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Russia’s slew of ongoing missile initiatives have seen mixed success during the past few years. Some platforms, like the Zircon hypersonic cruise missile, have apparently performed well enough to soon enter service. Others, like their nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, have failed at every turn. But even the programs that have met some level of success are straying too far from reality to have any real strategic value—and that’s not the assessment of Western intelligence or journalistic analysis, it’s the opinion of Russian defense experts.
On January 29, Russia restarted testing of their much-touted Burevestnik cruise missile, which uses an onboard nuclear reactor to provide propulsion. If proven viable, the platform would have a significant advantage in range over traditional missiles, allowing the Burevestnik to loiter and maneuver as much and for as long as it needs to avoid missile defenses. In theory, it’s a potentially advantageous weapon system, but in practice, it offers little in the way of real strategic benefit in the era of hypersonic missile platforms, which experts agree are all but impossible to defend against with current technology. The truth of the matter is, however, none of that matters because the platform has failed to function in every test.
January’s launch (the first in more than a year) was referred to as “partially successful” by U.S. intelligence, though no further details have been provided to the public. In all previous tests, the nuclear reactor failed to fire and come online at all, so it’s safe to say a “partially successful” test may have included the reactor actually firing, but likely little else. The last time the missile was tested, it not only failed to fire, but was lost at sea—forcing the Russian Navy to deploy ships to hunt it down. It’s unclear if that missile platform was ever recovered.
The Burevestnik (known in American intelligence communities as “Skyfall”) isn’t the only missile program steaming ahead on the Kremlin’s dime without any clear direction. Russia’s much-touted Kalibr cruise missile is, in actuality, a family of missiles built for varying duties throughout the Russian military. Recently, work began on a new version of the 3M-14 Kalibr, which could be compared to America’s workhorse Tomahawk cruise missile family. Like the Tomahawk, the 3M-14 travels at subsonic speeds, allowing for increased agility throughout its estimated 1,000- to 1,500-mile range. The Russian Navy has plans to arm nearly every vessel with these platforms, and because they are nuclear capable, that has become a real concern for American defense officials. The new missile being developed under the 3M-14 moniker will supposedly boast a range that’s nearly three times that of its predecessor, able to strike targets as far away as 2,800 miles.
The new variant of the 3M-14 has one significant drawback: It won’t fit in most Russian vessels. The increased size required for that extended range and what is said to be a one-ton warhead simply makes it too large for the missile tubes with which most Russian ships are equipped.
“The creation of the Kalibr-M rocket will cancel all efforts to improve the strike potential of the Russian Navy, since none of the above types of ships, let alone submarines, will be able to use SLCMs [sea-launched cruise missiles] of such dimensions,” wrote Russian experts Nikolai Novichkov and Vasily Kostin in a recent edition of the Military-Industrial Courier, a Russian defense publication.
“Creating an SLCM with a range of more than 4,500 kilometers and a warhead of about a ton will lead to the emergence of the next super-expensive ‘monster-weapon,’” Novichkov and Kostin wrote. “Such megalomania was a characteristic feature of the Soviet military-industrial complex.”
Objectively, Russia’s missile programs do pose the most realistic threat to American interests abroad of any of Moscow’s highly publicized but often ineffectual weapons programs. With their fifth-generation fighter, the Su-57, all but dead in the water, orders being rolled back on their new T-14 Armata tank, and the nation’s only aircraft carrier out of commission indefinitely, Russia has benefited from a concerted media effort to keep their name in the conversation among global military powers. However, it appears that even their more successful missile endeavors are aimed not at true capability, but rather at garnering headlines for the sake of advertising to the international arms market.
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The Global Report on Food Crises 2022 | in brief
Globally, levels of hunger remain alarmingly high. In 2021, they surpassed all previous records as reported by the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC), with close to 193 million people acutely food insecure and in need of urgent assistance across 53 countries/territories, according to the findings of the GRFC 2022. This represents an increase of nearly 40 million people compared to the previous high reached in 2020 (reported in the GRFC 2021).
This increase must be interpreted with care, given that it can be attributed to both a worsening acute food insecurity situation and a substantial (22 percent) expansion in the population analysed between 2020 and 2021. However, even when considering the share of the analysed population in Crisis or worse (IPC/CH Phase 3 or above) or equivalent, the proportion of the population in these phases has increased since 2020.
When considering the results of the six editions of the GRFC, the number of people has risen by 80 percent since 2016, when around 108 million people across 48 countries were acutely food insecure and in need of urgent assistance (Crisis or worse (IPC/CH Phase 3 or above) or equivalent.
When comparing the 39 countries/territories that were consistently in food crisis in all six editions of the GRFC, the number of people in Crisis or worse (IPC/CH Phase 3 or above) or equivalent almost doubled between 2016 and 2021 – up from 94 million to almost 180 million.
This increase across the six years of the GRFC – both in terms of absolute numbers and the percentage of the analysed population in these three highest acute food insecurity phases – reflects increased availability of acute food insecurity data, broader geographical coverage, revised population figures, and deteriorating food security contexts in a number of countries.
The outlook for global acute food insecurity in 2022 is expected to deteriorate further relative to 2021. In particular, the unfolding war in Ukraine is likely to exacerbate the already severe 2022 acute food insecurity forecasts included in this report, given that the repercussions of the war on global food, energy and fertilizer prices and supplies have not yet been factored into most country-level projection analyses.
The GRFC focuses on food crises where the local capacities to respond are insufficient, prompting a request for the urgent mobilization of the international community, as well as in countries/territories where there is ample evidence that the magnitude and severity of the food crisis exceed the local resources and capacities needed to respond effectively.
It provides estimates for populations in countries/territories where data are available, based on the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) and Cadre Harmonisé (CH) or comparable sources. Populations in Crisis or worse (IPC/CH Phase 3 or above) or equivalent are in need of urgent food and livelihood assistance.
A closer look at 2021
In 2021, almost 40 million people were facing Emergency or worse (IPC/CH Phase 4 or above) conditions, across 36 countries. Of critical concern were over half a million of people (570 000) facing Catastrophe (IPC/CH Phase 5) – starvation and death – in four countries: Ethiopia, South Sudan, southern Madagascar and Yemen. The number of people facing these dire conditions is four times that observed in 2020 and seven times higher than in 2016. During the first half of 2021, localized areas in South Sudan continued to face Famine Likely (IPC Phase 5).
An additional 236 million people were in Stressed (IPC/CH Phase 2) across 41 countries/territories in 2021 and required livelihood support and assistance for disaster risk reduction to prevent them from slipping into worse levels of acute food security.
In 2021, almost 70 percent of the total number of people in Crisis or worse (IPC/CH Phase 3 or above) or equivalent were found in ten food crisis countries/territories: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Yemen, northern Nigeria, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Sudan, South Sudan, Pakistan, and Haiti. In seven of these, conflict/insecurity was the primary driver of acute food insecurity.
Drivers of acute food insecurity in 2021
While the food crises profiled in the GRFC continue to be driven by multiple, integrated drivers that are often mutually reinforcing, conflict/insecurity remains the main driver. In 2021, around 139 million people were facing Crisis or worse (IPC/CH Phase 3 or above) or equivalent across 24 countries/territories where conflict/insecurity was considered the primary driver.
This is a marked increase from 2020, when 99 million people in 23 conflict-affected countries/territories were in Crisis or worse (IPC/CH Phase 3 or above) or equivalent. It was the key driver in three of the four countries with populations in Catastrophe (IPC Phase 5) – Ethiopia, South Sudan and Yemen.
Economic shocks formed the main driver in 21 countries in 2021, where 30.2 million people were in Crisis or worse (IPC/CH Phase 3 or above) or equivalent. Global food prices rose to new heights in 2021 as a result of a combination of factors, notably an uneven global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and widespread supply chain disruptions.
Domestic food price inflation in many low-income countries rose significantly, particularly those with weak currencies and a high reliance on food imports, in those where border closures, conflict or insecurity disrupted trade flows and where weather extremes severely curtailed food production/availability. These macroeconomic factors had a major impact on the purchasing power of the poorest households, many of which were still experiencing job and income losses due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Weather extremes were the main drivers of acute food insecurity in eight African countries, with 23.5 million people in Crisis or worse (IPC/CH Phase 3 or above) or equivalent, including in southern Madagascar, where nearly 14 000 people were in Catastrophe (IPC Phase 5) in April–September 2021 due to the effects of drought.
The impact of weather-related disasters on acute food insecurity has intensified since 2020, when it was considered the primary driver for 15.7 million people across 15 countries. Weather shocks – in the form of drought, rainfall deficits, flooding and cyclones – have been particularly detrimental in key crises in East, Central and Southern Africa, and Eurasia.
Malnutrition in food-crisis countries
Malnutrition remained at critical levels in countries affected by food crises, driven by a complex interplay of factors, including low quality food due to acute food insecurity and poor child-feeding practices, a high prevalence of childhood illnesses, and poor access to sanitation, drinking water and health care.
While data is limited, according to analyses carried out in 2021, almost 26 million children under 5 years old were suffering from wasting and in need of urgent treatment in 23 of the 35 major food crises. Within this, over 5 million children were at an increased risk of death due to severe wasting. In the ten food-crisis countries with the highest number of people in Crisis or worse (IPC/CH Phase 3 or above) or equivalent, 17.5 million children were wasted.
Displacement in 2021
People uprooted from their homes are among the most vulnerable to acute food insecurity and malnutrition. In 2021, out of 51 million internally displaced people (IDP) globally, nearly 45 million were in 24 food-crisis countries/territories. The six countries/territories with the highest numbers of IDPs – the Syrian Arab Republic, Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yemen, Ethiopia and the Sudan – were among the ten largest food crises in 2021 by numbers of people in Crisis or worse (IPC/CH Phase 3 or above) or equivalent.
Out of around 21 million refugees and 4 million asylum seekers globally in 2021, over 60 percent (around 15.3 million people) were hosted in 52 food-crisis countries/territories, where a mix of conflict/insecurity, COVID-19, poverty, food insecurity and weather extremes compounded their humanitarian plight (UNHCR, November 2021).
A grim outlook for 2022
The situation is expected to worsen in 2022. In 41 out of the 53 countries/territories included in this report, as well as Cabo Verde, between 179 million and 181 million people are already forecast to be in Crisis or worse (IPC/CH Phase 3 or above) or equivalent in 2022. No forecast was available at the time of publication for 12 of the 53 countries/territories with an estimate reported in 2021.
For most of the world’s major food crises, acute food insecurity is expected to persist at similar levels to 2021 or increase. Major deteriorations are anticipated in northern Nigeria, Yemen, Burkina Faso and the Niger due to conflict, as well as in Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia, largely due to the impact of consecutive seasons of below-average rains. Though significant uncertainty exists, an estimated 2.5–4.99 million people in Ukraine will likely need humanitarian assistance in the near term (FEWS NET, April 2022).
During 2022, around 329 000 people will likely face Catastrophe (IPC Phase 5) in three countries. It is expected that for the fifth consecutive year, Yemen will have populations in Catastrophe (IPC Phase 5), with 161 000 people projected to be in this phase in the second half of 2022 under the most likely scenario. In a less likely, worst-case scenario, there is a Risk of Famine in at least two districts. Another 87 000 people are projected to face Catastrophe (IPC Phase 5) in South Sudan due to the cumulative effects of conflict/insecurity, weather extremes and macro-economic challenges. In Somalia, prolonged drought could push 81 000 people into Catastrophe (IPC Phase 5). Although not the most likely scenario, a Risk of Famine could emerge in Somalia by mid-2022, if the April–June Gu season rains fail, if conflict intensifies, if drought increases displacement and if food prices continue to rise. An additional factor influencing a Risk of Famine is if humanitarian assistance is not scaled up and does not reach the country's most vulnerable populations.
Our collective challenge
The alarmingly high incidence of acute food insecurity and malnutrition starkly exposes the fragility of global and local food systems that are under mounting strain from the increased frequency and severity of weather extremes, the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing conflict and insecurity and rising global food prices. The interconnectedness of drivers is further laid bare by the unfolding war in Ukraine, which not only compromises the food security of those directly affected by the war, but compounds existing challenges faced by millions of acutely food-insecure people worldwide.
Some countries facing food crises are particularly vulnerable to the risks to food markets created by the war in the Black Sea area, notably due to their high dependency on imports of food, fuel and agricultural inputs and/or vulnerability to global food price shocks.
While the international community has stepped up to calls for urgent famine mitigation action, global humanitarian and development funding for food crises is failing to match growing needs. While funding for humanitarian food assistance has been falling since 2017, the current shortfall is particularly stark due the COVID-19-induced economic slowdown and prioritization of the public health response to the pandemic.
The way forward
The international community must anticipate and act to mitigate the severe consequences of those already experiencing the highest levels of acute food insecurity, as well as of those in food stress. The situation calls more than ever for at-scale action to protect lives and livelihoods and support sustainable food systems and production where it is needed most.
In contexts where food availability is limited by reduced imports and food access curtailed by higher prices and reduced humanitarian food assistance, providing support to farmers to raise their productivity and improve their access to markets, and to rural communities to diversify their livelihoods and enhance their resilience to shocks is crucial.
The international community must mobilize the investments and political will needed to collectively address the causes and consequences of escalating food crises across humanitarian, development and peace perspectives. The urgency to do this will likely continue to grow in the coming months and years, driven by the direct and indirect effects of the war in Ukraine.
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Over the past 48 hours, numerous measures have been introduced by the federal and provincial governments across Canada, including increased travel restrictions, mandatory closures and other public orders, and announcements relating to leaves of absence. This bulletin provides a summary of these measures by jurisdiction.
During a press conference on Monday March 16, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada will be taking the following measures to stop the spread of COVID-19:
- Canada is barring entry to travellers who are not Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Americans. There will be certain exceptions, including air crews, diplomats, and immediate family members of citizens. Americans who have resided outside of the U.S. in the past 14 days will also not be allowed entry.
- Individuals displaying symptoms will not be permitted to board a flight to Canada. Flight attendants and air operators will be required to complete a basic health assessment of every passenger based on guidelines from the Public Health Agency of Canada. Symptoms include a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. Canadian citizens will be allowed entry into Canada, however, if a Canadian citizen presents themselves at a land border crossing or airport with symptoms, they will be met by health professionals to assist them.
- Effective March 18, 2020, most international flights will be permitted to land at the international airports in only four cities: Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. Incoming domestic flights, and those from the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and from St. Pierre et Miquelon, can still land at other airports.
In response to the Prime Minister’s mandate, airlines such as WestJet Airlines, have taken action. The Calgary-based airline will (1) suspend all international flights, including to the U.S. beginning on Saturday March 22, 2020; (2) ensure all Canada-bound flights taking off from international destinations will leave by 11:59 pm EDT local time on Saturday March 22, 2020; and (3) prices will be lowered on remaining seats for Canada-bound flights.
The Public Health Agency of Canada has asked that Canadians avoid non-essential travel outside Canada and that any traveller (Canadian or non-Canadian) arriving in Canada undertake 14 days of self-isolation, excepting workers who are essential to the movement of goods and people (including those in the transportation sector such as flight crews and truck drivers).
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is implementing new measures in response to the COVID-19 crisis and the advisement of the Public Health Agency of Canada including:
- Requiring all travellers from international destinations to answer health screening questions and acknowledge that they are being asked to self-isolate for 14 days.
- CBSA officers will be on the lookout for visible signs of illness. They will refer any traveller they suspect of being ill to public health authorities for further evaluation, regardless of how the traveller answered the health screening question.
- CBSA officers will distribute Public Health Agency of Canada pamphlets to raise more awareness about COVID-19, including information on how to monitor themselves for symptoms and to contact public health authorities if they develop symptoms.
- Increased signage displayed at all ports of entry for travellers to see throughout processing so travellers understand the importance of monitoring their health and contacting their provincial health authorities if they become ill.
- Travellers will be asked to fill out a Public Health Agency of Canada coronavirus form, which will help health authorities monitor and track people who have been identified as potential concerns.
- Travellers “of concern” will be given mask kits which include a surgical mask and a page of instructions on how to use it.
The Government of British Columbia announced the following measures:
Effective March 16, 2020, the Province of British Columbia is offering a dedicated phone service to provide non-medical information about COVID-19: 1-888-COVID-19. This phone service will provide access to the latest information on travel recommendations and social distancing, as well as access to support and resources from the provincial and federal governments. Service representatives are reachable seven days a week, from 7:30 AM to 8 PM. Information is available in more than 110 languages.
Effective March 16, 2020, an order was issued by BC’s provincial health officer prohibiting all public gatherings of more than 50 people. This includes conferences, meetings, indoor and outdoor sporting events, religious gatherings, and other similar events.
Effective March 16, 2020, the City of Vancouver has closed most public facilities in order to slow the spread of COVID-19, including public community centres, libraries, pools, and fitness centres. The City of Vancouver has also ordered all bars and restaurants in the City’s downtown core to be closed for St. Patrick’s Day (March 17, 2020).
The Government of Alberta announced the following measures:
Effective March 17, 2020, Alberta has declared a state of emergency under the Public Health Act. As a result, the following public health measures are in effect:
- Mass gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited, including conferences, worship gatherings, weddings and funerals. Grocery stores, shopping centres, healthcare facilities, airports, the legislature and other essential services are exempt.
- Attendance at public recreation centres and private entertainment facilities is prohibited, including casinos, racing entertainment centres, bingo halls, swimming pools, gyms, science centres, arenas, art galleries, community centres, children’s play centres and museums.
- Attendance at bars and nightclubs, where minors are prohibited by law, is restricted.
- Buffet restaurants are closed. Other restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, food courts and other food-serving facilities, including those with minors-allowed liquor licenses, are only permitted to operate at 50% capacity up to a maximum of 50 people. Not-for-profit community kitchens, soup kitchens and religious kitchens are exempt.
Effective March 17, 2020, travellers returning from outside of the country where Calgary is their final destination must take reasonable steps to self-isolate for 14 days.
Effective March 17, 2020, changes to the Employment Standards Code will be implemented to allow full-time and part-time employees to take up to 14 days of job-protected leave if they are required to self-isolate, or are caring for a child or dependent adult who is required to self-isolate. To take this leave, employees will not be required to provide their employer with a medical note or to have worked for their employer for 90 days. Employers should make business plans in light of COVID-19 in order to protect their employees, to limit the spread in the workplace, to ensure continuity of critical services, and to consider alternative working arrangements
Effective March 16, 2020:
- Travellers returning from outside of the country should self-isolate for 14 days. Persons with symptoms of COVID-19 should self-isolate for 14 days, take the COVID-19 self-assessment test and call Health Link 811 for testing and instructions.
- Student attendance at schools is prohibited but teachers and other staff will continue to attend their schools to plan potential alternatives for students. In-person classes at post-secondary institutions are cancelled but online classes may be offered.
- Licensed child care, out-of-school care programs and preschool programs are closed but approved day homes are exempt.
- Visits to provincial correctional facilities and young offender centres are suspended and visits to long-term care and other continuing care facilities are limited to essential visitors only.
- Alberta Parks’ recreation facilities, programs, events and bookings are closed and/or cancelled.
- The Provincial Court of Alberta and Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta are limiting operations.
The Government of Saskatchewan announced the following measures:
On March 17, 2020, the provincial government introduced and passed legislation that will provide job protected leave in light of the novel coronavirus. We have been lamenting the complete lack of reasonable temporary layoff provisions in Saskatchewan; the new legislation makes it unnecessary for employers to lay-off employees. Here are the primary points:
- The Public Health Emergency Leave provision applies where Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer (“Officer”) orders that people must take measures to reduce the spread of disease, including through isolating themselves. On March 17, 2020, the Officer issued an order limiting public gatherings, restricting access to long-term care homes, personal care homes, group homes and hospitals, and indefinitely suspending classes in all primary and secondary educational initiatives, so we consider this condition precedent to be met and, if it is not, that a further order will be forthcoming.
- Employees are entitled to the Public Health Emergency Leave if any of: (a) their employer; (b) a medical practitioner; (c) the Government; or (d) the Officer directs them to isolate themselves to reduce the spread of disease. They are also entitled to the Leave if they must care for a child family member who is affected by a direction or order of the Government or the Officer (such as school closures).
- Note that employees may be entitled to this unpaid leave from their first day of work and do not need to provide a written note in support from a medical practitioner – there is no exception for probationary employees in their first 13 weeks of work.
- That is, if an employer directs their employees to isolate themselves to prevent or reduce the spread of the disease, then the employees are placed on unpaid Public Health Emergency Leave. Effectively, this places an employee on protected, unpaid leave that does not result in a temporary layoff or termination, and which does not trigger payment of severance. As with all employment leaves, employees are entitled to remain on their benefit plan, if the terms of the plan permit, and so long as the employee continues to pay the required benefit plan contributions.
- Employees are entitled to their regular wages and benefits during the leave so long as they are authorized to work at home, follow the Officer’s order, and follow any additional regulations passed by Government. Conversely, if an employee on leave is not authorized to work from home, or does not follow the Officer’s order, they are not entitled to their regular wages.
- Employers must reinstate employees returning from a Public Health Emergency Leave, which would occur when the Officer rescinds the public health order. That is, there are no recall provisions and there is no limit (at this time) on how long this leave can last.
- The amendments are retroactive to March 6, 2020.
- The Chief Medical Health Officer orders that visitors to long-term care homes, hospitals, personal care homes and group homes are restricted to essential visitors only. Essential visitors means immediate family visiting for compassionate reasons.
- Faith-based organizations are no longer exempt from public gathering restrictions, ordering that no public gathering of over 250 people in any one room take place.
- All travellers returning from international destinations – including the United States – need to self-isolate and monitor their health for 14 days upon return. Travellers returning from within Canada are advised to self-monitor for 14 days upon return.
- The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a new COVID-19 self-assessment tool to determine whether Saskatchewan residents should be tested for COVID-19.
- SaskGaming will suspend operations and temporarily close Casinos Regina and Moose Jaw until further notice upon advice of public health officials on the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Schools (K-12) are winding down the week of March 16 – 20 and will close indefinitely as of March 20, along with all childcare centres located within public schools.
- Saskatchewan Provincial Court and the Court of Queen’s Bench are limiting operations.
The Government of Manitoba announced the following measures:
Effective March 20, all licensed childcare centres in Manitoba will be closed.
Effective March 17, all casinos will be shut down at midnight.
Effective March 16, the provincial government has requested that employers not require sick notes from their employees in order to avoid placing unnecessary burdens on the health care system. It has also urged employers to update their business continuity plans and to ensure that employees can remain home if they are sick.
Additionally, the provincial government has clarified to transportation industry partners that public health officials are not currently mandating drivers to self-isolate after crossing the border, in order to ensure that essential services continue.
The Government of Ontario announced the following measures:
Effective March 17, 2020, a state of emergency was declared in Ontario pursuant to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. The Government of Ontario has ordered the closure of indoor recreation centres, theatres, concert venues, libraries, places of private schools, licensed childcare centres, and bars and restaurants (except for delivery/take-out). In addition, all public events of over 50 people are prohibited, including in places of worship. These orders will continue in effect until March 31, 2020.
On March 16, 2020, the Government of Ontario announced it would introduce legislation to provide unpaid, job-protected leave to workers who:
- are under medical investigation, supervision or treatment for COVID-19;
- are acting in accordance with an order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act;
- are in isolation or quarantine;
- are acting in accordance with public health information or direction;
- are directed not to report to work by the employer; or
- need to provide care to a person for a reason related to COVID-19 such as school or daycare closures.
Employers will not be able to ask for sick notes to substantiate the leaves.
The Government of Quebec announced the following measures:
Effective March 17 end of day, the Assemblée Nationale is adjourned until April 21.
Effective March 17, Quebec has extended tax filing season for individuals to June 1. Taxes owed will not need to be paid until July 31. Individuals are advised to file by April 30, especially if they expect a tax return. Corporations must still respect the usual tax filing deadline, however they will not be expected to pay any owed amounts until July 31.
Effective March 16, a temporary aid program for workers called Programme d’aide temporaire aux travailleurs (PATT) has been implemented to assist individuals who are asked to self-isolate or are put under quarantine and are otherwise ineligible for Employment Insurance (for example, independent contractors). Such individuals can apply to PATT and receive up to $573 per week for a period of 14 days to one month. This amount will be non-taxable. Quebec Premier François Legault announced that PATT application forms should be available as early as this Thursday, March 19 and, once applications are accepted, recipients can expect to receive funds within 48 hours. PATT is aimed solely at providing financial support to workers who are at risk of infecting others, encouraging those individuals to stay home without having to fear the financial repercussions of doing so.
Effective March 15, pursuant to the powers granted by the above decree, restaurants and cafés were ordered to operate at 50% capacity with respect to seating areas and many recreational and leisure activity centers were ordered to close.
Effective March 13, a decree declaring a health emergency throughout Quebec territory was passed pursuant to the Public Health Emergency provisions of Quebec’s Public Health Act. The decree is effective for a period of 10 days and ordered the closure of educational and daycare establishments, forbade indoor gatherings of more than 250 persons, and granted authority to Quebec’s Minister of health and social services to effect purchases, conclude contracts, and take any other necessary measures.
Newfoundland and Labrador
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the following measures:
Effective March 16, “business continuity plans” are being implemented for public sector employers. Public service employees already deemed critical to their organization’s operations are expected to report to work as normal. Any other employees required to work in person or at home on Tuesday March 17 will have been contacted during the evening of March 16 by their senior management. All other employees should stay at home until advised otherwise, but should remain available for possible deployment. This directive does not apply to employees in the health care sector.
Effective March 14, the provincial government will work towards providing compensation to private sector employers to ensure continuation of pay for employees required to self-isolate after returning to Canada from abroad. Employees should retain documents regarding their travel to facilitate reimbursement. Provincial public sector employees affected by the decision will continue to be paid as usual. Only those individuals scheduled to return to work within the self-isolation period will be compensated, and anybody embarking on travel outside of the country after March 14 is not eligible for compensation. Any public sector employee in self-isolation who has the ability to work from home is expected to do so. Any worker who travelled and returned to work prior to March 14 should continue working, unless they begin showing symptoms, at which point they should self-isolate. Updates about the required documentation for private sector employers to obtain reimbursement will be released in the coming days.
The Government of New Brunswick announced the following measures:
Effective March 17, employers should be aware that the following businesses and public spaces will be closed until further notice: libraries; museums; theatres; performance spaces; swimming pools, spas, saunas and water parks; recreational sites such as ski resorts, amusement parks, trampoline centres, etc.; cinemas and arcades; training centres and dance, spinning, zumba and yoga centres; arenas; indoor soccer centres; zoos; aquariums; bars and discotheques; restaurants that offer buffets; and sugar bush operations open to the public.
Effective March 16, the provincial government has recommended that private sector companies encourage their employees to work from home wherever feasible and focus on critical activities.
Effective March 16, all schools across the province will be closed for two weeks.
Prince Edward Island
The Government of Prince Edward Island announced the following measures:
Effective March 17, the government has established a phone line to address the needs of PEI’s employers. The phone line will operated daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time and can be reached at 1-866-222-1751.
Effective March 17, all childcare centers are closed until further notice; in light of this, the government has indicated that they will be looking at “appropriate compensation for workers” in light of this development.
Effective March 16, PEI announced the creation of a $25 million COVID-19 Emergency Contingency Fund. This fund is intended to help Islanders, employees, small business operators and other employers who have been financially affected by the virus. More details will be released in the coming days.
The Government of Nova Scotia announced the following measures:
Effective March 16, the provincial government has instructed organizations and businesses to practice social distancing of two meters or six feet and to keep gatherings below 150 people “or much smaller if possible.” This directive applies to “restaurants, bars, movie theatres and other gathering spots.” The provincial government has also asked employers to consider flexible hours or alternative work arrangements, and has stated that employers should not ask for doctors’ notes if employees get sick or need to self-isolate.
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Yonghua “Michael” Zhang, MD, wasn’t always sure what kind of doctor he would be, but he always knew he would practice medicine.
“My mother was a physician,” Zhang says. “I saw how hard she worked, but also how much she helped her patients.”
Zhang is now a neurologist at the Illinois Neurological Institute at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, having recently completed his residency at State University of New York at Buffalo. His training prior to that included academic neurosurgery and a stroke fellowship. His interest in the nervous system and his stroke research keep him striving to find the best practices for his patients.
In addition to a general neurology practice, Zhang performs the following procedures:
- Botox injections, for headaches and muscle spasms in stroke patients.
- Nerve conduction studies and electromyography to help understand nerve and muscular function.
- Electroencephalography interpretation used to understand seizure and epileptic patient brain function.
- Visual evoked potential interpretation used in collaboration with spine surgery to maintain and monitor nerve function.
- Transcranial Doppler interpretation to interpret blood vessel flow in the brain.
Neurology is a very complex medical specialty, but Dr. Zhang has a wonderful way of relating to his patients and helping them to understand their health concerns. He says he consistently relies on his faith to help him pass his knowledge along to patients.
Zhang is one member of a team of experts at Illinois Neurological Institute, 535 Roxbury Road in Rockford, Ill., adjacent to the OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center campus. For more information or to make an appointment with Dr. Zhang, call (815) 387-1717.
Dr. Yonghua “Michael” Zhang
Illinois Neurological Institute
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There are few certainties in life, and probably even fewer when it comes to investing. One guarantee that I can make is this: what you don’t spend, you get to keep. Fees matter. Especially when it comes to your money. Those fees come in many designs, from professional advisor fees, to trading fees, to product fees, both visible and “hidden.” Product manufacturers (insurance and mutual fund companies) would argue that all fees are disclosed, and they would technically be correct. However, when you bury them inside a product prospectus that is hundreds of pages long in some cases and expect the common consumer to be able to first spend days reading it, and then fully understand it, I would argue they are “hidden” by my definition.
Let’s look at some numbers – they are meaningful to say the least. Assume you have a $1,000,000 portfolio of mutual funds. According to Vanguard, the industry average expense ratio of a mutual fund is 0.62%. That’s about two-thirds of one percent. That figure has come down in the last decade due to the pressures applied to the active management of mutual funds by the lower-cost passive strategies. A passive investment strategy invests in a broad-based index rather than playing the difficult game of trying to actively pick winners and losers. Rather than invest in your average cost mutual fund, you could opt to invest in a lower-cost fund such as those at Vanguard, whose average expense ratio of a mutual fund is 0.12%! Some of you might be inclined to say, “well that’s only a half percent lower.” True in year one, but then comes that sticky little concept of compound interest. On our hypothetical $1,000,000 portfolio, the impact of that savings over 10 years is $86,000, over 20 years it is $299,000 and over 30 years (say, retirement?), it is $774,000. Yes, you read that correctly. Would three-quarters of a million dollars come in handy during your retirement?!? This chart (Source: Vanguard) highlights the impact.
Other product fees, such as those found in variable annuities can be HUGE! Those commissions aren’t charity to the person who sold the annuity. An insurance company has many embedded fees that can add up to several percentage points. All of that is creating a drag against the performance of your money.
Trading costs can be another silent killer, but their impact has been muted in recent years as the major custodians (Charles Schwab, Fidelity, TD Ameritrade, E-Trade) are in an arms race for your business and continue to lower their trading fees. I honestly expect to see an advertisement in the next 10 years touting penny trades. Unless you have an unscrupulous broker day-trading your account (or you’re foolish enough to do that yourself), trading fees are having less of an impact today.
Finally, the last type of fee I will address today is that of the advisor. Advisory fees come in all shapes and sizes. It would be hard to cover them all here so I will say this: make sure you are finding value in exchange for what you are paying, and do not overpay. First, look for a fee-only advisor as they are less likely to have a conflict of interest with you. Second, just because you have a lot of money does not necessarily mean you have a more complex situation to work with. Too often, advisors charge a client with $2 million dollars twice as much as they charge someone with $1 million dollars. And they are doing basically the same work! Let’s hypothetically say the $1M client is paying $10,000 annually for their financial planning and investment management services from their advisor and the $2M client is paying $18,000 annually. For the extra million dollars of assets that need managed in the second example, let’s assume an additional $2,000 annually would cover the extra work, if there is any. In this example, the fee should be $12,000 per year instead of $18,000. Further assuming the client is 55 years old, will live to age 90 and will receive a 5% rate of return on their investments, that $6,000 savings will amount to a little more than $540,000! Couple that with our earlier savings of $774,000 and that’s over $1.3 million dollars! Who do you want to get that money? Your advisor and the product companies, or your children and grandchildren? Fees matter. | <urn:uuid:793d63de-42a6-4598-9ddd-a37f810a1318> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://wealthadvicemadesimple.com/2017/08/24/why-fees-matter/?shared=email&msg=fail | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.972278 | 958 | 1.84375 | 2 |
The Truston Identity Theft blog has an interesting analysis of TJX's actions. The post covers two important points. The first is what I call "yield:" the number of ID-theft victims that opt-in for a company's free credit monitoring offer:
"They (TJX) offer credit monitoring to just 10% of the total breach number (455,000) and then announce a retail sale at the same time. If they require the victims to opt-in and order the monitoring to get it, then they will likely only have to pay for around 20–30% of the 455,000 they are offering it to. That’s a rule of thumb in the industry for the typical number of people that opt-in for free victim support for credit monitoring. So, 45 million accounts are breached and maybe TJ Maxx ends up paying for services for 90,000–135,000 people."
Wow! What a slick move to minimize responsibility. In my opinion, total sleaze.
