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Moroka Swallows' attacking midfielder, Lerato Chabangu couldshould he fail to secure a deal with the Dube Birds within the next three-and-a half months.
The playmaker’s current contract with the Soweto outfit will expire at the end of June 2015, and Siya sources have indicated that no formal talks have taken place between the club and player to extend his stay.
Siya sources close to the player indicated that Bidvest Wits had emerged as possible suitors for the 29-year-old however no formal discussions have taken place.
Sources further revealed that the Chabangu was holding out on making any long-term commitment and waiting for the end of the season to make any decision on his future, pending on Swallows surviving the relegation axe.
The Dube Birds currently find themselves in the bottom two of the PSL, with only seven league games remaining to ensure they preserve their PSL status.
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Previously the crew reported that sources revealed that the former Mamelodi Sundowns man and a teammate were reprimanded by the Birds management following a night out during Swallows' mid-season camp in Durban.
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Strange car noises can appear suddenly as a sign of impending disaster. For example:
Modern cars can isolate regular noises coming from the engine, transmission, and rotating axles.
So it's not difficult to guess that a new sound means a potential problem somewhere.
However, these sounds are as varied as the problems that can follow. And diagnosing the source of a sound that wasn't there the last time you were behind the wheel can sometimes be hard to pinpoint.
Diagnosis of abnormal sounds begins with locating the area the sound is coming from and then identifying which components could be the source.
But not all sounds are that easy to diagnose. Vibration can easily travel through several components before it reaches our ears, hands, feet, or body, making it more difficult to trace it back to its source.
Below you will find different sections describing the most common sounds you can hear in your car and their possible causes. And at the end of this post, you will find a Resources section with a list of articles that go deeper in the diagnostic.
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It's a good idea to have your car's repair manual handy when performing these diagnostics. If you don't already have the manual, you can buy a relatively inexpensive copy through Amazon.
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What Makes My Wheels Growl?
My Engine Produces Rhythmic Sounds
VIDEO: Engine Knocking Noise Diagnose and Fix
Why Are My Brakes Noisy?
I Can Hear Clicks When I Turn
A Growling, Squeaking, and Squealing Clutch
1. I Hear A Buzzing
If the buzzing is coming from the engine area, take a look at the alternator. A bad diode can produce this type of sound.
A squeal coming from under the hood can occur under a variety of circumstances:
While the engine is running
Usually, a squeal comes from a loose or worn accessory belt, or pulley.
Check the belt. If it looks worn, replace it.
Check if any hose, support, or other part is rubbing against the belt.
If the belt seems in good condition, check for proper tension.
Remove the belt and check the intermediate, tension and accessory pulleys the belt runs on.
A pulley with a worn bearing can also cause screeching. If any pulley doesn't turn freely, replace it.
Photo courtesy of Panoha on Wikimedia.
3. I Hear a Click
If you hear the engine clicking with a regular and steady rhythm during idle, it is possible that:
One or more valves need adjustment.
A rocker arm is loose.
One or more valve tappets are dirty.
An accessory is loose.
Also, a clicking sound may come from a leak in the exhaust manifold.
If the click comes from the transmission, worn teeth on an input or intermediate shaft (transaxle), or gears can cause these sounds.
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4. What Makes My Wheels Growl?
A growling noise can come from a worn or damaged wheel bearing.
The sound changes with vehicle speed.
The sound is louder when the vehicle is moving.
Photo courtesy of ArtisticOperations on Pixabay.
5. My Transmission Growls
If the growl is coming from the transmission when the vehicle is moving, check the front or rear intermediate shaft bearings for wear or damage (transaxle); or the output shaft rear bearing for wear or damage (transmission).
If the growling noise comes from the transmission when in neutral, check the front or rear input shaft bearings for damage (transaxle); or the bearings for wear or damage on the input shaft, countershaft gear, or auxiliary idler shaft.
If the growling noise is heard in all gears except direct drive, the output shaft pilot roller bearing is likely worn or damaged.
6. I Hear Loud Knocks
Engine knocks are dangerous and can be caused by a loose timing chain, or some other problem. See the Resources section at the bottom for help on diagnosing engine knocking.
7. My Engine Produces Rhythmic Sounds
Low-pitch sounds that increase in speed along with the engine (similar to the rhythmic, high-pitch sound produced in the valve train) may come from worn pistons or piston components.
Sounds can range from clicks, bell-like sounds, metallic taps, and loud snaps.
If the engine does not have a lot of mileage, check the oil level. The problem could in the lubrication system as well. Check oil pressure and compare to the specifications in your manual.
If the engine has a lot of miles, internal engine sounds may come from worn rings, worn cylinder walls, worn piston pins, or bearings.
A metallic sound can also come from a loose timing chain.
The following video shows an example of a vehicle with a noise coming from the block and what was causing the noise. The guy who owns the vehicle decided to go for a temporary solution. Usually, engine block noises require a more expensive job to produce a more permanent fix.
8. Why Are My Brakes Noisy?
When it comes to brakes, noise is perhaps one of the most common problems reported by car owners.
The main reason is worn brake pads. A high-pitched squeal is usually heard each time the brakes are applied. In this case, you simply have to change the brake pads and perhaps the discs (depending on wear) to solve the problem.
However, other sounds in the system can also occur without the driver pressing the brake pedal. In this case, there may be a problem with a brake support component.
Noises coming from the wheels such as a rattle, clicking, grinding, and hammering must be diagnosed and corrected soon because it could jeopardize the operation of the brake system.
Not All Brake Noises Are Signs of Problems
Not all brake noises are necessarily bad. Take, for example, the screeching sound that occurs when braking hard in a car with antilock brake system (ABS). This does not indicate that there is something wrong with the system.
The ABS system causes the tires to skid intermittently, about 20% of the braking time, to prevent the car from spinning out of control. This slippage is what causes the squeak.
Still, if you have any concerns about abnormal brake noise, it's best to see an auto technician to verify that there isn't a serious problem.
9. I Can Hear Clicks When I Turn
Problems with a constant velocity joint (CV joint) can produce noises not only when turning a corner, but when accelerating, decelerating, or driving within a specific speed range.
If you hear a pop or click sound every time you turn left or right, check the outer CV Joint.
If you hear a knock when accelerating, decelerating, or when putting the transmission in Drive, it is most possible that there is excessive play in the inner CV Joint.
A humming or grunting noise may come from a poorly lubricated inner or outer CV Joint, or perhaps a worn or damaged tire bearing.
A cyclical vibration that occurs between 45 and 60 mph (72 and 100 km) may come from a failed inner tripod CV Joint.
Photo courtesy of J.C. Fields on Wikimedia.
10. A Growling, Squeaking, and Squealing Clutch
The clutch assembly, in a manual transmission, can also be a rich source of ominous sounds. These are the most common.
