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Material and corrosion

Material Selection

Material Selection for Plants and pipelines

CESCOR provides engineering services for the materials selection in the following sectors:

  • Oil up-stream and mid-stream
  • Chemistry and petrochemistry
  • Pharmaceutical and food.

In the sector of oil and gas production, the process of material selection interests the following structures, installed both to earth and at sea:

  • Oil production and water and gas re-injection wells
  • Functional units and utilities in plants for the treatment of oil and gas
  • Pipes for the collection, the re-injection, the transfer and the exporting of fluids

The material selection engineering identifies, for every component, the most suitable materials from the point of view of their resistance to aggressive environments - inside and outside - and their economic advantage. The aspects correlated to such choice are treated, especially those concerning metallurgy and welding. The material selection is supported by a strong analysis of corrosion and completed by the identification of adequate corrosion control systems and of those requirements for particular services like sour service and low temperatures. Another important part of such activity is the preparation of material selection sketches in AutoCAD format in order to visualize on the process schemes the materials and the selected corrosion control methods.

Metallurgy & Welding

Metallurgical requirements of metallic materials and welding.

CESCOR provides professional support within the frame of materials and pipes for the transportation of hydrocarbons and other fluids in the oil sector. Main activities are:

  • The definition of metallurgical requirements of pipe components (fittings, flanges, insulating joints, valves)
  • The definition of welding requirements
  • The evaluation and technical comparison of suppliers offers
  • The analysis of the documentation provided by suppliers and of the materials testing results
  • The inspections for the quality control on suppliers productive sites

Technical documentation produced consists of:

  • Specifications and datasheet of the pipes.
  • Specifications of welding
  • Schemes of alignment for the technical evaluation of the offers.
  • Comment sheets for the management of technical comments with the suppliers.
  • Evaluation reports on the inspected data and on the material testing
  • Reports on the inspections on productive sites (Factory Assessment Testing. FAT)

CESCOR developed specific competences on:

  • Pipes in carbon steel.
  • Pipes in corrosion resistant alloys (CRAs).
  • Pipes in carbon steel plated with corrosion resistant alloys (clad pipes and lined pipes)

Corrosion Monitoring

Monitoring systems design of internal corrosion

CESCOR designs and optimizes monitoring systems for the internal corrosion on oil and gas treatment plants The most common probes, both of intrusive and non-intrusive types, are:
  • Corrosion coupons
  • Electical resistance ER probes
  • Linear Polarization probes (LPR probes)
  • Probes for the sand content survey (sand probes).
  • Probes for the bacterial charge survey (bio probes).
  • Fixed probes for the measurement of the pipe thickness
The activity consists in identifying the most suitable typology of the probe for the survey of a determined mechanism of degradation, the necessary number of probes and the correct positioning of the same inside the plant. The requirements of substitution and or maintenance frequency of the probes and of corrosion data management are integral part of the activities.

Chemical Treatments

Chemical treatments for the control of corrosion

The treatment through chemical products of process fluids is a system largely used in the oil industry for the control of corrosiveness of the fluids and often the use of determined materials exposed to aggressive fluids is subordinated to the correct application of one or more chemical treatments. The most frequent chemical treatments used for the control of corrosion are:
  • Corrosion inhibitors
  • Biocides
  • Oxygen and H2S scavengers
  • Glycol
  • PH Stabilizers
During the project phase CESCOR prepares specifications for the definition of the followings aspects:

  • Evaluation of opportunity and necessity to treat the fluids with chemical products.
  • Selection of treatment typologies and injection methods.
  • Definition of chemical dosages
  • Selection and qualification of chemical product
During the phase of exercise CESCOR evaluates the performance of the chemical treatments applied based on the available inspected results and on those related to a components failure.

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Despite the odds of defeating Facebook, last month Google introduced its new social networking site, Google Plus. The limited introductory trial met great reviews and posed the question, “Can Google Plus crush Facebook?”

Even with the new network’s uniqueness, probably not.

With 750 million users, Facebook is an integral part of too many lives. Still, Google Plus can put a dent in Facebook because people love to explore and try something different. Google’s attempt to challenge the social networking leader with something better, begs the question: “How easy is it for something new to come along and damage your business?”

Eventually, in business, everything evolves into something better. In the eyes of consumers, what once was great eventually becomes mediocre and worn out.

The business lessons here are eye-opening:

  • No matter your company’s popularity or business sector, it is always vulnerable to something better, different and innovative.
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Avoid These Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes

Of all the different reasons cited for not addressing estate planning, not being rich enough seems to make it on the list for many people in Florida. Unfortunately, this is also one of the most damaging misconceptions: According to Forbes, one of the top myths about estate planning is lack of wealth or assets to pass on to surviving loved ones. By falling into this mistaken line of thinking, you leave behind hassles in dealing with your assets, increase the potential for disputes, and increase the costs of estate administration.

However, even once you get over the fiction that you need to be rich and famous to have an estate plan, there are plenty of opportunities to err. You might be surprised to learn the mistakes celebrities make despite having access to large bank accounts and other resources. Working with a skilled Pasco County estate planning lawyer will ensure you avoid such errors as:

Not Having a Will

The world was in shock after musician Prince’s death, but not only because he was just 57 years old. The entertainer did not have a will, so his $300 million estate went through the intestate probate process. Under these laws, Prince’s siblings split their inheritance six ways, since he did not have a surviving spouse, children, or parents.

Failing to Update Estate Planning

Singer Whitney Houston did not make the basic mistake of not having a will, but she did overlook a key aspect of estate planning: Updating documents as necessary to reflect life changes. Houston’s existing will was executed before the birth of her only child. While daughter Bobbi Kristina still received a portion of the estate, there are concerns when giving a 21-year-old millions of dollars directly.

Neglecting to Fund a Trust

Michael Jackson took advantage of a wise estate planning tool by creating a trust, but his mistake was not placing any assets in it. Failing to fund a trust negates the point of creating it, so any assets owned by the superstar individually must go through the probate process which can be far more costly and may not have the end result you had planned for.

Not Accounting for Tax Planning

Prior to his death in June 2013, actor James Gandolfini provided for his surviving spouse, children, and siblings in his will. However, he did not implement tax planning. It is important for high net worth individuals to consider federal and state estate tax laws in planning, since trusts can be an effective tool.

Concealing a Will or Other Estate Planning Documents

Olympic gold medalist Florence Griffith Joyner created a will before her death in 1998, but she committed a common mistake by concealing the document. Many people assume this “safekeeping” is a smart strategy, but it can create problems when loved ones need to find your will.

Avoid Mistakes by Working with a Florida Estate Planning Attorney

 These estate planning mistakes by the rich and famous demonstrate that wealth is not the only factor to consider when making arrangements for your final affairs. To learn how an experienced Dade City estate planning lawyer can help you avoid errors, please call 352-567-0055 to reach The Law Office of Laurie R. Chane. We can set up a consultation to go over your details at our office.

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  • "Chantaco needs to be played as much with your head as with your feet"

    Jean Garaialde
    The french professional golfer with the hightest number of wins

  • "The short technical course of Chantaco suits women's golf perfectly. It's a course that needs to be treated with respect and calls for a firm strategy."

    Céline Herbin
    Winner of the Lacoste Ladies French Open in 2015

  • "A visitor declared:"it smells of golf here!!!Golfing traditions, famous sporting events all mixed up with old fashionned charm."

