Wasao 1 bathroom LED single light finished in chrome.
This fitting can be mounted on the wall or ceiling depending on your lighting requirements, it has a rectangle base plate that is manufactured from stainless steel and finished in chrome.
The coated white glass shade is curved in design and fits to the end mounting plates.
The product runs with 1 x 5.4 watt LED modules that have a lighting output of 510 lumen and a colour temperature of 3000k warm white.
This is part of the Wasao 1 Range.


Skin diseases have become quite normal these days with the increase of dangerous gases in atmosphere. This makes the work of dermatologists more needful for the citizens of a city. Some of the dermatologists of Virar have been listed in this article.


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Lifestyle Viral and Trending 22 Nov 2017 Conspiracy theorist ...
Lifestyle, Viral and Trending
Conspiracy theorist claims 1972 snap of moon landing was fake
Published Nov 22, 2017, 9:48 am IST
Updated Nov 22, 2017, 10:34 am IST
According to a keen-eyes stargazer, one of the images from the Apollo 17 mission shows a 'stagehand' reflected in US spaceman's visor.
Adding to the growing list of conspiracy theorists is a keen-eyed stargazer. (Photo: Youtube screengrab/ streetcap1)
The 1969 'giant leap' of man has been much debated over the years. Ever since man first walked on the moon, conspiracy theorists have sought to debunk what is perhaps one of humanity's biggest achievements.
Adding to the growing list of conspiracy theorists is a keen-eyed stargazer who now claims that he has seen something strange in a photograph which suggests that the sixth and final moon landing, never happened.
According to the story, originally published in the Daily Mail, a video uploaded to YouTube by a user named Streetcap1 focuses on an image which purports to show a 'stagehand' reflected in the visor of an astronaut after Apollo 17 landed
The mission had seen Eugene Cernan and Harrison 'Jack' Schmitt spend about 22 hours on the lunar surface while Ronald Evans orbited overhead.
While the team carried out a series of experiments that included seismic profiling, atmospheric compositions and lunar sampling, the new theorist claims that all of that never happened.
The video clip - which has garnered more than 17,00,000 views - contains a commentary by Streetcap1, who says of the visor reflection: 'I thought it looked a bit strange, so I took a picture of it using my software.
He goes on to add that he can see figure of a human not wearing a spacesuit. He further adds that there was already some dispute back in 2009 of the legitimacy of these photos.
He describes the strange figure as having 'long hair' and 'wearing some sort of waistcoat'.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Breeders' Cup is back in familiar surroundings at Churchill Downs, with an additional stakes race bumping the two-day program to 14 and prize money up to a record $30 million.
As always, the marquee race is Saturday's $6 million Cup Classic that could help determine which thoroughbred ends up as Horse of the Year. Not to mention, establishing the top horse in several age divisions along with the top jockey and trainer.
One notable absence from the Classic is Triple Crown winner Justify, whom trainer Bob Baffert retired in July because of an ankle ailment. That leaves the Classic without horse racing's biggest name, but also a bunch of horses poised to make their presence known — and bettors happy.
Accelerate aims to make it six wins in seven starts this year as the 5-2 favorite in the 1 1/4-mile headliner.
The season-ending championships should also provide a glimpse of what to expect when racing returns to the historic track for next May's 145th Kentucky Derby.
Friday's first day set aside for 2-year-olds could help establish the contenders. Things will begin with the inaugural Juvenile Turf Sprint, a $1 million event to be run over 5 1/2 furlongs. The feature is the $2 million Juvenile, where 5-2 favorite Complexity will race 1/16 mile in search of a 3-0 start.
Churchill Downs is hosting the season-ending world championships for a record-tying ninth time and first since 2011. Santa Anita has also hosted nine times, most recently in 2016.
Bob Baffert's decision to not run Justify in the Classic is offset by two horses coming off six-month breaks. West Coast's runner-up finish to Accelerate in the Awesome Again Stakes was among three seconds this year. McKinzie's Pennsylvania Derby victory came after he was disqualified to second in the Grade 2 San Felipe in March. The 3-year-old also won the Grade 3 Sham at Santa Anita.
This race for fillies and mares features the two most recent Kentucky Oaks winners in Monomoy Girl and Abel Tasman. Trained by Louisville native Brad Cox, Monomoy Girl has won five of six as a 3-year-old and might have been unbeaten if not for a disqualification to second after winning the Grade 1 Cotillion in September. Second in last year's Distaff at Del Mar, Abel Tasman has eight wins and four seconds in 15 career starts and was last year's Eclipse Award winner as top 3-year-old filly.
British filly Enable will make her American debut in the $4 million Breeders' Cup Turf as the even-money favorite behind Lanfranco Dettori. The 4-year-old has won both starts this year, including her second consecutive win in the Arc de Triomphe in France by a neck. She has nine wins and a third in 10 starts and more than $8.5 million in career earnings.
Irish-based trainer Aiden O'Brien has 15 entrants among eight races this weekend, including 2017 Juvenile Turf winner Mendelssohn, who's entered in the Classic. The Breeders' Cup Mile will have four O'Brien horses, while Friday's Juvenile Turf Sprint has three. The Juvenile Turf has 4-1 favorite Anthony Van Dyck, who will break from the No. 14 post.
The $1 million Cup Dirt Mile and $2 million Cup Distaff have moved from Friday to Saturday and expanded the card to nine races. The Distaff is now part of the final four races building up toward the Classic.


Thanks to a grant award from the New York State Department of Health, Bertrand Chaffee Hospital has added 3D Mammography to its imaging department as of September 2017.
Planning for this technology began when the hospital introduced digital mammography in 2012. Our administration and technologists understood that 3D mammography could eventually become a standard-of-care in breast imaging. In selecting a machine for mammography, the hospital chose one that would be easily compatible with 3D imaging.
Three-dimensional (3D) mammography, also known as digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), is a type of digital mammography in which x-ray machines are used to take pictures of thin "slices" of the breast from different angles and computer software is used to reconstruct an image. This process is similar to how a computed tomography (CT) scanner produces images of structures inside of the body. 3D mammography uses very low dose x-rays, but, because it is generally performed at the same time as standard two-dimensional (2D) digital mammography, the radiation dose is higher than that of standard mammography. Newer tomosynthesis strategies allow DBT to be done alone, potentially reducing the radiation dose to a level closer to that of standard mammography.
Current guidelines from the American Cancer Society (ACS), and the American College of Radiology (ACR) recommend screening mammography every year for women, beginning at age 40.
The Digital Mammography unit, equipped with Computer-Aided Detection (CAD), gives Bertrand Chaffee Hospital the technology for diagnosing breast cancer. CAD is an advance in the field of breast imaging. If the computer software detects any breast abnormalities or "regions of interest" on the mammogram image, it marks them. The radiologist can then review the images to determine whether the marked areas are suspicious and require further examination.
Our facility is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Do I have to bring any paperwork with me to my appointment?
Yes, a prescription from your physician is required for Mammography.
Also a Mammography questionnaire must be filled out at the time of your exam. Please click here to download the questionnaire. Please print, complete and bring with you on the day of your appointment.
Yes, an appointment is necessary for your Mammogram. We offer day and evening appointments for your busy schedules. The newly renovated Mammography suite enhances your visit.
After your Mammogram is complete, the technologist will view the images with the Radiologist. You will be given a written report from the Radiologist, and a typed report will be sent to your physician to discuss the results further with you. If your appointment is in the evening, the written report will be sent to you by mail.
If you have any questions concerning your Mammogram, please feel free to ask your provider or members of the imaging staff.
Weekdays – early morning and evening appointments available.


