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Scuttlebutt Europe #4097 - 23 May
Advantage to the south as Volvo Ocean Race splits
Medemblik Regatta starts in tricky conditions, ends in full power sailing
More power to save the seas
Polish skipper Szymon Kuczynski sets world record
Taking steps to enhance safety at sea
The Last Word: J.R. "Bob" Dobbs
Skipper Bouwe Bekking and his Team Brunel lead a southerly group of four boats who are taking advantage of stronger winds to open up an advantage as a split develops in the fleet.
To the north, wallowing in lighter conditions sit the overall race leaders, MAPFRE, as well as second-placed Dongfeng Race Team, and Turn the Tide on Plastic. Average speeds for these three have been in the 7 to 10 knot range for much of Tuesday morning UTC.
Meanwhile, the southerly quartet has been roaring along at over 15 knots, and at one point had opened up a 30-mile advantage over the northerners.
For all the fleet, the conditions have been more pleasant than anticipated, with the Gulf Stream providing warm temperatures to make life on board more comfortable. -- Peter Rusch
Volvo Ocean Race - Leg 9 - Leaderboard (12:30 UTC)
1. Team Brunel - Distance To Finish: 2,376 nautical miles
2. team AkzoNobel - 11.8 nautical miles behind
3. Vestas 11th Hour Racing - 12.3 nautical miles behind
4. Turn the Tide on Plastic - 21.6 nautical miles behind
5. Dongfeng Race Team - 22.8 nautical miles behind
6. Sun Hung Kai / Scallywag - 27.9 nautical miles behind
7. MAPFRE - 49.8 nautical miles behind
www.volvooceanrace.com
The Netherlands - First day of racing is done in difficult conditions. Light winds caused some delay, but at the end all scheduled races were sailed.
The 34th Medemblik Regatta starts with lots of sun! Unfortunately the conditions on the water aren't as good. First race scheduled in the morning was the RS:X men, but they got postponed. Principal Race officer Remco de Goederen: "The day started with a light, shifty wind, it made the conditions tricky for the sailors and race comité. The afternoon races also started with very light conditions, but around 3.30 pm there came more wind, enough to end the day pretty perfect."
Results day 1
RS:X Men
Yoav Cohen, ISR
Maciej Kluszcynski, POL
Sebastian Fleisscher, DEN
RS:X Women
Maja Dziarnowska, POL
Zofia Noceti Klepacka, POL
Stefania Elfutina, RUS
RS:X U19
Fabien Pianazza, FRA
Aleksander Przychodzen, POL
Max van der Zalm, NZL
Nacra 17
Fernando Echvarri Erasun/Tara Pacheco van Rijnsoever, ESP
Gemma Jones/Jason Saunders, NZL
John Gimson/Anna Burnet, GBR
Elliot Hanson, GBR
Yuri Hummel, NED
Eliot Merceron, SUI
Laser Radial
Maxime Jonker, NED
Elena Vorobeva, CRO
Daphne van der Vaart, NED
Lucas Raul/Emile Amoros, FRA
Yago Lange/Klaus Lange, ARG
Jonas Warrer/Jakob Precht, DEN
49erFX
Annemiek Bekkering/Annette Duetz, NED
Dewi Couvert/Jeske Kisters, NED
Charlotte Dobson/Saskia Tidey, GBR
Full results: medemblikregatta.org/results/
Sailors for the Sea are taking the next step in cranking up their influence
As performance sailors we are not only passionate about our sport but also the seas upon which it's played, so it's not a hard stretch to harness this enthusiasm to help preserve the health and well-being of the oceans.
Sailors for the Sea have relied on this passion to fuel their mission of educating and activating the sailing community into ocean conservation. It's been a successful journey for the organisation founded by David Rockefeller Jr and Dr David Treadway 10 years ago.
Now, moving to the next level, Sailors for the Sea have combined forces with Oceana - the world's largest international ocean conservation organisation. This partnership will expand Sailors for the Sea's resources and directly involve them - and the sailing community - in campaigns designed to protect the world's oceans.
Oceana have four million supporters including top scientists, policy experts, celebrities and more. They have campaign teams in Canada, the US, Mexico, Belize, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Spain, Denmark, Belgium, the UK and the Philippines, plus ocean-going research vessels, remotely operated vessels (ROVs) and a 71ft double-masted catamaran.
Full story in the June issue of Seahorse: www.seahorsemagazine.com
Szymon Kuczynski secured a new world record for the smallest yacht to circumnavigate the globe singlehanded and unaided, when he returned to Mayflower Marina in Plymouth on May 17.
Szymon Kuczynski originally set sail from Britain's Ocean City of Plymouth on August 19th 2017.
The Polish native, 37, spent over 270 days, 10 hours and 29 minutes, alone at sea on board his yacht 'Atlantic Puffin' whilst undertaking his adventurous sailing expedition of nearly 29,000 nautical miles.
The solo sailor took a classic sea route round the three famous capes of Africa, Australia and South America, with no outer medical or technical support. Szymon had been living in a space of just four square metres for over 9 months and accomplished this trip without ever making any stops to ports.
Szymon Kuczynski, who self-funded the single-handed sea journey, completed his bold round the world trip by passing his original start point at Plymouth Breakwater.
The Atlantic Puffin then docked at Mayflower Marina where Szymon was welcomed by family, friends and supporters, many of whom travelled especially from Poland, including a TV crew from TVN channel. Also in attendance to honour Szymon's achievement was Counsellor Janusz Wolosz of the Polish Embassy in London and Sarah Gibson, Chef Executive at Plymouth Waterfront Partnership.
www.ybw.com
Glenn Ashby is taking part in the GC32 World Championship in Riva del Garda this week as mainsheet trimmer on board Sébastien Schneiter's Team Tilt. This is something of a retro-step from his position last year when he skippered the Emirates Team New Zealand flying AC50 catamaran to victory in Bermuda, recovering the 'Auld Mug' for the Kiwis.
While helmsman Peter Burling was more the public face of Emirates Team New Zealand, Ashby was not just skipper but also spent his time huddled in the cockpit, fiddling like a teenager with a gizmo akin to a Gameboy controller. Although nominally wing trimmer, Ashby's gizmo enabled him to not only control the wing, but the jib as well. "I had the whole aero package at my fingertips. You could use two or three fingers and your thumbs on both hands to be able to multi-task and change things simultaneously which was pretty handy. Yes, I wasn't breaking too much sweat - in fact I tried to keep myself very relaxed!"
In comparison, on board the GC32, Ashby is having to reacquaint himself with ye olde technology…rope! "It is a bit of rope-pulling festival which is pretty different to what we were doing last year. It's been nice to have to put gloves on again, although it was a bit tough for the first couple of months."
Ashby is no newcomer to Team Tilt, as he regularly sailed with the Swiss team during the 2016 season (prior to that he'd done one or two events with Leigh McMillan on the 2015 GC32 Racing Tour winner, Sultanate of Oman).
Aside from his America's Cup position, Ashby is also renowned for having won a mighty nine World Championships in the A-Class catamaran, in addition to three more in the F18 and a further three in the former Olympic Tornado catamaran and even the ancient ISAF Multihull World Championship with his former Tornado helm Darren Bundock. -- James Boyd
Practice races on Wednesday, racing for the Worlds is Thursday through Sunday.
www.gc32worlds.com/man-of-the-moment/
As sailing evolves and develops, the risks in the sport are increasing and World Sailing are taking positive steps to protect the sailors and reduce the risks.
At World Sailing's 2018 Mid-Year Meeting in London, Great Britain, World Sailing's Council approved the addition of Regulation 38. This new regulation requests that Member National Authorities, Classes and Rating Systems report any safety related incident within 30 days of becoming aware of such incident or when it occurs at an event using the Racing Rules of Sailing.
An incident is defined as, "an unexpected event resulting in death or injury to a person or an unexpected event that, in the opinion of the bodies listed in Regulation 38.1, is hazardous in nature and has the potential to harm a person or property."
The purpose of the regulation is to ensure MNAs, Classes and Rating systems report relevant information regarding incidents occurring in training or racing, in order to share best practice and raise awareness of increasing safety concerns.
The mandatory reporting is in effect immediately and World Sailing now requests that MNAs, Classes and Rating Systems cascade the information amongst their organizations in order to create a safety reporting and awareness culture within their structure.
www.sailing.org/news/87000.php#.WwTllVMvy3A
The leading events management agency, organiser and rights holder of the Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe, The Transat, La Solitaire URGO Le Figaro and la Transat AG2R La Mondiale confirms its long lasting support of the Yacht Racing Forum. OC Sport will be the title sponsor of the "Top of the Sport" conference module, chaired by Marcus Hutchinson.
The Yacht Racing Forum is pleased to announce a three years partnership with OC Sport, a French based company that has a unique portfolio of events across sailing, cycling and running.
OC Sport will be the title sponsor of the "Top of the SportL conference module, chaired by Marcus Hutchinson, debating amongst others the future of the Volvo Ocean Race, the evolution of the Classe Ultime, the IMOCA, the new foiling Figaro Class and the latest news about the America's Cup.
The dates for this year's Yacht Racing Forum (October 22-23) have been set in order to coincide with the opening of the Route du Rhum Destination Guadeloupe race village, and to allow delegates from all over the world to discover the boats involved, in Saint-Malo. A special VIP treatment will be proposed to 25 delegates, with an exclusive guided tour of the race village and privileged access to the teams and race headquarters.
The Yacht Racing Forum is the leading annual conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing. The event will take place on October 22-23, 2018 in Brittany, in the town of Lorient, at the heart of the mythical Sailing Valley, one of the world's most dynamic venues for the sport and the industry of sailing and yacht racing.
www.yachtracingforum.com
Volvo Penta of the Americas today said Susan Bonivich has been promoted to director of marine leisure market sales. Bonivich succeeds Tony Kelleher who was promoted to vice president of customer support for Volvo Penta of the Americas.
Bonivich, who began her career with Volvo Penta in the purchasing department in 1998, has served in different capacities, including purchasing, dealer development and dealer and OEM sales. She has been OEM account manager for seven boat builders and Volvo Penta's top 60 boat dealers.
Bonivich will be leading the sales effort for marine gasoline and diesel engines in the US, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. She will report to Jens Bering, vice president of marine sales for Volvo Penta of the Americas.
plus.ibinews.com
NetComposites will present CompIC (Composites in Construction), an international conference taking place 30th - 31st January 2019 at Amsterdam Science Park, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Abstracts are now being invited from potential speakers.
The European CompIC edition is now in its third cycle and will explore and explain the success stories, advantages and obstacles of using FRP composites in construction applications.
Abstracts of 250 words are now being sought from potential speakers on subjects to include, but not limited to;
Materials and design.
Reinforcement and strengthening.
Biocomposites in construction.
Opportunities for New Applications.
The deadline is 7th September 2018 and accepted abstracts will qualify for a special speaker rate of £250.
To find out more about the conference and to register please visit compositesin.construction/call-for-papers/