Now the second point: synthetic ID-theft. This is when the identity thief mixes one person's SS# with another person's name in an attempt to evade detection. The Truston blog references Ed Dickson's Fraud, Phishing, and Financial Misdeeds blog:
"One thing that concerns me is that the settlement offer states that one of the requirements to receive compensation will be that the identification number compromised has to match their Social Security number. I guess that TJX and their affiliates don't want to address the rising phenomenon of synthetic identity theft? When synthetic identity theft is committed different parts of a persons identity are crafted to create a new one."
Ed also provides some good background on the shady world of re-selling personal data:
"In the identity theft world -- which is what the concern about this data breach is all about, when a SSN or SIN (in Canada) is compromised -- the criminal compromising the information has all the information necessary to complete a full identity assumption. In the dark world of Internet forums that sell this information, a complete identity (SSN, or SIN included) is often referred to as a "full." The complete information on a person is simply worth a little more money to the criminals purchasing it." | <urn:uuid:4912f05c-c05b-4572-a124-9c914b2d6896> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://ivebeenmugged.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/09/more-analysis-o.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.93654 | 469 | 1.617188 | 2 |
Government agencies and private companies in Australia are experiencing a “sophisticated” cyberattack carried out by a nation-state, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
In an announcement Friday, Morrison informed the public that “all levels of government” and a number of critical businesses and essential services are dealing with malicious activity that is accelerating in severity after beginning months ago. Specific details about the incident are scarce, and Morrison has declined to name the government behind the attacks, the motive or the exact nature of the incident. There has not been a major compromise of personal data, he said.
“We know it is a sophisticated state-based cyber actor because of the scale and nature of the targeting and the tradecraft used,” he said. “There aren’t too many state-based actors who have those capabilities.”
Senior government officials told Australia’s ABC News that China is the main suspect in the attack, adding that intelligence agencies still are gathering information about the apparent surge in activity.
China and Australia have been engaged in an escalating trade dispute, and Beijing recently introduced trade restrictions on some products from the smaller country. Australian lawmakers also have called for an investigation into China’s handling of the COVID-19 outbreak, a probe that Beijing has said would push the countries’ relationship “beyond repair.”
Zhao Lijian, spokesman for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said suggestions about Beijing’s involvement in a hacking campaign “are completely baseless.” Instead, Zhao speculated that the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, a Canberra-based think tank that he said receives funding from U.S. arms manufacturers, was somehow involved in “hyping up, or creating, all kinds of anti-China topics.” APSI also has published a map detailing the expansion of major Chinese technology firms.
The Australian Cyber Security Centre said in an advisory the hacking campaign involves “copy-paste compromises,” which rely on the attackers’ ability to recognize and exploit unpatched software vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint software, and a flaw in Citrix technology that was revealed in 2019. The bulletin noted that hackers are using “proof-of-concept exploit code, web shells and other tools copied almost identically from open-source.”
Venture capital firms and defense contractors are among the private sector organizations hit hardest by the campaign, the Australian Financial Review reported.
Australian intelligence agencies determined last year that China’s Ministry of State Security was behind a hack on Australia’s national parliament and three largest political parties prior to a general election, Reuters first reported. The Australian government did not officially name China as the culprit at the time to avoid creating turmoil in the nations’ trade relationship. | <urn:uuid:d7da31fc-aba3-4ec5-9c8d-c89cf876ee85> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.cyberscoop.com/australia-cyber-attack-china-trade-scott-morrison/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571502.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811194507-20220811224507-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.95456 | 580 | 1.789063 | 2 |
Figure skater rescues pup from the South Korea dog meat trade
Canadian figure skater Meagan Duhamel is hoping to win a gold medal in South Korea this month — though no prize could be more life-changing than her previous Pyeongchang souvenir.
Not after last year, when the two-time world champion pairs skater brought home Moo-tae — an affable miniature dachshund mix with big ears, bowed legs and the bad luck of being born into the Korean dog meat trade. Duhamel, a vegan and animal lover, helped rescue Moo-tae by accompanying him on his flight from South Korea to Canada last February. The 2-year-old pup has been living with her and husband/coach Bruno Marcotte in Montreal since, spending his days doing yoga with Duhamel and making friends at the local dog park.
"He's like a saint," Duhamel said.
It's been a different life for Moo-tae. Like roughly 2 million dogs each year, he was supposed to be raised on a Korean dog meat farm, where conditions are often poor. Moo-tae may have been locked in a cage, beaten or left without food or water. Certainly, he would have been sold and slaughtered, then probably served in soup at one of many restaurants still popular among Korea's elderly population.
Koreans have been eating dog for thousands of years, though the practice has waned recently and most in the country don't do it regularly. Many older Koreans believe dog meat aids virility, though younger citizens are largely either against the practice or indifferent to it. The country has begun shifting away from dog consumption as pet ownership has increased, with one in five households owning either a dog or a cat as of 2016. Some major dog meat shops — like the Moran Market in Seongnam — have been shuttered, and President Moon Jae-in even made a campaign promise to adopt a shelter dog if he won last year's presidential election. He welcomed a 4-year-old mixed breed named Tory in July.
Still, the industry persists, and despite pressure from animal rights groups — particularly from Western countries — Pyeongchang won't completely shelter Olympic visitors from the trade this month. Area restaurants were offered government aid if they stopped selling dog meat, but some declined to change their menus, fearing they'd spurn regular patrons and be left without customers once the tourists left town.
"I have been selling dog meat for decades. It is really difficult for me to change my menu just because of the Olympics," said Park Young-ae, 60, whose Young Hoon Restaurant is nearly in the shadow of the Olympic Stadium.
A Gangwon province official told The Associated Press there were no plans to relocate dog farms situated near Olympic areas. There is one farm near Pyeongchang; six near Jeongseon, where the downhill skiing course is located; and 10 in Gangnueng, the coastal town that will host events like figure skating and hockey. Gangwon has 196 registered dog farms, though most are closer to Seoul.
Groups like Humane Society International want South Korea to ban the slaughter of dogs entirely, while smaller groups have established volunteer systems to rescue dogs and close farms.
Moo-tae's adoption was organized through one such group: Free Korean Dogs. Founder EK Park was born in South Korea and now lives in Toronto, and she oversees adoptions that bring dogs to Canada and the United States. She worked on Moo-tae's adoption personally.
Buddhists in the southern part of the country helped rescue Moo-tae from a farm as a puppy, and Park found him living on a monastery.
"He loved to sit with the Buddhas during meditation and yoga," said Duhamel, who meditates daily. "I thought, 'Oh my God, maybe this dog has some special spiritual energy.' That was really why I chose him."
Park picked up Moo-tae last year and drove eight hours north to meet Duhamel in Pyeongchang, where she and partner Eric Radford were competing at Four Continents in a test run for the Olympic rink. Moo-tae met his new parents in a parking lot outside the venue, calmly curling up in Duhamel's arms shortly after being introduced.
"Most of the time, he just wants to sit in everybody's arms," Duhamel said. "He doesn't even care to play, he just walks up to everybody and wants to be held."
Park, Moo-tae and a second dog, Sara, met Duhamel at the airport in Seoul days later so that Duhamel could fly the dogs back to Toronto. Moo-tae went home with Duhamel and Marcotte, while Sara was united with another eager family waiting for her in Canada. Duhamel's parents, Heidi and Daniel, adopted their own pup through Park's organization a few months later.
Duhamel and Park hoped that other athletes might serve as flight volunteers coming back from the Olympics, but Air Canada was too tight on space for that many dogs. Free Korean Dogs handles most everything related to adoptions, including paperwork, vaccinations and crates for transportation, but the organization can't afford the thousands of dollars necessary to ship each dog without those travelers.
"We have to really rely on flight volunteers flying from Korea to Canada," Park said. "That's like 90 percent of what we do."
Korean rescues routinely have a hard time adjusting to their new homes, and Free Korean Dogs monitors adopted dogs after they've been paired with families.
Moo-tae, though, took right to life in Canada. He's inseparable from his new brother, a 4-year-old rescued beagle named Theo. The family also has a rescued cat, Zara, living in its small Montreal condo.
"He brings a very special energy," Duhamel said. "I meditate every day, and he sits beside me patiently while I meditate. I don't know if he was trained to do that."
The only remaining mark from Moo-tae's past is physical — his front legs are a bit misshapen, possibly from abuse as a puppy.
Otherwise, he's happy as could be.
"Moo-tae was so strong and calm," Duhamel said. "That's a funny way to describe a dog, but that's exactly how I'd describe him. He's so content.
"We have a lady that walks our dogs every day while we're training, and she says Moo-tae is the most popular dog in the dog park."
Duhamel, a Sochi silver medalist in the team event, is planning to do more to undercut the dog meat industry on this trip to Korea with Humane Society International. She, American skier Gus Kenworthy and American snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis have appeared in a public service announcement about the dog meat trade, and Duhamel is also hoping to assist in shuttering a farm or two once she's done competing in South Korea.
She's also arranged with Park to fly home another rescued dog when she returns to Canada. This one, though, won't be coming all the way home with her.
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The election of local government councils was to take place in 42 local government entities (6 cities and 35 municipalities), at 756 polling stations but elections in Rīga city will not take place this year because the City Council was elected in an emergency election last year and will continue to work until the elections of 2025.
Though local elections take place every four years, these ones are particularly significant as they are the first elections after wide-ranging regional administrative reforms greatly reduced the numbers of individual constituencies and council seats available. Previously there were 119 local government entities, and the number of seats up for grabs has reduced by 56% to 683 compared to 2017's elections when 1,554 councillors were elected outside Rīga.
In these elections, 61.5 % of candidates are male and 31.5 % are female.The average age of candidates is 46 years, though the ages of candidates range from 18 to 91 years.
However, the pre-election process has been further complicated by a recent controversy centering on whether the Varakļāni municipality will in future belong to the Rēzekne district or the Madona district.
On Tuesday, 1 June, the Saeima adopted amendments to the Law on Administrative Territories and Populated Areas from which it follows that the Madona municipality is maintained within existing borders, and the local government elections on June 5 will take place also in this electoral district (it had been previously announced that they would be postponed).
At the same time, the municipal elections scheduled for 5 June in the Rēzekne municipality have been cancelled. The law on elections in the Varakļāni municipality and the Rēzekne municipality, adopted by the Saeima, foresees the holding of municipal elections on 11 September of this year.
The working hours of polling stations on election day, June 5, are 07:00 to 20:00.
With early voting avalable on several days before the main election day, around 12% of voters had already cast their votes by the time polls opened on Saturday.
By 12:30 on Saturday, total turnout had reached 21% and by 16:00 it had risen to 28%.
While local issues have been foregrounded during the election campaigns, voters' decisions will also inevitably be in part an indication of how they think the ruling coalition has handled things such as the Covid-19 crisis and vaccination. With Saeima elections due in less than 18 months, parties will also have one eye on what they can learn from these elections in order to fine-tune their parliamentary election offers.
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A NatGeo TV Drama Is 'Inspired' By A 1989 Ebola Crisis In The U.S. How Accurate Is It?
The Hot Zone, a six-part National Geographic miniseries that premieres Monday night, is based on a true story about Ebola.
In 1989, a shipment of monkeys from the Philippines arrived at a private commercial lab in Reston, Va. The intention was to use the macaques for testing. Only many of them died.
The lab wrapped infected monkey cells in aluminum foil and shipped them in a box to the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), in Frederick, Md.
The eventual finding: The monkeys had Ebola – a strain that came to be known as Ebola-Reston and that is, as it turns out, the only known strain of the potentially fatal virus that is not thought to be lethal in humans.
Thomas Geisbert, then an intern at USAMRIID, was a member of the team investigating the virus. As a professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Texas, he continues working with viruses like Ebola.
National Geographic is hedging about accuracy — it says the series was "inspired" by the 1989 events. And they are airing a documentary on Wednesday at 11 p.m. about the virus: "Going Viral."
Nonetheless, at a time when Ebola is still in the headlines, with an ongoing outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo, we wanted to assess how the miniseries tackles the virus. What does it get right? What does it get wrong? So we asked Geisbert to critique and fact-check.
Geisbert says he's sure the series "may be entertaining for the general public, but it is quite flawed in terms of any historical accuracy and there are numerous scientific flaws."
A few of the flaws:
No blisters. In the opening scenes, a man in an African town becomes ill and breaks out in multiple large blisters all over his face. A doctor ultimately diagnoses him with Marburg, a viral cousin to Ebola. But while Marburg and Ebola can cause a rash, they wouldn't cause marble-size blisters as the show portrays, says Geisbert.
Dr. Jaax didn't ID the virus. Nancy Jaax, a U.S. army veterinary pathologist (played by Emmy winner Julianna Margulies) is depicted as identifying the virus. In fact, Geisbert says humbly, he was the one who identified the strain along with Peter Jahrling, then a medical officer at USAMRIID and now chief of the Emerging Viral Pathogens Section of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. (He's played by Topher Grace of That '70s Show fame.) While Geisbert is named in the book on which the TV show is based, he's not a character in the miniseries.
Culturing clash. "Medically speaking Nancy is a veterinary pathologist not a virologist or microbiologist," says Geisbert. "The whole sequence of events where she is trying to culture the virus is a joke. Pathologists don't do that — virologists do."
Ebola-Reston can't make humans sick. In the miniseries, a worker at the monkey lab gets sick and is taken to the hospital, seemingly because of his exposure to infected monkeys. In fact, one lab worker did get sick but the issue was his diabetes, says Geisbert, who adds that workers exposed to the strain did develop antibodies to Ebola as a result.
Glove goof. Nancy Jaax is wearing protective gear as she works to identify the virus in the TV show. She comes in contact with Ebola-infected monkey blood despite wearing gloves – and the blood touches an open wound. She did in fact have a glove issue in another case but not when investigating Ebola-Reston, says Geisbert. What's more, in the TV series she is quickly given the all-clear but at that time, says Geisbert, she would have had to be quarantined for at least days and possibly weeks while awaiting test results if there had in fact been exposure to the virus.
Despite the inaccuracies he saw in the series, Geisbert says, "I do think raising public awareness [of Ebola] is not a bad thing."
And he was gratified by the positive depiction of USAMRIID. "The miniseries does showcase people who devoted their lives to science," he says. "You may not get much accurate science, but you may say, 'Wow, that's a cool thing to do when I grow up. And that's a good thing."
Fran Kritz is a health policy reporter based in Washington, D.C. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post and Kaiser Health News. Find her on Twitter @FranKritz
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January 28, 2020
By Jay Tokasz
The lifelong impacts of childhood sexual abuse will be the topic of a public forum from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Child Advocacy Center, 768 Delaware Ave.
The event, “Enlighten & Empower: An Evening with Survivors,” is sponsored by the Buffalo Survivors Group, formed by five men who have filed lawsuits under the Child Victims Act alleging sexual abuse by Buffalo Diocese priests.
It is the second in a series of discussions aimed at educating the public about the psychological, emotional and physical harm caused by sexual abuse. It will include stories from survivors of abuse, as well as questions and answers with the audience.
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How to Start a Small Business in Florida (FL)
Opening up a business can bring a whole new light into someone’s life. If you have a business idea, don’t be afraid to make it a reality. If you are looking to open a store in Florida, there are some amazing benefits to consider.
Florida is ranked 1st in lowest income tax in the country and 2nd in lowest tax burden nationwide. On top of that, they are also 4th in their rate of new entrepreneurs.
Florida’s Most Popular Businesses
With so many business ideas to explore, it can be hard to pick the right one. You’ll want to open a business that calls to you and motivates you to make a difference in a certain field and keep going when times get tough. There are many popular establishments in Florida to consider. Assisted living facilities, clothing boutiques, and even
To open up the business of your dreams, there are some steps to go through to ensure you are proceeding legally in Florida. Here are some things you should make sure you’ve done:
1. Pick a name
Choosing a name can be the first step toward properly representing your business. Your business’ values and vision can help you determine what kind of name to choose. A name gives your customers a little sneak peek into what they can expect from your business and products. In Florida, there are some rules to keep in mind while picking out your business’s name, but don’t let that stop you from opening your dream business.
2. Conduct market research
With a business idea in the works, you may better understand who your customers will be. Through market research, you can learn what your target audience looks for when they shop. You can even learn what your competitors are doing and see what you can take from them.
3. Choose a structure
Picking a business structure is a major step forward to opening your business. Proper structuring will help your business appear more credible and even protect you from liability. You could choose from an LLC,
Registering in Florida
After you pick what type of business structure will suit your business goals, you will have to register it in Florida. When you do so, you may need information like your business’ name, employer identification number, formation documents, and a registered agent whom you have chosen to take care of your taxes. Depending on which structure you choose, Florida may ask for additional documents or certifications.
It’s All About Location
Choosing where to open your business can be a very important decision. You don’t want to pick somewhere that has low foot traffic or little access to customers. You may want to look into cities like Miami or Jacksonville, depending on the type of audience you are hoping to attract.
Although, if you are striving towards a fully online business, you have the option of operating anywhere in Florida.
Focus on Banking
Creating a separate bank account and credit card for your business can be very important to protect yourself and your assets. A business credit card can also help keep track of spending, transactions and create a solid credit score. To help yourself and the business, even more, look into bank accounting software or workers, which could help keep your records in order and make tax season much easier.
Insure Your Business
Another way to keep any risks or liabilities at bay is to acquire some sort of insurance for your business and workers. This could be as simple as signing up for Workers’ Compensation Insurance, General Liability Insurance, or Professional Liability
When you get to the stage of hiring employees, this can be a very exciting new step. You can find
This simply means being registered in the IRS for employee taxes and reporting any new hires you take into the state of Florida. To make their and your lives easier, setting up a payroll service could be beneficial as well. This can make clocking in and out easier as well, and help tax season run a bit smoother.
Ideas on how to brand your business may be swirling in your mind already. Branding is the perfect way to show your customers what to expect from your business, while also representing your values and vision to the world.
What do you want your brand to represent?
How do you want to be seen by your customers?
Questions like these can help you figure out how to give your business a strong brand identity.
The next step of branding is making a logo. This logo is a mini version of your business, brand, store, and vision. It will be on everything your customers see and can be a great way for them to recognize you from a crowd. A good logo can help your business stand out.
In the very virtual world we live in today, being online is a necessity. This could mean creating a website to help represent your business and connect with customers all over. Whether or not you open an online store, social media like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are key ways to establish yourself online and create a following for your business. By building pages and posting your products and deals, you can get in the minds of so many more customers.
If you need help building a website or you want your store to operate fully online, companies like Ecwid can be amazing resources to utilize. An online store is an amazing way to reach people all over the world, and also get your hand on multiple different selling options.
Ecwid can not only help create your website but can also connect your products to other selling platforms like Facebook and Instagram. If your products are more spread out over different pages, you can expect to get higher virtual traffic and then more sales in the long run. Ecwid also helps you keep track of your sales and inventory, all from one convenient dashboard.
While being online can help spread awareness of your business, marketing properly is what really drives it home. Depending on the size of your business and goals, your marketing budget should be around $250 to $1,500 a month. This can go towards things such as business cards, billboards, signs, pamphlets, or any other offline marketing strategies you want to put into place.
If you are looking for online marketing tools, you can buy ad space on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. Email subscriptions can also be a great way to market to your regular customer base and even find new buyers. Google My Business can also be great for both online and physical stores as well. This tool can provide your contact info, a business summary, and pictures of your products to your audience, all at no cost.
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Oil prices continue to ratchet upwards – good news for the industry, not such good news for consumers.
The key for companies to start investing again will be when they see this price rally continuing for a few years and an oil price high enough to generate good profits.
This report suggests that people are now looking at oil prices above $60 per barrel next year which would certainly provide sufficient margin for investment.
Pretty much every single fundamental that we have points to those commodity prices going up, not down,” Ryan Sitton, one of three elected members of the Texas Railroad Commission
To give you some idea of the impact that low prices have had, the article points out
In Texas alone, Sitton said, state regulators are processing less than a third of the oil and gas well permits they did just two years ago, highlighting the wariness companies have to drill and pump more.
However, not everyone is so optimistic, another commentator stated;
Investors don’t expect prices to climb above $53 at all for the rest of the decade, and most shale oil producers in the United States have begun planning for what they are calling a “lower for longer” price scheme
These differences of opinion often come about as a result of different agendas, which has always been a problem in the Oil industry.
“A persistent surplus could weigh on prices, which have collapsed to a 12-year low of $27.10 a barrel last month from over $100 in mid-2014. OPEC’s 2014 strategy shift to defend market share and not prices helped deepen the decline.”
Really? I’d never have guessed. They go on;
“It seems that the overall negative effect from the sharp decline in oil prices since mid-2014 has outweighed benefits in the short-term,” OPEC said.
You don’t say . . . who would have thought that slashing oil company profits would halt trillions of pounds of investment by . . . oil companies. And that massive cuts in profits would drive down the share prices and value of stock held by . . . investors in oil companies . . . such that they won’t back new investment.
“There seems to be a ‘contagious’ effect taking place across many aspects of the global economy.”
OK, now you get it, so what’s the plan (my emphasis) . . .
“The monthly report from OPEC indicates supply will exceed demand by 720,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2016, up from 530,000 bpd implied in the previous report.”
“Top OPEC exporter Saudi Arabia told OPEC it increased production to 10.23 million bpd from 10.14 million bpd in December. The secondary sources also reported higher output from major producers Iran and Iraq. Supply from OPEC could rise further due to the lifting of sanctions on Iran. Tehran is aiming to increase output by 500,000 bpd, which would fill most of the hole left by non-OPEC members.”
To paraphrase Cat from Red Dwarf;
“That’s your plan? Nice plan. Shall I paint a bullseye on my face?”
After a year of low oil prices which have brought cheaper fuel for most but lack of investment leading to wage and job cuts in the oil and gas industry have we finally turned the corner?
This article in World Oil cites the 27% rise in crude prices in three days amid news that maybe Saudi Arabia and Opec are ready to discuss a cut in output as long as it is a global cut and not just Opec countries.
Some people are trying to downplay the news, maybe they are right, the price of oil seems to be being driven purely by speculators and market makers rather than supply and demand fundamentals.
Remember how many times in the past, when the oil price went up, we were told it was due to instability in the middle east?
Can the Middle East have ever been less stable than right now? And yet oil is at lows not seen for 6 years.
The oil price has bounced back a bit in recent weeks, with prices up to around $65 per barrel for Brent Crude compared to lows in January of less than $50.
This is despite Saudi Arabia shipping more crude in March than in any month since November 2005 as reported in this article from Downstream Today.
What is interesting is the deliberate intention of Saudi Arabia to squeeze other oil producers around the World, notably the US, Russia and Iran.
This article quotes a Saudi official talking to the FT and saying;
“There is no doubt about it, the price fall of the last several months has deterred investors away from expensive oil including US shale, deep offshore and heavy oils.”
It also reports that while Saudi Arabia increased oil production to 10.31 million barrels of oil per day in April,
“the number of rigs running in the US has dropped by 60 per cent as companies have either sought to cut costs in response to lower oil prices or have simply gone out of business.”
Good news for consumers; although the period of cheap petrol didn’t seem to last long in the UK it does seem to be translating into cheaper food prices – as highlighted by the UK inflation figure dropping to -0.1% yesterday. But bad news for those in the industry that are seeing a marked slow-down in new projects coming through. | <urn:uuid:30009071-12a6-42e5-80d2-42b15340abaf> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://crosslaneengineering.co.uk/tag/opec | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.971331 | 1,131 | 1.570313 | 2 |
KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia reported 13,336 new COVID-19 infections, as of midnight Monday, bringing the national total to 4,152,203, according to the Health Ministry.
There are 189 new imported cases, with 13,147 being local transmissions, data released on the ministry's website showed.
A further 54 deaths have been reported, bringing the death toll to 34,842.
The ministry reported 25,552 new recoveries, bringing the total number of cured and discharged to 3,896,489.
There are 220,872 active cases, 288 are being held in intensive care and 185 of those are in need of assisted breathing.
The country administered a total of 41,287 doses of COVID-19 vaccines on Monday alone, and 84.2 percent of the population have received at least one dose, 79 percent have been fully vaccinated and 48 percent have received boosters. ■ | <urn:uuid:89ccb5a3-787f-47cb-906e-ba8a8d2baa9a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20220329/c2903e23d7444f7e93ade0016a340e8f/c.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.947318 | 197 | 1.515625 | 2 |
Clydesdale Bank has been ordered to compensate a client for unsuitable investment advice given in 1998, despite arguing the complaint had been made to the Financial Ombudsman Service outside the permitted time limits.
In a decision upheld in March, the ombudsman found the client was unsuitably advised to invest too many of her savings into products it deemed to be riskier than necessary.
The client was 66 years old when she first received advice from the bank, and the ombudsman heard she had run a “small” market stall with her husband until his death the previous year.
Following the death of her husband in 1996 the client retired, passing the stall to relatives, and her representative claimed she had a maximum of £25,000 in savings and received a basic state pension.
In 1997 Clydesdale advised the client to invest £6,000 in the MLC Conservative Portfolio, with a further top-up of £6,000 in 1998, and £5,000 in the MLC UK Equity Fund Unit Trust in 1998.
Whilst the ombudsman was satisfied the Conservative Portfolio was suitably low risk, it found the Equity Fund “posed more of a risk to the client’s money than she should have been advised to take”.
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Catastrophes are, by definition, infrequent events, and can seem unique and unprecedented, but for veterans of the Exxon Valdez
oil spill, the outlines of the unfolding BP tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico are sickeningly familiar.
Cost-cutting appears to have been a cause: it was the same with the Exxon Valdez. Company and federal officials minimized and defended the situation at first, while state and local leaders cried for help and pointed to mounting damage: also the same. It took independent scientists to show the full scale of the disaster, while the company responsible hid or denied the evidence: the same. And the horror goes on and on, beyond the capacity of human efforts to contain or resolve: also the same as in Alaska.
As a life-long Alaskan who makes his home in the marine environment affected by the Exxon Valdez, I don't believe these similarities are a coincidence. My book The Fate of Nature: Rediscovering Our Ability to Rescue the Earth explores the patterns in our culture that produce this result, and the failures that follow when we rediscover for the nth time that we cannot fix nature.
Like gangrene on an untreated wound, oil on the shore and wildlife represents a hideous and incurable symptom of a deeper disease. Corporate and political officials' promises of more effective action amount to improved make-up to cover the rot.
As in the Exxon Valdez spill, the promises always offer more toughness, action, and logistics, frequently invoking metaphors of war. Those who hope to resume oil drilling as soon as possible need the illusion that enough money and manpower can fix anything. They're bent on making this the oil spill to end all oil spills, as World War I was supposed to end all war.
But wars start because of the relations between nations; returning to the status quo assures a repeat. We should use this opportunity to examine how to heal our relationship to the ecosystems we depend on rather than relying on the same system to produce a different result.
In The Fate of Nature I found human warfare against the Earth began long before oil. The environmental devastation happening now in the Gulf of Mexico reflects the style of the destruction of fur-bearing animals and wild-running fish in Alaska and across the west that began more than two centuries ago. In each case, the willingness to liquidate the environment for personal or corporate gain was built into the system of development.
Oil spills happen. As technology gets more complex and capable, the potential for damage from a single incident grows worse. But technology for preventing or mitigating the damage has changed little in decades, because it doesn't make money. Anyway, it's hard to imagine how one could truly protect an ocean and hundreds of miles of shoreline from millions of gallons of free-floating oil.
But I also show in the Fate of Nature that the habits of thought and action that brought us to this point can be changed, and that making such a change is much simpler than many think. One model that has worked successfully is to empower the local communities whose ecosystems are at stake in development.
Local people can be greedy, too, and they make mistakes as often as anyone else, but they have qualities found in no boardroom or federal regulator's office. They care about the places at risk. Caring goes deep for people whose lives are connected to nature: a place can mean as much as a loved one, a piece of the heart that's worth more than money. It's easy enough for executives and regulators to risk someone else's home for devastation.
If local communities demand protection — or can stop oil operations entirely in sensitive areas — that could make oil more expensive for the rest of us. We would then be paying a price closer to the true environmental cost of the product. And, if the market works, that increased price would then allow alternative energy to flourish.
First, we must awaken to this basic truth: the sea belongs to us, as communities and as human beings. If anything good can come of this moment of sadness and despair, as animals die and lifestyles and livelihoods suffocate under oil in the Gulf of Mexico — then let this be the moment we demand our birthright. | <urn:uuid:c78db92b-b8d4-4113-81e2-40aaf96dae77> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.powells.com/post/contributors/the-deeper-cause-of-oil-spills | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571502.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811194507-20220811224507-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.963512 | 854 | 2.6875 | 3 |
Vegetarianism is the practice of refraining from eating meat (red meat, poultry, fish, and the flesh of any other animal), as well as abstaining from animal slaughter by-products. Most people are undoubtedly persuaded to embrace a meat-free diet because of the health benefits.
The first thing to keep in mind is that vegetarian diets can range from mild to excessive. By excluding beef, poultry, and other animal foods from your diet, you can be termed a vegetarian. This is the easiest way to begin vegetarianism because you can still receive protein from fish, cheese, eggs, and other dairy items, so you won’t feel as starved at first. After that, if you’re successful in removing animal meats, you might want to explore pursuing a vegetarian diet.
It’s beneficial to be informed about the many types of vegetarianism because you can be speaking with a vegetarian who belongs to a “camp” that isn’t suited for you. The cultures or genres of vegetarianism include:
- Lacto vegetarianism is a good next step after eliminating animal foods from your diet because you now have to exclude eggs and dairy as well. Many people who are interested in vegetarianism for ethical reasons, such as a desire to prevent animal suffering, prefer this approach because consuming eggs and dairy enables those sectors to continue to exploit chickens and cows.
- Lacto-ovo vegetarianism is the formal name for the extremely basic type of vegetarianism we discussed earlier, in which you can eat dairy and egg products. Most vegetarians may accept this method because it provides many of the health benefits of avoiding animal meat from one’s diet while also helping the animal rights movement without going overboard.
- Ovo-vegetarianism is a type of vegetarianism that foregoes meat and dairy but permits you to eat eggs as a mainstay of your diet to keep your daily omelet protein-rich. It’s another compromise, but it’s a good starting point if you want to progress to more restrictive diets as you gain experience with each stage.
- Veganism is not a religion, but it is the most restrictive type of vegetarianism in that it forbids the consumption of meat, dairy, and even honey. For many, this is either too radical or a distant objective.
Most of the time, if you went to a class on “how to become a vegetarian,” the guidelines for success would be the same. Those principles require you to resist the impulse to go all-in on your diet and to begin on day one as a Vegan after consuming meat for the most of your life. The impact on your body can be severe, and you don’t allow yourself enough time to learn how to eat healthily by substituting natural vegetarian substitutes for the nutrients and vitamins found in meat.
It is very advised that you start slowly and gradually transition to a vegetarian diet. Vitamin deficits might leave you vulnerable to disease if you go too far. And if you become ill as a result of an overzealous attitude to vegetarianism, you may give up and miss out on the many advantages of a vegetarian lifestyle. And that would be a terrible calamity. | <urn:uuid:293fcff5-e592-4ffd-913d-d9cd02672db3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://myhealthygram.com/2022/02/01/the-rules-of-being-a-vegetarian/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.95444 | 663 | 3.15625 | 3 |
Rotterdam's port aims to slash climate-changing emissions by 49 percent by 2030 - and 90 percent by mid-century
By Isabelle Gerretsen
ROTTERDAM, Oct 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - In Rotterdam, ships from around the world cruise in and out of Europe's busiest port, a bustling industrial hub that employs almost 200,000 people and produces 20 percent of the Netherlands' climate-changing gases.
As Rotterdam tries to cut its emissions - in line with global goals to curb global warming - shipping emissions are a particular challenge, not least because many fall outside the targets set by the Paris Agreement to curb climate change.
But the city's bustling port is starting to take them on.
It has introduced financial incentives for fume-belching ships and other port facilities to invest in renewable power, with the aim of slashing the port's carbon dioxide emissions from shipping and industry by 49 percent by 2030.
By 2050, emissions would fall 90 percent, in line with national targets, according to the plan.
The goals fit alongside new efforts by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) - the United Nations body that regulates shipping - to cut shipping emissions, which were not part of the Paris Agreement.
The IMO in April, under pressure from low-lying island states, for the first time set a target of slashing emissions by at least 50 percent by 2050, compared to 2008.
Such efforts will have implications beyond Rotterdam, with 90 percent of global goods transported by ship and international shipping responsible for 2.2 percent of greenhouse gas emissions - the same total as Germany, according to the IMO.
"Every sector needs to do its bit to contribute to the fight against climate change," Natasha Brown, a spokeswoman for the IMO, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
Rotterdam is one of more than 25 cities, from Seoul to Medellin, that have pledged to buy only zero-emission buses by 2025 and take other steps to make major areas of their city zero emission zones by 2030.
Each is going about achieving the goal in its own way. But because cities account for about three-quarters of carbon dioxide emissions, according to the U.N., and consume more than two-thirds of the world's energy, whether they succeed or fail will have a huge impact on whether the world's climate goals are met.
In Rotterdam, greening port facilities that are heavily reliant on fossil fuels - and home to five large oil refineries - is a first big task.
"Doing nothing is not an option," said Caroline Kroes, programme lead of the energy transition strategy at the port.
But making port facilities greener must be combined with efforts to cut global shipping emissions, she said.
"The Paris Agreement is not possible if anyone stays behind. Everyone will have to move and change," Kroes told the Thomson Reuters Foundation at her office in Rotterdam.
In a bid to encourage cleaner shipping, the port has introduced financial incentives for low- or zero-carbon vessels, including an Environmental Ship Index, which began measuring the emissions of individual ships last year.
