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Lyndall Fraker was an unconventional choice when Gov. Mike Parson tapped him to lead Missouri into the legal marijuana realm.
A termed-out House member, farmer and former Walmart manager who said he had never used cannabis himself, Fraker had no medical background. A powerful House colleague even introduced a bill that would have effectively thrown him out of the job — which pays $95,000.
But the bill requiring that the post be filled by a pharmacist didn't go anywhere. And since taking over, Fraker and his small team have hit the tight deadlines mandated by the constitutional amendment voters passed in November. So far, things are running smoothly.
"He has really thrown himself into this job," said Jack Cardetti, a Democratic political strategist who spearheaded the medical marijuana legalization campaign. "The implementation of Missouri's program to this point far exceeds our expectation."
Cardetti noted that in other states, medical marijuana programs have been beset by delays and even litigation.
In Oklahoma, for instance, regulators tried to place restrictions on the program that weren't allowed under the ballot initiative passed by voters there. That led to multiple lawsuits and the state's attorney general eventually stepped in.
But so far Missouri has seen none of that.
In fact, Fraker's team got patient applications out a week ahead of schedule — in late June — and Cardetti said some people have already received their medical marijuana cards, again ahead of schedule.
"When he was chosen to lead this agency he clearly took that responsibility seriously," Cardetti said. "He understood the magnitude of getting this right for patients, and he's just done a really nice job."
But the biggest challenges lie ahead for Fraker and his team. On Aug. 3, they will start accepting applications for licenses to grow, manufacture, sell and test marijuana products. A third-party contractor will score them, and the state will have to start doling out licenses by the end of the year.
Nearly 600 businesses statewide have already pre-filed applications (along with non-refundable fees totaling more than $4 million). Many will be turned down, especially in the Kansas City area.
Read more at https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/health-care/article232691212.html


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Marilynn Duker, CEO, was exploring how to grow the company while maintaining the culture that made it a leader in the field of senior housing. Brightview constructed and operated senior living apartment communities that offered independent living, assisted living, and dementia care services for seniors in northeastern U.S. markets. While Brightview was smaller than the largest senior living firms (it had 42 properties with over 5,600 apartments), it had purposely managed its growth so that it could focus on offering the best work experience for its employees. The executives believed that doing so would lead to the best experience for its residents and, ultimately, the best financial returns for its investors. Its strategy appeared to be working so far and the company had received rewards for being a best place to work. Regardless of market or product, Duker and the executive team recognized that many seniors preferred to live at home and bring in help or could not afford to live in a senior living community.
Keywords: Growth and Development Strategy; Organizational Culture; Employee Relationship Management; Real Estate Industry; United States;
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Mike Zani and Daniel Muzquiz needed to decide next steps to create a new category in the human resources consulting industry and scale their company. Zani and Muzquiz, serial entrepreneurs, acquired Predictive Index in 2014. Previously, as clients of the 65-year-old Predictive Index, they had used its behavioral assessment tool to help them hire staff and build teams and they strongly believed in its value. They also believed, however, that Predictive Index had the potential to be something more. After acquiring the company, they invested in technology and people to modernize the business, and Predictive Index earned recognition as a "best place to work." In 2018, they developed a Talent Optimization platform, an offering that had the potential to transform the industry by helping companies align their business strategies with their human capital and leadership development strategies. In late 2019, as they prepared a broad rollout of Talent Optimization, and planned to scale their business by an order of magnitude, the pair wondered what hurdles they might face along the way and what other steps they should take to reach their goals.
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Aiyesha Dey, Jonas Heese and James Weber
Mark Cooke, Global Head of Operational Risk, needed to decide between a traditional regulatory control system and a new regtech system to manage non-financial risks. Non-financial risks failures such as money laundering and tax evasion had cost HSBC billions of dollars in fines and settlements over the previous decade. In response, HSBC had hired thousands of risk and compliance staff and invested billions in traditional control systems. Cooke, however, could not be sure HSBC's traditional methods were sufficient and he was worried they were not sustainable. Cooke recently ran a pilot test of a regtech solution that promised to warn of problem areas in advance, and do so at a much lower cost than traditional systems. The regtech solution provider was a small startup and the technology was not fully developed. Cooke wondered how much he could trust a technology from a startup company with a handful of employees and almost no revenue to meet the needs of a world-leading bank with global operations.
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The next time i install the Server without X and try it. But i thinkk i use the GIT-Version in the Future.
today i have installed a minimal Debian 9.5 without X or anything else and use the Git-Version 1.5.x.
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So, there is a problem with the DB schema. I'll check that this evening.
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Las Vegas professor shot himself in arm to protest President Trump
A sociology professor at the College of Southern Nevada is now facing felony gun charges in connection with an on-campus shooting that happened on the second day of classes.
Court records show Professor Mark J. Bird was charged in August with discharging a gun within a prohibited structure, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit and possessing a dangerous weapon on school property.
Professor Mark J. Bird was found bleeding from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his arm about 8:15 a.m. on Aug. 28 outside a bathroom in the Charleston campus K building.
