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The good news for LaToya Cantrell is in November 2017 she became the first female mayor of New Orleans. The bad news is her election victory also made her president of the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans.
Former Mayor Mitch Landrieu did his successor no favors in leaving the S&WB in such a mess. The scandals and incompetence at the agency have been startling even for a government-run bureaucracy.
As board president, Landrieu oversaw the continued deterioration of a crucial system designed to keep a city below sea level from drowning. Pumps were inoperable, power sources failed, turbines failed, thousands of catch basin were clogged. Landrieu allowed the sewerage and draining system to remain in disrepair, a problem complicated when a couple of heavy afternoon rainstorms flooded parts of the city. The flooding damage and heartache associated with it was not all the fault of Mother Nature. It also involved Landrieu and his lack of leadership.
And there's more. Under Landrieu's watch, the city saw dozens of boil water advisories and water pressure issues. And there were the leaks. Leaking subsurface waterlines happened all over the city under Landrieu's watch.
One thing is clear: Tens of millions of dollars in Sewerage & Water Board bills aren't being paid by customers.
In comes Cantrell. What's a new mayor to do? She's asked the state for more cash — tens of millions of dollars to fix a drainage system that some predict could be broke before the year's end.
The timing couldn't have been worse. Just as the mayor tried to broker a deal to get the money raised from hospitality and tourism agencies funneled to the S&WB, news broke of possibly $134 million in unpaid charges racked up by customers over the past two years.
New Orleans City Councilman Joe Giarrusso and his staff came up with the numbers based on agency reports. Giarrusso claims he verified the numbers with the S&WB days before presenting them.
S&WB Executive Director Ghassan Korban wouldn't dispute Giarrusso's numbers at a Public Works Committee hearing Tuesday. But Korban also claimed it could take months to figure out how much was owed by customers. Not helpful.
Cantrell was obviously frustrated. Why wouldn't she be? She's trying to clean up Landrieu's mess, and this happens.
In her frustration, Cantrell lashed out at The Advocate for having the audacity to report the story.
Later, Cantrell didn't dispute the $134 million in uncollected money, but she called reporting on the figures promoting a "false narrative." More like an unflattering narrative.
Cantrell wants the state to give her $75 million now and $40 million more a year after that.
Cantrell's passion and urgency on the issue are clear. As they should be. As mayor, she wants to make sure the city doesn't have any more flood victims as a result of government bureaucratic ineptness.
The problem is the S&WB can't get its act together when it comes to billing, with widespread reports of overcharging. Korban says he didn't know how much of the unpaid money could be collected quickly, or at all, and how much of it represented valid charges versus billing snafus. He said it might take months to sort out those issues.
Korban said the council's figures of $135 million in uncollected revenue are off. He said the amount could be as low as $50 million.
While Cantrell tries to fix Landrieu's mess, the former mayor is making the rounds on talk shows, bragging about tearing down monuments and selling his book. I doubt there's a chapter on the S&WB.


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Mohashie "Mo" Rodriguez has made the cut. So add another South Florida member to the team in the NBA's "bubble" at Disney World.
No, not just because he's Jae Crowder's personal barber, although the connection with the Miami Heat forward certainly doesn't hurt. But when you cross competition with clippers, it was the logical result.
"The players all spoke highly of my professionalism, so here I am," Rodriguez told the Sun Sentinel from his hotel room at Disney.
For Rodriguez, 34, the invitation to serve as one of the six barbers in the league's quarantine setting, was, in many ways, a continuation of a personal winning streak. For as much as you can catch him at The Cut Stop Barbershop in Palmetto Bay, he also has been a regular on the competitive cutting circuit.
Yes, competitive cutting circuit.
"In the industry of barbering, I'm mostly known for competing," he said. "I travel the world entering in different barber competitions. That's how I built my name in the industry, and I started developing a following on social media of barbers from all over the world. And a lot of these barbers, they cater to NBA players, NFL players.
Mohashie "Mo" Rodriguez has taken his hair game from South Florida to the NBA's "bubble" at Disney. (Mohashie "Mo" Rodriguez courtesy/Mohashie "Mo" Rodriguez courtesy)
"So when they have a client who is an NBA player, a lot of time the guys will reach out to their own barber first, 'Hey, do you know a guy in Miami that's really good, that can take care of me?' And they're like, 'I know this guy, I met him at a show,' and then they forward my information to him. That's pretty much how the bulk of my success with NBA players came."
In addition to Crowder, Rodriguez has been summoned for cuts by Rajon Rondo, Kyle Kuzma, Lance Stephenson and Denzel Valentine, among others.
And now, potentially 350 NBA players who will rely on the six barbers selected to work in the quarantine setting amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In a most unusual setting, as the NBA seeks to avoid transmission of COVID-19.
South Florida's Mohashie "Mo" Rodriguez is no stranger to competition, with his next clipping challenge the NBA "bubble" at Disney. (Mohashie "Mo" Rodriguez courtesy/Mohashie "Mo" Rodriguez courtesy.)
"They turned this conference room into a barbershop, with a TV and video games for the guys to play while they wait on their haircut," he said. "They pretty much covered all the aspects of a barbershop environment. We have a barber chair, a station, a mirror, and then we bring our own tools."
Although he cut Crowder's hair before the Heat's left Miami, the two have been texting at Disney, with teammates possibly to be steered in his direction.
"I'm pretty sure he will," Rodriguez said with a laugh.
As part of the NBA protocol, Rodriguez had to begin COVID testing prior to his arrival. That, in turn, allowed him to make sure that his wife and children also were virus free before he departed for what could be months at Disney.
Although games that count don't start until July 30— with the Heat's resumption opener on Aug. 1 at the Wide World of Sports complex against the Denver Nuggets — the competition for Rodriguez is scheduled to begin Wednesday, when the cutting commences.
In this case, with a South Florida flavor.
"When I talk to them, I usually try to talk to them about Miami and the city and what there's to do, what restaurants they should try, and the culture," he said.
The Cut Stop Barbershop in Palmetto Bay. (Mohashie "Mo" Rodriguez courtesy/Mohashie "Mo" Rodriguez courtesy)
As for the pressure of being in the game?
"The best way to look at it is you were selected for a reason — you come out here, you put out your best work, remain professional, treat everybody with respect, give everybody your best work and your best manners and the rest will show," he said.
And while he said he had nothing to do with Kuzma briefly going blonde — "He didn't have that when I cut his hair. That came afterward." — he appreciates that the NBA hair game is ever evolving, just like the games on the court.
"If we're in a restaurant, we look at the waiters' hair. It doesn't make any difference where we are. If we drop our kids at school, we look at other kids' haircuts, we look at the staff's haircuts. That's what barbers do. We look at hair all day long," he said. "I'm always amazed about the creativity that some of these guys bring to the court. And I think, as players, it's also for them to do something different.
"When Zion [Williamson] brought out the Z, it was cool, because that haircut has been around forever, and we always call it the Zig or the Zig-Zag. Some people call it the Zig-part, or the Z-part, and nobody has worn that in the NBA, and then Zion comes out, and boom! He comes out with the Z, and it's the big thing. I got kids coming into the barbershop and they want Zs all over the head, all the time.
"It's just great, because barbering is a form of art, and when these guys get to let us express our artistic skills and let it be shown on a major platform like ESPN, it's always great."
IN THE LANE
BEASLEY BACK: For all of his extensive travels, including three stints with the Heat, Michael Beasley has never been a teammate of childhood friend Kevin Durant. That now has changed, sort of, with the Heat 2008 first-round pick added as a replacement player by the Brooklyn Nets for the NBA resumption. Durant, who has not played since last year's Achilles injury in the NBA Finals, is among the missing for the Nets. But if Beasley (who in Beasley-like manner will have to sit out Brooklyn's first five games due to a 2019 substance-policy suspension) makes it work this summer, Nets general manager Sean Marks, also a former Heat forward, said it could potentially lead to something down the road for the 31-year-old. "I think we're always going to be evaluating players," Marks said, "how they will fit with not only with the group that we have now, but the group that's expected to be part of this team next year and the year after that." As in the group that would include Durant. But Marks also made it clear that Beasley was not added at Durant's behest. "I don't think that it's fair to call Kevin on every single thing we do," Marks said. "I think it's probably well-documented over the court of the last few years that these two are close. But we're looking at best available and talent. Michael certainly is that."
DIALING DION: With Avery Bradley bypassing the Disney restart, Dion Waiters' next big chance could be at hand, as the Los Angeles Lakers look for backcourt alternatives. "He is working extremely hard, looks really good," Lakers coach Frank Vogel said on a conference call, while also discussing his team's addition of J.R. Smith. "I think, like J.R., both of these guys haven't played in a lot of full-contact basketball in some time, even prior to the hiatus, so conditioning will be a concern. But the talent is obvious when you watch him work out, you watch him handle the ball and create shots off the bounce." Kentavious Caldwell-Pope would appear to be the frontrunner for Bradley's minutes, with Alex Caruso also to potentially limit Waiters' opportunities. Waiters, dealt by the Heat to the Memphis Grizzlies in February, before being waived days later and then signed by the Lakers, has not appeared in a game since going 18 minutes for the Heat on Jan. 28 against the Boston Celtics. "He's one of the more talented guys in this league," Vogel added of Waiters, while also addressing Smith. "If we can get these guys brought along at the right pace from a conditioning standpoint, I think both of them are going to help us."
SPEAKING UP: Quiet by nature during his Heat stint, Josh Richardson said a key to his Philadelphia 76ers stepping up during the restart could be a more active voice. "Going forward, I need to keep playing defense the way I always do, and try to be consistent and vocal," he said on a 76ers media conference call. "I think our team needs to be a little bit more vocal going forward." With the Indiana Pacers shorthanded, a Heat-76ers series at No. 4-No. 5 in the East appears the most likely outcome from the seeding games. "I think we will be able to give ourselves a good chance once we start rolling," Richardson said.
IN THE GAME: From the where-are-they-now department, Jamal Robinson, who appeared in eight games with the Heat in 2000-01, his only NBA action in a pro career that also included time overseas and the G League, this past week was hired as an assistant coach at LaSalle. Robinson, now 46, went undrafted out of Virginia in 1997. He spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach at Hampton University.
5. Heat players 30 or older, with Jae Crowder turning 30 this past Monday. He joins Udonis Haslem (40), Andre Iguodala (36), Goran Dragic (34) and Jimmy Butler (30). (Kelly Olynyk and Solomon Hill are 29.)