Thank you for visiting this website and considering services from Jordan Wells Paving. We provide blacktop paving services for clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding areas including Ashland, Amelia, Chester, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Emporia, Farmville, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Hopewell, Midlothian, Mechanicsville, Richmond, Short Pump and Petersburg. If you don't see your location, please contact us and we will try and accommodate you.
Parking lot and/or roadway cracks and potholes repair, resurfacing, new installations of large or small parking lots and/or roads, pavement marking, and application of all types of sealcoating for maintenance.
We offer installation of tar and chip parking lots or driveways- a less costly, yet durable option, for homeowner, industrial and commercial clients.
We offer our commercial and residential paving services to all clients, regardless of the size of the job! If your asphalt driveway is cracked and invaded by grass, your business parking lot is faded and in disrepair or failing completely, let us help you.
Jordan Wells Paving is a company founded 10 years ago by a 3rd generation VA blacktop paver. He grew up influenced by conversation around the dinner table concerning daily trials and successes of a father and grandfather in the Road/Driveway Paving business. This family's generational paving company's operations having been on display to Virginians decades proves commitment to community, hard work, and ethical business practices. Jordan Wells Paving knows how important the proper design, preparations and execution of laying down asphalt pavement is to achieving a long worry-free performance. We understand blacktop pavement's hidden dangers to premature failure, due to water infiltration because of poor grading, insufficient materials laid down, and careless compaction of the layers in asphalt pavement. All of the previous considerations are paramount during our design process and then correctly implemented to provide our clients with a robust driveway, parking lot or road.
We Background check our intended employee's criminal records, and perform random Drug Testing. We are licensed, insured and bonded in the state of VA. Your Safety and Protection of your property is of paramount importance to us and we take extreme care to ensure it.
Jordan Wells Paving excels at providing affordable accurate estimates, and in sending honest, hardworking, exceptionally trained employees to your Home or Business. Because most of our business develops from word-of-mouth referrals, our highest priority is excellent customer service.
That Ribbon of darkness leading to your Garage is a substantial part of the home's view and does have quite an impact on curb appeal. A broken up, weed infested asphalt driveway declares this home has not been maintained, besides the fact, that you or visitors will not have a dry smooth place to park. As soon as your driveway is showing cracks or potholes, contact a professional asphalt paver to inspect and repair it because it will only continue to deteriorate at perhaps a faster rate than before. Please considered asking Jordan Wells Paving to complementary inspect your driveway and extend (without conditions) an estimate for repair. Repair or replacement might be more affordable then you think. Call Jordan Wells Paving at (804) 823-7644. We will respond quickly and at your convenience schedule a time to come out.
Asphalt Driveway with caution tape to keep cars off.
Asphalt Resurfacing is a way of repairing existing worn but not severally damaged asphalt by paving over-top of it. There are certain preparations for resurfacing that include milling or shaving the original pavement into a more even surface to help match the existing landscape around it. Areas that are in very poor condition must be removed, pavement cleaned, adhesive tack coat laid down, and then the new asphalt can be applied in compacted layers.
Resurfacing is less expensive than fully reconstructing a paved surface, and typically takes less time which makes it a more attractive option to businesses and homeowners alike. Homeowners who are not staying in their home long term but still want their driveway to look good for several more years will often choose resurfacing over reconstruction. Life expectancy for a resurfaced parking lot is 8-15 years if maintained with periodic sealcoating and crack repair.
The areas in the distressed asphalt that now puddle will again puddle since in most cases the grade cannot be altered by a resurface. Also, any problems with the subbase will still be there so any cracking in the existing asphalt will come back up through the overlay- this is called "reflective cracking". The subbase under potholes should be fixed or once again your children can float a paper boat in it. Water is asphalt's greatest enemy- most of asphalt failures can be linked back to a subbase compromised by water so it's very important that water runs away from the asphalt pavement rather than towards it.
Our inspectors have to make an on-site inspection to determine if your driveway is sufficiently intact for a resurface or overlay option. Call Jordan Wells Paving (804) 823-7624 to schedule a free on-site inspection. We will respond quickly and at your convenience make an inspection of your driveway. You don't have to be present for the inspection. We will report our findings to you as soon as possible- usually a 24- hour turnaround.
Let the kids draw on the Driveway rather than float boats.
Floating a Paper Boat in a Driveway Pothole.
New Asphalt Driveways can last 30 years or more when properly built and maintained. Asphalt is pliable which makes it more forgiving than concrete when it comes to heaving from freeze and thaw cycles making it a better choice for driveways in more northern climates. Blacktop because of its color will melt the snow or ice much faster than other types of pavement. A new asphalt driveway can be installed by Jordan Wells paving in a relatively short period of time- usually within a few days after the sub-grade is done. The sub-grades installation time-frame depends upon many things such as: Removal of trees and their roots must be complete or they may show up through the pavement. The subsoil condition needs to be inspected and possible remediation taken if soft and unstable. The driveway design load must take the homeowners' lifestyle into account (heavy camper parking on it) or the driveway will fall into ruin at the heavy load sections. Because all homeowners needs are unique, sub-grade installation could take anywhere from less than a day to a few days.
Dangerous to walk in high heels on broken pavement.
First impressions of a customer or client cautiously traversing a muddy gravel based parking lot is hard to counter even when a pleasant interior for shopping or service awaits. Seniors will definitely pass by such a business rather than take the substantial risk to weave through a broken parking lot. Many clients will pass by your business without dedicated parking instead of finding parking along the street- many just don't want the trouble of a search or they don't like to parallel park.
We can build a new parking lot or resurface an ailing parking lot into a robust, long lasting and attractive parking lot that will inspire consumers to patronize your business. Sidewalks and pathways can also be designed and built to help drive and encourage foot traffic to your door.
Overlaying or Resurfacing is less expensive than fully reconstructing a paved surface, and typically takes less time, making it a great option when considering major asphalt repairs. This is more appealing for a large parking lot as it is less costly to resurface a large area then to replace it. The badly damaged areas can be dug up and the subbase inspected and repaired before the pavement is laid. When the pavement has cooled, markings or striping can be reapplied.
Apartments, medical clinics, schools and universities, condos, HOA communities and industrial parks will require the services of an asphalt company at implementation or repair at some point in the future, and recruiting someone experienced in asphalt paving will help the project progress rapidly without errors. Jordan Wells Paving designs and installs roads, paths, walkways and parking lots. We offer valuable advice learned over 3 generations- hopefully saving you from ill-advised guidance (offered up by those that believe they know the paving business). You will never be held up by us for costly mistakes that less experienced pavers make. Plus, we preform maintenance at regular intervals on our fleet of industrial specialized paving machines and trucks so no worries over rental equipment failings to push back your schedule.
Correctly done Asphalt pavement's functional role to a construction project is critical to the safety and overall impression of users, whether you're building a road, a parking lot or a driveway. Potholes, cracks or poor grading creates an unwelcome, and possibly unsafe, experience for customers, guests, residents and other users.
We offer application of all types of sealcoating to protect and waterproof asphalt pavement from the ravishes of UV rays, oil spills, gas spills and rain water- these are common oxidizers that slowly destroy the asphalt binder (the black glue that holds the crushed rock together). Sealcoating fills and smooths surface cracks and porous aged areas of asphalt producing a non-porous surface where dirt and debris easily washes off. Sealcoating should be done every 2 to 3 years otherwise you may end up with pealing and cracking if done too often. Most people think more is better when using sealers from the big box stores so they put on way too much- think of it as caking something on a flexing surface. Don't ruin your driveway give Jordan Wells Paving (804) 823-7644, an opportunity to complementary inspect your driveway. After the inspection, we will recommend a specific product that will suite the unique needs of your driveway; then using the chosen sealer, along with our professional application, we will seal your driveway to last longer and protect better than anything you can buy in the big box store.
We provide the ADA required markings to keep customers, visitors and employees safe and to maximize your parking spaces.


