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Intel goes Broadwell for 10-core 'monster' i7 Extreme Edition CPU
Eschewing its latest Skylake architecture, Intel has produced a 10-core Broadwell i7 chip, which it says is its most powerful processor to date.
By Chris Duckett | May 31, 2016 -- 06:00 GMT (23:00 PDT) | Topic: Hardware
Intel has introduced its first 10-core desktop processor in the form of the Core i7 6950X, which, thanks to hyper-threading, allows for 20 logical cores to be presented to the operating system.
The 6950X is the beefiest of a new quartet of Broadwell-E processors released by the chip giant -- with the 8-core i7 6900K and 6-core i7 6850K and i7 6800K also available -- and arrives with 25MB of cache, a 3GHz base clock speed, support for 4-channel DDR4-2400 memory, 40 PCI-E lanes, and a $1,723 price tag.
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Compared to its brethren, the 6950X has the lowest base clock frequency, and as cores are reduced across the family, the base and turbo frequencies available increase.
"As we start increasing cores, we start decreasing frequency in each of the SKUs. And the reason we do that is because when you increase cores, you're increasing the power consumption and the thermal density in the package, and something has to give to fit within that package and the thermal envelope," Frank Soqui, Intel general manager for Enthusiast Desktop Products, said.
Soqui highlighted that the Broadwell-E chips arrive with the third-generation Turbo Boost Max feature, which the company claims is 15 percent faster than previous generations.
"This is frequency improvements even over Turbo Boost 2.0, and we do that without having to break the warranty," he said.
"This is not overclocking, this is a sustained higher frequency than what you get with Turbo Boost 2.0, because we can characterise individual CPUs and get the highest frequency possible out of those 10 cores."
Based on Xeon processors, the new extreme chips are based on the Broadwell architecture rather than the newer Skylake architecture. Intel told ZDNet that the cadence difference between the mainstream Skylake processors and the Broadwell-E Extreme Edition processors was primarily driven by Xeon timing.
Hiral Gheewala of Intel's Platform Evaluation team conceded that the choice of Broadwell has some drawbacks, however.
"When you compare a Skylake to a Broadwell, we are losing some performance in terms of instructions per clock, because now you are comparing a sixth-generation Skylake product to a fifth-generation Broadwell," he said. "And also, the Skylake product has a higher Turbo frequency than the Broadwell product that we are talking about."
The new Broadwell-E chips are built using 14nm Tri-Gate 3D transistors, arrive fully unlocked without a cooler, and are available today. The chips need a motherboard with a LGA2011-v3 socket and X99 chipset, and a BIOS update is needed for existing motherboards to be able to use Turbo Boost Max 3.0.
Intel touts benchmark improvements such as 25 percent improvements on video editing, and 35 percent improved 3D rendering performance over the prior generation of Extreme chips. However, the systems they were tested on were quite different with the 6950X processor having access to 8x 8GB of DDR4-2133MHz memory, and the 5960X and 6700K chips it was compared against only being able to address 4x 4GB of DDR4-2133MHz RAM.
"We used the configurations we believe systems shipped with when we launched the parts," Intel told ZDNet in response to why the configurations were so different. "Essentially keeping the installed base as it was two years ago compared to what we expect the Broadwell-E systems would be today.
"For testing purposes, people can swap out memory as they see fit to do their testing, but that's why the systems were configured as they were."
The chip giant introduced a new Xeon processor, the Broadwell-based Xeon E5-2600 v4, in April.
Forgoing its previous desktop focus, the company has said recently that it is targeting the cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT).
"Our strategy itself is about transforming Intel from a PC company to a company that powers the cloud and billions of smart, connected computing devices," Intel CEO Brian Krzanich said.
"We see tremendous opportunity in the growth of this virtuous cycle -- the cloud and datacentre, the Internet of Things, memory, and FPGAs all bound together by connectivity and enhanced by the economics of Moore's Law."
As part of its shift, Intel cut 11 percent of its workforce, representing 12,000 jobs.
"The majority of these actions will be communicated over the next 60 days, with some spanning into 2017," Krzanich said in April.
Intel earned $2 billion on revenue of $13.7 billion for its first quarter of the year.
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Update for the Hot Topic of the Week: June Weddings, June Divorces
by Leah Hinds | Jun 9, 2011 | 0 comments
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Our HOT TOPIC from last Friday, June Weddings, June Divorces, included information on The Economist leaving LexisNexis Academic. A new press release from EBSCO is below.
From EBSCO, June 8, 2011:
Dear EBSCO Customer,
As you probably know, EBSCO has done a lot more than any other aggregator to preserve the stability of our full-text databases on behalf of our customers. We have gone to great lengths to ensure that our customers have avoided losing access to any important magazines or journals, particularly when there is no other way to gain reasonable access to the publications. EBSCO has done so at great expense, but without passing on those dramatic cost increases to our customers.
In the case of The Economist, there was recently a bid by the publisher for a semi-exclusive contract. EBSCO did not think the required investment was justifiable, given that the cost would need to be passed on to our customers, so as of June 30, 2012, our coverage will become A&I-only (abstracting & indexing) for this magazine. We wanted to give you a full year's notice. In the end, our understanding is that two vendors (Gale and ProQuest) will continue to provide limited access (to a text-only version of the publication with no images), and the publisher (via EIU) will continue to offer direct, full access (including images).
As mentioned, EBSCO will continue to index and abstract The Economist, so if your library has a link resolver, users will still be able to get to the limited full text (without images) via Gale or ProQuest (with a subscription) or the complete full text with images via EIU (with a subscription). If your library does not have a link resolver, EBSCOhost offers a free CustomLink feature, which can also be used to provide links for this publication.
It is worth noting that this rare occurrence does not signify some sort of new trend; it is instead an anomaly and a conscious choice by EBSCO to keep costs manageable by not overpaying for a publication that is somewhat easily accessible via other means.
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If you are planning a trip to Malaysia, most probably you plan to spend at least some time in one of the best Malaysia beach resorts. This country is home to a long and lovely coastline and there are some awesome luxury beach resorts in Malaysia as well as some budget Malaysia beach hotels.
In this article, we list the best beach resorts in Malaysia located all around the country so you can pick the best one for your perfect Malaysian beach break!
The Andaman Langkawi is located on a private beach in a secluded part of Langkawi. This is a great choice if you are looking for one of the top 10 beach resorts in Malaysia where you can really get away from it all. The Andaman is luxurious, beautiful and has a wonderful beach.
Surrounded by rainforest on one side and the beach on the other, this is definitely a top choice for nature lovers. It is a bit away from the main parts of Langkawi so this resort is best suited for people looking for a total break in beautiful surrounds.
There are many room types and all of a high standard. It is a Malaysia beach resort with private pool options and we recommend one of the executive pool suites. These are large suites with separate living and bedroom areas, huge bathrooms and lovely terrace areas with a private pool. One of these suites also has direct beach access.
There are many facilities at the resort including a huge pool and the rainforest to explore. You can go on guided walks or learn about coral at the coral nursery. There is a fabulous kids club with a good activity schedule for kids.
When you get hungry, there are four restaurants and several bars/lounges. There are many cuisines on offer and the food is fabulous. I particularly recommend the seafood.
The gorgeous location which is perfect for nature lovers or people who want to get away from it all, excellent kids club and the great rooms.
The Andaman Langkawi is somewhat isolated so it's for people who mostly want to hang out at a resort.
