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Professional Nigerian YouTubers have to look outside YouTube to make money
by Titilola Oludimu | Mar 27, 2019
The world over, YouTube content creators, popularly referred to as YouTubers have risen to celebrity status.
Aside from the fact that many of them, especially in the U.S and Europe rack up millions of dollars annually from video views and ad placements on the video-sharing platform, many of them have become actual celebrities, in the league of movie stars and famous musicians.
These creators typically make money off YouTube through Google's advertising network, AdSense, brand integrations in videos and sponsored videos. Some creators use all of these means to generate revenue while others depend solely on AdSense.
However, only the very popular YouTubers who get millions of views on their videos earn significantly through AdSense. In Nigeria, unfortunately, only a handful of YouTubers can boast of getting paid substantially off the Google-owned platform.
The Nigerian disadvantage
With Nigeria's broadband penetration pegged at about 31% as of December 2018, many Nigerians who have access to the internet cannot afford to stream videos online, besides the challenge of spotty internet connections.
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"It is very discouraging for me as a video content creator," says Tobi Ayeni, popularly known as MissTechy. "Imagine going through a lot of stress to shoot and upload a great video, only for people to watch just the first one minute or skim through because they are trying to manage the data they have," she complains.
This is a major challenge that faces many Nigerian YouTubers who create content for the local Nigerian audience. And as Tobi pointed out, an even bigger challenge for niche tech YouTubers like herself.
"A lot of people who watch our videos are looking to buy a new device so some of them don't bother to watch the entirety of the video. They just skip to what they're looking for, say camera quality and then move on."
This constraint translates into less number of views than it should, as YouTube's algorithm will most likely recommend content it deems engaging, based on how long viewers spend on it.
This, coupled with the low Cost per Mille (CPM) — the amount of money advertisers pay each time their ads get 1000 views — in Nigeria results in YouTubers, especially those making content for Nigerians in Nigeria earning way less money off YouTube than their counterparts in other parts of the world. Even those with over one million views and subscribers.
"Since the beginning of 2018 when I started actively posting content on YouTube, I've only made just a little over $500," Tobi says.
Alternatively, many Nigeran YouTube creators have to rely solely on brand integration and sponsorship to make money. More often than not, many of these creators do not make videos unless they are in partnership with or sponsored by a brand.
"The only people who get millions of views and make lots of money off YouTube irrespective of these challenges are comedians and YouTubers whose major audience are based outside of Nigeria," says Tobi.
Eric Okafor, another tech YouTuber and Nigerian comedian, Ajebo, attest to this. Although in the case of Ajebo, despite having over 13 million views, with a majority from outside Nigeria, he isn't generating as much money from YouTube as he'd hoped.
"I'm not generating enough money off the platform now but I should. And it is because I've been sharing my traffic with a lot of people who have parody Ajebo accounts and share my content on their channels," he laments.
Local content, global relevance
"Mark Angel is doing a good job exporting his content," Juliet Ehimuan, Google Nigeria's Country Manager said of the producer of globally-acclaimed YouTube comedy series, Mark Angel Comedy during a recent media gathering, "Emmanuella has fans from the Middle East and all over the world because somehow the content, even though it is local, it is relatable, with a touch of humour."
Emmanuella on YouTube
This has proven to be the hack to generating more views and racking up money directly from YouTube.
Since a majority of views for Nigerian video content is from foreigners and Nigerians in the diaspora, more Nigerian content creators would need to start creating videos that will resonate with a global audience. At least, until more Nigerians come online.
This, according to Tobi is easier said than done. Tech YouTubers for example have world famous gadget reviewers to contend with, when it comes to reviewing devices from global brands.
A local YouTuber's content really does not stand a chance as these globally acclaimed YouTubers get millions of views per video and are ranked higher on YouTube.
"The only reason we are still in business right now is because most of the products we review are not for the global market, they are targeted primarily at emerging markets like Africa. That's the only advantage we have."
On the other hand, Eric believes that content targeted at Nigerians can make substantial numbers on YouTube if creators are consistent with releasing engaging content, instead of waiting around for brands to approach them.
"At this point in my YouTube career, I'm focusing on my content because my YouTube-generated revenue is starting to catch up with brand sponsorship," he said. "I've been able to reach this stage because I've been consistent; I've released 2-3 videos every week in the past six weeks."
How YouTube can help
Acknowledging the fact that until broadband penetration increases and Internet becomes more affordable in Nigeria, many Nigerian YouTubers will continue to make less money from the platform compared to their foreign counterparts.
Meanwhile, every year, YouTube trains Nigerian content creators on how best to optimise its platform and make more money. The company is also said to be more open to help its content creators with challenges they have with its platform. However, Tobi and Eric believe it can do more.
"One of the reasons why people "blow" on YouTube is because the algorithm has a funny way of recommending their videos. If there's a way they (YouTube) can tell us what the algorithm looks out for before it recommends your video, it'll really be helpful." Tobi recommends.
According to Eric, a space where Nigerian YouTubers can go and create and upload videos will go a long way.
"This will be very good for collaboration and it will help us overcome many of the challenges we face as Nigerian content creators."
YouTube has such provisions called YouTube Space in 10 cities around the world including Los Angeles, London, Dubai, Toronto, Tokyo, Berlin and Mumbai, among others, as well as pop-up spaces around the globe.
Spaces like this in Nigeria would give content creators access to better production resources, help them hone their production skills and encourage creativity.
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Cas numéro un, cas numéro deux  est un film dramatique iranien sorti en 1979, écrit et réalisé par Abbas Kiarostami.

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Dans une classe, un élève chahute. Personne ne dénonce le coupable. Le professeur expulse sept garçons, dont le coupable, pendant une semaine. Cas numéro 1 : l'un d'entre eux finit par dénoncer son camarade. Cas numéro 2 : personne ne dénonce le fautif. Le cinéaste projette ces deux cas à des adultes et recueille leurs avis.

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 Titre français : Cas numéro un, cas numéro deux
 Titre original : Ghazieh-e Shekl-e Avval, Ghazieh-e Shekl-e Dovvom
 Réalisation et scénario : Abbas Kiarostami
 Pays de production :
 Format : couleur - son mono
 Genre : court métrage dramatique
 Durée : 53 minutes
 Date de sortie : 1977

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Film réalisé par Abbas Kiarostami
Film dramatique iranien
Film iranien sorti en 1979

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La Universidad Atlántica de Florida (en inglés Florida Atlantic University), abreviada FAU, es una universidad pública localizada en Boca Ratón, Florida (Estados Unidos). Cuenta con 5 campus satélites alrededor de la Florida, específicamente en las ciudades de Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter y Fort Piece. FAU es una de las 12 universidades del sistema universitario estatal de Florida y sirve a la comunidad del sur de la Florida, la cual tiene una población de más de 5 millones de personas y se extiende por más de 160 km de costa. La Universidad Atlántica de Florida esta clasificada por la Fundación Carnegie como una universidad de investigación con alto índice de estudios. La universidad ofrece más de 180 programas de pregrado y posgrado alrededor de sus diez institutos, además de un programa profesional en el College de Medicina. Los programas de estudio cubren los campos de las artes y humanidades, las ciencias, medicina, enfermería, contabilidad, negocios, educación, administración pública, trabajo social, arquitectura, ingeniería y ciencias de la computación.

La Universidad Atlántica abrió sus puertas en 1964 como la primera universidad pública en el sureste de la Florida, ofreciendo cursos de división superior y de posgrado. El alumnado inicial fue de sólo 867 estudiantes, aumentando en 1984, cuando la universidad añadió sus primeras programas de pregrado y de división inferior. A partir de 2012, Su cuerpo estudiantil aumentó a 30.000 alumnos que provenían de 140 países, 50 estados y el Distrito de Columbia. Desde su creación, la universidad ha otorgado más de 110.000 grados a cerca de 105.000 alumnos.

En los últimos años, FAU ha emprendido un esfuerzo por incrementar su nivel académico e investigativo, convirtiéndose gradualmente en una universidad más tradicional. La universidad ha aumentado el número de admisiones, incrementado los fondos para investigación, ampliado su infraestructura y establecido importantes vínculos con universidades líderes en investigación. Entre los cambios más notables se encuentran la construcción de un estadio, viviendas adicionales dentro del campus, y la creación del College de Medicina en 2010.

