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China renews war threats as Taiwan launches its military exercises
Updated: August 11th, 2022, 20:20 IST
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Beijing: China Thursday renewed its threat to attack Taiwan following almost a week of war games near the island. Taiwan has called Beijing's claims to the self-governing democracy "wishful thinking" and launched its own military exercises.
Taiwan's "collusion with external forces to seek independence and provocation will only accelerate their own demise and push Taiwan into the abyss of disaster," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a daily briefing.
"Their pursuit of Taiwan independence will never succeed, and any attempt to sell the national interest will be met with a complete failure," Wang told reporters.
China's attempt to intimidate the Taiwanese public and advertise its strategy for blockading and potentially invading the island was nominally prompted by a visit to Taipei last week by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
The US, Japan and allies have denounced the exercises, with the Group of Seven industrialised nations issuing a statement at a recent meeting expressing its concern.
On Wednesday, Britain's government summoned Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang to the Foreign Office to demand an explanation of "Beijing's aggressive and wide-ranging escalation against Taiwan".
Taiwan says Beijing used Pelosi's visit as a pretext to raise the stakes in its feud with Taipei, firing missiles into the Taiwan Strait and over the island into the Pacific Ocean. China also sent planes and ships across the midline in the strait that has long been a buffer between the sides, which separated amid civil war in 1949.
In a lengthy policy statement on Taiwan issued Wednesday, China distorted the historical record, including the United Nations' 1972 resolution that transferred the China seat on the Security Council from Beijing to Taipei, Taiwan's Cabinet-level Mainland Affairs Council said. The Chinese statement also discarded a pledge not to send troops or government officials to Taiwan that was contained in previous statements.
The UN resolution makes no mention of Taiwan's status, although China regards it as a foundational document proclaiming the Communist Party's right to control over the island.
The Taiwanese council's statement said China was orchestrating its moves against Taiwan ahead of the ruling Communist Party's 20th National Congress to be held later this year. President and party leader Xi Jinping is expected to receive a third five-year term at the conclave, after leading a relentless crackdown on political figures accused of corruption, human rights activists and civil society groups.
Xi's suppression of free speech and political opposition in Hong Kong was also seen as a factor behind Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen winning a second term in 2020.
China says it plans to annex Taiwan under the now widely discredited "one country, two systems" format applied in Hong Kong. The concept has been thoroughly rejected in Taiwanese public opinion polls in which respondents have overwhelmingly favoured the status-quo of de-facto independence.
The Chinese statement is "full of wishful thinking, and ignores the facts," the Mainland Affairs Council said in its press release.
The "crude and clumsy political operations by the Beijing authorities further highlight its arrogant thinking pattern of attempting to use force to invade and destroy the Taiwan Strait and regional peace," the release said.
"The authorities in Beijing deceive themselves. We warn the Beijing authorities to immediately stop threatening Taiwan with force and spreading false information," it said.
Taiwan placed its military under high alert during the Chinese drills but took no direct countermeasures. It held artillery drills off its southwestern coast facing China that ran through Thursday, illustrating the challenges the People's Liberation Army would face were it to launch an invasion across the strait.
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Senators: New Hampshire Underfunded in Opioid Crisis
Published at 9:57 am on November 1, 2017
New Hampshire's two Democratic senators are concerned that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has indicated it won't change a funding formula to help the state's response to the opioid crisis.
Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan say the formula that determines Opioid State Targeted Response grants underfunds response efforts in New Hampshire and other hard-hit states. They said for Fiscal Year 2018, the department will continue to consider state population size, rather than the rate of overdose death, as a significant factor in determining funding.
In the House, Democratic Rep. Annie Kuster and Republican Rep. Evan Jenkins of West Virginia introduced a bill to ensure that states most affected by the opioid crisis receive appropriate resources.
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New Hampshire was eligible for only $3 million of the $500 million in funding available for Fiscal Year 2017.


Ralph Session combines a technical background as a SAE certified audio engineer with that of an obsessive music lover and house dancer b/boy. Deep filtered house is Ralph Session's forte, as evidenced by his list of influences that include FCL, Kerri Chandler, MCDE, Ian Pooley, Jon Cutler, and St. Germain. He's remixed and released for BlackSoul, Seshified, Liberate, Whitebeard Kapa and Baldeelox. Signature Ralph Session productions lately have included "Don't Stop" "Release the Demons w/ Eman" "You and Me (Ralph Session Remix)" and his "Ralph Session City lights remix" of Unity. Ralph Session is on the rise, adding to New York's storied house music scene.


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Kenyan George Abisa Kills Wife, Commits Suicide After Positive HIV Tests
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Kenyan pastor kills wife, commits suicide after HIV tests turned out positive; suicide note says she cheated and infected him with the virus
A pastor in Nyamira County, Kenya allegedly killed his wife before committing suicide in an incident that has left many locals shocked.
Pastor George Abisa in a suicidal letter obtained by local media alleged that his wife had infected him with HIV/AIDS following her affair with a local politician currently campaigning for Bogichora MCA seat.
It was gathered that on Tuesday evening, October 5, the couple indulged in a heated argument over the matter after rumours surfaced of the wife's alleged secret affair with the politician.
He got angry and picked a knife which he used to stab her several times until she died.
"He questioned her over the rumours that were going around about the alleged affair with the politician before stabbing her with a kitchen knife," Hellen Moraa a local stated.
Soon after killing his wife, he penned a sad suicide note claiming that his wife was cheating on him. He said that she had even infected him with HIV something which he could not withstand at all.
He thereafter took his own life by hanging himself in their house. In the morning, police officers were called by concerned neighbors to check on the couple .
They were shocked to find the couple already dead with the letter on their table. The bodies have been taken to Nyamira county hospital.
Currently, no burial arrangements are taking place as the two bodies lie at the Nyamira County mortuary.
Detectives in Bogichora have already launched investigations into the matter with plans underway to summon the said politician.


