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Go signal given to ship Made in China MRT-3 train
Manila – The Department of Transportation and Communications' project implementation team is currently in Dalian, China to make a final check on the prototype train car for the Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) system, and to give the go signal for shipment to take place on July 29.
The project implementation team is currently going through a checklist with Dalian Locomotive to ensure that the prototype train is compliant with the technical components and specifications of the train coaches.
During their last visit last June, the team approved Dalian Locomotive's choice of better traction motors which incorporate alternating current (AC) technology for the 48 brand new train cars that will be delivered starting in the first quarter of 2016. This will result in lesser maintenance requirements in the future.
With shipment scheduled to push through on July 29, the prototype is expected and to arrive at the Port of Manila within the week of August 10-14. After assembly and static testing of the unit's components such as the doors, seats, poles, and hand straps, dynamic testing will be conducted in mid-November.
New Trains for LRT-1
Aside from the MRT-3, the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 will also acquire thirty (30) 4-car trains or one hundred twenty (120) coaches as part of the Cavite Extension Project, which will extend the current line from Baclaran to Niog in Bacoor, Cavite. This will be bid out later this year.
PNR Resumes Operations
Meanwhile, the Philippine National Railways (PNR) resumes operations starting today, after its derailment last April and the rehabilitation works that followed. Rail safety concerns identified by third-party consultant TUV Rheinland have been satisfactorily addressed, leading to the DOTC's approval of the resumption of PNR's operations. However, only the commuter service from Tutuban-Alabang will run in the meantime as further works are still being implemented in other sections of the tracks.
Additional LRT-2 Station for Beep Cards
Lastly, with the successful pilot test of the new tap-and-go ticketing system for the metropolis' light rail lines at the Legarda station of the LRT-2 system earlier this week, the DOTC and LRTA are introducing the smart card-based scheme to the Betty Go Belmonte station starting today. The 9 remaining stations will also be activated over the next 2 weeks, before the new ticketing system is implemented at LRT-1 and MRT-3.
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Kate Doherty (* 27. Januar 1997) ist eine irische Hürdenläuferin, die sich auf die 100-Meter-Distanz spezialisiert hat.

Sportliche Laufbahn
Erste internationale Erfahrungen sammelte Kate Doherty im Jahr 2019, als sie bei den U23-Europameisterschaften in Gävle im 100-Meter-Hürdenlauf bis in das Halbfinale gelangte, in dem sie ihren Lauf nicht beenden konnte. Bei den World Athletics Relays 2021 im polnischen Chorzów wurde sie mit der irischen 4-mal-200-Meter-Staffel mit neuem Landesrekord von 1:35,93 min Zweite hinter dem polnischen Team und mit der 4-mal-100-Meter-Staffel verpasste sie mit 44,53 s den Finaleinzug.

2019 wurde Doherty irische Hallenmeisterin im 60-Meter-Hürdenlauf.

Persönliche Bestleistungen
 100 m Hürden: 13,72 s (−0,9 m/s), 29. Juli 2018 in Dublin
 60 m Hürden (Halle): 8,29 s, 17. Februar 2019 in Abbotstown

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and they included green play doh crafts.
But Hannah and I decided to nap and relax all day instead.
To say She Loved It! would be an understatement.
and then asked to play with it 1st thing this morning.
She really did walk around the living room talking on her 'phone'.
which I'll share in an upcoming Montessori Monday vlog.
Play doh is a great Sensory activity.
and sometimes Taste senses - ew!
as well as wiping it off afterwards.
Remember to wash hands too!
No grinding it into carpet.
Make sure you pick it all up when you're done.
Teach them how to close the container securely.
But most importantly - use your Imagination & Have Fun!
You can try edible peanut butter playdoh.... It's my favorite. I would use it in my classroom but we are a peanut free school.
I freakin' love Play Doh.


