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Chapter 2 of St. Matthew's Gospel begins with these words:
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him."
First, a few considerations about this text:
- Magi is a term with different meanings. Strictly speaking, it was applied to the priests of Mazdayasna, the religion of Zoroaster. Zoroastrian magi were frequently devoted to astrology (the name then given to the science we now call astronomy). So, in a broad sense, the word magi could be applied to anyone who worked in that science. The New Testament does not say that they were kings. That is a later tradition.
- It will be noted that the text does not say that they were three. They must be at least two, since the term is plural, but later thinkers have discussed whether they were two, three, or even six. The three magi is also a later tradition.
- It is explicitly stated that King Herod was alive. When did Herod die? Since Emil Schürer (1896) it has been assumed that he died in the year 750 ab Urbe condita (a.U.c., since the founding of Rome), which corresponds to year 4 b.C.e. (before the Christian era). From this, many historians deduced that Jesus Christ must have been born before that date. Therefore Dionysius Exiguus, author of the idea of numbering the years since the birth of Christ, would have made a mistake in assigning the year 754 a.U.c. to his birth. But some modern historians think that Herod could have died in the year 753 a.U.c. (year 1 b.C.e.), and that his sons pushed back the beginning of their own reign, thus causing the discrepancy and leading Emil Schürer to a wrong conclusion. Consequently, the most probable date for the birth of Christ would be between the year 7 b.C.e. and the year 2 b.C.e.
The nature of the star that led the magicians to Bethlehem has also led to countless lucubration, more or less credible. The most widespread theories can be classified into several groups:
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- It was a comet. Halley's Comet passed close to the Earth in the year 12 b.C.e., so it should be eliminated. Chinese and Korean astronomers signaled the possible passage of a comet on February 23, 4 b.C.e. Against this theory is the fact that, first, the passage of a comet used to be considered a bad omen, and second, according to Aristotle, comets were meteorological phenomena, so the name star would not be applied to them.
- It was a supernova. This theory was in vogue in the mid-twentieth century, as evidenced by Arthur Clarke's science fiction short story (The Star, 1955) about a priest who loses his faith when he discovers the remains of a planet inhabited by intelligent beings that was destroyed by the explosion of its star, which when transformed into a supernova became the star of Bethlehem. At that time it was thought that the object indicated by the Chinese and Korean astronomers on February 23 of the year 4 b.C.e. may not have been a comet after all, but a supernova. Later the theory of the supernova lost strength, although it was resurrected in 1978 (The Christmas Star as a Supernova in Aquila). In 2005 Frank Tipler proposed that it could have been a supernova in the Andromeda galaxy.
- It was a planetary conjunction. This is the most widespread theory. Several candidates have been proposed: a conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in the Pisces constellation, which took place in the year 7 b.C.e. (Jupiter is the king planet; Saturn, for the Jews, represented the Messiah; Pisces seems to have been the constellation of Palestine). Or the conjunction of Jupiter with the star Regulus (the brightest of the constellation of Leo, representing Judah) in September of the year 3 b.C.e., followed nine months later by a conjunction of Jupiter with Venus (the mother). Since these two planets are the two brightest stars in the sky (except for the sun and the moon), a conjunction in which they approach until they become indistinguishable would give rise to the brightest star ever seen. There has also been talk of a double concealment of Jupiter behind the moon in Aries in March and April of the year 6 b.C.e.
- In his book Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives, third part of his trilogy about Jesus of Nazareth, Pope Benedict XVI points out that some exegetes believe that theology should not be mixed with astronomy. And he adds that St. John Chrysostom had developed a similar position in the ancient Church. In any case, the Pope recognizes that it would be a mistake to reject a priori this question (whether the star could have been a real astronomical phenomenon) because of the theological nature of the narration.
- Of course, many atheist historians solve the problem by denying that the text of the Gospel has anything to do with real life and considering it as just fiction.
The problem of the star of Bethlehem, like that of dating the birth of Christ, is far from solved, but it is interesting that it is still being addressed, not just by theologians and historians, but also by serious scientists, especially astronomers, and that articles on the subject have been published in important magazines such as Nature.
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I read a lot. In the last 5 years, I've made an effort to read at least 1 book a month. Some months I read more. The collection before you represents books that have helped me become the business person I am today. They have helped me go from a web developer to software developer, to manager, to strategist, and finally and product manager.
I have stumbled and faltered along the way. I don't claim to remember everything from these books, or that by reading them it means you will be as smart as me. 😛
However, picking some of these up, will help you become better than you already are. They will help you along your journey. Enjoy!
- The E-Myth revisited: Why most small businesses don't work and what to do about it by Michael E. Gerber
- Setting The Table by Danny Meyer
- Business Model Generation by Alexander Osterwalder
- Value Proposition Design by Alexander Osterwalder
- Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Videos, Podcasts by Ann Handley, C.C. Chapman
- Strategic Storytelling: How to Create Persuasive Business Presentations by Dave McKinsey
- Hot Text: Web Writing that Works by Lisa Price, Jonathan Price
- Visual Meetings by David Sibbet
- On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Zinsser
Decision Making
- Competitive Positioning: Best Practices for Creating Brand Loyalty by Richard D. Czerniawski & Michael W. Maloney
- Simplicity: The New Competitive Advantage by William D. Jensen
- Facilitators Guide to Participatory Decision Making by Sam Kaner
- The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz
Design Philosophy
- Designing for the Digital Age: Hot to Create… by Kim Goodwin, Alan Cooper
- Building Design Strategy: Using Design to Achieve Key Business Objectives by Thomas Lockwood
- Universal Principles of Design by William Lidwell, Kritina Holden, Jill Butler
- The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
- The Design of Future Things by Don Norman
Design Thinking
- Sketching User Experiences: Getting the Design Right and the Right Design by Bill Buxton
- Don't make me think by Steve Krug
- Solving Problems with Design Thinking: Ten Stories of What Works by Jeanne Liedtka, Andrew King, Kevin Bennett
Information Architecture
- The Art of Indexing by Larry S. Bonura
- How to Make Sense of Any Mess: Information Architecture for Everybody by Abby Covert
- Information Design by Robert Jacobson, Richard Saul Wurman
- Intertwingled by Peter Morville
- Information Architecture (Polar Bear) by Peter Morville, Louis Rosenfeld
- Envisioning Information by Edward R. Tufte
Interaction Design
- About face: The Essentials of Interaction Design by Alan Cooper, Robert Reimann, David Cronin, Christopher Noessel
- the ux 5-second rules: guidelines for Ux design by Paul Doncaster
- Universal Methods of Design: 100 ways research complex problems, develop innovative ideas, and design effective solutions by Bruce Hanington, Bella Martin
- 100 Ideas that Changed Graphic Design by Steven Heller, Veronique Vienne
- Steal like an Artist: 10 things nobody told you about being creative by Austin Kleon
- 101 Design Methods: A Structured Approach for Driving Innovation in Your Organization by Vijay Kumar
- Designing Interfaces: patterns for effective in design by Jenifer Tidwell
- 100 things every designer needs to know about people by Susan Weinschenk
- The Non-Designer's Design Book (4th Edition) by Robin Williams
Leadership Books
- The 5 Most Important Questions: Enduring Wisdom for Today's Leaders by Peter F. Drucker
- The 5 Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization by Peter F. Drucker
- Leading Change by John P. Kotter
- A Sense of Urgency by John P. Kotter
- Persuasion: Art of Getting What you Want by Dave Lakhani
- The Advantage by Patrick M. Lencioni
- Silos, Politics & Turfwars by Patrick M. Lencioni
- The Five Dysfunctions of a team by Patrick M. Lencioni
- Getting Naked: A Business Fable About Shedding The Three Fears that Sabotage Client Loyalty by Patrick M. Lencioni
- Death By Meeting: A Leadership Fable…About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business by Patrick M. Lencioni
- The Strategist: Be the Leader Your Business Needs by Cynthia Montgomery
- Blunder: Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions by Zachary Shore
Product Development / Management
- Hooked: How to Build Habit Forming Products by Nir Eyal
- Triggers: Creating Behaviors that Lasts – Becoming the Person you want to be by Marshall Goldsmith
- Well-Designed: How to Use Empathy to Create Product People will Love by Jon Kolko
- Subject to Change: Creating Great Products & Services for an Uncertain World: Adaptive Path on Design by Peter Merholz
- Service Design: From Insight to Implementation by Andy Polaine and Lavrans Lovlie
- This is Service Design Thinking by Marc Stickdorn
- Mental Models: Aligning Design Strategy with Human Behavior by Indi Young
- Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works by A.G. Lafley, Roger L. Martin
- Moments of Impact: How to Design Strategic Conversations that Accelerate Change by Chris Ertel
- Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim
- The End of Competitive Advantage: How to Keep Your Strategy Moving as Fast as Your Business by Rita Gunther McGrath
- The New How: Creating Business Solutions Through Collaborative Strategy by Nilofer Merchant
- Strategy Safari: A guided Tour Through the Wilds of Strategic Management by Henry Mintzberg
- The 5 Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy by Michael E. Porter
- What is Strategy by Michael E. Porter
Vision / Mission
- The Year without Pants by Scott Berkun
- To Change the World by James Davidson Hunter
- Accelerate by John P. Kotter
- The One Thing by Gary Keller
- Rules for Revolutionaries by Guy Kawaski
- Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative potential in all by Tom Kelley
- 11 Rules for Creating Value in #socialera by Nilofer Merchant
- The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran
- Start with Why by Simon Sinek
- Crush It!: Why NOW is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion by Gary Vaynerchuck
- Too Big to Know by David Weinberger
Managing Teams
- Beyond Teams – Building the Collaborative Organization by Michael M. Beyerlein, Susan Freedman, Craig McGee, Linda Moran
- First Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently by Marcus Buckingham, Curt Cuffman
- Rework by Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
- Remote: Office Not Required by Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
User Experience
- Practical Web Analytics for User Experience by Michael Beasley
- Change by Design: How design thinking transforms organizations by Tom Brown
- A Web for Everyone by Sarah Horton
- The Elements of User Experience by Jesse James Garrett
- Creative Confidence: Unleashing the creative potential in us by Tom Kelley, David Kelley
- Designing for Growth: a design thinking tool kit for managers by Jeanne Liedtka, Tim Ogilvie
- UX for lean startups by Laura Klein
- Emotional Design by Don Norman
- Handbook of Usability Testing: How to Plan, Design, and Conduct Effective Tests by Jeffrey Rubin, Dana Chisnell, Jared Spool
- Quantifying the User Experience by Jeff Sauro, James R Lewis
- UX Design & Usability Mentor Book by Emrah Yayici
User Experience Games
- Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers and Changemakers by Dave Gray, Sunni Brown
- Innovation Games by Luke Hohmann
- The Back of a Napkin by Dan Roam
- Unfolding the Napkin by Dan Roam

