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Despite receiving N90 billion ECA funds in one year, Bayelsa ranks highest in poverty
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Bayelsa state with 2.5 million populations and eight Local Government Areas ranks second poorest state in Nigeria despite receiving N90 billion in Excess Crude Account (ECA) revenue from the federal government in 2022 and that excludes other revenues totaling millions of Naira.
ECA is money from oil revenue in excess of the budget benchmark of crude oil. And it is shared among states on a quarterly basis. The money is expected to be deployed in the state's development and growth.
Mr. Timipre Seipulo, Technical Adviser to the Bayelsa Governor on Treasury and Accounts, confirmed the state receiving the money while giving a breakdown of revenues and expenses made by the state on October 2022.
Although the huge revenue ought to have translated into the citizens' well-being, Bayelsa State has multidimensional poverty and was ranked the second poorest state, the latest Poverty Index Report by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics shows.
The ranking of Bayelsa as the second poorest state in Nigeria despite the huge revenues she had received and the latest N90 billion ECA funds, further questions how the state deploys its resources. And, it reconfirms the general belief that corruption, theft, and misappropriation of funds are major obstacles impeding the development of Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.
Nowhere in Bayelsa do we have apparent poverty indicators like education, health, and infrastructural decay. On visits to rural communities in Bayelsa, one sees deplorable schools and hospitals with many of the rural villages not accessible because there are no roads.
Also, read Squalor in Bayelsa after N164.72 billion state revenue in a single year
MAWA-Foundation had earlier published a report showing how Onopa community in Bayelsa State is in unimaginable squalor after the state government in one year alone got N152.54 billion in allocations from the Federal Government and N12.18 billion in Internally Generated Revenue.
Onopa community has a huge reflection of poverty with inhabitants living in pitiable squalor is 3 kilometres away from Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital.
A clear indication that the state government is aware of the poverty in Onopa community and watches the residents live in squalor without any basic infrastructure.
Worse still, the Annual State Viability Index (ASVI) shows that Bayelsa state an oil-producing state, in the year 2020 alone, received N152.54 billion allocations from the Federal Government and generated N12.18 billion internally, making her 2020 annual income stand at N164.72 billion.
Despite the huge revenues, Tracka, a public accountability organization that was in the Onopa community, says residents are living in unimaginable poverty with many of them living in inhuman conditions.
Onopa community is an exception, across Bayelsa State, there are many communities living in squalor with the inhabitants living in inhuman conditions.
This is even though Bayelsa is estimated to be 1.7 million in population with eight Local Government Areas.
And, despite the huge allocation, and its small population, Bayelsa State government has on many occasions had issues with the civil servants over none payment of workers' salaries.
Looking at the terrible poverty in Onopa community which is 3 kilometres away from the Bayelsa state government house, it becomes worrisome and unclear how the state deploys its resources.
The poverty in Bayelsa and other Niger Delta communities appears to be endemic. This is even as the Federal Government gives states in the region 13 percent derivation, created Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and other interventions in efforts to address poverty in the region. And all the efforts have since failed.
Unfortunately, poverty in the Niger Delta is traced to brazen corruption. Officials and state governors charged with the responsibilities of administering monies meant for the development of Niger Delta region have been accused of stealing public funds, with the NDDC being considered the most corrupt among them.

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David 'Duck' Dowle (Londres, 20 de octubre de 1953) es un baterista inglés que ha trabajado con las bandas Brian Auger's Oblivion Express, Streetwalkers, Whitesnake, Runner, Midnight Flyer y Bernie Marsden.

En enero de 1978 David fue convocado por el cantante ex-Deep Purple, David Coverdale, para formar una nueva banda llamada Whitesnake. La agrupación se formó con Coverdale como vocalista, Micky Moody y Bernie Marsden como guitarristas y Neil Murray en el bajo. Esta alineación grabó el EP Snakebite, el cual fue publicado en junio de 1978. En agosto de ese mismo año el teclista Jon Lord se unió a la banda para grabar el álbum Trouble. Dowle participó en la grabación del siguiente álbum, Lovehunter, pero en julio de 1979, antes del lanzamiento del álbum, fue reemplazado por Ian Paice. La última participación de Dave en un disco de Whitesnake se dio en el directo Live... in the Heart of the City, publicado en 1980.

Discografía

Brian Auger's Oblivion Express
 Reinforcements

Whitesnake
 Snakebite (1978)
 Trouble (1978)
 Lovehunter (1979)
 Live at Hammersmith (1980)

Runner
 Runner

Midnight Flyer
 Midnight Flyer
 Rock 'n' Roll Party

Referencias

Enlaces externos

Bateristas del Reino Unido
Músicos del Reino Unido

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A few wires crossed somewhere and the Story Poles that were erected specifically for the Historic Landmarks Commission site visit this week were taken down BEFORE they arrived to see them. They were supposed to see the outline of a proposed 3 story commercial project that included a market, restaurant and retail spaces with 180 parking spaces. - It hadn't been changed much since they last saw the project a year ago when it was previously denied.
Did anyone happen to take any photos from the 101 Hwy or anywhere else? They are looking for photos.
Are you sending Edhat daily now? This is the only one I've seen so far.


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module Pegarus
  module Machine
    class Compiler
      attr_reader :g

      def initialize
        @g = Generator.new
      end

      def compile(pattern)
        pattern.visit self
        pattern.instance_variable_set :@program, g.program

        class << pattern
          class_eval <<-eval
            def match(subject)
              Pegarus::Machine.execute @program, subject
            end
          eval
        end
      end

      def always(pattern)
        g.fail
      end

      def any(pattern)
        g.any pattern.count
      end

      def character(pattern)
        pattern.string.each_char { |b| g.char b }
      end

      def choice(pattern)
        fail = g.new_label
        pass = g.new_label

        g.choice fail
        pattern.first.visit self
        g.commit pass

        fail.set!
        pattern.second.visit self

        pass.set!
      end

      def concatenation(pattern)
        pattern.first.visit self
        pattern.second.visit self
      end

      def difference(pattern)
        g.fail
      end

      def grammar(pattern)
        start = pattern.get_variable pattern.start
        start.visit self
        g.jump g.end_label

        until g.rules.empty?
          rule = g.rules.shift
          label = g.label_for rule

          label.set!
          rule.pattern.visit self
          g.return
        end

        g.end_label.set!
        g.end
      end

      def if(pattern)
        fail = g.new_label
        pass = g.new_label

        g.choice fail
        pattern.pattern.visit self
        g.back_commit pass

        fail.set!
        g.fail

        pass.set!
      end

      def never(pattern)
        g.fail
      end

      def product(pattern)
        pattern.count.times do
          pattern.pattern.visit self
        end

        top = g.new_label
        cont = g.new_label

        g.choice cont
        top.set!
        pattern.pattern.visit self
        g.partial_commit top
        cont.set!
      end

      def set(pattern)
        g.charset pattern.set
      end

      def unless(pattern)
        lbl = g.new_label
        g.choice lbl
        pattern.pattern.visit self
        g.fail_twice
        lbl.set!
      end

      def variable(pattern)
        label = g.label_for pattern
        g.call label
      end
    end
  end
end

