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UK to give $1.3 billion in aid to businesses hurt by omicron
A couple sits on its own in a restaurant for a Christmas lunch in London, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that his government reserves the "possibility of taking further action" to protect public health as Omicron spreads across the country. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
LONDON (AP) — Britain announced 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) in grants and other aid to help the hospitality industry survive the onslaught of the omicron variant of COVID-19, bowing to days of pressure from pubs, restaurants and other businesses that complain public health warnings have torpedoed the vital Christmas season.
Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-time grants of up to 6,000 pounds ($7,954) each. An additional 100 million pounds ($133 million) will be given to local governments to support businesses in their areas hit by the sudden spike in COVID-19 infections driven by the highly transmissible new variant.
While industry groups welcomed the funding, many said it was too narrowly focused and more assistance would be needed if the surge in infections continues or the government imposes more restrictions.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Tuesday that he wouldn't impose any new coronavirus restrictions before Christmas — but new measures could be coming after the holiday if omicron continues to surge.
"We continue to monitor omicron very closely and if the situation deteriorates we will be ready to take action if needed," he said in a video statement.
Pubs and restaurants have reported a wave of cancellations during the crucial Christmas season as people shun public events and workers are forced to self-isolate, leaving venues short of staff. Many theaters and museums also have closed their doors.
"With the surge in omicron cases, people are rightly exercising more caution as they go about their lives, which is impacting our hospitality, leisure and cultural sectors at what is typically the busiest time of the year,'' Johnson said in a statement. "That's why we're taking immediate action."
The plunge in business came after England's chief medical officer told the public to limit their social contacts and prioritize the events they most want to attend this holiday season. The message came as COVID-19 infections surged to the highest levels ever, raising concerns that hospitals and other emergency services may be overwhelmed.
Business groups including the British Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Small Business and UKHospitality have demanded government help.
"The decline in trade at this critical period for the hospitality sector has been catastrophic, so we are extremely grateful that the chancellor has recognized this and come forward with a generous package of support," said Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality. "This will help businesses to stay afloat and preserve jobs."
While several organizations welcomed the government aid, some big interest groups said so much damage had already been done that the support offered Tuesday was inadequate.
"The open/close strategy is crucifying businesses," Michael Kill, chief executive of the Night Time Industries Association. "Every pound of help is much needed. But this package is far too little and borders on the insulting."
Others pointed to major gaps in the package. The aviation industry and companies in the food and drink supply chain, for example, won't be eligible for help, said Stephen Phipson, chief executive of Make UK, an industry group for manufacturers.
"Hospitality is not the only sector being severely impacted," he said. "Government must now consider targeted support for the aerospace sector in particular, which has taken one step forward and now two steps back as travel has once again subsided."
The government's scientific advisers have recommended further restrictions to slow the spread of omicron, but Johnson has been reluctant to order a lockdown in part because of the cost to the public purse. The U.K. has already spent more than 350 billion pounds ($464 billion) fighting the pandemic, pushing public debt to 96% of gross domestic product, the highest since 1963.
Instead, Johnson is betting vaccines will be his savior, urging everyone to get booster shots.
Many governments in Europe and the U.S. are confronting similar dilemmas over how hard to come down in the face of omicron, which scientists say spreads more easily than other coronavirus strains, including delta, which itself led to surges in many parts of the world. Early evidence suggests omicron may also produce less serious illness — though experts caution it is too soon to say — and that it could better evade vaccine protection.
Even if it is milder, the new variant could still overwhelm health systems because of the sheer number of infections. Confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.K. have surged by 60% in a week as omicron overtook delta as the dominant variant.
Businesses argue that the uncertainty alone is wreaking havoc. Nathan Godley of restaurant supplier Premier Seafoods told the BBC that he needed to be able to plan for the future.
"Fish doesn't just go from the boat to the restaurant," he said. "There's quite a few of us in this supply chain in between, and we all need to know what is happening."
Follow AP's coverage of the pandemic at https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic.
by Patrick Zarcone / Jan 18, 2022
ZEBULON, N.C. (WNCN) — A Zebulon furniture store open for more than 110 years will be going out of business, the family has announced.
Whitley Furniture Galleries, a fourth-generation family business in the heart of Zebulon, will begin the process of closing after 113 years in business beginning on Thursday.
by ALEXANDRA JAFFE, Associated Press / Jan 18, 2022
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from __future__ import absolute_import
from __future__ import division
from __future__ import print_function

import os
import pytest
import tempfile
import torch
import torch.distributed as dist

from ray.tests.conftest import ray_start_2_cpus  # noqa: F401
from ray.experimental.sgd.pytorch import PyTorchTrainer, Resources

from ray.experimental.sgd.tests.pytorch_utils import (
    model_creator, optimizer_creator, data_creator)

@pytest.mark.parametrize(  # noqa: F811
    "num_replicas", [1, 2] if dist.is_available() else [1])
def test_train(ray_start_2_cpus, num_replicas):  # noqa: F811
    trainer = PyTorchTrainer(
        model_creator,
        data_creator,
        optimizer_creator,
        num_replicas=num_replicas,
        resources_per_replica=Resources(num_cpus=1))
    train_loss1 = trainer.train()["train_loss"]
    validation_loss1 = trainer.validate()["validation_loss"]

    train_loss2 = trainer.train()["train_loss"]
    validation_loss2 = trainer.validate()["validation_loss"]

    print(train_loss1, train_loss2)
    print(validation_loss1, validation_loss2)

    assert train_loss2 <= train_loss1
    assert validation_loss2 <= validation_loss1

@pytest.mark.parametrize(  # noqa: F811
    "num_replicas", [1, 2] if dist.is_available() else [1])
def test_save_and_restore(ray_start_2_cpus, num_replicas):  # noqa: F811
    trainer1 = PyTorchTrainer(
        model_creator,
        data_creator,
        optimizer_creator,
        num_replicas=num_replicas,
        resources_per_replica=Resources(num_cpus=1))
    trainer1.train()

    filename = os.path.join(tempfile.mkdtemp(), "checkpoint")
    trainer1.save(filename)

    model1 = trainer1.get_model()

    trainer1.shutdown()

    trainer2 = PyTorchTrainer(
        model_creator,
        data_creator,
        optimizer_creator,
        num_replicas=num_replicas,
        resources_per_replica=Resources(num_cpus=1))
    trainer2.restore(filename)

    os.remove(filename)

    model2 = trainer2.get_model()

    model1_state_dict = model1.state_dict()
    model2_state_dict = model2.state_dict()

    assert set(model1_state_dict.keys()) == set(model2_state_dict.keys())

    for k in model1_state_dict:
        assert torch.equal(model1_state_dict[k], model2_state_dict[k])

