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gnostichymns · 7 months
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Greetings, travelers! As Autumn settles across Teyvat, its nations are in search of plenty of helping hands for the season's festivities! We've gone ahead and gathered the most important of the tasks here, so take a look and see for yourself!
[ Any commission labeled for a specific nation requires one affiliated muse to complete. ]
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[MONDSTADT]: An old tradition in the city of winds has become quite the fun festivity for newer generations. It was once said that during these spooky months of the year, dead relatives would come to visit their families as an act of love and respect, but ghosts happen to be a little clumsy. As such, the people of Mondstadt would hide their knives, and prepare little cakes for their loved ones to eat before lighting a large bonfire outside of town to guide them back to the world of the dead. While ghosts are clearly not real, the tradition of taking the silverware out of the house, preparing a large feast, and lighting a bonfire as part of an Autumn festival still remains. Of course, there’s a lot of work to do, so hustle and help the citizens of Mondstadt out!
[LIYUE]: Qingce Village once had a tradition that during the waning months of fall, the spirits of the deceased would rise from the earth. To appease these spirits, part of this month's harvest was to be given, along with flowers and other gifts to guide these lost souls back to their resting place. Despite allegedly being nothing more than a folktale, there have been increasing reports of crops and other foliage disappearing, as well as strange dirt patterns appearing on the ground. Whether it's a couple of brave weasels, or the myth is true, head to Qingce Village and put these superstitions to rest.
[INAZUMA]: “I just want to play with the humans, but they keep throwing beans at me!”  (A little image of a rather sad looking Red Oni, sitting next to a Blue Oni is depicted).  A tale as old as the nations of Teyvat, a thrilling and heartwarming story of love and sacrifice, The Red Oni and The Blue Oni will be presented during the Mikawa Flower Festival in Inazuma., hosted on Narukami Island. Come see this endearing folktale given life on the main stage, and experience the shocking twists, turns, and bumps along the way. With an average rating of 4.5 stars among InazumaToday and sponsored by the Yae Publishing House, it's a must see for anyone in the area.  (We are also looking for stagehands, actors, and assistants with any background in creative fields or with an artistic mind. Please stop by the Yae Publishing House if interested. )
[SUMERU]: During the previous reign of the Great Sages, many festivities and celebrations were banned in the pursuit of complete control and knowledge. As such, it’s about time we revive and create some new special events to be held. One bright student at the Akademiya read about ancient parties held where people would disguise themselves as monsters to ward off lingering evil energies. While dressing up as a Hilichurl or a slime may not be the hip thing amongst the newer generation, the point still stands that you are hereby invited to the first ever Sumeru Akademiya Costume Party Extravaganza!!! Held in the Rtawahist main hall. Snacks will be provided. :)
[FONTAINE]: Bartholomew, a member of the Fontaine Fishing Association has noticed some invasive fish. Spiny, ugly lil things that are incredibly venomous have been absolutely destroying the ecosystem of Fontaine’s aquatic life. While the Fishing Association has been diligent in reeling in as many as they can, they seem to be spreading like wildfire. They must be stopped. Harpoons will be provided to any set of hands willing to use it for justice and honor! And for shooting these slimy cretins out of the sea.
WARNING. THERE HAVE RECENTLY BEEN SIGHTINGS OF RUIN GUARDS WITH STRANGELY PAINTED MARKINGS NEAR LARGE TRADE ROUTES. IF ENCOUNTERED, FLEE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY.  While most ruin guards either wander aimlessly, or are deactivated until within a certain vicinity, several ruin guards have been found to be quite peculiar as of late. They’ve been collecting whopper flower nectar, slime condensate, and terrorizing local trade routes. These ruin guards all appear to have strange markings as well. We are only looking for reconnaissance, do not try to approach the ruin guard mechs as they are incredibly dangerous. 
Allan, a local ranger and trader, is having some issues with his transport balloon. It appears to have been intentionally sabotaged. Pieces of rope have been burnt, holes have been pierced, and wooden boards are just missing all together. Whether done by a band of lost hilichurls or a tactful saboteur, this is malicious to say the least! Please help Allan repair his balloon and if possible, find the source of what caused this heinous crime.
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foul-stars · 6 months
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PLOTTING CALL ✦ NOVEMBER.
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hi, hi, hi ! it's your boy childe. quick intro, i'm niko and childe is a muse that i always seem to come vack to whenever possible. i absolutely love writing him, and i look forward with interactions with everyone ! (please interact with us)
that being said, we're looking for:
[LIYUE] COMMISSION; childe’s first thought is going to beat up whichever responsible for this, maybe a little talk, but his fists are going to do most of the talking; because things like this are not really up for discussion. though he was puzzled when he heard about spirits might be the ones causing it! it's not something impossible, so childe sets out thinking if it would be fun if he gets to fight spirits—whether it's just regular shitty guy, stealing things, or spirits, childe is up to finish this commission to the end!
[RUIN GUARDS] perfect chance to spar, no?
... or any other region commissions! we're most delighted if we were to be invited to do any comm.
