If you're in charge of event planning for your company or organization, it can be a very challenging task. You'll have to keep on top of all the details, large and small. There are guest lists to put together and invites to send out. You need to plan food and entertainment. But anyone who's ever planned an event knows that the biggest consideration is often the bottom line. You don't want to let costs get out of control. At NY Party Works, we've helped our customers plan all types of events over our more than 30 years in business. We also know that sometimes events have a smaller budget. That doesn't mean the event won't be a big success. So we want to share some tips we have for event planning on a smaller budget.
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De Antsirananabaai is een baai in het noorden van Madagaskar, in de regio Diana nabij de stad Antsiranana.

De ingang van de baai is slechts 1,6 kilometer breed en heeft een diepte van ongeveer 50 meter. Door de omliggende bergen is de baai goed beschermd tegen tropische cyclonen. De baai heeft een diameter van ongeveer 20 kilometer.

Baai in Madagaskar
Diana (regio)

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Trump asks for change in libel laws after Woodward book
President Trump continued to tweet about his frustrations with Bob Woodward's forthcoming book, "Fear," on Wednesday morning, questioning the country's libel laws after claiming last night that the book is "a con on the public."
"Isn't it a shame that someone can write an article or book, totally make up stories and form a picture of a person that is literally the exact opposite of the fact, and get away with it without retribution or cost. Don't know why Washington politicians don't change libel laws?"
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Armin Laschet elected as leader of Merkel's CDU party in Germany
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Armin Laschet, the centrist governor of North Rhine-Westphalia, was elected on Saturday as the new leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), defeating the more conservative Friedrich Merz by a 521-466 margin.
Why it matters: Laschet is now the most likely successor to Chancellor Angela Merkel as the standard bearer of the German center-right heading into September's elections. With Merkel preparing to step down after 16 years in power, Laschet is seen as a continuity candidate.
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I live in Charleston, SC. Early spring is the time when soft shell crabs are available for just a few weeks. Blue crabs slough their hard shell, expand their bodies to grow, and then regrow another hard shell. Soft shell crabs are that in-between time before the shell hardens again. They are a delicacy.
So, here is my Paleo recipe for this delicious food from the sea. I plated them with sautéed bok choy, oyster mushrooms, and chopped garlic.


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Q: change the input of a pre-defined function from a url to a local file I need to change this function from url input to a local file input
def download_and_resize_image(url, new_width=256, new_height=256,display=False):

    _, filename = tempfile.mkstemp(suffix=".jpg")
    response = urlopen(url)
    image_data = response.read()
    image_data = BytesIO(image_data)
    pil_image = Image.open(image_data)
    pil_image = ImageOps.fit(pil_image, (new_width, new_height), Image.ANTIALIAS)
    pil_image_rgb = pil_image.convert("RGB")
    pil_image_rgb.save(filename, format="JPEG", quality=90)
    print("Image downloaded to %s." % filename)
    if display:
      display_image(pil_image)
    return filename

This code was given to me by my teacher. How can I change the input to a local file?
I looked in the request library but I was not lucky with a function. Is there a predefined function to grab a local file or how /what changes should I make on the predefined function?

A: The Image.open method takes a file-path and a mode. See here. You should be able to replace url with filepath and put that in Image.open
pil_image = Image.open(filepath)

A: Just pass the filepath in as the argument and read from fileapth.
Try this.
def download_and_resize_image(filepath, new_width=256, new_height=256,display=False):

# _, filename = tempfile.mkstemp(suffix=".jpg")
# response = urlopen(url)
# image_data = response.read()
# image_data = BytesIO(image_data)
pil_image = Image.open(filepath)
pil_image = ImageOps.fit(pil_image, (new_width, new_height), Image.ANTIALIAS)
pil_image_rgb = pil_image.convert("RGB")
pil_image_rgb.save(filename, format="JPEG", quality=90)
print("Image downloaded to %s." % filename)
if display:
display_image(pil_image)
return filename

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QUEEN'S ICONIC "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY" BECOMES THE MOST-STREAMED SONG FROM THE 20TH CENTURY
Santa Monica, December 11, 2018 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world-leader in music entertainment, today announced "Bohemian Rhapsody," the iconic single by British rock legends Queen, officially became the world's most-streamed song from the 20th Century, as well as the most-streamed Classic Rock song of all time. UMG's teams around the world have actively promoted discovery across streaming platforms, physical reissues, merchandise and experiential programs to introduce 'Bohemian Rhapsody' to new fans more than 40 years after it was first recorded. Today, the original song and official video for "Bohemian Rhapsody," taken from Queen's seminal 1975 album A Night At The Opera, surpassed 1.6 billion streams globally across all major streaming services.
"Bohemian Rhapsody" is regularly cited as one of the greatest songs ever recorded. In 2004, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and Freddie Mercury's vocal performance was named by the readers of Rolling Stone magazine as the best in rock history.
The instantly recognizable anthem also has been buoyed by the success of the biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody, which tells the incredible story of the band's storied career. In just five weeks on release the film has become the highest grossing music biopic in history.
Brian May, Queen's guitarist and founding member said, "So the River of Rock Music has metamorphosed into streams! Very happy that our music is still flowing to the max!"
Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, said, "'Bohemian Rhapsody' is one the greatest songs by one of the greatest bands in history. We are so proud to represent Queen and are thrilled to see the song still inspiring new fans around the world more than four decades after its release. My congratulations to Queen and Jim Beach on an incredible achievement that is a testament to the enduring brilliance of Queen."
UMG represents Queen's iconic catalog globally outside North America, as well as providing support to the band across global merchandise, retail licensing and brand management through Bravado, UMG's brand-management and merchandise company. UMG also produces and distributes audio-visual releases from from Queen via the company's Eagle Rock division, the leading producer and distributor of music programming for broadcast, DVD, Blu-Ray, TV and digital media. These releases include Queen documentaries, concert films and their award-winning immersive virtual reality film 'VR The Champions'. In North America, Queen's recorded music catalog is represented by Hollywood Records.
The Soundtrack to Bohemian Rhapsody is available now on Walt Disney Co.'s Hollywood Records and UMG's Virgin EMI.
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Concert review: Young conductor Wong Kah Chun debuts well at SSO, violinist Sarah Chang is born performer
Albert Lin
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There are endless debates about the role and function of an orchestral conductor: is he a collaborator, or is he a soloist? Or does he merely serve the purpose of the orchestra beginning and ending together? After all, one of the world's leading ensembles, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, regularly performs without a leader on the podium.
Young conductor Wong Kah Chun joins a growing list of Singaporeans making their mark on the international circuit with the baton, and made his debut yesterday at the Esplanade Concert Hall with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra having already directed the Singapore Chinese Orchestra.
Conducting the entire first half of the gala, Sarah Chang Live, from memory, he cut a confident figure in front of musicians with decades of experience on him. Some might dismiss it as showmanship, but Wong's deep understanding of the score was impressively evident in his intelligent crafting of every nook and crevice, and perhaps it was a necessary evil for young conductors to win over the players at his disposal.
Richard Wagner's Overture to his opera Tannhäuser was one of his most popular concert pieces, and it encapsulates his ingenuity in weaving dramatic commentary into complex and dense orchestration. Wong's steady and stoic reading imbued a sense of the grandiose to the excellent brass section, although one wondered if a little less micro-conducting would have resulted in a less rigid pulse in the shattering climax.
Franz Liszt's two symphonic poems, Orpheus and Les Préludes, were more suited for Wong's control and attentive mind with the layers of harmonic texture and sweeping gestures receiving their due spotlight. Indeed, in the former, a work written as a prelude to Gluck's Orpheo ed Euridice, some of the most surreal moments came when Wong allowed the orchestra some freedom to express itself.
There is no doubting that Wong has the makings for an excellent career, and with maturity and experience will come the necessary trust in the performers sharing the stage with him.
While less popular than the over-played Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, Antonin Dvorak's work of the same genre arguably epitomises romanticism and nationalism more. With music director Lan Shui playing the part of the most sympathetic partner, violinist Sarah Chang delighted in the Bohemian song and dance, and showed she has lost none of the fire and prodigious technique with her impeccably pitched octaves.
The spirited Furiant and Dumka rhythms of the third movement were particularly invigorating, even if it threatened to derail at times with the soloist leaving the woodwinds trailing behind.
While her last visit to our shores resulted in disappointment, last night showed the many facets of Chang's playing. Capable of producing the most effortless cantabile lines from her violin at her best, she is equally prone to subjecting her instrument to bouts of brute and reducing it to a mere hacking tool.
It is undeniable, however, that her natural allure on the stage made her a born performer.