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CD Review ~ Drowning Pool – Hellelujah – Welcome to the ALL NEW Mojo Radio!
Between their revolving cast of singers, mediocre albums and their 2013 "Resilience" which I can only describe as; "HOLY WOW, what the hell was that" I had written Drowning Pool off. Reluctant is the kindest word for how I was feeling when I queued up their 2016 "Hellelujah".
However, from the opener "Push" this album declares it's a new era for Drowning Pool and I was sucked in immediately!
While Jason Moreno (of The Suicide Hook) filled the role of vox in 2012 and performed on 2013's "Resilience" he hadn't OWNED Drowning Pool and hadn't truly brought his unique stylings to the songs. That all changed with "Hellelujah"! Moreno drives NASCAR quick vocals on track after track while using his range to layout huge choruses! Drowning Pool is no longer the core trio of guitarist C.J Pierce, bassist Stevie Benton and drummer Mike Luce with "someone" on vocals…it's now a cohesive unit and Moreno owns it!
I love when a band does something completely unexpected and/or makes me laugh. Drowning Pool serves up both in "Hellelujah"! The rustic hillbilly opening of "We are The Devil" caught me completely by surprise. While the playful introduction of "Meet The Bullet" with children reciting a bit more twisted version of a childhood rhyme makes me laugh out loud.
Yes Drowning Pool regained my respect with "Hellelujah" as it truly is a solid overall metal album and it appears these four have finally solidified into a solid group. Which is great news going forward for Drowning Pool fans.


A beautiful antique shallow soupiere tureen dish in the traditional French white porcelain, with a lid having an elegant finial and both body and foot having fluted C scroll edge moulding. This is in great antique condition and has handles either side of the bowl.
Size approx diameter 9 inches, height 8 inches, across handles 12 inches wide.


Since returning from the most recent cruise, Jim and I have been busy checking on the sick (both daughter Clarissa and Jim's step-dad Tommy have been in and out of the hospital recently), getting home and into the "groove"of day-to-day things again, and wrapping up (pun intended) Christmas shopping/gift delivery. As a result, I've not had (or not taken) time to update the blog. Today, I do.
In terms of games, trivia, shows, etc., Carnival was fairly comparable to our experiences on all but one of the NCL ships. On the NCL Getaway, we didn't like the lack of access and availability to these events; there were too many passengers trying to fit into venues of usual size on that ship. On my other Carnival cruise in 2011 on the Imagination, my mom-in-law and I had trouble making shows, etc. due to timing; we were never out of early dining in time to go. On this ship, we rarely had trouble in making it to trivia, musicals, comedy shows, etc. They were all great!
Dining leads me to the thing I like least about Carnival (and probably would be true on other cruise lines). I hate having to have assigned dinner times on a ship in order to experience a nice sit-down for service meal. It is probably one of the things we love most about NCL. Within a large time frame for each of the main meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), one can go as one desires to either of at least two dining rooms to enjoy a more formal experience. This is not true of Carnival. On this cruise we were forced to choose an 8:15 p.m. dining time. The first night, we finished about 10 p.m., my usual bed time. When requested, awesome customer service made an adjustment for us, so after the first night, we had a 6:00 p.m. dining time. I still hate having a set time, but early works much better for us than late. Shows on this cruise began at 7:30 , so we could just make it to these events. The overall most frustrating thing on the Dream was disembarking once back to New Orleans. I have to say that most of the problem was passengers who failed to listen (or adhere) to instructions, but the Dream's staff did nothing that I could tell to enforce the rules given. I'll leave it at that.
Our ports of call were Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, and Cozumel, Mexico. What we saw of the island of Jamaica was beautiful, but the island is obviously very poor. There were tourism officers stationed at fairly regular intervals to watch out for tourists. Jim and I began to wonder if the requirement for these positions were to be tall, slim, and good looking because most we saw fit that bill. Roads we traveled by taxi were in very poor condition, and roadside peddlers, who worked on their wares on the side of the road, literally stopped vehicles and tried to sell items through open windows. Others would perform (example, someone walking on stilts) in the road itself and then try to obtain "tip" money from tourists in the cabs. Prices in shops were always negotiable, which is why we did most of our shopping there. Jim's favorite part of Jamaica was visiting the "Straw Market," where locals sold their wares. While there, the entire market worked together to try to find someone who had a t-shirt that was Jim's size and suited his very specific taste.
Grand Cayman was free of people stopping you every two feet to attempt to sell you something, and it was very pretty, though flat compared to Jamaica. Because of trying to get information on Clarissa and then arrange travel home for Jim, I did not go ashore. The details of the town itself come from Jim who only went ashore briefly to get postcards and look around. It sounds like a place in which we would have enjoyed spending several hours of shore time if circumstances had been different.
Cozumel still had the beautiful water I remembered from 2011 when making a stop there on my last Carnival cruise, but it seemed to be even more commercial than before, and prices were very high with no room to bargain. It took a long time to make my way through the Duty Free shops through which every single person coming off of the five ships in port had to travel. Then, once through Duty Free and security, it seemed to take forever to find postcards, for which we paid more than in any other port. The attitude of the people in the port area of Cozumel was not appealing. While no one was accosting me trying to sell items as in Jamaica, my impression of those with whom I interacted were that they were more often than not haughty. Jim was not with me; he left for the airport as soon as he could leave the ship in Cozumel. You can read about that here.
In a nutshell, the ship activities were a great deal of fun, but it was, overall, some of the least enjoyable experiences in ports of call of any of the six cruises I have taken. It seems like what would have been the most enjoyable port outing was missed due to trying to get info and arrangements made related to Clarissa. I had a better overall cruise ship experience on the Carnival Dream than I did on the Carnival Imagination. While Jim and I are not fans of NCL's large Getaway, he and I prefer that cruise line to Carnival. In terms of ports of call experiences, I think this cruise goes to the bottom of the list, which is sad as we expected great things.
Our view of the cruise cannot help but be colored by the family medical emergency that cut it short mentally and literally for Jim and mentally for me. Let's say that as it was, our experience on the Dream was a dream of mixed emotions and experiences. Who knows how our views may have been different if our personal circumstances had been different. In the end, Jim and I are blessed to have traveled to new places, and traveling is our joint dream.