The Valencia Boat Show has a new management team for the 2018 edition. Following the elections held last March, Mercedes Gomis became the new president of the Union of Nautical Companies (UEN), organising body of the Valencia Boat Show next to Valencia Marina. In the interest of the organisation of the show, a working group has been put together, made up by seven UEN managers who, together with Consorcio Valencia 2007, have drawn up the strategic guidelines of the next edition of the Valencia Boat Show.
Each of the managers of the Union of Nautical Companies will be responsible for one of the main areas of the show and will work closely with contract-based professionals.
The Valencia Boat Show, which will be held from the 31st of October to the 4th of November 2018, will again have a wide selection of new boats from the main national and international boatyards as well as engines, electronics, accessories and nautical services by the main brands. Water sports such as surfing, kitesurf, paddle surf, kayaking and diving will also have the opportunity to present their products and novelties at Valencia Marina.
Also scheduled for this year are a number of parallel activities such as professional meetings in the nautical sector, talks and workshops for boat skippers and owners and nautical users, and a wide range of leisure activities for the whole family on the open day.
The Union of Nautical Companies (UEN), an association of companies in the nautical sector of the Valencian Community, has organised the Valencia Boat Show since 2009, making it an event organised by and for the nautical industry.
www.valenciaboat.com
A unique opportunity for marine industry on the River Medina has arisen at the Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) owned Kingston Wharf site in East Cowes, for the rental of 1.5 acres of prime waterfront storage land with all-tide deep-water access and wharfage.
The availability of this strategic marine employment site has come about as a result of the decision by current tenant Isle of Wight Aggregates to consolidate their operations at Medina Wharf.
Harbour Master Capt. Stuart McIntosh, said: "The Commission is very keen to see the Kingston Wharf site continued to be used as a traditional cargo wharf or for marine based employment, to the benefit of Cowes Harbour and the Island as a whole.
"We are therefore seeking a new tenant that can benefit from utilising the wharfage and the potential opportunity of the land and all-tide wharf access."
Kingston Wharf lies on the eastern bank of the River Medina, in East Cowes, Isle of Wight. The wharf adjoins the CHC owned Cowes Harbour Services Boatyard. Road access with good HGV accessibility is via Kingston Road. This gives easy access to the Red Funnel car ferry terminal, which is circa 1 mile to the north and provides a regular car ferry service to Southampton.
The wharf comprises a level site totalling approximately 1.5 acres. The south and north boundaries are fenced and the eastern boundary comprises an embankment, with fencing above. The western edge of the site comprises the river wharf, which is 60 metres in length, with a water depth of circa 2 metres below chart datum.
In addition to its direct river access, the site adjoins a bespoke hoist dock, which is served by a 40 tonne travel hoist. This is operated by Cowes Harbour Services, which is the marine services division of site owners Cowes Harbour Commission, the Statutory Harbour Authority for the port of Cowes.
The wharf was last used for the import and processing of aggregate and the existing planning permission is for this use. The Local Planning Authority has indicated that they would view favourably applications for a change of use to alternative marine based employment uses and/or development.
Interested parties are encouraged to view the letting particulars on CHC's website at http://cowesharbourcommision.co.uk and to discuss their intentions with property consultants Vail Williams who can provide further guidance.
All three phases related to the redevelopment of the 35ha South Yard site of Devonport naval dockyard in Plymouth, southwest England are now underway. The multi-million site is being developed in three phases as a marine enterprise zone which gives tenants significant financial benefits.
Recently the first three tenants have moved into Phase 1. They are Surejust, Trend Marine and the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). Surejust and Trend Marine are both suppliers to Princess Yachts and each occupy an industrial unit in Phase 1. The new location will enable them to provide even better service to Princess Yachts and develop new business opportunities in the southwest of England.
Princess Yachts has a large site adjoining the South Yard where they construct their 'M' class superyachts up to 40m (131ft) in length.
Work on Phase 2 infrastructure is already under way with Balfour Beatty contractors installing services ahead of construction of the new buildings for Phase 2, which is due to start next year.
Once all three phases of the development are complete, it will offer 25,000sq m of flexible employment space. For Phase 3, which includes three docks between 83m-145m (273ft-476ft), preliminary expressions of interest have been invited.
Perini Navi is sponsoring the Mille Miglia 2018. The 2018 event is the 36th re-enactment of the Mille Miglia and will be staged in four one-day legs through Italy. The classic route to Rome and back, with stops at Cervia - Milano Marittima, Rome and Parma, will end in Brescia on Saturday May 19.
For the Mille Miglia 2018, Perini Navi has established the special prize "The greatest breakthrough of its time", which will be assigned to the car which represented the most important innovation of its time in terms of mechanics, engineering or style.
The prize reflects the natural vocation of the shipyard, which has revolutionised the yachting world with its sail control system, making it possible to build big sailing yachts that can be governed by a single person. Innovation, technology and design are the defining features of Perini ships, which navigate the world's seas under the banner of Italian excellence.
The special prize "The greatest breakthrough of its time" will be awarded by a prestigious panel made up of top names in design and journalism: Dan Lenard, Laura Sessa, Luciano Clerico and Franco Romani.
The Perini Navi prize will be awarded on Thursday May 17 during the Roman stage of the Mille Miglia.
1999 Swan 56. 445,000 EUR. Located in Izola, Slovenia.
Mensae, a superb Swan 56 is well known in the New England and West Indies area, can either cruise in comfort or head offshore both in cruising, and casual racing.
See listing details in Seahorse's RaceboatsOnly
Nautor's Swan Brokerage - Jeremy Peek
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2008 GP42 - SILVA NEO. 275,000 EUR. Located in Hamble, UK.
Extremely competitive 40 ft IRC and ORC contender. Full inventories for both rule and has had extensive refits over the past two years.
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1992 Swan 68-002 Defiance. 650,000 EUR. Located in San Giorgio di Nogaro, Italy.
Her classic lines and cruising capabilities are the emblem of this ever lasting Swan model. Winner of the Swan Cup in 2000 and Antigua Race Week in 2001, 'Defiance' is a sea-kindly and fast performance cruiser that has a regatta winning pedigree.
Nautor's Swan Brokerage - Giorgio Passarella
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National Conference on Defence Production
Beti Bachao Andolan in Jaipur
"Make In India" Conclave at Surat
Seminar on "Development of Democratic Values"
"Make In India" Conclave at Vigyan Bhawan
Symposium on "Dealing with China"
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udayindia Updated: January 24, 2019 3:50 pm
The Home Minister claims that Maoist terror is on decline. Statistically that may be the indication, but in reality Maoist terror, its reach and influence has hardly waned. The Maoist method of terror is getting increasingly sophisticated. The Maoist-Church-Jihadi alliance against India has transcended to constitutional realms to include electoral politics and judiciary. The surrogates may be in Pakistan, China and even Europe or West as such, but tragically the midwives are Indians.
Two developments are testimony, i.e. the elections in Chhattisgarh and the assault on Sabrimala Shrine by two ultra-left women rooted in the philosophy of Left Wing Extremism (LWE). In Chattisgarh, democracy has been manipulated and in the other judicial pronouncement has been used as a cloak for shredding the tradition and faith of the majority community.
The Maoists have rather reinvented themselves under the current dispensation. It could be argued that Lutyens media and urban Maoists, which acted as the force-multiplier for terrorists, are in some disarray. Most of these elements have however opened new shops, and buyers are down but far from out. Their financial support and sustenance evidences their deep roots. Some of them are like cornered cats ready to strike at the neck at the first given opportunity. They have the assured support of the Jihadis, the Church, the Maoists, China, Pakistan, and of course subverted and anti-national political parties bolstered by foreign support and agenda.
The use of vectors like Jihad and Maoism or Jihadis and Maoists for political ends was unequivocally established from the details pertaining to the plot behind the 26/11 attack on Mumbai. It was clear that the objective was to create 'Hindu Terror' and banish the nationalist political and social outfits, with the intention to sweep 2009 elections. The person who was the architect of this attack in collusion with Pakistan, and had released the book '26/11 RSS Ki Sazish' is now back in political reckoning in the state of Madhya Pradesh, post elections.
Recently, a judicial verdict unambiguously declared that the Sohrabuddin encounter case was fabricated for political purposes. When such ploys did not succeed in political and judicial murder of the Prime Minister, the Jihadi elements across the border were leveraged to assassinate him during a rally in Gandhi Maidan in Patna in 2013. The motivations of the Maoist-Church- Jihadi combine remains as vicious.
Some years ago, in 2013 a new political party with known Pakistani links was in the electoral reckoning in Delhi. Indeed, for benefit of Jihadis, the party's leader had questioned the veracity of Batla House encounter, and later to insulate Pakistani dispensation from its people questioned the surgical strike by India across the LoC.
On the very day polling had taken place, this author met an Amnesty International functionary, who was specially fielded by the organization to plan the elections. The functionary precisely forecasted that the party would bag 27 seats. He was bang on. He added that if the PM had not aggressively campaigned in the closing period, the tally would have gone to 42. He said that various externally funded NGOs had put their resources and act together to foist this party in the national capital.
The patrons of these forces are just not the left parties and China, but the Church and the Pakistani jihadi organizations as well.
What was the National Advisory Council (NAC) about? It was the de facto headquarters of the Maoists, supervised by a de facto executive head of the country. For that head, the party is purely a vehicle to power and camouflage for sleaze, loot and terror politics. The old party ethos, the patriotic politicians, the nationalist culture has been killed by the same Maoist elements within the party. Therefore in 2013, Mahendra Karma, a Congress leader was eliminated in an ambush by the Maoists in Darbha Valley in Chhattisgarh. So was VC Shukla. So was Mudliar. And so was Nand Kumar Patel. Their failing was that they represented political mainstream and wedded to the traditional party ideals. They posed political threat to the Maoist constituency. They were seen as obstacles to Maoist growth and Maoist economy that feeds their masters in Lutyens Delhi. They were also obstacles to the activities of the Church and its links to the Maoists.
Who survived, but one Mr. Kawasi Lakhma. His own party people questioned his role. 30 people were killed in the ambush. The car in which Mr. Lakhma was travelling had two other occupants. They were pulled out by the Maoists and killed. In December 2017, an ex-CPI MLA from
