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The allure of London at New Year's draws people from around the world. A center of business and government, of history and culture, of the ancient and the avant-garde, London offers the perfect setting to experience everything from politics and society to science and commerce. England's history and culture come alive in a set of courses that offer business, healthcare, history and science.
En suite accommodations in twin rooms at The Washington Mayfair Hotel in downtown London (Mayfair District)
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Mr. Hatton is the Assistant Chair along with serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Northern Kentucky University, teaching courses in theatre history, race and gender through dramatic literature and dramatic theory and criticism. Mr. Hatton is the resident production stage manager for the Lincoln Boyhood Drama Association and their signature musical, A Pioneer Tale. Mr. Hatton has also worked with several local companies including the Acclaim Awards as a panelist, the Cincinnati Arts Association, Cincinnati Overture Awards, Showstoppers/Belterra Casino, Cincinnati Men's Chorus, Professional Concepts and is the resident Production Manager for The Performance Gallery. Mr. Hatton is on the Board of Directors for the Cincinnati Cappies and is the NKU coordinator for the Lois and Richard Rosenthal Uptown Arts internship program.
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Course Description: The course will focus on the historical scientific and medical museums and hospitals of London, along with the contributions of British scientists and medical professionals. We will observe the wonders and discoveries of early chemistry and the medical fields, including dental, optical, and pharmaceutical, and enrich our minds with the astonishing experiences of scientists in the past and the obstacles and marvels attributed to them. Museum visits will tentatively include the British Museum, the Science Museum, and the History of Science Museum in Oxford. Field trips are also planned for specialized sites, including the Old Operating Theatre, St Bartholomew's Hospital, and the Alexander Fleming Laboratory.
Prerequisite: Course will provide upper-division credit for undergraduate students; however, students must have completed a minimum of one semester of upper-division chemistry study.
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From Nightingale to Now: Nursing and Healthcare on Both Sides of the Pond
Course Description: Explore similarities and differences in nursing and medicine between British and American healthcare systems. Compare and contrast the roles of health professionals in England and the United States. Learn how the British healthcare system operates. Investigate the history of the nursing profession with planned visits to the Florence Nightingale Museum, Old St. Thomas' Hospital, and the Old Operating Theatre. Visit London hospitals and the Royal College of Nursing and interact with "real life" nurses working within the British healthcare system. Take the "Cholera Walk," a journey through Victorian London and re-trace the steps of a pandemic outbreak.
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London in the Age of Revolutions
Course Description: From 1765 to 1815, London was a cultural, intellectual, and political hub of revolutionary thought--a capital of philosophy, law, literature, and theater. Come explore the center of the British Empire and study the history of revolutionary ideas and culture. Visit the center of Legal London- -the Inns of Court and Temple Church; Westminster Hall and the Houses of Parliament, site of the biggest slavery case of the era; the Bankside and Dockland where slave ships docked and the financial hub of the City of London which financed it; and the theatres and pubs of Covent Garden and the Strand where the revolutionary generation worked and played.
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It is so funny, I knew once Mark said something political people would lose their shit. It is so stupid. It's what makes the world go round we're all different and we all have differences of opinions. And if it matters that much to you then all you Gotta do is go vote.
I love you guys I have listened for the past 27 years. It is so exciting to see that the RG and Brian got into the radio Hall of Fame it is so deserve. You continue to keep me very entertained on my long road trips. Thank you so much and thank you for being the kind of family that makes us feel like we are a part of it. You guys are awesome! Fuck the haters!
I do have to ask a question to Mark, do you remember when you were doing Mark and Brian that there was a newscast I believe it was and the man was talking about I want to say it was castration or something to do with the balls, and right at the moment he was talking about it he started choking on something but it was the funniest clip I think I've ever heard the way that the choking started right when he was talking about the balls. I was just thinking about that the other day that is one of the most memorable clips you played (for me) on your radio program, and then of course The guy that leaves the message that he's a total catch. That's one of my favorite ones as well. Hopefully you play that again close to Valentine's Day.
Anyway, sorry for the long comment it's been a while since I've left one. But just had to put my two cents in. Thank you for all you do and continue to do to bring joy, laughter, and the best entertainment into our lives every Friday.
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Yeah, Doug VanGelder was way off with Savage Garden, they had lots of hits. Unlike a little known band called Led Zeppelin who barely broke the charts.