Campus police found a $100 bill taped to a mirror inside the bathroom, along with a note saying, "For the janitor," according to Bird's arrest report. On the floor of the restroom was a black-and-white, .22-caliber pistol and one spent shell casing.
One college employee told police that he held Bird's hand to calm him down as others tried to stop the bleeding. While waiting for authorities to arrive, Bird said he had shot himself in protest of President Donald Trump, police noted in their report. The report did not elaborate.
On Tuesday, president of the college's faculty union Robert Manis, Nevada Faculty Alliance, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that he heard numerous rumors regarding the shooting in the last two weeks. He said he expressed concerns about the way the college handled the shooting and about its lack of transparency afterward.
"They never really told the students much about it except that it was resolved on the actual day of the shooting," he said. "When you don't give the full details, then rumors go crazy. It's unfortunate because it made the students and faculty very afraid and allowed rumors to proliferate."
Lake declined to comment further Tuesday, but he noted that college officials met with faculty and staff immediately after the shooting to provide support and to take suggestions.
Bird's preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 17 in Las Vegas Justice Court.
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Der Rock Hilde und Günter Level 2.
2 Kapitel 1, Seite 1 Was hört Günter? What do you know about Rammstein?
4 Kapitel 1, Seite 1 When Hilde criticizes Günter's music, Günter criticizes hers. What is Hilde's favorite band? You probably don't know the Prinzen at all. Think of music that would be totally opposite from Rammstein. What kind of music would that be?
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9 Kapitel 2, Seite 4 Who is lying? Hilde or Günter?
As Günter and Hilde insult each other, what references do they use to past cases? Find the line that says: "And besides that, I'm really interested in skirts." Jutta tries to break up the fight. She allows Günter to help saying "Je mehr mir helfen, desto besser." What does that mean? What is the main idea of Kapitel 2?
10 Kapitel 3, Seite 4 Are those real stores that are named?
11 Kapitel 3, Seite 4-5 How do they get downtown to the shopping area?
12 Kapitel 3, Seite 4-5 Wie heißt das Bekleidungsgeschäft?
13 Kapitel 3, Seite 5 What's in the Ladies department?
What does Günter see? The rest of the chapter is much too inappropriate for young children like you. Let's just skip that and go on to the next chapter. What is the main idea of Kapitel 3?
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15 Kapitel 4, Seite 6-7 On a scale of 1-10, how inappropriate is Günter's offer of help? Is Jutta offended at Günter's comment? On a scale of 1-10, how insulting is Günter's comment on Hilde's skirt? Is Hilde really hurt? Jutta seems to let Günter's comments slide. Do you have a girlfriend who likes your brother that much? What is the main idea of Kapitel 4?
Find the line that says: "He's about as good looking as a moose." Why would Hilde take Jutta to the underwear section? Do you think Günter will be too embarrassed? The rest of the paragraph is too inappropriate for young children like you. Let's skip this one.
17 Kapitel 6, Seite 8 How does Hilde try to ditch Günter this time?
When Günter goes off, Hilde says: Endlich. Er ärgert mich so. What does that mean? Find the German word for "Show-off" or "Jokester". Why does Hilde believe Günter is acting off like this? Does Jutta agree?
18 Kapitel 6, Seite 8-9 Name the jewelry items the girls try on.
Was hat Günter an? Okay, if you were Jutta, would you be impressed with Günter? Hilde really lets her brother have it this time. She says, Wenn du wirklich helfen willst, dann hilf uns nicht. What does that mean? Are you starting to feel for Günter yet? What is the main idea of Kapitel 6?
19 Kapitel 7, Seite 9 How does Hilde try to turn around her mean comment?
What was Günter's reaction? How about Jutta's reaction? It talks about meeting at the Glockenspiel. What's that?
22 Kapitel 7, Seite 9-10 Can you guess what verschiedene means?
What does meldet sich mean? Do you think Günter found the right skirt? Was für ein Geschäft ist Sabin und Micha? What is the main idea of Kapitel 7?
23 Kapitel 8, Seite 10 How did Jutta know about that store?
The skirt can't possibly be in a mens store. Why should the girls go if they're tired? What is Günter wearing in the store? Is that the right skirt? Warum wird Günter rot?
24 Kapitel 8, Seite 10-12 Was hat Günter gekauft?
What nice thing did Günter do for Hilde? Was that enough to make up for his naughtiness throughout the story? What is Hilde's reaction? What was the case with Max last year? What is the main idea of Kapitel 8?
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Darwin Harbour
Swimming in Darwin Harbour
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Darwin Harbour was named by Lieutenant John L Stokes in 1839 during the survey ship Beagle's journey along the northern coast.
The area has long been home to the Larrakia and Wagait peoples.
In 1869 George W Goyder and his team arrived in Darwin Harbour to survey a new town site called Palmerston and this was the beginning of the settlement of the harbour by non-Aboriginal people. Since then the foreshore and surrounds of the harbour have changed significantly.
