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According to the UN, it is one of the least developed countries in the world. It has one of the lowest values of HDI (Human Development Index). It amounts to 0.4, placing Burkina Faso on the 185th place among 188 countries.
43.7% of the society makes less than 1.90 USD per day
the youth literacy index is 52.5%, which makes it one of the lowest in the world
only 37.7% people aged 15 or more can read and write
80% of the employed population works in agriculture
We teach resourcefulness and the basics of farming to about
families from the village of Gourcy
We are training
women for the profession of a dressmaker
Disturbing news is reaching us from the capital of Burkina Faso. A few days ago we lost contact with Gosia Tomaszewska. Yesterday, we managed to speak on the phone for a while. As a result of growing protests by citizens against the presence of French troops in Burkina Faso, the authorities have cut off internet access throughout the country.
"They've turned off everyone's internet, so it's been chaos. We are waiting to see what will happen next. I hope everything will get back to normal," says Gosia Tomaszewska, who is responsible for our projects in Togo and Burkina Faso and lives in Ouagadougou.
Burkina Faso's economic situation is in a woeful state and is driving the world's fastest growing food crisis. Increasing terrorist attacks in the north of the country and this year's drought, which has devastated agriculture, have meant that 3.2 million people now require urgent food aid. More than 7.4 million people in the Sahel region have already left their homes as a result of the crop failure.
The current protests against the stationing of French troops in the country centre on the belief that Western support, although intended to help in the fight against terrorism, is drawing in further attacks. The people of Burkina Faso are also demanding an explanation of what is contained in the growing number of French military convoys whose route takes them from the port of Ivory Coast through their country to Niger. It is precisely the areas on the border between Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso that have been overrun by jihadists. The people of Burkina Faso are demanding an explanation and making heavy accusations that the West is arming the attackers instead of solving the problem. A few days ago, protesters stopped one of the northbound convoys on the outskirts of Ouagadougou, demanding that the containers they were carrying be opened.
"We are waiting to see what happens next. It is not ruled out that there may even be an attempt to overthrow the government in the coming days." says Gosia Tomaszewska.
However, as the food crisis continues, we know that we need to scale up our farming operations even further. Thanks to the wonderful donors who have put their trust in us, recognizing the difficult situation in the country, in a few weeks we will start the construction of another borehole. This will allow us to irrigate yet another part of the garden.
You can help too! The simple mechanism of kick-starting local agriculture, which the Good Factory has brought to life in Gourcy, means that people don't have to flee their homes in search of work and sustenance, and by producing food they can make an impact themselves to improve the situation of those most affected by the crisis. They still just need the tools.
Help build the essential irrigation system to sustain our garden in Burkina Faso
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Dear Friends, On this special day we wish you a healthy, peaceful and merry Christmas with your nearest and dearest! Thank you for being ready not only during the festive season, but also throughout the year to leave a free space at the table for a wanderer, even though the only thing they could repay […]
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We may have different views on Europe's migration policy, but one thing is clear – the hungry, those who are cold or who are living in fear must be fed, warmed and given safe shelter. The village of Gourcy in the northern part of Burkina Faso, where a small agricultural cooperative has been developing for […]
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UPDATE: Lab Worker Aboard Cruise Ship Tests Negative For Ebola Virus
GAVLESTON, Texas -- A supervisor of the Texas lab that handled samples from a Liberian man who died after contracting the Ebola virus is still being quarantined aboard the Carnival Cruise ship, Carnival Magic.
The Carnival Magic left Galveston, Texas last week and was destined for Cozumel, Mexico yesterday with 3,652 passengers and 981 crew members aboard but was not allowed to port into Cozumel by Mexican authorities.
"The Carnival Magic, which was waiting off the coast of Cozumel, Mexico this morning to dock there for a scheduled port visit, had not received clearance from Mexican authorities to do so by 12 noon eastern time today and therefore the decision was made to proceed to Galveston to ensure the ship arrives there on time on Sunday morning," Carnival Cruise Lines said in a statement on Friday. "We greatly regret that this situation, which was completely beyond our control, precluded the ship from making its scheduled visit to Cozumel and the resulting disappointment it has caused our guests."
Carnival said that the Texas healthcare worker remains on board in voluntary isolation and continues to show no symptoms of illness and poses no risk to the guests or crew on board. Guests on the ship are being provided a $200 per person credit to their shipboard accounts and a 50 percent discount on a future cruise based on the missed visit to Cozumel.
Carnival added that it will not allow passengers or crew who have visited Guinea, Sierra Leone, or Liberia within 21 day to board any of its cruise ships.
The recent spread of the Ebola virus in the U.S. and abroad is starting to affect the tourism and travel industry as potential travelers and vacationers re-think their future travel plans.
The cruise ship industry and their related stocks are being hit particularly hard despite a drop in fuel prices. Carnival Cruise Line stock has been under pressure for the past few weeks after the cruise giant had to change itineraries due to Ebola outbreaks in west Africa. Airline stocks are also taking a tumble due to passenger fears of contracting travel-related Ebola.
"I think that cruise ships might be the most vulnerable of the travel and leisure cohort, maybe even more than airplanes, which themselves have a huge problem. It's simply disruptive to their business," said CNBC financial commentator Jim Cramer.
Ebola Facts:
Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a severe, often fatal illness in humans. The average fatality rate is around 50%.
The virus was originally transmitted to people in Africa from non-human primates (such as monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees) and then spread into the human population through human-to-human transmission.
The 2014 Ebola epidemic is the largest in history. There have been cases reported in the U.S., Spain, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone.
Although some cruise ships have a ship's registry in West Africa, this does not neccesarily mean that the ship has recently traveled to West Africa.
There is no FDA-approved vaccine available for Ebola.
The CDC recommends the following tips to prevent Ebola contamination:
Practice careful hygiene. For example, wash your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer and avoid contact with blood and body fluids.
Do not handle items that may have come in contact with an infected person's blood or body fluids (such as clothes, bedding, needles, and medical equipment).
Avoid funeral or burial rituals that require handling the body of someone who has died from Ebola.
Avoid contact with bats and nonhuman primates or blood, fluids, and raw meat prepared from non-human primates.
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Building user confidence in third-party solutions in the NHS: the branding challenge
Tina Marshall 26-Mar-2021 16:17:18
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the NHS to adopt digital solutions further and faster than it was ever expecting. Since March 2020, there have been over 247 million GP appointments in England [1]. In February 2020, just 14.5% of GP appointments were delivered remotely (either via telephone or via video/online); in March 2020 this jumped to 28.2%, and from April onward this number has hovered between 38% and 48% [2].
We have fundamentally shifted the way that patients interact with the NHS and that providers meet with their patients. This has been enabled through the adoption of varying digital solutions and ultimately should increase access to healthcare that matches people's needs. But as these digital solutions are provided by third-party suppliers, there is a risk that they undermine deep-rooted patient trust in the NHS.
Research has shown that the NHS brand is one of the most trusted in the world; even before COVID-19 struck, it was seen as the UK's most relevant brand [3], and the outpouring of support for the health service during the last 12 months has cemented this.
What is also evident is that the public are sometimes alarmed by seeing other branding on NHS services. Research for NHS England [4] found that the public and patients were "confused and unsettled" by non-standard NHS branding and were "particularly sceptical about commercial third-party suppliers employing the logo alongside their own brands".
It is clear that digital services which are completely NHS-branded are more trusted by service users. Toward the end of last year, we surveyed over 1000 Britons about their attitudes and behaviours toward online consultations. Respondents highlighted many perceived benefits of online consultations, including reduced risk of COVID-19 infection, reduced need for travel, increased flexibility, reduced wait times, and improved access to healthcare [5].
Notably, 63% of respondents said they felt more comfortable with online consultations provided directly through their regular healthcare provider. [6]
From talking to patients, it has always been clear that they are interested in the clinical service provider, not the technology provider, and we need to avoid putting any obstacles in the way of building that relationship online. Branding can be one such obstacle, which is why we have always made it simple for our clients to make our services appear completely part of their organisation. When using our solutions, all users see is the branding of the NHS organisation they are engaging with.
We have seen a really good take-up of our digital services and based on feedback from service users, we know this is really helped by the fact that it looks and feels like a Livewell service, with no other branding coming between us and them.
Michael Oliver, Programme Manager at Livewell Southwest, which uses Visiba to power its Livewell Connect app
As digital services become embedded in the NHS, with the myriad benefits they bring, it is all the more important that commissioners of these services ensure their branding is familiar, reassuring, and builds trust – not barriers. Visiba Care's approach to branding enables this, leveraging the extraordinary levels of trust in the NHS brand.
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Alford Builders were engaged to de-construct the Japanese Room(Heritage Listed Room) from within the old Architecture Building and place all materials into storage (all items were carefully wrapped up in specialist material to preserve the timbers whilst new building was being constructed).
We were then engaged to re-construct the Japanese Room to its former glory in the newly built Melbourne School of Design Building. We were given a blank shell within the Brookfield Multiplex site during their construction. We took great detail during our de-construct phase which was a huge help for the re-construct. There were many on-going repairs required to the aged and weathered materials, our experienced tradesman had no issues taking care of this quality craftmanship work.
We had regular dealings with the original Architects from Japan and also manufacturers in Japan of some new Shoji & Fusuma Screens required for the project. We take great pride in this very significant project as Alford Builders were hand-picked by the University of Melbourne as their preferred Heritage Builder to carry out the works.
A heritage listed historic site in Victoria – the Abbotsford Convent and its 11 buildings were once one of the State's largest operating Catholic Convents; today these buildings have been transformed into various spaces including Café's, Galleries, Artists, Musicians, Schools and various other institutions.
Alford Builders have been a major part in the Convent's past 10+ years since it has been brought back to life by the Abbotsford Convent Foundation. Alford Builders look after the maintenance of all the heritage buildings. Alford Builders have also carried out a number of Construction Managed projects for the Convent to bring buildings back to life and provide necessary occupancy requirements.
These buildings and their maintenance take particular care and Alford Builders have always and are continuing to provide the Convent with the skills and knowledge they require to carry out looking after the precious buildings.


