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US confirms over 50 Covid-19 variant cases
Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) A total of 52 cases of a coronavirus variant first identified in Britain have been confirmed in the US, according to data updated Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This includes 26 cases in California, 22 cases in Florida, two cases in Colorado, and one case each in Georgia and New York.
The cases identified are based on a sampling of SARS-CoV-2-positive specimens, and do not represent the total number of cases circulating in the US, according to the CDC.
The agency cautions that its numbers, which are updated Tuesdays and Thursdays, may not immediately match those reported by states and local officials, the Xinhua news agency reported.
Viruses constantly change through mutation, and new variants of a virus are expected to occur over time. Multiple Covid-19 variants are circulating globally.
The variant first identified in Britain seems to spread more easily and quickly than other variants. Currently, there is no evidence that it causes more severe illness or increased risk of death, according to the CDC.
The agency is working to detect and characterise emerging viral variants and expand its ability to look for Covid-19 and new variants.
The country has reported record Covid-19 hospitalisations at over 1,32,400 cases as of Wednesday, according to The Covid Tracking Project.
Hospitalisations in the South and West are now worse than the Midwest's peak, with four states in the South seeing record Covid-19 hospitalizations this week, according to the project.
The US has recorded nearly 21.4 million cases with over 3,62,800 related deaths as of Thursday afternoon, according to the real-time count kept by Johns Hopkins University.
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"I titled it "Fingertip" because it's a song that comes from my own life experience.
"Fingertip" simply means that I give a piece of myself to people; a true emotion felt at that time, which I decided to put on paper and turn into a song and which has become a hit," said Masoeu.
The acoustic version of the song, which is now available on YouTube, is from the original song. This, according to Masoeu, is set to be turned into another music video, which will be televised. "Fingertip" is a song that was recorded in January, released in June, and produced by AMP MUSA.
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Moody's revises its outlook on the big 4 NZ bank's credit ratings to negative from stable in line with same move made on their Aussie parents
19th Aug 16, 11:49am
Credit rating agency Moody's has revised the outlook on its Aa3 ratings on New Zealand's big four banks - ANZ NZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac NZ - to negative from stable in line with moves made to their Australian parents' ratings.
Earlier, Moody's affirmed its Aa2 ratings on the Australian parents of NZ's big four banks, but revised their rating outlooks to negative from stable.
"The outlook change for Australia's four major banks reflects Moody's expectation of a more challenging operating environment for banks in Australia for the remainder of 2016 and beyond, which could lead to a deterioration in their profit growth and asset quality, as well as an increase in their sensitivity to external shocks," Moody's said.
"In particular, the rating action reflects (a) Australia's ongoing economic transition which, despite stable aggregate economic growth, has resulted in low nominal income and wage outcomes and persistently low interest rates, exerting in turn downward pressure on the banks' profit growth; (b) Moody's continued concerns regarding the banks' exposure to tail-risks in the Australian housing market, which has been characterised over the recent past by strong price appreciation and rising household debt; and (c) rising bad debt within parts of the banks' lending portfolios, in part reflecting these pressures."
Moody's has also lowered its outlook for the Australian banking system, rated Aaa, to negative from stable.
See credit ratings explained here.
Here's Moody's statement on the NZ banks
Moody's Investors Service has today revised to negative from stable the outlooks on the ratings of the four major New Zealand banks.
The banks affected are ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited, ASB Bank Limited, Bank of New Zealand and Westpac New Zealand Limited.
At the same time, Moody's has affirmed the four banks' Aa3 long-term senior unsecured debt ratings, together with all their other ratings, at their existing levels.
The outlook change follows Moody's decision to revise to negative from stable the outlooks of their respective Australian parents, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (Aa2 negative, a1), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Aa2 negative, a1), National Australia Bank Limited (Aa2 negative, a1) and Westpac Banking Corporation (Aa2 negative, a1), as announced on 18 August 2016.
For more information on the rating actions on the Australian parent banks, please visit their respective issuer pages on www.moodys.com.
Outlooks, which provide an opinion on likely rating direction over the medium term, are assigned only to banks' long-term deposit, issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings.
A list of all affected ratings is provided at the end of this press release.
RATINGS RATIONALE
The change in the four banks' rating outlooks to negative from stable follows the same change in the rating outlooks to negative for their respective parents.
Moody's incorporates two notches of affiliate support uplift into the Aa3 long-term ratings of the four banks, given Moody's assessment of a very high likelihood of support from their Australian parents.
The affirmation of the ratings reflects the strong financial profiles of the four banks. Bank asset quality is currently very strong, profitability has improved, and capital remains robust.
These favorable characteristics provide the banks with a strong buffer to withstand the stress arising from a potentially more challenging operating environment during 2016-17.
Moody's expects credit conditions for the banks to weaken as credit growth and household leverage continue to rise, increasing sensitivity to shocks, and against a backdrop of weaker economic growth and rising stress in the dairy sector.
WHAT COULD CHANGE THE RATING UP/DOWN
A downgrade of the Australian major banks' a1 baseline credit assessments would likely result in a downgrade of the long-term ratings of the four major New Zealand banks.
Conversely, the outlooks on the four banks are likely to return to stable if the outlooks on their respective Australian parents are revised to stable.
A material weakening in the financial fundamentals of the New Zealand banks would also be negative for the bank's ratings.
And here's a statement from ANZ NZ
ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited (ANB) today confirmed that Moody's decision to revise Australia's macro profile has resulted in a change in the outlook for the major Australian and New Zealand banks, including ANB, from stable to negative.
Moody's reaffirmed ANB's Aa3 long-term senior unsecured debt ratings moving from Aa3 (Outlook Stable) to Aa3 (Outlook Negative) saying it expected a potentially more challenging operating environment for the banks for the remainder of 2016 and beyond.
All other ratings remain at their existing levels.
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by Stephen Hulme | 19th Aug 16, 12:57pm 1471568220
Domestic bank deposit rates need to move up in line with foreign wholesale funding costs to reflect the challenging risk circumstances bank managers and their regulator, the RBNZ, have allowed banks to expose themselves.
by Joe Public | 19th Aug 16, 1:24pm 1471569840
Yes 230billion household debt rising at 8.8% per annum. Nothing to be proud of.
by Uh Oh | 19th Aug 16, 3:56pm 1471578960
Funny.. is that the same growth figure as house prices nationally? hmmm...
by SmoKey | 19th Aug 16, 1:42pm 1471570920
When Aussies catch a cold, NZ sneezes and all that ?
Or the Chickens coming home to roost, pun intended.
by Takere | 19th Aug 16, 3:28pm 1471577280
Is the Government taking any notice ... Housing Bubble Deflation or Collapse?
by rp | 19th Aug 16, 3:40pm 1471578000
might have to consider taking my deposits out, as with OBR creditors can be paid out ahead of depositers
by sharetrader | 19th Aug 16, 3:48pm 1471578480
if too many start doing that then what. already banks are having to increase interest rates to get the money in to lend.
it may force them to cut back on credit growth then the whole house of cards could tumble
by dictator | 19th Aug 16, 3:57pm 1471579020
If the big 4 banks keep getting their credit ratings cut there's only one way the interest rates will go.
the house of cards will tumble sharetrader, you use the perfect metaphor
by rastus | 19th Aug 16, 7:47pm 1471592820
...done. Sitting in AUS.
Of course Moody's did... not that their opinions count for much anyway -
These are the same clowns that rated CDO's AAA+ with a direct conflict of interest with the people selling them... all of which led to the GFC and blew up in everyone's faces...
Then testified in front of US congress with a rudimental defense saying it was only their 'opinion'
How any of these white collar criminals get away spoon feeding their blessed 'ratings' while denying any accountability for their misrepresentation and conflict of interest with it is beyond me....!
by quality guy | 19th Aug 16, 4:04pm 1471579440
No no, there is no bubble. Banks will be fine. This environment isnt a slow slide to a depression (thanks to endless QE and endless rate cuts). No ofcourse not. Lol...
by Henry_Tull | 19th Aug 16, 4:30pm 1471581000
So what would Moodys be mentioning to folk on the Terrace, over a cup of tea. Big Picture.
We know that import substitution and industrialisation didn't work.
Even as primary school children we got into trouble asking the GM assembly manager why he made cars nobody wanted (he was standing beside a Vauxhall Viva at the time).
We know that import of raw materials and/technology into export of commodities doesn't work.
Being the Think Big stuff. Al smelter, Gas to gasoline. Our cousin's ford fairlane (with mags) blew up cause of the CNG.
We know that importing capital as bank debt or non resident alien's buying existing assets or housing stock doesn't work (as Ozz RBA man retiring Glenn Campbell said on the way out).
We know the idea of off shore funds mgt a la HK and Lion City doesn't work (Ken and Co not quite up to the task).
How do we get the R&D going here to build enduring businesses. The thing the Koreans and Taiwanese do. LG etc...
Is it because we have no banks. Just building societies - more true as the societies carry the last lost.
Do these mortgage managers know what a business plan is?
by scarfie | 20th Aug 16, 10:23am 1471645380
Quite right Henry, well said.
Someone reminded me of Colin Murdoch the other day. Narrow minded thinking saw the profits from his invention of the disposable syringe disappear offshore to Australia. http://www.k-online.com/cgi-bin/md_k/lib/pub/tt.cgi/Made_in_New_Zealand_...
Would a guy like him find it any different today? Why would you put venture capital into something like that when you can make (apparently) risk free and tax free capital gains in housing.
by Chris-M | 19th Aug 16, 11:17pm 1471605420
So if the Reserve Bank had been enforcing more realistic capital adequacy ratios, maybe the banks would be in more sound condition. This is something that needs to be worked at and maintained continuously, it is far too late to try and magic it up at the last minute.
It is almost as if the Government want a bank collapse and OBR events? Could it be part of some cunning plan to engineer banking collapses so that New Zealand can regain possession of the banks? It certainly would save getting close to $5b leaving the country. If it is not their plan then maybe it would be a good way of turning a potential disaster to our advantage.
by Tom Joad | 19th Aug 16, 5:48pm 1471585680
Kiwibank just informed me they are cutting rates on their notice saver accounts. As the only government backed bank it seems they are beginning to abuse that position. I.will be walking. It's increasingly looking like the pendulum is swinging to favour the lender over the borrower.
by bull market maddoff | 19th Aug 16, 5:54pm 1471586040
I wonder how much longer the ponzi can go on?
spot on....that's the question, when, not if it will collapse
by Justice | 19th Aug 16, 7:21pm 1471591260
2018.........kerplunk! (my estimate)
by keywest | 19th Aug 16, 9:52pm 1471600320
In 2018 all the cheap new build housing might go down in value...and maybe some more undesirable areas (you know where they are in Auckland)...however inner city Auckland - Ponsonby villas etc will flatten but not go down in value, ..that's my bet....any takers? villas will be flat, new build crap will go down in 2018 in Auckland...As much as we love to hate our drafty antique villas, the fact is you cant replace them!
by Andrewj | 20th Aug 16, 6:06am 1471629960
Chinese Media Is Now Warning Canada's Housing Crash Will Be Worse Than The US
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by Takere | 22nd Aug 16, 8:57am 1471813020
Is it because Monetary Policy around the World is failing? And the likes of Moody's & Fitch ect ... don't want to be on the wrong side of history again like they were in the GFC? What Banks aren't printing money these days is the question to be asked. What government isn't buying poor performing assets, Bank products too that the banks trade for cash, bonds and then try to unload onto an unsuspecting buyer in a hedge fund or mutual fund? We're due for another crash, its just a matter of when, how deep and for how long? 2017/2018. 10yrs+ ....change of government might help?


