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Chinese FDI in Bolivia: Help or Hindrance to National Development?
August 31, 2017 November 21, 2019 COHA	Arianna La Marca, Bolivia, China, development, Economics, evo morales, IMF
By Arianna La Marca, Research Associate at the Council on Hemispheric Affairs
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In the last decade, Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in Latin America has increased exponentially, filling the gaps left by retreating American investment in the region. From a total of $7.3 billion USD in the twenty-year period between 1990-2009, direct investment shot up to $63.5 billion in the following five years, with the bulk of that investment being funneled into extractive industries.[i] In 2015, seeking to satiate its population's growing demand for natural resources like oil and gas, China became the third largest foreign investor in the world, topped only by the United States and Japan.[ii] This pro-investment mind-set has been evident throughout Latin America, particularly in smaller countries like Bolivia for whom any increase in investment is significant. Between 2000 and 2014, bilateral trade between Bolivia and China increased nearly 3,000 percent, from $75.3 million to $2.25 billion. And despite an overall decline in FDI in Latin America over the past two years, Bolivia has continued to see active participation from Chinese investors. As of mid-2016, more than 100 Chinese companies were operating in the country, up from just 35 in 2015.[iii] These outsized conglomerate firms have become the largest government contractors in the country. Though Chinese investments have been crucial to achieving the Bolivian government's development objectives, the asymmetric nature of the relationship has forced socialist president Evo Morales to make unexpected environmental and economic concessions.
Economic Trends Before the Morales Regime
Since winning the ballot in 2006, President Morales has worked steadily towards his goal of ending Bolivian dependence on international institutions such as the IMF and World Bank, whose policy prescriptions have at times proved disastrous for the country's economy. In the early 2000s, as a result of calls from those institutions for structural policy adjustments, the Bolivian government pushed for deregulation, spending cuts, and labor union repression. Promises that these free-market driven policy prescriptions would deliver new growth and relief from the international debt burden quickly evaporated as the socioeconomic gap between the rich and the poor widened. By 2001, the poorest fifth of Bolivia's economy was paying a fourth of their personal income in taxes, while the wealthiest fifth doled out just over one tenth. All told, consumers were paying 80 percent of the nation's taxes, with private companies paying a mere 20 percent.[iv] In February 2003, the economic strain sparked a period of violent social unrest that left 34 dead and more than 200 wounded.[v] Evo Morales, a member of Bolivia's indigenous Aymara community, was elected on a platform that promoted the interests of coca growers and promised to reduce poverty with increased investments in health, education, and social programs. Indeed, since his arrival in 2006, social spending has increased roughly 45 percent.[vi]
The Five-Year Development Plan
The details of President Morales' development objectives are laid out in his Five-Year Development Plan.[vii] His plan has centered around the idea of "living well" via "citizen and community development"—a rejection of purely economistic conceptions of growth. It seeks to eradicate the structural causes of poverty by implementing agrarian reform, increasing access to healthcare, and making investments in education and nutrition programs. The plan also promises to promote much-needed diversification by encouraging environmental protection and guaranteeing workers' rights.[viii]
Certainly the benefits of Chinese investment have allowed Morales to make some significant strides in improving the general population's quality of life. In the area of health, the government extended health care insurance to include youth between 18 and 25 years old and opened 545 health care centers, doubling the number since 2005.[ix] In addition, new government policies have increased the minimum wage, generated job growth, and decreased the rates of extreme poverty.[x] Bolivia's gross domestic product (GDP) and GDP per capita have been steadily on the rise since 2006, with GDP reaching an all-time high of $33.8 billion USD in 2016.
Naturally, such social programs have required a massive increase in government expenditure, increasing the country's debt. To fund its endeavors, the Bolivian government has borrowed steadily from China over the past decade. By 2015, it owed $600 million, representing roughly 9.2 percent of its foreign debt.[xi] It is difficult to overstate the support of the Chinese government in aiding Morales' development goals, at least in terms of infrastructure. In October 2015, China pledged $7.5 billion (which was later increased to $10 billion) in a line of credit for government projects. These projects include 9 major road segments and 3 major projects in the department of Santa Cruz — the creation of one of the continent's largest hydroelectric plants, expansion of the Viru Viru airport into a regional travel hub, and construction of the El Mutún steel plant. The $10 billion credit pledge has the potential to increase Bolivia's foreign debt to more than 50 percent of its GDP, which exceeds the "safe limit" recognized by economists. While Morales has admittedly little choice but to rely on foreign capital to finance his ambitious National Development Plan, he would do well to keep in mind the contrast between his promises to the Bolivian population and the concessions he has made to foreign interests. In an interview with consultant Nick Buxton, author of "Economic Strings: The Politics of Foreign Debt" he noted that while Morales has the financial advantage of the "vastly increased income he has negotiated for Bolivia (for example with the renegotiation of gas contracts)" in recent years, there has been "very little opening to exploring alternatives to an extractivist industrialist policy, nor to consider its costs in terms of deforestation, climate change, growing inequality, consumerism, etc".
An Asymmetrical Relationship
Despite the positive investment numbers coming out of Bolivia, there is reason to be sceptical of Chinese foreign direct investment in the country—ultimately, of course, China is seeking to fulfil its seemingly insatiable desire for natural resources. Bolivia—a politically stable socialist state with plentiful mineral resources and a vast need for infrastructure—seems at first glance to be a perfect fit. Indeed, the relationship has been touted by both parties as mutually beneficial. In reality, the benefits of Chinese investments are cyclical in nature—the money is lent to Bolivia at a higher interest rate than that of a multilateral banking institution and is ultimately to be used to hire Chinese contractors who carry out infrastructure projects with their own technology, equipment, and labor standards. This investment structure results in exploitative labor practices and industrial facilities that, to date, "have made limited contributions to the national economy", with the government bearing full responsibility for their lack of productivity.[xii] Thus, while it appears to lend greater autonomy to the Bolivian government, this investment ultimately does not increase the capabilities of the native workforce, nor does it aid the creation of an internal market that can sustain itself without significant inflows of foreign capital. At best, Chinese investment lays some groundwork for future economic growth and allows Bolivia to proclaim a hard-won autonomy from international lending institutions like the IMF. At worst, it exposes Bolivia to increased debt concerns and a reliance on foreign capital that serves its creditor's expansionary interests in the region. Morales may be willing to overlook this in the short term as he seeks funding for his ambitious National Development Program, but questions remain regarding the ability to sustain the relationship, especially as the trade deficit between the two countries increases. While Chinese FDI is certainly a positive step away from the conditionality-wrought aid of the IMF, Bolivia should push harder to develop industrially and move away from extractive industries that leave the country vulnerable to global commodity price fluctuations.
Additional editorial support provided by Jim Baer, Senior Research Fellow, Kate Teran, Extramural Contributor, and Jack Pannell and Madeline Asta, Research Associates at the Council on Hemispheric Affairs
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[i] Pérez Ludeña, Miguel, "Chinese Investments in Latin America: Opportunities for growth and diversification", UN ECLAC: Production Development Series.