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So we decided to start this challenge off nice and easy with steamed fish and couscous mixed with salad ingredients. We've also used a ginger dressing to zing it up a bit. I have a bamboo steamer that I originally bought for decoration, but use now and again for Dim Sum. Just make sure that it doesn't have any metal pins holding it together.
I like many people don't really use the microwave much, maybe starting jacket potatoes, reheating leftovers, and the odd bag of popcorn. So this week will be a bit of a challenge. I've looked around online to find some recipes, and the one's from America, I have converted cups to grams, as that's what I use. But look online for measurement converters if you need to.
1/2 the Juice of a Lemon.
Firstly finely slice a spring onion, the cucumber and a tomato all deseeded, and put to one side.
Secondly boil a kettle and pour it into a measuring jug to 150ml then pour this onto 100g of couscous in a bowl and cover with a plate to keep the steam in. Leave for at least 10 minutes, or until you are ready.
Meanwhile In the microwaveable steamer lay a sheet of grease proof paper and with a knife make a few slits in it. (This will keep the wooden slats clean, but also let the steam through). Put the salmon on top of the paper and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Microwave on high power for 2 minutes then check how the fish is cooking, and add another minute or two if you need to.
While this is cooking make your ginger dressing by mixing all the ingredients together then taste to Check the flavour and adjust accordingly.
When the couscous is ready mix in to it the sliced salad and dish it up onto plates. Lay the salmon on top and drizzle on the ginger dressing.
Save a little salmon if you can, by cutting a small piece off each fillet to have for sandwiches later in the week. Still leave in the steamer to cook at the same time. You can make this go further by mashing it up with mayonnaise and sliced cucumber, (just like a Marks & Spencers sandwich filling).
I also made Coffee cake in the microwave, which is something I would never normally do. I added Walnuts to mine, but maybe chocolate buttons or other decorations would work.
Firstly beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the eggs followed by the sieved flour and instant coffee powder.
Transfer to a microwave-proof dish and cook on full power for 2 minutes.
Reduce the power to medium and cook for 2 minutes.
After 4 minutes, check to see if the cake is cooked – it should be risen and spring back when touched.
If it needs a bit longer, cook on medium for 1 minute more at a time, checking after each minute until the cake is cooked. Although remember it will keep cooking after you take it out.
Some of the free events happening in London this weekend, Westminster Abbey and Leicester Square, Part of Lumiere festival.


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A. POWNALL COVERS 'SINGLE LADIES'
July 19, 2020 February 8, 2010 by admin
Contemporary pop is crowded with wannabes. In this sugar coated carnival, I find myself clinging to any artist who breaks through the manufactured wrapping, while having higher, creative dreams in mind.
Alan Pownall, 24, has the world at his feet, and yet he has reached this position in an almost unheard-of way. He is not one of those singer-songwriters who first picked up the guitar at birth, writing his first song in half an hour, and playing at a thousand open-mic shows before anyone had even heard of his name. In all honesty, he's almost catapulted into stardom like a firecracker, once lit, unstoppable.
Alan had only performed a few times when he met Adele at the Troubadour. "I sheepishly said to her, you can check out a couple of my songs on MySpace. Within a couple of weeks, I was in her Top Friends. Two weeks after that, I was on holiday, and I got a message from her saying, Do you want to support me on my first UK tour?"
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"I was excited at the prospect – and I had to do it, I wasn't going to get the opportunity again – but at the back of my mind, I knew I wasn't ready. I only really had four songs to my name, which included 'Colourful Day,' and three others which I don't really do anymore. I was writing songs on the road. There were some gigs, where I was reading the lyrics off a piece of paper. It was so unprofessional." He shudders. "I definitely remember coming off that tour feeling a little bit broken, but it was all part of getting there."
And he's officially arrived. Mercury Records has now signed the singer/songwriter who has already supported the likes of Adele, Florence & The Machine, Jack Penate, Noah & The Whale & Laura Marling (just to name a few).
Pownall's debut is due out later in 2010, but in the meantime please check out his cover of Beyonce's SINGLE LADIES, below.
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If you think that there are not any interesting things to spend some days tour in Duong Dong town, you are wrong. This town will give you more than you expect. Phu Quoc which is also known as the Pearl Island is the largest island among the complex of 22 islands in this area. It also serves as the largest island in Vietnam with the total length of 49 km.
