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TATU CITY STORM THREATENS TO STRIKE CID BOSS NDEGWA MUHORO.
Director of Criminal Investigations Ndegwa Muhoro who is being accused of colluding with local investors to defraud Tatu city off Sh5.3 billion worth piece of land.
BY SAM ALFAN.
A storm is looming after the Director of Criminal Investigations Ndegwa Muhoro was accused of colluding with local investors to defraud Tatu city off Sh5.3 billion worth piece of land.
Foreign investors told the court that the DCIO had been colluding with minority local shareholders to illegally defraud them of land which is part of the development of Sh240 billion Tatu City.
The aggrieved shareholders have demanded prompt investigations into Muhoro's alleged involvement in corruption; bribery and abuse of office by seeking to shield their local partners who have attempted to alienate and transfer more than 2,000 acres of land to third parties.
The investors claim they had already sold the prime land to a local developer-Daykio Plantations-but have been unable to transfer ownership upon discovery that their local rivals had unlawfully secured possession of the property through Purple Saturn Properties Ltd.
The foreign investors had also made a formal complaint to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations on August 3, last year and after an exhaustive probe, detectives recommended the prosecution of former Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor, Nahashon Nyaga and his eight associates.
However, Nyagah moved to the High Court and was granted temporary conservatory orders stopping his arrest and prosecution. Similarly, lawyers Nelson Havi and Michael Osundwa have blocked criminal proceedings involving the changes in the shareholding and directorship of Purple Saturn Properties Ltd.
In a detailed letter to the Director of Public Prosecutions, Keriako Tobiko, the foreign investors claim Muhoro and the alleged defrauders plotted a parallel investigation to manufacture evidence and exonerate the culprits. They claim an agreement was reached to pay a Sh50million bribe to Muhoro with a promise to be allocated 300 acres after securing liberty for the alleged fraudsters.
Senior Counsel Ahmednassir Abdullahi, who is representing the foreign investors, explained that Muhoro hand-picked the team of investigators and personally supervised the parallel probe that recommended the beneficial owners of the properties be charged with a number of criminal investigations. In the same vein, the detectives suggested that Nyagah and his associates be allowed to go scot-free, he said.
Ahmednassir said the foreign investors were from America, Britain, New Zealand, Australia and Norway and they had already protested to their governments about the indiscriminate manner their affairs were being handled locally. He asked Tobiko to urgently intervene and direct the Inspector-General of Police, Joseph Boinnet to investigate Muhoro's alleged misconduct.
"We demand that you direct the Inspector-General of Police to start fresh investigation, under an independent and transparent system, to probe the circumstances under which our clients were defrauded of the land," Ahmednassir said in the letter that is copied to President Uhuru Kenyatta, Deputy President William Ruto, Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaiserry, Chief Justice Willy Mutunga and diplomats.
Interestingly, the Court of Appeal recently upheld a decision by Tatu City Ltd and Kofinaf Ltd to pull out of all the commercial disputes lodged by Nyagah and industrialist Vimal Shah.
Appellate Judges Erastus Githinji, Martha Koome and G.B.M. Kariuki ruled that seven directors of the two firms were privy to resolutions passed by the board during its meeting held on September 16, last year that the suits were filed without authority.
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A trust is a very common estate planning tool, and with good reason. Trusts can help you avoid probate and certain trusts can provide asset protection. Trusts can be complicated legal instruments, though, depending on the size and nature of the trust's estate. Regardless, an estate planning attorney can help you figure out the details. Here is what you need to know about creating a trust.
A trust is basically a fiduciary agreement between a trustee and the person creating the trust, known as the grantor. The term fiduciary simply means an agreement based on confidence and trust. The trust agreement provides the trustee the authority to obtain and manage all of your trust assets. The trustee is expected to manage those assets for the benefit of your named beneficiaries. The trust agreement will also include specific instructions about the management and distribution of your assets.
A trust needs to be funded so that the property you want to be controlled by the trust will actually be included in the trust. In other words, you need to do more than simply sign the trust agreement. After the trust is properly funded, the trustee can then manage all of the property in the event you become mentally incapacitated or after your death. The methods you need to use to fund your trust will likely depend on the type of assets. Not every asset can be funded into the trust the same manner.
There are basically three methods for properly funding a trust. The proper way to fund certain assets depends on the type of asset. These methods include making a change of title or ownership, making an assignment of ownership rights, and changing the named beneficiary. Each of these methods is easy to achieve, however, you must follow the required procedures to ensure that your transfer is done properly.
When you are deciding whether creating a trust is right for your plan, you should know there are different types of trusts with different purposes. Different trusts also have certain advantages and disadvantages. But, they all fall into one of two categories: either revocable or irrevocable. It is good to understand the differences between these irrevocable and revocable trusts.
When a trust is "revocable" the person creating the trust, the grantor, maintains the ability to modify the terms of the trust. The grantor can also revoke the trust completely at any time. For this reason, revocable trusts are very flexible, especially since circumstances can change requiring modifications.
Irrevocable trusts are different because they cannot be modified after they have been created. Nevertheless, being irrevocable can be a great benefit. Essentially, your assets are no longer considered a part of your estate so they are no longer subject to probate. Even though you are required to relinquish control of your assets with an irrevocable trust, you will enjoy valuable tax benefits.
There are two methods for modifying a revocable trust: amendment or restatement. Either way, the result is essentially the same. In certain circumstances, a trust amendment might be sufficient. For instance, marriage, children, or a substantial increase in your trust property are all reasons to consider amending your trust.
Furthermore, when the identity of your beneficiaries changes an amendment would be proper. Usually, this is an issue when a beneficiary dies or you change your mind about giving someone an inheritance.
Any property that is not properly funded into your trust will be required to go through probate. In other words, before you heirs can inherit those particular assets, the court must oversee the probate of your estate, which can be expensive and time-consuming. What that means is, if you overlook the need to fund all of your property, your trust may not be as effective as you expect.
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Home » How Parking Lot Sweeping Has Changed Over Time
Back in 1958, there was no parking lot sweeping industry. If you walked around the streets in the Bay area, you'd find only employees sweeping their respective parking lots, with brooms or antiquated, inefficient sweeping technologies. But Leonard J. Vella, Universal Site Service's founder, had a sparkle in his eye that would become the parking lot sweeping industry. He'd also invent new technology to make sweeping faster and more effective.
The history of our company and the industry are intricately entwined. Today, we want to explore how far we've come and explain some of the technological changes that make parking lot sweeping much simpler for you, our valued customers.
The Founding of the Commercial Sweeping Industry
Leonard J. Vella is known as the grandfather of the sweeping industry. But, back in 1958, he was just a new high school graduate with enthusiasm and work ethic. He started his own company called San Jose Commercial Services to help local businesses clean up. He spent long nights cleaning parking lots and days convincing business owners that having an outside cleaner would free up their staff to do other work for the business, work that is harder to contract out. He was a convincing salesman and a thorough cleaner, so his business soon found success.
Vella found so much success that he was having trouble keeping up. He brought on a partner, but it wasn't enough. Especially on nights where there were high winds or rain, Vella couldn't clean as many parking lots as he wanted to. The ride-on sweepers he was using also had difficulty picking up larger trash. Going over his work with a broom was inefficient. He quickly realized he needed to provide a faster and better clean for his clients and the solution was a better cleaner.
His daughter, Gina Vella, put it this way, "Once he refined the business and realized there was a market, but there wasn't an efficient sweeper to do the job other than a ride-on where he was exposed to the elements, he set out to develop a sweeper."
The Development of MASCO Sweepers
Sweeper trucks did exist when Vella started, but they were limited in size, power, and function. They looked more like go-carts than the professional and full-sized truck versions you see today. Some companies were already experimenting with new sweeping technologies for roads, but Vella, who felt he knew the parking lot industry best, wanted to come up with his own solution.
Inspiration often comes from unlikely places and connections. In his spare time, Vella was a boat racer. In 1975 he met Larry Dyck, who was building boat trailers for flat-bottomed speed boats. Vella and Dyck became friends over water skiing competitions and over their mutual love of the water. Together they set their minds to creating a better sweeper.
Vella explained his main problems to Dyck. As it stood, he was placing his sweepers into trailers, connecting them to a truck, and driving to his client's parking lot. There he had to unload the sweeper and then drive along (at its slow speed) to clean the lot. Wouldn't it be much more efficient if the actual truck was the sweeper? That way he would be protected from the rain too. And, was there a way to pick up larger debris with this larger sweeper?
Dyck was mechanically savvy and refined Vella's ideas. He chose a Ford Courier, the smallest pickup made in the 70s, as the foundation for the sweeper. Together, the two developed a better, larger sweeper and mounted it directly to the truck. Soon, they put the first model to work. It did such a good job that Vella bought nine more from Dyck. While only in their early stages, one day, these sweepers would become MASCO sweepers.
The Sweeping Industry Explodes
You can imagine the curiosity that the first truck-mounted sweeper would have caused. Even though he was mainly cleaning parking lots at night, Vella got a lot of attention for these unique and efficient cleaners. His friends in the industry were soon inquiring about buying their own. Other entrepreneurs started looking into the sweeping industry as a good opportunity for their own businesses.
Dyck and Vella sold more of the machines and incorporated a business called Mr. Air to do so. They hired a salesperson, Jim Miles, and many others to support the business. Vella turned back to focusing on his sweeping business and the service he provided to his customers. The industry as a whole continued to grow.
A major turning point came in the late 1980s when News Sweep was founded. This was the first newspaper for the commercial sweeping industry. In 1987 came the second publication, called SuperVac Quarterly. With connections and news about the industry growing, the first-ever power sweeping organization was founded. The founder was the salesperson that Vella and Dyck had hired, Jim Miles. It was called the National Contract Sweepers Institute, and it ended up serving 145 sweeping companies.
A Modern Sweeping Company & Vella's Retirement
For many more decades, Vella focused on expanding his business. He found customers well outside of San Jose and began adding new services that customers needed to have a perfectly maintained property and parking lot.
In 2005, Vella retired. Dyck bought Vella out of Mr. Air, and Vella's children, Gina Vella and Joe Vella took over the parking lot sweeping business. Joe had worked at the business alongside his father since he was 16, the same age Vella was when he originally founded the company. With so much experience Joe made the transition smooth. It was made smoother still by Gina, who had sharpened her management and leadership skills in the fashion industry. It was just the right combination of insider knowledge and experience with new ideas and strategies.
At this point, we were much more than the simple sweeping company that had started in 1958. In 2011, we adopted the name Universal Site Services to reflect all we do. After all, even newer technology has come along that allows us to provide our customers with a larger suite of services and take more of the essential (but time-consuming) property maintenance tasks off their plate.
We've added a team of experienced landscapers so we can handle all of our client's exterior property. New pressure washing equipment has allowed us to give parking lot asphalt a deeper clean. Plus, we've designed comprehensive day porter packages that let our clients truly relax knowing that their property is clean even when there's high traffic on it.
Our scope and our vision have grown, but we are still leading Universal Site Services with the values that our father committed to: loyalty, dedication, teamwork, and respect for the "feet on the street" that continue to make us successful.
We're excited about what the next chapter of our business will bring, and we hope you enjoy taking that journey with us.
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[No spoilers] What does Valar Dohaeris mean?
Just to add to what people have said. Saying "all men must die" is not really negative in its original meaning. As death is a gift. To respond with to that with " all men must serve" really means that first all men must live as life is a service and the many faced god(I think the statements started as a faceless man tradition) decides when you die. So when its used in conversation, it means that one day we will die and be free but for now we will do our duty.
So knowing what they literally mean doesnt matter unless you know how they interpret it.
Source: my own thoughts after reading. Feel free to disagree.
A different series: "life is a dream, from which we must all wake"
I'm a little rusty, but I'm pretty sure this information isn't revealed until ADWD. We learn that Valar Morghulis means 3.03 in ASOS when Dany translates it after hearing Missandei say it (just the way it happened in the show). But we don't learn that Valar Dohaeris means ADWD until ADWD.
Book readers had to wait 11 years to find out what Valar Dohaeris meant (and there was tons of speculation in that time. I don't think anyone got it right). Are you sure you want to spoil the meaning for yourself?
Are you sure that wasn't in ADWD? I remember the long wait between books, when a lot of people were trying to figure out what Valar Dohaeris meant, and the most popular guess had to do with something Ygritte said along the lines of ASOS. I didn't have to wait for AFFC, but I did wait for ADWD. I'm pretty sure that the meaning of it wasn't explicitly revealed until ADWD.
Also, the page on Valar Dohaeris from A Wiki of Ice and Fire sources the meaning of the phrase to a chapter ADWD in ADWD.
Correct, which is why the prevailing theory until ADWD was that it meant "All men must live" or "All men live first"
It also cites Chapter 22 from AFFC.
Not for the meaning. The footnote for Chapter 22 from AFFC follows the sentence: "It is the traditional response to the greeting, 'Valar Morghulis.'"
I suppose it's not explicit that it is the meaning, but that's what I thought when I read it for the first time a couple days ago.
I agree that it's a pretty minor spoiler. But then, GRRM chose to conceal the meaning of it on purpose, and it seems like HBO is doing the same. The dialogue between Melissandre and Thoros all had subtitles, except for the parts where they said "Valar Morghulis" and "Valar Dohaeris."
Does knowing the meaning "spoil" events from the show and ruin the story for you? No... but having to wait to find out what it means adds a little bit of wonder and anticipation to the story that would be lost just by looking it up or having someone tell you. Instant gratification spoils the experience, even if it doesn't spoil the story.
You just convinced a very eager man, who hasn't gotten his week's share of GoT, to skip reading this minor spoiler.
No it's not really important. If you wait to read those spoilers you'll be massively dissapointed when you find out. It's just a common saying, there's nothing that special about it.
I disagree. I'm sure GRRM choose this words of greeting for a good reason. It's not a huge plot twist but still it has some meaning.
As someone who didn't read all the books until after the first season of Game of Thrones on TV, I didn't feel those words were all that special of a reveal.
I can only imagine for readers who waited 11 years going crazy over theories though, lol.
Valar Morghulis = All men must die (as in all men are mortal).
Valar Doaheris = All men must serve (depends on context, but mostly means serving god/gods).
A common saying that is a respone to Valar Morghulis (All men must die), Valar Dohaeris means "All men must Serve".


