Fifty two countries are members of the Commonwealth. Our countries span Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific and are diverse – they are amongst the world’s largest, smallest, richest and poorest countries. Thirty-one of our members are classified as small states – countries with a population size of 1.5 million people or less and larger member states that share similar characteristics with them. Commonwealth Local Government Conference 2017. Online registration by Cvent. May 24, 2017. Commonwealth Has You Seeing Double in Its Latest 2017 Spring/Summer Editorial: From Stüssy and maharishi to adidas and Richardson. Each year a theme is chosen for Commonwealth Day. The theme informs events to mark the day and helps to guide activities by Commonwealth organisations throughout the year. 2017: A peace-building Commonwealth. At a time of increasing instability and uncertainty in the world, the Commonwealth family of nations in. Young athletes from 70 nations and territories will experience a Caribbean carnival of Commonwealth connections as the Opening Ceremony of the VIth Commonwealth Youth Games bursts into life. The Bahamas 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games will be the largest international sporting event ever to be hosted in The. The 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games was the sixth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games which started in 2000. The games were held from 19 to 23 July 2017 64 nations participated at the games. The Bahamas 2017 was the largest international sporting event ever to be hosted in The Bahamas, and the. All members subscribe to the Commonwealth’s values and principles outlined in. Leaders of member countries shape Commonwealth policies and priorities. Every two years, they meet to discuss issues affecting the Commonwealth and the wider world at the. All members have an equal say – regardless of size or economic stature. This ensures even the smallest member countries have a voice in shaping the Commonwealth. Highlights: • The 52 countries of the Commonwealth celebrate Commonwealth Day • 2017 marks 40 years since Commonwealth Day became a global celebration marked on the same day every year: on the second Monday in March • Share your messages and photos on Twitter and Facebook using the hashtags #Commonwealth4Peace and #CommonwealthDay • Schools will take part in a global online debate as part of Commonwealth Class, an initiative of the Commonwealth Secretariat and British Council. • The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay launch at Buckingham Palace in London at 1130GMT • The Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London at 1445GMT streamed live on the and “We affirm our belief in the Commonwealth as a force for good in the world.” Launch of the Queen's Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has set the Gold Coast 2018 Queen’s Baton Relay in motion during a star-studded commencement ceremony today at Buckingham Palace as part of Commonwealth Day celebration. Secretary-General pays tribute to Commonwealth armed forces Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has laid a wreath to remember those who served in the armed forces around the Commonwealth. The ceremony took place at the Memorial Gates in London on Commonwealth Day. The Gates were erected to honour the five million men and women from Africa, the Caribbean and the Indian subcontinent who volunteered to serve with the armed forces during the first and second world wars. In her Message for Commonwealth Day 2017, the Head of the Commonwealth, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, reflects on this year’s theme of ‘A peace-building Commonwealth’ and the onward journey of The Queen’s Baton Relay. Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, in her Message for Commonwealth Day, says it has been uplifting to see, during her first year in office, “the strength of Commonwealth connection flourishing and in action for the benefit of all”. “Our shared values and language, similar institutions of democratic governance and administration, and the Common Law, make it easy for us to understand one another, to discuss obstacles and opportunities, and to work together for the common good.” “This results in what we call ‘Commonwealth Advantage’, with the interoperability of our systems facilitating mutual support and cooperation, and boosting levels of trade and commerce among our member states.”. Messages from young people Young people from across the Commonwealth have been sending in their own messages on this year’s theme. Santhiya Ramadas, 26, a Correspondent from Malaysia, writes that “in a world so engrossed in finding inner-peace, let’s take some time to think about the world we live in and celebrate unity in diversity. Towards a global peace we aim!” McPherlain Chungu, from Zambia, says “I am excited about the theme of this year’s Commonwealth Day.