[ii] Dollar, David, "China's Investment in Latin America", Geoeconomics and Global Issues Paper No. 4, January 2017.
[iii] Achtenberg, Emily, "Financial Sovereignty or A New Dependency? How China is Remaking Bolivia", Rebel Currents, August 8, 2017, http://nacla.org/blog/2017/08/11/financial-sovereignty-or-new-dependency-how-china-remaking-bolivia
[iv] Schultz, Jim and Melissa Crane Draper, Dignity and Defiance: Stories from Bolivia's Challenge to Globalization, Los Angeles: University of California Press, 2008, p. 42.
[v] Ibid.
[vi] "Morales Declares 'Total Independence' from World Bank and IMF", Telesur, July 22, 2017, http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Morales-Declares-Total-Independence-from-World-Bank-and-IMF–20170722-0020.html
[vii] "Economic and Social Development Plan 2016-2020: Within the Framework of Integrated Development for Living Well", http://www.planificacion.gob.bo/uploads/PDES_INGLES.pdf
[viii] Clayton Mendonça Cunha, Filho and Rodrigo Santaella Gonçalves, "The National Development Plan as a Political Economic Strategy in Evo Morales's Bolivia: Accomplishments and Limitations", Latin American Perspectives, Spring 2010 Vol. 37, p. 177.
[ix] Ibid.
[x] Ibid.
[xi] Achtenberg, Emily, "Financial Sovereignty or A New Dependency?"
[xii] Ibid
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Boosting business relations with small states
by: Staff Writer
The Monaco Economic Board has participated in the first Small States Business Forum in Becici. The event was attended by HSH Prince Albert II and organised on the sidelines of the 18th Small States of Europe games held in Montenegro.
Surrounding HSH Prince Albert II and Montenegro's Economy Minister, directors of the Chambers of Commerce of the five countries attending the event. Left to right: Monaco, Montenegro, Andorra, Liechtenstein and San Marino. © Gouvernement Princier de Monaco
They are both coastal nations, enjoying a mild climate and mountainous interior. But these are not the only similarities between Monaco and Montenegro. Business links also exist between the two countries: in 2013 Montenegro's Chamber of Commerce and the MEB signed an agreement, then in 2017 Monaco hosted a delegation of Montenegrin entrepreneurs.
Opening the Business Forum on Wednesday 29th May, Prince Albert highlighted synergies between the different states and their respective economies.
For Montenegro, its Economy Minister Dragica Sekulić took the opportunity to outline her country's advantages, followed by Chamber of Commerce President Vlastimir Golubović who stressed Montenegrin areas of expertise.
Each country then had the chance to present their strengths and business opportunities, including innovation projects. As well as Monaco and Montenegro, representatives from Andorra, Liechtenstein and San Marino took the floor before the forum ended on a constructive round table discussion.
As for the MEB, its Executive Director General Guillaume Rose, and Monaco Invest Director Justin Highman, spoke about the economy and the MonacoTech centre of excellence, with emphasis on the Extended Monaco – Smart Principality programme.
Several agreements were signed in the presence of Prince Albert, including a cooperation agreement with MEB counterparts in the Small States Chambers of Commerce and the Montenegro Chamber of Commerce, before Interior Minister Patrice Cellario signed a Double Taxation Treaty with Montenegro.
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The next forum will be in two years' time in Andorra.

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Mr Morgan's Last Love Film Review
Mr Morgan's Last Love (M)
Sandra Nettelbeck
Gillian Anderson, Michael Caine, Clémence Poésy, Justin Kirk
Review byMatthew Turner5/07/2014
Two out of Five stars
Mr Morgan's Last Love is a nicely acted drama that benefits from its Parisian location and some strong characters, but it's ultimately something of a disappointment thanks to a frustrating script that lacks focus and isn't sure which story to tell.
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Meeting on improving training in the area of state ethnic policy
Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov held a meeting on improving the system of ethnology education and training for people working in the area of state ethnic policy.
The meeting took place following a decision by the Presidium of the Presidential Council for Interethnic Relations and instructions in this area issued by the President.
Mr Magomedov Magomedov MagomedsalamDeputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office noted in his opening remarks that national ethnic policy should be viewed within the context of national security in general. As far as education is concerned, the task is to train the needed professionals. This is one of the priority tasks for implementing the state ethnic policy through to 2025 programme, approved by the President.
Education and Science Minister Dmitry Livanov Livanov DmitrySpecial Presidential Representative for Trade and Economic Relations with Ukraine , Labour and Social Protection Minister Maxim Topilin Topilin MaximLabour and Social Protection Minister , Rector of Lomonosov Moscow State University Viktor Sadovnichy and Rector of Saint Petersburg State University Nikolai Kropachyov all made presentations.
Mr Livanov Livanov DmitrySpecial Presidential Representative for Trade and Economic Relations with Ukraine noted in particular that there are now a lot more state-funded students enrolled in ethnology and anthropology courses. All educational programmes in the humanitarian and social sciences now include classes on conflict studies (ethnic conflict studies) to teach students how to build non-conflictual relations in modern society.
The Government has proposed opening ethnic political science departments and putting them in charge of training and ongoing education in ethnology, state ethnic policy, and interethnic and interfaith relations for state agencies and local government organisations. These departments will open at Lomonosov Moscow State University and St Petersburg State University, with further plans to open similar departments at the federal universities.
Mr Topilin spoke about organisation of skills-raising courses in implementing state ethnic policy for civil servants and municipal workers. In 2011–2013, more than 2,000 civil servants completed such training courses. This figure will be increased next year.
The meeting participants drafted recommendations that will be submitted to the Government and the relevant federal state agencies.
Interethnic relations
Magomedov Magomedsalam
Published in sections: Executive Office, Commissions and Councils, Council for Interethnic Relations
Publication date: December 10, 2014, 13:30
http://en.kremlin.ru/events/councils/47230
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Poll: 60% of Republicans believe illegal immigrants vote; 43% believe people vote using dead people's names
(Seth Perlman/Associated Press)
By Sam Corbett-Davies, Tobias Konitzer and David Rothschild
Oct. 24, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
The 2016 presidential campaign has become a referendum on the process of American electoral democracy itself.
Republican candidate Donald Trump's baseless claims of a "rigged" election and his refusal to promise to accept the outcome of November's vote have focused renewed attention on allegations of voter fraud.
Meanwhile, Trump has been criticized for calling on his supporters to "go out and watch" polling places, statements that have been interpreted as attempts to intimidate minority voters. Along with the implementation of stricter voter identification laws in several states, activists and politicians on the left have called out these efforts as voter suppression.
But to what extent do Americans believe voter fraud and voter suppression occur? And are there differences that fall along party lines, as we might expect?