Aerial view of Darwin, 1965
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FaZe Clan get Wix Fix in New Partnership
By: Chris Pursell | July 11, 2019
Wix.com is partnering with FaZe Clan to become the team's official website development and design partner. Wix and FaZe Clan will create opportunities for fans through integrated social and digital content with Wix branding set to be featured on the official FaZe Clan team shirt, and will serve as an official supporter of FaZe Clan's Professional Fortnite team.
The partnership officially kicks off with the release of the official Fortnite Team website:
"Esports is wildly popular, with a growing and enthusiastic audience, and we are always looking for the best places to connect with current and future customers," said Omer Shai, CMO at Wix. "We have pursued sports marketing partnerships for many years as we feel that this is a great way to build our brand. The partnership with FaZe Clan marks our first esports sponsorship and we believe it is a perfect fit. Plus, the opportunity to create dynamic content for FaZe Clan's brand and their millions of fans is exactly the kind of engagement we love."
With the FaZe Clan partnership, Wix now adds esports to its roster of sports branding and team partnerships.
"We look for partners that understand our vibrant communities and the esport audience," said Erik Anderson, Head of Esports at FaZe Clan, "Wix has all of the elements of energy, style and speed that our players embrace and are symbolic of the FaZe Clan brand. Together, with Wix, we're committed to creating content we know our fans will love."


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When you consider Irish jewellery, and how it has evolved over time one trait is consistent – virtually every piece of Irish-crafted jewellery has a meaning or story behind it. ~ Story by Marguerite Bourke.
Ireland has a rich history of jewellery design which can be traced back to its Celtic roots. As far back as 2000 BC, Celtic craftsmen adapted ideas from nature to produce intricate designs based on simple motifs using gold, bronze and silver. Triskeles, Spirals, Animal Motifs and later Crosses were woven into Celtic Knotwork designs in rings, torcs, bracelets, earrings, brooches and pendants. Craft jewellery in Ireland is mostly hand made in hallmarked sterling silver and recent trend of mixing materials have emerged; adding touches of gold to silver. Today Irish jewellery designers continue to be inspired by their Celtic roots and heritage, while embracing design and innovation.
The Crafts Council of Ireland is the main champion of the craft sector in Ireland and has been working with the Irish jewellery sector to promote the quality, authenticity and evolution of jewellery design both at home and overseas. According to Brian McGee, Head of Market Development at the Crafts Council, "There is no single design aesthetic in Ireland. While Celtic designs are perhaps the best known, especially internationally, Irish art colleges have been producing extremely passionate and creative new designers who have brought a real sense of contemporary design and innovation to the sector."
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Despite the recent economic downturn Irish craft and design is growing considerably; the craft sector in Ireland is currently worth €500 million to the Irish economy. Currently 25% of Irish jewellery is exported but that figure is expected to rise as more designers focus on international markets – including Canada. Ross O'Colmain, SVP Enterprise Ireland, Canada; comments; "Enterprise Ireland has been working with leading Irish jewellery designers to accelerate their exposure in the Canadian market. We have had a very positive response from local Canadian buyers who embrace the story that Irish designers are conveying through their inherently distinctive pieces."
The global recession has resulted in consumers becoming more discerning about their purchases: while they may be buying less, they want to invest in gifts that are authentic, unique and that will last. Retailers and consumers alike are considering the story behind a product and asking if it has something modern and contemporary to say, while also having real provenance and authenticity. In celebrating the unique provenance of Irish craft, the Crafts Council of Ireland developed a new consumer brand to encourage consumers to buy Irish craft – 'Imagined, Designed, Made in Ireland'.
As part of its drive to bring Irish craft and design to a global audience, ten Irish jewellers recently participated at Inhorgenta, the major international trade fair in Munich, Germany under the "Imagined, Designed, Made in Ireland" brand. This is one of many initiatives to highlight Irish jewellery on an international scale.
According to Brian McGee, "Since the time of the Celts, Ireland has been internationally renowned for its quality jewellery making and we are on a journey to recapture this reputation Traceability, authenticity and ultimately communicating the story of Ireland and our heritage to consumers are crucial factors to the selling process, and is all a part of this uniquely Irish brand."
Spotlight on Irish Jewellery Designers
Irish jewellery offers a touchstone to our past as well as a vision for our future.
Solvar's 'History of Ireland' (www.solvar.ie) is a collection of hand crafted jewellery from Ireland. Each piece in the collection is engraved with panels that represent some of the most historical eras in Irish history. It begins with the Celtic swirl dating back to the Neolithic age right through to the Partition of Ireland in 1920. Available in 14K Gold and Sterling Silver, the collection includes rings, bracelets, pendants, earrings, cufflinks and brooches.
TJH (www.tjh.ie) design wedding rings, hand-made in their Dublin workshop and can be made in a combination of metals, including Sterling Silver, 10kt, 14kt, 18kt and Platinum. Their Eternal Celtic Wedding Band Collection sell very well in North America and the rings denote of your appreciation of Celtic heritage and design.
