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SHO is an administrative and tactical position. Pursued with determination and honest vigour, SHOs can act as efficient liaisons between the community and law enforcement. They are traditionally the main point of official contact between the public and the police. Unfortunately, the role of an SHO has been relegated to that of a constabulary supervisor in Pakistan. Women are often more empathetic; empathy being a key ingredient visibly absent from local policing, especially in Karachi.
Administratively, women have been found to be more responsible than men. They are just as professional as their male counterparts and just as passionate about their work and careers. However, the public sector, especially policing, is another ball game altogether.
Discrimination against women with roles in law enforcement is still prevalent even in some agencies in the United States. As recently as 2012, there were reports of a federal lawsuit in the US filed against the State of Texas for discriminating against women during hiring.
It is a historically established and research corroborated fact is that male peer groups in policing still oppose women even in the West. Admittedly, sexism in law enforcement is a universal phenomenon and the problem is compounded in Pakistan due to a patriarchal mental inclination. Therefore, the government has indeed taken a bold step in appointing Officer Ghazala as the commanding officer.
This step, however, will only yield beneficial results if the government ensures that the chain of command is not violated by the police officers under SHO Ghazala’s command on the pretext of her being a woman. Such behaviour does exist in Pakistani society and the government must take stringent measures to combat it. The officer must be taken as seriously as her male counterparts.
I believe that one of the many barriers to women attaining full rights in our society has been the segregation of men and women at all levels – from public transport to reserved seats for women in the legislatures.
In the larger context, I believe that segregation on any pretext is a recipe for inequality. Women, in my opinion, would never be able to command the same influence as men do unless these socially and legally sanctioned segregated zones are gradually abolished.
Officer Ghazala’s appointment also provides her a chance to prove the average Pakistanis that women are equal to men in all spheres of life. In no way are they beings of lesser intellect or miniscule cognition. Women can be just as brawny and just as brainy as their male colleagues.
They deserve the same chances, if not more, to excel in life and make their mark in the world.
Annie Ilonzeh is an actress who has had recurring roles on several shows such as General Hospital. She attended University of Texas at Arlington. Ilonzeh currently stars on Charlie's Angels.
ESPN told us Favre might talk to the Bears, and I've already asked about the Texans. This time, I wanted to know what Favre would do if the Chiefs called; would he listen to them, too? I left Bus Cook a voicemail. You heard it here first.
During the “Towards a good AI society” Summit that was held on November 6-7 at the European Parliament in Brussels, I had the pleasure to sit on a panel under the theme “Workforce and the Digital Industry”. The objective was to discuss the potential impact of AI on the workforce. This is an important topic that is being addressed by many scholars, analysts and policymakers. The projections vary.
Recent research from the OECD suggests that 14% of all jobs analyzed across 32 countries have a high risk of automation. And a further 32% of jobs may experience significant changes to how they are performed. A report by the World Economic Forum after polling 313 global employers, collectively representing more than 15 million employees, estimates that by 2022, 75 million jobs may be displaced, while 133 million new roles may emerge, representing an overall net positive outlook. The effects of automation on employment remains a topic of intense debate.
The potential of AI is enormous. AI can enhance human capabilities, automate tedious or dangerous tasks keeping humans in safer conditions, unleash scientific discovery, and alleviate challenging societal problems. Doctors will be able to diagnose conditions earlier and more accurately, leading to quicker treatments and lives saved. Automated vehicles will result in safer driving, and more efficiency and productivity. Farmers will increase crop yield based on real-time insights from weather and soil data, producing higher yields and more stable food supply even in unpredictable climates.
Mitigate the impact of employment displacement.
Continuous education is the strongest and most widely agreed-upon approach to create a workforce that is ready for AI. According to the World Economic Forum, besides the increasing importance of technological skills (e.g. technology design and programming), ‘human’ skills like creativity, originality and initiative, critical thinking, persuasion, and negotiation, attention to detail, resilience, flexibility and complex problem-solving, will retain or increase in thier importance. In addition to developing the right talent to create and use AI solutions, governments will have to deal effectively with displaced workers. More research to better understand how AI and automation may affect people’s jobs and in what sectors, will continue to be required, as well as research to assess the best approaches to alleviate job and benefit displacement.
We believe that AI is poised to create tremendous economic value while solving some of society’s most pressing challenges. To take full advantage of AI, all stakeholders must engage to understand the technology, debate how it will impact society and address concerns, as well as amplify its benefits and help society adjust.