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Lemon peel gummy fans, here's a side-by-side look at 6 favorites
Because you know lemon peel gummy bears are NOT all created equal
Thomas Obungen,
It's been a while since lemon peel gummy bears have addicted our taste buds, so it's time for a re-check. If you think that just because you've tried one lemon peel gummy, you've tried them all, you're wrong. Just ask a group of fans and watch them get into a heated debate over which shop has the best version of this trendy sweet-sour snack. And a whole army of lemon gummy peel fans, loyal to their own brands, agree.
The type of gummy, cut and texture of the lemon peel and ratios of both had to be considered when we searched for the best lemon peel gummy. The selection is so diverse, there's one for every mood.
See also: Who makes the best lemon peel gummy bears?
Carousel Candyland
If you ask me, the perfect pairing to hot buttered popcorn isn't mochi crunch, it's lemon peel gummies. Thankfully you can pick both up in the same place: Carousel Candyland. When you first open the bag, the lemon peel coverage on these bears is spotty so it might take some work on your part to redistribute the bits of salty-sour goodness, but you'll be rewarded with the flavor of pure, unadulterated lemon peel gummy. Carousel Candyland uses Haribo Goldbears and a minced dark lemon peel that's heartier than the rest. If you love lemon peel, this is your match.
4 ounces for $5
Open daily, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Kāhala Mall, 4211 Wai'alae Ave. #7010, (808) 732-7736, carouselcandyland.com
See also: What It's Like Getting Busted Smuggling Crack (Seed) at the Airport
Family Grocery
Caution: You're going to need gloves, chopsticks or a toothpick to eat these little guys. Family Grocery's lemon peel gummy bears are on the wet side, resulting in a sticky mess for bare hands. The shop also adds a bit of a li hing plum powder resulting in a zing the others just don't have. Family Grocery uses Black Forest brand gummy bears that are milder in flavor than Haribo and allow the crack seed to be the prevailing flavor.
6 ounces for $3.69
Available at Longs Drugs stores across O'ahu
See also: Where to find crack seed on O'ahu
Kay's Crackseed
No matter how much willpower you possess, this is the bag of lemon peel gummies you'll end up devouring in one sitting. Kay's Crackseed at Mānoa Marketplace knows it; the gummies come in a nonresealable bag. Enabler! Kay's also uses Haribo Goldbears, which are smaller— and that means more bears fit in every bag. Despite being one of the more affordable options, Kay's doesn't skimp on the lemon peel. There's always a bit extra at the bottom to tip into your mouth like those tempting chip crumbs after you've polished off a bag.
Open Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Mānoa Marketplace, 2752 Woodlawn Drive, (808) 988-4388
See also: My Honolulu: The Legit Crack Seed Stores From Small Kid Time
Seed City
To be honest, Seed City's lemon peel gummies look like they've seen better days. It could be the batch I bought, the most expensive, too, but these bears have the least amount of lemon peel and are similar in stickiness to the gummies from Family Grocery. The flavor is OK, but I think more seasoning is needed before you can call these true lemon peel gummies.
Open Monday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Pearlridge Center Mauka, just outside Macy's, 98-1005 Moanalua Road, (808) 488-9755
See also: Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best Food and Drink on O'ahu
Seeds 'N Things
If you're looking for variety, Seeds 'N Things in Windward Mall might be the best place to begin your search. There are so many varieties of lemon peel gummies and treats that I had to ask for assistance in finding the original lemon peel gummy bears (they're on a spindle rack all their own). Despite ample coverage of lemon peel, the chewier and tartly flavored Albanese gummy bears overwhelm the peel a bit, especially the blue raspberry bears. The lemon peel isn't as dry as others, nor is it sticky, but I think that's just a result of the texture of these gummies.
Open Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Windward Mall, 46-056 Kamehameha Highway, #227, Kāne'ohe, (808) 235-5050
See also: Meet the new Crack Seed Store owners
Sun Chong Grocery
If you're getting lemon peel from Chinatown, you're getting it from the source. Sun Chong Grocery is in the middle of a crack seed renaissance and its lemon peel gummies might be the catalyst. The ratio of lemon peel shavings to gummy is the Goldilocks ideal – not too much, not too little. It's dry, so it's not sticky, but evidence of your indulgence may fall on your shirt if you're not careful. The gummy itself has that signature Haribo Goldbear bite and mild flavor that allows the lemon peel to shine.
Open Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. 127 N. Hotel St.; online ordering and curbside pickup available at sunchonghi.com
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Whatever, I don't know who else it could be. I'm not good at this game....
Also it doesn't feel like that many people who are entered in the game are actually posting in the thread...... I know there were over 20 sign ups....
Just now, Anna-wa said:
don't think too much of it, i think we're all as lost as you are
4 minutes ago, Salvatore said:
Oh okay. Why not let ha commit suicide?
I don't believe in sewage slide
1 minute ago, Anna-wa said:
So you basically just vote for someone out of the blue for the second time now? At least give a good reason.
3 minutes ago, Hyun. said:
oh. still lowkey suspicious of Music asking for roles since the fucking Cop was killed
I mean... If he truly is a slasher, then that would mean anyone I trusted so far and thought was a victim could be one. All I'm gonna say is that he would be one hell of a smart slasher.
1 minute ago, Salvatore said:
I gave my reason, then my reason was proven questionable, and now I don't HAVE a reason to believe it was anybody else...
Whatever...I'm gonna join @Hyun.and go with #Music. He's the only one that acted suspicious in my eyes. I couldn't justify a vote for anyone else, although voting for him is quite risky because...you know...he was actively engaging with us campers. Could be that he was genuine or just one hell of a great tactic to fool us.
@SANDCASTLES
i agree, i just hope we're not fucking up i'm voting him just because the Cop popped up dead after he dug for evidence
So like @SANDCASTLES what happens if we end up tied on who we think it is?
Same. My second choice would probably be Sylk but it still wouldn't make sense to me that Nick Jonas (the sicko) went above and beyond to vote him out. Aside from that, Sylk really didn't seem to act suspicious or nosy to me. Could be his tactic but I'd rather have something to hold on to in terms of evidence.
He was the only person who reached out to me (I've reached out to everyone else for some reason) and within a few minutes he was immediately asking my role. I didn't think much of it but the Cop DID die... idk....
I guess I vote #music as well. I agree that his snooping is suspicious af.
Im so sorry sis. I trust(ed) you but I have to follow logic
#Music - 3
Sylk - 2
Black Beauty's Diary is revealed!!
Diary: Night 1... I think... Idk
Dear Diary, I think it's still the first night.. maybe... idk... but I saved #music because I didn't want the good sis to get killed off night 1 again. So I'm basically Mother Teresa for doing that.
Diary Entry: Night 2
Dear Diary, I decided to save myself tonight because a real bitch has always got to protect their own best interests first and foremost. I thought about saving Hyun... but idk if they're a slasher or not, so if Hyun dies during night 2..... sorry sisters.
5 hours ago, SANDCASTLES said:
ugly fuck trying to end iconic legendary traditions literal cultural terrorism
I vote for music for now because better late than never #don'tforgetwhereyoucamefrom
Alesus 2,470
I vote for #music, because why not
Sylk 143,205
Higher than the heavens above
I literally have no idea what's going on in this game
20 minutes ago, Sylk said:
Just vote for #Music sis
Just now, Salvatore said:
okay then I vote for good sis #Music
I hope I'm not wrong this time...
Royale 70,062
let go, freefall.
My vote goes to SWINΞ
My vote goes to Sylk, stuff doesn't add up - he's the mafia for sure


Bird Bread is easy and fun to make, and it's so nice to see how much your birds enjoy it. There is nothing like the smell of fresh baking bread in your home. However, be prepared to bake a second batch of bread for the human family too because everyone is going to want some!
Bird Breads have gotten a bad rap over the years for being unhealthy, high in sugar, carbohydrates and calories. Store bought breads or mixes are full of preservatives and chemicals. This is in order to extend the shelf life at the grocery store and at home. Your bird is much smaller than you are so the preservatives, sugar, salt and chemicals in people foods like this are too much for them. Did you know that you can still make fresh homemade bread for your birds and make it a healthy meal or snack? It's easy and inexpensive to make, and is so much more nutritious when it's homemade!
Bird Breads are also wonderful for getting picky birds to eat good foods. You just stuff your bread full of various vegetables, leafy greens and even a little fresh fruit. Even picky birds will often readily accept a bird bread and will get their veggies that way. There is no set recipe for bird bread; it's okay to experiment, try something different each time. The variety in it each time is good for them as well as keeps it interesting.
This is your bread base, so make it count. No more corn bread mixes, again they are very high in salt, sugar, fat and chemicals. There are concerns that those types of ingredients can make your bird very sick, can cause health problems, and even behavioral problems or feather picking. You can avoid all of those types of ingredients easily when it's home made. There are so many different options for low carb, low fat and low sugar flours for making your bread. There is spelt, oat, teff, quinoa, buckwheat, garbanzo, amaranth, and millet flour options. You can buy these at your local health food store or grocery store, you can even grind them yourself to make your own flour. Spelt flour sticks well so it holds all of the vegetables together really well. Then I always mix at least one or two healthier flours in with it, buckwheat are quinoa flours are my favorite. Add some coconut flour or almond flour for a special treat. You can even skip using flour altogether and just use ground pellets as your base.
You can add an egg to your bread, but you can easily leave it out too. Flax or Chia seeds with a little water added to them will form a very nice and healthy egg substitute for breads. I usually skip the egg and just go with the flax and chia. The whole point of bird bread is to be able to get good healthy foods in there, so load up on this next part. Add at least two cups of chopped or shredded vegetables. This can be as simple as one or two different kinds of vegetables, but the more variety the better. Berries are really good for your parrot too, and a super addition to their diet. I chop up a few fresh blueberries, blackberries or raspberries to put in the bread too. For another nutritional boost add some pureed pumpkin, plain unsweetened apple sauce, sweet potatoes or winter squash.
Browse through my website for different recipes ideas.
thanks so much for the info – i have been using corn muffin mix as a base but will try without.
Hi Laura, I'm so sorry I'm so late answering you. 😦 I just saw your question. Home baked treats lack the nasty chemicals and preservatives that keep foods fresh for unusual amounts of time. Bird bread needs to be kept frozen in order to keep it fresh. I cut it all up and freeze it and only keep portion in the refrigerator that I will use within a day or two at most. It will stay frozen very nicely for a pretty long time, I've kept mine for up to three months (thought it rarely lasts that long). Another idea that I do for my friends around the holidays is to make up the dry mix up for them, package it with instructions for them to just add the wet ingredients and bake. Hope this helps.
The baking time and temp are on each of the individual recipes, but I always bake at 350F. The time will depend on the size and type of pan you use. I use a large flat shallow glass baking dish, so my time it pretty short, generally 20 to 30 minutes depending on the batter amount. I can often tell when it's done because the house will smell strongly of baking bread. Just keep an eye on it so it doesn't get too brown.
How do I find bread recipes?
Just click at the top of the blog and flip through each page to see them all.
If you have a health food store near you, they will have the most variety at the best prices. Otherwise, most grocery stores have a selection of specialty flours and grains. Quinoa is usually easy to find. You can also order almost anything online. Start easy and small with just a few ingredients, you don't have to have a lot. Browse through some of the recipe ideas.
If some of my bird food has fruit and nuts in it, couldn't I add that to the mixture with the veggies and then add some raspberries or blackberries like you mentioned? Do you add soy milk or almond milk to the mixture and if so, unsweetened correct? I am going to put in an egg or two with the shell for crunch. I heard this was ok. How long do you cook it and what temp ? Thank you for this info. I believe in the ingredients bring low carb and healthy like u said. Oh, do u use any kind of oil?
I don't add egg shells, but many do, you may want to grind them up so they don't swallow any sharp pieces. If you browse through the recipes, each will mention a specific cooking time. I bake treats at 350F, generally 30 to 45 minutes. I use oil just to coat the glass baking pan. I use coconut or olive oil, organic and extra virgin. Hope you and your birdies like the treats!
Your recipe looks great. I will def. try it. I have an organic/gluten free cornmeal that I use, by Arrowhead Mills. It doesn't have any salt or sugar. My birds love it. Do you think this is still something I should not use?
Without salt or sugar, sounds okay. The stone ground cornmeal is okay to use too. Just avoid the mixes. I am just used to only using the fancy flour varieties, there are so many great ones to try out. Try using actual whole grains added to the mix too. Quinoa is easy to find and add.