If you hear a growling noise when you start the engine with the transmission in neutral, without touching the clutch pedal, check the input shaft bearing.
If you hear a squeaking noise, slowly press the clutch pedal. If the sound disappears, the clutch fork and pivot need to be lubricated. Instead, if the sound gets louder, the problem is with the release bearing.
If you hear a squealing noise that changes when you press or release the clutch pedal, the problem is the pilot bearing.
Why Is My Car Engine Making a Ticking Noise?
Engine ticking noise can be a red flag of potential engine damage if left unchecked. This article can help you learn how to diagnose it yourself.
Diagnosing Engine Noise Using Your Ear and Simple Tools
Serpentine Belt Noise Troubleshooting
That serpentine belt noise could be more serious than you think. Troubleshoot your belt with the help of this guide and fix it.
Diagnosing a Grinding Noise From the Starter
Often, a starter grinding noise comes from a common problem you may be able to diagnose and fix yourself.
Why Is My Car AC Making Noise?
Car AC squealing, rattling, whining, and other weird noises can lead you to the source of the problem and help you save money on repairs.
What Is That Steering Noise?
This article contains a guide to the most common noise sources while steering to help you diagnose and fix your car faster.
Find the source of valve train noises and other symptoms using this simple guide.


38 responses to “Cubs First Base Prospect Dan Vogelbach is Destroying the Low Minors”
Notice what Vogelbach says:
Almora said pretty much the same when he was interviewed.
I think that explains the reservations/doubts the FO has had about Vitters. Young athletes are coached to say that stuff, and some of them believe it. The FO question, therefore, was about Vitters’ coachability. What’s he really about? Sveum sounds reassured.
Actually, I was impressed by “the chip on his shoulder.” That’s what I like to see: a guy who can struggle and, instead of it getting into his head, it just drives him even harder to show that, dammit, he is more than capable of being here.
Love this kid — and can’t wait to watch his development.
I would argue that this is not the case. Under Hendry, the Cubs philosophy was “situational baseball.” It is based around the idea that the teams that make the most of their situations (clutch hits, clutch pitches, productive outs, etc.) are the teams that win. Under Jed & Theo, the Cubs philosophy is maximizing opportunities. It is based on the idea that the teams that create the greatest number of favorable opportunities (men on base, getting guys up who hit for power, pitchers throwing strikes) are the teams that win.
My understanding (and it is entirely possible that I am wrong) is that there were serious fundamental differences in messages of instruction when going from level to level. While the “philosophy” might have been consistent as “be more clutch,” it sounded like the methods for being clutch differed depending what team you were with. One batting instructor might have been preaching working deep counts, while the next level concentrated on attacking and being aggressive on fastballs. Both messages might have fallen under the umbrella of trye Sox philosophy under Jed & Theo is that there are two batting situations: 2-strikes and less than 2-strikes. With less than 2-strikes, you look for a pitch that you can drive and take other pitches. That means taking “pitcher’s” strikes (i.e., the ones in the blue part of your heat zone.) With 2-strikes, you expand your swing-zone to encompass the entire strike zone: but not before then.
the Cubs may have a DH on the roster in a few years
We’ve had a DH in LF the last 6 years – so what’s new ?
Greg Luzinski used to stand in LF for the Phils. He had just enough range to get out of Maddux’s way on flyballs to left!
Oops, Cub fan typo: Maddox!
LF has always been for DH kind of guys on many ML teams.
I talked to a top evaluator when Vogelbach was drafted and was told his particular group did not have him ranked as high as the Cubs did. Ne was described as “not very athletic” and i understand he had his weight up to around 285# and then took a good bit off before the draft.
Milwaukee had a fat kid playing first base for a few years too and I think he just signed a big contract with the Tigers.
The idea of a DH needs to be kept in perspective. Normally a DH is a proven major league hitter who also proves he probably does not belong in the field. I cannot recall the last time I saw a kid go through the minors as a DH in the grooming process; although there may have been some. If that is the case they have to put up some awesome powern numbers along the way.
Time to move to the AL Central.
Maybe but no reason to even consider that until V is raking it in AAA, unless the DH comes to the NL i see V as a great trade piece if he continues to take through the minors.
Yes, but no one’s going to ask him to.
Hey Brett I heard Kaplan talk about a potentially huge return the Cubs would have gotten from the Rangers for Garza had Dempster agreed to sign with the Braves for Delgado. Is this true or far off. Thanks.
I don’t have any confirmation – talks never got to a finalized type stage, obviously, because Garza was hurt 10 days before the deadline – but it’s very conceivable the Cubs could have received an absurd amount from the Rangers if Garza had been healthy and effective. As it turned out, they were desperate.
True, but thinking too much about what we could have had from the Rangers is the road to madness. Far better to simply blame every bad thing that happens to the Cubs for the next decade on Ryan Dempster and curse his name whenever its mentioned.
I wonder what his comparable is… Matt Stairs or Billy Butler? How does he run?
You don’t have to be real fast running out Home Runs! You don’t have to be real fast on doubles deep in the gap either. Not too many guys get thrown out at first from the outfield on singles. He isn’t employed to steal bases or run down fly balls in the gap. If he can play a solid first base defensively and dig balls out of the dirt he has a job for a long time. If he continues to hit and becomes a professional hitter his speed isn’t going to make that big a difference.
When Ruth was a pitcher with the Red Sox he was a skinny kid. It wasn’t until his late 20s that he got fat.
I really like this kid. I was always under the impression that while he was a big kid, he was pretty athletic. If that’s true, I can see him in left. Hell we get by with soriano, we could conceiveably do the same with this kid. If he keeps going the rate he is, this lineup with castro, rizzo, baez, soler, and almora could be extremely dangerous
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As you may be aware, the entrance monument was struck and damaged by a vehicle during the recent bad weather.
Please know repairs have been authorized by the Board. Also, the damage is being covered by the vehicle owner's insurance. There is no loss to the HOA regarding this repair.
The green trim color that some registered displeasure to will be changed to gold on the new monument.
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Alcohol-free wine for the pure pleasure of the drink without alcohol
Alcohol-free wine is an alcohol-free drink made from de-alcoholized wine. A dealcoholization is a particular process that allows alcohol to be extracted from alcoholic beverages, including wine. There are three different ways of practicing dealcoholization:
osmosis – under suitable and delicate pressure and temperature conditions.
If done correctly, the dealcoholization does not cause the wine to lose any of its natural organoleptic properties. It has been a practice that has been in use for several years now and over time the machinery and equipment used during the process have significantly improved. It has become a simpler, faster and above all less invasive process. A process that today manages to exclusively affect ethanol, leaving the typical flavor and aroma of wine unaltered.