Konta, Manish Kunjan, alleged in a press conference that one district member Kalmu Dhruva was murdered at the behest of Mr. Lakhma in November 2017. Mr. Lakhma conveniently labeled it as Maoist attack even though the Maoists, as is their practice, did not own responsibility. Kunjan had also alleged that the main conspirator in the Darbha Valley attack, wherein top Congress leadership was eliminated, was also conspired by Lakhma, a close associate of Ajit Jogi.
Mr. Lakhma had described his escape from Darbha Valley ambush as miracle. The question is who scripted this miracle? Was it scripted in Lutyens Delhi? Were the same forces involved that planted the poison Binayak Sen in to spread terror through white-collar means in Chhattisgarh? Were the same forces involved that were on overdrive when he was facing judicial trial? Were the same forces involved, which invited the European Commission members to watch his trial in Raipur? They probably felt that their white skin could intimidate the judges. Their plant and protégé in India ensured that the moment Binayak Sen was granted bail, he was appointed a member of the health committee of the then Planning Commission. The country was thus messaged about the real patrons of the Maoists.
Is it therefore surprising that Lakhma, who cannot read and write, has been appointed the Excise and Industry Minister of Chhattisgarh!!!
To the political conspirators, does it really matter that what impact it will have on Chhattisgarh or India as such. Money will flow upward to Lutyens Delhi. Money will flow to the urban Maoists. Maoism will thrive.
It may reiterated that the liberated zones in Bastar Region of Chhattisgarh contain huge deposits of corundum, tin, iron ore and columbite (most important mineral containing the rare element niobium and is its main ore). Some pockets contain rich radioactive minerals as well. Corundum is known for its gem varieties like ruby and sapphire, while columbite has superconductive properties and used in alloys to improve strength.
Mr. Anthony Loyd in the National Geography magazine in April 2015 writes that one Maoist comrade, Manas, when quizzed said that normally the Maoists do not obstruct or attack mineral surveys. Their attitude and decision is predicated on the question 'What will be paid to the party as taxes?' The author further says, "Revenue was critical to the Naxalites' survival. Like any insurgency, theirs needed funds, and the potential levy on mining—alongside the protection rackets, kickbacks, and access to industrial explosives that came with it—far exceeded anything the Maoists' annual tax on tendu leaves (used since the 17th century to roll cigarettes) or rice could come up with. When mines were attacked, it was often only because their owners had not paid the protection money or had held back giving the Naxalites a cut of the profits."
Some of the world's best quality iron ore is in Bailadila in Maoist infested Dantewada district as also in Kanker. Chhattisgarh has 28 varieties of minerals including diamonds, gold, iron ore and bauxite. It has 168 industries, i.e. steel (58), cement (14), chemical (34), plywood (10) and fabric (7) besides others.
This is the empire Lakhma presides over, directly and indirectly.
Through history Europeans have been eyeing for control this region through history. When Sardar Patel was the interim home minister, he stumbled on a file, which suggested of plans to make the ruler of the area to handover Bastar on lease in perpetuity to the Nizam of Hyderabad. The ruler was a minor and the prime minister of his state was a British. Sardar Patel met the ruler and was moved by his innocence. Sardar then realized the devious plans of the British to handover a fractured and disrobed India in 1947. This revelation to him was momentous. He decided that even at the cost of partition, India had to be consolidated without loss of time.
The person who helped the pro-Maoist forces to come to power by floating his own outfit in Chhattisgarh is known for his close links with the Church. He too like Lakhma was suspected for his role in murder of Mahendra Karma, VC Shukla and others.
Chhattisgarh borders six states, i.e. Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Telangana, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. It is therefore the epicenter of the Maoism in India. Post the assembly elections in the state, the epicenter will regain its status as citadel of Maoist terror.
It is clear example of how totalitarian and murderous forces can manipulate the electoral
system. It is a result of this that in the aftermath there has been an attack in Aurangabad in Bihar in the closing day of 2018. One Narendra Prasad Singh, uncle of one BJP MLC, was gunned down by the Maoists. The Maoists justified the killing on the plea that the slain individual owed Rupees five crores, which he was given in form of demonetized currency for exchange with new notes. Also, these Maoists blew up 11 vehicles, a community center and a carpenter's house. The Maoists generate black-money, they oppose development, they terrorize the people and yet call themselves 'revolutionaries'.
The Justice Arijit Parsyat Committee has commented that the Maoists are the biggest generators of black-money in India.
The Congress leader Raj Babbar in an election rally in Chhattisgarh bestowed upon the Maoists the epithet of 'revolutionaries'. This was not incidental. This politician is a part of the Lutyens Delhi coterie. In a way, by calling the Maoists revolutionaries, he absolved rather honored the killers of Mahendra Karma, VC Shukla and others. It could not have been without direction from the top.
The political party that the said politician belongs to has two camps, i.e. the Church – Maoists – Lutyen camp and the Desi (indigenous) camp for at grassroots level for politically innocent Indians. The Lutyens camp knows that they cannot achieve power through normal democratic methods, hence it relies increasingly on the jihadi – Maoist – Church route.
Meanwhile, in Kerala two women of ultra-leftist orientation, perfect faces of urban naxalism, who decry all religious practices and symbols were facilitated or arguably crusaded inside the Sabrimala Shrine by their political masters. They were not motivated by devotion, but had gone to stamp upon the deity their political ideology.This indeed was brazen attack on religion by the ultra-leftist. It was a 'Blue Star' of Maoist variety.
Will the Marxist Chief Minister of Kerala gather the courage to decry the treatment of Muslims in Xinjiang province. They are neither allowed to sport beard nor don burqas, nor carry the name of Mohammad.
The Maoist women killers of Mahendra Karma, were captured on the camera performing the dance of death around his blood drenched body. He was killed because he represented the democratic face of India. Similarly the two women, avowed atheists, are inimical to the religious and spiritual traditions of India.
The former Minister of Statefor home, Mr RPN Singh, had few years ago, informed the Lok Sabha that one-third Maoists attacks were led by women. In Sabrimala too women nurtured in violent ideology took the lead?
If the same elements can raise slogans of 'Bharat tere tukre honge' in the national capital, they can very-well raise the same slogan against the deity in Sabrimala.
The Maoists have reclaimed the epicenter in the heart of India
and shaken the foundation of the belief system of the majority community in Kerala. Kerala is the southern outpost of India and is already smoldering with different types of ideologies feeding on terrorism. The Popular Front of India (PFI) is one such outfit. Kerala has the dubious credit of contributing the highest number of jihadis to the ISIS. The scenario is going to get murkier and more dangerous. Will the dispensation take notice?
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Home/Diamond/Interesting Details About Diamonds You should know
Diamonds have grown to be a mainstay in popular culture denoting love, commitment and romance, and there are not many those who are not really acquainted with the good thing about the valuable jewel. Although, the gemstone has this type of wealthy history which are mountain tops of details and lore that lots of people might possibly not have heard before. That will help you improve in your gemstone understanding, this information will round probably the most interesting details concerning the gemstone.
Anticipation Gemstone Curse
Anticipation Gemstone is really a deep-blue gemstone which has a lengthy and tumultuous history, altering hands numerous occasions on its journey from India, France, Britain and finally the U . s . states. Possibly probably the most interesting part of the diamond's history may be the terrifying curse that's connected using its curious inclination to alter colour. The legend is stated to possess begun once the gemstone was stolen in the brow of the statue of Hindu goddess Sita, using the crook eventually meeting a grisly demise for this reason transgression. Based on the legend, it was only some of the victim the curse claimed, with a few suggesting the sun king Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were beheaded because of their possession from the gemstone. The curse continues to be perpetuated throughout history because of the gemstones capability to really 'glow within the dark', turning an in-depth shade of red and really illuminating an area lengthy after source of light continues to be turned off. Although this should have appeared terrifying two centuries ago, scientists now realize that it's because contact with short wave ultraviolet light and never any kind of supernatural occurrence. However, it has not stopped people speculating on the presence of a murderous curse all around the huge stone.
Only 20 % of Diamonds are utilized in Jewellery
When many people consider diamonds, they consider jewellery. Diamonds have started symbolic of glamour and glitz, but it's less well-known that diamonds have countless other practical applications. Actually, 80% of extracted diamonds are utilized in a variety of industries for drilling, cutting, grinding and polishing purposes. This really is something that's been done for centuries! For example, within the late stone ages, china accustomed to polish their funeral axes with diamonds to ensure they are neat and shiny.
The Gemstone Star
A star made from gemstone appears like something straight out sci-fi, instead of something which really exists the truth is. However, scientists discovered what is probably the very coldest white-colored dwarf ever detected, so cold, actually, that it is carbon has really crystallised, effectively developing a gemstone how big earth. The bizarre object really burns in a temperature of two,700 Celsius, which might appear a great deal, however in relative terms this really is very cold for any star. Scientists really theorise there may be a lot of gemstone planets, but because they are tough to identify may possibly not be the greatest decision to secure one of these simple for any wedding band! The star continues to be passionately named Lucy, following the Beatles song 'Lucy on the horizon with Diamonds'.
Global Gemstone Mining
Throughout history, diamonds happen to be found around the globe, using the lead supplier constantly altering. Initially, the only real gemstone mines were in India. Diamonds have really been known in India not less than 3,000 years, but mining only started on the massive within the 1700s. However, production then now use South Usa, when diamonds were found in Minas Gerais, South america, and supplies started to dwindle in India. In 1840, diamonds were then discovered in The United States, however this was eclipsed through the discovery of diamonds in Africa and also the ensuing Great Gemstone Hurry. Today, gemstone mining is shifting again using the opening from the Ekati Mine in 1998 in Canada which can produce 12 % from the world's diamonds. Despite not producing just about any diamonds, the united states buys over 40 % of quality diamonds, which makes it the biggest gemstone market on the planet.


