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Sardines in Olive Oil 90 g
A typically Portuguese product, the Cocagne canned sardines in olive oil combine two essential elements of the Mediterranean diet: sardine, which is indispensable for obtaining proteins, and olive oil, a preferred source of fat. This double source of nutritional benefits converts this preserve into an excellent alternative to fresh fish.
Sardines in Olive Oil 125 g
A typically Portuguese product, the Cocagne canned sardines in olive oil combine two essential elements of the Mediterranean diet: sardine, which is indispensable for obtaining proteins, and olive oil, a preferred source of fat. This double source of nutritional benefits converts this preserve into an excellent alternative to fresh fish.
Wild Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil BIO
With all the health benefits conserved in their most natural form, the wild sardines benefit in taste and quality from the Extra Virgin olive oil in which they are immersed, providing the foremost fat of the Mediterranean diet in its purest and most delicate form, having been harvested from biological agriculture.
Smoked sardines in olive oil
Presented in olive oil, the preferred source of fat of the Mediterranean diet, considered as the healthiest, this preserve confers on the sardine colours and textures, aromas and flavours of a smoked product with character.
Skinless and boneless sardines in olive oil
All the flavour of traditional Portuguese sardines, but without skin or bones. One of the Cocagne specialties, ideal for children and adults by the simple way it combines the practical and the healthy. It is a ready to eat delicacy, with all the nutritional benefits of sardines and olive oil, in a more appealing and easy to prepare presentation.
Sardines in Light Brine
The Cocagne Sardines in Light Brine, made with just water and salt, are the ideal choice for anyone who wants to keep fit and control their cholesterol levels. Sardine is the fish of reference of the Mediterranean diet and is advised by nutritionists worldwide due mainly to its high content of Omega 3, a polyunsaturated fatty acid that protects the heart and helps reduce the risk of heart attack, controlling the levels of cholesterol present in the blood.
Boneless Skinless Sardine Fillets with Lemon
Forget the drama of the bones and the skin with this sardine preserve, which makes things easier for mothers who want the little ones to start benefiting from all the nutrients of one of the healthiest fish of the Mediterranean diet. Their immersion in lemon juice affords them a refreshing flavour, enticing for both grown-ups and kids.
Mackerel fillets in olive oil
Ready to be eaten, this Cocagne delicacy is made to preserve all the flavour of a well-seasoned fish and with several nutritional benefits: mackerel is rich in omega-3 and vitamins B and B12, while olive oil is regarded as a preferred fat in the Mediterranean diet.
Provence Tuna
This is one of those preserves that makes us travel in time. It is a different gourmet offer, exquisite and healthy. Since tuna is rich in omega-3 and is an important source of vitamins and minerals, such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium and B-complex vitamins, besides being a source of low-fat protein, it is important for bone health and for the immune and neurological systems. And all with Provence style seasoning and the use of many vegetables.
Tuna in Olive Oil
The Cocagne Tuna in Olive Oil combines the benefits of tuna with those of olive oil, making a good alternative to fresh fish in the so-called Mediterranean diet – considered now one of the vectors of healthy life and increased life expectancy, providing a balanced diet and presenting numerous benefits in terms of cardiovascular health and the prevention of various cancers. Simple and very interesting from a nutritional point of view, it is enjoyed by all ages.
Wild Tuna Fillets in Extra Virgin Olive Oil BIO
This product contains premium tuna with its firm and dense body and fleshy texture, typical of wild fish. The addition of extra virgin olive oil, deriving from biological agriculture, guarantees not only the quality of an unparalleled product, with no chemical additives, but also the elegance and harmony that only healthy oil can provide.
Box of 6 units Cocagne
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- 2 Skinless and boneless sardines in olive oil
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Whether at practice or a gymnastics competition, you can find Linda Higgins on the sidelines, coaching her 8-year-old daughter Layla, who has been a gymnast since she was 4.
"We have regional competitions coming up, so she's getting ready for that," Higgins said.
But lately, Higgins, like many parents with children in gymnastics, has been keeping an even closer watch.
"As a mom, you just want to protect your kids," she said.
Beth Morphis, director and co-owner of Salem Gymnastics & Swim, says the gymnastics community has been rocked since news broke about former Team USA Dr. Larry Nassar sexually abusing dozens of young girls for years.
"We were disgusted, of course, horrified," Morphis said. "It was the pink elephant in the room. People were thinking about it. They were tiptoeing around it. And I just felt like the best thing to do was just talk about it."
She sent a letter to students, parents and staff with all the steps the gym takes to keep kids safe.
"We background screen all of our employees," Morphis said. "We have certain doors that have to stay locked and unlocked."
The gym also has another big rule.
"Adults are never to be one on one with a child in this building," Morphis said.
Higgins, whose daughter practices at the gym twice a week, says the scandal has forced her to start some tough conversations.
"We had to have the talk about inappropriate touching," the mother said. "What that looks like. What that may feel like."
"Unfortunately, you have to have these conversations younger and younger," she said.


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"The government you elect is the government you deserve." Thomas Jefferson "Take a sad song and make it better." The Beatles ~~~~~~~ Time to BOOT DEGROOT! (added) Together - ABMP readers and contributors worked to make the Village more accountable and more transparent. It wasn't easy and it wasn't always fun, but we made things better. In no particular order: 1. LIVE VIDEO OF VILLAGE MEETINGS: The Village now broadcasts live Village meetings and Foxconn informational sessions - because we did it first. Oh sure, they say they were going to do it - just like we all say we're going to the gym this week. Videos of Village meetings mean that more people can participate. Folks at home don't have get out to village hall to see what's happening, you can watch from home...or watch later. Preferably with cocktails. We credit the Village for doing a good job in setting up the recording - certainly better than Kelly did with her iphone - now if we can just get the audio and video synced up correctly. 2. MAKING EXECUTIVE PACKETS PUBLIC: For years, residents were strangely prohibited from seeing and reading the executive packets of information given to Trustees before meetings - even though it is public information. ABMP filed an open records request for all Village executive packets - as a result the Village now posts them before Village meetings. Residents can now see the same information trustees see at meetings. Go to the Village website and click on Agendas and Minutes, then go down to Village Board Packets. 3. APPROVAL AND PUBLISHING OF MEETING MINUTES: Meeting minutes are the official record of actions taken by the Village. The approval and publishing of minutes as soon as reasonably possible is required by law. The purpose is for residents to be appropriately apprised of actions taken on their behalf. Over the last two years, minutes weren't approved for weeks, even months after votes were taken. It wasn't just bad government - it was lazy, disrespectful government. ABMP made an issue of it in meetings, posts and in a letter to the Journal Times. These actions got attention and action. For much of the last year, minutes have been approved regularly. Guess it wasn't so hard after all. 4. FOXCONN STORM WATER FAILURE: In late summer, residents began remarking on flood water runoff problems at the Foxconn construction site. Even a casual observer could see that barriers to protect from silt runoff into the Pike River were ridiculously lame. Sure enough, after a few days of heavy rain, mud and silt began pouring into Lamparek Creek leading directly to the Pike River watershed. ABMP videotaped the flooding and filed a complaint with the DNR. The DNR said Foxconn contractors had failed to do their job and the Village failed to provide the oversight residents were promised. The episode didn't cost Foxconn much money - but it was embarrassing. In the end, they did a good job correcting their mistake and hopefully it won't happen again - thanks to sharp-eyed readers who alerted us. 5. FOXCONN TRANSPARENCY: Early on in the Foxconn process, the Village Project team didn't seem to think breaking down the bills for various contractors was very important. Hundreds of thousands of dollars listed as "Foxconn Bills" was supposed to be good enough for you. ABMP filed an open records request asking for the bills and published them right here so residents could see where their money was going. As a direct result, the Village started including more detailed information in the Village Board meetings and on the agendas when it came time to approve invoices and make purchases. 6. FREEDOM OF SPEECH: The Village has always had a very odd relationship with residents speaking their mind. No example was ever more stunning than when the Village CDA tried to keep residents from speaking on items listed on the agenda during public comments last spring - not once, but twice. ABMP filed a complaint with the Attorney General's office who came back and gave the Village a clear message they were treading in some funky water that wasn't likely to hold up in court. So what did our Village leaders do? Apologize? No, they doubled down and tried to get the Attorney General to change their written guidance. The Attorney General said "nyet." That's your Village, fighting hard (and paying lawyers) to keep you from speaking. It didn't work and we will make sure they never do it again. 7. FOXCONN PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS: ABMP held the first Foxconn public town hall meeting last June - after residents were promised meetings would be scheduled and never were. Close to eighty people showed up and many more watched live on Facebook. Coincidentally, Village Project Manager Claude Lois announced the Village's first town hall at our town hall...yup, totally going to the gym this week. The Village has continued to hold meetings each month - that's a good thing. 8. FOLLOWING THE MONEY: Our readers and contributors are tireless researchers with handy calculators. ABMP has brought residents real, useful information about Village spending. Whether it's the more than 100% over-budget EMS palace or the insane rise in costs for the Village Assessor - our readers get the information they deserve to know. It's your money - and while the majority of the Village Board is still on a spending bender, we're going to keep bringing you the facts. 9. THE PEOPLE'S VOICE: Over the last year, ABMP has gone from being a small town Facebook page to being a legitimate counterpoint to the public relations firm hired by the Village to dispatch talking points and write press releases for Dave DeGroot. We've been featured not just in Wisconsin print press, radio and TV, but in the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, New Yorker, the Guardian, the Verge, and of course the Reply All podcast. Outside the Wisconn Valley "cone of silence," there is fact-based criticism by respected financial experts and investigative journalists that the Foxconn deal was too rushed, too generous, and Mt. Pleasant was too damn eager to even bother asking questions. You aren't going to read those views in the Journal Times - not as long as Publisher Mark Lewis sits on the RAMAC Board. You will read them here. Why? Because we hate Foxconn? No. Because you deserve better than to be spoon-fed rainbows, pixie dust and "faith-based economics." Foxconn has real life implications for our residents. For some it may be great, but for those who have sacrificed, or been treated unfairly, they deserve a voice too. 10. APPLYING PRESSURE: We didn't get everything we were promised. We didn't get annual reports for Police and Fire which were promised. Since they make up more than 70% of Village spending you deserve some data and some responsible planning. We aren't giving up on that. If we have to file open records requests for the information and give you the reports ourselves - we will. We've already started compiling information. ~~~~~~ A government who doesn't fear its own people, is a government who takes them for granted. Village officials read this page everyday. Good. We're going to keep doing us. Thank you for reading. Thank you for contributing. Have a great holiday and we will see you next year! A Special Thanks to Kelli for continuing to hold MTP Government accountable! *SHINE ON*
Monday, December 24, 2018
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My grandfather was born on March 17, 1920. With those close to me who have passed away, it seems that a day always emerges where they are on my mind the most and where my family celebrates them. My Aunt Jo, for example, who was so full of love, died on Valentine's Day, which is so fitting because of the kind of woman she was, so we celebrate her on that day.
For my grandfather, this day is his birthday, St. Patrick's Day. Though his ancestry is German, a little Scotch and a little English, and it was his wife (my grandmother) who was Irish, he one day became convinced he was Irish and lived the lifestyle more fully than I've ever seen. A friend of his visited Ireland, and on a walk through a cemetery found a number of headstones with the name "Bury," his last name, on them. After hearing this and seeing the pictures, my grandfather became the most patriotic Irishmen you've ever met. He read countless books by Irish authors and about Irish history, drank Tullamore Dew and even visited Ireland on a two-week trip, despite needing his cane and his declining health.
My grandfather was the sweetest man I've ever met, and I miss him every day, but especially today.


