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English Permissions in Principle now live
August 3, 2018 By Jane Miles Leave a Comment
Neal Morris RIBA Practice Team
PIP Applications
From Friday 1 June applications for permission in principle (PIP) for small housing developments can be made to local authorities in England. Detailed guidance is available here.
St Chads, a RIBA East Award 2018 winner for Bell Phillips Architects. Photo © Kilian O'Sullivan
‘Oven Ready’ Forms
The Planning Portal has the forms ready to go for what has been described as one of the most significant changes to the planning system since outline permission was introduced 60 years ago. However, no-one is expecting demand to crash the Portal’s servers. Rather, the attitude appears to be one of, ‘let’s wait and see if anyone can see the advantage of using PIP.’
Housing Target
The scope of PIP is limited to location, land use and the amount of development. Unless sites are subject to EIAs or habitats legislation, any site can be considered for PIP for minor developments of up to nine homes and under 1000sqm of commercial floorspace on a site of less than one hectare. Regardless of the mix, the main purpose of the development must be housing.
Simpler, Low Cost Full PP
Once PIP is established, full planning permission requires only technical details consent (TDC). Legislation for PIP was already passed two years ago, with the policy detail evolving in parallel with the government’s ambitions for brownfield registers of land suitable for housing. PIP was conceived as a cheap and simple means for landowners and developers to establish whether a site is regarded as suitable for housing, not unsimilar to pre-application advice but with a binding outcome.
Two Part Register Intended
In addition, local authorities in England have been able to assign PIP to sites in their brownfield registers, which they were required to publish by the end of 2017. The registers come in two parts: part one for brownfield sites regarded as suitable for housing development, part two with sites already given PIP and requiring only TDC. There is also a plan to identify sites with PIP in local and neighbourhood plans in the future. Bob Pritchard, specialist planning solicitor and RIBA Planning Group member, has sounded out senior planners and developers on how they see PIP and brownfield registers, says he has yet to come across a register that has a part two.
Local Plans Priority
He reports that heads of planning appear to have done what they were required to do in assembling a part one register from the data they held, but are more concerned about getting on with the business of putting their local plans in place.
Added Complexity
Roland Karthaus, Director of Matter Architecture and also a RIBA Planning Group member, says it is too early to know if PIP will be taken up: ‘It’s adding to the complexity of the system. PIP is not dissimilar to outline planning and technical detail consent is not fundamentally different from detailed planning. It seemed to start out as an attempt to introduce a form of zoning, but that is not the way our planning process works.’
LA’s Caution
Pritchard says several arguments can be made against opting for the PIP and TDC route:
‘There is a suspicion that local authorities will err on the side of caution [regarding the amount of development allowed] when determining a PIP application, so developers will be asking, “what is the point?”. They may as well just go for planning permission.’
He suspects that landowners and developers who do get PIP will in the following opt for a full planning application, having established the principle of development.
TDC more difficult than Reserved Matters
Pritchard also warns that obtaining technical details consent after PIP could prove more difficult than reserved matters consent following the granting of outline permission, as the new process gives planners a lot of discretion. There is also a risk that the amount of information to be submitted could prove more onerous.
‘There might be some local authorities willing to embrace it, but PIP is not a short-cut and it will not be cheaper if you take it all the way with technical details consent. At the moment, I don’t see it as an attractive alternative to the established planning process,’ Pritchard concludes.
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Editor's Letter: Lucinda Bredin
"'Spirit of the age' is a phrase that's too often, perhaps, accompanied by a rolling of eyes or a contemptuous snort. And while we latch onto symbols that seem to reflect the contemporary grotesque – I'm thinking of fidget spinners, rainbow bagels and avocado lattes – the obverse of the coin is the people and objects that encapsulate the optimism of an era.
These thoughts came to mind when putting together this issue, as it contains some towering figures that defined their epoch. Take Andrew Grima, the jeweler. To mark a single-owner collection of Grima's avant-garde designs coming to auction in September, Nicholas Foulkes has revisited the 1960s to discover why Grima's pieces were worn by Bond girls and royalty – and why Grima's Jermyn Street shop (designed by Ove Arup, no less) resembled the lair of a Bond villain.
Grima's designs reflected the 'white heat of technology', to use Harold Wilson's slogan for a time when space travel sprung from Marvel Comics to the front pages of the broadsheets. Anything seemed possible in those days. Roll backwards to the Thirties, however, and Britain was a very different place: pessimistic, parochial and with the threat of impending war hanging over it. Looking at a photograph of Herbert Read, the art critic who did so much to import European modernism to England, shown scrutinizing the teeth of a surreal sculpture in his suit and bowtie, reminded me how one man can make such a difference.
On page 32, Herbert's son Piers Paul Read, the novelist and biographer, writes about how his father created an artistic network – he founded the ICA with Roland Penrose – to link British artists with the European movements. He was rewarded with gifts from artists with whom he had worked, and some of these pieces are being offered at Bonhams this autumn.
Finally, the life of M.F. Husain in itself sums up our current times. The artist, whose major work Untitled (Blue Black Horse) is offered in October's Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art sale, was one of the most feted in India... until religious extremism caught up with him. Turn to page 22 to find out what happened.
Enjoy the issue."
Lucinda Bredin
Bonhams Magazine
Wine: Master class
Rolls of honor
Field of vision
The more Giacometti looked, the less he could see. But even as his sculptures shrank, Martin Gayford says, his influence grew
Much of the greatest figurative art of the 20th and 21st centuries – by Freud, Auerbach and Bacon – has come from repetition: depicting a few familiar models, again and again and again. Van Gogh, who was greatly admired by all ...
High priest of modernism
Friend to the greats of modern art when they were poor and unloved, Herbert Read kept the works artists showered on him in gratitude. Piers Paul Read introduces works from his father's stellar collection to be offered at Bonhams
In September 1949, my father, Herbert Read, realized a long-cherished ambition of returning to his roots in rural North Yorkshire ...
Pola star
Last lover of silent-screen idol Rudolph Valentino, Pola Negri mourned him in characteristically flamboyant – and public – style. Laura Watts describes their afterlife together
On 23 August 1926, news broke that Hollywood heart-throb Rudolph Valentino had died, due to complications from peritonitis. He was 31 years old. Tens of thousands of fans took to the streets of New York, and riots ...
If you want to stage the motoring event of the decade, where better to hold it than Bonhams? Mark Beech reveals what happened when Rolls-Royce unveiled its new Phantom
It is the evening of 27 July and, in a hushed room at Bonhams, a black-tie audience await what many have called the automotive event of the decade. The lights dim ...
On a plate
Europeans used carcasses to decorate tables – until trade between the Spanish and the Chinese presented a more elegant solution. William Sargent stands back in admiration
At first glance, these exquisite, sculptural porcelains might seem bizarre, even useless. They come from China, but illustrate a complicated story of 18th-century dining habits in Spain: what was eaten, how it was eaten, and ...
The life of Gabriele Finaldi, the Director of the National Gallery, changed when he saw a Rembrandt. He tells Lucinda Bredin what happened next...
The day that I saw Gabriele Finaldi, the Director of the National Gallery, had not got off to an easy start. The terrorist attack on London Bridge had occurred three days before and the gallery was ...
George Clausen's paintings conjure a peaceful, sun-drenched world, but were met with astonishing hostility. Kenneth McConkey explains why
It is midsummer. The mowers are active in the field beyond a row of trees. A child who has been clearing the hay props her rake against a tree, doffs a shabby straw hat decorated with meadow flowers, and slumps onto ...
Bonjour Trieste
John Kasmin is beguiled by the city's exquisite melancholy
It was Jan Morris who defined the 'Trieste effect'. In the only
book you need to read about the place, she summed up the city thus: "This opaque sea port of my vision, so full of sweet melancholy, illustrates not just my adolescent emotions of the past, but my lifelong ...
When she's looking for glamor, Twiggy knows just where to go...
Brasserie Zédel has one of the most beautiful dining rooms in London, possibly in the world. It was created in the mid Thirties, in the basement of the glamorous Regent Palace Hotel, and is entirely evocative of the period. Its fortunes declined after the Second World War, and ...
He was India's most significant modern painter, but he died in exile. Alastair Smart explores the life of M.F. Husain, a rock-star artist who captured the spirit of a new nation
One of India's most important artists of the 20th century, M.F. Husain was also undeniably its most flamboyant. With his mane of white hair, fondness ...
Jewel personality
Even among the film stars and aristocrats of Swinging London, Andrew Grima was a celebrity. Nicholas Foulkes tells his story
At the distance of half a century it is difficult, if not impossible, to appreciate the excitement that surrounded 80 Jermyn Street, where Andrew Grima opened his eponymous jewelry shop in 1966.
Until that point, a smart jeweler's shop ...
Inside Bonhams
A life in pictures
Veronique Scorer describes the thrill of making discoveries and meeting new people to Lucinda Bredin
I remember visiting a retired couple at their bungalow in Buckinghamshire," recalls Veronique Scorer, Head of Pictures at Bonhams Knightsbridge. "The gentleman had inherited a painting after his father's death a few years previously and was keeping it under the bed. It turned out ...
Jancis Robinson's proudest moment was when she became a Master of Wine. In November, Bonhams holds an auction to help others achieve the same accolade
I've been writing about wine for so long – more than 40 years – that a certain number of awards and decorations have come my way. I'm flattered by all of them, but perhaps ...
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Rolls-Royce Phantoms are a rare sight, with only a few built each year. But the unveiling of the eighth generation of Phantom – the first new model in more than a decade – at Bonhams New Bond Street HQ in July was a one-off opportunity for car aficionados to pay homage. Lord ...
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A Colorful Past
Coincidences abound when a designer begins renovating her stately Brookline manse.
By Rachel Slade· 9/10/2013, 6:51 a.m.
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What was once the kitchen is now the living room, which features a midcentury painting by Fred Garbers, Barcelona chairs found on eBay, and lamps from Anthropologie. (Photographs by Trent Bell)
Kate Patterson first admired the grand turn-of-the-century Brookline estate more than a decade ago. At the time, she was living nearby and frequently walked her dog over to gaze at the home’s large backyard and the adjacent park, with its ancient weeping willow trees and tiny wildlife sanctuary. The neighboring abodes were equally beautiful Dutch Revivals, Arts and Crafts bungalows, and Spanish Revivals, all dating from the same period. Needless to say, the house wasn’t for sale—nor was Kate looking.
But after a brief stint in Ohio, Kate, her husband, and their sons returned to Brookline and began to look for property facing the park she had grown to love. While chatting up a neighbor, Kate learned that the house she most admired was going on the market. “We’ve bought and sold plenty of homes over the years, and by talking to people, I’m often one step ahead of the real estate brokers,” she says. The Pattersons patiently waited for the price to drop and scooped it up in November 2010.
“It was a mess,” says Kate of the six-bedroom abode when she first walked through. “People thought we were crazy for buying it.” The previous owners had lived there for 50 years and had made a few questionable modifications, including the construction of a sunroom off the back that was literally rotting. General neglect had left the home dark and gloomy. There was a shower in the parlor and a chair lift attached to the magnificent central staircase. At the landing of said staircase, a pair of grand windows opened to yet another shoddy addition, which rendered the entire foyer dark and lifeless. But, as Kate says, “The house had great detail and flow. Plus, we’re a tall family and appreciated its 10-foot-high ceilings.”
Owner Kate Patterson painted the entry foyer white, refinished the floors, and added modern touches, including Flor carpet tiles and a console table from Hudson, in the South End.
Kate enlisted the Chestnut Hill–based architecture firm Warner + Cunningham to navigate Brookline’s historical commission and help her reimagine the space. Their first major move was to swap the living room and kitchen so that the latter would be next to the driveway. Brookline-based designer Cassia Wyner, of CW Design, drew up plans for the custom cabinetry and master bath. The full gut rehab, executed by Gary Moffie, of the Remodeling Company, took just six months.
Meanwhile, Kate began researching the history of her fixer-upper and quickly discovered a string of coincidences. For starters, she’d just relocated her family from Cleveland, while the home’s original owners, the Howards, had left the Brookline house in 1920 because they were relocating to Cleveland. The weirdness continued when Kate, who was raised in Florida, read in Henry Howard’s autobiography that while sailing from New York to Cuba on his yacht, Alice, he’d spent some time on an obscure, uninhabited island in the Bahamas. Kate knew that island well and had even been there—it was owned by a former family member whose grandfather had been a rum runner.
Her connection to the house emboldened Kate to decorate with confidence. She painted its walls shades of blue and gray, and illuminated the rooms with modern fixtures bought online through Ylighting, Lightology, and Lucid Lighting. Many of the furnishings are reupholstered thrift-shop finds or family hand-me-downs.
With a coat of Benjamin Moore “Sea Life,” custom drapes, and a traditional rug from Gregorian, the dining room was entertaining-ready.
Kate’s sophisticated taste didn’t come out of nowhere—her mother had been a designer and had raised her four children in France for several years. Kate remembers wandering through Parisian flea markets with her brother at the age of six. That’s why thinking like a designer comes naturally to her: “Most people worry about food when they’re about to throw a party,” she says. “I painted the living room blue.”
Thanks to her keen eye, the home now has a cheerful, welcoming feel, which complements family life. “At any given time, there are 10 teenagers here splashing in the pool or raiding the fridge,” she says. And then there are the two Olde English Bulldogges, Lola and Oscar, who love taking a dip in the new pool or sleeping on the kitchen floor while Kate works as an interior designer and, when required, as a community activist.
Right now she’s trying to protect that beautiful park across the street from development. Which leads to one more coincidence: Back in the 1960s there were plans to build a major road right through this neighborhood. Local groups protested and successfully blocked its construction. When Kate began rallying to preserve this open land once again, she learned that one of the people who’d led the charge against the highway had lived in this very house. “They fought so hard to protect this area and earn conservation status for the park,” Kate says. “I feel like I’m carrying on their legacy.”
The house as it looks today and as it did circa 1920, when the Howard family (its original owners) departed Brookline for Cleveland.
One of Kate’s dogs stands in the custom kitchen, designed by CW Design and built by Kramer’s Custom Kitchens & Woodworking. The stovetop backsplash is finished in deeply faceted Ann Sacks tiles.
The dining table is set with family china and candlesticks, as well as a Libeco linen tablecloth and an iBride hummingbird-adorned serving tray.
The dark and dreamy master bedroom features a bright coral lamp, a faux-tiger rug from One King’s Lane, and an X-base desk that Kate found at Pottery Barn.
In the master bathroom, a custom sink base, fabricated in Rhode Island, holds a marble top.
A Miami native, Kate considers having a backyard pool fairly normal. The furnishings are by RH.
Architect Warner + Cunningham, Chestnut Hill
Contractor The Remodeling Company, Beverly
Kitchen Designer CW Design, Brookline
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“Bertoia” barstool with seat pad, $1,096, Design Within Reach.
“Faline” library table, $3,375, Hudson.
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From Prada to Nada
A Latina spin on Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility," where two spoiled sisters who have been left penniless after their father's sudden death are forced to move in with their estranged aunt in East Los Angeles.
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He graduated from Boston State College in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in English and law enforcement. Before coming to Brandeis in 1978, he worked for the police departments of Children’s Hospital in Boston and Boston City Hospital. At Brandeis, Callahan has held the positions of patrolman, investigator, detective sergeant, captain and deputy chief before rising to the chief's post in 1998.
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America's Last Wild Bison Abused by Helicopter, Horsemen
Exclusive Video Footage of Interagency Bison Hazing in Montana's Hebgen Basin & Yellowstone National Park
Stephany Seay, Buffalo Field Campaign, 406-646-0070, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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West Yellowstone, Montana - Members of America's last continuously wild bison population, the so-called Yellowstone buffalo, have been intensely attacked by state and federal agencies working under the highly controversial Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP). Volunteers with Buffalo Field Campaign, a wild bison advocacy and media group, document all actions made against the buffalo by state and federal agencies and advocate for thier lasting protection.
Watch an exclusive video from Buffalo Field Campaign showing hazing (forced removal) operations that occurred this week:
Buffalo Nightmare: 3 Days Straight of Helicopter Hazing
On May 13, 14 and 15, 2013, a tax payer-funded helicopter harassed the Yellowstone ecosystem. Flying at times barely 20 feet (and sometimes even lower) above the earth and Madison River, the management actions disrupted all in the area. Pregnant buffalo Moms and new born calves were run up to 12 miles in the hazing operation.
"These taxpayer funded hazing operations are highly abusive, disruptive, wasteful, unjustifiable and certainly unnecessary," said Buffalo Field Campaign spokeswoman Stephany Seay. "Wild migratory bison are native to Montana, and are an ecologically extinct keystone wildlife species. The Yellowstone herds are beloved the world over, and should be valued and treated with respect wherever they roam, not brutalized to appease Montana's livestock industry."
Hazing of wild bison takes place every spring in the Hebgen Basin during the height of calving season. On May 13 through 15, the Montana Department of Livestock and other IBMP agencies seriously disrupted the ecosystem and local residents with industrial-scale bison hazing, using a large number of government horsemen, law enforcement officers, and a helicopter to evict native wild bison from Montana. Hazing occurs because Montana's livestock interests refuse to accept wild bison on the landscape. The forced removal of native wild bison in the Hebgen Basin takes place on the public lands of Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone National Park, as well as on private land where wild bison are welcome.
There are currently no cattle present in the Hebgen Basin, and in most places where wild bison roam in Montana, cattle will never graze.
The Hebgen Basin, west of Yellowstone National Park, is also important habitat for the federally protected threatened grizzly bear.
Buffalo Field Campaign is the only group working in the field, the policy arena and the courts to defend and protect America's last wild bison populations.
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Youssoufa Moukoko made an incredible start to life with the Germany U-16s, scoring a first-half brace.
Borussia Dortmund's Youssoufa Moukoko scores twice for Germany U-16s
Twelve-year-old Borussia Dortmund sensation Youssoufa Moukoko was called up to Germany's Under-16s squad four years ahead of his age, but has now proved his talent on the international stage by scoring a first-half brace against Austria.
In two friendly matches against Austria, Germany's U-16s prevailed with 3-1 and 2-1 wins, with Moukoko featuring for just 12 minutes in the first friendly, played on Monday.
On Wednesday, however, the striker played from the start and made his full debut at any youth international level one to remember. His first-half double, which won Germany the game, stole the show in Austria.
Watch: Moukoko's first goal for the Germany U-16s
His first goal came after just 11 minutes - an impressive first-time volley with his left foot - and he followed it up 13 minutes later, with a powerful near-post finish following a corner. That proved enough to seal the win for Germany, even if Austria managed to pull one back in the second half.
Watch: Moukoko’s second goal for the Germany U-16s
Germany's U-16s play two games against Belgium in October, and a further two games against the Czech Republic in November. After his impressive performance, not to mention his prolific tally of 13 goals in five appearances for the Dortmund U-17s so far this season, Moukoko is sure to be involved again for Michael Feichtenbeiner's side.
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« Back to All April 2018 News
Interview: Deglobalization and the Fed
Building on our earlier slowdown call, the incoming data has made the market begin to acknowledge that the economy is not as strong as expected – that’s the critical backdrop for the market jitters.
Regarding the rise in yields, it’s really about inflation fears. The 2-year, which is already around 2½%, reflects the Fed’s evident resolve to keep hiking rates through next year as they react to those inflation worries. The awkward reality, however, is that economic growth is slowing, and the Fed is either in hiking or easing mode, and they’ve chosen the former despite a slowdown in growth.
Remember that in June 2008, half a year inside the Great Recession, fed funds futures were expecting over 100 basis points of rate hikes by year end.
Regarding trade, President Trump has argued that the key to an economic revival at home is reversing our massive trade deficits, mainly with China.
But there’s actually been a staggering expansion in the non-petroleum trade deficit. And with both China and Mexico, our non-petroleum goods trade deficit has never been higher over any 12-month period in history.
Most people would blame all that on “globalization,” but they’re mistaken.
Globalization implies faster growth in trade than in GDP. Therefore, ECRI’s measure of globalization is the difference between the growth rates of world trade and GDP.If this measure is positive, more globalization, and if it’s negative, less globalization.
Following the 2001 recession the chart shows a sustained period when trade was growing much faster than GDP for half a decade. That is globalization, something ECRI called the “globalization tsunami” at the time.
Following the initial rebound from the global financial crisis, however, the chart shows a sustained period when this measure was negative, meaning trade was growing slower than GDP for half a decade. That is de-globalization.Yet, people don’t know that structurally, de-globalization has been underway for years.
That’s because the aftermath of the post 2001 globalization tsunami is still roiling the labor markets -- and the politics -- of Western economies.
Lately there’s been a lot of hope about the recent synchronized global growth resulting in some sort of “normalization.” But aside from the sustained structural shifts, there are also shorter-term cyclical ups and downs in this measure.
The right side of the chart shows that last year trade did grow a tad faster than GDP, but that’s not “normalization.” In fact that recent downtick is significant because our Leading Index of Global Growth has already turned down decisively.
Click here to review ECRI’s track record, including member report excerpts.
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Are We Really "Normalizing?"
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The Dog that Didn't Bark
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Menswear - Spring 2017
In the Heat of the Wales Bonner Crucible
Grace Wales Bonner's subtle integration of different vocabularies has been a signature from the start, and it’s kickstarted her career to a spectacular degree.
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LONDON, United Kingdom — To date, LVMH 2016 prize-winner Grace Wales Bonner’s collections have been defined by lush, elegant hybrids of Europe and Africa. For her first stand-alone presentation outside the Fashion East umbrella, she crossed the Atlantic to the Caribbean, a crucible that, in forcing cultures and faiths together in equatorial heat, offered an even more powerful trigger to her imagination.
The scope of Wales Bonner’s vision was defined by the title she gave her latest collection: Ezekiel. His Old Testament prophecies played a part in the elevation of Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, as a new black messiah. Selassie was famously regarded as such by Jamaica’s Rastafarians, which brings us back to the Caribbean. Worlds bridge, as Wales Bonner observed in her shownotes. But worlds also bridged in Selassie’s integration of formal Western dress and his own ceremonial traditions, and that was one of Wales Bonner’s touchstones for her actual designs.
The clothes were a conversation between rigorous, linear tailoring, silken flou and artisanal handcrafts. If there was a sense of one kind of history in a priestly capelet or the line of a long, high-closing coat or the romance of a poet shirt, there was another in the crocheted collar on a black leather bomber, or the crocheted waistband on the trousers of the immaculately precise evening look with which Wales Bonner closed her show.
Her subtle integration of these different vocabularies has been a signature from the start, and it’s kickstarted her career, still barely two years old since graduating from Central St. Martin’s, to a spectacular degree. Quietly intense, Wales Bonner insists the attention has made her feel more confident, rather than pressured.
And there was at least one look in this new collection which illuminated her glittering future: a three-quarter-sleeved ivory silk shirt flowing over cropped leather motocross pants was a hybrid that so seductively bridged those cultures and faiths we were just talking about that it made you giddy with the heat of the crucible.
Menswear - Autumn 2020
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A Journey of Perspective at Wales Bonner
Upping the Ante at Wales Bonner
Spiritual Heroes
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Zendaya Shuts Down Tom Holland Dating Rumors Like A Boss Yet Again
By Dana Getz
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Well, folks, don't start dreaming up celebrity couple names yet, because Zendaya just shut down those Tom Holland dating rumors — again. Rumors of a romantic relationship between her and her Spider-Man: Homecoming co-star have been swirling for months, but the actor has been quick to deny that they're anything more than friends. (Bustle reached out to reps for Zendaya and Holland, but did not receive an immediate response.)