Pacmed is hard op zoek naar stagiairs en/of werkstudenten voor het Data Engineering team. Onze Data Engineers zorgen dat de machine learning modellen die wij bouwen ook daadwerkelijk in de productie software geïmplementeerd worden.
Data Engineers at Pacmed will help make sure that Machine Learning models add value to everyday life in Hospitals and General Practices. They provide the Data Science team with the proper environment to develop models by (for example) building a Data Lake or setting up a Data Warehouse. When models are ready to be used in production, they will take care of the implementation in different kinds of environments.
Interns or student employees will assist the Data Engineers at Pacmed with one or more of such projects. As an intern there is also the opportunity to write your Master's thesis at Pacmed. In this case we will choose an appropriate project together with you and your supervisor.
A lot of opportunity for personal development (e.g. development Fridays, soft skills trainings, budget for online courses, visiting conferences).
You get the opportunity to learn a lot from experienced Data Engineers and Data Scientists.
You work together within a vibrant community of experienced data scientists & engineers and leading technical and medical academics.
You work in an environment where we continuously ensure that our software is of production-level quality through Merge Requests, code review and unit- and integration testing.
You work closely together in an enthusiastic and ambitious team, dedicated to make health care smarter and better.
What are we looking ofr?
Pacmed maakt beslissingsondersteunende software voor artsen op basis van machine learning algoritmes. Op basis van historische anonieme gegevens voorspelt Pacmed de kans van slagen van een behandeling, voor de individuele patiënt. Pacmed is onder andere actief in de chronische zorg, spoedzorg, oncologie en op de intensive care.


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King Brothers Position Elevation for Exciting Growth
Elevation has kicked off the new year with a bang. Company founder and visionary Chris King has returned in a full-time capacity as CEO after fiercely competing as Florida's Democratic Nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2018. He returns to Elevation with exciting new vision, relationships and expertise to dramatically grow the profitability and missional impact of the company.
Michael King, a co-founder of Elevation, has been appointed President of Elevation Financial Group, LLC. This appointment is the result of his outstanding company leadership over the past two years. Since company inception in 2006, Michael has been responsible for all 24 community revitalizations that make up the entirety of Elevation's six private equity funds. Michael will continue to oversee the operations and renovations of the company's asset portfolio as well as marketing and human resources.
Stuart Heaton has been named Executive Vice President after providing consistently strong executive leadership to the Elevation companies since 2012. Stuart brings a deep and diverse corporate and legal background and has been instrumental in the success of all real estate and lending transactions for the past seven years. Stuart will continue to bring his solid business and finance acumen to deliver strong results for the firm.
Jim McDougall has been promoted from Director of Acquisitions and Dispositions to Vice President of Investments. He will serve as Elevation's first Vice President of Investments and its sixth executive officer. His promotion is a reflection of his steady and creative leadership in the construction and management of Elevation Real Property Funds V and VI.
Dominique Rodriguez has been promoted to Director of Human Resources after serving admirably as Elevation's Manager of Human Resources since 2016. Dominique will continue to develop and execute human capital strategies that support the growth and success of the company.
With a dynamic new vision and strategy in place, the Elevation team will continue to further grow the company and make an even greater impact in affordable housing and philanthropy over the next decade. Since the company's inception thirteen years ago, Elevation has revitalized and preserved more than 4,500 affordable homes for independent seniors and families throughout the Southeastern United States. In addition, through the Elevation Foundation, The Elevation Scholars Program engages and mentors high-performing students from high-need families in Central Florida's most distressed communities and helps them secure scholarships to the nation's most selective colleges and universities.
Elevation Financial Group, LLC, a real estate private equity company, leads an award-winning group of companies with a focus and mission to acquire, revitalize and operate affordable apartment communities for independent seniors and families. As a private equity company, Elevation raises capital through private placements to accredited investors and maintains a commitment to low or no loads on capital raised. Through a consortium of companies specializing in real estate investment, property management and property renovation, Elevation aspires to deliver superior financial returns to its shareholders while making a positive and distinctive impact on the communities served.