aside this november’s commission board, we're also accepting any kind of interaction thrown at us. do hit us up through inbox / message / discord (you can always ask for it) for any possible interactions or threads you wanna do with childe! :D
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aimeedaisies · 3 months
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The Princess Royal’s Official Engagements in February 2024
01/02 Visited ReBoot (Moray Computer Recycling) in Forres. 🖥️
As Warden, opened the Queen Elizabeth II classrooms at Gordonstoun School. 🏫
Visited Lossie Community Hub at the Warehouse Theatre, in Lossiemouth. 🎭
Unofficial Sir Tim, as Chair of the Board of Trustees, attended the opening ceremony of the Zimingzhong 凝时聚珍: Clockwork Treasures from China's Forbidden City exhibition at the London Science Museum. 🐉🧧🕰️
03/02 With Sir Tim As Patron of the Scottish Rugby Union, attended the Six Nations Rugby Match between Wales and Scotland at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏉
05/02 Visited Dressability Clothing Alterations Charity in Swindon, to mark its 25th Anniversary. 👗🪡🧵
As Commandant-in-Chief (Youth) of St John Ambulance, attended the dedication of a new Community Response Unit in Devizes, Wiltshire. 🚑
06/02 Held an Investiture at Windsor Castle. 🎖️
As Patron of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, attended the launch of Nottingham West Primary Care Network’s Interactive Group Therapy at Plumptre Hall. 🩺
As President of the UK Fashion and Textile Association Limited, visited GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham. 🪡
With Sir Tim As Royal Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, attended the announcement of the winner of The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering at the Science Museum in London. ⚙️🥂
07/02 As Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Logistic Corps, visited the Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Munitions and Search Training Regiment at St George’s Barracks in Bicester. 💥
As President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, visited the Commission’s Headquarters in Maidenhead. 🪦
As Patron of Catch22, visited the Commissioned Rehabilitative Services at Community Links in London. 🔗
08/02 As Vice Patron of the British Horse Society, visited Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre in West London. 🐎
As President of the Royal Yachting Association, attended the Annual Luncheon at Trinity House in London. 🛥️🥪
09/02 In Wales, Princess Anne; 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
As Royal Patron of the National Coastwatch Institution, visited Worms Head Station in Rhossili, followed by a Reception at South Gower Sports Club in Scurlage. 🔎🍾
Visited Newport Medieval Ship. 🚢
Visited Newport Transporter Bridge which is undergoing maintenance. 🌉
10/02 With Sir Tim As Patron of the Scottish Rugby Union, attended the Six Nations Rugby Match between France and Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. 🇫🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏉
12/02 As Patron of Swinfen Telemedicine, attended a Meeting at the Royal Society of Medicine. 💊
As Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace. 🎓
13/02 Held an Investiture at Windsor Castle. 🎖️
As Master of the Corporation of Trinity House, chaired the Quarterly Meeting of the Court at Trinity House. 📆
14/02 As Royal Patron of the National Coastwatch Institution, visited Hengistbury Head Station near Bournemouth. 🌊
As Colonel-in-Chief of the Intelligence Corps, visited I Company at Hamworthy Barracks in Poole. 🕵️‍♀️
15/02 Visited the Ordnance Survey National Mapping Agency in Southampton. 🗺️
With Sir Tim Attended Evensong and the James Caird Society’s Dedication Service followed by a Reception in Westminster Abbey, to mark the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Sir Ernest Shackleton. 🔭🧭🇦🇶
16/02 Visited knife crime community group ‘Off the Streets’ North Northamptonshire in Wellingborough. 🚫🔪
20/02 As President of the UK Fashion and Textile Association, visited Laxtons Limited in Baildon near Bradford. 🧶
As President of the UK Fashion and Textile Association, visited Marton Mills in Otley, West Yorkshire. 🪡
21/02 In Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Princess Anne;
Visited Agemaspark Precision Engineering Company. ⚙️
Visited Haith Group Vegetable Processing Machinery Company. 🥕🥦
As Patron of the Butler Trust, visited HM Prison and Young Offender Institution Doncaster. 🚓👮‍♀️
As Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Carmen, attended a Joint Services Awards Dinner at Painters’ Hall in London. 🍽️
22/01 Visited London South Bank Technical College and Lee Marley Academy. ✏️👷
As Patron of Save the Children UK, visited Mary’s Living and Giving Shop in Wandsworth. 👚
23/02 unofficial Departed Heathrow Airport for Namibia 🇬🇧✈️🇳🇦
24/02 unofficial Arrived at Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport in Namibia. ✈️🇳🇦
Representing The King, Princess Anne called upon Mrs Monica Geingos (widow of Dr Hage Geingob). 🖤
Unofficial Sir Tim represented Princess Anne, Patron of the Scottish Rugby Union, at the Six Nations Rugby Match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏉
25/02 Representing The King, Princess Anne attended the Burial Service for Dr Hage Geingob at Heroes’ Acre. 🕊️
Later attended a State Luncheon given by The President of Namibia at State House. 🍽️
26/02 unofficial Arrived at Heathrow Airport from Namibia. 🇳🇦✈️🇬🇧
With Sir Tim Attended the British Horseracing Authority’s Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards at Ascot Racecourse. 🐎🏆
27/02 With Sir Tim Attended a Service of Thanksgiving for the late King Constantine II at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle with members of 🇬🇧, 🇬🇷, 🇩🇰 and 🇪🇸 royal families.
28/02 As Patron of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, attended the Emergency Medicine Trainees' Association Annual Conference at Hilton Newcastle Gateshead. 💉💊
As Royal Patron of the Motor Neurone Disease Association, attended a Rugby League Reception at Leeds Rhinos Rugby Club, in Headingley, Leeds. 🦽🏉
29/02 unofficial Departed from Heathrow Airport for the United Arab Emirates 🇬🇧✈️🇦🇪
Unofficial Sir Tim, as President of Never Such Innocence, attended a 10th anniversary celebration for the charity at Edinburgh Castle. 🏰
Total official engagements for Anne in February: 44
2024 total so far: 85
Total official engagements accompanied by Tim in February: 6
2024 total so far: 23
FYI - due to certain royal family members being off ill/in recovery I won’t be posting everyone’s engagement counts out of respect, I am continuing to count them and release the totals at the end of the year.
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whatdoesshedotothem · 2 years
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Thurs[day] 26 August 1834
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12 10/..
