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Carnac stones
The Ménec alignments, the most well-known megalithic site amongst the Carnac stones.
Stones in the Kerlescan alignments
The Carnac stones are the largest collection of megalithic standing stones in the world.[1] The more than 3,000 prehistoric standing stones were cut from local rock and erected by the pre-Celtic people of Brittany.
The stones were erected at some stage during the Neolithic period, probably around 3300 BC, but some may be as old as 4500 BC.[2] The stones occur in a number of Neolithic sites around the French village of Carnac, in Brittany.[3] They include rows of stones (alignments), dolmens, tumuli and single menhirs.
In recent centuries, many of the sites have been neglected, with reports of dolmens being used as sheep shelters, chicken sheds or even ovens.[4] Stones have been removed to make way for roads, or used as building materials. The management of the sites is a controversial topic.[1][5]
1 Alignments
1.1 Ménec alignments
1.1.1 Kermario (House of the Dead)[7] alignment
1.1.2 Kerlescan alignments
1.1.3 Petit-Ménec alignments
1.2 Tumuli
1.2.1 Saint-Michel
1.2.2 Moustoir
1.3 Dolmens
1.4 Other formations
1.4.1 Manio quadrilateral
1.4.2 Manio giant
Alignments[change | change source]
There are three major groups of stone rows — Ménec, Kermario and Kerlescan — which may have once formed a single group, but have been split up as stones were removed for other purposes.[6]
Ménec alignment
Kermario alignment
Stones in the Kermario alignment
Kerlescan alignment
Ménec alignments[change | change source]
Eleven converging rows of menhirs stretching for 1,165 by 100 metres (3,822 by 328 ft). There is what may be the remains of stone circles at either end. According to the tourist office there is a "cromlech containing 71 stone blocks" at the western end and a very ruined cromlech at the eastern end. The largest stones, around 4 metres (13 ft) high, are at the wider, western end; the stones then become as small as 0.6m high along the length of the alignment before growing in height again toward the extreme eastern end.
Kermario (House of the Dead)[7] alignment[change | change source]
This fan-like layout recurs a little further along to the east in the Kermario alignment. It consists of 1029 stones[8] in ten columns, about 1,300 m (4,300 ft) in length.[6] A stone circle to the east end, where the stones are shorter, was revealed by aerial photography.[9]
Kerlescan alignments[change | change source]
A smaller group of 555 stones, further to the east of the other two sites. It is composed of 13 lines with a total length of about 800 metres (2,600 ft),[6] ranging in height from 80 cm (2 ft 7 in) to 4 m (13 ft).[10] At the extreme west, where the stones are tallest, there is a stone circle which has 39 stones. There may also be another stone circle to the north.[11]
Petit-Ménec alignments[change | change source]
A much smaller group, further east again of Kerlescan, falling within the commune of La Trinité-sur-Mer. These are now set in woods, and most are covered with moss and ivy.[12]
Tumuli[change | change source]
There are several tumuli, mounds of earth built up over a grave. In this area, they generally feature a passage leading to a central chamber which once held neolithic artefacts.
Tumulus of Saint-Michel
Saint-Michel[change | change source]
The tumulus of Saint-Michel was constructed between 5000 BC and 3400 BC. At its base it is 125 by 60 m (410 by 197 ft), and is 12 m (39 ft) high. It required 35,000 cubic metres (46,000 cu yd) of stone and earth. Its function was the same as that of the pyramids of Egypt: a tomb for the members of the ruling class. It contained various funerary objects, such as 15 stone chests, pottery, jewellery, most of which are currently held by the Museum of Prehistory of Carnac.[13] It was excavated in 1862 by René Galles with a series of vertical pits, digging down 8 m (26 ft). Le Rouzic also excavated it between 1900 and 1907 discovering the tomb and the stone chests.[14]
A chapel was built on top in 1663 but was rebuilt in 1813, before being destroyed in 1923. The current building is an identical reconstruction of the 1663 chapel, built in 1926.
Moustoir[change | change source]
Also known as Er Mané, it is a chamber tomb 85 m (279 ft) long, 35 m (115 ft) wide, and 5 m (16 ft) high. It has a dolmen at the west end, and two tombs at the east end.[13] A small menhir, approximately 3 m (10 ft) high, is nearby. 47°36′43″N 3°03′39″W / 47.6119°N 3.0608°W / 47.6119; -3.0608[15]
Dolmens[change | change source]
The dolmen Er-Roc'h-Feutet. An inscription next to every standing stone formation proclaims ownership by the state of France.
The Crucuno dolmen
There are several dolmens scattered around the area. These dolmens are generally considered to have been tombs, however the acidic soil of Brittany has eroded away the bones. They were constructed with several large stones supporting a "capstone", then buried under a mound of earth. In many cases, the mound is no longer present, sometimes due to archeological excavation, and only the large stones remain, in various states of ruin.
Er-Roc'h-Feutet: North, near the Chapelle de La Madelaine. Has a completely covered roof.
La Madelaine:47°37′15″N 3°02′54″W / 47.6208°N 3.0482°W / 47.6208; -3.0482[16] A large dolmen measuring 12 by 5 m (39 by 16 ft), with a 5 m (16 ft) long broken capstone.[4] It is named after the nearby Chapelle de La Madelaine, which is still used.
Kercado: A rare dolmen still covered by its original cairn. South of the Kermario alignments, it is 25 to 30 metres (82–98 ft) wide, 5 m (16 ft) high, and has a small menhir on top. Previously surrounded by a circle of small menhirs 4 m (13 ft) out,[14] the main passage is 6.5 m (21 ft) long and leads to a large chamber where numerous artifacts were found, including axes, pearls, arrow heads and pottery. It was constructed around 4600 BC and used for approximately 3,000 years.[14]
Mané Brizil
Kerlescan: A roughly rectangular mound, with only one capstone remaining. It is aligned east-to-west, with a passage entrance to the south.[11]
Kermarquer: On a small hill, has two separate chambers.
Mané-Kerioned (Pixies' mound or Grotte de Grionnec[14]): A group of three dolmens with layout unique in Brittany,[14] once covered by a tumulus. Whereas most groups of dolmens are parallel, these are arranged in a horse shoe. The largest of the three is at the east, 11 metres (36 ft).[13]
Crucuno: A "classic" dolmen, with a 40 tonne, 7.6 metre tablestone resting on pillars roughly 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) high. Prior to 1900, it was connected by a passage making it 24m long.[14]
Other formations[change | change source]
The Manio quadrilateral arrangement.
The Manio "Giant".
There are some individual menhirs and at least one other formation which do not fit into the above categories.
Manio quadrilateral[change | change source]
An arrangement of stones to form the perimeter of a large rectangle. Originally a "tertre tumulus" with a central mound, it is 37 m (121 ft) long, and aligned to east of northeast. The quadrilateral is 10 m (33 ft) wide to the east, but only 7 m (23 ft) wide at the west.[17]
Manio giant[change | change source]
Near the quadrilateral is a single massive menhir, now known as the "Giant". Over 6.5 m (21 ft) tall, it was re-erected around 1900 by Zacharie Le Rouzic,[14] and overlooks the nearby Kerlescan alignment.[18] 47°36′12″N 3°03′22″W / 47.6034°N 3.056°W / 47.6034; -3.056[19]
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↑ "Carnac Stones, Brittany". Sacred Destinations Travel Guide. Retrieved 2006-05-17.
↑ Carnac: megalithia.com
↑ 4.0 4.1 The Captain (3 January 2005). "La Madeleine dolmen Burial Chamber (Dolmen)". The Megalithic Portal and Megalith Map. Retrieved 2006-05-17.
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↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Leonard, R. Cedric (1 May 2006). "The Stones of Carnac". Archived from the original on 2012-04-01. Retrieved 2006-05-17.
↑ "Mané Kermario". Archived from the original on 2006-09-23. Retrieved 2006-05-17.
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↑ "Kermario". Myweb.tiscali.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2007-10-24. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
↑ (in French) http://www.dinosoria.com/dolmen_menhir.htm
↑ 11.0 11.1 "Kerlescan". Myweb.tiscali.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2012-04-01. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
↑ "Petit Ménec". Myweb.tiscali.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2012-04-01. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 "Office de Tourisme de Carnac". Web.archive.org. 2006-07-03. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
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↑ "The Megalithic Portal and Megalith Map: Moustoir tumulus Moustoir Er Mané] Chambered Tomb]". Megalithic.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
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Zlatan to open Eurovision Song Contest
The stars to attend the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden this year are many. The Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Malmö, 14, 16 and 18 May. But untill now the name of the by far heaviest recruitment has been a secret. It now however seems like SVT (Swedish Television) managed to get Zlatan Ibrahimovic to participate in the broadcasts.
He'll tell a hundred million viewers welcome to his hometown of Malmö and the Eurovision Song Contest. It is said this welcome will be pre-recorded.
– It's about opening the final and is linked to that Bjorn and Benny do with Avicii, said a source within the production.
Zlatan's schedule will not allow him participate live at the finals, he is already commited with Paris Saint Germain on May 18, the day the finals will be held. Even the week before contains matches, on the 11th Zlatan Ibrahimovic and PSG face Lyon in the French league. SVT has previously said that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is high on their wish list for the upcoming giant event.
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Christer Björkman know Zlatan's wife Helena Seger from before and should have talked to her on the sports gala earlier this year.
– It is thanks to her that it has now become a reality.
So, looks like Zlatan to open Eurovision Song Contest, will you watch it for the music or for Zlatan?
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BASC updates bird 'flu advice after Settle outbreak
Post author:Garry Doolan
Post published:9th January 2017
BASC is advising members and the wider shooting community to be aware of measures to be taken to limit the further spread of Avian Influenza after the H5N8 strain of the disease was confirmed in a small backyard flock of chickens and ducks near Settle in North Yorkshire.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has established a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone around the infected premises to limit the risk of the disease spreading.
Avian Influenza prevention zones in place in England, Scotland and Wales since December 6 have now been extended until 28th February 2017. Northern Ireland declared a 30-day prevention zone on 23 December. There is a GB-wide ban on poultry shows and gatherings.
No restrictions are currently imposed on shooting, but BASC is asking members to familiarise themselves with the requirements of the zones, be aware of the symptoms of bird flu and to report suspicions to the relevant authorities. In particular, BASC has highlighted practical biosecurity measures which can help limit the spread of bird flu.
Glynn Evans, BASC head of game and deer management, said: "It is important the wider shooting community remains vigilant to bird flu and makes itself aware of how to spot the symptoms of the disease.
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The prevention zones require keepers of poultry and other captive birds to keep birds indoors or take appropriate practical steps to keep them separate from wild birds, for example using netting to create a temporary enclosure and protecting food and water supplies from contamination by wild birds.
Defra says risk of infection remains even when birds are kept indoors, so good biosecurity must be practiced – for example disinfecting footwear and equipment and washing clothing after contact with birds.
The advice is that the risk to public health remains very low and the Food Standards Agency is clear that bird flu does not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers.
Defra's factsheet on avian influenza, including how to spot the symptoms, can be viewed here.
BASC is also highlighting that members of the public who find dead wild waterfowl (swans, geese or ducks) or gulls, or five or more dead wild birds of other species in the same location should report incidents to the Defra helpline (Tel: 03459 33 55 77) or in Northern Ireland to the DAERA helpline (Tel: 0300 200 7840).
The H5N8 strain of Avian Influenza has been circulating in Europe for several weeks. An outbreak was confirmed in turkeys at a farm in Lincolnshire on 16 December and a further case was confirmed in a back yard flock in Carmarthenshire on 3 January. The disease has also been found in wild birds in England, Scotland and Wales. More details can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/avian-influenza-in-wild-birds-winter-2016-to-2017
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Earlier this week, a motion was presented in Parliament for the first reading of a bill to repeal all existing gaming legislation, replacing same with a new gaming framework consolidated in a singular primary Act ("Bill"). The aim of the Bill is to future-proof Malta as a jurisdiction of excellence for gaming and betting services.
introduction of the concept of administration to protect licensees in distress and to assist in their winding down.
The TRIS process to be undertaken at a European level for the passing of national legislation in the field of information society services and technical regulations related to products has also been initiated. Here, Member States notify their legislative projects regarding information society services and technical regulations related to products to the European Commission, for examination in light of EU legislation. The TRIS process triggers a standstill period of three months, during which the legislation cannot be adopted by the respective Member State.
The announcement of the tabling of the Bill can be viewed by clicking here. Should you have any queries on the contents or implications of the Bill, or generally require any assistance in regard to gaming and betting, please contact us on gaming@camilleripreziosi.com.