Alcohol-free wine and the European Commission
In June 2019 the European Commission presented the amendment to regulation no.1308 / 2013. The regulation is that relating to “dealcoholised wine” and “partially dealcoholised wine”. The first has an alcohol content not higher than 0.5% vol, while the second has a rate between 0.5% and 9%.
If the proposal were to pass alcohol-free wine it would enter the CAP package. In other words, de-alcoholised wine would be included as a product in the CMO, Common Market Organization, and thus becoming in effect a new route to follow to intercept new markets and a new type of consumer.
Dealcoholization: what it is
Alcohol-free wine is certainly nothing newthe practice of dealcoholization has already been around the world. There are three different practices with which it is possible to practice dealcoholization: evaporation, distillation and osmosis (under very delicate pressure and temperature conditions).
The process is very complex and delicate, but it only takes a few minutes. The greatest risk throughout the process is to damage the aroma of the wine, consequently spoiling the flavor and aroma that characterize it. If the dealcoholization process is not carried out correctly, the organoleptic properties of the wine will be lost.
The technique that is applied today is the result of years of experience, tests and studiee tools used during the process. Today, in fact, much fewer reservoirs are needed to obtain an optimal result, but above all, today it is possible to hit only ethanol, without affecting the taste and aroma of the wine.
Don’t call it non-alcoholic wine
Defining alcohol-free wine as a non-alcoholic wine is wrong. The wine, such as a Rosato Veronese, rather than a Valpolicella Ripasso, are obtained from the fermentation of the grapes. Alcohol-free wine, on the other hand, is to be defined as an alcohol-free drink based on vinified and subsequently de-alcoholized grape must.
Alcohol-free wine has a booming market, especially abroad and especially in Germany. The Teutonic land is in fact the country where most wines with low alcohol content are consumed, with a percentage that is close to 35%. Those who approach this “novelty” of the sector do so out of consideration for health, to be careful of a healthy and balanced diet, or to avoid risking anything with the points of the license.
Alcohol-free wine has far fewer calories than alcoholic wine. In fact, recent studies have shown that the amount of calories per 10 cl of wine varies considerably as the alcohol content increases. The OIV, that ishas also expressed itself in favor of alcohol-free wine. The OIV has regulated the matter by establishing that even if the alcohol content of a wine is reduced up to a maximum of 20%, it is still possible to talk about wine.
Alcohol-free wine: cultivation and harvest
The best alcohol-free wine that can be obtained is the one whose care starts directly from the vineyard. In fact, to produce wines with a low alcohol content, the work must start right from the fields and every phase of production must be meticulously cared for.
Starting from attention to the ripening of the grapes and coming to anticipate part of the harvest as much as possible. Harvesting grapes when the sugar content is not yet at the highest levels ensures an optimal starting point for an unparalleled final product. Exactly what happens with Essenza, the alcohol-free red wine from the Vogadori brothers’ cellar, produced in the Negrar area (Valpolicella Classica and Storica), aged for six months in French oak barrels.
It is a fruity wine with hints of cherry, black cherry, plum and ripe fruit. Soft and fresh and with a good persistence, it goes easily with everything: meats and cheeses


We went to the doctor & what did we see?
A 4-chambered heart on our little baby!!!
Or maybe baby is saying...
"I'm a BOY!"
We are so excited for all of you.
Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you! I know you have no idea who I am, but I feel like I know you. I've read your entire blog...I'm going to have my own heart baby in April. I wanted to tell you you are truly inspirational! Congrats on seeing a happy heart in your new little boy!!!!
So exciting!!! Praise the Lord for 4 chambers of the heart and it being a boy. We continue to pray for your little one inside to stay healthy. I bet Wyatt is soo excited to. I know that Tanner is excited about his brother or sister.
Such wonderful news! Can't wait to meet Wyatt's little bro!!! God is sooooo good!
I'm so excited you are having a boy and that his heart is good and healthy! God is so good and what a blessing Wyatt's baby brother will be to your whole family! It will be fun to have boys together...only a few months apart!
That is so exciting! John, Lorelei and I are so happy for y'all! Let me know if you need anything!
HORRAY for 4 chambers!!! I am thrilled!!! :) Wyatt has already proven to be an amazing big brother. Now that he's had some practice... watch out!! What a lucky little guy to not only get to come to a wonderful family like yours, but to also be able to spend time with Annabelle up in heaven before he comes!
Aww...I am so happy for you all!!! Excited, ecstatic - just not even sure of the right words! I can't wait for this sweet, friendly little boy to arrive!!!!
Oh Rebecca......our praying has paid off!!!! I bet Wyatt is just extatic about getting a baby brother!  I am soooooo happy for ya'll!(hee hee sounds kinda funny saying "you all" that way) OK, names......how about Cole??? ha ha I couldn't be happier!!! WHOOOO HOOO!!!!
 PRAISE GOD FOR 4 CHAMBERS...HE IS SO GOOD!! WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOUR LITTLE BLESSING!!
Congradulations! So exciting! It must have been amazing to see those four chambers.. Just looking at that perfect little heart on the ultrasound makes me smile..
Congratulations!!! I'm so thrilled for you! Thank God for that perfect heart with 4 chambers! Yay :) Your news made my day and I'm so excited for you to have another boy- hugs and love to you!!! What a wonderful blessing.
What wonderful and exciting news to read as I opened my computer tonight! A whole and healthy heart... what a blessing and answer to many, many prayers! I don't believe I've ever seen a sonogram picture with a hand as clear as that one... he must have "ball player" genes! Congratulations on this fun and exciting news... it made my day!
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Congratulations! What wonderful news...a sweet, healthy, little boy for you to love and a buddy for Wyatt to play with...I am so thrilled for you guys! Best wishes...
Congratulations! We are very happy new little one.
Congrats!! What a beautiful blessing!!
Hallelujah! What wonderful news for you guys.  Wyatt must just be so thrilled to hear he will be a big brother again. Praying for a healthy pregnancy! Congrats! Thanks for posting the adorable ultrasound pictures. I love the little hand waving. Take care of yourself.
I am so thankful for my new nephew. I am continuing to pray for you and the baby. I love you and I know that God will hold you tight in His arms throughout the rest of the pregnancy! Rebecca, I couldn't ask for a better sister! I love you!
What an answer to prayer! Congratulations!!
Oh what exciting news! Another Butcher Boy! I bet Wyatt is over the moon! Blessings to you all!God is so good!
YAY!!! I am so happy for you!! I know seeing 4 chambers is wonderful!! Congratulations!!
That is wonderful news Rebecca!!!
You may not remember me, but I met you once a long time ago at parent’s house. My parents are neighbors of yours - my dad has the big garden - ha! Those are our landmarks in the country, right?