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Men in polygamous relationships find it difficult to meet the needs of all their wives and children, and the result is unhappy and cash-strapped families, according to a landmark Malaysian study.
Polygamy is legal for Muslims, who make up more than 60 percent of Malaysia's population, allowing Muslim men to take up to four wives.
But activists and women's groups say polygamy is cruel and has deviated from its original purpose in Islam, which was to protect widows and orphans.
A study by advocacy group Sisters in Islam (SIS) found that the majority of first wives and children in polygamous families were unhappy with the arrangement.
Husbands and junior wives gave a more positive response, according to the study which backed activists' views that first wives are often forgotten after a man creates a new family.
"The husbands are the most advantaged in terms of fulfilling his desire and satisfaction in life. He has access to more than one sexual partner every day or night while the wives take turn," the study said.
According to preliminary data, more than 90 percent of the 523 children in households interviewed vowed not to enter into polygamy themselves, and two-thirds of first wives were against the practice.
"Generally, it is due to the fact that their right to demand (time and money) from their husband has decreased because their father now has another family," SIS researcher Syarifatul Adibah Mohamad Jodi told AFP.
"Despite some women saying they are not happy in the marriage, they have to accept it and they are resigned to it. They are in a vulnerable position -- financially or emotionally," she said.
SIS estimates that up to five percent of marriages in Malaysia are polygamous, a figure that has risen as rules limiting multiple marriage have been watered down over the years.
However, husbands were not entirely happy with the situation, either. Many of those surveyed said they found it "most difficult to fulfill the needs of the first wife and their children".
The study, which involved extensive interviews with 1,235 individuals from polygamous families, will be formally published next year.
SIS hopes it will trigger a change in legislation that allows the practice to flourish in Malaysia.
Adibah said that reforms should include ensuring that first wives are not cut off financially and that their consent is required before their husband enters into a second marriage.
Critics of polygamy say that such laws, where they exist, are frequently ignored in Malaysia.
Polygamy is illegal for non-Muslims in the multi-ethnic nation, which is also home to large ethnic Chinese and Indian communities.
Labels: Malaysia, Polygamy, Sharia, Women
Unknown 2 July 2018 at 13:15
Why should we say "NO" to Polygamy.. Our God Allah did not say "NO" . Unless it is okay to remove a part of Quran. Most of our Profits practiced Polygamy,
Marrying a poor man is not a crime. As for the demand of time and money?? Time given is equal and money is given out of justice but as in any marriage if the man loses his job due to health or is laid off etc..
Saying Yes to polygamy is saying yes to Islam unless you believe some how Allah has made a horrible mistake...
syeda Ibtisam Nafis 1 February 2019 at 08:23
A detailed rendering of the relevant verses in Surah an Nisaa follows.
"And if you have reason to fear that you might not act equitably towards orphans, then marry from among [other] women such as are lawful to you - [even] two, or three, or four: but if you have reason to fear that you might not be able to treat them with equal fairness, then [only] one - or [from among] those whom you rightfully posses. This will make it more likely that you will not deviate from the right course." (QURAN : Surah an Nisaa 4:3).