In a poll conducted immediately after the third presidential debate (for more on our methodology, see here, data collected using Pollfish), we asked respondents a series of questions to assess their views of the electoral process.
Although there is no evidence of major fraud in U.S. elections, Trump has a receptive audience for his claims, as other polls have found.
Eighty-four percent of Republicans believe that a "meaningful amount" of voter fraud occurs in U.S. elections, along with 75 percent of independents. Even a majority of Democrats — 52 percent — believe voter fraud is occurring.
But what do people mean when they say they believe voter fraud is happening? Are they talking about people voting multiple times, "dead people" voting, voting by illegal immigrants or something else?
In the figure below, we find that nearly 60 percent of Republicans believe that illegal immigrants are voting, a claim that has been circulated by Trump in recent days and debunked by political scientists. The share of independents and Democrats who believe non-citizens are voting is considerably lower, but not insignificant.
One odd thing about this belief — the most widely believed method of voter fraud — is that it seems like an especially unlikely type of fraud. By going through the voter registration process, illegal immigrants would risk generating records that would presumably increase their chances of getting deported.
We also found that 43 percent of Republicans believe people vote under the names of registered voters who have died, and that 36 percent believe that election officials are manipulating vote totals. We did not find very many people who believe double-voting — or someone voting twice — is common.
On the other hand, rhetoric about voter suppression is not resonating with Democrats the way voter fraud does with Republicans.
More Republicans (30 percent) than Democrats (27 percent) say that voter suppression occurs through the purging of eligible voters from the registration rolls. And 34 percent of Republicans believe that intimidation is used to suppress the vote, something that just 24 percent of Democrats believe.
We do find a small partisan difference in the direction we would assume regarding voter ID laws. Thirty-two percent of Democrats believe voter ID laws contribute to voter suppression, while that number is 26 percent among Republicans (see the graph below).
But two things are clear — a majority of Democrats do not consider voter ID laws as voter suppression, even though this is a prominent part of Democratic elite rhetoric, and the responses are not nearly as polarized along party lines as on questions about voter fraud.
Sam Corbett-Davies is a PhD candidate at Stanford University in computer science. Find him on Twitter @scorbettdavies. Tobias Konitzer is a PhD candidate in communication at Stanford University. Find him on Twitter @KonitzerTobias. David Rothschild is an economist at Microsoft Research. Find him on Twitter @DavMicRot.


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How To Snag the Best Seats in the House at Little Dom's in Los Feliz
By Karen Palmer April 7, 2022
Little Dom's (Los Feliz)
4.7 · Italian · $$
Little Dom's is clubby in the best possible way: The beloved Italian joint, smack dab in one of the most walkable stretches of Los Feliz, is the type of place where you might run into a friend before sliding into a red leather booth to sip a cold martini and twirl spaghetti draped in tomato sauce.
The restaurant has all the elements in place to attract repeat visitors: approachable Italian food (including big-as-your-head meatballs over spaghetti), strong and precisely poured cocktails, a lively crowd, and a comfortable-yet-classy aesthetic (think mirrored bar, deeply curved booths, and round Cinzano tables). And while the interior definitely gives off old-school Rat Pack-era vibes, in truth, the restaurant has only been open since 2007. Still, it's been popular since day one, and two years ago, even spawned a fish-forward spinoff, Little Dom's Seafood, a few hours north in Carpinteria.
Because Little Dom's is perpetually crowded, we chatted with general manager Jessica Schmidt for our The One Who Keeps The Book series, a recurring feature that aims to answer all the most important questions about how to get into a restaurant. Here are her tips and tricks for scoring a table, the booths she considers the best seat in the house, and what to order once you're comfortably ensconced inside.
Spaghetti and meatballs at Little Dom's.
How far in advance do you release reservations?
Schmidt: We open up our reservations in four-week blocks. We actually restrict our reservations to parties of six or less; it's a nice feature for restaurants that you can set parameters like that on Resy.
Can larger parties still book a table?
Yes, they can call us to do that, but we have limited seating options for bigger groups.
How quickly do tables get booked?
Typically about a week in advance.
Do you hold seats for walk-ins?
The pandemic has shifted how a lot of that works here. We do always have a handful of tables that we would have offline. With the pandemic, we're starting to get back to where we might be, blocking tables for walk-ins. But we've also created more of a cancellation market. On Resy, there's the virtual waitlist, which is a nice feature that helps restaurants and guests.
What's the typical wait time for a walk-in?
It really just depends. On a busy night, prime time, we would refer to it as a cancellation list, because we don't want to hand out empty promises. In this newer market, we've all gotten more comfortable with technology and used to the fact that people are busy. What we like to do to seat more people is an outbuy: We typically allow two hours for a reservation, but if we're not that busy, we will offer you an outbuy option, where you can only have the table for a set amount of time, say, an hour and a half.
How long is your Notify list, on average?
Our Notify list isn't usually more than five or six tables. Night-of, when the restaurant gets really full, we just have a cancellation list and move through that.
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The bar is two deep on busy weekends.
What do you think is the best seat in the house?
Oooh, that's tough, because I like to believe there is no bad seat in this house. But I would say that the most preferred are our bar booths. If I could create a restaurant of only our bar booths, I would.
Can people request specific tables (and do they)?
We do allow requests, but no guarantees.
What are your busiest and least busy times?
Between 6:30 and 9 p.m. is our busiest window every night. We have about 110 seats now, which is a little more than pre-pandemic because of our extension patio. Thursdays and Fridays are definitely our busiest nights. As for the least busy time, breakfast is usually pretty calm.
It's Friday night at 7 p.m. Set the scene for me.
At that point in the evening, the playlist is transitioning from something that feels like 1960s/'70s to more modern-day as it gets later in the evening. We'll be full at the bar, and one to two people deep standing at the bar, as well. We've got a very active interior. The vibe in general feels very communal: Our guests will see people they know, go chat with them. There's a really lively, community-driven vibe here at Little Dom's. We're happy to see the same faces over and over again.
How would you describe the menu?
California-influenced Italian cuisine, because we do like to use what's available here and what's at the farmers markets. Our executive chef and owners traveled all over Italy to explore the different styles of pizza and chose what they liked best. Our wood-fired pizzas are made in a distinctly Roman style. And there are some distinctly Southern Italian elements, like Calabrian chiles, on our menu.
Make yourself comfortable.
What are the most popular things on the menu?
People love the spaghetti and meatballs. We're really known for the meatballs, which are quite large: They're a mixture of beef and pork, with a little fennel seed for flavor, and are served with our housemade spaghetti and a rich Bolognese meat sauce. Customers also love our rice balls, which are basically arancini made with mushroom risotto, wrapped around mozzarella and provolone, then fried up 'til they're golden brown. Our chicken Parm is a real showstopper, too: We pound the chicken out until it's really thin, so it's seven or eight inches long when it hits the table. It's breaded and fried, then served with sauce that has some cheese incorporated into it, and a topping of fresh mozzarella, provolone, and good Parmesan that gets melted and blistered.
