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Die Gärten der Welt at Berlin / The Garden of the World at Berlin.

Balinese garden ;

An important aspect of the Balinese philosophy of life is the pursuit of harmony. Harmony is the highest goal in all areas of life. A person should always be consistent with itself, with its environment - that is, with nature and other people - and live with the entire universe. Gods, humans and the environment must be in equilibrium with each other.

Die gärten der Welt at Berlin / De tuinen van de wereld in Berlijn.

Balinese tuin :

Een belangrijk aspect van de Balinese filosofie van het leven is het streven naar harmonie. Harmonie is het hoogste doel in alle gebieden van het leven. Een persoon moet altijd in overeenstemming te zijn met zichzelf, met zijn omgeving - dat wil zeggen, met de natuur en andere mensen - en leven met het hele universum. Goden mens en milieu moet in evenwicht met elkaar.

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Standup paddlers faced a steady headwind during the second Lake Erie North Shore Standup Saturday, said event founder and coordinator Katherine Balpataky.

“It was consistent … the waves weren’t overly technical, but they kept you on the ball, said Balpataky, who finished third in the 20-kilometre race.

It was the second year for the event, held to support Carolinian Canada’s Lake Erie Coastal Stewardship EcoTrail. The ecotrail highlights natural and cultural treasures of the lake’s 600-kilometre coastline from Essex to Niagara.

The race, which kicked off at Nickel Beach in Port Colborne, also saw five- and 10-kilometre races, said Balpataky.

The stop for the five-kilometre race was at Centennial Beach, and the 10-kilometre race ended at Pleasant Beach. The 20-kilometre race ended on the public beach at Crystal Beach.

“Most people were doing the five-kilometre race,” said Balpataky, adding there were just under 40 racers who signed up and took to the waters, including sponsors Larry and Cathy Boggio.

She said the headwinds, coming east down Lake Erie, would have made things challenging for beginners in the race.

“I just hope no one walked away feeling overly discouraged, given the number of people who didn’t finish the distance they intended to travel. I hope everyone walked away feeling good for just entering a paddle race and having fun on the water,” said Balpataky, who was happy with the day.

Ivan Dimic, who finished the 20-kilometre race first with a time of two hours and forty minutes, said the headwind and a wind from one side caused him to paddle on one side of his board.

“I didn’t alternate strokes, so it was a little tough,” the 53-year-old Toronto resident said.

It was his first time racing in the event; last year he helped Balpataky organize it.

Dimic has been standup paddling for nearly four years and races almost every weekend if he can.

Though most races are less than 10-kilometres in length, with some between 10 and 15-kilometres, Dimic doesn’t mind long ones.

Balpataky said most standup paddle races in Ontario tend to be six to eight-kilometres in length.

But even though the event was a race, she said it was also about getting people on the water to go past a beautiful shoreline view.

“We’ll have people go at a fast pace though.”

Balpataky, Dimic, and 20-kilometre second place finisher Mike Austin, all paddled on racing hulls.

Darryl Austin, owner of Ausmosis Style on Board and race sponsor, said Dimic is a very good racer and the board he used one was a 14-foot racing hull.

“They don’t get any lighter or faster. Ivan was probably going 8.5 km/h out there.”

Austin said Balpataky and Mike Autsin were on 12.6-foot Ausmosis racing hulls, and added racers in the 10-kilometre part of the event, would also have used racing hulls.

Balpataky said a unique guided hike of Marcy’s Woods in Holloway Bay, by the Bert Miller Nature Club, would take place Sunday.

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Concurso consistente en atrapar una cinta, con un pequeño aro que estan colgadas de un cable, con un punzon mientras pasas por debajo a galope

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Dolby Volume delivers a consistent volume to all your entertainment. It eliminates annoying volume differences, whether between TV shows and commercials or between different pieces of home theater gear. No more up and down with the volume control, no more frustration—just a more enjoyable, more immersing experience.

Dolby Volume is a winner of Good Housekeeping's 2010 VIP (Very Innovative Products) Awards.

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Every year associates across Cognizant participate in a month long Greenathon to spread the word on adopting a greener way of living through various campaigns like green workshops, contests, quizzes, plantation and clean-up drives and much more. Each year our efforts grow stronger in creating a positive impact towards the environment, thanks to the consistent commitment from our associates.

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How to Improve Business English Speaking Skill?

Dec : Learning English has never been a higher priority than today. It's a language expressed all over and is utilized for a wide range of correspondence. In this way, on the off chance that you're learning English as a subsequent language, it's simply consistent to require the investment to foster your capacity to talk in business circumstances too.

At the point when you figure out how to utilize your Business English talking abilities appropriately, you can open an entirely different universe of chances!

Peruse Business English Books

Perusing business books is one of the best ways of working on your English-talking expertise. It can assist you with studying the language and how words are utilized in a legitimate manner. Perusing a book on business points will likewise give you a thought regarding how individuals discuss business in their everyday discussions.

There are various books accessible for learning English as well as working on your abilities in this language by perusing them routinely, for example,

Instructions to Talk Your Way to Success - by George Ritzer

Begin With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action - by Simon Sinek

Pay attention to News

Paying attention to the news is an extraordinary method for working on your English-talking abilities. It will assist you with learning the language and comprehend how it's utilized, in actuality.

