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bunreacht na heireann, constitution, Electoral System	 April 15, 2013 April 15, 2013
Electoral System Reform in Ireland
Eamon deValera on the front Cover of Time Magazine in 1940, shortly after the plebiscite that adopted his 1937 Constitution, Bunreacht na hEireann
An interesting opportunity has presented itself in my native jurisdiction in the form of the Constitutional Convention and its upcoming deliberations on the Electoral System. Notwithstanding the Justice Minister's comments on the national radio station this morning, where he was – at best – non-committal on the notion of bringing forward a constitutional referendum on Marriage equality despite the overwhelming vote at the convention, there appears to be a de facto legitimacy attaching to the convention through its deliberate and measured process, and quasi-legislative approach. If any proof was needed of this, it was in the structure of Senator Mullen's attack on the result of yesterday's vote – a strong Catholic advocate, and predisposed to oppose marriage equality, Mullen's response was not to attack the virtue or otherwise of the decision, but the process by which it was reached. In attempting to undermine the process, he was directly attacking the legitimacy of the institution (and convention members would do well to refer to it as such) in order to mitigate its impact on the legislature that have retained the final say. Continue reading "Electoral System Reform in Ireland" →
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bunreacht na heireann, China, constitution, Euro, Europe, Fukuyama, History, international community, Karl Marx, Philosophy, United Nations	 February 11, 2013
Sovereignty, Poverty and Interdependence
Seán Lemass, Taoiseach of Ireland 1959-1966. Lemass believed Ireland had given up its sovereignty to the International Community in the years after World War II.
Ireland has had a well documented, rather turbulent recent economic history. Following on from the bursting of the property bubble and the attendant banking collapse, an extraordinarily myopic political decision to nationalise the exposure of the banks led to a sovereign debt crisis, and, ultimately, a bailout from the troika of the IMF, ECB and European Commission. Apart from the loss of money, there was plenty dramatic wailing about the loss of National Sovereignty, and references to the War of Independence and the heroes of 1916 and 'is this what they died for?' rhetoric. There was even a nuance to the sovereignty question, in that the country had lost her economic sovereignty, whatever that meant.
Now, politics has always had an uneasy alliance with the propriety of language, bending it to its will as any situation may have seen fit. The distinction between economic sovereignty, and other sovereignty, one supposes, is that while we're not necessarily allowed to award pay rises to civil servants, we are still permitted to invade England. At least we have that, I guess. Of course, the extent to which we are – truly – permitted to invade England is limited in exactly the same way as our freedom to spend money has been limited. It is not a flat prohibition on action through coercive or other power that has limited what Ireland as a State can do; it is the threat of exclusion from international systems upon which we have become irrevocably dependent that limits our action.
Continue reading "Sovereignty, Poverty and Interdependence" →
bunreacht na heireann, constitution, law, Rule of Law, Uncategorized	 September 28, 2012
Reaction: The Constitution Project @ UCC
I attended the inaugural meeting of The Constitution Project last night, a new academic research unit at UCC, whose meetings are open to the public. Groups and projects on The Irish Constitution and Irish Constitutional Law seem to be springing up in many places, some by the lunatic fringe, some deep in sheltered academia, and others – like this, it seems – trying to find a balance between the two. It was a well organised, well chaired event, with a good range of subjects within a reasonably tight framework. Kicking things off was the subject of the Referendum Process, with Mr Justice Gerard Hogan speaking on the history of referendums, or more accurately the amendment structure under the 1922 constitution and why it was bad. He was followed by Mr Justice Bryan McMahon (who taught me Tort in Galway 22 years ago) who had been chairman of the Referendum Commission in the two most recent referendums, speaking of how the commission works – a rare and insightful discussion. Dr Theresa Reidy then outlined some opinion poll based research into why people voted as they did in the Oireachtas Inquiries referendum, which was very interesting, particularly in the context of Mr Justice McMahon's comments. And finally Dr Maria Cahill revisited the Crotty decision, one that began to get at why we have so many referendums (not just in EU cases).
Continue reading "Reaction: The Constitution Project @ UCC" →


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Cheap flights to Tokyo (NRT)
Flights to Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is the capital of Japan from 1869, and the royal castle is located in Tokyo. Japan is an island country. Japan is always known for its name "the rising sun". The largest city in Japan is Tokyo. Tokyo will be the first Asian country to host the hot Olympics in 2020. Tokyo was previously known as Edo and converted to Tokyo when Emperor Meiji made Edo as his placement. Tokyo tower located in Minato, Tokyo is a landmark for the city. In addition to the Tokyo tower, the Tokyo Skytree located in Tokyo is also a renowned building, and it is the tallest building in Japan. Tokyo Skytree is also the tallest tower in the world.
Airports in Tokyo
1. Narita International AirportThe airport is also known as Tokyo Narita Airport, formerly known as New Tokyo International Airport. The airport is located east of downtown Tokyo, approximately 60-kilometers from the city center to the airport. A major international airport in Japan and the airport serves the Greater Tokyo Area. Become a hub for Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways and Nippon Cargo Airlines. This airport is also a hub for low-cost airlines like Jetstar Japan, Peach and Vanilla Water. Narita Airport has good public transport facilities as it connects the city with the airport to facilitate users.
2. Haneda AirportOne of the airports serves the Greater Tokyo Area. From 1978 to 2010, Haneda Airport became the airport that overwhelmed all domestic flights out and entered Tokyo. The airport is the third busy airport in Asia and the fourth in the world in 2017. Can get public transport to Haneda Airport and this field is connected to Narita Airport by train.
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When is the Best Time to Fly to Tokyo?
In winter in Tokyo, it becomes less time for travelers to travel to Tokyo. But at that time, prices for accommodation and flights will be different than at peak times. September to November is the best time to visit Tokyo as Tokyo is in the midst of autumn and in the spring of March to May. So, in spring and autumn is the best time to visit Tokyo. Tokyo has a mild climate with a comfortable winter whereas the hot summer is warm and humid. This happens because Tokyo is in a subtopic wet climate zone. The average temperature for Tokyo at hot temperatures is about 30 degrees Celsius while for colder temperatures in 2 degrees centigrade. Tokyo has four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Many events and festivals in Tokyo can attract tourists. But the events and celebrations are according to season and time. So, tourists need to arrive at that time to enjoy events and celebrations. On November 3, a festival called Jidai Matsuri where people will wear historical clothing at the procession in Asakusa. Additionally, to tourists who are interested in robots, the International Robot Exhibition will be held in early December and held once every two years. Therefore, if you are in Tokyo at those times, do not miss the opportunity to enjoy events and celebrations held in Tokyo.
What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Tokyo?
1. Tokyo Skytree - Tokyo Skytree located in Sumida, Tokyo is a broadcasting, restaurant and watch tower and has become Japan's tallest building with 634 meters high. It has two different patterns of illustrations and is very beautiful to watch at night. The Skytree Tower was completed on February 29, 2012, in the leap year.
2. Tokyo Disneyland - A 115-hectare theme park located at Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan near Tokyo. Tokyo Disneyland in Japan is the first Disney park in Asia. This theme park is divided into seven areas with different themes such as the World Bazaar, Adventureland, Westernland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, Critter Country and Mickey's Toontown.
3. Mount Takao - Natural recreation area close to downtown Tokyo. This mountain offers beautiful views to anyone who enjoys nature and has the opportunity to climb the mountain. The tourists only need 50 minutes to reach the destination using a 390-yen train at Shinjuku station.
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Children must learn executive function (EF) during the early years because they provide the foundational skills required for learning and development. In particular, EF skills help children develop their natural curiosity to pursue interest in science, technology, engineering and math (known as STEM) and engage in STEM activities. This reference guide will provide tools and techniques to help Pre-K to Kindergarten children pursue STEM-focused thinking and learning while strengthening their EF. It proposes three thematic frameworks –– Cognitive World, Literacy World and Emotional World.
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Bond Report
Treasurys rise for seventh straight session
By Leslie Wines
Some believe rally's run its course; Mideast remains in view
LeslieWines
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices closed with minor gains Friday, keeping yields near 1-month lows, with investors pondering escalating violence in the Middle East, a fresh high for crude futures and mixed data reports showing both strength and weakness.
The fixed-income market this week has attracted money flowing out of the stock market and into lower-risk instruments as attacks escalated between Israel and Hezbollah.
The stock market remained under pressure on Friday, but flows into bonds were more modest as investors headed into the weekend
The benchmark 10-year Treasury note closed up 1/32 at 100 15/32 with a yield $TNX of 5.065%, down from 5.071% in late trading Thursday. Prices and yields move in opposite directions.
The 30-year bond rose 2/32 to close at 90 23/32, with a yield $TYX of 5.113%,
The yield curve remained inverted, with the 2-year note yield at 5.090%, above the yield on the 10-year note. Yield inversion indicates that investors believe the economy is slowing.
The benchmark 10-year Treasury note has posted gains for seven sessions in a row, pushing the yield well below the current 5.25% level of the fed funds rate.
The seven-session rally was sparked in part by rising expectations that the U.S. is on the verge of ending its rate hikes and also by the violence in the Middle East.
Economic slowing stirs safe-haven interest in bonds and other low-risk instruments. But a spate of new reports painted a complex picture of the U.S. economy, showing a weaker consumer but strength in business, helping to keep price action on the tepid side.
The Commerce Department reported that business inventories rose 0.8% in May, as sales outpaced inventories. Inventories increased 0.8%, double the 0.4% growth rate that economists had expected. See Economic Calendar.
The fact that the nation's inventories remain very tight suggests that companies may need to increase production in the near future.
Earlier, the Commerce Department reported that retail sales dropped 0.1% last month, contrasting with expectations for a 0.4% increase in a poll by MarketWatch.
Excluding a pronounced drop in auto sales, retail sales rose 0.3% in June after climbing a downwardly revised 0.7% in May. MarketWatch economists also expected a 0.4% rise for sales subtracting out autos. Read the full government report.
"Over the last two months, retail sales have been stagnant. Consumers are pulling back sharply, and the economy may be slowing much more than Fed policymakers have anticipated," said Peter Morici, a business professor at the University of Maryland.
"The combination of rising gasoline prices and interest rates are doing much to slow down growth and push up inflation," he said.
Another Friday report showed that consumer sentiment has taken a dent: The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey fell to 83.0 this month from 84.9 in June. MarketWatch had expected an increase to 85.3. See full story.
Separately, the Labor Department said that in June import prices rose 0.1%, after rising 1.7% in the previous month. The June result marked the smallest increase since March See full story.
Excluding a 1.4% drop in petroleum prices, import prices rose 0.4% in June. The drop in petroleum prices was the largest since last November.
However, some of the details of the report did point to an increase in inflation, which the bond market abhors because it eats into the value of fixed-income instruments.
For instance, excluding all fuels import prices rose by a fairly robust 0.7%, matching May's increase, the largest since the index began publication in 2002. Read full government report.


