We see urbanization is a fact that governments across India are facing. You are also urban development minister of Jharkhand. Since the time your government came to power in Jharkhand, what is the vision that you moving ahead with?
The first thing that we have to recognise is that urban population is burgeoning every day. People from villages are migrating to cities in large numbers. They come to cities with their dreams. When they come to cities they expect a better living standard, basic civic amenities like good roads, street lights, cleanliness, parks, bus stands and other basic needs that they look for. In addition they wish for a better accommodation. The wish of Prime Minister Modi is that every citizen in this country should have their own house by 2022. We are building houses under Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana. We are also building toilets in every house if it's not there. Also we are building community toilets in crowded areas.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a crucial and critical project of the government of India. What have you done in this regard?
Another big scheme of the government is skill mission. What is being done on that front?
It's a dream project of Prime Minister. He believes that there are all kind of people in cities, well educated, less educated, poor people. Our young generation is sitting unemployed. The idea is to skill them so that they get employment. They are being skilled and just skill them and leave them alone but also ensure that they get the placement. People are looking at cities and towns for a better future and the policies of government are directed towards that. But let me add we are not just concentrating on cities. We are equally concerned about villages. We are working on both.
Right, I have travelled in Jharkhand for last few days. I saw that the condition of roads and highways is very good. But as said earlier that people are migrating from villages to cities, it is causing congestion. How are you trying to deal with that?
I believe that when a city is being set up it must be according to new and modern ideas. What has happened is that people in the real estate sector, in the greed of making more money, did not focus on infrastructure. For example, they did not leave space for the roads and narrowed it. There was a movement for Jharkhand state for many years but nobody thought that it will become a reality one day. But when it happened, it came with its own problems. Take for example Ranchi. It became capital once Jharkhand came into existence. Roads are the same. If you want to make it wider the problem that you face is that no one is willing to give land. And this does not apply only to roads. It's true for any project you want to take up for public good. Land is a big problem. The construction of ring road ran into problem precisely because of this reason. But I hope this will be sorted out soon and construction will be completed. Once that happens the big vehicles will not come inside the city. We are trying to set up a transport hub outside the city, that will also help to mitigate the situation. There is a need to create awareness that we also need to focus on our civic sense. This cannot just be the responsibility of the government, every citizen has to cooperate. This is true not just about Ranchi but all other cities in the state. If we take the overall national picture, today Jharkhand though lagging behind is in a much better state. I am looking at 2050. More and more people will migrate to cities. And from that point of view there is a problem. We thought of creating a greater Ranchi but then there is opposition from various groups. We will sacrifice our lives but not our land. Now both the things are not possible. We cannot take anybody's land forcibly. They have to be convinced. We are trying to get rid of congestion.
You made an important point that Jharkhand is lagging behind so far as urbanization is concerned. It's such a rich state in terms of natural resources and industrial production such as minerals, then why is it so?
Let's not look at it just in terms of Jharkhand. I believe and if you look at it closely you will find that in any mineral rich state whether in India or even in other countries the situation is the same. Take for example South Africa, it's a mineral rich country but the situation is the same. Now what exactly is the reason behind it, I have not gone deeper into it. But if I try to analyse it, I once went to Chennai and found there are 18000 thousand villages. It's a big state. Jharkhand is a small state but it has 32000 villages. But I can say this much that irrigation facilities have been provided in the villages and it will stop migration from villages to the cities. What I am saying is based on 2011 census, when the next census happens there will be drastic changes.
So what is your assessment on migration? Have the numbers gone down or gone up?
No, there is no decrease of numbers. People are still coming in large numbers. The population is increasing by the day. Land is limited in a family and then there are divisions. So that land is not enough for a person to sustain his family so he is going to cities to earn. The population is increasing in the cities because there are better opportunities of employment whether inside Jharkhand or out of the state.
Finally let me ask you; Government of Jharkhand has signed a MoU with All India Institute of Local Self-Government to skill the youth of Jharkhand. Two mega skill centres have become operational at Ranchi and Madhupur. They are getting placements as well. Your thoughts?
AIILSG is doing great work in the state. The good thing is that the youth who are getting skilled are being placed as well. That is what the vision of the government is. I know there are long term policies and immediate results may not be seen. But I hope our partners like AIILSG will keep up the momentum.


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Q: How do I protect against file corruption when using robocopy restartable mode? I have a powershell script that that copies published files for a web app to a server for deployment. It utilizes robocopy to copy the files. Due to lack of administrator privileges, I can only use restartable mode (/z) and not restartable mode with backup mode (/zb). My question is two parts:
How reliable is robocopy using restartable mode- how likely are files to become corrupted?
What would be the best way to incorporate into the script a check to see whether a file has corrupted during the copying process?
Here is a sample of my code:
robocopy /s /z /ndl /r:0 /w:0 /mt:32 .\Publish "DESTINATION_HERE" /MIR

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right now, eleanor's favorite food is "spaghetti with meatballs." she would eat it every day if we let her. :) we'll be at a chinese restaurant and she'll ask for it. we'll be eating breakfast and she'll ask for it. lol. so the other day when she randomly grabbed josh's hand and said, "papa, we should make meatballs together sometime", it just made sense. haha! josh was elated! he does the majority of the cooking right now in our home (so thankful we are able to really divide and conquer when it comes to being a team over here at the davis home when it comes to work, chores, parenting, all of it.), so he was all about having a little helper help him make some meatballs!
eleanor helped him with every step of the meatball making, too! from picking out a few of the ingredients at our local grocery store, to grating the parmesan cheese and packing the meatballs. i grabbed my camera and popped into the kitchen every once in a while to snap a few photos of these two together because seriously, it was the sweetest thing. besides making some good food together, i'm really thankful for their daddy-daughter bond, and as a wife and mother, witnessing that bond and friendship and love means everything to me.
bread crumbs! i was actually kind of bummed that both samson and conrad were napping during this, because i know this step in the process had their names written all over it! pouring bread crumbs everywhere?! probably a good thing they were napping, in retrospect.
sprinkling the last touches of parmesan on top of their finished dish!
so delicious! conrad was still snoozing, but samson and i enjoyed the biggest bowls!
hi everyone! this is josh. some of naomi's neighbors gifted us an italian cookbook as our wedding present. it has turned out to be one of the best things we received. it's called "Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking" by Marcella Hazan. i use it often as the basis for our italian recipes, changing them up a little bit based on which ingredients we like or don't like and sometimes doing them a little bit in my own way. here is the meatballs recipe i did with eleanor (which i doubled).
test the meatballs to ensure they're cooked, add salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy!
if you're eating the meatballs with pasta (and you don't have to!), cook your pasta noodles so they are done shortly after the 20 minutes. just make sure the meatballs are done first! they will stay warm in a covered pan long enough for your pasta noodles to cook at the end too.
Oh my gosh, so sweet! I will have to give this recipe a try!
I see Eleanor and Josh are the perfect cooking team! And you inspired me now to cook spaghetti with meat balls soon :) Thanks for the recipe as normally I cook only a "normal" bolognese for my family.
1 whole nutmeg is a lot to consume in one dish.
please check out the side effect of this amount of nutmeg.
even wikipedia will give you this information.
if you read the recipe, you'll see that you only use 1/8 of a teaspoon of nutmeg! they were grating a fresh one to get 1/8 of a teaspoon! thanks!
oh, goodness this is the sweetest! i love watching my husband do special things with each little one and, you're right, it's such a treat!
It looks absolutely divine! Bravo sweet Eleanor, you're a natural! love the Davis family.
sounds delicious! i think im well overdue for a yummy meatball dinner… and this one looks perfect! will have to give it a try. thank you for the recipe josh and eleanor!
Yum! My 2 year old loves cooking with her daddy too! Can I ask where are your aprons from??
I love that cookbook! Her bolognese recipe is one of my favorites…I make it at least ten times a year!
Hi there! what a wonderfull idea to make spaghetti with meatballs…even if (maybe you already know this) actually here in Italy this recipe doesn't exist at all! :) I tried and learned it when I was in USA for holidays and… so yummy..now I make it once in a while at home when we want a "USA flavoured" dinner.
Thanks a lot for sharing your colorful and inspiring family life.
Josh and E are adorable in these photos…well, in all photos. But in here you can almost feel the special daddy-daughter bond they share.
This looks like awesome Father/Daughter bonding time!
Looks delicious and sounds pretty easy! Definitely going to give this one a go :) Thanks for sharing Josh and Naomi!
I love that Josh is writing on here and that recipe looks incredible! I can't wait to try it!
Good meeting you on the street today! Love how small NYC can feel. Have a great day!
Had to comment because my six year old daughter requests spaghetti and meatballs every time for every meal too and it just made me laugh out loud because she requested to make this with me tomorrow for dinner. This recipe couldn't have come at a better time! You can tell Eleanor she isn't the only little girl passionate about spaghetti and meatballs! Ha!
hahaha I'm sorry – the "please check the side effect of this amount of nutmeg – it's even on Wikipedia" comment has me ROLLING LAUGHING. ;) So good.
Love this post – what sweet images to capture a special memory between a beautiful daughter and her papa doing something they love!
You should make a vlog of the kids helping out with cooking. So cute and precious!
OMG, this looks so good!!!
I swear…every time I read your posts and see your pictures, at one point I find myself saying "come on…are you kidding me?!" – In a good way! Your family is just so precious. You can feel the love in every picture. What beautiful memories you are making with them.
This looks SO good!!!! Eleanor has perfect taste!!!!
Love this post so much. Eleanor and Josh look adorable together.Such a great moment to capture on camera!!
Also I'm loving your new instagram banner at the top of the page!!! Super cute!!
Oh my goodness this just made my heart so happy! I gasped out loud when I saw that picture of Eleanor reading the recipe, she is the absolute double of you Naomi!
These are lovely, albeit personal, moments that you've captured. Do you ever post or blog about your children re: thoughts on online sharing and privacy?
This looks so good! I wonder if I can make a paescetarian version of it!
They look amazing! Do you make your own sauce too? If not, what do you buy?
Long time reader, first time commenter. Random question for you…Would you share the brand of your window security gate? I just bought a place and would like to replace the current one with something a little more stylish. I know it was probably installed by the management company, but perhaps there is a name on the gate somewhere?
I love Fairway and E is SO cute!
Do you remember the name and brand of that green paint you used on your wall? (And the blue paint in your other wall ;)? I am looking at doing a bright color and LOVE the ones you have! You've got great taste! And Eleanor and josh laughing together while cooking is about the cutest thing ever.
That looks so delicious! I can't help but notice your amazing green walls! What paint color is that?!!