Speculation re-emerged when unnamed sources told People on Thursday that the pair had started seeing each other while filming, but Zendaya wasn't having it. She tweeted the link to the article, writing, "Wait wait...my favorite is when it says we go on vacations together HA! I haven't been on a vacation in years! hbu TomHolland1996 ???" In response, Holland jokingly retorted: "Does the press tour count?"
Rumors first popped up in mid-June when the two had a witty, seemingly flirtatious back-and-forth on social media, but Zendaya nixed the idea then, too. "Right, 'cause nothing says 'sweet romance' like dragging each other for filth on Twitter," she wrote.
Offline, though, they've both been open about their love and respect for one another — even if it is just as friends. Zendaya told Entertainment Weekly in June, "He’s great. I think the most important thing to me is that he is a good person, and it’s good to know that the person who gets to play your favorite superhero is actually a nice dude." And Holland returned the sentiment: "She is one of the most professional, hardworking people I've ever met in my life," he told The Hollywood Reporter earlier this month.
So while it seems that there won't be a Zendayand (Hollaya? Zom? or whatever they would be called) any time soon, at least they pair is still close — and can have fun poking holes in all those rumors.
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PETCO FOUNDATION INVESTS IN CAPE ANN ANIMAL AID'S LIFESAVING WORK
As our supporters and friends know, Cape Ann Animal Aid has been operating on all fronts these past two months. From donation drives to fundraising pleas for help, we continue to do all that we can to send supplies and accommodate increased intake from rescue partners in regions recently hit by hurricanes. While this goal was ambitious, and left our shelter filled to over 50% of our average capacity, we have the support of many to thank for helping to make it all happen. To date, we have been able to take in animals from St. Croix, Turks and Caicos, Texas, and Puerto Rico – with more rescue trips in the works.
But in the midst of all of this, we were compelled to maintain our previously scheduled rescue transport trips with partner shelters in other regions of the United States. These groups were not directly impacted by the hurricanes, but they were and are still facing an up-hill battle in regards to animal overpopulation and high euthanasia rates. These rescue partners in Georgia and Louisiana were still counting on us and we couldn’t let them down.
Thankfully, Cape Ann Animal Aid was recently awarded an $8,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support our Safe Harbor Transportation Program. The purpose of this grant was to help us extend our animal lifesaving efforts and serve the Petco Foundation’s mission to raise the quality of life for pets and people who love and need them. Thanks to this funding support, we were able to uphold our previously-scheduled transport plans, saving 66 animals from Louisiana and Georgia since September 1st. We send deepest thanks to the Petco Foundation for believing in our mission and investing in this important work.
At the end of September, two of our staff members, Kayla and Jacquie, set out on one of these transport pick ups, coordinated in partnership with Sweet Paws Rescue. They drove over 650 miles to the meeting point in Virginia and returned to Massachusetts with 15 dogs and 3 cats from Louisiana. This trip included nursing mama, Foxy, and her seven puppies (seen below).
Loading the van at the pick-up point in Virginia.
Shiloh, on the journey to Massachusetts.
Catching a quick nap to re-charge on the way home.
Foxy and her nursing pups were saved from certain euthanasia in Lousiana.
For more information about the Petco Foundation, visit www.petcofoundation.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or by using the hashtag #PetcoFoundation.
JOINING FORCES TO SAVE SATOS
Last week, Cape Ann Animal Aid joined forces with several Massachusetts rescue groups and shelters, in partnership with All Sato Rescue, to save over 180 animals from Puerto Rico (see video below).
We were honored to be a part of this life-changing transport and we send thanks to all who made it possible, including Wings of Rescue, Mission Miracle K-9 Rescue and ILoveMyDogSoMuch.com. In addition, we send special thanks to our supporters, many of whom made donations towards the fuel expense for this trip. The outpouring of love, support, and interest in these animals has been overwhelming and truly heart-warming.
We welcomed six cats and eleven dogs from this transport here at our Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter. We gave them a few days to settle in and relax. Tomorrow, many will get spayed/neutered. We expect that they will be available for adoption later this week or this weekend so keep an eye on our website. They are looking forward to meeting you all very soon!
DONATION DRIVE UPDATE
There will never be enough words to thank you all for hearing our call for help and responding immediately with donations to help our rescue partners in hurricane-hit regions.
Two pallets of supplies were shipped to Turks and Caicos (thanks to generous supporter, Larry Costa) to assist Potcake Place and TCSPCA. We sent our rescue partner in Texas, Second Chances Dog Rescue and Relocation, back to the Houston-area with a busload of donations after their transport drop off last week. This past weekend, we shipped two barrels of supplies to Wags to Riches, one of our rescue partners in Puerto Rico.
Next up, we will send two barrels of supplies to All Sato Rescue in Puerto Rico. To see an updated list of specific supplies needed in Puerto Rico, check out our special Amazon Wish List. We thank you so very, very much for helping us to help them!
DONATION DRIVE FOR RESCUE PARTNERS
We are now collecting donations to send to our rescue partners in Puerto Rico, Texas, and Turks and Caicos!
Another transport from Texas is expected to arrive at our shelter on October 9th. We're so happy to be able to help more animals that recently experienced such terrifying weather. After we unload the pups (and give them lots of love and attention), we'll be filling the transport van with animal care and cleaning supplies to return to Texas. We also have shipping containers to get items to our rescue partners in Puerto Rico.
That same week, we have an opportunity to get much needed donations down to our friends in Turks and Caicos. A generous donor is holding two pallets of space for these donations in a cargo shipment scheduled to go out on October 9th. The Turks and Caicos SPCA, which recently had power restored after 20 days without, is working hard to help the animals in their community, including many orphaned puppies in need of Esbilac Puppy Milk Replacer (puppy formula).
Donations can be dropped off at our Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter during open hours. If you'd rather shop online, check out our Hurricane Relief Amazon Wish List and items will be shipped to us.
We are in close contact with our beloved rescue partners in Puerto Rico, both on the mainland and on the island of Vieques. The level of devastation they are facing is unimaginable. We are on standby to help however possible. Unfortunately, mail delivery is still stalled and they are unable to drive and pick up any shipments to them at this time. They are conserving any gas they have left for the possibility of any animal rescue transport trips and want to be able to get the animals to the airport when needed. We will be sure to keep you updated. Thank you for your continued support!
UPDATED 10/2/2017 WITH INFORMATION ABOUT PUERTO RICO SHIPMENT PLANS AND NEW LIST.
RESCUE UPDATE: 27 CATS AND KITTENS FROM ST. CROIX
Late Tuesday night, we welcomed 27 cats and kittens, evacuated from St. Croix Animal Welfare Center in the path of Hurricane Maria. This amazing and inspiring rescue effort and was led by members of Island Dog Rescue with help from St. Croix Animal Welfare Society and R.E.A.L. Cruzan Cats. Together, they saved over 300 animals off of the U.S. Virgin Islands. We were honored to be contacted by this group of rescuers and to open our doors and welcome as many cats and kittens as possible. The cats are settling in and we look forward to sharing photos and more information with you soon.
Unfortunately, word from St. Croix Animal Welfare Society posted yesterday through Island Dog Rescue's Facebook page is heartbreaking. The hurricane completely destroyed their facility. From their post: "The puppy room and cat room are completely gone. Roofs blown away. The expensive, heavy metal cages smashed and blown all over..." We are so thankful that these animals were saved from such destruction.
Meanwhile, we await word from all of our other rescue contacts. From Vieques, Puerto Rico, the fate of the rescuers and their facility is unknown. The mainland rescuers of Our Big Fat Caribbean Rescue reported on their Facebook page late last night that they still had not heard updates from many of their team members. Power and phone lines across Puerto Rico and the island of Vieques are completely down, making it hard to connect with our friends and confirm any news.
In Turks and Caicos, our rescue partners are facing a difficult road ahead. A recent update says they have "many orphaned pups in the adoption center, and more coming in daily". They are in dire need of good quality puppy formula and donations.
Our hearts break to read these updates. We will do our absolute best to take great care of the dogs still with us from Texas and now, these 27 sweet cats from St. Croix. Our mission is to give them the best care, lots of love, and to find them the best homes ever! We are ready and willing to take in more animals over the coming months as the rescues continue and rebuilding begins.
There are many ways to help all of the shelters impacted by recent hurricanes. Donations to our Safe Harbor Fund are welcome and will be used to coordinate rescue transports for animals in hurricane-impacted regions. (The 1:1 matching challenge for Safe Harbor Fund donations will continue until 5pm, Thursday, September 21st.)
Additionally, donations can be made directly to our partner organizations using these links:
St. Croix Animal Welfare Society - St. Croix
All Sato Rescue - Puerto Rico
Wags to Riches - Puerto Rico
Our Big Fat Caribbean Rescue - Vieques, Puerto Rico
Chances Dog Rescue and Relocation - Texas
Potcake Place - Turks and Caicos
Together, we will come together and help our friends heal, repair, and rebuild their lives. Thank you for standing with us!
UPDATE: Read more about this heroic rescue effort in a recent Huffington Post article.
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Arrest Over Manchester Rape
A 23-year-old man from Stockport is being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder and rape after a woman was attacked in Manchester.
A member of the public found the 27 year old extremely distressed and with serious injuries near the Park in Gorton at around 1.20am on Sunday 1 July 2012.
The victim told police she had been subjected to a violent rape sometime between 12.30am and 1.20am near the canal path by the lower reservoir.
Detective Chief Inspector Chris Bridge from GMPs Public Protection Division said: "We have made an arrest, but the investigation continues. We are asking for any witnesses that may have been in the area around this time to come forward.
"This incident caused genuine alarm in the community and it is to that community that we are now turning for answers."
"I am urging anyone who may have seen a young woman around the canal path area between 12.30am and 1.20am on Sunday morning, 1 July, or who may have seen anyone else hanging around or acting suspiciously in this area, to please get in touch with us."
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Reaching Wider was established in 2002 by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales. Its mission is to break down perceived barriers to higher education and widen access to learning.
Through collaboration, First Campus delivers a series of activities for a wide cross section of pupils and adult learners. Activities complement the curriculum, enrich studies, and encourage participation. We currently deliver a number of projects for First Campus:
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This specialist programme is run with the support of Caerphilly, Bridgend and Rhondda Cynon Taf local authorities and is designed to raise aspirations and promote opportunities for young people leaving care. It includes a residential summer school and a homework support club. Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan local authorities are also becoming involved with this programme.
This unique programme offers a taste of university life to those with Asperger's Syndrome. A residential summer school which allows students with Asperger's Syndrome and their carers to come and experience university life to help them make informed decisions in the future. This programme has been recognised by specialists as an example of good practice. Staff have provided advice to the Welsh Government in this area.
Cardiff University has been an integral member of the First Campus Partnership from the outset and continues to deliver a number of important and specialist components of our programme.
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Uni Inspiration Days are run as events through a First Campus partnership between Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University, University of South Wales & Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. They aim to promote higher education and raise aspirations and provide an opportunity for students to explore their study options post 18. There is an opportunity to meet current university students from a range of subject areas, attend workshops and parents are also invited along to the subject fair and a presentation on the benefits of higher education.
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PICS: Keira Knightley debuts baby bump during Paris outing
Keira Knightley debuts baby bump. (Photo: Getty Images)
Cape Town – Keira Knightley is reportedly expecting her second child with husband James Righton.
According to E! News, the British actress appeared to debut a growing baby bump on Thursday, when attending a Chanel-hosted cocktail party in Paris.
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Keira, 34, and James, 35 - who have remained largely out of the spotlight – tied the knot in France in May 2013, Daily Mail reports.
The couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Edie, in May 2015. Speaking to ELLE magazine about becoming a mother in August 2015, Keira said: "The love thing is astonishing. It's very primal, primal love. That's quite extraordinary. And the ability to have no sleep and continue going. It's not pleasant - I never thought that I could actually do it from the amount of time that I've done it."
READ MORE: Keira Knightley reveals her daughter's adorable name!
The Aftermath actress received backlash after penning a lengthy essay in Scarlett Curtis' new book Feminists Don't Wear Pink and other lies.
In her essay, Keira appears to share her disappointment in the Duchess of Cambridge's appearance on the steps of St Mary Hospital's Lindo Wing hours after giving birth to daughter, Princess Charlotte on 2 May 2015.
READ MORE: Keira Knightley criticises the Duchess of Cambridge in lengthy essay
Keira later defended her comments, saying: "I would suggest to those people in the media that they re-read the entirety of the essay and not just take one bit out of it.
"The comments that I made are completely about our culture that silences women's truths and forces us all to hide and I absolutely did not shame anybody in any way, in fact quite the opposite."
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Kaduna: El-Rufai Appoints Bariatu Mohammed As Head Of Service
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has announced the appointment of Bariatu Mohammed as the new Head of Service in the state.
Mrs Mohammed succeeded Alisabatu Dada-Onazi who retired from service on December 31, 2016.
Governor El-Rufai commended the retired Head of Service for her hard work and foresight in driving ongoing reforms in the Kaduna State Civil Service.
He said the government was indebted to her for her resilience towards the success of the staff verification exercise, which he said laid the foundation for the reforms of the service.
Meanwhile, Mrs Mohammed’s appointment was announced in a statement issued on Friday by the governor’s spokesman, Samuel Aruwan.
The new Head of Service, who hails from Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area, joined the state civil service on August 7, 1984.
She rose to the rank of Permanent Secretary on April 1, 2012.
Until her elevation, Mrs Mohammed was at various times permanent secretary at the Public Service Office, Bureau of Establishments, Management Services and Training, as well as office of the Head of Service.
Posted on January 7, 2017 January 7, 2017 Author Akinola AjibolaCategories LocalTags Alisabatu Dada-Onazi, Bariatu Mohammed, Bureau of Establishments, Head of Service, Kaduna State, Kaduna State Civil Service, Kaduna State Governor, Kamuku forest in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area, Management Services and Training, Mr Samuel Aruwan, Nasir El-Rufai, Public Service Office, Samuel AruwanLeave a comment on Kaduna: El-Rufai Appoints Bariatu Mohammed As Head Of Service
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We Can’t Confirm Abduction Of Women Yet – Adamawa Government
The Adamawa State Government has said that it cannot confirm the reported abduction of about 60 women in Mangoro and Garta villages, in Madagali Local Government, by members of the Boko Haram terrorist group.
The Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Adamawa State Governor, Phineas Elisha, told Channels Television via the telephone that the government cannot presently access the area.
Hundreds of Boko Haram members were said to have overrun the town on motorcycles and vans in a rampage on Saturday.
Forty of the women were said to have been abducted in Waga, Mangoro and the other 20 were taken from Grata.
Also, residents said that the insurgents burnt houses and abducted many young women, forcing them to flee the area.
Posted on October 23, 2014 October 23, 2014 Author Channels TelevisionCategories LocalTags Abduction of women, Boko Haram, Breaking news, channels television, channels tv news, channelstv, channelstv.com, Holy War, Islamists, Naija gist, Nigeria, Nigerian News, PM News, premiumtimesng.com, punchng.com, saharareporters.com, terrorist, top stories, Vanguard newspaperLeave a comment on We Can’t Confirm Abduction Of Women Yet – Adamawa Government
Al Qaeda Calls for New Recruits To Fight France
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has appealed for new recruits from North African Arab countries in its fight against what it said was France’s Crusader campaign in Mali, a U.S.-based intelligence monitoring website reported on Sunday.
SITE said the appeal was posted on websites used by AQIM on Saturday, urging Islamist militants being pursued by their governments to join its fighters battling French-led forces in Mali or Algeria.
France launched a ground and air operation in Mali in January to break Islamist rebels’ hold on the region, saying the militants posed a risk to the security of West Africa and Europe.
“The front of the Islamic Maghreb today is in direst need of the support of the sons of Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, and Mauritania, to thwart the attack of Crusader France and defeat its agents in the region, and empower the Islamic project,” AQIM said, according to a translation of the statement emailed by SITE.
However, AQIM also said that if Islamist youths in North Africa could have a greater impact in their own countries, they should stay to fight secularism and push for the imposition of sharia-based rule.
France’s offensive has wrested northern Mali from Islamist occupation and killed scores of fighters. Other rebels have retreated into mountain caves and desert hiding places stocked with arms and supplies.
The Algerian army in January killed at least 32 al-Qaeda- linked militants in an assault to end a siege at a desert gas plant in which 23 hostages were killed, many of them foreigners.
Posted on March 18, 2013 Author Channels TelevisionCategories World NewsTags al Qaeda, Algeria, Algerian army, channels television, Channels TV, Crusader campaign, Europe, France, Holy War, Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), Islamists, Jihad, Mali, North Africa, North African Arab countries, Rebels, SITE, terrorism, West Africa, World News1 Comment on Al Qaeda Calls for New Recruits To Fight France
Boko Haram Deserves No Compensation – CAN
In response to the Sultan of Sokoto’s demand for amnesty for the members of the Boko Haram sect, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said that the sect deserves no form of compensation.
In a press release signed by the General Secretary of the Christian body, Dr. Musa Asake, CAN expressed surprise at the request by the Sultan and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, maintaining that any attempt to placate the extremists is a plan to hoodwink the Presidency.
“We need to also remind the Sultan and others on the same page with him that terrorism is not about justice. It is about ideology. In this case, Boko Haram is founded on the premise of extreme Islamic ideology. It is, therefore, mischievous for those who understand this to hoodwink the President into actions that would be futile in the end,” the statement said.
In the light of the N100 million paid to the family of the late sect’s leader by the Borno State government, CAN demanded to know who would compensate the families of the victims of the killings by Boko Haram.
“We believe that for the talk about amnesty to hold water, the Islamist militant group must first of all renounce their extreme ideology and embrace the ceasefire plan.”
Posted on March 7, 2013 March 7, 2013 Author Channels TelevisionCategories Local, UncategorizedTags Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111, Amnesty, Boko Haram, Borno, Borno State government, CAN, channels television, Channels TV, Christian association of Nigeria, Dr. Musa Asake, Holy War, Islamists, jihadists, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sultan of Sokoto, terrorism3 Comments on Boko Haram Deserves No Compensation – CAN
Kenyatta Takes Early Lead As Kenya Counts Votes
Kenyan presidential hopeful Uhuru Kenyatta opened an early lead as the country counted ballots on Tuesday in an election that brought out millions of voters despite pockets of violence that killed at least 15 people.
Kenyans, who had waited patiently in long lines to vote, hope the poll will restore the nation’s image as one of Africa’s most stable democracies after tribal blood-letting killed more than 1,200 people when the result of the 2007 vote was disputed.
Partial tallies from Monday’s broadly peaceful voting in the presidential election gave the edge to Kenyatta, the 51-year-old deputy prime minister, over his rival, Prime Minister Raila Odinga, 68.
Kenyatta’s lead held through counting overnight but could still be overhauled with about two-thirds of polling stations still to report. The election committee said counting might not be completed till Wednesday, delaying any official announcement.
“People want peace after what happened last time,” said Henry Owino, 29, a second-hand clothes seller who voted in Nairobi’s Kibera slum where violence flared five years ago. “This time the people have decided they don’t want to fight.”
But the real test will be whether the final result, when declared, is accepted or disputed and whether candidates or their backers turn to the street or court to raise challenges.
The United States and Western donors have watched the vote closely, concerned about the stability of a nation seen as a regional ally in the fight against militant Islam.
They also worry about what to do if Kenyatta wins, because he faces charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC) related to the violence five years ago.
SOME JITTERS EASE
Investors breathed a sigh of relief after the broadly peaceful voting, strengthening the Kenyan shilling against the U.S. dollar. Analysts said a first-round victor would be welcomed by investors by averting a run-off, which would prolong uncertainty.
The inspector general of the Kenyan police, David Kimaiyo, told a news conference he would not allow demonstrations anywhere in the country over the delay in releasing the election results because of concerns protests could turn violent.
Kenyatta’s lead of 54 percent of votes counted so far to Odinga’s 41 percent puts him in a good position for a straight win but his lead could be eroded with just 4.2 million tallied by 10 a.m. (0700 GMT), provisional figures by the election commission showed.
Election officials said turnout was more than 70 percent, suggesting about 10 million or more votes need to be counted in the nation of 14.3 million eligible voters. Officials did not give a precise total for votes cast.
For outright victory, a candidate needs more than 50 percent of votes cast, otherwise the top two face a run-off election, tentatively set for April depending on any legal challenges. Odinga and Kenyatta ran neck-and-neck in pre-election polls.
“There were a lot of jitters around the elections,” said Dickson Magecha, a senior trader at Standard Chartered Bank. “But there are indications we might see a first-round victory, which is good for political risk, and the vote went on peacefully without any major hitches.”
William Ruto, Kenyatta’s running mate who also faces ICC charges of crimes against humanity, called the vote “free, fair and credible”. He also said during voting: “We shall cooperate with the court (ICC) with a final intention of clearing our names.”
But the party of Odinga, who had before the election suggested preparations for the poll had put him at a disadvantage, hinted that they might challenge the result, alleging voting irregularities.
Frank Bett of Odinga’s CORD alliance cited late voting at one polling station hours after the formal close, voters casting ballots more than once in some areas and a failure of electronic voter registration systems in some places. “These we find to be placing in jeopardy the credibility of this process,” he said.
The election commission earlier acknowledged a polling clerk had been caught issuing extra ballots and said manual voter lists were used where the electronic registration system failed. But it has said there were no significant problems in voting.
NERVOUS NEIGHBOURS
Raising the stakes in the race, Odinga could be facing his last crack at the presidency after narrowly missing out in 2007 to now-outgoing President Mwai Kibaki, who has served a maximum of two five-year terms.
Losing to Kenyatta, the son of Kenya’s first president after independence in 1963, would mark another defeat in his family’s ambitions after Odinga’s father also missed out on the top post.
Kenyans said memories of the post-2007 poll bloodshed and its dire impact on the economy were enough to prevent a repeat this time. Kenya’s African neighbors, whose economies felt the shockwaves, have been watching intently.
At least 15 people were killed in two attacks by machete-wielding gangs on the restive coast hours before voting started on Monday. Police officers blamed them on a separatist movement, the Mombasa Republican Council (MRC), suggesting different motives to the ethnic killings after the 2007 vote. MRC denied any role.
The European Union observer mission said turnout was high even at the coast where the attacks took place.
A suspected grenade attack struck near an election center in the eastern town of Garissa close to the border with Somalia, where Kenyan troops have been deployed to fight Islamist militants. That attack caused panic among voters but no injuries, a government official said.
To try to prevent a repeat of the contested outcome that sparked the violence after the December 2007 vote, a new, broadly respected election commission is using more technology to prevent fraud, speed up counting and increase transparency.
Alongside the presidential race, there were elections for senators, county governors, members of parliament, women representatives in county assemblies and civic leaders.
Posted on March 5, 2013 Author Channels TelevisionCategories Africa, World NewsTags Africa, Africa News, channels television, Channels TV, Crisis, David Kimaiyo, Henry Owino, Holy War, International Criminal Court, Islamists, jihadists, Kenya, kenya Elections, militant Islam, Raila Odinga, Uhuru Kenyatta, United States of America, violence, World NewsLeave a comment on Kenyatta Takes Early Lead As Kenya Counts Votes
Kenya Elections: Somalia’s Al Shabaab Urges Muslims To Boycott Vote
Somali militants linked to al Qaeda urged Muslims to boycott Kenya’s presidential election on Monday and wage jihad against the Kenyan military which sent troops into neighboring Somalia in late 2011 to help crush the rebels.