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Tomasz Guiddo Q&A
photo by KEYI Studio
Let's start with your journey through being born in Warsaw, having then lived in Berlin, and you are now based in based in Shenzhen, China. That's quite a distance covered. What's the story behind your travels and how does life compare now to having lived in Europe?
I moved to Berlin when I was only 2 years old and it feels like one of the most important events in my life that influenced my taste and aroused the need for traveling. So I feel really thankful to my parents for this. We returned to Warsaw at the beginning of my primary school times, but I would travel back and forth between the two cities until about 20 years later when I decided to move back to Berlin on my own. All my life I was thinking of relocating somewhere south, to live by the ocean, you know, someplace warm, but I felt like moving back to Berlin was something I had to do first to complete this past experience.
Meanwhile, in the 20 years since, Berlin has become one of the most important and vibrant cities for electronic music. This was a very convenient excuse to relocate and further develop my musical career.
At the same time I was still dreaming of living in a much warmer place, away from winter and maybe that's why I liked Shenzhen and Hong Kong on the spot. Those two cities were the first places I have visited in Asia when I attended ChoP experimental music festival in 2013. I met great, friendly and like-minded people and felt at home immediately. I moved to Shenzhen in 2014. I wasn't sure how long I would stay here. It was supposed to be temporary, 2 years maybe. Almost 5 years have passed now and I'm still here…
Your first release of 2019 is with Nirosta Steel – Go Back on Compost Disco. Talk us through how the track was created and produced, including any favourite items of software/ hardware you like to use?
https://soundcloud.com/levisiteuronline/tomasz-guiddo-with-nirosta-steel-go-back-original-lv-premier
I first met Steven (Nirosta Steel) in Hong Kong at the empty Premium Sofa Club one afternoon when I came there for a meeting with Johnny Hiller, who then introduced us. I was always a huge fan of Arthur Russell so meeting someone who was so close to him felt really special. Steven was touring Asia with his project "Arthur's Landing" where he performs cover versions of Russell's songs with local musicians. I helped him to quickly form a band in Shenzhen and invited him to perform at my Lavo jazz bar. The concert was fantastic and we have stayed in touch since then. A year later we have organized a little Arthur Russell lecture and music workshop in the first location of Vinylhouse recordstore. Vinylhouse was really tiny at that time, just a section inside a small indie fashion boutique. People who came to listen to Steven, were just sitting on the floor on pillows, close to each other and around him as he was telling stories of Arthur and the old bohemian New York scene, singing and playing his acoustic guitar, all unplugged. After that I invited him to my studio to jam. I loaded one of my unfinished grooves in Ableton, Steven grabbed my Dongguan-made Telecaster 1963 replica and recorded some rhythm guitar takes. He asked me to show him where to press the "record" button and asked me to leave him alone in the room for a few minutes. He said "I will surprise you". I've set the microphones and everything and left him there for about 20mins until he came out saying "OK, it's ready, you're the cook now".
I checked to the recording after he left my apartment.
Sometime later after the arrangement and basic mix was ready I invited Huiming Li to record the bamboo flute. I met Huiming back in 2013 at the ChoP festival. I remember I was really impressed with his solo performance at Mist House Art Gallery on top of the Wutong Mountain. Huiming was just about to leave China, so we had to rush with the recording. It was really the last chance to have him in the studio before he left to Canada.
The last ingredient that added that jazzy feel to the song was Arnold Boesack's improvised, very random takes, played on my Juno-DS61. Arnold played with Steven at Lavo before so he was very happy to join this project.
The making of this song was spread in time but done very quickly basically, with a very limited set up that I had here at home: Microkorg XL, Yamaha Reface CP (with it's incredible build in tape delay effect!), Juno-DS61, Telecaster 1963 replica, Fender Pawn Shop Offset Special, Jazz Bass 1975 and a Shure sm7b microphone. All mixed "in the box" with Ableton Live and a few Waves plug-ins: CLA Bass, CLA Vocals, Kramer Tape. Oh, and the Boss RE-20 Space Echo pedal used for some feedback noises. Maybe a few more things like a broken Kaossilator and percussion samples of course… Steven also shared with me a few Arthur Russell production tricks on, for example, how he would mix the vocals with the flute together. A lot of the song's character comes from leaving some little parts raw and imperfect, not quantized, too loud or too quiet.
https://soundcloud.com/compost/cbls501-compost-black-label-sessions-tomasz-guiddo-guest-mix
Tell us about one of your first musical loves Flamenco and Jazz. Who have been the most inspirational artists for you? And what are the unique qualities found in those particular styles?
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I grew up listening mostly to rock, flamenco and jazz. I started playing classical guitar when I was 8. Paco de Lucia was my hero. For some reason the gypsy scales felt always somehow more natural to me and easier to learn and play. You don't really hear it in my electronic music productions, because I'm very careful not to put it in the wrong context.
I stopped performing publicly as a guitarist long time ago, still in high school. I never really performed excessively, but appeared on local TV, performed some charity events, in theatre's, won a couple of "young talent" awards, you know. Now I don't practice anymore, I just fool around with my Amalio Burguet flamenco guitar alone at home. It's like meditation.
After I started playing bass, naturally my first idol was Carles Benavent (from Paco de Lucia's band). Listening to a lot of Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Tomasz Stanko, Toshinori Kondo (who I was lucky to meet in 2009 in Warsaw), made me want to learn the trumpet. Some other jazz musicians and composers that really inspired me and from who's records I was learning better than from any teacher, were Dizzy Gillespie – especially his album with Machito: "Afro Cuban Jazz Moods" (still one of my strict top 10 albums of all time), Lalo Schifrin, Herbie Hancock, Archie Shepp, Philip Cohran, John Zorn (particularly Masada), Bill Laswell,.. the list is long. And besides, I was listening to all different genres at the same time, to everything I could find in local stores, from classical music to techno and from punk rock to disco, a lot of reggae, trip hop, future jazz and house obviously. Sometimes it would be just a single song that would have a strong influence, like Karing Krog – The Meaning of Love, or Shirley Hamilton – Take Me Back. Or X-101 – Sonic Destroyer (laugh).
More recently, around the time I recorded "Gin 'n' Tears" (2013), Uku Kuut's music (RIP <3) had a big impact on my own way of production – he's Vision of Estonia LP felt like an enlightening to me.Â
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You have presented a long-standing radio programme: The Input Output Putput Show. Can you tell us about the concept behind the show, and about the types of music you play?
I can't believe I'm still doing it (laugh). I started this weekly show back in 2005. The radio station has changed the owner and name 3 times since then. Right now it's only online. I am pre-recording my 1 hour mixes and sending it to the HQ in Warsaw to broadcast it because I can't rely on the internet quality to stream it live anymore. Also the 7h time different could make it difficult sometimes.
Of course I skipped or replayed a few shows during these 14 years but most of the time I was still preparing it on time every week. I had a lot of amazing guests too: Tadashi Yabe (U.F.O.), Tyree Cooper, Georg Levin, Daz-I-Kue (Bugz In The Attic), nd_baumecker, Uku Kuut, Gonno, Opolopo, Snuff Crew, And.Id, Ben Mono..
The shows are in the form of a DJ mix. I always try to play tracks that would build a story, make sense being played after another and I would still try to do some mini transitions even if the songs won't really mix. I hardly prepare the playlists though, I improvise, I play records I just bought or rediscovered and I'm trying to quickly figure out, sometimes in panic, what I should play next while the previous song is on. There are no limits stylistically. The radio station trusts me and allows me to play anything I like and it's a blessing. Of course, I am aware that now my radio shows are broadcasted on Wednesdays 6-7PM so I wouldn't play like it's a Saturday night. And in the end it's a jazz radio station, so I want to share recordings that have a similar quality, are musically rich even if I play dance tracks.
https://www.mixcloud.com/Guiddo/guiddo-the-input-output-putput-show-15-oct-2009/
https://www.mixcloud.com/Guiddo/the-input-output-putput-radio-show-gonno-international-feeljp/
https://www.mixcloud.com/Guiddo/the-input-output-putput-radio-show-tadashi-yabe-ufojp/
How important is variation in music for you, can you tell us about your personal philosophy when it comes to DJ'ing and Producing?
There are so many great tracks in any genre, how could I limit myself to follow just a narrow path, it would feel like a mistake. Sure, you can perfect your skills and be an expert in just one musical style but without listening to other styles, that are so accessible right now, you are simply missing a lot. As a producer I am trying to grasp all the different musical approaches and techniques to develop my musical personality. It's exciting and rewarding. Of course I might not have the same deep knowledge as someone who specializes in and grows up with one specific genre and its environment, but this might be just how I can add something different, new and unpredictable to it, still trying to be respectful of course. I like to collaborate with different artists from around the world for the same reasons and those unusual combinations and unexpected results are most interesting for me.
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Tomasz's 'Go Back' EP (featuring Nirosta Steel) is out now via Compost. Buy/ listen here
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The Gophers football team held its "Field Frenzy" for students at Thursday's spring practice, and coach Jerry Kill addressed the students who braved the cold to watch the team.
Kill told students he needed their support in order to help rebuild the program, inviting them to tailgate before the games and bring enthusiasm to TCF Bank Stadium.
"We need a party, get-after-it atmosphere," he said. "If you do that, we'll give you the product that you want."
Kill asked students to send him emails if they think of ways to improve the program. He also opened up by saying when he retires he plans to be out at 7 a.m. tailgating until game time. "That's what you're supposed to do," he said to about 60 students.
"From [age] 17 to 22, I did everything once, maybe twice, and I did it really well," Kill said.
The Gophers' annual spring game is at 1 p.m. Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.


