The organizations are particularly unhappy that Karl Rove's Crossroads GPS "behemoth" outfit, which has raised hundreds of millions over the last several years to elect Republican candidates to office, recently received a pass from the FEC, even after the agency's Office of General Counsel found reason to believe Rove's group clearly violated campaign finance laws.
The news about the groups' intention to file suit was offered on the KPFK/Pacifica Radio "BradCast" this week by my guest, Craig Holman, the government affairs lobbyist for Public Citizen's Congress Watch.
"What's happened with the Federal Election Commission is Mitch McConnell [R-Ky.], back in about 2008, realized that even though he can't get Congress to rescind campaign finance laws --- and he certainly can't sell the public on rescinding campaign finance laws --- he realized that if he were to appoint three Republican commissioners to the FEC, he could ensure that the campaign finance laws don't get enforced," Holman explained during my interview. "And that's exactly what has happened."
Holman detailed how 3-3 deadlock votes on whether to pursue further action in most of the campaign finance rulings by the three Democratic and three Republican commissioners on the FEC has increased "ninefold" since 2008. A deadlock vote effectively ends the matter, even if wrongdoing had been found by the investigative staff, as is the case here.
In the original complaint against Rove's Crossroads GPS, the FEC's Office of General Counsel found that the group had spent a majority of its funding on campaigning in 2010. If so, that's a violation of the law, since Rove's group should have filed with the FEC as a political committee, rather than as a 501(c)(4), which is supposed to be a non-electioneering "social welfare" organization. As a political committee, funders would have to be immediately disclosed, but as a (c)(4), the identity of those funding Rove's organization can remain a secret.
This is the "dark money" in elections that exploded after the Supreme Court's infamous 2010 Citizens United ruling, and this duplicity is precisely what the majority on the court said could not happen, thanks to enforcement of existing campaign finance law by the FEC. That would be the same FEC that no longer seems able to enforce any law.
"Crossroads is the behemoth of electioneering nonprofit groups, and the general counsel and the staff completely agreed with us," Holman told me. "It's a hands-down call. This is a political committee. Their major purpose is electing Republicans to Congress ... or trying to defeat the election of Obama at the time as well."
The tortured reasoning that the Republican commissioners offered for voting against pursuing further investigation of Rove's group, despite the findings of the OGC, was at the heart of my discussion with Holman. (For the record, here are the statements issued by the Democratic commissioners [PDF] and by the Republican commissioners [PDF] after the tie vote succeeded in quashing the entire matter.) And, of course, this abuse of the taxpayer-funded 501(c)(4) system is precisely what was at the heart of the phony IRS "scandal" last year.
In short, citing the 2002 McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform law, Holman explained: "We have a clear definition of federal election activity and the Republican commissioners just decided not to use that definition. Instead, they created their own definition."
The FEC "is broken," he said. "So we need the courts to step in and start evaluating the merits of some of these cases, particularly the Crossroads GPS case." That's what Holman and the other groups now intend to do.


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People solve problems they understand.
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Let's take a look at Facebook's Free Basic programme in India.
India is a country of 1.3billion people, 0.3billion of whom have access to the internet. It has 600,000 villages, but 70% of the population has mobile phones.
Facebook Free Basics was a programme to give internet access to people in India who couldn't afford it. The caveat: Facebook would get to choose what sites it would allow access to, effectively cordoning off the majority of the internet.
This divided public opinion in two.
On one side of the debate were net neutrality activists carrying out large-scale protests against a censored internet. Millions of emails were written, calls made, opinions voiced, and the regulatory authority of India ruled against Free Basics.
On the other side of the debate were people, a lot of whom weren't based in India, who collectively shrugged their shoulders: "free internet is better than no internet, right? So why not accept FB's philanthropy without raising such a hue and cry?"
The ugliest moment was when a supporter of this opposing view and longtime FB board member and investor claimed that India's rejection of Free Basics was as economically catastrophic to it as its independence from British colonisation.
This was perhaps the most efficient way to offend a billion people, as Shashi Tharoor brilliantly explains in this piece.
The logic of the opposing side was flawed.
The simple fact was:
Free Basics was never a philanthropic effort on FB's part.
The next billion users to join the internet for the first time will come from India. If they're not paying for the product, they are the product.
How would FB decide what sites ought to be made accessible to people it doesn't even understand?
It's not enough surely to give these people access to a few arbitrarily chosen sites and Facebook.com.
Would FB make the Indian Railway service's site available on which 1.3million tickets are booked per day?
What of the Aadhar card website that is a portal to India's massive movement to get every man, woman, and child a proof of identity and access to government subsidies?
What about tutorials for maths and science that allow students to prepare for life-changing exams remotely?
Would rural women have easy access to feminine hygiene products?
What of access to sites that simplify medical or legal information?
Would farmers be permitted access to sophisticated weather forecasts?
What part of the internet would FB cordon off? Why should FB be allowed to be the guardian of the greatest learning tool of the last century?
Et quis custodiet ipsos custodes? And who will guard the guardians?
It seemed for a moment that FB was giving a billion people a choice between a free limited (and limiting) internet vs. no internet.
In the meanwhile, there are strategies being implemented by the Indian government to connect 600k villages by optic cables in five years. There are even unheard of Indian tech companies creating smartphones that cost $4.
What would FB Free Basics look like if it was built on an understanding of its customers? What would the product team behind it look like? Surely they would come up with a less patronising product if it was more diverse. Perhaps they would also encourage entrepreneurs in India to use their platform to solve the problems they've seen and experienced themselves.
Google announced a "woman coder" emoji just last month
The single most obvious reason to push hard for diversity is that promoting diversity means promoting understanding. And that leads to better products that solve problems for those who might've otherwise been sidelined.
The challenge is not just to lower the bar for women and racial minorities in tech in America. It's not just to fill quotas so the team reflects the gender and race makeup of the country either.
The challenge is to create an equal bar so people across races, ages, genders, geographies can help solve issues they empathise with.
In tech, there's often a fascination with the latest trend: artificial intelligence, virtual reality, bots.
There's a certain idolisation of tech CEOs: Jobs, Musk, Zuckerberg.
There are even customer segments that are preferred: millennials, developers, san franciscans.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with being inspired by the stories of these people and the news of these trends. But it's awfully limiting to believe that to make successful products and companies, we must follow only these trends, emulate only these people, serve only these segments.
Something that happens when you introduce a person from a different perspective on life is that they may be drawn to different but equally valuable trends, success stories, segments than those.
They might be fascinated with making websites that aren't optimised for retina displays but work well on 2inch screens and over 2G connections.
They might look up to Anant Agarwal, tristan walker, Salman Khan, Kathryn Minshew, Sara Mauskopf, Richa Kar.
They might prefer to build for underserved people in America and beyond. Whether that's for kids under 14, career-focused women, elderly persons, or farmers in developing countries.
Promoting diversity in tech means startups that focus on solving unglamorous but real problems for the "other" customer segments. In large scale companies, it means investing in the next tech like AI, and working toward getting the next billion users online with an understanding of who they are and what matters to them. It means better products, more customers, stronger bottom-lines.
Diversity in tech isn't about quotas, it's about getting better at our jobs: we're here to solve problems for people through products. That's all.
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Kelowna, BC – August 15, 2018 – GTEC Holdings Ltd. (TSXV: GTEC) (OTC: GGTTF) ("GTEC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Lawrence Law has been appointed as GTEC's Global Marketing & Branding Director. Mr. Law was previously employed at Diageo plc ("Diageo"), the world's largest alcoholic beverages company.
At Diageo, Mr. Law was Global Brand Director for Johnnie Walker's Blue Label and Super Premium Portfolio. He was accountable for building a premium brand strategy, revenue performance and growth of Johnnie Walker's Luxury Portfolio globally. During his 10-year tenure at Diageo, he spearheaded multiple pioneering marketing and product innovations including Johnnie Walker's Luxury Retail Experiences, Digital Product Personalisation and the Casks of Distinction Single Malts Program.
Lawrence brings a vast amount of advisory experience working with clients from all sectors including banking, automotive, technology and luxury sectors, where he built a broad range of deep marketing skills across multi categories and business functions. The future adult-use market can pivot into many different directions including opportunities and partnerships in the pharmaceutical, alcohol, and tobacco space. Lawrence's wide range of sector experience, especially in a highly regulated and competitive market, will be vital in shaping GTEC's branding strategy.
"I'm very excited to be part of this new game changing category and even more excited to be part of GTEC's ambition and purpose," said Lawrence Law.
GTEC was founded in 2017 to capitalize on opportunities in the nascent and rapidly growing legal cannabis industry. GTEC is a public corporation listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and based in Kelowna, British Columbia. GTEC is focused on growing premium quality craft cannabis in purpose-built indoor facilities. GTEC currently holds a 100% interest in GreenTec Bio-Pharmaceuticals Corp., Alberta Craft Cannabis Inc. Grey Bruce Farms Inc., Falcon Ridge Naturals Ltd., Tumbleweed Farms Corp., Zenalytic Laboratories Ltd., and Spectre Labs Inc.