By Ian Pollard in News and Views, Uncategorized on 7th May 2017 .
Archie Norman made his name, not as the boss of ASDA but as the man who saved ASDA, and he was brilliant enough to do so virtually overnight. ASDA had taken the established supermarkets by storm and given them hard lessons in retailing. Then, all of a sudden for no apparent reason, shoppers were deserting it in droves and things got so bad that it had empty shelves as suppliers cut off supplies, fearing that it was going bankrupt, which left to its own devices, it probably would have.
Within 3 months of Archie Norman taking over, ASDA was unrecognisable – fully stocked, "colleagues" whose only wish was to serve, and unheard of in those far off days of the early nineties, a golden rule, that if more than two people were at a checkout, then more check outs had to be opened immediately. Customers loved it, a supermarket which was actually putting them first, with new initiatives galore. Even a singles night for the lonely shopper. Thursday night at ASDA could be quite an experience, as eyes met across the frozen peas and trolleys "accidentally" bumped into each other, ever so gently and with profuse apologies from the blushing owners.
Friday's sudden, surprise announcement that Archie Norman had agreed to take over as Chairman of M&S, raised more than an eyebrow, it sent the share price roaring ahead by some 5%. Indeed there is more than a slight similarity between the old ASDA and the sorry state which Marks now finds itself in. It is only six weeks ago that it was forced to announce that it was pulling out of mainland China,completely – closing down for good in what is now the worlds largest retail market. This followed on the heels of November's announcement that it was pulling out of a number of major European countries and closing its flagship store in Paris.
Will Mr. Norman be able to repeat his success at ASDA. If anybody can save Marks, he can but it is now a different ball game entirely. It is not a just a major retailer which is at risk, it is the concept of high street shopping itself which is under threat, as online shopping takes over from that tiresome Saturday afternoon drag round the shopping malls. Will he be able to change the way Marks thinks just as he did with ASDA.
Very often it is the periphery of a large organisation which gives the game away and shows how deeply the rot has set in. One can not be more at the periphery of M&S than Greece and what a disgrace their operation is here. Management seems to be non existent. The late Lord Marks used to be proud of the fact that he could visit any of their UK stores and be instantly recognised by store managers. Store managers in Greece appear to be ashamed at even the thought of being seen on their own shop floor.
My last two visit to an M&S food store in Athens resulted in me leaving my purchases at the check out because there was nobody there to serve me. One assistant was making a special coffee for two customers at the coffee bar and the rest of the staff were tidying the shelves and completely and deliberately ignoring customers. Both check outs were unmanned.
On a previous occasion all the shop floor staff were being spoken to by a lady apparantly from head office, perched precariously on her very high heels and so, so important, that she was only allowed to carry a single sheet of paper in her hand. Again the check outs were unmanned. I asked her if they were closed when she asked me, as I wason my way out, if she could help. I suggested that she could perhaps take herself to a check out and start serving customers. That did not go down at all well but it is even worse in the clothing department.
As a sign of how management has thrown in the towel, one M&S store is across the road from a Lidl, which like all supermarkets in Greece, opens at 8a.m., except for Marks, which steadfastly refuses to open its doors until 9a.m. by which time Lidl will have taken tens of thousands of Euros and Marks will not have taken one. Customers have been seen knocking on the doors and windows of Marks trying to get in but the staff just point at their wrists and indicate they must wait for 9a.m..
Archie Norman is going to have his hands full.


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Q: Parent element does not follow child img dimensions If we have this HTML structure:

and we follow that with this CSS declaration:
#wrap {
  height:200px;
}

.image-wrap {
  float: left;
  height: 100%;
}

img {
  height: 100%;
}

on initial load the .image-wrap element will be exactly the same size as the img
but after we use JavaScript to manipulate the height like this:
document.getElementById('wrap').style.height = '100px';

the .image-wrap and the img will follow, changing their height to 100px. The img will change it's width based on its' own natural aspect ratio but the .image-wraps' width will remain the same as on initial load. If you try to debug this in the developer tools, once you "touch" the height on either the .image-wrap or the img, the .image-wrap will change it's width to mach that of the img...
Any idea how to make the .image-wrap follow the img?
JSFiddle: https://jsfiddle.net/0aLx2xz7/7/
edit:
Doesn't happen in FF and Safari, happens on Android and Chrome

A: Set display inline to the image wrapper. I am not sure if this is some kind display error or just chrome being buggy but setting display to inline fixes it. Actually you can set display to block as well and it appears to go away. Looks like some kind of a bug to me, it doesn't even appear on Safari
https://jsfiddle.net/0aLx2xz7/3/
#image-wrap {
    float: left;
    height: 100%;
    display: inline;
    border: 2px solid red; // for illustration
}

A: If you want to change the height of the image, you need to change the behavior of the wrappers.
#wrap {

}
#image-wrap {
   width: auto;
   border: 2px solid red; // for illustration
   display: inline-block;
}
img {
    display: block;
    height: 300px;
}

In this code the img will define the width and height of its parent. The main image-wrap div's display has changed to inline-block.
https://jsfiddle.net/0aLx2xz7/5/


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Q: Erro ao tentar somar campo hora(varchar) sql server Tenho uma query que retorna os seguintes dados:
SELECT * FROM METAS

   mes  lj  saldo   meta
    4   2   153:59  123:00:00
    4   2   25:33   00:00:00
    4   2   29:57   08:00
    4   2   38:58   45:00:00
    4   2   94:47   20:00
    4   2   23:41   15:00:00
    4   2   215:37  70:00:00
    4   2   213:41  120:00:00
    4   2   235:38  80:00:00
    4   2   36:13   13:00:00

Mais preciso que ela seja feito dessa forma:
SELECT
  mes,
  lj,
  SUM(saldo) as salto_total,
  SUM(meta) as meta_total
   FROM METAS

Ele me retorna o seguinte erro:

Mensagem 8117, Nível 16, Estado 1, Linha 1 Operand data type varchar
  is invalid for sum operator.

O motivo é que meus campos saldo e meta são do formato varchar.
Já me indicarão essa  dica
Mais ela retorna o seguinte erro:

Mensagem 245, Nível 16, Estado 1, Linha 1 Conversion failed when
  converting the varchar value '00:00' to data type int.

Como poderia efetuar esse calculo ?

