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What happens when SMSF members don't get along?
By Bryce Figot
10 June 2022 — 3 minute read
The recent case of Papadam v Smidam Pty Limited [2022] NSWSC 629 serves as an important illustration of what happens when members of an SMSF don't get along.
In this article we summarise the case as well as considering what lessons can be learnt from it.
Ms Jennifer Papadam and Mr Anthony Smith are members of the Smidam Superannuation Fund, an SMSF, as well as being the director of its trustee, Smidam Pty Ltd.
The case does not specify the relationship between Ms Papdam and Mr Smith. We infer that they might have been in a spousal relationship or potentially a business relationship. Regardless, what is clear is that they are now unable to cooperate.
The principal asset of the Fund was originally a commercial property in Hunter Street, Sydney. Legal proceedings between Ms Papadam and Mr Smith commenced in 2018. In that same year, the Hunter Street property was liquidated and the net sale proceeds of $914,896 were paid into court.
In 2020, the New South Wales Supreme Court appointed Mr Daniel Frisken as receiver and manager of the assets of Smidam Pty Ltd (i.e., the assets of the SMSF). A court appointed auditor had identified certain "key rectification plan items". The court ordered Mr Frisken to implement those steps, at which point the court ordered that the "total amount of remuneration to be allowed to [Mr Frisken] is not to exceed $40,000 …"
Mr Frisken, however, ultimately found that the complete breakdown of communication between Ms Papadam and Mr Smith made it untenable for them to work together to achieve compliance within the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth) (SISA) and other legislation. Mr Frisken formed the view that the winding up of the SMSF is "…the most efficient and effective means of halting the ongoing non-compliance of the Fund with regard to its obligations under the SIS Act …"
Accordingly, this case represented Mr Frisken applying to court for the court to order that (among other things) the trustee company be wound up. Mr Frisken also applied for the cap of his remuneration to be increased to $130,549.37. Mr Smith contended that such an increase would be excessive and that the cap should only be increased to $60,000.
What the court held
The court held that the application for an order winding up the trustee company will be dismissed. A key reason was that, under the SISA, if the trustee company would become a body corporate where it "has begun to be wound up", and the company would be a disqualified person (see section 120(2)(e) of the SISA). Naturally, it would be an offence under section 126K of the SISA for the trustee company to then exercise any power as trustee of the SMSF thereafter, including by taking steps to wind up the SMSF. A liquidator may be liable as an accessory to any such offence.
Instead, the court ordered, among other things, that any further application by any party for orders relating to the termination of the receivership, the winding up of the SMSF or the winding up of the trustee company be made by interlocutory process filed and served by a due date. The court also ordered that the cap of Mr Frisken's remuneration be increased to $110,749.38.
In short, no obvious resolution was reached. However, the fees paid from SMSF assets would be increased.
Lessons from case
When anyone is admitted to an SMSF, it's important that you have the 'end game' in mind: that is, how will that person ultimately leave the SMSF? Typically, when people think of the 'end game' and SMSFs, they think of death and succession planning.
However, it is possible that a long running and irreconcilable dispute between the members could arise. One way to avoid such a dispute is to be very reluctant to admit people in SMSFs together in the first place. That being said, there can sometimes be compelling reasons to admit various people together in the same SMSF.
If admitting various people together in the same SMSF, it's important to have a plan as to what will happen if a disagreement occurs.
Without someone's written consent it can be difficult to forcibly 'kick' someone out of an SMSF. See regs 6.27B and 6.28 of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994 (Cth).
There are ways to overcome this difficulty. One way is by admitting someone only as a conditional member. Where there is conditional membership, consent is obtained when the conditional member is first admitted as a member to the SMSF. This means that on the occurrence of one or more 'exit' events, the SMSF trustee can remove the member.
By Alex Aktepe, lawyer, and Bryce Figot, special counsel, DBA Lawyers.
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The Ruger 10/22 is the world's most popular .22 caliber semi-automatic rifle, and it's easy to understand why. It's a rugged, reliable gun that's equally useful for sport shooting and small game hunting. It also works well with just about any .22 LR ammo, while many competing rifles are finicky about ammo brands.
The 10/22 is also easy to modify. Whether you want to swap out the barrel or replace the trigger, the task is usually straightforward. Here, we'll look at some of the best Ruger 10/22 upgrades and accessories, from magazines to red dots.
We've already written an extensive article going over the various models of the 10/22 as well as an article on the best scopes to mount on your Ruger.
Best Scopes for the Ruger 10/22
This article will cover other great upgrades and accessories besides scopes.
Expand the table of contents below for quick links to each section. Let's begin!
Best Ruger 10/22 Magazine
BX-25 Magazine by Ruger
10 Round Magazine by Ruger
Best Ruger 10/22 Stock
Tactical Solutions Thumbhole Stock
ProMag Archangel Nomad Stock
Best Ruger 10/22 Receiver
Brownells BRN-22 Stripped Receiver
Tactical Innovations Elite22
Best Ruger 10/22 Barrels
ER Shaw Target Barrels
F.J. Feddersen Barrel
Best Ruger 10/22 Suppressor
Banish 22
Tactical Solutions SB-X Suppressor Barrel
Best Ruger 10/22 Trigger
Ruger BX-Trigger
Volquartsen TG2000 Trigger Group
Best Ruger 10 22 Sling
Viking Tactics VTAC Sling
Allen Company Aspen Nubuck
Best 10/22 Red Dot
TruGlo Tru-Tec Micro Red Dot Sight
Holosun HE509T-RD X2
Best 10/22 Bolt Release
Tandemkross Guardian Bolt Release
Best 10/22 Extended Mag Release
Nordic Components Speed Mag Release
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When most people want a new magazine, it's because they want more capacity. If that's what you're looking for, it's tough to go wrong with the BX-25 magazine. This is a rugged polymer banana magazine with an impressive 25-round capacity.
The BX-25 has stainless steel feed lips, which can withstand the heat from rapid firing, and won't get cracked or twisted over time. The internal springs are also made of high-quality steel, with a tough polymer base that can take a beating. All in all, you're looking at an excellent magazine that will last for many years as long as it's taken care of properly.
Thankfully, this magazine is also easy to clean. It only takes a few minutes to tear down, clean, lube, and reassemble. As long as you do this every once in awhile, you'll almost never experience a mis-feed. You'll also appreciate the curved design, which takes up less space than a comparably-sized straight magazine.
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A 25-round magazine is great, particularly if you do a lot of sport shooting. But many states have restrictions limiting rifles to a 10-round capacity. Then again, nobody ever said you couldn't buy more magazines.
The best 10-round magazine for the Ruger 10/22 is the official 10/22 magazine. This mag is identical to the one that shipped with your gun, and has the same overall characteristics. They're constructed from a hardened polymer material, which is both lightweight and exceptionally durable.
The most attractive feature of the 10/22 mag is its unique rotary design, which has a couple of benefits over a straight magazine. To begin with, it's blocky instead of long, so it sits flush with the bottom of the stock. It's also very reliable, since it's been in service for several decades. Moreover, this is the magazine the 10/22 was designed to use, so you don't have to worry about your rounds mis-feeding.
