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The Forgotten Guide to Happiness by Sophie Jenkins #review & #guestpost @avonbooksUK
I have a great guest post for you today as well as my review of The Forgotten Guide To Happiness. In the guest post, the author Sophie Jenkins tells about the agent who inspired the character of Kitty Golding in her novel.
First of all my thoughts. Lana Green is a novelist whose first book was a huge bestseller. It was not-so-loosely based on her own relationship with Mark but he left her for someone else. Her second novel focusing on her heartbreak has been rejected by agent Kitty Golding and she is now totally broke. Through a chance meeting with Jack, she moves in with his step mother Nancy, who has the early stages of dementia, as a live-in carer. Nancy was also a best-selling and much respected writer in her time.
First of all, let me get a couple of niggles out the way. I found it difficult to understand some of Lana's choices especially in the second half of the book. To me they didn't ring true to the kind of woman she was becoming. I also found it a bit confusing nearer the end when I wasn't clear whether something was actually meant to have happened or whether it was something that Lana was imagining in the way of her novels.
However, there was a lot I did like about the novel. I loved all the references to contemporary writers and novels and also to older novelists when referring to Nancy's past career. I also liked the various members of the writing group Lana tutored and the glimpses we got into their lives through what they were writing and discussing. I loved the part of one of their classes where Lana told her students: "Our characters are searching for the all-important missing part. The missing part is different for each of us." This was equally true of many of the characters in the book as well as the characters in the students' own writing.
But the standout character was Nancy. Despite her illness, she was still an outgoing and convivial woman. She was still sharp enough on occasion to weigh up another character accurately. Her dementia was portrayed sensitively and movingly. It was clear she was still a person with feelings but who just needed a little more understanding than other people. Jack and Lana certainly had a wonderful way of coping with her and had a touching relationship with her.
The Forgotten Guide to Happiness is a lovely read about the importance of friendship, love and understanding, with lots of uplifting moments and many memorable characters.
Now read on to find out more about the inspiration for Lana's agent Kitty Golding who makes brief, but significant, appearances in the book.
The real Kitty Golding… by Sophie Jenkins
In The Forgotten Guide to Happiness, the heroine, Lana Green keeps an appointment with her agent Kitty Golding to discuss her new manuscript. Kitty is my idea of the ideal agent; constructive, straight talking and realistic as well. Being realistic is important, because no-one can guarantee success. When Kitty tells Lana that her book about being dumped by the love of her life is too bitter to be published, that's basically the bottom line for her. Lana is forced to put that novel aside and come up with a new story.
Getting published is like mud running for writers; you spend a long and uncomfortable amount of time overcoming a series of obstacles, and the first obstacle is getting a book written. To write a book in the first place takes a fair amount of optimism. Writing is time consuming for a start. You have to come up with a story that you really want to tell, and then tell it – and it never looks half as good on the screen as it does in the imagination. But eventually, after some time and a few false starts and dead ends, you come up with a story with a beginning, middle and end. Result!
How long does that take? It takes as long as it takes, before the motivation runs out and the determination to keep going takes over but finally, hopefully, eventually, the writer comes up with a readable story and by the time she's done this and catches her breath, the next obstacle is looming; it's the search for a literary agent.
What writers think that they want from a good agent is nurture, admiration and a publication deal – someone who is going to gasp at the genius of the writing and promise the world. But it's never a good thing to have an agent who is gushing about the writing – it's too easy to believe them. What a good agent offers is her editorial advice, faith, and tenacity.
At writing conferences and festivals, agents are always in demand and a face to face meeting is more proactive than sending a book in the hope it will be picked up from the slush pile. When I first met my agent, we found out we had interests in common, so we started off with a rapport, and she asked to see my writing. An author only has one agent, but an agent has a whole stable of people to represent so waiting for a meeting, an email or even a phone call is often a nerve wracking process. Finally we signed a contract and one amazing day last summer she said we had a meeting at Avon, our favourite publishers.
After that meeting, even though the offer came later, she opened a bottle of fizz and we sat in the sunshine to drink it. That moment was unforgettable. It wasn't the finish line, but from starting the race alone I was now part of a team.
Thanks to Sabah Khan at Avon Books for inviting me to take part in the blog tour and for my copy of this book. It is available now in ebook format with the paperback to follow in September. You can order a copy online here: The Forgotten Guide to Happiness
Sometimes, happiness can be found where you least expect it…
Twenty-eight-year-old Lana Green has never been good at making friends. She's perfectly happy to be left alone with her books. Or at least, that's what she tells herself.
Nancy Ellis Hall was once a celebrated writer. Now eighty, she lives alone in her North London house, and thinks she's doing just fine. But dementia is loosening Nancy's grip on the world.
When Lana and Nancy become unconventional house mates, their lives will change in ways they never expected. But can an unusual friendship rescue two women who don't realise they need to be saved?
An irresistible story of love, memory and the power of friendship that readers of The Keeper of Lost Things and The Lido will adore.
Sophie Jenkins is a serial joiner of writing groups and workshops and a prolific short story writer. To encourage her creativity she regularly enters half-marathons and trains by running from her home in North London to breakfast in the centre of town with a notepad.
The character of Nancy in The Forgotten Guide to Happiness is based on her experiences with her own mother, who was diagnosed with dementia fifteen years ago.
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Q: understanding the definition of $\infty$-operad of module objects I'm just trying to understand the following definition:
Definition 3.3.3.8 in Higher Algebra by J. Lurie defines the $\infty$-operad of $O$-module objects, and says the following:
Let $O^\otimes$ be a unital $\infty$-operad and $C^\otimes \to O^\otimes$ a fibration of generalized $\infty$-operads. We let $Mod^O(C)^\otimes$ denote the fiber product $$\overline{Mod}^O(C)^\otimes \times_{^p Alg_{/O}(C)} (O^\otimes \times Alg_{/O}(C))$$
My question is what does an object in here look like?

Here is my rough attempt at understanding what is going on:
First an object of  $\overline{Mod}^{O}(C)^\otimes$ consists of the data $(v, F)$
of an object $v \in O^\otimes$ and a functor $F:$ $ _{v}K_O \to C^\otimes$ (where $_{v}K_O$ denote those semi-inert maps in $O^\otimes$ that start at $v$) sending a semi-inert map $f:v \to y$ in $O^\otimes$ to an object $F(f$) of $C^\otimes_y$, such that if $y \to z$ is inert, then $F(f) \to F(v \to z)$ is inert in $C^\otimes$.
So my guess is that an object of $Mod^O(C)^\otimes$ is a pair $(v, A)$ where $v \in O^\otimes$ and $A \in Alg_{/O}(C)$. Or perhaps it is something like $(v, F, A, \theta)$ where $\theta$ is an equivalence between $(v, F)$ and $(v, A)$ in $^p Alg_{/O}(C)$. Or perhaps it's something else entirely.
What is, intuitively/philosophically, the role of the semi-inert morphisms, i.e. why do we really have to use them to make this definition?
I think I understand how an object in here can be viewed as generalization of the classical notion of a module over an algebra. In chapter 4 when Lurie defines the $\infty$-operad $\mathcal{LM}^\otimes$ and defines an $\infty$-category $LMod(C)$ (for $C$ a monoidal $\infty$-category) of left modules over  the associative operad as $Alg_{\mathcal{LM}/\mathcal{Ass}}(C)$, and then example 4.2.1.18 shows how to think of an object in this category as a generalization of the notion of a module. I assume a similar analysis holds for objects in $Mod^O(C)$ e.g given $(v, A)$, say $v\simeq (v_1, ..., v_n)$, where the $v_i \in O$ then $A(v_1), ..., A(v_n)$ have various multiplications maps between them, controlled by the operad $O$. If this more explicitly spelled out in Higher Algebra let me know.

A: I know this question is a little old but I just came across it.
Roughly, as you say, from this data you get an object $v$ of $O^\otimes$ and an algebra $A$ of $Alg_{/O}(C)$. However, you also get an action of $A$ on some object $M$ over $v$. The role of the semi-inert morphisms is as a "marking": a semi-inert morphism $v \to y$ in $O^\otimes$ marks some portion of the object $y$ (the image of $v$) as set aside for a module part, and the part outside the image describes an algebra part. Here is how this is expressed.
In the following, for the sake of convenience I am going to pretend that objects of $O^\otimes$ are literally $n$-tuples $(X_1,\dots,X_n)$ of objects of the underlying category $O$, and similarly for $C^\otimes$, so that the inert maps are given by projecting off factors. You can say the following without that assumption but it might obscure what's going on.
Your object $v$ is then a tuple $(X_1,\dots,X_k)$ of objects of $O$. Your module $M$ is going to actually be a tuple $(M_1, \dots, M_k)$, where $M_i$ is a module living over the 1-object tuple $X_i$. So for our purposes, it's simpler to just look at the case where $v = X$ is an object of $O$.
There's a special semi-inert morphism, the identity $v \to v$, which gets sent to an object $M$ in the fiber $C_X$ over $X$. For any $w$ in $O$, there is also another special semi-inert morphism $v \to () \to w$: these together describe objects $A_Y$ in $C_Y$ for any $Y \in O$. Those are going to be the module and algebra objects. A general semi-inert morphism $v \to w$ is either isomorphic to one of the form $(X) \to (Y_1, Y_2, \dots, Y_m, X)$ coming from a sequence of maps $() \to (Y_i)$ in $O^\otimes$, or $(X) \to () \to (Y_1,\dots,Y_m)$. Your functor $F$ sends these to $(A_{Y_1},\dots,A_{Y_m},M)$ and $(A_{Y_1},\dots,A_{Y_m})$ respectively by the assumption that it preserves inert morphisms.
Now the rest of the structure says that we essentially get maps of spaces
$$
Map_{O^\otimes}((Y_1,\dots,Y_m), Y) \to Map_{C^\otimes}((A_{Y_1},\dots,A_{Y_m}), A_Y)
$$
making $A$ into an $O$-algebra, and maps
$$
Map_{O^\otimes}((Y_1,\dots,Y_m,X), X) \to Map_{C^\otimes}((A_{Y_1},\dots,A_{Y_m},M), M)
$$
that give the action of $A$ on $M$. These satisfy an associativity constraint -- compatibility with composition. (You can also mix the order of the terms up but that's encapsulated by compatibility with an action of the symmetric group.)
If instead of having $v = (X)$ you had $v = (X_1,\dots,X_k)$, then you would have an algebra $A$ and a $k$-tuple of $A$-modules.