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Bringing Performance Coating Expertise to China
Mayor of West Midlands Visits Indestructible Paint Ltd
Indestructible Paint's Graham Armstrong Celebrates a Major Milestone and Looks Back on the Last 50 Years
The fashions and the hairstyles may have changed. However, the principles that underpin the surface treatment and finishing industry are as relevant today as they were in the 1960's. That is the view of Indestructible Paint Ltd.'s Sales and Technical Mentor, Graham Armstrong. Graham has been playing an active and leading role in the industry for 50 years. Graham's work and expertise has supported a wide range of industries, including the aerospace industry.
Graham Armstrong of Indestructible Paint, at the beginning of his career in the coatings industry
"Today, just as when I first started, the key motivations are performance, efficiency, and now, more than ever before, environmental awareness. With modern coating and painting applications presenting ever greater challenges," he says. "For example, you only have to look at how the aerospace industry has evolved. Or the way in which we develop products driven by factors such as chrome replacement and the requirements of the REACH regulations to understand why the coatings and surface treatment industry has continually had to adapt."
It has been an ongoing challenge that Graham is almost uniquely placed to reflect upon. His role today at Indestructible Paint is the culmination of almost two decades at the company. Starting in 2000 as Global Technical Sales Manager. The 30 years prior to that saw him build extensive experience in the industry in roles that ranged from laboratory development and technical services to product management and marketing.
Institute of Materials Finishing (IMF)
Graham believes that one of the most important developments that the industry has seen over this time has been the gradual creation of key industry bodies and standards and, by way of illustration, highlights the Institute of Materials Finishing (IMF). With over 500 individual members, 150 'sustaining' member companies and a vast pool of knowledge of the industry – its role encompasses the past, present and, most importantly, vital aims and responsibilities in the future. Indeed, Graham's extensive experience has a direct bearing on this scenario via his roles as Secretary General, immediate past President and Fellow of the Institute.
Oil and Colour Chemists Association
He adds that the work undertaken by the Oil and Colour Chemists Association (OCCA) and the Surface Engineering Leadership Forum – of which he is Vice Chair – are further important. These are organisations that help to develop the capabilities and standing of the performance paint and coatings sector within a large and growing number of user industries. Both in the UK and internationally.
Graham Armstrong as the Sales and Technical Mentor at Indestructible Paint Ltd
"It is almost impossible to over-state Graham's role in our industry over the last five decades. Or indeed, the importance of his background to our own ongoing success," says Brian Norton, Managing Director at Indestructible Paint. Brian's father Doug, proudly points to some 70 years of ongoing involvement in the industry. From his days as the company's founder to his current role as Chairman. "It has always been a dynamic sector with changing customer needs. Therefore adaptation of coating systems has long been central to the industry's growth over the years."
"Having the involvement of someone who has been part of this process for so long is crucial. I can only congratulate Graham for his commitment and achievements."
"I am proud of achieving 50 years in the industry. Additionally, I am grateful to everyone who has worked with and helped me throughout that time."
"I can also reflect on many occasions where a sense of humour has perhaps been the most important consideration. Maybe, more wisely, such occasions are better left to the memory. Particularly if a simple glance at the image from my early days is sufficient to raise a smile. It seems, after all, that some things do change," concludes Graham.

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The article highlights some of the meanings and roles of music and music-related activities among the Slovenian emigrant communities in Switzerland. As it gradually becomes a part of the new setting, shaping and reshaping the cultural life, there is at the same time an increase in musical creativity, which is used in migrant processes for establishing relations toward the old, original environment and toward the new environment; however, within the newly established communities, music serves as a medium for creating communities and establishing new relationships toward other communities and toward the members. The paper gives a few examples that show how and why music is used, the role it plays in the emigrant community in question, and attempts to understand what is reflected through music and musical life.


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French hostages killed in Niger
Reports say bodies of two French nationals seized in Niamey have been recovered after a failed rescue operation.
Two French hostages abducted in Niger have been found dead following a failed rescue operation.
The two men were found dead following clashes between security forces and the kidnappers, Alain Juppe, the French defence minister, said on Saturday.
"With the operation launched and co-ordinated with French elements in the region, the terrorists were intercepted at the Mali border and several of them were overpowered," Juppe said.
"After the fighting, the two hostages were found dead."
The Reuters news agency reported an unnamed source as saying the the bodies had been flown back to Niamey, Niger's capital.
Restaurant abduction
The two French nationals were seized on Friday while eating dinner in a restaurant in Niamey.
Four armed men burst into the restaurant and ordered the two men out into a 4x4 vehicle with Benin plates in which other armed men were waiting, according to witnesses.
One witness said that the armed men were speaking French and Arabic and were dressed in clothes worn by nomadic tribes in the country's northern desert.
Following initial clashes with Nigerien security forces, in which the national guard chief was reportedly injured, a chase was mounted in an attempt to recover the hostages.
"The Niger national guard immediately gave chase to block them from reaching a zone of refuge, which is a grave threat for our hostages," Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president, said earlier in a televised address from the French Caribbean region of Martinique.
"At the minute I speak to you, and I'm careful, the Niger national guard is following the terrorists on their route to Mali," Sarkozy said.
"This operation is in progress."
Sarkozy, who urged French nationals to avoid the west African region until the security situation improved, said the abductors were heading to a safe zone in Mali which would be "extremely serious" for the hostages.
No negotiations
No group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping, but there are suspicions that it could be linked to al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), which operates across West and North Africa's vast Sahara desert.
France is already working to secure the release of five other French hostages seized in Niger in September along with a Togolese and a Madagascan.
They are believed to be being held in neighbouring Mali by AQIM.
In November, Abdelmalek Droukdel, alias Abou Moussaab Abdelouadoud, AQIM's head, said in a message on A -Jazeera, that Osama bin Laden alone could negotiate the release of the hostages.
But Michele Alliot-Marie, the French foreign minister, has rejected any suggestion that France would negotiate their freedom with bin Laden.