The Islamist al Shabaab rebel group told Kenyan Muslims, who account for about 11 percent of the population, that the Nairobi government treated them as foreigners and second-class citizens.
“Your regions are the least developed in Kenya and have the least facilities. You have been misled by the false promises of the presidential candidates and the same empty promises are repeated on every election campaign,” al Shabaab said in a statement cited by the U.S.-based SITE service on Monday.
“What is incumbent upon you now is to … boycott the Kenyan elections and wage jihad against the Kenyan military for they cannot afford to continue fighting an invasion abroad as well as an internal conflict at home,” it said.
Kenya, voting for a new president on Monday, has suffered a wave of violent attacks since it sent soldiers into its anarchic neighbor in October, 2011, which Nairobi has typically blamed on al Shabaab and local sympathizers.
Most of the attacks have occurred in the capital and close to the Somali border
In Garissa, a largely Muslim town with a significant ethnic Somali population, two civilians were shot dead late on Sunday, local officials said. Earlier, the head of Kenyan police said the incident had been a grenade attack. A bomb also exploded in the Mandera area, near the border, wounding four people.
Under pressure from an African Union-led military offensive, al Shabaab has steadily lost territory and influence in Somalia over the past 18 months, but remains the biggest threat to regional stability. It has, however, failed to deliver on threats to carry out a spectacular attack in Kenya.
Kenya’s military intervention in Somalia earned widespread popular backing at home and has barely registered in election campaigning.
Posted on March 4, 2013 March 4, 2013 Author Channels TelevisionCategories Africa, World NewsTags Africa, al Shabaab, Boycott, channels television, channels tv news, Crisis, Garissa, Holy War, Islamits, kenya Elections, Kenyan Muslims, Mandera, Militants, Nairobi government, Somalia, World NewsLeave a comment on Kenya Elections: Somalia’s Al Shabaab Urges Muslims To Boycott Vote
Islamists Kill French Soldier In Northern Mali
France said on Sunday a third French soldier had been killed in fierce fighting with Islamist rebels in northern Mali but could not confirm Chad’s report that its troops had killed the al Qaeda commander behind January’s mass hostage-taking in Algeria.
A whirlwind seven-week campaign has driven al Qaeda-linked fighters who took over northern Mali last April into mountain and desert redoubts, where they are being hunted by hundreds of French, Chadian and Malian troops.
France’s defense ministry said 26-year-old Corporal Cedric Charenton was shot dead on Saturday during an assault on an Islamist hideout in the desolate Adrar des Ifoghas mountains near Algeria, the third French soldier killed in the campaign.
French army spokesman Colonel Thierry Burkhard said some 15 Islamists were killed in some of the fiercest fighting during the campaign so far but that he could not confirm Chad’s claim that its troops had killed al Qaeda commander Mokhtar Belmokhtar at a nearby camp in the remote Ametetai valley.
“We are facing a very fanatical adversary,” Burkhard said, noting the Islamists were armed with rocket and grenade-launchers as well as machine guns, AK47 assault rifles and heavy weapons. “They are fighting without giving ground.”
The death of Belmokhtar, nicknamed ‘the uncatchable’, has been reported several times in the past and analysts share caution shown by Paris in confirming his demise.
However, the latest report came a day after Chadian President Idriss Deby said Chadian forces had also killed Abdelhamid Abou Zeid, al Qaeda’s other senior field commander in the Sahara.
The killing of Belmokhtar and Abou Zeid, if confirmed, would eliminate al Qaeda’s leadership in Mali and raise questions over the fate of seven French hostages thought to be held by the group in northern Mali, an area the size of Texas.
Rudy Attalah, a former senior U.S. counterterrorism official focused on Africa and now head of risk analysis firm White Mountain research, was skeptical about Chad’s claim.
He said Belmokhtar had in the past carefully avoided operating in the same area as Abou Zeid and was known as an elusive operator who shifted through the desert in small, mobile groups of fighters.
“I don’t think they killed him at all,” Atallah said, adding Chad might be seeking to divert domestic attention from its 26 soldiers killed in the operation. “Deby is under a lot of pressure. Announcing these killings redeems his troops.”
An unidentified participant in militant website discussions said in a message posted on several jihadi forums that Belmoktar was “alive and well and leading the battles himself”, the U.S.-based SITE monitoring service reported on Sunday.
Belmokhtar would soon issue a statement himself, SITE reported the participant saying.
‘MR MARLBORO’
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has pledged to avenge the French assault on its fighters in Mali, which Paris said it launched due to fears its former colony could become a launch pad for wider al Qaeda attacks.
Belmokhtar, whose smuggling activities the Sahara earned him the nickname “Mr Marlboro”, became one of the world’s most wanted jihadis after masterminding the raid on the In Amenas gas plant in Algeria in which more than 60 people were killed, including dozens of foreign hostages.
Abou Zeid is regarded as one of AQIM’s most ruthless operators, responsible for the kidnapping of more than 20 Western hostages since 2008. He is believed to have killed British hostage Edwin Dyer in 2009 and 78-year-old Frenchman Michel Germaneau in 2010.
France and Mali have said they could not confirm his death.
French radio RFI and Algerian daily El Khabar have reported that DNA tests were being conducted on members of Abou Zeid’s family to confirm whether a body recovered after fighting in Adrar des Ifoghas was indeed the Islamist leader.
Mali’s army, meanwhile, said it had killed 52 Islamist rebels in desert fighting some 70 km (45 miles) east of Gao, northern Mali’s largest town, with support from French helicopters and ground troops.
“There was a big fight with lots of enemy killed,” said Lieutenant Colonel Nema Sagara, the Malian army’s deputy commander in Gao. “Our troops went out to battle and they met them. There are no dead on the Malian side.”
Posted on March 4, 2013 March 4, 2013 Author Channels TelevisionCategories Africa, UncategorizedTags Abou Zeid, Africa, African Continent, al Qaeda, Algeria, Ametetai valley, channels television, Channels TV, Corporal Cedric Charenton, Crisis, France, French troops, Holy War, International News, Islamists, Jihad, Mali, Mokhtar Belmokhtar, Northern Mali, World NewsLeave a comment on Islamists Kill French Soldier In Northern Mali
Chad Says Al Qaeda Commander Killed In Mali, France Cautious
One of al Qaeda’s most feared commanders in Africa, Abdelhamid Abou Zeid, has been killed by Chadian forces in northern Mali, Chad’s President Idriss Deby said on Friday.
French officials said they could not confirm the report.
“It was Chadian forces who killed two jihadi leaders, including Abou Zeid,” Deby told opposition politicians in the presence of journalists after a funeral ceremony for Chadian soldiers killed in fighting at the weekend.
Chadian soldiers with support from French special forces and fighter jets are hunting down pockets of al Qaeda-linked insurgents in the border region with Algeria after a seven-week French-led campaign broke Islamist domination of northern Mali.
The death of Abou Zeid, who has earned AQIM tens of millions of dollars with a spate of kidnappings of Westerners in the Sahara over the last five years, would be a significant but far from fatal blow to the group.
Mokhtar Belmokhtar, the one-eyed mastermind of a mass hostage-taking at the In Amenas gas plant in Algeria last month, remains at large. So does Tuareg Islamist leader Iyad ag Ghali, who was this week placed on the U.S. global terrorist list.
Sources close to Islamist militants and tribal elders had earlier said Abou Zeid, blamed for kidnapping at least 20 Westerners in the Sahara, was among 40 militants killed within the past few days in the foothills of the Adrar des Ifoghas mountains.
Algeria’s Ennahar television, which is well connected with Algerian security services, had reported his death on Thursday but there was no official confirmation.
A former smuggler turned jihadi, Algerian-born Abou Zeid is regarded as one of the most ruthless operators of al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). He is believed to have executed British hostage Edwin Dyer in 2009 and 78-year-old Frenchman Michel Germaneau in 2010.
A trusted lieutenant of AQIM’s leader Abdelmalek Droukdel, Abou Zeid imposed a violent form of sharia law during Islamist domination of the ancient desert town of Timbuktu, including amputations and the destruction of ancient Sufi shrines.
“The death of Abou Zeid has been confirmed by several of his supporters who have come back from the mountains,” said Ibrahim Oumar Toure, a mechanic in the northern Malian town of Kidal who worked with Islamist rebels and remains in contact with them.
Members of the MNLA Tuareg rebel group, who have been acting as scouts for French and Chadian forces, said Islamist prisoners seized during the fighting confirmed Abou Zeid and another militant leader had been killed.
However, French government spokeswoman Najat Vallaud-Belkacem said she could neither confirm nor deny the report, and French officials urged caution. An official MNLA spokesman said the group had no evidence to prove he was dead.
French radio RFI and Algerian daily El Khabar reported that DNA tests were being conducted on members of Abou Zeid’s family to confirm whether a body recovered by French troops after fighting in Adrar des Ifoghas was indeed the Islamist leader.
HOLLANDE SAYS OPERATION NEARS END
In a speech on Friday, French President Francois Hollande said the operation in Mali was in its final stage and he was not obliged to confirm Abou Zeid’s death.
“Terrorist groups have taken refuge and are hiding in an especially difficult zone,” he said. “Information is out there. I don’t have to confirm it because we must reach the end of the operation.”
A U.S. official and a Western diplomat, however, said the reports appeared to be credible.
According to local sources in Kidal, MNLA Tuareg rebels, who are working with French forces, had located Abou Zeid’s fighters and handed over the coordinates for French jets to strike.
“They were hidden in mountain caves and were building bombs for suicide attacks when they were killed,” Toure said.
Abou Zeid’s death will be of particular interest to the French government as he is believed to be holding at least four French citizens kidnapped from Niger in 2010.
After its success in dislodging al Qaeda fighters from northern Mali’s towns, France and its African allies have faced a mounting wave of suicide bombings and guerrilla-style raids by Islamists in northern Malian towns.
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in Geneva on Friday that a U.N. peacekeeping force to replace French troops in Mali should be discussed as soon as possible.
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At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town is currently July; with September being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.
When is the best time to fly to Cape Town?
Whilst there are several times of the year to choose from, February is seen as the time to fly to Cape Town, however, it is possible to get good deals throughout the year. If weather is an important factor for you when considering when to fly to Cape Town, the warmest period tends to be February, with the wettest being July.
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The best time to book flights to Cape Town is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Cape Town?
The cheapest day to fly to Cape Town is usually Thursday. At the moment, Saturday is the most expensive.
Flights in the morning are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to Cape Town. Flights in the afternoon are usually the most expensive.
The ubiquitous fog hovering over Table Mountain, waves crashing against surfboards and carpets of rolling wineries: these are quintessential images of Cape Town. Blessed with one of the most distinct and varied landscapes in Africa and pleasant weather year-round Cape Town offers an exciting experience to lovers of the great outdoors and anyone looking for a cosmopolitan yet relaxed city to visit.
The city’s infectious energy summons even the most jet-lagged traveller to head out into the outdoors, and as Capetonians do – either hit the water to ride some waves or hike up Table Mountain. History buffs booking flights to Cape Town should reserve a tour of the infamous Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for two decades.
Exploring Cape Town’s diverse neighbourhoods is a great way to get to know the city. Wander the cobbled streets of Bo-Kaap – the historic home of the Muslims whose ancestors were brought as slaves over from Indonesia, India and Turkey. From there the glitzy beach towns of Camps Bay and Clifton are within reach.
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On a peninsula between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, Cape Town has mild winters and warm summers. Winter temperatures range from seven to 12 degrees (C) between June and August. Spring is unpredictable and can have pleasant, sunny days or days when the Cape Doctor, a southeast wind, blows up to 75mph. Summer can be very warm from December to March with temperatures reaching the 40s, but the Cape Doctor keeps it bearable. March to April and early May have the best weather and gentle winds. Rainfall is moderate throughout the year.
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February through March and October are excellent times to visit because the weather is nice but the city has fewer crowds. This is also a good time to find cheap flights to Cape Town and discounted hotels because tourism is low and the city is looking for visitors. If you will be visiting for at least a week or so, winter generally has glorious days mixed in with the gloomy cold ones, and winter is when you can find the best deals.
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The best way to get downtown after your Cape Town flight is by hopping aboard a taxi or bus at the airport. In the city’s centre, the cheapest option to get around is Cape Town’s public bus system. Save some money by buying your tickets ahead of time and in bulk – books of ten tickets are sold. But be careful if you’re on a tight schedule. Posted drop-off and pick-up times are just estimates, and you don’t want to get stranded. If you’d rather take a taxi, you’ll be spending more money, but saving time. If you feel like doing the research, the tourism centre offers shuttle buses to popular tourist attractions such as the Table Mountain Cableway.
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Jenelle Evans Had Planned to Bring Back Her Makeup Line: Is She Still Going to Do It and Will Fans Support Her?
Andrea Francese
Jenelle Evans has a lot to deal with at the moment. Not only is she out of a job, but the mother of three has lost custody of all her children, and it doesn’t look like they’ll be returned to her care anytime soon. Just weeks before Evans’ husband, David Eason shot the family dog; she allegedly had plans to revitalize her cosmetics brand. That seems to be on the back burner now, but could the JE Cosmetics line be her saving grace?
Is Jenelle Evans banking on her cosmetics company to pay the bills?
In court testimony, Evans, 28, disclosed that she made $400,000 last year for her role on Teen Mom 2. The astonishingly high salary explains a lot about the reality TV starlet and the lifestyle she is living, but with that money seemingly gone, she’ll need to switch directions to make a living again.
Squishy face #Throwback
A post shared by Jenelle Eason (@j_evans1219) on May 3, 2019 at 7:47am PDT
While Evans filed paperwork to revitalize her brand nearly a month before her entire world imploded, it seems particularly ironic. In fact, it might have been fortuitous for Evans if she had actually walked away from Eason and her marriage after the death of Nugget. Considering the fact that Evans has done little to endear herself to her fans, the likelihood that her makeup brand will excel, at least at the moment, is unlikely.
According to JE Cosmetics’ Instagram page, the former reality star will be launching a brow kit over the summer. The account also features photos of lip colors, but there is no word on when and if that product will launch.
Why didn’t JE Cosmetics get off the ground during its initial launch?
Evans has been trying desperately to launch her business since 2018, but several roadblocks forced the North Carolina native to abandon the project. In 2018 her trademark application was riddled with problems and ultimately was denied.
Can’t stop won’t stop. ✨ It’s all coming together very slowly but carefully. Good things come in time! Follow JECosmeticsInc on Instagram for new updates soon! #MUA #MakeupKit #Universal pic.twitter.com/5DIHE36O32
— Jenelle Eason (@PBandJenelley_1) October 17, 2018
Once her trademark was denied, Jenelle quickly closed down the business. The website was abandoned, existing products were ripped from the online shop, and the entire concept seemed over. Jenelle wouldn’t be the first teen mom to abandon a business venture, though. Tyler and Catelynn of Teen Mom OG recently abandoned their children’s clothing boutique and Farrah Abraham, also of Teen Mom fame, has been sued for back rent for several of the storefronts she shuttered during 2018.
Fans are littering Jenelle’s page with horrible comments
Jenelle’s publicity team sure doesn’t know a lot about timing. Following the death of Nugget, Jenelle’s team started to tease new products from the JE line. The move incensed fans. Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook have been littered with comments from fans, and none of them are pleasant.
Not if all the mtv watchers have anything to say about it. #justicefornugget
— Cindy Neuhaus (@CindyNeuhaus8) May 12, 2019
Teen Mom 2 fans have taken to the products pages to denounce the line, and attack Jenelle for continuing to stand by her man. Evans also received flack for taking a day trip with her troubled husband while her children remain in the custody of guardians.
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‘The Bachelorette’: The Box King is The New Grocery Store Joe (And He’s Headed to ‘Paradise’)
Kelsey Goeres
Is it even The Bachelorette if a small business owner from Chicago by the name of Joe doesn’t go home on night one? Joe Barsano, aka The Box King, made a splash on Hannah Brown’s first night at the mansion. Unfortunately, not the right kind of splash for Hannah B. because he was sent home after the first rose ceremony.
The Box King and Hannah B. | John Fleenor/ABC via Getty Images
The Box King’s introductory video was all smiles as he proudly showed The Bachelorette crew around his life’s work, selling boxes. If his passion for cardboard cubes and rectangles didn’t sell you, his sweet Italian family certainly did.
‘Bachelorette’ producers stick to what works
The Bachelorette producers knew what they were doing with The Box King. Grocery Story Joe (Joe Amabile) received a hugely positive reaction on social media after he was sent home his first night on Becca Kufrin’s season of The Bachelorette. Bachelor producers have spoken about the show as a formula before.
“We never think, “Ok, it’s been 15 seasons, let’s reinvent the wheel and completely tear up this formula.” Because the formula works and the show works, and it works for a reason,” Chris Harrison said in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
Looks like we can add one charming man from Chicago who’s passionate about his business and goes by Joe to the formula. How these guys keep getting sent home night one, though, we’ll never know. Sure, The Bachelorette doesn’t have a ton of time with each contestant, and some contestants don’t get much more than their first impression right when they hop out the limo, but both Joes came off so painfully charismatic and good-natured on both Hannah B. and Becca’s night ones.
The Box King definitely made an impression with his entrance. He jumped out of a box labeled “Fragile,” sending packing peanuts flying everywhere, that sweet Midwestern smile slapped across his face. Alas, it wasn’t enough to win over Miss Alabama Hannah.
The Box King is headed to ‘Paradise’
The good news for Box King Joe Barsano is that his love journey’s not over. When Grocery Store Joe won the hearts of America with his brief stint on The Bachelorette, producers couldn’t help but put him on Bachelor in Paradise. They probably had a feeling the same would happen for The Box King so had his contract out and ready to go as soon as the show aired and the social media reactions started rolling in.
According to Variety, The Box King will be heading to the beach this summer.
Let’s just hope Paradise works as well for The Box King as it did for Grocery Store Joe. Today, Joe’s still with his Paradise partner, Kendall Long. The two have been busy traveling the world and moving in together. They hope to open up their own restaurant someday.
We hope The Box King meets the love of his life on the beach and they start their own moving business. Dream big, Box King Joe, it’s happened before.
Read more: ‘The Bachelorette’: Did Hannah Brown Give Her First Impression Rose to The Season Villain?
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Kings R3: Radjabov beats Ponomariov
Teimour Radjabov defeated Ruslan Ponomariov in the third round of the Kings Tournament in Medias, Romania. Gelfand and Nisipeanu kept their slim lead; the Israeli drew with Carlsen while the Romanian split the point with Wang Yue. Games annotated by GM Dorian Rogozenco & videos.
The fourth Kings Tournament takes place in Medias, Romania from June 14 till 25. Against it's a 6-player, double round-robin, with two rest days. This year Carlsen, Gelfand, Nisipeanu, Ponomariov, Radjabov and Wang Yue play. The rate of play is 2 hours for the first 40 moves, one hour for the next 20 moves and then 15 minutes plus an increment of 30 seconds per move.
The rounds start each day at 15.30 which is 14.30 CET and 08.30 EDT. They can run well into the evening, as we won't see ultra-short draws in this tournament - no draw agreement by the players are allowed before move 30, except for cases of a triple-repetition, a perpetual or a theoretically drawn position.
The event is organized by Romgaz and the Chess Club Society "Elisabeta Polihroniade”. This year the tournament is officially part of the Grand Slam, substituting the cancelled MTel Masters. Venue is the brand new Romgaz Center in Medias (near Bazna), but the organizers are considering to move back to Hotel Complex Balnear Expro in Bazna, where everyone is staying.
ChessVibes will be at the tournament from start to finish, providing videos for the official website:
"I don't agree," Nisipeanu answered to the question whether there should be tournaments where the Petroff is not allowed. "It's just an opening where White needs to work more." Wang Yue improved upon a recent game between his compatriots Li Chao and Bu Xiangzhi, which ended in romantic style, as can be seen in today's video. Nisipeanu couldn't find anything tangible against the improvement and so the game ended quickly.
Carlsen tried an interesting plan with f4 and Rf1-f3, but soon found out that it was't very dangerous, due to some accurate moves by Gelfand over the c-file. In fact it was Black who had the advantage in the second phase of the game, but the Israeli regretted playing ...e5 too quickly. "If I prepare it with Kg7 first it's much stronger."
Gelfand's reaction to Spain's 1-0 loss against Switzerland at the World Cup: "It's always better to lose the first game than the last." He said he was rooting for Spain, and Holland. "I always root for Holland." Carlsen also said he liked the Spanish team, despite the fact that, being a Real fan, he sees Barcelona delivering most players. "No, I don't mind."
Ponomariov reached a promising postion out of the opening against Radjabov, but then played too slowly. He agreed with his opponent that he should have tried b4-b5 at some point. In fact Radjabov could have won earlier, as he explains in the video, but "There I trusted my opponent too much."
More comments by the players in the round 3 video, now up.
Kings Tournament 2010 | Schedule & results
Kings Tournament 2010 | Round 3 Standings
Round 3 games annotated by GM Dorian Rogozenco
Game viewer by ChessTempo
Photos © Tournament website
Games in PGN via TWIC
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Man arrested for fifth OWI admits to EMS he drank a liter of vodka before rollover crash
Posted: Mar 23, 2018 10:05 AM CST
WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) – A man is arrested for his fifth offense OWI after the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department says he flipped his vehicle in the Village of Summit.
According to the Sheriff’s Department, witnesses told deputies the man was speeding when he failed to negotiate a curve on the ramp to I-94 from Hwy 67. The driver then went into a steep ditch, hit a guardrail and a traffic sign, flipped the vehicle and slid about 30 feet before stopping on its side ont eh eastbound off ramp to Hwy 67.
The Western Lakes Fire District EMS had to extricate the driver from the car and he was taken to the hospital for treatment. According to the Sheriff’s Department, the driver admitted to EMS that he had drank a liter of vodka that day.
Deputies noticed the man had glassy, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech and could smell a strong odor of intoxicants from the driver. The driver refused a blood test and a warrant was obtained for a blood draw.
After an investigation, the driver was arrested for his fifth offense OWI. He was also given citations for reckless driving/endangering safety. The operating after revocation and ignition interlock device tampering/failure to install. The driver was also referred for one charge of misdemeanor bail jumping and found to be in violation of his bail conditions.
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Angelina Jolie’s Cancer Risk Persists: Ovaries Still Vulnerable (VIDEO)
BY M Myers on May 14, 2013 | Comments: Leave Comments
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Hollywood actress and activist Angelina Jolie has had a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer, saying she hopes her story will inspire other women fighting the life-threatening disease. The Oscar-winner who lost her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, to cancer in 2007 at the age of 56 disclosed that she carries an inherited gene mutation, and decided to have the preventive double mastectomy surgeries because she had a high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. The mother of six children – three adopted and three with Brad Pitt, who was at the Pink Lotus Breast Center in Southern California for ‘‘every minute of the surgeries.’’ Jolie finished three months of medical procedures at the end of April.
Many women have chosen preventive mastectomy since genetic screening for breast cancer was developed, but the move and public announcement is unprecedented from a star so young and widely known. Jolie stated in the New York Times article ‘‘My mother fought cancer for almost a decade and died. She held out long enough to meet the first of her grandchildren and to hold them in her arms. But my other children will never have the chance to know her and experience how loving and gracious she was.’’
The risk of developing cancer due to the gene varies, but Jolie says “My doctors estimated that I had an 87 percent risk of breast cancer and a 50 percent risk of ovarian cancer, although the risk is different in the case of each woman,” wrote Jolie. The actress decided to take control of her health and have the surgeries, which decreased her chances to fewer than 5 percent. A mastectomy is an operation that removes all or part of the breast; however, the question remains what or if any preventive actions will be taken for the 50 percent risk of ovarian cancer.