Dozens of Roman Catholic dioceses across the United States are holding discussions about faith in unexpected places, hoping to appeal to people in their 20s and 30s. The program is called "Theology on Tap," and some of the non-denominational sessions are held in restaurants, and even bars, as Ann-Elise Henzl discovered in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Brewbaker's in downtown Green Bay resembles many pubs. Its exposed brick walls are covered with framed historic photos, and the brass finish on railings and ceiling fans glimmers in the dim light. But on occasion, the conversation at Brewbaker's doesn't sound like typical tavern fare.
"I want you to imagine that all the worst things you've done in your life are going to begin to appear in the palm of your hand, and as they appear in indelible ink I want you to close your hand and make a fist so that no one can see those things," said Lee Nagel at one of the monthly discussions on subjects like relationships, spirituality and ethics. On this evening, he asks about 40 people in the bar to take part in an exercise to illustrate the importance of forgiveness.
"For you to be free in life you need to open yourself up and allow forgiveness into your soul. So you're going to try to open up this other person's hand. There's only three rules: you cannot bite, pinch, or tickle.
Participant Celia Van de Hey, 28, says the relaxed setting makes it easy for young adults to talk about religion, especially if they're turned off by the structure of a Catholic church service.
"Either that, or they're people who've been gone [from the Church]," she said. "They've gone away for awhile and they're just starting to integrate back in and because they've led a life. ... I mean I go out and drink, not a problem you know, but they're comfortable with that atmosphere."
The informal setting and approach are key to the success of "Theology on Tap," according to Sister Peg Gabik, who runs the program in northeastern Wisconsin. "The roots of it are Catholic, so it's going to have a very a strong Christian flavor for sure," said Sister Peg, "but that the subject is broad enough that you can talk about it in spiritual contexts, you can talk about God without talking about a particular denomination."
The Green Bay diocese started "Theology on Tap" last summer. But it's not a new idea. The program was founded 21 years ago in the archdiocese of Chicago by Father John Cusick, the Director of Young Adult Ministry. He says it grew out of college students' need to examine tough spiritual issues as they entered adulthood.
Church works best when it learns to listen, and when it learns to listen and listen to the hungers and the concerns and the wants of its people. Then it can go back to the drawing boards and say "What's the best way we can feed that hunger, or respond to those wants?"
But not all Catholics feel taking the Church's message into a bar is the proper response, says Sister Peg. "I've had some people call to complain about it, not thinking that this is a good setting for the church to be and I just listen and say that for the young adults, they feel like this is where they need it," she said.
And they can find it in at least 50 dioceses across the United States. Father Cusick has written a lengthy manual on the program, but he says there's flexibility from one diocese to the next. While many select bars and restaurants for their discussions, others think informal talks in church buildings work just as well.
HYDERABAD, India (AP) — Roston Chase was 98 not out as he led the West Indies’ recovery to a respectable 295-7 against India on day one of the second test on Friday.
The West Indies was in peril again at 113-5 and 182-6, but Chase and captain Jason Holder rescued them with a 104-run stand.
It was the best passage of batting by West Indies in this brief series, especially after the hapless twin innings in the three-day first test at Rajkot.
“In the first test, I tried to overhit the ball and played away from my strengths,” Chase said.
Despite much of the top order gone, Chase didn’t panic as he set about rebuilding with Holder, who matched him for strokes.
Their 50 partnership came in 96 balls as West Indies crossed 250 in the 80th over.
Holder reached his eighth test half-century off 85 balls with their 100 stand coming off 176 deliveries.
However, like before lunch and tea, West Indies failed to close out another session without further loss.
Five overs before stumps, Holder was caught behind playing at Umesh Yadav, and India was back in business.
Holder made 52 off 92 deliveries and hit six fours.
Chase finished the day two runs short of a fourth test hundred, having faced 174 deliveries, inclusive of seven fours and a six. Devendra Bishoo was with him on 2 not out.
West Indies won the toss, then saw India suffer a setback when medium-pacer Shardul Thakur walked off after bowling only 10 deliveries on his test debut with what appeared to be an upper leg injury. His further participation was in doubt.
While openers Kieran Powell (22) and Kraigg Brathwaite (14) departed routinely, the batsmen showed they had changed their approach from the first test, and looked to play with more intent and on merit. But they couldn’t see out the sessions safely.
Shai Hope appeared set on 36, but in the last over before lunch he was lbw to the threatening Umesh Yadav.
India carried the momentum into the middle session. Shimron Hetmyer was lbw on 12 to Kuldeep Yadav, who also dismissed Sunil Ambris for 18.