This is one of our favourite resorts anywhere in the world and we highly recommend it for people who want one of the best beach hotels in Malaysia. It is just gorgeous with great facilities, beach and rooms. It is perfect for kids as well as couples on a romantic break.
Click here for more information and the latest prices or read our full review here.
The Datai Langkawi is maybe the top beach resort in Malaysia with much of the same benefits as the Andaman above – as it's located right next door and shares the same private beach.
It is even more focused on luxury and nature though and has an amazing 5/5 rating on TripAdvisor from thousands of reviews. This is a great choice if you are looking for the best beach resort in Malaysia where you can really get away from it all. It only recently re-opened after a full refurbishment so now is really the best time to go.
There are many room types including private villas, perfect for romance or families. Many come with private pools for extra enjoyment.
The beach is also top rate and you can chose to have a villa right here! Or to be surrounded by rainforest and just a short walk from this beach.
There are many facilities and activities at the luxury Datai including three pools (one for adults, one for families and one for toddlers), water sports, health club and many nature activities both for children and adults.
There are four restaurants and two shops. Rates do include breakfast and minibar and the villas also have a private butler service.
This is pure luxury in a gorgeous location.
Kids are welcome but expected to keep quiet – even in the family pool! The Andaman next door might be a better choice for families.
If you are looking for truly the best luxury beach resorts in Malaysia, this is a winner. Perfect for couples who want to get away from it all and be immersed in nature.
The Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa is the perfect choice if you are looking for luxury beach hotels Malaysia in a central spot. This hotel is located in the main beach area of Langkawi, Pantai Cenang.
So if you like to be in the centre of things by a beautiful beach, the Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa could be exactly what you are looking for!
This beach accommodation Malaysia has a range of room types. You can stay in a double, twin or family room. You can choose to be on the beachfront or in a suite. All rooms are well presented and a generous size.
As you would expect for a 5-star beach resort hotel in Malaysia, there are many facilities including two outdoor free-form swimming pools, a gym, sauna, squash, mini-golf, tennis, archery and bicycle rental. There are many activities for both adults and kids.
There are two restaurants, a pool bar and lounge. You are also just a short walk from many other eating options. And, of course, you have a beautiful beach to enjoy.
A beautiful beach and a great resort just minutes walk from a popular area with many eating and shopping options.
The rooms are nice but not as good as some of the other, truly luxurious ones on this list.
The Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa is the perfect choice for those looking for a nice beach resort in Malaysia where they are still in a central location.
The Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang is the best choice of Penang Malaysia beach resorts. This 5-star luxury resort is located on the end of Batu Ferringhi beach, just a short walk from the night markets and many eating and shopping options.
This resort is beautiful with two large wings, the Garden and Rasa. They both scream luxury and relaxation but the Rasa comes with extra priviledges like balconies with private soaking tubs in some room types, complimentary high-tea, pre-dinner drinks and snacks, more breakfast options and a private pool just for adult, Rasa-wing guests.
In either wing, you are sure to find a lovely room, however, and enjoy the majority of the resort's facilties.
The grounds of the Shangri-La Rasa Sayang particularly stood out for me. They are large, green and spacious and go straight to the beach. It's rare to find this in one of the west coast Malaysia beach resorts that are also very centrally located – you are usually swapping space for the location.
There are some great pool areas as well as many resturants, shops and a deli. There is also a gym, spa, a yoga pavilion, tennis courts, a par-3 pitch and putt golf course and a gift shop.
If you are travelling with kids, the Rasa Sayang shares a kids club and cool indoor playcentre, Adventure Zone, with the Golden Sands Resort next door. We found this a great place to stay with kids and the spacious grounds made it easy for them to let off steam without bothering anyone.
The attention to detail also stood out for me with things like a personalised welcome note on arrival. The buffet breakfast is fabulous.
The spacious grounds, good rooms, buffet breakast and central location.
There are no individual villas. It's all hotel rooms and suites in the main buildings.
This is the best choice of Malaysia 5 star beach resorts if you are looking for an option in Penang. It's in a great location and the resort is beautiful.
The Pangkor Laut Resort is the perfect choice if you want luxury, a private island and are looking for Malaysia beach resorts near Kuala Lumpur.
Being on its own island does mean it is slightly more complicated to get here but it is straightforward and worth the effort. It's a 3.5 hour drive to the office of the resort from KL Airport and the resort can arrange a transfer for you. Then it's a quick 15-minute speed boat transfer which runs four times a day.
Once you are here, you are in for a treat. There are several beaches and you are sure to love them. There are two pools, a gym, squash and tennis courts. There are many dining and drinking options and top rate food on offer with many cuisines represented.
There are a huge range of room options. All are great and a good size. You can have a beach villa Malaysia right by the beach, a villa on a hill or one over the sea like pictured below.
For true indulgence, there are also "estates". These are eight luxurious options with two to four bedrooms, living and dining areas and private pools, all surrounded by rainforest or right by the beach. A personal butler is on call as well as a private chauffeur-driven car. These options are just gorgeous and I highly recommend them.
An absolutely gorgeous resort on a private island with great beaches and the option of luxurious estates.
You are somewhat isolated with only four speedboat transfers a day. Not all restaurants welcome children in the evening. Some of the villas and infrastructure is looking dated.
This is the perfect choice of luxury beach villas Malaysia when you want to escape the world and be in pure heaven.
If you are looking for where to stay in Malaysia with a private beach and also an all inclusive beach resort Malaysia then Club Med Cherating is the perfect choice.
A big cut above most Malaysia luxury beach hotels, this resort offers it all.
For a start, it is located just north of Cherating Beach on Malaysia's East coast on two private beaches. They are both stunning especially one which is a short "train" ride away on a regular service or you can enjoy a scenic jungle walk to get there.
You'll feel like you're a world away from everything when you relax at this beach while being able to have a drink from a pool bar, do a water sport or relax in the adults-only pool. There is also an included restaurant at this beach.
You can play tennis, shoot an arrow, swing on a trapeze, swim in the pool, have a workout, walk among the treetops, paddle a kayak, play a game and so much more. There are shows in the evening and live music.
Families will love the kids club which is one of the best we have experienced anywhere. There are tons of activities and the kids club visits many of the resort's facilities so your kids can be swinging on the trapeze one minute and going on a boat ride the next! They also get to perform in shows on some evenings.
There are a variety of room types and all are of a good standard although some are showing their age. We had a suite combined with a club room which is perfect for a family. The reality is that you probably won't spend much time in your room.
If you do want to leave the resort, you are a very short taxi ride from Cherating Beach.
The gorgeous beaches and resort. The kids club, the food. This is a great resort.
We found service to be good on the whole until we had a problem. Then it was incompetent and we would find ourselves asking for things multiple times. They also won't do things like change sheets during the night so hopefully you won't have a sick kid like us!
If you are looking for an all inclusive beach resort in Malaysia, you can't go past the Club Med. It's a beautiful setting with so much to do. Perfect if you want to be entertained without needing to leave or have kids.
If you are looking for island relaxation and beautiful beaches among East Coast Malaysia beach resorts, definitely consider the Perhentian Island Resort.
Located on the bigger of the gorgeous Perhentian Islands (Perhentian Island Besar), this resort is one of the most professional with the most facilities on the islands. Most importantly, it's right on a gorgeous beach! In fact, the beach by this resort is what is featured on the home page of this site!
