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"Your guided journey through the world of life insurance starts here"
No one knows when their line is drawn, when their days are up and the fine sands running through the hour glass come to an end. Life is a precious thing, and when you have a family depending on you, your death becomes their loss in more than just an emotional sense. For some of us the thought of dying is not something we have given time to. After all when you are in the prime of your life, the part of your life where you should be thinking about a life insurance policy, death is about as far away from our thoughts as old age is.
But none of us knows when our time is up, when Death will come for a first and final visit. This is the reality we have all faced from the day we came into this world. And while death is life’s grand finale, there are a few things that you can do to lessen the blow of your passing and you can start with a life insurance policy.
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Only 6% of all South Africans has life insurance!
What is life insurance and why is it so important to have?
The moment we reach adulthood, we start accumulating expenses and some of these expenses are really a burden. We begin the building of debt that might hang over our heads for some 20 years or more. It doesn’t matter how optimistic you are about living until you are 80, we do not have control of when we are going on our next great journey. And being prepared for all types of eventualities doesn’t mean that you have to be less optimistic about your future. Rather it will mean you have planned for your future, and the future of your family, in the most responsible way.
Life insurance is a policy that is designed to pay out a certain amount of money when you die. You can choose to whom the money will go and then pay monthly premiums, like any other insurance, towards the final amount that will be paid out. Unlike other insurances that will pay out according to the damage done, you decide how much you would like to be covered for.
Most companies offering life cover are going to offer life insurance policies that are affordable and negotiable. This is because your life cover needs to be able to suit your needs. If you, for example, have a lot of debt you will probably have to take out a larger life insurance policy to ensure that everything is covered in the event of your death.
To get right to the bottom of life cover you are not going to be seeing the money once it comes time to pay out. Unless you are buying an endowment or annuity policy, which can act as a life policy and a retirement policy, you are saving up for someone else’s peace of mind, for someone else’s future.
While basically this is what life insurance is, there are more facets to the life cover that need to be explored. Read down further to find out about the types of life insurance.
Before you can decide on what type of life insurance you need, you will need to decide how much life cover you are going to need. Then once you know how much life cover you will need, you can start shopping around for life insurance quotes. But to assist you in your decision making, here are the types of life insurance that you will be able to sign up for in South Africa.
When we talk about term life insurance we are talking about life insurance that will only last for a fixed term meaning a predetermined time. This type of insurance is usually taken by those who are only going to need insurance for a specific period of time. These types of policies can be purchased for time periods of 10 years, 15 years or 20 years.
These are perfect to have over certain periods of your life to give your family financial cover if you are, for instance, paying off your loans. While these life insurance policies are very useful to have, you will not get the money back after the time period is over. Once the term is over your cover will stop immediately. But should you pass away during the time period, the policy will pay out.
This type of insurance is going to guarantee a pay out in the event of your death. With this life cover you will pay for the policy every month until the date of your death when the policy will pay out to your nearest and dearest. When a policy holder has paid for their policy for long enough they will be able to borrow money against the policy and premiums will usually be higher than your term life insurance.
This type of life insurance will give you a policy along with an investment option. With every payment you make, another amount will be credited to your insurance account. That added amount will earn you interest each month so with this type of policy you will have the possibility of rapid growth on your investment.
Knowing the different types of life insurance is a great starting point in building up your knowledge regarding your insurance. The next place to dig in will be to know exactly why you need this type of insurance.
You might be one of many people who are reading this and thinking, what is the point of life cover if I am never going to see that money. And it is a valid question to ask if you are paying each month for your insurance but you know that you will never be seeing that money. Here are a few of the valid reasons why you need to have this insurance.
You can climb into your car after reading this and be driven into and killed by a reckless driver. No one wants to consider this ending but none of us have control over how we will meet our makers. And most of us have a family. Should you die suddenly tomorrow but you have life insurance, your family will be taken care of in more ways than one. While you can never be replaced, your family can benefit greatly by this extra boost.
We take it for granted that the bill collectors will stop coming after we are gone, but while you might not have to suffer their collections your loved ones are likely to have to carry your debt. Is that fair on them? Especially while they are having to deal with the trauma and upset over losing you? Having life insurance will mean that your debts are covered after you die.
There are those among us who have a charity that they have supported throughout their lives and wish to leave a donation for once they have passed on. Having life insurance can mean that in death you can make that generous donation to a charitable cause that you weren’t able to make in life. Quite a generous way to be remembered.
Not all life insurance policies are only designed to pay out upon your death. There are some that can pay out upon death or pay out as a retirement policy. Many people rather prefer this option as it means that a lifetime of paying for life insurance will result in them seeing their investment when they reach the age at which it will pay out. These policies are known as annuity and it will guarantee an income for you once you have reached retirement age.
There are no ways to predict when life will end or what life is going to through at you, such as sickness or disability. While one certainty is that you will pass on, and no money will ever be able to replace the value and love you brought to people’s lives, having a company insure you for life cover is one step towards building a financial safety net.
Having life insurance is an option and it is one that you will not regret having. For many reasons it is going to give you peace of mind. Now that the importance of having such cover is out of the way, we’re going to get down to the next bit of important stuff. Just what factors are going to be having an effect on your cover?
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Your age. Using your age to determine your rates is nothing new to insurance, in fact car insurance companies will also use your age to determine your monthly rates. With life cover the younger you are, the less you will pay. But should you buy a life policy later in life, you can expect to pay out more.
Your health. If you are seriously an unhealthy person, you can expect to pay out more for your insurance. This is because your health can make you a risk for the company. Staying healthy and free of problems is the best way to keep your insurance rates low. Your current health and the history of your health, such as if you have had a heart attack in the past, will also be used to determine your rates. Your weight is also going to be playing a role.
3. Your occupation. If you are a bomb disposal expert the chances are you will be paying massive premiums on your insurance. What you do for your day to day living is sure to have a big impact on the monthly rates you will be paying.
4. You are a smoker. Sadly no matter who much you love those cigarettes, your insurance is going to be affected by your smoking. The good news is that if you have been planning to quit you really have a good reason to now. Within a year of quitting you can drastically lower your insurance rates.
5. You like to drink. Almost everyone enjoys the occasional drink to unwind but if it becomes a bad habit and you start consuming too much, you must expect to pay up with your insurance. Those who enjoy more than the occasional drink are sure to end up paying more for their life cover.
6. Your gender. According to research and numerous studies, women tend to live longer than men. This means that with some insurance companies, women will pay less than men.
7. Your family. Looking back into your family history, how healthy have your ancestors been? Some of us are naturally prone to cancers, bad heart conditions and other life threatening illnesses. As a result, if you are one of those people who come from a long life of sick people your insurance premiums are going to be a little higher.
Having affordable life insurance with the best life insurance company is a great idea and part of the most important insurance cover you can have. And finding the best life cover that is affordable and effective does not have to be as much of a mission as you imagine. At Insurance Directory we have made finding life insurance quotes simple and as easy as doing a quick search, selecting a company and then requesting a quote. Our free to use insurance directory will give you the opportunity to find the best types of life insurance at the most affordable rates.
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The Sony Playstation 3 game Killzone2, third in the Killzone series of first person shooter games, is being promoted with an online trailer “Bullet”. The video was developed by game developers Guerrilla, agency Deutsch Los Angeles and production house Zoic Studios, Culver City, and released online at the Playstation Network.
A soldier fires a bullet in the war on the planet Helghan, lining up for one of the Helghast forces, himself vulnerable to the spray of bullets coming from his enemies.
Playstation’s Killzone 2 “Bullet” spot, launching February 25th, is the first ever fully interactive counterpart on PSN: a full 3D version of the spot in which players can navigate their way through the commercial, controlling the camera and hearing director commentary on how the production was completed.
Killzone 2 follows the events of Killzone and Killzone: Liberation, and is set entirely on the planet Helghan, the home-world of the Helghast. Two years after the Helghast assault on Interplanetary Strategic Alliance (ISA) colony Vekta, the ISA attempt to capture the Helghast leader, Emperor Scolar Visari, and bring the Helghast war machine to a halt. Players assume the role of Sergeant Tomas “Sev” Sevchenko whose unit is charged with securing the enemy capital of Pyrrhus.
The Bullet trailer was developed at Deutsch, Los Angeles, by chief creative officer Eric Hirshberg, group creative directors Jason Elm and Michael Bryce, senior copywriters Jeff Candido and Brian Miller, senior art director Bernie O’Dowd, director of integrated production, Tom Dunlap, executive producer Victoria Guenier, and agency producer Todd Krolczyk.
Filming was shot by director Loni Peristere via Zoic Studios, Culver City, with executive producer Aaron Sternlicht, producer Neil Ingram, pre-viz editor Stewart Walks, online/VFX editor Dmitri Gueer, online/Flame artist Chris Stevens, CG supervisor Andy Wilkoff.
Killzone2 gaming was developed at Guerilla Games, Amsterdam, by development director Arjan Brussee, art and animation director Jan-Bart van Beek, lead technical artist Paullus Bannink, producer Geert Donker.
Music was developed at Terrorbird, New York, by music supervisor Jessica Caragliano and Lauren Ross, using “Caiaphas” by CBMB.
Sound was designed at Pop Sound, Santa Monica, by engineer/mixer Stephen Dixon, assistant engineer Nick Bozzone and producer Erin Reilly.