If you want to be able to nail a dime at 100 yards, the stock should be one of the first things you think about upgrading. The Tactical Solutions Thumbhole Stock is an excellent choice, since it gives you a more ergonomic grip. If pistol grips cause legal trouble in your state, a thumbhole is the next best thing.
Not only that, but this stock is beautifully crafted. It's carved from a gorgeous laminated wood, with multiple color options available. The design is ambidextrous, so it won't block the bolt if you have a left-handed 10/22. There's also an ergonomic cheek pad, which provides excellent support for target shooters.
To be fair, the price tag is more than you'll pay for most other stocks. But you're getting exquisite craftsmanship and top-tier quality. You also get a free-floating design, with provides for better overall accuracy than a metal on wood design.
On the other end of the spectrum, we have the ProMag Archangel Nomad Stock. This is a slick black tactical stock that makes your 10/22 look like an AR. It's made mostly from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, but the Picatinny rail is aluminum, as is the hand guard rail, which can be used for mounting an under-barrel flashlight or laser dot.
The built-in iron sights are easily adjustable, with options for both windage and elevation. The stock is collapsible, which allows for easy storage and transport. It also has a pair of built-in compartments, where you can store small accessories like batteries that go with your gun.
The only downside of the Archangel is that you can't use it with any other magazines. You can only use the 25-round magazine that ships with the stock. This means you won't be able to use this stock with the standard 10-round rotary mag. You also won't be able to use it in states that ban high-capacity magazines.
The Brownells BRN-22 Stripped Receiver for Ruger 1022 is a solid option if you're looking for an upgrade. To begin with, this receiver is milled, not forged. This means that it's drilled out of a larger piece of aluminum, rather than being hammered into shape. As a result, it's more durable than a receiver that's forged or stamped. It has a tough, matte black finish, which is similar to an AR finish.
The rear of the receiver has a small hole, which allows you to clean the barrel from either direction. You can also choose between two different variants. The first has the standard factory 10/22 profile, with a curved top that's drilled and tapped for a scope mount. The second has a Picatinny rail top, which supports a wider range of accessories.
If you're looking for an affordable receiver that's still an upgrade from the original, the Elite22 from Tactical Innovations is an excellent choice. It's constructed from 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminum, and comes in two variants. One is stripped, while the other comes with a match-grade bolt assembly. It's up to you whether or not you want to keep the stock bolt, or pay a little extra for an upgraded assembly.
The top features a mil-spec Picatinny rail, so you can mount all your accessories. Meanwhile, the back provides access for a cleaning rod, so you can clean your barrel from either direction.
From a cosmetic perspective, you can choose from a number of colors. Along with the default matte black, you can also choose silver, gold, red, blue, or purple. If you order the bolt assembly, you'll have your choice of black nitride, or a polished or matte stainless steel finish.
Keep in mind that a receiver is the part of the gun with a serial number. In legal terms, it's the actual firearm. So unlike most parts and accessories, you can't have one shipped to your house. You'll need to have it shipped to a licensed FFL dealer, and pick it up from them.
The Ruger 10 22 is already well-known for its accuracy. But what if you want an even more accurate rifle? In that case, you'll want to upgrade your barrel. The ER Shaw Target Barrel is an excellent choice. This barrel is made from polished blue carbon steel, which ensures minimal friction along with minimal wear. As an added benefit, the muzzle is threaded, so you can easily attach a muzzle brake, flash suppressor, or silencer.
Of course, no barrel is perfect. The downside of blue carbon steel is its weight. The fluted variant of the ER Shaw tips the scales at 2.85 pounds, while the non-fluted variant weighs 3.14 pounds. That's not absurdly heavy, but it's heavier than the factory barrel. You should also be aware that this barrel is a bit more finicky about ammo quality. You'll need to use quality ammunition, so you'll have to throw out all your CCI Stinger plinking rounds.
That said, we're talking about a barrel that allows you to drive tacks well in excess of 100 yards. As an added bonus, it's affordably-priced. You're getting match-grade quality without breaking the bank. Unless the weight puts you off, the ER Shaw barrel is a clear winner.
The F.J. Fedderson Barrel is another excellent alternative to the 10/22's original barrel. At 16.25 inches, it's shorter than the standard Ruger barrel, but be warned, it's actually fatter despite the longer length. This means you'll have to work at the barrel channel in order to get it properly seated.
That said, the fatter design is made specifically to add weight and durability and reduce recoil. This might sound like a bad thing, but it's a great choice if you have one of the pre-2007 10/22s chambered in .22 Magnum. It's also exceptionally durable, and doesn't get hot when you're plinking for hours on end.
As an added bonus, the F.J. Feddersen Barrel is more accurate than the factory barrel, which is great for match shooting. And the end of the barrel is threaded, so you can add whatever attachments you want.
A suppressor is a great way to protect your hearing when you're at the range. It can also reduce recoil, although that's not much of a concern to begin with on a .22. The Banish 22 is a great choice, since it's manufactured specifically for .22-caliber rimfire firearms. That said, it's also capable of handling smaller calibers, such as .17 HMR.
It attaches to any standard-threaded barrel, and has an adjustable length of seven to nine inches. The outer portion consists of a rugged, lightweight titanium tube, with a matte black finish. Inside, there's a series of eight baffles, which create little chambers where gas can expand outwards. This reduces the velocity at which gas leaves the barrel, which results in a quieter shot, as well as less recoil.
This suppressor needs to be cleaned periodically, over and above the ordinary cleaning you perform on your 10/22. Over time, carbon will build up around the outside of the baffles, which can make them impossible to remove. To prevent this, you have to take them out and clean them, as well as the outer tube. It's essential to do this no less than once every 200 rounds.
Thankfully, cleaning is easy, since you don't need any specialized tools to take the suppressor apart. As a result, it doesn't take as long to clean as other popular silencers.
The Tactical Solutions SB-X Suppressor Barrel is a great choice if you want to replace your barrel and attach a silencer at the same time. It's a popular solution, since the Ruger 10/22 doesn't come from the factory with a threaded barrel. Not only that, but it's very lightweight. At only 1.1 pounds, it weighs even less than the factory barrel, which is great for accuracy and for carrying your rifle in the field.
Despite the fact that you're adding a suppressor, the SB-X is actually shorter than the factory barrel. Instead of 18.5 inches, it has a length of only 16.5. This makes the rifle a little more manageable, although you won't get quite the same velocity as you would from a longer barrel. Then again, velocity isn't normally a big concern when you're using a suppressor.
This barrel is easy to install, and fits perfectly in the Ruger's stock. It's worth noting that it's available in two variants: the standard and the takedown. Just make sure you order the correct version for your type of 10/22.
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One common complaint about the Ruger 10/22's stock trigger is that it's a bit heavy. This is actually a good thing for beginners, which is one thing that makes it so popular. But if you're a more experienced shooter, you'll probably prefer something that's a bit lighter and crisper.