There are a choice of rooms including beachfront ones which are worth the extra cost. It's perfect if you are looking for a beach bungalow Malaysia. All rooms come with a private balcony and standard features like tea and coffee making facilities. There are also family rooms but these aren't guaranteed even when booked so be aware you may end up with only beds for two people (but you can get rollaways).
In addition to the beach, there is a great pool, tennis court, soccer facilities, volleyball and they can arrange diving and fishing trips. There are also two restaurants and karaoke.
The gorgeous beach and location.
The hotel is starting to show its age and could do with a refurbishment. There is no alcohol available. Many people don't get family bedding they expect.
This resort is perfect if you want to see what the fuss about the Perhentian Islands is about in beautiful and comfortable surrounds.
Looking for good beach resorts in Malaysia? Then consider Bubu Long Beach Resort. Located on Long Beach on Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Bubu Resort is the ideal place for travellers looking for a beachfront getaway. Here you will find gorgeous white powdery sand and crystal clear waters just perfect for an island getaway.
The Bubu Long Beach Resort has 38 modern hotel style rooms which have all been beautifully furnished. Each room features air conditioning and most have a private balcony. The rooms can accommodate a number of guests, with some rooms coming with 1 double bed and others containing 2 double beds. Some of the resort rooms have gorgeous views across Long Beach, whilst other have garden views.
Onsite, there are 2 restaurants serving a range of cuisine including seafood and western dishes. Other features of the resort include tour desk, beach massages, free wifi in public areas and plenty of sun loungers for relaxing on the beach. During your stay, you can go snorkeling, swimming, jungle trekking, take a sunset cruise or go island hopping.
Bubu Long Beach Resort is easy to reach, simply take a 35 minute boat ride from Kuala Besut Jetty which is 60 kilometres from Kota Bharu Airport or 100 kilometres from Kuala Terengganu Airport.
Beautiful resort located on the crystal clear waters of Long Beach.
There is no swimming pool at this resort, but with the stunning location right on Long Beach you won't miss it.
Bubu Long Beach Resort is the ideal place for travellers looking for Malaysia hotels on the beach where they can spend their days swimming in the sea and evenings sipping cocktails, all the ingredients for a relaxing break.
If you're looking for the best beach resort in east coast Malaysia, then look no further then the Taaras Beach and Spa Resort.
Located on Redang Island, the resort is surrounded by the turquoise blue ocean, a powdery white sandy beach and majestic rainforest making it the perfect choice if you are looking to get away from it all.
The resort has a range of accommodation options including suites to suit singles, couples or a family.
For larger groups or for those who want more space, consider staying in perhaps the best private beach villa Malaysia has to offer. This incredible 5-bedroom private villa located on the cliff top, overlooking the resort and ocean below. Not only does this villa have its own infinity pool, it also has an elevator, butler, breakfast chef and security!
There are plenty of activities to keep you busy during the day. Go diving in one of the 30 dive locations in the protected Marine Park, take a ride on the glass bottom boat, go windsurfing, kayaking or bodyboarding, or spend the day island hopping. On-land activities include jungle trekking, yoga, a pool, a karaoke room, a day spa and even a cooking class!
There's also a supervised playroom for the young ones.
There are several restaurants on site offering a variety of cuisines. You'll find it hard to resist what is on offer; a buffet spread of international and Asian fusion inspired cuisine, grilled seafood on the deck, or for special occasions, dine on a floating platoon in the middle of the sea. If you're just after a drink head on down to the beach and chill out at the Bayu Bar.
A great selection of room types to suit the needs of all sorts of travellers as well as plenty of different activities to keep you busy.
As you're on an island, there is no 'city hub' to go visit. You only access the island via the hotel's private boat or public ferry. The hotel's ferry is expensive at over RM200 return for one adult.
If you are looking for luxurious hotels in Malaysia beach setting, it's hard to beat the Taaras Beach and Spa Resort.
Barat Tioman Beach Resort is a Malaysia beach resort near Singapore, located on Juara Beach which was voted by CBB as the No. 21 most beautiful beach in the world. The resort lies on a stunning 2 kilometre stretch of beach where guests can join in a range of water and land based activities.
There is a huge range of accommodation options here across 56 spacious rooms. Guests can choose between rooms which have 1 double bed or 2 double beds and, for extra large families or groups, there is even a room with 1 double and 2 sets of bunk beds. Each room includes air conditioning, TV, mini bar, kettle and private balcony. Some rooms even have a spa bath.
Facilities at the resort include swimming pool, rooftop bar and an onsite restaurant. Other activities to enjoy at the resort include swimming in the sea, kayaking, windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding, beach volleyball, snorkelling, diving or jungle trekking to the waterfalls where you may even spot some local wildlife.
Despite its stunning location and fabulous location, this resort offers accommodation at a fantastic price. At this budget beach resort Malaysia offers, you will have peace of mind knowing that you won't blow your budget staying at this hotel.
Despite being one of the cheap beach resorts in Malaysia, the restaurant prices can be pricey.
For travellers looking for one of the good budget south Malaysia beach resorts but still want a tropical island getaway with all the frills, the Barat Tioman Beach Resort is a great contender.
If you're looking for a beautiful east Malaysia beach resort, you can't beat the Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort & Spa. Located on a pristine stretch of Pantai Dalit Beach and surrounded by 400 acres of tropical rainforest, it really is a beautiful setting for a tropical retreat.
There are a variety of room types to choose from, including family rooms, with all accommodation set in a Malaysian-themed room or suite situated in either the Garden or Ocean Wing. The rooms are set on a hill which provides fantastic views of the beach or the surrounding rainforest.
There are a range of activities to keep you busy during your stay. The resort is even home to the Nature Interpretation Centre which is the entrance to the Nature Reserve. Here, you can meet Borneo's wildlife, including several species of endangered animals.
For the water lovers, kayaking, windsurfing, jet-skiing and banana boat rides will get the blood pumping. You can enjoy a spot of horse riding, deep sea fishing, stand-up paddleboarding, coconut leaves weaving, bingo night and some fun beach games. The resort also has an eco-friendly championship golf course and spa.
The kids will love spending time in the kids club. Here they can have a go at coconut bowling or enjoy the Sundown Games in the swimming zone. The animal lovers get to help the rangers look after the animals in the resort's care. And there is even a Family Fun Day on the weekend!
The resort also has a range of restaurants. Do you want Indian or Italian? Or perhaps you feel like teppanyaki? Or maybe you just want to relax with a sunset cocktail in one of the two bars. Make sure you try the teh tarik – 'pulled tea' – at the Coffee Terrace.
Accommodation with fantastic views and a great range of activities to suit all sorts of travellers. Families in particular will love the kids club.
This is a popular resort so it can tend to get busy and may feel crowded to some travellers.
Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort & Spa is a gorgeous resort and perfect for a range of travellers who are looking for a luxurious getaway.
Looking for inspiration for the best resorts in east Malaysia? Then definitely check out Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa. Located on Gaya Island in Sabah, this is a beautiful secluded resort set on a coral reef island just off the coast of Borneo. Surrounded by sandy white beaches and lush jungle, the location is absolutely paradise.
At Bunga Raya Island,guests stay in Malaysia beach huts style accommodation. There are 48 spacious hillside villas which are basic and include all the modern day comforts. Each of the villas have views of the South China sea of the jungle and comes with air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities and TV.
