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UK'S BEST PARK: Your votes name Yorkshire and the Humber's Best Parks
In Yorkshire and the Humber, you nominated 30 local parks and green spaces which are special to you. These nominations were then championed by park users, communities, Friends of groups, landowners and elected representatives as part of the public vote.
Following close of voting, we are delighted to be able to reveal the overall winner for the Yorkshire and the Humber region, as well as the parks which your votes mean have received "Much Loved" status. Each will receive a certificate recognising your support, whilst the regional winner now joins Lake Meadows, Danson Park, Alexandra Park, Page Park, Telford Town Park and Kings Park on the shortlist for the title of England's Best Park, which will be revealed on Wednesday, 28th August. Between now and then the winners and "Much Loved" spaces in the final two English regions will be announced daily. Make sure you're following @FieldsInTrust on social media to keep right up to date with the winners!
Yorkshire and the Humber region winner
Beaumont Park
Beaumont Park Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Described by its nominator as: "An amazing, magical Victorian Park, a haven for wildlife, plants and trees. All lovingly restored by the Head Gardener whose passion and commitment to the park are outstanding."
Beaumont Park was one of six spaces in Yorkshire and the Humber which placed within the top 20% of all nominations nationally in voting for UK's Best Park 2019. Each of these spaces receives "Much Loved" status, recognising the support they have received this summer from those who use and love them. The other five "Much Loved" spaces in Yorkshire and the Humber are:
Elsecar Park
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Greenhead Park
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Bradford, West Yorkshire
Roundhay Park
Goole, East Riding
Green Space Index in Yorkshire and the Humber
In Yorkshire and the Humber, the Green Space Index finds:
of total green space provision in Yorkshire and the Humber
of green space provision per person in Yorkshire and the Humber
of legally protected green space provision in Yorkshire and the Humber
Image of Beaumont Park with thanks to Verity Cridland (cc-by-sa/2.0)
Image of Greenhead Park with thanks to Tim Hoggarth (cc-by-sa/2.0)


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Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B) All specs
Full specifications phone: Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B) specs, detailed technical information, features, price and review. All about this phone.
11/2/2021 8:09 PM , updated: 11/21/2022 7:36 AM
The Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B) is a good Android phone with 2.4GHz Octa-core processor that allows run games and heavy applications.
With one SIM card slot, the Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B) allows download up to 2000 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.
Including the battery, the Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B) phone has 189 grams and it's a very thin device, only 8.4mm.
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(Latin America), South Africa, Argentina, Australia, Mexico, Peru
Release date 9/1/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021
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Protection against water and others IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
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Display features 800nits[peak]
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HDR HDR photo on both cameras
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GPS A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
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SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) 0.878W/kg (head), 0.842W/kg (body)
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The Basics of Annulment in Connecticut
Wondering if you can get an annulment? Learn about the grounds for an annulment and how to get one in Connecticut.
By Amy Castillo
Overview of Annulment
Annulment is a frequently misunderstood legal concept, because popular culture and religion have presented differing and often inaccurate views of what an annulment is in terms of family law. This article focuses on "civil annulments" not "religious annulments," which can only be granted by a church or clergy member and have no effect on legal, marital status as far as the state is concerned.
Annulments and divorces are similar in the sense that they make a determination about marital status. But the vital difference between them is that divorce ends an existing, valid marriage, whereas annulment simply declares that what everyone thought was a marriage was never actually a marriage at all. In the eyes of the law, an annulled marriage never really existed.
Grounds for an Annulment in Connecticut
There are a number of grounds, or reasons, why you can ask a Connecticut court to declare your marriage void:
The spouses are closely related (legally known as "consanguinity," or a blood relationship, or "affinity," meaning a close family relationship). No person can marry a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling, parent's sibling, sibling's child, stepparent, or stepchild.
One spouse is already legally married to someone else at the time of the second marriage ("bigamy").
One spouse was mentally incompetent at the time of the marriage ceremony.
The marriage ceremony was performed by a person who was not legally authorized to perform a wedding, or the couple failed to submit to required blood testing so their marriage license is defective.
One or both spouses consented to the marriage only because of force, fraud, or duress (coercion) from another person.
One spouse suffers from a health problem or physical condition that has a direct impact on matters that go to the essence, or heart, of the marriage; and also hides the problem from the other spouse. An example would be if a husband concealed a medical problem with impotence that ultimately prevented the couple from having sexual relations.
How Do I Get an Annulment in Connecticut?
Connecticut's superior (trial) courts have exclusive jurisdiction (authority) to hear annulment cases, so that is where they're filed.
There are no official court forms to help you prepare annulment documents, but your local law library or court clerk might be able to offer some guidance. The plaintiff (the spouse who wants an annulment) should serve and file a complaint for annulment and file it in superior court in the judicial district where either the plaintiff or the defendant live. The plaintiff's complaint must include the following information:
The date and location of the marriage, including the city and town,
Whether children were born as a result of the marriage, and if so, the name and date of birth of each,
Whether the wife has given birth to any other minor children since the date of the marriage, and if so, which man is legally responsible for them by court order,
Whether the State of Connecticut is contributing to the support of a child or either of the spouses,
An allegation that the marriage is void or voidable (meaning, was always invalid or became invalid) under Connecticut law or the law of another jurisdiction, and the reasons why, and
The plaintiff's demand for relief (what the plaintiff wants to happen).
That's not all the information that should be included, but it's a listing of some of the essentials.
After the plaintiff files and serves the complaint for annulment, the defendant can file an answer. The answer may admit or deny any or all allegations in the complaint. The answer should contain the defendant's claims for relief or an answer and cross-complaint requesting a dissolution (divorce), legal separation, or annulment.
Both spouses will have to appear in court. The plaintiff will bear the burden of proof to prove that the marriage is invalid and should be annulled. The plaintiff will have to prove that there should be an annulment by "clear and convincing evidence," which means that the evidence must be very strong and highly persuasive. The reason the burden is so high is because as a state, Connecticut has made a decision to assume that marriages are legal and valid.
If you're thinking about asking for a declaration of invalidity, it's a good idea to talk to a lawyer first. In addition to the custodial and child support issues you'll face if you have kids, there could be very serious financial ramifications for you when the court divides assets and debts. You will also want to discuss any possible statutes of limitations with an attorney to make sure you don't miss any deadlines.
If you are the plaintiff and you win your case and get an annulment, know that your marriage will be deemed invalid from the moment you married, not from the date of the judge's order. You will be restored to the status of a single person and you can marry again.
Effect of an Annulment
Some people worry that if their marriage is declared void, the paternity of their children will be called into question. This is not an issue in Connecticut. Connecticut law provides that the "issue" (children) of an annulled marriage are legitimate and must be legally treated as though they were the product of married or divorced parents. Therefore, when the complaint for annulment is filed, the superior court will also make decisions about child support, custody, and visitation—just as it would in a divorce case.
Most state courts don't have statutory authority to award alimony or divide property or debts as part of an annulment case. The logic behind this is that there cannot be a marital estate if there wasn't a valid marriage. But Connecticut is different and has more generous statutes. Connecticut's laws specifically require the superior court to equitably (fairly) divide a couple's property and debts when it decides an annulment case, just like a divorce.
The Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Library maintains a webpage with extensive information about annulment in Connecticut, including research guides, statutes, and fact sheets.


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Mateusz Cichocki (born 31 January 1992) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Radomiak Radom.

Career

Radomiak Radom
On 29 May 2019, it was confirmed that Cichocki had joined I liga club Radomiak Radom after two seasons with Zagłębie Sosnowiec.

