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The best Ukrainian scientists received State Prizes in Science and Technology and the President's Award
More than 200 best Ukrainian scientists received State Prizes in Science and Technology and the President's Award for Young Scientists in 2018 for advanced research and opening in medicine, astronomy, physics, energy, defense, ecology, agro-industry, and more. The awarding ceremony took place today, on June 5, 2019, in Kyiv with the participation of Minister of Education and Science Lilia Grinevich and President of the National Academy of Sciences Boris Paton.
15 State Prizes were awarded in the field of science and technology. They were given by 118 researchers. The size of the bonus is 300 thousand hryvnia each.
The winners of the 40 Presidential Awards were 87 young scientists. Each prize is 40 thousand hryvnia.
"Every year in this hall we collect the real intellectual potential of Ukraine. I want to thank the laureates, as well as all those who are involved in the fact that the prize has taken place and remains part of the appreciation of the great achievements of our scholars. I sincerely hope you do not stop in your creative scientific research, have a lot of strength, inspiration, health and opportunities to achieve new results ", - said Minister of Education and Science Lilia Grinevich.
She also briefly focused on the important changes that have been made recently to increase support for scientific research. This is, first of all, an increase in the financing of the work of young scientists, an increase of 2 times the scholarship of the President and the Cabinet for young scientists, the creation of a National Research Fund, the opening of centers for the collective use of scientific equipment, the provision of access to the budget for Scopus and Web of Science to all state universities and scientific institutions .
It should be noted that this year the State Prize in the field of science and technology has been awarded for the 50 th time - it was founded in 1969.
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Copper Fox Distillery: Rick Wasmund
I was always a fan of whiskey as well as very attuned to the fruit aromas of various wood.
Can you give us a bit of background about yourself and how you started in the whiskey industry?
Born in Rochester, NY but moved to Virginia after school. After school I worked as a Certified financial planner. I was always a fan of whiskey as well as very attuned to the fruit aromas of various wood. Inspired by a Johnnie Walker tasting in NY where they were waxing on about the alluring smell of peated malt, it got me think that I wanted to check out grain smoked with fruit wood. This was 1999, when I was 40 years old.
I was living in Virgina at the time, where there were a lot of old apple orchards, so naturally I thought an old apple factory would make for an ideal location for my first distillery. We incorporated in 2002, with a number of fits & starts, but finally moved into the Sperryville location in November 2004, then started distilling in 2005.
In 2010, I married, started a family and we all lived above the distillery. In 2015, we started a second distillery at an old motel complex in Williamsburg, VA that has 10 different buildings!
Can you tell us about your distillery,
and what makes it unique?
The Sperryville distillery is an old apple factory where we still malt our own barley by hand using fruit wood smoke, plus mature our whiskey using applewood, peachwood & oak wood chips that dangle in the spirits through a hole in the top of the barrels (this may account for an Angels' Share of up to 20%, but a beautiful whiskey).
Our Williamsburg distillery is an old motel that we converted, and now has a malting floor, a speakeasy, a tasting room, a built-in swimming pool, and an insulated barrelhouse (much like the warmer barrelhouses of India), and a string of old motel rooms that may be used for hospitality spaces in the future. We are within a mile of the famed William & Mary University.
Are there any little 'distilling' secrets you can let us in on?
There are no "secrets". (wink-wink). If I told you they wouldn't be a secret, now would they? Other than start with great clean grain. We used to work with a local farmer, but he passed away. Now we work with his family to source our grain.
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in the United States and around the planet,
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In your years in the industry, what have been
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The number of people who don't know by now how whiskey is made or do not understand the difference between Bourbon, Scotch and other styles of whiskey.
What are the big trends that are affecting the whiskey industry at the moment?
Ready-to-drinks seemed hot last year, and should be this year as well.
Are there any interesting stories from your time in the whiskey industry that you could share?
Love to give a shout out to way back in 2000, when I went to Scotland to learn how to malt some barley, and where I ran into the legendary distiller Jim McEwan. Jim encouraged me to follow my mission saying, "You got to do it". Speaking with him made distilling a calling! I knew then that I just had to embrace my destiny.
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I like seeing all these little distilleries making it, plus what the big guys are coming up with. It's just great being part of the larger distilling community.
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future of whiskey in the short term?
The future seems bright enough. It is delicious!
Why do you use the Glencairn Glass in your business and what makes it so special?
Glencairn is the epitome of whisky glasses! We want to be associated with the best, so why not use the best glassware. Of course, it enhances the whole experience and customers appreciate that we use them.
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New IJ school facilities bless and opened
SINGAPORE – Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus Our Lady of Good Counsel's (CHIJ OLGC) new school building was officially opened on Aug 1.
The school, which is situated on a hill in Serangoon Gardens, was blessed and dedicated by Archbishop Nicholas Chia. A Papal Blessing from Rome was delivered to school principal Catherine Seah.
Senior Minister of State for Finance and Transport Lim Hwee Hua declared the school officially opened and the school choir sang a specially written piece for the occasion. The girls also entertained the guests with a musical, "The BeeAttitude". In conjunction with the school opening, the National Education Gallery was also opened that evening by Senior Minister of Trade and Industry S. Iswaran.
The school had moved to holding facilities in Ang Mo Kio while undergoing PRIME (Programme for Rebuilding and IMproving Existing School).
Pupils and staff can now look forward to using the better equipped classrooms and new facilities.
Category: AUGUST 31, 2008, Vol 58, No 18
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Marymount Convent School celebrates 60th anniversary	(3 matches)
St Joseph's Church stained glass gets new lease of life after restoration	(3 matches)
A musical treat from the SFX youth choir (2 matches)
Assumption English School looks forward to new building	(2 matches)
Assumption Pathway commended for its supportive programmes	(2 matches)
Assumption Vocational Institute receives $28 million grant to enhance programmes and facilities	(2 matches)
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CHIJ (Kellock) celebrates 50 years	(2 matches)


My youngest - Grumpy- has been ill this week. He has not borne his mild malaise well. He has demonstrated all the patience and graciousness of a rhino with a migraine. He truly is suffering from man-flu - and therefore we must all suffer.
Thankfully this week I was sent a copy of the film "The Croods" on DVD to review. It will be on general release on DVD and Blu-ray on December 9 but through the miracle of blogging I had the chance to watch it early and it has saved my sanity.
Let me give you an example. We had a major meltdown from the less-than-patient patient because his brother didn't peel his banana correctly. My son pointed out there was no such thing as a correct way to peel a banana which prompted tantrum #2 from child and, to be honest, from tired and over emotional mummy.
The wailing (from both of us) could have gone on all night but thankfully we had a marvellous distraction in the form of "The Croods" which happily distracted Grumpy from his lecture on how to peel a banana as he settled to watch it for the 6th time. Yes, you read that right. In my desperation to keep him quiet and happy I have let my child watch this DVD back to back six times.
Luckily it is a great film so I have been happy to watch it over and over. From the creators of Madagascar and How To Train Your Dragon the movie is filled with memorable characters (I defy you not to love Grug) and colourful characters like Belt, a cute 'n furry pet/belt!
It's rare to find a film which holds the attention of our whole huge family. We range in age from 5-50-something and the children's tastes range from Zombie apocalypse type films to movies featuring over-happy American teens singing and dancing about being wizards, or cheerleaders or something - I dunno, my brain turns to mush when these things come on.
Meanwhile I am a Monty Python fan with a secret love of soppy rom-coms. DH loves action and adventure blockbusters. But we all loved "The Croods." Even DS#2 who was the least keen grudgingly admitted it wasn't all bad while the rest of us were laughing out loud at the antics of the antics of the fearful cave people who are forced to search for a new home when their cave is destroyed. They are helped by cool, buff newcomer Guy who, shock, horror, has IDEAS!
It is the perfect Christmas present for just about any age. I know even my 89-year-old Gran would love it and so would be just the thing to stick on when you are sick of re-runs and Christmas specials on the TV. It's lively enough to keep you awake after a large lunch and like many of the films from the clever people at DreamWorks it entertains on many levels to keep young and old entertained whilst offending no-one.
The Croods is rated U (Or G if you're Irish) which is deemed suitable for all. The cover does carry a warning; "contains mild threat" but my 5-year-old wasn't worried by anything in it. I found bits of the film a bit tear-jerking but bear in mind I had a sleepless night with my sick child, plus I'm a sucker for a bit of pathos anyway.
The rest of my family has just come home from school and started the film again - and on the 7th time of watching I'm still captivated. Even my daughter who saw the film at the cinema has enjoyed seeing it again on the small screen - plus now she has the added treat of watching the special features which come as a bonus on the DVD/Blu-ray yet. I'm not going to tell you anything about those- you'll just have to buy a copy and discover them yourself!
The final world comes from the sick boy by who said:"The punch monkeys are my favourite animals in it and I like Guy and Belt but I loved all of it. It stops me feeling poorly when I watch it."
Well you can't get a better recommendation than that can you?
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of The Croods on DVD from the nice people at Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Views and opinions of madmumof7 and my family of reviewers, ill and healthy, remain unbiased!
This film is the perfect elixir to a tough time. You are right that it is great for all ages too. We loved it and I'm sure, like you the grannies in the family would be rolling around laughing at some of the jokes too.