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Active Together
Call Sandra or Zoe (Physical Activity Development Officers) on 01858 828282
Active Together is a Leicestershire-wide initiative to provide adults aged 16+ with opportunities to get active and improve their health and well-being - including fun activities such as badminton, jogging, dancing and walking - and support for complete beginners.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Harborough, Activities & Events,
Alzheimer's Society Carers' Support Group
Call Mark Hobster on 01162316921 or 07860592735
Harborough Methodist Church
LE16 9HE
A peer support group for carers of people with dementia. Meets on the first Friday of every month from 10am to midday. Includes guest speakers and the chance to socialise and get much-needed face-to-face support. Free parking and refreshments. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
Found in: Harborough, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
BestLife - support for Broughton Astley residents with long term health conditions
Audrey - 01455 282457 or 07582 143622
Broughton Astley Village Hall
Leics
Wellbeing support for people who have long term health conditions that significantly affect their quality of life. Social and emotional support to help individuals explore different options. We also offer a range of complementary therapies (reflexology, lndian head massage, aromatherapy, massage & Reiki and relaxation) administered by skilled volunteer therapists. We ask for a small donation per treatment to cover costs. We also aim work in partnership with other organisations to encourage people to become more involved in their local community.
The group is open to adults of all ages with a diagnosis of a long term health condition, resident in Broughton Astley and district, particularly individuals who are isolated or lack other support systems. The group meets on 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month 10am to 12.30pm at Broughton Astley Village Hall.
Carers Café - Waitrose Market Harborough
Support for Carers - 01858 468543
Springfield Street
LE16 8BD
A new monthly Carers Café at Market Harborough Waitrose, on the third Sunday of every month from Sunday 16th June, from 2 - 4pm. The café will be closed to the public during this time.
Tea, coffee and refreshments are provided free of charge and you are more than welcome to take the person you care for with you.
This is a joint initiative between Waitrose, Support for Carers and the Rotary Club.
Coping with Cancer in Leicestershire & Rutland
Call Lucy on 0116 223 0055
Lubenham Village Hall
Laughton Road
Lubenham
LE16 7RT
A local charity offering practical and emotional support to cancer patients and their carers in Leicestershire and Rutland including complementary therapy support groups in a calm and relaxed atmosphere such as aromatherapy, reflexology, Indian head massage and Reiki. Treatments & refreshments free of charge. No need to book. Meets on second and fourth Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 4pm.
Dementia Cafe Fleckney
Steve Robson - 0116 2403218
Fleckney Library
Fleckney
LE8 8AS
Fleckney CommuniCare have started a new dementia café meeting in Fleckney library on the 4th Thursday of each month from 11am - 1pm. Join them for a light lunch and chat in a relaxed atmosphere. There is no charge, but donations are welcome.
Found in: Blaby, Harborough, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Dementia Harborough
Peter Hirst, Chair on 07961 538671
Jubilee Hall
Bowden Lane
LE16 7JD
The Dementia Café meets on the third Thursday of each month from 2pm to 4pm. The group is open to anyone recently diagnosed with dementia together with their carers. Their programme of events includes fun activities and entertainment, and regular guest speakers. There is also a Singing for Memories group which meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2pm to 3.30pm where you can enjoy an afternoon of singing and playing musical instruments.
Friendship Lunches, Market Harborough, second Wednesday of each month
The Royalist (pub)
LE16 9PL
For £7 you get a home cooked two course meal, company, activities and a raffle. Second Wednesday of each month from noon to 3pm. Organised by Home Instead, a domiciliary care agency.
Harborough Mental Health Carers' Support Group
Support for Carers on 01858 468543
Methodist Church (upstairs room)
This supportive group is specifically for carers of adults experiencing problems with their mental health and tends to attract a slightly younger cohort of carers. Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. The usual leader is Kerry.
Lutterworth & District Carers' Support Group
Call Val on 01455 283387
Hazeland Court Residential Lounge
Guthlaxton Avenue
Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.
Lutterworth Gateway Club
Call Chris Gilbert on 07710 514243 or Tina Chidlow on 01858 880538
Lutterworth Town Hall
A social club for people with learning disabilities and their families and carers. Part of Mencap. Meets every other Friday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Also arranges activities and events for members throughout the year. The club costs £3 per session including refreshments.
Memory Box Dementia Cafe
Call The Alzheimers Society on 0116 2311111
Gilmorton Road
Meets on the 3rd Friday of the month from 10am to 12pm.
Mental Health Carers' Support Group
Call Denise Bosworth at Rethink on 01530 276525
Bower House
32 Coventry Road
Meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 10.30am to 12 noon. Aims to support carers of people with mental health difficulties. The group offers a programme of guest speakers giving information to carers plus the opportunity to meet, socialise with and gain support from each other.
Spectrum Market Harborough
Spectrum LAS is a parent support group for parents and carers of children, young people and adults on the Autism Spectrum or on the Autism diagnosis pathway.
Spectrum serve South Leicestershire and beyond, including Market Harborough, Kibworth, Wigston, Oadby and surrounding villages.
The group meets monthly in Market Harborough, and organise a wide range of activities and events throughout the year. It aims to be a welcoming, non-judgemental and informal support group.
They provide information about Autism, a lending library and regularly invite special needs professionals to attend the meetings.
They meet on the first Wednesday of the month, 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm at Roman Way Community Centre unless altered by the school holidays. Also the third Friday 10am - 12 noon.
The Share & Care Group
Call Sarah Taylor on 07741 417243
The Share & Care Group is a social support group for people living with dementia together with their carers who live in Lutterworth and the surrounding villages. Meetings are run by professionals and volunteers who are trained to help those suffering from dementia cope better with their condition. The meetings, held in safe locations such as Lutterworth Methodist Church and the Parish Church of St. Mary, centre around a social gathering of people who share similar circumstances. Coffee mornings normally take place twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Friday from 10am to 12 noon, but the times and venue can vary. Please contact the group to find out more.
Time Out for Carers - Harborough
Methodist Church (opposite the Market Hall)
A drop-in social group for carers. Meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 3pm. Usual leader is Suzy.