Honours

Club
Legia Warsaw
Ekstraklasa: 2013–14

Radomiak Radom
I liga: 2020–21

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Living people
Polish footballers
Poland youth international footballers
Poland under-21 international footballers
Association football defenders
Arka Gdynia players
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Legia Warsaw players
Ruch Chorzów players
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Under what president did the Louisiana Purchase occur and from what country did the United States receive the land from?
The Louisiana Purchase happened under Thomas Jefferson and the land was bought from France.
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Do you know how to immigrate from Indonesia to Canada in 9 simple steps? We do. Check out our easy step by step guide that makes immigration simple again.
Are you a citizen of Indonesia? Are you tired of your old life and want to experience something different? Now you can. Our How to immigrate from Indonesia to Canada Guide can help make your journey an easy one.
There are a number of factors you must take into account when you move from Indonesia to Canada. The first is finding the right place to live.
Each of the 13 provinces and territories in Canada have their own unique economies, job markets, cultures, climates and lifestyles that can have a huge impact on your decision.
Because each province and territory have their own markets, they have created special visa programs to help focus on their unique needs. British Columbia, for example, created the Tech Pilot Program under one of its Provincial Nominee Programs to invite people from 29 occupations that are in high demand in the IT sector.
The coastal province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) has some of the largest shellfish companies that account for 80% of all shellfish exports in Canada. Not to mention that PEI also has an increasing aerospace industry that supplies 20% of the countries exports.
Ontario is one of the most popular provinces in Canada for immigrants because of its multiculturalism. Toronto is definitely a popular destination for new immigrants thanks to it being a multicultural hub with over 51% of its population belonging to different minorities. Toronto also has an expanding financial and technological industry making it one of the best cities to work in for skilled labour.
Certain provinces like Saskatchewan are more agricultural based. Saskatchewan has even received the nickname the "breadbasket of Canada".
So before you start your move from Indonesia to Canada, make sure you have the right province in mind.
If you need to know more about the various areas and cities of Canada, check out our interactive provincial map to help you learn all you need to know.
Next step in the process is to find the perfect immigration visa that best fits your unique needs. Make sure that you have a clear immigration goal. Do you wish to study in Canada, immigrate for work reasons or move to Canada for family reasons?
Now do some basic research for a visa program that suits your needs. There are currently over 70 immigration options available for you as Canada tries to reach its 1.3 million immigration goal of 2021.
Please note that the requirements for these programs vary depending on the province and where you are applying from.
Canadian immigration can be a very confusing topic. We are here to make sure it isn't. Complete this simple contact form to get in contact with one of our professional staff who will be happy to explain the application process from start to finish.
There are a few basic visa requirements that are essential if you want to apply for a visa to Canada.
Most immigration programs will need you to have specific NOC (National Occupational Classification) level jobs to apply. Levels are divided into 0, A, B, C, D and E. You can locate your NOC job level and unique occupation code on the IRCC website.
Here is a simple example. Peter is a plumber and under the NOC job level he is categorized as level B, while his job is given the four digit code 7251.
Please note that most visa programs are for NOC 0, A and B level jobs, though other programs like the British Columbia Entry Level and Semi Skilled Programs focus on NOC level C or D jobs.
Another important aspect you must take into account is work experience. Most worker visa programs will request that you have a set amount of paid work experience in a relevant NOC job level.
You will not need to worry about this aspect if you are an international student wanting to study in Canada. But under work related visas, make sure that your work experience type will be accepted.
Certain visa programs like the Canadian Experience Class will only accept work experience you gained while working in Canada! Other programs will also discount work experience gained while you were a student, unpaid volunteer or training as an intern. So make sure that you don't have to worry about these standards before you apply.
You will need to be proficient in at least either English or French depending on the province or territories you immigrate to. You can prove this using either the General IELTS (International English Language Testing System) for English or the TEF (Test d'evaluation Francais) for French.
These results are generally valid for two years so please be aware. If you are immigrating to Canada as an international student, you can take the Academic version of these language exams.
Yet another basic requirement you need is a clear criminal record. Because Canada is a very law abiding province, it will not let anyone in who has outstanding charges, ongoing investigations or previous convictions.
You can prove that you have a clean record by applying for a Police Certificate also known as a Surat Keterangan Kelakuan Baik. We will talk about how to apply for this document later in our article.
To begin your visa application to Canada, you must make sure that you have some of the following basic documentation.
Here is a basic list of documents you will most likely need to immigrate from Indonesia to Canada.
Certain ID documentation like your passport can be linked to your application. So if your passport or ID expired during the application process and if you informed the IRCC that you applied for a replacement, you can continue your application.
You will also be able to update your account information to reflect these changes on the IRCC website.
As we mentioned earlier, in order to immigrate to Canada, you will need to prove that you can work, study and communicate in the local languages, French or English.
For immigration purposes, make sure that you select the General exam options for TEF and IELTS. Academic exams will be needed for studying reasons, for example, if you wish to continue your Masters degree in Canada.
These language exams are valid for two years but the IRCC prefers that you apply with your results one year before they expire.
Fees for the IELTS exam can cost around RP2,900,000 and can go up to RP3,650,000 depending on the company you use. TEF exams fees are generally more expensive and can cost RP4,067,448 to RP4,648,512, so make sure you budget appropriately.
These language exams will test your ability in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
The length for the two exams are different. The IELTS exam lasts for about 2 hours and 45 minutes while the TEF is 2 hours and 55 minutes.
Your IELTS results will be translated using a system called the Canadian Language Benchmark while your TEF results will be completed using the NCLC (Niveau de compétence linguistique canadien) score system.
Another step in our How to Immigrate from Indonesia to Canada Guide has to do with healthcare. In order to immigrate permanently to Canada, you need to prove that you are in good health.
You can do this through a regulated medical exam. Just remember that you cannot go to just any GP doctor. You must get your medical exam done by a doctor on the Canadian Panel of Physicians. If you do not know a doctor that belongs to this panel, we have provided a list of their names, locations and contact information below.
Please note that the medical exam report will only be valid for one year, otherwise you will need to re-apply for another one during your application process.
Also remember to request a copy of your medical report before you send the original document to the immigration office because your original report will not be returned.
We mentioned earlier that you need to apply for a police certificate also called a Burat Keterangan Kelakuan Baik. Here is an easy process you can follow to sort out this documentation.
You can apply for the Burat Keterangan Kelakuan Baik at your local police station.
Biometrics are an easy way to identify who comes in and out of Canada's borders. This is done through facial and fingerprint recognition.
If you are a resident of Indonesia, then you will need to apply for Biometrics by December 31, 2018.
You do not need to immediately apply for Biometrics at the beginning of your application. You will get an email from the Immigration Office stating that you must apply for your Biometrics later on in your application.
Just make sure that you apply within 30 days of getting that notification email. The email will also give you details about how to apply so do not worry.
The next step on our How to Immigrate from Indonesia to Canada Guide has to do with your education.
If you have a trade certificate, degree, diploma, Masters or Phd then you will most likely need to apply for an ECA or Educational Credential Assessment to prove that your qualification is equal to Canadian standards.
There are certain companies likes WES (World Education Services) that offer services to assess your credentials. Just remember to select the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) Application for Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) option on the website if you are immigrating from Indonesia to Canada.
Below is a easy video that will show you how to apply on the WES website.
Just remember that if you are a tradesperson or medical professional, you will have to have your job assessed by the local provincial boards or organisations responsible for your occupation.
Hope that our guide has helped make your visa options much clearer. Don't forget to sign up on our site to get the latest immigration news about new visas programs, Express Entry draws, jobs and so much more!


Philly Jacks SoloBuddies Bate Blog: Problem with videos - sorry!
I've had a few emails from frustrated masturbators who are finding that none of the videos here in the blog are working.
I've checked it on my Mac computer and I'm finding that the videos aren't working for me either - I get a "The number of allowed playbacks has been exceeded" message - except, weirdly, with the Safari browser where the videos are working just fine.
I know the problem is not actually with The number of allowed playbacks having been exceeded because I uploaded a new video and got the message before anyone had viewed it.
• It looks like you can download the videos using the "No preview available - Download" link and then watch them on your computer.
• Lets hope Google figures out that something is wrong and fixes it. I was worried that it might be related to the content of the videos, since Google seems to be moving toward censoring sexual content, but it seems to be happening to other people with all kinds of content.
• If you have a Mac computer try Safari - and let me know if it works for you. There is an old Windows version of Safari and it would be interesting to hear if it works with that, but I don't think it exists for Windows 8 so you'd have to be running an older operating system.
I'm really sorry about this but it's totally outside my control - here's hoping for a quick fix from Google!


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Q: Estimation of parameters (Likelihood/Moments) and Bias $X_1,\dots,X_n$ are a random sample of X. I want to estimate $\theta$ and check bias for the following density function:
$f(x|\theta) = \frac{2x}{\theta^2}, 0 \leq x \leq \theta$ and $\theta > 0$
At first, I did it with the Moments method:
$\hat{\alpha} = \frac{1}{n} \sum_{i=1}^{n} X_i$
$E[X] = \int_{0}^{\theta} \frac{2{x}^2}{\theta^2}dx = \theta$
Then: $\hat{\theta} = \frac{1}{n} \sum_{i=1}^{n} X_i$
And $E[\hat{\theta}] = E[\frac{1}{n} \sum_{i=1}^{n} X_i] = \frac{1}{n}\sum_{i=1}^{n}E[X_i] = \frac{n}{n}\theta$
So we can conclude that the estimator found by the moments method was unbiased.
Now, I tried to do the same using maximum likelihood, but I found the following:
$L(\theta|x) = \frac{2}{\theta^{2n}}\prod_{i=1}^{n}X_i$
Taking log on both sides:
$l(\theta|x) = 2log(\sum_{i=1}^{n} x_i) - 2nlog(\theta)$
The estimate using maximum likelihood,
$\frac{dl(\theta|x)}{d\theta} = 0$
But then I find:
$\frac{n}{\theta} = 0$
(the first term is 0 when derived, as it is not a function of $\theta$)
Which makes no sense. What did I do wrong here? Or is there an algebraic trick I am missing to calculate this estimator through maximum likelihood?