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The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) is an evangelical church with branches all over the UK and a predominantly immigrant membership.
In 2009 they received a stern rebuke from the ASA after falsely claiming that their bottles of holy oil could cure a life-threatening heart condition.
(Image credit - actual UCKG publicity)
On the 8th August the church held a special event at which visitors were given a free " bottle of oil blessed on Mount Sinai".
The publicity for the event, a twelve page booklet called "IT'S TIME TO SAY ENOUGH!", contained a series of testimonials from grateful church members.
One of them, "Antonia Duarte", claimed that she had recovered from a terminal illness.
"When doctors told me I only had a few days to live - they diagnosed me with cancer - I was devastated. I was so weak that I had to be carried to church but I believed that God could turn things around for me. Every Tuesday I was anointed during the meeting for health and would receive the prayer. Little by little, I felt my strength coming back. This encouraged me to keep fighting until I was discharged and given the all clear. I believe the anointing helped me get my health back."
The tiny, trifling problem with this story is that advertising a cure for cancer is illegal.
Once again, I'd like to ask everyone to help me put a stop to this dangerous church before someone dies.
Please submit a short complaint to Advertising Standards and another to Trading Standards. It's easy and it'll only take two minutes of your time.
Your complaints only need to mention the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG), their 8th August booklet entitled "IT'S TIME TO SAY ENOUGH", and the fact that the church misleadingly claims to cure cancer with the power of prayer, contrary to the Cancer Act 1939. A scan of the advert appears here.
Below you can find my own complaint the ASA. You are free to copy it, but the blue text above contains all the details which are actually important.
"I write to complain about a booklet published by the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) shortly before August 8th, 2010.
The advert promotes a bottle of oil which, used in combination with prayer, is claimed to cure terminal cancer.
I suspect that the advert may be in breach of nine sections of the British Code of Advertising, Sales Promotion and Direct Marketing (CAP) code.
I enclose scans of pages 6-7, in which the claim appears. For context, I also enclose scans of pages 2-3 and 4-5. I can provide an original copy of the booklet by post, if required.
1. The UCKG is an evangelical church which operates over twenty "HelpCentres" (churches) around the UK.
2. On August 8th 2010, the UCKG held a special event across all of its centres at which visitors were offered "a 10ml bottle of oil blessed on Mount Sinai" (p5). The booklet which is the subject of this complaint was part of the publicity material for the event.
3. (i) This complaint concerns a claim that the bottle of oil, combined with prayer, can cure terminal cancer.
(ii) In September 2009, the ASA Council adjudicated on a rather similar complaint against the UCKG. The complaint (ref 97225) was upheld in full.
4. The centre pages of the booklet (p6-7) contain the following testimonial:
"When doctors told me I only had a few days to live - they diagnosed me with cancer - I was devastated. I was so weak that I had to be carried to church but I believed that God could turn things around for me. Every Tuesday I was anointed during the meeting for health and would receive the prayer. Little by little, I felt my strength coming back. This encouraged me to keep fighting until I was discharged and given the all clear. I believe the anointing helped me get my health back."
5. The centre pages also contain the following disclaimer:
"The UCKG HelpCentre's spiritual advice is to be seen as a complement to the scientifically proven treatment you may be receiving. The UCKG does not claim to heal people but believes that God can through the power of faith. Always follow your doctor's instructions."
6. Under Sections Under Sections 3.1, 14.3 and 50.1 of the CAP Code, I challenge whether the advertiser can substantiate the claim that Antonia Duarte's terminal cancer - which was so advanced that "doctors told me I only had a few days to live" - was cured by a combination of prayer and anointing oil.
7. Under Section 7.1, I challenge whether the claim is misleading.
8. Under Section 50.27, I challenge whether the advertisers "falsely claim that a product is able to cure illness, dysfunction or malformations".
9. Under Section 50.3, I challenge whether the advert:
(i) Discourages essential treatment
(ii) Offers "specific advice on, diagnosis of or treatment for [a] serious or prolonged condition" which has not been "conducted under the supervision of a doctor or other suitably qualified health professional"
10. Under Section 4.1, and with respect to the Cancer Act 1939, I challenge whether the advertisers have complied with their "primary responsibility for ensuring that their marketing communications are legal".
11. Under Section 6.1, I challenge whether the advert "exploit[s] the credulity, lack of knowledge or inexperience of consumers".
12. Under Section 2.2, I challenge whether the advert has been "prepared with a sense of responsibility to consumers and to society".
13. Given that the ASA Council has already adjudicated on a very similar advert, and upheld the complaint in full, under Section 2.4 I challenge whether the advert which is the subject of this complaint "bring[s] advertising into disrepute".
14. I confirm that I have no connections with the advertiser. I confirm that I am not involved in legal proceedings with the advertiser."