Since July 2017, all ships that dock at Rotterdam port have received a score out of 100 based on how much nitrogen oxide and sulphur oxide they emit - and carbon dioxide was added to the mix this year.
Using the index, the port offers discounts on port costs to the cleanest ships.
Making ships and port processes more efficient also is key to slashing emissions, Kroes said.
"Improving efficiency means you need less fuel, so you save costs and reduce emissions at the same time," she said.
One way that is happening is by better coordinating ship arrivals and departures, to cut waiting time.
This year the port launched Pronto, a digital platform where shipping companies and service providers can exchange information about their port visits.
That information exchange alone is expected to reduce waiting times for ships and cut emissions by up to 20 percent, according to Leon Willems, a port spokesman.
If ships on average spent 12 hours less in harbour, climate-changing emissions from their visits would fall by 35 percent, according to a study released this month by the Port of Rotterdam Authority.
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Fully electric sea ships are not yet on the horizon in the Netherlands, as they are still costly to make and infrastructure to service them on shore is not yet in place, Kroes said.
But vessels that operate on rivers and other inland water bodies in the Netherlands are moving in that direction.
This year the port of Rotterdam formed a partnership with Skoon Energy B.V., a Dutch startup that helps existing ships switch from fossil fuel engines to electric propulsion.
The startup builds rechargeable battery packs, known as Skoonboxes, that can be fitted on combined diesel-electric vessels. The port is helping the company establish a network of charging hubs for the swappable batteries.
More and more companies are investing in hybrid-fuel ships, with both electric engines and diesel generators, in order to cut their costs and their emissions, Skoon Energy founder Peter Paul van Voorst told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
"We see people switching (to hybrid vessels) for various reasons: efficiency, reliable quality of the fuel and sustainability. It is a no-brainer to have a clean ship. It's a better business case," van Voorst said in a telephone interview.
Among those making the switch is Dutch company Damen Shipyards Group, which is trying out the Skoonboxes over the next few months aboard the 110-metre diesel-electric M.S. Borelli, a vessel that transports containers between the ports of Rotterdam and Hengelo, a city in the eastern Netherlands.
"The Skoonbox, accompanied with a network of charging hubs, will allow for full electric sailing. It is one of many ways to shift the shipping industry towards clean solutions," said Solco Reijnders, programme manager for innovation at Damen Shipyards.
He said he "would not be surprised that in 10-15 years (much of) the shipping industry has shifted to completely emissions-free operations".
Reaching the International Maritime Organization's targets to cut shipping emissions will be costly, and take investment from both governments and private, experts said.
"Building onshore infrastructure is definitely the government's responsibility. Ports are not going to build this, as it is incredibly expensive," said Johan de Jong, international relations manager at the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands.
A bit of help may be on the way. In 2018, the Dutch government allocated 1.25 million euros ($1.4 million) for innovative shipping projects, and in 2019 it is expected to unveil a new 'Green Deal' to promote sustainable shipping.
But more economically viable solutions are needed to encourage ship owners and operators to adopt low- or zero-carbon practices, van Voorst said.
"It is up to the renewable energy side to become a cheaper alternative," he said. "That is what it eventually comes down to: Is it cheaper to go clean or go dirty?"
(Reporting by Isabelle Gerretsen, Editing by Laurie Goering. Please credit the Thomson Reuters Foundation, the charitable arm of Thomson Reuters, that covers humanitarian news, women's rights, trafficking, property rights, resilience and climate change. Visit http://news.trust.org to see more stories.)
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Understanding the Role of the Media in Peace-making in South Sudan
Date: 30 July 2015
Location: 2:00p.m - 5:30p.m, Gudele Hall, Juba Grand Hotel
Organizer: The Sudd Institute & UNDP
Since the outbreak of the on-going crisis in South Sudan in mid-December 2013, the media in all its forms, has and continues to play a prominent role in the conflict both in positive and negative terms. As expected, the media proves to be a vehicle through which messages of peace and harmony can be disseminated. Equally, it also features as a serious factor in fueling the conflict, a situation that certainly makes it an object of suspicion to both sides of this running military confrontation.
To underscore the importance of the media role in the quest for peace in South Sudan, the Sudd Institute in conjunction with UNDP is sponsoring a public lecture to be delivered by Jok Madut Jok. The lecture will explore the possibility that the media is a positive avenue through which peace could be leveraged as well as highlighting its potential for fanning the conflict, hence a negative force. Towards this, the lecture reviews all sources of information; from print to television, and from online to social media platforms in order to succinctly register the obvious fact that the media is indeed, a double-edged sword. That is, it should be understood as an excellent vehicle for the promotion of peace as well as for inflaming a conflict.
Prof. Jok Madut Jok, Senior Researcher, The Sudd Institute
Mr. Ateny Wek Ateny, Spokesperson, Office of the President
Col. Philip Aguer Panyang, Spokesperson, SPLA
Mr. Albino Okeny, Senior Journalist (Rtd)
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One of the most fun amateur antenna projects is a PVC measuring tape antenna. The flexible measuring tapes make it easy to transport, and the PVC comes apart to make it even easier to carry.
This type of antenna works well for direction finding in games like a fox hunt or when you need just a little more gain to hit the repeater.
This design is an adaptation of the wb2hol tape measure project. Joe’s site has many details regarding the derivation, pattern, and gain properties of this antenna.
- 6′ WI-FI Extension (SMA) coaxial cable (1) eBay Details (cut off the unneeded connector)
- 3/4″ PVC slip tee connector (1) eBay Details
- 3/4″ PVC slip cross connector (2) eBay Details
- #16 hose clamps (6) eBay Details
- 5″ of 14 gauge solid wire (by the foot at Home Depot)
- 3/4″ PVC schedule 40 pipe – Two 11 1/2″ sections and a 7″ section Home Depot Details
- 1″ wide tape measure 9 1/2′ long (1/2 of a tape) Harbor Freight Details or Harbor Freight Details
- A few tie-wraps to keep the coax held onto the boom
This kit goes together pretty easily, but the following tools make it happen:
- flat-blade screwdriver or 5/16″ nut driver
- soldering iron, solder, and flux or Vaseline
- sandpaper to rough up the tape measure
- Director – 35 1/8″
- Driven – 35 1/2″ (cut in half to 17 3/4″ each)
- Reflector – 41 3/8
Building the Antenna
Building the tape measure antenna is very easy. Once all of the parts have been obtained and cut to length, you’re just a few steps away from getting on the air.
The first step is to mount the long measuring tape, known as the reflector, across one of the PVC crosses. Make sure to center the tape on the cross. Use a pair of hose clamps, and secure them firmly.
Step two is to mount the slightly shorter measuring tape, known as the director, across the PVC tee. Like the first connection, make sure the clamps are firmly attached, and center the tape on the tee.
Step three is to prepare the coax. You have a 6′ SMA extension cable in the kit. Check your radio to see what SMA connector you need to connect. Cut off the end you don’t need, and you’ll have a 6′ connection. You’ll need to strip about 2″ of the outer jacket, as shown below. You’ll also need to strip about 1/4″ off the center insulation. Finally, you’ll need to roll the shield insulation into a wire shape, as shown below.
Step four is to solder the coax on to the corners of the two shortest tapes, as shown. We have already stripped off the paint with a buffer wheel and tinned the connection with solder. Bend the 14 gauge wire into a hairpin shape, and solder the coax, the two tapes, and the hairpin connector, as shown.
Step five requires you to mount the driven assembly on the remaining PVC cross, as shown. Make sure that the coax leads in the solder connections are spaced 1″ apart. Use a tie wrap, or black tape, as shown, to secure the coax to the PVC cross.
Step Six, place one of the longer PVC pipes in the top of the driven PVC cross and the short section of PVC pipe in the bottom of the driven PVC cross. Place the shorter, director, PVC tee on the top PVC pipe, and the shorter, reflector, PVC cross on the bottom PVC pipe.
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Your antenna is ready to test! Connect it up to your radio, and point it at your target. Sweep the antenna from right to left, and you should be able to hear a drop in the signal from a remote RF source. Rotate the antenna, and you’ll be able to peak the signal’s polarity.
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Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins for good health – but how can you make sure you get your daily dose?
Yes, you know vitamin D is good for you, and that there may even be a link between Coronavirus and vitamin D. But do you know which vitamin D foods you need to be piling your plate with this winter?
Short answer: probably not. While there’s a wealth of evidence to show the incredible benefits of getting your daily dose of Vitamin D, there’s not so much circulated about just how you hit your daily 10mg without supplementing.
Why is vitamin D so important? Good question. “Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins because it has an abundance of uses,” says nutritionist for health and fitness app lifesum, Lovisa Nilsson. “It also enhances the body’s absorption of other vitamins and minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and phosphate.” Mel Wakeman, senior lecturer in Nutrition & Applied Physiology at Birmingham City University, adds that vitamin D “may also have roles in preventing health problems such as cancers, heart disease, diabetes, and viral infections.”
We’ve spoken to some of the country’s top nutritionists to cover their go-to vit d foods. Keep scrolling – and don’t miss our favourite vitamin D recipes, while you’re here.
10 best vitamin D foods to add to your diet, stat
Salmon is the best vitamin D food out there (wild salmon has more than farmed salmon, FYI). Just half a fillet of salmon has more than the daily recommended allowance for one person.
Most types of cow’s milk are fortified with vitamin D. You can also buy yoghurt and other dairy products that have been fortified (usually whole milk not semi-skimmed).
Two large free-range eggs can hold about one-eighth of your recommended dose of vitamin D.
If you include a large handful of mushrooms to your meal you are looking at a significant amount of vitamin D, especially if they have been exposed to sunlight.
Tinned fish, such as tuna or sardines, contain over a quarter of the recommended amount of vitamin D.
Pork ribs, in particular, are rich in vitamin D, but do be mindful of the fat content.
Similarly to milk, cereals are often fortified with Vitamin D, particularly ones aimed at children, but it does vary, so check the label.
When we say Vitamin D foods, tofu probably isn’t top of the list? However, one fifth of a block of raw tofu has lots of lovely Vitamin D in it. But before you go eating it by the block raw, you need to do something to the tofu (like marinade it).
9. Orange juice
One cup of fortified orange juice has more Vitamin D than a cup of fortified milk.
10. Ricotta cheese
Ricotta has more than five times the amount of Vitamin D than other cheeses. Pass us the cannelloni…
How else can I get enough vitamin D?
Sunshine is the main source of vitamin D (though make sure you use the best sun protection when you are soaking in those rare rays).
But what about during the winter months in the UK? “Spending 20-30 minutes between 11am and 3pm in the sun each day from April to September should enable us to make enough vitamin D to meet our requirements,” says Wakeman. “But for the rest of the year, we have a much heavier reliance on dietary sources.”
Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency, according to world-renowned dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad, includes fatigue, muscle pain and weakness, weight gain, poor concentration, restless sleep, and headaches.
If you’re worried, your GP can do a blood test to check your levels.
Does a Vitamin D deficiency affect your skin?
Short answer: yes. Here, doctor Clare Morrison of MedExpress reveals the five signs that your skin might be calling out for more vitamin D.
“Much like all organs, skin needs vital vitamins to function properly, and vitamin D is one of them. Vitamin D is primarily synthesised in skin which is exposed to UV light, if not achieved by diet or supplements. A dull complexion can be a sign of a lack of Vitamin D. Your complexion may appear slightly grey, your skin not as plump or supple as usual, and you may also have darker under eye circles, this is because the skin needs Vitamin D for the skin cells to regenerate properly and remain healthy.”
“Vitamin D can reduce inflammation on your skin, which therefore means fighting against skin condition such as acne and rosacea. Due to its action on your blood insulin response, your acne breakouts could be vastly improved too, this lowering of inflammation will also help with your general skin health too.”
“Vitamin D acts as an antioxidant, meaning that it’s able to help against fine lines and wrinkles. This vitamin helps your body to fight off free radicals which are thought to cause lines on our skin and the general deterioration that comes with age. A lack of vital vitamin D sources could mean our wrinkles become appear much deeper and more visible, a lack of vitamin D may also may mean that we develop new wrinkles at a much quicker rate.”
“One tell-tale skin sign of a vitamin D deficiency is dry, itchy skin on the face, which may occur all over or on areas such as cheeks, chin and forehead. In some severe cases, those with a deficiency may also develop eczema, this is thought to be caused by an immune system dysfunction. Studies have shown that vitamin D can be effective in its treatment whether the vitamin comes from direct sunlight, supplement or a topical skin application.”
“A deficiency in vitamin D can cause your skin to sweat and is considered to be one of the first signs of a problem. You will sweat all over your body, including your face which can cause your skin to become dry and irritated, as well as increasing your chances of breakouts – so upping your vitamin D could help.”
Can Vitamin D boost fertility?
Did you know? Sunlight can actually boost fertility, according to new research. The findings claim that vitamin D can balance sex hormones in women and further improve sperm count in men, with the conclusion suggesting some couples could be undergoing unnecessary and costly fertility treatments when spending time in the sunshine could prevent the need for them.
The researchers at the Medical University of Graz in Austria found that women ovulate less and their eggs have a reduced chance of implanting in the womb in the winter months. “The vast majority of people in this country – around 86 per cent – are getting less than the optimum levels,” says Oliver Gillie, director of the Health Research Forum.
Leading fertility expert, Zita West, agrees. “Vitamin D is becoming increasingly important for fertility,’ she says. ‘Having done over 800 vitamin D tests, we have found that around 70 per cent of our clients are deficient. Vitamin D deficiency is linked to obesity, polycystic ovaries and immune disorders.”
Gullie advises couples trying to get pregnant to arrange a sunshine holiday or spend time in the garden this summer before going down the expensive route of IVF.
Does Vitamin D affect the pill?
Speaking about fertility, one study found that being on the contraceptive pill can increase your levels of vitamin D by up to 20%. It’s not as much as the 50% to 70% that a supplement offers, but is especially good news for women in the UK where, according to Public Health England, one in five British adults are not getting enough vitamin D due to the lack of bright sunshine here.
This information is particularly important if you’re looking to conceive. If a woman already has low vitamin D levels, coming off the pill may cause a potentially harmful drop to an even lower level. Vitamin D is important for both you and your baby, as it’s needed for foetal skeletal growth so check with your doctor whether you need to take extra supplements and it’s worth considering upping your intake of the below Vitamin D foods, as well.
Is there such a thing as having too much vitamin D?
It’s rare. Consuming too much vitamin D is very rare. “It shouldn’t be a problem because your body only makes as much vitamin D as it needs,” says nutrition expert Wakeman.
“Vitamin D toxicity is uncommon and usually only affects people who have been taking vitamin D supplements well above the recommended dosage for several months.”
Am I at risk of Vitamin D deficiency?
Mel Wakeman adds that in November 2014, NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) produced guidelines that recommend certain at-risk groups take a daily vitamin D supplement. These include:
1. All pregnant and breastfeeding women are at risk of vitamin D deficiency.
2. All babies and young children from 6 months to 5 yrs should take a daily supplement containing vitamin D in the form of vitamin drops. But, babies fed up to a pint of infant formula will not need vitamin drops as the formula is already fortified.
3. Breastfed infants may need to receive drops containing vitamin D from one month of age, if their mother has not taken vitamin D supplements throughout pregnancy.
4. People aged 65 years and over and people who are not exposed to much sun should also take a daily vitamin D supplement.
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From Hollywood and Venice Beach to its famous museums and galleries, the city of angels is never lacking in entertainment opportunities.
But if you’re looking for something a little different, why not check out some of the weirder ways there are to have fun in LA?
The Bradbury Building
Wondering what to do in LA as Sci-Fi fan? Check out the Bradbury building. Despite its name, this architectural wonder was not named after the famous Science Fiction writer, Ray Bradbury. Though Bradbury was a friend of the Sci-fi publisher son of the designer, the moniker is just a coincidence.
The design of the building was, however, inspired by a sci-fi novel. With its wrought-iron staircases and open-caged elevators, its visual appeal has attracted filmmakers and other creators—Most notably parts of Blade Runner were filmed here.
Looking for art beyond what can be found in the museums in LA? Check out this colorful private art installation. This sculpture can be found at the artist’s Echo Park home.
Randlett Lawrence created this piece of glass, beads and wire over an entire decade and plans to continue expanding it until it wraps around the entire house. The work stands as a tribute to the multi-cultural community the artist lives in.
Keep in mind that visits are by appointment only. Randy, as he’s known, shows the sculpture on weekends and at times of day when the light hits the glass just right.
The Echo Park Time Travel Mart
Wanting to do a little shopping? While you’re in Echo Park check out this market/tutoring center.
At this quirky spot, you can pick up time travel themed items such as Barbarian Repellent and Robot Emotions. You can also quench your thirst with a Time-Freezy Hyper Slush frozen drink.
Best of all this market is linked to a non-profit that inspires and tutors youth in creative writing and you can even purchase works from the students there.
Museum of Illusions
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What is focus in photography
The definition of camera focus, in simple words, is just making the selected part of the photo sharp. It is closely connected with the notion of the depth of field, as the latter describes how “deep” the focus is and how many “layers” of the picture are sharp and distinct.
There are two main types of focus: manual and auto ones. Technically, to focus on an object, a device must move its inner parts, mirrors and/or a sensor. From the artistic point of view, there may be deep, shallow and selective focus photography, but in this article we are mostly interested in technical details and peculiarities.
Auto focus and its types
Auto focus, as the very term implies, is the process when a cam or a lens adjusts the sharpness automatically, with the help of an in-built motor.
There are two ways to use it. The most popular one — just press the shutter button halfway. Usually after it the cam will “beep” or the grid at your viewfinder will change color. Another way – use a special back button, but be aware that not all the digital cameras have one.
- Single Area AF. Fixes a focus at the chosen object at the set distance. If you approach your model or step back, the focus will be lost. So you’d better use it for shooting stable objects, for example, landscapes or portraits.
- Continuous AF. This mode allows you to keep the selected object “in gunsights”, even if it’s moving. It’s the best choice for shooting sports events or wildlife. To use it, press the shutter button halfway and hold it while following the object, when you are ready, just press it till the end.
- Multi-Area AF. You may choose which areas must be in focus. The exact quantity of these points depends on the camera model. Some devices even have special “Eyes-focus”, “Group-focus” and other modes.
- Predictive AF. Sometimes objects are moving so fast that you just can’t “catch” them in the focus, as there is still a time lag between a shutter release and actually taking a picture. This mode considers it and focuses not on the object, but on the place, where it will be in a sec.
To focus your camera manually, just adjust the ring on the lens till the image in the viewfinder is clear and sharp. Manual focus camera mode may come in handy if there is poor lighting or you shoot something bleak, without a distinct contrast, so the gadget can’t catch a focus automatically.
Recompose your photo. Cameras tend to focus on the central part, which is not coherent with the Rule of Thirds. To avoid it, just press the shutter button half-way when the needed object is at the centre of the frame, move your cam to recompose the image while holding the button and hit it the whole way down.
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- Choose where to focus. You may not only focus on quite unconventional zones, but also de-focus your photo, adding some Bokeh effect. Be creative!
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Interview: Joyce Chong
Luca Curci talks with Joyce Chong during FRAGMENTED IDENTITIES, second appointment of BORDERS Art Fair 2020, at THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space and at Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello.
I am a sustainably conscious designer who graduated in Fashion Design (BA). Clothing is an impactful resource that we wear daily and it can easily affect our emotions which is why I am highly interested in the psychology behind garments and textiles. I admire brands and those who have a story behind each of their clothing and shows who made their clothes as I feel this gives you more of an attachment to the garment and appreciate the workers. I believe only recently slow fashion and fashion revolution has become noticeable. My goal is to design for a purpose instead of creating for the sake of producing more and adding to the global issue. I want to strive for a positive impact whilst spreading the importance of health and safety in workers and being sustainable. My inspiration came from the upbringing up of children and how they have been neglected. In a lot of cultures and parenthood they do not understand how to discipline and show emotions towards their children which can damage their mentality when they grow up. I was also inspired by children’s toys for silhouettes, the comfort and softness that a child should need to feel loved. I also researched heavily on light and music therapy. This was key because therapies can heal children through their traumatic experience. I have shown what can happen if the mother and the child do connect through love and create a bond that was lost. A child and the parent should be inseparable. It is an unusual concept that every child can understand. We all want to be loved.
Luca Curci – What is art for you?
Joyce Chong – Art is something that is meaningful, it is a way to express how we feel when you are lost for words. I would also say it can act as a coping mechanism for some, it is like therapy.
LC – What are you currently working on?
JC – During the past few months, I have been creating some illustrations for Aberdeen Must Act which is also part of the Europe must act campaign. We aim to raise awareness and demand a humane living for the refugees in Aegean Islands.
LC – Which is the role the artist plays in the society? And the contemporary art?
JC – Each artist has a different approach in society. I believe an artist should have a unique quality that tells us a story about themselves and their own art. It is an opportunity to be heard through art.
LC – Where do you find your inspiration?
JC – My inspiration varies from personal experience, the places I have been to and things I have witnessed. As well as the current issues in politics and the environment. I think through art I became even more engaged in politics and how I can use that to tell a story.
LC – Do visitors’ suggestions enrich yourself and your art?
JC – I think it really depends. As it could be a piece of art that I have been working on months on end and then for someone to tell me it is not the best work can be disheartening. Although, at the time I am disappointed but after taking criticism and repeatedly trying to improve my creations the results are better than before. I was told this by my lectures at university and in the end, it did push me to work harder and produce a better standard of work.
LC – What do you think about the concept of this festival? How did it inspire you?
JC – The concept of this festival brings different knowledge and background of creativity from around the world. I think it is a great platform for designers to get themselves out there like myself. Attending this festival inspired me to try other medias and keep pushing myself to produce something I enjoy.
LC – We were attracted by your last artistic production, has the artwork presented been created for the festival or as a part of preexisting works?
JC – It was created for a competition on Instagram during Covid19. I have never made a video before, and I really enjoyed making it as it was rewarding to see the end result. Perhaps in the future I would get a chance to produce more.
LC – Would you suggest a collaboration with us? What do you think about our services?
JC – A collaboration would be very exciting. I love working with other designers and be inspired with one another as I believe each person brings something unique to the team. There is nothing better than working with a group of creative people who share a similar interest.
LC – Do you think ITSLIQUID GROUP can represent an opportunity for artists?
JC – Yes, definitely. It is always important to be heard so I think ITSLIQUID can provide a voice for artists. This is especially for young individuals who want a career in the creative industry and are unsure where to begin.
LC – Did you enjoy cooperating with us?
JC – Yes, it was my first experience in being featured at an exhibition and I would love to do something similar in the future. Thank you for cooperating with me! | <urn:uuid:e3fb407d-c83c-4b6a-b8be-5ac5d1bd1e3a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.itsliquid.com/interview-joycechong.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571502.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811194507-20220811224507-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.98177 | 1,053 | 1.617188 | 2 |
Even in today’s advance age of technology, there is no doubt that being a woman still has certain limits in a highly patriarchal society. Some business industries and career niches maintain their stance on placing such limitations in their competitive quest. However, such limitations must not put women in the backseat of leadership. Period.
In a highly volatile world, women are being challenged everyday to practice a fierce kind of leadership in the same way men do. This should not be the case as leadership is unique in every individual, more so in different gender orientation. It takes more than brain and brawns to become the best in either professional or entrepreneurial conquests. In what way can women then become every inch a leader that she is? Are there any compelling habits that one should possess to thrive?
While there is no foolproof avenue to become truly effective leaders, there are certain powerful habits that guarantee propelling you to leadership success. Here are 5 of the most notable ones:
Women with unwavering work ethics are known to be highly revered in society. Strong women strongly believe that there is no right way to do a wrong thing and there is no hard way if you do it right. These women leaders stick to the moral way of doing things and do not go around violating good values and principles.
Integrity however, requires strong will power. Sheer determination had always propelled many women of power, particularly those marginalized in society, to succeed in their chosen endeavor. They persist to bend into the mud pit of impossibility. They have a sense of tenacity that makes “no” unacceptable. They defy the odds but do so with honor and honesty. It is best to note though that women leaders who exercise persistence always have contingency plans in place.
There is no such thing as a “walk in the park” to success. It’s a quicksand out there. One moment you are thriving and in a split second, you are spiraling down to oblivion. As a leader, it is of utmost importance to be adaptable. One should be able to perform well on any occasion. Successful women leaders of the past have the ability to morph in whatever situation they are in. This requires due diligence and strength of character—as a guide to never lose who you are deep in the recesses of your soul in your quest for success.
Your creative genius will count a lot when honing your leadership skills. Highly effective women-leaders have the ingenuity or inventiveness to act in dire circumstances effectively. To many entrepreneurs and professionals, this is the habit of making the most out of limited resources. Your knowledge bag will definitely be limited and found wanting over the course of time. Highly successful women never stop in their quest to learn making them more inventive.
Empathy is a woman’s best friend. Women have an integral capacity to offer kindness and consideration. Women-leaders, however, do it in utmost conscientiousness. They do not just offer an excuse or a way out. They hone people that surround them to go beyond their limitations while offering support to those who struggle. Compassion is not about becoming an “enabler” but more of providing a guiding light for others to succeed on their own.
There is one thing that binds all these powerful women-leaders: self-actualization. Women, in their quest, to be break free of the limits set upon them by society at large must have a clear grasp of her full potential through these habits. The key is to never stop learning and to always keep an open mind with convictions made of titanium steel to pave the way for success. | <urn:uuid:ff02e773-ec45-4eea-a501-49cd451fa7fa> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://breakthesilo.com/5-compelling-habits-every-woman-leader-should-possess/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571502.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811194507-20220811224507-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.961486 | 767 | 2.15625 | 2 |
You have an iOS app, Android app, and website. A majority of the text are similar across the platforms, but each platform has different file formats and rules. Translating the text for each platform is also a waste of time and money. What to do?
We've got the solution. But before we explain what OneSky has to offer, let's understand the different file formats and behaviors.
"login_button" = "LOGIN";
|.plist||Data storage in human readable format||
|.xliff||Convenient 1-click format that includes all generated Xcode .strings files (excludes .plist and .stringsdict files)||
<trans-unit id="1"> <segment> <source>David Bowie</source> </segment> </trans-unit>
Apple developers usually convert their .strings files into .xliff files because they are the more standard and adapted format for non-technical translation companies. You can easily generate them on Xcode, combining all of your .strings files into a single .xliff file.
Since OneSky accepts all technical files, both .strings and .xliff can be parsed on our platform for translation, and your decision to convert them is up to your convenience.
Please note that .xliff files do not support plural strings (.stringsdict) or property list values (.plist), which would have to be uploaded in separate files.
All (3) string types:
a) General strings:
<string name="artist">David Bowie</string>
b) Plural strings:
For Android, there is only one .xml file type that can be easily generated on Android Studio.
OneSky Migration Tool
Now that you understand the different file formats for iOS and Android, how can you translate your apps quickly and cost-efficiently?
OneSky has a migration tool that allows you to share translations between projects.
Here is a sample workflow:
- Create iOS project and upload generated iOS (.strings/.stringsdict/.plist) OR (.xliff/.stringsdict/.plist) string files.
- Translate iOS strings on our platform's translation management system (TMS).
- Create a separate Android project and upload base strings.xml files generated from internationalizing your Android app.
- Use migration tool to migrate existing translations from your iOS project to your Android project.
- Only strings with 100% matching content (not string IDs) will be migrated (whitespace and newlines matter)
- Due to different placeholder and pluralization behavior of iOS and Android, strings with placeholders or plural forms will NOT migrate
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Last week, Dr. Carlos Duarte and co-authors released a comprehensive review of the last 30 years of ocean ecosystem recovery projects, in the scientific journal Nature, titled "Rebuilding Marine Life".
These projects have been quite successful, and chart a course of action that reads like the playbook for SeaTrees and its partners. Marine biodiversity can be rebuilt, if we follow the right approach that values both people and ecosystems using the principles of sustainable development.
Key ecosystems are mangrove forests, kelp forests, coral reefs, seagrass meadows and other "blue carbon" ecosystems, which provide resilience and abundant habitats for species.
The cost of restoring these ecosystems globally is estimated to be $10-20 billion per year, which will generate a 10x return on investment from enhanced and sustainable fisheries, tourism, and other economic activity from sustainable development.
What's not to love about that? Well, this outlook depends on humans getting control of climate change, and creating real solutions to prevent catastrophic climate change.
So understand and "wipe out" your carbon footprint, by supporting the most effective carbon sequestering and regenerative ecosystems on the planet: blue carbon. Mangroves, kelps forests, seagrass, and coral reefs.
To learn more, here's a link to the scientific paper published in Nature. Along with several articles in the popular press: | <urn:uuid:edad0688-aca7-43be-81b9-0f171df57279> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://sea-trees.org/es/blogs/in-the-news/nature-the-recovery-of-marine-ecosystems-by-2050-is-a-realistic-goal | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571502.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811194507-20220811224507-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.903702 | 285 | 2.953125 | 3 |
After spending seven years in the finance industry, working her way up the ranks to a senior position at her firm, Livingston had built a nest egg of over $2 million — 40% from investing and 60% from pure savings — allowing her to fulfill a dream she'd held since middle school: early retirement.
"The way I think about it is: If you don't need to work for money, you can do anything you like," she told Business Insider. "If you want to go work at a traditional job, you can, but you don't have to. [Early retirement] is a word I picked up when I was looking at my future way back in middle school and high school."
Livingston landed a lucrative job straight out of college, earning $100,000 a year. However, she was determined to achieve her goal of financial independence and chose to live frugally, squirreling away 70% of her take-home pay into savings. Even as her income rose year after year, she refused to succumb to lifestyle inflation, choosing instead to put even more money toward her retirement goals.
Since making financial independence a reality, Livingston spends her days working on her personal finance blog, The Money Habit, walking her dog along the Hudson River, and making up her schedule as she goes along — all while keeping her and her husband's combined expenses to about $65,000 a year.
As the second-most expensive city in the world, New York is notorious for its exorbitant prices. But as Livingston exemplifies, it's not impossible to enjoy city life without going bankrupt. Here are her four best tips and tricks for saving money in the Big Apple.
1. Identify your big-ticket expenses and cut them back.
The average American spends the bulk of their money on three things: housing, transportation, and food. For Livingston, minimizing these big-ticket items paved the way for her to save at least 70% of her income.
"You really should focus on the biggest needle-movers to your spending," she said.
Though her high salary could have afforded her a much more extravagant apartment, Livingston chose to live with a roommate in a three-floor walk-up on the Upper East Side that cost her $1,050 a month — a reasonable price by New York standards.
"You've just graduated college, you're used to not-the-most-luxurious accommodations," she said. "That was my biggest thing. I know my contemporaries were probably spending $400 to $600 more on rent per month, so that's $7,000 more a year."
Even as her salary increased, Livingston kept her living arrangements modest. She and her husband now share a 300-square-foot one-bedroom apartment in the West Village for $2,400 a month, despite their multimillion-dollar nest egg.
By tackling her biggest expense first, Livingston could save and invest hundreds more per month than her peers. You'd have to cut out 100 lattes a month to achieve the same result.
2. Buy furniture secondhand.
New York's high turnover rate makes it an ideal place to score secondhand goods at dirt-cheap prices, especially through online marketplaces like Craigslist.
"Usually the stuff is less than a year old, just because there are so many people who are moving every year in the city," Livingston said. "There are people in the city for a couple years who then leave."
She routinely purchases her furniture through Craigslist, often for less than 50% of the original sticker price, she says. Livingston says New York's density and fast pace also makes it easy to take chances on pieces that end up being less than perfect.
"You can sell your mistakes really easily," she said. "Every once in a while, I'll buy something and never really use it, and I'll be able to offload it for a decent price."
3. Take advantage of the density of the city.
New York overflows with more bars, restaurants, and coffee shops than a person could visit in their lifetime, offering its residents variety in every sense of the word, from cuisine to atmosphere to price point.
If your apartment is too small to host multiple people, you don't have to head to a place with $16 cocktails to spend time with your friends. Livingston seeks out cheaper places to socialize that are still fun and chic.
"There's so many coffee shops where for $3 or $5 you've got a gorgeous space and something to drink or eat, and you get to hang out with your friends," she said. "I love taking advantage of stuff like that."
4. Think about every purchase in terms of cost per hour.
Livingston's No. 1 piece of advice for saving money comes down to a shift in mindset: Don't take prices at face value, but consider them in the context of how many hours of work it would cost — a strategy she picked up from Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez's book, "Your Money or Your Life."
"If you think about how much you earn and you divide it by the number of hours you work, you get the amount of money per life unit," Livingston said.
Let's say your cost per hour comes out to $20. That means a new $700 iPhone would shake out to 35 hours' worth of work. A $100 night out would be five hours' worth. A $40 blouse would run you two hours' worth. Ask yourself: Is the purchase worth it?
Livingston emphasizes that it's not just money saved — it's money that can be invested and increased.
"If I were to get one point across, it's that if you think of things as not just what you save that day, but having that money work for you and compound, it will totally change the way you spend money," she said.
Cutting out your daily latte isn't just $5 saved in the moment — it's $1,825 per year that could be garnering interest in an investment account. Keep that up for 10 years, add an 8% rate of return, and you have more than $33,000. | <urn:uuid:de8bcc28-face-4fc1-a901-f80fe32d2215> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.businessinsider.com/how-a-28-year-old-retiree-saved-70-of-her-income-in-new-york-city-2017-3?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=referral | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.97712 | 1,278 | 1.859375 | 2 |
Israel is violating the human rights of Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip, the top U.N. official said.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday that Israel’s decision to interrupt the provision of essential services, such as electricity and fuel, to Gaza contravenes its obligations under international humanitarian and human rights toward the territory’s civilian population.