Ditto's Week 4 Spooky Contest Winners!!!
Here they are, the final three grand prize winners of Ditto's Spooky Halloween contest!! For this contest, I asked you to tell me what your favorite part of Halloween was, and I got some GREAT answers!! I love doing the contests because I love all the fun and creative entries!!
Winner 1 – Connor Stormblade – I like eating Halloween Candy.
Winner 2 – Scarlet Redgem – My favorite part of Halloween is decorating. My parents say I'm too young to go trick-or-treating, but I help out with all the decorating cause its exciting. I help put up cobwebs and spiders,ghost, little gravestones. Our house always ends up looking the scariest.
Winner 3 – Paige DreamRider – She likes a little bit of everything – Quests! Jack O Lanterns! Spooky decorations! TREATS AND TRICKS 🙂 Ditto P. Monsters halloween surprises!
Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who entered, it was lots of fun reading through all your entries! As always, have fun and play safe!!
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The cool spring has delayed the appearance of fresh, just off the vine tomatoes. The first of the season from Baia Nicchia Farm & Nursery arrived at Menlo Parks' Farmer's Market this morning. The owners of the Sunol-based farm brought Cherokee Purple, Amana Orange, Red Brandywine, Jazz, Costoluto Genovese and other large tomatoes as well as Sungold, Blush, Maglia Rosa, Black Cherry and other cherry tomatoes.
We were there this morning! The tomatoes were awesome, and so were the peppers!!


Mayor London Breed takes the Oath of Office on July 11, 2018.
London Breed is the 45th Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco. She previously served as President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and Acting Mayor, leading San Francisco following the tragic passing of Mayor Edwin Lee. She is the first African-American woman and only second woman to serve as Mayor.
London first won election to the Board of Supervisors in November 2012. In January of 2015, her colleagues elected her President of the Board. She was re-elected as District 5 Supervisor in November 2016 and unanimously re-elected as Board President two months later.
London is a native San Franciscan, raised by her grandmother in Plaza East Public Housing in the Western Addition. She graduated with honors from Galileo High School and attended the University of California, Davis, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science/Public Service with a minor in African American Studies. She went on to earn a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco.
Before her election as District 5 Supervisor, London served as Executive Director of the African American Art & Culture Complex in the Western Addition for over a decade, transforming the struggling center into a vital, financially-stable community resource that provides after school arts and cultural programs for youth and seniors. She also served as a San Francisco Redevelopment Agency Commissioner for five years and in 2010 was appointed by then-Mayor Gavin Newsom to be a San Francisco Fire Commissioner, where she served until her election to the Board of Supervisors.
London has passed legislation to increase housing along transit corridors and prioritize neighborhood residents for the affordable homes in their community. She helped transform unused public housing units into homes for homeless families, and is leading the effort to renovate thousands more. London has fought for more navigation centers for the homeless and launched a task force to study if safe injection facilities can help IV drug users off the streets and into treatment. She is also working on improving mental health services for all San Franciscans.
In 2014, London tackled the City's ambulance response crisis, improving safety for everyone, and cutting ambulance response times by over 26%. She has fought for more police officers, and passed a complete overhaul of the City's graffiti policies, as well as first-in-the-country legislation to protect music and nightlife venues.
London passed the strongest Styrofoam ban in the country, as well as drug take-back legislation that has kept over 40 tons of medical waste out of the Bay and landfills. She spearheaded San Francisco's clean electrical energy program, CleanPowerSF, which is the City's most important climate change effort, projected to cut more than 940K tons of CO2each year while reducing energy costs. London passed legislation to replace hundreds of Muni buses and the entire fleet of Muni trains, creating a more reliable, quieter, and faster Muni. And she has consistently advocated for safe streets for all users, whether on the bus, a bike, car, or on foot.


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Currently, most human stem cells are taken from bone marrow and then grown in the lab.
"But they don't grow very well," says Dr Phong Nguyen of the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI ), whose PhD was the instigation of the research.
The team – led by Phong's supervisor Professor Peter Currie, and Dr Georgina Hollway of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, has been awarded a grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council to extend the work to other animals.
They were awarded the 2015 University of New South Wales Eureka Prize for Scientific Research for the work, which was published in Nature.


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She or a relative called 911 several times for help starting in April 2018, when the pair separated, she said. CPP has requested copies of the 911 call transcripts. Then in June, she said, she approached a Transylvania County magistrate for help.
Not to take away from the fear she's been living under, but this jackass also got re-elected a couple months ago. Had local officials acted when they should have, you would hope voters might have made a different choice in the election booth, and sent this wife-beating jackass back to the mountains to lick his wounds.


