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March 25, 2022 at 12:18 pm Quote #65268
Van Free Riot – "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Metal Health Now"
Bill McClintock
Music used in this mashup:
Quiet Riot – Bang Your Head (Metal Health)
Free – All Right Now
Van Halen – Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love
Van Halen – And the Cradle Will Rock (guitar fill at 1:12)
Ozzy Osbourne – Crazy Train (guitar fill at 2:09)
Halftime: Spring Game 2022
The Ohio State University Marching Band
Join The Ohio State University Spring Athletic Band as it performs its Van Halen halftime show! The show features four Van Halen songs: "Runnin' With the Devil," "Dreams," "Panama" and "Jump." Performance took place at the Ohio State Spring Game on April 16, 2022.
April 17, 2022 at 10:51 am Quote #65356
I Think I Just Wrote an AC/DC meets Sammy Hagar Song! "Done Me Dirty"
The-Art-of-Guitar
Came up with the main riff in a previous video and promised that I'd try and make it into a whole song so here it is. Special thanks to Keith Castonguay for rocking the Sammy vocals. It's always good to know people with such talents.
May 20, 2022 at 3:28 pm Quote #65433
FastBack, a student band in the Rock Band 101 program, rehearses "Women in Love…" by Van Halen for an upcoming performance. The program, run by local music teachers Mike Kevetos and Dennis Cotton, teaches students, some as young as 9, how to play live music at real gigs.
May 21, 2022 at 9:46 am Quote #65434
Cool, that's not far from me.
July 18, 2022 at 12:10 pm Quote #65555
Matt Hughes Music – "Heavy Metal" (Sammy Hagar Cover) – Official Visualizer
Premiered Jul 15, 2022
Matt Hughes Music
Matt Hughes: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Toshi Yanagi: Rhythm and Lead Guitar
Sean McNabb: Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals
Matt Starr: Drums
"Panama" – Van Halen (Ukulele & Violin Cover) ft. Sav Buist
July 22, 2022 at 11:35 am Quote #65561
I have to be honest….I like it…..PANAMA!!!!
King EdwardQuote
'Why Can't This Be Love' (Van Halen) by SingitLive
August 11, 2022 at 8:39 am Quote #65616
Loudness frontman Minoru Niihara recently performed with Japanese drum prodigy Yoyoka Soma. Niihara and the band performed the Van Halen classic "Dreams"
The clip was shot at Takutaku in Kyoto, Japan on July 18th. It features:
Minoru Niihara – vocals
Satsuma3042 – guitar / backing vocals
Madooooon – bass
Holy – keys
Yoyoka – drums
Love Walks In – Van Halen on Classical / Fingerstyle Guitar
September 19, 2022 at 11:35 pm Quote #65778
Tallan Noble Latz and Craig Friemoth play Van Halen's 'Eruption'
December 7, 2022 at 11:00 pm Quote #66035
José Van Haliano – "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Feliz Navidad"
December 24, 2022 at 9:42 am Quote #66085
The Society of Bandits "Santa Claus" (Parody of "Panama" by Van Halen)
January 13, 2023 at 6:56 pm Quote #66135
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Swedish television tonight, gameshow, question was about a band that has roots from Indonesia. I took it before they started to play but were surprised when they started to play anyway.
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Roberts, David. Good. 56 p. Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. Miss Breakbone, the school mistress, hates kids. She shouts, she confiscates, she makes kids cry. But one day she goes too far. She confiscates the one-eyed cat that Junkyard is going to give his mum for her birthday. So the children pool their many weird and wonderful talents to break into Breakbone's house and to get Junkyard's cat back for him.
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I was so elated last Tuesday when I saw my South Korean tourist visa attached to my new passport. Although I wasn't totally worried that I will be denied, that feeling of uncertainty really lingered on that day and right up to the releasing section when I queued and one by one, the priority numbers were called out and the passports returned. Ah, South Korea. I didn't expect to visit this country this year as I had other plans but an invitation to exhibit my photography work, The New Cathedrals, made me change my plans. Is getting a South Korean tourist visa easy for Filipinos?
If you have a sponsor, the letter of invitation should be in this format. It's not available online.
1. Application Form – you have to download this from their site. The link is readily available. You can also get the form at the embassy or consulate and fill it out there. Please strictly follow instructions. They also provide paste and staplers and pens but better bring your own pen.
8. Original Personal Bank Certificate – must include account type, current balance, account opening date, ADB. Tell the bank what you need and they will generate the certification. In BPI, they charge P100 for this.
As I have a sponsor, I got to know of the invitation form when I submitted in Cebu. I had to ask my sponsor again to make a letter of invitation in the form the consulate gave me. Check above.
On bank accounts. This is contentious and the embassy or the consulate really doesn't tell you how much you should have. A simple guide: know at least the average daily budget if your traveling to South Korea and multiply that to the number of days you are there. That should be your minimum amount at the bank.
Submission and release is very straightforward and quick. I was told, however, that at the embassy, be early. Even before it opens, people already list up so that they can go in and finish early. It opens at 0830H and I was there as early as 0630H. I was fourth in line already.
Yes, no need if you're considered a frequent traveler, esp, to OECD countries.
Hello, I have seen the invitation letter format you posted above. Is it the same format for applicants personally invited by a Korean? Thank you.
Hello Mary, yes, I think so.
steph, its in the post.
Is the consulate still accepting visa application?
Im from Davao City can I apply in Cebu instead?
Hi! How long was the passport claimed on the claimig date? Did it take a while?
My claiming date is actually on the day my flight is scheduled. Korean consulate in Cebu changed 5 days to 7 days visa processing.
If you've been denied in Manila. Can you still apply in Cebu?
If you're denied at either, I think there's a minimum number of months before you can apply. But just please check.
Can one person process the visa for 5 person?
Myra, please check the post, its there. It was just given to me and was told to follow the format.
I have something to ask if what are the requirements needed for korean tourist visa.?because My employer is korean and wants me to go on vacation with her for 1or 2 mons.. But i don't a bank account and itr ..how can i make visa in this situation sir?
Can i only get that form through a Korea citizen!?


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JPB mixer driver wins 1st place at 'roadeo'
Two Jack B. Parson Companies' (JBP) mixer drivers walked away with cash prizes and top honors at the eighth annual Northern Utah Ready Mix Truck Roadeo.
The Roadeo, sponsored by the Ready Mix Council of the Utah Associated General Contractors Association, was held at H & E Equipment Company on Sept. 25, 2010. JBP drivers placed first and third at the event, making 2010 the seventh out of eight years that JBP has won the competition.
Three different tests were administered during the Roadeo, including a written test, a pre-trip inspection conducted by the Utah Highway Patrol and a driving test that measured the driver's skill in maneuvering, backing, turning and stopping the mixer. Also tested during the event were concrete placement and chute handling skills.
Corey Sadler of JBP's Smithfield plant was awarded a first place plaque and $1,000 cash prize.
Sadler has been a JBP employee for 15 years and represented JBP at the National Ready Mix Concrete Association Roadeo held Oct. 10 in Charlotte, N.C.
Chuck Rasband of JBP's Beck Street plant was awarded a third place plaque and $500 cash prize. Rasband has been a JBP employee for 14 years.
"It is great to be part of an organization where every employee strives for excellence not only in their driving skills, but in safety and their desire to make JBP The Preferred Source," said Bob Rowberry, JBP general manager, said in a written statement. "I am proud of this year's winners and our excellent drivers who participated in the event. They represent our company well."
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Philip Dray is an American writer and historian, known for his comprehensive analyses of American scientific, racial, and labor history.

Awards

Dray's work At the Hands of Persons Unknown: The Lynching of Black America (by Random House Publishing Group) won the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award. He was a finalist in 2003 for a Pulitzer Prize in history.

Books
 Philip Dray. There Is Power in a Union: The Epic Story of Labor in America. Doubleday, 2010.
 Philip Dray. Capitol Men: The Epic Story of Reconstruction Through the Lives of the First Black Congressmen. Mariner Books, 2010.
 Philip Dray. Stealing God's Thunder: Benjamin Franklin's Lightning Rod and the Invention of America. Random House, 2005.
 Philip Dray. At the Hands of Persons Unknown: The Lynching of Black America. Modern Library, 2003.
 We Are Not Afraid

Children's books
 Philip Dray. Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells: The Daring Life of a Crusading Journalist. Illustrated by Stephen Alcorn. Peachtree, 2008.