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Early morning drive to Jinka and visit a Konso village on the way. If its a Thursday, you can visit th Key Afar market one of the biggest in the Omo Valley that attracts different tribes such as the Tsemay, Benna, Ari and Bashada. Overnight stay in Jinka Resort Hotel.


Hard to believe but ... a new Faitiche website has been launched. The News posts of the old site have been transferred and saved (scroll down for archive) - unfortunately the images' original format is not compatible with the new layout. So please excuse a rather blurred retrospective view.
faitiche's bimonthly radio show on LYL. Next show's subject/title is Hysteria, on air November 2nd, 14:00-15:00. Afterwards as stream & download available.
Vinyl reissue of faitiche01 is now available.
ASUNA & Jan Jelinek: Signals Bulletin (faitiche18) - a new collaboration between the Japanese sound artist ASUNA and Jan Jelinek.
Gramm: Personal Rock (faitback09) - vinyl reissue of Jelinek's album debut from 2000 on Source Records.
Video/media artist Thomas Mohr uploaded a new work: Now on Facebook 4456-4333 includes music of Farben presents James DIN A4.
Second season of faitiche's BIMONTHLY radio show on LYL starts forthcoming week. Next show's subject/title is I'm lonely, on air Sept 7th, 14:00-15:00. Afterwards as stream & download available.
Faitiche is nearly ten years old.
October 2008 saw the release of Ursula Bogner: Recordings 1969-1988. The album will be reissued in a remastered version (LP/digital) to mark the label's tenth anniversary. The new version also includes four bonus tracks that were previously only available on a vinyl 7" single (Pluto hat einen Mond, Maas Media Verlag 2010). Release: Oct 26th 2018.
Ursula Bogner: "Schriftflechte", from the series "Texturobjekte" (paper, ceramic), year unknown.
A slide show triggers randomly Temple' s merged audio data (faitiche08-11, total running time 2:05:31) - Panopticon accompanies the Temple concrete block installation.


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India proposes incentives to woo Apple, Samsung suppliers
Published: January 15, 2020 11:50:11 am
Employees work on an assembly line in the mobile phone plant of Rising Stars Mobile India Pvt, a unit of Foxconn Technology Co, in Tamil Nadu in 2019. (Photographer: Karen Dias/Bloomberg)
India is considering a plan to offer subsidized loans to mobile handset manufacturers in a bid to attract Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co's suppliers to open factories in the nation, said a government official.
The proposals by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology includes offering interest subsidy on local borrowing by manufacturers, may form part of the federal budget to be unveiled on February 1, the official said, asking not to be identified citing rules on speaking to the media. It also includes setting up of industrial zones equipped with taxation and customs clearance, along with infrastructure such as roads, power and water supply, the official said.
India plans to make $190 billion worth of mobile phones by 2025 from $24 billion now, the official said. Two calls made to the spokesman of the ministry remained unanswered.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, which is under pressure to bring down a jobless rate that's the highest in 45 years, wants to attract overseas component makers and help boost the share of manufacturing in Asia's third-largest economy to a quarter of the nation's gross domestic product. Modi's flagship "Make in India" program has been foundering as poor road and port facilities deter investors.
There has been some success. Foxconn Technology Group, the largest assembler of Apple handsets, is ramping up manufacturing of iPhones in India. It already has two factories in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, where it makes devices for Xiaomi and Nokia. Adding more production in India would help Apple and Foxconn diversify from China amid ongoing trade tensions with the US.
The proposals have been forwarded to the finance ministry but no decision has been taken, the official said. With the manufacturing of high-end mobile handsets for Apple and Samsung, India plans to shift its export focus to Europe and the US, the official said.