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British accessories brand Mulberry has an eyewear license.
The licensee is the UK subsidiary of De Rigo.
The collection of optical glasses and sunglasses is scheduled for 2019.
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British accessories brand Mulberry has an eyewear license.
The licensee is the UK subsidiary of De Rigo.
The collection of optical glasses and sunglasses is scheduled for 2019.
As reported here by LicenseGlobal, BMW has signed a brand license for watches and smart watches.
The licensee is Fossil Group, which holds a broad portfolio of brand licenses already. A license had been with the Ball Watch company before.
The territory is worldwide.
First products are expected in 2019, the agreement runs through 2023.
Distribution will be via BMW retail channels and the retail network of Fossil.
Philips has extended its license with TPV, licensee for TV and monitors.. The additional category is audio and video, as reported here.
The license started on June 1, 2018 and runs until December 31, 2023, with renewal options.
Previously, the license has been with Gibson Innovation. The parent, Gibson Brands, filed for Chapter 11. Thus, Philips explored other options.
According to this article, Winnebago Industries Inc., proprietor of the RV brand Winnebago, has acquired Chris-Craft.
The seller is Stellican Ltd., which has owned Chris-Craft since 2001, and also owns the famous boat brand Riva.
With Chris-Craft Winnebago enters into the marine industry. It sees both, RVs and boats, as part of the outdoor lifestyle market.
Winnebago wants to invest in Chris-Craft. It also wants to expand and improve the dealer network, enter into new boat categories and sizes, and extend the brand by licensing. Chris-Craft dates back to 1874. And Winnebago started licensing its own brand a few years ago.
As reported here, Valentino has signed a license agreement for fragrances and beauty products.
The licensee is L'Oreal. Before, fragrances were licensed to Puig Beauty & Fashion Group S. L. with labels like Valentino Donna, Valentino Uomo, and Valentina.
The territory is worldwide. The license will start January 2019.
As reported in various media, Starbucks signed a license with Nestle for its off-trade / retail business generating US§ 1.8 bn in sales.
Nestle will pay $7.1bn for the rights to sell Starbucks.
The license only applies to Starbucks' packaged products and doesn't include ready-to-drink coffee, tea or juices.
Starbucks will receive the cash payment plus revenue from product sales and royalties.
Longchamp, originally best known for its iconic handbags and luggage, has signed a brand licensing agreement for the development, production and distribution of Longchamp eyewear collections.
The licensee is Marchon, the territory is global, licensed product will be optical frames and sunglasses.
Distribution will be through Longchamp boutiques, specialty retail, multi-brand fashion channels, and travel retail locations.
Since take over and relaunch of Mini, the parent company BMW has engaged in brand extensions.
According to W+V (in German), a new property for live and work is in development under the sub label "Mini Living" in Shanghai.
Partner is the Chinese developer Nova Property Investment.
A former paint factory will be transformed into office – and residential space with apartments, shared and individual office space, as well as cultural and leisure space.
Black + Decker has licensed pet products.
The licensee is Wagz.
Licensed products track your dog and include a collar, a feeder and a door. Each product can be controlled through the Black + Decker App for iPhone and Android.
Reportedly, Kodak licensed its brand for 3D printing.
The licensee is Smart International.
Smart International will develop a Kodak 3D printing system, including a Kodak Portrait 3D Printer and Kodak 3D printing filament.


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Teen says she was beaten while working at fast food restaurant
Police reviewing surveillance videos
A 16-year-old girl claims she was the victim of a vicious attack at her job.
The young woman told WISN 12 News reporter Christina Palladino she was punched, kicked and dragged by the very customers she served.
"I was so worried. My teeth -- I didn't want anything to permanently damage me because there was so much force, and I'm so tiny," Destiny Greene said.
Greene, 16, relived the horrifying moments she was beaten while working Tuesday evening at the Wendy's on 43rd Street and Lincoln Avenue.
She said the incident happened after she served three women their food.
"I saw these three girls come in," Destiny Greene said.
Destiny Greene said all of a sudden, she was down on the ground inside the restaurant.
"It had to be almost two minutes straight of being beat, kicked and punched, and I almost got knocked out," Destiny Greene said.
Greene documented her injuries on her phone.
She's now having severe headaches from the attack. The teenager said she was screaming for help and claims none of her colleagues stopped the fight.
Her mother said that's unacceptable.
"Everybody just stood there and watched. It took a customer sitting and eating in the waiting room after a few minutes to see what was going on," Destiny's mother, Stephanie Greene, said.
The family spoke with officers at District 2, who confirmed they have both of the surveillance videos from the Wendy's that they are currently reviewing. The investigation remains on-going.
WISN 12 News contacted Wendy's corporate and the restaurant's district manager. Neither returned the calls.


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It is increasingly likely that there will be a left wing challenge to the leadership of Britain's biggest public sector union, Unison.
John Burgess, a lay official in Barnet, north London, is standing in the general secretary election.
His campaign is gathering widespread support.
Last week socialist film director Ken Loach gave John his backing.
He said, "I have been pleased to support John and the Barnet Unison branch on several occasions.
"Our public services are being wrecked and we need strong leadership to defend them.
"We need people like John Burgess to give us new energy in that struggle."
And crucially John is being nominated by branches that indicate he has a wider appeal outside the left in the union.
Large branches are pledging their support.
John is just one branch nomination short of the 25 he needs to get on the ballot paper.
The more support he gets before the nomination period ends on 9 October the better organised and more effective his campaign will be. Any branch of the union can nominate him at a quorate union meeting.
The campaign also needs individual donations.
London Met bosses reject Max Watson appeal
Bosses at London Metropolitan University have rejected an appeal against compulsory redundancy by Unison union branch secretary Max Watson.
Unison believes that management used the latest round of redundancies to target Max as he has led many campaigns against cuts.
Max was the only worker in his faculty to be made compulsorily redundant.
He is now considering his response.
Mark Campbell is a UCU union rep at London Met. He told Socialist Worker, "I'm disgusted at this decision.
"Whatever Max decides to do next I'm confident he will have the complete support and solidarity of London Met UCU."