You can stand by listening to the news on TV or on the web, however certain individuals favor tuning in through digital recordings since they find it simpler to zero in on each story in turn than if they have various stories playing all the while. Tuning in this manner additionally assists you with becoming acclimated to hearing new words and articulations being utilized by local speakers.

Further develop Grammar

Language structure is the underpinning of communicated in English It is the system for the language. It gives it design and makes it work. Without punctuation, we would have no real way to plainly impart our thoughts.

Syntax holds your sentences together, so they check out! Language structure assists you with utilizing words accurately and say precisely exact thing you mean in a straightforward manner, regardless of how convoluted your contemplations are!

Gone are the days when syntax was remembered and educated. Today, the main angle is to comprehend the use of syntax which is missed by 80% of working experts.

Learning syntax rules isn't enough for an individual to turn out to be great at business English talking since he/she can not talk legitimate English, all things considered, circumstances or in an expert climate. The facts confirm that learning new words helps you in conveying your thoughts all the more plainly however it doesn't imply that you can begin talking without knowing any linguistic standards or standards.

On the off chance that we see it according to another viewpoint, in the event that we become familiar with another word consistently, following one year we could have advanced around 50-100 words yet shouldn't something be said about the people who have been reading up for 5+ years? They would have known something like 1000 words! So rather than zeroing in on learning new words, center around understanding how these words are utilized so they can be utilized appropriately while talking business English fluidly..

Learn Vocabulary

One of the main pieces of communicated in English is jargon. Advancing new words from papers and magazines will assist you with working on your talking ability, yet entirely it's adequately not. You likewise need to gain proficiency with some fundamental syntax decides that are utilized in regular discussions.

This assists individuals with understanding what you say when you communicate in English with them. In the event that they don't comprehend something, they probably shouldn't speak with you once more or they might feel irate at you since they don't have any idea how to answer appropriately to information exchanged by somebody who doesn't utilize right sentence structure rules while communicating in English with them.

We are facing a daily reality such that we can speak with individuals from various nations, societies, and foundations. For instance, assuming you are speaking with your clients or clients in their own language then you ought to have a decent jargon in that language.

It will assist you with understanding them better and cause them to feel great while conversing with you on business matters. This would likewise assist you with further developing your business English talking abilities as well as work on your communicated in English.

Join Group Discussions

The most ideal way to further develop your English-talking abilities is to join bunch conversations. You can gain from others' missteps, thoughts, encounters, assessments, and perspectives. Bunch conversations are an incredible method for working on your English-talking abilities.

You can likewise gain from others' mix-ups in conferences or in any sort of gatherings at work. You will realize what works and what doesn't work in a gathering room when you go through this experience yourself.

Practice Spoken English Online with Trainer

Internet preparing is the most effective way to work on communicating in English It's helpful, adaptable, prudent, and accessible day in and day out. You can concentrate any place you need, in the solace of your own home or office. Assuming that your timetable is loaded with gatherings and arrangements, web based preparing will offer you a chance to learn English while accomplishing some other work on the web or on your telephone.

Online courses are likewise advantageous on the grounds that they give full-length video examples that permit clients to see the educator's face and hear their voice as they talk — there are no restrictions on how long clients spend gaining from every video illustration.

The coach is a two-way medium that will constantly assist you with grasping your errors and work on your shortcoming.

The mentor will continuously assist you with further developing your relational abilities, business English and other significant things connected with business correspondence.

Assuming you wish to further develop your relational abilities, it is fundamental that you think about joining the communicated in English classes in Ahmedabad and track down the right course for yourself.

The main thing while communicating in English is certainty since, supposing that you feel awkward about what you are talking about, then, at that point, it will be challenging for others to comprehend what it is that you are attempting to say.

This leads us to one of the main parts of talking interchanges: familiarity. At the point when individuals talk in a familiar way, they sound certain, and their crowd will actually want to track with without trouble and this makes them bound to mindfully tune in.

There are different manners by which individuals can further develop their familiarity including perusing resoundingly or having discussions with local speakers who have experience showing others how best to keep up with familiarity while utilizing dialects like Hindi-the authority language is spoken by more than 39% of inhabitants inside India's nation!

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Alice and me, Saturday Fall Cortland, 2013 by The Original Turtle

Alice showed consistently well at Cortland this year, two 3rd-place finishes. This is good, considering she only showed once before, at this very show one year ago, when she won her class as an intermediate light gray doe, when I bought her. She has had 19 kits since, including the ineffable Kit One in the other picture.

Alice looks good and will probably go to Convention in mid-October.

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British Covid-19 data are consistent internally and with excess mortality data in the second wave

Praça ArcelorMittal - Carla Pimentel e Marina Pimentel by Casa Cor MG

Um projeto inovador e consistente, que não deixa de lado a elegância e o compromisso com o meio ambiente. Assim é a Praça ArcelorMittal, criada pelas paisagistas Carla e Marina Pimentel, ressaltando os benefícios da construção de jardins sobre laje, numa área de 320 m² . Uma alternativa eficiente e fascinante, que garante conforto térmico ao ambiente, além de promover um delicioso encontro com a natureza.O destaque do espaço fica por conta de um grande painel verde, que chama a atenção pela simbologia utilizada: um alerta a toda população pela preservação da Serra do Curral, um símbolo da cidade. Os materiais utilizados são ecologicamente corretos e sustentáveis. O jardim, que envolve de forma inusitada toda a área gourmet da Casa Cor 2010, é enriquecido e valorizado pela diversidade de plantas nativas e exóticas.