A: An object of $\mathrm{Mod}^\mathscr{O}(\mathscr{C})^\otimes$ is a pair $(\mathcal{M},\mathscr{M})$, where $\mathcal{M}$ is an object of $\overline{\mathrm{Mod}}^\mathscr{O}(\mathscr{C})^\otimes$ and $\mathscr{M}\in\mathscr{O}^\otimes\times\mathrm{Alg}_{/\mathscr{O}}(\mathscr{C})$, such that if $F_1:\overline{\mathrm{Mod}}^\mathscr{O}(\mathscr{C})^\otimes\to ^{\mathrm{P}}{\mathrm{Alg}}_{/\mathscr{O}}(\mathscr{C})$ and $F_2:\overline{\mathrm{Mod}}^\mathscr{O}(\mathscr{C})^\otimes\to\mathscr{O}^{\otimes}\times\mathrm{Alg}_{/\mathscr{O}}(\mathscr{C})$, then $F_1(\mathcal{M})=F_2(\mathscr{M})$. Indeed, we may write $\mathscr{M}$ itself as a pair $(O,\mathscr{A})$, where $\mathscr{A}$ and $O$ are objects of $\mathrm{Alg}_{/\mathscr{O}}(C)$ and $\mathscr{O}^\otimes$ respectively.
Another formulation is given in this PhD thesis; see section $2.4$, especially Definition $2.4.3$. I will try to explain what the intuitive role of semi-inert morphisms are in a later edit.

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Chocolate Barks – My new found love.
Well Valentine's Day is just around the corner and chocolates is one thing that goes hand in hand with any kind of celebrations.
This Valentine's don't just buy a chocolate, give it a personalised touch with these beautiful chocolate barks. Ain't it looking decadent?
Chocolate Barks are something that is so simple to make that I had to give it a thought whether to include this in the blog or not??
But its simplicity is what makes this so special..
A 5 year old kid can make this and feel on top of the world; making it a fun activity to do with the kids.
It hardly takes any time say like a maximum of 5 mins?? And then ofcourse you need to let it chill for 10-15 mins but then yeah just spend 5 mins and a personalised gift for that someone special is ready.
My daughter is turning one in few weeks time..
The atmosphere in my home is crazy now with guest lists getting ready, menu being finalised, shopping for party supplies, return gifts and many more..
The blogger in me wants to give atleast one edible return gifts to the guests. And these chocolate barks make it into the return gift.. Yeah!!!!
The best part of these chocolate barks is that I can make it ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator until use so that I don't have to worry about doing everything in the last minute saving me time and energy.. cool na??
Apart from enjoying these chocolate barks on its own, I used this to top my Salted Caramel Freakshake. And it was so fun!!! I mean that day we (me and Bala) had so much fun topping our freakshakes it was crazy.
You can also use them to top it on your cakes, cupcakes, ice-creams.. it is that versatile.
I just love the use of hands in food photography.. It makes me feel so connected to the food and to you – my readers. I just wait for weekends to take atleast one action shot, like the one in this Thandai Masala powder. My dear husband is my model here.. hehe.. I still don't own a tripod so Mr.B helps me out.
So sweet right!! Chocolates, Time spent together, lazy weekend – I don't have to wait for Valentine's Day to make it a perfect weekend. What do you say?? Thats right don't wait for Valentine's Day just make these chocolate barks right away and spend quality time with your family.
So what do you need to make these chocolate barks??
Simple just melt chocolate of your choice. Spread it onto a parchment paper. Swirl designs if using two different types of chocolate, top it off with nuts and fruits of your choice and chill. Thats is your chocolate barks are ready. So simple!!!
If you happen to try this recipe then please do tag me, tweet me or instagram me so that I could follow you and all your posts.
Meanwhile just enjoy this simple basic recipe..
Melt dark and white chocolate separately in the microwave in 30 sec intervals until melted. Alternatively use stove-top to melt the chocolate using double boiler method.
Add dollops of white chocolate here and there at random spots on top of the dark chocolate and then make a swirl pattern with the help of a toothpick. Taking care not to over do as it would combine together to give a lighter shade chocolate and you wont get that swirl effect.
Immediately add the nuts of your choice on top of it before the chocolate starts solidifying..
Place the baking tray in the freezer for 10 mins or until the chocolate is completely set.
Break it up using your hands into random pieces to make the chocolate barks.
1. You can use chocolate of your choice - dark, milk, white; a combination or separately.
2. Use nuts of your choice or completely skip it. Customise to suit your taste-buds.
I just made a video on the same and also shared a whole new post on how to melt chocolates the right way!!
Apart from making these as a return gift for my daughter's Little Krishna Theme Birthday party I also made these as a Christmas gift.
1. Any nuts : Pistachios, Almonds, Cashews, Hazelnuts etc.
2. Dried fruits : Raisins, Cranberries, Blueberries, Figs etc.
3. Fresh Fruits: Mango, Strawberry, Pineapple etc.
4. Indian flavours: Coconut, Paan and Gulkand, Saffron strands, etc.
5. Other chocolates: M and M', Gems, kit kat etc.
Is there anyway I can use chocolates without chemicals and preservatives to make ur desserts ?


A team of surgical staff from Southmead Hospital are taking up their oars next month to raise money for our Prostate Cancer Care Appeal at this year's Dragon Boat Festival, organised by the Rotary Club of Bristol Breakfast.
Nurses, surgeons, matrons and administrators from our surgical division have come together as a team to take on the challenge. They'll be rowing in a number of fast-paced races at the event, which takes place on Sunday 18 June at Baltic Wharf.
We have been chosen as one of the charities to be supported by this year's Festival. The majority of funds raised by the event will go towards our Prostate Cancer Care Appeal to raise £2 million to buy two surgical robots to treat men in the region with prostate cancer.
"We're delighted to be chosen by the Rotary Club of Bristol Breakfast to benefit from the Dragon Boat Festival." Explains our community appeals manager, Adrian Brown.
The annual dragon boat competition is an exciting event and the lively atmosphere (and competitive spirit) ensure a fun and energetic day out.
"We, of course, want to wish all teams taking part the best of luck. But we'd also like to wish extra special luck to the team from our hospital!" adds Adrian.


Prior to April 1969, no band had first appeared on the national music scene this fully formed. With three lead singers, four songwriters, a horn section par excellence, and muscular lead guitarist Terry Kath, Chicago Transit Authority had so much "A" material that their first album had to be a double set. Part one of two..


It seems absurd that Kirill Petrenko should be making his Proms debut only once appointed as Chief Conductor Elect of the Berlin Philharmonic. Surely no musician could have reached so exalted a position without appearing in SW7? Such is this country's musical blindspot, though, that somehow the quiet Russian has slipped under the radar. Here, he brought every ounce of class one could hope for to a programme of thrilling originality.
The evening's Dukas made one wonder why we seldom hear any of the Frenchman's works other than a certain better-known curtain raiser. Two back-to-back excerpts from La Péri, a 1912 ballet on Persian mythology, made a compelling case for the composer. Much of this was thanks to the immediately apparent brilliance of the musicians on stage. Surely no brass fanfare has ever started with such softness of attack, their sound seeming to radiate up from the stage without so much as a hint of a sharp edge. The intricacies of the ascending horn and trumpet lines in the fanfare gave way to the silkiest of string sounds in the Poème dansé, whole sections swaying as one in their seats, and the percussive climax gave more sense of magic than bombast. Textures remained crystalline even when more heavily scored, a remarkable achievement in such an unforgiving acoustic, but there was also something intoxicatingly sensual and magical in the music too.
Prokofiev's Piano Concerto no. 3 in C major was a shrewd choice for the unabashedly showy Yuja Wang. It provided fireworks aplenty, with all her thrilling dexteric agility on show, but didn't offer a great deal of depth beyond the pyrotechnics. Much of the concerto hared along at a breathlessly vigorous pace, though for all the unerring precision of the soloist, a glance up from the keyboard here or there might have patched up a couple of slightly loose changes of tempo. This was wild entertainment though, a visual as well as auditory spectacle as Wang threw her glissandos off the upper end of the keyboard and out into the prommers. The orchestra clearly enjoyed the circus too, most of all in a tramping march for castanets and col legno double basses.
The slow movement saw some wandering trails of pleasingly weighted piano chords holding the sell-out audience to complete silence. Though I wished that this had been indulged for a moment longer, the bustling dash of the finale soon dragged the concerto to a bravura-ridden finish. The showiness didn't stop there – after eeking out the ovation for slightly longer than was probably necessary, Wang returned for Rachmaninov's G minor Prelude and the mother of all party pieces, the Rondo alla Turca jazzed up by Arcadi Volodos, Fazil Say and Wang herself.
The atmosphere after the interval, for Franz Schmidt's Fourth Symphony, could not have been further from the party of the first half. Written in 1932-33, it carries clear scars from the difficulties of the composer's life at the time, in his own ill health and the death of his daughter. The 45-minute symphony is bookended by a bleak trumpet solo, so exposed as to make Mahler 5 look relatively straightforward. Gábor Tarkövi, needless to say, executed these with complete assurance, unhurried and desolate. Elsewhere there was beautiful warmth in the softly undulating string lines of the first movement. Here, Petrenko gave the 3-in-a-bar pulse a sense of inexorable progression, rolling ever onwards towards the slow movement (all four movements are played without a break). The sound world of the Adagio's funeral march was darkened immensely by some fine timpani solos, and though there was some brief respite in the faux-jollity of the Scherzo, the finale was perfectly weighted to give a sense of the last embers of some great fire slowly burning out. Tarkövi had the last word, unwavering in the darkness.