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A. If thunder and/or lightning is observed at the site of an outdoor contest by the officials, 30 or fewer minutes prior to the scheduled start of that contest, the official/coaches and the responsible school authorities shall not permit the contest to begin on that date until the weather has cleared or the conditions become playable.
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Scania CV AB (Publ) v. ScaniaFinance.co.uk
The Complainant is Scania CV AB (Publ) of S�dert�lje, Sweden, represented by Melbourne IT CBS of Stockholm, Sweden.
The Respondent is ScaniaFinance.co.uk of Pickering, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The disputed domain name <scaniafinance.com> is registered with Melbourne IT Ltd.
The Complaint was filed with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (the "Center") on January 25, 2008. On January 28, 2008, the Center transmitted by email to Melbourne IT Ltd. a request for registrar verification in connection with the domain name at issue. On January 29, 2008, Melbourne IT Ltd. transmitted by email to the Center its verification response confirming that the Respondent is listed as the registrant and providing the contact details. The Center verified that the Complaint satisfied the formal requirements of the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the "Policy"), the Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the "Rules"), and the WIPO Supplemental Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the "Supplemental Rules").
In accordance with the Rules, paragraphs 2(a) and 4(a), the Center formally notified the Respondent of the Complaint, and the proceedings commenced on February 1, 2008. In accordance with the Rules, paragraph 5(a), the due date for Response was February 21, 2008. The Respondent did not submit any response within the time limit set by the Center. Accordingly, the Center notified the Respondent's default on February 22, 2008.
The Center received e-mail communications from the Respondent on February 28, 2008.
The Center appointed Torsten Bettinger as the sole panelist in this matter on February 29, 2008. The Panel finds that it was properly constituted. The Panel has submitted the Statement of Acceptance and Declaration of Impartiality and Independence, as required by the Center to ensure compliance with the Rules, paragraph 7.
The Complainant is Scania CV AB (Publ), a Swedish joint stock company which was founded in 1891 and registered as a Swedish company in 1962 and is today one of the world leading manufacturers of heavy trucks and buses as well as industrial and marine engines with operations in more than 100 countries in Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa and Australia. The Complainant also markets and sells a broad range of service-related products and provides financial services through its UK based finance-provider Scania Finance Great Britain Ltd.
The Complainant is the registered owner of numerous trademarks worldwide, inter alia Community trademark No. 002896215 "SCANIA" covering financial services in international class 36.
The disputed domain name was first registered on July 14, 2004 and is being used in connection with a website offering comprehensive and flexible range of products, inter alia hire purchase, lease purchase, finance lease, operational lease and fixed and variable agreements in connection with the purchase of Scania vehicles or any other commercial vehicles or trailers.
The website available at the disputed domain name contains a disclaimer at the bottom of the website stating that "ScaniaFinance.com is in no way associated to or part of either Scania (Great Britain) Limited or Scania Finance Great Britain Limited. Both ScaniaFinance.co.uk & ScaniaFinance.com are part of Commercial & Equipment Finance (2003)".
The Complainant sent a cease and desist letter to the Respondent on April 12, 2007 requesting that the Respondent ceases to exploit the Complainant's trademark and to transfer the domain name against compensation for the expenses directly related to the registration and renewal of the domain name. In its reply, the Respondent stated that it does not agree to the transfer.
The Complainant asserts that each of the elements specified in paragraph 4(a) of the Policy have been satisfied.
In reference to the element in paragraph 4(a)(i) of the Policy, the Complainant argues that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the trademark SCANIA in which the Complainant has exclusive rights as it fully includes the trademark SCANIA and the additional term FINANCE, which merely describes a field of the Complainant's business.
In reference to the element in paragraph 4(a)(ii) of the Policy, the Complainant contends that none of the situations described in paragraph 4(c) of the Policy can be established in this case. In support of this assertion the Complainant states that
- the Respondent is not commonly known under the disputed domain name or a name corresponding to the domain name;
- the Respondent has no license or authorization of any kind to use the trademark SCANIA;
- the Respondent is not known as an authorized dealer of the Complainant's products and has never had a business relationship with the Complainant;
- the Respondent is using the domain name for commercially promoting services not related to the Complainant. Such use is neither a bona fide offering of goods and services nor a legitimate non-commercial or fair use.
In reference to the element in paragraph 4(a)(iii) of the Policy, the Complainant asserts that
- the Respondent must have been aware of the Complainant's rights in the name SCANIA when it registered the disputed domain name because of the longstanding use of the Complainant's trademarks and the fact that the Complainant's trademark enjoys sound reputation and is to be considered well-known;
- by using the domain name the Respondent has intentionally attempted to attract, for commercial gain, Internet users to its website by creating a likelihood of confusion with the Complainant's mark as to the source, affiliation, of the website or of a product or service on the website. The fact that there is a disclaimer on the website does not defer from the fact that the Respondent is misleading consumers that are looking for the Complainant.
- The Respondent did not reply to the Complainant's contentions within the time limit set by the Center. In its belated Response, the Respondent states that
- it is doing business in the field of providing financial services to any business that Scania Finance (GB) Limited could not handle or agree, i.e. new start businesses, customers with adverse information and unusual financing profiles;
- it assists in the sale of vehicles and that the vast majority (around 80%) of commercial vehicles it assisted in the funding have been Scania's;
- it has acquired the disputed domain name on February 28, 2006 for its business activities;
- the domain name purchase was open to all parties and the Complainant had every opportunity to purchase the domain name, but either decided not to, or was not aware of its availability;
- the website under the disputed domain name has a clear and precise message that states that the Respondent is no part of Scania;
- the Complainant is quite welcome to place an appropriate offer to purchase the domain name.
A. Procedural Aspects
The Respondent did not file its response within the time limit set by the Center but about one week later. Absent exceptional circumstances, the Respondent's failure to timely submit its Response constitutes default according to paragraph 14(a) of the Rules.
The Panel did not request any further statements or documents from either of the parties; specifically, the Panel did not request the Respondent's belated Response.
However, paragraph 10(a) of the Rules gives the Panel broad discretion to conduct this proceeding and paragraph 10(b) of the Rules also obligates the Panel to give each party "a fair opportunity to present its case". At the same time, the Panel must ensure that this proceeding take place "with due expedition", and extensions of time are to be granted only "in exceptional cases" according to paragraph 10(c) of the Rules.
Given the fact that the belated Response was filed with the Center before the notification of appointment of the administrative panel and therefore causes no delay in the proceedings the Panel elected to accept the Respondent's belated Response.
B. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The test of confusing similarity under the Policy is confined to a comparison of the disputed domain name and the trademark alone, independent of the products for which the domain name is used or other marketing and use factors, usually considered in trademark infringement (See Arthur Guinness Son & Co. (Dublin) Limited v. Dejan Macesic, WIPO Case No. D2000-1698; Ansell Healthcare Products Inc. v. Australian Therapeutics Supplies Pty, Ltd., WIPO Case No. D2001-0110; Dixons Group Plc v. Mr. Abu Abdullaah, WIPO Case No. D2001-0843; AT&T Corp. v. Amjad Kausar, WIPO Case No. D2003-0327; BWT Brands, Inc. and British American Tobacco (Brands), Inc. v. NABR, WIPO Case No. D2001-1480; Britannia Building Society v. Britannia Fraud Prevention, WIPO Case No. D2001-0505).
The disputed domain name wholly incorporates the Complainant's trademark SCANIA, which is used in connection with motor vehicles and related goods and services for decades and is a well-known trademark in the motor industry (see Scania CV AB v. Leif Westlye, WIPO Case No. D2000-0169; Scania CV AB (Publ) v. Unaci, Inc., WIPO Case No. D2005-0585). The fact that the word "finance" is added to the Complainant's trademark does not eliminate the similarity between the Complainant's trademark and the disputed domain name, as it merely describes a field of the Complainant's business and therefore is not sufficient to eliminate the confusing similarity between the domain name and the trademark SCANIA.
It is well-established that the specific top level of a domain name such as ".com", ".org" or ".net" does not affect the domain name for the purpose of determining whether it is identical or confusingly similar (see Magnum Piering, Inc. v. The Mudjackers and Garwood S. Wilson, Sr., WIPO Case No. D2000-1525; Rollerblade, Inc. v. Chris McCrady, WIPO Case No. D2000-0429).
The Panel thus finds that the domain name <scaniafinance.com> is confusingly similar to the SCANIA mark in which the Complainant has rights and that the Complainant has established the requirement of paragraph 4(a)(i) of the Policy.
C. Rights or Legitimate Interests
The case before the Panel raises the question whether an unauthorized third party has a legitimate interest to use a trademark with the addition of descriptive elements as domain name.
Paragraph 4(c)(i) of the Policy provides that a use of a domain name is legitimate if, prior to commencement of the dispute, the respondent used the domain name or a name corresponding to the domain name in connection with the bona fide offering of goods or services.
The Panel is aware that there are different views as regards the question of the conditions under which authorized or non-authorized third parties have a legitimate interest to use a trademark as domain name in identical form or with the addition of descriptive elements.
In the majority view, first put forward in the case of Oki Data Americas, Inc. v. ASD, Inc. WIPO Case No. D2001–0903, the use of a trademark as a domain name by an authorized or non-authorized third party is only to be regarded as a bona fide offering of goods or services within the meaning of paragraph 4(c) of the Policy if the following conditions are satisfied:
- the respondent must actually be offering the goods or services at issue;
- the respondent must use the site to sell only the trademarked goods; otherwise, it could be using the trademark to bait Internet users and then switch them to other goods;
- the site must accurately disclose the registrant's relationship with the trademark owner; it may not, for example, falsely suggest that it is the trademark owner, or that the website is the official site, if, in fact, it is only one of many sales agents;
- the respondent must not try to corner the market in all domain names, thus depriving the trademark owner of reflecting its own mark in a domain name.
The factors developed by the Oki Data Panel have been adopted by a number of UDRP panels (see Ferrari S.P.A., Fila Sport S.P.A. v. Classic Jack, WIPO Case No. D2003-0085; Experian Information Solutions, Inc. v. Credit Research, Inc., WIPO Case No. D2002-0095) and have also been applied in cases where there was no contractual relationship between the complainant and the respondent (see Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. v. Del Fabbro Laurent, WIPO Case No. D2004-0481; Philip Morris Incorporated v. Alex Tsypkin, WIPO Case No. D2002-0946).
This Panel follows the majority view put forward in the Oki Data case that a third party can be making a bona fide offering of goods and services and thus have a legitimate interest in the domain name if the use fits the above identified requirements. The Panel also holds the view that the Oki Data criteria are appropriate to be applied in cases, as the present case, where there is no contractual relationship between the complainant and the respondent.
However, in the case before the Panel, the Respondent's conduct does not meet all the Oki Data criteria.
It is undeniable that the Respondent was aware of the Complainant's mark prior to the acquisition of the disputed domain names and the establishment of the Respondent's website. This fact alone, however, according to the Oki Data criteria, is not determinative on the issue, whether the Respondent uses the domain names in connection with a bona fide offering of goods or services.
However, the Respondent itself stated that it is doing business in the field of providing financial services to customers to assist in the sales of vehicles and that he is providing such services not only to the purchasers of the Complainant's products but also to those trying to finance a product from the Complainant's direct competitors. Therefore, the Respondent's use of the disputed domain name does not comply with the Oki data criteria.
Finally, the Respondent is neither commonly known by the domain name nor is making a legitimate non-commercial or fair use of the domain name.
The Panel therefore finds that Respondent has no rights or legitimate interest in the domain name and that the requirement of paragraph 4(a)(ii) of the Policy is also satisfied.
The Panel is also convinced that Respondent registered and has been using the domain name in bad faith.
The domain name is a combination of the words SCANIA and FINANCE. The Respondent itself has explained that it is doing business in the field of funding the Complainant's products and that the disputed domain name was registered in connection with such business. Therefore, the Panel is convinced that the Respondent had positive knowledge of the Complainant and its trademark SCANIA when acquiring the disputed domain name.
Furthermore, the domain name is also being used in bad faith. Screen shots of the Respondent's web page at <scaniafinance.com> show that the domain name is used to promote the Respondent's financial services in connection with the Complainant's products as well as such of the Complainant's competitors.
This qualifies as bad faith under paragraph 4(b)(iv) in that the Respondent's use of the domain name attempts to attract for commercial gain Internet users to Respondent's website by creating a likelihood of confusion with Complainants' mark as to the source, sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement of Respondent's website or location or of a product or service on Respondent's website.
The existence of a disclaimer on the Respondent's website cannot cure the finding of bad faith when bad faith has been established by other factors (See also WIPO Overview of WIPO Panel Views on Selected UDRP Questions; Est�e Lauder Inc. v. estelauder.com, estelauder.net and Jeff Hanna, WIPO Case No. D2000-0869; Arthur Guinness Son & Co. (Dublin) Limited v. Dejan Macesic; WIPO Case No. D2000-1698; Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG v. Sabatino Andreoni, WIPO Case No. D2003-0224).
The Panel therefore concludes that Respondent registered and is using the domain name <scaniafinance.com> in bad faith and that the requirement of the paragraph 4(a)(iii) of the Policy is satisfied.
For all the foregoing reasons, in accordance with paragraphs 4(i) of the Policy and 15 of the Rules, the Panel orders that the domain name <scaniafinance.com> be transferred to the Complainant.
Torsten Bettinger
Dated: March 14, 2008