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Can you briefly explain what your film is about?
Experiments in Parahypnosis is about experiments conducted on patients with sleep disorders at the Schlaf Institute in East Berlin, c. 1973. As the result of a tragic fire, Dr Wolfgang Schlaf stumbled upon a theory about his participants' ability to foresee the future in their dreams.
What made you choose this particular theme?
I don't believe in psychic abilities but I am attracted to the idea of synchronicity in the world and hypnosis in films. I recently read that recorded premonitions of disasters and terrible events outnumber predictions of happy events. I find this interesting because you could suggest that either precognitive abilities are at play or the subconscious is just a cesspit of anxiety and strange feelings, and either idea is fascinating. When dreams intersect with our waking life (like a coincidental encounter after a dream) it seems deeply meaningful and the boundaries between our waking and sleeping life are blurred. It's an obvious thing to say, but I think cinema is the best medium for exploring these ideas.
How do you hope your film will resonate with your audience?
I want the film to reel the audience in then hypnotise them. On the one hand, it's a fairly straightforward narrative about an event that took place. But I also wanted to make it convincing, by conveying a subliminal sense of danger – as if just watching the video could be harmful in some way. Although I don't personally feel like I completely achieved this effect, I hope it retains a strange and unsettling quality.
Can you give us some information about your background – what made you choose to get into film?
I studied Religion at university, which I don't regret but I always wanted to get back to creative writing. I loved cinema but had no idea how to get into the film industry. I've always written stories in one form or another so I decided to try and figure out how to write screenplays, which led to a period studying screenwriting. I've since been selected for a number of development initiatives and worked on independent short films. Which are these and where were they + what did you get out of them?
Are there any cinematic works that have inspired you or influenced you in some way?
With this film I suppose I drew on a fascination with fictional organisations within films and TV. I like it when companies loom large on stories as murky, powerful and malevolent forces, like the Tyrell Corporation in Blade Runner or CIVIC-TV in Videodrome. As a child, I was intrigued by the Acme Corporation in Looney Tunes, which is kind of freaky because, in that world, it's where you have to get everything. Like only being able to shop at Tesco and all their products explode in unexpected ways at inopportune moments, which is more or less the world we're living in.
What have you been up to since filming?
Writing scripts. I'm working on a feature-screenplay called Bitter Memoirs and trying to find some funding support for a short film I've written called Exiles. I haven't given up my day job yet, so I'm still shovelling popcorn in an old Edinburgh cinema and watching lots of movies.
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Nine hundred years ago, at a site on a high plateau north of the Limpopo River called Great Zimbabwe, Shona kings built stone palaces where they lived in splendid isolation from their subjects, with absolute authority over their means to sustain life—cattle herds, land, and the gold that came out of the earth. In the nineteen-sixties, members of a liberation movement in what was then Rhodesia, among them Robert Mugabe, adopted Great Zimbabwe's name to refer to the notional state they were fighting for. Today, Mugabe can be said to be the owner of the riches that remain in the nation of Zimbabwe. After twenty-eight years, he remains in power––Zimbabwe's only President since the end of whiteminority rule, in 1980. His nephew Leo, therefore, leads a cushioned life. He is an entrepreneur and has stakes in several companies, among them a mobile-phone network. He is a director of Zimbabwe Defense Industries, which purchases the weaponry for his uncle's Army—most of it, these days, from China. He also controls at least one large farm that had been seized from its white owners. In the nineties, Leo earned notoriety for his alleged role in securing kickbacks, on behalf of his uncle and other officials, in the construction of Harare International Airport. In 2005, he was arrested for the contraband export and sale of government-owned food, but the charges were withdrawn for lack of evidence. (Leo said the allegations in both cases were unfounded.) That year, he was a candidate for Parliament for the Zimbabwe African National UnionPatriotic Front, known as ZANU-P*.*F*.*, the ruling party. He won in a landslide.
Earlier this year, Leo was added to a sanctions list first imposed by the United States in 2003 against Robert Mugabe and members of his government. The sanctions included a travel ban and the freezing of foreign assets, and also prohibit Americans from doing business with those on the list. Leo was also named on a sanctions list maintained by the European Union, for his arms-dealing activities. The new sanctions came in response to a wave of terror that Robert Mugabe had unleashed in the country's Presidential campaign. More than a hundred and fifty opposition supporters were murdered, many were raped, and thousands of people were beaten or tortured, often after being herded into so-called reëducation camps. Because of the violence, Mugabe's rival, Morgan Tsvangirai, whose Movement for Democratic Change, or M.D.C., had won a slender majority in the country's first round of voting in March, dropped out of the race and went into hiding. In the runoff vote on June 27th, Mugabe was unopposed and was quickly declared the winner.
Leo Mugabe works from an office building he owns in Harare, where I met him this summer. His brand-new silver Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon was parked outside. He is a slim, goateed man of fifty-one, and was dressed in a dark tailored suit. On the wall behind his desk hung a map of Zimbabwe made out of a patchwork of animal skins. His secretary, a young woman wearing a tight skirt and jacket, very high heels, and a great deal of jewelry, sat down with us. Her hair was arranged in red-dyed cornrows, and as Leo spoke she scribbled everything down on a notepad, expressing approval whenever he made a point, like a personal cheerleader. He was in a good mood, emanating confidence and optimism over Zimbabwe's future.
"Have you seen anyone beaten up since you've been here?" he asked. "There was less violence here than in Nigeria! And we all know why Zimbabwe's violence is being exaggerated—it's about the fortune in the land. We have certain resources here, such as nickel, gold, and platinum. I think Zimbabweans now understand that they are suffering because of sanctions by the United States, Great Britain, and the Europeans." Otherwise, Zimbabwe's prospects were excellent—his uncle had been distributing computers to rural schools, for example. "In a few years, rural Zimbabwe will be computer-literate. We are a nation which is moving, and these children will understand what empowerment really means."
That week, however, the inflation rate in Zimbabwe had officially reached eleven million per cent, the highest in the world; analysts later reckoned it to have been two hundred and thirty million per cent. Eighty per cent of Zimbabweans were out of work. Chronic malnutrition was prevalent, and starvation was spreading in the countryside. Close to two million Zimbabweans depended for survival on food handouts from international aid agencies. Twenty per cent of the population was infected with H.I.V./AIDS. Zimbabwe's life expectancy is forty-four years for men, forty-three for women. But Leo Mugabe scoffed at the idea that the situation was dire. "People are going about their business," he said. "No one is starving—they are driving nice cars! As a Christian, though, I think it is a challenge by God, and the attention being drawn to Zimbabwe is maybe to highlight that we are the new people of Israel, and that we have our own Moses." I understood "Moses" to be his uncle. His secretary greeted the analogy with an exclamation of delight.
Under Robert Mugabe's leadership, in 2000 his most militant supporters—many of them veterans of the seventies civil war—began forcibly occupying the country's five thousand white-owned commercial farms, with the help of armed gangs and, frequently, ZANU-P*.*F*.* officials. By almost all accounts, these actions precipitated the country's economic decline. Leo disagreed. "We have no regrets—he has none, and I have none," he said.
"We have taken the land," Leo went on. "So what is the next move? The next move is the mines, the minerals. We know we are very rich—without the British or the Americans. Yes, they invested, but if we have to we will go and take over the mines, too." Zimbabwe has the world's second-largest platinum reserves and is relatively rich in other minerals. The country's mining industry accounts for some forty per cent of its export income. In 2006, Robert Mugabe threatened to nationalize the mines by assigning Zimbabwe a controlling fifty-one-per-cent stake in them. Negotiations with the mine owners, which include South Africa's Implats and Anglo Platinum, and the United Kingdom's Rio Tinto, have dragged on ever since. "Rio Tinto can stay there in London, but their mines and their equipment will stay here. Is that what they want? Because that's where they are headed," Leo said. "We can give the mines to the black Zimbabweans, the people who work them now," he added. "We are not going to go back on the land issue, and the wealth that lies underneath the land will remain ours, too."
Leo wasn't bothered by the possibility that seizing the mines might leave Zimbabwe even more isolated. "We have also invited other rich and powerful countries to come, and we know what they are interested in—the Russians and the Chinese and the Indians, too," he said. "The Americans and the Brits are not coming to the table, but these guys are willing to deal with us. And they are already here." He added, "It's happening this year. By 2010, we will be flying!"
As I took my leave, Leo Mugabe informed me that diamonds had recently been discovered in eastern Zimbabwe. The find had convinced him, he said, that there was "something unique about this time, in this country."


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An Act to repeal and recreate 103.465 of the statutes; Relating to: restrictive covenants in employment and agency relationships.
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Mar 17, 2011
Written by Reem Saleh, New Media, DFI
Film: The Adjustment Bureau
David Norris (Matt Damon) is a young diplomat on the verge of winning a seat in US Senate. After a scandal that threatens his chances, he meets mysterious young ballerina Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt) when she overhears him giving himself a pep talk in the men's bathroom just before a major speech. After giving him advice that inspires him to go off script and be original and genuine, she becomes his obsession, and he struggles to find her against the will of 'The Adjustment Bureau', an entity that appears to have another plan for them both.
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Seared Monkfish with Sicilian Cherry Tomato Sauce and Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
(using Lupetta Sicilian Cherry Tomato Sauce)
Lupetta Cherry Tomato Sauce – 120g
Seared Monkfish – 240g
Olive oil – 20ml
Sea salt – 2g
Cracked black pepper – 1g
Fresh torn basil leaf – 10g
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables – 150g
Season the monkfish with the olive oil and seasoning, sear the monkfish and cook in the oven for 5-6 minutes.
Place the vegetables on a plate and top with the fish.
Heat the sauce and drizzle around the dish.
Garnish with asparagus.
Lupetta Balsamic Vinegar of Modena I.G.P. – 50ml
Diced red onion – 80g
Chopped courgette – 25g
Diced red pepper – 40g
Diced green pepper – 40g
Diced yellow pepper – 40g
Garlic cloves – 40g
Olive oil – 40ml
Sea salt – 4g
Cracked black pepper – 2g
Mix all the ingredients together, place on a baking tray and roast in a hot oven for 20-25 minutes.