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LORD HURON ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM LONG LOST OUT MAY 21ST
Article Contributed by Republic Records | Published on Saturday, March 20, 2021
After causing a whole lot of chatter amongst audiences and critics alike, Lord Huron have begun to unwind the little riddle they've been spinning over the past few months and announce their fourth full-length album, LONG LOST, out May 21st via Whispering Pines Studios Inc./Republic Records featuring new single "MINE FOREVER."
Pre-order Long Lost HERE, listen to "Mine Forever" HERE, and watch the official music video for "Mine Forever" (Directed by Anthony Wilson) HERE.
At the same time, the news only raises more questions. What can fans expect? What did the band lose and how long has it been lost? And who the hell is WBUB's Mr. Tubbs Tarbell? All these questions (and more) have been brewing as easter eggs from the upcoming album have been revealed during Lord Huron's Alive from Whispering Pines series.
During its first episode, viewers were introduced to Mr. Tubbs Tarbell, fell under the spell of commercials that may very well be lost tapes from the past, and were treated to some incredible performances by Lord Huron. The band played some old songs including "Meet Me In The Woods" (view video here) and provided a sneak peek at some new songs. The episode also featured a hotline where fans could call in and ask Mr. Tarbell questions and request songs from the band. Episode 2 included additional cryptic clues, more beautiful performances from Lord Huron (including "The World Ender" and "Frozen Pines") and even the secret world premiere of "Mine Forever." Last night on Alive From Whispering Pines, Lord Huron performed their triple-platinum single "The Night We Met" as well as fan favorites "Ghost on The Shore" and "Never Ever."
To help answer all these lingering questions, Tubbs has put out an official letter into the multi-verse from Whispering Pines Studios describing the mythical tale of recording Long Lost with Lord Huron and the origins of its cosmic music. Read the full letter HERE and below.
Long Lost will also include previously released track "Not Dead Yet." The single has already racked up 1.5 million Spotify streams and 500K video views. Additionally, the guys hit the stage at Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! for a show-stopping television debut performance of "Not Dead Yet." Watch it HERE. Spin claimed, "they sharpened their teeth," while UPROXX described the track as "driving." In addition to plugs from Stereogum and more, Brooklyn Vegan touted it among "Our Favorite Songs of the Week." See full track list for Long Lost below.
The last episode of Alive From Whispering Pines will broadcast in April, with more surprises to come. Fans can purchase tickets to each episode, a season pass to all four shows, and exclusive merch at http://www.lordhuron.com.
What could be in store for the band next? Only time will tell…As Tubbs says: "As ever, friends, may you live until you die"
Long Lost Track List:
The Moon Doesn't Mind
Mine Forever
(One Helluva Performer)
Love Me Like You Used To
Meet Me in The City
(Sing For Us Tonight)
Long Lost
Twenty Long Years
Drops in the Lake
Where Did the Time Go
(Deep Down Inside Ya)
I Lied
What Do It Mean
Time's Blur
EDDIE VEDDER UNVEILS NEW SINGLE "BROTHER THE CLOUD"
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Eddie Vedder New Song "The Haves" & Earthling Album Date Out Today
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THERE is need for caution, but no need for panic; that is the message being spread by GP Dr Richard Abbott. Speaking on a Covid-19 panel during the Scone Literary Festival, he revealed that residents have remained calm so far, and that staying sanitary and listening to proper medical advice is the best way to deal with the outbreak. While there have only been five reported cases of the novel coronavirus in the Hunter-New England health district, he said it is still having an affect on people's mentality locally. This was supported by comments fellow panellist Alexandra Joel, an author and psychologist, who said one of the major impacts she has seen in Scone so far is an increase in 'loss arousal'. The term refers to people's desire for things they do not have, and in the context of the outbreak, it is causing mass hoarding of certain household items, or as she put it - trophies. However, Dr Abbott said the local health system is yet to be flooded and that people are remaining relatively controlled in their response thus far, but it's important to remain vigilant. "Locally we've been a little bit isolated from the major areas of infection," he said. "But it is an evolving situation and I think people need to be starting to be well aware that there is an issue and start looking at measures to try and mitigate their exposure." The other significant challenges the Covid-19 fallout has caused is the cancellation of major events in the region, including the Upper Hunter Show. Regularly washing your hands, coughing into your elbows and not touching your face are among the actions being advised to avoid contracting or passing on the pathogen. Dr Abbott even revealed he was hopeful this behaviour would continue beyond the outbreak's peak and eventually cause less people to get infected with the regular flu.
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Dr Richard Abbott urges residents to stay calm during national Covid-19 outbreak
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CREATING CLARITY: Covid-19 panel: David Dale, Janie Jordan, Alexandra Joel, Richard Abbott and Kerry O'Brien.
THERE is need for caution, but no need for panic; that is the message being spread by GP Dr Richard Abbott.
Speaking on a Covid-19 panel during the Scone Literary Festival, he revealed that residents have remained calm so far, and that staying sanitary and listening to proper medical advice is the best way to deal with the outbreak.
While there have only been five reported cases of the novel coronavirus in the Hunter-New England health district, he said it is still having an affect on people's mentality locally.
This was supported by comments fellow panellist Alexandra Joel, an author and psychologist, who said one of the major impacts she has seen in Scone so far is an increase in 'loss arousal'.
The term refers to people's desire for things they do not have, and in the context of the outbreak, it is causing mass hoarding of certain household items, or as she put it - trophies.
However, Dr Abbott said the local health system is yet to be flooded and that people are remaining relatively controlled in their response thus far, but it's important to remain vigilant.
"Locally we've been a little bit isolated from the major areas of infection," he said.
"But it is an evolving situation and I think people need to be starting to be well aware that there is an issue and start looking at measures to try and mitigate their exposure."
The other significant challenges the Covid-19 fallout has caused is the cancellation of major events in the region, including the Upper Hunter Show.
Regularly washing your hands, coughing into your elbows and not touching your face are among the actions being advised to avoid contracting or passing on the pathogen.
Dr Abbott even revealed he was hopeful this behaviour would continue beyond the outbreak's peak and eventually cause less people to get infected with the regular flu.
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Your guide to the latest and best Chinese phones of 2017. Check out our latest reviews and buyer's guide on the top Chinese phones you can buy in the UK this year.
What's the best Chinese phone you can buy in the UK?
1 Xiaomi Mi6 6 Meizu Pro 6 Plus 2 OnePlus 3T 7 Huawei Mate 9 3 Xiaomi Mi5s 8 UMIDIGI Z Pro 4 Xiaomi Mi Note 2 9 UMI Z 5 Xiaomi Mi Mix 10 Honor 8
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Your buying guide for the best Chinese phones in 2017
You've probably heard of brands such as Huawei/Honor, ZTE and Lenovo, although you might not be aware that the latter makes phones as well as laptops. Xiaomi, too, is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, and is known as China's Apple.
Also see: Best Phone Deals
But the problem with many Chinese phones is that they can be difficult to get hold of in the UK. To buy a Chinese phone in the UK you'll either need to look on a site such as eBay or Amazon, or go through a grey-market importer such as Geekbuying, GearBest or Coolicool. Be sure to read up on our grey-market tech buying advice before you do so.
Should you buy a Chinese phone in the UK?
• Excellent value for money
• Competitive specification
• Usually dual-SIM
• None of your friends will have the same phone
• Without an official channel through which to purchase you may unintentionally buy a counterfeit product
• Faulty devices may be difficult to return
• You may incur import duty (charged at 20 percent of the value on the shipping paperwork plus an admin fee)
• The phone may not work with your network (be sure to check before you buy)
• Google Play may not be preinstalled (as is the case with some Xiaomi and Meizu phones)
LG's recent smartphone struggles should be set to change with the G6. But…
Features and specifications to expect from a Chinese phone
The majority of Chinese phones we've reviewed have been dual-SIM dual-standby. We've found this to be a standard feature of Chinese phones at any price point.
However, in the case of some phones including Huawei/Honor models, which are among those that are officially sold in the UK, the UK variant is often not dual-SIM. You should also check whether the second SIM slot is in addition to or replacing the phone's microSD slot. Also see: Best dual-SIM phones 2017 and dual-SIM buying advice.
4G is a common feature even at the lower price points. An increasing number of phones will support 4G on both SIM slots, but dual-standby phones will ask you to select one or the other for data.
And while we're used to seeing phones that standardise on nano- or Micro-SIM, Chinese phones can occasionally still feature full-size SIM slots (though this is now becoming much less common). Of course, you can pick up an adaptor from somewhere like Amazon for as little as a pound. Also see: What is 4G? Complete guide to 4G.
The fact that a Chinese phone supports 4G doesn't necessarily mean it will work on your UK network, mind. Always check a phone's frequency bands before purchase, because Chinese phones are often missing the 800MHz band (band 20).
In the UK we use LTE bands 3, 7 and 20, or look for 800-, 1800- and 2600MHz. EE operates on all three, Three on 800- and 1800MHz, O2 on 800MHz, and Vodafone on 800- and 2600MHz. Also see: How to tell if a phone is supported by your mobile network.
