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Free Trade Zone Authority holds talks with investors
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Ngardmau Free Trade Zone Authority Chairman Alan Seid led a group of state leaders on an investment exploration trip to China, visiting at least two major firms with different investment portfolios in early May.
The trip was a follow up to earlier negotiations between the Authority and Chinese company officials over the previous months, culminating in the companies' invitations for on-site visits and further discussions.
In the eastern Chinese city of Yantai, the delegation met with the president and top officials of a mining company, toured its sprawling facilities and engaged in lengthy negotiations that lasted well into the night. Outside Beijing, in still another seaside city, the group held formal talks with one of China's largest port developers, with at least 38 ongoing projects overseas.
As a follow up, officials from both firms pledged to return the gesture by traveling here this summer to assess the designated Free Trade Zone area in Ngardmau State and meet with authority officials.
The Authority is especially interested in developing Ngardmau Dock into a major commercial port, featuring shipping facilities, a marina and related amenities.
"The Authority believes this would open many economic opportunities for Ngardmau State, the national government and local businesses," Chairman Seid states.
Established pursuant to RPPL No. 6-40, the Ngardmau Free Trade Zone Authority's mandate is to identify and attract commercial activities to Palau, and to incentivize investors in an effort to diversify the local economy.
"It is the intention of the Olbiil Era Kelulau to encourage appropriate new business, industrial, and commercial enterprises to relocate to Palau. In order to encourage new economic activity, the Republic must provide tax and other financial incentives similar to those offered by other countries. To accomplish this, the Olbiil Era Kelulau finds that it is in the best interest of the people of the Republic to provide incentives in the form of tax relief for desirable businesses establishing operations within the free trade zone…," the law states in part.
State officials who accompanied Chairman Seid on the trip included Governor Johnston B. Aderdroi, Delegate Lucio Ngiraiwet, Ngardmau State Public Lands Authority Chairman Fermin Meriang, Ngirkebai Joshua Kumangai, Sakai Ngirchokebai and the state's Projects Manager Rodney Esebei. (PR)
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Two in court over cocaine-filled excavator
Finbar O'Mallon
Published: Monday, 4 November 2019 8:41 AM
Bail has been refused for two men in Queanbeyan over the trafficking of 384 kilograms of cocaine. Credit: AAP
Two men remain in custody over the alleged importation of 384 kilograms of cocaine found hidden in an excavator.
The matter was briefly mentioned in Queanbeyan Local Court on Monday and will return to court on January 13 after prosecutors confirm the charges.
Adam Phillip Hunter and Timothy John Engstrom, aged 33 and 34 respectively, are charged with importing a commercial quantity of border-controlled drug and attempting to possess a border-controlled drug.
No bail applications were made by either of the men, who didn't appear in court, but magistrate Michael Antrum formally refused bail.
The men were charged after a joint operation involving NSW, federal and ACT officers and Australian Border Force.
Border authorities discovered the cocaine-laden excavator in June after it was X-rayed at the Sydney Container Examination Facility.
The cocaine was then emptied out and replaced with another substance, before it was delivered to a Bungendore business on July 14 where the two men were arrested.
It's alleged the second-hand machine from South Africa concealed 384kg of cocaine with a street value of about $144 million.
At the time, acting ABF deputy commissioner operations Sharon Huey said the concealment of the cocaine was "incredibly sophisticated".

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Two "retired" Madera men, Doug Matheson and Larry Miller, recently hired new attorneys to ask U.S. Magistrate Judge Dennis L. Beck to release four Chinese immigrants who fled China because of that country's forced abortion and birth control policies and for freedom of religion issues. There currently is a habeas corpus petition pending in the U.S. District Court, Ninth District.
Matheson and Miller read an article about refugee Zhou Shiu Yon in World Magazine earlier this year. The men were compelled by Jesus' commands in Matthew 25 to visit Zhou, so they contacted Tim Palmquist of Voice For Life. Since then, they have visited different refugees at least once every week.
Miller and Matheson have developed a new phonetic alphabet system, which they use to teach the refugees English and the Bible.
Unfortunately, these attorneys proved to be unscrupulous, and did not produce positive results for the refugees (although the refugees were eventually freed through other means). For more information, see the article here entitled "Hope or Hoax."


What's expected to be boxing's biggest ever fight on a worldwide basis has been signed.
Floyd Mayweather Junior will face Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2nd.
The contest is expected to generate revenues of over 160-million pounds.
The pair are considered the top two competitors of their generation.


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Home » Community » The Mound » Background information
History of the site
It is understood that the site now known as Jubilee Fields was in military ownership as far back as the 1800's and was used as a brickyard during the construction of the nearby Weedon Ordnance Depot prior to the canal and railway being constructed. A review of documented evidence in the form of historic maps shows that Jubilee Fields was partly used as allotment gardens between 1927- 1952.
In 1978 the site was purchased from the Ministry of Defence for £4000.00 and ownership was transferred Daventry District Council and subsequently to Weedon Bec Parish Council. The transfer deed is presented at Appendix A in the Evidence Report - link below
We understand from a letter dated 16th March 2015, sent to Weedon Bec Parish Council by Mike Jephcott of Daventry District Council, that due to the short period of time that the land was in the ownership of DDC, Daventry District Council do not consider to have inherited legal title and that the land essentially passed from the MOD to Weedon Bec Parish Council. This letter is presented at Appendix B in the Evidence Report - link below
Images available are also available at
http://www.cambridgeairphotos.com/ that show the current outline of The Mound in 1964.
The land has been in the ownership of Weedon Bec Parish Council since 1978 and has been used for recreation purposes at all times.
The site is a raised mound of earth situated to the north eastern corner of the recreation ground known as Jubilee Fields, Weedon Bec. This raised mound of earth is hereinafter referred to as 'The Mound'. Access to The Mound is currently restricted by Heras fencing but the site was formally used as a children's play area and as a means of access to a pedestrian gate to the north onto Bridge Street.
The boundary to the north east is defined by a retaining wall supporting a railway embankment upon which the West Coast Mainline runs. The boundary to the North West is defined by an intermittent hedge and low fence. Boundaries to the south were previously undefined but Heras fencing has now been erected to restrict public access.
The remaining areas of Jubilee Fields continue to be used for recreation and include a football pitch. The Mound, and the wider recreation ground known as Jubilee Fields, has been subject to soil testing on three occasions that Weedon Bec Parish Council are aware of. The most recent of these tests was conducted in 2015 and identified contaminants above safe levels, most notably asbestos.
Weedon Bec Parish Council are now required to remediate the land to render it safe for public access and have elected to remove the contaminated land in its entirety.
A contractor has been selected, following a tender process, for the removal of The Mound at a cost of £214,986.00. This is clearly a significant financial burden currently borne by Weedon Bec Parish Council and we have taken steps to identify the source of the contamination, to better understand the basis of this liability.
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So we see a movie every week, but some times there are too many movies and certain people *cough*chris*cough* don't want to see some of them. In Bruges was one of these movies. All in all this movie was pretty damn good. It's essentially a Hitman movie, but not like one you've ever seen before.
Without giving too much away. The movie starts off with two guys who are in Bruges after a Hit. And that's half the movie. The movie takes a turn about half through and changes quite a bit, but it's a very logical change, ane made a lot of sense. this movie is probably least action-packed action movie ever, but the real charm of this movie is the charcters. They were all great especially the midget actor.
I highly recomend renting this movie. Even if you hate Colin Farrell, don't worry, every one else makes up for it.
battle of shaker heights ??
how well do you know Travis?
Ed Gein The Butcher Of Plainfield ?
Day of the Dead ?


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L'immorale è un film del 1967 diretto da Pietro Germi con Ugo Tognazzi, presentato in concorso al 20º Festival di Cannes.