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Q: [InvalidScope: Api::BaseController::InvalidScopeError] I'm getting the above error when I try to make a money request from my primary account like this:
client.getAccount('primary', function(err, account) {
...   console.log(err);
...   account.requestMoney({'to': 'bitdiddle@example.com',
.....                         'amount': '0.1',
.....                         'currency': 'BTC'}, function(err, tx) {
.....     console.log(err);
.....     console.log(tx);
.....   });
... });

To be clear, wallet:transactions:send is enabled for the API key I'm using. What's going on??
Thanks!!

A: The account.requestMoney() method of the coinbase-node library makes a call to the  Request Money endpoint, which requires the wallet:transactions:request scope, not wallet:transactions:send.

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When you want to get an important job done, you go to a specialist who knows the details intimately. So it makes perfect sense that if you want to book the perfect Caribbean holiday, you will naturally come to a specialist who knows the region like it's their own back garden.
Here at Caribbean Blue, we are Ireland's only Caribbean specialist and we have over 30 years experience (we stopped counting at 30!) in selling and promoting the islands.
We've travelled extensively around the four corners of the region stretching from Aruba in the very south to The Bahamas in the North and all places in between. So if you're thinking of travelling to the Caribbean for your dream wedding, a memorable honeymoon or just a well earned holiday be sure to contact us.
Sue has spent 18 years in tourism both in Ireland and abroad. She's a veritable encyclopaedia of geography and destination knowledge. Your ultimate 'phone a friend' when it comes to holiday destinations. Sue is also our wedding specialist and has organised more perfect Caribbean Weddings than anyone else in Ireland.


Many of the more popular phrases requested from popular search engines are Network Marketing, Affiliate Programs, Top Network Programs, Residual Income and Best Affiliate Programs etc. These are just a few of the hundreds of similar phrases searched daily. It appears to me that more an more people are looking to build on line businesses rather than just simply working from home for money.
By that I mean they are desperately seeking to have a nice residual income while minimizing the hours put in long term. Everyone has dreams of sitting at home enjoying life or sitting on a beach somewhere while the money continues to flow in. Never give up on your dream. I cannot tell you the number of programs I tried before this one, but hey here my wife and I sit enjoying the beauty.
You will need to support your affiliates, but you should find companies with a built in support system. The bottom line is you want your affiliates to be successful. If they are you will be too! When you join programs you need to spend the time actually reading the emails they send, reading the training materials so you understand the business and helping affiliates who trust you enough to sign up for you.
My suggestion to people who email me is that you enroll in one of the many other work at home programs to create some income to fund your business and keep your spirits up. If you have a nice income coming in it will give you the incentive to create more. It will take time before the money comes rolling in so you have to have a vision and lots of patience.
No once you have found a website that has researched the programs for you, select the programs you wish to join then you need to sign up affiliates under you. Visit forums whereby, you can add your affiliate id in your signature. Your affiliate program is going to be the main reason that your earnings increased and your businesses reputation became much more notable throughout your time there.
Affiliate programs are becoming much more popular and are very helpful to anyone wanting to participate in any sort of business ventures. When someone type in your keyword and clicks on your ad you will be charged a minimal amount, but it brings people to your site. You have to stick with it, because if you don't then you are not giving yourself a chance!
You may need to create a website to advertise your programs. In fact one of the programs I highlight generates the initial income generating website for you plus it is an affiliate program. It takes time and effort but it can and will work if you stick with it! The bottom line is you want your affiliates to be successful. If they are you will be too, which is a real good thing right!


Carnation Auto Blog: Futuristic Nissan Terra - Is This What We Can Expect In 2015 And Beyond?
Futuristic Nissan Terra - Is This What We Can Expect In 2015 And Beyond?
Technological advances have made it possible for auto makers to explore different technologies as part of their innovative future plans. Recently, Nissan, the Japanese car giant, showcased a futuristic looking, fuel cell operated SUV. The Nissan Terra, that's what the new Sports Utility Vehicle is called, is more of a crossover and the next-gen version of the Xterra.
Nissan Terra has a unit-body structure, a deviation from the body-on-frame design that is currently the favored platform for most SUVs. Also, the next-gen Xterra is likely to use fuel cell technology for its operation. It's interesting though that Nissan is holding off any production plans for this crossover as its still working to ensure that the hydrogen refueling technology has fully matured and capable of being production.
Fuel cell technology - it's a fairly nascent alternative technology, and utilized fuel cells to generate energy that powers the vehicle. The first production car to utilize this technology was the Honda FCX Clarity that had a 57 litre fuel cell stack capable of generating 1.75kW of energy per litre. Compared to the Honda Clarity, the Nissan Terra is more powerful, has a smaller fuel cell stack size. The energy density is around 2.5 kW/litre.
Conceptually, the Terra uses 3 electric motors, one that powers the fronts wheels, and the one each for each rear wheel. The interior is futuristic too, and a removable touch-screen tablet acts as a the instrumentation console. Keyless ignition mechanism and stunning wood & acrylic doors are some of the other features of the Nissan Terra.
My take? Well, everyone knows that fuel cell cars are bound to become a reality in the next couple of years. And that's why the Nissan Terra is important. We get an idea what the future of vehicles will be and that scientists and researchers are trying the damnedest best to save our environment.
So let us also do our bit towards preserving the environment and ensure a better future for mankind.