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  • "Born in the farm closed to the hole number 1, almost sixty years ago, I have started as a caddie at ten. By this time, M. René Lacoste showed interest to me and Bernard Pascassio. We received as a present a set of clubs to share with us. From that moment, we never stopped playing golf!"

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    Catherine Lacoste
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  • "Here you can tee off with a lawyer or a house painter, and you will meet up on the green with a fisherman just back from selling his fishes on the quayside"

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    Renowned journalist from l'Equipe

  • "i like this course because it is varied, with sometimes hits on the slope, it amuses me like in Evian"

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Tour Name : 10 Days Himalayan Yoga Tour

Tour Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days

Destination Covered : Delhi – Haridwar – Rishikesh – Delhi

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Day 01: Arriving at Delhi

Our representative will receive you at Delhi airport/ railway station and assist you to the hotel pre-booked for you for checking-in. Spend the rest of the day in leisure and exploring the neighbouring regions on foot, enjoying the street food and other activities. Spend the night at the Delhi hotel.

Day 02: At Delhi

Post breakfast on day 2 you will explore the tourist spots of the National Capital which includes the ‘Akshardham’ temple in which you can opt for boat ride while watching an ‘Indian Heritage’ documentary. Post lunch you can visit the ‘Puran Qila’, the ‘Qutub Minar’, the ‘Red Fort’ and ‘India Gate’. Return to the hotel for spending the night.

Day 03: Delhi to Haridwar

Day 3 starts with breakfast after which you will be assisted for boarding the train to Haridwar. As you reach Haridwar you will be taken to the hotel that has been booked in advance, for your lodging. After checking-in you can rest for the day or opt to visit the temples of this place along with taking a dip into the waters of Ganges. Be a part of the ‘Evening Aarti’ at ‘Har-ki-Pauri’ and get back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04: At Haridwar
Har Ki Pauri
Day 4 will start with a yoga session for two hours. The breakfast served to you will also be light according to your instructor’s guidelines. Post the yoga session as well as breakfast you can leave for sightseeing. First you will start with visiting the ancient temple of ‘Daksha’, dedicated to Shiva. Then you will move on the ‘Shivlingam’ visit that is made out of mercury solidified. In the evening you will have another session of yoga after which you can stroll in the ‘Har-ki-Paudi’ for evening Aarti and then spend the night in the resort.

Day 05: Haridwar Continued

Day 5 calls for another morning yoga session. After you have your ‘yogic breakfast’ you will visit the ‘Chandi Devi’ temple that is situated on top of a hill. You can either opt for trekking up to the hill or take a ‘cable car’ ride instead. As you reach the top you will be exposed to an amazing and mesmerizing ambience overlooking the town of Haridwar. In the afternoon learn more about Ayurveda and Yoga through books and in the evening you can site for yet another session of yoga. Have your dinner and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 06: Haridwar to Rajaji National Park

Day 6 will start with another session of yoga followed by breakfast. After freshening up you can visit the Rajaji National Park for spotting wildlife species such as elephants, tigers, ghorals, deer and leopards while on your safari ride. This national park shelters more than 400 bird species if you are a bird lover. In the later part of the day you can visit the local Gujjar tribe and learn more about their lifestyle. Get back to the hotel for another session of yoga after which you will be served dinner and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 07: Haridwar Continued

In the morning of day 7 you will have one more session of yoga. After a light breakfast you will get to interact with the experts in yoga for more information on meditation and yoga. The day 7 Afternoon will be dedicated to a meeting with astrologer to help you solve your queries related to the future. In the evening you can visit the local bazaar for shopping. Dinner will be served at the hotel and spend the night in the hotel.

Day 08: Haridwar to Rishikesh
Yoga in Rishikesh
After your regular session of yoga on day 8 you will have breakfast and leave for Rishikesh by road. This place is famous for the meditation and yoga ashrams along with the temples. As you arrive here you will check-in at the camp and rest for some time. Go for a stroll in the later part of the day and then be back for dinner, bonfire and night stay.

Day 09: At Rishikesh

Day 9 in Rishikesh will start with another session of yoga and after breakfast you will go for river rafting on the Ganges River. Rishikesh rafting is considered pretty difficult. While rafting, you will be exposed to the grade 3 level of rapids along an 18 km stretch. Rest the afternoon and have dinner along with bonfire at night. Overnight enjoy stay at the camp.

Day 10: Rishikesh to Delhi

On the final day you will start for Haridwar railway station and once you reach Delhi you will be escorted by the our representative to the Delhi airport/ railway station to get back home with a healthy body and stress-free relaxed mind.

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Unifrog’s mission

We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counselors to manage the progression process effectively.

Our outlook is global - we work with schools and universities all over the world, from the US to New Zealand, and from Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity taught in English, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.

We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with more than a third of UK secondary schools and hundreds of international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our partners, in terms of how much they use our platform, and in terms of the breadth of products we offer.

Our team is at the heart of our business and is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they can reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background, we would like to strongly encourage you to apply. In advance of applying if you have any questions about working at Unifrog, please contact our UK Diversity Champion, Samar (details on our website).

The role and your key responsibilities

As an Account Manager, your role is to make sure that all partners in your area make the most out of the Unifrog platform. You’ll build and maintain excellent working relationships with your partner schools and provide expert guidance on how to embed the platform across the whole school.

You will cover your own area of the country - the North East, West Lakes and Scotland - with occasional travel to these locations (on average 1 day per week).

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Work with schools to provide resources and strategies which maximise staff and student engagement with Unifrog, identifying and promoting best practice across partner schools.
  • Deliver targeted training sessions to staff within our partner schools via workshops and presentations, delivered remotely or in person (subject to guidelines).
  • Work with your partner Area Manager to improve Unifrog engagement.
  • Monitor and analyse usage across partner schools; identifying schools that need additional support to use the platform effectively.
  • Listen to teachers and students about how we can improve our customer service and the Unifrog platform.
  • Attend conferences and CPD events on behalf of Unifrog (subject to guidelines).

Working together

You’ll work alongside an Area Manager in your region, as well as people in our Partner Success and Account Management teams. You’ll be line-managed by our Head of UK Account Management.

Essential skills and experiences

  • Strong communication skills – written, over the phone and on video calls.
  • Track record of excellent relationship management.
  • Extremely well organized.
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Active listening and objection handling skills.
  • A background and interest in education would be an advantage.
  • Proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

Key benefits

  • Become part of a committed, dynamic and growing team. We want to build our team for the long term – if you do well, we will do our best to make sure you want to stay at the company for a long time.
  • Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.
  • Subject to your own and the company’s performance, in addition to your salary you will earn both a termly bonus and an annual bonus.
  • Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.
  • People-focused, working closely with staff in our partner schools.
  • Join one of the most talked about edtech startups and help transform careers and destinations in schools.
  • For details of further benefits we offer our staff, please see the jobs page of our website.

Inclusion and diversity at Unifrog

Within the company we try to foster a culture of innovation, and a happy working environment, both because this is the right thing to do, and because we think this results in the most effective team. To this end we believe in open communication, celebrating successes, supporting each other, not being afraid to be wrong or to fail, and promoting good ideas wherever they come from. We also believe in the power of diversity in all its forms, including in terms of culture, education history, religion, age, socio-economic background, race, gender, sexual orientation, personality, life experiences and disability. We want to encourage applicants from every different background to apply for our roles, and add their perspectives to our team.