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Pretty Boy Bicolandia 2017. 1558 likes 9 talking about this. View from the Moon: Defense says Bears getting 'Pretty Boy Assassin' in QB Mitch Trubisky. “You can call him 'The Pretty Boy Assassin,'” Floyd said. And the defense, which has faced four teams with a combined 11-4 record for 2017, three of which (Atlanta, Green Bay, Pittsburgh) ranked in the top 10 in scoring last. 'Pretty Boy' is a coming of age story of a young bullied teen, Sean, struggling with his sexuality and the hardships of high school. After his father finds some questionable magazines in his room, this devout Christian will go to any lengths to get his son to find the light and 'perform' the way a man should. Sean is introduced to Katie, a prostitute that understands the stigmas of modern society and helps him see the true light that is within him. 'Pretty Boy' is meant to inspire our youth to follow their hearts, to seek out their true family if '.the family they were born into isn't the family they're meant to be with.' I saw this short at the Pensacola LGBT Film Festival not long after it was released last year, and walked away so very happy I invested the time to see it. Quite the different coming-of-age story, this film tackles a diverse number of subjects including bullying, questioning one's own sexuality, extreme fundamentalism, a clueless father, and the rarely seen portrayed 'helpful and intelligent prostitute.' Brilliantly written and just as brilliantly acted, you will have moments where you cringe, ones where you cheer, ones where you want to hug the poor kid, and ones where you might even shed a tear. Read more about the Electricity 2017, the 18th annual international convention of the Society of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel. Global gathering of electric power & energy industry professionals. Electricity Information 2017 includes detailed electricity and heat supply by sources and demand balances by country and by product for OECD up to 2015, with provisional data for 2016. It also contains summary tables of non-OECD electricity and heat supply and demand up to 2015. This overview from Electricity. In countries with low levels of electricity access, both grid and off-grid solutions are vital for achieving universal access but they must be supported by an enabling environment with the right policies, regulations and incentives. The State of Electricity Access Report (SEAR) 2017 examines the critical role of energy toward the. We have a lot to look forward to in the electricity sector this year. While many of us take a moment to reflect on the accomplishments of 2016, there are just as many of us who are thinking about the challenges ahead. For the past five years, Rocky Mountain Institute has been convening and supporting the. Reuters On August 21, 2017, parts of the United States will experience — when the moon crosses between the Earth and the sun, and blocks out the sun's light. The eclipse is bound to be. But since the moon will completely () cover the sun, it will pose challenges for the nation's power grids. In Oregon at 10:16 am PT and end in South Carolina at 2:49 pm ET. That’s an hour and 33 minutes to go from coast-to-coast. But in any one city, the whole process of the eclipse (whether the sun is totally or partially covered) will last for around two hours. That means a great loss in solar power. The MDA Weather Service that solar generation potential will decrease to less than 50% of capacity nationwide. In California, the eclipse is expected to wipe out six gigawatts of solar electricity, according to, the operator responsible for 80% of the state's power. Six gigawatts is enough to power several million homes. In 2017, solar facilities, ranging from utility power plants to individual PV panels, provided electricity for 4.8 million homes. Solar electric panels are shown installed on the roof of the Hanover Olympic building, the first building to offer individual solar-powered net-zero apartments in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 6, 2017. Reuters and are close to the path of totality — like California, North Carolina, and Utah — will need to use a combination of other energy sources to make up the difference, like natural gas, wind, and hydropower. Deane Lyon, a real-time service shift manager at CAISO, told Business Insider that his team has been preparing for the eclipse for the last year and a half. While he doesn't expect any blackouts in California or elsewhere, he said the eclipse will demonstrate the importance of solar generation to the nation's grids. 'We're making extra special preparations for this day, because we don't typically lose [six gigawatts] of solar energy over an hour and 20 minutes,' he said. In northern California (an area close to the path of totality), CAISO expects the eclipse to obscure 75% of the sun. Lyon's team will receive electric data from the grid's generators every four seconds, so it can monitor substantial declines in solar power. In addition to the sunlight loss, CAISO is considering other consequences of the eclipse that could affect the grid in California. If you're in the moon's shadow, the sky will go completely dark for a few minutes in the afternoon, NASA. And the temperature will drop. The Sight & Sound Theatre is known for presenting Bible stories that are familiar to anyone who grew up going to church. The acting and singing are mediocre, but the staging is awesome. Huge and often intricate sets roll around on the stage and kept me interested to see how they would stage the next event in the story. Every single one was big and impressive. I can imagine that it is a set designers dream to work there. Even the concession operators are friendly and professional. Sight 'n Sound Theatre is a huge, impressive place to visit. 