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LIVE Transfer Talk: Barca eye Gaya or Pedraza to replace Firpo
Jovic leaves Madrid for Eintracht on 6-month loan
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Transfer grades: Atletico a B+ for Dembele loan
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Man Utd's Ighalo keen on future MLS transfer
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Leverkusen sign Man United defender Fosu-Mensah
Atletico sign Dembele as replacement for Costa
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Barcelona interested in Man City striker Aguero
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LA Galaxy acquire Jorge Villafana from Portland
LIVE Transfer Talk: AC Milan see Chelsea's Tomori as January target
Lyon sign USWNT prospect Catarina Macario
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Transfer Talk: Man United on alert as Varane 'considers new challenge'
The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world's media and set correspondents loose to see what's on the agenda for the summer.
TOP STORY: United on alert as Varane 'considers new challenge'
Raphael Varane is thinking about leaving Real Madrid -- and that has put Manchester United on alert, according to the Mail.
It reports that football agent Bruno Satin said he had spoken to Anthony Varane, the defender's brother and agent, who indicated that the France international would be interested in a new challenge.
And that "will interest clubs across Europe, not least United, who are in the market for a world class central defender this summer."
The Mail says United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has indicated that he is ready to spend heavily to revamp his defence.
Varane, under contract until 2022, is also reported to be of interest to Juventus, where he could link up again with ex-Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
Transfer grades: Rating every major signing from Europe
Why did Prem teams spend less this window?
European transfer review: Successes and failures
22.59 GMT: That's going to bring Tuesday's live edition of Transfer Talk to a close. Be sure to check back in a few short hours when we return with the latest gossip pulled from Wednesday's back pages.
22.06 GMT: Earlier in the day we brought you the latest updates on Ander Herrera's potential plan to leave Manchester United on a free transfer for Paris Saint-Germain, and now Sky Sports is reporting that the Red Devils are in jeopardy of losing another Spaniard on a free, with Juan Mata reportedly holding discussions with Barcelona over a move to the Camp Nou in the summer.
20.29 GMT: Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho will be allowed to leave the club in the summer, according to Catalan outlet Sport, who reports that Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United have emerged as the front-runners for the Brazilian international's signature, with the West Londoners the most likely destination -- should they successfully appeal for a delay to their transfer ban.
18.52 GMT: The Independent reports that Manchester United have made Borussia Dortmund prodigy and Manchester City academy graduate Jadon Sancho their No. 1 priority this summer, leading Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in the race for the 19-year-old's signature that could net the Bundesliga leaders £100m plus add-ons.
17.15 BST: Manchester United would like Juan Mata to become a club ambassador, it is being reported in the Manchester Evening News.
Mata has been in and out of the team as he enters the final six months of his Old Trafford deal and has yet to agree a contract extension.
16.23 BST: Jose Mourinho remains the frontrunner to be named Inter Milan's new boss should Luciano Spalletti leave in the summer, but Il Corriere dello Sport report there are two other names in the hat. And Inter are thinking big.
As well as Mourinho, another ex-Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is on the shortlist, as is Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri, who could leave the Allianz Stadium at the end of the season.
15.31 BST: Mauro Icardi will return to the Inter Milan starting lineup for the clash with Genoa, manager Luciano Spalletti has confirmed -- but that does not mean he will be staying of the fans have anything to do with it.
A statement from the club's main ultra group Curva Nord demanded he leave the club and said "Icardi is no longer part of Inter and from now on will be treated that way."
14.39 BST: PSG boss Thomas Tuchel said talks over an extension for Dani Alves will get underway soon.
"Several players are approaching the end of their contracts, or have 1 year left.," he said when asked about the Brazil international's situation. "We must discuss their situations with the president & sporting director. I cannot say anything more for now.
Sources have told ESPN FC PSG are preparing to offer Gianluigi Buffon a contract extension.
13.57 BST: Back to Leicester City, where speculation about who might arrive during Brendan Rodgers' first season in charge continues apace. The latest name in the frame is midfielder Victor Camarasa, currently on loan at Cardiff from Real Betis, according to the Leicester Mercury.
13.23 BST: Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has said he is keen for striker Diego Costa, 30, to stay at the club next season despite his injury problems during the current campaign. "I want Diego to say," Simeone said. "I have complete trust in him, and I want him to continue next year."
13.00 BST: Southampton's Cedric Soares and Manchester City's Nicolas Otamendi are both potential summer transfer targets for Wolves, the Birmingham Mail says.
12.21 BST: Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has said he is not interested in discussing transfer speculation surrounding defender Nathan Ake, who has been linked with Manchester United and Tottenham. "It's not the time, especially with players who are very settled and in good form, for me to necessarily talk about transfer speculation regarding them," he told a news conference.
11.54 BST: To France now, where L'Equipe reports that Marseille sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta is top of Arsenal's list of targets to take on that role in North London.
11.27 BST: Chelsea defender Reece James has made such an impact on loan at Championship club Wigan that the Blues could make the 19-year-old part of their first-team squad next season, according to the London Evening Standard.
11.05 BST: Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said Gareth Bale, linked with a summer return to the Premier League, has the character to deal with whistles and jeers from frustrated fans.
10.15 BST: Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez and Alaves central defender Guillermo Maripan are both potential summer targets for West Ham, according to Football London.
09.55 BST: Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has told TV Espana that star striker Antoine Griezmann, strongly linked with Barcelona, "will be an Atletico player for many years. He is staying 1,000%."
09.07 BST: Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has indicated that he would like to keep on-loan Monaco midfielder Youri Tielemans and the club "are working to make it happen," according to the Leicester Mercury.
08.47 BST: Real Madrid defender Jesus Vallejo has become frustrated by a lack of first-team opportunities and wants to move on, according to La Sexta.
08.36 BST: Barcelona have been linked with Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic, but reports in France suggest he is now in talks with Paris Saint-Germain. Frankfurt are believed to value him at around €60m.
08.05 BST: Jose Mourinho believes reported Manchester United targets Bruno Fernandes and Joao Felix can play "in any club in the world."
Fernandes, 24, tied to Sporting Lisbon until June 2023, has attracted the attention of top clubs following an impressive campaign in which he has scored 14 goals and set up 10 in 26 league appearances.
Felix -- the 19-year-old attacking midfielder dubbed "the new Ronaldo" by the Portuguese media -- has been linked with United, Juventus, Barcelona and Real Madrid. He was promoted to Benfica's first team last summer and has scored 10 goals and set up five more in 18 league appearances.
Meanwhile, Portuguese outlet Record reports that Paris Saint-Germain scouts will be in attendance to watch Fernandes and Felix at Wednesday's Portuguese Cup semifinal between Benfica and Sporting.
Asked about the attacking midfielders, their fellow Portuguese Mourinho told reporters during a meeting of the national coaches association in Portimao: "I think they should be left alone and not talk about Cristiano [Ronaldo]. It's ridiculous to talk about Cristiano and compare him with talent that emerges, however big he is.
"But listen, these two are great talents. They can play in any club in the world."
PAPER TALK (by James Capps): Arsenal, Spurs to battle for Everton's Keane
Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are keeping tabs on Everton centre-back Michael Keane.
Both sides want to add a ball-playing defender to their ranks, and Spurs sent scouts to watch the 26-year-old in Everton's comfortable 2-0 victory at West Ham at the weekend.
Toby Alderweireld's Spurs future remains the subject of speculation, while his Belgian compatriot Jan Vertonghen turns 32 at the end of April and boss Mauricio Pochettino is determined to add some youth to his back line.
Arsenal have been watching former Manchester United man Keane for several months but, with the the Mirror reporting that a fee for the England international could be as much as £50 million, Gunners boss Unai Emery might be forced to look elsewhere this summer.
United refusing to blink in Herrera contract saga
Manchester United will not give in to Ander Herrera's contract demands, despite the Telegraph linking him with a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.
Herrera, 29, is looking for a deal in excess of £200,000 a week, more than double the £80,000 salary he is currently earning, and the former Athletic Bilbao man is attempting to use interest from France to secure a pay rise.
But United remain confident of securing an agreement at a much lower rate, albeit one that will still exceed his current earnings.
Herrera is not the only Spain international locked in a contract battle at Old Trafford, with goalkeeper David De Gea holding out for a £500,000-a-week deal.
Madrid could move for Atleti's Gimenez
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is attempting to persuade manager Zinedine Zidane to move for Atletico Madrid centre-back Jose Gimenez.
Zidane's preferred option at the back is Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly, but AS says Perez fears being priced out of a move for the Senegal international.
Koulibaly is under contract in Serie A for another four years, putting Carlo Ancelotti's side in an extremely strong negotiating position.
A move for Uruguay international Gimenez would also be complicated, however. Atletico have already agreed a deal to sell left-back Lucas Hernandez to Bayern Munich, while Gimenez' central defensive partner, Diego Godin, looks set to leave for Inter Milan.
But that isn't putting off Perez, with the 72-year-old rumoured to have already held discussions with his target in December.
Tap-ins
- Spurs have no plans to sell under-fire goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, despite his glaring error in the 2-1 defeat at Liverpool on Sunday. The Mail reports that Tottenham are instead looking to strengthen in other areas.
- Arsenal are in the hunt for Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser and are set to make a move for the Scotland international in the summer, according to the Mirror. Gunners scouts have given glowing reports after watching the 25-year-old in action.
- Tuttosport says Tottenham have joined the race for Juventus winger Douglas Costa. Costa has not featured for the Serie A champions since early February, and a fee of £60m should be enough to secure the 28-year-old's signature.