A: The likelihood is a function. A function is not automatically maximized at a turning point. (E.g. consider -- where's the mode of an exponential density?)
Don't just start taking derivatives without thinking about what the shape of the likelihood is and where the parameters live.
Instead, first sketch the likelihood (or its log if you prefer, or even both). Be very careful about the limits. (Think about inequalities relating data and parameters.)
If you have two observations, $x_1=1.5$ and $x_2=2.4$, what's the likelihood at at $\theta=3$? At $\theta=2.5$? At $\theta=2$? ... then if need be try this larger sample: $(2.13, 1.09, 2.43, 2.33, 1.5, 2.39, 1.61, 1.89, 0.62, 1.26)$ with those same questions.

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So, it seems my log likelihood function gets lower as my $\theta$ goes higher. As I want to maximize log likelihood, I get the minimum possible value of $\theta$. Due to my restrictions, it will be $max(x_1,\dots,x_i)$. This will be my maximum likelihood estimate.

This is the right general idea.
(Working with indicator functions is the easy way to do this sort of thing formally, but on simple problems like this one we can manage perfectly well without it.)

if the above is correct, does this mean that the estimator I found with the moments method doesn't make sense, as there will be $x_i$ bigger than $\hat{\theta}$?

Method of moments can yield parameter estimates that are impossible (such as giving estimates where not all observations lie inside $(0,\hat{\theta})\,$).
It's not guaranteed that you will get $\hat{\theta}<x_{(n)}$ (i.e. less than the largest observation), but it is a possibility.

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Regional Institutes Upcoming Regional Institutes Previous Regional Institutes
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Previous Regional Institutes
ICNC organizes Regional Institutes on the Study and Practice of Strategic Nonviolent Action in partnership with local organizations in different parts of the world. These Institutes offer activists, practitioners, educators and academics opportunities to engage in structured and applied learning on civic organizing, mobilization and dynamics of nonviolent struggles for rights, freedom and justice.
The goals of the Regional Institutes are:
• to build a vibrant network of grassroots activists and scholars from the region who are interested in studying and/or involved in the practice of strategic nonviolent action;
• to offer structured learning about effective nonviolent organizing;
• to generate knowledge and share information about nonviolent campaigns in the region, including key lessons from case studies that inform more strategic approach to nonviolent actions; and
• to establish and expand the network of practitioners in the region and build partnerships between practitioners and scholars, to foster information exchange related to nonviolent organizing and mobilization for social justice, human rights and democratic rule of law.
Third Latin American Regional Institute on the Study and Practice of Strategic Nonviolent Action
Location: Quito, Ecuador
Dates: March 8 – March 14, 2020
The third annual Latin American Regional Institute in Quito will focus on how strategic nonviolent action works, why nonviolent campaigns succeed or fail, nonviolent strategy and tactics, case studies of movements and campaigns from Latin America and around the world, and how strategic nonviolent action shapes societies, national, and international affairs.
This course is designed to equip activists, scholars, teachers, professionals, and other future peacebuilders from all countries in the Americas with practical tools, knowledge, and hands-on experience to understand the power of nonviolent action to transform the state and society and improve social justice.
The program will include classroom discussions, a field trip, and practical workshops to design nonviolent strategies, apply nonviolent tactics, and use communications in support of nonviolent campaigns. In this sense, the Regional Institute on the Study and Practice of Strategic Nonviolent Action is not just a learning or training opportunity, but a platform for action that connects people and empowers them to address complex challenges that face the world today. The program will be offered in English and Spanish with simultaneous interpretation.
Participants: Activists, scholars, teachers, professionals, and other future peacebuilders from across the Americas
Presenters: International Center on Nonviolent Conflict, FLACSO-Ecuador, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE), and the Center for Mediation, Peace, and Resolution of Conflict (CEMPROC)
Institute Language: Presentations will be given and translated in English and Spanish.
Cost: $300. There are limited partial and full scholarships available, especially for grassroots activists without institutional funding.
Application Deadline: The application window closed on October 16, 2019.
Second South Asian Regional Institute on the Study and Practice of Strategic Nonviolent Action
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Dates: April 20 – 26, 2020
Photo by Ingmar Zahorsky. Some rights reserved. Flickr.
The South Asian Regional Institute on the Study and Practice of Strategic Nonviolent Action offers practitioners and scholars alike a great opportunity to learn about and reflect on ways to achieve social change nonviolently.
The institute's program is divided into three parts:
general knowledge about the dynamics and effectiveness of civil resistance
the study of specific local and regional cases of nonviolent campaigns and movements
collaborative groups where participants will work together on strategic action plans for campaigns
Participants: This Institute is designed for activists, organizers, scholars, teachers, civil society professionals, as well as civic and political leaders across South Asia.
Presenters: International Center on Nonviolent Conflict, Center for Social Change, Department of Conflict, Peace and Development Studies at Tribhuvan University, and the National Network of the Families of the Disappeared and Missing Nepal
Institute Language: Presentations will be given in English.
Cost: $150. There are limited partial and full scholarships available, especially for grassroots activists without institutional funding. The program fee covers participation in the Asian Action Institute, food, lodging, resource materials, certificates, local transportation and a field trip. Travel or air flight or any visa application expenses are not included in this fee. Participants can apply for a scholarship on a needs basis along with their application.
Application Deadline: The application window closes on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at 4:30pm Nepal Standard Time (5:45am in Washington, DC)
Second Eastern European Regional Institute on the Study and Practice of Strategic Nonviolent Action
Kyiv, Ukraine, September 15 – September 20, 2019
In September 2019, ICNC partnered with the V. Vernadsky Taurida National University, Free Russia House, and the Laboratory of Democratic Transformations to present the Second Eastern European Regional Institute on the Study and Practice of Strategic Nonviolent Action. In additional to local and regional presenters, international presenters included ICNC's Manager of Academic Initiatives Steve Chase, NTNU Post-doctoral Research Fellow Jonathan Pinckney, Pakistani Activist Trainer Mariam Azeem, and former OTPOR leader Ivan Marovic [pictured above, left to right].
Research has shown that effectiveness of nonviolent movements depends on the scale of people's mobilization and participation and this, in turn, is influenced by the degree to which a movement is able to maintain nonviolent discipline. So how can ordinary people come and work together to win rights, democratic reforms, and social justice without resorting to violence? What are creative nonviolent actions that movements deploy to achieve their goals? How can lobbying, litigation, and elections (when available) be combined with powerful, nonviolent civil resistance strategies and tactics for maximum effect?
The Institute on the Study and Practice of Strategic Nonviolent Action offered both practitioners and academics access to global knowledge and experience in the theory, history, and practice of effecting needed political change through nonviolent means. This course was designed for those unwilling to tolerate injustice and human rights violations who are committed to finding evermore effective nonviolent strategies for change. It is meant for activists, scholars, and professionals who want to better understand how to change their communities, cities, countries, and even the world.
In six days, participants learned:
How strategic nonviolent action works – and its theories of power and change
Why nonviolent civil resistance campaigns either succeed or fail
The record of civil resistance compared to armed struggle and movements with organized violent flanks
Innovative nonviolent strategies and tactics and how they can be used to reach your goals
Key lessons from a wide range of cases of civil resistance movements and campaigns from Eastern Europe and around the world.
Attendees on a field trip to the site of the 2014 Revolution of Dignity
Second Latin American Regional Institute on the Study and Practice of Strategic Nonviolent Action
Quito, Ecuador, April 7-13, 2019
Fifty-two civic activists, organizers, educators, and practitioners from 12 Latin American countries, as well as France, Ukraine, and the United States met together in Quito for the second annual Regional Institute on the Study and Practice of Strategic Nonviolent Action to learn about the history, theory and application of nonviolent civil resistance. The Institute's program was developed in partnership between ICNC, Factultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO) Ecuador, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE), and CEMPROC. The program covered, among other things:
Nonviolent struggles for community safety and peace
Nonviolent struggles against authoritarian regimes
Strategies and tactics to develop a movement and wage successful nonviolent resistance
Case studies of nonviolent movements and campaigns from Mexico, the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America
How to avoid, deter, and reduce the impact of repression
Conflict analysis tools
Small-group work on designing campaign strategies and nonviolent actions
Overview of available education programs and opportunities in the field of civil resistance
Field trip to a local community to learn about grassroots organizing and efforts to promote social and economic justice
Some participants joined a radio show and discussed their experiences. You can listen here.
You can also watch the video below to hear from some of the participants and organizers.
South Asian Regional Institute on the Study and Practice of Strategic Nonviolent Action
Dhulikhel, Nepal, March 3-9, 2019
The Institute brought together close to 40 practitioners, activists, organizers and educators. They came from more than 10 countries from the region and beyond, including Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Korea, Ethiopia, Netherlands, the US. Some participants have been part of the ICNC educational network and have also completed ICNC online courses.
"As Dalit people (untouchables), we have faced oppression for three thousand years. We also still have a long way to go to win full equality. Yet, by setting specific, achievable goals and using nonviolent methods of struggle we have won victory after victory. We think it is important to recognize the successes we've won on our journey toward justice. Never give up." A Nepal community organizer.
The institute consisted of five main parts:
generic content on civil resistance that ICNC delivered together with its regional collaborators;
case studies of movements and campaigns from the region presented by local speakers;
participants' presentations on the campaigns they were involved in;
a group strategy project where participants worked on devising a nonviolent campaign and a viable strategy and tactics; and last but not least
a field trip to local communities and groups that shared stories and insights on nonviolent campaigns and civil resistance actions that the communities have been engaged in to press for specific political, social and economic goals.
The program integrated effectively theoretical and analytical learning and lecture-based type of education in the field of civil resistance, with case study-based approach that brought in practical insights and lessons learnt from local nonviolent organizing and campaigns and, finally, hands-on, strategic planning exercises where participants focus on devising relevant nonviolent actions and campaigns for rights.
Eastern European Regional Institute on the Study and Practice of Strategic Nonviolent Action
Kyiv, Ukraine. August 19-August 26, 2018
Institute Languages: Russian, Ukrainian, & English
The Eastern European Institute on the Practice and Study of Strategic Nonviolent Action offers both practitioners and scholars access to global knowledge and experience in the theory, history and practice of effecting needed political change through nonviolent means. It is designed for those who are unwilling to tolerate injustice and human rights violations and who are committed to finding more effective nonviolent strategies for change. It is meant for activists, scholars, and professionals who want to better understand how to change their communities, cities, countries, and even the world. The Institute will help attendees utilize the power of strategic nonviolent action campaigns to fight for truth, democracy and liberty. It is organized by the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict, the Taurida National Vernadsky University, Free Russia House, and the Laboratory of Democratic Transformations.
Latin American Regional Institute on the Study and Practice of Strategic Nonviolent Action
Flasco, Quito, Ecuador. February 19-24, 2018
Institute Languages: English & Spanish
This Regional Institute offers practitioners and scholars alike a great opportunity to learn about, and reflect on, ways to achieve social change nonviolently. Participants will learn how strategic nonviolent action can shift the existing balance of power and increase awareness of issues of injustice with the goal of bringing about positive change. Case studies of nonviolent movements throughout Latin America and the world will also be explored, including a field trip to a local community mobilized and engaged in nonviolent actions. The Institute is organized by FLACSO Ecuador, CEMPROC, Pontificia Universidad Católica del and the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict and will take place in Quito, Ecuador from February 19 to 24, 2018.
Read two articles about the impact of the Institute:
"A Catalyst for Action: Training and Education as Networking Platforms for Peace Projects" (pre-publication copy)
by Jeffrey Pugh. Journal of Peacebuilding & Development, 2019, September 2019
"Weaving Transnational Activist Networks: Balancing International and Bottom-up Capacity-building Strategies for Nonviolent Action in Latin America"
by Jeffrey Pugh, Middle Atlantic Review of Latin American Studies, 2018 Vol. 2, No. 1, 130-144
Spanish translation:
"Tejiendo redes de activismo transnacional: el balance entre estrategias internacionales y locales en la construcción de capacidades para la acción no violenta en América Latina"


