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Thursday, September 29, 2016

Schönborn: No Understanding Why There is Resistance Against Pope Francis

Cardinal in prayer for peace in the cathedral: People are grateful world that Francis "exemplifies the Gospel", within the church, there are hostile - Call for "patience" for Vatican ruling on Medjugorje

Vienna ( Cardinal Christoph Schönborn has expressed shock at the resistance from Church circles against Pope Francis: "It hurts me that he faces so much hostility - within the Church. What is this? He is the successor of Peter! He's the pope!" said the Archbishop of Vienna on Tuesday in his homily during the Medjugorje prayer of peace, "Message for you" in the cathedral. Many people in the world are grateful for the witness of Pope Francis. "For his kindness and his love for the poor and the fallen. It is the gospel that he teaches us," said Schönborn.  To learn that the Pope is receiving "so much resistance" from his own ranks, was completely incomprehensible to him. It is important to pray for the Pope.

Regarding the so far not carried out confirmation by the Vatican for the alleged [and heretical] Marian apparitions in Medjugorje, the Cardinal called on the faithful to be patient. You should "persevere and remain faithful in prayer and intercession," said Schönborn, and continued: "I think to myself, God knows why he is linked to Medjugorje, so patience requires of us thus our heart is willing.. " As one of the positive consequences of the events of Medjugorje, Schönborn described the emergence of numerous prayer groups around the world and also in Austria. It was particularly noteworthy that these groups since their inception in the 1980s - the Viennese Dominican Church was then a starting point - would largely continue to exist to this day, said the Archbishop of Vienna.

The Medjugorje prayer groups were the focus of this year's Peace Prayer again with around  4,000 believers who had come to St. Stephen's Cathedral. Currently I am tempted to link the dozens existing groups in Austria with each other more, explained Christian Stelzer of the prayer community "Oasis of Peace", who had organized the prayer for peace.

Trans: Tancred

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Ibrahim A. -- A Ghanian Asylum Seeker as Church Desecrator

On Saturday afternoon of the 29th March 2014 there were four churches of Vienna which suffered severe, religiously motivated criminal damage, especially statues of saints and sacred objects. Alleged perpetrators: an asylum seeker from Ghana.
Has the Archdiocese of Vienna and kathpress has hidden the (alleged) vandal, Ibrahim A.'s religious belief so as not to mess up the Caritas business with the asylum seekers? [Image: National Police Headquarters in Vienna, image quote by]

Systematic property damage

  • the statue of St. Jude Thaddeus was pushed from its by its marble base, in Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral,
  • in the parish church Breitenfeld four statues was overturned and the lid of the baptismal font destroyed,
  • in the Lazaristenkirche of Vienna in the fingers of a stone statue of Saint Vincent had its fingers chopped off,   all (!) statues in the church damaged or destroyed, the "wooden body a crucifix" (ie Christ) was torn down and demolished while his arms were chopped off,
  • in the parish church Neuottakring there was property damage.
  • The "Kronenzeitung newspaper" reports of possibly three other acts of vandalism at churches in the district of Meidling.

Ibrahim A. - religiously motivated offenders

In a press release from the Police Headquarters in Vienna from 30March 2014   they describe damage to property in St. Stephen's Cathedral: "On 29.03.2014 at 17:15 hours an unidentified man threw a statue of the saint in the church of St. Stephen from its marble base. A moment later the man wanted to leave the church. Many passers-by forced the 37-year-old Ibrahim A. to the ground in front of the cathedral shop  and held him until the police arrived. The accused described religious reasons as his motive. He was arrested."
The Vienna Cathedral Parish Priest Fr. Anton Faber supposed that the offender Ibrahim A. had "been a madman [I], who was playing religious themed music prior to the incident on his iPod." In addition, the offender Ibrahim had suffered a  "psychotic episode" and been seized by an "internal disturbance".
Ibrahim A. was prevented from the destruction of the Sacred Heart image.

In the course of detention by those present, Ibrahim A. had also injured a person slightly.

Offender set free - warned by police against renewed arrest

The spokesman for the Vienna State Police, Roman Hahslinger, although the presumption was obvious that the perpetrator was a serial offender, he was not arrested apparently.
Rather, the police didn't   question   Ibrahim A. at the time.  Not until this week will he be asked about the other crime scenes. -  Thus, if he can be found again the police have pre-announced his timely arrest.
Oddly enough the police did not consider the grounds for detention (such as  the danger of recidivism).

Ibrahim A. - an asylum seeker from Ghana

In media reports, the origin and status of the (alleged) church vandal is mostly concealed.
He is the 37-year old Ibrahim A., an asylum seeker from Ghana, who is housed in the care center in Lower Austria Traiskirchen.
How fortunate that he was able to  save, despite the assuredly alleged persecution  in Ghana, his iPod from his African tormentors. Otherwise he would not have gotten the "inspiration",  to "proceed against religious statues."
The fact that he referred to the Catholic faithful as "puppets", fits well into the picture.

Whitewashing by the Archdiocese of Vienna and the Catholic Press Agency (kathpress)

Characteristically,  the Archdiocese of Vienna and Catholic press was silent on their websites about the origin of the offender and the Cathedral Parish Priest Fr. Faber  himself  and the release of the police referred to the religious motivation of the Ghanaian asylum.
The other assessments of the offender by Father ("seized by an inner disturbance" or "psychotic episode") Faber, however, were cited.
In the OTS- broadcast, the Catholic press (on the following day at 14:02 clock) is rather pointed out that "the uncharacteristic act of vandalism for the otherwise peaceful life of religions in Vienna" and that "also no one was [would be] harmed."
Why is there silence about  the Muslim religious devotion of the (alleged) perpetrator?

For legal reasons, the presumption of innocence for the asylum seeker from Ghana, Ibrahim A. applies. [Naturally!]
Trans: Tancred

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Protest Against Castellucci's Blasphemy at Vienna's Burgtheater -- For Cathedral Rector Faber "Artificial Outrage"

Edit: it's no small wonder that the Mason-loving, Communist promoting Cathedral Rector of Vienna's most ancient edifice condemns Catholics who are outraged that the Faith is being disparaged at public expense.  It's more surprising that the Porno-Rector hasn't  invited Castellucci to perform the play in the Stepensdom itself, with the Danube Cardinal's full approval of course.

(Vienna) Romeo Castellucci's blasphemous piece about the Concept of the Face of the Son of God was listed at the Vienna Festival Weeks at the Vienna Burgtheater. On Saturday night there was at the premiere to massive boos and catcalls. As in Paris and Milan this had occurred because of the blasphemous scenes vehement objections from the public. In Paris, young Catholics had occupied the stage in 2011 and had been taken away by the police. Castellucci's piece is da Messina performed before an oversized picture of Jesus by Renaissance painter Antonello. The representation of the Son of God is smeared with feces and pelted with stones.  From the audience there resounded on Saturday: "Such a mess!", "Stop it!", "Shame on you!"
Castellucci is passed around since the protests against his God insult from the left Kulturschickeria. In Germany, he joined with another piece on already at the Ruhr Festival.
The author talks about a true to life representation of human existence. This also included the rebellion against an overpowering image of God, from which it suffers remanded to Castellucci.
This Sunday there was an "artist talk" between Castellucci and the Vienna Cathedral Priest Toni Faber.  Faber distanced himself from protesting Catholics, their displeasure which was expressed by booing against the insult of the divine persons. The Vienna daily Die Presse quoted the Parish Priest with the words: "I have respect for religious  sensitivities, but we must not  be too self-pitying." The public protests were, says Faber, "perhaps" through ignorance of Castellucci's play "excusable".  An insulted Jesus caked with feces doesn't represent a problem for Vienna's Cathedral Rector. The question was raised "for artificial outrage".
It was a different issue altogether for Berlin Archbishop Rainer Maria Cardinal Woelki, as the piece was performed in March 2012 in Berlin at the Theater Hebbel am Ufer. Cardinal Woelki described the piece as "indecent" because "what is important and holy to people is drawn from people's beliefs and dragged through the mud."
Text: Giuseppe Nardi
image: Sacred Palazzzi
Translation: Tancred

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Vienna Cathedral Number 2 Has Account on Homosexual Dating Site

40 Year old Employee of the
 Archdiocese of Vienna on 'gayromeo'

Edit:  In light of the Vienna Cardinal's recent attacks against a priest who attempted to guard his parish against scandal, it seems appropriate to air this.  It's unclear whether or not the "employee" is a member of the clergy or not, but he's clearly not suited to work for any Diocese, not even one as corrupt as Vienna.