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AUC Tops Qs World University Rankings in Egypt
ovember 20, 2014, Cairo – The American University in Cairo (AUC) was ranked as the top university in Egypt and the fourth in the region, according to the recently released 2014 – 2015 QS World University Rankings. The rankings were based on several criteria, mainly academic reputation, followed by student-to-faculty ratio, citations per faculty, employer reputation, as well as international student and international faculty ratios. "The QS World University Rankings include a broad range of indicators, many of which prioritize high-quality teaching, selectivity of students, overall reputation, class size, and percentage of international students and faculty," said Ted Purinton, associate provost for strategic and international initiatives and associate professor of international and comparative education in the Graduate School of Education. "That is why we rank well with QS." According to QS blog story on the launch of the first edition of rankings of Arab universities in the region, extensive consultation has been undertaken with university leaders in the region to identify a suitable methodology – over 100 academics attended a QS methodology fact finding meeting in Abu Dhabi in May 2014. "This first, pilot edition is based on the nine criteria – academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty student ratio, international faculty, international students, staff with PhD, web impact, papers per faculty and citations per paper. We are considering adding a tenth indicator in future editions – Arabic language papers per faculty – as a standalone criterion, but are still working with partners to be able to verify the accuracy, reach and robustness of this measure from available sources," the blog said. The nine indicators for the Arab region ranking were divided as follows: 30% for the academic reputation; 20% for the employer reputation; 20% for faculty student ratio; 10% for web impact; 2.5% for proportion of international faculty; 2.5% for proportion of international students; 5% for proportion of staff with PhD; 5% for citations per paper and 5% for papers per faculty. Purinton emphasized that AUC's best features that make it a top university are its student-centered approach, promoting high-quality, liberal arts education to produce well-rounded graduates. "Indeed, we are not driven by the rankings; we are driven instead by the desire to be the best educational institution in the region," he said. "As a University, we will not pursue high rankings if the indicators are not congruent with our beliefs and with the qualities that have made us strong and globally respected for nearly a century. We will continue to have extraordinary confidence that what we do as a student-centered liberal arts institution is valuable to students and alumni, and critical to the development of active and engaged global citizens."
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The movie "Apples" on the way to the Oscars
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Culture Min Mendoni: Acropolis now fully accessible to people with disabilities
By Newsroom	 On 4 Dec 2020, 8:06 pm
Attending the official inauguration of a new elevator for people with disabilities at the Athens Acropolis on Thursday, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni highlighted the contribution of the Onassis Foundation in making the monument fully accessible to those with mobility issues and stressed that the project was fully in line with the laws on antiquities.
"It is a project that was completed very quickly due to the excellent collaboration of all the external contractors of the Onassis Foundation with the culture ministry's agencies, under the expert supervision of Committee for the Conservation of the Acropolis Monuments and of Professor Manolis Korres," Mendoni said.
Addressing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who was present at the event, she noted that his sensitivity to issues concerning people with disabilities was well known. "The Acropolis elevator, the paths and full accessibility in general are part of the national plan. We are very happy that today, you will be the first to visit the Acropolis in its new form," she said.
On his part, Onassis Foundation President Antonis Papadimitriou noted that the Athens Acropolis was a monument of universal significance for all people and "a bright beacon of optimism". He also highlighted how the project at the Acropolis served to project "the respect and the care of the Onassis Foundation for the preservation of cultural heritage, democratisation of knowledge, free accessibility and equal rights."
"We are not only a private entity that makes donations but we contribute equally to the planning and design of any project we undertake. In this way, we build bridges of cooperation and unleash the hidden forces of Greece at its best," he said, while also mentioning that images of the Acropolis had gone around the world following the installation of its new lighting, which was also the result of cooperation between the Onassis Foundation and the state, and noting that the monument remains "a reminder that man is the measure of all things."
"It also remains a promise that democracy is the home of all of us. Especially in the conditions we are experiencing at this time, this home must remain permanently open, accessible and bright," added Papadimitriou.
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From a relaxing vinyasa flow, to a heart pounding Crossfit work out — there's a perfect gym for you in Truckee.
If you're looking for an efficient workout that incorporates constantly varied functional movements, CrossFit Blizzard has you covered.
A full schedule of CrossFit and Sports Conditioning circuit-style classes are offered daily, with experienced coaches there to demonstrate proper form, break down movements, and guide an active warm-up and cool down at the beginning and end of class. There's no need to be intimidated—CrossFit Blizzard caters to all ages and abilities, modifying workouts according to each person's specific needs. Drop-ins welcome.
Who doesn't need a little symmetry in their life? Located in the Rock plaza in Truckee, the team at Sierra Symmetry are the local experts on pilates and painless running. Whether you want to continue your pilates practice or try it for the first time, trainers will guide you through proper movement patterns to identify inefficiencies and help increase your athletic performance.
Stop in for group reformer, duet or private sessions, or schedule an evaluation that will result in a tailored plan that can help you reduce chronic pain when running.
Be prepared to leave it all on the mat when you drop in to class at Yoga Studio Tahoe. With daily group classes like Vinyasa Flow, Power Hour and Deep Core Flow that cater to all experience levels, sessions will leave you feeling energized and accomplished.
Stretch out in the 2,500 square foot state-of-the-art heated studio or book a private session with Studio Tahoe's experienced instructors if you prefer customized 1-on-1 instruction. Forget something? You'll find yoga wear for men and women, mats, towels and more in the Studio Tahoe boutique.
Whether you like to workout at your own pace or according to your own program, Performance Training Center offers access to a variety of exercise equipment and plenty of space, so you can do more of what you like.
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Small classes mean you get personalized attention, and "Art for Kids" means your kiddos will be busy just as long as you are. Want to feel even better about your workout? The Bar Effect donates a portion of all classes to the High Fives Foundation and C.R. Johnson Healing Center.


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Villages are destroyed by construction of stone quarries in Mardin
Villages in the Stewrê district of Turkey's southeastern province of Mardin (Mêrdin) face destruction by the never-ending construction of stone quarries, Mesopotamia Agency reports
Within the last two years alone, a total of 7 new stone quarries have been opened in the Stewrê district of Mardin that increased the total number of stone quarries in the district to 13.
The inhabitants of the Teffê village in the district reacted against the new stone quarry that opened in their village.
"They have built 5 stone quarries around our village, where only 800 people live," said Mehmet Recep Çelik, a villager.
"As if all those quarries are not enough already, they try to open another one that would destroy the fields where we feed our animals," Çelik reacted to the new quarry construction in their village.
Çelik explained that due to the construction works oak, almond, cherry and pistachio trees around their villages were cut down. Some of the pistachio trees being around 150-years-old.


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Modic je začel kariero pri klubu HK Tivoli, od sezone 2006 do 2008/09 pa je igral za HDD ZM Olimpijo.

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(trad. : Le travail complet de Country Musume n°1) est le premier album du groupe de J-pop Country Musume, sorti en 2001.

Présentation
L'album sort le  au Japon sur le label zetima, produit, écrit et composé par Tsunku (sauf quelques paroles). Il atteint la  du classement de l'oricon, et reste classé pendant deux semaines, se vendant à  exemplaires.

L'album contient huit chansons (dont deux "faces B") déjà parues sur les six premiers singles du groupe sortis précédemment, dont les deux derniers sous l'appellation Country Musume ni Ishikawa Rika (Morning Musume) avec Rika Ishikawa de Morning Musume en invitée.
L'album ne contient que trois titres inédits, dont un avec la participation de Rika Ishikawa qui sera repris par le groupe dans une nouvelle version en "face B" du prochain single Iroppoi Onna ~Sexy Baby~ quatre mois plus tard.

Trois des chansons de l'album sont donc interprétées en trio par les deux membres alors actives Rinne et Asami avec Ishikawa, quatre en duo (dont les deux autres inédites), trois en solo (celles sorties en singles alors que Rinne était seule dans le groupe), et une en trio par la formation originale (celle du premier single avec Rinne, Azusa Kobayashi et Hiromi Yanagihara qui ne sont pas créditées).

Les six chansons déjà parues en "face A" figureront à nouveau sur les deux autres albums du groupe : les compilations Country Musume Daizenshū 2 de 2006 et Country Musume Mega Best de 2008 ; le groupe ne sortira en effet pas d'autre album original.