Some villa's even having their very own plunge pool. Villas can accommodate 1-2 people, right up to the 3 bedroom villas which can accommodate larger groups.
This Malaysia beach hut resort facilities include a swimming pool, on site restaurant, a day spa and gym. Other activities include kayaking, snorkelling and jungle trekking.
This Malaysia island beach resort is relatively easy to reach being just 25 minutes by boat from the Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, which is 11 kilometres from the Kota Kinabalu Airport.
Bunga Raya Island Resort is located in a stunning secluded location but is so simple to reach.
Being in a secluded location, there are no other options but to eat at the hotel during your stay.
If you want a secluded, luxurious getaway which you can reach easily, definitely book a villa at Bunga Raya Island Resort.
Any questions? Ask below. What would you list in your 10 best Malaysia beach resorts?
If you are looking for family-friendly specific resorts, this article lists the best ones. If you would like a hotel with a private pool room then this article lists your options. Or you can read our list of the overall best resorts in Malaysia. You can read about Malaysia's best beaches here.


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Vietnam's Biodiversity Crisis
Jul 11, 2019 | GOV, NEWS, Vietnam
Mai Village – Vietnam – Rod Waddington
Vietnam sorely needs a leg up in terms of biodiversity preservation – but is it too late?
Vietnam has long been a dream for international conservationists. The land is naturally rich in flora and fauna, and its rainforests and reserves are home to natural wonders that can only make us question how much we really know about the natural world.
Biologists have been able to identify one hundred new species in the region, including animals like the barking deer, muntjac, and extremely rare saola, which is related to the common oxen.
However, habitat loss and uncontrolled poaching have been decimating animals in the country for decades now. In a WWF report titled "Root Causes of Biodiversity Loss in Vietnam Summary," the WWF stated that "a large degree of species loss in Vietnam is due to hunting and non-timber forest product collection, both for household use and sale."
This has been confirmed independently by other journalists who have been in the region, as local tours dissuade people from going too deeply into so-called national reserves, where thousands of animal snares and other traps are being recovered up to this day.
As of this writing, thousands of species are being hemmed in by the growing pressures brought about by economic expansion, and of course, poaching. Transparency International has pointed out that one of the key reasons why natural resources are being abused in this manner is because Vietnam, along with Brazil, Congo, and other African states, has a high Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
A glimmer of hope remains for Vietnam. Small, private efforts, like the one undertaken by the Korean SK Innovation in March of this year, can help make a difference. Volunteer employees from SK Innovation in South Korea teamed up with employees with their partner company in Vietnam, PetroVietnam Exploration Production, to help restore a mangrove forest.
The volunteers were able to plant a total of one thousands mangrove seedlings at a five-hectare area, and additional educational programs were provided to help educate the public about the importance of mangrove preservation. Students and professors from Tra Vinh University accompanied the fifty employees from both companies to the mangrove site.
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9/11 20th Anniversary Photo Exhibit to feature WKU student and faculty work from 2001 terrorist attack
It was September 11, 2001. Within a few hours after the World Trade Center towers fell and took a piece of America's heart with them, Western Kentucky University photojournalism students packed their cars with photography gear and headed north in search of answers. These students were not sure what they would find in New York, they just knew they had to be there. By the week's end, two faculty had joined them.
What they found was not just a story about smoldering buildings and twisted metal. They found stories about the people who worked in these buildings, the rescuers trying to save them, and the family and friends waiting to hear about the fate of their loved ones. By the following week, the WKU team was back at school with thousands of photographs and one goal: to share their stories with as many people as they could.
Twenty years later their images still resonate with us, even haunt us. We are reminded of the profound emotional toll September 11, 2001, had on our country. The images represent despair, but also hope and resilience.
On September 10, 2021, Ridley and Hull Wealth Management Group of Stifel, and The WKU School of Media will host an open house from noon to 4 p.m. at the Pushin Building at 400 E. Main St., Suite 100 in Bowling Green. Remarks will be at 1 p.m.
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With a cast of 30 and a 32-member orchestra onstage, the production of West Side Story that opens Friday is one of the biggest shows Irving's Lyric Stage has ever produced. It's directed by Grover Dale, a veteran Broadway dancer who originated the role of Snowboy in the 1957 production of the Bernstein-Sondheim musical. Choreographer Kate Swan, a graduate of Greenhill School, taught the young cast the notoriously difficult Jerome Robbins dance steps.
Main roles -- Maria, Tony, Anita, Bernardo, Riff -- went to Equity professionals, including some hired out of New York. But the Jets and the Sharks, the show's warring street gangs, are played by area dancers, many of them teenagers from Booker T. Washington School of Performing and Visual Arts.
At auditions last spring and rehearsals over the summer, we noticed one standout among the dance corps: Harry Nathan Feril, an 18-year-old Booker T. senior. The Grand Prairie native has been dancing since he was 7, and West Side Story marks his first musical theater role. Dale cast him as Diesel, the "big, dumb guy" among the Jets. Feril proved to be such a good actor, Dale also assigned him dialogue usually spoken by another character. Video proof and more, after the jump.
Here's what Feril says he likes about dancing: "However I am feeling, I can express it through movement."
And the coolest compliment to pay a dancer? "To say a dancer is fierce, which means you're amazing. Or your legs are ganked out, which means really flexible."
To prepare for West Side Story, Feril took voice lessons and attended summer "intensives" at the Martha Graham Dance Company in New York and with the Juilliard dance faculty. What has he learned from doing the show? "I had to gain the stamina you have to have during rehearsal. Even when you have nothing left inside, you dig deep and give something."
And yeah, he thinks he can dance, unlike some of those contestants on TV dance competitions.
"I think [those shows] give many dancers a shot at fulfilling their dreams of becoming a dancer, but I do not agree with some of their choices on the shows, such as keeping dancers who are not technically trained at all."


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Truth on Its Way to Half a Victory
This article discusses the proposed amendment of the Contempt of Court Act, 1971 which would seek to introduce "truth as a defence". Some suggestions are also offered.
This article discusses the proposed amendment of the Contempt of Court Act, 1971 which would seek to introduce "truth as a defence". Some suggestions are also offered.
n the new year of 2006 truth seems to be on its way to victory – at least half a victory. Truth was not a defence in a contempt case. But now an amendment in the Contempt of Court Act, 1971 has reportedly been cleared by the cabinet. This would seek to introduce "truth as a defence". The cabinet having accepted the proposed amendment, it is quite likely that it will sail through in the Parliament without much hitch since it was introduced at the time of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) but had since lapsed.
The basic position about truth as a defence in a contempt case is that for a commoner telling the truth is not a defence in a contempt case against him. Defence of an alleged contemner for the offence of scandalising a court has of late become a relevant issue in the context of liberalising society. Economic liberalisation must be accompanied by liberalisation in the legal field as well. There has been a widespread debate on the need to change the legal and judicial provisions of Section 4(A) of the Contempt of Courts Act 1971 regarding scandalising the court. This was in the context of several senior judges including the chief justice of the Supreme Court having admitted publicly that corruption existed in the judiciary.
British law is the only legal system, which retains the power of judges to punish their critics. Countries like India, which follow the British system also have that legacy. Historically, the concept of scandalising the court goes back to colonial times when the colonised population was not supposed to criticise judges. It is an anachronism now with changing judicial values. In the US it has changed. This principle was removed from American common law, because the US Supreme Court ruled that the concept of moving contempt for scandalising the court was not compatible with freedom of speech.