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5 Points On How Vaccines Became The First GOP Litmus Test Of 2016
By Dylan Scott
February 4, 2015 6:00 a.m.
You'd be forgiven for not understanding why measles vaccinations and the anti-vaccine movement have been dominating headlines the last two days, making it the improbable first litmus test for 2016 Republican presidential aspirants that has owned the latest news cycle.
Believe it or not, it all started at Disneyland.
Measles Break Out In Disneyland
Some time between Dec. 15 and 20, according to the California Public Health Department, an unknown person infected with measles visited Disneyland. They in turn infected other visitors. Multiple news outlets have pointed out that California has a particularly robust anti-vaccination movement. The original infection count when authorities realized they had a problem was seven, all within California.
Outbreak Spreads, Story Catches On
But it wasn't contained. The Los Angeles Times reported that an unvaccinated woman who had contracted the virus at Disneyland flew to Seattle over the holidays. An unvaccinated and infected man returned home to Colorado with the virus after his theme-park visit.
As of Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had confirmed more than 100 cases in 14 states, one of the biggest outbreaks in recent history, from the Disneyland incident.
Christie Steps In It In London
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) was then asked about the outbreak Monday during his trip to London — ironically seen as laying the groundwork for his presidential campaign.
"It's more important what you think as a parent than what you think as a public official," Christie said, per the New York Times. "I also understand that parents need to have some measure of choice in things as well. So that's the balance that the government has to decide."
His office later clarified the governor believed that vaccines were an important public health protection, but it was too late — the story was alight.
Rand Paul And The Rest Of GOP Field Get A Turn
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) took it to another level, though, saying in an interview the same day that most vaccinations "ought to be voluntary." He also suggested that some vaccines could cause mental disorders.
"I'm not anti-vaccine at all, but particularly, most of them ought to be voluntary," Paul said. "What happens if you have somebody not want to take the smallpox vaccine and it ruins it for everybody else? I think there are times in which there can be some rules, but for the most part it ought to be voluntary."
Since then, almost every major and minor Republican contender has offered their thoughts: Ben Carson, Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Rick Perry, Marco Rubio, Bobby Jindal, Lindsey Graham, Scott Walker and Mike Huckabee. (And Hillary Clinton tweeted about it, too).
Some have offered a similar "freedom" argument to Christie and Paul's. Others have been aggressively pro-vaccine.
"I have no reservations about whether or not it is a good idea and desirable for all children to be vaccinated. There is a lot of fear-mongering out there on this," Jindal said. "I think it is irresponsible for leaders to undermine the public's confidence in vaccinations that have been tested and proven to protect public health."
So Who Are They Playing To?
The politics of the whole situation are decidedly weird. Conservatives, perhaps rightly, point out that many anti-vaccination enclaves are extremely liberal. But it is easy to see why libertarians like Paul would chafe at a government mandate. And maybe Christie wanted to shore up his small-government bona fides.
But it seemed that the situation was working itself out by the end of the day Tuesday: Vaccines are good. Paul, after taking a lot of flack, was tweeting out pictures of himself getting a vaccination.
Ironic: Today I am getting my booster vaccine. Wonder how the liberal media will misreport this? pic.twitter.com/1vSqwfBp5u
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) February 3, 2015
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Death of the Moon
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Secrets of the Moon, Book 1
A werewolf with secrets.
Alec Channing has lived a long life, going through the motions, lost in his troubled past, until fellow shifters start dying around him. An increase in werewolf attacks only adds to Alec's problems. As his past closes in, his only hope lies in one man—an unaware human whose vanilla and spice scent and easygoing attitude draw Alec in. However, what happens when that man uncovers the truth about Alec's world?
A homicide detective out of his depth.
Detective Damien O'Connor joined the Columbus Police Department to bring closure to victims and their families—closure he never got for himself. But when none of the evidence adds up for what should be a routine death investigation, he's floundering. As the bodies pile up, the sweet man who caught Damien's eye falls in the center of the storm. When secrets come out, can Damien reconcile his new reality and solve the case?
Death of the Moon is book one of the Secrets of the Moon trilogy, an 83k word M/M Paranormal Crime/Mystery Romance, with an HFN ending. While there is a complete story arc in this book, there are plot threads that will carry on throughout the trilogy. There are language and explicit intimate scenes not suitable for readers under the age of 18. Warnings: MC with PTSD, past torture implied through flashbacks, dealing with grief.
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Their meal arrived, and Alec fought not to fidget. He'd been so caught up in his own head earlier that he hadn't realized Damien had let Deci put in the order for all four burgers. Alec was starving, though. Werewolf metabolism burned through calories at a ridiculous rate, and he expended more energy than most.
This time, the silence they fell into felt comfortable as each of them dove into their meals.
Alec's face burned again when Damien offered to pay for dinner. Unsure how to turn down the offer—Alec was the one who'd invited the other man to eat with him, after all—he just went with it. This was an entirely unfamiliar experience for him. Ari hadn't been joking when she'd told Collin that Alec had no love life. Hell, he had no dating life. He was too afraid of opening himself up that way after the last few times and dating in public like this hadn't been possible back in the thirties.
The few partners he'd had in his long life had left for one reason or another. They often grew frustrated and impatient with his hang-ups, among other things. But Damien made him want to try again.
When Damien rose to head home, Alec stopped him before he knew what he was doing. Words tumbled unbidden out of his mouth. "Wait, before you go, why don't you text me, so I have your number? I—I really enjoyed this and wouldn't mind doing it again."
Why had he asked that?
But now that the question was out there, Alec couldn't take it back. He didn't want to.
Heat rose to Alec's cheeks, but he rattled off his cell number before he could lose his nerve and held his breath, chewing on his bottom lip. When the phone buzzed in his pocket with the pattern of an unknown number, he sighed in relief.
Damien left after shooting Alec a teasing, "Don't worry, sweetheart. I'd love to see you again."
To celebrate the release, S.A. is giving away a paperback copy of Death of the Moon!
S.A. Pavlik writes what she wants to read, but it doesn't exist… yet. An avid reader, she first discovered and promptly devoured hundreds of M/M Romance novels in 2019 and it rekindled her desire to write. She started her debut novel, Death of the Moon, the very next year.
She was born and raised in Wisconsin where it's too cold but she loves it there anyway. She lives with her husband and her furbaby—a needy, elderly, deaf cat named Rise (Ree-say). Because who uses names that are instantly pronounceable? When she isn't reading or writing, she's obsessively playing video games or proving that an introvert can be an extrovert on the internet after all.
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Our client had inherited a white metal recipe box filled with family recipes cards and clippings that had all been tested and used for decades and deemed "delicious!" by her mom and the family.
We chose a lay flat album with coated pages that would look beautiful while also functioning as a working cookbook for her.
We scanned her family recipes and organized the collection by courses, with an emphasis on the pies her mom was famous for. We chose to leave the stains of years of cooking un-retouched for that authentic, well-loved look and rounded out her collection with photographs that included family and friends over the years who had enjoyed the meals as well as those who had contributed their recipes to the compilation.
Grouping everything into courses is a tried and true method for a recipe collection. Start with the basics like Main Courses, Appetizers, Drinks and Desserts. If your family is full of foodies, you can group them out even further from there like Pies, Cakes, Cookies, etc.
Only save the recipes that you'll use. It's not uncommon to find scraps of recipes torn from magazines or a card for something that you've never even heard of, let alone eaten.
Get your family involved. You might not have a love for your the Jelly Roll in Grandma's old fashioned dessert recipes, but somebody else might!
Keep your end goal in mind. If you're planning to create a book like this one, pull your absolute favorites as you're consolidating so you don't have to go back through over and over making decisions.
What made this project particularly special was that she was able to furnish us with many photos of her mother and father cooking these very old recipes together and with their grandchildren. And as a final touch, we suggested she add in commentary from her mother about those extra-special recipes so none of this collected wisdom would be lost over time.
We love to personalize projects with extra details like these ones, as well as the floral background that celebrated Mom's love of roses and the inclusion of the recipe logo from that precious old white metal box. These are the flourishes that can turn a simple project into a unique family treasure.
We at EverPresent are honored to have the opportunity to be a part of projects such as this that truly exemplify preserving memories and sharing between the generations.
If you have a similar collection of Grandma's dinner recipes that belongs to your family, Susan and our PhotoBook Team can work with you to create an equivalent masterpiece that is unique to your family. For our Ultimate Guide to Turning Your Family Recipe Cards into Heirloom Cookbooks, check out this post! You can also call us at 617-505-1132 or email us at info@everpresent.com to get started on a project and set up a time to meet with one of our Photo Book designers.