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Sergio Masini è un poligamo nell'Italia degli anni sessanta. Professore di violino, divide la sua vita tra due famiglie parallele, quella con la moglie Giulia e quella con Adele, che lo assorbono in modo totale, sia per i duplici impegni di padre e marito, sia per l'amore che lo lega a entrambe. A complicare ulteriormente la vicenda si inserisce un nuovo amore, Marisa, una giovane musicista conosciuta durante una trasferta. Incapace di recidere i legami precedenti, si alterna tra le tre donne moltiplicando le bugie, i pranzi, i regali per le varie ricorrenze sia per le amanti, sia per i figli. Sergio sogna di poter riunire tutti in una grande famiglia tanto da cominciare a far incontrare di nascosto alcuni dei familiari sotto i suoi occhi.

Una notte litiga con Marisa che scappa e lascia la città. Sergio scopre che è incinta e si reca nel paese d'origine della donna per portarla via con lui. Ma qui viene picchiato brutalmente dal padre e dal fratello della ragazza. Ma Sergio è pronto a tutto pur di evitare che Marisa abortisca. Il parroco gli consiglia di rompere tutte queste relazioni e di mettere chiarezza alla sua vita, ma Sergio ama tutte e tre le donne. Marisa, intanto, partorisce e diventa tanto accondiscendente nei confronti della vita complessa di Sergio da spingere l'uomo ad andare in vacanza con la moglie. Sergio di lì a poco muore stressato da una vita così complessa. Il funerale si chiude sul volto della moglie, la più misteriosa e pacata: come può essere che non abbia mai saputo delle altre?

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Riconoscimenti
1967 - David di Donatello
Miglior attore protagonista a Ugo Tognazzi
1968 - Nastro d'argento
Candidatura al Miglior attore protagonista a Ugo Tognazzi
Candidatura al Migliore fotografia in bianco e nero a Aiace Parolin
1967 - Globo d'oro
Miglior attore a Ugo Tognazzi
1967 - Festival di Cannes
Candidatura alla Palma d'oro a Pietro Germi
 1968 - Golden Globe
Candidatura al Miglior film straniero (Italia)
Candidatura al Miglior attore in un film commedia o musicale a Ugo Tognazzi

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Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Film commedia
Film diretti da Pietro Germi

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ContentWatch Announces Its New Board of Directors
SALT LAKE CITY--Aug. 18, 2004 - ContentWatch Inc., the trusted provider of Internet protection tools designed for novices and technical users alike, today announced its new board of directors.
Dennis Webb, a founder of Franklin Quest (now Franklin Covey), has been named as chairman and Brent Bishop, also co-founder of Franklin Quest and former chief executive officer of the nationwide dollar-store chain Greenbacks All-a-Dollar, has been named ContentWatch president, chief executive officer and director.
Webb and Bishop are joined by Darwin A. John, former special advisor to the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and former chief information officer for the FBI, Jack W. Sunderlage, a former regional vice president of global accounts, West region for Compaq/Hewlett-Packard, and Lester W. B. Moore, executive vice president for Bain Capital, LLC. This new board of directors with its diverse backgrounds and skill sets in the areas of sales, technology (specifically Internet security technologies) and capital markets boasts more than 100 years of executive technology management experience.
"I don't believe it is possible for ContentWatch to have a more talented leadership team where the individuals have made such a dramatic impact in their respective life roles," Webb said. "ContentWatch has gathered a board of directors that includes those who have trained the world's business leaders, those who oversee information security for the United States' federal law enforcement agency and those who have driven sales for one of the largest technology companies in the world. Each plays an integral part in helping ContentWatch to become the world leader in thought and technology for Internet protection tools."
Dennis R. Webb - Chairman of the Board
Dennis R. Webb has been extensively involved in the co-founding and creation of other successful businesses, including Franklin Covey (formerly Franklin Quest). While at Franklin Covey he was responsible for $250 million of product development and distribution and trained executives and personnel from numerous Fortune 500 companies, including PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Dow Chemical, Merrill Lynch and Citibank. Webb is a much sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics including leadership, time management, financial planning and team building.
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With an educational background in management and finance, Bishop has excelled in business and in the community throughout his career. In 1991 he founded Greenbacks All-a-Dollar, where he served as chairman and chief executive officer and was responsible for growing the company from one to 100 retail stores in 10 states during a 12-year period. In acknowledgment of Bishop's role in the success of Greenbacks, he was awarded the Ernst & Young Utah Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2001. Under Bishop's leadership, Greenbacks was sold to Dollar Tree in July 2003 for more than $100 million. Prior to starting Greenbacks, Bishop was one of the co-founders of Franklin Covey along with Webb.
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Jack W. Sunderlage joins the ContentWatch board of directors after his 2002 retirement from Compaq/Hewlett-Packard as regional vice president of global accounts, West region. Sunderlage has enjoyed a long and successful career in the information technology industry where he also held key sales and marketing executive positions with Burroughs, UNISYS and Digital Equipment.
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Jan. 6 committee on Capitol attack wants to talk to Rudy Giuliani
Dave Goldiner
New York – Rudy Giuliani is the latest associate of former President Trump to come under the microscope of the Congressional panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
The House select committee is "going through the process" of seeking the ex-mayor's testimony, chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) told CNN Tuesday.
The committee has not so far issued either a subpoena to Giuliani or a letter asking him to cooperate voluntarily.
Giuliani did not respond to a request for comment.
A key speaker at the Jan. 6 Stop the Steal rally, Giuliani urged thousands of Trump supporters to put Congress under "trial by combat" over their plans to certify President Biden's election victory.
Given that he was serving as the former president's personal lawyer at the time. Giuliani may have a stronger argument than some other Trump acolytes for refusing to testify before the committee's probe, which the former president decries as a witch hunt.
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Q: Estimate $\Gamma$-Function using Stirling's Formula It is not hard to show that we can modify the functional equation of the riemann $\zeta$-function to
$$\zeta(1-s)=2^{1-s}\pi^{-s}\cos\frac{\pi s}{2} \Gamma(s)\zeta(s)$$
Now the textbook claims that
$$2^{1-s}\pi^{-s}\cos\frac{\pi s}{2} \Gamma(s)=O(\vert t\vert^{\frac{1}{2}-\sigma})$$ for $-5\leq\sigma\leq5$, $s=\sigma+it$
The first two factors are supposed to be bounded on this and are no problem. But I am not sure how to deal with the cosine and the $\Gamma$-function. I thought about applying Stirlings formula, but it is only available for $\sigma>0$. Also I dont know how to deal with the cosine.
Maybe I am lagging some standard knowledge about the $\Gamma$-function and there are some supposedly well known estimations.
The author does not lose any words about how this is supposed to be proven so I would appreciate any help or hints how to deal with this problem

A: To understand the cosine term, write it as a sum of exponentials.
For $\Gamma$, there is a well-known form of Stirling's formula that is uniform approximately in wedges away from the negative real axis and $0$. Stated more rigorously, the following is true.

Fix any $\delta > 0$. Let $\Omega \subset \mathbb{C}$ denote the region consisting of $z$ with $\lvert z \rvert \geq \delta$ and $\lvert \arg z \rvert < \pi - \delta$. Then
$$ \Gamma(z) = \sqrt{2 \pi} \, z^{z - \tfrac{1}{2}} e^{-z}
\big( 1 + O(\lvert z \rvert^{-1}) \big). $$

In the fixed region that you're considering, where it's not necessary to have large negative real parts, it would also be sufficient to use a Stirling estimate for $\mathrm{Re}\, s > 0$ and the functional equation for $\Gamma$ to translate this estimate to an estimate for $\mathrm{Re}\, s > -5$, say.