Indonesia's consumer price inflation rose to 5.9 per cent in June year-on-year, the highest level sine 2008 and above the government's 2013 target range of 3.5 to 5.5 per cent, official data released on July 1 data show.
The government said the increase had been "expected" as the price of different sorts of fuel went up by 33 per cent in average in June after fuel subsidies have been slashed, a decision that has sparked angry protests across the country.
However, the fuel price hike only came into effect on June 22, meaning that its full effect is not yet reflected in the higher inflation, analysts remarked. Inflation will likely accelerate to above 7 per cent or even close to 8 per cent in coming months, they say.
Economists now expect the central bank to raise its key interest rate again after hiking it 25 basis points to 6.00 per cent n June.
Indonesia's core inflation, which excludes volatile prices and prices of items covered by price controls, rose 3.98 per cent in June from a year earlier, relatively stable from 3.99 per cent in May.


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Vincitore della medaglia d'oro ai Giochi Olimpici di Parigi nel 1924 nella prova della Corsa a squadre.

Carriera

Nel 1923 prese parte ai Campionati del mondo di ciclismo su strada nella categoria dilettanti terminandoli all'ottavo posto mentre la stagione successiva migliorò il piazzamento finendo quinto.

Sempre nel 1924 fu terzo ai Campionati francesi di ciclismo su strada dilettanti, svoltisi a Bordeaux, dietro André Leducq ed Armand Blanchonnet.

Partecipò quindi ai Giochi Olimpici di Parigi nella specialità della Corsa a squadre assieme ad André Leducq, Armand Blanchonnet e René Hamel vincendo la medaglia d'oro davanti al Belgio ed alla Svezia.

Nel 1925 passò professionista come Individuale, vincendo subito la Parigi-Reims; rimase in questa particolare categoria per tutta la durata della sua carriera, mostrandosi molto forte nelle corse di dietro moto, sia su strada che su pista
Vinse infatti il Critérium des As a Parigi nel 1929, saleno inoltre sul podio di questa corsa anche nelle edizioni del 1931 e 1932 e finendo quarto nel 1933, ed il Campionato francese del Mezzofondo nel 1935 e nel 1940, mentre nel 1934, 1936, 1937 e 1939 arrivò secondo.

Assieme al connazionale Charles Lacquehay partecièò a molte Sei giorni vincendo, fra le altre, la prestigiosa Sei giorni di Berlino nel 1926 e per due volte la altrettanto importante Sei giorni di Parigi, nel 1926 e nel 1927.

Anche i suoi fratelli Auguste, Charles e Fernand corsero come individuali per qualche tempo ma senza raccogliere particolari risultati.