She briefly addresses the effects of the surgery on the idealized sexuality and iconic womanhood that have fueled her fame. ‘‘I do not feel any less of a woman,’’ Jolie writes. ‘‘I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity.’’
Jolie is a brave woman to be so proactive and enduring the preventive surgery that could have ultimately saved her life for her children sake. “I can tell my children that they don’t need to fear they will lose me to breast cancer,” Jolie said. We all can continue to pray that she seeks medical guidance ensuring they will never lose their mom to ovarian cancer since the risk it at a high percentage. In telling her story, Jolie acknowledged that surgery might not be the right choice for every woman and that’s why we urge anyone who is worried about their risk of breast cancer to talk it through with their doctor and at least the topic of cancer will continue to bring awareness to a very serious illness involving woman.
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Home Entertainment News Semi-Finals The Voice Kids Philippines The Voice Kids Philippines Semi Finals: 'I Will Always Love You' performed by Darlene Vibares on The Voice Kids PH
Semi Finals: 'I Will Always Love You' performed by Darlene Vibares on The Voice Kids PH
The fifth one who performed was Darlene Vibares on Semi Finals on The Voice Kids PH as of Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the Resorts World Manila, Pasay City on Newport Performing Arts, Theater. He sang “I Will Always Love You”.
Previously, The fourth kid who performed on the sing-offs was Darlene and she really gave her best in the competition by making the audience scream out loud. Darlene performed “And I Am Telling You” wherein she has shown confident that impressed the coaches. Sarah appreciated what she has done and her coach also did. Coach Lea said that there was an old man inside of her looking at her performance. Darlene received a standing ovation from the audience.
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Watch Semi Finals: 'I Will Always Love You' performed by Darlene Vibares on The Voice Kids PH below.
The result of the competition will be tomorrow July 20, 2014, depending on the vote the young artists have gained for the texters. There will only be four of them who will advance to the Finals. You can support your artist by means of voting:
Who is your favorite young artist? Support her on The Voice Kids Finale on Satuday, 26th of July 2014.
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Home » iSpecimen expands iSpecimen Marketplace
iSpecimen expands iSpecimen Marketplace
iSpecimen announced the expansion of the iSpecimen Marketplace—an online specimen matching platform launched in June of this year that instantly connects life science researchers who need human biospecimens with the healthcare organizations that have them. Hundreds of biotech, pharmaceutical, and academic institutions have signed on as marketplace users, collectively conducting thousands of searches across millions of patients and samples available for research. Initially launched providing access to one million banked samples, the iSpecimen Marketplace now also provides access to 25 million clinical remnants annually.
The iSpecimen Marketplace solves one of the life science industry's biggest challenges—how to efficiently and compliantly procure biospecimens for scientific study, while adhering to rigorous administrative standards around contracting and compliance. The iSpecimen Marketplace has tackled these challenges and fundamentally changed the way specimens are procured—allowing scientists to conduct real-time searches for biofluids, solid tissue, and cells across a vast partner network of contributing hospitals, labs, biobanks and other healthcare organizations.
All specimens procured from within the iSpecimen network are done so in accordance with federal regulations, including HIPAA and the Department of Health & Human Services' Common Rule, with the iSpecimen Marketplace managing compliance activities as part of the matching process. This latest iteration of the iSpecimen Marketplace allows users to instantly download and view compliance documentation on a per-specimen basis, including consent templates and Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals. This greatly reduces the compliance risks traditionally associated with specimen procurement as users can gain assurance before obtaining specimens that their requested samples were collected with appropriate regulatory oversight and with consent language that meets their unique research requirements.
"Procuring human biospecimens for research has long been a challenge for the scientific community," said LeeAnn Talarico, Principal Investigator at SQZ Biotechnologies, a Massachusetts-based company developing cellular therapies for multiple indications. "The fact that the iSpecimen Marketplace consolidates data from across disparate contributing organizations, harmonizes it, and then provides one easy-to-use, searchable interface for researchers to find and select the specimens they need is groundbreaking. And because of their broad network, we have been able to access harder-to-find specimens much more easily and efficiently, allowing us to save time and move ahead with our research endeavors."
In addition to direct access to banked research samples, the marketplace also now includes access to clinical remnant specimens available across iSpecimen's partner network. Researchers can search across thousands of analytes and user-defined result ranges to view immediately available banked samples as well as gain an accurate representation of future specimen availability using enhanced analytics and data visualization tools. Additionally, researchers can use the marketplace to request custom collections from patients who meet precise inclusion and exclusion criteria and iSpecimen will work with its contributing partners to set up the collections for research purposes.
"It's extremely fulfilling to see what was once our vision now executed and in use across the research and development community," said Christopher Ianelli, M.D., Ph.D., Founder & CEO of iSpecimen. "Particularly in this age of precision medicine, investigators need samples of varying formats, disease-states, and patient demographics, and they need them fast, efficiently, and compliantly. Our mission is to enable population sampling on the broadest scale that we can so that we can ultimately help researchers tailor treatments and diagnostics to the individual."
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Marketing can get too personal: Panel
Marketing executives at the ExactTarget Global Connect Tour in Sydney debate whether data-driven marketing is making things too personal for the customer
Nadia Cameron (CMO)
Inspired marketing is increasingly reliant on data and analytics for customer relevancy, but can your efforts become too personalised?
That was one of the key questions raised during a panel session of marketing executives at the Sydney leg of ExactTarget’s Connect Global Tour on 15 May. The panel was chaired by the chief of the Association for Data-driven marketing and Advertising (ADMA), Jodie Sangster and featured Microsoft’s head of digital, Jeff Flanagan; GrabOne head of marketing, Campbell Brown; DealsDirect CMO, Linda Barrett; and 12 Week Body Transformation marketing director, Jimmy Storrier.
While all four panellists admitted to pursuing more targeted, segmented marketing activities using customer preferences and behavioural information, Brown advised others never to underestimate the power of the wildcard. His own company, GrabOne, is a daily deals site launched in New Zealand.
“Relevancy is very important and we spend a lot of time on that, but leveraging what is trending also works very well for us,” he told the audience. “You need to understand the threshold of the customer for personalised information and know just enough to help make that decision for them. A big lesson we have learnt is that trending is a good fallback.”
Storrier claimed too much personalisation of information could in fact “creep” customers out and recommended a balance of individually tailored marketing with content that matched the “tastes of the tribe”.
“Consumers also want to belong to the group, rather than have us talking just to them and no one else,” he claimed. “I think we as marketers can get too personalised and we’re still learning the right balance.”
Barrett claimed the timing of purchasing was another key consideration in the 360-degree view of the modern customer and a factor in understanding when they buy. She pointed out the online-only retailer’s best-performing digital communication with customers is its 6am newsletter, which includes a plethora of offerings and in fact goes against the concept of targeting.
“As a customer I want you to know me, but also connect me with things that are relevant at that moment in time,” she said. “It’s about tailoring the offer and the occasion.”
Flanagan also saw the timing and value proposition of the product as key to keeping the customer front and centre of Microsoft’s marketing efforts, particularly given its broad product offering. Panellists were also asked what they considered to be the key essentials of today’s CMO. For Barrett, today’s marketing chief must work to a data driven, more analytical framework and hold strong financial skills.
“The creative is still an important part of the role, but these data and analytics skills are equally as important,” she said. “In the retail space, your core adjacency as a marketer is usually the head of merchandising and while this relationship is still relevant, you’re also going to be increasingly engaging with the CIO and CFO.”
Storrier agreed the CIO and CFO should be a CMO’s best friends and added a technology background and knowledge is also important. In addition, CMOs should be the customer advocate at the boardroom table and be able to tell a story well.
Barrett also saw marketers taking more risks and becoming more adventurous, while Brown stressed his passion for data. “There are so many products you can build off that and it’s what is driving mobile, email, ad serving and so many other different ways of connecting,” he added.
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Boston's Safest DriverCompany News
Softbank-backed startup powers second edition of ‘Boston’s Safest Driver’
Boston Business Journal
By CMT April 30, 2019 No Comments
A SoftBank-backed Cambridge startup that uses smartphone data to analyze driver behavior is again partnering with city officials in the “Boston’s Safest Driver” competition.
Cambridge Mobile Telematics, or CMT, is the technology provider of the competition, which uses a smartphone-based app to score drivers on their behaviors.
CMT was also a partner in the first edition of the competition, which awarded a total of $4,500 to four top winners in January 2017. Last year, the MIT-born company scored a $500 million investment from SoftBank’s Vision Fund, which was by far the biggest cash haul for any Massachusetts tech startup in 2018.
CMT, which was founded in 2010 by current CEO Bill Powers and MIT computer science professors Hari Balakrishnan and Sam Madden, is using the funding to grow its team of just over 100 employees, according to Ryan McMahon, vice president of marketing at CMT.
The app that contestants need to download to take part in Boston’s Safest Driver uses smartphone sensors to detect speeding and braking. Once installed, users don’t need to interact with the app, which works automatically in the background, according to McMahon. At the end of the trip, the app provides drivers with feedback based on their performance behind the wheel.
“With that feedback then, they can see specifically where on the road they may have been speeding, or taking a corner a little too fast and, most importantly, where they were distracted and how fast they were going when that happened,” McMahon told the Boston Business Journal.
Amica Insurance announces winners of Rhode Island’s Safest Driver contest
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Power Pitch
Start-up finds cash for online shoppers
Published Wed, Oct 7 201512:00 AM EDT Updated Thu, Oct 8 20151:28 PM EDT
Erin Barry@erincstefanski
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Two Harvard grads are on a mission to help shoppers get money back — after making a purchase.
"Paribus scans [your inbox] for receipts, tracks the prices of what you bought and when they fall, communicates with the stores to get you the money back," says Paribus co-founder Karim Atiyeh.
Shopping “watchdog”
Eric Glyman worked in retail as a teenager, but even then, he noticed that customers weren't getting the best deals on their purchases. Shoppers would be thrilled about getting 20 percent off, but unknowingly, they would lose out on deeper discounts offered by the store a few days later. Glyman told CNBC that many retailers return the price difference if the drop happens within two weeks of the initial purchase.
"The problem is that no one ever files these claims. They're a huge hassle," Atiyeh said. "And by our estimates Americans are leaving $10 billion unclaimed every single year."
Eric Glyman and Karim Atiyeh, Paribus
Source: Paribus
The two Harvard grads decided to do something about it and came up with Paribus while working in finance and consulting in New York.
Paribus is a free app that uses patent pending technology to sync with your email to scan for receipts. When the program detects a receipt from a supported store such as Amazon and Macy's, it checks for price decreases as well as any coupons or promo codes. When a drop is detected, Paribus automatically writes the retailer and submits a refund request. The start-up takes a 25 percent cut of the refund when it's received.
Paribus helps shoppers get refunds
When they started the company two years ago, Glyman said Amazon adjusted 200,000 prices on its website a day. Today that number has grown to nearly 100 million price changes.
To capitalize on those consumer savings, the Harvard duo built Paribus "to fight for consumers and get people money they're owed effortlessly," said Glyman.
But angel investor Nat Burgess was concerned that retailers see Paribus as a nuisance – a money losing proposition even. But Glyman said his company actually drives purchases.
"The abandoned shopping cart problem is huge. Most consumers, they see something, they add it to their cart, but they don't make the final purchase. With Paribus you have no more fears about missing a better deal," Glyman said. "When you get a few dollars back, you realize, 'I'm going to shop at Amazon or Macy's every single time, because I trust this store.' "
While there are other price-tracking apps on the market like Camelcamelcamel and coupon apps like RetailMeNot, the founders said their company is currently the only one-stop shop for refunds. "No more price drop 'alerts' when you are owed money, Paribus actually gets it for you," Glyman told CNBC.
Americans are expected to spend $350 billion in 2015. Glyman said his company is on pace to process $100 million in purchases and so far has successfully reclaimed hundreds of thousands of dollars. However, he would not disclose an exact amount.
According to the founders, the company has more than 50,000 users, and they are investing revenue into technology and customer acquisition.
Paribus launched in July 2014 at TechCrunch Disrupt NY and has raised $2.2 million from General Catalyst, Greylock, Y Combinator, Slow Ventures, Foundation Capital, Soma Capital, Conversion Capital and One Zero Capital.
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Private Equity and Hedge Funds
KKR Irks Wall Street With Tough Stance on Buyout Debt
Published 8:10 AM ET Tue, 24 July 2007 Updated 3:12 PM ET Thu, 5 Aug 2010 Reuters
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, the legendary leveraged buyout firm known for its tough deal tactics, is living up to its image, to the growing frustration of Wall Street.
KKR, with four major buyout deals in the debt pipeline, is refusing to budge on lending terms agreed to with investment banks, even as debt investors show a weakening appetite.
That tough stance amid shaky debt markets means banks will have to shoulder all the risk and perhaps take significant losses on the massive loans.
With other private equity shops willing to renegotiate with banks, KKR's position is starting to fuel ill-will with Wall Street, sources close to the firm say.
Bitter bankers are hardly what KKR wants in the days before its planned initial public offering.
Of course, if the LBO climate steadies or returns to being robust, then any bad feelings will quickly be forgotten.
But should the debt markets continue to decline, some on Wall Street think KKR's hard ball tactics could come back to bite them.
"If they keep giving it to investment banks, nobody's going to want to write a commitment letter," said one banker, who did not want to be named.
KKR's belief is that the banks agreed to loan them the money, end of story, said the sources; if the banks have trouble syndicating the debt, too bad.
KKR declined to comment.
What makes KKR's situation especially sensitive, however, is the volume of deals it has in the funding pipeline. Year-to-date, KKR has announced more buyouts than any other firm: 11 deals worth $121.1 billion, according to Dealogic.
That volume has created a bottleneck of KKR deals needing debt investors, at a tough time for LBO financing. That, in turn, has left Citigroup and other Wall Street giants currently holding a pile of KKR-related paper, sources say.
KKR's IPO prospectus hasn't helped relations with banks any, as the document makes clear that its building a capital markets group to take banks out of the leveraged buyout process as much as possible.
The firm has told the eight investment banks financing the $26 billion buyout of transaction processing company First Data that it will not accept weaker terms, sources say.
Sources say KKR also insisted on keeping the financing of its buyout of U.S. Foodservice a covenant-lite agreement, or one that lacks traditional restrictions on borrowers.
Wall Street lenders on that deal had to pull a $2 billion loan from the market due to weak demand. KKR joined with fellow private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice in May to buy the food distributor from Dutch supermarket chair Ahold.
KKR's $6.9 billion buyout of retailer Dollar General and its $22.8 billion purchase of British health and beauty retailer Alliance Boots are also facing a cold reception.
Bankers hope that KKR will take the same approach Apax Partners took with the money it borrowed for the $7.75 billion purchase of Thomson Learning, Thomson's text book publishing group.
Apax agreed to adjust its financing terms by adding covenants, or borrowing restrictions, that took some of the heat off the banks when debt investors showed concerns about the loose lending terms and high leverage levels.
KKR appears to be unwilling to make such concessions.
Whether this will have long lasting effects on KKR's relationships "comes down to how much pain The Street takes," said one investment banker involved with several KKR deals.
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How to buy a soundbar in 2020
Buying a soundbar is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to upgrade the sound of your television. Here's the questions you should be asking.
Ty Pendlebury
For many people, soundbars are the best way to get better audio quality from a TV. They're simple to install, without all the speakers and frustrating wires that come with a surround-sound system. While most soundbars don't sound as good as separate speakers -- especially with music -- they're still vastly better than your TV's built-in speakers.
So which soundbar should you buy? A good place to start is CNET's list of best soundbars, but if you just want a quick recommendation, here you go. All three of these represent the best we've tested at their price points as of late 2019.
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Best soundbar under $200
Vizio SB3621n-E8
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If you want the maximum amount of performance for a minimum outlay, the Vizio SB3621n-E8 is CNET's Editor's Choice in the budget category. It offers Bluetooth connectivity and a wireless subwoofer. It sounds great and doesn't look too shabby either. Read CNET's review.
Best soundbar with Alexa
Yamaha YAS-209
In a competitive field it's the Yamaha YAS-209 which emerges as the best soundbar with Amazon Alexa onboard. The Yamaha offers excellent sound quality and enough connectivity to suit most users. Read our Yamaha YAS-209 review.
$300 at Amazon
$300 at Abt Electronics
$350 at Dell
Best Atmos soundbar for the money
Vizio SB36512-F6
Though there are more expensive, better-sounding Atmos soundbars, the excellent Vizio SB36512-F6 offers the best value in this category. It brings refined atmospheric effects to a compact soundbar with rear speakers and a sub -- all for a very affordable price. Read our VIZIO SB36512-F6 review.
$298 at Walmart
$300 at Best Buy
Want to know more? Here's a quick primer on which features are the most important for your needs and other stuff you should know.
Which size soundbar do I need?
Soundbars are sometimes designed to match the width of certain TVs.
Soundbars come in all shapes and sizes: from under a foot long to wider than a big-sceen TV. While the larger soundbars sometimes offer more drivers and hence a bigger sound, there are others where all you're paying for is a longer box.
Take note that because televisions are measured diagonally, the length of a soundbar doesn't correspond directly to the screen size of your TV. Of course the soundbar may not necessarily match the width of your TV, even if they're both by the same manufacturer. There are two options, the first is to check the width of your TV compared to screen size try this handy chart, or more accurately, you can check the width of both models in the manufacturers' spec sections before you buy.
If matching the dimensions precisely isn't as important you can try the following guide:
Soundbar lengths for TV screen sizes
Speaker length (in inches)
Recommended TV screen size
42-inch to 50-inch
70-inch and larger
Which connections do I want?
Many manufacturers still expect you to use your TV to switch among devices. For a long time this involved using an optical output between the TV and the speaker, but the increasing prevalence of HDMI soundbars means you know have a choice between the two input types. The idea is you connect all your home theater devices directly to the TV, then connect your TV's HDMI ARC (audio return channel) or optical output to the soundbar. It's a simple overall design, since you only have to switch inputs using your TV remote. (For more information, read our guide to using your TV as a switcher.)
Most TVs these days have both an optical audio output and HDMI ARC.
Given the ease of use, using the TV as a switcher is the way to go for most people. There are some drawbacks to this configuration, though. For one, you're limited by how many inputs your TV has. If your TV only has three inputs, you can only connect three devices. You could get around this using an HDMI switcher, but then you start adding complexity you were probably hoping to avoid by getting a soundbar in the first place. Another issue is that most TVs downgrade incoming audio to stereo, rather than a true surround-sound signal. Most bars are stereo-only, but surround-capable bars work best with a surround input.
Many newer soundbars, usually at the $200-and-over mark, do include multiple HDMI inputs, which you'll need if you want to connect AV devices directly to the soundbar (rather than route them through the TV). For the sake of future proofing, look for at least three inputs and try to make sure they can pass 4K and HDR signals -- especially if you already have a 4K TV.
If the soundbar only has an HDMI ARC input, be aware that you can't connect a source directly to it. Connect your set top devices to the TV first and then connect a cable between the TV's HDMI ARC port and the soundbar.
Do I need Bluetooth or Wi-Fi music?
The Sonos Beam is a soundbar with support for wireless music and multiple voice assistants
Juan Garzon/CNET
While many features are superfluous when it comes to soundbars, there is one main exception: wireless streaming. This can take one of two main forms: Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. Wireless streaming lets you play music from a multitude of sources -- like Spotify on your phone, or iTunes on your computer -- via your soundbar.
Bluetooth is the easiest way to wirelessly stream audio from your phone or tablet. It works with the music stored on your device and any music app (for example Pandora or Spotify), plus it's platform-agnostic -- virtually all iOS, Android and Windows phones and tablets have built-in Bluetooth. Likewise, almost every soundbar on the market features Bluetooth, and if it doesn't you can buy an adapter like Belkin's or Logitech's.
Wi-Fi offers several upgrades to Bluetooth including the ability to listen in multiple rooms and even control it with Google Assistant or Alexa. There are several competing "open" standards, including Play-Fi, AirPlay and Chromecast -- not to mention proprietary manufacturer ones such as Sonos -- so it's worth investigating Wi-Fi music options before you buy.
The most cost-effective system right now is Google's Chromecast ($22 at eBay) which also allows multi-room playback and control with the Google Assistant.
Do I need Alexa or Google Assistant built-in?
The Polk Command Bar has an Echo-like lighting ring
In 2020 a lot of soundbars offer built-in voice assistants from either Amazon, Google or both (in the case of the Sonos Beam). The argument goes like this: why buy a Nest Mini and a soundbar when you can combine the two in one device? It saves space and looks nicer, especially if you're wall mounting the speaker.
Buying a voice assistant speaker depends on how comfortable you are with an "always on" microphone in your living space. If you have an Echo Dot ($35 at Walmart) speaker or two already then it makes total sense, and models such as the Polk Command Bar will also enable you to control the functions of the soundbar itself. You can also do cool stuff like turn off lights or ask for the weather.
If you're uncomfortable with the idea, think of it like a web browser: The assistant just sits there waiting for you to say the wake word and then responds (the vocal equivalent of a web search). The voice assistant apps even let you read back everything it records if you're concerned about privacy. However, if this is too much, you can simply opt for a model without the feature.
It's also worth mentioning that the Amazon Echo Link will let you add Alexa capability to any soundbar with an analog input (most have them), but you'll need to turn to that input to hear its responses (and music).
Do I need surround sound or Dolby Atmos?
The Samsung HW-Q70R is an Atmos-ready soundbar.
In the past, two-channel soundbars typically didn't sound much different between stereo and surround modes, but the arrival of technologies such as Dolby Virtual:X and wall-bouncing speakers have really improved the immersion you get from from single bars. We were impressed by the sound of two particular models in 2019: the Samsung HW-Q70R and the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar. Both were able to produce near-surround-sound without the use of rear speakers.
Adding optional surrounds does help most bars achieve better surround. The Sonos Playbar paired with the Ikea Synfonisks, for example, gains a tremendous sense of immersion when playing movies. This ability to add surround speakers to existing 'bars is now supported by many midrange soundbars, across brands such as Polk, LG and Samsung. Typically they use Wi-Fi to connect to standalone wireless speakers, but as this can add $300 to $400 to the cost, it can be an expensive option.
In the last few years we've saw an explosion in the number of Atmos soundbars released, with the price finally dipping under $500 in 2019. While Netflix and other streaming services now offer movies and TV shows with Atmos soundtracks, the number of titles is still dwarfed by the number of titles with surround audio. While it's worth considering an Atmos bar for some future proofing, it's still not an essential buy.
What is the difference between a soundbar and a sound base?
The most common design for soundbars is quite literally a bar: it's a long, thin speaker that's often paired with a wireless subwoofer. The subwoofer can make a big difference, and if you have a choice between an "onboard" or separate sub, go for the discrete version. The soundbar can be wall-mounted or, more commonly, placed on the stand in front of the TV. It's largely a hassle-free design, although there can be some drawbacks including the potential to block your TV's remote sensor.
The Sonos Playbase ($699, £649, AU$995) is CNET's favorite sound base
Sound bases are even sleeker than the more traditional bar design: they act as a pedestal for your TV and as a result never block the TV's remote sensor. Zvox pioneered this design, and despite excellent models such as the Sonos Playbase, but this style has sadly fallen out of fashion. The main reason is that televisions have moved away from centralized pillars in favor of feet located at each end -- mostly for safety reasons. This effectively renders compact "bases" mostly unusable for large TVs while smaller, 40-inch TVs should still fit on them.