Key details

  • Base salary of £32,000 per annum (pro rata), plus bonuses.
  • Part-time (four days per week).
  • 28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays); the vast majority of these need to be taken during school holidays.
  • Working hours are 9am to 6pm – some days you may need to start earlier but you can finish earlier as a result.
  • Full UK driving license is essential.
  • All travel expenses covered and car allowance paid.
  • Candidate ideally based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Carlisle or surrounding areas.
  • Home based with some travel to schools.
  • Start date: as soon as possible, though we will be flexible for the right candidate.
  • To discuss any details about the role before applying please contact Stephen (details on our website).
  • To discuss working at Unifrog from a diversity perspective please contact Samar (details on our website).

Application and interview details

  • Deadline: 14th July 2021
  • To apply, please visit our website to upload your CV and answer the questions below:

    1. Why do you want to work for Unifrog? (200 words)
    2. With reference to the job description, what makes you an excellent candidate for this role? (500 words)
  • The next stage of the application process will be a short task over the phone. We will schedule these tasks throughout the application window so we encourage you to apply early.
  • Final interviews will be held by Zoom, w/c 19th July 2021.
  • We can only consider applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the EU.
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Charles Theodore Murr asks how betrayal affects the mind of the betrayed. What is it like for a fundamentally good man to be betrayed by people he trusts implicitly? Worse, by those he calls friends? “God help you when a friend sets out to betray you,” a mentor tells Charlie Maurer at the beginning of The Society of Judas, “Your enemies can’t betray you, Charlie, only a friend can betray – but when friends collaborate for a betrayal…who could emerge victorious against[…]a whole society of Judas’?”

Set in Rome, central Mexico, and New York during the 1970’s and 80’s, The Society of Judas is a web of intrigue. The novel is not for the faint of heart, yet it warrants laughter and tenderness alike.

The story of a good but flawed priest working out his salvation with fear and trembling in Mexico, is reminiscent of Graham Greene’s The Power and the Glory. In its assemblage of utterly bizarre characters and insane plot twists, it is echoes hints of John Kennedy Toole’s The Confederacy of Dunces.

It is the story of one man’s life, told in the form of a novel. Lacking the artificial unity a fictional account, it displays instead the strange inscrutability of real human life. Charlie Mauer, along with the reader, wonders at the mysteries of God’s providence. Like the pilgrim Dante begging Saint Peter Damian for his life’s meaning, Charlie Mauer wonders at the reason for all the trying tumult in his life. Like Job at catastrophe’s end, he is left, in the end, not with questions about the whys and wherefores of God, but with God’s questions to him about himself. Like Job, he comes to see that the questions of God are far more satiating than the answers of men.

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The Magic in Taking a Deep Breath

Breathing practices shift the stress-response system into a healthier balance by activating the healing, recharging part of the nervous system while quieting the defensive, energy-burning parts. In other words, the sympathetic nervous system (the primal "fight, flight" system) takes a step back, and the parasympathetic nervous system (the "rest and digest" or "calm and connect" system) is activated.

This has an immediate effect on all the body's systems. The heart, lungs, and brain become synchronized, resulting in increased blood flow and oxygen intake and inducing up to a tenfold improvement in heart-rate variability (a biological measure of stress resilience). All of this beneficial activity results in a stronger sense of calm and clarity — a perfect example of the feedback loop we call the mind/body connection.

Deep breathing exercises and techniques offered through yoga and meditation offer increased oxygen flow through the body, essential for fat burning and cellular efficiency, thus boosting metabolism. Deep breathing helps supply your body with adequate amounts of oxygen for optimal function. So do it while you exercise as well.

Pay attention to how you breathe by engaging in breathing awareness exercises. For example, place one hand on your stomach where you should detect the most movement when you breathe. If you can't feel this movement, you're not breathing deeply enough. Sitting tall, inhale through your nose, this time making sure that the shoulders move back, the chest expands and the abdominal wall expands during your breath. This will help you understand which muscles and movements are essential for full expansion of the lungs. Exhale through your mouth. Repeat this exercise several times for the best benefits of cellular oxygenation

Breath awareness practice can be as simple taking five or six slow, deep breaths for enhancing heart-rate variability. You can always use conscious breathing during stressful moments, but integrating it into your daily life will give you even better results: The more you practice, the more you'll increase your stress resilience and your physical and emotional balance.

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Roy Hodgson and Geoff Thomas recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

Roy Hodgson has been awarded a CBE in the Queens’ Birthday Honours List, while former Palace captain Geoff Thomas is given an MBE.

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Hodgson, who departed Selhurst Park this summer after four years in charge of the club, is rewarded for services to football, after a phenomenal career as a manager that spanned almost half a century from his first role in Sweden in 1976 to becoming coach of the England national side in 2012.

Thomas, who captained Crystal Palace to the 1990 FA Cup final and the 1991 Zenith Data Systems Cup victory at Wembley, is recognised for his charity work.


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This Actress Had a Much Easier Time Joining the Royal Family Than Meghan Markle

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex did not have the easiest time joining the royal family. From the moment news of her relationship with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex became public, people started scrutinizing her. And it wasn’t any better in the royal family either. Some people might say that the royals’ treatment of Meghan had to do with her being an actress beforehand but there’s another actress who did just fine melding into the royal lifestyle.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex | Karwai Tang/WireImage

Harry had to protect Meghan Markle from the beginning

Harry was enamored with Meghan from their first date, according to Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of A Modern Family by royal experts Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand.

“When he first started seeing her, Harry, sensitive to even the slightest hint of prejudice, had fallouts within his own circle,” the book reads. “When some questioned his new relationship, and whether she was suitable, he would wonder, ‘Is this about race? Is it snobbery?’ An old friend of Harry’s spent an afternoon gossiping about Meghan, making disparaging remarks about her Hollywood background. Word got back to Harry, and the prince immediately cut him off. If he was willing to confront those close to him, when it came to the media, Harry was poised for outright war.”

Even Harry’s brother Prince William tried to dissuade him from dating Meghan.

“‘Don’t feel you need to rush this,’ William told Harry, according to sources. ‘Take as much time as you need to get to know this girl,’” the book states.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex | Karwai Tang/WireImage

RELATED: Did the New Tell-All Book Cause Meghan Markle to Change Her Birthday Plans?

After Harry and Meghan got married, the scrutiny continued and became more severe. Meghan was attacked in the media for everything she did from holding her pregnant belly to wearing jeans. Things eventually got so bad that Prince Harry decided to step away from his family altogether. This year, he and Meghan stepped down from their roles as working royals and moved to America.

Even before they moved, one could argue that Meghan and Harry were already being subtly ousted from the family as they were left out of the queen’s Christmas broadcast in 2019, which is especially weird given that Archie had just been born that year.

Which actress had an easier time becoming royal?

Meghan isn’t the first actress to marry into Harry’s family. Nine years earlier, British actress, Sophie Winkleman joined the family by marrying Lord Frederick Windsor, who is the son of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. And according to her, the transition was very easy.

“I’ve been incredibly welcomed with open arms by all of them. I haven’t had a single negative experience,” the Two and a Half Men actress told The Times.