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And I'm not planning to fall in love again.” Cecilia's mouth curved into a slight smile, understanding filling her eyes. Coralee felt a wave of sympathy as she studied her sister. Cecilia was lovely. She was elegant and ladylike with a quiet, calm disposition. She should have had suitors lining up to call on her, but she never. By Nanette Stearns on August 8, 2017. This user has reviewed 25 shows. RE/Dance visited the Twin Cities Fringe Festival from Chicago again this year and provided a fun and interesting evening of dance around the themes of love (lost/found/discovered). Since this was their last performance, I'll just say I was glad I took. Jun 13, 2017 - 3 minLyrics to 'Love Again' performed by Hedley Yeah, yeah. If I can love again Lovers in a. Harry Deitz Jr.: I could not help falling in love again. Sunday August 13, 2017 12:01 AM. If you lose that person, you may realize how deep that love was because of the emptiness that fills your life. For the past several years, there were. I started to believe I would never love again. I'm happy now for the first time in the. AMISH TRIPLETS FOR CHRISTMAS by Carrie Lighte Spinster schoolteacher Hannah Lantz had given up on having a husband and children—until Sawyer Plank asks her to be nanny to his triplets. Now she’s falling for the handsome widower and putting a future together on her Christmas wish list. 5 days agoThe Young and the Restless. S45 Ep63 (37:12). Cane receives devastating news. This collection of short science fiction is an ideal entrée to the genre for neophytes, as it's not laden with heavy doses of technological jargon or larded with dystopian violence. Offering just the right amount of imagination, humor, and contemporary nuances to engage young readers, this is a must-have in science-fiction. Image copyright Getty Images More young people are voting than at any time in the last quarter of a century. But that resurgence is favouring the Labour Party. Just two years ago, the split in support between Labour and the Conservatives among 18 to 29-year-olds was fairly even, 36% to 32%. But in June's general election that gap widened dramatically, with Labour taking a 64% share to the Tories' 21%, according to pollsters YouGov. So with coming up on 22 November, where could the Chancellor take action to attract the younger voter? The chart above is based on recent survey data analysed by PWC. It found that on average 25 to 34-year-olds hold debt equivalent to more than 50% of their income. Of course you could argue that student loans are not as onerous as other forms of debt, as it is only paid back once the student gets a job earning more than £21,000 a year. Nevertheless it has a financial burden that previous generations have not had to carry. That tuition fees in England would be frozen at £9,250 a year. It will also raise the earnings threshold at which graduates have to start paying tax to £25,000 in April 2018. Winter is here, the streets are full of festive lights and store displays are decorated with gift-wrapped goodies which must mean only one thing—the holiday season is upon us! Architects, ArchDaily has got you covered: our 2017 holiday gift guide features over 40 ideas, with gifts ranging from the slightly wacky to the delicately designed. Read more about how SOM topped the rankings. Also check out the lists of the Top 50 firms in business, sustainability, and design—the three categories that were used to calculate the overall ranking—and discover how FXFowle, ZGF Architects, and WORKac had banner years. Check out the list of the Top 50 firms and read more about how SOM topped the rankings. Also check out the lists of the Top 50 firms in business, sustainability, and design—the three categories that were used to calculate the overall ranking—and discover how FXFowle, ZGF Architects, and WORKac had banner years. This year the list includes an assortment of concrete furnishings and accessories, space frame-inspired jewelry and architectural building blocks. So without further ado, let the shopping begin! Sea on Concrete Phone Case / Cafelab. © 2017 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our (effective 1/2/2014) and (effective 1/2/2014). Architectural Digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. (effective 1/2/2014). Scorpion is an American drama television series loosely based on the life of self-proclaimed genius and computer expert Walter O'Brien. The series follows Walter O'Brien and his team of genius outcasts as they are recruited by federal agent Cabe Gallo of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to form Scorpion, said to. What's in the stars for you in 2017? Your AstroTwins 2017 Scorpio horoscope reveals the astrology for your star sign in the year ahead. Recommended Photos: The Season 4 premiere of Scorpion airs on Monday, Sept. Official SCORPIONS Facebook! Visit www.The-Scorpions.com Fan Club (Official): Twitter. The brand new album 'Born To Touch Your Feelings' - OUT on the 24th of November, 2017 Get the album here: ▻. Scorpion is a high-octane drama about eccentric genius Walter O'Brien and his team of brilliant misfits who are the last line of defense against complex, high-tech threats of the modern age. As Homeland Security's think tank, O'Brien's Team Scorpion includes Toby Curtis, an expert behaviorist who can read anyone; his new. Your Scorpio 2017 horoscope: What’s ahead for your Sun sign? Adapted from Slow down, Scorpio. Ready or not, you’re entering a transitional year in 2017, as expansive Jupiter rounds out a 12-year trip through the zodiac. From September 9, 2016 until October 10, 2017, Jupiter will be in Libra, putting its growth-inducing spotlight on your twelfth house of closure, endings