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Although not one of our top recommended activities for Salt Cay, kayaking at one of our suggested locations can be fun if your vacation schedule allows for it.
South Creek offers narrow mangrove channels and sand bars to discover.
Renowned for its diving and humpback whale watching, the tiny island of Salt Cay is a great place to explore. Although the sheltered paddling locations aren’t extensive, kayaking is interesting nevertheless. There isn't any suitable fishing or snorkelling from a kayak.
When kayaking or stand up paddle boarding, wearing polarized sunglasses will allow you to get a much better view of the coral and ocean life in the water below as they significantly reduce water surface reflections. See What to Bring to the Turks and Caicos.
The only wetlands on the island is the rather small (from a paddler’s perspective) South Creek. Much of the interior creek here is quite shallow, so you’ll definitely want to plan your trip for high tide.
Compared to the wetlands in the Caicos Islands, the mangroves density in South Creek isn’t great, but the sand bars, winding narrow channels and limestone ironshore protective bluffs are really beautiful and fun to explore. When the tide is high, it’s possible to kayak nearly a mile from one end of the creek to the other. There’s plenty of bird life to be seen here.
The other popular kayaking spot on Salt Cay is the sheltered water and beach off of Balfour Town. The best route is to simply follow the cliffs and coastline north past Little Bluff Lookout and up to North West Point. The ocean in this area is typically protected from the constant east southeast trade winds and the terrain is scenic and interesting.
It is of course possible to paddle off the coast at any other location on Salt Cay, but surf and wind conditions often aren’t optimal at many other spots. It's recommended that you avoid entirely the eastern coast of the island.
The central salinas and salt ponds on Salt Cay are extensive, yet they’re not suitable for kayaking due to their shallow depth and the large number of walls that divide them.
The South Creek Wetlands at low tide.
As the wetlands of Salt Cay are one of the few refuges in the area for wading birds, it often possible to spot great blue herons, tri-coloured herons, yellow-crowned night herons, green herons, great egrets, and reddish egrets. Although they’re not contained to the wetlands, ospreys, brown pelicans, and kingfishers frequent the area as well.
Salt Cay isn’t the best place in the Turks and Caicos to spot flamingos, yet they may be seen at times in the salinas, which they tend to prefer over the tidal sounds.
In the deeper central creek, small lemon and nurse sharks can sometimes be spotted, and barracudas and bonefish are common.
The south western side of South Creek hides a small tidal underwater cave system, which shelters the larger fish and barracudas that otherwise wouldn’t survive abnormally low tides in the largely-landlocked south portion of the sound.
South Creek is the best paddling location on Salt Cay. Much of the area is quite shallow, so plan to explore at high tide.
The coast to the north of Balfour Town Beach is sheltered and fun to explore. You may also find a great snorkelling spot.
The coast between Balfour Town and Little Bluff Lookout is typically sheltered from the wind and is a spectacular place to explore.
Salt Cay Divers is the foremost water sports business on the island. Although not one of their main activities, they offer both guided tours and kayak rentals.
The typical kayaks on island are the common moulded polyethylene sit on top ocean kayaks that are easy to use and favoured by local accommodations.
Several vacation villas include complimentary use of kayaks and other water sports gear. If the use of such equipment is important, check with the accommodation manager before booking.
Be aware of wind and current speed and direction. If possible, begin your journey into the wind so you’ll have an easier return.
Ensure that you have and use personal flotation devices (life vests). Accidents happen.
Take plenty of drinking water. The sun is typically intense in the Turks and Caicos.
Provider of scuba diving and snorkelling trips, whale watching excursions (seasonal), island trips, and eco-adventures (bird watching, hiking, and kayaking).

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协作通信利用空闲节点的天线,构成虚拟的MIMO(multiple-input multiple-output)系统,从而对抗无线信道衰落,获取分集增益.协作通信是下一代无线移动网络的关键技术,也是近几年的一个研究热点.目前,已有的研究成果大多集中在如何根据信道状态选取合适的协作节点,以增加信道容量、减低能量消耗及减小中断概率等方面.但由于协作通信改变了以往的传统通信模式,因此需要设计新的MAC(medium access control)机制(协作MAC 机制),以适应协作通信的特点.针对协作MAC机制进行综述,重点讨论了协作通信中MAC机制面临的问题,并对现有的协作MAC 机制进行分析和比较,最后给出协作MAC 的进一步的研究方向.
Cooperation Communication (CC) utilizes the antennas of idle nodes to create a virtual MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output) system. The CC can combat the fading in wireless links and achieve spatial diversity gains, which makes it a key technology for the next-generation wireless mobile networks. Nowadays, many researches focus on increasing the channel capacity, decreasing the energy consumption and outage probability by selecting appropriate cooperative nodes. New MAC (medium access control) mechanisms (cooperative MAC), however, are needed to satisfy the cooperation communication because the communication mode is changed in cooperation communication networks. In this paper, a survey on the cooperative MAC is given. The challenging issues for cooperative MAC are discussed, and some cooperative MACs are presented and analyzed. The research direction of cooperation MACs is discussed in the conclusion.

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For the past few weeks, CBS' Pirate Master has been unable to get a good number of viewers, however, the show's host, Cameron Daddo, is looking forward to a few good things.
The 42 year old Australian actor is set to appear in the upcoming film, The Perfect Sleep. As the film's website revealed, the story follows The Narrator as he returns to the city he left ten years ago to save the woman he loves. The Narrator was described as someone who has "an unnatural threshold for pain and punishment," which enables him to bravely face his obstacles.
The main cast of the film includes Anton Pardoe (The Godson) as The Narrator, Roselyn Sanchez (Without a Trace, Rush Hour 3) as Porphyria, Patrick Bachau (House, 24) as Nikolai and Sam Thakur as The Rajah. Cameron Daddo will appear in the film as Rogozhin.
Currently in its post production stages, The Perfect Sleep is a film directed by Jeremy Alter (The Godson) and written by Pardoe. Keith Kjarval and Jay Sedrish serve as executive producers of the film under the Unified Pictures banner.
Aside from The Perfect Sleep, Cameron Daddo has also recently concluded production for the film, Drifter. The film is a thriller directed by Roel Reiné and stars the Pirate Master host as Martin. It chronicles the story of four people who wake up in a desert with no memory of how they got there. The four individuals possess surgical scars and as they journey through the barren desert, they find that the past and present realities are coming at them. They later realize how all of the events are connected, and that only one of them will survive.
The cast of Drifter also includes Gabrielle Dennis (Let’s Talk) as Miranda, Janora McDuffie (Close To Home, Desire) as Rachel, Darcy Halsey (CSI, Scare Tactics) as Grace and Alex Nesic (Sleeper Cell, NCIS) as Berkman.
Release dates of the movies have not yet been released, thus fans will have to wait for further official announcements.