Apart from limited availability, the other potential drawback of the pedestal design is bass, or lack thereof. Sound bases typically lack a separate subwoofer and struggle to produce the same kind of deep bass that traditional soundbars with subwoofers are capable of.
Do I need to use the remote that comes with the soundbar?
While most soundbars include a remote, they're pretty crummy quality-wise, and most manufacturers enable you to use your TV's remote instead.
In theory, it's not a bad idea: nobody wants another remote to deal with. In practice, it's sometimes more problematic. After you disable your TV's internal speakers, some televisions can display an annoying status message whenever they receive volume remote commands, which will happen if you're using your TV remote to control your soundbar. The easiest workaround for this issue is using your cable box's remote with a volume control or purchasing a universal remote.
Do I need a soundbar with a front-panel display?
A legit front-panel display is nice, but not a must-have.
A surprising number of soundbars don't have a true front-panel display, so you don't get much (or any) visual feedback as to how loud the volume is or what input you're on.
A front-panel display is certainly nice -- especially if it's well-hidden, like on the Zvox SB500 -- but we don't think they're essential. Generally, you just turn the volume up to a comfortable level and it doesn't matter much if you're at "20" or "30." Some soundbars, and here we're thinking of Vizio models, have a perplexing series of LEDs that are supposed to correspond with the input you're on, but are almost worse than no display at all.
That about covers it. For more in-depth info, head over to our latest reviews of the best soundbars and dig in.
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Colleges Graduating the Most Students With Degrees in Foreign Languages & Linguistics: South Carolina. (page 1 of 2)
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This ranking of the Most Popular colleges for the Foreign Languages & Linguistics field is based solely on the number of yearly graduations, not quality. However, the most popular schools must be doing something right. Attending one of these colleges or universities would ensure you are surrounded by large number of like-minded students. It also may indicate a school who devotes a lot of resources to the department.
The graduating class of 2018 produced 25,571 freshly minted Foreign Languages & Linguistics graduates nationwide, from across 941 colleges and universities.
Individual schools graduated as few as 1 and as many as 359, with an average-sized graduating class of about 27.
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Jack in the Box CEO: Swapping cashiers for robots ‘makes sense’ due to minimum wage increase
Thinking outside of the box for this companies future…
Erin Whitten
California has a lot of wonderful things. Sunny beaches, Hollywood Hills, and cult-favorite food joints such as Jack in the Box. However, where Jack in the Box is based in California, it will raise its minimum wage to $11 in 2018 and again in 2023 to $15.
This is leading to a lot of trouble with fast food joints, trying to keep up with their costs as well.
“As we see the rising costs of labor, it just makes sense” to swap cashiers with kiosks where customers can order their food themselves, CEO Leonard Comma said Tuesday at the ICR Conference in Orlando, Fla., Business Insider reported. This company isn’t alone trying to fight this battle, Wendy’s said it would be installing the kiosks in the next year and McDonald’s also announced they were planning to install the kiosks to 2,500 restaurants. However- Mc D’s vowed they would not be swapping cashiers for the self-automated machines.
These touch-screen technologies are meant to speed up the ordering process and give people more control over customizing their food, while reducing opportunities for human error. With the increase of modern technology in our fast food giants, instead of entirely laying off their workers, they could send cashiers to other parts of the restaurant where it’s adding new jobs, such as table service.
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SwanCare residents go on trip down memory lane with Carson St School students at Perth Zoo
October 17th, 2016, 04:00PM Written by Aaron Corlett Southern Gazette
Carson Street School student Tristan York (10) SwanCare activity officer Ceri Williams, residents Margaret Machin and Pam Mitchell and diversional therapy co-ordinator Annemarie Kluvers have fun at the Perth Zoo.
SENIORS at not-for-profit aged care organisation SwanCare in Bentley went on a trip down memory lane last Friday when they met with children from Carson Street School in East Victoria Park during a trip to Perth Zoo.
The trip was made possible for the 31 seniors after SwanCare granted a day’s leave to a number of its administration staff who supported elderly residents with limited mobility.
The group was also accompanied by six family members and three volunteer bus drivers.
SwanCare chief executive Graham Francis said the organisation had put a great deal of time into planning the excursion with the residents, many of whom were well into their 90s.
“It’s been many years since some of our residents went on a visit to the zoo, more than 40 years in some instances, so this was a great experience for them,” he said.
“Our administration staff were also looking forward to the day because they felt it was a great opportunity for them to spend some time with the residents.
“The fact that many of the children who the seniors have developed a relationship with because of our partnership with Carson Street School are also joined them was the icing on the cake.”
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Dark and Stormy Waters
(USA, 137 min.)
Written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan
Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Lucas Hedges, Kyle Chandler, Gretchen Mol
Michelle Williams and Casey Affleck in Manchester by the Sea.
Photo by Claire Folger, Courtesy of Amazon Studios and Roadside Attractions
Manchester by the Sea is a beast of burdens. There’s enormous weight to this new film by Kenneth Lonergan (You Can Count on Me and the embattled Margaret) and it’s a lot to bear. The film, painful and often authentic with its life-like emotions and hunger, crushes and moves a viewer. In the vein of Todd Field’s raw and devastating New England nightmare In the Bedroom, Manchester by the Sea shows how grief cripples, transforms, and ultimately heals a person.
The film is a sombre character study that centres upon Lee Chandler, played by Casey Affleck in an awfully subdued performance. Lee’s a deadbeat drunk who drifts through life as a janitor in the Boston area. Moping around the building, changing light bulbs, and unclogging toilets before heading off to the bar to drink his paycheck dry, Lee’s life is one of revolving hangovers. It’s also one of constant penance as Lonergan gradually reveals through the film’s fractured screenplay.
Lee confronts the ghosts of his past when his brother Joe (Kyle Chandler) dies unfairly young as a result of congestive heart failure. Unbeknownst to Lee, Joe leaves his brother as the guardian of his son Patrick, played by newcomer Lucas Hedges. Patrick is a typical teenager who speaks in monosyllabic dialogue while his thumbs can’t seem to shut up with whomever he’s typing away at on his smartphone.
Manchester by the Sea thrusts audiences into the cold waters of grief as Patrick comes to terms with his father’s death and Lee struggles to let go of the past by accepting his new role as father figure. Scenes play out by focussing on mundane and minute details, like how Patrick fixates on frozen chicken after learning that his father needs to chill until his burial, while Lee broods silently with a beer and sullen expression. Manchester says a lot without really saying anything and the punctuations of dark, pensive silence are wrought with loaded emotion.
At the centre of the film is Lee’s relationship with his ex-wife Randi. Michelle Williams plays Randi and steals Manchester by the Sea despite having fairly little screen time. Williams appears in only a handful of scenes that mostly fill in the backstory and illuminate Lee’s despair, but the selective cutting between the solemn Lee and his once-joyful home life with Randi helps the audience understand and sympathise with the inaccessible Lee as his life disintegrates on one hand and finds light in the other. Williams is exceptionally good in the film’s climactic scene in which Randi confronts Lee and seeks forgiveness. The heartbreaking scene cuts hard as Williams’ performance conveys how deeply grief fractures relationships with the ones we love most.
Affleck’s performance, on the other hand, wears the solemn face of guilt and self-loathing as Lee refuses to forgive himself for the mistakes of his past. The detached character is very difficult and refuses to let the audience in, and Affleck’s blank, restrained performance keep one at a distance. Hedges, however, provides the same cathartic balance that Williams does as Patrick’s presence compensates for Lee’s coldness.
Lonergan’s screenplay is very talky despite the pepperings of profound silence. Manchester adopts the salty vernacular of this small town as F-bombs drop and folks babble in pointless, circular conversations as they deal with death. Chatty ramblings create convincing relationships between the characters, who feel more like humans or subjects of a doc that observes life in small town America rather than fictional creations. There are times when Manchester’s fixation on creating natural slice-of-life moments rings false though, particularly when Lonergan injects awkward black humour into the mix. For example, one devastating flashback scene sees Randi lifted into an ambulance and Manchester easily spends a minute watching the paramedics struggle with the gurney as the legs beneath the stretcher keep falling loose whenever they try to hoist the patient. Ditto the recurring touch of pointlessly trailing random passersby as they walk down the street. When Manchester succeeds with its authenticity, it’s brilliant; however, it’s coy, false, and frustrating whenever it misses the mark.
The dark and stormy waters of Manchester by the Sea are best in Lonergan’s depiction of small town life and in the pain of loss than hangs over the film. Haunting music by Canadian composer Lesley Barber underscores both the overwhelming air of grief and the strong sense of small town character that defines the film. Manchester by the Sea might be the last thing one wants to experience after a long day of work, but the pain is worth it.
Manchester by the Sea is now in theatres.
Posted by Pat Mullen at 12/08/2016 09:53:00 AM
Labels: 2016 reviews, casey affleck, manchester by the sea, Michelle Williams
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Pelosi to deliver public statement on Trump impeachment
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive on Air Force One on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., following a trip to the NATO Summit in England. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she would deliver an unusual public statement on the status of the House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
On Wednesday, Pelosi met behind closed doors with her Democratic caucus, asking, Ӏre you ready?"
The answer was a resounding yes, according to those in the room.
Democrats are charging toward a Christmastime vote on removing the 45th president, a situation Pelosi hoped to avoid but which now seems inevitable. She is to make a public statement on impeachment at 9 a.m.
Three leading legal scholars testified Wednesday to the House Judiciary Committee that Trump’s attempts to have Ukraine investigate Democratic rivals are grounds for impeachment, bolstering the Democrats' case.
A fourth expert called by Republicans warned against rushing the process, arguing this would be the shortest of impeachment proceedings, with the “thinnest" record of evidence in modern times, setting a worrisome standard.
Trump is alleged to have abused the power of his office by putting personal political gain over national security interests, engaging in bribery by withholding $400 million in military aid Congress had approved for Ukraine; and then obstructing Congress by stonewalling the investigation.
Across the Capitol, the polarizing political divide over impeachment, only the fourth such inquiry in the nation’s history, was on display.
Democrats in the House say the inquiry is a duty. Republican representatives say it's a sham. And quietly senators of both parties conferred on Wednesday, preparing for an eventual Trump trial.
“Never before, in the history of the republic, have we been forced to consider the conduct of a president who appears to have solicited personal, political favors from a foreign government," said Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., chair of the Judiciary panel, which would draw up articles of impeachment.
Nadler said Trump's phone July 25 call seeking a “favor” from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wasn’t the first time he had sought foreign help to influence an American election, noting Russian interference in 2016. He warned against inaction with a new campaign underway.
“We cannot wait for the election," he said. “ If we do not act to hold him in check, now, President Trump will almost certainly try again to solicit interference in the election for his personal political gain.”
Trump, attending a NATO meeting in London, called the hearing a “joke” and doubted many people would watch because it's "boring.”
Once an outsider to the GOP, Trump now has Republicans' unwavering support. They joined in his name-calling the Judiciary proceedings a “disgrace" and unfair, the dredging up of unfounded allegations as part of an effort to undo the 2016 election and remove him from office.
“You just don't like the guy,” said Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia, the top Republican on the panel. Trump rewarded some of his allies with politically valuable presidential tweets as the daylong hearing dragged into the evening.
At their private meeting Wednesday, Democratic lawmakers also delivered a standing ovation to Rep. Adam Schiff, whose 300-page Intelligence Committee report cataloged potential grounds for impeachment, overwhelmingly indicating they want to continue to press the inquiry rather than slow its advance or call a halt for fear of political costs in next year's congressional elections.
Meanwhile, Trump's team fanned out across the Capitol with Vice President Mike Pence meeting with House Republicans and White House officials conferring with Senate Republicans to prepare for what could be the first presidential impeachment trial in a generation.
White House Counsel Pat Cipollone, who has declined for now to participate in the House proceedings, relayed Trump's hope that the impeachment effort can be stopped in the House and there will be no need for a Senate trial, which seems unlikely.
White House officials and others said Trump is eager to have his say. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., said, “He feels like he has had no opportunity to tell his side of the story."
Trump lambastes the impeachment probe daily and proclaims his innocence of any wrongdoing at length, but he has declined to testify before House hearings or answer questions in writing.
At the heart of the inquiry is his July phone call asking Ukraine to investigate rival Democrats including Joe Biden as he was withholding aid from the ally, which faced an aggressive Russia on its border.
At Wednesday's session, three legal experts called by Democrats said impeachment was merited.
Noah Feldman, a Harvard Law School professor, said he considered it clear that the president's conduct met the definition of “high crimes and misdemeanors.” Said Michael Gerhardt, a University of North Carolina law professor, “If what we're talking about is not impeachable ... then nothing is impeachable."
The only Republican witness, Jonathan Turley, a law professor at George Washington University, dissented from the other legal experts. He said the Democrats were bringing a "slipshod impeachment" case against the president, but he didn't excuse Trump's behavior.
“It is not wrong because President Trump is right," Turley said. “A case for impeachment could be made, but it cannot be made on this record."
New telephone records released with the House report deepened Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani's known involvement in what investigators call the “scheme.”
Asked about that, Trump told reporters he doesn't know why Giuliani was calling the White House Office of Management and Budget, which was withholding the military aid to Ukraine.
"You have to ask him,” Trump said. "Sounds like something that's not so complicated. ... No big deal."
Based on two months of investigation sparked by a still-anonymous government whistleblower's complaint, the Intelligence Committee's impeachment report found that Trump "sought to undermine the integrity of the U.S. presidential election process and endangered U.S. national security.” When Congress began investigating, it says, Trump obstructed the investigation like no other president in history.
Republicans defended the president in a 123-page rebuttal claiming Trump never intended to pressure Ukraine when he asked for investigations of Biden and his son.
While liberal Democrats are pushing the party to incorporate the findings from former special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 election and other actions by Trump, more centrist and moderate Democrats prefer to stick with the Ukraine matter as a simpler narrative that Americans understand.
Democrats could begin drafting articles of impeachment in a matter of days, with a Judiciary Committee vote next week. The full House could vote by Christmas. Then the matter would move to the Senate for a trial in 2020.
Associated Press writers Matthew Daly, Zeke Miller, Alan Fram, Andrew Taylor, Colleen Long, Eric Tucker and Padmananda Rama contributed to this report.
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Glen Assoun to receive initial compensation payment for wrongful murder conviction
The Canadian Press Published Thursday, September 12, 2019 11:08AM EDT
Glen Assoun, the Nova Scotia man who spent almost 17 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, stands outside Supreme Court in Halifax on Friday, July 12, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
HALIFAX -- A Halifax man will receive preliminary compensation from the federal and provincial governments after spending almost 17 years in prison as the result of a wrongful conviction for the murder of his former girlfriend.
Nova Scotia Justice Minister Mark Furey says the agreement for an undisclosed amount of financial help for Glen Assoun was finalized Wednesday.
The 63-year-old Assoun was convicted in 1999 of the knifing murder of Brenda Way four years earlier.
In addition to his time in prison, Assoun spent more than four years on bail before being exonerated earlier this year.
Assoun's lawyers have said some immediate compensation is important for their client because he has been living in poverty and has health problems related to his incarceration.
His lawyers have said the preliminary payment is to cover his expenses as the legal team either negotiates or litigates full compensation from the two levels of government.
Furey says he has not decided yet on whether to hold a public inquiry into the case -- or whether to provide an apology to Assoun.
Opposition leaders in Ottawa and Nova Scotia have called for some kind of probe into the destruction of potential evidence prepared by Const. Dave Moore, an analyst in an RCMP unit that looked at the behaviour of serial offenders.
A federal Justice Department report made public on July 12 revealed that the RCMP erased and disposed of Moore's theories of other suspects -- including multiple murderer Michael McGray -- in the Brenda Way case.
The federal report says McGray has denied killing Way, and McGray, who is incarcerated, has declined interview requests.
Talks on compensation for Glen Assoun underway with feds, Nova Scotia: lawyer
Inquiry into Glen Assoun wrongful conviction should be led by Nova Scotia: Lametti
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Vitalo: Is there a future for thermoforming?
Since its founding in 1936, the plastics processing company Vitalo (Belgium) has grown to become one of the world’s largest thermoformers. Thermoforming is a manufacturing process where a plastic sheet is heated to a pliable forming temperature, formed to a specific shape in a mold, and trimmed to create the final product. Vitalo produces both thin (<1.5 mm) and thick (> 3 mm) components. While the former mainly include packaging trays for electronic and medical components, well-known applications for the latter include side panels and roofs for agricultural machinery (e.g. John Deere and Caterpillar). Additionally, Vitalo manufactures enclosures for medical equipment such as MRI scanners from General Electrics.
Despite its strong market position, Vitalo questioned its future within the traditional thermoforming market because of margin pressure from the East. This uncertainty was the start of an intense collaboration between Vitalo and CREAX.
In a first step, CREAX provided an overview of the state of the art of thermoforming. The goal of this phase, which combines patent analysis, specialized literature screening and advanced web browsing, is to give a good overview of what has been documented by others and to avoid re-inventing the wheel in later stages.
Screening of patents revealed new technological developments such as thermoforming of foamed plastics, thermoforming of composite materials and micro thermoforming as an alternative to ‘micro-injection molding’ for the production of electronic components.
The collaboration between Vitalo and CREAX clearly indicates the effectiveness of cross-pollination between business specialists and external generalists. During the cooperation both short and long term solutions were detected. They revealed a promising future for thermoforming.
Steven Meyns, Vitalo
By defining Vitalo’s products in terms of their properties and functions, CREAX has constructed the unique ‘DNA’* of thermoformed products. This abstraction enabled systematic searching for applications where the combination of these properties and functions is required. In addition to identifying new markets, CREAX spotted growth opportunities within existing markets, such as the transportation sector in which Vitalo already disposes of the necessary contacts.
Based on the first phase, two parallel innovation strategies were initiated in the second phase:
Product innovation: can new technologies be used in existing markets?
The state of the art report served as a guide for identifying product-market fits for the spotted technologies. Based on this report Vitalo proposed both short and long term actions with regard to domains such as foam materials and lightweight core-moulding.
Thermoforming of foam materials in a single-step operation opens up many new possibilities, including the creation of rigid double-sided acoustic and thermal insulation panels. Vitalo is currently screening a variety of thermoformable foam materials with the purpose of integrating them into existing products.
In lightweight core-molding (i.e. encapsulation of a light core material inside a thermoformed outer shell) the positive features of thermoforming and 3D printing can be maximized. This combination allows for the production of rigid lightweight structures, overcoming the issue of fragility often observed for 3D printed objects. Vitalo is currently investigating this ‘blue ocean’, i.e. an unknown and unexplored market space where no competition is present.
By defining Vitalo’s products in terms of their properties and functions, CREAX has constructed the unique DNA of thermoformed products. This abstraction enabled systematic searching for applications where the combination of these properties and functions are required. In addition to identifying new markets, CREAX spotted growth opportunities within existing markets, such as the transportation sector in which Vitalo already disposes of the necessary contacts. Within this sector, the ‘aftermarket’ for cars, the interior finishing of vans and transport of animals appears to be interesting. Opportunities also exist in the field of animal housing.
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Kryptowährungen sind digitale Währungen mit einem meist dezentralen Aufbau. Sie beruhen auf Netzwerken, in denen alle Informationen untereinander getauscht werden. Transaktionen werden gespeichert und öffentlich verarbeitet. Die Digitalwährungen ermöglichen eine bargeldlose Bezahlung. Sie werden im Gegensatz zu den herkömmlichen Märkten wie Aktien, Devisen oder Anleihen durchgängig gehandelt. Zu den bekanntesten kryptischen Währungen zählen Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash und Ripple.
Kryptowahrung Anwendungsfalle
Wird Amazon jemals akzeptieren Kryptowahrung
The legal status of cryptocurrencies varies substantially from country to country and is still undefined or changing in many of them. While some countries have explicitly allowed their use and trade,[51] others have banned or restricted it. According to the Library of Congress, an "absolute ban" on trading or using cryptocurrencies applies in eight countries: Algeria, Bolivia, Egypt, Iraq, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates. An "implicit ban" applies in another 15 countries, which include Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Iran, Kuwait, Lesotho, Lithuania, Macau, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Taiwan.[52] In the United States and Canada, state and provincial securities regulators, coordinated through the North American Securities Administrators Association, are investigating "bitcoin scams" and ICOs in 40 jurisdictions.[53]
The term altcoin has various similar definitions. Stephanie Yang of The Wall Street Journal defined altcoins as "alternative digital currencies,"[20] while Paul Vigna, also of The Wall Street Journal, described altcoins as alternative versions of bitcoin.[21] Aaron Hankins of the MarketWatch refers to any cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin as altcoins.[22]
Ist Kryptowahrung illegal in Pakistan
Wie kann ich Kryptowahrung kaufen und verkaufen
The proof-of-stake is a method of securing a cryptocurrency network and achieving distributed consensus through requesting users to show ownership of a certain amount of currency. It is different from proof-of-work systems that run difficult hashing algorithms to validate electronic transactions. The scheme is largely dependent on the coin, and there's currently no standard form of it. Some cryptocurrencies use a combined proof-of-work/proof-of-stake scheme.[16]
Ist Forex und Bitcoin die gleiche
Cryptocurrencies are experiencing a moment of unprecedented attention and speculation for several reasons. 1) The value of Bitcoin has been steadily climbing through 2017, with Ether seemingly poised to overtake the cryptocurrency giant any day; 2) Blockchain technology has purposes above and beyond cryptocurrency, and has been hailed by some as the backbone of the future financial system; 3) The increasing number of people who see cryptocurrency as a form of investment similar to gold. If cryptocurrencies stabilize in value, buying Bitcoin or Ether has the potential to be a worthy venture.
Wie funktioniert Bitcoin Gewinn
Coinbase is a terrible and unprofessional company. They’ve ignored my requests for escalation after providing no feed back on the issues I am having. These issues are costing this customer not only monetarily, but due to the lack of transparency with new policies in which coinbase will hold your funds hostage for 10 days while advising that it can be transferred “instantly” is not only false, but malicious contempt.
Essentially, if you are interested in trading in digital currencies but don't want to get bogged down in the underlying technology, products like Coinbase are a way to begin a foray into a new form of currency speculation and investing. You do, however, lose some of the advantages of trading in a cryptocurrency and through the blockchain. On Coinbase, you have no pseudo anonymity—your name is attached to your Coinbase account and so is your bank account, so transaction history is relatively easy to track down. And if you're not working on the blockchain, there's not much you can do to ensure that the verification of your transaction history or your account is taking place on the blockchain. You are, instead, placing trust in the intermediary, in this case, Coinbase.
Wie uberprufen Sie Kryptowahrung
Der Bitcoin gab 2009 den Startschuss für die neue Ära des digitalen Zahlungsverkehrs. Seitdem wurden viele weitere Kryptowährungen implementiert. Diese nennt man auch Altcoins. Sie bezeichnen sich als eine verbesserte Version der Bitcoin, die allerdings auch die Blockchain Technologie nutzen. Über 800 Währungen sind mittlerweile in Verwendung. Laut Coinmarketcap.com beläuft sich die Marktkapitalisierung aller Kryptowährungen auf etwas mehr als 176 Milliarden USD. Davon entfallen mit 79,5 Milliarden USD der größte Anteil auf Bitcoin (Stand September 2017). Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, NEM, Dash, IOTA, Monero und Ethereum Classic folgen auf der Rangliste der Kryptowährungen.