Hi, im trying to find a way to repeat this code with out losing the count of 1,2,3 and 4, when the user enters a number different from 1,2,3 or 4. Because in line 26 I call for main() again but when I do that it loses count of everything.
print "WELCOME TO THE GRADE LEVEL CALCULATOR!"
print "Please choose the class standing from the following menu:"
print "Invalid choice. Must choose 1 - 5."
hey you've got to declare your x variable outside of the main function because anytime the main function is called, the value of x becomes zero. it doesn't matter what count has been made, anytime main() is called, everything will be instantiated to zero before any other thing works.
I dont get it ? I did this, but gives me an error.
I would recommend changing organisation of your code. But if you want keep your style, you must only set the x to zero after error message. No recursive call.
#then all your other codes come in.
sure! I'm glad it works and sorry for the initial confusion.
how to update the database while using the timer?
Messing around with setw() need help!


What are women want men to do when they have an affair of love with others? Help me, please!
Sometimes people stray because they feel they're not getting the attention they seek from their partner.It's by no means an excuse, but it is an explanation.
I don't know,I have never met this problems.and also I don't know who have an affair of love with others,women or men?
Your question is not so clear. but i understood from your question is: what women want men to do when her husband is in love with some one else ?? But still is confusing.
women want to be love. man want to be need. it is a balance of love n live. just to it. aku lali what is the password of this site. anyone know how to ask forgot password here?
What do you want to mean plz explain?
I think usually looking for missing romance in their lives. I also think they are unsatisfied with the current state of things in life.


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Zoom Announces New Data Center Choice for Paid Customers
Paid customers on Zoom will soon be able to choose a specific data center following criticisms the app was moving meetings through China.
April 14, 2020 7:32 pm CEST
Amidst the multitude of problems Zoom has faced in recent weeks, it's easy to forget the company is actually riding the crest of a wave. Since the COVID-19 pandemic forced hundreds of millions indoors, Zoom has become the go-to video communication tool. So much so, app saw its user-base jump from 10 million to over 200 million within weeks.
In a blog post, Zoom has announced a new tool for its paid customers. Specifically, the app will now allow those users to select which countries their meetings route through. While this is a positive move, it only comes after the app received criticism for routing meeting calls through Chinese data centers, even if the meetings were not hosted in China.
Of course, that situation raised some security concerns and prompted companies like Google to ban Zoom use amongst its staff. Zoom has responded with the new feature that will be available from April 18.
Paid users can "opt in or out of a specific data center region." However, the company explains default regions will remain locked: Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, Japan/Hong Kong, Latin America, and the U.S.
Further Measures
Additionally, Zoom now says not non-Chinese meetings will be passed through China. It seems this new ability is not part of the feature freeze the company imposed late last month. Zoom CEO Eric S. Yuan said the company was not developing any new features for 90 days to help teams keep up with demand.
Yuan also admitted the company was not prepared for its rapid growth.
"We did not design the product with the foresight that, in a matter of weeks, every person in the world would suddenly be working, studying, and socializing from home. We now have a much broader set of users who are utilizing our product in a myriad of unexpected ways, presenting us with challenges we did not anticipate when the platform was conceived."
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Stay Healthy during COVID-19
COVID-19 / November 2, 2020 November 2, 2020
There has been a lot of talk about the increasing cases and what to do to stay healthy during COVID-19. People are still questioning how COVID-19 spreads. How far do you need to distance yourself from another person? Can you get the virus from touching a doorknob or other surface? How often should you get tested?
Even the CDC has updated its definition of "close contact" with someone with the virus. They state, "Someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period* starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to testing specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated."
Here is the most recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to protect yourself as COVID-19 cases surge.
Do we still need to wear a mask?
Yes. Wear a mask every time you leave your home. Universal masking is 85% effective, but it's a team effort. We all need to wear them. Masks are especially important when social distancing is not possible, like on public transportation.
Your home should be a safe zone where masks aren't necessary. However, the spread of Covid-19 among family members after one person is infected occurs quickly, according to a new study from the CDC. Over half of the people who lived with someone battling Covid-19 became infected within a week, researchers found. In the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, it states that the family member exposed or suspected of having Covid-19 should be isolated before getting tested and before test results come back to protect others in the home.
When we social distance, is 6 feet enough?
According to the Infectious Diseases Society of America, while interacting with others, the farther apart, the better. The CDC has always recommended at least six feet of distance. Besides distance, limiting the amount of time in contact is important.
Social distancing and wearing a mask is the best guard against the coronavirus. Doctors have also emphasized that the amount of time in contact with someone else affects transmission. Experts still recommend avoiding indoor spaces with groups of people when possible.
Does handwashing make a difference?
Frequent handwashing is still one of the best ways to prevent contracting COVID-19, experts said. Washing your hands every time you go home is a good habit to stick with. While you are away from home use hand sanitizer if you cannot access a sink to wash your hands.
Do we still need to wipe down surfaces?
According to the CDC, COVID-19 spreads less commonly through contact with contaminated surfaces. However, the CDC still recommends regularly disinfecting frequently used surfaces like doorknobs, kitchen counters, and surfaces in the bathroom. It is possible that a person could get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes, according to CDC guidance. But we know now that transmission through surfaces is not the primary way the virus spreads.
Instead, the virus often spreads through close contact with other people. People are generally exposed through inhaling respiratory droplets produced by infected people when they cough, sneeze and talk.
How often should we get tested?
Different types of COVID-19 tests have evolved throughout the pandemic. This summer, the CDC revised its guidance on when people should consult with a doctor or be tested. Previously, a person who tested positive for COVID was to be tested a second time to see if they were still contagious, but that's no longer the protocol.
It is possible to have a negative test if you are tested too early. If you are exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should quarantine and see how you feel. If no symptoms appear, you should get tested after five days. If you have symptoms, you should call a doctor and follow the recommendations about whether and when to test.
The coronavirus has a long incubation time. You need to consider what you were doing a week before you showed symptoms. That has affected contact tracing because people don't always remember every interaction from a week ago.
For more information about COVID-19, visit our COVID-19 updates page.


