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14 Jun DyStar unveils latest sustainable innovations to help ITMA's visitors future-proof their businesses
Singapore – 10 May 2019 – As the leading dyestuff & chemical manufacturer and solution provider, DyStar will present itself at this year's ITMA from 20 to 26 June 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Located at Hall 3, Booth D134, DyStar aims to help its visitors source for a sustainable future with their latest product innovations.
Amongst DyStar's diverse portfolio of eco-friendly products, its existing Cadira® modules have expanded its application to encompass a majority of materials, helping the entire textile value chain save on water, energy, waste, greenhouse gas emissions and process time. The following Cadira modules will be showcased during the ITMA 2019:
- Cadira Polyester, a module that enables environmentally friendly exhaust processing of polyester fibers with Dianix® dyes and Sera® process auxiliaries
- Cadira Reactive, an innovative dyeing technology for cellulosic fibers to achieve savings on water, energy and time
- Cadira Vat, a new dyeing concept for vat exhaust dyeing, significantly reduces dyeing time, energy and water consumption, and with the new reduction agent, it is possible to eliminate the Sulphur load in the wastewater by up to 85%
- Cadira Wool, a concept that provides a reduction of water, energy and wastewater, and thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Cadira Denim, a dyeing technique for Indigo to reduce or eliminate the salt freight in wastewater streams
- Cadira Laundry, using DyStar's innovative product range in the ultra-low liquor ratio machines, a variety of effects on denim can be achieved, saving valuable resources.
Alongside with the Cadira modules, DyStar will be presenting on Dianix®, the solution for the high wet-fast textiles, and Remazol®, the reactive dyes with advanced fastness properties.
Forming part of the extensive Dianix® range are the Dianix XF/XF2/SF dyes designed to meet the highest wet-fastness requirements for sportswear, apparel and workwear, and the Dianix AM/HLA dyes made to meet the highest light fastness requirements for automotive textiles, home furnishings and outdoor textiles.
To keep up with the industry demands, DyStar also rolled out Remazol® MAP Blacks, competitive MAK Amine Purified Reactive Blacks for cellulosic fibers and new Remazol SAM items. This innovation is suitable for brands and retailers who require low amounts of para-chloro Aniline and other regulatory controlled aromatic amines on their finished garments.
As the market leading supplier of high-quality water-based inks for digital printing, DyStar's experts will be presenting a new generation of the renowned Jettex® reactive, acid, disperse and vat ink ranges. All featured Jettex ink ranges will enable digital printers to achieve digital prints with high fastness levels, outstanding depth, sustainable process results as well as extended printhead lifetimes on all major printheads, making it a preferred solution for all fibers and end-use segments including fashion, home textiles, sportswear and outdoor.
With sustainability being a key driver of the industry, information on many Cradle to Cradle® certified products will also be made available during the exhibition.
In mutual pursuit of innovation, DyStar and RotaSpray jointly developed Pad-Spray Steam (PS2 Process), a new continuous dyeing process without intermediate drying for woven cellulosic fiber fabrics with Remazol®, Levafix® and Indanthren® dyes, together with Sera® auxiliaries. This latest breakthrough helps to achieve a low carbon footprint dyeing, hence significantly reduce the environmental impact.
Other key innovations of this partnership that will be highlighted during the exhibition include:
- Single side spray coating of Imperon® pigment preparations to reduce water and energy consumption as a more sustainable solution
- Novel dyeing technology on Denim warp yarn sheet dyeing ranges to eliminate huge dye baths by using different application methods
Visitors will also be introduced to the Optidye® N Process Optimization, where the Optidye N tool is now integrated into eliot®, DyStar's free, Internet-based tool providing quick-access guidance on product selection and process optimization. The Optidye® N Process Optimization determines the optimum dyeing conditions when using Telon® and Isolan® dyes and Sera® auxiliaries in the exhaust dyeing process, thus helping textile producers achieve better results.
Visitors are welcome to visit DyStar's booth and talk to the experts on their newest products and innovative concepts.


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Joining up with Mr. Morning on KICKS 1055 is further proof that these work release programs are really effective! It all started just after getting a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY New Paltz and working college radio while there. I never listened when they said get a real job. I ventured forth, right into a radio stint in the Hudson Valley, then Albany, Long Island, Central New York, beyond and back. Home for me now is in the Hudson Valley in a town right on the river. Being married with three kids makes everyday exciting(!?!), add to that two fur babies Coco, a mini Shih Poo, and Arthur, a cat that's twice the size of the Coco the dog and you've got a crazy house. I love all kinds of music, as I am an equal opportunity fan. As far as sports generally I root for the Yankees and the Jets. I aspire to be a beach bum one day, but for now while living in the Northeast I'm happy hitting the slopes in winter as an avid snow skier. I plan to be keepin' it real here with Mr. Morning on KICKS 1055 for many years to come.
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5 Sweet Halloween Freebies + Deals From Local Hot Spots
We did some digging around and found some really good Halloween deals and freebies this year.
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Hopefully this will make the upcoming flu season a whole lot less miserable.
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Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Doug Turner has set himself apart from the pack. He offers the most powerful endorsement of any candidate of any party, in support of the Inspection of Public Records Act;
New Mexico needs to elect a governor who will strengthen our Inspection of Public Records Act. The current version lacks the teeth of serious enforcement when a bureaucrat or politician defies it. Willfully withholding public documents from the public, media or other inquiring stakeholders should be a fourth-degree felony, and we need a governor who will fight for such consequences, link.As powerful as that statement is, Turner still falls short of the need.
There are only two kinds of public records;
- those which belong in the hands of the public, and
- those which do not (for good and ethical reasons).
They are separated currently, by the people who create them, and who might have the greatest need to keep them secret for as long as possible.
They need to be separated by due process instead.
Any public record that needs redaction, should be redacted
according to a process that provides ethical redaction.
The difference between "legal" redaction and "ethical"
redaction is readily apparent.
Legal redaction surrenders "every record that the law requires".
Ethical redaction surrenders "every record that the law allows".
The difference is considerable.
As much as we need a Governor "who will fight for ... consequences" for those who interfere with legal redaction,
we need more.
We need a Governor who will make ethically redacted
public records immediately available upon request.
We need a Governor who will promise to tell us the truth,
the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, about the public
interests, and about their public service.
We need a Governor who will promise,
requests for public records will result in an ethically redacted
copy of the record being posted on the internet within a very few days, at the very most.
It is not technologically impossible.
It takes only character and courage.
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From the bouquet to the bite, it's time to stop and eat the roses
Waiter, there's a flower in my food
Aperitif, Peach Blossom Spring
Appetiser, Nappa Hakusai
Entrée, Mushroom Barley Risotto
Dessert, Azuki Velvet Cake
Don't dismiss them as mere pretties resting on your plate - lovely to look at but ultimately swept away by your fork when you're spooning mouthfuls. Edible flowers have made a colourful appearance in meals around the globe, adding a pop of colour as you eat with our eyes. With complementing flavours and often packed with nutrients and anti-oxidants, they're more than just a pretty face. Before you plant and plate, we give you a list of edible flowers to grow in your kitchen garden, followed by four stellar yummies you can convert them into.