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Hugs to all of you and thank you for the support you have offered me over teh years.
I will return with another post later but I just wanted to let you know that I'm doing better,im all cried out but my heart is still aching,my sister is with me and that helped a bunch.
Thank you for the good thoughts and prayers even if my relationship with God is not the best at the moment!
Danaa it's good to hear from you. I'm so glad you have your sister's support. I hope each new day brings you more healing.
Danaa it's good to hear from you and am glad your sister is with you. Is understandable your relationship with God is rough at the moment. Just know that he cares for you and will bring you comfort even if you can't feel hI'm. You are a strong woman.
Yes, unbelievably strong. I hope you heal from this and don't give up on your rainbow. We love you! Hugs sweet lady!
I hate the fact I'm strong,I hate the fact im getting better,I hate the fact that I recovered without any problems and that my body was and is strong but it wasn't strong enough to keep my babies safe,I hate myself for not feeling that anything was wrong and my cervix was opened.
My heart is aching and is broken into pieces,I feel empty....I want my babies back....i don't want to try again and replace them,I want my boys back.
How do I find the courage to try again?!
Why did God alowed us to get so far?!
No one should ever get trough something like this....the pain,the trauma is horrible.
Danaa - I want to reach right through this computer and give you a hug. I don't even know where to begin, but know that you and your angels are on my mind and in my heart.
Danaa whatever you chose is the best thing for you. There's nothing that you did to cause this. I understand that you are scared to try again and that's ok. I know it isn't fair and I wish I had answers for you that could help but know one knows the answers. Maybe your babies would've went through something more terrible in their lives and god took them to spare them from it. It's just impossible to know. It's ok to be strong. That is what they would want for you. Even though you didn't see them and they never saw the outside of you they knew you. They knew your precious voice. You were comfort to them. Just remember it's nothing you did to cause this and you can't know that your cervix is opening. Did you make it to your 21 week scan? If so did they check your cervix at that point? I wish I had something concrete to tell you and could give you better answers. Let your husband be strong for you and you guys will grieve in time. No one should have to experience these things. My mil lost a baby at 7 months along. She had no idea what was going on she went into labor and they couldn't stop it and her baby wasn't alive when born. It's very sad but as son as the dr gave them the green light to try again she got pregnant with my husband and all was fine. There are things that can be done to treat your cervix when you decide to try again. I just wish I could give you a big hug and cry with you sweetie.
Danaa: I know its difficult at this point of time to have a relationship with God. But you need to believe that it was not your fault. You couldn't have known that the cervix was opening. You can feel the hurt, mourn the loss, and ache. Take your time to feel all of this. But don't venture into the guilt space. It doesn't exist. You did your absolute best, and will probably do it again. Though its difficult to fathom it right now. Hugs sweetheart. We are all here for you. If you are feeling strong, be it. I am glad your sister is around for support.
I wasn't ready to talk about the events but i think im now and I think it will help.
On Monday we went for our anatomy scan like scheduled,I felt wonderful,after the doctor finished the scan he did an internal scan to check my cervix length and that is when he saw my cervix was opened a bit,he told us and we were terrified,he texted my doctor to let him now and my husband called and talked to him,he told us to go to the clinic and when we got there the nurse took me in to monitor contractions,I felt fine I didn't felt anything but the machine was showing I was having slight contractions,the doc came in scanned me and immediately we went to the hospital to get a stitch,I got to the hospital we filled the paperwork I had a scan and went to the surgery room,they put me to sleep and when I woke up I asked if is over and the doctor looked very upset,he told me he couldn't stitch me bcs I lost amniotic fluid from one of my boys and he won't live,and they are inducing me to give birth to both of them bcs he doesn't want me to risk losing my uterus due to infection and other reasons,I trusted my doctor to do what is best for us....they induced me and i delivered them next day,during the night I felt no movement,it seems like my second baby had the cord wrapped around his neck like in a tie knot....they were both dead....a Everything happened in a few hours whiteout any warning...my doctor took good care of me and didn't left the hospital until when I asked to leave,that doesn't help,Im struggling to have faith in the decisions my doctor and the hospital council took bcs if I lose the trust I have in my doctor i won't be able to try again..i couldn't see them but my husband did.They said I can try again in 3months and i will have to have a cervical stitch when I reach 11weeks,last night I broke down and cried to my husband and he was wonderful,he wants to try again but I don't know if I can and I'm scared if I don't try now I won't ever be able to.
I'm glad you shared with us. It will do you good to talk about it I think. I don't know anything about the procedures when you have lost amniotic fluid and what is normally done. I can't imagine having to go through that and the feelings you must have experienced during all of that. I know you have to be struggling with the decisions your dr made and wondering if something else could have been done. I'm glad your husband got to see them. Also very glad you are leaning on him right now. You guys need each other to get through this. I know the possibility of trying agin right now seems hard but you can do it. You are a mother and are meant to be a mother and you will have more babies. I know that doesn't replace your two angels. You have been through more than anyone I personally know and I know you aren't a person that gives up. You can do it when you feel ready. You talk and share all you need to. You know we are all here for you hun! Many many hugs!
Danaa, thank you for feeling comfortable to share your story with us. I can't say it enough how sorry I am that you and your husband went through this awful experience. I truly cannot fathom what you've been through. I'm so glad you have your husband- he seems like a great man and a solid support. I totally get what you mean about having trust in your doctor. I agree with you. As hard as the decision was, it sounds like your doctor made the choice he felt would be the safest for you. I know everyone has diff opinions about counseling, but I would encourage you and your husband to speak to a counselor. You've been through such a traumatic experience and maybe talking to a professional would help you guys heal.
Im definitely doing better,today I went for a long walk to the beach with Jack and my sister,I felt normal and DH brought us homemade ice cream from a new place.I spent the day with all of them and for a second I forgot about everything.
I haven't cried once today and i feel so guilty for getting better,I'm not ready to move on but I think I have accepted the situation and maybe that is why I feel better.
Seeing a therapist would help but sadly they are very expensive and not many can deal with cases like ours,after spending so much with the hospital bill I want to save as much as we can to maybe try again.
I'm so glad to hear you are feeling better- remember everyone heals differently and in their own speed. I'm glad to hear you are having a better day together.
That stinks about counseling- in the states a lot of insurances cover it and there are so many counselors that specialize in different issues. Sendings lots of good vibes your way!
Thank you so much for sharing Danna. I'm speechless at how quickly it all happened. I am happy your doctors acted quickly. And I understand how afterwards it can be hard to trust again with second guessing their actions. I know I did.
I too have to have a McDonald Cerclage put in at 11wks or I will go into early labor every time. You are not alone.
Your husband is a great man for being strong for you and being on board to try again in time.
Please keep posting too as we will all be healing with you. I wake and I think about you every day.
Dana, thank you for sharing your story with us. I hope it has helped even in the tiniest of ways, to begin processing everything.
Your husband sounds absolutely wonderful. I know you are hating how strong you are right now but I really admire your courage. You said that you hate that you're already feeling stronger and calmer - just feel whatever you need to feel right now. Nothing you are feeling is 'wrong' or anything to be ashamed of! Take everything one day at a time. I know it must be hard not to think about it, but it sounds like you have at least 3 months before you need to make a decision about trying again - so you have time to just rest and be kind to yourself, no need to make a decision either way just yet.
I hope you can find peace with the way the doctors handled things. It must be so hard not to question every little choice they made.