Alight at Quillacq’s, at Calais, at 5 25/.. – how lucky – the mail pack[e]t sails,
or steams, at 6 - g[o]t the commiss[ione]r to do wh[a]t w[a]s necess[ar]y ab[ou]t the carr[ia]ge (he keep[in]g the paper
th[a]t I may ha[ve] noth[in]g to pay the next ti[me]) br[eak]f[a]st[e]d and all on board the Fire fly, Capt[ai]n
Hamilton? (his vess[e]l the Ferret? ly[in]g up – go 2 weeks and lie up one) at 6 25/.. – set on the steam, and
weigh[e]d anchor, at 6 28/.. – A- [Adney] and I in the carr[ia]ge - neith[e]r of us sick - capit[a]l pass[age] – stop the Engine
off the sands of Dover at 9 13/.. – land fr[om] sm[all] boat, and at the Ship Inn, Dover, at 9 40/.. –
the mail pack[e]ts leave Dover at 8 1/2 a.m. Wed[nesday]s and Sat[urday]s    the oth[e]r 3 days vary fr[om] 5
to 7 a.m. - Mon[day] the best for go[in]g fr[om] Dover, bec[ause] no Fr[en]ch mails th[a]t day, and can leave
Dover when they like, and suit the tide in a [ralege?] fr[om] 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. so th[a]t pass[enge]rs embark and
disembark immed[iatel]y fr[om] the steamer – 2 days in a fortnight oblige to land in boats
at Dover as today and tomor[row] - L[or]d and L[ad]y Warwick  2 carr[ia]ges and yel[low] baggage wagg[o]n cross[e]d
fr[om] Dov[e]r yest[erday] in 2 1/2 h[ou]rs – roughish b[u]t good pass[age] L[or]d Townsend too cross[e]d at the sa[me] ti[me] –
sat d[o]wn to my writ[in]g and till at 1 40/.. wr[ote] the last  18 lines p[age] 145 and the who[le] the foll[owin]g p[ages] as far as
here – A- [Adney] h[a]s borne the 2 nights up uncom[monl]y well – seems n[o]t at all tir[e]d – slept ver[y] well
and quietly all last night – so d[i]d I bet[ween] the stages – Eugenie compl[aine]d of pain in h[e]r stom[a]ch yest[erday]
morn[in]g - b[u]t seem[e]d bet[ter] on land[in]g – the carr[ia]ge c[oul]d n[o]t be land[e]d w[i]th us – but w[a]s to be on shore by one
p.m. – Off fr[om] Dover at 2 3/4 – Birmingham has managed all exceed[ingl]y well – the duties reduc[e]d
1/2 on[l]y 3 days ago – prints now a penny each – a new tariff com[in]g out – B- [Birmingham] will s[e]nd it me – and will get
me ov[e]r books r an[y]th[in]g direct[e]d for him to the care of Quillacq, Calais – En sortant de Canterbury
nice model of gateway, machicolated, point[e]d arc[e]d, nar[ro]w-en[ou]gh, bet[ween] 2 r[ou]nd tow[e]rs – at Rochest[e]r at 9 35/.. –
tea and shrimps and ca[me] up to bed at 11 5/.. – fine day till ab[ou]t 10 p.m. - th[e]n a lit[tle] r[ai]n – slept together and lay playing quietly at first
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vampirenoibat · 1 year
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hihi! taking these little dynamic page commissions for a base price of $45, which includes 4-5 figures depending on composition and any type of abstract background and special effects (including text). can have multiple different characters if asked! additional figures are +$10, which is also added if any character designs are on the more complicated side
all character details are welcome!! feel free to give lore, hobbies, playlists/pinterest boards etc or just general direction for posing purposes and so I can get a better grasp on how to draw em. i can do any character type (humanoid/anthro/feral), and i do canon characters as well! if you've got any more questions about cans and can'ts, feel free to ask ^^
contact me via messages or dm me on discord ( gh♡st#6219 ) ^^! reblogs r very much appreciated, thanks for your interest!
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napierklausen19 · 4 months
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Bitmain To Release Antminer E9 Asic For Ethereum Mining
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dukemeropide · 6 months
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Plotting Call
// Wriothesley is still open for the Fontaine-based commission, however, I thought of putting a different spin on it:
The invasive fish have been disrupting operations around the Fortress of Meropide specifically, in that they've been obscuring the searchlights around the central tower and damaging the patrol meka in the area. For GH, the Fortress of Meropide now has an Adventurer's Guild branch of its own. Your muse can either can be a current inmate of the Fortress (if this logically works for your muse), or has been sent by the Guild to assist the Fortress with this problem since it requires a skilled diver with a Vision. For this to progress into a full-fledged plot that we can get a few replies out of, I was thinking that our muses could discover that someone within the Fortress has been breeding and releasing these fish in order to stage a future escape. Help Wriothesley deal with them, etc. etc.
Of course, I'm open to other ideas as well! And my open starter (unrelated to the commission board) is still available for anyone to take.
If you're interested, feel free to IM me. Or, if you have my Discord, shoot me a message there.
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studioninilong · 8 months
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Ok so I did this while in #Japan..to boost comm's...then AI all but killed comm's for #artists..so now Imma just print it on #pretty #paper & do #watercolour #flowers or wtv hits me as a FREEBIE for Patrons
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obuabamedia · 2 years
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Covid Trust Fund has received a total of ȼ62.3m – Sophia Akuffo
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As at 30th  June 2022, the Trust Fund had received a total amount of GHȼ62,329,941.98, Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Fund, Sophia Akuffo has revealed. As at 30thJune 2022, the Fund had disbursed, for various programmes as well as for administrative purposes and procurement of items, an amount of GH¢53,230,805.37. Under the project of activities, she said procurement of Personal Protective Equipment (GH¢10,257,360.00) for distribution to Ghana Health Service, viz. 56 Regional/ municipal/ district hospitals, COVID-19 Care Management Centres, Isolation Centres; 8 Testing Centres; 126 CHPS compounds have been done with portions of the cash received. It has also contributed GH¢6,801,840.00 to Ghana COVID-19 Private Sector Fund (GCPSF) for construction of 100-bed National Infectious Disease Centre in Accra at the Ga East Municipal Hospital. The facility was commissioned on 24 July, 2020. The laboratory and a ward are named after the National Trust Fund, in recognition of its contribution. Madam Sophia Akuffo, a former Chief Justice of Ghana, stated at a press conference in Accra on Thursday July 21 that two forms of donations were received, cash and in kind. With the in-kind, she said, hand sanitizers, cleansing equipment, tinned foods, liquid soap, rice, pasta, vehicles were received. Non-perishable food items – tinned foods, biscuits, rice, noodles/pasta),´fuel coupons, ´mechanical and solar hand washing basins – equipment) were also received. C-19NTF-Presentation-for-Meet-the-Press-Final-1Download The Fund, Established 27th March, 2020, was created to serve as an an avenue for well-meaning individuals, groups and corporate bodies to contribute or donate moneys and resources towards the combat of COVID-19.´ It is also to receive any other moneys or resources contributed or donated towards the combat of the Coronavirus. Read the full article
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gnostichymns · 6 months
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Greetings, travelers! Just as quickly as it had come, Autumn begins its departure. The cold winds of Winter have begun to whisper all across Teyvat, bringing with them the cheer of holidays spent indoors and the fear of surprise snowstorms. Take care on your journeys!