In practice, a very useful form of Stirling's Formula is the following:
$$\begin{align}
 \lvert \Gamma(z) \rvert &\asymp e^{- \mathrm{Re} z}
 \lvert z \rvert^{\mathrm{Re} z - \frac{1}{2}} e^{- (\arg z)(\mathrm{Im} z)} \tag{1}\\
&\asymp \lvert t \rvert^{\sigma - \frac{1}{2}} e^{- \frac{\pi t}{2} } \tag{2},
\end{align}$$
where the second line writes $z = \sigma + it$ and holds for $\sigma$ constrained to a fixed vertical strip as $\lvert t \rvert \to \infty$. This last line is often sufficient for number theoretical bounding (including your question).
Let us first consider your question with this form, and then show how to get this form of Stirling from the previous (more commonly stated) version.
You consider
$$ \zeta(1-s)=2^{1-s}\pi^{-s}\cos\frac{\pi s}{2} \Gamma(s)\zeta(s). $$
I'll write $s = \sigma + it$ now. For $\sigma$ in any fixed strip and as $\lvert t \rvert \to \infty$, the factors $2^{1 - s}$ and $\pi^{-s}$ are absolutely bounded in size. I ignore them.
Write
$\cos \frac{\pi s}{2} = (1/2)(e^{i \pi s /2} + e^{-i \pi s / 2}),$ so that $\cos \frac{\pi s}{2} = O\big( e^{\pi \lvert t \rvert / 2} \big)$ in strips. This exponential cancels with the exponential in the final approximation in the last form of Stirling's that I gave above, leaving just
$$ 2^{1-s}\pi^{-s}\cos\frac{\pi s}{2} \Gamma(s) \ll \lvert t \rvert^{\sigma - (1/2)}. $$
I note that the exponent is the negative of the inverse in your original question, but this one is correct.
To prove this absolute value form of Stirling, let us continue to write $z = \sigma + it$ and discard $\sqrt{2\pi}$ immediately. Then we have that
$$ \lvert \Gamma(z) \rvert \asymp \lvert e^{-z} \rvert \,
\lvert z^{z - (1/2)} \rvert. $$
The exponential is easy. It appears in $(1)$ and is uniformly bounded in vertical strips, so it doesn't need to appear in $(2)$.
We now use that
$$ z^{z - (1/2)} = e^{(z - 1/2)(\log \lvert z \rvert + i \arg z)} = \lvert z \rvert^{z - (1/2)} e^{(z - 1/2)(i \arg z)}. $$
Taking absolute values, we find that
$$ \lvert z^{z - (1/2)} \rvert = \lvert z \rvert^{\sigma - (1/2)} e^{- t \arg z }. $$
This proves $(1)$.
To prove $(2)$, we fix $\sigma$ to a strip and think of $t$ as being large. Then $\lvert z \rvert \approx \lvert t \rvert$, and $\arg z \to \pm \pi/2$. One can show that these approximations are correct to first order (though like many Stirling bounds, this is annoying). Note that the sign of $t$ and $\arg z$ agree, which is why the exponential becomes $e^{- \pi \lvert t \rvert / 2 }$, ignoring the sign of $t$. This (mostly) proves $(2)$.

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Well, today…The word "ironic" comes to mind. This morning, I was celebrating discipline, thinking of how far I've come, scoffing at the idea that "no discipline is pleasant at the time." I was feeling successful and happy with all of the new disciplines I have added to my life over the course of the week, and I was also happy about the other areas in which I am usually pretty disciplined.
This week, I started exercising every day right off the bat. By the second day, I was drinking 64 ounces of water daily. Then today, I ditched my usual sugary breakfast and had eggs with low fat cheese mixed in. Doing so well. Establishing new habits! Even if I am only almost a week in—still, that's victory! Yay!
In the midst of these changes, I have not hit the dieting hard-core, but I've been trying to watch it, and not go crazy. Of course, today was all about the crazy. I just got off track in my day, and started eating. Then, I ate some more. Sigh. Sadness.
I still did the other things—I had my healthy breakfast, I exercised, and I drank my water…but, I feel so remorseful about the area(s) where I still do not use discipline and self-control. It might be nice if we could compartmentalize our lives, but discipline and self-control need to be part of everything we do, think, and say. Without discipline and self-control, all of our plans can be derailed and it can change the face of a day from good to depressing. Discipline and self-control are virtues that help us to be at peace with ourselves and to accept the blessing that comes with boundaries.
One of my favorite portions of scripture is in Psalm16. In it, the Psalmist says, "The boundary lines have fallen or me in pleasant places." That tells me that discipline is a safe guard, and it is pleasant. It keeps us safe, and happy.
Tomorrow, it will be time to begin looking at a new power thought. Today, I am thinking about this big area where I still need the work of discipline and self-control—eating. What to do? I think I need a more concrete idea of the boundaries I want to observe in my eating, and I also need some ideas for things to do when I am tempted to eat emotionally. It's a little overwhelming to think of all the areas in my life where I need to use more self-control, but I have made progress this week. Tomorrow is a new day.
One challenge I have faced is that I am on spring break this week. It doesn't sound challenging, but it means that I have lots of unscheduled time, which I am not used to. I love the idea of waking up and just meandering through the day getting a few things done here and there, but I am realizing (reluctantly) that I need to make some kind of schedule or plan for the day so that I stay busy and productive and do not get off track with my eating or anything else. I have tried to avoid planning to much because I want to enjoy my break without a big "to do" list hanging over my head, but I am now thinking that I blueprint for the day with some productive tasks and fun mixed in is the way to go. Blessings!