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MediaTek processors are a common feature within Chinese phones, and we're now beginning to see the deca-core Helio X25 and X27 in some Chinese phones. More often, though, the MediaTek processors inside Chinese phones are marketed as octa-core and 64-bit.
Whereas many UK-sold octa-core flagships are sold with four cores tuned for performance and four for efficiency, here you'll usually find all eight cores running at the same speed; increasingly UK flagships now run quad-core chips from the Qualcomm Snapdragon family.
Two- or even 3GB of RAM is not uncommon, and 4GB is often available as a top-end option, and expect to find 32GB or 64GB of storage, with microSD support (often only to 32- or 64GB, rather than 128GB). Also see: What's the fastest smartphone 2017.
Rather than NFC, phones with MediaTek processors often come with a feature called HotKnot. This works in a similar way, allowing you to do such things as share files and play multiplayer games with other HotKnot-capable phones.
You will almost certainly also find a fingerprint scanner, and thankfully most are now touch- rather than swipe-style scanners.
In the photography department a 13Mp Sony sensor with f/2.2 aperture is often found at the rear, while you'll usually get a 5Mp selfie camera at the front. The camera functionality is very similar to that of any other Android phone, but you may find the Face Beauty mode whitens your skin tone - the painting of a face white is a cultural tradition. There will be a slider somewhere that lets you turn off this effect. Also see: Best sounding phone 2017.
A full-HD screen is common, with Quad-HD very rare but HD screens still found in the cheapest models, and we've reviewed many a 5.5in-screen Chinese phablet.
The screen is usually a good-quality IPS panel, and may often be marketed as having 2.5D Arc glass or 3D glass. This does not mean the screen is curved, but rather that the edges of the screen are slightly curved (like on the iPhone 7).
Gorilla Glass is another common feature, which is fortunate because getting hold of a case for a Chinese phone is just as involved as buying the phone itself (we advise getting one at the time of purchase, although you often find one is supplied in the box).
Customisable gestures are not built into Android, but they are very common in Chinese phones. This means you are likely to be able to double-tap to wake the screen, and by drawing a letter onscreen in standby mode you will be able to launch an app of your choice. Many Chinese phones will also allow you to use gestures to trigger the camera shutter.
While we're on the subject of software, be aware that some Chinese phones are sold rooted. For many people that's a bonus.
What about the other brands?
We've been reviewing Chinese phones supplied to us by Geekbuying, Coolicool and GearBest for a good couple of years now, but the honest truth is there are still many Chinese phones out there we have yet to review, and many, many Chinese phone manufacturers we've never even heard of.
Some of those phones may deserve to join our list, but we won't recommend any Chinese phone we haven't physically held and tested.
Over time we will build up our collection of Chinese phone reviews, and in the meantime we offer this chart not as a definitive guide to buying Chinese phones but as a guide to what you can expect for your money when you buy from China.
If you've found a Chinese phone not listed in our chart then check its spec and compare it to the phones we've reviewed here.
Read next: Best new phones coming in 2017.
Best Chinese phones 2017 UK - best Chinese phone reviews
1. Xiaomi Mi6
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Reviewed on: 26 May 2017
RRP: £381.91 (64GB), £429.65 (128GB), US$479.99 (64GB), $539.99 (128GB)
Buy from GearBest
This really is an amazing phone, and only the Chinese software puts us off recommending it for a UK audience. It is crazy fast, crazy beautiful and crazy priced. If you know your way around Android go and get one, and you won't be disappointed.
Read our Xiaomi Mi6 review.
2. OnePlus 3T
Reviewed on: 28 March 2017
RRP: From £399, From US$439
Buy from OnePlus
The OnePlus 3T will be unfairly compared, for now at least, to the phone that came before it. So let's ignore it. On its own, the OnePlus 3T is everything a modern smartphone should be; slim, fast, and responsive, with above average battery life and cameras that produce stunning images. And then there's the price. OnePlus may not like being known for it, but £399 remains an absolutely amazing price point for the phone on offer.
As long as you don't want an iPhone, this Android handset stands side by side with the Samsung Galaxy S7 as the best example of a smartphone on the market today – once we've all got over that it came a little sooner than we had expected.
Read our OnePlus 3T review.
3. Xiaomi Mi5s
Reviewed on: 29 November 2016
RRP: £282.75, US$352.69
We cannot recommend the Xiaomi Mi5s enough. This is the smartphone every 2016 flagship wanted to be, and it comes with a price tag half that of theirs. Fantastic build quality, fantastic performance, fantastic storage, battery and connectivity options - the Xiaomi Mi5s gets a big thumbs-up from us.
Read our Xiaomi Mi5s review.
4. Xiaomi Mi Note 2
The Mi Note 2 was wrongly overshadowed at its launch. This is a gorgeous big-screen Android phone with very decent performance, a great camera and plenty of storage. We'd like to see a Quad-HD screen on Xiaomi's flagship phone, but this one should prove plenty sharp and clear. Google apps are not preinstalled, but there is a workaround if you are happy to do some tweaking.
Read our Xiaomi Mi Note 2 review.
5. Xiaomi Mi Mix
Reviewed on: 23 February 2017
It might sound expensive, but the £799 Xiaomi Mi Mix actually offers very good value when you consider its meaty core hardware and generous 256GB of storage - it's certainly less than you'd pay for an iPhone 7 Plus. This isn't a phone you buy with budget in mind, however: the Mi Mix is the phone you buy when you want onlookers to say "Oh my gosh, what is that? It's amazing - I want one of those!" The Mi Mix is a revolutionary phone that we hope is a sign of things to come, with that gorgeous bezel-less display, beautiful ceramic body, fantastic performance, long, long battery life and all the other fancy tech we can't even pronounce, let alone understand. No matter - it works. Highly recommended.
Read our Xiaomi Mi Mix review.
6. Meizu Pro 6 Plus
Reviewed on: 5 May 2017
Buy from Geekbuying
Running Flyme OS 5 out of the box, the well-built Meizu Pro 6 Plus is a fantastic Android phone with some seriously good performance, a vibrant and high-resolution screen and a decent camera. Unfortunately, though cheaper than UK flagships, at £399 (before import duty) it's still too pricey to properly compete with the Galaxy S7 and OnePlus 3T. Neither are we in love with Flyme OS.
Read our Meizu Pro 6 Plus review.
7. Huawei Mate 9
Reviewed on: 12 January 2017
Huawei's Mate 9 is, in our opinion, the best in the Huawei line-up, boasting an impressively large battery alongside powerful internals, an improved dual-camera setup and a sleek, gorgeous design. The benchmark results were some of the best we've seen, bringing excellent value for money. EMUI 5 makes a huge difference to the overall experience too, and we can't wait to see whether Huawei's new technology will actually improve the performance of the smartphone over time.
Read our Huawei Mate 9 review.
8. UMIDIGI Z Pro
UMIDIGI Z Pro
Reviewed on: 21 April 2017
Buy from TomTop
The UMIDIGI Z Pro offers fantastic value at just over £200. It has a large battery, a decent screen and powerful performance. The dual-camera doesn't offer quite the relief we were hoping for following poor performance from the UMI Z, but this is still a great phone.
Read our UMIDIGI Z Pro review.
9. UMI Z
The UMI Z is an excellent-value Android phone with a large battery, a decent screen, the most powerful MediaTek processor you can get and a very good selfie camera. Unfortunately the primary camera doesn't quite live up, but it's otherwise difficult to fault. With full UK 4G connectivity it's a great buy.
Read our UMI Z review.
10. Honor 8
Reviewed on: 5 September 2016
RRP: £369.99, US$399
The Honor 8 is a fantastic smartphone, but the price has gone up from the Honor 7. In return for the additional expense you get a fantastic dual-camera, a sleek and stylish design, a faster fingerprint sensor and a beautiful display, which combined make the Honor 8 a worthy competitor to the OnePlus 3.
Read our Honor 8 review.
11. Elephone S7
The Elephone S7 is a very good-looking phone at an affordable price, with decent performance and a generous helping of storage. On the down side the cameras are disappointing and the rear panel is plastic. Even at this price you don't need to compromise so heavily.
Read our Elephone S7 review.
12. Elephone P9000
We're very impressed with the Elephone P9000, which is a great all-round Android phone at an unbelievable sub-£200 price. It's fast, battery life is good, it's feature-packed and it even runs Marshmallow. Wireless- and quick-charging-, NFC-, USB-C-, dual-SIM- and microSD support are the icing on the cake. Recommended.
Read our Elephone P9000 review.
13. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
It isn't a huge upgrade over the Redmi Note 3 or Note 4, but the Note 4X Global edition is a fine budget phone for UK users.
Read our Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X review.
14. Ulefone Future
Reviewed on: 14 July 2016
Ulefone has attempted to build a futuristic phone with the Future's edge-to-edge display and USB-C port. For a mid-range Android phone performance is good, and the design is good, even if the phone is on the heavy side. We can't turn a blind eye to the camera quality, although a software update should be able to fix the issues we saw.
Read our Ulefone Future review.
15. Xiaomi Mi Max
Reviewed on: 29 June 2016
Buy from Xiaomi Tech
If you want a huge phone and you don't want to pay as large a wedge of cash, the Xiaomi Mi Max is a fantastic phablet with good looks, decent performance, strong runtime and, most importantly of all, a gigantic screen. Not ideal for novice users, but otherwise the Mi Max is a highly recommended smartphone.[/img]
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If you want a huge phone and you don't want to pay as large a wedge of cash, the Xiaomi Mi Max is a fantastic phablet with good looks, decent performance, strong runtime and, most importantly of all, a gigantic screen. Not ideal for novice users, but otherwise the Mi Max is a highly recommended smartphone.