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Life is supposed to make sense.
And for me, it generally does. Even the impossible question of “why do bad things happen to good people?” is often abstract and impersonal. My lack of understanding doesn't often hit me in the gut. I’m comfortable with the limits of my comprehension.
And then my father died. Suddenly. On my mother's birthday. It was Wednesday afternoon, just hours before my wife was scheduled to board a direct flight from our hometown of Johannesburg to NYC for her brother's wedding. I was going to watch the kids in Johannesburg. The flight was 9:40 p.m. My wife was packed and I was working on an essay. At 3:13 p.m. I saw a WhatsApp on my family group.
We soon found out that he had died peacefully in his sleep from a massive heart attack.
There was no time to even feel. Logistics took over. The flight to New York was leaving in six hours. We quickly bought a ticket. Three hours later we were heading to the airport (my sister-in-law and her parents graciously took in the kids for the week).
I was going to a funeral. My wife was headed to a sibling’s wedding. On the very same flight! She was flying with her gowns; I was flying with clothes that would soon be ripped and then worn for the week of mourning.
It was surreal. I kept pinching myself to remind myself that it was real. My young father had gone without warning, and my dear brother-in-law was getting married. All at once. The 16-hour flight is always long, but this time it was endless.
On that flight I let go of logic. Logic was of no help.
We landed Thursday morning and soon went to the funeral. Three days later my wife put on her gown and joined her siblings, parents, grandparents, and hundreds of others at a beautiful wedding just five minutes’ walk from where my mother, siblings, aunts, uncles, and I were sitting shiva.
Just minutes before the ceremony was to begin, the groom stopped by. I walked outside (according to Jewish law a bride or groom may not enter a home of mourning on their wedding day). He was dressed so handsomely. I was in ripped, scruffy clothing. We hugged. We cried. I blessed him with everything good in this world. He shared words of comfort. And then I went back to join the ring of mourners and he went to put a ring on his bride’s finger.
Does any of this make sense? Not to me.
Math makes sense. Science makes sense. We attempt to make sense of history and human psychology. Most of the educational system is about giving us the tools to make sense of life around us.
Now, you might say that as a faithful Jew (and a rabbi at that!) I'm quite comfortable with the nonsensical or illogical. After all, isn't faith the antithesis of logic?
Something that isn’t logical isn’t by definition illogical. If it doesn’t make sense, it’s not automatically nonsense.
There are some things that are indeed “below” logic -- silly or nonsensical. Then there are things that are truly logical. There are also, however, those things that are above logic -- larger and greater than the laws of logic.
I’m not often confronted with this third level.
In the day-to-day life of a religious person, there is lots of sense and logic. The existence of a Creator is logical to me. The existence of a Divine Code is historically true and common-sensical to me (after all, why would G‑d create life without a manual?).
Following halachah (Jewish law), even those laws which my mind cannot understand, is a logical progression for me. Once my mind wraps around the idea that there is a G‑d who is above nature, who created a manual, and who is interested in a relationship with me, the nuance of His requests are acceptable to me, regardless of whether I understand them.
This is true in every relationship, especially marriage. We all do things for our loved ones which seem illogical to us, just because our beloveds want it and we love them. The logic of love is to give up logic for the sake of love.
This week’s parshah is Mishpatim. Mishpatim literally means “judgements.” The sages explain that mishpatim refers to the category of mitzvot that we understand logically -- the many elements of the religion that our mind can comprehend. Then there are mitzvot which are beyond logic.
Indeed, letting go of logic has been the only solace at this time. There is a time for Mishpatim, for making sense and marrying our brain with Torah. Then there is time to let go and embrace the Dayan Haemet, the True Judge, whose judgement defies logic.
There is a G‑d Who creates a reality stranger than any fiction. And He is in charge. I am finite. Running the world is His domain; living faithfully is mine.
And in some strange way, having my one family celebrate a wedding at the same time that my other family mourned offered me immense comfort. In the greatest darkness, there is light. Life never stops; joy always finds its way in.
Baruch Dayan Haemet, blessed is the True Judge, for taking my father, R’ Yonah ben R’ Meir, at the prime of his life.
Mazal tov, dear Levi and Mimi. May you build an everlasting edifice based upon the foundation of Torah and mitzvot.

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Welcome to the Second Grade Classroom Page!
It was my dream to be a teacher since I was seven years old. That dream became a reality in my late forties. Teaching is a second career for me. This is my eleventh year of teaching. I graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a Master’s degree in Education. I was accepted into the Teach for America program out of over 40,000 candidates. I relocated to Las Vegas and taught 5th grade for three years. I have taught multiple grades in various educational settings. Teaching second Grade is my favorite.
I live here in Bellflower with my husband Michael, my dogs Coco and Cannoli and a cat, Fettucine. I have three grown daughters; Joann (33),Kim (31) and Leilani (25). In addition, I have a beautiful six-year-old grand-daughter, Maddison. I love to create awesome things for my class. I am obsessed with dogs, as my room clearly represents. I my free time, you can find me at Goodwill shopping, crafting, or singing on Smule.
A Few of My Favorite Things – TV Show: Saturday Night Live, Store: Goodwill, Dollar Tree and Daiso, Color: Purple, Drink: Rockstar Peach Iced Tea, Food: Tacos and homemade cookies.
We had an amazing week learning how to make good choices. This activity was part if it. First, as a class we made a list of compliments. Then, the kiddos rotated from desk to desk writing compliments to each other. The children were quite delighted to see what some of their friends thought of them. Then I took their picture. Priceless. God Bless You.

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Forty-two body cameras have been deployed to officers, and new in-car camera systems are coming soon.
(TNS) — JACKSON, Mich. — Body cameras purchased by the city of Jackson in March are now in use by the Jackson Police Department.
Following training earlier this month, police officers are now wearing the cameras while on duty, Jackson Director of Police and Fire Services Elmer Hitt said.
The city agreed to a $128,000 contract with Axon Enterprise to purchase the 42 body cameras. The city signed a separate contract with Axon for nearly $79,000 at its Tuesday, June 26 meeting to purchase a new in-car camera system.
Once the new in-car cameras are implemented this fall, footage will be uploaded through cloud-based storage in a similar fashion to the body camera footage.
Currently, in-car camera footage is recorded on CDs. Because the city retains recordings for three years, the department has a room full of CDs stacked up.
When the department first started using in-car cameras around 2000, footage went to VHS tapes, Hitt said.
"(Like) the body cameras, I think (the new in-car cameras) provide a heightened level of transparency to the community on what our officers are doing out there on a daily basis," Hitt said. "And it helps protect the city in the event of a lawsuit."
The new camera system is being implemented in all 21 patrol vehicles, Hitt said. The current L3 system has started having issues, he added, and are "at the end of their useful life." The video and audio quality is also better on the Axon system, Hitt said.
Footage from body cameras and in-car cameras can be requested by citizens through the Freedom of Information Act.
Body cameras must be manually triggered, Hitt said in March, but the department requires them to be activated during public interactions. With the new in-car camera system, footage will be automatically uploaded to Axon's evidence.com once the patrol vehicles pull into the department lot.
©2018 Citizen Patriot, Jackson, Mich. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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As cryptocurrencies become more and more popular these days, you have a lot of places which accept payments using this currencies, so, in case you own some of them, in particular bitcoins, this article was designed to guide you through the process which will help you to be able to make payments using bitcoin.
What steps do you need to follow in order to be able to make payments in bitcoins?
The first and probably the most important step is to own a bitcoin wallet. It will enable you to receive, store and spend the bitcoins available. Some of the most popular bitcoin wallets are BitPay, Breadwallet and Mycelium.
The second step, after you opened the bitcoin wallet is to buy some bitcoins. This is not too hard as you have a lot of bitcoin exchanges available worldwide, which can help you convert fiat or ordinary money into bitcoins.
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Foreign Secretary William Hague and Defence Secretary Philip Hammond welcomed Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd and Defence Minister Stephen Smith for the fourth Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN), held in London on 23 January 2012.
The close partnership between the UK and Australia helps to safeguard national security and foster economic prosperity in both countries. The links between our two nations are profound, underscored by frequent high-level dialogue and wide-ranging people-to-people links. We continue to cooperate and coordinate closely on a wide range of global security, foreign policy and economic issues.
The UK and Australia reaffirmed today the importance of our collaboration. In a globalised and interconnected world, our partnership is as important today as it was for previous generations. These talks highlighted the enduring importance and the current practical value of our long-standing relationship. In the twelve months since the last AUKMIN there have been momentous political, security and economic developments, including in the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Asia, in cyberspace, and in the global financial system. These events, and the uncertainty which they can cause, have reinforced the value of a strong and trusting UK-Australia strategic partnership. On these global issues, the UK and Australia have a shared agenda: promoting peace and security, encouraging openness in trade and investment, and seeking to protect the vulnerable. We have been working towards these goals together during this year, and will keep doing so.
Our discussions today covered North Asia, South-East Asia, the events that are unfolding in the Gulf region, building our relationships with emerging powers, the evolving political and security architecture in Asia Pacific and developments in the Indian Ocean region. Ministers discussed progress towards the transition to Afghan-led security and agreed on the importance of the international community agreeing to their long-term post-transition commitment at the NATO/ISAF Summit in Chicago in May. Ministers also agreed on the importance of continued international support to Pakistan. Our dialogue and cooperation on these issues reinforce the value of our bilateral relations – based on our shared history and values, and mutual respect.
In today’s AUKMIN talks, we discussed Asia, recognising the central importance of this region for UK and Australian economic and security interests. Australia welcomed the UK’s commitment to practical and effective engagement in Asia and the Pacific, including through the FPDA. Ministers welcomed the expansion of the East Asia Summit as a substantial step forward in the security and economic architecture of the Asia Pacific. We discussed the need to engage constructively with China and other countries in the region to help address shared priorities, such as climate change, good governance, security challenges, sustainable economic development, development assistance, human rights and key foreign policy issues such as Iran and the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK). We discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula and agreed that the succession to Kim Jong-Un presents an opportunity for the DPRK to change, to reform its economy so it can feed its people, to cease its nuclear and missile programs and address its human rights record.
We discussed the role the UK and Australia can play together to contribute to regional stability and security, including through diplomatic, development and defence engagement. We underscored the increasing significance of India’s role for maritime security in the Indian Ocean. We also discussed more broadly the security challenges facing the Indian Ocean and Asia Pacific regions, including piracy and terrorism, and look forward to the UK’s upcoming conference on Somalia, and Australia’s conference on piracy. We committed ourselves to sharing strategic insights and aligning our thinking with like-minded partners on key regional security issues. We also considered how developments and relations in the Asia-Pacific and the Indian Ocean regions could best contribute to the maintenance of security and stability.
Ministers welcomed recent positive developments in Burma, and underlined that the UK and Australia both stand ready to support Burma’s reform process. We welcomed Aung San Suu Kyi’s participation in Burma’s political process, the recent release of a substantial number of political prisoners and ceasefire agreements in a number of ethnic conflict areas. We underlined the need for Burma’s up-coming by-elections to be free and fair and for all stakeholders to continue to work towards the peaceful resolution of ethnic conflicts. Australia and the UK discussed recent developments in Fiji and agreed on the importance of continuing to work together to encourage Fiji’s return to democracy and rule of law as soon as possible.
We reflected that AUKMIN III in January 2011 had been held just days before the events in the Arab world began to unfold. The past year has witnessed upheaval and change across much of the Middle East and North Africa. The UK and Australia worked together to protect civilians and promote our democratic values. In our discussions today, we also considered the challenges that the Arab Awakening had presented for neighbouring countries, particularly the Gulf States. We considered the expectations of people of the region, particularly on good governance, accountability, employment opportunities and economic and structural reforms. We agreed on the importance of economic, social and political reforms across the region.
Australia and the UK agreed on the need to increase pressure on Iran, even as we maintain our commitment to a negotiated solution to the Iran nuclear situation. The regime needs to hear very clearly from the international community that its present course is unacceptable and that it needs to abide by its obligations under multiple UN Security Council and International Atomic Energy Agency Resolutions.
We also agreed on the need to maintain pressure on the Assad regime inSyria; to put an end to the bloodshed and for Assad to step aside so that peaceful political reform can occur.Australia and the UK continue to register our support for the efforts of the Arab League to bring a resolution to this crisis.
During the discussions, we reiterated our serious concern about the current stalemate in the Middle East Peace Process and our commitment to continue to work for a just and lasting resolution to the conflict. We welcomed Jordanian efforts to bring the parties together under the Quartet framework but shared concern about developments in 2011 that threatened the peace process. We call on Israel to cease settlement activity. We also shared concern about escalations of violence and call for an end to threats to security including rocket attacks on Israeli civilians.
The UK and Australia have a special and enduring relationship and we are committed to working together in concrete and practical ways to promote security and prosperity. We look forward to the next AUKMIN talks, to be held in Australia in early 2013.

