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Now I understand from the guys at o2 that I can stop this happening by adding a Cache Control heading of "no-transform" to my site.
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Any idea how I can get this header in and stop the page being tampered with by the mobile operator.

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A: You should be able to use the Response.AddHeader method, like this:
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Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou (born 5 September 1986) is a Cameroonian-French professional mixed martial artist competing in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Ngannou currently holds the record for highest punching power ever measured by the UFC at 129,161 units.[3][note 1] He broke the previous record set by kickboxing champ Tyrone Spong which was at 114,000 units.[4] As of February 18, 2019, he is #2 in official UFC heavyweight rankings.[5]
Ngannou in 2017
Batié, Cameroon
265 lb (120 kg; 18 st 13 lb)[1]
83 in (211 cm)[2]
Boxing, Savate
Fighting out of
MMA Factory Paris
Dewey Cooper
Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By submission
By decision
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Ngannou was born and raised in the village of Batié, Cameroon.[6] He lived in poverty and had little formal education growing up.[7] Ngannou's parents divorced when he was six years old, and he was sent to live with his aunt.[8] At 12 years old, Ngannou started working in a sand quarry in Batié because of a lack of funds.[9] As a youngster, he was approached by various gangs in his village to join them.[10] However, Ngannou refused and instead decided to use his father's negative reputation as a street fighter as motivation to do something positive and pursue boxing.[10]
At the age of 22, Ngannou began training in boxing, despite reluctance from his family in the beginning.[10] After training for a year, Ngannou stopped training due to an illness.[11] He did various odd jobs to make ends meet, until at the age of 26, he emigrated to Paris, France to pursue professional boxing.[12] After Ngannou reached Paris, he had no money, no friends and no place to live.[7] After living homeless on the streets of Paris, he began training for free in August 2013 under Didier Carmont.[13][9] Being a fan of Mike Tyson, Ngannou was originally interested in learning how to box until his coach introduced him to the sport of MMA.[12]
Reflecting on his journey across continents and his decision to become an MMA fighter, Ngannou said:[7][12]
When I started, I had nothing. Nothing. I needed everything. But when you start [to earn money], you starting collecting things: I want this, I want this, I want that. The purpose is not collecting things, though. The purpose is to do something great. Finish the dream you started.
I want to help my family, first, of course, but then I want to give opportunity to children in my country like me who have a dream to become a doctor or something. If I reach my dream, it will give me the opportunity to help those in my country who have their own dreams and nothing else to fulfill them.
I want to give some opportunity for children like me who dream of this sport and don't have an opportunity like me. The last time I was in Cameroon, I brought a lot of materials for boxing and MMA to open a gym. Now I just bought a big space to start the gym, as well. A lot of children now in Cameroon, because of me, they have a dream. They say, 'I will be a champion in MMA. I will do boxing like Francis,' because they saw me when I was young. I didn't have anything. I didn't have any opportunity. And today, they see me, and they are dreaming. They are thinking that something is possible. Even when they are so poor, something is possible in life. … It's not easy. It's so hard, but it's possible.
Ngannou is multilingual. He speaks several languages including Ngemba, French and English.[9][14][15] He learned English after joining the UFC.[16]
Mixed martial arts career
Ngannou started his MMA career in November 2013 and fought mostly in the French promotion 100% Fight, as well as other regional promotions in Europe.[17]
Ngannou made his UFC debut against fellow newcomer Luis Henrique on 19 December 2015 at UFC on Fox 17.[18] He won the fight via knockout in the second round.[19]
Ngannou next faced UFC newcomer Curtis Blaydes on 10 April 2016, at UFC Fight Night 86.[20] He won the fight via TKO, due to doctors stoppage, at the conclusion of the second round.[21]
In his next bout, Ngannou faced another newcomer in Bojan Mihajlović on 23 July 2016, at UFC on Fox 20.[22] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[23] Ngannou faced Anthony Hamilton on 9 December 2016, at UFC Fight Night 102.[24] He won the fight by submission in the first round, and earned his first UFC Performance of the Night bonus.[25][26]
Ngannou faced Andrei Arlovski on 28 January 2017, at UFC on Fox 23.[27] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. The win also earned Ngannou his second Performance of the Night bonus.[28] Ngannou was expected to face Junior dos Santos on 9 September 2017 at UFC 215.[29] However, on 18 August, Dos Santos was pulled from the match after being notified of a potential USADA violation.[30] In turn, Ngannou was removed from the card after promotion officials deemed that a suitable opponent could not be arranged.[31][32] In the highest profile fight of his career, Ngannou faced Alistair Overeem on 2 December 2017 at UFC 218.[33] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[34]
Ngannou fought Stipe Miocic for the UFC Heavyweight title on 20 January 2018 at UFC 220.[35] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[36]
Ngannou faced Derrick Lewis on 7 July 2018 at UFC 226.[37] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. The fight was heavily criticized by the media and the fans for the lack of offence from both competitors[38][39][40][41] and was labeled as "snorefest".[42]
Ngannou faced Curtis Blaydes in a rematch on 24 November 2018 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 141[43] He won the fight via TKO early into the first round.[44] The win also earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.[45]
Ngannou headlined UFC's inaugural event on ESPN, UFC on ESPN 1 against Cain Velasquez on 17 February 2019.[46] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[47]
Ngannou faced Junior dos Santos on June 29, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 3.[48] He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[49] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[50]
Ngannou is the founder of the Francis Ngannou Foundation which runs the first combat sports gym in his native Cameroon, aiming to offer facilities for young people to pursue their dreams in sports.[51]
Championships and accomplishments
Performance of the Night (Four times) vs. Anthony Hamilton, Andrei Arlovski, Curtis Blaydes and Junior dos Santos [52][53] [54][55]
2017 Knockout of the Year vs. Alistair Overeem[56]
Pundit Arena
MMA Fighting / SB Nation
2017 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year[60]
MMAjunkie.com
Knockout of the Year vs. Alistair Overeem[61]
MMADNA.nl
2017 Knockout of the Year.[62]
World MMA Awards
Professional record breakdown
17 matches 14 wins 3 losses
By knockout 10 0
By submission 4 0
By decision 0 3
Win 14–3 Junior dos Santos TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos 29 June 2019 1 1:11 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 13–3 Cain Velasquez KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez 17 February 2019 1 0:26 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 12–3 Curtis Blaydes TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 24 November 2018 1 0:45 Beijing, China Performance of the Night.