Gaming was never a top priority for manufacturers a decade ago. But, Gaming has evolved and the mobile gaming industry has become a big business. Now, gaming is a part of our daily routine whether while traveling or lying on a sofa, we always play our favorite games whenever we are bored. Smartphone manufacturers even started to design a phone dedicated to gaming. This gave a rise to all-in-1 smartphone and it was widely accepted by users. Also, carrying a mobile device is way easier than carrying a dedicated gaming machine. Though they might not offer and good gaming, it will definitely offer you the best in-game experiences. Here is the list of the best smartphone that's made our gaming experience better.
Also Read: The Bigger, Faster and the Powerful Note 9 Is Here!
A decade ago, Nokia was leading the market with new mobile phones as well as testing several designs and concepts, out of all one of them was the N-Gage QD and Classic. The device was designed especially for gamers want more than a traditional smartphone. It was of the early smartphones that were dedicated to gaming and the design looks similar to NES controller with display fused in the center. The device was powered by Symbian OS v2 and included lots of gaming titles. To insert a game, users had to remove the phone's plastic cover and remove the battery compartment as the game slot was next to it. Back then, it was one of the super hit gaming smartphones among youngsters. Ngage has kept the user engaged for the really long time.
Back in 2011, Android was one of the fastest booming smartphone operating systems in the market and already surpassed Nokia's Symbian operating system. Also, the phone started to look like a slab of glass and touchscreen was the only way to control and navigate the smartphone. At MWC 2011, Sony introduced the world a different kind of Android smartphone which looks similar to the Xperia lineup, but with a gamepad that can hide when not in use. The device has a horizontal sliding mechanism to brings or hide a gamepad. It was the first Android smartphone that bought a gamepad onboard. Sony named the smartphone as "Play", that shed the "PlayStation" branding running Android operating system. Also, Sony has made sure the device gamepad controller support a wide range of gaming titles out of the box.
Razor Inc, a global gaming, and laptop manufacturing company purchased Nextbit in 2017. By the end of the year, Razor introduced a new smartphone that is very similar in design to the NExtBit robin. The main highlight of the smartphone is the 5.7-inch 1440p LCD IPS panel with "ultra-motion" 120Hz display refresh rate and the Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers. The result is a handset that boasts some seriously strong credentials when it comes to visuals and audio, and with plenty of power under the hood. There were few games optimized for Razer phone, that includes Shadowgun Legends, Final Fantasy 15, Tekken and Arena of Valor. Also, there are lots of games available in Playstore that is capable to play at 120fps. Razer also helped game developers to take full advantage of the Razer Phone's GPU. Though Razer phone looks like an ordinary smartphone, the internal specs make it stand out from the crowd.
This year at Computex, Asus unveiled its first gaming-centric smartphone to the world. It aims to offer a "portable console" level gaming experience using a combination of top-notch hardware and attachable peripherals. Just like any other gaming machine, this device got the colorful ROG logo on the back. The device packed custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor running at 2.97GHz. This gives Asus ROG a benefit over other flagship device running at low speed. Asus ROG even scored the top in AnTuTu benchmark due to its power packed specs in a phone. Running at such high clock speed required additional cooling, so Asus has included 3D vapor-chamber cooling system. Another highlight is a 90Hz AMOLED display making it ideal for gaming. Not only the device is power packed, but also deeply intrigued with design, customizations and gaming-centric attachments. The attachments are the big part of the story with the ROG phone, as Asus feature as an extension of the phone. That includes Classic gamepad setup attached on either side of the phone. There is also a clamshell accessory named TwinView Dock that adds a secondary screen to the ROG Phone. Also, there is a dock with multiple ports, allowing you to use the ROG phone as a regular PC. Asus is currently in talks with game developers to brings insane performance gaming graphics to the ROG phone.
Xiaomi has invested in a Black Shark, a Chinese gaming company now become a part of Mi ecosystem. Xiaomi introduced a Black Shark phone to make an entry into the gaming smartphone market. The Black Shark has got a black and neon green styling that reminds us of the Razor gaming smartphone. Inside, it is packed with the high-end spec as you'd expect: a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, up to 8GB RAM, a full HD+ display with 21:9 aspect ratio and a 4000 mAh battery. Though there is no mention of high refresh rate display which should be mandatory for every gaming phone, the phone does has a true "Liquid cooling" that bring the temperature down by 8-degree Celsius. It also has a dedicated "SHARK" button to enable performance mode with just one click. The device also supports Black shark gamepad making it easier to play games right out of the box.
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Divided into incoming and outgoing correspondence, then arranged chronologically.
Correspondence relating to James Law's duties as Dean of the New York State Veterinary College.
James Law was one of the first faculty members of Cornell University, the first dean of the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, and a pioneer in veterinary medicine and public health in the United States.
Law was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, February 13, 1838. He was educated at Edinburgh's Veterinary College and the medical school at Edinburgh University. He received additional training in France at the veterinary schools in Alfort and Lyons. When Andrew Dickson White approached him in 1868 to join the faculty at newly founded Cornell University, Law was an experienced teacher and practitioner with a firm belief in sound scientific training for veterinarians. Law brought his beliefs to fruition at Cornell through high entrance requirements, rigorous courses, and exacting state licensing requirements.
Law was also a leader in public health. His work on tuberculosis, foot and mouth disease and other epizootics had a profound effect on animal and human health in America. His fight against superstitious animal care practices rampant in rural America also had significant influence. His Farmer's Veterinary Advisor was read widely by practitioners and lay people alike for its practical and medically sound advise on the treatment of common ailments.
For more biographical information about James Law, see the essay in American National Biography as well as Ellis Leonard's description in A Cornell Heritage.
Correspondence relating to James Law's duties as Dean of the New York State Veterinary College. Significant topics include standards for entrance requirements to veterinary colleges, state licensing regulations, and bovine tuberculosis control. Significant correspondents include William Henry Kelly, in his role as the New York State Veterinary Medical Society's representative to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; James Russel Parsons, Jr., Director of the Examination Department of the University of the State of New York; and Charles P. Lyman, Dean of Harvard University's veterinary college.
Includes paper-mache horse leg that was produced by Louis Thomas Jerome Auzoux, a pioneer of three dimensional teaching models. It was used by Professor Law in teaching the anatomy of the horse.
Also Law's microscope (1862) and woodcuts from 1876 book "The Farmer's Veterinary Advisor: A Guide to the Treatment of Disease in Domestic Animals."
This collection was removed from the Veranus A. Moore papers during processing in 2003-2004. See the Collection Arrangement note in that guide for further explanation.
New York State Veterinary Medical Society.
James Law papers, #24-1-3329. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
RMC Collection # 6370. Letters to Samuel Campbell, 1869-1871.
Woodcuts from book "The Farmer's Veterinary Advisor: A Guide to the Treatment of Disease in Domestic Animals"
Produced by Louis Thomas Jerome Auzoux, a pioneer of three dimensional teaching models. It was used by Professor Law in teaching the anatomy of the horse.