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Today's Senedd roundup: PM slammed after Supreme Court ruling
24 Sep 2019 8 minute read
Westminster Government Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture by Annika Haas (CC BY 2.0)
Owen Donovan, Senedd Home
This afternoon's plenary session began with an emergency question tabled by Adam Price AM (Plaid, Carms. E & Dinefwr) asking for a Welsh Government statement on this morning's dramatic Supreme Court judgement that Boris Johnson's prorogation of the UK Parliament was unlawful as well as null and void.
Trinity of grave constitutional crimes
"Lying to the people, lying to Parliament, lying to the Queen is a trinity of grave constitutional crimes. What's totally clear is that the UK Prime Minister had closed the doors of Parliament with the relish of the dictator that he is, and I'm very pleased that we played in a central part in the case that held the Prime Minister to account. Today we saw the true meaning of taking back control."
– Adam Price AM
Adam Price promised to shout louder when attempts are made to undermine democracy or silence advocates; he asked whether the First Minister agreed that Boris Johnson should resign immediately given his blind spot to the rule of law.
The First Minister said the Supreme Court judgement laid bare an attempt to use prorogation powers to attack "the founding principles of our constitution".
"It is impossible for us to conclude, the Supreme Court said, that there was any reason, let alone a good reason, to prorogue Parliament. It follows the decision was unlawful. When a Prime Minister is found to have acted unlawfully and undemocratically, I don't see how that person thinks that he can legitimately continue in office."
– First Minister, Mark Drakeford (Lab, Cardiff West)
Frustrating the Brexit process
Leader of the Opposition, Paul Davies AM (Con, Preseli Pembs.), whilst accepting the judgement and the rule of law, was under no illusions as to who was to blame for this mess:
"….this Brexit impasse, and the position we now find ourselves in, has been created as a result of your Labour MPs having frustrated the Brexit process, against the will of the Welsh and British people….if your colleagues had voted for the previous UK Government's Withdrawal Bill, then we wouldn't be having this conversation. We would have left the EU by now….But we can now see that….you don't respect the result of the referendum, because you've now made it clear that you want to stay in the EU, full stop."
– Leader of the Opposition, Paul Davies AM
He challenged the First Minister to support a UK general election.
The First Minister thought it was strange for the Conservatives to say they support the rule of law when the Prime Minister has publicly said he disagrees with the judgement and will seek to leave the EU on October 31st despite the UK Government passing a law to prevent a "No Deal Brexit".
Mark Reckless AM (BXP, South Wales East) believed the UK's constitutional precedent was that royal prerogative powers are only limited when the UK Parliament has explicitly limited them in law – but no such law on prorogation has been passed in hundreds of years.
The First Minister replied the court was itself passing judgement on a Prime Minister who departed from constitutional norms.
Putting the Queen in an awkward position
Carwyn Jones AM (Lab, Bridgend) described it as the deepest political crisis in his 20 years of politics, but it's not unusual for the courts to strike down ministerial decisions as unlawful – though the use of the word "improper" in the judgement is a stinging rebuke from a judge. He also said this put the Queen on the spot as she can't be sure ministers are giving her good advice, yet she has little to no discretion in what to do in such a situation.
David Melding AM (Con, South Wales Central) said prorogation needed a clearer set of rules, so he welcomed the judgement. He added, to applause, that it was extraordinary to think that parliament shouldn't sit during a national crisis. This was about more than Brexit.
Alun Davies AM (Lab, Blaenau Gwent) agreed, adding that prerogative powers had to be subject to democratic accountability not just the judgement of the courts – effectively calling for a new UK Constitution.
First Minister's Questions
Drakeford defends Shorter working week pledge
Leader of the Opposition, Paul Davies AM (Con, Preseli Pembs.), focused on some of the policy announcements at Labour's conference, in particular cutting working weeks to 32 hours on average within a decade. Did the Welsh Government support this?
While sharing the CBI's concerns, Paul Davies was more concerned about the potential impact on the NHS:
"We've long debated the recruitment crisis caused by your government….and we know that the health service is already struggling to cope with demand for doctors, nurses and other health professionals. First Minister, can you tell us how many extra doctors, nurses and other vital NHS staff will be needed to meet the extra pressures that this policy will create, bearing in mind you've failed to recruit enough to meet the current needs?"
– Leader of the Opposition, Paul Davies
The First Minister thought it was "an excellent policy", which could be popular with workers, drive up productivity and rebalance the economy in favour of working people.
He added that recruitment problems were caused mainly by policies pursued by the UK Government; restrictions on immigration were a far bigger threat to NHS recruitment than shorter working weeks.
Answering the poverty question
Adam Price AM (Plaid, Carms. E. & Dinefwr) picked up on a job advert for a lead position for a child poverty review. What was this position, paying £60,000-a-year, about? Surely after 20 years in government, Labour ought to have an idea of why and how children live in poverty.
The Welsh Government has also in previous years dropped a target to eliminate child poverty as well as dropping a ministerial post dedicated to tackling poverty. Scotland was racing ahead with the introduction of binding anti-poverty targets and topping-up universal credit payments. "Isn't the biggest poverty of all poverty of ambition?"
The First Minister said the idea that Labour wasn't interesting in tackling child poverty was nonsense and he was disappointed that Plaid Cymru didn't think it was worth having a deeper understanding.
"….if we have a better understanding, and particularly if we have a better understanding through the eyes of children themselves, then we will be able to do what is something that I know is shared between our parties; we want to make the greatest difference that we can in the lives of children in Wales, and we particularly want to make that difference in the lives of those children where money is the barrier to those children having the sorts of lives and experiences we want them to have."
Net-zero climate targets "would collapse the economy"
Mark Reckless AM (BXP, South Wales East) picked up on another Labour conference proposal, which is to set a net-zero carbon emissions target by 2030 – just 11 years away (the Welsh Government has a 2050 target). He claimed this would be "an absolute disaster and would lead to a collapse in the economy".
The First Minister wanted the Welsh Government to have "the most ambitious, achievable climate change targets that we can put in place." Any targets, should the UK Government and its priorities change, will be based on advice from the climate change commission.
Transport for Wales backtracks after bus pass complaints
Transport for Wales (TfW) has been criticised for their management of bus pass renewals.
Leanne Wood AM (Plaid, Rhondda) said: "I'm disappointed that the Labour Government initially insisted on an online-only application process. The Rhondda has been shown to have high levels of 'digital exclusion' and this would be higher among pensioners than any other age group."
Old-style green-coloured bus passes need to be replaced with new ones by 31st December 2019 and during the first days of the application website being active, it collapsed under the weight of traffic. After undergoing further testing, the website (link here) was back up this week (w/c 23rd September 2019).
TfW were initially not accepting paper applications, but as a result of the website issues, they announced last week that paper renewal forms will be made available from local councils, libraries or as a download from the website.
Age Cymru said: "At this stage, we would urge older people not to panic about renewing their passes. The deadline is not until 31 December so there is plenty of time to make the application."