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Yester House 3614
Gifford, Scotland
Although the estate at Yester House was broken up in the late-20th century the structure of a mid-18th-century picturesque designed landscape can still be discerned. In addition to a remnant of parkland there are several specimen trees and hardwood plantations dating from the late-19th century. The walls and internal structure of the early-19th-century walled garden survive.
Yester House estate was in the hands of the same family from the 13th century to the mid-20th century, when it was sold and divided. There was an ornate 17th-century formal garden and extensive parkland, but the parkland was reduced and the formal gardens swept away by the mid-18th century.From 1972 until 2007 Yester House was the Scottish residence of the Italian operatic composer, Gian Carlo Menotti.
The following is from the Historic Environment Scotland Gardens and Designed Landscapes Inventory. For the most up-to-date Inventory entry, please visit the Historic Environment Scotland website:
http://portal.historic-scotland.gov.uk/designations
Yester is situated near the village of Gifford off the B6370 some 5 miles (8km) south of Haddington and some 18 miles (29km) south-east of Edinburgh. It lies on the northern foothills of the Lammermuir Hills in the valley of the Gifford Water, between Swallows Cleugh, Hopes Water and Gifford. The river terraces and the valley enclose the house. The rainfall is low. The climate is affected by the cold north- easterly winds blowing off the North Sea which hit the rising Lammermuir Hills just to the south. To the north the surrounding landscape is mainly farmed but on rising ground to the south it becomes moorland. From high points in the Park, there are long views south to the Lammermuir Hills, particularly Meilke Says Law, 1,755' (535m). In the late 18th century these long views were significant in the designed landscape. From the B6355, the deciduous woodlands contribute variety to the open scenery and from the minor roads to the south there are glimpses into the policies.
Standing on slightly higher ground, enclosed by the escarpments, Yester House lies in the north-eastern section of the policies, overlooking the Gifford Water to the east. To the north, the policies are bordered by the B6355 and B6370 and on the other three sides by the minor road between Gifford and Danskine. The designed landscape covers the valley of the Gifford Water and spreads over the gently rising slopes above the river escarpments. The narrow valley with the winding river leading from Gifford to the house was used in the designed landscape of both periods. In the 17th century design the axis was almost straight and the winding river was ignored; in the late 18th century the river was emphasised and the straight drive was made to curve.
Research into the Tweeddale records and estate plans has not been done for this study but the paintings of Yester House of about 1700 have been used. General Roy's plan of the 1750s shows the formal landscape surrounded by policies and the 1st edition OS plan of 1855 shows the late 18th century changes. The extent of the designed landscape which covers an area of some 2,150 acres (870ha) has remained the same since the early 18th century.
Landscape Components
Architectural Features
Yester House, listed category A, was built between 1699-1727 by James Smith and Alexander MacGill on the site of a 16th century tower house which was demolished in 1699. From 1729 to 1745, William Adam was involved. He was first called in to repair the leaking roof and he added a pedimented centrepiece to the north front. His sons, John and Robert were commissioned to decorated the saloon which is considered to be some of their finest work. In 1789, Robert replaced his father's centrepiece in the north front although he proposed to remodel the whole building. The West Pavilion was burnt down in 1797 but was quickly rebuilt. It was removed in the 1830s by Robert Brown who replaced it with a glass porte cochere and re- oriented the front door on the west side. In 1877, more work was done by R. Rowand Anderson for the 11th Marquess.
St Bathan's Chapel, listed category A, was originally built in the 15th century as the Yester parish church. It was rebuilt in the mid 17th century and became the family mausoleum in about 1710. In 1753, the Adam brothers built on to it a 'Rococo Gothic Frontage'. It represents one of Robert Adam's earliest 'Gothic fantasies'.
The Gifford Lodges and Gatepiers, listed category A (S) were built by John Adam in 1753, in red sandstone with 'grand square piers with coupled Ionic columns attached' and good wrought-iron gates. Danskine Lodge and Gates were built in the early 18th century and have contemporary gates. The ruined Yester Castle, listed category A, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, built in the 13th and 15th centuries. The Stables, designed in the gothic style were built between 1820 and 1826.
The Walled Garden, listed category (S) was built by 1824 with curved brick walls. The wrought-iron gate is a good example of the late 19th century 'Arts and Crafts' work. The Gardener's Cottage, listed category (S) was built at the same time and had a two storey classical facade facing the garden added to it in the mid 19th century. It is known as the Bailiff's Cottage. The Kiosk in the garden, which is the clock case from the Caledonian Station in Edinburgh, was moved there in the 1970s.
The park was described by John Macky in 1714 as 'the best planted park I ever saw: the park walls are about eight miles in circumference: and I dare venture to say, there is a full million of full grown trees in it. In short it is larger, as well walled, and more regularly planted than Richmond in Surrey'. This park was planted by the 1st Marquess and part of it can be seen in the De Witt paintings of about 1690. The park or rather the enclosed fields can be seen on General Roy's plan, of 1750, and they extended on both sides of the roads from Gifford to Danskine. By the 1st edition OS of 1855, the park had been reduced to the area south of the house between it and the Castle. Today there are one or two large trees growing in the pasture to the south of the house probably dating from the early 18th century; they are the sole remnants of the great park.
Over 6,000 acres of woodland are said to have been planted by the 1st Earl and his son, the 1st Marquess. The 1st Marquess was a close friend of John Evelyn and extensive woodlands along the Gifford Water, Hopes Water and Swallow Cleugh can be seen in General Roy's plan of 1750 and in the 1st edition OS of 1855. The woodland consists mainly of hardwoods planted from the 1800s and clumps of conifers, mainly Douglas fir, which were planted from about the 1880s probably following the severe storm in 1881. In the southern section, the woodlands have been replanted with conifers by the new owners, Tilhill Forestry.
In the 18th century, there were romantic drives along the river valley passing the ruined Yester Castle and through the narrow gorge to Danksine Lodge. In the woodland between the house to Gifford on either side of the Water there are several tall copper beeches and other ornamental conifers, particularly Douglas fir and Scots pine planted about 1890. Attractive walks bordered by tall beech run along the escarpment through the woodland. Flights of stone steps cut into the banks lead down to the Water.
The Gardens created in the late 17th century are shown in a series of oil paintings by De Witt of about 1690. Contemporary commentators praised the gardens and mentioned most of the extravagant features shown in the pictures. John Macky in 1714 wrote:
'The parterre and garden behind the house is very spacious and fine. There is a handsome basin with jett d'eaux in the middle of the parterre, with four good statues upon pedestals in each corner. There is an abundance of evergreens, and green slopes regularly dispos'd; and to the west on an artificial mound is a pleasant summerhouse.'
In 1708, accounts for work on the pond, garden gates, summerhouse, bridges and grotto indicate that the gardens were still developing. The paintings show a rectangular flat walled garden divided into seven compartments lying to the south of the house. Beyond the small garden gate lay the 'Wilderness' which contained an exuberant cascade falling down a steep bank into a broad canal. Yester Mains can be seen on the hill above the cascade.
In 1751, John Adam suggested adding Chinese bridges and temples. In 1753, William Bowie, a nurseryman from Musselburgh, produced a nine point memorandum on the garden. Shortly afterwards the formal garden was swept away and in 1760 Richard Pococke described them:
'the lawn behind the house is fine with large trees interspersed where the sheep feed and there is a terrace round it, on one side is a hermitage and on another a summerhouse in a little island, beyond this the park'.
During the 19th century, flower beds and more statues were added and these can been seen in some early photographs. Most of the flower beds and tennis courts had been swept away by the 1950s. In the 1970s the gardens and the park were divided and are now managed by different owners. Recent planting along the boundary has increased their separation. On the west and east sides there are several large conifers and ornamental trees dating from the 1830s and the 1890s including two enormous copper beeches. The clock tower from the Caledonian Station in Edinburgh was placed to the west of the house as a summerhouse.
The entrance drive from Gifford village is marked by the remnants of a lime avenue leading from the road to the Lodges. This avenue was part of the 17th century formal planting. The drive continues up the east side of the Water and near the house sweeps across the culverted river to the front entrance. On the east side of the drive the banks are regularly terraced; it is not known whether these are natural or part of the formal 17th century design.
Walled Garden
The Walled Garden was built around 1750. Andrew Wood built a peach house in 1791. In 1824, Loudon commented on the quality of the garden. Further glasshouses called vineries were erected by Andrew Sheaver in the 1850s when the classical facade was added to the Bailiff's House or Gardeners Cottage. The walls are twin skinned with brick on the inside and stone on the outside. The fine wrought-iron gates in 'Arts and Crafts' style at the southern entrance could have been added in about 1900. The gravel paths dividing the garden into equal compartments still remain but most of the vegetable garden now grows 'Pick your Own' raspberries.
To the south of the Walled Gardens are the remains of the old shrubbery and flower garden; there are still one or two exotic trees and shrubs planted in the 1920s around a lawn.
House (featured building)
Description: Yester House, listed category A, was built between 1699-1727 by James Smith and Alexander MacGill on the site of a 16th century tower house which was demolished in 1699.
Earliest Date: 31 Dec 1698
Latest Date: 31 Dec 1726
Description: Twin-skinned walls of the kitchen garden, built of stone one side and brick the other.
Specimen Tree, Plantation
East Linton/Gifford
Detailed History
Reason for Inclusion
Although much deteriorated, the picturesque style design structure of the mid-18th century can still be seen, and the scenic and architectural qualities of this landscape still make it significant.
The 17th century garden was swept away in the mid 18th century and was replaced by a 'picturesque' design. This was maintained throughout the 19th century until the estate was sold in the 1960s. Since then the design of the gardens and grounds have deteriorated.
In the 13th century, the Manor of Yester was granted to an Englishman, Hugh Gifford. The property remained in the hands of his descendants until the mid 20th century. In the late 13th century Yester Castle was built by Hugo de Gifford about a mile to the south-east of the house. He is also said to have constructed the subterranean Goblin Ha' (Goblin's Hall) by magic. St Bathan's Chapel near the house was the parish church for the adjoining village of Yester. The village was moved to Gifford probably in the 17th century.
The Gifford heiress married a member of the Hay family and, throughout the 15th and 16th centuries, the Hay family were at the forefront of Scottish affairs. In the mid- 17th century the 1st Earl of Tweeddale considered building a new house at Yester. The 1st Earl fought for the Royalists during the Civil War and was created Earl in 1646; later he changed sides and served as a Scottish representative in two Commonwealth Parliaments. Following the Restoration and under the Duke of Lauderdale, the 2nd Earl was appointed a privy councillor and commissioner of the Treasury. He supported William III and, as a reward in 1692, was appointed Lord High Chancellor of Scotland. Two years later he was created 1st Marquess of Tweeddale and died in 1697. His son married Lauderdale's only daughter Margaret.
From the 1660s, the 2nd Earl began planting at Yester. He was a close friend of John Evelyn. Daniel Defoe wrote, in about 1727, that from 1664 over 6,000 acres were planted. In 1670 Sir William Bruce was consulted on a new house by the 1st Marquess but it was his son, the 2nd Marquess, who in 1699 instructed James Smith to start work on the central block of the new house. Building continued until about 1728. However by 1676, the park had already been enclosed and by the 1690s, before the new house was built, one of the most ornate formal gardens and one of the largest parks in Scotland had been laid out around the old house. They can be seen on several delightful oil paintings by the Dutch artist, De Witt.
The 2nd Marquess was also a politician and was, for a few months, Lord High Chancellor under Queen Anne. He was a strong advocate of the Act of Union. He died in 1713. His son, the 3rd Marquess, died two years later before the building work had been completed.
John, the 4th Marquess, inherited as a minor. He became involved in politics and was eventually appointed Secretary of State for Scotland . In 1729 building resumed and William Adam was asked to add a pedimented attic to the south front and an Ionic centrepiece to the north front (later replaced by Robert Adam). Under the Marquess' supervision John and Robert Adam worked on the house throughout the latter part of the 18th century. By the 1760s, the magnificent formal gardens had been swept away and John Adam was proposing 'Chinese Bridges and Temples' on the lawns.
In 1824 Loudon described Yester in his 'Encyclopaedia of Gardening' as 'an elegant and magnificent structure of stone, with a park containing some very fine old trees and a good kitchen garden'.
George, the 8th Marquess, followed Wellington throughout the Peninsular War, fought at Waterloo and rose to the rank of Field Marshal. He was also a recognised agricultural reformer. In the 1830s the front of the house was reorientated to the west side, the double pair of curving steps removed and the glass port cochere built by the architects Robert Brown and Son.
At the end of the century George's grandson William, the 11th Marquess, modernised the house with the assistance of R. Rowand Anderson. By the 1920s, the grounds were described by Thomas Hannan as: 'beautifully laid out with flower beds, tennis court and numerous stone vases on pedestals with a fountain playing near the tennis court'. Photographs show the details of the colourful borders. David, the 12th Marquess died in 1967 and shortly afterwards the estate was sold.
People associated to Yester House
Robert Adam
William Adam
Alexander Mcgill
Rowand Robert Anderson
Andrew Sheaver
Historic Scotland, 'Yester House', {Gardens and Designed Landscapes}, [accessed 13 December 2007]Historic Environment Scotland Gardens & Designed Landscapes Inventory
Part: standing remains
Historic Environment Scotland An Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland
Scheduled Ancient Monument
Reference: Yester Castle
Historic Environment Scotland Listed Building
Reference: The walled garden
Grade: C(S)
Locality: Scotland
Yester House, Gifford, East Lothian
EH41 4JH
NT544672
Historical Location: East Lothian
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Q: How to get access to the IType / IDeclaredType from an ITreeNode in ReSharper? I am exploring writing Plugins for ReSharper / Rider. Following the documentation's example, I am building a context action for ReSharper.
Here is the context action, which is not doing much yet:
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    Name = "New context action",
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Whenever I click on something in the source code (like a type as shown above), the constructor of my context action class is called. I have access to the name with the ITreeNode but I do not know how to move from the tree representation to the actual type representation used by ReSharper.

Question
How can I to get a reference to the type (IType, IDeclaredType...) that has been clicked by the user?