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Rev. Sean dreams of a time when progressive people of faith are as equipped to impact society as our conservative siblings. That together we can proclaim and live our core conviction: that all are worthy of love & belonging and that we are all in this together. Sean was born on Treaty 7 land in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and comes to Foothills after four years in New England where he completed seminary at Harvard Divinity School where he studied alongside future imams, rabbis, justice activists, and other Unitarian Universalists. Sean is a self-proclaimed nerd — particularly about history, current politics, science, and Star Wars. Outside of ministry you will find Sean hiking or cooking up a storm with his partner Charles, and their dog Dollie.
Responsible for: Pastoral Care, Adult Ministries, Small Groups, Newcomer Ministries.
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Rev. Gretchen Haley has an audacious ambition for the liberal church, believing in its capacity to transform lives and our world by way of hyper-local relationships and partnerships that inspire the unleashing of courageous love. She oversees worship, stewardship, and leadership development, which includes serving as chief of staff, and ministry lead to the Board. In all of these, she is inspired by the commitment of the countless people who show up to do the sometimes-messy work of the church, and who are leading us to live into our mission for Northern Colorado as it is growing and changing. Her ministry is infused with her relentless curiosity about most things, especially the big stuff of theology, the beauty of creation, the magic of collaboration, and the joy of pop culture. She's all in on adrienne maree brown's emergent strategy, and finds solace in the trails in and around Fort Collins. She moved to Colorado from Washington state over 20 years ago for grad school in theatre, and knew immediately that she would never leave. She and her amazing partner, Carri, have 2 kids, Gracie and Josef, who both relish and resent being PKs, and who keep her grounded, frustrated, inspired, and humbled, everyday. She is basically obsessed with her dog, a large-sized mutt, Charlie.
Responsible for: Worship, Stewardship, and Leadership Development.
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Eleanor is a Colorado native who grew up in a lay-led Unitarian Universalist congregation in western Colorado. Her Colorado childhood and her background in the performing arts have influenced her love of nature and the sacred human experience. She completed the Religious Education Credentialing Program of the UUA (Unitarian Universalist Association) in 2013 and is an active member of LREDA (The Liberal Religious Educators Association.)
As Director of Family Ministry, Eleanor is passionate about helping families connect at Foothills to experience mystery and awe, find community and purpose and manifest courageous love in their lives and in the world.
Responsible for: Family Ministry which includes children, youth, parents and families as well as our Comprehensive Sexuality Education programs.
Anna Broskie
Communications Coordinator
anna@foothillsuu.org
Anna Broskie was born and raised in Northern NJ and is ordained as a Unitarian Universalist minister. Most recently, she was Communications Director at St. Luke's in Fort Collins; prior to that she served churches in the Boston area, Santa Cruz, CA, and Fenton, MI. Anna splits her working time with Plymouth Congregational UCC Church. She is married, has two kids, and two dogs, the calmer of which occasionally comes to work with her.
Anna's academic background: M.Div., Harvard Divinity School, A.B. Comparative Literature (French/English), Smith College
Responsible for: Weekly publications (The Communicator and the Order of Service) and Sunday Morning Audio/Visual.
vanessa@foothillsuu.org
Vanessa joined Foothills in late May 2018, she works part-time as the bookkeeper. She lives in Loveland with her husband, three children, three dogs, and two guinea pigs. She likes to be active in the disability community and advocate for people with disabilities, like her son. She also enjoys time with her family as well as date night with her husband. She loves concerts, makeup and coffee. Vanessa enjoys working at Foothills because she appreciates how much the church gives back to the community. The connection with other non-profits and social services in the area are important to her and make me feel proud to be a part of the work done by Foothills.
Responsible for: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Human Resources and Payroll.