AN ALLOA man got together with an old band member to throw a fundraising gig for Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
Picking the bass back up after more than four decades, John MacPherson held the concert at the Royal Oak, netting £500 for the urology department at Larbert.
John, who used to jam with band the Citroens back in the 1960s, teamed up with old pal George Nisbet and his daughter Carrie Kilgannon to throw the party.
Carrie herself suffers from melanoma with £1,000 or so raised on the night split between the hospital and the charity Melanoma Me, which supported her.
For John, it was all about giving a nod to the "excellent treatment" he had received, while it was also a great opportunity to reunite with an old pal on stage.
He told the Advertiser: "It was the first time we had played together in 45 years!
"It took a bit of rehearsal to get to that stage – I think the last play I played bass guitar was 36 years ago.
John added: "Thanks to everyone who helped on the night.
Following the gig, John this month popped into the hospital to hand the cheque over.
He met Gavin Lam, consultant urologist, who was happy to receive the cheque (pictured) as well as some of the wider nursing and support team who were involved in his treatment.
NHS Forth Valley then issued statement on Twitter, paying tribute to John's generosity.


Australia Post chairman John Stanhope has taken a lesson from the Catherine Livingstone school of crisis management by cutting long-term bonuses for the postal service's top executives.
Stanhope is hoping to head off growing resentment over former Australia Post chief executive Ahmed Fahour's whopping salary by permanently cutting total executive remuneration by about 20 per cent.
It follows a similar move by Livingstone, the chairman of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, when she axed short-term bonuses two weeks ago because of the public backlash over a money laundering scandal at the bank. They join a growing list of companies that are being compelled to bow to the demands of disgruntled shareholders, politicians and the community at large on executive pay, governance and performance overall.
Australia Post former CEO Ahmed Fahour walk away with $10.79 million in 2017.
Business Council of Australia president Grant King's decision to step down from the board of BHP Billiton board this week was triggered by a campaign supported by institutional investors unhappy with his capital management record at Origin Energy.
BHP, like CBA, had to capitulate to the demands of people outside the company, further evidence that boards and executives are being held more accountable than ever.
The downside to this trend is chief executives will find it harder to do their job – making money for shareholders – if populist politicians with a personal agenda keep getting in the way. The South Australian government's proposed bank levy is the most obvious example.
Medibank Private chief executive Craig Drummond's theory is that the impact of social media and the challenges of low income growth have created an environment where companies are being forced to listen to their customers more than ever.
Drummond, the former finance chief at National Australia Bank, got out of the banking world before the current political backlash hit, but his industry is now under pressure to address soaring health insurance premiums.
"There are some tough conversations going on. It is too important to get wrong. The stakes are too high, it affects too many people," Drummond said of the affordability issue after delivering a sober outlook for the health insurance giant for the next two years. He told Chanticleer looking after customers "goes a long way to keeping you on the straight and narrow".
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce also weighed into the debate around the business backlash on Friday when he was asked about his support for marriage equality.
"There are people who say we shouldn't comment on, it but I think corporate Australia, if it is to fix the reputation that it has out there, needs to be vocal on social issues," Joyce says.
Cutting executive pay remains the most effective tool for punishing mistakes or earnings misses, even though the remuneration system was supposedly set up to reward exceptional performance. While Wesfarmers, AMP, Tabcorp and Seven West Media have cut remuneration, Fahour remains the poster child for excessive executive pay.
Australia Post released details of his final salary package as chief executive along with the organisation's 2017 financial results.
Fahour resigned in February due to public outrage of his $5.6 million package in the 2016 financial year, which Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said was too high.
He will walk away with $10.79 million in 2017. The number is inflated by $4 million in long-term bonuses accrued over a three-year period from 2015 to 2017. He missed out on earning an additional $2 million on top of that for failing to win new government contracts in the final year.
Excluding the long-term bonuses, his remuneration is $6.79 million, which includes base salary, 89 per cent of his potential short-term bonus and superannuation.
Stanhope included the details of Fahour's salary in a detailed remuneration report, which he says is of the same standard "if not better" than those of listed companies. Things were not always so transparent at Australia Post.
Stanhope, a former finance chief at Telstra who also sits on the board of AGL Energy, says there has been a change in sentiment towards executive remuneration, with boards paying more attention around tightening the hurdles for bonuses that once were taken for granted.
"But we should not forget the other side, that many of the businesses are globally competitive and you do need to attract skills and talent and you do need to pay for it," he says, noting that there was not the same backlash around pay when Fahour's long-term bonus was introduced three years ago.
Stanhope is legally bound to pay Fahour what was set out in his contract. That is something he cannot change despite the backlash.
Instead, Australia Post has cut the remuneration for its next chief executive, Christine Holgate, by about half and abolished long-term bonuses for executives.
"We set long-term hurdles three years ago. It was very common back then and you cannot change contracts retrospectively. What we can do and we have done is change them going forward," Stanhope told Chanticleer.
Ironically, the good work Fahour did transforming Australia Post into a business that can survive in the digital world was highlighted in its latest financial figures.
He will get little public thanks for that until the noise over his salary dies down. Australia Post says its full-year pretax profit increased threefold in the 2017 financial year to $126.1 million.
The result is a continuation of the turnaround in the business last year following heavy losses in 2015. The decline in the letters businesses is accelerating, while profits at the parcels business that Fahour built rose 4.8 per cent to $299.7 million.
Letter volumes fell 11.8 per cent, which is at the upper end of forecasts Boston Consulting Group made when it reviewed the business.
Acting chief executive Christine Corbett says the structural decline in letters will put further pressure on profits this year.
She joins the growing number of executives who are playing down the threat of Amazon on their businesses and says the arrival of the e-commerce giant in Australia later this year will be good for Australia Post.
"Our competitive strength being in the breadth and depth of our physical network puts us in a fantastic position with Amazon. Any new player to the e-commerce market grows the market overall and it's a great thing for consumers," she says.


