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FG Disburses N20,000 Grants to 125,000 Women, Says Minister
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A total of 125,000 rural women across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are to receive N20,000 each as cash grants from the Federal Government.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Umar Farouq, disclosed this yesterday in Kano during the flag off of the programme in the state.
For the cash grants in Kano, she said about 8,000 women across the 44 local government councils would benefit from the Federal Government's initiative.
She was quoted in a statement issued in Abuja by her ministry's Deputy Director Information, Rhoda Iliya, as saying "A cash grant of N20,000 will be disbursed to about 125,000 poor women across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory."
Farouq, who was represented at the event in Kano by the ministry's Permanent Secretary, Bashir Alkali, said the project was introduced in 2020 to sustain the social inclusion agenda of government.
"It is designed to provide a one-off grant to some of the poorest and most vulnerable women in rural and peri-urban areas across the country," she stated.
According to her, the grant was expected to increase income and productive assets of target beneficiaries.
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, commended the government for initiating programmes geared towards supporting the poor and vulnerable in the society, especially women and children.
He also appreciated the ministry for the enrolment of additional 35,000 beneficiaries from 15 Local Government councils under the Conditional Cash Transfer scheme.
The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Usman Alhaji, urged the minister to approve the enrolment of the remaining 35,000 beneficiaries from the local government councils.
In a similar development, the humanitarian minister stated that over 4,000 beneficiaries across the 27 local government councils of Jigawa State would benefit from the federal government's grant for rural women in the state.
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A great reminder. Forgive. Forgive. Forgive. I was talking with a friend this week about how hard that is sometimes…but we are called to do it anyway. And what a gift it is.
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Great verse. I think if we really realize how much God has forgiven us and how much it costed Him we wouldn´t be so quick to get upset with others and hold it agaisnt them.
Great reminder and lovely illustration. Thanks for sharing.
great link between picture and verse given that gulls are usually quarrelling over a bit of bread or whatever…….
totally cute! i love this! 🙂 Happy WFW!
What a sweet photo and perfect verse to go with it. What a good reminderfor me.
That is such a great reminder!! Beautiful picture. Happy WFW!
I absolutely love this verse and the picture is just precious! Happy WFW!
This is great! Thanks for sharing, and have a happy WFW!
The birds are simply delightful…and I love the verse you chose to go with your photo. WFW blessings to you!
What a sweet picture to put with that scripture! Happy WFW!
Blessings Lana…Perfect pair…bear…forgive…bind in unity! Love the WORD & this photo!!! Perfect powerful word & photo of seagulls! Thanks!


Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson met today the family and supporters of Kurdish MP Leyla Guven who is currently on hunger strike in a Turkish prison in Diyarbakir.
"News that the condition of Turkish MP Leyla Guven who has been on hunger strike since November 8 is deteriorating is extremely worrying.
"I have travelled to Turkey and today in Diyarbakir met with Leyla's daughter, Sabiha, and her lawyers to extend our solidarity and discuss her condition.
"I also met with human rights associations, the Turkish medical association and the Bar Association.
"Alongside these meetings I will be meeting bodies representing the families of those detained, women's movements and the People's Democratic Party and the Democratic Society Congress.
"As Leyla Guven's condition gets worse the need for the international community to act becomes all the more pressing.
"She and all Kurdish political prisoners need to be released immediately."


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There are two sides the legal spectrum in terms of drunk driving taunton. First, there is the criminal side in which an individual has broken the law by getting behind the wheel after becoming intoxicated. On the other side, you have the victims that were injured due to this decision. In legal these matters, there is a need for both criminal and personal injury attorneys. The criminal attorney defenses the individual accused of drunk driving while the personal injury attorney fights for compensation for injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
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According to the national mandate applied to drunk driving law Taunton, a breathalyzer result of over 0.08 is over the legal limit. It is required through this mandate that all drivers who are suspected of DUI to be taken into custody to make this distinction. On the other hand, victims who are injured due to this poor decision have the legal right to file a lawsuit to receive monetary damages. In cases involving a DUI where the victim did not survive these injuries his or her family has the right to file a wrongful death claim.
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Oklahoma's economy has long relied on oil and natural gas. Fourteen percent of total household earnings came from oil and gas activity in 2014, according to the research firm RegionTrack. The oil and gas industry also increased its share of total state gross domestic product (GDP) to a peak of 15.04 percent. As oil and gas prices plummeted, that share has dropped to 8.04 percent in 2016, according to the most recent available data. As such a large share of the state economy, the oil and gas industry also has a significant impact on state revenues.
The two charts below show oil and natural gas prices for Oklahoma compared with state tax apportionment totals (the amount of money the Oklahoma Tax Commission deposits into various state funds or remits to counties and cities). As the charts show, these commodity prices have a correlation with state tax collections with a period of lag time before the price changes begin to affect tax collections. As oil and gas prices rise, so too do tax collections. Likewise, collections fall when prices fall.
From fiscal year 1998 to 2000, oil and gas prices rose (119 percent and 37 percent, respectively) while tax collections grew 9 percent. When prices fell, a decline began in state tax collections, dropping 8 percent from fiscal year 2001 to 2003. Oil and gas prices then steadily began to climb to a peak in 2008, with oil at $115 a barrel and natural gas at $15.57 per thousand cubic feet. During that time, tax collections grew by 44 percent. During the great recession, oil prices plunged 40 percent. Tax collections bottomed out in 2010, falling 16 percent. As the economy began to recover, there was again a stretch of rising oil and gas prices until 2015 when the recent drop in oil and gas prices began. This resulted in tax collections falling 10 percent from $8.7 billion to $7.9 billion.
As I have mentioned before, volatile revenue sources make budgeting difficult. Relying heavily on the oil and gas industry can lead to the sizable growth reflected in the current state economy. It can also become a serious drag on the state, like what was experienced over the last few fiscal years. Stabilizing tax collections would reduce the chance of severe budget shortfalls or surpluses. This, in turn, would lower the call for short-term solutions via quick tax increases in bad times or expanding crony tax incentives in good times. A long-term approach that sets Oklahoma on a path towards a more diversified economy and tax base will give all Oklahoma taxpayers and businesses a better chance to prosper.