Loss 11–3 Derrick Lewis Decision (unanimous) UFC 226 7 July 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–2 Stipe Miocic Decision (unanimous) UFC 220 20 January 2018 5 5:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States For the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 11–1 Alistair Overeem KO (punch) UFC 218 2 December 2017 1 1:42 Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win 10–1 Andrei Arlovski TKO (punches) UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña 28 January 2017 1 1:32 Denver, Colorado, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 9–1 Anthony Hamilton Submission (kimura) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov 9 December 2016 1 1:57 Albany, New York, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 8–1 Bojan Mihajlović TKO (punches) UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko 23 July 2016 1 1:34 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 7–1 Curtis Blaydes TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos 10 April 2016 2 5:00 Zagreb, Croatia
Win 6–1 Luis Henrique KO (punch) UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cerrone 2 19 December 2015 2 2:53 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win 5–1 William Baldutti TKO (elbows and punches) KHK MMA National Tryouts: Finale 2015 28 May 2015 2 1:22 Madinat Isa, Bahrain
Win 4–1 Luc Ngeleka Submission (standing guillotine choke) SHC 10: Carvalho vs. Belo 20 September 2014 1 0:44 Geneva, Switzerland
Win 3–1 Nicolas Specq Submission (arm-triangle choke) 100% Fight 20: Comeback 5 April 2014 2 2:10 Levallois, France
Win 2–1 Bilal Tahtahi KO (punch) 100% Fight 20: Comeback 5 April 2014 1 3:58 Levallois, France
Loss 1–1 Zoumana Cisse Decision (unanimous) 100% Fight: Contenders 21 14 December 2013 2 5:00 Paris, France
Win 1–0 Rachid Benzina Submission (straight armbar) 100% Fight: Contenders 20 30 November 2013 1 1:44 Paris, France
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DescriptionThe score was not published until 1867, 40 years after the composer's death in 1827. The discoverer of the piece, Ludwig Nohl, affirmed that the original autographed manuscript, now lost, was dated 27 April 1810.[4] The version of "Für Elise" we hear today is an earlier version that was transcri...
The score was not published until 1867, 40 years after the composer's death in 1827. The discoverer of the piece, Ludwig Nohl, affirmed that the original autographed manuscript, now lost, was dated 27 April 1810.[4] The version of "Für Elise" we hear today is an earlier version that was transcribed by Ludwig Nohl. There is a later version, with drastic changes to the accompaniment which was transcribed from a later manuscript by Barry Cooper. The most notable difference is in the first theme, the left-hand arpeggios are delayed by a 16th note beat. There are a few extra bars in the transitional section into the B section; and finally, the rising A minor arpeggio figure is moved later into the piece. The tempo marking Poco Moto is believed to have been on the manuscript that Ludwig Nohl transcribed (now lost). The later version includes the marking Molto Grazioso. It is believed that Beethoven intended to add the piece to a cycle of bagatelles.[citation needed]
Therese Malfatti, widely believed to be the dedicatee of "Für Elise" The pianist and musicologist Luca Chiantore (es) argued in his thesis and his 2010 book Beethoven al piano that Beethoven might not have been the person who gave the piece the form that we know today. Chiantore suggested that the original signed manuscript, upon which Ludwig Nohl claimed to base his transcription, may never have existed.[5] On the other hand, the musicologist Barry Cooper stated, in a 1984 essay in The Musical Times, that one of two surviving sketches closely resembles the published version.[6]
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Antman EM, Loscalzo J. Antman E.M., Loscalzo J Antman, Elliott M., and Joseph Loscalzo.Ischemic Heart Disease. In: Kasper D, Fauci A, Hauser S, Longo D, Jameson J, Loscalzo J. Kasper D, Fauci A, Hauser S, Longo D, Jameson J, Loscalzo J Eds. Dennis Kasper, et al.eds. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19e New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2014. http://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1130&sectionid=79743463. Accessed April 19, 2019.
Antman EM, Loscalzo J. Antman E.M., Loscalzo J Antman, Elliott M., and Joseph Loscalzo.. "Ischemic Heart Disease." Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19e Kasper D, Fauci A, Hauser S, Longo D, Jameson J, Loscalzo J. Kasper D, Fauci A, Hauser S, Longo D, Jameson J, Loscalzo J Eds. Dennis Kasper, et al. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2014, http://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1130&sectionid=79743463.
Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a condition in which there is an inadequate supply of blood and oxygen to a portion of the myocardium; it typically occurs when there is an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand. The most common cause of myocardial ischemia is atherosclerotic disease of an epicardial coronary artery (or arteries) sufficient to cause a regional reduction in myocardial blood flow and inadequate perfusion of the myocardium supplied by the involved coronary artery. Chapter 291e deals with the development and treatment of atherosclerosis. This chapter focuses on the chronic manifestations and treatment of IHD. The subsequent chapters address the acute phases of IHD.
IHD causes more deaths and disability and incurs greater economic costs than any other illness in the developed world. IHD is the most common, serious, chronic, life-threatening illness in the United States, where 13 million persons have IHD, >6 million have angina pectoris, and >7 million have sustained a myocardial infarction. Genetic factors, a high-fat and energy-rich diet, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle are associated with the emergence of IHD (Chap. 291e). In the United States and Western Europe, IHD is growing among low-income groups, but primary prevention has delayed the disease to later in life in all socioeconomic groups. Despite these sobering statistics, it is worth noting that epidemiologic data show a decline in the rate of deaths due to IHD, about half of which is attributable to treatments and half to prevention by risk factor modification.
Obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes mellitus are increasing and are powerful risk factors for IHD. These trends are occurring in the general context of population growth and as a result of the increase in the average age of the world's population. With urbanization in countries with emerging economies and a growing middle class, elements of the energy-rich Western diet are being adopted. As a result, the prevalence of risk factors for IHD and the prevalence of IHD itself are both increasing rapidly, so that in analyses of the global burden of disease, there is a shift from communicable to noncommunicable diseases. Population subgroups that appear to be particularly affected are men in South Asian countries, especially India and the Middle East. In light of the projection of large increases in IHD throughout the world, IHD is likely to become the most common cause of death worldwide by 2020.


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For their marketing campaign, the team is up against University of Leeds and UCL.
Results for both awards will be announced in June.


The stage was set and Marianne Vos (Netherlands) didn't disappoint as she romped to victory in the women's road race at the world championships on home roads in Valkenburg on her Custom painted Gold and Black Giant TCR.
After a remarkable and frustrating run of five successive silver medals, Vos ended her Worlds hoodoo in considerable style by attacking on the final climb of the Cauberg to win by 10 seconds from our very own Rachel Neylan (Australia), while Elisa Longo Borghini (Italy) came home a further 8 seconds back in third.
Congratulations also to Philippe Gilbert (Belgium) who pulled on cycling's rainbow jersey with a perfectly-timed attack to win the 2012 world championships in Valkenburg, Holland. The Belgian attacked on the final ascent of the Cauberg, distancing a select group of pre-race favourites. Edvald Boasson Hagan (Norway) and Alejandro Valverde (Spain) rounded out the medals, while defending champion Mark Cavendish (Great Britain) abandoned after working for his team in the first half of the race.


DATE Regular meetings are usually held on the second Wednesday of each month.