References

External links
 Philip Dray speaker on PBS & NPR Forum Network

Independent reviews

At the Hands of Persons Unknown
 'At the Hands of Persons Unknown' review at History Connected

Power in a Union
 'Power in a Union' review at Cleveland.com
 'Power in a Union' review at Washington Post

Stealing God's Thunder
 'Stealing God's Thunder' review at History Cooperative
 'Stealing God's Thunder' review at eNotes.com

Capitol men
 'Capitol Men' review in New York Times

Interviews
 Video of Philip Dray on "The Daily Show", Comedy Central, aired on October 6, 2010
 Fresh Air, "Interview with Terry Gross", WHYY, aired on 2002-01-21

American male writers
Year of birth missing (living people)
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The Belgian company developed a new way of industrial cleaning, with laser light and is looking for distribution partners, agents or franchisees to expand their sales network in the UK, France, Italy and Spain. Cleaning with laser has many advantages compared to traditional cleaning methods, such as chemical, dry-ice, grinding and blasting. It overcomes all the disadvantages of these methods. The sales is organised through independent companies worldwide.
The Belgian company is expanding their presence in the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain. To do this, they are looking for exclusive distributors, agents or franchisees. An extensive experience with recent industrial cleaning methods or being well familiar with one or more of the focused-on industries is a basic condition. The partner does not necessarily need to be a big player, small SME's are also interesting partners for the Belgian company. The partner needs to develop a separate business unit that focuses on consultancy, sales and servicing activities around laser cleaning. The Belgian company is flexible under which terms this is incorporated (distribution, franchise, agency). Setup of dedicated commercial organization: website, field sales engineers, biased contacts with industry organization, participating in exhibitions is necessary A minimum investment in a commercial system is necessary to demonstrate this strong upcoming technology and to test the contaminants submitted for cleaning. A technical and commercial training will be provided by the company. The local Partner can count on the day-to-day support of the company which has more than 25 years of experiences with industrial cleaning and can advice on the optimal approach. Laser cleaning is an strong upcoming technology that is embraced by a growing list of major, worldwide companies. Lower energy consumption,best eco footprint, better and unique contactless cleaning process and in many cases a return of investment of less than 2 years are the basic features of this technology.
The Belgian company is a spin-off of a company with more than 25 years experiences in all kinds of industrial cleaning (abrasive, chemical, pyrotechnics, dry-ice cleaning, etc...). The spin-off focuses on laser cleaning, a technology developed 12 years ago. It is one of the two worldwide producers of laser cleaning devices. They have a worldwide network of distributors and sales partners in 20 countries. They also have two branches in Asia. Other partners of the Belgian company are service providers, who use the products of the Belgian company in the cleaning services they offer. They are also allowed to sell the products of the company. The international expansion of the Belgian company shows the demand for their product worldwide. To make use of this expansion potential even further, they are looking for distributors, agents or franchisees in the UK, France, Italy and Spain where there is still a potential market untapped for their product. They are looking for a partner that is willing to create a separate business unit in its company where it can focus on selling the products of the Belgian company and on offering consultancy and services related to the products. For the sales a commercial organization will need to be set up (f.e. website, fairs, ...) The Physics: how laser cleaning works When a cleaning job needs to be done, 2 layers of different materials are involved: the layer to be cleaned and the contamination ( oil film , coating , oxide layer , ...) The contamination layer will absorb the laser energy very well, whereas the base material (steel, aluminum, wood, plastics...) will reflect most of the energy. The laser is short pulsed, this means that the laser beam is comparable to small bullets of light, shooting at a frequency of around 200.000 pulses/second! When a bullet hits the absorbing layer, two things can happen: Crimp effect: The base material stays cold, while the absorbing layer heats up.The heat-expansion difference will cause the contaminant to crimp off the base material. Evaporation: The contaminant heats up that much, a plasma is created around the working area. This will cause evaporation. Collecting the released dirt: With a simple suction system the released dirt will be collected for further treatment Applications: Laser cleaning can be applied in any industry where a cleaning process need to be applied such as: steel constructions before and after welding, welding of stainless and aluminium, spot repair of any installation, cleaning of rubber, glass and plastic production moulds, nuclear decontamination, turbine cleaning, etc... Industries: Petro-chemical, food, steel constructions, moulds for car parts, consumer products, rubber tyres production, shipyards, water treatment, cleaning of bakery moulds, decontamination of nuclear contamination, cleaning of anilox printing rollers, etc. Laser cleaning is a perfect cleaning solution, better than any non-destructive testing of welds.
No medium used, only electricity Base material is not damaged Higher levels of cleanliness can be reached Easy to integrate in a production line No chemical waste Local cleaning is possible Low noise, no dust Stable process Low running costs Lower sensitivity to corrosion after cleaning Easy and cheap collection of the dirt with a suction system All industries facing industrial cleaning processes, where at the moment grit blasting, chemical cleaning or dry ice are used, are investigating the switch to laser cleaning technology. The Belgian company has the major advantage that it sells products based on an innovative laser technology and combines this with the necessary materials knowhow, which distinguishes the Belgian company from its competitor. They have experience in working with different international partners and offer training and day-to-day support to their partners.


This essay offers an eco-critical reading of Ignacio de Loyola Brandão 's 1981 novel Não verás país nenhum. (Trans. And Still the Earth, 1985). I examine in detail the novel's unconventional and multi-layered conceptualizations of history while also focusing on aesthetic aspects of Brandão's depiction of social, political, and environmental degradation. My analysis expands on the contextual timeframe of the Military Dictatorship years (1964-1985) with which the novel is conventionally associated. I propose instead to approach Brandão's text through wider historical and spatial perspectives. I show how the novel articulates unconventional conceptualizations of history that challenge long-standing humanistic approaches. Though closely related to specific historical and political contexts in Brazil, this decades-old narrative anticipated many of the anxieties that became part of current global debates on the Anthropocene and its impact on humanistic precepts in the Humanities and in the Social Sciences.


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Рома̀но Канавѐзе (; , Роман) е малък град и община в Метрополен град Торино, регион Пиемонт, Северна Италия. Разположен е на 270 m надморска височина. Към 1 януари 2021 г. населението на общината е 2606 души, от които 124 са чужди граждани.

География, административно деление и население
Романо е разположено в североизточната част на Метрополен град Торино, в района на Канавезе, по склоновете на Мореновия амфитеатър на Ивреа, доминиращо обширната равнина, която лежи в подножието му, близо до потока Киузела.

Територията има правилен геометричен профил, с едва забележими височини вариации. Градчето се намира на стръмен и нисък моренов хълм.

През 2009 г. Блатото на Романо Канавезе (il Palude di Romano Canavese) е разпознато като място от общностен интерес (код: IT1110064), както и като специална зона за консервация.

Граничи със следните 6 общини: градчето Страмбино, село Скарманьо, село Пероза Канавезе, село Мерченаско, градчето Павоне Канавезе и град Ивреа.

Намира се на 37,8 км от Торино и на 103 км от Милано.

Има следните подселища и местности: Кантон Морети (Canton Moretti), Кроче ди Кастелето (Croce di Casteletto), Кашине (Cascine), Реджоне Поарело (Regione Poarello).

Част е от общинското обединение "Малък моренов амфитеатър на Канавезе" (Piccolo Anfiteatro Morenico Canavesano) заедно със Страмбино, Мерченаско, Скарманьо, Пероза Канавезе и Сан Мартино Канавезе.

Сред 124-те чужди граждани с постоянно местожителство там към 1 януари 2021 г. преобладават тези на Румъния – 80 души. По това време там не живеят български граждани.

Икономика
В местната икономика селското стопанство играе важна роля: отглеждат се зърнени култури, пшеница и лозя; развъждат се говеда, свине и птици. Индустрията се състои от малки компании, опериращи в хранителната, строителната, текстилната, химическата, механичната, металургичната, електронната, дървената, опаковъчната, печатната, преработващата промишленост на каучукови и пластмасови изделия, камък и производственият сектор на прецизни инструменти и мебели. Третичният сектор се състои от достатъчна търговска мрежа, както и набор от услуги.