Occasionally I check your blog and I wanted to stop being a "lurker”, sorry I have not done so before now. There have been many times I have wanted to but was not sure what to say and was not sure about leaving a ‘public’ comment. But, today I checked in real quick and saw your wonderful news and I really will have to share the good news with my parents.
Congratulations and Praise the Lord that all is well with your little boy's heart! I know this is such a relief for you three. Praying for good health the rest of your pregnacy.


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Preparing for and conducting an estate sale is not easy, but it’s a wonderful way to sell residential contents you no longer need to those who will really enjoy them.
Some may not realize that an estate sale is usually held on-site at an actual estate, but not always. An estate sale professional will go into the home after the family has selected and removed what they want to keep. This estate sale professional will organize and set up the home in a special way to be attractive to buyers, research items, highlight and advertise the best items that are for sale, pull out sellable items from attics, closets, etc., price appropriately, handle advertising, and conduct this sale for anywhere between 1 to 3 days.
An estate sale professional will handle each and every detail of coordinating, organizing, setting up, dealing with the staff, the client (decision maker), and – toughest of all – the public.
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The estate sale professional will write a creative advertisement with photos to attract people to the estate sale. A well-written advertisement, coupled with a good liquidator reputation, will have buyers waiting in line to gain access.
The night before a sale, or even in the early morning hours prior to the sale, directional signs will be put out on the streets/corners by the estate sale company to show people how to get to the estate and drive traffic.
Each estate sale company does things differently from the next. When it comes to pricing items, some liquidators will use pre-printed adhesive pricing labels, plain labels, string hang tags, and some even use masking tape. Others will use perforated tags; when the bottom is ripped off, the item is considered SOLD.
The checkout at an estate sale may entail a card table where they have one or two check out people, a calculator, and cash register or a computer with the numbered inventory of the items in a spreadsheet. The items are added up, tax collected if necessary in their state, amounts are documented, and the cash, check, or credit card is accepted for payment. Some companies will no longer accept checks, and take only cash or credit. An additional fee is imposed on the buyer if they are using a credit card.
The estate sale company may have boxes or packing material set up and available for you, or they may not. Boxes, baskets, large bags, large hand bags, big coats, etc., are often not permitted in a sale to minimize the potential of shoplifting. A professional also knows how to organize the sale to avoid any shoplifting. Most liquidators will post signs both outside the front door and throughout the estate that state their policies.
As buyers depart the sale, others are let in, until there is no longer a waiting line.
While this sounds very straight-forward and logical, conducting an estate sale is not for the faint of heart. There is nothing easy or glamorous about this process and there are numerous things to know about how they are run, including the reputation of the company running them. When done correctly with the right estate sale team and cooperative clients, the estate sale will be a great success.
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the joy of their awaiting you.
Do more than just drop money into the poor box. Do more than contribute to a charity which
helps those in need. Writeerns regarding
abortion, the low scholastic abilities of our students, the abominable situation in the Sudan and
other places where people are being persecuted and murdered on Satan's altar. Chastise your
government officials for being two faced on abortion, for saying they would never have one but
that they do not have the right to prevent a mother from having one - chastise your government
officials for allowing the murder of individuals who are totally innocent, for allowing the murder
Listen to someone who wishes to talk.
Our Lord did these things. If we wish to be as God, we must do as God, and must do for the
same reason as did God - Love.
Our Lord established numerous means of bestowing Himself to us. These means are the only
means by which a human can invoke the bestowing of God's Grace upon a human, even upon
one's self. Our Lord promised that when one to whom He had given the authority in succession
to His Apostles, properly invokes Grace unto a person, Grace actually is imparted to that one if
the recipient is properly disposed. This assured bestowal is through the Sacraments and the
Sacramentals. Do not neglect them.
It is a simple fact that no one other than Jesus Christ has provided for our redemption.
Prepare for the celebration of mankind's redemption by imitating the Redeemer.
LOVE IS THE MATERIAL
FROM WHICH FAITH AND HOPE ARE MADE
"And Jesus said, 'What wilt thou that I do to thee?' The blind man replies, 'Lord, that I may see.'
And Jesus said to him: 'Receive thy sight:' "
Our Lord told the Apostles He would be mocked, scourged, and crucified to death, and that on
the third day He would rise again, but they understood Him to the same degree that the Blind
Man could see. The Apostles knew they did not understand, but they did not ask our Lord to
explain what He meant. The Blind Man, likewise, knew he could not see, but when he heard that
Jesus of Nazareth was passing near, he cried out to our Lord to give him sight. And upon his
asking, our Lord gave the Blind Man his sight, because the Blind Man had faith in our Lord.
Faith can be thought of as Spiritual Sight, as one of the three corner stones to Deification. Faith
is necessary for us to begin to understand and comprehend The Blessed Trinity, and what The
Blessed Trinity desires for and of us.
If someone does not have Faith in The Blessed Trinity and all three Persons of the Trinity and in
the Church which is the Body of Christ on Earth, then one can ask for it just as the Blind Man
asked for sight. And if one does not have great Faith, and thus does not understand or
comprehend The Blessed Trinity's plans and desires for us, then one should ask for that Faith -
and if one asks God the Father in the Name of His Son Jesus Christ for that Faith, that
Faith will be given to the requestor.
However, if one does not thus seek and request Faith, or does not accept the gift of Faith, then
such person will be as blind as the Apostles were, and will not see the plain truth right in front of
Hope is also one of the three corner stones to Deification. Hope is not just a wish, it is not just a
desire, it is not just the thought, "Wouldn't it be nice." Hope is the prayer of our Souls, that we
will attain the promises our Lord made, chief amongst them being that we will be united with
The Blessed Trinity if we believe and follow The Way taught by our Lord and so do because we
have Faith that He is the Son of God, and Second Person of The Blessed Trinity.
Charity, Love,It is the most important, the
most facetted, and the most difficult to explain and comprehend, of the three corner stones. It
encompasses both logic and emotion, the intellect and the heart. It is patient, kind, does not
envy; is not perverse, impressed with self importance, ambitious, self seeking, prone to anger, or
desirous of harm to anyone; it abhors iniquity and rejoices in the truth; it survives all injuries
and continues to exist without diminishment from the lover to the one loved; it survives
everything, including attack, rejection, being ignored, being accepted, being received; it is the
material from which Faith and Hope are made, and thus it is the foundation upon which rests
belief in Jesus Christ, and Faith and Hope in the promises of our Lord. If it does not endure, then
it is not Love, it is not Charity.