In a statement Ban called on the Israeli government to reconsider its decision, which also includes a declaration that the Gaza Strip is an “enemy entity.”
“There are 1.4 million people in Gaza, including the old, the young and the sick, who are already suffering from the impact of prolonged closure,” he said. “They should not be punished for the unacceptable actions of militants and extremists.”
The statement noted that the United Nations has broad humanitarian responsibilities and is mandated to provide assistance to and meet the humanitarian needs of civilians in Gaza and the West Bank.
Ban added that “the continued indiscriminate rocket fire from Gaza into Israel is unacceptable and I deplore it. I call for it to stop immediately. I understand Israel’s security concerns over this matter.” | <urn:uuid:8d11d05a-49e4-4612-97b4-9057166365ca> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.jta.org/2007/09/20/default/ban-israel-violating-palestinian-rights | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571502.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811194507-20220811224507-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.954456 | 244 | 1.867188 | 2 |
1. Define statistics.
2. Explain the difference between descriptive statistics and inferential
1. Distinguished between population and sample.
2. Determine whether the following statement is a population or a sample:
3. Which of each is a variable, element and measurement? List the data for the variable.
4. Determine whether the given value is a statistics or a parameter.
1. Distinguish between quantitative variables and qualitative variables. Provide one example for each variable.
2. Discuss the difference between discrete variables and continuous variables.
3. Classify the qualitative and quantitative variables:
4. Determine whether the given values are from discrete or continuous data set/variable.
5. What is the level of measurement reflected by the following data?
a) The age of each person in a sample of 50 adults who listen to one of the 1,230 talk radio stations in the United States is:
b) In a survey of 200 luxury-car owners, 100 were from California, 50 from New York, 30 from Illinois, and 20 from Ohio.
6. What is the level of measurement for each of the following variables?
a) Student IQ ratings.
b) Distance students travel to class.
c) Student scores on the first statistics test.
d) A classification of students by state of birth.
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Ecological style in the interior has always attracted designers. But today it is a powerful trend. The meaning of ecological culture is so deep that it can be understood not so much by reason as by intuition. Today the eco-style is one of the most popular. It is in the ecological environment where a person can truly relax from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Dried fruits and vegetables, branches, tree cuts, and things that meet the philosophy of reasonable consumption – we select eco-friendly decor for your home.
- Dried fruits and vegetables
You can decorate the interior with dried fruits and vegetables. Such decor simply fits into the Scandinavian and eco-style, but in order to complement them with classics or minimalism, you will have to pay attention to the presentation. For example, vegetables can be stacked in an elegant golden bowl, and you get a traditional classic still-life painting. Or paint them white to make them an interesting addition to minimalist light space.
Vegetables and fruits must be dried properly so that they do not begin to rot over time. Sliced citrus fruits are easiest to dry. To keep their bright color, use an electric dryer. And if you want decor in a darker and muted color – put the slices in the oven at 100 °C.
- Tree cuts
You can make a beautiful tray, a small coffee table, or a shelf from a sawn piece of tree. Any type of wood is suitable for ordinary decor, and hard wood for cutting boards in the kitchen.
You can find a saw cut at any sawmill or by walking in the parks in the spring – there they often cut off old branches and cut down trunks at this time. Once a suitable piece has been selected, it must be dried. If you want artistic cracks to appear on the tree, look for cuts less than 5 cm thick. File down the surface so it doesn’t leave splinters.
Another way to ecologically decorate the interior is to collect simple pinecones. Wash them, dry them, and paint the part with white paint. It is not necessary to achieve perfect shading, let it be sloppy. Put the pinecones into a nice bowl and add to them walnuts or cinnamon sticks.
- Dry branch
An ordinary branch from the park will be a stylish accent in any interior style. You can attach it to the wall, using a glue gun, or hang it with a transparent fishing line to the cornice. Complement the branch with small details, relying on the style of the interior. For example, if it has a marine theme, you can hang a few seashells.
- Spicy dried flowers
Dried flower mixes can be found in the store or you can pick them yourself. Designers at EssayMap.org share some ideas with mixtures to add into a clear glass vase.
- Coffee beans, cinnamon, dried orange peel.
- Rose petals, dried jasmine flowers, coarse sea salt.
- Dried rosemary, mint, and thyme.
It is not necessary to use only spicy elements in this composition. For beauty, you can add pebbles, glass beads, small twigs, pinecones.
- Findings from flea markets and the attic
By buying items at flea markets and giving them a second life in your home, you are not only complementing your interior with original, one-of-a-kind decor but also contributing to smart consumption. You don’t have to look for familiar decors like paintings or figurines. An old rotary telephone, a turntable, or a metal umbrella stand will look interesting in a modern interior. In the same way, you can give a second life to items that are stored in your attic.
The wreath is a popular eco-accessory for the interior, but very few people make it, since it is a time-consuming process, and the appearance of the wreath can quickly get bored. Try creating a universal base to which you can simply add new dried flowers and branches from time to time. You can use a ready-made hoop from the store. Or make it out of several layers of kraft paper wrapped with tape, and decorate with hay.
Angela Johnson is a leadership consultant. She is also a skilled blogger and content writer who writes content on topics like home interior, education, and self-growth. | <urn:uuid:c4d29194-f62b-4876-b173-b80712d13183> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://pages.stagedhomes.com/7-beautiful-and-simple-ideas-for-eco-friendly-interior-decor/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571190.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810131127-20220810161127-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.92917 | 927 | 1.914063 | 2 |
Production Batches are similar to Production Orders except they are not driven by manufacturer. Production Batches are essentially a production project (standard or by sales orders). Orders to manufacturers, service providers, and material suppliers can be created from here.
On the Production Batches list, you can see these elements:
Name - project name
Status - 3 statuses: created, in production, complete
Received - similar to production orders Received column
Use Production Batches to manage your product's raw material and manufacturing services orders.
Creating Production Batch
To create a Production Batch,
Select Production Batch from your left, vertical menu
Click the plus sign (+) in the center of your screen if it is the first one or the plus sign (+) in the upper right of your screen for future Production Batch Orders.
Note: Unlike Production Orders, you will not see a Manufacturer.
Select your Season, Warehouse and enter your "Due Date"
Select "Standard" if you are producing for your inventory and not against any specific Sales Order.
Or, select "Sales Order" if you want to specify which Sales Orders you want to produce the Production Batch.
Then, click the "Create Production Batch" button at the bottom.
In the example above, we selected 5 Sales Orders with a number of products, our Production Batch only created two line items (Figure 2) because those Sales Orders contained only those two products. The quantities for all 5 Sales Orders were combined.
At the top of the screen (Figure 3), you can specify a Project Name for your Batch. This text will appear on your Production Batch listing later and help you identify the purpose of the batch.
Also, feel free to use the drop down menu from the cogwheel to Apply a blanket discount or Edit the quantities on your Production Batch. When you are done, click the "Next" button to move forward with your batch.
The second section on the screen shown in Figure 3 has 3 tabs:
Materials / Services
These tabs are not clickable. You will move between these tabs by using the "Next" and "Previous" buttons. The remainder of this document will discuss each tab. The first tab, "products" were created for you automatically if you selected "By Sales Order". If you did not select "By Sales Order", you would click the "plus sign" to add them as shown in Figure 4.
Manufacturing Materials & Services
For the Products listed on your Production Batch (Figure 2), you must have already specified your product's raw materials and manufacturing services (Figure 5) within your products. As an example, for the product B0016 that we are including in our Production Batch (Figure 2), we have configured those raw materials and services previously under the B0016 Product. We specified "Sewing" as a Service "Common" to all variations as well as "Soft Silk" and "Sound of Joy 2" raw materials. And, we have added our Raw Materials (raw silk and zipper materials) to the color variations. These are illustrated in Figure 5.
If your Raw Materials and Services for your products were setup correctly under "Manufacturing" for your product, when you click the "Next" Button from the Products tab, you will be taken directly to the Materials/Services for this Production Batch; see Figure 6. If you did not have materials defined, you will be taken directly to the 3rd tab labeled PO. See next section of this document for instructions on the PO tab.
On the Materials/Services screen of your production batch, you can modify your quantities, suppliers and even change the fee for your services from a unit price to a "flat fee" as desired.
Creating Production or Purchase Orders
Once you have validated your Materials/Services (Figure 6) and click "Next" button on the Materials/Services tab or if you did not have Materials/Services defined, you will be taken to the PO tab where you can create Production or Purchase Orders for each supplier (Figure 7).
As shown in Figure 7, all materials and services will be grouped by Supplier and Manufacturer with "Create Purchase Order" or "Create Production Order" next to each. Click on the "Show More" link to the right of the product details of what will be ordered from each vendor.
Note the "Not Assigned Products/Materials" section (Bottom of Figure 6) of your order. For those items, re-validate you have raw materials, services or vendors/suppliers defined correctly.
If the Vendor (Supplier) is the same for some materials and services, they will be added together in the same Purchase order. Specifically, if the Service has the same Vendor (Supplier) it will be included in the Order with the materials. If the Supplier is different, there will be a separate Order for the Services.
Once you have validated all information is correct, click "Create Purchase Order" or "Create Production Order". As you create the Purchase or Production Order for each line item, you will be taken directly to the Purchase or Production Order Order. From there, you can make changes or click "Confirm Order". And, you have a quick path back to your Production Batch using the link in the bottom of the header section so that you can continue creating orders for your line items:
After Confirming your Purchase Orders and/or Production Orders using the Confirm button on the top right as illustrated in Figure 8, you can select Purchase Orders or Production Orders from your main, left vertical menu to see all the Purchase Orders and Production Orders associated with your Production Batch Order as demonstrated in Figure 9:
Click on the "Number" to see the Purchase Order and from within the Purchase Order, you can easily navigate to your Production Batch.
Receiving Deliveries/Complete Orders
As you receive Products from your Production manufacturers, you will need to Create Deliveries. And, for your supplies or services on Purchase Orders, you will still need to mark those as "Complete". And both must be "Checked In" so that your inventory is adjusted accordingly. Once this is done, you are ready to move on to the "Next Steps" of creating your Production Batch Material Pick Tickets.
See Product Batch Material Pick Tickets Knowledge Article
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I wonder what makes the bitcoin network decentralized? Do nodes participate in making the network decentralized? or is it just the miners and all about the hash power to take over the network aka 51%< attack ?
It depends on what you mean by decentralization. There is a technical meaning, and an intuitive one.
I'll talk about the first one first. A decentralized system is one which by design functions and remains secure without the presence of a trusted central party (or parties). I can't tell you what part of Bitcoin makes it have this property - it just happens to be the case that it does, at least under certain assumptions. Both miners and nodes matter. We need miners to avoid a central transaction approves with censorship rights. You avoid the need to trust that miners produce honest blocks by validating their chain yourself (= running a node).
Often the word "decentralization" is used in a much more practical sense, where far more aspects of the design and real-world implementation are included. It's hard to say what this includes, as there isn't a good definition. Does the entire ecosystem just go along with what a single, perhaps small, developer team proposes? That's arguably a form of centralization in practice, but it's one at a social/human layer, not one that is a technical design property of the system. Similarly, does all trading go through one or a few exchanges? That too can be considered a central party if its relevance to the ecosystem becomes too great. The same is true for wallet software for example - if everyone is using the same wallet software that auto-update, then perhaps the person with the keys to push such updates is a centrally trusted party.
I personally dislike this use of the term decentralization as it is far too vague, and unbounded. Are Intel and AMD and ARM central parties, because everyone uses chips produced/designed by them? For this reason I'd reserve the use of the term decentralization for the technical design, and use something like "trust minimization" for all the rest.
'Decentralized' is not a binary distinction. There is no point at which suddenly something is decentralized, or not. For the bitcoin network to function there is some level of decentralization required though, as otherwise the guarantees of censorship resistance will become less strong. Bitcoin is defined from the bottom-up, not the top-down!
Bitcoin full nodes and bitcoin miners are distinct in their function. In short:
A decentralized network of full nodes helps to ensure that the network's rules remain unchanged, as each node will independently verify the network state for it's own purpose. For example, if there weren't a lot of nodes, then a majority of the nodes that did exist could perhaps collude to change the rules (there is nuance to this though).
A decentralized network of miners helps to ensure that bitcoin remains secure and censorship resistant, as a more distributed network hashpower helps to ensure that not single entity (or group of colluding/coerced entities) will be able to perform a majority attack.
Without a sufficient amount of decentralization of both nodes and miners, bitcoin ceases to be very interesting or useful.
What makes the bitcoin network decentralized?
Lot of things together contribute in making Bitcoin decentralized, however most important is requirements to run a fully validating node are low so anyone can do it.
- No premine
- No contentious hard forks to do rollbacks in past because any project or exchange got hacked
- Block limits and scaling in layers
- Proof of Work used for consensus
- Soft fork in 2017 - Segwit and related events
- Nothing official (website, client etc.), founder is anonymous and not active anymore to influence development
- Proposing changes with BIPs, soft forks and involvement of everyone is a decentralized process
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Having allowed its balance sheet to gradually shrink since the start of 2018, the Federal Reserve announced last March that it was ending this phase in September. Episodes of tightness in some money market segments have prompted the central bank to announce new refinancing operations and resume asset purchases in recent weeks. So, is this a fresh round of quantitative easing? The answer is no.
Although the Fed’s balance sheet ballooned from $900 billion to $4,500 billion between 2009 and 2015, it had been on an upward trend for quite some time. From the end of 1994 until the end of 2007, the balance sheet grew by just under 6.0% per annum, almost matching the average nominal growth rate for the economy over the same period. Central banks exert short-term control over interest rates by way of their monopoly over the banking system’s reserves. If reserves are scarce, interbank rates rise, and if they are too abundant, interbank rates fall. Central banks strive to maintain reserves at a level that places the benchmark Fed Funds rate in line with current policy. Although developments over the last decade have created some uncertainty as to the appropriate level of reserves, in hindsight, the situation is now becoming clearer.
Quantitative easing measures have markedly increased central bank reserve levels. When the Fed bought a bond from a bank, it paid that bank by way of credit transfer to that bank’s reserve account. The rising tide of reserves as a result of the Fed’s various rounds of QE has prompted the central bank to develop other instruments for setting short-term interest rates. In normalising its monetary policy, the Fed has logically looked to reduce the size of its balance sheet but has always acknowledged that the various regulatory shifts mean that banking systems must now operate with greater reserves than previously. The tightness seen at the start of September perhaps indicates that the level of reserves had dipped too low. Hence the Fed’s decision to rebuild its balance sheet. By buying short-dated securities, the central bank is confirming that it is not seeking to loosen monetary policy once again, but instead that asset purchases are the most appropriate transmission mechanism for its monetary policy.
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June 2022 was the sixth warmest June on record, emphasizing the worsening effects of climate change. While you may feel helpless, there are steps you can take to help the environment.
One small way you can make a change is to install solar panels on your RV to use when you travel. However, there are common RV solar mistakes that can make your panels less than worth it.
If you’re interested in solar energy for RVs, knowing how to avoid the most common errors can help make your solar panels as productive as possible. Keep reading to learn how to make the most of your system.
1. Guesstimating How Many You Need
There’s nothing worse than investing in solar panels only to find that you don’t have enough to power your lifestyle or, on the flip, overpaying for a system you don’t need. This means your RV solar system budget is higher than it needs to be.
You’ll want to measure how much electricity you consume while in your RV, as this will help you determine how many panels or wattage you’ll need. You also don’t have to fully outfit your RV but buy smaller systems for individual appliances
2. Installing Them Out of Full Sun
If you plan on having your solar panels permanently installed on your RV, you’ll want to ensure they are as effective as possible. This means you’ll waste the full potential of your panel’s capabilities.
You’ll want to ensure your panels are installed in a position where they can receive the most sun possible.
3. Improper Installation
Next, when installing solar systems on your RV, ensuring they are properly installed is crucial to reaping the full benefits of an off-grid system. Even the best solar generators won’t perform to their capabilities if they’re not installed correctly.
This includes installing the panels entirely flat on your roof, which can cause your system to overheat and become less effective. There needs to be airflow under the panels to prevent an increase in temperature.
4. Relying Solely on Panels for Power
Though your solar system provider might seem like the end all be all of your power sources, not having backup power options is one of the most crucial mistakes you can make as an RV owner.
Keeping chargeable batteries on hand can help you at night time, on cloudy days, or during trips where you might not get the amount of sun that you usually would.
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84.4 Questioner: The instrument asked the following question: Ra has implied that the instrument is on a path of martyrdom, but since all die are we not all martyr to something? When, if ever, does martyrdom partake of wisdom?
Ra: I am Ra. This is a thoughtful query. Let us use as exemplar the one known as Jehoshua. This entity incarnated with the plan of martyrdom. There is no wisdom in this plan but rather understanding and compassion extended to its fullest perfection. The one known as Jehoshua would have been less than fully understanding of its course had it chosen to follow its will at any space/time during its teachings. Several times, as you call this measure, this entity had the possibility of moving towards the martyr’s place which was, for that martyr, Jerusalem. Yet in meditation this entity stated, time and again, “It is not yet the hour.” The entity could also have, when the hour came, walked another path. Its incarnation would then have been prolonged but the path for which it incarnated somewhat confused. Thusly, one may observe the greatest amount of understanding, of which this entity was indeed capable, taking place as the entity in meditation felt and knew that the hour had come for that to be fulfilled which was its incarnation.
It is indeed so that all mind/body/spirit complexes shall die to the third-density illusion; that is, that each yellow-ray physical-complex body shall cease to be viable. It is a misnomer to, for this reason alone, call each mind/body/spirit complex a martyr, for this term is reserved for those who lay down their lives for the service they may provide to others. We may encourage meditation upon the functions of the will.
75.16 Questioner: Let me see if I understand, then, how the Orion group finds a chink in this distortion. The entity identifying, or having a distortion of any amount toward martyrdom is then open by its free will to the aid of the Orion group to make it a martyr. Am I correct?
Ra: I am Ra. You are correct only in the quite specialized position in which the instrument finds itself, that is, of being involved in and dedicated to work which is magical or extremely polarized in nature. This group entered this work with polarity but virtual innocence as to the magical nature of this polarity it is beginning to discover.
75.15 Questioner: The chink then, as I understand it, was originally created by the decision of Jesus to take the path of martyrdom? Is this correct?
Ra: I am Ra. This is, in relation to this instrument, quite correct. It is aware of certain over-balances towards love, even to martyrdom but has not yet, to any significant degree, balanced these distortions. We do not imply that this course of unbridled compassion has any fault but affirm its perfection. It is an example of love which has served as beacon to many.
For those who seek further, the consequences of martyrdom must be considered, for in martyrdom lies the end of the opportunity, in the density of the martyr, to offer love and light. Each entity must seek its deepest path.
103.4 Questioner: The instrument asks the question why she lost her joy in the recent past? Would Ra comment, please?
Ra: I am Ra. The instrument made a free-will decision not to address the physical catalyst causing great pain by means of the allopathically prescribed chemical compound which the instrument was sure would be efficacious due to its reliance upon the suggestions of Ra. Thus the catalyst was given in a more complete form. The outer service to others became nearly impossible, causing the entity to experience once again the choice of the martyr; that is, to put value in a fatal action and die or to put value on consciousness of the creation and of the One Creator and, thereby, live. The instrument, through will, chose the latter path. However, the mind and mental/emotional distortions did not give the support to this decision necessary to maintain a state of unity which this entity normally experiences and has experienced since its incarnation’s beginnings.
Since this catalyst has been accepted, the work begun to remove distortions blocking the indigo ray might well be continued apace.
106.4 Questioner: How serious and critical is this renal problem? Is drinking liquids (I assume water is the best) the only thing we can do for that, or is there something else?
Ra: I am Ra. Note the interrelationship of mind and body complexes. This is one example of such interweaving of the design of catalyst and experience. The period of renal delicacy is serious, but only potentially. Should the instrument desire to leave this incarnational experience the natural and non-energized opportunity to do so has been in-built just as the period during which the same entity did, in fact, leave the incarnational experience and then return by choice was inlaid.
However, the desire to leave and be no more a portion of this particular experiential nexus can and has been energized. This is a point for the instrument to ponder and an appropriate point for the support group to be watchful in regards to care for the instrument. So are mind and body plaited up as the tresses of hair of a maiden.
The nature of this entity is gay and sociable so that it is fed by those things we have mentioned previously: the varieties of experience with other-selves and other locations and events being helpful, as well as the experience of worship and the singing, especially of sacred music. This entity chose to enter a worshipful situation with a martyr’s role when first in this geographical location. Therefore, the feeding by worship has taken place only partially. Similarly the musical activities, though enjoyable and therefore of a feeding nature, have not included the aspect of praise to the Creator.
The instrument is in a state of relative hunger for those spiritual homes which it gave up when it felt a call to martyrdom and turned from the planned worship at the location you call the Cathedral of St. Philip. This too shall be healed gradually due to the proposed alteration in location of this group.
92.3 Questioner: We have been attempting to figure out how to provide the instrument with the swirling water, which we hope to do very soon. Is there any other thing that we can do to improve this situation?
Ra: I am Ra. Continue in peace and harmony. Already the support group does much. There is the need for the instrument to choose the manner of its beingness. It has the distortion, as we have noted, towards the martyrdom. This can be evaluated and choices made only by the entity.
42.6 Questioner: In the last session you made the statement that “We, that is Ra, spent much time/space in the fifth density balancing the intense compassion gained in fourth density.” Could you expand on this concept with respect to what we were just discussing?
Ra: I am Ra. The fourth density, as we have said, abounds in compassion. This compassion is folly when seen through the eyes of wisdom. It is the salvation of third density but creates a mismatch in the ultimate balance of the entity.
Thus we, as a social memory complex of fourth density, had the tendency towards compassion even to martyrdom in aid of other-selves. When the fifth-density harvest was achieved we found that in this vibratory level flaws could be seen in the efficacy of such unrelieved compassion. We spent much time/space in contemplation of those ways of the Creator which imbue love with wisdom.
75.14 Questioner: The instrument would like to know why twice at the “Benedictus” portion of the music that she practices did she experience what she believes to be a psychic attack?
Ra: I am Ra. This is not a minor query. We shall first remove the notations which are minor. In the vibrating, which you call singing, of the portion of what this instrument hallows as the Mass which immediately precedes that which is the chink called the “Hosanna” there is an amount of physical exertion required that is exhausting to any entity. This portion of which we speak is termed the “Sanctus.” We come now to the matter of interest.
When the entity Jehoshua* decided to return to the location called Jerusalem for the holy days of its people it turned from work mixing love and wisdom and embraced martyrdom which is the work of love without wisdom.
The “Hosanna,” as it is termed, and the following “Benedictus,” is that which is the written summation of what was shouted as Jehoshua came into the place of its martyrdom. The general acceptance of this shout, “Hosanna to the son of David! Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” by that which is called the church has been a misstatement of occurrence which has been, perhaps, unfortunate for it is more distorted than much of the so-called Mass.
There were two factions present to greet Jehoshua, firstly, a small group of those which hoped for an earthly king. However, Jehoshua rode upon an ass stating by its very demeanor that it was no earthly king and wished no fight with Roman or Sadducee*.
The greater number were those which had been instructed by rabbi and elder to make jest of this entity, for those of the hierarchy feared this entity who seemed to be one of them, giving respect to their laws and then, in their eyes, betraying those time-honored laws and taking the people with it.
The chink for this instrument is this subtle situation which echoes down through your space/time and, more than this, the place the “Hosanna” holds as the harbinger of that turning to martyrdom. We may speak only generally here. The instrument did not experience the full force of the greeting which it correctly identified during the “Hosanna” due to the intense concentration necessary to vibrate its portion of that composition. However, the “Benedictus” in this particular rendition of these words is vibrated by one entity. Thus the instrument relaxed its concentration and was immediately open to the fuller greeting.
81.8 Questioner: What could be the result of this continued wearying effect after a long period?
Ra: I am Ra. You ask a general query with infinite answers. We shall over-generalize in order to attempt to reply.
One group might be tempted and thus lose the very contact which caused the difficulty. So the story would end.
Another group might be strong at first but not faithful in the face of difficulty. Thus the story would end.
Another group might choose the path of martyrdom in its completeness and use the instrument until its physical body complex failed from the harsh toll demanded when all energy was gone.
This particular group, at this particular nexus, is attempting to conserve the vital energy of the instrument. It is attempting to balance love of service and wisdom of service, and it is faithful to the service in the face of difficulty. Temptation has not yet ended this group’s story.
We may not know the future, but the probability of this situation continuing over a relatively substantial period of your space/time is large. The significant factor is the will of the instrument and of the group to serve. That is the only cause for balancing the slowly increasing weariness which will continue to distort your perceptions. Without this will the contact might be possible but finally seem too much of an effort.
103.8 Questioner: I didn’t mean to cover previously covered material. I meant to add any of this to specifically focus on at this time, the best possible thing that we or the instrument could do to improve these energies, the salient activity.
Ra: I am Ra. Before responding we ask your vigilance during pain flares as the channel is acceptable but is being distorted periodically by the severe physical distortions of the yellow-ray, chemical body of the instrument.
Those salient items for the support group are praise and thanksgiving in harmony. These the group has accomplished with such a degree of acceptability that we cavil* not at the harmony of the group.
As to the instrument, the journey from worth in action to worth in esse* is arduous. The entity has denied itself in order to be free from that which it calls addiction*. This sort of martyrdom, and here we speak of the small but symbolically great sacrifice of the clothing, causes the entity to frame a selfhood in poorness which feeds unworthiness unless the poverty is seen to be true richness. In other words, good works for the wrong reasons cause confusion and distortion. We encourage the instrument to value itself and to see that its true requirements are valued by the self. We suggest contemplation of true richness of being.
44.1 Questioner: The instrument had some question as to her vitality. We were having a hard time appraising it. Is it possible for you to comment on this?
Ra: I am Ra. We scan this instrument and find that we may be of service without infringement due to this instrument’s decision to abide by the most careful appraisal possible rather than the most desired.
We have been surprised that we have been able to maintain contact on a regular basis during this most intense period of negatively influenced interference. Sexual energy transfers have at some workings given this instrument additional vital resources upon which to draw. However, this is not so at this working and, therefore, the will of the instrument drives its bodily complex. This instrument has no judgment about this service. The faculty of will, while recognized as most central and valuable, could in this application cause serious distortion in bodily complex of the instrument. May we note that martyrdom is not necessarily helpful. We ask this instrument to examine these thoughts, judge, and discriminate the possible truth of them, and if they be deemed true we suggest this instrument release the power of judgment to the support group whose interests are balanced far more than this instrument’s. Allow decisions to be made without expectation or attachment to the outcome. Our hopes, may we say, for long-term contact through this instrument depend upon its maturing ability to be of service to other-selves by accepting their help and thus remaining a viable instrument.
May we thank the questioner for allowing us to speak to this point, for we were aware of the distortions incumbent upon one whose will to serve is not regulated by knowledge of limitations of bodily complex distortion.
104.3 Questioner: The instrument has determined that the unwise use of her will is its use without the joy and faith components and constitutes martyrdom. Would Ra comment on that, please?
Ra: I am Ra. We are pleased that the entity has pondered that which has been given. We would comment as follows. It is salubrious for the instrument to have knowledge which is less distorted towards martyrdom and which is rich in promise. The entity which is strong to think shall either be strong to act or that which it has shall be removed. Thus manifestation of knowledge is an area to be examined by the instrument.
We would further note that balancing which, in this entity’s case, is best accomplished in analysis and manifestation seated with the contemplation of silence, may be strengthened by manifested silence and lack of routine activity. We may go no further than this recommendation of regularized leisure, and desire that the entity discover the fundamental truths of these distortions as it will.
105.2 Questioner: Sorry that we have to ask so many maintenance questions. We seem to be in a confused condition now with respect to our abilities to continue in the direction we wish to with questioning on the archetypical mind.
I feel it necessary to ask what the cause of the symmetrical welts on the instrument’s back [is], and is there anything further that we can do to heal the instrument of any conditions, including these welts or their cause?
Ra: I am Ra. The welting is a symptom of that which has been a prolonged psychic greeting. The opportunity for this entity to experience massive allergic reaction from streptococcal and staphylococcal viruses* has been offered in hopes that this entity would wish to leave the incarnation. The previous occurrence of this state of the mind complex occurring upon, in your time-numbering system, the ninth month, the twelfth day, of your present planetary solar revolution caught your fifth-density companion unprepared. The entity is now prepared.
There have been two instances wherein this entity could have started the reaction since the first opportunity was missed. Firstly, the opportunity to separate self from other-self in connection with the choosing of an house. Secondly, the possible vision of self separated from other-self in regard to the dissolving of mundane bonds concerning the leaving of this dwelling. Both opportunities were met by this entity with a refusal to separate self from other-self with further work also upon the indigo-ray level concerning the avoidance of martyrdom while maintaining unity in love.
Thusly, this instrument has had its immunal defenses breached and its lymphatic system involved in the invasion of these viri. You may see some merit in a purging of the instrument’s yellow-ray, chemical body in order to more quickly aid the weakened body complex in its attempt to remove these substances. Techniques include therapeutic enemas or colonics, the sauna once or twice in a day, and the use of vigorous rubbing of the integument for the period of approximately seven of your diurnal periods.
We speak not of diet, not because it might not aid, but because this entity ingests small quantities of any substance and is already avoiding certain substances, notably fresh milk and oil.
100.3 Questioner: Would Ra please comment?
Ra: I am Ra. As has been previously noted, the instrument has the propensity for attempting to exceed its limits. If one considers the metaphysical or time/space aspect of an incarnation, this is a fortunate and efficient use of catalyst as the will is constantly being strengthened and, further, if the limitations are exceeded in the service of others the polarization is also most efficient.
However, we perceive the query to speak to the space/time portion of incarnational experience and in that framework would again ask the instrument to consider the value of martyrdom. The instrument may examine its range of reactions to the swirling waters. It will discover a correlation between it and other activity. When the so-called aerobic exercise is pursued no less than three of your hours, and preferably five of your hours, should pass betwixt it and the swirling waters. When the walking has been accomplished a period of no less than, we believe, forty of your minutes must needs transpire before the swirling waters and preferably twice that amount of your space/time.
It is true that some greeting has encouraged the dizziness felt by the instrument. However, its source is largely the determination of the instrument to remain immersed in the swirling waters past the period of space/time it may abide therein without exceeding its physical limits.
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The Governor of the Bank of Portugal, Mário Centeno, has admitted that the Euro Zone could face a period of stagflation and high interest rates as a result of the invasion of Ukraine.
Mário Centeno, the Portuguese central bank governor, told Bloomberg: “I am convinced that the economic growth we have seen will be maintained.
Nevertheless, a scenario close to stagflation is not beyond the realm of possibilities that we could face, and we will need to adjust our policies for this.”
Stagflation is characterised by slow economic growth and relatively high unemployment – or economic stagnation – which is at the same time accompanied by rising prices (i.e. inflation). Stagflation can be alternatively defined as a period of inflation combined with a decline in the gross domestic product (GDP).
Centeno says that ECB signals made recently that the EU’s monetary policy is getting back to normal were “favourable”, but recognises that the impact of the war in Ukraine has created enormous uncertainty in relation to the next decisions from the European central bank which will meet on March 10.
The central bank has been under pressure to tighten monetary policy to slow rising prices in the euro zone which has seen inflation rise to 5%, a historic maximum since the introduction of the single currency.
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Bed bugs are usually nocturnal and survive on blood. Critical health problems are caused by insect bites. Bed bug bites are allergy symptoms, skin rashes, and other psychological effects.
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Elimination of Rodents – Rats and mice are more common in homes, especially in colder areas. Once settled in a certain place, these rodents are easy to breed. Getting rid of them once they become established in the house or building becomes a more difficult task.
Mice eat wires easily. Therefore, it is very important to clean mice and rats from homes, buildings, and facilities to keep important documents, records, and cables safe and secure.
Voles are smaller than percent but look like mice. Rats are usually attracted to eating plants and tend to eat plant roots until the plant dies. To protect your garden and plants, it is very important to eliminate mice from your home and office.
Every household should use effective pest control products to get rid of insects and rodents such as rats, mice, rats, flies, bed bugs, spiders, and more. The internet provides an excellent resource for finding good suppliers who offer effective pest control products.
Pests are one of the main problems that homeowners have to deal with. These include cockroaches, rats, ants and spiders. And, one of the most common pests that homeowners find in their homes is termites. Of course, individuals can invest in products on the market to get rid of them.
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If you are new to working from home, here’s what I’ve learned:
- 80% of communication really is non-verbal. Turn on video during your conferencing calls.
- If you are working from home full time, you need to ensure your seat supports your posture and that you take regular breaks from your screen, even if it means just looking up from time to time.
- If your step count has dropped significantly, devise a regular way to keep moving.
- Take some time to just chat to someone in your household or grab a virtual coffee with a colleague or friend. Remote working should not make you feel alone.
- Look at your diary and re-imagine how it could work, just switching to digital may not be the only answer.
- Dogs bark, kids cry – there are many distractions, we all have lives. Make people comfortable with this, I have noticed a mild professional stigma. Homeworking is cool, I’ve been doing it for years, you just have to stay motivated.
Anything to add? Please add your comments below to get the conversation started.