If you would like to collect this book to read, you are welcome to borrow a copy from Helen Keogh, the College Receptionist, or from anyone else in the College Office, between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm.
Meet at 9am at Gate 1 in Dixon Street, which is off Beach Road.
You are welcome to bring along prams, younger siblings and a dog on a lead.
You are advised to bring along money for coffee, as there is a 30 minute stop at the "Chain of Fools Cafe" in Beach Road Mentone.
Village Cinemas Southland confirms their session times each Thursday. Owing to this, movie sessions times will be confirmed on *NEWS*, on the Thursday before the P&F Movie Club is intending to see the movie. TIP: To easily check the confirmed P&F Movie Club from your mobile phone, it is recommended that you download the St Bede's College App on the homepage and check News.
Please note that the Movie Club intends to hold a movie night no more than twice per term. Unlike the P&F Book Club, the dates and times cannot be confirmed in advance because it depends when the P&F believe they have a worthwhile movie to see.
If you are keen to see the next movie, to join the Movie Club communication, you need to send an email with your name and mobile phone number to: *COMING SOON* Once this is done,you will receive confirmation and you will be included in all P&F Movie Club communication.
The P&F aims to keep the movie screening time as close as possible to the regular set time for all College events, which is 7pm, but very late screening times that start well after 8pm will not be chosen. Please note that the P&F will also try to vary future movie days and screening times to try and accommodate a variety of different needs.
Most movies will be at Village Southland. However, Brighton Bay or Brighton Palace may also be designated.
Will be selected after the movie and will depend on what is still open and how many attend.
"VPremium" Cinema has a $3 surcharge on top of your voucher or standard ticket price.
"Vpremium is a fresh take on cinema offering a dine-in, chill-out vibe for just a few dollars more. It's the place to catch up with mates. It's relaxed but high quality. Vpremium steps it up from a traditional movie experience and becomes a place to hang out rather than just see a movie. It's a little more impressive and makes any movie an occasion while still keeping it casual.
For all P&F Mofie Nights, tickets will be purchased 15 minutes before the movie is due to start. To obtain your ticket with the rest of the group, please ensure that you meet at the *Meeting Place COMING SOON* by no later than 15 minutes before the movie start time.
If you are running late and can't arrive 15 minutes early, but believe you will make the movie start time, you need to contact someone in the P&F parentsandfriends@stbedes.catholic.edu.au to purchase your ticket for you, but the purchase cost must be reimbursed. NOTE: If you arrive after the movie start time, your ticket will be left with the Cinema Europa Lounge Staff (at your own risk) in an envelope with your name on it.
31 January Tea and Tissues for 2019 New Parents to the College.
The aim of the Association is to create opportunities for families to familiarize themselves with the running of St. Bede's, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, while getting to know other parents and staff. They do this by holding social functions throughout the year.
To acts as a conduit between the parents and the School.
To benefit our child's education by assisting in the allocation of the funds for the future growth and development of the school by ensuring that the School continues to be a quality learning environment in which both the students and staff thrive.
to learn what's happening in the college.
to share ideas and talents.
to become involved in the college Community.
In 2000, for numerous reasons, we introduced a small levy in lieu of major fundraising. All families are now asked to make this minimal contribution once per year.
What Happens to the Levy Funds?
In previous years all departments of the College were invited to apply in writing to the Pn&F for additional aids and equipment, which were unable to be met by normal college funding. However in 2007 after discussion with the Principal, the Parents and Friends Association have decided to fund several larger projects which will continue to benefit the widest cross section of students possible. (In 2009 Parents and Friends gave $35,000 to St Bede's to help refurbish the Lecture Theatre and purchase outdoor seating).
during their time at St. Bede's College.
Assist at the College Art Show.
Sponsor the Annual Acquisitive Art & Technology Awards.
Attend annual retreats at "Cypress Lodge" in Phillip Island.
Make new friends and enjoy ourselves whilst contributing to the college community.
Stalls for both Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day.
– a great opportunity to welcome the new St James' parents to the College.
Thank you. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ring us.


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The RedState Box Office Report
By Brad Slager | Jul 01, 2018 9:33 PM ET
Newcomers even manage to have a good weekend
Thinking back to last summer it was a dismal affair for studios. While many were raving about the fortunes of "Wonder Woman" the rest of the slate was a consistent output of underperforming retreads. It led to one of the worst summer sessions in over a decade. But things are completely different this year.
With a glut of blockbusters, and money to be made across the board, we just had two different titles hit $148 million on consecutive weeks, and various studios are enjoying their major hit. Only eleven times in history has the box office total hit $400 million for the week; that has happened four times now this year. It has been flush enough that a title earning over $200 million can be regarded as a failure (Han, I'm looking at you.). Even the lesser movies have had their modicum of success, as two new releases this week have shown. Here are the films hoovering the cash this week.
1. JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM – $60.3 Million
It took a not so shocking dive of -60% but it still is dominating. After ten days it has already pulled in $265 million, added to its foreign take of over $665 million. By next week Universal's sequel should have pulled in $1 billion globally.
2. INCREDIBLES 2 – $45.54m
Looking at a very respectable drop of only -43% in week three, it has continued to draw audiences. At $439 million it now stands as Pixar's second highest earning movie ever and should pass "Finding Dory" very soon for the top crown.
3. SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO – $19.01m
This sequel has been seeing its prospects inching upward throughout the weekend. Originally projected to pull in under $15 million it has shown decent strength throughout the weekend. It will be interesting to watch the prospects on this one as it opened well above the original's wide release opening ($12 million) but the audience grade is lower, which makes the longer term prospects dicey.
4. UNCLE DREW – $15.5m
Showing the opposite trend in a debut this basketball comedy, based on the popular Kyrie Irving web series, has been diminishing as the weekend wore on. Projected near $20 million it debuted decently on Thursday night but then started to lag the following days. However it did receive an "A" CinemaScore from audiences, which will help it through the holiday week.
5. OCEANS 8 – $8.03m
The ladies are continuing along with strength, cruising well past the century mark now at $115 million.
6. TAG – $5.63m
The raucous adolescent adult-comedy has quietly made $40 million. This isn't actually turning too many heads, but it is a sign at how flush the summer frame has been that it managed to reach that level in a busy marketplace.
7. DEADPOOL 2 – $3.45m
This title is still moving along, shedding only a few hundred screens each week while nearly in theaters for 2 months.
8. SANJU – $2.55m
This is a bio-pic from India about the troubled life of an actor from an entertainment family. It was the widest Bollywood release ever here in the States. The screen average of over $7,000 would place it third best for the weekend.
9. SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY – $2.293m
Limping along this disappointing outing is looking to be a big money loser for Disney. Worlwide it sits at $370 million. The estimated losses for the studio could be in the $100 million range.
10. WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? – $2.290m
The surprising documentary about Mr. Rodgers added 300 screens and has become more successful than originally anticipated.
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Want to create your own food blog, but don't know how to do it?Not every amazing chef knows the technical stuff such as designing their own blog and website.
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In this guide to start your own food blog, we are going to share how to create your own Food blog on WordPress self-hosted site.Free domains such as WordPress.com, blogspot.com, and Weebly are not good for authoritative sites, so hosting and creating your blog on WordPress.org CMS will be beneficial.
In the first step, you need to choose the name of your blog.It can be of your name or the business you're looking to start, some people select the name their hotel or cafe.
Come Up With the Perfect Name for your blog the most hardest step.It should be small, memorable and related to the niche.If you're facing a problem and can't figure out which name would be perfect then read this article on "Pick The Perfect Name For Your Business".
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As you know .com is most used and famous domain extension, but if you can't find the .com domain then you can go for other high-level domain extensions such as .org, .net.
The second step is installing and setup the WordPress to start your blogging.WordPress is a great tool to design a blog without having a good knowledge of codes and designing.WordPress lets you create your blog within few minutes, by just installing themes and WordPress plugins.
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If you're unable to install the WordPress on your self-hosted website, then you can watch this complete tutorial on how to install WordPress.This tutorial will help you to guide step-by-step of installation of WordPress.
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Councillor Brenda Warrington, Executive Leader of Tameside Council
Putting the Power Back in the Northern Powerhouse
Let's take a look at two countries. Country A is one of the richest regions in Northern Europe; Country B contains 5 out of the 10 poorest regions in Northern Europe. Country A has spent £17.6 billion on one piece of rail infrastructure, nine times more money than is being spent on the entire rail infrastructure in Country B put together. One town of 285,000 people in Country A has more private research and development jobs as the whole of Country B, population 15 million.
The numbers are utterly stark, but what makes it even more shocking is that these aren't two different countries at all. They're two parts of England, the North and the South. How unequal are we? The former chief civil servant Lord Kerslake, who now chairs a committee on the future of Britain's economy, has said that the closest parallel between North and South England in the 2010s would be East Germany, a country that suffered almost forty years of dictatorship, and West Germany following the end of the Cold War.
It's particularly appropriate to highlight this as we recently marked the fifth anniversary of the then-Chancellor George Osborne's "Northern Powerhouse" speech. It's easy to write off the Northern Powerhouse, then and now, as an elaborate branding exercise backed up with nothing except hot air. That wouldn't be entirely fair though. The creation of combined authorities and metro mayors has allowed many parts of the North to have more of a say in decisions. That's clearly been seen this week, where the Greater Manchester Combined Authority laid out plans to upgrade and renovate our transport network over the next decade, including buses, trams and bikes.
But the fact remains that this progress, significant though it is, has taken place despite, and not because of, support from powers-that-be in Westminster. The current Northern Powerhouse Minister, Jake Berry, isn't allowed to sit in the Cabinet, and the rumour is that upon assuming the office of Prime Minister Theresa May banned any mention of the Northern Powerhouse at all.
More toxic than even this is that all of the work on devolution has been taking place in an atmosphere of savage austerity. This week's report on the Northern Powerhouse from the IPPR North, the organisation that have probably done the most work to highlight the gap between North and South, makes for grim reading. Between 2009/10 and 2017/18 the North suffered £3.6 billion worth of cuts to public spending, while the South East and the South West together saw an increase of £4.7 billion in real terms. This has meant that since the creation of the Northern Powerhouse in 2014, 200,000 more Northern children are living in poverty, weekly pay has grown by only £12 compared to £19 nationally and 150,000 more jobs pay less than a living wage. Perhaps most worrying of all, despite much of the idea for the Northern Powerhouse being built on improving transport infrastructure, the number of cancelled or significantly late trains on TransPennine Express and Northern Rail franchises has more than doubled from 2.1% to 4.9% of all services. If the success or failure of any political project is judged on lives changed for the better, then it's clear that we still have quite a way to go.
What we need is a government with policies that put the North first, in the most literal sense of the word. The inequality we face has been decades in the making, and it's clear now that it will not be solved by piecemeal ideas and policies. We need ambition on a scale of that which created the National Health Service and spearheaded the first wave of devolution. The kind of policies that act as the centrepieces for entire governments, tying in everything that has been done so far and providing the funding to turbo-boost it to as yet unseen levels. The Northern Powerhouse as an end in itself will not be sufficient. It can, and must, be the beginning of something much, much greater.
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Gearbox dropped the word that some of their most beloved characters would be making an appearance as selectable skins in Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition's next Skin Pack DLC. For some wanting to see the Borderlands 2 and Minecraft connection come full-circle, here is your chance to own it.
It's one thing to go around shooting talking robots and collecting strangely named loot with a group of close co-op buddies. However, to mine various chunks of rock, build brick houses, or even fall off cliffs while riding pigs isn't something we saw coming from the Borderlands universe. Creepers do make an appearance in Borderlands 2, but this is the very first time Gearbox shows up in Mojang's territory. Just a sample of the future Skin Pack 4 DLC will include the original cast of Vault Hunter's: Mordecai, Lilith, Brick, as well as the minion-ordering Claptrap (finally, he'll be able to ascend staircases).
All these and more will be available for everyone's growing Skin Pack collection very soon (most likely for the normal 160 MSP price tag), though the date has yet to be set. Hopefully in the near future we'll hear more about both the upcoming Title Update #9 and the full Skin Pack 4 list too.
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China takes first steps towards 'cruelty-free' cosmetics after law changes
Manufacturers of cosmetics in China are no longer be legally bound to test on animals for ordinary products sold in the country, after changes to laws came into place on Monday.
The changes are seen as a victory for campaign groups like Be Cruelty-Free, the largest campaign in the world to end animal testing for cosmetics, which has focused in part on the Chinese market for the last few years. Run by the Humane Society International (HSI), it aims to end animal testing in cosmetics all over the globe.
The ruling means up to 10,000 animals a year could be saved from tests and this is the first time China has amended its cosmetic legislation in more than 20 years.
Manufacturers of cosmetics in China can now use existing ingredient data and results of validated non-animal tests.
Peter Li, HSI's China policy adviser, said, "In making this rule change, China is acknowledging the global trend towards cruelty-free cosmetics, and that's hugely significant."
However, the ruling does not apply to all cosmetics, with 'special ones' such as hair dyes, deodorants and sunscreens being excluded. Foreign imported products will still require testing and all cosmetics are still subject to post-market testing where products are taken at random from shelves.
Global cruelty-free retailer Lush does not sell cosmetics in China as legislation doesn't allow fully non-animal tested cosmetics on the market.
"We look forward to further progressive legislation in this area which will put China on par with Europe which would allow Chinese cosmetics companies to trade into Europe and allow us to operate cruelty-free in China", said Hilary Jones, Lush ethics director.