Does the menu change much? Do you run a lot of specials?
We have one regular nightly special that's a set item, which diners love because they know which nights we're serving their favorite dishes. On Fridays, we serve a very popular four-layer lasagna. It's made with herbed ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Bolognese sauce.
Little Dom's used to own the 101 Coffee Shop, which we sadly had to close during the pandemic. Our Tuesday night special is a dish from that restaurant: fried chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans. It's our way to honor that space. We do like to have some fun with what's at the market, so we've also started to get back into doing more market-driven specials on Tuesday through Thursday nights.
You mentioned breakfast earlier. Little Dom's also has a great morning menu. What do you recommend for the early birds?
We're most famous for our blueberry ricotta pancakes. You get a nice sweet-tartness from the blueberries, which really complements the ricotta, and because we cook them in clarified butter, the pancakes are lightly crunchy outside and really fluffy inside. People also love the breakfast pizza, which is one of our wood-oven pizzas topped with a sunny side-up egg. My personal favorite is the eggs funghi, a vegetarian play on eggs Benedict. We top wood-roasted mushrooms with fennel pollen hollandaise and eggs — it's so good.
Do you need a reservation for breakfast?
Breakfast is done a little differently than our dinner service, as you order at the counter. Weekend brunch is still full-service, though.
Tell me a little bit about the market next door to the restaurant.
We really built out that space during COVID, and now it's where you can pop in to pick up really delicious Italian sodas, good olive oil, balsamic vinegar, canned tomatoes, that kind of thing. It's a great place to get a gift — and we actually offer free gift wrapping. We also always have two types of fresh pasta that you can buy to cook at home: spaghetti and one other shape. Right now, it's tonnarelli.
Any other tips/tricks for making the most out of a night at Little Dom's?
I always highly recommend that you let us know if you're celebrating something special, especially if you're booking through Resy. We really love to be able to help if something is being celebrated.
Karen Palmer is a Los Angeles-based food writer who spends most of her free time thinking about pizza and pasta. Follow her carb-rich lifestyle on Instagram. Follow Resy, too.
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This Song Doesn't Make Any Sense, Parody Song Lyrics of Eiffel 65, "Blue (Da Ba Dee)"
Song Parodies -> "This Song Doesn't Make Any Sense"
"This Song Doesn't Make Any Sense"
Another parody originally by Weirdo Jace that I redid to work (hesitates to say better). It's about how nonsensicle and minimalist the lyrics to Eiffel 65's hit song Blue (Da Ba Dee) are. Enjoy!
I sound just like a robot.
DKTOS but I kind of get what the song is about from your parody, and it's funny.
who's "they"? There was only one singer.
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Local fashion designer heads for Audi Star Creation final Vietnamese Nguyen Hoang Tu has become one of 12 finalists in the fashion design competition Audi Star Creation 2014 (ASC) in Singapore. ASC is one of the four main events of the Asia Fashion Exchange festival. The finalists, who hail from seven Asian countries and are aged between 16 and 25, have been picked following the screening of 418 entries from 14 countries. They will face off at the Runway Showdown, organized at the [email protected] in Singapore on May 12. They will be required to submit six original and commercially viable designs that reflect this year's theme "The Asian Perspective". All the contestants must have less than two years' fashion design experience. Three winners will be named by a panel of judges who are leading experts in the fashion industry. Prizes include 10,000 Singapore dollars and a one-year internship at high-end fashion retailer FJ Benjamin. On top of that, FJ Benjamin … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 1/5
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The Amazing Race to unveil nine celebrity teams Transgender singer Huong Giang from Vietnam Idol 2012 contest and her partner, Vietnamese Canadian athlete Criss Lai, will be one of the nine teams to compete in the third season of The Amazing Race 2014 Nine couples who are models, singers and actors had a meeting with local media to announce the third season of The Amazing Race Vietnam. Models Trang Khieu and Trang Khan, singers Kiwi Ngo Mai Trang, Huong Giang Idol, Son Ngoc Minh Vmusic, Miko Lan Trinh, Dinh Khai Anh, and actors Long Dien and their partners showed up at the meeting. However, the names of the 9th couple will not be unveiled until the last minute. This year the reality show will be broadcast on VTV6 and VTV9, instead of VTV3 as in two previous years. Each pit stop of the race will be divided into two episodes and screened from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday starting from June 21. The Amazing Race Vietnam, produced by BHD and VTV3, is a 30-day race around … [Read more...] about Art&Entertainment News Headlines 23/5
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Painter expresses bold emotion "The paintings are very strong and impressive. I see the power of life through the paintings, especially those which feature human beings," said the homemaker, whose husband suggested she come to the exhibition. "I prefer the large ones but my house is small so this painting will fit. "The colours are very joyful. I like the lotus, the flower of Viet Nam. And it's very nice to have something Vietnamese inside my house." The 60 paintings on display feature Vietnamese people's love, landscape and life in different periods of time. "May is associated with many events. It's the start of summer as sun shines its brilliant rays. It's also the 'hot spot' where brave soldiers are shining to defend the national sovereignty," artist Luc explained. Born in 1943 in the central city of Hue, Luc graduated from Ha Noi Fine Arts University in 1977 and became a member of the Vietnamese Fine Arts Association. His work takes a realist approach to subjects like … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 31/5
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British harpist to charm HCM City British harpist and singer-songwriter Georgia Ruth's exquisite songs which are "full of longing and melody" and her angelic, serene voice will chill out the boiling hot mid-summer weather when she and her band play in HCM City on July 1, the British Council said in a release. Week of Pines, Ruth's debut album in May 2013 was praised by critics for its "mixture of soft pop and reimagined traditionals". The website of the Arts Council of Wales said: "From the motorik drive of the title track, to the darker Eno-like string arrangements, the stark joyfulness of a Welsh sea shanty accompanied by wheezing reed organ, or the more wistful folk ballads: this is a varied and intriguing collection of songs. Ruth and her band will perform at the HCM City Conservatory of Music, 118 Nguyen Du, District 1. Artists gather for print workshop Forty artists from Thailand and the country gathered at the Hue Printmaking Workshop, which opened yesterday and will continue … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 22/6
In the Shadow of Appearances – an art party for enthusiasts The group exhibition "In the Shadow of Appearances" – a summer group exhibition featuring artworks by Thien Do, Ha Manh Thang, Hoang Duong Cam, Nguyen Thanh Truc, Tran Van Thao and Lien Truong, has just opened at Galerie Quynh in downtown HCMC. Whether depicting traumatic topographies, examining personal and collective histories and memories, or questioning the rules and regulations of the society, the six participating artists in this exhibition look at the visible and the invisible – those that are seen, hidden or rarely acknowledged. All the works can be considered a kind of visual or metaphorical arts, with each artist highlighting ways of erasing, layering, rewriting, repositioning and reimagining. With varied styles, varied materials and varied themes, the exhibition seems to be a fabulous party for enthusiasts to discover the local contemporary arts. All the artists have given many … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 21/6


Hermes' 2017 fragrance launch, Twilly d'Hermes, was inspired by the vibrant spirit of young women and the brilliant, colorful prints of Hermes' iconic scarves. This scent for women is fresh, free, bold, unapologetic, unpredictable and optimistic. Powdery florals mingle with ginger, tuberose and sandalwood with a playfulness reminiscent of a girl twirling her skirt in the street. Each bottle is adorned with a hand-tied silk ribbon giving it the undeniable attention to detail that you expect from the house of Hermes.