A: You need something like this:
var objectCreationExpression = dataProvider.GetSelectedElement<IObjectCreationExpression>();
      var typeUsage = objectCreationExpression?.TypeUsage;

      if (typeUsage != null)
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Redeemed Christian Church Of GOD Solution Centre
Where the Word Changes your World. Transforming Lives and Restoring Hope.
MISSION AND VISION STATMENT
About RCCG
OUR PIONEERS
SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES
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PASTOR PRINCE OBASI-IKE
Pastor Prince Okechukwu Obasi-ike was graciously made to know the truth about his sins and God's sacrifice for his redemption in March 1982 at the Campus of The Federal Polytechnic Bida Niger State in Nigeria while he was studying Banking and Finance. God used Pastor William Oloyede, then a student of Business Administration, to preach Christ and forgiveness of sins to him resulting to the conviction of sin and need for the Saviour.
He repented of his sins and accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Since he received salvation and became a follower of Jesus Christ in 1982 he has not looked back. Not long after his salvation even as a young convert, the Lord revealed to him that he was going to serve God full time and across the nations of the world even though he was studying Banking and Finance which was then and even now a lucrative course in Nigeria. He presently holds a Master's Degree in Pastoral Theology.
Pastor Prince believes, teaches and enforces God's word for the total emancipation of mankind through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. His passion is freedom from every form of oppression. His core values are Integrity and Justice. He cannot stand injustice at any level. He is a missionary to the core with passion to expand the horizon of Jesus Christ here on earth in the power of the Holy Spirit. He ministers God's Word with passion so as to impact and bring about glorious transformation in lives, resulting to every follower aspiring to become a living epistle of Jesus Christ.
God has poured His Spirit upon Pastor Prince and given him the Apostolic Mandate with the Gift of Faith and Power which he uses to minister to people who are oppressed by the devil and God gives deliverances to such in the name of our Messiah Jesus the Christ. He combines the ministry of the word of God with Prayer and Worship/Praise. He is a song writer and worshipper and has so far through grace released 11 volumes (albums) of CD (Songs) to his credit.
God's call upon his life has taken him to so many nations of the world to preach and minister to people, God's word with proofs of God's calling and anointing upon his life. His passion for mission and reaching the poor with the gospel of Christ is contagious. He is a darling to people in remote or rural areas of the world as he seeks to transform their lives through Jesus Christ, the Lord.
Pastor Prince Obasi-ike is the pioneer missionary of The Redeemed Christian Church of God in Kenya and Eastern Africa as a whole. In October 1995 The RCCG Nigeria sent him and Pastor Ademola Farinu to Kenya to start RCCG. After the Church was started in November 1995 Pastor Farinu returned back to Nigeria first week of December 1995 leaving Pastor Obasi-ike to continue. From Kenya, God used Pastor Prince to penetrate and plant RCCG in Uganda, Rwanda, Seychelles, Burundi, Sudan, and Tanzania (restarting). God used him to start RCCG in Malaysia too. He was also instrumental to the restarting of RCCG Stockholm Sweden when the first parish was taken over as private ministry by the one who was Pastor in charge.
In September 1998 his spiritual father, Pastor E. A. Adeboye (The General Overseer of RCCG) who he holds dearly in high esteem, appointed him the Eastern Africa Regional Coordinator of RCCG. He held this position till August 2010 when the region was split into three regions with new countries added. By the time the split took place in August 2010, the RCCG had established real presence in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sudan, Ethiopia, Burundi and Tanzania (not yet as he had expected). He is currently the Pastor in charge of RCCG Eastern Africa Region 2 (THE PIONEER).
Pastor Prince is married to his friend, God's wonderful daughter, Pastor (Dr) Esther Nkemdilim who he calls My Precious! They are blessed with two wonderful sons Favour Okechukwu Obasi-ike and Goodnews Chimemeka Obasi-ike.
PASTOR PRINCE OKECHUKWU OBASI-IKE HAS PUT HIS HANDS ON THE PLOUGH AND THERE IS NO LOOKING BACK UNTIL GOD'S ASSIGNMENT FOR HIM IS ACCOMPLISHED. HE, PROUDLY IN CHRIST JESUS AND WITH THE LEADERSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, DECLARES EVERYWHERE THAT HE IS UNSTOPPABLE BY ANY FORCE OF EVIL OR POWER OF WICKEDNESS.
PASTOR (Dr.) ESTHER OBASI-IKE
Pastor Esther and her husband, Pastor Prince Obasi-ike, have been the pioneer missionaries of The Redeemed Christian Church of God in Eastern Africa Mission since 1995.
Pastor Esther gave her life to Christ in 1984 and was elected into Christian Union leadership in 1987. In 1996, after a succession of career growth opportunities ranging from accounts, marketing and management in various organizations, she joined her husband Pastor Prince Obasi-ike in Kenya and the two became the pioneer missionaries of RCCG Eastern Africa. She was ordained a pastor of RCCG in 1997. She doubles as both the co-pioneer of RCCG East African Mission and the pastor in charge of RCCG Solution Family, Nairobi which has over one thousand members. She is also the Founder/President of the Queen Esthers' Generation (QEG), a dynamic interdenominational women's movement with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The outreach is held once a month and has a membership of about 3000 women. QEG aims to Transform, Equip, Empower and Engage God's people for Christian Service. Currently, QEG has presence in six counties of the Republic of Kenya. It has also spread its wings to Virginia, USA and Canada and as well as rolling out to other nations in Africa and beyond.
Dr. Esther is the founding CEO of Power in the Word, a non-profit Evangelistic programme that uses the media to bring souls into the kingdom of God and empowers Christians to live godly lives. For over a decade, Dr Esther has been a media personality both in radio and television stations featuring in response to matters of national concern in regard to morality. Under the platform of power in the word, she produces numerous radio and television programs which positively impact millions of people. Her media influence goes as far as her weekly broadcast on wisdom speaks radio USA.
Esther Obasi-ike is an Evangelist to the call, a dynamic preacher of the gospel and a passionate soul winner. She is also a multi-gifted motivational speaker with a unique gift in Public Speaking. A sought-after speaker for conferences, conventions, seminars, training workshops by Governments, corporate companies and non-profit organizations from all over the world. She is popularly known for her consistent messages based on leadership with integrity; capacity building, walking in purpose and fulfilling purpose.She is an excellent communicator and prolific writer who has authored six books. Namely: From Grass to Grace, Celebrating the Lover of Women-Jesus Christ, How to maximize your Potential, Give us our Inheritance, Purpose and Promise-Driven Life that she Co-authored with her husband and her latest release; Real People, Real Issues and The Real God which has won the heart of many people. She also offers educative and informative products in form of CDs, DVDs and messages on social media cites.
Pastor/Dr Esther earned a doctorate in Missiology from Fuller Theological Seminary, California USA and a Masters' degree from Africa International University Nairobi Kenya. She was also trained in the world class Haggai Institute Hawaii USA and now serves as a facilitator at Haggai Institute, Nairobi, Kenya.
Dr Esther has won three awards:
The Mark of Excellence Award in Leadership and Ministry by Breakthrough Institute of Leadership and Ministerial Studies awarded for her excellence in leadership and ministry, Kenya (2009).
The Nigerian High Commissioners (Nairobi) Award for Exemplary Community Service and Social Development in Kenya (2010) awarded for her contribution in community development, social and spiritual service in Kenya; and
Distinguished Leadership Award for providing exemplary servant leadership in society by Africa International University, Honour Awards (2013) awarded for her extra ordinary leadership by example.
Pastor/Dr. Esther is a family woman. She is married to Pastor Prince Okechuku Obasi-ike since 1993, a man gifted and called to demonstrate God's power gifts in the kingdom. Esther and Prince work as a team to fulfil their purpose. At the moment they have enjoyed 24 years of marriage and are blessed parents of two sons Favour Obasi-ike and Goodnews Obasi-ike.
Welcome to the Redeemed Christian Church of God Solution Centre Where the Word Changes your World
Sunday service – the indomitable faith for mission
Pastor Esther Obasi-Ike PhD, 16/01/2022
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Pastor Prince Prayers, 14/01/2022
Mission Sunday service
Pastor Esther Oasi-ike Ph.D, 09/01/2022
Thanksgiving Sunday service
Pastor Prince Obasi-ike, 02/01/2022
Crossover 2021 service
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I soooo love this! I am trying to do this in my own workplace by trying to support my boss and supervisor the best way I can. I find even when it becomes tough to do this, that I think to myself, well how would Jesus respond? I want to give my all each and everyday ( not to be like – oh she's a good worker) but so that I can help and let the light of Christ shine through me somehow. This is a good reminder too for say we work an office job (sooo not me) if we always have our office door shut or appear too busy for others, are we missing out on real life opportunities to just be even available to someone in need?
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Musical Paralysis Study Suggests Age You Stop Discovering Music
A study of 5,000 people shows how they get stuck in musical ruts
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A study published by streaming service Deezer shows that people stop trying to find new music around age 28.
After hitting a "peak" age of musical discovery, listeners tended to plateau and almost completely stop looking for new music. People listened to ten or more new songs per week during their musical peak before falling into "musical paralysis."
Researchers surveyed 5,000 people in France, the UK, Germany, USA and Brazil. Across all age groups, 65% of those surveyed said they listen almost exclusively to tracks they already know. People clearly aren't happy about their lack of new music as 60% said they want to expand their music tastes and 53% vowed to start seeking out new artists again.
People noted being too busy and overwhelmed as major causes of their diminished interest in finding new music.
I wonder if no longer feeling as connected to current artists could also be a culprit. I know my parents often complain about everything from the content of younger artists' songs to their outfits. I would also argue that younger people are often more in-tune with changing trends, technology and culture- all factors that play huge roles in music.
I'm no scientist, but a cure for this problem could be to just listen to more stations on Radio.com...
Musical Paralysis