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SANFORD, Fla. (AP) -- After a year and a half of living as a hermit, George Zimmerman emerged from a Florida courthouse a free man, cleared of all charges in the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
His brother said the former neighborhood watch volunteer was still processing the reality that he wouldn't serve prison time for the killing, which Zimmerman, 29, has maintained was an act of self-defense. A jury found him not guilty of second-degree murder late Saturday night and declined to convict him on a lesser charge of manslaughter.
However, with many critics angry over his acquittal, his freedom may be limited.
"He's going to be looking over his shoulder the rest of his life," Robert Zimmerman Jr. said during an interview on CNN.
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Dar Zamaria
Aleppo, Syria
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Dar Zamaria in Aleppo, SyriaBuilt in the 18th century to house a wealthy family, Dar Zamaria remains true to a once-glamorous way of Syrian life. To reach my room, I walked a short distance through an ancient limestone alley in Jedaideh, Aleppo's historic Christian district. A morning buffet featured ful, a lemon juice–infused fava bean stew from Abu Abdu, a neighboring shop that prepares the best version of the dish in town. After the meal, I emerged from the lobby to find myself in the thick of Aleppo's street life. I paused to watch a baker drying pitas on a fence. —Milena Damjanov
Dar Zamaria, 963/(0) 21-363-6100, from $105.


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MANCHESTER, England — Jose Mourinho described Paul Pogba as "the Eiffel Tower" during his second spell at Chelsea but at Manchester United it has, at times, felt like the Portuguese coach has been determined to tear him down.
It has not always been the case. Mourinho described the Frenchman as "phenomenal" after his two goals helped United fight back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 against Manchester City at the Etihad in April.
During the World Cup, the United manager said Pogba had been "very good" in his "mature" performance against Belgium in the semifinal. There are plenty of other examples.
But there are also enough examples of Mourinho singling out Pogba for criticism.
Sources have claim the 25-year-old has felt particularly victimised since he lifted the World Cup, with Mourinho suggesting more than once during the tour of the U.S. that Pogba's form improved in Russia because he was free from distractions and able to focus on football.
Pogba, according to sources, would consider a move away from Old Trafford if he was given the choice. Some reports have gone further and suggested he is actively looking to engineer a transfer to either Barcelona or Juventus with the help of agent Mino Raiola.
Sources reports that Pogba is upset at claims he is just looking for a pay rise while United are insistent they will not entertain offers. Raiola, for his part, has refused to deny his client wants out.
Raiola and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward have a good relationship. Woodward made it his business to formally meet the self-styled super agent when he took over from David Gill in 2013. Deals involving the pair — Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are two others — have been described as "complicated" but only because Raiola and his team of lawyers are particularly diligent and want to get the best deal for their player.
The process of re-signing Pogba in 2016 took two months with Woodward and Raiola spending hours and hours in meetings discussing everything from the playing contract to image rights.
Privately, Woodward admitted afterwards his experience as a tax advisor in the 1990s had helped understand the intricacies of Raiola's demands and get the deal over the line in the face of strong competition from Real Madrid.
It is from spending so much time with Raiola, particularly during the summer of 2016 when Pogba, Ibrahimovic and Mkhitaryan all arrived at Old Trafford, that Woodward understands how protective he is of his clients.
Woodward is a fan of Pogba — bringing his back to the club had been an ambition since he took the job — and is likely to understand his position.
However, sources insist the board have no intention of selling a player who they can keep under contract until 2022 after working so hard to re-sign him just two years ago.
If Woodward holds his ground until the end of the European transfer window, the issue then will be how Mourinho brings him back.
There is no indication at this stage that the midfielder is ready to force a move. Sources have told ESPN FC he took part in the international rights holders media day at Carrington on Tuesday and, providing he can prove his fitness, will be in the squad to face Leicester at Old Trafford on Friday night, probably on the bench.
Mourinho, though, is unlikely to change his long-held belief that Pogba should be doing more. Sources have told ESPN FC he has grown annoyed at suggestions that it is his system, rather than Pogba, that is the problem.
Paul Pogba was benched by Jose Mourinho during the 2017-18 season. OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images
Sources say that members of Pogba's entourage, including family members, have petitioned Mourinho to play him in a role more similar to the one he liked so much at Juventus. Mourinho's reply has usually been that he just wants United's record signing to play better. Mourinho believes Pogba has all the attributes to do everything — attack, defend, pass, assist and score — and should do it more often. Watching an opposition midfielder run behind an unaware Pogba and into space causes Mourinho particular angst. He has told his No.6 repeatedly that he needs to be better at "sensing danger" if he is going to play in a midfield three.
For every performance like City away or against Belgium in the World Cup, there are others like Tottenham at Wembley in the league or Newcastle at St James' Park — on both occasions United were dreadful, lost, and Pogba was hooked early in the second half.
There is a suggestion, also, that part of the problem is a clash of personalities. Sources claims that Mourinho understood what drove his key group of players at Chelsea between 2004 and 2007 — Petr Cech, John Terry, Ashley Cole, Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba — but, at 55, does not find it as easy to relate to Pogba and the rest of his dressing room clique, including Jesse Lingard, Romelu Lukaku, Marcus Rashford and Eric Bailly.
While praising Scott McTominay in February, Mourinho said he liked 21-year-old because he has "a normal haircut, no tattoos, no big cars, no big watches" and is a "humble kid". It was widely seen as a dig at Pogba who is the polar opposite of his teammate off the pitch.
It was pointed that during the summer — in part of the criticism that has so upset Pogba — Mourinho was keen to stress that fewer outside influences, no commercial commitments or hangers on, had led to better performances.
Mourinho is well aware of Pogba's talent. But he has also stressed, publicly and privately, that he will not pick him just because of his £89.3 million transfer fee. Leaving him out in favour of the inexperienced McTominay for the crucial Champions League trip to Sevilla last season is proof of that.
If Woodward sticks to his guns — he insists he will — then Mourinho and Pogba will be stuck with each other for another season, if not longer.
Mourinho will continue to ask for more until he gets it. Pogba will continue to court a move to Barcelona until he feels valued.
Meeting somewhere in the middle, at least in the short-term, would seem to suit everyone. Especially United.