To begin my reading in the new year, I completed the fifth volume of the Harry Potter saga. In this 5th year at Hogwarts, Harry learns much about his past and destiny while struggling with his own demons as well as the Dark Lord and the infuriating High Inquisitor of the school. Of all the books I have read thus far, Phoenix has been my least favorite. I do recognize its importance to the story as a whole, however.
I found The Order of the Phoenix to get off to a very slow start. Truthfully, if I had not been so invested in the series, I probably would not have completed the book. (I tend to quit reading books that have not grabbed my attention within the first 75 pages or so.) Additionally, I found myself longing for Dumbledore's influence on the story. I love the adventures of the children and have enjoyed watching them grow up, but their stories make a much more profound statement when they are enjoying the interaction of all the faculty. My reading was often distracted as I kept wondering why the Headmaster was not commenting on the situation.
As the novel began to reach its climax, I became enthralled with Harry's story again and just couldn't put it down. The quality of the writing of the final scenes restored my confidence in Rowling and has me looking forward to the 6th year of our heroes' studies at the Wizarding Academy.


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Austria to follow US and Hungary by withdrawing from UN migration pact
Austria is set to follow the United States and Hungary by backing out of a United Nations migration pact.
The right-wing Austrian government, which took office last December, has said it will not sign the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration which looks to make migration safer.
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz stood on an anti-immigration platform and since taking office in December has implemented a number of policies that include restricting benefits for new immigrants.
"Austria will not join the UN migration pact," Mr Kurz said in a statement.
"We view some points of the migration pact very critically, such as the mixing up of seeking protection with labour migration."
Austria took in roughly one per cent of its population in asylum seekers in 2015 during a migration crisis in which more than a million people travelled to Europe, many of them fleeing war and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere.
T he non-binding UN pact is aimed at making migration safe and orderly.
It addresses issues such as how to protect people who migrate, how to integrate them into new countries and how to return them to their home countries.
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The "Statue of Unity" portraying Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, one of the founding fathers of India, during its inauguration in Kevadia, in the western state of Gujarat, India Reuters
A scavenger collects recyclable materials along the breakwater amid strong waves as weather patterns from Typhoon Yutu affect Manila Bay. Fierce winds sheared off roofs and snapped trees in half, after thousands were evacuated ahead of the powerful storm's arrival AFP/Getty
Rescue team member s collecting the remains of the crashed plane at Tanjung Priok Harbour, Indonesia. A Lion Air flight JT-610 lost contact with air traffic controllers soon after takeoff then crashed into the sea. The flight was en route to Pangkal Pinang, and reportedly had 189 people onboard EPA
A supporter of Workers' Party presidential candidate Fernando Haddad embraces a fellow weeping supporter, after learning that rival Jair Bolsonaro was declared the winner in the Brazil presidential runoff election. Addressing supporters in Sao Paulo, Haddad did not concede or even mention Bolsonaro by name. Instead, his speech was a promise to resist AP
First responders surround the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, where a shooter opened fire, wounding three police officers and killing eleven AP
Broward County Sheriff's office have released a photo of Cesar Sayoc, the suspect who was arrested in connection with the pipe bombs that have been sent to several high profile Democrats and critics of President Trump over the course of this week AP
East Island in Hawaii has been swallowed by the sea following Hurricane Walaka US Fish and Wildlife Service
Police officers stand outside the home of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after a "functional explosive device" was attemptedly delivered to the couple AP
Turkey's President Erdogan today accused Saudi Arabia of plotting the 'savage' murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi AP
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Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison (C) delivers a national apology to child sex abuse victims in the House of Representatives in Parliament House in Canberra on October 22, 2018. - Morrison on October 22 issued an emotive apology to children who suffered sexual abuse, saying the state had failed to protect them from "evil dark" crimes committed over decades AFP/Getty
A derailed train in Yian, eastern Taiwan. At least 17 people died after the derailment CNA/AFP/Getty
US President Donald Trump waves as he boards Marine One after a "Make America Great" rally in Mesa, Arizona on October 19, 2018. - US President Donald Trump said Friday, October 19, 2018, that he found credible Saudi Arabia's assertion that dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi died as a result of a fight AFP/Getty
A Palestinian youth runs past a rolling burning tire during clashes with Israeli forces following a demonstration after the weekly Friday prayers, in the centre of the occupied West Bank city of Hebron AFP/Getty
Honduran migrants heading in a caravan to the United States, leave Guatemala City. US President Donald Trump threatened to send the military to close its southern border if Mexico fails to stem the "onslaught" of migrants from Central America, in a series of tweets that blamed Democrats ahead of the midterm elections AFP/Getty
Smoke billows following an Israeli air strike around the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah. Israel launched raids against targets in the Gaza strip in response to rocket fire from the Palestinian territory that caused damage in a southern city, the Israeli army said AFP/Getty
Ecuador has issued a list of rules to Julian Assange, the famous resident of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. The list included cleaning the bathroom, not commenting on foreign political affairs online and taking better care of his cat (pictured). The document states that failure to comply with these rules "could lead to the termination of the diplomatic asylum granted by the Ecuadorian state" Reuters
Israeli soldiers hurl tear gas grenades during clashes following Israeli order to shut down the al-Lubban/al-Sawiyeh school near the west bank city of Nablus, 15 October 2018. According to local sources, 20 Palestinians were wounded during clashes as dozens try to defiance the Israeli order to shut down the school EPA
Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after winning his men's final singles match against Croatia's Borna Coric at the Shanghai Masters. Djokovic, who has now won four titles this season, will move up one ranking spot to No. 2, pushing Roger Federer back to No. 3 AFP/Getty
Demonstrators raising red painted hands and a placard reading "we must change the system not the climate" referring to the need to stop climate change during a march in Bordeaux, southwestern France AFP/Getty
Spanish Unionist demonstrators carry Spanish flags during a demonstration on Spain's National Day in Barcelona Reuters
Russia h as halted all crewed space flights following the failed launch of the Soyuz MS-10 rocket (pictured). Investigations in to the rocket's malfunction are ongoing Reuters
People look on at a damaged store after Hurricane Michael passed through Panama City, Florida. A Category 4 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, was the most powerful storm ever to hit the Florida Panhandle Getty
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The Darul Muttaqien Mosque was the heart of the community for many in Palu. A lot of the victims were inside their homes or at the mosque when the quake struck. Magareb prayer for many, was their last. Paddy Dowling travelled with UK based charity Muslim Aid to the disaster areas of North Sulawesi to witness the scale of Indonesia's earthquake & tsunami. They are the only British NGO delivering aid out in Palu through local partners Paddy Dowling
People take part in a candle-light vigil in memory of Bulgarian TV journalist Viktoria Marinova in Ruse Reuters
Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro, presidential candidate with the Social Liberal Party, celebrate in front of his house during the general elections in Rio. The far-right congressman, who waxes nostalgically about the dictatorship, won the vote but not an outright victory. The second-round-run-off will be between Bolsoanro and the leftist Workers' party Fernando Haddad AP
Demonstrators hold a banner that reads "freedom of the press, not allowed to be trampled" and "shame on the governments vindictive move" past a symbolic 'political red line' during a protest after Hong Kong immigration authorities declined a visa renewal for senior Financial Times journalist Victor Mallet, outside the immigration department building in Hong Kong. Hong Kong's decision to effecti vely blacklist a senior Financial Times journalist required an "urgent explanation", the UK said AFP/Getty
Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege and Yazidi campaigner Nadia Murad announced as the winners of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize. The pair were awarded the honour "for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict." AFP/Getty/Reuters
Dutch security services expel Russian spies over plot targeting chemical weapons watchdog. This picture shows the four GRU officers who entered the Netherlands at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on April 10, travelling on official Russian passports. On April 13 they parked a car carrying specialist hacking equipment outside the headquarters of the OPCW in The Hague. At that point the Dutch counter-terrorism officers intervened to disrupt the operation and the four GRU officers were ordered to leave the country PA