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Célio Emilson Ucha Dias (* 8. února 1993 Almada) je portugalský zápasník–judista původem z Guinea-Bissau.

Sportovní kariéra
Vyrůstal v Almadě ve čtvrti Monte de Caparica u adoptivních rodičů. Judu se věnuje od 13 let. Vrcholově se připravoval v profesionálním klubu Benfica Lisabon pod vedením Sandry Saioteové. V roce 2016 se kvalfikoval na olympijské hry v Riu, ale v úvodním kole podcenil schopnosti beninského judisty Celtuse Dossou-Yovo a po kontrachvatu tani-otoši prohrál na ippon. Od roku 2017 se na mezinárodní scéně přestal ukazovat, kvůli osobním problémům.

Homosexualita
Vedla sportovní kariéry v judu byl od puberty častým objektem fotografů jako model. V 18 letech si uvědomil, že ho víc přitahují muži. V průběhu olympijských her v Riu v roce 2016 některé jeho intimní fotografie kolovaly na webstránkách s gay tematikou. V roce 2018 začal trpět vážnými psychickými problémy a dvakrát se pokusil o sebevraždu. Lékaři mu později diagnostikovali schizofrenii. Jako jeden z prvních judistů prolomil tabu v úpolových sportech a začal veřejně mluvit o své homosexualitě.

Vítězství
 2015 – 2x světový pohár (Casablanca, Budapešť)

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Reference

Související články
 Zápas v Portugalsku

Externí odkazy
 Výsledky a novinky Célia Diase na judoinside.com
 Výsledky a novinky Célia Diase na judobase.org

Portugalští judisté
Portugalští olympionici
Narození v roce 1993
Narození 8. února
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5 members of our Oxford office took part in a 5K obstacle course in Bath on Saturday 23rd April.
This event raised money for the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary which is a fantastic cause. The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary provides hundreds of abandoned animals with a second chance. At any one time the Sanctuary can be looking after several hundred animals.
The team managed to raise £190.00 for this incredible charity.


A desk organizer does just that, it helps organize a desk. When you need certain items stored yet easily available a desk organizer is just the ticket.
Build a desk organizer that is designed to have small drawers for hiding the more junky items, such as floppy disks, staples and so on. Easy to follow plans and materials list and the only tools required for this project are a jigsaw, sander and router.
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The Catholic Church in the United States: One Faith, One Church, Many Customs
The Catholic Church in the United States traces its roots to several countries around the world. Unlike the Church in Africa or Europe, where Christianity grew into its current form through the preaching of first-generation Christians, the Church came to the U.S. already vibrant, shaped by generations of the faithful from places like England, Ireland, Spain and France. And unlike other lands where only a handful of religious missionaries spread the Gospel among native populations, many Catholic immigrants came to the U.S. to build communities and continue their way of life. As a result, local churches in the States have many unique qualities distinguishing them from each other.
For example, were one to travel through the southwest region, from Texas to California, one would see the influence of Spanish architecture brought by missionaries who settled the region and built churches and schools. In Louisiana and up the Mississippi River, one encounters French-styled buildings and parishes tracing their lineage back to Colonial France. Irish settlers brought a distinct sense of Catholic tradition through New York and into the midwestern region. In the midst of these larger settlements, Italian, German and Polish immigrants, and many from East Asian countries made homes and built parishes throughout the country.
Even today people refer to "the Polish parish" down the road or "the Vietnamese parish" across town. While each parish celebrates Mass in union with the Universal Church, each community has its own customs, such as the Italian community's St. Joseph Altar. Such customs, traditional folk music, and other rituals enhance the richness of Catholic life in the U.S. These ethnic parishes and distinctive customs also unite generations of descendents back to their ancestral homes around the world.
These differences of culture do not change the fact that we are all Catholic. In some cases, older and more successful parishes will welcome smaller ethnic groups into the fold, fostering their growth and learning from new members. These immigrant communities, many of which embrace the faith as core to their identity, often bring to the larger parish a renewed appreciation for Catholic traditions.
Education is perhaps the most successful impact of the Catholic Church on the culture of the United States. Initially envisioned as a way to ensure Catholic children received an education centered in Christian values, many Catholic schools became premiere institutions in their field. For example, thousands of alumni owe their success to Providence College (Providence, Rhode Island) and Fenwick High School (Oak Park, Illinois), both founded and served by Dominican Friars. Additionally, many parochial schools offered children of all faith traditions a solid education in preparation for college.
The Church in the United States is diverse. Yet, we profess the same faith; share the same communion with our brothers and sisters throughout the country and worldwide; and work together to evangelize, serve the poor, teach, and even reach out to newcomers making a home in our country. In a country threatened by differences in political ideology and suffering constant attack on the moral life, many faithful of all ages and ethnic backgrounds unite as one Christian community by holding to the Catholic faith and passing the Gospel to our children and neighbors.
Augustine OP