Palmarès

Strada

1924 (dilettanti, una vittoria)
Parigi 1924, Corsa a squadre (con Armand Blanchonnet e René Hamel)

1925 (Individuale, una vittoria)
Parigi-Reims

1929 (Individuale, una vittoria)
Critérium des As

Pista

1926 (Individuale, due vittorie)
Sei giorni di Berlino (con Charles Lacquehay)
Sei giorni di Parigi (con Charles Lacquehay)

1927 (Individuale, una vittoria)
Sei giorni di Breslau (con Charles Lacquehay)

1928 (Individuale, tre vittorie)
Sei giorni di Parigi (con )Charles Lacquehay
Sei giorni di Nizza (con Charles Lacquehay)
Prix Dupré-Lapize (Americana, con Charles Lacquehay)

1932 (Individuale, una vittoria)
Prix Dupré-Lapize (Americana, con Paul Broccardo)

1935 (Individuale, una vittoria)
Campionati francesi, Mezzofondo

1940 (Individuale, una vittoria)
Campionati francesi, Mezzofondo

Competizioni mondiali

Campionati del mondo su strada
Parigi 1923 - In linea dilettanti: 8º
Zurigo 1924 - In linea dilettanti: 5º

Giochi olimpici
Parigi 1924 - Corsa a squadre: vincitore

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Vincitori di medaglia d'oro olimpica per la Francia

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Bond, James Bond PT 9 Timothy Dalton
"I was supposed to make one more but it was cancelled because MGM and the film's producers got into a lawsuit which lasted for five years. After that, I didn't want to do it anymore."
Timothy Peter Dalton born 21 March 1944 or 1946, depending on who you ask, is a British actor of film and television.
Dalton is known for portraying James Bond in The Living Daylights (1987) and Licence to Kill (1989), as well as Rhett Butler in the television miniseries Scarlett (1994), an original sequel to Gone with the Wind. In addition, he is known for his roles as Philip II of France in The Lion In Winter; Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights (1970); Edward Rochester in Jane Eyre (1983); Prince Barin in Flash Gordon (1980); and various roles in Shakespearean films and plays such as Romeo and Juliet, King Lear, Henry V, Love's Labour's Lost, Henry IV, Part 1 and Henry IV, Part 2. Recently, he had a voice acting part in Toy Story 3 as Mr. Pricklepants, he has also appeared as Skinner in the mystery comedy film Hot Fuzz; portrayed the recurring character of Alexei Volkoff in the US TV series Chuck; and Rassilon in the Doctor Who two-part episode "The End of Time".
Dalton had been considered for the role of James Bond several times. According to the documentary Inside The Living Daylights, the producers first approached Dalton in 1968 for On Her Majesty's Secret Service although Dalton himself in this same documentary claims the approach occurred when he was either 24 or 25 and had already done the film Mary, Queen of Scots (1971). Dalton told the producers that he was too young for the role. In a 1987 interview, Dalton said, "Originally I did not want to take over from Sean Connery. He was far too good, he was wonderful. I was about 24 or 25, which is too young. But when you've seen Bond from the beginning, you don't take over from Sean Connery." In either 1979 or 1980, he was approached again, but did not favor the direction the films were taking, nor did he think the producers were seriously looking for a new 007. As he explained, his idea of Bond was different. In a 1979 episode of the television series Charlie's Angels, Dalton played the role of Damien Roth, a millionaire playboy described by David Doyle's character as "almost James Bond-ian".
In 1986, Dalton was approached to play Bond after Roger Moore had retired, and Pierce Brosnan could not get out of contractual commitments to the television series Remington Steele. However, Dalton would soon begin filming Brenda Starr and could do The Living Daylights only if the Bond producers waited six weeks.
Dalton's first appearance as 007, The Living Daylights (1987) was critically successful, and grossed more than the previous two Bond films with Moore, as well as contemporary box-office rivals such as Die Hard and Lethal Weapon. However, his second film, Licence to Kill (1989), although almost as successful as its predecessor in most markets, did not perform as well at the U.S. box office, in large part due to a lackluster marketing campaign, after the title of the film was abruptly changed from License Revoked. The main factor for the lack of success in the U.S. was that it was released at the same time as the hugely successful Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Tim Burton's Batman, and Lethal Weapon 2, during the summer blockbuster season. In the United Kingdom – one of its critical markets, the film was also hampered by receiving a 15 certificate from the British Board of Film Classification which severely affected its commercial success. Future Bond films, following the resolution of legal and other issues, were all released between 31 October and mid-December, in order to avoid the risk of a summer failure, as had happened to Licence To Kill.
With a worldwide gross of $191 million, The Living Daylights became the fourth most successful Bond film at the time of its release. In 1998 the second Deluxe Edition of Bond's Soundtracks was released. The Living Daylights was one of the first soundtracks to receive Deluxe treatment. The booklet/poster of this CD contains MGM's quote about The Living Daylights being the fourth most successful Bond film.
Since Dalton was contracted for three Bond films, the pre-production of his third film began in 1990, in order to be released in 1991. What was confirmed is that the story would deal with the destruction of a chemical weapons laboratory in Scotland, and the events would take place in London, Tokyo and Hong Kong. However, the film was cancelled due to legal issues between UA/MGM and Eon Productions, which lasted for four years.
The legal battle ended in 1993, and Dalton was expected to return as James Bond in the next Bond film, which later became GoldenEye. Despite his contract having expired, negotiations with him to renew it took place. In an interview with the Daily Mail in August 1993, Dalton indicated that Michael France was writing the screenplay for the new film, and the production was to begin in January or February 1994. When the deadline was not met, Dalton surprised everyone on 12 April 1994 with the announcement that he would not return as James Bond. At this time, he was shooting the mini-series Scarlett. The announcement for the new Bond came two months later, with Pierce Brosnan playing the role. Unlike Moore, who had played Bond as more of a light-hearted playboy, Dalton's portrayal of Bond was darker and more serious. Dalton pushed for renewed emphasis on the gritty realism of Ian Fleming's novels instead of fantasy plots and humor, Dalton stated in a 1989 interview:
"I think Roger was fine as Bond, but the films had become too much techno-pop and had lost track of their sense of story. I mean, every film seemed to have a villain who had to rule or destroy the world. If you want to believe in the fantasy on screen, then you have to believe in the characters and use them as a stepping-stone to lead you into this fantasy world. That's a demand I made, and Albert Broccoli agreed with me."
A fan of the literary character, often seen re-reading and referencing the novels on set, Dalton determined to approach the role and play truer to the original character described by Fleming. His 007, therefore, came across as a reluctant agent who did not always enjoy the assignments he was given, something seen on screen before, albeit obliquely, only in George Lazenby's On Her Majesty's Secret Service. In The Living Daylights, for example, Bond tells a critical colleague, "Stuff my orders! … Tell M what you want. If he fires me, I'll thank him for it." In Licence to Kill, he resigns from the Secret Service in order to pursue his own agenda of revenge. Steven Jay Rubin writes in The Complete James Bond Movie Encyclopaedia (1995):
"Unlike Moore, who always seems to be in command, Dalton's Bond sometimes looks like a candidate for the psychiatrist's couch – a burned-out killer who may have just enough energy left for one final mission. That was Fleming's Bond – a man who drank to diminish the poison in his system, the poison of a violent world with impossible demands…. His is the suffering Bond."
This approach proved to be a double-edged sword. Film critics and fans of Fleming's original novels welcomed a more serious interpretation after more than a decade of Moore's approach However, Dalton's films were also criticized for their comparative lack of humour. Dalton's serious interpretation was not only in portraying the character, but also in performing most of the stunts of the action scenes.
After his Bond films, Dalton divided his work between stage, television and films, and diversified the characters he played. This helped him eliminate the 007 typecasting that followed him during the previous period. Dalton was nevertheless for a certain period considered to act in the Bond film GoldenEye. Instead, he played the villainous matinee idol-cum-Nazi spy Neville Sinclair in 1991's The Rocketeer, and Rhett Butler in Scarlett, the television miniseries sequel to Gone with the Wind. He also appeared as criminal informant Eddie Myers in the acclaimed 1992 British TV film Framed.
During the second half of the 1990s he starred in several cable films, most notably the Irish Republican Army drama, The Informant, and the action thriller Made Men. In the 1999 TV film Cleopatra he played Julius Caesar.
In 2003, he played a parody of James Bond named Damian Drake in the film Looney Tunes: Back in Action. At the end of that year and the beginning of 2004, he returned to theatre to play Lord Asriel in the stage version of His Dark Materials. In 2007, Dalton played Simon Skinner in the action/comedy film Hot Fuzz.
Dalton returned once again to British television in a guest role for the Doctor Who 2009–10 two-part special The End of Time, playing Rassilon. He was first heard in the role narrating a preview clip shown at the 2009 Comic Convention. In 2010 and 2011, he starred in several episodes of the fourth season of the American spy comedy Chuck as Alexei Volkoff.
Dalton voiced the character Mr. Pricklepants in Toy Story 3, which was released on 18 June 2010.
I saw Dalton as the beginning of a new Bond, he was coming out of the 60's swing icon and going back to the source. In both films Dalton certainly left his mark on the Bond franchise.
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My Lupo Gti has a slight Aircon problem.
not sure if it needs a re-gas or the pump is gone, but its pumping zero cold air out and it doesn't sound like the compressor is activating when pressing the AirCon button in the car.
anybody got any ideas, as the Aircon pumps are costly and pain to do.
The terminal with the fuses on is still in the same place as a regular Lupo however.
Based on what I went through to fix my air con., I would recommend finding a garage you know and trust that has air con. leak testing equipment and get them to test the system out unless you have already done so.
Hopefully just a re-gas, think I read non car AC places are a lot cheaper for re-gas, worth a try if you have a place nearby.
AC is best used year round, dries the air and used in winter it speeds up windscreen demists + it keeps the seals moist.
I wouldn't want to pay a tone the time to take a dash out.
Works a treat now when it's warm enough outside to run it all up.
I only use aircon if it gets to 30' but if I had a tilt and slide sunroof,the one thing I have never had on any car I have owned I'd be making the most of that.Now a lot of car manufacturers are going back to sunroofs which I think is great.