A: Eis sugestão inicial, considerando-se as informações fornecidas até o momento:
-- código #1 v3
declare @Mes int;
set @Mes= 4;

with
normalizaHMS as (
SELECT lj,
       case len(saldo) - len(replace(saldo, ':', ''))
            when 1 then saldo + ':00'
            when 2 then saldo end as saldo,
       case len(meta) - len(replace(meta, ':', ''))
            when 1 then meta + ':00'
            when 2 then meta end as meta
  from METAS
  where mes = @Mes
),
separaCampos as (
SELECT lj, saldo, meta,
       cast(parsename(replace(saldo, ':', '.'), 3) as int) as saldoH,
       cast(parsename(replace(saldo, ':', '.'), 2) as int) as saldoM,
       cast(parsename(replace(meta, ':', '.'), 3) as int) as metaH,
       cast(parsename(replace(meta, ':', '.'), 2) as int) as metaM
  from normalizaHMS
),
somaCampos as (
SELECT lj,
       sum(saldoH) as sum_saldoH,
       sum(saldoM) as sum_saldoM,
       sum(metaH) as sum_metaH,
       sum(metaM) as sum_metaM
  from separaCampos
  group by lj
),
agregaCampos as (
SELECT lj,
       (sum_saldoH + (sum_saldoM / 60)) as sum_saldoH,
       (sum_saldoM % 60) as sum_saldoM,
       (sum_metaH + (sum_metaM / 60)) as sum_metaH,
       (sum_metaM % 60) as sum_metaM
  from somaCampos
)
SELECT @Mes as mes, lj,
       cast(sum_saldoH as varchar) + ':' + right('00' + cast(sum_saldoM as varchar), 2) as saldo,
       cast(sum_metaH as varchar) + ':' + right('00' + cast(sum_metaM as varchar), 2) as meta
  from agregaCampos;


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Q: Is being flanked worse than not being behind cover at all? I understand that being flanked has a negative impact on defense. But is having the cover on the wrong site (opposite of the enemy) worse than standing completely uncovered, or the same?

A: To check that I interpret the question correctly: I think you are asking whether there is any difference between
Enemy --- Player
and
Enemy --- Player --- Cover
The answer to that is "no", in either case the enemy will have an increased critical hit chance and the cover's defense will not apply.


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2023 Six Nations
Robbie Henshaw
Johnny Sexton
Donnacha Ryan's gesture to a young Irish fan as he left the Aviva Stadium was lovely to witness
"We'll see on Saturday."
It was a short, simple statement but Donnacha Ryan's eyes were gleaming.
The Thursday before England rocked up to the Aviva Stadium with a Grand Slam within their grasp and Ryan was impatient. He could hardly wait to get at them.
Peter O'Mahony spoke of the sense of pure heartbreak in the Irish dressing room, on March 10, as they tried to absorb a punishing loss to Wales at the Principality Stadium.
The Irish players would have played England the next morning, at 6am, if it meant they could shake off the feeling of shame that had soaked in after the final whistle. Ireland had, according to O'Mahony, let their country down by failing to take the championship into its final day.
Instead, they had to wait, and brood, and plot, and fester for a long, arduous week.
England would get their hands on the Six Nations title after the game but it was a game in which Ireland proved to be far superior in just about every department. Ryan was the epitome of Irish ferocity as he climbed into every white-clad body he could.
He called the lineouts well, rucked with menacing intent and scragged the maul up the pitch. When England heaved back, in the second half, he helped see off the storm and, to his teammates, urged:
"Come on now, lads, they've had their patch. They've had their time!"
He seethed and broiled all match and was there at the death as Ireland saw England off 13-9.
Donnacha Ryan having the best season of his life, at 33.
— Simon Hick (@hicksimon) March 18, 2017
Following the game, as we waited to chat to CJ Stander in the Aviva Stadium tunnel, Ryan headed out to the team bus in his team suit and a pair of adidas runners. That weight of the world that he had carried all week was gone and that easy smile had returned.
He thanked the staff as he headed for the team bus before stopping as he reached the door. He reached into his team bag and plucked out the match socks he had worn that evening. Turning back, he handed the socks to a surprised, and delighted, teenager that had been working at the game.
As Ryan headed back out, the young lad's co-worker patted him on the back. A little victory on a night when, for Ireland, losing was not an option.
Six Nations 2017,
donnacha ryan.
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This is one amazing story!! It is an emotional roller coaster, but what book isn't these days?? I seem to have read a spate of intensely emotional, tear inducing reads and this book is no exception. This is the story of Jess and Gabe, they were basically brought up together like a brother and sister. Jess was brought up by her father, her mother had died and he threw himself into his work. She reminded him too much of the wife that he had lost so in order to cope he used work as his coping mechanism. He had Jess's best interests at heart or so he thought and he wanted her to have a mother figure, he could not move on but that was no reason to deprive Jess. The Garcia's were long time family friends and neighbours so when her dad was working, she was there, they were like a surrogate family. The daughter (Ava) was her best friend and their son Gabe was like a brother.
As they got older though they both have feelings for each other than familial and this comes to a head on a brief visit to Gabe's campus where they share their first kiss. When he next comes home they spend some time together and eventually admit their feelings for one another.
This is once again one of my favourites, friends to lovers, it is beautiful to watch the transformation and the light bulb moments when they suddenly appear. It was a natural progression for them and it was not rushed or hurried. You were routing for them the whole time and just wanted to see their love for each other develop.
Then comes the curve ball and all sense has gone and everything is up in the air. It was emotional and it was not pretty. Her dad was no help whatsoever but Jess does what she thinks is best for her even if we don't agree. I hate it when people feel the need to push people away, I just wanted to jump into the kindle, give her a hug and tell her to open her eyes and really see the people that she was surrounded by. But if she hadn't made those choices we would never have met Landon.
I loved Landon, he came along at the time and at the right place. It was like fate and I think in an ideal world I would like to think that they helped each other. He was selfless and he did the right thing for Jess. My heart broke for him. I can't wait to read his story.
Jess has a lot of thinking to do and you cannot help but feel her pain and her inner turmoil, but Landon helps her to realise what is there in front of her and really is her knight in shining motorcycle leathers, uniform, tats etc..yes he was yummy!!
As normal, I do not want to give too much of the story away as it will spoil it for you readers, but 1click, get some Kleenex and sit down and devour this book, this book is like pringles!! Once you pop you can't stop. You will devour it and you will probably cry but you will definitely be moved. I seriously loved this book!!