As of May 2018, over 1,800 cryptocurrency specifications existed.[24] Within a cryptocurrency system, the safety, integrity and balance of ledgers is maintained by a community of mutually distrustful parties referred to as miners: who use their computers to help validate and timestamp transactions, adding them to the ledger in accordance with a particular timestamping scheme.[14]
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Bitcoin und Blockchain
Was ist ein Orakel in Blockchain
Kann ich Bitcoin bei der Bank kaufen
Paul Krugman, Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences winner does not like bitcoin, has repeated numerous times that it is a bubble that will not last[92] and links it to Tulip mania.[93] American business magnate Warren Buffett thinks that cryptocurrency will come to a bad ending.[94] In October 2017, BlackRock CEO Laurence D. Fink called bitcoin an 'index of money laundering'.[95] "Bitcoin just shows you how much demand for money laundering there is in the world," he said.
Was ist Hardware wallet Crypto
Properties of cryptocurrencies gave them popularity in applications such as a safe haven in banking crises and means of payment, which also led to the cryptocurrency use in controversial settings in the form of online black markets, such as Silk Road.[66] The original Silk Road was shut down in October 2013 and there have been two more versions in use since then. In the year following the initial shutdown of Silk Road, the number of prominent dark markets increased from four to twelve, while the amount of drug listings increased from 18,000 to 32,000.[66]
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In 1983, the American cryptographer David Chaum conceived an anonymous cryptographic electronic money called ecash.[7][8] Later, in 1995, he implemented it through Digicash,[9] an early form of cryptographic electronic payments which required user software in order to withdraw notes from a bank and designate specific encrypted keys before it can be sent to a recipient. This allowed the digital currency to be untraceable by the issuing bank, the government, or any third party.
Hat Treue einen Kryptowahrung Fonds
In 1998, Wei Dai published a description of "b-money", characterized as an anonymous, distributed electronic cash system.[12] Shortly thereafter, Nick Szabo described bit gold.[13] Like bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies that would follow it, bit gold (not to be confused with the later gold-based exchange, BitGold) was described as an electronic currency system which required users to complete a proof of work function with solutions being cryptographically put together and published. A currency system based on a reusable proof of work was later created by Hal Finney who followed the work of Dai and Szabo.[citation needed]
Ist Kryptowahrung legal in der Turkei
Cryptocurrency is a term describing digital currencies based on blockchain such as bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple. Crypto tokens are not physical money but instead fully digital funds and assets. We will bring you the latest cryptocurrency news, token prices and crypto market capitalisations here. Cryptocurrencies typically entail various methods of digital encryption and verification processes. Crypto assets are independent of central bank regulation. Find out all the latest news about crypto exchanges, BTC, ETH, XRP and how to buy crypto tokens below.
Essentially, if you are interested in trading in digital currencies but don't want to get bogged down in the underlying technology, products like Coinbase are a way to begin a foray into a new form of currency speculation and investing. You do, however, lose some of the advantages of trading in a cryptocurrency and through the blockchain. On Coinbase, you have no pseudo anonymity—your name is attached to your Coinbase account and so is your bank account, so transaction history is relatively easy to track down. And if you're not working on the blockchain, there's not much you can do to ensure that the verification of your transaction history or your account is taking place on the blockchain. You are, instead, placing trust in the intermediary, in this case, Coinbase.
Was ist Kryptowahrung Bergbau
Konnen Sie eine Bitcoin Transaktion umkehren
In the case of Bitcoin, miners run computer programs to verify the data that creates a complete transaction history of all Bitcoin. A technology known as the blockchain, which is used to create irreversible and traceable transactions, makes the process of verification possible. Once a miner has verified the data (which comes in a block, hence, blockchain), they are rewarded with some amount of digital currency, the same currency for which they were verifying the transaction history. So mining Bitcoin, for example, would earn you Bitcoin.
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Dancers’ Lives Off Stage
By Laura Di Orio of Dance Informa.
English National Ballet dancer Anjuli Hudson loves traveling and exploring London on her time off and even aspires to someday be a DJ. Wonderbound dancer Danny Ryan cherishes his time fly-fishing in Denver to “take a load off.” And Suzanne Farrell Ballet Soloist Violeta Angelova enjoys fashion, photography, writing and drawing. So what do these three (and many more!) dancers have in common? They all recognize the importance of life outside the dance studio and seek it out in their spare time.
Dance can be very time-consuming, with classes, rehearsals, performances and body maintenance, not to mention time to eat and sleep. Many dancers, however, as focused on dance as they can be during studio and stage time, have outside interests. These hobbies or activities allow them to unwind after a grueling day, de-stress after a long rehearsal and, perhaps, keep them grounded and well-rounded as people.
“To have outside interests makes your life richer, makes you more empathetic, gives you a better understanding of the world, broadens your social circle and countless other good things,” Angelova says.
And perhaps that makes these dancers better artists as well.
Hudson, too, agrees that a good balance between work life and outside life is important. She says she has a huge passion for music, enjoys studying psychology and loves boxed sets of TV shows. She also lives with friends outside of her dance circle, who don’t know a lot about ballet aside from what they see at her performances.
Wonderbound dancer Danny Ryan enjoys fly fishing in Denver during his time away from the studio. Photo by Juls Bicki.
“I love the fact that I can come home and chill out,” Hudson adds. “I think if it’s work, work, work all the time, it’s exhausting and can be unhealthy. I believe you have to be happy at home to be successful at work.”
Ryan, who was more a soccer player until his sophomore year in high school when he began to take dance seriously, de-stresses by being an avid fly fisherman.
“To me, there is nothing more relaxing than standing in a stream, practicing patience and watching nature,” Ryan says. “And more than anything, I think it is the watching nature part that is most therapeutic for me. Being able to leave the city and leave people and just be with my thoughts. That’s where I am most relaxed and find the most beauty in the world.”
Angelova says she, at one point, was fairly ballet-obsessed, with the majority of her thoughts revolving around ballet, but that has changed as she’s grown up.
“It seems anyone who’s thinking of making a serious career out of dance, or has made one, has been obsessed at one time or another, or enters and exits that state,” Angelova notes. “But it’s sad, I think, when people live 20, even 30 years, finding fulfillment only in dancing and then they have to retire and say that their life is over, that there is nothing after.”
To broaden her life, Angelova says she often works on non-dancing projects like writing and drawing in her spare time. She also enjoys fashion and photography, and she indulges in “non-productive” activities such as shopping, watching TV, surfing the Internet and flipping through magazines.
Outside interests like these may actually aid in, not deter from, a dancer’s inspiration, translating over to his/her art form as well.
“As I have grown, I have learned that finding interests that are removed from dance can be rejuvenating, rewarding and relaxing, not to mention inspiring,” Ryan says. “When it comes to my free time, I really try to get as far away from the dance world as possible, which, in turn, brings me closer to dance.”
Ballerina Violeta Angelova, once a self-proclaimed ballet-obsessed dancer, now cherishes her free time by engaging in fashion, writing, photography and ‘non-productive’ activities. Photo courtesy of Violeta Angelova.
So how can dancers find other interests or learn to unwind outside of their time spent dancing?
“I think it can be difficult for dancers to break out of the ballet bubble and find other passions and interests outside of dance,” Hudson says. “Mainly because dance consumes so much of our time and dedication, we are left with little time to find other hobbies. My advice is to use your spare time wisely and try something new. Even if you’re not 100 percent interested in the first place, there’s no harm in feeding your curiosity!”
Finding a hobby outside of dance shouldn’t mean taking away from the dedication to the art form; rather, it means using spare time wisely for enjoyment and release.
“First and foremost, make sure your body is taken care of,” Angelova offers. “I used to love skiing, but then I got injured and had to stop. Similarly, spending extensive periods of time in the forest killing bears, going months without dance class, is not conducive to keeping the body in its dance-ready shape, which is kind of important for dancers.”
Ryan agrees that it may take some extra effort, but making the most of spare time could be very rewarding. “The best piece of advice I could give is this: no matter how tired you are from the week or the stage, it is always worth getting up and doing something for yourself,” he says. “At the end of the week, it pains me to think of getting up at four or five in the morning to drive somewhere to go fishing, but once Monday or Tuesday rolls around, you feel rested, inspired and fresh. Inspiration for what we do lies in who we are, and if we sacrifice ourselves on our time off we can be sacrificing our inspiration.”
Photo (top): On a day off, Anjuli Hudson and other members of English National Ballet participated in The Walk for Life to raise awareness for HIV and AIDS. Photo courtesy of Anjuli Hudson.
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The Batman Who Laughs: The Grim Knight Rises
By Rosie Knight Friday, January 18th, 2019
In THE BATMAN WHO LAUGHS, Scott Snyder and Jock revive the terrifying Dark Multiverse villain for a six-issue event that will change the fabric of the DC Universe forever. In this series of columns, Rosie Knight looks at each new issue, exploring what they reveal about Bruce's world...and ours.
We enter the second chapter of Scott Snyder and Jock's descent into the depths of Bruce Wayne's broken psyche with a glimpse at what's inside the chest of his greatest nemesis—literally—as Alfred performs open heart surgery on the Clown Prince of Crime. It's an interesting opening that pushes the limits of the ever-faithful butler, who attempts to convince Bruce that letting the Joker die wouldn't be the same as killing him. Even the kind-hearted Alfred Pennyworth is being tempted towards darkness by the actions of the Batman Who Laughs. As is Bruce's way, though, he won't allow it to happen, opening up about his need for the grinning sociopathic menace who has defined so much of his life as a crime fighter.
Bruce is attempting to save himself from the Joker toxin, which he was infected with at the end of issue #1, and the bodies of his alt-universe counterparts are still popping up all over Gotham. In case that wasn't bleak enough, the most recent alt-Bruce holds a particularly bleak mirror up to our hero. The world that this latest dead Bruce came from was one that saw him leave the crime-fighting/playboy life after Jason Todd was murdered by the Joker and instead take up the role of his city's mayor. Once again, his wallet is full of proof that he lived a life far fuller than the Wayne of this Earth, who's currently struggling to survive the week without becoming a mutated amalgamation of himself and his arch-nemesis.
As our hero begins to truly lose himself, he finds the Batman Who Laughs—or should we say the Batman Who Laughs finds him. After a meeting with Jim Gordon that sees Batman almost give in to his growing Joker side, he reveals his fail-safe plan to his close ally and adds to the history of Gotham as he does. See, here it's not just Bruce who's hiding something dark beneath the surface, as it's revealed that his beloved hometown was once the center of commerce which quickly became a plague pit, wiping out most of the population. As Bruce tries to learn from the city's past and safeguard its future, the Batman Who Laughs is headed towards Wayne Tower, ready to demolish any hope Bruce had in his agency or power over the alt-universe Bat-Men.
While Bruce has been wading through the horror of dead alt-universe reflections of himself, he's been laboring under the impression that at least on his world he's unique—special, one of a kind. It's the ego that lives in all of us and drives much of what we do, but as the Batman Who Laughs enters Wayne Enterprises using nothing but his voice—which is brought to life with terrifying effect by letterer Sal Cipriano—it becomes ever clearer that even though the Bruces all originated from other Earths, they're still the same man. It's a horrifying moment when you realize that with just the slightest change in your backstory you could become a villain instead of a hero, the monster under the bed rather than the savior from the stories. It also shatters Bruce's illusions that he has any kind of upper hand.
One of the scariest possibilities in life is that we have no control of our actions and the end of this issue plays heavily on that. Jock and colorist David Baron take us on a whirlwind through Bruce's mind as he's thrown about by the Batman Who Laughs and eventually taken down by the Grim Knight. It's here that we see Bruce truly broken, as he begs his enemy not to destroy Wayne Enterprises and his private legacy as Batman. At every turn, he's been bested because the monsters he's fighting are none other than himself. Everything that he's done they've done too; every thought, plan or scheme has already crossed their minds. It's a chilling prospect.
Things look bleak for Bruce as he jumps from the flaming inferno of Wayne Enterprises. As he heads back to the Batcave, he's faced with an unthinkable decision: He must rely on the one man who's haunted him throughout his entire life, the person who probably knows him better than himself—the Joker.
What the man who laughs reveals, though, will be a shock for fans and will likely not make Bruce any happier. The shocking final page is a great callback to Jock and Snyder's previous work on BATMAN: THE BLACK MIRROR and hints that the horror tarnishing Gotham will not only darken Bruce Wayne's door. After all, desperate times call for desperate measures...and as Jim Gordon makes a desperate and dangerous decision, it's clear that things are only going to get worse in Gotham City.
THE BATMAN WHO LAUGHS #2 by Scott Snyder, Jock and David Baron is now available in print and as a digital download.
Rosie Knight writes about comics, movies and TV for DCComics.com and DCUniverse.com. Be sure to follow her on Twitter at @RosieMarx.
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Fast multipole cell-based domain integration method for treatment of volume potentials in 3D elasticity problems
Fast multipole cell-based domain integration method for treatment of volume potentials in 3D... Wang, Qiao; Zhou, Wei; Cheng, Yonggang; Ma, Gang; Chang, Xiaolin 2017-08-07 00:00:00 PurposeDomain integrals, known as volume potentials in 3D elasticity problems, exist in many boundary-type methods, such as the boundary element method (BEM) for inhomogeneous partial differential equations. The purpose of this paper is to develop an accurate and reliable technique to effectively evaluate the volume potentials in 3D elasticity problems.Design/methodology/approachAn adaptive background cell-based domain integration method is proposed for treatment of volume potentials in 3D elasticity problems. The background cells are constructed from the information of the boundary elements based on an oct-tree structure, and the domain integrals are evaluated over the cells rather than volume elements. The cells that contain the boundary elements can be subdivided into smaller sub-cells adaptively according to the sizes and levels of the boundary elements. The fast multipole method (FMM) is further applied in the proposed method to reduce the time complexity of large-scale computation.FindingsThe method is a boundary-only discretization method, and it can be applied in the BEM easily. Much computational time is saved by coupling with the FMM. Numerical examples demonstrate the accuracy and efficiency of the proposed method..Originality/valueBoundary elements are used to create adaptive background cells, and domain integrals are evaluated over the cells rather than volume elements. Large-scale computation is made possible by coupling with the FMM. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Engineering Computations Emerald Publishing http://www.deepdyve.com/lp/emerald-publishing/fast-multipole-cell-based-domain-integration-method-for-treatment-of-MwMpzzQDxK
Wang, Qiao; Zhou, Wei; Cheng, Yonggang; Ma, Gang; Chang, Xiaolin
Engineering Computations
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PurposeDomain integrals, known as volume potentials in 3D elasticity problems, exist in many boundary-type methods, such as the boundary element method (BEM) for inhomogeneous partial differential equations. The purpose of this paper is to develop an accurate and reliable technique to effectively evaluate the volume potentials in 3D elasticity problems.Design/methodology/approachAn adaptive background cell-based domain integration method is proposed for treatment of volume potentials in 3D elasticity problems. The background cells are constructed from the information of the boundary elements based on an oct-tree structure, and the domain integrals are evaluated over the cells rather than volume elements. The cells that contain the boundary elements can be subdivided into smaller sub-cells adaptively according to the sizes and levels of the boundary elements. The fast multipole method (FMM) is further applied in the proposed method to reduce the time complexity of large-scale computation.FindingsThe method is a boundary-only discretization method, and it can be applied in the BEM easily. Much computational time is saved by coupling with the FMM. Numerical examples demonstrate the accuracy and efficiency of the proposed method..Originality/valueBoundary elements are used to create adaptive background cells, and domain integrals are evaluated over the cells rather than volume elements. Large-scale computation is made possible by coupling with the FMM.
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Published: Aug 7, 2017
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Wang, Q., Zhou, W., Cheng, Y., Ma, G., & Chang, X. (2017). Fast multipole cell-based domain integration method for treatment of volume potentials in 3D elasticity problems. Engineering Computations, 34(6), 1849-1873.
Wang, Qiao, Wei Zhou, Yonggang Cheng, Gang Ma, and Xiaolin Chang. "Fast multipole cell-based domain integration method for treatment of volume potentials in 3D elasticity problems." Engineering Computations 34.6 (2017): 1849-1873.
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RPD: 10 arrested at Lilac Festival
Facebook videos capture group fighting and unruly moments at Saturday's Lilac Festival.
RPD: 10 arrested at Lilac Festival Facebook videos capture group fighting and unruly moments at Saturday's Lilac Festival. Check out this story on DemocratandChronicle.com: https://on.rocne.ws/1T5r7F3
Leo Roth, @leoroth Published 9:51 a.m. ET May 8, 2016 | Updated 11:54 p.m. ET May 8, 2016
A blooming Rouen lilac.(Photo: SHAWN DOWD/@sdowdphoto/File photo)Buy Photo
The Rochester Police Department felt its staffing levels were adequate but will reassess matters for the remainder of the Lilac Festival, where mayhem broke out late Saturday afternoon resulting in the arrests of 10 individuals, seven of them juveniles.
RPD had 26 officers and four supervisors at the festival, which was in its second day, and there were also Monroe County sheriff’s personnel and festival security on hand.
“It was a little bit atypical,’’ said Lt. John Prewasnicak, commanding officer of RPD’s special events unit, at a media briefing at the Public Safety Building. “We’re always busy Saturday afternoons and yesterday was a very busy day, it was a beautiful day out. I think we had enough officers on hand but there were a lot of unsupervised youth that resulted in a lot of problems.’’
With eight days remaining in the Lilac Festival, Prewasnicak said all law enforcement agencies and festival security are communicating to make sure staffing numbers are adequate “so we can ensure the safety of all the people who want to go to the festival.’’
Lt. John-Prewasnicak, head of special events unit. RPD had 30 members staffing Saturday's Lilac Festival, where group fighting broke out. (Photo: LEO ROTH/@leoroth/Staff photographer)
Should people have any worries?
The first of numerous fights began around 5:30 p.m., resulting in the arrests of three juveniles charged with disorderly conduct. They were taken into custody and released to family.
Later in the evening, most of the problems centered in the 1400 block of South Avenue. Three more juveniles were taken into custody with charges ranging from obstructing governmental justice, disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana, and released.
Keshawn Gooden, 16, was charged with disorderly conduct, and Michael Johnson, 37, was charged with assault in the third degree.
After the last of the day’s musical acts finished at around 8:30 p.m. on the Sahlen’s Music Stage, about 200 teenagers dispersed onto South Avenue, Prewasnicak said, where more fighting ensued. At 8:45 p.m, there was a report of two gunshots fired. There were no reports of injuries and police had no eyewitnesses or suspects.
A Facebook post shared by a festival goer, Marky Hutt, showed large groups of people running toward the fighting. Other Facebook video showed several fights that resulted in vendor merchandise being knocked over.
Prewasnicak said there was no immediate evidence the fighting was coordinated through social media, a problem in past years. RPD officers and other security personnel dispersed groups of teenagers on several occasions throughout the afternoon.
“We monitor social media regarding large festivals like this to see if there’s any chatter, and if we find any, we try and take care of it prior to the event,’’ he said. “Yesterday, the fights and groups we were aware of weren’t related to social media.’’
Prewasnicak said earlier in the week an individual trying to organize a rumble was identified through social media monitoring and an officer was sent to his home to inform his parents.
“We nipped that one in the bud, but there were a ton of issues down there Saturday,’’ he said.
Earlier in the day, a 45-year-old male was accused of exposing himself, and another person was taken into custody under the mental hygiene law.
In a separate incident at 9:25 p.m., Clinton Section Officers responded to the area of 485 N. Clinton for a report of “large group fighting.’’ The crowd was dispersed and one male was arrested without incident.
LROTH@DemocratandChronicle.com
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11.12.2015 - Dawn HAMO image 75 (PIA20138)
This view from NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows high northern latitudes on Ceres. Dawn acquired the image on Oct. 17, 2015, from an altitude of 915 miles (1,470 kilometers). It has a resolution of 450 feet (140 meters) per pixel.
The Dawn mission to Vesta and Ceres is managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, Washington D.C. UCLA is responsible for overall Dawn mission science.
The Dawn framing cameras have been developed and built under the leadership of the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, Katlenburg-Lindau, Germany, with significant contributions by DLR German Aerospace Center, Institute of Planetary Research, Berlin, and in coordination with the Institute of Computer and Communication Network Engineering, Braunschweig. The framing camera project is funded by the Max Planck Society, DLR, and NASA/JPL.
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Focus On: Armed Forces Charities Housing Provision
New research published by The Directory of Social Change (DSC), funded by Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), finds that 78 armed forces charities deliver housing support to at least 11,600 beneficiaries annually, with charities spending at least £40 million on housing provision in the previous year.
Charities provide over 10,000 beds across the UK
47 charities provide accommodation services, collectively providing at least 4,700 properties across the UK, which have a total capacity to house at least 10,200 people.
Charities provided a wide range of accommodation types, which responded to different housing needs. Adapted housing and subsidised rental accommodation were the most common types of support, delivered by almost three-fifths of charities which own or manage accommodation.
Almost three-quarters of total beds are based in England, which may make it difficult for people in other regions to access housing. Further research exploring armed forces population density and regional housing policies is needed to investigate whether there is a shortfall of accommodation outside of London.
Services extend beyond bricks and mortar
Support services play an important role in helping beneficiaries to secure and maintain suitable housing. Common support services included signposting and help with housing searches/applications. DSC found that almost half of the charities delivering housing support offered grants, the most common of which were awarded for home repairs and maintenance, and deposit payments.
A highly collaborative and responsive sector
DSC found small pockets of charities delivering highly directed services, including, housing for disabled or injured beneficiaries, sheltered living for elderly beneficiaries, and homeless shelters.
The sector adopted an impressively coordinated and co-operative approach to service delivery. 92% of survey respondents experienced benefits of partnership and rates of collaboration with fellow forces charities was high. Yet, partnerships with mainstream charities, housing associations and the MOD were less common.
Initiatives such as the award winning Cobseo Housing Cluster, and the Veterans Housing Advice Office, serve as great examples of cross-sector collaboration, these models could be more widely adopted more widely adopted and engaged with by the wider sector.
DSC researcher and lead author, Rhiannon Doherty says: ‘Forces charities play a vital role in helping Serving personnel, veterans and their families to secure suitable housing. This report maps the diverse range of housing services delivered by forces charities, revealing a small sub-sector, which adopts a highly responsive, coordinated and collaborative approach to housing provision.’
James Richardson and Ed Tytherleigh, Co-Chairs, Cobseo Housing Cluster: ‘On behalf of the Cluster, we are delighted to endorse and commend this report for anyone who wants to help homeless veterans. We are very happy to support the recommendations made by the report and we take pride in leading on ever-deeper collaboration between Veterans’ housing providers.’ [from the Foreword]
Air Vice-Marshal Ray Lock CBE, Chief Executive of the Forces in Mind Trust says: ‘This latest in the series of Focus On reports provides an independent and thorough analysis of Armed Forces charities providing housing support. It is a highly credible piece of research, and a ‘must read’ for anyone setting policy or delivering services around housing, or indeed anyone with an interest in the positive transition of ex-Service personnel into civilian life.’