Quake survivors make their way past a washed out passenger ferry in Wani, Indonesia's Central Sulawesi, after an earthquake and tsunami hit the area on September 28. Nearly 1,400 people are now known to have died as UN officials warned the "needs remain vast" for both desperate survivors and rescue teams still searching for victims AFP/Getty
US first lady Melania Trump holds a baby during a visit to a hospital in Accra, Ghana. The first lady is visiting Africa on her first big solo international trip, aiming to make child well-being the focus of a five-day, four-country tour Reuters
Indian school children dressed like Mahatma Gandhi perform yoga during a event at a school in Chennai ahead of his birth anniversary. Indians all over the country celebrate Gandhi's birthday on October 2 AFP/Getty
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An Albanian man casts his vote at a polling station in the village of Zajas on September 30, 2018, for a referendum to re-name the country. - Macedonians cast ballots on September 30 on whether to re-name their country North Macedonia, a bid to settle a long-running row with Greece and unlock a path to NATO and EU membership AFP/Getty
Residents trying to salvage belongings from their homes which collapsed after an earthquake and tsunami hit Palu on Sulawesi island on September 29, 2018. - Nearly 400 people were killed whe n a powerful quake sent a tsunami barrelling into the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, officials said on September 29, as hospitals struggled to cope with hundreds of injured and rescuers scrambled to reach the stricken region. AFP/Getty
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a press conference in Berlin. Erdogan's official state visit has been met with protests EPA
Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters AP
Members of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) search for victims after a building collapsed in New Delhi killing five people, the latest incident highlighting India's poor urban planning and construction AFP/Getty
US golfer Tiger Woods tees off during a practice session ahead of the 42nd Ryder Cup at Le Golf National Course at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, south-west of Paris AFP/Getty
President Donald Trump and US ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, talk with UN secretary general Antonio Guterres during the General Assembly at UN Headquarters AP
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has claimed that his country is "ready to confront America", following an attack on a military parade in Ahvaz in which 25 people were killed. The attack has been blamed by Iranian government and military officials on gulf states that are allied with the US AP
Pakistan has invited Saudi Arabia to become a partner in the Beijing funded Belt and Road scheme that will improve and expand Pakistan's infrastructure. The invite comes at the end of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's two day trip to the Middle Eastern country, where he met with Saudi King Salman EPA
A boat has capsized killing at 136 people in Lake Victoria, Tanzania. Rescue operations are ongoing AFP/Getty
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe celebrates after the ruling liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership election at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on September 20, 2018. - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won re-election as leader of his ruling party on September 20, setting him on course to become Japan's longest-serving premier and realise his dream of reforming the constitution. AFP/Getty
Los Angeles has moved to ban the sale of fur within its city limits. Speaking at a news conference today, councillor Bob Blumenfield said "this is something that is not just a good legislative win, it's a mo ral win". LA will be the biggest city in the US to ban the sale of fur, as it follows San Francisco, Berkley and others AP
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wave during a car parade in Pyongyang, North Korea, Reuters
Australia has launched a nationwide investigation into needles being hidden in strawberries. Sewing needles have reportedly been found in strawberries in all 6 Australian states and the market is suffering from the resultant fear EPA
Typhoon Mangkhut has made landfall in China, bringing winds of 100mph to coastal areas and storm surges of 10 feet in Hong Kong. Pictured here are the smashed windows of an office tower in Hong Kong. Reuters
German Police have begun evicting activists from the Hambacher Forest where a protest to protect the remaining section of the ancient forest has been ongoing for the past 6 years. Dozens of activists have been living in treehouses, but are now being forced out after tensions rose between them and en ergy company RWE, which plans to expand its coal mine further into the remaining woodland AFP/Getty
Speaking in Malmo today, the Dalai Lama stated "I think Europe belongs to Europeans" and suggested that refugees should focus on returning home and developing their home countries Reuters
Preparations for Hurricane Florence, expected to make land on Friday, continue in North and South Carolina and Viriginia. Over 1 million people have been evacuated leading up to the arrival of the cat egory 4 storm Getty
Um Majid, left, tries an improvised gas mask on family members in her home in Binnish in Syria's rebel-held northern Idlib province as part of preparations for any upcoming raids. Fearing government forces and their allies military advance to retake Idlib province, the mother of three learnt from YouTube videos how to make gas masks from charcoal, wood, paper cups, cotton, nylon plastic bags and tapes. According to her, she could manufacture more masks but the material she needs are not always available. She also dug a cave under her home AFP/Getty
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Rescue team members collecting the remains of the crashed plane at Tanjung Priok Harbour, Indonesia. A Lion Air flight JT-610 lost contact with air traffic controllers soon after takeoff then crashed into the sea. The flight was en route to Pangkal Pinang, and reportedly had 189 people onboard EPA
Turkey's President Erdogan today accuse d Saudi Arabia of plotting the 'savage' murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi AP
A derail ed train in Yian, eastern Taiwan. At least 17 people died after the derailment CNA/AFP/Getty
A Palestinian youth runs past a rolling burning tire during clashes w ith Israeli forces following a demonstration after the weekly Friday prayers, in the centre of the occupied West Bank city of Hebron AFP/Getty
Smoke billo ws following an Israeli air strike around the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah. Israel launched raids against targets in the Gaza strip in response to rocket fire from the Palestinian territory that caused damage in a southern city, the Israeli army said AFP/Getty
Russia has halted all crewed space flights following the failed launch of the Soyuz MS-10 rocket (pictured). Investigations in to the rocket's malfunction are ongoing Reuters
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Demonstrators hold a banner that reads "freedom of the press, not allowed to be trampled" and "shame on the governments vindictive move" past a symbolic 'political red line' during a protest after Hong Kong immi gration authorities declined a visa renewal for senior Financial Times journalist Victor Mallet, outside the immigration department building in Hong Kong. Hong Kong's decision to effectively blacklist a senior Financial Times journalist required an "urgent explanation", the UK said AFP/Getty
Quake survivors make their way past a washed out passenger ferry in Wani, Indonesia's Central Sulawesi, after an earthquake and tsunami h it the area on September 28. Nearly 1,400 people are now known to have died as UN officials warned the "needs remain vast" for both desperate survivors and rescue teams still searching for victims AFP/Getty
Indian school children dressed l ike Mahatma Gandhi perform yoga during a event at a school in Chennai ahead of his birth anniversary. Indians all over the country celebrate Gandhi's birthday on October 2 AFP/Getty
Residents trying to salvage belongings from their homes which collapsed after an earthquake and tsunami hit Palu on Sulawesi island on September 29, 2018. - Nearly 400 people were killed when a powerful quake sent a tsunami barrelling into the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, officials said on September 29, as hospitals struggled to cope with hundreds of injured and rescuers scrambled to reach the stricken region. AFP/Getty
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has claimed that his country is "ready to confront Ameri ca", following an attack on a military parade in Ahvaz in which 25 people were killed. The attack has been blamed by Iranian government and military officials on gulf states that are allied with the US AP
Los Angeles has moved to ban the sale of fur within its city limits. Speaking at a news conference today, councillor Bob Blumenfield said "this is something that is not just a good legislative win, it's a moral win". LA will be the biggest city in the US to ban the sale of fur, as it follows San Francisco, Berkley and others AP
Germ an Police have begun evicting activists from the Hambacher Forest where a protest to protect the remaining section of the ancient forest has been ongoing for the past 6 years. Dozens of activists have been living in treehouses, but are now being forced out after tensions rose between them and energy company RWE, which plans to expand its coal mine further into the remaining woodland AFP/Getty
Preparations for Hurricane Florence, expected to make land on Friday, continue in North and South Carolina and Viriginia. Over 1 million people have been evacuated leading up to the arrival of the category 4 storm Getty
Um Majid, left, tries an improvised gas mask on family members in her home in Binnish in Syria's rebel-held northern Idlib province as part of preparations for any upcoming raids. Fearing government forces and their allies military advance to retake Idlib province, the mother of three learnt from YouTube videos how to make gas masks from charcoal, wood, paper cups, cotton, nylon plastic bags and tapes. Accord ing to her, she could manufacture more masks but the material she needs are not always available. She also dug a cave under her home AFP/Getty
Hungary also said it will not sign the final document at a ceremony in Morocco in December and Poland, which has also clashed with Brussels by resisting national quotas for asylum seekers, has said it is considering the same step.
Agencies contributed to this report