Топоним
Съществува богат набор от свидетелства за името, които документират Romanus от 1000 г. и се редуват с Romaynus и Romain заедно с литературната форма Romanis. Името би трябвало да е свързано със заселването в района на компактно семейство от римски произход. Във всички случаи връзката му с древноримския произход на селището е очевидна.

История

Според местните историци Романо Канавезе възниква като каструм (римски военен лагер) през 143 г. пр. н. е. по време на войната, водена от римляните срещу келтско-лигурското племе на саласите. И до днес има следи от римската центуризация в полята на юг от него и от трасето на кардо и декуманус в пресечната точка на улиците, свързващи Романо със съседните селища.

През Ранното средновековие вероятно има определено значение, ако е вярно, че Карл Велики провежда една от пролетните си генерални асамблеи под стените му.

Важни свидетелства за местната общност има около 1000 г., когато територията е феод на епископа на Ивреа. Романо следва съдбата на другите селища в района на Канавезе: унищожени от борбите между гвелфите и гибелините, те възвръщат известно политическо спокойствие под властта на Савойския дом, започнало от средата на 14 век.

През 14 век Романо участва в бунта на Тукини-те - бунт на селяните, тормозени от благородниците. Тогава замъкът е разрушен и от него остава само една кула, която към 2021 г. е символ на градчето. През цялото Късно средновековие юрисдикцията на територията на Романо е източник на конфликт между епископа на Ивреа и Савоя. Някои от най-могъщите благороднически семейства са Орениано и графовете Сан Мартино.

През 16 век Романо и неговите жители участват в сблъсъците между испанската и френската армия. От този период е описанието на градчето като непревземаема крепост, снабдена с кули и подвижни мостове, и защитена от стени и ровове.

Романо изживява своя славен момент през 1800 г. в битката при Киузела, в която се появява фигурата на жителя му Джакомо Павети - полковник на Наполеон. Сблъсъкът между наполеоновата армия и австро-пиемонтците на моста над потока Киузела е увековечен в картина, запазена във Версайския музей. От тази епоха е Старият мост от камък и тухли, разположен по протежение на древния път, свързвал Аоста с Торино. Той е инженерно дело, построена в средата на 18 век от архитект Брускети. Победата позволява на французите, водени от генерал Мюра, да маршируват необезпокоявано към Верчели и Милано.

Романо също така може да се похвали с плодотворно поколение печатари от първите десетилетия след изобретяването на Ар нуво.

Забележителности

Укрепен заслон

В подножието на средновековната кула на Романо, на естествено възвишение, се издига заслонът (Ricetto, Ричето), заобиколен от частично разпознаваеми защитни стени. От древната строителна тъкан са останали само кулите за достъп. На северната врата има изчезващи следи от стенописи с гербове и прорези в зидарията - признаци за съществуването на подвижен мост. Южната порта е изключителен пример за дублиране на конструкцията: към каменната кула от 13 век, реконструирана няколко пъти, през 15 век се присъединява и тухлена кула с изпъкнали двупосочни бойници.

Квадратна кула

Кулата (Torre quadrata), разположена изолирано на моренов хълм, е символът на Романо Канавезе. Датира от 13 век. Споменава се в статутите на Романо от 1315 г.: мъжете от селото са били викани от нея в случай на опасност.

Тя е с размери 5,50 х 5,40 метра в основата; височината ѝ е около 27 м. Първоначално е била оборудвана със зъбери и е била висока около 25 м. На картина от около 1800 г. се вижда оригиналната структура, преди да бъде построена камбанарията. Кулата е тухлена и няма декорации. Стените са с дебелина 1,60 м в основата и са изградени от външна и вътрешна фасада с дебелина 20-25 см; вътрешната кухина е запълнена с камъни и парчета тухла, смесени с хоросан.

През 21 век старата порта за достъп е на 6 м от нивото на полето; за достъп до кулата е трябвало да се използва дървена или въжена стълба, която се е сваляла в случай на опасност.

На западната си стена кулата има дълбока цепнатина, причинена от удар на мълния на 5 май 1890 г.

Около кулата се простира парк.

Енорийска църква "Св. св. Петър и Солутор"

През 19 век завършва прехвърлянето на политическо-религиозния център на Романо от зоната на Ричето към дъното на долината. До общинската сграда от 18 век и елегантната барокова къща на семейство Рипа е построена новата енорийска църква (Parrocchiale dei Santi Pietro e Solutore). Пред проекта на торинския архитект Фердинандо Бонсиньоре е предпочетен този на местните архитекти и инженери Маурицио Стореро, Джовани Песати и Мартели. Те се обръщат към неокласицизма, роден от компромиса с бароковата традиция. Отдалеч изпъкват квадратните обеми, сред които се откроява барабанът, който затваря купола. Внушителната сграда, същевременно семпла и елегантна, е предшествана от грандиозно стълбище с балюстради и статуи. Вътрешното пространство, с централен план, е подчертано от декорациите - стенописи, картини и щукатури на важни художници, сред които Айрес (Ayres), Моя (Moja), Спинци (Spinzi), Ферари (Ferrari) и Ауджеро (Augero).

Църква "Св. Марта"

До 1843 г. тя е старата енорийска църква на Романо, посветена на Св. Петър. След построяването на новата енорийска църква приема името "Св. Марта" (Chiesa di Santa Marta) и се използва от едноименното братство.

Църквата се споменава за първи път в документи от началото на 1200 г. Произходът ѝ е романски, но сегашното оформление датира в по-голямата си част от епохата на барока. Оригиналната структура е разширена, включвайки части от стените на стария укрепен заслон и поставяйки я над кулата, водеща на юг, чиято най-стара част е издигната и използвана като камбанария, след което рухва. Сегашната малка камбанария с триъгълна форма датира от епохата на барока.

Църквата има три неправилни нефа с неравномерна ширина, затворени от правоъгълна апсида; презвитерият е ограден от две помещения, използвани като сакристии.

Вила Бока
Това е друго важно произведение на неокласическата архитектура. Построена е от семейство Виоти през първата половина на 19 век по проект на архитект Сада. Тя е елегантна вила с голяма градина и понастоящем е известна като Вила Бока (Villa Bocca) по името на сегашните ѝ собственици.

Събития

 Al Marcà di Ciarafe - през юни
 Патронен празник на Св. Проспер (Festa patronale di San Prospero) - 1-ва неделя на септември

Култура

Образование
В градчето няма училища. Те се намират в Страмбино, Павоне Канавезе, Вестиние, Банкете и Ивреа.

Религиозни центрове

 Католическа енорийска църква "Св. Св. Петър и Солутор" (Chiesa parrocchiale dei Santi Pietro e Solutore)
 Католическа църква "Св. Марта" (Chiesa di Santa Marta)
 Католическа църква "Св. Солутор" (Chiesa di San Solutore)
 Католически параклис на Св. Мария на милосърдието (Cappella di Santa Maria delle Grazie) - в подселище Кашине
 Католически параклис "Св. Рох" (Cappella di San Rocco) - в подселище Кашине

Музеи и библиотеки

 Градска библиотека (Biblioteca Comunale di Romano Canavese)
 Фондация "Арте нуова" (Fondazione Arte Nuova) - родена през 2011 г., цели насърчаването на разпространението на културата на Либерти и Ар Нуво чрез изложби, музика и конференции.

Спорт

 Градският отбор по футбол е A.C.D. Romano, който се състезава в Първенството в Първа категория. Неговите цветове са червено и синьо.
 Футболно игрище, стадион, тенис корт, mountain-bike: Orange Canavese Sport

Транспорт

 Магистрала A5 Торино – Аоста, изход Скарманьо, на 2 km
 Първостепенен междуградски път SS 26 на Вале д'Аоста - на 2 km
 Жп гара на линия Кивасо-Аоста, в градчето Страмбино, на 2 km
 Международни и междуконтинентални полети – летище Милано Малпенса, на 101 km; Международни и вътрешни полети – летище Торино Казеле, на 39 km
 Пристанище Генуа – на 182 km.
 Междуградски автобусни линии: GTT 133 Торино – Фолицо – Сан Джусто – Ивреа, 156 Андрате – Номальо – Ивреа, 318 Кастелнуово Нигра – Кастеламонте; STAAV 3357 Пероза Канавезе – Сан Джорджо Канавезе – Виалфре – Калузо.