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James Herring: How to perfect the PR stunt
June 13, 2016 /in Interviews /by Gorkana News Editor
Ahead of his talk on Zen and the art of the publicity stunt at Cannes Lions next week, James Herring, owner at Taylor Herring, talks about the value of stunts, how a good stunt can benefit a wider PR campaign and how to make something memorable.
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Which publicity-generating event, that you've not been involved in, has grabbed your attention and why?
KFC Hong Kong created two edible nail polishes – bringing the classic tagline, "Finger Lickin' Good," to life. The polish flavors (featuring a secret mix of 11 secret herbs and spices) are based on the brand's two favourite recipes, Original and Hot & Spicy.
It's not the first time the chain has grabbed attention by doing the unexpected and generating an enormous amount of publicity at a very modest cost.
In your view, what is a publicity stunt, when is it a good thing to do and how does it sit within a wider PR strategy?
Done well – a publicity stunt is an audacious piece of attention-seeking, earned media that stops people in their tracks, delivers a thunderclap of social media chatter and a ton of media coverage.
In our new ad-blockable, ad-skippable world – it's a great way to cut through the clutter and an especially useful tactic for challenger brands – those that can't afford to spend their way into the public consciousness with TV spots, homepage takeovers and cover wraps, and need to get things going quickly.
What are the big dos and don'ts when attempting a stunt?
Dos: Stunts need to be entertaining and engaging, but they must also be rooted in a coherent narrative that integrates with the rest of the marketing message.
Don'ts: Most stunts necessitate a strong picture and video element – and if that's the case you need to resist the temptation to kill them with corporate branding. Credit the audience and media with some intelligence and respect. Great campaigns prompt people to learn more – they will want to know 'who did this, and why?'
What makes a stunt memorable?
People love audacity, originality, bravery and of course they love to be entertained. The best stunt marketing is both audacious and bold – the greater the risk the greater the return.
Is a stunt only suitable for consumer-facing brands?
Used appropriately it's a tactic that can be deployed by anyone – from governments and public bodies, to charities, causes and B2B.
Has social brought about a new age or new opportunity for experience-led campaigns?
Undoubtedly. The one question you will hear being asked countless times a day in our boardroom is 'Will people share this?' – the answer to that question has to be a solid 'yes' to justify client investment, and there are few better agency buzzes than having a trending story on Twitter.
What are you most looking forward to at Cannes this year from a PR perspective?
There are some great talks in the line-up, including the likes of Sir John Hegarty, Harvey Weinstein, Anna Wintour, Oliver Stone and Simon Pegg.
My festival highlight is taking time out to browse the thousands of competition entries and getting inspired with some fresh thinking for the year ahead.
How is The Poke? Having set up the site in 2002, what's the most valuable lesson it has taught you?
It's doing well thanks!
Just passed the two million fans on social media mark, working on a pilot for the BBC and currently raising investment for the next stage.
The project really helped hone our skills in thinking more like a publisher when devising campaigns. We craft the copy and hone the angles so writers can find lots of routes into a story that would work for their audience. The huge opportunity is in video content that can deliver the deeper client messaging (that a journalist is NEVER going to write exactly as you would like them to). Pretty much all our work includes a click-worthy video and strong picture assets.
James Herring and Peter Mountstevens from Taylor Herring present 'Zen And the Art Of The Publicity Stunt' at 1pm, Saturday 18th June, Debussy Theatre, Palais De Festival, Cannes Lions
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Several months ago, in this column, I offered my view of the last two candidates standing as choosing between a lesser of two evils. In the spirit of full disclosure and transparency, of those choices, I voted for Hillary.
Now, that the dust has settled and we are faced with four years of a Trump presidency, let's reflect on what happened and what we got.
In the last eighteen months, we put two of the most unpopular, immoral and dis-engaging candidates at the top of the two major political party tickets like throwing chum in the water, then expressed faux concerns at the frenzy that has ensued.
The problem is, we became fans of these candidates, not supporters of any ideals. That is a big and telling difference in how we view our political leaders, and our place in the democracy. I voted for Hillary but was a supporter of neither. I chose the route that I thought would be the least destructive.
I support the protests that are going on right now because a free voice is one of the rights that makes our type of government unique. But we are protesting the wrong thing. Instead of protesting against the winner of the election process, why aren't we protesting the carnival atmosphere of the process itself. And while we are at it, why aren't we taking ourselves to task for being an active participant in the cacophony of sound bites and video streams? How did we allow the primaries to become such mean-spirited volleys of attention-grabbing moments that we lapped up and then, asked for more - then have the nerve to be upset at the outcome we helped facilitate?
My form of protest comes from trying to be the best person I can be, and live the best life I can. We change hearts and minds one by one, not in the street. We turn people around by example, not by threatening or fear-mongering. Or being afraid. Or suspecting only the worse. The value of our nation comes with the value we place on ourselves. So, I will say again: No Lives Matter, Except Your Own. Not one democratic or republican, or brown-skinned, pale white, doe-eyed, tree-hugging, whale-watching life matters if you cannot reconcile how your live your own. Live it full of wonder and awe and compassion and knowledge. Fill it up with experience, and what is important to you. This is especially true where politics are concerned. And this year, what is important to me did not seem important to either candidate.
I advocate a change in our government, our constitution, our very political make-up. But that starts at a local level and spreads outward. And by local, I mean, within ourselves. This election could be the big reset we all need - setting the stage for real, significant change in the future. We become more when we experience less.
I agree these are dangerous times, but not just for America. Our continuation as a species hinges on what we do about the environment, food supply, water and technology to support over-population over the next two decades. We are that race against time, my friends, together. And that is what we must concentrate on, now. Because when the end of the world comes, being black, white, muslim, green, independent, catholic, Buddhist - none of it will matter. Extinction doesn't have a political party.
I feel badly for Hillary. And Bernie. And Donald. We made them patsy's in a real-world game, in which there can be no winners, only an empty sandbox, full of hurt feelings.
The next four years are just that: four years. We can make it through them. Ask any gay man who came of age in the 80's and is still around to talk about survival. We know survival. And I hope we take every lesson learned from this election, from this year of living dangerously, from the next four years, and use it to make something better. Including and starting with ourselves. We can do this. And although I do not (yet) respect the person who won, I respect the office of the presidency of this country. I am willing and eager to see him defy the under-expectations we have of him. I am equally willing to start identifying the person who will eventually replace him because, until it changes, that. is. how. it. works.
What I am not willing to do: hate the other half. Retaliate. Because, whether we want to admit it or not, "the other guys" are part of our national make-up. They are us. We are them. Neither will I spend the next four years in abject terror. Or, give into rage. I am better than the situation we now find ourselves in. And being the best person I can be will influence the world around me.
What else am I not willing to do? I will not give into the politically correct mindset of Identity Liberalism, where every faction and sub-group in America needs to be called out and identified to be made welcome. We have made fascist separatism the Democratic Party's political norm, and have masqueraded it under clever covers, like "outreach" and "diversity". I refuse to call the never-ending alphabet of the LGBTQIE community anything other than Gay. I refuse to be pulled into the nonsensical conversations about White Privilege, or Black Lives, or the free expression of the Pan-Asiatic Community. Diversity and tolerance cannot be legislated; it can only be advanced by living a personal life that demonstrates those tolerances in a way that you want other people to emulate. First, heal yourself. Democrats lost this election because they want to be too many things to too many people; instead of being Something to all people.
Coincidentally, I am writing some of this column on December 1: World AIDS Day. I am reminded every year on this date of those long, dark, unforgiving years that I grew up in. We lost so much and so many. But we never gave up. We never stopped believing that the future would be better. And, for those that survive, here we are. The next four years is nothing – and I repeat, nothing – like the decades of loss that so many of us endured. We can get through this.
When the protests end, the real work begins. Again.