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Inside the Story: Mustang News takes us behind the scenes of the new dorms being constructed at Cal Poly
Cal Poly students are currently waiting in anticipation for the reveal of the new housing complex, scheduled for completion in Fall 2018. While students wait for the construction fencing to be taken down and for the last touches of paint to be added, there is an exciting story unfolding in the present, not just in the future during the grand opening.
The new dorms currently under construction are to be named after the Northern Chumash tribe. By naming the dorms after the Chumash, the intent is to honor the native lands upon which the dorms are being constructed and instill respect for the historical culture among the new Freshman class.
Although the dorms are scheduled for completion this Fall, there is still important work to be done. Communicating both the importance and meaning of the Chumash language to a Freshman class of 1,475 thousand students is no easy undertaking, and the Cal Poly team involved in the housing project have strategic work.
"With such a huge project, it was really important to us that we got right to the source," said Reilly Roberts, Public Relations lead. "After meeting with multiple sources, we finally got connected to the Cal Poly team that made management decisions for the housing project."
Our team of student journalists at Mustang News met with Executive Director of University Housing, Jo Campbell, to learn about her team's behind-the-scenes efforts being made towards the creation of the new dorms honoring the Chumash.
Nestled in between the South Mountain Residence Halls, sits Campbell's headquarters at the University Housing office. Upon walking inside, there was an interactive exhibit featuring the yakʔityutyu residential community. A three dimensional model depicts the dorm layout, with sound machines attached to each building that play the pronunciation of each dorm name when pushed.
The visual sound board sparked some inspiration for our Interactive lead, Navid Golemohammadi. "One of the best ways to show how the new housing project is going to affect campus is through visually displaying how the change will shape the future student body's perception of the native names given to each new dorm," said Golemohammadi.
This was our first introduction as a team to the efforts being made to educate the Cal Poly community to the Chumash culture. However our lead writer, Erica Hudson, was already well versed in the Chumash cultural history. "For our story, I did my own background research on the history of the Northern Chumash people to help better understand their culture," Hudson said. "For this, I read news articles already published on the topic, as well as various historical articles on the Chumash people throughout California. I also attended interviews and reached out to involved parties with the project for additional interviews."
After experimenting with the sound board, we began our interview with Jo Campbell. Our audio/visual lead Mandie Geller set up mic equipment and her tripod, then the camera started rolling. "As the videographer, it was helpful to have planned out the interview questions in advance, so that during the interview I knew whether to make a tighter shot or wide angle shot in anticipation of their response to those questions," Geller explained.
To Geller's surprise, her camera flashed a "low battery" symbol halfway through the interview. We listened even more attentively, hanging onto Campbell's every word in case the camera died.
Mandie Geller focuses the camera on Jo Campbell
It was at this point that we learned perhaps the most interesting fact of the interview. Campbell revealed that prior to the construction of the new dorms, the Chumash language had never been written down before, it was only passed down orally.
"We are working with a linguist on campus. Because you can't use some of the symbols on a typical keyboard," Campbell said. "There are lots of systems on campus that do not support these characters, so how do we figure all that out logistically?"
From linguists to education outreach, there is so much more depth to preparing the new residence halls than only construction. After the team's interview process, we felt even more passionate about the project and amazed by the richness of the Chumash culture.
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Campaigning claimant law firm Thompsons has sought to open up a new front in the fight over the government's proposed whiplash reforms by asking the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to consider whether those from ethnic minorities will lose out when the insurance industry passes on any savings.
In the summer, research it commissioned from data analysts WebberPhillips found a "strong statistical relationship" between ethnic minority prevalence and higher insurance premiums in a postcode – what the researchers dubbed an 'ethnic penalty'.
A separate survey by Which? subsequently found further evidence of discrimination.
The findings were strongly disputed at the time by the Association of British Insurers, which refused to investigate the issue further, and Thompsons said the government has been similarly reluctant, while the Financial Conduct Authority has not responded to an approach either.
Thompsons is now asking the ECHR to intervene, arguing that potential indirect discrimination "cannot be ignored any longer" in the light of government claims that the reform savings will be passed on to consumers. As it happens, the 'Phillips' of WebberPhillips is former ECHR chairman Trevor Phillips.
Tom Jones, head of policy at Thompsons, said: "The government has a statutory duty to consider the race impact of its reforms and has admitted it doesn't have any data – but then turns its nose up at a robust piece of research by reputable experts that shows there is a problem.
The ECHR has the power to intervene in or institute legal proceedings, and can apply for an injunction if a service provider is likely to commit an act that is prohibited by the Equality Act 2010.
"We hope that the EHRC will take action to ensure that all motorists are treated equally and no one is subjected to an 'ethnic penalty'," said Mr Jones.
A spokesman for the EHRC said it was currently considering Thompsons' report.


A lonely Stuart has a very important announcement to make about the future of FRUK Unwrapped. Don't worry! We're not leaving you...at least not permanently. We're taking a winter break and will be back on February 15th.


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Scott Peters & Dwight Evans
Compare the voting records of Scott Peters and Dwight Evans in 2017-18.
Scott Peters
Represented California's 52nd Congressional District. This is his 3rd term in the House.
Dwight Evans
Represented Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District. This is his 2nd term in the House.
Scott Peters and Dwight Evans are from the same party and agreed on 89 percent of votes in the 115th Congress (2017-18).
But they didn't always agree. Out of 1171 votes in the 115th Congress, they disagreed on 132 votes, including 44 major votes.
June 26, 2018 — Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act
May 9, 2018 — Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act
Jan. 17, 2018 — World Bank Accountability Act of 2017
Dec. 20, 2017 — Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act
Nov. 7, 2017 — Save Local Business Act
Oct. 24, 2017 — Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act
May 18, 2017 — Thin Blue Line Act
March 16, 2017 — VA Accountability First Act
March 1, 2017 — Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness"
Jan. 12, 2017 — Commodity End-User Relief Act
Jan. 12, 2017 — SEC Regulatory Accountability Act
June 28, 2018 — Foster of Illinois Amendment No. 24
May 23, 2018 — Polis of Colorado Amendment No. 50
April 26, 2018 — Lipinski of Illinois Part A Amendment No. 78
April 26, 2018 — DeFazio of Oregon Part A Amendment No. 42
Nov. 8, 2017 — Rush of Illinois Amendment No. 4
Oct. 24, 2017 — Conyers of Michigan Part B Amendment No. 6
Oct. 24, 2017 — Cicilline of Rhode Island Part B Amendment No. 5
Oct. 24, 2017 — Jackson Lee of Texas Part B Amendment No. 4
Oct. 24, 2017 — Johnson of Georgia Part B Amendment No. 3
Oct. 24, 2017 — Cohen of Tennessee Part B Amendment No. 2
Oct. 11, 2017 — Providing for consideration of S. 585, the Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017; providing for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Sept. 7, 2017 — Jayapal of Washington Part B Amendment No. 84
Sept. 7, 2017 — Roybal-Allard of California Part B Amendment No. 74
July 13, 2017 — Blumenauer of Oregon Part B Amendment No. 13
July 13, 2017 — Blumenauer of Oregon Part B Amendment No. 8
May 25, 2017 — Jackson Lee of Texas Part B Amendment No. 1
Feb. 28, 2017 — Plaskett of Virgin Islands Amendment No. 4
Jan. 12, 2017 — Al Green of Texas Part A Amendment No. 3


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The Guardian view on the EU budget: hitting the wrong notes in Hamilton
Brussels has the authority to borrow for the EU as a whole in response to the coronavirus-induced economic crisis. But cuts to national budgets are not the way to repay bondholders
Lin-Manuel Miranda in Hamilton. 'Alexander Hamilton, the first US Treasury secretary, allowed the federal government to assume the war debts of the 13 former colonies'. Photograph: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
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The European Union is a global heavyweight in trade and climate. But in political terms, it is puny. For all the Brexit conspiracy theories of a "United States of Europe", the EU has no federal government. Brussels is not the continent's capital, but home to its bureaucracy. The club's power lies with member states that zealously guard their interests and scrupulously defend their sovereignty. They often recoil from shared burdens and a collective will.
The EU is not hiding plans of integration, it just has none of any note. Over the last three decades, the appetite for greater political and fiscal union has been shrinking, not growing. The EU's budget in 1993-1999 was 1.25% of the club's gross national income (GNI); for the next six years, beginning in 2021, the proposed budget of €1.07tn is just a shade over 1% of GNI. This seems too thin a sliver of European wealth for a continent that faces a possible ruinous recession caused by coronavirus.
Yet the cash agreed this week by leaders at one of the longest EU summits only tells half a story. As important is that the commission for the first time will be allowed, temporarily, to borrow in the markets to fund EU expenditure. At €750bn, over three years from 2021, the Next Generation EU fund is a bazooka, not a peashooter. Bonds will be issued, with the tab settled by 2058. It's not all good news. The promises that handouts would not be going to countries which undermine the rule of law ring hollow.
It would be a mistake to think this is Europe's "Hamiltonian moment". As history buffs and fans of the hit musical know, this was when Alexander Hamilton, the first US treasury secretary, allowed the federal government to assume the war debts of the 13 former colonies. Hamilton's new national bonds were backed by direct taxes. However, it is unlikely new EU taxation can be used to repay bondholders, as this would require unanimity among member states.
A financial transaction tax and a digital services tax have long been stalled, because Europe's leaders disagree about the measures. States don't seem keen to relinquish their national veto over taxation. It is also unrealistic, perhaps, to imagine the Netherlands accepting higher corporate taxes to pay for Italy's stimulus. Levies on carbon-intensive goods coming into the EU are a good idea. But such duties are designed to damp down demand and won't provide a steady cashflow. Besides a proposed plastic tax, Lucas Guttenberg of the Jacques Delors Centre notes, there is no new resource.
The scheme could work if the European Central Bank was allowed to purchase the bonds and cancel the debt, or hold them in perpetuity. The ECB has been running, in a roundabout way, bond-buying operations in the markets to support EU nations' fiscal deficits. But the central bank won't be permitted to hold Next Generation EU bonds. Emma Clancy, an economist with the Green/Left bloc in the European parliament, perceptively noted the persistent failure "to deal with the fundamental contradictions of the EU's economic architecture".
The main problem with the EU's proposed bond issue is that there seems no realistic means of repayment other than future reductions in the union's budget or higher contributions from financially constrained member states. There appear to be deep cuts earmarked for health, innovation and cohesion funds in the budget as a quid pro quo for the emergency measures. EU states that rely on such cash for investment may, without it, end up trapped in a permanent austerity spiral.
All this means that the European parliament took a fair stand against the budget this week. MEPs are worried that the EU's long-term priorities are being sacrificed on the altar of the recovery. Parliamentarians are right to ask for more budget cash and to pin down the council on the new revenue streams to finance Covid-19 spending. More time is needed to ensure that the budget is a proper response to one of the sharpest economic contractions in recent history. The crisis has served as a catalyst for change. But that change must work to encourage open, constructive and democratic relations on the continent.