Truth as Defence
In testing what constitutes reasonableness, can truth be the main defence? The judicial pronouncements as they stand now do not permit truth as a defence in a contempt case (V M Kanade vs Madho Gadkari, editor, Loksatta 1989 Mah LJ 1078). Not only that. Each time you defend yourself saying that you have told the truth, you commit a fresh contempt. It becomes a continuing contempt. It is a well-settled legal proposition and does not need to be supported by many citations. However, the judgment of the Supreme Court in the case of Advocate-General vs Abraham George reported in AIR 1971 SC 221 is authoritative on the issue. It was posited in this case that a contemner's honest belief as to the truth of his own statement by itself cannot be an answer to the charge of contempt. Also in Perspective vs State of Maharashtra AIR 1971 SC 221 the Supreme Court has held that truth could be a defence in a case of libel but not contempt. The same view has been held in C K Daphtary vs O P Gupta AIR 1971 SC 1132. The unfortunate position is that not only is no evidence allowed to be led to establish the truth, the assumption is also made that the allegations are all false. "In short, this amounts to telling a person, 'your allegation is false because according to me it is false and there is no more to be said about the matter'" (Soli Sorabji in Advocate 1978, p 23).
There are some judgments, which propound the thesis of fair defence but do not exactly support truth as a defence. One of them is in the case of Bathinda Ramakrishna Reddy vs State of Madras, AIR 1952 SC 149 where the Supreme Court has said that if "the allegations were true obviously it would be to the benefit of public to bring matters into light". The Sanyal Committee dated February 28, 1963 considered fair criticism of judicial acts and decisions as defence (pp 43-46).
Not permitting truth as a defence in a contempt case goes directly against the following fundamental propositions:
(a) Witnesses in the courts are made to take oath that they will speak the truth and nothing but the truth. But the same truth stated in a contempt case is not a defence.
(b) Our national motto is "Satyam Eva Jayate". (c) From Vedas to Mahatma Gandhi, the story has been one of experiments based on truth. (d) The Bible says, "Ye shall know the truth and the true shall make you free".
Nobody suggests that in the name of truth, scurrilous and baseless insinuations will be allowed to go unpunished. But certainly the courts can distinguish truth from trash.
This proposition that truth should be allowed to be a defence in a contempt case has many distinguished supporters, Soli Sorabjee being one of them. Even Justice Krishna Iyer observed (in the case of Baradakanta vs Registrar of Orissa High Court AIR 1974 SC 710 at 735), that the cornerstone of contempt law is the accommodation of two constitutional values – the right of free speech and the right of independent justice. Harold Laski wrote in his article (published in Harvard Law Review in 1928) "Procedure for Constructive Contempt in England", "…the examination of what the Judge has done, the analysis of his reasoning, the weighing of his results, the discussion of his conduct are essential to the formation of the opinion, which in a democratic state, ultimately determines the trend of legislation …Without scrutiny of this kind the dangers of judicial conservatism will be immeasurable".
Since the present judicial enunciation that truth is not a defence in a contempt case could not be changed except by a decision by a large division bench of the Supreme Court, there was no other way but to introduce a statutory change by amending Section 4(A) of the Contempt of Court Act.
Contempt Law Amendment
The present proposition to amend the contempt law is good but not good enough. It does not go far enough. The whole issue is about whether the truth is in the "public interest" or not. The Constitution Review Commission had recommended the inclusion of the term "public interest" but the Parliament's standing committee had argued that the "public interest clause" should be deleted from the bill since there was a fear that the offender would be forced to establish the truth in the public interest failing which he would be hauled up for contempt. The bill is reported to have vested with the power of defining public interest with the court itself. This is more regressive than what the suggestion was by the parliamentary committee. My point here is that whether the courts are given expressly the power to define public interest or not, so long as the expression "public interest" occurs in the act, the court can always assume the power to interpret it. The jurisdiction of the court cannot be taken away. So the only remedy that I can give against reverting back to the old situation is that if the expression public interest is at all to be included, there should be a provision that the case would be tried by a different bench than the bench which is particularly offended by a statement or which is the initial mover of the case. This will bring in a certain amount of neutrality to the trial.
The second reason why an element of doubt about the success of the amendment still persists is that while the bill has merely proposed the amendment of the contempt act, no corresponding action is to be taken by the government to amend the Constitution. The Article 142(2) gives power to the Supreme Court to punish any contempt of itself. Similar power of the high court is in the Article 124 of the Constitution. The Constitution Review Commission has recommended that a mere amendment of the contempt law may not suffice because the power of the apex court and high courts to punish for contempt is recognised by the Constitution. An amendment to the Constitution could be introduced by providing for truth as a defence or by referring to any law being passed by the Parliament for this purpose.
The third reason why the present bill being accepted and recommended by the cabinet is not good enough is that it is silent on the recommendation of the Constitution Review Commission that the power of court to punish for contempt should be limited to the Supreme Court and high courts and as a privilege to the Parliament and the state legislatures. The recommendation was the following: "No other court, tribunal or authority should have or be conferred with, a power to punish for contempt of itself". It should have been an important step if the power was limited as suggested. A tribunal or a lower court in that case would have to make out a case for punishing for contempt against itself and file such a case before the high court against the alleged contemner. Cases of frivolous nature would then be ruled out and also fair criticism could be accommodated.
However, the step taken is in the right direction and that is why it is a half victory for truth. This would purify the judiciary in the fire of fair criticism by right thinking people of whom there is no dearth in this much maligned country.
Email: smukher2000@yahoo.com
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Just since Jan. 1, analyst projections for financial earnings went from a 10.7 percent gain all the way to 24 percent currently. Only energy, which has been the beneficiary of rising oil prices, has seen a higher net revision among the S&P 500's 11 sectors, according to investment research firm CFRA.
With financials comprising 14.7 percent of the index's market cap, the second highest after technology, such a big move could have important market consequences.
After all, the sector, as measured by the Financial Select Sector SPDR exchange-traded fund, is barely flat for 2018 after enjoying a robust run the previous year. A big earnings quarter implies some room for upside based on the stock performance.
CFRA expects banks to lead the way for financials, with earnings growth of 28.5 percent.
Friday will feature reports from Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase, PNC and Wells Fargo. They're expected to show respective earnings-per-share gains of $1.61, $2.28, $2.24 and $1.06, according to FactSet.
Analysts will be combing through the details for indications on where the sector is heading.
Though KBW considers the sector largely a buy, it actually has cut earnings-per-share estimates for most of the banks it covers at a time when other analysts are raising.
Specifically, it has reduced its calls on Bank of New York Mellon, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan Chase and Morgan Stanley. Bank of America and Wells Fargo are unchanged from earlier projections, while KBW has raised estimates for State Street.
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Elsewhere on Wall Street, the mood is essentially upbeat.
Goldman Sachs analysts said they "remain constructive" on the banking sector, with more than half the names in its coverage likely to top EPS estimates. The firm's analysts also see strong net interest margins and tax reform as positives, as well as increased volatility helping trading operations and higher interest rates boosting net interest income though having a negative effect on mortgages.


