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Breaking: Buhari suspends RUGA settlement projects
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Following public outcry and the seeming misconception about the Ruga Settlement Projects, an idea designed to stem the tide of herdsmen/farmers clashes across the country, President Muhammadu Buhari is said to have suspended the idea pending further notice, THISDAY has learnt.
The president, after consultations with stakeholders, THISDAY gathered, has resolved to put away the idea for a thorough review and well acceptable approach to the menace constituted to national security by the constant clashes between herdsmen and farmers.
A presidency source that hinted at this development, said the announcement would be made any moment from now with detailed explanations, going forward.
Details later…
Senator Abbo's wife declares Husband innocent on assaulting Lady
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Senator Elisha Abbo's wife, Emily Eric, has declared that her husband is innocent of all allegations levelled against him.
TriotiNaija had reported that Senator Abbo (PDP-Adamawa North), Nigeria's youngest senator, was caught hitting the woman after she begged him not to assault the shopowner whom the lawmaker accused of insulting him.
It was gathered that the assault occurred on May 11 a month before he was sworn in on June 11.
The assault was reported on May 14 at the Maitama Area Command Headquarters on Nile Street, but the police told the victim to go look for the Senator's telephone number or they would not be able to do anything about it.
Reacting in a post that has since been deleted from Facebook, Emily backed her husband.
She wrote: "I stand with you babana. And we will always stand for truth.
"My husband is innocent of what people are saying against him."
Minimum Wage: Labour Disagrees With FG, may result in Nationwide Strike
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The organised labour have hinted that they could embark on industrial action if the current state of affairs regarding the issue of consequential adjustment arising from the new national Minimum wage of N30,000 per month remains unchanged.
The organised labour is operating under the aegis of the Trade Union Side (TUS) of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC); the eight Unions in the Public Services of the Federal and 36 State Governments.
In a press statement in Abuja on Monday, the TUS Acting Chairman, Anchaver Simon, and the Secretary, Alade Lawal, expressed disappointment with the government's effort to derail the implementation of a new National Minimum Wage.
"As things are right now, the government side is only prepared to pay peanuts to workers as an adjustment under the pretext that it will soon be undertaking general salary review in the Public Service.
"The committee on Consequential Adjustment of Salary agreed to set up a technical body to work out different scenarios in respect of salaries that would be paid to workers who are in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that draw their emoluments from the government treasury.
"The technical committee met severally and series of computations that were to be presented for the plenary for consideration were developed."
The labour leaders stated that the TUS had initially proposed that since the minimum wage was increased by 66.66 per cent; from N18,000.000 to N30,000.00, salaries for officers on Grade Levels 01-17 should be adjusted accordingly to maintain the relativity that exists in the salary structure in the Public Service.
"But when the Government side argued that such increase across board would raise the total wage bill too high, the TUS side reviewed its demand downward and eventually settled for 30 per cent for officers on Grade Levels 07-14 and 25 per cent for those on Grade Levels 15-17.
"The Government side on its part was insisting on 9.5 per cent salary raise for employees on Grade Levels 07-14 and 5 per cent for those on Grade Levels 15-17.
"The two sides then agreed to capture the two positions in the technical committee's report which will now be presented for discussion at the plenary."
According to the TUS, it received a rude shock at the last meeting of the Technical Committee when the government side began to hold on to a non-existent position that the Technical Committee's term of reference was to base its assignment in respect of salary adjustment on what was provided for it in the 2019 budget.
It regretted that the implication of Government's position was that the Technical Committee cannot go beyond what the Government was pushing for which is 9.5 per cent salary increase for officers on GL 07-14 and 5 per cent for those on GL 15-17.
"With this turn of event, it is quite clear now that some fifth columnists in this administration are hell-bent on pushing President Muhammadu Buhari to enter into a collision course with millions of Nigerian workers in the Public Service. This is very sad," the Union stated.
The TUS recalled that after the Ama Pepple committee recommended N30,000 monthly new National Minimum Wage, the Government Side went to the press to announce that the negotiation was inconclusive.
It thereafter sent N27,000 and N30,000 monthly National Minimum Wage proposal to the National Council of State and the National Assembly.
"The latter approved N30,000 as the new monthly National Minimum Wage before President Buhari signed it into law on April 18.
"It is indeed perplexing that political office holders whose monthly take-home pay runs into millions of Naira are the ones working behind the scene to ensure that Public Service employees especially core Civil Servants continue to receive starvation wages.
"This is why the eight Trade Unions in the Public Service have resolved that enough is enough and that if the Federal Government fails to call its officials to order and direct them to negotiate openly the issue of Consequential Adjustment arising from the new National Minimum Wage, millions of workers at the Federal and 36 States Public Services will have no other alternative than to take some necessary Trade Union actions to seek redress.
"The time for President Buhari to act is now," the Union emphasised.
Meanwhile, a meeting of officials of the TUS of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council across the Federation is being arranged with the sole aim of setting the records straight.
At the same time, TUS is preparing for appropriate Trade Union measures to be deployed to get justice for public service employees.
Breaking: Buhari has not released ministerial list – Garba Shehu
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The official spokesman to the President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, has denied news making round that the president has sent the ministerial list to the National Assembly.
"I have no breaking news on the appointment of ministers because I have not been briefed about it," SHehu tweeted on Tuesday.
"Ignore the report they are attributing to me, please," he added
Just In: Names of Senate ninth principal officers as announced by Lawan
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Nigeria's Senate President Ahmad Lawan Tuesday announced the list of principal officers sent to him by the leaderships of the All Progressives Party and the Peoples Democratic Party.
Lawan, read two separate letters to the hearing of his colleagues.
He said by those letters, the entire Senate leadership stood constituted.
As he began to read the names, there was absolute quiet in chamber.
Although nobody voiced out any official opposition to the names as read, there were cases 11th hour replacement and removal in the lists sent by both parties.
Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (APC , Kebbi State) emerged the Senate Majority Leader while a former deputy governor of Abia State, Senator Ehinnayya Abaribe (PDP, Abia State) was named the Senate Minority Leader.
Also, a former Abia State governor, Senator Orji Kalu, (APC, Abia State) became the Senate Majority Whip just as Senator Philip Aduda(PDP, FCT) was named as Senate Minority Whip.