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A gift of Hill Country property from Kay and Charles "Charlie" Pence '51 will support Texas A&M University programs close to their hearts.
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Kay and Charles Pence '51 are giving back to Texas A&M through proceeds from the sale of their family ranch.
When asked what inspired Kay and Charles "Charlie" Pence '51 to give back to Texas A&M University, they answered without a hint of hesitation: "Because it's the best university around."
The couple are no strangers to supporting Texas A&M. Their extensive giving record includes more than $2 million in support of students and programs, with more than 30 scholarships benefiting the Corps of Cadets. Most recently, the Pences committed a unique planned gift in the form of a retained life estate.
After their lifetimes, proceeds from the sale of their family ranch in Comfort, Texas, will support Texas A&M areas that reflect Kay's love for animals and Charlie's appreciation for the Corps. A portion of their gift will create Corps 21 Scholarships, which are awarded to cadets who exhibit high academic and leadership standards. "The Corps has seen so much improvement and growth in the past few years, and we want the organization to keep thriving," said Charlie, who served in the U.S. Army after graduation. "Today's cadets have an incredible academic record. And with the Corps' growing numbers, there's an increased need for financial assistance."
In addition to creating a scholarship endowment for veterinary students, their gift will also support programs in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. One such program is the Courtney Grimshaw Fowler Equine Therapeutic Program, or Courtney Cares, which is a premier Texas A&M equine therapy program. The organization offers free horseback riding therapy sessions to veterans and children and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities. Additionally, their gift will provide assistance to help cover the cost of treatment for veterans' service and military animals at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
THREE STEPS TO CREATE A RETAINED LIFE ESTATE
The technique the Pences used to make their gift is especially useful to those who are considering gifts of property to support Texas A&M. A retained life estate gift results in a significant charitable income tax deduction. "The deduction can be used in the year of the gift and five years into the future," said Glenn Pittsford '72, vice president for gift planning at the Texas A&M Foundation.
There are three simple steps to create a retained life estate gift:
An individual transfers ownership of their home, farm or ranch to the Texas A&M Foundation. The deed includes a provision that gives the homeowner the right to retain use of the property for the rest of his or her life.
The individual and the Foundation sign a maintenance, insurance and taxes agreement to ensure that the homeowner will keep the property in good condition, maintain property insurance and pay property taxes.
When the owners of the life estate pass away, the Foundation sells the property. Proceeds will benefit Texas A&M students, faculty, colleges or programs as you wish.
Kay and Charlie emphasized their admiration for the veterinary college, noting its impact on students, the local community and the state through initiatives like Courtney Cares and Eli's Fund. They've also been impressed with the college's emergency response efforts following hurricanes Rita, Ike and Harvey. "When people think of a veterinary school, they usually think of hospitals," Kay said. "But ours is so much more than that."
The remaining portion of the couple's gift will benefit the Singing Cadets, Texas A&M's premier men's chorus. Since its roots as an on-campus glee club in 1893, the group has traveled throughout Texas, the United States and overseas to spread the spirit, sound and tradition of Texas A&M. "Their concerts reach thousands of people who have no other contact with the university," Kay added. "They represent our Aggie family everywhere they go."
Making a retained life estate gift is simple: An individual gifts their property by deeding it to the Foundation while retaining the life estate, which the Foundation sells after his or her lifetime. Proceeds benefit areas of the donor's choosing at Texas A&M. The gift provides a significant and immediate tax deduction while allowing property owners to maintain lifetime use of their treasured ranch or home.
"We realized we could donate our ranch, but still enjoy the beauty of it," Charlie said. "The option was so flexible: It gives us a home and an opportunity to designate our funds to programs we're passionate about, while letting Texas A&M know that we are committed to giving back."
After a 27-year career in executive positions with ExxonMobil, Charlie retired in 1982. Today, he keeps busy acting as chairman of SiEnvironmental, which provides gas and sewer services to residents in the greater Houston area. Kay served for 35 years in the trust and financial services industry and now tends to a 10-acre vineyard she planted four years ago.
"We're very humbled to support this university we love so much," Kay said. "There's really nothing truer than the popular statement, 'From the outside looking in, you can't understand it, and from the inside looking out, you can't explain it.'"
To learn more about making a planned gift that can benefit you, your family and the university, contact Glenn Pittsford '72 (below).
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After breakfast, you'll be picked up for an exclusive Veuve Clicquot experience which will cover some of the key locations for Veuve Clicquot. In this beautiful setting in champagne, you'll discover the soul of champagne: the vineyards. You'll be met by members of the Veuve Clicquot team, who will introduce you to the secrets of some of their most iconic vineyards at this crucial time of year.
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There are sighs, monosyllabic grunts and groans, breathless mutterings. There are references to God. There are curses, of course, and sometimes long vituperative whisperings, best said in a foreign language, questioning the heritage of the table or the balls, or questioning why fate has turned cruel or why we ever took up this infernal game. The vernacular of the billiard world is rich in the things we say when we miss or when others miss.
"Hole," "in the hole," "found the hole" or "around" are expressions that need no explanation to anyone who has played, or watched, the game for five minutes. Of all the expressions, the only one sadder than "in the hole" is "in the hole again." "I couldn't do that if I tried" explains a hole where none seems to exist (but does).
"Kiss" is usually uttered softly, but bitterly, much like a curse word. It can be expressed before or after the intermeddling obstruction. Indeed, the kiss has contributed greatly to the argot of billiards. "Bam!" is said disgustingly when the rogue object ball decides to intervene. "Too many balls on the table" expresses the same concept. "Just left," a shortened version of "Just left the station," is used when the first object ball moves the second object ball out of the scoring path of the cue ball. "Over the grave" is also used to refer to the same situation, where the cue ball travels over the spot where ball 3 once resided.
"I'd have liked to see the end of that" and "it would have scored" are typically said when the cue is kissed out by the first object ball. This expression is often used on a difficult or multiple rail shot that seems destined to tally until the intervention of the object ball.
"Corner" is said, self-deprecatingly or critically, when the cue ball finds the intersection of the cushions when it should have been played shorter or longer. "In and out" is a synonym for "corner." A cruel derivative of "corner" is "corner player," denoting one who frequently finds the corner rather than the score.
"Hit it, Alliss," a golf expression for leaving a putt short, is used in billiards to express a similar concept. "I didn't eat my Wheaties" or "I didn't take my vitamins" are also common when the cue, after traveling five or six rails, stops just short of scoring.
The adjective "too" finds itself in many expressions of exasperation. "Too thick, too thin, too fat, too short, too long, too fast, too slow." Each is self-explanatory. In this category falls "too good," which is typically said to express a hit thinner than necessary. A closely related expression is "save that hit," again used when the hit is thinner than necessary. The concept of a hit being "too good" is confusing, if not contradictory. Robert Byrne once asked Törbjörn Blomdahl if he was familiar with the expression. He was not. After the explanation, Blomdahl gave a quizzical look and explained that you can't hit a ball too good. The hit is good if it scores. If it doesn't score, it's bad. So, "too good" is bad for a professional. But, for the amateur, "too good" or "save that hit" are curiously reassuring, as the player knows that he can indeed hit a thin (very thin) ball. He just didn't need to do it on that shot.
"That was a quiet shot" is used when the cue misses all balls and travels a very lonely, and near-silent, journey around the table. "Air ball," a phrase borrowed from basketball, is similarly used to refer to such a shot.
Opponents will often offer condolences. "You got robbed," "good hit," "good idea" and "nice try" are common. "Thought it scored" or "it missed?" are often heard, best said sincerely and between friends.
"Shooter knows" is a comment said by players or spectators when the player at the table picks up his chalk and turns to sit down while the cue is still rolling. Among amateurs, the hit is often noticeably poor, making the shooter know it will miss immediately. In professional games, however, a player sometimes picks up his chalk and retreats to this chair when it seems the cue will surely score, but, alas, it does not, missing by a micro-meter. The shooter truly knows.
Another explanatory expression is, "I couldn't decide whether to play it long or short," which explains a miss that was either too short or too long because the undecisive shooter played the shot in the middle. For those using (or misusing) mathematical systems, "I added wrong" is a common refrain. Variants of this expression involve incorrect subtraction, multiplication and division. Often said to place blame where it truly belongs, on the shooter (or on his math skills).
Of course, the things we say after a loss, which no doubt involved a cornucopia of misses (too short, too long, too thick, too thin), deserve separate treatment. Observations about the fickle nature of the balls ("I didn't have any positions" or "the balls rolled wrong") are common. At times, the simple explanations can venture into elaborate alibis. Just over 100 years ago, The New York Times printed a short piece entitled "Billiard Player's 'Alibi,'" which recounted a 3-cushion game in the dead of winter in Cleveland, Ohio. After struggling through many scoreless innings, one player asked the referee about the outside temperature. "Eighteen above and a stiff northeast gale blowing," the ref replied. "That's it," the player mused, "I knew I was off my game. No wonder." He went on to explain that the cold temperature must have frozen Lake Erie, causing the earth to tip slightly. "You see in Winter the water in Lake Erie is billions of tons heavier than in Summer. That throws tables out of true and they have to be adjusted to conditions." His game was always better in the Summer, he offered. Yes, the things we say.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Andy Janquitto is a former USBA president, billiard player and frequent contributor to 3CushionBilliard.com. Writing, like 3-C, is one of his hobbies. He has a lot to say because he often misses! For another one of his writing efforts, visit www.oleoheir.com.