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And the arrangements answered well in a sanatory point of view also, for in less than a month, the then lately rising rubicund hue had been transferred from Mr. Jessop's nose to that of his guest, whose great harvest-moon face now waxed broader and redder, until it looked as if it had been put into a furnace and blown red-hot.
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Looking Ahead to Recovery and Rebuilding in 2022
As 2021 comes to a close, we thank you for the critical role your programs play in serving children and families. We have enjoyed getting to know programs through our work together, at conferences, and in conversations. And, we appreciate you reading our blog!
2021 was a year of opportunities and challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic shined a spotlight on the importance of child care and also the challenges faced by the industry. The challenges the Head Start community faced in 2021, and will continue to face in 2022, are truly unprecedented. In fact, the Office of Head Start reports greater need than ever among children and families.
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Mackerel fishery to be scaled back for rest of 2019
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The East Coast harvest of an economically important species of small fish will be scaled back for the rest of the year.Fishermen catch millions of pounds of Atlantic mackerel from Maine to Virginia every year, as the fish is widely used as food. However, federal rules state that the mackerel fishery must be restricted once fishermen approach their limit for the catch of river herring and shad, which are other species of small fish.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says 95 percent of the catch cap has been exhausted. That means mackerel fishing vessels will be prohibited from fishing for more than 20,000 pounds of mackerel per trip from Tuesday to the end of the year.The majority of Atlantic mackerel comes to shore in Massachusetts.
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The East Coast harvest of an economically important species of small fish will be scaled back for the rest of the year.
Fishermen catch millions of pounds of Atlantic mackerel from Maine to Virginia every year, as the fish is widely used as food. However, federal rules state that the mackerel fishery must be restricted once fishermen approach their limit for the catch of river herring and shad, which are other species of small fish.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says 95 percent of the catch cap has been exhausted. That means mackerel fishing vessels will be prohibited from fishing for more than 20,000 pounds of mackerel per trip from Tuesday to the end of the year.
The majority of Atlantic mackerel comes to shore in Massachusetts.