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How Frigatebirds Stay In The Air For Months At A Time
They don't like getting wet
By Mary Beth Griggs
It's unusual for a marine bird to avoid water with the fastidiousness of a stereotypical cat. What's even more amazing are the extreme lengths that a great frigatebird will go to in order to avoid getting its feathers wet.
Great frigatebirds, which live in and around the Pacific and Indian Oceans, have the unique ability to stay aloft for insanely long distances and periods of time. In a new study published in Science researchers found that some young great frigatebirds were spending as many as two months in the air without ever touching the ground.
By putting a small transmitter on the backs of the birds, researchers were able to measure not only where the birds went, but also their altitude, heart rate, and other factors. They found that the birds tended to stay between 98 feet and 6562 feet above sea level, mostly gliding instead of flapping their wings.
They found that the birds manage these marvelous feats of endurance by taking advantage of air currents, soaring high on warm air rising during the day, and gliding along on the constant currents called trade winds, relying on them to carry them far from the shore with minimal effort and very little flapping. Some birds could shoot up into the air at rates of 13 feet to 16 feet per second (9-11 miles per hour) just by catching a ride on a current going the right way.
Unlike other marine birds, the great frigatebird doesn't have waterproof feathers, so it can't just decide to take a dip when it gets tired. Instead, it avoids the waves at all costs, even waiting for other marine predators like tuna to cause their favorite prey, fish, to leap out of the water. The frigatebird then snags them out of thin air, giving new meaning to the term 'fast food'.
Researcher Henri Weimerskirch releases a juvenile great frigatebird after tagging.Aurelien Prudor CEBC CNRS
A juvenile great frigatebirdHenri Weimerskirch CEBC CNRS
A male frigatebird (perched) tries to attract the attention of a female (in flight).Aurelien Prudor CEBC CNRS
Long Distance Fliers
A group of frigatebirds returning to their colony.Aurelien Prudor / Henri Weimerskirch CEBC CNRS]