I'm lucky to be on the RNA New Writers' Scheme again this year, and I have to get Book 2 finished. Draft five is underway and I've just changed my 18thc main character's ("mc") name to one which suits her perfectly.
Scribbling notes about how my mc feels about her father's death doesn't count.
Something that's worked well in the past with this particular friend. We haven't exchanged work for a few years and I think it will help us both.
I still have piles of research books, which I shall use when I need them ONLY.
I shall not abandon my manuscript and wallow in 'I just can't write' self-pity; and suddenly find clearing out the cupboard under the stairs a good idea.
If I apply the 'treat writing like a job' technique, it seems to work well for me.
When I'm drafting new words, to set a word count; and when I'm editing, to set a number of scenes to edit.
When I don't reach my daily target, treat it as a 'one off'' and continue the next day as if I did.
Wishing you a belated Happy New Year, and the best of luck with your writing in 2015!
My Beginner's Guide to Twitter for Writers.
Plus I have fabulous guests to follow on the neetsmarketing blog, including 'Alison Morton on Twitter' on 6 February 2015, and 'The Romaniacs on Blogging and using Social Media as a Group' on 6 March 2015.
Hi Anita, that is an impressive list of things to keep you on track. I write goals for myself every week, and try to stick to them as much as I can. Good luck with getting your novel finished.
Excellent advice, Anita. Will try to follow it if I ever get to that stage!
Thanks Wendy! And for the retweet on Twitter.
Excellent tips and ones that I should follow, especially number 3.
It looks like a very good plan, Anita - I do hope you achieve all you want to in 2015. And I completely agree about only doing the research you need, when you need it!
Hi Anita, these are great goals and I hope you get to hit all of them this year. Best of luck with the novel and have a fabulous 2015!
Thanks so much Claudine, you too!
Thanks Vikki, best of luck with your work in progress!
Spreadsheets and writing don't go well together, at least in my world, but you do have some other good tips here.
Thanks for your comment Sage. I'm a big fan of using an outline spreadsheet when planning and editing, as it helps me apply a business-like approach to the creative process :-).
Good luck with no 2. I am working on my 4th or 5th one for the NWS. Not been that serious about it before but this year I am, and intend to complete it this year and send it in.
Thanks very much Julie! Best of luck with yours too.


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Medical marijuana supporters march in Michigan
Posted: May 2, 2013 9:17 PM EST | Updated: Nov 6, 2014 12:46 AM EST
MICHIGAN -- Medical marijuana supporters told Michigan lawmakers to "Loosen up and play fair" Wednesday.
Supporters marched on the state capitol to protest new restrictions the state is considering.
Michigan voters approved medical marijuana in 2008 but several restrictions have been put in place since.
Now users and caregivers are fed up.
"It's got to be fair, it's just got to be even across the board. I don't know if they could ever figure out a way to tax it or not, that wouldn't bother me," said Len Tabias, medical marijuana supporter.
Last month, a new law went into effect requiring stricter screenings by doctors for medical marijuana use.
Those with certain past convictions are also now banned from becoming caregivers to supply the drug.


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Chia seeds are chameleons in the kitchen. Because they're flavorless, they're added just as easily into sweet green smoothies as they are to rice pilaf. Even the texture of chia changes depending on how you use them. Straight out of the package they're crunchy like poppy seeds, but after exposure to liquid for just a few minutes they gel up and take on a tapioca-like consistency.
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Candles can be oh-so-romantic and smell good too, but fans of their mood-enhancing and aroma therapeutic properties are often all too oblivious to the dark side of tea lights. Every time a tea light is lit, it's a mini crude oil combustion in the home.
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We left Lubbock yesterday with no particular destination in mind, just a map, eight weary travelers, a loaded down trailer, and a desire to see the Texas countryside. Being a bunch of country boys, we made sure to include our camping gear and planned on sleeping beneath the Texas stars somewhere along our journey. We need to get to Galveston by Saturday, so I found a town in the general direction and set a new destination on the Garmin.
We reached Abilene in about 3 hours and asked a grocery store clerk her advice on camping locations in the area. She suggested Fort Phantom Lake. So, we drove another 7 miles north to our destination. After driving in past the NO CAMPING! sign, pitching tents, and making plain ham sandwiches on bread we were settled in for the night.
Before too long we heard some commotion. It turned out to be two local Texas boys trapping bait for their bass fishing trip the next day. They had large nets that they were tossing out and bringing in ghost minnows. They couldn't have been nicer to us and they even allowed us to try a few tosses ourselves. We didn't bring anything in. I think we might need some more practice tossin minnow nets.