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Who feels grateful that the past is gone, peaceful about the present, and hopeful for the future.
Who needs family, textiles and books.
Who gives ready smiles, little gifts, and heartfelt … advice.
Who fears driving, leaving my family, and vomit.
Who would like to see my children get along for a whole hour someday.
Middle-school English teacher by day, enthusiastic soaper and seamstress by night. I love working with fabric of all types, in all ways. As often as possible, I like to create with materials that are recycled, reclaimed, and renewed to make something new and beautiful.
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The body of William R. Eaton, who died in Elsinore, California, last Friday, arrived here last night at 10 o'clock. The body was accompanied by A. W. Eaton, a son of the dead man. A daughter, Mrs. George Douglas, resides at 2300 Yew street, this city. Mr. Eaton was 74 years of age. He was a prominent member of the Grand Army of the Republic in this state, and was a charter member of J. B. Steadman Post, No. 24, G.A.R. of this city, and the funeral will be held under its auspices this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from the mortuary chapel of W. H. Mock & Sons, in the Slade block. Rev. George Varney, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate, interment following in Bay View cemetery, in the family burying ground.


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Mirage News World	July 22, 2019 3:18 pm AEST Date Time
Capital Group names Guy Henriques Head of Europe and Asia Distribution
Capital Group, one of the largest and most experienced investment companies in the world, with assets under management of over $1.9 trillion, announced today the appointment of Guy Henriques as Head of Europe and Asia Distribution. He will be based in London and will join Capital Group in November.
Henriques has more than 30 years of industry experience, and most recently served as Head of UK Distribution and CEO for Latin America for Schroders. He also served as Head of the Schroders Institutional Global Management Team. Prior to this, he was President of Schroders Japan, based in Tokyo, from 2012 to 2016, and was previously their Head of Official Institutions and Head of Institutional for Asia-Pacific, based first in London and then in Hong Kong.
Prior to joining Schroders, he was Head of Asset Management at the Bank for International Settlements where he worked from 1991 to 2006. He had roles based in Switzerland and Hong Kong, including Head of Treasury for Asia-Pacific.
"For the last several years, we've made significant strides in growing our business and serving clients in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region," said Hamish Forsyth, President of Europe and Asia, Capital Group. "This has included delivering more investment offerings, establishing permanent sales presences in several critical financial centres, and better leveraging our global marketing capabilities. Guy's appointment to Capital Group will accelerate these trends."
"Throughout our conversations with Guy, we have been impressed by his depth of experience across the globe and his commitment to serving clients," said Mike Gitlin, member of Capital Group's Management Committee, and Head of Fixed Income. "Europe and the Asia-Pacific region represent an important growth opportunity for Capital Group in the years and decades ahead, and we think that Guy is particularly well-suited to lead a team that's done outstanding work in helping investors around the globe."
Capital Group has been serving investors in Europe for more than 50 years and in the Asia-Pacific region for more than 30 years. It currently employs more than 850 associates across both regions and has strengthened its local market presence with 14 offices.
The firm has 23 Luxembourg-domiciled UCITS funds available for European and Asian investors and plans to continue to build its Luxembourg fund range with one to two new fund launches per year over the next three years.
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I will not admit to the exact amount of time I spent fiddling around with my new header and tweeking the design of the blog because upon seeing the changes you will not understand how it took as long as it did. Then again it took me 2 hours to make a salad for dinner tonight so perhaps that will give a glimpse into my world (to redeem myself a little I did make a carnivore and vegan version of the salad and it was met with approval by both camps).
I do wish to mention where I got all of the gorgeous brushes I used for the header (although truthfully my header is a poor example of the beauty of these designs that Rhonna Farrer designed. I will probably be continuing to make new headers until I love my header). I have written of House of 3 before, but I don't think I can heap enough praises upon the ladies of House of 3. I could happily buy every product at House of 3 and they also have a great live webshow every Wednesday. Okay, enough pitching. Go and find out on your own if you like and start playing around with brushes (very addicting).
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The Washington Navy Yard reopened for normal operations Thursday with returning employees saying they still felt unsettled about the shooting there earlier this week in which a gunman killed 12 people.
Some employees who streamed by the red brick wall of the Navy Yard in the early morning sun said it was too soon for them to even talk about the shootings. Others said it will take a while to get past the tragedy.
"I'd rather not be here today," said Judy Farmer, a scheduler from Manassas, Va.
The Navy installation re-opened at 6 a.m. Thursday. Traffic was blocked from reaching the main gate for a time because a tractor-trailer tried to make a U-turn and its load shifted.
"It's a little surreal I guess," said Brooke Roberts, an engineer who works across the street from the building where the shooting happened.
"You don't think this sort of thing can happen to you at your workplace, so you're just not prepared for it, regardless," he said of the shooting as he walked by a blocked off gate he is accustomed to using to enter the Navy Yard. He described himself as feeling "still unsettled," noting the blocked off entrance.
"It's still not quite normal, and it probably won't be for some time," Roberts said.
Navy spokeswoman Lt. Cmdr. Sarah Flaherty said Thursday will be a regular work day, except for Building 197, where the shootings occurred, and the base gym. She said the gym is being used as a staging area for the FBI to investigate Monday's rampage in which former Navy reservist Aaron Alexis gunned down 12 people before police killed him.
Barbara Smith said she was feeling apprehensive, walking toward the Navy Yard entrance.
"But, you know, I have to work, and I'm trusting that they're taking care of what needs to be taken care of," she said.
Law enforcement officials are still trying to determine a motive for the shooting. Officials have said the 34-year-old gunman was grappling with paranoia, hearing voices and convinced he was being followed. A month before the shootings, he complained to police in Rhode Island that people were talking to him through the walls and ceilings of his hotel room and sending microwave vibrations into his body to deprive him of sleep.
On Wednesday, the Department of Veterans Affairs told lawmakers in Congress that Alexis visited two VA hospitals in late August complaining of insomnia, but that he denied struggling with anxiety or depression or had thoughts of harming himself or others. On Aug. 23 he visited an emergency room at the VA Medical Center in Providence, R.I. He made a similar visit five days later to the VA hospital in Washington.
Also on Wednesday, families began claiming the bodies of their loved ones from the medical examiner's office in Washington.