To celebrate the success, the Be Cruelty-Free campaign sent a letter signed by HSI and 20 Chinese animal groups to the China Food and Drug Administration and there was also a 100-rabbit street event.
Singaporean-born British violinist Vanessa-Mae, who has Chinese family, sent a message of support after the changes. She said, "I am proud of my Chinese heritage, but I also know that there is much work to be done to end animal suffering in China. This is a hugely important milestone and I hope the first step in China's journey towards ending all animal testing for cosmetics."
It is estimated that up to 300,000 rabbits, guinea pigs and mice are used to test cosmetics in China every year.
Animal testing on cosmetics was banned in Europe in March 2013. However, not all products are cruelty-free, as companies based in the EU can still sell animal tested products if testing was done elsewhere, meaning customers could be supporting a company that is against their ethics without knowing.
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Westow House (London, UK)
Address: 79 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, London SE19 1TX, UK
Lat/Long: 51.4199947,-0.0788593
Tagged: beer, pub, Sunday Roast, Upper Norwood
London Reviews United Kingdom
Westow House
Our second to last full day in London involved a trip out to Crystal Palace Park to gaze upon what little remains of the old Victorian era Crystal Palace. Built in Hyde Park for the Great Exhibition of 1851, and later moved to Southeast London on top of a hill, the palace itself burnt down in the 1930s, but bits and pieces of the former wonder still remain: the foundation, the main staircase, some sphinxes, and some curiously outdated but historical dinosaurs. After a nice walk seeing the park, being a Sunday, we decided it would be nice to duck into a pub and score some classic pub food, wandering over to Westow House on the west edge of the park.
I'll have to say that you I alway have a slight bit of caution approaching traditional British pub fare like Fish and Chips or a Sunday Roast. While there are a lot of places doing some serious justice to the concepts, both of items are also easily screwed up. To do fish and chips right requires enough mastery of what us Yanks call the "Frialator Arts" (side trivia question: do UK folks recognize the "Frialator" name?), since doing fish correctly requires one oil temperature, and doing chips right requires [i]two[/i] different temperatures, and as a result most places end up either over- or under-cooking half of the dish. Doing a Sunday Roast requires decent mastery of both meat roasting and vegetable roasting as well, and as a result, London (and the UK) have more than a few pubs, chippies, and carveries that seem to aim at satisfying tourists and cheapskates with low-grade versions of the dish.
Westow House Interior
Westow House, however, is a great example of a classic British pub that's still got the overall basics nailed down. The pub itself is housed in a great Victorian house that, while the outside was enrobed in scaffolding due to repairs during our visit, the inside is a pleasant, spacious Victorian-style pub with lots of both tables and couches for seating (and, pleasantly for myself, they aren't stodgy about the occasional canine visitor, also adding some nice ambiance that way). The beer list is a nice combination of both traditional English-style lagers and ales as well as several taps dedicated to new-style IPAs and the like from up and coming breweries.
Haddock and Chips
For this trip, I had been in the UK almost a week and a half and had yet to indulge in some fish and chips, and after seeing an order emerge from the kitchen for another table, I decided to take the plunge here. As a good start, I like that instead of the fairly common cod, Westow House uses haddock for their fish and chips, with a modestly beer-laden batter. They've got the cooking down pat: the fish itself was perfectly cooked to a flaky and moist tenderness, the breading adhering well to the fish. The breading was a little thicker than I like, but well crisped, not overly oily, and having just enough of a beer taste to add some more taste to it. The net combination of these was a breaded filet that was flavorful without being heavy, exactly what I want in a good fried fish. Add in some competent chips and mushy peas, and I was quite satisfied.
Carol, however, opted for the Sunday Roast, and I think she chose wisely as well. Starting with the beef, this roast was a nice Welsh black beef rump, cooked up to a nice medium, with both fair amount of flavor and still being tender. The beef itself was also nicely elevated by a tangy house-made horseradish cream sauce, a light gravy, and a Yorkshire pudding to sop up the drippings. A lot of times the vegetables take a back seat with a roast, but here the rest of the plate was also quite nicely done, with some rosemary-garlic roast potatoes, some braised cabbage, and a medley of roasted vegetables.
Overall, we really enjoyed Westow House. Scaffolding aside (a temporary issue), they've got both the ambiance and the menu for a traditional pub down pat, and provide a pleasant environment to relax after a morning exploring. I'd not hesitate to come back.
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Miracle of Science Bar and Grill (Cambridge, MA)
Last week I had to have a quick trip down to MIT for work, and have been craving a good burger. Luckily, Cambridge sports several burger joints that all have a good following, including Mr Bartley's Burger Cottage (near Harvard, still on my hit list), Cambridge Common, Flat Patties, Four Burgers (which I almost went to this time), Craigie on Main, and Miracle of Science. I opted on the last of these, since the location is close to MIT (in the shadow of the Tootsie Roll factory, and kitty-corner from Toscanin's Ice Cream).


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Analysis: "She is a career woman not a drug trafficker!" family and friends of Ethiopian woman detained in China say
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Nazrawit, a career civil engineer, flew out from her hometown Addis Abeba to explore her prospects in China. She is now kept in one of China's jails
Zecharias Zelalem
Addis Abeba, March 15/2019 – To say that Abby Abera has been mentally drained over the course of the past two and a half months would be an understatement. She has spent the lion's share of the time comforting relatives both at home in Ethiopia and abroad, as well as trying to read up on the Chinese judicial system. The latter, with thin hopes of perhaps coming across something, anything that could possibly aid in the legal battle to save her younger sister's life and put an end to a family's anguish. "These months have been hell for us," is how she describes the daily torment her family lives since learning of her sister's arrest in China. "I raised my sister like my own daughter. I tried to give her everything she ever asked for," she says when reminiscing about her. "It cannot end like this."
Her sister, Nazrawit Abera, 27, is currently incarcerated at a prison facility in the Southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, some 2000 km south of the capital Beijing. Held on drug trafficking charges since late December, her family strenuously deny she ever intended to import any illegal substances into the country. Her predicament is an increasingly worrying one as Nazrawit, who hasn't been visited by family or seen a lawyer since her arrest, could face the death penalty if found guilty. It is what has robbed the family of any sense of normalcy ever since.
It was late last year, that Nazrawit, a civil engineer, flew out from her hometown Addis Abeba to explore her prospects in China. In Ethiopia, she had earned a lucrative salary employed at various construction firms. Described by her friends as studious and dedicated, she completed her university studies at age 23. "She was gifted from her childhood," Abby tells Addis Standard. "She became a truly independent woman. Her services were so actively sought that once she had been contracted to two firms at the same time," her sister explains.