Boneless, skinless chicken breasts get a bad rep — but they can actually be delicious! Stick to these tips and they'll turn out perfect every time.
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are one of the most versatile ingredients. They're quick to cook, relatively cheap, and the ultimate go-to protein for busy nights — but they also get a pretty bad rep for being dry and flavorless.
So we rounded up 12 tips for cooking chicken breasts to make sure they come out juicy and full of flavor every time.
1. First things first, make sure you know what to look for when purchasing chicken breasts.
Fresh chicken breasts should be pink with white fat. Avoid chicken that looks grey or has fat that looks a bit yellow. The flesh should be firm and spring back when you press on it, and the chicken breasts shouldn't be sitting in a ton of excess liquid. When all else fails, just make sure to check the sell-by date and grab the freshest pack.
Learn more: Read more about what to look for when buying chicken.
A brine is just a fancy word for a salt water solution that helps proteins retain moisture. It's one of those chef secrets that makes restaurant chicken taste so much better (and juicier!). As little as 15 minutes in a wet brine can help chicken retain a ton of moisture. The most basic of brines only require salt and water, while others add aromatics such as garlic and spices.
Learn more: Get a recipe for baked chicken breasts that soaks them in a wet brine.
3. Or go with a dry brine to make life easier.
While wet brines are a great go-to option for brining chicken breasts, another option is dry brining. This is done by generously seasoning your chicken breasts with salt and allowing them to sit in the fridge (typically overnight). This technique is similar to wet brining as it helps chicken retain moisture, but it doesn't require any liquid, making it a bit less work. It's also a great option for skin-on breasts, as the salt helps crisp up the skin.
Learn more: Read more about the benefits of dry brining chicken.
4. Invest in a digital thermometer to make sure you never under- or overcook your chicken breasts again.
When chicken is dry, it's most likely because it was overcooked. Although there are a few ways to check if chicken is cooked (such as by touching it or looking at the color of the juices), the only surefire method is using a thermometer. You want your chicken to register an internal temperature of 165° F in the thickest part of the breast. If you don't have a thermometer and cook chicken often, do yourself a favor and buy one.
Get an instant read thermometer on Amazon for $10.99.
5. Dry your chicken breasts with a paper towel before cooking them.
For any protein, drying it before you cook it is important. This is the only way you will develop any color on the outside of your chicken breast. If you leave the sticky, wet residue on it, the excess moisture will steam the outside of the chicken rather than brown it — and we all know that colorless chicken is usually not that flavorful. Before you cook it, just pat it dry with a few paper towels and you'll be ready to go. This is especially important for frying and searing.
Marinating your chicken for too long can result in a mushy, somewhat stringy texture. The idea that a longer marinating time means more flavor is simply not true. After a certain amount of time the acids in the marinade can break down the chicken, so stick to a quick 30 minutes to 2 hours and your chicken will be ready to go.
Learn more: Read more about marinating chicken.
7. And try swapping your typical oil and vinegar marinade for a yogurt-based one.
The lactic acid found in yogurt is just the thing to gently break down proteins and make them tender, and you can jazz it up by adding spices, herbs, or sweeteners suited to your taste. It's pretty much an instant marinade starter, so don't overlook it.
Get a recipe for yogurt marinated chicken souvlaki.
8. When roasting chicken breasts in the oven, place a piece of parchment paper over them to keep them moist.
The parchment paper traps moisture and gently steams the chicken, preventing it from drying out. The parchment paper protects the breasts and acts as a self baster, constantly moistening the breasts as they cook. If you're looking for a bit of color on your breasts, you can always remove the parchment paper during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Learn more: Get step-by-step instructions for baking moist and tender chicken breasts at home.
9. If you're going to baste your chicken breasts in a sweet sauce (such as barbecue or teriyaki), make sure to brush it on during the last 10 minutes of cooking to prevent it from burning.
Sweet sauces make great glazes for chicken breasts. The sugars caramelize and char adding a smoky flavor and beautiful, glossy coating — but you need to be careful that you don't brush them on too early. Sauces that are high in sugar tend to burn rather quickly, so it's best to brush the breasts during the last five minutes of cooking. This applies to chicken you're grilling, searing, or broiling.
10. If you're in a rush, try butterflying and pounding your chicken breasts to make them cook quicker and more evenly.
The problem with chicken breasts is that they are thin on the edges and quite thick in the center, taking a long time to cook through and usually overcooking on the edges. One way around this is butterflying your breasts with a knife (cut them horizontally about 3/4 of the way through) and pounding them into thin cutlets. These cutlets cook up much quicker and evenly, making them the perfect thing to whip up on a busy weeknight.
Learn more: See how to butterfly and pound a chicken breast.
11. Just like steak, give your chicken breasts about 10 minutes to rest before slicing them.
As with any protein, chicken breasts should be given time to rest before slicing into them. If you were to slice into a freshly cooked chicken breast that's still hot, the juices would run onto the cutting board instead of remaining in the breast. A good rule of thumb is to give them 10 minutes to rest before slicing into them.
Learn more: Read more about why you should be letting your meats rest before cutting into them.
12. Use a hand mixer to shred cooked chicken breasts in a flash.
Need shredded chicken for a recipe? Just place your (still hot) chicken breasts in a large bowl and use a hand mixer to shred them in no time.


The online store is now open to purchase your iPads, books, cover and optional insurance. This can be accessed by clicking on the logo below.
The store will remain open until early July.
Parents who wish to apply for the ebook grant are asked to forward their application to the school office as soon as possible. These will be processed and all eligible applicants will be notified during early June. This will be paid directly to wriggle or reimbursed to you, with proof of purchase. If you have purchased the iPad alone before you receive notification in relation to the grant, your account will be re-opened and the relevant deduction will be made on the online store.


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Premier Foods Celebrates The 60th Anniversary Of The Ashford Food Factory.
Editor - Food Voices
Premier Foods, one of Britain's largest food producers, celebrates the 60th anniversary of its factory in Kennington Road, Ashford.
As part of the celebration and in conjunction with National Tree Planting Week, the factory will be planting 60 trees across the Ashford area, comprising 5 trees each at 10 local schools and a further 10 trees at the factory.
Colleagues were joined by The Mayor and Mayoress of Ashford, The Director of Kent County Council and representatives of the Woodland Trust.
Premier Foods Ashford hopes to continue its work with the Woodland Trust and local schools in protecting the natural environment. Whilst the tree planting celebrates the 60th anniversary, it serves the dual purpose of cleaning up the community's air and providing a lasting monument to the colleagues. This marks the Company's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and helping to remove a total of nearly 2,750 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere.
Simon Ellmore, Factory General Manager for the Ashford site commented: "I'd like to thank staff, past and present, for their hard work and dedication over the past 60 years. Since Premier Foods acquired the factory in 2006 the number of colleagues at the factory has more than doubled to just under 400. This has supported our efforts to innovate and develop products so that they meet the changing needs of consumers. The tree planting demonstrates not only our commitment to protecting the environment, but also to educating our local children and community about the value of sustainable growth. As well as passing on these principles, we hope the event will also leave them with a lasting and treasured memory."
With more than £20m invested over the past ten years, the factory now produces 50 million sachets of Batchelors Pasta & Sauce and 55 million cartons of Batchelors Cup A Soup a year. Of the 30 million cartons of Paxo stuffing produced at the factory, the Company sells 70% of this volume between October and December and this allows consumers to make 300 million stuffing balls over the festive period. The factory's newest innovation is the Batchelors Pasta 'n' Sauce Pots which will continue the momentum seen by Batchelors Pasta 'n' Sauce packets, currently experiencing 18% growth.1 Other products made at the factory in Ashford include Angel Delight desserts and Bisto gravy.
The trees were donated by the Woodland Trust, the wellington boots by Needlers, the soil by Travis Perkins in Ashford and the equipment by Wickes in Maidstone and B&Q in Ashford.