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The president is the head of state, elected for a five-year term by universal adult suffrage; a vice-president and a cabinet are appointed by the president
National Assembly; a 71-member unicameral legislature elected directly by universal adult suffrage for a five-year term
The president proposes judges for the Supreme Court; they are approved by the National Assembly and sit for terms of ten years; a system of appeal originates in courts of first instance, rising to the Supreme Court at the apex
The most recent elections (legislative and presidential) took place in May 2019; the next elections are due in May 2024
Laurentino Cortizo of the centre-left Partido Revolucionario Democrático (PRD) took office on July 1st 2019 for a five-year term. Mr Cortizo's party has 35 seats in the National Assembly, but has an alliance with the Movimiento Liberal Republicano Nacionalista (Molirena) party, which holds five seats, giving it a workable majority
Main political organisations
Government: PRD and Molirena
Opposition: Partido Panameñista (PP) and Cambio Democrático (CD)
President: Laurentino Cortizo (PRD)
Vice-president (also presidency minister): José Gabriel Carrizo (PRD)
Agricultural development: Augusto Valderrama (non-aligned)
Canal affairs: Aristides Royo (PRD)
Commerce & industry: Ramón Martínez de la Guardia (PRD)
Economy & finance: Héctor Alexander (PRD)
Education: Maruja Gorday de Villalobos (non-aligned)
Environment: Milciades Concepción (PRD)
Foreign relations: Alejandro Ferrer López (independent)
Government: Janaina Tewaney Mencomo (non-aligned)
Health: Luis Francisco Sucre (PRD)
Housing & land management: Rogelio Paredes (PRD)
Labour: Doris Zapata Acevedo (PRD)
Public works: Rafael Sabonge Vilar (PRD)
Security: Juan Pino (non-aligned)
Social development: María Inés Castillo (PRD)
Cortizo seeks cross-party support on contentious reforms
The national dialogue will focus on issues that go beyond the pandemic; action on the ongoing crisis is still required.


A real buzz is expected in and around The Den on Saturday evening when Premier League side Everton come to visit the capital for the 4th round of the FA Cup tie.
It will be a huge occasion for local fans who saw their team knock out the likes of Hull City thanks to a 2-1 victory in the previous round.
The Lions went all the way to the 6th round two years ago when they were eliminated by Tottenham Hotspur after beating three Premier League sides beforehand.
Claiming top flight scalps is not strange to Millwall who will certainly be looking to take advantage of their chances here against Everton.
The hosts are nowhere near promotional challenge in Championship and we can call this clash their game of the season.
They ended the impressive four-win thread (across competitions) with a disappointing 0-2 loss to Blackburn Rovers in the previous home fixture.
Nevertheless, Millwall bounced back last weekend when they claimed a point from Riverside. Neil Harris' men deserved a victory over Middlesbrough on the occasion, but they allowed a 90th-minute equalizer.
The two sides met each other exactly 13 years ago in the third round of the FA Cup.
The first leg saw a 1-1 draw at The Den, while the Toffees advanced thanks to a 1-0 victory in the replay at Goodison.
Both teams scored in five of six head to head affairs between these two likes.
Everton played hit and cold throughout the season in the Premier League. They dropped into the bottom half of the ladder after a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Southampton seven days ago. The loss ended a two-win thread across competitions for Claude Puel and his men.
The Toffees generally struggled for consistency on travels so far in the season. They won only 2, drew 3 and lost 6 of 11 away matches in Premier League. We expect a strong effort from the hosts and we will back them not to lose as the main betting option at the odds of 2.25.


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I bought two ebooks today and read them both immediately--sort of fell on them like a starving person. One I knew I'd like because JL Merrow. Duh Of course. I'd read her description of a town meeting (and those things are duller than the phone book). Plus from the review I'd read over at Dear Author, I'd figured I'd like the book, Muscling Through. Al, the hero, is a sweet block-of-wood oaf. I loved him, but not like that. Which is fine. Larry was almost worthy of him. I'm like Sarah--I didn't think I'd could cotton to a hero who is mentally challenged, but who couldn't like a man who's so direct and kind?
I bought the other book, Zero Factor by Stacycey "No E in Stacy" Gail (and not Gail Stacey, which I keep calling her) because I apparently have a thing for heroes who are ex-killing machine types. Machines changed to men by the love of a good woman (which isn't this story, not really) Hey, that's the best explanation I could …
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Which books did I like this week? It's more a week of not liking books -- and that's no fun. I did listen to the Princess Diary after all these years of trying to ignore its existence. Pop references sure did date that thing. A teenaged girl lusting after George Clooney and Harrison Ford; Madonna as news-worthy?
But that's fine. It was cute. It fit my mood. Not as appealing to me as Lockhart.
I know that I read at least one book I enjoyed and I can't begin to remember the title, the subject, the author. I do recall I made an attempt at a Laurel Hamilton, Swallowing Darkness, but it was book 8 and I hadn't read 1-7. (That's the reason I'll give for not lasting for more than a couple of chapters because we all know there are other reasons to give up, but someone like Beth could express it better).
Seriously this is sad--I can't remember what I've been reading. I'm turning on my Kindle. Looks like I'm currently reading an Ann Tyler, Noah's…
Seducing Miss Dunaway (a Victorian Romance) - All Romance Ebooks
See what I'm managing to do? Do you see what I, one of the least technologically astute person extant, has managed? Yes. The novella is now up at Kindle.
It's up at Smashwords.
It's up at Barnes and Noble.
It's at All Romance Ebooks.
This experience has convinced me that publishing is permanently moved to the strange, shifting sand-world, no looking back or you will turn into a pillar of salt.
I'm sticking with publishers, thank you. I like being associated with reputable companies.
But wow, that I could do this? Eez wild.
A New Novella by Kate
This is one I wrote and published on my own. (I didn't edit it. I'm not that dumb. Thanks, Linda and Laura) It's available through Smashwords and eventually it'll be up on Amazon. Only 99 cents! What a deal! For less than a cup of coffee you get a heartwarming tale. (get it? warming? like coffee, except cheaper?)
Buy this!
Here's a blurb:
Twelve years ago, a stranger's kiss helped Miss Dunaway reach her heart's desire by allowing her to escape the path to marriage. Now the gentleman has reappeared and his presence reminds her of pleasures she left behind.
Lord Fellington doesn't seem to recognize her, and it's absurd to suppose he'd recall the kisses they shared all those years earlier. After all, he has seen plenty of life, including tragedy. He apparently only regards her as the celebrated matron of the foundlings' home where he plans to atone for his role in his brother's death.
But Miss Dunaway has grown restless. After y…
as soon as you say the words, everything shifts
"The words" in that title equals anything, not the the big ILY phrase. Bet you thought that's what I meant because I'm a romance writer.
I just wrote an article for savvy authors (won't show up for weeks) and the topic is all about how I have self-discipline! Here are some tricks! I can make myself work without outside influences! As soon as I finished the article, I stopped working. Everything ground to a halt. It's noon and I haven't written a word of fiction--although at the moment that article counts.
I started craving more outside recognition, again. ("Love me, praise me, bring me wine. Tell me my prose smell sweet.") Insecurity about work arrived with a full orchestra's fanfare and a big banner saying "You Suck"
I'm not actually whining, okay, maybe I am a bit. MOSTLY I'm just snickering at how predictable people are. I'll get past this soon enough--maybe I'll go back to Beth's place which apparently has…
over at Renee Bagby's place and random junk
First chapter of the first book by me, Kate.
I just got to beta-read a Bonnie Dee story and you didn't. My life is good. That's two books I've beta-read this summer that I love. I wonder what happened to Heidi's story?