Representatives from Heathrow Airport will be in the region today to meet West of England Mayor, Tim Bowles, as they visit sites in Bristol and South Gloucestershire which are in the running to be off-site construction centers for Heathrow expansion.
The West of England put in a bid to host a logistics hub to help deliver Heathrow Airport's expansion last year, and two sites have been longlisted, Crowley Way, Avonmouth, and Horizon 38, Filton Enterprise Area.
West of England Mayor, Tim Bowles, said: "I'm looking forward to meeting the team from Heathrow and explaining to them why the West of England is the right place for a new hub, which would lead to hundreds of new jobs.
"We have the right connections, skills and expertise, as well as a strong track record of successfully delivering supply chains for a number of major UK infrastructure projects, including playing a key role in high profile programmes including Hinkley and Crossrail. The two sites being considered are well-connected by road and freight links, as well as Bristol Port.
Matthew Riddle, Leader of South Gloucestershire Council said: "I am delighted that Heathrow Airport are considering the West of England and particularly that they are coming to visit the Horizon 38 site.
The West of England bid was made by Invest Bristol & Bath, the investment promotion agency for the Bristol and Bath region, part of the West of England Combined Authority and Local Enterprise Partnership.
Heathrow is looking for four logistics hubs in the UK to pre-assemble components for the airport's planned expansion. The components would then be delivered to site, making the £16bn project more affordable and spreading investment outside the South East.
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This road winds around through the hills cultivated with vineyards between Conegliano, Vittorio Veneto and Valdobbiadene. A gentle landscape composed of grapes and huts, farming towns and historical cities, age-old parish churches and castles, a land that humans have shaped over the centuries, making it one of the prettiest corners of Italy.
The itinerary can be done in one or more days, it is worth spending the night to experience the beauty of these utterly peaceful areas, maybe taking the time to visit some wineries. You can choose from a selection of hotels in Treviso Province for a stay characterized by relaxation and charm. For those who prefer a different type of accommodation, there is a vast selection of cozy bed-and-breakfasts and farm houses on the Prosecco Wine Route in the historic center or open country side.
Conegliano, besides being an important industrial center, is a city with a historical heritage to discover. Elegant buildings with decorated facades flank Via XX Settembre dating back between the 15th and 17th centuries. Along the way is the frescoed loggia of the Scuola dei Battuti (the interior hall is also very beautiful) and the Duomo. The latter contains important works of art including a splendid altarpiece by Giambattista Cima. The Castle sits in a dominant position on the hill. One of its towers is home to Conegliano's Museo Civico.
The Prosecco Wine Route departs from the castle and runs along the ridges of the hills to San Pietro di Feletto, where there is a pretty Romanesque parish church from the 12th century. The road continues through a gentle landscape of grapevines and patrician villas until reaching Refrontolo, a town in a scenic position on the plains with mountains surrounding it. Don't miss the romantic scene of the Molinetto della Croda, an old 16th century watermill set in the rocks next to a large waterfall which drives the wheel. The watermill has been restored and is open for visits. From the watermill the road continues climbing in a beautiful landscape of grapevines clinging to high uneven hills, visitors cannot help but be dazzled by this scene that human ingeniousness has managed to wrest from nature.
The route continues to Follina, a town with ancient origins, where the Santa Maria Abbey, built in the 12th century in late Romanesque style, stands among attractive 16th and 17th buildings. The abbey was founded by a group of Cistercian monks who started a prosperous wool processing business here. The exterior of the church is simple and reflects the stylistic canons of the Cistercian order; the large wooden portals and central rose window are remarkable. The interior is filled with frescoes and works of art: the high altar contains the very old statue of the Madonna del Sacro Calice, from Nubia, dating back to the 4th century AD. The statue is the protagonist of a miraculous story that still today attracts pilgrims as a sign of devotion. The most fascinating spot for visitors are certainly the cloisters, which form an ambiance of rare charm. Visiting hours: from 8:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Prosecco Wine Route continues towards Valdobbiadene in a landscape featuring vineyards and chestnut woods. You reach what is the epitome of the Prosecco area, the area of the treasured Cartizze spumante between the villages of Santo Stefano, San Pietro and Saccol. Here is where the most beautiful views of the Prosecco Wine Route are found, from the main road, lookouts open over the vineyards below in a breathtaking spectacle. The area contains the highest concentration of wineries, many of which are open for visits. The road ends here in Valdobbiadene, a town located in a green valley at the foot of the pre-alp foothills and overlooking the Piave riverbed. In the center there is a large square surrounded by Neoclassical buildings including the Duomo, Municipality and majestic 18th century campanile. The city suffered heavy bombing during World War I when it was the seat of the Austrian-Hungarian command. Today it is the capital of Italian spumante and hosts the annual Forum dello Spumante in the splendid Villa dei Cedri.
Leaving from Follina, it is possible to make a 15 km detour to Vittorio Veneto, a city filled with history and culture. The road runs along the valley passing the town of Cison di Valmarino, dominated by the Renaissance Brandolini castle, which has been renovated and can be visited. A major artisan festival is held in Cison di Valmarino every August. Continuing on you encounter the villages along the Laghi di Revine, with typical rural houses built in local stone.
The road finally reaches Vittorio Veneto, the city which is the symbol of Italy's victory in World War I. Vittorio is divided into two separate centers: Serravalle and Ceneda.
Serravalle, enclosed by the mountains, is older in appearance, your visit can start from Piazza Flaminio, where the most beautiful homes of the noble families are located and in the surrounding streets lined with medieval buildings and churches. The mass of the Duomo dominates the square, its interior was decorated by Canaletto and contains a masterpiece by Titian. A lovely stroll starts from behind the Duomo: a stairway which takes around 20 min. to climb to the Sanctuary of S. Augusta, containing the remains of the saint and frescoes. The view of the city and its massive system of fortifications are ample reward for the arduous climb.
Ceneda, old bishopric seat, has a more open and upscale appearance. Piazza della Cattedrale contains the cathedral, Loggia del Cenedese, a 16th century fountain and Villa Papadopoli. A scenic path from the square leads to the 15th century Castello di S. Martino.
Vittorio Veneto also possesses some interesting museums: "Museo del Cenedese" on the archeology and history of the city, "Museo della Battaglia" with documents, memorabilia and mementos of World War I, Galleria d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (Modern Art City Gallery) and lastly "Museo del Baco da Seta", commemorating the silk industry which was very successful in Vittorio Veneto.
A 20 km journey from Vittorio Veneto leads to Foresta del Cansiglio, one of the most beautiful Italian forests. The central plateau at 1000 m. is a large green meadow surrounded by beech and fir forests, which offers nice trails for hiking or horseback riding, a summer golf course, tracks for cross-country skiing and various museums. The Museo Ecologico contains naturalistic artifacts regarding the plateau. The Museo Etnografico documents the Venetian domination and the Cimbri people. The Giardino Botanico Alpino (Alpine Botanical Garden) is home to around 300 plant species present in the Cansiglio area, with a special section for officinal plants. Excellent high mountain cheeses can be purchased in the traditional shepherd's huts in Cansiglio.
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Beckie shines as impressive Canada progress
Sat 15 Jun 2019, 9:57 PM
City's Janine Beckie was the stand-out as Canada progressed to the knockout phase of the Women's World Cup.
Canada confirmed their tag as tournament dark horses with a comfortable 2-0 win over New Zealand - a score that flattered the Kiwis somewhat.
Beckie was a continued thorn in New Zealand's side as he tormented the opposition down the left flank.
Though Beckie saw plenty of the ball, she didn't manage to help her team find a way through in the first-half despite dominating.
After the break, Beckie raced down the flank, cut inside and curled a shot just over the bar with 47 minutes played.
Moments later, the Canadians were ahead when Jessie Fleming broke the deadlock with a close range finish.
Beckie then weaved a terrific chance for Christine Sinclair a minute later, but she fluffed her lines when well placed.
Nichelle Prince effectively ended the contest on 79 minutes, stabbing home from close range to make it 2-0 and finally extinguish Kiwi hopes of a point.
Beckie's night ended on 83 minutes when she was substituted, but the game was won and Canada's place in the last 16 was assured - the first time they gave achieved the feat outside of North America.
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3. you make yourself really popular with everyone by asking them for money.
4. someone's got to do it and it's not going to be me!
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I am continuing to follow the Evans v. Linden case, which was transferred from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case concerns the conduct of Linden Research inc., which operates the Second Life® virtual world. The plaintiffs had claimed that Linden wrongfully deprived them of their virtual real property. A review of the docket and the latest scheduling order shows the case is continuing and evidently is in the discovery phase of evidence gathering in anticipation of a motion to certify a class of plaintiffs and eventual trial.
I also had a chance to review the Answer and Counterclaim that Linden and Philp Rosedale filed. An answer typically denies or admits the plaintiff's allegations in the complaint, and may say that it lacks information sufficient to admit or deny some allegations, which has the effect of a denial. An answer also typically contains certain defenses to the complaint not based simply on a denial of an allegation of the plaintiff. An example is claiming that the plaintiff's claims are barred by the applicable statute of limitations. A counterclaim is a defendant's way of seeking relief against the plaintiff. Typically, a defendant will seek money from the plaintiff in a counterclaim.
In this case, however, the defendants' counterclaim is defensive in nature. It seeks "declaratory relief" -- a declaration of the court in the defendants' favor. Here, the defendant seeks, first, a declaration that the defendants have not infringed upon any rights of the plaintiffs. Second, the defendants seek a declaration that their conduct falls within a section of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) immunizing conduct undertaken in good faith to restrict access to obscene, harassing, and objectionable material. Defendants explain that Linden suspended or terminated the plaintiffs' accounts for various reasons under the authority of this section of the CDA.
In specific, Linden claims it acted against one plaintiff because of abusive and obscene communications. Linden contends it suspended another plaintiff's account because of a hacking exploit to obtain virtual land below the stated reserve price. Finally, Linden asserts it suspended another plaintiff's account because she allegedly allowed another plaintiff to use her account in violation of the terms of service.
I will continue to follow this case to see if the plaintiff does file a motion to certify a class of similarly situated plaintiffs. In addition, I will watch for any motions that dispose of some or all of the case before trial. It may be that the defendants will seek summary judgment under the CDA section they cite in the Counterclaim by claiming the plaintiffs failed to elicit any evidence that the defendants acted upon any motive other than a good faith belief that they were restricting access to obscene, harassing, and objectionable conduct. The plaintiffs may try to counter that motion with evidence of a financial motive for the defendants' conduct. We may see the results of these arguments next year.