An employee of the decadent Archdiocese of Vienna searches a hookup site for homosexual partners, in order to wallow in his depravity.

(  A leading member of the Viennese Archdiocese has a profile at the homosexual  hookup site 'gayromeo'.

Sodomites look for Aids contacts with strangers.

The site is one of the largest spreaders of Aids in the world.

Frequently changing partners in depravity is a sure component of  homosexual degeneracy.

The Number Two Man in Vienna's Cathedral Parish

One of the gommorists, who prostitutes himself on the publicly accessible hustler site, is C. D. H.

He is the chancellery director of Vienna's Cathedral and the right hand of Vienna's alchohol and boulevard Cathedral Pastor Anton Faber.

H. operates a profile on 'gayromeo' with the name "iucundus".

The word "iucundus" is latin.  It means, pleasant, attractive or enjoyable.

For sure

H's user account registers 45 people as "personally known".

On the other hand, he is known personally by 994 people.

The homosexual homepage describes the profile as "guaranteed true".

Only abstinence serves against Aids

Besides his activity in the chancellery, H is active with "Maltese Aids Service".

According to some information in the city center of Vienna, is 1.83 meters high and weights 76kilos.

He smokes and has no tattoos or metal piercings.

He Trusts the Fallible Condom

H. uses the logo of "Dark Angel" on the hookup site.

That means that he will only have sex with the fallible condom.

As a rule only gommorists do this who are infected with the homosexual disease, HIV.

Paint and Leather

H. is looking for partners in fornication between the ages of 26 and 40.

There are things he will not do with strangers, however.

He tells the world that he likes to dress as a punk, soldier or policeman.

Otherwise he loves skin-tight textiles made of paint and leather.

A decided homosexually disturbed person

In his description he praises himself as "sensible", "careful", "attentive", "clever",  "endowed" and "talented" and "decisive" as well.

He is not one who "quickly and easily makes friends".

But he is "extremely loyal" to his homosexual friends.

H. has to admit that the self-praise might sound "somewhat crass":  but it's "simply" the truth.

Throw life away

The "dream of his life", before putting his finger on his eternal damnation: "I have lived and loved and will be loved".

The visitor to H's hustler site is asked to press the "sex pig" button which is provided.

Those shy perverts can push the button that reads "Only when drunk".

Link to original....

Edit: One of the commenters from writes about the self-inflicted nature of Aids in Germany (and presumably elsewhere)

Jubärens 17:30:28 | Dienstag, 24. April 2012 "Over 90 percent of the new infections in Germany are transmitted sexually.  Approximately three quarters of new HIV infections in 2011 were according to estimates from men who have sex with other men;  about 20 percent from heterosexual contacts.  Only five percent of new infections were traceable back to intravenous drug use.  New infections passed on from mother to child were reduced to a few isolated cases."  (Spiegel Online 2011 as a Commentary to the RKI- Press service)   This means that about 75 percent of those infected with HIV are active homosexuals.  The estimated figure of homosexuals in Germany from 2,000 is about 1.6% as well as 2.5 % bisexual.  This means that about the 1.6% of the homosexual population is responsible for 75% of the new Aids cases.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Cardinal Schönborn Possessed by His Demons in the Cathedral

For about two years the bare breasted grotesque has defaced the Viennese Stephansdom and the memory of a Nun murdered by the National Socialists.

(, Vienna) On Saturday evening the Old Liberal Cardinal Christoph von Schönborn opened an exposition with the theme "The Cross in Sculpture" in his Cathedral museum.

This was reported by the Austrian news agency "kathpress".

On display are about sixty works from sixteen who hate the Church.

Among them is a satire of the cross, Blasphemers by Alfred Hrdlicka (+2009).

Hrdlicka considered himself to be an admirer of the Soviet murderer of peoples, Josef Stalin (+1953).

Cardinal Schönborn is enchanted by Hrdlicka's blasphemies.

Old Catholic Baptism as an Opportunity

For his opening speech, the Cardinal went especially to Hrdlicka's botched works.

He struggled to describe Hrdlicka's parents, who had been slaves of Communism, as victims.

So they had allowed their son to be baptized Old Catheolic for that reason, so that their six year old son would not suffer any disadvantages during the glorious government of martyr and Bundes Chancellor Engelbert Dolfuss (+1934).

Actually, Dolfuss didn't belong like Hrdlicka or the Cardinal, to an Old Catholic or Old Liberal sect, rather the Church.

He was murdered by the National Socialists.  Even that would have been -- had he lived in this time -- not have happened to the opportunistic Cardinal.

Hrdlicka was always demonstrably atheist.  He was buried in 2009 by the Viennese scandal pastor, Anton Faber, in an enormous and public Catholic Funeral.

Cardinal Praises the Grotesque

Even more striking the Cardinal mentioned a shameless 80,000 Euros which was paid in 2009 for the Hrdlicka ordered Demon Display which hangs in the Cathedral today.

The figure defaces a memorial of the Holy Nun, Sister Restituta Kafka (+1943).

Se was murdered by the anti-Catholic National Socialists.

The bust in the Saint Stephen's Cathedral shows a black haired whore with bare breasts.

The names of Communist political prisoners are engraved on it.

Heaven and Hell Can Not be Together

Cardinal von Schönborn  praised the disgraceful connection of the saintly nun with the Communist hooligans.

That shows that Sister Resituta was hung "in the middle of Communist street car workers in the Brigittenau" [20th District of Vienna].

The crucial difference between the two was not noted by the Cardinal:  while Sister was received into heaven, the executed Communists who went to their deaths despising God did not."

Communists Hate Mercy

The prince of the Church found touching words for the political criminals.

As they supposedly  had committed "only crimes" in the eyes of the National Socialists, the Cardinal determined that the crosses on the graves of the "colleagues" could have been placed:

"In the Christian understanding, this deed was an act of mercy" --  as the Cardinal had a misfire.

Sister Restituta was supposed to have grown very close to the Communistic dregs in prison -- slandered the Cardinal.

Hrdlicka had memorialized this connection, in which he engraved the names of the Communists on the bare breast of his representation of  a witch.

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Sunday, October 31, 2010

Vienna's Cathedral Rector Says: The Cuddly Rosary Prayers Are Dying Out

There's a commotion in the Archdiocese of Vienna around Toni Faber: "We are really are closely bound to Rome, but we must go our independent way. Some representatives of the Vatican live in a kind of denial of reality" an "Celibacy may soon be an obsolete model"

Vienna [] A Commotion around the Vienna Cathedral Rector Toni Faber. In a recent interview with the "Courier" he answered questions put to him about reform in the Church: "We are really closely bound to Rome, but we must go our independent way. Some respresentatives of the Vatican live in a certain denial of reality. It is not enough to manage the apparent decline. The encouraging words of Caridnal Schönborn in the direction of the Church's transparency gives hope. The cuddly prayers of the rosary are dying out."