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FDA Lays Out Annual Covid Shot Plan Similar to Flu

(Bloomberg) -- Americans are about to get a clearer idea of how often they’ll roll up their sleeves for Covid-19 shots when advisers to US regulators meet Thursday to discuss an immunization schedule that looks more like the one used for flu.

The plan would have health officials meet each June to review which strains of the virus should be included in Covid shots to be deployed no later than September of the same year, according to documents released by the US Food and Drug Administration ahead of the Jan. 26 meeting.

Experts from around the world convene annually to make predictions about which flu strains will dominate during the upcoming season and, thus, should be targeted by shots. The FDA is looking for a similar coordinated effort to take place at least as often for Covid shots, one of several changes the agency hopes might help simplify the immunization process and encourage more Americans to stay up to date.

Waning immunity from vaccinations and the emergence of new variants every few months has led regulators to recommend variant-targeted boosters, a tactic that so far has been unpopular among Americans and has even split some health experts on costs and benefits. Just weeks after rolling out the updated BA.4 and BA.5 boosters in September, new mutations were rampant. Now, even as the US sees the rise of an immune-evasive variant called XBB.1.5, booster uptake is hovering at about 15%.

“Although the use of the bivalent mRNA boosters is supported by the available evidence, their deployment has been associated with significant implementation complexities,” the FDA said. Switching to one composition for both primary shots and boosters will help streamline the process, according to the agency documents.

Evidence suggests that immunity from prior exposure to the virus along with vaccination will provide enough protection so that most people will need one annual Covid booster, according to the documents. However, young children who might not have been previously exposed and people who are at higher risk for severe disease may need two yearly shots, the FDA said.

“An annual vaccine would be ideal because people would remember, they can do it with other vaccinations like flu and it can last,” Albert Bourla, chief executive officer of Covid vaccine-maker Pfizer Inc., said Jan. 18 in an interview with Bloomberg.

The FDA is still concerned about evasion of vaccine-induced immunity by mutants of the fast-spreading omicron strain, according to the documents. That warrants continued surveillance of variants and also monitoring of the protection previous vaccines provide against new strains.

Pfizer and Moderna Inc. are both working on next-generation vaccines that hold up against mutations and provide longer-lasting protection, but it’s unlikely those will be ready to go into arms anytime soon.

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SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB.1.5, CA.3.1, and CH.1.1 exhibit remarkable antibody resistance

In a recent study posted to bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers at Ohio State University examined the degree of neutralizing antibody (nAb) evasion by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron XBB.1.5, CA.3.1, and CH.1.1 subvariants.

Several subvariants have emerged from SARS-CoV-2 Omicron, some showing relatively higher immune evasion, threatening vaccination efficacy. The BQ.1.1 sub-variant was the most prevalent following months of BA.5 predominance in the United States. Nonetheless, it is being quickly replaced by XBB.1.5. The XBB lineage was first detected in India as a recombinant of BA.2.75 and BA.2.10.1.1. Its emergence was alarming since it contained numerous mutations with established immune escape characteristics.

The effectiveness of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), mono- or bivalent vaccines, and infection-induced immunity were reduced against XBB. The XBB lineage acquired two additional substitutions in the spike, resulting in XBB.1 and XBB.1.5 subvariants, and their impact remains unknown. In addition, the CA.3.1 and CH.1.1 subvariants of Omicron have been notable lately, as they carry the L452R substitution in the spike, previously discovered in the Delta and Omicron BA.4/5 variants.

The study and findings

In the present study, researchers evaluated the spike protein biology of emergent SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants XBB.1.5, CA.3.1, and CH.1.1. First, they assessed the infectivity of spike-pseudotyped lentiviruses in HEK293T-ACE2 cells expressing human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and Calu-3 cell line. XBB.1 and XBB.1.5 had higher infectivity, with nearly two-fold increased titers than SARS-CoV-2 D614G in HEK293T-ACE2 cells.

XBB subvariants’ infectivity was not significantly different from that of D614G in this cell line. By contrast, CA.3.1 and CH.1.1 subvariants had nearly 2.5-fold lower infectivity than D614G in Calu-3. Next, the team tested neutralization of these emergent subvariants by sera from 14 healthcare workers (HCWs) boosted with a bivalent vaccine after two-to-four doses of monovalent mRNA vaccine.

Sera were obtained after a median of 66 days post-bivalent vaccination. CA.3.1, CH.1.1, and XBB.1.5 subvariants showed strong resistance to neutralization by sera relative to BA.4/5, with 4.6 to 17.7 times lower nAb titers than BA.4/5. Interestingly, XBB.1.5 had slightly higher nAb titers than its parent lineage (XBB).

Of note, BQ.1.1 showed higher neutralization resistance than any of the XBB subvariants, with 12.8 lower nAb titers than BA.4/5. The CA.3.1 and CH.1.1 subvariants displayed much higher resistance to neutralization by bivalent sera. Next, the neutralization experiments were repeated using sera from HCWs vaccinated thrice with monovalent mRNA vaccines.

Samples were obtained after 2-13 weeks post-vaccination. The mean nAb titers of triple-vaccinated sera against SARS-CoV-2 D614 and Omicron (BA.2 and BA.4/5) were up to 5.6-fold lower than those of bivalent sera. nAb titers were markedly reduced for CA.3.1, CH.1.1, and XBB.1.5 subvariants. Overall, the trends of triple-vaccinated sera in neutralizing subvariants were comparable to those of bivalent sera.