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The Boeing 707 family - that includes the forerunner Model 367-80, the KC-135 series of military transports and the slightly smaller Model 720 - was the pioneer of the sweptback wing, incorporating podded engines borrowed from the B-47 military bomber. It was the aircraft that many regard as the design that really ushered in the Jet-Age.
This new book from the established aviation historian Graham Simons examines the entire course of the Boeing 707's history, charting an impressive design evolution and illustrating the many ways in which the 707's legacy continues to be felt to this day. In laying the foundation for Boeing's preeminence on the word's jetliner market during the 1980s and 90s, the 707 paved the way for future innovations in both civilian and military fields and Graham Simons has put together an image-packed history that records the historic and landmark milestones of this iconic aircraft type.
While recommended for the general reader, this should be an essential addition for 707 enthusiasts.
Splendid the iconography part, with beautiful photos and many posters and poster of the time, with which it is fulfilled a nostalgic return to the sixties.
...this is an impressive volume that is well-written, and easy to read. Its research is of a high standard. It will, of course, appeal to Boeing 707/ C-135 'enthusiasts' and as such could well become a 'Standard Reference Work' on its subject.


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Additionally, Nine Parchments is part of the Trineverse bundle ($16 at 79 percent off), which also includes all three Trine games. Then there's the Frozenbyte Collection 2017 bundle ($13 at 86 percent off), which comes with the Trine series, Shadowgrounds, Shadowgrounds Survivor and Shadwen. Plus you can try most of them before you buy: there are demos for Trine, Trine 2, Shadowgrounds, Shadowgrounds Survivor and Shadwen.
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Finland's independence, save big on great games from Finnish developers during this week's Midweek Madness*!
Take a look at the release trailer from below.
Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast 'em up game of magical mayhem from Frozenbyte!
More info from our blog.
Already heard who is the last playable character in Nine Parchments? See all the playable characters in the video below, including the final surprise appearance!
Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte. The game's story is set in the Trine universe and it will be released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and for PC on Steam in 2017.
If you're interested, please also note that Nine Parchment's will be playable in the following events! More info from our latest blog post here on our website.
Nine Parchments for Switch Announced with New Gameplay!
The colorful Trine world will be see on Nintendo Switch this year with our next title, Nine Parchments. Take a look at the game from the new trailer below! Other announced platforms are PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Here is also a list of the game's upcoming features!
PS. We'll be heading over to Hamburg in Germany in June 9-11th for Magnology where we'll have a new playable demo of Nine Parchments. So stop by if you're in the area!
Has-Been Heroes Now Available on Steam!
We are happy to announce that our new game Has-Been Heroes is now available. You can check out the new release trailer from below.
Has-Been Heroes is a roguelike game developed by Frozenbyte in partnership with GameTrust, and it's now available on Steam for all regions! The game is also available for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One in North America. The release for other regions is slated for early next week on April 4th.
There's one below but more new screenshots from the game can be found from our blog.
New Roguelike Strategy Game from Frozenbyte - Has-Been Heroes Announced!
We're excited to announce Has-Been Heroes, a blend of strategy and action with a roguelike twist coming in March 2017. Check out the trailer below!
Embark on an epic journey with the Has-Been Heroes, a group of legendary champions once celebrated throughout the kingdom for their heroic deeds - they have killed rats, rescued a prince, fought wars, slain a dragon... The kingdom prospered and peace prevailed. Legends grew old, and stories faded. The heroes weren't needed.
Developed by Frozenbyte in partnership with GameTrust. The game will be available for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4 and XBOX One.
We are happy to announce our new game Nine Parchments, coming in 2017! It's a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem that takes our studio back to colorful fantasy!
You can check the chaotic co-op game play from the announcement trailer below. Also feel free to check this blog post on our website for more information and screenshots!


Hopes of the Governor signing the watered down "3 Feet Bill", or Senate Bill 1464 by Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, were dashed when he vetoed the bill on new-found fears of state liability in the event of a collision. The governor wrote in his veto message that, "Crossing a double yellow line is an inherently dangerous act that increases the risk of head-on collisions", and noted that the law could result in the state being sued if such collisions occurred. While the section allowing drivers to cross a double yellow traffic marking remains unchanged from its first incarnation, and having been vetted by both houses twice, the Governor's fear of lawsuit, (or protecting the assets of the state depending on your view) prevented him from signing the Bill into Law.
About 20 other states have a "3 Foot Rule" so there must be some precedent to indemnify the state from motorist collisions resulting from passing a person riding a bike.
More than 90 percent of Sacramento-area workers who make more than $25,000 annually and bike to work, also own a car, census figures show.
So despite the lack of a 3 foot safety buffer, there are less drivers likely to infringe on a bike rider's "space", and even people that own a car are using their bicycles more. The decreasing number of drivers, or those willing to drive is shrinking the states' revenue stream from motor vehicle operation.
And we pointed out in an earlier opinion, the trend in decreasing motor vehicle use will create a funding gap for the nation and the state, that will trickle down to the city that we illustrated here.
Perhaps with this growing realization, the Governor signed Assembly Bill 2189 by Democratic Assemblyman Gil Cedillo, Los Angeles, giving undocumented immigrants the right to legally drive in California.
Documents expected to be provided by the President's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program were not approved by California's list of specific documents to obtain a drivers license, and this Bill adds the documents to the list, thus enabling the undocumented to become documented licensed drivers. Voila! A short lived artificial stimulant is created by increasing the number of people who can legally drive in the state. With the veto of SB1464, are bike riders at risk from these new drivers anymore than they already are?
Assemblyman Cedillo contends that issuing driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants will enhance public safety by ensuring that they are trained and tested, and making it more likely that they will buy insurance. Or not, as the state of New Mexico discovered after passing a similar law.
Considering AB 2189 may affect as many as 400 – 450,000 undocumented immigrants in the President's program, Assemblyman Cedillo figures it would apply to less than one in every four undocumented immigrants in California.
All these "new" drivers are more customers for the gas pump and car market to slow the rate of diminishing revenue to state coffers.
While it would be nice for California to join the growing list of states more interested in their citizen's safety than maintaining the status quo, commonsense should prevail among road users so that everyone makes it home safely. Statistically speaking, it is still safer to ride your bike down the street than it is to walk across it.