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Welcome to How To Go To College - a podcast about the journey towards higher education, and the steps you need to take to get there. Recognized as one of the leading independent admissions counselors in the North Texas region, Marrs College Admissions Advisor Catherine Marrs draws on her years of experience and expertise in various facets of the admissions process to give you the edge in helping you achieve your objectives as you master the highly competitive and often complicated admissions journey. Whether you're applying to college as a freshman, a transfer student―or considering graduate study, we're here to help you maximize your opportunities, help navigating the complex financial aid landscape, and deliver results to get you where you want to go. Serving as your guide, advocate, partner and mentor every step of the way, this is How To Go To College!
Catherine discusses the problem with instant gratification when it comes to studying and how you can develop a stronger attention span for learning before welcoming Michael Lunde, Study Skills Coach, back on to the show to talk about how study habits vary from student to student - and how you can determine the best way for you to learn.


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Construction worksites are generally places which lack even the most basic of amenities, yet many people are working for many hours at a time. Thus to ensure that the employees stay happy, healthy and hygienic; there is a need to install Portable Restrooms In Construction Worksites.
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Portable toilets and restrooms are generally installed in places where there is either a total absence of main sewerage lines or the place is being temporarily used. In the lack of the main sewerage lines or even if it is difficult to connect a place to this main sewerage line; it is always advisable to opt for a portable toilet. On the other hand, temporary usage of a place for an event, occasion, get-together, party or concert etc., does not warrant the installation of a permanent toilet. But in both these situations, it is necessary to dispose of the accumulated wastes properly and the portable toilet provides the most appropriate solution for the same.
Planning for an outdoor event means dealing with a lot of details. One of the major areas of concern is sanitation and hygiene and the subsequent clean-up. But the introduction of portable restrooms a few decades back effectively solved this problem. Today the success of an outdoor event be it a wedding, birthday party, a party, get together, an event, championship, camps, etc., depends on the provision of good sanitation facilities. Taking into account the diversified uses served by the portable toilets and restrooms, online agencies like https://diamondprovides.com/ need to have many different types of rental restrooms.
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This is an Ember Inns pub (and restaurant of course) so you're going to get something half decent to drink. This one had on London Pride, Doom Bar, Adnam's Broadside, something called Ember Pale Ale (brewed by Black Sheep), and Brakspear's Bitter (£150 a half). Trays of condiments plus illustrated menus are on all the tables advertising the usual pub grub - as an example, cod & chips is £9.49.
The pub now has the usual Ember Inns hotel lounge look. It's a very large pub - a room on the left looks like it was being used as a dining room, although I'm sure I could have sat there had I wanted to. The room then wraps itself around the front and to the right of the servery. It's carpeted throughout, has a few tall tables/tall stools, but more than enough normal tables and chairs. There were muted TVs around the place, as well as fruit machines unfortunately, but that's to be expected in a pub like this. When I was in there early afternoon on Friday there were still a few people dining, plus a smattering of people enjoying a quiet drink.
It obviously lacks the intimacy and homeliness of a traditional pub, but at least it's a survivor even if it's now a member of the corporate pub and dining club.
Built in 1925, the Stag & Hounds is a quite typical suburban inter-war complete with the mock Tudor exterior that was all the rage in pub building at the time.
The carpeted L shaped interior has been tastefully modernised and is quite spacious and comfortable. The décor is quite plain but pleasant with an interesting collection of vases being the one thing that caught my eye. It did feel like it would appeal more to diners than drinkers but that shouldn't be a reason not to give the place a go. There is a car park and attractive beer garden when the weather allows.
It is currently part of the Ember Inns chain who I find are a notch above the general PubCo approach. 3 ales were available, (Adnams Lighthouse, Cropton Royal Union and Caledonian Flying Dutchman) of which I had a pint of each during my stay and quality was consistently good and prices reasonable enough. We made a point of eating here as there didn't seem to be anywhere comparable in the area and the food was very good, promptly served and value for money with most main courses under a tenner.
It wasn't busy for a Saturday lunchtime (despite Spurs playing at home that day) but it seemed friendly and welcoming enough place and I certainly couldn't fault the attentive staff.
There isn't much around this residential area that would make this a destibation for anyone other than the locals but you will do far worse than stopping off if pasing by.
I spent much of my youth in here and I'd not been in for many years, but quite surprised to find it little changed other than the staff. Still a friendly pub with good beer and a modest menu. Just what the average pub should be.


Dating is an integral part of any person's life. That's because every human being feels the need to connect with someone and to be part of a relationship, of any kind. A romantic relationship, for example, is something that many cherish but it's not that easy to obtain. There are many reasons for which going out into the world and interacting with other people might be too hard especially if we're talking about gamer dating. That's where having a mobile app dedicated to dating really comes in handy. So, with that said, we're going to review the Cupid Dating app and see what it offers to anyone single and looking for something meaningful, or even just some fun.
One of the cool things about mobile dating is the fact that it's incredibly easy to set up. You just create a free profile after downloading the app and start using it. In the old days, dating was so much harder as getting together meant a lot of hoops to jump through. Today, you just take your phone out of your pocket and send them a message.
One thing that was always a problem with online dating is the fact that sometimes you get matches with someone really nice, but they happen to live on the other side of the country. You can avoid such situations with Cupid Dating because you can search locally and filter your searches based on where you live. So when you get paired with someone, you will most likely be able to eventually meet up in person. You can even find someone that is interested in anime dating, for instance, someone who will catch up with you on your hobbies.
One of the perks of communicating through messaging is that you can think ahead of saying something. You also have a much easier time telling the other person how you feel about them. On top of your standard messaging, you have other means of expressing yourself, like winks.
If you spend a lot of time on social media, then this app will be easy to navigate and understand. It even has a Like system, which will let you Like people's pictures. What easier way to let someone know that you're interested than Liking one of their photos?
If you go to a bar, there's a big chance you will find someone that interests you. But in the long run, you'll probably realize that you don't have a lot in common with that person. With mobile dating like Cupid Dating, you don't have to worry about that because there are many different categories you can search in and find many people that share same ideas.
Overall, there's a lot to look forward when using Cupid Dating, as it's easy to find a suitable match and create what could develop into a long-lasting relationship, or just a fun experience, depending on what you're interested in.
If you want, you can go ahead and try the app, who knows maybe you will find the love of your life. There is a version for iOS and one for Android too.