The Ruger BX-Trigger has a pull weight of only 2.75 pounds, which is less than half of the 10/22's default 6 pound pull weight. It's not adjustable, but it's incredibly light, which allows for improved accuracy. In addition, it has a noticeably cleaner break than the factory trigger, which is well worth the investment.
Because it's manufactured by Ruger, this trigger is very easy to install. In fact, you should already be moving your trigger assembly when you clean your 10/22. It's as easy as knocking out a couple of pins and swapping out the two assemblies. You don't exactly have to be a gunsmith to make the switch.
If you want the lightest trigger possible, check out the Volquartsen TG2000 Trigger Group. This trigger has an insanely low pull weight of only 2.25 pounds. It also offers a couple of options the Ruger trigger doesn't, such as an adjustable creep and overtravel.
Another great feature of the TG2000 is that it's manufactured from CNC-machined aluminum, rather than plastic. This makes it a lot more durable than the basic Ruger trigger. And like the Ruger trigger, it's purpose-built for the 10/22, which allows for easy drop-in installation.
To be fair, this trigger costs almost as much as the 10/22 itself. But if you want a top quality trigger, you need look no further. As an added bonus, you can even order it in multiple colors, to dress up your gun.
If you plan on taking your rifle into the field, chances are good that you'll want to use a sling. A sling frees up your hands for other things, and can also be used to handle your gun more easily. At the same time, many people find that a sling can be restricting in the field. The Viking Tactics Sling is the solution to that problem.
This sling is designed with a metal latch that can be used to instantly free up slack. If you have to drop from a standing to a prone position, all you have to do is flip the latch, and you'll be able to extend your rifle out in front of you. The material is a durable nylon weave, and it's reasonably comfortable on its own. But if you want a padded version, there's one available for a few extra bucks.
The Allen Company Aspen Nubuck is a purpose-built strap that's made for hunting. The bulk of the strap is made from a wide nylon leather weave belt, with a metal slide for adjusting the length. You can easily move the slide in a hurry, so changing the length can be done in a single fluid movement. The swivels on the end are weighted for 300 pounds, so you don't have to worry about them giving way under stress.
There's a padded panel that can be adjusted up and down the strap, and positioned over your shoulder. It's soft on the inside, with a textured surface that keeps it from sliding and creating noise. The outside is a fine leather, with a deer head logo in the middle and heavy-duty stitching.
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A red dot sight is designed for quick target acquisition. It doesn't magnify your target, but instead it creates a parallax-free view of where your bullet will land. In other words, you're not getting extreme accuracy, but you're getting on target much faster than you can with a scope.
The TruGlo Tru-Tec is an affordable red dot sight that ships with a little Picattiny rail, with the necessary hardware to mount it on a stock Ruger 10/22. The housing is constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum, and at just under an ounce, it's exceptionally lightweight.
The 3 MOA red dot isn't the most accurate, but it's reasonably small, and more importantly, it's very bright. With 10 different brightness settings, you can also dim the dot for lower-light shooting. And the CR2032 battery will last for a long time, thanks to a four hour auto-shutoff feature that keeps you from leaving the power on by mistake.
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The Holosun HE509T-RD X2 is a durable red dot sight that's made from high-quality titanium. The lens is recessed, which provides protection from dirt and dust. It also provides some shade, which keeps glare to a minimum. This is a very durable sight, with a weight of just 1.72 ounces, although you'll need to install a Picatinny rail in order to mount it on a 10/22.
The main feature of this sight is the little solar panel on the top. The CR1632 battery is rated for 50,000 hours of use at the medium brightness level, depending on the level of sun exposure. Not only that, but there's a "shake and wake" feature, where the HE509T will automatically turn on when it detects motion.
There are 12 total brightness settings. In addition to the 10 standard settings, there are two ultra-low settings that are compatible with night vision equipment.
One of the most common complaints about the Ruger 10/22 is the bolt release. While most aspects of the gun's design are top notch, the bolt release could most charitably be described as "awkward." Not only is it an awkward rocker switch, but if your dominant hand is holding the switch, you have to reach over the gun with your other hand to move the bolt.
The TANDEMKROSS Guardian Bolt Release is designed to alleviate that problem. It's a simple metal switch that's easy to install. You just take out the factory switch and install the aftermarket switch. It's easy to hold down, so you can quickly release the bolt every time.
An extended mag release is to the magazine release lever as a bolt release is to the factory bolt release. If you want the best of the best, check out the Nordic Components 10/22 Speed Magazine Release.
This is a molded plastic lever that's made from a similar material to the original lever. However, it's significantly longer, extending down around the front of the trigger guard. As soon as you fire your last shot, you can instantly drop the mag out with your trigger finger.
As you can see, there are plenty of ways to upgrade your Ruger 10/22. Whether you want to change the trigger weight, add a red dot sight or just alter the appearance, you can make all kinds of customizations. By the time you're done, your Ruger 10/22 can be truly unique!
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Yvonne Jegede calls out her ex, Kunle Fawole, for neglecting their four-year-old son (video)
December 6, 2022 December 6, 2022 by Editor
Actress Yvonne Jegede has called out her ex-husband, Kunle Fawole popularly known as Abounce, for neglecting their four-year-old son, Xavier, since he was born four years ago.
Recall that Yvonne and singer, Abounce got married in February 2017 and welcomed Xavier in November of the same year. They however went their separate ways two years after their union.
In a recent interview with actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie, Yvonne spoke about the crash of their marriage. She said what led to the break up of their marriage wasn't really worth it. She said they were best friends before they eventually tied the knot but that they were not just on the same page. She said if she had stayed back in the marriage just because of what people would say, she would have been unhappy. She added that right now, they are not on talking terms.
With regard to their son, Xavier, Yvonne revealed that while she was pregnant, Kunle never bothered to be part of her pregnancy journey.
She stated that Kunle only came around to acknowledge their son when she threatened that she would remove his surname from Xavier's name if he doesn't show up before their son turns five. She said she had to insist that their son bears hers and his father's surname, Jegede-Fawole, because she was the one who suffered so much, cleared her account to go to America to birth Xavier.
Yvonne said after Kunle's public acknowledgment in April 2019, he has not bothered about their son.
"Since that they, he has never come to the house, he has never called. His son turned one, no call, no text message to say Happy birthday." Yvonne said
She further stated that the day she dreaded the most came, which was Xavier asking about his father. She said she sent a message to Kunle's older brother to inform him that Xavier was asking for his father and that he should help get Kunle to please come around to see his son.
"The response I got after two days was not encouraging."she said
Yvonne added that Kunle doesn't want to come around. She said she tells anyone who cares to listen that he will have access to his son whenever he wants to, but he has since kept his distance.
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Jagannath Temple in Puri
The Jagannath Temple in Puri was called the "White Pagoda".
The temple is a part of Char Dham (Badrinath, Dwaraka, Puri, Rameswaram) pilgrimages that a Hindu is expected to make in one's lifetime.