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Ford could get hit with $1.3 billion penalty for importing vans from Europe
New York (CNN Business)For years, Ford would build its Transit Connect vans in Turkey, then ship them to the United States, where the windows and seats were immediately stripped out of many of the vehicles to convert them into cargo vans.
The reason? To pay only a 2.5% duty imposed on passenger vehicles imported from Europe rather than the 25% duty the US imposed on trucks.But in 2013 US Customs and Border Protection changed its ruling, saying that those vehicles should have been taxed at the 25% rate all along. Ford fought the decision in court, but lost the final legal skirmish last year when the US Supreme Court declined to hear the case. And the automaker paid the back tariffs owed on those past imports.
On Thursday Ford (F) disclosed just how much more that legal loss may cost it. The company said that US Customs is considering a monetary penalty of $652 million to $1.3 billion — on top of the higher duties it has already paid.
Ford said it intends to fight the penalty, as well as additional duties of $181 million that it said US Customs is seeking for those past imports.Read More"The Transit Connect program was designed and executed to comply with long-standing tariff rules," Ford said in a statement about the case. "We will rightly continue to vigorously defend Ford's actions here and contest any [additional] duties and penalty. The government's argument sharply contradicted all precedents, including many of CBP's own rulings."Ford still builds the Transit Connect vans in Europe — in Spain rather than Turkey — and ships them to the United States, where it pays the duty. One upside is that it no longer has to pay for seats and windows that are never used or the cost of converting the vans.
Ford to sell all-electric Transit cargo vans in the USThe reason for such a significant duty on imported trucks rather than cars goes back to the administration of President Lyndon Johnson, and a fight over a European tax on chickens imported from the United States. Johnson imposed the duties on trucks in retaliation.
For the most part, it can be argued that Ford and other US automakers weren't harmed by the duty, as they faced less competition for their own trucks. The Ford F-150 pickup has been the best-selling vehicle of any kind in the United States for more than 40 years, and pickups are among the most profitable vehicles sold by Ford, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis, the automaker formerly known as Fiat Chrysler.The Transit Connect and the larger Transit cargo van, which is made in Kansas City, are among the most important vehicles for Ford, even if they are little known to many car buyers. Ford has become a leader in the commercial vehicle sector around the globe, and the two Transit cargo vans are key to that business.
USTR tariffs: US announces new delayed tariffs against six countries in response to taxes targeting large tech companies
Cannabis company growing weed in Colombia goes public in US


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· Students Will Be Able To (SWBAT) explain why oil and water do not mix.
· SWBAT connect the concept to their everyday lives.
· SWBAT create a bookmark showing the oil resist water concept.
Why does oil resist water?
Why is that concept important?
What are some examples of oil resisting water in your everyday life?
5×5 Gelli Arts® Printing plates, oil pastels, bright colored acrylic paint that has been watered down, heavyweight paper cut into bookmark sized pieces, damp sponge, hole punch, and yarn/fibers for the tassel.
· Bookmark: A piece of paper that holds the place in a book.
As a class, talk about the oil resist water concept and how it applies to everyday life. Show the method with a bottle filled with oil and water. Demonstrate how to achieve this using the Gelli Arts® plate.
Step one: Students will use oil pastels to draw outlines of images, letters, shapes, and ideas onto the bookmark paper.
Step two: Students use color mixing knowledge to decide what two or three colors they would use on their printing plate. Colors should look good together and not mix into a muddy gray or brown. Tip: If you don't have enough brayers, use a damp sponge to dab small amounts of paint onto the plate which creates a fun texture.
Step three: Lay the bookmark paper (oil pastel side down) on top of the plate and rub the back of the paper. Lift the print. If there are white spots replace the bookmark to pick up the leftover paint off of the plate.
Step four: Students can speed up the drying process by fanning the bookmark or using a hair dryer on the cool setting.
Step five: Once the paint is dry, students will use a craft stick to gently scrape away the paint from the oil pastel areas to reveal their designs.
Step seven: Students will use a hole punch at the top of their paper, then add yarn/fibers through the hole to create a tassel.


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Spathobatis (from  , 'blade' and   'ray') is an extinct genus of ray from the Jurassic period of Europe.

Spathobatis had a body similar to that of a modern guitarfish, being highly flattened and widened, specializing the creature for a life on the ocean floor. Although it is one of the earliest known fossil rays, it already resembled modern forms in a number of ways. Like them, its eyes and spiracles were located atop the head, its mouth and gill slits were positioned on the underside of the body, and it had greatly expanded pectoral fins for swimming.

Distinctive features of Spathobatis included flattened teeth, suitable for eating shellfish, and an elongated snout that was presumably used to probe for food on the muddy sea floor.

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Prehistoric cartilaginous fish genera
Jurassic cartilaginous fish
Jurassic fish of Europe
Rajiformes

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Obama makes a statement to the media regarding events in Egypt on Aug. 15 in Chilmark Mass.
More than 600 people were killed during clashes between Egyptian security forces and supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi on Wednesday.
President Barack Obama has announced the cancelation of US-Egypt military exercises following the latest killings in the country, without talking about suspending Washington's annual military aid to Cairo.
"While we want to sustain our relationship with Egypt, our traditional cooperation cannot continue as usual when civilians are being killed in the streets and rights are being rolled back," Obama said on Thursday.
"As a result, this morning, we notified the Egyptian government that we are canceling our biannual joint military exercise, which was scheduled for next month," he added.
A joint military exercise, called Operation Bright Star, had been due to take place in the Sinai region next month.
The US president also said that his government "strongly condemns" the violence in Egypt.
Meanwhile, the US State Department issued a travel warning on Thursday, warning American citizens not to travel to Egypt and urging those already there to leave the country.
Obama, however, did not announce suspension of $1.3 billion annual military aid to Egypt.
Obama refused to describe the military's removal of Morsi as "a coup," a declaration that would require ending US aid to Egypt. Some American lawmakers called on the Obama administration to cut off aid to Egypt.
"While President Obama condemns the violence in Egypt, his administration continues to send billions of taxpayer dollars to help pay for it," Republican Sen. Rand Paul said.
"Mr. President, stop skirting the issue, follow the law, and cancel all foreign aid to Egypt," Paul said.


Descending from grandparents who traveled from homes in Hungary and Russia, silent lotus was born in America. He was raised in the small unique and historic community of Roosevelt, N.J.
In his mid twenties he left for the island of St. Maarten in the Caribbean to give priority to his talents as a visual artist. There he began a friendship with the songwriter Doug Shawe. And after two years, as crew of a 30-meter sailboat, he ventured across the Atlantic Ocean along with the owner, film producer Saul Zaentz. From the Mediterranean he traveled overland through Europe and settled in the city of Rotterdam. By the late 1970's,under his birth name CHASAN he began to exhibit his prints, paintings, sculptures and silk shawls in galleries and museums.
From 1988 through 1991 he worked with the architect Maurizio Brocato in Sicily and painted in Milan at the invitation of Alessandro Goppion. In the early '90s he traveled for the first time to India to visit his brother who resides in Pondicherry. The nature of Ecuador was unveiled to him in the autumn of 2000 by the countries leading ornithological painter, his cousin, Paul Greenfield. During the spring of 2001 he met the artist Nermin Kura and over the next few years she introduced him to Istanbul and the culture of Turkey. The oeuvre of his visual art is known as "Icons Of Silence".
The flow of poetry blossomed a year after the turn of the century and in the following five years there were well over two thousand poems in his archive "Listening To Love". They have found their way to being presented in Europe and America�some on to the stage, others in exhibitions, pages of print journals, as well as poetry websites. His poem Feel The Peace was selected for the "Other Voices Anthology" due out in print in December 2006. Interviews have been published in the journals Tiferet and Sacred Journey.
In November of 2004 in Brugge Belgium, there was an hour long performance of the poetry 'Listening To Love' created by the singer Lieve Blondelle together with the dancer Sabrina Spronk that was held in a cultural center that was formerly the Magdalena Church built circa 1800.
Along with the flow of art & poetry there has always been a presence that has attracted people to look for his spiritual guidance. He shares his vision individually as well as through seminars and retreats in many countries.
Tiferet Journal is "a multi-faith literary magazine featuring poetry and prose that help reveal Spirit through the written word." Includes a link to a published poem by silent lotus.
A blog-based community working to realize peace on many levels. Links to silent lotus's poetry.
Selected poems by silent lotus.
Includes some poems by silent lotus.
Contemporary spiritual poets, including silent lotus.
Silent lotus's contribution to the Poets Against War collection.