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package com.amazonaws.services.lambda.model.transform;

import javax.annotation.Generated;

import com.amazonaws.SdkClientException;
import com.amazonaws.services.lambda.model.*;

import com.amazonaws.protocol.*;
import com.amazonaws.annotation.SdkInternalApi;

/**
 * FunctionUrlConfigMarshaller
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@Generated("com.amazonaws:aws-java-sdk-code-generator")
@SdkInternalApi
public class FunctionUrlConfigMarshaller {

    private static final MarshallingInfo<String> FUNCTIONURL_BINDING = MarshallingInfo.builder(MarshallingType.STRING)
            .marshallLocation(MarshallLocation.PAYLOAD).marshallLocationName("FunctionUrl").build();
    private static final MarshallingInfo<String> FUNCTIONARN_BINDING = MarshallingInfo.builder(MarshallingType.STRING)
            .marshallLocation(MarshallLocation.PAYLOAD).marshallLocationName("FunctionArn").build();
    private static final MarshallingInfo<String> CREATIONTIME_BINDING = MarshallingInfo.builder(MarshallingType.STRING)
            .marshallLocation(MarshallLocation.PAYLOAD).marshallLocationName("CreationTime").build();
    private static final MarshallingInfo<String> LASTMODIFIEDTIME_BINDING = MarshallingInfo.builder(MarshallingType.STRING)
            .marshallLocation(MarshallLocation.PAYLOAD).marshallLocationName("LastModifiedTime").build();
    private static final MarshallingInfo<StructuredPojo> CORS_BINDING = MarshallingInfo.builder(MarshallingType.STRUCTURED)
            .marshallLocation(MarshallLocation.PAYLOAD).marshallLocationName("Cors").build();
    private static final MarshallingInfo<String> AUTHTYPE_BINDING = MarshallingInfo.builder(MarshallingType.STRING).marshallLocation(MarshallLocation.PAYLOAD)
            .marshallLocationName("AuthType").build();

    private static final FunctionUrlConfigMarshaller instance = new FunctionUrlConfigMarshaller();

    public static FunctionUrlConfigMarshaller getInstance() {
        return instance;
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     * Marshall the given parameter object.
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        if (functionUrlConfig == null) {
            throw new SdkClientException("Invalid argument passed to marshall(...)");
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        try {
            protocolMarshaller.marshall(functionUrlConfig.getFunctionUrl(), FUNCTIONURL_BINDING);
            protocolMarshaller.marshall(functionUrlConfig.getFunctionArn(), FUNCTIONARN_BINDING);
            protocolMarshaller.marshall(functionUrlConfig.getCreationTime(), CREATIONTIME_BINDING);
            protocolMarshaller.marshall(functionUrlConfig.getLastModifiedTime(), LASTMODIFIEDTIME_BINDING);
            protocolMarshaller.marshall(functionUrlConfig.getCors(), CORS_BINDING);
            protocolMarshaller.marshall(functionUrlConfig.getAuthType(), AUTHTYPE_BINDING);
        } catch (Exception e) {
            throw new SdkClientException("Unable to marshall request to JSON: " + e.getMessage(), e);
        }
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Leaving military service creates many challenges for veterans especially when confronted with finding viable and rewarding careers that compliment their active duty work experience. I know only too well about the trials and tribulations associated with this often traumatic move. My number was called for the draft during the Vietnam War in 1968. I passed my physical and was advised to report for duty in two weeks if I didn't join another branch of service. I immediately crossed the hall at the Federal Building and joined the U.S. Air Force for a four year tour. I served a total of 10 years, just over three years active and the remaining time with the Air National Guard.
This doesn't have to be your story. The truth of the matter is that no matter what duties you performed on active duty many facets of your service will enhance your private sector job search. None of the least is the disciplined life you led while serving, your attention to detail, and your ability to follow orders and not question everything that comes your way. Employers benefit from these skills and seek them out. Therefore, you are already ahead of the game if you know the rules to follow that will get you there.
Operation Job Search; A Guide for Military Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Careers by John Henry Weiss provides the game plan all veterans need to find their path in life. This new book is what I consider to be the job guide Bible for anyone leaving the military and for veterans who haven't found their niche yet. This new book outlines the process you will need to take, how to develop a viable and realistic job search plan, and you will learn about all opportunities including private sector and government jobs to considering starting your own business. You will discover how to prepare for the job interview, what clothes to wear, and review numerous training and job apprenticeship programs with many companies nationwide.
This indispensible guide will improve your chances and help you obtain not just a job but the career of your dreams. Another advantage is that you don't have to read the entire 466 pages. You can go direct to the areas of interest no matter where you are at in your search and get the help you need to succeed. There are also sections devoted specifically to female veterans.
This excellent reference is available at all bookstores and on Amazon.com. It may also be available at your local library.
In your search don't ignore opportunities with the federal government. According to the Office of Personnel Management's report titled "Employment of Veterans in the Federal Executive Branch, Fiscal Year 2014," 30.8 percent or 612,661 current federal employees are veterans. The Veteran's Preference Program gives veterans a distinct advantage when applying for federal jobs.


Three coatcheck girls in cahoots while away a long night in their booths, confiding in each other their hopes and dreams. Besieged by snooty customers and dodging the bullets of an oily-headed maitre d', Coatcheck Lila, Leeanne, and Lisette take us on a vaudevillian romp through the coat closets of the service industry. Peppered with song and dance, melodrama, slapstick, and a little bit of Dada to boot. A riff on class and identity, on silver spoons and starlets in the making, on foundlings and photographic memory, and the holes in the pockets of our coats.
STAR TRIBUNE • "A charming new musical."
CITY PAGES • "A charming look into all the absurd humans and the beloved garments they wear."


The Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Croatia through the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes offers scholarships for foreign students and professors of higher education institutions as well as research fellows who intend to gain further professional experience in Croatian institutions of higher education or research.
This application pool is open only for citizens of countries (and territories) that have a valid/effective educational co-operation programme with Croatia, or a bilateral agreement signed by the Croatian Government or the Ministry of Science and Education and the relevant ministry of the given country (or territory). Applications of the students enrolled in the institutions of the above specified countries (and territories), but without a citizenship of these same countries (or territories) will not be accepted.
COUNTRIES WHOSE CITIZENS MAY APPLY ON THE BASIS OF A VALID/EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL CO-OPERATION PROGRAMME AND/OR A BILATERAL AGREEMENT: Belgium (Flanders), Bulgaria, Czech Republic, China, Germany (Bavaria), Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Turkey, Ukraine.
This application pool is open only for applications by students of language departments of Croatian language and literature abroad, regardless whether or not their respective countries have a valid co-operation programme or a bilateral agreement with Croatia, i.e., regardless of whether or not the language department of Croatian language and literature falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry. If applicable an application must be submitted by the Croatian language fellow.
Applications are accepted only when delivered by competent authorities responsible for the implementation of scholarships programmes and cannot be submitted individually. Applications (for the pool 1) from countries that are not on the list will not be taken into consideration.
The deadline for application and for submitting two copies of the required documents and printed version of the Application form is: 16th March 2018 (as per postmark).


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Quench Announces Acquisition of Pure Health Solutions, Inc.
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (December 18, 2018) – Quench, an operating segment of AquaVenture Holdings Limited (NYSE: WAAS) ("AquaVenture" or the "Company"), and a leading provider of filtered water coolers, ice machines, sparkling water dispensers and coffee brewers for businesses across the United States and Canada, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Pure Health Solutions, Inc. ("PHSI", dba "Pure Water Technology") for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $57.6 million, subject to adjustment as provided in the purchase agreement.
PHSI, which is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, is a leading provider of filtered water coolers and related services through two sales channels. In its direct channel, PHSI rents and services approximately 13,000 owned units to commercial end users throughout the United States. In its indirect channel, PHSI distributes and resells water coolers and related filters and parts to a network of dealers with over 90 locations across the United States. In addition, PHSI develops and manufactures its own brand of point-of-use systems in its factory located in South Korea.
"We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of PHSI. This transaction significantly increases our customer density and expands our presence in seven major U.S. markets, growing Quench's customer base to more than 50,000 customers and our rental installed base to more than 140,000 company-owned units," commented Tony Ibarguen, President of AquaVenture Holdings and Chief Executive Officer of Quench. "PHSI also extends our participation in the water filtration and related services industry by materially expanding our dealer network and extending our investment in product development and manufacturing. This is Quench's 9th acquisition of 2018 and represents AquaVenture's second-largest acquisition since our IPO in late 2016."
Goodwin Procter LLP served as legal advisor to the Company. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. served as exclusive financial advisor, and Armstrong Teasdale LLP served as legal advisor, to the seller, private equity firm ClearLight Partners.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
AquaVenture will host a conference call on the PHSI acquisition on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 10:00 am ET. Interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-877-407-0789, or, for international callers, 1-201-689-8562 and ask for the AquaVenture conference call. Replays of the entire call will be available through December 25, 2018 at 1-844-512-2921, or, for international callers, at 1-412-317-6671, conference ID #13685751. A webcast of the conference call will also be available through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, www.aquaventure.com.
About AquaVenture
AquaVenture is a multinational provider of WAAS™ solutions that provide customers a reliable and cost-effective source of clean drinking and process water primarily under long-term contracts that minimize capital investment by the customer. AquaVenture is composed of two operating platforms: Quench, a leading provider of filtered water systems and related services with over 140,000 units installed at institutional and commercial customer locations across the U.S. and Canada; and Seven Seas Water, a multinational provider of desalination and wastewater treatment solutions, providing more than 8.5 billion gallons of potable, high purity industrial grade and ultra-pure water per year to governmental, municipal, industrial and hospitality customers. For more information, please visit http://aquaventure.com/.
About Quench
Quench USA, Inc. offers WAAS solutions by providing filtered water systems, including bottleless water coolers, ice machines, sparkling water dispensers and coffee brewers, to customers across the United States and Canada. Our point-of-use (POU) systems purify a building's existing water supply to provide reliable and convenient filtered water to a broad mix of businesses, including government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and other large commercial customers, including more than half of the Fortune 500. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Quench has sales and service operations across North America to serve our 50,000+ customers. Quench is an AquaVenture Holdings business.
This release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release regarding management's future expectations, beliefs, intentions, goals, strategies, plans or prospects, including, without limitation, statements relating to AquaVenture's expectations regarding future business development and acquisition activities; its expectations regarding performance from recently completed and pending acquisitions; and the impacts on operating results of those acquisitions, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "could increase the likelihood," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "is planned," "may," "should," "will," "will enable," "would be expected," "look forward," "may provide," "would" or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of those terms. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors including those risks, uncertainties and factors detailed in AquaVenture's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of such risks, uncertainties and factors, AquaVenture's actual results may differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements discussed in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. AquaVenture is providing the information in this press release as of this date and assumes no obligations to update the information included in this press release or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


Lat weekend, Neil and I took the kids to Luggwoods to hop on board their Halloween Train. We are huge Luggwoods fans, so when we were given the invite I immediately said yes! I knew we would not be disappointed and we certainly were not! As always, from the second you spot the Luggwoods sign as you drive in, you know something great is about to happen.
The scene was set so well, as always! With our kids excited before they even got out of the car. A new addition to Luggwoods was a coffee dock before you enter, in the car park. I think this is a great idea… some fuel for the parents before the train or for some hot chocolates to enjoy in the car on the way home. (We chose the latter!) They don't accept card so make sure you bring some cash!
One thing Noa our 4 year old remembered from the Easter Train and also from their Christmas Train was the face painting before hand. She actually was excited the whole way in the car about it! She wanted to have her face painted as "Ana from Frozen". Unfortunately, there was no face painting this time which she was a little disappointed about! She soon got over it mind!
As always the experience started off with two fantastic girls leading us up to the train. They were really interactive with everyone on board and kept the children engaged throughout. We saw a fairy village, lots of huge spiders and my little ones favourite- we found clues throughout the forest to tell the witch when we got to her house. They loved spotting them and shouting out the answers (with a little whisper in the ear as 2 of mine can't read yet!!).
We saw Luggwoods breath taking view of Dublin City which is a must see in itself. It looks so beautiful as it starts to get dark so if you can, I would try and book a later slot. But, it looks as beautiful in day light too!
When we arrived at the Luggwoods barn we were met with my favourite part of Luggwoods, their wizard. He was on their Easter Train as their Mad Hatter and back on their Halloween Train as a wizard. He is fantastic!!!! He really takes the energy up another level. He is so animated and really gets into it with the kids. He gets them motivated to dance and sing and really makes sure everyone is involved. For me he just brings such a level of joy and positivity to the whole experience he is a credit to Luggwoods.
We then met the witch and she was great too. We told her all of the ingredients we had found in the forest and made her potion. We got a family picture at this point! We then went into the next barn where the kids got to pick a pumpkin each and again another picture. I love these pictures, as so often we don't actually take a family picture but it is so important to capture the memories that you and the little ones can look back on!
The children then got to carve out their pumpkins or decorate them which all of ours loved. Then…back to some dancing with the witch and the wizard. The kids just had so much fun. From start to finish as always, they were entertained.
At this point refreshments are also available. You can buy a light up wand or light for 5euro and the pictures are 10euro each or two for 15euro. They do accept card for the pictures.
If we had paid for our trip, for 2 adults and 3 children, it would have been 48.36euro (they have great family deals) which in my opinion is worth every penny. You get what you pay for an more from Luggwoods. It was such a lovely day out for us and for the kids.
We were kindly invited on Luggwoods Halloween Train with no expectation of a review but I had to write a review because we loved it and I think you all will too. If you are looking to do something this midterm with the kids go to Luggwoods you will not be disappointed.
All opinions, as always are my own.