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We use state of the art technology and provide a second to none customer care service; something we remain proud of for all the products we have on offer.
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Cooling at tip of the handpiece reduces any discomfort that the patient may experience during treatment.
Nu eLite produces a beam of light covering a wide wavelength. Using the filters, one can select a particular band of wavelength which would be suitable for a particular application, for example for skin rejuvenation. This machine is capable of performing a range of treatments by simply using different filters and switching to a different mode of treatment in the very user-friendly software. The tailor-made pulses allow Nu eLite to perform wide applications in non-ablative rejuvenation therapies, which is based on the principle of human skin tissue's selective absorption and photo-thermolysis to light sources. The photo rejuvenation technology is more effective than conventional therapies to photo-damaged and photo-aged skin. There is no downtime for the treatments.
Please note that an IPL Hair Removal machine is different from a Laser Hair Removal Machine, as most people think the two are synonymous. If you are interested in a Laser Hair Removal Machine then please click here instead.
How quickly can I make a return?
The machine is paid for in just less than THREE MONTHS, based on only two treatments per day (Assumes 6 working days per week. Each treatment £70 +VAT).
Why isn't the Nu eLite featured on any of the best review sites?
Most review sites have a money incentive to promote one product over another. In practice, they place tracking links on the items being reviewed that will lead to platforms such as Amazon or eBay. Each successful sale generates a small income for the review site.
British Institute of Laser machines are sold exclusively on our website and they are not available for sale on any third party platform. This allows us to foster a fair and personal relationship with our customers.
It's always a good idea to do research before you buy, however if you are using review sites, please bear in mind that they may choose to promote items that bring in the most revenue from time to time.
If you would like an honest, accurate and genuine testimonial of our IPL hair removal machine, please get in touch and we will be happy to assist you. We can also invite you to view one of our machines, if you wish.
Sidenote: A pair of laser goggles for the operator and an eye shield for the patient is included with the machine. Nu eLite can be operated by hand or by foot switch.
We also offer an alternative laser hair removal machine, the Nu eRays, which can also be successfully used for skin rejuvenation and the treatment of broken capillaries and acne infection. Click here for more information.
We're happy to recommend this IPL machine. It was great to find a machine that's gentle enough to use on the face. Our clients are seeing less hair growth in just a few treatments and clearer complexions. The team at British Institute for Lasers are extremely helpful and supportive, the machine was delivered to our door and Dr. Majid came to us to provide comprehensive training and hints & tips on making the most of our purchase. We look forward to doing more business together.
Our clinic helps clients with some of the most persistent and uncomfortable facial skin conditions out there including ezcema and acne. The NuElite from British Lasers was the only machine we used that would not only treat these conditions but leave the skin feeling soft and healthy. Delivery took a while but we did order over the Bank Holiday. Overall nothing but praise for our experience with British Institute of Lasers.
A good-looking, multi-functional machine that produces fast results. The SuperCool technology is brilliant and our clients felt no discomfort during treatments. Unfortunately our machine didn't come with the instructions so we had to wait for a replacement. Otherwise, couldn't fault it.
Hi Ashley! Thank you for your kind feedback. We're thrilled that you were happy with the machine. Please accept our apologies for not including the full instructions manual with your initial order. If you need any further assistance or support, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.
After years of using poor quality machines, we'd almost given up providing IPL treatments. Then we found British Lasers. This product proves that IPL technology has come a long way and is now one of the most effective ways of rejuvenating skin. We've seen fantastic results even with the most irritated, sore acne. The machine is fast and easy to work with. It's a staple at our practice and we thank Majid and the team for adding to our business and giving our clients the treatments they deserve.
I recently completed by therapist training and I bought this machine on recommendation from my colleagues. I've been blown away by how easy it is to use and the result is smooth, glowing skin ☺ I'm a mobile beautician so portability is important to me. This machine feels strong and durable, and it comes with wheels so even a small girl like me has no trouble transporting it across the city. For the affordable price, you're getting a top of the range machine.
So happy with our Nu eLite machine from British Lasers. We employ mobile therapists and this has been perfect to pack up and take to our clients. Our clients are seeing great results!
We recently expanded our business to include IPL treatments, and after weeks of research online, purchased a machine from British Lasers. We absolutely love this product. Our customers are thrilled!
As a skin care clinic, we appreciate the fact that intense pulse light treatment is essential in achieving quick and satisfactory results for hair removal. At the same time, we face challenges in using a conventional approach for patient care. In an environment where there is growing competition in service delivery, we have focused on quality and safety as opposed to taking shortcuts and using substandard equipment. The Nu eLite ensures that our patients are handled with care and in comfort thus providing the best results in the industry.
The British Institute of Lasers has proved to be a valuable partner in providing in-house services. We have penetrated the market of IPL hair removal while offering performance and safety. The customer service and product quality has enabled us to offer high levels of quality treatments. As such, our company continues to experience robust growth. The Nu eLite IPL has delivered the desired results with a cost effective solution. Permanent hair reduction treatments are achieved leaving patients satisfied and without any discomfort during the procedure. Darker skins are also treated with this device and there is consistent hair reduction in both sexes.
Initially, I had my concerns of including IPL treatments in the list of services offered at our salon. There are several stories about IPL in the media that painted a grim picture about this form of hair removal treatment. However, there were various customers that enquired about permanent hair reduction treatments. This made me consider their requests. I searched for the most convincing machine in terms of safety and effectiveness.
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My clients come to me because they cannot go for any other treatment and epilators are out of the question because of what they do to the skin! Redness, itchiness, soreness. This product is more than welcome in my salon and has made the experience so much more comforting for the client. Cannot recommend British Lasers enough. A true breakthrough and I wish them the best. Glad to be amongst the first reviewing.
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Jacqueline Fernandez releases first statement in relation to Sukesh Chandrasekar controversy and viral photos – "I'm currently going through a rough patch"
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By - Bollywood Hungama News Network
Created: Jan 8, 2022 - 7:11 PM IST Updated: Jan 9, 2022 - 7:33 PM IST
Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has released her first statement in relation to her alleged involvement with conman Sukesh Chandrasekar. The latter is allegedly a prime suspect in the Rs. 200 crore money laundering case and has been under investigation. His involvement with Fernandez has been widely reported in media and in recent times, many of their intimate pictures have gone viral on the internet.
In regards to the same, as one of the photos has been widely reported on Saturday, January 8, Jacqueline Fernandez has released a statement requesting media to not circulate any of these photos. "This country and its people have always given me tremendous love and respect. This includes my friends from the media, from whom I have learned a lot," she says in her statement.
"I'm currently going through a rough patch but I'm sure that my friends and fans will see me through it. It is with this trust that I would request my media friends to not circulate images of a nature that intrude on my privacy and personal space. You would not do this to your own loved ones, am sure you would not do this to me either. Hoping that justice and good sense prevails. Thank you," she concludes.
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Meanwhile, Jacqueline Fernandez has opted to disable the comments section on Instagram. Until now, the actress has recorded her statement thrice in front of the ED. A new photo of the actress with the alleged conman went viral. The actress was seen getting a kiss from Chandrasekhar in the picture. In the picture, there's an evident hickey that has been pointed out. The actress seems to be lying on the bed next to the conman.
Recently, Sukesh's advocate Anant Malik released a press statement saying that it is wrong to term his client as conman or thug as he has not been convicted yet. In the statement, Sukesh also claimed to be in a relationship with Jacqueline and that his personal relationship has no bearing on the criminal case.
The press release comes after Jacqueline Fernandez requested the central agency to cancel the Lookout Circular (LOC) issued against her in connection with the case. However, the ED denied her request and the actress will not be allowed to travel abroad for the time being. The LOC was issued against Jacqueline on December 5.
In Sukesh Chandrasekhar's statement recorded under Section 50 of the PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act), Sukesh had said that he gave as many as 15 pairs of earrings, five Birkin bags, and other luxury goods from Chanel, Gucci to the actor. The conman also claimed that he gifted Jacqueline Fernandez Cartier bangles and rings and a bracelet by Tiffany & Co. in addition to Rolex watches. He also gave Jacqueline Fernandez jewellery worth Rs 7 crore and gifted her a horse called 'Espuelah'.
In addition, Sukesh Chandrashekhar also extended a loan of USD 150,000 to Jacqueline Fernandez's sister, who lives in the US. He also gave her a BMW X5 car and gifted Jacqueline Fernandez's parents a Maserati and her mother in Bahrain a Porsche. He also extended a loan of USD 50,000 to her brother in Australia.
ALSO READ: New Photo: Jacqueline Fernandez getting a kiss from conman Sukesh Chadrasekhar goes viral; people point out hickey in the picture
Tags : 200 Crore Money laundering Case, Conman, ED, Enforcement Directorate, Enforcement Directorate (ED), Jacqueline Fernandez, News, Sukesh Chandrasekhar
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"White deer green ox welcome Taoism Chariot, Feather clothes Ivory talbets perform court rituals."
"His majesty was received warmly by white deer and green ox. Rituals in his honor were attended by people in feather clothes with ivory tablets in their hands."
In the couplet was the story about Laozi's visit to Han Gu Pass. In this story, the 'green ox' was mounted by Laozi, which, in the couplet, reminded of Book of Tao and its Virtue, the book Laozi wrote at that spot. In Daoist stories, immortals used to appear in 'feather clothes', which, in this case, became the symbol of Laozi's ascension to the heaven. The author of the couplet used 'rituals' in the second sentence to suggest the homage and respect paid to Laozi by Daoist followers and relevant Daoist services in the later periods. In most Daoist Grotto Heavens and Blissful Realms, we can easily find couplets like this.
"Pine Juniper hidden perch Three Islands Crane, Temple pagoda closed lock Nine Heaven Cloud"
"The pine trees invite the cranes from the Three Islands, the buildings harbor clouds from the highest heaven".
In this case, the couplet detailed the natural beauty of Zhuhe Mansion, the cranes flying above the pine trees and their singing echoing in the high mountains around it. The natural beauty, however, produced a frame of mind, i.e., the Daoist refinement of inner nature. In this regard, 'the three islands' referred to Penglai, Fangzhan and Yingzhou, the fairylands described in ancient Daoist mythical stories as perfect spots for cultivation. The combination of mystery from mythical and religious stories and the beauty of nature helped to create intangible beauty as well as a unique atmosphere associated with Daoist culture highlighting immortals, Grotto Heavens and Blissful Lands, which, in return, provided the visitors with a chance to experience spiritual uplift.
In Daoist couplets lay not only Daoist understandings about nature and the human world, but also unique aesthetic tastes, which explained why Daoists and literati showed so much interest in composing couplets that injected humanity into Daoist culture.