Chase was in by now, and he Shane Dowrich knuckled down to combine for 69 runs for the sixth wicket. They attacked India’s spinners but their shot selection was watchful and not expansive. Their 50 partnership came off 92 balls as their stand steadied the West Indies’ innings.
But like in the morning session, Umesh Yadav returned for a short spell before tea and provided the breakthrough once again, trapping Dowrich lbw for 30.
Fast bowler Umesh Yadav and spinner Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets each.
UPDATED: Mon., July 16, 2018, 12:54 p.m.
Congress is expected to renew the so-called “farm bill” by the end of September, but lawmakers will have to reconcile some stark differences between the House and Senate versions of the sweeping legislation that governs an array of agriculture and food assistance programs.
While the Senate plan would maintain the status quo in many areas, the House proposal would overhaul conservation programs that help farmers and landowners improve soil, air and water quality.
The House proposal would combine two conservation programs, an idea opposed by the Washington Association of Wheat Growers.
But supporters of the House plan, including Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, say it would combine the best features of two programs that encourage conservation efforts through a mix of financial and technical assistance.
“The House Farm Bill consolidates conservation programs by combining the best parts of the Conservation Stewardship Program and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, both of which currently fund the application of conservation efforts,” Jared Powell, a spokesman for McMorris Rodgers, said in an email.
“By combining these two programs and eliminating duplicative processes, we are able to allow for other programs without baseline funding to continue and increase, like the Market Access Program, one of the congresswoman’s top three priorities in the Farm Bill,” Powell added.
But some farming and environmental groups argue the bill would effectively eliminate the 16-year-old Conservation Stewardship Program, which is geared toward crop producers, and impose limitations on the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, which is largely focused on livestock ranching. Both programs are used for farmland that is currently in production, unlike the Conservation Reserve Program, which pays farmers to keep fields fallow for rehabilitation purposes.
McMorris Rodgers’ Democratic challenger, Lisa Brown, said she prefers the Senate bill because it would provide more resources to conservation efforts, agriculture research and food programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – which, under the House proposal, would require some adults to work or participate in a work training program for 20 hours a week to receive benefits.
Brown said she also prefers the Senate bill because it has bipartisan support, unlike the House version, which passed 213-211 with no Democratic votes.
“I think this is the first farm bill that they’ve passed on a totally partisan basis,” she said.
Nicole Berg, a Benton County farmer who serves as secretary of the National Association of Wheat Growers, said that compared to EQIP, the CSP offers “more of a whole-farm, comprehensive plan” that encourages the use of direct seeding or “no-till” farming to prevent soil erosion.
“Sometimes when we merge programs, or we lose tools in our toolbox, it’s hard for farmers to sign up to address resource concerns,” Berg said.
Michelle Hennings, a Ritzville farmer and the director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers, said her organization also supports preserving the CSP as a standalone program.
Lawmakers and environmental groups have offered different perspectives on the potential spending impact of the House bill. An analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found the bill would reduce total conservation spending by $795 million over 10 years.
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition notes that over 10 years, the bill would cut more than $12.6 billion from the CSP and add nearly $7.7 billion to EQIP, for a net loss of nearly $5 billion on the two “working lands” programs.
But Powell, the spokesman for McMorris Rodgers, noted that the bill only authorizes spending over five years. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the bill would increase total conservation spending by about $655 million during that time, although spending would dip below the CBO’s baseline estimate in 2023, after the U.S. Department of Agriculture finishes making farm payments that have already been scheduled.
Published: July 14, 2018, 4 a.m. Updated: July 16, 2018, 12:54 p.m.
The Canadian government will receive $3.1 million for the damage to HMCS Winnipeg after a U.S. fishing vessel plowed into the frigate.
The incident happened in April 2013 in Esquimalt Harbour.
The American Dynasty, owned by American Seafoods Co., was heading towards the graving dock for repairs when it accelerated and crashed into HMCS Winnipeg tied to a jetty.
The Canadian government launched legal action against American Seafoods. The $3.1 million payment is an out of court settlement.
The Royal Canadian Navy has not said how much repairs to HMCS Winnipeg cost taxpayers.
Damage to HMCS Winnipeg has been located at the starboard side forward, starboard stern corner, port side, and port side forward of the ship, the RCN told Defence Watch at the time. “These damages include, but are not limited to, shell plate, bulkhead, deck, frame and longitudinal damages, broken stanchions, and destroyed bollards,” it added.