When most of the deities in the temples of India are made of stone or metal, the idol of Jagannatha is made of wood which is ceremoniously replaced in every twelve or nineteen years by using sacred trees.
The temple is believed to be constructed in the 12th century by King Anatavarman Chodaganga Deva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
The temple is famous for its annual Ratha Yatra or Chariot festival, in which the three principal deities (Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra) are pulled on huge and elaborately decorated temple cars
Jagannath Puri temple is called 'Yamanika Tirtha' where, according to the Hindu beliefs, the power of 'Yama', the god of death has been nullified in Puri due to the presence of Lord Jagannath.
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Nila Chakra
Nila Chakra is located on the top of the temple and a different flag, each named as Patita Pavana, is hoisted on the chakra daily. The chakra has eight spokes called Navagunjaras. The chakra was made by an alloy of eight metals also known as Ashtadhatu.
Singhdwara
There are four gates to enter the temple and one of them is Singhdwara which is a Sanskrit word which means Lion Gate. There are statues of two lions one on each side of the gate. People can enter the temple through the staircase of 22 steps which is known as Baisi Pahacha.
There is an image of Lord Jagannath which is painted on the right side of the entrance and is known as Patitapavana.
This image was made for untouchables who were allowed to pray to the image of the lord from outside but cannot enter the temple.
Arun Stambha
Arun Stambh is situated in front of the Singdwara. The pillar is sixteen-sided and is monolithic. Idol of Arun can be found here who drives the chariot of Sun god.
Arun Stambh was previously located at Konark temple but was brought here by Guru Brahamachari Gosain.
Hathidwara, Vyaghradwara, and Ashwadwara
Hathidwara, Vyaghradwara, and Ashwadwara are the three other entrances from where people can enter the temple.
Hathidwara is also known as elephant gate, Vyaghradwara as tiger gate, and Ashwadwara as horse gate.
The gates are named so as they are guarded by elephant, tiger, and horse respectively.
Mukti Mandapa
Mukti Mandapa is a platform made with granite and its height is five feet. The square-shaped mandapa covers an area of 900 square feet. The roof of the mandapa is supported by twelve pillars out of which four are built in the middle.
Dola Mandapa
Dola Mandapa is used to make a swing on which idol of Dologobinda is placed. The swing is made during the annual Dol yatra. The mandapa is carved by using Torana and it is the same arch on which the swing is hanged.
Vimala Temple
There are many minor temples in the precincts of Jagannath Temple and Vimala temple is one of them.
Hindu mythology says that the feet of Goddess Sati has fallen on the spot where the temple is constructed.
The food offered to Lord Jagannath is also offered to goddess Vimala then it is called Mahaprasad.
Mahalaxmi Temple
Many rituals are performed in Jagannath temple and the Mahalaxmi Temple plays an important role because preparation of the food to be offered to Lord Jagannath is supervised by Mahalaxmi. The food is known as Naivedya.
Chinese bridge at Pangong Tso
Somnath Temple
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Molded Interconnect Devices (MID) market is poised to witness an accelerated growth over the ensuing years, amidst the backdrop of the frequent technological advancements in telecommunication sector. The ability of the device to facilitate miniaturization has largely added to the expansion of its application portfolio in a range of consumer products.
MIDs have gradually become the prime circuitry solution choice in the automotive and electronics industry, owing to its easy assembling, smaller circuitry. and light weight when compared to conventional PCB circuits. It is prudent to mention that the eco-friendly tag that these devices carry is one of the major factors fueling the MID market growth worldwide. These devices reportedly incorporate thermoplastic materials that are recyclable and do not involve hazardous manufacturing processes.
The growth of MID market has been greatly boosted by economies that rely on their manufacturing industry for growth, with the Asian economy – majorly China, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan in the lead.
Touted as one of the major growth avenues in the MID market, China is estimated to contribute over $155 million to the MID industry by 2024, aided by the increasing demand for MIDs in the consumer electronics sector. China has achieved a rapid growth rate because of its ability to provide cheap labor for manufacturing industries, which has prompted many multinational companies to shift their manufacturing units in the country. The nation has now turned into a global manufacturing hub, with Apple setting one of the most prominent examples of this trend.
The technology company with an expansive product portfolio comprising portable electronic devices that are more compact and reliable is an ideal target consumer for the MID market. China also boasts of other domestic tech companies who have recently began dominating the smartphone market owing to their competitive sleek devices, the One Plus flagship line being an example of this phenomenon. Not to mention, the region being a key automotive manufacturing hub hosting the presence of many international and domestic brands also adds to its strong contendership in the global MID industry fraternity.
Japan is another prominent nation fueling APAC molded interconnect devices market growth. The region's thriving automobile manufacturing industry is slated to be one of the top-notch regional drivers. With circuitry designed using MID facilitating the incorporation of these cutting-edge technological features, it is overt that APAC will be one of the most lucrative hubs for the MID market expansion. As per reliable estimates, overall APAC MID market is projected to surpass a valuation of USD 400 million by 2024.
European nations have been renowned for their active participation toward ensuring environmental sustainability trends, making the continent one of the leading players in the MID market expansion. The MID Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) manufacturing process allows MID to be made via a single-shot molding process which is relatively less harsh on the environment than conventional methods.
The continent's expanding vehicle manufacturing sector in tandem with the presence some of the world's major automotive OEMs is expected to boost the Europe MID market share in the coming years. The rapid technological advancements with regard to automotive safety such as seatbelt safety systems and sensor positioning will further provide massive growth opportunities to the MID industry players. The regional demand is slated to record a CAGR of about 10.5% from 2018 to 2024.
Besides the consumer electronics and automotive sectors, one of the most anticipated trends in the MID market remains the contribution of healthcare fraternity to this space. With rapid R&D investments toward healthcare prototyping gaining prominence, the sector is certain to be a profitable end-user for the molded interconnected devices manufacturers. Global Market Insights, Inc. forecasts the healthcare MID industry to record an appreciable double-digit CAGR of 15% over 2018-2024.
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Bearings market size is expected to exceed over USD 142 billion by 2022, as it will grow over 7.6% in the coming years. This product is an essential mechanical component for proper and smooth running of vehicles and machineries. The industrial heavy machinery sector is the largest end user market, followed by automobile sector which can't run without this product. The future growth of this market will come with an increase in requirement in aerospace and railway sectors. Asia Pacific is the greatest and fastest rising market in this sector, followed by China. Asia Pacific market was USD 36 billion in 2014 and is projected to gain USD 68 billion by 2022 with a CAGR of 8% between years 2015-2022.
Increase in number of commuters taking advantage of public transportation is likely to be the key facet of rise in demand. Substantial growth is expected in this market because of high requirement for tapered roller components in wheels, gearboxes and journal applications along with ceramic coated ones used in traction-motor. They have small surface contact thus help in reducing friction which makes vehicle run smoothly and hence its demand can't fall in future. It has a rising growth with approximately 42% of the overall share in 2014 and is expected to enjoy 78% in the coming year.