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Q: Wordpress: Fix too many linked .CSS file in my index page (homepage) Upon my experience in other environments of IT, reading too many small files increases I/O time too much.
In my wordpress site, I have viewed source of my index page and understand that my homepage contains 46 linked css files.
Since each .CSS belong to different plugin beside of my theme, I want to know are there any method to bundle all these css files in Wordpress in order to decrease I/O and number of requests required to load my page.

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The Lewis structure that is closest to your structure is determined. The hybridization of the atoms in this idealized Lewis structure is given in the table below. Please note that your structure can't be well described by a single Lewis structure, because of extensive delocalization.
The interaction of bonding donor orbital, 1, for C1-C2 with the antibonding acceptor orbital, 125, for O6-H7 is 21.5 kJ/mol.
The interaction of bonding donor orbital, 2, for C1-H3 with the antibonding acceptor orbital, 123, for C2-O8 is 24.1 kJ/mol.
The interaction of bonding donor orbital, 4, for C1-H5 with the antibonding acceptor orbital, 123, for C2-O8 is 23.5 kJ/mol.
The interaction of bonding donor orbital, 8, for O6-H7 with the antibonding acceptor orbital, 118, for C1-C2 is 28.8 kJ/mol.
The interaction of the third lone pair donor orbital, 29, for Br4 with the antibonding acceptor orbital, 118, for C1-C2 is 24.3 kJ/mol.
The interaction of lone pair donor orbital, 30, for O6 with the second antibonding acceptor orbital, 124, for C2-O8 is 41.0 kJ/mol.
The interaction of the second lone pair donor orbital, 31, for O6 with the antibonding acceptor orbital, 123, for C2-O8 is 261. kJ/mol.
The interaction of the second lone pair donor orbital, 33, for O8 with the antibonding acceptor orbital, 118, for C1-C2 is 91.0 kJ/mol.
The interaction of the second lone pair donor orbital, 33, for O8 with the antibonding acceptor orbital, 122, for C2-O6 is 162. kJ/mol.
The orbital energies are given in eV, where 1 eV=96.49 kJ/mol. Orbitals with very low energy are core 1s orbitals. More antibonding orbitals than you might expect are sometimes listed, because d orbitals are always included for heavy atoms and p orbitals are included for H atoms. Up spins are shown with a ^ and down spins are shown as v.
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Sarah's Music - Carnegie Hall
The saying goes: "How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice!" Sarah meets Norwegian pianist, Leif Ove Andsnes, in New York, to hear why this concert hall is considered one of the best in the world.
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Mesay, The Translation Device That Helps People Scale Globally Launches On Kickstarter
The long-awaited goal to have a device that allows global travelers to overcome language barriers in real time came a step closer today as Mesay, a developer of artificial intelligence technology, launched a Kickstarter campaign for its new voice translation device — the "Mesay." The campaign aims to speed the distribution of the device to travelers around the globe.
People can join the initiative by visiting the Kickstarter page at http://goo.gl/bjWkpW
Mesay is Ideal for every traveler all across the globe. The device features 17 languages including Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Swedish, Polish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Dutch, and Catalan. With just a few simple taps the translator is ready to go; simply speak into the device's microphone and wait for your words to be translated. The device will then listens to the response and translate that back to you, and so on.
"Mesay inspires passionate travelers to see the world, meet new people and come back with extraordinary stories to tell," said Seven, the co-founder of Mesay. "Traveling to any country, anywhere in the world, and being able to speak the local language, talk to your cab driver or make inquiries on how to locate a gas station, café or hotel has been made easy with the use of Mesay. The device gives you a simple, direct and instant voice translation with one single touch."
Mesay is efficient, compact, and lightweight with long battery life. The device has the potential to revolutionize people experience in foreign countries.
Seven, co-founder of Mesay, concluded: "Mesay recognition and accuracy rate is up to 95% and this is achieved within 2 seconds. Mesay's core technology offers offline speech accessibility for Chinese to English translation, this can be achieved whenever and wherever the speech needs to be translated. After years of developing this voice translation device to provide an enjoyable user experience, we can't wait to share it with the Kickstarter community and have them help nurture this unique device with us".
About Mesay Company:
Mesay is a technology company revolutionizing the way people experience language translation in foreign countries. The company was founded in 2016 by Seven, Landy, Lin Gongyi and Arron. The team combined their artificial intelligence with more than 20 years of translational experience. They joined forces with a vision to redefine the world of language translation devices. They aimed at making a language translation device with great consideration for simplicity and full user experience. The team is committed to continuously improve the quality of the device and optimize users' experience. The company's headquarters is located at Shenzhen, China.
You can back Mesay on their Kickstarter page now http://goo.gl/bjWkpW; starting at $119 USD for the Super Early Bird adopters.
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FAQ #19: What is the adoption process like?
For us the, the adoption process really began a few years ago when we began the process to become certified foster parents. Adopting through foster care in Michigan does have some requirements. We had to attend trainings (not sure if this would be required if you were not planning to foster), provide lots of documents on finances, our history, our home and had three home-studies. We also had to install an egress window (although, I've heard that the state is changing this requirement to a much smaller window and that there are funds available).
I often read on adoption blogs and hear from others that they found the whole process intrusive. During our home study, we did have to discuss our relationships with each other, past significant others, and our families. We had to answer personal questions about our past. They looked around our home. They asked for proof of our finances and a budget worksheet. Anyone who babysits for us must be over eighteen and needs to have a background check completed on them. Neither D nor I had an issue with any of these requirements and we did not find them intrusive. They just did not seem like a big deal in light of the fact that they are done in order to bring us to our children. Also, we appreciate the fact that this process is an attempt to be thorough in providing a safe home for kids that deserve it.
When D2 and A's parents' rights were terminated, we were referred to an adoption worker at our agency. We had to fill out an "Adoption Application" but most of the other requirements had already been completed during our foster care licensing process. The adoption worker will come to our home a few times before the adoption is finalized to observe how the boys are doing. She also is compiling their history for us (all the paperwork done on them since coming into foster care nearly three years ago). This is part of the full-disclosure we are entitled to by adopting them.
The fees for adopting through foster care are minimal (under $500) for some legal fees and new birth certificates. Each boy will have a new birth certificate with our names on them as their parents and with their new full names (and, I think we have finally settled on middle names, as of last night).
Right now, we are really just waiting for paperwork to be processed and for a court date to be assigned and our adoption worker is hoping that things can be official by this summer.
When you were licensed in the first place, were you licensed as foster parents or a foster-to-adopt home? The 'adoption application' sounds interesting; I'm not sure if we, in ohio, have anything like that. As far as I know, when we became licensed as a foster/adoptive home, that was the end of the paperwork on our part, but I will likely be surprised if we ever get to the point of signing adoption paperwork. 🙂 Ohio and Michigan sound very similar in process. I have some friends in other states where the process is dramatically different.
We were licensed as foster parents and our agency knew that we were also open to adoption. There is not a separate process or license for foster-to-adopt in Michigan (as far as I know). The Adoption Application was a quick form to fill out. Probably took about 30 minutes total (if that). It was a lot of stuff we had already put on forms before but I think the adoption department needed it filled out for their records.
I know…it is so exciting!


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I see that this issue had been corrected in the 1.4.8b patch.
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Have you read the policies and checked to make sure that there are no violations? My feed was dissapproved once for ALL CAP titles. Once I corrected that, everything was fine. Also make sure you are not submitting the same products for more than one store.
Is there a way to display the cart module only when it contains products?
Is there a way, in the admin section of this module, to only list the items that have their status set as "enabled"?
Also, how can I increase the size of the image displayed in the featured box?
There is a serious bug in the site that you may want to check. When you enter the site and add a product to the cart, then click on a category (or any link actually) , the cart empties back to 0.
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Hot Since 82 releases the second single taken from his forthcoming 8-track album project. Bloodlines follows Buggin' which took the summer by storm and is the perfect club record to soundtrack the transition from sunny festivals to dance floors across Europe on cold winter nights.
Bloodlines is the next taste of Hot Since 82's recently announced album project on Knee Deep In Sound. Above all, the 8-track concept provides the artist a blank canvas, widening the musical scope to allow greater creative exploration without the confinements of an EP. Hot Since 82's 8-track is expected to be released in March of 2019.
The release of Bloodlines comes a month after Hot Since 82's wrapped up his second Ibiza season at Pacha. In addition to the Labyrinth, Hot Since 82 has enjoyed a summer of highlights including a massive takeover of The Shrine in Los Angeles, an incredible Knee Deep In Sound show in Queens, New York as well as appearances at Kappa Futur Festival, Circoloco (DC10) and Creamfields.
Never one to take his foot off the pedal, the Yorkshire-man has just wrapped up a UK & Ireland tour, which included sold out Knee Deep shows in Bristol, Glasgow and Manchester's legendary Warehouse Project to name a few. He now sets his sights on Australia, with two huge label showcases with Kerri Chandler, Carl Craig and Heidi in Sydney and Melbourne.
Buy Bloodlines via https://lnk.to/HS82-Bloodlines and stream on Spotify here.