She even continued acting after joining the family.

Lady Sophie Windsor and Lord Frederick Windsor
Lady Sophie Windsor and Lord Frederick Windsor | Nick Harvey/WireImage

“The Queen’s been wonderful, Prince Charles has been wonderful, Prince William’s been heaven,” she said. “They’d never tell me off at all if I wanted to play some [racy] role. Everyone’s looked after me.”

Though Winkleman (now Lady Sophie Windsor) went through a similar transition from actress to royal as Meghan, she hasn’t been able to help the Duchess of Sussex or give her much advice on handling things.

“I’ve met her a few times over here, but not well enough to get to know her,” Winklemen told the outlet.


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IUPAC name L-Selenocysteine
CAS number 10236-58-5
Molecular formula C3H7NO2Se
Molar mass 168.053 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Selenocysteine is an amino acid that is present in several enzymes (for example glutathione peroxidases, tetraiodothyronine 5' deiodinases, thioredoxin reductases, formate dehydrogenases, glycine reductases and some hydrogenases).

The joint nomenclature committee of the IUPAC/IUBMB has officially recommended the three-letter symbol Sec and the one-letter symbol U for selenocysteine.[1]

Selenocysteine has a structure similar to cysteine, but with an atom of selenium taking the place of the usual sulfur. Proteins that contain one or more selenocysteine residues are called selenoproteins.

Unlike other amino acids present in biological proteins, however, it is not coded for directly in the genetic code. Selenocysteine is encoded in a special way by a UGA codon, which is normally a stop codon. The UGA codon is made to encode selenocysteine by the presence of a SECIS element (SElenoCysteine Insertion Sequence) in the mRNA. The SECIS element is defined by characteristic nucleotide sequences and secondary structure base-pairing patterns. In eubacteria, the SECIS element is located immediately following the UGA codon within the reading frame for the selenoprotein. In archaea and in eukaryotes, the SECIS element is in the 3' untranslated region (3' UTR) of the mRNA, and can direct multiple UGA codons to encode selenocysteine residues. When cells are grown in the absence of selenium, translation of selenoproteins terminates at the UGA codon, resulting in a truncated, nonfunctional enzyme.

Like the other amino acids used by cells, selenocysteine has a specialized tRNA. The primary and secondary structure of selenocysteine tRNA, tRNA(Sec), differ from those of standard tRNAs in several respects, most notably in having an 8-base (bacteria) or 9-base (eukaryotes) pair acceptor stem, a long variable region arm, and substitutions at several well-conserved base positions. The selenocysteine tRNAs are initially charged with serine by seryl-tRNA ligase, but the resulting Ser-tRNA(Sec) is not used for translation because it is not recognised by the normal translation factor (EF-Tu in bacteria, EF1-alpha in eukaryotes). Rather, the tRNA-bound seryl residue is converted to a selenocysteyl-residue by the pyridoxal phosphate-containing enzyme selenocysteine synthase. Finally, the resulting Sec-tRNA(Sec) is specifically bound to an alternative translational elongation factor (SelB or mSelB) which delivers it in a targeted manner to the ribosomes translating mRNAs for selenoproteins. The specificity of this delivery mechanism is brought about by the presence of an extra protein domain (in bacterial SelB) or an extra subunit (SBP-2 for eukaryotic mSelB) which bind to the corresponding RNA secondary structures formed by the SecIS elements in selenoprotein mRNAs. The SecIS elements of bacterial selenoproteins (as far as analysed) are located within the coding sequences immediately following the UGA codons for selenocysteine, those of Eukarya and Archaea are located in the 3' UTR of the respective mRNAs. In addition, at least one case has been described for an archaeal selenoprotein mRNA containing its SecIS in the 5' UTR.

See also

  • Sodium selenite
  • Pyrrolysine, another amino acid not in the basic set of 20.

  1. ^ IUPAC-IUBMB Joint Commission on Biochemical Nomenclature (JCBN) and Nomenclature Committee of IUBMB (NC-IUBMB) (1999). "Newsletter 1999" (reprint, with permission). European Journal of Biochemistry 264 (2): 607-609. doi:10.1046/j.1432-1327.1999.news99.x.

Further reading

  • F. Zinoni, A. Birkmann, T. C. Stadtman and A. Bock (1986). "Nucleotide Sequence and Expression of the Selenocysteine-Containing Polypeptide of Formate Dehydrogenase (Formate-hydrogen-lyase-Linked) from Escherichia coli". PNAS 83 (13): 4650-4654. PMID 2941757.
  • F. Zinoni, A. Birkmann, W. Leinfelder and A. Bock (1987). "Cotranslational Insertion of Selenocysteine into Formate Dehydrogenase from Escherichia coli Directed by a UGA Codon". PNAS 84 (10): 3156-3160.
  • Boyce E. Cone, Rafael Martin Del Rio, Joe Nathan Davis, and Thressa C. Stadtman (1976). "Chemical Characterization of the Selenoprotein Component of Clostridial Glycine Reductase: Identification of Selenocysteine as the Organoselenium Moiety". PNAS 73 (8): 2659-2663. doi:10.1146/
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Funeral industry offers bereaved a sense of dignity

By Huang Xiangyang (China Daily) Updated: 2016-11-17 07:30

Funeral industry offers bereaved a sense of dignity

Mourners offer flowers at a cemetery in Shanghai. [Photo/Xinhua]

My father passed away early last month at the age of 86 in a hospital in Beijing, one month after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. While heartbroken to see him pass away, the occasion provided me with a rare chance to take a close look into an industry that is largely ignored by most people－understandably because death remains a taboo subject－yet is so closely related with every one of us.

To be fair, the funeral business works well, with efficiency and humanity. We got everything done within two days. A video clip of my father's pictures was shown on a screen at the memorial ceremony; and I felt I should thank the cosmetician profusely for the work he or she had done on my father to make him look his possible best, as if he was just asleep.

The products and services that are offered come with a price tag that plays on the psychology of one-time consumers. The rules that govern the behavior of consumers, who are often price-sensitive, don't apply here anymore.

The undertaker's, the largest in Beijing, offers a wide array of choices to bereaved family members, including burial clothes, wreaths, coffins, caskets, hearses and cremation.

Wreaths made of paper flowers can be rented free, but those made of fresh flowers come at 700 yuan ($102.5) each. Couplets on the wreath, either printed or handwritten by calligraphers, are 20 yuan each.

The prices of caskets range from 200 yuan to around 25,000 yuan. Coffins cost between several hundred yuan and tens of thousands. But if you want a better cremation for your beloved one you have to buy a more expensive coffin, said to be made of hard wood that can be burnt only in furnaces with higher-temperature and vaporization levels.

People are usually ready to dip deep into their pockets under such special circumstances, because they think doing otherwise would diminish their sense of sorrow, or even mean disrespect for the deceased. After all, for most people the experience is just once or twice in a lifetime, and they usually don't care about how much they spend.

It seems that few sectors other than the funeral industry can enjoy such constant, stable and ever-expanding consumer demand, a primary driving force behind any business boom.

Around 10 million people die in China each year nowadays, as compared with 8 million in 2003. The number is expected to surge in coming years as the country enters an aging society.