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On Friday the Lithuanian parliament changed its Code of Execution of Sentences. Now detainees will have to pay for the energy they use, at special prison rates.
Those who fail to pay on time will see their TV-sets, computers and video players confiscated by the state – at least until they’ve paid off their debt.
“Life in prison should differ a little from life outside,” said Stasys Sedbaras, a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs.
Before the change introduced by the Lithuanian Justice Ministry, prisoners did not have to pay for the power they consumed.
There are over 8,000 household appliances in Lithuanian prisons, according to the Ministry’s statistics. Authorities expect to collect up to 450,000 litas (about $190,000) annually through the measure.

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For millions of internet users around the globe, the search for new knowledge begins with Wikipedia. The encyclopedia’s rapid rise, novel organization, and freely offered content have been marveled at and denounced by a host of commentators. Critical Point of View moves beyond unflagging praise, well-worn facts, and questions about its reliability and accuracy, to unveil the complex, messy, and controversial realities of a distributed knowledge platform.
The Second event for the Critical Point of View reader on Wikipedia was held in Amsterdam, by the Institute of Network Cultures and the Centre for Internet and Society. A wide range of scholars, academics, researchers, practitioners, artists and users came together to discuss questions on design, analytics, access, education, theory, art, history and processes of knowledge production. The videos for the full event are now available for free viewing and dissemination.