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Clarksville pain clinic operator sued by U.S. for filing false claims, collecting millions from Medicare
Leaf-Chronicle
The U.S. Attorney's Office has filed a False Claims Act lawsuit against a pain management company with clinics in Clarksville, Cookeville, Lawrenceburg and Tullahoma, among others, claiming it billed Medicare and TRICARE millions of dollars for pain-relieving injections that were not given to patients as reported.
According to the lawsuit, Franklin-based Pain, MD, LLC, and related companies, along with their owners, Michael Kestner and Lisabeth Smolenski Williams knowingly and routinely submitted false claims for single tendon origin or insertion injections "that they knew or should have known were not provided to patients."
The injections are commonly used to treat conditions such as tendonitis and the number allowed is not limited by Medicare or TRICARE, unlike other treatments, such as trigger point injections that are limited to four per year. Instead, back injections were listed as tendon injections in billing.
The United States alleges that from at least 2010 through October 2018, Kestner and Williams devised a scheme to operate interventional pain management clinics in Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia, and fraudulently bill Medicare and TRICARE for TOI injections that were not actually injections into tendons.
Through this scheme, Kestner and Williams recruited providers, including mid-level medical providers such as nurse practitioners and physician's assistants, to the pain clinics and trained, pressured, and coerced them into performing high numbers of injections into patients' back muscles, and then bill for these injections as if they were TOIs, the lawsuit alleges.
The corporate pressure to meet the targeted goal of being within 15 percent of the top-biller of TOIs resulted in the pain clinic providers routinely giving patients six to eight injections per visit and sometimes as many as 12 injections into the back muscles, which were then billed as TOIs, according to the suit.
During parts of the time period alleged in the lawsuit, patients were required to submit to the injections as a condition of treatment and remaining a patient of the practice. As a direct result of these practices, the defendants, either directly or indirectly, submitted false claims to Medicare and TRICARE and received millions of dollars in reimbursement from federal health care programs to which they were not entitled.
For the period from June 1, 2010, through December 31, 2015, the Medicare program paid the defendant pain clinics approximately $3 million for fraudulent services billed for Medicare beneficiaries treated at the clinics. For the period from March 6, 2014, through October 18, 2018, the TRICARE program paid Pain, MD approximately $288,000 for fraudulent services billed for TRICARE beneficiaries treated at clinics under their control.
According to the complaint, Kestner is a non-practicing attorney with no medical training, who owns, operates and controls MedManagement, Inc., in Franklin. Williams is a physician and the Chief Medical Officer and minority owner of Pain, MD. She also served as a supervising physician or medical director for the pain clinics at certain times, with oversight for provision of all of the medical care and services provided by the pain clinics to their patients.
MMI manages and has managed Pain, MD, Mid-South Pain Management, P.C.; Cumberland Back Pain Clinic, P.C.; Lebanon Back Pain Clinic, P.C.; Blue Mountain Medical Group, P.C.; Natural Bridge Medical Group, P.C.; and Rock Island Medical Group, P.C.
Pain, MD operates pain and wellness clinics in in Clarksville, Cookeville, Lawrenceburg, and Tullahoma, Tennessee; Bristol and Christianburg, Virginia; and in Concord, Denver, and Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Cumberland Pain previously operated a pain clinic in Cookeville. Lebanon Pain previously did business as Pain Center of Savannah in Savannah, Tenn.
Blue Mountain Medical operates pain clinics in Greenville and Winchester, Tenn. Natural Bridge Medical operates pain clinics in Clarksville, Crossville, and Dyersburg, Tenn., and in Christianburg, Virginia.
Rock Island Medical operates pain clinics in Lawrenceburg and McMinnville, Tenn.
U.S. Attorney Don Cochran for the Middle District of Tennessee announced the lawsuit Friday morning.
Congress established the Medicare Program in 1965 to provide health insurance coverage for people age 65 or older and for people with certain disabilities or afflictions. Medicare Part B covers services like doctors' and nurse practitioners' visits and medical supplies. TRICARE (formerly known as CHAMPUS) is a federal health care program that provides health care insurance for active duty military personnel, military retirees, and military dependents.
The case is docketed as United States v. Michael Kestner, et al. (M.D. Tenn.). Assistant U.S. Attorney Ellen Bowden McIntyre represents the United States. Investigative support is provided by the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The claims in the complaint are allegations only, and there has been no determination of liability.


Near the town of Paihia and located approximately 60 kilometers north of Whangarei in the Bay of Islands on the North Island of New Zealand is the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Any visit to New Zealand's northern reaches should include a trip to see this significant historical landmark and memorial site. This is in fact the place where Māori chiefs first signed their accord with the British Crown in 1840. That document, the Treaty of Waitangi, was New Zealand's founding document.
On our visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds on a November trip down under, we enjoyed wandering around the beautifully landscaped grounds that reached down to the Pacific Ocean. Upon arrival, you need to pay an entry fee of $25 NZD. We would highly recommend opting for the Ultimate Combo admission ticket (we know, sounds like a theme park, but it's not) that runs $40 NZD. May sound like a lot at first whiff, but that includes your entry ticket, a 50-minute guided walking tour with historical talks, and a cultural performance by Maori dancers at the meeting center (stick games, performing with Māori weapons, and seeing the famous haka are all part of the fun). If you are going as a family, children under 18 are free when accompanied by a parent, which helps save a few shekels. Don't shy at the price because you can spend all day there, and the historical lessons and performances are fully worth every cent.
HITT Tip: The grounds are only 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) north of Paihia so a doable walk. But buses didn't run on this road during our visit so consider a cab for tired feet too.
In the visitor center be sure to take time to first view the introductory film that lasts about 20 minutes. It will set the stage for all you see during your visit. The carved Meeting House, which is where the cultural performances are held, is truly magnificent. As is what is billed as the world's largest ceremonial war canoe.
We especially enjoyed the tour with our guide, a Maori local who told us many of the guides working for the Waitangi Treaty Grounds have a very personal connection to the area as they are descendants of those to first signed the treaty. He really made the place come alive for us, even on a somewhat gloomy and cloudy day.
Be sure to leave yourself plenty of time to wander the paths of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds that wind through the rolling terrain in one of New Zealand's many beautiful regions. The grounds are part of the Waitangi National Trust Estate which include hiking trails too, including to Hararu Falls and other treats. If you are lucky, and the day is clear, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the Bay of Islands.
HITT Tip: Time your visit well. The Ultimate Combo works best if you plan your arrival and departure to match the schedule of tours. Guided tours depart hourly between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily all year, and you'll want to see the film first. A tour lasts approximately 50 minutes. The Cultural Performance lasts approximately 35 minutes and runs only two to four times a day, depending on the season. Treaty Grounds hours are also longer in the high season of January and February. Check the website for up-to-date information.
There were a great many unknowns leading into our 14-day Papua New Guinea adventure with Journeys International. Safety in Port Moresby was a concern as was hygiene, malaria, the quality of food and drink, and transport reliability. Although there were a few minor glitches, everything went to plan and it was easy to enjoy the friendly people in Papua New Guinea, a seldom-visited part of the world.
New Caledonia's Signal Island (Ilot Signal) sits within what Conservation International lists as the world's largest marine park. Within this park and nestled a mere 20 kilometers (just under 12.5 miles and 8 nautical miles) from New Caledonia's capital city of Noumea, Signal Island is a unique marine reserve that offers its visitors unprecedented snorkeling in close proximity to a diversity of coral and tropical fish as well as hiking among sea birds and flora that is not easily replicated anywhere else in the world.
Near the town of Paihia and located approximately 60 kilometers north of Whangarei in the Bay of Islands on the North Island of New Zealand is the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Any visit to New Zealand's northern reaches should include a trip to see this significant historical landmark and memorial site.
Settled in the tiny village of Matakana for nearly a week in New Zealand's early spring time, HI Travel Tales relaxed, walked, ran, explored, tasted wine – and took a day to visit the amazing Tāwharanui Regional Park. Hardly much more than a skip north of downtown Auckland at 85 kilometers (53 miles), this area east of Warkworth is worth much more than a slam-bang day trip. The Tāwharanui ("taff-raw-new-ee") Regional Park alone demands an entire day for hiking, picnicking and wildlife education.
Fiji's Garden of the Sleeping Giant: Orchids forever!
While we will admit to being fans of visiting botanical gardens anywhere in the world, Fiji's Garden of the Sleeping Giant is one that is truly special. Yes, really. Even non-flower lovers and non-botanical garden enthusiasts – and there was one among us – should put this on their Fiji list.
Visit Fiji's Koroyanitu National Heritage Park. There are so many wonderful places to see in Fiji. On the western side of Viti Levu, Lautoka may be the second largest city on Fiji's largest island, but don't just stay in town. To help plan a perfect adventure escape, scroll down through slides featuring some of our favorite moments during a visit we made to the village of Abaca and Koroyanitu National Heritage Park in Fiji.
There are six villages within Koroyanitu National Park that cooperate as part of an ecotourism project funded by The New Zealand Official Development Assistance Programme (NZODA) and Japan National Official Committee of the Pacific Economic Co-operation (JANPEC). The villagers maintain the landscape and tracks, and subsequently earn tourist dollars through overnights in the villages, guided walks, and selling souvenirs and official pamphlets describing the villages and park. So pay your admission happily since it supports the park and the people.
There are so many wonderful places to see in Fiji. And snorkeling in Fiji along the many coral reefs are but one. Click on any photo below to enlarge it. Scroll through each slide to enjoy and read the captions full of useful information to help guide your next "visit Fiji" exploration.
In the map below, pins mark the exact location of all the sites mentioned in our articles on New Zealand. Zoom in or out on the map using the controls. Switch easily from map to satellite view. Click on each pin to pull up a tooltip with the name and any additional information.
Heads up! This information on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds was accurate when we published it on HI Travel Tales, but, as we know, traveling is all about changes (and inflation, sadly). Please be sure to confirm prices, transportation schedules, hours of operation, safety and health considerations, request for perfect weather during your entire visit, and any other important details before your adventure.