Those of you already looking forward to the annual Monsters of Beer festival on November 12 now have something equally cool to look forward to: Night After Monsters at Whole Foods Montrose on Sunday, November 13.
While the Monsters festival is only $35, Night After Monsters is a little more expensive at $100 a person. But that $100 gets you an evening with world-famous brewer Mikkel Borg Bjergso from Denmark and an enormous -- I mean enormous -- list of incredibly rare beers, including a collaboration between Mikkel and Three Floyds, which Mikkel has called "without a doubt the best brewery in the world." Tickets are available online now, but are sure to sell out.
As mentioned last week, pop-up supper clubs are getting a new twist: mystery locations and menus, which often aren't announced until 24 hours before the meal. The men behind Pilot Light are busily selling tickets to clandestine dinners across the city, while out-of-towners are even coming to Houston to make their secret mark.
Two such dinners are the upcoming -- and aptly named -- Clandestino Dinners. One is tonight, October 14, and the next is tomorrow night at 7 p.m.
Although tonight's dinner from Chef Efrain Cuevas -- who hails from Chicago -- is sold out, $95 tickets for tomorrow night's dinner with Monica Pope are still available.
The next night features another Chicago-bred chef, Michael Gaspard (whom many will remember as the original chef at Brasserie 19) and a six-course dinner at Paulie's. The Sunday Wine Dinner is a collaboration between Gaspard, Paulie's owner/chef Paul Petronella and sommelier Julio Hernandez, with tickets on sale for $100 each. "This time we are inviting Michael Gaspard into the house to do his thing," writes Petronella on his website, "alongside his old buddy and our new Wine Director, Julio Hernandez." Your $100 includes wine pairings from Hernandez, a bargain considering there's a pairing for each course.
Later this month, look for the debut of one of two new Urban Harvest farmers' markets. The first new market, at HCC Southwest's campus at 5601 West Loop South, will debut on October 28 and will be held every Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. Mark Bowen, Urban Harvest's executive director, promises a "street food" component to the market as well, with food trucks lining up alongside produce purveyors -- just as they currently do at the City Hall Farmers Market.
The second new market will start selling its wares on November 3 at the Sugar Land Town Square. Like the HCC market, this will be a weekly farmers' market held every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. In addition to farm-fresh produce, families will also be able to pick up prepared and ready-to-eat meals, a far better option than hitting up the drive-thru on the way home. The debut of the weekly Sugar Land Farmers Market will also feature a Chef Throwdown, so come out and get read to chow down.


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By Felix Sowerbutts
A boat show strategy for crew
As one of the best information sources a buyer has, a yacht's crew should be clued-up for boat shows…
When buyers conduct viewings at yacht shows they will be looking closely at the physical product to see if it has the capabilities to deliver the tangible value they are looking for, but they will also be considering whether or not the current crew is best-placed to meet the service levels they expect on board. After all, beauty catches the attention but it's character that catches the heart.
So, whether a crewmember is standing on the quayside of the passarelle letting people on and off the yacht during shows, fielding questions in the engine room or bridge about the machinery, or actually conducting the tour itself, he/she is giving that potential buyer an insight into life on board that could prove to be a deal breaker or deal maker.
"It is absolutely essential to have a well-instructed crew, who know what their responsibilities are during boat shows," expresses David Johnson, sales broker at Denison Superyachts and a former captain and crewmember. "If a boat is docked in a show environment, it does not mean that someone will only walk on during show hours. There might be early morning viewings or late evening viewings, because a lot of serious buyers avoid show times, so the boat always has to be looking sharp," he explains.
However, there is a clear conflict of interests in this equation, and one that Johnson says is a "big concern" for brokers: it is not always in the interest of the crew to assist with the sale of the yacht if the outcome is a threat to their job safety. The new owner might cease to continue their employment, and if the crewmembers have not been provided with a severance package, there is scope to believe that they might not work towards a successful conclusion to the sales campaign.
"It's almost inevitable that a member of the touring party will slip behind on a viewing and end up talking to crewmembers, or the chief engineer becomes involved in engine room discussions."
"Brokers make efforts to stay in complete control of the flow of information prospective buyers have access to during viewings, however it's almost inevitable that a member of the touring party will slip behind on a viewing and end up talking to crewmembers, or the chief engineer becomes involved in engine room discussions, for instance," Johnson explains.
The potential issue for the seller and his/her representatives is that you very often have crews who don't want the boat to sell because they have job security, they are happy on board and they like the owners. Sometimes, deliberately or not, a criticism of the yacht for sale can be mentioned to prospective buyers by the crew – it might be a description of the yacht's performance, or some of the issues it has or had, or something as trivial – or significant – as pointing out that there's a lack of storage space in the master stateroom.
For Ann Landry, senior charter broker at Northrop & Johnson, the crew is hired by the owner and should always be expected to serve his or her best interests, even if that conflicts with their own professional interests. "There's nothing tricky about it," she says. "When a charter is on board, the crew are there to serve the best interests of the charterer, providing that does not conflict with the best interests of the owner."
Crew are duty-bound to present the vessel to the best of their abilities while they are in the employ of the owner. However, to accommodate their interests, it's a good idea for crew, especially those who are senior and longer-serving, to ensure that they have a severance package in place when they find out that their yacht is for sale, as we divulged in more detail in issue 85 of The Crew Report.
This full-length version of this article, which comprises a boat show guideline for crew, will feature in issue 86 of The Crew Report.
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Q: SR-IOV on IBM x3690 Is IBM x3690 has SR-IOV capability?
If so - how to configure the BIOS to support it?
I used Google to search for an answer and reached this link:
ftp://public.dhe.ibm.com/eserver/benchmarks/wp_SR-IOV_Red_Hat_111810.pdf
As I understand it supports SR-IOV but I couldn't find in in BIOS Settings.
Thanks

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Opposition leader Juan Guaido, who has declared himself the interim president of Venezuela, speaks during a press conference on the steps of the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela, Feb. 4, 2019.
Venezuelan opposition leader and self-declared interim president Juan Guaido said Monday that President Nicolas Maduro is trying to transfer up to $1.2 billion to a bank in Uruguay.
Speaking on national television after over a dozen European countries officially recognized him as Venezuela's leader, Guaido claimed, without presenting evidence, that Maduro was moving the money from state development bank Bandes to a financial entity in Uruguay.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States, which recognized Guaido as interim president last week, welcomed Monday's decision by European countries, including Austria, France, Germany, Sweden and Britain to follow suit.
"We are also heartened by the European Parliament's January 31 resolution recognizing Juan Guaido as interim president. They join the United States and more than 23 other countries in recognizing Juan Guaido as interim president, in accordance with Venezuela's constitution," Pompeo said in a statement.
The announcements came after a number of countries gave Maduro a deadline to hold free and fair elections, or else they would recognize Guaido, who declared himself interim president in January, as the leader of the South American country.
Guaido said during a recent VOA interview he would order new elections "when we achieve the capacity to convene elections." First, Guaido said, "we have to achieve the necessary force in order for this usurpation to end."
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British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt posted on Twitter: "Nicolas Maduro has not called Presidential elections within 8 day limit we have set. So UK alongside European allies now recognizes @jguaido as interim constitutional president until credible elections can be held. Let's hope this take us closer to ending humanitarian crisis."
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez delivers a statement at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Feb. 4, 2019.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Monday in Madrid that "...we are working for the return of full democracy in Venezuela..."
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told France Inter Radio that the Venezuelan crisis would end "peacefully" with an early presidential election.
In Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov criticized Monday's European declarations as "attempts to legitimize usurped power" and "interference in Venezuela's internal affairs."
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"The bulk of the funds will go to trusted partners and neighboring countries to help them support Venezuela and Venezuelans," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the group, which includes Canada and 13 Latin American countries.