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Balázs Bekő (born 15 December 1971) is a Hungarian football manager and former player who manages Soproni VSE.

Managerial career
On 24 June 2013, Bekő became the head coach of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Kecskeméti TE.

Bekő became the head coach of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Diósgyőri VTK in the summer of 2015.

References

Sources
Diósgyőri VTK official website

1971 births
Living people
Footballers from Budapest
Association football midfielders
Hungarian footballers
Fehérvár FC players
Ferencvárosi TC footballers
Vasas SC players
Hungarian football managers
Fehérvár FC managers
Budaörsi SC managers
Kecskeméti TE managers
Diósgyőri VTK managers
Győri ETO FC managers
Soproni VSE managers
Balmazújvárosi FC managers
Nemzeti Bajnokság I managers
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CLEARFIELD – Leaf pick-up is under way in Lawrence Township.
According to Lawrence Township's Web site, leaf pick-up will run from March 23 until April 9.
Fridays open to pick up in areas that may have been missed.


All electronic gadgets are supposed to come with user manuals to help their owners find their way into using them correctly. However, misplacing such manuals is a common scenario unless an owner puts all such manuals in one place. And even if there is such a place, looking for one specific manual can be difficult if the pile of manuals is considerable.
For helplessly lost manuals or with the sheer lack of time to find them, websites offering download of user manuals for just about any gadget or electronic item may just be the answer. These websites such as SafeManuals.com offer hundreds of thousands of this type of manuals. Searching for the right one is relatively easy, if the required manual is offered. Searchers can look through the choices which are arranged alphabetically or according to manufacturer or the model number of the device. The chosen manual can just be downloaded to the searcher's computer in PDF format.
It is worth noting that many companies are actually offering gadget user information online instead of using manuals. It is seen as a way of reducing the use of paper. This option not only eliminates the need to physically hold on to manuals but also the need to provide space for them in the home. No one needs any addition to clutter.
So much time can be wasted on having to look for lost manuals especially in times of emergency. What could be better than downloading a manual so that access to information is made more convenient? This solves the problem of manuals that have been lost through time or buying a gadget on auction or bidding that does not have accompanying manuals. There is always an easier way of doing things and this option is by far better than looking for lost manuals for hours.