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Types of board games for the ELT classroom - Part 2
When we talk of using board games in the EFL classroom, we often tend to rehash the classic word games like the ones in the categories mentioned in my previous blogpost.
However, we forget the extraordinary power of task-based learning and the motivation to negotiate meaning when faced with a real need to communicate. And there are multiple games that are fun to play and can provide students with opportunities for meaningful interaction. And as students familiarize themselves with the gameplay, they foster the critical thinking, negotiation and interpersonal skills that simple word games do not nurture.
Here are three types of board games that your students can have fun playing and develop some very useful communication skills along the way.
A note on class sizes: Board games that involve teams playing against each other often can allow for larger numbers of players, and therefore can be adapted to accommodate larger classes. However, the board games here have individuals playing against each other and have a strict limit on the number of players (some with a maximum number of five to seven players). This is not a problem if you tend to have small classes. For those with classes of 10-15, consider adapting the game and putting students in pairs or groups of three to play in place of individual players. For those with classes of more than 15 students, consider obtaining more than one set of the game so that several groups can be playing at once.
4. Strategy games
Strategy board games often involve tactics and decision making and often require the players to interact with one another. These games can take time to play (sometimes from two to five hours) and are slightly more complicated than the simple word games and so might be less suitable for very young students.
Skills practised: Speaking, critical thinking, strategic thinking, negotiation, interpersonal skills.
Best examples:
Risk – The board displays the map of the world and players are assigned territories on the map at the beginning of the game. The aim is to battle your way across the map, taking control of your opponents' territories.
Puerto Rico – Players assume the roles of colonial governors and have to collect victory points by either constructing building or exporting goods.
Diplomacy – Players represent one of the seven super powers of Europe in the game have to negotiate with fellow players about tactics and strategies before simultaneously writing down orders on their next moves. This is a negotiation game that requires players to interact extensively with each other.
Settlers of Catan – This is a resource-gathering game and players have to amass victory points from collecting settlements, cities and special developments. While lots of strategizing is involved, there is also an element of chance.
5. Deduction Games
While there are your more traditional versions of deduction games like Clue (a.k.a Cluedo), more recent deduction games require players to use skills that go beyond simple elimination. Players are given roles in the game and have to logically deduce or deceive other players.
Skills practised: Logical deduction, critical thinking, strategic thinking, roleplaying, interpersonal skills.
The Resistance – There is a resistance group trying to over throw the government and spies trying to foil their plans. Who is part of the resistance, who is part of the government and who is a spy? This is a game where player trying to deduce each other's secret identities while executing missions.
Mafia aka Werewolf – Players are given the roles of mafia or innocents and the aim of the Mafia is to outnumber the innocents by murdering them at night. In the day, the innocents aim to deduce the identity of the mafia, thus eliminating them.
Also under this category is Murder Mystery Games, which have become a genre in their own right as they gained popularity as the key to injecting some fun into a dinner party. Players are each given characters of a story to play and like an Agatha Christie novel, players have to interact with one another, collect clues and eventually identify the murderer in the story.
Some could argue that these aren't technically board games but seeing that the original murder mystery games came in boxes sold alongside board games, I thought they deserve a mention, especially seeing how useful these could be in the language classroom.
These are not too unlike some of the roleplays that we encounter in coursebooks, except that they are much more elaborate and take a lot longer to play out.
You can purchase murder mystery games in a box like the How to Host a Murder series. Character backgrounds are provided and players are practically told what to say. As such, these games are more rigid and might be more suitable for beginner players who are not entirely comfortable with improvising.
You can also find many online companies now providing Murder Mystery kits to purchase and you could tailor the game to suit the size of your class and the type of students you have. A good example is the company A Shot In The Dark.
If you're dealing with very large classes, you could consider a company like Merri Mysteries who provide games for groups of up to 100 and even has a section on school mystery games complete with teacher's notes.
6. Cooperative Games
Co-operative games require all the players to come together as one big team with a united objective of solving a problem or preventing one from happening. Individual players are often given different roles in the game, but players are required to put their brains together and so a lot of interaction, negotiation and discussion often results from the gameplay.
Many of these cooperative games have very complicated rules and this puts some teachers off from using them in the classroom. However, there are many good Youtube videos explaining and demonstrating the rules and gameplay of these games and these videos can be used as a listening activity (complete with comprehension questions) before embarking on the game.
The complexity of these games also means that they are more suitable for adult players.
Skills practised: Reading, listening, speaking, critical thinking, teamwork & collaboration, negotiation, problem-solving, strategic thinking.
Pandemic – Four diseases have broken out in the world and players have to work together to find a cure and to stop these diseases from spreading.
Robinson Crusoe – Players are stranded on an deserted island and have to work together to build shelter, explore the terrain, discover resources, fight wild beasts, and protect themselves from bad weather, while building a more habitable place to live in.
See here for a video on how to play the game.
The Eldritch Horror – Players travel the world and have to work together to fight monsters and solve mysteries with the aim of banishing the 'Ancient One' before he awakens.
In playing these board games, which might not explicitly focus on individual words and/or their spelling, students are put in situations where they have to collaborate and engage in authentic interactions where plenty of opportunities to practise the negotiating of meaning inevitably arises.
In such situations, the teacher can act as a monitor, taking note of good and not so good language use for post-task feedback, providing the language items needed and noting them on the board for subsequent revision and recycling, and encouraging the less confident, quieter students to take part.
While classroom discussions can work really well to provide learners with speaking practice, these board games naturally provide a genuine reason for students to talk to each other - a task and a goal that can only be accomplished by using communication as a tool. And in playing these games, learners also get to hone their critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, and strategic thinking skills – 21st century skills that are crucial to their learning journey.
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"Dhabbas" are little eateries situated in highways in India and Pakistan. They are known for their typical cuisine which is highly spicy and rich in flavour. Today many restaurants have dhabba style dishes in their menus which are inspired from these small roadside eateries. I myself have been to one such dhabba on the road from bombay (now mumbai) to pune. It was quite an experience and the food? Ooh…it was absolutely delicious. Each dhabba ofcoruse boasts of its own secret recipes. This recipe of mine has been taken off the internet and then improvised by me. I have noticed that many of you want oil free recipes so i made this recipe without a drop of oil. I actually did not expect it to taste the way it did and i am very pleased with the way it turned out.
For this i ground a blend of spices which i shall call Nitus Magical Spice Blend… this can be made in a large quantity and bottled.- I used my amazing bullet to make this.
1. Clean the chicken and put it into a thick good casserole and add 1/2 cup of water, salt and the ground paste,bay leaves and curry leaves.
2. Boil it till the water evaorates and the chicken is half cooked. In Spain we have tender chickens, if the chicken in your country takes longer to cook please add some more water. I just needed half a cup.
4. Once you see the chicken is done (you will know it you try to cut a small piece and its white from inside) add all the spices and cook till you see the chicken will start to stick to the pan. Do not panic!
6. Cook now for a few minutes till you see the sauce thickening and you can see a few drops of oil. This is the natural fat from the chicken. Check a piece, if it breaks off easily from the bone its ready!! If not add some more water and cook till done.
7. Add the lemon juice and coriander leaves . Check the seasoning and correct.
8. Serve hot with either boiled basmati rice, naans or rotis. The amount of sauce(gravy) you want can be adjusted by adding water accordingly.
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Parece complicado, pero leyendolo bien no es así.
The picture shows aoil floating on the top. Where did it come from?
Yes, Even I tried the recipe and the chicken does leave some oil in the gravy. My suggestion here would be to boil chicken outside first, remove stock and then use the half boiled chicken to make this dish. I guess this will leave us with less or no oil left by the bird in the dish. Worth a try for health conscious people. Overall Fantastic recipe. I loved it. Thanks..
I shall be making this dish. Sounds good "Oil Free". Thanks iTunes.