We all make typing mistakes, but due to a new type of scam, your fat fingers could cost you—big time.
It's called typosquatting—creating a website that has a domain name that is super similar to a legitimate, popular website, but takes advantage of common misspellings or accidental keystrokes. Examples recently discussed in the media include "twtter.com," "wikapedia.com," or "googgle.com," and are all designed to trick unsuspecting web users into visiting a malicioius website.
At best, typosquatting websites will simply display ads, objectionable material, or could be a storefront for goods of questionable authenticity.
At worst, these fake sites can look so real, they can trick you into revealing your login or payment credentials, or even place backdoors into your computer system or install ransomware without your knowledge.
Lately, scammers have been taking their efforts a step further by purchasing addresses that have ".om" endings (Oman's country suffix) because it's an easy typing mistake from ".com." Don't visit them, but know that addresses such as twitter.om, lego.om, icloud.om, marriot.om, panasonic.om, and pizzahut.om have all been registered to people not associated with the real brands.
Sometimes companies do purchase the web addresses that are common misspellings of their URLs and automatically redirect their customers (amazn.com is one)…but that is not always the case.
Google's Transparency report shows how many phishing sites or malware sites the company detects each week—and it's a lot. As of April 3 there were 16,127 malware sites and 43,987 phishing sites.
Don't think it can happen to you? Think again. Read what happened to one of our employees.
Since TDS was her provider and we assign tickets for service, she didn't think twice about calling the number. The person on the phone said they were with Microsoft, handling these cases on TDS' behalf. The phone advisor sent Molly a link so he could remote in to her computer to see what was going on.
She was told her computer was infected by a virus. When she asked which one she was told it was the kaboto virus. Fortunately, that was the moment when Molly started to get suspicious.
While she was doing her search, the phone advisor told her she would need to pay $250 to clean the virus off her computer and that she would need monthly or even weekly cleanings moving forward. She was also asked whether she did any personal banking on her machine.
By this point Molly had discovered that the "virus" wasn't real and it was all part of a scam. She hung up the phone, turned off her computer, and tried not to panic. Six minutes had passed since the "advisor" had gained remote access to her computer.
TDS' real Remote PC Support team discovered the scammer's digital fingerprints all over her files—likely scanning for information to steal her identity—and her computer was being loaded with inappropriate material. All in six minutes.
Double-check your URL location. Since you can't probably stop yourself from having fat fingers (who can?), check the web address after you're there. If you've really arrived at amazn.om and not amazon.com, don't click on any links. Leave immediately (and it might not be a bad idea to clear your browser cookies too).
Don't type URLs directly. Rather than risking typos, it could be safer to simply use a reliable search engine such as google.com or yahoo.com to find the site you want (but make sure those search site URLs are right too!).
Be skeptical—don't click links. When in doubt, don't call or click the links you see on your screen. Follow the guidelines for scareware and/or phishing scams. Also, don't hesitate to reboot your computer (a hard restart) if necessary to get rid of any popup messages.
If you did call or click, run antivirus software immediately. Make sure that software is up to date or malware might slip through. If you're not sure, you might want to do what Molly did—call the experts. TDS offers their Remote PC Support as a subscription service, or on a one-time basis. They can help you diagnose and resolve any problems.


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Thomas Kinkade Studios: Disney Dreams Collection 2020 Wall Calendar
By Thomas Kinkade
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Best-selling calendar title!
Printed on high-quality paper
Includes all major and significant holidays
Disney Dreams Collection by Thomas Kinkade Studios 2020 Wall Calendar features iconic Disney movie moments delightfully illustrated by Thomas Kinkade Studios.
Each monthly spread of this calendar features a full-color image, such as Sleeping Beauty or Alice in Wonderland, along with new images like 101 Dalmatians or Tangled Up In Love. Also included in the calendar is a September through December 2019 spread.
Star Trek Ships of the Line 2020 Wall Calendar
By CBS
The 2020 edition of this fan-favorite HORIZONTALLY-formatted calendar, the Star Trek Ships of the Line 2020 Wall Calendar is dedicated to showcasing spectacular images of the most famous vessels from the iconic franchise in a variety of iconic scenes and settings.
The panoramic calendar opens horizontally to maximize the detail and drama of each stunning piece of Star Trek art.
A Song of Ice and Fire 2020 Calendar: Illustrations by John Howe
By George R. R. Martin
The magical creatures of A Game of Thrones and beyond come to life in a 2020 calendar inspired by George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, featuring illustrations by acclaimed artist John Howe.
Fantastic beasts are not solely the purview of Newt Scamander. Such creatures also abound in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels—one of the most successful and beloved fantasy series ever written. And who better to bring these creatures to life than acclaimed artist John Howe, who has built a huge reputation for his stunning work in Middle-earth? Here are sphinxes and krakens, sea dragons and ice spiders—a thrilling panoply of creatures both real and legendary . . . and some a bit of both. Now in its tenth year, this annual calendar is a timely addition to a franchise that has continued to grow with each passing year.
12 STUNNING PAINTINGS—INCLUDING A BONUS FOLD-OUT POSTER!
Star Trek Discovery 2020 Wall Calendar
Based on the new hit series streaming on CBSAllAccess, this collectible Star Trek Discovery 2020 Wall Calendar celebrates the first season of Star Trek Discovery.
Star Trek Discovery, the newest addition to the fabled Star Trek legacy, boldly introduced new characters, conflicts, and adventures. Star Trek Discovery 2020 Wall Calendar will feature the cast and images from the first season.
Star Wars 2020 Box Calendar
By Trends International
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Calendar (316 pages)
Box Size: 5.3" x 6.2"
Comes with stand, for easy display
Harness the energy of the force with this Star Wars-themed Day-at-a-Time calendar brimming with stellar facts about your favorite jedi, creatures, planets, and more. Experience the power, intrigue, and rich history of intergalactic space, Star Wars style. Day-at-a-Time calendars make a perfect gift for someone on your list or for yourself. Day-at-a-Time calendars feature full-color, page-a-day designs (Saturday/Sunday combined) and a sturdy, self-standing easel.
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This calendar is REPRINT of vintage posters and magazine illustrations.
Wall Calendar 12 pages 8"x11" (size like magazine). Printed on heavy glossy paper.
This calendar is REPRINT of vintage posters and magazine illustration. Please search PIXILUV for a great collection of unique vintage calendars and postcards.
Star Wars 2020 Wall Calendar
Size: 12" x 24" (opened)
The last 4 months of 2019 on one spread and then individual spreads for January through December that include holidays and enough room to add important dates
Interstellar space is home to some of the galaxys best and brightest: Jedi, droids, and royalty. Are you prepared to jump through hyperspace to come face-to-face with your favorite characters, both old and new, who need your help to defeat the enemy? May the force be with you, young Padawan, as you use this 2020 Star Wars wall calendar. Sixteen-month wall calendars feature spacious grids for each month in 2020 as well as the last four months of 2019, printed on paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
Disney 2020 Daily Calendar
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From Aladdin to The Incredibles 2, this beautiful calendar features a daily full-color image from Disney and Pixar's most iconic feature films and shorts, accompanied by exclusive insider information, fun trivia, interesting plot notes, or memorable quotes from the films.
Star Trek 2020 Wall Calendar: The Original Series
From the "#1 cult television series of all time" (TV Guide), the Star Trek 2020 Wall Calendar: The Original Series features full-color photos of the entire original bridge crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, including Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), First Officer Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), Dr. Leonard McCoy (DeForest Kelley), Lieutenant Sulu (George Takei), Lieutenant Uhura (Nichelle Nichols), Ensign Chekov (Walter Koenig), and Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott (James Doohan).
For more than 50 years, Star Trek: The Original Series has served as the basis for modern science fiction storytelling, and the base from which generations of fandoms are formed.