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American Tower Closes Eaton Towers Transaction and Announces Agreement to Acquire Joint Venture Stakes in Ghana and Uganda From MTN
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 2, 2020--
American Tower Corporation (NYSE:AMT) announced today that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of Eaton Towers Holdings Limited ("Eaton Towers"), adding approximately 5,700 communications sites to its African portfolio. Total consideration for the acquisition, subject to certain post-closing adjustments, was approximately $1.85 billion, including the assumption of existing Eaton Towers debt.
The Company has also reached an agreement with MTN Group Limited ("MTN") to acquire MTN's minority stakes in each of the Company's joint ventures in Ghana and Uganda for total consideration of approximately $523 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020, subject to regulatory approval, and will result in a one-time impact for American Tower of approximately $65 million in 2020 from the payment of previously deferred cash interest related to joint venture debt.
About American Tower
American Tower, one of the largest global REITs, is a leading independent owner, operator and developer of multitenant communications real estate with a portfolio of approximately 177,000 communications sites. For more information about American Tower, please visit www.americantower.com.
This press release contains statements about future events and expectations, or "forward-looking statements," all of which are inherently uncertain. We have based those forward-looking statements on management's current expectations and assumptions and not on historical facts. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our expectations for the acquisition of MTN's interests, the expected consideration for the transaction and the impact on our consolidated results. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. For important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in our forward-looking statements, we refer you to the information contained in Item 1A of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, as updated in Part II, Item 1A of our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, under the caption "Risk Factors" and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update the information contained in this press release to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances.
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Brexit may present opportunities for UK pressure equipment makers
The Government has proposed a UK mark and new regulations to maintain safety standards
Leaving the European Union could provide UK pressure equipment manufacturers with significant opportunities to develop new markets provided the Government establishes appropriate safety rules, according to a new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
The UK has a long history of manufacturing pressure safety equipment which is essential to a wide range of industries, ranging from large-scale power plants to coffee machines in public cafes.
If the UK leaves the single market and customs union, equipment makers in the UK will no longer have to certify equipment using the EU's well known Conformite Europeenne (CE) safety mark.
The Government has proposed a UK mark and new regulations to maintain safety standards.
"If the UK leaves the customs union, there is an opportunity for the UK to streamline existing legislation and open up the UK to new markets and future trade deals," said Dr Jenifer Baxter, Head of Engineering at the Institution.
UK regulations may, in time, come to recognise other national safety rules such as the US National Board and the Japanese High Pressure Gas Control Law, where suitable trade relationships have been established and an equivalent level of safety has been demonstrated.
In its report "Pressure Equipment and CE Marking: Impact and Opportunities of Brexit", the Institution made the following recommendations:
CE marking of pressure equipment should cease to be mandatory in the UK. The CE mark should instead be recognised as a minimum benchmark for pressure equipment safety, and instead of being mandatorily applied, should be considered as one route to acceptance of pressure equipment in the UK. Other routes to acceptance of pressure equipment in the UK should be established where it can be demonstrated that at least an equivalent level of safety to the CE mark can be achieved. This approach should form part of Government negotiation with non-EU bodies and organisations.
The UK Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000 should be retained as UK legislation for pressure equipment.
For export from the UK to the EU – the CE mark will still be formally required to be applied. Therefore, Government should seek to maintain UK exporters' and other stakeholders' influence in developments in the European Pressure Equipment Directive in the EU.
Contact the Institution of Mechanical Engineers' Press Office on 020 7973 1261 or email media@imeche.org
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers was established in 1847 and has some of the world's greatest engineers in its history books. It is one of the fastest growing professional engineering institutions. Headquartered in London, we have operations around the world and over 120,000 members in more than 140 countries working at the heart of the most important and dynamic industries such as the automotive, rail, aerospace, medical, power and construction industries.


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The Hunger Games: Wes Bentley and four more actors join the cast
Thu May 5, 2011	 Return to Film News
Wes Bentley has been cast in the role of Seneca Crane in "The Hunger Games".
Seneca Crane is the "Head Gamemaker" of the 74th Hunger Games, in which heroine Katniss Everdeen and childhood acquaintance Peeta Mellark are forced to compete against one another and 22 other young people in a life-threatening survival setting after Katniss bravely volunteers herself to enter the arena in the place of her younger sister.
Additionally, four more actors have signed on to play tributes in the film. Samuel Tan and Mackenzie Lintz will play District 8 tributes, while Sam Ly and Leigha Hancock have been cast as District 7 tributes.
Source: Lionsgate, Heat Vision
Related Titles: The Hunger Games


We've talked a bit about protein in past posts and if you are in any way into your fitness, there is no way you can avoid taking more notice of protein and how it should be incorporated into your regime.
Protein is one of three macro-nutrients and is the one the body uses as its building block. The other two macro-nutrients are fats and carbohydrates. Humans need protein to repair and grow tissue, digest and metabolize food, produce antibodies to fight infection, and to make the numerous enzymes and hormones that control all of our bodily functions.
But the body can only use protein after it is broken down into the various amino acids. (We will elaborate on those in an upcoming post) Then it is reassembled into strands of amino acids called peptides and polypeptides and sent throughout the body to do its work.
Our body needs 22 different amino acids to function properly. Of those, adults can produce 13 within the body. These are known as non-essential amino acids. The other 9, known as essential amino acids, the body cannot produce and we must obtain them from our food, namely protein from our food.
Put simply, complete proteins are proteins that contain all essential amino acids. Foods containing all 9 essential amino acids are considered complete, while foods only containing some of the 9 are incomplete.
While not as plentiful, there are a few plant sources that also provide complete proteins, such as quinoa, buckwheat, hemp and chia seeds, spirulina and soy.
The rest of the foods that are plant-based are incomplete because they either lack one or more essential amino acid or the amount they do contain is not sufficient to be labeled as complete. Popular incomplete protein foods within the vegan and some vegetarian circles include nuts and seeds, legumes, grains and vegetables. Just because they are incomplete doesn't make them bad choices, it just means the food has to be supplemented or two foods combined to add in what is missing.
The suggested combinations don't necessarily have to be eaten together, but can be consumed throughout the same day. But since the body does not store essential amino acids, complete protein or incomplete/complementary protein in sufficient quantity must be eaten every day.
How much is enough to be considered sufficient? As a general rule of thumb, 1/3 gram per pound of body weight. If on a resistance training regimen to build muscle or retain muscle while shredding fat, your requirement may be higher – as high as 1 gram per pound of body weight.
RELATED POST: How Much Protein Do You Need?
Protein is the macro-nutrient we can absolutely not live without. Be sure to get your recommended daily allowance of essential amino acid each and every day as our body does not store it and must make it. Without the raw material to work with, it can't do its job and our health will suffer as a result.