JMH Manufacturing is a similar story; a family run business in Dublin producing Irish classic jewellery, bearing the Irish Hallmark that you will find on every single piece. As is the case for Irish designers the 'Made in Ireland' stamp conveys the quality, workmanship which has been passed down through the generations. www.jmhmanufacturing.com
Jean Butler is a well known Irish name, famed for her leading role the international Irish dancing phenomenon, Riverdance. Jean has designed jewellery called The Jean Butler Jewellery Collection captures her charm, grace and finesse perfectly, while subtly reminding the wearer of their Irish heritage. The Jean Butler Collection shows an ability to observe and recognise the many diverse aspects of Ireland's character in a most unique and contemporary manner. Each piece is carefully crafted in sterling silver, complemented by gold toning. www.jeanbutlerjewellery.com
Ireland is leading the way with some of our newer, innovative designers inspired by Ireland's past but moving towards more unique, edgier designs.
Christina Brosnan, grew up in Co. Clare, a hotbed of craft, inspired by her mother who made fine Irish lace. The wild Irish landscape has influenced her designs and her collections feature three-dimensional bead weaving techniques. Christina has recently introduced her new collections 'Contour' and 'Osseous'. Both collections use sterling silver or 14-carat rolled gold with semi-precious gemstone and bone. The pieces in this collection are dual purpose – they can be worn as a necklace or in your hair, for example. Christina explains, "This gives them a "transformer" type quality and makes them playful pieces." www.christinabrosnan.com
A former sculptor turned goldsmith, Martina Hamilton is one of Ireland's leading producers of contemporary Irish jewellery. She takes a figurative, experimental approach to making jewellery, working mainly sterling silver with 18 carat gold accents. For over 20 years her distinct award winning international brands including 'Spirit of Ireland' have been designed and handcrafted in her rural studio in the West of Ireland. Inspired by the poetry of Yeats and the beauty of her local landscape Martina continues to design new jewellery collections, her latest being "Oyster Pearl and "Full Moon". Pearls catch the light and both reflect and contrast with either textured or polished metal surfaces in the Oyster Pearl collection. Full Moon, Ice Moon and Blue moon pendants embellished with precious stones represent the seasonal moons. www.martinahamilton.ie
Maureen Lynch's designs espouse elegant simplicity and high quality. Each piece is pared down and sculptural. It eliminates all manner of fuss. "I fell in love with metal 20 years ago," says Lynch. It has been an ongoing affair. "Simplicity is what I like. My pieces take their cue from the body itself. I always bear in mind the contours of the body when designing, so that the wearer feels comfortable and at ease." Her signature oval perfume bottles on a silver chain come with a swatch of linen inside them that you can spritz with your favourite scent so that you and only you can smell it. You can also keep a lock of hair, a love poem or photograph inside. Maureen says "I keep a child's drawing in mine." This collection has flourishes of gold in its silverwork, so people can mix and match it with their jewellery. www.maureenlynch.ie/
Fiona Kerr's 'Celtic Chaos' collection is a modern mix of Celtic designs coupled with the chaotic randomness of nature. Fiona explains, "The inspiration for Celtic Chaos came from a couple of different directions, I liked the idea of getting movement in to my work but without it looking too mechanical or over engineered, by having the silver balls rolling around inside you get movement and sound, something to engage the wearer. The spiral design came from a combination of influences from Celtic art and the geometry in nature, when I look at this range I often think about swirling galaxies." The holes in the top layer of silver are all drilled individually so no two items are the same. Using silver and 22ct yellow gold for this design brings it to life enhancing the three dimensional form, the polished gold surface on the inside almost makes it look as if there is a light inside. www.fionakerrjewellery.co.uk
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Ex-NY Senate leader Skelos and son indicted on corruption charges
Senate Republican leader Dean Skelos predicts 'chaos' if Democrats take control of the chamber.
The former leader of the New York Senate and his son were indicted Thursday on conspiracy and extortion charges as prosecutors boosted the amount of money from $200,000 to $300,000 that they allege was illegally steered to the son.
