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“We organised a stakeholders workshop to develop a roadmap for efficient coordination of importation and marketing of vegetable seeds in the country.
“Let me reiterate to member of the public that seed business is highly regulated and there are procedures and guidelines for engaging in seed production and marketing.
“All intending groups and organisations going into seed business are hereby reminded that they must be duly accredited and licensed by the council.
“The council is prepared to clamp down on any unauthorised groups or individuals engaging in illegal seed business by selling fake seeds to innocent farmers,” he said.
Mr Richard Olafare, the President, Seed Entrepreneur Association of Nigeria ( SEEDAN ) urged the Federal government ( FG ) to fasten in the payment for seeds supplied under the GES scheme.
He explained that recent efforts by the association to initiate the settlement of the outstanding debts should be accelerated to conclusion in order to avert the damage cause to the seed sector.
“Members of SEEDAN are worried about the delay in the payment for the seeds supplied under the GES, exposing several seed companies to threats And embarrassment from various banks.
“Some banks went as far as publishing list of so called defaulters seed companies in national newspapers. Some of our members are death with high blood pressure,” he said.
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a 25-year-old woman died after being repeatedly stabbed.
A 22-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
A Met Police spokesman said detectives "are not looking for anyone else in relation to the investigation."
Police were called to a home in Pinkwell Lane, Hillingdon after reports of a woman with multiple stab wounds.
Emergency services, ingluding the air ambulance, were called at about 5am yesterday but she was pronounced dead less than two hours later.
The woman's next of kin have been informed but she has not yet been formally identified.
A post-mortem examination started yesterday at Uxbridge Mortuary.
Survivors include sons, John (Jody) Deininger of Worden and Jerry Dale Deininger of Livingston; grandchildren, Amanda Blankley of Livingston, Nicole (Matt) Nowitzki of Dunn Center, N.D., Eric Deininger of Worden, Kaitlyn Deininger of Worden, Justin Revisky of Germany and Josh Revisky of Worden; great-grandchildren, Austin Deininger, Makala Reeves, Brendon Blankley, and Bradley, Barrett and Brody Nowitzki; a brother, John (Bettina) Deininger of Newport Beach, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Betty (Bond) McKinny of Livingston; and nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robert “Bobby” Deininger; twin daughters, Mary Alice and Loraine Ann Deininger; a daughter-in-law, Laura Deininger; a brother-in-law, Jerome Bond; and a niece, Dianna “DeeDee” Gaston.
Memorials may be made to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church or to the Staunton Education Foundation.
Playing jazz without a drummer is much like tightrope-walking without a net. Without a firm footing, there's a chance the music can take a nasty fall.
The duo of bassist John Leitham and pianist Shelly Berg, appearing Sunday at Spaghettini, managed not only to keep on its feet, but also to hit the ground running. Though they accounted for just two-thirds of what normally constitutes a rhythm section, timekeeping was not a problem. In fact, the two had no difficulty tracking the beat while keeping their instruments singing together in sympathetic style.
Experience, of course, plays some part in this, and both Leitham and Berg are well-practiced in their craft.
Leitham, who's gone on from a short stint in the Woody Herman band to become a longtime member of Mel Torme's touring combo, is one of Los Angeles' most in-demand bassists, having worked with trombonist Bill Watrous, the late saxophonist Bob Cooper and drummer Ed Shaughnessy. He has a pair of fine albums out under his own name, the most recent of which, "Southpaw," suggests both his love of baseball and the fact that he plays bass left-handed.
Berg, a professor of music at USC, makes area appearances regularly at such clubs as the Jazz Bakery in Culver City and Chadney's in Burbank. He's also in heavy demand for his writing talents, having arranged the small-group sessions for trombonist Watrous' latest album and serving as musical director for the short-lived TV series "A League of Their Own."
Together, they put on a fine show that was memorable not only for the quality of its musicianship but also for the way they complemented each other. The responsiveness that makes small-group jazz fascinating, here stripped to the bare essentials, was present in abundance. And, despite the lack of a drummer, the two took every opportunity to swing.
The character of the bass-piano sound makes for unusual audio twists, and the two took full advantage of this. Fats Waller's "Jitterbug Waltz" was a good example, with Leitham's bass taking the familiar descending line theme as Berg added the barest of accompaniment. On the bop-walk "Moose the Mooch," Leitham and Berg stated the bouncy melody in unison, before Berg took off into his solo propelled by Leitham's astute pacing.