Elizabeth Naumovski is the host of a new television show called Finance is Personal.
On the show she talks with women who are experts in personal finance, while educating viewers about financial literacy.
Elizabeth decided to make women the focus of her show because she believes we need to change what is referred to as the women's money mindset. Many women are not interested in spending any time on their personal finances and this can be detrimental if there is a need to manage money issues on their own.
There aren't that many women on finance shows and definitely not many Canadians on TV at all talking about the financial issues that specifically affect women.
Having a broadcast and finance background, Elizabeth is very well suited to promote financial literacy to Canadians.
I met with Elizabeth at her office in downtown Toronto to hear her personal finance story.


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What Does Your Job Say About Your Relationship Status? Dating App Clover Conducted a Study to Find Out
By Lucia Peters
It's usually best to tread carefully when making sweeping generalizations about large groups of people — but if you've ever been curious about whether or not people's jobs line up with the kind of relationship they're looking for, you might find this one interesting. Dating app Clover recently analyzed data from 33,000 of its users over the age of 18 to determine how people's occupations correlate with what they're looking for in a relationship; then they assembled their findings into a handy-dandy infographic. Useful, no?
The majority of occupations fell into "casual": Everyone from journalists to scientists and from teachers to musicians ranked most highly on this category. A number of them also correlate pretty strongly with "long-term," too, though. Interesting, no? The same was true of occupations who were mostly looking for long-term relationships: Pharmacists, accountants, and nurses all scored highest on "long-term," but with "casual" taking a close second. Actors and engineers, meanwhile, are in it for the hookups, while doctors and lawyers just want to make a few friends.
Is anyone else kind of curious about what's actually causing these correlations? Because I sure am. For example, is it because each occupation tends to attract a certain type of person? Or is it because of effect the job itself has on your social life? For example, are the kinds of people who make for good actors and engineers just generally a little freer or more up front about hooking up? Do doctors and lawyers look for friends the most because their jobs don't always leave them a whole lot of free time? I'd be interested to see a follow-up study that not only looked at jobs in relation to "searching for" status, but which also asked each person why they chose that particular status.
Of course, it's also worth noting that whatever you list in your profile as your "searching for" isn't necessarily the be-all, end-all of relationship goals. You jump into the dating pool looking for a fling, only to have it turn out to be something more; you can go into it thinking you want to find the love of your life, then discover that you just kind of like playing the dating game; and so on. You're allowed to change your mind, and you're more than just your profile. I feel like "casual" functions as a good middle ground: You're not necessarily opposed to a long-term relationship, nor do you mind maybe just hooking up; at the same time, though, it frees you from the pressure that can stem either from the "I want a long-term schnookums to cuddle up with at night" option or from the unpleasantness that can arise from people assuming a "hookup" setting means you're DTF with everyone and everything (hi there, Tinder Nightmares!).
Take a look at the full infographic below; head on over to Clover's website or snag the app on the iTunes for more.
Images: Lawrence.Braun/Flickr; I Am a Server/Tumblr; courtesy Clover