Liste des titres

Les chansons sont écrites et composées par Tsunku (dont n°4 et 5 écrites avec Makoto), sauf n°2, 7, et 9 écrites par Chisato Moritaka.

Note : Les titres n°1 et 3 sont attribués à , tandis que le titre n°5 est suivi de la mention .

Interprètes
Membres actives
 Rinne Toda (tous titres ; en solo sur n°2, 4, 9)
 Asami Kimura (titres n°1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11)

Invitée
 Rika Ishikawa (titres n°1, 3, 5)

Ex-membres non créditées
 Azusa Kobayashi (titre n°7)
 Hiromi Yanagihara (titre n°7)

Références

Liens externes
  Fiche officielle de l'album
  Fiche de l'album sur Discogs

Album du Hello! Project
Album musical sorti en 2001


The White House says Obama will sign the bill, which would pre-empt a Vermont law that kicked in earlier this month. The House passed the legislation 306-117 on Thursday.
"If there is an acknowledgement about the right of a consumer to have access to information, why not give them the information in plain and simple English?" asked Welch on the House floor.
Advocates for labeling and the food industry, which has fought mandatory labeling, have wanted to find a national solution to avoid a state-by-state patchwork of laws. The food industry supports the legislation, which was the result of bipartisan Senate negotiations. But many advocates do not, arguing that many consumers won't be able to read electronic labels and that there aren't enough penalties for companies that don't comply.
While there is little scientific concern about the safety of those GMOs on the market, advocates for labeling argue that not enough is known about their risks and people want to know what's in their food. Among supporters of labeling are many organic companies that are barred by law from using modified ingredients in their foods.
The food industry says GMOs are safe and the labels could mislead people into thinking they aren't. But several companies started to label their foods anyway as Vermont's law went into effect.
Vermont's Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin bemoaned the congressional action.
"It's a shame that Congress chose to replace our standard with a weaker one that provides multiple ways for the food industry to avoid transparent labeling," he said in a statement.
Republicans and lawmakers from rural states overwhelmingly supported the legislation. Agriculture groups have backed it, hoping it will bring more certainty to farmers who grow genetically modified corn and soybeans.
"The clock has run out, my producers need certainty and an interstate commerce nightmare will shortly ensure if we don't pass this bill," said Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill.
Genetically modified foods are plants or animals that have had genes copied from other plants or animals inserted into their DNA. While farmers have been selectively breeding plants for centuries, this manipulation is done in a lab, speeding up the process by transferring a gene from one plant or animal to another. The engineering is done to create certain traits, like resistance to herbicides.
The bulk of the nation's genetically engineered crops are corn and soybeans that are eaten by livestock or made into popular processed food ingredients such as cornstarch, soybean oil or high-fructose corn syrup. Only a handful of genetically engineered fruits and vegetables are available in the produce aisle, including Hawaiian papaya, some zucchini and squash and some sweet corn.
The food industry says 75 percent to 80 percent of foods contain genetically modified ingredients — most of those corn and soy-based. The Food and Drug Administration says they are safe to eat.
The legislation encompasses some foods that were exempted from the Vermont law, but it also allows the Agriculture Department to determine how much of a "bioengineered substance" must be present to require a GMO label. Labeling advocates say many foods wouldn't be labeled if the department sets a high threshold.
Associated Press writer Matthew Daly in Washington and David Gram in Vermont contributed to this report.


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What do we do with Kevin?
Date:25th March 2013 at 4:58pm
Chelsea youngster Kevin De Bruyne has enjoyed a good spell on-loan at Bundesliga club Werder Bremen but admits that he has no idea whether or not he'd be in the side at Stamford Bridge next season or what the clubs plans to do with him.
The 21-year-old was purchased on the last day of the January transfer window in 2012 from Genk, where he spent the remainder of the season, before moving out to Werder Bremen after a pre-season tour with the Blues. He has been a regular fixture at the German club scoring six goals and making 8 assists, and has put in a number of impressive displays for his country to boot.
He's been deployed in a number of midfield positions through the season which has shown his versatility but he's not quite sure if that's more help than a hindrance:
"I wanted to show everybody at Chelsea that I can play there.
"For the moment I don't know what Chelsea want to do with me, so it's difficult to say what's going to happen with me in the next year or so. I'll have to just wait.
"In Bremen I have played like five or six different positions this year, I'm doing what I can.
"I try to play my best football, it's not always easy to change position but I think it's OK."
He believes that the form he has shown for his country should stand in good stead, especially as he's enjoyed linking up with Eden Hazard on the international stage.
"I love to play with Eden, I know him already. We played together for a long time in the youth national team at the same age.
"International football is a very high level so I think you can compare it with Chelsea.
"All the players in our national team also play in big clubs in England and all over the world. So you can compare it."
(The Sun)
I was a little unsure about De Bruyne when we first signed him and thought he had a lot to learn when I saw him during the pre-season, but from what I've see of him in the Bundesliga and for Belgium has been impressive and I'm hoping that the club are as impressed as those of us that have been keeping tabs on the midfielder.
I'd like to see him back at Stamford Bridge along with a few other loanees that I rate quite highly, including Romelu Lukaku, Patrick van Aanholt (really believe he can take that left back spot), Lucas Piazon and to a lesser extent the likes of Tomas Kalas etc. Now there's no way all these lads can be thrown into the starting line-up at the same time and won't all win a place at the same rate, but I'd rather see a De Bruyne or Piazon play back-up for Oscar than pay £11 million for Victor Moses, for example. I think we waste the talent we already have and are always too quick to quick to spend millions in an attempt to bulk out the squad which isn't necessary.
At the very least I hope De Bruyne isn't sold. I'm perfectly happy to see him spend another year in Germany if the clubs sees fit even though I think he's earned the right to compete in Chelsea's ranks.
What do you think Chelsea should do with Kevin De Bruyne? Have your say in the comments section below
Source: The Sun