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All that I am and all that I desire in my life comes from the passion, love, humor, and dedication that I experienced from my mother. She taught me how to laugh, have fun, enjoy life, dream big, and show compassion for everyone that I love. Happy Mother's Day to the most beautiful person I know, inside and out.
1. She taught me a great sense of fashion.
2. She taught me how to swim like a fish.
3. She taught me how to dance like no one is watching.
4. She taught me to go after my dreams.
5. She taught me how to sail in style.
6. She taught me how to play games.
7. She taught me to love my family every minute.
8. She taught me how to laugh often.
9. She taught me to enjoy the outdoors.
10. She taught me how to be a good mother and now I can pass that on to my daughter.
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Beautiful post! Both of you are lucky to have each other! Have a wonderful Mother's day for both of you..cheers..
What a touching ode to your mom… I love the photo of her being grabbed from behind by the man of steel 😉 Wishing you a very happy mothers' day!
1. I love that you call her mommy.
2. So many times in these photos, we can see where you get some of that life-loving spirit.
3. Apparently, you're not the only heartbreaker in your family, Lesley! Yowza.
Very touching! Happy Mother's Day to you and to your mother.
This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
This is a FABULOUS tribute to your mother! Thanks for sharing your wonderful mom with us as well!
All mothers are wonderful – yours seems to have worked a bit harder at it, though!
Happy Mothers' Day! Such great memories you have shared here. Thank you.
Wow – love the photos. Your mom is awesome! You are so lucky to have each other! Happy Mother's Day to you both!
Great post. Happy Mother's Day!
What a lovely tribute to your beautiful mother! You are so lucky to have each other!
Awesome tribute to your mom, love this!
a lovely post of your Mom…Isn't it wonderful …all that she instilled in you!
Happy Mothers Day to you and your family. Love the pictures. So much love!
Happy Mother's Day, Lesley! You're one of those "cool" moms, so Athena will always be thankful for you!
Oh, ya'll are awesome. This looks so fun!
This was great! Happy Mother's Day.
Great way to honor your mom!
Happy Mother's Day. Thank you for sharing your joys.
A wonderful way for me to end my Mother's Day. Great photos Leslie. You have a beautiful Mother, and you look so much like her.
Love this, and what an awesome mom you have! Cheers and happy Mother's Day. P.S. I remember playing Twister back in the day, hee, hee.
It's great to see these great times you've had with your mom. Happy Mother's Day!
Stunning post, what a beautiful tribute Lesley.
I love this and makes me wonder what my daughters would say I've taught them.
Now I see where you get your joyful, adventurous spirit from!
We are lucky to have the moms we have. We only have one. I could never do my mom justice in a single blog post/comment and I was probably one of the few who did not post a Mother's Day tribute on Facebook (checked with Mom to see if she felt left out which she then promptly made a face and said, "No, I don't like those! I don't think it's necessary." I actually enjoyed reading all my friends' posts but I had a feeling mine would find it corny and ask me to take it down). I was getting all emotional yesterday about things changing and she just held me as we watched Anne of Green Gables on TV (and it's supposed to be her day, not mine!).
What a great tribute! Beautiful!
Sorry I'm late getting here, but happy mother's day to you also. I loved all the family pictures. They are wonderful.
A compliment to your beautiful mother, and to you, who have been able to grasp her valuable lessons!
It looks like you have a great time with your mom everyday, not just once a year.
I'm sure you had a great day, so there's no much sense sending you wishes after the fact, but I do wish you and yours to continue being a loving family and always getting along.
This made me smile! Thank you for sharing a piece of your mom with us.


In this workshop students create and design a small quilting square from their own worn out tees or found fabric. The class covers applique, basting and quilt construction. From lectures and demonstrations participants discover the possibilities of the quilting medium. Students will leave class with a detailed, handmade, finished quilt block of their own design. Open to all skill levels.
Ben Venom is an adjunct faculty member at the San Francisco Art Institute and was recently the Artist-In-Residence at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and the de Young Museum. He received his MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. Venom's work has been shown both nationally and internationally and he has been interviewed by NPR: All Things Considered, Juxtapoz Magazine, KQED and CBS Sunday Morning.


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Wenger Claims Sanchez 'Came Back From The Dead' In Inspiring Arsenal Win Over Bournemouth
By Abhishek Chaudhary
Arsene Wenger was all praise for star forward Alexis Sanchez after his double against Bournemouth helped the Gunners secure three points.
Wenger said Sanchez had the ability to change the game "even when he looks dead".
Arsene Wenger has moved Alexis Sanchez into a more central role, playing him in the strikers position and the 28-year-old has delivered – scoring 7 times in his last games.
The former Barcelona winger helped Wenger's side secure 3 points against a brave Cherries side, who fought till the end.
Wenger lauded the Chilean for his ability to single-handedly change the game, "Even when he looks dead he is still alive and finds the resources when he wins the ball back to do something special," he said.
"He has that conditioning that when the ball comes to him again he finds always that extra gear to be dangerous."
The Chilean is on the verge of entering the final eighteen months of his contract and is attracting interest from Juventus and Manchester City, however Arsene Wenger is insistent that the club must make the forward stay.
"It is important [to keep him]," he added. "How important? I don't know."
"We will not do that [sort a new contract] tonight and we have some time in front of us."
Meanwhile, Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe was not to pleased with the officials after his side were denied a "clear" handball that would have awarded his team a second penalty.
"I thought it was a clear handball," Howe told reporters. "His arm was raised and he stopped the ball going through to our wide player."
"That for me, right in front of me, was very clear."
Howe added that he felt his side were unlucky, having played a major chunk of the match going neck-to-neck with Arsenal.
He also said that even though Sanchez scored Gunners third goal late in the match, but ha his team been awarded the penalty, things could have gone either way.
"We're disappointed," he added. "We came here to win, but we have to leave with our head held high and positive for the games ahead."
"To come here and create as many chances as we did is a really positive thing."
"[Parking the bus] is not really our style. I don't think we do it very well."
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Bukoba Urban District is one of the eight districts of the Kagera Region of Tanzania.  It is bordered to east by Lake Victoria and to the west by Bukoba Rural District. Its administrative seat is the town of Bukoba.

According to the 2012 Tanzania National Census, the population of Bukoba Urban District was 128,796, from 80,868 in 2002, and 46,503 in 1988. The district area is , with a population density of  There are 14 wards and 66 neighborhoods within the municipality.

Transport

Road
Paved trunk road T4 from Mwanza to the Ugandan border passes through Bukoba Urban District.

Administrative subdivisions
As of 2022, Bukoba Urban District was administratively divided into 14 wards.

Wards

 Bakoba
 Bilele
 Buhemba
 Hamugembe
 Ijuganyondo
 Kagondo
 Kahororo
 Kashai
 Kibeta
 Kitendaguroward
 Miembeni
 Nshambya
 Nyanga
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Q: Parsing json to php in httpful from laravel eloquent I have this JSON data. How do you parse this with httpful? or in just plain PHP?
I want to be able to display something like
Name: John Doe |
Phone: 0987654321 |
Email: john@doe.com |
Friend's Name: Jane Doe

Name: Rye Dale |
Phone: 0987654321 |
Email: rye@dale.com |
Friend's Name: John Dale

How do I properly parse this?
"group":[
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        "id":"1",
        "firstName":"John",
        "lastName":"Doe",
        "phoneNumber":"0987654321",
        "email":"john@doe.com",
        "friend":
            {
                "firstName":"Jane",
                "lastName":"Doe",
            }
    },
    {
        "id":"2",
        "firstName":"Rye",
        "lastName":"Dale",
        "phoneNumber":"0123456789",
        "email":"rye@dale.com",
        "friend":
            {
                "firstName":"John",
                "lastName":"Dale",
            }
    }
]

A: this is the laravel eloquent to output to json.
$result = Group::with('friends')
->get(array('id', 'firstName', 'lastName', 'phoneNumber', 'email'));

return Response::json(array(
    'group' => $result->toArray()),
    200
);

A: I had it sorted out. thanks for all your help. using httpful, you can parse with this.
foreach ($response->body->groups as $group)
{
    echo "id: ". $group->id;
    echo "firstName: ". $group->firstName;
    echo "lastName: ". $group->lastName;
    echo "phoneNumber: ". $leads->phoneNumber;
    echo "email: ". $group->email;
    echo "Friend's Name: ". $group->friend->firstName . $group->friend->lastName;
}