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Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-backed head of Russia's southern Chechnya region, hosted a dinner in honour of Egypt's football team and presented the Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah with an award, the Chechen leader's press service said on Friday.
Rights groups and Western governments allege that authorities in Chechnya repress their political opponents, discriminate against women and persecute sexual minorities, all allegations that Chechnya's leaders deny.
The region is not hosting any matches during the World Cup but the Egyptian national team is using the Chechen capital, Grozny, as their base between tournament matches.
Salah has already been photographed alongside Kadyrov during his stay in the city, drawing criticism from human rights activists who say his actions are tacitly endorsing the actions of Chechnya's leaders.
"This night I signed a decree conferring the great footballer, and member of the Egyptian team and Liverpool, a distinguished title," Kadyrov was quoted as saying.
"At a gala dinner, which I gave in honour of the Egyptian team, I handed Mohamed Salah a copy of the decree and a badge. This is a deserved title!"
The Egyptian Football Association did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Lake Havasu City is in Mohave County, Arizona. It was founded in 1964 and had a population of 56,355 according to 2006 Census Bureau estimates. State Highway 95 is the major thoroughfare through town. Lake Havasu City was built as a "planned community" along the shores of Lake Havasu. Lake Havasu City is known as the "Personal Watercraft Capital of the World." Being relatively young, Lake Havasu City does not have a "historic" or "old town" section. The main economic factor is tourism. The town is most known for the famous London Bridge, which was disassembled piece by piece, transported here, and reconstructed piece by piece.
The Spaniards were the first Caucasians to explore the area, exploring and mining up and down the river in the 16th century. During the 19th century, there were Mexican outposts and American settlements in the area following the Mexican-American War. Mountain men made their way up the Colorado River near present-day Lake Havasu City in the 1800's, trapping for beaver. But the Mohave Indians didn't take kindly to the intrusion, and harassed the trappers into leaving the area. Prospectors began exploring the area later, building many settlements along the river banks. The area away from the river stayed remote and relatively unexplored. At this time there was very little here in the way of civilization. The area was extremely remote and rarely visited. About the only people who gazed on the remote ruggedness were prospectors and paddle-wheel passengers heading north to Ehrenberg. Construction of Parker Dam and the creation of the Lake altered the area permanently.
As waters of the Colorado River backed up behind Parker Dam, all of the prospecting communities, landings and fishing villages were flooded and disappeared. Soon only the tops of giant cottonwood trees were all that remained visible. During World War II much of the area was closed by the federal government, and was used by the military to conduct test flights. Primitive barracks, an air strip and a rest and recreation facility were built on the peninsula that was to become Pittsburg Point. After World War II the military abandoned the site and fishermen reclaimed the area. A visitor would soon become well-known in the area, and the visitor had a vision.
Robert Paxton McCulloch was born into a family of visionaries in 1911. A grandfather amassed a fortune investing in Thomas Edison's inventions, and his father was owner and president of the United Railway Company, a trolley car and inter-urban railroad. McCulloch and his two siblings inherited his grandfather's fortune in 1925. He attended Princeton University in 1928 and transferred to Stanford a year later. He had a love for boat racing, and had won two outboard hydroplane national championship trophies by the time he was 21. Two years after he graduated he married Barbara Ann Briggs, whose father was half-owner of the Briggs and Stratton Company. He began building racing engines and turbochargers for boats, and founded the McCulloch Engineering Company. In the 30's he sold the company to Borg-Warner for one million dollars. Later, McCulloch began building small gasoline engines, and created the first chainsaw with his name on it in 1948. His empire continued to expand. He created the McCulloch Oil Company and pursued oil and gas exploration. He owned an aviation firm called McCulloch Aviation. He also continued to pursue the outboard motor market during the next decade. His search for a test site for his outboard motors led him to Lake Havasu and ultimately changed the course of Arizona history.
McCulloch purchased 3,500 acres of lakeside property along Pittsburg Point, and later purchased a 26 square-mile section of barren desert nearby for less than $75 per acre. The tract would become the site of Lake Havasu City. The town site was laid out in what would become a confusing manner for a first-time visitor, with roads looping off and back onto Highway 95. McCulloch purchased eleven Lockheed Electra's, and formed McCulloch International Airlines. Magazine ads soon enticed snow-weary easterners to fly for free to Lake Havasu City, where they were regaled and encouraged to invest in the area. The Lake Havasu Hotel was built to accommodate the prospective buyers during their stay. The Hotel was located on McCulloch Boulevard, offered a spectacular view of Lake Havasu, and was approached by the only paved road in the area. McCulloch opened a chainsaw manufacturing company in Lake Havasu City, and within two years the company had 400 employees. But McCulloch continued to seek an attraction for his city, and his quest took him to London.
There has been a bridge over the River Thames in London for over 800 years. The first bridge was built in 1176 and lasted for 600 years. It eventually gave way to the ravages of Mother Nature, and was replaced with another London Bridge in 1831. By the 1960's the second London Bridge was gradually sinking into the river and it was decided to build a new one. But first, the older London Bridge was put up for auction. You guessed it: McCulloch submitted the highest bid at $2,460,000. He had a most implausible vision that would provide his community back home with an attraction that simply boggles the mind.
McCulloch began dismantling the old bridge, labeling and numbering each stone brick. The dismantled structure was shipped through the Panama Canal to Long Beach California, then overland some 300 miles to Lake Havasu City. The structure was re-assembled brick by brick over an eight-foot deep bay to Pittsburg Point, which was transformed into an island by dredging the channel beneath the bridge. Re-construction lasted three years, and included construction of English Village with its' colorful exterior, immaculate grounds and vibrant flowers. The bridge was finally officially opened on October 10, 1971. Skeptical residents attended the dedication that included elaborate fanfare, fireworks, a parade, and other festivities.
Today, Lake Havasu City is a vibrant and fast-growing community. The population increased 32% between 2000 and 2005, well above the national average. Many residents are retired, with only half of them in the labor force. Unemployment is very low (2.2%). Tourism is a crucial component of Lake Havasu's economy.
Lake Havasu, looking toward the Havasu Lake Resort on the California side.
Western Winter Blast is a four-day convention every President's Day weekend. The event is sponsored by the Western Pyrotechnic Association (WPA). "Pyrotechnicians" gather to buy, sell, and manufacture pyrotechnic supplies (fireworks). Pyrotechnic companies provide live demonstrations of their products, and a nightly "Afterglow Party" completes festivities each day. With the exception of a public display on closing night, the event is only open to members of the WPA.
Other annual events include the "Skat-Trac World Championships" which is the culmination of the professional personal watercraft tour, the Relics and Rods Run to the Sun, a pre-60's street rod car show, the Festival of Lights over the holidays, which features over one million lights festooned on the London Bridge, and London Bridge Days in October celebrating the arrival of the world's largest antique.
While not a civic event, Lake Havasu City is a destination place for students on spring break. Many of the resorts cater to students at this time by providing entertainment, festivities and special occasions.
Lake Havasu City is in the southwest portion of Mohave County. It is within the Lower Colorado subdivision of the Sonoran desert scrub plant community. A series of ridges and dry washes are to the northeast and southeast. It sits on a vast alluvial plain in the Mohave Mountains and Basin and Range topographic area. Crossman Peak is the highest point in the area at 5,100 feet, while Pittsburg Point is around 500 feet above sea level.
The Lake Havasu Museum of History is located at 320 London Bridge Road. Exhibits include historical photographs of the area and of vintage aircraft, mining artifacts, Native American history, historic newspaper articles, period dress, and a scaled-down version of the London Bridge with accompanying construction information. Also exhibited are informational displays about steamboats on the Colorado, the Site Six military compound, and the early explorers of the Western Arizona region. The museum is open from 1-4 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Admission for the general public is $2.00, and children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.
Lake Havasu dominates the recreational activities, but there are several other type attractions in the area. Many people who come to Lake Havasu City never explore the backcountry nearby. Six wilderness areas, historic mines, abandoned town sites, numerous trails and interesting geology constitute the bulk of the scenic attractions of the local backcountry.
The 57-mile long Lake Havasu Scenic Drive follows the eastern banks of the Colorado River and passes through Lake Havasu City. Off-road trails and tracks which invite exploring, rock hounding, wildlife viewing and hiking are prevalent nearby. The Falls Springs Wash Trail heads eastward about ten miles from the eastern city limits, drops down into Falls Springs Wash, and climbs into the Mohave Mountains. But Lake Havasu is where the action is.
The clear, cool, deep waters of Lake Havasu are well known for all types of water sports including boating, personal watercraft use, fishing, swimming, and non-motorized watercraft use. If you don't have a boat or jet-ski, you can rent one. Many visitors enjoy the relative tranquility of the lake tours on an authentic paddlewheel boat. Many coves and inlets along the shoreline are home to bass, catfish, bluegill, crappie and other game fish. In the deeper waters striped bass can be caught.
Some of the geographic features of the lake include Grass and Beaver Islands, Copper Canyon and Copper Canyon Jump Rock, and an untold number of unnamed sand bars to haul out on.
Many of the over 400 miles of shoreline lead to sandy beaches, estuaries and riparian areas where desert washes drain into the lake. Further upstream the lake narrows and enters Topock Gorge, which will be explored in the next chapter. Lake Havasu State Park is located on Pittsburg Point, and offers the Mohave Sunset Trail and the Arroyo Camino Interpretive Garden. The park is open for day use during reconstruction, and is scheduled to re-open for all uses in January 2008. Lake Havasu Marina, also on Pittsburg Point, offers long-term slip rental and is where many of the locals store their watercraft. As with many other lakes in the southern U.S., Lake Havasu is becoming infested with quagga mussels. Quagga mussels are a very small, prolific species of mussel that can clog pipelines, damage machinery and damage boats. They pose a very serious threat to water resources everywhere. The most common form of invasive spread is by way of attaching to watercraft, where they can then be transported to other waterways. All boat and watercraft users can reduce or eliminate the spread of the mussel by inspecting and cleaning all equipment after water contact.
Many tours are available in Lake Havasu City, from 1-2 hour on-the-water tours to all-day tours. Tours include a narrated 1-hour lake cruise aboard the Dixie Belle replica paddle wheeler, a 2-4 hour tour to Copper Canyon and Balance Rock, and a day-long guided motor coach tour to the Bill Williams Refuge.
There are eleven camping and RV parks listed in the Lake Havasu City Yellow Pages.
Standard Wash is an OHV area five miles south of Lake Havasu City. This OHV offers more than 7,500 acres of challenging trails for many types of OHV opportunities and camping. It is operated by the BLM Lake Havasu City field office.
BLM operates 105 shoreline campsites available by boat only. Some sites have shade ramadas, grills and rest rooms. No reservations are necessary. For more information, the listed phone number is 888-213-2582.
The Beachcomber Resort has 100 RV sites with full hookups, a launch ramp and swimming beach, boat slips, showers, laundry and more. No web site was listed. The phone number is 928-855-2322.
Located on Pittsburg Point, the Crazy Horse Campgrounds are located within walking distance of the London Bridge. 242 of the 632 sites have full hookups. Tent camping is available. The facility lists beach front sites, a boat launch, laundry, a general store, boat and jet-ski rentals, and a mile of beach for strolling. The web site is http://www.crazyhorsecampgrounds.com/, and the listed phone number is 928-855-4033.
The Islander RV Resort boasts 36' wide by 50' long sites, all with full hookups, water sewer and 30 and 50 amp electric service. A large clubhouse is open between November and March. Summer rates are in effect between April 1st and October 31st. The summer rate for a basic site is $54 per day/$378 per week. In the winter, a basic site rate is $44 per day/$264 per week. Waterfront, 30-foot minimum head-in sites range from $89 per day/$623 per week summer to $69 per day/$483 per week winter. Other and additional rates may apply. The web site is http://www.islanderrvresort.com/. The phone number is 928-680-2000. Reservation information is available via E-Mail at info@islanderrv.com.
Prospectors RV Resort offers daily, weekly, monthly and annual rates from $29 per day in the summer to $3,650 annually. Rooms can also be rented from $100 per day Monday through Thursday to $850 per month utilities included. Extra long RV sites allow you to leave your boat hooked. Windsor Beach launch is close by. Their web site is http://www.prospectorsresort.com/. The phone number is 928-764-2000, or they can be E-Mailed at info@prospectorsresort.com.
Lake Havasu City has a host of places to stay for every lifestyle and price range. Prices range from $599 at the London Bridge Resort and Convention Center to $45 at the local Motel 6. Private homes are also available for rent at varying prices and frequencies. Many national franchise establishments are here, including Days Inn, Best Western, Quality Inns, Super 8 and the aforementioned Motel 6.


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text: Birendra Bajracharya is the Acting Regional Programme Manager of Mountain Environment Regional Information System (MENRIS) at ICIMOD. Bajracharya joined ICIMOD in 1995 as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist. He holds an MSc in Geo-Informatics from the International Institute of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), the Netherlands, an MBA from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and BE in Civil Engineering from University of Rajasthan, India. Bajracharya has vast experience in spatial data infrastructure, decision support systems, and GIS and remote sensing (RS) applications in relation to natural resources, biodiversity, conservation planning, and protected area management. He has also been involved in developing various training courses on GIS/RS and has conducted training programmes in all of ICIMOD’s eight regional member countries. He also coordinates SERVIR-Himalaya, a joint initiative with NASA and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for developing earth observation, monitoring, and visualisation systems that integrate satellite and other geospatial data for improved scientific knowledge and decision making.