The indictment was returned by a grand jury in Manhattan federal court against 67-year-old Dean Skelos and his 32-year-old son, Adam.The men from Rockville Centre, Long Island, were released on bail earlier this month after they surrendered to face charges that Dean Skelos teamed with real estate developers, an environmental technology company and campaign donors to collect hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes, gratuities and extortion payments to benefit his son.Dean Skelos was New York state's most powerful Republican when he was arrested and accused by prosecutors of taking official actions to secure the money.Mr. Skelos has said he will fight the charges and that he and his son will be vindicated. His son's lawyer has said Adam Skelos is not guiltyThe indictment largely mirrored a criminal complaint that earlier described evidence.It added to the accusations, though, by claiming that Adam Skelos received more than $100,000 in payments and health benefits from a medical malpractice insurer. The indictment said the insurer provided Adam Skelos with a no-show job while it lobbied his father on legislative matters.Defense lawyers did not immediately comment on the indictment.According to court papers, the scheme was carried out since at least 2010. The government said evidence includes court-authorized wiretaps on cellphones used by the father and son. Charges included two conspiracy counts, two extortion counts and two counts of soliciting bribes. The charges carry potential penalties of more than 80 years in prison.The indictment sought forfeiture of $300,000 from bank accounts held in the name of Adam Skelos and his wife, along with property in Rockville Centre.Dean Skelos was re-elected majority leader in January after sharing the post with another senator from 2011 to 2013. He stepped down from the position after his arrest and was replaced by another Long Island Republican, Sen. John Flanagan. Skelos, first elected to the Senate in 1984, has retained his legislative seat.His arrest came four months after federal prosecutors in Manhattan arrested Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, a Manhattan Democrat, on charges that he took nearly $4 million in payoffs. Silver also relinquished his position after his arrest, though he retained his Assembly seat. He has pleaded not guilty.
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March 18, 2019By Richard C PendryAction Adventure Novels
Damascus Redemption is Looking for Book ReviewersRichard C Pendry2019-03-18T12:38:46+00:00
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This is a call for your reviews of Damascus Redemption; a thought provoking story that will take you for a roller-coaster ride with intrigue, deception, betrayal and page turning action. Book 2 'Roxanne's Revenge' is coming out in late 2019.
Themes of the Book : Bedouin or Ancient Sumerian a Mysterious People
The Marsh Arabs are inhabitants of the river basins created by Iraq's two famous rivers: the Tigris and Euphrates. They live amidst the sea of reeds that some Biblical scholars think was the Garden of Eden. There is dispute as to whom the Marsh Arabs are descended from; some say the Bedouin, other scholars say the ancient Sumerians. What's clear though, is that Marshlands and its people the Marsh Arabs are shrouded in mystery, with a culture and history that originates from the very dawn of mankind.
My Experience Iraq 2006
I first came in contact with the Marsh Arabs while I was working in Iraq in 2006. I stumbled across one of their villages whilst on a recce to find alternative and safer routes for my teams to use. I became an occasional visitor to the village, as to go there regularly would set a pattern – something that must never happen in high threat environments – but on each occasion my arrival was treated with the utmost enthusiasm.
Tragedy Recounted First Hand
The sheikh would take me to the mudhif– a building made entirely from reeds that are bent into shape to form large arches – that acted as the hub for the community and where all the business took place. In the light and airy building, the interior space cooled by the wind that whistled through the porous reed walls, he told me of the tragedy that had beset his people.
Before the Gulf War 1991
Before the First Gulf War in 1991, the Marsh Arabs living amongst the sea of reeds that protected them from the outside had numbered almost half a million. But after the failed Shia uprising that took place after the war, the marshes became a refuge for the dissidents opposed to the regime of Saddam Hussain.
Saddam Hussain's Heavy Toll
The Iraqi dictator, in his efforts to stem any further uprising, exacted a heavy toll on the Marsh Arabs. His war-planes strafing villages, the water – the very lifeblood of the area – diverted away from the Marshes, destroying the ecosystem and rendering large swathes of land as desert.
2003 Only 20,000 Marsh Arabs
By 2003 it was estimated that only 20,000 Marsh Arabs were living as their ancestors had done before them, the remainder dead or in refugee camps. This heart-breaking story weighed heavy on me. So when I came to write Damascus Redemption I decided that I would try to highlight the plight of my friends.
The Damascus Redemption Mashuin
I chose the name of Mashuin for my Marsh Arab tribe – the word is a derivative of 'white skin' in the local tongue. They are a Christian tribe, something unusual as most of the Marsh Arabs worship Islam. The tribal elders name is John, his daughter is Rachel; their duty is to guard the treasure given to the Mashuin by a crusading knight over 800 years before. I don't want to give away the story so I'm going to stop there, but you can download the first couple of chapters free from my site or the whole book from Amazon.
Historical Action Novel Fans We Want Your Reviews of Damascus Redemption
The whole story of Damascus Redemption is taken not only from my time in Iraq, but also my travels in Syria and Lebanon. It's a parallel story that switches between Iraq in 2007 and the time of the Third Crusade in 1191. If you're looking for an SAS shoot-em-upbook then you'd best look elsewhere. But if you want to engage with a thought provoking story that will takes you for a roller-coaster ride with intrigue, deception, betrayal and page turning action then Damascus Redemption is the book for you. Purchase and review here : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Damascus-Redemption-Richard-C-Pendry/dp/1912056305
In this Middle East based military action thriller, Richard Pendry has created an array of characters that really does include the good, the bad, and the ugly, along with a rich and colourful mix in between. Behind the macho image of ex SAS and another assorted military, the author portrays each with all the faults and traits of people who have lived real lives, haunted by their various pasts. Likewise with the non-military characters, each tells his own tale, contributing to the overall story rather than simply filling a role essential to some plot. Central to them all though is Mason, an ex SAS man who resigned from the job and life he loved following the tragic death of his wife and daughter. But life goes on, bills need to be paid, and so he's eventually tempted by a lucrative security training job in the Middle East. Needless to say, events don't follow the neat path they're meant to, and in an effort to prevent the deaths of the men he was meant to train, instead, he leads them in what is practically a hastily and an ill-conceived suicide mission.