Phu Quoc in combination with other islands create Phu Quoc island district in Kien Giang province. The island district is of 589,23 km² in total acreage which is almost the same as the acreage of Singapore.
About the location, Phu Quoc is around 120 km and 45 km from Rach Gia city and Ha Tien town respectively. In 2006, the coastal and sea biosphere reserve in Kien Giang province including Phu Quoc district island was recognized as the world's biosphere reserve by the UNESCO.
Phu Quoc includes 2 towns of Duong Dong and An Thoi and 8 other communes. Duong Dong town is considered the head quarter of the district island which is located in the Northwest region of the district.
Before my trip to this island district, I also searched for information, but there are very few information can be found about Duong Dong town. Thus, I am trying to provide the audience with as much information as possible to facilitate their your trips to this pretty town. At first, we talk about the entrance to the town. The first way is from the international airport of Phu Quoc.
In the past, Phu Quoc Airport was just a local airport which is located nearby Duong Dong Market. This airport has currently been upgraded to become Phu Quoc International Airport opened in the middle of December 2013. The construction is expected to be a bridge leading to the strong development in tourism of this island district in the time to come.
However, the international flights to Phu Quoc have been limited and the major flights are from internal airports of Can Tho, Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi.
The coastal road leading to Duong Dong town from the airport is called Tran Hung Dao is the gathering place of a lot of hotels, resorts, restaurants, cafes, bars and so on. Phu Quoc island district is located inside Thailand Gulf which is said to be an important strategic location for military. Accordingly, there are many solders having their stations on the district.
There are just several main roads in Duong Dong town including Tran Hung Dao, 30/4, Hung Vuong and Nguyen Trung Truc. Remember the location of these roads, you can get to know all the typical destinations in this town. however, the locals here are not pay more attention on the names of the roads, they just know the location of the destination you may want to come.
Thus, for the first time coming to the town, you can ask about a road by the typical attractions or destinations on that road. I found 1 high school, 1 secondary school and 2 primary school in Duong Dong town.
The second road leading to Duong Dong Town is the one from Bai Vong Port which is also the route to visit Tranh Stream and Ham Ninh fishing village. From Bai Vong, we can travel to either Tran Hung Dao coastal road or move around and turn to Hung Vuong Street. Passing Hung Vuong Bridge, you will come to an intersection where you can turn left to Nguyen Trung Truc Street.
Along the road along the market and Duong Dong River is the Floating Bridge. The bridge seems to be a ferry crossing the rover which is spent for 3 – wheel – vehicles, 2 – wheel – vehicles and pedestrian only.
Crossing the Floating Bridge, you shall see the sacred area of Duong Dong Town,not many people know that Phu Quoc is the original place for Caodai Religion.
From this point, you can travel for a moment to come to Dinh Cau Beach with the sacred temple of Dinh Cau, the squid fishing port, the district's people committee, the district cultural center which are all easy to find.
Many people in Duong Dong Town follow Buddhism and so there are so many temples, pagodas and other similar places for worshipping constructed in this town.
Hung Quoc Tu on Nguyen Trung Truc Street, nearby Duong Dong market which is different from the famous Pagoda of Sung Hung Ancient Pagoda.
With the above words, I think you now have the overview about Duong Dong Town in Phu QUoc Island District. Let's wait for other article released later to see more information about this pretty town.


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A Cosita linda egy amerikai-venezuelai telenovella a Venevision Internationaltól és az Univisiontól. Főszereplői: Ana Lorena Sánchez, Christian Meier, Pedro Moreno, Zuleyka Rivera és Carolina Tejera. A sorozatot 2014. január 6-án mutatta be a TC Television csatorna. Magyarországon még nem került adásba.

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Ana Lorena Rincón egy gyönyörű, fiatal lány, aki családjával Los Angelesben él. Egy nap megpillantja őt Diego Luján, a sikeres reklámügynökség örököse. Diego ettől a perctől fogva képtelen kiverni a fejéből a lányt, noha közeleg az esküvője Vivianával. Néhány nappal a tervezett esküvő előtt egy hajóúton ismét találkozik Diego és Ana. A váratlan találkozás során egyre jobban elmélyül kettejük kapcsolata és Diego úgy dönt, hogy nem veszi feleségül Vivianát, hanem új életet kezd Anával. A dolgok azonban nem a tervei szerint alakulnak. Viviana rosszindulatú és bosszúálló, ezért csapdába csalja Anát, akit hamarosan letartóztatnak kábítószer birtoklása miatt. Diego csalódottan veszi tudomásul, hogy Ana nem jelent meg a találkozójukon és magyarázat nélkül eltűnt. Amíg Ana a börtönbüntetését tölti Diego és Viviana kibékül. Ana szabadulása után Lupe munkát szerez lányának főnöke házában. Egy menyasszony sminkeseként kell dolgoznia. Ez a menyasszony pedig nem más, mint Viviana. Diego és Ana ismét találkoznak, ... de már túl késő. Diego megnősül.