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EXPLORE SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Your guide to the best flavours from the winegrowing regions.
"Home to many of Australia's most prestigious and well-known wine regions, South Australia produces more wine than any other State."
Home to many of Australia's most prestigious and well known wine regions including the Barossa, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra and Clare Valley, South Australia produces more wine than any other State. At the Barossa, with its strong German ancestry, visitors can enjoy the home base of iconic brands including Penfolds, Wolf Blass, Yalumba and Jacob's Creek, or taste the powerful reds from shiraz and grenache grapes the region is best known for. The Barossa is also a bounty of artisan foods from skilled producers. Flat, remote Coonawarra is known for its outstanding cabernet sauvignons, while vineyards such as d'Arenberg and Hardy's are famous for their reds from McLaren Vale. The Clare Valley is known for world-class rieslings with labels such as Grosset, Taylors and Jim Barry, while the Adelaide Hills' cool-climate conditions are made for quality pinot noir, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc from labels such as Shaw + Smith, The Lane Vineyard, Bird in Hand and Longview.
The Barossa region, which also incorporates the cooler Eden Valley, is home to world-renowned producers including Penfolds, Henschke and Yalumba, and has been named on the New York Times' list of "must-see" destinations in Australia. Just one hour north of Adelaide, the Barossa was first settled by migrants fleeing Germany and their fifth and sixth-generation descendants are still making wines.
"The Barossa is best known for its assertive wines, particularly reds made from shiraz and grenache grapes grown on some of the world's oldest-surviving vines."
The Barossa is best known for its assertive wines, particularly reds made from shiraz and grenache grapes grown on some of the world's oldest-surviving vines. The cooler Eden Valley is known for stellar rieslings. Leading Barossa wineries include Wolf Blass, Yalumba, Seppeltsfield, St Hallett, Peter Lehmann and Bethany, along with boutique producers such as Elderton, Turkey Flat, Charles Melton, Schild Estate and Torbreck. Penfolds Grange and Henschke Hill of Grace are the regional icons, with Torbreck's The Laird hot on their heels.
MUST-VISIT CELLAR DOORS
Seppeltsfield
Historic Seppeltsfield, home to some of the finest
fortified wines in the country, has been completely
revamped with its new gardens, impressive tasting
room and Fino at Seppeltsfield restaurant.
SHOP SEPPELTSFIELD
The Schrapel family has been growing grapes in the
Barossa Valley for over 140 years. The first vineyard
was planted in 1852 from cuttings carried from Europe.
You must visit their historic cellar door with their
spectacular views of the Barossa Valley.
SHOP BETHANY
The Yalumba cellar door not only provides wine
tastings but guests also have the opportunity to
experience behind the scenes tours of the famous
on-site Cooperage, vineyard tours and the Smith
Family Museum.
SHOP YALUMBA
Peter Gago
The Penfolds Chief Winemaker shares his insider's guide to the best of the Barossa Valley.
Read the Q&A with Peter Gago>
The Fleurieu Peninsula, of which McLaren Vale is the wine heartland, is just a 45-minute drive south of Adelaide and is blessed with a beautiful coastline and vineyards that produce some of Australia's gutsiest, most flavoursome red wines. In and around McLaren Vale and Willunga in the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges there are 60-plus cellar doors and a warm country welcome, along with some excellent restaurants and cafés.
"In and around McLaren Vale, there are 60-plus cellar doors and a warm country welcome."
The first vines were planted at Chateau Reynella in 1838 and shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, grenache, chardonnay and viognier are among the most planted grapes while lesser known varieties including sangiovese, tempranillo, chenin blanc, fiano, vermentino and tannat thrive. Many of the leading wineries here are family-owned, including Oliver's Taranga, d'Arenberg, Coriole, Angoves and Geoff Merrill. Also check out Wirra Wirra, S.C. Pannell and Fall From Grace. More than half the regional producers are members of a local sustainability program.
S.C. Pannell
S.C. Pannell was established in 2004 and has grown
the vineyard with a wide variety of wines to sample
at the cellar door. You can also enjoy a decadent
menu with wine pairings at their onsite restaurant.
SHOP S.C. PANNELL
The cellar door is in a restored 19th-century homestead with magnificent views. In summer visitors can select a tutored tasting or shiraz master class. Lunch at d'Arry's Verandah features local produce matched with the eclectic winery range.
SHOP D'ARENBERG
Coriole
Founded in 1967, this family-run vineyard is well known for producing intense but balanced shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and grenache varieties. It's a beautiful place to visit and will be a feast for all your senses as you walk, eat and drink to taste their outstanding produce.
SHOP CORIOLE
Steve Pannell
The SC Pannell Chief Winemaker shares his insider's guide to the best of McLaren Vale.
Read the Q&A with Steve Pannell>
Coonawarra is one of Australia's most remote wine-producing districts – but also one of its most renowned, producing world-class cabernet sauvignons and shirazes that are invariably beautifully balanced. Coonawarra is just a small dot on the map roughly halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide.
"Coonawarra is one of Australia's most remote wine-producing districts, but also one of its most renowned."
A cigar-shaped flat strip of red "terra rossa" soil runs from the hamlet of Penola to just north of the minuscule Coonawarra township – a distance of just 24 kilometres – and it is here that you'll find some of the most revered names in Australian wine, including Wynns Coonawarra Estate, Yalumba The Menzies, Katnook Estate and Brands Laira (recently purchased by the Casella family of Yellowtail fame), along with esteemed boutique producers including Otellia, Balnaves, Redman, Bowen Estate, Majella and Rymill. With Coonawarra, the coolest wine region in the state, often unable to meet demand, the nearby regions of Padthaway and Wrattonbully have thrived.
This heritage-listed triple-gabled winery was the
birthplace of the wine industry on the Limestone
Coast. The interactive "Make Your Own" blend
experience is popular and guests are invited
to buy a platter and glass of wine to soak up
the ambiance.
SHOP WYNNS COONAWARRA ESTATE
Ottelia
Taste the growing portfolio of wine at the Ottelia
cellar door whilst enjoying the sourdough pizzas
and seasonal dishes made with their own produce.
SHOP OTELLIA
Rymill
Rymill cellar door is a unique experience where
guests are invited to go behind the scenes and
sample a wide variety of wines whilst enjoying
spectacular views of the vineyards. You can also
visit their art exhibition.
SHOP RYMILL
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As of 19 March 2019, ROCB A/P is having 8 full-time seconded staff members, 1 from China, 1 from Korea, 1 from Hong Kong, China, 2 from Japan (including Head of the ROCB A/P), and 3 from Thailand.
In addition, the representatives from New Zealand Customs Service and Australia Customs and Border Protection Services based in Bangkok provide regular support and assistance to the ROCB A/P's activities.
The ROCB A/P very much appreciates to the home administrations of the above-mentioned seconded staff members for their contributions to the ROCB A/P and the regional capacity building (CB) activities. The ROCB A/P would like to extend its profound appreciation to Japan Customs and Korea Customs Services (KCS) for providing financial support through their respective Customs Cooperation Funds (CCF/Japan, CCF/Korea and CCF/China respectively), who are the main sponsors for the CB activities conducted by the ROCB A/P. In addition, the ROCB A/P would like to express its special thanks to our development partners (DPs), in particular the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Regional Vice Chair, the Regional Training Centers (RTCs) as well as our host administration, the Thai Customs Department, for their contributions in various forms.