Is it a good day for permanent makeup? Maybe, if any of that sounds familiar or you've ever thought: "Geez, I totally rocked this look last night! What happened?" Welcome to the world of micropigmentation – a process now offered at day spas, clinics and plastic surgery offices nationwide.
Want awesomely outlined eyes at any hour? Perpetually smudge-free lips? Sun-kissed cheeks in winter? Permanent makeup (a.k.a. permanent cosmetics) treatments give you perfectly outlined eyes, colored lips and rosy cheeks with permanent, organic pigment.
The process of micropigmentation, or permanent makeup, involves the application of organic pigment below the skin's surface – for color that lasts. Think of it as facial tattooing with a super slender needle that deposits "makeup" in fine punctures which push pigment wherever it's wanted or needed.
Full face permanent makeup offers a finished look that stays put – day, night and at all hours in between. Cosmetic camouflage techniques with permanent cosmetics can hide routine or surgical scars on the face, breasts, etc. It can also heal related emotional scars by minimizing the evidence of painful surgeries.
Permanent makeup application can be a "manual" or "machine" process. It's manual when permanent makeup is applied without a tattoo gun or other device. Instead, a professional applies your permanent cosmetics using a pen-and-ink technique.
Machine applied permanent makeup is deposited under the skin using a specialized device. In either case, the right technique for you should be decided in consultation with a certified, experienced permanent cosmetics professional.
The areas to be treated may affect which method is used or recommended.
Beyond side stepping the messy-morning-after experience, permanent makeup may make you feel better overall.
More striking eyes, lips, etc.
Permanent Cosmetic Makeup – Always in Fashion?
Let's talk a bit about topical makeup. You know the kind – you apply it in the morning and touch it up here and there. Hopefully, you take time to cleanse it away at night. If not, you may find evidence of it on your pillow. Blow your nose or eat lunch and it's gone.
If you're tired of spending time and money on cosmetics that don't last, consider permanent makeup. When applied by a qualified professional, the results should free you from a daily routine that requires ongoing upkeep and maintenance.
You should get a natural look that isn't garish or over-the-top. In short, your "finished" face should never go out of style. It should compliment your natural features, skin tone and the products you'd like to use to play it up for day, evening or special occasions.
Permanent makeup shouldn't keep you from wearing topical makeup, either. After all, we all love eye shadow, mascara and lipstick. Having a solid foundation to build on can make applying topical products easier and less stressful. Yet, cosmetic makeup helps you "save face" after taking a dip in the pool or while sweating at the gym.
So, who do you turn to for help with permanent cosmetic makeup and what should you expect? How can you tell whether they have a steady hand or will deliver the results you want? These are things to consider when you start your search.
Again, many plastic surgery offices now offer permanent makeup services. Some employ related clinicians. Others can refer you to outside sources. Still others have on-site day spas where you can schedule treatment just like you would BOTOX®, dermal fillers, laser skin resurfacing and more!
Can I get a consultation?
Will I need to take time off to heal?
Are you certified & how many faces have you worked on?
Can you show me, with regular makeup, what my face will look like?
Choosing a permanent cosmetic makeup professional is like choosing a plastic surgeon. Ask questions until you're satisfied. You're considering a procedure that will permanently alter the look of your face; you deserve to be in highly qualified hands.
You also need to know they've delivered consistently positive results. A portfolio of permanent makeup before and after photos is a must. Client testimonials and contact information are helpful. Lastly, be sure you're treated with care, honesty and dignity.
Especially if it means getting to work with you!


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Q: Best way to handle height with angular-deckGrid So I'm using the angular-deckgrid plugin which creates a responsive pinterest like grid.
Really cool plugin between.
I'm only facing one little problem which only appears when I have a lot of items in my grid.
At some point there start to be a hole in columns, simply because all columns have not the same height. And this is due to the fact that images have not the same height neither.
The thing is that angular-deckgrid places the items in the grid in a strict logical order and does  considerate the height of the images.
Here the part of the code where the colums are created:
    Deckgrid.prototype.$$createColumns = function $$createColumns () {
        var self = this;

        if (!this.$$scope.layout) {
            return $log.error('angular-deckgrid: No CSS configuration found (see ' +
                               'https://github.com/akoenig/angular-deckgrid#the-grid-configuration)');
        }

        this.$$scope.columns = [];

        angular.forEach(this.$$scope.model, function onIteration (card, index) {
            var column = (index % self.$$scope.layout.columns) | 0;

            if (!self.$$scope.columns[column]) {
                self.$$scope.columns[column] = [];
            }

            card.$index = index;
            self.$$scope.columns[column].push(card);
        });
    };

My question is now basically , what should I do? I Have 3 options.

*

*Looking for an other plugin

*Looking for a fork which handles this problem

*Rewrite this method myself

I would like not to do the 3rd one if a solution already exists but if I have to I will.
But in this case how to identify the height of the images without knowing it ?
Thanks a lot in advance

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Former ABC 7 reporter Paul Meincke recovering from heart surgery
posted on January 24, 2020 at 6:00 am by Robert Feder
Paul Meincke
Paul Meincke, the legendary former Chicago television newsman, is on the mend in Los Angeles after undergoing emergency surgery for a torn aorta.
"This was most certainly one of those unexpected bumps in the road," he told me Thursday. "And I've learned again that life is precious. Every day is a treat."
Meincke, 69, said he was visiting family in L.A. when he was stricken just before going to bed. "I suddenly felt the proverbial elephant on the chest," he recalled. "Tests the following day revealed a torn aorta – aortic dissection, I'm told – so the knives were administered and repairs made."
With his new bovine aortic valve, Meincke joked: "I now rejoice in being part cow."
After what he expects to be a long recovery in L.A., Meincke said he plans to spend the rest of the winter at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, before returning to Chicago in mid-April. "I'm not fond of inactivity, but I'm getting good advice, counsel and insistence from my wife, sons and their wives," he added.
After 30 years as a top reporter at ABC-owned WLS-Channel 7, Meincke retired in 2015. Calling him "the gold standard," veteran anchorman Ron Magers said at the time: "Every journalist who ever worked with him or near him could have learned valuable lessons just by watching him work. I know I did and I'm grateful for it."
Earlier that year Meincke was inducted in the Silver Circle of the Chicago/Midwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
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A prospective evaluation of lung volume reduction surgery in 200 consecutive patients
Chest. 2003 Apr;123(4):1026-37. doi: 10.1378/chest.123.4.1026.
Roger D Yusen 1 , Stephen S Lefrak, David S Gierada, Gail E Davis, Bryan F Meyers, G Alexander Patterson, Joel D Cooper
1 Division of Pulmonary, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. yusenr@msnotes.wustl.edu
DOI: 10.1378/chest.123.4.1026
Objectives: Though numerous studies have demonstrated the short-term efficacy of lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) in select patients with emphysema, the longer-term follow-up studies are just being reported. The primary objectives of this study were to assess long-term health-related quality of life, satisfaction, physiologic status, and survival of patients following LVRS.
Design: We used a prospective cohort study design to assess the first 200 patients undergoing bilateral LVRS (from 1993 to 1998), with follow-up through the year 2000. Each patient served as his own control, initially receiving optimal medical management including exercise rehabilitation before undergoing surgery. Preoperative postrehabilitation data were used as the baseline for comparisons with postoperative data. The primary end points were the effects of LVRS on dyspnea (modified Medical Research Council dyspnea sale), general health-related quality of life (Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey [SF-36]), patient satisfaction, and survival. The secondary end points were the effects of LVRS on pulmonary function, exercise capacity, and supplemental oxygen requirements.
Setting: A tertiary care urban university-based referral center.
Patients: Eligibility requirements for LVRS included disabling dyspnea due to marked airflow obstruction, thoracic hyperinflation, and heterogeneously distributed emphysema that provided target areas for resection. Patients were assessed at 6 months, 3 years, and 5 years after surgery.
Interventions: Preoperative pulmonary rehabilitation and bilateral stapling LVRS.
Measurements and results: The 200 patients accrued 735 person-years (mean +/- SD, 3.7 +/- 1.6 years; median, 4.0 years) of follow-up. Over the three follow-up periods, an average of > 90% of evaluable patients completed testing. Six months, 3 years, and 5 years after surgery, dyspnea scores were improved in 81%, 52%, and 40% of patients, respectively. Dyspnea scores were the same or improved in 96% (6 months), 82% (3 years), and 74% (5 years) of patients. Improvements in SF-36 physical functioning were demonstrated in 93% (6 months), 78% (3 years), and 69% (5 years) of patients. Good-to-excellent satisfaction with the outcomes was reported by 96% (6 months), 89% (3 years), and 77% (5 years) of patients. The FEV(1) was improved in 92% (6 months), 72% (3 years), and 58% (5 years) of patients. Changes in dyspnea and general health-related quality-of-life scores, and patient satisfaction scores were all significantly correlated with changes in FEV(1). Following surgery, the median length of hospital stay in survivors was 9 days. The 90-day postoperative mortality was 4.5%. Annual Kaplan-Meier survival through 5 years after surgery was 93%, 88%, 83%, 74%, and 63%, respectively. During follow-up, 15 patients underwent subsequent lung transplantation.
Conclusions: In stringently selected patients, LVRS resulted in substantial beneficial effects over and above those achieved with optimized medical therapy. The duration of improvement was at least 5 years in the majority of survivors.
Dyspnea / etiology
Exercise Test
Health Status Indicators
Pneumonectomy* / mortality
Pulmonary Emphysema / physiopathology
Pulmonary Emphysema / rehabilitation
Pulmonary Emphysema / surgery*
5 K23 HL04236-02/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS/United States