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Kepler lifts the veil on mysterious unnamed dwarf planet
A distant, dark new world is larger than we thought, and its surface could be covered with volatile ices, a new study finds. Bill Condie reports.
An artist's conception of 2007 OR10. Astronomers suspect that its dark reddish colour is due to the presence of irradiated methane.
A mysterious dwarf planet orbiting the Sun out past Neptune, is much larger than previously thought, a new study concludes.
At 1,535 kilometres in diameter (about a third smaller than Pluto and 250 kilometres more than thought), it is the largest unnamed body in the solar system and the third largest of the known half a dozen dwarf planets.
The body is known only as 2007 OR10.
NASA's Kepler spacecraft, its mission now known as K2, observed it for 19 days in late 2014 and, for the new paper, scientists combined that data with archival data from the infrared Herschel Space Observatory.
"K2 has made yet another important contribution in revising the size estimate of 2007 OR10," said Geert Barentsen, Kepler/K2 research scientist at NASA's Ames Research Center in California.
"But what's really powerful is how combining K2 and Herschel data yields such a wealth of information about the object's physical properties."
New K2 results peg 2007 OR10 as the largest unnamed body in our solar system and the third largest of the current roster of about half a dozen dwarf planets. The dwarf planet Haumea has an oblong shape that is wider on its long axis than 2007 OR10, but its overall volume is smaller.
KONKOLY OBSERVATORY/ANDRÁS PÁL, HUNGARIAN ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION/IVÁN ÉDER, NASA/JHUAPL/SWRI
Being bigger than thought raises the likelihood that its surface is covered in volatile ices of methane, carbon monoxide and nitrogen, which would be easily lost to space by a smaller object.
"It's thrilling to tease out details like this about a distant, new world – especially since it has such an exceptionally dark and reddish surface for its size," said András Pál at Konkoly Observatory in Budapest, Hungary, who led the research.
The object is also rotating more slowly than almost any other body orbiting our sun, and takes nearly 45 hours to complete a daily spin. Its elliptical orbit brings it nearly as close to the sun as Neptune, it is currently twice as far from the sun as Pluto.
K2 uses the same technique as the previous Kepler mission to spot exoplanets. It searches for the tiny, telltale dip in the brightness of a star can be the signature of a planet passing, or transiting, in front – as we saw Mercury do with our own Sun this week.
In the video, above, the apparent movement of the faint dwarf planet (indicated with the arrow) among the stars is caused by the changing position of Kepler as it orbits around the sun.
The diffuse light sweeping across is a reflection from the much brighter planet Mars passing nearby.
Figuring out anything about these small objects so far from Earth is tricky. Before the stunning images taken in last year's fly-by of Pluto by the New Horizon's spacecraft, even it was just a blurry blob to us.
As they appear as mere points of light, it can be a challenge to determine their size and depends on whether the light they emit represents a smaller, brighter object, or a larger, darker one.
The discovery of the very slow rotation by K2 was essential for the team to construct more detailed models that revealed the peculiarities of this dwarf planet.
The rotation measurements even included hints of variations in brightness across its surface.
Together, the two space telescopes allowed the team to measure the fraction of sunlight reflected by 2007 OR10 (using Kepler) and the fraction absorbed and later radiated back as heat (using Herschel).
Putting these two data sets together provided a clear estimation of the dwarf planet's size and how reflective it is.
Naming rights for 2007 OR10 go to the object's discoverers – astronomers Meg Schwamb, Mike Brown and David Rabinowitz who first spotted it in 2007 as part of a survey to search for distant solar system bodies using the Samuel Oschin Telescope at Palomar Observatory near San Diego.
"The names of Pluto-sized bodies each tell a story about the characteristics of their respective objects. In the past, we haven't known enough about 2007 OR10 to give it a name that would do it justice," said Schwamb.
"I think we're coming to a point where we can give 2007 OR10 its rightful name."
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Review: Shang-a-Lang, Kings Head Theatre
Camilla Gurtler February 4, 2014 MusicalOff West EndReviews90 views
Realising you aren't 20 anymore, that you will never be young again, and that you are hitting the big 4-0 is something most people will describe as a nightmare. A reminder that the age you feel inside is not the same as the number you'll be labelled as is depressing.
For Pauline, the big number is a reminder she is still without kids, husband and a happy ending. As an attempt to relive the good old teenage years she goes to Butlins with best friend Jackie for a '70s weekend that should take them back to happier times. But as the two friends are joined by loose tag-a-long Lauren, waiting for the Bay City Rollers to take them back in time, the three women realise that though they feel the same inside, time has changed them and their lives are far from what they imagined them to be.
Catherine Johnson, best known as the writer of the musical and film Mamma Mia!, explores the tragedy of growing up in Shang-a-Lang, a naughty, bad-ass version of the Mamma Mia! trio with adults losing it and trying to divert themselves from the train wreck of midlife crisis. Johnson's writing is clever, funny and like a flashing energy ball, but it's the cast's three ballsy women who drive the piece full speed. Losing (it to put it mildly), Lisa Kay, Kellie Batchelor and Samantha Edmonds create a dysfunctional trio you can't help but love, even if it feels slightly wrong at times. They are selfish, whiney, out-of-control and so real and vulnerable that you have to applaud the actresses for their bravery showing real women with depth, imperfections and humour. Their male counterparts are a great support, but it is very clearly the women who run this piece, and how liberating that is.
Robert Wolstenholme's direction is clear, and the audience interaction creates a natural openness and sense of fun. It brings us closer to the characters and their story as if we've been invited into their room by special invitation. Christopher Hone's design cleverly morphs to support and simplify the space; the set is very '70s and creates a real sense of nostalgia together with the ridiculous Abba-inspired outfits. Although Johnson's writing has depth, it still has the undertones of a darker Mamma Mia! and the audience target does seem to be aimed at an older bracket. But even if you have no clue yet how it feels to turn 40, have no kids of your own and weren't born to experience the '70s, then Shang-a-Lang is still good fun. Treat your parents to a night in the theatre, they will thank you.
Shang-a-Lang is playing at King's Head Theatre until 15 February.
Catherine JohnsonChristopher HoneKellie BatchelorLisa KayMamma Mia! Shang-a-LangRobert WolstenholmeSamantha Edmonds
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Camilla is a director and writer originally from Denmark, now living in London. She trained on the Young Directors' Programme with StoneCrabs Theatre Company and is currently doing her MA in Directing at Drama Centre.