There were more than 220 million senior people, aged at 60 or above, in the country by the end of 2015, or 16.1 percent of the total population, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

The number of senior people is predicted to double by 2035, which means the market potential is immense for companies that provide such services as funerals, cremation, burial and memorials.

With about 5,000 undertakers and 1,500 cemeteries across the country in operation, the whole industry is now estimated to value 90 billion yuan, with an annual compound growth rate of around 15 percent.

Fu Shou Yuan Group, listed in Hong Kong in 2013, claims to be the largest service provider in the sector. It is also one of the most successful companies, with gross profit margin of up to 80 percent. Its profits reportedly come mostly from the cemeteries it operates across the country.

As the government opens the sector wider to private capital, I hope more such enterprises will emerge, with better services. Actually I feel indebted to those in the sector, who have helped greatly ease the misery I felt at my dad's departure. They let me realize that the loss of life, no matter great or ordinary, enjoys in-born dignity.

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Try This! The Calm Optimism Exercise

Updated: Jul 24, 2020

At Esteem, we spend a lot of time talking about strategies for success, like parenting styles, thoughtful conversations, and encouraging our kids to try new things that can help well-being and everyday life.

The Calm Optimism Exercise is a technique we've seen parents use with their kids - teaching them to try it out in times of stress or when it's just time to calm down.

It teaches children to head off any frustration or anger they may be experiencing and replace it with calm, and then in that calm state of mind, practice motivating themselves to do a task or activity - even one they don't normally enjoy doing!

1. It All Starts With Breathing

Deep, slow breathing is a simple, yet effective, way to calm yourself down. It is effectively a form of meditation and mindfulness, even though most people don't think of it that way!

The health benefits of breathing are well-known, and it can be especially effective for children with behavioral challenges, including kids with ADHD or autism.

In just 36 seconds of deep breathing, we can achieve a noticeably calmer state! Take three deep breaths, counting to six on each inhale and each exhale, and see how you feel. Keep on breathing to enjoy the calm longer! You'll forget you need to count after a few breaths.

2. The Power Of Self-Talk

You've heard of the power of self-talk before, but most people miss this key piece: the human mind holds on to positive statements much more than negative statements.

Negative statement example:

"I am not afraid of spiders."

Positive statement example:

"I feel calm and composed around spiders."

It might seem silly but our brains will 'remember' the positive statement more than the negative statement, and with repetition focused on positivity, we can actually change our perspective about certain things! Powerful!

The second amazing thing about our brains is that if you try this kind of positive self-talk and include other positive things as well, our brains can associate that positivity with all of the things you say.

For example: "I like puppies, playing soccer, and doing my chores!"

We don't promise your kids will like doing chores after trying this once, but whether it's chores, homework, or anything else, speaking positively can eventually help us shape a new perspective!

3. The Calm Optimism Exercise - Putting It All Together!

Try combining breathing and positive self-talk, the Calm Optimism exercise. Try it yourself first to practice, then try it out with your kids!

Step 1: Find a calm place to sit down.

Step 2: Take 3 slow breaths and count to 6 while breathing in, and count to 6 while breathing out. Keep breathing but stop counting after the first 3 breaths!

Step 3: Start saying positive "I like" statements in your head, or out loud. Try saying 2 things you already like, then say something you want to like more. Repeat!

Example: "I like relaxing, I like reading, I like answering work emails. I like my dog, I like massages, I like helping my daughter get ready for bed."

Don't focus on keeping track of time, but aim to stay in this place of calm optimism for 3-5 minutes. Then, try it with your kids!

"I like pizza, I like my friends, I like eating vegetables. I like baseball, I like art, I like brushing my teeth."

Exercises like this can help your child self-regulate their emotions and find calm. They can help your child 'level-up' their self control.

First try practicing this with your child regularly. If it goes well, you can tell your child that they can practice this anytime they feel angry, scared, or unmotivated/negative.

Getting to a place of calm feels good and is self-rewarding; some parents have been surprised to see their child practicing this on their own! This type of emotional autonomy and self-regulation is a wonderful skill for our kids to develop as they continue to grow and face new challenges in life.

We'd love to know how it goes with your child! And other activities like this one that you've found help you, your child, or your whole family find calm. email me! donna@chooseesteem.com

Use Esteem to check in on your child's emotional well-being and other mental health areas, understand what they are experiencing, find more activities to try with your child, and find solutions that can help areas most important to you!

Be well!

Donna :)

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Need a thematic tea or coffee gift for your favorite caffeine lover? Or just want to treat yourself? These cute coffee and tea items are delightful—and useful as well. It’s never too early to buy Christmas presents, but it just so happens, National Coffee Day is coming up on Sept. 29! (Alas, International Tea Day already happened.)

You might be riding the Third Wave coffee and tea movement if you can discuss the aromatic nuances and mouthfeel of your preferred region of coffee bean or tea leaf, if you’ve made your own cold brew at home, or if you own anything decorative that extols the virtues (and necessity) of coffee or tea.

Even if you’re not a proud coffee/tea snob, we know you jones for your java, and to a lesser extent, your leaves. Over half of U.S. adults (64 percent) drink at least one cuppa joe per day, according to National Coffee Association research released in 2018. While not as popular as coffee in the U.S., tea consumption continues to grow, and in 2017, one survey showed that 43 percent of U.S. consumers drank at least 1 cup of tea each day. We wonder how many of those might’ve been matcha lattes (or, let’s be honest, Instagram-inspired detox teas).

Brewing Interest12 Coffee Products You Never Knew You NeededWhen it comes to coffee, you may grind your own beans and use the pour-over method or go the French press route. Some of you are loyal to Starbucks, while others traipse to your neighborhood cafe for your daily blend—or simply switch on your auto-drip coffee maker for a couple basic, get-the-job-done morning cups. Whatever your way is, we’ve got some must-have items for you (we know you’ll stay awake for this) or the lovable coffee-obsessive in your life. Oh yeah, and tea too.

Warning: Scanning through this list could cause impulse buys. We’ve (ahem) heard it can happen.

1. Wax and Wick Espresso Scented Soy Wax Candle, $35 from Amazon

Wax and Wick espresso scented soy candle

With this 100 percent soy candle, you can wake up to the rich, warm smells of freshly roasted espresso beans and the gentle crackle of a wooden wick. The candles are made in the USA of natural soy wax and are free of phthalates and dyes. They burn with a bright, consistent glow thanks to double wooden wicks, one of which crackles for a cozy fireplace effect. And they’ll last for up to 60 hours.Buy Now

2. Knit Coffee & Tea Cozy, $18 from Etsy

knit hedgehog coffee cozy

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Cardboard coffee sleeves are nice for protecting your hands from the drink’s heat, but when you want your to-go java to be a little more environmentally friendly, a knit sleeve for your travel mug is the cutest way to keep your fingers cool. This sleeve with an adorable hedgehog embellishment cuts down on the waste created by disposable coffee sleeves and is best suited for standard sized travel mugs without a handle, but if you don’t heart hedgies enough to advertise it, you can find lots of other options. Check out this subtle gray owl sleeve, this chunky cable-knit cover in a bright color, and this toggle-close knit sleeve that works with handled mugs, just for starters.Buy Now

Related Reading: The Best Reusable Coffee Mugs | How to Make Great Coffee On the Go