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Biden's Past Is Coming Back To Bite Him…
(FreedomWire.org) – In 1977, the first full year of Carter's tenure as commander-in-chief, American lawyer Ted Sorensen never got past the Senate confirmation process, largely stemming from his question-and-answer session with Biden, then a U.S. senator from Delaware.
Biden reportedly played an integral role in Carter's decision to withdraw his selection to lead the CIA, over the apparent mishandling of classified documents.
Sorenson had admitted to taking boxes of classified records home with him after leaving the White House in 1964, and using the materials for his work in writing a biography of former President John F. Kennedy. Sorenson's admission to this came in affidavits used in cases involving the Pentagon Papers.
At the time, Biden considered the affidavit and joined with Republicans to block Sorenson from being confirmed by the Senate. Biden also suggested Sorenson may have violated the Espionage Act.
Then-Sen. Biden claimed the "real issue" during Sorensen's confirmation hearing was "whether Mr. Sorensen intentionally took advantage of ambiguities in the law, or carelessly ignored the law."
"If he did so, can he now bring the activities of the intelligence community within the strict limits of the law?" Biden asked. "We will expect that in the future of intelligence agencies. If that is to be the case, then we must hold the Director — DCI — accountable as well."
Biden's 'no regrets' comment threatens to undermine his claim he takes classification laws seriously…
…a point Biden made in 1977 when he sided with R's to the kill the nomination of Ted Sorensen, Jimmy Carter's pick for CIA Director, over his mishandling of classified docs pic.twitter.com/O3GjNZfJ6H
— Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) January 20, 2023
Although Sorensen defended his handling of the classified documents, Carter ultimately withdrew his nomination. Sorensen claimed his "handling of classified information was at all times in accordance with the then-existing laws, regulations and practices," according to a 1977 Washington Post report.
Biden's role in tanking Sorensen's nomination resurfaced this month after Biden found himself in a scandal stemming from his own handling of classified government documents.
Multiple stashes of classified documents were found in two separate locations, including the Penn Biden Center in Washington, DC, and the garage of his Wilmington, DE, home.
Fun fact: the person Ted Sorensen was most angry with, three decades later, over his @CIA nomination debacle was…Senator Joseph R. Biden of Delaware – "the prize for political hypocrisy in a town noted for political hypocrisy went to Joe Biden" pic.twitter.com/nAJERfubwL
— Toby Harnden (@tobyharnden) September 2, 2022
Jimmy Carter nominated JFK friend Ted Sorensen as CIA director, an outsider to clean it up. Joe Biden got the nomination killed. Ironically used Sorensen's admission he took classified docs for JFK bio. Said Sorensen could be prosecuted under Espionage Act https://t.co/PnJLurLy9P https://t.co/zNdGwvr8Nw
— Miranda Devine (@mirandadevine) January 16, 2023
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Netherlands–Sweden relations are diplomatic relations between the kingdoms of Sweden and the Netherlands. Both are full members of the European Union. The Netherlands has an embassy in Stockholm, while Sweden has an embassy in The Hague.

History
The Dutch Republic and the Kingdom of Sweden have been both allied and on opposing sides during both the Northern Wars and the Franco-Dutch war. The Dutch fought against Sweden during the Second Northern War, from 1655-1660. It later allied itself with Sweden in the Scanian War and later in the Great Northern War; contributing 13 ships of the line  to Sweden's 76,000 troop army
In July 2022, the Netherlands have fully ratified Sweden's NATO membership application.

See also
 Foreign relations of the Netherlands
 Foreign relations of Sweden
 Dutch people in Sweden

References

Sources

Sweden
Bilateral relations of Sweden


What a weekend! At 38 years old, the Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show is one of the oldest on the circuit – but it's definitely one of the best!
The Staffordshire County Showground was throbbing with bike fans from across the UK and beyond for these 48 hours of biking nirvana. And they certainly weren't alone, with hundreds of autojumble plots alongside lines and lines of trade and club stands meaning there was plenty to see and do for every visitor to the show.
Star of this year's show was undoubtedly Allen Millyard's RC374. We did this beauty's first ever start-up in front of a packed crowd of onlookers – and they were blown away by the noise it made. In fact, it was so good we even got an encore!
Understandably, Allen is now desperate to give the bike a spin out on the roads, so keep your eyes peeled!
Elsewhere, the Old Codgers' Side Car Trails made for brilliant entertainment, while the Wall of Death left crowds awestruck by the bravery and skill of the riders on display.
Autograph hunters didn't have far to look at Staffordshire County Showground, with a string of massive names following in the footsteps of Sebastian Vettel, Richard Hammond and Carl Fogarty by dropping into this year's show.
Indeed, this year's guest of honour, former road racer Neil Tuxworth, had the crowds enthralled with tales of his daring career.
Elsewhere, the autojumble saw plenty of bargains swap hands. And at the other end of the spectrum, there were some enormous bids at the Bonhams auction – with some serious money being exchanged for a handful of the rarest and most beautiful bikes in the land.
Staffordshire County Showground is just over an hour from Carole Nash HQ – and it felt like we were surrounded by lifelong friends from the moment we arrived.
Our stand was packed from start to finish, and we lost count of the number of chats we had with bike lovers from around the world.
As ever, we dished out hundreds of our famous goodie bags, while our free prize draw certainly attracted plenty of attention. We look forward to doing it all again in October – we'll see you there!


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The 1876 United States presidential election in Maine took place on November 7, 1876, as part of the 1876 United States presidential election. Voters chose seven representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

Maine voted for the Republican nominee, Rutherford B. Hayes, over the Democratic nominee, Samuel J. Tilden. Hayes won the state by a margin of 13.99%.