Draft article for 'Mind Matters' feature - reproduced with permission of The Irish News.
I am a part-time lecturer at Queen's University Belfast (N Ireland). I work in private practiceas a psychotherapist with referred clients and am a consultant in suicidology. In this article Idiscuss my personal experience in research suicidology and offer insights into thepredicament of survivors of bereavement by suicide, in particular family members andhealthcare professionals. Perhaps it's useful to state at the outset that I have no formal medical qualifications. However I have completed a postgraduate diploma in guidance andcounselling (1999), a research master's (2001) and a research doctorate (2010) at Universityof Ulster (Jordanstown campus, N. Ireland). Each of these courses included research studies into the predicament of those experiencing the aftermath of another's death by suicide.
and it grows larger every year…Nearly everyone has his/her own ideas about suicide.'(Alvarez , 1974). My thinking was straightforward: it was not possible to doanything to prevent the suicide of a person who had already taken their own life. But I was interested in the predicament of loved ones left to pick up the pieces: I knew what had happened to me – I benefited from expert, effective counselling. But I wondered about the influence of suicidal bereavement on others and began to research the subject.
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10/10 for customer service Pete.
2.2 Puma 150BHP remote remap ordered on Wednesday evening.
Shipped out next day and arrived as promised on Friday.
I had a few questions over the remapping process which Pete answered on live chat early this evening (Friday).
I emailed through the required log to Pete at 19:30 on and had an email back by 19:58 to say the required file had been prepared and the BAS2 tool could be updated with the 150 map by downloading a dedicated Windows program using a link provided.
Updating the tool was easy, as was flashing the new remap through the OBD port by following the on screen instructions in the Android app.
Can't wait to go for a test drive tomorrow to see what difference it has made.
To get such a quick turnaround on the file update on a Friday evening is amazing customer service.
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The Circus Maximus Opened To The Public
After years of restoration and excavations, Circus Maximus, the largest Roman monument is opened to the public (since the 17th of November), even if the restoration is not completed (only the North East part is done).
This huge ancient roman chariot racing stadium and mass entertainment venue, in the Murcia valley, between the Aventine and the Palatine hills, existed probably at the very beginning of Rome, almost 2.8OO years ago (the foundation of Rome is dated 21 April 753 BC). According to tradition, the founder of Rome, the legendary Romulus, constructed it and vowed it to the god Consus. The famous "rape of the Sabine women" happened there.
Circus Maximus was destructed by fire many times and reconstructed by several kings, beginning with Tarquinio Prisco, at the end of the VI° century BC and, later, by emperors. The first constructions were in wood and than in bricks and stones. There were two obelisks inside the Circus. One is now on the Piazza del Popolo, the other one Piazza San Giovanni.
With his 621m long and 118m large and the capacity to receive hundreds of thousands people (150.000 according some sources, much more according others) the Circus Maximus became the biggest venue for "ludi", the games, that the antique Romans liked so much. Not only for the chariot racing that we can see in the famous peplum film Ben Hur (that was not shut there, though but in another of the 12 Circus of the ancient Rome!) but also "naumachie" (vessel battles), gladiator's fights, beast (leopard, bears, elephant...) hunts and fights, plays, recitals, athletics, triumphal processions ("pompa circensis")...And public executions!
The excavations discovered in the ground level a lot of workshops, shops, taverna, brothels, betting shops and "latrina," lavatories. Centuries ago, the Roman's already used to bet on a horse. And they also had already lavatories, with current water that came from the aqueduct. It is now possible to visit one of these "avant-garde" latrina entering in a stretch of tunnels of 100 m in the "ground level", beneath the last tier of spectator's seating.
The Circus Maximus was still in function in the sixth century (549) under Totila, one of the last kings of the Ostrogoths. Later, the circus was vandalised for centuries and the valley became an agriculture soil, property of the roman family Frangipane who built a tower, la Toretta della Moletta, with defensive walls in the 12th century. This medieval tower was also restored and can be visited, offering a marvellous panorama on the whole archaeological site that, these last years, became a sort of public park with, some times, big concerts (as the one of the Rolling Stones in 2014).
The entrance for the visitors is on the Piazza di Porta Capena. Opened every day except Monday, from 10h to 16h. After the 12th of December only during the weekends (10h 16h) and the other days by request (tel. n°: 00 39 06 0608) from 9h to 21h.
Thanks to Rome Municipality for the photos of the Circo Massimo.
Ben-Hur - 1959


US dollar is strengthening against the majors. The growth of the instrument is taking place against the background of yesterday's publication of statistics on the construction market in the USA. Housing Starts rose to 1.228M in October from 1.210M a month earlier. The number of building permits issued was better than expected and totaled 1.263M in October against 1.270M a month earlier (with the forecast of 1.260 million). Investors reacted to this news with active purchases of USD. Today, traders will pay attention to statistics from the United States in terms of durable goods orders and initial jobless claims for the week. It is expected that Durable Goods Orders will decrease to –2.2% in October from 0.7% a month earlier, and Core Durable Goods Orders may rise to 0.4% in October from 0.1% a month earlier. Initial Jobless Claims may decrease to 215K from 216K a week earlier according to the forecast.
The pair EUR/USD dropped to 1.1377 due to the strengthening USD. Due to the absence of macroeconomic releases, the movement of the pair's exchange rate will be affected by US statistics. Also, investors follow the situation with Brexit.
Quotes of the pair GBP/USD decreased to 1.2786 on the background of USD strengthening. Today, traders will pay attention to statistics on public sector net borrowings of Great Britain. The indicator is expected to grow to 5.350B pounds in October from 3.259B a month earlier. If the forecast proves right, the pound may fall under pressure. Investors continue monitoring the development of the situation around Brexit. Theresa May spoke to representatives of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). She said that an agreement with the EU means overall economic success, zero tariffs, and extensive customs arrangements. CBI head, John Allen, said that the deal should take into account the results of the referendum, but limit the damage to the economies of Great Britain and the European Union. Generally, business supports the deal, but this is not enough to agree with it for the parliament, where Teresa May loses supporters.
The USD/JPY pair today rose to 112.90 during the Asian session. Weak statistics from Japan puts pressure on the yen. All Industries Activity Index went down to –0.9% in October from 0.4% a month earlier.
Quotations of AUD/USD corrected to the area of 0.7232 after the decrease to 0.7202. Positive support to the instrument is provided by positive statistics on the index of leading economic indicators from MI, which rose to 0.1% in October from 0.0% a month earlier. In general, despite a slight correction, the tendency for the pair to decrease remains.
Quotes of gold fell to the area of 1221.70 under the pressure of a strengthening dollar.


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Arizona Starts Filling Border Wall Gaps With Shipping Containers. State No Longer Waiting On The Federal Gov't
Arizona officials have decided that they are done waiting on the federal government to fill the gaps left in the unfinished border wall. On Friday, Arizona started placing shipping containers to block off the three remaining gaps along the border in Yuma.
"The federal government has committed to doing this, but we cannot wait for their action," said Katie Ratlief, Governor Doug Ducey's deputy chief of staff.
To block off the remaining border sections, Arizona is using shipping containers stacked on top of one another. The containers are 60 feet wide and 9 feet high. At the top of the containers, officials plan to place razor wire, Ratlief reported.
On Monday, the Department of Homeland Security declared that former President Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy would be coming to an end. The policy required illegal immigrants to remain in Mexico while waiting for their hearing dates in the United States.
In 2018, when the policy was announced, former Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen said the program would help regain control of the illegal immigration crisis. "Aliens trying to game the system to get into our country illegally will no longer be able to disappear into the United States, where many skip their court dates. Instead, they will wait for an immigration court decision while they are in Mexico. 'Catch and release' will be replaced with 'catch and return.'"
The Biden administration's DHS stated that the policy would be terminated this week because it "has endemic flaws, imposes unjustifiable human costs, and pulls resources and personnel away from other priority efforts to secure our border."… (Read more)


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Unless another name is listed by the titles below, all messages were given by Senior Pastor Jeff Schoch. Other frequent speakers include Associate Pastor Ben Cope and Pastor of Praise and Worship Mark Plegge.
At the beginning of the sermon, Pastor Jeff reads a word given to him by church member Bambi Eisenman titled "The Shift is Here"
Jenny Stallnaker shares a word from God on stirring the waters (shared at the beginning of the message).
Below you will find links to our prior sermons. Click on the year you are interested in and you then can download or listen to the sermons.