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I  So. of St  Grocery �lence IL Walth, Past Phone MA $-297b Weekly Schedule: sr Sunday School ............ 9:45 a. m. Morm, Lng Worship .......... 11:00 a.m. Youth Activities ............. 6:30 p.m. i Evening Sevvie ............. .2:30 p.m. wedw.e Smvloe::.._,:.: ..:..7:30 pm.  ............. 8:30 p.m. 'q'he Foolish Mother" will be the subject this Sunday at 11:00 a.m., at the Salt Creek aptist church. According to 'Pastor C. H. Walth, there will be a service of dedication of little children In i connection with this worship service. From earliest times, Godly parents brought their chil- dren to God with this desire. The men's chorus will sing, ac- companied by Mrs. Mabel Vfll- wock at the organ. Sunday School convenes at 9:45 a.m. There are classes for all ages. "The Ascension of Jesus Christ" will be the sermon at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. :People will do well to more fully understand the significance of Ascension Day, which is May 2: Special music and a children's story time are included in the service. Vacation Bible School will be held June 3-7 at the church for age four through grade seven. Mrs. Elizabeth Watson, General Director, announces the final staff meeting.will be May 16 at 8 p.m. According to Mrs. Ruth Villwock, pre-registration will be Sunday, May 26. The Salt Creek Baptist church is located on Salt Creek Road near Highway 22, a short dis- tance from. the Salt Creek store. Clockwi /rom bc4: Jd-smootk Cero Italia, Cheo II Morn 0o, " $umme00 coming, get going[ I th 't a t time to get yourself s new Chcwolet-w�ll, we just don't kow when is. Why, you'd alraot have to be anti-summer ot to let one o! thee/our convertibles get to you. Or any of Chevrolet's sedans, wagons, sport coupes and sport sedans, for that rnatr. And there are a lot of other buy-now reasons besides the season. Like the care- free feeling you get on N YOUR CHEVROLET DEALER'S SHERIDAN SUN, SHERIDAN, YAMHILL COUNTY, OREGON THURSDAY, MAY 16, 19 Mrs. Ade Pelzer Writes "Chaps to Cheqrs" For Study Club Pelzer Paper Features Early Sheridan History MiYeLedipokoelthiiMtbymisl , resmthdr fa  hahgaCnar2t:�2fh;; :::my bne�.ti he t toth;:ue ] i y eakSnTy:his/!!t:p:r iiii'wih@ , as they were told to me" is the grandfather. So just think how Across the ocean, many, many adage appearing beneath the the mode of travel has changed Stephen Stivers; agriculture in in less than 90 years. Hal Faul- oner was a member of the old year 1913, produced three very important events  Study Club was celebrating its first birth- day. It was also the year Chev- rolet produced their famous ,Baby Grand touring car, a five passenger dazzling beauty. The Chev trademark made its first appearance on the beauty, being the brain child of one C. W. Du- rant, when as a world traveler he saw the pattern as" a design on the wallpaper in a French wm xm'onmv emmet' "A church tor AII Agm L=wream  m/ntw 224 North Bridge Strut Sunday: Church School .............. 9:45 .m. Mornklg Worship ........ 11:00 a.rm Fellowship Bout ............ 12 Noon Methodist Youth Fellowship ....................... 6:30 p.m. Old Testament Introduction Course .......... 8:00 p.m. Monday: Prayer Group ............... 9:30 a.m. Wedmesday: Sanctuary Choir rehearsal ........................ 7:30 p.m. Sheridm ly of God 220 S. W. Monroe IL A. Bullock, Pastor Regular schedule of services: unday School ............... 9:45 A. M. Morning Worship ........ 11:00 A. M. Evening Service ............ 7:45 P. M. .Mid - Week Prayer Meeting, Vursday Evening ........ 7:45 P. M. hridcm Church of the Nazarene Elw/n A. Moore, Pastor unday Services: unday School ................ 9:45 A. M. V/orIng Worship ....... 11:0@ A. M. outh Hour ...................... 7:00 P. M. Junior Society (ages 4.11) NYPS (ages 12-40) ,,enlng Worship ............ 7:45 P. M. a long vacation trip in a braad-ne V ear. And it's a smart time to trade, what with your Chevrolet dealer all tocked up for a busy summer. Chances are, he has just the model and color you want --be it Chevrolet, Chevy :If, C0rvair Or Corvette--ready to go right now. So maybe now: you're all wound up? Then spring into summer at your Chevrolet dealer's. CHECK HIS TNT DEALS ON CHEVROLET, CHEVY H, CORVAIR AND CGRVE'ITE Peher-Tuggle Chevrolet Co. SHERIDAN, OREGON miles away in a little town in i Oregon, an event was about to take place that would change the lives of a good many people. O. D. ,Hamstreet's Sheridan Sun of 1913 gives this account: (O. D. Hamstreet was the father of Loll Hamstreet). At exactly 15 minutes to six on Friday even- ing, July 18, the hart& of fate opened a shoveer of flame that wiped out the entire south side business district of the historical and 'progresslvb  City of Sheridan.  Before an hour and a half had passed, the fire had swept for. ward with such relentless fury as to destroy banks, hotels, busi- ness houses and homes. The be- ginning was small and was the result of carelessness on the part of two young men who had recently purchased the Zeilger and Rise restaurant, located in the Phillips Bldg. at the corner of Bridge and First Street. The young men, Ray Miller and Roy Ottinger, were prepar- ing the evening meal for their customers and had lit the gaso. line stove for cooking purposes. Noticing the tank was empty one of the boys attempted to fill it without first reducing the flame. An explosion was the r.e- sult. The preceding days had been excessively warm, drying up wood until it formed highly combustable material. The vol- unteer fire depalment was call. ed, a department not drawn by horses but by men. As the fire burned, help arrived from Mc- Minnville, Wiliamina and Carl. ton. Farmers came from all around and some 60 or more men and women formed a bucket bri- gade. i $47 578.00 in cold cash was i paid out thru the Estate Insur. ance Shop in the Sheridan fire. E. L. Knickerbocker, son of C. H. Knickerbocker, was the insur- ance agent. He is now retired and living in Honolulu. The Es-. state Insuranoe office was locat- ed where Sackett and Wright now have their office. "How is your harness?" in- quires Homer Frick. "If you need a n,ew one or the old one needs repairing, you better attend to it at once. My stock is the very best and with the most skillful workmen my jobs are always right." Mr. Frick's shop was lo- cated where the P.G.E. office now stands. Eva Frick, erie of the club's charter members, was the wife of the late Homer Frick. In an October issue it was not- ed in the Red Prairie Pickings that work on Hugh Guttry's new bungalow was progressing nice- ly. Mr. Guttry now resides at the: Rock of Ages Rest Home. The September 19, 1914 issue of the Sheridan Sun tells of a linen shower: "A linen shower in honor of Miss Jennie Waugaman wa given by the Misses Laura Beekwith, Crystal Foerste, Leith and Mabel Bilger at the home of J. L. Bilger Tuesday evening. The home was specially decorated with sweet briar, asters and ros. es. The bride.to-be received a large number of beautiful pres- ents. Fifteen young ladies of Sheridan were present. In a con- test of writing the first grocery list, Miss Vida Beck received first prize. Punch and cake were served. Miss Waugaman became the bride of the late B. A. Teats, Mr. Teats having served as prin- : eipal of the Sheridan high sch(xol i lor four years. An editorial written by O. D. Hamstreet was an eye catcher. The article is entitled AND WE DIDNr RESENT IT. Some weeks ago the Sun reoeived one of many letters oma big depart- ment store in Portland. Its adver- tising manager desired to buy advertising space in this paper. We replied with a kindly letter to this concern informing them of Our theory of home protection and the good alishe6 by loyal support of home industries. We declined the offer of increas. ed business. This is'the reply to our epistle of g :cheer: "Isn't it ridiculous this newspaper fi- delity f yotffa--:o. Sheridan concerns. You decline our adver. Using because o u r business would cmpete with some of your home business men, who are using you for the goat and every cent they spend with you is considered a donation to char- ity! And then t.e, further irritate the wound the letter continues: 'Many of the business men of your town with whom we wish to compete and for whose pro- tectic,n you seem willing to cut your own financial throat, never have their names appear in a business way in your publica- tion, and I could name some of them who are sending their I printing to this city ri.ght now. I You are a fc.:)l and in a fool's I bu,iness, but if you should, de- I sire to change your position we i shall ever be glad to '2o b':.i- caption Local News in many of the Suns of yesteryear. Among these news items we find a war- ning for the fellow who took At- torney Sims' five dollar lid from the house of worship Sunday night. He needs regeneration and a course in Billy Sunday's school of moral and religious instruc- tion. There is no open season in Oregon for lifting ones head gear, and to pick it from a disci. .pie of Gladstone is &double ag- gravation that calls for summary treatment. Mr. Sims tOok a some- what calmer view of the situa- tion. He placed an ad in the classified section stating, "The party who took my hat by mis- take from the Methodist Church Sunday night will kindly return same to my office and exchange and save exposure of his act." People of Sheridan in the year 1914 found themselves somewhat in the same posit!on as did the generations following in 1962. Published in the Sun was a not- ice of a P.T.A. meeting to be held in the assembly room of the high school on Thursday after- noon, January 21st at 3 o'clock. The program was as follows: Song, First grade; Children and Mothers of Japan--Mrs. C. Scrag- gin; Piano solo, Maudie Bennet; The need for a New High School -- Prof. Tats. The old high school co,nsisted of two large rooms. One with desks for the assembly room, the other room was used for classes and housed the fo,ur hh school grades. This building was located where the Faulconer grade school now stands. There were no electric lights in the high school at that time. Prof. and Mrs. Teats met with the school board and sug. gested electric lights be installed in the rooms to enable the stu- dents to meet for Literary Socie. ty meetings. This plan was ad- opted. Later Mr. Teats was offer- ed a position in Independence, which he accepted since it was an advancement. It was also noted the means of travel had prabably changed as much as anything during the years. A short item was read re- garding travel, which }tad been prepared by Jennie Teats: "I would like to take note of the early means of travel such as was used by my .grandparents. My grandfather purchased a ranch over on the coast and mov- ed the family from Sheridan to Slab Creek, now known as Nes- kowln. There were no roadson- ly a trail and the trek was made on horseback. At that time my 90 year old uncle Hal Faulconer was three years old and rode on the horse seated back of .his me. ther. About his only memory of the trip is that his mother said "Hang on tight Hal, this is aw- ful steep," and hang on he did. Sheriden Fire Department. The men traveled on foot running as fast as they could, pulling the hose cart. If the city horse drawn transfer was handy the cart was rushed to the fire in that man- ner." Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dale came to Sheridan in 1910. Mr. Dale said that he and the late Lee Ladd hauled fredghVfor the log- ging camps -- not only freight but foodstuffs as well. His ac. count of the meals prepared in the camps for the men makes the planning of the Harvest Fes- i tival dinner and the Mill ceek dinner pale in comparison. After the men had eaten a whopping breakfast, they were given a bucket, sent to artother table that was laden with sandwiches, cookies, pies and cakes and there they filled their lunch pails to take with them to the woods where they worked until dark. In the evening another bountious meal was prepared. Of course that was in the days of no elec- tric dishwashers, refrigerators or freezers. Mrs. Rant Neely .of Willamina came to this area from Nebraska in 1906. She has resided here since and loaned her wonderful collection of early day pictures to Mrs. Pelzer, which were shown and passed around after the to- pic was presented, as were a number of early day Sheridan Sun's. Many of the pictures showed Sheridan buiIdings prior to the big fire. Others showed parades being held in Sheridan, As one picture was passed around, members wond.ered if the elephant was real. It wasn't the, two sturdy men made up the animal, Leland Sackett the hind quarters. A child rode on the elephant in the parade, the animal being a white elephant. Mrs. W. H. Brandt presented the "I Remember" part of the program. She told of driving a car for the first time. Her lath. er told her "You can drive the car all you vant, as long as you keep it in low gear and just drive around the barn." She also told of a daring experience, of going for a walk in gym bloom: ers and of cutting her hair in 1920. Mrs. Cecil Harrison, who taught school for many years in Sheridan, told of not being able to get her hair "bobbed" until 1923, because she was just ready at the time to start applying f(r a position of teaching school. and it would never do to have short hair. Mrs. Brandt also told of an early Halloween, whcn a 'cow and a horse appeared in the high school building. The president of the club, Mrs. Kenneth Knutson appointed Mrs. 'Bert Teats and Mrs. Cecil Harri. November by Mrs. Fred Spooned; family life in December by Mrs. Harold Ladd; literature and art in January by Mrs. Harold FUl- ler; health in March by Mrs. Ted Rossner; with the Fun Night in ,February for members and hUS- bands; and the golden anniver- sary tea i April. ...... In conclusion Thursday, hostesses, Mrs. Waino and Mrs. Sackett served delt ibtm angel pie and coffee. SHERIDAN BRIEI A wedding reception, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Tony George, wsS [held at the Mill Creek school house Monday evening, May 6. Mother's Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Enos Sehrock were his pgr- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sch" rock, and Mr. and Mrs. Reube Schrock and family of Blaine, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Eash andLa" mily of MeMinnville, and Mrs. Vera Schrock and family of Sa" lem. 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Spice Market - Egyptian Bazaar
Spice Market is one of the most important historical and touristic trade centers of Istanbul. It has maintained its characteristic of being one of the important trade centers in every period with the effect of being a port city since its establishment, hosts thousands of visitors every day, especially domestic and foreign tourists.
In 1597, Safiye Sultan, who was the wife of Sultan Murat III, order the construction of the New Mosque, which is now next to the Spice Market. The Ottomans had a particular way of building imperial mosques. The imperial mosques were not just worship centers but also community centers, including many buildings serving different purposes. One of those buildings would be covered bazaars. The Spice Market is part of the complex building of the New Mosque. The construction lasted about 67 years, and the inauguration was in 1663.
The History and Name of the Spice Market
The Spice Market's first name was the "New Bazaar" or the "Valide Bazaar," according to some writers from the17th-century. However, since the products sold in the shops here were mostly from Egypt, Egyptian Bazaar became the primary name since the mid-18th century.
In the beginning, there were only two groups of merchants at the Spice Market: Spice Merchants and cotton shops. There were six entrance gates to the building. Three of them were for the spice merchants, and the other three were for cotton shops. Although there is no such distinction today, the names of the doors didn't change. The doors are Fish Market, Hasircilar, Ketenciler, New Mosque, Haseki, and Flower Bazaar.
The upper floors of the main entrance gate on both ends of the Bazaar served as the Commercial Court, where they solve the issues between the shops or merchants and people.
The historical building had severe damage by a large-scale fire in 1940. Istanbul Municipality restored it and regained its identity. The Egyptian Bazaar, which has a history of 400-years, separated itself from the New Mosque in 1941.
The Spice Market had a major restoration between 2013 and 2018 with the latest technology by the General Directorate of Foundations.
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If you are interested in visiting the Spice Market with an experienced private tour guide, please contact us! Our private tours are the best option to enjoy wonderful and complex sites such as the Spice Market.