This marvelous telephone comes with fully backlit, graphical, high resolution 260 x 80 pixel based display. It comes with a built in indicator light which will notify you of any inbound calls or waiting voice mails. It can also support both Nortel Communications Server Protocol also Session Protocol along with data and web-based applications as presented from external application servers. It does come standard with MP3 playback. Some other built in features are the integrated Ethernet 10/100 base-T switch with LAN and PC autosensing ports. As well as an integrated USB port to support mice, keyboard emulation devices and power hubs, can also support expansion modules for IP phone 1100 series.
This superior IP phone is powered over the Ethernet (poe 802.3af) or local AC power if needed. This sleek design phone can be wall mounted or lay it flat on your desk. The phone comes in an excellent graphite color with a silver metallic bezel. Another unique feature about the telephone is the part number NTYS03 which makes it easy to look up.
This series business phone is compatible with BCM 50 R3.0 or later. Nortel Communication Server 1000 with backyard compatibility to R4.0. Nortel Communication Server 2100 (initial support with release SE10) along with Nortel Communication Server 2000 (SN09U expansion chassis). The phone is supported on gateway 1000B expansion chassis, and survivable remote gateway 50 (R3 and later).


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Since the Israeli military occupation of the Gaza Strip in January 2009, Hamas has become the key negotiating group with Israel in the area. A terrorist group for some, a resistance movement for others, Hamas is a key interlocutor in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Hamas straddles different designations. Often called a terrorist organization, a resistance movement and a political party, Hamas fulfills multiple functions and titles.
As a wing of the Army, Hamas is often dubbed a terrorist group.
Hamas favours suicide attacks as their principal attack against the Israeli territory, military and citizens. Rocket launches onto Israeli towns such as Ashdod, Sderot and Be'er Sheva are also a common tactic used by Hamas. The group also targets Palestinians who collaborate with the Israeli government and Israeli forces. (Since January 2005, Hamas has ceased Kamikaze suicide attacks.)
Hamas not only exerts itself with the political realm of Palestinian society, but is also involved with economic and professional associations.
Hamas often combines its political obligations with charitable activities. Hamas constructs orphanages and clinics and employs women in clothing manufacturing. It also builds schools and cultural institutions.
As a major philanthropic contributor, Hamas is a popular organization among all Palestinian social classes.
Hamas' annual budget is estimated between 250-300 million dollars. This impressive amount demonstrates the party's rise as an undeniable financial power within the region. Its influence is noted by Palestinian citizens.
Created in 1987 by Sheikh Yassin in the Gaza Strip, Hamas is an outgrowth of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood. Hamas progressively grew to hold an important place within Palestinian politics culminating in their win in the Legislative elections in January 2006.
In June 2007, Hamas took control of the entire Gaza Strip in a fraternal war with Fatah, opposing Palestinian political and military group founded by the late Yasser Arafat.
On September 19th, 2007, Israel declared the Gaza Strip a "hostile entity".
Hamas governs a territory of over 360 km2 that is populated by an estimated 1,300,000 inhabitants. Over 80% of the population (56% are children) depend on humanitarian aid. However, because of Hamas' classification as a terrorist organization, by the international community (namely the United States and the European Union) most Palestinians are denied humanitarian aid and isolated from the international community.
Although the war initiated by Israel in January 2009 ended in their military victory, the Israeli government cannot deny that the set goals of the war were not fulfilled. Hamas still maintains a solid grip on power in Gaza. The tunnels from Rafah that facilitate the transfer of weapons still exist even after the cease-fire. And Qassam rockets are subsequently shot into Israel.
Because of the extensive Israeli military presence and the restriction of access for press to this territory in January 2009; a part of the public opinion has seen the distressing situation of the average Palestinian, who is regularly punished and taken hostage.
Recently, many countries, namely European have recognized the importance of negotiating and communicating with Hamas.


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Bella Hadid's Stylish Best Friend Is About to Hit the Big Time
by Emma Spedding
Everything is set for Justine Skye to have a meteoric rise to superstardom—she's signed to Jay Z's label, Roc Nation, can count Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner and Hailey Baldwin among her best friends and she has already amassed a huge following on social media. Added to that, when it comes to her style, the singer isn't interested in dressing like everybody else—her Tumblr-friendly purple hair and unique take on athleisure make her a star to keep a close eye on.
Who What Wear UK talked to the singer to find out where she finds her style inspiration, the under-the-radar labels she's obsessed with, her tips for moving the athleisure trend forward and her sneaker obsession… Keep reading to see our interview with the rising star.
WHO WHAT WEAR UK: What are your go-to items?
JUSTINE SKYE: I have a LOT of Supreme—a fly dude would probably consider my wardrobe heavenly! I also have a variety of sneakers. I travel a lot, and I'm always in rehearsals or working out, so sneakers are an integral part of my day-to-day life.
WWW UK: What are the pieces you think everyone should own?
JS: I can't even stress enough how much I think everyone should own a dope sweatsuit. You can literally wear sweats anywhere, at least I do.
WWW UK: Who do you take style inspiration from?
JS: @VirgoMood on Instagram—I love the page! It's curated using some of the most legendary fashion moments, highlighting the era of '90s supermodels like Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer. They were style icons, and their influence on fashion still remains to this day.
A photo posted by The Purple Unicorn (@justineskye) on Dec 11, 2016 at 4:03pm PST
WWW UK: Which are your favourite labels we might not have heard of?
JS: I love discovering new brands—there are so many young new designers out there with unique takes on fashion. K.Y.E, Alyx and Georgine are my favourites right now; I feel like I really step out of the box when I'm wearing pieces from each of their collections.
WWW UK: What's the best fashion advice you've ever been given?
JS: The best fashion advice I would give is to not be afraid of trying new things and taking risks because that's how you set trends. More often than not, when you see a new look or trend, it's cool because they thought of putting something together. It wasn't exactly rocket science, but it looks genius.
A photo posted by The Purple Unicorn (@justineskye) on Sep 29, 2016 at 1:18pm PDT
WWW UK: What are your tricks for styling athleisure in a fresh way?
JS: You literally can't go wrong throwing on a great pair of heels with any outfit—I've been known to wear sweats and some killer heels together. It's my ode to the early 2000s.
WWW UK: What pieces are you really into at the moment?
JS: I'm in love with my Givenchy handbag right now. It has red and white details, and I can wear it with anything.
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Around this time of year it's so easy to get caught up in the spending, the indulging, thinking of gifts and writing your own Christmas list and forget about those less fortunate across the globe.
So when The Collective got in touch to ask if I'd help them raise awareness of their Tub4Grub campaign to support Action Against Hunger, I was more than happy!
The Collective have made peelable labels on 3 million of their tubs of yogurt with the cracking idea that you can wash them out, fill them with treats, and give them to someone deserving.
A friend that's always there for you, a partner that looked after you when you were poorly, a neighbour that's always there when you need an egg or some washing up liquid, a colleague that looks out for you, the old lady that always greets you wish a smile at the bus stop, whoever you think you think, treat them. Just a little good deed to brighten their day!
It's harder than I thought to write nicely on a tub!
I decided to fill my tubs with edible treats in the form of my Millionaires Shortbread. I gave one tub to the Big Issue seller at Leicester Square underground station, Bingo Boy, he greets me every single morning with the biggest cheeriest smile and has an unwavering positive attitude. I gave shared the other tub with my work colleagues, we had some with our morning cuppa.
It's easy to get involved yourself simple pick up a tub of The Collective Yogurt and devour it (definitely not a chore - have you tasted the Russian Fudge? My gosh!), once empty give it a wash and fill it with something - some chocolates, pastries, soup, how about even a little pamper pack with some beauty bits, then simply peel off the label and write one of your own, and give it away to make someone's day!
Make your good deed extra special by sharing it! For every good deed we share using #tub4grub or to www.tub4grub.com they donate 50p on your behalf!
Eat it, make it, fill it, give it, share it.
Ooo this is actually such a fab idea, I love it!


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Q: File object becomes string when pushed to an array? JS My goal is to upload multiple files from a Vue.js frontend to a php/Laravel backend.
This is where I collect the files:
<input id="cover-file" @change="onCoverSelected" type="file" multiple>

This is the onCoverSelected method:
  onCoverSelected(e) {
    let files = e.target.files;
    // let fileArray = Object.values(files);
    for (var i = 0; i < files.length; i++) {
      console.log(files[1]);
      this.covers.push(files[1]);
    }
  },

When I console.log the files, they appear as actual files in the DevTools console. So far so good.
However, when I push the files to an array, they become strings! I don't understand why. My backend depends on receiving an array of file objects.
This is a screenshot from DevTools where it shows that the File object becomes a string

This is from my backend where I hope to receive an array of File objects, however, I receive an empty array when I dd the covers variable:
$covers = (array)json_decode($request->input('covers'));
dd($covers);

not using the (array) prints the below:
"[object File],[object File],[object File]"

How can I receive an array of File objects in the backend? Thank you.