One of the common complaints of drivers against cyclists is that cyclists run red lights.
This complaint is echoed across the water to Australia, where researchers from the Monash University Accident Research Centre surveyed over 2,000 cyclists to find out why. In a paper published in Accident Analysis and Prevention, the researchers broke down the reasons given and found that "the most common reasons cited for riding through red lights could be at least partially mitigated by more inclusive road infrastructure, amendments to road rules and targeted education programs". Based on the research, there are 3 mitigation measures to reduce infractions: infrastructure, laws, and education.
Apparently cyclists "down under" are just as frustrated at signalized intersections that do not sense the presence of their presence just as many of the signals here in the OC fail in a likewise fashion.
Supposedly we are to have painted decals on the road sensors that will indicate where to place the bike so as to trip the sensor, and the researchers in Australia suggest doing the same. When you see one, be sure to let us know.
Dr Johnson said infrastructure adjustments could help resolve the problem of detector loops not being triggered by bikes and leaving cyclists stranded during low-traffic periods.
"Cyclists across Australia were frustrated by their inability to change traffic lights," Dr Johnson said.
The sensitivity of traffic sensors can be adjusted, although more intersections are using cameras at intersections to sense traffic flow and trigger signal changes. So although you properly rode all the way to the intersection, if the light doesn't change what do you do; especially if you're trying to turn left in a two lane turn pocket?
As the suburbs of the OC decay into the high-density tax generating urban developments that are needed to accommodate growth in population, infrastructure design and implementation becomes a key in allowing all road users to go about their way in a timely and safe manner.
As a recent example of cyclist provisioning into roads before they are built, look no further than the most recent new pavement in the OC , Alton, in Lake Forest, continuing from from Trabuco/Irvine reveals a cycle sensor placed in the pavement in the bike lane to trip the new signal – yay!
Brea is another city with these sensors, and they work great – when properly calibrated!
So the motorists are right, cyclists are running red lights all over the planet! Madness, Mayhem, and Chaos ensues! Or not.
Enforcement of flagrant stop sign and red light violations will help curb bad behavior of both cyclists and motorists, while good infrastructure will encourage safer travel and better behavior by all parties.
As far as amending road rules; California could adopt the Idaho Stop Law. After all, there isn't a "requirement" that drivers "put a foot on the ground" to indicate a complete stop. Even if you can track-stand for 15 minutes, some jurisdictions will consider you "moving" and issue a citation.
Carl Bianchi is regarded as the father of the Idaho Stop and says, ""Police were ticketing bike riders for failing to come to a complete, foot-down stop. Judges, however, saw "technical violations" clogging up their courts. "We recognized that the realities of bicycling were a lot different than driving a car," Bianchi said. But the year after the Idaho Stop became law, bicycle injuries in the state actually declined by 14.5 percent.For a history of how the law came to be, see here.
For a "debate" about the law, see here. A FAQ about the law is here, and the San Francisco Bike Coalition's 4 point plan to "Idaho-ize" California is here.
With respect to the Idaho Stop, it would appear greater awareness and education would be required throughout the state and in fact education was a requirement in the original 1982 version. In 1988 the provision authorizing bicycle safety education programs was eliminated from the codified statute because as it turned out, special training was unnecessary; people naturally understood the concept and respected the right of way of others.
Education is an on-going effort for road users, developers, and traffic engineers alike. New technologies, lessons learned (ie: best practices), and new laws all require an occasional update to our worldview.
The OCBC incorporates the latest and best practices in its cyclist education and outreach efforts to teach rights and responsibilities, safe and defensive riding skills, and good behaviors. Sign up for our next class here. Additionally, we provide input to planning processes to represent cyclist interests – contact us for details.
Since there are many cities in Orange County, not all have their signals synchronized with their neighbors, nor are all signal detectors set to detect cyclists. You can help identify and fix this by noting the intersection, and contacting the appropriate city through our Street Repair page, or tell us by Blowing the Whistle On It, and we'll take it from there.
For answering the question of why cyclists run red lights, sometimes it's because the car-centric infrastructure gives them no other choice, sometimes the signal timing is too short to safely cross an intersection at bicycle speed, and sometimes it's because they're just jerks willing to risk their life at the expense of another's right of way.
While better enforcement, or (sadly) natural selection will take care of the latter, join us to lead Orange County to a more cycle friendly future.


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What can we possibly say about YAMAHA's new R1 except .... we just made the streetbike better yet!
Leave that stock bodywork on. You will need to remove the big YZF logos (we have reshaped them and designed them to be installed on the bottom of the fairing. Tapeworks designed the devilishly sinister-looking front number plate shape using a 3-piece installation. The two rear number plate outlines are in silver and further accentuate the pointy tail without having to remove the "R1" decals on the tail. SWEET!
You get the modernized graphics, the trick looking curved rear number plate, repositioned and YZF logos, and of course the big YAMAHAs on the lowers. There's even a small YAMAHA installed up front. Too trick (the bike and the graphics)!!!


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Kendall and Kylie Are Pulling an MKA, Announce Their First Full Fashion Line
It was only a matter of time.
By Alexandra Thurmond
Kendall and Kylie have steadily been adding various ventures to their growing fashion empire — from collaborations with Topshop and PacSun to their own flash sale site and footwear line — and now they're taking things to the next level. They've teased the project before, but WWD has officially confirmed that the sisters are launching a full contemporary line for Spring 2016.
"This is all us. It's enjoyable to be able to fully create," Kendall said of the designs. "I feel like we've both really evolved our styles, and this represents what we want to wear," Kylie added. The collection reflects both girls' personal style: Kendall's modern minimalism and Kylie's edgy, streetwear look. The styles range from '60s inspired gingham co-ords and cute crop tops paired with culottes to sleek mini-dresses and sleeveless blazers, cut in mostly black and white, with subtle touches of light blue and pink.
In a somewhat surprising move for the social media stars, they will not be appearing in the campaign. "I think it's really cool to kind of step back and be a part of the shoot and actually being the creative person behind it," Kendall said. "And it makes it more about the clothes," Kylie added of their decision.
The collection will sit at a decidedly higher price point than their previous lines, tops selling for around $75 while matching sets and jackets will be closer to $200 — slightly more expensive, but still accessible to their fans, and offering a higher level of quality. "One main thing that we wanted to cover was to make sure that it was affordable and still beautiful," Kendall noted. It won't be available until next spring, but we have a feeling they'll be sharing sneak peeks on their social media accounts leading up to the release. We'll definitely be watching.
Related: Kendall and Kylie Wear Head-To-Toe Black for Summer, Pull It Off Perfectly
Go behind the scenes on Kendall's Teen Vogue cover shoot!