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In his article "The World of the Juki," (Winter-Spring 1983), Douglas Halebi Blake* indicates that he was brought up in Lebanon or western Syria amongst the nomadic Juki people of that region. The Juki are a people of Gypsy origin. Blake's article is, in the words of an editor of Studies in Comparative Religion, "one of the most beautiful evocations we have seen of the nomadic spirit." In it, Douglas Halebi Blake describes in very moving and powerful language the worldview of these vanishing people, mostly through the words of his Uncle Noah (his "patron" and "spiritual mentor") and other poetically articulate and memorable elders.
* The author's legal name is "Douglas Blake." The family surname was changed years ago, but when publishing this article in Studies, and in other published writings, Douglas Blake used the name "Halebi," which is the family name of his paternal ancestors.


Vegas likes the never-quit, rebuilding Detroit Tigers.
When the season began, the Tigers were one of three teams with the longest of odds, according to Bovada, to win the 2018 World Series. The Tigers, Miami Marlins and Kansas City Royals had 500-1 odds.
The Tigers (11-16) certainly aren't among the favorites, but their current odds are significantly shorter – 150-1.
Bovada released their updated odds on several baseball categories on Tuesday.
The Tigers' odds to win the American League pennant have shortened from 150-1 on March 28 to 80-1 odds on Tuesday, according to Bovada. And the Tigers' odds to win the AL Central have gone from 50-1 to 20-1.
Bovada has the Astros favored to win the World Series, from 17-4 odds on March 28 to 5-1 on Tuesday.
Corey Kluber and Chris Sale are listed with 3-1 favorites to win the AL Cy Young award. Former Tigers Justin Verlander (9-2) and Rick Porcello (25-1) were also listed, along with two-way player Shoehi Ohtani (30-1) of the Angels.
Ex-Tiger Max Scherzer of the Nationals is favored to win the NL Cy Young award at 8-5 odds.


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The Future of Ag
Mergers & Announcements
Cattle Industry Convention Looking for New Talent
Applications Open for National Anthem Contest and Talent Round-Up
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Aug. 24, 2022) – The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is looking for new talent to perform during the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans, Feb. 1-3. Applications for the National Anthem Contest, sponsored by Norbrook®, and the Talent Round-Up are now being accepted.
If you can sing, this is your time to shine. The 10th annual NCBA National Anthem Contest is accepting entries through Oct. 15, 2022. The contest winner will perform the "Star-Spangled Banner" at the convention's Opening General Session as well as the Friday night NCBA event. The winner will also receive round trip airfare to New Orleans, a hotel room for three nights, free convention registration, plus a pair of boots, jeans and a shirt from Roper or Stetson.
Any member of NCBA, American National CattleWomen, Cattlemen's Beef Board, or family member, are eligible to participate in the contest. Previous NCBA National Anthem Contest winners are not eligible. The top four finalists will be chosen by Oct. 25, 2022, and videos will be posted to the convention website at convention.ncba.org. Voting will be open to the public from Nov. 1 to Nov. 18, 2022 (one vote per person per day), and the winner will be announced Nov. 21, 2022.
Solo singers, bands and others with unique talents are also encouraged to enter the Talent Round-Up by Nov. 11, 2022. Selected acts will receive a complimentary registration, will be invited to perform on the Beef's Got Talent stage during convention and will be recognized through social media. One Talent Round-Up winner will also perform at the opening of the Friday night event.
For more information and to enter, visit convention.ncba.org. Convention registration and housing open Oct. 3, 2022.
Free NCBA Trade Show Admission for FFA Members
Total Acre Grower Clinic Set for January in Arizona
FIRA USA Panel Discussion: Robotics business models and the maintenance of computer based equipment


One of the issues that a Christian wants is a top quality bible training, many will attend seminaries or school programs that may price quite a bit of money, and for Christian teachers this is advisable. But extra online courses means more online students, which suggests more potential customers for dishonest providers. Online Learning gives these students the flexibility to have interaction in content material and curriculum in the comforts of their very own home or office, and around their very own schedule. An on-line schooling degrees in Secondary Education is for the people who want to indicate center faculty and secondary college matured children. Even if the scholars do not have a robust academic background, I actually have seen many compensate for this lack through a mixture of non-public strengths that lend well to learning online.
Americans are very concerned with this subject, but company media will not allow citizens to hear about anything that doesn't please their advertisers, board members and homeowners, who are closely invested in a medical mafia made up of Big Pharma, private hospitals, and insurance coverage firms. Yes, it is important to have these excessive scores, but it's just as necessary to be deligent in courses once accepted.
And but when a Californian senator outlined a invoice that might permit students in the state to take on-line classes from a non-public provider for credit, it unleashed a storm of criticism. The most blatant benefit of online studying for introverts centers on class participation, consultants say, because in many on-line courses, students have more time to answer questions. I am starting on the path of my own web faculty, I am a combat veteran and wish to open an online web marketing faculty for veterans.
Current understudies hail from a scope of foundations including principals and substance territory instructors, an inventor of a web-based secondary college, a contract faculty pioneer in working with at-hazard youth, pioneers with military administrations basis, and pioneers from non-revenue establishments. I suppose that online universities have their execs and cons and are actually not for everyone. Part-time on-line programs are the best way to fit high quality schooling into your busy life.
While many larger training institutions now recognize homeschooling as viable preparation for college level courses, they typically require more from the homeschooler making use of – portfolios, projects, particular person course grades, standardized checks, and so on. So far, the colleges have been sluggish to clamp down on on-line id fraud—each academic and monetary.


It is now recommended to offer genetic screening to all couples considering pregnancy. In this circumstance, genetic screening refers to looking for mutations that couples may carry that together could give rise to a child with a genetic disorder. These types of disorders require the child to inherit two copies of the gene, one from their mother and one from their father. By testing for these types of genes before pregnancy we can identify couples who may be at risk for having a child affected by one of these disorders.
If a couple is found to be at risk for a genetic disorder, this usually means that both the male and the female carry a genetic mutation that will only cause a disease if the child inherits the gene from both mother and father. Armed with the knowledge about the mutation and using the advanced technologies available to us, we can now nearly eliminate the possibility of having a child affected by that genetic disorder. Working together with our colleagues at genetic laboratories, we would develop probes to the specific gene in question. Then by performing IVF, the embryos are biopsied and a few cells from each embryo are sent to the genetics laboratory. The probe is then used to identify which embryos are not affected by the gene and therefore should be used for transfer. This technique, called Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) has been used to prevent hundreds of different genetic disorders.
Unlike carrier screening and PGD, PGS looks at the chromosome content of each embryo. A healthy person is born with 46 chromosomes, 23 that they inherited from their mother and 23 from their father. A portion of all embryos will have too many or too few chromosomes, usually as a result of decreasing egg quality as women age. These abnormal embryos will either not implant, or rarely end in an early miscarriage, or even rarer develop into a child that may have a chromosomal disorder such as Down Syndrome (an extra copy of chromosome 21) or Turners Syndrome (a missing copy of the X chromosome). When a couple does IVF they have the option of utilizing PGS, where the are biopsied and a small number of cells sent to a genetics laboratory where they can analyze the chromosome content of each embryo. This allows us to select the embryo/s that will have the highest chance of a leading to a healthy baby.