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Driving for Uber gives you the freedom to work where and when you want. However, with that freedom comes the responsibility of filling and paying your own taxes.
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Since I blog, I do believe I can start talking about Christmas. I even wrote about attending a Christmas event in July!
In the run up to Christmas, we do a lot of Christmas oriented things – read Christmas books, watch DVDs.
We were recently sent a new DVD called All I Want for Christmas is You and here's some more information about it.
When Little Mariah (Breanna Yde) sees a darling little puppy named Princess at the pet store, she suddenly knows exactly what she wants for Christmas. Before her Christmas wish can come true, she must prove that she can dog-sit her uncle's dog, Jack, a scraggly rascal; in fact, the worst dog in the county! Jack turns Mariah and her family's perfect holiday preparations upside down in hilarious ways. It wasn't exactly the Christmas she wished for…it was more than she ever wanted. Based on the iconic Christmas song and popular illustrated book of the same name, Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas is You featuring Mariah's music and narration will be a family favourite for years to come.
Showcasing stunning visuals in beautifully realised CGI animation, the film showcases the all-new original song Lil Snowman performed by Mariah Carey along with songs from Mariah Carey's immense discography and features the iconic song All I Want for Christmas is You, along with two more of the pop queen's holiday classics, Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) and Christmas Time Is In The Air.
Originally released in 1994, the single "All I Want for Christmas is You" has sold more than 14 million copies. In 2016, more than two decades later, it was the year's most streamed holiday single and dominated at #1 on Billboard's Holiday 100 for four consecutive weeks . Carey's critically acclaimed picture book of the same name was published in 2015.
Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas is You is executive produced by Mariah Carey and
Stella Bulochnikov for Magic Carpet Productions (A Christmas Melody, "Mariah's World") in partnership with producer Mike Young and Splash Entertainment ("Kulipari," "Norm of the North"). It is directed by Guy Vasilovich (Lego Star Wars) from a script by Temple Mathews (Return To Neverland, The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea).
What we thought –
The children enjoyed the film. Who doesn't love a good Christmas film? It's about family and caring and has great soundtrack too. It also shows that sometimes what you want is right under your nose. It's a film that brings about all happy memories of Christmas.
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Change of career: police sergeant to firefighter?
Edie * posted a topic in General Policing DiscussionsHello all. I am new to this forum and didn't really know where else to ask my question. I have been a police officer for 12 years in Northern Ireland and was promoted to sergeant after 5 years of patrol. Due to a personal issue involving my family, I have decided that the time is right to move away from the police and apply as a firefighter, something I had always wanted to do even before joining the police. I am just wondering if any other previous officers have taken the same plunge and if they had any advice for me. I understand that there will be quite a paycut but for once in our lives we are financially secure and it isn't too bothersome. I'm just concerned that during any interview stage I will be asked why I wish to leave my current position, (as I said its for personal reasons), and if it could potentially hurt my chances of being offered a position if I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity. Any help particularly from others who were in the same boat would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards ED
Transferring to Herts Police
f40spider posted a topic in General Policing DiscussionsI'm considering transferring from one force to another. Met to Herts. Has anyone done this and what experiences have they had. Currently a frontline cop. Considering moving for better work life. Appreciation etc.. does that exist in the counties.. what's the deal with arrests. Does the arresting officer prisoner process or is there a unit to interview etc.. is there forced overtime per shift if lack of officers at handover... are intervention teams single crewed and I will transfer as a basic.. how will that work if frontline cops are response drivers and I'm not.. will there be a course or am I destined for SNT.. Regards C
AFO transfer
oscar24 + posted a topic in FirearmsHas anyone made the jump to the Met AFO? Enjoy it or regret it? TYIA
BTP to Met?
PilgrimTV * posted a topic in General Policing DiscussionsHi all, I'm currently a PCSO at BTP in London. I have nearly finished my probation as a PCSO and have strong aspirations to move to PC. However, recently I have been thinking about trying to join the Met as a PC. And if that would be a better suit for me. I know each force has pros and cons, and I do enjoy working for BTP and as a PCSO in the force I am pretty much treated in the same way as a PC without their powers. In terms of going for PC I know staying with BTP would be easier and seems easier to progress to Sergeant etc. However Met will be more varied and possibly exciting. Also I don't have plans to stay in London for long term, so the Met may also be a better option if I did leave London and wish to pursue a career as a PC at a HO. Basically I guess I'm here to just get some advice from you guys. And if anyone here has moved from BTP to Met and if it was for the better or if they regret it in hindsight. Thanks all
MOD Police transfers 2019
SnowBall + posted a topic in Miscellaneous ForcesHas anyone heard anything about whether MOD police will open up transfers again in the near future? Understand this is a bit of a crystal ball question but I know on a sister forum you have a member MDPREC whom may peruse this forum under a different username. JD
Transferring from Cambs, should I bother?
Berry * posted a topic in Lincolnshire PoliceLooking to transfer as I've heard Lincs is looking more promising for Specials now. Any thoughts?
SnowBall + posted a topic in Cumbria ConstabularyI'm hoping someone can assist me, this appears to be a very quiet sub forum but maybe we have some Cumbria officers lurking around. If we do indeed have any officers from Cumbria please if you could spare me 10 minutes reply to this thread so I can ask some questions about the force.
Shift patterns
Rowan1989 posted a topic in West Mercia PoliceHave just put in to transfer to West Mercia from West Yorkshire as it's time I came home! Wondering if anyone can confirm current response officer shift pattern? Found a FOI response from last September saying 6 on 4 off but then a BBC article from this month stating that shift patterns have been shaken up to allow more officers on the street. Is it still 6 on 4 off just with amended start/finish times?
Transferring from E&W to Scotland?
bensonby + posted a topic in Police ScotlandMy wife's parents are potentially retiring to Dumfries in the not too distant future and the idea of transferring north of the border has come up. It would help with child care and allow us to be near them as they get older. I'm not 100% convinced by the idea but I can see the merits in moving: there would be the added bonus that I could either be mortgage-free or upgrade to a much nicer house compared with what I have in the London-area. This is a very early fact-finding stage and I'm not set on the move - indeed, before this morning I didn't even realise a transfer was possible. I'm currently a PC in the Met with nearly 8 years service. I'm in a specialised (although not too specialised!) role. Up until a year ago I was a bog-standard uniformed neighbourhood cop, before that I was a response cop. So, my questions are: - Is there anyone on here who has made the change over? How did it go? How was learning a new legal system? Was there a big culture change? - What's the Dumfries/border area like? What's it like to live? What's it like to police? I was looking at Lockerbie as it seemed to have good transport links to both Edinburgh and Glasgow (thinking about potential jobs for the wife) but also back down South. Is there anyone you would definitely not want to live/work? - What is morale like? I would imagine it is better than most forces down south. What are promotion/job prospects like for specialist roles? I currently do a very interesting, albeit niche, role and fully accept that I will have to go back to being a response or neighbourhood cop - that doesn't bother me but if there are prospects of moving into other departments a few years down the line then I'd like to: part of me sees going back to response would be something of a "backward step". I have a friend who moved to a small English force and he said that everything was pretty much "dead man's shoes" and that you would need to expect to spend 30 years in uniform. One of the benefits of the Met is the absolutely huge range of jobs available. - On a rather more silly note, how would being an English Cop in Scotland go down? Both with colleagues and with the public. I can see myself getting plenty of ribbing.... but would there be downright hostility from the "customers"? (more so than usual). - Are there any particular areas that people would recommend to live/work? - Are there any other comments or pointers anyone would make? In terms of next steps I'm weighing up my options: Police Scotland are currently recruiting transferees and I'm seriously thinking of putting in an application. It seem like a long process so I would have plenty of time for fact finding and house hunting. In the meantime I'm thinking of making a little scoping trip up there to see what I think of the place.
MET PC to MSC
RobbieTheBobby * posted a topic in General Policing DiscussionsHi All, Am hoping someone might be able to shed some light on this please. I recently left the MET as a full time Constable. I left due to personal and family issues, but absolutely loved the job and would like to join as a Special constable. Now I know this isn't the usual route - PC to MSC. Just wondered if anyone else had done this and what your thoughts are on doing this, whether your a PC or MSC. I was on team full time and that's what I'd ideally like to do as a special. Unfortunately I didn't really get to meet too many MSC, although a few did occasionally man us up on team. So a few questions; Do you think I'd be bored as a special, having done the job full time? What do Specials typically do and how does this work? Are they their own 'team'? Would I be able to bypass the training, as I've obviously already done this once? Any thoughts or advice before I contact recruitment would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Transfer - SPC
Marty McFly posted a topic in Hertfordshire ConstabularyEvening all, Is there anyone on here who could give me a quick PM about transferring to herts. Just got some standard questions really - What a day to day shift is like, specialist opportunities and training, the role of SPC's (e.g. do you deal in custody with interviewing and full files or is it like the met where you aren't allowed to do anything beyond arrest and handover for custody jobs). And also if you know anything about the transfer process + training, transferability of skills, etc. that would be a nice bonus. Cheers
Student Constables and Transferee recruitment
WhiteyIOM posted a topic in Isle of Man Constabularyhttps://www.iompolice.im/ Closing date is 16:00 on Friday 22nd September 2017
Otee posted a topic in Merseyside PoliceFarewell, I have meticulously enjoyed every shift as a special constable, giving back to the community and protecting the values and oath to the service and public. It has been a total ride, through arresting to making the best brews. I tendered my resignation as of last night and now moving onto the Met to join the regulars, starting tomorrow. I will miss City Plan and the drunken nights, shifts with RPU from Smithdown Lane to my neighbourhood at Speke/Garston. Above all, stay safe and stay in school. In Memory of 6554 Phillips and 6944 Doyle whom both I have worked with as a colleague. Kindest regards, Otee
Hertfordshire Constabulary SEARCH transfer window now open!
Sir Penguin posted a topic in Hertfordshire Constabulary
Questions around Transferring
Marky posted a topic in SpecialsHi Guys, I'll try and keep this short and concise; I've been a special with WYP for around 4 months, however I'd also applied to Universities this year, and didn't get into my first choice (which is in West Yorkshire). On to the point, I got accepted into a Uni at Leicester, and as part of the uni-course they like you to become a special. Seeing as I am already one, what would the process for transferring from WYP to Leicestershire Police be like? I didn't ask this in the Leicestershire forum as it seems a bit dead, and this is more of a general question as Leicestershire don't seem to have any information at all on their website concerning transfers (please correct me If I'm wrong!). I'm not IPS, and I haven't done a great deal of competencies toward it, however as I said I have been attested 3-4 months now, so it's not like I'm still in training. I realise WYP probably aren't going to be too happy about me leaving so soon, but life just does this sometimes! Apologies for rambling, I've actually just come off a late shift so a little tired, my main question is-- how complicated would a transfer be, is it even possible at my stage, and would I need an interview etc again (even though I literally just came off training not so long ago). I understand I'll probably have to do some training, but I'm not so much looking at the finer details just how difficult the whole process might be, or whether it would be easier for me to 're-join'? If that's even possible, seems a bit odd attesting twice but there you go! Appreciate any help or guidance.
Need a contact- ANY S/Sgt, S/Insp or or anyone involved in Special recruitment.
Underscore27 posted a topic in Hertfordshire ConstabularyWell, as above really- I'm an independent special with TVP and really want to transfer to my home force. I've sent an email enquiry more than a month ago, with no response. I wondered if anyone might be able to put me in contact with their line management, who might then be able to give me a specific person to talk to, or even just talk to me about the process. I'm in the WGC/Stevenage/Hatfield area, if there is anyone working local, please get in touch. I didn't take a regular police job offer, I'm in withdrawal now, and need to keep my finger in the pie so to speak. Please, help a brother out!