Results

See also
 United States presidential elections in Maine

References

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1. From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Famous Temples Small Group Tour
Visit Chiang Mai's sister city, Chiang Rai, on a 12-hour journey to visit 3 very different temples. Quirky, charming, and creative are words that could describe Chiang Rai. At the very least, this city is quite different from Chiang Mai, so join this trip to experience something quite new. Select the private option to have this experience with your friends and family only. Before you begin your tour, you'll break up the long drive at the Mae Khachan Hot Springs to relax, dip your feet into steaming mineral water, have a snack, or walk around the gardens. Your first stop is the main attraction of the day: the White Temple. If you were expecting ancient ruins, then you might be surprised to find a modern architectural masterpiece designed and built by a local artist, Chaloemchai Khositphiphat. People say he spent over $40 million of his own money to create this unconventional art exhibit and through it, gain immortal life. After exploring this Temple, head to the next stop, the Blue Wonder. Locally known as Wat Rong Seua Ten, this translates to "temple of the dancing tiger", because it was built on a site where tigers were said jump over the river. If the White Temple could be called the stairway to heaven, the Black House has been called a "dark, mysterious, and almost sadistic" place, complete with preserved animals and a collection of bones. Built by national artist Thawan Duchanee, the Black House (also called the Baan Dam Museum) is a cluster of nearly 40 shadowy structures exhibiting art dating back to the Ayutthaya period. After fully admiring these 3 very different structures, you'll be taken back to Chiang Mai.
2. Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle Private Full-Day Tour
Depart Chiang Mai and journey towards Chiang Rai, stopping at the hot springs of Mae Kajan to soak your feet in the healing waters. Then, visit the temple of Wat Rong Khun and marvel at is white exterior inlaid with mirrored glass. Enter the "Golden Triangle" to see the city of Chiang Saen. Enjoy lunch at a famous restaurant before climbing aboard a boat for a ride along the Mekong River (optional). Cross into Laos and go to the market at Don Sao Island. Visit the Opium House Museum to learn more about opium and why it was once as expensive as gold. Get the chance to stop at a hill tribe village en route back to Chiang Mai and meet the people of the Long Neck tribes.
3. From Chiang Mai: White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip
After a 07:00 AM pick-up in central Chiang Mai, depart for Chiang Rai, stopping for a short break at Mae Kachan hot springs. Visit Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple (limited access), before continuing to the Golden Triangle area. Go to Wat Phra That Chedi Luang (limited access). See the Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar borders from the Golden Triangle viewpoint. Stop for lunch before spending time at Golden Triangle Park. Enjoy a long-tail boat trip on the mighty Mekong River. On the way back to Chiang Mai take a break to stretch your legs in Mae Suay or Wiang Pa Pao district and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. The estimated arrival time in Chiang Mai city is 8:30 PM. The arrival time in Chiang Mai City depends on the traffic conditions, amount of passengers, and any other unforeseen circumstances.
4. Doi Suthep Hill Tribe Village and Evening Buddhist Service
Benefit from pickup at your hotel in Chiang Mai, and then depart for Doi Suthep and Pui Mountain. Arrive at Doi Suthep Temple to transfer to a small truck that will take you into the mountains to a remote Hmong Hill Tribe village. Learn how the locals still live connected to nature, and get some free time to explore the village on your own, including the primary school and its compound. Relax with an afternoon coffee or tea before heading back to Doi Suthep Temple. Follow your guide through the historic complex, and get lots of information about the ideals and beliefs behind Buddhism. Attend an evening service at the temple to get better acquainted with the beliefs, bathed in golden light.
5. Chiang Rai: 2-Day Private White Temple & Golden Triangle
Departing from Chiang Mai, your first visit will be at a hot springs. Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant. Continue your journey to White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), a dazzling temple built in 1990. Its ornate all-white exterior with embedded pieces of mirror gives it a resplendent appearance which marks it as one of the most beautiful temples. Visit the Black House (Baan Dam), an original contemporary art museum before heading to your hotel in Chiang Rai. Start your second day at Choui Fong Tea Plantation, well-known for its grand view and the highest quality traditional teas cultivated. As the site is located on the hill, you will be able to get great scenery of the land. Continue to Wat Rong Sua Ten (the Blue Temple), which is famous for its magnificent blue interior with a large white Buddha that marks the spirits. The paintings are reminiscent of the style that you can see inside the White Temple. Next, you will visit Doi Tung, the former king mother's botanical garden in the mountain. Continue to Chiang Sean for a panoramic view of the Golden Triangle, where Laos, Myanmar and Thailand meet the mighty Mekong River. it will be a good combination tour of the nature, culture and traditions as well as the beautiful landscapes (optional boat ride on the mighty Mae Khong River). Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and continue to explore Chiang Rai history at Opium Museum and head back to Chiang Mai by 6:00 PM.
6. Chiang Mai: Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup
Explore Chiang Mai's more popular temples with a Tuk Tuk and take a stroll through the eclectic and colorful Warorot Street Market in this half-day tour. The first stop will be Wat Chedi Luang. Known as the "Temple of the Big Stupa", this 700+-year-old temple, famous for its Lanna-inspired designs, was once the home of the much-revered Emerald Buddha statue. Take a visit there today and you'll see a replica version which was a donation from the Thai king. Pass by the 3 Kings Monument, a shrine named after the three founders of Chiang Mai, before moving on to Wat Phra Singh temple. One of the more venerated temples in Chiang Mai, Wat Phra Singh was built in the 14th century and is famous for its northern Thai designs and impeccable gardens. Next, visit the Tha Phae Gate. A famous landmark for locals and visitors alike, it was once part of a high-bricked defensive wall that surrounded the city. Discover the host of bars, restaurants, and hotels within walking distance. After wandering around the gate, visit Wat Srisuphan, or the Silver Temple which was named after its ornate silver-colored designs. Before the day ends, stop at Warorot Market or Muang Mai Street Market and shop for local street food or produce.
7. From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Highlights Spanish Guided Tour
Start off your full-day tour to Chiang Rai with pickup from your hotel in Chiang Mai between 06:15 and 06:45 AM. See the countryside on a long but comfortable drive with your Spanish-speaking guide. Stop at the hot springs halfway between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. The water is warm enough that you will witness locals boiling their breakfast eggs in the geothermal water. Then, visit the iconic White Temple, an impressive temple known worldwide for its unique sculptures and carvings. Capture the beauty of this photogenic point designed by Thailand's famous artist, Chaloemchai. Next, head off to the Big Buddha, an impressive statue and temple at the top of a small hill. If there is no special celebration that day, you can go up inside the Buddha's head and take in the views. Have a lunch break and dig in to a delicious Thai meal. Move on to the next highlight, a visit to the Black House Museum. Learn about the history behind this Lanna-style house designed by artist Thawan Duchanee. See his masterpieces in a contemporary artwork museum. Discover sculptures, wooden carvings, and furniture created by him. In the afternoon, see another of Chiang Rai's gems, The Blue Temple, with its impressive murals. Listen to the history of the city and temple from your informative Spanish guide. You will have the option to visit the Karen Village if you would like to learn more about the culture and lifestyle of the northern hill tribes. Wear traditional outfits, learn how to craft handmade goods, and see the famous neck rings worn by Karen women. After a full day of sightseeing and exploring, make the journey back to Chiang Mai. You will be dropped off at your hotel around 7:00 PM.
8. From Chiang Mai: Lamphun and Lampang Temples Tour
Begin with complimentary hotel pickup from Chiang Mai for a day spent in the less-crowded historical cities of Lamphun and Lampang. The tour's first stop is Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, said to be one of the best examples of Lanna-style architecture in the country. The temple complex houses a historical museum, massive brick gate, intricately-painted viharas, a sand-filled courtyard, bronze and copper stupas, all in a tranquil setting. Next, choose to jump on a horse cart — after all, Lampang is known throughout Thailand as "Horse Cart City." It is the only town in the country where these carriages are still found. A 15 to 30-minute tour around town will take you along the Wang River or past the city's quintessential sights. After lunch, head to Wat Prathat Hariphunchai, a fantastic 9th-century temple complex by the river. Said to be Lamphun's largest, oldest, and most attractive temple compound, Hariphunchai Temple got its name from the Mon Kingdom city that ruled this part of northern Thailand from the 9th to 13th centuries. The final stop is Wat Chammathewi Temple, home to a stupa surrounded by arches holding 60 Buddha statues; Queen Chama Devi's ashes are said to be found inside. The unusual square "stepped pyramid" pagoda is the oldest surviving example of its kind from the Dvaravati period, the family of which ruled much of Thailand from the 6th to 11th centuries. After the day is completed, relax on a transfer back to your hotel in Chiang Mai city.
9. Chiang Mai: Historical Temples Small Group Half-Day Tour
The charming city of Chiang Mai is a mix of atmospheric temples and sleepy streets. Spend a half-day exploring this city's best temples with a knowledgeable guide. Start at Wat Phra Singh, a 700-year-old temple often described as the city's most beautiful. Inside, find an enormous "Lion Buddha", as well as guilded pagodas, murals, and statues. Then, visit Wat Chedi Luang, the largest Buddhist temple in the heart of Chiang Mai. Built in 1441, this crumbling chedi is surrounded by striking elephant and serpent statues, who guard the temple. Wat Suan Dok is known for its countless white stupas (meditation structures) and its stunning scenery, including its backdrop of Doi Suthep Mountain. It's thought that a tooth from the Buddha himself is enclosed at the temple's heart. Finally, visit Wat Chiang Man, Chiang Mai's oldest temple, which dates back to 1296. The gleaming gold chedi is seriously impressive, but the atmospheric flower garden that doubles as a fantastic photo spot is also worth a visit.
10. Chiang Mai: Temples & Culture Tour
Explore the historical and cultural heritage of Chiang Mai on a small-group or private tour of the most important temples, including Phra Singh, Chedi Luang and Chiang Man. Benefit from hotel pick-up, and then make your way by air-conditioned minivan to the active temple of Wat Phra Singh. Marvel at the highly revered Buddha images of the 14th-century monument, including the important Buddha statue of Phra Buddha Sihing. Discover the largest monument of Chiang Mai during the days of the Lanna Kingdom at the beautiful Wat Chedi Luang. Learn more about the ancient rulers of Northern Thailand on a tour of the temple grounds. Continue to Wat Chiang Man, built by the Lanna king Mangrai in 1297 AD. See historical artifacts that tell the story of the city at the Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre, built in the traditional northern architectural style with a typical Lanna-style.