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Passengers arrive at Manchester Airport's Terminal One, as Thomas Cook flew more British holidaymakers home from Tunisia as fears grow over another terrorist attack. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo.
More British holidaymakers are expected to fly home from Tunisia today, after the Government urged them to leave the country amid fears of another attack.
Monarch Airlines confirmed that 125 of its customers had returned on a flight into Gatwick last night, and expected another flight to land at the airport this afternoon.
Extra flights were laid on across the weekend to evacuate up to 3,000 British package holidaymakers and 300 independent travellers who were believed to be in Tunisia.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond defended the repatriation of tourists, after protests from the north African country that the UK was playing into terrorists' hands.
Some Britons in Tunisia voiced anger that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) had not changed its travel advice to warn against visiting the country immediately after the June 26 attack in the resort of Sousse.
Gunman Seifeddine Rezgui murdered 38 holidaymakers, including 30 UK nationals, in an outrage for which the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility.
But others said they were disappointed to have to cut their holidays short.
Foreign tourism accounts for around 15% of Tunisian GDP, and the country's ambassador in London, Nabil Ammar, warned: "This is what the terrorists want. By damaging the tourism, by having foreigners leaving the country, they damage the whole sector and put so many people out of work and on the streets.
Mr Hammond said the Government had been careful not to act in a "knee-jerk manner" by urging Britons to quit Tunisia after the Sousse attack, and said the UK will continue to work with Tunisia on improving security and hoped to downgrade the travel advice "in the not too distant future".
Downing Street said that "substantial" work was needed to improve security for tourists, and it was likely to be "some time" before the advice against travel can be lifted.
The first disappointed holidaymakers, who arrived back in the UK at Manchester Airport yesterday, criticised the Government's handling of the issue.
Tracey Caburn returned from Tunisia with her mother, Maureen Sudmore and sister Debbie Murphy, from Pontefract.
Les Aston, 61, from Shrewsbury, was also disappointed to be home.
Downing Street said the revised travel advice was based on information received over the previous 24 hours.
This included evolving intelligence about the threat to Britons in Tunisia; information from the Tunisian security authorities that people with possible links to the Sousse attack were still at large; and the results of a security assessment carried out by UK experts.
A Thomas Cook spokesman said it was "strongly advising" customers in Tunisia to return to the UK over the weekend, and was sending specialist assistance teams to the country to offer additional support in resorts.
Monarch Airlines is arranging to repatriate all customers in resorts "back to the UK as soon as possible".
Tour operators Thomson and First Choice have no remaining customers in the country, but have cancelled all flights to Tunisia for the summer season.
Foreign Affairs Select Committee chairman Crispin Blunt indicated he would still be prepared to go on holiday to Tunisia as he said Mr Hammond would be questioned by MPs about the decision later this month.
Tory MP and former minister Mr Blunt said: "The Government stood with the people of Tunisia in the immediate wake of the gun attack and didn't immediately change the travel advice when you might have expected them to do so.
He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme he had not seen the intelligence which prompted Mr Hammond to change the advice but added that other countries including France had not taken the same action.
"It's obviously a matter of judgment rather than crystal clear," he said.
Mr Blunt said getting the balance right was "difficult" but "it is dangerous in the United Kingdom, we have a very high threat level here, it is dangerous in other countries where British tourists go".
The senior MP said he would be prepared to go on holiday to Tunisia but added that the advice meant "no one can get insurance, the major tour operators then are forced to evacuate their people there, it becomes very difficult for individuals then to exercise their own individual judgment".


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Brooklands Museum powers through to next round of international dance-off contest
After a convincing victory in round one, Brooklands is seeking more support as it faces a tough draw in the next round
Tom SmurthwaiteContent editor
Queen's classic track Don't Stop Me Now was an apt soundtrack choice as Brooklands Museum romped into the second round of an international dance-off competition.
The team, with mascot Bertie Bear playing a leading role, achieved almost 8,000 votes in their victory.
Staff recorded their entry to the Museum Dance Off 3: Tokyo Drift competition among the many familiar landmarks at the historic Weybridge site.
It features a variety of tightly choreographed set pieces, including scenes on board Concorde and the stratosphere chamber, all set to the high-tempo Queen song.
In the first round, the museum was pitched against efforts from Tunbridge Wells in Kent, the Minneapolis Institute of Art and History Colorado.
A classic song choice for some classic cars (Image: Brooklands Museum)
After some tense, see-saw voting, the Brooklands effort sailed into the next round.
Paul Stewart, from the museum, said: "Thank you to everyone who watched our dance video and voted for us.
"We are absolutely thrilled with the results. Surrey has beaten stiff competition from Minneapolis and Colorado museums, so that really is something to shout about."
The team now faces the Annapolis Maritime Museum in a head-to-head contest.
Bertie Bear leads the team by Concorde (Image: Brooklands Museum)
"Please vote for us again on May 4 and 5 to get us through to the semi-finals," Mr Stewart said.
"If we win, you can come down and see us with the trophy proudly displayed in the museum."
Bertie Bear himself said: "Not many people know of my dancing skills and, as you can see, all the museum staff in the video naturally take my lead.
"In fact, I don't know why Strictly haven't called me yet."
To vote in the next round, follow the instructions here.


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Festival …příští vlna/next wave… vznikl roku 1994 v Praze a zaměřuje se na oblast nezávislého, alternativního divadla a performing arts i na jejich souvislosti s hudbou, literaturou, výtvarným uměním a filmem. Jeho cílem je představovat širší veřejnosti dosud neznámé či méně známé umělce, divadla a projekty, působící nebo vzniklé v Česku. Kurátorem festivalu byl do roku 2013 jeden z jeho zakladatelů, divadelní kritik Vladimír Hulec. Od 21. ročníku (2014) je kurátorkou divadelní publicistka Lenka Dombrovská. Festival se za dobu svého trvání konal na různých místech a v různých časech; v posledním období se jeho centrem stal Experimentální prostor Roxy/NoD v Praze, kde probíhá zpravidla kolem druhého říjnového víkendu. Některé produkce se kromě toho konají v pražském Divadle Na zábradlí, Studiu Hrdinů, v budově DAMU, případně v různých site-specific prostorech, někdy i mimo Prahu. Od 17. ročníku (2010) festival rozšířil své pravidelné aktivity i do Brna, kde našel zázemí v Divadle Husa na provázku, Kabinetu múz a v sále Paradox divadelní studio.

Od roku 2003 organizátoři festivalu každoročně vyslovují a veřejně prokazují tzv. Pocty festivalu …příští vlna/next wave… významným osobnostem a počinům ve sféře nezávislého a alternativního divadla.