1. Aperitif: PEACH BLOSSOM SPRING
Blossom on your plate: Rose
Courtesy: Dimitri Lezinska, director of beverages at KOKO Asian Gastropub
Shake up: Put together crème de cassis, rosemary syrup, 'peche de vigne' puree, fresh lime juice, and a couple of dashes of rose water. Add vodka for the real deal. Shake and double-strain, and garnish with rose petals.
2. Appetiser: NAPPA HAKUSAI, a signature veg sushi roll served 'Aburi style'
Blossoms on your plate: Japanese kiku/chrysanthemum
Courtesy: Chef Venecio Cadavida, Japanese specialty chef, Dashanzi, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu
Plate up: Shop for someasparagus, takuwan, avocado, turnip and onion. Arrange these and a handful of mixed cress on a Chinese cabbage sheet. Turn it into maki rolls. You can use a makisu for this. Char the roll a little using a blowtorch. Cut the maki equally, garnish with kiku flowers and serve with wasabi, soya sauce and gari.
3. Entrèe: MUSHROOM BARLEY RISOTTO
Blossom on your plate: Nasturtium
Courtesy: Karishma Sakhrani, consulting chef, Mirabella Bar & Kitchen
Plate up: Cook a quarter cup of barley until tender or al dente and steam button mushrooms. Heat a large wok. Add sesame oil and once hot, cook onions until translucent. Add ginger and garlic and after a couple of minutes, the mixed barley. Stir in some wood ear and white fungus mushrooms. Dish out and top with finely chopped scallions. You can be liberal or scarce with the nasturtiums atop the dish, depending on how you like them. Rest assured that the blossoms are amping your Vitamin C levels.
4. Dessert: AZUKI VELVET CAKE
Blossoms on your plate: Nasturtium, purple Thai basil, hyacinth bean flower, marigold, chamomile
Courtesy: Chef Sahil Singh, Pa Pa Ya, Mumbai
Plate up: Replace your red velvet staple with one flavoured with the sweet red beans native to East Asia, and served with dehydrated berries.
Photographs KEEGAN CRASTO
Art Director AARTI THARWANI


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There are several things you can do daily, using your car to make extra money. Bear in mind, car seats are very similar to cars. Try to remember, in the event the passenger side of your car has an airbag, the auto seat ought to go in the rear seat, not the front seat of the vehicle.
A tiny financial investment which you will find returned when you sell your vehicle or maybe to extend the life span of the automobile. On the flip side, if you've got a little auto, then choosing the Maxi Pria 70 would be your very best decision. Best Car Booster Seats are available on this location.
Some convertible seats can even be utilised as as a booster when your child is prepared to ride without the usage of a five point harness. On the flip side, if you desire a convertible seat that could carry babies and kids from 5 to 120 pounds, then it's possible to decide on the Diono Radian RTX. Convertible car seats are in fact one of the most flexible varieties of seats since they may be utilized as rear-facing along with forward facing seats. They are one of the most sought after baby travel gear by many parents.
You could possibly be trying your very best to provide the ideal car seat to your child, but given the intricacy of the notion there are many to pick from, it surely is challenging to acquire the one which is quite appropriate for him. Mobile car seats are the ideal alternative for smaller cars.
In case the seat doesn't fit the child correctly, however many additional safety features it has, it is not going to guard your child adequately. Considering that there are numerous varieties of car seats, it's very important to be aware that every kind of seat reached requires a particular age, weight and height. Thus, even if it's your very first time to use a car seat, you won't ever have an issue with it.


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As of last week, I've made my reservations to attend ReaperCon. I've taken a few painting and modelling classes at Gencon in the past, and they have all been great, including several taught by Reaper artists. Last year, I did some searching around to decide which convention (or conventions) to attend this year, and hit upon Reaper Miniatures very own con, run at their headquarters in Denton, Texas. I immediately wanted to go and try it out as a 'total immersion' experience, rather than sneaking in one or two classes between gaming events at a larger con. Sadly, attending in 2011 was just not practical for me.
This year, armed with both advanced warning, and advanced planning, I am planning to make an appearance at Reaper for the first time. I'm looking forward to it!


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Eating healthy in college is a challenge. On AU's campus, with limited healthy options, that challenge is an unavoidable reality.
At AU, the chances of finding something healthy and filling are slim to none, with fried chicken tenders and pizza being the only choices in a time crunch. Mary Graydon Center has Einstein Bagels, Elevation Burger (burgers and milkshakes), Pi and Fry (fries and chicken tenders) and Global Fresh (a rotating feature station of various foods from different nations). The last option, and the only strictly 'healthy' one out of the five in MGC, is Freshii, with decent salads and bowls.
Freshii is not enough. We need more options. This could be a salad bar, healthy bowls or even a sandwich and wrap station. While AU has done a great job adding new study cafes on campus, like The Bridge, students are still in need of more healthy meal stations.
In a recent article by the Huffington Post, Dr. Alison Borkowska, a nutrition specialist from Pennsylvania State University, states that college students are "encountering levels of stress and scheduling that they've never experienced before. They've never had this many things to be responsible for, including putting food in their mouths." The transition to college can be a challenging one, particularly in regard to eating healthy. Fortunately, a lack of healthy food options isn't too hard to solve. The solution is simply making healthy options more accessible to college students, and in the process, making the transition to college healthier.
American University has about 7,200 undergraduate students, according to AU's website. College should be a place to grow and learn, an experience students may never have again. However, without easily accessible food options, it's difficult to remain focused and healthy. It is the responsibility of the University to provide students with these options.
Kimberly Rothberg is a junior in the School of Communication.


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Chinese medical experts attending to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga have completed extensive tests and are now beginning treatment, President Mnangagwa has said.
In a statement yesterday, President Mnangagwa revealed that VP Chiwenga's condition remains "remarkably stable".
VP Chiwenga last month left South Africa, where he was receiving treatment, for China. The transfer followed a decision by Zimbabwe and China to allow Chinese experts to join fellow experts in Zimbabwe, South Africa and India in attending to the Vice-President.
"Further to my communication last month updating the Nation on the condition of our Vice-President, Dr CGDN Chiwenga, I wish to add that the Vice-President has now completed extensive tests required by the Chinese Medical Team attending to him, thus paving way for the commencement of actual treatment.
"While it is still too early in the treatment process, I am advised that the Vice-President's condition remains remarkably stable, with the initial strict regimen imposed on him at the time of his admission being gradually eased to allow greater access by close family members. Arrangements are underway already to ensure close family members are within call of the Vice-President," President Mnangagwa said in the statement.
Regimen refers to a prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise for the promotion or restoration of health.
President Mnangagwa promised to continue keeping the nation posted on VP Chiwenga's health but said he would do so while observing respect for patient confidentiality. The Chronicle


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Following the HPCB conference in October 2016 and feedback received from the HPCB fitness to practise sanctions mapping survey, HPCB have complied a set of recommendations to the European Commission on the European professional card (EPC) and alert mechanism.
The European Commission recently marked the first year anniversary of the EPC and alert mechanism and has launched a survey.
In light of this, the HPCB recommendations have been shared with the European Commission in the hope that they will be considered alongside the results of the EPC and alert mechanism survey.
The HPCB recommendations on the EPC can be found here. (pdf)
The HPCB recommendations on the alert mechanism can be found here. (pdf)


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Sometimes you just get stuck with a really friendly cab driver who wants to tell you his or her life story, but the tales are usually not as dramatic as the one spun by the driver in this Belgrade taxi.