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A jolt lower for oil since peaking in October has set crude futures on track toward an ugly record. That is even after U.S. benchmark oil on Thursday fell into correction territory, defined as a drop of at least 20% from a recent peak.
ends lower on Friday, it will mark its 10th consecutive decline and that would match the longest skid for the contract since a similar stretch from July 18-July 31 1984, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
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Dr. Clancy Blair is a developmental psychologist who studies self-regulation in young children. His primary interest concerns the development of cognitive abilities referred to as executive functions and the ways in which these aspects of cognition are important for school readiness and early school achievement. He is also interested in the development and evaluation of preschool and elementary school curricula designed to promote executive functions as a means of preventing school failure.
In 2002, Dr. Blair and his colleagues at Pennsylvania State University and at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received funding from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development for a longitudinal, population-based study of family ecology and child development beginning at birth. In his part of the project, Dr. Blair is examining interaction between early experiential and biological influences on the development of executive functions and related aspects of self-regulation. Ultimately, Dr. Blair and his colleagues plan to follow this sample through the school years and into young adulthood. Prior to coming to NYU, Dr. Blair spent ten years as an assistant and then associate professor in the department of Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State. He received his doctorate in developmental psychology and master's degree in public health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1996.
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Lara Kyriakou is the Project Manager for the New Father and Mothers Study. Her previous research experience includes the Making Pre-K Count Study, which is examining emerging math curriculum for pre-school students, as well as a primary care-based study at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia exploring the effectiveness of development screenings for infants and toddlers. Her research interests include ways to maximize healthy development during the first three years of life, especially within marginalized communities. Lara is also interested in examining and creating strength-based practices with which to empower parents and families who live in under-resourced communities and have high exposure to trauma. Lara holds a B.A. in Psychology from Pace University and a M.S. Ed. in Interdisciplinary Studies of Human Development from the University of Pennsylvania.
Eric Finegood is a doctoral student in the Psychological Development program at NYU Steinhardt. Broadly, his research interests are in exploring the psychobiological relationship between context and neural development in parents and their children. Particularly, he is interested in the interface of biology and environment as it shapes parenting strategies and influences cognitive and social-emotional outcomes in children via stress physiological systems. Before coming to New York, Eric received his BA at the program for Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Science at the University of Michigan. After graduating, he worked as a research technician in a neuroimaging laboratory at the University of Michigan’s Psychiatry Department, investigating functional brain changes in response to attachment-based parenting interventions provided to economically disadvantaged families. Eric’s primary adviser at NYU is Dr. Clancy Blair.
Andy Ribner is a doctoral student in the Developmental Psychology program at NYU Steinhardt. He received a B.A. from Wesleyan University in Educational Psychology and Learning Theory, Biology, and Psychology, and worked in the Cognitive Development Labs under Dr. Anna Shusterman. There, he did research on numerical and spatial development in 3-7 year olds and had a specific interest in individual differences in mathematical development across socioeconomic status. He plans to continue investigating early mathematical development across SES and its interplay with self-regulation.
Paula Daneri is a doctoral candidate and IES-PIRT Fellow in the Developmental Psychology program at NYU Steinhardt. She received her B.A. in psychology from Duke University and spent two years doing early childhood education research at a non-profit research organization focusing on early childhood education interventions before coming to NYU. Her current research interests include the development of language and executive function in early childhood and their associations with school readiness, particularly in Latino and dual language learner populations. She is currently working with Dr. Clancy Blair on several projects examining early predictors of language and executive function, and working with Drs. Pamela Morris and Cybele Raver on a project to support the research infrastructure behind New York City's Universal Pre-K Program.


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Orange Tours And Travels runs several types of buses from Tirupur to Chennai. Generally, AC/Non AC sleeper buses are prefered during night travel. Besides, travelers may opt for AC/Non AC Semi sleeper and AC/Non AC Seater buses while commuting during day hours. All categories of Orange Tours And Travels buses ensure a good travel experience.

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Mining Investment Asia is a strategic mining conference and exhibition for the leaders of the mining, quarrying and construction materials industries, bringing together 800 attendees from 35 countries.
Ministers, mining companies, investors and service providers travel from all over Asia, Africa, Europe, North America and Middle East for four days of partnering, networking and business matching in Singapore. As one of the world’s leading financial hubs, Singapore is the ideal location to attract mining companies, investors and their partners from across the entire region.
At the conference, various topics such as key issues disrupting and innovating the mining sector, insights on the mining landscape, mining finance and business strategies will be discussed. Mining Investment Asia will bring in top notch business thought leaders to share their insights with the delegates, including via Mining Investment Go – an interview with mining’s leading investor for exclusive market insights. The conference will also provide plenty of networking opportunities through roundtable discussions, cocktail drinks reception, online business matching application and an exclusive Meet the Speakers Dinner.
Mining Investment Asia will also launch Women in Mining Day on 28 March to bring together like-minded companies, individuals and organisations to champion the cause of women in mining and address the gender imbalance in the mining sector.
Besides the conference, the exhibition also provides a great opportunity for mining technology, equipment and services companies, miners and governments to expand connections, launch new products and forge new business partnerships. With key Asian and global buyers and industry leaders conveniently located under one roof, it is also an excellent branding platform for mining companies and service providers to profile themselves to their target audience.
Apart from the conference and exhibition, there will also be a masterclass and Southeast Asian mine visit on the last day to maximise the overall Mining Investment Asia experience for all attendees.
Special rates are available for advanced registration and more information on Mining Investment Asia as well as registration details can be found at www.mininginvestmentasia.com.
Mining Investment Asia is organised by Spire Events (Singapore) and is part of the global Mining Investment Series that has successfully spanned across Asia, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and Europe. More details on the latest global Mining Investment conferences can be found at www.spire-events.com.

industry_corpus2: Mining


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Pink Filter with a 46mm thread which fits over the housing's port and can be installed and removed during the course of the dive.
The PinkEye Filter is used to restore the pink color absorbed by green water and allows for producing vivid and colorful underwater images and videos. In shallow depths, this filter can serve as an attractive alternative to artificial light sources.
Can be mounted on 46mm threaded lens ports or other lens ports by using an adaptor.


text: I hereby indemnify the sponsors and organisers against any claims that may result from participation. I undertake to abide by all ASA and Mpumalanga Athletics rules. Referee’s decision is final. Obey all traffic officials and race marshals. The race will be run according to the rules of the IAAF and ASA. No seconding will be allowed. Ages: Athletes for 10km must be 14 years or older on the day of the race. Athletes for the 21.1km must be 16 years or older on the day of the race. All Athletes will participate at their own risk. Proof of ID to be produced upon request on race day. Registered athletes must wear full club colours. 2017 licence number and race number at the front of the vest. Temp. Licence numbers at the back of the vest. Remember to fill in the Temporary license tear off slip and give back to organizer. Age Category tags must be worn (back and front and fixed to the vest at all four corners by athletes competing for a category prize. Walkers must have a fixed W on the vest to qualify for any prize. Club colours must be worn with ASA number. 12% levy of entry fee must be paid over to Athletics Mpumalanga by race organizer.


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Rio Vista is a city located in the eastern end of Solano County, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area—either in the East Bay or the North Bay, depending on what definition is used — on the Sacramento River, in the Sacramento River Delta region. The population was 7,360 at the 2010 census.
Rio Vista was visited by a lost humpback whale in 1985, despite being 60 miles (100 kilometers) upriver from the Pacific Ocean. The young whale, nicknamed "Humphrey", attracted throngs of curiosity seekers before he was eventually guided back to sea by rescuers. Again in May 2007, humpbacks were sighted in Rio Vista. "Delta" and "Dawn," mother and calf, stopped at least twice in the river near the town.
Rio Vista is home to the annual Bass Festival & Derby in October.
Rio Vista is approximately 60 miles (100 kilometers) northeast of San Francisco, on the Sacramento River in the Sacramento River Delta.
Natural gas was discovered in the Rio Vista area in 1936 and the Rio Vista Field, the largest natural gas field in California, became a major source of employment for the remainder of the 20th century. Other industries include agriculture, manufacturing and tourism. There are over 750 wind turbines belonging to the three renewable energy projects (Shiloh Wind Power Plant, NextEra Energy Resources' High Winds Energy Center and one owned by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District) on the Montezuma Hills, close to the city. There are plans to add a further 200 wind turbines.
Rio Vista is home to the largest American producer of Belgian Endive in the USA. Craig Breedlove, five-time world land speed record holder, lives and has an engineering facility in the city.
The city is served by Rio Vista Municipal Airport and is situated along the Rio Vista Highway (SR 12) between Fairfield and Lodi. The highway crosses the Sacramento River via the Helen Madere Memorial Bridge, colloquially known as the Rio Vista Bridge.