To download the free report and infographics, visit armedforcescharities.org.uk/housing
To find out more about DSC’s armed forces research and search our extensive database of armed forces charities visit www.armedforcescharities.org.uk
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Carrying the Shadow
Patrick Friesen
Patrick Friesen’s newest collection is a haunting ode to the lives we have felt too briefly, known only in passing and yearn to hold still. While those who loved them keen softly between his lines, Friesen invokes their loss as one remembers a cool breath on the back of the neck, a faint shadow on a headstone, a watermark on the bedstand. With wisdom and beauty and invention, Friesen walks us through the graveyard of human kind where a symphony of voices still conduct the lives left behind long after they depart flesh for spirit. Intermingling prose poems and traditional free verse, Friesen both narrates and sings the stories of absence and forgetting, tales of lingering memory and fleeting love. With infinite candor and sensitivity, Friesen celebrates the lives of idols and iconoclasts, wives and widows, farmers and freeloaders. For anyone who has urged another title in the canon of Friesen’s award-winning work, here is a collection worthy of accolade. Death has no dominion, but poetry has dominion over all.
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Patrick Friesen is the author of Blasphemer's Wheel, winner of the Manitoba Book of the Year Award and runner-up for the Milton Acorn People's Poetry Award. A Broken Bowl was short-listed for the Governor General's Award. His work St. Mary at Main was shortlisted for the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. He has also written for stage, radio, TV and film. He lives in Vancouver where he teaches writing.
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CHIPS Articles: CIWT Hosts Leadership Off-Site Meeting
CIWT Hosts Leadership Off-Site Meeting
By Glenn Sircy - October 22, 2018
PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT) hosted a domain-wide commanding officer and senior enlisted leader off-site meeting, Oct. 15-18.
With a geographically diverse portfolio of four training commands and two detachments, maintaining alignment while fostering and maintaining regular and unfiltered communication is paramount to CIWT. Therefore, the three-day CIWT event was designed to provide the attendees a face-to-face opportunity to participate in Navy and domain-centric discussions; review and align strategic priorities; share command initiatives; participate in team-building events; and engage with Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR), Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), CIWT, NETC leadership and staff.
The attendees included leaders and staff from NAVIFOR, NETC, CIWT, Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Corry Station, IWTC Monterey, IWTC San Diego and IWTC Virginia Beach.
"Our off-site meeting was a great opportunity to bring the CIWT domain commanding officers and senior enlisted leaders together to better align and build a more nimble domain team," said Capt. Nick Andrews, CIWT's commanding officer. "Agility, collaboration, innovation, and coordination across information warfare training is more critical than ever before, and solid teamwork is essential to achieving those things. Through our face-to-face collective discussions and teambuilding events this week, we've forged a more robust team to train the next generation of information warriors.”
Events over the three-day span included domain support-services discussions with CIWT’s directorates that included: total force manpower (N1); special security office (N2); training (N7); financial resources management (N8); technical support/logistics management (N9; and the Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture (LREC). Additionally, the attendees had discussions with CIWT’s executive director, command master chief, legal, chaplain, command climate specialist, knowledge management, evaluations officer, career counselor, and public affairs officer.
The guest speaker on the afternoon of day one was Capt. Edward Heflin, deputy training operations for NETC. Additionally, Vice Adm. Brian Brown, commander, NAVIFOR, met with the group during his visit to CIWT and IWTC Corry Station on day two.
Other activities included a no-host social and dinner, group luncheons, and concluded with each commanding officer sharing an overview brief of each of their commands.
During the off-site meeting, the attendees shared how they felt this off-site meeting was beneficial to help them better understand the inner workings of the CIWT domain, build stronger stakeholder relationships, brainstorm new ideas, open better lines of communication and to bond together as a more agile team.
“The CIWT domain’s synergy is one of our greatest asset and our face-to-face discussions definitely help build a more solid team,” said Cmdr. Andrew Boyden, commanding officer of IWTC Virginia Beach. “I’ve participated in many events like this in my 19-year career, and I feel this one helped us elevate our commands’ overall efficiency and enthusiasm of delivering trained information warfare professionals to the Navy and joint services.”
CIWT is one of the largest of the NETC learning centers with four schoolhouse commands, two detachments, and training sites throughout the United States and Japan. Training 22,000 students every year, CIWT delivers trained information warfare professionals to the Navy and joint services, enabling optimal performance of information warfare across the full spectrum of military operations. CIWT also offers more than 200 courses for cryptologic technicians, intelligence specialists, information systems technicians, electronics technicians and officers in the information warfare community.
CIWT delivers trained information warfare professionals to the Navy and joint services, enabling optimal performance of information warfare across the full spectrum of military operations.
For news from the Center for Information Warfare Training enterprise, visit www.navy.mil/local/cid/, www.netc.navy.mil/centers/ciwt/, www.facebook.com/NavyCIWT, or www.twitter.com/NavyCIWT.
TAGS: Cybersecurity, InfoSharing, NEN, NNE, Telecommunications, Wireless, Workforce
PENSACOLA, Fla. (October 18, 2018) Capt. Nick Andrews, the Center for Information Warfare Training’s (CIWT) commanding officer, speaks with CIWT leadership and staff, commanding officers and senior enlisted leaders of CIWT’s four major subordinate commands during an off-site leadership meeting. CIWT hosted a domain-wide commanding officer and senior enlisted leader off-site meeting onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola and Naval Air Station Pensacola Corry Station, Florida, Oct. 15-18. CIWT delivers trained information warfare professionals to the Navy and joint services, enabling optimal performance of information warfare across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. Navy photo by Glenn Sircy/Released
PENSACOLA, Fla. (October 16, 2018) Jim Hagy, the Center for Information Warfare Training’s (CIWT) executive director, speaks with CIWT leadership and staff, commanding officers and senior enlisted leaders of CIWT’s four major subordinate commands during an off-site leadership meeting. CIWT hosted a domain-wide commanding officer and senior enlisted leader off-site meeting at the National Flight Academy onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, Oct. 15-18. CIWT delivers trained information warfare professionals to the Navy and joint services, enabling optimal performance of information warfare across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. Navy photo by Glenn Sircy/Released
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Best Black Friday deals: A store-by-store guide for bargain hunters
By Gary Dinges, Katey Psencik and Abigail Rosenthal / USA TODAY NETWORK
This year’s holiday shopping season is shorter than usual, and that’s got retailers concerned.
With Thanksgiving falling almost an entire week later than last year, there’s less than a month — just 26 shopping days — until Christmas.
To help out consumers — and, let’s be honest, to maximize profits — many chains rolled out Black Friday pricing earlier than ever before. Kohl’s, for instance, began offering many of its best deals online Monday.
A lot is at stake. The average American will spend $1,047.83 on gifts this year, according to the National Retail Federation. That’s up 4% compared to last year.
For bargain hunters, this Black Friday promises to be one of the best yet, according to WalletHub. The site found that the average discount this year is 40%.
The retailers with the biggest discounts, according to WalletHub are:
1. Stage (Bealls, Goody’s, Gordmans, Palais Royal, Peebles and Stage), 69.83% 2. Belk, 66.92% 3. Bealls Florida, 62.56% 4. JCPenney, 60.97% 5. Kohl's, 57.10% 6. New York & Co., 56.27% 7. Dick's Sporting Goods, 52.27% 8. Kmart, 51.84% 9. Sears, 49.25% 10. Fred Meyer, 47.14%
The retailer with the worst deals? That’d be Ace Hardware, with an average discount of just 11.77%, WalletHub says.
The biggest cuts, in many cases, are on apparel. But there are plenty of other bargains out there. Here are some of the very best deals from some of the nation’s largest retailers:
Amazon Fire TV Stick, $24.99 (reg. $49.99) New Kindle Paperwhite, $84.99 (reg. $129.99) Ring Video Doorbell Pro with Echo Show 5, $189 (reg. $328.99)
Spalding 54-inch portable basketball hoop, $249.99 (reg. $349.99) Outdoor gourmet Kamado ceramic charcoal grill, $399.99 (reg. $599.99) Triumph 9-foot, 2-in-1 PowerGlide shuffleboard and bowling game table, $249.99 (reg. $499.99)
Power XL seven-quart Vortex air fryer, $69.99, $52.49 with coupon (reg. $129.99) Instant Pot six-quart pressure cooker, $69.99 (reg. $119.99) Zwilling J.A. Henckels Five Star 8-piece knife block set, $149.99, $112.49 with coupon (reg. $279.99) Nespresso by De'Longhi VertuoPlus deluxe coffee and espresso maker with Aeroccino in black, $124.99, $93.74 with coupon (reg. $249.99)
*25% off coupon given out in stores from 5 p.m. to midnight on Thanksgiving and 6 a.m. to noon Friday
Samsung 70-inch class LED 6 Series 4K UHD TV, $549.99 (reg. $899.99) Samsung 11.6-inch Chromebook, $89 (reg. $189) Microsoft 12.3-inch touchscreen Surface Pro 7 with free security software, $599.99 (reg. $959) Select video games, $27.99 (reg. $59.99) LG 2.1-channel 300W soundbar system, $119.99 (reg. $279.99)
Lane Furniture rocker recliners, $189 (reg. $299.99) Queen Coolsense 10-inch gel memory foam mattress, $299 ($499.99)
Cedar Summit by KidKraft Lookout Extreme playset, $999.99 (reg. $1,599.99, Costco.com deal only) Apple 13.3” MacBook Pro with TouchBar, $1,499.99 (reg. $1,749.99) Vizio SB3651-E6 36-inch 5.1-channel SmartCast soundbar system, $149.99 (reg. $199.99)
Giant 36-piece Mickey Mouse Holiday Express train set, $39.99 with card (reg. $79.99) L.O.L. Bubbly Surprise, $29.99 with card (reg. $49.99) Fujifilm Instax mini camera, $49.99 with card (reg. $79.99)
Prince Tournament 6800 indoor table tennis table, $299.98, (reg. $599.99) Top Flite men’s or women’s XL complete set, $129.98 (reg. $299.99)
7.5-foot LED pre-lit Braxton Christmas tree with eight-function remote, $79.98 (reg. $229) 25.5-cubic-foot Samsung stainless steel French door refrigerator, $998 (reg. $1,774) 4.3-cubic-foot Whirlpool HE washer or 7-cubic-foot HE dryer, $498 each (reg. $749 each) 16-gallon Ridgid wet/dry vacuum, $39.88 (reg. $99)
Nutri Ninja Professional blender, $69.99 (reg. $199) KitchenAid five-quart stand mixer, $279.99 (reg. $499) Shark Ion robotic vacuum, $179.99 (reg. $579) Brookstone noise-cancelling wireless headphones, $59.99 ($149)
Amazon Echo Show 5 compact, $49.99 (reg. $89.99) Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR camera with WiFi connectivity, $399.99 (reg. $749.99) Sony WH-CH700N wireless noise-canceling headphones, $89.99 (reg. $199.99) HP DeskJet 3639 all-in-one printer, $29.99 (reg. $79.99) Toastmaster kitchen electrics (mini wafflemaker, inversion blender, hand mixer, 1.5-quart slow cooker, can opener, mini blender, mini chopper, two-slice toaster), $2.14 after $14 mail-in rebate (reg. $24.99)
*All purchases eligible for $15 Kohl’s Cash for each $50 spent
Propel 12-foot trampoline with enclosure, $150 (reg. $350) Disney Frozen, Spider-Man and Avengers toys, buy one get one 50% off
One-quart poinsettia, 50 cents (reg. $2.98) Serta hybrid 10-inch queen mattress, $399 (reg. $699) LG 5.2-cubic-foot washer or 7.3-cubic-foot electric dryer, $599 each (reg. $1,249 each) Craftsman 20-volt MAX lithium ion .5-inch cordless drill, $49 (reg. $79) 7.5-foot Mickey Mouse, Santa and Rudolph or Frosty the Snowman inflatable yard decorations, $69 each (reg. $150 each)
Nespresso bundle machines, $124.99 (reg. $312.99) Sedona 64-piece cookware set, $54.99 (reg. $159.99) Cuisinart stainless steel cookware sets, $129.99 (reg. $299.99) KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer bundle, $279.99 (reg. $537.99) 1,200-thread count sheet sets, $29.99 (reg. $190-210) Martha Stewart Essentials down comforter, $18.99 (reg. $110-130) Men’s Club Room dress shirts, $9.99 (reg. $45) Designer suit separates, $199 (reg. $600-640) Kids’ puffer jackets, $15.99 (reg. $75-85) Women’s cardigans $19.99 (reg. $49.50-59.50) Women’s Style & Co. cowl-neck sweaters, $17.99 (reg. $49.50)
Element 55-inch Smart Roku 4K UHD TV, $179.99 (reg. $449.99) Fitbit Versa Lite, $99.95 plus $20 coupon good for a future purchase (reg. $159.95) Roku Ultra, $49.99 (reg. $99.99) Apple AirPods second-generation with wireless charging case, $149 (reg. $199) Amazon Fire 7 tablet with Alexa, $29.99 (reg. $49.99)
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Realspace Tresswell leather executive chair, $79.99 (reg. $199.99) Lenovo 15.6-inch IdeaPad S340 laptop, $449.99 (reg. $779.99) Case of Xerox Vitality multi-use printer paper, $29.99 (reg. $65.99) Dell 24-inch full HD LED monitor, $89.99 (reg. $179.99) PNY 32GB USB flash drive, $6.99 (reg. $17.99)
Jackson power theater chair, $299 (reg. $399) HP OfficeJet 5258 all-in-one printer, $47.87 (reg. $109.87) Night Owl six-channel surveillance system, $299 (reg. $499) Stanley FatMax 1000A jump starter, $49.98 (reg. $79.98) Westlyn seven-piece dining set, $499 (reg. $799)
Diehard work boots, $49.99 (reg. $105) NordicTrac C960i treadmill, $599 (reg. $1499) Craftsman 13-drawer heavy duty ball-bearing three-piece tool chest combo, $349.64 (reg. $669.97) Joola Signature table tennis table, $249 (reg. $499.99)
iPad 10.2 32GB, $250 (reg. $330) Lenovo S340 laptop, $430 (reg. $700)
Google Home Mini, $19 (reg. $49) Beats Solo3 wireless headphones, $129.99 (reg. $299.99) TCL Roku Smart UHD HDR TV, $399.99 (reg. $749.99) Sony 4K Ultra HD blu-ray player, $129.99 (reg. $249.99) PlayStation VR bundle five-game pack, $199.99 (reg. $299.99) Free $200 gift card with activation of iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 All books, buy two get one free
12-pack K-cups, $3.50 Haagen-Dazs ice cream, buy one get one free 50% off toys and games
Apple AirPods with charging case, $129 (reg. $144) Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS), $129 (reg. $199) Samsung 3.1 R60M soundbar, $189 (reg. $299) Vizio 65-inch Class 4K smart TV, $398 (reg. $528) Beats Solo3 wireless headphones, $129 (reg. $199)
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By Madhumita Dutta
Last Updated: Saturday 04 July 2015
"With a small half life, endosulfan does not pose any serious health risk in tropical countries like ours" --Indian delegation at Rotterdam Convention
There were unusually high cancer cases and deformities in Kasargod (Kerala), where for 25 years endosulfan was sprayed on cashew plantations
Photo-Ruhani Kaur
The line was blurred between the official and industry stands
"If people do not use endosulfan properly, why blame endosulfan, blame the users." This was an all-too-familiar spiel the industry dished out when confronted with evidence indicting the pesticide's deadly effect on people.
But this was no industry-speak. It was the official line of the Indian government to block the inclusion of endosulfan in a list of chemicals slated for global information sharing on its health hazards. As ngo observers, we watched with disdain as the Indian government towed the chemical industry line.
At the 4th Conference of Parties of the Rotterdam Convention in Rome, India obstructed putting endosulfan and chrysotile asbestos in the prior informed consent (pic) list, exploiting the consensus process of the convention.The consensus process ensured that voices of developing countries were heard. But now it had become more of a bane. In its 10th year, the Convention was in imminent danger of being rendered ineffective and meaningless.
It used every possible trick--pettifogging, filibuster, even downright lies--to subvert the inclusion of the two substances. India became the butt of many a gibe at the conference corridors for its official delegation's barely disguised intimacy with the unofficial industry delegation. At times the distinction became so blurred that statements of the Indian industry were mistaken for the official position.
While the expert from the Indian delegation touted for discredited science ("with a small half life, endosulfan does not pose any serious health risk in tropical countries like ours") and stated facts contrary to the findings of a 2002 study done by the National Institute of Occupational Health (nioh), the Indian chemical industry was busy circulating the conference room paper from cop3, which outlined India's official objection to the listing. A case in point was a meeting on October 29. In an effort to break the deadlock over India's objections, a side meeting was convened, attended by an official delegate from the Union environment ministry accompanied by representatives from the Indian Chemical Council (icc) and Hindustan Insecticides Limited. The opening intervention for India was made by S Ganeshan of icc, stating that "our objection is purely procedural in nature". But what was this procedural nature about?
India had objected to Thailand's notification on endosulfan, which cited reasons of "intentional misuse" for bringing about regulatory action on endosulfan in Thailand. As per annex ii (d) of the convention, regulatory action brought about by "intentional misuse" could not in itself be an adequate reason to include a chemical in the pic list. India had raised this issue at cop3, where it circulated the conference room paper. Since then the convention secretariat had clarified the legal ambiguity surrounding "intentional misuse" with the United Nations Environment Programme (unep) legal cell, but this was not acceptable to India, and I dare say, to the chemical industry. The icc representative, and not the official delegate, argued against unep's legal interpretation. India did not even have an answer when asked if it would accept endosulfan listing if the "technical legal" objections were sorted out.
On chrysotile asbestos India took refuge in the discredited study of nioh. India argued that "till the time the nioh study is completed, which will be in next two years (2010), we will not be in position to take a decision on listing of chrysotile." Information sought under the Right to Information Act, 2005 revealed the hypocrisy and vested interests behind the study. This supposedly scientific study was being part-sponsored, reviewed and vetted by those who stood to gain or lose from it. Nine independent scientists, who reviewed the interim reports and draft of the study, termed it fundamentally flawed in its design, methodology and execution.
So what did this entire shenanigan signify? It obviously helped India kill the consensus of a majority of parties, mostly from developing nations, to include these chemicals in the pic list. But more importantly, it clearly showed that science was a mere fig leaf to cover the nexus between a colluding government and an avaricious industry.
The writer is with The Other Media, a Chennai-based advocacy organization
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Support from the Start
Healthy happy bairns.
Tag: Civic conversation
“Me, Myself & Amelia”
Scottish Government figures reveal that the number of families that are headed by a single parent in Scotland is 22 per cent. It’s thought that around 90 per cent of these families are headed by a single mother.
This compares to Greece (4.8 per cent), Spain (7.1) and Holland (11.5). Latvia has the highest percentage of one-parent households with 23.3 per cent, with Ireland at 23.2 per cent.
Being a parent is probably one of the most rewarding things I have done with my life to date – but I wouldn’t have coped on my own ( far too selfish) – so I have great admiration for those single parents I know who do cope so well. Sadly, however, statistically children of single parents are more vulnerable for social and health problems than children of two parent families. That is probably largely because many single parents get trapped in poverty and become isolated from supportive networks and opportunities. There are some things that make it easier for single parents to get by – like good quality childcare at a cost that can be afforded, a supportive social network, and opportunities for education, training and work. I am not sure what evidence there is for this but my instinct tells me that children of single mothers also probably do better if they have access to positive male role models.
Organisation like Single Parent Scotland campaign on behalf of single parents and are quick to point out that single parents are a diverse group and add a lot to life in Scotland
Lone Parents play a vital role in Scottish society as parents, carers and contributors to their local community. That so many feel outside the mainstream of economic and social activity, means that Scotland misses out on the potential contribution of citizens who bring valuable insights and experiences.
This is short film – Me, Myself & Amelia – I think gives a very realistic but positive insight into the life of a single mother. It is about three days in the life of Shelley and Amelia. Shelley who is a film maker also helped to make the the short film ‘These are the things that matter to me..’ looking at what parents in Mid and East Lothian think is important in terms of support for parents and families.
Author Steven WrayPosted on November 19, 2011 Categories Civic conversation, UncategorizedTags Civic conversation, single parents
Support from the Start phase 2
Equally Well test sites are due to come to an end in March 2012 – East Lothian has been looking at the lessons from the test site as part of a review of early years services commisssioned by the Support from the Start planning Board. The following represents the current thinking in that review of how the lessons from the test site can be developed in the coming years. The ideas in the following paper will be disccussed and developed further at a conference on the 7th Feburary.
East Lothian Council Champions Early Years
A launch pad for the second phase of Support from the Start
1. The Case for Early Years
We know that getting it right for children and young people, families and carers, from the start, ensures that young children are healthy, happy and ready to succeed in life. To a very large extent, children’s life chances, depend on the quality of experience they have in their first years; the secure and reliable attachments they have with parents and other adults important to them; the relationships they build with other children and within their families and communities; the quality of care they are given by parents and other carers; the richness of the learning opportunities they have; and the support and services which children, parents, families and carers can rely on.
East Lothian Council and its partners in health, the voluntary, third and private sectors have done much in recent years in this area. A key development has been the Support from the Start test site which has been running in some areas of the county. Learning from the outcome of the test site will be used to launch an engagement and partnership approach across the county, for the benefit of all East Lothian’s children.
The main aim is to ensure that East Lothian’s children all get the best possible start in life.
To achieve this we will:
· Promote awareness of the importance of early years for everyone in the county
· Engage with parents, young people and partners to take local action to improve the lives of young children and families
· Raise the profile of East Lothian as a national and international example of a place where people work together to give all young children the best possible start in life
· Create an approach free from jargon and unnecessary red tape which is firmly rooted in our communities
· Do things which fit in well with other council and partner priorities and ways of working
· Be open to and share information about imaginative sources of funding, help and learning about what works
· Work with partners to help local people reach their own solutions
2. Engagement with Local People is Key
We will, with our partners, engage with parents, carers, young people, and other people in the county to find out how they think the quality of life of young children and their families can be improved and work with them over the coming years to take action for improvement. We will engage with them to find ways of working together and supporting each other to ensure all young children:
· Have positive parenting and experience good attachments at an early stage
· Are ready to learn and achieve
· Can access quality child care experiences
· Are healthy & happy
· Are not living in poverty
· Have a good opportunity for play, and
· Are protected from harm
3. Cluster Based Engagement
3.1 To achieve this level of engagement we will establish Support from the Start Link-up groups in each cluster area (East Lothian’s school cluster model). These groups will have close relationships with and be linked to local community planning structures where these exist. Each Link-up group will comprise of, champions from a range of services and organisations from all sectors as well as, parents and carers, and others having an interest in the early years. The Link-up groups should be empowered to engage with any relevant Council or Health department.
3.2 In keeping with the lessons from the evaluation of Support from the Start, Council and Health colleagues on Link-up groups should be regarded as Early Years “Service Champions” who should think and act imaginatively and nimbly to assist local parents and communities to improve the quality of life of young children and their families. Council and Health staff serving in Link-up groups should be given time to devote to this work.
3.3 The link up groups will be supported with administrative time and Public Health Practitioners employed by the NHS will help to establish, facilitate and coordinate the work of each Link-up group. A key role will be to ensure that all parents and carers, especially those who do not have positive experiences of working in groups like these, have a voice.
3.4 In keeping with one of the main messages from “Joining the Dots” there should be a “bias for action” and reporting and scrutiny should be kept to a minimum. The Public Health Practitioners would, however, be expected to ensure that any public monies spent by Link-up groups are properly accounted for. In the establishment phase development funds would remains with the Education and Children’s Services department and be administered by the Public Health Practitioner (s), but this may change to more local arrangement as the groups develop.