Résumé: This article presents analytical expressions for the electromagnetic parameters (even- and odd-mode characteristic impedances (Z0e, Z0o) and coupling coefficient k) of micromachined microstrip directional couplers (MMC) at characteristic impedance of 50 Ω. The analytical expressions can be deduced from rigorous analyses using method of moments (MoM) analysis and curve-fitting techniques. An analysis can be readily implemented in modern CAE software tools for the design of microwave and wireless components. This study presents accurate and suitable general expressions for all 50 Ω micromachined microstrip directional coupler having a coupling coefficient between 5 and 50 dB. A micromachined directional coupler operating at 60 GHz will be designed to demonstrate the usefulness of these design equations.


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A circular firing squad, with Rice in the middle
Magazine says Bush's conservative advisors are urging him to dump his secretary of state.
Check out this article! https://www.salon.com/2006/07/26/rice_24/
July 26, 2006 6:47PM (UTC)
Draft Condi or dump her?
If Insight Magazine is to be believed, conservatives are choosing the latter. With the president's foreign policy failings on display for the world to see, Insight says that George W. Bush's "conservative national security allies" -- including some in Dick Cheney's office -- are urging Bush to bag the "incompetent" Condoleezza Rice as secretary of state and move her into some kind of advisory role.
The problem, as they see it: Rice lacks knowledge about the Middle East, and the appeasers and wimps at Foggy Bottom have co-opted her into an insufficiently aggressive foreign policy. "Condi was sent to rein in the State Department," a senior Republican congressional staffer tells the magazine. "Instead, she was reined in."
The staffer is quoted anonymously, but not all of Rice's critics are. Writing in the Washington Post last month, Richard Perle blamed Rice for Bush's "blinking" on Iran. "What matters is not that she is further removed from the Oval Office; Rice's influence on the president is undiminished," Perle wrote. "It is, rather, that she is now in the midst of -- and increasingly represents -- a diplomatic establishment that is driven to accommodate its allies even when (or, it seems, especially when) such allies counsel the appeasement of our adversaries."
Newt Gingrich delivers a similar message, albeit without as much of a Rice-specific attack. The former House speaker and possible presidential candidate tells Insight that the administration is "sending signals today that no matter how much you provoke us, no matter how viciously you describe things in public, no matter how many things you're doing with missiles and nuclear weapons, the most you'll get out of us is talk."
It's hard to imagine that the famously loyal Bush would hand Rice the public humiliation of a demotion -- her failures on Iraq, after all, were already on the books when he promoted her to secretary of state in the first place -- but "critics" tell Insight that it may be coming after the November elections, when they say Bush will see that relying on diplomacy alone won't work to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions. "At that point," one GOP source says, "Rice will be openly blamed and Bush will have a very hard time defending her."
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There's a lot of anticipation about the upcoming SharePoint 2010 release. But back on Earth, the reality is that SharePoint 2007 has already become a key component of enterprise infrastructure.
Ed Durst, portfolio manager of the Microsoft Solutions Group at Open Text, says that SharePoint is starting to be treated as a true business application, similar to Microsoft Exchange or SAP. This new status demands new thinking and new practices.
There's bad news along with the good. According to IDG Research's findings, SharePoint growth has been primarily unplanned and there have been some consequences.
Durst says there has always been tension between corporate control over and user acceptance of new technologies. With SharePoint, you now have IT managers saying they have a tool users like, they just need to establish better governance and control.
Before organizations can move to the next level of business capabilities with SharePoint, they need to ensure their infrastructure is solid and will support growth.
Resolving these challenges, along with ensuring the administrative and storage costs costs associated with growing SharePoint don't overcome the organization, are key planning components.
This Wednesday at 2pm ET (11am PT), you are invited to join a webinar entitled Taking Back the Infrastructure: Why Optimizing SharePoint is Critical for Today's Corporations. The event will cover the IDG survey results and how you can implement SharePoint in a way that is cost-effective and well governed.


I'm constantly trying to stay on my healthy game but sometimes it's hard when you live for delicious food. Living in LA has definetly helped me stay on track – especially now since I have a good-sized kitchen I can play in. One way I've consistently been getting in my daily vitamins is with a green smoothie in the morning. When Stevie and I recently visited Rancho Pescadero (remember?) , I had the most delicious green smoothie every morning. It came straight from their garden and I could taste all of the delicious fruits and veggies. I've been on the hunt ever since trying to find a similar DIY at home recipe.
I couldn't remember the exact recipe from the hotel, but I found one online that sounds similar. I whipped one up in my kitchen the other morning and it tasted great. Best of all, it gave me energy. I don't drink coffee so you know that's a big deal for me. ha! Shared the recipe is below.
-Place all ingredients in a blender at high speed and mix until smooth. I love my Vitamix – it gets the job done. Enjoy!
I'm a coffee kind a girl but I try to get some green smoothies in too. At first I thought they sounded horrible but surprisingly I love them! Going to give your recipe a try!
I thought I was the only one that doesn't drink coffee, haha! Just grew up not drinking it, but my energy is so lagging in the morning, I try to find other ways to give me a pick-me-up. Will definitely give this recipe a try-sounds great!
Love it!! Thanks! I love smoothies in the morning! I am lately obsessed with Kefir Life Way a probiotic yogurt drink. I love blending that with some green and fruit and Hemp Hearts!! The hemp hearts give me energy and are very high in nutrition!
I too thought green smoothies would be gross but tried one with banana, blueberry, avocado, kale, Greek yogurt, and agave nectar (or truvia) and LOVE IT! I'd like to try more varieties! For whatever reason I'm not a huge fan of veggies so it's a great way to get in more of those.
Hi Sazan! I made your green smoothie today and I loved the mint! I will definitely be adding it to my breakfast rotation!Thank you!
Lol! I got tricked by the perspective of your camera angle in the first photo and thought it was like a giant smoothie!You can kinda see what I'm talking about if you imagine the table the smoothie is on is actually part of the floor, and the smoothie is right next to the door, being of a comparable size.
Thanks for the recipe. Ideal mid-night snack for me.
I love your blog design. cool and innovative.