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Construction employment was unchanged from May 2016 to June 2016, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. However, the association said an increase in hourly pay and longer workweeks, along with shrinking numbers of unemployed construction workers, suggests contractors would hire more workers if they were available.
Association officials also said the lack of available qualified workers for firms to hire appears to be holding back employment growth and urged Congress to pass legislation to reform and increase funding for career and technical education.
"Construction employment stalled in June after declining in April and May, but unemployment among construction workers is at a 16-year low, while average hourly earnings have accelerated for the past three months and average weekly hours are very high," said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. "These indicators, along with reports from contractors, suggest there is a dearth of qualified workers to hire, not a deliberate pullback in hiring. Indeed, construction activity and employment should continue to outpace the overall economy in the remainder of 2016."
Construction employment totaled 6,643,000 in June, matching the level in May. Industry employment dipped by 6,000 in April and 16,000 in May. Despite the decreases, employment in the sector increased by 217,000, or 3.4% over the past year, compared to 1.7% for total nonfarm payroll employment.
Average hourly earnings, a measure of wages and salaries for all workers, increased 2.8% in construction over the past year to $28.13 in June. Both earnings and average weekly hours for all workers in construction— 39.2 hours in June—have increased in the past three months even as employment tapered off, Simonson said. He noted that the 417,000 unemployed jobseekers in June who last worked in the construction industry and the 4.6% unemployment rate for those individuals were the lowest June levels since 2000.
Residential construction — comprising residential building and specialty trade contractors — added 2,300 jobs in June and 134,000, or 5.5%, compared to a year ago. Nonresidential construction — building, specialty trades, and heavy and civil engineering construction firms — lost 1,500 jobs for the month but gained 83,000 employees compared to June 2015, a 2.1% rise.
Association officials said the new employment data appears to indicate that shortages of qualified workers are undermining the construction sector's ability to grow. Noting that this inability to hire will hinder broader economic growth, they urged Congress to reauthorize and reform the Carl D. Perkins Act to provide the flexibility and funding needed to allow schools to set up career and technical education programs to prepare future construction workers.
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18 November 2019
‘Charlie Boar Seamount’ has been officially accepted by the sub-committee on Undersea Feature Names (SCUFN) as the name for the newly mapped seamount 30 nautical miles South East of St Helena.
The name ‘Charlie Boar’ was put forward by Mia Henry of Jamestown, the winning entrant in a competition run earlier on the Island this year by SHG and St Helena Tourism. ‘Charlie Boar’ was the nickname of Mia’s Grandpa, a well-known seafarer on St Helena.
The proposed name was submitted to the SCUFN on behalf of the Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha on 4 March 2019 by Dr Martin Collins from the British Antarctic Survey, reviewed at the SCUFN32 meeting, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in August and officially accepted on Monday, 11November 2019. The seamount was mapped during a joint Blue Belt Programme/British Antarctic Survey of St Helena and Tristan da Cunha waters back in 2018. During the marine survey scientists also studied the biodiversity on the seabed floor using a camera system and collected biological specimens from the waters using scientific nets.
“There were a few people who had suggested that the seamount be given this name and in thinking about ‘Papa’s’ life, it felt right and writing my competition entry came easily. It helped to know that others were in support of this.
“The name itself could only be ‘Charlie Boar’ as this was how he was known, particularly within the fishing and boating community. Whenever somebody had a question about the sea; be it the conditions, fishing, land marks or history, they were referred to ‘Charlie Boar’, as everybody associated him with the sea.
“I spent a lot of my childhood ‘out in the boat’ with ‘Papa’ and one of my fondest memories is being a part of the flotilla that welcomed the RMS for the first time.I guess it was then natural for me to become a seafarer also.
“My family and I are very happy that the naming is now official and can’t wait to see it in black and white on the chart – a symbol of Charlie Boar’s love of the sea.
“We hope that the rest of the Island, and the team responsible for the discovery of, will share in our celebration of the Charlie Boar seamount.”
Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook added:
“The discovery of this seamount was a very special achievement and what better way could there be but to name it after a well-known seafarer from St Helena. His family and all on this Island are delighted by this international recognition.”
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Title: Other words for home.
Author: Jasmine Warga.
Publisher: Balzer + Bray.
Page count: 332.
Release day: May 7th 2019.
Genre: Middle grade, poetry.
Rating: 4.5 stars.
What is it about? (Summary from GoodReads)
I am learning how to be
at the same time.
Jude never thought she’d be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives.
At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven’t quite prepared her for starting school in the US—and her new label of “Middle Eastern,” an identity she’s never known before. But this life also brings unexpected surprises—there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude might just try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is.
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Jude moved to America together with her mom and unborn sibling. It is almost heart breaking to see her worries about her family and friends back in Syria. She shouldn’t even have to think about things like that.
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COVID Legal USA is a team of paralegals, researchers, legal writers and data engineers.
via The Covid Blog, Official Blog of Covid Legal USA. Vaccines are the leading causes of coincidences. Stay vigilant!
Vaccine skepticism and hesitancy
An October 2020 survey of 13,000 nurses found that only 34% would voluntarily submit to a Pfizer, Moderna or other experimental COVID vaccine . Another 36% said they could definitely not take the shot, and 31% were unsure. A December 2020 survey by the Pew Research Center found that nearly 40% of all Americans probably or definitely will not take the needle . The skepticism and hesitancy revolves around the emergency use authorization (EUA) for these experimental vaccines by the Food and Drug Administration. This arbitrary power for the FDA commissioner was put on full display since COVID appeared.
The agency issued a sensible and justifiable EUA for hydroxychloroquine on March 28, 2020. There are currently 230 studies, including 164 peer reviewed studies, showing vastly lower disease progression and death rate for COVID patients in both early and late stages . Despite this overwhelming evidence of HCQ’s effectiveness and minimal to no adverse effects, the FDA revoked the EUA in June, saying “the known and potential benefits of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine no longer outweigh the known and potential risks for the authorized use” . Despite all the very serious adverse effects of the Pfizer, Moderna and other vaccines, including death, the FDA continues authorizing emergency use thereof. Further, Pfizer and Moderna shots do not fit the legal and medical definition of “vaccine,” and should not be referred to as such.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued updated guidance paving the way for employers to force mandatory vaccines . Workers are thus left to fend for themselves to protect the sanctity of their bodies and well-being.
Arbitrary lockdowns destroying livelihoods, small businesses
The September 2020 Yelp Economic Impact Report found that nearly 100,000 U.S. small business were forced to shutdown permanently due to COVID lockdowns, stay-at-home orders, and the subsequent economic damage caused by said measures . Small business owners in several states, including California , Minnesota , and Oregon , have sued mayors and governors for arbitrarily and unfairly enforcing shutdown orders.
There have been many positive developments in these fights, providing hope for individual small business owners. A federal judge in Kansas ruled in April that the governor’s order limiting in-person church services violated the First Amendment . The United States Supreme Court struck down restrictions on in-person religious services in California and New York as well . Individual small business owners are also fighting back and winning against unconstitutional, arbitrary lockdowns that are destroying their livelihoods .
The burden is on the individual small business owners to take the fight to the state.
Your strongest advocate is yourself
COVID Legal USA is a team of paralegals, researchers, legal writers and data engineers. We understand that every case related to COVID restrictions – be it shutdowns, masks, mandatory vaccines, etc. – is unique and specific to local and state mandates. We’ve created a high-tech database and intuitive algorithms that act together as a robot-advisor and document preparation tool. Most Americans fighting for their livelihoods simply do not know where to turn or how to fight these battles. COVID Legal USA is your ally, your assistant and your advocate in these trying times.
Further, there are few attorneys willing to step into these cases related to COVID, vaccines, and lockdowns due to the sensitive nature. COVID Legal USA gives you the confidence and resources to fight back against arbitrary, unconstitutional, dangerous mandates issued by local, state and federal government.
Brian Wilkins is the Founder of COVID Legal USA and Editor-in-Chief of The COVID Blog.
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Brian A. Wilkins
c/o COVID Legal USA
304 S. Jones Blvd. #1576
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Q: Is COVID Legal USA a law firm?
A: NO. COVID Legal USA is a team of paralegals, legal writers, researchers, retired attorneys and database technicians. We cannot represent you in any legal matters. We do not form attorney-client relationships. Our state-of-the-art system allows you to prepare your own legal documents, learn your local laws and procedures, and represent yourself in these matters fast and efficiently.
Q: How exactly does COVID Legal USA work then?
A: We’ve compiled massive troves of legal documents, court decisions, rules of civil procedure, rules of evidence, etc. and feed them into a highly-intelligent, interactive database. As of March 2021, there are over one million pages of electronic documents that our algorithms read and match based on the information you give them.
Q: I don’t know anything about law. How can I represent myself to avoid mandatory vaccines?
A: We’ve fed thousands of state and federal court decisions related to mandatory vaccines, Emergency Use Authorizations, etc. Our paralegals can help you with legal jargon, definitions, etc. so you understand what to search and how to search it in building your case. But our algorithms are very intuitive and we’ve organized the databases so anyone who can read at an eighth-grade level should be fine utilizing it.
Q: Can COVID Legal USA help anyone in any state?
A: We’re building our databases in real-time. As of March 2021, we have enough data to serve about 15 states. When a new client comes to us from a state we have yet to build, we dispatch our paralegals and lawyers to gather thousands of documents specific to your state. Our programmers then must build the database to make it searchable. We can do every state. But costs are a bit higher if we have to build that states database and algorithms from scratch. But once it’s built, we continually add to it and you have forever access to the database.
Q: Can I use the COVID Legal USA platform for cases that have nothing to do with COVID mandates?
A: Eventually, yes. But right now, we’re focusing on COVID mandates.
Q: How much do your services cost?
A: Depends. Some people are afraid to use the database or think they cannot use it themselves. We do questionnaires and interviews that allow us to feed your information into the platform and provide you guides, forms, etc. from there. A simple document or research done by us can be as little as $99. Access to the full system varies depending on how far along we are building the database for your respective state.
Q: So let’s say my employer makes me wear masks at work. What can I do?
A: You’ll enter your city, state, occupation, text of the mandate you’re fighting and some other information. Our system provides you documents prepared by other attorneys for related cases. Court documents are public record. Some states allow free copies and access. Others charge fees. But, for instance, if you need to see what a Notice of Claim looks like in your state, you’ll enter that information and our system matches your query with our data. You may, for instance, get five claim notices filed as exhibits by five different attorneys in five different cases. The point is for you to LEARN what is happening so you can do it yourself.
Q: But I cannot understand all that legal jargon. I cannot do this.
A: COVID Legal USA has a neat function called “COVID translate.” It works very similar to Google translate. Essentially we take those complex documents and turn them into easily-readable literature with a click of a button. We’re still working on this feature. But it’s pretty cool and so far, our clients like it.
Q: Who owns COVID Legal USA?
A: Brian A. Wilkins is the founder of COVID Legal USA. He’s a journalist and paralegal who’s work in and around law firms for two decades. Our former LLC, Veracity Objectives, was dissolved because it is not the proper structure for what we have in store when Series A funding comes through. So right now we’re working in a grey area. Your donations provide you acces to our beta platform.
Max Banks (paralegal), Nicole Lee (paralegal), and Piyush Trithpati (database architect) are the main team members. We have volunteers that help with tasks all over the world.
Q: How can I help you guys grow and stay online?
A: We are under constant attack from media censors, hackers, bitter lawyers who hate our business model, etc. We need donations all the time. There are many costs, especially in keeping The COVID Blog online. Most of this is volunteer work. We make very little to nothing from this endeavor. But it appears to be a strong business model and we’re drafting a business plan for investors as we speak. In the meantime, we need donations to stay up and running.
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Moskovskij Komsomolets[a] (Russian: Московский комсомолец, lit. 'Moscow Komsomolets') is a Moscow-based daily newspaper with a circulation approaching one million, covering general news. Founded in 1919, it is famed for its topical reporting on Russian politics and society.
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The newspaper was first published by the Moscow Committee of the Komsomol on 11 December 1919 as Yuny Kommunar (Russian: Юный коммунар, lit. 'Young Communard'). Over the next years it changed its name several time, starting a few months after the first issue when it became the Yunosheskaya Pravda (Russian: Юношеская правда, lit. 'Youth Truth'). In 1924, after Vladimir Lenin's death, it was renamed to Molodoy Leninets (Russian: Молодой ленинец, lit. 'Young Leninist'). It took its present-day name in September 1929.
Between 1931 and 1939, the paper ceased publication. It was revived in 1940, but not for long: World War II interrupted publishing again in August 1941. Publishing resumed only on 2 October 1945. Until 1990, it served as the organ of the Moscow Committee and the Moscow City Committee of the All-Union Leninist Young Communist League. In 1991, it was taken over by its editorial staff.
Previous editors-in-chief include:
- Aleksandr Subbotin (1951–1958)
- Arkady Udaltsov (1968–1974)
- Lev Gushchin (1977–1983)
The paper specialises in topical social and political material, economic surveys, city news, urban chronicles and diverse information.
MK is also known as the host of Russia's oldest hit parade – the Zvukovaya Dorozhka (Russian: Звуковая дорожка, lit. 'Sound Track'). It was founded in autumn 1975 by Artur Gasparyan and has been published monthly in the paper since 1977. Also called the ZD Awards, it features both Russian and international acts. Since 2003, it has been held in concert halls. It is considered one of the major Russian music awards.
According to a poll conducted in May 2004 by the Levada Center, 9% of the Russians and 33% of the Moscovites who responded, read the paper "more or less regularly". For the year 2000 the poll reports 11% and 40%, respectively.
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- ИД "Московский Комсомолец": история успеха [Publishing House "Moskovskij Komsomolets": the story of success]. mkgazeta.ru (in Russian). Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- "Newspaper MK Moskovskii Komsomolets - read electronic version of the publication". pressa.ru. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
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Exhausting your savings too quickly? 3 moves to do now | Smart Change: Personal Finances
Many consumers are reeling from rampant inflation these days. And retirees on fixed incomes are particularly affected.
If you’ve had to increase your 401(k) or IRA withdrawals to cover your living expenses over the past few months, you’re in good company. But unfortunately, you could also put yourself in a position where you spend your savings too quickly. If you continue on this path, you could end up depleting your nest egg over the course of your life.
A better bet? Make these lifestyle adjustments to further preserve your nest egg and avoid an even worse financial crisis down the line.
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1. Return to work
Many people don’t like the idea of working in retirement after giving up their careers. But if you’re still dipping into your savings to make ends meet, it’s a decision you should consider, at least temporarily.
The good news is that today’s gig economy is booming, so the job you get in retirement doesn’t have to be a traditional job that requires you to answer the phone in an office or helping customers in a store. Instead, you can take a hobby you love and turn it into a source of income, such as selling baked goods for cash or becoming a pet sitter if you enjoy taking care of animals.
You can also try to leverage some of your old work skills to land a gig job as a retiree. If you are a former teacher, for example, you can sign up to be a substitute at your local school or become a tutor. And if you have a background in accounting, you can do freelance accounting work for local businesses that may not need a full-time person, but still need help.
2. Downsize your home
The decision to downsize is not easy to make. But if you’re quickly depleting your nest egg just to stay afloat, and you own a bigger home that costs a lot of money to maintain, it might be time to consider shedding some square footage.
If you move from a bigger house to a smaller one in the same area, you could end up spending a lot less on everything from property taxes to insurance to utility costs. This could allow you to reduce withdrawals from your savings.
3. Monetize your home
Maybe you can’t stand to move out of your house, either because you’re emotionally attached or because you want to hold on to your larger space in case your adult children choose to move in again. If downsizing isn’t working for you, try converting your home into a source of cash instead.
You may be able to rent a finished basement or garage for a year as inflation soars and use your rental income to help pay your bills. You might also be successful in renting space in your driveway if it’s big enough and you live in an area where parking is hard to come by.
Don’t reduce your savings too quickly
You may think that withdrawing an extra $300 one month or $400 another month from your savings is no big deal as you try to get inflation under control. But remember, we don’t know how long we’ll be struggling with the skyrocketing cost of living. And if you want to avoid a money crunch later in life, you’ll need to find ways to limit how much you dip into your nest egg, even if it means making other sacrifices.
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Even before there were modern day medical cannabis doctors, ancient texts during history include revealed the marijuana seed as organic medicine. They had been used in some countries as China and even India, and other areas around Asia, the Center Distance, and Africa. Inside the past, the medication was used for a long list of ills. The wide variety of illnesses that this specific herb was said to treatment is exceptional, through hunger stimulant, to rheumatism, to be able to earache. Then the Communicate discovered the beneficial houses of this plant. Together with this particular discovery, several harmful components have also been found in addition.
Grand Rapids Dispensary On existing, there are arranged guidelines that must be adopted so as to use the advantageous qualities of marijuana. The patient must go through authorized processes, one concerning clinical marijuana doctors, permit, playing cards, and clinics. These specialized doctors have the important task of examining clients, deciding if they will need this kind of treatment, and then giving the mandatory recommendations intended for their use. Beneath the regulation, these doctors can not eliminate the drug themselves. There are clinics that are set up for this specific purpose alone. Typically the process that a man goes through in get to use the medication includes:
1. Getting diagnostic category from his own medical professionals with regards to his illness. Medical doctors make it possible for the use of this alternative medication within debilitating diseases including lung cancer, breast cancer, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, neurological disorders, as well as other pain causing illnesses.
second . If so needed, often the doctor then highly suggests that the afflicted look for consultation with medical medical marijuana medical professionals.
3. The patient have to submit the necessary paperwork like his physician’s professional recommendation, clinical records, other data about medical diagnosis and treatment.
some. The patient could go through another set of tests from this innovative doctor. This will be part of this assessment process, before some sort of final recommendation to 1 of the clinics.
5 various. If it is observed outside that the sufferer does certainly need marijuana for medical related purposes to help treat his condition or ease his discomfort, next he gets important advice on dosage, most effective techniques of taking medicine, and which center to go to.
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Trundle farmer Sally Downie will join a panel of trailblazing women in an online panel event on International Women's Day.
Sally, who was selected as an ABC Heywire Trailblazer in 2019 for her work advocating for improved mental health services and support in drought-affected communities in Central West NSW. She is also a farmer, student and part-time drought policy officer.
She's one of a group of women gathered by Landcare Australia and the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment to talk about their challenges and triumphs.
In an online panel event on International Women's Day, Tuesday 8 March, Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitator Kerstie Lee will lead the discussion, focussing on this year's theme - #BreakTheBias.
Sally, who went all the way to Sydney Royal as Forbes Showgirl, joins three other rural women on the panel.
The panel guests are:
Natalie Sommerville, a farmer, grazier and proud Torres Strait Islander woman from the clan Wagadagam of the Goemulgal people of Mabuyag Island;
Fiona Hill-Stein who will add insights from her career advising on agricultural policy, drought and rural assistance, and natural resource management at the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment;
Tess Grieves, Regional Landcare Coordinator at North Central Catchment Management Authority in Victoria. A driven environmental achiever in her community, she is nominated for the Steadfast Young Landcare Leadership Award at the 2022 National Landcare Awards.
Dr Shane Norrish, CEO Landcare Australia, says they're thrilled to present an engaging, thought-provoking discussion.
"Launched over 35 years ago by two women - Joan Kirner and Heather Mitchell - landcare has led the way with women in leadership roles across Australia," he said.
"This event celebrates the thousands of women in landcare and their contribution to local communities and natural resource management."
Don't miss Landcare Women Break the Bias, Tuesday 8 March, 2pm - 3.30pm AEDT. Register to attend at landcareaustralia.org.au/webinars/iwd2022
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Higgs boson measurements:
The standard model is known to be incomplete in several ways. One of those is the absence of suffient CP violation to explain the matter-antimatter asymmetry in the Universe. A very exciting possibility is electro-weak baryogenesis, which would require modifications to the Higgs potential, and probabaly more Higgs bosons. It could show up via CP violating or other effects in the Higgs boson discovered in 2012.
Current measurements of the Higgs boson often assume its kinematic properties to be consistent with the Standard Model prediction. Differential cross-section measurements are performed to decrease the model dependence on the Standard Model. With the unprecedented dataset recorded with the ATLAS detector in Run 2 first differential measurements of the vector-boson fusion production mode can be set up in the decay of the Higgs boson to two tau leptons. Interesting distributions are the transverse momentum of the Higgs boson testing the Higgs boson coupling or the angle between the two leading jets testing the CP invariance of the Higgs boson.
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Lamination is the technique of manufacturing a material in multiple layers, so that the composite material achieves improved strength, stability, sound insulation, appearance or other properties from the use of differing materials. A laminate is a permanently assembled object by heat, pressure, welding, or adhesives.
There are different lamination processes, depending on the type of materials to be laminated. The materials used in laminates can be the same or different, depending on the processes and the object to be laminated. An example of the type of laminate using different materials would be the application of a layer of plastic film—the "laminate"—on either side of a sheet of glass—the laminated subject.
Vehicle windshields are commonly made by laminating a tough plastic film between two layers of glass. This is to prevent shards of glass detaching from the windshield in case it breaks. Plywood is a common example of a laminate using the same material in each layer. Glued and laminated dimensioned timber is used in the construction industry to make wooden beams, Glulam, with sizes larger and stronger than can be obtained from single pieces of wood. Another reason to laminate wooden strips into beams is quality control, as with this method each and every strip can be inspected before it becomes part of a highly stressed component.
Examples of laminate materials include melamine adhesive countertop surfacing and plywood. Decorative laminates are produced with decorative papers with a layer of overlay on top of the decorative paper, set before pressing them with thermoprocessing into high-pressure decorative laminates. A new type of HPDL is produced using real wood veneer or multilaminar veneer as top surface. High-pressure laminates consists of laminates "molded and cured at pressures not lower than 1,000 lb per sq in.(70 kg per sq cm) and more commonly in the range of 1,200 to 2,000 lb per sq in. (84 to 140 kg per sq cm). Meanwhile, low pressure laminate is defined as "a plastic laminate molded and cured at pressures in general of 400 pounds per square inch (approximately 27 atmospheres or 2.8 × 106 pascals).
Corrugated fiberboard boxes are examples of laminated structures, where an inner core provides rigidity and strength, and the outer layers provide a smooth surface.
Laminating paper products, such as photographs, can prevent them from becoming creased, faded, water damaged, wrinkled, stained, smudged, abraded, or marked by grease or fingerprints. Photo identification cards and credit cards are almost always laminated with plastic film. Boxes and other containers are also laminated using a UV coating. Lamination is also used in sculpture using wood or resin. An example of an artist who used lamination in his work is the American Floyd Shaman.
Further, laminates can be used to add properties to a surface, usually printed paper, that would not have them otherwise. Sheets of vinyl impregnated with ferro-magnetic material can allow portable printed images to bond to magnets, such as for a custom bulletin board or a visual presentation. Specially surfaced plastic sheets can be laminated over a printed image to allow them to be safely written upon, such as with dry erase markers or chalk. Multiple translucent printed images may be laminated in layers to achieve certain visual effects or to hold holographic images. Many printing businesses that do commercial lamination keep a variety of laminates on hand, as the process for bonding many types is generally similar when working with arbitrarily thin material.
Three types of laminators are used most often in digital imaging:
Laminate film is generally categorized into these five categories:
- Standard thermal laminating films
- Low-temperature thermal laminating films
- Heat set (or heat-assisted) laminating films
- Pressure-sensitive films
- Liquid laminate
- Lamination paper
- Laminated bow
- Cladding (metalworking)
- Composite laminates
- Carbon-fibre reinforced plastic
- Composite material
- Glass-reinforced plastic
- Sandwich-structured composite
- Void (composites)
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Like physical health it is even important to keep your mental health healthy. As per statistics many of the people today fall ill not due to any disease but because of mental problems. Mental problems are those problems which affects your brain. ?If you have a good mental health then you can fight with any situations.
Here are the tips to help to boost your mental health.
Keep a good company
It is observed that a person who keeps a company of good people has less stress level and is happier than those you have dull or anxious people around. Good people spread positivity in the surrounding and this also bring positive thoughts in your mind. When you are with good people you become more ambitious and try to be like them, you even try to adapt their thought process making you improve your mental health. Investing energy and time in such relationships will help you to gain a lot of benefits.
Exercise daily and stay healthy
Exercising daily helps you release your stress and this will in turn help you in increasing you mental health. It helps you get rid of anxiety. An even healthy eating habit also helps you in maintaining your mental health. Yoga is the best way to keep your mental health maintained. Exercising regularly helps in releasing chemicals known as endorphins and serotonin which are responsible in improving your mood. It pumps blood to all parts of the body very efficiently and this even helps you to improve your memory.
In the world in which we are living it is necessary to respect others. Respecting elders is nothing but showing gratitude; it is not bound only to elders but even to kids or any person, if anyone helps you it is good to say thank you to them and show some gratitude as this will make them feel motivated in doing good things. It has been observed that showing gratitude not only helps the other person but also you as it helps you improve you mental health. It decreases the feeling of depression and anxiety.
According to a research it is proved that if you help someone you feel good and this improves your mental health. Volunteering for help or any good work gives you a sense of satisfaction and surrounds you with positivity. Every day you try to help at least three people, it is not compulsory to help only humans you can even help animals and see the effect in few days. You will be mentally satisfied and at the end of the day you will get a sound sleep.
Try to bring spirituality in your life
Everyone thinks that spirituality means worshipping God but that is not the only thing. Meaning of spirituality is deep; it is concentrating your mind on your inner strength and trying to get connected to the mighty power around you, it means generating positive vibes and ward of the negative ones. It will help you to be calm and composed and will reduce the stress level.
Seek help if needed
If you are feeling stressed it is good to speak up to someone as maybe that person might help you to find the solution. As per statistics when you share your problems with other you tend to feel relaxed. You can even consult a doctor if you are dealing with mental problems. Though you might feel that why to consult a doctor? But, if you consult a doctor it will help you to know what exact problem you are facing and you can work to get rid of it.
Try something new
Try to learn something new. This will help you to experience something different than your regular routine. Change in daily routine will make you feel good and will surely help you to manage your stress level. Just make sure that you don?t add to much new things that you start feeling anxeity instead of happiness.
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This is a very simple breadboard power supply board that takes power from a DC wall wart or an USB port (requires a micro USB cable) and provides dual output voltages (5.0V and 3.3V). The output voltage for each breadboard rail can be selected through a 2-pin shunt jumper. Here are the detail features of this power supply module.
- Operates at 7 to 12V DC input
- PTC resetable fuse for USB port overcurrent protection
- Fixed output voltages of 3.3V (max 100mA) and 5.0V (max 500mA). Maximum combined current is 500mA.
- Standard 2.1mm x 5.5mm DC barrel jack for connecting a DC wall wart
- Mircro USB port for power input from a PC's USB port
- Useful for powering low current (upto 500mA) prototyping circuits
- Power-on indicator LED
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Jacob’s Well Education Program
- India has among the largest number of out-of-school children.*
- In Odisha (formerly Orissa) less than 20% of children go to school.
- Literacy in many villages is about 3%.
- There is a direct relationship between literacy and the quality of human life.*
UNESCO defines literacy as the “…ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, compute and use printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society.”
Being illiterate means you can’t understand government documents or medicine labels, and, lacking comprehension, you blindly follow what you’re told.
Being illiterate also means you are innumerate. Many can count to ten, but struggle to deal with middlemen buying crops or forest products. They have no understanding of the value of their products and are cheated and abused by unscrupulous traders.
Village schools only teach to 5th class, but most children don’t even make it that far. They drop out or are taken out by their parents by 3rd class – and they’re just the ones who get to go to school at all.
Most families in remote villages don’t have the money to buy the notebooks and pencils their children require for school.
A six year old can work minding goats and cows, or look after a younger sibling, enabling mum to work in the fields or forest.
Parents see no need for education when they’re struggling to find food for tomorrow.
Jacob’s Well is taking education into the remote villages where there is no education and no hope.
In some villages where there are no schools, we have engaged tutors to provide basic primary education to children and literacy and numeracy skills to adults. This extends to neighbouring villages.
Our tutors are trained by senior educators to teach according to the state curriculum and they attend monthly skills development seminars.
Rejoice Public School
Our motto, Soar high on wings like eagles, reflects the empowering environment and excellent quality of education every child receives at Rejoice.
Our school is registered with the state government from Kg to 10th Class as a Residential English Medium School.
Many children at Rejoice are winning prizes in district school competitions – children who would never have gone to school at all if they had not come to Rejoice.
Some of our first children have now completed degrees in Arts, Science and commerce and are pursuing Masters. Others have joined the workforce after years 12 and maintain a strong connection with us.
Our aim is, wherever possible, to provide scholarships for all these children to go on to college and university, or apprenticeships, so that they are equipped to break the poverty cycle and become leaders in their communities.
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IF YOUR kids have run out of stuff to watch on Netflix, these secret codes will help you out.
They unlock hidden categories of content that you can use to hone your search for something new to binge.
Each category is filed under a unique number that you can stick into the Netflix URL to view.
It means that by making a small tweak to the URL, you can unlock a whole host of content that you might have missed out on otherwise.
And while not all of them are suitable for children, a few can help you narrow down what you're looking for.
For instance, using the codes, you can search Netflix for "animal tales", "education for kids", "movies for ages two to four", and more.
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To manually explore categories usually hidden by the streaming service, enter the following URL: http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/INSERTNUMBER
Then, replace the "INSERTNUMBER" component of the URL with one of the codes needed to access a genre.
Of course, they only work if you're accessing Netflix via a web browser – hard luck if you're on a smartphone, tablet or TV.
We have listed codes for family/children's movies to get you started. A more extensive list can be found here.
The number is the code you need to pop in at the end of the URL:
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- Animal Tales: 5507
- Children & Family Movies: 783
- Classic Comedies: 31694
- Classic Musicals: 32392
- Comic Book and Superhero Movies: 10118
- Disney: 67673
- Disney Musicals: 59433
- Education for Kids: 10659
- Family Features: 51056
- Kids Faith & Spirituality: 751423
- Movies based on children's books: 10056
- Movies for ages 0 to 2: 6796
- Movies for ages 2 to 4: 6218
- Movies for ages 5 to 7: 5455
- Movies for ages 8 to 10: 561
- Movies for ages 11 to 12: 6962
Hidden Netflix feature announced
Earlier this month, Netflix added a special audio feature that TV and movie fans will love.
It's called spatial audio, and creates a 3D soundscape that makes soundtracks and noises much more immersive.
The concept is tricky to imagine until you hear it, but it's a cracking feature and totally free for Netflix subscribers.
And it's available right now in two different forms – accessed using separate methods.
"Netflix spatial audio helps to translate the cinematic experience of immersive audio to any stereo," said Netflix.
"So the work creators do to bring you into the story happens no matter what device you use to watch Netflix."
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If you do not have surround sound speakers, spatial audio is enabled automatically when watching a compatible TV show or movie.
If you have surround sound speakers, watching TV shows and movies in 5.1 surround sound or Dolby Atmos is recommended.
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A monumental history that finally integrates the many resistance movements against Nazi hegemony across Europe into a single, sweeping narrative. It's almost shocking to think that now, more than seventy years after the Nazi surrender in 1945, there is not a single volume that has attempted to unify the resistance movements that convulsed Europe during the brutal years of occupation. In her extraordinary work, Resistance, Halik Kochanski does just that, creating a prodigiously researched account that becomes the first to bring these disparate histories into a single narrative. Taking us from France in the west to parts of the Soviet Union in the east, Resistance reveals why and how small bands of individuals undertook actions that could lead not merely to their own deaths, but to the destruction of their entire communities. As Kochanski demonstrates, most who joined up were ordinary people who would not have been expected-even by themselves-to become heroes. Simultaneously panoramic and heartbreakingly intimate, Resistance is an incomparable history necessary for any home library. | <urn:uuid:76c2b49e-ef75-43fa-be52-235e4381c81c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://nh.overdrive.com/media/8772231 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.971134 | 202 | 2.53125 | 3 |
From Clara’s Journal and the Story of Two Pandemics, by Vickie Oddino (Dobson St., 2021), pp. 97-98:
When the Milwaukee [RR] was surveying its line through Brown County in 1880, conventional wisdom held that the line would be routed through Columbia, which was the county seat. Columbia’s town fathers, feeling that they were in a strong negotiating position, refused to provide the Milwaukee with land for a right of way and a depot free of charge. C. H. Prior, then chief surveyor of the Milwaukee, resurveyed the main line to bypass Columbia and then platted a rival town (on a tract of land owned by his wife) some 12 miles from Columbia. This site became the City of Aberdeen, which was designated as a railroad division point, became the junction for several Milwaukee lines, and eventually became the third largest city in the state. Columbia stagnated and lost the county seat to Aberdeen several years later.
One of Aberdeen’s claims to fame is that L. Frank Baum, the author of The Wizard of Oz, lived there from 1888-1891 with his wife and two sons (the couple would have two more sons while in South Dakota). While there, he opened a gift shop, Baum’s Bazaar, and when it closed after two years, he purchased the weekly newspaper the Dakota Pioneer and changed its name to Saturday Pioneer. Believe it or not, this paper was one of Aberdeen’s seven weekly papers and two dailies at the time. | <urn:uuid:d6b0be2a-7e4e-4ebb-ba3c-a12484965bf2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://faroutliers.wordpress.com/2022/06/14/how-aberdeen-sd-became-hub-city/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.984177 | 322 | 2.21875 | 2 |
Are you a visual team manager? Do you have one or a few full-time or part-time employees? Are some of your employees out of place? If so, you know how difficult it can be and what the problems of remote management are. Although hardship is a necessity in our current business environment. In this article, we will discuss some tips to make managing a little easier. After reading this I would like to hear some of your ideas and opinions.