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Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and next 3 ingredients (through garlic); cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomato, fennel seeds, thyme, tarragon, and saffron; cook 1 minute. Stir in wine and liqueur; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Add juices and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook 10 minutes. Add clams and grouper; cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until clams begin to open. Add mussels, shrimp, and lobster; cook 4 minutes or until mussels open. Discard any unopened clams or mussels. Garnish with parsley.
This makes quite a lot; the two of us ate it all with salad and french bread, but it could easily have served three. I followed the recipe exactly except for subbing fire-roasted diced tomatoes for fresh and particularly enjoyed the herb & spice combination and the julienned leeks. With the lobster, it's quite expensive, and I think you could skip the lobster tail without a great loss. Just add a little more shrimp or grouper, or substitute a few scallops. Because I live far inland, all my fish was previously frozen but everything still turned out well. I think the Pernod and the saffron are both essential. I find saffron much less expensive in our little Middle Eastern grocery than anywhere else, so you might try an Indian or Middle Eastern shop first.
This is a five star recipe, but only if you make the garlic aioli that is left out of the Cooking Light version! Read the saga on my blog at: http://mommyporch.blogspot.com/2010/03/bouillibaisse-with-garlic-aioli.html With the aioli,this dish will impress most anyone.

industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


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Concentrated solar power system creates solar oriented power by utilizing mirrors or lenses to focus a substantial area of sunlight, or solar thermal energy, onto a little region. Electricity is produced when the concentrated light is changed over to heat, which drives a heat engine (more often than not a steam turbine) associated with an electrical power generator or forces a thermo chemical response. Heat storage in molten salts enables some sunlight based warm plants to keep on generating after sunset and increases the value of such systems when compared with photovoltaic panels.
Rising costs of traditional energy and worries in excess of prospect energy supply will drive the growth of the global concentrated solar power market. Government support and motivating forces are relied upon to further boost the market growth during upcoming years. However, the elevated cost of electricity production is probable to weaken the growth of the market. The era of energy through solar energy is still at its incipient stage because of the absence of cutting edge innovation.
The general market has a huge opportunity to develop with the reception of heat storage system and high technology of concentrated solar power plants with conventional thermal plants. Enhanced execution, heat storage, high productivity, minimal effort, and high limit components are a portion of the benefits of energy tower. The dish is set to witness a promising development amid the gauge time span as it doesn't require cooling systems for the exhaust heat, making it reasonable for water compelled regions. High measured quality and productivity is a portion of the elements which may decidedly impact the business growth.
Geographically, the improvement of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Market is contributing monitored control to maintain the market. The major key vendors available in this market are SolarReserve, Shams Power, Novatec, BrightSource Energy, Novatec, Lointek, Sunhome, BrightSource Energy, Solar Millennium AG, Abengoa, Areva, Siemens, Acciona, eSolar, SolarReserve, Schott, Wilson Solarpower, Cool Earth, Acciona Energy, Shams Power, ZED Solar, Absolicon, Rioglass Solar, Greenera Energy India Pvt, focus solar, BrightSource Energy, NREL, Evergreen Solar Services, Suntech, Thai Solar Energy, BP Solar, and Trina Solar Energy.
The Global Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Market depending upon its applications is widely classified into two parts, i.e., Industrial Heating, and Generate Electricity, with their different types like Dish Concentrating Solar Power Systems, Trench Concentrating Solar Power Systems and Tower-Type Solar Power Tower System. This market segment projected with higher development growth results in upcoming years generally in electrical and thermal industry. Based on regions, this industry’s market is segmented into Japan, Europe, India, China, Southeast Asia and North America.


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Woman Who Inspire and Empower.
Eleanor Roosevelt is an inspiration to us all!
She was one of the "most active first ladies in history and worked for political, racial and social justice."
Helen Keller - first blind and deaf person to receive a bachelor of arts degree. She is an inspiration to us all... I admire her so much.
Motivational Monday - A Poem to Inspire.
This is one of my favorite poems. I posted it because I feel all woman should feel this wonderful about themselves. We should feel confident and proud to be who we are at all times.
See it. Feel it. Be it.


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We can make our injection moulds in different kinds of materials. This ensures that you will find the fitting material for your product, especially when it requires specific needs.
Polycarbonate (Bayer Makrolon 2856 or equivalent) has been the industry standard for years because it has high toughness a gloss appearance and thermal stability.
Sabic Lexan EXL is a copolymer of polycarbonate and siloxane. The biggest benefit for the chocolate industry is the much better demoulding of the chocolate with this material.
Vofalon® has a better impact strength compared to the standard polycarbonate. Moulds made from Vofalon® are tougher and can withstand higher forces (hammering, line issues). Vofalon® also has the characteristic to resist the negative influences of the washing process better, and it will take a lot more washing cycles to make the moulds brittle.


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Shop snoop around the Tann Rokka Shop in Primrose Hill. This wonderful interiors shop and lifestyle store is brimming with brilliant buys. It’s a great place to browse if you’re on the hunt for unique gift ideas or something intriguing for your own home. You’ll find an electric mix of ornate glass chandeliers, bright neon sign art, intoxicating incense, coffee table books and furniture items including seating and sideboards. The Tann Rokka Shop is certainly worth a visit if you fancy a delightful afternoon of shopping, tea, cake and pedicures in pretty Primrose Hill, London.
The shop name means ‘House Talk’ in Romany and the stock inside this store is certainly eclectic, making it a tempting treasure trove of goodies gathered from around the world. You’ll enjoy the marvellous mix of vintage, antique, retro and contemporary furniture, lighting and interior objects. These are mingled in with Kisu fragrance plus own brand scented candles, incense sticks, tote bags and stationery notebooks. If you’re trying to find a unique gift for a friend, perhaps you might like one of the coffee table books full of glossy photography. Choose from a selection ranging from Mario Testino to Marilyn Monroe, vintage American advertising and 1930s Hollywood. Or a colourful pop art pineapple print might make the perfect present.
If you love neon art signs, you’re in luck because there are plenty of amazing pieces dotted around the shop. I spotted a few bearing witty words from Love to Addict, Imagine and Gypsy while another said Rock ‘N Roll.
Look up and you can admire the glam glass chandeliers dangling down. Elsewhere are a number of vintage drum shade standing lights, mid-century lighting and industrial table lamps. On the walls are quite a few ornate golden painted grand mirrors which would look amazing hung over a traditional fireplace.
You’ll also come across an assortment of vintage pieces which could be used as decorative objects in your home or curiosity cabinet. From sculptures of animal heads to antique shop dummies, retro telephones, sixties glass ashtrays and a Gothic cross with Jesus, there’s plenty to keep you amused.
You can sit down and rest on one of the retro leather armchairs or patchwork fabric upholstered seats. Take a look at the retro and modern sideboards which will be displaying the merchandise which are quite beautiful. The cute Japanese influenced ornaments, bright glass vases and attractive enamel mugs were very colourful.
The store is located next to the bridge and the shop is actually housed in a disused train station. Outside you’ll see bunches of flowers for sale. Step inside and you’ll discover that the interiors are much larger than you thought. To the right is a counter selling perfume, candles, incense and other wonderful smelling gifts. In the front portion of the store you’ll see the glass chandeliers on the ceiling and ornate mirrors hung on the white washed walls.
Towards the back you will find a display of artwork, shelves filled with glass vases and an arrangement of glass ashtrays from the sixties and seventies. The back room has a mix of furniture, lighting and decorative objects. Take time to browse each room so you don’t miss anything amazing!
For further information, you can view the Tann Rokka Shop Website Here. The address is 123 Regents Park Road, London NW1 8BE. The closest station is Chalk Farm or you can walk from Camden which takes around ten minutes. Current opening times are Thursday to Sunday 10am-6pm. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is by appointment only. Check online for new opening times just in case they might change. Many of the items in-store can be customised to your specifications and they can locate specific pieces of furniture if you have something in mind. They also hire out furniture and objects should you be interested. Happy snooping!

industry_corpus2: Real Estate & Construction


text: Let’s do some active recovery. 30min rower, bike or light sled work. Easy pace. Skill practice (HSPU, Pull Ups etc…). If you haven’t been here everyday this week let’s do something you missed.


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Fill up that empty space on your wall with a framed and signed print.
Digital files may also be purchased.
Cost is dependent on intended use.


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Great colors, a monster big block with dual quads, and a fully independent suspension – this 1965 Shelby Cobra ERA has all the features you want in a package ready to dominate the street or track.
This is the iconic color combo for Cobra. After all, a deep blue with full length racing stripes is exactly what we picture when thinking about a Cobra on the track. In fact, you get all the right competition-style decals, including the Terlingua Race Team – one that Shelby fans love to point out. And it's always nice to see brightwork add flair while also adding function in places like the push bumpers, roll hoop, and polished side pipes. Finish it off with Halibrand wheels with knock-off hubs, and Cobra is as race-ready as it looks.
Black racing buckets and competition harnesses are exactly what you love to see in a Cobra. When you sit down, you get the full experience. Your left hand will love the correct wood and chrome three-spoke steering wheel with AC center cap. And your right one may never want to leave that well-positioned shifter. The full dash has all the right pieces, from the aircraft inspired clock, to the fire suppression system, to the full package of proper Smiths gauges. There's even the signature of driver Peter Portante, Jr. across the dash lid.
Under the hood, the big block has a dominating presence with those long 427 polished valve covers and double air toppers. After all the 427 side oiler motor is a true racing legend. It inhales deeply with a dual set of Holley four-barrel carburetors. Not only were these recently rebuilt, but also they are specifically designed to sit atop the FoMoCo racing intake. So it fires up nicely while making a thunderous growl out of the header-fed side pipes. A total power package like this requires the best control. That's why you have a Tremec five-speed manual transmission. There's also a fully independent suspension that features a strong Jaguar rear end with inboard brakes for better weight distribution. And speaking of the brakes, you also have a superior four-wheel disc setup. Add in the grip of modern BF Goodrich tires, and you soon realize this is a fast machine that also knows how to also handle the corners.
Seriously powerful and classically finished, this is a terrific Cobra package that's going to get snatched up soon. Don't miss out, call today!