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The Ridiculous Jobs Of The Digital Economy, Illustrated As Children's Book Characters
The BusinessTown Tumblr takes the ridiculous jobs and workplace archetypes of Silicon Valley and makes them cute animals in the style of Richard Scarry.
By Ariel Schwartz 1 minute Read
The white male venture capitalist, the overpaid programming intern, the corporate social responsibility specialist: if you work at a corporate or tech startup job, you probably know these people. What you probably don't know is what these people would look like as Richard Scarry-inspired illustrated animals.
Tony Ruth, a creative director at a Chicago design firm, has provided us with that vision in BusinessTown, a parody Tumblr of today's workforce (with an emphasis on Silicon Valley stereotypes) described as "An ongoing project attempting to explain our highly intangible, deeply disruptive, data-driven, venture-backed, gluten-free economic meritocracy to the uninitiated. With apologies to Richard Scarry."
Ruth got the idea for the series while working at his day job, where he at one point found himself helping a client come up with a funding pitch. He kept a cheat sheet of all the new job titles he was learning about. At night, he'd go home to his two year-old toddlers, who spent a lot of time with Richard Scarry books.
Ruth was particularly inspired by a blog post musing on the ways that Scarry's world of careers, in books like What Do People Do All Day?, is separated from modern life. In Scarry's illustrations, jobs are tangible. People have tools that tell the stories of what they do. But today, the digital tools we use are indistinguishable from one another. Instead of tools, we're defined by status markers, objects we carry–little things that signal who we are. That's what we see in BusinessTown: stereotypical trappings of success for serious and silly jobs.
For the last three or four years, Ruth has been making design and business cartoons on the side. He did some work for a business magazine illustrating odd jobs, but it never went to print.
"It never worked out illustrating human jobs, so I ended up illustrating animal jobs instead," he says. "People don't have strong opinions about hedgehogs."
Ariel Schwartz is a Senior Editor at Co.Exist. She has contributed to SF Weekly, Popular Science, Inhabitat, Greenbiz, NBC Bay Area, GOOD Magazine and more
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OOC Portal to the Academy!
I would just LOVE some GM help.
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A lodge... In the middle of nowhere!
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Delhi Shivers at Season's Record 1.4 Degree Amidst Fresh Cold Wave
Amid a fresh cold wave, the minimum temperature in the national capital on Monday plunged to 1.4 degree Celsius, the season's lowest so far, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD).
While the Safdarjung Observatory recorded 1.4 degrees, the minimum temperature around the Palam area was recorded at 5.3 degree Celsius.
The IMD has predicted a fresh spell of dense to very dense fog and cold wave conditions very likely over northwest India till January 18.
"The minimum temperatures are in the range of 7-10 degrees over many parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar; in some parts over East Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh. They are in the range of 3-7 degrees over many parts of West Rajasthan. The lowest minimum temperature of -0.7 degrees observed over Churu (West Rajasthan)," said the IMD.
The IMD has also issued a warning of dense to very dense fog very in isolated or some parts during night and morning hours over Punjab, Haryana and Delhi and Uttar Pradesh for the next five days.
"Dense fog very likely in isolated pockets during night & morning hours over Bihar during next five days; Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand during next 4 days and Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, north Madhya Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya and Tripura during next 2 days.
"Cold day conditions very likely in isolated pockets over Punjab and Haryana-Chandigarh during next five days; Uttarakhand and Rajasthan during next 2-3 days and Uttar Pradesh during January 16-18," the Department added.
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It is officially fall in Arizona!
Around the Valley, that means dozens of pumpkin patches and festivals pop-up. From Oktoberfest in Tempe to the Arizona State Fair, to the inaugural Mac and Cheese Fest and first-ever Lost Lake Fest, October is a big month for the Valley.
1-Nov. 5 | Tolmachoff Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Days - Venture through the Glendale farm's six-acre corn maze or the "mini" maze for the tiny tots; you can buy a pumpkin and play at the petting zoo. At night, there is the haunted corn maze.
6 | Rocker & Farms' Fall Festival - The Buckeye farm opens with a pumpkin patch, sunflower garden, petting zoo, crop maze and hayrides.
2-Nov. 4 | Vertuccio Farms Corn Maze & Fall Festival - Family-owned farm in Mesa with a 7-acre corn maze, giant jump pad, mini zip line and other kids activities. Of course, pumpkins are also for sale.
5-19 | Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party - The family-owned Queen Creek's annual fall festival includes a 10-acre corn maze, petting zoo, bakery, pig races and more than a dozen kids activities.
5-7 | Phoenix Fashion Week - Designers from the Southwest, including Arizona, will showcase their clothing lines down the runway during this three-day event.
6-29 | Arizona State Fair - You know the fair is in town when the air smells like deep-fried goodness...and giant turkey legs. Besides carnival rides and games, Snoop Dogg, Billy Currington and Halestorm are among the artists set to perform at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
6 - Nov. 10 | Music in the Desert Botanical Garden - throughout the fall, bands and singers will perform at the Desert Botanical Garden.
6 | ArtLink First Friday - on the first Friday of the month, vendors, musicians, and street artists line Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix for an evening art walk.
7 | Arizona Mac and Cheese Fest - In its inaugural year, some 30 chefs and local restaurants will showcase their mac-and-cheese inspired dishes that attendees can purchase sample tickets to taste and try.
7 | Tempe Tour de Fat - New Belgium Brewery's annual bike, beer and food festival returns to Tempe Beach Park. Michael Franti and Spearhead are scheduled to attend Tempe's event.
7 | Bacon and Beer Classic - Can you really say no to bacon...or beer? Foodies will be able to try more than 25 bacon-infused dishes and 50 craft beers at Scottsdale Stadium.
7 | Uncorked Wine Festival - Making a return to Phoenix, wine lovers will be able to sample 100 wines from around the world. Food trucks, lawn games and music will be at Civic Space Park in downtown Phoenix. The event benefits Downtown Phoenix Inc.
7 | Oktoberfest Buckeye - There will be a carnival at Bayless Park, a classic car show at Buckeye City Hall, and live music and sangria at 6th Street Plaza.
7 | AZ Battles of the Brews - a music, beer and food festival that benefits Glendale Firefighters Charities. Guests can sample brews from micro breweries and home-brews from police officers and firefighters, eat at food trucks and listen to music.
8-9 | Chandler Indian Art Market - Native American artworks and food will be on display and for sale at A.J. Chandler Park.
13-15 | Phoenix Greek Festival - In its 57th year, the festival celebrates Greek culture with traditional food and dance, and a Greek market.
13-14 | Queen Creek Vintage & Vino - More than 100 vendors will sell vintage items and repurposed furniture at Queen Creek's Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Center.
13-15 | Four Peak's Tempe Oktoberfest - A three-day German festival at Tempe Town Lake with music, food, and beer. The event supports Tempe Sister Cities, and Tempe's sister city, Regensburg, Germany.
14-15 | Arizona Taco Festival - A two-day food festival at Salt River Fields. More than 50 restaurants and food trucks will have $2 tacos for sale. There is also music, Lucha Libre wrestling, eating contests and a kids area.
14 | Wickenburg Fly-in & Classic Car Show - 75 classic automobiles and at least 30 private planes will be on display at Wickenburg's Municipal Airport.
18-19 | The Taste of Cave Creek - a two-day food festival showcasing Cave Creek restaurants, bars and musicians.
20-22 | Lost Lake Festival - The inaugural three-day music and food festival at Steele Indian School Park from Superfly. Chance the Rapper, The Killers, Major Lazer and Odesza are scheduled to attend.
20 | Cooks & Corks - A high-end, all-inclusive food and drink event featuring food and wine pairings by local chefs and restaurants. The event benefits the Scottsdale League for the Arts.
20-22 | Maricopa Home & Garden Show - A convention with home-improvement vendors, speakers and demos.
21 | Goodyear Fall Festival - Goodyear's annual fall festival at Goodyear Ballpark with a pumpkin patch, rock wall, inflatables, trick-or-treating and costume contest.
21-22 | Rainbows Festival - A street art fair at Phoenix's Heritage Square that celebrates Phoenix's LGBTQ community.
21-22 | Autumnfest Arts & Crafts Fair - Anthem's annual fall festival and carnival with rides, pumpkins, inflatables, hayrides and art vendors.
27 | Chandler Halloween Spooktacular - A free Halloween festival in Chandler with themed games, haunted house, costume contest and food.
27-28 | Gilbert Off The Street Art & Music Festival - An inaugural community festival in downtown Gilbert's Heritage District.
27-28 | Salt River Fields Spooktacular Balloon Festival - See dozens of lighted hot air balloons and visit each for trick-or-treating.
28 | Phoenix Zombie Walk - Thousands of people dressed as zombies walk around downtown Phoenix to benefit the Arizona Hemophilia Association.
28-29 | Dia de Los Muertos Festival at Mesa Arts Center - A free two-day celebration with music and dance performances, altar, and marketplace with jewelry and crafts for sale.
29 | Dia de los Muertos Phoenix Festival - Also known as "Day of the Dead," it's a multicultural festival that honors the death through dance, music and traditional customs. In the evening, there is a candlelight procession.


We were so proud to once again sponsor the 2nd annual free concert by the MN Orchestra on Tuesday evening. Unfortunately the weather didn't allow the outdoor performance as planned, but over 1,300 people enjoyed the music inside Orchestra Hall. Many thanks to Green Minneapolis, Waterstone Mortgage and MN Orchestra for a beautiful evening.
On Wednesday we hosted our 2nd annual Women Build Day for Habitat for Humanity, co-organizer Susan Boren and fifteen hard working women. We spent the whole day outside building a home in North Minneapolis. We learned to paint, cut and hang siding, and frame a basement. Thanks to all our generous volunteers, check our social media for photos, and upcoming story in Mill City Times!
It's time to plan for our annual end of season promotion! Please join us on October 27 to celebrate another great season as we give away a delicious autumn treat!


MCCRACKEN COUNTY - Two people were injured and the driver cited following a single-vehicle crash in McCracken County Sunday night.
According to the McCracken County Sheriff's Office, the wreck happened at approximately 11:15 pm in the 6600 block of Kentucky Dam Road.
Deputies said the vehicle of 29-year-old Aaron Laffoon, of Calvert City hydroplaned, and crossed over the oncoming lane. The vehicle struck a tree and rolled over. After crossing several yards, the vehicle came to rest right side up.
A passenger, 30-year-old Robyn Green-Laffoon, also of Calvert City, had to be removed from the vehicle by mechanical means. Both were transported to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries.
Deputies said weather and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors in the crash.
Aaron Laffoon was issued a citation for failure to maintain required insurance. Police say additional charges are pending.