The secrets of audio mastering.
Mastering engineer Eric Boulanger talks about the process of mastering audio for music recordings. Topics include how he got into audio engineering after being a professional violinist, the process of mastering (especially for vinyl), the "loudness wars" (or as Eric prefers, the "loudness plague"), how he started his current facility called The Bakery, stories from mastering such titles as the soundtrack from La La Land and albums by Rufus Wainwright, Diana Krall, and Colbie Calliat, his involvement in Apple's "Mastered for iTunes" initiative, the real value of high-resolution audio, answers to chat-room questions, and more.


Berlin, 22 January 2016 – The drastic reform measures by Poland's newly-elected Law and Justice Party (PiS) risk politicising and paralysing the Constitutional Tribunal and are therefore a danger to democratic institutions in Poland. This was the main conclusion of a panel debate on Polish democracy organised in Berlin today by Democracy Reporting International and the Humboldt-Viadrina Governance Platform.
The debate followed the decision of the European Commission on 15 January to launch a rule-of-law probe into Poland's compliance with the EU's democracy standards and heated debates in the European Parliament.
The panelists did not question that PiS had legitimately won a majority in the October 2015 parliament elections, and that many Polish voters agreed with the party's line that Poland needs fundamental reforms in the social, economic and political field. However, many speakers expressed concern that the party was over-reaching, trying to effect a complete 'regime change' away from democracy, although it won the elections within this democratic system. The panel expressed particular concern that PiS seemed to disrespect the rule of law, one of the fundamental values of the European Union.
Prof. Gesine Schwan, a political scientist and key figure in German-Polish relations for decades, noted that the gains of PiS should be seen as part of a wider malaise with democracy in Europe – a sense that voters in many countries had too little to say in the face of pressures of globalisation and strong EU member states, notably Germany. She however rejected PiS' response to focus on nationalism and to concentrate power.
Prof. Tomasz Pietrzykowsky from the law chair at Katowice University noted that some of the recent reforms raised serious concerns, in particular in relation to the Constitutional Tribunal and the public prosecutors. He nevertheless judged that overall there were still strong checks and balances in the Polish system, in particular an independent judiciary, private media and local self-government.
Dr. Kai-Olaf Lang, expert on Poland at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, stressed that PiS should be seen as a party of conviction that represents the beliefs of a considerable part of the Polish electorate. He described the party's culture as 'antagonistic majoritarianism' and warned that Poland risked loosing the political center.
Constitutional expert Michael Meyer-Resende from Democracy Reporting International indicated that Europe should draw a clear line between legitimate implementation of political programmes on the one hand and unacceptable changing of the rules of the game of democratic competition. He welcomed the launching of the EU's rule-of-law framework as the right signal. He argued that the government change in Poland showed that democracy works and underlined that it should remain that way.
For more information, please see DRI's briefing paper Reform of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal.


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By Weibin Deng, Head of Asia Pacific, World Platinum Investment Council
China's affinity for platinum is indisputable – the country is the world's largest consumer of platinum and the largest market for platinum jewellery. Imports of platinum into China reached 3.5 million ounces in 2021 – over 1.2 million ounces larger than identified platinum demand in the country.
Platinum is valued for both its precious metal and industrial metal status. Its physical and catalytic properties mean that it is widely used in a range of industrial applications that are central to the global economy. It is perhaps best known for its use in auto catalysts in diesel vehicles – the number one global source of demand for platinum. Platinum is also used as a catalyst in the petrochemical sector and in the production of nitric acid, a key feedstock of fertiliser.
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The recent Beijing Winter Olympics showcased China's commitment to FCEVs. Over 850 PEM hydrogen fuel cell buses were used across the event to transport participants around the main competition site, Zhangjiakou, and the alpine competition zone at Yanqing.
Inaugural Shanghai Platinum Week, 2021
In June 2021, the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC), which was formed by the leading platinum producers in 2014 to develop the market for platinum investment demand, initiated and jointly hosted the inaugural Shanghai Platinum Week, together with China Gold Association and China Precious Metals Industrial Committee. Shanghai Platinum Week 2021 consisted of several satellite events with a two-day central summit focused on the platinum group metals (PGMs) market in China. It received strong support from leading companies in the PGMs value chain, including WPIC members as well as BASF, Johnson Matthey, Chinese PGM fabricators and major banks and traders. In recognition of South Africa's regional importance to the PGM market – 72% of the world's annual platinum production comes from there – the South African ambassador to Beijing delivered opening remarks to the summit alongside the South African government's Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy.
Overall, the event was extremely well supported, with nearly 800 in-person attendees and more than 40,000 attendees online.
Shanghai Platinum Week 2022
Inspired by the success of last year's event and encouraged by positive feedback from attendees, WPIC and its partners are delighted to be reprising Shanghai Platinum Week in 2022. Indeed, it is hoped that it will become a regular fixture in the PGMs industry's calendar as a means of further enhancing the links between China and the important PGM markets.
Shanghai Platinum Week 2022 is due to take place in the last week of June, again as a dual in-person and virtual event, with in-person attendance available to residents of China. The event already has the support of key players including LPPM, Anglo American, BASF, Johnson Matthey and PGI. Details of how to register to attend will be released in due course at www.shanghaiplatinumweek.com, which is currently under development.
WPIC is proud to be playing a leading role in Shanghai Platinum Week, bringing together participants in the platinum and PGMs market to broaden co-operation and understanding as well as supporting market development here in China, and beyond.
Weibin Deng is the head for Asia Pacific at World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC). He joined WPIC in 2017 and set up the WPIC China office in Shanghai. WPIC has grown to be a leading organisation in China for platinum market research and investment development over the past few years. It has partnered with various domestic institutions in developing China's platinum investment market. Deng previously worked in New York and Singapore for more than 10 years, serving global banks in the commodities market.