As part of a promotion for the performances at the Yugoslav Drama Theater, professional actors were sent out to drive cabs around the city and make the stories of Shakespeare and Dostoyevsky seem like their own lives. Whether they wanted to or not, the cab passengers became engaged in the story and before they reached their destinations, they were told that they could hear a more eloquent telling of the tale at the Yugoslav Drama Theater. As a reward for hearing out the monologues, taxi passengers were given free tickets to the show.
English subtitles for the video can be turned on with YouTube.
This Friendly Cab Driver's Life Story Sounds Like the Plot of Othello
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So what exactly is a performance based assessment?
"Authentic assessments that require students to develop a product, response, analysis, or problem solution that reflects the kind of reasoning or performance required beyond the classroom." (Darling-Hammond, L.,&Adamson, F. 2014).
Why do we need to reform the way we do assessments?
"History suggests that a standard-by-standard approach to teaching and learning does not work. Instead, our advice, based on research on learning, is to focus on the big ideas of what students are expected to accomplish…Consider how specific standards and evidence targets can be integrated in the development and demonstration of these major competencies through appropriate performance tasks." (Joan Herman & Robert Linn , Ed Leadership, March 2014).
In short, the content laden, multi-question exam may not, and frequently does not, require much more than recall. Today's marketplace is calling for individuals that are able to apply the skills and knowledge they have gained to arrive at solutions to problems. But to create a true performance based task that gets at those skills and knowledge is not as easy as constructing a macaroni Parthenon~ as some might envision when they think performance based.
On November 14th, groups of teachers gathered during the early dismissal to compare their performance based benchmarks with some exemplars and they also used a design template to help them evaluate where their assessment was strong and where it could be enhanced. The long range goal is to continue to analyze and enhance our benchmark assessments so that we are doing a better job at getting to testing actual skills and knowledge based on learned content. I have seen a definite improvement in this area and we are continuing to move forward. I've attached a sample of some of the items we are expecting in the development of a high quality assessment.
In addition to the work on performance based assessments, the high school is also working with Dr. Richmond this year to analyze and improve other types of assessments. She began our first meeting together with the Wilderness Assessment that is attached. Go ahead and answer the questions and I challenge you to get them all correct. (I'll provide the answers in another post :-)). Dr. Richmond will be working with our staff through the instructional coach's office and provide a more individualized approach to assisting teachers with enhancing how they assess students.
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Summertime brings campers and hikers from all over the world, but what really makes these activities enjoyable is having the correct gear for your trip. Some gear that is beneficial to bring along with you is backpacks that are waterproof, cooking gear, and hammock shelters for when your hiking to a spot you have never been before. Camping should never be stressful, so take the time to do your research on where to buy these items so you can make the most out of your camping trip.
Backpacks That Withstand Water
A waterproof backpack is a great piece of camping equipment for anyone who likes to go out in all types of weather. For campers and hikers that are taking long walks into the woods, these are ideal to have as they will keep your clothing and food dry for when it stops raining. If you are entering the rainy season without a backpack that is waterproof, you will find it very difficult to bring a dry set of clothes, let alone food that will not go soggy from becoming wet.
Cooking Gear
For anyone camping for a few days or more, it is a great idea to carry around some type of cooking gear with you so you are not stuck eating canned goods the entire time. Some great cooking ware to carrying along with you are cast iron frying pans, kettles, and a cooler for drinks and meat. Without having these things, you will find it harder to prepare meals as you will most likely have to hold your food over the fire with a stick or wrap it in tinfoil to keep it from becoming charred up.
Hammock Shelters
Hammock shelters are an excellent piece of camping gear, especially if you are hiking through unknown territory as it will hold you high up off the ground from any animals passing through. Another great benefit to these types of tents is that you can even purchase a double hammock if you are traveling with a friend or a loved one. All you have to simply do is tie your hammock shelter to two trees at the height you desire and find to be suitable for the area that you are going to be camping in.
Camping is supposed to be an enjoyable time, but what makes it more enjoyable is having the correct gear to go into the woods with. Some excellent gear to pack up and bring with you are hammock shelters, cooking gear, and backpacks that are waterproof in case the weather decides to take a turn for the worst. Be sure to always make a checklist and go over it twice before heading out on your hike as forgetting any of these items can often be discouraging and make your camping trip more difficult. Also, be sure to check out any new camping items for the season to see what else you can add to your trip to make it simpler and more exciting.


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Asian Tribune is published by World Institute For Asian Studies|Powered by WIAS Vol. 12 No. 2993
V. Anandasangaree, the veteran Tamil leader has raised his voice of dissent against Western hypocrisy. He blamed Stephen Harper for his questionable judgment regarding the suspension of contribution to Commonwealth Fund.
In the Lok Sabha elections which is presently in progress in India, Tamil Nadu has single-phase elections to its 39 constituencies in one go today, Thursday (24 April 2014). Also going to polls is Puducherry for its single seat along with Tamil Nadu. This the 6th phase of Lok Sabha elections in India today.
Sinnathurai Thavarasa was sworn in as a member of the Northern Provincial Council yesterday before President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees.
Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Secretary, Ministry of Defence & Urban Development, visited Malaysia from 15th to 17th April 2014 at the invitation of Dato Seri Hishammuddin bin Hussein, Minister of Defence of Malaysia, as a guest speaker at the Putrajaya Forum held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Defence Secretary spoke on the theme, "Influence of Non-State Actors: Impact on Global Security".
Sri Lanka has come up with a mini-diplomatic shake up and it is expected to take effect soon.
A comprehensive briefing was provided for Ambassadors and High Commissioners accredited to Sri Lanka, at the Ministry of External Affairs, on Thursday, 24th April 2014 by Professor G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs, with the assistance of Major General K.H.G. Hendawitharana, representing the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Fingerpaint, a full-service marketing agency with offices in Arizona, Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio, has added Omi Ortiz to its interactive team. Ortiz will be based in the agency's Saratoga Springs, N.Y., office.
Ortiz brings more than eight years of web development and software programming knowledge to the interactive team. Most recently, as a developer at InfoEd Global, he completed complex web application and data management projects while never losing sight of providing the best possible user experience.
Ortiz earned his bachelor's degree from the College at Brockport, State University of New York.
"We're thrilled to have a developer like Omi come on board," said Bill McEllen, who leads Fingerpaint's Saratoga Springs office. "He's a well-rounded addition to an already amazing team, and he will keep our work moving forward efficiently and effectively."
About Fingerpaint
Reset your expectations of a marketing agency. Independent by design, with integrated talent across Saratoga Springs, New York; Conshohocken, Pennsylvania; Phoenix, Arizona; and Columbus, Ohio, Fingerpaint is committed to creating and executing meaningful brand experiences that are never paint by number.
Fingerpaint was named a 2017 finalist for Agency of the Year by Med Ad News, MM&M, and PM360 and won PR & Marketing Agency of the Year in 2017 from the Business Intelligence Group. Additionally, it won the 2018 Heart Award from Med Ad News for its commitment to philanthropy and social causes and has been on Inc. Magazine's list of the 5,000 Fastest-Growing Companies for the past five years. Founder Ed Mitzen was honored as 2016's Industry Person of the Year by Med Ad News and as a 2017 Top Boss by Digiday. Visit us at fingerpaint.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.