Last week the nation celebrated the 88th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who, 54 years ago, was assassinated by unknown persons. James Earl Ray was accused of the deed, but after considerable research, it may be that he was not the culprit. Whatever the case, Dr. King's assassination revealed the deep rifts in this country regarding race relations. Dr. King set the bar high; the strategies that he used were to encourage unity among the races in America. He spoke of a time when people would be assessed based on the content of their character.
President Barack Obama, the first African American president of the United States and the 44th person to hold that position, ran on a platform of unity. In some ways, Obama can be seen to carry Dr. King's vision forward. President Obama's administration embraced diversity; he was a class act.
There were a number of positive benefits gained by American citizens during his term in office. In addition to helping to enhance the economy, he passed landmark legislation that helped increase the number of Americans covered by healthcare by more than 20 million. Though his intentions were honorable, Republicans attempted to thwart him at every turn. In spite of that, President Obama served with honor and dignity. Ultimately, Donald Trump is threatening to dismantle Obama's legacy.
Donald Trump, who will have given his inaugural address by the time you read this, seems to be as negative as Obama was positive. Before he even took the oath of office, he had skirmishes with the press, the intelligence community, and civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis, among others. Trump's tirades on Twitter are legendary; it seems as though we can expect government by social media.
Moreover, he has assembled a cabinet that looks like it came straight from the pit of social justice hell. The people that he has appointed represent the exact opposite of the direction in which the United States should be going if we are to experience a modicum of social justice at home.
Trump has identified someone over education who has traditionally fought against public education and who has not been a teacher or administrator; he has appointed someone over the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) who does not embrace the notion of climate change.
He has vowed to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, which would take healthcare away from millions of Americans, he plans to develop a Muslim registry, and he has helped to increase animosity between the races. Trump gets into unnecessary fights and has defied the Republican status quo, especially regarding his business holdings and his refusal to release information about his taxes.
He is a loose cannon, who is very unpredictable. He is so thin skinned that he becomes obsessed with revenge over real or imagined insults or slights. He has threatened to kick the media out of the pressroom when he ascends to power because the media dares to print objective criticism about him.
A large number of Democrats threatened to boycott his inauguration and there was a Million Women March organized to demonstrate their opposition to his presidency. The most ominous threat of a Trump presidency, though, is his penchant for cozying up to enemies of the United States and for playing down threats to national security. He was slow to believe that the Russians tampered with our election. Also, it is very scary that he will have his hand on the nuclear button and can, in one move, order the destruction of life on this planet as we know it.
All in all, Donald Trump's administration portends to be one of the most divisive and dangerous in modern history. The idea of building a wall to keep immigrants out of the United States is really a metaphor for his approach to the world; he is more of a wall builder than a bridge builder. He seems to prefer blocking people rather than reaching out to them.
Because of Trump's apparent worldview and his promise to "Make America Great Again," African Americans should make sure that the community has a game plan that will counter any changes that threaten the viability of the community. The most likely leverage is connected with economics. It is time for the Black community to grow up and to forge its own destiny as we careen headlong into a very uncertain future! A luta continua.


Internet access is more than just a convenience: communities, businesses and institutions need it to offer new services and create new opportunities. That's why, through an investment of over $10.8 million, the Government of Canada is helping 21 communities and up to 38 institutions in eastern Ontario get online with new or improved high-speed Internet access. Of the 21 communities that will benefit from this investment, one is an Indigenous community.
The funding for Xplornet Communications Inc. was announced today by the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, together with Mike Bossio, Member of Parliament for Hastings–Lennox and Addington, and Neil R. Ellis, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte, at the Signal Brewing Company in Corbyville.
To date, the Government of Canada has invested close to $54 million to bring high-speed Internet to Ontario's rural and remote communities under Connect to Innovate.
– Allison Lenehan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Xplornet Communications Inc.
as well as the rural parts of the City of Quinte West in MP Neil Ellis' Bay of Quinte riding.
$25.2 million will come from Xplornet Communications Inc.
Connect to Innovate is one of several Government of Canada measures to improve telecommunications services for Canadians. Others are a $100-million investment to improve coverage and connectivity in rural areas with low-earth-orbit satellites; Connecting Families, an initiative that will provide many low-income Canadians with low-cost Internet and up to 50,000 computers to eligible households through the Computer for Schools program; a five-year plan for wireless spectrum release to promote competition and help drive down prices for Canadians and deliver better quality and coverage; and consultations to prepare Canada for 5G, the next generation of high-quality wireless systems that will enable e-health, connected cars and smart cities.


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Campus beat
By Talia JoundiFebruary 8, 2011
U of M professors lead series to address civic disengagement
Two political scientists at the University of Manitoba have teamed up with the Manitoba Institute for Policy Research (MIPR) to lead a series about the 2011 Manitoba election, titled "Café Politique," in hopes of improving levels of civic engagement.
U of M political science professors Jared Wesley and Andrea Rounce are heading the initiative to address low levels of civic engagement and literacy, which have reached a post-war low according to Wesley. The series of Cafes Politiques will be held in various locations across the city, such as restaurants, coffeehouses, schools and bookstores, to more easily attract and connect citizens with experts.
According to Wesley, voter turnout in the 2003 provincial election ebbed at 54.2 per cent, recovering to just 56.8 per cent in 2007. In addition, surveys indicate many non-voters feel alienated from the political system, or have other priorities on election day. For those who choose not to vote, six out of ten feel they are too ill informed about the political process to cast a meaningful ballot.
"If Manitobans want and need information about democracy in this province, we felt it was our duty to deliver the information to them," said Wesley.
Wesley noted that the purpose of the cafes is not to raise debate, but rather to raise levels of knowledge and awareness of politics in Manitoba.
"Whether they choose to use this knowledge to vote — that's up to them. Our aim is not to raise voter turnout, per se, but rather to provide citizens with enough information to empower them to participate in our democracy," said Wesley. Wesley said they hope to see a reduction in the number of non-voters who cite lack of knowledge as an obstacle to participation in elections.
"Being misinformed is as dangerous as being ill-informed, which is why we are both answering questions and dispelling common misconceptions about Manitoba politics as part of this series."
Students wishing to get involved can attend the monthly cafes, join the Facebook group, view web casts posted on the website or take part in on-campus lectures.
Students looking to help organize U2011 can contact the directors at manitobaU2011@gmail.com. More information on the series can be found at umanitoba.ca/u2011
World Vision student group doubles sweets with inspiration
On Feb. 15, the World Vision U of M student group will be hosting a coffeehouse in the Graduate Students' Association (GSA) Lounge.
The coffeehouse will feature acoustic musicians and international speakers in order to unite like-minded students and foster discussion about social justice issues.
President of the World Vision U of M student group Breanne Wiebe said the coffeehouse does not have a specific theme, but rather caters to all students on campus with an interest in getting involved and being inspired.
"The general theme is one of inspiration, focusing on encouraging students to be the change they want to see in the world. This is what our speakers will be focusing on: how and why they are doing that," said Wiebe.
Wiebe said the group feels that it is important to provide opportunities for students to get engaged on both a community and global level.
"We want to help students discover their passions and develop themselves as global citizens. We want to help students realize that they can evoke change in our world," she said.
Students who attend will hear information on the realities of Rwanda, child sponsorship and other local volunteering opportunities. Free coffee and desserts will be available.
"Overall, there is a lot of excitement on campus related to this coffeehouse. Students want to get involved," said Wiebe.
U of M strategy gamers pull gaming marathon for charity
Raising money for charity is no easy feat, but neither is playing games for 72 hours straight — a mission that the U of M Strategy Gaming Club (UMStrat) set out to accomplish last weekend.
James Edwards, a third-year arts student and president of UMStrat, explained that the group would be holding a gaming marathon from the evening of Friday, Feb. 4 to Sunday afternoon in order to raise money for a local children's charity. The group planned to have eight UMStrat members playing strategy games in the Student Group Resource Centre in Helen Glass.
"I know it doesn't sound very hard, but it actually can get quite difficult depending on the game, [ . . . ] especially playing for thirteen hours straight. That's a regular game," said Edwards.
Money raised will go towards the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Group of Manitoba, an organization made up of parent volunteers who are experiencing or have experienced the effects of childhood cancer. Donations cans are available at G.P.A's, Degrees and I.Q's, and will remain there till the end of the semester. All of the money collected will go towards the support group.
"It all started off with us trying to see how long we could actually game for, [ . . . ] so we thought we might as well do something good while we find out," said Mark Stewart, a second-year political science student and member of UMStrat.
Edwards said the group started brainstorming in November about a charity organization that held meaning for all the members of the group. The group recognized that oftentimes people forget that cancer does not only touch the old, but young children too.
"Everyone looks at us [UMStrat] and thinks we're selfish or we spend too much money on things, and we want to show we can be a force for good too," said Edwards.
Nominations for UMSU Elections 2011 now open
Election fever is beginning to ramp up on campus, as nominations for UMSU Elections 2011 are now open until Feb. 18.
Nominations are open from Feb. 7 through to the 18th for students seeking nomination.
Nomination packages are available at the UMSU front desk, at the office of the Chief Returning Officer (CRO) and online.
According to the CRO Jason van Rooy, students seeking nomination must pick up a nomination package, which includes all the necessary forms information on the process.
"Candidates are required to collect the number of signatures corresponding to the position for which they are seeking nomination," said Van Rooy.
"Once the nomination signatures are obtained and the completed package has been returned to the CRO, nominees are required to attend an all candidates' meeting, following which they will officially be candidates in the 2011 UMSU election," he continued.
For those interested in being poll clerks, the 2011 UMSU elections team is now hiring. The application deadline is Feb. 18 at 4 p.m..
Nightmare Night Cares sees students play doctor and patient
University of Manitoba nursing and medical students did some role playing last weekend, when the Helen Glass Center for Nursing became the "Helen Glass Hospital for Sick Students."
"Nightmare Night Cares," originally held by the faculty of nursing alone, was completed in collaboration with the faculty of medicine this year. Sixteen nursing students and four medical students played the role of patients in a hospital. The caregivers included six medical students and eight nursing students.
Marlee Enns, the course leader for the third-year skills lab in the faculty of nursing, said the foremost purpose of the event is to ensure that students build empathy through experiential learning.
"Students may not have ever been patients before and yet they're taking on this caregiver role, so it's difficult for them sometime to empathize with the patient in the bed. [ . . . ] It gives them an opportunity to see what it's like to be on the other side of the sheets," said Enns.
Enns said students would not know why they had been admitted to the hospital beforehand. Upon arrival, students would be given a rudimentary description of their age, name and diagnosis. At that point, it is up to the student to decide how they want to use their profile.
"For the most part, people who are playing the roles of the patients will have a fair amount of latitude with how they want to present that patient. [ . . . ] They can do things like fall out of bed if they choose to," said Enns.
Enns explained that the evening would also consist of "programmed problems." In preparation for the event, medical students put together test results so that if a patient complains through the night, they already have results on file. That way, the doctors are ready to complete a realistic diagnosis.
"We've got students of all kinds in cooperation trying to fill all the roles," she said.
The event ran from 7:30 p.m. on Friday night to 8:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. Friends, family and the public were welcome to stop by during "visiting hours."