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[MONDSTADT] With the temperature dropping, some places find merry ways to spend the cold seasons. Mondstadt was the pioneer (excluding Snezhnaya), of strapping two sharp blades to one's feet, and gliding around on an icy surface. A small area and part of the Thousand Winds Temple is filled with water, and then frozen over with the help of cryo visions. Afterwards, a competition is held to determine the best skater in Mondstadt each year. Whether you’re a member of the adventure team protecting the contest from potential hazards, helping to set up the skating rink, or participating yourself, now is the time to visit Mondstadt and show off your moves.
[LIYUE] This time of year, many citizens of Liyue often find themselves on a journey. Jueyun Karst, a sacred land, brimming with spiritual energy and Adepti. Many fear to set foot in such a wondrous and secluded location, yet many more find it in themselves to muster the courage to ascend partially and leave offerings at many of the shrines and rest stops for other weary travelers on their pilgrimage. This could be a rare and unique chance to come across interesting new phenomena for those with scientific interest, a good time to enjoy the scenic nature of the Country of Geo, or just a quiet walk to enjoy company. 
[INAZUMA] The Raiden Shogun’s strength should never be called into question. Treacherous thoughts need only be reminded of the strength that ended the elemental sovereign of electro and gifted all of its strength to one individual. Egos need only be checked by the gash that split an island in two, a gorge still seeping with electro resonance to this day. Yet the power of the glorious, almighty Raiden Shogun has led to some unforeseen complications with the wildlife of Yashiori Island. Some creatures have grown more feral than usual. Hilichurls have appeared to be more aggressive, and they are exuding electro energy, which has led to several attacks on Fort Fujitou and the Kujou Encampment. Please dispatch and eliminate these threats, but proceed with caution. If possible, investigate Musoujin Gorge FROM A DISTANCE. It is too dangerous to enter. Any intel is good intel.
[SUMERU] Sumeru is host to several constructs of a once dominant nation. While most ruin mechs are feasible in size, the ruin golems that find themselves collapsed against lush mountains or buried in the burning sands are anything but. Massive, terrifying reminders of the past lay dormant in a few key locations of Sumeru. While these mechs are mostly inoperable, they still can produce power should some poor adventurer or reckless scholar root around inside of them. While we have no idea who the culprit is, the ruin golem encased in Devantaka Mountain has begun firing lasers sporadically. While it cannot move, the location still presents many dangers as it oversees a large trading route between Port Ormos and the rest of Sumeru. Find a way to disable its laser, through whatever means possible, and if there is some troublemaker inside, bring them to justice for reckless endangerment of Sumeru citizens.
[FONTAINE] Fontaine is home to some very odd conglomerates and coalitions, one such being the OFSCC; the Official Fontanian Sandcastle Construction Cooperation©. They like sandcastles. They have also received official recognition within Fontaine for generating funds for various events. Whenever a local event is to be hosted, a few months prior there is usually some kind of fundraising opportunity hosted by the OFSCC. As of now, they’ve just finished setting up a large area on the Fontanian coastline dedicated for making your very own sandcastle.  Signup is 5,000 mora.
Congrats adventurers, you’ve been formally invited to work aboard The Crux for a short amount of time. “What momentous occasion might this be,” you may be asking yourself. Well, rest assured you won’t be going far from home. The Captain is out on business in the local port, and the ship needs some maintenance. The bottom and sides of the ships have grown large clusters of barnacles, and they must be removed. The majority of the crew is either gathering supplies while awaiting the return of their Captain, or doing other routine maintenance. You will be submerged under water for a few minutes at a time with a sharp knife or spade, and tasked with carefully chipping the barnacles off the hull of the ship. It is advised that whoever takes this commission is really good at holding their breath, and can handle the scent of dead crustaceans. 
‘Tis the season of chilly weather, bright and beautiful decorations, and giving gifts to close companions. As such, it can be a difficult job to play the part of a festive Adventurer’s Guild when the season gets busy. More trade routes to guard, ruins to explore, mundane tasks that simply need an extra set of hands, means that The Guild sometimes falls a bit behind. Well we can’t just let the guild not go decorated, now can we? Your task is simple. Fit out your nearest outpost with as much holiday cheer and decorations as possible. Thank you for your time, adventurers.
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southcarolinajobs · 4 years
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RN (Med-Surg/Orthopedics) – Waccamaw Community Hospital (Murrells Inlet
Responsibilities Position Summary: The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of nursing care based on standards of care and professional nursing practice; accountable for the outcomes of nursing care delivered.
Qualifications Education: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
Degree received from an education institution accredited by National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Experience: Previous experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Licensure and certification: Current and in good standing RN Licensure with South Carolina Board of Nursing.
American Heart Association Healthcare provider course with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to be initially completed with the GHS Staff Development Office within 30 calendar days of hire date (exceptions to obtain certification from a provider other than the GHS Staff Development Office are approved by Staff development on a case by case basis).
BLS Recertification is required every two years.
ACLS preferred Special Skills: Works with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers.
Physical Requirements: Medium While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear.
The employee must exert 20 to 35 pounds of force occasionally , and/or 10 to 15 pounds of force frequently , and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
May be exposed to infectious specimens, diseases, and soiled laundry, however, potential for personal harm or injury is limited when proper safety and health precautions are followed.