Her trip to China was to investigate an opportunity to further her career and do research on the price of building materials while there. But shortly after arrival at Beijing Capital Airport, she was escorted away. Police had rummaged through her luggage after having detected something via the advanced high tech sensors at the airport. Five bottles of shampoo among her belongings, were full of cocaine. She was taken away and since that day, December 22nd, her family haven't heard from her. Chinese courts have delivered execution notices for lesser amounts.
Article 347 of the Criminal law of the People's Republic of China renders the consequences of being caught with illegal substances pretty clear. For heroin or cocaine, attempting to traffic any amount over 50 grams could result in being sentenced to life imprisonment, a 15 year prison term, or capital punishment.
Prison cells in China. Involvement at any level in the illegal drug trade warrants at the minimum a 15 year prison sentence, according to the Chinese Criminal Code (Image: Shanghai Daily)
The fact that a drugs charge could result in death is cruel and unusual, states Maya Wang, a Human Rights Watch senior researcher on China. "In general, Human Rights Watch advocates for the abolition of the death penalty around the world because it is a form of punishment unique in its cruelty and finality," she tells Addis Standard before adding, "China's legal system-controlled by the ruling Party-is also rife with torture and unfair trials."
Recently, a Chinese court shocked observers by handing out a death sentence to Canadian national Robert Schellenberg. Schellenberg, 36, was originally charged with attempting to smuggle over 200 kilograms of crystal meth from China to Australia in 2014. Prior to his lengthy court battle which ended with the grim news of his sentencing this January, Schellenberg had a criminal record in Canada that involved drug trade activity.
Canadian Robert Schellenberg grimaces as his death sentence was announced on January 14th (Image: CCTV)
But Nazrawit does not have a criminal record, nor does she fit the profile of most detainees facing drug trafficking charges in China. Educated and trained as a civil engineer, she has carved out a reputation as a competent professional. Her involvement has been solicited for various construction projects across Ethiopia, including but not limited to the Yirgacheffe Hospital project. Employed as a site engineer with the Unity Kirkos Housing Cooperative from 2016 until her arrest, she was given a raving review by the company's manager Mulu Desta who stated that she was a dedicated employee with a "professional attitude, ethics and very good job knowledge." Financially well off, in a country where the average annual income barely surpasses 20,000 birr, she earned 12,000 birr monthly at Unity Kirkos, stratospheric by Ethiopian standards. A far cry from those desperate to get their big break and revamp their living conditions, the case usually of so many of those detained for drug trafficking by China.
A letter from Nazrawit Abera's latest employer confirming her credentials and pay between November 2016 to December 2018
Her friends and family maintain that Nazrawit had no idea the shampoo bottles contained anything other than shampoo. Nazrawit was tricked into the deed by a lifelong friend, a former Ethiopian Airlines hostess named Simret Kahsay, they say. Her sister Abby tells us that Simret was supposed to be on that same flight to China with Nazrawit, but had to cancel for personal reasons at the last minute. Simret had agreed to tag along with Nazrawit on the trip, saying that she intended to deliver gifts to an unspecified associate in China. When she cancelled, she asked Nazrawit to go ahead without her, but to take the items to China for her. Nazrawit, trusting her friend, agreed without hesitation. She was told that the shampoo bottles, which came from Brazil, contained a special type of shampoo used uniquely for the cleaning of wigs and hair extensions. Nazrawit thought nothing of it. But, contends Abby, this should have rang alarms.
"What kind of shampoo comes from Brazil?" she was furious. "Who delivers shower products from Brazil to China? We have shampoo in Ethiopia."
Indeed, in recent times a number of Ethiopians are reported to have been tricked in a similar manner. Citing the lucrative nature of drug deals in China due to the extremely high risk, drug traders unwilling to take the risk themselves, have resorted to sending unsuspecting innocent victims to China with their stash loaded in their baggage.
According to the Ministry of Information, one such scheme involved fake scholarships and swindling youths into traveling to China with a stash of khat, hidden in their luggage, unbeknownst to them. Khat, a stimulant widely available in Ethiopia, is also illegal in China. If caught upon arrival in China, with no scholarship awaiting them, the aspiring student is instead hauled over to a Chinese detention facility and charged with being a drug mule. Ethiopia's Foreign Ministry warned travelers against taking obscure packages from suspicious, shady individuals. But in the case of Nazrawit Abera, this person was her best friend.
"She abused my sister's trust!" Abby is adamant Simret tricked her to make a fast buck. "She threw her best friend in harm's way for financial gain. She knew Nazri would never say no to a friend." Mentioning Semret brought out a flurry of emotions. "She is fully accountable for this mess ," she said while fighting back tears. "My sister is a career woman, not a drug trafficker. She is an innocent victim back-stabbed by someone she thought was her best friend."
A phone number we were told belongs to Simret was switched off when Addis Standard called the number. Inquiries sent by private message to Simret's Facebook account have gone unanswered.
The Ethiopian embassy is for now covering the legal expenses and has hired a lawyer, although Nazrawit is yet to see a lawyer or appear in court.
In an attempt to exonerate Nazrawit from any wrongdoing, the family provided local police with evidence of what happened. A warrant was issued for Simret's arrest. She was eventually arrested after a friend informed authorities that she was planning to escape to Thailand. Despite the arrest, police have dilly dallied on pressing charges using the victim Nazrawit's inability to testify against Simret in court as an excuse to stall the matter. Simret has since been let out on bail.
Abby says the family was livid. "Police told us Nazrawit needs to testify against her, but how can she do that if she's in jail in China? They aren't making sense."
Nazrawit Abera during happier times (Image: Facebook)
An unnamed official from the Addis Abeba Police Commission who was at the institution when Addis Standard contacted the institution via phone confirmed that an individual named Simret Kahsay had indeed been arrested in a case related to a detainee in China. He would not name the detainee, nor comment when probed on what the charges were. He wouldn't even confirm or deny that Simret had been freed on bail. All he would state was that he couldn't issue a public statement about an investigation that is "ongoing."
But Nazrawit's family don't believe that anything is ongoing. They feel there is no sincere effort by the police to hold Semret Kahsay accountable. "She is now out on a 20,000 birr bail," Abby explains. "After endangering the life of her best friend and putting us into the hell we are in today, she walks free. The police don't care."
Headquarters of the Addis Abeba Police Commission in Nazrawit Abera's hometown. The police appear hesitant to press on with a criminal case against Simret Kahsay, a former Ethiopian Airlines hostess accused of tricking her best friend into traveling with shampoo bottles of cocaine en route to China. Photo: Addis Standard
"We have evidence, proof that she gave Nazrawit the bottles," Abby adds. "She admitted this to us herself before attempting to disappear. The police aren't even willing to examine this evidence!"