Cauliflower is an incredibly versatile vegetable. It's typically available all year long in grocery stores, but is more abundant in the fall. You can use it as a substitution in many common meals thus making them low carb recipes, with resulting textures ranging anywhere from pureed soups to crispy crusts. Whether you want to serve it as the main course or as an appetizer, this close relative of broccoli can help provide a healthy and nutritious meal. Cauliflower is also a great choice for anyone on a gluten-free diet or trying to avoid wheat products. Looking for more keto-friendly items? Check out this keto diet food list.


Jammu, Sept 7: Department of Civil Engineering (YCET) held an extension lecture on the topic, "Water resources at a Glance" for the students of 5thsem, Civil Engineering by B.L Rawal, Retired Executive Engineer, PWD(R&B).
During the lecture, B.L Rawal highlighted the significance of the Resources of Water and discussed the role of a civil engineers in safeguarding our water resources.
He stressed upon the development of water resources in view of our future needs .His lecture threw light on the modern ways of Waste water management. He talked about the different types of Canals, Dams& Catchment areas.
Shahzad Khan(Lect. ,Civil Engg.) took the opportunity to thank the guests & present on the occasion were Dr. Arvind Dewangan (Director),Er B R Verma (Chief Coordinator), HODs of other Departments & faculty members.


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Edward Snowden's first Twitter follow was the NSA
Edward Snowden poses for a photo during an interview at an undisclosed location in December 2013 in Moscow, Russia.
Image: Barton Gellman/Getty Images/Associated Press
By Megan Specia 2015-09-29 16:16:07 UTC
"Can you hear me now?"
Edward Snowden joined Twitter on Tuesday morning with that simple question.
The account went live with Twitter's coveted blue verified tick, and Twitter later confirmed to Mashable that the account belongs to Snowden.
Less than 30 minutes after sending his first tweet, Snowden had more than 56,000 followers and climbing. But on Tuesday morning, he was only following one account — the NSA.
See also: The 10 Biggest Revelations From Edward Snowden's Leaks
Screenshot of Edward Snowden's Twitter handle around 12:25 EST, September 29.
Snowden has lived in Russia since he first leaked the documents in 2013. The country granted his asylum after he was charged with three felonies under the Espionage Act. Snowden's lawyer, Ben Wizner of the ACLU, told The Intercept that Snowden will be controlling the account.
The top of his account features a photo of a stack of newspapers, their front pages bearing the information from NSA documents that he leaked.
He had to reach out to Twitter directly as the @Snowden handle was already in use. But the user hadn't been active on the site in over three years and was handed over to Snowden, according to The Intercept.
One of the first to welcome him to Twitter was renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, who also played an instrumental role in getting him on the social network in the first place.
Feeling a Geek vibe. Edward @Snowden, the man behind the global mass surveillance revelations. Welcome to @twitter.
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) September 29, 2015
Opening a conversation with Edward @Snowden, who I recently interviewed on @StarTalkRadio.Geek? Traitor? Hero?
Snowden's second tweet was a quick shout out to Tyson and also made reference to his limited ability to travel.
.@neiltyson Thanks for the welcome. And now we've got water on Mars! Do you think they check passports at the border? Asking for a friend.
.@neiltyson Hero, traitor — I'm just a citizen with a voice. [1/2]
Tyson had recently hosted Snowden on his weekly chat show, Star Talk radio, chatting with him in Moscow using a robotic telepresence. During the conversation, Tyson told Snowden, "You kind of need a Twitter handle."
Snowden seemed like he was up for the idea, and the pair even mentioned getting him the @Snowden account.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey rolled out the welcome mat for Snowden, as messages of support poured in for the famed whistleblower.
Yes! Welcome to Twitter. https://t.co/gUBQpET6Gg
— Jack (@jack) September 29, 2015
By my count Edward Snowden's new Twitter feed @Snowden is putting on 3k new followers every minute. Take that NSA!
— Ed Pilkington (@Edpilkington) September 29, 2015
I really hope Snowden's account is him just playing dumb hashtag games and putting filters on his stroganoff
— Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) September 29, 2015
Snowden's story will hit the big screen this winter with Oliver Stone's film Snowden, which premieres on Dec. 25.
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Telling each other what to do
We're now in the third week of the final phase of the Advanced Course at LISPA, our final projects. At the start of term we put on a show of the best stuff we'd created over the past year. Now, it feels like we're looking forward rather than back, as this final few weeks begins a transition into the real world.
Each of us (that's just over 30 people in my "Morning Group", just over 20 in the "Afternoon Group") are now responsible for a piece of theatre. We can do a one-person show, direct a few of our classmates in a piece, or be in a piece with them. But the subject matter and the casting is up to us, and while most pieces are going to be devised by the cast of each group, there's one person who can make the final decisions.
Although we've been making new pieces of theatre every week for the past two years, this subtle change — one person is in charge — has made a surprising difference. The first of our three weeks of rehearsal it felt like everyone was having to work out how to be the "director" of something, when we've by now become used to everyone being equal within a group. Not that anyone (in my experience) has been a tyrant. It's more that we're not used to telling each other what to do and almost feel like apologising for it (although maybe this is a cultural thing…).
It's also been a bit brain-spinning being in several pieces. It looks like I'll be in four pieces, including my own (more of which another time), and the first week, when all of them were in embryonic states and everyone was exploring vague ideas and images it was very hard to focus on whatever piece one was rehearsing at a given moment. Now we're in the third week and pieces are settling down into some kind of structure so it's easier to grasp what each of them is.
The other new thing for us is that the teachers won't see our pieces until they're performed. In the past we've always presented our work in progress and received feedback at least once a week. Now, with classes having finished last term, we'll only see them again on the opening night. So this process does seem like a transition from the comfort of an educational structure into the scary outside world.
Mostly the process has been fun, although it has been pretty tense at times. Our weekly Monday morning meetings to work out the week's schedule haven't been a barrel of laughs: 34 separate groups, with many overlapping casts, all trying to get their allocation of rehearsal time. It's worked but I doubt anyone enjoyed it.
By the time each piece is performed it will have had maybe twenty hours of rehearsal (which is from nothing, no script, just an idea). This isn't much more than some of our regular "Creation Group" pieces have had, but the levels of tension, expectation, stress, excitement, etc are much more. Each piece will then get performed to an invited audience once, starting this Sunday, finishing ten days later. And then, bar the celebrations, the two year course will be over.
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4:19pm: Thinking this week will be like one long 'Likely Lads' episode as I try to avoid reading or hearing anything about next Saturday's Dr Who.
3:46pm: Plan of a quick swim scrapped as I usher worky projects limping toward their finish lines.
11:57am: These idle sun soaked solo moments are lovely. Looking forward to more in the future, when the madness ends.
New York Review of Books , Vol. 55 No. 4, March 20 2008
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Allen died Monday from complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, according to a statement from Vulcan Inc. on behalf of the Allen family, Vulcan Inc. and the Paul G. Allen Network.
"Paul Allen's contributions to our company, our industry and to our community are indispensable. As co-founder of Microsoft, in his own quiet and persistent way, he created magical products, experiences and institutions, and in doing so, he changed the world. I have learned so much from him - his inquisitiveness, curiosity and push for high standards are something that will continue to inspire me and all of us at Microsoft.
"Our hearts are with Paul's family and loved ones. Rest in peace," said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
Billionaire Allen left Microsoft in 1983 following a dispute with Gates.
He was directing more than $1 billion to philanthropic projects, developing Seattle's South Lake Union tech hub that Amazon.com calls home and building the headquarters of his Allen Institute for Brain Science there.
Paul Gardner Allen was two years older than Gates but when they met in the computer room at the exclusive Lakeside School in Seattle in 1968, they discovered a shared passion.
In 1975 the two jointly developed BASIC software for the Altair 8800, a desktop computer that cost $400 in kit form.
It was Allen's idea to call it Micro-Soft, an amalgam of microcomputer and software. The hyphen was later dropped.