Accordingly, Senator Aliu Sabi Abdullahi (APC, Niger State ) is the Senate Deputy Majority Whip just as Senator Robert Ajayi Borofice(APC, Ondo State) became the Deputy Majority Leader of Senate.
Also, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha (PDP, Taraba State) became the Deputy Minority Leader while Senator Sahabi Yau(PDP, Zamfara State) was named the Deputy Minority Whip of the Senate.
The announcement of those names by President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, was shocking to some Senators just as it was very pleasing to the ears of others.
Former Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Adamu, whose name had been in the news as the preferred candidate of the APC for the position of Senate Majority was calm on the floor while Lawan read through the list.
Similarly, the name of Sahabi Yau who was announced in replacement to that of Senator Clifford Odia (PDP, Edo State), was another source of surprise.
But Lawan explained that the names were contained in separate letters sent to him by the leadership of APC and PDP.
In their acceptance speeches, the new principal officers of Senate canvassed peaceful cooperation among Senators.
Senate Majority Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi, said:
"I am humbled. Never in my life have I ever dreamt of coming this far. It's a lifetime achievement. My own responsibility is to provide the kind of leadership that will unite the entire Senate. Once we come here, we are senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
We will support the leadership of the National Assembly to ensure we deliver on our campaign promises to the people."
In his own acceptance speech, Abaribe stated:
"I agree with the Senate majority leader that once we are here, we don't see ourselves as party members. We see ourselves as statesmen here to solve the problems of Nigeria.
At anytime we step here, we have three duties. We have a duty to our constituents. Then a duty to Nigeria and thirdly, it's a duty to God. If we can do that, I not sure there will be any problem we can't resolve on this floor."
"From this side of the aisle, we will give you our cooperation. We expect the same cooperation from the other side of the aisle." he added
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Buhari's Aide reveals what Nigerians should be doing As COZA's Fatoyinbo 'Steps Down'
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Lauretta Onochie, President Muhammadu Buhari's media aide, has asked Nigerians to call on the police to invite the Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, over allegations of rape against him.
Onochie made the call hours before Fatoyinbo announced that he had taken a "leave of absence from the pulpit of the church."
This was after Protesters had marched to the COZA headquarters in Abuja on Sunday, calling on the preacher to step aside over the allegations that Fatoyinbo raped Busola, wife of popular singer Timi Dakolo, when she was a teenager.
But the presidential spokesperson said calling on the police to investigate the matter was the right move rather than asking him to step down.
"What I don't understand is why Nigerians are calling on the alleged rapist, Biodun Fatoyibo to step down as a Pastor.Pastors are above board & above suspicion. He was never a Pastor. What we should be doing, is calling on the @PoliceNG to invite him for questioning," she tweeted on Sunday.
What I don't understand is why Nigerians are calling on the alleged rapist, Biodun Fatoyibo to step down as a Pastor.
Pastors are above board & above suspicion. He was never a Pastor.
💢💢💢What we should be doing, is calling on the @PoliceNG to invite him for questioning💢💢💢 https://t.co/TYgo2RX6vh
— Lauretta Onochie (@Laurestar) June 30, 2019
Busola, during an interview with YNaija, alleged that the clergyman raped her twice in Ilorin, Kwara state.
But the clergyman has since denied the allegation, saying that he has never raped anyone in his life.
Breaking: 50 die, 70 injured in Benue tanker explosion
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A tanker explosion in Ahumbe village, Gwer local government area of Benue state on Monday, July 1, have left 50 people dead.
The explosion reportedly occurred while resident in the area were scooping fuel from the tanker which had an accident.
Also, 70 others who sustained injuries are currently receiving medical attention in various hospitals in the state.
Over 50 people have reportedly lost their lives in a tanker explosion at Ahumbe village, Gwer local government area of Benue state on Monday, July 1.
Daily Independent reports that the explosion took place while residents of the area where trying to scoop fuel from the tanker.
The tanker which was said to have been coming from Alade was involved in an accident in the area prompting locals to engage in scooping fuel.
An official in the local government area, Christopher Avi, said 50 people were burnt to death while 70 other sustained various levels of injuries
Avi said those who sustained injuries have been taken to different hospital for medical attention.
He also said that those affected by the incident were mainly residents of Ahumbe.
Some houses were also affected. Confirming the incident, the state's police spokesperson, said she was yet to get the exact figure of victims.
She added that the tanker had entered a ditch and tumbled and spilled the fuel in the process.
Names of immediate past Ministers that could return to Buhari's cabinet
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Report has it that President Muhammadu Buhari could submit his cabinet list to the Senate, this week, as senators resume sitting on Tuesday, July 2.
According to the report, some immediate past ministers are set for a return to the Federal Executive Council.
Presidency sources quoted in the report said a number of former cabinet members would make the list.
The cabinet list, according to one of the source, will reach the Senate, barely one month after President Buhari's inauguration; to give senators ample time to screen the nominees before they commence on summer break on Friday, July 26.
Buhari had, on Monday, May 6, upon his arrival from London, where he spent 10 days on a private visit, said he would not disclose those who will be part of his cabinet in his second term to anyone yet.
President Buhari, however, in a special interview aired on NTA, on Tuesday, May 28, said he may retain some ministers, as his first term wound down.
Some names said to have been considered, in Plateau state, are Mr. Solomon Dalung, immediate past minister of youth and sports.
From Kebbi state, it was gathered that Mr. Abubakar Malami, immediate past attorney general of the federation and minister of justice, who is one of the five members of the kitchen cabinet of the president, is likely to be re-appointed back.
There were hints that President Buhari may retain Mr. Hadi Sirika, the immediate past minister of state for aviation, who is from his home state of Katsina.
Also, Adamawa state's representative in the last cabinet and immediate past minister of the FCT, Mr. Mohammed Musa Bello, may make the list, as the factors that necessitated his appointment earlier have not changed.
The two female ministers representing Kaduna and Sokoto states are believed to have got favourable consideration for the new cabinet. There are similarities in the factors which necessitated the appointment of the FCT minister and the two female ministers.
Immediate past minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Abdulrahman Dambazau, from Kano state, who is a strong political associate of President Buhari, may also have made the list.
Meanwhile, a group, Ibom Integrity and Servant Leadership Culture Initiative has reiterated its call that President Muhammadu Buhari should not appoint former Akwa Ibom state governor, Godswill Akpabio as a minister in his cabinet.