In addition, the team examined the neutralization resistance of subvariants to sera from individuals infected with BA.4/5. They observed potent and near-complete neutralization resistance for CA.3.1, CH.1.1, and XBB.1.1 subvariants, with 2.6 to 4.1-fold lower nAb titers than BA.4/5. Furthermore, the researchers determined fusogenicity, surface expression, and processing of spike proteins of the subvariants.

Reduced syncytia formation was evident for all subvariants relative to D614G. XBB.1 and XBB.1.5 showed no differences in spike fusogenicity compared to XBB. The efficiency of syncytia formation of CA.3.1 and CH.1.1 was lower than BA.2.75.2. XBB subvariants, BQ.1.1, and BA.2.75.2 exhibited higher spike processing than D614G. There were no differences in spike processing for CA.3.1 and CH.1.1 subvariants relative to the parental BA.2.75.2.

Finally, homology modeling of XBB lineage spikes complexed with ACE2 or nAbs was performed. The P486 residue in XBB.1.5 was more hydrophobic than the S486 residue in XBB/XBB.1, resulting in favorable interactions with residues in ACE2, which allows better receptor utilization. The residue 486 is a hotspot for class I nAb recognition, and mutations at this site in XBB subvariants completely abolish interactions with the therapeutic mAb, AZD8895. Mutations at K444 and L452 residues found in CA.3.1 and CH.1.1 also affect interactions with class II nAbs.

Conclusions

Taken together, the findings suggested that bivalent mRNA vaccines induce up to eight times higher nAbs than monovalent vaccines. XBB subvariants, CA.3.1 and CH.1.1, exhibited almost complete escape from neutralization by triple-vaccinated or BA.4/5 infection sera. Moreover, XBB.1.5 did not show enhanced immune evasion relative to BQ.1.1. CA.3.1 and CH.1.1 subvariants consistently showed higher resistance to neutralization than XBB subvariants, warranting continued surveillance and further analyses.

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2012 Camp Zama Bon Odori Festival by U.S. Army Garrison Japan

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The 53rd annual Bon Odori Festival at Camp Zama was held Aug. 4. The festival is consistently the largest bilateral event of the year for U.S. Army Japan, this year attracting more than 30,000 visitors to the installation. The festival featured live entartainment, games for children, a variety of ethnic foods, bilateral sports, and a fireworks show.

About the United States Army Garrison Japan:

The United States Army Garrison Japan and its 16 supported installation sites are located in the island of Honshu and Okinawa in Japan. The USAG Japan mission is to support the Headquarters, U.S. Army Japan / I Corps (fwd) to ensure mission readiness and the quality of life of the Army community in a sustainable, transforming joint and combined environment.

The USAG-J area of responsibility spans 1,500 miles from north to south of Japan. Camp Zama, home for both HQ USARJ and USAG-J is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Tokyo in the cities of Zama and Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The Camp Zama base cluster includes Sagamihara Housing Area and Sagami General Depot.

Akasaka Press Center is located in the center of Tokyo. The Akizuki/Kure area near Hiroshima is an ammunition depot. Yokohama North Dock is a port facility in the city of Yokohama, a major commerce port and a popular shopping area. USAG Torii Station is located 980 miles southwest of Camp Zama on the island of Okinawa.

We are the Army's home in Japan and the "Garrison of Choice" for Soldiers, Civilians and their Family members. We are committed in becoming the leader in the U.S. Army Installation Management Command by providing world-class installation services.

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2015 Longwood Christmas: Conservatory Music Room (2 of 10) at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square PA by M & E Raine

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The MUSIC ROOM is one of elegance and grace, and no matter what season or special festivities surround it, the décor has been consistently one of stunning, but subtle beauty. The woodwork is exquisite, and the high ceiling with the ornate artwork, coupled with the Palladium window to the private court, always adorned by the extraordinary drapes is a true reflection of fine taste. The easy access, both visual and practical, to the Exhibition Hall and the many delightful special displays makes this room a very special experience every time we come.

We began our visit as the New Year 2016 began by going straight to the Conservatory of nearly 5 acres in order to see this Christmas season’s display, which seemed to focus much on Blue and Water. Seeing the indoor exhibits during daytime hour, and the again, at night, makes the experience that much more interesting, for it is comparable to experiencing two separate show. As always, the array of creative displays for the holidays was nothing short of amazing, and the regular presentation of flowers and other plants throughout never ceases to lack a sense of awe. First class and pure elegance is the norm here . . .

The nighttime views were simply breathtaking, from the enormous trees lit beautifully by the grand lawn to those by the paths heading toward Large Lake and the spectacular “Floating Trees.” The view of the Italian Water Garden Tree Light at night was phenomenal in its brilliance. And furthermore, the rainbow of colors displayed in lights wrapped around the tall tree trunks near the Pierre DuPont House was so exquisitely presented.

The wide variety of flowers and plants at Longwood Gardens are absolutely stunning in all stages and species . . . truly a Garden of Eden for anyone with a deep passion for these gifts of nature. In addition, the architectural designs and structures throughout accentuate the experience, never ceasing to amaze. Situated on over 1,000 acres of magnificent grounds, and with the great influence of the original owner and founder, Pierre du Pont, still evident today, this is widely considered as one of the very finest garden in the world. One can visit every month over the course of any given year, and enjoy a new and exciting experience with the constant introduction of seasonal plants and flowers, along with one spectacular event or another.