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Lapis - "stone of heaven", a love charm
Color: dark blue with golden pyrite inclusions, creating the impression of stars in the blue sky Bright and sparkling in the sunlight lapis-lazuli is a dark and gloomy with candles and electric lighting
Mineral: sodium aluminum silicate, in which part of the Si atoms is replaced by sulfur atoms in the form of anion S3- The larger the anion S3-, the thicker blue lapis lazuli In its bright blue variety of sulfur reaches 0.7% The rock, which contains, besides lazurite, calcite, CaCO3, FeS2 pyrite and other minerals, is called "lapis lazuli" Lapis - a rather soft and brittle mineral that is easily processed and polished Chemical formula: 6Na (AlSiO4) TNa2S
Match Zodiac sign: Astrologers advised to wear jewelry made of lapis lazuli, people born under the sign of Libra, t to the effect of this was to soften the rock weakness, often inherent born under this sign - the lack of consistency, variability in friendship and love Born under the signs Cancer and Capricorn, it is not necessary to wear lapis lazuli
From the history of rock Two grand (five-meter) central columns of the iconostasis of St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg, made in 1854 from Badakhshan lazurite, purchased by Catherine II in the price of silver pound for pound stone In China, the balls were made of lapis lazuli for hats of mandarins as emblems of their power Statue of Egyptian pharaoh Tugmosa III was covered with lapis lazuli and gold: in ancient Egypt lapis lazuli was called "stone of heaven"
In the early XIX century pounded lapis lazuli was used as a pigment ultramarine Ultramarine was precious paint, it does not fade in the sun and was not afraid of moisture and fire The paint was considered indispensable in painting and staining of expensive clothes It was used Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti
Medicinal properties: Prevents attacks of sciatica, and asthma, doctors, women's blood drives insomnia Useful when tendency to allergic reactions The stone, with gold dots on the heals of internal ulcers Helps with nervous exhaustion, spinal diseases, back pain, hair loss Purifies the blood, sharpens vision It has a strong anti-inflammatory, Burns effect, analgesic properties for bruises Medieval doctors recommended to wear the necklace with lapis lazuli anemic people suffering from skin diseases, epilepsy and rheumatism
Mystical Properties: Lapis - "stone of heaven", a love charm
Deposits: lapis lazuli mines in Badakshan - the nearest to the border with Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, the area - more than 7000 years BC e were the only suppliers of the world's mineral In these mines the huge block of marble chip incorporating the clusters of crystals of lazurite Approaching kopyam lapis lazuli in the past century was punishable by death, and the miners themselves were glued to the walls of the mines with chains Lapis was considered a sacred stone, and they had a right to possess only the Emir
Lapis are only very high in the mountains In 1930, He was found in the Pamir Mountains at an altitude of 5000 m, near a mountain stream Lyadzhuar-Gifts ("river of lapis lazuli")
richest lapis lazuli of Afghanistan, CIS countries and Chile, although small deposits are known in the U.S., Canada, Africa, India, Burma, Korea
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On 6-7 June 2018, the Women in Missiology Network will be holding a Consultation at the International Mission Centre in Birmingham, UK.
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Predictions for 2020: Philanthropy
Sarah Davies
Sarah Davies AM shares a few thought starters on what we can expect from philanthropy over the coming year – including what we want to change, and what we want to keep – as part of a series of predictions from leading experts across the social sector.
Sarah Davies | 5 February 2020 at 4:49 pm
The start of a new decade is a natural time to look forward and try to identify what the future might hold, and which trends and signals will gain traction and become forces that genuinely shape our experiences and world. It's a time to reflect on what we want to change and just as important, what we want to keep; what hasn't worked; what could do with a bit more work, and what we know has value.
So where does that leave philanthropy in Australia at the start of 2020? What are our goals and plans for the new year and the new decade? And what signals are likely to turn into forces and practices that we will want or need to address or embrace?
Here are a few thought starters…
The growing understanding and deployment of effective and strong advocacy will continue. Our confidence is building and we are increasingly adept and practiced at using a range of advocacy tools and approaches to pursue positive change. Like any successful strategy, we'll want more.
We will increasingly think about all our work in the context of systems and system change. We know we strive for impact, and the more we review, evaluate and reflect on our work and its effects, the more we will have to consider the patterns and systems within which we operate.
The early conversations we have started about philanthropy and its power – its origin, how to recognise it, how to use it, how to share it, how to divest it – will mature and expand as we look for ways to embed lived experience and authentic community voice into the development of our strategies and decision making. Participatory grantmaking is intriguing and our "early adopters" are experimenting now with different approaches and models. We'll learn from them and evolve our own approaches.
Good, robust relationships and partnerships have always been a critical success factor for effective philanthropy. The complexity and nature of these partnerships will evolve to match the challenge and complexity of the change we are chasing.
We will increasingly embrace and share philanthropy's "soft powers" of convening, influencing, challenging and championing. As per Jeremy Heimans' New Power, we will regularly swarm together, not just to collectively fund, but to collectively advocate and influence for change.
Using all our financial assets to fund and drive change is hitting the mainstream: impact investing, mission-related investing, social finance models, etc.
And as we get better at understanding what it takes to make sustainable, scalable and lasting change, we will be more vocal and active in paying what it takes to get there – investing in the capacity and capability of the individuals and organisations delivering the change, supporting and developing the infrastructure behind the programs and activities.
This summer has cruelly reinforced the need to include a natural environment and climate lens in all our work. Philanthropy is perfectly placed to support and incubate solutions to enable an equitable transition to a more sustainable future.
That leads me to never miss an opportunity to bang on about what we need to keep.
We have to continue to play the heck out of the unique characteristics that philanthropy enjoys: its freedom, its risk tolerance, its ability to fund the things no other dollar can fund, its boundary-less time horizon, its lack of agenda or obligation to politics. Granted, we must balance these privileges with being accountable and transparent, sharing our knowledge, lessons and resources – but these behaviours in turn build our effectiveness.
Finally, we have a great opportunity to grow giving and philanthropy in this new decade.
First, the breathtaking generosity Australians (and others) have shown this summer reinforces we want to give, we have the capacity to give and we are looking for a sense of agency and contribution. We need to grow the understanding of philanthropy as a continuation of this reflexive generosity, through planned and structured giving, with design and intent, and with the engagement and fulfillment of doing so collectively. Second, Australia is looking at the greatest intergenerational transfer of wealth ever – $2.4 trillion over the next 15 to 20 years. We need to capture a healthy chunk of this to build the next wave of Australian philanthropy.
So, let's get to it!
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Sarah Davies | @Sarah_K_Davies
Sarah Davies is the CEO of the Alannah & Madeline Foundation
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You Can Now Apply to Work at McDonald's…through Snapchat!
McDonald's is cool, it's hip, it's trying to reach the kids on Snapchat.
To that end, the company has rolled out fast food-themed lenses and stories on the social media platform. Now, for the first time, it's also fielding job applications.
On Friday, McD's launched "Snaplications" in Australia. It comes in the form of a Snapchat lens, which shows the user in a McDonald's uniform and lets users apply for a job by sending a 10 second snap.
Mark Wheeler, McDonald's digital director in Australia, explained that after a user sends a snap, the company will reply with a link to its career site for the sender to complete the process.