When Saint, what was he
saying? A child constantly tests people, as a means of being sure that each person really is what
they seem to be. A child needs constant reassurance, and thus will do the same thing over and
over again, just to be sure that the same thing will happen each time. Yet, even with this constant
need for reassurance, a child will turn to its parents for all its needs, for in its parents it trusts. An
adult makes decisions based on knowledge. Though a child will often do things which are
extremely dangerous, it usually does them without full comprehension of the extent of the
danger. It is rare for a child to knowingly take an extreme risk. Adults, however, sometimes
must take a risk if they are to achieve or attain beyond their instant status. When an adult does
take such a risk, it must be in the Faith, Hope, and Charity of an adult, and not in those of a child.
Yet, we must also be like the little children if we are to be united with our Lord for all eternity
(Mat 18:3). We must trust in The Blessed Trinity and in each Person of the Trinity, the same
way a child trusts in its parents. This trust is created by the very same Charity upon which all
else rests and of which all else is made.
Of all the factors in the life and existence of every spiritual and every physical created person,
Charity is the most important. The rejection of Charity by Satan and his followers is that which
lead to their enslavement within themselves, totally separated from The Blessed Trinity. The
possession and practice of Charity is that which will make a happy union of two people into one
married person. Charity allows and induces one person to give, and another to receive.
It is being in the fullness of Charity that leads one to escape self enslavement and enter into the
freedom of eternal union with The Blessed Trinity.
(Ref: 1 Cor 13:1-13; Luke 18:31-43)
The First Station, Jesus is condemned to death. The Roman Governor, Pontius Pilate,
pronounced the sentence of death upon Thee, O Jesus. Be Thou a gracious Judge to me when my
last hour comes, and do not sentence me to eternal death.
The Second Station, Jesus carries His cross. My Jesus, Thou patiently acceptest the cross upon
Thy torn and wounded shoulders. Give me the Grace to bear patiently the heavy burdens of this
life. Strengthen and comfort me in all my sorrows and sufferings.
The Third Station, Jesus falls the first time beneath the cross. Dear Lord, Thou hast fallen to the
ground under Thy cross. The weight of my sins has pressed Thee down. I detest them with my
whole heart. Give me the grace to see sin as the worst of evils, to hate it and to flee from it.
The Fourth Station, Jesus meets His afflicted Mother. Bowed beneath the cross, bleeding and
torn, now Thou meetest Thy grief-stricken Mother. O beloved Jesus, I too, will look upon thy
bitter pains and death with a str


exist between the two countriesthe Government is taking a political decision rather than taking into account its economic potential and the benefits that may accrue to Sri Lanka. The nationalists, who are the biggest supporters of the President, are in no mood to forge close economic ties with India, which is perceived as the country that, at one point of time, supported the LTTE. The Government is encouraging this lobby. However, this group has not yet come up with any concrete alternative, and is not clear on what problems it has with CEPA.23 The Rajapaksa Government has relied on political jingoism and has portrayed him as a saviour of the Sinhala nation. It appears that he is not interested in implementing the CEPA since it does not augur well with the prevailing nationalistic discourse in Sri Lanka. Not caving in to Indias demands also strengthens his image as a nationalist. Moreover, at the political level, any concession to India is seen as surrender to the supporter of the Tamils. The government is adopting delaying tactics for political reasons. Thus, many experts who participated in CEPA negotiation feel the Government of India needs to pressurise the Rajapaksa Government on this issue. However, there are others who feel this issue may be gently pursued behind the scenes without making too many noises in public.24 The CEPA with India will boost economic growth engine of Sri Lanka to fulfil Rajapaksas dream of making Sri Lanka the wonder of Asia. The service sector is largely unexplored and would need foreign investment to optimise its potential. CEPA would have been an ideal solution to expand trade in services and would have given a stake to the private investors. However, a sector-wise approach to the service sector, however cumbersome it may be in the short term, seems to be a way out of the current political quagmire. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, that represents major industries, favours expansion of investment, trade in services sector and argues that CEPA takes.25 Given Indias geographical proximity, it is likely that India would be a major investor, which would benefit Sri Lanka immensely. CEPA will also send positive signals to other investors to seek business opportunities in Sri Lanka. The success of the FTA has been to the mutual benefit of Indian and Sri Lankan businessmen and they are ready to take advantage of increased
investment and opening of service sector. Problems with regard to the export of palm oil and vanaspati are cited as instances by the vested interest in Sri Lanka to argue against CEPA.26 Interestingly, instead of countering this lobby, the pro-CEPA lobby want India to exert pressure on the Sri Lankan Government for its early resolution.27 The Sri Lankan Government is using the China card to counterbalance any pressure from New Delhi. While China is providing loans, Delhi is providing grants and has invested in joint ventures, which create longterm joint stakes. But there are bureaucratic delays in implementing the Indian projects. In contrast, the Chinese bring in their labour, fund their projects and hand them over faster to the Sri Lankan government.28 The money invested by China is to be paid back over the long-term at higher rate of interest.29 The Government portrays it as investment rather than loan. Some Sri Lankan analysts perceive that the Chinese move stealthily in establishing commercial ties and the Government of Sri Lanka are using their presence as a balancer vis--vis India.30 Chinas supplies of weapons and its support to Sri Lanka in the UN Human Rights Commission are well publicised. This has created a politically-enabling environment for Chinese investments.