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Only 1000 feet off of the Parkway and accessible directly from a major intersection at Old Mill Ave, the access to Parkway and its 49,016 ATDC only add to the convenience and appeal of this offering. The property is located within Pigeon Forge's Tourism Development Zone (TDZ) which may allow for certain incentive programs depending on the size, scope and projected economic impact of a project located within that zone. Pigeon Forge, with only 5,875 permanent residents, had its highest grossing year of all time in 2016, with total revenues generated exceeding $1.2B.
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Situated in the Historic Old Mill District in Pigeon Forge, TN. Directly adjacent to the hugely popular Old Mill and Pottery House Restaurants. This property is a rarity in that it is currently zoned for a winery. In addition, this opportunity benefits from a large amount of foot traffic generated by the Old Mill District, the Pigeon Forge Trolley Stop, which sees 3.8 million riders a year and Patriot Park, a 15.5 acre park along the river. Patriot Park adds additional value as the park contain 350 free public parking spots directly across the street from this property. Only 1000 feet off of the Parkway and accessible directly from a major intersection at Old Mill Ave, the access to Parkway and its 49,016 ATDC only add to the convenience and appeal of this offering. The combination of zoning, access, foot traffic and parking are extremely rare in Pigeon Forge and when they do appear they pass quickly. There is a need to act now on this location if you are serious.