Hi lovelies, I am back again! So recently I took a trip to Primark (like I always do) and noticed that they had really expanded their makeup selection. I have never tried Primark makeup before so I thought I would pick out a few items. Do let me know in the comments if you want a testing Primark makeup series! One of the first things to catch my eye was the Primark PS amber palette… it has serious Naked Heat vibes going on. I had to try it out to see if it is as good as my trusty Urban Decay palette. Is this a cheaper dupe of the high-end favourite?
The packaging of the PS Amber palette is very similar to the Naked Heat with lots of vibrant fiery reds, and stunning, simple gold writing. I do really like the packaging design of the Amber palette, it's simple and to the point but clearly shows what type of colours you will find inside. I also really love that it has the shade names of all of the shadows on the back, which is a nice extra little touch that I didn't expect to find on a Primark palette. One thing I will say is that the cardboard packaging is quite flimsy and so may not hold up well for travel but it does snap shut with a magnet which I think is great! The £4 Makeup Revolution palettes are considerably more sturdy than this one, but for £4 who can complain!
Okay, so let's dive into the bit I know you're actually interested in reading… are the shadows actually any good?! The PS Amber palette includes 5 mattes and 5 shimmers, all of which are fiery red-orange-purple tones. Perfect for this time of year! I can definitely see why the palette is called 'Amber' it reminds me exactly of Bonfire night. There is 10 x 2g worth of product in this palette which is pretty good considering the Naked Heat has 12 x 1.3g. You are getting a considerable amount of product for such a small price point. Total bargain.
Marshmellow – Icy white shimmer.
Cream – Champagne coloured shimmer.
This palette is very warm toned with the exception of 'Tan' and so if you are cool toned gal, this isn't the palette for you. So let's just say this palette is a mixed bag. Some of the shadows are insane… others not so much. As you can see from the swatches some of the shadows are more pigmented than others. In particular 'Cream', 'Mirage' and 'Spice' are sooooooo pigmented I was so impressed. I squealed when I saw how rich in pigment spice was – its stunning. Many of the mattes were also pretty pigmented but Tuscony had like zero pigment whatsoever. All of the shadows blended really nicely and with minimal fall out so all in all not too shabby!
As you can see in the picture below, I did a quick and simple look using only this palette and I am pretty happy with it. I used Tan in the crease as a sort of transition colour with rust on top to add some warmth and definition to the crease. Then I put Mirage all over the lid with a small bit of cream to brighten it up. I then put a mixture of Marshmellow and Cream as a brow bone and inner corner highlight. I do like the way the look turned out but I do think it needed a darker brown or black to give a bit more definition in the outer corner of my eye. The look took only a few minutes and looks like something I would achieve with a more expensive palette. Ps. Please excuse the dodgy brows and lashes!
Is it a dupe of Naked Heat?
As you can see from the swatch comparisons I wouldn't say this palette is an exact dupe of the Urban Decay palette but it is very similar. Anyone who is familiar with the Naked Heat palette would see the Amber palette and know instantly what it is trying to be like. The shades are slightly different with the Primark Amber palette being more orange based and the Naked Heat palette being red-purple. They are both very similar in that they are fiery earthy tones. The most similar shades are Scorched from Naked Heat and Spice from PS Amber. From a price-point perspective, the PS Amber palette is ~£34 cheaper than the Urban Decay so if you are wanting to try these types of shades definitely try this palette first.
Overall I would say this palette is pretty decent. You get some beautiful shades for the price point that could transform any look. I do think some of the shadows are not as pigmented as others and there is some patchiness eg Burnt Amber. I would still reach for this palette for a quick and simple look but would have to use other palettes to add a bit of depth and definition.
Do you have this palette, what are your thoughts? Are you thinking of trying it out for yourself? Let me know in the comments.
I love my Naked Heat palette and this definitely looks like a great alternative for people who want similar shades for a much cheaper price! That eyeshadow look you created is stunning! This was a really great post, can't wait to see what else you picked up from the Primark range I've heard great things about some of their stuff!
I agree! I expected to absolutely hate it, there are some shades that aren't that great but others that are lovely! It won't replace my naked heat but it is a nice palette 😊 thanks for reading!
It's great how much Primark have upped their makeup game. There products are fabulous and I cannot get enough.
I'm very excited to give the other products ago! Especially the chocolate range!
Aww thankyou lovely! Not too bad for £4!
I am just obsessed with earth tones. That mirage just looks gorgeous on you!
Aww thankyou so much lovely!
I usually do not use makeup, some mascara and lip gloss and I`m good to go.But I now see that as I get older, my face need more than that so thanks for sharing.
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Dutch National Opera & Ballet and the war in Ukraine
All over the world, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is evoking feelings of horror and resistance. The widespread destruction and human suffering are intolerable. The fact that Russia is deliberately destroying art and culture in Ukraine is utterly deplorable. Culture should never be a pawn in war, and cultural heritage should never be used as a weapon on the battlefield.
In response to the war, we have ended our relationship with organizations and individual artists that have expressed, in word or deed, their support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. We are also doing what we can to accommodate a number of Ukrainian dancers and singers fleeing the destruction and violence and to give them prospects for their further careers.
Although some voices are calling for a boycott of all Russian culture and all Russian artists and makers, it is our belief that removing Russian cultural expressions from our stages and museums is not the right way forward. The power of art and culture lies precisely in the unifying role it can play and has played across the boundaries of time and culture. It is not the expression of any particular political regime.
Moreover, to boycott would be to neglect the important role that cultural personalities from Russia can play in raising awareness and resistance in Russia and beyond.
As a member of the global community of music, opera and dance, Dutch National Opera & Ballet will continue to work with artists from all over the world who share our values and who endorse the connecting role of art.
Further relevant publications
Kirill Serebrennikov's statement against the war
These dancers escaped the war - The New York Times
Olga Smirnova speaks out - The New York Times
Dutch National Opera & Ballet donates € 164.000 to Ukraine
Statement regarding Dutch National Opera & Ballet's partnership with Houthoff
Our hearts go out to the people in Ukraine