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It is more than easy to understand what employers want from their employees, however it is way too often that an employer forgets what their employees seek in order to gain loyalty and long term trust. In this blog you can find out how to creat the best work place culture.
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When did you last publicly congratulate a team member?
What do you do to show appreciation of your staff?
Are your employees there to do a 9-5 job and go home, or are they on a journey with you?
Are your employees paid fairly, so the concept of money is taken off the table?
Are your employees coached, developed and supported?
Do you take action on their feedback and thoughts, do you seek it and value it?
Do you know what's in it for them, why do they come to work, what do they want out of it?
All firms must ensure the leadership team review these points, in order to maximise our staff relationships add commitment. When people feel support, their happiness in work is contagious, and therefore lifts the energy of the environment. Not only does this improve the company success, but it further strengthens different departments, company ethics and work cultures. It's an instant win-win situation for both employer and employees.
When we hire people, we automatically introduce them to our company culture, ethics, and everyone runs at a million miles an hour. Do you stop to clarify questions, rumours and mindset, do you make it easier for people to approach you?
More often than not, relationships are much stronger when the employer makes themselves readily accessible and approachable.
Communication is imperative to ANY relationship. Whether you are communicating via email, phone, or WhatsApp, it is so important to communicate.
Employees will deal better with issues if they can communicate with their leaders, current problems will get solved much quicker, projects will be completed efficiently, and these all work together to create healthy relationships.
Getting to know your employees and helping them understand your preferred method of contact and your communication and leadership style is extremely empowering.
Helping your employees understand the vision of your company is key, however ensuring they understand the journey everyone is on and the reasons why they do what they do each day, will make everyone feel extremely valued.
There is no better relationship than that where everybody understands the role each member is playing and why.
Be transparent and whether things are going great or you find yourself in a not-so-great position, tell them. Share everything, transparency is everything. It will drive the overall performance of the group.
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Phoenix Rising unable to defeat Sacramento Republic losing 3-1
Although the Rising were unable to walk away with the victory on the field, the loyal fans managed to sell out the stadium once again with 6,503 in attendance.
Phoenix Rising going upfield
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Cynthia Tapia, Reporter
The Saturday, May 19 match in the Valley ended in a loss for Phoenix Rising when they hosted the Sacramento Republic with the final score of 3-1.
The energy from the start of the match up was electrifying due to the honoring achievement of forward Didier Drogba making his 500-career game appearance.
The game started off with high momentum from the Phoenix Rising, but within the first 5 minutes forward Cameron Iwasa from Sacramento Republic had scored his first goal of the night.
The Phoenix Rising managed to rally but shortly after another goal was scored by Sacramento's midfielder Villyan Bijev now causing the 2-0 lead.
Going into halftime the Rising were still unable to get on the board but that didn't stop the fans from cheering despite the deficit score.
In the second half of the matchup Phoenix Rising had finally made their mark as forward Christopher Cortez was assisted by teammate and fellow forward Solomon Asante on the first and only goal of the night now bringing the score to 2-1.
Cortez recalled the success behind the goal. "Make sure you're in a good spot and know where the goal is and be ready for any kind of a cutback."
The Rising never gave up and the hopeful spirit was felt throughout the stands as fans knew there was still a chance for a comeback chanting defense.
The final minutes of Saturday nights match up ended with forward Wilson Kneeshaw from Sacramento kicking the final goal to further the lead to 3-1.
Coach Patrice Cateron of the Phoenix Rising explained what he felt went wrong. "We lost all our concentration and one mistake after another."
"We are so much better than tonight and we created so many chances and opportunities to score, it was really a nightmare tonight because one thing was missing we were not efficient offensively and defensively," Cateron said later on.
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No Justice for Dead Horses
Gibson bolted awake, and the woman's screams followed him all the way back from the nightlands to the Arizona Territory; became one with the terrified, pain-wracked scream of his horse. A great black shadow clung to the gray mare like a half-starved tick, dressed in trade cloth and hide, lapping at a ragged, ugly wound. The horse was on the ground, sides heaving and in a sweat, blood trickled from her neck, foam speckled the corner of its mouth, and the old girl had shat herself—Gibson didn't much blame her, he was fit to cack his own breeches as he reached for his Springfield, but the black shadow detached itself and loped west toward the mesa, lost in the scrub before he could get a shot off.
By the light of the dying stars and moon, as the sky turned into the deep purple of pre-dawn, Gibson surveyed the damage. The mare had a hole in her neck as wide as his hand, blood dried black and sticky on the edges, the painful scream down to a whisper, and her kicks had grown feeble as the life fled from her in a crimson trickle. More worrisome, there was a new cast to her head he didn't like, the shape of her skull more pronounced as if the flesh had shrunk back against the bone, lips curled and peeled back to reveal teeth longer and sharper than he remembered. Gibson moved behind her, to where she couldn't see him, and lifted the rifle at an awkward angle, aiming for a point near the back of the top of the skull. Old Comanche had taught him a prayer to say, for the spirit of the animal that gave its life to the hunter. Gibson didn't try to say it, since he wasn't a praying man, but as he fired he thought of it.
The man who had sold Gibson his knife claimed it had been owned by Colonel Bowie himself, though Gibson rather doubted it. Still, it was fourteen inches long and had a blade three fingers wide, good for cutting brush and stripping hides. Now he set it to task cutting off the grey mare's head, starting at that nasty wound and sawing at the muscles, slipping the edge down in the space between the vertebrae to get through the gristle there. By the time the work was done and he had wiped the blade clean on the horse's flank, the heat of the morning was on and he looked a butcher, but there was no help for that. Gibson toted the saddlebags up on his shoulder and, rifle in hand, set out west.
If the town ever had a name, Gibson never knew it, and there were none in it now that might tell him. He crossed a wood plank bridge over a dry creek, made note of a great, twisted acacia tree that spread its shade over a handful of human bones, the fragments of a rope still clinging to one stout, thorny branch. Beyond it lay a boot hill that ran right up against the side of the mesa, and turned his steps toward the old lopsided adobe brick church.
The doors were solid, but unlocked, the air cool and still, and Gibson moved inside to avoid being caught with the sun at his back in the doorway, moving carefully while his eyes set to adjust. The altar, if there had ever been one besides some wooden table, had obviously been sacked, the chairs in the nave that served instead of pews in disarray, and there was a gaping hole in one wall of the sanctum where the instruments had been removed—Gibson took this all in at a glance, then moved with a purpose to the tower. A thin, strong manila rope hung in the darkness of a spiraling wooden stair. Gibson climbed the steps carefully, kicking aside small mounds of pale grey-speckled bat-shit and brushing his way through fine, invisible filmy webs, hoping the attercops weren't too nasty a breed in these parts. The stair gave way to a platform and a small forest of hanging, furry bodies, the air alive with their stench, and the space where the churchbell might have been was empty. Gibson slid out the knife and cut the rope, letting it fall back down, then turned back down the stairs to follow it.
The sky burned blue as Gibson squeezed a few more drops of blood onto the tin plate, then bound the cut with a scrap of cloth. The day at the cemetery had been mostly wasted, as any ghouls had got tired of competing with the coyotes and gone on to richer pickings. Near afternoon, as he set to lunch, Gibson had finally found it—a black hole, just big enough for a corpse to be laid in, up the sheer side of the mesa. Some of the Indians used to bury their dead that way, or so Gibson had heard, though he'd no idea how they'd gone up and down it since there were no hand or foot holds he could see. So he finished eating and set to wait.
As dusk settled into night, the plate of still-liquid blood sat a few feet away from the base of the mound, and Gibson's legs were cramped. The crickets and bats were singing, and the darkness separated into its different colors as Gibson's night-eyes took hold, muted blues and deeper blacks of shadows-on-shadows. One of those shadows crawled forth from the lip of the hole and crawled lizard-like down the earthen face of the mesa. It continued to crawl, belly to ground, face forward toward the plate of blood, and began to lap it up, teeth scratching at the tin. Gibson gave a pull, muscles in his arms and back bunching, cramped legs screaming as he gave it everything.
The loop of rope buried in the dirt around the plate caught on the forearms, then drew tight as the rope slipped through the knot. It screeched, and thrashed, and pulled, but Gibson kept it up as the rope drew tighter, and then he started walking, dragging the thing behind him, fighting all the way, digging its feet in the earth, grasping at every rock and bit of shrub, rolling around to jerk the rope as it burned a furrow in Gibson's shoulder. It was a short walk from the boneyard to the dry creek, but it took an awful long time. Gibson remembered that old Comanche as he bent arm and back to the task, how the weathered brown man had taught him to tap a little blood from the horse, just enough for a man to survive when he's out in the world and food and water are scarce, and warned him never to do it too often, or too much. A man without a horse, away from people, was a dead man.
Getting the noose around its neck was a little harder. Gibson had to hit it a few times, not that he much minded, and when the damn thing tried to bite him he sat on its chest and broke its teeth in with the butt of his knife. Then he slipped the noose around its neck and cinched it, the big knot right at he base of the skull, and tossed the loose rope over the limb of the acacia, next to the rotted remnants of the last hanging.
If it had been justice Gibson were after, it were a poor hanging. No sudden drop and lights out for this thing, but a long drawn-out strangling as Gibson strung the thing up so its feet dangled off the ground and kicked at empty air. It were cruel to do that to a man or dog, but Gibson tied off the rope, then set back from his labors at the edge of the creek, to wait for morning.
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Sri Chinmoy Centre – News and Features
Oneness-Dream Tour of Tuscany
Recently, the music group Oneness-Dream offered 31 acapella singing performances of Sri Chinmoy's music at spiritual locations throughout Tuscany, Italy.
The members of the group are students of Sri Chinmoy and come from several different countries. During the tour, they performed in churches and monasteries in Florence, Sienna and Pisa, and the surrounding Tuscany countryside.
The concerts were attended by members of the public and members of the local congregations. Those who attended the concert expressed their appreciation for the uplifting music.
During his lifetime, Sri Chinmoy composed many thousands of songs and also offered many Peace Concerts as an offering to seekers. Sri Chinmoy felt music could be a vehicle for bringing the heart to the fore and dissolving the barriers which can exist between people.
"Music will play a most important role in bringing about world oneness, for music embodies the Universal Heart, the Oneness-Heart. Music transcends the barriers of nations, nationalities and religions."
Sri Chinmoy,
This wandering monk happened to meet the group in Sicily in 2016, 15 months later he was very happy to 'happen by chance' to come across another performance in northern Italy.
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As of October 2014, 21% of consumers in the US own a wearable digital device. With over $2.3 billion currently invested into digital health startups, and an expected 130 million fitness trackers and smart watches on the market by 2018, this trend shows no sign of slowing. One player in this arena is Hexoskin, a wireless biometric shirt developed by a Montreal startup of the same name. Co-founders Jean-Francois Roy and Pierre-Alexandre Fournier had a vision to provide a means of measuring precise health data in a natural, affordable and non-invasive way, through clothing. Embedded textile sensors in the shirt are capable of monitoring over 42,000 data points every minute, including metrics on cardiac, respiratory and activity data, which are relayed in real-time via Bluetooth to the cloud on iPhone, iPad, and Android smartphones.
To date, Hexoskin has been geared towards medical researchers, professional athletes and coaches to monitor performance results. Join Vitatech as we explore the potential of the Hexoskin smart shirt in a new market -- the United States' golf industry. With over 24 million golfers nationwide and nearly 61% of golfers over the age of 50, Hexoskin's fitness tracking technology can simultaneously monitor the cardiovascular health and golf performance of a mature population of "core" golfers. Vitatech proposes a sub-branding strategy that highlights specific design modifications in order to increase adoption within this new market, and addresses privacy and regulatory concerns that will effectively improve Hexoskin's market success.
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Add nettles to salted boiling water for 1 minute. Drain immediately. (Save water for nettle tea.) Put greens in ice water to stop the cooking. Cool, strain and remove moisture completely (use a towel). Coarsely chop nettles. In a blender or food processor, blend with garlic cloves and pine nuts.
While pulsing, add olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time. Season to taste with salt & pepper.