To the question, whether he thought differently than his other colleagues, the Cathedral Rector said, "I try to live without fear and always to be a response station. It is the same whether it's a sideways glance or there are some scraps thrown. I sense however, both curiosity and jealousy. I really wouldn't like to be a head teacher. But we have to use politics and media. If we don't orient ourselves on faithful customers, then the Church will crumble."

Then Faber spoke dismissively about celibacy. He was cited answering the question, how he felt about celibacy: "Celibacy appears to me and many others as increasingly questionable. he may well be soon an obsolete model."

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He was the same priest who buried the Communist Pornographic Homosexual Artist.

Lesung von HANS CONRAD ZANDER(Köln): "Abenteuerlich, lustig, glücklich – Plädoyer für den Zölibat" am 28.10.2010.

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Chelsea Houska Moves to Strip Adam Lind of Visitation Rights Following Latest Arrest

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Last week, Teen Mom 2 star Adam Lind was arrested for violating a restraining order obtained by an ex.

It was the latest in a long line of run-ins with the law for Chelsea Houska's troubled ex, who remained in police custody for several days after being denied bail.

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Lind is a free man for the time being, but his legal troubles have only just begun.

The troubled 28-year-old is due back in court several times in the weeks to come.

Two of his exes now have restraining orders against him, and Lind may be on the verge of losing the right to even visit his two daughters.

The mother of his youngest daughter has already taken steps to have his parental rights suspended after Lind tested positive for methamphetamines just prior to a scheduled visit.

And now, it appears that Chelsea is taking similar action to ensure that her daughter, Aubree, is protected from the increasingly unstable Lind.

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Chelsea and Adam are set to square off in court on January 8, and it looks as though Houska is preparing by gradually paring down Lind's visitation rights.

"She wants to cut back on Aubree going to Adam's parents' house," a source close to the situation tells Radar Online.

"She wants more of a regular grandparent visitation, not a visitation like the other parent, where she has to go every other weekend. Maybe just once a month."

It seems Chelsea is conflicted, as she wants Aubree to maintain her close relationship with Lind's parents while at the same time limiting the girl's exposure to Lind.

"She does not want the grandparents out of Aubree's life," the insider confirms.

Adam Lind Gets His Nails Down

And it seems Chelsea's motives in limiting Aubree's visits go beyond her concerns about Lind.

"She doesn't see the point in Aubree going to his parents' every other weekend," the source says.

"Aubree is getting older. The older a kid gets, the more friends and activities take up their weekends."

Sounds reasonable enough.

The problem is, Adam isn't reasonable in the slightest, and you can bet he won't stand idly by and let Chelsea alter their arrangement.

Watch Teen Mom 2 online for more reminders on just how awful Lind really is.

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APC Primary Election: Late Commencement, Large Turnout In Ikorodu

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Members of APC waiting to vote in Ward B voting centre, Etunrenren Primary School, Ikorodu.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Chairmanship and Councilorship aspirants for the forthcoming local government election, was held across the six Local Government and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Ikorodu Division today.

Though, the exercise was peaceful at various polling centres covered by our reporters, the process started very late.

As at 9.49am when our reporter got to the Methodist Primary School, Igbogbo, the centre for Ward C primary election, the electoral officers were not on ground while hundreds of party members and aspirants were already on ground to exercise their rights to vote for aspirants of their choice as candidates of the party.

At exactly 10.53am, the exercise commenced as voters were asked to be on a single queue.

At the Ward E voting centre at the Anglican Primary School, Ikorodu in Ikorodu Local Government , there was no official on ground as at 11. 02am when our reporter visited.

Princess Folashade Olabanji Oba, a leading Chairmanship aspirant in Ikorodu Local Government casting her vote during the APC primary election in Ward B in Ikorodu LG

At the Ikorodu Central Mosque Prayer Ground, the centre for Ward F , there was no official on ground when our reporter got there at 11.23am.

The Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade and wife, Yeye Adeola Agunbiade, arrived at the Ward F voting centre at 11.30am.

The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederick Oladeinde and the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Maritime Affairs, Mr Yommy Shopitan, also arrived at the same time with the Majority Leader.

The electoral materials arrived at the centre at 11.37am and Hon. Agunbiade voted at 12.11pm while his wife voted at 12. 16pm.

State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Oladeinde voted at 12.22pm.

Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, the Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly casting his vote in the Ikorodu Central Mosque Praying Ground in Ikorodu.

At Ward B, the APC Chairmanship aspirants, Princess Folashade Oba and Hon. Azeez Jimoh Olosugbo who has been tipped to be her deputy if elected, arrived at the Etunrenren Primary School, Ikorodu, at 1.03pm.

Also at the centre, the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Oguntuase, was the first person to vote at the Ward B centre at 1.12pm while Princess Oba voted at 1.32pm.

Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, arrived at the Etunrenrren Primary School at 1.19pm and voted at 1.44pm.

At Ward A in Ipakodo, it was the same situation as there was no electoral official around when our reporter left the venue at 12.32pm, but the venue was filled with party members who were ready to cast their votes.

Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye arriving Ward B voting centre in Ikorodu.

Voting was going on peacefully at the LG Primary School, centre for the Ward A in Ipakodo, when our reporter returned to the centre at 3.13pm.

While speaking with our reporter, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, the Majority Leader of Lagos State, said that the election was peaceful while he lamented the late arrival of electoral officials at the centre.

“So far, it’s been orderly and peaceful except that electoral officers were a little bit late, but our people are comporting themselves and waiting patiently to cast their votes.

“I have voted, and so has my wife and others too and the process is going on smoothly. This is our party’s primary and we are going to tell the world that we are very orderly”, he said.

Dr Frederick Oladeinde, Commissioner for Transportation, Lagos State casting his vote during the APC primary election in Ikorodu.

Also, Hon. Lanre Balogun, speaking with THE IMPACT at the Anglican Primary School, Ikorodu, said that the primary election is an internal process of the APC.

“What you are seeing is the beauty of democracy. This is a grassroots politics and an internal party affair.

“All the people that you are seeing are loyal APC members that are here to exercise their power and at the end of the day, a winner among them will emerge.

“I pray that a process like this will continue to happen throughout the strata of our electioneering.

Mr Hamzat Jimoh, speaking with reporters, described the process as an opportunity to entrench democratization at the grassroots level.

Councillorship aspirants and their agents with electoral officials during the primary election in Ward F voting centre.

“It is a democratic process and more of grassroots democratization. It’s a good thing that our party, APC, is giving the people the opportunity to choose their candidates, especially at the grassroots level of governance.

“It is an opportunity to allow people to determine who will be their Chairmanship and Councilorship aspirants”.

Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba, a Chairmanship aspirant in Ikorodu Local Government, said that she was overwhelmed with the turnout of people.

“I am overwhelmed at the turn out. I want to say a big thank you to the people of lkorodu for believing in our big party.

Party members in Ward A, Ipakodo, Ikorodu West LCDA.

“Life is about process and this to me is democracy. That everybody is here and wanting to exercise their rights speaks volumes about the spirit that we have in our great party and so l am encouraged that at the end of the day, we will have a good, credible, free and fair election. That is what today is all about”, she said.

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Hon. Sanai Agunbiade and wife, Yeye Adeola Agunbiade during the accreditation exercise.
Party members waiting for electoral officials at Anglican Primary School in Ikorodu.