Известни личности

 Джакомо Павети (19 век) - полковник от Имперската жандармерия на Наполеон
 Тарчизио Бертоне (* 2 декември 1939) - католически кардинал

Вижте също

Източници

Външни препратки
 Уеб страница на общината

Градове в Пиемонт


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Les élections européennes de 2014 ont eu lieu entre le 22 et le  selon les pays, et le dimanche  en Finlande. Ces élections étaient les premières depuis l'entrée en vigueur du Traité de Lisbonne qui a renforcé les pouvoirs du Parlement européen et modifié la répartition des sièges entre les différents États-membres. Néanmoins, les Finlandais ont élu 13 députés européens, autrement-dit, le même nombre qu'en 2009.

Mode de scrutin

La Finlande utilise lors des élections européens un système de représentation proportionnelle avec vote préférentiel (nommé « voix locomotives » en finnois) à l'échelle du pays. Les partis présentent des listes ouvertes, ce qui signifie que les électeurs peuvent panacher, en votant pour des candidats de différentes listes. Lors du dépouillement, les suffrages reçus par chaque candidat sont comptés premièrement pour le parti et deuxièmement pour les candidats. La distribution des sièges est effectuée selon la méthode d'Hondt et les candidats sont sélectionnés sur la base de leur rang de popularité (suffrages reçus individuellement) à l'intérieur des listes participant à la distribution des sièges.

Candidats

Les députés européens sortants sont indiqués en gras.

Sondages

Résultats

Répartition

Source : Ministère de la Justice

Analyse

Avec une participation de 41 %, les Finlandais se sont rendus aux urnes dans une proportion similaire à celle de 2009 (40,48 %).

Comme en 2009, le Kok et le Kesk sont arrivés en tête du scrutin, remportant chacun trois sièges, faisant ainsi élire l'actuel ministre des affaires européennes Alex Stubb (Kok) et le commissaire sortant Olli Rehn (Kesk). Arrivés en troisième position, les Vrais Finlandais ont obtenu un résultat plus faible que celui que leur attribuaient les sondages avant les élections, mais ont néanmoins fait élire un député européen de plus que l'an passé. Les sociaux-démocrates et les libéraux suédophones ont remporté le même nombre de sièges qu'en 2009, soit deux pour les premiers et un pour les seconds, alors que les écologistes ont perdu l'un de leurs deux sièges.

Enfin, ces élections ont été l'occasion pour l'Alliance de gauche de refaire son entrée au Parlement européen, au détriment des Chrétiens-démocrates qui perdent ainsi leur représentation européenne.

Alex Stubb étant candidat au poste de premier ministre ainsi qu'à la direction du Parti de la coalition nationale lors du congrès de , un remaniement ministériel est à attendre.

Références

Article connexe
Liste des députés européens de Finlande de la

Finlande
2014
2014 en Finlande


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Муто или Матан I е цар на Тир в годините 829—821 пр. Хр.

В античната литература се среща и с имената Мутон, или Метон, а Менандер Ефески го нарича - Метен, или Мет.

Муто е баща на легендарната основателка на Картаген – Дидона.

Вергилий го нарича - Бел (виж и Бел (митология)).

В античната митология, Муто е цар на Тир и баща както на Дидона, така и на Пигмалион..

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Well it's Goodbye from Geoff, & Hello from Tom
Published: 8 Dec, 2020
All at Illig would like to wish Geoff Brooks all the best for his upcoming retirement at the end of the year. A hardened veteran of the plastics industry Geoff has been with Illig for more than two decades and all at the company would like to thank him for his leadership, guidance and friendship throughout this time. Through his time at the firm Geoff has seen significant changes both within the technology and the industry as a whole and has ensured that Illig has remained at the forefront of these developments.
Geoff Brooks added;
Having worked for Illig for over 20 years, I have seen the Company grow and face numerous challenges and changes. This new website is a timely reminder that life moves on and a business must adapt and change to meet future requirements.
I am delighted to be handing over the stewardship to Tom and he has achieved a lot in his short career at Illig handling many major accounts and converting significant sales. He has matured and developed and is now ready to lead. I am sure the Company is in good hands and will continue developing and representing the latest technology in thermoforming. Illig is a forward thinking Company and brings new ideas and technologies to the market, I am sure Tom and the team at Illig UK will continue in this vein.
Retirement is not something you think about, especially 20 years ago but the fact time seems to have passed quickly shows it has been enjoyable and a pleasure. I will miss all the colleagues, customers and friends that I have found on my journey. The plastics industry is very small and I am sure I will keep an eye on progress and keep in touch, either on a Golf Course or in a bar, once normality returns to our world.
Long term colleague Kaetie Carne responded with her own tribute:
Geoff has been a steady and reliable captain of the Illig UK ship whilst still being open to innovation and pushing the odd boundary. A pleasure to work with.
We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome and introduce Tom Price as our new M.D. Tom is no stranger to illig, having been with us for more than five years and is well known within the industry. He is passionate about the company and is keen to build on the strong foundations that Geoff has created;
Geoff has always been a mentor to me in the last 5 years, he has helped me expand my knowledge within the industry and business environment. When any person retires from a company with the knowledge base and experience he holds will be a great loss. What Geoff has achieved over the years with ILLIG and personal is a credit to his character. I want wish Geoff all the best with retirement and it is time for him to enjoying life without working bonds.
Echoing Geoff's final sentiments, all at Illig wish for a return to some more normality, not least to give Geoff a proper send off!


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The Suzuki Method
Deirdre Reynolds Memorial Scholarship
Deirdre Reynolds was a devoted Suzuki piano teacher, accomplished pianist, and wonderful collaborator. She co-founded the Seneca Suzuki School of Music, which evolved into the North York Suzuki School of Music. Deirdre played many important roles in our program: piano teacher, toddler class teacher, director, accompanist, theory teacher, and was a general fountain of wisdom and enthusiasm.
After a long and brave fight with cancer, our wonderful colleague and dear friend passed away in May 2009. Throughout her life, she was an inspiration to countless students and their families. Deirdre was a pillar of the Greater Toronto Area Suzuki communities, and a wonderful mentor and inspiration to everyone around. Her enthusiasm for the Suzuki method was always apparent; her passion for teaching resonated deeply throughout everything she did.
In her memory, the North York Suzuki School of Music has established a scholarship in her name. This scholarship's purpose is to assist NYSSM students attend a Suzuki summer institute. The insitute must be approved by the Suzuki Association of the Americas.
March 24, 1953 – May 27, 2009
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The Acting Programs Officer of the National Disaster Management Office Brian Tom says most affected areas of the recent bad weather are; Western, Isabel, Choiseul, and Makira Ulawa provinces.
Mr. Tom says NDMO has received numerous reports from the provinces, adding initial reports will be verified once teams are deployed to the sites.
Mr. Tom adds the most impacted sector is agriculture and infrastructure.