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(Nuwakot), June 27.Trishuli. A total of 288 families in constituency no.3 of Nuwakot are at risk of landslide due to the impact of the April 25 earthquake.
The district-level task force including geologists and engineers carried out a field study of the area covering one municipality and 18 VDCs and recommended to the district natural calamity committee for translocation of the settlements, according to chief of the district soil conservation office in Nuwakot Shyam Sundar Shrestha.
A report by the team points out that the Nepal telecom tower, irrigation canal and arable land in ward nos-7 and 9 of Fikuri VDC are at risk of being hit by landslides from above the hills.
As the rainy season has already started, the government should immediately resettle the households at risk, Shrestha said.
Similar field study in constituencies nos 1 and 2 of the district will also be carried out soon on the basis of the application received for the same from the locals, said assistant CDO Khagendra Ghimire.


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In its 11th year, ATTD is an International conference bringing together clinicians, such as diabetologists, endocrinologists as well as pediatricans and family medicine practitioners, scientists, engineers, start-ups, investors, medical corporations, regulators and payers from all over the world to discuss topics such as: glucose sensors, closed-loop systems, artificial pancreas, new insulin analogues, delivery systems and much more.
Dexcom is looking forward to participating in ATTD 2018 and our presence includes a Dexcom booth #16, a CGM school, a symposium and a practical workshop. We look forward to welcoming both US and International attendees at this year's show. Please see below more details on our exciting clinical programs:
12:00 - Lunch
13:00 - Welcome and Introductions
13:30 - Review of Recent CGM Outcome Studies
14:00 - Adult and Pediatric Breakout - Using CGM in Clinical Practice
15:30 - Break
16:00 - Dexcom Future Technology and Discussion
16:30 - Introduction to Dexcom Data and Clarity Software
16:50 - Closing and Adjourn
Space is limited. Register to attend at: https://www.dexcom.com/cgmschool
Professor Nick Oliver BSc, MBBS, FRCP
Imperial College London; UK
IHART CGM: The Differences Between CGM and FGM in Hypoglycemia Reduction and Improved Glycemic Control with Type 1 High Risk Patients
Jake Leach, Sr. Vice President Research and Development
Dexcom, Inc. San Diego, CA; USA
Dexcom's New Platform of CGM Technology: Review of Dexcom G6 and Future Technology
Professor Boris Kovatchev, PhD
University of Virginia, School of Medicine; Charlottesville, Virginia; USA
Dexcom CGM and Progress Toward a Full-Closed Loop System: Updates with
Automated Insulin Delivery Study Outcomes and Decision Support Algorithms
Register to attend at: https://www.dexcom.com/attd
Annika Jimenez, Sr. Vice President Data
Dexcom, Inc. San Diego, CA; USA
Introduction to Dexcom's Data Philosophy and Portfolio
Gary Cohen, Senior Director Portland Software Center of Excellence
Dexcom, Inc. San Diego, CA; USA
Dexcom Clarity and Clarity Mobile – Leading with Retrospective Glucose Pattern Analysis and Insights
Keri J. Leone, MS, RD, CDE, Sr. Director, Global Professional Education
Dexcom, Inc. San Diego, CA; USA
Case Studies and Practical Application of Dexcom Clarity and Clarity Mobile
Register to attend at: https://www.dexcom.com/attd-data
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Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM) announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Dexcom G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)...
Join Dexcom at the upcoming AADE conference from August 9-12, 2019, in Houston, TX. Attendees are invited to attend a special Dexcom product theater and participate in the Dexcom DANA Technology Workshop (details for both...
The ATDC conference will be held on July 11-14, 2019 in Keystone, CO. This event will focus on using new technologies to overcome challenges in day-to-day management of diabetes. Clinical studies and the benefits of Dexcom...


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Nicole v. Alvensleben
Stitch by Stitch – Step by Step
Social Impact Lab
KfW Stiftung
We are creating a bespoke tailoring workshop that works together with refugee women, who are trained seamstresses. These women bring traditional and very valuable techniques with them. In the combination of modern design with these unique techniques we see a chance of true integration while learning from each other and working together. Building the case and setting up a prototype is the first step. We want than replicate this model across Germany through training materials and workshops.
Frankfurt and Germany
We are enabling refugee women to become quickly (after 3 months) a viable part of society through their craftsmanship, while integrating them into bespoke tailoring workshops. Linguistic barriers are overcome quickly, because the art of sewing is a global language. By providing a trusted space for women, where they can meet German designers and other refugees, we are aiming to create true integration. Further building a platform to foster friendships and working relationships among females.
We are aiming to establish and replicate a prototype for true collaboration and integration. Building longterm relationships between designers and refugees. On a personal level - the integrated refugee has learned to speak german in a work and training setting, their self-confidence has raised by creating and designing their own products. On a macro level refugees will be recognized as a valuable contribution to our society - perception has changed. Achieving this by implementing many workshops.
Feb-now: we work officially already with 2 refugee women (seamstresses) and are sheltered by another NGO tailoring workshop. By 6/2016: finding and renting our own and bigger workshop space, purchasing industrial sewing machines and equipment; working together; using social media, press and TV to talk about the skills of refugees and the collaboration between the designers. By 8/2016: offering our first educational and training events for seamstresses and designers, fostering exchange among all. 12/2016: working with a staff of 10-25. Creating the first products to get offered at a real marketplace. Having build the case and be ready to roll it out to the first cities. By 3/2017 project at other cities implemented and having created our own training material (e.g. books, videos, etc)
In the center of our project are refugee women, who are skilled and prospective seamstresses. We will provide a working and collaboration set up with german, female designers and see here a true chance of integration, while meeting and learning from the culture and craftsmanship of each other. Furthermore we want to function as a role model through our own independence as working women, and by empowering them in building and securing their livelihood here in Germany.
Combining craftsmanship and modern design: Made in Germany - inspired by (e.g.)Syria. Not only are we bringing the production of fashion and design items (e.g. clothes, bags) back to Germany, we are also aiming to utilize the skills, techniques (traditional stitching methods) and designs from professional seamstress, who fled from their home countries to Germany. We are fostering a collaboration between seamstress and designers on a level playing field, and replicate this model to other places.
Funding requested from Advocate Europe
Total budget
rent & office expenses approx. 12000 EUR, tailoring workshop equipment 18.000 EUR, public relations and promotional materials 3000 EUR, training and workshop events approx. 8000 EUR, creating educational material (e.g. book, video and tutorial in arabic/english/german approx. 9000 EUR (incl. translation, printing, etc.)
We are very interested in an exchange with other initiatives, which we have been not yet come across and like to learn about innovative concepts around Europe correlating to our idea - following the networking motto 'the more the merrier."


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3 Lessons on How to Survive Minnesota Winters
Good news everyone, February is almost over! Bad news though, we're in Minnesota.
Though our February's seem to last through April, we're keeping our chin up. And we think you should too! Here's a list of lessons to learn that will make your Minnesota winters more bearable.
Lesson One: Emergency Car Kit
The weather outside is frightful and while winter tires are so delightful, since you don't have four-wheel-drive, you'll slip-and-slide, slip-and-slide, slip-and-slide…
Yes, lesson one is to make sure that your car is full with emergency must-haves in below zero weather. Consider the following if you find yourself with a dead battery:
- Snacks
- Blankets
- Ice Scraper
- Hand Warmers
- Gloves
- Shovel
- Extra Washer Fluid
- Jumper Cables
- Flashlight
- Phone Charger
Lesson Two: Learn How to Get Yourself Out of a Snow Bank
This might be the most beneficial thing to know when it comes to living in Minnesota. Of course common sense usually kicks in in times of crisis, but there might be few things you didn't know about the spiteful snowbank.
1- Get rid of the snow blocking your car
This is when you pull out the handy-dandy shovel you so promptly placed in your trunk. Make sure that any snow blocking your car from emerging on a clear path is removed as well as snow clogged underneath.
2- Make sure no important parts of your car are blocked/clogged with snow.
This includes your windshield, exhaust pipes, and headlights.
3- Find something to put around the tires for traction.
Salt, sand, or even kitty litter will do the trick!
4- Put your car in the lowest possible gear and make sure 4-wheel drive is turned on it your vehicle has that option.
(Rule of thumb: the lower the gear, the more traction you get)
5- Rock Your Vehicle
It might sound odd, but it really works. Get in the car and begin rocking forward and backward. As you do so, the momentum will increase.
Lesson Three: Keep Your Tank On Full
How many times have you heard that you should keep your gas tank at least on half-full during the winter so your gasoline won't freeze? Our guess is that you've heard it a lot, and there's good reason.
While gasoline doesn't actually freeze, a close-to-empty gas tank is susceptible to condensation. The condensation can form inside the tank and then re-freeze in your fuel lines, which will prevent your car from starting.
Not only that, but the less gas you have in your tank, the lighter your car is. And no one wants a light car in the winter.


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The Four D's of the Christian Life:
- Get your finances in order in three easy steps.
- Have an extra sexy super duper sex life in three easy steps (with Bible verses).
- Go to small group Bible study every week.
If you do these four things (Just remember: the four Ds!) you'll be a mega member of a mega church mega family.


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… the FedEx package arrives Monday morning . Let´s go to the Mercedes Service at Beaverton and have that plugged in and hit the road. The guys back in Germany said it´s easy.
Joe at MB is a great mechanic . He plugs the control unit in and does as was described. BUT .. surprise-surprise , the car would not start as it should. Basically int behaves like before. WHAT ???
Ím about to go crazy … better call the specialists in Germany, not easy with a time difference of +/- 9 hours . My friends back there are really helpful though and I keep talking to the Mercedes engineer and Joe back an forth. After having programmed all 6 injectors to the new control unit there is some but not significant progress. There must be something else !
The computer shows there is no pressure while cranking – so that's the problem. The problems seems to be within the rail system. So the car must stay behind with Joe while I go back to my relatives and not on the road .
Next morning Joe obviously has the solution: there has been a contamination with regular gasoline instead of Diesel … WHAT ??? How should that have happened ?
It seems a common problem in Oregon as you are not allowed to pump gas yourself but have some guys at the station do it. Although, if they can read .. it says DIESEL in big letters right at the tank cap. On the other hand here the cap would be green a well as the nozzle – so for those who cannot read ! I do not have a green cap … I don't know ! As far as i can recall and reconstruct there was no problem with that. As far as the Dylan from MB says it also happens that the gas itself is contaminated …
So they cleaned out the whole system as far as possible. Put a new filter in and new Diesel and now it woks. It will eventually stutter a bit at the beginning but than run smoothly. The guys back in Germany reassure me that they would go ahead – everything should be ok.
OK – here I am back playing !


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Key & Peele Head To The Big Screen Thanks To Judd Apatow
If you haven't been watching "Key & Peele" on Comedy Central, then you are most definitely missing out. These two dudes are constantly turning out some of the most creative sketch comedy on TV right now. If you are a fan of the show and you can't get enough of these guys, then you are in luck: they just … Continue reading


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A Letter to Every Woman on a Career Break
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My break from a full-time job lasted 4 years.
More like 4 million years.
From uncles and aunts to distant relatives I had NEVER met, to friends, and neighbors who NEVER spoke to me before – the ONLY thing they discussed with me (or even about me) was how staying at home without a job was having a negative effect on me.
I looked sleep-deprived. I looked dull. I looked like I had walked straight out of the woods – lost!
They judged. But, it didn't bother me.
So what if I turned up at a wedding wearing the same saree I wore last year?
So what if I didn't visit the beauty parlor twice a week?
So what if I didn't hit the gym every day?
Truth is I'm doing the best I can, and so are YOU.
Don't let others' opinions bother you. You are what you've always wanted to be!
I write this with YOU in mind. I write this FOR you.
I write this to tell you that no matter what anyone says you have the power to create your own path forward.
Dear Woman on a Career Break,
If you have puffy eyes and dark circles, it means that you spend sleepless nights making sure that your family's needs are met.
If you have bushy eyebrows and unevenly-growing tresses, it means that you have other important chores to finish and errands to run.
If you end up wearing the same outfit twice a week, it means that you put your attitude before your appearance.
If you head out without make-up, it means that you can carry yourself well even without it.
If you sit quietly with your eyes closed, it means that your muscles hurt and you need to relax before getting back on your feet again.
If you leave a task for the next day, it means that you prioritize.
If sometimes your wardrobe is disorganized, it means that no matter what, you can still come out looking like a million bucks.
If you speak over the phone with a friend, it means that you need to take your mind off everything else just for a while.
If you make a list of things to do, it means that you are organized.
If you take time to make important decisions, it means you are weighing the consequences and planning for the future.
But when you say YES to something, you mean it with all your heart and will DO anything to get it done!"
Let no one tell you that your career break was a bad decision.
You took it for a reason. It will soon be over, and you'll be back on track in a job that you LOVE (not just one that pays well).
Restarting your career can be daunting, but if you keep your mind free of negativity, half the battle is won!
Here's wishing you an amazing restart!
And one way to sail through that career break is to stay on top of the game with our Reskilling section! Whether you are just starting out, already working or want to restart your career, visit our site, browse our bank of reskilling courses, part-time, full-time, work-from-home, and freelance positions in 4000+ women-friendly companies! Create your profile, upload your resume and start job-hunting today!


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The Australiana Society's annual dinner has been renamed in honour of Kevin Fahy AM (1932-2007)
Kevin was a founding member in 1978 of the Australiana Society and at times its president, committee member and editor of Australiana magazine. He was an authority on Australian decorative arts, author of seven books that have become essential references in their areas, advisor, font of knowledge and friend to many collectors, dealers, curators and members of the Australiana Society.
Special guest speakers:
Julianne Watson, Kevin Fahy's niece, will provide a short introduction about her uncle, then:
John Wade, current editor of Australiana magazine, will pay tribute to Kevin, sharing his knowledge and tapping into the experience of family and friends in his talk:
KEVIN FAHY (1932-2007): Friend, patriach, storyteller, scholar
Time: 6.00pm (for a 6.30pm start) - 8.30pm. Champagne on arrival, followed by a 3 course dinner with wine.
Date: Saturday, 12 March 2016
Place: La Capannina, 41 Alfred St S, Milsons Point NSW 2061
Attendance fee: $95 (members) $105 (non-members)
Street parking or public transport - train to Milsons Point (short walk to restaurant).
RSVP with payment by Tuesday, 8th March 2016 (credit card or cheque):
Post to:
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or email payment details to: email@example.com
Enquiries via email: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Political prisoners of conscience of the "Byword" ward have met lack of water for more than a month. The cooler of the ward has been broken since 2 weeks, which has affected the increase of the usage of water by the inmates, to control the heat.
Political prisoners of conscience of Fars Province who are held in the security ward of "Byword", such as Kasra Nouri dervishes' rights activist, Mohsen Esmaili, Seyyed Ebrahim Bahrami, Mohammad Ali Sadeghi and Mohammad Ali Dehghan, dervishes from Kovar and also Mojtaba Hosseini, Homayoun Shokouhi, Mohammad Reza Partoyee and Vahid Hakani Chrsitian residents of Shiraz. (Majzooban Nour 12 September 2013)


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Quezon City Hall of Justice closed after 4 personnel contract COVID-19
MANILA, Philippines – The Quezon City Hall of Justice building and its annex will be temporarily shut down after four of its court officers and employees tested positive for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the city government announced on Friday.
The city government said Mayor Joy Belmonte ordered the closure of the buildings for seven days of until the city's Epidemiological and Disease Surveillance Unit (QC-ESU) has completed the appropriate testing and containment measures.
In her letter to Regional Trial Court Executive Judge Cecilyn Burgos-Villavert and Metropolitan Trial Court Executive Judge Ace Alagar, Belmonte explained that her decision to temporarily shut down the Hall of Justice is to enforce measures during epidemic or outbreak to prevent spread of disease.
QC-ESU head Dr. Rolly Cruz said they will conduct exhaustive contact tracing of all those who were in close contact with the court officers and employees who were found positive and perform follow-up testing as necessary.
Suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases shall be placed on home quarantine or isolation in a quarantine facility as feasible under the circumstances, he added.
Meanwhile, the city's Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) started the thorough surface disinfection and misting of the whole City Hall complex.
The agency said the disinfection began on Thursday and will last until Sunday.


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Bioinformatics is interdisciplinary of Computer science and Biological science, requires the knowledge of both these broad disciplines. It combines biophysics, statistics, maths, and chemistry to provide software and tools which help in understanding biological data. Computer science and biological science are very different broad disciplines of their own. We have different researchers who specialize either in computer science with a knowledge in biology or in biological science with a knowledge in computational biology. There are not enough scientists who are completely trained in bioinformatics, which leads to difficulty in finding appropriate scientists, researchers, scholars, and graduates in the academia and industry as well. As mentioned in one of the previous articles, both bioinformaticians and bioinformaticists are the main requirements in this field of study. The foundation of becoming a bioinformatician or a bioinformaticist is laid down at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. This brings us down to a question, "what should be the curricula for bioinformatics at the undergraduate and postgraduate level in order to provide well-trained bioinformatics professionals?" This is considered one of the challenges in the field of bioinformatics nowadays [1].
In the beginning, for the students with a knowledge in both the fields of biology and computers, it is easier to grasp the concepts of bioinformatics but for those students who haven't any idea about either of these disciplines, it is a bit difficult to work in the same. In most of the universities, students are given an introduction to the databases, tools in bioinformatics and an introduction to computer science. Besides, the basic concepts of bioinformatics, the methods and ideologies must be included in the courses such as the basic evolutionary concepts. Further, instead of just tossing some topics of biology and computer science, the curricula must include these topics by relating to the real world scenarios and problems researchers are trying to resolve.
Besides, there should be more programming courses included in the syllabi such as data management, algorithms, computer languages, advantages, based on the interests of the students. There must be more training courses covering specific topics which could help the students to understand the theoretical concepts, the experimentation involved, and the software constructs available with pros and cons. There should be some workshops organized in the interest of the students to learn the basic and biggest challenges in the field of bioinformatics, the resources available to manage them, and need for new techniques and methodologies utilizing the in-silico resources or developing new ones.
Bioinformatics provides various sources and tools to study and analyze biological data and helps in answering various important questions in the same. The students trying to build their careers in this field must be provided with advanced study and focus on the main objective of the field. This is the time to broaden the horizon with developed concepts related to the real world and how are they applied to solve the existing problems.
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- Wooley J., Lin H., Biology N. (2005). Challenge Problems in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from Other Reports. National Research Council (US) Committee on Frontiers at the Interface of Computing and Biology. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US).


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The Story Coming In
After a three-game homestand where the Medicine Hat Tigers posted a 1-1-1-0 record, the Tigers will head East for a 4 games in 5 days road trip. The first stop is tonight against the Saskatoon Blades before travelling to Prince Albert to battle the Raiders tomorrow. The Tabbies will finish the trip by paying visits to Brandon on Friday and Swift Current on Saturday. The Orange and Black are 9-8-1-2 so far this season and they are led by Captain James Hamblin with 24 points (9G, 15A) and veteran forwards Tyler Preziuso (9G, 9A) and Ryan Jevne (6G,12A) with 18 points each.
Tigers vs. Blades
For the third and final time this season, the Tigers and Blades will face off. The first two contests between these two clubs were close affairs with the Blades coming out on top. The first meeting was a 3-2 shootout win for the Blades in September and the second meeting was Friday night's 3-1 contest in Medicine Hat. The last time the Tabbies beat the Blades was 3-2 on Jan 10, 2018. Over the past five years, the Orange and Black are 5-1-0-1 against the Blades when visiting the SaskTel Centre and the Tabbies will look to return to their winning ways tonight.
View from Saskatoon
The Saskatoon Blades return home after playing their last four games on the road and posting a 3-1-0-0 record. Saskatoon's most recent victory came Saturday night against the Kootenay ICE in a 2-1 contest. The Blades are 12-7-2-0 so far this season and they are led by 2019 NHL Draft Eligible Kirby Dach with 34 points (11G, 23A) and veteran defenceman Dawson Davidson with 23 points (4G, 19A).
Tigers Talent
Trevor Longo is a hard-nosed defenceman in his second season with the Orange and Black. The 18-year-old North Vancouver native is a physical player who isn't afraid to mix it up and to block shots. Longo has good offensive instincts and he scored his first Career WHL Goal in Saturday's contest against the Oil Kings. Look for Longo to make an impact on both ends of the ice in tonight's tilt.
Captain's Corner
Tigers Captain James Hamblin is the top point producer on the team with 9 goals and 15 assists in 20 games played this season. Hamblin leads the team by example with his hard work ethic, hustle and heart. The 19-year-old Edmonton product is a fierce forechecker and an offensive generator. Look for Hamblin to lead the Tigers in both ends of the ice tonight.
Quick Hits
- Rookie goaltender Mads Sogaard set a new career high in saves on Saturday night against the Oil Kings. Sogaard stopped 41 of the 45 shots faced.
- Trevor Longo scored his first Career WHL Goal on Saturday against the Oil Kings.
- Three Tigers are currently on multi-point game streaks: James Hamblin has 5G, 11A in 10 games, Josh Williams has 3G, 4A in 6 games and Linus Nassen has 2G, 3A in 3 games.
- James Hamblin has 4 points (2G, 2A) in 2 games played against the Blades this season.
- The Tigers' power play is 36.8% effective on the road and Hayden Ostir leads the team with the most power play goals (4). Ostir's first goal of this season was scored against the Blades on the power play in September.
- The Tigers continue to score by committee with 16 of the current players scoring the team's 65 goals so far this season.
- Bryan Lockner scored his first goal for the Orange and Black in his first game as a Tiger against Saskatoon in the 3-2 win Jan 10, 2018.
- The Medicine Hat Tigers' Annual Teddy Bear Toss game is set for December 1st against the Lethbridge Hurricanes.
About the Medicine Hat Tigers
The Medicine Hat Tigers are a junior hockey team in the Western Hockey League (WHL) who play out of Medicine Hat, AB and were established in 1970. In 48 seasons of playing major junior hockey, the Tigers have won 2 Scotty Munro Memorial Trophies, as well as, 210 playoff games which led to winning 43 playoff series, raising 33 banners, winning five Ed Chynoweth Cups and two Memorial Cups.


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Stage 20 of the 2014 Giro must go down as one of my favorite days of race watching. The race finished in the Friuli region, on Monte Zoncolan. I arranged to go to the finish of the stage with the extremely nice family of Brent's swiss-french teammate, Steve Morabito. They picked me up from the train station in Padova, and when I climbed into their car for 2.5 hour drive to Zoncolan, I immediately began to sweat. It was a hot day and their air-conditioning was barely on; the French are famous for their distaste of air conditioning. I texted Brent, who was rooming with Steve, and he replied that he was a hotel room with Steve, sweating his ass off as well because the air conditioning was not on in their room either.
Steve's wife had arranged to meet with a local Italian fan to get us press passes. I'm still not sure what happened, but after a lot of hand waving and rapid Italian, we were ushered into the press hotel, our pictures were taken, and the new credentials complete with our photos were hung around our necks. Then we proceeded to tailgate "Italian style" in the parking lot for the lift to Zoncolan, joining the hundreds of drunk joyous and boisterous Italians drinking homemade Prosecco and eating almond cake. No one seemed that concerned that the race would be finishing soon and we were still at the bottom of the lift and the race finished at the top, 3 miles and a 1000 feet of altitude away. When the time seemed right (i.e. the Prosecco ran out) we loaded onto the press-only ski lift and trundled to the top, loaded with Morabito flags. (Steve Morabito's fan club runs like a well-oiled swiss machine- there are Morabito flags, hats, jackets, etc., and yearly dinners raise money for all the fans to travel to cheer him on at international events).
Once at the top of the mountain, we marched toward the finish with thousands of other fans, most of whom in various stages of inebriation and disorder. It's hard to describe the Friuli mountains—superlatives fail me when I think of this region. The rock formations and the epic cragginess of these mountains are stunning; you feel like you are on top of the world. Combine this with campers and tents and people grilling food and yelling and singing and blowing trumpets. It's overwhelming. It was like an American football game, but at 5,700 ft. The last 3km of road to the finish line was absolute chaos. People of all different nationalities jostled for the best place to cheer, and there was a great sense of anticipation waiting for the cyclists to arrive. Even the police and Alpini (the Italian mountain army) that lined up and linked arms to stop the fans from running into the road with the cyclists had cameras and huge smiles, exactly the opposite of the police in the Tour de France.
When the police motos that herald the head of the race began appearing, the zeal and enthusiasm and eagerness of the crowd almost knocked me off my feet (literally), and the roar of the fans reached a fever pitch when the first hollow-eyed cyclists came zipping up the mountain. Brent ended up in a breakaway that day and got 5th! What an experience. The mountains (and people) in this part of Italy must not be missed.
Want to experience this region, and in fact this very mountain, for yourself? Join our Friuli with Craig Lewis Camp, from August 30 to September 5. This year's itinerary includes a ride with a summit finish on the Monte Zoncolan!


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For this art project, our kids put pools of black paint on paper and then blew the paint around with straws. Once the black paint dried, they filled in the in between bits with watercolour paints. Click on the image
Self Portraits Ripped from Magazines
The junior and senior students did an art project where they ripped out images and colour swatches from magazines (no scissors allowed) and created self portraits. Click on the image below to see a slide show of the kids' work.
Stained Glass Art Project
The primary kids did an art project with tin foil, string, and markers. Click on the image below to see a slide show of the kids' work.


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Live Free or Die Hard Reviews
Top Critic
February 6, 2018
But ultimately it's [Bruce] Willis who makes this loopy action movie so endearing...Nobody dies it better.
April 28, 2014
It's an over-the-top spectacle of action violence, and I loved it.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5
February 12, 2013
Provided you don't put too much thought into it and just enjoy the ride, you'll have a blast.
Full Review | Original Score: 7.5/10
November 3, 2012
Ultimately, a passable new Die Hard movie is more than anyone of us ever really expected, and that in itself is worth a jolly old Yippee-Ki-Ay.
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5
August 14, 2012
Brainless? Sure. Entertaining? Yup.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5
June 18, 2012
Though it's mostly entertaining (if overlong), there is a sense that the whole thing has become somewhat rote.
Top Critic
November 17, 2011
Len Wiseman handles many of the set-pieces with flair and tension.
Read More | Original Score: 3/5
March 29, 2011
Live Free or Die Hard needs a sense of joy, a sense that despite the harrowing nature of the situation, there is something entertaining - even to the participants - about the absurdity of the situation ... it doesn't have that.
Full Review | Original Score: 6.5/10
August 17, 2010
Fred Flinstone in the land of the Jetsons
Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4
August 27, 2009
Pulled off with just the right spatial �lan
April 23, 2009
The Die Hard series was about as animated as Rocky's face until director Len Wiseman restored it to its kinetic essence...
Full Review | Original Score: 3/4
February 2, 2009
Live Free or Die Hard is an over-the-top, fun rampage.
Full Review | Original Score: 3.0/5
Top Critic
October 18, 2008
It's not remotely plausible, but with Willis' McClane leaping onto the tailfins of passing jet fighters and bringing down helicopters by launching police cars at them, there's enough stuff blowing up that action fans won't mind much.
July 23, 2008
Live Free or Die Hard is as close as we are going to get to reliving the good old action films of the '80s.
Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5
March 3, 2008
I was actually nervous with all the gunfire and near misses. But then it kept happening over and over again. So instead of being involved, I studied the action sequences.
Full Review | Original Score: 6/10
February 28, 2008
As more and more movies rely on massive CGI enhancement and Hong Kong choreographed wire-rigged fights, Die Hard revels in good, old-fashioned fist fights and real, immaculately executed stunts.
Full Review | Original Score: 7/10
January 27, 2008
Its hyperactive 80's chic action crap and I had a blast just the same...
Top Critic
January 4, 2008
The bad guys' omnipotence at nearly every turn dilutes the film's suspense.
Top Critic
November 28, 2007
An enjoyable pop projection of post-9/11 anxiety. That said, it also makes you nostalgic for the days when irresponsible action movies didn't have to deal with it.
Full Review | Original Score: B
November 8, 2007
It is is about as realistic as a Tom & Jerry cartoon, but then again, this is a Die Hard movie . . .


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Coventry Patmore is now considered one of the major poets of the nineteenth century, in spite of the small bulk of his verse. He was born at Woodford, Essex, 23 July, 1823 and died at Lymington, 26 Nov., 1896. His "Unknown Eros" was hardly opened by the public, and is only now beginning to take its place as a great English classic; it is full not only of passages but of entire poems in which exalted thought is expressed in poetry of the richest and most dignified melody. Spirituality informs his inspiration; the poetry is glowing and alive. The magnificent piece in praise of winter is in its manner unsurpassed in English poetry. Patmore is today one of the least known, but best-regarded Victorian poets. Patmore was caricatured as the unpleasant poet Carleon Anthony in Joseph Conrad's novel Chance (1913).
—culled from Wikipedia and The Catholic Encylcopedia.
from The Unknown Eros
by Coventry Patmore
I, singularly moved
To love the lovely that are not beloved,
Of all the Seasons, most
Love Winter, and to trace
The sense of the Trophonian pallor on her face.
It is not death, but plenitude of peace;
And the dim cloud that does the world enfold
Hath less the characters of dark and cold
Than warmth and light asleep,
And correspondent breathing seems to keep
With the infant harvest, breathing soft below
Its eider coverlet of snow.
Nor is in field or garden anything
But, duly look'd into, contains serene
The substance of things hoped for, in the Spring,
And evidence of Summer not yet seen.
On every chance-mild day
That visits the moist shaw,
The honeysuckle, 'sdaining to be crost
In urgence of sweet life by sleet or frost,
'Voids the time's law
With still increase
Of leaflet new, and little, wandering spray;
Often, in sheltering brakes,
As one from rest disturb'd in the first hour,
Primrose or violet bewilder'd wakes,
And deems 'tis time to flower;
Though not a whisper of her voice he hear,
The buried bulb does know
The signals of the year,
And hails far Summer with his lifted spear.
The gorse-field dark, by sudden, gold caprice,
Turns, here and there, into a Jason's fleece;
Lilies, that soon in Autumn slipp'd their gowns of green,
And vanish'd into earth,
And came again, ere Autumn died, to birth,
Stand full-array'd, amidst the wavering shower,
And perfect for the Summer, less the flower;
In nook of pale or crevice of crude bark,
Thou canst not miss,
If close thou spy, to mark
The ghostly chrysalis,
That, if thou touch it, stirs in its dream dark;
And the flush'd Robin, in the evenings hoar,
Does of Love's Day, as if he saw it, sing;
But sweeter yet than dream or song of Summer or Spring
Are Winter's sometime smiles, that seem to well
From infancy ineffable;
Her wandering, languorous gaze,
So unfamiliar, so without amaze,
On the elemental, chill adversity,
The uncomprehended rudeness; and her sigh
And solemn, gathering tear,
And look of exile from some great repose, the sphere
Of ether, moved by ether only, or
By something still more tranquil.


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On January 30th, Bring On The Bloodshed released their new album Amongst The Ruins. Here you can read the review of it from DutchMetalManiac's Julia Obenauer. Now it was her turn to ask bassist Maggy some questions.
Hey guys, thank you very much for doing this interview! Your new album, titled Amongst the Ruins, was released on the 30th of January, and you will be throwing a release party on the 6th of February in Haarlem. Excited to present your new stuff live for the first time?
Ow yea! Our releaseshow was on the 6th February. The first time we played the majority of the new songs of our album for a live audience. In Belgium we've already tested the new songs live, so we could see what made the crowd move and get wild 🙂 Those were the songs we choose to play live on our release show. The releaseparty took place in the Patronaat, with the metalsensation Dew Scented and also In Time Of Plague from Haarlem and Deem Index. We had a blast! Big crowd, positive reactions and a pleasant ambience. Couldn't ask for more!
This album has a very unique sound in my opinion, and received many great reviews so far. Proud that the reactions turn out to be very positive so far?
Yes, this was exactly our plan and for us it worked out, glad to hear that you have noticed it too because that is a huge compliment for us. We wanted to incorporate more Scandinavian style metal together with these breakdowns which is a little bit our signature style.
We worked so hard for this, we were very proud of the result. It is an award getting all those positive reviews from magazines/ezines. Honestly, we were very nervous. But now we are super confident in what we do and make more songs like these, we know we are on the right track. Of course what matters most are the reviews of our fans and bands we play with. So far so good 🙂
How did you approach the writing/ production part of the album?
Basically the guitars players David & Tobi come up with some riffs which are presented to the
rest and the drum kicks in together with the bass. But it can also happen that an idea is coming from
Rogier based on lyrics that he worked on and need a particular sound. In all cases the songs are
mostly been created working together in our rehearsal studio, really the oldfashioned way. We have to be together to create an awesome track.
When writing for Amongst The Ruins we wanted to think more out-of-the-box, tried some new things, which was exciting. We wanted a more metalsound, and it turned out so much more mature as our past album. For the recordings we went to our friends of Double Impact Productions, who also recorded Dark Clouds. They did an amazing job.
You have built quite a fanbase already and toured extensively. Any great stories from the road you feel like sharing?
It seems like our fanbase is still growing, that is great. We've seen reviews in ezines outside of the Netherlands, an item bout us on a tv-show in Russia, and then we were asked for a radioshow in the USA… Nothing really crazy so far, think signing boobs with our autograph is the weirdest rockstarthing so far 🙂
Is there any place you are particularly looking forward to play at? Or any wishes for upcoming concerts?
It sounds really cheesy, but we are always super excited for every gig we do. When it is in a big venue, a festival, or in your hometown. We are excited for Pitfest, the 9th of april. We will share the stage with Sinister, an awesome band. Tattoofest in the Hedon is also a nice one. Getting tattoeed while listen to live metalmusic, great combination!
What's your view on the current Dutch metal scene? Any upcoming releases you are particularly excited about?
Bring on the Bloodshed is formed 7 years ago. We've seen bands come and go and there is a new generation kids who step up with their bands. Allthough we are not the youngest, we still go to shows and festivals, we read the magazines, we still are interested in new bands, the scene. Seeing all those metalheads on festivals or shows is awesome. The metalscene in Holland is still alive and kicking!
We are excited for the new album of the Dutch metalbands Dew Scented, For I Am King and Izegrim.
Next to the release party, you have two more live gigs planned so far in the Netherlands. Is there any chance to see you live this year, either here in Holland or abroad?
We are still working on shows and festivals this year, we hope the positive reviews on our new album will help when booking shows. We've played two shows so far in 2016 and still 5 in the planning, in Drenthe (Pitfest), Overijssel (Tattoofest), Brabant, Noord-Holland and also Belgium in October. And we are checking dates to go on tour later this year…not sure if we will do the UK again or maybe East-Europe. If you check our Facebookpage frequently you can't really miss it.
Do you like to say anything to our readers?
If you haven't heard of Bring on the Bloodshed, check Spotify and listen to our new album Amongst the Ruins for free. Also give a like on our Facebookpage and stay updated for brutal news! Please come see us at our shows and have a chat with us.
We thank you very much for your interest in our band and this interview.
Thank you for doing this interview!
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Dormitory Administration Unit
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I. Functions
The Dormitory Administration Unit is responsible for administrating the whole dormitory, the accommodations, living and learning conditions of the students. The purpose is to make the dormitory an active, healthy and good training environment.
II. Tasks
Instructing and implementing the regulations about the dormitory and the students living in there;
Planning to use, equip and add new equipments to serve the activities of the administrative staff and students;
Welcoming the students, aggranging the accommodations and other affairs for them; making the list of the students living in dormitory to report to the Political Affairs and Student Services Department; Department of Personnel and Administration; administrating the students in accordance with the current regulatios;
Arranging the security guards to protect the dormitory 24/24; administrating and maintaining the sanitation of the dormitory;
Administrating the land, offices and other properties in the area of dormitory; Coordinating with the local authorities and gorvenment to promptly handle any issues;
Administrating the resident contracts as well as the temporary resident contracts fro students;
Proposing the renting fees as well as managing this budget;
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Will this be the season that Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been waiting for for so long? (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
By Mike Mulhern
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
This sport has never needed him more. And Dale Earnhardt Jr. appears ready to deliver.
Not just on the track either, though that's where he's favored, slightly, in Saturday night's Bud Shootout.
Daytona International Speedway is Earnhardt's kind of place.
His father became a legend here.
And like father, like son.
After the relative disappointment of 2008, the third generation racing Earnhardt looks ready to live up to the promise he's felt inside himself for so many years.
"The last three years I haven't really done the things I thought I would be doing. I haven't competed like I felt I should be competing," Earnhardt says.
"I felt I was on an upswing when I started in Cup in 2000 all the way to 2004. Then I made some choices, and I let some other people make some choices…and I started to go in the wrong direction.
"That has been the biggest hurdle to try to get over, the biggest thing to try to reverse -- to become more the total package."
Yes, Earnhardt has won big races, he's hit home runs (even though his only tour win last season was on gas mileage).
But the stock car championship has eluded him, the Cup that his father won a record seven times.
If this is the season that Junior finally makes his case, then it may well begin right here Saturday night.
When Earnhardt won the Shootout last February, in his first run for new team owner Rick Hendrick, "it was just relief," Earnhardt says.
"We just came out of the box as a new team…and I got some great help from my teammates in that race, which was really inspiring to me. It made me feel great to have them helping me in the race to win.
"It is so easy to get competitive; and you are competitive toward each other.
"But when it really came down to it, they saw opportunity, and they worked with me.
"We were kind of shocked and surprised. It is a tough race to win -- it is sort of a crapshoot."
And this Shootout, Earnhardt predicts, "is going to be more of an adventure because of the number of cars (28). It is just going to be wilder."
This season Earnhardt says he's starting in an easier frame of mind: "I feel a little more comfortable and a little less concerned.
"Going into a season with a new team you have not had any laps with, man, you really wonder how it is going to work out. We had an idea we were a pretty good team.
"Now we make a few adjustments, do some things right, catch a few breaks -- and we are a great team.
"We are going to try to make that happen this year."
New teammate Mark Martin has been quite complimentary of Earnhardt over the years, and Martin says he's been impressed the way Earnhardt has dealt with the pressures of just being Dale Earnhardt Jr., that Earnhardt has 'the broadest shoulders' of anyone in the garage: "That is a hell of a compliment, man," Earnhardt says.
"It is a great compliment.
"I feel I take a big role in this sport. I am glad to be part of this sport. I am glad to represent the sport -- on my good days or my bad days.
"I love being a part of it. And whatever I've got to shoulder, that I feel is fair, I am fine with.
"If it isn't fair, I am not fine with it.
"But I bet a lot of people are like that.
"I have been through enough crap to not want to be here anymore…but I love driving race cars, and I am going to drive them as long as I want to drive them. I hope that is a long, long time.
"I want to have good years, I want to have good seasons, I want to win races.
"However good of a damn driver I am, I guess that is up to everyone else to decide."
And the toughest part of being Dale Earnhardt Jr.? "Answering a lot of questions. I got to answer so many damn questions.
"I never wanted to be asked so many questions.
"I just wanted to drive…but that's not all there is to it."
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Passport Office, Trivandrum started functioning since 1992. It caters to the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts of Kerala. The office is located at Kaithamukku, Thiruvananthapuram.
Kollam City, Kollam Rural, Pathanamthitta, Trivandrum City, Trivandrum Rural.
Name of RPO
Shri Ashique Karattil
SNSM Building, Karalkada Junction,
Pettah.P.O., Trivandrum,
Telephone No.
0471 - 2470225, 2460132
E-mail Id
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74 Building # MC VIII / 1578 / 715 A,
S.N Trust Complex, Near Kollam Municipal
Corporation Office, Vellappally Nagar, Kollam
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Phone :
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Opp KSRTC Bus Station,
Neyyattinkara-695121, Kerela
Ground Floor, Carmel Towers,Opp Cotton Hill Girls
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Address :
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Name of the Officer of Grievance Cell :
Shri Subash V S, APO
Contact Number of Grievance Cell :
Name of Officer
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Public Grievance Officer
PSP Division, Ministry of External Affairs
Room No. 24, Patiala House
Tilak Marg, New Delhi - 110001
+91 11 23384497/23384519
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In addition, Passport Office will be closed on National Holidays
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Tribeca Film Festival – Marisa Tomei Plays Poker, Nabs a Part in War, Inc.
It was a poker party at producer Joe Roth's house that led to Marisa Tomei's involvement with War, Inc. "I actually met [the film's writers] John Cusack, Mark Leyner and Jeremy Pikser all in the same night at the party, so it pays to be a rogue," Tomei joked during the film's Tribeca Film Festival junket on Monday.
A political satire set in the fictional country of Turaqistan, War, Inc. also features Dan Akroryd as a CEO who hires a troubled hit man (Cusack) to kill the Middle Eastern oil minister, played by Omar Sharif. Hilary Duff, Ben Kingsley and Joan Cusack also star in the film, which arrives in theaters May 23.
To play the part of a left-wing reporter who is investigating the
decline of civilized society in Turaqistan, the actress researched key
real-life writers and activists. "John had me talk to Naomi Klein and
read her books. Also I am friendly with Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove,
so I talked to them about their activism."
"I love scripts that
have a high level of good, witty banter, and these
guys used their incredible imaginations to pick and choose the right
bits of absurdity based on our reality to write this screenplay," said
Tomei. "It actually was on my wish list to do something political," she
continued, "so when they approached me for the part, I thought that it
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Heart Disease. What do we really know about it?
March 4, 2014
Hosted by Dr. Maggie Luther
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Episode Description
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death in America. We have long tried to blame this on cholesterol. Yet the cholesterol medications that nearly every patient is on don't seem to be doing much to remove this as the top cause of death. Does the benefit of statin medications really have to do with cholesterol? It may be because statins also reduce inflammation, as well as deplete the body of other necessary nutrients. Some good with some bad! Looking at more than just cholesterol labs can give you a lot of information about independent risk factors for heart disease. Why is this still the number one cause of death? What are we overlooking by narrowing down treatment to cholesterol lowering? How can you effectively lower your risk of heart disease naturally?
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Health is a journey, not a destination. Reclaim Your Health is about living a healthy life through empowered education. Rather than leaving your health to chance, take control of it by learning how to optimize your health one day at a time. Everyday you make decisions about your diet and lifestyle routine; such as the food you eat, the relationships you have, the places where you invest your time, energy and money. Ultimately these add to or take from your health. You must learn to live a proactive lifestyle to prevent disease! Listen to your body. True health is about becoming aware of what it takes to support yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. By supporting all aspects of your being, you can live a truly magnificent lifestyle. You will feel more connected to your life's purpose. You become more accountable to yourself and your community. By understanding what it takes to be healthy, you find strengths within yourself to live the life you were born to live.
Dr. Maggie Luther
Dr. Maggie has had a love affair with health and natural medicine from a young age. She pursued a self-directed undergraduate degree in holistic health and sustainable development, connecting organic agricultural practices, local food economies, and holistic and herbal medicine. Dr. Maggie had the opportunity to live in Scotland, at the Findhorn Foundation, a spiritual and eco-minded intentional community, experiencing firsthand what it is like to live in a community that cares for the earth in a very sustainable and natural way. Studying herbal medicine she learned how to grow natural medicine, and used herbs daily to show people how to enhance the healing abilities of food. Realizing that health is the greatest gift we can give ourselves, Dr. Maggie found her calling as a naturopathic doctor. Passionate about empowering people to live a healthier and more fulfilled life, she is helping them to see how intricately connected we all are with the world we live in. The health of the human species is a reflection of the health of the earth. We must become better caretakers of our own selves in order to make this earth a truly viable and magical home. Dr. Maggie reminds people that health is a journey not a destination. It is about making daily, health promoting habits that create health and wellness. Dr. Maggie supports the whole person in order to heal, and loves to help people find their true purpose, in the hopes that they will live a more connected and sustainable life.


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|Wordplay name
|Toko, T.K., Sensei
|Species / Type
|Date of birth
|April 4
|Keronian Military Specialist
Tokoko (トココ) is a Combat Specialist (コンバット専門家 konbatto senmonka)
Tokoko is a strange girl who sometimes tutor kids, but enjoys teasing them for fun. She disciplines them how she wants to, even if it means hitting. She's a real lightweight with alcohol. She treats most people the same, for her age doesn't exactly matter.
Tokoko is a cobalt colored Keronian with pink eyes. Her brown hat has 'horns' pointing down. Tokoko's symbol are two cherry-blossom petals formed in the shape of a heart, this isn't really hers, but her mothers. Her own is more of a black fist-shaped blotch. She has a fluff in the middle of her face. There's a cut in her tail and a bandage over the 'nose bridge', which hides a scar. Just like other females, she has tadpole features.
Tokoko is normally friendly. She sometimes acts childish and likes to tease others. She's rather calm and laid back, but has a lot of determination when she chooses to do something. During working hours, she's more serious and rather strict. Shes more stubborn too. She tends to be soft on younger people. Just like she has done, she tries to keep an emotional distance from everyone.
Likes and dislikes
Tokoko has a real issue with bratty, anyone who thinks they're better or juvenile type of people. Disliking sympathy and thinking it shouldn't be known, she doesn't talk about her past, and resists the topic. Even though she welcomes it, she doesn't like death, especially when it's in vain. She's also not fond of getting drunk really.
She rather enjoys the outdoors, being one of the places she can be relax. She likes playing with animals, even if they don't like her. She would even play with a bear or lion. Tokoko loves festivals, holidays,and really anything to celebrate. Despite being a lightweight, she actually does like alchol, she just doesn't want anyone to know. Her favorite food is squid, mostly grilled or fried. Other than that, she loves hot springs and milk.
Tokoko grew up as a only child with only one male cousin who was 6 years older than her, his name is Tsukeke. Her father was a Sergeant in the military who was usually training cadets, while her mother was a flower arranger. She was often watched after by her mother, but at times were watched by her grandparents from her mother's side. When she was old enough, her father started training her himself. He often gloated about his daughter and was rather protective over her.
One of the days she went with her mother to collect certain flowers and plants near the mountains, an earthquake occurred. Her mother tried to protect her from falling rocks, and died in the end. Tokoko sustained minor injuries, a couple of cuts and bruises, and a broken arm. She was around the age of 6. Her father freaked out and became even more protective over Tokoko.
Tokoko, still young, didn't know how to react to what happen. She acted how any other child would act: cry and wish her mom was still around. She constantly clung to her dad in fear he'd die too. It took some time, but she got over it, sort of. She was still upset, but she couldn't do anything anyways.
Tsukeke started living with their grandparents, so he ended up babysitting her most of the time. They've always been on good terms, being the closest age wise, so their bond just grew.
Tokoko continued training under her father again and ended up joining the Judo club in middle school. She wanted to be top dog of it to make her dad proud.
More misfortune happens to her when her father ends up getting killed from an attack from Vipers. She gets upset once again and soon enough started distancing herself and closed up her emotions most of the time. Toko started living with her grandparents and Tsukeke now. In fear the same thing will happen to her or the remaining of her family, she trained harder thinking she might be able to protect them. She was 9 at this time.
During one of the days she was going home from school, she tried to protect Zeroro from the local bullies. She got beat up. Zeroro ended up having to treat her, while he was doing that she was mumbling how he "had no balls". She got in trouble when she got home, but praised anyways for standing up for the kid. She continued protecting him every time she found out he was in a pinch.
During gym class, the same bullies were on the opposing team and played unfairly, one way was tripping her. She was frustrated with them, and with her teammates assistance, they avoided their dirty tricks. She ended up befriending a teammate of hers named Atlanta, she thought she liked Zeroro due to a few… misunderstandings and started to try to play cupid with the two.
She pretended she didn't get it, and continued on with her typical things, train, protect and go home. It seems Atlanta persisted with her, and succeeded since she started to stay around her after some time. She became her best friend over the time, but she still kept a emotional distance. Tokoko being younger than them, was left behind, only able to stick with Zeroro for a year more since he was held back one (Due to Keroro's abuse of "friendship" with him that ended up with him failing) She got closer to him in that time and considered him to be a close friend.
Things got more lonely for her since her cousin Tsukeke left for the academy for police officers. She spent a bit more time out after that, either to see Atlanta, Zeroro or just to train more.
When the time finally came where she graduated, she instantly went for military. Soon enough though, it was only her and Atlanta left being the others (Zeroro, Giroro, etc) left for earth. She graduated from the military academy and just went on missions mostly with small groups. She rose to Specialist. Within that time, she went out to learn how to use a Bo-stick just in case. Tokoko doesn't speak with Atlanta as much anymore, but spent more time with her grandparents. Adopting up some of her grandfathers personality, she eased up and became more cheerful and friendly.
Wanting to get away from work for once, she went off to take a vacation to earth. When she was there, she ran into Zeroro, or as her preferred, Dororo. Rather glad to see someone she knew, stuck to him. She teased him on how he used to be a wuss and its strange that hes now Keron's top assassin. He was rather surprised she changed to someone more …friendly. She took a liking to earth and requested a transfer to Pekopen stating shes going to be observing and training the Keroro platoon.
With the help of others, she got her home made…in a tree. She goes back to Keron twice a week to tutor a few kids and whenever shes called back.
While she was there, she stuck around Dororo since he seemed to be less troublesome than the others and he wasn't around them that much. She would usually keep asking him to take her around town. He was fine with showing her around, in fact, rather glad he could talk to someone aside from Koyuki. Plus it seemed she didn't forget him.
When Atlanta arrived, she still kept up her cupid act with Tokoko. This time Tokoko couldn't exactly ignore it. She had already considered Dororo as her only love interest. When Tokoko finally decided she really did like him, she took the first move by asking him out. He accepted.
Her best friend. Somewhere along the way, grew up with her. Her silliest and more childish side comes out around her. Likes to put her in awkward situations. She is actually a few years younger than her, but smacks her around like shes older.
Tokoko's to be
wife something of a boyfriend. Knew him when he was younger since he was friends with Atlanta. She respects him and stubbornly listens to him. She doesn't live with him, but lets him stay over. Usually makes him cook though. Of course she doesn't forget him.
Her cousin who is 6 years older than her. Sees him as a older brother. She sees him now and then when she goes back to Keron.
Tokoko is skillful in Hand-to-Hand combat. Tokoko is familiar with the body and how it works, giving her some advantage over others. The bo-stick is the only weapon she actual uses, but she uses it only when actually needed.
Traumatized by the past, she's scared of a lot of shaking and there is a possibility she'll faint from it. Tokoko can't stand loud noises, especially high pitched and screechy ones. She can neither deal with firearms being a easier target for it, nor can she actually use them.
She has two kids, A son named Zeriri and a daughter named Rekoko.
Tokoko is just more over called "Tokoko" with the suffix that they usually would use. Her students often call her "sensei". Others sometimes call her "Koko" or "Coco".
She nicknames people by how she pleases, usually shorter versions of their name or something insulting.
Keron Rune Life
Tokoko is one of the girls who lose their memories. She thinks her name is "Riroro" and her birthday is on November 4th. She seems to be more feminine in this story. The only thing she remembers that isn't wrong is that Atlanta is her best friend. She ends up running the old abandoned onsen. She treats Dororo as a older brother at first, only hiding the small crush that kept growing.
Kingdom Villages
Shes a child born into Lybrith village, often mistaken as a male. She has the same past as before without including Zeroro, thou the village elder, Oji, raised her instead of her grandfather. She seems to just accept the fact shes mistaken as a guy and goes with it. Rather than saying that she's not a guy, she claims she isn't a girl. She seems to have a more serious and asshole-ish personality towards Dororo at first, but that goes away eventually, she just dislikes outsiders, and Knights even more. She seems more stubborn.
- Tokoko's original name was "Riroro"
- Her name comes from the word "konbatto" literally meaning "Combat"


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Nigerian Boy Dies After Overdosing on Tramadol
A promising Nigerian boy has lost his life, barely four months after embracing drug abuse.
The deceased, identified as Sheriff, passed on yesterday at a hotel in Ilesha, Osun State, after allegedly taking a combination of Tramadol and Refnol
The young boy, Sheriff, was said to have joined the "drug abuse" gang barely four months ago.
The Nigerian boy who died after allegedly overdosing a combination of Tramadol and Refnol, has since been buried according to Islamic rites as sources confirmed that he started taking drugs in December, 2018.


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Missouri revenues up 4.3 percent but remain short of budget
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri tax revenues are still growing, but not by enough to meet the state budget.
Figures released Tuesday by the state Office of Administration show net general revenues were up 4.3 percent through the first three-quarters of the fiscal year compared to the same point last year.
That growth rate has fallen back a bit since February. And it remains shy of the roughly 7 percent growth needed to fully fund the 2017 budget.
The report shows moderate growth in individual income and sales taxes, the two main sources of state revenue. But corporate tax collections are one-fourth lower than the previous year.
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens and his predecessor, Jay Nixon, have made a combined $350 million of spending cuts to offset lower-than-expected revenues.


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Brother Cutwork Needles for PR Information
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