The group in a statement by its executive vice president, Dr. Asuquo Edidem Etim said it stands by its earlier petition to the president, stressing that its complaint echoes the inner thoughts of many members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom and the entire south-south states.
The group had earlier petitioned the president on the need not to appoint Akpabio into the federal executive council, describing the former governor as a politician with no recognizable political structure
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Just In: DPO, three other officers killed as hoodlums set police station ablaze
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A divisional police officer and three other officers have been killed in Bayelsa State, the police have announced.
The incident occurred on Monday morning when hoodlums raided a police division in Agudama Ekpetiama, near Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Two other police officers were also announced injured in a statement by police spokesperson Frank Mba. The motive of the attackers was not immediately learnt.
Inspector-General Mohammed Adamu has been alarmed by the incident and ordered an urgent crackdown on suspects.
Mr Adamu also paid tributes to the departed officers and expressed deep condolences to their loved ones.
The police chief also said the people of Agudama Ekpetiama should remain calm and be helpful with information that could lead to the arrest and prosecution of those who took part in the violence.
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Breaking: Court Orders Arrest of NFF Chairman and Officials
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Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick and four other officials of the organisation accused of misappropriating funds belonging to the football body.
Concise News reported that the Federal Government had earlier this year filed a 17-count charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/93/2019, before the court, in which it accused the NFF officials of alleged misappropriation of $8,400,000 belonging to the football body.
It was gathered that the money was said to have been paid by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to the NFF as appearance fees in the group state of the Russia 2018 World Cup.
The defendants are also accused of "moving dishonestly and intentionally the sum of about N4bn" belonging to the NFF without the consent of the NFF.
Justice Ojukwu gave the order for the arrest of the defendants upon an oral application by the prosecution lawyer, Celcius Ukpong when the case was called and the defendants were absent.
Also, those affected by the arrest order are NFF Secretary, Sunusi Mohammed; the 1st Vice-President, Seyi Akinwumi; the 2nd Vice-President, Shehu Dikko and an Executive member, Yusuff Fresh
Breaking: COZA pastor Biodun Fatoyibo 'steps down'
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The embattled pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly Biodun Fatoyinbo Monday said he is taking "leave of absence" from the church, a day after protesters demanded his resignation.
"I have decided to take a leave of absence from the pulpit of the church," Fatoyinbo said in a statement posted to his Instagram page.
"It is in the interest of the flock of Christ that issues concerning me do not become a distraction to their worship of their Lord."
The pastor, who said the past few days have been very "sobering", said he took the decision after he was advised by the Christian leaders and that of the church leaders.
He added that although, the decision breaks his heart, it was the "right thing to do at this time."
Fatoyinbo was accused by Busola Dakolo, a celebrity photographer and wife of singer Timi Dakolo, of raping her twice in a week when she was still a teenager.
Fatoyinbo has denied ever raping Busola or any other person. His wife, Modele, also spoke in his defence.
"Not even as an unbeliever will my husband rape someone," Mrs Fatoyinbo said during the church service on Sunday.
Despite Fatoyinbo's denial, hundreds of protesters marched on COZA premises in Lagos and Abuja, demanding the resignation and prosecution of the pastor.
An obviously hired crowd also held a pro-Fatoyinbo march in Abuja. A protester told newsmen that he was given N10, 000 to stomp for the pastor.
Bandits Beg Governor For Amnesty
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Group of bandits in the forest between Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State and Birni Gwari in Kaduna State have begged Governor Aminu Bello Masari to grant them amnesty.
Speaking to newsmen at primary school located at Dankolo Village in Sabuwa Local Government Area, leader of the bandits, Malam Idris Yahaya, said his members were tired of violence and suffering from deprivation imposed on them by the local security vigilance groups.
"We are tired of violence. Again, we have discovered that the real benefactors of this violence include highly placed government officials and security personnel, who will want it to go on for their pecuniary benefits. We want Governor Masari to talk directly to us," he said.
He also pleaded with Governor Aminu Masari to help with the release of two of their leaders arrested at an airport two years ago.
In a related development, the Katsina State Police Command warned the bandits to surrender and repent or face the full wrath of the law.
In a statement to newsmen, the Police Command disclosed that its operatives have intensified security checks on the activities of the bandits.
"In a couple of weeks to come, there will be no hiding place for any bandit. They should either surrender or face the consequences.
"The strategy put in place by the security agencies, couple with the cooperation of the public in giving out actionable intelligence, is yielding results," the statement reads in part
BBNaija 2019: Check Out Full Profile Of 21 Housemates
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TriotiNaija has obtained the State of Origin, name and age of the twenty-one housemates of the 2019 Big Brother Naija.
It was reported earlier that BBNaija 2019 kicked off on Sunday, June 30 at exactly 7 pm with twenty-one housemates as contestants.
This online news platform understands that the housemates or "BBNaija Pepper Dem" edition include: Avala, Khafi, Omatshola, Frodd, Ike, Ella, Nelson, Kimophra, Isilomo, Jackye, Tuoyo, Sir Dee, Seyi, Esther, Telma, Gedoni, Diane, Mercy, Tacha, Jeff and Mike.
Below are the names, state of origin and age of "BBNaija Pepper Dem" housemates…
1. Avala – 30-years old, from Ogun state [Female]
2. Khafi – 20-years-old from Ekiti state [Female]
3. Omatshola – 38-years-old from Delta state [Male]
4. Frodd – He is 28years old, hails from Anambra state [Male]
5. Ike – 26-year old, hails from Imo state. He is a model and promises to give Nigerians drama. [Male]
6. Ella – 30-years-old, hails from Anambra state. She is single but not available. [Female]
7. Nelson – 26 years old, hails from Rivers state.[Male]
8. Kimophra – 23- years old, She is single and tells Nigerians to watch out for lot of manipulation.
9. Isilomo – She is 27 and hails from Edo state.[Female]
10. Jackye – She is 23-years-old and hails from Anambra state [Female]
11. Tuoyo – Delta state [Male]
12.Sir Dee – 28 years old, from Kogi state [Male]
13. Seyi – 30-years-old, He is from Ogun state and also the grandson of Obafemi Awolowo [Male]
14. Esther -22-years-old, from Lagos state [Female]
15. Telma – 26- years-old [Female]
16. Gedoni – 31-years-old, He is single and ready to mingle [Male]
17. Diane– 23-years-old, hails from Kaduna state [Female]
18. Mercy – 26-years-old, Single but not available [Female]
19. Tacha – 23-years-old from Rivers state. She is a social media sensation [Female]
20. Jeff – 30-years-old from Anambra state. He is single and comes with no strategy [Female]
21. Mike -28-years-old athlete, married and hails from Lagos state.[Female]
Fatoyinbo's Wife defends husband against rape allegations
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The wife of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly global senior pastor, Modele Fatoyinbo, Sunday said the rape allegations against her husband were untrue.