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Influence of changes in lifestyle on fibrinolytic parameters and recurrence rate in patients with venous thromboembolism Academic Article
A prospective, non-randomized, interventional study was carried out to evaluate the effect of changes in lifestyle on abnormal fibrinolytic parameters, and the influence of those, in turn, on the risk of recurrence among patients with venous thromboembolism. Patients with elevated plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1) levels or decreased release of tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) antigen were given information and advice about improved diet, increased physical activity, weight loss and/or cessation of smoking. Totally 144 patients (119 with elevated PAI-1 and 25 with deficient t-PA release) were followed with repeated analyses of the fibrinolytic parameters for a median of 8 months after the initial advice, and 65% of the patients managed to execute at least one change in their lifestyle. The reduction of PAI-1 activity after one, two and three changes in lifestyle were -2.4, -10.0 and -14.0 AU/ml (-10, -30 and -48% of baseline activity), respectively. Those who accomplished two or three changes in their lifestyle had a greater chance of normalizing the PAI-1 level than those with no or only one change (P = 0.009). The effects of improved diet, weight loss and increased physical activity on the PAI-1 level were of a similar magnitude, -7.0 to -10.4 AU/ml (24-32% reduction). The effect on t-PA release was more difficult to evaluate due to the limited number of those patients. After a follow-up of 6 years (mean) after the first visit the patients were inquired about recurrent events, with a response rate of 86%.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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GE Healthcare paid an unspecified amount to acquire U.K.-based Monica Healthcare and its line of wearable, wireless fetal monitors.


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Get Well Soon Matthew Finley @4MDot
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On May 26, 2011, Matthew was riding his Ducati motorcycle on Molholland Drive in Los Angeles. He took a turn too fast and drove off a 100 ft cliff, He broke several bones and required many surgeries. He is still in the hospital recovering. His leg is broken in many places.
He starred in Camp Rock 2 as Luke Williams. He sang Fire, Tear it Down and Walking in my Shoes. He has also had many more songs as an artist.
Matthew is a really nice guy! I've met him at The Road Dogs Game, 16 wishes screening and Teen Vogue Generation Next. He loves his fans and finds time to meet witht hem and uses Twitter to stay in touch!
You can follow him on Twitter at @4MDot
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You can send me your GetWellSoon messages for him at cr2-news@hotmail.com!
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we're gonna tear it down
Meeting the cast of Camp Rock
Camp Rock 2 was a Disney Channel Original Movie that was a sequel to Camp Rock. It premiered on the Disney Channel on September 3, 2010.
Mitchie Torres (Demi Lovato) returns to Camp Rock with her mother Connie (Maria Canals-Barrera) for another year of summer camp. A rival camp called Camp Star was opened by a old friend of Camp Rack's owner. Luke Williams (Matthew Finley , MDot) is the most talented performer of Camp Star. He is kind of the leader. He sings Fire at the bonfire when both camps come together. Many counselors and campers leave Camp Rock to go to Camp Star. The Jonas Brothers return as members of a band called Connect 3. When we first meet them, their tour bus has a flat tire and their bus driver Oliver (Big Rob) is trying to fix it. It rolls down a hill and the boys make it to the camp in a truck full of chickens. Chloe Bridges plays Dana the daughter of Camp Star's owner. Nate (Nick Jonas) falls in love with her and sings Introducing Me to prove he really does love her and can share his thoughts with her! Roshon Fegan and Jordin Francis play Sander and Barron, two talented friends who like hip hop. Tess (Meaghan Martin) decides to go to Camp Star. At the Final Jam, she and Luke Sing "Tear it Down" Frankie Jonas plays Trevor. He takes video of the camp at that video is used at Final Jam when Camp Rock plays What We Came Here For.
There is a lot of funny parts in Camp Rock 2. There was also a lot of cool songs. At the end, there is a show down between the camps!
I was lucky enough to go to a screening of Camp Rock 2 a few months before it was on TV. We went to the Disney Studios and watched it there. After we met Paul Hoen and a few other people who made the movie. That was cool. They didn't let us take cameras in but that's where the pic above was taken.
Demi Lovato plays Mitchie Torres. I met her at a free concert in Glendale. She signed my Friends For Change Poster and was really sweet. She tried to meet a whole lot of fans that day, so I only saw her for a little while.
I haven't officially met the Jonas Brothers but I went to and their Burn It Up tour, the Road Dogs Game and and The Camp Rock 2 tour in September 2010. I had front row seats so I really enjoyed the concert. I met Ashley Greene there. We went to the bathroom and when we came back, she was in our seat! I took a pic bit it doesn't really belong here.
Some of the Cast of Camp Rock
Demi and Joe singing Wouldn't Change a Thing
I've met many members of the cast at different events, screenings, premieres, and charities. They have all been nice. I hope you follow them all on Twitter and follow @CR2News .. they are huge supporters of the movie and members of the cast!
Marie Canals-Barrera before the concert
Maria also plays Theresa, the mom on Wizards of Waverly Place. She is married to David Barrera and have two little girls. She is very nice and helps charities and her daughters' school. She even did a book reading at a local book store and invited her fans to come down to meet her.
Follow her on Twitter at @Maria_CB
Alyson Stoner at the Step-Up 3D Premiere
I've met Alyson about 7 times. She is an awesome dancer and loves to support her friends and charities. She went to Shane Harper' s concert at the Roxy. She was also at the premiere of Jake T. Austin's movie The Perfect Game. She attended Debby Ryan's 16 Wishes premiere and she played basketball with the Hollywood Knights. I met her at these events and a couple of charity events too. She is SOOOOOOO sweet.
Follow her at @AlysonOnTour
Roshon Fegan at 16 Wishes Premiere
Roshon was great in Camp Rock but he is even more amazing as Ty in Shake it Up. He is 18 and I've met him a couple of times at premieres and at tapings. He is very nice and sweet and super talented.
Follow him at @YaBoyRo
Chloe Bridges at 16 Wishes Premiere
Chloe Bridges at a charity event in LA
Chloe starred in Legally Blondes with Britanny Curran and was Dana in CR2. A lot of people wished that Nick was singing to them instead of her!
I've met her at a premiere and a charity. She was very nice to me and my friends.
Her Twitter is @ChloeBridges
MDot at a charity event in Hollywood
Matthew Finley , MDot plays Luke Williams. He is so talented and sweet. I wrote a whole blog just for him. Please check it out!
His Twitter is @4MDot please follow him.
Meaghan Martin
I only met Meaghan who plays Tess one time. She was very nice.
Her Twitter is @EtteJNahgaem
I loved the movie! I think Demi and the Jonas Brothers are great together. I loved all the supporting cast and I hope they all have a lot of success in their lives and their careers.
I hope you liked this Blog, my mom and I worked hard on it!
Follow me on Twitter at @AlexiRob
Check my pics of another stars on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexirob/
Please share this with friends ..
Meeting Matthew "MDot" Finley
Matthew "MDot" Finley is best known for playing Luke Williams in Camp Rock 2. Luke is at Camp Star which is a rival camp trying to take campers and counselors way from Camp Rock. Luke sings "Fire" when we first meet him in the movie and at the end of the movie he sings a duet with Meaghan Martin called "Tear it Down".
MDot is what is known as a triple threat. He's an awesome dancer, actor and singer AND he plays 5 instruments: piano, drums, bass, guitar, and saxophone! What you may not know about him, what you won't find on Wikipedia is he is a really nice guy! I have met MDot 3 times! He has always been a sweet, gentle man. He has been kind to me and my mom in person and on Twitter! He really is humble and knows that without his fans, he doesn't have a career!
MDot is 23 years old . He is super talented and won an award called the Urban Threshold Music Award in 2007 but deserves to win more. He is currently working on an album that he says will be "The best R&B/Pop album without a Parental Advisory sticker on it".
I first met him at Debby Ryan's 16 Wishes Premiere. He was waiting to get on the red carpet. Someone asked if we got a picture with him. We didn't recognize him because Camp Rock 2 hadn't come out yet. The person asking said, "Go meet him, He's gonna be huge!" So we went to say "hi" and got a quick pic! He had a great smile and was super friendly!
In September , we went to the Road Dogs Game. Mdot was sitting in the stands taking pictures and giving fans autographs. At one point, he left his seat. He was followed by fans who wanted pics. That's when we took the pic above. We also got an autograph! Security gave him a hard time accusing him of creating a disturbance because a lot of fans were standing around in a big group. He was almost kicked out of Blair Field! He kept having to explain that he was only trying to hang out with fans. My mom kept her camera on everything in case we needed proof that Mdot wasn't doing anything wrong. We thought the security weren't really being respectful but Mdot was a gentleman and kept his cool the whole time. Finally, someone from the team came out just as Matthew was being taken off the property!
That night, he took the stage at the Verizon Ampitheatre In Irvine as part of the Camp Rock 2/Demi Lovato/Jonas Brothers Concert. He was awesome and with front row seats were really able to enjoy his performance.
We next met him at a charity event in Hollywood. We first saw him in the parking lot on his way in. He recognized us from The Road Dogs Game and hung out with us a bit! He had a little Mickey Mouse in his pocket.When we tweeted the picture below, he tweeted something right back about me like " I love this little girl". I got a bunch of followers that night!
We've met a lot of stars, most are nice but MDot really stands out as one of our all time favorites!!!
I ask you to support this great guy .
1. Request "Fire" on Radio Disney
2. Look for his songs, singles and album- Nice to Meet You, A Million
3. Follow Mdot on Twitter @4MDot
He is such a nice guy and a real gentleman! I am looking forward to seeing his career take off!
I hope you enjoyed this blogplease comment/share
I have tons more pics on Flickr
You can follow me on Twitter @Alexirob
My mom and I write these blogs together!