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I admit it. I, too, get excited by a retweet or reply on Twitter, especially if it's a musician or band I enjoy. My most recent crazed fan experience was last week.
The musician: Nick Waterhouse.
The topic: This
Being too big an Indie aficionado for my own good, I can usually name the "unknown" song on commercials before they go all buzzy online. In fact, I've usually moved on from the song and am on to something else by the time I hear the song on the commercial. But the commercial usually reinvigorates interest for me. Thinking about this phenomenon, I posted the following tweet:
The response came almost immediately:
It had never dawned on me that what I call Indie probably has no meaning for (who I'd term) the Indie artist. Truth be told, Waterhouse's music is probably more funk, soul, and R&B than it is traditional Indie (as might be defined by Juno and Nick and Norah). Truth be told, Indie is probably just as it sounds: Music from unsigned, independent bands, thus "Indie".
But over the last few years, Indie music, in my mind, has become more about the sound than the band's status as unsigned and "independent". Case in point: bands like Death Cab for Cutie, Band of Horses, My Morning Jacket, and Vampire Weekend are hallmarks of Indie music, but "independent" and unsigned, they are not. It's the sound that defines the genre, and Indie sound is a rejection of the mainstream, sell-out radio-endorsed music that clutters the airwaves. It's also broader than limiting it to one "type" of music (i.e. electronic, rock, etc.). The best indie is genre-defining and is often a fusion of multiple styles. (Take Mariachi El Bronx for example: a Punk and Mariachi fusion. Yeah, you've got to hear it).
So, to Nick Waterhouse, whose music is genre bending enough to be called Indie, I say: Indie music is innovative, musical style that rejects the mainstream…
….and that may or may NOT be, technically, independent.


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All about using plants to curb pests on farm and in the store
Saturday November 28 2015
Organic farming combines traditional African knowledge and latest science innovations to benefit the environment and promote a healthy lifestyle.
The techniques used in organic agriculture rely on crop rotation, green manure, compost and biological pest control. This farming method strictly restricts the usage of manufactured fertilisers and chemicals.
Pests such as insects, nematodes and rodents cause losses to farmers by damaging crops in the field or harvested produce in the store.
Organic pest control and management comes in three ways. The first one involves the use of natural plant materials to control pests. Farmers can plant pest repellents such as stinging nettle, Russian comfrey, tithonia and leucaena together with their crops.
Application of plant solutions made from pyrethrum, Mexican marigold, hot pepper or chillies, ordinary wood ash, onions, garlic and coriander in the field also helps to repel several pests.
Plants have also been used effectively to control storage pests. In this method, dried Mexican marigold (Tagetes minuta), tephrosia (Tephrosia vogelli) or chilli pepper pods are crushed and mixed with ashes or dry dung to deter pests. Addition of the mixture to cereals like maize, sorghum, beans and green grams is used to repel or kill khapra beetles, grain moths, maize and rice weevils, and bean bruchids.
Further, the dried and crushed leaves of thorn apple and tick berry (Lantana camara) can be mixed with stored pods or grain to repel storage pests.
Lantana is well-known to be effective for controlling potato moth during storage. Produce treated with Persian lilac or Neem (Azedarach indica) can last for up to two years without any pest attack.
Care should be taken by the farmer to wash hands thoroughly after treatment. Rubber gloves are recommended when applying plant materials to produce.
Similarly, clean the produce thoroughly before cooking. Grains for flour should also be thoroughly cleaned and re-dried prior to milling.
Farmers can also encourage other living organisms that attack pests to live on their farms as a control measure. Examples include parasitic wasps, praying mantis, dragon flies, ground beetles and spiders. Parasitic wasps lay their eggs, feed and grow inside the larvae of caterpillars killing them.
Growing plants with flowers like dill and fennel provide good environment for predators. Ladybirds are very efficient predators of aphids. Chameleons and lizards are insect eaters and help in keeping garden pests under control.
Lastly, cultural pest control involves use of compost and green manuring to improve soil fertility and support healthy crops. A crop which is weak is easily attacked by pests and diseases. Suitable soil cultivation methods like conservation tillage can be used to control pests depending on the area and season.
When digging the soil, eggs and larvae are brought to the surface where they are burned by the sun or picked by birds. Early weeding to control pests is also advisable.
Some weeds act as alternative hosts to crop pests. Field cleanliness interferes with life-cycle of pests by removing the harvested crop remains and composting them for use as manure. The premature fallen fruits, which might be infested with larvae should be removed to prevent growth of future pest populations.
Crop rotation should be used by farmers in pest control as it separates an individual pest in time and space from its host crop.
The interruption of the life-cycle by introducing a non-host crop reduces the spread of the pests in the following seasons. Farmers are encouraged to practice proper spacing, timely planting, use of trap crops, crop diversification to culturally control pests.
Ms Makau works in the Department of Dairy, Food Science and Technology, Egerton University.


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Rohrer & Klingner Leipzig-Co. makes many excellent quality inks, and has been making inks and more in Germany since 1892. A renowned ink maker that doesnt seem to be mentioned as much as some others.
Today Im reviewing another one of Rohrer & Klingners Sketch Inks: Thea. These sketch inks are nano-pigmented inks, so the usual warnings about not leaving them in your unused pens for long periods, and exercising good pen hygiene should be followed.
Thea is a fairly complex grey ink that has brown undertones. Its not a saturated ink and exhibited some shading. I liked the uncommon grey brown colour and found it nicely wet to write with.
One thing I noticed about Thea was that there was a significant amount of brown sediment in the bottom of the sample vial. R&K say that you have to shake these inks well before filling your pen and never allow them to dry out inside your pen. I had to shake the ink vigorously in my sample vial in order that the brown sediment disappeared, and after filling my Lamy converter I saw that it settled again along the inside of the converter tube.
It wrote with very tight, crisp lines, as is common with pigmented inks, and it dried quickly on my Clairefontaine Triomphe paper. It is lightfast and completely waterproof when dry, but while wet can be mixed with water to make a really attractive wash onto the paper. For sketching those are excellent qualities.
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- Start-up: Immediate.
- Flow Rate: Very good - felt quite wet but dried quickly.
- Lubrication: Very good - felt really smooth across the page.
- Saturation: Not saturated.
- Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Not seen.
- Show-through / Bleed-through: None seen.
- Nib Dry-out: Not seen.
- Clogging: Not seen.
- Nib Creep / Crud: Not seen, even after several days in the pen.
- Staining (pen): Didnt stain my sections or converters.
- Staining (hands): Washed off easily.
- Water resistance: A completely waterproof ink.