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U.S. Open 2011 Tee Times, Pairings: World Top Three In Same Group For Thursday's Action
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The tee times for the 2011 U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club have been announced for Thursday and Friday's first- and second-round action, and there are several heavy hitters in the same groups. The one to watch on Day 1 involves the top three players in the world: Luke Donald, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer. That group will tee off from the 10th hole on Thursday and the first hole on Friday at 8:06 a.m.
Donald is currently the world's No. 1 player, while Westwood and Kaymer are ranked right behind him. Those three are also the last three men to hold the world No. 1 ranking. To have them all in the same group right away should definitely add to the intrigue on the first two days of the tournament.
For a full list of pairings, click here. The 2011 U.S. Open from Congressional Country Club will be from June 16-19.
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In this episode we're giving custom answers to questions some of the listeners in the Slack group. Stay tuned for more on seed starting, drip irrigation, and raspberry pruning, and join our Slack group to get your questions answered!
Damping off is a seedling disease, and infected seedlings don't usually survive. Signs of damping off to look for include seedlings not emerging from the soil, or if they do, the leaves might appear water soaked, soft, mushy and maybe brownish. To prevent it, let the surface of the soil dry out once your transplants have germinated. Make sure you have good air circulation and water less frequently!
With drip irrigation, check your soil water levels throughout the season by digging a few inches below the surface of the soil and looking for moisture. As the season progresses and the weather warms up and the rains start to be less frequent, you may want to run your system for longer.
It's important to identify potential garden pests before removing them. Cut worms are a common pest and you'll want to remove them before they can impact your plants. Hand-picking always works best!
Pruning raspberries is an important spring chose. For June-bearing berries, cut down all of the dead canes to the ground each fall. New green canes should come up each year during the summer, these are the canes that will fruit the following season so do not cut these down until a year later after they have fruited. For ever-bearing berries, each cane fruits twice. The first year it grows, it will fruit on the top half of the cane. At the end of the year, cut these canes down to about 1/2 their height. They will fruit on the bottom half the following season. Then you can cut them to the ground at the end of their second season.
Heating mats are a helpful tool to warm the soil to a temperature range that will allow the seeds to germinate. After they've germinated, seeds will grow faster if the heat mats are left on, but the soil will also dry out more quickly, resulting in a more needy plant nursery and higher water usage. Heat mats work well for shallow seeding flats or trays, but not so well for larger containers because they will only heat a limited volume of soil.


How much do you know about nutrition? What do you know about protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber and calories? What do you know about their functions in your body and how much your body requires?
Most people think they are eating healthfully. They have no idea their nutrient-poor and toxin-rich foods, are setting them up for future health problems; deteriorating their bodies with every bite. Many think they know how to eat, because they have been eating for as long as they can remember. It isn't difficult to put food in the mouth, chew it and swallow it, but this doesn't mean you have all the information you need in regard to good nutrition. Do you know which specific foods are good for you? Do you go by what tastes good? Are you aware many touted "good" foods create illness? Are you aware everyone has different food needs and requires specific bio-chemically perfect foods in order to stay well? Many don't know, when they ingest the wrong foods, they damage their bodies and overwork their immune systems. Eventually their immune systems fail and can't clean out the toxins in the blood stream and sickness occurs. 95% of peoples' health problems occur, because of eating wrong. For excellent health discover your specific foods.
I think the time is right to do a mini-course in nutrition, so you will be able to make intelligent choices that will keep you and your loved ones healthy I wish that I had known this information years ago.
When I was pregnant with my fourth child in 1976, I asked my obstetrician if he could recommend any nutrition books. I was shocked, when he told me to read Ladies Home Journal. I had been reading nutrition books for 15 years. His suggestion was poor. This doctor wound up with prostate cancer. This is connected to eating foods; which putrefy by remaining in the warm colon too long; propagating massive amounts of deadly bacteria. These bacteria are carried by the bloodstream to the person's weakest and most vulnerable areas of their body.
Let's start out with PROTEIN. People believe only animal products have protein in them. This is erroneous. Every food has protein in it. If you eat enough food, you will obtain sufficient protein. For many years people were told – only animal protein had all the essential amino acids; and it was necessary to eat animal protein or combine certain bean and grain dishes to make a complete protein. This was later found not to be valid. All we have to do is examine the diets of many other species and note that vegetarian animals get sick, when they are fed animal protein. Their bodies were not designed to handle it. What is Protein for? It is for Growth and Repair. How much growth do humans want to achieve? How much repair do their bodies need? Information regarding protein has been totally skewered!
The human body has a 32 foot long intestinal tract, in order to extract nutrients through osmosis from fruit and vegetables. These foods are rich in bulk, and fiber; and slowly move through the intestines and colon.
Carnivorous animals have a very short intestinal tract in order to rapidly expel animal protein; before it putrifies in their intestines. Carnivores have strong stomach acid to break down animal protein. They also have sharp fangs to tear flesh and strong claws to hold and catch prey. Humans are not similar to carnivores, as they were primarily designed to eat fruit and vegetables. People need to learn about the foods they should be eating for vibrant health…and know exactly how much protein their bodies require. Sad to say the food industries have set protein standards ultra high in order for people to buy more food products. This has caused major health problems in the human species. Animal proteins are highly acidic and cause the bloodstream to become more acidic…and diseases thrive in an acid medium.
People have been provided with the wrong information in regard to protein. People don't require the recommended daily amount sset by the USDA. There are problems connected to eating too much protein.
People's protein needs vary. Some nutritionists say it's based on a percentage of daily calories. Previously, I wrote about the 2000 Calorie Diet being highly questionable. I believe it has set people up for obesity. So if we tried to determined our need for protein and fat based on a percentage of calories in this 2000 calorie diet; it would not be valid. Excess protein and fat comes at a high price. First it is costly; secondly it breaks down the body; and thirdly it costs a fortune to pay for the illnesses it creates. If one is serious about getting ultra healthy, it's important to know one's maximum and minimum protein requirements. Too much protein is far more dangerous, than too little. Too much can contribute to obesity, cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, and many other diseases. In my consultations, I noted that the maximum amount was 35 and the minimum amount was 22 grams. Some sick people who had broken down their bodies and couldn't handle their natural foods required more. Some up to 60 grams of protein. Their bodies and organs were in such bad condition they had to rely on protein to survive, but they usually had serious health problems.
There are "authorities" on the Internet telling people that 100 plus grams of protein daily is the way to go. It sure is the way to go, if you want to set your body up for many future health problems. Speaking from experience, I learned first hand back in the sixties about the problems connected to eating a high protein diet. Adele Davis was one of the first nutritionists I came across and her information sounded great, She advised her readers to get up to 125 grams daily. I followed her to the T. In two years I was fat and lethargic…and both my little son and I had to have our tonsils out at the same time. We were frequently ill with colds and sore throats. Today, I have done extensive reading and know that high protein creates disease. I would not advise anyone to eat over 35 grams of protein daily; unless this was the only type of food his or her body could handle.
There is a phenomenon, which I must mention. Some people go on a high protein diet and have a beneficial short term response. However, long term this high protein will create a future health disaster.
Many people who have eliminated grains and other low quality foods, will feel better temporarily on a high protein diet. However, be aware that this honeymoon will not last and poor health will occur eventually.
It is almost impossible to stay within one's maximum protein and fat allowances, when eating animal products. It's easy to get sufficient protein, fat and all other nutrients on a totally vegetarian regime. My daily FAT requirement: 20 to 22 grams.Here are foods with fat: One avocado (3-½ oz) has 15.6 grams of fat. One oz salad oil is 15 grams of fat. One Tablespoon butter is 12 grams of fat. One oz of nuts 15 -21 grams of fat. One oz of seeds contains 9.4 to 14 grams of fat. 4 oz of salmon is 7 gr.- One egg contains 4.5 grams of fat. One Pound of fruit ranges from 1 to 1.37 grams of fat. One pound of vegetables ranges from 1 to 1.828 grams of fat. Every food has fat in it. It's far too easy to find fat in the diet.
My daily PROTEIN requirement: 22 to 26 grams. Here are some Protein foods: Spinach 12 oz 8 grams of protein. .Avocado 3-½ oz 2 Gm., Banana 24 oz 8.22 gm., Hemp milk 3 oz 2-gm., Egg 2 oz 6 gm., Salmon 4 oz 22 gm., Moringa Powder 1 tsp. 1 gm. ALL foods contain protein. Learn to count protein.
If I ate like the USDA recommends, I would be among one of the 65% obese in this country. I can't eat anywhere near the 44 – 55 grams recommended. What does this additional protein and fat do in the body?
The fat in our food plays an important role in nutrition. It serves as the sole carrier and source of fat soluble vitamins, A, D, E and K; and other essential fatty acids. Fat helps regulate a variety of body functions.
It is essential in the production of hormones; in the uptake of nutrients; and in the excretion of waste products from every cell. It is important in preventing people from feeling too cold. It helps people have a feeling of fullness, after eating. It has many good functions, but on the down side…too much fat can provide fuel for cancerous tumor growth. And if it comes from cooked animal protein, it further damages the body. It's acidic; a protein/fat food with atoms altered by cooking; is difficult to digest. For example salmon, I don't cook it. I eat it raw for maximum nutrient value. It tastes fine with a little natural seasoning.
How much Fat do people need? Minimum 20 grams – Maximum 30 grams. The USDA sets a requirement of 25-35% of calories. If a person ate a 2000 calorie daily diet, 30% of calories would be 60 grams of fat.
The liver would have a hard time trying to make enough bile on a daily basis, to emulsify this amount of fat. If a person were eating 2500 calories daily with 30% coming from fat…it would be 75 grams of fat. Human beings were never supposed to eat in this manner. Only a very misguided USDA would set standards like this.
Carbohydrate foods are extremely important, because these are the best foods for providing ENERGY. Many people think protein and fat help provide energy, but their primary functions are vastly different.
I did cover how protein and fat are utilized in the human body. Protein: : growth and repair. Fat: regulates a variety of functions in the body and provides insulation from the cold. Carbohydrates: provide energy for the human body and brain. We could not function without them. Our carbohydrate need: 70% of calories. Our protein requirement: 15% of calories. Our fat requirement: 15% of calories. NO MORE. There are nutritional authorities who say the requirement is 10% protein and 10% fat, but I got a higher figure, when I asked for guidance. However, the ultra high protein and fat levels set by the USDA are not correct and have been established by the government; working in conjunction with the food industries. They help to create big bucks for the food industry, the medical industry and diet industry. etc.
Fruits are the richest source of carbohydrates. They are easily digested, fairly rapidly and create energy. They provide the energy the brain requires in order to think…as well as the energy the body needs to move. Raw fruits have many nutrients in them, which are not found in processed foods. Everybody has specific fruits which are perfect. My best fruit is bananas. I eat a pound and a half daily. Lime juice, mangoes and strawberries are among my perfect foods,too. If you eat enough fruit you will have plenty of energy. Some vegetables have carbs, too. However, vegetables usually contain more protein. If you eat enough vegetables, you will have sufficient protein. Some root vegetables, beets and carrots, contain more carbohydrates. However, it is best if they are juiced to obtain maximum nutrient value; and used in one's specific quanitity. Each person has a different requirement. Speaking of carbs creating energy…during my first marathon, I ran 4 hours and 25 minutes non-stop on 2 pounds of fruit. I felt like I was flying!!!
Fiber is another necessary element in the human diet. The best source comes from unprocessed fruits and vegetables. The various fibers that come from grains are very irritating to the sensitive intestinal tract. Human beings need fiber in order for their eliminative system to work right. If we don't get enough bulk and fiber, we become constipated. Mankind came up with a processing method to strip a harsh insoluble fiber from wheat and oats…and it along with the other foods derived from grains produce poor health in human beings. We need natural unprocessed foods, if we aim to be healthy.How much fiber do we need? Min. 28 grams – Max.40 grams. More than 40 would not be beneficial. The USDA says 25 grams daily, for adults on their Standard American Diet.
What about calories? The USDA 2000 calorie diet is responsible for millions of obese people. The obesity epidemic has been created by eating processed foods; containing far too many calories with little nutrition.
Two of the four food groups are entirely wrong. Dairy isn't for human consumption and neither are grains. Both throw the human body out of balance. Processed grains cause illness; and dairy was meant to aid a baby calf grow 500 pounds in its first nine months of life. It's totally unbalanced for human beings. Cow's milk is the first food only for an entirely different species with a slow brain and massive growth need. When people eat foods not designed for humans, it destroys their bodies. How many calories do adults need? Min. 1200 – Max. 1500 Calories in food are used for energy expenditures. Excess calories store in the fat cells. Athletes who train daily or people who do hard physical labor require: 1800 – 2500 calories daily. My personal requirement is 1100calories daily. Another friend told me that he can't eat more than 1000 calories daily. He maintains on 1000 calories. When people cram higher amounts of calories into their mouths, they destroy their bodies. Human beings were not designed to eat like hogs.
Hopefully this will give you more insight into protein, fat, carbohydrates, and fiber. People already know about calories and how they pack on pounds. Now it's time to stop the obesity epidemic by learning how to eat right.