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17th Aug 2019 | Elizabeth Sasu
Africa World Airlines (AWA), ASKY Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines have teamed up to provide passengers with seamless and stress-free air travel within the West Africa sub-regional and various international routes they serve.
The interline agreement between the three airlines is the first of its kind in the West Africa sub-region and offers Ghanaian passengers the opportunity to travel seamlessly from Tamale, Kumasi and Takoradi to
more than 140 destinations in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North America without having to collect baggage and check-in again at Kotoka International Airport, which is currently the country's main international airport.
The interline agreement is a commercial arrangement between Africa World Airlines (AWA), ASKY and Ethiopian Airlines (ET) to handle passengers when they are travelling on multiple airlines on the same
itinerary. This allows passengers to check their bags through to their final destination.
The strength in the synergy ensures that passengers still maintain their allowable two 23kg bags, and have a stress-free travelling experience.
For instance, passengers travelling from Kumasi to New York would have AWA, ASKY and Ethiopian Airlines on his itinerary. The passenger then checks-in their luggage at the point of departure, flies from Kumasi to Accra on AWA, fly from Accra to Lomé on ASKY and connect on Ethiopian Airlines to the US.
Again, a passenger travelling from Tamale to China can just check-in their bags at Tamale, fly with AWA to Accra and connect on Ethiopian Airlines to China without having to check-in their bags again at the Kotoka International Airport.
Genet W/Michael, Ethiopian Airlines' Country Manager noted that "the airline, by this partnership, is ready to serve Ghanaians from any destinations operated by AWA to any of the over 120 international destinations across the five continents ET serves. The Seminar in Kumasi is to introduce this partnership to our trade partners and to have open discussions on issues that they may have.
Africa's largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines (ET), operates one of the youngest fleets in the world. The airline currently operates very modern and spacious A350 aircraft on the Accra route. It operates to more destinations on the continent than any other airline and also offers flights from Accra to the various destinations in Europe, Americas, Asia, Gulf and the Middle East via its hub in Addis Ababa. ET flies to more than 120 destinations worldwide.
Richard Kyereh, Head of Commercial of AWA noted that: " This partnership is to ensure that we provide very good flying options to the travelling public and improve on the travelling experience for the many Ghanaian travellers.
The stakeholder engagement with our agents in the Ashanti Region is to introduce this new partnership and associated services to them and address any questions they may have." Africa World Airlines (AWA) is a Ghanaian airline based in Accra. AWA started operations in 2012 and now operates a fleet of 8 all-jet aircraft across 8 destinations throughout Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia and Sierra Leone, with services to Cote D'Ivoire planned to commence soon. AWA is the only IATA member airline registered in Ghana and maintains IOSA certification, the global gold standard for aviation safety.
Asky Airlines has steadily built up its network and now offers several flights per week to almost all countries in West Africa and major commercial and popular destinations in Central Africa. It recently started flights to South Africa.
"We are deepening connectivity in the sub-region and improving the travelling experience for passengers with this novel partnership. It was very important to meet our agents in Kumasi and brief them about this new service and address all any issues they may have," Worlanyo Afadzinu, ASKY Airlines' Country Manager said.
Source: gh-aviation


If you're looking at gold chains for men – whether they're a gift for a special man in your life or you're buying one for yourself – it can be difficult to know whether you're making the right decision or not. This is, in part, because trends and styles change over the years – what was in fashion a few years might be completely out today. This is why we have compiled a guide for 2017.
There are a number of styles to choose from; those we have outlined here are currently the most popular.
·Figaro – This style is of Italian origin and consists of several small, round links that have been interspersed with a single, long oval link.
·Rope – This is one of the more traditional and classical styles; it is made up of links that are twisted very tightly to resemble a rope.
·Curb – This style is one of the most simplest available; it is made from flat and uniform sized Music (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTEQkPQP9HM) links. A variety of widths are available.
·Mariner – As the name suggests, the links of this style resemble the anchor chains used on boats (smaller round links to larger oval ones).
·Snake – This style has the texture and appearance of snakeskin and is made from rings fitted very close together.
Gold chains are available in 3 distinct colours. To choose which one best suits you, think about your sense of style.
·Yellow – This is the traditional colour and is quite luxurious. It is made from an alloy of gold and other metals (such as copper or zinc).
·White – This colour has become more popular. It is made from an alloy of gold and at least one white metal (such as nickel or palladium).
·Rose – This colour is less popular among men but does have a vibrant appeal. It is made from an alloy of gold and copper.
Did you know that 100% gold is actually quite soft and expensive? It is alloyed with other metals for durability and affordability.
·24-karat (24k) – This is pure gold and is not generally used to make jewellery. It is possible, however, to find 24k plated pieces.
·18-karat (18k) – This is 75% pure gold, which generally makes it the most expensive option.
·14-karat (14k) – This is 58.3% pure gold, which places it somewhere in the middle cost-wise.
·10-karat (10k) – This is 42% pure gold, which makes it the most affordable option.
We hope that the information provided above has given you more confidence in picking out gold chains for men. Whether you're buying for yourself, a friend or a loved one, there are a number of things to keep in mind to ensure that you're making the right choice. If you're still having trouble choosing a chain, we recommend speaking with your jeweller for more advice.