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Set up as shown with cones evenly spaced out.
The distance between the cones can be modified depending on your players abilities.
Player(s) dribbles through the cones diagonally performing toe taps backwards to get through the cones and then pushing the ball back between the cones with the exterior of their feet.
Players should aim to not touch the cones, neither with the ball nor their feet.
Touches on the ball should be with the sole of the feet as the player moves their body accordingly and then a firm forward push with the exterior of the feet.
Player(s) should concentrate on moving their feet accordingly to get themselves through the area. Taking quick side steps as required and remaining on their toes after each touch.
Players should turn and repeat the movement working on the other side.
Quick small touches should be taken when moving diagionally and a big touch should be taken when pushing the ball out with the exterior of the feet.
Cone Sole Roll
Player(s) dribbles through the cone performing 1 touch with the sole of the right foot dragging the ball across their body and 1 touch with the sole of the left foot to bring the ball back across to the other side.
Cone Toe Taps
Player(s) dribbles through the cones performing toe taps to get through the cones without touching them, neither with the ball nor their feet.
Drag and Push Pass with Forward Dribble
Get players working in two's coming forward, dragging and pushing the ball before dribbling forward and passing the ball across. This drill builds confidence and will show holes in technique.
Passing and Receiving
Close control dribble
Players stand in a line with one ball each and take it in turns to run around the cones (space the cones around 5 metres apart).
The dribbling player should aim to keep the ball close to their feet at all times as they navigate around the cones.
As they approach the centre cone they run around it before moving onto the next cone. Every time they go round an outside cone the next cone should be the middle one.
MORE Dribbling DRILLS
Dribble and Push Forwards
Player dribble the ball forwards before dragging it back and pushing it forwards again. The contact with the boot should involve a push rather than tap.
Dribble and turn 1 - Right foot only
With a ball each players dribble the ball around the area with their right foot only.
Dribble and turn 2 - Left foot only
With a ball each players have to dribble the ball around the area with their left foot only.
Dribble and turn 3 - Using both feet
Players with a ball each and have to dribble the ball around the area using both feet and any additional skills they have already learned. i.e. turns, step overs etc.
Dribble Maze
Skills dribbling - players dribble with the ball to the first cone which they should then run around in an anti-clockwise direction. They then run to the second cone and run around this one in an anti-clockwise direction as well. From this point players run through the two gates before running from the near right to far left cone, along the back edges of the blue cones (far left to far right) and finally around the near left cone before dribbling back to the touchline.
Dribbling - Get your call up
A fun game for all - all players are numbered (in the animation from 1-4). The coach plays a pass straight down the middle of the two lines of players. As soon as they have made this pass they must call out a number. The players whose number has been called out must sprint to try and win the ball. The player who is first to the ball can then turn and dribble to their side. The team with the most balls at the end of the drill is the winner.
Drinks Stations!
The coach calls out any of the four directions: Coke, 7 Up, Sprite or Pepsi. The players must dribble their ball in the direction that the coach has called. The coach can introduce other commands such as milkshake - kids do a forward roll, Sparkling water - All players link arms around the coach, Orange juice - all players hop on one leg.
Set out as many gates as possible within the area (2 discs, 2 yards apart). Each player has a ball. Group in pairs. Player 1 must dribble through as many gates as possible in a specified time limit. Player 2 must try and shadow his partner and each time he is able to kick his ball and it hits the ball of his partner, Player 1 loses a point. One point per gate.
End Zone Party
Set out an endzone 5 yards wide from each endline. Play 4 v 4. One ball per group. The red team is in possession of the ball. The object of the game is to advance the ball to the attacking endzone. A goal is scored when a player dribbles the ball into the endzone and stops the ball with the sole of his foot. No defenders are allowed in this area. You can choose to make the endzones neutral such that either team can score in both endzones.
Figure of 8
Close control dribbling with the ball. This practice is a good practice to set up as part of a skill circuit where the players pratice lots of variations of dribbling. Place the cones about 5 metres apart and ask the players to dribble around the cones in a figure of eight as fast as they can.
Section off four 5 x 5 yard squares in the corners of your 20 x 20 yard area. Station 3 players without a ball in each corner area. Before the game starts, the coach can tell the players the story of frogger, who jumps from lily pad to lily pad visiting his friends. He must return home before dark or else his mother will give him a good tongue lashing. Once the game begins, the coach shouts out, "Frogger!" Players must run from their corner area to the next sequential corner area as shown in the diagram. Continue the activity until players return to the area where they started.
Gate Attack
Players dribble around the area, keeping the ball close to their feet whilst avoiding the other players. When the coach calls out a colour players must try and dribble through a gate of that colour as quickly as possible (in this case the red gate).
Gatekeeper 2
The object of the game is to dribble to each of the gates in the area. Once a pair reaches the gate, they must play the ball through the cones 3 times back and forth before moving onto the next gate. If another ball is struck or a cone is moved 1 penalty point is occured. Score 3 points for each gate successfully negotiated.
The object of the game is for player 1 to lose his shadowing partner, player 2. Player 2 must dribble at speed, tracking player 1. When the coach shouts out, "Who you gonna call?" The kids reply "Ghostbusters!" At this point everyone freezes. The coach should gauge the distance between partners as a measurement of their success.
How long left ref ?
The players line up at one end of the grid with the coach the other end. The players will then shout "how long left ref?" The coach will then give them a time e.g. 5 mins and then counts 1-2-3-4-5 and turns to face the players who are dribbling towards him. Anyone still moving has to go back to the begining. The winner is the first one to touch the coach.
Inside Outside Dribble
Player dribble down a line moving the ball out using the ouside of the boot and back in with the instep.
Instep to Instep
Player dribbles the ball moving the ball from instep to instep, one touch on each foot.
Instep to Instep Moving then Turn
Instep to instep on the spot. Player hopping up and down at the same time. On coach's command turn and dribble 3m. At that end resume on the spot instep to instep.
Instep to Instep, then Lateral Drag
Amalgamation of the previous 2 practices. On the spot move the ball from instep to instep. On coach's command, drag ball laterally using the sole of the boot twice, before playing it back to the starting position with the instep.
Interior exterior free dribble
Player(s) dribble from one cone to the other. They work on taking touches with the interior and exterior of both feet. They commence by taking a touch with the interior of one foot and then pushing the ball out with the exterior of the other foot before bring the ball back with the interior of the same foot and repeating with the exterior of the other foot. Player(s) work from one cone and back to the other.
Diagonal Toe taps & exterior
Set up as shown with cones evenly spaced out. The distance between the cones can be modified depending on your players abilities. Player(s) dribbles through the cones diagonally performing toe taps backwards to get through the cones and then pushing the ball back between the cones with the exterior of their feet. Players should aim to not touch the cones, neither with the ball nor their feet.