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Cracian Thumpers
From The Star Wars Rebel Alliance Sourcebook, West End Games, 1990, page 109:
"The Cracian Thumper gets its name not from the sound it makes as it runs, but rather the sound it should make. These remarkably agile beasts run with an extremely light touch upon the earth, making hardly a sound. They should 'thump' when they run, but they don't.
"The Cracian Thumper is an extremely loyal and obedient animal, with an intelligence equal to most domestic pets. They can be taught to follow verbal or touch commands; they can often distinguish between 'friends' and 'enemies'--particularly when the enemy wears a hard plastic shell. And they can also be taught to attack upon command.
"The Thumper is a nasty beast in a fight. It has sharp foreclaws and a powerful whipping tail which is capable of removing the head from an Imperial stormtrooper with ease. Their hind legs are also clawed, and they can lash out backwards while at a full run.
"The Thumper is found on each of the five planets of the Craci system, which is located just within the boundaries of the Corporate Sector. They have been domesticated for years; there are millions of them on human-populated planets across the galaxy."
STATS: (D6 roleplaying system)
Dexterity: 3D
Perception: 3D+2
Strength: 3D
Orneriness: 1D
Speed Code: 3D+2
Size: Adults stand 1 to 1.8 meters at the shoulder.
Combat: The Thumper will claw (damage code 3D+1) and whip with its tail (damage code 4D+2). A herbivore, the Thumper has hard, fibrous, flat teeth, ineffective for biting an enemy.
Skills: Move silently 4D.
Using Thumpers in the Roleplaying Game: Players characters may find Thumpers used as mounts on many of the systems neighboring the Corporate Sector. They can carry up to 100 kilos of cargo, or one rider and up to 50 kilos.
From The Thrawn Trilogy Sourcebook, West End Games, 1996, page 156:
"Cracian Thumpers have long been used as workbeasts by the natives of their world of origin. When the Cracians decided to market them to the galaxy, Thumpers became indispensable for use as both riding and pack animals. The original Jomark colonists brought a few of these animals with them, and now the main continent and a few of the larger islands have herds of wild Thumpers living in the wilderness, in addition to the stocks of domestic Thumpers the colonists use for a variety of tasks.
"The Thumper got its name from the sound it should make when it runs. However, the remarkably agile creatures have such a light touch that they hardly make any sound at all. They are extremely loyal and obedient animals. They can be taught to follow verbal or touch commands, and can even distinguish between friends and enemies if their masters train them. Some can be taught to attack on command.
"Sharp foreclaws and a whipping tail provide these creatures with remarkable offensive capabilities. These animals are not aggressive, but will attack if threatened or trained for combat. They fight with sharp foreclaws and by striking with their tail, using it like a whip. Because Thumpers are herbivores, they have hard, flat teeth which are not useful as biting weapons."
Type: Pack beast
Sneak: 4D+2
Claws: 3D+1 damage
Tail: 4D+2 damage
Silent movement: Thumpers can move very silently, adding 1D+2 to sneak attempts if they make only two moves or less per round.
They can carry up to 100 kilos of cargo, or a rider and up to 50 kilos.
Move: 12
This entry is very similar to The Star Wars Roleplaying Game Sourcebook, Second Edition, West End Games, 1996, page 222.
The Cracian Thumper's Five Seconds of Fame
From Dark Force Rising by Timothy Zahn, Book #2 of the Thrawn Trilogy, 1992, pages 91-2 (paperback):
"C'baoth awakened suddenly, his black-edged dreams giving way to the sudden realization that someone was approaching.
"For a moment he lay there in the darkness, his long white beard scratching gently against his chest as he breathed, his mind reaching out through the Force to track along the road from the High Castle to the cluster of villages at the base of the rim mountains. It was hard to concentrate--so very hard--but with a perverse grimness he ignored the fatigue-driven pain and kept at it. There . . . no . . . there. A lone man riding a Cracian Thumper, laboring over one of the steeper sections of the roadway. Most likely a messenger, come to bring him some news from the villagers below."
And page 94:
"The messenger had dismounted from his Thumper and was standing beside the gate now, his sense that of a man prepared to await the convenience of his Master, no matter how long that wait might be."
My Thumper Creations
A thumper sculpture I did in 2004. He's made out of Sculpey and is handpainted with acrylics (modeled after Nova in my story Convergence). He stands 6.25 inches (16 cm) tall.
A sketch I did of a thumper in 2006, based on the picture from the WEG Rebel Alliance Sourcebook. I'm rather proud of this one. Done in pencils and charcoal pencils.
Links and Other Info
The Cracian Thumper entry in Wookieepedia
Star Wars Technical Commentaries: The Great Heep. Info plus link to a picture.
Cracken's Rebel Field Guide (West End Games d6 RPG book), page 47, has this picture:


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Jackie R. Apr 26 .
Jumped through hoops for 3 days to be denied to adopt a stray dog? no problems in my past married, own my own home had a dog of similiar size for the last 11 years. I provided all my vet records and welcomed them to visit my home??? They must want to keep all the animals for their friends and relatives ??? I hope someone in charge reads this so maybe people who want to adopt can and save an animal from life in a cage.
Alison C. Feb 17 .
As a cook county neighbor, I feel bratty c.u.n.T's named Molly need to roll up their sleeves and quit looking for cheap pets to hoard. Biatch.
Denise R. Sep 22 .
My boyfriend adopted a 2-year-old min-pin/Chihuahua from here a few years ago. Cooper is the greatest dog. He was already housebroken and is so cute and funny. I'd recommend the Will County Humane Society to anyone looking to adopt a dog or a cat.
Molly M. Jul 22 .
When we decided to come to this shelter to adopt a dog we were expecting much more than we got. The dogs are kept outside at all times and in caged runs that are not clean at all. It smelled of urine and feces and when you look in the cages, the cages had not been cleaned in a few days at least. The dogs were also very skinny (you could see ribs) and the people were rude to us when we walked onto the property in search of a dog. Someone should help the animals here and get them out.
Wanda S. Feb 07 .
Two years ago we decided to add a cat to our family. We Found and adopted Buttercup fromthis shelter. The folks there are very friendly, gave us time to spend with the cats they had there and Buttercup pick us out. The fees are reasonable and you are saving an animals life.
WCHS is a great place to look for a new addition to your family. They are always sponsoring fundraisers to benefit this non-profit group and these are very fun to attend. You can have fun while helping those animals in need. The staff is very helpful.
If you've been to or used Will County Humane Society, leave a review.


Chelmsford, MA – January 7, 2019 — First Light Biosciences, a developer of breakthrough automated products for rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective diagnosis of life-threatening antibiotic-resistant infections, today announced that effective immediately, the company is changing their name to First Light Diagnostics. The new name reflects the company's evolution from development to commercialization of diagnostic solutions.
In addition to their new corporate name, the company has also introduced a new web address and updated website. First Light Diagnostics can now be found at www.firstlightdx.com.


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A Girl And A Gun
Camden People's Theatre, Camden Town
Expect gun-twirlin', play-actin' and Nancy-Sinatra-dancin'
"All you need to make a movie is a girl and a gun."
- Jean-Luc Godard
Last year, Louise started seeing girls and guns everywhere. She obsessed over them on YouTube, marvelled over them in music videos, felt a bit disgusted about them in video games, and tried not to see them in hardcore porn. She began to ponder what it was about that coupling that was so attractive. And she wondered whether Goddard was right. This is a show about girls and guns. It's a show that asks two people to take to the stage and play out a film script in front of you. It wonders what the difference might be in watching something on screen and experiencing something live. It is a show that asks what it means to be a 'hero', what it means to be a plot device, and what it means to watch. This show is a challenge to Godard, every other film which star girls and guns as plot devices, and the audiences that watch them. It is also an admission and manifestation of ambiguity: Louise's own confusion, as a woman, at being simultaneously repulsed and attracted to the kind of imagery and archetypes the show explores. Over 16s only. Please arrive on time as latecomers may not be admitted.
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"There aren't many episodes and they don't seem to come out too frequently, but this is an absolute gem of a podcast. The entire premise of the podcast is basically that people are oftentimes too afraid of change to allow themselves to give new things a chance. So to help us out with that, this podcast looks at historical examples of why they were wrong about their assumptions."


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So many unexplored wonderful Places to Visit near Delhi can be discovered in #Nahan.
People are heading towards this serene town to explore divine loveliness of wide emerald woodlands and unending Himalayan ranges. It would surely be unwise to not pay to a visit to this town if you live in Delhi. So many unexplored wonderful Places to Visit near Delhi can be discovered in Nahan. Churdhar Peak, Badolia Waterfall, Paonta Sahib Gurudwara, Renuka Lake, and Shivalik Fossil Park are few amongst the popular tourist places.


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Die Belagerung von Bari durch eine normannisch-süditalienische Streitmacht unter Robert Guiskard († 1085) begann am 5. August 1068 und endete mit der Kapitulation der byzantinischen Verteidiger am 15. April 1071.

Ausgangslage

Normannische Pilger, die 1016 nach Apulien gereist waren, wurden vom langobardischen Adligen Meles von Bari überzeugt, an seiner Revolte gegen die byzantinische Herrschaft in Süditalien teilzunehmen. In den folgenden Jahren kämpften normannische Söldner in der Region für verschiedene Herrscher und konnten so stückweise an Einfluss gewinnen. Mit der Belehnung Rainulfs Drengot mit der Grafschaft Aversa im Jahr 1030 begann eine eigene normannische Herrschaftsbildung. In den folgenden Jahrzehnten konnten die Normannen ihre Besitztümer in Süditalien stetig vergrößern. Von 1060 an waren nur noch einige wenige Küstenstädte in byzantinischer Hand, bis schließlich Bari als letzte byzantinische Stadt auf dem italienischen Festland verblieb. Zudem standen Teile von Sizilien unter normannischer Herrschaft, und Guiskard plante die Eroberung der ganzen Insel.