Just last week Bella Blvd released 3 new collections. I got to play with the new Just Add Color collection. This collection is perfect for someone like me who would love to be crafty with paints but I always get scared when I stare at a blank piece of paper. This collection lets you add some color with acrylic paints, gelatos, markers, watercolors, or colored pencils...really the list could go on and on, there are so many options. All the patterned papers in this collection are black and white, ready for a splash of color. I chose to add some color to my projects with acrylic craft paints.
I painted a few of the hearts with bright, fun colors as part of the background of my paper. I also painted a few flowers and then fussy cut around them. I used these flowers as embellishments around the layout.
This collection is full of the best quotes, motivational quotes. I have so many projects in mind to create with this collection, an "all about me" mini album comes to mind first.
If the Just Add Color collection was to land on your doorstep, what would you use to "Just Add Color" to your projects? paint? gelatos ? watercolors ? Markers? Pencils? Ink?
What an awesome collection and love the color and glitz you have added here!! Love it and think you are fantastic!!


The extremely popular property market means that letting agents in South Lanarkshire are always busy.
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When you use Citylets to look for letting agents in South Lanarkshire, you can be sure you are searching through the best.
Letting agents in South Lanarkshire are able to offer you a diverse range of properties. That is because the region is home to a wide variety of towns, from modern new towns such as East Kilbride to older settlements like Lanark.
Indeed, Lanark dates back to the 12th century so could be the ideal place to live for any history buff.
Wherever you are looking for a home, letting agents in South Lanarkshire will be able to help you find one that's right for you. They will also be able to assist with property management.
At Citylets, we maintain a detailed database of letting agents in South Lanarkshire. You will be able to rely on any of the agencies on our database to deliver excellent service.
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I have heard the name of Transylvania assistant and past Kentucky high school coach Steve Wright as possibly being the next coach.
He would be a good one, but just don't see it happening.
Heard that there were interviews taking place today? Anyone heard that or know any names of coaches that are interviewing?
Hearing Mike Mendenhall from Lafayette...hard to imagine.
Once again. Strictly local searching.
Steve Wright gonna be the guy?
I'm not sure your complaint is relevant. First, if they are interviewing Mendenhall, that would be a huge get for MoCo. Second, unless you have access to the candidate lists from MoCo, how do you know who they are choosing from. Third, I know the AD at MoCo and I can assure you this coaching search will be done professionally and they will pick who is best for the kids, not just who adults are looking for. Just be patient and let the process play out!
Had always heard that financial support from the community made this a very lucrative, but very demanding job.
Mendenhall was offered and turned it down.
Hearing Wright turned it down.
Guess we will see at 4:30 today.
Is there a press conference or something at 4:30?


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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nepal received Chargé d'affaires a.i. of Cuba in India.
India, July 4, 2017. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, received on Monday the Chargé d' Affaires a.i. of Cuba, Marileydis Dueñas Morales, in the framework of his official visit to India, from July 2 to 4 of this year.
During the meeting the Nepalese leader thanked the support of the Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla to an important candidacy for that country and exchanged on other matters of mutual interest.
Cuban Minister of Foreing Affairs will hold a press conference
The Minister of Foreing Affairs of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, who is paying a work visit to Austria, will hold a press conference in Vienna, on Monday, June 19th, at 4:00 p.m (10:00 p.m. - Cuba).
The Cuban Minister will address important and current issues related to Cuban foreing policy.
The press conference will be transmitted live by Cuban television and radio, and also you can see it live at New Delhi time 7:30 pm (19:30 hours) on the following link
Statement by the Revolutionary Government of Cuba
On June 16, 2017, US President Donald Trump delivered a speech full of hostile anti-Cuban rhetoric reminiscent of the times of open confrontation with our country in a Miami theater. He announced his government's Cuba policy, which rolls back the progress achieved over the last two years since December 17, 2014, when Presidents Raúl Castro and Barack Obama announced the decision to re-establish diplomatic relations and engage in a process towards the normalization of bilateral relations.
Nepal honored the 89th anniversary of Che Guevara's birth.
INDIA, 16 June 2017. The legacy of Commandant Ernesto Che Guevara was successfully remembered in the city of Bhaktapur, Nepal with an homage activity held last June 14, on the occasion of the 89th birth anniversary of the Heroic Guerrilla.
In this activity, the Chief Guest was Comrade Rohit, Chairman of Nepal Workers & Peasants Party (NWPP) who discussed on the great contributions made by Che. Likewise, the NWPP foreign Relation Department Chief Mr. Prem Suwal and President of Cuba Solidarity Committee Nepal Surendra Raj Gosai also addressed the masses.
Cuban Ambassador presents Letter of Credence to the President of Bangladesh.
INDIA, May 17, 2017. The President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, His Excellency Mr. Abdul Hamid received on May 16 the letters of credence of Oscar I. Martinez Cordovés as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to the government of this Asian country.