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4.75 stars for Playing Her Song by @AuthorKeyes #romanticsuspense #romance #bookreview #newrelease
Title: Playing Her Song
Author: Kimberly Keyes
Genre: Contemporary Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance with suspense elements
Sometimes a fresh start means going back home…
When Julia's carefully constructed life takes a sudden, demoralizing nose dive, she flees to the small town of her youth. She finds the perfect landing place–a furnished cottage on a private estate in the Blue Ridge foothills. Then she learns the owner-resident is Jackson Tate—her high school crush, and until recently, the source of her greatest humiliation.
Jackson, the small-town boy-turned-rockstar, never forgot Julia, nor the mistake he made causing his one-time math tutor to vanish from his life. Jackson avoids all but the most superficial entanglements of the female variety. Yet one look at Julia and he's determined to win back the friendship he lost.
Julia's ancient grudge can't withstand Jackson's lethal combination of humility and charm. But what about her teenage crush? Especially one not so one-sided after all…
Sitting down with this book is like sitting down with a slice of chocolate layer cake. One can only be impressed at the delicious layers that make up this romance. Rare can one compliment world-building in a romance but the intricacy of the world-building here has to be highlighted.
The depth of character building is impressive. Even the lesser characters are rich and full and add great value to the story. If you are familiar with the common themes to the Big H movies then this book will appeal to you. This isn't a simple commonplace story, though. Kimberly has used impressive creativity to weave a very original approach.
There is only one caveat from this reader. Having gone in expecting a contemporary romance, there is a blindsiding that comes out of a plot twist. Romance suspense is one of my total fave genres. If a book isn't accurately identified, it could turn off a portion of the audience.
Fans of this author will love this book. Fans of angsty romance will love this book. Fans of HEA will also enjoy this book. A fine addition to the romance field.
My Rating: 4.75 stars
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Kimberly Keyes' fascination with spicy romance novels began when she discovered a box filled with her mother's Harlequins. She quickly devoured all the books in the box, and soon after decided that one day she would be a romance author herself. After earning a Master's degree in History, Kimberly combined her passion for writing with her knowledge of the Victorian era and dove into her career as a historical romance author. In no time, she added writing contemporary romance to her resume. The result? Award winning novels featuring steamy scenes, complex relationships navigating the global stage, and story twists and turns that keep readers turning pages. Published in both Historical and Contemporary romance, Kimberly happily spends her time writing and dreaming up ways to perplex the characters living inside her head until they have no choice but to give in to the lure of true love. Her release, Playing Her Song, is a sexy and fun contemporary she can't wait to share with her readers. Kimberly currently resides in Orlando, Florida, with her faithful canine companion, Pappillon, a rescue off the streets of Puerto Rico. It's a gift to find the one thing you're meant to do—a gift Kimberly never takes for granted.
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Q: SmartDL for ftp I need a python code which can download files from a ftp server. I need a built in multi-part download managing package which can help me to retrieve files faster. I tried SmartDL but the problem is I don't know how to retrieve files in a ftp server. Also I used the add_basic_authentication to ensure that, I am passing the right credentials. Please help me with a solution.
I have no problem using any other solution/package which uses Multipart download.
P.S:- I need to save the Downloaded files on to an Object storage on Cloud. The size of each file may be 300MB and I need to download 20TB of data.
Thanks in anticipation.

A: Take a look at ftplib, it's a simple FTP library which will permit you to download files from a FTP server.


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WORLD European summer time ends Sunday
European summer time ends Sunday
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Brussels - European Summer Time ends early hours on October 29, expanding the time difference between Brussels and Beijing from six hours to seven.
The Shift takes place as 3 am is adjusted to 2 am in Western Europe, affecting cities like Paris, Rome, Berlin, Brussels, Amsterdam, Madrid and Geneva.
This time shift marks the end of summer clock and takes place each year on the last Sunday of October. Similarly, Winter Time will be in effect until March 26, 2018, when clocks shift forward one hour.
European Summer Time is also known as Daylight Saving Time (DST). The 2001 EU directive is the eighth EU rule for uniform daylight saving time. Since 2002, DST has been observed by all EU countries.
Most of North America and Europe follow the same norm, while many countries elsewhere do not. In recent years, DST has been rescinded by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Iraq, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Georgia, Armenia, Russia, Egypt, and Azerbaijan, while Belarus and Turkey opted out of winter time — and last year, similar intentions have been announced by Hungary.
This year, Finland wants EU to give up DST. The parliamentary transport and communications committee gave its recommendation to the government after more than 70,000 Finns signed a citizens' petition urging that the state give up the practice. The committee argued that switching schemes may cause sleeping disorders, impair work performance, and trigger health problems.
Because other EU countries expressed similar concerns, the European Commission admitted that the Daylight Saving Directive has implications affecting transportation and energy, and confirmed that it is reviewing requests to revoke DST. "We appreciate the proposals received, and will disclose our findings upon decision," a commission spokesman declared on Friday.
Thai king's 5-day funeral, yearlong mourning ends Sunday
Photo: Fox NewsThe yearlong mourning period and elaborate five-day funeral rites for Thailand's king of seven decades officially end Sunday when his relics and ashes are enshrined in the royal palace and two temples.During the ceremony at Bangkok's Grand Palace, broadcast nationwide and led by new King Maha Vajiralongkorn, King Bhumibol Adulyadej's relics are being escorted to Chakri Maha Prasad
How Brexit will end is "up to London": European Council President
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Last two days of the European Union Film Festival 2017
The EU Film Festival is an annual feast with films from 28 member states. The 2017 festival will come to an end in just 2 days. So, take your time and enjoy!The tickets for the screenings can be purchased at the Media library (opening from Tuesday to Sunday 10:30 – 19:00) or via the ticket machine of the French Institute