Ana és Diego helyzetét tovább bonyolítja, hogy megjelenik Diego féltestvére, Olegario, aki beleszeret Anába. Ádáz harc kezdődik a két testvér között Ana szerelméért.

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 tvnotas.com.mx – Cosita Linda szereplői
 venevision.net – Cosita Linda
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Fresh-faced and with a spring in her step, our Senior London Correspondent Anna Jacobsen shares with us her personal highlights from this year's literary and arts festival, Port Eliot.
Other treats throughout the weekend included the mouthwatering array of food on offer, a tea party for fashion dolls, and a host of talks in the Idler Academy tent, including a slot with restaurateur Tom Conan, who explained the fascinating history of Mexico's most famous elixir, tequila. Mary Katrantzou also spoke with Love magazine's Editor, Alex Fury, about her design life, while also showing a collection of dresses inspired by a recent visit to Port Eliot house.
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Djokovic and Nadal reach last eight
Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves to compatriot Viktor Troicki during their match at the Indian Wells ATP tournament in California on Wednesday. (REUTERS)
Published Thursday, March 17, 2011
Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic and world number one Rafa Nadal reached the quarter-finals at Indian Wells on Wednesday without dropping a set while eighth-seeded Andy Roddick was ousted.
Djokovic extended his perfect record this season to 15-0 by pounding fellow Serb Viktor Troicki 6-0 6-1 and Spanish left-hander Nadal had to work a little harder before seeing off Indian qualifier Somdev Devvarman 7-5 6-4.
However, big-serving American Roddick was eliminated 6-3 7-6 by Frenchman Richard Gasquet who clinched a gripping second set tiebreak 7-5 after his opponent had earlier been warned for racket abuse.
Gasquet will face third seed Djokovic in the last eight and Nadal will take on Croat Ivo Karlovic, a 7-6 6-2 winner against 23rd-seeded Spaniard Albert Montanes earlier on Wednesday.
Although Djokovic needed five match points before sealing victory in 66 minutes, he outclassed his good friend and doubles partner with a superb display of sliced backhands, crunching top-spin forehands and delicate drop shots.
With late afternoon shadows lengthening on the showpiece stadium court, he ended the match with a rasping backhand winner down the line before saluting the crowd by raising both arms skywards.
"I am playing probably the best tennis of my life these last three months," Djokovic, 23, said courtside. "And it all started with the Davis Cup win (in December's final) where Viktor was a hero."
Djokovic, who claimed his second grand slam crown at the Australian Open in January and his 20th ATP title at last month's Dubai championships, broke Troicki three times to sweep through the first set.
He again broke his opponent in the fourth and sixth games of the second before the two Serbs treated the stadium crowd to the best rallies of the match in a protracted final game.
Nadal, champion here in 2007 and 2009, broke Devvarman twice to win a tight opening set and the second went with serve until the Spaniard again broke in the decisive 10th game.
Devvarman endeared himself to the crowd watching the action on the showpiece stadium court with his gritty play and occasional winners but Nadal finally sealed victory with a sublime passing shot.
"For sure, he did well and had a very good tournament," the Spaniard said of the first Indian to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells.
Gasquet, the 19th seed, raced into a 4-1 lead in his tiebreak with Roddick but the American clawed his way back to 5-5 before the Frenchman ended the match with a stunning backhand service return winner down the line.
"It feels incredible for me to be in the quarter-finals here," Gasquet said after beating Roddick for just a second time in five meetings.
"I did well with my serve and my backhand, especially on match point. I had nothing to lose and it would have been difficult for me in a third set."
Roddick, who was warned for racquet abuse by chair umpire Fergus Murphy when trailing 1-3 in the second set, applauded the Frenchman's performance.
"He played really well," said the American, runner-up here last year. "He outplayed me from the first ball. He was obviously very confident.