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St Senan's: Darragh Kennelly, Donnacha Brossan, Sean. T. Dillon, Gearoid Galvin, Alan Kennelly, Alan Kelly, Micheal Keane, Eoin O Carroll, Colin Browne, Bill Keane, David Foran, Cathal Kennelly, David Behan.
A blistering start from Knock/Brosna that yielded 1-2 inside the opening 9mts paved the way for a comfortable victory over a spirited Ballyduff who only came out of their shell in the second half in this well contested North Kerry Division 2 League Semi Final played in excellent playing conditions at Duagh on Tuesday evening last. Jack Goulding was without doubt the best player for the Duffers with Cathal Kearney, Kevin Bowler and substitute Tom O Connor showing up well throughout; but in truth the combination side had the edge in most departments with Cillian Keane and Kieran O Donnell a constant threat in attack while the likes of Maurice O Keeffe, Michael Walsh and Cillian Fitzmaurice solid in defence. Eamon Prenderville also chipped in with some nice long range points. The combination side laid down a marker from the word go and inside the opening 7mts had rattled the net on 2 occasions; both coming from Kieran O Donnell; with 1 from the penalty spot and at this stage led 2-1 without reply. Ballyduff now looked a team without ideas but it was their star player Jack Goulding who was keeping them in touch; firstly he careered through from 45 meters to finish with a splendid strike to the net after 11mts and a minute later Kevin Bowler was unlucky not to regester number 2 only for a timely interception by a Knock/Brosna defender. At the other end 2mts later Knock/Brosna got in for a goal of a rather soft variety when Conor Sheehan lobbed the ball goalwards and it finished up in the net. Jack Goulding, (f) and Kieran O Donnell exchanged points as we entered the remaining 10mts of the half but it was the combination side who finished with some excellent points leaving the half time score Knock/Brosna 3-6 Ballyduff 1-2. Ballyduff got the upper hand on resumption and once again Jack Goulding was very much to the fore kicking the opening 4pts by the 7th mt. to narrow the gap to just 6pts. However for all their possession they never seemed to threaten the combination goalkeeper. Knock/Brosna weathered the storm and again enjoyed a purple patch towards the conclusion of the contest with Cillian Keane and Darragh O Sullivan exchanging goals but in fairness the Ballyduff boys never gave up outscoring their opponents by 1-6 to 1-5 in that second half but even though the combination deserved their win the Duffers will rue a poor first half display. Teams and scorers; Knock Brosna; Gearoid Kelly, Maurice O Keeffe, Cillian Fitzmaurice, Conor Sheehan, 1-1, Michael Walsh, 1pt, Ritchie Cottor, Shane Fitzmaurice, 1pt, Eamon Prenderville, 3pts, Darragh Curtin, Damian Fitzgerald, Kieran O Donnell, 2-1, Timmy Finnegan, Cillian Keane, 1-4. Ballyduff; Sean Brown, John Hussey, 1pt, William Nolan, Seamus Teague, Cathal Kearney, Kevin Bowler, Ian Lawlor, Jack Goulding, 1-5, (4f), Damian O Carroll, Ryan Whelan, John Dowling, Michael Rochford, Erik McKenna. Subs used; Tom O Connor, 2pts, Darragh O Sullivan, 1gl. Referee Eddie Anthony Walsh. St. Marys, Asdee.


Rare war-date Revolutionary War enlistment Document Signed, 1pp. quarto, January 1777, Connecticut, enlsiting five (5) soldiers into the Connecticut Line, reads in part: "...I volunartily inlisted myself as a Soldier in the Army of the United States of America...And I do bind myself to conform in all instances to such Rules and Regulations as are or shall be established for the Government of the said Army..." and signed by soldiers William Edmonds, William Glading, Samuel Doty, Samuel Clark and Uphus Polley. Japanese tape on reverse at folds, else very good condition.


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Pulling out of an extended illness here brought on by a great deal of stress, and this morning for the first time I feel like I'm crawling up out of my casket. Which is worlds better than a few days ago.
A few more safari posts, and I'll be back out in the field – so much going on around town right now.
Crime. See it. Text it. – and if you are driving in Michigan while texting this – report that crime as well……. heh.
Funny.. in the 'mattress station' photo, it looks as if he has a yakima or thule rack, complete with canoe blocks, holding the mattress against the wall. Now, in some cities, like Denver, they will steal the rack right off your car ( expensive set up, HAD one on my jeep) Craigslist, America's "fence" !


Daily, Filipino commuters are fed up with how our transport system works and how the department manages it. In Filipino, na-empacho or nabibilaukan na, but some still manage to keep everything down, while others look for alternatives just to keep themselves sane after a long day's commute. "Sa inaraw-araw na ginawa ng Diyos..." people suffer from different human rights violations on the road itself. The sad thing is that, much as we are aware of this, there is nothing changing despite all the rants trying to catch the government's attention.
A new set of additional coaches for the MRT lines might not even spark a gleam of hope in people's eyes. Even the new ticketing system haven't really proven itself yet. It seems like every effort put into quick fixes and long term plans to change and mend the transport in the Philippines do not find the funny bone of our commuters anymore. Taxi, bus, and jeepney drivers returning wallets or gadgets maybe the only noteworthy things commuters see in our public transport system, and we commend these scenarios because they appear to be extraordinary gestures when in fact they should be the norm.
In simpler words, the transportation system in the Philippines is a cross we all bear everyday – whether you are a commuter or if you drive a car. This is the same cross we use to bash the skulls of our fellow commuters just to save a seat or squeeze in a small space to stand in. All of these, we have to go through just to get to work or school on time, keep our jobs and to keep living.
The idea of DOTC's last hurrah before the Aquino administration ends is to move people and not cars, to maximize limited road space, and to get more people to leave their cars. The plan includes LRT 2 extension, construction of Skyway Stage 3, Metro Manila BRT System, bus and jeepney reforms, public transport information management center, fleet management system, making Philippines a walk and bike friendly country, and a Public Information Drive where the public can hold the officials accountable for stunted plans. DOTC Assistant Secretary for Planning Sherielysse Reyes Bonifacio said that the full impact of the projects will be felt 3-5 years from now.
But how can you persuade your commuters to switch to public transportation service if your current transport system isn't even a service to your everyday commuters?
It has been two years since the GV Florida Bus Crash and justice is nowhere in sight while the bus operator is currently in business as usual. The call of the survivors and the victims' families remain the same; a reform in our transport system should be prioritized.
It is Holy Week and a lot of people are on their way home to their provinces or for a quick vacation. We hope you get to your destinations safe. We challenge our government to create more ambitious plans to keep our people safe and our transport system more reliable, keeping in mind that this is a service to your people. Meanwhile, all we can tell you as of now is Ingat.