Ablauf
Um ohne Feinde im Rücken Sizilien angreifen zu können, musste Guiskard zunächst Bari erobern. Da Bari schwer befestigt war, wagte er keinen direkten Angriff, sondern begann am 5. August 1068 eine langwierige Belagerung. Guiskard hatte zudem keine Erfahrungen mit Belagerungen und verlegte sich so zwangsläufig auf die Blockade der Hafenstadt, auch mit Hilfe einer künstlich angelegten Seebrücke zur Blockierung des Hafens. Nach dem Beginn der Belagerung entsandte die pro-byzantinische Partei der Stadt, welche die meisten Einwohner der Stadt für ein Ausharren gewinnen konnte, einen Boten nach Konstantinopel, um für Entsatz zu bitten. Die eilig entsandten Hilfstruppen wurden jedoch von Robert Guiskard in einer Feldschlacht vollständig aufgerieben. Zermürbt von den folgenden drei Jahren des Hungers und ohne Hoffnung auf weiteren Entsatz ergaben sich die Bewohner der Stadt am 15. April 1071 dem normannischen Herzog. Dieser behandelte die reichen Einwohner Baris sehr zuvorkommend und konnte sich so schnell ihre Unterstützung sichern.

Folgen
Der Fall Baris bedeutete das unwiderrufliche Ende der byzantinischen Herrschaft auf der Apenninenhalbinsel, die seit den Gotenkriegen Kaiser Justinians I. (reg. 527–565) bestanden hatte.

Literatur
 John Julius Norwich: The Normans in the South. 1016–1130. Solitaire Books, London 1981, ISBN 0-907387-00-4 (Erstausgabe 1967).

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Michael Crawford's version of "She used to be mine" got my mind and emotions into overdrive today. As in other cases, it happened while taking my miles long bike ride with the ear buds firmly placed. The lyrics capture the pathos of man who loses the love of a woman, a lady he thought of as "mine." In spite of his pain, in spite of feeling abandoned, he is still able to speak to "the other man", tell him about the woman, and wish them well.
Even though the song's sentiments may appear strange to people who are consumed by a sense of ownership, I also captured some of the nobility that can still exist in the case of a "lost love." Before reading further, listen by clicking http://grooveshark.com/#!/s/She+Used+To+Be+Mine/3LHe0s?src=5 and following along with the following lyrics.
As long as she needs you.
About her when I'm gone.
She won't sleep all night.
And counts on you to see that things go right.
To have someone who thinks there's nothing you can't do.
And care the way you always knew you could.
and never knows just how to say she's wrong.
that everyone wish they could be you.
Is the song Pollyannaish, naïve, a made-for-theater piece? Perhaps in some respects. Would I ever had been able to say what the song says to a man for whom Joyce had left me to join? No way. Nonetheless, there is some nobility here that, admittedly, doesn't exist in everyone who "loses in love". To some degree the man desires that the woman be treated well in spite of having abandoned him.
As I listened and pondered the song, I returned to my mental category of music being catalysts / pointers, calling us to see beyond the lyrics. I ended up recognizing that the lyrics are such that Satan will never, could never, sing them to God. Picture the case of a person converting to God and abandoning Satan and his value system. Satan does not love anyone but himself. He has no interest in handing over to God a woman (or a man) and saying to God (the "new" man) "I hope both of you fare better together than we did, and to help in that process allow me to tell you some ways that you can help her to be happy with you and you to be happy with her." Does Satan have that benevolence??? Will Satan collaborate with his enemy??? Could Satan sing to God the lyrics of "She used to be mine"??? The answer to all of these questions is NO.
Why, thus, would I ever want to keep my life hitched to Satan's star when he can't even rise to the level of singing to God a song to say, "I hope it goes well for you both." Satan doesn't love me. He hates me, just like he hates everyone but himself. He wants me only for his own egotistical reasons. But, God . . . that is another story. He loves me, with a love that wants only the best for me. Living in God's love elevates me; living in Satan's hate denigrates me. The choice seems pretty obvious, doesn't it??? If Satan can't sing to God, why should I want to spend time with Satan???


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The University of Hertfordshire will host the 20th Hertfordshire Housing Conference – which brings together experts from across the world of housing and other related sectors, including developers, planners, architects and housing association professionals.
Taking place on 14 May 2018, the Smart Herts conference will focus on a series of interconnected 'smart' themes, including housing, transport, living and renewal. Through a series of stimulating sessions, attendees will have the chance to network with other professionals and explore the opportunities to produce smarter housing across Hertfordshire, enhancing places and improving mobility for its residents.
The conference will feature an array of prestigious keynote speakers, including a welcome from Lord Salisbury and plenary sessions on smart housing design and autonomous cars.


The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the transfer of two senior Education Ministry officials, Education Minister Teerakiat Jareonsettasin said.
THE CABINET yesterday gave the green light for the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC), allocating a budget of Bt106.8 billion for the development of 116 projects from 2019-2022.
The Cabinet yesterday approved the return of value added tax (VAT) to consumers buying products through debit accounts despite the move will to cost the government Bt9 billion in lost revenue.
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle the draft law establishing the Digital Economy and Society Council.
The Cabinet yesterday approved the Digital Council for Economic and Social Development act, said cabinet's spokesman Phuthipong Punnakan after the meeting yesterday.
The Cabinet yesterday approved the proposed increase in registered capital of Islamic Bank by Bt18 billion, Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong said.
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the State Railways of Thailand's Den Chai-Chiang Rai-Chiang Khong double-track rail project, at a cost of Bt85.345 billion.
THE DATA framework draft, which sets guidelines for all state agencies when they collect and record business data, is expected to be sent to the Cabinet for approval in October this year.
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle a project for the promotion and development of a bio-industry hub in a new special economic zone in Nakhon Sawan province.
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved Interior Ministry senior-level appointments in 12 provinces, mostly in the North and Northeast. The ministry's deputy permanent secretary, Supachai Iamsuwan, has been appointed the new governor of Chiang Mai, replacing Pawin Chamniprasart, who is to take over Supachai's job.


Eugenio Cillan Garcia is a big part of the team here at Arlary, and not only does he vet on the yard, but he also travels to the sales with us and to pre purchase horses that we buy privately. He is also a racecourse vet and it is reassuring that he is often at the track when our horses run. His experience and professional skills are outstanding and he keeps our horses on the road and healthy, and his input at the sales is invaluable.
This morning he started pre season MOT's on a couple of our horses, including the handsome grey, Celtic Flame, pictured. As well as trotting up on the level, Eugenio watches the horses being lunged and records any observations. This acts as a valuable baseline for the coming season.
We vetted a four year old at Ascot sales today too, the point to point winner Ask The Tycoon will be coming to Arlary this week following our purchase this afternoon. He was recommended by both Tom Malone and Richard Wright, and having won last month he should be able to hold his own in novice hurdles in the autumn. He is by the young sire Ask who has produced some nice types and is out of a daughter of Afford who Scu rode to win, back in the day. He will be fully assessed when we get him home and will be for sale.