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M&A – To Integrate or Leave Alone?
Depending on your measure of success, anywhere from 5 to 9 out of every 10 acquisitions fail. Despite the risk, companies continue to consolidate, merge and buy at record pace, fueled by cheap capital, market pressures, and the rush of a deal. In 2015, companies spent a record $3.8 trillion on mergers and acquisitions, putting the collective price of failure at an all-time high.
The reported causes of M&A missteps are varied – everything from poor leadership and inflated deal pricing to inadequate focus on the customer and ineffective communication. While all of these factors surely contribute to the outcome, paramount to the success of any acquisition is how you handle integration.
The biggest decision to make is whether to fully integrate, or leave an acquisition alone. Arguably, there is also a hybrid approach, but for simplicity sake this article focuses on the two options.
The key to determining the right approach is rooted in the reason why you acquired the company:
You bought it to compliment your existing business and hopefully boost the current financial performance of your company
You bought it to transform your business and drive long-term financial growth
Reasons to fully integrate:
If you bought the company to extend your existing business model with the hope of boosting your near-term revenue and/or profits, then the likely scenario is to fully integrate the target into your business. Typically, when you fully integrate, the buying company either eliminates or fully assumes its brand, culture and people.
In the full integration scenario, the following rules should hold true:
Short-term financial gains are considered the top priority.
The customer base, the product and/or the technology are the key assets (and you don't need to retain all the talent that created that technology to maintain its success or build upon the asset)
Technology of the acquired company enhances the technology of the buyers company such that the development team needs to be integrated to deliver a consolidated platform or product.
The two companies have considerable redundancy both in the back office and in sales and R&D, and the main purpose for the acquisition was to build upon the buying company's customer base while cutting its fixed cost.
The internal talent of the acquired company is weaker than that of the buying company.
Reasons to leave the company alone:
It is best to leave the acquired company alone when you are looking to transform your business by leveraging a track record of innovation and talent of the acquired company. The business model is different and potentially disruptive to your legacy business. You are looking to transform or expand your existing business model, and the people at the acquired company are critical to its potential success. When you keep an acquisition separate, you typically maintain its brand, culture, people and organizational structure.
In the leave alone scenario, the following rules should hold true:
Innovation and technology results are a priority over short-term financial gains.
People are the key asset. If you lose key people, the value of what you purchased goes to zero.
Technology of the acquired company expands market reach, spares the acquired company of becoming commoditized, or potentially disrupts and/or replaces the legacy technology of the buyer's company
A full integration would place too much risk to the momentum the acquired company, driving its key people to leave.
The corporate culture of the target company is incompatible with the corporate culture of the buying company.
You do not require much in the way of synergy savings outside of obvious back office functions and duplicative public company and/or outside costs to make the acquisition accretive.
You require speed, momentum and continuity of the acquisition in its stand-alone state
Regardless of the approach, there are several success factors to acquisition integration that tend to be universal:
Every deal needs an executive leader who not only sponsors the deal pre-acquisition, but also owns the integration and who is accountable to the success of the resulting business entity.
The same owner that sponsors the deal when you are convincing your Board to approve it, should be accountable to delivering the results once the deal is closed
Speed. Whether you are leaving the acquired company alone or integrating into your organization, it is important to move quickly.
Be decisive about staffing decisions and communicate your plan quickly to ensure that you retain top talent
Establish a clear, combined company plan with roles and responsibilities communicated as of day 1
Set combined company targets, milestones and deadlines that are clear and measurable
Designate an integration leader who ensures that every process has an owner, a project manager, and a sponsor at the leadership level who will hold people accountable
Task each functional owner with defining the end state of integration for his/her function, and the mechanics of achieving that end-state
Hold those owners accountable to an integration plan, and measure success by their ability to deliver a successfully integrated process on time
Compatibility. Do not under-estimate the importance of "cultural fit."
Avoid friction and decision paralysis by establishing clear ownership early and over communicating. Management by consensus will not work.
Avoid delays by ensuring all parties who are responsible for delivering have clear incentives in place to do so.
Take time to listen to the subject matter experts of the acquired company. Whether they are staying or going, there is a benefit to their experience and expertise. Don't assume that you know better or more than they do.
Respect ideas that may be different from your way of doing things.
Clarity.
Establish clear, achievable goals and an action plan for executing them.
Over communicate with your employees.
Measurement and incentives.
Measure success with clear key performance indicators, reported regularly
Have positive incentives in place for achieving targets
Ensure that your targets align with the model that was used to support doing the deal
Corporate leadership too often neglects integration, moving on to the next big thing in the wake of the close. Other times, leadership prioritizes profits over product, control over collaboration, or precision over speed when it should be the reverse.
While there is no simple formula, success can be achieved when the underlying goals of the acquisition are clear, and the integration approach aligns with those goals. In all cases, establish clear ownership, make decisions quickly, ensure an environment of teamwork, communicate, and measure performance against a plan.
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Spytek Tarnowski, Jan Spytek Tarnowski herbu Leliwa (ur. ok. 1493, zm. przed 27 stycznia 1553), podskarbi wielki koronny 1532–1550, wojewoda sieradzki od 1550.