CHECK OUT OUR “LONGWOOD GARDENS” ALBUM, AND YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT THE INCREDIBLE WORLD OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS PRESENTED IN A SETTING OF SUPREME QUALITY AND SCALE THAT MAKES IT AMONGST THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.

Philippines-China Bilateral Consultation Mechanism Focuses on Cooperation and Collaboration while Having Frank and Candid Discussions on Issues where the Philippines and China Disagree by DFA Philippines

14 February 2018 MANILA – Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter S. Cayetano today praised the conclusion of the 2nd meeting of the bilateral consultation mechanism on the South China Sea between Philippine and Chinese delegations as an important step towards resolving ongoing territorial disputes in a manner consistent with the spirit of friendship.

“This meeting has become an important step towards resolving ongoing disputes on territory, sovereignty, and sovereignty rights in the West Philippine Sea/South China Sea, however, this bilateral consultation mechanism is also here to strengthen the momentum of cooperation in matters of common interest such as marine environmental protection, coordination between Coast Guards, and the protection of our fishermen, as well the possibility of joint exploration,” Secretary Cayetano said in a statement.

Delegations from the Philippines and China met on 13 February 2018 for the 2nd Meeting of the Philippines-China Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea (BCM). Both sides took the opportunity to highlight the exponential improvement in bilateral relations and the many opportunities for growth in various areas of cooperation.

The delegations, led by DFA Undersecretary Enrique A. Manalo and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou, also discussed ways to manage and prevent incidents at sea, promote dialogue and cooperation on maritime issues, and enhance mutual trust and confidence.

The Philippine side brought up our territorial claims and sovereignty rights issues, and discussed how to manage and prevent incidents on the ground. Both sides expressed their countries’ respective positions on the ongoing territorial disputes. While there are points of disagreement, both delegations are in agreement that the best way forward is to cooperate and properly manage issues of mutual concern and preserve security and stability in the region.

Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou, head of the Chinese delegation, also called on Secretary Cayetano today before flying back to Beijing

Secretary Cayetano said that the BCM serves as a venue for the Philippines and China to manage their differences amicably, and to show the world how disputes can be handled in a peaceful manner, and how cooperation and collaboration can benefit the two countries’ peoples despite a complicated and difficult dispute.

"The Duterte Administration is unwavering in its commitment to protect our country’s territorial claims and maritime entitlements. Let me also say that we are also of the position that ongoing territorial disputes should be resolved in a manner consistent with the spirit of good neighborly relations and the 1982 UNCLOS," said the Secretary.

Pursuant to the strategy of the Duterte administration of “friends to all and enemies to none”, the Secretary said the Philippines engages all countries whether claimant or non-claimant, whether we have a dispute with them or not, and this has led to much mutual trust and confidence and translated into gains in the disputed areas as well as in other areas of cooperation and collaboration.

To mention some positive developments in the South China Sea:

There is access of our fishermen within the areas in dispute.

There are measures in place for all parties to protect the environment and marine ecosystem in the South China Sea.

There is a commitment by China and all parties not to build on uninhabited features in accordance with the Declaration of Conduct on the South China Sea.

"Let me note that our fishermen are back exercising their livelihood in Scarborough Shoal, and overall, the situation in the greater South China Sea has become more stable than in past years," according to Secretary Cayetano.

These warm and friendly relations likewise resulted in tremendous economic benefits for the country, with China lifting the ban on the import of bananas from the Philippines, together with, to date, over $24 Billion worth of assistance, investment, pledges, commercial loans from China, with focus on infrastructure development under the “Build Build Build” program and further increasing economic development in the Philippines.

Secretary Cayetano further stressed that there are ongoing talks and continuous diplomatic actions being undertaken to protect the interests of the Philippines in the South China Sea. "Just because we are not in an open shouting match with China, or arguing in public, doesn’t mean that the issues aren’t being dealt with decisively. On the contrary, we are not only exerting efforts but also getting things done," said the Philippines' top diplomat. END

BAE Systems Literature by ICG Brandbuilders, Preston, Lancashire by ICG Brandbuilders

the "present a consistent brand" challenge.

Challenge

When British Aerospace rebranded as BAE Systems, the company needed an agency that could handle a wide range of projects, with the ability to communicate complex information and operate as a ‘Brand Guardian’. With so many people within BAE Systems commissioning work, it was vital that ICG could help support and protect the integrity of the corporate brand.

Discuss

Since day one of our relationship with BAE Systems, ICG recognised that even the best guidelines are open to interpretation - so we talked to as many people as possible to ensure that our designs would shine as examples of good practise.

Solution

ICG established a dedicated account team to develop short lines of communication with our client, and we trained all our staff on the brand guidelines - so no matter what the deadline, there’s always someone who can help. We have also been given official access to their intranet style guide, so that we can double-check a design layout at any time.

Result

The projects that BAE Systems continue to commission are the result of a 15-year old relationship based on trust and quality of service. We have been consistently singled out for introducing creativity without compromising brand guidelines.

www.icgonline.co.uk

2008OCT051441 by Peter Renshaw

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Omnidrive - Is This The Sad End?