When greatness collides with greatness, something has to give. But on a recent evening in LA, Mike Trout and Clayton Kershaw weren't in a giving mood.
The go-to remedy for glitter removal? Dish soap. Such are the trade secrets of the Garnet and Gold Guys, the shimmering, crowd-pumping duo at Seminoles games each fall. Still, evidence of their Saturday getup lingers long after Doak Campbell clears out. "I look like I have jaundice for three days because of the yellow paint," says Gold, a Florida State sophomore. (The Guys, out of deference to the 17-year tradition, don't reveal their names. New students take over every year or two, and names are made public when they retire.) But it's not easy washing off all that team spirit, even with a 45-minute postgame hose-down and the dish soap. "At church, someone took glitter out of my ear," recalls Garnet, a junior. "We live quite the life."
"People ask us if it itches," Garnet says. "It kind of does." And that Tallahassee heat doesn't help, either. "I definitely prefer it to be 70 degrees."
Go big or go home, the Garnet and Gold Guys say. It's not a sprinkle or two of glitter. No, for these die-hards, six pounds are used each week.
Garnet and Gold get game-ready at the same time, but both have "helpers" to apply the paint and glitter.
Evidence of Gold's Saturday getup lingers long after Doak Campbell clears out. "I look like I have jaundice for three days because of the yellow paint," he says. "And [Garnet] looks like he's sunburned."
Garnet and Gold ride a tandem bike en route to the stadium, about 10 minutes from the on-campus site where they get ready. Along the way, fans cheer and wave ... and snap a photo or two. "Somebody took a picture of us in their rearview mirror," Garnet says.
And they take requests! "People will want us to do certain poses," Gold says. They're happy to oblige, as seen here with a few of their admirers.
Garnet and Gold say there wasn't a lot of prep when it came to learning their alter egos' traditions. One exception? Their facial expressions. "We spent a lot of time on that. We were coached," Gold says.


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Cordoba has had a magnificent history despite being relegated to a provincial city today. Founded by the Iberians, raised in status by the Romans and then becoming an Islamic capital, the city is blessed with archaeological treasures as well as famous past residents including Seneca and Averroes. Today the whole city is a UNESCO Heritage Site and as well as the reminders of its opulent past it has a thriving cultural scene.


Eastatoe Creek Heritage Preserve is located in the northwestern part of South Carolina, between Table Rock and Lake Jocassee. It is located off US 178, about 18 miles northwest of Pickens.
This picture of a raging waterfall was taken in the Narrows area of Eastatoe Creek in March 2007 by Deborah Davis, who lives in Oconee County.
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Q: How to change App Title in MacOS Authenticate Dialog? I'm currently working with a team to develop an application for Mac and Windows that uses Install4J to generate our installer. The installer needs to make changes to the users hosts file, and so requires elevated permissions to run. We're having an issue with the Mac Authentication Dialog when the installer starts - it shows "Install4J would like to make changes" which isn't ideal. UAC dialogs on Windows correctly show " would like to make changes" so it seems to be a Mac issue. We have a DeveloperID and certificate and the installer is codesigned.
How do we get the Mac Authentication Dialog that appears to recognise our app as the application that wants to make changes and not Install4J?

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Tulsa named a top 10 housing market
Affordability and market stability are key factors.
Jamie Richert Jones
Feb 23, 2018 Updated Jan 10, 2020
The affordability of Tulsa's real estate market has been a well-kept secret for decades, but it looks like the secret is out.
"According to a recent article on Realtor.com, Tulsa is ranked as one of the top 10 housing markets that will rule 2018," says Howard Doak, mortgage banker and branch manager of Cityscape Home Mortgage. "Now more than ever, it's a great time to buy in Tulsa and sooner, rather than later."
Chris Hodges, mortgage loan manager at Arvest Bank, agrees. "With low interest rates and mortgage guidelines loosening up, it is a good time to buy locally," Hodges says. "Buyers are able to purchase a primary residence with little or no money down, and your credit does not have to be fantastic."
Realtor.com also states that Tulsa is the most affordable city on its list, with the median home price well below the national average.
"In December, we had 3.65 percent appreciation rate on single family homes," says Richard D. Vaughan, regional manager for Bank of Oklahoma. "Mortgage median home price has increased by 5.1 percent per year. We expect an additional 3 percent increase in home appreciation in 2018."
That is great news for first-time homeowners and baby boomers looking to downsize.
However, Brenda Puckett, Realtor Associate at Keller Williams Realty Advantage, says Tulsa is more of a sellers' market. That's because not enough inventory to fulfill the needs for the number of current buyers, which she says will continue through the year. She points to the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors' year-to-date report through December 2017, which shows the area's average home sales price was $188,746, up 6.06 percent from 2016.
Puckett was encouraged by the trends in 2017. "The percentage of listing price to actual selling price landed at 97.27 percent, an important number for both buyers and sellers," she says. "That means sellers were able to negotiate pretty darn close to their asking price if they were at market value."
Besides affordability, a key component to the success of Tulsa's market is stability.
"After the mortgage bust in 2008, purchases softened in the Tulsa area, but they never collapsed like they did in other markets around the country," Doak explains. "Since then, our market has thrived."
Rates have remained historically low in the mid-4 percent range, but do change on a daily basis, according to Vaughan. If Tulsans are not in the market to buy or sell a house, refinancing might be an attractive option under the current conditions.
"Industry leaders do not believe rates will go lower in 2018," Doak explains. "As the economy speeds up, rates will likely rise. But now is still a great time to refinance to lower your interest rate, combine higher-interest credit card debt, or do home repairs or upgrades."
Hodges agrees many homeowners could still benefit from refinancing. "Some choose to refinance to a shorter term or lower interest rate, while others are choosing to take equity out of their home to pay off debt or do home improvements," he says.
Regardless of an individual's next real estate move, 2018 looks positive for the local market.
"Real estate is a good investment for a multitude of reasons — interest rates and affordability being two important ones," Puckett says. "With encouraging job growth predictions, the opening of the Gathering Place, a blossoming downtown and strong economy, it's no wonder now is a great time to buy and sell real estate in the Tulsa area."
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Strange Bedfellows, Still Bedfellows
By Vickramabahu Karunaratne –
Dr. Vickramabahu Karunaratne
On 20 April 2008 I said in this column "I participated at the Avurudu festival at Mangalagama, Yatinuwara. It was well attended. I felt that all those present were well-dressed and reasonably happy. Piyadasa, the chairman of the village cooperative store, explained to me that the wages of electricians, masons, carpenters etc, had all risen beyond Rs.700 per day, and that there was work. In addition, several youth had joined the security forces and their families were getting a substantial income. This village consists of traditional technical workers, with the tradition going back to ancient times. They however do not own much land. I can't take what Piyadasa says that seriously, as he was and still is, a loyal SLFP man! But I did not see the desperate looks in people that I witness in the suburbs of Colombo. The war industry is a complete menace to the cosmopolitan suburbs, but it is an income generator for the Sinhala villager. Already around half a million are employed directly or indirectly in war-related activities." This year too I was invited to the Mangalagama Avurudu festival. I saw the same crowd, with a few additions from the new generations and those outsiders who have come to settle down in the village. But I did not notice the happiness I mentioned last time. Even Piyadasa appeared despondent. Of course the access road is developed with concrete slabs while more houses are reconstructed and modified. But the pressure of rising prices and the jump in interest rates could be seen on all faces. I saw that there was more unity in expressing their anger. They told me that they did not bother to invite any local politician to the event. I was an exception as I am considered to be a villager in the area in spite of my heavy presence in Dehiwela!
No income
In my speech, I mentioned that the so called development programme of the government is a mess, to tell the least. Mega projects are launched with no income generations; at least not in the short term. A harbour where ships do not dock, coal power stations that do not start, play grounds where no players step in etc., I explained. People were not only amused they started adding other items to the follies of the government. That means people are not only feeling the heavy economic burden but also could see the futility of the future, projected by the government's activities. Naturally people are angry with the masters who thrive on corruption and waste while they are forced to sacrifice for this mess. Mahinda told them yesterday that the US, INDIA, and EU were his great supporters. Now he wants them to believe that those are international imperialist conspirators who want to over throw his government. Yet he carries out all dictates of these masters to put the burden on the people. Masses are not sure whether this man is a liar or a fool. Or is it both? I could see that even the soldiers are unhappy. They are now expected to do various jobs for which they do not have the necessary training or the orientation.
Slaves of the regime
In reality they have become slaves in uniform to the corrupt regime. While I was there a police jeep came to check the flow of the event and the inspector who led the team was surprised to see me there. He did not know that I come from Moladande, Yatinuwara. The police group said that they were happy to meet me there.
Talking to the villagers, I found that there was confusion in their minds about the abduction of the two leaders of the Frontline Socialist Party. In that sense government has achieved some political advantage by this criminal act of abduction. But I am sure this confusion will rapidly evaporate if FSP does justice to the expectations of the people. Every where the question raised is what further action the opposition is going to take to counter state terror. VV programme of the opposition has awakened the people; but a mass left movement can do a lot more. Even those who are generally conservative expect the left to lead the action programme. They want the left to do the hard work before the UNP led bourgeois alliance can take the lead in a coming election! That is OK, because if the situation is ripe for a revolutionary leadership then the left will get the opportunity to move forward. Of course all ultra leftists imagine that any joint work with the UNP is a disaster for the left. Strangely enough they do not reject common actions with the SLFP, even after the experience of the present government which went to the right surpassing all UNP led governments. Whether it is the UNP or the SLFP it is incorrect for the left to join in a coalition government. But it is foolish to reject common action with bourgeoisie parties while they are in the opposition.
Indian MPs Urge Sri Lankan Govt., TNA To Resume Talks - THE HINDU
The Bursting Bubble
kamal nissanka / April 21, 2012
I think comrade Bahu has made a theory here. His thesis is " MR -SLFP led alliance is more capitalist than the UNP. His second point is that when UNP is in opposition a common action plan can be pushed against the right wing MR administration.
My question is are you justifying an electoral alliance with the UNP?
Rubert Vanderkoon / April 22, 2012
Vickramabahu, They invited you, because they wanted a blind donkey for their event. Listen, very sad that we have to listen to people like you, who is a burden to the society.There was a time where the leftist leaders were high calibre folk like Colvin, NM and SA Wickremasinghe and now we have you, what a contrast!Cricket grounds are needed around the country sooner or later because Cricket has now sealed the unofficial national game of the country. Mega projects will make money and jobs but will take time. What a stupid cynical you are!
Nimal Rajiva / April 22, 2012
People have to eat today, not 10 years from now.
Wasting money on Mega projects, or Huge Military Budgets is Anti-People initiative from arrogant Dictator.
Amal / April 22, 2012
SLFP is a new generation hybrid of politics that is in experiments. Purpose is to maximize the corruption with acceptance of all who use it and all who will.
seruvila senarath / April 22, 2012
Mr Vickramabahu Karunaratne, Here You Are Mistaken.
Now we have,The wonder of Asia,
Negenahira Nawodaya,
Mathata Thitha,
Then All Of Them Are ThithaTa Weda.