Another reason life is thumbs up, I got to wake up from the worst dream ever of a picnic in a field of bones. Standard nightmare B-grade movie visions of bone-y hands reaching from the earth. Bones rolling under our feet, making us trip and fall onto more bones, with just a thin layer of dirt and grass to disguise the sea of violent death.
Waking up from that means I'm still alive..... for the moment.
I have to drag a kid off to back-to-school shopping. We're not in an all-fired-big-ass-hurry but it's either that or get back to editing one of two stories lurking on my computer and when I say edit I mean rewrite nearly every painful word.
Snapshots from Our Vacation
No literal snaps, unless Alex sends them...What with college in our lives, family vacation has gone from a week to two days. From a cottage on a lake to a hotel room near the airport in Rhode Island. The 5 of us jammed into a 1 bedroom Homewood suite that really should have been one room.
BUT. Listen. It was great. You should be sad you weren't us.
--I don't get why that fire thing is so cool even when it's entirely cheesy and we joined the army of tourists crowding along the shores to watch. But the smell and crackle of the fire and the new age music and most especially (this is the important part for me) the silly chandeliers under the walking bridges all work perfectly. Yes. Thumbs up.
--A festival featuring Bolivia? Um. Columbia? Somewhere. We stumbled across something in the dark that featured a lot of dancers in glittery costumes and red underwear. Also big slabs of meat and empanadas sold from trucks. Two thumbs up and pass the napkins. Oh, and everyon…
Stop hinting at the question. I'll tell you.
Most months I make enough to cover about a week's grocery bill and maybe a pizza order --if we stick to plain pizza. I mean just enough pizza for the five of us. If one of the kids have a friend over, nope, not enough. If we were to translate this into the college bill, I'd say I'd cover a quarter credit a month, maybe.
Why am I writing this? Because people keep wondering about how much money I make and implying that I should make enough to do something about the car situation** by buying a brand new car. As in new? I don't think so.
I don't particularly mind telling you. I'm not being coy when I don't get specific with numbers because there's no knowing exactly what'll happen month to month. Most months I make more than $100 and less than $500.
Now you know.
**the minivan that wouldn't start last month now won't stop. I came to the stop sign at the end of the block, put my foot on the brakes--and as my foot slammed all the way …
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and I'll get sued for unfair use or something but it'll be worth it. (I think fenrislorsraiwrote it.)
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Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are quite popular. At the end of 2017, investors owned nearly $9 trillion in IRA assets, according to the Investment Company Institute, a trade association of U.S. investment companies.
Given these numbers, it probably wouldn't be surprising if you inherited an IRA someday. But what should you do with it?
First of all, you'll need to be aware of some basic rules. If your parent, or anyone other than your spouse, leaves you a traditional IRA - one in which contributions are typically tax-deductible and earnings can grow tax-deferred - you can transfer the money into an "inherited IRA," from which you'll need to take at least a minimum amount of money - technically called a "distribution" - each year, based on your life expectancy. These distributions are taxable at your regular income tax rate.
If you've inherited a Roth IRA, you also must take these minimum payouts, but the amounts won't count as taxable income, because your parents, or whoever left you the IRA, already paid taxes on the contributions that went into it. To make sure you fully understand all the guidelines on distributions and taxation of inherited IRAs, consult with your tax advisor.
• How much should I take out each year?
As mentioned above, you must take a distribution of at least a minimum amount from your inherited IRA each year - if you don't, you may be subject to a 50 percent penalty on the amount you should have taken. But you can take out more than the minimum.
In deciding how much to take, you'll need to evaluate a few factors. First, of course, is whether you need the extra money to help support your regular cash flow. It's possible you have other pools of income from which to draw, and, in some cases, it may be advantageous for you to tap these sources first. Another consideration is taxes - if you've inherited a traditional IRA, the more you take out each year, the bigger your tax bill may be.
• Should I keep the same investments?
Inheriting an IRA doesn't mean you're stuck with the original account owner's investment choices. You can change the investments to align with your goals and risk tolerance, both of which may change over time.
• How does the inherited IRA fit in with my overall financial strategy?
You'll need to consider how your newly inherited IRA fits in to the "big picture" of your financial strategy. Are you adding redundancies? If you keep the inherited IRA largely intact, how will it affect your current investment mix? Could the added income from required distributions change your retirement calculations or even enable you to retire earlier? You may want to consult with a financial professional about these and other questions related to your inherited IRA.
The person who left you an IRA worked hard for that money and thought enough of you to pass it on. Consequently, you'll want to respect this inheritance - and get the most out of it for as long as you can.


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How to grow strawberries. Strawberries are one of the easiest plants to grow in your garden, since they can grow just about anywhere. Find a spot that gets full sun, with rich topsoil, and is well-drained.... 15/02/2017 · Put the seeds in a covered transparent container and forget about it!
In addition, be sure your strawberry plants have adequate space to grow. There should be at least 12 inches between plants. Overcrowded plants are more prone to produce smaller yields of sour strawberries.... In all areas, strawberries can be allowed to grow into a vibrant green ground cover that requires little maintenance. The plants won't bear as heavily as more intensively managed plants, but they will still produce delicious berries, year after year.
Nothing beats fresh strawberries! If you are having trouble with tiny berries or small crops, here are 7 tips about how to grow strawberries correctly! If you are having trouble with tiny berries or small crops, here are 7 tips about how to grow strawberries correctly!
Strawberries grow well in a range of soils, and can tolerate different temperatures, although the fruit is sweetest when exposed to warm weather. They also grow well in pots or indoors, making them an easy plant to grow regardless of the space and conditions available to you.
Here are my tips on how to grow strawberries in your garden, whether you are growing a major crop on your plot or a plant or two in pots. 1. Always buy disease free, certified plants from a reliable source.


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Nobody Wants People to Die In the Pandemic
Chris Beck
The economy can wreck people's lives too.
About a week into this lockdown, I wrote to someone on Twitter that our authorities needed to be more creative, while still considering safety, about their restrictions on basic freedoms instead of instituting blanket policies such as denying all access to parks. The person immediately dismissed me as someone who "wants to see tens of thousands of people die." What a rotten thing to say, especially to someone you've been friendly with for several years. I understand that people's emotions are frayed at this time, but they need to check themselves.
Looking back, the divide that's developed was inevitable. Many who support a total lockdown indefinitely think they've staked out the moral high ground that gives them the right to say that those concerned with the economy (the greedy ones) wish death upon others. But this attitude doesn't bode well for the bipartisan consensus that'll be necessary to get through this pandemic as a society. Nobody "wants" anyone to die. Impugning the motives of those you disagree with is a sure way to damage the social fabric.
Do the authorities that set the speed limit at 75 miles per hour want people to die? If they valued every human life as much as the lockdown enthusiasts say, they'd have set the speed limit at 30, thereby eliminating just about every death. That isn't how public policy is set, or we'd all be driving much slower.
Many are playing a game of pretend now. They're acting as if public policy decisions are made from a moral point of view rather than by making tradeoffs between safety and the personal freedom that America was built upon. One of these fantasists is New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who recently talked about how precious every life is while discussing his strict lockdown policies for the entire state. Cuomo was speaking about human life in moral terms, but he was grandstanding because, as a maker of public policy, he knows that life isn't considered sacred in that arena. Speed limits, for example, are set at a level that allows for an "acceptable" number of deaths in the pursuit of economic efficiency. It's a cold-blooded calculation.