Top Attractions in Chiang Mai
1 Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
2 Wat Phra Singh
3 Wat Chiang Man
4 Doi Inthanon National Park
5 Wat Chedi Luang
6 Chiang Dao
7 Si Lanna National Park
8 Three Kings Monument
9 Wat Pha Lat
10 Wat Umong
11 Wat Suan Dok
12 Warorot Market
13 Doi Suthep-Pui National Park
14 Doi Ang Khang
15 Chiang Mai International Airport
16 Grand Canyon Water Park
17 Tha Phae Gate
18 Wat Sri Suphan
19 Chiang Mai Historical Centre
20 Mae Klang Luang
Things to Do in Chiang Mai
1 Chiang Mai Tours
2 Chiang Mai Bus & Minivan Tours
3 Chiang Mai Canyoning
4 Chiang Mai Day Trips
5 Chiang Mai Day Trips From
6 Chiang Mai Bike Tours
7 Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary
8 Chiang Mai Family-friendly Activities
9 Chiang Mai Zip-Line Adventures
10 Chiang Mai Nature & Adventure
11 Chiang Mai Riding Tours
12 Chiang Mai Walking Tours
13 Chiang Mai Street Food
14 Chiang Mai Tickets
15 Chiang Mai Massage
16 Chiang Mai Activities
17 Chiang Mai Transportation
18 Chiang Mai Hiking
19 Chiang Mai Half-Day Tours
20 Chiang Mai Religious & Spiritual Activities
Cities in Thailand
1 Krabi
2 Chiang Mai
3 Ko Lipe
4 Ko Kut
5 Phuket City
6 Pattaya
7 Bangkok
8 Phi Phi Islands
9 Tung Yee Peng
10 Khao Lak
11 Ayutthaya
12 Kanchanaburi
13 Ao Nang
14 Chiang Rai
15 Hua Hin
16 Samut Songkhram
17 Samut Prakan
18 Sukhothai
19 Ko Tao
20 Surat Thani City
Other Sightseeing Options in Chiang Mai
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What people are saying about Chiang Mai
This was a well organized and wondrous experience. The guide was super clear and took us to some of the most stunning locations in Chiang Rai - giving us a little history as we went. It was also a beautiful drive through the winding mountains - lots of rice paddies to be seen. The van was very comfortable with cushion seats, air conditioning, and music.
From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Famous Temples Small Group Tour Reviewed by Jennifer, 12/16/2021
Great tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoyed the tour and got great pictures. I learned so much about Thai history, the art work on various temples, the different types of Buddha forms and so much more. I highly recommend this tour and tour guide.
Chiang Mai: Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup Reviewed by Okera, 12/27/2021
Me and my fiancé went on Tuk Tuk tour. It was amazing and we got to know all about the temples that we visited. And our guide Mr. Number One is so amazing and he explained everything in details. I highly recommend
Chiang Mai: Private Tuk Tuk Tour of City Temples With Pickup Reviewed by Ei, 11/21/2021
The tour was perfect from the first minute to the last. There were only two of us and that meant we had a VIP tour.
From Chiang Mai: White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip Reviewed by Eugen, 4/3/2020
Best guided experience ever! Cannot recommend enough
Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle Private Full-Day Tour Reviewed by Komson, 1/4/2021
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Huddersfield Town: Hamer; Kongolo, Zanka, Schindler; Hogg (c), Billing, Mooy, Lowe (Diakhaby), Hadergjonaj; Pritchard (Depoitre), Mounie.
Chelsea: Kepa; Azpilicueta (c), Rudiger, Luiz, Alonso; Jorginho, Kante, Barkley (Loftus-Cheek); Willian (Hazard), Morata, Pedro (Moses).
SCORE: 0-1, min. 33, Kante. 0-2, min. 44, Jorginho (pen). 0-3, min. 80, Pedro.
REFEREE: Booked: Schindler (min 44), Luiz (min. 69), Kongolo (min. 84).
Chelsea's comfortable win seems them record the biggest win of the weekend so far. Huddersfield on the other hand will have plenty to work on and face a difficult run of games to open the season.
Full Time: Huddersfield Town 0-3 Chelsea. A much better second half from the visitors, and ruthlessness in front of goal, give Maurizio Sarri all three points in his Premier League debut.
Bournemouth have wrapped up an opening day victory with Callum Wilson making it 2-0 in stoppage time.
90' Chelsea are continuing to go forward late on and Morata lets rip, but his shot is blocked. Three minutes added on.
83' Hazard has looked bright since coming on and again drives at the Huddersfield defence before bringing brought down on the edge of the box by Terrance Kongolo, who is booked.
Crystal Palace have doubled their lead over new boys Fulham with Wilfried Zaha making it 2-0 to the South London club.
Chelsea sub: Victor Moses replaces Pedro.
80' GOAL! Chelsea quickly go up the other end, led by Eden Hazard, who finds Pedro and the Spaniard chips the goalkeeper to make it 3-0.
80' Another half chance for the home side as Depoitre heads down in the box but Arrizabalaga saves easily.
Chelsea sub: Eden Hazard replaces Willian.
75' Huddersfield are enjoying their best spell of the second half and create some space in the box, but Depoitre fires well over the bar.
Huddersfield Town sub: Adama Diakhaby replaces Chris Löwe.
69' David Luiz is booked for stopping a counter-attack, much to his disbelief.
Chelsea sub: Ruben Loftus-Cheek replaces Ross Barkley.
64' Close! Marcos Alonso lines up a free kick, in his usual range, but narrowly fires over from distance.
61' Some neat play from the visitors gives Willian the chance to cut inside and shoot, but his effort deflects over for a corner.
57' Save! Hamer makes a fine stop to deny Rüdiger before the ensuing corner sees a Marcos Alonso overhead kick glance off the bar. So close to 3-0 for Chelsea.
Watford have doubled their lead over Brighton and it's Roberto Pereyra with his second of the game. 2-0 at Vicarage Road.
54' Similar proceedings to the first half as both sides are rarely threatening early on. Pedro has Kante running free to his right, but doesn't see the run and the attack dies out.
45' Back underway at The John Smith's Stadium! Depoitre is the lone substitute, replacing Pritchard.
They have the lead at halftime but it's been an underwhelming performance from Chelsea so far. The introduction of Eden Hazard may come sooner rather than later.
Half time: Huddersfield Town 0-2 Chelsea. Somehow, Chelsea are two goals in front despite plenty frustration in the attacking third. Huddersfield will wonder how they've got themselves in this hole.
44' GOAL! It's cool, calm and collected from Jorginho, who slots the penalty in with ease to make it 2-0. A debut goal for the Italian!
43' PENALTY! Chelsea are awarded a spot kick as Alonso drives into the box and Schindler brings him down. The Huddersfield man is booked for the foul.
We now have a goal in every game so far as Crystal Palace have taken the lead at Craven Cottage. Jeffrey Schlupp's finish makes it Crystal Palace 1-0 Fulham.
37' Chance! So close to a leveler for Huddersfield as Mounie strikes the post with a header. Arrizabalaga was rooted to the spot, but Chelsea clear quickly.
Watford have gone in front thanks to Roberto Pereyra, who volleyed past Matt Ryan. Watford 1-0 Brighton.
More action in the south of England as Bournemouth are awarded a penalty but Callum Wilson's effort is saved well by Neil Etheridge. Still 1-0 to Bournemouth.
33' GOAL! Chelsea have got their first goal under Sarri and it's N'Golo Kante. Willian's cross from the left is met on the volley by the Frenchman and he finds the bottom corner. 1-0!
31' Almost a good chance for the hosts as Pritchard's cross almost reaches Schindler at the back post, but his teammate seemingly took the cross away from him.
27' With almost half an hour gone, it's Huddersfield who look the better of the two sides. Allowing the visitors plenty of the ball, but creating better openings so far.
There's been a goal elsewhere in the Premier League as Ryan Fraser has put Bournemouth 1-0 up against new boys Cardiff City.
19' We have a shot! Pritchard lines one up from outside the box, but it's a really comfortable save for Kepa in the Chelsea goal.
15' Chelsea have plenty of the possession and the home side seem more than content to let them knock the ball around. A serious lack of creativity in the final third for Sarri's side so far.
12' A Chelsea attack quickly turns into a Huddersfield counter attack, but Kepa comes out to sweep the danger away from a ball over the top.
7' It's Huddersfield's turn to be on the front foot, giving Chelsea some issues around the box but Aaron Mooy needlessly gives away a foul.
4' Early chance for Alvaro Morata and Chelsea as Pedro slips him in, but he pulls his shot wide. The offside flag was raised anyway.
3' Sarri's style of play very clear in the early going as Chelsea are knocking the ball about quickly, plenty of one-touch football.
KICKOFF! Chelsea get us underway.
The teams are preparing to make their way out of the tunnel. Chelsea are in their bright yellow away kit today, while Huddersfield are sporting their traditional blue and white striped home strip.
Elsewhere in the early kickoff, Tottenham have beaten Newcastle 2-1 at St. James Park. Goals from Jan Vertonghen and Dele Alli were enough for Spurs, while Joselu netted for the home side.
Chelsea fans will be disappointed not to see Callum Hudson-Odoi on the bench after the youngster enjoyed a stellar preseason. Maurizio Sarri has instead opted for an experienced squad for his managerial debut.
So there are the starting lineups for both sides. Summer signings Jorginho and Kepa Arrizabalaga start for Chelsea, while Eden Hazard starts on the bench. Huddersfield begin with new signings Florent Hadergjonaj and Ben Hamer making their debuts.
Huddersfield Towns subs: Sobhi, van La Parra, Lossl, Diakhaby, Depoitre, Smith, Stankovic.
Chelsea subs: Hazard, Loftus-Cheek, Moses, Caballero, Giroud, Zappacosta, Christensen.
Chelsea XI: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Rüdiger, Luiz, Alonso; Jorginho, Kante, Barkley; Pedro, Willian, Morata.
Huddersfield Town XI: Hamer; Kongolo, Zanka, Schindler; Hogg, Mooy, Billing, Löwe, Hadergjonaj; Mounie, Pritchard.
Chelsea have arrived at The John Smith's Stadium. They'll be hoping to fare better than last season's opener, a calamitous 3-2 defeat to Burnley. On the other hand, Huddersfield's opener last season saw them run out 3-0 winners over Crystal Palace.
We'll also have updates for you from around the league as eight teams kick off their new campaigns in the 3pm starts.
Just under 45 minutes until the team sheets are out for Huddersfield and Chelsea. Will we see a handful of new faces for either side?
We'll be with you every step of the way, throughout the build-up to post-match, so stay with us here at VAVEL UK for all your updates regarding Huddersfield Town vs Chelsea on the opening weekend of the season.
Lineups will be announced an hour before kickoff, but some stars may find themselves left out for Chelsea as they continue to return to fitness after the World Cup this summer. Eden Hazard is likely to start on the bench, while youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi may get the nod.
Both sides have come a long way since those fixtures, diving into the transfer market this summer and making changes. Chelsea brought in four new players, plus a new manager, while Huddersfield welcome seven new players to the club.
Chelsea were victorious in their last trip to The John Smith's Stadium, winning 3-1 last season. The reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge saw Huddersfield earn a 1-1 draw, handing them a crucial point in their fight to stay up.
Saturday's visitors, on the other hand, are aiming to bounce back from a disappointing season. Last season's fifth-place finish saw Chelsea miss out on the Champions League and now under new manager Maurizio Sarri, they face a battle to reclaim their place in the top four.
For the home side, it's a second consecutive campaign top flight of English football. Huddersfield narrowly avoided relegation last season but impressed at times under David Wagner. With the Terriers set to be engulfed in yet another battle to beat the drop, they'll need a good start to the campaign.
Hello and welcome to the opening weekend of the Premier League! Chelsea have made the trek to The John Smith's Stadium to take on Huddersfield Town. VAVEL UK will have updates for you throughout the buildup to the 3pm kickoff, so stay tuned.