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Yankees President Randy Levine hates the new Steinbrenner documentary
By Craig CalcaterraSep 9, 2010, 10:00 AM EDT
I'm going to assume that the upcoming Barbara Kopple/ESPN documentary on George Steinbrenner is pretty good, even-handed and informative. Why? Because Yankees President Randy Levine hates it:
very much like his old boss, Yankees president Randy Levine Wednesday
fired verbal shots at an upcoming ESPN documentary on George
Steinbrenner, calling it "disjointed" and "the usual news at 6." . . . It was a disjointed effort. I'm not sure where she was trying to go with the story."
Probably in a critical and truthful direction, Randy, which doesn't square with the team's narrative that the man could do no wrong. I'm looking forward to it actually.
Best part of the article: the suggestion by Kopple that Levine's really upset with it because he's not in it.
O'Day retires following 15 seasons for 6 major league teams
ATLANTA (AP) Right-hander Darren O'Day, who posted a 4.15 ERA in 28 games with the Atlanta Braves in 2022, announced Monday he is retiring after 15 seasons for six teams in the major leagues.
O'Day said on his Twitter account "it's finally time to hang 'em up."
"The mental, physical and time demands have finally outweighed my love for the game," O'Day said.
O'Day, 40, featured an unconventional sidearm delivery. He was 42-21 with a 2.59 ERA in 644 games, all in relief. He made his major league debut in 2008 with the Angels and pitched seven seasons, from 2012-18, for the Baltimore Orioles.
He posted a 4.43 ERA in 30 postseason games, including the 2010 World Series with the Texas Rangers.
O'Day also pitched for the New York Mets and New York Yankees. He pitched for the Braves in 2019-20 before returning for his second stint with the team last season. He became a free agent following the season.
He set a career high with six saves for Baltimore in 2015, when he was 6-2 with a 1.52 ERA and was an AL All-Star.