The market trends seem to be promising in future. Automotive bearing market is projected to get significant gains with projection of USD 71 billion at a CAGR of 7.3%. An upsurge will be seen in agricultural sector as it is likely to grow with a CAGR of 7% because of economic recovery and improved performance. Machineries used for agriculture are also estimated to contribute in the elevation of this market. But yes, it is worth to notice the importance of the roller variety. They are mainly used when load enduring capacity is more important than speed. As per the market report, roller range is estimated to touch USD 51 billion up to 2022.
It is anticipated that Europe will achieve USD 32 billion by 2022 which was USD 18 billion earlier in 2014. One more example of rising market for this product is North America which is expected to get USD 25 billion by 2022. Bearing market share is highly productive. The list of top most companies includes Timken, NSK Global, SKF, Schaeffler Group, JTEKT and NTN Corporation and these companies are contributing almost 60% of overall industry share. However, counterfeiting is a major problem which can be challenging to this market in near future. It is a problem faced by many industries and is a threat for them.
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Gas sensors market is one among the few vibrant business spheres where innovations and technology quite aptly outline the key to profitability and opportunities. The industry participants are thoroughly investing in research activities to bring product improvisations in terms of advancements and sustainability quotients, that in extension is enhancing the product and commercialization matrix of this fraternity.
Backing the fact with a recent case in point – Sensirion AG, a leading manufacturer of high-end sensors, has bestowed the marketplace with novel gas sensors that are not only technologically progressive, but are also environmentally viable. As claimed by the experts, Sensirion's upgraded solutions offer precise air quality information based on some of the major environmental grounds such as VOC content, humidity, carbon dioxide presence, temperature, and particulate matter content. Undoubtedly, such exemplary initiatives undertaken by the renowned giants with regards to environmental sensing have opened up a slew of lucrative opportunities for gas sensors market players, in terms of commercialization and sustainability.
In terms of revenue, Global Market Insights, Inc. reports the global gas sensors industry to have surpassed a valuation of USD 2.5 billion in 2017. Safety measures, of late, have become an integral axiom in the manufacturing space, subject to the stringent regulatory framework regarding workplace safety and health hazards due to poor air quality. Gas sensors industry trends is heavily influenced by the growing governmental initiatives across the world. Companies involved in gas sensors industry are introducing innovative application-specific components that comply with the safety standardization such as CSA and ATEX.
In this regard, it is important to note that majority of these air quality standardizations and norms are implemented in industrial and automotive sectors. For instance, EPA's Clean Energy Act has already set limits on some of the air pollutants, that is claimed to be hazardous for the environment. The act also gives the EPA the power to limit harmful emissions of air pollutants from sources like utilities, chemical plants, and steel mills. These mandatory roll-outs have left a huge impact on gas sensors market penetration, subject to the fact that these aforementioned sectors are mandated to install gas sensors in the plants to curb air pollution by efficiently regulating harmful emissions.
The expanding automobile sector and rising trend of automation across a myriad range of domains are chronicled to be some of the major factors driving APAC gas sensors market size. Reportedly, China and India are anticipated to be the major revenue pockets for APAC gas sensors industry. The growth in these regions can be primarily credited to the phenomenally increasing technological developments with regards to curtailment of hazardous air pollutant emissions.
Allegedly, China has been remarkably incorporating miniaturized and wireless sensors to enable convenient detection of toxic gases. Moreover, the growing urbanization and demand for technologically upgraded products such as E- compressor and E-turbo is further fueling China gas sensors market share. Beijing and Shanghai are touted to be pivotal contributors to the rapidly deteriorating outdoor air quality, that exceeded the set particulate matter concentration by the WHO by a substantial proportion in 2017, which has further impelled China gas sensors market.
However, in parallel to these developments the industry is also facing some major challenges with the exponentially increasing number of CO and CO2 sensors. The overcrowding of these devices has not only impacted the strategic landscape but has also raised a question on the product differentiation and innovations with regards to these sensors. Keeping this into consideration, the market players are vigorously investing in R&D activities to offer a diversified range of products, addressing the innovation and feasibility parameters. Some of the prominent names in the industry include Amphenol Corporation, Dynament, Bosch Sensortec, City Technology, Figaro Engineering Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Trolex Ltd, and Siemens AG.
With the expanding application spectrum of gas sensors industry across a myriad range of sectors including consumer electronics, medical, environmental, petrochemical, automotive, industrial and the increasing trend of wireless and miniatured devices, it is overt for this business space to record commendable gains in the ensuing years. Statistics project the global gas sensors market size to surpass USD 3 billion by 2024.
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Maybe it was the mere three hours of sleep I got on Sunday night, or maybe I really was having a bad day. Maybe it was a combination of both. All I know is that by Monday afternoon I was standing in the doorway of my father's office holding a jar of peanut butter and a spoon, puffy-eyed and needing some sort of comfort and reason.
My cynism nearly burst out of my chest and attacked that phrase! After hearing it so much, it felt like it didn't really mean anything at all. Like it was just a thing that was supposed to be said to someone who was disappointed or heart-broken.
As soon as I got in my car I burst into tears; every emotion exploded out of me. In my anger and confusion (and lack of sleep) I began to have a pity party.
Then He spoke. And this, in and of itself is amazing to me. There I was, giving Him the silent treatment and then lashing out in an irrational panic.
Baby girl, why are you doing this? This whole year, you've been throwing pieces of your "resume" up to me. Are you looking for points or a pat on the back? You're right, it is good stuff, but sweet girl, it's not My stuff for you. Are you looking for a different answer? Because I told you a long time ago what I wanted from you. Your heart. Your devotion. And I told you a long time ago what I wanted you to do with the talent I gave you. I haven't changed my mind. I'm not going to. Don't bury your talent; go out and invest it, multiply it, and tell others Who supplied it. And let me answer another question: It's okay that you're not perfect. I know that already. That's why I came and rescued you on that cross 2,000 years ago. I told you in My word that I chose the weak, the foolish, the lowly, the despised to fully display My glory. It's not something that is just said to the disappointed and heart-broken; it's the truth. I do know the plans I have for you. But baby girl, it's not quite time for you to know the plans. I love you. Trust me.
In my foolishness, in my attempt at collecting a resume full of stuff, I had ignored the things that were going right for me. I had missed my "yes" list. And it wasn't that I didn't know that He had a plan for my life, it's just that I was trying so hard to fit my plan into a mold that only fit His.
So after the peanut butter and the nap and the encouraging words from my dad, here's what I learned: Though the whole world seems to be keeping tabs on successes and failures, God isn't looking for a resume. Because here's the thing–none of us have one good enough to give Him. I am empty-handed when I come before the throne of His grace. I have nothing, but He has everything I need. All He wants is a bended knee and an obedient heart.
Maybe your like me, hoping He mispoke about what He wants from you, hoping He'll change His mind. He won't. Ask me or go to Scripture and ask Jonah, and we'll tell you He won't change His mind because He didn't make a mistake the first time. And maybe you're like me and it's hard to imagine that He has a plan because you can't see it. Let me let you in on a secret that will relieve your over-burdened heart: His plans aren't riding on your opinion or knowledge of them. We serve a God far bigger than that.