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It is one of the oldest portuguese cities and one of the oldest christian cities in the world as it was founded by the romans who then named it Bracara Augusta. It has over 2000 years of history as a city.
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Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Braga
Architectural-landscape complex integrated by the sanctuary, staircase where the sacred road of Bom Jesus is developed, Bom Jesus park and a funicular, Bom Jesus Lift.
In the year 1373 a hermitage is already mentioned in the place, in 1494 a second hermitage was erected and in 1522 a third one by initiative of D. João da Guarda, Dean of the Cathedral and Braga.
Jardim de Stª Barbara
It is a public garden of the city, next to the Medieval wing of Paço Episcopal Bracarense. In the center there is a 17th century fountain topped by the statue of Santa Bárbara, hence the name of the garden.
Source of the Idol
It is a fountain of water with inscriptions and carved figures that indicate to be a sanctuary, constructed at the beginning of century I. Near the fountain were found architectonic vestiges that indicate that the sanctuary may have been part of a temple. It is one of the sites of the ancient Roman city most publicized due to its unique nature.
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Between 1761 and 1764 was built in the middle of the arcades the Church of Lapa, and can not have large dimensions since the Arcade was leaning against the medieval walls of the castle.
Museum of the Biscainhos
It is installed in the Palace of the Biscainhos built in century XVI (Baroque period). The museum presents to the public a series of spaces that give a view of the occupations, tastes and traditions of our ancestors of the nobility of the XVII and XVIII centuries, being able to visit the Atrium, the Noble Hall, the Showrooms, Oratory, Game, the Dining Room, the Stables, the Old Kitchens, and lastly, the gardens of the eighteenth century that unfold in a spectacle of artistic and environmental beauty.
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Theatro Circo
The building began in 1911 and ended in 1914, leaving Theatro Circo with a capacity for 1500 people and asserting itself immediately as one of the largest and most beautiful Portuguese theaters. The premiere was on April 21, 1915.
In 1999, Theatro Circo underwent deep restoration and spatial restructuring works that modernized it. The requalification also included the replacement of the original traces of the Salão Nobre, now released from the changes it has suffered over the years.
The reopening of Theatro Circo took place on 27 October 2006 and is now a reference in the artistic world, not only because it has one of the most charismatic showrooms in the country, but because the choice of its programming meets the criteria of quality and eclecticism.
Ticket office: Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 7pm. Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. On show days it ends 30 minutes after it starts. In shows to be held on Mondays, Sundays and Holidays, the ticket office opens 1 hour before the show, closing 30 minutes after it starts.
Daylight savings time (August 1 to 31): Monday from 10am to 1pm and from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 7pm. Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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"Older than the Cathedral of Braga" is a popular expression that is used when one intends to define the antiquity of something, which corroborates how old the Cathedral is. According to tradition, the diocese of Braga was created in the third century; But history only confirms it from the year 400.
The current building is implanted on another religious building that possibly was the previous cathedral. The cathedral has two towers on the facade, which brings it closer to the great cat
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Hmm....Sensitive thoughts indeed!I liked the after thoughts about the most difficult part being breaking the news to the family.The poem is very nice and so is the story.
The society today is much too diverse to be even thought of as becoming progressive. But hopefully, in the years to come, Indian society learns that new kinds of relationships are here to stay and that there's nothing 'queer' about them at all. It's just a way of life.
I find your writing very open and diverse. Open in the sense that you write from many perspectives, not only humanistic but symbolic. Diverse, well, allowing much to enter. It may appear that I am trying to make you blush, quite the contrary, I see that you are building a fantastic foundation and I wish to see it build. Yes indeed your writing may need work, but it alludes to a greater potential. Fantastic indeed.
In reference to the story, I caught myself reading the letter through very fast as though I was wanting to see the end of it. It didn't really catch me. It wasn't until Rachna tossed the paper, when the message of the piece was beginning. It felt too repetitious, then again from another perspective it really depends on how you look at it.
One could see her letter not capturing what she actually wants to say, obvious with her tossing it. I think that this story could be elaborated, you have a great setting I wish to read the majority of the piece.
But I really enjoyed the dialogue with the mother and her, I could could really see it in my mind.
I enjoy reading your blog every once and a while, especially when I can of course.
Great to see your writing!
@Sudeshna - yes it is difficult for many people to face those who are the most close to them, ironical and true.
@D2 - Most certainly,it is critical to know and realise that every one has a right to coexist peacefuly - whether or not we personaly subscribe to their point of view.
@Falling Universe - am glad you took time to visit my blog and share your thoughts about my writing. The whole aspect of my writing revolves around experimenting and challenging my skill sets to explore unchartered territories of my mind.In the process, if someone appreciates the outcome of such an experiment - am glad, if not, am glad as well. And it is not to do with arrogance or indifference.
In this world where being diplomatic is the best form of expression, and I am an active member of the clan on most occasions, I felt a need to do something which sans a need for approval.It is more like a vent to all the facade we put up all day long. Somewhere we need to tell oursleves,it is ok to be foolish, it is ok to be stupid,it is ok to be not perfect...it is ok to be ok not the best all the time, it is ok to be you - only you.
As for the story - the nature of a distressed mind does not allow structure or clarity.The poem Rachna scribbles is just a reflection of that. Not sure what you meant by being repetitious. The poem does not capture what she wants to say - and that is by design.In life, unlike popular fiction, some stories remain incomplete.
the objective of the story was to try and capture one evening,perhaps a few moments in time, from Rachan's life,which would go on to define her existence in the future.The unstated possibilities of such a life changing scenario needed to be kept that way int he context of the texture of the story.
The dialog was with her father not mother. Am glad you could identify some scenarios.
Please continue to visit ,as and when you can and share your thoughts.
It is still not easy for girls (and boys too) like Rachana.
wow! you managed to capture so much with so little - very nice writing there! What you have NOT written is as important as what you have. Waiting for more from you!
@Nirvana - thanks for dropping by.
Well, our ancients in all their wisdom told us that there are three kinds of humans: male, female and tritiya prakriti. We moderns, in all our infinite wisdom have created prejudices and prudishness. And I simply fail to understand this word, "queer".
It is never easy telling the family. Respecting individual choices is most important. But what would (most probably) happen in the above case would be parents/relatives/well wishers swooping down to tell her she is too young to make such decisions and once she starts living with a man, things would change. I can almost hear it. :)But that's something that would start where you have left off.
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Leonardo DiCaprio and 10 other actors who should have an Oscar
'And the Oscar goes to… Leonardo DiCaprio!'
You can expect to hear those words echo around the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood this Sunday, as, after years of waiting, Leo finally gets his hands on an Oscar.
DiCaprio is a hot favourite to pick up Best Actor for his performance in The Revenant, in which he writhes around in the mud a lot and gets a little too cuddly with a bear.
It's somewhat strange that DiCaprio will (likely) win his Oscar for a role which requires him for long stretches to simply lie in a stretcher. All of his great previous performances, whether it's proclaiming himself 'king of the world' in Titanic or snorting copious amounts of drugs in The Wolf of Wall Street, have been kinetic and dynamic. In The Revenant, he does most of his acting with his eyelids.
DiCaprio is set to be crowned after missing out on an acting Oscar on four previous occasions, for What's Eating Gilbert Grape, The Aviator, Blood Diamond and The Wolf of Wall Street.
It's looking like fifth time lucky for Leo, but until Sunday night at least, he's not the only great actor out there who has yet to win an Oscar.
You won't believe that none of this lot have been honoured by the Academy.
1. Tom Cruise
The current incarnation of The Cruiser is known for strapping himself to planes and scaling the world's tallest buildings, but his action man tendencies hide some huge acting chops.
Cruise has come close to Oscar glory with three nominations, each telling its own story. You can't argue with his performance in Born on the Fourth of July losing out to Daniel Day-Lewis's in My Left Foot at the 1990 ceremony, but he really should have pipped Geoffrey Rush in the almost forgotten Shine with his brilliant meltdowns in 1996's Jerry Maguire.
And don't get me started on Cruise losing out on Best Supporting Actor in 2000 after his amazing work in Magnolia ('RESPECT THE COCK') was pipped by Michael Caine's awful New England accent in sentimental tosh The Cider House Rules.
2. Keira Knightley
I don't get the backlash against Knightley and I never will. 'Oh, she's always in period dramas!' her detractors cry, a bit like shouting 'Oh, you're always cutting inside from the wing and shooting!' at Cristiano Ronaldo.
In the early part of her career, Knightley was great in costume dramas – so what if she played to her strengths?
She's been nominated twice for Oscars – for Best Supporting Actress last year in The Imitation Game (sorry, Cumberbatchers, she was the best thing in it) and for her wonderful turn as Lizzy Bennett in 2005's Pride & Prejudice.
But it's her work in The Duchess, Begin Again and the astounding – and astoundingly overlooked – Never Let Me Go that stands out. She'll get her Oscar soon.
3. Harrison Ford
How do you get nominated for an Oscar when the world knows you as not one but two movie icons; Indiana Jones and Han Solo?
Well, Harrison Ford managed it with what is probably the best performance of his career – as John Book, the cop among the Amish in Witness (1985). At that point in his career, Ford thought he was done with Solo and wanted to pursue more challenging roles.
This saw a terrific run of late '80s movies that saw him in The Mosquito Coast, Frantic and Working Girl. He was also terrific in Air Force One and Patriot Games, but political action movies don't really attract Oscar attention.
In an ideal world, the Oscars would ditch their stuffiness and reward performances that change the course of film history. Ford could have been nominated for his turns in both Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, mainly because he just WAS Indiana Jones.
4. Winona Ryder
Ryder has a Golden Globe, but – PAH! – who wants one of those? If Hollywood stars keep their Oscar statuettes in their bathrooms, you can guess where they flush their Golden Globes.
Nominated at the Academy Awards in 1994 for Best Supporting Actress (The Age of Innocence) and Best Actress (Little Women) the following year, Ryder probably should have had nods for Edward Scissorhands, The Crucible, Heathers and Black Swan.
But not Alien: Resurrection though, no way.
5. Samuel L Jackson
When he's not SHOUTING REALLY LOUDLY, Samuel L Jackson is a damn fine actor. HELL, HE'S A DAMN FINE ACTOR WHEN HE'S SHOUTING TOO!
Cruelly overlooked in his one Best Supporting Actor Oscar nod for Pulp Fiction, Jackson could easily have been nominated for more of his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino. He was sensational in Jackie Brown and absolutely magnetic amid the bloodbath in this year's The Hateful Eight.
It would be worth giving him an Oscar just to hear his speech.
6. Jessica Chastain
Jessica plays it cool until her Oscar arrives (Picture: Columbia)
There was a period between 2011 and 2012 in which Jessica Chastain was in every film ever made, which was understandable given she was the best new actress on the block.
Nominated twice for The Help and Zero Dark Thirty, her name in a cast list is always a mark of quality.
Even her non-Oscar chasing stuff excites – check out gripping horror Mama.
7. John Malkovich
He was in Transformers: Dark of the Moon, which is perhaps the only reason the Academy haven't given John Malkovich his Oscar.
Two nominations is unworthy of an actor of his talent. He wasn't even shortlisted for his stunning work in Dangerous Liaisons (1988), a crime in itself, but not to be nominated for his role as himself and various versions of himself in the bonkers Being John Malkovich (1999) was nothing short of a travesty.
If I had my way, he would also have been recognised with a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his sterling work as Cyrus 'The Virus' Grissom in Con Air, but I can sort of understand why the Academy chose to overlook it.
8. Glenn Close
Malkovich's co-star in Dangerous Liaisons did receive a nomination for Best Actress, but was unlucky to come against Jodie Foster in The Accused.
That is just one of six nominations which have failed to materialise into a statuette for Close, so quit your whining, Leo.
When nominated for her bunny-boiling in Fatal Attraction a year before Dangerous Liaisons, she lost out to Cher, back in a time when Cher was a serious actress – and a good one.
9. Brian Cox
Not only has Brian Cox never won an Oscar, he's never even been nominated for one, remarkable when you consider he is in every film released between 1994 and 2015.
But just because he's prolific doesn't mean he's not fantastic.
Cox's brilliance stretches all the way back to 1986 and Manhunter, in which he played the original Hannibal 'Lecktor', and runs right up to 2008 prison drama The Escapist, which gives him a rare and deserved starring role.
With his output of two films per week, he's bound to bag an Oscar soon.
10. Amy Adams
Leo is also out-nommed by Amy Adams, quickly turning into the Meryl Streep of her generation. Unlike Meryl, however, Adams doesn't have an Oscar.
What's often forgotten about Streep is that despite winning two Oscars from her first four nominations, for Kramer vs Kramer and Sophie's Choice, she then went on a 12-nod losing streak that was finally broken by 2012's The Iron Lady. Three wins from 19 nominations isn't that great a haul, bizarrely.
Anyway, that's what could be ahead of Adams if she keeps up her success rate, following nominations for Junebug, Doubt, The Fighter, The Master and American Hustle.
It's surely only a matter of time before she's taking home an Oscar statuette.
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The Orang Asli community, especially the Semai tribe, has lost one of their most illustrious sons.
Thirty-eight-year-old Sahak bah Udal or better known as "Ahha" passed away last month due to a lung infection.
Ahha, a Semai lived at Ulu Geroh about 12km up the Titiwangsa Range from Gopeng. As chairman of SEMAI (Friends of Ecotourism and Nature Conservation), he almost single handedly introduced to the world the gentle culture of the Semai community by empowering his entire village to participate in its ecotourism activities.
He also encouraged the community to practice tidy habits to enable tourists to have a comfortable stay. Ulu Geroh now has a visitors' centre which houses a dormitory and their E-Semai project, a programme for its residents to enable hands-on exposure to ICT.
Ahha, who had earlier worked in the hotel industry, saw potential in promoting his Semai culture as an eco-tourism product and encouraged its residents to showcase their lifestyles such as mat weaving and their traditional Sewang dance. Other recent activities include herbal garden, insect sanctuary and the teaching of English.
All of these activities introduced reflect a community that cares for its environment and is able to make a living out of it sustainably while preserving a community's culture and its indigenous knowledge.
Being the main coordinator and facilitator between the NGOs and the community, Ahha had been able to receive funding from various NGOs and corporate organisations, among them MNS, DANIDA and Shell, to carry on their activities.
Yes, Ahha will be missed by many but his dedication in helping to upgrade the livelihood of his community will be carried on through the ecotourism activities he initiated. For details of the villager's activities please go to their web page: www.esemai.org.
Chief Minister of Perak Dato' Seri Zambry bin Abdul Kadir played host to 176 Tok Batin (Orang Asli village chiefs) at his official residence on Tuesday January 26.
Perak, with a registered population of 54,600 Orang Asli scattered throughout the state is the second largest after Pahang. The main clans found are the Semai, Temiar, Jahai, Lanoh and Kensiu.
In his address Zambry welcomed the guests as 'Orang Kita' or Our People, a term commonly used among the Orang Asli. Zambry also announced the appointment of a Special Officer, 57-year-old Panjang Ali, a Semai from Kg Tangkai Cermin, Sg Galah, Tg. Tualang, who will be attached to his office to oversee Orang Asli issues such as poverty, land and education. He added that an allocation of RM1 million over and above the current allocation has been made, as the state government's commitment to the community.
The event held at the chief minister's residence was the first time for the community and the turnout was overwhelming. Of the 1,400 attendees, 1,200 were of Orang Asli origin. The organiser for the night JHEOA (Orang Asli Affairs Department) had indicated that they had originally planned for an 800 head count and arranged transportation accordingly. However a lot of the Orang Asli arranged their own transport to the event with some being ferried by their local assemblymen. Apparently being invited to the event was very important to the community as those that were excluded had called to express their disappointment.