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Jamey has managed projects and led major tasks across the U.S. from regional multimodal transportation and land use plans to rural public transportation agencies. Previously, Jamey served as a Regional Transit Coordinator at Oregon Department of Transportation, an innovative role to provide technical and funding assistance to local transit providers and to support the agency's efforts to integrate all travel modes into policy, funding, and planning. As a consultant in New York and California, Jamey specialized in leveraging transportation, land use, and economic forecasts to prioritize investments with broad stakeholder groups.
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Exploring Glial Cells with R. Douglas Fields (BSP 69)
May 12, 2010 / Ginger Campbell, MD
Recent research has discovered that glial cells (the non-neuronal cells that make up about 85% of the cells in the human nervous system) actually do more than just support neurons. In Episode 69 of the Brain Science Podcast, I explore some of these recent discoveries with pioneering researcher, R. Douglas Fields, PhD. Dr. Fields is the author of The Other Brain: From Dementia to Schizophrenia, How New Discoveries about the Brain Are Revolutionizing Medicine and Science. The Other Brain provides a compelling introduction to this exciting new field. It is aimed at general readers, but it should also be on the must-read list for all students of neuroscience.
The Other Brain: From Dementia to Schizophrenia, How New Discoveries about the Brain Are Revolutionizing Medicine and Science, by R. Douglas Fields (2010).
Glial Neurobiology: A Textbook, by Alexei Verkhratsky and Arthur Butt (2007).
Bullock, T. H., Bennett, M. V., Johnston, D., Josephson, R., Marder, E., Fields, R. D. "Neuroscience. The neuron doctrine, redux." Science 310. 5749 (2005): 791-3.
Perspectives.
Bullock, T. H. (2004) The Natural History of Neuroglia: an agenda for comparative studies. Neuron Glial Biology 1:97-100.
Fields, R. D. (2006) Beyond the Neuron Doctrine. Scientific American Mind June/July 17:20-27.
The Other Brain website.
R. Douglas Fields: Chief and Senior Researcher of the Section on Nervous System Development and Plasticity at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, which is part of NIH.
Dr. Ichiji Tasaki; worked at NIH for over 50 years and was a pioneering researcher of nerve conduction. (See the episode transcript for links to the other researchers that were mentioned in this episode.)
BSP 8: How Neurons Communicate.
BSP 56: Interview with Dr. Eve Marder
The Brain Science Podcast application for iPhone/Touch now contains transcripts for all episodes. Your reviews are greatly appreciated.
The next new episode of the Brain Science Podcast will come out in September, 2010.
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The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont and starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. Adapted from the Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, the film tells the story of Andy Dufresne, a banker who spends 19 years in Shawshank State Prison for the murder of his wife and her lover despite his claims of innocence.
During his time at the prison, he befriends a fellow inmate, Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding, and finds himself protected by the guards after the warden begins using him in his money-laundering operation Despite a lukewarm box office reception that barely recouped its budget, the film received multiple award nominations and favorable reviews from critics for its acting and realism.
It has since enjoyed a remarkable life on cable television, VHS, DVD, and Blu-ray and is thought of as one of the greatest movies of all time. It was included in the American Film Institute's 100 Years…100 Movies 10th Anniversary Edition. The ugly realities of prison life are quickly introduced to Andy: a corrupt warden (Bob Gunton), sadistic guards led by Capt.
In 1947 Portland, Maine, banker Andy Dufresne is convicted of murdering his wife and her lover and is sentenced to two consecutive life sentences at the Shawshank State Penitentiary. He is befriended by Ellis "Red" Redding, an inmate and prison contraband smuggler serving a life sentence.
Red procures a rock hammer and a large poster of Rita Hayworth for Andy. Assigned to work in the prison laundry, Andy is frequently raped by "the Sisters" and their leader, Bogs. In 1949, Andy overhears the captain of the guards, Byron Hadley, complaining about being taxed on inheritance and offers to help him shelter the money legally.
After an assault by the Sisters nearly kills Andy, Hadley beats and cripples Bogs, who is subsequently transferred to another prison; Andy is not attacked again. Warden Samuel Norton meets Andy and reassigns him to the prison library to assist elderly inmate Brooks Hatlen. Andy begins managing financial matters for other prison staff, guards from other prisons.
The warden himself. He also begins writing weekly letters to the state legislature requesting funds to improve the prison's decaying library. Brooks is paroled in 1954 after serving 50 years, but he cannot adjust to the outside world and eventually hangs himself.
The legislature sends a library donation that includes a recording of The Marriage of Figaro; Andy plays an excerpt over the public address system and is punished with solitary confinement. After his release from solitary, Andy explains that hope is what gets him through his time, a concept that Red dismisses.
In 1963, Norton begins exploiting prison labor for public works, profiting by undercutting skilled labor costs and receiving bribes. Andy launders the money using the alias "Randall Stephens". Please See More Information…….
Darabont first collaborated with author Stephen King in 1983 on the short film adaptation of "The Woman in the Room", buying the rights from him for $1—a Dollar Deal that King used to help new directors build a résumé by adapting his short stories. After receiving his first screenwriting credit in 1987 for A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
Darabont returned to King with $5,000 to purchase the rights to adapt Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, a 96-page novella from King's 1982 collection Different Seasons, written to explore genres other than the horror stories for which he was commonly known. Although King did not understand how the story, largely focused on Red contemplating his fellow prisoner Andy, could be turned into a feature film, Darabont believed it was "obvious". Five years later.
Darabont wrote the script over eight weeks. He expanded on elements of King's story. Brooks, who in the novella is a minor character who dies in a retirement home, became a tragic character who eventually hanged himself. Tommy, who in the novella trades his evidence exonerating Andy for transfer to a nicer prison, in the screenplay is murdered on the orders of Warden Norton, who is a composite of several warden characters in King's story.
Darabont opted to create a single warden character to serve as the primary antagonist. Among his inspirations, Darabont listed the works of director Frank Capra, including Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) and It's a Wonderful Life (1946), describing them as tall tales; Darabont likened The Shawshank Redemption to a tall tale more than a prison movie. He also cited Goodfellas (1990) as an inspiration for the use of dialogue to illustrate the passage of time in the script.
Freeman was cast at the suggestion of producer Liz Glotzer, who ignored the novella's character description of a white Irishman, nicknamed "Red". Freeman's character alludes to the choice when queried by Andy on why he is called Red, replying "Maybe it's because I'm Irish." Freeman opted not to research his role, saying "acting the part of someone who's incarcerated doesn't require any specific knowledge of incarceration … because men don't change. Once you're in that situation, you just toe whatever line you have to toe."
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Urgent Need to Restore State of Cricket To Its Former Glory in Sri Lanka.