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It has been our extreme pleasure to become friends with Jack and Enid Lebid and their son Larry. Jack flew 35 bombing missions over Japan during WWII as radio operator with the Sullivan crew on Z Square 7, "Hell's Belle."
Jack and his crew were one of the original ten "flyaway" crews that left Kansas in November 1944, bound for Saipan. They were attached to the 881st SQ., 500th BG, 73rd BW. He and his crew completed 35 bombing missions, one search and rescue mission, and had two aborted missions, one of which was ordered by coded message and picked up by Jack.
All members of this crew returned home safely after each mission.
Jack and his family contributed greatly to this page, providing us with informative documents and photographs, as well as an in-depth account of his life as a bomber crew member. We appreciate their participating and providing us with an insight into Jack's life as a member of the US Army Air Corps. Thank you Jack, Enid, and Larry.
On his 20th birthday, Jack participated in the first B-29 bombing of Tokyo from the Mariana Islands, the first such raid on Tokyo since the 1942 Doolittle raid.
In his detailed Flight Log, Jack wrote the following about his first combat mission: "Nov. 24 (1944)- A great event. Tokyo bombed for first time since General Doolittle made a raid on Tokyo two and one half years ago. Participated in this raid which came on my birthday."
In our interview, he commented: "Our first mission to Japan on November 24, 1944, was the beginning of the B-29 aerial offensive against Japan and the beginning of the end of WWII."
Jack's military experience began in 1942, when a recruiter visited his freshman class at the School of Engineering of Cornell University. "Join the Reserves and finish your courses here, we need engineers," they were told. Jack signed up, along with most of the class. A couple of months later, as the war escalated, they were called to active military service.
Jack reported to the Induction Center in Fort Devens, Massachusetts. Promised by the recruiter that he would be able to select his branch of service, he chose the Army Air Corps. An officer passing by overheard and said, "Give him his choice, he's a reservist," a stroke of luck since at that time not all reservists were given their choice.
From Fort Devens, Jack was sent to Miami Beach, Florida, for basic training. Jack said Miami Beach wasn't too bad since they were housed in various hotels taken over by the military. After basic training, he was assigned to Scott Field, Illinois, for radio and Morse Code training to become a radio operator.
Upon successful completion of training, Jack reported to Walker Field in Kansas, in May 1944, to become a member of the Lieutenant Richard Sullivan crew of the B-29 Z Square 7, "Hell's Belle." In November they headed for Saipan.
Jack said he started out on oxygen and was instructed to write sentences on a clipboard. He was then told to remove his oxygen mask and almost immediately began to scribble illegibly while passing out. Upon replacement of his oxygen mask, he regained consciousness and began writing legible sentences again almost as if nothing happened.
After the war, Staff Sergeant Jack Lebid accepted an Officers Commission as Second Lieutenant in the Air Force Reserves and served for several years.
Upon discharge from the Air Corps, Jack returned to Cornell University and in 1950 graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He began his professional career at Bell Aircraft in Buffalo, NY, and after several years transferred to General Precision Laboratories in Pleasantville, N.Y. In 1963 he joined Philips Research Laboratories of North American Philips in Briarcliff Manor, NY, where he became Manager of Technical Documentation and Contract Administration, remaining at Philips for over 27 years.
He and Enid married in 1962 and have a son, daughter, grandson, age 14, and two granddaughters, 11 and 7, at the time of this writing in 2015.
Jack's plane, Z Square 7, "Hell's Belle" on its hardstand, Saipan.
Crew of the Z Square 7 on Saipan. Jack Lebid is in the front row, far left.
DFC awarded to Jack Lebid and Z Square 7 crew for extraordinary achievement on 11 May 1945. They escorted another damaged B-29 home from Japan after a raid on Kobe.
The following two images are the mission notes Jack wrote describing the first bombing mission of Japan by B-29's from Saipan. Target: Tokyo.
Crew # 111. Z Square 7 aircraft # 42-24680.
28 Oct 44. Departed Kearney Field for Mather Field.
30 Oct 44. Departs Mather Field for John Rodgers Field, Hawaii.
01 Nov 44. Sullivan crew leaves Hawaii for Kwajalein. Flying Z Square 7, "Hell's Belle"
03 Nov 44. Sullivan crew leaves Kwajalein for Saipan.
11 Nov 44. Sullivan crew flies practice bombing mission against sub pens on TRUK. Z Square 7.
24 Nov 44. Sullivan crew participates on first bombing raid mission against TOKYO. Z Square 7.
13 Dec 44. Sullivan crew bombs NAGOYA while flying Z Square 6, "Draggin Lady."
19 Dec 44. Sullivan crew search mission looking for Samuelson crew.
22 Dec 44. Sullivan crew aborts mission to NAGOYA due to turbo malfunction. Z Square 7.
11 Jan 45. Sullivan crew bombs TOKYO. Z Square 7.
19 Jan 45. Sullivan crew bombs AKASHI. Z Square 7.
27 Jan 45. Sullivan crew bombs TOKYO. Shot up by fighters. Z Square 7.
07 Feb 45. Sullivan crew bombs KOBE. Z Square 7.
target HAMAMATSU instead. Z Square 7.
19 Feb 45. Sullivan crew bombs TOKYO. Z Square 7.
25 Feb 45. Sullivan crew bombs TOKYO, flying Z Square 19--"Sna Pe Fort"
10 Mar 45. Sullivan crew bombs TOKYO on Weather Strike Mission. Z Square 7.
13 Mar 45. Sullivan crew bombs OSAKA during incendiary raid. Z Square 7.
17 Mar 45. Sullivan crew bombs KOBE during incendiary raid. Z Square 7.
19 Mar 45. Sullivan crew bombs NAGOYA. Z Square 7.
25 Mar 45. Sullivan crew on mission to NAGOYA. Aborted due to smoking engine. Z Square 7.
31 Mar 45. Sullivan crew bombs airfields on KYUSHU. Z Square 7.
04 Apr 45. Sullivan crew bombs TOKYO. Z Square 7.
08 Apr 45. Sullivan crew bombs KYUSHU. Z Square 7.
12 Apr 45. Sullivan crew bombs TOKYO. Z Square 7.
14 Apr 45. Sullivan crew bombs TOKYO. Z Square 7.
18 Apr 45. Sullivan crew bombs KYUSHU. Z Square 7.
21 Apr 45. Sullivan crew bombs KYUSHU. Z Square 7.
26 Apr 45. Sullivan crew bombs KYUSHU. Z Square 7.
28 Apr 45. Sullivan crew bombs KYUSHU. Z Square 7.
30 Apr 45. Sullivan crew supposed to bomb TOKYO which was covered in heavy cloud cover.
They bombed secondary target at HAMAMATSU instead. Z Square 7.
03-06 May 45. Lt. Sullivan on detached service at XXI Bomber Command, Guam.
11 May 45. Sullivan crew bombs KOBE. THEN ESCORTS BADLY DAMAGED Z SQUARE 1 TO IWO JIMA.
14 May 45. Sullivan crew bombs NAGOYA. Z square 7.
17 May 45. Sullivan crew supposed to bomb NAGOYA, but Aborted due to sick Co-Pilot. Z Square 7.
24 May 45. ****Thomas crew flying Z Square 7, blew up and crashed into TOKYO BAY from flak bursts.
Ten crewmen KIA, only Bombardier Phillips survived.
25 May 45. Sullivan crew on Detached Service, Oahu, Hawaii.
07 June 45. Sullivan crew bombs OSAKA. Flew Z Square 4, "Black Magic".
15 June 45. Sullivan crew bombs OKAKA/AMAGASAKI. Flew Z Square 4, "Black Magic".
18 June 45. Sullivan crew bombs HAMAMATSU. Flew Z Square 4, "Black Magic".
20 June 45. Sullivan crew bombs KYUSHU. Flew Z Square 4, "Black Magic".
22 June 45. Sullivan crew bombs KURE NAVAL STATION. Flew Z Square 4, "Black Magic".
29 June 45. Sullivan crew bombs KYUSHU. Z Square 7.
01 July 45. Sullivan crew bombs KUMAMOTO/KYUSHU. Z Square 7.
04 July 45. Sullivan crew bombs KOCHI. Z Square 7.
24 July 45. Capt. Sullivan left for Lead Crew Training School at Muroc, California.
04 July 45. Jack and his crew completed their 35th mission and were relieved from further combat duties.
Jack said he was going home, "YAHOO."
Emergency Fishing Kit supplied to crews in case of ditching. Photos of memorabilia sent to us by Larry Lebid.

industry_corpus2: Aerospace