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Impact Series: Combatting Online Sexual Exploitation of Children in the Philippines
By Paige Mason and Justin Archangel
From 2010 to 2020, internet penetration in the Philippines grew explosively, from 25 percent to 50 percent of the population. While global connectivity has provided staggering benefits, the Philippines has also emerged in recent years as a hotspot for a related phenomenon—the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC)--in which traffickers produce, possess, or facilitate visual depictions of sexual abuse of a minor. Often, OSEC is live-streamed and sold to foreign perpetrators. To bolster efforts to investigate, prosecute, and convict those perpetrating OSEC, the US Department of State (DoS) and the Government of the Philippines (GoPH) signed the Child Protection Compact (CPC) in April 2017.
Social Impact's Findings and Recommendations
To assist the CPC in targeting its countertrafficking programming, Social Impact (SI) led a baseline study which identified gaps in case data collection, investigator coordination, and child trauma reduction measures. SI also assessed the extent to which CPC objectives were met and whether there were any observed changes in OSEC and child labor trafficking case handling. Both studies consisted of extensive desk review and secondary data analysis, along with key informant interviews and an online survey with actors fighting these crimes on the frontlines, such as law enforcement, social workers, prosecutors, and judges.
At baseline, SI's team found that OSEC case reports were inconsistently directed to multiple law enforcement agencies and failed to collect specific information about the crime. The resulting duplication of efforts drained valuable resources and caused significant delays.
In response to the finding, SI recommended a universal triaging protocol for case referrals among all law enforcement agencies. The GoPH has since established the Philippines Internet Crimes against Children Center (PICACC) to provide a triaging function for the efficient assignment of OSEC cases, a direct link between foreign law enforcement, domestic anti-human-trafficking units, and police investigators. Since 2019, over 400 children have been rescued through PICACC operations.
SI also proposed case documentation standards requiring the age and sex of survivors and offenders, the type of trafficking, and region where it occurred. Numerous partners, including the national police, adopted this recommendation in recognition of the importance of richer data analysis of where OSEC cases occur, gender dynamics, and trends in OSEC investigation and prosecution.
A Closer Look: The Impact of Our Work
The evaluation team's work helped instigate institutional change and contributed to more immediate, personal impacts where recommendations were utilized to improve the trial experience for OSEC survivors.
In previous OSEC trial systems, child survivors were required to testify live in court against the accused, often a close family member, which is a difficult and potentially re-traumatizing experience. SI's baseline team recommended videotaped interviews as an alternative to live testimony. In response, and as part of their own child protective measures, International Justice Mission (IJM) supported 53 cases with 111 video interviews. Approximately 81 percent of these interviews were used pre-trial to establish probable cause for case filing, protecting 90 children from potential re-traumatization (IJM, 2020). By October 2021, the Philippine's Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking held a roundtable with high-level judges, lawyers, and lawmakers, discussing the potential institutionalization of video interviews.
At baseline, SI also recommended the use of interdisciplinary, hands-on training to increase the acceptance and use of digital evidence, which could substitute child testimony. IJM implemented these capacity-building methods in training over 250 prosecutors and law enforcement personnel on digital evidence collection, preservation, and presentation. One-third of legal professionals interviewed at endline shared that there is increasing use of digital evidence in lieu of survivor testimony. As these practices become more widely used, the burden of conviction may no longer rest upon the child survivors' testimonies.
The CPC's impact is sustained through the collaboration and continuous learning it supported with partners dedicated to improving their effectiveness in investigating and prosecuting perpetrators, protecting families, and supporting child survivors. The DoS Trafficking in Persons Office recognized the merits of pre-recorded video testimonies, stating, "the video evidence has been a factor in convincing/encouraging defendants, especially aunts, uncles, parents, to plead guilty and spare the child a court date and giving testimony against a loved one."
By illuminating areas for improvement throughout OSEC case proceedings in the Philippines, SI's CPC team contributed to national efforts to safeguard survivors of OSEC as their cases move through the justice system.
The work described in this Impact Story was performed by Social Impact in partnership with Encompass LLC.
Please see our related blog about our recent webinar titled, Using Evidence and Learning to Shine a Light on Modern Slavery – Participatory Evaluation Techniques, and recording of the full session.
Paige Mason acted as the senior evaluation specialist for the CPC Philippines baseline and endline evaluations. She specializes in program strategy, adaptive management, and counter-trafficking.
Justin Archangel is a Sr. Program Associate with Social Impact and served as a project manager for the US-PH CPC Partnership endline evaluation. He specializes in participatory techniques in program monitoring and evaluation, as well as digital transformation and workstream optimization.
IJM. (2020, May). Online Sexual Exploitation of Children in the Philippines: Analysis and Recommendations for Governments, Industry, and Civil Society [PDF]. Philippines: IJM.


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Who are we? How did the world become what it is today? What paths did humanity traverse along the way? Patterns in Prehistory, Fifth Edition, is a comprehensive and engaging survey of humanity's past three million years. It brings together theories and archaeological examples to pose questions about who we are and the means by which humanity evolved into what it is today. Ideal for introductory courses in world prehistory and origins of complex societies, Patterns in Prehistory, Fifth Edition, offers a unified and thematic approach to the four great transformations--or patterns--that characterize humanity's past: the origins and evolution of culture; the origins of modern humans and human behaviors; the origins of agriculture; and the origins of complex societies, civilizations, and pre-industrial states. Integrating theoretical approaches with archaeological data from the Middle East, Mesoamerica, North and South America, Egypt, China, the Indus Valley, and temperate Europe, Patterns in Prehistory, Fifth Edition, reveals how archaeologists decipher the past. It demonstrates how theory and method are combined to derive interpretations and also considers how interpretations evolve as a result of accumulating data, technological advances in recording and analyzing data sets, and newer theoretical perspectives. This new edition of Patterns in Prehistory provides: * Fresh insights with the addition of coauthor Deborah Olszewski, who has carefully reviewed and revamped the material with an eye toward making the text clearly understandable to today's students * Updated discussions throughout, including expanded information on post-processual archaeology, current methodologies, and technological advances * Approximately 250 illustrations and maps, more than half of which are new to this edition * Groundbreaking research on new discoveries of hominin fossils, genetic research, prehistoric migrations, the peopling of the Americas, and theories of the origins of agriculture and the origins of complex societies * Timelines for all relevant chapters as well as an overarching timeline for the entire book to help students place events in context * Extensively updated chapter bibliographies and chapter endnotes
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Sarunas Milisauskas· 1.1 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this book is four-fold: to introduce English-speaking students and scholars to some of the outstanding archaeological research that has been done in Europe in recent years; to integrate this research into an anthropological frame of reference; to address episodes of culture change such as the transition to farming; the origin of complex societies, and the origin of urbanism, and to provide an overview of European prehistory from the earliest appearance of humans to the rise of the Roman empire. In 1978, the Academic Press published my book European Prehistory which, typically for that period, emphasized cultural evolution, culture process, technology, environment, and economy. To produce a new version and an up- to-date prehistory of Europe, I have invited contributions from specialists in the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Bronze and Iron Ages. Thus while this version of European Prehistory is a new book, however, it still incorporates some data from the 1978 version, particularly in The Present Environment and Neolithic chapters. Like its predecessor, this edition is structured around selected general topics, such as technology, trade, settlement, warfare, and ritual.
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by Dr. Manish Bhatia
"Therapies which have such undefined boundaries, that they may at any time accept new remedies, and may like wise retain or reject old remedies, cannot offer the security necessary in service of a patient,and in the intrest of science.
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I personally can not relate to these words. I think Dr. Schuessler was a bit too impressed with the science. Medicine is not a set of laws to build a building. It can not have fixed boundaries. Human organism and life in general is very dynamic in nature. There are multitude of factors within our body that affect our body and there are equally numerous factors outside our body that can affect our body. If you run some statistics (permutations and combinations) for such factors, you will relaise that there are millions of possible ways in which all those factors can affect human health. The dynamism of human health and the process of disease will make it impossible for any medical science to become static and fixed. A system which is flexible enough to change with the need of the time is the best possible one. Every day we have newer disease forms, the environmental factors are changing, the socio-cultural setup of every nation is under flux, the human susceptability is also changing. How can a medical system have sharply defined boundaries if there is so much chaos in the people on which it has to be applied? The system has to be dynamic – as dynamic as is the process of health and disease. Only then it will be able to serve the humanity indefinitely. Rigidity and lack of change are no guarantee for security. Security comes with an ever increasing ability to understand the process of health and disease and from the ability to change with our understanding of that process and the factors that affect it.
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Round gowns continue to appear into the later 18th century, even as the waistlines shift higher to keep up with fashion trends in the 1790s. The round gown doesn't go away, but it's a fairly different garment at the end of the 18th century than it was in around 1775; it continues into the 19th century (as seen in V&A T.355-1980 and Colonial Williamsburg 2009-43,3 for example).
For additional styles of gowns with fitted backs, see the 18th century women's long gowns elsewhere on this site. For a related style, see the dresses for small children as well as the girls' clothing linked from the 18th century children's clothing linkspage.