3. Hand-Stamped Spoon, $18 from Etsy

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The stirring spoon for your coffee or tea could have a personalized slogan that makes you feel warm and fuzzy or makes you smirk, depending on the message. This hand-stamped vintage spoon is imprinted with “you’re my person,” but there are many other kinds of sayings, from “His Coffee” and “Her Coffee” to “I Love You Mom” and “Cereal Killer.” It could be a unique gift for that special someone. Include it with a fancy mug and some quality cocoa for an even bigger and more thoughtful token of appreciation.Buy Now

4. Cat Tea Mug With Fish Tea Infuser & Strainer, $14.89 from Amazon

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You can cover two obsessions in one go with this cat-shaped tea infuser mug. The feline-friendly glass mug would make a quirky gift for someone who loves to curl up on a comfy couch with her/his cat and a cup of tea. Fill the built-in fish-shaped infuser with the loose leaf blend of your choosing, or leave it empty and fill this up with coffee or hot cocoa instead. Either way, you’re one step closer to running your own cat cafe.Buy Now

5. “But First, Coffee” Sign, $20 from Etsy

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There’s good reason this phrase is so well-loved: Many things can be tackled, once we have our cup of coffee. Before that first cup, there’s no telling what we’re capable of, and that’s not meant in a good way. This 3.5-inch-by-11-inch hand-stained, hand-lettered wooden sign is ideal for your coffee bar, kitchen decor, or a cute gift to give to someone who can’t live without a little (or a lot of) caffeine. The pallet wood sign can be stained in several different shades, or left au naturel. It’s the perfect thing to complement your coffee station.Buy Now

6. Vintage Marble Coffee Dripper Stand, $160 from Etsy

The West Garage Vintage Marble Coffee Dripper Stand

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A pour-over stand is a great way to make coffee for the discerning drinker. Or so the converts claim. The hand-poured method of coffee brewing gives you control over the speed of the pour, which usually means making it happen slower to allow the water more time to come in contact with the grounds, which can make a more flavorful and richer brew. This pour-over system by The West Garage is made with hand-cut marble and brass, with a glass cone dripper and doubles as a work of art in between coffee breaks. Or check out Iron and Sprout’s pour over coffee dripper stands made with a wooden base, starting at $79.95.Buy Now

7. Mesh Tea Ball Infuser with Pendants, $8.95 from Etsy

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One of the delights of steeping tea is all the choice you have in cute tea infusers. This mesh ball tea infuser by Owens Acres is adorned with an Indian elephant at the end of its chain. The stainless steel tea ball is 2 inches in diameter, and the charm is just over 1 inch. Your order includes a sample of our loose tea so you can use it right away, if you don’t have loose tea at home.Buy Now

8. Vintage-Inspired KitchenAid Tea Kettle, $49.99+ from Amazon

KitchenAid vintage tea kettle

If you like tea, you gotta have a cute kettle, no? This mid-century modern-look stovetop tea kettle is so jaunty and retro with the bright citrus color, chrome trim, and C-shaped handle, but it’s practical too. You can heat up a bunch of water for a tea party, or just a bit for your own personal use. If you prefer an electric kettle but still like the mod vintage look, check out this teal number.Buy Now

9. Ceramic Travel Mug with Silicone Sleeve, $14.99 from Amazon

Ogden Ceramic Travel Mug with Silicone Sleeve

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Many of us need a vessel to take our coffee and tea on the go, because we don’t have time to sit around staring at the flowers in contemplation as we sip. Like us, you have places to go, people to see…OK, maybe not people these days, but it’s still good to get some fresh air, and you may as well enjoy your coffee break outside while you can. This travel mug is made from ceramic so it will never leach flavor or smell, and the easy-grip silicone sleeve keeps things warm while also saving your hand from getting too hot. The splash-resistant top has a slider opening so you can sip and it comes in several colors from a neutral grey to bright coral and teal.Buy Now

10. Royal Albert 100 Years Teacup & Saucer Set, $172 from Amazon

Royal Albert 100th Anniversary vintage tea cups and saucers

Drinking a spot of tea in a delicate, beautifully painted cup with matching saucer is an experience that makes you slow down and enjoy the moment. You could add some biscuits, scones, cookies, pie, or cake with the beverage to really max out the effect, especially if you’re sipping with a friend. While each cup should match its saucer, your pairs don’t need to match each other. It’s actually shabby chic that way. (That’s a good thing.) This particular set of five cups with matching saucers from Royal Albert’s 100th Anniversary Collection is not in any way shabby: made from fine bone china with 22-karat gold bands and different floral designs representing the best of each decade from 1900 through 1940, it’s a worthy investment if you have the cupboard space and cash (see the 1950-1990 set for even more options). Or seek out actual vintage tea cups on Etsy or at local thrift shops, which can be a far more affordable option.Buy Now

11. Coffee Mug Rack, $97 from Etsy

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A coffee mug rack is a stylish way to show off your favorite cups. It’s a fun, attractive wall piece to organize your coffee mugs, daily mail, magazines, bills, or whatever you have. This wall-mounted cup holder has a mail slot that doubles as a mini chalkboard, and six hooks, blending functional design and old-fashioned charm. It’s hand-crafted from western cedar, stained a golden oak color, and completed with a clear satin finish to protect it for years to come.Buy Now

12. Gold Coffee & Tea Clip Set, $40 from Food52

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These metallic gold clips will hold your bags of loose leaf tea and coffee closed, and two of them pull double duty. The coffee clip is also a scoop for your beans, and the tea clip acts as a measuring spoon and infuser too!Buy Now

13. Mason Cash In the Forest 3-Piece Coffee, Tea & Sugar Set, $52.99 from Wayfair

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Store your coffee and tea in opaque, airtight containers where the light can’t shine through. These charming woodland-themed canisters come from the makers of the iconic mixing bowls used on “The Great British Baking Show” but if you don’t drink coffee (or tea), you can buy the canisters individually on Amazon. (Or find jars with the same design and no label at all.)Buy Now

14. Coffee of the Month Club, $69/3 months from Bean Box

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Sign up the discriminating coffee lover in your life for a three-month coffee subscription. Each month, Bean Box sends a new roast from one of Seattle’s top coffee producers and an artisan chocolate to go along with it. Tasting notes and brewing tips help you make the most of the beans.Buy Now

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15. Mystique Stoneware Mug, $47.50+ from Etsy

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The most obvious gift for a coffee lover (or tea fanatic) is a mug. But that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. If you look online, you can find the perfect one for your recipient, whether it has a funny, sweet, or raunchy phrase, an eye-catching print, or just a classy, artistic pottery version with no message on it at all. This big-belly, handmade stoneware mug is crafted in Park Rapids, MN and is available in four sizes, including an XL 20-24 ounce version. There are several glaze options available too, but this beautifully oceanic blue-green finish, appropriately called Mystique, is especially mesmerizing. For an additional fee, you can have a custom inscription etched into the bottom of the mug (up to 50 characters long), perfect for a sweet hidden message, in-joke, or affirmation.Buy Now

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Amy Sowder is a writer and editor based in NYC, covering food and wellness in publications such as Bon Appétit, Women's Health, Eat This, Not That!, Upworthy/GOOD, Brooklyn Magazine, and Westchester Magazine. She loves to run races, but her favorite finish lines are gelato shops. Learn more at
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In February 2010, one year after the Black Saturday bushfires had swept through Kinglake and other parts of Victoria, a Christian concert was held. It was held in Kinglake to mark the first anniversary of those devastating fires and to promote a hope for better days ahead..