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That Aburame Charm
by Mako3 8 reviews
Kiba and Shino have a good relationship until something rubs Kiba the wrong way. Can the bug-boy and dog-lover really stay together? ShinoxKiba (Rating for language and sexual situations. . . but ...
Category: Naruto - Rating: R - Genres: Drama, Romance - Characters: Kiba, Shino - Published: 2006-07-12 - Updated: 2006-07-13 - 1450 words - Complete
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Kiba spent a lot of time thinking about sex. He was young and virile, so of course he thought about sex. Sometimes he thought about girls - the annoying prats of his youth were starting to become worthwhile - and sometimes he thought about boys - it was hard to be picky about gender when there were so many fine looking male ninja - but mostly he thought about Shino. Shino naked. Shino giving him a blow job. Fucking Shino. Shino fucking him. Generally Kiba imagined any form of sex with Shino. A lot.
After years of casual touching that lead to intentional touching and late night talks, Kiba and his teammate had formally decided to be together. For weeks there had been gropes in the shadows, secret caresses, slick wet tongue work, and delicious kisses everywhere from the waist up. It was about time to go farther and breach the pants zone. Kiba had definitely imagined taking Shino into his mouth and lavishing attention on that cock more times then he could count. It would be hot and loud, finally getting Shino to let go and make some noise. But now that the time had come, Kiba was having some second thoughts.
The Aburame clan was best known for its pact with chakra-eating bugs. It was a powerful technique and Kiba was almost envious (though he'd choose Akamaru over some bugs anytime), but the Aburame's paid for the alliance by letting the insects feed off their own chakra. And live. . . inside their bodies. Kiba was all for oral sex, but he was not all for getting a mouthful of spooge with crunchy creepy-crawlies in it. The dog-lover's reluctance became obvious after the third failed attempt to put Shino's cock in his mouth. The young Aburame was reasonable and patient, so he simply asked Kiba what was wrong.
"Shino, you know I think you're sexy, right? You're damn sexy. And I want to suck you off, honest. It's just. . . the bugs. . . are they gonna come out when I do it?" Kiba had positioned himself in front of Shino, ready to try again, but Shino stopped him and pulled them both to lay on the bed.
"To tell you the truth, I'm not sure. It doesn't happen when I normally cum, but they could be attracted to the warmth and chakra in your mouth." Though he had been very professional about it, hearing Shino talk about getting himself off just made Kiba hornier for the boy. Shino ignored the hard length pressed into his hip and pondered the situation, calmly stroking a hand up and down Kiba's strong back. He supposed he could ask his father, but despite his cool attitude there were some things even Shino felt awkward with, and asking family about sex was one of them. Kiba just laid next to Shino, his head resting over the other boy's heart and listening to the steady rhythm. He sure was glad Shino could be rational about this. Kiba wasn't sure how he'd react if his lover refused to suck him off, so he thanked the stars Shino had a level head. The heartbeat under his ears increased a bit and the hand running up and down his back went lower, gently squeezing.
"Of course, your body is safe, so how about for now I work on you, hm?" And Shino proceeded to do so quite well.
Three weeks later the situation was still unresolved and Kiba was beginning to feel guilty. His Shino was so good to him, there had to be something he could do for repayment of the wet hot heaven engulfing him nearly every time they got together. Body warming massage lotion soon found a way into their routine. Kiba had tried it on himself, and though it wasn't half as good as Shino's mouth felt on him, he knew it would be better then the regular hand jobs he gave his lover.
Another two weeks went by without a peep from Shino about oral sex. He seemed content enough just to perform the act on Kiba without proper recompense, but Kiba thought differently. It just wasn't fair that Shino would be so good and patient with him when Kiba couldn't even get over his fear and try to return the favor. The guilt began to eat away at him to the point where he tried to avoid any physical contact with Shino whatsoever. Shino didn't like this new aversion at all and decided to corner his lover while they were changing after training. He backed Kiba against a wall and held him there so there would be no chance to avoid touching unless Kiba pulled off an escape jutsu.
"What is going on?" He was direct and to the point. Kiba couldn't even look him in the eye and just flicked his glance here and there, tensing up where Shino's hands met his bare skin. After a silent minute, Shino let go of Kiba's shoulders and stepped away with a sigh, pushing his dark glasses up on his nose and turning away to change into his own clothes. Once he was safely behind his high collar, Shino turned back to his. . . former lover and found the boy still standing there, not having moved at all. "It's all right, you know. The insects end up chasing most people away. Our clan. . . is used to it." He smirked in such a bitter, resigned way that Kiba felt the intense urge to beat the shit out of himself for causing the expression. He didn't want to stop being with Shino, he just didn't deserve to be taking advantage like that, but then it looked like by punishing himself he just hurt Shino more! Why couldn't he just say something to make it all better?
When Shino turned around to walk away from him and give up on being his lover, Kiba vowed he wasn't going to let some stupid chakra-eating bugs make that happen. A fierce growl and a pounce later, Kiba had Shino pinned to the ground and pressed down in such a way that Shino would have to work hard in order to toss him off. Akamaru, startled by the noise and the move, watched carefully and was ready to help his master keep Shino around if it became necessary. Those two were good for each other. The large dog noticed Shino wasn't even trying to get away and moved to the door to guard against anyone interrupting this critical moment.
"Don't you leave! Those bugs are not enough to scare me off! I really fucking like you, okay? I just feel like shit because you've been treating me so damn good!" He followed the outburst by shoving the high collar aside with his nose and giving Shino's neck a sharp bite, instinct pressing him to mark the boy. While Shino was still speechless, Kiba took the opportunity to slide down his chest, his face level with Shino's hips. Callused fingers swiftly undid the fastenings of black pants and pulled them down past slim knees. Though they were still hidden by his glasses, Shino's eyes were open wide and watching Kiba's actions. The Inuzuka's sudden dedication to blow Shino and the admission he "really fucking liked him" had been a shock. A sweet shock though. Young, impulsive, and horribly rash, Shino couldn't help but find Kiba lovable and even cute, though the dog-lover would surely snarl and deny that last one with all his might. Shino was happy when he was with Kiba, at least before this whole mess, and if things could be righted. . .
Shino's boxer-briefs had been pulled down by Kiba, who was now staring viciously at the slowly rising cock that had been revealed. Breath hitching, Shino tensed and waited to see if Kiba would finally conquer the barrier that made the Aburame tribe so lonely. Sharp eyes looked up from their goal, his mouth only inches from Shino's salvation, and caught his lover's attention. Bracing himself for disappointment, Shino waited.
The red tattoos on Kiba's face helped hide the blush. "Just don't get pissed off if I spit it out." Shino's quiet laughter quickly turned into pants and moans for more.
And the sex was better then either had ever dreamed of.
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Well, hope you enjoyed that little random oneshot! There are so many pairing possibilities in the Naruto world, but I think I like this one (though there's like, no canon for it. . . but hey, who cares!). Shino needs more screen time!! >.< Uh, yeah, so that's it. I've gotten into a Naruto mood, so if you liked this I do have more Naruto fics (not this pairing, but. . .). Thanks for reading!
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If you are looking to start a company that will produce goods that truckers might use, buying a list of trucking companies by state seems as a smart business move. In today's business, information means power, so when you have details of nearly 130 thousand trucking companies; nothing can stand in your way!
The whole point of business-to-business is that you need to offer your product or services to the companies that are constantly in need of them. It seems fairly easy, but the problem arises when you try to get in touch with the key people from those companies.
Finding their contact details is not easy, unless you've already made a number of business connections over time. However, if you're a newbie, your only solution is to get a list of trucking companies by state, which comes with a huge number of emails, telephone number and mailing addresses.
With those contact details, you will be able to get in touch directly with the people who matter in the world of transportation. You can write them an email or give them a call, offering your product or service. The problem with this approach is that it can take quite a lot of time. If you want to do it more quickly, your solution is running an email campaign.
Ask any marketer about the most cost-effective marketing method, and they will tell you it's email marketing. Once you get the list of trucking companies by state, you will be able to use the email addresses in it, to spread the message about your company. But, simply sending emails is not going to be enough. If you want to make a great success, you will have to focus your campaign on only those companies that are likely to be interested in your offer.
You will need to narrow the campaign on your local trucking companies, as they are most likely to be interested in what you have to sell. This is where the list of trucking companies by state steps in. You can use it to focus the email campaign on only those companies that are registered in your state.
Another thing to consider is the exact category of business in which the companies are involved. There's no need to send messages to those companies that don't need your product. Again, the truckers database is the solution. It contains company descriptions, which will provide you with an idea on whether they're worth getting in touch or not.
Apart from using the directory to launch a successful email campaign, you can use certain contact detail for other purposes. For example, the directory compiled by ustruckingcompanies.com comes with more than 128,000 telephone numbers of trucking companies from all over the United States. You can use those details to start with cold calling or telemarketing. In addition, there are nearly 130 thousand mailing addresses in this list, meaning that you can send the brochures and prospects by the post.