Deadline for receiving information, under the terms of nr. 6 of article 23-C of the Portuguese Securities Code, from shareholders who, as professionals, hold shares registered in his/her/its own name but on behalf of his/her/its clients, and wish to vote in different directions with his/her/its shares.
Proposal Number 1 – Discuss and approve the Company's Annual Report, balance sheet and the individual and consolidated accounts for the year ended 31st December 2018.
Appendix to Proposal Number 1 – Report and Accounts 2018.
Proposal Number 2 – Decide on the appropriation of the financial year net result.
Appendix to Proposal Number 4 – Information required pursuant to article 289, paragraph 1, subparagraph d), of the Portuguese Companies Act and article 30A, paragraphs 5 and 7 of the General Regime of Credit Institutions and Financial Companies.
Appendix to Proposal Number 4 – Update on the information required pursuant to article 289, paragraph 1, subparagraph d), of the Portuguese Companies Act.
Proposal Number 5 – Decide on the election of the Statutory External Auditor of the Company for the four-year mandate 2019-2022.
Appendix to Proposal Number 5 – Information required pursuant to article 289 of the Portuguese Companies Act.
Proposal Number 6 Rectified – Decide on the remuneration of the Shareholders' Remuneration Committee.
Proposal Number 7 – Decide on the remuneration policy of the statutory governing bodies as well as the share attribution plan and the respective regulation, to be executed by the Shareholders' Remuneration Committee.
Proposal Number 8 – 8.	Decide, pursuant to article 8 of the Articles of Association, on the applicable principles to an eventual issuance of convertible bonds, as may be decided by the Board of Directors.
Proposal Number 9 - Decide on the suppression of the shareholders' pre-emptive right in the subscription of an issuance of convertible bonds, pursuant to agenda item 8, as may be eventually decided by the Board of Directors.
Appendix to Proposal Number 9 – Report for the Proposal Explanation (articles 366, nr. 2, c), 367 and 460, nr. 5 of the Portuguese Companies Act).
Proposal Number 10 – Decide on the increases of share capital eventually necessary for the conversion of convertible bonds that, pursuant to agenda item 8, may be decided by the Board of Directors.
Proposal Number 11 – Decide on the authorisation for the purchase and sale of own shares up to the legal limit of 10%.
Proposal Number 12 – Decide on the authorisation for the purchase and sale of bonds issued by the Company up to the legal limit of 10%.
Proposal Number 13 – Decide on the authorisation for the purchase and/or for the holding of shares of the Company by its subsidiaries, under the applicable terms of article 325-B of the Portuguese Companies Act.


Rutherford Briant are recruiting for a Financial Controller based in Bury St Edmunds. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful SME that will be going through significant growth within the next two to five years. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the finance department, being an active part of the company's success.
Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends and financial forecasts.
Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports.
Risk management - oversight and understanding of all major risks to the business and control measures in place.
Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities.
Line management responsibility for Accounts Assistant including identifying training needs and opportunities and performance management in line with company policy and procedure, including 121's and annual appraisals.
Responsible for all company financial systems, practices and control, including constantly looking to optimize and improve internal administrative controls and processes.
The successful candidate will be a professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with previous industry experience. You will embrace the need to change and drive efficiency in to processes and systems.


Issue one of the Valderrama Bros.' new book, Giants, was the hook, and issue two is the line and sinker.
The first issue introduced us to two brothers, Gogi (the eldest) and Zedo, living in an underground city full of Akira-like gangs fighting over what little territory there is to be fought over. Eager to please, the Bloodwolves sent the brothers on a suicide mission above ground to collect an explosive stone called Ambernoir. The surface of the planet is freezing cold, called The White World (Snow, duh.), and controlled by Kaiju-like monsters. It ended on a cliffhanger, as a giant Kaiju separated the two brothers.
I've been waiting expectantly for a month to see if the series would be worth reading, and I was not expecting where it was going to go next - someplace wonderful and character driven. The second issue is a refreshing step, because Giants isn't about what the next hurdle will be for the two brothers, but about who the brothers are going to become on this journey. Gogi is left above ground, Zedo returns below ground, and the bond fractures. Each is sent spiraling down a very different path that could potentially put them at odds with each other, and I'm ready for issue three.
The art is great. Gogi meets some more aboveground dwellers, and the Valderrama Bros. do a wonderful job giving them all a distinct vitality. The Kaiju are fun and massive. The scale of the White World is immense and dramatically effective. Gogi and his new friends feel constantly overpowered, whereas the underground city is cramped. The White World feels fresh, and the underground feels stagnant, like they've been breathing the same air for decades.
From what I can tell, Giants is a wonderful, thrilling adventure story about two brothers and the journeys they have to take that could put them at odds with each other. I'm all in.