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You can also download the entire Pericles translation as a PDF!
The narrator, Gower, explains the story's setting in Antioch, where Pericles goes in search of a bride.
Pericles solves the riddle, revealing Antiochus's incestuous relationship with his daughter, then is forced to flee.
Back in Tyre and afraid for his life, Pericles decides to travel across the sea, leaving Helicanus in charge.
Antiochus's henchman arrives in Tyre to kill Pericles, but the prince is nowhere to be found.
Pericles travels to Tarsus, where he rescues Cleon, Dionyza, and their subjects from famine.
Gower describes Pericles's popularity in Tarsus. In a dumb show, Pericles sails away and is shipwrecked.
Pericles is shipwrecked alone in Pentapolis. Fishermen tell him about a tournament, then pull his armor out of the sea.
King Simonides and Princess Thaisa watch the knights enter the tournament, including the "stranger," Pericles.
Pericles's victory in the tournament is celebrated with a feast; he and Thaisa quickly fall in love.
Back in Tyre, citizens ask Helicanus to become king, but he insists they wait a year while they look for Pericles.
As a joke, Simonides pretends not to approve Thaisa and Pericles's marriage, then oversees a quick wedding.
Gower explains that Pericles and a pregnant Thaisa sail for Tyre and are caught in a storm.
Pericles and Thaisa's ship is caught in a storm. Thaisa gives birth, is declared dead, and is thrown overboard.
Thaisa's body washes up in Ephesus, where a magician named Cerimon revives her.
Pericles stops in Tarsus, where he leaves baby Marina with Cleon and Dionyza.
Thaisa decides to become a priestess in Diana's temple in Ephesus.
Gower explains Pericles's return to Tyre, how Thaisa becomes a priestess, and that Dionyza is planning Marina's murder.
Dionyza hires Leonine to murder Marina, but pirates kidnap the princess just as he is about to do it.
In Mytilene, the Bawd and Pandar buy Marina from the pirates, forcing her to become a prostitute.
Cleon berates Dionyza for Marina's murder; they tell Pericles she died by accident. He grieves.
Gower describes how Pericles sails to Tarsus to fetch Marina, is told she's dead, and sails away in despair.
Two gentlemen rave about Marina's "preaching" in the brothel, which has changed their lives.
Marina refuses to sleep with Lysimachus, governor of Mytilene. She convinces the Bawd and Pandar to let her go.
Gower explains Marina's success as a tutor for rich children, and that Pericles's ship approaches Mytilene.
Helicanus and Pericles arrive in Tyre. Marina sings to cheer Pericles up; he realizes she is his lost daughter.
Gower asks the audience to imagine the celebrations Lysimachus put on to honor Pericles, and the journey to Ephesus.
Pericles reunites with Thaisa at Ephesus, Marina and Lysimachus are engaged, and everyone is free to return home.
Gower wraps up the play, describing Pericles and his family's happiness and Cleon and Dionyza's fate.
Sincox, Bailey. "Pericles Translation." LitCharts. LitCharts LLC, 19 May 2017. Web. 20 Apr 2019.
Sincox, Bailey. "Pericles Translation." LitCharts LLC, May 19, 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2019. https://www.litcharts.com/shakescleare/shakespeare-translations/pericles.


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US-based ETF Tied to CannTrust's Odd Trading Activity
Puzzling trading activity in the marijuana sector may be related to exchange-traded fund (ETF) action, says an analyst in the space.
On Tuesday (August 13), 420 Investor analyst Alan Brochstein wrote a note to investors indicating that the ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (ARCA:MJ) performed a rebalancing of its holdings last Friday (August 9). He said the move may have led to a spike in share price value for embroiled Canadian producer CannTrust Holdings (NYSE:CTST,TSX:TRST).
Approximately 20 minutes before Friday's trading session finished, the Canadian cannabis producer surged 40 percent to close at US$3.23 in New York and C$4.21 in Toronto.
"Beyond the irresponsibility of doing such large trades late in the afternoon on a summer Friday, one must question the wisdom of adding to CannTrust, given the issues that the company is facing," Brochstein wrote.
Despite his criticism, the analyst explained that the fund didn't pick up CannTrust as a "fundamental decision," but rather because it was following its mandate of tracking the index it is based upon: the Prime Alternative Harvest Index.
As of Tuesday, CannTrust was among the 10 top weighted companies in the Prime Alternative Harvest Index, with a weight of 4.03 percent.
According to a report from Bloomberg, the ETF added 5.5 million shares of the struggling producer. Brochstein indicated that the company now holds a 3.8 percent weighting in the fund.
CannTrust's share price increase vanished on Monday (August 12) as the company confirmed that a second of its facilities, its manufacturing operation in Vaughan, Ontario, has been deemed non-compliant by Canadian regulators.
Since Friday, the ETF has risen in value by 1.3 percent to a price of US$28.92 as of Tuesday's closing bell.
The market for US-based cannabis ETFs has been on the rise as more fund providers seek to offer investors exposure to the marijuana market.
However, these funds can't yet offer exposure to marijuana operations directly in the US. This is due to the federal illegality of the drug in the US, which forces companies to seek listings in Canada.
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Summer is in full effect over here in SoCal, and we're feeling all kinds of vibrant this season! So was our stylist, Kristina, as she transformed our look to match our colorful souls with Wella Professionals' Color Fresh Create.
This semi-permanent color collection has 12 gorgeous shades plus a clear shade. The colors' ability to mix and blend creates the perfect opportunity to come up with some epic color combinations. Case in point, our new 'do with beautifully vibrant colors blending into each other. Color Fresh Create produces amazing tones whether they're bold or pastel.
When it came time to freshen up our hair and choose which colors to use, we knew that we wanted all kinds of tones incorporated into our look. It's only fitting as we live in a beautiful place with colorful people and a city life that especially shines during summer. We knew our stylist Kristina would create the perfect summer shades and let her take the reins from there. Giving a stylist creative control definitely requires a solid stylist-client relationship, and it's so important to have when it comes to transforming ones look. Having such a relationship ensures that you can communicate with ease what you want and what you don't want. Trusting your stylist to create a look that suits you will never have you wondering whether or not you'll leave the salon happy or unsatisfied. So it was no surprise that when saw our new colors all we could think was, PERFECTION! Kristina managed to incorporate so many colors and create two beautiful looks. One that's bright with the loveliest combinations of warm and cool hues, just like our summer skies right before sunset. And another that's darker with pops of color, the perfect tones to express the liveliness of our city's night life.
Speaking of tones, to make things even better, it has true-to-tone fading and can last up to 20 washes! We've had our fair share of bad color fades, so we're so glad we can wash our hair knowing it'll still come out looking flawless!
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and Conditioner to protect the color and keep our hair strong from the inside out.
We all have those days, we tell ourselves that we'll get out and be more active but find ourselves binge watching yet another Netflix series 🙊 Well, were finally able to become more active thanks to Carbon 38's Hero collection. Yes, we were horribly out of shape but this collection made us feel so badass!
We all have those moments when we're looking for something to wear. We sift and sift and sift some more through our closet, only to throw our hands up and yell, "I have NOTHING to wear!" Obviously this calls for a little shopping spree 😉 We're so lucky to have a local shop, mimi & red that's hands down, a one stop shop where we can find everything we need for a stylin' filled weekend, and not to mention they have the cutest and latest trends!
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Every now and then a gal just needs some proper basics in her wardrobe. We found some amazing basics that will make you look like a million bucks, but you barely have to spend $20! Check out some of our favorite basics that we found from Shein!
We've recently been obsessing over ruffles and all things flowy 💕 Makemechic did not disappoint when it came to their selection of flowy dresses and all things frilly. These are a few of our favorite finds!
And just like that, the weather here in San Diego went from warm summer weather to chilly sweater weather! Talk about moody mother nature 😏 But what better way to transition into the new season than with some lush velvets from SheIn!
Yes, it's safe to say that we're kind of sort of obsessed with Fall florals at the moment. But how can you not be when brands like ROMWE have such great selections of floral dresses!! Plus, the weather here in Southern California doesn't seem as though it wants to get rid of Summer, so these lovely slit dresses have been absolutely PERFECT for us!
It's finally starting to feel more like Fall over here in sunny San Diego, but that doesn't mean we're tossing all of our florals out the window! Quite the opposite actually, we've been stocking up on some of our favorite Fall florals from Shein.
We recently got the chance to get our hands on some rad apparel from Hibeko. And let's just say these pieces aren't your average clothing. Each piece is handmade by the owners, located in Los Angeles. And let me tell you, there is just something different and amazing when it comes to something handmade, we found that these were some of our favorite outfits ever!
One of our favorite things about doing what we do is being able to connect with other local creatives and hear about their story. Most recently we had the pleasure of working with ModerNation, an online marketplace for curated vintage and upcycled apparel for earth conscious shoppers.
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Apparel isn't the only thing that needs updating this summer! Accessories, especially the ones that help you see these trends in the first place, need some attention too this season! We found some of our favorite eyewear styles from Warby Parker. From chic to sleek, you name it, you can find tons of great styles. Even better, you can try them on at home to help you decide on that perfect pair!
Meg sporting the Chelsea frames, we love the way clear frames can add that little touch of chic to a look!
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I-Roy was another of the great DJ/toasters who chanted/growled/semi-sung their lyrics over backing dub-style rhythms. His contemporaries were Prince Far I, Big Youth and U-Roy, to name but three from a burgeoning mid to late seventies genre.
I-Roy's toasting is more tuneful and easy on the ear than Prince Far I's croaky, growling, deep spoken preaching. I Roy is semi-singing, his voice is higher in pitch and more mellifluous. He is far more similar to U-Roy, but with a more attractive, appealing voice.
The title track has a fine vocal and some hypnotic rhythms. "Sister Nelly" is even more catchy - a lively, upbeat rhythm, great percussion licks and guitar chops and an authentic, convincing, singing-style vocal from I-Roy, with a "London Bridge is falling down" diversification in the lyrics. "Casmas Town" is a classic of the genre - packed of "riddim", wonderful rim shots, skanking rhythms coming and going and an instinctive vocal that interacts perfectly with the music. I find I-Roy's lyrics and delivery far less "fire and brimstone" and "preachy" than Prince Far I's. His concerns are Rastafarian ones, but he diversifies considerably and rambles on about all manner of things (admittedly often incomprehensible!). Love is a subject he enjoys, unlike some of the more devout toasters. "Tonight" is a toasting love song, with another mesmeric rhythm and a superb deep and echoey vocal, at times, which was slightly different from his usual, lighter vocal.
"Catty Rock" is marvellous, it has a marvellous, almost funky drum intro and a totally affecting tune. I just love this one. Best cut on the album. Stick this in a late seventies reggae playlist as an example of the toasting genre. I have to say I really like this album, playing it now, having not done so for a while is a pleasant surprise. "Jordan River" samples The Melodians' "Rivers Of Babylon" to great effect. Some captivating rim shot and vocals slowed-down parts end it, impressively. "Fire Stick" is a slice of fervid Rasta devotional against a sparse, dubby backing with I-Roy improvising his vocals as he goes along. It has a catchiness to its rhythm, though. "Peace in The City" uses some patois lyrics that UB40, in particular, started to use in the eighties.
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W. Gary Nichols, emeritus professor of history at The Citadel, has published the most comprehensive book to date examining the life and Army career of Gen. Charles P. Summerall.
"American Leader in War and Peace: The Life and Times of WWI soldier, Army Chief of Staff and Citadel President General Charles P. Summerall" was published this summer by White Mane Books in Shippensburg, Pa. The 455-page book explores the life of Summerall, who rose from poverty to graduate from West Point and lead troops in battle and command forces in World War I.
Nichols will sign copies of his book from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 at The Citadel Bookstore in Mark Clark Hall.
Summerall served as president of The Citadel from 1931 to 1953. He is credited with transforming the college in the midst of a financial depression and state of neglect. The most significant facilities transformation and growth in the college's history occurred during Summerall's tenure. His legacy remains on Summerall Field, the Summerall Chapel and the Summerall Guards silent drill platoon.
Nichols served as a member of the history faculty from 1965 to 2007 and still resides in Charleston. During his Citadel tenure he was selected as a Citadel Foundation Fellow and served as director of The Citadel – University of Charleston Master of Arts in History Program. A graduate of University of Alabama, Nichols lectures frequently on the life and career of Summerall.
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How much do you know about Andrew Mark Cuomo and what he is trying to do to his state and America?
He is the eldest son of a New York Attorney, Mario Cuomo, who later became Governor of New York from 1983 to 1994. Following in the footsteps of his father, Andrew also became an attorney who eventually worked as an assistant district attorney in New York.
In 1993, Cuomo was appointed to be the Assistant Secretary of HUD (Housing and Urban Development for Community Planning and Development), under President Bill Clinton.
In 1997, Clinton appointed Cuomo to serve as his HUD Secretary and he served in that position through January 20, 2001, Clinton's last day in office.
In the 2006 election, Cuomo ran for and was elected as New York's Attorney General, a position he held through 2010.
In the 2010 election, Cuomo ran for and was elected as New York's 56th Governor, again following in his father's footsteps.
Andrew Cuomo is not necessarily a typical Democrat. I would describe him more of a hyper-socialist Democrat who, like Obama, is using his position to force his socialist agenda and policies upon the citizens under his oversight.
To begin with, he is so anti-gun that he has been pushing hard to make the private ownership and possession of any kind of firearm as difficult at possible. Not only is he a champion of gun control, but if given the legal chance, he would ban all firearms in the state, except for police and security personnel.
In one of his more recent political moves, Cuomo is pushing a state measure that would allow teachers to spy on their students and then run to a judge to request that the student's parents have their guns taken away. All it takes is for the teacher to determine that the student is a threat to themselves or others and they petition the court and no more guns. It doesn't matter if there is a true threat or not and it has no bearing on how good the parents are or if they keep their guns locked and secured. It only matters with what the teacher thinks and with so many activist teachers these days, allowing teachers to decide if a person's Second Amendment rights are violated or not is a very dangerous system. It reminds me of how Nazi Germany had friends and others spying on each other and reporting them to the authorities.
Cuomo's anti-gun agenda saw him push banks and insurance companies to stop providing any services to the National Rifle Association. Several days after the New York State Department of Financial Services slapped several insurance companies with large fines for being part of an NRA liability insurance program offered to gun owners, the NRA filed a lawsuit against the state agency and Gov. Cuomo.
Cuomo has also been busy trying to buy votes for Democrats including himself. He fully supports sanctuary status for illegal aliens and recently offered free legal service to an illegal facing deportation.
He also granted conditional pardons to thousands of convicted felons who were out on parole. His move restores the voting rights to over 24,000 convicted felons, who had lost their right to vote when they committed their crimes. The pardons will be determined by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision who will review about 2,000 parolees per month. If they believe the parolee is behaving well, the review committee will forward the recommendation for a conditional pardon to the governor's office.
It should be noted that the conditional pardon does not clear the felon's record not does it restore the right to own or possess a firearm, JUST the right vote.
When you look at many of the things that Cuomo is doing, he is definitely trying to do whatever he can to change and destroy his state and America.