Cuomo was disingenuous and demagogic, something made more aggravating by the fact that it took him about two months to realize that the New York City subways, probably the main spreaders of the virus, needed to be sanitized daily. Still, his stock continues to rise because he talks about the sanctity of every single human life, which makes him appear to be a strong, compassionate leader.
The essential calculation this nation needs to make is what level of risk we're able to tolerate, as Cuomo's zero-risk approach isn't sustainable. On the Democratic side, there's a reluctance to face this reality—even a hostility to it. One of their tactics to avoid even discussing risk assessment is to suggest that there's a Republican push to roll the dice by opening up the economy with no added precautions. This isn't the case, but the media won't cover this angle.
People say, "Just do what the science says," but we have to be careful when "experts" speak out. Lauren Meyers is an integrative biology professor at the University of Texas at Austin. When Gov. Greg Abbott opened businesses on May 1, with restrictions, the professor addressed the issue to the Austin city council: "To minimize deaths and minimize hospitalizations the answer will be to stay fully locked down or as locked down as you can for the longest period of time." Anyone could tell you that, but how long is "as long as you can"? The professor doesn't get that Abbott's main goal can't be to minimize deaths for the longest period of time. The economic consequences of that public policy would destroy too many lives. Meyers' science can't tell us how to weigh the potential COVID-19 deaths against all the jobs lost, the suicides, the hunger, the vital surgeries that people aren't getting because they don't want to go to a hospital, and the drug overdose deaths that will happen. She understands only half the issue.
Militarize this authoritarian zero-risk mentality and you get a Texas SWAT team with the sheriff riding in on an armored vehicle to raid a peaceful protest at Big Daddy Zane's bar in West Odessa, which was reopened illegally. Using a megaphone, the sheriff ordered everyone to put their hands in the air while yelling at some that he couldn't see their hands. Given the police insistence that citizens comply with their commands, someone could've gotten shot for going to a bar.
A Texas woman who opened her hair salon a week before it was allowed—she said her kids needed food—was sentenced to a week in jail at a time when prisoners are being released from jails because of the coronavirus. We better wake up from this pipedream that our leaders are going to lick this virus while simultaneously salvaging the economy.
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In its vision and values, Henkel has declared its dedication to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Recognising the need to harmonise economic, ecological and social goals, Henkel actively accepts responsibility within its sphere of influence and thus contributes to the global implementation of sustainable solutions. As a visible sign of its commitment, in July 2003 Henkel announced its participation in the United Nations' Global Compact. Pritt stands behind this promise, as the brand's core product is based on 90% natural and renewable ingredients (Incl. water). Moreover, the brand is also actively engaged in improving the quality of education, not only inside the classroom of consumers, but also that of children around the globe.
Environmental protection, health and safety and quality aspects have been given top priority at Henkel for decades. Continuous improvement in these areas is an integral part of our vision and values. Outstanding quality of our products means more than convenience and high performance. It includes all-encompassing product safety and ecological compatibility. Customers and consumers alike can depend upon the fact that Henkel products and technologies have been tested thoroughly to ensure that, when used as intended, they are safe for health and the environment. Pritt, as a known brand for children, has these beliefs and goals very present. Their original glue stick, made with 90% natural ingredients (Incl. water), is safe for children's use.
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In 1991, Henkel started to develop alternatives to a variety of raw materials. For the Pritt Stick, Henkel was the first to replace mineral oil-based raw materials with suitable renewable raw materials. The prospect of finding a substitute raw material that would reduce dependence on mineral oil-based polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) was also economically interesting, as the great demand for PVP was met by just a few suppliers.
The quality of the glue stick made with an alternative raw material had to be at least equal to that of the existing product. Starch ether was identified as a potential alternative raw material, as starch has good adhesive properties when it is appropriately chemically modified. After a development period and a test phase of two years, consumer tests were successfully concluded and the first generation of the starch-based Pritt Stick was produced. In 2000, PVP was finally completely replaced. Since 2003, the formula has consisted of more than 90% natural ingredients, such as potato starch, sugar and water.
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Many rankings and awards acknowledge Henkel as a global leader in sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). We embraced these ideals many decades ago and we are already working on solutions to the problems of our age, such as the growing threat of climate change. With this in mind, we are consistently optimising all of our brands and technologies in three phases of their life cycle: research and development, production, and use.
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This easy to make Mint Chocolate Mousse is light, airy, and a perfect way to end a meal.
Mousse is one of my favourite desserts to make and eat. It's so incredibly easy to prepare and the light and airy texture makes it an absolute delight to eat.
The other great thing about mousse is the very short list of ingredients (only 5!) and short list of steps to prepare it. The hardest part is waiting for the mousse to chill!
This is a great dessert to serve to guests as you can make it ahead in the morning and then leave it to chill until you are ready to serve, leaving more time for you to enjoy your company.
Since the mint chocolate flavor is of course the star of this dessert, make sure you use a good quality chocolate. I used Lindt Mint Chocolate and it works wonderfully.
1. Melt the chocolate together with the cream. Stir well so that it is smooth and glossy.
2. Whisk the egg whites and sugar until it forms peak that are able to stand up by themselves.
3. Fold the melted chocolate into the double cream and fold this gently into the egg whites.
4. Spoon into 4 individual glasses and place in the refrigerator to chill.
I have not had mousse in ages. Thanks for the lovely recipe and reminder!
This looks fantastic and I love the pictures. Chocolate mousse has always been one of my favorites, I like that you have added mint!!
Love the mint you added. Nice pic.
This mousse looks so luscious. Love the mint! :) Your new website is awesome! Beautiful.
Probably my 2 favorite flavors! This looks so awesome! Yum!
Mousse is my absolute favourite dessert. I am loving this chocolate mint version.
Love that you made this mousse minty and chocolaty! Also love how easy it is to make. What a treat!


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Being the principal of Farmington View Elementary School is a tremendous honor and is the best job in the world. Each day I am thrilled to work with such a caring and dedicated staff and families. I am excited to bring my skills as an educational leader to your son's/daughter's school and to collaborate with you as a partner in education to ensure your child's success.
Along with staff, I will work hard to continue the legacy of success established at Farmington View by building strong relationships with parents, students, staff, and community partners. We will focus on character education initiatives through Positive Behavior Intervention Support, Capturing Kids Hearts, fostering a nurturing, safe environment for children, use of data to inform instruction, consistent implementation of newly adopted English Language Arts to increase students' achievement, by providing exciting and challenging enrichment opportunities for all students.
The diverse student population at Farmington View Elementary School provides everyone with an awareness and appreciation for all cultures. The Farmington View staff are passionate, dedicated educators who set high standards of achievement so our young scholars can be successful. We are determined to drive rigorous engagement in literacy, writing, math, and science, and provide individualized opportunities for student growth. To ensure this happens, we collaborate regularly around student learning, challenge one another, and seek to continuously improve in teaching and learning. We set high expectations for ourselves and our young scholars, and work together in the process of achieving those expectations.
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Un popiah est un rouleau de printemps commun à Taïwan, Singapour, en Malaisie, en Thaïlande et au Myanmar (où il est appelé kawpyan).

En thaïlandais, on dit popiah sot, équivalent de « frais » pour le rouleau non cuit (rouleau de printemps), et popiah souk, qui veut dire « cuit » (correspondant au nem rán).

Voir aussi

Cuisine thaïlandaise
Cuisine taïwanaise
Crêpe