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A THUG who shattered a woman's eye socket with his metal walking crutch in an unprovoked attack has avoided jail.
Preston Crown Court heard how on the night of November 23, James Smith had swung his crutch at Lauren Stockman, while she had been enjoying a night out with her partner, Andrew Smith.
Smith, 59, then assaulted Mr Smith while he and Miss Stockman were sitting at the bar in the Fernhurst Pub in Blackburn.
The court also heard that the force of the blow to Miss Stockman's face had snapped the crutch in two and the victim was left with a fractured cheekbone.
A drunken woman had approached Miss Stockman and Mr Smith, asked what they were looking at, before threatening to hit Miss Stockman.
After telling the drunken female that they were just there for a quiet drink, Miss Stockman turned around, but then felt a bang to her head and could feel blood coming from a wound.
She said she had felt immediate pain in her cheek and eye and saw half a metal crutch on the floor and realised that was what she had been struck with.
At the time police released CCTV of Smith which showed him with the metal crutch in his hand. He was arrested soon after.
He admitted assaulted Miss Stockman causing her actual bodily harm and assaulting Mr Smith.
Defending, Neil Howard said his client was wracked with remorse and regret.
Judge Simon Medland said: "For no reason whatsoever you involved yourself in an argument with other people and picked up your metal walking stick.
"You hit Miss Stockman three times and the third time you hit her so hard it broke her cheek bone.
"The injury has caused her loss of confidence and has resulted in a change in her personal habits.
"What was going through your mind I am at a loss to know."
Smith, of Albion Street, Blackburn was sentenced to eight months, suspended for 12 months, ordered to carry out 20 days of rehabilitation activity and was given a three-month curfew.
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INDIANAPOLIS (BP)--Discerning eyes are needed to recognize the spiritual condition of Southern Baptists, Frank Page said in his final sermon as Southern Baptist Convention president during the SBC annual meeting in Indianapolis June 10.
Page, pastor of First Baptist Church in Taylors, S.C., said Southern Baptists should develop the kind of discernment akin to that which saved the villagers of the island of Simeulue after the South Asian tsunami on Dec. 26, 2004.
Village elders noticed the water retreating from the coastline and in minutes warned islanders to run for higher ground. Their communal memory of a 1907 tsunami that nearly destroyed the entire island helped them realize the impending danger. The island lost only seven of its 75,000 inhabitants, as was reported in The Seattle Times.
"The people of that island had assiduously told the story over and over of what might be the signs for such an event again, and taking note of that history, recognizing the warning signs, the elders in just a few minutes were able to spread the alarm and the villages were evacuated to higher ground. Their physical lives were saved that day."
Page asked if Southern Baptists would be able to recognize the signs of what is happening within the convention, among its churches and in the lives of individual believers.
"Will we assiduously impart to those after us the signs that God has set forth for blessing and the signs God has set forth for judgment?" Page asked.
Preaching from the John 4:7-30 story of the woman at the well, Page said Southern Baptists need to experience the same transformation as did the Samaritan woman. But before transformation can take place, he said, believers have to examine themselves to discern their spiritual conditions.
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INDIANAPOLIS (BP)--The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee passed a recommendation June 9 urging churches to screen prospective volunteers and employees with the U.S. Department of Justice's national sex offender database and said it believes the "potential threat of sex abuse" on the local church level "is tragically underappreciated."
At six pages, the Executive Committee's report on child sexual abuse -– adopted after two years of study -- also said it is "strongly persuaded ... Read More
INDIANAPOLIS (BP)--God can bring revival to the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention, but in many cases spiritual brokenness may be required first, speakers at the annual Southern Baptist Pastors' Conference said in Indianapolis June 9.
Pastors also elected officers for the 2009 Pastors' Conference in Louisville, Ky. Ed Litton, pastor of First Baptist Church of North Mobile in Saraland, Ala., was elected president, while Bruce Schmidt, pastor of Lamar Baptist Church in Arlington, Tex... Read More
INDIANAPOLIS (BP)--A personal experience with Christ's life-changing love compels His followers to love in a way they never could have before, Ed Stetzer said June 9 during the second day of the Woman's Missionary Union's annual missions celebration in Indianapolis.
Stetzer, director of LifeWay Research and coauthor with Philip Nation of this year's WMU emphasis book, "Compelled by Love: The Most Excellent Way to Missional Living," said, "I have been born again to new life, and part of that... Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Next year churches can take their pick -– taking kids on a train adventure through Australia or setting up a personalized archaeological dig. Either way, Jesus will be the ultimate destination.
LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention on June 10 announced its 2009 Vacation Bible School themes. The theme of the main VBS line is "Boomerang Express: It All Comes Back to Jesus." The Club VBS theme is "Truth Trek: Digging for God's Treasures." Both op... Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--The numbers are in for 2007 Vacation Bible School, and once again they show that VBS is the most effective evangelistic strategy for most churches.
"Game Day Central: Where Heroes Are Made" and "Club VBS: Jungle Jaunt" were the 2007 themes that were embraced by churches and enjoyed by children.
The VBS area of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention released the 2007 statistics based on information provided by churches submitting a Vacation... Read More
INDIANAPOLIS (BP)--One in four. That's how many baptisms last year in the Southern Baptist Convention came as a result of Vacation Bible School. And churches like Parkway Baptist in Moseley, Va., are a big reason why.
Parkway is one of 200 SBC churches that have experienced the largest VBS enrollment increases over the past five years. Pastor Brian Autry, who planted the church and hosted its first VBS in a rented school building six years ago, was one of 200 local church leaders honored at... Read More
INDIANAPOLIS (BP)--In the wake of torrential weekend rains of up to 10 inches in some central Indiana towns, Indiana Baptists have mobilized disaster relief teams and put crews from other Midwestern states on stand-by.
The teams were deployed June 8 as thousands of Southern Baptists converged on Indianapolis, site of the SBC annual meeting June 10-11 at the Indiana Convention Center.
Though some of the flooding had receded by noon Monday, the deluge from Friday night and Saturday was s... Read More
INDIANAPOLIS (BP)--North American Mission Board President Geoff Hammond gave the National African American Fellowship of the Southern Baptist Convention a sneak preview of the SBC's new National Evangelism Initiative June 9.
It was the first time a NAMB president attended the Sunday evening banquet of the fellowship, which was organized in 1992. This year's event drew about 350 people and included recognitions of two longtime influential pastors.
"It's not a program," Hammond said of t... Read More
INDIANAPOLIS (BP)--Tony Dungy, coach of the Super Bowl-champion Indianapolis Colts, addressed the Southern Baptist Pastors' Conference June 9 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, saying it was "a pleasure and an honor to be here" and "it is great to welcome you to our city."
Dungy's pastor, Ken Whitten of the Tampa-area Idlewild Baptist Church, introduced the coach. "Let me tell you, if you ever get the opportunity to be senior pastor of an NFL coach, you just pray that God let... Read More
INDIANAPOLIS (BP)--Bill Gaither of gospel music's Gaither Vocal Band told Southern Baptists the answer to the nation's economic pressures is not a political solution but a spiritual solution based on God's people learning to "give it away."