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Mobberley's church is dedicated to St. Wilfrid, an Archbishop of York, who died in 708 AD. During restoration work in 1888, evidence of a pre-conquest church was uncovered. It is not mentioned in the Domesday Book but much of Cheshire was laid waste by the Normans prior to the survey. The first documentary evidence for the church is in the reign of King John (1199-1216) when Patrick de Mobberley founded a small priory of Augustinian canons to work at the church. The oldest parts of the current church date from 1245. An inscription on the tower shows that it was rebuilt in 1533 by John Talbot of Grafton who employed Richard Plat as his master mason. Masons' marks within the tower show that it was built by the same men that worked on the tower at Nether Alderley. A Green Man can be found on the tower. The chancel and vestry were rebuilt in 1888/9. The lych gate has been repaired recently; it was built in 1901 from timbers recovered from an old school.
The church was used and served by the Mallory family, as described in the article below. This family provided one of England's greatest heroes. George Leigh Mallory and his climbing partner Andrew Irvine were on the British climbing expedition to Everest in 1924. The two were last seen on 8 June when they appeared to be to going well for the summit after leaving the final camp, at a height above 28,400 feet, but they did not return. George Leigh Mallory's body was found by an expedition in 1999 and recognised by the name tab in his clothes and letters in his pocket. It is not known if they reached the summit. There is a stained glass window commemorating Mallory at Mobberley church. It shows left to right three mythical figures: King Arthur, St. George and Sir Galahad.
Although I don't have a documentary source, there is a possibility that the large stone just outside the lych gate may be a "resurrection stone", i.e. a heavy stone placed on top of a burial to discourage body snatchers who stole bodies to sell to anatomists. There is a good example at Dean Row Chapel.
The panel in the lower right of the window reads "In Memory of George Herbert Leigh Leigh-Mallory, born at Mobberley, June 1886, died June 1924, son of Canon Herbert Leigh Leigh-Mallory, Rector, 1885-1904. The window was put in by his family and friends at Mobberley"
Mobberley Old Hall was built in the early 17th century and altered in 1686. It is brick with mullion and transom windows. The new hall dates from 1848. Mobberley remained the seat of the Mallory family until 1900 when it was sold by the Rev. Herbert Leigh Mallory, father of the mountaineer.
Ian May's lectures at Wilmslow Guild on Old Cheshire Churches.
The Mallory family has a long connection with Mobberley. Many were university graduates and Anglican clergy. Thomas Mallory, Dean of Chester was a younger son of Sir William Mallory of Studley in Yorkshire. He purchased the advowson of Mobberley in 1619 from Andrew Carrington of Mobberley. His purchase also included the manor house on the site of the old priory. From the 13th century, the manor had been divided into two halves or moieties. In 1631 Thomas Mallory purchased rights to the other moiety that were in the hands of Sir John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury.
The family ran out of male heirs in 1664. One of the daughters married a kinsman, possibly her second cousin, also named Mallory. In the early 19th century the family ran out of male heirs again. The heiress, Julia, married George Leigh in 1832 and he took the name Mallory. This couple had two children, George, who died unmarried and Harriet. However, Julia died young and George married a second time producing a further seven sons and five daughters. These children were unrelated to the original Mallory family but the eldest son, Edward Leigh Mallory, born in 1837, then succeeded. His younger brothers are shown in Ormerod with the surname Leigh. There is an article The Mallory Family of Mobberley in Cheshire Notes and Queries, N.S., 8, 1908-11, 129-139 covering the 16th and 17th centuries.
1. Thomas Mallory, the youngest son of Sir William Mallory of Yorkshire, became Dean of Chester, rector of Davenham and Mobberley. He died in Chester on 3 April 1644.
+ Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Vaughn, Bishop of Chester. The couple had seven sons and four daughters of whom we follow only the heir, Richard.
+ Lucy Holland of Hendry Vawn. This couple had three sons and two daughters.
3. Thomas Mallory, eldest son, buried in the chancel at Mobberley, 31 May 1664.
+ Mary the daughter of William Burgess of Macclesfield at Mobberley on 17 June 1656. They had one son and six daughters in eight years.
4. Thomas Mallory, born 3 June 1657, only son, became rector of Mobberley in 1684 but was deprived in 1690. He died unmarried.
4. Elizabeth, born 3 May 1658.
4. Lucy, born 18 March 1659.
4. Alicia Mallory, born 12 June 1660.
+ George Mallory, believed to be a grandson or great grandson of Thomas Mallory the Dean of Chester shown in generation 1. above. He was a vicar of Laraughbrian in County Kildare.
5. George Mallory of Mobberley, MA, died 9 April 1732, buried at Mobberley.
+ Sarah, daughter of John Plumb of Liverpool. They had one son and five daughters.
6. Thomas Mallory, LL.B, rector of Mobberley and vicar of Huyton in Lancashire, born Mobberley, 28 November 1727, died 28 January 1786 at Huyton.
+ Barbara, daughter of George Farington, Esq. of Wenden and Shaw Hill in Lancashire.
7. George Mallory, died young at Huyton.
7. Thomas Mallory, died young at Liverpool.
7. John Houldsworth Mallory, MA, Rector of Mobberley, Fellow of Collegiate Church of Manchester, died 1832.
+ Julia, daughter of John Crowder, Esq. of Brotherton, Yorkshire.
+ George Leigh, MA, born 1806, died 26 July 1886 aged 79. He was the son of George Edward Leigh, MA. He became rector of Mobberley on 26 June 1832 (on the death of his father-in-law) and assumed the name of Mallory the same year. After the death of his first wife he married Henrietta, daughter of Trafford Trafford of Oughtrington Hall on 7 June 1836 and had seven sons and five daughters of whom the eldest, Edward Leigh Mallory, born 4 May 1837, succeeded to the estate. (See memorial below). Children by his first wife were George and Harriet.
9. Harriet, born 6 April 1834 and married 1 October 1861 to Rev. Robert Lloyd.
7. Barbara, died young at Huyton.
4. Mary, born 22 July 1661.
4. Jane, born 2 Dec. 1662.
who died March 28th 1835, aged 29 years.
The family tree is adapted from that given in Ormerod, 2nd Edition. He mentions his sources as Sir Peter Leicester, Rev. J. H. Mallory and Rev. George Mallory.
BBC film on the 1924 expedition to Everest.
I would like to thank the people who showed an educational party from Wilmslow Guild round the church when we called unexpectedly on a Saturday afternoon in November 2004.


Robin Robertson is from the north-east coast of Scotland.
He is the author of four collections of poetry: A Painted Field (1997), winner of the 1997 Forward Poetry Prize (Best First Collection), the Aldeburgh Poetry Festival Prize and the Saltire Society Scottish First Book of the Year Award; Slow Air (2002); Swithering (2006), shortlisted for the 2005 T. S. Eliot Prize and winner of the 2006 Forward Poetry Prize (Best Poetry Collection of the Year); The Wrecking Light (2010), shortlisted for the 2010 Forward Poetry Prize (Best Poetry Collection of the Year), the 2010 Costa Poetry Award and the 2010 T.S. Eliot Prize; and Hill of Doors (2013), shortlisted for the 2013 T.S. Eliot Prize.
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Robin Robertson has won the Forward Poetry Prize in all three categories, most recently Best Single Poem in 2009 for 'At Roane Head'. This is a darkly mysteriousstory of death, grief and transformation - an invented Scottish folk tale, actually. It tells of a woman and her four strange sons, 'born blind', 'web-footed', with 'Beautiful faces, I'm told, / though blank as air'. The sons are murdered by her husband, as he is by her. 'It's said she goes out every night to lay / blankets on the graves to keep them warm. / It would put the heart across you, all that grief'. The narrator is revealed to be the sons' father, and he himself as a 'selkie' (a mythical seal-human creature).