I love Magritte. This is great!
This is really different. I like it!
Lol, what fun! I like this interpretation a lot. Great job!
I've hurt myself lifting a heavy box, ugh... so I've got some recovery time and PT in my future.


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Evgenii Dmitriyevich Klimov (; born 3 February 1994) is a Russian ski jumper and a former Nordic combined skier. He is the first Russian in history who won an individual ski jumping World Cup event for men. He also took the Grand Prix 2018 overall title in ski jumping. He also has the national record for the longest ski jump with 237m. At the 2022 Olympics, he was part of the mixed team which won the silver medal.

Career

Nordic combined
Klimov competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics for Russia. He placed 45th in the normal hill Nordic combined event, after being 3rd in the ski jumping portion, and 9th in the team event.

As of September 2014, his best showing at the World Championships is 12th, in the 2013 team event. His best individual finish is 49th, in the 2013 large hill event.

Klimov made his World Cup debut in February 2013. His best individual finish is 30th, at a large hill event at Kuusamo in 2013/14. His best World Cup overall finish is 80th, in 2013/14.

Ski jumping

He ended his Nordic combined career and switched to a ski jumping career in 2015. He won two medals in ski jumping at the 2015 Winter Universiade in Osrblie, Slovakia. He made a World Cup debut in 2015/16 season.

Klimov won the 2018 FIS Ski Jumping Grand Prix. He then won his first World Cup event in Wisła, becoming the first Russian to achieve that feat.