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UMi Super, Max and Plus will receive Android 7.0 Nougat before Christmas
UMi proves to be increasingly attentive to its products and its users, not only for the competitive pricing and marketing of products only through websites online, also for the announce of the arrival of the update to Android 7.0 Nougat in its three more emblematic models, even before the end of 2016: UMi Super, UMi Max and the recent UMi Plus.
In fact, to be exact, UMi has already announced the release date of the update: December 24, or what is the same, Christmas Eve. In addition, the so-called "UMi N Plan 2016" of changes made by UMi, includes more updates planned for other smartphones of the company. Those with Helio P10 SoC will be the favorites for the deployment of the update.
In recent years, China smartphones have greatly diminished the economic gap with the most famous proposals in the West. Both in terms of hardware and aesthetic differences, differences have diminished, in a comparison between smartphones and devices of the same quality, cheaper than usual to find in the Far East. This is the case of UMi Super, a smartphone with a Full HD resolution of 5.5 inches and battery of 4000 mAh sold for $ 229.47 on Amazon.
UMi Super also features a MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) processor supported by 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in storage, expandable by using microSD memory cards. This smartphone has USB type C, which ensures compatibility with all accessories in the market. In addition, it incorporates a 13-megapixel camera capable of recording at 1080p.
Despite the low price, UMI Super is a device with 8.5 mm thick aluminum alloy and a screen 2.5D with rounded corners. It also incorporates a dual SIM module to use two different operators at the same time, and also supports LTE 800MHz band, very useful here, and incorporates a sensor to scan fingerprints. On the software side, still uses Android 6.0 Marshmallow until December.
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Egyptian Police Strike is Latest Challenge to National Security
While Egypt's military not only survived the January 25 Revolution, but succeeded in taking complete control of all government functions, the internal collapse of the nation's Interior Ministry continues (see Terrorism Monitor, April 7, 2011; Terrorism Monitor Briefs, July 22). Responsible for Egypt's domestic security and policing, the Interior Ministry was blamed for much of the violence inflicted on demonstrators during the Revolution. Former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly is now facing charges connected to the deaths of protestors, as are a number of other police officials. However, many police never returned to work after the Revolution, while others have engaged in anti-Ministry protests and arson attacks on police facilities. Now a series of police strikes has broken out across Egypt that threatens to bring an end to the Egyptian Interior Ministry in its current form.
Striking Egyptian Police, Cairo
Demoralization is the dominant trend in Egypt's police forces since the Revolution, with many fearing prosecution by the nation's new military rulers. The police strikes are also part of a larger wave of labor unrest that continues to sweep Egypt since the Revolution, with damaging effects on the national economy and the nation's tourism industry, an important source of jobs and foreign currency.
The police strikes began on October 24. Thousands of police have gathered in a camp outside the gates of the Interior Ministry headquarters in Cairo, while in the Red Sea Province city of Hughada, striking police stormed the local police headquarters and destroyed the office of its director. Police at Cairo's international airport have erected tents in the airport's arrivals hall (al-Masry al-Youm [Cairo], October 26). Most importantly, the strikers' have threatened not to provide security for Egypt's November 27 parliamentary elections.
Though he was regarded as an unpopular choice within the ministry, new Interior Minister Mansur Essawy took office last March by pledging he would restore security and reduce the role played in Egyptian life by the security services (Ahram Online, March 23; al-Jazeera, March 7). However, since the revolution police are rarely seen on the streets and Egyptians have been urged to take measures to ensure their own security. Crime rates are soaring and car-theft has become an epidemic as police fail or refuse to respond to complaints (Ahram Online, October 26).
Many of the protestors' grievances predate the Revolution, but complainants at that time were routinely met with investigation, punishment or dismissal. Though the nature of the exact grievances differs according to local circumstances, most can be grouped into the following categories:
Calls for the resignation of Interior Minister Mansur Essawy.
Higher wages, though some police have said this does not necessarily entail greater funds from the public purse, only the proper distribution of funds now stolen by senior police officials.
Access to police hospitals, which in practice are only open to senior police officers and their friends and families.
Improved working hours and coverage of transportation expenses.
The dismissal of a number of police generals known for corruption and their close ties to former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly.
An end to military trials for policemen. Some striking policemen claim it was fear of military trials for disobedience that was responsible for their brutal treatment of protestors during the Revolution (Bikya Masr [Cairo], October 25; al-Masry al-Youm, October 24, October 26).
Some demonstrating policemen have complained their representatives have emerged from discussions from senior ministry officials with raises for themselves, but nothing for their comrades (Daily News Egypt, October 25).
Civilian ministry workers have also joined the protests, claiming they are treated worse than the policemen, although demands such as institutionalized recruitment of their sons and daughters for ministry jobs seem to reflect the ways of the old regime (Daily News Egypt, October 25).
On October 25, the ministry issued a statement saying it had agreed to most of the strikers' demands, but warned that it would not tolerate any threats to the security of the November parliamentary elections (al-Masry al-Youm [Cairo], October 26). Deputy Interior Minister General Abd al-Latif al-Bidiny offered some observations on the strike on state TV on October 26, acknowledging the legitimacy of the strikers' demands while suggesting the entire structure of the Interior Ministry needed to be replaced, but only after the political and security spheres had stabilized (al-Masry al-Youm [Cairo], October 26).
This article was first published in the October 28, 2011 issue of the Jamestown Foundation's Terrorism Monitor
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Former Deputy Commander Describes Work of Russia's Alpha Counter-Terrorism Unit
The former deputy commander and 15-year veteran of Russia's elite Alfa counterterrorist unit, Sergey Goncharov, has shed some light on various controversial operations carried out by his former unit in a wide-ranging interview carried by a Russian magazine (Itogi, October 10). Goncharov is currently head of the Alfa Veteran Association which has engaged in anti-Yeltsin political activism in the past but is mainly concerned now with providing protection to Russian "VIPs."
Alfa's participation in incidents such as the January 1991 massacre of Lithuanian civilians in Vilnius has left some Alfa veterans open to prosecution (see Rian.ru, July 22). Nonetheless, Goncharov maintains that Alfa Group does not act as an enforcement team for politicians: "We have never been afraid to disagree with decisions imposed from above. And when some kind of TsK [Central Committee] member, who has never held anything other than a hunting rifle, orders us to resolve a problem in a particular way, he needs to be politely sent away. And they have been sent away."
Goncharov defended the Alfa Group's role in the 2002 Nord-Ost Theater crisis (in which 129 hostages were killed by poison gas released by Russian Special Forces) and the 2004 Beslan hostage crisis (in which 334 hostages and 21 security men were killed in a bungled rescue operation): "Both operations are black marks on both the unit and on the history of Russian antiterrorist efforts. Nonetheless, in the first one, in my opinion, the tactic that was selected was the only possible solution to avoid an enormous loss of life. Of course, it is a great pity that hostages were killed and died from [gas] poisoning, but the use of the so-called "laughing gas" was just about the only solution available at that time… The use of the gas allowed us to enter the auditorium and with precise sniper fire neutralize the terrorists, without incurring huge losses [to Alfa forces]. But at Beslan actually there was no assault. There the guys saved the children, and did not kill the terrorists. They drew fire on themselves as they covered the students with their own bodies."
In 2005, Goncharov made the surprising claim, against all available evidence, that the assassination of former Chechen President Zelimkhan Yandarbiyev in Qatar was carried out by American Special Forces rather than Russian agents (Pravda, August 20, 2005; for the assassination see Terrorism Monitor, May 17, 2005).
However, Goncharov advocates the "targeted elimination of terrorist leaders," suggesting that the Alfa group has an important role to play in such operations: "[Assassination] is one of the most effective methods of combating terrorism under contemporary conditions. Using medical terminology, the 'Alfa' group is a sharp scalpel, a direct action instrument, and the final argument when pills and enemas do not help." Goncharov notes, however, that such operations can only have a limited effect: "If someone thinks that the elimination of a single leader will result in the destruction of an entire command, this is not correct. Terrorism is an enormous business, in which many countries are engaged. This business is passed on as a legacy, from one killed leader to another."
Turning to the ongoing conflict in the North Caucasus, Goncharov maintains that the struggle there is financed by external sources: "Fighting in our North Caucasus has been going on so long not for an ideal, but only because combat operations are so lavishly financed. And by whom? One can only speculate. But I personally think this: no matter how hard we try to become friends with the Americans, we will never become friends with them. We can only be fellow travelers with them up until the time they use us for their own purposes. And then they will continue on their own way. And instability in the North Caucasus plays into their hands."
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A Portable War: Libya's Internal Conflict Shifts to Mali
Mali, like its neighbor Niger, is facing the return of an estimated 200,000 of its citizens from Libya. Most are Malian workers and their families who have been forced to flee Libya by the virulently "anti-African" forces that have seized power in that country. Some, however, are long-term Tuareg members of the Libyan military who have suddenly lost their jobs but not their arms. Armed Tuareg began returning to northern Mali in large numbers in August and continue to arrive in their homeland in convoys from Libya (El-Khabar [Algiers], August 29).
Unfortunately, Mali has nothing to offer these returnees; not aid, not employment, nor even a sense of national identity; in sum, nothing that might provide some counter-incentive to rebellion. Disenchantment with the West is at an all-time high among the Tuareg. Even the French have fallen from favor; while the Tuareg could once count on a sympathetic reception in Paris and from elements of the French military, in the last few months Tuareg fighters have found themselves on the receiving end of French airstrikes and their home communities attacked by French-armed rebels. Both France and the United States have also made extensive efforts to train and equip the generally ineffective and cash-strapped militaries of Mali, Niger and several other Sahara/Sahel states in the name of combatting terrorism, improvements that run counter to Tuareg interests. A Malian government minister was quoted by a French news agency as saying the returning Malians were really a Libyan problem: "They're Libyans, all the same. It's up to the Transitional National Council [TNC] to play the card of national reconciliation and to accept them, so that the Sahel, already destabilized, doesn't get worse" (AFP, October 10).