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Q: Device does not wait for a response even specifying the hono-ttd - ECLIPSE HONO I am using Eclipse Hono and I am experiencing an issue with hono-ttd, that is, when I launch the HTTP POST command from the device to send telemetry data by specifying e.g. hono-ttd=60, the device does not wait to receive a command instead it continues its execution. Moreover, I have no idea where to found the hono-cmd-req-id that should be returned by the device receiving the command.
This is the command I used to send telemetry data from the device:
curl -i -u demo-device@org.eclipse.packages.c2e:demo-secret -H 'application/json' --data-binary '{
  "topic": "org.eclipse.packages.c2e/demo-device/things/twin/commands/modify",
  "headers": {},
  "path": "/features/temperature/properties/value",
  "value": 45
}' http://${HTTP_ADAPTER_IP}:${HTTP_ADAPTER_PORT_HTTP}/telemetry?hono-ttd=60

After sending the above telemetry data, I expect the device to wait for a command. Instead, the device does not wait and immediately returns:
HTTP/1.1 200 OK
hono-command: modify-response
content-type: application/vnd.eclipse.ditto+json
content-length: 361

Thanks in advance for help!

A: I have answered your question in the corresponding Hono issue.

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Anna and the Swallow Man by Gavriel Savit
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Beauty Queens by Libba Bray
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Don't be fooled by the cover or subject matter—this is one of the funniest, most subversive Young Adult novels I've ever read. I was sold about 30 pages in, when things suddenly took a turn I did not expect, and spent the rest of the book rejoicing in the directions Bray took the story, and laughing until I cried. --Flannery
Beauty Queens (Paperback)
Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - June 1st, 2012
Bone Gap by Laura Ruby
Bone Gap isn't a flashy book. Rather, it's the kind of story that grows on you the further you sink into it, leaving you satisfied, with the lingering hum of bees in your mind. It's filled with magical realism and characters you care for, making it a pleasantly surreal trip to a town you'd like to stay in. I slowly fell for this book, and it's stayed with me ever since. --Flannery
Bone Gap (Hardcover)
By Laura Ruby
Published: Balzer + Bray - March 3rd, 2015

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Carl Valeri is an airline pilot who produces the Aviation Careers Podcast, which is dedicated to helping people achieve their aviation career goals. He has over twenty years of flying experience and currently flies as an airline captain and flight instructor. For over ten years, he has assisted pilots in finding jobs and obtaining airline interviews. He also writes the aviation blog ExpertAviator.com.
"Many look upon the flight instructor position as a stepping stone towards another career goal while earning poverty level wages. Other instructors are able to command six figure incomes and pursue a fulfilling career helping create knowledgeable and safe pilots.
Carl asked me about how I became a pilot and my passion for aviation. We then talked about becoming an expert in a niche and building a flight instruction business. When Carl asked me how successful CFIs should market themselves, I mentioned Greg Brown's The Savvy Flight Instructor: Secrets of the Successful CFI. Greg should know: he's the 2000 National Flight Instructor of the Year and a contributor to AOPA's Flight Training magazine.


I have a super exciting announcement!
Don't worry, Centsible Savings is still here and will remain the same. :) The only thing that is changing is "Décor on a Dime" posts or "Thrifty Thursday" posts will be now be published over at The Frugal Homemaker.
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Q: PHP Twitter API - How to pull in multiple users tweets? How would I go about pulling in tweets from multiple twitter users with PHP and displaying them as part of one combined list on my page?

A: Use the search API and boolean OR operator. For example here is the URL for CNN Breaking News and NPR All Things Considered:
http://search.twitter.com/search.json?q=from%3acnnbrk+OR+from%3anpratc
The query is URLEncoded so use Fiddler Tools -> Text Encode/Decode or your favorite tool to see that the correct format in plain text is:
q=from:cnnbrk+OR+from:npratc
Hope that helps.

A: You can also create a list of the accounts you are interested in and place a list widget on your page. No PHP needed.
http://help.twitter.com/entries/76460-how-to-use-twitter-lists
http://twitter.com/goodies/widget_list


Manatee & Dolphin Encounter Paddle & A Pint - Playalinda Brewing Co.
Get up close and personal with some of Florida's most personable wildlife! Join Playalinda Brewing Company and A Day Away Kayak Tours for a Paddle & A Pint taking in some of the most memorable characters in the Indian River Lagoon!
Ticket includes a 90-minute kayak tour, followed by a Playalinda beer with your fellow paddlers at Playalinda Brewing Company – Hardware Store.
It's an encounter unlike any other as you spend the morning floating gently in the endangered manatee's favorite lounging spots on the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. These friendly Florida herbivores just love to nuzzle, grip, and cuddle your kayak for a truly magical morning.
The kayaking adventure continues with a search for playful dolphins, often fishing actively nearby. As if beholding these majestic mammals in their element isn't enough, you'll likely enjoy many other Florida natives including pelicans, osprey, roseate spoonbills, horseshoe crabs, and even the occasional gator.
As visitors in the manatee's natural habitat, you can expect to observe and study the famed Sea Cows. Keep in mind that we seek not to disturb, overwhelm, or disrupt the manatee's natural behaviors, but rather let you experience them on their terms. Your voice may reach a new octave as you ooh and ahh, but you can be sure they'll just keep doing their adorable and friendly (but curious) thing.