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Two Plumbers and a Plasterer Go Looking for Trouble and Find It (1895)
From the Crazy Vault
Swampoodle sounds like an area filled with some tough blue-collar dudes. Here's a little column I found in the Post from January 21st, 1895 about three locals, boozing until the wee hours of the morning.
Two plumbers and a plasterer went outside of "Swampoodle" Saturday night to find trouble. They found quite a large quantity of it about 3 o'clock Sunday morning, and incidentally learned that among the policemen of the First precinct are a number of expert sprinters. At the station the plumbers gave the names of George Ricketts and William McGregor, and the plasterer said that his name was Bernard Downing.
Swampoodle, by the way, was a rough Irish immigrant neighborhood, centered where Union Station is today. Much of the neighborhood was bulldozed to make way for the railroad station, which most law-abiding locals supported. It was a nasty shantytown, rife with crime, rampant prostitution and drunkenness. So, needless to say, these guys lived in a rough part of town.
Swampoodle houses on 1st St NE circa 1904
The photo above shows a pretty rough neighborhood … not exactly the kind of place where you'd like to hang out.
The three had quite a lively time in the pool rooms along E street until midnight, and then they hung around the "Division" for an hour or two. About 3 o'clock they dropped into Crowley's oyster house on Pennsylvania avenue and ordered a small-sized spread. After eating, it is alleged, they declined to pay for what they had ordered. The cashier remonstrated and they have him "de bluff." A resident of the "Poodle," George Hurdle by name, was in the oyster house, and knowing the boys told them they had no right to eat without paying.
Dropping in to eat at an oyster house around 3 a.m.? It's tough to grab a bite to eat at that hour these days. Maybe the Diner in Adams Morgan or the new Tryst/Diner coming to Columbia Heights, but sounds like night owls had it better in 1895.
Hurdle is a small man, and in just about a half-minute he was sorry that he spoke. The plasterer and the two plumbers made a rush for him, and one of them knocked him down. Policemen Williams and Boyce entered just then and the gang ran. Boyce captured Hurdle and Williams took after the three. They separated. Williams followed Ricketts and blew his police whistle long and loud. Bluecoats seemed to spring out of the ground. McGregor managed to get as far as Ninth and G streets where we was collared by Officer Sprinkle. Downing went several blocks down E street, and was overhauled by Officer Carlson. Williams went down the Avenue like a rocket, and captured Ricketts.
Hurdle, of course, was released, but the other three will be in court this morning with two charges against each of them.
He blew his whistle long and loud? I'm pretty sure that wouldn't work today. Also, I wonder if these guys could beat Henry Elphinstone in a footrace.
Clearly, Adams Morgan late on a Friday or Saturday has nothing on the "Poodle." Check out the photo above of houses in the neighborhood. Also, Swampoodle is the area where Washington Coliseum was built (the site of the Beatles first American concert).
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This elegant 4 bedroom property features a superb kitchen/dining area with shaker style kitchen, complete with granite worktops and integrated appliances. A large living room with doors opening to the generous west facing garden, study and cloakroom complete the ground floor.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of the Chief Accountant announced today the release of Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 112.
Revocation of Registration of Securities of Lexington Resources, Inc.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the revocation of the registration of the securities of Lexington Resources, Inc. (Lexington or the Company), a Nevada corporation, registered with the Commission pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act), on June 4, 2009, pursuant to Section 12(j) of the Exchange Act.
In its Order revoking the registration of securities of Lexington registered with the Commission pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act, the Commission found that Lexington has failed to comply with Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act and Rules 13a-1, 13a-11 and 13a-13 thereunder by failing to file an annual report on Form 10-KSB since May 17, 2007, failing to file quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB for any fiscal period subsequent to its fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2007, and failing to file current reports on Form 8-K disclosing Chapter 7 liquidation proceedings involving Lexington's only prior operating subsidiaries.
In the Matter of Merchant Capital, L.L.C.
On June 4, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued of an Order Instituting Administrative and Cease-and-Desist Proceedings Pursuant to Sections 15(b), 15B(c)(2) and 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Making Findings and Imposing Remedial Sanctions and a Cease-and-Desist Order (Order) against Merchant Capital, L.L.C. (Merchant Capital). The Order finds that Merchant Capital violated the gifts and gratuities, fair dealing and supervisory rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) by paying for travel and entertainment expenses of family members, friends or associates of senior officials at two public finance clients and later receiving reimbursement for such expenses from those clients, including, in certain instances, reimbursement directly from the clients' bond offerings.
In the Matter of Dyadic International, Inc.
On June 4, the Commission issued an Order Instituting Cease-And-Desist Proceedings Pursuant to Section 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Making Findings, and Imposing a Cease-and-Desist Order (Order) against Dyadic International, Inc. (Dyadic). The Order finds that for fiscal years ended Dec. 31, 2005 and 2006, Dyadic filed periodic reports with the Commission incorporating financial statements that materially misstated its revenues and accounts receivable balances. Specially, in contravention of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Dyadic improperly recognized revenue from sales made by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Puridet (Asia) Limited (Puridet), overstated Puridet's accounts receivable balances and failed to disclose material related party transactions by Puridet with members of Puridet's management. During this time period, Dyadic did not maintain accurate books and records and had deficient internal accounting controls.
The Commission's action relates to an investigation into possible insider trading in advance of the Nov. 8, 2007 announcement by Restoration Hardware that it was to be acquired. The investigation has already led to the filing of a civil action against a Restoration Hardware finance vice president and three stock traders entitled SEC v. Francis Elias Axiaq, et al., Civil Action No. C-08-4637-CRB.
According to the Commission's filing today, Lena Yan's husband, Daniel Hew, traded in Restoration Hardware stock prior to the company's Nov. 8, 2007 acquisition announcement, and profited significantly on the dramatic stock price increase triggered by the announcement. Accordingly, the Commission staff is investigating whether, among other things, Lena Yan and others, including her husband Daniel Hew, may have violated the federal securities laws by engaging in fraudulent insider trading in Restoration Hardware stock. In response to the Commission subpoenas, Lena Yan refused to testify substantively and instead asserted various privileges, which the Commission staff contends lacked a legal basis.
Pursuant to its Application, the Commission is seeking an Order from the federal district court compelling Ms. Yan to comply with the Commission's administrative subpoenas and to provide substantive, sworn testimony without asserting any further improper privilege claims.
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged former Countrywide Financial CEO Angelo Mozilo and two other former executives with securities fraud for deliberately misleading investors about the significant credit risks being taken in efforts to build and maintain the company's market share. Mozilo was additionally charged with insider trading for selling his Countrywide stock based on non-public information for nearly $140 million in profits.
The SEC's enforcement action alleges that from 2005 through 2007, Countrywide engaged in an unprecedented expansion of its underwriting guidelines and was writing riskier and riskier loans, which these senior executives were warned might ultimately curtail the company's ability to sell them. Countrywide was required to disclose these important trends to its investors in the Management Discussion and Analysis portion of its SEC filings, but failed to do so.
According to the SEC's complaint, Countrywide's credit risks were so alarming that Mozilo internally issued a series of increasingly dire assessments of various Countrywide loan products and the resulting risks to the company. In one internal e-mail, Mozilo referred to a profitable subprime product as "toxic." In another internal e-mail regarding the performance of its heralded Pay-Option ARM loan, he acknowledged that the company was "flying blind."
"This is the tale of two companies," said Robert Khuzami, Director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement. "Countrywide portrayed itself as underwriting mainly prime quality mortgages using high underwriting standards. But concealed from shareholders was the true Countrywide, an increasingly reckless lender assuming greater and greater risk. Angelo Mozilo privately described one Countrywide product as 'toxic,' and said another's performance was so uncertain that Countrywide was 'flying blind.'"
Rosalind Tyson, Director of the SEC's Los Angeles Regional Office, added, "Angelo Mozilo had access to detailed and alarming information about Countrywide's operations. He knew that Countrywide was gambling with increasingly risky mortgages and he kept those details from investors while he was actively taking his own chips off the table."
According to the SEC's complaint, filed in federal district court in Los Angeles, Countrywide's annual reports for 2005, 2006, and 2007 misled investors in claiming that Countrywide "manage[d] credit risk through credit policy, underwriting, quality control and surveillance activities." Its annual reports for 2005 and 2006 falsely stated that the company ensured its "access to the secondary mortgage market by consistently producing quality mortgages." The annual report for 2006 also falsely claimed that Countrywide had "prudently underwritten" its Pay-Option ARM loans.
According to the SEC's complaint, Countrywide developed what was internally referred to as a "supermarket" strategy that widened underwriting guidelines to match any product offered by its competitors. By the end of 2006, Countrywide's underwriting guidelines were as wide as they had ever been, and Countrywide made an increasing number of loans based on exceptions to those already wide guidelines, even though exception loans had a higher rate of default.
The SEC's complaint alleges that Mozilo believed that the risk was so high that he repeatedly urged that Countrywide sell its entire portfolio of Pay-Option loans. Despite these severe concerns about the increasing risks that Countrywide was undertaking, Mozilo, Sambol, and Sieracki hid these risks from the investing public.
The SEC further alleges that Mozilo engaged in insider trading of Countrywide stock that he owned. Mozilo established four executive stock sale plans for himself in October, November, and December 2006 while he was aware of material, non-public information concerning Countrywide's increasing credit risk and the expected poor performance of Countrywide-originated loans. From November 2006 through August 2007, Mozilo exercised more than 5.1 million stock options and sold the underlying shares for total proceeds of nearly $140 million, pursuant to written trading plans adopted in late 2006 and early 2007.
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a former account executive of an investor relations firm for repeatedly misappropriating confidential information from firm clients and tipping his current employer and former colleague, who traded on that information and tipped others. As alleged in the Commission's complaint, the defendants reaped more than $1.4 million in total profits through insider trading.
The Commission alleges that Zachary Bryant, a former account executive at the Los Angeles office of Lippert Heilshorn & Associates, Inc., an investor relations firm, routinely learned material information about Lippert's clients before the information was released to the public. The Commission further alleges that Bryant tipped Ahmad Haris Tajyar of Encino, California, in advance of five announcements made by Lippert's clients. The Commission alleges that Bryant and Ahmad Tajyar met as co-workers in 1997, and Ahmad Tajyar later hired Bryant of North Hollywood, California, to work at Investor Relations International, a Los Angeles-based investor relations firm owned by Ahmad Tajyar.
The Commission's complaint, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, alleges that on five separate occasions from at least April 2005 through December 2006 Bryant misappropriated nonpublic information from his firm's clients by illegally tipping Ahmad Tajyar. The complaint further alleges that Ahmad Tajyar traded on the information in his own accounts and in the account of Dionysus Capital, LP, a hedge fund he managed. The complaint alleges that Ahmad Tajyar also tipped his cousin Omar Tajyar and that one of the Tajyars, in turn, tipped and/or traded in the account of a business associate, Vispi Shroff, a certified public accountant. The complaint alleges that the Tajyars, Shroff and Dionysus Capital reaped illegal profits totaling over $1.4 million.
The complaint alleges that the Tajyars, Bryant, and Shroff each violated the antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws, Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Rule 10b-5 thereunder. The Commission is seeking permanent injunctive relief, disgorgement, and civil penalties against all the defendants. The Commission also seeks an officer and director bar against the Tajyars. Finally, the Commission seeks disgorgement from relief defendant, Dionysus Capital, L.P.


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Leuwiliang is a town and district in the province of West Java on Java in Indonesia. Currently it lies within Bogor Regency, but is within that part of the regency that is being split off to form the new West Bogor Regency. The population according to the 2020 census was 124,670.

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Opera performer Susan Graham and author Barry Lopez will speak at Texas Tech's graduation commencement ceremonies in May, the university announced Monday.
Tech's spring 2019 commencement ceremonies will take place Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 at United Supermarkets Arena. Graham will be the featured speaker at the Friday ceremonies, and Lopez will speak at Saturday's ceremonies.
Graham, according to a news release, is a Grammy Award winner who has been performing in operas around the world for four decades. Hailed as "an artist to treasure" by the New York Times, Graham has performed in operas including Mozart's "Le nozze di Figaro," and Jake Heggie's "Dead Man Walking." She is an alumna of Tech's J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual and Performing Arts.


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The mass media in Turkmenistan are among the world's most tightly controlled. The press is controlled by the government, which funds nearly all newspapers, criticism of the president is forbidden, and state licensing policy effectively eliminates all outlets not reflecting official views. To avoid reprisal, domestic and foreign journalists engage in self-censorship.