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politicoscope · 4 years
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Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Biography and Profile
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Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Biography and Profile
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Born March 29, 1944, in Swalaba, Accra, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was raised in Accra, Ghana’s capital. His father’s residence in Accra was effectively the headquarters of the country’s first political party, the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC), after it was formed at Saltpond on August 4, 1947. Three of the Big Six (founding fathers of Ghana) were Nana’s blood relatives: J.B Danquah (grand uncle), William Ofori Atta (uncle) and Edward Akufo-Addo, who became the third Chief Justice and later ceremonial President of the Republic from 1970-72, was his father.
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo had his primary education at the Government Boys School and later Rowe Road School both in Accra Central. Nana went on to England to study for his O- Level and A- Level examinations. He returned to Ghana in 1962 to teach at the Accra Academy before going to the University of Ghana in 1964 to read Economics. After graduating as an economist, he went on to read law in the UK and was called to the English Bar (Middle Temple) in July 1971 and the Ghana Bar in 1975.
Who is Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo?
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is married to Rebecca, daughter of the Speaker of the Parliament of the Third Republic of Ghana, the late Mr. Justice J.H Griffiths-Randolph. They have five children, with five grandchildren, and are both devout Church-going Christians.
Law And Business
Akufo-Addo stayed in France for five years as a lawyer at the now-defunct New York-based international law firm, Coudert Brothers. Apart from the welcome exposure to the dynamics of international corporate transactions, his stay in France also made him fluent in French.
In 1975, he returned home to Accra to continue with his legal career. He joined the chambers of U. V. Campbell from 1975 to 1979, and in 1979 co-founded the law firm Akufo-Addo, Prempeh & Co., which has become one of the prominent law firms in Ghana. Some Ghanaian lawyers who passed through his law firm are among the most outstanding lawyers at the Ghanaian bar today.
They include Sophia Akuffo, Justice of the Supreme Court; Joyce Darko; Daniel Afari Yeboah; Philip Addison; Joe Ghartey, a former Attorney General and Minister for Justice; Alex Quaynor; Frank Davies; Kweku Paintsil; Ursula Owusu; Atta Akyea, Akufo-Addo’s successor as MP for Abuakwa South constituency; Akoto Ampaw; Yoni Kulendi; Kwame Akuffo; Kwaku Asirifi; and Godfred Dame.
Like the “Doyen of Gold Coast politics”, J. B. Danquah, and others before him, Akufo-Addo used his law practice to champion the cause of human rights, rule of law, justice, freedom, and democracy. He was well known for giving free legal assistance to the poor and fought for the rights and liberties of the Ghanaian people.
Indeed, many of the important constitutional cases of the modern era, which, inter alia, protected the independence of the judiciary, the right of the citizen to demonstrate without police permit, and the right of equal access of all political parties to the State-owned media, were undertaken by him. He is regarded as one of the most brilliant advocates in the history of the Ghanaian Bar.
Akufo-Addo has served on the boards and committees of a number of political, legal, commercial, and social organizations in the country. He was the first Chairperson of DHL (GH) Ltd; Chairperson, Kinesec Communications (Co) Ltd, publishers of The Statesman; and the first Chairperson of the Ghana Committee on Human and Peoples’ Rights. He was responsible, through his association with the US company, Millicom, for introducing mobile telephony into the country.
Political Career
In his early thirties, Akufo-Addo was the General Secretary of the broad-based People’s Movement for Freedom and Justice (PMFJ), which was composed of political stalwarts such as Akwasi Amankwa Afrifa, William Ofori-Atta, Komla Agbeli Gbedemah, Albert Adu Boahen, Sam Okudzeto, Obed Asamoah, Godfrey Agama, K. S. P. Jantuah, Jones Ofori-Atta, Johnny Hanson and Nii Amaah Amartefio (“Mr. No”). This group led the “NO” campaign in the UNIGOV referendum of 1978, designed to solicit popular support for a one-party military-led State. The “No” campaign ultimately brought about the downfall of the Acheampong military government on 5 July 1978, and the restoration of multiparty democratic rule to the country in 1979. Akufo-Addo had to go briefly into exile after the referendum, when his life was in danger. But, from Europe, he could be heard constantly on the BBC World Service, vigorously criticising the military rulers back in Ghana and calling for a return to democracy. He is acknowledged as one of the leaders of the pro-democracy movement in Ghana.
In 1991, Akufo-Addo was the chairman of the Organising Committee of the Danquah-Busia Memorial Club, a club dedicated to the preservation of the memory and ideals of the two great advocates of Ghanaian democracy, J. B. Danquah and K. A. Busia, Prime Minister of the Progress Party government of the 2nd Republic of Ghana. Akufo-Addo travelled throughout Ghana to establish branches of the Club all over the country in the grassroots style for which he is known. These branches eventually transformed into local organs of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) prior to the elections of 1992, which heralded the reintroduction of democratic governance under the 4th Republic.
In 1992, he was the first national organiser of the NPP and, later that year, campaign manager of the party’s first presidential candidate, Prof. Albert Adu Boahen, the man of courage who broke the “culture of silence” in Ghana, and played such a crucial role in the reintroduction of democracy.
In 1992, Akufo-Addo set up and financed The Statesman newspaper, which has become the unofficial mouthpiece of the NPP.
In 1995, he led the famous “Kume Preko” demonstrations of the Alliance For Change (AFC), a broad-based political pressure group, which mobilised millions of people onto the streets of Ghana to protest the harsh economic conditions of the Rawlings era. Some pundits in Ghana believe that this was instrumental in re-establishing the NPP as a more formidable force after Professor Adu Boahen.
Akufo-Addo was elected three times between 1996 and 2008 as Member of Parliament for the Abuakwa South constituency in the Eastern region of Ghana. From 2001 to 2007, as Cabinet Minister, first as Attorney-General and Minister for Justice for two years, and later as Foreign Minister for five years, Akufo-Addo served in the government of President John Kufuor with distinction.
As Attorney-General, he was responsible for the repeal of the Criminal Libel Law, which, hitherto, had been used to intimidate the media and criminalise free speech. The repeal has enabled the Ghanaian media become one of the most vibrant and freest in Africa. Under his chairmanship of the Legal Sector Reform Committee, the implementation of the court automation programme was initiated.