RESPONSIBLE CARE® HELPS GROW A PROFITABLE, SUSTAINABLE CHEMICAL SECTOR The Chemical and Allied Industries' Association (CAIA), the overarching body that represents the chemical and related industries in South Africa, is custodian to a global voluntary initiative. 22 This initiative, Responsible Care®, envisages a profitable, sustainable chemical sector that contributes to the quality of life and the economy through innovation, production and allied industries without harm to people, property and the environment, says Deidré Penfold, Executive Director of CAIA. "This initiative brings a range of benefits to society while remaining open, honest, accountable and credible in all its dealings." The voluntary initiative is the global chemical industry's commitment to sustainability and has been an important part the South African chemical industry for 23 years since CAIA launched the Responsible Care® programme in South Africa in 1994. Through Responsible Care®, CAIA promotes the improvement of the safety, health and environmental performance of the chemical and allied industries in South Africa. CAIA members sign the Responsible Care® pledge that commits them to the guiding principles of this initiative and undergo regular self-assessments and third-party audits to ensure compliance. Penfold says the chemical industry is hard at work contributing towards South Africa meeting the UN's 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs), based on the implementation of eight management practice standards (MPSs). "Management commitment, the first of the Responsible Care® management practice standards is the key to achieving sustainability and the prevailing ethic that guides the health, safety and environmental performance of the global chemical industry," she says. "Over the past two decades, the Responsible Care® initiative has expanded its influence in South Africa. In the region of one hundred and fifty companies are signatories to the Responsible Care® initiative in South Africa, which shows that the initiative is more than a set of principles and declarations." CAIA considers management's commitment to sustainable development an overarching goal. It also assists in fulfilling the following SDGs: no poverty; zero hunger; good health and wellbeing; quality education; gender equality; decent work and economic growth; industry, innovation and infrastructure; reduced inequalities; peace, justice and strong institutions; and partnerships for the goals. "Through the sharing of information and a rigorous system of checklists, performance indicators and verification procedures, it enables the industry to demonstrate its improvements over the years and to develop policies for further improvement. Responsible Care® helps the chemical industry gain the trust of the public and to operate safely and sustainably – with due care for safety, health and the environment." Environment Committee To facilitate direct engagement with CAIA members as well as the provision of substantive and company-specific inputs towards advocacy initiatives in the environmental arena, an internal Environment Committee was inaugurated in January last year. "A need for such a committee was identified following the increasing volume of environmentally related policy and legislation that is being developed at the national level. An additional approach to the association's existing advocacy strategy was therefore considered to further enhance the value members receive from CAIA and to strengthen engagement with government," says Penfold. Penfold says the committee's aim is to provide a cooperative environment for the sharing of views and the development of advocacy strategies that meet its members' needs. The CAIA Environment Committee thus works towards: • encouraging the effective strategic review of policy and legislation so that there is an emphasis on its potential impacts; • mitigating the temporal and resource burden on companies from an advocacy perspective; • mitigating the pressures that increased environmental regulation places on the cost of doing business, and • facilitating continuous improvement by Responsible Care® signatories. Process Safety Forum CAIA's Process Safety Forum plays an extremely important role in the chemical industry, says Penfold. "Forum members meet quarterly in Johannesburg to share knowledge and information on improving process safety. The purpose of the forum is to provide an opportunity for member companies to assist one another by sharing best practices as well as concerns arising from incidents and pooling resources with specific benefits for smaller companies who don't necessarily have the resources and experience. "In particular, the forum aims to respond to interest expressed on process safety, promote the Responsible Care® initiative, to encourage compliance with process safety standards, identify processes and mechanisms to promote compliance with process safety standards, encourage the sharing of best practice between Responsible Care® signatories in line with the Responsible Care® guiding principles, and decide how to proceed in order to best achieve these aims", says Penfold. Transportation of dangerous goods The high risks associated with the transportation of dangerous goods on South Africa's roads, requires the strictest observation of safety, health and environmental practices, says Penfold. Signatory members with CAIA are assisted in the transportation and related sectors to improve their safety, health and environmental performance for the storage, distribution and transportation of dangerous goods. Through this, Responsible Care® is able to promote sustainable and safe road and rail transportation operations. Continuous efforts to improve safety during transportation and the associated handling of chemicals are part of the overall objective of both the chemical and transport industry, in accordance with the guiding principles of Responsible Care®. It achieves this objective by meeting legislative compliance, and by adopting cooperative and voluntary initiatives with government and other stakeholders. "CAIA encourages operators of heavy commercial vehicles and road transportation companies to introduce a meaningful approach that focuses on crucial safe operating management practices. This includes, but is not limited to, driver health and wellness programmes, effective transport route risk assessment, behavioural based safety for drivers, effective investigation of transport accidents/incidents and the appropriate use of the learnings from such incidents," explains Penfold.