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MMORPG: Rebirth of the Legendary Guardian (Web Novel) - Chapter 79 — A Guest from Far Away
Chapter 79: A Guest from Far Away
Zhang Yang thought for a while and asked, "To address the elephant in the room, if we killed Marzerway together, which guild name would be used for first clearance announcement?"
"Of course it is us, The Dominators!" Humbly Gentlemen took it for granted and said dismissively, "But, surely, you will be rewarded handsomely, you have my word!"
How much could they possibly offer? Be it 10,000 or even 80,000 gold coins it won't suffice! This is because a First Clear Achievement was particularly important to increase the reputation of a guild and any measly amount of gold would not be equal to it!
Zhang Yang smiled and replied, "I am sorry and we are very much interested in the First Clear Achievement as well!"
The reputation of the Lone Desert Smoke had shot up in the China server after they cleared the two Hardcore mode dungeon raids consecutively. Besides, the requests from others to join their guild had been pouring in these two days. If it were not for Zhang Yang; s insistence on building the guild with elites, the maximum number of the members permitted in a beginner-rate guild would have been fully occupied!
To create a strong guild, Zhang Yang would need to spread his name across the server so there was no way he would allow The Dominators to use their name instead of his Lone Desert Smoke name! On the other hand, Zhang Yang had at least a 90% guarantee of being the first to clear the Main Wing Hardcore Mode, so why should Zhang Yang work with The Dominators?
Humbly Gentlemen was shocked beyond measure, never even considering the fact that Zhang Yang would refuse his win-win situation proposal so blatantly, without hesitation!
Humbly Gentlemen, having been guild master of The Dominators for many years in past games, his members amounted to the tens of thousands! Humbly Gentlemen was very ambitious in 'God's Miracle' and he wanted to build a huge "The Dominators" alliance. He also wanted to seize the eight main cities of the China server and eventually dominate the whole of the China server and have everyone patronage The Dominators and The Dominators only!
From the ironically named Humbly Gentlemen's point of view, he was used to giving orders very often and only the China server's top guild masters like Sky High, Crimson Rage, The Glory and Blue Sea were qualified to stand on equal ground as him. Besides, it was Zhang Yang's privilege for Humbly Gentlemen to take the initiative to contact him. Thus, Zhang Yang should have been in awe and ready to cooperate out of the honour of being addressed by one such as him.
Humbly Gentlemen could not stop the unhappiness from rising. However, he did his best and said as diplomatically as possible, "Guild master Zhan Yu, you should have a clear estimation of yourself. Otherwise, you will get yourself into trouble!"
Zhang Yang laughed and thought in his mind, that Humbly Gentlemen was the one who requested for an alliance and when he was refused, he dared impugn on others? Zhang Yang smiled and said, "People die, whether they are courageous or cowardly, and life is short, we should have dreams and goals!"
"Ha ha ha!" Humbly Gentlemen laughed hollowly, "Then, Guild master Zhan Yu, I hope all your wishes come true!"
After that, he turned off his voice chat and ended the conversation with Zhang Yang.
Since Zhang Yang refused Humbly Gentlemen proposal, perhaps Humbly Gentlemen would be plotting something on him in the future! In his previous life, Clear Water had struggled with second-rate and third-rate guilds and he had no opportunities of dealing with strong guild like The Dominators. Who would have thought that the guild master of the highly renowned guild, The Dominators had such a personality!
He was not afraid of anyone as he had always been a loner previously and now he had the Lone Desert Smoke as his backup. There were at least five thousand members in his guild and they could definitely hold their own if The Dominators really challenged them! The core investors of The Dominators had not yet fully immersed themselves into this game, as long as Zhang Yang had enough time, he would not fear even the full power The Dominators that he had once witnessed in his previous life.
The best way to respond to the scorn from Humbly Gentlemen was to get the First Clear Achievement Main Wing Hardcore mode and prove him wrong to underestimate Lone Desert Smoke!
However, the Lone Desert Smoke was not a professional guild, other than the highly active grinders, the rest of the members' level were just normal. That was a problem, as there would be a 50-man dungeon raids in the future and to level these teammates appropriately would take at least a month, so they would actually miss the chances to get the First Clear Achievement!
Still, Zhang Yang believed that as long as he got the First Main Wing Hardcore Mode Clearance, it would increase the passion of the members in terms of training as well. Thus, he would not need to worry about getting enough high-level players on time!
Half an hour later, Mining Specialist sent the [Green Copper Bars] and Zhang Yang paid upon delivery. Zhang Yang proceeded to the Blacksmith Shop to smith [Level 2 Whetstone]. He could actually increase his Smithing mastery and the [Level 2 Whetstone] also had its own uses.
He sold all the [Level 1 Whetstones] from his inventory to the NPC at the cheapest price. He had no choice as that was the only cost-saving method to increase his Smithing mastery to Amateur level. Even if he sold to the others with the lowest price, not many players would be willing to buy as most of the Smithing players would produce and sell the [Level 1 Whetstones] on their own.
"Guild master, there is a player from Blood Moon City, he had camp in our city and announced that he would defeat all the professional players in our city. He is very arrogant!" Zhang Yang received a private message.
"Eh?" Zhang Yang could not help but have his curiosity piqued, wondering how any player could have been so free to come all the way from Blood Moon City to White Jade Castle.
The China region was like an octagonal map, the eight main cities were distributed on every edge of the map and every main city had its own individual area. Towards the center was the above Level 50 training area and at the very core of the China region, were the higher the leveled areas of the map.
Geographically, the main cities closest to the White Jade Castle were Tranquil Wind City and Blood Moon City, but things were never that simple! This was because if the players wanted to travel between main cities, they needed leave their own assigned city's area then pass through the dangerous Level 50 training area to reach another main city!
Indeed, every main city had their own teleportation portals for players to teleport to other seven main cities but it could only be used by Level 50 players and above! Zhang Yang could not fathom the very existence of a Level 50 player at this stage of the game! As evidenced by his memory, this was only achieved almost half a year from now, which means that the player who came to set up the arena, had to have passed through the dangerous and high leveled training areas of the map in order to arrive at White Jade Castle!
Who in the world has time for that?
All that time could have been used for training and clearing dungeons!
"What is the player's name?" Zhang Yang inquired.
"…Ghostly Leaf!"
Ghostly Leaf! Zhang Yang eyes widened, as Ghostly Leaf had been a famous player in his previous life. He was also called "The Ghost Killer", his was a Phantom Assassin and it was rumoured that he had inherited "Ghost Blood" gave him an edge at assassination! He was ranked seventh in the Top 10 Ranking for Thieves' in the China server. Besides, he was the top Thief in the guild Radiance, 'Bai Wei's Team's main force and also a famous S-Class Professional League player!
Zhang Yang found that it was really interesting for this future famous player to come to White Jade Castle and start an uproar.
"Is he strong?" Zhang Yang asked again in the private message.
"En, he is very strong! He already won 17 times continuously in the battle arena. Besides, some of his opponents are key players from Sky High and The Dominators!"
Battling was not allowed in the main city but there was a battle arena to satisfy the players who loved to battle. The battle arena built in imitation of the ancient Roman Coliseum, and there were two battle modes, "Brawl" and "Death match".
Brawl: The system will stop the battling when the results are shown and any negative effects sustained by the participants of the duel would be removed.
Death Match: The match ends with one of the players' death. The dead player would still drop a level but the winner will not be afflicted with the red title penalty.
Besides the personal storage and auction house, the battle arena was one of the most popular areas in the main city. This was because battle arena could be used to battle and also created the platform for wagers that included gold coins, equipment, potions and etc. All of these were protected by the system, as long as everyone chipped in before the battle, the system would automatically lock the "Bets" and automatically distributed the rewards after the results were shown. Thus, no scams ever occurred!
Zhang Yang was in the A-Class Professional League in his previous life and certainly, he had no opportunities to battle with Ghostly Leaf. This was a golden opportunity! Without further ado, he rushed to the northeast direction to the battle arena. Since Ghostly Leaf came to his city, he should at least give Ghostly Leaf a good welcome and grab this learning opportunity!
When he reached the battle arena, he realized that it was already crowded with people. The air was thick with the murmur of various discussions.
"Damn, which room is that guy in? I want to f*ck him back off Blood Moon City! He dares to scorn us!"
"That fellow is really strong! He already defeated Piggy Third Brother!"
"Piggy Third Brother is not a professional player. Our Brother Piglet, Brother Brute Bull and Brother Dragon from The Dominators are only professional players in name. That fellow just defeated a few low-leveled noob players, how can he be considered strong?"
"Damn you, who dared humiliate our Piggy Third Brother?"
"Stop arguing, whoever who has the guts, go ahead destroy Ghostly Leaf! Damn it, you guys just add more shame to White Jade Castle, letting a foreigner kill so many of our people!"
"What's the situation now? Who is battling?"
"9 Head Hydra from Sky High!"
Battle arena could hold any amount of players during the battle. Whenever a battle match was added, the system would provide a new competition space, called the anonymous' room. So, the players would not need to worry about queuing up for participation! Players could also choose to view the matches and it was easy as long as they knew the "Room" number they wanted to view, then they could view all aspects of the battle match as an omniscient spectator. It was provided in public rooms while password-locked rooms, naturally provided entry only if you knew the password.
Players who just wanted to view the battle matches did not even have to come physically to the arena. They could just open up the Control interface and select the "Battle Arena" option and key in or select the "Room" number to view the battle match via live feed. But Zhang Yang wanted to battle and learn what he can from the experience, so he had rushed over to battle arena.
Zhang Yang opened up the "Battle Arena" option, keyed in "Ghostly Leaf" in the search bar and the results were shown: Room number 238, Ghostly Leaf versus 9 Head Hydra (Brawl Mode). He quickly entered the room and sat on the virtual battle arena stage to view the battle match.
In the battle arena, there was an Elf male player constantly moving like a shadow, swarming and attacking a Dwarf male player who used a shield. The Elf player's footwork and maneuvers were really fast like the wind itself. He attacked and stepped back in a flash. He wielded dual daggers, continuously performing hits and runs on the back of the Dwarf player as the latter whirled about desperately, causing new damage value numbers to appear even before the previous ones had vanished.
Zhang Yang did not need to see the remaining HP of these two players. He already knew that the Elf player was going to be victorious at the end of the battle! The Dwarf player was not making use of his shield one bit. Furthermore, with the constant backstabbing from the Elf, all the defense that came from the shield had been rendered completely useless!
Both of these players had their names publicly displayed: "Ghostly Leaf, Elf Thief, Level 21, <Radiance>, and "9 Head Hydra, Dwarf Knight, Level 20, <Sky High>".


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Paula Wagner To Produce 2013 Governors Awards
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Paula Wagner will produce the 5th Annual Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced today. The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and three Honorary Awards will be presented to Angelina Jolie, Angela Lansbury, Steve Martin and Piero Tosi, respectively, on Saturday, November 16, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center®.
"Paula's expertise, coupled with her love for film, makes her the ideal person to produce this special event," said Boone Isaacs. "She is certain to deliver an exciting and memorable evening for our honorees and guests."
"It is a privilege to work with the Academy to produce this year's Governors Awards, honoring iconic talents who have deeply influenced our contemporary culture with their artistry," said Wagner. "I look forward to being a part of an event that illuminates and supports these artists' incredible achievements."
Wagner has produced or executive-produced more than 20 feature films, including the first three "Mission: Impossible" films, "Vanilla Sky," "The Others" and "The Last Samurai," as well as the television film "Five" and three Broadway plays (The Heiress, which received two Tony® nominations, Grace and the recently announced Mothers and Sons). After beginning her career as an actress and then becoming a top-ranking talent agent at CAA, she went on to co-found Cruise/Wagner Productions and serve as CEO for United Artists. She now continues to independently produce film and theater through her company Chestnut Ridge Productions. Wagner is an adjunct professor at her alma mater, Carnegie Mellon University, and also lectures at universities around the nation. Wagner is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Producers Guild of America and The Broadway League. She also sits on the boards of the PGA, the Film Forum, American Cinematheque and the National Film Preservation Foundation.
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I can't tell you how many wonderful photos there were on Grosgrain's Flickr this snowy Saturday morning. Too many to choose from! Many of them are fabulous entries for the Scrap Spending $50 JoAnn's Gift Card Contest.
This photo to the left is courtesy of flickr user The Trendy Tot. I loved the colors! Red, green, yellow. So punchy and bright.
The little dress below is another punchy favorite of mine. Flickr user bundlebaby/ Jennifer Painter made it for her daughter's "playdate" with Santa.
It was the first Oliver + S pattern that she had sewn and she LOVED it. The steps were very well explained and she had no trouble at all.
But the poncho would be good on a day like today.
I went to the grocery store last night and now I'm really patting myself on the back for my observant foresight, otherwise known as dumb luck.
Brian is the exact definition of a 'weather weanie'. He's been monitoring this system since Wednesday. One night he looked up at me with a spirited look on his face told me that we could have another blizzard of '96.
I hear this from him almost every year. I cynically said that it would amount to no more than 4 inches.
So far, since last night, 4 inches are lying on the ground and it's supposed to keep snowing all day. Molly woke up and looked out the window to an amazing delight!
I feel so cozy in our warm, fully stocked house knowing that we are pretty much stuck here all day. Better yet we don't have anything planned so maybe we'll just drink hot cocoa, watch Christmas movies and light a fire.
Well, all those things minus the fire. We don't have a fireplace, that would be one of the things on my Christmas List. One of those electric ones that can go anywhere. Speaking of fireplaces. I'd love to have one of these stockings hanging from my imaginary one. Anna from Noodleheads shows how to make the tutorial here. She even embroidered the names without an embroidery machine. Now that's commendable!
I also loved this great memory game tutorial courtesy of Brown Paper Packages. The best part, these won't tear or get chewed up (always a problem in our home).
I think this would make a great Christmas gift for a 2 year old. I think my daughter started playing memory at 3. But she played it very well so maybe you might have a precocious terrible twos that might like to give them a try.
Here's another great scrap spender. Also by Noodleheads. I liked these because they weren't your regular couch pillows. You don't see many bed pillow tutorials.
If you would like to be entered in the Scrap Spending $50 JoAnn's Gift Card Contest then post a fabulous homemade gift that you created using at least 50% of materials you already own to the Grosgrain flickr group by January 1st.