"Not even as an unbeliever will my husband rape someone," Mrs Fatoyinbo said during the church service broadcast and monitored from inside the Lagos branch of the church in Ikeja, Lagos.
But Biodun Fatoyinbo stopped his wife from talking further about the rape allegations.
Biodun Fatoyinbo was alleged to have raped Busola Dakolo, a celebrity photographer and wife of Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo, when she was a teenager.
Modele's denial of the allegations is a re-echoing of her husband's Friday statement.
"I have never in my life raped anybody even as an unbeliever and I am absolutely innocent of this," Fatoyinbo said in a statement posted to his Instagram page on Friday.
However, the allegations have generated widespread condemnations, controversies and prompted protesters to storm the Abuja and Lagos premises of the church demanding the Fatoyinbo should vacate his position as the leader of the church.
But the presence of the armed policemen deterred the marchers from moving close to the church.
A protester told The Guardian that the protest was necessary to free and give other rape victims voice to speak up.
"This protest is not against COZA or the church of God, it is to give rape victims voice," the protester said.
A right activist Segun Awosanya told The Guardian on Saturday that there were more than 30 alleged victims who will testify against the pastor.
Singer Mayorkun Involved In Motor Accident
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Nigerian singer, songwriter and pianist, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun, was on Saturday involved in a motor accident.
It was understood that the Nigerian singer escaped the accident unhurt.
Mayorkun shared a tweet early Saturday morning to confirm his accident but in his tweet, he noted that he was safe and went ahead to thank God for sparing his life.
Just had an accident! Lmao! Thank God 😇
— MAYORKUN (@IamMayorKun) June 29, 2019
Mayorkun was returning from a club where he had gone to entertain his fans before he had the crash.
The Nigerian artiste also took to his Twitter handle to share a clip of his performance at the club shortly before the crash.
This was the highlight of my night yesterday before the crash 😢 pic.twitter.com/m1hS9OXKRd
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Notre Dame Football: 2018 Depth Chart Predictions – Quarterback
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Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly has a choice to make at quarterback with Michigan only three weeks away.
The Notre Dame football depth chart battle is a tough one. The Fighting Irish 2017 season ended with questions at the quarterback position. Those questions are still there. So, who's going to be the starting quarterback when the Irish kick off against Michigan in three weeks? Will it be redshirt senior Brandon Wimbush, who took most of snaps behind center last season? Or will it be junior Ian Book, who came in for Wimbush during the Citrus Bowl and led the Irish to victory over LSU. Most of the questions were a derivative of Wimbush's accuracy woes and his inability to make good decisions under pressure.
Notre Dame Football Depth Chart Battle – QB
Wimbush ended the 2017 season with a 49.5% completion percentage. That's far below expectations for a top-tier college quarterback. He also threw for 1,870 yards, 16 touchdowns with only six interceptions. On the ground, Wimbush provided the Irish with a potent rushing threat. He added 804 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns on the ground. Wimbush had a total of 30 touchdowns in 2017 — a high number considering his accuracy problems. However, his glaring sub-50% completion percentage cannot be ignored despite his freakish athleticism.
Wimbush's inaccuracy became such a problem for the Irish coaching staff that Book was sent into the game during the second quarter of the Citrus Bowl. Book, in only his second extended game action of the year, finished the game completing 14 of 19 passes for 164 yards and one interception in a win against LSU. Book's other extended playing time came in a start against North Carolina, which Wimbush sat out due to an injury. Book was pedestrian against the Tar Heels. He completed 17 of 31 passes for 146 yards and two interceptions to go along with a single touchdown pass.
After Book's subpar North Carolina game and his bowl game victory in relief, some thought he would be the leading contender for the starting spot entering Spring Practice. However, to strengthen his weaknesses, Wimbush worked with Taylor Kelly in the offseason. Kelly also trains the likes of Tom Brady and Drew Brees. With Wimbush, Kelly worked on mechanics and accuracy issues – the crux of Wimbush's problems. Brandon Wimbush clearly has no plans to relinquish the starting spot willingly.
Paul Jurkovec — In the plans?
To add to the stress for Wimbush, four-star quarterback prospect Paul Jurkovec was brought in. Jurkovec, a dual-threat quarterback, will probably not see playing time this year. Throughout the spring, head coach Brian Kelly has said that he wants Jurkovec to challenge the top two quarterbacks, but hasn't talked about Jurkovec playing significant minutes. These comments left open the slight possibility of Jurkovec having a small chance to start. It won't happen, though. He's too young and too inexperienced.
Wimbush made a case for himself during the 2018 Blue-Gold game. He led the first team offense by completing 19 of 33 passes for 341 yards and two touchdowns. Although the scrimmage is a small sample size, Wimbush's 57.6% completion percentage is miles ahead of where he ended last season. By all accounts, Wimbush outplayed Book during the game. Wimbush's arm action, accuracy, and decision making were much improved in the Spring Game compared to the 2017 campaign. If he can continue the development in fall camp, he'll be the clear starter entering the season.
This position battle can be sized up in several ways. The starting spot is Wimbush's to lose, however. He's undoubtedly athletic. His quick feet add a dimension that Book can't match. Wimbush may be on a short leash early in the season, especially if the passing game isn't effective in converting short third downs. Wimbush will have stiff competition facing Michigan and its stout defense on September 1st but if he can show some improvement with his decision making and accuracy, Wimbush will likely secure the starting spot for the entire 2018 season. Ian Book will be waiting in the wings and it would be no surprise if freshman Phil Jurkovec moves to the number three spot on the depth chart ahead of sophomore Avery Davis.
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A BBC reporter has gone viral again for keeping his attitude toward the English monarchy consistently lackluster.
Clips of news presenter Simon McCoy shared to BBC's Twitter demonstrating his inability to summon enthusiasm for the latest royal wedding news out of Kensington Palace rocketed him to Internet fame Friday.
Saturday may belong to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, who will tie the knot at St. George's Chapel. But the way this guy is reporting on the festivities in his distinctly unenthused fashion is already capturing the hearts of those who took to Twitter to share their feelings about him.
Case in point: his Friday morning encounter with a trio of royal wedding fans in homemade crowns, which puzzled him. "I do sort of wonder, why, what have you all done?" he asks the women.
People are really into his demeanor.
In fact, he's so amusing people want to pay for his drinks.
"Kickstarter to fund @BBCSimonMcCoy's post-Royal wedding bar tab," Kayleigh Donaldson tweeted.
Everyone's simply delighted that he's on the scene. In case there isn't enough proof about his approach to one of his longtime beats, here he is braving his way through Kate Middleton's pregnancy announcement last October to remove all doubt.
McCoy is clearly the royal wedding news source that not only the people want, but deserve.


