oppressing people by virtue of the fact that I am something I have no control over. Don't even get me on the whole apologising for slavery debacle. I have nothing to apologise for.
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