When managing remotely and transcending cultures it is important to make sure that everyone in the group is trained to manage different cultures and that the particular cultures represented are discussed and understood. It is also important to ensure that language is not a barrier and that people know what to do when it becomes an obstacle to understanding.
Before you start working make sure you do some work somewhere. That is training with the team process and what the team can expect as the team goes through the formative, winding, normal, playful, and reversal stages. Help them understand how to make the process work and what to do if there are any interruptions. This will take time but is worth it over time because it allows the team to move faster and more efficiently over time.
Help the team set basic rules for how they will work together. These rules should include things like respect, sharing ideas, phone exchanges, completing a task, intervening to help, what to do in the event of a job loss, conflict, entertainment - to say the least. Enter everything the team needs to do to be effective.
Another special area to work on is the conflict that occurs far away. You will need to spend time figuring out how to handle this. Not only are people playing into conflict but so is culture. As a team leader, you will need to stay on top of this. What steps you will take and what steps you can expect your team members to take in the event of a conflict. How can you turn a destructive argument into a positive one?
The key is to build trust. You will have to work hard from day one to build and maintain trust because it is the foundation of good cooperation. You will have to wait for it, set a good example, watch it and teach it. If you do that you will find that your team is thriving.
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To date much of the discussion concerning sulfide mining has revolved around potential effects on water quality. The following comments focus on social and terrestrial impacts that could occur if Twin Metals sulfide mining proceeds.
I acknowledge that I rely on copper in my electronics and vehicles. However, there are 20 existing copper mines in the United States and all occur in the arid west. None of the existing copper mines is found in a water-rich environment like northeastern Minnesota.
The EPA has identified hardrock mining as the nation’s top toxic producing industry. It concluded that since 1997 this industry accounted for 41 percent of all toxics reported in 2010, or 1.6 billion pounds.
Viewing sulfide mining in context
When considering the potential impacts of sulfide mining on the environment, particularly on the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA), policymakers, managers and the public need to view such mining in the context of other ongoing impacts to our state’s wild and natural places. Wetland drainage, loss of grasslands (CRP), and deforestation continue unabated in western Minnesota; frack sand mining, deforestation and forest insects and disease threaten the state’s southeast and central areas; and invasive species and unmanaged motorized recreation erode wildland character throughout Minnesota.
Couple this with an expanding state population, which has increased from 3.4 million in 1960 to over 5.5 million in 2016, a 60 percent increase. A good metric in determining population density as it relates to open space is acres per person (APP). The state’s APP declined from 15 APP to 9.4 APP between 1960 and 2014. When considering the ratio of public land APP, there was approximately 3.4 APP in 1960 compared to 2.2 acres APP in 2014 — a 35 percent decline.
The disappearance of Minnesota’s wildlands has been drastic. There has been a 95 percent loss, and by 2035 unmodified wildlands are projected to decline by 98 percent if current trends continue. The extent of wildland loss in terms of APP has dropped from about 383 acres per person pre-settlement to 2.6 acres per person today.
I’ve lived and worked in two areas affected by mining and one area affected by oil and gas development. Although mining and oil and gas development are distinct activities, the socio/environmental impacts are similar.
While in the Black Hills I witnessed the development of a large open pit gold mine (Gilt Edge Mine). This open pit mine was moved forward through political pressure despite environmental risks. Today the Gilt Edge mine is an EPA Superfund site.
When working/living in Montana I was part of a federal team to analyze development of a large platinum mine (Stillwater Mine). This proposal had issues similar to Minnesota’s sulfide mining proposals, including wilderness, endangered species, water quality, and an active tourism industry. I witnessed the large influx of people, which increased traffic congestion and illegal motorized intrusions into the wilderness. The setting of the area completely changed. Moreover, while living in Red Lodge, Montana, I visited mine tailings from the old Crown Butte Mine near the Clarks Fork River headwaters. I recall the orange, iridescent color of the stream pollutants. This too was declared an EPA Superfund site.
The most discouraging impacts I witnessed occurred in the Bakken oil field in North Dakota. The entire social fabric and environmental setting were turned upside down. Over 500 oil/gas wells were developed on federal lands during my year tenure in the 1980s. The town I lived in tripled in size and public services were stretched thin. Entire drainages were altered. Toxic drilling chemicals and gases (hydrogen sulfide) were prevalent. Adverse impacts to wildlife including bighorn sheep, antelope, deer, golden eagles and prairie falcons were common. The cyclical boom/bust nature of energy development caused abandonment of public infrastructure projects, depressed housing markets, and undone environmental mitigation.
- If sulfide mining occurs near the BWCA, the region’s remote setting and naturalness would be degraded. Noise generated from mining operations would impact solitude up to 10 miles away.
- A population influx would create urban sprawl, increased un-managed motorized recreation, and increase the potential for invasive species establishment.
- Impacts to wildlife could occur. It’s recognized that the Rainy Lake Watershed (RLW), including the Twin Metals lease area, is home to many of the state’s rare animals and plants. Despite representing 1 percent of the state’s land area, the RLW contains 16 percent of the state’s rare species occurrences.
Similarly, the distribution of rare features is disproportionate. Consider that 2 percent of the state’s Outstanding/High Bio-diversity and 8 percent of High Conservation Forest acres occur within the mineral lease area, which accounts for only .5 percent of the state’s land area.
A substantial income source for the Ely area is tourism. It’s a gateway to the surrounding wildlands. This would change with mining. Visitors seeking natural settings would go elsewhere; ecotourism jobs could be lost. Moreover, mining is a “boom and bust” industry subject to national and worldwide economic cycles.
It is clear that sulfide mining would degrade an exceptional tract of public land that is vital to local, state and national constituents and stakeholders. In order to protect, maintain and enhance these exceptional resource values, it’s essential that copper mining not be implemented.
Bruce D. Anderson, of Chisago City, is retired from the U.S. Forest Service (37 years) and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (4 years).
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Manufacturing Industry Concerned New Ozone Standards Will Harm Business
The Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing stricter limits on ground-level ozone, which the agency says is harmful to human health. That has some manufacturers in New Mexico concerned that the new rule will increase the cost of doing business.
Ross Eisenberg with the National Association of Manufacturers says the ozone limits threaten industries in New Mexico that use chemical solvents.
“Quite frankly the EPA hasn’t been contemplating anything remotely this insane in a long time,” Eisenberg said, “so that is why we want to make sure that voices across the country that are going to have to live with this thing are heard loud and clear.”
Eisenberg said the rule would make it much more difficult to get permits, which in the long run could mean job cuts.
The EPA said the standards are being updated based on scientific evidence about the effects of ground-level ozone and that the new rule will strengthen health protections for kids, the elderly and people with lung issues like asthma.
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With Google Photos, you can put unlimited photos and videos in the cloud for free. This way you can continue to expand your photo collection. Google Photos offers, among other things, the option to upload your photos in high resolution, share albums and tag your photos. The service also has more to offer. In this overview we explain how Google Photos works and what the possibilities are.
Nowadays you no longer have to carry a camera with you to take good pictures. Everyone takes a photo or video with his or her smartphone in no time. As a result, the storage of your smartphone is quickly full. To solve this problem, Google Photos was created. With this service you can store your videos and photos unlimited. This way you can be sure that your photos will be saved and you don't have to worry that your storage is full.
Read more: What is Google Photos?
Save and edit photos for free
Google Photos features
Saving photos isn't all that Google Photos has to offer. You can also edit the saved photos. The service has a number of options for retouching your photos. This way you can rotate and crop the photos. You can also correct the brightness, sharpness and color. In addition, you can, for example, expand the brightness settings and color controls further for even more options. Here are somewhat more extensive customization options.
Read more: Edit photos with these free photo programs
In addition to editing the photos, there are many other options. Viewing the so-called metadata is also easy to do. This is peripheral information of your captured photos or videos. The metadata displays information such as the date and time, as well as the settings you used to take the photo. You can also view where the photos were taken and display them on Google Maps. A very nice feature to view your recent tour, with location. You can also set favorites and share your photos with others. Google Photos even gives you the option to automatically create GIFs from your images.
Read more: How to get the most out of Google Photos
Create GIFs automatically with Google Photos
14 Tips for Metadata in Photos
Cloud services are not just for your mobile. There are plenty of other storage services. If you like to work on a laptop or desktop, it is also very important to save your files. It is recommended to use a cloud service for this. This way you can be sure that you can always and everywhere access your files and that they are stored securely.
There are actually countless companies that offer this. Google, Microsoft, Dropbox and many more companies, among others, have such a service in their portfolio. For example, one offers better sharing options, the other gives you more storage space. The services to which you have access differ per platform. In addition, each cloud service has a different way of retrieving and uploading files.
Read more: The best free cloud services
This is how you move files to a cloud service
Save old photos
Do you have old photos lying around and would you like to keep them digitally? Google offers a solution for this in the form of Google Photo Scan. This free Android and iOS app makes it possible to scan your old photos. By using the app you can upload photos from the past using the camera of your smartphone. The app works very well in combination with Google Photos. This way you can immediately save your old photo collection in the cloud.
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In the picture above, to the left is my first model and to the right my second. The first model is a more up close version of the city in my story. The model to the left shows the center of the city – the government building. Because the setting in my story is in the future, the material of the buildings are more of a steel, smooth type.
In the second photo, I had the opportunity to really structure the city. This architecture assignment allowed me to create the city in my story in more depth and visualize what I want it to look like. So I created an industrial city with crowded buildings and the government building in the center. The government building looks different out of all the buildings intentionally, and it’s the biggest, thus showcasing its purpose and role in the story. | <urn:uuid:67f87919-9c7a-410b-bbc7-bb4df1c42444> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://portfolios.octaviaproject.org/2017/08/02/architecture-models/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571502.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811194507-20220811224507-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.964026 | 164 | 1.953125 | 2 |
Working With Exposure
What is Exposure?
In professional photography, exposure is a detailed and calculated formula that takes into account ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed, to account for the brightness and tones of an image. In Rexing dash cams, exposure means essentially the same thing: brightness. Without getting into the definition that professional photographers use, just remember that exposure = brightness.
The V1 is a terrific instrument for capturing roadside events including attempted insurance fraud, accidents and scenery. The durability of the V1 is extraordinary. The V1 passes the high heat test, capable of enduring temperatures upwards of 150 degrees. But one issue users sometimes face is unsatisfactory performance in low lighting situations. No need to worry, in this article you will learn how exposure, and your atmosphere work together to create your image, and how you can adjust these settings to get a clearer picture.
Adjusting Exposure Settings
Now, the V1 comes standard set to a +0.0 exposure, which is essentially baseline. This level of exposure will account for every day lighting scenarios, bright days, darker days, etc. The exposure and aperture both determine how much light is being allowed into the lens of the camera. So on a regular, mild day, the standard factory setting will do just fine.
The only time you want to adjust your exposure is when there is too little light, or too much light in any given location. If it is dark outside, and your footage is coming out too dark, you can simply ramp up the exposure, and your camera will maximize the amount of light it absorbs. This trick will ensure that your night vision comes out clearer.
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|Mourning of Muharram|
Tasu’a is the ninth day of Muharram and refers to Muharram 9, 61/October 12, 680 the day before Ashura. On that day, Imam Hussain’s army was besieged by the enemy. ‘Umar ibn Sa’d’s army got prepared to attack Hussain’s camp after Shimr b. Dhi’l-Jawshan brought a letter from Ubayd-Allad ibn Ziad threatening ibn Sa’d to either remain ruthless in confronting Imam Hussain or leave the command to Shimr. Shi’a respect this day the same as the Day of Ashura and mourn during it.
Shimr’s Arrival at Karbala[edit | edit source]
“This letter is from the man who is a wisher of the chief and is merciful towards his community.” Hearing this Shimr b. Dhi’l-Jawshan arose and said, “Will you agree to his demands when he (Imam Hussain) has encamped in your province near you? By Allah! If he goes away from your domain without giving his hand in yours (submitting to you), then he will turn powerful, while you will become weak and distraught. Then do not agree to what he says for it is the sign of impotency. Do command that he along with his companions may submit to you, then if you punish them, you are worthy of it, and have the right to do so.”
Ubayd-Allah replied, “Verily your opinion is very fair. Take my letter to Umar bin Sa’d, so that he may convey my orders to Hussain and his companions that they may submit to my orders without any conditions or stipulations. Then if they agree to it, he should dispatch them alive to me, and if they disagree, he should fight them. Then if Umar bin Sa’d agrees to do so, you should obey him, but if he disagrees, you shall be the commander in chief of the army. Then cut off his (Hussain’s) head and dispatch it over to me.”
Then he wrote to Umar bin Sa’d, “Now then! I had not sent you to Hussain so that you may defend him and be negligent towards him. Nor to offer him assurance of safety and to make lame excuses and intercede on his behalf. Then see, if Hussain and his companions submit to my command, dispatch them over to me without battle. And if he disagrees, attack him and kill him. Then separate every limb of his for he is worth it.
Then again when you have killed him leave the horses to trample upon his back and chest, for he is worthy of it and is an ungrateful man and an oppressor (Allah’s refuge). Although I know that doing so after his death would not effect him, but I have pledged to myself that if I kill him I shall do so. Then if you obey my command, I shall bestow gifts upon you due to the observant and obedient one. And if you disagree, alienate yourself from my army and give the charge to Shimr bin Dhi’l-Jawshan, whom I have ordered to do so. Greetings.”
Abul Faraj relates that Ubayd-Allah sent a message towards Umar bin Sa’d that, “O son of Sa’d! You have been a man of ease and a profligate. Then fight the man (Imam Hussain) and use violence against him and do not yield to any of his requests until his submits to my command.”
It is related in Tarikh of Tabari that Azdi said, that Haris bin Hasirah relates from Abdullah bin Shareek Amiri, that when Shimr had got the letter written, he arose along with Abdullah bin Abi Mahl, who was an uncle of Ummul Baneen, daughter of Hizam bin Khalid, and the wife of the Commander of the faithful Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib. Ummul Baneen had four sons from Imam Ali, viz. Abbas, Abdullah, Ja’far and Usman. Thus, Abdullah bin Abi Mahl bin Hizam bin Khalid bin Rabi’ah bin Waheed bin Ka’ab bin Amir bin Kilab said, “May Allah rectify (the affairs for) the chief! Our nephews are along with Hussain, then if you deem fit, write down a document of security for them.” Ubayd-Allah said, “Very well”, then he ordered his scribe to write down the document of security for them.
Abdullah sent the letter to Karbala with one of his retainer named Kirman with the message that, “Your uncle (Abdullah bin Abi Mahl) has sent this document of security for you.” The youth replied, “Convey our greetings to our uncle and tell him that we are in no need of his security. Verily Allah’s security is better than that of the son of Sumayyah.”
Shimr brought the letter of Ubayd-Allah to Umar bin Sa’d. When Umar read it, he said, “Woe be upon you! What have you brought? May your house be ruined! May it be evil whatever you have brought me! By Allah! I know that you must have prevented him from doing that what I had written to him. And you have spoilt the matter, which could result in peace. By Allah! Hussain will not submit, for he has a noble soul.”
Shimr said, “So now tell me, what do you intend doing? Will you obey the orders of the chief and fight his enemy? If not, then hand over the charge to me.” Umar replied, “No, you shall not have this honor and you shall not get this position. I myself shall undertake this task and you shall be the commander of the foot soldiers.”
Thus Umar bin Sa’d proceeded towards Imam Hussain on Thursday the night of the ninth of Muharram with his army.
Proposal of Security to Children of Umm al-Banin [edit | edit source]
Shimr came and stood facing the companions of Imam Hussain and called out it a loud voice, “Where are the sons of our sister (of clan)”?
Hearing this Abbas, Abdullah, Ja’far and Usman came out and asked him as to what he desired. Shimr replied, “O sons of my sister! You are guaranteed security.” They replied, “Woe be upon you and your security! You offer us security while the son of the Prophet is devoid of it”?
In Malhoof, it is quoted that Abbas called out in a loud voice, “May your hands be amputated! What an evil security you have brought for us. O enemy of Allah! Do you desire that we should betray our brother and master Imam Hussain and obey the accursed sons of accursed fathers”?
Umar bin Sa’d then addressed his army saying, “Arise, O army of Allah! Thus, have glad tidings of Paradise.” Then all the people mounted, and after the Prayer of Asr proceeded to attack Imam Hussain.
Hadith from Imam Sadiq[edit | edit source]
According to Kamil, it is related from Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq that,
“Tasu’a (ninth) of Muharram is the day, when Imam Hussain and his companions were besieged at Karbala by the army of Syria from all sides and offloaded their luggage. The son of Marjanah (Ubayd-Allah bin Ziad) and Umar bin Sa’d were pleased at the large number of their army and they deemed Imam and his companions to be weak. They knew that Imam Hussain had no helpers or aides in Iraq. May my father be ransom upon the oppressed traveler.”
Preparation for the War[edit | edit source]
When Umar bin Sa’d ordered his troops to mount, they obeyed and advanced until they neared the tents of Imam Hussain. According to Irshad, Kamil, and Tabari, Imam was seated in front of his tent reclining against his sword with head on his knees and was dozing off. When Zaynab heard the hue and cry of the troops, she ran towards Imam and asked him, “O dear brother! Do you not hear this hue and cry advancing towards us”? Imam lifted his head up and said,
“I have just seen the Prophet of Allah in a dream and he told me that tomorrow I shall be united with them.”
Hearing this Zaynab started beating her face and wailing. Imam Hussain said,
“There is no need for you to wail. O dear sister! Remain silent, may your Allah’s mercy be upon you.”
(Tabari, Irshad) Abbas came to Imam Hussain and said, “O Master! These troops have come towards us.” As it is narrated in Irshad and Tarikh Tabari, Imam arose and said,
“O Abbas! May my life be your ransom! O dear brother! Mount and go to them and ask as to what has happened, what they intend and why have they come towards us.”
Abbas, accompanied by twenty soldiers including Zuhayr bin Qayn and Habib bin Mazahir, came towards them and said, “What has come up recently and what do you desire”? They replied, “An order has come forth from the commander that we order you either to submit or else we should fight you.” Abbas replied, “Then wait so that I may go and deliver whatever you have said to Abu Abdullah.” They stopped (advancing further) and said, “Go to him and convey whatever we have told you and return back with his answer.” Abbas speedily galloped towards Imam and conveyed to him their message, while his companions stood there talking with the troops.
Habib bin Mazahir told Zuhayr bin Qayn that, “If you desire to speak to them, do so, and if you desire I will talk to them.” Zuhayr replied, “Since you have started the talk, you may say.” Thus Habib bin Mazahir said, “By Allah! Tomorrow, on the day of Qiyamah, the worst among men to stand in the presence of Allah, will be the one who killed the Progeny of their Prophet, his family, his household and the virtuous people of his town, who stand up for the Midnight Prayers and remember Allah abundantly.” Urwah bin Qays replied, “Trouble yourself as much as you please.” Hearing this Zuhayr retorted, “O Urwah! Fear Allah, for I am your wisher. I request you in the name of Allah O Urwah, that you will be among those assisting the astray and killing the devout.” Urwah replied, “You were not among the Shi’ah of that family but were in fact the follower of Caliph Usman.”
Zuhayr replied, “Does not my presence here convince you that I am one of their Shi’ah? By Allah! I am not among those who had written to the Imam nor sent my messenger to him and nor am I among those who had promised to assist him. But I met Imam on the way and then remembered the Prophet and positioned myself towards him. Then I realized that he was proceeding towards his enemy, hence I entered his ranks and resolved to assist him and be among his followers. And I should sacrifice my life for him, and thus guard the right of Allah and His Prophet, which you have abandoned.”
As regards Abbas, he returned back and conveyed whatever they had told him. Imam replied,
“Go and tell them if you can, to delay it until tomorrow, so that tonight we may worship our Lord and supplicate and repent, for Allah knows that I befriend Prayers, reading the Qur’an, supplicating abundantly and praying for forgiveness.”
Thus, Abbas went towards them and when he returned back to the Imam, a messenger of Umar bin Sa’d was along with him. The messenger stopped from where his voice could be heard and said, (Irshad) “We have given you respite until tomorrow. Then if you submit, we shall take you to the commander Ubayd-Allah bin Ziad, and if you refuse, we shall not leave you”, saying this he returned back.
Addressing the Companions[edit | edit source]
According to Irshad, Imam Hussain gathered his companions at night. Imam Ali Zayn al-ʿAbidin says that: I went closer to them so as to hear what they said, and at that time I was unwell. I heard Imam telling his companions that,
“I glorify Allah with the best glorification, and praise him in times of prosperity as well as misfortunes. O Allah! I praise You that You have likened Prophethood to be bestowed in our family, You taught us the Qur’an thus making us intellectuals in Religion, and conferred upon us the faculty of hearing and foresight and an enlightened heart. Thus enter us among the fold of your grateful servants.
Now then! I have not known any companion who are more faithful and devout than you, nor have I known any family who is more considerate, affectionate, favorable, and amiable than my family. Thus may Allah reward you well on my behalf. And I presume that the enemy will not spare even a single day, and I permit all of you to go away freely while I validate this for you.
I lift up from you the responsibility of the allegiance and oath (which you have sweared at my hands). The darkness of the night has enveloped you, thus free yourself from the whirlpool (hiding) in the waves of darkness. Then each of you may catch hold of the hand of each of my family members and disperse into the villages and cities, until Allah bestows relief upon you. For these people desire me only, and after having laid their hands upon me, they shall not pursue anyone else.”
Hearing this his brothers, sons, nephews and the sons of Abdullah bin Ja’far said, “We shall never do this so as to remain alive after you. May Allah never cause this to happen.” Abbas bin Ali preceded in the declaration and others followed suit.
Then Imam turned towards the two sons of Muslim b. ‘Aqil and said,
“The sacrifice of Muslim is sufficient for you, hence I permit you to go away.”
They replied, “Glory be to Allah! What will the people say? They will say that we have forsaken our chief, master and a cousin who was a best cousin. And that we did not shoot arrows alongside him, thrust spears and did not strike our swords besides him, and we would not know what to do (regarding this accusation). By Allah! We shall never ever do this. In fact, we shall sacrifice our lives, wealth and our family for you. We shall fight alongside you until we reach the fate besides you. May life be ugly after you (if we remain alive).”
Then Muslim bin Ausaja arose and said, “Shall we forsake you? Then when we go to the presence of the Almighty, what excuse shall we present to Him regarding the fulfillment of your rights? No, By Allah! I shall pierce this lance of mine in the hearts of the enemies, and shall strike them with my sword until it’s hilt remains in my hands, and if no weapon remains with me to fight with them, I shall attack them with stones. By Allah! We shall not lift our hands off you, until it is proved to Allah that we have honored the regard of the Prophet in respect of you. By Allah! Even if I know that I shall be killed and then made to rise again and then killed and burnt and my ashes be scattered around, and this shall happen seventy times, even then I shall not forsake you until I am killed in your obedience. Then how should I forsake this when I know that death is to come only once, after which a great blessing awaits me.”
Then Zuhayr bin Qayn arose and said, “By Allah! I hold dear that I should be killed then made to arise and again killed, and this should happen to me a thousand times, and thus Allah, the Mighty, the Sublime, may defend you and your family from being killed.”
Then all the other companions unanimously repeated the same. They said, “By Allah! We shall not abandon you, in fact our lives shall be sacrificed for your life. We shall defend you with our necks, faces and hands. Then we all shall die while having performed our duty.”
The following couplet best suits their discourses: “O my Master! Even if the throne of my greatness reaches the empyrean, I shall remain your servant and a beggar at your door, if I lift my heart and it’s love from you, then whom should I love and where should I take my heart”?
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Poorly Engineered Guardrail System at Canals Places Public at Risk In Coral Springs.
by Howard Melamed Dec 6,2009
A few weeks ago, three teenagers drowned in the canal that crosses Broken Woods Drive. Although the police are investigating the actual circumstances that sent the three youths to their death as the car they were in toppled past the guard rails and into the canal upside down, the one thing they are not investigating is the negligent homicide that should be levied against the government agency , department, employee, or engineer that are behind the poorly designed and installed guardrail system that is supposed to be protecting us from driving into a canal.
To make matters worse, the guardrail that was simply tossed aside as the car passed it into the canal, was newly installed only a few months early. It replaced a stone wall that was both longer and more sturdy than the flimsy shorter guardrail. Taking a photo at the scene of the accident a few days after and comparing it with an actual street view from Bing Live Aerials shows the proof. Photo 1 shows the aerial view taken before the accident occurred clearly showing an arched stone fence extending beyond both side so the canal. Photo 2 shows the guard rail a few days after the accident. Notice that it was pushed in the direction that it was hit. The posts folded over without providing the resistance a stone fence would provide. Notice as well that the guardrail started where the canal started and not brought forward to protect the ease of access as seen in the picture below right . Photo 3 shows the exact picture of the path that the car took that ended up in the canal drowning the three teenagers and shows that the guardrail clearly falls short of the canal opening.
|Photo 2: Guard Rail as it appears now, after the accident.
||Photo 3: The path the car took. Notice the guard rail to the left is does not extend enough to block the path.|
Incredible as it may seem, the guardrail does not extend far enough to protect cars from entering the canal because our public works department, and/or the water districts that take care of the canals, want an easy way to get their equipment close to the canal so they can service it. This error in judgment exists in so many other places in our city that all should be concerned that it is unsafe to drive a car across some bridge.
One street to the north of the deadly barrier at Broken Woods Drive, is the very same condition…..The guard rail does not extend out to protect a car from driving into the canal. Around the corner on University Drive, the very same canal has a bridge over it. The bridge has a HANDRAIL. The handrail cannot stop a car from going into the deep canal.
Touring the city you see evidence of more poor engineering and gross negligence. It’s not as though guardrails are a new item. There are design criteria by which competent engineers design the protective barriers. However, if you have incompetent people installing them, or incompetent city officials poorly supervising or determining their safety characteristics, or not installing them where they are needed, it is not wonder why more people haven’t driven into the extensive canal system in our city….. BUT THEY HAVE! That is the bigger issue.
How about the photo below? You are heading along Coral Springs Drive toward Royal Palm Blvd. You pass Cyprus Park and after you see the basketball courts on the right , the road starts a gentle climb to the level of the bridge crossing a deep canal operated by the Coral Springs Improvement District. Take a look to the right as you drive toward the bridge. You will see at least 60 feet of open area with no protection, allowing a car to simply drive off the road into the canal. Maybe, this will be the canal that will one day swallow a car up, just like the lady that was reported missing 17 years ago and was recently found in a Broward County canal. The only guardrail that is protecting anything is a 10 foot flimsy piece of metal sticking out on an angle protecting the concrete rail of the bridge from being damaged by an oncoming motorist. This is a ridiculous condition.
It’s not like this is a discovery that no one knows about. 8 years ago, we wrote an article on Coralsprings.,com ( http://www.rfcj.com/coralsprings.com/Police/another_car_in_the_canal.htm ) severely questioned the engineers within various government agencies, when a car drove into the C-14 canal off of Coral Springs Drive. This open area, is a few hundred feet from riverside drive and Coral Springs drive intersection, with Taravela High School being on the Southwest Corner. Click on the Thumbnail
C-14 CANAL NEAR TARAVELLA HIGHSCHOOL. PATH TO ENTER CANAL GOING SOUTHBOUND
Coming north on Coral Springs Drive before the very same bridge is another dangerous non-protected section of canal. This extends almost from the corner all the way to the bridge. You can see a barrier, almost 75 feet from the roadway, but it is there to stop cars from driving along the canal! See below:
NORTH BOUND FROM SOUTHGATE ENTERING CORAL SPRINGS TOWARD TARAVELLA HIGH . NOTICE STUPID LOCATION OF GUARDRAIL
Who is responsible for placing guard rails at the canals? It sort of depends on who built the canal and or who owns the roadway. Our major streets are county roads, then Broward County should be responsible for roads like Coral Springs Drive, University , Atlantic Blvd etc. and the barriers on it. However the canal owners, should be responsible too. Depending where you are in the City will be dependant on who operates the canals. Perhaps it is the Army Corps of Engineers who run C-14 are responsible for where it crosses the roadways. To the south we have the government body that no one elects, known as Coral Springs Improvement District. Other districts like them, should be responsible to make sure no one drives into their canals. Isn’t the owner of a house with a swimming pool in this city responsible to make sure no one drowns in their pool, and makes it safe by putting up a fence?
We have other water districts like , Coral Springs Improvement District, that are not elected by us so they feel they may feel they have no responsibility to ward protecting their property. The City has responsibility for the small roadways, such as the one that took the lives of the teens. However, depending on the subdivision that you are at, perhaps Eagle Trace etc, they may also have some responsibility.
Then again, why should we care? If the City has enough sense to run a police force that protects us from criminals, can they not take on the responsibility of making sure that the canals are safe?
IF I were one of the family members that lost their loved one in this tragedy, I would be looking to who is responsible in insuring that the public is protected from the deadly canals in our city as one of the contributing factors to the deaths.
There are three dead teenagers that have died partially due to the negligence of one of our government agencies. At the minimum the police should investigate to see if these are not negligent homicides, where engineers, public workers, perhaps a contractor or two, didn’t do their jobs that lead to these deaths. At a minimum, our City Commissioners should immediately call for an inquiry as to how guard rails are being installed in this city. They should hire an independent civil engineering firm to come out with standards that will protect our citizens and visitors from the deadly canals.
We can’t let this happen again in this city !!!!!
Three Teenagers that Drowned: Toxicology Results Showed Driver of Car on Drugs
Coral Springs Fl. Jan 29 2010: Three teens came to a tragic death when the car they were driving plunged into a canal. According to Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office, the toxicology reports on the three teenagers showed impairment on the driver from a drug known as TNC, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, that enters the blood stream by either smoking or eating marijuana.
On November 15, 2009 at approximately 12:18am a 2007 red Volkswagen driven by Sean Maxey, 16, of Coral Springs was attempting to turn onto University Drive from Broken Woods Drive. As Maxey entered University Drive his vehicle struck a 1998 gold Acura driven by Kiran Parekh, 59, of Miami. After striking the Acura Maxey drove in reverse on Broken Woods Drive striking a street sign and guardrail before going into a canal. Maxey and three other passengers were inside the vehicle when it went into the canal. Evan Sinisgalli, 15, of Coral Springs was able to exit the vehicle and swim to land. Maxey and the other two passengers, Robert Nugent, 16, of Coral Springs and Anthony Almonte, 16, also of Coral Springs had to be extracted by Coral Springs police officers.
All four teenagers were transported to Coral Springs Medical Center where Maxey, Almonte and Nugent were pronounced dead.
Both the Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office and NMS Labs in Pennsylvania completed toxicology reports. Senior Toxicologist Michael Wagner of the Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office stated “The amount of 6.4ng/mL of Delta-9-THC in the blood of driver Sean Maxey reveals a recent ingestion of the THC. The individual would be under the influence of the drug and would exhibit CNS (central nervous system) impairment”.
However, according to a research report titled ” Developing Limits for driving under canibis” Volume 102 Issue 12, Pages 1910 – 1917 of Addiction , by Published4 Oct 2007Journal compilation © 2010 Society for the Study of Addiction, levels under 10 ng/ml are in not associated with an elevated accident risk.
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Hogwarts Legacy, expected to be released in 2021, has been delayed to 2022. The producers of the company stated that they needed a little more work.
In the official statement made, the producers of the game gave the following words;
Daedalic announced that they decided to delay the game to keep the anticipation of fans. Daedalic announced that they decided to delay the game to keep the anticipation of fans. The highly anticipated …
Hogwarts Legacy will take place in the 1800s, far behind the original book series and Fantastic Beasts movies.
This game, which will reveal many historical secrets about the series, excited Hogwarts fans enough. Hogwarts Legacy announced the launch of PlayStation 5. However, it will be playable on all other console and PC platforms.
We hope this game from the Wizard universe erases the infelicitous luck of previous games.
Likewise, the Harry Potter universe did not achieve the success it deserved in the game world.
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This workshop brought together researchers currently working on migration and interethnic relations in Catalonia from different disciplinary fields (including politics, international relations, sociology, anthropology, human geography, economics and law), to grapple with migration issues in an inter-disciplinary environment. The integrated approach developed covered the complexity of the phenomena from different angles and considered its consequences in terms of cultural impact on host societies.
The objectives of this preliminary meeting were: first, to ascertain what the main scientific achievements in the field of migration are; second, to establish which connections exist between the different disciplines; and finally to examine whether new assumptions and theories can be developed from the interconnections of different disciplinary approaches.
Outputs from this workshop will be published on the website of the UNU Institute in Barcelona as working papers.
The workshop was held in the Sant Manuel Pavillon on the 26th and 27th February and involved participants from different Catalan Universities, including: the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Universitat Rovira I Virgili de Tarragona, Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals. | <urn:uuid:3507180e-63a9-48d6-9f02-2d7f944268f4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://migration.unu.edu/events/archive/default/first-unu-barcelona-interdisciplinary-workshop-on-migration-issues-in-catalonia.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.891875 | 243 | 1.625 | 2 |
Reflecting on 30 Years of Supporting Rare Disease Patients Worldwide
Bonnie Anderson, Head of Humanitarian Programs, Sanofi Genzyme
In this episode, Bonnie Anderson speaks about Sanofi Genzyme’s Humanitarian Program for rare diseases and its patient impact. The Program started in 1991 when its first treatment for Gaucher disease was made available and it has since expanded to support five different communities with lysosomal storage disorders—a group of rare genetic conditions caused by enzyme deficiencies—around the world.