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In the Stars the Glory of His Eyes (Digital)
Tales of an Irish Tour Guide in Rome
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After twenty-five years of leading pilgrim groups to Catholic shrines across Europe, tour guide K. Troy has seen it all—long lines, strikes, broken-down buses, rebellious tourists, and countless experiences of God's immense providence. Crafted with wit and charm, In the Stars the Glory of His Eyes gives a first-hand account of Christ's hand at work in all the beautiful messiness of pilgrimage.
The stories unfold in some of the most evocative Catholic settings: Vatican City, the Holy House of Nazareth in Loreto, the shrine of Saint Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo, the Carmel of Saint Thérèse in Lisieux, the Cathedral of Wawel in Krakow, the magnificent Abbey of Montecassino, and many other sacred places. Traveling alongside these Irish pilgrims—and helped by Troy's rich historical knowledge—the reader will see these famous shrines with new eyes.
With humour and a sense of wonder, the book also gives fascinating details from the lives of such great saints as Mother Teresa, John Paul II, Thérèse of Lisieux, Padre Pio, Catherine of Siena, and many others. Troy shows that through pilgrimage, it is still possible to have a personal encounter, even a friendship, with these heroes of the Church.
"Captivating. A behind-the-scenes look at the faith, providence, and hard work in leading pilgrimages, divulging surprising tidbits of history unknown to even the most assiduous travelers. Amid Troy's humorous tales of human frailty, he reveals moving glimpses of the extraordinary graces of pilgrimage, signs of divine favor poured upon those who undertake these journeys of love."
— Elizabeth Lev, Professor of Art History, Rome, Italy
"I am delighted that K. Troy has set down in writing some of his vast experiences of guiding pilgrims. I've had the privilege of taking part in some of these pilgrimages, and this entertaining volume gives a flavor of them and illustrates that they are times of great happiness and satisfaction."
— Cardinal Seán Brady, Archdiocese of Armagh, Ireland
"European sights, anecdotes of saints and pilgrims, and marvels of providence are in abundance in this book, but it's the wry humor and great humility of the author that holds it all gloriously together. I laughed out loud many times, and told the stories to others who laughed just as hard. Recommended for armchair travelers and real travelers in search of the best holy tours in Europe."
— Sally Read, Author, Night;s Bright Darkness: A Modern Conversion Story
"Troy is a much-loved tour guide in Rome. He enchants pilgrims with stories from the past along with his knowledgeable reflections on dogmas, rituals, and relics. This book offers so much to savor. The significant experiences of pilgrims that he recounts provide readers with a real sense of being on tour."
— Bishop Brendan Leahy, Diocese of Limerick, Ireland
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Desperate to see "Desperado"? Some well-known films will be exiting from the Netflix library at the end of the year. Here's a list.
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Until then, here's a "best of" bad, embarrassing moments from TV newscasts in 2013.
Can Netflix Keep Momentum Going in 2014?
In a video piece, Bloomberg's Paul Sweeney talks about the chances Netflix can keep rising ever higher, and concludes international growth will be key.
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After graduation, many of my friends either continued with their schooling, opted for low-paying jobs from government programs (AmeriCorps or the Peace Corps), or received fellowships to study around the world. My friends who've completed their time with AmeriCorps have had mixed experiences–the most common complaint I've heard is that organizations don't know how to utilize volunteers well.
I've also had friends that have loved their placements. One friend, Jessie Barber, has had an especially perfect AmeriCorps placement with Heartbeet lifesharing community in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. As a Sociology Major with a minor in Environmental Studies at UNC, Jessie took many classes from the Environmental Studies curriculum. We met Sophomore year living on the Sustainability Hall at UNC and lived together (or very nearby) in various cheap housing options throughout the rest of our college careers. On the side, Jessie danced in a modern dance company at UNC, studied Spanish in Seville, and completed an environmental capstone at the Albemarle Ecological Field Site in Manteo, NC (please see a previous post to learn more about the environmental capstone process at UNC).
Now, a year (and a few months) after graduation, Jessie happens to be living and working about ten minutes down the road from my girlfriend's family's summer vacation spot in Vermont (and people really don't just end up there by mistake). This summer I spent some lovely time with Jessie at Heartbeet–we hiked up Mount Mansfield (Vermont's highest peak) and had some wonderful dinners with her new community. It's strange visiting someone that you used to live so close to, but also inspiring to see that her life and community at Heartbeet make complete sense for her life.
From what I observed during my few visits, Heartbeet has an incredible power to bond people of all backgrounds through farming and creating an environment where everyone is valued for who they are. No matter what one's personal farming ability, there's a place on the farm for everyone–from felting during the snowy winter months to managing the livestock to weeding in the garden or even setting the table for the meals (a lot of the food for the meals comes from Heartbeet's own farm).
At Hearbeet, Jessie has worked to increase her knowledge of biodynamic farming principles as well as to tend the community's one-acre garden. Jessie "absolutely love(s) being in the garden–feeling the soil and thinking about how complex it is–planting tiny seeds and watching them develop into beautiful plants and then into the food that we eat." She's just started taking classes at the Pfieffer Center in Upstate New York on the weekends, as part of a one-year part-time training in Practical Biodynamics. One of the founders of Heartbeet, Jonathan Gilbert, is her mentor in the garden. He's been farming for the past 15 years and thus has extensive knowledge on biodynamic agriculture practices. Along with his help, Jessie plans to extend the garden to another acre.
Thanks for this information about the Rudolf Steiner college! I know that Heartbeet is largely based on principles from Rudolf Steiner, so I'm sure it's interesting for them (as well as myself).
thanks for writing about your friend learning biodynamics after her environmental studies..:) . there is another training centre in the states, the rudolf steiner college, that trains people in biodynamics. . see here http://www.steinercollege.edu/biodynamics. The Biodynamic Agricultural Association can give even more details about training options… GOOD LUCK Everyone!