Abby shared with Addis Standard two audio files of what the family say is a phone conversation between Simret and Nazrawit's other sister Betty Abera. In the Amharic language recording, the individual responding to the name Simret Kahsay is emotional and admits to having given the bottles of shampoo to Nazrawit, although denies knowing that there were drugs in them when she handed them to her. When asked who Nazrawit was supposed to deliver the shampoo too, the individual says "I don't know him, I just have a phone number." Betty confronts her and accuses her of putting Nazrawit in harm's way at which point the other person begins to cry. Addis Standard has not been able to authenticate the audio files and are as of yet unable to find a friend or relative who can attest to the voice in the audio being Simret's.
Nazrawit has a brother who works as a pilot with Ethiopian Airlines and is able to travel regularly to China. He has been denied access to his sister. An embassy consular official who has seen her once says that Nazrawit is doing well, amid her circumstances. Nazrawit has reportedly requested that the consular officials bring her a Bible.
"Nazri is strong, free spirited and a very loving friend," says Hirut Walelign, a friend in Addis Abeba who told Addis Standard that she has been left feeling a profound sadness since Nazrawit's ordeal began. "I've been unable to process this," she said with an obvious lump in her throat. "She doesn't deserve this. She always looked out for our interests and I've gained so much from her. I'm asking that she be released from the stressful, lonely place she finds herself in."
An online petition calling for her release is being circulated by Nazrawit's friends and former classmates at Addis Abeba's Lideta Cathedral School where Nazrawit completed her high school education. Over 10,000 signatures in under 24 hours were collected by concerned fellow citizens. "I'm signing this because I know she is innocent," writes Birhane Abush, among those who signed the petition. "It is her friend who got Nazrawit into all this mess."
Among the petition organizers, Ermo Walelign described the heartache at hearing of the plight his friend currently finds herself in.
"Nazrawit is a thoughtful, caring soul. Someone who worries about your well-being and will stay by your side while you are down," he said. "A true heartfelt friend unlike any other."
"I know her as being a hardworking, dedicated professional, someone who could hold down two or three jobs at the same time. Someone who always looks forward, who seeks to advance, improve. It hurt me to find out what she has been put through. Nevertheless, I have faith that we will see her back home with us one day."
Ermo Walelign says he has faith his close friend Nazrawit will return to Ethiopia safe (Image: Facebook)
Neither the Chinese embassy in Addis Abeba nor the country's Foreign Ministry responded to emails soliciting information on the case. The Ethiopian Embassy meanwhile wouldn't discuss specifics about the case and stated that details could only be requested from the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson.
That spokesman, Nebiat Getachew spoke with The Reporter's Samuel Getachew last week. and told him that there were currently 22 Ethiopians embroiled in China's legal system facing various charges.
Nazrawit's mother has not been told about her daughter's legal battle; "it would crush her", Abby says. Despite this, after detecting something was wrong with her daughter's disappearance and her family's lack of an explanation, she had a panic attack and collapsed. Tragically the fall has rendered her a paraplegic, Addis Standard is told. Abby now has the additional task of caring for her mother. AS
Editor's Note: A Photo of Simret Kahsay was published in the original copy of this story. However, although the photo is that of the accused, we have decided to remove it as the case is still pending in the court of law.
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Donald Mackay's resignation as Strathclyde Police pipe-major is, in a word, unusual. Obviously, family comes first, and a pipe band at the end of the day is just a pipe band. But I can't think of an instance in which a leader of a top (or any, for that matter) Grade 1 band left mid-season, let alone three days before a major championship.
I would bet that, ever the gentleman and good guy, Donald was actually thinking of the band first. Perhaps he thought that stepping down now would allow whoever succeeds him to have that much more experience taking the band on the field before the all-important World's.
There is the as yet unwritten (otherwise it would be written) book of unwritten-rules when it comes to pipe band etiquette. Most people in the northern hemisphere feel that April 1 is the last date that you can leave a band on certain good terms. Past that, and you risk leaving friends in a lurch.
Unless of course you have a damned good reason for departing, which, knowing what I know about Donald Mackay, he must have had.
In this age of mercurial commitment in all walks of life, I'm actually surprised that the traditional notion of how and when to leave a band isn't contradicted more often. The extraordinary level of dedication that a top band requires, especially from the pipe-major and leading-drummer, makes playing with and sustaining a top-flight band unbelievably difficult.
Sometimes, real life is more important than the often unreal world of piping and drumming.
Donald MacPhee says:
Andrew, I don't know the ins and outs of the thing either, nor do I want to know. I know Donald who is his own man, and a quality man at that. I hope all who are on board considered that before this all came to pass. Good luck to both Donald's and lets just hope this is the best for everyone involved.
Bruce Gandy says:
Unforunate as it is, I'm sure Donald had a good reason for this and only those in the know should wage an opinion on this. However, what would happen if a Donald or Richard , or Rab was to have an accident and break a couple of fingers yesterday? These bands are top shelf and the next guy would have brought the band onto the field as they are all hopefully well oiled machines, we saw evidence of that a few years ago when Alistair dunn had to step up withthe Field Marshal and I think they managed okay. don Bradford has lots of experience in this game and I wish him the best of luck and support from the band members so he can execute his new position iwith the fire and determination he is well known for.
sorry about the grammer/typos , was in a hurry there and pressed submit too quickly.
I wasn't going to comment on this, as I have no connection with a situation even close to this, but honestly. This is as bad as the tabloids. Couldn't we just all sit back and try to believe that Donald is actually stepping down for the very reasons he mentioned? Or is it not possible, that someone would dare give up the opportunity to run a top flight band for his family? My father gave up an opportunity that would have greatly helped the family out financially when I was very young and we desperatley could have used it, but when it became obvious he was missing some of my first, it was no question what he was to do. He quit, took up a night job, and watch me grow up. I would have love to just seen that Donald M. was stepping down for family reasons, and now Donald B. was getting an opportunity to run the police. I love all the other little bits of tabloid like stuff on here, but for this magazine to try and entice people to make judgements about a man and his family(wether it is the reason or not), Is crap.
I with hold my name for tha fact that I related personal information about myself.
PS, please answer my style question I sent.
of course there's my name. stupid me.
Andrew Berthoff says:
Jamie —
No one is trying to entice anyone to "make judgments" about anyone. Sorry you interpreted it that way. The fact is that it's big, extraordinary news about a very public band and a leadership position that is without doubt one of the most famous in the pipe band world.
It's also maybe worth noting that the Strathclyde Police contacted pipes|drums first to ensure that the right story would be told without bias or sensationalism.
I'm only interested in readers' thoughts on pipe band etiquette (see Poll). Personally, I voted, "Any time you want, if you have good reason." Donald clearly had good reason: family commitments.
– A.
PS: Style Guy says he's working on the case.
You don't walk in others shoes -lifestyle -or bed –today many are giving up family for their own pleasures –look at the world around you –not as loving and caring as years ago –I 'll give this guy an A++ for his giving up his high time for the family some day his pay may come as love .I know I've been there .
John Mitchell says:
I think most of us take for granted the huge commitment it takes to play in a pipe band in terms of carving out time in our busy lives. For those that have been playing in bands since childhood, it's just a natural thing to play in a band.