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A lot of people enjoy beets. But, not too many gardeners grow them. So, it is not surprising if you are not familiar with how to cook fresh beets. And, sometimes you want just a plain and simple recipe to savor the flavor of a vegetable. This cooked beets recipe is just that.
Once you’ve cooked the beets, you can use them in your other favorite recipes.
Yield: 4 cups
Did You Know? Over the years, beets have been used for a variety of medicinal uses. Ancient Greeks used them to treat a wide range of ailments including constipation, headaches, skin problems, toothaches, and wounds And, they were used as an offering to their god Apollo.
2 pounds fresh beets
1-2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt (omit salt, if you are on a low sodium diet)
Pour water into a pan.
Bring water to a boil.
While water is heating, wash and peel beets.
Slice or dice, as desired.
Put beets into boiling water.
Cover the pan and reduce heat to a steady, slow boil.
Cook until tender, usually about 25-45 minutes.
Drain the water.
Beets are ready to use by themselves, or in your favorite beet recipes.
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Across Spillway to Ohau Canal
Although Wayne Barrar’s ongoing exploration of
the landscape is primarily executed through the
lens of a camera, it is from the vantage point of
both science and art that he pursues his ideas.
Barrar first graduated with a Bachelor
of Science from the University of Canterbury
in 1979 before later completing a Postgraduate
Diploma of Fine Arts at Elam School of Fine
Arts in 1996 and an MDes (2005) from
He is currently associate professor and director
of photography at Massey University’s School of
Fine Arts in Wellington but is also a frequent
traveller, regularly undertaking residencies in
such places as Iceland, Utah and New York State.
His works include remote scenic vistas, vast
industrial sites, biosecurity case studies and
subterranean cities, all questioning the
relationship between nature and culture, people
and the environment. What is unsettling about
these images is the way enormous alien
structures become an accepted, almost
integrated feature of the landscape, making
fences and dams seem as picturesque as cliffs
and cathedrals. His ambivalent portrayal neither
condemns nor celebrates industry.
In an Art New Zealand essay, Elam senior
lecturer Gavin Hipkins has described Barrar’s
work as occupying an uneasy position in relation
to the romantic landscape tradition that is so
central to New Zealand art history. Instead,
Barrar adopts the romantic legacy of entropy
and abandoned ruins, of former glories and
Describing these humanised landscapes,
Barrar states in his 2001 book Shifting Nature:
“Land is a resource that must ‘perform’. It is
expected to produce food, electricity and timber,to encourage tourism and to provide a venue for
our leisure activities, while at the same time
remaining stable and reliable in business terms.”
Energy production is a recurring theme in
Barrar’s work so it is no surprise that his work
features in the exhibition AC/DC: The Art of
Power, at the Gus Fisher Gallery to 3 October.
These works are from his 2006 show The
Machine Room, which primarily documented
underground power stations in New Zealand.
The scenes depicted are from the coal mine that
supplies the adjacent Huntly thermal station.
This links both his previous explorations of
underground sites, including American and
Australian underground dwellings, and his earlier
works which contrasted industrial and natural
landscapes, including power stations in Iceland
and Think Big hydro projects in the South Island.
In 2003 The University of Auckland Art Collection
purchased a suite of five works that fall into the
latter category, contrasting New Zealand’s
much-promoted pristine South Island scenery with
evidence of human occupation and adaptation.
Whether it is the built walkways that allow us to
admire Fiordland waterfalls or the canals and
spillways that feed our hydro power systems,
Barrar challenges us to reconsider the
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ISBN : 9780199537044
To be loved to madness - such was her great desire' Eustacia Vye criss-crosses the wild Egdon Heath, eager to experience life to the full in her quest for 'music, poetry, passion, war'.
She marries Clym Yeobright, native of the heath, but his idealism frustrates her romantic ambitions and her discontent draws others into a tangled web of deceit and unhappiness. Early readers responded to Hardy's 'insatiably observant' descriptions of the heath, a setting that for D. H. Lawrence provided the 'real stuff of tragedy'. For modern readers, the tension between the mythic setting of the heath and the modernity of the characters challenges our freedom to shape the world as we wish; like Eustacia, we may not always be able to live our dreams. This edition has a critically established text based on the manuscript and first edition.
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Sweden Expresses Strong Support for UNESCO’s role in Protecting Heritage in Conflict
UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova and Sweden’s Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Annika Söder discussed reinforced cooperation to protect cultural heritage under attack and fight the illicit trafficking of cultural objects during a meeting in Stockholm on 26 November, on the margins of the Global Child Forum.
Ms Bokova expressed deep appreciation for Sweden's broad engagement with UNESCO that spans the breadth of its mandate, from freedom of expression and gender equality to capacity building in education and skills to ocean science.
She praised the participation of Swedish Minister for Culture and Democracy Ms Alice Bah Kuhnke in the special event on 2 November, marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists and the presence of the Minister of Education, Mr Gustav Fridolin, in the Swedish-led side-event on Technical and Vocational Education and Training during the 38th session of the General Conference.
Ms Söder reiterated Sweden’s strong stake in the promotion of freedom of expression and information, noting that in 2016, the country will mark the 250th anniversary of its Access to Information Law, which can still be held up as an instrument to promote transparency and reduce corruption.
Noting UNESCO’s rising emphasis on countering violent extremism through education, protection of cultural heritage and reaching out to youth, the Director-General stressed the urgency of reinforcing the fight against the illicit trafficking of cultural objects that is financing terrorism.
She encouraged Sweden to assist in the drive to harmonize legislation in this area, in particular through more robust import rules, noting that since the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2199, 35 countries have changed their laws and regulations, and reinforced coordination mechanisms.
In response to the State Secretary’s interest in how to protect cultural heritage in war zones, Ms Bokova informed
her about UNESCO's initiative in Mali to sensitize peacekeeping troops, including through the development of a comprehensive manual and of a passport-style document with maps featuring the location of heritage sites.
Ms Söder concurred that educating and training peacekeeping troops was the smart approach, as the protection of cultural heritage should fit into a wider mandate. She proposed that such training could be introduced into the Folke Bernadotte Academy for the training of peacekeepers in Sweden, which also collaborates with a wide network of training institutions.
The State Secretary informed Ms Bokova about the release of a new report, coordinated by former minister Mona Sahlin, on countering violent extremism, and in Sweden's interest in engaging more widely to promote tolerance and inter-religious dialogue.
She signalled also the country's growing recognition of the importance of investing in education for peace-building in post-conflict situations.
Turning to the upcoming COP21 conference on climate change, Ms Bokova stressed the importance of UNESCO's engagement, showcasing work on education for sustainable development, disaster risk reduction, protection of biodiversity, ocean science, marine heritage sites and strengthening resilience in Small Island Developing States.
The State Minister noted that Sweden was strongly engaged on oceans and climate funding, expressing support for the Director-General's perspective on changing mindsets and mobilizing governments and partners to build green societies.
Making the United Nations fit for purpose to implement the 2030 agenda was also discussed. The Director-General drew attention to the key role of specialized agencies and concurred with the State Minister on the importance of capacity building, policy development, knowledge transfer and normative standards. She emphasized the necessity of government owernship and of support to countries and regions that are lagging farthest behind, noting also increasing recognition of the need for closer convergence between the humanitarian, development and peace-building agendas. | <urn:uuid:0781dd22-9307-4054-8c14-29fc5f1a2c83> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/sweden-expresses-strong-support-unescos-role-protecting-heritage-conflict | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571502.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811194507-20220811224507-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.929887 | 764 | 1.90625 | 2 |
- See what life is like on Mars, the Moon, and the International Space Station
- Spend a week in the Mars Base domes when you join a camp at the Us Space and Rocket Center
- Experience living in two 16 foot domes with five other team members
If you like space travel and science, you will love the new Mars Base exhibit at The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. This museum showcases rockets, achievements, and artifacts of the U.S. space program. Just imagine living in a dome on Mars as an astronaut going about your daily routine. The Space Camp programs offered here simulate missions to the Moon, Mars and the International Space Station. Participants sign up for a week long space camp and must be between the ages of 9-18, however there is an exhibit walkway that offers visibility into the Mars Base to the public.
U.S. Space Camp gives an in-depth exposure to the space program through participant use of simulators, lectures, and training exercises. Pacific Domes had the pleasure of interviewing Robin Soprano, Director- Space Camp Mission Support to see how two 16 foot domes make life on Mars possible.
Pacific Domes: What are the domes used for?
Robin: The domes serve as the Mars base or habitat in our Space Camp Mars mission. In the mission scenario we use with our Advanced Academy (high school age) trainees (that’s what we call Campers because NASA calls astronauts in training trainees), they are the first inhabitants of this new base. We’ve been to Mars in prior expeditions but this is a new base that dropped on the surface for them. For our camp teams of 16 participants, some of their crew would be located in Mission Control here on Earth, some are on an orbiting station located on Phobos, a moon of Mars. The remainder of the crew launches on top of a SLS rocket and lands on Mars to setup this base.
Pacific Domes: From the photos it looks like one dome is used for growing food, the other for working, is that right?
Robin: Yes, basically it’s their living and work space. Crew members will go about their tasks of daily living. There are aeroponic growing systems for food production, science work stations, a medical station, a rover station, kitchenette and sleep stations.
Pacific Domes: Why are space suits needed inside the dome?
Robin: At the beginning of the mission, suits are necessary as they power up and pressurize the base. Once this is complete, they are able to remove their suits.
Pacific Domes: How many astronauts would occupy these two 16 foot domes in a Mars simulation?
Robin: During this mission scenario, there are six of the crew on Mars.
Pacific Domes: Is this a mars simulation?
Robin: Yes, in our Space Camp programs we conduct several types of mission simulations. We have three space shuttles and two Orion capsules. We simulate missions to the Moon, Mars and the International Space Station. We have a variety of missions we can run that are age appropriate for each camp. We offer weeklong programs for ages 9-11, 12-14 and 15-18. We additionally offer weekend camps for Educators, Families and Adults. If none of that works, we also have abbreviated 1,2 or 3 day programs that many school and scout groups attend. We run camp about 50 weeks per year.
Pacific Domes: How will the public interact with Mars Base?
Robin: Our missions are conducted in our Mission Center Complex (MCC) with Space Camp participants. However, there is a public exhibit walkway that offers visibility into the Mission space.
Pacific Domes: How long will this display be installed?
Robin: Our Mars base is considered to be a permanent installation. We are ever evolving so who knows what it could be in the future!
Pacific Domes: Would you like to add anything?
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Finland is home to great Universities. There are Scholarships in Finland Without IELTS 2022 for International Students. The Finland Government and Finland universities offers Scholarships in Bachelors, Masters, and PhD programs. There are lots of grants and opportunities in Finalnd. It is one of the top destinations for international students around the world for their global studying experience. At present, it is also possible for international students to study in Finland without IELTS.
Finalnd is a European Country. There are alot of Scholarship announced in Europe. You can check New European Government Scholarships. This is a Kind of an interesting Opportunity. Finland’s world-leading higher education system offers more than 500 English-taught degree programmes in 13 universities and 22 universities of applied sciences (UAS).
Finnish higher education institutions have over 20,000 international students studying in several locations around Finland. Finland has the Universities which are Ranked in Top 100 in World University Rnakings. In this Post we will tell you all the Scholarships in Finland, List of Finalnd Universities Without IELTS and how to Study in Finland Without IELTS.
Details About Scholarships in Finland Without IELTS
Scholarship Country: Finland
Degree Level: Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
List of Scholarships in Finland
There are the Scholarships below offered by the Finland Universities and Finland Government Scholarship Pool.
1# Finland Government Scholarship
The Finnish Government Scholarships is For Bachelors Degree and Master Degree Programs to Study in Finland. This Scholarship is Funded by the Government of Finland.
2# Finnish Goovernment Scholarship Pool
The Finnish Government Scholarship Pool can be applied for only Doctoral Studies. This Scholarship can not be applied for Masters’s level Studies.
3# EDUFI Doctoral Fellowships in Finland
The EDUFI Fellowships programme is open to young Doctoral level students and researchers from all countries and from all academic fields who wish to pursue their Doctorate (or Double Doctorate) at a Finnish university.
4# Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Programs
International Students can also study in Finland on an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Program. Finnish Universities participate in a number of study programs that are funded by Erasmus Mundus Scholarships.
5# The University of Helsinki Scholarship
Helsinki University is offering Scholarships for Masters Degree Program in Finland. International Students to Study in Finland free at Helsinki University. The duration of the Scholarship is 2 Years.
Finland Universities Without IELTS
There are a Number of Universities in Finland without IELTS.
LAB University of Applied Sciences.
HAMK Hame University of Applied Sciences.
Hanken school of economics.
Helsinki school of business.
Kajaani un. ( KAMK) Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
How to Study in Finland Without IELTS
To study in Finaldn without IELTS students must show that they speak English sufficiently well. Here are few ways other than IELTS from which students can take admission in the Finnish universities:
- The student’s native language is English OR
- The previous academic degree of the student was taught in English at any of the universities in the EU/EEA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or the USA. OR
- Some Universities in Finland also accept if only part of a student’s previous academic degree was taught in the English language (English Proficiency Letter)
This is a certificate that your Previous educational institute can provide stating that your medium of study was English.
Provide an English Proficiency certificate or Medium of Instruction (MOI) by the time of your admission.
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Investigating the frequency of triploid Atlantic salmon in wild Norwegian and Russian populations
Peer reviewed, Journal article
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Background Fish may display variations in ploidy, including three sets of chromosomes, known as triploidy. A recent study revealed a frequency of ~ 2% spontaneous (i.e., non-intentional) triploidy in domesticated Atlantic salmon produced in Norwegian aquaculture in the period 2007–2014. In contrast, the frequency of triploidy in wild salmon populations has not been studied thus far, and in wild populations of other organisms, it has been very rarely studied. In population genetic data sets, individuals that potentially display chromosome abnormalities, such as triploids with three alleles, are typically excluded on the premise that they may reflect polluted or otherwise compromised samples. Here, we critically re-investigated the microsatellite genetic profile of ~ 6000 wild Atlantic salmon sampled from 80 rivers in Norway and Russia, to investigate the frequency of triploid individuals in wild salmon populations for the first time. Results We detected a single triploid salmon, and five individuals displaying three alleles at one of the loci, thus regarded as putatively trisomic. This gave an overall frequency of triploid and putatively trisomic individuals in the data set of 0.017 and 0.083% respectively. The triploid salmon was an adult female, and had spent 2 years in freshwater and 2 years in the sea. Conclusions We conclude that the frequency of naturally-occurring triploid Atlantic salmon in wild Norwegian and Russian populations is very low, and many-fold lower than the frequency of spontaneous triploids observed in aquaculture. Our results suggest that aquaculture rearing conditions substantially increase the probability of triploidy to develop, and/or permits greater survival of triploid individuals, in comparison to the wild. | <urn:uuid:02cfb251-fe5b-453d-8280-4b9a92e85114> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://bora.uib.no/bora-xmlui/handle/1956/19243 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.930896 | 433 | 2.578125 | 3 |
THUNDER BAY – Although rain in the forecast is expected to drop the forest fire hazard to low across the Northwest region on July 22, prior to that there were three new fires confirmed by early evening on July 21 and more reports were being checked. There was also one new fire reported July 20.
Forest Fire Hazard Dropping
The July 21 fires included two in the Kenora District and one in the Sioux Lookout District.
Kenora Fire 035 is 0.1 hectares in size, located on an island on Lake of the Woods about 30 kilometers south of Kenora. It is being monitored as it burns and renews the island ecosystem.
Kenora Fire 036 is a lightning-caused fire located about 25 kilometers north of Minaki. It is not under control at 0.1 hectares in size. Sioux Lookout Fire 049 is a 0.1 hectare fire located about 45 km east, northeast of Cat Lake and was classed as being held by the evening of July 21.
The July 20 fire was Sioux Lookout Fire Number 048. It is a being observed at 0.1 hectares in size and is located about 26 kilometers south of Kingfisher Lake.
The number of active fires in the region is 39 with an area burned over of 32,204.5 hectares. This brings the total number of fires to date in the region to 259, with an area burned over of 40,250.8 hectares.
While Kenora District picked up new fires, it also declared Kenora Fire 031 out. This 1.0 hectare lightning-caused fire started on June 26 and was monitored as it renewed the ecosystem in the Lake of the Woods Conservation Reserve south of the Aulneau Peninsula.
Sioux Lookout District also called a fire out – fire number 046 was a 1.0 hectare lightning-caused fire that started on July 18.
An earlier fire of note, Red Lake Fire Number 024 is classed as being held at 300 hectares in size. Located about 40 kilometers northwest of Red Lake, this lightning caused fire is showing a minimal number of hot spots through infrared scanning and demobilization of crews has begun on this fire.
Work continues on Red Lake Fire Number 031. Lines are holding and firefighters continue to patrol for hot spots to put out. Fire behaviour forecasts do caution that the risk of active fire remains in mature Jack Pine and in storm damaged forest fuel existing on the fire. The potential for flare ups will grow under gusting winds and as the area dries out.
Provincial support continues with the firefighting efforts in the Northwest Territories, Manitoba and Quebec. Additional crews and overhead staff are expected to be deployed to Quebec on July 22.
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Separate bikeways are the lead actors in bike-friendly cities, but many supporting actors complete the cast: bikes on transit facilities, good traffic law enforcement, even bike “lifts” on steep hills. Three more worth mentioning are blue lanes, parking cages, and cyclibraries.
(Photo courtesy of Jayson Antonoff, International Sustainable Solutions.)
My youngest son often bikes to drama rehearsals. It’s about three miles from our home in Seattle, mostly on traffic-calmed neighborhood streets and a bike trail — pretty good bikeways, overall. The only parts I worry about are the intersections where he has to cross especially busy streets, like six-lane Highway 99.
Oregonians share my concern about crossing big roads on two wheels: they told the state’s Bicycle Transportation Alliance that unsafe intersection crossings are the biggest barrier to cycling (PDF). On many routes, and particularly for children, busy intersections are the weakest links in the emerging bikeway network in our city and others.
One cure is Blue Lanes. Pioneered in the cycling meccas of northern Europe, they are bicycle lanes through intersections boldly painted to demarcate which road space is reserved for pedal power. Typically, they’re accompanied by traffic signals specifically for cyclists. The city of Portland has installed 10 blue lanes to date.
Once my son arrives at his drama rehearsal, he leaves his bike locked outside for hours, exposing it to the risk of theft or vandalism. A good lock and a secure public bike rack help. (Seattle has about 2,300 public bike racks; that’s more than New York City [PDF; see page 273].)
But bikes locked to racks remain vulnerable. Thieves can cut locks or strip bikes with surprising speed. Better than racks are cages, rented by the hour — an innovative technology detailed in this short video from streetfilms.org.
I often find myself somewhere without my bike, needing to take a quick round trip to some nearby location: a business meeting or a local shop. Years ago, Portland sparked a bevy of North American imitators when a nonprofit group there began refurbishing old two-wheelers, painting them bright colors, and leaving them on the streets of the city for anyone to use. Originally attempted in Amsterdam, this program of free-range bicycles eventually foundered; the bikes disappeared.
Such libraries of bikes persist inside certain manufacturing companies, such as Boeing, where company-owned fleets of shared bicycles have long been used for quick, job-site errands.
A commercial form of cyclibraries has emerged in the past two years in Europe, originating in Lyon, France, and launching this year in Paris. Like airport luggage-cart stands that automatically rent carts, then refund a deposit on the carts’ return, a network of sidewalk kiosks — little bike libraries — dispense simple bikes on demand, for the cost of a deposit and a little more than $1 an hour.
Paris has sold a license to an outdoor advertiser to place 21,000 bikes at 1,500 kiosks this year, partially in exchange for advertising privileges on the bikes and kiosks, as described here.
Portland is exploring how it might do something similar. I wonder whether car-sharing companies might get in on the act, too, since they’ve already built the billing and transaction systems. Flexbike? Zipbike?
What does bike-friendly look like? What is Bicycle Respect? It’s blue lanes with bike signals at all major intersections. It’s an abundance of secure bike parking — perhaps with bike-parking cages installed in place of some metered car-parking slots. It’s hundreds of cyclibraries scattered through the cityscape, each automatically renting out a dozen two-wheelers by the hour, speeding errands and leaving more cars at the curb.
Bicycle friendly means no longer worrying about my son, or his bike, when he rides to drama.
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Who Was Charles Manson?
Charles Manson was an American criminal who spearheaded a murderous campaign with his followers, the Manson Family cult, that would make him one of the most infamous figures in criminal history.
Notorious for his connection to the brutal slayings of pregnant actress Sharon Tate and other Hollywood residents, Manson received the death penalty in 1971, a sentence that was commuted to life in prison the following year.
Manson was born Charles Milles Maddox on November 12, 1934, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Kathleen Maddox, a 16-year-old girl who was both an alcoholic and a prostitute.
Kathleen later married William Manson, but the marriage ended quickly and Charles was placed in a boys school at age 12. Rejected in his attempts to return to his mother, Charles was soon living on the streets and getting by through petty crime.
Over the next 20 years, Manson spent time in and out of reform schools and prisons for various crimes. He was released from prison on March 21, 1967, and moved to San Francisco.
The Manson Family Cult
"The Family" was a group of around 100 followers of Manson who shared his passion for an unconventional lifestyle and habitual use of hallucinogenic drugs, such as LSD and magic mushrooms. The Manson Family eventually moved from San Francisco to a deserted ranch in the San Fernando Valley.
Manson’s followers also included a small, hard-core unit of impressionable young girls. They began to believe, without question, Manson's claims that he was Jesus and his prophecies of a race war.
Charles Manson and "Helter Skelter"
Manson was influenced not only by drugs, such as LSD, but by art works and music of the time, most notably The Beatles song "Helter Skelter," from their 1968 White Album. Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders was later the title of a best-selling book about Manson and his crimes written by Vincent Bugliosi.
Paul McCartney has said that the playground slide in "Helter Skelter" was a metaphor for the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Manson, however, interpreted the lyrics of "Helter Skelter" as incitation to begin a race war. He turned to the album and lyrics to justify his scheme and guide his followers to murder.
Manson had a strong belief and interest in the notion of Armageddon from the Book of Revelations, and also explored the teachings of Scientology and more obscure cult churches, such as the Church of the Final Judgment.
In many ways, Manson reflected personality traits and obsessions that were associated with gurus of cult-quasi-religious groups that began to emerge in the 1960s. He was pathologically deluded into believing that he was the harbinger of doom regarding the planet's future.
The Manson-Beach Boys Connection
Before Manson's famous murderous spree, Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys had allowed Manson and several members of his Family to stay at his home after picking up two female members of the Family who had been hitchhiking.
It was through this association that Manson got the opportunity to audition for Terry Melcher, son of Doris Day and friend/producer of the popular 1960s band the Beach Boys, who was living at Polanski's house at the time. Melcher wasn't interested in signing a contract with Manson.
Manson allegedly did record some music at Dennis's brother Brian Wilson's home studio. The Beach Boys released a song written by Manson entitled "Cease to Exist" (renamed "Never Learn Not to Love") on their 1969 album, 20/20, as a single B-side.
Murders and Victims
The Manson Family — including Manson and his young, loyal disciples — is thought to have carried out some 35 killings. Most of their cases were never tried, in part for lack of evidence. The perpetrators had also already been sentenced to life for the killings on August 9, 1969 (Tate, writer Wojciech Frykowski, his partner, coffee bean heiress Abigail Folger and celebrity hairstylist Jay Sebring) and two more victims on August 10, 1969 (wealthy supermarket executive Leno LaBianca and his wife, Rosemary).
In August 1969, Manson gathered a group of his most loyal Family followers to carry out his massacre among Hollywood's elite and "beautiful people." The first of Manson’s victims was murdered at the home Polanski had rented, located at 10050 Cielo Drive in Benedict Canyon, an area just north of Beverly Hills. Polanski was away in London shooting a film., and the four victims had just returned home from dinner at the time of the murder.
While Manson himself took no part in the actual killings, he directed four of his most obedient followers — Charles "Tex" Watson, Susan Atkins, Patricia Krenwinkel and Linda Kasabian — to the address and directed them to kill everyone. According to one of the Family member's statements, the Polanski household had been targeted because it represented the showbiz world that had rejected Manson.
Steven Parent had been visiting his friend Garretson when he became the Manson Family’s first victim. As he drove away from the house in the dark early morning hours, he was spotted by the intruders and shot dead.
Kasabian was horrified by the shooting of the boy, and she remained outside to keep watch. Kasabian acted as the getaway driver and was to become the star witness during the trial.
When the other three broke into the house, they herded Tate, Frykowski, Folgers and Sebring into the living room and tied them up. Sebring was shot and brutally kicked as he tried to defend Tate. During the terrifying murder spree, both Frykowski and Folger managed to escape from the house but were chased and stabbed to death.
At the trial, Kasabian described how she saw Frykowski staggering out of the house covered in blood and was horrified at the sight. She told him she was "sorry," but despite her pleas to his attacker to stop, the victim was bludgeoned repeatedly. Folger escaped from the house with terrible injuries but was caught on the front lawn and stabbed 28 times.
Eight-months-pregnant Tate pleaded for the life of her unborn child. She was mercilessly stabbed in the stomach by Atkins. Kasabian told of Atkins's chilling words to Tate before she stabbed her: "Look, bitch, I have no mercy for you. You're going to die, and you'd better get used to it."
Atkins then used Tate's blood to write the word "pig" on the front door. However, instead of this brutal massacre sating the pathological Manson, he criticized the murderers for being sloppy.
The following night, Manson took Family members Watson, Krenwinkel and Leslie Van Houten to the Los Feliz address of the LaBiancas, and the couple was murdered in a similarly horrifying fashion.
Arrest and Trial
Ironically, Manson and his Family were arrested not on suspicion of the Tate-LaBianca murders, but simply on the belief that they had vandalized a portion of the Death Valley National Park while they were hiding out in the Mojave Desert.
In 1969, the county sheriff had taken them into custody, not realizing that they were involved in the heinous murders. But it was through the confession of Susan Atkins, while held in detention on suspicion of murdering Gary Hinman during an unrelated incident, that led detectives to realize that Manson and his followers were involved in the killings.
Various motivations were examined during the course of the trial. The most feasible was that Manson's pathological ego, insanity and belief in Armageddon were influences that led him to leave behind a trail of destruction. Manson believed that he was the new Messiah, and that after a "nuclear attack" he and his followers would be saved by hiding in a secret world under the desert.
His prophetic visions included a belief that the race war would result in a Black victory, and Manson along with his Family members would have to mentor the Black community, as they would lack experience to run the planet.
As Manson and the Family were to be the beneficiaries of the race war, he told his followers that they had to help initiate it. According to defense witness and killer Van Houten, this was the primary reason why they murdered the LaBiancas. Manson had taken the wallet of murdered Rosemary LaBianca with the intention that he would deposit it in a section of L.A. where an African American might find it, use it and then possibly have the murders pinned on them.
Later in court, Van Houten, who was just 19 when she took part in the LaBianca killings, alleged that Manson had taken advantage of her vulnerability and dislike for her mother, although she believed, like the other members, that he was a man of vision. Thirty years later, during a parole board hearing, Van Houten said she was horrified by what she had done that night and desperately wanted to redeem herself. She was denied parole in 2006 and again in 2010.
Susan Atkins admitted in initial confessions to fellow prisoners that she had wanted to cut out Tate's unborn baby but didn't have the time. She also revealed that other grisly and macabre acts were to be perpetrated against the victims and that a list of other high-profile Hollywood stars were on a list to be killed and mutilated. These included Elizabeth Taylor and husband Richard Burton, Frank Sinatra, Steve McQueen and Tom Jones.
When asked why they wanted to kill celebrities, Atkins replied that the Manson Family wanted to commit murders that would shock the world and make people take notice.
The trial began in June 1970, with lawyer Ronald Hughes named the attorney for Manson and Van Houten. Hughes soon dropped Manson as a client, reportedly because he felt he could convince the jury that Van Houten had been unduly influenced by the Family leader.
The move may have cost him his life: Late in the year, Hughes went camping and disappeared, and his decomposed body turned up several months later. It is thought that he was the victim of a retaliation killing by members of Manson's Family.
During the trial, Manson released an album titled Lie in an effort to raise money for his defense. He reveled in the media attention, and during court proceedings he turned up with an X carved into his forehead. Some of his female followers copied the act and shaved their heads, sometimes sitting outside the courthouse. The X was gradually modified until it turned into a swastika.
Throughout the trial, the killers often giggled and exchanged grimaces with Manson, showing no remorse for their crimes.
On January 25, 1971, Manson was convicted of first-degree murder for directing the deaths of the Tate-LaBianca victims. He was sentenced to death, but this was automatically commuted to life in prison after California's Supreme Court invalidated all death sentences prior to 1972. He was sentenced to life in prison and spent the next four decades behind bars.
Kasabian was granted immunity for her part as star witness. Susan Atkins was sentenced to death, but her sentence was later commuted to life in prison. She was incarcerated from 1969 until her death in 2009.
Children and Wives
In 1955, between prison sentences, Manson married Rosalie Jean Willis, a 17-year-old hospital waitress. The couple moved to California and had a son, Charles Manson Jr., who committed suicide in the 1990s. By 1956, Willis had left with their child to be with her new lover, and she later divorced Manson.
In 1959, Manson married a prostitute, Leona Rae “Candy” Stevens, with whom he had a second son, Charles Luther Manson. Stevens divorced Manson in 1963.
Girlfriend in Prison
In a 2013 interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Afton Burton, who called herself Star, claimed that she and Manson were in a relationship, telling the reporter: "I'll tell you straight up, Charlie and I are going to get married. When that will be, we don't know. But I take it very seriously. Charlie is my husband. Charlie told me to tell you this."
At the age of 19, Star had moved from Illinois to Corcoran, California, to be near the prison where Manson was incarcerated, and she also ran multiple websites aimed at securing his release.
In November 2014, the 26-year-old Star and 80-year-old Manson obtained a marriage license. However, their marriage license expired in 2015, and allegations were made in February of that year by writer Daniel Simone that Star primarily intended to marry Manson so she could publicly display his corpse for profit after his death. Manson's wife Star later told Inside Edition the nuptials were still on, while her mother disputed Simone's claims in a Rolling Stone story. Their marriage never did come to pass before Manson's death.
Manson died on November 19, 2017, of natural causes. He had been in prison for more than 40 years for his crimes.
Days earlier, Manson had been admitted to a hospital in Bakersfield, California; however, no details about his medical condition or his location were disclosed, due to privacy and security reasons. The longtime prisoner had also been hospitalized earlier in the year.
Manson had been serving time in Corcoran State Prison in California since 1971. In 2012, He was denied parole for the 12th time.
Posthumous Legal Battles
For around four months after Manson's death, the Kern County Superior Court of California sought to determine who had the right to claim the notorious cult leader's body. Four people expressed interest, including two who claimed to be his son, one who demonstrated he was a grandson and a fourth who said he was a longtime pen pal. The matter was further complicated by the submission of competing wills.In March 2018, the court awarded Manson's body to his grandson, Jason Freeman, the only child of Charles Manson Jr. A resident of Bradenton, Florida, Freeman told a local news channel he planned to cremate his grandfather's body and scatter the ashes in an undisclosed location.
Still, just a teenager, in 1951 Manson began spending time in prison. Early on, before he discovered the benefits of being a "model prisoner," he was considered dangerous. He would eventually spend half of the first 32 years of his life behind bars.
Manson was described by probation reports as suffering from a "marked degree of rejection, instability and psychic trauma" and "constantly striving for status and securing some kind of love." Other descriptions included "unpredictable" and "safe only under supervision."
From 1958, Manson was in and out of jail for a variety of offenses, including pimping and passing stolen checks, and he was sent to McNeil Island prison in Washington State for 10 years. It was while he was incarcerated that Manson learned how to read music and play the guitar.
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2021 will be the year ultra-wideband will emerge as key for indoor positioning
Dec 22, 2020
The foundation has been laid for Ultra-Wideband (UWB) to become a mainstream wireless connectivity technology across many consumer and IoT applications, enabling accurate indoor location and positioning with context-aware information and precise analytics in real-time. The year 2021 will be a critical juncture in UWB’s rollout and increased adoption. Global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research forecasts there will be 300 million UWB device shipments in 2021.
In its new whitepaper, 68 Technology Trends That Will Shape 2021, ABI Research’s analysts identify 37 trends that will shape the technology market and 31 others that, although attracting huge amounts of speculation and commentary, are less likely to move the needle over the next twelve months. “For success in 2021, especially after a very challenging 2020, one must understand fundamental trends early, and take a view on those trends that are buoyed by hyperbole and those that are sure to be uncomfortable realities. Now is the time to double down on the right technology investment,” says Stuart Carlaw, Chief Research Officer at ABI Research.
What Will Happen in 2021:
“UWB’s rollout and increased adoption is due to wider chipset availability, adoption across multiple segments, and the formation of a healthy UWB ecosystem across the entire supply chain,” explains Andrew Zignani, Wi-Fi,
While historically, the technology has been used primarily within high-accuracy RTLS applications, 2020 has propelled UWB into various new markets. To date, arguably the biggest news was Apple’s decision to develop and use its own UWB technology in its iPhone 11, iPhone 12, and iPhone SE devices. In addition, Samsung now supports the technology in its Galaxy Note 20, and Xiaomi added UWB to its Mi 10 series. Apple has also integrated the technology within its latest Apple Watch Series 6 and HomePod Mini speaker, demonstrating the importance of the technology going forward. Xiaomi also recently demonstrated UWB leveraged within a variety of smart home devices, such as fans, lamps, and smart speakers, highlighting the growing potential of the UWB ecosystem.