Moreover, the so called home-grown solution to the ethnic problem, being emphasised by Rajapaksa, has not been sincerely explored nearly three years after the war came to an end in 2009. The Tamils would argue that even though the Government has been arguing for a national consensus on the issue, its approach defeats the purpose of consensus building. For example, Rajapaksa has built an aura of triumphalism around the victory over the LTTE and this has shaped the ultra-Sinhali nationalist discourse. Moreover, many of his statements reveal that he is emphasising more on economic revival, which, he hopes, would reduce the salience of the ethnic issue, even amongst the Tamils. His reluctance to admit that war crimes were committedwhich could facilitate reconciliationhas created serious doubt among the Tamil population on whether they can get any justice from the Government. The Government is also resorting to increased militarisation of the Tamil majority areas with the establishment of cantonments, and it is also rehabilitating Sinhalese population in the Tamil-dominated areas. It is employing Sinhali labourers, instead of local Tamils, to work in developmental projects in the north. All these do not create political confidence among the Tamils. Both the Sri Lankan Government and the Tamil political parties have, from time to time, discussed the resolution of ethnic conflict withTamil Nadu. The Tamils of Sri Lanka are in a desperate situation; at one level, they feel let down by India and, at another level, they look towards India as their protector as they continue to distrust the sincerity of the Rajapaksa Government.31 Even though many in India feel that New Delhi does not have leverage over Colombo, many moderate civil society activists in Sri Lanka, including the TNA, perceive that India can pressurise the Rajapaksa Government as it has a credible international voice and is increasingly playing a global role. The argument here is that India cannot play a global role if it is not in a position to influence regional peace. They hold that dialogue with the Tamil leaders, who were elected in the last provincial council elections, is important and the age-old grievances of the Tamils need to be addressed for durable peace. India has already expressed its strong support for a united Sri Lanka. However, Indias continued support to the Rajapaksa Government, they argue, should not be at the cost of the Tamil community. India must aim at durable peace in Sri Lanka as that would be important for its security, and any prolonging of the conflict would invite extra-regional intervention. India has emphasised the need for a structured dialogue with Tamil parties and other stake-holders and has extended financial support for rehabilitation and resettlement of the Tamils who were displaced during
the war. Tbuild 50,000 shelters for the internally displaced persons in the northern and the eastern provinces. However, this project has been delayed as the Government of Sri Lanka has not provided the list of beneficiaries for whom these houses are meant. Modalities for providing housing assistance under the owner driven model are pending for approval. It is likely that Indian projects would be further delayed as the Sri Lankan Government feels that these will give India a political foothold in the Tamil-dominated area and strengthen its relations with them. Though Rajapaksa reiterated that he was willing to go beyon regard to the Northern Province of the country, talks are yet to be initiated with various stakeholders on this count. At the same time it is clear that he is unwilling to concede land, police and investment powers to the provincial councils. The 13th Amendment is opposed by the ultra-Left JVP and other Sinhala nationalists, including the rightist parties consisting of Buddhist monks who feel that the end of war has provided them with an opportunity to re-establish Sinhala hegemony. Sri Lanka has referred to the Tamil problem as an internal mattersaid that the issue would be resolved by Sri Lanka independently with the application of a home-grown solution.32 In Sri Lanka, anyone who argues in favour of devolution as a political solution in Sri Lanka is labelled as an LTTE sympathiser. This leaves hardly any space for a counter-narrative to deal with the increasing triumphalism that is promoted by the Rajapaksa Government, which portrays him as Dutugemunu, a Sinhala king (167-137 BC), who had defeated the Tamils. Rajapaksa was born and raised in Weerakatiya villagehas a rural background. He panders to the Sinhala Buddhist constituency and has politically cashed in on this political base. He is unwilling and, perhaps, constrained to make any con


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Area rugs are a decorator’s best friend, particularly on hard floor surfaces such as floorboards and tiles.
Why Use Rugs?
- A rug helps to ground or anchor furniture
- Defines a space
- Protects the floors
- A rug with a strong colour or contrast to the background (floor) can feel like an island floating in the middle of your room
- Natural fibre (adds texture)
- Themed – coastal, children’s pattern
Further Reading on Rugs
- How to Buy the Right Rug
- How to Choose the Right Size Rug for a Queen Bed
- How to Choose the Right Size Rug for a Living Room
- How to Clean an Outdoor Rug
Wall art includes anything you hang on the walls – artwork, framed photos, paintings, drawings, prints, wall clocks, plaques and signs and decor such as boat oars or skis. Decorating the walls is important as it can create a sense of height and help your eye travel around the room.
- What size and proportion will work – You usually want a piece of artwork or group of artworks hung together to take up ⅗ to ¾ of the width of the piece of furniture it is hung over.
- Florals/Foliage
- How to Hang Boat Oars on the Wall
- When Life Becomes Art
- Does it have room for stack backs either side?
- How much space is above the window?
- What other windows are in the room or can be seen from the room?
Window Treatment Function
Go back to what you need to work in the room. Do you need:
- Light control – blockout, diffusion or none?
- Ventilation – will the window treatment blow around when the windows are open? Does it need to open all the way or just some of the way?
- Insulation – do you need help hold heat in or block heat from coming in?
- Decorative only (not functioning)
Common Styles of Window Treatments
- Curtains (sheer & solid)
- Pencil pleat, gather
- Pleat – Double pinch, triple pinch, goblet, box pleat, inverted box pleat
- Choose colour, style, pattern
- Do you want the window covering to be a feature (focal point) of the room, or to blend in?
Further Reading on Window Treatments
- 4 Curtain Mistakes to Avoid
- How Many Cushions for a 3 Seat Sofa
- How to Create a Neutral Cushion Collection
- How to Make a Colourful Pom Pom Blanket
- Lanterns & Candles
Don’t buy all your decorator pieces at the same time so they all match. That will look like a display home not your real home. Buy what you really love even if that means you have to wait until you can find what you are looking for or until you can afford it.
Further Reading on Decorator Accessories
- 7 Ways to Use Candles
- What to Put in Lanterns
- Design Crush: Glass Boxes
- Hi Lo Decorating
- Simple Ways to Decorate with Trays
- Decorating with Wire Baskets
Every home needs flowers or foliage to bring it to life. Flower arrangements, indoor plants, a single bloom or a wreath all work well in your home. They can be real or artificial. Flowers and foliage add a touch of nature or a natural element to the room. Something “organic”. Never underestimate the impact greenery adds to a room, even if that’s not a colour in the main decorating scheme.
- 5 Favourite Indoor Plants
- How to Decorate with Faux Green Plants
Lighting is an important part of your home’s function. Lighting creates mood and atmosphere. We all need light at night.
- General, ambient, or focus (task lighting)
- Light fittings range from almost invisible downlights in the ceiling to real statement pendant lights and chandeliers.
-sh. Choose the right colour bulb for your room. There is a great article and video to watch on Beacon Lighting’s Globe Finder
- What is the Right Bedside Lamp Height
- How to Choose a Chandelier for Above the Dining Table
- Front Door Lights
- Design Trend – Glass Lamps
Decorating Plan – Step 5
Now that your floorplan, visionboard, action list and shopping list are full of ideas, actions and products, it’s time to finalise your plan so you can put it into action.
- Add your home decor and furnishing items to your Shopping List and Moodboard
- Put your shopping list in order, according to your needs and budget


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Correct forgiveness is an act of love. It is most healing, many profound when it develops out of humility and realism. It is just a tough behave, that whether another person is completely the culprit in a situation, and we are blameless; there’s still in each of us insufficiencies and problems that may be our best teacher.
True forgiveness does not cause pushed reunions, as there could be some people whom we are better never to see, to hear from, or even think of for more than a few moments at any time. However it support us to allow people get from our feelings, release a them from any wish that can harm them, and to create people cleansing freedom.