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Intersections have a higher accident rate than other areas on the road because of the intricate interplays that occur among vehicles. The Norfolk Car Accident Lawyers with Lowell “The Hammer” Stanley point out that a recent crash at a Hampton intersection left a motorist hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

According to an article from WTKR 3 News, the crash happened at approximately 2:15 p.m. at the corner of Butler Farm Road and Magruder Boulevard. Reports indicate a large commercial truck was heading southbound along the road. As it approached the intersection, the driver attempted to make a left turn onto Butler Farm; however, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way to a northbound 2013 Nissan and the two vehicles collided.

The impact of the crash left the driver of the Nissan seriously injured. Emergency crews transported the victim to a local hospital for further treatment.

The accident highlights the dangers driving through intersections can pose and leaves many motorists curious as to what precautions should be taken to prevent crashes at these crossings.

Stanley’s team of Norfolk Personal Injury Lawyers explains awareness should be the top priority when driving. Motorists should remember to look twice in all directions before entering an intersection. Obeying all traffic signals and signs is also vital. If a motorist is injured in an accident with another vehicle, the victim should speak with an attorney immediately regarding their legal rights.


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How Buttermilk Fudge Company owner Tracy McGoad became a part of NatWest’s ‘Extraordinary’ campaign for small businesses

The Mill joined forces with NatWest, ITV and Pablo to bring to life a campaign that celebrates and champions small businesses by boosting them with a mix of business support and media collaboration. The first spot of the campaign highlighted family-run confectionery shop, the 'Buttermilk Fudge Company' based in Cornwall. We caught up with owner Tracy McGoad to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on business, how she became a part of the NatWest initiative and what the experience of creating a TV advert was like.
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How did you hear about the initiative?

Our NatWest relationship manager called me one Friday morning to say that we made it down to the last three choices for a possible advert for NatWest. I didn’t think it would ever happen… and less than two weeks later I was standing in an apron in front of a camera!

What was the experience of creating this advert like for you?

It was amazing to be in a totally different world for the day. I loved it! The level of detail was mind-blowing. The scale of what is involved is really interesting. I loved every minute.

How has the impact of Covid-19 affected your business and the way you promote it and how have you adapted to this?

Like everyone, this has posed challenges in every aspect of life. In the beginning, it was working out how we could survive it as a business. We watched most of our sales channels close their doors. Fortunately, we had worked really hard on an area of innovation that is growing and with NatWest’s support had invested in creating plant-based and dairy-free treats in compostable packaging. We have been winning business as this is such an important environmental change that people are increasingly looking to make. We also tried as hard as we could to pivot to online and hamper sales have been busy, but I’ll be glad to look back on this period.

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It is phenomenal. The level of expertise is so impressive. The whole team had their expert part to play and the eye for detail was fascinating. Seeing the difference lighting made on the contrast between the tongs and the fudge. Nothing was missed. Everyone was so patient with me being a massive rookie. Lots of people have told me how much longing for Cornwall they had after seeing the beautiful drone footage.

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Mr. Miller is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Miller Capital Corporation, an affiliated company of The Miller Group of entities (TMG), established in 1972. Mr. Miller was Founder and Chairman of the Board of Miller Capital Markets, a FINRA member investment banking firm, from 2006 through 2012. He previously served over 20 years as a certified arbitrator for the NASD (now known as FINRA). He has years of executive-level experience owning, operating, and advising national and international corporations, from NYSE listed public companies to emerging-growth private companies, through varying economic climates.

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President of the United States of America, Ronald W. Reagan, presented Mr. Miller the Medal of Merit in appreciation of his support and service as a member of a Presidential Task Force. He was honored to be the keynote speaker at a U.S. Navy Relinquishment of Command and Retirement Ceremony aboard the USS Midway Museum, San Diego, CA in 2018. Mr. Miller is currently serving as Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc.’s (“TB2”) Chairman of the Advisory Board and Scholarship Committee and was the recipient of the first TB2 Leadership Award. Mr. Miller received an honorable discharge from the United States Army as a Noncommissioned Officer. Prior to his military service, he also served as a fireman.

Serving his home state of Arizona, Mr. Miller was appointed by state government officials, including the Governor and the Attorney General of AZ, to serve as a member of the AZ Board of Private Post-Secondary Education and was elected Chairman by the board members, as well as a board member for the Peace Officers Memorial. He has been a featured speaker on numerous occasions at various college and university ceremonies as well as featured in a number of magazines, including Tycoon Magazine. He has also served as Chairman or President for community service organizations. Mr. Miller’s philanthropic endeavors include support for the non-profit arts community, athletic foundations and veterans’ projects.

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When Misha Mansoor stops by your store, you should prepare for a few things…a ton of laughs, gear-talk, and a whole-lotta djent! Well we got the full dosage when he came down to our showroom to check out a few guitars, and thankfully for you guys, he even signed a couple of his signature models! One of them is this Limited Edition Jackson Juggernaut 8!

This very limited (only 30 pieces made worldwide!) 8-String Misha Mansoor Juggernaut guitar first unveiled at the 2016 NAMM show. This 8-string in its all-black finish looks like a stealth fighter that’s ready to drop low-frequency bombs on your ears! With a body shape inspired by the Dinky, the Juggernaut features more radically sculpted horns and a contoured neck heel for amazing upper fret access. The neck is constructed from quartersawn Maple with Graphite reinforcement for unparalleled stability and is contoured to Mansoor’s exact specifications. The 24-fret Ebony fingerboard features a 20″ radius for fast, comfortable playing, and is inlaid with Piranha inlays. Dual direct-mount Bare Knuckle Juggernaut pickups are wired to a 5-way switch for a wide variety of tonal options, then to a master Volume control and master Tone control with a push-pull Tone bypass switch. This guitar was signed by Misha on the back plate of the body. He even played a few riffs on it!

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Magnificent Century is a new addition to Netflix, with its first season premiering last week. Anyone who loves a cheeky Eastenders episode or can’t resist a good old historical drama will find the perfect combination of both in this Turkish programme.

The show is based on the life of Ottoman Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent, who was the longest ruling sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Exploring both Süleyman’s relationship with the women in his life and with his people, the show is both informative and entertaining.

The series excellently portrays the political movements taking place around the sultan, as the women in the royal palace - both from Süleyman’s harem and from his family - jockey for favour and power. Power is everything in the royal palace and the more you have, the more likely you are of keeping your head - at least for a while.

The newly enslaved girls, who the audience meets as they are being brought into the palace, quickly learn this and subsequently most of them fall in line. Yet there is one girl who refuses to submit quietly to her fate. Alexandra despises her Ottoman captors due to the murder of her parents and the forced separation from the man she loves. Through her disobedience she hopes to avenge them and ultimately join them in death. However, things do not go to plan and Alexandra quickly finds herself falling for the one man she hated most in the world.

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Twana Dlamini, a person living with HIV/AIDS, lies helpless in bed. The nearest government hospital where she can access treatment is 70 km away, 4 July 2006, Swaziland. About a third of all adults in Swaziland are infected with HIV. Thousands of children
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has withdrawn its advisory team from Swaziland, saying it is unable to support the government’s proposed financial reform programme.

The IMF was assisting the government in implementing the Fiscal Adjustment Roadmap (FAR), to right-size the budget, where government spending currently exceeds its revenue.

“Government has yet to propose a credible reform programme that could be supported by a new IMF staff monitored programme… the budget allocates an increasing share of resources to some sectors at the expense of education and health,” Joannes Mongardini, head of the IMF team in Swaziland, told a recent press conference.

Swaziland’s severe financial woes began after the global slowdown in 2008, when revenue from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) plummeted. The union - comprising Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland - applies a common set of tariffs and disproportionately distributes the revenue to member states.