As an improviser, Leitham has few peers. He works close to the melody, as he did on Jerome Kern's "The Song Is You," often sprinkling unbelievably brisk passages among his lyrical attack. His pitch, no matter how fast the tempo, is right on, and he decorates his play with a full complement of sliding tones, double-stops and up-register play.
Berg is an activist during improvisations, filling his statements with rolling passages, rifling ascending lines and various trills and flourishes that echoed Leitham's or his own play. As an accompanist, he prefers to let the lead do the majority of the talking, adding spare, understated touches while keeping an ear open for lines from the bass that bear repeating.
Together, they gave a varied program that had them each taking long solos followed by a short series of exchanges on every tune.
They were especially romantic during "In a Sentimental Mood" (Leitham, referring to the piece's sleepy tempo, called it "In a Semi-Mental Mood"), then followed with Leitham's own funk-driven "Poonin'." Leitham's solo during Sam Jones' "Bittersweet" was especially involved, concluding with a series of rich, deeply set tones.
Neither man missed having a drummer. And judging from the amount of foot-tapping that was going on (this was probably the most attentive crowd we've seen in the Spaghettini lounge), the audience didn't miss hearing drums either.
Along with the Nexus 4, and the Nexus 10 tablet, Google has just announced Android 4.2, a new flavor of Jellybean. While it doesn't merit a new name of its own, it does add quite a few neat new features. Here's a rundown.
The new version of Android will include a new keyboard feature that allows for swipey-style typing, much like Swype, and the upcoming Flow for SwiftKey.
4.2 will support Miracast, an AirPlay-like service. This means you'll be able to stream YouTube videos, movies, TV, and anything that's on your tablet screen to an HDTV if you have a wireless display adapter. Who needs a Nexus Q, right?
Just like your laptop—and Microsoft Surface—Android 4.2 devices will now be able to support multiple user logins. Each user can have their own homescreen, background, widgets, apps, and games. It even keeps things like game-save progress and high-scores separate. The update will also use multi-tasking to keep programs running in the background to make swapping users snappy.
Like a beefed up panaromic camera, Photo Sphere will let users do exactly what the name implies: take spherical photos. You can even add these spheres to Google Maps, which could make for some pretty cool crowdsourcing.
Daydream is a screensaver-esque feature that will let your device show off useful (or amusing) information when idle or docked. It seems that it'll operating in a smart, Google Now-ish sort of way, and can show things like photo albums, news from Google Currents, and more.
Certain Android 4.2 notifications will now let you take appropriate actions directly from the notifications pane. We don't know exactly what notifications will support this yet, but the example Google gives is returning a missed call directly from the notification.
Jelly Bean now supports a triple-tap to zoom in on small text, or anything else you need a closer look at. After you're zoomed in, you can pan around with a two-fingered touch. There's also Gesture mode for blind users, which uses touch and swipe gestures along speech output to make it possible to navigate the UI without having to see it.
The driver who failed to stop after an accident in the Bourne in which a man in his 60’s was injured has been sentenced by magistrates.
Andrew Taylor, 27, of Ashburnham Road, Hastings, pleaded guilty to failing to stop after an accident in which his Mercedes vehicle was in collision with another vehicle, when he appeared at Hastings Magistrates Court on October 10.
The incident took place at the Bourne, Hastings, in the early hours of Friday May 4.
He also pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention. The court made a community order with a requirement of 200 hours of unpaid work. His driving record was endorsed with ten penalty points.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries attend the Amber Fashion Show held at the Meridien Beach Plaza on May 27 in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Items of Michael Jackson arranged for auction at Julien's.
Kim Kardashian will sign a prenup with Kris Humphries, but it’s as much about protecting his money as it is hers.
The reality star and her NBA beau are ironing out a prenuptial agreement before they walk down the aisle, according to TMZ.
“It’s the smart thing to do,” the couple told friends, according to the website.
But it’s not just Kardashian, 30, who want to protect her reported $35 million. Humphries, 26, wants to hang onto his money, as well.
In addition to the estimated $3.2 million he makes a season playing for the New Jersey Nets, his family also owns a number of Five Guys Burgers and Fries joints in his native Minnesota, making Humphries’ net worth an estimated $8 million, TMZ says.