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Five Discoveries In Fundamental Physics That Came As Total Surprises
esiegel | October 27, 2017
"On what can we now place our hopes of solving the many riddles which still exist as to the origin and composition of cosmic rays?" –Victor Francis Hess It's often said that advanced in physics aren't met with "eureka!" but rather with "that's funny," but the truth is even stranger sometimes. Rather than the scientific method of: hypothesis, method, experiment, results, conclusion, revise, repeat, etc., many times throughout history, it's been a series of surprise observations that have often led to our greatest leaps forward. When the speed of light was discovered not to differ when you…
Dressing Up Science: Richard Feynman And The Costume Parties Of Al Hibbs (Synopsis)
"I was born not knowing and have had only a little time to change that here and there." -Richard Feynman Scientists have long had a reputation for being uptight, serious, and even killjoy personalities. But 50+ years ago, Richard Feynman was forcing everyone who felt that way to challenge their assumptions. With his brash attitude and fun-seeking personality, Feynman seemingly was most at home when he was at his most outrageous. Feynman at the Myths and Legends Party dressed as "God." His wife, Gweneth, is dressed as Medusa, with a rock as her date. Image credit: from Christopher Sykes, No…
Seeing One Example Of Merging Neutron Stars Raises Five Incredible Questions (Synopsis)
"O. Hahn and F. Strassmann have discovered a new type of nuclear reaction, the splitting into two smaller nuclei of the nuclei of uranium and thorium under neutron bombardment. Thus they demonstrated the production of nuclei of barium, lanthanum, strontium, yttrium, and, more recently, of xenon and caesium. It can be shown by simple considerations that this type of nuclear reaction may be described in an essentially classical way like the fission of a liquid drop, and that the fission products must fly apart with kinetic energies of the order of hundred million electron-volts each." -Lise…
Why don't we have artificial gravity in space? (Synopsis)
"Designing a station with artificial gravity would undoubtedly be a daunting task. Space agencies would have to re-examine many reliable technologies under the light of the new forces these tools would have to endure. Space flight would have to take several steps back before moving forward again." -Andy Weir Ever wonder, in those science fiction shows, how space travelers always stay "down" on their starship? Irrespective of acceleration, and despite the fact that the astronauts we have in orbit around Earth are weightless, they're always depicted as having a floor and a ceiling that are well…
The Hubble Space Telescope Is Falling (Synopsis)
"When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways - either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength." -Dalai Lama Orbiting at hundreds of miles above Earth's atmosphere, you'd think the Hubble Space Telescope would be safe and stable for a long time. But despite our definitions, Earth's atmosphere doesn't "end" and space doesn't "begin" when we get 60 miles (100 kilometers) up. Instead, Earth's atmosphere continues, albeit tenuously, for incredible distances, until it eventually merges with the solar wind. It's…
Why Neutron Stars, Not Black Holes, Show The Future Of Gravitational Wave Astronomy (Synopsis)
"This is going to have a bigger impact on science and human understanding, in many ways, than the first discovery of gravitational waves. We're going to be puzzling over the observations we've made with gravitational waves and with light for years to come." -Duncan Brown Detecting black holes and the gravitational wave signals from them was an incredible feat, but doing the same thing for neutron star mergers is a true game-changer. Instead of fractions of a second, neutron star mergers show up for up to half a minute. Unlike black holes, there's an electromagnetic counterpart. Because of…
Astronomy's 'Rosetta Stone': Merging Neutron Stars Seen With Both Gravitational Waves And Light (Synopsis)
"It's becoming clear that in a sense the cosmos provides the only laboratory where sufficiently extreme conditions are ever achieved to test new ideas on particle physics. The energies in the Big Bang were far higher than we can ever achieve on Earth. So by looking at evidence for the Big Bang, and by studying things like neutron stars, we are in effect learning something about fundamental physics." -Martin Rees When the Advanced LIGO detectors turned on in 2015, it shook up the world when they detected their first event: the merger of two quite massive black holes. Since that time, they've…
Ask Ethan: Is The Universe Finite Or Infinite? (Synopsis)
"If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro' narrow chinks of his cavern." -William Blake When it comes to the ultimate question of the size of the Universe, we have to look to greater scales than what we can possibly observe. Although we can place constraints on how big the unobservable Universe must be, coming up with a lower limit to its overall size, there's a bigger question that we don't yet know the answer to: is it finite in size, or is it truly infinite? The observable…
The Multiverse Is Inevitable, And We're Living In It (Synopsis)
"It's hard to build models of inflation that don't lead to a multiverse. It's not impossible, so I think there's still certainly research that needs to be done. But most models of inflation do lead to a multiverse, and evidence for inflation will be pushing us in the direction of taking [it] seriously." -Alan Guth It sounds like an unprovable fantasy: the idea that our Universe is just one of countless others, dotted across an eternally expanding empty space separating them. That's generally how we picture the Multiverse, with each Universe having its own hot Big Bang distinct from every…
Science's Greatest Lesson For Humanity Is 'How To Be Wrong'
"Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it." -Augustine of Hippo Science isn't the easiest endeavor you can undertake. Sure, the rewards are tremendous: you can wind up understanding any phenomenon in the Universe as well (or better) than any human has ever understood it before. But on your way there, you're going to have to do some of the most difficult work you've ever done. It isn't just mathematical and scientific work, either, but internal work on your own psyche. You'll need to learn how to be wrong. From the distant Universe, light has…
Missing Matter Found, But Doesn't Dent Dark Matter (Synopsis)
"There are stars leaving the Milky Way, and immense gas clouds falling into it. There are turbulent plasmas writhing with X- and gamma-rays and mighty stellar explosions. There are, perhaps, places which are outside our universe. The universe is vast and awesome, and for the first time we are becoming a part of it." -Carl Sagan It's no secret that if we look at the matter we see in the Universe, the story doesn't add up. On all scales, from individual galaxies to pairs, groups and clusters of galaxies, all the way up to the large-scale structure of the Universe, the matter we see is…
Five Brilliant Ideas For New Physics That Need To Die, Already (Synopsis)
esiegel | October 5, 2017
"Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it." -Ann Landers The history of physics is littered with brilliant ideas that have revolutionized how we look at the Universe... and have been discarded entirely because they've failed to describe reality. Theories like the Tired-Light alternative to relativity, the Steady-State alternative to the Big Bang, and even the Sakata Model alternative to the quark model of particles have come and gone, with practically no one…
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We took our 4x4OTY-winning Ranger Raptor to the hills, to see how it performs in the steep stuff.
A LOT has been said about Ford Australia's 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor, much of it negative about the 2.0-litre diesel engine and reduced load and towing capacity, but plenty of positives regarding its amazing suspension, off-road performance, and improved ride and handling.
We weighed up the positives against the negatives and gave the Raptor our 4x4 of the Year accolade, and that was as good an excuse as any to take it out for another run.
Most of the positive talk about the Raptor centres on its desert racing-bred Fox Racing suspension and high-speed ability over rough terrain, but we wanted to test it in the hills doing lower speed off-road driving on steep terrain. More like the stuff many Aussies enjoy in places like the Victorian High Country.
The Ranger Raptor's off-road credentials are impressive. It sits 50mm taller than a regular Ranger, resulting in a wading depth of 850mm and ground clearance of 283mm. Approach, rampover and departure figures measure 32.5-, 24-, and 24-degress respectively, to further improve clearance, while sturdy underbody protection and beefy magnesium side-steps shield from the inevitable bumps and grinds.
The Raptor rides on a wheel track which is 150mm wider than that of a regular PX Ranger, to give it a wider stance and improved stability. To achieve the extra width, bespoke aluminium A-arms are used on the independent front suspension; while at the rear the leaf-sprung live axle of the regular Ranger is replaced by coil springs with a Watts linkage for lateral support, derived from that on the Ford Everest wagon.
It differs from the Everest rear end in that the remote-canister Fox coil-over dampers are mounted farther outboard, again to improve vehicle stability and control. The revised rear axle even has disc brakes as opposed to a Ranger's drum stoppers. The suspension changes result in a 32 per cent improvement in front-end travel (to 236mm in total) and a 22 per cent improvement at the rear (to 290mm in total).
The Fox coil-overs used at the front and rear are specifically designed 2.5-inch twin-tube units, which were a collaboration between Fox Racing, Ford Performance and the Ford Australia engineers who put the package together.
Likewise, the BFGoodrich All Terrain KO2 tyres are a specific tyre bred for this vehicle by BFG and Ford. They might look like a regular 285/70-17 KO2, but they utilise a unique rubber compound and have an 'F' in the part number to mark this difference.
When you consider quality suspension and tougher tyres are the first things to fit when equipping a 4x4 for off-road use, Ford Performance has you covered with the Raptor. All of this top-shelf hardware, development and engineering add up to an off-road package that is superior to any other one-tonne 4x4 ute off the showroom floor, and it performs better than most aftermarket setups as well.
WE'VE tested the Ranger Raptor in the outback a few times already, but we wanted to see what it's like in the mountain regions of the east coast. For this, we ventured further than our regular Vic High Country haunts to explore the hinterland behind the far south coast of New South Wales, where we found plenty of steep and slippery tracks.
Just as the wheel travel and ground clearance offered by the Raptor's suspension package work well at speed in the outback, they are also the key to slow-speed track performance over rocky steps and fallen logs.
The extended wheel travel keeps the BFG tyres in touch with the track surface to maintain traction, which means the Raptor relies less on its electronic traction control and rear differential lock; but they are still very handy if and when needed.
The Raptor is still a proper 4x4 with a dual-range transfer case, so making the steep climbs and descents in low range was never an issue. However, the 10-speed auto transmission was overly keen to shift back when descending and it was sometimes confused in low range; it worked better when in manual mode, using the steering wheel-mounted paddles.
The performance of the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine might feel wanting for flat-out, high-speed blasting, but its 500Nm provides plenty of grunt for low-range hill-climbing and trail driving. The 10-speeder works well here, too, whether you choose to let it do its own magic or shift it manually.
The more refined drivetrain (over the 3.2-litre and six-speed), more supple suspension and luxury cabin features also work to make the Raptor a more comfortable touring vehicle. You feel the softness of the suspension every time you drive it on any surface, and there's none of that harsh, jittery ride that comes with most leaf-sprung 4x4 utes. The Raptor's front seats are real winners, adding comfort to the drive and making long days behind the wheel a pleasure.
Adding to the ease of touring, the internal dimensions of the cargo tub are the same as a regular Raptor, so accessories such as tub racks, hard lids, tonneau covers and canopies will still fit. For this trip we utilised the four tie-down hooks to secure our gear, and the in-tub 12-volt outlet to power an ARB Elements fridge.
Many ute buyers dislike the Ranger Raptor's reduced carrying capacity compared to a regular Ranger: the towing capacity is cut from 3500kg to 2500kg; while payload weight is 758kg, down from 900kg of a Ranger XLT. We didn't do any towing on this trip, but we did test the payload to its limits on the return highway drive.
Loaded up with three blokes, all their camping gear, a 50-litre stainless steel ARB fridge and a Space Case full of supplies, the rear end felt the extra weight. While it wasn't bottoming out, the suspension felt spongy and towards the end of its compression on the winding and often bumpy roads. You certainly wouldn't want to be off-roading a Raptor with this sort of a load onboard. Buyers will have to settle for a regular Ranger for heavy towing and hauling duties.
So the Ranger Raptor has proven itself to be just as competent as a mountain-trail tourer as it is a desert-track blaster. If the lower payload and towing capacity of the Raptor over a regular Ranger aren't a concern, then the Raptor makes a great starting point for a long-distance traveller.
Before you complain about the cost of the Raptor, the $11K it costs over a Ranger XLT 2.0L wouldn't even cover the costs of the bespoke wheels, tyres and suspension package, even if you could buy them separately. Then there's the updated interior kit and that killer wide-body design that turns heads wherever you drive it, which make the Raptor a unique proposition.
1 / 7 Extended wheel travel keeps those BFGs in touch with terra firma, to maintain traction.