For a considerable period of time, the world associated Sri Lanka with tea. After the advent of Sirimavo Bandaranaike as the world's first woman Prime Minister, Sri Lanka was identified with the Bandaranaike name. From 1996, when the country won the Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka has been synonymous with its achievements in Cricket.
Today, two decades after that pinnacle of achievement, we are struggling to stay at the top in the game which has unified the country, with the feats of our cricketers doing us proud. When Arjuna Ranatunge gently deflected the ball past slips to score the winning run in Lahore that famous day, all Sri Lankans stood up and cheered the team which, by sheer teamwork and the amazing leadership of the Sri Lanka skipper, achieved the impossible, comprehensively defeating the mighty Australians.
However, days after the victory, things began to unravel within the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) administration. Ana Punchihewa who had been at the helm of SLC, when it achieved its greatest success, found himself deposed from that position.
Very few raised the unfairness of such a change whereby, the head of the administration, at the time of victory, was replaced. And from that day onwards it has been ups and downs in the administration of SLC, with a scramble for positions within the Controlling body.
The situation in the administration of Cricket has deteriorated to the point where, at regular intervals, successive Governments have had to appoint Interim Committees to administer cricket. Today too, we are faced with uncertainty, with regard to the direction the game is going to take, with Cricket being administered by a Competent Authority appointed by the Minister of Sports.
Many of those who were involved in the administration of Cricket, have got their priorities mixed up. While one expects SLC to measure its success through the achievements of our team in the cricketing field, the administrators do not always do so.
After the abysmal performance of the team in recent years, where they hit a bad patch, losing to several teams, SLC advertised in the media of its Board's financial position, which would not have made Cricket fans any happier.
Fortunately for Sri Lanka, the country has an abundance of natural talent and, notwithstanding lapses in the administration, the cricketers are able to keep the flag flying. Pakistan is probably, the country with the most cricketing talent, but fortunately for the rest of the world, the politics within the administration of Cricket in that country has prevented them from retaining a permanent place as the top team in the cricketing world.
Sri Lanka may or may not have such an enormous pool of talent as Pakistan, whose population is so much bigger than ours, but the athletic prowess of the island nation can throw up enough outstanding players to match up and beat any team in the world, if a structured plan of harnessing and training the available talent is put in place.
Before Sri Lanka attained Test status, Sri Lankan Cricket teams mainly comprised cricketers from Royal and St. Thomas, and a few from other Colombo schools. But today, the National team is made up of almost entirely of outstanding cricketers from outstation schools.
The record shows that, despite the lack of a proper administration and tournaments, which will bring to the fore talented cricketers, Sri Lanka has succeeded in doing well in the past, and even in the present. Take the present example of the Sri Lanka team doing well against the South Africans, after a bad spell where they lost to several teams in the recent past.
The team is clearly relying on its own skills and producing results on its own efforts, without any support from the administration because, currently, it is nonexistent. The current situation, however, shows how important Cricket administration is because, there has been a rash of disciplinary issues that have affected the game at the highest level. A sound Cricket administration can keep Cricket discipline in check and mitigate the impact of any indiscipline, if and when such indiscipline surfaces.
Today, the Cricket administration is facing a serious crisis which, unless resolved very quickly, can have a long term impact on the game. The Elections to the Cricket Board have been postponed due to a Court order, but no solution seems to be in sight to resolve the long standing issues involving Cricket administration. Any delay puts Sri Lanka's place in the ICC in jeopardy, as the world body frowns on any form of administration, other than by an elected body.
Many of Sri Lanka's cricketing greats such as Sidath Wettimuny, Aravinda de Silva, Roshan Mahanama, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayewardene and several others were invited by the Sports Minister to help resuscitate Cricket, but have declined. They have pointed out that the suggestions they have made in the past have not been considered and that, they do not wish to waste their time and effort in a futile exercise.
Most Cricket analysts view the system of elections to the Board of Control for Cricket as the root cause of the failure of Ccricket administration. The number of Clubs having voting rights at the Board of Control elections are said to number over 140, which stands in contrast to the situation in more developed administrations in other countries, where there are much less votes ranging from 10 to 20 in most cases.
The argument goes that, most of these over 140 Clubs do not actually play Cricket and granting them equal voting rights with Clubs such as SSC, NCC, CCC, Tamil Union, Moors Sports Club and Bloomfield, is unfair. What is of even greater concern is the allegation that the votes from these non playing Clubs are bought up by those who use money power, which does not bode well for the future of Sri Lanka's Cricket.
This situation has to be rectified and a more rational voting system devised. The opinion of experienced cricketers, those involved in Cricket administration in the past, as well as studying the systems prevalent in other countries, can help fashion a better system that produce Cricket administrations that can take the game forward.
The Executive Committee (ExCo) of the Board must encompass those with Management skills, cricketing knowledge such as past cricketers, as well as those with a broader vision of sports development.
It is suggested that a Board of Trustees comprising entirely of former cricketing greats be appointed through an appropriate mechanism (possibly the Constitutional Council). The decisions of the ExCo of the Board of Control, should be approved by the Board of Trustees, to see if they make cricketing sense, before they are implemented.
Current indications are that, the chances of positive changes in Cricket administration are minimal. The choice of Faiszer Musthapha to be in charge of Sports was unfortunate. His temperament is not one that is supportive or sensitive to Sports. His conduct a few years back, when he landed in Kandy in a helicopter, on the grounds where an inter-school Cricket match was being played, is indicative of this. Leaving the helicopter on the grounds, he went away for a few hours, preventing the schoolchildren from continuing with their match.
Besides, the Sports Minister's political inclinations too, will stand in the way. Musthapha's political record shows him as one who switches political allegiances to his advantage. Therefore, he would like to keep his options open and not want to offend Thilanga Sumathipala, through whom he would like to keep a line open, in case the Joint Opposition returns to power.
Furthermore, his track record in this Government too, does not give us cause for optimism. As Minister of Local Government & Provincial Councils, he has made a hash of the reform of the Electoral Laws relating to Local Government as well as Provincial Councils Elections, in addition to delaying such elections.
One hopes that, with regard to reforms in Cricket administration, the Minister, at least, will have better chances of success.