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EU Withdrawal - Motion to Take Note (13 Feb 2019)
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: It is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Wheatcroft. I have never heard her make a bad speech: every speech I have heard her make has been brave, powerful and funny and that was no exception. I am also glad to be in quite a small band in this Chamber tonight of people who have not made a contribution to this European Union debate before. I am in the company of the noble Lord, Lord...
Privileges and Conduct Committee - Motion to Agree (17 Dec 2018)
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: Is it appropriate to undermine somebody who does not have a chance to answer? I invite the noble Lord to stop this now.
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: My Lords, I make three short points. First, I adopt in full the speech made by the noble and learned Lord, Lord Mackay of Clashfern, in the first debate. He pointed out that we all promised to abide by this procedure, that the complainant in this case made a complaint in accordance with that procedure, nobody doubted that the procedure was followed and then, at the very end of the process,...
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: My Lords—
Privileges and Conduct - Motion to Agree (15 Nov 2018)
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: Would the noble Lord not be content with the inquisitor asking the questions, as she said she did?
Data Protection Bill [HL] - Commons Amendments (21 May 2018)
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: I am very reassured by what the noble and learned Lord, Lord Keen of Elie, said about the power. I took him to mean that it cannot be used pre publication, and will be available post publication. I apologise to him for being such a poor pupil in failing to understand that, but it is important that he said it. The noble Lord, Lord McNally, is absolutely right not to press Motion A1, because it...
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: My Lords, Amendment A3 in my name is an amendment to Motion A. I will speak to it now although it will be formally moved later. I want to make two points, the first of which is to explain the purpose of my Amendment A3. Before I do so, however, I want to take up what the noble Lord, Lord, Cormack, said. He begged the noble Lord, Lord McNally, to withdraw his amendment, a point which the...
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: My statement was that no front-page apology of equal prominence has been made mandated. Am I wrong about that?
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: The amendment includes the words, "to investigate the dissemination of information and news, including false news stories". It would have said "fake news" but the draftspeople said that that would not be the right way to term it. Therefore, I think it covers the sorts of things that the noble Lord thinks it should, or am I wrong?
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: My Lords, I strongly support the amendment. I declare an interest: I understand that Mr John Ford has alleged that 15 years ago he went through my rubbish on a regular basis at the request of the Sunday Times. I find it impossible to believe that anyone would find my rubbish interesting. That has had no effect whatever on my opinions with regard to this issue, and I supported the continuation...
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - Committee (7th Day) (Continued) (14 Mar 2018)
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: Am I not right in saying that the Government have taken power to extend the exit day beyond the date in the Article 50 notice? That is contained in Clause 14(4). Why did they take that power if they were determined, as the Minister is saying, never to change the date?
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: My Lords, a final answer to the question by the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth, would be that we do not just leave automatically. There is a whole range of choices that have to be made and those choices involve the Government negotiating an agreement and then, I would respectfully submit, Parliament deciding whether it approves of the deal that has been done. As the noble Baroness, Lady Altmann,...
United Kingdom-European Union Future Economic Partnership - Statement (5 Mar 2018)
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: I express my gratitude to the noble Baroness the Leader of the House for repeating the Statement. The prosperity of the nation is one of the principles that the Prime Minister referred to in both her Mansion House speech and her Statement to the Commons today. I assume, and I would be grateful if the noble Baroness could confirm this, that some economic assessment was made of what the impact...
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - Committee (3rd Day) (28 Feb 2018)
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: My Lords, three pretty clear themes are emerging around the House. First, you should be able to use the subordinate legislation to change EU retained law only where it is necessary to make EU retained law work. Secondly, it should affect only technical matters; and thirdly, it should not take away any individual's rights. So there are three requirements: it must be necessary to make it...
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: I express my gratitude and admiration for the way that the noble and learned Lords, Lord Mackay of Clashfern and Lord Keen of Elie, are bringing lustre to the Scottish Bar in the way that they are answering all these questions so brilliantly and with such trouble. My inquiry relates to a directive requiring implementation that has not been implemented, where there are certain rights that...
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - Second Reading (Continued) (30 Jan 2018)
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: My Lords, it is an honour to follow the noble Lord, Lord Bridges of Headley. Far from seeming like seven years, it seemed like about six minutes; that was such a good speech. Thank you to the usual channels for making it possible for me to speak in the debate. I do not think it is for this House to thwart, or seek to thwart, Brexit because we would have preferred a different outcome. There...
NHS: Cancer Treatments - Question for Short Debate (25 Jan 2018)
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: My Lords, there is a lot of skulduggery in politics. Tessa said that this was not about party politics. It is not about party politics, but it is so much about politics. Looking to my left and to my right, I see every Labour Peer I have ever met—and a large number I have never met. Looking further to my left, I see innumerable Members of Parliament and, looking to the Public Gallery, I have...
Data Protection Bill [HL] - Report (3rd Day) (10 Jan 2018)
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: I have two comments to make in response. First, the Leveson 2 inquiry was promised. As I understand the position of the noble Lord, Lord Pannick, now, he is saying that maybe wrongdoing is going on and it is the same as was expected before, but promising Leveson 2 was a mistake. Secondly and separately, Sir Brian Leveson found in his report that the remedies of the law, the remedies to which...
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: My Lords, I came intending to support the amendment of the noble Baroness, Lady Hollins, asking in effect for Leveson 2, and the amendment of the noble Earl, Lord Attlee, in effect introducing Section 40 for data protection. The more I have listened to the debate, the more I am absolutely convinced that both those amendments are correct. I have found it appalling to listen to the smug...
Lord Falconer of Thoroton: I disagree with what the noble Viscount, Lord Hailsham, says—namely, that the facts are already known—because the apologists are saying that everything is okay now; I do not include him as an apologist because he has a slightly different position. I point to the case of the Bowles family, which indicates that things were not okay when the first Leveson inquiry was going on. The basis on...
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Welcome! We are Pete and Chatt - Pinnacle Port Resort is situated on 25 acres, with 180 acre Camp Helen State Park on one side, Carillon Beach Community on the other and Lake Powell to the North. Our condo is in a gated community with 24/7 property patrol. We are on the ground floor with handicapped parking immediately outside the front door, and the beach about 100 steps away. A cozy, peaceful two bedroom, two bath with all the amenities of home. Pinnacle Port Resort offers two pools (one of which is heated in the winter), four tennis courts, a basketball court, shuffleboard, playground for kids, BBQ grilling in the picnic area, bocce ball courts, saunas (separate for men and women), an exercise room, WIFI, library, a marina and boat slips. Fishing from the marina docks is permitted, a Florida fishing license is required. Nearby Lake Powell, a coastal dune lake, offers canoes, kayaks, standup paddle boarding and paddle boats for rent. Of course the beautiful white sandy beach just outside the condo offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life where you can relax and swim or simply do nothing! If you've any questions, please feel free to email or call either of us, Chatt's email is chatt_648@yahoo.com, mobile is 828-398-8393, Pete's mobile is 828-734-9393, email cgardner211@yahoo.com.