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Był najmłodszym synem wojewody krakowskiego Jana Feliksa "Szrama" Tarnowskiego, bratem kasztelanów sądeckich: Jana "Ciężkiego" i Stanisława, przed 3 września 1511 zawarł związek małżeński z Barbarą z Szydłowieckich, córką kasztelana sandomierskiego i podskarbiego wielkiego koronnego Jakuba, z którą miał syna Stanisława (Spytka) Tarnowskiego i Barbarę (zamężną za kasztelanem oświęcimskim Janem Komorowskim. Przed 23 lutego 1527 został kasztelanem żarnowskim. Od stycznia 1532 piastował urząd kasztelana zawichojskiego, a od marca tego roku podskarbiego wielkiego koronnego (rezygnacja 1550). Awans na kasztelanię radomską nastąpił w 1534, a na wojnicką w 1542. W latach 1549-1552 pełnił obowiązki żupnika krakowskiego, a od 1551 zarządcy ceł wielkopolskich. Starosta krzeszowski (od 1520), krzepicki (od 1532), brzeźnicki (od 1535), sieradzki i piotrkowski (w latach 1536–1547), ostrzeszowski (od 1550). Powiększył posiadłości rodowe (w spadku po ojcu otrzymał jedynie Wielowieś i kilkanaście okolicznych wsi), tak że umierając był właścicielem kompleksu ok. 10 miast i ponad pół setki wsi – oprócz sandomierskiego także na Rusi.