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Paris is Europe's most innovative city 2017
(LISBON) - The city of Paris was awarded the 2017 European Capital of Innovation Tuesday, with a prize of EUR 1,000,000 granted under the EU's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme.
The EU's 'iCapital' prize recognises Paris for its inclusive innovation strategy. Tel Aviv and Tallinn were selected as runners-up, and were both awarded EUR 100,000.
"Cities are not defined by their size and population, but by the breadth of their vision and the power bestowed upon their citizens," said EU Innovation Commissioner Carlos Moedas, who was attending Web Summit in Lisbon. "Some cities are not afraid to experiment. They are not afraid to involve their citizens in developing and testing out new ideas. These are the cities that empower their citizens. Today we are here to acknowledge these cities," he said.
Over the last decade, Paris has built more than 100 000 square meters of incubators, and hosts now the world's largest start-up campus. In addition, the city spends 5% of its budget on projects proposed and implemented by citizens. Thanks to this strategy, citizens and innovators from the private, non-profit and academic sectors have made Paris become a true FabCity.
The Reinventing Paris project is a good example of how the city facilitates innovation by inviting national and international talents to rebuild many of its significant sites. In the current phase of the project the city is inviting interdisciplinary teams to submit innovative urban development projects for transforming a number of underground sites in Paris.
Tallinn has been awarded for its initiative to act as a testing ground for potential breakthrough technologies. The municipality fostered the use of self-driving cars, parcel delivery robots and ride-sharing. Tallinn has also implemented an innovative e-Residency system, which enables local citizens and businesses to work closely together with foreign entrepreneurs.
Tel Aviv has set up a Smart City Urban Lab that links up innovative start-ups with leading technology companies in order to facilitate breakthrough innovations for solving urban challenges. Education being among Tel Aviv's priorities, part of the prize will be dedicated to strengthening the Smart Education Initiative, developed by the municipality in collaboration with teachers, parents, students and local tech start-ups.
The 2017 European Capital of Innovation award competition was launched in March 2017 for cities with over 100,000 inhabitants from EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon 2020.


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Life is fast moving and complicated. There's a lot you can do to simplify your life and still get more accomplished. There's an apparently endless supply of "hacks" online. There are hacks for work, your love life, exercise, and everything else under the sun. Making it through all of the hacks requires a hack of its own.
Keep things basic and focus on a few effective strategies:
1. Make a list.
The fewer things you aim to accomplish, the more you'll get done. Make a list of the 2-3 crucial things you wish to get done at work.
Before you drive home, make a list of the 2-3 crucial things you want to get done at home. Make a new list for the weekend.
The act of making the list will force you to prioritize so you can achieve the most important jobs.
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2. Concentrate on one task at a time.
Changing back and forth in between 2 or more tasks doesn't work very well. Discover how to concentrate on one job until it's completely finished prior to proceeding to something else. Attempt this for a week and notice the difference it makes.
3. Streamline your diet plan.
The next time you're at the grocery store, stick to the edges of the shop. What do you discover there? Lean protein, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products. Throw in some nuts and healthy whole grains and you have a healthy diet plan. You'll conserve time and money at the store and do marvels for your health.
4. Attempt to limit your emails to 5 sentences.
If an email is five sentences, no one will complain that your e-mail is too short or too long. You can keep relationships without spending a lot of time typing a ridiculous e-mail. Use the phone as each scenario requires.
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5. Go to sleep early.
Any additional time you're awake during the night most likely isn't really being used efficiently. It's most likely invested in watching TV while nodding off in your favorite chair. Get to bed early and get up early. You'll get more done each day.
6. Arrange your mail as soon as you arrive home every day.
Each day, get the mail and stand above the garbage can. Throw away the junk and sort the rest. Put all of it away in the appropriate location.
Prevent the frustration of lost bills and clutter. Conserve your energy and time for more vital jobs than going through a huge stack of junk mail each time you need to find a bill or other important paper.
7. Work offline.
It seems that increasingly more work must be finished on the computer, however there are pitfalls to working online–the internet. The internet is both the best and worst thing ever created. It supplies tremendous resources, but it's also the best way to get distracted and waste a great deal of time.
Would you rather complete the billing report for your employer or watch a video of kittens riding on the back of a goat? See how easy it is to get sidetracked?
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If you're at home, pull the Ethernet cable or turn off the Wi-Fi. You can find a comparable option at work.
One famous author once specified that the only way he could get any work done was to glue the Ethernet cable into the port and after that cut off the cable. He couldn't control himself if he had access to the internet. Try out these seven hacks and see how they impact your life.
What other hacks would you include? Think about where you seem to waste the most time. This is a prime area for developing a hack of your own. Keep your life simple and it will be much easier to get through the day with a sensation of achievement.
The Author:
Kurt Tasche is a martial artist, Internet entrepreneur and motivational coach who writes articles and produces videos on the subjects of marketing and personal development. You can connect with him on his Facebook Page here.
Photo. Suzy Hazelwood
Source: EzineArticles.com