Essences made from flowers such as the Bach and Bush Flower Essences have always been of interest to me. I began experimenting with them many years ago and found them hugely beneficial for myself as well as for my animals. They are a fantastic add on to most other therapies but also work well when taken alone, particularly in emergency situations, for people or pets.
I now make my own essences and I love making them for others. I like to make them personally for the individual who has asked for help, be that a person or on behalf of an animal. I make them in harmony with nature, the elements and seasons.
The essences are vibrational and preserved in spring water and organic cider vinegar. Below is an example of the kinds of essences I make, please feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements and I can make one just for you or your pet. The essences are 30ml in size so a bottle lasts a long time.
For situations where immediate calming is needed but also to bring about a sense of peace and to ease feeling overwhelmed. For people or pets.
To increase confidence, help with feeling strong and empowered to not just get through life but positively thrive in it.
For those times where it feels that the sun is not shining in your life, the aim of this essence is to help elevate your mood, if you feel a bit doom and gloom and your spirits need a kick up the bottom then this may be the essence for you!
Heart break of any kind can cause the heart to close. This essence aims to assist when you are trying to open your heart to receive and give love in equal measure.
If you regularly have situations where you feel shadowed or negatively affected by others energy then this essence aims to help provide you with a cloak of protection to keep your energy strong and secure.
So many things can cause our pets to feel anxious, fireworks, being left alone, new people, new animal friends, car journeys, new locations… Whatever the cause of the fear, this essence aims to help your pet feel calm.
Having spent time working with rescue animals, I saw the need for an essence that helps an animal to understand that life is changing and that they are now safe and secure. This essence can help if an animal is finding it hard to adjust to a new home, has suffered abuse or neglect or is in an emergency state.


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By maximizing your solar generator, you can ensure that you will be completely prepared for anything that a winter storm may throw at you.
If you go far enough back in history, you'll find that the whole idea of disaster preparedness and survivalism started in northern climates as a response to Old Man Winter. People who have lived in colder climates have faced winter freezes and heavy snowfalls. They learned that they had to have enough food to survive. Otherwise, they weren't going to make it through the winter.
Winter is the most dangerous time of year for those of us who live in northern climates. We have to contend with snow, ice and blizzards. Even with our modern infrastructure largely eliminating the possibility of starvation, danger still exists. Many people are no more than one blizzard away from death.
Starvation is by no means the only danger that winter brings, nor is it the greatest danger. In modern society, the most likely thing a winter blizzard is going to bring is the loss of electric power. Such power outages are a common occurrence in winter storms as ice accumulates on power lines, weighing them down to the point of breaking.
We all know that without electrical power, our nation comes to a grinding halt. We are dependent on electrical power for virtually everything. From communications to heating to preserving and cooking our food, we need that electrical power.
That's why it's a good idea to have some sort of backup power source such as a solar generator. Solar generators have a distinct advantage over any other sort of electrical power generator since they don't need any fuel. The sun, with its virtually inexhaustible supply of fuel, provides all the power these generators need.
However, if you're going to depend on a solar power generator to give you solar power when the power company can't, you need to be ready to use that generator. Part of that means making sure the generator is ready to use.
I've seen countless people buy solar power generators, try them out, and then store them away in a dark closet somewhere. They will never see these units again until they are needed. What that does is guarantee that the battery is not at full charge when a person needs their generator. Forgive me for saying so, but that's just about as foolish as you can get.
If you have a solar power generator, then you need to store it in a proper way. You need to make sure that it is connected, ready for use, and that the solar panel is constantly exposed to sunlight. That way, the solar panel is consistently maintaining the charge of the battery so that when it is needed, it is ready. You can easily accomplish this by putting the solar panel in a window or on the roof of your garage. I keep mine on the top of a utility trailer that I use for storage.
Don't use the solar power generator on a regular basis unless it is to do things that require minimal energy. For instance, I have some LED lights connected to mine. They provide a minimal level of lighting in my garage and storage areas. This setup allows me to go into those areas without having to turn on the lights. There's clearly no way that these lights will draw as much power as the solar panels generate in a day. Consequently, there is no way they are going to run down the battery even if I leave them on.
It's also a good idea to buy a spare battery or two for your solar generator. Many companies make their generators in such a way that there is space to mount a second battery or there is an add-on battery sold for them. This is a great idea. When the time comes that you need to use the power in your solar generator, you will be drawing from the actual battery and not the solar panel. Meanwhile, the solar panel will be recharging that battery for you so that you can continue using it.
That's another area where you can maximize your solar generator: the solar panel. Many of these have provisions for adding an additional panel, which a company may sell as an accessory. What the additional panel does for you is reduce the charging time by increasing the amount of sunlight converted to electricity. In turn, you will have more power available for your use.
Finally, one of the things that few people bother with is making sure they have electrical devices to use which will run off the power produced by their solar power generator. Granted, these systems usually have 120 volt AC outlets on them so that you can plug in whatever electronics you have. Nevertheless, the batteries in the units store the power at 12 volts DC just like your car battery. Boosting this level to 120 volts AC consumes a lot of power. So, if you are able to run a 12-volt device off it, you get more mileage for your battery.
Basically, you want energy efficient devices which will run off of 12 volts. These would include appliances which are capable of connecting to a car's accessory connector/cigarette lighter. A 12-volt coffee pot, for example, will draw much less power from the battery in your solar generator than your normal coffee maker that you plug in at home. That means you can make more coffee or have power left over for other uses.
Maximizing the effectiveness of your solar power generator is an important part of your preparedness strategy. It's great to have a device like this if at all possible. Notwithstanding, it's even better to be able to gain the greatest benefit out of them when the time comes that we need to use them.
Do you have any other tips or suggestions about maximizing your solar generator during wintertime blackouts? Let us know in the comments below.
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Zoosporangia and thalli of Cladochytrium polystomum (WB228). Photo by Martha Powell.
Cladochytrium polystomum (WB228) was illustrated and described by Wilhelm Zopf in 1884 as a species in Cladochytrium. It is distinct from other described species of Cladochytrium including the type, C. tenue, because it can produce both monocentric and polycentric thalli. Consequently, its generic placement is currently under investigation. Strain WB228 of C. polystomum was isolated from submerged vegetation, mud, and water collected from the shoreline of Lake Lureleen (Tuscaloosa County, Alabama N 33º 30524 W 087º 67612) on February 19, 2005. In pure culture the fungus is yellow and has a fluffy appearance. The monocentric thallus is spherical with rhizoids that taper into fine branches. The polycentric thallus is highly branched and produces intercalary swellings that become zoosporangia. Zoosporangia produce up to 20 long discharge tubes (hence, the species epithet "many mouths"), from which zoospores escape. Molecular phylogenies place this strain in the Chytridiales. The Chytridiales is overwhelmingly populated by monocentric species; consequently, this strain can lead to a better understanding of the molecular control of nuclear migration and polycentricity, which occurs more frequently across multiple lineages within the Chytridiomycota.