World Cup

Standings

Individual wins

Individual starts (125)

References

External links
 (nordic combined profile)
 (ski jumping profile)

1994 births
Living people
Olympic Nordic combined skiers of Russia
Nordic combined skiers at the 2014 Winter Olympics
Sportspeople from Perm, Russia
Russian male Nordic combined skiers
Russian male ski jumpers
Universiade medalists in ski jumping
Ski jumpers at the 2018 Winter Olympics
Ski jumpers at the 2022 Winter Olympics
Olympic ski jumpers of Russia
Universiade gold medalists for Russia
Universiade bronze medalists for Russia
Competitors at the 2015 Winter Universiade
Olympic silver medalists for the Russian Olympic Committee athletes
Medalists at the 2022 Winter Olympics
Olympic medalists in ski jumping

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Sierra Leone is party to a number of international agreements including Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Law of the Sea, Marine Life Conservation, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution and Wetlands.
The country has many issues which impact the environment in common with many African countries such as rapid population growth, harvesting of timber, expansion of cattle grazing, slash-and-burn agriculture which has resulted in deforestation and soil exhaustion, civil war depleting natural resources and overfishing.
The Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL) is an active organisation with a mission to promote conservation and management of natural resources for sustainable development in Sierra Leone.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and its partner organisation in Sierra Leone, CSSL, and the Sierra Leone Government, will embark on a two-year pilot project with the aim of managing 75,000 hectares of the Gola forests for conservation, in cooperation with local communities.
The Gola rainforests, in south-eastern Sierra Leone, are the last remaining rainforests in the country. They are among the most important forests in West Africa for a range of magnificent, threatened birds and other wildlife. Further information about this work can be found at www.rspb.org.uk/sierraleone/.
A survey of the Western Area Peninsula Forest (WAPF) in Sierra Leone has discovered two new breeding colonies of the Vulnerable White-necked Picathartes Picathartes gymnocephalus, in addition to the 16 sites already known. The survey was part of a one-year project carried out by volunteers from the Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL, BirdLife in Sierra Leone), the University of Sierra Leone, and the government's Forestry Division, with help from local communities.
The project, funded by the Disney World Conservation Fund (DWCF), also established a network of trained wardens in villages surrounding the WAPF reserve.
White-necked Picathartes is a flagship for bird and habitat conservation in Africa. Its extant population is restricted to the fragmented Upper Guinea forest in Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia and Sierra Leone, with historical records from Ghana - though none since the 1960s.
In Sierra Leone, numbers are estimated at 1,400, with populations in forest reserves close to the minimum for long-term viability, and numbers are apparently stable or declining very slowly. The survey established that the number of nests in the WAPF colonies had fallen by 20 percent in the ten years from 1997 to 2007.
Much of the project work was carried out by members of one of Africa's longest established Site Support Groups, PAGE, the Peninsula Action Group for the Environment. "This group commands considerable respect and recognition among the local communities," said CSSL volunteer Arnold Okoni-Williams. "Through PAGE's influence and facilitation, the project team was able to plan and execute project activities with minimal difficulty at all village levels." A number of awareness-raising seminars and training sessions were held in the villages around the WAPF, which Okoni-Williams says has resulted in a common understanding and a strong commitment to conserve the species and its forest home.
A complete database with details of geographic locations and ecological status of the 18 known sites, and population data. This is being used for monitoring and management purposes.
A wardening system around all known Picathartes colonies through a network of trained SSG members in 11 communities around the forest reserve.
Over 1,000 local people are now aware of the status and conservation needs of the White-necked Picathartes through village seminars, posters and brochures, and radio programmes.
Capacity of the project team, PAGE and local communities have been enhanced for sustainable site-level conservation initiatives.
The 'International Action Plan for White-necked Picathartes', developed by the BirdLife International Africa Partnership, sets out to address the conservation needs of the species through habitat protection and local partnership development, with the ultimate aim of stabilizing and/or increasing the population among range states.
A rainforest in Sierra Leone has won protection from the country's government for an indefinite period in a move heralded as one of the first examples of a state using forest conservation to cut its carbon emissions.
President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone is expected today to back the plans to make the 185,000 acre Gola forest, about half the size of London, the nation's second national park. This will protect at least 50 species of mammal, 2,000 different plants and 274 species of bird, 14 of which are close to extinction.
It is hoped that Gola, close to the Liberian border in the south-east of the west African country, will become the flagship site in a network of national parks planned by the President.
The Gola project is being funded by the European Commission, the French Government, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and Conservation International.
Gola rainforest, one of Africa's top biodiversity sites, is to be managed to benefit local communities, rather than being logged, thanks to a ground-breaking project implemented by the Government of Sierra Leone in co-operation with two BirdLife Partners: the Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL) and the RSPB (BirdLife in the UK).
The 75,000 ha Important Bird Area (IBA) forest will be protected from legal and illegal logging. Local people from seven chiefdoms have been recruited by the project to patrol the reserve, and will have a key role in managing the project. The RSPB and CSSL are working with the Government to secure the logging rights to Gola, and are financing development projects such as the construction and repair of schools and other community buildings that will directly benefit up to 100,000 local people. A fund will be established to meet the cost of managing the forest for biodiversity for the long term, and to support continuing community development programmes.
His Excellency Alhaji Dr Ahmad Tejan Kabbah, President of Sierra Leone, commented: "This is a new approach in forest protection that will address not only the protection of the forest and its biodiversity, but will also provide sustainable benefit to the local community in perpetuity."
More than 270 bird species, including 14 globally threatened are found at Gola. They include Rufous Fishing-owl Scotopelia ussheri, Gola Malimbe Malimbus ballmanni (both Endangered), and the Green-tailed Bristlebill Bleda eximius and White-necked Picathartes Picathartes gymnocephalus (both Vulnerable), the latter a charismatic species recognised as a symbol of African conservation. Gola is also important for threatened mammals including pygmy hippopotamus, forest elephant and zebra duiker.


The biggest housing development ever proposed in Canterbury has been approved. Canterbury City council has given outline planning permission for the 4,000-home Mountfield Park 'garden city' in south Canterbury. It stretches from Canterbury's southern edge as far as the village of Bridge and includes shops, office space, sports pitches, two primary schools and a potential new site for Kent and Canterbury Hospital.
We fear that Mountfield Park will have a severe negative impact on Canterbury. It is not an appropriate site because it will damage the visual setting of the world heritage cathedral.
Canterbury Committee chairman Dr Alan Holmes said: "The development will be on some of our best and most versatile farmland – it is vital to preserve this because we already import over 60% of our food and food security is an important issue. There are other low grade sites or we advocate prioritising development on brownfield sites.
To read our submissions on Mountfield Park click here and here.
Highways England has announced its recommendation for a crossing east of Gravesend for the Lower Thames Crossing. A consultation is set to start today (26th January), with Highways England believing the Gravesend crossing, or "Option C" provides "double the economic benefit" compared to an additional crossing at Dartford.
The proposed option would see a bored tunnel built to the east of Chalk which is east of Gravesend, with a new road being built from junction 1 of the M2. It would join the M25 between junctions 29 and 30.
We recently (Jan 12) set out our policy on options for a new Lower Thames Crossing, in which we called for a wider, more resilient solution, including investment in ports north of the Thames to disperse the cross channel movement of freight.
We have also highlighted the effects of option C on Gravesham. We fear this will destroy ancient woodland, destroy important wildlife habitats which are home to protected species and destroy productive farmland, needed to feed our growing population. It will ruin the beautiful landscapes and panoramic views which make Gravesham so special. And it would have a devastating impact on Shorne Country Park, one of the area's most important educational, environmental and recreational assets, used by so many people, including horse riders, walkers, cyclists, runners and families or those who just seek the tranquillity and peace so vital to our busy lives.