Amid the drama and military and political tensions following the Gulf Wars, and the efforts of the oil companies and the security companies they employ to restore Iraqi oil production, intertwined is a completely different story being told; an eminent historian's quest to solve a centuries-old historical and religious secret reaching back to the time of the Crusades and even far beyond helps bring to life the ancient and bloody history of the cradle of civilisation and Christianity, along with treating the reader to a tale worthy and reminiscent of a Dan Brown novel.
Just as it did in his previous story, Richard Pendry's own military background and first-hand experience of the Middle East shines through in his writing; experiences aside though, once again the author also demonstrates a real talent for crafting an imaginative and well-told multi-stranded story, along with meticulous research and attention to detail.
For those who are already fans of the military genre or may have served in the armed forces, this is a highly enjoyable and captivating read, and I would say an intelligently written one too. For others who may be reading a military adventure thriller for the first time, I would be hard-pressed to think of a better introduction to the genre.
Not only is the military action authentic and exciting, the author creates a genuine sense of place and atmosphere from beginning to end. Unlike many other writers in this genre, the author here writes equally well and authentically when portraying Arabic and non-military characters, real people the reader can easily identify with. In any such book as this, there will always be some degree of military terminology, but the author skillfully allows the context and wider story to make their meanings obvious. There are a few occasions when some of the 'army speak' isn't immediately apparent to the non-military reader, but this in no way detracts from the overall enjoyment of the story any more than perhaps any of us might not recall the exact meaning of a particular word when reading – a more than acceptable trade-off against lots of contrived and unnatural explanatory prose in my opinion.
If you've ever read and enjoyed, say, a Chris Ryan, Andy McNab novel, or even the likes of Dan Brown, I can highly recommend Richard Pendry as a welcome addition to those lofty ranks. Overall, a fantastic story from beginning to end, with an absolute cracker of a conclusion. An easy well-deserved five stars!
Authentic, exciting, and intriguing – A real page-turner worthy of comparison to the best of military & historical fiction …
5 stars. 18 May 2018 Rudders, Kindle Edition, Verified Purchase
Author : RICHARD C PENDRY is a security consultant, author and public speaker who has been delivering resilience solutions in the form of risk, crisis and business continuity management and Terrorism Awarness to his varied clients since 2005. He holds degrees in Security & Risk Management (Leicester) and Terrorism & Political Violence (St Andrews), his debut novel Damascus Redemption was released in 2016. www.richardcpendry.com
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Texas researchers will begin clinical trials of a candidate vaccine against the deadly toxin ricin (search), a biological agent that can only be tested in select labs.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to conduct the safety trial in humans.
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"As far as we can tell, the vaccine is completely safe and has no side effects," Dr. Vitetta, director of the Cancer Immunobiology Center at UT Southwestern, said in a statement.
The team developed the experimental RiVax vaccine for the deadly poison as an offshoot of its cancer research. The National Institutes of Health funded research to turn the discovery into a product that may soon help protect Americans against a bioterror attack.
In past trials, the vaccine protected mice against 10 lethal doses of ricin and had no side effects even when given at 100 times the dose needed to prompt an antibody response. Same for rabbits, which produced high numbers of protective antibodies against ricin after vaccination.
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Trump rips UK prime minister over latest coronavirus lockdown
In a Saturday tweet, President Donald Trump went nuclear on U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson over his stringent new lockdown orders that many say are essentially "canceling Christmas" in that country in an effort to combat the coronavirus.
"We don't want to have lockdowns," President Trump said, retweeting a video of Johnson's press conference announcing the new restrictions, according to Breitbart. "The cure cannot be worse than the problem itself!"
We don't want to have lockdowns. The cure cannot be worse than the problem itself! https://t.co/sHBJfG9T8X
New restrictions necessary, Johnson says
Johnson had originally planned to give his constituents a five-day break from the current restrictions over Christmas, but instead decided to make the restrictions even more severe, according to Fortune — especially in London and much of southeast England, where a new strain of COVID-19 that is said to be up to 70% more transmissible has been detected.
According to Fortune, the new restrictions include shutdowns of all non-essential businesses, a ban on "household mixing," and stay-at-home orders that apply unless people must travel for work, education, or health care. Outside of London and the rest of "tier four," residents are reportedly allowed to visit other households on Christmas Day only.
Johnson said the new restrictions are necessary to combat the coronavirus and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed with sick patients after new case numbers in London doubled in only one week.
"When the virus changes its method of attack we must change our method of defense," he told reporters, according to Fortune. "Without action, the evidence suggests infections would soar, hospitals would become overwhelmed and many thousands more would lose their lives."