The ship spent more than five weeks under repair after the collision with the fishing vessel.
The bye week could not have come at a better time for Oregon State’s football team, specifically in regard to the quarterbacks.
The extra time between games allowed senior Jake Luton another week to continue working his way back from a high ankle sprain he suffered in the loss at Nevada on Sept. 15.
With Luton sidelined, sophomore Conor Blount started the next three games and exited the loss to Washington State on Oct. 6 late with a right shoulder injury.
They have been able to practice this week and both might be ready to go for Saturday’s 1 p.m. Pac-12 home battle against California for Homecoming.
“Hopefully both of those guys are healthy and ready to go this weekend,” offensive coordinator Brian Lindgren said. “I don’t know if we will be able to determine that until later in the week but I feel like both of those guys, at times during the year, have done a lot of good things and moved the ball.
Blount has completed 84 of 128 passes for 1,017 yards and seven touchdowns with only one interception.
Luton is 28-of-45 passing for 372 yards and one touchdown with one interception in three games.
If neither is available, coach Jonathan Smith on Monday said Jack Colletto would get the nod.
Luton, who has practiced so far this week, said he feels like he’s made some big strides recently.
Luton, who missed the last eight games of last season with a spine injury, said he didn’t expect the ankle injury to take so long to heal.
“It’s been frustrating and been a little longer process than I had hoped but it’s OK,” he said.
Will he be a bit rusty with the layoff?
The early injury to Luton forced the Beavers into a quarterback by committee plan the next two games. Blount played the first half against Southern Utah with Luton playing the second.
Blount then started against Nevada before Luton relieved him and helped lead a comeback. When Luton went down, Blount guided the Beavers to a game-winning field goal attempt that was no good.
“I think Conor’s done a nice job of taking care of the football and there’s some definite areas of improvement but I think he’s done some good things and I’m comfortable with him in there,” Lindgren said.
Even with both healthy, the Beavers could continue to rotate the quarterbacks.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Opioid drug abuse has killed more Americans than the Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam wars combined, and U.S. veterans and advocates this Veteran’s Day are focusing on how to help victims of the crisis.
Veterans are twice as likely as non-veterans to die from accidental overdoses of the highly addictive painkillers, a rate that reflects high levels of chronic pain among vets, particularly those who served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to federal data.
U.S. government and healthcare officials have been struggling to stem the epidemic of overdoses, which killed more than 64,000 Americans in the 12 months ending last January alone, a 21 percent increase over the previous year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. About 65,000 Americans died in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
President Donald Trump named opioids a national public health emergency and a White House commission last week recommended establishing a nationwide system of drug courts and easier access to alternatives to opioids for people in pain.
“Our veterans deserve better than polished sound bites and empty promises,” said former Democratic Congressman Patrick Kennedy, a recovering addict and a member of the president’s opioid commission.
Kennedy said in an e-mail that more funding was needed for treatment facilities and medical professionals to help tackle the problem.
One effort to address the issue has stalled in Congress - the proposed Veterans Overmedication Prevention Act, sponsored by Senator John McCain. That measure is aimed at researching ways to help Veterans Administration doctors rely less on opioids in treating chronic pain.
“The Veterans Administration needs to understand whether overmedication of drugs, such as opioid pain-killers, is a contributing factor in suicide-related deaths,” McCain, one of the nation’s most visible veterans, said in an e-mail on Thursday. He noted that 20 veterans take their lives each day, a suicide rate 21 percent higher than for other U.S. adults.
The VA system has stepped up its efforts to address the crisis, having treated some 68,000 veterans for opioid addiction since March, said Department of Veterans Affairs spokesman Curtis Cashour.
The department’s Louis Stokes VA Center in Cleveland has also begun testing alternative treatments, including acupuncture and yoga, to reduce use of and dependency on the drugs, the VA said.
A delay in naming a Trump administration “drug czar” to head the effort, however, has fueled doubts about immediate action on the opioid crisis. Last month the White House nominee, Representative Tom Marino, withdrew from consideration following a report he spearheaded a bill that hurt the government’s ability to crack down on opioid makers.
Plant perennial vegetables in a corner of the garden where they can grow undisturbed.
Just because the vegetable garden has a practical purpose doesn't mean it can't be beautiful. Well-maintained vegetable gardens can be just as tidy and attractive as perennial flowerbeds. You'll find more pleasure in working in a tidy garden and plants will be healthier, too. The key to a tidy garden is maintenance. Plan to spend at least an hour or more in the garden weekly, depending on your garden's size.