The condo master bedroom has a king size bed, bathroom with twin vanity, combination shower and tub with grab bar, flat screen tv, large closets and a beautiful view of the Gulf of Mexico. The second bedroom has twin beds with flat screen tv and adjoining full bath with grab bar for shower/bath. The kitchen is equipped with refrigerator with icemaker, stove, oven, dishwasher, both Kureig and Mr. Coffee makers, dishes, flatware, microwave, toaster and all the necessities. The laundry area with washer and dryer is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen. There are books to read if staying indoors, a DVD player and DVD library in the salon, and games for when it rains.
There are more than a handful of area golf courses nearby, with shopping at the Panama City Beach Pier Park which brings dining, shopping and tourist attractions to the Panama City Beach area in one location. Naturally, there are restaurants, shopping, and all varieties of adventures throughout the entire Emerald Coast Area. The convenient Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport nearby is located at the intersection of Highway 79 and Highway 388.
Payment accepted by credit card booking on line, 50% due upon booking. Full payment required prior to arrival. Optional travel insurance by Travel Guard provides protection against unexpected weather events which might delay, interrupt cause cancellation of your trip. A mandatory $49 fee (in lieu of security deposit) covers accidental damage protection for any damages or accidents, subject to exclusions and limitations that occur to the premises during your rental period up to $3000. Damage or accident not covered under the policy will be the responsibility of the leaseholder.
This is a great place to stay. My family owns another condo in the community but we had a really large group so we needed a second condo. This is the one we'd choose every time we need two! It was clean, convenient, nicely appointed, with just the right amount of personal touches to make it feel truly welcoming and hospitable.
This is the third time my husband and I stayed in this condo. Once again, we were so pleased with how clean everything was and how fully stocked this unit is. Having coffee on the deck, listening to the waves, enjoying the beauty of the beach, it just does not get any better. We always check this unit first when we are able to come to Fla. and we are always happy. Thanks again Pete and Chatt.
Big thanks to Pete &Chatt for sharing their beautiful piece of paradise. Everything was perfect in the condo,well supplied,clean and the view is amazing.What a wonderful month we had,we are looking forward to going back.
Spotless; super comfortable (mattresses and pillows and the sound of the Gulf = perfect sleeping),;parking (handicapped and regular) right outside the ground level door;the beach just around corner and right off the balcony; the fully furnished kitchen spotless ; coffee - brewer and Keurig; books; easy directions for TV, DVD, etc.; of particular interest the owner's beautiful nature photography on the walls with interesting descriptions below; everything is simply tasteful and first class. Bravo, Pete and Chatt, your condo is a special treat. Thank you.
Dear Judy and family, thank you so very much for the wonderful words about our condo. What you have described is what we aim to achieve for all our guests. Chatt and I are thrilled you had such a relaxing, enjoyable stay and you are, of course, welcome back anytime. Sun, Surf and Sand awaits your next visit.
Thank you Pete and Chatt for sharing your wonderful condo with us! Your pictures and descriptions of the unit prepared us perfectly for our stay there. We found everything we could possibly want or need on the inside, and everything your pictures promised on the outside. We are older and people of size, so we have some mobility issues, but we were still able to enjoy some great beachtime every day because of the short walk from your front door. We also loved sitting on the roomy balcony and reading a few books from your collection. We swam in the pool right across the parking lot and enjoyed that as well. Driving in and out of the complex was fun too. We got to read all the unique names that residents gave their stand alone houses with the cute signs hanging on the picket fences. Shopping and restaurants were close by for convenience, but we were happily tucked away from all the hustle and bustle, inside the gated complex. Our whole group, and a few relatives who visited us at the condo, also enjoyed all of the amenities and commented on what a great vacation spot we had. I hope our next trip to PCB falls on dates that your condo is available. We would love to stay there again. Thanks again for sharing your delightful piece of paradise with us.
Wonderful condo & one that we would highly recommend! When making reservations you really do not know what to expect of the accommodations!! We were delighted with ours! Everything was spotless clean and so much thought went into the decorating down to all that one could wish for in the kitchen!! There were a good variety of games, puzzles, CD & books!! Wonderful information folder that had been put together! Our bedroom which had a king size bed was very comfortable the mattress & pillows were very high standered !! Our Bathroom was excellent also!! The second bedroom which had the twin beds our children had those and they said that they slept well!! We counted the steps from our front door to the walk way to the beach and it was 40 and then to the about 70 yards to the ocean!! Yes, we counted as we could not believe how close we were!! Thank you Pete & Chatt!! We had a wonderful time and we will be back to your beautiful condo!!
We love this place. Everything we need is provided in the condo and it is ideally located to take advantage of the beautiful beach and the Gulf. The owners were great to work with.
Ben, thank you very much for your review. We appreciate your taking the time to wirte a review, and we are looking forward to your stay next year.
This condo was truly perfect and had everything you could want (and a few things we'd forgotten to pack!). The kitchen had everything you could possibly need. The bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious and comfortable. It opens up to a lovely view of the beach where we got the pleasure to see dolphins swim by one morning. There are multiple pools on-site for the kids and they are all great sizes. The beach is only a 30 second walk from the condo. It was a perfect week! Thank you, Peter & Chatt for providing such a lovely condo for our family and making our vacation wonderful! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!
Hello Stacy! Thank you so very much for the wonderful review! (I must tell you the condo where you and your family stayed is actually at Pinnacle Port!). Chatt and I are always thrilled to hear from folks who have stayed at the condo, it takes time and effort to write a review, and we are thankful that you took that time and effort. Many thanks. We are also happy that you and your family enjoyed such a great stay. As we have said in the past, our goal is to have the condo be a home away from home, and endevour to have it be a place that is clean, relaxing and a get away from the normal hustle and bustle of the workday.
This is the absolute best unit we have stayed in at Pinnacle Port. The unit was very clean, and I am very picky. We loved the ground floor unit we could walk right in and out and having small children it was so convenient to run in for bathroom breaks and a quick snack. Pete and Chatt were excellent to work with and answered any questions I had before our stay. The condo is so well stocked with anything and everything you need, the kitchen has absolutely everything, we are used to packing things like blenders and griddles for pancakes and they had all of that and much more. I would recommend staying here to anyone and will definitely plan on returning when we visit Pinnacle Port again!
Awesome, clean 2 bedroom condo with the best view just steps away from the sand and ocean. Fully stocked with everything thing you may need. Just bring a beach towel and sun screen. This condo is ground floor and steps away from the parking lot. Centrally located to great restaurants. Thanks for a Awesome stay. ????
We had a wonderful time. The condo was very clean and the view was awesome! Kitchen had everything you need including a Kuerig and regular coffee pot. Thank you and hopefully we will be back again.