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Column: The story of whistleblower Reality Winner is stranger than fiction
Reality Winner arrives at a courthouse in Augusta, Ga. on Aug. 23, after she pleaded guilty in June to copying a classified U.S. report and mailing it to an unidentified news organization.
(Michael Holahan / Associated Press)
By Virginia Heffernan
Aug. 25, 2018 4:15 AM PT
At a which-side-are-you-on moment in American politics, some of the most intriguing figures are the most ambiguous. One of these is so ambiguous that the binary brain can hardly take her in: Reality Winner.
The very normally named Reality Winner might be a Rorschach test for … something.
Perhaps it's a test for whether you consider Islamic terrorism or Russian cyberattacks the greater geopolitical threat. Or whether you prioritize government transparency or national security. Or whether you see a naive young woman with a big brain who inserted herself into international affairs as enterprising — or suspicious.
It would be a good Rorschach test if it featured an inkblot that evoked nothing but a hallucinatory kaleidoscope of more inkblots.
Reality Winner is a prodigiously intelligent former National Security Agency contractor and Air Force vet who, at 25, exposed significant classified details of the 2016 Russian attack on U.S. voting software and Russian spear-phishing of local voting officials. She did so almost a year before the Justice Department issued the blockbuster indictment that fleshed out her findings.
Not one person who has aimed to suppress the facts of Russian election interference is in jail. The only one in prison is Reality Winner.
She accepted a plea deal and on Thursday was sentenced to more than five years in prison.
Winner has been scathingly critical of the president for selling out the United States to Russia.
But Trump, who believes the Russia affair is a witch hunt, has expressed support for her. And journalist Glenn Greenwald, who believes Democrats are using the Russia affair to distract attention from their electoral losses, has also expressed support for her.
(Greenwald's employer, the Intercept, has been accused of being careless with documents that Winner shared anonymously, putting her in legal jeopardy. The publication's parent company, First Look, has a Press Freedom Defense Fund, which supported Winner's defense.)
Is Winner a patriot or a traitor? And what does it even mean anymore to be a patriot or a traitor? Those terms are as confusing and mysterious as Winner.
When every day seems to bring one more tale of jaw-dropping corruption or treachery or personal eccentricity, Winner is stranger than most of the truth that is itself stranger than fiction.
She is a yogi and CrossFit trainer born on the coastal bend of South Texas who is also a prolific cryptologic linguist, fluent in Arabic, Farsi, Pashto and Dari.
She was honorably discharged from the Air Force. Beginning at age 21, she worked in the drone program and provided the U.S. with intelligence gleaned from intercepted polyglot chatter. Winner's efforts won her a medal of commendation for "aiding in 650 enemy captures, 600 enemies killed in action and identifying 900 high-value targets."
Yet in a diary she recorded support for Taliban leaders and Osama bin Laden, according to a U.S. magistrate judge. And prosecutors tried to paint her as anti-American; they cited a shocking, if deeply ambiguous, line in that diary: "It's a Christlike vision to have a fundamentalist Islamic state."
The inkblots multiply into inkblots that multiply into mayhem.
She gathered documents relating to Russian election interference, which she acquired using her top-secret clearance while working for government contractor Pluribus.
The Winner documents sketched out — before indictments by the Justice Department decisively confirmed — that Russian intelligence carried out a cyberattack on at least one supplier of voting software and spear-phished more than 100 local election officials days before the November 2016 presidential election.
She is the first person prosecuted by the Trump administration for leaking classified information. In legal parlance, for "gathering, transmitting or losing national defense information."
Finally, Winner is the beloved daughter of Billie Winner-Davis, a stalwart at #KremlinAnnex, the antic and long-running demonstration against what protesters see as the president's treason.
Trump may not have known this history. On Friday, he seemed to praise Winner on Twitter — if "praise" is the right word for leveraging a mention of Winner into a clumsy broadside against Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. "Ex-NSA contractor to spend 63 months in jail over 'classified' information. Gee, this is 'small potatoes' compared to what Hillary Clinton did! So unfair Jeff, Double Standard."
Oh, Trump. Winner-Davis took his tweet as a chance to ask him, whom she has faulted for treason, to pardon her daughter. Naturally, she solicited this pardon on Twitter. Because all statecraft and geopolitics now take place in 280 characters with bluebird logos flitting around. Or are those logos inkblots?
Not one person who has aimed to suppress the facts of Russian election interference is in jail. The only one in prison is Reality Winner, who sought to expose Russian military operations against the U.S.
"I don't think any family — I don't think anyone — could ever imagine something like this." said Winner-Davis last year. She was wearing a T-shirt that said, "I stand with Reality."
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But it was something else Winner-Davis said that struck me as useful for elucidating the how-did-we-get-to-Reality-Winner question.
"Our family was a very regular, normal family," she said. Then a beat. Then a reversal.
"No, we weren't normal," she concluded.
Nice honesty. It's time to stop saying anything is regular or normal anymore. America has shipped way, way out from shore. We have Russian cyberattacks, a president who denies them, and a hero-antihero embraced by no one — neither resistance types, because she worked in drone intelligence, nor Trumpites, because she blew the whistle on the Russia affair. We were once a regular, normal America. But, no, we aren't normal anymore.
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Virginia Heffernan is a regular contributor to the Los Angeles Times' Opinion section. After receiving her doctorate in English and American Studies from Harvard, Heffernan began her journalism career as a fact-checker at the New Yorker. She's worked as a senior editor at Harper's, a TV critic for Slate and a columnist for the New York Times Magazine, among other gigs. She is the author of "Magic and Loss: The Internet as Art," and she hosts the Trumpcast podcast for Slate.