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Prime Minister hosts 2016 Diwali reception at Downing Street English
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Tonight 10 Downing Street celebrated Daiwali. The Prime Minister Spoke with Indian entrepreneurs, before being taking part in a traditional Daiwali ceremony. The Prime Minister then made a speech. Daiwali is a festival of lights and is a gazetted holiday in India. Followers of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism observe various customs related to Diwali.
Prime Minister Theresa May welcomed people from across the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities to celebrate Diwali at Downing Street.
Prime Minister Theresa May hosted a reception to celebrate Diwali and welcomed more than 150 key figures from across the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities.
His Excellency Dinesh Patnaik, Acting Indian High Commissioner and Jitendra Patel, Trustee of Neasden Temple were joined by the Prime Minister in the traditional lamp lighting ceremony.
The Prime Minister was also joined by the Secretary of State for International Development, Priti Patel, Secretary of State for Local Government and Communities, Sajid Javid, Lord Gadhia and Foreign Office Minister Alok Sharma.
The Prime Minister said:
Thank you, and welcome to 10 Downing Street. It is great to have so many of you here at this special time of year and an honour to host my first Diwali reception as Prime Minister.
For me, one of the most remarkable things about this festival is the sheer scale of its reach and the universal appeal of its message.
Look at India – over a billion people, speaking hundreds of different languages, following various different faiths – united by this festival of light.
Look at the rest of the world, and the colourful celebrations taking place from Singapore to South Africa, Australia to Nepal.
And look at Britain, where, right now, people are buying gifts on Leicester's Golden Mile, preparing pendas on Soho Road in Birmingham, and stringing up lights on Wembley's Ealing Road – all in time for 5 holy days that are such an important part of our national life.
When we analyse the true meaning of Diwali, its relevance extends beyond India, beyond the Indian diaspora and even beyond the Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists who, in different ways, mark the festival. Its messages apply to every single one of us – whatever our background, whatever our faith.
Now I have to say I haven't read all 24,000 verses in the epic poem about Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya. But I do know the story of his homecoming from the many Diwali celebrations I have attended in my own constituency over the years.
Over a number of years the children have acted out the story.
The values he embodied are values which we can all heed.
Values of charity, sacrifice and responsibility; to paraphrase Mahatma Gandhi: losing ourselves in the service of others.
Values of good conduct – 'dharma' – taking the right path and ensuring that good triumphs over evil.
Tonight 10 Downing Street celebrated Daiwali.
The Prime Minister Spoke with Indian entrepreneurs, before being taking part in a traditional Daiwali ceremony. The Prime Minister then made a speech.
Daiwali is a festival of lights and is a gazetted holiday in India. Followers of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism observe various customs related to Diwali.
Values of hope, optimism, of forgiveness – of the new beginnings and clean slates represented by the Hindu New Year as people wear new clothes and say prayers for the year ahead.
I think these are the values we need more than ever as we forge a new, positive, ambitious role for Britain in the world.
The mission of my government – that fairer Britain – is to build a country that works for everyone – a country where no matter who you are, you can achieve your dreams.
The achievements of our British Indian communities – one and a half million people – demonstrate just how much a country can achieve when talent is unleashed and people of all backgrounds are able to fulfil their potential – that's what is important.
Our political system becomes more representative and more effective – and I am so proud to have Priti Patel in the Cabinet; Alok Sharma in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office; MPs like Shailesh Vara and Rishi Sunak in the Commons; and peers like Jitesh Gadhia, Dolar Popat, Sandip Verma and Ranbir Suri in the Lords.
When talent is unleashed, our education system offers more choice and opportunity. Indeed, it is Hindu Schools, like the Avanti Trust, who are achieving great things and underlining why we need to go further in supporting faith schools.
Our economy becomes more successful and dynamic – including those up-and-coming industries that attract such a diverse range of entrepreneurs, like technology, film and, close to my own heart, fashion.
And our society becomes stronger, as people from all backgrounds play their part in making our schools, hospitals, police forces and armed forces the best they can be.
So as we gather here today, as we celebrate the achievements of British Indians and all our many diverse communities, I want us to remember the importance of removing the barriers that prevent people from reaching their potential.
I want us to be proud of what Diwali means to our nation – after all, it was here in Downing Street that Prime Minister Modi chose to start the last Hindu New Year.
And, next month I am delighted to be returning his visit when I go to India – it will be my first bilateral outside of the European Union and I'm going from Delhi to Bangalore – a true celebration of relations between our countries and our shared ambitions for the future.
Above all, I want to wish you all a Shubh Deepawali and give my best wishes to those celebrating Bandhi Chhor Diwas too. Thank you.
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The future of printing – the second industrial revolution?
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When you think of printing, generally you think of words, colours, shapes and pictures on a piece of paper or similar, whatever format it may be in – but every once in a while, technology makes a giant leap forward.
It's not science fiction but science fact that you can now quite literally print out 3D objects, and the technology looks set to grow, with nearly limitless potential. New Scientist magazine heralded 3D printing as the "second industrial revolution" and it really is difficult not to marvel at all of the possibilities.
What has been achieved already at a fairly early stage in the technology's development is quite remarkable. From being able to print a fully functioning keyboard with working parts to replacing 75 per cent of an injured American man's skull, the applications are endless.
3D printers can be as small as the regular device sat on your desktop at home or as large as a small room, so the scope in size and shape is wide – one company in the US claims it will have a 3D printed, road-ready, environmentally friendly car on the market in the next two years.
3D printers work by printing three-dimensional structures layer by layer out of a variety of materials. Various plastic resins are the most popular, with the raw materials generally arriving as a spool of plastic wire that is fed through the machine and heated in the process – though other materials can and are used, with printers already on the market producing 3D chocolate sculptures.
There is one constant though – whatever material you're using, the exciting future of printing is looking pretty sweet.