"I think it starts with us, and I think when the church of Jesus Christ gets organized, we've got the resources to do it, and we can do it when we put our heads together," Gaither told messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting in Ind... Read More
JACKSON, Tenn. (BP)--The daily news coming in from the disasters in Myanmar and China is horrifying on many levels. Many are discussing what we should do and how we can help. Read More
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SEE ALSO: Central bank sees silver lining in economic gloomAnd this is how the US embassy sums up its explanation for the self-imposed deadline on the old Sh1,000 notes. "This is due to the directive of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) that Sh1,000 notes of the old design will no longer be legal tender on October 1, 2019." Such self-conceitedness can only come from the world's most powerful nation; you think? Well, Kenya's neighbours - Uganda and Tanzania - did not even have to wait as long as the US Embassy. And immediately the CBK Governor Dr Patrick Njoroge made the announcement on June 1, the two countries, working together with CBK, declared the old Sh1,000 notes persona non grata within their jurisdictions. "The CBK has suspended currency conversion and repatriation of all Kenyan currency to restrict illicit flows into the Republic of Kenya. Further, the Bank of Tanzania has been advised to freeze CBK currency collection account with immediate effect," said Bank of Tanzania's Directorate of Financial Sector Supervision in the notice to banks on June 10.
SEE ALSO: Economy pulls through pandemic to register gainsOf course, the old Sh1,000 banknote is still a legal tender, but the market is rejecting it earlier than anticipated. Once a much sought after currency, the elephant-bearing banknote is fast turning into a skunk whose putrid odour nobody wants to walk around with. And this is sweet music to the ears of the CBK Governor. His campaign to get Kenyans to exchange, rather than transact with, the old Sh1,000 note has become a permanent feature on the front pages of every local newspaper. Dr Njoroge's wish is for every Kenyan to follow the example of the cigarette seller and US Embassy and stop accepting the old notes, just as matatu touts wouldn't tolerate being paid fare in Sh1 coins. "Don't forget to give your children pocket money and or school fees only in the new Sh1,000 notes. You don't want them inconvenienced on closing day, after the deadline," said CBK in a tweet. The apex bank also encouraged employers who pay their workers in cash to do so in the new currency. He wants people to walk up to a Kenyan bank and swap the old notes with new ones. But as the Swahili would put it, the bank is like a mousetrap, it will net both culprit and the innocent.
SEE ALSO: CBK free mobile cash transfers extension order irks firmsWith close to Sh25 billion worth of currency that was outside of the banking system finding its way into the banks a month after the announcement, critics fear that this might have included dirty money. In June, money in bank accounts increased by Sh50 billion as of this cash combined with the payment of pending bills to shore up liquidity. The increased liquidity has seen the weakening of the Shilling from about 101 to a peak of 104 against the dollar, as more of the local unit chased fewer greenbacks. Dr Njoroge does not, however, think that demonetisation will impact inflation, with prices increasing as more Kenyan Shillings chase few goods. So far, available data has vindicated the apex bank boss as the key indicator of demand-pull inflation - more money chasing fewer goods - non-food, non-fuel inflation, has not picked. Shilling value
SEE ALSO: Relief for borrowers as CBK retains key rate at 7.0 per centBut the weakening of the Shilling means expensive imports such as petroleum, machinery, fertiliser, pesticides, and clothes. This in effect means increased cost of living. The CBK boss insists they are watching every transaction, putting a red marker on suspect deals and forwarding names to investigators. "We have shared the information we have gathered so far with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for further investigations. Our role as the regulator is to work with the investigating agencies to ensure that we achieve our goal," Dr Njoroge said during a TV interview. There are serious loopholes, of course. For example, some women in Maringo Estate, a Nairobi suburb told Financial Standard of a nondescript company that had its operations at Nacico Plaza along Ladhies Road which was giving women groups loans of between Sh400,000 and Sh1 million in the damned notes. Some Boda Boda operators in Githurai, Kiambu County, have also received loans of Sh60,000 in the old currency. The lenders have given terse instructions that they are paid back the money in new currency after the dust on demonetisation, withdrawal, of Sh1,000 note has settled down. No wonder CBK Governor has in recent times been hard on unregulated microfinance institutions and mobile lenders, describing them as conduits for money laundering.
SEE ALSO: CBK extends waiver on Sh1000 mobile money transfersCBK has also warned members of the public against dealing with unlicensed and unregulated online foreign exchange dealers, fearing that they could be channels of cleaning dirty money. A week after Njoroge's announcement in June, British High Commissioner to Kenya Nic Hailey revealed that investigators from his country are working with their Kenyan counterparts to thwart any attempts to change the old notes, sleazily acquired through corruption or drug trafficking, into Sterling pounds. "I have spoken with the Treasury. We are keen on those who want to change Kenyan notes into Sterling," said Mr Hailey. Kenya's capital markets regulator - the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), estimates that about 50,000 people, including brokers, dealers and money managers, are in the online forex business and are mainly using offshore platforms that are not overseen by Kenyan regulators to offer the service. But it is churches, restaurants, bars, night clubs and other entertainment cash-rich businesses that analysts have noted need to be closely monitored due to their frequent banking patterns. The financial regulator, however, insists they have a profile of their transactions so any significant change will be detected. Dr Njoroge does not think real estate is still the go-to-place for persons itching to hide their ill-gotten money. According to CBK insiders, sleuths have been all over this sector, a situation that has spooked money launderers. The value of buildings approved by the Nairobi City County has been declining in the past three years. While this has been linked to such macro-economic factors as the capping of interest rates and the general slow-down of the economy, the stringent money-laundering rules might also have had an impact, according to Scholastica Odhiambo, an Economics lecturer from Maseno University. "The new currency roll-out, stringent money trail on expenditure by individuals suspected to be hoarding corruption money might be causing the chill out on the real estate," said Dr Odhiambo. This 'chill-out' on the real estate did not begin with the 2019 Madaraka Day pronouncement from the CBK Governor, the fight against money laundering only peaked on this day. Two months before Dr Njoroge dropped the demonetisation bombshell, Members of Parliament and a 'prominent' businessman suddenly started throwing barbs at the CBK boss for instituting what they said were harsh Know-Your-Customer (KYC) regulations. These regulations, which took effect in 2016, require anyone withdrawing or depositing more than Sh1 million to fill in a special form stating where the money is from or going to, who they are paying or receiving the money from and for what purpose. They are supposed to guard against money-laundering and terrorism financing schemes. However, those opposed to the rules said they were crippling the economy as money was not leaving and getting into banks in gushes as it used to before. Indeed, cash outside of banks registered its slowest growth in a decade in 2018 after CBK instituted these stringent rules. A lot of this cash might have gone into mobile money wallets instead, but that was okay to CBK as money in M-Pesa is money in the banks. Cash kings, especially politicians, might have been among the first to be hit with these regulations. Unlike in the previous elections when the campaign period would be awash with cash, official data paints a different picture in the 2017 polls, the first after the country started implementing the stringent rules on money laundering and terrorism financing. Currency outside of banks grew at slower - let us just say normal - the pace of 7.2 per cent as of December 2017. This represented an addition of Sh15.2 billion to the stock of currency outside the banking system, but it was not comparable to the previous election years when currency outside of banks would spike by more than a third in the campaign season. In the previous polls, including the 2010 referendum, about Sh20.8 billion worth of notes and coins would be pumped into the economy as politicians and financiers went on a spending spree. But Dr Njoroge came and spoilt the cash-party with the stringent