Use this statement to stop the logging of deleted rows for MobiLink synchronization.
UltraLite databases automatically log changes made to rows that need to be synchronized. UltraLite uploads these changes to the consolidated database during the next synchronization. This statement allows you to stop the logging of deleted rows, previously started using a STOP SYNCHRONIZATION DELETE statement. This command can be useful when making corrections to a remote database, but should be used with caution as it effectively disables MobiLink synchronization. You should only stop deletion logging temporarily.
When a STOP SYNCHRONIZATION DELETE statement is executed, no further delete operations executed on that connection are synchronized. The effect continues until a START SYNCHRONIZATION DELETE statement is executed.
Do not use STOP SYNCHRONIZATION DELETE if your application does not synchronize data.
The way in which UltraLite traces row states is unique. Be sure you understand the implication of deletes and row states. See UltraLite row states.
The following sequence of SQL statements illustrates how to use START SYNCHRONIZATION DELETE and STOP SYNCHRONIZATION DELETE.


KB Home (KBH - Free Report)	is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended February 2019. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on March 26, 2019, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
This homebuilder is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -35%.
Revenues are expected to be $829.92 million, down 4.8% from the year-ago quarter.
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for KB Home?
For KB Home, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that KB Home will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that KB Home would post earnings of $0.93 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.96, delivering a surprise of +3.23%.
KB Home doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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The Abridged: Century-old Portuguese house painstakingly restored to its former glory. Just four-rooms, and within easy reach of the airport, it's the perfect short-break getaway. Excellent food, beautifully curated interiors, and a relaxed, breezy ambience, this is a different Goa altogether.
Formerly known as Villa Morgado, Casa da Graça is a passion project between owner and dreamer, Simran Kaur, architectural visionary Alex Von Moltke, and the indispensable contractor Abbas Sheikh. Working tirelessly together, it took almost three years for this inexorable triumvate to transform the unloved former home of the de Siqueira Nazare family, back to its current splendour. Over a century old, there are hints to the property's grand past: the family crest greets guests as they enter, traditional blue and white Portuguese murals in the bathroom. An oasis like swimming pool in the courtyard is a welcome modern addition.
Far from the maddening crowds of Goa's northern beaches, Casa da Graça is located in the fabled 'real' Goa. That's right it's not lost, it's just hiding. Just a short drive from colourfully tiled Latin Quarter of Fontainhas, with its independent boutiques and local cafes, and the church lined streets of Old Goa, few travellers bother to visit this corner of India's smallest state. And that's exactly why you should go here.
Much like Goa herself, Casa da Graça is an exotic mix of different cultures and styles. The forget-me-not blue Moroccan pool house is the only place you will want to spend languid afternoon, whilst you let Malu massage away your aches and pains. Its Indo-French interiors and Art-Deco furnishing create an eclectic yet stylish aesthetic. Peace, small but perfectly formed, is the only room with views of the Zuari River, from its own private garden terrace; whilst Compassion and Devotion overlook the pool. My room, The Creation Suite, was palatial. Not misinformed travel-website "palatial". No, getting something from the other side is to embark on your very own Camino de Santiago, palatial. Whilst in the bathroom there was a bathtub so enormous it probably warranted an on duty lifeguard. Goodness, I thought, deciding phone battery was not essential and I'd probably be safer with a shower; they must have had staff for this in those days.
And they do. Matieu runs a small team like a family unit. In fact the property retains the feel of a well-run family home: like you're staying with that wealthy, eccentric aunt you don't have. He admits to not being a chef by profession, but he shouldn't, because the food is superb. Kingfish steamed in banana leaf with fragrant jasmine, or their seafood linguine are their signature dishes. Romancing couples coo across candle-lit tables overlooking the pool whilst even the most ardent epicure with feast their eyes on the breakfast. Fresh yoghurt set the night before accompanied by homemade granola and crêpe Suzettes so delicate they could have been flambéed by Henri Charpentier himself. As much as possible is either made in house or locally sourced and everything is fresh and of the best possible quality. Mon dieu I'm glad the French are such snobs about their food.
Casa da Graça's mélange of styles and flavours is an immaculate reflection of the influence of Goa's colonies over the years; executed with all the attention to detail of a labour of love. Its very walls whisper the message susegad where guests are lulled into a sense of blissful indolence, often garnered with proximity to the sea. And is that not, after all, what we are all in search of in the sunshine state?


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OhGK!, is a promising start-up health drink boutique from Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farms in Bulacan Philippines.
Their flagship beverage combines oregano, ginger, and calamansi that has been lightly sweetened with honey.
Light and refreshing — what makes OhGK special is the health benefits it draws from its 100% natural and organic ingredients.
We caught up with Danilo Allen (one of the founders of OhGK) at the Bamboo Villa, the very place where OhGK was envisioned — over a year ago.
Danilo explained how he grew up as a scavenger, and how it hard it was for him and his family to live day by day constantly on the look out for food and shelter.
His life turned around when he was accepted into the SEED program at Enchanted Farms.
Now, 7 years later, Danilo started his first social enterprise. OhGK! earns him nearly 35k a month, he hopes his story inspires the younger generations at the farm.
Next, we spoke with Nanay Gloria, who's oregano tea was the inspiration behind OhGK.
Nanay Gloria lives on Enchanted Farm and has been a helping hand and surrogate Grandmother to many of the students here.
Nanay was the one who helped Danilo formulate OhGK.
Nanay Gloria explained the health benefits of herbs and using organic produce.
And she is more than happy to share her knowledge with anyone who is willing to learn.
Oregano, is a herb that is used in a wide variety of cuisines, especially popular in Italian cooking, and the main ingredient in OhGK!.
However, many people are unaware of the health benefits of oregano.
Oregano is beneficial to the lungs and helps with respiratory tract disorders, it also helps fight gastrointestinal disorders, menstrual cramps, and urinary tract disorders.
100% natural honey is of Mother Nature's best sources of antioxidants and is the sweetener in OhGK.
Gingers health benefits are well known in Asia.
Ginger is can treat many forms of nausea and is especially effective against morning sickness. It can also reduce muscle pain and soreness — ginger is what gives OhGK its pleasant bite.
Calamansi, is another ingredient, giving OhGK a citrusy zest that balances the earthiness of the oregano.
Calamansi is a rich source of vitamin-C and helps to reduce cholesterol and can help to control diabetes.
OhGK! is more than just a health drink. The people behind this delicious start-up, have compelling stories that will move and inspire anyone willing to listen.
Keep an eye out for OhGK as it makes it debut on the Manila markets later this year!
Congratulations Danilo and everyone behind Oh,GK!
Disclosure: The video, photos and blog post are the outputs of our first Creator Camp in GK Enchanted Farm in Bulacan! I wrote this article with my biases, opinions, and insights.


A drinking card game for the entire family!
Get a copy of the Drunken Squid card game. The Drunken Squid includes 35 action cards that all say drink and one game instruction card.
You get the satisfaction of know you helped small creators continue to grow and helped keep our bellies slightly full.
Get famous, quick! Have your name printed on a Drunken Squid playing card and be sent to everyone who orders. This could be your big break, or you could be a coaster. Probably a coaster.
You get three copies of The Drunken Squid. One for you, and two more for you.
You get SIX copies of The Drunken Squid. That's SIX more than if you ordered none! We also send you a personalized video of Kyler and Tyler thanking you for supporting us.
You get SIX copies of The Drunken Squid and a SEVENTH copy of the Drunken Squid, but instead of drink as the action, its just close up pictures of our faces. We also send you a personalized video of Kyler and Tyler thanking you for supporting us.
We buy a live Squid. We buy Kyler, our Director of Photography, alcohol. We get him drunk. We put the Squid on his face. We send you the video. And you get six copies of The Drunken Squid. We also send you a personalized video of Kyler and Tyler thanking you for supporting us.