and healing. It will be a poignant time of powerful inner shifts, with spiritual and emotional evolution. With expansive Jupiter in your dreamy and restful twelfth house, you may feel tired a lot of the time, as the vibe shifts from “fiesta” to “siesta.” This is your energetic signal to downshift and turn inward. Like it or not, you could be processing years’ worth of feelings or dealing with a situation that consumes a lot of your emotional energy. Someone close to you may need extra support—perhaps an elderly parent or someone going through a rough time. You might need to take a time-out to repair your own health, especially if you’re dealing with burnout or adrenal fatigue. Pace yourself, Scorpio, and be gentle. While this might not jibe with your go-getter agenda, there’s a silver lining: On October 10, Jupiter will sail into Scorpio until November 8, 2018, kicking off a fresh 12-year life chapter—along with one of your luckiest years in over a decade. This is Jupiter’s first return to Scorpio since 2006, so you’ll want to clear the decks of any outmoded situations, paving a fresh path for Scorpio 2.0. You can finally plant your oxfords on terra firma. But don’t abandon that new adventurous spirit you developed. Meantime, there’s some real-life work to do. Structured Saturn is rounding out a three-year trip through Sagittarius and your second house of career, money and daily routines. You’ve been building a nest egg slowly and steadily, all the while learning important lessons about finances. Scorpios can easily fall into tunnel vision, steamrolling their way to a goal. Serious Saturn forced you to slow down and take things one step at time. You may have revamped your spending, schedule and priorities to accommodate a saner, more balanced lifestyle. You’ll need that reprieve more than ever in 2017, as the stars prod you to organize your time and energy around the things that matter most deeply to you. Luckily, Jupiter in Scorpio is all about YOU. This fall, turn your attention to personal goals and dreams you’ve shuffled to the back burner. Believe it or not, all of the struggles leading up to this moment will soon make sense. You’ll be rewarded for leaving toxic situations in the rearview as you move ahead into an enterprising new cycle. Four American soldiers who are in Iraq are sent on a mission to recover plates for printing 100 dollar bills that were used to print a billion dollars. After doing the job and returning to the base their commanding officer is killed in an explosion and the plates are stolen by another operative. They would be court martialed and sent to different prisons. 6 months later, the leader, Hannibal Smith is visited by a CIA spook who tells him he knows where the man who took the plates is and wants him and his men to recover it. So he helps him escape and he breaks out the others and they go after the plates. But after doing it, they discover that the spook might not be ok. And a military intelligence officer who was involved with one of them is pursuing them. Overkill is underrated. One of the many mottoes Colonel John Hannibal Smith throws around whilst hatching his brilliant plans, dispensing them like his insightful wisdom increases the chances of success. A motto director Joe Carnahan has taken to heart in making 'The A-Team'. A smart move, as complete and uncompromising exaggeration appears to be exactly what the format asked for. Especially since the translation of TV shows to the big screen has proved to be no easy task. Just look at 'Miami Vice', which pretty much bombed despite the presence of Michael Mann, the director/producer who created the original series. Or the near criminal trashing überhobbyist MacGuyver recently received by the hands of questionable farce 'MacGruber'. In a world so significantly different from the mid-eighties, the severely underpaid and hopelessly dated missions of the four fugitives could have very much been out of place as well. The reincarnation by the hands of Carnahan however, avoids many of the pitfalls that the outdated format has to offer. For one, the director has brought the well known premise of the series to the present. Vietnam has been replaced by Iraq and the bad attitude of Bosco Baracus is not the only thing that makes the foursome dangerous: the happy-go-lucky stance of a team that rarely asked for enemy casualties has been replaced by an attitude that better suits a group of elite soldiers. What is especially striking is how well the cast handle their roles, and how much fun they have doing so. Understandable, since the characters in Carnahan's installment have been blown up as well. Hannibal in the hands of Liam Neeson, although not as charismatic as George Peppard, is equally complacently on the jazz whenever a dangerous situation can be even remotely relished. Templeton 'Faceman' Peck in the version of Bradley Cooper enjoys the swindling of both women and all sorts of tools even more than his predecessor Dirk Benedict and the script provides Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson with a philosophical depth to his distinctive character - and evolution thereof - in the BA 2.0 version. The acting skills of the professional wrestler are up for debate, but then again you never questioned Mr. For 2017, the Hot Wheels mainline is numbered 1 through 365 with color variations receiving a new number. Treasure Hunts, store exclusives, and HW Digital Circuit chases are unnumbered. 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