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Q: React/material-ui ListItem list sticky but overlapping I want to have a material-ui listitem with has sticky subheaders. I managed to get this sticky, but the subheader is overlapping with the items when scrolling:

How to prevent this?
Full code:
    <List
      {...rest}
      className={clsx(classes.root, className)}
      subheader={
}
    >
      {pages.map(group => (

            {group.groupname && <><Divider /><ListSubheader>{group.groupname}</ListSubheader></> }
            {group.routes.map(page => (

                {page.children ?
                  <>
                    <ListItem
                      className={classes.item}
                      disableGutters
                      key={page.title}
                    >
                      {page.title}
                    </ListItem>
                    <Collapse in={state[page.title] ? true : false} timeout="auto" unmountOnExit>
                      <List component="div" disablePadding>
                        {page.children.map(childpage => (
                          <ListItem
                            className={classes.nested}
                            disableGutters
                            key={childpage.title}
                          >
                            {childpage.title}
                          </ListItem>
                        ))}

                      </List>
                    </Collapse>
                  </>
                  :
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                    className={classes.item}
                    disableGutters
                    key={page.title}
                  >
                    {page.title}
                  </ListItem>
                }

            ))}

      ))}
    </List>

I expanded the example from the material-ui website

A: Well, the only workaround I found (using v4) was to style things a bit:

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*To the subheader elm: background: white

*To the list root elm: overflow-y: auto
That way the subheader still overlaps with the underlying scrolling list, but it is not transparent, and the list handles its own scroll, preventing it from appearing on top of the sticky subheader when scrolling.

A: Currently having the exact same problem, with the addition of not being able to scroll to the bottom of my navbar whenever the list is fully extended:

I came up with a temporary solution, but I was unable to get the sticky feature of the subheader items to function without it overlapping with the content of the menu when scrolling.
For the overlapping issue, set disableSticky={true} on each of your ListSubheader elements. This should fix your specific issue.
My scrolling issue was caused by a top: 60 I had set in createMuiTheme To fix this I simply replaced top with padding:
/** Navigation Drawer **/
MuiDrawer: {
  paper: {
    paddingTop: 60,
    width: 256,
    minWidth: 150,
  }
}

A: You should use disableSticky prop.

A: The problem is with the size of Collapse component. Try set the prop collapsedSize to "auto".
<Collapse ... collapsedSize="auto">...</Collapse>

collapsedSize: The height of the container when collapsed.

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Can you tell how many cherries there are? How many apples? In the brilliantly colorful My Very First Book of Numbers, children can find the number of fruits in the bottom half of a page that matches the number of boxes and numerals in the top half. This new, bilingual edition will also allow them to match English and Spanish words for each. Children will love solving the puzzles of this clever, vibrant book.
Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has been translated into 70 languages and sold over 55 million copies. Carle illustrated more than seventy books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote, and more than 170 million copies of his books have sold around the world. In 2003, Carle received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now called the Children's Literature Legacy Award) for lifetime achievement in children's literature. In 2002, Eric and his wife, Barbara, cofounded The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (www.carlemuseum.org) in Amherst, Massachusetts, a 40,000-square-foot space dedicated to the celebration of picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world, underscoring the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of picture books and their art form. Eric Carle passed away in May 2021 at the age of 91. His work remains an important influence on artists and illustrators at work today. www.eric-carle.com
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Hebrew Illuminated Manuscripts JMNY Rosettes Esther Scroll with an Illustration, Baghdad, mid-19th and 20th centuries
© Dagmara Budzioch, Photographer: Budzioch, Dagmara, 11.2015
The scroll opens with a prefatory panel with a depiction of Esther and Mordecai, both clothed in Oriental garments. This part of the scroll's decoration is a later addition, likely from the 20th century. It is followed by the next two decorative prefatory panels with the Hebrew inscription in large, hand-drawn, and painted letters. Similar letters can be seen around the second of the prefatory panels and along the whole length of the upper and lower margins of the membranes. The letters painted on the margins form the elaborated genealogies of Mordecai and Haman that allude to the oral tradition known from the Targum Sheni. The opening part of the scroll and the spaces between the text columns are adorned with colorful rosettes.
The scroll is mounted on a turned wooden handle.
Several scrolls decorated in a similar way are stored in private (e.g. BCM 75, Braginksy Collection, Zurich) and institutional collections (see "Related objects"), however, not all of them bear the note of Isaac Meir Hayyim Moses Gabbai of Baghdad and only the convergence of their style allows to attribute them to this artist-scribe. No other scroll sharing the same ornamentation contains a figurative scene.
For other scrolls decorated with Hebrew letters on the margins see "Amalek scrolls" in the Index.
The ink used in the scroll is shiny.
The seal of the Museum and the number of the manuscript on the blank side of the first membrane can be seen.
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JMNY Rosettes Esther Scroll with an Illustration | Unknown
*Manuscripts and Printed Books | Esther scroll (megillat Esther)
Monument Setting
Mid-19th and 20th centuries
Isaac Meir Hayyim Moses Gabbai of Baghdad
|(?)
Iraq | Baghdad
United States of America (USA) | New York | Jewish Museum in New York
| F 3374
Iconographical Subject
R | Rosette
O | Ornamentation: | Letter
O | Ornamentation: | Foliate and floral ornaments | Floral motif
O | Ornamentation: | Main text framed
E | Esther, Book of (following the order of the story) | Esther story protagonists
Textual Content
Ink and tempera on parchment + wood
The scroll: ca. 100 x ca. 2005 mm.
The length of the sheets in the scroll: 1) ca. 540 mm, 2) 455 mm, 3) 370 mm, 4) ca. 330 mm, 5) ca. 340 mm.
Dimensions of the selected details in the scroll:
- opening decoration: 63x55 mm;
- margins: max. 20 mm (height);
- panel filled with rosettes: 66x15 mm (outer dimensions);
- text panel: 63x60 mm (inner dimensions);
- an average letter: 2 mm (height);
- decorative letters on the margins: 11-12 mm;
- spaces between the lines of the text: 1-2 mm.
The roller: 222 mm (height).
The scroll (the text, decorations, and parchments) is very well preserved, except for the edges of the first membrane that are slightly damaged. Also, the beginning of the fourth membrane is torn and it is repaired with tape.
The beginning of the manuscript is darker than the rest.
The roller is slightly damaged.
Coordinates: 0.000000, 0.000000
The Book of Esther in Hebrew with two prefatory panels and the traditional genealogies of Mordecai and Haman written in the margins
The scroll is formed of 5 sheets containing a total of 24 columns of the text with 15-20 lines, except for col. 20 with 11 lines divided into two half-columns.
The number columns per membrane: no. 1 - 4 (+ 2 prefatory panels), no. 2 - 6, no. 3 - 5, no. 4 - 4, no. 5 - 5.
The text is inscribed in the Hebrew square Oriental script with tagin in dense black ink on the flesh side of the parchment membranes that are thin and smooth. Both sides are similar, but on the blank side, traces of animal hair are visible.
The letters ח (Es. 1:6) and ת (Es. 9:29) are enlarged. Other enlarged and diminished letters are included in col. 20.
The text contains numerous elongated letters.
The ruling is made with a hard point.
The pricking is invisible.
The membranes in the scroll are stitched together.
No bibliography on the manuscript is available but other scrolls featuring similar pattern are described in:
Schöne Seiten. Jüdische Schriftkultur aus der Braginsky Collection, eds. E. Schrijver, F. Wiesemann, E.M. Cohen, S. Liberman Mintz, M. Schmeltzer, Zurich 2011, 306‒307.
A Journey through Jewish Worlds: Highlights from the Braginsky Collection of Hebrew Manuscripts and Printed Books, eds. E.M. Cohen, E. Schrijver, S. Liberman Mintz, Amsterdam 2009, 272–273.
Isaiah Shachar, Jewish Tradition in Art, the Feuchtwanger Collection of Judaica, Jerusalem 1971, 158, object 417.
Chaja Benjamin, The Stieglitz Collection: Masterpieces of Jewish Art, Jerusalem 1987, object 191.
Dagmara Budzioch | 2021
Jewish Museum in New York
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Reviews A Raja Trunk Show
Sara Bauknecht of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette describes a recent trunk show in Pittsburgh with Raja tailoring expert, Harry Menon, and details the city's recent uptick in interest in its services in Hong Kong's Raja Fashions sees potential in Pittsburgh's custom clothing market:
In Pittsburgh, many of Raja Fashions' regulars are doctors and lawyers. One travels from Wheeling, W.Va., to meet with him, Mr. Menon said. Appointments are typically an hour and include recording detailed measurements of the client and taking a series of photographs that give tailors in Hong Kong a better sense of the person's body shape. There also are dozens of books of fabric swatches and linings (from classic paisley to camo) from high-end labels such as Italy's Ermenegildo Zegna and England's William Halstead they can choose from.
Men's suits are delivered within four weeks, although women's suiting requires more time and an extra session to ensure the fit is done correctly, Mr. Menon said.
Because Raja Fashions has had a lot of success in recent years in its overseas markets, it's able to sell suits at competitive prices. For example, suits typically go for about $500 — a reduction of about $300 compared to prices before the company's sales volume grew. Right now it has an ongoing special: two suits and two shirts for $780. For wedding parties, it offers discounted rates.
During Mr. Menon's latest trip to Pittsburgh, Matt Achmoody, 32, of Gibsonia paid him a visit to get fitted for a two-button black suit for a friend's wedding in May. It's a gift for the groomsmen from the groom, who connected the group with Raja Fashions, Mr. Achmoody said.
Read the full article in the Pittsburgh Post Gazzette: https://www.post-gazette.com/life/fashion/2019/02/11/Raja-Fashions-Hong-Kong-custom-suits-Pittsburgh-mens-womens/stories/201902100016