"Job prospects destroyed"
The new strain of the virus seems to be nearly unique to the U.K., and 60% of its current cases are being attributed to the new strain, Fortune reports. Officials don't believe the strain is different enough to impact the vaccine's efficiency, however. It is normal for viruses to mutate and change over time.
Johnson, for his part, said the lockdown rules would be reviewed on Dec. 30, but Trump says the rules could be more damaging than the virus itself, which has seen its mortality rate drop since March due to new treatments and therapeutics.
U.K. Supreme Court former justice and current Supplementary Panel member Jonathan Sumption has also disagreed with the lockdown measures and spoken out against them, saying none of the strict measures have worked in any of the countries in Europe where it has been tried, Breitbart reported.
"[P]ause to think about the damage all this is inflicting on the young," Lord Sumption urged the public in a piece for The Telegraph. "They are seeing their careers and job prospects destroyed before their eyes. We will get over COVID-19 eventually. Many of them will never get over the long-term effects of the countermeasures."
Sumption also called Johnson's new lockdown "immoral" and "useless," suggesting that lockdowns might reduce cases while they are in place, but that they only make things worse later and defer the cases, leading leaders to think more lockdowns are needed. "That is why we are where we are now," he said.
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Jen Krausz is a Conservative Institute staff writer. A lifelong member of the Republican Party, she has an English degree from a liberal arts college and has contributed to numerous publications including Newsmax.


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On the occasion of the Heritage Days, I visited the house of volcanoes in Morne-Rouge, which screened a very good documentary film on volcanism in the Caribbean and proposed several exhibition spaces, some of which were obviously on Mount Pelee. When we talk about the eruptions of our mountain, it is often with in mind the tragic eruption of May 8, 1902, which in a matter of seconds resulted in the death of at least 28,000 people, destroyed within a few hours a city from the map and led to Alfred Lacroix's elaboration of the foundations of modern vulcanology.
This is also what had in mind the Martiniquais who were fleeing their land in the night of September 16, 1929, when the beautiful asleep woke up. Today, I am not talking about the eruption of 1902, but about an unknown eruption: the eruption of Mount Pelee in 1929. This is the title and subject of the French museum services book of the Martinique local authority, taken from a 2008 exhibition, which, beyond the eruption, also offers a panorama of the political, economic and social life of the period. I found interesting to dive into the story of the last eruption of our volcano that our collective memory remembers little.
On the eve of the 1929 eruptions, political discussions to restore economic activity in the North following the 1902 disaster were well underway. Did you know that the (more numerous) supporters of the revitalization of Saint-Pierre were opposed to those who supported the construction of a port in La Trinité? The post-war debates defended the modernization of the Creole city and the opening up to nascent tourism, because already « The city of Saint-Pierre and the mountain Pelee have become a center of curiosity and attraction for American tourists who come not thousands« (1), an interest that still continues to this day. But nobody seemed to worry about a possible new eruption, the threat seemed to be over, the volcano was asleep for several years. It was therefore not without surprise that the Martiniquais witnessed a new eruptive phase on 16 September 1929.
After a resurgence of fumaroles in August, a rock eruption occured on September the 16th, with no casualties and much less material destruction than in 1902. On the other hand, it generated spontaneous leakage of surrounding populations. And in the early morning of 14 October, the mountain woke up again, leading to evacuations for several months of 10,000 refugees. From 20 November to February 1930, the volcano produced new burning clouds and magma.
The population movements that took place in September and October had a cost and generated social and economic disorganization of the island. Apart from the actual management of the refugees over several months, the desertion of the surrounding area of Pelee did not pose problems.
For example, we can discover declarations of losses such as those of Dame Etile Demosthène dressmaker, the bride and mother of three children: « Because of the volcanic eruptions in October, I had to abandon my property and all its contents, to take refuge in Fort-de-France. Since the aid in kind that was granted to us was insufficient, I went back to harvest the ripe vegetables that I had abandoned hastily, and was surprised to see the immense damage done both by the raving animals and by the dishonest people who took advantage of the evacuation to steal the abandoned fields.
The infrastructure and major public works projected in and around Saint-Pierre were also shut down. Did you know, for example, that a dam could have been built at Saut Babin (in the municipality of Ajoupa Bouillon) to power a hydroelectric plant? The project was abandoned following the eruption in favour of a thermal power plant in Fort-de-France. As a result of the volcanic activity, several works projects were mainly planned outside the « Pelee » zone, such as electrification of the island or… the construction of a university city. Yes, you read it well, the university that was created in 1982 still has a long history behind it, but I didn't think it was so long ago!
The sudden activity of the volcano has also prompted institutional thinking about what to do: abandoning certain territories such as Le Prêcheur, building roads to facilitate evacuations – such as the one linking Deux-Choux and Morne-Rouge to reach Fort-de-France -, building equipment or shelters for the safety of people, conducting continuous monitoring of volcanic activity with scientific tools, setting up observatories were all elements to think about.