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Russian Consul-General Andrei Zhiltsov and Director of ALROSA's United Selling Organisation Evgeny Agureev are slated to formally open the second edition of the Bharat Diamond Week (BDW), the polished diamond fair organised by the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), which begins on Monday.
"We are delighted that Consul General Zhiltsov and USO Director Agureev have graciously agreed to join us for the ceremonial opening of the diamond show," said BDB Vice-President Mehul Shah, who heads the BDW project. "ALROSA is an extremely important supplier of rough goods to the Indian diamond industry, which is by far the world's largest diamond manufacturing centre."
BDB President Anoop Mehta said, "It is not by chance that the second edition of the Bharat Diamond Week is to be opened by these important gentlemen. India is the largest purchaser of Russian goods which are critical for Indian manufacturers. We have excellent relations with Russia, and especially with ALROSA which recognises the importance of the Indian diamond market."
He added that the finishing touches were being put to the diamond fair where 120 Indian polished diamonds companies will be exhibiting a wide range of goods in all shapes, colours and sizes. The BDB has provided 100 free flight tickets for selected buyers to create more sales opportunities for the exhibitors.
The buyers who have been selected are from Turkey, Thailand and India. The bourse will also be providing 150 rooms for international buyers at a hotel close to the BDB. More than 750 visitors from India and overseas have already registered for the show.
Among them are set to be representatives of diamond and jewellery companies who were planning to visit the Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair last month, but had to cut short or cancel planned trips to the show due to Typhoon Mangkhut which battered Hong Kong. The typhoon led to the closure a day early of the initial part of the show dedicated to loose diamonds at the Asia-World venue.
He added, "Those buyers looking for pre-Diwali bargains will find it a highly attractive time to visit the show and to find business opportunities among our 4,000 BDB members."
He went on to say that a new feature at the BDW will be on-site facilities to enable checking for diamonds created using the Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) method.
"It is critical for our business that consumer confidence in our products remains intact. This is absolutely paramount. Consequently, we will have a display of equipment for the detection of such stones so that diamantaires can see the equipment available, how straightforward it is to operate, and the financial outlay involved," Shah said.