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Argenton-les-Vallées est une ancienne commune du Sud-Ouest de la France, située dans le département des Deux-Sèvres en région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, devenue le  une commune déléguée au sein de la commune nouvelle d'Argentonnay.

Elle a été créée le  par regroupement des anciennes communes d'Argenton-Château, de Boësse et de Sanzay.

Géographie

Localisation
La commune d'Argenton-les-Vallées se situe au centre d'un triangle formé par les trois villes de Bressuire, Thouars et Vihiers, à l'extrême nord du département des Deux-Sèvres, dix kilomètres au sud du Maine-et-Loire.

Nouvelle commune créée en 2006 par la fusion des trois anciennes communes de Boësse, Sanzay et Argenton-Château, elle est limitée au nord par l'Ouère et à l'est par la Madoire, deux affluents de l'Argenton qui traverse le territoire communal du sud-ouest au nord-est. Argenton-les-Vallées s'étend sur  alors qu'auparavant, la superficie d'Argenton-Château ne représentait que .

Son altitude minimale, , se situe à l'extrême nord-est, là où l'Argenton reçoit la Madoire et quitte le territoire communal pour servir de limite entre Le Breuil-sous-Argenton et Moutiers-sous-Argenton. Le point culminant, , se trouve au sud-est, en bordure de la route départementale 748, entre Glénay et la Maison Neuve.

Le bourg d'Argenton-Château, à l'intersection des routes départementales 748 (l'ancienne route nationale 748)  et 759 (l'ancienne route nationale 759), est implanté sur un promontoire qui surplombe l'Ouère au nord et l'Argenton au sud, les deux cours d'eau confluant à l'est. Il se situe, en distances orthodromiques, 14 kilomètres à l'ouest de Thouars et autant au nord de Bressuire.

La commune est également desservie par les routes départementales 146, 148, 150, 154 et 164.

Communes limitrophes

Toponymie
Du mot gaulois argento « argent » (le métal ou la couleur), accompagné du mot gaulois magos. Le mot gaulois magos a d'abord désigné un simple champ, puis un champ de foire, un marché et enfin le village ou la ville qui se développe autour de ce marché.

L'arrêté prononçant la fusion des communes indiquait que la nouvelle commune serait dénommée Argenton-les-Vallées, avec des traits d'union conformément à l'usage typographique. Un rectificatif ultérieur a spécifié que le nouveau nom devrait s'écrire Argenton les Vallées sans traits d'union, mais la prise en compte de ce second texte a été omise dans les dernières mises à jour du code officiel géographique de l'Insee. Cette seconde orthographe n'a donc jusqu'à présent pas été officialisée dans les nomenclatures de référence de l'Insee.

Histoire
Au , la seigneurie de Pouzauges était rattachée à la vicomté de Thouars qui appartenait à la famille d'Amboise.

La commune a été créée le  par la fusion des anciennes communes d'Argenton-Château, Boësse et Sanzay.

On y trouve encore les restes du château où vécut et mourut en 1511 Philippe de Commynes, et où séjourna Louis XI en novembre ainsi que décembre 1481. Le roi y arriva au moins le dimanche 4 novembre et quitta le château le vendredi 21 ou le samedi 22 décembre.

Politique et administration

Administration municipale
En janvier 2016, Argenton-les-Vallées devient commune déléguée de la commune nouvelle d'Argentonnay .

Argentonnay regroupe 6 communes déléguées (Argenton-les-Vallées, La Chapelle, La Coudre, Le Breuil-sous-Argenton, Moutiers-sous-Argenton et Ulcot).

Liste des maires

Population et société

Démographie
Jusqu'en 2005, Argenton-Château, Boësse et Sanzay étaient trois communes distinctes.

En 2006, Argenton-les-Vallées regroupe les trois anciennes communes.

À partir du , les recensements réels des communes de moins de  habitants ont lieu tous les cinq ans. Pour Argenton-les-Vallées, cela correspond à 2006, 2011, etc. Les autres dates de « recensements » (2009, etc.) sont des estimations légales.

Vie locale
L'association « La Colporteuse » est impliquée sur le territoire de l'Argentonais et notamment au sein du château de Sanzay. Elle réalise de nombreuses animations aux objectifs divers (chantiers de restauration participatifs ou internationaux, colportages itinérants, animations socio-culturelles, jardins participatifs...).

Économie
L'une des cinq usines françaises du fabricant de produits en matériaux de synthèse Nicoll est implantée à Argenton-les-Vallées. Situé route de Nueil-les-Aubiers, ce site industriel était auparavant (depuis 1971) celui de la Société nouvelle d'Argenton-Château (Sonac), entreprise qui a rejoint le groupe Nicoll en 2012 .

Culture locale et patrimoine

Lieux et monuments
 Les ruines du château de Sanzay du , inscrit aux monuments historiques depuis 1930. Acquis par une association qui permit la fusion des différentes propriétés en une seule, le château de Sanzay a fait l'objet d'un important travail de recherches archéologiques dans les douves de 1998 à 2003 et de restauration du donjon.
 L'ancien pont Cadoret, inscrit depuis 1931.
 L'église Saint-Gilles dont le portail est classé monument historique depuis 1907.
 L'église Saint-Jouin de Boësse, attestée dès le XIe siècle, et reconstruite au .
 Les deux chapelles (Saint-Georges) de l'ancien château d'Argenton-Château sont également classées Monument historique (France) depuis 1929.
 Un moulin à vent, le long de la route départementale 759, en direction des Aubiers.

Personnalités liées à la commune
 Bernadette Lafont (1938-2013), actrice française, et son conjoint le peintre Pierre de Chevilly y possédaient une maison.
 Robert Bordaz, (1908-1996), haut fonctionnaire français est né à Argenton-Château.

Héraldique

Voir aussi

Bibliographie

Articles connexes
 Liste des communes des Deux-Sèvres
 Anciennes communes des Deux-Sèvres

Liens externes
 Photo du château de Sanzay

Notes et références

Notes

Références

Ancienne commune dans les Deux-Sèvres
Argentonnay


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One of our backers, Damage, had a great project idea for OpenMV Cam: count a dice roll visually. Here's what I ended up with.
I used simple blob detection. What ended up working best was to first find the white dice (I had no real dice; these are paper cutouts).
To look for color blobs you supply the threshold() function with a color, an RGB value, and a "distance" value (how close a pixel is to the specified color). Behind the scenes this is based on LAB colorspace and euclidean distance between colors.
The dice are actually blueish-white. I run the blob detection example, then stop it. Then move the mouse over the dice in a few areas and make a note of the approximate RGB values. Then I tweak the RGB values and distance until I'm fairly accurately detecting only the white dice.
To filter out any missing pixels, merge the nearby detected ones by calling dilate() then erode() with pixel size parameters.
Now to find the pips. Same process all over again, only this time, the color is sort of a bluish black. I had to experiment with the color and the dilate/erode calls to get it working.
Finally, go through all the pips and count the ones that are inside the bounds of the white blobs, the dice. Then display the numbers in the corners of the dice and the total at the bottom. The find_blobs() function returns a list of (x, y, width, height) for each blob.
And that's all there is. It works pretty ok for having spent very little time on it. There's some room for improvement. More tuning might help. Better lighting. Real dice. Also, when you roll a 6, it merges adjacent pips.
That's because the firmware normally ignores blobs that are too small. Small blobs next to each other can only be detected if you dilate() enough to make them bigger than the threshold, but that merges them because they're close together. We just have to lower the blob size threshold, I think.
Also, we might get more accurate detection by refactoring threshold() to take separate parameters for color and lightness thresholds.
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Oyster Creek to test emergency sirens Tuesday morning
The Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station will conduct its semi-annual, full volume test of new emergency warning sirens Tuesday morning.
Exelon Generation, the owner of the Forked River plant, replaced all 42 emergency warning sirens within a 10-mile radius around of the station with new, state-of-the-art units featuring battery back-up, according to a company release. The original sirens will be removed in 2014.
The sirens will blare for three minutes today beginning at 10 a.m.
The purpose of the sirens is to notify residents to tune to an Emergency Alert System (EAS) radio or television station in case of an emergency, the release states.