So go home, eat some peanut butter, take a nap, do whatever you need to do. Because it's okay to be sad and broken-hearted and disappointed sometimes, just don't let it consume you. Remember the He does know the plans He has for you: plans to prosper you, not to harm you. It's not just something to say. It's truth.
Me during Best Male Lead category: "That was Christian Bale?" "THAT WAS VIGGO MORTENSEN?" Mercy, those makeup folks better win some #oscars.


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Lifelight raises over $8m to date to scale clinical grade remote patient monitoring globally
2nd December 2021: Lifelight is excited to announce we've raised over $8m to date to continue with our vision to turn every device on the planet into a self-monitoring healthcare platform
Supported by NHS England from the beginning, Lifelight's vision has also been shared by a number of key healthcare and industry stakeholders in the form of grants and equity funding, including a $1.5m grant from SBRI Healthcare, a prestigious NIHR & NHSX AI in Health Award and multiple grants and loans from Innovate UK.
Significantly $3.5m alone was raised in the last 14 months during the pandemic. Accelerated by Coronavirus, Lifelight is moving forward to play a key role, allowing clinicians to know a patient's vital signs remotely, allowing accurate vitals measurements to continue to be taken in real-time with zero contact – critical during a pandemic. Equipping clinicians to effectively assess the physical condition of the patient for an improved outcome.
Clinically validated and regulatory approved, Lifelight delivers benefits across a wide range of use cases whether stand-alone or at scale. With its transformative ability to measure vital signs simply using the patient's own smartphone, Lifelight removes the cost and complexity of hardware blood pressure cuffs and pulse oximeters. It is able to be embedded into existing healthcare platforms and pathways, allowing them to be more efficient, more effective and more scalable. More importantly it enables existing digital health pathways to be revisited, revised and reengineered.
In development for over 5 years, from its inception Lifelight has been based at the University of Southampton Business Park, joining the park's Catalyst programme in 2015 with just 3 employees. The programme not only gave the business a home but the opportunity to learn from fellow entrepreneurs, both on the programme and around the Science Park. Lifelight also greatly benefitted by being part of the DigitalHealth.London Accelerator programme, championing digital innovation and helping us to better connect with the NHS and social care.
Since then, we've grown to a team of more than 40 people and conducted three clinical trials, giving the data to fuel our AI algorithms' development and the Clinical Evaluation Report (CER) by which Lifelight is clinically validated – and are now working with telehealth organisations across multiple health sectors and geographies globally to embed Lifelight into their platforms – including Denmark's largest pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk.
Laurence Pearce, Lifelight's CEO & founder said, "The next 12 months will be an exciting time in Lifelight's journey, representing a number of firsts – but as we end the year we thought it was also important to remember how far we've come and thank our many supporters who share in our vision for Lifelight. As well as NHS England, NHSX and an army of study volunteers (thank you!), Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Barts Health NHS Trust continue to support our clinical trials, led by Professor Anoop Chauhan MBE and Dr Manish Saxena respectively.
Laurence added, "The company is steadfast on our ethos of delivering solutions to market that adhere to clinical regulation, proven by validation, making Lifelight a unique solution not just across Europe but worldwide.
Laurence concluded, "Currently a CE Class I medical device, we're working hard to deliver a CE Class II medical device and gain FDA clearance, allowing greater access to the US and beyond, driven by the need for accessible healthcare for all."
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Fair Trade Philadelphia (FTPHL) mission is to advocate and promote for the core tenets of Fair Trade among our constituency of individuals, businesses and institutions within the Philadelphia region.
Fair Trade Philadelphia (FTPHL) endorses the World Fair Trade Organization's (WFTO) 10 principles of Fair Trade as our organization's standards for Fair Trade advocacy and commerce.
Fair Trade Philadelphia, FTPHL, founded in 2013, joined a worldwide movement to promote Fair Trade: guaranteeing fair wages to producers, safe working conditions, environmentally sustainable practices, no child labor and democratic decision-making processes. Its mission includes awareness raising among Philadelphians of trade unfairness and their own purchasing power to lessen inequality. It is a grant recipient from the Douty Foundation for their "Nurturing Fair Minds" project.
In 2015, FTPHL made Philadelphia a Fair Trade City by fulfilling criteria set by Fair Trade U.S.A. in 2015, the second largest such city in the U.S. after Chicago. The linked film was taken at Philadelphia City Hall on October 15 when the passing of Fair Trade Resolution was celebrated and the efforts of FTPHL was recognized. This video is the Resolution read by each city council person and remarks by FTPHL.
Our Philosophy and Journey
Various life encounters lead People to Fair Trade Philadelphia. In one case, it started out with seeing a documentary film, "The Dark Side of Chocolate" (below) and realizing that the sweet taste of chocolate in her mouth was probably produced with child slave labor in the Ivory Coast. Being made aware of the connection between the two led her to join the global Fair Trade movement.
Fair Trade is a change agent that humanizes trade practices by connecting producers and consumers in the most fundamental way. It helps consumers become aware of issues of fairness in trade and of their own purchasing power to make positive changes.
While it started with a focus on impoverished areas of the world, it has helped people realize unfair trade practices everywhere. We promote "Buy Local, Buy Fair": when products grow locally, buy locally, and when not, buy fair trade.
Like any human endeavors, Fair Trade is complex. We need to be vigilant. That is why we believe in the third-party certification process.
We believe our mission aligns with the green movement. In order to be Fair Trade certified, producing practices need to be environmentally sustainable.
Recently, our focus has been on working with children. "Nurturing Fair Minds" project will bring the Fair Trade curriculum to schools in the hope that they grow up being aware of fairness in trade practices and feeling empowered to be part of the solution.


It's been already 2 weeks and tomorrow we'll be back on the plane heading to Roma. Wua, so much is to come, like our show with our very good friend Kris Roche on the 30th in Castiglione del lago or … Well you'll see in the future videos !
This video is Solo. The song is about finding yourself, making decisions with your heart and not letting others pressuring on you. I decided to record it in my Kitchen so you can see where i live. All the paintings are Cat Sirot's and you have to check her website, her Art is just Incredible!
I hope you had the best holidays ever!
Oh noo we are both sick!
and so it goes that when it´s time to relax and mind is free of stress, one gets sick. It didn´t make it any easier to Manu to have +13 celcisus inside the house. The heater in his house next to the beautiful Versailles,France, broke down! Though, if there is something good in being sick, it is that you are forced to lay down and take it easy. What is unfortunate, is that neither one of us can play nor sing 😦 We planned to give YOU 2 videos as a christmas present, one from Eva in Finland and one from Manu in France.
We will still give you the 2 videos but just a little later. It´s always nice to get some extra presents after Christmas, right?
Thank you for staying with us, after the strom there is always a nice weather.