"I tried to force it and be more aggressive in the second (set), but when you play that way, it starts coming in bunches. You win in bunches and you lose in bunches."
Earlier, Spaniard Tommy Robredo and former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina booked their places in the last eight.
Robredo, despite being hampered by a hamstring strain, crushed American Sam Querrey 6-1 6-3 and Del Potro came from 1-6 down in the second set tiebreak to beat Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-6 7-6.


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The Norwood Promise is a scholarship fund specifically for Norwood High School seniors. We are here to benefit long-term enrolled students in Norwood City Schools so that they may pursue a future through post-secondary education (including trade schools, private universities, vocational schools, etc.). With many jobs demanding a background in higher education, soaring student debt, and rising dropout rates, many students are being intimidated from pursuing necessary steps for a sound career.
The Norwood Promise is a last-dollar scholarship fund. This means we fund on top of scholarships already awarded to students. We are not competitive with other funds and support additional programming at Norwood to provide students of all ages a robust educational experience. Our goal is that all students graduating from Norwood will receive 100% of their tuition so they may pursue their future. We see this as an opportunity for increased residency in Norwood, higher property values, higher quality education, and higher income. Organizations, such as the Pittsburgh Promise, have seen income levels rise by 10%, graduation levels rise over 15% and see over $80 million go to students for a brighter future.
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With one month left of the Alumni Challenge, we've come to the halfway mark and have raised $500! The leading class (ahead by $50): The class of 1993! The Norwood Promise would like to thank the following classes for making generous contributions thus far: 1961 1963 1965 1975 1988 1999 If you haven't donated on behalf of[…]
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A second grade teacher, Stephanie Brown, from Sharpsburg Elementary in Norwood, Ohio, gave an interesting lesson to her students in May – how to run a business. "Students are not expected to know the values of money until they are in second grade," Stephanie explained, "at the beginning of the year, we were looking into[…]
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Glassqube aims to be new piece in UAE startup puzzle
Jacqueline Sofia • 03 August, 2016
While there are far greater hardships in the world compared to starting your own business in the UAE it's fair to say that the struggle is real, relatively speaking.
Entrepreneurs Fahad Al Ahbabi and Bernard Lee have a vested interest in helping Abu Dhabi's entrepreneur beat these difficulties - as cofounders of the Ronyn Group, a private partnership focused on real estate and infrastructure in Abu Dhabi.
And they are also the cofounders and owners of the city's newest coworking space Glassqube.
When Wamda met the cofounders they looked as well put together as their business model appears to be. Al Ahbabi is a young, clean-cut Emirati wearing a pristinely white thawb, while Lee's persona demonstrates a more Western upbringing, but he is no stranger to Middle Eastern customs and culture.
Glassqube founders Fahad Al Ahbabi and Bernard Lee. (Images via Jacqueline Sofia)
In 2012, after several years working with Deutsche Bank, Lee took a post with the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, where he met Al Ahbabi. Al Ahbabi is still in the full time employ of the Council, and both men are husbands and fathers.
They opened up about the trials and tribulations that come with being family-men and bootstrapping entrepreneurs. "The Glassqube experience has been tough," said Al Ahbabi.
"It's been difficult to bring people together to get the job done, but thank God I have Bernard. I think we are a good team. I think we complement each other."
"He's the good cop, I'm the bad cop!" said Lee, half-jokingly. "He has a much calmer exterior than I do."
The coworking space may have a swank exterior, but the money that has gone into it is 100 percent bootstrapped.
"Fully self-funded," Lee said matter-of-factly. Without mentioning names, Lee gave the impression they'd fielded several interested parties when it came to funding. However, it seems that the duo are dead set on going as far and long as possible before they bring in additional financing.
Mission: a space that's appealing to all
The mission is to "provide a critical missing piece of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. [An] affordable, inspiring, collaborative workspace."
Market analysis by Lee and Al Ahbabi suggests the Abu Dhabi ecosystem in particular demands upwards of 120,000 Emirati dirhams (US$33,000) in average startup costs, as well as 500,000 dirhams (US$136,000) in five-year operating costs, all being put towards the basics of office space and legal company formation.
Starting up is not cheap. (Chart via Glassqube)
These associated costs, alongside industry segregation between types of entrepreneurs, are serious hindrances to the ultimate growth of the local and regional economy.