Know-Your-Customer rules. So much that by the end of January 2019, currency outside of banks had slowed to a snail-pace of 1.6 per cent. This might have partly explained the slowdown in real estate activities as well as the outbursts from a section of the political class in March 2019. Some of the MPs even threatened to veto the renewal of Dr Njoroge's second term. "When I received my mortgage, Barclays Bank asked me to explain where the money came from. When you sell your three camels, you are asked where the money is coming from," said Majority Leader Aden Duale. Controversial city businessman Paul Kobia was more blatant: "If you deposit one million (Shillings) they ask: 'Where are you taking money?' Nobody is taking money to the banks. Now we are putting our money under mattresses." The decision by CBK to expunge the old Sh1,000 banknote from circulation could be the last stroke in a series of anti-money laundering measures by President Kenyatta's administration as part of the war on graft. Of course, there have been glaring misses in this campaign including instances when a suspect reportedly strutted out of banking hall with sacks full of cash. But generally, CBK believes such a feat is becoming harder to execute. Satisfied that fewer and fewer dirty cash was leaving or getting into the banking system, the State has now shifted its attention on the over Sh200 billion that is out there. It believes that a good chunk of the cash is dirty. The result has been an aggressive crackdown on what the Government believes is money laundering cells. That is why the multi-agency task force comprising of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Treasury, KRA, the Assets Recovery Agency, Kenya Bureau of Standards, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority and the DCI, was born in early 2018. CBK insiders say the recent war against tax evasion is part of the wider anti-money laundering campaign. Betting, an area the State believes is a hotbed of illicit financial flows has been put on the spotlight. Dr Odhiambo says besides real estate, vehicle assets the other easiest way to clean money was through betting firms. "Currently with disclosure law, that is to deposit a large amount of money you have to declare the source of money, the trail is obvious," she explained. Recently, several betting firms lost their licenses with Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i insisting that they pay up their tax dues before they can be allowed back into operation. Prominent individuals have also found themselves at cross-paths with the with DCI and KRA officials as the net meant to catch tax cheats is cast wider. There have also been futuristic components of the anti-money laundering campaigns including the constitution of a task force on anti-money laundering and the proposal to amend sections 48 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act to compel lawyers to report to authorities the cash they handle on behalf of their clients. The task force is expected to come up with recommendations that would ensure every nook and cranny that could be used to clean dirty cash is sealed tight. The proposal to designate lawyers, notaries, and other independent legal professions as reporting entities just as banks, forex bureaus and M-Pesa agents, is informed by precedence. According to State officials, law firms have previously been implicated in various scandals and there are cases before the court where they have been used as conduits to hide stolen public funds. Currently, lawyers are protected from disclosing details of transactions or even money held on behalf of their clients. According to Nicholas Abidha, an Advocate of the High Court, the proposal unconstitutional and an affront on the foundation of the legal profession. "We have Section 134 (1)(a)(b) of the Evidence Act and Section 18 of the Proceeds and Anti Money Laundering Act which qualifies the Advocate Client privilege in instances of aiding crimes," said Abidha. Perhaps, the biggest loophole to the anti-money laundering campaign is that it is coming to an end, says XN Iraki, an associate professor at the University of Nairobi. "More focus should be on prevention," explains Iraki, noting that the campaign might also net innocent people. "This will scare away investors and depress the economy. A good example is billions being demanded by the KRA. Where was KRA when the demanded tax was not being paid?" Dr Odhiambo believes enforcement officers are acting in utmost good faith, noting that lack of accountability may bungle the campaign. "Another issue is that the recovered money may not reach CBK but the accounts of individuals of higher interests," she says. [email protected]


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Great Blog Ideas for Your Real Estate Website
One of the best ways to enhance your real estate website is with blogging. However, blogs have to be interesting, informative, and useful. In addition, you have to know your targeted audience. With this, you have the ability to reach people who are actually interested in the real estate services you offer. In addition, writing a blog for a specific demographic allows you to get to know the audience on a more personal level.
One of the biggest challenges when writing blogs is coming up with great content on a consistent basis. Obviously, you want to provide readers with fresh ideas, innovative thoughts, and viable solutions, not regurgitated information offered by hundreds of other bloggers. Therefore, every blog you write must be relevant and useful. As a result, readers become more aware of your real estate business and the types but also caliber of services provided.
As part of writing blogs, you need to keep two things in mind – search engine optimization and shareability. In other words, blogs need to appease the big search engines like Google so they are recognized, properly indexed, and used to drive traffic to your site but also make them interesting enough that readers are eager to share. With this combination, coming up with great blog ideas will be easier.
Following are some examples of great blog posts you might consider for your real estate website. These will help establish subject matter expertise, attract viable leads, and boost traffic.
- Current real estate trending
- Most expensive or luxurious properties currently on the market
- Top mobile applications for buyers, sellers, agents, brokers, investors, developers, and builders
- The value of working with a top-notch real estate professional
- Online resources for people relocating or moving to your area
- Myths and truths about real estate
- Top real estate blogs or bloggers
- Best places to go in a particular city to include local attractions, shops, and restaurants
- Most affordable townhomes and condominiums available (include high quality photos)
- The benefits of using different social media networks
- Top waterfront properties at a specific price point
- Tips on saving money when purchase a first home
- Gated communities with the most spectacular amenities
- Big corporation moves
- Interesting new or transformation projects within the real estate market
- Hotel mergers and acquisitions
- Key advantages to living and working in your city
- Gaining an edge over the competition
- Exposé of your most interesting clients
- List of favorite local charities and reasons you donate
- Fastest growing businesses or communities in your area
- Top lessons learned from being a real estate professional
- Most powerful men or women real estate agents or brokers
- New ways of conducting real estate business
- Homes with the most spectacular views
The fact is that with blogging, the possibilities are endless. Try to think about things your current clients would be interested in reading but also topics that would attract new clients You can also conduct research online to see what types of questions people are asking or things being searched. Regardless of the direction you take, The News Funnel is ranked as one of the best blogging sites in existence. For that reason, you can post blogs or get assistance from a professional writer to get your blogs to the targeted audience.


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BLF Q8 Flashlight Review
The list on BLF to preorder this light was long, and long ago. After getting on the list, I promptly forgot and never checked back. When the hype train started regarding orders for this light, it was with bitterness and spite that I started the "Q8 Hate." (In jest of course.) Much to my surprise, when I checked I was on the list! I ordered the light, and [spoiler] love this light!
Okluma DC1 Brass, Custom Flashlight Review
Occasionally I get a wild hair to ask for a bit of a 'dream light' for review. Such is the case with today's review item. I sent Jeff at Okluma a message much to my surprise, he had the perfectly light for me!
Four Fura Knives Review.
A while back I received a bunch of knives from GearBest for review. I've carried them and am finally getting to this review. I've been delaying because quite frankly I don't love all of them. In any case, here are my thoughts (and photos!)
Folomov A4 Four Bay Charger Review
Here's the second charger from Folomov and Illumn.com that I'll be reviewing. This time it's a full four-bay charger, with claimed 3A charging capability.