The only domestic news agency is the State News Agency of Turkmenistan. The Anadolu Agency of Turkey maintains an office in Ashgabat, and TRT has a representative there. Agence France Press, Associated Press, Reuters, and ITAR-TASS receive reports from stringers. Broadcasting is under the full control of the "Turkmenistan" Television Broadcasting Center, which operates seven national television channels. Little recent information on radio stations is available.

Reporters Without Borders' 2022 Press Freedom Index ranked Turkmenistan 177th out of 180 countries surveyed, ahead of Iran, Eritrea, and North Korea. It has consistently ranked at or near the bottom of most measures of press freedom since the breakup of the Soviet Union.

Newspapers and magazines
Twenty-two newspapers (2 privately owned) and 14 magazines (none privately owned) are published in Turkmenistan. Content of the state-owned newspapers differs little to not at all, consisting of republishing of copy from the state-owned news agency. They are very expensive by Turkmen standards, with the most expensive newspaper costing $0.50. A one-year subscription equals one month minimum wage. Some domestic online newspapers have been founded, notably Arzuw and Infoabad. Russian magazines and Uzbek newspapers are sold in some kiosks.

National Newspapers
Electronic copies of most state-published newspapers may be downloaded from the website of the State Printing Office.

Neytralny Turkmenistan (Russian: Neutral Turkmenistan - published six days per week in Russian, the main Russian-medium newspaper of Turkmenistan. Founded in 1924, during the Soviet period called Turkmenskaya Iskra ()
Turkmenistan - the main Turkmen-medium newspaper of Turkmenistan, published in Turkmen six times per week since 1920.
Watan (Turkmen: Homeland) - Published three times per week, during the Soviet period called Yash Kommunistler ().
Nesil (Turkmen: Generation) - Owned and published by Magtymguly Youth Organization three times per week.
Adalat (Turkmen: Justice) - Owned and published by Ministry of Justice weekly.
Rysgal (Turkmen: Welfare) - Owned and published weekly by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan; the country's first and only private newspaper.
Türkmen Sporty (Turkmen: Turkmen Sports) - Owned and published weekly by the State Sports and Youth Committee of Turkmenistan.
Nebit-Gaz (Turkmen: Oil and Gas) - Owned and published by Türkmengaz state concern, now an electronic newspaper. Previously published, starting in 2011, by the now-defunct Ministry of Oil and Gas.
Mugallymlar Gazeti (Turkmen: Pedagogical Newspaper) - Owned and published three times per week by Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan.
Habarlar (Turkmen: News) - Owned and published by the Economic Editorial Association three times per week, mainly economic and commercial news, classified advertising, since 1975.
Zaman Turkmenistan - Owned and published by Turkish newspaper Zaman. It was published weekly in Turkmen. It was closed by the government after a coup attempt in Turkey.
Edebiyat we Sungat (Turkmen: Literature and Art) - Owned and published weekly since 1958 by the Ministry of Culture.
Bereketli Toprak (Turkmen: Fertile Soil) - Owned and published weekly since 2008 Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of Turkmenistan.
Türkmen Dünýäsi (Turkmen: Turkmen World.) - Owned and published twice monthly since 1991 by the Humanitarian Association of World Turkmens.
Türkmeniň Ýüpek Ýoly (Turkmen: Turkmen Silk Road) - Owned and published weekly by the Railways Agency of Turkmenistan. Published since 1936.
Esger (Turkmen: Soldier) - Owned and published weekly since 1993 by the Ministry of Defence of Turkmenistan.
Biznes Reklama (Turkmen: Business Advertising) - Owned and published by the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations.
Galkynysh (Turkmen: Renaissance) - Owned and published weekly since 1997 by the Democratic Party of Turkmenistan.

Regional Newspapers
Ashgabat
Maru-Şahu-Jahan - Mary Velayat, published since 1931, in Turkmen, three times per week.
Ahal Durmuşy (Ahal Life) - Ahal Velayat, published in Turkmen three times in a week.
Daşoguz Habarlary (Dashoguz News) - Dashoguz Velayat, published in Turkmen three times in a week.
Türkmen Gündogary (Turkmen Orient) - Lebap Velayat, published in Turkmen three times in a week.
Balkan - Balkan Velayat, published in Turkmen three times in a week.

Online Newspapers

Arzuw News - independent, private news agency.
Azatlyk Radiosy - (Radio Free Europe Turkmen Service).
Biz barde - independent, private outlet social network.
Business Turkmenistan - independent, business news and information service.
Chronicles of Turkmenistan - foreign-based independent media outlet.
Gundogar News - state-controlled, of unknown ownership.
Gundogar.org - foreign-based independent media outlet.
InAshgabat - independent, private news outlet and internet portal focused on Ashgabat local news.
Infoabad - independent, private news outlet and internet portal.
Orient - independent, private information agency owned by «Media Turkmen», founded in 2017.
Parahat Info - news aggregator.
Türkiýe-Türkmenistan
 Türkmen Habar
Turkmen News - foreign-based independent media outlet, formerly known as "Alternative News of Turkmenistan".
Turkmen Yurt TV - foreign-based independent media
Türkmen Inform
Turkmenistan Today - (TDH official website) - state-owned.
Turkmenistan: Golden Age - service of Neytralny Turkmenistan, state-owned.
Turkmenistan.ru - foreign-based independent media outlet.
Turkmenportal - news aggregator and internet portal.

Magazines
Altyn Asyr Ykdysadyýeti (Turkmen: The Golden Age Economy) - Owned and published monthly since 2000 by Ministry of Economy and Development of Turkmenistan.
Diýar (Turkmen: The Land) - Owned and published monthly since 1992 by Cabinet of Ministers (Turkmenistan).
Dünya Edebiýaty (Turkmen: World Literature) - Owned and published monthly by Turkmen State Publishing Service.
Garagum (Turkmen: Karakum) - Owned and published monthly by Turkmen State Publishing Service.
Güneş (Turkmen: Sun) - Owned and published monthly by Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan.
Saglyk (Turkmen: Health) - Owned and published semimonthly since 1990 by Ministry of Health of Turkmenistan.
 Türkmenistan Sport
Türkmenistanda Ylym we Tehnika (Turkmen: Science and Technology in Turkmenistan) - Published semimonthly.
Türkmenistanyň lukmançylygy (Turkmen: Turkmenistan's Medicine)
Täze Oba (Turkmen: New Village) - Owned and published monthly since 1929 by Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of Turkmenistan.
Возрождение (Vozrozhdeniye, Renaissance in Russian) - Owned and published monthly by the Democratic Party of Turkmenistan. Published since 1937, previously by the Turkmen Communist Party.
Zenan Kalby (Turkmen: Woman's Heart) - Owned and published monthly by Women's Union of Turkmenistan. Published since 1931.

Television
In Turkmenistan, satellite TV from Russia and Turkey is popular.  Viewers subscribe to Cable TV and IPTV, which are generally available for a monthly fee of 10 manat per month.

Turkmenistan broadcasts 7 public television channels (6 of them on the territory of the whole country, and 1 only in Ashgabat). All of them are broadcast in the Turkmen language with the exception of the Turkmenistan news channel, which broadcasts in 7 languages. They do not differ from each other in news content. These sources of information are an ideological mouthpiece of the ruling regime in the country. Any opinion or idea that differs from the President of Turkmenistan cannot be broadcast (except if the criticism is made by the president himself). They also present informative and entertaining programs and movies produced nationally, sports events with the participation of Turkmen sportsmen. Sometimes Altyn Asyr broadcasts popular movies with Turkmen dubbing in the evenings. Turkmenistan Sport regularly broadcasts Formula 1, football matches of Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga and another sports thanks to an agreement with an Irish company Setanta Sports. Any television broadcast 24 hour. Only state companies and institutions advertising to Turkmen televisions.

TV Channels
Altyn Asyr (formerly TMT-1; English: Golden Age) - The main channel of the country.
Yaşlyk (formerly TMT-2; English: Youth) - Channel catering to the youth of Turkmenistan.
Miras (formerly TMT-3; English: Heritage) - TV channel about the culture and heritage of the Turkmen people
Türkmenistan (formerly TMT-4) - international channel broadcast in seven different languages.
Türkmen Owazy (English: Turkmen Voice) - Turkmen music channel.
Aşgabat - TV channel broadcasting programs about Ashgabat.
Türkmenistan Sport - sports channel.

IPTV
AŞTU (Aşgabat şäher telefon ulgamy, English: Ashgabat City Telephone System) - the company announced that they have 104,062 subscribers in 2018.

Cable television
The state-owned enterprise Turkmen Telekom operates cable TV activities in the country. The service is not a brand.

Radio
There are four radio stations in Turkmenistan:
 TR1 Radio Watan (279 kHz & 102.7 MHz)
 TR2 Radio Çar-Tarapdan (69.68 MHz)
 TR3 Radio Miras (103.9 MHz)
 TR4 Radio Owazy (101.3 & 104.4 MHz)

TR1 broadcasts on longwave, medium wave, OIRT FM, and CCIR FM; TR2 and TR3 broadcast on medium wave and OIRT & CCIR FM; and TR4 broadcasts on CCIR FM.  All four stations also broadcast on DAB+ in Ashgabat and can be heard online globally via Radio Garden. There are no local or regional radio stations in the country.

See also
Communications in Turkmenistan

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 Newspapers in PDF
 Online TV and radio

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Jan Thayer Pioneer Award Nominations Deadline Extended to June 15!
The nominations deadline for NCAL's 2018 Jan Thayer Pioneer Award has been extended to June 15! The award recognizes an individual who has moved the senior care profession forward, positively affecting the lives of those served and those who serve. Recipients must demonstrate dedication, leadership and considerable contributions to the senior care profession.