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Home Culture & Lifestyle Oakville celebrates Black History Month 2015 with an artistic flair
Oakville celebrates Black History Month 2015 with an artistic flair
by Janet Bedford
Janet Bedford
Oakville's Black History Month Series 2015 is an annual artistic and cultural showcase by artists and cultural organizations celebrating Black history month. The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH), together with the Oakville Museum, celebrated the kick-off of Black History Month at the Oakville Town Hall, on February 5, 2015.
Featured were drummer Muhtadi, his talented young drummers and a performance by Beyond Sound and jazz duo Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley who recounted a personal story about Diana's family's escape to Canada and how they came to settle in Waterloo County near Lake Huron.
In her greetings, MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris told the audience that "Who we are and where we came from is the force that drives us forward. Black History Month is not just about recognition of Black roots, it is about the people coming together to fight for the rights we all deserve. We must learn from our past. We need to understand ourselves as Canadians and to recognize the levels of our freedom."
Joan Butterfield, curator and art director for the Association of African Canadian Artists, has organized a showing of artworks, featured at the Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd. The exhibit encompasses 40 works from many artists and includes both traditional and contemporary art. The works of art are worth seeing and will be open for viewing
Joan Butterfield and her Works of Art
Black History Month 2015, Joan Butterfield and her Works of Art on Display at Oakville Town Hall
until Feb. 14. Sheridan College students also contributed posters that outlined the Black history and highlighted many of the individuals who shaped Oakville's history of the Underground Railway period.
Lincoln Alexander was also with us in spirit – represented by his wife, Marni Beal Alexander. Alexander was a model for everyone to emulate. According to an article in Electoral Insights, "Lincoln M. Alexander has accomplished many firsts in a life that has helped remove numerous large barriers for visible minorities in Canada. On June 25, 1968, he made electoral history as the first Black Canadian to be elected to the House of Commons. Eleven years later, he was the first Black person appointed to serve in the federal cabinet. In 1985, Alexander was appointed Ontario's Lieutenant Governor, the first member of a visible minority to serve in that role in any province in Canada. More recently, in 1996, he became the first Chairman of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. He has experienced racism at many stages in his life and has always tried to fight it head on."
Dignitaries and Talented Performers
Black History Month 2015, Dignitaries and Talented Performers; Photo Credit: Janet Bedford
This year there was no snowstorm! – a great change from the past few years. The event was extremely well attended with people celebrating the highlights of black culture and heritage and appreciating the rich African and Caribbean cultural heritage and history.
Numerous other events will also be held to highlight Black History Month.
On Feb. 15, a drumming and slam poetry event will be featured at the Milton Public Library on Main St. from 3-4 p.m.
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Rd., in Oakville will host a jazz performance Feb. 23 from 2-4 p.m.
Frankson, a spoken-word artist also known as Ritallin, will entertain students at St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School, 1201 Heritage Way, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m.
Oakville Museum at Navy Street features two permanent exhibits: Freedom, Opportunity and Family: Oakville's Black History and The Underground Railroad: Next Stop Freedom Permanent Exhibit.
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Black History Month 2015, Curator Joan Butterfield and Sheridan Butterfield
Black History Month 2015, Master Drummer Muhtadi and his talented young students
Black History Month 2015, Veronica Tyrell and Pam Damoff
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Black History Month 2015, Veronica Tyrell Board Chair of CCAH and Volunteer
Arts & Entertainment Oakville Town Hall Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton Community Oakville Oakville Museum History Black History Month Muhtadi 2015 MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris Town of Oakville
Janet Bedford is a broker with Royal LePage in downtown Oakville, with 20 years of real estate experience. Along with helping her clients find the perfect home or sell their home, she is often found photographing the many events that take place i...
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You Mean the Art of War?
Of course I mean the Art of War. I mean practical ways of applying the Art of War by taking a leaf or two out of the "Book" of applying the Golden Rule and the Platinum Rule. Proper application of these Rules simultaneously Builds Better Businesses and brings Sustainable Profits.
Most of know are quite familiar with the Golden Rule and we do by and large apply it at least to some degree. Not many are familiar with the other Rule, though. The Platinum Rule.
Platinum Rule
The Platinum Rule is simply applying the Golden Rule to others according to their own tastes and preferences. Some have stated that the Platinum Rule is superior to the Golden Rule. This is not the case. In fact, if the Golden Rule were applied in the right spirit, the Platinum Rule would not need to exist. For example, consider the following statements:
Everyone wants to be loved. Differently.
Everyone wants to be respected. Differently.
Everyone wants to be appreciated. Differently.
Everyone wants to be empowered. Differently.
All four are aspects of the Golden Rule. The Platinum Rule is found in the word "Differently." Individualized Consideration is important.
What do the Golden Rule and Platinum Rule have to do with the Art of War?
More than you might think. Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" comprises Thirteen Chapters of Principles and Precepts expressed in different ways. Some "case law" is included for illustration. What is most helpful are the remarks of several notable commentators. They expand on what is written in the basic text. The commentators provide examples of how the Principles have been applied by different personalities in the past. The effects of ignoring these same Principles are also outlined.
The Principles and Precepts in "The Art of War" may be likened to the Golden Rule. Specific applications describe how the Platinum Rule operates. For example, in verse 23 of Chapter 1, it is simply written:
Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance
This is followed by Tu Mu giving an example of its application:
Tu Mu: Toward the end of the Ch'in dynasty, Mo Tun of the Hsiung Nu first established his power. The eastern Hu were strong and sent ambassadors to parley. They said: 'We wish to obtain T'ou Ma's thousand-li horse.' Mo Tun consulted his advisers, who all exclaimed: 'The thousand-li horse! The most precious thing in this country! Do not give them that!' Mo Tun replied: 'Why begrudge a horse to a neighbour?' So he sent the horse.
Shortly after, the Eastern Hu sent envoys who said: 'We wish one of the Khan's princesses.' Mo Tun asked advice of his ministers who all angrily said: 'The Eastern Hu are unrighteous! Now they even ask for a princess! We implore you to attack them!' Mo Tun said: 'How can one begrudge his neighbour a young woman?' So he gave the woman.
A short time later, the Eastern Hu returned and said: 'You have a thousand li of unused land which we want.' Mo Tun consulted his advisers. Some said it would be reasonable to cede the land, others that it would not. Mo Tun was enraged and said: 'Land is the foundation of the State. How could one give it away?' All those who had advised doing so were beheaded. Mo Tun then sprang on his horse, ordered that all who remained behind were to be beheaded, and made a surprise attack on the Eastern Hu. The Eastern Hu were contemptuous of him and had made no preparations. When he attacked he annihilated them. Mo Tun then turned westward and attacked the Yueh Ti. To the south he annexed Lou Fan…and invaded Yen. He completely recovered the ancestral lands of the Hsiung Nu previously conquered by the Ch'in general Meng T'ien.[1]
The text is liberally sprinkled with similar examples of varying length. Study and application straightens out our thinking about business operations, marketing, sales, customer experience, supply chain and strategic directions.
Although of course focused on applications to warfare, "The Art of War" is also applicable to business intercourse and even to everyday life. A simple precept like "All warfare is based on deception" seems obvious but is not. Another oft-misquoted one is "Therefore I say: Know the enemy and know yourself; in a hundred battles you will never be in peril." Learn how to read and apply!
This one-day workshop has two components. Verse 27 of Chapter I says, "These are the strategist's keys to victory. It is not possible to discuss them beforehand." In like spirit, the morning will focus on levelling-up on "The Art of War" in general and in discussing three applications:
Strengths of Your Business.
Marketing, Sales and Customer Experience.
Competition, Collaboration and the Business Environment.
The afternoon will focus on working out directions and/ or solutions to specific business issues using participants' actual situations or case studies. All participants leave with at least one viable solution to a challenge they are facing, or are given handles for a few other possible challenges.
Post-workshop coaching is available and can be requested for separately.
Cell: +6597119005
[1] From "The Illustrated Art of War" by Samuel B Griffith, pp 97-98
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gold mining in batangas - keukenhanddoeken.be. The following list of mines in the Philippines is subsidiary to the Lists of mines in Asia article and Lists of mines, Gold Canatuan mine; Nickel Rio Tuba . [Live Chat] Statement on the planned mining operation in Lobo, Batangas.
Gold mining Previous media reports and studies by environmental groups indicated that foreign mining concessions including the MRL Gold and Egerton Gold Phils are interested in operating the Batangas Gold Project and other mines in the vicinity of Lobo and San Juan towns.
Batangas - Mining Atlas Batangas is a Gold-Silver Project, also known as Lobo, in Philippines owned by Red Mountain Mining,, Mabini Batangas Mining - . More; didipio gold mining company - stagelightsgrouporg.
Despite high gold grades, gold was not a significant component at that time due to the $30 per ounce gold price. The Philippines Mines and Geosciences Bureau (1986) reported a remaining mining reserve of 90,700 tonnes at a very high 20.5 grams per tonne gold (g/t), or 60,000 contained ounces.
On cessation of mining, the Philippines Mines and Geoscience Bureau  reported remaining "reserves" in the active stopes, as 90,700 tonnes at a grade of 20.5 g/t gold, or 60,000 contained ounces of gold.
Red Mountain Mining finds gold up to 11g/t at Batangas... Red Mountain Mining (ASX: RMX) continues to confirm the trend of increasing gold grade with depth at its Lobo prospect at the Batangas project with drilling returning ... Coal plant assures continuous supply .
Sep 15, 2016· Flash Flood In Lobo, Batangas Caused By Illegal Mining Source: Youtube / KCIRED.
Statement on the planned mining operation in Lobo, Batangas June 18, 2015 October 11, 2015 Gideon Lasco 0 Comment lobo, mining, statements Some people say that mining can lead to economic progress and development.
– "St. Augustine Gold & Copper" is a mining company that is currently working on one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold in the world in which they call it, "King-king". The mine is located at the southeast region of the Philippine Island of Mindanao .
May 29, 2015· Open-pit mining creates 20 tons of toxic waste to produce a 0.333-ounce gold ring. By then it would be too late to stop the destruction. The DENR typically is feeble in dealing with pollutive miners.
The Batangas Project is located within the Batangas mineral district, within a mineralised corridor termed the West Luzon Volcanic Arc. Gold and copper-gold mineralisation is hosted by the Talahib volcanics, a sequence of predominantly andesitic volcanics and intrusives exposed in the key resource areas at Lobo and Archangel.
capital, low operating cost, initial gold mining and processing project at Batangas. The Scoping Study was entirely based on open pit mining and carbon in leach (CIL) processing of existing, high grade resources, of which 90% of the resources to be mined re in the Indicated Mineral Resource category.
DAVAO CITY – Thousands of Batanguenos gathered today in the town center of Lobo municipality in Batangas to protest the entry of Mindoro Resources Limited-Egerton Gold Philippines (MRL-Egerton).
Bukal-Batangas, along with the Lobo Resort Owners Association and Lobo Water District, submitted a petition to the Lobo municipal government asking to revoke SB Resolution 2015-26, which was issued by the Lobo municipal council, endorsing MRL-Egerton's application for commercial gold mining.
Jul 30, 2015· A multi-sectoral group has sought the suspension of pre-development works on a gold mining project in Lobo, Batangas. More. coal mine in batangas - crusherasia.com.
A prefeasibility study (PFS) of ASX-listed junior gold developer Red Mountain Mining's Batangas gold project, 120 km south of Manilia, in the Philippines, has been completed, demonstrating the low operating costs, high margins and strong cash flow potential of the project.
Jun 21, 2015· The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is now seriously considering the application for gold mining operations in Lobo by Egerton Gold Phils. Inc. It is frightening that the proposed mining in Lobo will cover a vast expanse of land areas: one will have 137.1 hectares while the other, 125.2 hectares.
Mindoro's rich soil is awash with mineral deposits, including gold, as well as other natural wonders that can be considered a gold mine for tourism. White sand beach in Pinamalayan Located an hour away from Batangas City, Oriental Mindoro forms part of the Strong Republic Nautical Highway which connects Luzon and Visayas.
Jul 31, 2015· It was an outrage to the whole mountaineering community since the news outbreak for the plan of having gold mining in Lobo Mountain Ranges that was casted through television networks, Philippine Mountaineering groups, social media and not only from the Lobo Municipality but also the whole province of Batangas.