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Johann Sebastian Bach était un compositeur et organiste allemand. Il est né le 21 Mars 1685. À l'âge de 9 ans, sa mère est morte tragiquement. Son père est mort 8 mois plus tard. Quand Bach était de 10, alors il est allé vivre avec son frère aîné, Christoph Bach. À 14 ans, il part étudier à l'école Saint-Michel à Lüneburg, et il marchait 480 km (300 miles)! Pourtant, il a passé la plupart de sa vie en Allemagne centrale. Sa musique montre qu'il a appris de la musique de compositeurs italiens, français et allemand. Il a passé plusieurs années à travailler au cours de la noblesse en tant que compositeur. Ici, il a écrit la plupart de sa chambre et de la musique orchestrale. La plupart de sa vie, cependant, il a travaillé dans une église où il était attendu pour écrire la musique d'église. Bach a composé presque tous les types de musique à l'exception de l'opéra. Au cours de la dernière partie de sa vie, la plupart des compositeurs ont écrit une nouvelle façon qu'on appelle le style classique, mais Bach a toujours écrit dans le style baroque. Cela fait quelques personnes à la fois penser sa musique est démodé, mais nous savons aujourd'hui que son travail est le meilleur de la musique baroque.
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Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and organist. He was born on March 21st, 1685. At the age of nine years, his mother died tragically. His father died eight months later. When Bach was ten, he lived with his older brother, Christoph Bach. At fourteen years, he left to study at the school Saint-Michel at Luneberg, and he walked 300 miles. However, he spent the majority of his life in central Germany. His music shows that he had learned about music from Italian, French, and German composers. He spent many years working as a composer in the courts of nobles. Here, he wrote most of his chamber and orchestral music. The majority of his life, however, he worked in a church where he was expected to write church music. Bach wrote almost all types of music, with the exception of opera. During the end of his life, most composers wrote in a new way, called the classical style, but Bach always wrote in the Baroque style. This made some people at the time think that his music was outdated, but now we know that his work is the best of Baroque music.
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News from around The Republic Of Conscience
SustainaClaus the Sustainable Santa is taking the Silk Road to Paris, arriving in PARIS on "3 Finger Wednesday" – NOVEMBER 25 – … a FULL MONTH before his usual global voyage on "X"-Mas eve.
During the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, SustainaClaus is bringing the GIFT OF SUSTAINABILITY and 3 Way Thinking to PARIS based on the 3 Finger Philosophy of the Republic Of Conscience_\!/
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Based on ancient and modern disciplines of sport, meditation fitness and mindfulness from cultures around the world.. TaiChi, Yoga, Pilates, Kung Fu, Calisthenics, and many others.
It's a DIY (Do It Yourself) activity customized to your needs, interests and goals.
TRYji was developed by the founder of Explorasport Adventure Coordination Group in response to treating his own personal back injury and the need for a new and engaging form of exercise, customizable to specific, desired goals and motivating toward general physical participation in sport and exercise.
Captain Competence…
The DIY Captain helps you navigate through modern life… how do we simplify? get back to basics and the joys of AUTHENTIC living?
We need to build our COMPETENCE, the ability to "Do It Yourself" and work in harmony with others to achieve our goals.
The Silk Road Map to PARIS and 3 Finger Challenge Opportunity
The world is preparing for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in PARIS, December 2015.. and citizens of the Republic Of Conscience are in the forefront of the effort to show how we can achieve a Lifestyle Of Health Happiness And Sustainability (LOHHAS).
In China, it's the "Spirit Of Bethune" that drives the effort toward simple, sustainable, meaningful living.
Around the world it's Captain Competence (see other news), Ambassadors Of Change, Change Agents and Models Of Sustainability who are revealing and sharing the Secret Of Sustainability_\!/
Nanmu Tree Table
"Meeting on the Nanmu Tree Table" Important Strategic Member Meetings of the World Sustainability Organization, China CODE, McMaster Institute and World Sustainability Projects gather around an ancient NanmuTree.com Table near Beijing, China.
The power and magnificence of the natural world can be felt in the massive NanmuTree Table, focusing and tempering discussion, bringing discussion and debate back to the center, reminding us that our human actions have long term consequences on the natural world.
In an effort to foster collaboration between people, the NanmuTree Table attracts civil society, business and political sustainability luminaries not only for serious discussion, but also for fun. Meetings begin with introductions and games of charades and word games throughout encourage jokes and light-hearted commentary. The objective of the meetings is to build collaborative effort, identify and share resources and "make things happen".
The unique and peaceful setting of the NanmuTree Table, at the Hot Springs Polo Ranch includes horses, dogs, fine food and wine from the surrounding vinyards.
Get nominated and invited to join difference-makers at the NanmuTree Table. Philip.McMaster {.a] hotmail com
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"Republic Of Conscience" in PUBLISHING NEWS
Former United States senator Gary Hart has written a book to be released June 30th 2015 with same name as our Republic Of Conscience, but with a narrow focus on one country – the United States of America.
We have not reviewed the book, but congratulate Mr. Hart for "tackling major American institutions—the military, the CIA, Congress—and outlining how these establishments have led the country away from its founding principles, not closer to them."
As many know, our Republic Of Conscience was inspired by the late Irish Poet Seamus Heaney and virtually created by the World Sustainability Organization as a supranational "State of Mind"
In the description of the book by Hart, he says that in the U.S., "the idea of a true republic has been threatened by narrow, special interests taking precedence over the commonwealth".
Many of the citizens of our world-wide Republic Of Conscience (not only living in the narrow, self interested, "exceptionalist /nationalist" state being written about) agree that the former "beacon of democracy and peace" is suffering from a lack of participation and citizenship in our world-wide Republic Of Conscience_\!/
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Philip McMaster, (大龙DaLong) is the co-founder of the Peace Plus One –World Sustainability Project , "3 Finger Challenge" and this summer's"China Silk RoadMap to PARIS 2015" an effort to put CHINA on the World Map as the fastest growing Ecological Civilization.
Philip has been an MBA teacher, inventor, developer, executive, entrepreneur and founder of many socially-minded organizations in Canada, China and around the world.
DaLong's passion is sharing the 3 Finger Philosophy and helping people to learn to "Think 3 Ways" critical, systems and creative thinking about Society, Environment and Economy and he's on a TALENT SEARCH looking for musicians, artists and creative models to expand the philosophy www.Sust10.com
Every Wednesday is a holiday for citizens of the Republic of Conscience, the day when we SMILE, CHANGE and UNPLUG_\!/
To raise money for the World Sustainability Project, Mr. McMaster has acted in many advertisements, TV series, Docudramas and Films, as doctors, scientists and captains -notably as Dr. Norman Bethune and Sigmund Freud. Philip will appear in the June issue of Esquire Magazine in a 10 page photo shoot and the LIVE EARTH concert June 18th. You can search for more at: "3FingerW"
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Even Though I'm a Former Noble and a Single Mother, My Daughters are too Cute and Working as an Adventurer Isn't Too Much of a Hassle – 25
December 2, 2018 Amarrez Even Though I'm a Former Noble and a Single Mother, My Daughters are too Cute and Working as an Adventurer Isn't Too Much of a Hassle 35 comments
The Demonic White Sword's Request
"I'm going to be taking some time off."
"Eh? What's happened all of a sudden?"
As soon as the training was over, Shirley had suddenly come up to the desk to tell Yumina this, at which the receptionist was a bit lost for words.
For most adventurers, they are free to accept requests at their leisure so they can decide on whatever vacation time they like. This doesn't apply to those A-Rank and above adventurers who have to respond to emergency requests, but since Shirley is only B-Rank her saying she's taking a break is just a formality.
But, having known her for five years, Yumina knows that Shirley wouldn't take time off just on a whim.
"Is there a daughter-related event again?"
"No, not particularly."
"Then, more stalking?"
"What exactly do you see me as?"
As much as she wanted to say 'a doting parent', Yumina held her words when she saw that Shirley seemed more on edge than usual.
"Actually, there is one issue… I need to take some time to conclude whether it was coincidence or something more. For now, I can't tell anyone but you. My hands are tied until I have conclusive evidence."
That black haze from earlier… Shirley recalled that ominous magic with a bitter expression.
It had almost seemed to ignore the other adventurers and made straight for Sophie and Tio, although she had scattered it completely using her unique skill and swordsmanship it still remained a threat.
As a swordswoman Shirley has only really dabbled in magic, she doesn't know any real techniques to protect people from spells and curses. If that magic returned again when she was away, there would be nothing she could do to protect her daughters.
As she thought that, she whispered into Yumina's ear.
"To tell you the truth, there was some kind of magic that almost harmed my daughters just now. I don't know whether it was a spell that was aimed at them or was meant for someone else in the guild, in the best case scenario the caster simply got the wrong target."
"…Miss Shirley, do you think your daughters were specifically targeted?"
"I'm going to investigate it but… Honestly, I hope I'm wrong."
She can't know for sure if her daughters really were the true target, but Shirley isn't going to leave such a dangerous thing up in the air.
If, in fact, that spell had been aimed at Sophie and Tio specifically, then she would have to return the favour ten-fold to whoever had dared to cast it.
…Actually, that caster had already retrieved his comeuppance, but that's not something Shirley is aware of.
"If it's just my own paranoia, then I'd be glad. But just in case my fears are real, I'd like to ask the guild for help in anti-magical interference measures."
"I understand. So, how long are you going to need?"
"I'm not sure yet, but I don't think I'll be gone longer than a week. If something like this happens again, I'll be putting in a request."
After that, when she was leaving with Tio and Sophie to return to the Deficit House, a sigh escaped from her lips.
She's beginning to get really tired of all these troublesome things trying to interfere with her family life, but as a mother it's her duty to eliminate any threats to her daughters as soon as possible.
(So long as they just went after the wrong target by mistake… Then everything will be fine.)
Shirley fully believes that her beloved daughters would never do anything to cause someone to want to do them harm.
However, what if the motivation isn't something so petty like that. A sudden thought makes her blood run cold and her muscles tense up, what if the caster is some pervert after her girls?
(Let's just hope that I'm worried about nothing.)