The couple got engaged on May 18 after Kardashian came home to find “Will you marry me?” spelled out in rose petals. Humphries then got down on one knee with a 20.5-carat ring.
Carmelo Anthony’s wife, Lala Vazquez, reportedly will host Kim’s upcoming bachelorette party, The New York Post reports.
Kim, who is planning a summer wedding, hosted Vasquez’s bachelorette party at Las Vegas’ Tao nightclub last May before she wed the now-New York Knick.
Michael Jackson’s iconic red jacket from the “Thriller” video is expected to bring $400,000 at an auction in Beverly Hills in a few weeks.
The jacket, which Michael personally autographed to his former costume designers, could bring as much as $500,000, TMZ says.
The jacket is one of several Michael Jackson items featured in the Julien’s Auction event on June 25 and 26. Also included are the wig Michael wore at his “This Is It” news conference in London and a glove he wore at the American Music Awards.
The wig is expected to haul in between $4,000 and $6,000 — and the glove is valued between $20k and $30k.
The rapper has been pitching a TV series to discover the next hot hip-hop act, the New York Post reports.
E! and MTV apparently have shown interest in the idea.
The actor/rapper would reportedly have a panel of hip-hop stars to judge and guide new acts as they compete.
Scene… Greenwich resident Judge Judy Sheindlin was seen exchanging greetings with town police officers outside the recent masquerade fete at Saks Fifth Avenue benefiting the American Red Cross. The 76-year-old always glamorous, diminutive judge, wearing shades, then hopped into the passenger seat of her waiting Bentley. Sheindlin, who has been TV’s favorite judge for 23 years, told Ellen DeGeneres on Friday that she has no plans to retire when her contract is up in two years.
Out there… A Norway spruce from Wallkill in the Hudson Valley of New York made its way to Manhattan this weekend to grace the plaza at Rockefeller Center for the Christmas season. The 75-year-old tree — standing 72 feel tall and weighing in at 12 tons — will light up on Wednesday, Nov. 28, and keep New York City bright until after the New Year.
Scene… The Orthopaedic Foundation’s 14th Anniversary Gala will take place on Thursday, Nov. 15, at Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York. Emmy Award-winning anchor Cindy Hsu of CBS-TV New York will act as emcee. The event — hosted by Dr. Kevin Plancher of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Greenwich — will honor former NBA point guard Wes Matthews; global style icon Olivia Palermo; and McCullough Shriver, founder and CEO of Sweetflexx Clothing Line. American Idol Season 14 winner and Guilford native Nick Fradiani will perform at the event, which will also feature award-winning chef Ben Bebenroth of Spice Kitchen & Bar, Spice Catering Co. and Spice Acres Farm; Michelin-starred chef Bill Telepan of Oceana in NYC; and a live auction. For tickets and more info, go to www.leadingmdforms.com/ofals/rsvp2018.asp or contact Janine Bahar at 203-869-2002 or jbahar@ofals.org.
Out there… Chef Luke Venner and Elm Restaurant in New Canaan are nominated for Best Chef and Best Restaurant by the CT Restaurant Association for 2018. The prestigious CRA Annual Awards recognize exceptional talent in the restaurant, food and beverage industry throughout Connecticut. This is the second nomination for Chef Luke, a four-year veteran at Elm, which along with Chef Luke was invited to cook at the prestigious James Beard House in NYC last April. Voting for the CRA awards is open to the public through the end of November at www.ctrestaurant.org/award-winners—finalists.html. Winners will be announced Dec. 3.
Out there… Randall Atcheson, minister of music and organist at First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich, will perform a free piano concert on Sunday, Nov. 18, at the church at 4 p.m. A free reception will follow the concert.
Scene… Stamford Downtown’s 25th Annual Parade Spectacular will step off at noon Sunday, Nov. 18, from the intersection of Summer Street and Hoyt Street in Stamford. The parade, one of the largest Thanksgiving parades in the country, will feature 13 giant helium balloons. This year’s special guest balloon, Clifford the Big Red Dog, will be joined by returning favorites Shrek, Mr. Potato Head, Paddington Bear and Bob the Builder. Stamford resident and former “Late Show with David Letterman” announcer Alan Kalter will once again serve as master of ceremonies at the parade, which will also feature floats and dance groups. Among the 11 marching bands will be the NYPD Emerald Society Pipe & Drum Band, the Fairfield County Police Pipes and Drums, and high school groups from Stamford and Westhill high schools, among others. For more info, call 203-348-5285 or visit www.stamford-downtown.com.