The spending habits of King Mswati III - sub-Saharan Africa’s last absolute monarch - and the royal household are routinely splashed across newspapers, from the overseas shopping trips of his 13 wives to a “birthday present” for the king this year of a multimillion-dollar private jet. The South African daily newspaper, The Star, reported on 17 May that one of Mswati’s wives had run up a bill of US$65,000 at a luxury Johannesburg hotel during her month-long stay.

About two-thirds of Swaziland’s 1.1 million population live in chronic poverty in a food insecure country that also has the world's highest HIV/AIDS prevalence, with one in four people aged 15-49 infected.

“Government is now further away from feeding its people, providing medical aid, meeting educational needs and supporting children and the elderly with grants. This means international aid will be required to avoid a humanitarian crisis,” Janice Sibandze, a community health activist in the commercial city of Manzini, told IRIN.

Grants for many of the elderly have not been paid this year, shortages of medicines have been reported in hospitals, and the government is struggling to meet its constitutional obligations to provide primary education to all children. Hundreds of mobile classrooms purchased two years ago were reportedly at risk of becoming unusable due to lack of maintenance.

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“Despite government mismanagement of the economy, people still need to eat, children still need to be educated, the sick still need to be treated. Swaziland will depend more than ever on the international donor community - the world needs to be prepared,” said Sibandze.

''People still need to eat, children still need to be educated, the sick still need to be treated. Swaziland will depend more than ever on the international donor community''

A key IMF recommendation was that Swaziland’s public sector workforce be trimmed by 10 percent. But with private sector unemployment estimated at more than 40 percent, analysts say the government fears that large-scale public sector retrenchments would spark unrest. About 4 percent of government spending in the mainly agrarian society goes to agriculture, while 17 percent is spent on the security services.

In March 2012, parliamentarians voted to reverse their 10 percent salary cuts, arguing that they were the only public sector employees to have taken a wage cut.

The government is drawing down central bank reserves to bridge the gap and cover public sector salaries. The IMF recommends that any nation’s central bank hold three months’ of foreign reserves as guarantee for payment of imports. The Central Bank of Swaziland recently announced that its reserves were at a historic low of 1.9 months.

An economist employed by a bank in the capital, Mbabane, who declined to be identified, told IRIN that further erosion of the bank’s reserves could jeopardize one of the country’s last pillars of economic stability, the pegging of its currency, the lilangeni, to the South African rand.

“If the value of the Swazi currency drops so low it cannot be linked to the rand anymore, we will have Zimbabwe-style hyperinflation that will push lower-income earners into poverty,” the economist said.

The president of the Federation of the Swazi Business Community (FESBC), Johannes Manikela, said at a recent press briefing that “Sixty percent of SMEs [small and medium enterprises] are at risk of failure because they are not getting government tenders.”

Amos Dlamini, an investment counsellor in Mbabane, told IRIN that Swaziland’s economic health was dependent on revenue from SACU, which helped fund its exports to South Africa. “The so-called private sector in Swaziland depends on government for contracts, paid for by this same external funding but without which they would go out of business.”

The IMF withdrawal, Dlamini said, was a signal that financial reform was going nowhere, and the private sector could not be expected to generate sufficient tax revenue to keep the government solvent.

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“Swaziland cannot survive on its own. Its natural resources are few and tied up by political factors, its agriculture is constricted by medieval farming practices (about 70 percent of the population are subsistence farmers) and its consumer market is too small to sustain a viable retail sector,” said Dlamini.

The IMF has described the government’s prediction of five percent annual economic growth as “optimistic”. In the past decade growth has averaged around two percent a year, below that of population growth.

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On 1 April 2012 the government replaced the general sales tax system and introduced a 14 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) regime, which is estimated to have raised prices at the retail level by between four and eight percent. Basic foods are among the zero-rated items.

“It is a regressive tax - it hurts the poor,” said Musa Hlope, a former President of the Federation of Swaziland Employers.

The IMF advisory team’s withdrawal is also expected to send a negative message to other international lending institutions, such as the World Bank and the African Development Bank.

“Government needs to borrow massively to pay its bills. That is why it tolerated the IMF team in the country in the first place - it needed that letter of comfort,” the Mbabane bank economist said.

“Without the IMF’s endorsement of progress toward economic reform in Swaziland, South Africa will not extend its loan of R2.4 billion (US$300 million). There was a lot of talk about South Africa bailing out Swaziland last year, but not any more.”

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Dog left to starve to a skeleton

I am sure you will all be very disappointed and angry to learn that today, animal abuser David Lowe received a 12 weeks' suspended sentence, a £1,000 fine, and a ban on keeping animals for life. This is not justice for Fly, the beautiful Lurcher who he starved to death.

The UK Animal Welfare Act places a duty of care on people to ensure they provide for five welfare needs: a suitable environment; a suitable diet; the ability to exhibit normal behaviour patterns; to be housed with/apart from other animals as appropriate; and to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease. Lowe failed to seek the very necessary veterinary help with a tumour, diabetes and an abscess which would have saved Fly's life, and he starved Fly to a skeleton . A vet described it as the worst case of starvation he had ever seen.

Given the deliberate cruelty involved in this case, we have to wonder why Lowe did not receive a custodial sentence - particularly when the law states that those found guilty of animal cruelty can be sentenced to a maximum of 51 weeks in prison.

I will be writing to the Ministry of Justice to ask why the UK law has failed us yet again.

When 15-year-old Fly was discovered after a tip-off from neighbours, vet Angus McKenzie said Fly was the most severely emaciated dog he had seen either dead or alive in more than 30 years. She was dehydrated and rated zero on a ‘body condition scale’ - with a rating of one being classed as emaciated.  She was more than half the weight she should have been and was suffering from dental disease, a heart murmur and diabetes.

Her owner David Lowe (inset) had been given money by his former partner to take the dog to a vet, but Lowe didn’t bother. On discovery, Fly was immediately signed over to RSPCA care but because of her ‘cumulative conditions’, the only humane course was to put her to sleep. The vet said that the sad thing about the case is that individually, the conditions were all treatable and manageable had veterinary advice been sought at an earlier stage and acted upon.

Lowe has been found guilty of five counts of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. The case has been adjourned until 21 May, so in the meantime, please urge Bolton magistrates court to pass a prison sentence for this horrendous crime.

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Dear Magistrates of the Bench

Re: RSPCA v David Lowe, of Egerton Street, Farnworth

Date of sentencing: Wednesday 30 April 2014

With relation to the above case, I attach a petition signed by 32,096 individuals who are calling on Bolton Magistrates Court to impose the maximum possible prison sentence of 51 weeks on David Lowe, and to ban him from owning animals in the future.

Earlier this year, Bolton Magistrates Court found Lowe guilty on five changes relating to animal cruelty, in what RSPCA inspector Vicki McDonald said was the most serious case of malnutrition she had ever seen. Vet Angus McKenzie added that in more than 30 years’ experience in the field of small animals, he had never seen a dog – dead or alive – as emaciated as the dog in question.

It is against the law to be cruel to an animal that is kept as a pet. Among the basic criteria for ensuring an animal is well cared for, it must have a proper diet and fresh water, and be treated for illness. Lowe failed to provide food or an adequate supply of drinking water, which resulted in severe dehydration. He was also found guilty of failing to provide veterinary care for the dog, which was found with an inflamed mammary tumour, a discharging abscess, and dental disease.

While the Animal Welfare Act 2006 makes it clear owners’ responsibilities for ensuring the welfare needs of their animals are met, time and again, courts are imposing lenient – or even suspended – prison sentences on very serious offenders.

This petition supports the views of the general public that sentences need to reflect the severity of the cases in order to deter future animal abusers.

Yours faithfully

Mel Crowther

Update #37 years ago
Thanks again to everyone who's signed this petition. I'll be e-mailing it to Bolton Magistrates Court on Monday, so if you have any friends or family who would also like to sign, please would you circulate it to them asap.