We may manage to learn true forgiveness in an instant, but more often it takes weeks, weeks or sometimes years. It’s something that individuals have to ready to accept it, to invite it in, and it rarely goes one of the ways only. Even as we may need to learn how to forgive ourselves before we could offer our correct forgiveness, experience to handle, or silently to others. “The main session traveling to spiritual readiness is how to seriously forgive.” • course in miracles downloads
To search our way towards correct forgiveness, we may need to bypass our logical mind. Since it deeply offends the reasonable brain to forgive truly somebody who has hurt people, abused people, wounded us; to forgive entirely someone who has removed the life of somebody we like or has only hurt us or misunderstood us. There is no simple method to talk of skipping it, and there is unquestionably number as it is, correct forgiveness may be the supreme virtue, the best stage of love, because it proclaims: I will attempt to go on caring the life span in you, the divine in you, or the heart in you. Even though I entirely despise that which you did or everything you stand for. What’s more: I’ll strive to help you as my similar, and your lifetime as having equivalent value to my own, even though I abhor what you do and all you stay for.


From James Madison to Bushrod Washington, 1 December 1822
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Do not export types/functions unless you need to share it across multiple components. Do not introduce new types/values to the global namespace. Shared types should be defined in 'types.ts'. Within a file, type definitions should come first.
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All public functions must have a comment block /**...*/ using JSDoc style comments. JSDocs can be interpreted by IDEs for better intellisense. Below is an example of a JSDoc comment block for a function.
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The eruption in Holuhraun continues at a similiar intensity. Photo: Geir Ólafsson.
The earthquake could clearly be felt in Akureyri, Northeast Iceland, ruv.is reports. The development of the caldera subsidence can be seen in this graph.
An earthquake above magnitude 5.0 had not occurred in the area since October 12 but the number of earthquakes has increased in the past days, almost 130 quakes have been measured in a span of 24 hours.
The volcanic eruption in Holuhraun, north of Vatnajökull in the northeastern highlands, continues at a similar intensity with the lava flow being stable. The fissure eruption is fed with magma from Bárðarbunga, channeled through an underground dike intrusion.
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas from the eruption is expected to drift to the west from the eruption site today and affect parts of North Iceland, the southern West Fjords, West Iceland and the capital region. Pollution levels can be monitored on airquality.is.
confirmed the finding is the first in the area to suggest a connection between the quakes and fracking. A deep-injection wastewater well in the same region of Ohio was found to be the likely cause of a series of quakes in 2012.
These findings resulted in tentative action being taken in Ohio that included an indefinite moratorium on drilling at the affected site.
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Japan Times (Jiji Press), Oct. 12, 2014 (emphasis added): The radioactive water woes at [Fukushima] got worse over the weekend after the tritium concentration in a groundwater sample surged more than tenfold… [Tepco] said Saturday that heavy rain caused by Typhoon Phanfone probably affected the groundwater… [The] 150,000 becquerels… is a record for the well… [Beta ray emitters at the well] also shattered records with a reading of 1.2 million becquerels… close to the plant’s port in the Pacific… [Another well had] a record 2.1 million becquerels of a beta ray-emitting substance, nearly double the level from a week earlier… The cesium activity in the sample was 70 percent higher at 68,000 becquerels… Readings hit record highs at three points after the heavy rain caused by the typhoon, but the utility said it doesthis report just after the typhoon hit last weekend: Officials: Typhoon triggers alarm at Fukushima plant — Warning of leakage at Reactor No. 1 turbine building — Leak then detected at Reactor No. 3 — Camera captures images of water pouring in after “very heavy rain” — Powerful storm still packing gusts of up to 180 km/hr off Fukushima coast.


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Some 60% of academic staff, including PhDs, have a flexible or short term contract, Boersma said. ‘This means there is great pressure [on staff] to stand out and to be considered for another short-term or a permanent contract,’ he said.
The increase in student numbers also means teaching staff have less time for research, Boersma said.


When I first switched to nextel I had a lot of problems but I decided to stay with them since I had agreed to a two year contract. When am contract was more than half finish they called me and said that if I renewed the same contract that I had then they would credit my account the amount that it was due at the time so I would not have a bill. After I had agreed I didn’t have problems but then all of a sudden I was going over my minutes every time I would call a rep would give me a different story. I had talked to 8 different reps in a two week time is how bad it was. They would always change the story and at one time one of the reps told me that I was right she seen where they had messed up that was after placing me on hold three and four times to "speak w the supervisor and get everything taken care of". Once my two year contract was finished my contract was changed and when I called them about it I was told that the rep that had called me about renewing my contract did not put everything in the notes. I had started to see a pattern that sprint reps only put what they wanted to put in notes because I had heard it too many times. One of the supervisors told me that he would reverse my contract so that I was no longer in the one year I wouldn’t have to pay they $200 cancellation fee and they would put the credit back onto my account and I would only have to pay that. Once I received my final bill as they called it the $200 fee was still there and I had to call them once more to get this straighten out. Once that was taken care of that my account was going to go to collections because it was pass due. I called to see why because my bill was not due for another two weeks. The rep claimed that it was due to me having a pass due balance. When I asked him why it had never been done before when I had a pass due balance or is it now because I had terminated my services with them. The rep tried to say that it wasn’t because I had terminated my services. I believe that nextel and sprint now has the worst customer service and they are always messing up your bill. When you go over your minutes they look for the numbers that you use the most and say those phone calls were the reason. I'm not going to continue to be cheated out of my money and sit here and argue with a phone company three and four times a day. If you have to do that then maybe they need to relook there services and customer services.
More Sprint complaints
Sprint - Charged for things I never signed up for
Sprint - After being told not to call my home they keep calling
Sprint - Sprint refuses to correct a problem they caused
Sprint - No regular phone number to contact
Sprint - Sprint Cancellation - Doesn't Prorate
Sprint - Extremely frustrated with the companies overbilling!
All you have to do is go into a Sprint Corp store with two forms of ID -with- the person who takes over the line. Then you fill out one little tinny form. Credit check; and Bing, Bang, Boom. That person takes over that one line and you don't have to pay or worry about it's contract anymore.
There is always a way out of paying for an ETF if you'd just try. TOL is the BEST way.
Don't wanna do something that works? Then go cry in your room like a little girl. e finally had it with Sprint! I keep being overcharged just because I have a Nextel phone that feels like it's outdated by a whole decade. It doesn't even have a camera! The worst thing of all, is that the phone occasionally shuts itself off regardless of how much battery is left.
 I've been a customer of Sprint for about 4 years now, because of these stupid 2 year contracts and paid them close to a hundred or more every month and they can't even give me a dime off! shit y.
As soon as my contract expires in March, it's goodbye Sprint, you bloodsuckers!
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Statement by Mrs. Lakshmi Puri, Action Deputy fifty-fifth session (Item 4)Geneva18 Sep 2008Review of Progress in Implementation of the 2001-2010 Programme of Action for LDCs Mr Chairman,
In light of the uncertainties clouding the economic horizon, all of you are certainly interested in the implications for LDCs a. During this session, we shall share with you some suggestions for how governments and the international community might act to confront the difficulties faced by LDCs. And how LDCs can be helped to take advantage of the opportunities. In my introductory remarks, I would like to concentrate on a few of the major findings of the Least Developed Countries Report 2008, which was released in July. This is the first time delegates have had a chance to discuss this study, and we are looking forward to hearing your views.