I am a therapist with 20 years experience trained in the Transactional Analysis model of psychotherapy. I believe that therapy is a journey into the unknown. We will make this journey one small step at time. We will take each step together as fellow travellers in a safe and nurturing therapeutic relationship. What is the ultimate goal of our journey ? It is greater Self-Awareness. That is having a clear perception of your personality, including strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and emotions. Self-Awareness allows you to understand other people, how they perceive you, your attitude and your responses to them in the moment. Along the way I will encouraging you to grow into that authentic person you long to be. That self-empowered person who will create a new future based on healthy choices which make for a happy life. I will help you to discover what is your passion and purpose in life. So what keeps you from taking that first step of self- discovery?


We can never say this enough: Half-Pint is fabulous because YOU make it fabulous by being your already fabulous selves. This community that you've all helped create is an amazing resource for area families. Thank you for all that you do!
2012 Volunteer Crew Registration is open!
As you are registering, please take the time to read the comments on the right side of the form. When you click on a section, you'll see little boxes appear. These give important notes about the shifts and what you might be able to expect. Little stars next to shifts indicate that there is some heavy lifting involved, so beware those of you with bad backs or with babies in carriers. Also note that there aren't any shifts where children are able to join you on the shift (unless they are being carried). Thank for understanding!
Because of the new space and increased consignors/number of items, we've added more shifts around the board. We hope you can find something that will work for you!
Finally, note that, like last sale, we have some special opportunities, as well as some variable shifts.
Scanning and Data Entry: These are three hours shifts (like the rest of our shifts) and we like to schedule them during the same times as the other shifts, beginning Basically, we provide scanners, computers, and a 10key, and you provide fast fingers and the ability to sit for three hours and look at lots of tags of paper.
Flyering: The ever popular flyering! Basically, we need your Uber help getting out the word about Half-Pint. We love that shoppers and consignors alike make sure that their friends, coworkers and families know about Half-Pint. Some people, though, really go out of their way to post and distribute, and we know the amount of time it takes. ** If you would like to flyer as your volunteer opportunity, you'll want to mark that box at the end of the registration form, and send us your list of places you'd like to post. We often have people who send us a list that duplicates someone else's efforts, so be sure to get your list in early and wait for our approval to start. You must commit to posting the flyer (or handing out the information) to at least 15 places with a minimum of 5 families. If one of the places you agree to post will not post the flyer (it happens), then you'll need to find an additional place.
We've got over 200 shifts to fill to make this a smooth event – Ok, So go for it! And thanks!


(PR) Bridgewater, NJ – The Camden Riversharks (19-27) defeated the Somerset Patriots (31-14) 6-4 in 10 innings Wednesday evening at TD Bank Ballpark. The teams split the four game series.
In the top of the second inning first baseman Joel Guzman blasted a home run (3) to give Camden a 1-0 advantage.
Somerset tied the game at 1-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning as shortstop Robert Andino sliced a RBI single.
Camden smacked back-to-back home runs in the ensuing half inning to grab a 4-1 lead. Left fielder Ryan Strieby socked a two run home run (4) while Jose Gil blasted a solo home run (2).
The Patriots rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to even the score at 4-4. Andino and first baseman Thomas Neal ripped RBI doubles while center fielder Scott Cousins sprayed a RBI single.
Third baseman Michael Rockett clubbed a two out, two RBI single in the top of the 10th inning to make the score 6-4 which would be the final.
Matt Gorgen earned the win (1-1) in relief despite blowing the save in the ninth inning. Daniel Sattler sustained the loss (2-1) in relief. Zach Braddock notched the save (1) pitching a perfect final frame.
The 2015 Somerset Patriots season presented by Ford will continue on the road until the Patriots return to TD Bank Ballpark for a 7:05 p.m. game against the Bridgeport Bluefish on Tuesday, June 16th. For tickets, call 908-252-0700 or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.
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Buddy Boshers doesn't belong in the Atlantic League.
As a blanket statement, that can apply to many players who are currently on any of the rosters of the eight member teams, based on their accomplishments prior to getting here. But few have made a case for getting picked up while they've been here quite like the Somerset Patriots' 27-year-old left-handed reliever.
Boshers, who was in the big leagues with the Angels just two seasons ago, has put his name on the radar of quite a few affiliated organizations with an incredible six-week start to the 2015 season in which he's allowed just two earned runs in his first 19 outings out of the bullpen.