Engineers have been honoured in the Queen's 2007 New Year's Honours list. Dr David Wynford Williams, lately the national Hydrographer and Chief Executive of the UK Hydrographic Office, part of the Ministry of Defence, was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath (a CB).
Several engineers received CBEs (Commander of the Order of the British Empire), including Stanhope director Peter Rogers and Stef Stefanou, chair of contractor John Doyle Group, Professor Haig Gulvanessian, lately director of the construction division, Building Research Establishment. Professor John Douglas Perkins, Vice-President and Dean of Manchester University's faculty of engineering and physical sciences also received a CBE for his services to science and engineering, as did Roger Madelin, joint Chief Executive of Argent Group plc, for services to sustainable development.OBEs went to Kevin O'Sullivan, chair of WSP subsidiary O'Sullivan & Graham, for his services to civil engineering overseas, and Dipesh Jayantilal Shah, lately chief executive officer of the UK Atomic Energy Authority, for his services to the energy industry.OBEs also went to ICE Wales vice-chairman Alun Griffiths; and for services to engineering and technology education, Arkwright Scholarships Trust national manager Linda Scott.Philip William Russell, management board member of the Workers' Safety Advisor Challenge Fund was awarded an MBE for services to health and safety in the construction industry. Peter Bernard Forsdick, of London Underground's distribution services management, received an MBE for services to Public Transport.Did we miss anyone off this list? Please write to nceedit@emap.com if so.
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Pedro Meets the Chief
When we set out to interview The Boss' boss, we knew of only one intrepid reporter up to the task.
Unfortunately, that reporter was not available, so we had to settle for … Pedro the Mailburro.
Please prepare yourselves as the hungry, happy hairball interviews the Boy Scouts of America's Chief Scout Executive, Mike Surbaugh.
Q: Chief, what is a Chief Scout Executive? Are you like the camp ranger over all camp rangers? The Scoutmaster over all Scoutmasters? The Boss' boss?
A: Well, Pedro, people often refer to me as a "boss" of some kind. I guess I always like to picture myself as the chief helper. We have a Boy Scout national president; he's a volunteer who does a lot of great things for the organization, and I'm always assisting him. It could be that I'm helping one of our staff members who runs all of our computer systems. Or it could be one of our staff and volunteers responsible for running all of our high-adventure bases like the Summit, Sea Base, Philmont and Northern Tier.
So it seems most of my day really is about trying to help other people achieve their goals, and to help Scouting overall achieve its dream of being the best youth-serving organization in the world.
Q: So would you say you help other people at all times?
A: I never thought about it that way, but that's a great point, Pedro. I think that probably got instilled in me early on.
Q: People probably ask you for advice all the time. Is there one question you get more than others?
A: Scouts in their first leadership position — whether it's teaching a junior leader training or being a patrol leader — often ask me for leadership advice.
Q: What do you tell them?
A: You want to be a leader others want to follow, and you always need to put the other person first. Scouting teaches principles of servant leadership, where it's not necessarily an honor to be chosen as a leader; it's a responsibility.
Q: Leadership. Responsibility. Got it. … Enough about you; let's talk about a more intriguing subject: How long have you been a fan of me?
A: Pedro, I first met you when I was 8 years old and got my very first issue of Boys' Life. I have seen you in every issue — every single month — and when I first became Chief Scout Executive, people asked, "What's the first thing you're going to do, and what do you really want to do?"
I said, "I want to meet Pedro because he's been my hero since I was a kid."
Q: Your humble-yet-great mailburro at your service, Chief. I'm so glad we could make this happen for you.
Now I have a question a friend asked me to ask you: Let's say you have a mean boss who dresses badly, smells like cheese, yells at you constantly and doesn't get your unique brand of home-spun humor. How would you handle that?
A: Well, that's a tough one, Pedro. I once worked for a boss who was pretty tough. He didn't smell like cheese, but he was a little challenging to work for every day. What I did every morning when I came to work was say to myself the Scout Oath and Law. I just thought, "I'm going to treat that guy as much like a Scout as I can, and maybe he'll come around."
Q: Did that work for you?
A: It worked about halfway.
Q: What about the other half? Because that's where The Boss and I — I mean, my friend and his boss — are right now.
A: I just had to realize you don't work for the same person forever. If you can make it through and you just stick with it, Scouting and the program and the things that we do are more important than any one person.
Q: I suppose I — I mean, my friend — can live with that. What I cannot live without is my secret napping place. Where is yours?
A: Actually, Pedro, you are the first of your breed to sit on my napping place. You're on a nice comfy couch that's in my office, so every once in a while you might just find me taking a little quick catnap.
Q: I take burro naps out back. They're very refreshing.
A: I've heard that. I'm looking forward to seeing your corral in the back.
Q: Well, it's a secret, so I can't tell you where it is … um … Chief.
Instead, are you ready for a lightning round of questions?
A: Sure.
Q: First question: Pedro — a great mailburro or the greatest mailburro?
A: I would have to say a great mailburro because, Pedro, if I said you were the greatest, you wouldn't have anything to reach for. Everybody can always do better. You're a fantastic and a great mailburro, but there's always the next level.
Q: Fair enough. Alfalfa milkshake — a great snack or the greatest snack?
A: I find it a revolting snack, personally. But for you, I think that's probably the greatest snack.
Q: I can't remember the definition of "revolting." Does that mean fantastic or awesome or delicious?
A: It means it tastes really disgusting, Pedro.
Q: Ooohhhh. Moving on, then. Boys' Life — a great magazine or the greatest magazine?
A: Boys' Life is the greatest magazine because it's hard to picture how this magazine could ever get better. Somehow it always does, but I have enjoyed every single issue since I was 8 years old. I read it whenever it comes out; I read it cover to cover. Still do to this day.
Q: Thank you; thank you very much.
A: No; thank you, Pedro. Thank you for all you've done for generations of Scouts; you've made the experience much richer.
Thanks, Chief. You're the kind of boss a mailburro could get used to. And I'm going to start getting used to that right now, in my corral out back, with the greatest snack of all time, an alfalfa milkshake. Catch you in the BSA Café, Chief!
2 Comments on Pedro Meets the Chief
lovingpedro // December 31, 2017 at 4:16 pm // Reply
seriously, alfalfa is disgusting to me, but for you, it is amazing. If I were the boss, I would say the greatest snack, for some people. Oops-I mean Mailburros.
LilNinjaSoul // March 11, 2017 at 9:12 am // Reply
Alfalfa is disgusting. I think the Boss is right when he says, you gotta stick it out.
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Why you need chiropractic when you're not in pain.
A wellness approach to better health means adopting a variety of healthy habits for optimum function on all levels—physical, mental, social, and spiritual.
Because of its focus on the nervous system, chiropractic care can be an important part of a wellness lifestyle. The nervous system controls the function of virtually every aspect of our lives. Maintaining a properly functioning nervous system is essential if you want to be your very best.
Good nutrition, exercise, chiropractic care, and other preventive measures are part of a wellness lifestyle.
The pleasant result of chiropractic care is often more vitality and endurance.
Few things as complicated as your body can be "fixed" and then ignored. That's why your chiropractic doctor may recommend a schedule of regular chiropractic checkups. Like maintaining your teeth, your car, your family, or your faith, maintaining the integrity of your nervous system requires an ongoing investment.
Those who want to be their very best, add regular chiropractic care to their other health practices. The pleasant result is often more vitality, endurance, and the capacity to enjoy life to its fullest.
While chiropractic care can help with the integrity of your nervous system, remember the emotional and spiritual aspects of true wellness.
Specific chiropractic adjustments help the nervous system function at it's best.
Chiropractic helps more than just "bad backs".
Many think that health is merely the absence of pain or symptoms. Today, more and more of us are interested in a higher level of health called wellness. Beyond merely feeling better or preventing health problems, we want to fully enjoy life by being at our very best mentally, physically, and socially. True health is only possible with an optimally functioning nervous system.
Wellness care is for those who want to be their very best.
Bailey, C., Smart Exercise, Houghton Mifflin Company, 1994.