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Although there wasn't a One Direction reunion planned , it didn't stop the boys posting emotional statements about their time in the band. The week before their anniversary, One Direction also announced their plan for the special day which included a special website called ' 10 Years of One Direction '. As expected the website was in high demand all day after going live in the early hours of the 23rd July, with many fans struggling to get it to load. Harry Styles and his fellow One Direction members Liam Payne , Louis Tomlinson , Niall Horan and former member Zayn Malik may have all started out their careers on The X Factor , but they've gone from strength to strength as solo artists too, with Harry recently releasing his single ' Watermelon Sugar '. Since announcing their hiatus in , all five of the boys have gone on to do amazing things and are still friends, with Niall and Liam reuniting on Instagram Live and mocking Louis Tomlinson for being 'busy'. His star sign in Virgo. Other famous people who hail from there include Jeremy Clarkson and Brian Blessed. Harry and Louis, who are apparently the messiest members of the band, once shared a house! Before he took part in The X Factor , he had ambitions to be a lawyer!
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Former One Direction member Zayn Malik is expecting his first child with girlfriend Gigi Hadid. "So do I," he said, "but I don't particularly want one right now.
Earlier in the ceremony, Harry seemingly paid tribute to ex Caroline Flack and then took to the stage to perform his emotional ballad Falling, widely thought to be about another one of his exes — Camille Rowe. He left viewers heartbroken as he appeared to weep during the emotional performance. He turned up to the awards ceremony with a black ribbon on his left lapel — a traditional sign of remembrance — leading fans to believe he was silently paying tribute to the Love Island presenter.
Caroline and Harry first crossed paths when he and other members of One Direction were on X Factor in Their relationship, which lasted several months, was widely scrutinised owing to their 15 year age gap. Harry was then linked to model US Emma Ostilly in , who was snapped kissing on a night out in , although he denied rumours they were dating. Then, of course, there was Taylor Swift, who he was linked to for a few months between and They were snapped enjoying a string of dates in New York , LA and London, but their brief romance reportedly ended after just three months.
Sure, they love the music and can fill up an arena quicker than you can name all five—now four—members. But they also enjoy keeping up with their romantic lives. Sorry fellas, but you know it's true. Whether grabbing meals at Food Lab or Ysabel, the pair's outings quickly sparked romance rumors.
One Direction News, Videos and Pictures from Harry, Louis, Liam and Niall PLUS 1D's Louis originally bought the home so he could visit his son Freddie, now four, and the PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Niall Horan enjoys cosy dinner date with new The popular boy band formed on the X Factor in and members Harry.
Who is Harry Styles Former One Direction member Harry Styles is a heartthrob with dozens of hit love songs under his belt, so it's not surprising that he also has a long history of real-life romance. Over the years, Styles has been linked to several celebrity women, from Kendall Jenner to Taylor Swift. Add to Chrome. Sign in. Home Local Classifieds.
The group signed with Simon Cowell 's record label Syco Records after forming and finishing third in the seventh series of the British televised singing competition The X Factor in They have embarked on four world tours, two of which were all-stadium. After the release of Four , One Direction became the first band in the U.
One Direction have posted on their social media for the first time in two One Direction break two-year silence ahead of 10 year anniversary date amid I can't promise any reunion plans because it just isn't it right now. had all re-followed 27 year old former band member Zayn Malik on social media.
Welcome to Glamour UK. This site uses cookies to improve your experience and deliver personalised advertising. You can opt out at any time or find out more by reading our cookie policy. As Liam Payne prepares to become a dad , Louis Tomlinson gets back with his ex-girlfriend, Niall Horan has fun as a single man about town, and Harry Styles takes the movie world by storm with Dunkirk , we can all agree that despite our efforts, it's been hard to keep up with the One Direction boys.
Liam Payne. Taken by no one other than Miss Cheryl Cole. The couple first met when Liam auditioned for the X Factor in when he was a year-old teenager and Cheryl was years-old. The duo first started dating in , and now they they are one of our favourite X Factor couples. The duo are expecting their first child this month. His girl: Cheryl Cole. For those not in the know, Cheryl is a singer and TV personality, and best known for her tumultuous love life.
Fans are convinced she has already given birth to her and Liam's first baby. Niall Horan. Niall appears to embrace singledom.
Niall Horan is currently dating Hailee Steinfeld. The couple started dating in and have been together for around 2 years, 7 months, and 21 days. The band also won eight Teen Choice Awards in They began dating sometime in He is a Virgo and she is a Sagittarius.
A Complete Guide to Every Girl One Direction Has Dated Dating a member of one of the biggest bands in the world may have its perks, but LA through friends and, after dating (?) briefly, is now expecting a child with him.
One Direction practically ruled the s, releasing five albums in six years. Is there potential for a reunion in the s? But if Fleetwood Mac can do it, anyone can do it! Get this: Niall and Harry were recently in the same room. Granted, Niall was in the audience and Harry was onstage. The Irish member of 1D supported Harry during one of his first solo concerts , and some fans spotted him in the crowd.
Pride and support? No hate to be found here. A One Direction collab in ? Liam and Niall recently co-starred in a parody video celebrating their original label, Modest Management. Liam also opened up to The Face about his murkier relationship with Harry. Polar opposite. Does calling himself the Antichrist mean Liam hates himself? Interesting turn of events for our hate-o-meter.
Some have been serious, some have been not. Some have been famous, some have been not. Here, a field guide to the many girlfriends of One Direction. Pay attention, there will be a short quiz afterwards. Harry has had quite a few girlfriends including Felicity Skinner a girl from his hometown , when they were Fans did not take well to that one, apparently crafting a voodoo doll of Flack in a 1D fanzine.
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Register or Login. Now, new members are claiming that the former One Direction bandmates of Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Liam Payne are celebrating their fourth wedding anniversary this year. According to the popular rumor website, even the close ages of the One Direction members like Ed Sheeran. The supposed "Larry" wedding sparked after Harry Styles tweeted, "We don't need no piece of paper from the city hall.
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Taking the name One Direction, the boys—all were between 16 and 18 years old at the time—attracted substantial attention, especially from young female viewers, for their charismatic stage presence and vocal skills.
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The Season of Glory
Posted byEllie Roscher February 7, 2014 February 6, 2014 Posted inEllie Roscher, Matthew, the GospelsTags:glory, Jesus, Matthew 5, Olympics, sports, theology of the cross
Sports fans in America like me are living in the season of glory. First, the Super Bowl stocked full with Seahawk cheerleaders wearing blue sequined leggings and a white bronco leading the Broncos passed pyrotechnics, the Pepsi half-time show with Bruno and the Chili Peppers and a fireworks show, beer and truck commercials saturated with celebs galore, and left-over Gatorade dumped on coach Carroll. The Seahawks, after a game of pure physical domination, were named the "world champions" amidst confetti. The MVP, Malcolm Smith, was awarded a Chevy truck in addition to his ring. Russell Wilson in a post-game interview, mentioned taking full advantage of his "God-given talent." At game's end, we point out that Scarlett Johansson made a grammatical error in her sexy Soda Stream commercial. We look up the Esurance Super Bowl commercial on Youtube and have to watch an ad to get to the ad. We forget about the Broncos completely. We pay for all the wings and nachos we ate. Glory.
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Matthew Skinner, in his article "Enjoy the Super Bowl; Be Suspicious of Its Values," points to the wealth behind the game by reminding us that "The commissioner of the NFL has "earned" a salary of $30 million in one year, working on behalf of the rich owners of the league's 32 teams. Full-service luxury suites for the big game are renting in the neighborhood of $500,000."
The Olympics are starting, followed by March Madness. More glory. More America. More winners. More excess. More wealth.
Now don't get me wrong, I love playing and watching sports. I watched the Super Bowl, and I will probably catch moments of the Olympics and March Madness. I allow myself to get emotionally involved in the storylines of the athletes. I appreciate people pushing their bodies to their limits. But the season of glory leaves me feeling empty, dirty, and a little embarrassed for us. I find myself thinking of my friends in other countries (and my country) with so much less than I have. I find myself wondering about the losers, the meek, the rec league kids, the countries that don't go to the Olympics. I find myself wondering about our country's obsession with power, wealth, gluttony, excess, and winning. We are trained to look toward the winners for definitions of happiness and success. Little kids are watching, with less constructive criticism than me.
The season of glory inspires me to go straight to Matthew 5 with Skinner as a corrective. Jesus preaches a theology of the cross, not a theology of glory. It is clearly seen in the beatitudes. "Who will be made content and gratified by participating in what Jesus offers now and in the future? The kinds of people who suffer brokenness and grief. The people taken advantage of by friends and strangers. The people who always come out on the losing side, whether the field of play involves their economic well-being, their social respectability, or their physical health. Jesus announces he intends to invert our taken-for-granted expectations about where happiness and achievement can be found."
I know, as an American sports fan, I play a role in the season of glory. But I don't have to be complicit. I can be self-critical and also play a role in living out the theology of the cross. I believe in Jesus, and I believe he came with good news for the losers. His message was so threatening to the empire that he was killed. So I, for one, will be reading a lot of Matthew 5 this season, and praying for a blessedness that is reserved for the people far away from the glory.
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Ellie Roscher is the author of How Coffee Saved My Life, and Other Stories of Stumbling to Grace. She holds a master's degree in Theology/Urban Ministry from Luther Seminary and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction writing at Sarah Lawrence College. View more posts
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Torche – Admission
On this blog, we're frequently talking about really dark music. Obviously, we cover black metal and death metal. But there's also the subgenres like dissonant black metal or brutal death metal. Another heavy hitter is grindcore which can sound equally evil (and personally way tougher than the other genres, but that's my opinion). It's not that it's rare for us to talk about more positive or upbeat music. Nor is it the case that we're all dour individuals who have a genuinely bleak outlook on life. I mean, we kind of do but it doesn't COMPLETELY dominate our thoughts. But it's just rare that metal bands traverse the lighter side of life or explore sounds that aren't dark and brooding. Blessedly, we do cover Torche.
Miami's own stoner sludge quartet is back with Admission. Since their previous release, Restarter, guitarist and vocalist Andrew Elstner left the band; bassist Jonathan Nuñez switched to take over guitar duties; and new bassist Eric Hernandez has joined. So some minor lineup changes though the true core of the band is still together. That's a great sign for longtime fans of the group because they really haven't changed a whole lot from the last record with the infusion of new blood. The sound hasn't changed much at all with their gigantic blaring riffs. I found myself checking my headphones multiple times just to make sure there wasn't some faulty wiring. Which I'd say is an equally good sign.
One thing that has changed is the songwriting. While the big riffs, serious bass, and heavy-duty fuzz is still with us, there has been a maturation in how it's put all together. There are long moments and passages of more atmospheric sections. Never forget that Torche is nothing is not a good group of space cadets, and it shows. There are long fuzzy chords that are stretched out as the base of a song, allowing you to consume everything else and still having some grounding. As a result of all of that, the songs generally feel more mature and serious than their previous works.
The album cover basically explains the overall sound of the record better than I could here. It is a pretty mind-exploding kind of album that leaves your brain in a smoky haze and hoping you can put the pieces back together. "Slide" shows that. A huge and spacious riff allows the drums to ring out underneath the track and carries you through the verses. Then a very energetic while also spacey chorus kicks in with both a droning fuzz chords played really big and a melodic overtone of tremolo-picked guitar layers with everything underneath. It's like chowing down on the biggest sandwich you've ever seen. Every layer has something to add, and it's big and delicious. That's what Admission is: big and tasty riffs that is more than the sum of its parts.
When talking about Admission, it's really difficult for me to not exclaim, "Holy crap in a bag, is this thing incredible". It's an exploration of the lighter side of metal and particularly of sludgier sounds. It's big riffs covered in a lot of fuzz with a delightful psychedelic presentation. It's also given to us in a fairly mature songwriting package. There's really nothing to not like here. Frankly, if you don't like this record, then we're not friends and you're not coming to my birthday party.
Admission by Torche
Admission is available now via Relapse Records.
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No one is perfect. In fact, everyone has a tarnished record. And, I know something else about you, too. You've been hurt by others. So, how do we deal with the wrongs we've done and the wrongs done against us? That's the topic from Alistair Begg today on Truth For Life!