A Very tasty recipe for chocolate nutty crust vanilla bean cheesecake. Served topped with chocolate shavings.
Put the cookies crumbs into a food processor with the flour and pulse to combine. Add the melted butter and pulse until combined, Stir in nuts.
Press crumbs into the bottom of the 9′� springform pan and up the sides of the pan.
In a small pot. put the milk and split vanilla bean. Heat the milk to a low boil. Turn off the heat and let steep for 15 minutes. Remove the vanilla pod and scrape out seeds into the milk.
For the filling, put the cream cheese into a mixing bowl, Add in the sugar and beat until combined with the cream cheese and very smooth. Crack the eggs into a separate bowl, and with the mixer on, slowly beat in the eggs one at a time. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides with a spatula. Turn it on again and add in the milk with the vanilla beans, beat until combined.
Pour the filling into the pan with the crust. Place the pan on a cookie sheet.
Bake for 1 hour or until set but still soft and jiggly in the center.
Remove, place on a cooling rack and allow to cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Top with Chocolate shavings to serve.


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Description: This is a 'rediscovered' girlfriend of mine whom I dated a couple of years ago, decided we'd just be friends and then reconnected over this past Memorial Day holiday at a nearby nudist resort. We had a thoroughly delightful weekend together - both naughty and nice! Here are some shots we took in the woods to memorialize our reconnection... Hope to contribute more in the near future!


Dubai, UAE, May 13, 2014 - Technology improves the efficacy of communication between hospital care givers in order to ensure the quality of patient care.
This is essential given the often complex and multifaceted nature of the tasks associated with care delivery and planning in healthcare environments.
Healthcare institutions in the GCC are now transforming into digital hospitals in order to facilitate healthcare delivery, ultimately ensuring the quality and safety of the care that their patients receive.
Speaking at the Architect's Congress during the Hospital Build & Infrastructure Middle East Exhibition & Congress from 2-4 June 2014 in Dubai, UAE, Mr Mounir Marhaba, Program Director, King Khalid Medical City, Saudi Arabia, will deliberate the emergence of digital hospitals in the GCC and whether the region is ready to embrace the technology available.
According to Mr Marhaba, "The GCC is investing heavily in its healthcare services infrastructure and the region stands poised to take full advantage of becoming the pioneer in implementing integrated digital hospitals.