The good news from this report is that 2005-2007, LDCs as a group attained the 7% Brussels Programme of Action growth target, thanks to a combination of favourable conditions:
Higher export prices for commodities (most LDCs are commodities exporters)
Increased ODA (from $17bn in 2000 to $ 28bn in 2006) - a global partnership-induced factor, as was also:
Debt relief (16 LDCs received significant debt relief in 2006). In addition, in 2007, LDCs attracted a record US$13 billion worth of Foreign Direct Investment. And, as the recent MDGs Report showed, some LDCs made progress in poverty reduction, with a few nearing graduation to non-LDC status. Those were the positives. However, there were also many disturbing findings.
In one third of LDCs, income per capita has been growing only 1% p.a., and some countries have gone backwards in terms of attaining the MDGs. Indeed, higher growth has been accompanied by an increase in absolute poverty in most African LDCs. This shows a worrying disconnect between growth and poverty reduction.
Moreover, LDCs - already fragile - are highly vulnerable to economic fluctuations. As a result, many gains are being eroded rapidly by higher food and energy prices, by the credit crunch, and by the uncertain economic outlook. All of the above danger signals have led us to question again the sustainability of commodity-based growth for LDCs.
The 2008 LDC Report stresses the urgent need to deliver more effective solutions in order to ensure sustainable - and inclusive - growth and equitable income distribution. A guide to some possible solutions lies in examining regional differences between African LDCs (commodity-based) and Asian LDCs (manufacturing-based) development. The latter model illustrates the benefits of value-added diversification as a more solid means of integration into the global economy. This has helped Asian LDCs promote a limited degree of structural transformation in which manufacturing is increasing as a share of GDP and poverty is declining through employment creation. However, Asian LDCs, like those elsewhere, still encounter serious obstacles in developing viable private sectors, SMEs, productive capacity, quality assurance systems and infrastructure - both physical and social. Innovation, value adding and technological change is too slow, and cost-competitiveness is difficult to achieve without economies of scale. Dynamic change requires significantly increased investment in R&D, learning and innovation.
LDC economies can only benefit from the trade, investment and growth opportunities of globalisation if they build up their productive capacity through technology upgrades, capital accumulation and structural change. For this to occur, the state has to take on a more proactive and catalytic function to stimulate productive activities. It also must deliver stronger enabling environments for business and investment. The Secretary-General, in opening the Trade Development Board, spoke of the important role of the ´enabling state´ in achieving such objectives. (The 2007 LDC Report contains concrete policy suggestions for building productive capacity.)
Donors must also reorient their priorities to better target infrastructure and productive activities, including agriculture. As Dr Supachai said in opening the High-Level Segment on Monday morning, "There is a worrying trend among donors to emphasise social sectors at the expense of aid to productive sectors and infrastructure. In the decade since 1996, the proportion of ODA earmarked for productive activities declined from 48% to 35%. What is even worse, in LDCs, assistance to productive sectors accounted for just 25% of total aid disbursements in 2006. Equally disturbing is the sharp decline in overall assistance to the agricultural sector. Most crucially, donors appear to have neglected technical assistance for science, technology and innovation." In fact, many of the underlying causes of the food crisisdeveloping countries. In many LDCs. The declines in ODA for productive activities are exacerbated by LDCs´ generally excessive aid dependence and low degree of ownership over their own development strategies. Echoction Agenda, the 2008 LDC Report reiterates the critical importance of country ownership of national development programmes for more effective aid delivery and management practices. The LDC Report shows that despite recent progress, country ownership of aid design and delivery remains undermined by conditionality and donor funding practices. A workable mechanism to strengthen country ownership and enhance mutual accountability is an urgent priority. To this end, the Report offers - and recommends adoption of - a detailed Aid Management Policy tool for integrating donor preferences with the real needs of recipients and building government capacity to design and manage their own development programmes.
The Report also calls for improved aid effectiveness through better alignment between assistance programmes and development targets, including the MDGs. This implies a change in the way development partnerships are structured and delivered, and requires increased sourcing of home-grown solutions to development issues. Yesterday, in the Civil Society Hearings, several civil society representatives referred to the importance of ´endogenous´ solutions - learning from best practices and applying that knowledge in designing applications tailored to local needs and conditions. UNCTAD can play an enabling role in assisting LDCs to implement these ideas and increase the effectiveness of aid management. Thank you.
| The Least Developed Countries Report, 2008 |


The office building operator Globalworth Real Estate Investments Ltd develops a new center for Groupe Renault Romania in Bucharest through Elgan Offices SRL, the company owned by Globalworth and Elgan Group, as a result of the acquisition of a field of 57,000 sqm previously owned by Coca-Cola HBC Romania.
According to estimatio9. Groupe Renault will have a surface of 47,000 sqm and will be leased for a period of at least 11 years.
“This is a landmark transaction for Globalworth. We are honored toGroupe Renault Romania,” said DGlobalworth.
“For the first time since Groupe Renault started developing its activity in Bucharest, more than 3,000 employees, tens of teams and hundred of professions will be on the same place and will work better together. The creation of collaborative, friendly work spaces, the proximity to public transportation and the easy access to Technical Center Titu and to the industrial platform in Mioveni are other objectives of the new project,” said Yves Caracatzanis, managing director Groupe Renault Romania.
The new center of Groupe Renault will be in the western part of Bucharest and is the second rental project closed between Globalworth and Groupe Renault Romania, following the acquisition of the main distribution facility of Dacia, next to Mioveni factory.


Sadie started work at the University of Southampton as the Outreach Leader in Astronomy in June 2011. Ths role involves co-ordination and management of all the astronomy outreach and public engagement activities from the Physics and Astronomy department. A large part of this role involves managing a team of undergraduate and PhD students who work with the astrodome aka #OurGreatestTeam. Sadie also organises Stargazing live events on campus, the SETI Cipher Challenge in July, Astrodome events in the local community and acts as a media correspondent on all things space related.
Sadie graduated with a PhD in Radio Astronomy from the University of Southampton in July 2012. Her research was an investigation of the radio emission from 1. She used this data to determine if galaxy had a jet.
Before coming to Southampton to do her PhD Sadie completed an MPhys in Astrophysics at Cardifffirst discovered her love for all things outreach. This love was inspired primarily by working with the Faulkes Telescope team for her BSc and Masters projects and then from working at camps in America during the summers and doing weekend work in the planetarium at the local science discovery centre, Techniquest.
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