A: Unfortunately, File is an object, representing the binary information of a file. The issue isn't pushing them into an array, the issue is when you convert it to JSON: it will attempt to convert the File object to a string. In this case, it can't represent binary as a string, so File is simply converted to => [object File].
Your 2 options are:

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*Submit POST data in a multipart form.

*Convert the File to a base64 string, or other similar methods. (Can drastically effect performance, encoding and then decoding on server side)
See another related thread here.


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This is a family favorite! We have it at all holiday dinners. The kids love it, too!
Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. When the butter begins to foam, add the onion; cook until the onion begins to turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken broth, carrots, potatoes, herbes de Provence, thyme, and bay leaf; season with salt and pepper. Raise heat to medium-high and bring to a boil; reduce heat again to low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway. Securing the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, start to blend using a few quick pulses before allowing to blend continually; puree in batches until smooth. Divide into eight soup bowls; garnish each portion with about 1/2 tablespoon heavy cream and a sprig of parsley.
This soup is GREAT! It is so flavorful perfectly seasoned. It didn't even need the cream I tried it both with & without the cream. The second time I made this soup I used a yogurt garnish - in a squirt bottle. The yogurt was a fine alternative addition & floated as nicely as the cream. The cream & parsley are mostly for beautiful presentation. I found that the parsley sprig actually detracted from the soup's lovely smoothness & tasted like its chlorophyll. I think a better green garnish is some thinly sliced green onions - the raw onion's enzymes actually help better digest cooked potato! I highly recommend this soup.
I followed the recipe very closely but it just wasn't good. I had to add a lot of spices to make it taste like anything. I was quite disappointed with it.
Made this as stated in the recipe except that I used fresh ginger (1 tbspoon) dill (1 teaspoon) and paprika (1/2 teaspoon) as the spices... delicious comforting fall/winter soup!
Love the soup! I was looking for a good potatoe carrot soup recipe and I found it. I did not add all the herbs since I didnt have them on hand. I also did not add the heavy cream and this soup didnt need it. I added salt and pepper for seasoning and it was perfect!
This was excellent! Good use for leftover 5 lb bag of organic carrots. I too left out the cream to decrease fat and used sweet potato. Appropriate for simple lunch or supper or served in my fine china soup tureens.
Delicious soup! Very simple and easy to make I omitted the cream because I wanted to cut on fat.
Good recipe and really easy to make. I had to add a lot of white pepper to get it to a flavor we were happy with (about 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon). I also added some paprika for richer color and more thyme about 1/4 of a teaspoon. You may want to take the bay leaf out before blending (I forgot). Good flavor even without the cream. Thanks for sharing!
Simple quick and yummy! I've made this a couple of times now and it disappears within minutes.
Delicious and creamy. I think I will substitute some of the cream with milk though as the saturated fat content must have been great. 2 cups of cream!