This week, we know you might not be turning on your computer very often but we wanted to have this Christmas special ! There will be 2 videos, 1 from Jyvaskyla(Finland) and one from Paris(France) to be released on Dec 26th. Christmas Presents !
We also decided that now on, we will be posting recipes that you can do at home. Stay tuned for that, the first one will be very Italian ahah.
There isn't much more to say, i don't want to hold you from meeting everyone that counts in your life.
Have a safe and happy Christmas, may our hearts be warm and light.
On Wednesday Martina took us to the traditional Italian Ciaccia fritta Festival. Ciaccia fritta is sort of a fried pizza/dough and you enjoy it either with salt or sugar. There is live music, little handcraft market and endlessly free new wine (after 2 to 3 months of fermentation, about 10%). The festival lasts from noon to the night and people don't work during that day.
We have spent one month in Italy now and it has for sure been a great experience. What we still don't quite understand, is how old fashioned and stuck to traditions this part of Italy is. For Eva it has been rather difficult at times to work in the garden with men for they don't really show any respect towards women in this kind of work. The people working with us are also from Romania and Albania. In the beginning Eva tried to fight against it but after a while we realized it is impossible to try to change anyone unless they want to change. At least we try our best to open peoples minds.
What comes to the Week 6 video, we wanted to try something new. So, this week you will hear Eva perform her song "My Song". It is recorded in a BEEEAUTIFUL town called Cortona, right next to where we stay. Credits of filming around goes to Manu!
Week 5 – "Hold On" New song!
How was your week? Got a bit cold? They said all over the news this is the coldest winter Europe has had in the past decade! Well we felt it a bit here; we had the first snow of the trip and it got close to -5 here.
In this place we can really enjoy Italian lifestyle so we decided to stay here one more week. Our friend Tommy takes us to pubs and cafes from Perugia to Cortona and we often cook Italian food together.
We got some video footage from last night's concert and it will be up very soon!
First gig of our trip!!
Now is the time to show what we've got! Our Italian manager, Tommy, got us a show in a very very VERY awesome wine and live music bar, 909 Cafe http://www.umbriamusica.it/909-cafe-castiglione-del-lago in Castiglione del Lago.
We will play the songs you've heard on our videos and some new ones also. There will be a video team shooting this show and one of the songs will be our Week 5 video, released on Sunday night.
Also, Giardino Reinhardt has been such a great place to work and meet wonderful people, that we will stay here until December 16th.


Whenever I make anything involving pâte à choux (a light French pastry dough), I think of my Grandma Fox. Of course, Grandma probably never called it that. We mainly just knew it as "cream puff dough," because that was her famous dessert. She passed the recipe and technique on to my mom, who now carries on the tradition.
Having watched each of them make cream puffs plenty of times over the years, I was actually in the process of making them myself when Grandma died years ago. It was beautiful and sad and ironic and not ironic at all to be making one of her favorite desserts when I got the news that she had passed.
Fast forward a few years later to my first day of culinary school. In Pastries I, the chef assigns each student a different project to start with, and my assignment? Cream puffs, of course. I smiled because I knew how to make them already, and also thought that my Grandma would have loved to hear that story.
The thing about pâte à choux dough is that it is extremely versatile. Of course, it can be used to make sweets like cream puffs, beignets and éclairs, but it can also go savory in things like dumplings and Parisian gnocchi. Some of my favorite little savory party bites to make are gougères, which is a little puff of choux dough made with cheese (usually Gruyère or Parmesan).
Today, I'm bringing you gougères with double the cheese action, plus triple the herb action. The gougères are full of Gruyère and lots of savory herbs. My pick for the herbs? Chives and Parsley from the Gourmet Garden Lightly Dried line. These herbs are exactly what they sound like – fresh herbs that are very lightly dried. They have all of the flavor of fresh herbs, but because of the slight drying process, last up to 4 weeks once they are opened!
While the gougères were just lovely on their own, I wanted to go crazy. My love of pimento cheese runs deep, and I'll pretty much use any opportunity to make a batch. So, I made an extra light and fluffy batch of pimento cheese using whipped cream cheese and all the usual suspects, plus another hit of Lightly Dried Chives, as well as a pinch of Lightly Dried Chili Pepper for a bit of heat. I used a piping bag to fill the gougères to the very brim with pimento cheese. And that, my friends is a cheesy, herby wrap on these Herb Gougères with Pimento Cheese.
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Make the Herb Gougères: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking pans with parchment paper. In medium pot, heat water, butter and salt to boiling over medium heat. Add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring rapidly with wooden spoon the entire time. Mixture should form dough that pulls away from side of pot. Remove from heat and transfer mixture to bowl of stand mixture fitted with whisk attachment.
Mix at medium-low speed 1 minute. Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing until just combined. Add Gruyere cheese, parsley and chives; mix until just combined.
Using spoon or piping bag, dollop dough by heaping teaspoonful onto prepared baking pans (you should have about 44 gougères). Wet finger with water and gently press down any peaks.
Transfer to oven; bake 20 minutes or until golden brown, rotating pans between upper and lower oven racks halfway through baking. Transfer baking pans to wire rack and let gougeres cool completely before filling.
Meanwhile, make the Pimento Cheese: In bowl of food processor fitted with knife blade attachment, combine all ingredients. Pulse 5 to 10 seconds or until mixture is very well combined.
Using the tip of a piping bag, poke a small hole in the bottom of each gougère. Use piping bag to fill each gougère with pimento cheese (you may have some pimento cheese left over - use it to make a sandwich, or serve with crackers). If desired, transfer filled gougères to 350 degree F oven for 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is warmed through. Serve immediately.
Home Chef Tip: Want to make your gougères all exactly the same size? Grab a small circular item and use it to trace circles onto a sheet of parchment paper. Lay that sheet onto a rimmed baking pan, then place a clean sheet of parchment over it. Use your piping bag to follow the pattern while piping. Slide the patterned sheet out from under the second sheet of parchment before baking, and save your pattern to re-use again and again!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gourmet Garden. Sponsored posts help me pay for the costs associated with this blog (groceries…lots of groceries), and help support me as I pursue a career in recipe development and food photography. All opinions are 100% my own.
Beautiful…..brought a tear to my eye.
Maybe in her honor when you come for Christmas which is around when she passed,make some creme puffs and we will celebrate her passing again.
I'm pretty familiar with pâte à choux but never really thought of it in a savory way before. Not only do yours sound divine, pimento cheese is my weakness. Triple yes to this recipe.
I've actually never been a fan of cream puff dough when it's filled with cream. But with cheese? I'm SO in!
I really need to make gougeres more often. These herb-infused bites look amazing. Your grandma would have been proud.
Thanks Jennie 🙂 Gougeres are so fun, and I always forget how un-complicated they really are. I also need to make them more often!
I am going to confess a secret to the readers of your blog … I ate, literally, 15 of these things the day you made them. We had them as a strange side dish to a salad and I loved them. I would eat them as a snack, an appetizer, on top of a main, maybe even in place of dessert. The pimento cheese was very tasty. And the pastry divine.