Best wishes to all you animal lovers out there - Mel
Update #27 years ago
Just to confirm that the court hearing date has now changed to 30th April.

Best wishes - Mel
Update #17 years ago
Hi everyone - I just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who signed this petition and particularly to those who plan to be outside Bolton Magistrate's Court tomorrow afternoon.

I sent the petition to the court this morning, but plan to e-mail an update tomorrow, as people are still signing.

Let's just hope that our voices will be heard by the magistrates when it comes to them sentencing David Lowe, and that his abuse of this beautiful animal won't go unpunished.

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Water, Barley Malt(Pils, Munich, Carbohemian), Hops (Citra, Amarillo, Summit), Chipotle pepper, Yeast (US05). Contains Gluten. No Aroma.

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Investment Opportunities in East Africa

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While attending the previously concluded 1st Ugandan convention in the UK, I engaged one of the attendees in an investment conversation regarding big opportunities back home. He seemed very skeptical of the success of any investment in East Africa, especially in Uganda, citing political instability as reported by some media houses. Well my answer was “…… do you think I would have spent my hard earned  money on an air ticket in the summer and travel over four thousand miles just to spend a day in this meeting without expecting any investment opportunities?”I am more than convinced that East Africa is a mine of wealth not fully tapped because of its expansion to include Rwanda, Burundi and soon the newly formed southern Sudan.

Private equity firms are setting up shop in East Africa, attracted by a growing young and urban population, but also by better political stability and sounder macroeconomic management”, the manager of one fund said. Regional integration by at least five East Africa nations, natural gas production in Tanzania, an oil find in Uganda and the hydro-electric potential in Ethiopia were also beckoning. In the last two years, there’s been a lot more activity. We are beginning to see a number of international or pan-African players take a real interest in East Africa, and it’s not a coincidence as there are a lot of positive trends in East Africa.”

Six years ago, there were only two players in the private equity industry in Nairobi, but African Venture Capital Association now lists 26 private equity venture capital fund managers investing in East Africa.

The firm launched a $100 million Catalyst Fund I in January for opportunities in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia and Zambia with a core focus on the consumer, services and industrial sectors. The fund has a life of five years and Catalyst will offload by either listing or trading its stake to any interested parties. It has a target of a 20-25 percent return.

There is an increasing trade interest — multinationals, Indian, South African, West African corporates all looking for acquisitions in financial services, communications and other sectors, which provides further confidence about exit by private equity investors. It is a positive thing which is making it a much more attractive proposition, because 20% of the fund were raised locally from high net worth individuals, pension schemes and insurers.

Let us put aside the latest newspaper headlines today and let’s go back 15 years ago. Has the political environment improved or has it regressed in the last 15 years? The changes are actually fundamental and irreversible in my view. One cannot help but be generally bullish on the long term prospects for the region. The facts speak volumes.

I am more optimistic of mutual business benefits for all East Africans because of the improved relations among the member states.

Focus on Uganda and Rwanda

Rwanda is the second largest destination of Ugandan exports after Southern Sudan.  Uganda has maintained a significant volume of exports to the country, including salt, sulphur, lime, and cement, animal, vegetable fats and oils, iron and steel.

Statistics from the Uganda Export Promotion Board show that Uganda’s earnings from exports to Rwanda have steadily increased over the years. The board’s Officer in Charge of Regional Trade, Othieno Odoi, said exports to Rwanda earned Uganda US$ 136 million in 2009, US$ 150 million in 2010 and about US$ 160 million in 2011 so far.

Uganda is one of the major exporters to Rwanda which spends about US$ 1,000 million on imports each year. Investments by Rwandans in Uganda are also growing with lots of focus in real estate. The Uganda Investment Authority reported that in the 19 years between 1992 and 2011, up to US$ 20 billion worth of Rwandan projects have been licensed in Uganda, in sectors including manufacturing, finance, real estate, transport, and others. Even more significant is the human traffic. According to the Ugandan Ambassador to Rwanda, Richard Kabonero, Uganda received about 120,000 Rwandese visitors in 2010 alone, a high number from one country, considering that Uganda does not get more than 700,000 visitors a year. Reports say that Uganda is favorite destination of Rwandese nationals, as they spend more time here than any other tourists.

Rwanda nationals also constitute a substantial portion of students in Uganda. As the Francophone country struggles with its transition to Anglophone, most Rwandese prefer to take their children to English-speaking schools – commonly in Uganda. Thousands of Ugandans are employed in Rwanda in both professions and trade and they don’t need work permits to work in Rwanda. The Rwandan High Commissioner to Uganda, Frank Mugambagye, estimates the number at 5,000. “Rwanda has Ugandan professionals in education, traders in business and entrepreneurs in small scale industries,” Mugambagye said.

Experts argue that these realities tipped the see-saw of relations between the two neighbor countries in favour of friendship.

Expected benefits

However, an even bigger imperative was the high potential of expected mutual benefits as country leverages its strategic strengths. The first is food. Rwanda, whose economy is about 35% agricultural, with a fast-growing population and limited land, needs to import most of its agriculture products. Uganda, whose potential for agricultural production leaves a lot of room for exploitation, can find a ready market in its South Western neighbor.

Uganda’s oil

As in most contemporary discussions about Uganda’s strengths, oil had something to do with it. Uganda will soon be producing oil. Rwanda, which imports its oil at great cost and inconvenience, expects to save itself much trouble and cost by switching to Uganda’s supply. Mugambagye said Rwanda was looking forward to easier and probably cheaper oil options.

“We are optimistic we will greatly benefit from Uganda’s oil just like some of the districts in Uganda have benefited from Rwanda’s gas,” he said.

Rwanda is estimated to import up to 6,000 barrels of oil (crude and refined) per day and would constitute a sizeable market for Uganda’s oil.

The benefits are not one-way.

Cross-border trade

Among the issues in the MOU, according to Kanumba, is improving market infrastructure at border posts to facilitate cross-border trade and removal of Non-Tariff Barriers like road blocks and weighbridges.

One measure already in effect is the extension of border operation hours at Cyanika and Kagitumba/Mirama Hill from 8 to 16 hours and 12 to 16 hours respectively.

In view of border complications, the two countries also recently agreed to share the considerable tourism income from mountain gorillas which move back and forth across the common borders.

Benefits for EAC; Experts say the biggest beneficiary in the new ties is the nascent East African region, whose success in forging complex relationships like common currency, integrated infrastructure and harmonized economic policies will depend on the mutual trust and goodwill between its member states.

Rwanda’s growing international popularity is winning the country friends and influence far and wide and it would be foolish of Uganda to continue to alienate it. However, Uganda also has its strengths as the “gateway into East and Central African market.”

“An investor in Uganda wants to be sure that the finished goods will find unhindered access in all the surrounding markets,” UIA’s statement said.

It added that cross-border companies in the service industry, like Kenya Commercial Bank, Crane Bank, Mukwani Industries, Serena Hotels, Nakumatt, MTN, Ecobank, Bakhresa and others, are not content in one country, but prefer to spread their services to cover an entire region.

Moving to the banking sector, which is one of the fastest growing sectors, especially in Uganda with the discovery of oil. The moratorium on new banks was lifted in July 2007.

During the18 months that followed the lifting of the moratorium, 8 new commercial banks were licensed. These included Kenya Commercial Bank, Equity Bank and Fina Bank, all from Kenya. Global Trust Bank and United Bank for Africa trace their roots from Nigeria.

Ecobank is headquartered in Togo and Housing Finance Bank is an indigenous operation. Three other banks, ABC Bank (Kenya), Access Bank from Nigeria and CRDB Bank from Tanzania, have publicly declared their intention to start banking operations in Uganda.