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First Edition Cycling News, February 5, 2008
Edited by Greg Johnson & Paul Verkuylen
Astana reacts to Giro decision
Johan Bruyneel
Photo �: Jon Devich
The Astana Cycling Team has responded to the Giro d'Italia's decision not to invite the Luxembourg-registered squad to participate in the famed Grand Tour, saying it regretted the decision of organizer RCS Sport. Astana was one of several ProTour outfits left off the invite list to this year's Giro, after the event was allowed to chose its own teams following a 'special calendar' announced by the UCI last week.
"The Giro direction has the freedom of choice," said team manager Johan Bruyneel. "We regret that. Lodging a complaint will not help us. The coming weeks, we will prove that we still have our place in all big cycling events."
Astana's reaction pointed out that RCS opted against including the Kazakh-backed squad in the Italian race due to the pedigree of the potential roster it submitted to contest the event, not the doping controversies that have dogged the team over the past 12 months. The outfit has been completely rebuilt during the off season, with a new management team appointed following the outfit's dismissal from the Tour de France last season after star rider Alexander Vinokourov tested positive.
"At this moment, the quality of the proposed participating riders for the Giro is not in proportion to the potential of the team," said RCS events director Angelo Zomegnan. "I do not take into consideration what happened with the old Astana in the past. Time probably cures all things."
Bruyneel, the former Discovery Channel team director, said the Kazakh sponsors that fund the outfit have offered their unconditional support to the outfit, despite not being included in the world's second largest stage race.
"Fortunately, my sponsors confirmed today their unconditional support," he said. "With their support, we started building a new team in a clean environment. We will continue on that way. I hope, for cycling in general, that the sponsors of the other non-selected teams react in the same way."
The squad's sports director Alain Gallopin, who worked with Team CSC in 2007, was hoping to return to this year's event with another surprise package as he did last season with Andy Schleck. "We surprised the world with Andy Schleck," he said. "I had the intention to motivate Jani Brajkovic in the same way as I did with Schleck.
"At our training camp in Albuquerque last week, we had the chance to discuss Andreas Klöden's year program," he added. "He liked to participate in the Giro d'Italia. The race fits perfectly in his planning. We never had the chance to discuss it with the organizers."
While Astana was left off the 21 team announcement last week, there is a still remote possibility the outfit could be granted a start for the race. Included in the Giro's initial announcement was that the event's organizer reserves the right to review the invitations at its own discretion.
"If the Giro directors would reconsider their selection, we will be ready for it," said Bruyneel. "Above all, we hope, for the Tour of Italy as well as for cycling in general, that the Giro can go on. All IPCT members decided in their General Assemble of January 17th not to participate in races where Pro Continental teams start if their riders do not have a biological passport. There will be a lot of work to do for some teams."
Pinotti dreaming of Giro start
By Gregor Brown
Italian Marco Pinotti may be in California for Team High Road's training camp, but the rider's dreaming of competing in his home tour, the Giro d'Italia, this May. The 31 year-old wore the Giro's race leader jersey, the maglia rosa, for four days in 2007, and so he was surprised when the Bob Stapleton-owned team was left out of the 2008 selection.
Hearing the news that Team High Road, formerly T-Mobile, had been left off organiser RCS Sport's list of 21 invited teams left the rider a little annoyed, but after some reflection and reading an interview with RCS Sport Events Director Angelo Zomegnan by Corriere della Sera Pinotti has settled down.
"The words were good, but they would be better spent on the whole team," said Pinotti to Cyclingnews. The rider is in Pismo Beach, California, preparing for the upcoming season with his ProTour-ranked team. Over the winter the team went through some drastic changes � reinforcing its strong stance against doping � after T-Mobile withdrew its sponsorship.
After learning that the squad wasn't included in this year's Giro Pinotti didn't have time to contact Zomegnan personally, as he was preparing for his trip across the Atlantic Ocean. "I read later the nice words he said about me in the Corriere della Sera, saying that if he could, he would have let me race as an independent," Pinotti continued.
"It explained that maybe they [RCS Sport] do not really understand how well High Road is working, and there's no reason to leave us out the Giro," added Pinotti. "I am in this team because I believe in its policy and commitment."
Pinotti understands that RCS Sport was free to choose the teams of its choice for the Corsa Rosa, backed by the International Cycling Union (UCI) after its meeting with the country's national federation in Treviso, Italy. The UCI and representatives of the national federations came to a 'special calendar' agreement where only the Tour de France was obliged to invite all 18 ProTour teams, leaving the other races, like the Giro, free to choose from ProTour and Professional Continental teams.
Pinotti's preparations are progressing well in California, despite the fact the Italian rider � along with team-mates Kanstantsin Siutsou and Morris Possoni � is still waiting on the airline delivering their bikes.
Meares returns to the bike
By Greg Johnson
Always smiling: Anna Meares is rushed to hospital in America
Australian star track cyclist Anna Meares has returned to training on a bicycle for the first time since her life threatening accident at January's Track World Cup in Los Angeles. Meares, who is still aiming at contesting August's Beijing Olympics, has returned to small sessions on an indoor trainer with the assistance of a clothes rack to ensure her neck receives the support it needs.
In addition to the heavy skin grazing, torn tendons and muscle tissue sustained from the accident, Meares dislocated the AC joint in her right shoulder and sustained a hairline fracture to her C2 vertebra. Meares, who held a press conference in Adelaide last week after returning to Australia from the United States of America, is now out of the wheelchair she had been stricken to and is able to walk unaided.
"Two weeks after the crash and I am able to now walk unaided and move my arm," Meares told Cyclingnews, in response to a reader's letter wishing her well last week. "My burns have all but healed. On Friday I started my first little bit of rehab and that is getting back on the bike.
A bit of Australian ingenuity has Meares back
"My coach and mechanic made me a little rig where I can sit upright on a stationary ergo so as not to put much pressure on my neck," she added. "How simple an idea � a portable clothes rack. The first go at it I could only do one-two minutes before I got dizzy and had to stop. Later that day I did two lots of five minutes just fine and today I easily did 15 minutes. I have to say as sad as it may sound it was very exciting for me to even do the one-two minutes first up.
The accident in Los Angeles has a very real impact on Meares' Beijing Olympic Games bid. While Meares is currently ranked fourth in the qualification standings for August's games, the four to six weeks she's expected to spend out of competition will force her to miss the final two qualification events � the Copenhagen Track World Cup round and the Manchester World Track Championships.
With just 12 spots open for the Olympic Games � three of which places go to the reigning World Cup, World Champion and B World Champions � Meares' Olympic hopes lay completely in the hands of others. While she believes she will be ready for August's event, Meares is relying on either not being knocked out of the top nine riders following the upcoming qualification rounds or being awarded a wildcard.
The flesh wounds to Meares' face have
The International Cycling Union (UCI) can award wildcards of sorts to riders, but only if a pre-qualified cyclist withdraws from the Olympics.
"Funnily enough after the first day of movement of riding I stiffened up a lot the next day but that eased the more I moved," said Meares. "I have also started physio and that is going very well. He believes my arm should be almost back to normal in just over another week. On Monday I am off for my two week check-up cat scan on my neck to check progress on the crack. I am still having to wear the neck brace for the next few weeks but the sling isn't worn unless my arm gets tired."
Meares has remained in high spirits despite the possible implications of the accident and thanked everyone for their support over recent weeks.
"I want to say a very big thank you to everyone who has sent get well cards, flowers and messages to me," she said. "They really have made a very big impact on me and kept me smiling and positive knowing so many people are behind me."
Anyone wishing to send their well wishes to Meares as she recovers and prepares for a possible Australian Olympic Games team berth should direct their letters to letters@cyclingnews.com.
Images by Anna Meares
A bit of Australian ingenuity has Meares back on the bike, with the help of your standard clothing rack.
Meares says she's already able to do 15 minute sessions on the bike, despite only just being able to walk inassisted again.
Meares relaxed on her first day back in Australia with her dog Bruce.
The flesh wounds to Meares' face have all but healed, in just over two weeks.
Always smiling: Anna Meares is rushed to hospital in America following a serious accident at the Track World Cup that cracked her C2 vertebra.
Duclos-Lassalle opens palmar�s
Herv� Duclos-Lassalle (Cofidis)
Herv� Duclos-Lassalle (Cofidis) was happy and relieved to score his first victory as a professional in Sunday's GP d'Ouverture La Marseillaise. The son of Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle hadn't won a race in four years � ever since he signed for the Cofidis Elite squad, coming out of the team's Espoir programme.
The 27 year-old took the victory in Marseille in front of Frederik Veuchelen (Topsport Vlaanderen) and Ryder Hesjedal (Slipstream) in a three-man sprint, while a group of chasers including Christophe Moreau (Agritubel) was just metres away on the finishing straight. "In the finale, I knew that Hesjedal isn't very fast but I was anxious about Veuchelen, who's quite strong," Duclos-Lassalle told L'Equipe after the race. "Still, I didn't panic. With 1.5km to go, I stopped taking turns as I knew that if I continued my efforts, I'd be done. I took the risk [of being caught by the chasers - ed.], and it worked. Three years ago, I would have been more nervous."
The Cofidis rider was a surprise winner in the event, as even his squad had team-mate Samuel Dumoulin down as captain. "We had planned the team to ride for Samuel, and even more so when Samuel and Herv� were in the right escape," the squad's directeur sportif, Francis Van Londersele, explained. "He deserved [the victory] � he was the one to close all the gaps. Herv� might not have the class of his dad, but he's making a name for himself right now."
Speaking of his father, the young Duclos-Lassalle found it hard to develop his own strengths when he was in the junior ranks. "They said that I was strong because my name was Duclos-Lassalle," he recalled. "It was difficult to live with. But for it to change, I would have to win Paris-Roubaix three times � that would be even more difficult," he added, on a less serious note.
Koppenberg back in Ronde van Vlaanderen
The Koppenberg climb has been reinstated in the route of the 2008 Ronde van Vlaanderen, according to the Gazet van Antwerpen. Last year the Koppenberg was swapped for the Kortekeer, due to the poor state of Melden hill.
Over the course of the past year, the city of Oudenaarde has renovated the climb completely in order for the race organisers to reconsider the climb in the race.
"There where deals made between the various institutions," explained race organiser Wim Van Herreweghe. "We are going to make sure that during the Ronde van Vlaanderen the Koppenberg will be in good condition. This hill is a monument that has a lot of nostalgia attached to it, in the monument that the Ronde van Vlaanderen is.
"Riders old and new, such as, Scott Sunderland, Serge Baguet, Kevin Hulsmans en Kevin Van Impe have looked at the renovated Koppenberg a short time ago and have given the thumbs up," he added. "All the holes have been fixed also the descent is under control. The public will be allowed on the climb, but with the necessary safety regulations. The climb needs to remain competitive. On top of that we have implemented measures so that we can continue to use the climb in the future."
The Koppenberg is the seventh of 17 hills. It comes after 195 km of racing and with 69 km to the finish in Ninove. It comes after the Oude Kwaremont and the Paterberg and is followed by the Steenbeekdries and the Taaienberg. The Kortekeer, the Koppenberg's replacement last year, has been scrapped from the route of the 92nd Ronde van Vlaanderen.
Claudio Corti : Father and son reunion
Son Marco will follow Claudio
Photo ©: Gregor Brown
Twice Italian Champion (in 1985 and 1986), Claudio Corti has been directing teams since shortly after his retirement, beginning in 1990 with Chateau d'Ax. He was there with Bugno's famous wins in the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and Tour of Flanders, and later, as a team manager, he saw to Simoni's year 2000 Giro d'Italia win and some of Cipollini's most spectacular victories when in Saeco red. During those years his second youngest son, Marco, was watching at home, following with hid dad in the team car and even taking to the bike, aspiring to one day be a professional.
"I have there children: one girl who is 27, Marco who will be 22 this year and a small boy who is seven years old," stated a proud Claudio while Marco quietly sat beside him.
"I started young, when I was seven years old," the neo-professional added in a hushed voice. Marco is at his first camp as a top-level rider, amongst the likes of Robert Hunter, Baden Cooke and Enrico Gasparotto, and, yes, his dad. "One of the early memories of him was when he was already a directeur, and there were cyclists, like Gianni Bugno. I remember Bugno would pass by the house and I had a chance to know him."
Claudio reflected of those days, "Bugno would pass by the house before long training rides, when I would follow him up to six to seven hours. Marco would accompany me in the car sometimes." Claudio also took Marco along to the races, where his boy became fascinated with the world of cycling. "I went along in the team car in some stages of the Giro d'Italia and also a few times at the Giro di Lombardia," he recalled. "I remember being in the long line of team cars, and the inner workings. Watching him handing the water bottles, changing tires and the attention he gave to the race. I was there taking it all in."
Marco 'took it all in' because he knew that one day he would be there racing. "I always had the idea of wanting to become a professional. While at secondary school I studied languages � English, Spanish and German." The languages paid off, and now he find himself in an international team, here even his pap� has to learn a new language. Claudio interjected, "I started studying English when I started with Barloworld, and I can carry on simple conversations. Unfortunately, I had only previously known French and Spanish. There are twenty cyclists, and with six of them I am obliged to talk in English."
To read the full interview with Claudio Corti, click here.
Elk Haus opens season in France
By Susan Westemeyer
Team Elk Haus Simplon is opening its 2008 season with two races in France, the Etoile de Bess�ges and the Tour M�diterran�en. After those races, the team will take on the Omloop Het Volk and the 3 Daagse West-Vlaanderen. In addition, the Austrian Professional Continental team has hopes for an invite to the Giro d'Italia Grand Tour.
"There is a meeting with the Giro organisers on February 12," said team manager Bernhard Rassinger. "We still hope for an invitation."
In the Etoile de Bess�ges, the team will look to its sprinters, Jochen Summer and newcomer Steffen Radchola. The Tour M�diterran�en will see Gerhard Trampusch make his team debut.
Elk Haus for Etoile de Bess�ges: Markus Eibegger, Stefan Rucker, Jochen Summer, Robert Lauscha, Jan Valach, Bj�rn Thurau, Daniel Schorn and Steffen Radochla.
Elk Haus for the Tour M�diterran�en: Gerhard Trampusch, Harald Totschnig, Clemens Fankhauser, Markus Eibegger, Stefan Rucker, Jochen Summer, Jan Valach, and Robert Lauscha
Women's Prestige gets new finale
Organizers of the Women's Prestige Cycling Series in the United States of America have announced that the Presbyterian Hospital Invitational in Charlottte, North Carolina, will join the series and will serve as the grand finale in 2008. The event's addition will mark the first time the series' five-year history that a one-day race has been included in a schedule that previously included all stage races.
"We're thrilled to be part of the Series", said Presbyterian Hospital Invitational director Thad Fischer. "Women's racing is a priority of our event and being the grand finale of the country's only national women's-only series has long been a goal for us. We're going to work hard to create the grand finale that's worthy of this important series".
As the grand finale, the Presbyterian Hospital Invitational will be the deciding factor in a series that also includes the Redlands Bicycle Classic, the Nature Valley Grand Prix and the International Tour de 'Toona.
"Adding a big one-day criterium balances out the Series", said Carmen D'Aluisio, manager of the Aaron's Cycling Team. "Stage race specialists may well take the lead early in the Series, but the tables will be turned in the finale. This gives crit specialists a shot at the individual, best young rider and team titles and could make for a dramatic finish to the Series."
As the only criterium ranked at 1.1 on the USA Cycling National Race Calendar, the Presbyterian Hospital Invitational is the most important criterium on that national calendar. Unlike the three stage races that precede it on the Series schedule, this is a true sprinters' race.
Women's Prestige Cycling Series 2008 calendar:
Redlands Bicycle Classic (April 3-6)
Nature Valley Grand Prix (June 11-15)
Tour de 'Toona (July 21-27)
Presbyterian Hospital Invitational (August 2)
MTN sponsors Giro del Capo
MTN will sponsor the South African stage race Giro del Capo in 2008. The March stage race is held on the Western Cape of the nation, and will consist of five road stages.
"With our sponsorship of the top South African professional team, MTN Energade, it is important for MTN to ensure that the country's premier stage race, the Giro del Capo, is also given the support it needs to grow," said Anthony Garstang, MTN SA Senior Manager.
"MTN is fully committed to the growth of cycling and our sponsorship of the sport is multi-dimensional reaching all the disciplines, road cycling, mountain biking and BMX," added Garstang. "The Giro del Capo is a high-profile race that's got local, African and international significance and we want to ensure this event improves each year."
The event holds UCI 2.2 ranking and has been staged since 1992. The event has been won on three occasions by local hero David George.
(All rights reserved/Copyright Future Publishing Limited 2008)