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This summer, youth leaders from different organizations came together in Chennai to exchange ideas, share experiences and collectively act on mental health! They were joined by various stakeholders who listened as youth made clear what was needed for the future of their mental health, having a bit of fun in the process!
Berlin, Germany – 12 October 2017 – The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) today inaugurated its new president, Helen Herrman, and launched its 2017-2020 Action Plan that sets a bold new agenda for how psychiatrists can elevate their role in addressing global mental health challenges through collaborative action and stronger links to communities around the world.
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In September 2017, citiesRISE joined the International Initiative for Leadership in Mental Health (IIMLH)/I-CIRCLE convening composed of cities leaders from the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the US that gather each year to discuss mental health city leadership.
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There is something comforting about singing Carols at Christmas time. It helps to remind us of the true message of the Christmas story. After surveying readers of Limelight magazine, ABC Classics has put together a quality disc of carols, in fact the top 20.
It should come as little surprise then, that Franz Gruber's immortal carol, composed spontaneously in 1818 as a substitute work when a German church organ broke down, should come in as number one. Here sung by the Choir of King's College, Cambridge and conducted by Stephen Cleobury, it is one of the highlights of this disc.
Other highlights are the very expressive account of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Bach Choir with the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble), a really splendid O Come, All ye Faithful (sung by Trinity College Melbourne with the Australian Chamber Brass Ensemble providing an exciting introductory fanfare), and a glorious a capella Away in a Manger (Trinity College Melbourne).
The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra comes out shining with its wondrous orchestral accompaniments to Shepherd's Pipe Carol (sung by the Adelaide Girls Choir) and The Little Drummer Boy (with Sydney Children's Choir and soloist Yvonne Kenny).
Most of the tracks are are dominated by Cantillation and the Sydney Philharmonia Motet Choir (William James's Christmas Day, Carol of the Birds, The Silver Stars are in the Sky, and Joy to the World, In the Bleak Mid-Winter, Once in Royal David's City, Veni, veni, Emmanuel, Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen, The Angel Gabriel, and Ding! Dong! Merrily on High), but other contributions are by the Adelaide Girls' Choir (O Holy Night), and The Brandenburg Choir (The First Nowell).
Good choral singing in such classically traditional carols makes this a worthy addition at Christmas for anyone's stocking!


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