Life as we knew it, took a turn on its head with the advent of Facebook. No more do we collect memorabilia of mind-blowing events in our life. We simply click a pic and post to Facebook, recorded for cyber eternity. "Instant" has become the new mantra. With so many Facebook users across the planet, businesses too, found a new marketing avenue. Now it was possible to reach out to millions at the click of a button. Word of mouth took on a new dimension. There are a lot of businesses out there who have used Facebook to successfully launch their product and do good business. They have established their online presence.
On the flip side, there are so many businesses that yours could get lost in all the updates, posts, photos, philosophical mumbo jumbo and almost everything else that can be "Posted on Facebook". So how does one combat such a situation?
Read on about 5 tips that can help your business find its rightful place on Facebook, so that you don't get lost in the plethora of words and images.
Go with your brands colors and logo and keep the copy short, crisp and catchy. No one has time to read long-winded stories about your product. Make your catchphrase something related to your product that will instantly make the reader want to read more about it. A personal question or a statement of fact usually works to bring out the "curious" in a reader. Dangling carrots like a discount or a benefit also goes a long way in getting the reader to read more.
Branding is becoming more than a logo or a product. While many large companies already have established brands, small businesses make the mistake of not creating their brand. Branding is becoming a promise of quality and reputation! It is one of the most important aspects of any business, large or small. Look out for those marketing agencies whose activities are ingrained with branding principles.
Now that you have put up your first bait, the next step is to ensure the catchphrase sends that curious reader to your page. Keep in mind that LinkPosts have the advantage of being able to fetch meta tags on the related web page.
Now this is a crucial one. The right time to post your update is one of the most debated, and talked about points. You don't want to get lost in a multitude of posts so avoid events where everyone is wishing everyone a Happy Whatever. Find lean periods of activity. It requires some amount of trial and testing before you can hit upon the "right time" and yet, it could be, that the right time no longer remains right. So, you need to constantly experiment and innovate and play your moves by feeling the pulse of the Facebook users.
No, not just any old random points but Points that highlight your product, are the ones you want the reader to ponder over. Your update must focus on the most important aspects of your business. Bring out salient features that show readers that they have come to the right place.
Yes, it's true, the adage, "A Photo is worth a thousand words" holds true here as well. Readers are attracted to happy colorful, bright and cheerful photos and images. They have an instant attraction quotient to them that no words can match. So, bring out the designer in you. You can go a long way with beautiful images and crisp and catchy videos. Bring out the silverware because the reader will move on quickly. It's all about catching the client's attention.
When working with large marketing agencies, smaller businesses tend to get lost in the crowd. Look up companies who may have started from scratch themselves and would understand the risks involved in growing your business and trying new initiatives.
Don't despair if you feel your Facebook presence has not taken flight. Perseverance and Patience pay. You need to bring out your "A" Game because readers move on quickly. You have very little time to capture the client, so your posts and updates need to have that magnetic appeal. So, work with your product, work with your intuition and watch your business find its way to success.


FX Shoots Comedy Pilot Starring Louis C.K.
Hungry for a few more laughs, FX has quietly shot a comedy pilot starring stand-up star Louis C.K.
Tentatively titled "Louie," the half-hour is based on his life as a comedian and divorced father of two. Stories are told through a mix of standup routines and sketches (in which he acts opposite actors playing his kids, ex-wife and friends).
Project reps the third laffer in the works at the cabler, which has been aggressively looking at beefing up its comedy collection beyond vet "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."
FX is set to elaborate on its comedy strategy on Friday during the net's portion of the TV Critics Assn. press tour.
To read the full story from Variety, click here.


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https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/All-statewide-SC-officers-give-early-Graham-14017833.php
All statewide-elected SC officers give early Graham support
Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Updated 10:19 am PDT, Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC., questions Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan at the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
Photo: Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham is heading into his re-election campaign with a slate of endorsements from state Republicans, a strong position he hasn't always enjoyed.
Graham's campaign has told The Associated Press that all eight of South Carolina's statewide-elected officers plan to publicly endorse him Wednesday. The list includes Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette.
The support is a show of Republican force for Graham, who in the past has faced challengers from the right who said he's not conservative enough to represent deeply red South Carolina and he's too willing to work with congressional Democrats.
But thanks in part to his strengthened relationship with President Donald Trump, Graham has become a new darling of the GOP, campaigning for candidates throughout the country in 2018. After Trump stood by his side for the kickoff to his own re-election bid Tuesday night, Graham flew to Florida that night with the president. He flew back to Washington with Vice President Mike Pence, who helped Graham launch his 2020 campaign earlier this year.
Graham's relationship with the administration hasn't always been so cozy. When he sought the White House in 2016, Graham called Trump "a kook" and "unfit for office" and said he would be "the most flawed nominee in the history of the Republican Party." Trump, in turn, painted Graham as wishy-washy and even reading out Graham's personal cellphone number to a room full of supporters and reporters.
Graham ultimately said he would back neither Trump or Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in the general election, saying the Republican Party had been "conned."
Over the last year, though, Graham's relationship with Trump and the GOP in general has evolved. Graham and Trump have become frequent partners for golf outings, which Graham says has shown him Trump can be both "charming and gracious." After Graham's fiery defense of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, South Carolina Republican activists who had at times questioned his motives embraced him.
So far, Graham faces two primary challengers. Jaime Harrison, former chairman of the state Democratic Party, is his chief Democratic opponent.
Meg Kinnard can be reached at http://twitter.com/MegKinnardAP


Nadia Sablin was chosen by renowned curator and historian Sandra S. Phillips to win the seventh biennial Center for Documentary Studies/Honickman First Book Prize in Photography for her series Aunties. The images document, as Sabin writes, "the lives of my aunts who live in Northwest Russia. Alevtina and Ludmila are in their seventies but carry on the traditional Russian way of life, chopping wood for heating the house, bringing water from the well, planting potatoes, and making their own clothes."


A SLOVAK military airplane that was transporting soldiers from the south Serbian province of Kosovo to eastern Slovakia's Košice crashed into a mountain near to the Slovak-Hungarian border last evening, killing 42 people.
The plane crashed 250 kilometres from the Hungarian capital Budapest and just 20 km from the Slovak base in Košice where the troops were headed.
The Slovak Defence Ministry said that most of the people on the aircraft were from the KFOR peacekeeping mission in Kosovo.
PM Mikuláš Dzurinda held a late-night press conference and said that the Slovak and Hungarian rescuers had done their best to save lives. Slovak officials established a crisis team immediately after the accident.
Rescue efforts were complicated by the cold and the inaccessibilty of the area.


Please Vote for Me caught my eye because I was interested to see what exactly would happen when a Chinese teacher tried to introduce Democracy to the classroom. The film follows a group of 3rd graders in an elementary school in Wuhan to observe the students' experiment with democracy.
The film starts with the teacher explaining to her rowdy class that democracy means that they will choose their own leader, so for the first time in the history of the school the students will get to choose their own class monitor.
The class monitor is an incredibly powerful role in the student hierarchy; they are in charge of behavior and homework, as well as choosing other class leaders. It seems to be training for how to become a gov't official, although the movie itself does not touch on that topic.
The attempt at democracy has a rocky start, since the students have no say in which students are up for election. This perfectly reflects the idea of "democracy" in China, where the local gov't chooses an official, and then you can vote for that person.
I think the real value of this film though is the way it dives into the home life of these three children, Cheng Cheng, Luo Lei and Xiaofei.
Cheng Cheng is the perfect example of a little prince, his mother and father look after his every need, even physically helping him get dressed even though he is 8 years old. Cheng Cheng is also the most devious of the three, and throughout the election tries to find ways to trick his classmates into voting for him.
Luo Lei at first seems to be very genuine about wanting to try to win the election on his own. His parents, who both work for the police, are relentless in their efforts to help him, and remind me a bit of Amy Chua's description of being a Tiger Mother. This is most notable in their efforts to get him to perfect a flute performance.
Xiaofei is the only girl in the election, and is the only student I liked at the end of the movie. She is tormented by the other two, and struggles to find a way to stand up to these bullies. Her mother is a divorcee and complains of not being able to use her connections or free time to help her daughter as much as the other families help their sons.
I highly recommend this film to anyone who has an interest in the future of democracy in China, or wants to have a better understanding of what it is like to grow up in China. I would also recommend this to teachers who want to show their students life in China, as it would provide material for dozens of discussions. It is available for purchase on Amazon, or through Netflix on demand (I think).
By T in Education on April 12, 2011 .
I did notice that the father of the boy that won told him that at the end of his presentation he should give every one of the voters a gift.
Although I thought this boy was the best candidate I would still consider the gift to be a blatant bribe = normal for China?
I felt really sorry for the girl as at the beginning she was bullied relentlessly which by destroying her confidence destroyed any chance that she may of had.
I met the director at the American film Fest a couple of years ago. a little disappointing was the fact that he structured and set up some of the scenes. So, the film cannot be trusted to be an accurate portrayal of democracy with Chinese traits. It is more accurately creative non-fiction with some big liberties taken.
Infact, I recognized several of the children from the movie "Not one less" also "based on a true story" docu style flick. Good movies non-the-less, but perhaps should be only take at face value….