One learns in passing many elements on the role of the observatory of the Morne des Cadets (whom I will speak to you again one day for his beautiful seismograph Quervain Picard of 20 tons) in the monitoring of volcanic, seismic, and even cyclonic activity thanks to the documents left by its director of the time, Auguste Boutin. As I read it, I was able to realize how far scientific tools available at the time to study the activity of a volcano – especially at rest – were from the monitoring we have today.
Although not very vivid in our memories, the volcanic eruptions of 1929 thus had important consequences in political, economic and social choices. The construction of roads, the location of infrastructures, buildings for monitoring volcanic activity… are all traces of this volcanic episode still visible in the island's landscape.
And you, apart from 1902 and 1929, do you know of any other eruptions of the Pelee?
Thanks to Maurice Henry, one of the major contributors to the texts of this book and also to the texts of the exhibitions of the house of volcanoes, for sharing his knowledge with me.
I only found the book for sale at the Musée d' histoire et d' ethnographie (Boulevard du Général de Gaulle, Fort-de-France) for the moment, but it should eventually be distributed in other territorial museums and hopefully also in bookstores.


It's a fact! We have our first American cookbook author on our site: Megan Gordon. Our new Kitchen Table Friend is also food blogger and the owner of the popular Seattle-based granola brand Marge Granola. She shares with us one of the beautiful recipes from her latest cookbook. We are honored and happy to have her.
I met Megan last summer at a farmers' market in Seattle, where she was selling her delicious granola. I picked up her book Whole-Grain Mornings, which is all about good and healthy breakfasts, and we started talking. About good food, about writing cookbooks and about food blogging, as Megan also has a lovely food blog: A Sweet Spoonful. I asked her if she would like to make a contribution to our Friends section and her response was very enthusiastic. We were allowed to select a recipe from her cookbook and we picked this Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Spread. A Nutella-like spread, but this one, of course, is so much better and healthier! Megan: "There are many recipes for chocolate hazelnut spread out there, but I love this one for its simplicity: no melting chocolate, no heating milk, no straining or sifting. While it may seem like a doubtful choice in the quest to eat well in the mornings, this version is comparatively low in sugar and doesn't contain any of the fillers and fluff common in some store-bought brands." This recipe is a valuable addition to our site and we will surely make it often. Thanks, Megan!
Morning Notes: This is the time to use your very best cocoa powder—you'll taste the difference.
1. In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, process the hazelnuts until they become a smooth butter, about 3 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to scrape down the sides of the bowl if necessary.
2. Add the cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, salt, and oil and continue processing until creamy, 1 minute or so.
3. Transfer to an airtight container or your favorite jar. Refrigerated, it will keep for 4 to 6 weeks. If after sitting the spread becomes firmer than you'd like, simply stir in a little more oil, 1⁄2 teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency. If it remains looser than you'd like, simply stir in more confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time.
When you buy hazelnuts at the store, they have a thin, dark skin on them that is perfectly fine to eat, but many recipes will ask that you remove the skins because they can impart a slightly bitter flavor and their texture is often undesired. You can purchase hazelnuts that have already been toasted and, but to do so yourself is simple: Place the hazelnuts on a small baking sheet. Toast for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and scoop immediately onto a clean kitchen towel. Fold up the towel so the nuts are completely covered, and use a quick back-and-forth motion to create friction inside the towel and ease the skins off. Repeat as necessary. Don't aim for perfection here—getting the majority of the skins removed is usually just fine.
Reprinted with permission from Whole-Grain Mornings: New Breakfast Recipes to Span the Seasons by Megan Gordon (Ten Speed Press, © 2013). Photo Credit: Clare Barboza (Book Cover and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread) and Leela Cyd (Megan in kitchen).


Woah, I would've never thought of visiting a cemetery while travelling. But you can learn so much from it! And bonus: no crowds of tourists!
You should next time! Cemeteries are top of my list whenever I'm in a new city... clearly I have issues! They are always nice places to take a walk if nothing else and it's interesting to see how different cultures care for their dead. And yes - no ques!
I love this post! Highgate cemetery was one of the first places I visited when I moved to London 12 years ago and its magical look has stayed with me all this time. I used to live in Highgate back then and, after moving around nearby areas in the following years, I have now been back in Highgate for the past 6, so it makes me feel so happy and proud to see that you have been around here and you thought it was cool enough to write a post about it!! :-) thank you!!
Haha, it's definitely cool enough! I'm glad I got to go just before the weather changed as it was particularly interesting with the autumn leaves. I've never spent much time in Highgate area but it seems nice, great park across from the cemetery - as I'm sure you know. I may have to visit north London more often!
Ah, this is really interesting! I visited London for the first time in October and I wish I had known about this, but I'll definitely have to take a tour if I'm able to go back to London. I did a tour of Greyfriar's Kirkyard in Scotland it was so interesting, so I'm sure I'd enjoy Highgate as well. Thanks for the great photos, too!
This is a very informative and helpful post, I am planning to visit that place and your blog will help me out there thank you for sharing.