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The Grande Prairie PCN Allergy Clinic operates every Wednesday at the Grande Prairie PCN. To access Allergy Clinic services, speak to your family physician about allergy testing.
Please ensure you read the following information carefully in preparation for your skin testing appointment.
If for any reason you need to cancel or re-arrange your appointment please ensure you give us a call (780-539-9204 between 0830 at 1630 Monday to Friday) providing us with as much notice as possible. Unfortunately, if you do not attend your appointment without prior contact with us a $100.00 fee will be charged to rebook your next appointment.
We request that you do not bring small children with you when you are scheduled for a skin test unless accompanied by another adult who will wait in reception with the child.
Prescription or over the counter oral antihistamines should not be used 4 to 5 days prior to your scheduled appointment for skin testing. These include cold tablets, sinus tablets, hay fever medication, or oral treatment for itchy skin, over the counter allergy medications such as Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra, Actifed, Dimetapp, Benadryl, and many others. Prescription antihistamines such as Clarinex and Xyzal should also be stopped at least 5 days prior to testing. If you have any questions whether or not you are using an antihistamine, please talk to the nurse or doctor. In some instances, a longer period of time off these medications may be required.
You should discontinue your nasal spray and eye antihistamine medications, such as Patanase, Pataday, Astepro, Optivar or Astelin at least 2 days before your testing. In some instances, a longer period off these medications may be required. If you have any questions please ask the nurse or the doctor.
Medications such as over the counter sleeping medications (e.g. Tylenol PM) and other prescribed drugs, such as amitriptyline hydrochloride chloride (Elavil, Hydroxyzine (Atarax), doxepin (Sinequan), and imipramine (Tofranil) have antihistaminic activity and should be discontinued at least 2 weeks prior to receiving a skin test after consultation with your physician. Please make sure the doctor and the nurse are aware of the fact that you are taking these medications so that you may be advised as how long prior to testing you should stop taking them.
Intranasal allergy sprays such as Flonase Rhinocort, Nasonex, Nasacort, Omari's, Vermis and Nasal.
Asthma inhalers (inhaled steroids and bronchodilators), Leukotriene antagonists (e.g. Singulair, Accolate) and oral Theophylline (Theo-Fur, T-Phyl, Uniphyl, Theo-24, etc.) do not interfere with skin testing and should be used as prescribed.
Most drugs will be administered at this medical facility with a physician and or other health care provider present since occasional reactions may require immediate treatment. These reactions may consist of any or all of the following symptoms: itchy eyes, nose or throat; nasal congestion, runny nose, tightness in the throat or chest; increased wheezing; light-headedness; faintness; nausea and vomiting; hives; generalized itching and shock, the latter under extreme circumstances.
Please ensure you let the physician and nurse know if you are taking beta-blockers. Allergy skin testing maybe postponed in the unlikely event of a reaction to the allergy testing.
If you are pregnant, we will be unable to see you for skin testing due to the theoretical risk of an allergic reaction.
Please note that these reactions rarely occur but in the event of a reaction, the staff are fully trained and emergency equipment is available.
After skin testing, we will consult with your physicians who will make further recommendations regarding your treatment.
If you have any question regarding your appointment or if you need to cancel or re-arrange your appointment please call the Grande Prairie Primary Care Network (780-539-9204) between 0830 at 1630 Monday to Friday.


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Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings continue their regular schedule virtually through Webex. Please refer to the City Calendar for meeting details and login information.
City Hall is open to visitors for submission of plats from 8 AM to 4 PM. Please be aware that there is a limit of 15 visitors in the building, so delays should be expected. Submissions via mail are still being accepted.
About the Planning Division
The Planning Division is responsible for coordinating the comprehensive planning activities of the city, administering the subdivision regulations, and coordinating the pre‐development phase of the development of private property. The Division also prepares cases for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Zoning is the mechanism used to ensure that land uses in Odessa are properly related and located. The City Council is responsible for determining the appropriate district to apply to each parcel of land according to the guidelines of the City of Odessa Comprehensive Plan. If a zone change is required after discussing it with the Planning staff, an application with a fee must be submitted to the department. The property owner's consent is needed, and the process of rezoning could take from six to eight weeks.
Request for Zoning Amendment to the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission (PDF)
New Zoning Ordinance (PDF)
The City of Odessa Subdivision Ordinance governs the platting process within the City Limits and its Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Final Plats, Preliminary Plats, Short Form Plats and Replats are reviewed by City Staff as well as partner agencies for completeness. Their recommendations are then forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission for final approval. On occasion miniscule changes can be addressed administratively.
Plat Files
Application for Site Plan Approval (PDF)
Zoning Modifications
A property owner may petition the Zoning Board of Adjustments for a special exception or certain variances to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance at a public hearing. In granting any special exception or variance, the Board may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity with the Ordinance.
Application for Exception, Variation, or Modification of Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance (PDF)
Pre-Development Conference
Pre-Development Conferences can be scheduled through the Planning Division and can generally take 45 minutes to an hour. The Pre-Development Conferences allows applicants the opportunity to learn more about city processes and procedures in the development of site-specific projects.
The following development representatives attend Pre-Development Conferences to provide comments and answer questions.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a Pre-Development Conference, please contact us at 432-335-4174
Planning Boards and Commissions
Th Planning Division staffs and makes recommendations to three boards and commissions.
Email Planning and Zoning
411 W 8th Street Odessa TX 79761


On Friday 27th April at a celebratory ceremony at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester, Arts & Business honoured 25 Cultural Champions from the North West.
Arts & Business Cultural Champions is an annual reception honouring exceptional individuals who make a significant contribution to the arts through volunteering, business advice or philanthropic giving. As the Cultural Champions are selected by the arts and cultural organisations, it is their chance to say thank you for the support.


This page provides a script that creates an additional separated guest network and a new guest firewall zone for your OpenWrt device. That is, to create a guest WiFi network, that only has Internet access but cannot access your existing LAN.
The script does not perform the last (simple) step, to create the actual Wifi radio config (as this is a simply step and also requires some custom parameters that are better suited for manual setup in the web GUI than for a script. That final manual step is also part of this description.
Take your time, to read this whole page, before starting any configuration. Get at least a rough idea, of what below's code is configuring.
Copy the whole following code block (from "NET_ID=guest… including up to the final …commit) without the need for any changes or customization into a SSH command prompt of your OpenWrt device and press enter. (Alternatively if you prefer: create and run it as shell script on your OpenWrt device).
then (Special attention please) checkmark the new "guest" network directly below it and do not checkmark your "LAN" network. "guest" is the new network that below's script has created and the checkmark will link your guest WiFi to the new guest firewall zone.
Note: Create the WiFi network as additional config on either your 2,4 or 5 GHz radio. You can even create 2 additional guest wifi's to cover both frequencies. The new guest networks will share the channel/frequency with your probably already existing LAN WiFi's.
There are endless of personal customization options.
Be aware that there are no special Internet firewall restrictions active for your guests in this default config. If you want to restrict your weird guests to http(s) protocol or block UDP or do whatever fancy restriction, you have to add some additional customized firewall rules yourself.
Also you may have to find individual rules/network setups for your personal situations, e.g. if your guests would like access to your printer or need to stream stuff from their smartphones to your Smart-TV. Unfortunately there is not a single one-fits-all solution for that.
You could go even further and split of a LAN-jack using a custom VLAN configuration and link that split-of LAN jack to that guest net as well, if your guests prefer a wired connection.
Then click "Save & Apply".
You may not have guests hanging out in your house all week long.
You do not have to delete the whole config, when your guests are leaving. You can just enter the OpenWrt web GUI and simply enable or disable the guest WiFi at will.


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Bathroom bill puts U.S. Quidditch Cup 11 on hold
National org awaits results of legislative special session
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A national championship involving broomsticks, quaffles and snitches is being put on hold for Round Rock.
U.S. Quidditch recently told the city that it wasn't going to sign a contract to come to Round Rock next year until it finds out what happens with the so-called bathroom bill during the legislative special session, said Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan.
The news comes after the city announced in early July that the national governing body for Quidditch chose the new Round Rock Multipurpose Complex to host its 11th U.S. Quidditch Cup April 14-15, 2018.
In a June news release, U.S. Quidditch said it is disappointed in Gov. Greg Abbott's call for legislation concerning transgender people using bathrooms. House Bill 2899, which did not pass in this year's regular legislative session, could receive support during the 30-day special session that began Tuesday.
"While the specific scope of the legislation to consider in the special session is unclear at this time, US Quidditch is disappointed that gender-based discriminatory legislation is once again on the agenda for the Texas Legislature," the release says.
Major League Quidditch, which is holding a three-game series between the Austin Outlaws and League City Legends on Saturday at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex, said in a statement it is also carefully monitoring the special session.
"We take the freedom and safety of our players, our staff and our fans seriously, and are proud to say they are great ambassadors for gender inclusivity in sixteen major cities across the United States and Canada," the statement reads.
The state Senate was scheduled to hold a hearing on the bathroom bill Friday, though a bill had not been filed as of Thursday. If passed, the bill would require transgender Texans to use bathrooms that correspond to the gender of their birth certificates.
If the city starts losing big tournaments because of the bathroom bill, Morgan said, it could have an effect on taxpayers who voted to allocate a half-cent of city sales tax for property tax relief.
"If events start leaving I think we will have to increase taxes or cut services, if it becomes a big enough impact," he said.
Some of the nation's most powerful businesses, from Apple to the NFL, have opposed the bill. Republican House Speaker Joe Straus has said it's bad for business.
Supporters of the bathroom bill — including Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, both Republicans — say the legislation is needed to protect women and girls from men who could prey upon them in women's bathrooms.
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