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Borno votes lion share to education sector to address root cause of Boko Haram
The Borno state government has allocated the sun of over N23 billion to the education sector in its bits to address the root cause of Boko Haram insurgency in the state.
Governor Babagaba Umara Zulum who disclosed this while presenting the 2020
Budget proposal to the State House of Assembly at the Assembly Complex, Maiduguri recently said education got the lion share of the 2020 budgets with the allocation of over N23 billion amounting to the 20 percent of the total budget.
"This administration gives high premium to Education because genuine social transformation and economic development will not take place without Education .For us to find solutions to the root cause of insurgency, we must revamp the education sector to cater for the teaming population., the school dropouts and out of school children. We must improve on the school infrasturactures, ensure accessibility to quality education and build caoaciity of our teachers. Teaching and learning environment must not only he conducive but teaching staff must be well motivated to work", the governor saud.
He said " we made frantic efforts to construct more schools from my assumption of office and also continue with the total rehabilitation and renovation of school infrastructures that was started by the previous administration. We have carried out major rehabilitation works in 20 primary and post primary schools through the state and constructed three new Mega schools".
The government further explained that " in the coming financial year, we will construct new mega schools in Wuyo and Chibok and Technical schools in Mbalala and Bulabulin ( Maiduguri) . We will also construct new High Islamic Schools in Dikwa. Monguno,and Biu local government areas.
"Therefore, for the 2020 fiscal year the ministry of Education is allocated the sum of N6,942,414,000 for both current and capital expenditure. In the year 2020 we shall ensure rehabilitation and reopening of secondary schools in Monguno, Damasak, Gajiram, Gubio, Dikwa, Ngala, Konduga, Bama and Gwoza," Prof. Zulum said
According to him. the government has proposed the sum N2.2 billion. N4,, 767,000 billion and N9, 139,52500 billion for the Universal Basic Education, Teachers Service Board and Higher Education respectively for the construction and rehabilitation of classrooms access the 27 councils of the state , training and retraining of Teachers, construct of State University Teaching Hospital among others.
Gov. Buni task commissioners on service and dividend delivery
Gov. Buni approves N247M for LG retirees, N43M for LG staff promotion arrears
Borno PDP Alleges Poor Execution of Projects By Zulum, As APC Ruling Party Chairman, Dalori Denies PDP Existence
Borno PDP alleges poor execution of projects by Gov Zulum, as APC ruling Party Chairman, Dalori denies PDP existence
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) Borno Chapter has alleged that most projects executed under the leadership of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, especially the much talked about N4.3 billion Customs Flyover commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari last December 2021 have indicated cracks in some portions.
But reacting, the Borno State Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon Ali Bukar Dalori described the allegation as untrue, baseless and mere saying, as there is no evidence of genuine PDP, as an opposition existing in Borno state.
According to a press statement signed and issued to Journalists by the opposition PDP Publicity Secretary, Mr Amos Adziba alleged that, "it received with dismay calls and messages from concerned citizens of Borno State expressing their concern for public safety and wastages of public funds on substandard projects by the Borno State Government over the years.
"The calls follows reports of impending collapse of the just concluded Customs fly-over bridge that gulped over four (4.3) Billion naira project, which was just commissioned by Mr. President last December, 2021.
"It is the responsibility of all citizens, which all our party leadership, members, and all citizens of Borno state to activate vigilance and demand for accountability from Governor Zulum's led administration in the state, because vigilance and demand for good governance is the price we as citizens must pay to safeguard democracy and public safety.
"Our State have witnessed lots of losses of unquantifiable level over the last one decade and at this stage of recovery, while we still have numerous security challenges to face, we as a state cannot afford to waste such huge public finance on projects that are not well thought of, well designed and well executed within the global best practices standards.
"We therefore, condemn in total, such poor infrastructure development that aside wasting hug public funds, portend a serious danger to lives of our citizens plying the routes." Said the PDP spokesman.
Meanwhile, the ruling APC Chairman, Hon Dalori however advised the factional group of PDP which Mr Amos Adziba paraded himself as Publicity Secretary to face their court cases filed by the genuine PDP Chairman in the state, Hon Mahdi Baderi, which is still pending.
He noted that there is no need to join issues with a factional opposition party claimed to be PDP leaders, but for the purpose of clarity, the ruling APC under his chairmanship deem it necessary to keep the general public abreast on campaign of calumny against Governor Zulum by Amos Adziba who claimed to be publicly Secretary of Zanna Gadama led -faction of the PDP in Borno state.
"Dalori said, instead of the Factional PDP led by Zanna Gadama as Chairman and Amos Adziba as Publicity secretary to face their court cases, it is unfortunate that this group have chose to create lies against the committed and transparent execution of people oriented projects under the leadership of governor Babagana Umara Zulum.
"Since inception of this present administration, Zulum has executed over 600 projects comprised of roads and drainage networks, hospitals, schools which have been attested to be in good standard by notable Engineers, and that is why even the President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, Engr. Babagana Mohammed, FNSE, while in a state visit to Borno applaued Zulum's projects after he inspected them recently." Dalori said.
He added that the said Customs Flyover which was commissioned in December last year was adjudged to be the best not only in the north east sub region, but the country as a whole, considering the paucity of fund challenges faced by the present administration which is poised to end the over decades atrocities posed by insurgents. End
National convention: Group Commends Buni's Leadership Urges CECPC To Remain Focus On Reconciliation, Party Unity
By Yusuf Ali, Abuja
The APC Advancement Group (TAAG), has commended the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni for stability in APC urged the Caretaker Committee not to be distracted by the antics of some unpatriotic elements within the party and remained focused on achieving and sustaining true and lasting unity, peace and reconciliation across party ranks ahead of the national convention and the 2023 general elections.
The TAAG, in a statement issued in Abuja, said Governor Buni deserves commendation, though it is the prayers of every member of the APC to see the conduct of the much awaited national convention after the Ward, Local, and State Congresses, its a fact on ground that until the Caretaker Committee solve crisis in some states, the party cannot afford to go for a national convention with divided house.
The National Coordinator of the TAAG, Dr. Olusegun Adeleye in a statement titled "APC National Convention: The Need To Focus On Reconciliation and Party Unity" said while some members are pushing for the governing party to go for the national convention as planned, its important that the Governor Mai Mala Buni leadership to solve some of the crisis in the states before the convention, the focus remains achieving and sustaining the APC Caretaker Committee's peace and reconciliation core mandate.
"It is important that the APC conducts its planned national convention to produce the party's national leadership as a united house. Otherwise the main aim of constituting the CECPC following the dissolution of the former National Working Committee (NWC) will be defeated.
He said that the Governor Buni led Caretaker Committee has, in the course of carrying out its mandate, deployed a combination of true reconciliation, consultation and inclusiveness in achieving unity and cohesion to reposition the party adding that until the leadership solve the problems in some states that will pave way for the party to have a rancour-free national convention.
"As it is now, there are crisis in at least 14 state chapters of the party as at the last count, a fallout of the Congresses. The states include: Lagos, Bauchi, Imo, Zamfara, Enugu, Plateau, Kwara, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Kano and Taraba. The processes demand that as a party guided by its rule, all pending issues have to be resolved to pave way for the national convention.
Re: Suspension Of APC National Convention
By Daily Hint Reporter, Abuja
The general public is advised to completely disregard fake news on the reported suspension of the planned National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) till June, as reported by some media outlets.
Dates for Party activities such as meetings, Primaries, Congresses, National Conventions are communicated through well-known official channels and not through 'sources'.
The faceless authors and sponsors of fake news on APC activities, in this case the planned National Convention are simply bent on causing confusion and formenting crisis through misinformation. We should not enable them.
As a focus-driven, process-oriented political party, the APC Caretaker Committee under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni will not be distracted by self-serving antics of these sponsors of fake news. The APC Caretaker Committee is already embarking on nationwide consultations with Party stakeholders to prepare the ground for a rancour-free National Convention. To this end, the sub-committee on budgeting and other substructures will be set up in due course.
Finally, the Party notes and appreciates the continued support of well-meaning members and leaders as the APC Caretaker Committee undertakes the immediate task of addressing contestations within the Party, litigations, fallouts of recently-conducted Congresses and generally reposition the Party ahead of the National Convention.
Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe Ph.D
National Secretary
APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC)