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Lecture 10: Jacobians
This lecture is an exposition on Jacobians. I start with the analytic theory, where the Jacobian is defined as the quotient of a vector space by a lattice. I then discuss the representability issues of the functor of points over arbitrary fields. Following this, I briefly sketch Weil's construction of the Jacobian and say something about the relative situation.
Analytic theory
Hodge theory of curves
Let $X$ be a (connected, smooth, projective) curve over the complex numbers of genus $g$. Let $V$ be the space of global holomorphic 1-forms on $X$, which is a complex vector space of dimension $g$. Let $\rH^1_{\dR}(X)$ be the first de Rham cohomology group of $X$, i.e., the space of smooth closed real 1-forms modulo exact forms. Since every element of $V$ is closed, we have a natural map $V \to \rH^1_{\dR}(X) \otimes_{\bR} \bC$.
Lemma. This map is injective.
Proof. Suppose $\omega \in V$ is closed, and write $\omega = df$. Then $f$ is holomorphic: indeed, in local coordinates, this expression implies that $df$ has no $d\ol{z}$, which is exactly the Cauchy--Riemann equations. Thus $f$ is a holomorphic function on all of $X$, and therefore constant, and so $\omega=0$. ◾
Theorem (Hodge decomposition). The map $V \oplus \ol{V} \to \rH^1_{\dR}(X) \otimes_{\bR} \bC$ is an isomorphism.
Proof. Let $J \colon T_x \to T_x$ be the multiplication by $i$ map on tangent spaces. For a complex 1-form $\omega$ on $X$, define $\omega^c$ by $-i \omega J$. Then $(-)^c$ induces an involution of $\rH^1_{\dR}(X) \otimes_{\bR} \bC$. Clearly, $V$ lies in the 1 eigenspace of this operator, while $\ol{V}$ lies in the $-1$ eigenspace. Thus $V \cap \ol{V}=0$ in $\rH^1_{\dR}(X) \otimes_{\bR} \bC$, and so the map in question is injective. Since both spaces have complex dimension $2g$, it is also surjective. ◾
Proposition. Let $p \colon \rH^1_{\dR}(X) \otimes_{\bR} \bC \to V$ be the projection map. Then $p$ induces an isomorphism of real vector spaces $\rH^1_{\dR}(X) \to V$.
Proof. Suppose $\alpha$ is an element of $\rH^1_{\dR}(X)$. Then in the decomposition $\alpha = \omega + \ol{\eta}$ with $\omega, \eta \in V$, we must have $\omega=\eta$, since $\alpha=\ol{\alpha}$. It follows that $\omega \mapsto \omega+\ol{\omega}$ is the inverse to $p$. ◾
Proposition. Let $\alpha, \beta \in \rH^1_{\dR}(X)$. Let $\omega=p(\alpha)$ and $\eta=p(\beta)$. Then$$ \int_X \alpha \wedge \beta = 2 \Re \int_X \omega \wedge \ol{\eta} $$
Proof. We have $\alpha=\omega+\ol{\omega}$ and $\beta=\eta+\ol{\eta}$, and so $\alpha \wedge \beta = \omega \wedge \ol{\eta} + \ol{\omega} \wedge \eta = 2 \Re(\omega \wedge \ol{\eta})$. ◾
We define a Hermitian form $H$ on $V$ by$$ H(\omega, \eta) = 2i \int \omega \wedge \ol{\eta}. $$
The factor of $i$ is required for the identity $H(\omega, \eta)=\ol{H(\eta, \omega)}$. The above proposition says that for $\alpha, \beta \in \rH^1_{\dR}(X)$, we have $\int_X \alpha \wedge \beta = \Im(H(p(\alpha), p(\beta))$.
Definition of the Jacobian
Let $L=\rH_1(X, \bZ)$. Given $\gamma \in L$ and $\omega \in V$, we can integrate $\omega$ over $\gamma$ and get a number. For fixed $\gamma$, this defines a linear map $V \to \bC$, and so we have a natural map $i \colon L \to V^*$.
Proposition. $i(L)$ is a lattice in $V^*$.
Proof. Let $i_{\bR}$ denote the induced map $L \otimes \bR \to V^*$. The real dual of $V^*$ is natural isomorphic to $V$, where an element $v \in V$ induces a linear map $V^* \to \bR$ by taking the real value of the usual pairing. The dual of $i_{\bR}$ is thus a real-linear map $V \to L^{\vee} \otimes \bR$. Identifying $L^{\vee} \otimes \bR$ with $\rH^1_{\dR}(X)$, this map takes $\omega$ to $\omega+\ol{\omega}$. Indeed, the image of $\omega$ is supposed to be a real 1-form $\alpha$ such that $\Re \int_{\gamma} \omega = \int_{\gamma} \alpha$ for any $\gamma \in L$, and it is clear that $\alpha=\omega+\ol{\omega}$ does the job. Thus $i_{\bR}$ is an isomorphism; indeed, it is the inverse to $p$. ◾
Definition. The Jacobian of $X$, denoted $\Jac(X)$, is the complex torus $V^*/L$.
We have a natural conjugate-linear isomorphism $j \colon V \to V^*$ given by $j(\omega)=H(-, \omega)$. Define a Hermitian form $H^*$ on $V^*$ by $H^*(\lambda, \mu)=H(j^{-1}(\mu), j^{-1}(\lambda))$; the order is switched so that $H^*$ is linear in its first slot.
Proposition. $\Im H^*(i(\gamma), i(\gamma'))=\langle \gamma, \gamma' \rangle$ for any $\gamma, \gamma' \in L$, where $\langle, \rangle$ is the intersection pairing on $L$.
Proof. The two pairings $\Im H^*$ and $\langle, \rangle$ both induce real skew-symmetric pairings on $L \otimes \bR^*$. These can be transferred to the dual space, which is identified with $\rH^1_{\dR}(X)$. The first is then given by $(\alpha, \beta) \mapsto \Im H(p(\alpha), p(\beta))$, while the second by $(\alpha, \beta) \mapsto \int_X \alpha \wedge \beta$. The equality of these two pairings has already been established. ◾
Corollary. $\Jac(X)$ is canonically a principally polarized abelian variety.
Basic properties
Some elementary properties of $\Jac(X)$:
The tangent space to $\Jac(X)$ at the identity is canonically isomorphic to $V^*=\rH^1(X, \cO)$ (the identification here is Serre duality).
Dually, we see that the cotangent space to $\Jac(X)$ at 0 is $V$. It follows that $\rH^0(\Jac(X), \Omega^1) = V = \rH^0(X, \Omega^1)$.
We have a natural isomorphism $\rH_1(\Jac(X), \bZ)=\rH_1(X, \bZ)$.
Fix a point $x \in X$. We then get a map $f_x \colon X \to \Jac(X)$ as follows. For $y \in X$, choose a path $\rho$ from $x$ to $y$ in $X$. We then get an element of $V^*$ by integrating over $\rho$. The choice of $\rho$ is not unique, but the difference of any two choices lies in $L$, so the resulting elements of $V^*$ is well-defined up to $i(L)$. The map $f_x$ takes $y$ to this element of $V^*/i(L)$.
One can show that $f_x^*$ induces an isomorphism $\rH^0(\Jac(X), \Omega^1) \to \rH^0(X, \Omega^1)$.
We now give perhaps the most important property of $\Jac(X)$. Let $\Pic(X)$ denote the group of isomorphic classes of line bundles on $X$, and let $\Pic^0(X)$ be the subgroup consisting of those of degree 0.
Proposition. We have a natural isomorphism $\Jac(X) \to \Pic^0(X)$.
Proof. Consider the exponential sequence on $X$:$$ 0 \to \bZ \to \cO \to \cO^{\times} \to 0. $$
Taking cohomology, we obtain an exact sequence$$ 0 \to \rH^1(X, \cO) / \rH^1(X, \bZ) \to \rH^1(X, \cO^{\times}) \to \rH^2(X, \bZ) \to 0. $$
Identifying $\rH^1(X, \cO)$ with $V^*$ by Serre duality, the group on the left is $\Jac(X)$. The group in the middle is $\Pic(X)$. We have a natural identification $\rH^2(X, \bZ)=\bZ$, under which the right map is the degree map $\Pic(X) \to \bZ$. Thus $\Jac(X)$ maps isomorphically to $\Pic^0(X)$. ◾
Algebraic theory
A good reference for this section is Chapter III of Milne's notes on abelian varieties.
Attempt at a definition
The definition of the Jacobian in the complex case was inherently analytic, and does not carry over to the algebraic case. However, we can use one of the results we proved about the Jacobian, namely that its points parametrize degree 0 line bundles on $X$, to give a definition valid over any field. This is similar to our previous discussion of the dual abelian variety.
From now on, we fix a field $k$, and let $X/k$ be a curve. We want to give $\Pic^0(X)$ an algebraic structure. To do this, we must make sense of families of degree 0 line bundles on $X$ over a base scheme $T$. This is not hard to do: such a family is just a line bundle on $X_T=X \times T$, which restricts to degree 0 in each fiber. Let $F(T)$ be the set of isomorphism classes of such bundles. One might then hope that $F$ is representable, and define the Jacobian in this manner.
First obstruction to representability
Unfortunately, $F$ is not representable. There are two obstacles to representability. The first is that line bundles on $T$ cause problems. To see this, suppose $F$ were represented by some variety $J$. Let $L$ be a line bundle on $T$, and write $p \colon X_T \to T$ for the projection. The line bundle $p^*(L)$ on $X_T$ is trivial on each fiber, and therefore of degree 0 in fiber, and thus belongs to $F(T)$. There should therefore be a map $f \colon T \to J$ such that $p^*(L)$ is isomorphic to $f^*(\cL)$, where $\cL$ is some universal bundle on $J$. However, since $p^*(L)$ is trivial in each fiber, $f$ must map all of $T$ to the same point (the one corresponding to the trivial bundle on $X$), and so $f^*(\cL)$ is trivial. But $p^*(L)$ need not be trivial.
This problem can be fixed by simply killing all the bundles that come from $T$. Precisely, define $G(T)$ to be the quotient of $F(T)$ by the subgroup $p^*(\Pic(T))$. Then the above paragraph shows that we should work with $G$ instead of $F$.
Second obstruction to representability
However, $F$ suffers from another problem which prevents it, and $G$, from being representable: it is not necessarily a sheaf. In fact, if $k'/k$ is a Galois extension with group $\Gamma$ then the natural map $F(k) \to F(k')^{\Gamma}$ need not be a bijection, which is a requirement for representability. (Note that $F$ and $G$ have the same field-value points, so this fails for $G$ as well.) Precisely, we have the following picture:
Proposition. Let $k'/k$ be a Galois extension of group $\Gamma$. Then there is a natural exact sequence$$ 0 \to \Pic(X) \to \Pic(X_{k'})^{\Gamma} \to \Br(k) $$
In particular, given $L \in \Pic(X_{k'})$ there is an obstruction in $\Br(k)$ measuring the failure of $L$ to descend to $X$.
Proof. We first show that the left map is injective. In other words, if $L$ and $L'$ are two line bundles on $X$ which are isomorphic over $X_{k'}$, then $L$ and $L'$ are isomorphic. Let $i$ be an isomorphism over $X_{k'}$. For $\sigma \in \Gamma$, the map $i^{\sigma}$ is also an isomorphism $L \to L'$, and thus differs from $i$ by an element $c_{\sigma}$ of $\Aut(L)=(k')^{\times}$. One easily sees that $c$ satisfies the cocycle condition, and thus defines an element of $\rH^1(\Gamma, (k')^{\times})$, which vanishes by Hilbert's Theorem 90. Thus $c$ is a coboundary, i.e., of the form $c_{\sigma}=(\sigma \alpha)/\alpha$ for some $\alpha \in (k')^{\times}$. One easily sees that $\alpha^{-1} i$ is a Galois-invariant isomorphism $L \to L'$ over $X_{k'}$, and thus descends to $X$.
We now construct an element of $\Br(k)$ measuring the obstruction of an element of $\Pic(X_{k'})^{\Gamma}$ to come form $\Pic(X)$. The basic reason such an obstruction exists is because an element of $\Pic(X_{k'})^{\Gamma}$ is a line bundle $L$ on $X_{k'}$ such that $\sigma^*(L)$ is isomorphic to $L$ for each $\sigma \in \Gamma$, but these isomorphisms are not required to satisfy any sort of compatibilities, which is needed for descent. In fact, the failure of the compatibilities defines a 2-cocycle which gives the Brauer obstruction. Suppose $L \in \Pic(X_{k'})^{\Gamma}$, and for each $\sigma \in \Gamma$ choose an isomorphism $i_{\sigma} \colon L \to \sigma^*(L)$. Then $\sigma^*(i_{\tau}) \circ i_{\sigma}$ and $i_{\sigma \tau}$ are two isomorphisms $L \to (\sigma \tau)^* L$, and thus differ by an element $c_{\sigma,\tau}$ of $\Aut(L)=(k')^{\times}$. It is easy to see that $c$ satisfies the 2-cocycle condition, and thus defines an element of $\rH^2(\Gal(k'/k), (k')^{\times}) \subset \Br(k)$. If this 2-cocycle is a coboundary, then the choice of $i$'s can be modified to give descent data on $L$, and $L$ belongs to $\Pic(X)$. This completes the proof. ◾
Example. Take $X$ to be a curve which is isomorphic to $\bP^1$ over $k'$ but not over $k$, e.g., the curve over $k=\bR$ given by $X^2+Y^2=-Z^2$. Then $\Pic(X_{k'})$ is isomorphic to $\bZ$, and thus contains $\Pic(X)$ with finite index, and so $\Gamma$ acts trivially on $\Pic(X_{k'})$. But the bundle $\cO(1)$ on $X_{k'}$ does not descend to $X$, as this would give an isomorphism $X \to \bP^1$ over $k$.
Remark. Suppose $k$ is a finite extension of $\bQ_p$ and $k'$ is an algebraic closure of $k$. Then $\Br(k)=\bQ/\bZ$, and Lichtenbaum showed that the image of the the map $\Pic(X_{k'})^{\Gamma} \to \Br(k)$ is $N^{-1} \bZ/\bZ$, where $N$ is the gcd of the degrees of divisors on $X$. Thus $\Pic(k)=\Pic(k')^{\Gamma}$ if and only if $X$ has a divisor of degree 1 defined over $k$.
Remark. We have not actually give an example where a line bundle of degree 0 fails to descend, which is the case of interest (as $F(k')=\Pic^0(X_{k'})$). I believe such an example exists if $X$ is a genus 1 curve over a finite extension of $\bQ_p$ without a point.
The case where a rational point exists
In fact, the failure of $G$ to satisfy descent only occurs when $X$ has not $k$-rational points. To see this, suppose $X$ has a $k$-rational point $x$. Define $\cG_x(T)$ to be the category of pairs $(L, i)$ where $L$ is a fiberwise degree 0 line bundle on $X_T$, and $i$ is an isomorphism of $L \vert_{\{x\} \times T}$ with the trivial bundle $\cO_T$. Define $G_x(T)$ to be the set of isomorphism classes in $\cG_x(T)$. The key point is that objects of $\cG_x(T)$ are rigid: they have no automorphisms. This means that if an isomorphism class is invariant, then it has canonical descent data. It follows that $G_x$ is a sheaf. On the other hand, we have the following lemma:
Lemma. The natural map $G_x \to G$, given by forgetting $i$, is an isomorphism.
Proof. If $L$ and $L'$ belong to $G_x$ and $L \cong L' \otimes p^*(L'')$ for some line bundle on $L''$ then, restricting to $\{x\} \times T$, one sees that $L''$ is trivial, and so $L \cong L'$; this proves injectivity. As for surjectivity, suppose $L$ is a line bundle on $X_T$ and let $L_0$ be its restriction to $\{x\} \times T$. Then $L \otimes p^*(L_0^{-1})$ is naturally an element of $G_x$ mapping to $L$ in $G(T)$. ◾
We thus see that, when $X$ has a $k$-point, $G$ is a sheaf.
Theorem. Suppose $X$ has a $k$-point. Then the sheaf $G$ is representable. The representing scheme is denoted $\Jac(X)$, and called the Jacobian of $X$.
If $X$ does not have a point then $G$ is not necessarily a sheaf, and thus not necessarily representable. However, one can replace $G$ with its sheafification, and this turns out to be representable. Thus one can define the Jacobian of $X$ even when $X$ does not have a point.
Construction of the Jacobian
We now sketch the proof of the representability of $G$ in the case that $X$ has a $k$-rational point $x$. Let $X^{(r)}$ be the $r$th symmetric power of $X$, i.e., the quotient of $X^r$ by the action of the symmetric group $S_r$. Points on $X^{(r)}$ defined over $k'$ can be identified with effective divisors on $X_{k'}$ of degree $r$. We will consider $X^{(g)}$, where $g$ is the genus of $X$.
Let $D$ and $D'$ be effective divisors of degree $g$ on $X$. The Riemann--Roch theorem then implies that $\ell(D+D'-g[x]) \ge 1$. By semi-continuity, the locus $U \subset X^{(g)} \times X^{(g)}$ where equality holds is open, and it is not difficult to show that it is non-empty. (Taking $D'=g[x]$, one must find an effective divisor $D$ of degree $g$ with $\ell(D)=1$, or, equivalently $\ell(K-D)=0$. Simply pick $g$ points $x_1, \ldots, x_g$ of $X$ such that the restriction map $\rH^0(X, \Omega^1) \to \prod_{i=1}^g T_{x_i}^*$ is an isomorphism.) Given $(D, D') \in U$, there is thus a non-zero meromorphic function $f$ on $X$, unique up to scaling, such that $D''=\div(f)+D+D'-g[x]$ is effective. We define a map $U \to X^{(g)}$ by taking $(D, D')$ to $D''$. By working systematically with families of divisors, one shows that this is a map of schemes.
One can regard the above map as a rational map $X^{(g)} \times X^{(g)} \dashrightarrow X^{(g)}$. As such, it satisfies the axioms to be a group (it is a group object in the category of varieties with rational maps). Weil showed that any such rational group variety can be upgraded to an actual group variety. Precisely, there exists a group variety $J$ (unique up to isomorphism) and a unique isomorphism of rational group varieties $X^{(g)} \dashrightarrow J$
Finally, one must show that $J$ represents $G$. One first shows that $J$ is proper, and so the rational map $X^{(g)} \dashrightarrow J$ is an actual map. Then, one defines a map $f \colon \Div^0(X) \to J$ as follows. If $D$ is a degree 0 divisor such that $D+g[x]$ is effective, then one regards $D+g[x]$ as an element of $X^{(g)}$ and takes its image in $J$. If $D+g[x]$ is not effective, then one finds a degree 0 divisor $D'$ such that $D+D'+g[x]$ and $D'+g[x]$ are both effective, and defines $f(D)=f(D+D')-f(D')$. Working with families of divisors, $f$ gives a map of functors $G \to J$. One then verifies that it is a bijective on $T$-points.
Basic properties
Many of the basic properties satisfied in the analytic case remain true in the algebraic case.
One can show that $T_0(\Jac(X))=\rH^1(X, \cO)$ using the functor of points of $\Jac(X)$ and the interpretation of the tangent space in terms of dual numbers.
From this, one finds that $\rH^0(\Jac(X), \Omega^1)$ is naturally isomorphic to $\rH^0(X, \Omega^1)$.
One again has a map $f_x \colon X \to \Jac(X)$ given a base point $x \in X(k)$. On field points, this takes a point $y \in X(k)$ to the degree 0 divisor $[y]-[x]$. On $T$-points, it does the same thing, but one must use a relative notion of divisor.
By definition, $\Jac(X)(k)$ is isomorphic to $\Pic^0(X)$.
One again has a comparison between the first (co)homology groups of $X$ and $\Jac(X)$, though this now involves cohomology. This is most easily seen using Kummer theory. Suppose $n$ is prime to the characteristic of $k$, so that we have an exact sequence of sheaves on the étale site of $X$:$$ 0 \to \mu_n \to \bG_m \to \bG_m \to 0 $$
Taking cohomology over $\ol{k}$, and using the fact that every element of $\ol{k}^{\times}$ is an $n$th power, we see that $\rH^1(X_{\ol{k}}, \bG_m)[n] = \rH^1(X_{\ol{k}}, \mu_n)$. Now, $\rH^1(X_{\ol{k}}, \bG_m)=\Pic(X_{\ol{k}})$; since all torsion in this group is of degree 0, we see that $\rH^1(X_{\ol{k}}, \bG_m)[n]=\Jac(X)[n](\ol{k})$. Replacing $n$ with $\ell^n$ and taking an inverse limit, we find $T_{\ell}(\Jac(X)) = \rH^1(X_{\ol{k}}, \bZ_{\ell}(1))$, where the $(1)$ is a Tate twist.
In relative situations
Suppose $C \to S$ is a family of smooth projective curves with geometrically connected fibers. One can then define a functor $G$ just as we did above. When $C$ has a section over $S$, this functor is representable by an abelian scheme $\Jac(C)$, which one would call the relative Jacobian.
One reason this is relevant for us is as follows. Suppose $R$ is a DVR with fraction field $K$, let $X/K$ be a curve, and let $J$ be its Jacobian. Suppose we can find a nice model of $X$ over $R$ (smooth, projective, geometrically connected fibers). Then the relative Jacboian of this model is an abelian scheme extending $J$. This shows that $J$ has good reduction.


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Wirral 54, Morpeth 11
WITH both sides in the relegation places this was a must-win game for both sides given that Wirral had lost at Morpeth earlier in the season with the last play of that game.
Playing with the advantage of the strong wind it was the away side that went into a 0-6 lead within seven minutes as they were presented with two easy penalty opportunities by Jake McKay from in front of the posts.
It was evident that when Wirral had the ball they were able to make progress downfield and after pressure on the Morpeth line a blind side move allowed captain, Craig Harvey to cross over in the corner, the conversion was not made but kicker James Annetts went on to convert all his other kicks.
Morpeth hit back when Wirral did not clear following good use of the wind by the away side, and then gave away a penalty enabling Morpeth to cross over from a 5m line out to extend their lead to 5-11.
In the five minutes before half-time, Wirral ran in two tries through Chris Crowley and Matt Loon to give Wirral a 19-11 lead at half time.
At the start of the second half, Wirral seemed to get bogged down in their own half instead of using the wind to clear their lines and it wasn't until the 63rd minutes that they managed their next score and the try bonus point when Paul Lewis dived over in the corner after much Wirral pressure, 26-11.
In the last quarter of the game and playing with confidence, Wirral ran in a further four tries through James Annetts, Sam Broadbent, Hayden Long and a second for Matt Loon.
One of tries was an exhibition of phenomenal passing as the ball went through numerous pairs of hands before ending with a try in the corner.
This gave Wirral a thoroughly deserved 54-11 win and thus eases their situation towards the nether regions of the league as they made considerable ground on the teams directly above them.
Next week Wirral can improve the situation with a win at bottom of the table, Ilkley.


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Ten Simple (But Important) Things To Remember About Bengal Cat Breeders In Georgia | Bengal Cat Breeders In Georgia
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– One very important element to think about in purchasing a Bengal cat is the actual cost. But if you would like to have a Bengal into your house, you should really well know it's a rare breed. With rarity comes the large cost, and that means you should anticipate a Bengal cat could price from 500 USD to about 5,000 USD, based on what Bengal quality you would like.
As you probably already know, there are 3 main types of Bengals-pet quality, breeder quality, and display quality. Pet quality Bengals price 500-1,000 USD while a breeder or show quality Bengal might price from 1,500-5,000 USD (reveal Bengals may be expensive depending upon the breeder).
Besides the actual purchase of the Bengal, you should also take note of the fundamental expenses in maintaining or maintaining it. Here are some factors so that You Might Have an idea of just how much a Bengal could cost:
Micro-chipping is essential for the identification of your Bengal. It actually makes a difference especially in the event that you lose your kitty by opportunity. Embedding a microchip in your cat can cost you 50 USD.
Sterilization (spaying/neutering)
On the flip side, sterilization of your Bengal cat may cost you basically 100 USD in case you want it done n your healthy kitten. Sterilizing your Bengal can cost up to 200 USD if your cat has complications. Bengal Cat Breeders In Georgia
The cost of the breeder cat foods varies from time to time, depending on the price of raw materials. You should keep yourself updated with the price variations in the community grocery store.
Medical care
Vet care and vaccines should be regarded too. This may also have possible emergency care, hospitalization, nutritional supplements, and other medications. This is a very important factor in determining how far a Bengal can cost. Vaccinations cost 50-70 USD, whilst flea and de-worming drugs cost 20 USD.
Insuring your Bengal cat might genuinely help you in the total medical cost to getting you reunited with your Bengal (if you lost it). Including this on your Bengal budget is crucial. Bengal cat insurance can cost 30 USD monthly.
Grooming and coaching equipment
You should have these to make certain that your Bengal keeps clean and learns proper behavior, especially in the bathroom. Using a tidy and well-trained Bengal can cost a lot but it is going to definitely be worthwhile. Grooming and training your Bengal cat may cost 20 USD. Bengal Cat Breeders In Georgia
The amount of money required in acquiring a Bengal cat also depends upon where you're going to get your Bengal. In case you decide to get your cat from a reputable breeder, then you should be preparing a bigger amount. But if you are likely to receive your Bengal cat from a rescue center, it is only going to cost you a lot less since you'll be adopting the cat. Regardless, you should still think about the costs in keeping your Bengal cat.


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BOS at SDHK Hässleholm!
Great news from Swedish Toy club speciality show in Hässleholm today!
BOS CAC BOB-Intermediate and Reserve BIS-Intermediate was our co-owned Elith Joy To The World "Gun"
And BM4 with R-CAC was Elith I Don't Need A Reason "Lucas", owner Madeleine Eriksmoen.
Thanks to the judges Tijana Konrad (breed judge) and Bengt Bogren (BIS judge) for appreciating our breeding.
Huge congratulations and well done to Madeleine Eriksmoen!


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My opinions on matters of the day that, generally, have pissed me off. Being described as a 'Surly Curmudgeon', by those who meet me on a good day, I have a poor regard for the human species. This is my place for my free speech- not bloody yours. Crap under your own rock.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Take the blue pill, the blue pill...
I hurt all over and I'm not happy about having to produce ID to buy an OTC medicine.
Shower, hot lemon drink and it's goodnight from me...
6 comments:
- Rick said...
Now's our chance to be bad.
But nothing comes to mind. :(
- 26/7/06 7:43 pm
- Murray said...
I'll cover you Oz.
Back in the box young fella.
Don't forget who owns the artillery round here.
- 27/7/06 12:33 am
the blue pill. isn't that for old fells, pornstars and those deluded that the female orgasm is worthwhile?
- 27/7/06 2:19 pm
- Oswald Bastable said...
That line goes back a bit futher than that!
- 27/7/06 5:36 pm
- Rick said...
Oh that's right, there's a Dual Entente of cranky blokes with guns to contend with now.
- 27/7/06 11:54 pm
- Murray said...
Watchoo talkn bout target... I mean Willis.
- 29/7/06 8:50 pm


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Restoran Ming Seng Hwang @ Taman Dixon
Location: Opposite Yun Nam Steamboat Restaurant
Food: 3.8/5
Service: 3/5
Cleanliness: 3/5
Visit reviewed: 15/11/10
Black Pepper Lamb Chop with Rice RM6.00
The Black Pepper Lamb Chop was surprisingly tender and delicious. The meat can be bite through effortlessly. The savoury gravy had mild spiciness from the black pepper with a hint of sweetness.
Tomato Cuttlefish with Rice RM6.00
The Cuttlefish was cooked till soft and stir-fry with Tomato sauce. Appetizing and goes well with rice. Nothing much to be bragged home about though.


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Dover AFBCommunity
Employment & Economy
Though it has the smallest number of residents of Delaware's three counties, Kent County's diverse economy, low cost of living and doing business, central location and pleasant lifestyle have helped it grow and succeed. In terms of population, there was a 8.9 percent increase between 2010 and 2017, according to the U.S. Census.
Dover is the state's second-largest city, the county seat and the state capital. The city is the linchpin for Central Delaware's industry and commerce, as well as the home of Dover Air Force Base. But the base is far from Kent County's sole economic engine.
According to the U.S. Census, the county has a population of about 176,824, and more than 18,000 veterans call the county home. Of those over the age of 25, 86 percent have a high school diploma or higher and 23 percent have a bachelor's degree or higher. Mean travel time to work is about 26 minutes. Per capita personal income was about $26,000, and the median household income was approximately $55,000.
Kent County has no sales tax — in fact, the whole state of Delaware has no general sales tax, no inventory tax and no state real property taxes; local real property taxes are very low. The unemployment rate of the county was 4.8 percent in July 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
For more information on business and the economy in Kent County, visit the Kent Economic Partnership at www.kentpartnership.org or the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce at www.cdcc.net.
Land and Sea
Norfolk Southern Railway's freight service runs through Kent County. Other rail service, such as Amtrak passenger service, is available in Northern Delaware and is convenient for Kent County. Amtrak provides frequent service to Washington, D.C.; Richmond, Virginia; New York; and Boston. Also, SEPTA Regional Rail commuter service, connecting southeastern Pennsylvania to northern Delaware, can be accessed by Kent County residents as well.
Kent County is about an hour away to the Port of Wilmington at the mouth of the Christina River, approximately 65 miles from Atlantic shipping lanes. Rail access to the port is available via Norfolk Southern with railcar loading docks next to terminal warehouses. The port's facility is a world-class marine terminal encompassing 308 acres of land. It includes seven ship berths for general cargo, one tanker berth, one floating berth for ships that carry wheeled cargo, and a multipurpose autoberth on the Delaware River, as well as one of the largest dock-side cold storage facilities in the nation.
Business in Delaware
Since its charter as part of William Penn's Delaware Colony and prosperous centuries of farming, the area has gradually become a center for name-brand manufacturing. Kraft Foods produces gelatin, puddings, desserts, rice and other foods. Procter & Gamble makes disposable wet wipe paper products. Edgewell Personal Care Operations (formerly Energizer Holdings Inc.) is made up of established consumer brands including Schick, Playtex and Banana Boat. Eagle Group is a major manufacturer of commercial food service equipment and a wide range of products for other industry segments, including supermarkets, retail merchandising and display, and health care and cleanroom equipment. Hirsh Industries makes file cabinets and other organizing products.
NASA astronauts who went to the moon and crews of the Space Shuttle have worn spacesuits made at ILC Dover, though the company has relocated a little to the south to the hamlet of Frederica, also known as Frogtown because of its nearby marsh.
Dover Air Force Base
The base occupies about 3,900 acres southeast of Dover. According to its most recent economic impact statistics, Dover Air Force Base's total resources are valued at $5.7 billion. This approximate figure includes aircraft, capital assets such as land and buildings, equipment, retail sales, base operations and maintenance outlays. The base's total economic impact in fiscal year 2016 was approximately $564 million, which included salaries, retiree pay, local contracts and local area expenditures within a 50-mile radius. Secondary jobs created as a result of the base are estimated at 2,275. The Dover Air Force Base workforce consists of 6,100 military personnel: 3,200 active duty, 1,800 reservists and 1,100 civilians. It also supports approximately 5,000 family members. For more information, visit www.dover.af.mil.
National Resources
At the national level such websites as www.linkedin.com, www.monster.com, www.careerbuilder.com and www.indeed.com have extensive search capabilities as well as resume tips, forum support and professional networking options.
The National Military Spouse Network, a networking, mentoring and professional development organization, has a wealth of career information at its website, www.nationalmilitaryspousenetwork.org. The group aims to help military spouses build a meaningful, sustained career path and offers a library of articles that touch on topics from entrepreneurship, resume tips, self-promotion and more as well as a membership-only discussion forum. The organization also features companies that are military spouse-owned or military spouse-friendly on its Homefront Business Listings page.
Local Resources
Delaware Department of Labor Division of Employment and Training
655 S. Bay Road, Suite 2H
Dover, DE 19901
The Delaware Department of Labor's Division of Employment and Training functions as a one-stop, integrated employment and training service. Here job seekers can find occupation skills training; re-employment, job-seeker and employer services; resource rooms; veterans' assistance; work opportunity tax credits; a program for migrant workers and seasonal farmworkers; a foreign labor certification program; labor market information; and workshops.
State of Delaware
Delaware Human Resource Management
122 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. S
Dover, DE 19901
The Human Resource Management section of the state of Delaware lists current state jobs and provides other useful job-seeker resources and tools.
Kent County
Kent County Employment
555 Bay Road
Dover, DE 19901 302-744-2310
Kent County job opportunities are listed on the county's website. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
City of Dover
15 Loockerman Plaza
Dover, DE 19903
Those looking for work with the city of Dover can find what they need at the city's human resources office, which recruits and selects qualified applicants to fill job vacancies.
City of Harrington
106 Dorman St.
Harrington, DE 19952
Job openings are posted on the city website, where a PDF version of the employment application can be printed out and completed. Applications also can be picked up at City Hall.
City of Milford
10 SE Second St.
Milford, DE 19963
Those interested in employment in the city of Milford, "the Garden City of Twin Counties" (part of Milford is in Sussex County to the south), can find up-to-date information at the city's website.
Town of Smyrna
27 S. Market Street Plaza
Smyrna, DE 19977
Employment opportunities for Smyrna are posted on the town's website.
An employment agency can offer posts ranging from high-level administration to warehouse work. Many employers use agencies as their human resources department. Agencies advertise, interview, test and manage payroll. A temp-to-perm arrangement allows the employer and prospective employee to evaluate each other before committing to permanent employment.
Municipal and regional chambers of commerce include local employment agencies in their member lists, along with contact information. See Page 17 for a list of chambers of commerce in Kent County.
Always keep your resume up-to-date and have several versions that target specific industries and highlight your skills that fit their job descriptions.
Compile several reference lists with a good variety of people and former business associates. Be sure to first ask each if you can use them as references.
Compose a comprehensive, catchy and succinct cover letter of no more than a page (this is no place to ramble). It will introduce you and your desire to work for the company. Have a knowledgeable friend check it for errors; misspelled words and bad grammar hint at carelessness and indifference. Know what the company does, and highlight skills, work experience and education that apply to the position.
Maintain a positive, professional and broad-based presence on social media such as Facebook and LinkedIn; almost all employers search social media sites to vet job candidates, and your absence there will raise red flags. Also be aware that images and comments posted spur-of-the-moment can be searched out forever and come back to haunt you.
Be prepared for an interview at any time. When you submit your application, a supervisor may want to talk immediately, or the phone may ring with a call from a hiring director. Compose — and rehearse — your one-minute self-promotional speech on who you are, an achievement or two and your strengths. It's not vanity to make a good first impression. If a supervisor wants to know why she should hire you, be ready.
Always follow up with thank-you letters and calls. Even today, a letter, as well as the quick-response email, will separate you from a surprising number of the other applicants — to your advantage — and keep your name fresh in the interviewer's mind. Judicious calls display your continued interest. Writing out beforehand what you want to say helps. So does rehearsal.
Be aware that due to the usually huge numbers of applicants, most companies are able to follow up only with candidates in whom they are interested. Don't take it personally if you are not notified that you did not get the job.
Federal Jobs
Visit www.usajobs.gov to search for Department of Defense jobs at Dover AFB.
NAF Jobs
For information about nonappropriated fund position jobs at Dover, including openings in dining areas, recreation areas and more, call 302-677-6581/6582 or visit www.nafjobs.org.
Exchange Jobs
For Base Exchange jobs, visit the AAFES career page at https://tinyurl.com/wfzxj and search for Dover.
Delaware Small Business Development Center
The Delaware Small Business Development Center offers small-business resources and workshops for those looking to start a business. Visit the Small Business Development Center's location in Dover at 1200 N. Dupont Highway, Room 108, or call 302-678-1555 for more information.
Open for Business, Kent County
Another resource for entrepreneurs is free business development sessions available at the Kent County Levy Court Building, Room 220, each month. Entrepreneurs looking to start or expand a business can benefit from the various agencies that are on hand to provide assistance at the sessions. Agencies include the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, the Delaware Center for Enterprise Development, the Delaware Economic Development Office, the Delaware Small Business & Technology Development Center, and the Kent Economic Partnership. For more information, contact the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce at 302-734-7513.
Small Business Resources
Learn the steps to start and grow a small business at USA.gov's Small Business website. The platform features hand-picked government websites helpful to small business owners. Learn about business taxes and incentives, financing a business, importing and exporting, federal government contracting, state business resources and more. The website also provides information on a wide range of programs and services to help veterans, women, minorities and the economically disadvantaged start or grow a business.


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Brief about Stephen Malkmus: By info that we know Stephen Malkmus was born at 1966-05-30. And also Stephen Malkmus is American Musician.Stephen Malkmus's quotation" section for more.
A good voice isn't so important. It's more important to sound really unique.Tags: Good, Unique, Voice
I'm not sure if you can blame everything on the American way of life, but the United States are big. So, if you have a lot of people there, the percentage of stupid people is bound to be higher.Tags: Blame, Life, Stupid
Almost every band has somebody who's the main songwriter and who has a vision, a very clear idea of how a song should be.Tags: Idea, Song, Vision
I guess the majority of people who want to ban certain musicians are the ones who are so proud of everything America stands for.Tags: America, Musicians, Proud
I like that band Get Hustle. They're cool live. I haven't heard their records, though.Tags: Cool, Hustle, Though
I'm more into describing a scenario and I move around in that scenario.Tags: Describing, Move, Scenario
If a voice is just too nice, without an edge, it kinda all flows by. You forget it. You don't listen to the lyrics.Tags: Forget, Nice, Voice
The lyrics are different from Nick Cave songs and lyrics. His songs are very narrative.Tags: Lyrics, Narrative, Songs
There's no point that an album should sound like a watered down version of another album.Tags: Another, Point, Sound
We always did our own mixing.Tags: Mixing
What producers did was mostly recording in the studio, so it never changed our sound just that much.Tags: Changed, Sound, Studio
But, then again, I wouldn't call myself an indie-rock supporter even if there are some really good bands out there and there will always be some real good new bands.Tags: Again, Good, Real
I think the focus of the media changes. At the moment the more electronic stuff like trip-hop was the flavor of the month, just a little while ago. It all depends on the angle, from which point of view you see it.Tags: Focus, Moment, While
If you want to be negative about the whole thing you can say all guitar bands after the Beatles were just a waste of time because the Beatles were the best. I think it's far better to give new records a try.Tags: Best, Give, Time
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Years ago, when I was an A student in college, I almost flunked gym class because I exceeded the number of allowed class cuts. I always detested exercise of any kind except tennis, which I mostly liked because my high school boyfriend was a champion tennis player. I continued to play tennis on and off through college, even after breaking up with the boyfriend. I played occasionally after I married and had three small children very close together.
At some point, I just stopped.
When my children were small, I spent my days as an increasingly frustrated stay-at-home parent. When the youngest child was 3, I returned to school — and at about the same time I decided I needed to get in shape. I began a running regimen around the neighborhood. Running time allowed me space to think.
After earning my graduate degree and returning to teaching, I continued to run. I became more serious about it, even purchasing a pulse meter to assure that my heart rate reached the max each time.
Now I am in my 60s. These days, I mostly walk as fast as I can for 30 minutes three times a week — no need for a pulse meter! People much older than I frequently run by me, and I feel envious that I cannot run with them. But running irritates my arthritic knee as well as my intermittent plantar fasciitis.
I need planning and discipline to continue my exercising. I would much rather read The Times or my latest book, especially when it is raining. I usually fast-walk in the morning because then I can forget about it for the day. When I leave it until later, it looms as more and more of a chore.
I also take an Iyengar yoga class each Wednesday morning — and pay for it in advance to minimize my non-attendance. As Woody Allen said, "Seventy percent of success … is showing up." Last week my knee was achy, so I avoided some of the standing poses. The previous week I had to be careful of my elbow and avoid putting too much weight on it. I figure as long as my aches and pains keep moving around, I am OK.
I continue to exercise because I believe the old adage "use it or lose it" is true. A couple of years ago I had back surgery to remove a painful spinal cyst. The weeks of not walking or stretching before the surgery and after showed me how quickly muscles can deteriorate. Following my surgery, I felt exhausted after a fairly slow walk. It took me a couple of months to return to my usual energy level.
My mother stayed in fairly good shape until my father became ill and they no longer were able to go on long walks around the neighborhood together. After he died, she had a difficult time being motivated to do anything. My sisters and I tried to persuade her that walking would be good for her, but all she could manage was an occasional chair exercise class at her assisted-living center. Her muscles continued to weaken, and eventually we had to buy one of those horrible chairs that propel people to a standing position when they can no longer manage this by themselves. What a depressing thought. And what a good motivator for me.
I keep exercising because I love walking around the Lafayette Reservoir with my husband and dog. The almost 5-mile hike, offering gorgeous views of woods and wildlife, involves many hills. I would be unable to keep pace with them both unless I fast-walked in between times.
As I grow older, I notice how people age at different rates. Some people look old at 60 while others seem vigorous in their 80s. Exercise affects the way people move, whether slowly and stiffly or quickly and flexibly. To me, the way people move — rather than how many wrinkles they have — is an indicator of vitality.
As long as I can, I hope to continue my fitness routine, fighting against the inevitability of time and aging.
Montali lives in Berkeley. She recently returned to writing personal essays and short stories. She has a degree in English and a masters in education and taught for several years before becoming a real estate agent in Berkeley. She is retired from real estate.
My Turn is a forum for readers to recount an experience related to health or fitness. Submissions should be no more than 500 words. They are subject to editing and condensation and become the property of The Times. Please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. We read every essay but can't respond to every writer.
Exercise is a life stage, at any stage
Years ago, when I was an A student in college, I almost flunked gym class because I exceeded the number of allowed class cuts. I always detested exercise of any kind except tennis, which I mostly liked because my high school boyfriend was a champion tennis player. I continued to play tennis on and off through college, even after breaking up with the boyfriend. I played occasionally after I married and had three small children very close together.


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OMC Da Rain Pounded!!!
Ifin yous can't see da video, yous can see it hewe. 🙂
Well da wains came and da heavens gwumbled. And since wees kuldn't get on da 'putew fuw long, wees fawt wees wuld shawe a video of sis Lexi playin' wiff da Cat's Meow. Membew hers 15 yeaws old. Yous wuldn't know it fwum dis video. MOL
And a foto of meez watchin and listenin' tu da stowm. Mommy wus so purroud of meez. 🙂 Well meez hid sum, but meez also stayed close tu mommy sum. Hopefully wees will be able tu get on da putew latew so wees can wight a stowwy postee fuw yous tu wead tumowwo
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PORT-AU-PRINCE (PIX11) — Carnival celebrations in Haiti's capital turned to mourning after dozens were electrocuted atop a float.
Nadia Lochard, a coordinator for the Department of Civil Protection, told NBC that there are at least 20 dead, and 46 injured.
A float belonging to one band Barikad Crew traveled into the path of a low-hanging wire, and someone on the float reached up to push it out of the way, witnesses say.
In a bright flash of light and sparks, panic ensued and float passengers tried jumping into the crowd, which caused even more injuries.
The President of the small country offered his "sincerest condolences":
#Kanaval2015 quickly changed from tweets and pictures of jubilation to grief.
Though the festival traditionally lasts three days, many have called for it to be ended early. An announcement will come later Tuesday.


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Good afternoon everyone, I would like to take this opportunity to hope you had a Merry Christmas and I hope that you received everything you wished for, especially if it includes Alloa FC winning some much needed points and moving up this league.
Standing in our way today are Stranraer FC and we welcome Derek Ferguson, along with his coaches, players, directors and supporters. Derek has done a tremendous job in difficult circumstances since taking over from Gerry Brittan and knowing him as a player I have no doubt that he will have his team playing a passing game as much as possible. Derek will be fondly remembered by our fans for his time here and I recall a chat I had with Stevie Thomson about him as a player at Alloa and he told me that the team only played well when he was in it. By the time he arrived at Hamilton Accies, Derek was unfortunate with injuries, but despite that he always made the team much better when he played – he was truly a wonderful talent.
Stranraer themselves will be equally desperate to win more league points as well and as they showed at Stair Park in our last game on 15th November, 2008 they will fight for the whole ninety minutes, which resulted in them gaining a 2-2 draw in a game which it looked we might gain our first away victory of the season after coming back from being one goal down at the interval. Gregory Tade again played well in that game and has now scored seven goals this season, two of which were against ourselves and he will certainly need watching again today along with Steff McConalogue and Craig Frizzell joining from Cowdenbeath and Elgin respectively I know that Stranraer will offer a real threat up front and we will need to concentrate fully for the 90 minutes if we hope to keep a clean sheet today. Defensively, I like the look of James Creaney, Ian Dobbins, John Kane, and Kevin Nicoll at the back with Scott Black behind them and they have already shown that they'll be difficult to break down this season.
There's no doubt that we need to start collecting league points as soon as possible and that is the way I would like to go into the New Year with another important victory.
I look forward to very difficult game today and hope we can provide you with the result you deserve. As always I thank you for your support.
Allan Maitland - Team Manager
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Operation Transformation is back! The first episode of the new series kicked off on RTÉ One last night where we saw our five leaders start their incredible journey.
We spoke to fitness expert Karl Henry to discuss dramatic weight loss and all that comes with it.
He explained how sudden changes in waistlines can bring about soft skin and loose skin. Watch the video in full above.
Before, After & Beyond
"We see from last year's Operation Transformation leaders that they continue to lose weight - Sean is the example of that, he lost a huge amount of weight, I think nearly six stone at this point," he said.
"There's a couple of considerations there - one is that you have to keep challenging the body, no matter how fit you get, even myself, even people I train with.
"You've got to challenge yourself all the time so no matter how fit you get, changing up your workout, using a different weight or a different route on your cardiovascular work, can work really, really, well," says Karl.
Excess Skin
"In terms of excess skin - the best way to avoid that is to lose weight steadily over a course of time. A realistic approach is nice and steady in terms of food but combined with resistance training as well as cardiovascular," he explained.
"There are certain things that will affect the elasticity of the skin, age being one but genetics is a key component of that too.
"We had somebody - a client - who has lost eight stone with no soft skin what so ever. Now, she's a specific example but it can be done.
"She's got great genetics, lots of weight training combined with cardiovascular work and food. They all work together.
"Weight loss has to be a really rounded approach but slow and steady wins the race in every single way in terms of long-term weight loss but also in terms of reducing the chance of soft skin and excess skin as well."
Operation Transformation 2018: The Stats
David Cryan
Age: 38
Location: Lucan, Co. Dublin
Weight: 19st 4lbs
Mary Diamond
Age: 52
Location: Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo
Weight: 13st
Felicity Moroney
Age: 30
Location: Artane, Co. Dublin
Weight: 18st 9lbs
Sarah O'Callaghan
Age: 27
Location: Ballinagh, Co. Cavan
Weight: 12st 3.5lbs
Wayne O'Donnell
Age: 28
Location: Mallow, Co. Cork
Weight: 17st 12.5lbs
Over the next eight weeks, these five brave leaders will change their diets and lifestyles, while inspiring the nation to join them on TV, radio, and online.
For more info on the Operation Transformation leaders, head over to www/ot.rte.ie
Watch Operation Transformation on RTÉ One every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:30pm or catch up on RTÉ Player now.


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The Swiss surpass the Germans and Austrians when it comes to purchasing power in 2018, shows the latest GfK study. According to the press release, the available net income within each of these countries also varies markedly. None of the federal states or cantons encompassing the countries' capitals top the national rankings as the purchasing power hotspots are found elsewhere.
According to GfK's new study, inhabitants of the Swiss canton of Bern, where the country's government resides, have a 2018 per-capita purchasing power of €37,270. Inhabitants of the Austrian capital federal state of Vienna have €22,817 per person. Inhabitants of Germany's capital federal state of Berlin have a 2018 per-capita purchasing power of €21,033. Therefore, all three capital regions fall below their respective national averages. While the gap is only around two percent for Vienna, Bern and Berlin are both approximately eight percent below their countries' national averages.
Purchasing power measures the available net income of the population, including government subsidies such as unemployment assistance, child benefit and pension contributions. GfK's study illuminates the regional differences both within and between the evaluated countries. GfK forecasts a 2018 per-capita purchasing power of €40,456 for Switzerland. According to the study, the total purchasing power for Switzerland in 2018 is €340.6 bil. (excluding Liechtenstein). In 2018, Austrians have on average €23,282 per person, with a total purchasing power of approximately €204.2 bil. Germany's approximately 82.5 million inhabitants command a total purchasing power of €1,893.8 bil. This corresponds to a per-capita purchasing power of €22,992.
With more than €24,000 per person, Lower Austria and Vorarlberg are Austria's only federal states whose per-capita purchasing power exceeds the national average of €23,282 by more than three percent. Salzburg takes the third place, followed closely by Upper Austria, whose per-capita purchasing power index is just above the national average. The remaining federal states are somewhat below Austria's average, with the federal state of Tyrol in last place, as was the case in the previous year.
As in the previous year, the highest per-capita purchasing power is the cantons of Zug, Schwyz and Nidwalden. Due to the relatively small number of inhabitants, the purchasing power in these three cantons equates to only around five percent of Switzerland's total purchasing power. The most populous canton of Zurich – which is home to around 18 percent of Switzerland's population – has more than €68 bil. purchasing power, which is almost 20 percent of the country's total purchasing power. Zurich also has a high average per-capita purchasing power, coming in at fourth place.
Inhabitants of the second-most populous canton of Bern have almost €38 bil. at their disposal, which comprises around 11 percent of Switzerland's total purchasing power. Even so, the canton ranks only fifteenth out of 26 in the nation's per-capita purchasing power rankings.
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GfK forecasts a total purchasing power of €1,893.8 bil. for Germany in 2018. This is a nominal per-capita increase of 2.8 percent or €633 over the revised forecasted values from last year. In 2018, Germans will consequently have an average per-capita purchasing power of €22,992 available for consumer purchases, accommodation, recreation and saving.
Purchasing power is a measure of the population's disposable net income, including government subsidies such as pension payments, unemployment assistance and child benefit. The 2018 purchasing power increase is based on growing salaries in many industries as well as a stable employment market. A rise in pensions is also anticipated for 2018.
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The United Nations News Center posted a tweet Thursday evening calling for "8 million Americans abroad" to "stop Trump."
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The tweet, published at 9:14 p.m. ET on Thursday, urged American expats to share a voter registration tool on the website of the activist organization Avaaz that states, "U.S. Citizens abroad could defeat Trump … if they voted."
The Web page, titled "The October surprise that will end Trump," allows users to sign up for help registering to vote in the Nov. 8 presidential election and encourages them enlist their friends as well.
"At a time when Trump is trying to divide us, we could help defeat him if we all share this page with EVERYONE. Let's reach every US voter abroad," it reads.
The tweet was deleted within 20 minutes, without explanation.
It may come as no surprise if the UN decided to stick its nose in the US election, but according to the United Nations News Centre, it was just an accident.
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Ari Gaitanis, chief of the U.N. News Services Section, which oversees the twitter account, said it was a mistake.
"That tweet did not originate from the UN News Centre and this was the reason for it being taken down," he told POLITICO. "We're looking into its provenance."
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If your ideal vacation includes learning to prepare seasonal farm-to-table food and eating it in a bucolic country setting, Ireland's Ballymaloe Cookery School fits the bill. The world-renowned program (cookingisfun.ie), launched in 1983 by Darina Allen and her brother, chef Rory O'Connell, is set on a 100-acre organic farm in Shanagarry, County Cork. The school is 40 minutes from Cork City by taxi and 25 minutes from the Cork train station. From Dublin, it's about a three-hour drive (trains, buses are also an option, or even a quick flight into Cork Airport). Ballymaloe's gardens and greenhouses provide most of the vegetables, fruits and herbs; the Allens dairy cows supply milk, cheese and butter. And being so close to the sea, fresh fish is obtained in nearby Ballycotton.
Many amateur foodies head to Ballymaloe for half-day afternoon classes in subjects as diverse as beekeeping and butter-making (what Darina calls "forgotten skills"), in addition to more current topics like fermentation and sushi. Sessions range from $118 for topics like 10 Great Brunch Recipes to $230 for Butchering, Charcuterie and Sausage Making. There are also one-, two- and five-day course offerings. Ballymaloe's intensive 12-week certification curriculum is for those interested in pursuing a career in the food industry or anyone who aspires to cook more confidently at home. It focuses on basic culinary principles, professional techniques and exposure to international cuisines.
Morning practical classes are small—a maximum of eight students per teacher divided among four kitchens. The dishes they prepare are then served buffet style as the noonday meal for participants and guests. Afternoon lectures and demonstrations are open to visitors. On a recent visit, there were 62 immersion students from seven different countries ranging in age from their early twenties to a few in their sixties. Most stay on site at the school's self-catering cottages, which are shared with up to 12 people.
Two miles away, Ballymaloe House, a Michelin-starred country manor house, offers luxurious guest accommodations. In 1964, Myrtle Allen, Darina's mother-in-law, an enterprising farmer's wife and accomplished cook, opened the Yeats Room in the home she shared with her husband, Ivan, and their six children for guests to discover well-prepared Irish food made with ingredients from their farm and surrounding areas. Now in her nineties, Myrtle remains a vibrant presence at Ballymaloe, while Hazel Allen, another daughter-in-law, oversees the hotel. Darina's daughter-in-law Rachel, married to son Isaac, is a frequent teacher at the cookery. She first came to study from Dublin and has gone on to become a highly acclaimed TV personality, author and journalist. Other Allens include Darina's husband, Tim, an accomplished horticulturist who oversees the gardens, and Penny Allen, also a teacher and fermentation devotee. In this close-knit family, wholesome food remains central.
A version of this article appeared in the March 2015 issue of Connecticut Cottages & Gardens with the headline: Ballymaloe Cookery School.


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THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) and consultants of the NSTRen Consortium signed on Friday a contract for construction of the Philippine National Railway Clark Phase 1, connecting Tutuban and Malolos.
Prior to the contract signing, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) representative Tetsuya Yamada said the PNR Clark Phase 1 or the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project, which it will finance, will be a "game changer" for public transportation.
The project is expected to break ground either by yearend or by January.
Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd., Katahira & Engineers International, Tonichi Engineering Consultants, Inc., Pacific Consultants CO., Ltd., Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. serve as the main consultants, while DCCD Engineering Corp., Engineering and Development Corporation of the Philippines, J.F. Cancio & Associates, Schema Konsult, Inc., SMEC Philippines, Inc. and TCGI Engineers are the sub-consultants for the project.
According to the contract signed by DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade and Oriental Consultants Global, Ltd. Manila office general manager Yuji Asano, the payment for these consultants shall not exceed $52,175,124.00.
DOTr also signed a procurement contract with Mitsubishi Corp. on the same day for an additional 120 Light Rail Vehicles with a minimum capacity of 1,388 passengers, to extend the Light Rail Transit Line 1 to Cavite. This will add 12 more kilometers to LRT-1, which has undergone a lengthy bidding process since October 2016.
"The final contract price is not only within budget, but is also approximately 20% lower than the bid price of the next-ranked bidder," DOTr assistant secretary Timothy John R. Batan said in a statement.
The Cavite extension project will finally start construction next year and is expected to be completed by 2022.
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When shopping for art supplies, you might find yourself in the paper aisle (like the one at the Plaza Art in Rockville, Maryland, pictured at the end of this article) and think, Why are there so many different types of paper? Isn't it all just...paper?
There are some big differences in paper quality and if you're a beginning watercolorist or printmaker, it might be a little overwhelming to try and figure out which paper is best for which project. Some paper is quite expensive, and with good reason. This guide will give you a little background on the science and history of paper, so next time you need to buy paper, you'll know what all the labels mean:
What's the deal with expensive paper?
One of the greatest misconceptions about paper is that all paper is made from trees. Paper can be made from almost any fibrous plant material containing cellulose but fine watercolor, printmaking and drawing papers are almost always made from cotton rag. In fact, paper in Europe was made exclusively from vellum, linen or cotton rags until the mid-1800s.
Why use fine papers?
Fine papers are well worth their cost. Cotton rag is better for professional work because it holds up more reliably over time than paper made from wood pulp. Paper made with cotton rag also maintains integrity under moisture; it does not fall apart when wet. This is why heavy, cotton-based papers are used in many printmaking techniques.
What is the difference between hot press and cold press paper?
The key difference between hot press and cold press is texture. Hot press paper is smooth, whereas cold press paper is textured. Cold press paper has a rougher, heavier tooth—the small bumps and grooves in the paper soak up paint and other mediums more readily than hot press. Hot press has a much smoother and less permeable surface, so pigment rests on top of the surface and appears more vibrant. Because of this smoothness, very watery paint can settle in "back-runs" and "flowers." Hot press is better for painting precise, hard lines because it does not absorb water as quickly as cold press; allowing you to re-wet and rework areas more easily.
Hot press papers can be made by pressing the paper between two hot glazing rollers, or by passing it through cold metal rollers under a very high pressure. Hot press is much smoother than cold press.
Cold press paper is made by pressing paper between metal rollers. It is sometimes referred to as "NOT," indicating that it is NOT hot pressed. A good way to remember the difference between hot and cold press is this: cold press is like skin, it gets "goosebumps" because it's cold! If the paper is bumpy, it's cold press.
Plate and Vellum paper
Vellum is similar to cold press, with a bit of a tooth. Plate is smooth like hot press. Rough press paper is much rougher than cold press; it has a super bumpy texture. Traditional vellum paper is made from calf skin and modern vellum is made with plasticized cotton. Vellum is very thin, strong and translucent.
What does mould-made mean?
Mould-made paper is made with a rotating cylinder mould. The mould picks up paper stock and deposits it onto a moving belt to create sheets. The resulting paper mimics the quality of handmade paper. Handmade paper is created using moulds like the one pictured above--handmade moulds are basically wooden frames that hold a screen. The screen picks up the cotton fibers and the wet sheet is laid on felt squares before pressing. Mould-made papers do not tear as easily as machine made (or Fourdrinier) papers because the fibers are interlocked randomly across the sheet. Most machine-made paper tends to result in fibers laying in one direction.
Key Differences in quality
A good way to illustrate the key differences in paper quality is to think about newspaper versus dollar bills. Newspaper is machine-made, with fibers running in one direction—this is why it tears so easily and cleanly when torn in one direction, but not the adjacent direction. US currency, on the other hand, is made from cotton rag and does not tear easily. You can even wash it in the laundry without destroying it!
Deckled Edges
When artist quality paper has "deckled" edges, this means that the edges of the paper are feathered, rather than cut. This feathering on the edges occurs naturally in the production of paper. The reason most papers (like computer paper) have a straight, clean edge is because most papers are trimmed.
Watermarks can be seen by holding a paper up to the light. Fine paper manufacturers typically print or emboss their name or logo onto each sheet as a mark of authenticity and quality.
Sizing has nothing to do with the width or length of the paper
Size is a term that means something completely different than what most people think of when they think of size. Size is a mixture, usually of gelatin (yes, like the kind used in cooking) and water that is added to paper to prevent it from completely soaking up paint or other mediums. Some manufacturers, like Fabriano, use non-animal-based sizing in their papers. Sizing a paper changes its absorbency. Papers that have not been sized are much more absorbent. Sizing helps keep paint on the surface of the page.
Papers may have internal or external sizing. Internal sizing is added to the mix while the sheets are being formed. External sizing is added to the outside of the paper after the sheet has been formed. External sizing is very important in making mediums appear sharper and more vibrant on the surface of the sheet. Many watercolor papers are "hard sized," meaning that they have a lot of sizing added to keep applied colors from feathering and bleeding. Hard sized papers allow paint to dry more slowly.
Sometimes the final step in creating a sheet of fine paper is burnishing. When paper is burnished after sizing, it has a smoother and shinier surface. Agate stone was traditionally used for burnishing but paper can now be rubbed by machine.
Rag Paper
100% cotton rag paper is completely made from cotton rags, with no other fibers added. Paper labelled as "rag paper" will always have some rag in the formula, but may also contain wood cellulose.
Woodfree or Wood Sulfite paper and High Alpha Cellulose
Woodfree paper is made from chemically treated wood pulp. It becomes "wood free" because the chemicals strip away everything that is not cellulose. High alpha cellulose means that a paper contains as much as 93% cellulose and is of the highest quality. This type of paper is good quality, but should be avoided for archival work because the use of chemicals in the manufacturing process can affect things such as pH level. Paper that can last for centuries is called "archival quality paper;" it is typically made of 100% cotton rag and it is made without the use of chemicals.
pH and Acidity
Acid free paper is paper that is made without the use of chemical bleach or alum. pH neutral papers are actually less desirable than pH alkaline papers for archival work.
Optical Brighteners
Optical brighteners or OBAs are chemicals added to paper to make it appear whiter. OBAs have a slight blue tint; these "bluing" agents counteract the natural yellow tint of wood cellulose fibers. However, OBAs increase acidity and reduce paper quality over time.
Paper Weight
Heavier papers can handle more medium on water without buckling or falling apart. Generally, the listed weight indicates how heavy one ream, or 500 sheets, of the paper weighs. Using gsm (grams per square meter) is a more accurate measure of paper thickness because different paper types and brands use different standard sizes for measuring weight. Look at the gsm—the higher the number, the thicker the paper.
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