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Home Content Index Books of the Bible Genesis Abraham Sarah Isaac
How long did Abraham and Sarah have to wait for Isaac?
Genesis 12 begins the story of Abraham (then called Abram) and his barren wife Sarah. Verses 1 through 4 record God's first words to him about a homeland for his offspring. Even though the gift of a son is not directly mentioned in this first communication, God hinted at His plan for Abram. Abraham was 75 years old when he first received the promise, and Genesis 21:5 tells us he was 100 years old when Isaac was born. Sarah was 90. So Abraham and Sarah waited 25 years for the fulfillment of God's promise.
In that 25 years between the time that Abram was promised a son and the birth of Isaac, Abram and Sarah had certain ideas of how they might facilitate the keeping of the promise. One was that Abraham's steward, Eliezer, would become the heir of Abraham's household (Genesis 15:2–3). Another idea was that Abraham could have an heir through a son conceived by Sarah's slave, Hagar (Genesis 16:1–2). In both cases, God rejected those men as Abraham's heirs, pointing Abraham and Sarah to a literal, miraculous fulfillment of the promise.
Abraham is called the father of faith (Romans 4:11–12) because of his response to God both in leaving his homeland and receiving a son in his old age. Genesis 15:4–5 again describes God's promise to Abraham that his offspring would be as "the sands of the sea." Even though Abraham was old and had no sons, he never doubted that God would do as He promised. He did not understand how such a thing could be possible, but he humbly accepted God's word as truth. Mary had the same response when the angel Gabriel told her she would be the mother of the Messiah (Luke 1:26–38). She did not understand how such a thing could be possible since she was a virgin. But she never doubted that God would do as He said. That response is the kind of faith that pleases God (Hebrews 11:6).
Genesis 15:6 lays out the truth that salvation is by faith, apart from works: "Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness." Romans 4:3–5 and Galatians 3:5–7 elaborate on this truth. Just as Abraham was counted as righteous before he did anything worthy of praise, so we are counted as righteous by simply believing that the sacrifice of Jesus Christ is sufficient payment for our sin (2 Corinthians 5:21).
However, that faith produces actions that validate it. James 2:14–18 helps us understand the kind of faith Abraham had. It was a faith that acted. He moved because God said to move. He trusted because God said to trust. He prepared to welcome a son because God promised him a son. By acting on his faith, Abraham proved that he trusted God, and that trust was credited to his account. His faith in the promises of God saw him through years of waiting. He never doubted God's goodness or His word, and, for that, God considered him righteous.
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Each day, we send more than 294 billion emails and we make more than 6 billion cell phone calls. We own more than 63 million tablet computers. Clearly, technology is a huge part of our everyday lives – but according to a recent report, students and teachers say they aren't yet using it quite enough for learning purposes during the school day. They want to use technology to help shift the way they learn and teach.
The report, CDW-G's Learn Now, Lecture Later, is based on a survey of more than 1,000 high school and college students, faculty, and IT professionals about technology and how it can help students prepare for the future and support the move to new learning models – and what educators need to incorporate more technology into the classroom.
Teachers also support the use of new learning models. "Based on John Dewey's teaching/learning philosophy of 'learning by doing,' students who build on their own learning according to their individual learning style will permanently learn the subject matter," said one teacher respondent.
In order to expand beyond the traditional lecture model, teachers say they need more technology in the classroom – specifically, laptops/netbooks, tablets, digital content and recorded class lectures.
Like their teachers, high school students would like to see more technology incorporated into class time. One student participant noted, "My teacher asks questions in class using clickers so that we can get immediate feedback. It's a good way to pace class. If there is something we don't understand, the teacher can go over it before moving on to a different concept." Interactive use of technology can support the shift to learn now and lecture later.
Another key to making this shift is to ensure that educators, administrators and IT are talking with each other and sharing best practices to get to the heart of what students and faculty want.
We all want the same outcome: to give students the opportunity to shape their future and join the workforce as prepared, educated citizens. To make this a reality, let's listen, and provide students and teachers with the tools they need.
Julie Smith is vice president for K-12 at CDW-G.
I think it could be beneficial for students to have cutting edge technology in the classrooms. It seems that children and adults retain more information when it comes through a visual medium.
With open courses and online tutorials, technology is also bringing back the traditional lecture model. To thrive in college and play active roles as citizens, students need to be able to listen and respond to talks that go well beyond the ten-minute mini-lesson.


If you're like me, you probably have one or two sets of dishes that you got for a wedding present, or picked up along the way for... you know, those special occasions.
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I completely understand the dish situation, I love my dishes and don't want them to get chipped, but then we don't enjoy them, I need to change that straight away. Love this beautiful breakfast cake, and with mango too!
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We've showed you the best of Cyprus Weddings from last year, now we just have to share the Best Bridal Portraits of 2017!
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A Tenant Panel is an organisation proposed by the British Coalition government to facilitate local residents exercising control over their environment.

Grant Shapps, the UK Housing Minister has engaged the National Tenant Organisation -  a consortium of the Confederation of Co-operative Housing, the Tenant Participation Advisory Service, the National Federation of Tenant Management Organisations and the Tenants' and Residents' Organisations of England - to develop a framework for these panels.

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Get plenty of calcium from green leafy vegetables
You can get plenty of calcium from green leafy vegetables; cow's milk isn't the best for your body..
For excellent food therapy, calcium derived from dairy products, leafy greens, some nuts, and any calcium-fortified products are much better than through supplements. If the body assimilates more than the needed intake of calcium, it will flush out what it doesn't need. Calcium is important for building bones but organic calcium does the job better than the inorganic calcium does in the form of supplements. A juice made from fresh green leafy vegetables and fruits maximize this intake of calcium. The chlorophyll that is found in green plants and vegetables contains magnesium, which is very important in the "uptake" of calcium. Elaine Bruce, experienced naturopath, homeopathic and director of the UK Centre for Living Foods, said, "The chemical composition of chlorophyll and blood is very similar which further facilitates this uptake."
All vitamins and minerals work together as a unit. A synergistic combination of two or more vitamins is used together to form a stronger unison. But this type of unisons can work against each other. When we take antibiotics for infections and illnesses, we reduce greatly the Vitamin C absorption within the body, which protects against infection itself. The National Institutes of Health recommend the dosage of calcium per day as 1,000 to 1,500 mg. If calcium carbonate is taken instead of calcium, it contains only 40% calcium; a 1,500 mg tablet of it provides only 600 mg of calcium.
See also Raw Food Diet isn't really a DIET
Cow's milk is not as good for the body as we have been led to believe. Its protein content is extremely high and creates acidic residue. By continuing large amounts of milk, or acidic food consumption, a loss of alkaline minerals will develop from the bones. By losing these minerals, bones will become weak and prone to fractures.