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Noel Clarke debuts The Troop from Titan Comics
By Andrea Towers
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"This is the Game Of Thrones of comic books, taking teen teams where they should, but have never dared to go before," Clarke explains. "In life, sh-t happens. People f–k up in many different ways, and have to deal with that. In this book they will, except you'll see it in all it's punch-to-the-face glory."
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package org.kie.workbench.common.screens.projecteditor.client.forms;

import javax.inject.Inject;

import com.google.gwt.core.client.GWT;
import com.google.gwt.event.dom.client.ClickEvent;
import com.google.gwt.event.shared.HandlerRegistration;
import com.google.gwt.uibinder.client.UiBinder;
import com.google.gwt.uibinder.client.UiField;
import com.google.gwt.uibinder.client.UiHandler;
import com.google.gwt.user.client.ui.Composite;
import com.google.gwt.user.client.ui.Widget;
import org.gwtbootstrap3.client.ui.Button;
import org.gwtbootstrap3.client.ui.ListBox;

public class CRUDListBoxViewImpl
        extends Composite
        implements CRUDListBoxView {

    private Presenter presenter;

    interface Binder
            extends
            UiBinder<Widget, CRUDListBoxViewImpl> {

    }

    private static Binder uiBinder = GWT.create(Binder.class);

    @UiField
    Button addButton;

    @UiField
    Button deleteButton;

    @UiField
    ListBox listBox;

    @Inject
    public CRUDListBoxViewImpl() {
        initWidget(uiBinder.createAndBindUi(this));
    }

    @Override
    public void setPresenter(Presenter presenter) {
        this.presenter = presenter;
    }

    @Override
    public String getSelectedItem() {
        return listBox.getValue(listBox.getSelectedIndex());
    }

    @Override
    public void removeItem(String itemName) {
        for (int i = 0; i < listBox.getItemCount(); i++) {
            if (listBox.getValue(i).equals(itemName)) {
                listBox.removeItem(i);
            }
        }
        RemoveItemEvent.fire(this, itemName);
    }

    @Override
    public void addItemAndFireEvent(String name) {
        AddItemEvent.fire(this, name);
        addItem(name);
    }

    @Override
    public void makeReadOnly() {
        addButton.setEnabled(false);
        deleteButton.setEnabled(false);
    }

    @Override
    public void makeEditable() {
        addButton.setEnabled(true);
        deleteButton.setEnabled(true);
    }

    @Override
    public void addItem(String name) {
        listBox.addItem(name);
    }

    @Override
    public void clear() {
        listBox.clear();
    }

    @Override
    public HandlerRegistration addRemoveItemHandler(RemoveItemHandler handler) {
        return addHandler(handler, RemoveItemEvent.getType());
    }

    @Override
    public HandlerRegistration addAddItemHandler(AddItemHandler handler) {
        return addHandler(handler, AddItemEvent.getType());
    }

    @UiHandler("addButton")
    public void onAdd(ClickEvent clickEvent) {
        presenter.onAdd();
    }

    @UiHandler("deleteButton")
    public void onDelete(ClickEvent clickEvent) {
        presenter.onDelete();
    }

}

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If you want the sun, sea and sand of the Caribbean with a Mexican flavour, then Cozumel or Cancun vacations are perfect for you. There are some amazing diving and snorkelling opportunities combined with fun night-life and beautiful resorts. Baja coast Another great place for vacations in Mexico is the Baja coast on the west of the country. Choosing a Cabo all-inclusive trip will give you a more relaxed taste of Mexico, but you won't miss out on the great beaches and tempting food. Cruises Most cruises have a lot of Mexico trips in their itineraries and this can be a great way to sample the country from the safety and comfort of your ship. You may choose to combine your trip with other Caribbean destinations, or experience a whole week on the Baja coast.
There are a lot of all-inclusive packages and vacation specials available in Mexico whether you are a family, couple or group of friends. The important thing is that you can choose the one that suits you best. Couples Mexico is a romantic destination and perfect for a honeymoon. All-inclusive packages mean that you can kick back and relax after your wedding without having to worry about a thing. Sandals honeymoon packages are very popular and they even offer couples-only resorts. Families It can be difficult to please all the family, but a holiday in Mexico really does have something for everyone. Explore Mexico packages that have kids clubs, good pool complexes, or include water sports and other activities in the price. Package vacations an easy way to have a relaxing break and some true family time, while knowing that you won't have an extra-big bill at the end.
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Decorah is quite the adventerous place. I absolutely love it here! We have made all sorts of wonderful friends, including Hammy, Emilio, and Belteshazzar (our squirrel neighbors).
But seriously, the people in Decorah are fantastic! The Borseth family is a blast to be around. They are all very generous (and goofy). I can see why Tim is so excited about planting a church in this area.
Dan, Jenny, and I are still hunting for jobs, but I know that God is going to provide. I am excited to see the jobs he has for us and how he will use them to bring glory to his name.
We have started in on our weekly schedule which includles a lot of time in the word and in prayer. Woot! Biblestudy has been great; Tim is an excellent teacher (he didn't pay me to say that). It is good to dig into the word together. This summer we are going through the book of John. At our first Biblestudy meeting we read aloud through the first six chapters. Next week we will begin to take a more in depth look into the book.
We had a nice Memorial Day picnic at Dunnings spring and went for a hike/wander through the woods to the nearby Ice Cave. We then free climbed up some rocks to a fantastic view of Decorah and hiked back. It was a wonderrful afternoon.
After our work, we decided to play a little and make some "mashed potatoes." Tim, Luke, and I all hit our marks! It was a blast (no pun intended).
Great overview, Beth. And yes, your check is in the mail.


During the Christmas season, it's nice to ponder what the Star of Bethlehem looked like. How bright was it? What did people think about when they saw it? To be in Medjugorje on a cool, clear star-lit night reminds one of Bethlehem. To be close to the visionaries and many of the beautiful miracles, one's thoughts are often carried back 2,000 years to Jesus' days.


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const expect = require('chai').expect;
const User = require('../server/model/user-schema.js');

const Utils = require('./test-utils');

const getObjectId = Utils.getObjectId;

Utils.connectTestDb();

describe('UserSchema', function() {

    var user = null;

    beforeEach( done => {
        user = new User();
        user.username = 'aaa';
        user.local = {
            username: 'aaa',
            password: 'ccc'
        };
        user.tradeReqs = [];
        user.save( err => {
            if (err) {throw new Error(err);}
            done();
        });
    });

    afterEach( (done) => {
        user = null;
        User.remove({}, err => {
            if (err) {throw new Error(err);}
            done();
        });
    });

    it('should have name and password', function() {
        var newUser = new User();
        newUser.validateSync();
        expect(newUser.errors.username).to.exist;
        expect(newUser.errors.local).to.exist;
        expect(newUser.errors.bookList).to.not.exist;
        expect(newUser.errors.tradeReqsPending).to.not.exist;
    });

    it('can have information updated', function(done) {
        var obj = {email: 'aaa@bbb.com', state: 'Florida'};
        var username = {username: 'aaa'};
        User.findOne(username, (err, data) => {
            if (err) {throw new Error(err);}
            else {
                data.update(obj, err => {
                    if (err) {throw new Error(err);}
                    User.findOne(username, (err, userData) => {
                        if (err) {throw new Error(err);}
                        expect(userData.state).to.be.equal('Florida');
                        expect(userData.email).to.be.equal('aaa@bbb.com');
                        done();
                    });
                });
            }
        });
    });

    it('can add one book for the user', function(done) {
        var username = {username: 'aaa'};
        User.findOne(username, (err, data) => {
            if (err) {throw new Error(err);}
            else {
                var book = getObjectId();
                data.addBook(book, err => {
                    if (err) {throw new Error(err);}
                    User.findOne(username, (err, data) => {
                        if (err) {throw new Error(err);}
                        expect(data.bookList.length).to.equal(1);
                        Utils.expectEqualObjectId(data.bookList[0], book);
                        done();
                    });
                });

            }
        });
    });

    it('can have books removed also', function(done) {
        var bookId = getObjectId();
        var username = {username: 'aaa'};
        User.update(username, {$set: {bookList: [bookId]}}, {}, (err) => {
            if (err) {throw new Error(err);}
            else if (user) {
                User.findOne(username, (err, user) => {
                    if (err) {throw new Error(err);}

                    expect(user.bookList.length).to.be.equal(1);

                    user.removeBook(bookId, err => {
                        if (err) {throw new Error(err);}
                        User.findOne(username, (err, user) => {
                            if (err) {throw new Error(err);}
                            expect(user.bookList.length).to.be.equal(0);
                            done();
                        });

                    });
                });

            }
            else {
                throw new Error('No user with name ' + username.username);
            }

        });

    });

    it('can have tradeReqs added and removed', function(done) {
        var tradeReq = {
            from: 'xxx',
            book: {title: 'GoodBook'}
        };
        User.addTradeReq('aaa', tradeReq, err => {
            if (err) {throw new Error(err);}
            else {
                User.findOne({username: 'aaa'}, (err, data) => {
                    if (err) {throw new Error(err);}
                    else {
                        expect(data).to.have.property('tradeReqs');
                        var req = data.tradeReqs[0];
                        expect(req.from).to.equal('xxx');

                        User.removeTradeReq('aaa', tradeReq, err => {
                            if (err) {throw new Error(err);}
                            else {
                                User.findOne({username: 'aaa'}, (err, data) => {
                                    if (err) {throw new Error(err);}
                                    expect(data.tradeReqs).to.be.length(0);
                                    done();
                                });
                            }
                        });
                    }
                });
            }
        });
    });

});


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Gregory Grigoriovitch De Gaye (*  in Sankt Petersburg; † 23. August 1993 in Studio City, Kalifornien) war ein russisch-amerikanischer Schauspieler.