P.S. I loved the story about Grandma Fox. Though she loved dessert so much she probably would have scoffed at savory cream puffs.
I absolutely love these photos! These little guys would disappear embarrassingly fast around here. Love this!
Hi, lovely recipe! Just wondered at which point grated Gruyere is added in the dough?
this is such a sweet story! I love savory "cream puff dough" too. I bet my husband would love it if I made him these.
I always go sweet with my choux dough but I love cheese and definitely pimento cheese! These really are perfect little bites.


Day 26 : Write about an area in your life that you'd like to improve.
My ability to control emotions.
That's probably the first thing I'd like to improve in my life. Emotion secretly kills me inside. When I'm sad, I has a face as long as a fiddle. When I'm mad, I'll be as mad as a wet hen. I'll go completely insane when I'm in a bad mood (especially during pms). And unintentionally, I'll hurt others' feelings. I say what I didn't actually meant. I curse a lot. And I'll regret everything the next few minutes when I'm calm.
My dad once asked me to control over my emotion when I was apart from home because it will affect myself in everything I do. Like when I was in matrix, it affected my studies. Hence I can't score for the first sem, and been regretting over it until now. I know I can do better but I've been distracted by my own feelings.
Somehow, the mind is all that matters. You think positive, you'll be positive.


The impact of civil registration on a country's population is difficult to overstate. At the personal level it establishes and protects an individual's legal identity. Without the relevant documentation a citizen would struggle to open a bank account, vote, access health, education and social services. At the state level, civil registration and central statistics determine planning for and analysis of these services. And yet, approximately 230 million children worldwide are unregistered – primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia & the Pacific. According to the World Health Organisation, more than 100 developing countries lack adequate systems to register births, deaths and marriages.
Each facet of registration goes beyond its immediate effect, having both a primary and secondary level of impact. Birth Registration not only confers legal identity to a child but assists in protecting children from human trafficking, protects girls from early/forced marriages, helps to determine refugee status and grants children humanitarian assistance. In many countries a child will be unable to sit secondary school level exams or be tried appropriately as a juvenile in the justice system without this proof of age.
The registration of deaths with characteristics and causes empowers national bodies to combat specific disease. For example, in South Africa births and deaths have traditionally been documented thoroughly in terms of numbers but this data neglected to include cause of death. "Once this shortfall was remedied, it led to a shift of policy with respect to responses to HIV/AIDSs."2 Similarly, adequate registration can assist in combatting maternal mortality –a leading cause of death among adolescent girls in developing countries (WHO) – and infant mortality rates. The secondary impact of adequate death registration is the legal rights it grants remaining family members such as inheritance, property or custody rights. The property and custody rights of women in particular are also deeply impacted by marriage and divorce registration.
Without a centralised, computerised registration system a given government is forced to rely on citizens to provide their personal data at each ad hoc point and time of contact with a public authority. As a result, data gathered can be of poor quality, inaccurate or contradictory.
Single database providing a single source of truth.
Integration of all items of interest for registration & vital statistics.
Single registration form (facilitating the single database system).
Access restricted to authorised staff with passwords.
This DB should be the single source for extracting files and issuing certificates.
The pervasive impact of civil registration across a society requires acknowledgement and awareness building. Ultimately, the solution lies in a civil registration system that provides a centralised, computerised database of population but crucially, also incorporates developmental goals. This requires a level of flexibility in the building of a system that accounts for both the primary impact of civil registration (recording of vital events on forms and apps) but also the secondary level of impact described above; a simple example of this could be the building in of intelligence to the system so that it alerts the civil registration authority to the registration of an underage marriage.
A system that combines both the benefits of an electronic patient chart at the maternity/paediatric stage while also filling the need for a centralised, computerised civil registration system is in a unique position to offer an enhanced solution. Increased efficiency and seamless communication at a minimum, this begs the question, what else could such a combination achieve? This would have the potential to transform a nation's healthcare and civil registration departments in a two-for-one system.
Maria has been working in Project Management for Vitro Software since 2013. Having a master's in Equality Studies with a focus on human rights law, Maria has a particular interest in development. With a second master's in Information Studies including a focus on Research Methods & Statistics, Maria also has a keen interest in civil registration. As a Client Relationship Manager, Maria works closely with clients to liaise with in-house technical teams and project manage the roll out of Vitro software for organisations in Ireland and abroad.
6 Principles and Recommendations for a Vital Statistics System, Volume 836 By United Nations. Statistical Division.


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ISIL leader in Afghanistan killed in air raids
Abu Saad Erhabi killed along with 10 other members of ISIL's Afghan branch, security agency says.
The leader of ISIL inAfghanistanwas killed in air strikes in eastern Nangarhar province, the fourth head of the armed group to die since it emerged in the country in recent years.
Abu Saad Erhabi and 10 other Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) members died in a joint operation with coalition forces on Saturday night, the National Directorate of Security said in a statement on Sunday.
"The emir of Daesh in Afghanistan – along with 10 others – was killed," it said, using the armed group's Arabic acronym.
The air attacks on a village in Khugyani district, near the border withPakistan, also destroyed a large number of weapons, explosives, and ammunition, the agency said.
The provincial governor's spokesman Attaullah Khogyani confirmed Erhabi's death.
US forces in Afghanistan said they conducted an air raid in the location described by Afghan officials, which "targeted a senior leader of a designated terrorist organisation".
WATCHISIL in Afghanistan: Leader killed in air strike in July (2:00)
Fourth leader killed
Erhabi was the fourth ISIL leader killed in Afghanistan since the group emerged there in early 2015. Erhabi succeeded Abu Sayed who was killed in a US drone attack in early July.
ISIL has a relatively small but potent presence in Afghanistan, mainly in Nangarhar – the birthplace of the group's Afghan branch – but more recently in the northern province of Jowzjan where it is fighting for control of smuggling routes into neighbouringTurkmenistan.
Hours before Saturday's air raids, the group claimed a deadly suicide attack that appeared to target a sit-in protest outside an election commission office in the city of Jalalabad. Two people were killed.
The bombings followed a number of attacks claimed by ISIL in recent weeks, including assaults on several government installations in Kabul and a bombing at a school in aShiaarea of the capital that killed at least 37 people.
The group, however, has suffered repeated setbacks amid a bloody turf war with the much largerTaliban. Estimates of ISIL's numbers in the country run as high as 2,000.
More than 150 ISIL fighters surrendered to Afghan forces in Jowzjan on August 1, a move troops and the Taliban hailed as the end of the group's foothold in the north of the country.
ISIL in Afghanistan is also known as Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K) after an old name for the region that includes Afghanistan.
Hamid Karzai on the US, ISIL and war crimes
Nearly one million displaced in Ethiopia ethnic violence
Rohingya camps: Vaccination campaigns fight epidemics
DIPLOMA IN WATER SANITATION AND HYGIENE
PURCHASE OF LAPTOP COMPUTERS
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FORCED MIGRATION


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