How I…. Test a Charger (charging a cell)
I have wanted to do a "How I…" Series for a while now. Not that I have more knowledge than anyone, or more info than you can find on the web. But I can certainly tell you how I do something.
So without more chatter, here's how I test a charger.
Folomov A1 Single Cell Charger Review
There's a new charger brand on the markets, being carried by the fine gentlemen at Illumn.com. So far I believe there are three models, the A1, A2, and A4. The A1 is what we'll be seeing here (I have the A4 also, look for the review soon).
The A1 is a very interesting little cable/magnet charger, which doubles as a powerbank. Read on for more!
James Donkey 619 (104 Key) Mechanical Keyboard Review
I have another 104 key board today – this time just like one I reviewed already. This is the James Donkey 619 104-key keyboard. Whether it's perfect for me or not, I hope the review will help you decide if it's perfect for you. As this 104 key is much like the 87 key, much of this review will be very similar to the 87 key review.
Nitecore EC23 Flashlight Review
This Nitecore is new enough that I hadn't heard of it yet, but NitecoreStore.com sent it over for a review. It's a neat little light!
Emisar D1 Flashlight Review
Another Emisar light! This one I paid for myself, after liking the D4 so much. I like the idea; let's see how the execution is. Since the build is so similar between the D1 and D4, this review will probably be a bit abbreviated.
Convoy X3 Flashlight Review
I love getting Convoy lights for review. Here's another one, (and one I have been asking for), the Convoy X3. This is a 26650 format small thrower, with cell versatility and a great tint. Read on for more!


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The festival is almost over; the last performance is tonite. Some of the groups have already left, the Hungarians, the Yakuties, maybe the Albanians, whom I haven't seen today, perhaps also the Slovakians. The group at lunch was much smaller than before, although the bread on a fork game still continues. I wonder if any of the groups will take this new tradition back to their countries and perpetuate it. It's such a nice one, and at the least, lots of folks here have internalized the typical French greeting of a kiss on each cheek. Also, it's morphed a bit in that people aren't always giving the bread to someone of the other gender, either because they didn't reallize, or because they just preferred, for whatever reason, to choose someone of the same sex.
Last night was the Nuit d'Esprits, Night of the Spirits. Although I was very tired, I went, with most of our group. The South Afrikans, who are they favorites of lots of us, were supposed to be performing, along with the indigenous Venezuelans. It was at a pretty little park I hadn't been to, away from the festival grounds, and was preceeded by a parade of all the groups. Waiting for them to start, I found out from others in my group that the Venezuelans weren't Venezuelan at all, but two Brazilian men from the Amazon, brought in when the Venezuelans couldn't get visas. I felt pretty stupid never having understood that. But I felt much better today when Lucie, who is French, also said she'd thought they were Venezuelans too, as it said in the program.
In any case, they arrived in full feathered regalia, lit a fire, chanted for a while, then got up a bunch of people, formed a circle, started chanting with the locals, moving around the fire in a circle. It went on for a long time. As much as I wanted to like it, it wasn't very interesting and I kept falling asleep, even having dreams. Or maybe it was a shamanistic experience. It was also very cold, and if I felt cold, I wonder how these two young Amazonians, wearing a lot of feathers but not much of anything else, felt.
My group eventually decided to leave. It turns out the South Africans never did perform last night, because it was too late and too cold! But they are performing tonight, at the last show. I'm glad. They are not just one of my favorites, but one of the favorites of the festival, and a good note on which to end things. The Maoris also seem quite popular. I like them but with some reservations, not so much about their performances as about their attitudes. I will try to save some time to write more about this, after I relate more of yesterday's experiences.
Lunch was my last meal at the school cafeteria, which ends service tonite. I have my working shift at the African restaurant at the festival tonite, so won't be at the schoo; tonite. Which is fine, especially since things are winding down and it feels a little sad there. I'm so glad to have my last working shift at the restaurant, because it's one of the best places to work. I worked there yesterday lunch, too. The restaurant is called Chez Helene, and it is indeed Helene who runs the show. She is part Togo heritage, part Niger. This is her 15th year running the restau, as they say. Helene is quite the character. She is very warm and friendly, and lound, but can also be kind of bossy. One day I asked if I could help cut the pineapple, and someone cautioned me, no, Helene likes to do that.
Yesterday, I sliced and chopped ginger for the first couple of hours. It was made into ginger juice, which is actually the ginger blended with orange juice, and maybe something else. It's pretty good. When we arrived yesterday, most of the kitchen staff were wearing dashikas and other African garments, from Helene's booth next door. So Helena (my Czech co-worker) and I were promtply brought over to the booth where about 4 women spent about the next 15 minutes discussing which outfits and hats we should wear. Helene was one of the women, though you'd think she'd be busy preparing food for the noon rush. Later, after all the ginger was done, the line was getting pretty long ordering food at the stand. I had never done the service, only the prep, so tried to get a quick crash course from Helena, the Czech volunteer. She'd only just started doing it an hour before. There were four things on the menu, Accra, which are fried fish balls, Couscous Royale, a fish dish and a chicken dish, both of whch had names but which I never internatlized. You took the order, then folks paid while you got the food on a tray for them. There was one spot where someone served up the couscous and rice, and another for the actual dishes, which were in huge pots.
So, first order, a little nervous, I went up to the counter and asked what they would like to order. The answer, 5 orders of couscous, 3 of fish, then more but I lost track after that. Luckily, one of the other servers, who is there every day, helped me with the order. After that, the rest were pretty straightforward, usually just a couple of orders at a time, not eight plus whatever else, some accra I guess, and drinks.But the line was long, and we servers were lining up at the couscous/rice and meat stands, waiting to have the plates filled. At one point there were 5 of us backed up. Finally, one of the servers said to Helene, who was discussing something with one of the cooks, and with whom it seems you don't mess with, Helene, you need to serve us. There are people waiting. Helene had seemed oblivious of both us and the customers lined up.
After the lunch rush, three hours into our four hour shift, things calmed down, and we took a break to have lunch ourselves. I'd had the chicken and couscous on my other shift earlier on. So this time I tried the fish, which I think was the best of all.
The only things we've really had to pay for here are ice cream, crepes, waffles, and fries, and of course alcoholic drinks, and even on those we buy tokens at the bar and get a discount.
I think most of the jobs here have been great, even though there have been some scheduling issues and times when we arrived and there was nothing to do for a while. But considering the scope of the festival, I find that really minor, although some people in the group have been more frustrated about that.
Most peoples' complaints seem to be about the lack of organization, and about the bathroom facilities. Personally, I find the toilet and shower facilities here far better than the one I had in Paris last year (one shower for 28 people) and in Peru, where there was one toilet-shower which was the same little outdoor stall, so only one or the other could be used at a time, and it was perhaps three feet from our dining table.
Onto some other impressions of yesterday: the Africans were drumming at the outdoor stage, when who comes along but Pepe, with his own djembe drum, and starts playing with them. This isn't a jamming session, but a performance, on a real stage, and I am impressed with his chutzpah! Pepe has intrigued me all along. He's such an interesting mix of brazen and cuddly puppy dog. I'm so mad that my camera battery chose that moment to die. Yesterday we wrote project evaluations, and since they were all on the table, some of started reading the others and guessing who had written them. For what we liked the least, Pepe said that he hasn't yet gotten a French girl to kiss him! He does,by the way, have a girlfriend back in Barcelona, but told us that while he was away, things could happen.