Interesting tid-bit.

Omni was listed in the top 100 web2.0 software companies in Australia ~ rossdawsonblog.com/weblog/archives/2008/06/official_launc... . and listed in a local biz mag ~ www.brw.com.au/searchresult.aspx?search=Top+100+Web+2.0+A... . So I contacted a Journalist, Renai LeMay ~ twitter.com/bootload/statuses/850502396 at ZDNet Aus who had direct knowledge of the list (I forget how, I think he helped compile the list with Ross Dawson) to ask why Omnidrive was listed when it appeared to be dead? I got an interesting reply ~ twitter.com/renailemay/statuses/850550575 Now this was back in July this year.

So the question is why is an Australian, top 50 BRW web2.0 company got a dead site, no feedback and poor reputation? ~ www.google.com/search?q=Omnidrive+Nik+Cubrilovic

Ironic for the homepage that reads: "Short of cash? It seems we are always out of money at the worst possible times. Just when you have spent your last dollar for the week ..."

Some time later I saw the above listing...

Despite what is written about Omnidrive and it's inclusion into the Top 100 Australian web companies I still see it consistently listed in the deadpool across various sources.

Mike Krause Sales Sense Social Media by Michael Krause

Mike Krause knows the challenges sales leaders and business professionals face every day, having sold well over $100 million in products and services in his twenty years of professional sales, consistently achieving high levels of success in sales, management and training. He is a seasoned veteran of driving and achieving quantifiable results across a wide array of business models and organization sizes.

Since running his first lemonade stand at the age of seven, Mike’s proven approach to sales is to roll up his sleeves, jump into the trenches with his client’s salespeople and do whatever it takes to teach them his customized tools, tactics and strategies to generate income and strengthen positive branding.

From building a landscape company from inception to 130 accounts in two years to being recognized as a top producer in each of the Fortune 500 companies for which he worked, Mike always exceeds his goals. Mike funded his undergraduate education at St. Bonaventure University with his landscaping company and later obtained a Master’s degree in Strategic Leadership with a concentration in entrepreneurship from Roberts Wesleyan College.

After spending over twelve years in Corporate America, Mike discovered his true passion in helping business leaders and sales professionals achieve their sales objectives more rapidly through his highly effective selling processes. His previous book, Sell or Sink: Strategies, Tactics and Tools Every Business Leader Must Know to Stay Afloat! is available online through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

My latest book, SMART Prospecting: That Works Every Time! (McGraw Hill, March 2013)blends old school proven sales strategies with new age tactics and technology that make all sales people more productive and more effective. My clients have measured 40 to 65 percent growth in prospecting calls and increases of 22 percent in closed sales. In fact, Brian Tracy, universally acknowledged self-help author, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, business coach and keynote speaker − and 18 other top selling experts − endorse SMART Prospecting, “This is a terrific, intelligent book that shows you how to get in front of more and better prospects−faster than ever before.”

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Balinese Garden: The Gardens of the World at Berlin / Balinese Tuin bij Tuinen van de Wereld in Berlijn by ShotsOfMarion fotografie

Die Gärten der Welt at Berlin / The Garden of the World at Berlin.

Balinese garden ;

An important aspect of the Balinese philosophy of life is the pursuit of harmony. Harmony is the highest goal in all areas of life. A person should always be consistent with itself, with its environment - that is, with nature and other people - and live with the entire universe. Gods, humans and the environment must be in equilibrium with each other.

Die gärten der Welt at Berlin / De tuinen van de wereld in Berlijn.

Balinese tuin :

Een belangrijk aspect van de Balinese filosofie van het leven is het streven naar harmonie. Harmonie is het hoogste doel in alle gebieden van het leven. Een persoon moet altijd in overeenstemming te zijn met zichzelf, met zijn omgeving - dat wil zeggen, met de natuur en andere mensen - en leven met het hele universum. Goden mens en milieu moet in evenwicht met elkaar.

A to Z 3D PNG Name Tiranga image Pic India Flag Photo with Your Name (2020) Happy Independence Day by faizan Mirza

A to Z 3D PNG Name Tiranga image Pic India Flag Photo with Your Name (2020) Happy Independence Day

15th August consistently is commended as the Independence day. Our nation turned out to be liberated from the pilgrim rule of the Britishers and the Indian national banner was lifted the first Prime Minister of Independent India,

Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru over the Lahori Gate of Red Fort in Delhi. His words are still recalled by everybody by heart as he stated, "Long years back, we made a tryst with fate and now the opportunity arrives when we will reclaim our vow… At the stroke of the 12 PM hour,

when the world dozes, India will wakeful to life and freedom."The second was without a doubt unique and contributed to the solidarity and quality of the nation. The year 2020 imprints the 74th Independence Day which will be praised in the midst of the progressing coronavirus pandemic in the nation.

The Indian opportunity fighters started numerous developments that somehow or another or the other helped broke shackles of bondage following 90 years. From the Revolt of 1857 to sepoy uprising,

there were numerous developments that were a significant benchmark in the battle against Britishers. We owe this opportunity to our brave political dissidents who didn't stop for a second for once to surrender their carries on with, just so their people in the future can inhale the free quality of India. technofaizan.com/tiranga-image/

2012 Camp Zama Bon Odori Festival by U.S. Army Garrison Japan

The 53rd annual Bon Odori Festival at Camp Zama was held Aug. 4. The festival is consistently the largest bilateral event of the year for U.S. Army Japan, this year attracting more than 30,000 visitors to the installation. The festival featured live entartainment, games for children, a variety of ethnic foods, bilateral sports, and a fireworks show.