By April 2011, the number of commercial banks had increased to 23. The bank branches in the country numbered over 400. The banking sector employed over 8,700 people. Total commercial bank assets in the country were valued at US$4.78 billion (UGX:11 trillion). (Official Exchange Rate in December 2010 was US$1=UGX:2,300).

Rwanda formally joined the East African Development Bank in July 2008.

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The best men’s running shoes for trail and track

Whether you’re an avid runner training for a marathon or a novice taking part in a charity fun run, shoes are always imperative. Without the right pair of shoes, you could stumble upon a whole host of problems that can lead to injury.

The key to finding the best men’s running shoes is to know what type of runner you are. The way your foot hits the ground when running is known as pronation and you’ll fall under one of three categories including neutral, underpronation or over pronation. For those who are neutral, you are lucky that most types of running shoes are suitable for your style.  However, if you overpronate or underpronate then there is a higher risk of injuries such as shin splints, plantar fasciitis and ankle strain.

The average running shoe has a drop of around 8mm, but you can also get ones with a higher or lower drop depending on your preference. If you find that running barefoot is more comfortable for you, then opt for a shoe with a neutral or lower heel drop. For those who feel they need extra support and cushioning, then a higher heel drop around 10-12mm will help you stabilise your feet when running.

There are plenty of specialist running shoes on the market that have an arch tailored to your pronation, but at the end of the day it is down to comfort. We recommend taking these tips as a guideline but keep in mind that every foot is different. If you’re serious about running, then be prepared to invest in decent pair of shoes at a cost; you’ll be glad you did and they’ll stand the test of time compared to cheaper ones. Other than that, it’s down to style, so take a look at some of our top picks for the best men’s running shoes.

1. Asics Men's DynaFlyte

Complete your daily run with style and ease

Best for: Daily use | Arch type: Neutral | Heel drop: 8mm

Gel cushioning
Super lightweight
Colour not for everyone

This lightweight shoe is great for those with neutral pronation and is guaranteed to provide a comfortable run every time. Whether you run on the road or on the treadmill, the gel cushioning system will protect your foot and will always bounce back just like memory foam after every run. These are the best men’s running shoes for everyday use and will stand the test of time.

2. Brooks Men’s Adrenaline GTS 17

Shoes that hug your feet

Best for: Support | Arch type: Overpronaters | Heel drop: 12mm

Adjustable midfoot saddle
High Heel drop
Come up small

This is an incredibly supportive shoe with an adjustable midfoot saddle that allows you to find the most secure and stable fit for your foot; making the Brooks Men’s Adrenaline GTS 17 the best men’s running shoes for overpronation. The high heel to toes drop also adds to the support but the fabric remains breathable for a comfortable run indoors or outdoors.

3. Saucony Men's Freedom

Comfort for mile after mile

Best for: Road shoe | Arch type: Neutral | Heel drop: 4mm

Low heel drop
Ideal for neutral runners
Not very supportive

If you’re a regular road runner then emphasise your speed and comfort with the Saucony Freedom running shoes. They are the best men’s running shoes for the road as they have an extremely low heel drop which gives you the feel of running barefoot. This is much more comfortable for some, but if you require more support then these shoes are not for you.

4. Adidas Men's Ultra Boost

The more you give the more you get

Best for: Comfort | Arch type: Neutral/underpronation | Heel drop: 10mm

Flexible support
Neutral colour
Not the cheapest

Get ready to experience your best-ever run with the Adidas Ultra Boost shoes. These running shoes have a high heel drop of 10mm and although said to be for neutral runners. They promote natural movement of the Achilles and some users have rated them highly for underpronation, despite the high heel drop because they aren’t too restrictive on the foot.

5. Asics Gel Fortitude 7

Keep in line with these motion control shoes

Best for: Motion control | Arch type: Overpronation | Heel drop: 10mm

Ideal for severe overpronation
Super comfy gel lining
A little heavy

If you have severe overpronation when running then the Asics Gel Fortitude 7 will help you maintain stability and control. Users rate this shoe very highly for comfort, with no blisters or sore points after running due to the gel lining that makes running on the road lighter than air. The EVA sole has great grip which is perfect for running on the road every day.

6. Hoka One Speed Instinct

Run wild with the trail-specific shoe

Best for: Marathons | Arch type: Neutral | Heel drop: 3mm

Ideal for competition
Supportive on outdoor terrain
Not very breathable

If you’re training for a marathon or other outdoor run, the Hoka One Speed Instinct is one of the best men’s running shoes for trail runners. It has an extremely low heel drop of just 3mm, making for a natural and flexible run. You’ll benefit from improved traction and comfort with every stride as the firm forefoot cushioning allows your feet to be more responsive when they hit the ground.

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#333: Nissin Big Cup Noodles Shrimp Flavor Spoonable Noodles & Soup Ramen Noodle Soup

So my lady found this one at a supermarket a couple days ago – we go there all the time so I’m thinking this is extremely new so Check it out!

Bammm look at that big sucker – it looks angry!

So the insane part here is that there is no vegetable contant at all. What’s also insane is that the noodles taste REALLY GOOD uncooked – I mean its like a little thing of potato chips! I’m very curious how they will pan out…

Click image to enlarge. Finished product plus two eggs. Well, not extremely a lot to report here. Broad noodles and flavoring. The eggs made it more interesting… I hate to say it but this is the most boring cup of noodles I’ve ever had! Although the dry or wet eating possibilities are wondrous. I think the uncooked noodles would go awesome on top of some lettuce and chicken and you could make a nice asian sesame salad or something I don’t know… But yeah I’m just trying to save these noodles from the review axe. Maybe it’s because I really like Nissin and always would like to see their stuff really do well. But then again, this is a product geared towards US distribution so it’s a kind of safe bet. So here we go. 2.25 out of 5.0 stars. Yep that’s it. Okay. UPC bar code 070662030424.

So couldn’t find anything bout it but here’s something really cool – better than a decoder ring in your Wheaties.

I drink this like a wino drinks wine. The diet variety. It’s goodness…

  1. I tried their brand new Big Cup Noodles flavor Lime Chili Shrimp. It comes in a bright green cup. Has a lot going on cooked.

  2. these taste really good uncooked! i agree that these are bland cooked, but i added:
    1 egg
    some soy sauce
    some red chili sauce

    and it turned out infinitely better. so, not a hopeless cup of noodles! it just needs extra stuff.

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Colonial Pipeline was looking to hire cybersecurity manager before ransomware attack shut down operations

Good luck to whoever got that gig

Stricken US bulk hydrocarbon conveyor Colonial Pipeline advertised for a new cybersecurity manager a month before that ransomware attack forced operators to shut down the pipeline as a pre-emptive safety measure.

The job advert came to light in the wake of the ransomware attack, which shut down one of America's largest pipelines on Friday 7 May.

"Employees find exciting opportunities to grow and develop their careers at a stable company which offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage and a host of other features that support a happy, active, productive and rewarding life," says the advertisement (also available here).

The advert called for a degree in compsci or infosec, five years of "technical experience" in infosec and/or incident response – and for the successful applicant to have a "strong foundation and in-depth technical knowledge of security engineering, computer and network security, authentication, and security controls."

By Saturday (8 May), the pipeline company had said it was "actively in the process of restoring" operations, only for its website to fall offline at the time of writing.

It seems highly unlikely that the recruitment of a new cybersecurity manager had anything to do with the attack, but the timing is unfortunate. Whoever got the job, assuming it was filled before the attack, is going to have a helluva task on their hands.