Oh, I forgot to add, Pepe was supposed to be on points tri (recycling stations) duty at the time.
Lots of people were dancing to the South Africans plus Pepe drumming. They ranged from older couples to children to a woman who did a combination of African anad bellydance moves, very well, although there was something a little over the top about her moves. The young French guys at the table between her and me were snickering. Then there was a boy, about 10 or 12,kind of gawky, with glasses, who got up and began imitating the dancing woman's moves, combined with the fierce face and stuck out tongue of the Maoris. I just burst out laughing.
Another image - at the African booth next to the restaurant yesterday, one of the women wanted to braid my hair. She hadn't had any customers all morining, and we were joking about how I could parade around with a sandwich sign afterwards. But I wasn't particularly interested in having cornrows or extensions. next thing I knew, one of the burly construction heads, half bald, was sitting in her seat while she added braided extensions to his sparse hair. He's well known at the festival, and lots of people were coming by and cracking jokes. I did get some good pix of that!
Back to the Maoris. I have been speaking to some of them, particularly one man, who seems friendlier than the rest. I also found out, at lunch one day, that he was married to one of the women in the group, and they have their four children with them. He told me that there are actually about 30 in the group, of which just 8 are here. He told me the group is really impressive when they all perform, which I am sure is true. They are interesting enough just the 8 of them. What is especially interesting to me is the combination of their fierce grunts and faces and moves, with the very melodic and harmonic songs they sing. I really would like to know more about what's behind both the music and the grunting and chanting, but don't know if I'll have another chance to talk to them.The music is really beatutiful, a little reminiscent to me of both Hawaiian music and gospel.
But what i've noticed most about the Maoris is that they seem somewhat chauvinistic. For instance, they mentioned to me that they have s huge festival of just Maori music, etc. every year in NZ, much bigger than the festival here in Gannat. And the tone was just a little superior, as if implying that this festival wasn't as good.
I can understand that a culture that has been repressed might naturally have a degree of attitude toward the mainstream culture that has reppressed them. But, for one thing, the people here aren't the people who repressed them.
What bothered me the most, though, is that the same man, the one who's been friendly, also said to me that his group can perform quite a variety of shows, long and short pieces, not like some of the groups here, who just do the same thing over and over again. It isn't really true, I've seen each group mulitple times, and they all have as much variety as his does. (except for the Brazilians, who really do do the same thing over and over!) But the Brazilians are some people's favorites. The variety and range is what makes the festival interesting. If was just surprised that this Maori man would express his negative feelings about other groups. That's not what this festival is about.
Well, that's it for today. A tout! (ie, a tout a l'heure, see you soon.
Monday, July 26, 2010
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Little Muffin - SOLD
Little Muffin Oil on Panel, 6" x 6" SOLD at $30.00 plus $5.00 shipping. A simple little painting of a golden muffin (corn.) I picked it for the top, which was a little more interesting than the others on offer.
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In a nutshell: vivid, lively and inspiring suffragette story
Mollie Carberry is one of the liveliest characters you will read: a vivacious, intelligent young girl growing up in a comfortably-off family Dublin in 1912, and a suffragette. The book opens in fact with her reassuring a friend 'I am not in prison' having recently broken the law for the cause. Political campaigning has to fit in with school and housework, but Mollie is determined to play her part. The story is told through her letters which gives the novel a terrific immediacy and intimacy – Mollie is great fun to be with. Carey also creates a real sense of the times, imperceptibly filling her book with a great deal of historical facts, and giving a real sense of the urgency and excitement of the suffragette movement. This book should get your vote!
Readers will also enjoy Things a Bright Girl Can Do by Sally Nicholls, and Star by Star by Sheena Wilkinson. ~ Andrea Reece
Mollie Carberry is a suffragette! Well, sort of. Mollie and her best friend Nora have been bravely fighting for women's rights - even though no one else really knows about it. But when they hear a big protest is being planned, they know they have to take part. If only they didn't have to worry about Nora's terrible cousin, her awful brother and her neighbour's very annoying dog ...
WHEN DID IRISH WOMEN GET THE VOTE? The Representation of the People Act 1918 became law on 6 February 1918. It gave the vote to virtually all men over 21, and women over 30 who met certain requirements. In November 1918 an act was passed which enabled women to stand for parliament in the forthcoming elections. The only woman to win a seat in parliament across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in December 1918 was Constance Markievicz, who was elected by the people of south Dublin but who did not take her seat. In 1922, the new Irish Free State gave the vote to all women over 21, finally giving Irish women the same voting rights as Irish men.
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Weighing magnetic properties
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Lenz's law – at 3 tesla
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Telepathy breakthrough – great science, not science fiction
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In our meetings with small business owners across the country, you asked for more advice on selecting a security-conscious web host. As part of our cybersecurity initiative for small business, the FTC has suggestions about what to look for and what to ask when hiring a web host.
Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Legacy Systems
"I'm in favor of progress. It's change I don't like." — Mark Twain
Any CIO or IT manager thinking about upgrading legacy equipment would agree. Many who were forced to shelve upgrade plans during the 2008 economic downturn now face a vastly different digital world where they must embrace change or lose ground to competitors.
It's a tough decision to say the least. Business hardware and software carry a hefty price tag. Plus, companies must rebuild the legacy equipment infrastructure without undermining everyday operations. In a recent Forbes article, one Nationwide executive aptly compared the task with changing tires on a moving car.


text: Forsaken That '70s Show star Danny Masterson has landed a pilot deal at Comedy Central for Playing With Guns, and while compared to the accomplishments of his fellow That '70s Show alumni, it's not a major role in an Oscar-nominated best picture or a career as the romantic-comedy genre's most faithful Labrador Retriever, it definitely beats trying to revive CHiPs. As it turns out Playing With Guns has also become something of a labor of love for Masterson, as the show was originally intended for Spike TV, but the network passed last year. It's currently being reworked with Ethan Suplee taking over the role of Masterson's fellow slacker best friend, as the two of them become cops in their suburban hometown and try to "get the most out of their badges while doing the least amount of police work possible." (As with Suplee's last series role on My Name Is Earl, you can probably expect a whole lot of Scientologist cameos; they tend to do solids for each other.)


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Slack is the fastest growing business on the planet. But while the office instant messaging business is banking on growing its user base by more than 6,000%, according to a panel at Web Summit, in a separate interview the group's co-founder and chief technology officer Cal Henderson acknowledged that Slack will never kill off emails.
"Email is never going to die completely. Long-term, it is the cockroach of the internet; nobody likes it but it is impossible to eradicate. Email addresses will be around indefinitely," said Henderson to Silicon Republic at Web Summit (4 November to 8 November).
By the end of 2019, there will be more than 3.8 billion email users, over one million more people than the previous year, according to 2018 Radicati Group study. At the moment, Slack has 8 million daily active users and wants to grow this to 500 million.
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"But I think what is going to happen is … more and more use cases, which email isn't suited to, will move away. If you look at the standard inbox on email today, it is a mix between that internal and external communication, friends and family, spam, marketing messages," added Henderson in his interview to Silicon Republic.
For more news and insights from Web Summit, check out Yahoo Finance's coverage here.