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Each week, the students of MCS join in chapel programs.
Elementary students have chapel each Monday morning between 8:15 and 9:30. The preschool through 3rd grade classes currently support a little girl who lives in India through tithing in chapel each week. Our kindergarten students recently held a "Flea Market" sale in which they brought their own toys and other possessions to school and sold them for a nickel each. The students learned tithing and other money concepts through this fun activity, but then they shared their earnings in chapel by giving it all to their sponsored child in India.
Middle and high school students have separate chapel programs on Thursdays. Each group also has weekly small group gatherings. For high school students, small groups are led by Junior and Seniors who have gone through an interview process with the Spiritual Life Committee. Middle school small groups are led by adult mentors.


Jarkko Ruutu – Super Pest or Super Hero?
Every NHL team has at least one – the mucker, the grinder, the pest, the shift-disturber; a third or fourth line player that heads into the corners with his head down and his elbows up, looking to raise the energy of his teammates, and hopefully draw a penalty for his efforts. They are the guys you love to hate when they play against your team, and the guys you love to have when they wear your team's uniform.
Through the first part of the NHL schedule, the one word that describes the Ottawa Senators is inconsistent. However, one line combination that has played above their abilities, going back to last season, is Ottawa's third line of Chris Neil, Chris Kelly and Jarkko Ruutu. There is no doubt that Chris Kelly is the playmaker on this line, with Chris Neil providing the muscle as Ottawa's enforcer (along with defenceman Matt Carkner), which leaves Jarkko Ruutu as the resident shift-disturber.
Love him or hate him (most hockey fans hate him); there is no doubt that Ruutu has carved out a role for himself in the NHL. The feisty Fin recently reached a career milestone of his own to go along with Daniel Alfredsson's 1,000 points and Sergei Gonchar's 1,000 games. In his last game, Ruutu reached the 1,000 penalty minute plateau.
The third round selection (68th overall) of the Vancouver Canucks in the 1998 entry draft, Ruutu has played nine full seasons in the league and parts of two others (he played in 8 games with Vancouver in 1999-2000 and 21 games in 2000-2001). In 590 NHL games with the Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins and the Ottawa Senators, he has 56 goals and 77 assists to go along with his 1,000 minutes in the sin bin. Last season, at thirty-four years old, he played all 82 games and set career highs in goals scored (12) and total points (26).
While controversy usually follows Ruutu around on the ice, he is a quiet man off the ice (and one heck of a Zamboni driver). His frequent "diving" has not earned him many fans around the league, but they may one day lead him to competing in the Summer Olympics. He has been suspended on several occasions, perhaps the most famous suspension coming during his first season with Ottawa when he lost two games for "biting" the finger of Buffalo Sabres forward Andrew Peters. Ruutu's response when asked post-game about the incident was that Peters had gouged his eye and stuck his fingers in Ruutu's mouth – it was a natural response to chomp down on the fingers.
One area where Ruutu differs from most bottom-six NHL forwards is the fact that when Finland enters International competitions, whether it is the World Championship or the Olympics, the Helsinki native is always wearing the national colours with pride and representing his country. While he is still looking to have his name etched on the Stanley Cup, he has a silver (2006) and a bronze (2010) medal from the Olympics and three silver (1998, 2001 and 2007) and a bronze (2006) at the World Championship, a very impressive collection of hardware for a grinder.
In the final year of his contract with Ottawa, there is a very real possibility he has earned a contract extension. He has become a fan favourite with the Sens Army and along with Chris Kelly; he is a very effective penalty killer. The spotlight may not shine on Ruutu very often, but he has certainly brought an interesting style to a Senators team searching for an identity. Perhaps Ruutu can be the first nominee for a Super-Pest Award – the "Esa Tikkanen Trophy"… He knows his role and he is one of the best in the league when it comes to annoying his opposition into taking a penalty.
So, what do you think hockey fans – Jarkko Ruutu: Super Pest or Super Hero?


This month we're featuring Hugh Roberts. Hugh originally caught our attention with his mystical slow shutter images, and we became captivated by how he saw his hometown – Cape Town, South Africa. Check out Hugh's feed and get ready for some jawdropping images that will inspire you to get out and explore!
This month we're featuring Nikita Ducarroz. We all follow people who just make us laugh, entertain us, or whom we just admire. Nikita is one of those people whom doesn't take herself seriously even though she's seriously talented. As one of the only females in the world who can backflip a BMX bike her Instagram feed is full of action, spills, and a behind the scenes look at the making of a pro at the start of her career. Follow @nikitabmxgirl today and add some excitement and silliness to your day.
Neal caught our attention right away which his magical slow shutter photos and the breathtaking way he plays with light in his hometown. Be sure to follow along on Neal's Instagram feed to view his city in a whole new light.
Cape Town, South Africa has some interesting Instagrammers and @instacptguy is right up there with the best. Following along with him on Instagram you'll find a guy who enjoys experimenting with his camera and capturing the beauty of the natural world.
CAMERAS: Nikon D3200 with Sigma 18-200mm or 10-20mm lens.
ACCESSORIES: JOBY GripTight GorillaPod, GorillaPod SLR-Zoom, Gorillapod Action Tripod, GPod Mini Mag, Ultrafit Sling Strap, REI Headlamp, Flashlight, Remote Trigger.
I have always enjoyed taking pictures, but when I got my iPhone in January 2014 my life changed. I downloaded Instagram and started Gramming.
Why did you start taking photos?
I enjoy it and as a designer it's a way of expressing what I see.
When did you join Instagram and why did you join?
I joined in November of 2012 when I got my iPad, but hardly posted anything until I got my iPhone in January 2014 and had more access to it more frequently.
What is your favorite image you've posted to Instagram and why?
I have so many favorites, but there are three that stand out. Table Mountain, Cape Town City, and Cape Back Roads. (These are the things I love to see).
What do you use the most, DSLR or Smartphone?
Are there any photo apps you recommend?
No I edit most of my images on my phone and use Lightroom. The Instagram editing tool is awesome. As for the filters, I do not use filters.
Are you a professional photographer or hobbyist?
It's a hobby but I can see myself moving into it professionally over the next few years.
Do you attend or have you attended photography workshops, classes etc?
Yes I am currently attending a 9 week photography course.
Do you carry a camera daily? Which one?
Yes I do, it hardly leaves my sight. One never knows when a great moment arises and you would like to capture that perfect moment.
Which fellow instagrammer do you admire the most?
I admire Brendon Wainwright @brendon_wainwright for his creativity and dedication to taking the perfect landscape pictures.
Any advice to those staring out?
Do not give up before you have even tried. Practice makes perfect. Think about the end result before you take a picture.
Omar "O M A R" describes himself as an artist/ athlete/ adrenaline junkie on Instagram. One look at his page and you'll see that he's a guy who lives everyday to the fullest and does it with a smile. If ever we're having a ho-hum day at JOBY we take a peak at Omar's page to bring our spirits back up. Omar Dean another JOBY Advocate we're proud to be associated with!
ACCESSORIES: JOBY Action Gorillapod, Action Clamp & Locking Arm, GorillaPod Original, GorillaPod SLR-Zoom, Suction Cup & Locking Arm/ GorillaPod Arm, Action Grip, Action Adapter Kit, Hub Adapter, Jib Kit & Pole Pack, and Feiyu-tech G4 Gimbal Stabilizer.
Back when EVERYONE use have/carry a point and shoot camera, my friends and I would go to things like live events to a night on the town. My buddies brother & I would stand side by side of each other and take group photos of our friends throughout the night. I would come home and look at my shots, and would find a few (as in maybe a dozen) good ones. I would hop online to upload my photos (this was back in the myspace days) & would see that my buddies brother had taken similar shots as me, but they were 10 times better. This irritated me so I picked his brain on technique and did my own research on composition, lighting, and etc. I kept on practicing, practicing, practicing till I finally started to see the progression I was looking for.
I joined Instagram Spring 2012. I had just bought an Iphone 3 before a trip to Jackson Hole, WY. I wanted a different platform to showcase my photos where you could connect with other like minded individuals. Back then editing apps were not as sophisticated as they are now, so the filter choices Instgram provided at that time were legit!
It's hard to narrow it down to one, as I shoot various styles of photos but at this present moment I would have to say its one of my more recent pictures from Beaver Creek Colorado.
If you're a professional photographer tell us a little about it. Brief 2-4 sentences.
Through figuring out what I really enjoy shooting and what I can actually do a great job at shooting; I have come to figure out through the years that action sports and music festivals are my favorite style to shoot, and that's currently what I do.
YES! Knowledge is power. Photo stores and things like Groupon offer great affordable options for some one trying to get their learn on!
Sheet Metal Worker by Day, Marketing, research and development by night!
Have a vision to design, create, & capture a story you not only think, but feel is worthy of sharing with the world. As you do these things, help out as many people along the way as possible.
People come and go, NEVER give up on your PASSION!!!
JOBY headquarters is based near San Francisco; which is what lead us to gcmak. His captivating images of the Golden Gate Bridge and his Instagram videos of fog rolling over the bay had us hooked and following his page.
Ever since I was a child but I started getting more serious into photography in 2007 and really began to explore more advanced techniques in 2014.
Photography is a way for me to explore the world around me and get to meet interesting and talented individuals. It's often relaxing and satisfying.
2013 as a way to get inspired by talented photographers and to share my experiences while traveling as well as life living in the Bay Area.
Taken in January 2015 at Ocean Beach near Sutro Baths, this is my favorite image because I was not expecting low-tide and certainly not a "ninja" who would be performing fire tricks during an awesome sunset.
More photos are taken with a smartphone but I've started to bring my larger cameras around now.
If smartphone are there any photo apps you recommend?
I use the native camera app in iOS, which has powerful editing abilities if needed. If I feel the need to be more creative I've used the app Enlight which is very powerful and beautifully designed.
When I was a child yes, but now I mostly attend meet-ups, events, Instagram Meets. I will occasionally attend free informational sessions put on by Adobe.
I work in Learning and Development within a sales company primarily as a Learning Management System Administrator.
Just go out and shoot. No matter where you live or what your interests are, you can find inspiration from everyday and seemingly mundane locations or subjects.
Follow @gcmak . . .