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Geboren in Sankt Petersburg, war Gregory Gaye in seiner Jugend als Kadett bei der königlich-russischen Marine im Dienst. Nachdem er für Zar Nikolaus gegen die bolschewistische Armee gekämpft hatte, floh er im Jahre 1917 nach der Oktoberrevolution über die Republik China in die Vereinigten Staaten. In den 1920er-Jahren lernte Gaye im Filmgeschäft tätige Exilanten aus Russland kennen, die ihm gegen Ende der 1920er-Jahre erste kleinere Rollen verschafften. In den folgenden Jahrzehnten sollte Gaye in über 100 Filmen sowie zahlreichen Fernsehserien spielen, wobei er meist auf autoritäre oder aristokratische Osteuropäer besetzt wurde. Im Jahre 1936 verkörperte er den eleganten Baron von Obersdorf in William Wylers Liebesdrama Zeit der Liebe, Zeit des Abschieds sowie den italienischen Opernsänger Enrico Barelli im Kriminalfilm Charlie Chan in der Oper. Ein Jahr später spielte er neben Claudette Colbert und Basil Rathbone einen russischen Grafen in Tovarich. 1939 stellte er unter Regie von Ernst Lubitsch in Ninotschka den russischen Adeligen Alexis Rakonin dar, der sich im Pariser Exil als Kellner verdingen muss.

Während des Zweiten Weltkrieges verlegte sich Gaye vermehrt auf die Darstellung deutscher Nationalsozialisten. So spielte er in Casablanca (1942) den bedrohlichen deutschen Bankier, der von Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) an der Tür seines Cafés abgewiesen wird. Einen weiteren schurkischen Bankier spielte er 1945 in Cornered an der Seite von Dick Powell und Walter Slezak. Während seine Filmrollen ab den 1950er-Jahren zumeist nur klein waren, übernahm er auch regelmäßig Gastrollen im Fernsehen. In der Fernsehserie Commando Cody spielte er 1955 etwa in zwölf Folgen einen machthungrigen Außerirdischen, der die Weltbevölkerung bedroht. Zu Gayes späteren Filmrollen gehörten ein verrückter Nazi-Wissenschaftler in Creature with the Atom Brain (1955) sowie Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel in der Filmbiografie Hitler (1962). Ab Ende der 1960er-Jahre stand er nur noch spärlich vor der Kamera, im Jahre 1979 hatte er dann seine letzte kleine Rolle als russischer Premierminister in Meteor.

1985 starb Gayes zweite Ehefrau Frances Lee nach einer Ehe von über 40 Jahren. Er selbst verstarb 1993 im Alter von 92 Jahren an Altersschwäche. Sein Neffe war der bekannte Schauspieler George Gaynes (1917–2016).

Filmografie (Auswahl)
 1928: Wetterleuchten (Tempest)
 1929: Eine Nacht im Prater (The Case of Lena Smith)
 1930: High Society Blues
 1931: Young as You Feel
 1932: Once in a Lifetime
 1934: British Agent
 1936: Zeit der Liebe, Zeit des Abschieds (Dodsworth)
 1936: That Girl from Paris
 1936: Charlie Chan in der Oper (Charlie Chan at the Opera)
 1937: Tovarich
 1937: First Lady
 1937: Wise Girl
 1938: Der Testpilot (Test Pilot)
 1938: Zu heiß zum Anfassen (Too Hot to Handle)
 1939: Ninotschka (Ninotchka)
 1939: The Three Musketeers
 1940: Galopp ins Glück (Down Argentine Way)
 1941: I Wake Up Screaming
 1942: Casablanca (Casablanca)
 1942: Die Königin vom Broadway (My Gal Sal)
 1944: Der Ring der Verschworenen (The Conspirators)
 1945: Cornered
 1945: Spionage in Fernost (Blood on the Sun)
 1945: Gefährliche Mission (Persuit to Algiers)
 1945: Polonaise
 1946: So Dark the Night
 1947: So einfach ist die Liebe nicht (The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer)
 1947: Tanz ohne Ende (The Unfinished Dance)
 1949: Dancing in the Dark
 1950: Ladung für Kapstadt (Cargo to Capetown)
 1951: Der rote Falke von Bagdad (The Magic Carpet)
 1952: Sturmfahrt nach Alaska (The World in His Arms)
 1953: Retter von Tulonga (Savage Mutiny)
 1954: Das Zigeunermädchen von Sebastopol (Charge of the Lancers)
 1955: Creature with the Atom Brain
 1955: Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe (Fernsehserie, 12 Folgen)
 1956: Geliebt in alle Ewigkeit (The Eddy Duchin Story)
 1957: Steig aus bei 43000 (Bailout at 43,000)
 1957: Seidenstrümpfe (Silk Stockings)
 1958: Die tolle Tante (Auntie Mame)
 1960: Frankie und seine Spießgesellen (Ocean's Eleven)
 1960: Mister McCall
 1961: Blaues Hawaii (Blue Hawaii)
 1961–1962: The Roaring 20's (Fernsehserie, 16 Folgen)
 1962: Hitler (Hitler)
 1962: Die vier apokalyptischen Reiter (The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse)
 1963: Der Preis (The Prize)
 1964: Prinzgemahl im Weißen Haus (Kisses for My President)
 1966: Batman hält die Welt in Atem (Batman)
 1966–1970: FBI (Fernsehserie, fünf Folgen)
 1969: Topas (Topaz)
 1978: Die Geliebte des Präsidenten (The President's Mistress; Fernsehfilm)
 1979: Meteor

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Einzelnachweise

Filmschauspieler
Russe
US-Amerikaner
Geboren 1900
Gestorben 1993
Mann


While every country boasts of splendid cuisine, from Mexico's tacos and Italy's pizza and pasta, to Spain's paella and Japan's sushi, I'm sure you'll agree that there's nothing quite like Pinoy dishes—albeit some of these hits are only variations of popular ones from other countries, Filipinos have done such a good job on putting a twist that's uniquely our own to these now can't-live-without-party-food.
I'm also sure you have many fond memories of celebrations teeming with these specialty dishes. Why not make more by serving these at your next event, or even simply preparing them for a chill night at home?
1. Sweet Spaghetti. This is an all time favorite. Both children and the elders love this! The sweet yet tangy flavors are a sure hit!
2. Red Hotdog with Marshmallow on a Stick. Who would have thought that a savory item would go well with candy; specifically marshmallow? Its cuteness also definitely brightens up any table spread!
3. Barbecue. This easy to prepare dish is a meat lover's go-to! The best part is that it's even easier to eat!
4. Chicken Lollipop. It's like a bite-sized version of fried chicken! Easy to eat and just dunk into your favorite dip!
5. Cheese Sticks. Children love cheese. And this love for cheese, to tell you the truth, actually never dies. This easy-to-prepare dish is on top of the list for appetizers.
6. Dynamite Sticks. For those who love cheese stick but want to kick it up a notch, this is definitely for you!
7. Lumpiang Shanghai. The dish that works best both as appetizer and "ulam"!
8. Pancit. Our Filipino version of the Chinese birthday noodles. You got your veggies, carbs, and protein all in one filling dish.
9. Fruit Salad. This simple yet full of flavors dish is a favorite among the young and old whether served chilled or frozen!
10. Mango float. A dessert that's prepared with just a handful of ingredients yet looks very sophisticated.


Greenpeace have a page about the Islay Wave Bus, which is (indirectly) powered by the wave power station.
That's enough renewable energy, now I need to renew my own energy. And go to bed.
Still no idea why I picked this picture today. My birthday is still a few months away, as is Easter. And why was I riding my bike in the living room?