Once embedded within a sizable installed base of smartphones, new opportunities will emerge within the mobile accessory space, alongside wider consumer electronics applications. “Though it is difficult to predict which will be the largest markets exactly, it is clear that UWB is here to stay and that a strong ecosystem of devices is emerging,” Zignani says.
What Won’t Happen in 2021:
LEO Satellites Will Not Yet Overtake GEO Operators’ Dominance:
“The promise of ubiquitous, high-capacity, low-latency connectivity of mega-constellations has initiated a potential changing of the guard within the satellite industry,” says Miguel Castaneda Industry Analyst at ABI Research. Likely disruptors, such as SpaceX and OneWeb, are ramping up development and production of their Low Earth Orbit (LEO) solutions to offer affordable and universal connectivity solutions.
There are, however, major obstacles that will hinder the ambitions of these LEO companies from coming to fruition, especially in 2021. “LEO companies must still improve commercial feasibility by overcoming the cost implications of deploying large-scale satellite fleets,” Castaneda explains. The cost advantages of LEO deployments, such as Amazon’s Kuiper (intending to launch 3,000 satellites) and SpaceX’s Starlink (estimated 42,000 satellites by 2025), are neutralized as GEO/Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) deployments only require, at most, 10 satellites for global coverage. There are also other considerations that LEO companies must confront, including the need for more ground system infrastructure, proper orchestration of seamless switching/hand-offs of up to thousands of beams (due to the narrower spot beam capabilities of modern high throughput satellite systems), and navigating the varied landing rights of different countries.
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Try these science-backed ways to manage your portions
Ever devoured your dinner in front of the TV without really tasting it? Eating like this can lead to overeating. However, mindful eating — tuning in to what your body needs — can turn this around.
When you reach for chocolate or another treat, pause. Ask yourself what’s driving you. Boredom? An argument? Noticing your thoughts and emotions will help you focus. You may still eat the chocolate, but it’s a choice, not an automatic reaction.
Plan your meals
Thinking about your meals in advance of your weekly grocery shop will help fortify you against the powers of junk food promotions. Also, if you’re going out for dinner, look at the menu — and nutritional information — before you go to make healthier choices.
Organise the kitchen
You don’t need to bin all your snacks, but put certain items that you’re trying to cut down on out of sight!
Eat more protein
Protein takes longer for the body to digest than carbs, meaning it’ll keep you fuller for longer.
Use smaller plates
People consume less food when using small plates. By halving the plate size, you eat one-third less than normal.
Those who post pictures of their food on social media tend to eat more healthily as it’s a way of tracking how well they’re eating, plus they feel more accountable.
Start with a salad
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We spoke to TV3 News about the ECB move to turn deposit rates negative and implement a small rate cut bringing deposit rates to -0.1% and the base rate to 0.15%.
The ECB released a further 500 billion, Bank of England 10 billion and the Fed 20 billion This was done as a follow on the the USA’s liquid injection rather than rate cut, the idea is to lower interbank rates, increase liquidity and at the same time not promote inflation.
Thankfully and historically we are seeing a trend here. The Fed, ECB, Canadian Central Bank, Bank of England and the Swiss Central Bank all acted in unison, traditionally this was not the case and its great to see that internationally we can start acting in a global way in a global world. Prior to this we acted in a national way in a global world, central banks didn’t refer to eachother before making a move.
All the banks with the qualifying collateral could buy from the ECB at 4.21% which is what the old Euribor was, this will mean that the people selling from euribor rates will only be able to sell to institutions which don’t qualify for this money, it may also mean that the people who are most … | <urn:uuid:134534ce-b2eb-4682-a7bd-074b847d522b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.mortgagebrokers.ie/tag/central-banks/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570741.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808001418-20220808031418-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.957355 | 256 | 1.804688 | 2 |
A half-day interactive workshop aimed at education about mental illness and providing skill development to allow people to confidently respond when they encounter people in distress.
Anyone who wants to better understand mental health and be able to respond to people in distress.
After this workshop, participants should be able to:
- Understand the concept of mental health
- Understand common mental illnesses and their prevalence in Australia
- Identify myths and stereotypes in relation to mental illness
- Identify aspects of stigma and its impact on people’s lives
- Know how to respond to a person who may be experiencing distress
- Know where to get support.
This interactive workshop will cover the following topics:
- What is mental health?
- Common mental health conditions and mental illnesses
- The general impacts of mental illness
- Stigma, myths and stereotypes
- Responding to distress
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A List of Resources for Exhibit Design
There are a lot of moving components when it comes to Exhibition Design. It takes a team that is specialized in many different fields to come together to build an experience for patrons. As the designer, your designs can change dramatically when materials, lighting, cost and time get involved. Here are some resources to lean upon whether you're starting out or immersed in the process.
In the last few years, I have made accessibility the first step in my design process. Today it is important to create safe, inclusive environments that look out for everyone.
This is an oldie but goodie. It is the industry standard for Accessible Exhibition Design although I have added my own notes into my copy of this document when it comes to signage heights and type sizes.
Designing for Inclusivity: Strategies for Universal Washrooms and Change Rooms in Community and Recreation Facilities
HCMA, a Vancouver-based architecture firm, re-released their booklet a few years ago with new language and icons. This is a strong case study that showcases how inclusive design works.
Typography is a huge component of any show from the title wall down to the labels and icons.
The best part of this site is its search capabilities. You can earch by type of material (i.e. booklet or poster) or by typeface to see examples.
This is a great curated instagram handle to follow. Brooke Robinson does a great job of showcasing type in different mediums and diverse styles of lettering.
Some shows rely heavily on wayfinding and signage but others not so much. The actual show is the most important thing in the room, but as the designer, you need balance all of the other components that your audience needs like safety signs, bathroom and exit signs.
Wayfinding can be daunting, but this book gives a visual overview of the process for developing a system. There are also great tips about icons that I continue to revisit.
This article, by Anna Faherty for an American website for Museum Services, makes key points about how successful systems work in Museums. Like any site-specific design, Museums need a different approach from other buildings.
Exhibition Design Eye Candy
When I visit these sites, I dream about having unlimited budgets and resources. Dreaming aside, Exhibition Design is a niche field of work and resources from a design perspective are limited. These are valuable to see how other designers have solved similar design problems.
The thing I admire most about Pentagram’s Exhibition Design is their attention to detail when it comes to their use of materials and how these are used throughout a show.
Besides looking at the Award-winning shows, this site is a great resource for information on exhibit services and networking.
Technical Museum Resources
I considered naming this section of my list: Books I read in university that I still return to after all these years.
Exhibition labels have their own language and set of rules and it's great to have a resource for situations that you don’t remember how to handle.
Great overview of the process and the areas that you should look out for when putting a show together. I also enjoy some of the information design in this book.
This is another industry standard with very detailed notes and technical components for the process like lighting temperatures, production and optimal colour contrast ratios.
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WordPress is one of the leading and most popular Content Management Systems (CMS), and as per statistics, almost 29% of the websites are built using this platform. It is a user-friendly, intuitive, and versatile interface that provides SEO advantages as well with the availability of thousands of SEO friendly themes and allows for the use of plugins along with Google Search Console. Setting up a WordPress site is quick and easy; however, optimizing the website for SEO requires using the right strategies with the introduction of new versions. Gone are the days when SEO was limited to low-quality link building or keyword stuffing as Google penalizes websites that rely on such techniques.
There are plenty of different ways to drive targeted traffic to your website, and SEO turns out to be one of the most effective strategies for boosting the ranking of your website on the SERP. A highly ranked website gets higher visibility and has improved chances of traffic and is more trustworthy and gains credibility among visitors. SEO focuses on providing more relevant and useful information, which helps to retain the quality of your content.
How to improve your WordPress site rankings using SEO?
- Select the best host provider
Google considers speed for ranking websites, which means that having a good host can make a huge boost to your website with better site experience in terms of lesser downtimes along with the physical distance between the servers and the visitors. Always choose a reliable and reputable host provider to assist your website in performing better and using WordPress hosting plans that have less downtime and offer high speeds.
- Choose themes optimized for search engines
One of the key considerations for your WordPress site is the selection of themes as it can determine your site’s physical layout and appearance. Besides, it can provide better functionality and help in improving your SEO as it may have a considerable effect on the site speed, and the way it was developed can have an impact on its ranking on the SERP. Hence, it’s better to pick up themes that are designed, keeping SEO in mind, and known to be SEO friendly.
Thus, SEO optimized themes have two different factors to consider, namely speed and code, along with the correct use of URL meta tag and title tag with headings.
- Make use of heading tags in your content
Sitemaps may help assist search engine crawlers in finding how your site is organized but doesn’t allow them to understand about specific content. For this purpose, you need to use heading tags, which may be applied to the section heading for individual pages. Headings can be beneficial in breaking the text and making them more readable since crawlers rely on headings to understand what your website is all about and learn how the content is organized.
- Focus on keywords and length of content
According to research, most of the content which are above 2000 words tends to be ranked high on the search engine, but sometimes even shorter content may get preference by the search engines. Thus, it’s better to have good quality content and achieve high rankings by using the right keywords to match the expectations of your readers. As long your post can communicate the right message to your target audience, you have a win-win situation in attracting targeted traffic to your WordPress site.
- Switch over to HTTPS
Especially, if your website uses contact forms, an opt-in box for making payments, or checkboxes, then its recommended improving its security using SSL. This can ensure that all your personal and sensitive information is encrypted and kept away from intruders. Moreover, HTTPS is also an SEO ranking factor as sites that lack this vital security feature may display ‘not secure’ warning to their users while they are using text input fields. If you are budget conscious then, the Comodo PositiveSSL wildcard certificate is one such great option that helps you to secure multiple subdomain names using a single SSL certificate. It comes with a Comodo site seal that guarantees enhanced website security for your users.
- Modify your permalink structure
Permalinks are permanent URL’s that point to the individual pages and posts on your website along with other content. These are mainly used to link back and reference to your site by the users, and hence their appearance is important, which means they need to be clear and descriptive to make sense. There are many permalink options offered by WordPress, and the PostName structure seems to communicate more clearly regarding the linked content.
- Create a mobile responsive site
Most users access the Internet using a mobile device, which means it needs to look appealing and provide better performance across any device. Thus, you need to ensure that your content is compatible with different browsers and offers high speed for smooth and easy navigation by users. Responsive design is used as a ranking factor by Google, which makes it even more important and can improve its overall ranking in the SERP.
- Upload XML sitemap
XML sitemaps help in navigating and indexing all your pages and posts more efficiently to ensure new content can be found more easily. Some plugins may be used for this purpose, which can assist in automatically generating XML sitemap for WordPress sites. They can also be used to send notifications to Google whenever any new content is added to ensure that your sitemap remains updated.
- Optimize your site for increasing speed
Site speed is one of the key ranking factors, which is important for providing good user experience, and with increasing page load times, users tend to get distracted and abandon the site completely. It’s best to check your site speed using advanced tools such as the PageSpeed Insights tool to analyze your WordPress site. They may be useful in fixing issues related to browser caching, image optimization, and allowing compression to improve your site speed.
- Use Google Search Console
You may be missing on important notifications and SEO warnings without Google Search Console. Hence, it’s important to have this key tool on your site so that you can get notifications regarding crawling, accessing, and indexing your site content. Search Console also allows you to find links to your site as well as keywords that may drive traffic to your site.
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Green tea isn’t just an enjoyable beverage. In supplement form, it offers a variety of impressive health qualities your canine companion can benefit from.
What could be more comforting than a nice cup of tea? Both green tea and black tea (Camilla Sinensis) is enjoyed by people worldwide, with the largest quantities consumed in Asian nations. While long popular as a beverage, much has also been written about its potential health benefits. And even though our dogs don’t typically drink it, herbal remedies containing tea are often prescribed for both animals and people with a variety of health issues. This article will introduce you to the benefits of this wonderful plant.
Tea, specifically the leaves, leaf buds, and tips of the plant, is commonly used for its antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Green tea is the form most commonly used and designated as herbal or medicinal. The difference between green and black tea is that green tea is dried immediately after harvesting, whereas black tea is dried later, allowing for the formation of theaflavins, thearubigins, and tannins.
Green tea contains many plant chemicals with important medicinal properties. For example, it offers various important flavonoids, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It also contains four principal polyphenol compounds called catechins (epicatechin, EC; epigallocatechin, EGC; epicatechin gallate, ECG; and the principal compound epigallocatechin gallate, EGCG). These four compounds exhibit most of the medicinal effects that are seen clinically. Supplements may contain whole green tea or simply EGCG.
It’s been proposed that the lower incidence of certain chronic diseases in Asian countries might result from the large quantities they consume. While this may be somewhat accurate, as Asian societies drink substantially more than Western societies, extremely high doses of green tea would have to be consumed due to the poor oral bioavailability of the active polyphenols. Approximately ten cups of green tea per day would be necessary to even begin to approach the therapeutic dose. This is why a supplemental form of green tea is usually prescribed.
EGCG and Cancer
Tea supplements are often prescribed for animals needing additional antioxidants, and especially for those with various cancers. In fact, green tea has been demonstrated to work on various enzyme systems to help reduce the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Specifically, EGCG promotes cancer cell death (a process called apoptosis) by interfering biochemically with VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) function. EGCG also inhibits angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth required for cancer cells to grow and spread throughout the body) by interfering biochemically with VEGF. Additionally, EGCG inhibits receptor tyrosine kinase activity, similar to the new chemotherapy drugs (such as Palladia) now being used in both people and animals.
People often ask if supplements can be given with chemotherapy as part of cancer treatment. In general, supplements usually reduce the side effects that may accompany chemotherapy and actually help it kill more cancer. EGCG exhibits synergistic effects with chemotherapy and modifies drug resistance (through inhibition of P-glycoprotein, a cell protein that is associated with chemotherapy resistance and failure of chemotherapy to kill cancer). As an example, EGCG may reduce doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy and increase cancer cell sensitivity (making chemotherapy with this drug more effective) by inhibiting p-glycoprotein.
EGCG may reduce secondary tumors caused by the chemotherapy drug Cisplatin, so supplementing dogs taking chemotherapy may reduce additional cancers that could arise as a result of the chemo (most people don’t realize that a side effect of chemotherapy is more cancer, and supplements such as EGCG may reduce this).
Green tea exhibits anti-inflammatory activity and may reduce cancer growth by reducing the inflammation that often proceeds and accompanies cancer.
The best news about green tea is that it is among the safest supplements. To date, there have been no reported side effects. Individual dogs may of course have reactions to any supplement, but these would be expected to be mild due to the safety profile of green tea (such as vomiting or diarrhea that may resolve with lowering the dosage). Additionally, green tea can be safely given with other supplements and medications, although treating dogs for specific diseases should be done under qualified veterinary supervision.
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The Coolhousing datacentre network can be called a multivendor solution – a combination of Juniper and Cisco brand technologies. The datacentre infrastructure combines the best features from the “Spine & Leaf” and “STP” topologies. The “Spine & Leaf” topology is characterised by high speed, predictability, scalability, and efficient communication. All the network routes that are used by the Coolhousing datacentre topology are configured in an active state using the Equal-Cost Multipathing (ECMP) method. This configuration allows using all the connections at the same time, while the network remains stable and loop-free. Thanks to such adjustment, the datacentre infrastructure is fully redundant and operated in a high-availability (HA) mode. In addition, the presence of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), which is also part of the datacentre network, makes it possible to immediately reroute the traffic over another route in the event of a major failure or breakdown of multiple active elements of the network.
Spine & Leaf topology
Three optical paths independent of one another lead in two different directions from the Coolhousing datacentre on Vinohradská Street. Connectivity to the datacentre is provided by passive elements, through three geographically separated points (T-Mobile THP, DC Nagano, CEColo), thanks to which we can offer our customers complete geographical redundancy of connectivity.
The Coolhousing datacentre has separate links available not only into the NIX.cz neutral exchange point, but also into FENIX secure network. Last but not least, it has transit connectivity available, ensured by the providers Vodafone Business and ComSource with full BGP tables, support for communities and blackholing. Of course, the providers of transit connectivity are divided in such a way that their services are available to all the datacentre routers and, at the time same, full redundancy is ensured.
Our network is directly connected into exchange points NIX.cz, FENIX, and also are available private peers with our partners.
Along with this infrastructure upgrade, the Anti-DDoS/scrubbing centre is newly operated at the level of connectivity providers. In this way, data traffic is cleaned as early as at suppliers, and the Coolhousing datacentre is capable of countering attacks in the order of hundreds of GB.
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Marrying Your Daughter to Her Rapist
How Are We To Understand Torah?
The Torah contains a number of laws that fly in the face of modern ethical notions. In certain ways, this is similar to the question of science and Torah, where many admit that the Torah expresses notions of the universe that contradict modern science. Although a significant number of people in the Orthodox world have made peace with the fact that the Torah speaks in the language of its times when it comes to science, the question is all the more pressing when it comes to ethics, especially for people who find themselves inhabiting both the Torah and modern worlds.
The following are a few examples of ethically problematic laws.
According to the Torah:
- Certain enemies of Israel, like the seven Canaanite nations or the Amalekites must be slaughtered, man, woman and child (Deut 20:16-18, 25:19). In other words, the Torah commands their genocide, an act that any ethical person today must abhor.
- A son who is a glutton and a drunk, and who speaks rudely to his parents should be stoned to death (Deut 21:18-21). No one nowadays could possibly advocate for such a punishment.
- Anyone who worships idols (Deut 13:7-12), or practices any form of witchcraft or sorcery (Exod 22:17; Lev 20:27) must be put to death. Entire cities that worship idols must be destroyed entirely (Deut 13:13-19). In modern times, freedom of religion is one of our most sacred principles, and witch hunting is synonymous with barbaric and primitive behavior. In the U.S., we remember the Salem witch trials with shame.
The above problems were dealt with by the Rabbis in a way that softens the moral problems. For example, the genocide laws are understood to be only relevant to the nations specified in the Torah, which no longer existed by the rabbinic period. Furthermore, the Rabbis claim that after King Sennacherib of Assyria conquered the Levant (in the late eighth century BCE), he mixed up all the nations so much that all discriminatory laws that once applied to any nation (including Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Egyptians, etc.) are now defunct (m. Yadayim 4:4; t. Kiddushin 5:4; b.Berachot 28a).
The rabbis make it impossible to execute a rebellious child by requiring the child to consume impossible amounts of food and drink in a short period in order to be defined as a glutton or drunk (m. Sanhedrin 8:2). As if that weren’t enough, they put the nail in the coffin by reading the words “our voice” (Deut 21:20), which is part of the parents’ accusation against their son (“he doesn’t listen to our voice”), to mean that the mother and father both have the exact same voice (b. Sanhedrin 71a).
The rabbis also make the issue of killing people for idolatry or witchcraft into a non-issue in a few ways. First, without a sanhedrin, there is no capital punishment. Second, the extremely strict rules surrounding witness testimony that the Rabbis invoke make a conviction virtually impossible. Finally, the Rabbis say that the desire to commit idolatry has been eradicated from the world (b. Sanhedrin 64a; b Yoma 69b; Song of Songs Rabbah 7:8).
While Chazal tempered the laws and used various maneuvers in avoiding any untoward consequences of the laws existing on the books, they don’t deal with the intent and the meaning of the laws that go to the heart of the ethical problems. In other words, Chazal avoided the problem by reinterpreting the laws and presenting their interpretation as the Torah’s original intent. This does not solve the problem for those of us who believe that laws developed over time, and that the rabbinic interpretation is anachronistic. Thus, we have little choice but to try to uncover the moral underpinnings of the Torah’s legislation and deal honestly with its limitations. How are we to do this?
The Wave Theory
Can the Torah be a source of morality, even one touched by the divine, while still containing laws that are decidedly unethical? Many great Torah scholars and ethicists have dealt with the above problem, and I surveyed some of the responses in part 4 of my TABS essay, “Torah Min HaShamayim: A Guide to the Four Questions.” One response that I found particularly meaningful, and has helped me begin to craft my own response comes from Professor Tamar Ross, who describes what she calls “cumulative revelation.”
In my understanding of Ross’ work, cumulative revelation means that God begins the revelation at the point where the people and prophets can understand it, but the ideas become refined and adapted over time as God “reveals Torah” to the Jews on a continuing basis. Furthermore, Ross’ concept of revelation is not an active communication process like speaking, but refers to a more abstract connection between the divine and human “minds.”
One essential point that undergirds Ross’ approach is that we cannot expect even a “revealed” text to reflect a perfect conception of morality. By its very nature, a meeting of minds is limited by the parameters of the minds involved. Thus, even a great person from the past must be understood in his or her historical context.
In thinking about these problems, I have tried to build on Ross’ work, using what I have dubbed “Wave Theory,” a preliminary version of which I describe in part 4 of my “Avraham Avinu is my Father” essay. In that piece, I argue that revelation derives from the channeling of the divine through human conduits, and that the revelation must be understood by placing it in the context of the historical reality of the ancient world that produced it.
In order to understand the message behind a given law and what it is trying to accomplish, we must understand how any given law or ideal functioned in any given society, in our case, ancient Israel. When we understand this, we can “subtract” the societal elements to see the ideas in their relative purity and reapply them to our times. In other words, the ideals of the Torah flow from biblical times to the present, but the application and context are continually shifting (hence the wave imagery).
Test Case: The Law of the Rapist
To illustrate this approach I would like to highlight one brief example: the law regarding a man who rapes a young maiden (Deut. 22:28-29):
כח כִּי יִמְצָא אִישׁ נער [נַעֲרָה] בְתוּלָה אֲשֶׁר לֹא אֹרָשָׂה וּתְפָשָׂהּ וְשָׁכַב עִמָּהּ וְנִמְצָאוּ. כט וְנָתַן הָאִישׁ הַשֹּׁכֵב עִמָּהּ לַאֲבִי הנער [הַנַּעֲרָה] חֲמִשִּׁים כָּסֶף וְלוֹ תִהְיֶה לְאִשָּׁה תַּחַת אֲשֶׁר עִנָּהּ לֹא יוּכַל שַׁלְּחָהּ כָּל יָמָיו.
If a man comes upon a virgin who is not engaged and he seizes her and lies with her, and they are discovered, the man who lay with her shall pay the girl’s father fifty [shekels of] silver, and she shall be his wife. Because he has violated her, he can never have the right to divorce her (NJPS).
The punishment of the rapist consists of paying the father 50 shekels and marrying the deflowered maiden with no option for divorce. The Torah does not discuss any other options for this girl’s future; she appears to have no independence and no voice in the matter. Nowhere does the Torah factor in the invasion of her intimacy, her privacy, and her sense of bodily integrity, nor does it discuss whether she would want to marry her rapist. The Torah seems mostly concerned about the financial loss to the father, and secondarily about the financial/marital future of the girl. From a modern point of view, this law seems to be premised on an objectification of girls/women and their sexuality.
Static or Evolving?
The above point highlights one of the most significant problems with the “dictation model” of the Torah, which comes with the implied corollary that if God said it the message must be static and timeless. In other words, if one posits that that the Torah is meant to be understood as God’s dictation to the prophet word for word, then it is very difficult to explain how a law that seems so limited in its ethical vision could have been enunciated by the divine lips (so to speak).
But if, as Ross and others have argued, we assume that prophecy is not meant to be understood as a verbal revelation from God to the prophet, but—to use my language—as a tapping into the divine flow, then understanding the historical and intellectual context of the author/prophet is vital. Once we admit that any divine message is refracted through a human perspective, then by definition, the divine message will be incomplete and subject to the perspectives and comprehension of the prophet. (In fact, even the direct dictation model can offer a cumulative revelation approach. God had to communicate with people where they were and based on their frame of reference and what was possible in their moral and religious imagination. The Torah does not outlaw slavery, but few of us would believe today that God would approve of the institution. This is similar to what Rambam says regarding sacrifices.)
Thus, as we attempt to understand the law of the rapist, we must factor historical context into the equation. Deuteronomy certainly understood that rape was a crime, but how it understood that crime differs from how we understand it; Deuteronomy cannot reasonably be expected to work towards correcting problems it did not perceive.
The Historical Context of the Rape Laws
Israelite/Judahite society in the biblical period was both patriarchal (I use the term descriptively) and agrarian, as were virtually all Levantine societies in this period. The economy was based on ownership of land, and the landowners were virtually all men. Women, unless they had no male relatives, were subordinate to the family patriarch, whether this was her husband or her father, and subject to his decisions. In such a society, a woman survived by being the wife of a landowner. Marriage would have been arranged by the girl’s father to a man who could pay the bride-price and, thus, had a good chance of being able to support his daughter. The father would have expected the payment, which was a hefty sum, but would only be paid if the father successfully guarded his daughter’s virginity, saving it for her future groom.
Thus, to turn to our case, having (forcefully) taken the young girl’s virginity, the rapist effectively leaves her without a future and puts her father in a complicated position of both losing the brideprice he expected and having to support his daughter for an unknown amount of time in the future, perhaps permanently, or marrying her off to a less financially stable man who may not be able to support her. If the father could not do this, or died before she could find a husband, depending on the wealth or generosity of her brothers, such a girl was at risk of future poverty or a life of prostitution. Understanding this, the Torah tries to solve the problems. The father receives the expected payment and the girl receives her husband with a guarantee of lifetime support.
The Middle Assyrian Laws
Deuteronomy’s solution to the problem is a variation on what seems to be the standard Ancient Near Eastern solution. For example, here is what the Middle Assyrian laws (late 2nd millennium BCE) say about the same case (#55):
If a man forcibly seizes and rapes a maiden who is residing in her father’s house, …the father of the maiden shall take the wife of the fornicator of the maiden and hand her over to be raped; he shall not return her to her husband, but he shall take (and keep?) her; the father shall give his daughter who is the victim of fornication into the protection of the household of her fornicator. If he (the fornicator) has no wife, the fornicator shall give “triple” the silver as the value of the maiden to her father; her fornicator shall marry her; he shall not (reject?) her. If the father does not desire it so, he shall receive “triple” silver for the maiden, and he shall give his daughter to whomever he chooses.
Admittedly there are a number of differences in the details of the punishment in MAL and in Deuteronomy, and important connections with a similar law in Exodus (the seduction of the unbetrothed maiden). I will not go into detailed comparisons here, as was done well by Eve Levavi Feinstein in her TABS essay, “The Rape of the Unbetrothed Virgin in Torah and Assyrian Law: A Comparative Analysis.” Nonetheless, the overall similarity between the Deuteronomic law and the Assyrian law show that they come from the same milieu. In the Ancient Near East, the daughter’s status was a financial asset for a father, and her rape is analyzed primarily from this perspective. Furthermore, in both societies, the primary problem posed by the rape was not the damage to the girl’s psyche or mental health, but the economic and social danger that the loss of virginity poses. Thus, both laws come up with the same “elegant solution”; she marries the rapist.
Note: The Comparative Fallacy
If the Torah’s solution is essentially the same as that of other Ancient Near Eastern laws, doesn’t that undo the claim that the Torah is something special or important, touched by the divine? I don’t think so. Most ethical codes forbid murder, forbid theft, assault, rape, etc., and we don’t ask why the Torah needed to reiterate them. Similarly, most ethical codes have rules about judges, evidence, witnesses, and penalties for wrongdoing. If a given Deuteronomic law is comparable to the best of the laws in ancient times, this is hardly a criticism.
The Rabbinic Understanding of the Law
If the law as it appears in Deuteronomy works only in a particular historical context (ancient Israelite agrarian culture) and from a particular social vantage point (patriarchy), is there anything that the law can teach us nowadays? Before trying to answer this question, it is worth taking a look at a historical midpoint between biblical and modern times, Rabbinic times.
The rabbis also lived in a patriarchal culture, but it was less agrarian and more heavily mercantile. There were more things that a woman could do to support herself and the social and financial danger posed by the rape was somewhat less. Whether this was the reason for the Rabbis’ adjustment to the law or whether the reason was more purely ethical in nature I can’t say, but the rabbis did add one crucial adjustment.
According to the rabbis, the girl only marries her rapist if she wishes to; in other words, the decision is up to her and not (only) her father (b. Ketubot39b). This fits in with Chazal’s marital ethic in general, since they forbade a father from marrying his daughter to anyone unless she says, “I want to marry that man” (b. Kiddushin 41a). The Rabbis also add a requirement for the rapist to pay her for the embarrassment (בושה), the damage to her reputation (פגם) and pain and suffering (צער), above and beyond the payment of the fine (קנס) of fifty shekels to her father (b. Ketubot 40b).
Thus the Rabbis dealt with the problems in their own way, by reinterpreting the law to include elements that temper what appears as callous treatment of the girl. The marriage is now up to her, and she receives a payment for her suffering and humiliation over and above the payment that will go to her father for what would have been a major financial setback.
What Can We Learn from this Law in Modern Times?
In our society, the mere suggestion that the girl marry her rapist is inconceivable. Our society’s concern for the woman is not about financial or social consequences but about the effect on her emotional health (a subject rarely, if ever, discussed in the Bible). The pain and fear that the girl/woman suffers at the time are only one element; there are long term emotional and psychological effects that last well past the time of the rape and its aftermath.
So, what can we learn from the law in Deuteronomy that might be relevant to our social context? One theme that undergirds the Torah’s message is protecting the vulnerable girl. Although it is true that the Torah emphasizes the father’s financial loss, taken in context, the Torah’s protection of the girl is quite strong. According to the Torah, the rapist must marry and, therefore, support the girl for his entire life with no option of divorce, taking away a prerogative that elsewhere seems to be the husband’s alone.
If we are to abstract the ethical notion of this rule, it is that society must protect its women from being victims of unwanted sexual activity, and try to correct any damage done to them if such a thing occurs. Sadly, even in our modern feminist society, rape and exploitation of women remains a serious and all too common occurrence.
Applying the Torah’s rule to a modern context, I would argue that the man must pay for whatever physical and psychological treatment the woman requires and that there should be no time limit for this punishment, just as there was no time when the rapist-husband was permitted to abandon his wife. In other words, translating the Torah’s legislation to our times: What does the rapist have to do/pay in order to make restitution for the crime? Whatever it takes.
I am not certain that the lessons I draw are the correct ones, and there are surely others to be learned. Nevertheless, I believe that approaching the Torah’s laws as cumulative revelation or divine flow—as opposed to a static and timeless divine dictation—go a long way towards helping us reclaim the ethical core of the biblical texts when confronted by morally problematic laws.
For those of us who wish to stay part of the world of meaningful Torah study and observance while remaining true to modern ethical sensibilities, contextualizing the moral message seems essential. Doing so allows us to bring the original message of the Torah into modern times, so that the divine voice can speak and inspire us today. This way, we can study the Torah using modern tools to uncover ethical and religious insights, without compromising either the integrity of our tradition or, worst of all, our moral integrity as human beings.
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Dr. Rabbi Zev Farber is the Senior Editor of TheTorah.com, and a Research Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute's Kogod Center. He holds a Ph.D. from Emory University in Jewish Religious Cultures and Hebrew Bible, an M.A. from Hebrew University in Jewish History (biblical period), as well as ordination (yoreh yoreh) and advanced ordination (yadin yadin) from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah (YCT) Rabbinical School. He is the author of Images of Joshua in the Bible and their Reception (De Gruyter 2016) and editor (with Jacob L. Wright) of Archaeology and History of Eighth Century Judah (SBL 2018).
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JEDDAH (Somalilandpress) — Mohamed T. Gino has been residing and working in the Kingdom for the past 24 years. He calls himself a Somalilander and dreams of returning to Somaliland, the country of his birth, someday.
“It is a personal struggle to be away from home, but I am happy and thankful to this country, Saudi Arabia, and its leaders for extending the benevolent arms to us Somalilanders to stay and work in this place we now call our home,” Gino said.
Gino is one of the approximately 3,000 Somalilanders residing in the Eastern Province. The Somalilanders in the Kingdom work in government agencies and private business sectors. Gino works independently as a businessman and business development officer.
For over two decades, Gino has built strong ties with business communities in Saudi Arabia, leading him to a number of successes. “I plan to return home someday; I am saving enough money to start a fishing business because my country is endowed with rich fishing resources,” he said.
Gino, like his compatriots, is waiting for international recognition of Somaliland and the establishment of a strong and transparent government. “When all these issues are settled, then it will be time for me and my family to return home,” he said.
Somaliland was the first of the five Somali territories to achieve independence from the British Empire on June 26, 1960 based on its existing borders and, before the merger with Somalia on July 1, 1960, the first Somali country to be recognized by the United Nations and 35 member nations immediately after independence like the rest of the African States.
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Independent Somaliland tried to strengthen its unification with Somalia in its quest for Greater Somalia in the Horn of Africa, but Somalia hijacked the governments of the union for the thirty years of its existence, from1960 to1990, and treated Somaliland as one of its own provinces. The Somalilanders rebelled against the injustices perpetrated by Somalia in the twenty years between 1960-1980. In those 20 years, Somaliland had three consecutive elected presidents and two parliaments in addition to a municipal council.
Somalilanders held a national congress on May 18, 1991 and unanimously proclaimed the withdrawal of Somaliland from the union with Somalia and reclaimed the country’s independence on June 26, 1960 renaming it the Somaliland Republic.
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