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Q: XSLT FOP PDF table row numbering I'm trying to get automatic row numbering for a table that has only certain rows output.
example test xml
<Data>
<DataRow><Text>red</Text></DataRow>
<DataRow><Text></Text></DataRow>
<DataRow><Text>blue</Text></DataRow>
<DataRow><Text></Text></DataRow>
<DataRow><Text>green</Text></DataRow>

FOP XSLT excerpt
<fo:table width="100%">
    <fo:table-column column-width="8mm"/>
    <fo:table-column column-width="172mm"/>
    <fo:table-body>
        <xsl:for-each select="/Data/DataRow">
            <xsl:if test="string-length(Text) > 0">
                <fo:table-row>
                    <fo:table-cell>
                        <fo:block text-align="left">
                            <xsl:value-of select="position()" /><xsl:text>.</xsl:text>
                        </fo:block>
                    </fo:table-cell>
                    <fo:table-cell>
                        <fo:block text-align="left">
                            <xsl:value-of select="Text" />
                        </fo:block>
                    </fo:table-cell>
                </fo:table-row>
            </xsl:if>
        </xsl:for-each>
    </fo:table-body>
</fo:table>

Desired result is
1.  red
2.  blue
3.  green

But I'm getting
1.  red
3.  blue
5.  green

A: Instead of the nested if, use a predicate Data/DataRow[normalize-space(Text)] in the expression of the for-each.

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Made to address most issues, our Aromatherapy Mineral Baths have 100% Dead Sea Salt to nourish the skin and body, Baking Soda to balance the ph, and soften the skin, and Epsom Salt to relax the physical body and bring relief to sore achy muscles.
Each 8 oz bag of Bath Salts is enough for 2-4 baths. It provides an inexpensive way to receive a spa quality mineral bath in your own home. We hope you enjoy your Mineral Baths as much as we enjoy making them. Easy to Use and provide a great gentle fragrance.


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Watch: Muslims lock Buddhist woman in a cage after she was accused ofinsulting Islam
Mobi Lado April 16, 2019 Politics, Viral
An Indonesian Sharia court has sentenced a Buddhist woman to 18 months in prison for blasphemy after she was accused of insulting Islam (Religion of peace).
Meiliana, a 44-year-old had complained the Muslim call to prayer, which is repeated five times a day, was being played too loudly at the mosque near her house in North Sumatra.
She burst into tears as the presiding Sharia judge, Wahyu Prasetyo Wibowo announced her sentence and she was taken from the court in handcuffs.
This is how non-Muslims are treated under Sharia law.
According to the Sharia laws:
– There is no freedom of religion or freedom of speech.
– There is no equality between people (the non-Muslim is not equal to the Muslim).
– There are no equal rights for men and women.
– There is no democracy or a separation between religion and state politics.
Child marriage, forced marriage, Child brides, polygamy, FGM, Acid attacks, honor killings, beheading and stoning.
Sharia has no place in the civilized world.
Liberals and leftists in the West use the made up term "Islamophobia" to portray anyone who criticizes Islam as a racist.
Terrorists all over the world carry out terror attacks "in the name of Allah".
They justify their violence by quoting verses from the Quran.
Islamophobia is a made up word created specifically to silence debate.
Liberals and leftists ignore the fact that it is an ideology that has nothing to do with race.
Islamophobia is a neologism created to silence any possible debate about the problems Islamic extremism has got with modernity, with the intention of using the collective post-colonial "guilt" to exempt a particular set of beliefs from scrutiny, analysis and criticism.
It's a buzzword used in an attempt to silence anyone, whenever had legit questions or criticisms about the religion.
It is not a race. It's a religion.
There is an attempt in the West to impose a sharia-blasphemy law to criminalize criticism of Islam.
It started when Saudi Arabia and Muslim countries tried to pass a UN resolution to force Western states to criminalize criticism of Islam.
The Parliament in Canada passed "Motion-103" to condemn the so-called "Islamophobia (Fear of Islam)" in a preparation for a blasphemy law in Canada.
If you think Sharia blasphemy law has no place in the West, share this post!


The Port of Kalama is respected to welcome a first journey from the global ship, Storm Rider, this end of the week. The 22 ton mass bearer is stacking wheat at the port for shipment to Manzanita, Mexico. The ship, which hails from Cyprus, is worked by Grecomar Shipping and Agencies and is captained by Konstantinos Pantazis.
As indicated by Port of Kalama showcasing director, Liz Newman, the Storm Rider uses best in class innovation for auto-route and an observing framework that cautions the whole ship if there is an issue at the extension or wheelhouse. "I was flabbergasted to discover that the ship additionally keeps running on 8,800 pull – incomprehensible!" says Newman.
Newman, who met the group this week, says a draw for the worldwide guests to Kalama and Cowlitz County are the neighborhood Wal-Mart stores. "The team went by the Woodland, Washington Wal-Mart this week and obtained assorted presents for family back home. They likewise feasted at Kalama's Columbia Inn. We are charmed to showcase our district and seek the group returns after numerous more visits."
The Port of Kalama, which is situated on the profound draft Columbia River? instantly neighboring Interstate 5 and the mainline railroad, is home to a portion of the biggest grain terminals on the west drift. Two grain terminals and a profound draft break-mass terminal are situated on the stream.


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Dame Nita Barrow, née le  dans la paroisse de Saint Lucy et morte le , est une femme politique barbadienne, gouverneur général de la Barbade de 1990 à sa mort.

Biographie
Nita Barrow est la sœur d'Errol Barrow, le premier Premier ministre de la Barbade.

Elle travaille comme infirmière et sage-femme, puis occupe différents postes d'administratrice d'établissements de santé et d'institutions nationales ou internationales engagées pour l'amélioration de la justice sociale (éducation, droits des femmes, soins de santé, etc.). De 1975 à 1983, elle est présidente de la YWCA. De 1982 à 1990, elle préside l'International Council for Adult Education. En 1983, elle devient présidente du World Council of Churches.

De 1986 à 1990, elle est ambassadrice de son pays aux Nations unies. Le , elle devient la première femme gouverneur général de la Barbade.

Honneurs
En 1986, elle est faite Dame de St. Andrew de l'ordre de la Barbade, la plus haute distinction du pays.

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Naissance en novembre 1916
Naissance à la Barbade
Gouverneur général de la Barbade
Décès en décembre 1995
Décès à la Barbade
Décès à 79 ans
Dame grand-croix de l'ordre de Saint-Michel et Saint-Georges
Étudiant de l'Université de Toronto
Sage-femme du XXe siècle
Gouverneure du XXe siècle
Femme politique barbadienne
Femme diplomate
Ambassadeur auprès des Nations unies
Président du Conseil œcuménique des Églises
Diplomate barbadien