As Foreign Minister, he was fully involved in the successful Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) peace efforts in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Guinea Bissau, and was chairman of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council in 2003.
In 2004, Ghana was elected one of the 15 pioneer members of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council, a mandate that was renewed at the AU Summit in Khartoum in January 2006. Akufo-Addo was chosen by his peers on the AU Executive Council to chair the Ministerial Committee of 15 that fashioned the Ezulwini Consensus, which defined the African Union’s common position on UN Reforms. He negotiated for the 2007 AU Summit to be held in Accra as part of Ghana’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, and chaired the AU Executive Council in 2007.
Ghana was elected by her peers to take the non-permanent West African seat on the UN Security Council for 2006-07. In August 2006, Akufo-Addo chaired the meeting of the Security Council which took the decision that halted Israel’s massive incursions into Lebanon. Again, Ghana was elected to the new UN body, the Human Rights Council, with the highest number of votes—183 out of 191—of any country, and as a pioneer member of another UN body, the Peacebuilding Commission.
Presidential Career
In October 1998, Nana Akufo-Addo competed for the presidential candidacy of the NPP and lost to John Kufuor, the man who eventually won the December 2000 presidential election and assumed office as President of Ghana in January 2001. Akufo-Addo was the chief campaigner for candidate Kufuor in the 2000 election and became the first Attorney General and Minister for Justice of the Kufuor era.
Akufo-Addo resigned from the Kufuor government in July 2007 to contest for the position of presidential candidate of his party, the NPP, for the 2008 elections. Competing against 16 others, he won 48% of the votes in the first round of that election, but was given a unanimous endorsement in the second round, making him the party’s presidential candidate.
In the 7 December 2008 presidential race, he received, in the first round, more votes than John Atta Mills, the eventual winner. In the first round, Akufo-Addo received 4,159,439 votes, representing 49.13% of the votes cast, placing him first, but not enough for the 50% needed for an outright victory. It was the best-ever performance for a first-time presidential candidate in the Fourth Republic. In the run-off, Mills received 4,521,032 votes, representing 50.23%, thus beating Akufo-Addo by the smallest margin in Ghana’s, and, indeed, in Africa’s political history. Akufo-Addo accepted the results without calling even for a recount, thereby helping to preserve the peace, freedom and stability of Ghana.
Akufo-Addo again contested in the 2012 national elections against the NDC candidate, the late Mills’ successor as President, John Mahama, and lost. That election generated considerable controversy, and was finally decided by the Supreme Court in a narrow 5/4 decision in favour of John Mahama. Akufo-Addo is credited with helping to preserve the peace of the country by the statesmanlike manner in which he accepted the adverse verdict of the Court, at a time of high tension in the country.
In March 2014, Akufo-Addo announced his decision to seek his party’s nomination for the third time ahead of the 2016 election. He secured an unprecedented, landslide victory of 94.35% of the votes in the party’s presidential primary in October 2014, in a contest with seven competitors. Akufo-Addo also served as Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Mission for the South African elections in 2014.
He was elected President of Ghana in the December 7 elections, after obtaining 53.85% of the total valid votes cast, as announced by the Electoral Commission.
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Biography and Profile (Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo)
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whatdoesshedotothem · 3 years
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Sun[day] 26 August 1834
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12 10/..
Alight at Quillacq’s, at Calais, at 5 25/.. – how lucky – the mail pack[e]t sails,
or steams, at 6 - g[o]t the commiss[ione]r to do wh[a]t w[a]s necess[ar]y ab[ou]t the carr[ia]ge (he keep[in]g the paper
th[a]t I may ha[ve] noth[in]g to pay the next ti[me]) br[eak]f[a]st[e]d and all on board the Fire fly, Capt[ai]n
Hamilton? (his vess[e]l the Ferret? ly[in]g up – go 2 weeks and lie up one) at 6 25/.. – set on the steam, and
weigh[e]d anchor, at 6 28/.. – A- [Adney] and I in the carr[ia]ge - neith[e]r of us sick - capit[a]l pass[age] – stop the Engine
off the sands of Dover at 9 13/.. – land fr[om] sm[all] boat, and at the Ship Inn, Dover, at 9 40/.. –
the mail pack[e]ts leave Dover at 8 1/2 a.m. Wed[nesday]s and Sat[urday]s    the oth[e]r 3 days vary fr[om] 5
to 7 a.m. - Mon[day] the best for go[in]g fr[om] Dover, bec[ause] no Fr[en]ch mails th[a]t day, and can leave
Dover when they like, and suit the tide in a [ralege?] fr[om] 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. so th[a]t pass[enge]rs embark and
disembark immed[iatel]y fr[om] the steamer – 2 days in a fortnight oblige to land in boats
at Dover as today and tomor[row] - L[or]d and L[ad]y Warwick  2 carr[ia]ges and yel[low] baggage wagg[o]n cross[e]d
fr[om] Dov[e]r yest[erday] in 2 1/2 h[ou]rs – roughish b[u]t good pass[age] L[or]d Townsend too cross[e]d at the sa[me] ti[me] –
sat d[o]wn to my writ[in]g and till at 1 40/.. wr[ote] the last  18 lines p[age] 145 and the who[le] the foll[owin]g p[ages] as far as
here – A- [Adney] h[a]s borne the 2 nights up uncom[monl]y well – seems n[o]t at all tir[e]d – slept ver[y] well
and quietly all last night – so d[i]d I bet[ween] the stages – Eugenie compl[aine]d of pain in h[e]r stom[a]ch yest[erday]
morn[in]g - b[u]t seem[e]d bet[ter] on land[in]g – the carr[ia]ge c[oul]d n[o]t be land[e]d w[i]th us – but w[a]s to be on shore by one
p.m. – Off fr[om] Dover at 2 3/4 – Birmingham has managed all exceed[ingl]y well – the duties reduc[e]d
1/2 on[l]y 3 days ago – prints now a penny each – a new tariff com[in]g out – B- [Birmingham] will s[e]nd it me – and will get
me ov[e]r books r an[y]th[in]g direct[e]d for him to the care of Quillacq, Calais – En sortant de Canterbury
nice model of gateway, machicolated, point[e]d arc[e]d, nar[ro]w-en[ou]gh, bet[ween] 2 r[ou]nd tow[e]rs – at Rochest[e]r at 9 35/.. –
tea and shrimps and ca[me] up to bed at 11 5/.. – fine day till ab[ou]t 10 p.m. - th[e]n a lit[tle] r[ai]n – slept together and lay playing quietly at first
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kuromikoneko · 7 years
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Cat (Carol AU)
@ishipsuper prompted: “I work at a toy store and you keep coming in but never buy anything”
Having meant to rewatch the movie to imagine Alex's response, my mind INSTANTLY thought of this idea so, here is the modern day Carol SuperCat AU no one asked for. And in true form of the movie, I've decided to title this simply...Cat. Thanks to @always-atyour-side for beta-ing and @a-tardis-at-downton for the support!