The Thunderbird Field II Plaza at the entrance to the new Scottsdale Airport terminal, business center and restaurant will include a monument with information on Thunderbird Field II and its military history. The Plaza's centerpiece will be a Stearman PT-17, the aircraft used for training at Thunderbird Field II. The service plaques for all of our armed services as well as the revered POW-MIA plaque will be on permanent display.
Learn about the history of the 3 Thunderbird Fields, current Scottsdale airport operations & the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial.
How to file an Arizona Revocable Living Trust without an attorney. This talk will cover what is a Living Trust, define terms, such as grantor, trustee,Living will, advance directive, power of attorney and more.


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Foreword to the 2020 Manifesto
Government and Democracy
Respect for the human person
Defence and Foreign Policy
Regional Elections 2021
General Election December 2019
Where are you ?
SCP standing in 5 Regional areas
SCP candidate for the Western Isles
Scottish leader speaks on the need for banking reform
Scottish Annual Conference and AGM
Scottish Referendum - what independence?
Holyrood's Shame
Will it be a fight skirmish or walkover ?
Scottish Executive Council
SCP Campaigns for consumers
SNP still looking to join the EURO
Huge Defence Implications of Scottish Independence
Scottish News Link
first national conference in 2014
The first national Conference of the Christian Party was held on 11th October 2014 in Glasgow, where John Cormack, Chairman of the Scottish Christian Party opened the meeting with a reading from Jeremiah 6 and commented that we are to be lights in the darkness. He told the audience that everyone is needed, and God had equipped us and will meet all our needs as we stand for truth, justice and righteousness in the nation.
Jeff Green welcomed members to the first National Conference and AGM of the three countries comprising the United Kingdom Christian Party. In the wake of an emphatic 'No' vote in the Scottish Independence Referendum, the leadership of Christian Party is relieved that the status of the United Kingdom remains simply - United. It is no coincidence that the United Kingdom is called so, or the United States for that matter.
Let us not be like the people of Isaiah's time who kept on hearing but didn't understand, and kept on seeing but didn't perceive. Instead we must be like Isaiah when the Lord asked 'Whom shall I send ?, and he said 'Here I am, Send me'. So when these challenges come to our nation, we will know the will of God through circumstances and counsel and we can be confident of our position on any given issue.
Jeff talked about the launch of the party's Manifesto. The leaders, having spent the last six months revising it, are confident that these policies put the party on a firm footing to challenge the mainline parties. The Christian Party is unique in that the principles behind its Manifesto do not change with every wind of doctrine. They are consistent and will provide an anchor for the party and a yardstick by which to measure the success of any given policy.
While the Manifesto gives councillors and members confidence to speak on any key issue of policy, he encouraged Christians everywhere to get involved in their community. 'Find out what matters to your community. Write a letter to your local paper, visit people, and just become actively involved in what is important to the people,' he urged. Success would breed success if the trust and confidence of local community could be gained. His own experience resulted in his being the first Mayor of a faith-based party – and he saw tangible differences in the community. There was a new sense of enthusiasm and hope for the town. He emphasized that if we want to win seats we need to avoid church speak so that all people are able to understand our message. While taking a stand for righteousness may result in opposition, this will serve to make one stronger and better able to seek wider election opportunities, for example, moving from Town Council to County Council.
Jeff reminded the audience that Christians who are already councillors can 'cross the floor' and declare themselves members of the Christian Party. Members in each country can be trained to stand for their council anywhere in the UK now. If no local council exists in your area, the budget allocated by the government to set one up is £10,000. Jeff wants to see Christian Party members at County Council level, as this is the level where decision making happens . The UK will be managed with nine English regions plus Scotland and Wales to make eleven.
In closing he thanked Dr Donald Boyd, the leader of the Scottish Christian Party, and George and Margaret Tassie who have done an excellent job running the Scottish office and have handed over to Craig Smith and John Gillies. Special thanks to Juliana Brimicombe who had traveled the greatest distance to attend. He was delighted to report that online payments were received immediately once the online processes were in place.
In conclusion, it is only the leading of the Holy Spirit which will give us clear direction and understanding in the days ahead and anchor us to the rock when the storms come, not intellectualism which we see all too often amongst the mainstream parties. We can then be a beacon of hope and encouragement for those around us pointing the way so that 'They will see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and return and be healed'.
So, join the Christian Party and impact this nation for good.
John Cormack Chairman of the SCP presenting at the recent National Conference
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La langue officielle des Émirats arabes unis est l'Arabe standard moderne, mais pour des raisons économiques et commerciales l'anglais occupe une place importante, notamment dans le monde des affaires et du tourisme. L'hindi, l'ourdou, le farsi sont aussi présents du fait de la population immigrée.

85 % des habitants locaux qui possèdent la nationalité émiratie savent parfaitement parler Anglais.

Les Émirats arabes unis sont un membre observateur de l'Organisation internationale de la francophonie.

Éducation
Le système d'enseignement émirien est gratuit et universel pour tous, de la maternelle à l'université. Les cours sont donnés dans la langue officielle, l'arabe, et, dans la première langue étrangère du pays, l'anglais.
Depuis , les Emirats Arabes Unis ont le projet de réintroduire le français obligatoire dès l'école primaire.

Le taux d'alphabétisation chez les plus de 15 ans en 2015 y est estimé à 94 % selon l'UNESCO, dont 93 % chez les hommes et 96 % chez les femmes.

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Description: Join us for a chance to experience a day in the life of a Flashes lacrosse player. Our clinics give high school athletes the opportunity to be coached & instructed directly by the Kent State Lacrosse Staff. Designed for lacrosse players wishing to learn and grow, these clinics provide student-athletes with skill instruction right on Kent's campus. During the clinics, athletes will participate in individual skill sessions to prepare for the start of their high school seasons. Improve your game and experience Flashes lacrosse before your next tournament or team event.