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Momentum to go the distance
FIVE teenagers are preparing for a serious challenge - cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats.
The 17-year-olds, who are about to take their AS-levels at Kingston Grammar School, are hoping to raise thousands of pounds for local charity Momentum, which supports poorly children and their families.
Team TROTT is made up of friends Tudor Morris, Robbie Montgomery, Oli Clements, Tam Huxford and Tom Beaumont.
The charity is close to the pals' hearts, and Tudor has a particular reason to support it.
The New Malden youngster said: "When I was 13 I was diagnosed with stage three cancer.
"I had non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that had spread to clusters around my heart, lungs and neck.
"The 'big C' has always been an expression that scared me - my mother sadly passed away when I was six years old, and knowing that, when I had it, reminded me of its potency, not just to individuals but to families.
"Over the next two years I underwent surgery to remove the tumours on my neck and an intensive chemotherapy course for those in my chest.
"I moved to and from the Royal Marsden and Kingston Hospital, where Momentum had only really just started.
"One of the worst things was being in containment - when your immune system is so low that you could be put at risk from a minor infection and you are essentially put in a sanitised room.
"You can be in there for weeks on end without really being able to leave one room, or the relative 'infection safe' zone safety of the hospital ward.
"Of course, family and friends are allowed to visit, but only if they aren't ill themselves.
"Momentum were able to provide me with all sorts of entertainment when I was at Kingston. I could request pretty much everything and spent hours watching Simpsons DVDs and reading books when I wasn't sleeping or doing schoolwork."
The boys will spend six-seven hours a day in the saddle on their 1,000-mile trip, which starts in July.
Tudor said: "We will be staying in youth hostels where possible and camping where not."
To sponsor Team TROTT, visit www.justgiving.com/le2jog-momentum. ..SUPL:


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As a small business owner, I often converse with other professionals who are looking to take the leap of faith and start their own business. Many entrepreneurs are hoping to turn their long-held dreams into a reality, but my job usually involves trying to convince them to take a few parachutes with first.
1 – Which entity should I choose?
This question is almost always fact-specific. While there really is no one-size-fits-all way to form a business, there are numerous types of business structures. For example, a smaller one-man service-based startup may wish to operate as a sole proprietorship, because it is likely to have low liability and simpler accounting. The same company may migrate to an LLC or corporation when the owner is considering taking on salaried employees, selling products, or purchasing a new business property.
2 – Does this protect my house and my family from business debts and judgments?
The answer to this question is also fact-specific. Generally speaking, organizing an LLC or corporation creates a legal fiction; the company legally becomes a separate person from its owner. The result is that the company can make contracts, perform operations, own property, be insured and be sued, all in its own name. This means the owner's personal home and property is free from creditors of the business; however, there are numerous situations where a court may "pierce the corporate veil" which will depend on the specific facts involved.
3 – How do I do my accounting?
This question should probably be answered by an accountant. However, the mantra that is often repeated is to keep business and personal property and accounts totally separate, because this avoids co-mingling resources. Additionally, the tax rules differ between sole proprietors and corporations (LLCs can be set up either way), and operating any payroll activity for yourself and for your employees will likely require a great deal of attention to comply with the requirements.
4 – What do I have to do to comply with the State?
This question also depends on what type of business it is and what industry you are in. If you have a sole proprietorship that is service-based and run 100% by yourself, then you may not have much compliance to do at all. However, even a sole proprietor may have to register for sales taxes or comply with other regulations. An LLC or a corporation may also have to deal with annual meetings, shareholder requirements, annual filings, etc.
5 – Do I need an attorney to help with these things?
Although in many legal transactions or litigation cases, having an attorney is not absolutely necessary, it is HIGHLY recommended that planning a business includes consulting with an attorney. An attorney can help strategize the most efficient format for your business, and help you to discern the best practices to avoid litigation or other legal problems. Some attorneys (like myself) also offer a monthly retainer service, which may cover all the issues above, in addition to providing a trusted voice to bounce ideas off of regarding legal strategy. As the above is not an exhaustive list, nor do the answers provided above represent a complete picture of all that should be thought about when planning to start a business, it is best to sit down with an attorney to talk about all these things before they become massive problems that cannot be cured without dismantling the dream and starting over.
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