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Single Women Happier According to Scientific Research
by Ruth K
Written by Ruth K
Are single women happier than their married counterparts?
Researchers say yes.
Put on your comfiest Amazon leggings, curl up with a good book, and don't worry about going out on that blind date tonight. Why? Because Paul Dolan, author of Happy Ever After and behavioral science expert from the London School of Economics believes single women are actually the happiest. He recently lectured at The Hay Festival in Wales, explaining his research. Unlike their peers who have domestic responsibilities to fulfill, single childless women are more likely to be healthier and live longer. Sounds about right to any married mother.
The exception, of course, is divorce and single parenting. Those are known causes of additional stress.
This revelation goes against everything girls and women have been told for years. Traditionally, marriage and motherhood have been the highest measures of success for women. According to Dolan, recent data has revealed that these measures do not necessarily correspond to levels of happiness.
Unlike other researchers who mince their words, Dolan explicitly shared these society-bending ideas:
"The healthiest and happiest population subgroup are women who never married or had children.
I am going to do a massive disservice to [the] academic science and just say: if you are a man, you should probably get married; if you are a woman, don't bother."
He also highlighted on the social stigma that makes the "single women happier" conclusion seem a bit far fetched. He admitted that the stigma did indeed affect the happiness of some single women.
"You see a single woman of 40, who has never had children – 'Bless, that's a shame, isn't it? Maybe one day you'll meet the right guy and that'll change.'
No, maybe she'll meet the wrong guy and that'll change. Maybe she'll meet a guy who makes her less happy and healthy, and die sooner."
Dolan was particularly frank in his talk, and did not reserve his comments to the topic of the happiness of single women. He also took an unorthodox approach when commenting on parenthood.
"It would be categorically awful if anything happened to them, but the experiences we have with children are largely miserable."
It's no secret that some people may find Dolan's statement offensive. However, he was definitely on a path less trodden, and did not shy away from making this statement about marriage.
"Married people are happier than other population subgroups, but only when their spouse is in the room when they are asked how happy they are. When the spouse is not present: f***ing miserable."
While Dolan's statements may be categorically true for some, society may not be comfortable with them (kind of like snake massages, right?). It seems that what makes single women happier — no husband and no children — contradicts what society has always believed is the greatest source of joy for women.
Single women have been the topic of discussion for ages, and Dr. Bob Nicholson shared an 1889 copy of Tit-Bits magazine to highlight that point. The magazine asked its Victorian audience, "Why am I a spinster?"
The responses were absolutely divine.
We're not shocked though, because science keeps proving wonderful truths like generous people are typically happier, and delicious smoothies may enhance a woman's fertility.
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Governor Otuoma promises to spur socio-economic growth
KNA1 August 26, 2022 Busia, Counties, Editor's Pick, Elections 2022, Governor 0
Busia Governor Paul Otuoma took the oath of office with a promise to socio-economically transform the devolved unit and ensure that residents were guaranteed a prosperous future.
Otuoma who spoke shortly after being sworn into office alongside his deputy Arthur Odera by High Court Judge P.J. Otieno and Chief Magistrate Lucy Ambasi at Busia County Stadium said he had taken a constitutional oath of office to serve residents diligently as their second governor.
Otuoma who takes over from Governor Sospeter Ojaamong vowed to undertake a radical surgery in the public service in a spirited effort to improve service delivery to the border residents.
He said his administration is aware of a myriad of challenges bedeviling the county including a poor health care system, high poverty levels, food insecurity, lack of employment opportunities, lack of reliable clean water, poor infrastructure, limited access to educational facilities and training opportunities and many others.
Otuoma promised to improve and revamp provision of health care services in line with "Afya ni Mali" concept.
He said: "Within the first 100 days of my administration, I shall mobilize resources to ensure that our hospitals have adequate drugs and non- pharmaceuticals.
"I shall work on the facelift of lower-level health facilities to provide primary health care in order to reduce referral cases to our County Referral Hospital.
"We shall strengthen institutional and technical capacities for the provision of effective service delivery.
"I will equip and improve the level 4 health facilities in Nambale, Port Victoria, Kocholia, Amukura, Sio-port and Khunyangu. Our work to enhance community and health partnership engagement in preventive health interventions is expected to reduce morbidity rates in the
county."
Otuoma who pledged to implement a scheme of service for all practitioners in the health sector including the Community Health Volunteers (CHVs), challenged health practitioners to change their attitude and improve on how they deal with the people seeking services because people have a right to access quality health care.
On food security, the governor noted that although the County Government may not provide food directly to the citizens, it has a responsibility to provide support services to ensure the people produce enough to feed themselves and earn a living out of their agricultural investments.
"We will strengthen producer groups in the agricultural sector and link them to markets and business development service providers to promote agribusiness and exploit local market opportunities.
"I shall promote livestock breed improvement to improve quality and increase supply, support most vulnerable households with farm inputs and provide extension services on the best agronomic practices." he stated.
The governor also pledged to deal with the perennial water challenges the county has faced since independence.
"As a county government, we shall carry out feasibility studies, surveys and designs to develop and implement a Busia County Water Master plan for construction of Water supply systems, sanitation, and hygiene solutions.
"I commit to support water and sewerage companies in the county through a policy framework and public private partnership to ensure that this critical commodity is available to our population." Otuoma said.
He also disclosed that his administration will establish a Busia County Economic Council comprising of the business community, foreign and domestic investors, senior civil servants, the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and relevant stakeholders in the economy, with an objective of developing an Economic Recovery Plan to guide in the fiscal planning and investment.
The governor also took issue with the county's poor revenue collection systems revealing its inability to realize set local revenue targets in the past decade despite increased revenue streams.
He said: "This perennial shortfall in revenue collection has affected implementation of the county budget. My administration will put in place stringent measures both administratively and in policy to address this challenge with immediate effect."
Deputy Governor Odera said their administration is committed to the task ahead and their leadership will spearhead establishment of proper systems and structures that will deliver services to residents.
He said: "We must make sure that we deliver development that our people can feel and touch. This is our mandate and I promise to support our governor fully on that course."
Also present during the ceremony included Governor Sospeter Ojaamong and his deputy Moses Mulomi, Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya and newly elected Busia leaders.
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Freshly baked cinnamon rolls are the ultimate breakfast treat that can be made from scratch in less time than you would expect. Using instant-yeast allows you to cut down the rising time dramatically. Soft and tender rolls swirled with a brown sugar and cinnamon filling then drizzled with vanilla glaze, yum!
This cinnamon rolls recipe creates soft pillowy bread filled with a spiced-sugary spread. Don't waste your money on Cinnabon when you can make a homemade version that tastes better. Sometimes working with a yeast-leavened baked good may feel intimidating or time-consuming, but I'm going to show you the science behind the process in the easy step-by-step formula below.
The good news is now with technology on our side, manufacturers have created an instant-rise yeast to save us time in the kitchen. Unlike compressed fresh yeast or active dry yeast, which requires proofing or multiple fermentation steps, you only have to let it rise after shaping the rolls for 30 minutes, instead of hours. That means about 90 minutes from start to finish.
For this recipe, I use instant dry yeast, also known as bread machine yeast. The most important thing to remember is that yeast is alive, just dormant in a dried state. That means it's very sensitive to high heat and can lose it's rising power if combined with a liquid that's too hot.
For these cinnamon rolls, a package of instant dry yeast is combined with flour and salt. Then separately, sugar, butter, water, and milk are gradually heated to between 120 to 130°F (49 to 54°C) and no higher. Keep an instant-read thermometer handy to monitor the temperature as this step is critical for a successful rise. The warmed milk mixture is them combined with the dry ingredients.
Once you've incorporated the warm liquid into the dry flour and yeast mixture, it will feel sticky at first until the starches are hydrated. As the dough mixes, gluten formation rapidly occurs with constant kneading, creating an elastic texture. This makes it easy to roll out and hold its shape.
I prefer to let my stand mixer do the kneading using the dough hook attachment. You can also use your hands to knead the dough on a floured surface. Make sure to cover and let the dough rest for 10 minutes before the next step. This allows the proteins to relax a little so it's easier to work with.
Shape the dough into a square, then on a well-floured surface use a rolling pin to create a long rectangle shape about 16 by 19 inch. The dough should be even in thickness, about ¼-inch.
A combination of softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon creates a sweet paste to spread evenly over the dough. This can be made a few days ahead, but make sure to bring it to room temperature before using. Use a knife or spatula to evenly distribute the filling.
Keep a skinny border, about ¼-inch that is not coated with the filling to make it easier to roll. If you're looking to add more mix-in's, you can sprinkle some chopped pecans or walnuts, sauteed apples, caramel, or even chocolate chips on top of the paste. I've also made pumpkin butter to use as a filling instead of cinnamon during the fall.
Carefully roll the dough from the longest edge into a tight cigar shape. Trim off the edges as it's mostly just dough and then cut 12 even sized pieces.
This is the only fermentation step that is needed to allow the dough to puff up and increase in size. Evenly space the rolls in a greased baking pan, allowing for distance in between the sides of the pan, making sure the rolls don't touch. This gives the rolls room to double in size.
If it's a warm day in your kitchen, you can let the rolls rise, covered with plastic wrap or towel for about 30 minutes, or longer as needed. I like to create a makeshift proofing box in the oven, which creates an enclosed warm and humid environment for the rolls to efficiently rise.
You might notice that the rolls will continue to increase in size as it bakes. The yeast keeps fermenting and producing carbon dioxide gases until it ultimately deactivates in the hot oven temperatures. So if your rolls don't seem quite doubled in size before baking, they'll get an extra boost once in the oven. The cinnamon rolls are baked until golden brown. The smell of caramelized sugar and hot bread is heavenly!
The vanilla glaze is very simple to make. Just whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and warm water. I like to use vanilla bean paste because it gives a nice speckled appearance, or scrape some whole beans for an even stronger flavor.
Make sure to use warm water, otherwise, the sugar will because stiff and hard to drizzle. The glaze will harden as it cools so wait to mix it together until right before adding onto the hot rolls straight from the oven. If you're a cream cheese frosting fan, it's easy to substitute in for the glaze.
Instant yeast, also sold as rapid-rise yeast or bread yeast is a dry product with enzymes and additives that help it ferment faster. It can be mixed right into dry ingredients. Warm water activates the yeast to get it fermenting. The dough then only needs 10 minutes of resting time before rolling and shaping. Just one rise step which is about a 30 minute fermentation period in a warm area before baking.
Easy cinnamon rolls recipe using instant dry yeast, swirled with brown sugar filling then drizzled with vanilla bean glaze.
To make the dough, whisk together flour, yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer or large bowl.
In a medium-size microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, butter, water, and milk. Microwave in 20-second intervals until the mixture reaches 120 to 130°F (49 to 54°C), and whisk to combine.
Gradually stir the liquid mixture and egg into the flour mixture using a spatula, until a soft, sticky dough forms.
Using the dough hook attachment of a stand mixer, set the mixer on the lowest setting above stir, and mix until dough becomes smooth and elastic, 4 minutes. If not using a mixer, knead by hand on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a towel and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
Adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat the oven to 375°F (191°C).
To make the filling, stir together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add 6 tablespoons of softened butter and mix until smooth.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 16 x 9-inch rectangle.
Evenly spread the filling over the dough, leaving a 1⁄4-inch border on all sides. Tightly roll the dough into a 16-inch long log. Trim the thinner edges off the roll. Cut into 12 even size pieces.
Place the rolls in a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan, spaced out about 1⁄2 inch apart, 3 rolls per row. Leave about 1⁄2 inch of space along the edges of the pan.
Loosely cover the rolls with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and allow to rise in a warm draft-free area until doubled in size, 30 minutes.
Bake the rolls until lightly golden brown in color, 15 to 17 minutes. Slightly cool the rolls for 5 to 10 minutes.
To make the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and warm water in a medium-sized bowl until glaze is smooth.
Drizzle glaze over the warm rolls.
Warm milk can be substituted for water in the glaze for a richer taste.
Make it Gluten-Free: Substitute gluten-free flour for all-purpose flour. I recommend Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour.
Make it Dairy-Free: Substitute coconut oil for butter.
I love your tips about instant yeast. I've always been baking with active dry yeast and I don't mind the time consuming part but I'm totally gonna try instant yeast next time. I think it would be so helpful for Thanksgiving as we're always making so many different dishes and the rolls are very time consuming.
I agree! I like the flavor of the double fermentation, and sometimes the rolls are a little softer with a double rise. But if you are in a hurry, instant rise is awesome!
Oh this looks good. So hard to find good ones and I like making my own food anyway. We made the Apple Crisp two days ago and is it ever good. We both liked that it wasn't overly sweet and we could still taste a tiny bit of apple tartness.
This recipe looks great! Is there any way to do part of the work the night before so that they are quick to bake in the morning?
Hi Shana! I think you could do all the steps before the 30 minute proof. Maybe just roll up the cinnamon roll into a log, then tightly wrap in plastic wrap and foil. Then cut it into pieces, and let it come to room temperature for about 20-30 minutes before you proof it. So It might take an hour to 1 1/2 hour to double in size if you are putting it in a warm and draft free space. Just keep an eye on it 🙂 Let me know hot it goes!
Hi Lisa- 1/4 cup, I've updated the recipe. Thanks!