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Legal Officers Visit Nord Stream AG Office, Execute No Property Seizure - Source
© Sputnik / Grigoriy Sisoev
https://sputniknews.com/europe/201805301064937508-russia-nord-stream-office/
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Legal officers visited the office of Nord Stream AG, the operator of a Russian gas pipeline of the same name, in Switzerland but they did not execute any property seizure orders, a source with knowledge of the situation told Sputnik on Wednesday.
"Legal officers have visited the office, but there was no [property] seizure," the source said.
Nord Stream AG is the operator of an existing gas pipeline of the same name, while Nord Stream 2 AG is the operator of the Nord Stream 2 project, which envisages the construction of two gas pipelines that will run from the Russian coast through the Baltic Sea to a hub in Germany.
READ MORE: Remaining Permits for Nord Stream 2 May Be Issued in Summer — Gas Concern's Head
In March, Chief Commercial Officer of Ukrainian oil giant Naftogaz Yuriy Vitrenko said that his company did not exclude the possibility of appealing to a Swiss court to demand the seizure of Nord Stream AG and Nord Stream 2 AG shares to recover Gazprom's debt related to the decision of the Stockholm Arbitration Court.
Remaining Permits for Nord Stream 2 May Be Issued in Summer - Gas Concern's Head
In February 2018, the Stockholm arbitration court partially satisfied Naftogaz claims over what it said was the failure of the Russian energy giant to supply agreed volumes of gas for transit, ordering Gazprom to pay $4.63 billion to the Ukrainian company. However, taking into account the amount of money previously awarded to Gazprom in relation with the gas supply contract, the mutual offset of liabilities resulted in Gazprom's obligation to pay $2.5 billion.
Earlier in March, Gazprom said it was against Ukraine resolving its economic problems at its expense and launched the procedure to terminate contracts with Naftogaz.
On March 21, Gazprom filed a motion with the Svea Court of Appeal in Sweden requesting that the Stockholm arbitration ruling to be partially annulled.
The Nord Stream 2 project has been welcomed by some countries in Europe, such as Germany and Austria, and opposed by others, including Eastern European states, such as Ukraine, which currently transfers Russian gas to Europe and may suffer transit revenue drops if Nord Stream 2 becomes operational.
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pipeline, Nord Stream, Naftogaz, Stockholm arbitration court, Gazprom, Switzerland, Ukraine


This is the operator's manual for the New Holland 90 bale handler.
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Standard amenities also include a private balcony, alarm clock, telephone, television and kitchen. No non-smoking units are available. This rate does not include daily housekeeping. However, it may be purchased at the front desk for a nominal fee.
Standard amenities include a private balcony, alarm clock, telephone, television, and kitchen. No non-smoking units are available. This rate does not include daily housekeeping. However, it may be purchased at the front desk for a nominal fee.


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Subchronic inhalation toxicity of dimethylformamide in rats and mice.
Craig DK; Weir RJ; Wagner W; Groth D
Drug Chem Toxicol 1984; 7(6):551-571
The subchronic toxicity of dimethylformamide (68122) (DMF) was studied in rats and mice. Fischer-344-rats and B6C3F1-mice were exposed to 0, 150, 300, 600, or 1,200 parts per million (ppm) DMF 6 hours daily, 5 days per week for 12 weeks. The animals were observed for overt signs of toxicity. Body weights were monitored. After 60 days of exposure, all survivors were killed and necropsied. Blood was taken for clinical chemistry and hematology analyses. Few overt signs of toxicity were seen. Only three rats died during the study, one 300ppm male and one rat of each sex at 1,200ppm. Eleven mice died or were sacrificed moribund during the study. Most were from the 600 and 1,200ppm groups. Body weights were significantly depressed in males from week 4 on and in females from week 2 on. Dose/related increases in serum cholesterol occurred. There were slight decreases in erythrocyte count, hematocrit, and hemoglobin, and an increase in number of reticulocytes. Treatment related lesions were seen only in the liver. These included yellow/brown pigmented areas, areas of collapse near the central veins, and fibrosis in rats, and yellow/brown pigmentation, hepatic cytomegaly around central veins, and cellular necrosis in mice. No histopathologic changes were seen in rats given 150ppm DMF. The authors conclude that the liver may be the target organ for DMF. The no effect dose is below 150ppm and the maximum tolerated dose is below 600ppm.
NIOSH-Author; Safety-research; Laboratory-techniques; Safety-monitoring; Respiratory-equipment; Respiration; Pulmonary-system
DCTODJ
Drug and Chemical Toxicology


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Taxi Fare Well Spent.
-What's your name?
Emma I said.
– You remind me of a girlfriend from New York.
A taxi driver who comes from New York?, I wondered silently. He immediately sparked my curiosity and my rebelious mind set out to ask questions.
When were you in NY?
– Three years ago. I lived there for seven years because I was in love.
I only have 15 minutes on this cab, but there's definitely a story here.
And was your girlfriend Spanish? I, said.
– No, she is Mexican, Have you ever been told you look Mexican?
– Yes, countless times, at least Latin-American… So, do you live here now?
-Now I live here but you know what, actually I live floating in the universe of "The love and hurt"… I'm a zombie. I'm alive, but i'm actually dead.
I almost break into applause, I can swear to you, that this was his own fantastic phrase, not mine.
Tell me your story, I asked him almost pleadingly and for the first time in my life, I crossed my fingers that the traffic would get worst in this chaotic city.
– My story is very long, "Morenita" (Which is slang for brunette), are you sure you want to hear it? Like if I wasn't already eating out of his hand when he called me "Morenita".
Of course, I want to hear it all. I said so fast I could hear the pitch of voice getting higher and higher, And then with a twinkle of his eyes that I guarantee would light up the darkest night, he told me one of the most fascinating love tragedies that I've ever heard.
I do not know if it's all truth, but I'm professing fervent faith in these love stories, so I decided to believe him:
His name is Raul and the woman who broke his heart is called Shunita. Shunita is an orphan, as could be inferred, because Raul never dared to tell me directly, she left México 15 years ago, running away from her world of prostitution. She did not speak English when she moved to New York for the American dream. In México, everything has a dreamlike texture, it's like walking in a dream. It is a country that puts a place where the environment stimulates: the colors, the smells, the food; walking among so many different types of weather by merely 20 km of distance. He said.
Raul never said he had been there, I wouldn't be surprised if half of his story was an invention of his mind, but I was enjoying the narration so much, that I did not care about how much of it was true or whether or not he was telling a different reality.
He did describe places and cuisine like an expert; He proudly told me that he and Shunita ate the same amount of spice and turmeric, ginger or any peppers, he was proud of it. he also explained that there, in that amazing country coexist three religions: Catholicism, Christianity and Peopleism. (Peopleism; to have faith in people)
Imagine, Morenita; for them everything has to do with punishment, my Shunita is a Catholic and she has nine siblings, meaning that I had to learn a lot of names to follow conversations when I spoke of religion or family, and I was always very slow when it came to memorize things… but love does do miracles, I remember every single one of them and could talk about it as if I'd known them for decades. He said.