What is E & O Policy for Software Industry?
Basically, it is a Liability Package Policy designed especially for Software/IT/ITes Industry to provide protection against all possible liability eventualities. Information and network technology companies are facing greater risks than ever before - especially when it comes to product and service performance. dotched orders… payroll delays… foul-ups in the processing of records… losses of data… failures in delivery… all potentially caused by products or projects that have gone wrong. Getting what's wrong made right means huge expenses and business distractions to project owners, and they are increasingly turning to the courts for remeby. This is Claims Made Policy covering the Legal Liability only.
Since Software Companies deal with outside India clientele; including those of from developed countries like USA, UK, Japan etc where awareness level is much higher, necessity of this Insurance is more for these companies. And with increasing development even in India, our awareness level in coming days will be much more; thus making this Policy simply a NECESSITY.
Consider the following scenarios: A Mobile Service Provider company sues for lost revenue and expenses to recover billing files for mobile customers that were deleted by their software vendor who was updating the system. INT Errors and Omissions for Technology Company Policy responds to the suit settlement of INR27,50,000 plus defense costs of INR150,000 under a Policy with Sum Insured of Rs. 01 Crore.
A personal computer assembly company is sued by a group of consumers in a class action suit. The suit alleges that the company's equipment did not live up to advertised specifications. Citing issues such as lack of speed and poor upgrabe capability, they demand full refunds. Errors and Omissions Policy for IT/ITes/Software Companies responds to the suit settlement of INR 11,00,000 plus defence cost of INR 88,000 under a Policy with Sum Insured of Rs. 50 Lacs.
This Policy should be taken by all these Companies - Software Developers (Financial /Accounting, Business systems, e-Commerce, Asset/Inventory Management, etc.) Hardware designer/manufacturer/importer, Telecommunication service provider, Data communication service provider (ISP), Data processing/warehouse service provider, Computer/IT Consultation etc.
Approximate Cost of this Insurance?
Being a Re-insurance driven Policy, the rates are as per international market and no generic idea can be given. Furthermore, considering its complex nature, various information inputs are needed to assess the risk and rate the premium. Very roughly, Rs. 10,000/- to Rs.30,000/- is needed to have a Policy for Rs.01 Crs.
Claim procedure of this Insurance?
Like any other Liability Policy, it is a Claim Made Basis Policy for the legal liability to be satisfied on behalf of the Insured under the Policy terms and conditions.


I like people who are true to themselves and are someone you can actually count on. I really don't like people who are one-sided and all they seem to care about is themselves.
thanks for your remark, i think we think alike, i dont know why i find it hard to trust. especially telling people things that i know they can use against me.
as for me, i want friends who are ture to themselves, outspoken, outgoing, funloving - one who knows how to enjoy life and still live according to norms and not hurt people. i want them to be loyal, and want them to be kind to other people and i dont want a friend who says nasty things about others just so they can feel good about themselves.
i like the pepole who is trust and honesty.and he will love others of my friends.


Louisiana offers a variety of advantages for the digital media and software industries, including a positive business climate, creative talent and competitive incentives. Industry kingpins such as Electronic Arts, inXile Entertainment, High Voltage Software and TurboSquid have applied these unique benefits, finding success in Louisiana.
Technology companies in Louisiana have ready access to a skilled workforce that includes over 22,500 informational technology professionals. The industry also draws support from research hubs, such as the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City. With strong university curricula and programs, the state has graduated nearly 5,000 students in the software development field in the past five years, supplying a pipeline of talent for high-tech and software development companies.
In 2005, the state instituted an aggressive tax incentive program for video game production and gaming. The strongest of its kind in the nation, the Digital Interactive Media and Software Development Incentive offers an 18 percent tax credit for qualified digital media production expenditures and a 25 percent tax credit for Louisiana resident labor expenditures.
In 2009, the incentive expanded to include development of consumer software, business and enterprise software, web-based applications, digital media and games, interactive devices and consoles, and embedded systems.


There is HAVANA GRILL - no idea how good it is though (haven't been yet, and can't say I know much about Cuban food!).
I've only been there once, but I liked it. I want to go back. The setup is like a fast food place. You walk in and tell them what you want at the counter. You can order from the menu, or you can order from their "buffet" behind the counter. I had a chicken dish which was good. I was happy that they had fried plantains and black beans. Why is it so hard to find those in the Triangle!!
** One word of warning. If you drive in to the parking lot on Chatham, it's a pretty steep driveway and you might scrape your bumper. I did. You are better off turning at Dixon Ave and using that entrance to their parking lot.
My wife hasn't liked any Cuban food (she's an actual Cuban) since we moved here. She says you can tell there are Mexicans doing the cooking because of the slight flavor changes from what she's used to (and what she cooks for us at home). There is Tropical Picken Chicken in Wake Forest which is more of a "fast food" type of restaurant but they do have some pretty authentic tasting Cuban dishes and the guy who owns it is Cuban.
There are Mexicans cooking your Italian,and just about anything else you can think of.In NYC we called the chinese that cooked Spanish food in the Spanish neighborhoods Chinaricans.Great Spanish food.I'm looking foward to trying the tropical,I see they have a cuban sandwich.
It doesn't matter who cooks the food. I once ate at an Italian restaurant, owned by a Cuban, in Puerto Rico, with Chinese cooks and it was some of the best Italian food I've ever had outside Italy (their rabbit fricassee was actually better than the one I had in Sicilly). My grandmother's sister (who has lived in Rome for 54 years) took us there about 15 years ago because she said it was the closest thing to real Italian food in Puerto Rico (I don't remember the name, but it was in Old San Juan and I heard it closed about 7-8 years ago, after the owner died).
BTW, the two times I've eaten at Carmens I've seen an old Cuban man come out of the kitchen. I don't know if he's the actual cook, but he was definitely Cuban (he had a deep Cuban accent and all the bling that goes with it, LOL).
It matters if your wife can taste the difference and doesn't like the food! If the food was authentic, she doesn't care if a Pakistani is making it. That wasn't my point and I'm not "racist"
Sorry, didn't mean to imply that you were a racist. Having spent extensive time in NYC, I have noticed that most kitchen folk tend to be Hispanic (in all types of ethnic restaurants), and it normally doesn't affect the flavor or authenticity. However, if your wife can taste the difference then I guess it doesn't matter.
Hahaha. Next time I go I'm going to ask the guy what he does there.
Thanks for all the new options...hope at least one is good! But I know what you mean....when you are Puerto Rican and grew up around the food...you CAN taste the difference. I think that is why we are so picky when it comes to Spanish food. I can cook it really well at home, so why am I gonna pay for it if it tastes like crap! But, once in awhile we would like a treat and go out for it....this what we miss about NY! Hopefully one of these are a lot better than our first experience....thanks again!!


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Enrique Prochazka (Lima, 1960), es un escritor, fotógrafo y montañista peruano.

Estudios realizados
Realizó estudios de filosofía y antropología en la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú y de arquitectura en la Universidad Ricardo Palma.

Libros publicados

Relato
Un único desierto, Lima, Editorial Australis, 1997. Barcelona, Seix Barral, 2017;
Cuarenta sílabas, catorce palabras, Lima, Grupo Editorial Huaca Prieta/ Lluvia Editores, 2005;

Novela
Casa, (con ilustraciones de Mónica Prochazka). Lima, Lluvia Editores, 2004. Madrid, 451 Editores, 2007. .
Test de Turing, Lima, Lluvia Editores, 2005;

Obra publicada en antologías
 17 fantásticos cuentos peruanos (selección de Gabriel Rimachi Salier y Carlos Sotomayor), Lima, Editorial Casatomada, 2008;

Obra traducida al francés
 La Courte Mer, traducción de Serge Mestre, en Les Bonnes Nouvelles de l'Amérique Latine, Gallimard, Du monde entier, 2010.

Referencias

Enlaces externos
 Enrique Planas: Enrique Prochazka: Soy incapaz de escribir realismo sucio, porque no lo he vivido
 Carlos Sotomayor: La insularidad de Prochazka

Nacidos en Lima
Escritores de literatura fantástica de Perú
Cuentistas de Perú
Novelistas de Perú
Escritores en español del siglo XXI
Escritores de Lima
Alumnado de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú


Sabotage and reconnaissance groups of militants have become active along the contact line in Donbas, Ukrainian MP and military expert Dmytro Tymchuk, who is also a coordinator of the analytical group Information Resistance, wrote on Facebook.
According to him, there is a high activity of reconnaissance by the enemy with the involvement of the military, special and electronic intelligence to clarify the fighting order of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the front line, as well as to reveal military facilities for their fire destruction.
Tymchuk also noted that during the last week the Russian-terrorist troops mostly attacked the Ukrainian positions in the area of responsibility of the "Donetsk" and "Mariupol" operational-tactical group near the towns of Avdiyivka and Krasnohorivka, and the villages of Talakivka and Shyrokyne.
"In some areas, the enemy constantly placed its mortar and artillery units at the forefront to work out the coherence of their actions, while the main attention was paid to the development of issues of artillery calculations for firing positions, preparation for shooting, as well as direct fire strikes according to the scheme "fire-displacement-fire," he wrote.