This is not intended to be an accountant's or an attorney's viewpoint on the state of Presidio County's financial statements or practices. This is instead my own viewpoint and interpretation of what has occurred, where we are now, and where we could head from here.
The main purpose of even covering this material is to try to explain, in relatively simple terms, the issues our county government has had with regard to proper financial practices and oversight. The problems we have had are not at all new, and I am happy to say that there are many in the current elected and hired county positions who are working hard to modernize systems and remedy problems.
Presidio County is a poor county. Without oil and gas revenue and with a large land mass the county is constantly struggling to provide basic services to its citizens. Over the years the county has relied upon grant funding to close funding gaps in many areas, and particularly in law enforcement. Grant funding comes with major complex responsibilities in procedures, tracking of funds and resources and reporting. Many of the grants that Presidio County has relied upon require the county to first spend money on resources and then apply approved reimbursement of funds expended. One of the programs we have relied on in order to provide adequate law enforcement is the Operation Stonegarden grant, which reimburses the county for overtime expenditures (including fuel, equipment and man-hours) with regard to Border Security. In the last several years the county has been granted over $350,000 each year through this program. There have been problems with the grant administration of Stonegarden, as well as with some of the smaller grants the county has received. In 2014 the county began to pursue the Presidio International Bridge Expansion project assertively. The county received federal grant funding to complete the Presidential Permit process needed to complete the bridge project. There have been some problems with that accounting as well.
Last year a County Auditor was appointed by District Judge Roy Ferguson to straighten out county finances and internal accounting systems after the county's receiving an adverse audit for the year 2012. Myriad problems including but not limited to purchasing policies, asset tracking (none), grant administration, reconciliation of bank accounts, incomplete budgeting, off books bank accounts and invalid contracts were identified. Some painful progress was made during this time by both the auditor's efforts and the efforts of county officials. I am of the opinion that some of that progress has led to permanent improvements, but for the year 2014 it was already too late in coming. During the creation of the 2015 budget, the Auditor unexpectedly resigned; many people were happy. For me, I was greatly disappointed, for the health of the county and in him personally.
At this point I am going to pause and state that my explanation above is a major oversimplification of why every year the county gets an unfavorable audit. What I am trying to do here is give the reader a general idea of what the problems have been and how we can work to fix them.
As for 2015, we are now 3/4 of the way through the fiscal year. It's already time to begin to have budget meetings. The budget must be written and approved by Commissioners Court before September 30th. FY 2016 begins October 1st. I believe the 2015 audit will be much improved, but will contain some similar problems we have seen in the past, particularly with regard to grant administration. Recently, Commissioners Court has come under pressure internally from the new Treasurer and also the officers in the the Commissioners Court internal Office of Management and Budget to create and enforce proper policies in order to become legally compliant with the financial requirements of county government. I have also been vocal about all county departments complying with updated countywide policies that reflect proper procedure. I am asking the citizens of Presidio County to demand more from their elected officials. With more taxpayer accountability and a greater awareness that all county resources are the property of the citizens of the county itself, Presidio County government can easily do better and be something we can all be proud of.


Global Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Market Professional Survey Report 2018 is an in depth study analyzing the current state of the Global Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Market. It provides brief overview of the market focusing on definitions, market segmentation, end-use applications and industry chain analysis. In addition, report also provides upstream raw material analysis and downstream demand analysis along with the key development trends and sales channel analysis. Research study on Global Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Market also discusses the opportunity areas for investors.


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package com.maxinghua.application;

import android.content.ContentValues;
import android.content.Context;
import android.database.Cursor;
import android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDatabase;
import android.database.sqlite.SQLiteOpenHelper;

/**
 * Created by Ma on 2016/5/26.
 */

public class DBHandler extends SQLiteOpenHelper {

    private static final int DATABASE_VERSION = 3;
    private static final String DATABASE_NAME = "beacons.db";
    public static final String TABLE_NAME = "beaconDatabase";
    public static final String ID = "_id";
    public static final String UUID = "_uuid";
    public static final String MAJOR = "_major";
    public static final String MINOR = "_minor";
    public static final String DISTANCE = "_distance";
    public static final String RSSI = "_rssi";

    public DBHandler(Context context, String name, SQLiteDatabase.CursorFactory factory, int version) {
        super(context, DATABASE_NAME, factory, DATABASE_VERSION);
    }

    @Override
    public void onCreate(SQLiteDatabase db) {
        String query = "CREATE TABLE " + TABLE_NAME + "(" +
                ID + " INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT ," +
                UUID + " TEXT ," +
                MAJOR + " TEXT ," +
                MINOR + " TEXT ," +
                DISTANCE + " TEXT ," +
                RSSI + " TEXT" +
                ");";
        db.execSQL(query);
    }

    @Override
    public void onUpgrade(SQLiteDatabase db, int oldVersion, int newVersion) {
        db.execSQL("DROP TABLE IF EXIST " + TABLE_NAME);
        onCreate(db);
    }

    //Add a new record to database
    public void addRecord(String uuid, String major, String minor, double distance, int rssi){
        ContentValues values = new ContentValues();
        values.put(UUID, uuid);
        values.put(MAJOR, major);
        values.put(MINOR, minor);
        values.put(DISTANCE, distance);
        values.put(RSSI, rssi);

        SQLiteDatabase db = getWritableDatabase();
        db.insert(TABLE_NAME, null, values);
        db.close();
    }

    public boolean beaconExist(String uuid, String major, String minor) {
        SQLiteDatabase db = getWritableDatabase();
        String query = "SELECT * FROM " + TABLE_NAME + " WHERE _uuid = '" + uuid + "' AND _major = '" + major  + "' AND _minor = '" + minor +  "'";

        //Cursor point to a location in your result
        Cursor c = db.rawQuery(query, null);
        boolean exist = c.moveToFirst();
        //Check if the beacon already exist
        db.close();
        return exist;
    }

    //update new record to database
    public void updateRecord(String uuid, String major, String minor, double distance, int rssi){
        SQLiteDatabase db = getWritableDatabase();
        String query = "UPDATE " + TABLE_NAME+ " SET _distance = '" + distance + "' , _rssi = '" + rssi + "' WHERE _uuid = '" + uuid + "' AND _major = '" + major  + "' AND _minor = '" + minor +  "'";
        db.execSQL(query);
        db.close();
    }

    /*
    //Add new row to database
    public void addActivity(String activity){
        ContentValues values = new ContentValues();
        values.put(COLUMN_NAME, activity);
        SQLiteDatabase db = getWritableDatabase();
        db.insert(TABLE_ACTIVITY, null, values);
        db.close();
    }

    //Delete product from the database
    public void deleteActivity(String activity){
        SQLiteDatabase db = getWritableDatabase();
        db.execSQL("DELETE FROM " + TABLE_ACTIVITY + " WHERE " + COLUMN_NAME + "=\"" + activity + "\";");
    }
    */

    //Print out the database as a string
    public String databaseToString(){
        String dbString = "";
        SQLiteDatabase db =  getWritableDatabase();
        String query = "SELECT * FROM " + TABLE_NAME + " WHERE 1";

        //Cursor point to a location in your result
        Cursor c = db.rawQuery(query, null);
        //Move to first row in your result
        boolean exist = c.moveToFirst();

        //Position after the last row means the end of the results
        while (!c.isAfterLast() && exist) {
            if (c.getString(c.getColumnIndex("_uuid")) != null) {
                dbString += "UUID: " + c.getString(c.getColumnIndex("_uuid")) + "\n" +
                        " Major: " + c.getString(c.getColumnIndex("_major")) + "\n" +
                        " Minor: " + c.getString(c.getColumnIndex("_minor")) + "\n" +
                        " Distance: " + c.getString(c.getColumnIndex("_distance")) + "\n" +
                        " RSSI: " + c.getString(c.getColumnIndex("_rssi")) + "\n";
                dbString += "\n";
            }
            c.moveToNext();
        }
        db.close();
        return dbString;
    }
}