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Transport Questions: HS2 "tragic for many people"
In Transport questions on 23rd February 2017, HS2 dominated the early questions:
From Hansard:
Mrs Cheryl Gillan (Chesham and Amersham) (Con)
1. What steps are being taken to prepare for the construction phase of High Speed 2 phase 1. [908838]
The Secretary of State for Transport (Chris Grayling)HS2 Ltd let the early works contract for activities such as demolitions, site clearances and species translocations in November 2016, with work commencing after Royal Assent—you will be aware, Mr Speaker, that earlier this week the Bill passed its last stages prior to Royal Assent. The main works civil contracts to construct the main physical works for the railway, including tunnels, viaducts and embankments, are due to be let later this year. The initial works on the project will begin shortly after Royal Assent. I have been very clear that through the construction phase I expect HS2 Ltd and my Department to do everything we can to ensure that the impact of construction on those affected is mitigated wherever possible.
Mrs Gillan
It is ironic that I should have drawn the first Transport question on the day the Bill for phase 1 of HS2 gets Royal Assent. Although some people are crowing and backslapping each other about it, let us remember that it is tragic for many people. The impact is disproportionately felt by my local authorities, such as Buckinghamshire County Council, and our parish councils, such as Great Missenden. Will my right hon. Friend reassure me, my constituents and my excellent councils that the Department for Transport will reimburse parish, county and district councils for any reasonable expenses incurred as a result of the construction of this dreadful project, HS2?
I am well aware that when a project of such national importance is constructed, it inevitably has an effect on some of those who live on the route. I reiterate that we will do everything we can to ensure that the process is as reasonable and fair as possible for those affected. With regard to local authorities, I give my right hon. Friend that assurance and repeat the assurances made in the debate on Monday by the Under-Secretary of State for Transport, my hon. Friend the Member for Harrogate and Knaresborough (Andrew Jones). HS2 is putting service-level agreements in place with every single local authority along the line of route to set out the additional funding that we will make available for the new railway line's construction process.
Mrs Louise Ellman (Liverpool, Riverside) (Lab/Co-op)
I welcome Royal Assent being given to this much needed investment, but how will the Secretary of State ensure that the promises made about jobs and training opportunities during the construction of High Speed 2 actually materialise?
I take this very seriously. We have been very clear when letting contracts—most recently in the information that we put into the market about rolling stock—that we expect this project to leave a lasting skills footprint not just in the areas of construction but around the United Kingdom. A number of events have been held for potential suppliers to the project around the UK, and we have been very clear with all firms, both UK and international, that want to bid to be part of it that we expect them to leave that footprint. It is an essential part of the project.
Mr Dennis Skinner (Bolsover) (Lab)
Is the Secretary of State aware that because of the decision to have a station at Sheffield, we will have two HS2 lines running through Derbyshire: a fast track and a slow track? Many villages throughout Bolsover will be affected as a result. There is one in particular, Newton, where more than 30 houses are due to be demolished. Will he meet a group of residents from that village to try to sort this matter out?
I am aware of the issue the hon. Gentleman refers to. I give him the same assurance that I just gave to my right hon. Friend the Member for Chesham and Amersham (Mrs Gillan): we will do our best to minimise impacts. The Minister alongside me, my hon. Friend the Member for Harrogate and Knaresborough, will answer these questions in more detail in the Adjournment debate tonight. Either he or I will also meet residents to discuss the issue.
Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton) (Lab)
Some of the homes on the route that are worst affected are in East Acton, which faces 10 years of construction disruption, 24/7. Their gardens have been compulsorily purchased and the main access route is to be blocked. HS2's QC called my residents "tedious" for pointing out that they do not qualify for compensation under the rural support scheme and that unlike Camden they have not been granted exceptional status. I am encouraged to hear that the Secretary of State is putting emphasis on mitigation, because all my constituents have been offered is express purchase. Will he urgently meet them and the London Borough of Ealing? These people just want to preserve their suburban way of life and not be ridden roughshod over.
It is important that I remind the hon. Lady and reiterate what I said. The matters relating to her constituency—the routes through London and the route on phase 1—have been exhaustively examined, not simply by my Department but by Committees of this House and the other place. Although we will always be open to representations about ways in which we can minimise impact, these issues have been exhaustively dealt with by this Parliament.
HS2: A4010 Plan
Mr Steve Baker (Wycombe) (Con)
4. When HS2 Ltd plans to produce a route management improvement and safety plan for the A4010.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Andrew Jones)
HS2 Ltd anticipates that draft route management improvement and safety plans, including that for Buckinghamshire covering the A4010, will be available for discussion and consultation with highway authorities in March.
Mr Baker
That is great news. I am glad that the people of Wycombe, Aylesbury and Buckingham will have an opportunity to scrutinise this essential emergency route. Will my hon. Friend take steps to enhance the safety of the route?
My hon. Friend makes an important point. Safety is critical as we go into the delivery phase of HS2. As a result of the petitioning process, the Secretary of State has committed to contributing £480,000 for permanent safety measures along the A4010 and A4129 in Buckinghamshire. The Government have also created a £30 million road safety fund for HS2, the details of which we will be announcing very shortly.
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8 comments to "Transport Questions: HS2 "tragic for many people""
1st March 2017 at 9:10 am
Trying to find the cost budget for phase 1 is like wading through treacle.
Even the official briefing for MPs is uncertain—
—On expenditure, it said that Phase 1 is currently forecast to cost £27.384 billion, exceeding available funding by £204 million
—-This cost estimate is different to the funding envelope provided by the Government in response to a December 2016 parliamentary question, when it said that the current funding for Phase 1 (with contingency) is £24.3 billion.
I may be old fashioned but I am used to working to a budget and we must be clear what that is for phase 1 or how can we assess expenditure?
interviewers never ask politicians who are banging on about cuts to essential services why they don't cancel hs2
Where's Graylings response to Mr Tyrie's letter of 4 January?
The UK driven by sentiment makes mega mistakes by ministers, whipping and MPs of rhetoric not relevant deep experience Fake Governance
The HS2 is current display of so much expense by so few for so few to afford of find useful whilst so many commuters get bo relief. Bank crash, austerity now self inflicted economic pain from the wrong train.
An mp needs to ask when will we see the full project plan with milestones,budgets,key stakeholders etc.
Can the HM Treasury Madarins refuse to fund this vast debt: Will they help sense prevail
24th February 2017 at 6:53 pm
HM Treasury did not protect the nation avoid the Bank deregulation abuses. Will the HM Treasury Mandarins help the nation avoid the HS2 project wasteful debt allocation please. No time to stand back and watch the MPs wrong decision result in another bad grim outcome for the population to continue the slide into a failing state.
So much for working for all the people everywhere equals financial ruin for UK
This project is not investment it is wasted time and debt and squandering opportunities for more worthy and better projects for the people. Mrs May did not demonstrate the ability to say no it is not the right project.
Royal assent to spending st least 56,000,000,000 seems to have passed by relatively unnoticed or commented on by national media yet they are all shouting about underfunding of NHS,elderly care,education,prisons,etc,etc
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