Out there… The annual Breast Cancer Alliance Holiday Gift Boutique takes place at Greenwich Country Club on Doubling Road from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14. For more info, contact Nancy Smith at nancysmith365@gmail.com.
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For example, it regularly responds to name check requests from more than 70 agencies to determine whether a specific individual has been the subject of or mentioned in any FBI investigation, and if so, what—if any—relevant information may be disseminated to the requesting agency. These name checks, which involve searches of FBI systems, come from all quarters—from federal agencies, including offices within the FBI; from components within the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the federal government; and from global police and intelligence partners.
In addition, the Information Management Division responds to a large number of Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act requests every year from the news media, citizens, and others around the world. It also maintains a high-tech electronic reading room called the Vault which contains nearly 7,000 FBI records and other media scanned from paper into digital copies so they can be read and searched from any computer, anywhere.
The Turnbull government has been forced to defend the appointment of Stephen Rue as the new chief executive of the National Broadband Network, amid fresh Coalition leadership turmoil in Canberra.
Mr Rue was confirmed on Wednesday as the government's choice to suceeed Bill Morrow as the CEO of NBN, as the massive infrastructure project enters a decisive phase. The appointment was flagged by Fairfax Media earlier this month.
But with the next federal election due by May 2019, and with fresh uncertainty over the Coalition's parliamentary leadership, the shadow minister for communications Michelle Rowland and shadow minister for finance Jim Chalmers both condemned the appointment.
"Labor does not consider the appointment of a permanent NBN Co CEO this close to the election to be appropriate, particularly given the dysfunctional state of the Turnbull government," they said in a joint statement.
"We have made our view clear that the appointment of the CEO should have been an interim one. Labor also made clear we expected to be consulted on any ongoing appointment for this reason. This has not occurred."
Mr Rue has been NBN's chief financial officer since mid-2014. Before that, he held the same position at News Corp in Australia, where he worked for 17 years. He has also served on the boards of Foxtel, REA Group and Australian Associated Press.
He will take on the politically charged position at a critical juncture for the rollout, with 18 months left until its deadline for completion by 2020.
Communications Minister Mitch Fifield defended the appointment, saying caretaker arrangements only apply once an election has been called.
"Stephen will lead NBN as the rollout continues to gather pace connecting thousands of homes and businesses across the country," he said in a statement. "It remains on track for completion in 2020."
The government is sticking to its official end date for constrution of the NBN despite delays on some parts of the network, including a freeze on HFC connections in late-2017 after there was a spike in complaints.
On Wednesday morning, the Australian Communications and Media Authority warned telcos of potential new penalties of up to $10 million if recently announced rules for migrating customers onto the NBN are breached.
The ACMA has warned against "buck passing" between the NBN and the telcos when it comes to resolving customer complaints.
ACMA data shows a third of households and 40 per cent of businesses surveyed said they had experienced a period without a landline or internet service when they were migrated onto the NBN, with about 15 per cent of cases leaving customers without services for more than a week.
Mr Rue's appointment was approved by the NBN board in recent weeks following a competitive hiring process.
It was then ratified by Federal Cabinet on Monday night, sources said. The government also reappointed non-executive directors Kerry Schott and Shirley In't Veld to the board.
Mr Rue will be paid a $1.8 million base salary and a 50 per cent annual incentive, contingent on reaching milestones in a scorecard approved by the board.
NBN Co chairman Ziggy Switkowski said in a statement that having an internal candidate “reduces the risk of loss of momentum in the business from the leadership change”.
“With the network construction moving through a critical phase en route to completion in 2020, the board considered Stephen’s experience, including at NBN Co, and skills in financial, operational and project management to be especially well suited to the challenge,” he said.
“I am honoured to lead the dedicated and hardworking team here at NBN Co, as well as continuing to work with our industry partners,” Mr Rue said in a statement.
Current chief executive Bill Morrow announced his departure from the NBN Co in May, two days after his fourth anniversary at the helm, describing his time as the network's boss as "relentless".
In an email to staff at the time, Mr Morrow said it was with a “heavy heart” he was leaving the NBN to “pursue the next chapter” of his career.
Mr Morrow recently declined to comment on his future plans when asked by Fairfax Media.