The Darkside ransomware gang is said to be responsible for the attack. Infosec firm Secureworks reckons the Russia-based criminals (it has named the group Gold Waterfall) have been operating since August last year as a commission-based affiliate operation, and are an offshoot of the notorious REvil ransomware crew.

"Darkside ransomware appears to be created independently of REvil or GandCrab but shares several architectural similarities that suggest that the Darkside author is familiar with those families," said Secureworks in a research summary.

South Korea, meanwhile, ordered a review of its energy infrastructure's digital security in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown. A minister said the Asian nation would be checking "whether cybersecurity preparations and countermeasures for our energy-related infrastructure are properly in place." Next to South Korea is North Korea, a well-known hotbed of malicious people who use ransomware to fund their pariah state. ®

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A Facelift For Teeth? Porcelain Veneers in Reno

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This article focuses on an effective and versatile cosmetic dental procedure, available from the Reno Dentist: veneers.

Porcelain veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth. They’re an extraordinary way to correct a myriad of tooth imperfections, such as chips, stains, yellowing, unattractive shape or minimal misalignment.

Have you ever thought about a minimally-invasive “facelift” for a tooth? Veneers may be your solution! Durable, tooth-colored porcelain laminate is shaped into thin shells and custom-fitted for each patient’s unique set of teeth.

How many veneers should you get? This depends on how many teeth you want to upgrade, and their overall condition. Dr. Shane Sykes, DDS, will advise you on the most effective strategy.

The thickness, color, alignment, and shape of your teeth influence the final product as well as whether you have any gum recession. Veneers are matched to your existing teeth so they will blend seamlessly, but if you are planning to treat several teeth, you definitely want to have them made at the same time.

The first step in the veneer process is to make a model of your teeth to work from. After that, a dental technician uses the model to create the veneers to the precise size, shape, color, and extent of translucency. Experienced cosmetic dentists and dental technicians elevate the level of artistry in this. It’s a painstaking process.

Many patients wonder if veneers are as durable as their natural teeth. Though the veneer tooth-prep process weakens the tooth to a very tiny degree, with proper care, veneers can last up to 15 years. Dr. Sykes will advise you in detail on proper care of porcelain veneers.

If you are looking for a dentist with an artistic eye for impeccable porcelain veneers, give The Reno Dentist a call. In addition to cosmetic dentistry, we provide general and family dentistry. Call for an appointment today.

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Local food banks hand out almost 1,000 extra emergency parcels

Almost 1,000 extra emergency food parcels were handed out at food banks in North Yorkshire over the past six months, new figures reveal.

Sunday, 24th November 2019, 4:03 pm
The Trussell Trust handed out 6,798 three-day emergency food parcels over the past six months.

The UK’s biggest food bank network the Trussell Trust recorded its busiest ever six-month period between April and September, with more than 823,000 parcels provided to people in need.

In North Yorkshire, the charity says it handed out 6,798 three-day emergency food parcels over the period, the equivalent of 261 every week.

Of these, 2,714 (40%) went to children.

Overall, the charity dished out 1,489 more parcels in the area than it did during the same six-month period just a year before – an increase of 28%.

Trussell Trust chief executive Emma Revie warned that problems with Universal Credit were pushing people into poverty, with the five-week wait for initial payments under the system a key factor behind food-bank use.

She said: “Our benefits system is supposed to protect us all from being swept into poverty, but currently thousands of women, men and children are not receiving sufficient protection from destitution.

“This is not right. But we know this situation can be fixed – our benefits system could be the key to unlocking people from poverty.

“It’s in our power as a country to end the need for food banks. This can change.”

Ms Revie said she wanted to see an end to the five-week wait for Universal Credit under the next government.

“This General Election, all political parties must pledge to protect people from hunger by ensuring everyone has enough money for the basics,” she said.

A spokeswoman from the Department for Work and Pensions said: “We spend over £95 billion a year on welfare, and have simplified the benefits system through Universal Credit.

“Free school meals are provided for 1.3 million disadvantaged children, and over £26 million has also been invested in a breakfast club programme.”


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Police officers from Scarborough win award for their efforts to save a man's life

Two Scarborough Police officers have been recognised with a Public Choice Award for their efforts to save a man's life.

Monday, 29th March 2021, 4:31 pm
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The shortlisted nominees all demonstrated significant commitment and determination in their roles this past year and gone above and beyond to provide exceptional service.

PC Mandir Xherija and PC Steve Merritt who both work in Scarborough won the North Yorkshire Police Public Choice Award.

In October 2020, they attended a report of a concern for safety after a rucksack and mobile phone had been found abandoned on the footpath near a cliff edge.

PC Merritt and PC Xherija were recognised for their efforts at an awards ceremony.

PC Xherija, shortly followed by PC Merritt, using an old fishing rope embedded into the cliffside, lowered themselves around 100 feet down to a man they could see on the rocks.

When the coastguard arrived they assessed the cliffs as too dangerous for their team to climb down and called for a coastguard rescue helicopter to winch the man to safety.

The officers performed CPR on the man for some 90 minutes whilst they waited for the helicopter to arrive.

Despite the best efforts of the officers in challenging circumstances, the man sadly later died.

The virtual awards ceremony took place on Friday night last week.

Julia Mulligan, North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, said:

“These Public Choice Awards have been a chance for us to recognise the extraordinary work that our officers, volunteers and staff provide for our communities, keeping us safe and feeling safe hour-after-hour, day-after-day.

“This past year has been difficult for everyone, but I have heard from communities across North Yorkshire and York how much they value the work of our brave police officers, firefighters and police and fire staff.

"Despite the focus being so much on Covid, there has been no let-up in the other crimes, incidents and situations they have to face. These Awards were an opportunity to express our support to those who support us, and I congratulate everyone who was nominated and all the winners.”


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No rate hike seen in M’sia

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INFLATIONARY pressure brought about by the overheated property sectors has forced Australia's and England's reserve banks to increase interest rates in their respective countries, but it would be a long time before Malaysian consumers will see any rate hike.

The likelihood of Malaysia or other countries in this region such as Thailand and Singapore following suit will be remote, at least for the time being, economists said.

On Tuesday, Reserve Bank of Australia and Bank of England raised interest rates by 0.25% in their respective countries, an early measure to curb spending.

The economists said Malaysia had yet to see any significant increase in spending like that seen in England and Australia that could force the government to increase interest rates to rein in inflation.

“Given the excess liquidity in the economy and subdued inflation rate, we can afford to hold off any increase in interest rates,” MIDF Consultancy Services Sdn Bhd general manager and economist Dr Yeah Kim Leng told StarBiz. He said Malaysia was also in a different economic and business cycle and would thus be insulated from similar rate increases.

“Private consumption is still recovering from the low period in the first half of this year due to worries over the SARS outbreak and war in Iraq, so a similar increase will be unlikely,” he said.

A Maybank Securities economist concurred with Yeah, adding that Malaysia's fixed exchange rate had also averted any pressure on the Malaysian government to hike interest rates in response to similar moves by other major economies.

Yeah said the Malaysian economy had yet to experience any spurt in spending activities, such as that in Australia or Britain which had led to a spike in property prices, prompting the respective governments to intervene with higher interest rates to avoid a property bubble.

“The local economy is just recovering from the fall in consumption levels since early this year,” he added.

In fact, Bank Negara governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz has repeatedly emphasised on the government stance of an accommodative monetary policy, which puts less pressure on the use of interest rates measures to curb consumption or overheating of the economy.

While economists were confident that the local economy might be able to sustain a low interest rate regime, there were hints that domestic demand was slowly inching up, which might exert pressure on interest rates next year.

“We have seen purchasing power increase due to rising equity prices,” Yeah said, but added that such an increase had yet to be felt in the economy at large.

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