  • Vaccine Policy  -  Tronson du Coudray

    Tronson du Coudray provides an art work for the monthly Tweed Heads Chamber of Commerce breakfast ‘business card draw’ and Tuesday 13 July was no different with this art work “Vaccine Policy”.

  • Teenagers  -  Art agreeably copied

    Tronson du Coudray paints as the ‘Missionary Painter’ with much of his art being utilised as a reach-out and in mission.

  • Beyond the Veil – Acrylic on Canvas

    ‘Beyond the veil’ is a piece that took me deep in the heavenly realm of colours and light. It was a piece of art born out of a new way of painting and one in which the destination was not known, the process was new to me and the emotions that filtered through my mind and heart were intense and felt like I had entered another dimension.

  • Camouflaged

    Camouflaged was an art work painted in 2007 by Tronson du Coudray and displayed at an exhibition at the South Tweed Sport Club where it was purchased by an art connoisseur,

  • Daddy, I Had a Bad Dream.

    It is called ‘Daddy, I had a Bad Dream’. The smaller figure (child) is shadowed by the bad dream and is looking towards the larger figure (adult). What we see that the smaller figure does not many bad dreams the larger and older figure has had.

  • Young Writers  -  Tronson du Coudray

    Young Writers was the first annual painting by Tronson du Coudray for the support Mr Basil Sellers AM provides for the young writer ministry – Press Service International.

  • Healing and breakthrough for India

    Here's a late-night update to show the painting I did for a combined Churches Prayer event for India earlier this month.

  • Art work – Life Motto

    A picture is worth a thousand words is a common saying when it comes to photography. This photograph contains 44.

  • Art – One Clear Path

    Tronson du Coudray’s 'One Clear Path' was for the Tweed Heads Chamber of Commerce 'business card draw' breakfast yesterday (Tuesday 8 June).

  • Artwork  -  “As I reach out, you reach back”

    I had an idea in my head that I wanted to convey through art. I used the image of the hands from Michelangelo’s “Creation of Adam” Fresco painting as most people will recognise the religious imagery.

  • “You’re in position for such a time as this.”

    As an artist and pastor, I want my paintings to have a certain impressionistic beauty, while also carrying the prophetic voice of the spirit of God to encourage people.


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12 June 2018 | Pubs

Traditional Kent pub comes to the market through Christie & Co

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has been appointed to market The Black Horse in the rural hamlet of Monks Horton in the civil parish of Folkestone and Hythe district, in Kent.

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The attractive two-storey property retains many original features including open fireplaces, low ceilings and exposed wooden beams and benefits from a 100-cover dining area, bar, and large commercial kitchen. Accessed via a separate entrance, the property also provides first-floor owners’ accommodation comprising four bedrooms, a kitchen, living area, bathroom and office.

The five-acre plot features considerable outside space including a gravel car park which can accommodate up to 60 vehicles, a garage outbuilding which is currently used for storage, a well presented 60-cover decked area to the front and side and a lawn to the rear.

Lying approximately three miles north of Hythe and eight miles south of Ashford, The Black Horse is close to the main road and motorway, providing easy access to the premises and opportunities for passing trade.

The business has been run by the current owners, Nicola & Elsa Pomponio, for the past 17 years and they have built up a good reputation in that time, attracting repeat custom from a wide radius with a loyal following.

James Hughes, Business Agent at Christie & Co’s Maidstone office is handling the sale and comments, “The Black Horse represents a great opportunity and will attract a range of buyers with varying levels of experience due to the room for growth, especially if the five acres of land are utilised to create other income streams. The pub market in Kent is currently very strong and we have experienced a number of sales already this year.”

Christie & Co is seeking £1,250,000 for the freehold interest.


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Motorway Driving:

From Monday 4 June 2018, learner drivers will be able to take driving lessons on motorways in England, Scotland and Wales.

Preparing drivers for a lifetime of safe driving:

The changes are being made to allow learner drivers to:

  • get broader driving experience before taking their driving test
  • get training on how to join and leave the motorway, overtake and use lanes correctly
  • practise driving at higher speeds
  • understand motorway specific traffic signs
  • understand what to do if a vehicle breaks down on a motorway
  • improve their confidence to drive on the motorway unsupervised after passing their driving test

How the changes will work:

Learner drivers will need to be:

  • accompanied by an approved driving instructor
  • driving a car fitted with dual controls

Any motorways lessons will be voluntary and it will be up to the driving instructor to decide when the learner driver is competent enough for them.

Driving near learner drivers on the motorway:

As with any vehicle on the motorway, keep a safe distance from a learner driver in front of you. Increase the gap on wet or icy roads, or in fog.

You should always be patient with learner drivers. They may not be so skilful at anticipating and responding to events.


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Soldiers arrange lifesaving trip for Iraqi boy

Journey to heal a heart

Moved by a mother's plea and a special Iraqi boy, soldiers arrange a lifesaving trip here

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In the end, a 7-year-old Iraqi boy's long, dark eyelashes may have saved his life.

Kadhem Jawad Kathem is doing well after arriving in Houston last week and undergoing a five-hour operation Tuesday at Texas Children's Hospital to "replumb" his congenitally malformed heart, his surgeon said.

Purple-lipped when he arrived because of his heart's inability to adequately circulate blood through his lungs, Kadhem is showing normal blood-oxygen levels and will likely be well enough to go home in a month.

"I am very grateful to everybody, to the American troops back in Iraq, to all Houstonians and I'm very grateful to the doctors who did the surgery" said the boy's father, Jawad Kathem, a 33-year-old mechanic from southern Iraq. Kathem, who speaks Arabic, spoke to the Associated Press through a translator.

In January, Kadhem met Maj. Brian Stevens, a civil affairs officer serving in Iraq with the Fort Worth-based 56th Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Texas National Guard. Stevens had arrived in a town in southern Iraq — the exact location is confidential — a month earlier, beginning a yearlong deployment to build schools and hospitals.

Kadhem's mother made a wrenching plea for her son, too weak to attend school or play. She gave Stevens X-rays and medical documents to take to a military doctor at the base.

It was "those eyelashes" that captivated soldiers, said Chief Master Sgt. Gonda Moncada, Texas National Guard spokeswoman. "Obviously, many (Iraqi) children would benefit from surgery. We can't help them all."

The military doctor, a cardiologist, evaluated Kadhem and determined he needed help — quickly. After searching the Internet, the cardiologist found Dr. Charles Fraser Jr., an expert in repairs of severe cardiac malformations at Texas Children's. Moncada said the cardiologist contacted Fraser directly, via e-mail, and asked, "If we can get the kid into the States, will you do the surgery?"

Trip to Texas took work

The boy had been born with a heart defect called Double Outlet Right Ventricle, or DORV, in which the aorta is connected to the wrong ventricle, and there's a hole between the right and left ventricles. His survival to age 7 was somewhat unusual, said Fraser. Without surgery, he would deteriorate and ultimately die.

Fraser, chief of heart surgery at Texas Children's, the nation's largest pediatric hospital, agreed to perform the operation.