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Zhang Ning (; * 19. Mai 1975 in Jinzhou, Provinz Liaoning) ist eine  Badmintonspielerin aus der Volksrepublik China.

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Zhang Ning gewann die Badminton-Weltmeisterschaft 2003 in Birmingham im Dameneinzel. Dort schlug sie ihre chinesische Landsmännin und Titelverteidigerin Gong Ruina mit 11:6, 11:3 im Finale.

Zhang nahm  bei Olympia 2004 im Dameneinzel teil. Sie bezwang Marina Andrievskaia aus Schweden und Kelly Morgan aus Großbritannien in den ersten beiden Runden. Im Viertelfinale schlug Zhang Wang Chen aus Hongkong mit 9:11, 11:6, 11:7, um ins Halbfinale vorzudringen. Dort gewann sie gegen Landsfrau Zhou Mi 11:6, 11:4. Im Finale schlug sie Mia Audina aus den Niederlanden 8:11, 11:6, 11:7 und gewann so die Goldmedaille.

Im Badmintonturnier der Olympischen Spiele 2008 in Peking verteidigte sie ihre Goldmedaille erfolgreich im Finale gegen ihre Landsfrau Xie Xingfang. Zhang Ning ist damit im Badminton die erste Athletin im Einzel, der die Titelverteidigung erfolgreich gelang.

Nach den Olympischen Spielen 2008 ist sie als Trainerin der chinesischen Dameneinzel tätig.

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Teilnehmer der Olympischen Sommerspiele 2008
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So sushi is one of those foods that I begin to crave and it won't go away until I have some. Thankfully after about of month of suggesting sushi, I finally got some at Dragonfish Asian Cafe* happy hour on the corner of SW Park and Taylor.
Sofi, Grete and I arrived first, all initially walking left once going inside the doors and being told by the Dragonfish restaurant bartender that happy hour was across the lobby in the Dragonfish lounge. We decided he probably gets that a lot, poor guy.
The sushi was great, though I am still a Mio fan, perhaps out of habit after living in North Portland and having that be the closest sushi destination.
We ordered Inari ($1.95), a salmon nigiri ($3) and smelt, two orders of the smoked salmon roll, the spicy tuna roll, and the california roll, and one order of the crunchy crab roll. Two orders of potstickers also made the cut, with 4 of us and only 3 potstickers per order we obviously had to get two. Sofi also had miso soup ($2), which she said was good and for only $2, why not?
We orderd quite a bit off the happy hour menu, but discovered at the end that it's actually not an exceptional deal. The spicy tuna roll was $4 on happy hour, but you only get a half order (4 rolls) and on the regular menu a roll of 8 is $9. So by the time we ordered two orders, we really only saved $1. Still a savings, but not one that makes you feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. The california roll is a better deal being only $2.75 for 4, whereas it's $8 on the regular menu. If you are hungry for half a roll and miso soup or postickers, than the happy hour is a deal. Definitely a central spot to meet people on the Park blocks and the wait staff was very friendly, Grete and our waiter bonded over Virginia and Sofi definitely got a shoulder pat for making such exceptional sushi choices.
Of course I forgot my camera again so thank you Grete's iPhone for the pics!


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Q: Javascript: Access slider value I am trying to access the values from this slider (http://sujeetsr.github.io/d3.slider/) for a chart that will appear before the sliders on the same page.

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 Slider 1

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I am unable to access the slider value. Any help would be appreciated.

A: Oddly enough, it seems like this isn't well documented. Here's what I found: You can either add a callback to catch the value or call the value() function with no argument to get the current value:
var slider = d3.slider()
      .min(0)
      .max(10)
      .showRange(true)
      .value(5)
      .callback(function(evt) {
        //fired every time the value changes
        logger.debug('callback: ' + self.slider.value());
      });

d3.select('#myslider').call(slider);
var currentVal = slider.value(); //manually get the current value

A: the slider object returns the value by calling it's value() function, it doesn't bind it to the div. So you need to keep the slider in the scope you want to use it, and access it's value in Javascript from the slider object itself.
var slider = d3.slider().min(0).max(1.0).ticks(10).showRange(true);

document.getElementById('showButton').addEventListener('click', function(){
     alert(slider.value());
})

It also supports adding a callback function, this will be called whenever you slide it.
var slider = d3.slider()
        .min(0)
        .max(1.0)
        .ticks(10)
        .showRange(true)
        .callback(function(a){
                   console.log(slider.value()); // <-- this will call when you slide
                 });
d3.select('#test').call(slider);

Here is a JSFiddle illustrating the use cases:
https://jsfiddle.net/workingClassHacker/0wgps84y/8/

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All judgements and/or endorsements aside, here's a handy guide to the Methodology of Getting Messed Up in the music of the RAMONES.
5. L.S.D.--Of course the RAMONES devoted an entire album to tripping musicians of the 60s (ACID EATERS), but besides the persistent rumour that LSD was the 'Something' put in RICHIE RAMONE's drink which led to a meltdown he ended up writing a great song about, the substance makes its lone appearance in the suitably demented I WANNA BE WELL.
8. SPEED--Considering how much of the band's reputation is built upon velocity, amphetamines surprisingly only make one appearance: ingested by the primary subject of HEIDI IS A HEADCASE.
9. DDT--No matter HOW fun I WANNA BE WELL makes the semi-outlawed pesticide sound, it is no doubt best to heed the lessons of TEENAGE LOBOTOMY. After all, you don't want to turn out a 'sickie.' Do you.
10. FEEDBACK--Perhaps it's best to wrap this up by considering the path of the surprisingly anti-drug I'M AGAINST IT and partake in ALL THE WAY's recommended high: feedback blasting in your ears. There is surely not a single RAMONES fan who could not relate.


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