Bibliografia
 Dworzaczek W., Hetman Jan Tarnowski. Z dziejów możnowładztwa małopolskiego, Warszawa 1985.
 Zielińska, T., Tarnowscy, [w:] Zielińska T., Poczet polskich rodów arystokratycznych, Poznań 1997, s. 406–429.

Członkowie dworu królewskiego Zygmunta II Augusta
Spytek
Kasztelanowie żarnowscy
Kasztelanowie radomscy
Kasztelanowie wojniccy
Kasztelanowie zawichojscy
Podskarbiowie wielcy koronni
Starostowie sieradzcy
Starostowie brzeźniccy
Starostowie krzepiccy
Starostowie krzeczowscy
Starostowie ostrzeszowscy
Starostowie piotrkowscy
Szlachta Korony Królestwa Polskiego
Ludzie związani z Brzeźnicą
Urodzeni w XV wieku
Wojewodowie sieradzcy (I Rzeczpospolita)
Zmarli w 1553
Żupnicy krakowscy

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De Via Domitia was de eerste heirbaan die aangelegd werd in Gallië. De baan werd aangelegd in 118 v.Chr. door de proconsul Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus, samen met de eerste Romeinse kolonie in Gallië, het hedendaagse Narbonne. De weg was een strategisch belangrijke verbinding.

De via Domitia verbond Italië met Spanje. De baan kruiste de Via Aquitania, die naar de Atlantische Oceaan leidde, in Narbonne.