Eighth in a series of Christmasy drabbles featuring Sanvers and SuperCat I’m calling A SuperGay Christmas on AO3.
Chapter 1: Overture
The year is 1995, a thirty year old Cat is in the midst of building her company, putting in long nights and even longer weeks. She’s so focused on hiring the right team and advertising in the right places to get her name out there that there never seems to be enough time in the day to breathe, especially not with how she throws herself into the long hours the work requires. When the first Christmas of hers and Max's separation headed for divorce hits, she finds herself oddly lonesome despite the constant press of people surrounding her, clamoring for attention. Especially because Max was taking their five year old son, Adam, to his parents in Florida for the festivities. Thankfully, they agreed that Cat would have Adam until Christmas Eve, which was more than she would have expected him to allow.
Cat had decided that in order to distract herself from her son's absence at such a joyous time of year, she would work alone in the office on Christmas Day and get a head start on the next edition of the magazine. Without the hustle and bustle of daily work operations and constant hand holding, Cat would have the peace of mind to focus for more than a few minutes on her passion to write.   But first, she had to survive the inanity of a staff distracted by the holidays for another two weeks and find the perfect gift for her son in the meantime.
Her search led her to the local toy shop, spruced up and decked out in the most sickeningly display of Christmas cheer one could imagine in a singular location. And quite the slighting of other holidays if she were making a statement in the paper, which she had already, to be honest. Plenty of feedback, both positive and negative had filtered into the offices, but Cat had specific instruction to her assistant to destroy the complaints on sight, allowing only the thankful letters through.
 Cat wandered around the first floor as she began to look for ideas, bored to bits by the pristine, new electronics and toys for kids. The latest in walkman technology being tried out by overzealous teenagers to the frustration of their tired parents, the corniest of tunes playing over the P.A. system. Cat preferred having personal shoppers for her general needs in life, such as grocery purchases, but being such a particular occasion, Cat wanted to soldier through her disgust of germs to find the perfect present. Adam deserved the best and she would do everything in her power to ensure that, especially with his underlying concerns about his parents living separately now. He didn’t really understand but he knew enough that it was not ordinary and set him on edge. So Cat bargained with herself that so long as she kept her hands to herself until inspecting a possible gift then immediately washing her hands afterwards, she could handle the task.
 She managed to find a small corner on that first floor where some new stuffed animals were set up, and Cat investigated their cotton levels, the amount of fluff that came off with each handling, how soft and cute they were. With her back turned to most of the store she expected to be spotted by a view passersby, but she was surprised at the feeling of someone consistently watching her. It was a strange sensation considering how CatCo was in its infancy still. Had she really drummed up enough press and response in the paper for the use of ‘happy holidays’ versus ‘Merry Christmas’ that those in the store could recognize her on site? Cat sighed, shaking her head at how immediately she went to a darker place.
 Guarding her face into as neutral an expression as possible, Cat turned and spied a young blonde from an end cap some distance from her. Lean, muscular build, clearly taller than her, dressed in perfectly bland khakis and a god awful Christmas sweater with loafers to boot. Stunning, Cat would later admit upon reflection. The moment of pleasant perusal broke when she heard the telltale notes of her beeper paging her and she set the stuffed frog down in order to exit the store to deal with her work business
 Having had no luck on the first floor with the best of the best toys the store had to offer, Cat returned two days later when her schedule permitted and began her exploration of the second floor. It was emptier this time, a strange hour even for last minute shoppers to be out and about away from work, so the floor was comfortably vacant enough for Cat's liking. It meant less diseases to contract in the cold weather and less press of the folks about her. However, she had managed to remember her gloves this time unlike the first visit to the toy store.
 Unfortunately, she only made it through half of the second floor's stock before her meeting with the board was pushed forward to an earlier time slot. Cat was grateful that the second floor was less biased in its far vaster assortment of toys. She knew that when she returned she would find the perfect gift for Adam. It was when she was heading toward the escalator that she noticed the young blonde employee from her first visit to the store. She was stocking some dolls onto the shelves behind a counter on the second floor, giving Cat pause as she took in her appearance today. Nothing much had changed, except her hair was in a messy bun now, and she was wearing a different yet still horrible Christmas sweater. She wondered for a moment if the company was partaking in one of those ridiculous Bad Christmas Sweater contests and if the woman was making them herself.
 Cat chuckled into her hand at the thought, catching the woman's eye before the escalator descended. This time they were closer and Cat was able to see just how sky blue those eyes hidden by dreadful glasses were. Not even Adam's could compare, too much grey from his father's influence in his beautiful eyes. Her eyes were electric and striking in tone, as though looking into a deep pool of water, or staring at the starry skies above when Cat was a child with her father. She could easily fall into those blue eyes and lose herself for days as she picked out each deviation of color, determine the cause behind the slight grey of sadness just on the edge of those irises.