This morning, Keath worked and chatted with the suspected Mennonites. He learned their names and professions and tried to sort out the three different couples. Every meal they were feeding 17 people, so it was obviously quite a chaotic event. But they were having a great time, and they were good parents and they had good senses of humor. Keath taught them how to say Ceridwen's name, but wisely discouraged them from rushing up to her and saying hello, at least before she'd had her coffee. Religious persons would probably be alarmed by a pre-coffee Ceridwen who's being socially accosted.
Ceridwen spent most of the day setting up her new computer.
She was sure to install Quicktime so she could watch her Social D videos and also managed to get all pertinent info off her old computer. Friday is another Bingo day at KOA, so we played, and yet again, Keath won a game and Ceridwen won none, but Keath shared.


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"""Unit tests for Port"""

import unittest

from faucet.port import Port

class MockVLAN(object): # pylint: disable=too-few-public-methods
    """Mock class for VLAN so we can inject into Port"""

    def __init__(self, name):
        self.name = name

class FaucetPortMethodTest(unittest.TestCase): # pytype: disable=module-attr
    """Test a range of methods on Port"""

    def test_vlans(self):
        """Test that the vlans() method behaves correctly"""

        vlan100 = MockVLAN('v100')
        vlan200 = MockVLAN('v200')
        vlan300 = MockVLAN('v300')

        tagged_vlans = [vlan200, vlan300]
        native_vlan = vlan100

        port = Port(1, 1, {})
        port.native_vlan = native_vlan
        self.assertIn(native_vlan, port.vlans())
        port.tagged_vlans = tagged_vlans
        self.assertEqual(set(port.vlans()), set([native_vlan] + tagged_vlans))
        port.native_vlan = None
        self.assertEqual(set(port.vlans()), set(tagged_vlans))

if __name__ == "__main__":
    unittest.main() # pytype: disable=module-attr

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Happy birthday Roscoe Mitchell | I'm gonna have to begin this story with bicycles in order to work my way to the origin of this passport photo.
Give us a kiss, luv!
Got to hand it to Ol' Smoky Eye. What a piece of work! Like one of those composite pics that constructs a face out of two faces. One droops and the other judges. Droopy is older than her years with that deepset smoldering and slant and slow and sneering down at you all slow and stinky-slowburny passive-resentful; Judge aggressively menaces and warns; dramatic brow-angle asymmetry enhances totality max RBF impact; downturned frownymouth molds the whole show into everything we know and (don't) love about Where We Would Now Be As a People, were we a People, rather than merely a crowd of angry vehicle operators in a hurry to ruin the planet for everybody but Us and Our Kids.
Still, awww... ain't they precious though? Sooo cute. I mean, just 100% adorable. Almost remind us of Us, in fact. So get those butts in the back of the SUV, vacation time, team! We're haulin' out first thing... Yosemite, hey, yeah!... wait, check that Hon... no, closed, smoke?... so... what say Lake County, maybe a little swim... Watch out that trailer hitch don't drag on the road and spark up now, it's how that Redding fire got started... I mean, no, yeah, hey it's all just a series of communist mistakes and weird coincidences not climate change, got to be true 'cause the President says so... or the Bible or somewhere... somebody's always gonna be sayin' somethin'... That's what we mean by freedoms, right, kids?... hmmmm, hack, cough, naw, better re-check those AQ advisories... Well, ok, we'll get ice cream then... over to Solano... or maybe just a ride around the block, but... cough, gasp... What's that, kids? Can't breathe? C'mon! No lettin' the side down, now. Just shut up and get in the back. What? Who cares if the sun's red. Probably they're just testing... like, you know, something. Huh? Nope! Climate change ain't even a thing. Smoke's really good for you. I don't care what your freakin' Commie teacher said! Time to gas up and go! No more stupid questions!
So... if Creation was a major mistake, what about Recreation? Huh? Having fun yet?
love that poem...and morning light does help !!


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Yesterday (28 January), OFAC designated, pursuant to Executive Order 13850, Venezuela's state-owned oil company Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PdVSA) for "operating in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy". The company is now subject to a US asset freeze. See OFAC Notice and US Treasury Press Release.
In addition, OFAC issued 9 new Venezuela-related General Licences (some of which authorise certain transactions/activities related to PdVSA and its subsidiaries within specified timeframes). See General Licences 3A, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14.
Last week (25 January), US President Donald Trump signed a new Venezuela-related Executive Order, which amends previous Venezuela-related Executive Orders by broadening the definition of the term "Government of Venezuela" to include PdVSA. See new OFAC FAQ.


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We've all heard how important first impressions are, right? Well, the front door is going to be one of the first things people notice when they're checking out a home. Our Tulsa Kitchen Remodel team highly recommends shelling out some doe for a good-looking front door. Front doors are fairly cheap, or if you're feeling artsy, you can simply put a fresh coat of paint on your current front door. Our Tulsa Kitchen Remodel team knows first hand that this is one of the fastest and easiest ways to increase the value of your home. Having a sharp front door is bound to make your property stand out in a good way to potential buyers. And when it comes to real estate, standing out and being memorable can make the difference between a home being on the market for a day or for three months.
Let's be honest, unless you're a family with young toddling children, then you probably aren't in love with the idea of a fully carpeted home. Although carpets used to be all the rage, they have long since phased out. Nowadays, buyers much prefer homes with hard surface floors like hardwood, tile, or a high-quality laminate. Not only are these surfaces much easier to clean, but they also have abundantly more aesthetic appeal than dusty and stained carpet. Hard surfaces capture the light in a home, making it feel brighter and more spacious. If you're thinking of renovating anything, our Tulsa Kitchen Remodel team highly suggests putting this high on your priorities list. You'll be increasing the appeal of your property to a far wider audience, and you'll greatly enhance the overall feel of the property.
Add or Renovate a Bathroom.
For one reason or another, people love their bathrooms! One of the first things that you can expect potential buyers to ask is how many bathrooms there are in the property. If you are looking to increase the value of your home, our Tulsa Kitchen Remodel team encourages you to consider adding another bathroom to your property. Even if it's just a small bathroom without a bathtub or shower, it's better than nothing! Our Tulsa Kitchen Remodel team particularly recommended this to you if you have free space on the floor directly above or below a current bathroom. If you do, you can add a bathroom for a lot cheaper than you otherwise could because you'll be able to tap into the already in place plumbing system available, rather than having to do larger renovations and additions to your home plumbing. Our Tulsa Kitchen Remodel team thinks this is a great idea!
Earlier we mentioned the front door as a major first impression factor. Another big one our Tulsa Kitchen Remodel team encourages you to consider is your lawn and all of the flora and fauna surrounding your home. When someone is driving by a home to get a feel for it, one of the last things they want to see is a home that looks as though it's being half eaten by a giant bush monster. Honestly, keep those hedges trimmed so that any potential buyers will have an unobstructed view of the property. You'll also want to take care of the basic upkeep of your property. Things like making sure the lawn is nicely mowed, the mailbox isn't surrounded by weeds, and that any additional trees or shrubs are nice and tidy. Our Tulsa Kitchen Remodel team also suggests avoiding planting any difficult to maintain or take care of plants, especially if you're planning on renting out the property that you're renovating. Doing so will just result in extra work for you, as your tenants likely won't be aware of the TLC that the plants need.
Our Tulsa Kitchen Remodel team also encourages you to take good care of your property's roof. If your roof is decades old and it shows, it's time to get it replaced. By doing so you'll be killing two birds with one stone. You will increase the curb appeal of your home and you'll also help preserve the value of your home by protecting it from all of the potential damages that can come from a damaged or old roof. Things like severe water damage, mold, and unwanted critters!
Kitchens tend to be a focal point in homes. People always tend to gravitate towards them. Not just for the food, but also as an important gathering place for friends and loved ones. Our Tulsa Kitchen Remodel team suggests that any updates that bring more character and life to your kitchen are a major plus. Things as simple as just a hanging rack for pots and pans can do a lot to change the feel of the space. Stainless steel appliances look sleek and appealing to most buyers. You can also consider adding a nice kitchen island that will add valuable countertop and storage space. If the kitchen is closed off from the dining area, punching a hole in the dividing wall and adding a nice countertop with barstools can really help make the space feel more open.
While simple, painting a property can make it 100 times easier to sell. A fresh coat of paint can remove years from a property and make it a much more appealing option for pickier buyers. New paint can make an average and worn out home look more desirable. New paint will also increase the curb appeal of the property.
We hope that you've enjoyed these tips from our Tulsa Kitchen Remodel team. If you're in the Tulsa area and you would like to hire the best experts around to help you with your property, we're up for the job!