This trend does not bode well with the recent drop in oil prices that has left regional governments just short of a scramble for opportunities to further diversify their economies.
An agnostic space for every entrepreneur
Shared workspaces and business centers are nothing new to the UAE. However, Lee argues that beyond the standard business center services, Glassqube has more to offer over their competitors besides better pricing and a chic Reem Island address.
Lots of glass. (Images via Jacqueline Sofia)
"We sat in other business centers before. The community thing is something that is not really present in the different business centers," he told Wamda. "I think this is where we make a difference."
In an effort to test the market demand, while wasting no time in building their own community, Al Ahbabi and Lee began hosting and managing a meet-up group called Abu Dhabi Freelancers and Entrepreneurs. They hosted various speakers looking at a range of issues facing the entrepreneurial community, and about 150 people showed up.
Beyond their meet-up a few months ago, Glassqube's membership community has already begun developing, with a spectrum of entrepreneurs and businesses signing on.
Uber is one of them.
Chris Free, Uber's strategy manager for the Middle East and Africa regions, mirrors Al Ahbabi and Lee's ideology of what role companies like his can play in a diverse and nourished ecosystem.
"I think our role within that ecosystem is to try to help pass on some of that knowledge we have, to ensure that these startups start to have some success," he said.
They also hope it will help them gauge the type of talent out there on the startup scene.
And what would a coworking space be without a consistent coffee supply? I Luv Coffee joined the space as both a member and the space's exclusive coffee supplier.
Founder and CEO Jake Toutounji is looking forward to his company's UAE launch and coinciding move-in to Glassqube. "We are still relatively new comers to the local market and effectively starting a business from the ground up, so it only seemed logical to partner with Glassqube."
For country and kin
Lee's and Al Ahbabi's shared vision for Glassqube is as a piece of the greater success of Abu Dhabi's economy.
"When [price of] oil dropped it became very clear, that this country, or any petro-state, can't support itself on a single commodity," said Lee. "If you talk to entrepreneurs in the UAE and in particular in Abu Dhabi, the common issue that they'll mention is the legal framework is very onerous to navigate, and costs of setting up a company [are] excessive."
More glass.
Al Ahbabi said they were trying to present Abu Dhabi in a way that attracted people, even from outside, to come on board.
It is obvious that both men have deep and profound nationalism towards their shared home. Although Lee is not Emirati, he knows that the UAE has given him more than he could have imagined, including a greater sense of purpose and a partner to join along for the ride.
"Fahad is one of my best friends and this is his country. Abu Dhabi's been a great host to me, but it really pains me when I see missed opportunities, that would allow for the country to be better positioned. Globally and regionally. And as naive as it might sound, we really believe that Glassqube can play some small role incrementally in helping the economy compete and position itself in a stronger way."
Author: Jacqueline Sofia
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Five local teams qualify for postseason play
By Matt O'Donnell | modonnell@timesheraldonline.com | Vallejo Times Herald
PUBLISHED: February 20, 2012 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: August 29, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.
Five local basketball teams made the postseason after brackets were released Sunday.
The Bethel High School boys basketball team, which won the Solano County Athletic Conference, is a No. 5 seed and will host No. 12 Granite Bay in the first round of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I playoffs on Wednesday. The Jaguars would likely be at No. 4 West, of Tracy, in the second round on Friday.
Vallejo High School, which was on the bubble to make the playoffs with a week to go in the regular season, did not make the cut.
The Bethel girls basketball team is a No. 8 seed in Division I and will host No. 9 Nevada Union in the first round on Tuesday. The Jaguars finished third in the SCAC.
The Benicia girls basketball team is a No. 7 seed in the Division III bracket and will host No. 10 Foothill in the first round on Tuesday. The Panthers finished second in league play.
All of the Sac-Joaquin Section games are at 7 p.m.
The North Coast Section released its brackets as well. The St. Patrick-St. Vincent boys basketball team (16-10) is a No. 7 seed in Division IV and will host No. 10 McKinleyville (18-7) in the first round of the Division IV playoffs on Wednesday. Tipoff is 6:30 p.m. The top seed in the division is Salesian (26-2), which will host No. 16 Kelseyville (20-6).
The St. Pat"s girls basketball team (21-6) is a No. 4 seed and will host No. 13 Cloverdale (20-6) in the first round at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Mary"s (2-6) is the top seed in the division.
Matt O'Donnell | Sports Editor


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