 Shortly before Christmas Eve, Cat once again found herself at the toy store, deliberately setting aside the time to find the perfect gift before heading home to her baby boy and celebrating properly. And yet again, that employee was there, this time in black slacks  and a more subtle and easier to look at Christmas sweater, though far more bulky than the previous two. After circling around the automatic train set, Cat approached her, now noticing the Santa hat perched over her sunny head.
 “I was hoping you could help me find something,” she announced in a calm, smooth tone, setting her gloves on the counter.
 “Sure, uh...what are you looking for?” the employee asked, name tag revealing her name was Kara.
 “I'm looking for a gift for my five year old son. You see...he's not like other boys, he's...special,” Cat's eyes flitted to the ceiling, unable to hold back the smile that lit her face up. “Intelligent and kind, shy though...and I'm having trouble deciding on the best gift,” she explained, looking back at Kara again.
 Kara smiled brilliantly. “I know what that's like,” she admitted. “I...I take care of my cousin full time so I know how hard it can be to find a good gift,” Kara said a little hesitantly.
 “What did he like when he was five?” Cat asked, curiosity piqued at this new layer to the mysteriously beautiful woman she kept stumbling upon in the toy store. She was so young and yet essentially a mother? It wasn’t uncommon but it made Cat wonder what Kara’s story was.
 “Trains. Absolutely fascinated by them, actually. Still is to a degree,” Kara giggled lightly and Cat was certain she hadn't heard a more pure as bells sound in her life. “We got a new set in last month, in fact. Not Thomas the Tank Engine, though that is very popular with the eight and under crowd,” she explained, knowing how annoyingly in your face some of the advertisements for Thomas was lately. More than a few parents had admitted their ire to her during the Christmas season. “And it's easier to set up than Ikea furniture. Perfectly laid out instructions and labeled parts. A novice could put it together in an hour with the right determination. Not that I'm saying you're a novice,” Kara's face widened in fear, immediately backpedaling in order to not offend her customer.
 Cat huffed in amusement, oddly endeared by the rambling of this woman. “Well then, that sounds like a great gift. Sold,” she said, pulling out her checkbook.
 Kara stared at her for several moments in shock. “Wha...what? Really? Oh wow, that would be amazing. It      is    amazing. We don't often work for commission but there are a few items in each department and there's a bonus that comes with that sale and...wow that would really help Clark and I this year. Thank you, so much, miss,” Kara said excitedly, tapping away at the register to pull up the proper payment, the smile never fading from her face. Cat was certain this girl was the sun incarnate, truly losing herself in that gorgeous face as she waited to be prompted.
 “Well it is the holiday season and the holidays are for generosity, no?” Cat asked, filling out the check and signing her name in neat cursive before handing it over to Kara and writing out her address for the delivery of the train set. “Glad to help out a struggling family,” she added, the barest hint of a smile ghosting across her face.
 “Really though--” Kara paused, looking at the check and if she recognized Cat's name she made no show of it. “--Miss Grant, thank you. I really appreciate it and I bet your son will adore the train set. And...you...are all set,” she announced, tearing the receipt from the dispenser and handing it back to Cat. “It should be delivered later today or tomorrow,” she promised.
 “Wonderful, Kara. Thank you,” Cat said with an uncharacteristic smile. As she headed for the exit she paused and threw over her shoulder, “I like the hat,” and winked at the employee. Feeling more confident than ever before, Cat had never felt more in her skin than she did interacting, and dare she say flirting, with Kara. Odds were against her in these matters, but Cat was surprisingly optimistic this time around that Kara was very low-key and subtly flirting back with her, if the blush coating her cheeks the entire conversation was anything to go by.
Perhaps leaving her gloves was a good decision after all.
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footballghana · 4 years
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GNPC spends GH₵630,000 on Ghana FA, Ghana Boxing Authority, Ghana Golf Association
It has emerged that the Ghana Football Association, Ghana Boxing Association and Ghana Golf Association benefited from a spending spree undertaken by the Ghana National Petroleum Commission in 2018 and 2019.
GNPC documents chanced upon by GhanaWeb revealed that the board in 2018 and 2019 approved a total of GH₵630,000 as donations to the aforementioned organizations.
The GFA were the biggest beneficiaries, bagging a whopping GH₵500,0000 while the GBA and GGA pocketed GH₵30,000 and GH₵100,000 respectively.
In a memo written by the Board Secretary, Matilda Ohene and addressed to the Chief Executive of GNPC, Dr. K.K. Sarpong, with the caption “Approval for payment of various sponsorship/support requests”, the GFA, GBA and GGA were listed as beneficiaries of the donations/sponsorships of the GFA.
The memo which approved the payment of the ₵500, 000 is dated October 24, 2018, and happened a year after parliament warned GNPC to stop sponsoring the Black Stars.
It also came barely three months after the Anas expose which means at the time, Dr Kofi Amoah was the head of the association.
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Ghana regulator raps utility on desalinated water never delivered
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) of Ghana has ordered Ghana Water Company (GWCL) to repay GHS 14 million ($2.8 million) to rate payers, after the utility charged for water that was not delivered between 15 March and 15 September 2018.
The recompense to customers will be made by reducing the water tariff
Ghana’s former deputy minister of water resources Sampson Ahi has called on president Nana Akufo-Addo to dissolve the utility’s executive board.
The Teshie-Nungua Desalination Plant was shut on 1 January 2018, when GWCL began struggling to keep up with payments under the 25-year water purchase agreement with Befesa Desalination Development Ghana (Befesa).
The PURC stated that between January and July 2018, it offered GWCL a chance to clarify the tariff implications of the utility’s decisions not to operate the plant.
GWCL is additionally ordered to pay compensation to customers of GHS 542,938 ($109,353).
The regulator served an order on the company for a breach of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission Act 1997. The monies will be repaid through an effective 10.08 per cent reduction in water tariffs for all GWCL customers.
The public-private partnership contract to build, own, and operate the 60,000 m3/d plant was originally awarded to Befesa, later part of Abengoa, in 2011.
In February 2018, AquaVenture came forward to acquire the 56 per cent stake in plant owned by Abengoa for $26 million.
Abengoa in talks aimed at re-opening Ghana desalination plant (February 2018)
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