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"""
# MkDocs Integration tests

This is a simple integration test that builds the MkDocs
documentation against all of the builtin themes.

From the root of the MkDocs git repo, use:

    python -m mkdocs.tests.integration --help

TODOs
    - Build with different configuration options.
    - Build documentation other than just MkDocs as it is relatively simple.
"""

from __future__ import print_function

import os
import click
import contextlib
import sys
try:
    from cStringIO import StringIO
except ImportError:
    from io import StringIO

from mkdocs import main as mkdocs_main

MKDOCS_CONFIG = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), '../../mkdocs.yml')
MKDOCS_THEMES = os.listdir(os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), '../themes'))

@contextlib.contextmanager
def capture():
    oldout, olderr = sys.stdout, sys.stderr
    try:
        out = [StringIO(), StringIO()]
        sys.stdout, sys.stderr = out
        yield out
    finally:
        sys.stdout, sys.stderr = oldout, olderr
        out[0] = out[0].getvalue()
        out[1] = out[1].getvalue()

def build(theme_name, output=None, config=None, quiet=False):
    """
    Given a theme name and output directory use the configuration
    for the MkDocs documentation and overwrite the site_dir and
    theme. If no output is provided, serve the documentation on
    each theme, one at a time.
    """

    serve = output is None
    options = {}

    if not serve:
        if not os.path.exists(output):
            os.makedirs(output)
        options['site_dir'] = os.path.join(output, theme_name)

    if config is None:
        config = MKDOCS_CONFIG

    if not quiet:
        print("Using config: {0}".format(config))

    options['config'] = config
    options['theme'] = theme_name

    if serve:
        if not quiet:
            print("Serving {0}".format(theme_name))
        try:
            mkdocs_main.main('serve', None, options)
        except KeyboardInterrupt:
            return
    else:
        if not quiet:
            print("Building {0}".format(theme_name))

        with capture() as out:
            mkdocs_main.main('build', None, options)
            mkdocs_main.main('json', None, options)

        if not quiet:
            print(''.join(out))

@click.command()
@click.option('--output',
              help="The output directory to use when building themes",
              type=click.Path(file_okay=False, writable=True))
@click.option('--config',
              help="The MkDocs project config to use.",
              type=click.Path(dir_okay=False))
@click.option('--quiet', is_flag=True)
def main(output=None, config=None, quiet=False):

    for theme in sorted(MKDOCS_THEMES):

        build(theme, output, config, quiet)

    print("The theme builds are available in {0}".format(output))

if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()