And what happened later, why did you leave New York? I wanted to swallow my question but it was too late… Those bright eyes filled with tears. He was silent. Sniffing like he had a runny nose.
There it was, the perfect representation of a broken heart.
I was silent, I didn't want to stick my nose too far in, even though it was already too far… After a while he pulled himself together and explained why he was now living in the UK.
He had a master plan of proposing to Shunita. He had been saving up for 3 years, to afford a plane ticket to México. so he could ask Shunita's brother for his blessing to marry her… One day, Shunita found the savings he had keept in the house and left with the money. She was never seen again.
I never would have imagined it, Morenita. Because she was a nice woman, she was shy, quiet, always trying not to step on people's toes. I do not know what happened. At first I thought she was in danger,or that she was injured. I looked non-stop for her, went to the police, went to hospitals… Until I discovered the money was gone too…. I suffered… I was in pain… love hurts.
I stopped going to work and I got careless, I became a zombie… overstayed my visa. Therefore… they deported me.
And now I'm back here, I wear an orthopedic belt because I hurt my back when i was working in construction so now I make a living out of driving…
After hearing the complete story, I was shocked… I was speechless, I said to him that even a zombie can be treated, and it might take a long time to regenerate all of the lost pieces of his heart. Not every woman was the same, and the wheel of fortune always spins… there is hope, as long as you are still breathing. Time heals, love heals as well… I said.
-Sure, I can fell in love, Morenita, but after living the greatest love, nothing will ever be the same, he said.
Maybe you haven't met her yet, Shunita was just a sneak peek of the greatest love that's about to come. I said.
I rushed out of the car after thanking him for sharing his story, got into my house and cried for an hour… He had touched a sensible fiber of my heart. But to preach of hope is much easier said than done.
Emma.
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U.S. Air Force Announces Ellsworth AFB as First B-21 Base
U.S. Air Force B-21 | Northrop Grumman
The Air Force announced Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, has been selected as the preferred location for the first operational B-21 Raider bomber and the formal training unit, March 27.
Whiteman AFB, Missouri, and Dyess AFB, Texas, will receive B-21s as they become available.
The Air Force used a deliberate process to minimize mission impact during the transition, maximize facility reuse, minimize cost and reduce overhead.
"These three bomber bases are well suited for the B-21," said Secretary of the Air Force Heather A. Wilson. "We expect the first B-21 Raider to be delivered beginning in the mid-2020s, with subsequent deliveries phased across all three bases."
Ellsworth AFB was selected as the first location because it provides sufficient space and existing facilities necessary to accommodate simultaneous missions at the lowest cost and with minimal operational impact across all three bases. The Air Force will incrementally retire existing B-1 Lancers and B-2 Spirits when a sufficient number of B-21s are delivered.
"We are procuring the B-21 Raider as a long-range, highly-survivable aircraft capable of penetrating enemy airspace with a mix of weapons," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein. "It is a central part of a penetrating joint team."
Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, and Minot AFB, North Dakota, will continue to host the B-52 Stratofortress which is expected to continue conducting operations through 2050.
The Air Force will make its final B-21 basing decision following compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and other regulatory and planning processes. That decision is expected in 2021 and is part of the overall Air Force Strategic Basing Process.
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Khadi — the national fabric of India — which is a symbol of Indian textile heritage, is growing bigger and better with every passing day. Getting a contemporary twist, the presence of this fabric was hard to miss at recent fashion shows in the country.Even the goverment reportedly set to promote the fabric aggressively in international market. Designers feel that the fabric is here to stay and can be worn by people across all generations.
Designers, who advocate sustainable clothing, say that it is because of all the changes that khadi has undergone over the years as a fabric, has resulted in it becoming a rage in the current fashion circuit.
Initially seen as a fabric of comfort than style, the new wave of acceptance has seen it transformfrom dresses and jackets to bridal lehengas and deconstructed local silhouettes."Khadi before Independence was considered as the fabric for the political pioneer and the rural people. Be that as it may, now it has discovered its way into the closet of fashion conscious people. Earlier the type of khadi available was khadi cotton, which had a coarse texture and feel. However, many varieties of khadi like khadi silk and khadi wool are also available now. It has facets spreading from printed, embroidery, hand spun to hand loomed, warp print and jacquard. The variety that we get today is not limited to the politician's trousseau of a Nehru-style jacket. It has turned into a style statement for the majority and the youthful horde of present day India," say designer duo Gatik and Monisha Bhandari.
Mainstream designers like Rajesh Pratap Singh, Rohit Bal, Anju Modi, Payal Jain, Poonam Bhagat and even Manish Malhotra have showcased their collections revolving around khadi in various fashion shows in the last few years. In an interview earlier this year, Malhotra went to the extent of saying that India's handloom industry, including khadi has taken the centre-stage in the fashion world.
The importance of sustainability has played a crucial role in the resurrection of khadi. "Khadi has gained worldwide appreciation as it is handmade, durable, long lasting and organic in nature. With the growing awareness of sustainability, the demand for khadi has increased. Lots of events and seminars are also being organised by the government to promote khadi to the international market," share designer duo, Tantia and Priyangsu Maji.
"As the world is getting more and more sensitive towards the environment, sustainable fabrics are in demand, more now than ever. People have begun to opt for naturally spun fabrics over synthetic and khadi being one of the best amongst them has seen a lot of growth since then. It is also seen as a luxury product now. World over, people appreciate its imperfect perfection With more research, especially in design, coming in and better weaving technology being employed, we'll soon see a better quality of khadi being made into high-quality garments of the future," add designer duo, Gatik and Monisha Bhandari.
"Handwoven fabric has its own feel and touch and very few countries would be having anything which is made by hands, everything would be made by machines. So in that case khadi will have a very special place in the global market. It will be a rare fabric which is both hand spun and hand woven. It will become a luxury as it would rarely be available in future as it is completely handmade," concludes Joshi.
Khadi as a style statement sees a lot of the designs being aimed at the youngsters. They strongly recommend that the youth should consider wearing it as a daily wear."Khadi is so versatile that youngsters can wear it as top, shirts and dresses in their day-today life. Besides, what makes it perfect as a daily wear is that it can also be worn in all seasons — it gives you warmth in winters and keeps you cool in summers," shares Joshi.
Contrary to general perception, khadi caters to both men and women. "You can make the fabric a part of your life in a fun way. Khadi tops can be sported as formal and casual wear, depending on what you team them with. These can be worn with jeans, formal pants or even skirts. Sporty kurtas can be teamed with either a pair of denims or cotton pyjamas," suggests Gatik and Monisha . It does not stop just with clothes. "For footwear, opt for a pair of Kolhapuri chappals that will lend you an ethnic yet contemporary look. Nowadays, even corporate office goers opt for kurtas," they add.