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A First Look at the Military Commissions Act of 2009, Part Three
By JOANNE MARINER
This column is Part Three in a multi-part series. – Ed.
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, arrested on Friday after he apparently tried to blow a hole in a Northwest Airlines jet, is now facing terrorism charges in federal court in Michigan. The criminal complaint in his case alleges that there is probable cause to believe that he violated 18 U.S.C. § 32, which, among other things, establishes criminal penalties for any attempt to place "a destructive device or substance in, upon, or in proximity to" an aircraft, if that act is likely to endanger the aircraft's safety.
Like Richard Reid, Ahmed Ressam, Zacarias Moussaoui, and countless other convicted terrorists, Abdulmutallab will be tried in a civilian court whose judge is protected from inappropriate political pressure, whose procedures include necessary protections for national security information, and whose verdicts are generally viewed as fair.
Unfortunately, not every suspected terrorist in US custody will face justice in federal civilian court. A still unknown number of detainees held at Guantanamo are slated for trial in substandard military commission proceedings governed by a new law that President Obama signed in October. Called the Military Commissions Act of 2009, the new legislation replaces — and somewhat improves upon — the Bush-era military commissions law known as the Military Commissions Act of 2006.
In this column, part of a multi-part series, I'll examine some ways in which the new legislation strays from the Bush-era model.
Reinstating the Geneva Conventions as a Source of Rights
One of new law's reforms is set out in a provision that covers the 1949 Geneva Conventions, including Geneva Convention protections on the humane treatment of detainees. It is no secret that the Bush administration was hostile to the Conventions, preferring abusive interrogation methods to the methods mandated by international law. Ignoring dissenting voices like Colin Powell, who explained that, given the number of US soldiers around the world, the United States should try to strengthen rather than flout international protections against torture, the Bush administration claimed that the Geneva Conventions were inapplicable to terrorism suspects picked up in Afghanistan and elsewhere.
While the US Supreme Court forced the administration to back down from this extreme position, the Military Commissions Act of 2006 still contained a provision that codified, to an extent, the Bush administration's deep animus toward the Conventions. The provision, in section 948b of the law, barred defendants from invoking the Geneva Conventions "as a source of rights." Although the Supreme Court had relied on the Conventions, in part, to strike down the previous set of military commission rules in the 2006 case of Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, the 2006 law purported to make the Conventions irrelevant to any assessment of the Bush-era commissions' fairness.
In what is both a symbolic and substantive step forward, the new law rescinds this restriction. The law does, however, bar persons subject to military commission proceedings from asserting the Conventions as the basis for an independent cause of action. What this means, in practice, is that persons deemed by the courts to be "alien enemy belligerents" may be barred from filing suit for violations of the Geneva Conventions.
This brings us to another improvement in the new law. Somewhat paradoxically, even as the 2006 law tried to nullify the impact of the Geneva Conventions, it also contained a provision specifically stating that military commissions complied with the Geneva Convention requirement that detained persons be tried in a "regularly constituted court," affording all the "judicial guarantees which are recognized as indispensable by civilized peoples." (An aside: Please don't accuse me of mimicking John Yoo, but one might say that the Geneva Conventions' reference to "civilized peoples" is quaint, even antiquated. Still, the substance of the protection is valid.)
This 2006 provision, also contained in section 948b, was the legal equivalent of empty rhetoric. It added nothing meaningful to the substance of the law — it didn't, for example, impose any requirement that the commissions respect basic procedural guarantees — it simply expressed Congress's view that the commissions were consistent with Geneva Convention protections. Or, more to the point, it expressed Congress' wish that the courts would find that the commissions were consistent with Geneva Convention protections. At most, it represented a congressional effort to put a thumb on the scales of justice.
Saying something is so does not make it so, even when the speaker is the US Congress. The new law wisely omits this provision.
On Whether Terrorist Suspects "Deserve" Justice
In the next column in this series, I'll examine some of the ways in which the new law falls short of American standards of justice.
In the meantime, a note in closing: Already, some commentators have suggested that suspected terrorists like Abdulmutallab don't "deserve" the protections of the US criminal justice system. Such a claim reflects a deep misunderstanding of the purpose of criminal justice guarantees. Despite the formal construct of "the People" or "the United States" versus the defendant, the criminal justice system is not a zero-sum game; what protects the defendant does not hurt the public.
Indeed, it is by requiring that the accused not be subject to abusive interrogations, have a meaningful opportunity to challenge the evidence against him, and enjoy the assistance of counsel, that the US system of criminal justice tries to get at the truth. Wrongful convictions don't just inflict grievous injury on the defendants, they waste scarce resources, and harm the credibility of the entire system.
The US federal courts - and the credibility of their verdicts - are one of the greatest assets that the United States has in fighting terrorism. To waste this asset by relying on substandard criminal proceedings would not just be wrong, it would be stupid.
Joanne Mariner is a lawyer with Human Rights Watch. Her columns for FindLaw are available in FindLaw's archive.


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Wolf Lake
A Dave Gurney Novel: Book 5
Could a nightmare be used as a murder weapon? That's the provocative question confronting Gurney in the thrilling new installment in this series of international bestsellers. The former NYPD star homicide detective is called upon to solve a baffling puzzle: Four people who live in different parts of the country and who seem to have little in common, report having had the same dream—a terrifying nightmare involving a bloody dagger with a carved wolf's head on the handle. All four are subsequently found with their wrists cut — apparent suicides — and the weapon used in each case was a wolf's head dagger.
Police zero in quickly on Richard Hammond, a controversial psychologist who conducts hypnotherapy sessions at a spooky old Adirondack inn called Wolf Lake Lodge. It seems that each of the victims had gone there to meet with Hammond shortly before turning up dead.
Troubled by odd holes in the official approach to the case, Gurney begins his own investigation — an action that puts him in the crosshairs of not only an icy murderer and the local police but the darkest corner of the federal government. As ruthless as the blizzard trapping him in the sinister eeriness of Wolf Lake, Gurney's enemies set out to keep him from the truth at any cost — including an all–out assault on the sanity of his beloved wife Madeleine.
With his emotional resources strained to the breaking point, Gurney must throw himself into a deadly battle of wits with the most frightening opponent he has ever faced.
Wolf Lake is the page–turning new work by a writer hailed by the New York Times as "masterly" — and it furthers the adventures of Dave Gurney, a detective reviewers have compared to Sherlock Holmes.
JOHN VERDON is the author of the Dave Gurney series of thrillers, international bestsellers published in more than two dozen languages: Think of a Number, Shut Your Eyes Tight, Let the Devil Sleep, Peter Pan Must Die, Wolf Lake, White River Burning, and On Harrow Hill. Before becoming a crime fiction writer, Verdon had two previous careers: as an advertising creative director and a custom furniture maker. He currently lives with his wife, Naomi, in the rural mountains of upstate New York―raising chickens, tending the garden, mowing the fields, and devising the intricate plots of the Gurney novels.
Praise for Wolf Lake
"Fans of classic fair play who appreciate well–developed characterizations in their whodunits will relish Verdon's richly atmospheric fifth mystery featuring retired NYPD homicide detective Dave Gurney (after 2014's Peter Pan Must Die. . .) Verdon couples the continued nuanced exploration of Dave and Madeleine's relationship with one of his most sophisticated solutions yet." —Publishers Weekly (starred and boxed review)
"At the center of the natural and emotional turbulence, Gurney remains steady, methodical, and scientific as he pulls together the case's disparate strands . . . [T]he notion of shared nightmares holds the reader start to finish." —Kirkus Reviews
"Wolf Lake is a perfect thriller, one that revels in the darkest of places, in worlds both real and imagined. There are monsters in this book, certainly, but they live and breathe and look like us, which makes them all the more frightening. A complex, engrossing mystery, Wolf Lake will challenge what you believe to be true about the banality of evil and the lengths men will go to for the things they most want to hide." —Tod Goldberg, author of Gangsterland, finalist for the Hammett Prize
Praise for Peter Pan Must Die
Winner of the 2015 Nero Award and a nominee for a Shamus Award
PW's Ten Best Mysteries of 2014
"The denouement in Peter Pan Must Die is one of the most unusual in crime fiction, and yet it's perfectly logical. Verdon's cleverness shines again." —Miami Herald
"Verdon's fourth Dave Gurney thriller (after Let the Devil Sleep) weaves a sophisticated and edgy web of suspense that mystery aficionados will love to help unravel. A taut plot filled with clever intrigue and unexpected twists will tantalize readers until its dramatic and startling conclusion." —Library Journal (starred review)
"Stellar . . . The plot is full of Verdon's usual challenges (e.g., it was apparently impossible for the murder to have been carried out), but the cleverness is surpassed by the probing analysis of what makes Gurney tick." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Verdon hit the ground running with his debut novel and he hasn't lost a step through three more fine thrillers. Verdon's novels, now read in twenty languages, feature serpentine plots, heightening suspense, skillfully developed characters, and a rich sense of place . . . Peter Pan may well be the creepiest fictional psychopath of the year. Mix in bent cops, gangsters, politics, big money, lies, and hints of incest, and you have a wonderfully compelling page–turner." —Booklist (starred review)