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import { Component, ChangeDetectorRef, Input, OnInit, OnDestroy } from '@angular/core';
import { FormBuilder, FormGroup, Validators } from '@angular/forms';
import { Subscription } from 'rxjs/Subscription';
import { CorsSiteService, MiscUtils } from '../shared/index';
import { SiteAdministrationModel } from './site-administration-model';
import { RadioButtonOption } from '../shared/form-input/radiobuttons-input.component';

/**
* This class represents the SiteAdministrationComponent for viewing and editing the details of
* siteAdministration (including siteStatus and corsNetworks) for super users only.
*/
@Component({
    moduleId: module.id,
    selector: 'gnss-site-administration',
    templateUrl: 'site-administration.component.html',
})
export class SiteAdministrationComponent implements OnInit, OnDestroy {
    public sitePermissionList: RadioButtonOption[] = [
        {
            label: 'Open Data',
            value: 'PUBLIC',
            tips: 'Access to data from these stations is open to anyone for access, use or sharing.'
        },
        {
            label: 'Closed Data',
            value: 'PRIVATE',
            tips: 'Access to data from these stations is restricted to APREF analysis centres'
                    + ' and use within AUSPOS. The data cannot be shared.'
        },
    ];

    @Input() parentForm: FormGroup;
    @Input() siteAdminModel: SiteAdministrationModel;

    public siteAdministrationForm: FormGroup;
    public miscUtils: any = MiscUtils;
    public isFormOpen: boolean = false;

    private subscription: Subscription;

    /**
    * Creates an instance of the SiteAdministration Component.
    */
    constructor(private formBuilder: FormBuilder,
                private corsSiteService: CorsSiteService,
                private changeDetectionRef: ChangeDetectorRef) {
    }

    /**
     * Initialise all data on loading the site-log page
     */
    public ngOnInit() {
        this.setupForm();
    }

     ngOnDestroy() {
        if (this.subscription)
            this.subscription.unsubscribe();
    }

     public getControlName(): string {
        return 'siteAdministration';
    }

    public isFormDirty(): boolean {
        return this.siteAdministrationForm && this.siteAdministrationForm.dirty;
    }

    public isFormInvalid(): boolean {
        return this.siteAdministrationForm.invalid;
    }

    private setupForm() {
        this.siteAdministrationForm = this.formBuilder.group({
            siteStatus: ['', [Validators.maxLength(10)]],
        });

        this.siteAdministrationForm.controls['siteStatus'].setValue(this.siteAdminModel.siteStatus);
        this.subscription = this.corsSiteService.isSuperuser.subscribe(superuser => {
            if (superuser) {
                this.siteAdministrationForm.enable();
            } else {
                this.siteAdministrationForm.disable();
            }
        });

        this.parentForm.addControl('siteAdministration', this.siteAdministrationForm);
    }
}