Unfortunately, the goddess of this world is not the type to grant the wishes of man.
The mother's earnest wish did not come true, as two days later the black mist once again attacked the twins.
After Shirley had intercepted and cut down the mist once more, similarly slaying its caster unbeknownst to her, she gave Sophie and Tio two magical resistance accessories from her toolbox.
"Mum, what's wrong?"
"I'm sorry, you two. For today, please don't leave the house or take those off. I will explain everything later."
After Shirley told them so, she quickly went to the adventurer's guild.
"I didn't think a day would come where I'd have to make a request for an adventurer myself."
Until now she had always tried to solve every problem that came her way with her own two hands, but she was kidding herself if she thought life was that simple.
It was in this way that Shirley, with a look of self-derision on her face, swallowed her pride and handed a written guild request to Yumina.
"Request to Identify the Magic Targeting my Daughters… This request is suitable for magicians familiar with multiple sorceries and curses, and if possible also those capable of investigating the caster themselves."
"Is this enough for a reward?"
The bulging cloth bag was dropped onto the counter with a thump and Yumina confirmed it was filled to the brimming with gold and silver coins.
"Let's see… In total, this is 15 gold coins. Yes, this would be enough to hire an A-Rank adventurer… Actually, it should be enough for some S-Ranks… So, the magic really was aimed at your daughters after all?"
"…I don't quite understand what kind of magic it is myself, I just know that it was after them. I was hoping it was just a mistake the first time, but now that it's happened twice it's obvious what's going on."
Shirley does her best to calm her heart. Just thinking about the idea of a pervert trying to cast some sort of unknown magic on her ten-year-old girls, it's hard to keep that bloodlust of hers from running riot.
"I want to put pressure on Canary to help me find the culprit… But is she not in the Kingdom right now?"
"Yes. She was called by a cousin of mine who works as a clerk to assist with some business, she's currently in the Merchant Republic in the eastern seas."
"So she isn't around when I actually need her to be?"
Normally that demon woman is a pest, but Shirley can't deny that the abilities and knowledge that granted her the title of the world's greatest magician are real.
No matter what she thinks of her, if it came down to it she wouldn't just identify the curse, but also quite easily find and bring the caster before Shirley.
"I sent out a letter telling her about what's happened, but it will take some time to reach her. Magical communication tools can't reach overseas, after all."
"Is that right… Anyways, in the meantime, until an adventurer accepts the request I'll just have to stay by my daughters' side――――"
"Oho? This is unusual, seeing Shirley submit a request."
As she was about to turn to leave, Asterios spoke from behind her, with the rookie training party in tow.
"Woah, it's true. Lemme see, lemme see."
"Oi, stop trying to grab it suddenly."
Even though Cudd tried to stop Leia who was attempting to grab the request from the table, Shirley didn't mind and held it up in a way that made it easy for Leia to read.
"…Eh? Huh? Your daughters are being targeted? Why?"
"I really don't have any idea…"
"Going off how you've described it, I can't help but think that someone is trying to make them slaves."
"Wait, Mister Asterios!"
"It's fine. It's possible that's true."
If they know the motives of their enemy, the list of potential culprits can be narrowed down considerably. For example, if it's true that slavers are responsible like Asterios is suggesting, then Shirley can simply raid every slaver outpost in the country and kill everyone in her way until the curses stop.
Since the Kingdom pursues racial equality in its laws, slavers are outlaws who no one would have any qualms with her wiping out.
"Well, if it was slavers involved it would be a simple thing to submit a request to the guild to subdue them, but I fear that is not the case."
"Recently, the Royal Army conducted major anti-criminal operations in the country and right now most criminal organizations are laying low."
The special law enforcement and public order sections of the army have a reputation for excellence. In addition to their information gathering tactics, their swift and powerful enforcement is well known across the continent, every major well-known criminal in the country except for the 《Phantom Thief》are currently behind bars.
"Considering just how many marks they've put away lately, I don't think they'll take the Royal Army that lightly as to poke their heads out now."
"But what if… The person casting this magic was acting from where the power of the Kingdom doesn't reach?"
"Oho? Then, Shirley, do you have some idea?"
Shirley shook her head.
"Honestly, I don't really know. I can't say for sure… I just had an unpleasant thought."
"Returning to the topic, can you take this request? All four of you can use magic, so if you work together there might be something you can do."
She asked them whilst holding out the request, but the party looked at each other grimly.
"I know of several ways to prevent magical interference, but investigating it is another matter entirely. For the task that you ask of us, it is better to employ a magician who is an all-around natural rather than just a barrier user like I."
"I-I'm no good either."
"I know resistance spells to use in battles, but they're nothing that complicated."
"It's the same for me…"
Everyone said their piece with a sullen expression. Just like Asterios said, this is a request for magicians with high technical experience and proficiency in advanced magic.
Just as she was thinking that it would be unreasonable to request a party with no real magical expert for this task, Asterios brought the bottom of his fist down onto his palm.
"Now that you mention it, there is someone I know who may be able to help."
"This person, are they an adventurer?"
"Yes, and an S-Rank at that."
The mere mention of the guild's highest rank sends a shiver down the three E-Ranked adventurers spines.
"They're called The Illusionary Butterfly', like you, they're an adventurer who seems to have earned a nickname, she was still a rookie around the time I started teaching."
"Ah, the S-Rank based in the North-Western City, famous for being the youngest ever to make that rank."
Shirley had heard of her before and she was definitely suitable for the request, but S-Ranks are notoriously busy so it's probably out of the question.
As she frets about which A-Ranked magicians in the frontier town would be free or capable to fulfil the request, Yumina timidly raised her hand.
"Um… That person you're talking about is a relative of mine. Grandm- I mean, the Guild Master has her as one of her students."
"That means… The Illusionary Butterfly and Canary are blood-related as well?"
Quite unexpectedly, more information about the strongest witch's lineage has come out. Although she's worried about just how far the apple falls from the tree, Shirley wants to put an end to this as soon as possible by whatever means.
"Well, should I give her a call for you? Since you were one of her instructors, you should put in a word as well Mister Asterios."
"I don't mind doing that."
"…Then, could you please contact her for me? I don't mind raising the request fee somewhat."
Yumina flashed an exceptional businesswoman's smile and rushed to use the magic communication tool.
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The team is slowly getting assembled I see.
Rehret says:
Why do the empire not give up while they still have that small chances
Mellitus says:
Because the emperor is stupid? And he doesn't believe that his former fiancee is that strong. Mainly because she suddenly got powerful. Her achievements are so ridiculous that it's more probable to be fake. It's just hard to believe that a former noble lady has power to slay a dragon king. On the other hand empire should be better at collecting real info, shouldn't it?
The only ones who saw it happen and the ones spreading it about are all adventurers, not exactly the most trusted source of information in the empire.
solu.lovers says:
That guy is just denying the reality before him…
Fadrini says:
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Space banana says:
Because the emperor is an idiot who thinks everyone is below him. That's part of the reason why he betrayed Shirley. She was smarter than him, better in swordsmanship and her beauty puts his in the shadow.
redeyesassassin says:
YES, CARNAGE CARNAGE CARNAGE CARNAGE.
BLOOD OFFERING TO MAMA BEAR, YOU HAVE BROKEN THE SINGLE LAW FOR MAMA BEAR, DON'T YOU DARE APPROACH OR HURT HER CUBS.
NOW WE GET CARNAGE!!!!!
ichibaka1 says:
And the hunt is on
Thank for the update
Mogidi says:
Later in the back room of the guild, lies a pretty ordinary magic communication tools. Today it was used to convey a simple message:
"ALERT LEVEL (WHITE MAMA DEMON): SOMEONE IS TARGETING THAT PERSON KIDS, I REPEAT THIS IS NOT A DRILL, FIND OUT WHERE THE THREAT IS FROM TO AVOID A CALAMITY IN THE KINGDOM."
Orek says:
And the fall of the Empire shall begin
(cant wait for it)
daisynkysloth says:
"Return the favour tenfold": That statement gave me the chills.
Thank you for the chapter.
Duh. It's no problem, you just have to get teleported 10 times. 😛
Dankmcd says:
All the empire's casters will die before they get their hands on the twins. Thanks for the chapter
CJ Terlac says:
Thanks… Im already preparing tortu…my tools
I didn't catch it. Did she pull her kids out of school so she can be with them all day? Like any good oyabaka?
(yes, I learned a new word and yes, I'm showing off)
It doesn't really say it, but I think what happened was that the first attack was on a Saturday, then the second attack was on Monday, so she pulled them out of school that day and told them to stay inside with the magic resistant gear.
An oyabaka super strong lady has her daughters targeted by mages, and I just want a good old mass genocide(or at least a slaughter). Now she really should stick together with her daughters and the minotaur man before the S rank adventurer(a woman if I am not wrong) comes. Asterios really is a father-like figure, for many.
[every major well-known criminal in the country except for the 《Phantom Thief》are currently behind bars.]
hmm… why does the name Canary come to mind when I hear ? lol
[Phantom Thief] got cut out.
Actually, this isn't the first time the Phantom Thief has been mentioned in this novel. It's been quite some time though so I understand people forgetting, I almost forgot myself.
magerreader says:
What I get from this chapter is that Shirley probably already forgetting her revenge to the empire because she doesn't suspect the empire is the culprit.
darklain0725 says:
She is suspecting them, that's who she meant when.she mentioned someone might be targeting them from outside the kingdom's reach
ChaosEzel says:
Chappy o arigatai~.
I wonder what kind of punishment awaits the empire if Shirley knows that the empire want to bare their fangs into her again… Gonna be gold for sure.
Blast says:
Let no joyful voice be heard! Let no man look up to the sky with hope! And let this day be cursed by we who ready to wake…the Mother!
Masked Anon says:
And thus, the downfall of Emperor and Country begins.
It'll be at the top of "100 pathetic ways an Empire Fell", under "Tried to kidnap my bastard-born daughters from the woman I betrayed years ago, and I didn't make effort to actually determine their mother's threat level beforehand." Which would also be associated with "Destroyed my Empire's fighting potential via multiple deaths of high-level casters".
lyla3nox says:
well from what i understood the empire doesn´t have much fighting strength (anymore?) anyway
they´re parctically just an oversized piece of useless land
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SanitaryCockroach says:
Uncle Asterios always with the support A-game! Thanks for the chap!
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