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Ohio legislators have proposed a bill that would make declaring a city a "sanctuary city" a crime.
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel and State Rep. Candice Keller, R-Middletown, announced the bill Monday. The legislation prohibits local jurisdiction from taking actions that will hinder immigration enforcement. It also allows elected officials to be charged with a 4th degree felony — punishable by six to 18 months in prison and fines up to $5,000 — for crimes committed by undocumented immigrants in their city.
As of now, it is unclear how the bill would apply to sanctuary campuses. Students at Ohio University have protested to make the campus a sanctuary campus, but President Roderick McDavis announced Monday the university will not adopt the title.
Mandel cited seven incidents in which undocumented immigrants committed murder as evidence of the bill's necessity. But only one of those attacks was in Ohio. Two of the seven mentioned took place in Europe, one in Germany and the November 2015 attack in Paris.
"My main concern is making sure no more Americans are permanently separated from their families after being murdered by illegal immigrants," Mandel said.
Both Keller and Mandel frequently cited "radical Islamic terrorism" during a Monday phone conference as justification for the would-be law, but neither could provide any instance of such in the state, saying the proposal is proactive in nature.
"We've seen the open borders policy in Europe fail and put innocent families and kids at stake, and we're trying to stop that in the United States and we're trying to stop more of these attacks on innocent Americans," Mandel said.
Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Lima, Lorain, Oberlin, Painesville, Lake County and Lucas County, Ohio, have been declared sanctuaries by city officials. Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley is the latest to add his city to the list, declaring Feb. 1 that the city is, and always has been, a sanctuary.
Although there is no legal definition, a sanctuary city is one where the city's police department does not directly coordinate with federal immigration officials and does not actively enforce federal immigration laws. The cities are "sanctuaries" for undocumented immigrants who face deportation.
Mandel, plans to run for Sen. Sherrod Brown's U.S. Senate seat in 2018, condemned Cranley's label of sanctuary city, calling his actions "partisan politics" on a phone conference Monday morning.
In response to the bill, House Democrats have proposed legislation to make Ohio a sanctuary state. This bill, proposed by Rep. Stephanie Howse, D-Cleveland, and Rep. Dan Ramos, D-Lorain, would stop Ohio from interfering with community decisions regarding immigrants.
Ramos called the sanctuary ban "clearly unenforceable and likely unconstitutional" and asked the legislature to refuse to hold a hearing on the bill.
"This is a type of language that is dangerous here in Ohio," Ramos said. "This type of language is based on white supremacy."
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