Mu Plumaria started showing some oily spots last fall, with some Brown discoloration towards the base. Now almost the entire base has a terrible blackish coloring, some areas looks really thick. The stems of the upper tree have withered. Should i consider this tree to be dead?
Unfortunately I this looks like an infestation. It appears to be that the stalks of the plumeria have small holes oozing a black substance. This is a sign of longhorn borer infestation, and infected limbs should be cut off the tree and burned immediately. Although the holes may not be actively oozing in the dormant season, cut away any bent and shriveled limbs with these holes at the base during winter pruning.


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'Wicked Tuna: North vs. South' – "Yankee Invasion" Recap
Posted By Matt Artz on August 18, 2014
The new spin-off of the popular National Geographic Channel (Nat Geo) Wicked Tuna series, Wicked Tuna: North vs South was filmed entirely on the Outer Banks, North Carolina, and the first episode premiered last night (Sunday, August 17), giving the local fishing industry, and particularly southern bluefin business, the national spotlight in what was an exciting, and maybe even educational, first episode.
(SPOILERS ahead! We advise you to not read this recap before watching last night's episode.)
The stars of the Nat Geo series 'Wicked Tuna- North vs. South' on August 14, 2014. (photo by OBXentertainment.com)
Fittingly titled "Yankee Invasion", the episode opens with some beautiful locally filmed shots of many recognizable area landmarks, including the Bodie Island Lighthouse and the Wanchese Harbor water tower, before the first appearance of each of the three local fishing boats – the Wahoo, Doghouse, and Fishin' Frenzy.
The episode effectively introduces viewers to the new cast of "Southern Captains" – Reed Meredith of the Wahoo, Britton Shackelford of the Doghouse, and Greg Mayer of the Fishin' Frenzy – establishing each captain and their first mates in the early segments, as they take turns explaining a bit about how big game tuna fishing down South differs from how they're used to doing it up in Gloucester, mainly because the fish of the Outer Banks swim near the surface, rather than deep under in the sea as they do farther north.
With North vs. South being a new series unto itself, the producers wisely take their time in the earliest scenes to introduce viewers to the fresh faces already familiar with the Outer Banks waters, but they are soon enough faced with the anticipated arrival of their Northern counterparts, including returning fan favorites like Dave Marciano of the Hard Merchandise and TJ Ott of the Hot Tuna.
When the northern invasion begins, it is Ott's Hot Tuna that leads the attack, actually catching the first fish of the season, though not after a good deal of unanticipated difficulty.
Some serious drama surfaced onboard the Doghouse, where Shackelford is teamed up with a new first mate, Caine Livesay, and tensions rose as an early mistake on the dock at Wanchese Harbor caused and electrical malfunction with disasterous results.
We talked to both Shackelford and Livesay at the local preview screening Thursday night, and they seem to have made it through the experience with their real life friendship in tact, but we'll all have to wait and see how it plays out on the show.
Meredith, with his brother and Wahoo first mate Banks Meredith, gets perhaps the most screen time of anyone in the first episode, as he makes a $5,000 season-long bet with Fishin' Frenzy's Mayer, and later narrates a 90-minute war his brother wages against one very determined fish. The Meredith brothers also finish the premiere episode in the lead.
It's Fishin' Frenzy first mate Nick Gowitzka who has the best chance of becoming the breakout star of the series, with some very funny lines that not only spoke the plain and blunt truth about the Outer Banks fishing industry, but are delivered in a native accent only a real local can truly appreciate.
When Nick broke out a bottle of champagne to celebrate the start of the season, I laughed out loud, but when he tossed it in the air and shot it to pieces with his shotgun, I fell over laughing. I can't wait to see what Nick is going to do with his shotgun next.
The episode ends with a teaser promising that Paul Herbert is teaming with Tyler McLaughlin on the Pin Wheel, set to join the fun on next week's episode.
What did you think of the episode? Did you see any of your friends on TV? How do you think the Outer Banks was represented? What are your predictions for next week, or the rest of the season?
Let us hear your thoughts in the comments below!
Wicked Tuna: North vs. South airs on Mondays at 10pm on the National Geographic Channel.
You can watch our interviews with Outer Banks captains Mayer and Shackelford right now in the player below, and then scroll down to view over 50 exclusive images from the local preview screening in our photo gallery!
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The Outer Banks stars of the Nat Geo series 'Wicked Tuna- North vs. South' on August 14, 2014. (photo by OBXentertainment.com)
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As another year begins, we see it as a fresh start. The new year is a time to reflect on the past year and set new goals for the upcoming 12 months. The most common goals often have something to with health, food, and fitness. Most of us start out the year enthusiastically, often applying our big goals for the year right away. You may be familiar with that "New Year Rush" most gyms experience, or how the produce section of the grocery store almost always feels packed during the first week of the year.
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