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Mark Bradford's Call for Unity at Shanghai's Long Museum
By Sherry Paik
16 August 2019 阅读中文版本
Artist Profile Mark Bradford View All Artworks on Ocula
Ocula Conversation Mark Bradford By Sam Gaskin, Shanghai Read More
Mark Bradford: Los Angeles at the Long Museum West Bund in Shanghai (27 July–13 October 2019) is the artist's largest solo exhibition to date in China. In this video for Ocula, Bradford and Diana Nawi, curator of the show, walk through selected works that convey the artist's concerns with global unity and social justice.
Mark BradfordView Bio, Artworks Exhibitions & News
Key artworks from Los Angeles include He would see the country burn if he could be the king of the ashes (2019), a large-scale installation consisting of spheres suspended from the ceiling. Each sphere denotes an earth, signifying the 'increasing isolation'—in the words of the artist—that is developing in different parts of the world. Through his planets of scorched land and black ocean, Bradford calls for solidarity among international communities to start taking better care of each other and the environment.
Mark Bradford, Mithra (2008). Mixed media. 726.4 x 1963.4 x 635 cm / 286 x 773 x 250 inches. Exhibition view: Mark Bradford, Los Angeles, Long Museum, Shanghai (27 July–13 October). Photo: Yang Xiaozhe.
The signature work in Los Angeles is Mithra (2008), a boat-shaped sculpture that was originally created for Prospect.1, an international contemporary art biennale that was held in New Orleans six months after Hurricane Katrina. Evoking Noah's Ark, the work was built from salvaged street paintings and wooden boards from construction sites in New Orleans after the hurricane to commemorate the victims and to communicate hope. This is the first time Mithra is being exhibited outside the United States in its entirety.
Los Angeles also has on view Bradford's incessant experimentation with the boundaries of painting, such as Float (2019). The installation, which was made specifically for this exhibition, is composed of 12-metre-long deconstructed painting strips that cascade down from the ceiling to the floor.
Mark Bradford, Float (2019). Mixed media on canvas. 1041.4 x 533.4 x 533.4 cm / 410 x 210 x 210 inches. Exhibition view: Mark Bradford, Los Angeles, Long Museum, Shanghai (27 July–13 October). Photo: Yang Xiaozhe.
As Nawi notes in the video, most of Bradford's paintings depart from traditional painting methods in that they are constructed through collage. He used to help at his mother's beauty shop in Los Angeles, later working there as a professional stylist, and he utilised hairdresser's end papers in his abstract collages in the early 2000s. Many of the artist's later paintings employ a process that he has likened to archaeological digging; the process involves layering magazines, newsprints, photographs, torn billboards, and other found materials, and sealing them with clear shellac, then working the surface back to excavate colours and images that are buried underneath.
Social context has long been a driving force in Bradford's paintings. Using his work to explore systemised racism and the marginalisation of minorities in the United States, in a 2015 conversation with Ocula Magazine the artist commented that 'I have never believed that abstract painting can exist independent of its social context or history.' He is also the co-founder of Art + Practice, a non-profit organisation in Los Angeles that seeks to encourage creativity in youth under foster care and hosts curated exhibitions of contemporary art for the community.—[O]
Artist Profile Mark Bradford
Mark Bradford is a world-renowned abstract artist based in Los Angeles. He earned his BFA in 1995 when he was in his 30s, and graduated with an MFA from the California Institute of the Arts two years later. Bradford's art practice is inextricably
View All Artworks on Ocula
Institution Long Museum West Bund
Founded by Chinese couple collectors, Mr. Liu Yiqian and his wife, Ms. Wang Wei, the Long Museum owns two huge places for exhibition and related functions: Long Museum Pudong and Long Museum West Bund. Located respectively in Pudong New Area and
View Institution
Ocula Conversation Mark Bradford By Sam Gaskin, Shanghai
The social context in which I make my work—-including the story of the materials, which are not scavenged or found—-is all part of a larger picture, which fundamentally drives my practice.
Art City Shanghai
Mainland China's most glamorous city lagged well behind Beijing during China's contemporary art boom in the 1990s and 2000s. Over the past decade, however, Shanghai has taken the lead, thanks in large part to the arrival of world-class museums from
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Bernard Shaw said a famous quote, The body is always in the end. In addition to thinking, there is no beautiful and interesting things to stay, because thought is life.For the average person,I hope everybody can also understand this sentence well.
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Henry David Thoreau said a famous quote, The failures and reverses which await men - and one after another sadden the brow of youth - add a dignity to the prospect of human life, which no Arcadian success would do.As we all know, as long as it is meaningful, it must be carefully considered.This inspired me how to develop next.
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News > Private Equity > Deals
SunFunder and others back SunCulture with $11m
Anna Lyudvig
Feb. 26, 2021, 11:13 a.m.
SunFunder through its Solar Energy Transformation Fund, has acted as a lead arranger in a $11m syndicated debt facility to SunCulture, a solar irrigation company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
SunFunder arranged as well as invested in the facility, leading a group of lenders comprising Triodos Investment Management, Nordic Development Fund, AlphaMundi and the AfDB's Off-Grid Energy Access Fund managed by Lion's Head Global Partners.
"We are delighted to have led this syndicate of proactive lenders who worked well together for a common goal: to help SunCulture reach many more farmers," said Jemimah Kwakye-Fosu, Investment Officer, who led the transaction for SunFunder.
"It shows how working capital can be combined with end user financing, which is essential for making productive use technologies affordable."
The syndicated debt facility is ground-breaking for the 'productive use' solar sector due to its size and its innovative combination of working capital and end-user financing.
This will enable SunCulture to scale up renewable energy installations at smallholder farms and households, which will mitigate over 20,000 tonnes of CO2 annually as farmers replace diesel pumps with solar ones whilst facilitating income growth and job opportunities in rural communities.
SunCulture offers productive off-grid solar use for smallholder farmers. Its flagship products are high-quality yet affordable solar irrigation pumps that can pump water from as deep as 100 meters to use for crop irrigation and livestock rearing, as well as domestic uses.
Through SunCulture's Pay-As-You-Grow facility, it becomes easier for farmers to purchase SunCulture's products through an innovative leasing scheme.
A recent report by Dalberg shows that irrigation systems and solar-powered water pumps can increase farmers' production between two and four times, and their income between two and six times.
"The past year was devastating for the millions of smallholder farmers in Kenya; 87% are in a worse financial position due to the pandemic. 81% of SunCulture farmers, however, were able to increase their revenue from farming in 2020. Solar irrigation helps create food security and sovereignty, and it also helps lift people out of poverty," said Samir Ibrahim, CEO at SunCulture.
SunFunder is passionate about tailoring the right financing structures to help innovative companies grow and secure additional capital from like-minded investors, according to Surabhi Mathur Visser, Head of Investments at SunFunder.
"New approaches in new sectors like this require proactive partnerships, including with Power Africa on some of the additional transaction costs of pioneering new financing structures," he said.
"This is a pioneering transaction that demonstrates how productive use technologies like solar irrigation can be scaled up. SunFunder arranged this facility with a similar-minded group of lenders to support an innovative product and business model. We look forward to seeing SunCulture grow in Kenya and new markets," he added.


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from email.MIMEMultipart import MIMEMultipart
from email.MIMEText import MIMEText
from email.MIMEImage import MIMEImage
import requests
from smtplib import SMTP

import alerters
import settings

"""
Create any alerter you want here. The function will be invoked from trigger_alert.
Two arguments will be passed, both of them tuples: alert and metric.

alert: the tuple specified in your settings:
    alert[0]: The matched substring of the anomalous metric
    alert[1]: the name of the strategy being used to alert
    alert[2]: The timeout of the alert that was triggered
metric: information about the anomaly itself
    metric[0]: the anomalous value
    metric[1]: The full name of the anomalous metric
"""

def alert_smtp(alert, metric):

    # For backwards compatibility
    if '@' in alert[1]:
        sender = settings.ALERT_SENDER
        recipient = alert[1]
    else:
        sender = settings.SMTP_OPTS['sender']
        recipients = settings.SMTP_OPTS['recipients'][alert[0]]

    # Backwards compatibility
    if type(recipients) is str:
        recipients = [recipients]

    for recipient in recipients:
        msg = MIMEMultipart('alternative')
        msg['Subject'] = '[skyline alert] ' + metric[1]
        msg['From'] = sender
        msg['To'] = recipient
        link = settings.GRAPH_URL % (metric[1])
        body = 'Anomalous value: %s
 Next alert in: %s seconds ' % (metric[0], alert[2], link, link)
        msg.attach(MIMEText(body, 'html'))
        s = SMTP('127.0.0.1')
        s.sendmail(sender, recipient, msg.as_string())
        s.quit()

def alert_webhook(alert, metric):
    url = settings.WEBHOOK_OPTS.get('url')
    if url:
        requests.post(
            url,
            data={
                'metric': metric[1],
                'value': metric[0],
                'graph': settings.GRAPH_URL.format(metric[1]),
            },
        )

def trigger_alert(alert, metric):

    if '@' in alert[1]:
        strategy = 'alert_smtp'
    else:
        strategy = 'alert_' + alert[1]

    getattr(alerters, strategy)(alert, metric)


You inspire me to return to poetry writing!
Thanks Kathy, but you are so great at your own writing! We all have different paths and yours leads right into Huffington Post. No small feat. Maybe I will make it one day there…lol.


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