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/*=============================================================================
	ScreenShotData.cpp: Implements the FScreenShotData class.
=============================================================================*/

#include "ScreenShotComparisonToolsPrivatePCH.h"

/* IScreenShotData interface
 *****************************************************************************/

void FScreenShotBaseNode::AddScreenShotData( const FScreenShotDataItem& InScreenDataItem )
{
	TSharedRef<IScreenShotData> ScreenShotNode = AddChild( InScreenDataItem.ViewName );
	ScreenShotNode->AddScreenShotData( InScreenDataItem );
}

const FString& FScreenShotBaseNode::GetAssetName() const
{
	// This could be a dynamic brush. At the moment, it is just a brush name
	return AssetName;
}

TArray<IScreenShotDataPtr>& FScreenShotBaseNode::GetChildren()
{
	return Children;
}

TArray<IScreenShotDataPtr>& FScreenShotBaseNode::GetFilteredChildren()
{
	// Get the child list after filtering
	return FilteredChildren;
}

const FString& FScreenShotBaseNode::GetName() const
{
	// The item name e.g. screen shot number / platform name
	return ItemName;
}

EScreenShotDataType::Type FScreenShotBaseNode::GetScreenNodeType()
{
	return EScreenShotDataType::SSDT_Base;
};

void FScreenShotBaseNode::SetDisplayEveryNthScreenshot( int32 NewDisplayEveryNth )
{
	for ( int32 Index = 0; Index < Children.Num(); Index++ )
	{
		Children[Index]->SetDisplayEveryNthScreenshot(NewDisplayEveryNth);
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bool FScreenShotBaseNode::SetFilter( TSharedPtr< ScreenShotFilterCollection > ScreenFilter )
{
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	if ( ScreenFilter.IsValid() )
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		for ( int32 Index = 0; Index < Children.Num(); Index++ )
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			if ( Children[Index]->SetFilter( ScreenFilter ) )
			{
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	return true;
}

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		{
			ScreenShotNode = Children[ Index ];
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		}
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	{
		ScreenShotNode = CreateNode( ChildName );
	}

	return ScreenShotNode.ToSharedRef();
}

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{
	TSharedPtr< IScreenShotData > ScreenShotNode = MakeShareable( new FScreenShotScreenNode( ChildName ) );
	Children.Add( ScreenShotNode.ToSharedRef() );

	return ScreenShotNode.ToSharedRef();
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DNN which is also recognized as an abbreviation for DotNetNuke has developed for the past years to develop into a leading content management system (CMS) accessible on the web nowadays. The DNN structure itself is constructed on ASP.NET technology and it is popularly known to be an open source application. Because of its open and finely documented environment, DNN structure has fascinated many developers as well as designers which have set up a fit ecosystem consisting of different third party sellers that have stretched out its functionality.
The DNN framework consists of preinstalled as well as more than a few dozen core modules which endow the foundation of functionality. Making use of these modules, you can promptly construct a completely functional website in a matter of minutes exclusive of having to inscribe a single streak of code. There are many commercially accessible modules which are free of charge that can develop the operation of your DNN site still further.
The modular loom of the DNN structure makes certain simple integration that is; sites no longer require to be thought about ahead from the top to bottom. In its place, a designer might decide on a simple notion at the beginning and then develop it further over the passage of time as innovative ideas as well as modules become accessible.
Even though DNN is uncomplicated to employ, some developers have a preference to host their own DNN based sites through hosting companies that focus in DNN hosting. Through this, you will obtain added benefits like one click mechanism, backups as well as technical assistance that is standing by to help you through your project.
In the level of economy nowadays, it is significant for most skilled developers to take full advantage of revenue with the purpose of maintaining competitiveness. That is why a lot of developers prefer http://www.ihostasp.net to be their DNN hosting partner. Different from many hosting companies, this site does not vie with its own customers by contributing site design services. They can also be reliable to host the sites of your customers. In the previous years IHOST has put up a trusted trademark in the DNN ecosystem as well as pioneered the DNN focused hosting market.
DNN is the most widely used and popular Content Management System (CMS) in support of the ASP.NET Technology. It has been shown and devoted to use by proficient designers and developers on millions of sites across the globe. It is an open source application, extensively used for performing company intranets as well as extranets online, dynamic commercial websites and publishing portals. Because of its open and fine documented environment, DotNetNuke structure has fascinated thousands of developers and designers.


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THIS IS THE FUTURE: Robot Mopping Vacuums!
Rosie is the maid of the future.
Remember Rosie? Like Rosie from the Jetsons? She took care of everything in the house so Judy could get her nails done and go shopping?
Well, I don't need that much luxury in my life, but I really would like some help with mopping.
I hate mopping. It takes a long time. It's wet. It's messy. I know I use way too much water. And downstairs is big…and it's all hardwood floors, so I'm mopping the whole thing.
Which simply means that I mop when guests are coming over, or when I just can't take it anymore. This is not a satisfactory solution for keeping the floors clean, and I actually like clean floors. Especially because I'm barefoot most of the time, so I'm not interested in stepping in or on anything while I'm stumbling to the coffeepot in the morning.
So when I found out robot mops were available, I was on it like the jelly globs on my kitchen floor.
Here is the box! It cost me $200 from a third party seller, and it was technically used but no one ever used it. Good enough for me. It came with all the parts and nothing is broken, so I'm happy!
This is what it looks like right out of the box. Very nice design, sleek, classy. Something you would show your friends, for example.
I took a few pictures out of the instruction manual so you could see some of the features. it not only can clean the whole house, but it can also clean small areas, the edges only, or you could put it in the middle of a spill and it will work in circles to clean the spill up. So that's neat!
These are the front and bottom of the device. Pretty straightforward, nothing complicated.
And this is what it looks like on the bottom.
Which is why Rosie is here.
So here is the initial start!
Pretty basic…I liked that it didn't get stuck on the rugs or under couches.
It has a good bumper in the front, so it's not just banging into your furniture.
It is a little loud, but not nearly as loud as the kids' video games. So, comparatively, it's pleasant.
I found that it will go through a space and then move on, and then go through that space and move on, and so on. So it got most of the downstairs, but not all of it. Which is really good to know for the future. What I need to do is to put it in the room I want to clean, and turn on the small room feature. Or if I just want a general overhaul I can start it on the base and it can get most of downstairs, and I'd be happy with that.
But the point is, there are lots of different cleaning features that I can utilize for different needs, and that's exactly what I need out of Rosie.
And Rosie did a great job tidying up that space!
I was happy to see it did fine on rugs, as well! Which means it can work on carpets just fine! It didn't get hung up on the edges of the rug, or even on warped parts of the rug. It couldn't make it over the fold in the middle, but that's understandable.
I did notice that the motor is pretty hefty, because it did get stuck underneath an ottoman once…and proceeded to push the ottoman across the room until it hit a wall.
This is is honestly the mopping part. It is a moist cloth on the underside of Rosie.
I put the cloth (which comes with Rosie) under a faucet and placed it on the velcro, and that was it!
I sprayed the floor with a bit of lysol, which I do when I mop anyway, and let her go!
I was surprised that the vacuum was still going, but it actually makes sense. So, on the plus side, you are vacuuming and mopping at the same time!
The results turned out really well, and I was very happy with how the kitchen looked when she finished. She got the jelly, the dirt, the edges, the dust and left me a very clean floor in her wake!
I found it took a couple hours to charge (although I also wasn't paying much attention, but I know it took more than an hour minimum), and it lasts about 40 minutes cleaning. The charging station is very small and I have it behind a chair and out of the way, so you wouldn't even notice it.
Robot mops of the future!
I am not getting paid for this article. I have not been contacted by the company. I'm not a shill to the man. I just think people should share information and be cool with each other for life. Savvy?
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Since 1970 Alpha has stood tall at the heart of Birmingham, an emblem of the city's creativity and industrious spirit, it's now the perfect place for businesses to make their mark.
The iconic 28-storey tower provides 196,000 sq ft of exceptional office accommodation with unrivalled views across the city. Surrounded by shops, restaurants and excellent transport links, it's a unique and desirable space in the city.
Originally part of the Associated Television (ATV) studio complex, the current owner forward-thinking property company CEG, has embarked ona £20m refurbishment. The integrity of the modernist tower has been retained and renewed to create light and spacious contemporary office space befitting the building's creative heritage.
The high-specification refurbishment features adaptable column-free floor plates offering businesses state-of-the-art open plan office accommodation. Reception and breakout areas have been modernised to create inviting places to meet, work and relax. The result is a vibrant and thriving working environment.
Alpha is also home to Alpha Works, a flexible co-working space. Designed by the award-winning Orms Architects and located on the 21st and 22nd floors, Alpha Works provides workspaces and private offices for a diversity of individuals and businesses.
When we purchased the building in 2014, CEG had the vision of creating the best building in its class in the City. Whilst the building is an iconic fixture of the skyline, internally it was a relic of the era. By taking each floor back to frame, comprehensively refurbishing and adding class leading amenities, Alphas importance and prominence to Birmingham has been restored.
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