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By Korving & Company, LLC	Asia, Culture, Economy, elder care, Lifestyle, Running out of money, Senior Living
Why do elderly Japanese want to go to prison?
I read an interesting comment by Art Cashin that bears considering.
Japan's prison system is being driven to budgetary crisis by demographics, a welfare shortfall and a new, pernicious breed of villain: the recidivist retiree. And the silver-haired crooks, say academics, are desperate to be behind bars.
Crime figures show that about 35 per cent of shoplifting offenses are committed by people over 60. Within that age bracket, 40 per cent of repeat offenders have committed the same crime more than six times.
There is good reason, concludes a report, to suspect that the shoplifting crime wave in particular represents an attempt by those convicted to end up in prison — an institution that offers free food, accommodation and healthcare.
The mathematics of recidivism are gloomily compelling for the would-be convict. Even with a frugal diet and dirt-cheap accommodation, a single Japanese retiree with minimal savings has living costs more than 25 per cent higher than the meagre basic state pension of Y780,000 ($6,900) a year, according to a study on the economics of elderly crime by Michael Newman of Tokyo-based research house Custom Products Research.
Even the theft of a Y200 sandwich can earn a two-year prison sentence, say academics, at an Y8.4m cost to the state. The geriatric crime wave is accelerating, and analysts note that the Japanese prison system — newly expanded and at about 70 per cent occupancy — is being prepared for decades of increases. Between 1991 and 2013, the latest year for which the Ministry of Justice publishes figures, the number of elderly inmates in jail for repeating the same offense six times has climbed 460 per cent.
If it weren't so, so sad, it would be positively elegant. You are an elderly Japanese person who can't get by. You are not aggressive so you want to commit a crime with no threat or hostility. So, you commit one of the most non-hostile crimes possible –shoplifting. When the authorities insist you leave and return to poverty, your simple recourse it to repeat the same crime, may even in the same store. Human adaptation is an absolute wonder to behold. Government planning, however, is prone to bring unintended consequences, usually of the worst order.
People adapt to incentives and the results are not necessarily what was anticipated. It's called the law of unintended consequences.
Tagged Care for the elderly, Crime, Culture, Generation, Retirement


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Q: Make Flask listen for realtime updates in my Firestore tree I'm trying to get Flask to listen for realtime updates in my Firestore tree.
I have found this code snippet in the documentation at this link:
# Create a callback on_snapshot function to capture changes
def on_snapshot(doc_snapshot, changes, read_time):
    for doc in doc_snapshot:
        print(u'Received document snapshot: {}'.format(doc.id))

doc_ref = db.collection(u'cities').document(u'SF')

# Watch the document
doc_watch = doc_ref.on_snapshot(on_snapshot)

But I'm not sure how I should use it in Flask.
Basically what I want to is to let Flask listen for changes in a document in Firestore and then send those changes to my frontend application (Reactjs). I have been looking at Flask-SocketIO which seems to be what I need, but I'm not sure.
Could someone help me?
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I'm trying do like this:
# Create a callback on_snapshot function to capture changes
def on_snapshot(doc_snapshot, changes, read_time):
    for doc in doc_snapshot:
        flask_print("Received document snapshot: {}".format(doc.id))
        flask_print("snapshot was recieved from firebase!")
        emit("snapshot", {"data": doc.id})

@socketio.on("snapshot")
def snapshot_to_ferontend(snapshot):
    flask_print("snapshot was sent to frontend!")
    send(snapshot)

class SubscribeToGameById(Resource):
    def __init__(self):
        parser = reqparse.RequestParser()
        parser.add_argument("game_id", required=True)
        self.args = parser.parse_args()

    def put(self):
        doc_ref = db.collection("games").document(self.args["game_id"])
        doc_ref.on_snapshot(on_snapshot)

But I get an error saying: "RuntimeError: Working outside of request context."

A: You can use the library flask-boiler to serve the content. Implement notify method in your view model mediator GameViewMediator like this:
class GameViewMediator(ViewMediatorDAV):

    def notify(obj):
        send(obj.to_dict())

and bind your view model GameView to the domain model Game:
game_view = GameView()
game_view.bind_to(key="game", obj_type=Game, doc_id="game_id")
game_view.register_listener()

You should see the websocket emitting a snapshot of the game with every change.

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