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The UK Must Do More to Counter China – Conservative Article
Kieran Burt, Abi Smuts and Max Anderson
Since the 2019 election, Johnson and the Conservatives have done little to counter China. While they have banned Huawei from 5G, not much else has been done. This is understandable, given that the government has been occupied by the coronavirus crisis. However, moving into next year our actions and rhetoric must step up. China has shown that it is moving into the category of a rogue state, challenging the international world order and other states.
Firstly, a note on coronavirus. China did not intentionally make or release this pandemic as some have suggested. They are not responsible for the devastation caused. However, their silencing of doctors, not allowing the WHO into Wuhan and their dubious coronavirus data must be kept in mind. It shows that China is not willing to co-operate with the international community. COVID-19 has even benefitted China in some ways.
Hong Kong is one area where we must do more. The UK offered citizenship to 3 million people at the start of July in response to the crisis, however, there were no sanctions placed on China over its actions in Hong Kong. When sanctions were introduced to target human rights abusers, there were no Chinese names.
Four months later after the citizenship offer, the UK is 'considering' sanctioning China over their actions in Hong Kong. This is shocking. We still have not taken action. We should not forget the people we promised to help. The US however quickly reacted by removing Hong Kong's special status in regard to trading and passed sanctions. The UK should have had a stronger reaction, especially because China betrayed its agreement with us.
Another area for concern is the South China Sea. This is an issue that is slowly bubbling away in the background, with little media coverage. China is claiming sovereignty over the sea, using the historical nine-dashed line for the basis of its claims against other countries like the Philippines and Vietnam. In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague said that this line had no legal basis in international law. However, China has merely ignored this with little consequence. It has built military installations, ports and airstrips on the Parcel and Spratly Islands in order to assert control over the region.
Where does the UK fit into this you might ask?
The UK has interests in the South China Sea that it must be willing to stand up for. 12% of our sea borne trade passes through the area. This must be protected. Our trade will only increase in the area due to the growing economies of the region, and the UK's interest to expand its non-European trading partners post-Brexit. We should support our allies in the region, such as Vietnam. We should also show stronger support for the activities of the US and Australia in the region. To use a liberal argument, if we want international law to mean something, we must stand up to protect it. China is proving the realist argument by ignoring international bodies and law with no consequence.
Britain has had a limited presence in the South China Sea. In 2018, HMS Albion sailed through the South China Sea, however, more should be done. The Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier is due to sail near the Indo-Pacific, though with no route specified. It must sail through the South China Sea. It would remind China that the UK is also watching their actions, along with Australia and the USA. Personally, I think the UK should establish a permanent naval presence to reaffirm this. Our tone should step up. The Henry Jackson Society came up with several policies to counter China, including:
Emphasising the importance of the South China Sea.
Joining established regional architecture or working with allies to create our own.
Operate on a Freedom of the Sea policy to protect international waters and trade routes.
Hopefully, with the military investment that was recently announced for the navy, we will be able to improve our response to this problem. We should work with our allies in the South China Sea, the USA and Australia, to coordinate an effective response of naval pressure and sanctions. The review of our foreign policy will hopefully suggest that Britain takes stronger action against China, with both an increased military presence and sanctions. We must be cautious, however, because China has a strong navy that it might deploy in order to protect its interests. Its navy is the strongest in the world, and it is only getting stronger. However, I don't think they will commit themselves to a violent conflict in the region. No one wants war.
Pursuing a more critical role of China might damage the prospects of a trade agreement with them. However, while China is following confrontation and isolation, this is not possible anyway. When China does not pursue this policy, a trade agreement will be available.
Another issue that the international community should watch is the rising tensions between China and India, showing that China continues to isolate itself.
If the UK wants to truly stand up to China, it must do it with the international community that China is alienating.
Written by Senior Conservative Writer, Kieran Burt
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A Good Idea in Theory, but we may need China post-Brexit – A Labour Response
Unusually, I find myself agreeing with Kieran. The UK absolutely does need to more to challenge China. Particularly for the human rights violations seen in Hong Kong and in the treatment of the Uighur Muslim population. Unfortunately, I do not believe that our government will pursue such foreign policy due to our vulnerability post-Brexit.
The only action the UK has made against China regarding these human rights violations was in an open letter written by UK lawmakers condemning their treatment. Only three days ago, the International Crimes Court decided it would not investigate China's detention of Uighur Muslims, so for the UK to push for sanctions would be a bold move. One that we cannot afford when trying to draw up advantageous trade deals.
There is hope in the US-UK trade agreement, just signed. If we can potentially build a sufficient trade deal with America, we will then have some stability and ground to oppose China. However, this will not happen anytime soon as Biden has already said he would not sign a UK–US trade deal as soon as he takes office.
The reality is, that for some time, trade agreements and friendly relations will dominate our foreign policy. For that reason, I am sceptical that Johnson will take any action against China beyond what we've already seen.
Written by Senior Labour Writer, Abi Smuts
We are not returning to Cold War 2.0 – A Liberal Response
I always enjoy reading Kieran's articles. No matter my opinion, they are always well researched and offer a fresh take on any issue. Unfortunately, in this case, I am actually extremely concerned with Kieran's comments. It is rhetoric that belongs in the 1960s as if we are returning to the world of the Cold War and Vietnam. I can see the next step; deploying troops to the South China Sea. If we do not learn from the mistakes of history we are bound to repeat them.
Starting with Hong Kong, no one would disagree with the fact the UK needs to do more. However, to move straight to sanctions and waving our navy around sends the wrong message. It shows to China we want to bully them, not the other way round. What is required is negotiation. We should act as the peacemaker between Hong Kong and China. This is not to say sanctions won't be used, but only in the far distance future if China fails to play ball.
Regarding the South China Sea, Kieran undermines himself as he says that China's expansion into the Sea is unknown, yet has news sources to quote. Another point that has been missed is the impact of China on Africa and South America. The fault here is not China's, it's ours. We abandoned these countries first, and then got annoyed when China intervened? We have decided these areas don't matter, don't deserve our time and our diplomacy.
The moment China offers support, we flip the table and want to return the world to a Cold War. We need to realise that rising and third world countries need our support. If we turn our back on them, of course, they will look for support from those who offer it.
Written by Senior Liberal Writer, Max Anderson
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Abi Smuts
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Hi, I'm Abi, a final year at Uni of Exeter studying International Relations and English. To me, it was only in A Levels that I realised how important politics was, when I was stuck in my male-only, extremely conservative Politics class having to constantly justify and defend my opinions to them.
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I am currently in my second year of reading Politics at the University of Exeter. My first interaction with politics was at the tender age of four years old.
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