Because there are no commercial flights out of Iraq, the soldiers would need to fly the boy and his father to Kuwait aboard a regularly scheduled military flight. Such a feat happens rarely, Moncada said, because "you don't know the hoops we have to jump through." The government, she said, is concerned with civilian safety aboard military aircraft.

The soldiers persisted and eventually arranged the trip. Anonymous private and corporate donors paid for Kadhem's travel and hospital expenses. Fraser said he and the other doctors involved waived their fees.

"All of us have children," Lt. Col. Stephen Bentley, a member of the division that orchestrated the boy's medical care, said by telephone from Iraq during a hospital news conference Thursday. "It is very satisfying we were able to do what we did."

Kathem told the AP he struggled for months to obtain a visa from the U.S. embassy in Kuwait. All the while, his son's condition worsened.

From Kuwait, the boy traveled by commercial jet to Houston. While he went through tests and waited for his operation, Kadhem, who doesn't speak English, communicated with thumbs-up and thumb-down gestures. His fragile condition didn't keep him from developing a passion for video games at the hospital.

Children with such a condition in the United States might undergo multiple surgeries, but Fraser knew this might be Kadhem's only chance for surgery and that he might not have access to high-level follow-up care back home. (The cardiac hospital in Baghdad didn't have the ability to perform the operation, according to the Texas National Guard.)

Exuberant show of thanks

Fraser performed a procedure designed to minimize the boy's chances of needing a second operation, a modified, one-step version of a procedure known as the Fontan, which reroutes blood to the lungs.

The repair gives the boy a promising long-term prognosis, Fraser said. He'll have more energy and won't require a second operation. However, he will need to be followed by a cardiologist and will have to take aspirin daily for the rest of his life to prevent blood clots.

The enormous impact of the good deed — and a parent's overwhelming relief — were eloquently expressed by Kadhem's father immediately after the operation. In fact, Fraser said he's never received a thank-you from a parent quite like the one he got.

Kadhem's father took the doctor's face in his hands and covered it with kisses. He took Fraser's hand and kissed it.

Then he fell to the floor and kissed Fraser's feet.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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As the transfer window is about to clang shut one more time is Newcastle United's squad good enough for battles ahead?

Every Geordie will no doubt have an opinion in the Great Debate.

Well, if we mean good enough to stay in the Premier League winning the annual fight against relegation the answer is, er . . . yes. Hopefully.

Luckily all it takes is three worse squads and United are safe.

We can go for Fulham and West Bromwich for a start. Then who? West Ham? Maybe Burnley, maybe Aston Villa or Crystal Palace. Even Sheffield United could get dragged in. But still the question remains. Are Newcastle better than them or them better than us?

If safety is achieved - big deal - how high can United finish?

I ask because Steve Bruce believes that recent recruits have made United stronger than last season when they defied some mediocre displays and gained against-the-odds narrow victories to finish 13th.

Therefore on logical thinking United's head coach must expect the Mags to top that placing given he hasn't lost any players he wanted to keep.

Tenth or 11th? A tall order? Right now you betya!

A hell of a lot will have to go right, no question even if we limit expectations. Lady Luck will have to constantly smile upon us for a start. On scoring goals, consistently keeping them out, injuries and suspensions. Anything else? Sure, United's level of performance desperately needs to be improved too.

And thereby lies the crux of the matter. For Newcastle fans the major talking point has become Bruce and his coaching staff not just the players. Is he getting the best out of what he has got?

There is a saying in football that it's better to have a lucky manager than a good one. Well Bruce is lucky no doubt about it.

United were dreadful in the League Cup against a Championship side Blackburn at home yet scraped through 1-0. They were awful and totally outplayed at Spurs but snatched a point in the 96th minute with a fortuitous penalty.

And they required an equaliser three minutes from the end of normal time away to League Two side Newport County to save them from humiliation. So what then happened? For the second successive match penalties came to their rescue in the shoot-out.

That's luck in great big spoonfuls because performance each time was abysmal. Brighton was another low point.

Oh and United have been lucky with the cup draws as well point out the disillusioned - the FA Cup last season and League Cup this has seen their good fortune bring quarter-final runs.

Even in the last 48 hours that luck incredibly held. Instead of being confronted by the more serious obstacle of Man City, Arsenal, Man U, Spurs or Everton in the quarters the draw gave Newcastle yet another non PL team in the Championship's Brentford.

Nevertheless, lucky or not in the bearing of gifts, it takes a huge stretch of the imagination after all that has occurred early season to remain optimistic.

Yet Stevie B feels badly done to . . . criticised when getting results, disrespected, hounded even. Tactics aren't wrong he maintains adding as some sort of justification: "We don’t go out there not wanting to play well."

Oh, that's all right then. What a relief. Obviously he cannot see what fans see. United are getting results despite the performances not because of them and how long can that continue?

However back to the players. Despite who has been brought in United are still vulnerable front and back - no reliable goalscoring cover for Callum Wilson if he gets injured and no depth at the centre of defence.

There is still time for late, late activity of course which would increase floundering hope but if it doesn't materialise Bruce could get caught out badly as the season progresses because these are vital compartments of any team.

I'm not willing to include the likes of Rodrigo Vilca in the general mix because he's for tomorrow not today. We're talking of the here and now.

Debating whether or not United will stay up only goes to show how downtrodden Geordies have become. Our height of ambition isn't very high is it?

I said in the summer after yet another survival battle that the faithful were no longer in the mood to put up with such dreadful dross. Having had a glimpse of what delights the promised land could hold when takeover talks were in full flow returning to deep depression under Mike Ashley is no longer acceptable.

All four first-teamers brought in by Bruce - Wilson, Ryan Fraser, Jamal Lewis and Jeff Hendrick - are internationals with PL experience of course.

United desperately need them to be the success Joelinton from a year ago has not been.

Joelinton strips well but it's downhill from then on in. Maybe we can pray for a miracle through delayed blossoming but Bruce cannot rely on it.

The Brazilian's inability to hit the ground running is the reason why United's boss went for domestically based players in this window. One of the many questions we await answering is how much better has he done? It has to be significantly and early signs are iffy.

Is it down to him or the players? Or both? We will find out soon.


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The show came to Newcastle on the lookout for potential contestants last year and now Naked Attraction is coming back to Tyneside on the hunt once again as it gets ready to film its new series.

The Channel 4 programme hosted by Anna Richardson sees contestants try and find love based on “raw primitive attraction”, while completely naked.

A single man and a single woman choose a date, each from a selection of six people, but instead of seeing them clothed for the first time, they stand naked before them in the studio and obviously in front of everyone watching at home.

So yes as you’ve probably gathered from that description, it’s not a show for the shy retiring ones amongst you.

Made by Studio Lambert, the production company behind hit E4 series Tattoo Fixers, Naked Attraction is one of the top trends on Twitter each time a new episode airs so there is sure to be plenty of interest in its forthcoming series.

Naked Attraction have been issuing a series of call outs on Facebook over the past few weeks, with cheeky posts including "Show us the goods!" and "Big or small we want em all!"

Auditions for the show will take place in Newcastle city centre on Thursday, April 12; Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14.

If you want to be on Naked Attraction you can get more information on what's involved and where the auditions are taking place, by emailing your name, phone number, some information about yourself along with a photo to email, ringing 020 3040 6851 or visiting


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