A strong patent portfolio is the foundation for a thriving business – protecting innovation, market advantage and keeping litigation threats to a minimum.
High technology companies especially pride themselves on innovation. IBM had almost 7,500 patents issued in 2014 (up 10%), once again holding bragging rights for the most patents issued to any organization in a single year. Very impressive, indeed.
For companies with large portfolios, millions of dollars are spent per year just on maintenance fees. Let's use IBM as an example. An approximate calculation of what they'll spend on maintenance fees in 2016 is more than $20M – and that is just for their US granted patents (almost 37,000). In total IBM has approximately 214,000 active patents and applications worldwide. IBM is of course, not the typical case, but the numbers should make any C-team take notice of the cost benefit of its patent portfolio.
In our experience, approximately 10% of any given patent portfolio is non-core technology, obsolete technology, and/or has little strategic value to the patent owner. In some cases, it may be prudent to abandon, sell, or donate these assets. The money that can be saved on renewal fees can be significant. In addition, selling off assets can bring another flux of cash into your organization.
A software patent analysis tool is the right approach for obtaining certain data points and overall general information.
Each patent must then be assessed using a consistent set of criteria. The criteria may vary from patent owner to patent owner; the factors chosen are all part of the portfolio strategy. Once the software analysis has been completed, it is important that an expert in the field take a quick read through the patent, and rate the patents on the identified criteria.
The team at IP Engineering Group Corporation (IPEG) has utilized this methodology to help many organizations maximize their ROI on active patent portfolios.
A technology company with approximately 10,000 patents requested that IPEGC evaluate patents coming up for renewal in the next 9 months. In this particular case, the patent count falling in that category consisted of about 500 patents. By evaluating the portfolio and determining approximately 10% of patents that are not "needed" by the company, the company's immediate ROI was 260%. The company is contemplating selling some of the non-core patents, which will result in the company's ROI on this project to skyrocket.
This case involves a semiconductor company that has been allowing patents to enter into the grace period. This was likely in an effort to defer payments as long as possible. By having IPEG evaluate the approximately 128 patents that were entering into their grace period (over a span of a few months), several assets were flagged as not strong candidates for renewal. The company's ROI on this exercise was over 410%.
While IBM is one of the largest patent holders in the world, they do sell and license their patents extensively, and are also aggressive in pruning their portfolio of unneeded assets. The following chart shows that they abandon an average of approximately 30% of their granted US patents every year. This requires continuous evaluation of their IP assets to make sure that they understand which patents are creating value, and which are merely unnecessary costs.
Every patent portfolio needs to be managed with the objective of creating value and avoiding unnecessary costs. IPEG can help you identify which patents to keep, which to license, which to sell, and which to abandon.


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Finland set to debate euthanasia
A citizen's initiative to raise the issue of euthanasia in the Finnish Parliament (Eduskunta) has passed the requisite 50,000 signatories required to trigger a parliamentary debate.
As in many countries, Finland has been dicing with euthanasia for some years now. The pro-euthanasia lobby, Exitus has been active since the early 1990s. As in many countries, the notional public support for euthanasia is above the two-thirds mark. Support amongst the nations doctors has also been steadily increasing in recent years with support and oppose numbers in the medical profession both at 46% in 2014.
As with all Finnish Citizen's Initiatives, the 'Euthanasia initiative on behalf of a good death' includes a prescription of the form of the Bill to be debated. The presented model is for euthanasia for people experiencing an 'incurable fatal disease, and death takes place in the near future'. The registered signatories now exceed 62000 which should ensure that, after exclusion checks, that a formal bill is developed and that the parliament is compelled to move to a vote.
The sponsor for the initiative is former Finnish MP, Esko Olavi Seppänen. Seppänen, a member of the Left Alliance Party and earlier the Finnish Communist Party, he was also a Member of the European Parliament from 1996 to 2009 as a Member of the European United Left/Nordic Green Left (GUE/NGL).
The Finnish Medical Association remains opposed to the initiative. Association head Heikki Palve said that the majority of palliative care doctors working with dying patients object to legalising euthanasia. A 2010 survey of doctors attitudes found that, in their opinion, more training on palliative care would diminish requests for active euthanasia and improve physicians' skills in dealing with the difficult challenges faced in end-of-life situations and care.
Timo Soini, the chairperson of the Finns Party, has confirmed his intention to vote against the citizens' initiative to legalise euthanasia in Finland. Finns is the second largest party in the four-party governing coalition in Finland and has a socially conservative base. Amongst its coalition partners both the National Coalition and the Centre Party hold within their ranks notional majorities of socially conservative MPs.
It is not clear at this time when a bill will be tabled for debate.
Finland Euthanasia
HOPE (Preventing Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide) Limited
Authorised by Branka van der Linden, HOPE (Preventing Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide) Limited, Canberra


Vehicles 100 years and older typically fall into the antique class and this includes the "Brass Era car" that are described by the Horseless Carriage Club of America (HCCA) as "any pioneer gasoline, steam and electric motor vehicle built or made previous to January 1, 1916. "
The "classic" term is usually applied loosely by owners to the car.
Lawfully, most states have time-based rules for the definition of "historic" or "classic" regarding purposes such as antique vehicle registration. For example, Maryland defines historic vehicles as 20 calendar yrs old or older and they "must not need been substantially altered, remodeled or remanufactured from the producers original design" while West Virginia describes motor vehicles produced at least 25 years previous to the current year as eligible for "classic" car license plates.
Despite this, in many American classic vehicle shows, automobiles typically variety from the 1920s to the 1970s. Recently, numerous 1980s and even earlier 1990s cars are regarded as being "classic automobiles". Examples of cars at this kind of shows include the Chevrolet Bel-Air, Ford Model To, Dodge Charger, Ford Deuce Coupe, and 1949 Kia. Meanwhile, the Concours d'Elegance car shows feature renowned automobiles like the Cadillac V16 or pre-1940 Rolls-Royce models. There are also words as "modern customs", "exotics", or "collectibles" that protect cars for example the AMC Gremlin or Ford Pinto.
Right now there are variations in the specific identification of a "classic car". Division by individual eras include: horseless carriages (19th-century experimental automobiles like the Daimler Motor Carriage), vintage cars (brass era vehicles for example the Ford Model T), and classic cars (typically 1930s cars for example the Wire 812). Some also include muscle cars, with the particular 1974 model year since the cutoff.
The CCCA is focused on the preservation and pleasure of select cars that will "are distinguished by their respective fine design, high engineering standards and excellent workmanship. "Other differentiating factors - including engine displacement, custom made coachwork, and luxury accessories like power brakes, energy clutch, and "one-shot" or even automated lubrication systems - help determine whether the car is considered the CCCA Classic.The cars on their particular list "represent the peak of engineering, styling plus design for era. "
Any CCCA associate may petition for a vehicle to join the list. Such applications are thoroughly scrutinized, but rarely is really a new vehicle type accepted. Moreover, no commercial automobiles such as hearses, ambulances, or race cars are usually accepted like a Full Classic.
There is no fixed definition of the classic car. Two taxation issues do impact however, leading to some individuals using them as cut-off dates. All cars constructed before January 1, 1976, are exempted from having to pay the yearly road tax vehicle excise duty. This is then entered on the licence disc displayed on the windscreen as "historic vehicle" (if a car built before this time has been first authorized in 1975 or later, then its build time would have to be verified by a recognised entire body such as British Electric motor Heritage Foundation to state tax-free status). HM Income and Customs define a classic car for organization taxation purposes as getting over 15 years older and having a value within excess of £15, 1000. Additionally, well-known acclaim through a sizable number of classic car magazines performs a significant role in regardless of whether a car comes to be regarded as a traditional.
It is all subjective and a matter of opinion. The elimination associated with depreciation is a cause for buying a classic car; this is the major cost of owning a modern car.
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A few months after a Chinese woman bought her fluffy Japanese Spitz puppy, she noticed something was amiss.
The pup stopped eating dog food three months after she paid $250 for it from a pet shop in Jinzhong, Shanxi.
It had a longer tail than she expected, and had much thicker fur than a normal dog.
And disconcertingly, her little white woofer never seemed to bark.
"Other pet dogs seemed to be scared by my pet so I walked it with a leash," she said.
The woman, identified by Chinese media as Ms Wang, took the puppy to a nearby zoo.
It was there she was told her pooch wasn't a Japanese Spitz, but a fox.
Yep, Ms Wang has had a fox in her home for months.
The fox is currently 30cm long but is expected to get bigger.
Ms Wang then had to make the difficult decision to give her pet to the local zoo, where it will be put on display after passing quarantine.


In a groundbreaking stance against climate change, over 40 different Catholic institutions have announced a collective divestment of oil, coal, and fossil fuels. Some of the institutions, including the Archdiocese of Cape Town, the Episcopal Conference of Belgium, and the diocese of Assisi-Nocera Umbra-Gualdo Tadino, made the pledge on the anniversary of St Francis of Assisi's death.
While the amount of money to be divested is still unclear, Carnitas, the Catholic church bank and charity participating in the divestment, is worth $5.2 billion (€4.5 billion) alone. Additionally, the number of Catholic groups who have joined the environmentally-driven initiative has broken the previous record for Catholic institutions banding together against climate change, says the Guardian.