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Tasmania's Balfour Track | 4WD Guide & Review
Written by James Mitchell in 4wd Trips,Reviews
Balfour Track is one of the most difficult 4WD tracks in Australia. It is located inside the vast Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area. Taking this track will lead you to the town of Arthur River which is locally known as "The Edge of the World". You will also pass by grass plains and a 70-metre high water crossing.
Before you begin your journey to the tracks of Balfour, you need to prepare some things first. You will need a recreational vehicle pass to drive on the park's tracks and book a trip going to Tasmania (if you're from the "big island"). Food, water, and recovery gear are also important for this journey.
So, here are the reasons why you should head to Balfour Track…
Where Is It Located?
What Can I Do in Devonport?
What Can I Do in Arthur River?
What Attractions Are Located in Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area?
Where Should I Go to Reach Balfour Track?
Is Balfour Track Difficult to Drive On?
How Long Does It Take to Complete the Track?
Balfour Track Driving Directions
Can I Travel Alone on Balfour Track?
What Are the Things That I Should Prepare Before Taking Balfour Track?
Can I Stay at A Camp in The Park?
What Other Activities Can I Do in Balfour Track?
What Are Other People Saying About Balfour Track?
How Cold Does It Get in Tasmania?
What Is the Best Month to Visit Tasmania?
Is There A Ferry from Sydney To Tasmania?
How Much for A Cabin on The Spirit Of Tasmania?
As mentioned earlier, the track is in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area. If you take the Spirit of Tasmania from Melbourne, you will reach Devonport after sailing for 9 hours and 30 minutes or more. From the pier of Devonport, you will have to travel for 2 hours more (about 166 km) to reach Balfour Track.
We recommend that you book your trip in advance as slots can be limited during peak times. It also makes more sense to travel at night and book a cabin. Doing so will enable you to start your trip the first thing in the morning. You should also know that if you bring your caravan or camper trailer with you, the full price of the ticket must be paid, and it can get quite expensive.
If you haven't prepared your supplies for the trip, Devonport is the perfect place to stock up. However, you should prepare your food and water before even starting the trip (from home) as the food served on the ferry is quite expensive. If you prefer not to, then it's fine because there are many supermarkets in Devonport. Taking the Bass Highway to reach Balfour Track will lead you to scenic coastal towns like Wynward and Burnie. If you have enough time to spare, you can also explore Stanley and its "nut" mountain.
Arthur River is the last town before you reach the park. It is also your last chance to replenish your supplies before heading into the wilderness. If you fancy river cruises, the Arthur River cruise will take you deep into the Tarkine Wilderness.
The town is also one of the areas where you can purchase the permit required to gain access to the park. To purchase them, head to the Ranger Office and don't forget to secure a camping permit if you plan on spending a few days in the park.
The park offers a variety of landscapes including a coastal strip, an elevated plateau, and the Norfolk Range. There are also many creeks and rivers that flow through the whole park. Taking the Balfour Track will let you explore the wilderness while other tracks will lead you to the coast where you can surf or swim.
The area is also home to rich Aboriginal heritage as is evident with the middens, hut depressions, artefact scatters, and rock art that are found in certain places inside the park. Most of them are found at Sundown Point/Iaraturunawan.
You can also encounter a lot of native birds in the park. So, it is a good spot for bird watching. Wombats and wallabies are also present in the area.
From the town (Arthur River), head south by taking the Temma Road. Once you've reached Possum Creek, where the Sandy Cape Track starts. You will encounter dangerous slopes so be very careful while driving. After you have travelled 3 km away from the track, you will have a view of Mount Balfour which is also where Balfour Track starts.
Yes. The first section of the track is hard, but it will ease off as you reach the farther sections.
Normally, it will take about 2-3 hours to complete. However, it can take longer if you decide to explore the wilderness or take a dip in the waterholes.
Four kilometres into the journey, you will encounter a large waterhole. Do not attempt to take the shortcut to Buttongrass Plain as you will wander off the track. Stay on the left lane and drive slowly. You should also cover your radiator to minimise the entry of water into the engine bay. Six kilometres away from the water hole, you will pass by a bridge and after 3 kilometres you will encounter another waterhole. After you have travelled 14.5 km of track, you will reach the end of the road which leads to Western Explorer Link Road. From this point, you can either turn left to return to Arthur River or continue to Smithton.
No. You will need to be accompanied by another vehicle because of the deep-water hazards in the track.
Before you start your journey, make you sure that another vehicle is accompanying you. Recovery gear is also important because the track can get boggy and you might get stuck. You should also bring tarpaulin or other materials to cover your vehicle's radiator and other stuff that can be damaged by water. You should also:
Watch the video presented at the Ranger Office to gain information about how to safely navigate the track.
Carry enough supplies such as water, fuel, and food. Emergency kits are also needed as accidents can happen while you are in the middle of nowhere.
Ensure that your vehicle is in prime condition and carry spare parts so that you will not get stranded.
As the mobile reception is spotty, you should use satellite phones, UHF, or EPIRB radio to communicate with your group or with the authorities.
If you want to drive on the beach, check the tide times so that you can safely drive through the coast.
There are three campgrounds in Arthur River. But you will need to pay for the camping and cabin fees to stay there. The camps have access to running water and toilet facilities. Inside the park, there are no campsites that have electricity however, there are caravan parks for those who brought their RVs.
The Arthur River Cabin Park has space for tent sites, powered RV sites, and cabins for groups. It is located 2 km from Arthur River and it also has toilets and hot showers.
If you don't prefer staying in crowded places, there are several informal campsites along the beach or near creeks. However, they offer no facilities such as water or toilets. You should also remember to set up camp only on established sites rather than create new ones.
Aside from driving, you can take bushwalks, fish, ride a boat, surf, swim, do horse-riding or ride a kayak in the park. The park's coast is the perfect place to walk as you will witness the massive waves and ancient forests in the area. You can also bring your fishing rod to fish in the park's estuary. Abalone and cray are one of the most common catches by visitors. If you want to catch salmon, you should head to the west of the Arthur River bridge.
The massive waves on the park's beach are renowned among surfers. The best spots for surfing are located near Lighthouse Beach and Marrawah. But you should have someone accompany you as the area is isolated and very dangerous.
Scouring through numerous forums and blogs online, most people are saying that you should NOT attempt to travel the track alone. The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service requires visitors to travel in a convoy and bring along a winch as there is a high-risk for vehicles to get stuck. You will also have a very hard time in recovering your vehicle, in case you get stuck, as there are no trees or other solid structure along the track. So, recovery will be challenging to outright impossible.
One user from 4×4 Earth said that Balfour can be very boggy especially after heavy rain. He added that he encountered a bog that can measure to about 70 meters long. Going around them through the button grass is futile as they are not much better. These boggy holes have a firm bottom so recovery will not be challenging if you are with another vehicle. However, a user from the website ExploreOz assures everyone that "the bottom of the main track [was] in a good condition was pretty solid." The same user also added that only one crossing gave them a hassle and you should use a water blind while traversing it. The water blind is essential because the first section of the track was very deep and water can reach up to the windscreen.
Climate and Weather for Tasmania has four distinct seasons with the warmest months being December to March. The average summer temperatures range between 17 and 23 degrees Celsius and winter temperatures can be between 3 and 11 degrees Celsius. Rainfall varies a lot across the island.
Usually, dry and warm periods are from December through February, this would be the ideal time to visit Tasmania. Don't let the tourist troops and pricier rooms discourage you as summer in Tassie is gorgeos with various festivals and is its an awesome time for hiking and scuba diving. March-May is a season for yachting, tasting wines, and eating fresh Pacific oysters.
There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Tasmania and Australia operated by 1 ferry company – Spirit of Tasmania. The Devonport (Tasmania) to Melbourne ferry crossing operates weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 9 hours.
Accommodation for passengers (without vehicles) on night sailings ranges from recliners in the lounge ($96) to a four-bed inside cabin (from $96 a person plus $132 a cabin), four-bed porthole cabin (from $96 a person plus $180 a cabin), twin-bed porthole cabin (from $96 a person plus $180 a cabin) and queen-bed deluxe.
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Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei hailed Iran's might and power in defending the country's territorial integrity, and stressed that enemies don't dare to make an aggression against the Iranian nation.
"In a period of time (during the Iraqi-imposed war against Iran 1980-1988), Iranian ships in the Persian Gulf were targeted and oil terminals and industrial centers were bombarded by the enemy but now they do not dare to get close to Iran," Ayatollah Khamenei said.
He made the remarks on Tuesday, addressing the officials of the country who had come to meet him on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
Ayatollah Khamenei said crises in the western countries which are opposed to Islamic Republic is another reality, adding that the real danger of economic crisis in the European Union and the Eurozone, instability in some European countries, collapse of some European countries, budget deficit in the US and 99 percent Movement are important events which should not be ignored.
Israel and its close ally the United States have recently intensified their war rhetoric against Iran. The two arch foes of the Islamic Republic accuse Iran of seeking a nuclear weapon, while they have never presented any corroborative document to substantiate their allegations. Both Washington and Tel Aviv possess advanced weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear warheads.
Iran vehemently denies the charges, insisting that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only. Tehran stresses that the country has always pursued a civilian path to provide power to the growing number of Iranian population, whose fossil fuel would eventually run dry.
Iran has, in return, warned that it would target Israel and its worldwide interests in case it comes under attack by the Tel Aviv.
The United States has long stressed that military action is a main option for the White House to deter Iran's progress in the field of nuclear technology.
Iran has warned that in case of an attack by either the US or Israel, it will target 32 American bases in the Middle East and close the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
An estimated 40 percent of the world's oil supply passes through the waterway.


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