About the United States Army Garrison Japan:

The United States Army Garrison Japan and its 16 supported installation sites are located in the island of Honshu and Okinawa in Japan. The USAG Japan mission is to support the Headquarters, U.S. Army Japan / I Corps (fwd) to ensure mission readiness and the quality of life of the Army community in a sustainable, transforming joint and combined environment.

The USAG-J area of responsibility spans 1,500 miles from north to south of Japan. Camp Zama, home for both HQ USARJ and USAG-J is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Tokyo in the cities of Zama and Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The Camp Zama base cluster includes Sagamihara Housing Area and Sagami General Depot.

Akasaka Press Center is located in the center of Tokyo. The Akizuki/Kure area near Hiroshima is an ammunition depot. Yokohama North Dock is a port facility in the city of Yokohama, a major commerce port and a popular shopping area. USAG Torii Station is located 980 miles southwest of Camp Zama on the island of Okinawa.

We are the Army's home in Japan and the "Garrison of Choice" for Soldiers, Civilians and their Family members. We are committed in becoming the leader in the U.S. Army Installation Management Command by providing world-class installation services.

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To learn more about USAG Japan, please visit:

Official Website - www.usagj.jp.pac.army.mil

Facebook - www.facebook.com/usagj

Flickr - www.flickr.com/usagj

us-keepexploring.canada.travel/

Slideshare - www.slideshare.net/usagjapan

USARJ This Week on YouTube - www.youtube.com/usarjthisweek

nots18-ladyj-by-poison-eve by The Jackie Factory NYC

One of the favorite numbers consistently mentioned by audience members went on after 3 AM, the last number in the show before the BATTLE OF 1000 STEVIES. Another one of this year's talented new performers, OUR LADY J brought the house down playing piano and singing "HAS ANYONE EVER WRITTEN ANYTHING FOR YOU?" backed by a gospel choir. Spellbinding!

Poet...Priest of Nothing ...Legend...

Photo by Poison Eve

fitness tips by thevoice of woman

You will have to be consistent and follow a proper routine to get a flat stomach. For more information - fitmist.com/fitness/

*.* by Ails!

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Buonissimi..mi viene voglia di entrare nella foto e prendermene uno.. perfetto in tutto la sua consistenza e nel suo sapore leggermente piccante... *.*

Consistent Crashes by Andrew

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Took this a few nights ago and for some reason, am really drawn to this shot. I love the imperfect balance that is present in this scene.

Week 16 - 1000 Ft Above by giantmike

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I'm consistently fascinated by these cranes, which makes them a great subject for a construction themed week. The size of them towering over everything else is astounding. Plus the weight they can lift boggles the mind (I heard that the beams used to create the new auditorium are 1500 lbs per linear foot!).

One my way out of work one day, the sun was hitting the crane just right, as the clouds must have opened up just enough for the sunlight to peak through. I felt this highlight of the machine versus nature made for an interesting image.

Used some free software call OnOne Photo Effects free to make some contrast changes that helped make the clouds and lines pop. Then with Aperture messed with the colors to recreate the feeling I had when I was viewing this.

Zug Faith in Finance October 30 2017 by ARC - The Alliance of Religions and Conservation

Martin Palmer, Secretary-General ARC ZUG, SWITZERLAND: Financial investors and leaders of more than 30 different faith traditions representing over 500 faith investment groups from eight religions and billions of dollars in assets, met in Zug's beautiful Lassalle Haus retreat centre together with representatives of the UN and some key impact investment funds, for a unique international meeting on Faith in Finance. They are there because they have all agreed to set out and make public their priorities for positive investment – a huge shift from the faith tradition of saying, for ethical reasons, what they won’t invest in. Asking the question: “what do you do with your investments to make a better planet?” they will give huge impetus to a new movement of faith assets to funds where they have a positive “faith-consistent” impact. www.arcworld.org/projects.asp?projectID=674

Ryan Janek Wolowski visiting Toronto, Ontario, Canada by RyanReporting

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It's a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities.

Toronto is a city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, with the original city area lying between the Don and Humber rivers.

For more information on visiting Toronto visit:

www.seetorontonow.com/

For more information on visiting Canada visit:

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About this day of the trip:

Day 2

Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls Canada - Toronto (83 miles)

We will continue our tour Niagara Falls by heading into Canada to take the Hornblower Cruise boat ride and see an informational movie at the IMAX Theater. We will also ascend the Skylon Tower. The tour then departs for Toronto, ON, one of Canada's largest cities. There we will visit the CN Tower and guests will have the option to take a Lake Ontario Cruise. During the winter when the cruise is not running, we will instead visit Casa Loma. We will have dinner in historical Chinatown.

Niagara Falls Canada, Canada

Skylon Tower This observation tower on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls offers a bird's-eye views of one of the world's favorite natural wonders. The tower stands 520 feet from street level and 775 feet from the bottom of the falls.

Rainbow Bridge The Rainbow Bridge across the Niagara River connects Niagara, Ontario to Niagara, New York. It is an international landmark and impressive architectural feat. In addition to private vehicles, pedestrians and bikes can cross the bridge for a small toll.