Steden langs de Via Domitia waren onder andere:
 Briançon
 Gap
 Sisteron
 Apt
 Cavaillon
 Beaucaire
 Nîmes
 Ambrussum, een fort met de brug van Ambrussum waarover de Via Domitia liep
 Montpellier
 Béziers
 Narbonne
 Perpignan

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8 December 2015 —Recent user feedback has alerted us to the fact that we were a bit too circumspect in our last communication.
One user who has often served as a beta tester called to ask whether we had begun testing but not included him in the program. When we informed him that beta testing had not yet started, he was shocked because he was sure the October 21st edition of The Latest Word stated it would be starting shortly.
The work of getting the new infrastructural elements of Helix in place and stable enough to test has taken longer than we planned, and additional funding is going to be required to get to the place where we can begin testing. Our revised thermometer (at right) now shows that we project that we need an additional $40,000 to get this work done. This was not explained clearly in the October 21st edition of The Latest Word, as it should have been.
There it is. We cannot be more explicit. We are currently working at a slower-than-desired pace, simply because the money is not there. As we have said many times in the past, we would rather slow our progress than run the risk of defaulting on loans and putting Helix in the precarious position it found itself under previous management regimes.
In The Latest Word when we announced the Helix 7.0 feature list, we promised that advance purchasers would get the lowest price available. That pre-shipping price is coming to an end on December 31st, and even though Helix 7.0 will not be shipping on January 1st, the final (higher) price takes effect on that day. Prices on other items, such as pre-paid support and installation media, are increasing as well.
If you are waiting for Helix 7.0 to ship before purchasing the upgrade, we ask you to reconsider. You will help us by providing the financial boost we need to finish the job, and you will help yourself by getting Helix 7.0 at the low, pre-shipping price.


Two people were killed and one injured when a truck driver lost control of his vehicle around 4am on Saturday 14 February on the N2 near Sevenfountains, 30km outside Grahamstown.
The truck and trailer collided with another smaller truck.
Police Spokesperson Lieutenant Luvuyo Mjekula told Grocott's Mail that the two trucks – one a big truck with a trailer and a mini truck – were both on route to Port Elizabeth when the driver of the big truck lost control of the vehicle.
"The trailer of the big truck then swerved into the middle of the road; then it crashed with the mini truck which was also on its way to PE," Mjekula said.
Two of the three people in the mini truck died on the scene and the third occupant, the driver, was injured and rushed to hospital. "Police and traffic officers were at the scene and the road had to be closed for a couple of hours," said Mjekula.
He told Grocott's Mail that the accident happened around 4am on Saturday 14 February and police are still investigating the cause.
"Two cases of culpable homicide will be investigated. Names of the deceased have not been released as the families have not been informed yet," Mjekula said.
He said one lane has now been opened on the N2 towards Port Elizabeth, but the rest of the road is still closed, as police are still clearing the scene.
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and check the books that are sold, but it is too much work.
Are you working with a book company? Many have statistics that will tell you what is sold. For instance, I work with Scholastic and they send a cash register with the fair (call Easy Scan) that will give you reports telling you what has sold at any point in time. This also helps for restocking items for the next day's fair. It doesn't list the inventory, but I believe you can ask for that as well. Good luck. You're right, an Excel report that you have to update every time something is sold is too much work.


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Anna Sophia Torck († 14. März 1676) war Äbtissin im Stift Nottuln.

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Herkunft und Familie
Anna Sophia Torck wurde als Tochter des Domherrn Johann Asbeck Torck zu Asbeck und Vorhelm († 1639) und dessen Gattin Elisabeth von Eyll geboren. Ihre Halbschwester Sybilla war mit Melchior von Büren verheiratet, und deren Tochter Elisabeth Wilhelmina wurde Annas Nachfolgerin im Amt der Äbtissin. Annas Onkel Johann Torck (1558–1638) war Domherr in Münster.

Werdegang und Wirken
Am 4. Dezember 1636 wurde Anna Sophia für die Präbende der verstorbenen Elisabeth Agnes Droste zu Senden nominiert.

1644 kamen von verschiedenen Seiten Bemühungen in Gang, als Nachfolgerin der verstorbenen Äbtissin Maria Clara von Spaur die Gräfin Claudia Seraphica von Wolkenstein-Rodenegg einzusetzen, aber die Nottulner wehrten sich gegen diese Bestrebungen. Am 24. Januar 1645 wurde die neue Äbtissin gewählt. Von den 14 Kapitularinnen entschieden sich 10 für Anna Sophia, die eine Woche zuvor zur neuen Dechantin gewählt worden war. Am 27. Januar erhielt das Domkapitel Mitteilung über den Wahlausgang, wobei Kurfürst Ferdinand die Wahl am 30. März bestätigte.

Am 2. Dezember 1645 übernahm Anna Sophia die Abtei, während die feierliche Amtseinführung am 15. Mai 1646 stattfand. Durch den Domherren Matthias Korff wurde sie am 11. August 1649 aufgeschworen. Mit sieben anderen Stiftsdamen trat sie am 2. Oktober 1652 dem Billerbecker Kaland, einer Fürsorgeeinrichtung, bei.

Am 24. Mai 1664 resignierte sie zugunsten der Isabella Dorothea von Rhede zu Brandlecht und machte am 8. Juni 1667 auf Haus Stapel ihr Testament. Darin legte sie fest, dass 200 Reichstaler für ihre Memorie zu verwenden seien. Die Jesuitenschule Coesfeld sollte 1000 Reichstaler erhalten. Ihr Haus in Nottuln erbte ihre Nachfolgerin Elisabeth Wilhelmina von Büren. In einem Kodizill von 1669 legte sie fest, dass ihre Nichte ihr Haus erhalten sollte.

Bei ihrer Bestattung am 23. März 1676 war ihr Neffe Johann Rotger Torck (Domdechant von 1674 bis 1686) anwesend.

Literatur
 Wilhelm Kohl: Bistum Münster. 8: Das (freiweltliche) Damenstift Nottuln (= Germania Sacra NF 44). de Gruyter, Berlin 2005, ISBN 3-11-018532-6 (PDF-Datei), S. 232–235.

Weblinks
 Anna Sophia von Torck Personen-Datenbank bei Germania Sacra
 Ahnentafel Torck GEDBAS-Genealogie-Datenbank

Äbtissin (Nottuln)
Geboren im 16. oder 17. Jahrhundert
Gestorben 1676
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