Imagine you wanted to play some casual Darts at your local and a M8 asks you to join the dart team claiming they only play twice a month. Once you are in, now you are told they practice twice a week and all games are out of town and require full weekends for travel time. BTW, you'll also need to schedule a weeks vacation for the Dart league championships at the end of the tournament schedule.
Would you be so quick to sign up?
Finding people that don't work weekends or nights and not occupied with young families is a challenge for any band. Some bands have accepted partcial commitments in order to fill the ranks, even if it's for one week! 😉
I have to partially retract some of my statement, unfortunately, it's impossible for me to see what I wrote until I hit send for some reason. After reading your part again, I notice at the bottom that your thoughts are of the more dignified values. And I may have jumped the gun in thinking that this would open it up for tons of people to pass judgement on here about the situation. A lot of people do that on here. Anyway, good luck to all those that balance the best of both worlds.
Jon Shell says:
Well said Donald MacPhee. I appreciate you for sticking up for this fellow and your taking a stand for his character. You are a lot like your father!
Sorry to repost but as I reread the article, Andrew, I commend you on your observation:
"Sometimes, real life is more important than the often unreal world of piping and drumming"
I left the world of piping as a sometimes successful am. Gr 1 solo player years ago and as P/S of the Grandfather Mtn band.
While I was nowhere near the prestige of being the P/M of Strathclyde, I can commiserate with the choice that he made. I also commend him for having the guts to do it when he needed to. Your family comes first.
The more you play, the better you get; the better you get, the more you enjoy it; the more you enjoy it, the more you play.
− Anne Spalding, Broughty Ferry, Scotland


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Hydro One Ltd. is paying a US$103 million break fee to scuttle its acquisition of a U.S. energy company, but the ultimate cost of the failed deal is likely to be much higher than that for the Ontario electrical utility.
Toronto-based Hydro One said in a press release Wednesday evening that it had agreed to scrap its proposed takeover of Spokane, Wash.-headquartered Avista Corp., an approximately $6.7-billion deal that was announced in July 2017.
The decision was not unexpected as it came after state regulators in the United States rejected the arrangement, citing concerns about political interference by the Ontario government, Hydro One's biggest shareholder.
"After careful consideration and analysis of the likelihood of achieving a timely reversal of those orders, the Boards of Directors of Hydro One and Avista each individually determined that termination of the merger agreement is the best course of action for the companies and their respective shareholders," a press release said.
Hydro One said that, under the terms of the merger agreement, it would pay Avista a US$103-million termination fee.
That, however, comes on top of numerous costs Hydro One has already reported in connection to the Avista transaction, as well as concerns as to what it will mean for its future capacity to make deals.
In its year-end financial filings for 2017, Hydro One reported $36 million in costs related to the proposed acquisition, such as consulting fees or other expenses.
Last year, the numbers bounced around because of fluctuations in the value of a foreign-exchange contract tied to the deal. For the three quarters Hydro One has reported so far for 2018, the net cost is approximately $15 million.
There were deferred financing costs associated with the deal as well, as Hydro One conducted a sale of convertible debentures that was to help fund part of the acquisition.
The debentures (which were represented by instalment receipts that traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange) were priced at $1,000 apiece, with $333 to be paid up front and the remaining $667 to be paid by investors after all conditions to the closing of the Avista deal were met. The total principal amount was $1.54 billion and the debentures carried a coupon rate of four per cent. Hydro One says it will redeem those debentures on Feb. 8.
Holders of the instalment receipts would be paid back nearly $513 million, plus accrued and unpaid interest, for their first instalment.
"Hydro One intends to fund the redemption of the Debentures through cash on hand and available credit facilities," the company said.
In its financial filings for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2018, Hydro One had warned that the redemption of the convertible debentures would result in $24 million in deferred financing costs being expensed immediately. There would also be a revaluation, to zero from $22 million, of "previously recorded unrealized gains" from the "deal-contingent" foreign-exchange contract.
There has already been a cost to investors during the Avista dealings — including Ontario, which owns 47 per cent of Hydro One — with Hydro One shares down nine per cent since the acquisition was announced. The stock closed up 1.38 per cent on Thursday, to $20.50.
The Ontario government — led by Premier Doug Ford, who campaigned on firing Hydro One's previous CEO — has also vowed to cut electricity rates even further in the province.
"The continuing risk that the Ontario Government will impact the company's rates in an effort to achieve the Government's goal of reducing power costs by 12 per cent keeps us on the sidelines," wrote CIBC World Markets analyst Robert Catellier.


Im flattered really. It says a lot that kids want a cheap JB version. Its really cool, I do wanna play one though and see if they are good playing guitars at least. This is actually inspiring me to make a phone call to some friends at Epiphone.. Thanks for the heads up. If someone gets one let me know how it is.
Hey Joe, (scuse the pun) If you still want to have a look and feel of the JB Vintage model, I will be honoured to bring mine over to the Regent in Ipswich tomorrow and you can do what ever you want to it, except smash it up of course, I'm a poor boy!!
I've just pre-ordered one of your new Epi baby's should be with me in 4-6 weeks, can't wait it looks killer!!
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Trump | As the midterm elections approach, Trump characterizes Pelosi.
In his final address before the country's midterm elections, former US President Donald Trump used an obscenity to refer to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Social media was flooded with commentary in response to this.
The facts were reported by American and foreign news outlets, as CNN, an American news network, reported that Trump remarked, "He whacked him on the head with a baseball bat and savagely stabbed him 32." in the context of commenting on an event involving a mobster in America.
He declared, "It was an animal."
Despite the fact that Pelosi's husband was struck in the head with a hammer by an assailant spurred on by Trump's comments, former US president added.
Approval and caution
The former president's fans defended what he said and repeated it using the same offensive language after the video clip went viral on social media, while others cautioned against this remark because it came just before the crucial midterm elections.
"Trump continues to target Nancy Pelosi and dehumanize her, describing her as a (animal) in a rally on the eve of the elections," wrote American journalist and author Mark Follman in a tweet. Despite the fact that Pelosi's husband was struck in the head with a hammer by an assailant spurred on by Trump's comments,
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The US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office issued a statement on October 28 claiming that her husband, Paul Pelosi, had been "violently beaten" when intruders broke into their California home early.
The guy who attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband at her house, according to a representative of the US House of Representatives, was really searching for the Democratic leader.
In addition to condemning the brutal attack, US President Joe Biden expressed his shock over the occurrence and called the assault on Nancy Pelosi's husband reprehensible.
According to the American newspaper "The Wall Street Journal," there is a lack of democratic tolerance these days, but everyone in public life should practice it. The risk of violence will rise as the elections approach, feelings will be heightened, and more people will believe "mistakenly" that just one election will decide the fate of the nation.
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