Niagara Falls IMAX This amazing movie experience, presented on an unbelievable IMAX screen, chronicles more than 12,000 years of history and examines human interaction with the falls from ancient time through the people-- like you-- who come to see them today.

Hornblower Niagara Cruise Get ready to get wet: this world-famous boat ride takes passengers as close to the falls as it is possible to get. Formerly Maid of the Mist, Hornblower now runs Niagara cruise operations on the Canadian side of the Falls.

Skylon Revolving Restaurant Lunch The impressive Skylon Tower, jutting into the air above Niagara Falls, features the Revolving Dining Room, a one-of-a-kind eatery the makes a full revolution every hour. Sitting just below the observation deck, guests can enjoy views and food!

Toronto, ON

Lake Ontario Cruise Lake Ontario Cruises offer gorgeous views of the city of Toronto from the waters of Lake Ontario, one of the famous Great Lakes of North America. See the city of Toronto and the surrounding area in a new way!

Toronto City Hall This unique building complex is one of the most famous in Toronto, and also the home of the city's municipal government. The Toronto City Hall offers self-guided tours which are available in five languages (including English).

University of Toronto Routinely placed in the top 30 institutions of higher learning in the world, the University of Toronto has been educating the masses since 1827. Widely considered the best university in Canada, it is known for its pioneering research.

Casa Loma This century-old Gothic-style house in Toronto was originally the home of financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt. Today, it serves as a museum that showcases the history of life in Toronto and what life was like in the early 1900s.

CN Tower Toronto's CN Tower is a Canadian icon and one of the most recognizable North American buildings. Made entirely of concrete, this massive monolith was the tallest structure in the world at the time of its completion in 1976.

Ontario Legislative Building The Ontario Legislative Building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is the seventh structure to function as the parliamentary building of the province of Ontario. This impressive building is in the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style and was built in 1893.

Chinatown One of the largest Chinatowns in North America is located in downtown Toronto, Ontario. Toronto contains several Chinatowns. This one is the oldest, dating back to the 1870s, and the historical area features many authentic groceries, restaurants, and shops.

Toronto Chinese Dinner Treat yourself to a specialty dinner in one of the largest Chinatowns in the Western Hemisphere! Freshly-cooked meats and vegetables decorate the windows of the esteemed restaurants, from whole cooked ducks to beef ribs and so much more. Enjoy!

Deluxe Hotel: Crowne Plaza or similar

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3-Day Niagara Falls, Toronto Canada Tour from New York

Tour Code: 655-68

July 11th, 12th, 13th 2014

Visit:

Watkins Glen State Park New York

Niagara Falls, NY USA

Thundering Water Cultural Show

USA / Canada international border crossing on Rainbow Bridge from New York United States of America to Ontario Canada

Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada

Skylon Tower

Niagara Falls IMAX

Hornblower Niagara Cruise

Skylon Revolving Restaurant Lunch

Toronto which is the largest city in Canada

Lake Ontario Cruise

Toronto City Hall

University of Toronto

CN Tower

Ontario Legislative Building

Chinatown

Toronto Chinese Dinner

Thousand Islands, Ontario Canada

Thousand Islands Cruise

Thousand Islands Cruise Breakfast

Thousand Islands Tax and Duty Free Store in Lansdowne, Ontario Canada

Canada / USA international border crossing Thousand Islands Bridge from Hill Island, Ontario, Canada across the Saint Lawrence River to Wellesley Island, New York, United States of America

For more information on the 3-Day Niagara Falls, Toronto Canada Tour from New York visit:

www.taketours.com/new-york-ny/3-day-toronto-niagara-falls...

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Toronto city, Ontario province, Canada country, North America continent

July 12th 2014

2012 Camp Zama Bon Odori Festival by U.S. Army Garrison Japan

The 53rd annual Bon Odori Festival at Camp Zama was held Aug. 4. The festival is consistently the largest bilateral event of the year for U.S. Army Japan, this year attracting more than 30,000 visitors to the installation. The festival featured live entartainment, games for children, a variety of ethnic foods, bilateral sports, and a fireworks show.

About the United States Army Garrison Japan:

The United States Army Garrison Japan and its 16 supported installation sites are located in the island of Honshu and Okinawa in Japan. The USAG Japan mission is to support the Headquarters, U.S. Army Japan / I Corps (fwd) to ensure mission readiness and the quality of life of the Army community in a sustainable, transforming joint and combined environment.

The USAG-J area of responsibility spans 1,500 miles from north to south of Japan. Camp Zama, home for both HQ USARJ and USAG-J is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Tokyo in the cities of Zama and Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The Camp Zama base cluster includes Sagamihara Housing Area and Sagami General Depot.

Akasaka Press Center is located in the center of Tokyo. The Akizuki/Kure area near Hiroshima is an ammunition depot. Yokohama North Dock is a port facility in the city of Yokohama, a major commerce port and a popular shopping area. USAG Torii Station is located 980 miles southwest of Camp Zama on the island of Okinawa.

We are the Army's home in Japan and the "Garrison of Choice" for Soldiers, Civilians and their Family members. We are committed in becoming the leader in the U.S. Army Installation Management Command by providing world-class installation services.

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To learn more about USAG Japan, please visit:

Official Website - www.usagj.jp.pac.army.mil

Facebook - www.facebook.com/usagj

Flickr - www.flickr.com/usagj