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It's UK Parliament Week. A week focused on connecting people with democracy and encouraging them to make their voices heard…
UK Parliament Week, which runs from 14-20 November, is an annual festival of events and activities that connects and engages people from across the UK with Parliament and democracy.
With over 250 events and activities, UK Parliament Week has something for everyone: whether you want to join a discussion, join a local walk, find out how you can make your voice heard or simply take part in the conversation online.
How can I get involved?
It's easy to take part in UK Parliament Week. You can attend one of the events in our programme, organised by partners from across the UK. There are debates and other activities happening online. You can also keep up-to-date with the latest news and information by following our hashtag #UKPW16.
Why should I get involved?
UK Parliament Week is about connecting people with democracy and encouraging people to make their voices heard. It's about highlighting the role of Parliament in people's lives, no matter where you live in the UK.
Working in partnership with the Electoral Commission to encourage people to register to vote, vote or stand for election is an important part of this. You can find out more on Parliament's Get Involved pages.
In addition to voting, there are many ways that you can get involved with Parliament. You can contact your MP or a member of the House of Lords, create or sign an e-petition about an issue that matters to you or contribute to a select committee enquiry. You can also come to Parliament to hear the issues being discussed by the House of Commons or the House of Lords.
About UK Parliament Week
This is UK Parliament Week's sixth year. It is organised by the Houses of Parliament's Outreach and Engagement Service. To find out more, visit the UK Parliament Week website.
Emily Unell
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Students are invited to participate in a competition for one semester or one year long exchange studies at non-EU countries with Erasmus+ or VMU Mobility scholarship.
Students have to submit completed online application form (Outgoing – Application for Bilateral and Erasmus Study Exchange) until 29th of September, 2019.
Selected students will receive Erasmus+ or VMU Mobility scholarship.
Students will be personally informed via email about the results of first selection stage and invitation to second stage – interview.
Erasmus+ studies
Contact Erasmus+ coordinators at International Cooperation Department:
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Phone: 8 37 327 981
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A heeler loafer is a perfect workhorse shoe for fall. The key is finding a loafer with just the right heel sporting a little bit of height – somewhere in between a flat and a high heel.
Sarah Flint has designed, what some describe as, the perfect loafer. Read on to find out more about the "Rosie" loafer which comes with a one inch heel.
Rosie Heeled Loafer in Gold Crackle Metallic - $345
The Rosie comes in seven shades, with this metallic number the star of the group (okay this one and the leopard calf hair classic ties for first place!).
Designed with a beautifully shaped Almond toe, this heeled loafer is a generous fit for wider feet and will give you all-day comfort.
I love how great these metallic heeled loafers look with bare legs. They would equally look exquisite with a wide leg black pant.
Rosie Loafer in Lipstick Red Suede - $345
Rosie Heeled Loafer in Taupe Suede - $345
That's Cindy Crawford kicking back in her taupe Sarah Flint heeled loafers over there! Don't they look great with jeans?
The padding on the footbed adds extra comfort and reviewers confirm they will stand up to all day wear.
Rosie Loafer in Leopard Calf Hair - $395
The leopard heeled loafer is slightly more expensive due to the top quality calf hair used.
But you can be assured you are getting quality for your money. All Sarah Flint shoes are handcrafted by artisans in Italy and there is no traditional retail markup because they are sold direct to you.
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We are taught, from a very young age, to dim our light…
Get ready on May 20th, we will let our light shine brighter than ever!
My name is Kathy Tropiano. I am beyond thrilled and honored to announce that Les Brown is coming to Montreal for the We Are More event, which will take place at Le Palais des Congrès de Montréal, on May 20th, 2018. Reserve the date and get ready to experience an entire day filled with inspiration, motivation, and light! This is the moment you have been waiting for: A life-changing experience with renowned speakers that will transform the consciousness of thousands of people.
This gathering is for you!
You will feel a deep sense of belief in your own dignity, in your own worth and in the fact that your life has ultimate significance! Finally a room full of mission-driven entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals who want to achieve excellence, and who want to do well by doing good.
Do you want to make your mark? Do you want to leave a legacy? It starts here!
Join me for this amazing and unique opportunity.
8:00 – Doors open
9:20 – Kathy Tropiano/Opening of the day
Sylvain Guimond
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Kathy Tropiano
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12:00 to 13:15 – LUNCH
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Karolyne et Nicolas Duvernois
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17:30 – Closing words and Thanks
18:30 – End of the VIP meet & greet
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The K-State Parents and Family Association (PFA) recently caught up with K-State alumna Jessica Rodriguez. She graduated from K-State in 2011 with a degree in Food Science and Industry, and is now a 2nd year Doctor of Physical Therapy student at Northwestern University. Jessica is originally from Overland Park, KS, but has lived in Chicago and Los Angeles since graduation. At K-State, she was involved in Student Alumni Board, Mortar Board Senior Honorary, Developing Scholars Program, and Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Additionally, Jessica worked part-time on campus and was involved in undergraduate research.
Describe your transition from college to career. What were some of the major adjustments?
After graduation, I worked in food manufacturing for 6 years and am currently making a career change to Physical Therapy so I'm a student again! My initial transition to working life was exciting and went by fast. I worked with my company to delay my start date so that I could spend the summer traveling internationally. I wanted to take advantage of my unique time off, knowing I probably would never have time off like this again, totally free from responsibility. The biggest challenge starting my first job in 2011 was feeling really tired. It was amazing not having to worry about studying after hours, but staying engaged for 8-10 hours a day with little break is challenging. Having worked a full-time job made the transition to graduate school much easier. Although I had to get myself accustomed to studying again, grad school feels like a full-time job plus extra. The biggest adjustment to graduate school was adjusting my evening/weekend schedule. I give myself enough time with friends to be sane and happy, but I know I must keep a careful balance of academics and personal time.
What resources at K-State, if any, did you utilize to help with your future career?
Although I had graduated 6 years prior, during grad school applications I was able to reach out to one of my food science professors to write me a letter of recommendation. It felt great knowing that he still remembered me and was immediately willing to support me – even when I was moving away from the field he worked in. When I was pursuing a career in food science, K-State made it so accessible. I was also lucky to be in a field that was in high demand. I went to the career fair, had an interview within the week, and an offer shortly thereafter. That internship ended with a job offer! It was an amazing feeling going through my senior year knowing that I had a stable future ahead.
What role, if any, did your parent(s) play in your collegiate years as well as your transition to career?
I feel grateful that my parents have supported my career decisions throughout my education and work life. I changed my career path during undergrad once and now am going through a second change. During any transitional time, it has been useful to always have a landing pad. In fact, I was able to live with my dad this past summer during a clinical rotation I did in Kansas City. During my first job I also stayed on my parent's insurance until I was 26. That was helpful from a financial perspective while I learned how to be financially independent, pay bills, do taxes, etc.
What advice do you have to current students as they finish their degrees and hope to start their careers in their given field? Any advice for parents?
For students, I'd recommend that you get hands on shadowing experience in the field you are hoping to work in. This can be in the form of internships or volunteering. It is incredibly useful to be able to visualize yourself in a workspace to ensure you will be happy there. Additionally, I'd recommend that you reflect on what your personal values are and ask yourself if your career aligns with those. What is important to you? Do you value career advancement? What is good work/life balance for you? Asking yourself these questions can help find a better career fit. I'd also highly recommend gauging the culture and job satisfaction of current employees at a possible place of employment. During the interview process, take the time to meet with current employees and ask them questions so you can find the right workspace for you.
For parents, I'd recommend you work out a timeline with your child to 'handoff' all of their personal documents. I felt like a true independent adult when my mom passed on my birth certificate and social security card to me. Her advice for how to stay organized, things to be aware of with regard to renting/buying property, the best way to do taxes, how to select a health care plan were all incredibly helpful for me transitioning to independence.
What experience at K-State best prepared you for life after graduation?
Being involved in strong leadership, development, and outreach based organizations like Student Alumni Board and Mortar Board helped me to develop my leadership and communication skills. Not only were they really fun, but I got to interact with high achieving people, learn from, and be inspired by them. I specifically remember joining a book club as a freshman that was hosted by a senior honor society where we read How to Win Friends and Influence People. I learned skills that I still remember and use to this day. Get involved in student activity groups, try leadership positions, and push yourself to do something that requires an application and personal essay. The skills you will learn to market yourself are endlessly useful.
Thank you, Jessica! We appreciate you sharing your experiences with parents and families.


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Topsy Turvy (thanks to Sharon Zambito's tutorials!!) using choc. 10" covered w/BC, cherry pecan 8" covered w/fondant. Fondant letters and number. Purchased candy gum balls and gum drops and farm equipment. Yes, I cheated and used toy tractors. Sorry!
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Well, I did not know this whole tagging thing was going to start again. Look at me, do I look like I would be good at tag? That's a no. Slow runner here. So that explains getting tagged so many times!
First Krista found me!
Jess got to me!
1. If you could live in any other country what would it be?Australia. It seems like such a cool place.
Courtney's Questions.
Jamie wanted to know,
1. What state do you teach in?
North Carolina!
2. What is your all-time favorite movie?
The Little Mermaid and 10 Things I Hate About You are tied for first!
7. What technology do you have in your classroom?
Smartboard, Laptop, Netbook, 4 computers, Smart Response Clickers, Document Camera, SmartSlate, Flip Cameras, Digital Cameras
Yep, breaking the rules. I am not tagging people or giving questions. I really think I need a nap. Who cares if it's already 5. I'm on SPRING BREAK BABY!


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Hi all: This is the last review for this week, but plenty more to come. And although the material says the novel is long-listed for the Pen/Faulkner Award, it is now officially one of the finalists (read an article in the Washington Post about it here). So, remember, you heard it here first! Behold the


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Opened Thanksgiving
It's never too early to book Thanksgiving dinner. Leave the stress and mess, enjoy your Thanksgiving Day dinner out and about in Greensboro, NC. While many restaurants around Greensboro will be closed, (Check their websites and facebook pages before going) below are great options that are opened and may have a little holiday spirit. Be…Read more


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Composition is nothing more than the arrangement of the elements of an image in a pleasing manner. Nature is the master of composition but that does not mean that every natural subject is presented with photography in mind.
The process of composing an image is largely intuitive but is also learnt progressively with experience. The eye and brain become gradually more attuned to scenes of a type frequently encountered. A photographer who works with flowers and plants should therefore eventually become acutely sensitive to compositions that please the eye, and recognize them without going through a conscious analytical process.
Balance makes a huge contribution to composition, and may be achieved in a multitude of ways. The proportions of picture elements, their colour and tones, their visual weight and position within the frame are all of significance.In the image opposite, the lilies form a neat triangle and a pleasing diagonal line flowing from lower left to upper right in the frame. The larger and visually heavier blooms are on the right and the visual weight of the group seems to diminish as it flows to the left with the narrowing triangle. The balance of the overall composition is such that the subject seems to "look" to the left, and space has been allowed on the left side of the frame into which the subject can flow.
Diagonal elements of composition are often powerful and should be used wherever possible. Always look for diagonal lines, and implied lines, in every subject. The lines can be formed by stems or the forms and shapes of leaves, by internal venal structures, by colours, shapes and areas of contrast, and by the arrangement of other picture elements as in the image above. Implied lines can be as powerful are real physical lines although they may be invisible to an inexperienced eye. They imply flow and direction, and can lead the eye to explore an image.