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THE ISLANDS AND THE WHALES
Saturday, May 20, 2017 3:30pm
In the remote Faroe Islands, inhabitants have hunted seabirds and pilot whales for millennia. An isolated culture based on food and folklore, the Faroese built their traditions around survival. "In the past, nature was giant and humans tiny ... and now it's the other way around." Soaring aerial cinematography shows a community, historically dependent upon and devoted to nature, losing connection with the natural world. Native sea birds are disappearing and a local doctor discovers that marine pollution is making the whale meat toxic. Suddenly, their ancient way of life may have an expiry date. A surprise visit from celebrity animal rights activist Pamela Anderson and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society injects a perceived cultural imperialism and ignorance into an already complex debate involving health, identity, environment, and human and animal welfare issues. The Islands and the Whales takes a stimulating sideways approach to the loss of environment and traditional beliefs.
Winner, Grand Jury Prize DOC NYC
Nominee for Best documentary, BAFTA Scotland
Winner, Best Emerging Filmmaker HOTDOCS
Winner Best Film, Wild and Scenic Festival
Winner Best Documentary, Irvine International Film Festival
Winner Best Documentary, Reykjavik IFF
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Mike Day is a cinematographer, director and producer from Scotland. Originally trained as a lawyer, Mike made the transition into film in 2009 when he headed off into the Scottish Outer Hebrides on a boat with a camera and met the Guga Hunters of Ness. The resulting documentary was commissioned by the BBC and screened internationally. Mike then went on to be one of EDN's 12 for the Future, and one of 10 to watch in The Filmmaker Magazine. Supported by Sundance Institute, San Francisco Film Society, Creative Europe, Creative Scotland, Wellcome Trust, and the Danish Film Institute Mike then made the feature documentary, The Islands and the Whales in the Faroe Islands, released in 2016 the film has gone on to win awards and a BAFTA Scotland nomination and is due for UK release in 2017.


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Your furniture has just been delivered and setup and you notice its missing something. Accessories!
We try our hardest to deliver a wow factor to customers from the second you step into our showroom and see all of our beautiful furniture and homeware. We want to create excitement and inspiration with what you can do with your space. We stock over 3000 various accessories and homeware, from beautiful glassware to stylish outdoor torches so that you can create a look that is unique for your space.
Consider what your space is for first, lounge, dining or perhaps a bit of both. What colours do you currently have around the house or what theme do you have around your home. A few popular themes are nautical, colonial, modern, colourful, scandinaivian, reclaimed/recycled, new york apartment.
Now you know the look your going for its time to add in the accessories and homeware. Lighting is very important as we find most of our customers use there space in the evening as well as the day. To create a relaxed & easy going atomsphere consider candle light, torches and organic designed shaped LEDs.
Glassware can add a lot of character to a dining or lounge space, accompinied with a great set of porcealn & cutlrey you can turn a space into a magazine cover look easily! Conside also textured placemats, colour matching or colours that work together e.g. black and white, blue & white, green & yellow.
If you need any help for ideas don't hesitate to contact us!


The Bay of Fundy supplies some of the tastiest seafood on the East Coast.
This is the perfect reason to enjoy a delicious seafood dinner in beautiful Charlotte County. There are plenty of options to get your seafood fix! If you are looking to sit and relax, there are numerous restaurants, diners, and pubs that will always make you feel welcomed. If you are driving through and need a quick bite to eat, Charlotte County has several take outs that will fill your tummy with the yummiest seafood!
Most Charlotte County restaurants, pubs, and take outs are seafood based which makes finding a place to eat super easy!
The Harbour Front and The Gables in St. Andrews, and 5 Kings in St. Stephen, all have a fancier vibe with fantastic lobster dishes that will make you mouth water.
The Red Herring Pub in St. Andrews, Pub on Main in St. George, and Harbour Road Pub in Blacks Harbour, are great stops for delicious fish and chips.
Carman's Diner and McNay's Diner in St. Stephen have some of the best lobster rolls around!
King Street Takeout and Oak Bay Takeout in St. Stephen offer delicious fish and chips and breaded haddock.
Ossie's Lunch, and Uncle Mayn's in St. George offers massive seafood platters that could be shared with two. Along with yummy clams!
The Clam Digger in St. Andrews is very popular for its tasty seafood platter and lobster rolls!
Last but not least, Jonesie's in Pennfield has a menu for seafood poutines that you just cannot get anywhere else!
Whether you want to sit and stay awhile or grab a quick bite on your way through, you will definitely get your seafood fix and it will be so worth it!


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a&e erlebnis:reisen creates tours which are custom-made. Furthermore, we deliver travel experiences which add value to the customers understanding the destination's culture and people. The company motto is "Experiencing encounters on eye level" and reflects the sentiment of travels with the exchange of contact with the host community and culture.
We are a special tour operator for southern and eastern Africa. We offer comfort to luxury travel from self drive trips to private fly-in safaris.
My name is Claire Zaiser and I'm working for Karawane Reisen since October 2017. We are a touroperator, located near Stuttgart and we are organizing FIT and Group Tours.
Maxmas Travel & Tours is located in Lusaka, the capital and administrative city of Zambia. We offer our clients a choice of over 20 national parks of Zambia (from the biggest Kafue National Park - one of the biggest in the world to the smallest Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park) and the surrounding countries (Botswana, Namibia, Tanzania, Mozambique and Malawi). Other countries included in our reach, are Egypt, Tunisia, Kenya, Uganda, Mauritius, Nigeria and South Africa. Our aim is to connect travellers in a border-less Africa our main destination.
OVERCROSS is a German Tour Operator since the year 2000.
We are specialized in adventure, self-drive and motorcycle trips in Africa and the whole world.


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OUTSIDE LANDS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Festivalgoers dance in a tent during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
the Outside Lands MUSIC FESTIVAL
Festivalgoers head towards the Twin Peaks stage where Vince Staples will perform during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Festivalgoer Gaby Osborne, of Sacramento, lights up a marijuana pipe during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Vince Staples performs at the Twin Peaks stage during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Festivalgoers watch Vince Staples performing at the Twin Peaks stage during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Festivalgoers cheer as Vince Staples performs at the Twin Peaks stage during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Festivalgoers clap their hands as Vince Staples performs at the Twin Peaks stage during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Festivalgoers Brian Ellak, center, of San Jose, and Chelsea Linge, left, and Rachael Fenny, both of San Francisco, during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Festivalgoer John Leonard, of San Francisco, during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Festivalgoer Ty Gates, of Long Beach, sports Pokemon glasses during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Big Grams vocalist Big Boi performs at the Lands End stage during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Big Grams vocalist Sarah Barthel performs at the Lands End stage during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Big Grams vocalists Big Boi, left, and Sarah Barthel perform at the Lands End stage during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Air band member Nicolas Godin waves to fans a he gets ready to perform at the Lands Ends stage during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Air band members Jean-Benoît Dunckel, left, and Nicolas Godin perform at the Lands Ends stage during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Air band member Nicolas Godin performs at the Lands Ends stage during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Air's drummer perform at the Lands Ends stage during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Radiohead lead singer Thom Yorke performs at the Lands End stage during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Radiohead performs at the Lands End stage during Day Two of the Outside Lands music festival at Golden Gate park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)


OCHS has entered into an agreement with the OSU Library's Oral History Research Program. OSU will be conducting interviews with Oklahoma conservationists and collect oral histories that will be archived at the OSU Library (audio and video). The collection is called the Oklahoma Conservation Heritage Collection. To date there have been three interviews completed with two more scheduled in March.
OCHS has been working with the Oklahoma State Department of Libraries on a project to digitize all the soil surveys that have been done in Oklahoma since state hood.
The other priority project for OCHS is to develop a museum quality traveling exhibit on the history of conservation in Oklahoma that can be used by conservation districts and local museums around the state.


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