3.5 Each cluster based Link-up group will be provided with detailed information on their local area, including population trends and service availability and accessibility. This will be provided by Council and Health information analysis working together. Information would be updated on an annual basis. Updates will include data from the use of the Early Development Instrument (EDI) which will help provide an evidence base for early year’s community development. This data from EDI will be available next year but the establishments of Link-up groups should not wait until this is available. Link up groups should also gather and evaluate information about their own areas.
3.6 Link-up groups will be empowered to discuss how services are currently delivered and to engage with service managers to secure change and innovation to better meet local need where change is required. This is not a “one size fits all” approach. Rather it is an approach which will help tailor services to meet the discrete needs of different communities. There will be challenges made to the current way of doing things in some link-up group areas and service managers and staff will need to be responsive to these challenges.
3.7 To be fully effective, each Link-up group will have access to funding which they can deploy to develop new initiatives in their area, or to adjust or build upon existing provision to achieve the objectives set out in sections one and two above. Link-up groups will be encouraged to secure matching funding from a variety of sources.
4. Governance
Link up groups are accountable directly to the Support from the Start Planning Board and their local community through the locality community planning structures. The chair of each link up group would have a seat at the Support from the Start Planning Board. Each link up group would operate within terms of reference set by the Planning Board but would adopt its own ground rules and procedures. The terms of reference would include ensuring that appropriate representation and reporting is established at ommunity/neighbourhood planning groups where these exist.
Each group would have a “simple rules” process for local champions to access the development fund. During the development phase link up groups will report through the Support from the Start engagement officer to the head of childrens services and the Support from the Start Planning Board. The budget for each group would ibe held by the had of chidlrens services and managed by the public health practitioners who would provide reports to the Support from the Start Planning Board. Arrangements for locally held budgets will be developed in accordance with local need and require approval by the Planning Board.
5. Timescale
5.1 The Public Health Practitioners will seek to establish Link-up groups in each cluster from autumn of 2011. While each group will have their own distinct character and priorities, and while each will develop at a varying pace, learning between each will be important and encouraged.
5.2 A county wide conference will take place in February 2012. This conference will be the formal launch pad for the second phase of Support from the Start, it will bring together the range of parents and partners engaged in each of the Link-up groups, Early Years Champions and elected members. The minister for Children and Early Years, national or international experts in the field will be invited to address the conference.
Ronnie Hill
Head of Children’s Services October 2011
Author Steven WrayPosted on October 27, 2011 Categories Civic conversation, Health & Early Years Network, Service ChampionsTags champions, Civic conversation, phase 2, support from the start
The Year to come
The Scottish Government recently published its spending priorities for the next year. I’ve taken the section on early years and reprdouced it below. There is a lot in it and much to be excited about.
However, it seems odd that the coming year has the promise of being a great period of opportunity for early years and early intervention. I say odd because there is also a lot of fear about the future in the real world. My wife (a nurse) came home this evening with the ‘news’ from the NHS staff grapevine that people on my pay grade in the NHS are to be made redundant. Whether this is real or chinese whisphers it represents the uncertainty which many families feel. Pay freezes and rising bills mean that for families in work things are tighter, and a changing benefits system is a real concern for some of the poorest families. There is little doubt that the next few years are going to be tough for families and services.
What will turn high profile support for early years and early intervention into more resilient families or better support for families that are struggling and prevent families from ‘failing’? Scotland is good at policy, but policy makers need to bring ordinary families with them so that we can all believe that we can contribute to a future Scotland that will be a better place for children.
From the Scottish Spending Review and draft budget document
In 2012-13 we will:
i) Have a greater focus on early years by:
– introducing legislation on the rights of the child and young people;
– consulting on legislation for the early years and early intervention – a draft Children’s Services Bill for introduction later in this parliamentary term;
– introducing an Early Years and Early Intervention Change Fund and working with partners to focus Scottish public sector spend on early intervention, accelerating the implementation of the early years framework
– delivering the next phase of the Play Talk Read programme and developing a national parenting strategy that encourages agencies to work together to support new parents, giving parents the skills they need to best support their children;
In addition, we will develop support for families to meet a range of needs, including a new generation of family centres, flexible childcare options, and support for families in conflict.
ii) Help improve the life chances of vulnerable children and young people by:
– continuing the implementation of Getting it Right for Every Child ensuring that universal services deliver for the most vulnerable children;
– implementing the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 to improve outcomes for children and young people, and their families, who experience the Children’s Hearings System;
– working with partners to strengthen strategy and practice around looked after children and young people, children and young people at risk of going into care and young people who offend, giving a greater focus to earlier and more effective interventions to improve outcomes for some of our most vulnerable children and young people, and their families and communities, and to reduce the bureaucratic burdens on those working with them;
– driving and supporting the development of a competent, confident, valued social services workforce, primarily through the Scottish Social Services Council.
– working with the Care Inspectorate to develop a new integrated children’s services inspection, ready for piloting in 2012; and
– improving guidance for frontline child protection professionals: – on working with children affected by parental substance misuse; in families where disability is a key factor; on assessing the risks for vulnerable children; and on training.
Author Steven WrayPosted on October 4, 2011 October 5, 2011 Categories Civic conversation, Health & Early Years NetworkTags Civic conversation, early years, early years framework, spending review, support from the start
Baby Brain Map
Morag Nicholson – senior health promotion specialist and service champion recently brought this web resource to my attention.
It is an interesting interactive baby brain map site
http://www.zerotothree.org/baby-brain-map.html
Is this the kind of thing that could be promoted to parents in Scotland?
As a 49 year old who considers himself reasonably computer/ Internet literate, I am still very aware of a gulf between my generation and younger generations of people who are growing up immersed in a web based information culture.
I belong to that generation who wear wrist watches even though such single use devices are now completely outmoded. The mobile phone is the new generations wrist watch, just as I automatically put my wrist watch on in the morning my sons turn their mobiles on. In fact its their mobiles that wake them up with their alarm functions.
During some engagement work with parents in Midlothian I asked parents of nursery aged children where they would go for advice and help – the Internet was a very common response.
Author pmclarenPosted on May 19, 2011 Categories Civic conversation, Service Champions, UncategorizedTags champions, Civic conversation, mobile phones; internet
Chief Medical Officer meets East Lothian Children’s Services staff
As part of our agenda of looking at how we can improve outcomes for our most vulnerable children, Children’s Services staff in East Lothian council asked Dr Burns to speak to us about the role of Attachment in Early years and the impact it has on health and outcomes in later life.
It was very inspiring talk. Many of us in Children’s Services are very aware of how important attachment is. The key messages and learning for us were:
· The physiological consequences of poor attachment in relation to brain development and good physical health in adulthood.
· As service providers we need to be aware of the danger of making people passive recipients of services rather than being actively engaged.
This increases their sense of hopelessness and being out of control
A summary of the talk follows below helpfully provided by Vivien McVie (Policy and Planning Officer) Children’s Services. Dr Burns presentation is linked at the bottom of the post
Hopelessness and Life expectancy:
Studies have compared life expectancy in Liverpool, Manchester and Glasgow: there is 60 % excess morbidity in Glasgow – predominantly in four areas: drug-related, alcohol-related, suicide, violence
Susan Everson did a study of men in 1997 which found a connection between increased risks of dying from heart disease (x4) and hopelessness. The reason for this was that the group of men who felt hopeless had laid down more fat in the carotid artery than the others. Thickening of the carotid artery causes blockages in the artery and leads to stroke and death. For a brief summary of the study see: http://atvb.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/short/17/8/1490
What causes the fat to be deposited in the artery?
Hopelessness is stressful. Stress produces cortisol – used for fight or flight reactions. Cortisol causes abdominal fat to be mobilised for use as energy (for use in fight or flight) so when it breaks away, it can end up lining your arteries if it does not get used up (e.g.by running).
Hopelessness may not be acutely stressful but causes ongoing stress – people have been observed to have consistently higher levels of cortisol over the long-term. Only a slight rise can produce damage over the long-term.
A study on re resilience
A study of Jews surviving concentration camps (Aaron Antonovsky) found that while 70 % had the expected poor consequences for health and mental wellbeing, there were 30% who had survived the experience very well. Before their experience in the camps started, these resilient 30% had already developed a sense of coherence in their view of the world, which they had experienced as structured, predictable and explicable, and also had the inner resources to deal with what came next. They felt they could meet things head on and try to purposefully deal with what happened each day – i.e. a sense of self-efficacy, even in such circumstances:
“a feeling that … these demands are seen as challenges, worthy of investment and engagement.”
Causes / Consequences of stress:
People need to experience the world as understandable, manageable and meaningful, or they will experience chronic stress. Tests in Canada showed that the longer a child remained in residential care (“orphanages”) the higher their levels of cortisol were at the end of each day. Tests of adults have shown a link between lack of control in their working lives and higher cortisol levels.
Dr Burns observed in his own working life as a surgeon that people who are manual workers do not heal as fast from wounds, i.e. not the usual 10 days but 12 days to recover from abdominal surgery. This is because these people are not as much in control of their working environment as their bosses and so experience more stress. Another consequence of the resultant higher levels of cortisol is an inflammatory response, slowing down healing and this inflammatory response also leads to heart attack and stroke.
The inflammatory response from stress is compounded if you smoke, and are overweight – if you have all three it is x8 worse.
Inflammation in the arteries causes clots to happen, arteries get ruptured – heart attack follows.
Attachment : Causes/ consequences of stress in children:
Inconsistency in parenting is the most stressful for children (more than consistently abusive/neglectful parenting).
Brains of children who have disordered attachment are affected in three parts with a fourth under discovery:
1) The part of the brain that deals with judgment and decision-making is affected
2) Short-term/working memory is affected
3) Aggression, fear and anxiety are all heightened
When fight or flight dominates, there is no room left for learning or any other type of executive functioning.
Domestic abuse can be experienced in utero and it blocks development of certain parts of the baby’s brain because the baby is stressed and is producing higher levels of cortisol – this affects the genes and so they can pass these defective genes on to their own child.
Further consequences – self-control is inhibited so this affects likelihood of committing crime, getting involved in drug-abuse, earning a steady income. Reaction times are slightly dulled so road traffic accidents are more likely.
Supplied byVivien McVie April 2011
Dr Burns presentation
Harry Burns Presentation 8 March 2011
Author Steven WrayPosted on April 20, 2011 Categories Civic conversation, Health & Early Years Network, Steering GroupTags champions, Civic conversation, Dr Harry Burns, early intervention, early years, health inequality, social work, support from the start1 Comment on Chief Medical Officer meets East Lothian Children’s Services staff
Joining the Dots …
Joining the Dots – A better start for Scotland’s children
AN INDEPENDENT REPORT BY PROFESSOR SUSAN DEACON
?Susan Deacon’s report to the Scottish Government is now available online at :-
www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/343337/0114216.pdf
??Just finished reading the report.
In reflecting on how I might introduce the report, and my reaction to it, for this post; I decided that I could draw on the learning of the amazing authors in P2P at Sanderson’s Wynd. The children (who have published an e-book on Amazon) have been finding interesting words, including ‘wow’ words, as part of their literacy work. Here are my wow words for Susan’s report:-
Punchy,
but definitely not pallid
Sanderson’s Wynd and Whitecraig Primary have pride of place on the front cover of the report with their great outdoor activity and learning photo’s
Steven Wray
Author Steven WrayPosted on March 2, 2011 Categories Civic conversation, UncategorizedTags champions, Civic conversation, early intervention, early years, Readiness for Learning, sandersons wynd, support from the start, susan deacon, Whitecraig
‘These are the things that matter to me…’
A group of parents who use voluntary sector services for families of early years children were supported to make a short film about what made a difference for them and their children. The film was made at Stepping Forward a Sure Start centre in Penicuik.
The idea for the video came from conversations that Susan Deacon had with groups of parents in Mid & East Lothian as part of her evidence gathering for her report to the Education Minister. A previous post ‘Conversations with Susan’ described the content and impact of the discussion she had with parents. Parents were supported by the Media Co-op to make the video. Many thanks to Shelley for uploading the video to YouTube (I still haven’t mastered that)
We will use the video as part of Support from the Start ‘civic conversation’ about health and the early years. Its first public viewing will be to East Lothian councillors.
Author Steven WrayPosted on February 9, 2011 February 13, 2011 Categories Civic conversationTags Civic conversation, early intervention, early years, equally well, First Step, Homestart, Midlothian Sure Start, parents, play, support from the start, susan deacon1 Comment on ‘These are the things that matter to me…’
Conversations with Susan
Susan Deacon, local parent, former MSP and health minister, is an advisor to the Support from the Start planning board, but also has a national role advising the Minister for education and lifelong learning about how Scotland can move closer to the vision of every child having the best possible start.
I was able to spend a good part of the day on Thursday accompanying Susan to a series of sessions with parents who use early years voluntary sector services in Mid & East Lothian. The aim of the sessions was for Susan to have conversations with parents of early years children about what they find useful as support, and what they see as issues. They weren’t ‘consultation’ sessions or ‘focus groups’, and were by no means scientific – they were simply conversations. Parents had the opportunity to tell their stories to a woman with considerable experience of how government and public service works, and a voice loud enough to be heard on a national stage. Susan had the opportunity to listen to, and ask questions of, people who had current first hand experience of being parents who were coping with difficult circumstances.
It was fascinating – belated apologies to the Woodburn Neighbourhood Planning Group, but I couldn’t pull myself away when the conversations over ran the allotted time.
These are my impressions from listening to the conversations
Firstly how incredibly generous people can be with their stories. I think this was partly testament to the fact that the parents who participated obviously had a lot of trust in the staff of the voluntary services which were the context for the conversations. However, I was also struck by how much many of the parents wanted to be able to contribute – to give back, and telling their stories was one way of doing that.
A theme that ran through all of the conversations was services seeing the whole person, not just the presenting problem or the assessed need. Parents wanted to be dealt with as people and not as problems. It was obvious that this was a quality of the voluntary sector services the parents were using that they valued very highly, and sadly it was often stated in contrast to experiences of statutory services.
Another and perhaps related theme was that the way services were delivered seemed to be just as important as what was delivered. In other words a friendly face, a welcome non judgemental manner, and perhaps above all a relationship with a trusted individual were valued by parents as much as the particular type or brand of support they received.
Self- help or peer support was also seen as very important – the opportunity to spend time with others in the same or similar situation was valued highly. This might be as simple as time over a cup of tea to chat, it might be a shared confidence building activities. It might also be the opportunity at the right time to offer support to somebody else, or to take on a helping role – fundraising, advocacy etc.
Another theme was about how people access services. Pride kept coming up as barrier to people actively looking for help – ‘I should be able to cope with this’, or, ‘people will think badly of me because I need help’. Parents valued highly services that reached out and smoothed the path into support and didn’t rely on people crossing the door on their own. There were many stories of how people felt that they had been ‘saved’ because someone had ‘helped them across the door’ or made it easier for them to start accepting support.
On the same theme of access was the importance of rapid support in a crisis, especially access to quality childcare envronments – I was particularly struck by stories of how events -social, psychological, financial and medical, mostly beyond our control can overturn lives often literally overnight, and leave us in a position where it is difficult to be the kind of parent we want to be. I was particularly touched by one woman’s story of having to deal with the acute illness of a loved one and trying to balance this against her desire to maintain the kind of stability she wanted for her small child. She recognised that the stress she was under, and the unpredictability of the demands of treatment, meant that her child was not getting the secure, stable environment she desperately wanted for it. By coincidence, a worker turned up on her door with the offer of a nursery place in a voluntary project that she had applied for before the illness of her loved one. She hadn’thought to ask for help, or been offered it, because of her situation, but the offer of support came as a ‘Godsend’. She feels this helped to provide the stability her child needed and allowed her to focus on dealing with the impact of illness without the additional guilt and stress. Who knows what that simple intervention saved in terms of stress and upset for the child and the parents, what did the alleviation of that stress save in terms of stress induced problems for the parents and child. Certainly her feeling was that both her and her child were ‘saved’ .
Almost all of the parents Susan spoke to stressed the importance of qualitychildcare, as the pre-requisite for making it possible for parents to get the support they need, and this was paticularly so where a child had additional needs. Many parents stressed how they felt their child had been ‘ brought on’ in terms of socialisation, language skills and emotional stability through access to the childcare offered by the services they were using.
Finally, I have been reading lots of information about the economic impact of investment in early years – for every £1 spent on early years £5-£7 can be saved from services that are not needed to address problems in later life. Anybody listening to the conversation Susan had with parents over the course of one day in Mid and East Lothian would have no trouble believing that research.
Many thanks to Stepping Forward, First Step & Dadswork for hosting conversations with Susan.
Author Steven WrayPosted on November 12, 2010 November 12, 2010 Categories Civic conversationTags champions, Civic conversation, health inequality, parents, susan deacon, voluntary sector1 Comment on Conversations with Susan
Civic conversation
Engaging parents, communities and services in the message of early intervention and reducing health inequality has always been seen as of key importance for the test site. We have called the engagement process a ‘civic conversation’.
The following report summarises the first eighteen months of the ‘civic conversation’ and the next steps to be taken in developing the conversation
civic-conversation summary no pics
This version of he report has had some of the photos strippped out to keep the file size down – if you would like a version with pic email me on swray@eastlothian.gov.uk or steven.wray@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Author Steven WrayPosted on November 4, 2010 November 4, 2010 Categories Civic conversation, evaluationTags Civic conversation, health inequality
Reports from GUS
Yesterday Lesley Kelly, dissemination officer for the Growing Up in Scotland survey, gave a presentation about the finding of the survey to staff in Mid & East Lothian with particular reference to readiness for learning and supports for parents.
Lesley gave an overview of the findings from the survey and there was a lively discussion at the end of the session.
For me one of the key findings presented by Lesley was the type of supports that were utilised by parents whose children were not experiencing difficulties. It was clear that parents that were accessing a range of informal and community based supports were also experiencing less health, social and emotional problems in their children. In other words parents using community and family based support seems to support the resilience of children. Strengthening the capacity of community and family based support for parents along with supporting parents who are experincing difficulties to access this type of support seems to me to be good value for money, but will it be be valued an protected in the current climate. The childrens commisioner has released a press statement which raises concerns about how supports for parent can be maintained and enhanced when the pressures are for service reductions.
The other key finding for me was that parents / carers who spend time playing with and reading to their children can influence the childs readiness to learn independant of their income status. So often the message from statistics about health, education well being can seem negative. If you have a low income the dice can seem to be stacked against you statitistically speaking. Here is a different story – it doesnt matter if you are on a low income you can still make a difference for your kids
Her presentation is linked below
GUS presentation for East & Midlothian 28th Oct 2010
Author Steven WrayPosted on October 29, 2010 Categories Health & Early Years Network, Research & Evaluation, UncategorizedTags champions, Civic conversation, early years, emotionl well being, Growing up in scotland, health inequality, Readiness for Learning, support from the start
Dadswork
Early Years Collaborative
Early Years Framework
East Lothian Play Policy
East Lothian School websites
Education Scotland – Early Years
First Step Musselburgh
Fischy Music
Growing Up in Scotland
Health & Well Being in East Lothian Schools
Homestart
National Childbirth Trust
Patchwork EH32
Ready Steady Baby
Roots & Fruits
Scottish Public Health Observatory
Tyne Esk Leader
Calum Price, Heritage Learning Consultant on Parenting Pathway
Steven Wray on Prestonpans
Philippa on Prestonpans
What matters to me ?
Family Support Matters
Working with fathers – research report from AIMH Scotland
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KS1 History
British Saints
Saint George is said to have killed a dragon but the story is probably not entirely true.
This quiz addresses the requirements of the National Curriculum KS1 History for children aged 5, 6 and 7 in years 1 and 2. Specifically this quiz is aimed at the section dealing with historical figures, understanding significant people from history and stories from different historical periods.
As KS1 children develop their understanding of different historical periods, data and key figures, they may learn about certain significant figures from myths, stories, legends or other key historical tales. They will look at stories from different periods, like Ancient Greece and Medieval Britain, and learn about characters from myth and legend. Learning about saints may link in with work on Religious Education, or arise as a teaching point if it happens to be one of the saints' days.
What is a saint?
A geometric shape
A very bad person who does awful things to others
A person acknowledged as holy or virtuous by the Christian faith
A type of flower
A saint is formally recognised by the church as having lived an exceptional faith-based life
Who is the patron saint of England?
St. Geoff
St. Godfrey
St, Gilbert
St. George's Day is the 23rd of April, but is not a national holiday
What was St. George said to have done?
Flown to battle on an eagle
Built a fortress for a king
Captured the moon for a queen
Slayed a dragon and rescued a village
It's unlikely that this ever really happened
The story of St. George could be described as...
A recount
An instruction
Legends are traditional stories which sometimes get confused for historical fact
The patron saint of Scotland is...
St. Ainsley
St. Angus
St. Andrew's Day is the 30th of November and is an official holiday in Scotland
Who was Andrew?
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus
One of the people who discovered Scotland
The man who invented flags
One of the first men on the moon
St. Andrew is also the patron saint of Greece and Russia
Who is the patron saint of Ireland?
St. Percy
St. Patrick's Day is the 17th of March and is a public holiday in Ireland
What was St Patrick said to have done?
Brought the first sheep to Ireland
Invented shamrocks
Invented the colour green
Driven all the snakes out of Ireland
It's more likely that there were no snakes in Ireland to begin with
Who is the patron saint of Wales?
St. Douglas
St. David's Day is celebrated on the 1st of March, but is not a public holiday in Wales
What are traditionally worn to commemorate St. David's Day?
Leeks or daffodils
Onions or daisies
Celery or roses
Asparagus or tulips
On St. David's Day some children in Wales dress in their national costume, which consists of a tall black hat, a white frilled cap and a long dress
Author: Angela Smith
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What is Domain Authority? How Can You Improve it? And Why Is It so Important for Your Website’s Search Engine Rank?
What is domain authority? And how does it affect your search ranking?
In this guide we explain the vital ranking factor in layman’s terms, and hand you the number one strategy to improve your score…
Nov 07, 2018 By Josh Barney
Anybody who owns or manages a website will understand the importance of ranking high on search engines, especially Google.
Search engines provide websites with highly-qualified visitors (somebody who is looking for a specific resolution to a specific problem). Traffic like this is invaluable and as a site owner, you should be doing all you can to appear at the very top of a searchers results.
If you’ve been hunting for ways to do this, you may have come across the term ‘Domain Authority’ (DA) and seen articles that cite how important this score is to your ranking.
In this article, I’m going to translate this slightly-tricky concept into straightforward terms, explain how to measure your Domain Authority and discuss the single best way to improve it.
Let’s start this thing from the top…
What is Domain Authority?
How Can I Get a Domain Authority of 100?
So, What Does a Good Domain Authority Score Look Like?
How is Domain Authority Measured?
How Can You Improve Your Domain Authority?
DA is a score that shows how likely a website is to rank on search engines. The higher your domain authority, the higher you’re likely to rank. It’s that simple.
Scores are rated between 1-100, with 1 being the lowest and 100 being the highest.
Domain authority scores are compiled using a number of key metrics that are super-important to a search engines ranking algorithm (more on this in a minute).
The truth is, no matter how hard you work, you probably will never get a domain authority of 100…
…in fact, only six websites have ever actually achieved the feat, reckon you can guess them? I’ll give you the answer at the end of this article.
To put the difficulty of reaching a domain authority of 100 into perspective, Wikipedia, who appear on the first page of MILLIONS of Google searches, have a domain authority of 92.
There is absolutely no way that I can sit here and dictate to you what a good domain authority score is…
….because it all depends on your website, niche and competition.
Your domain authority shows how likely you are to rank, but that doesn’t mean you need a super-high score to land on the first page of a search engine.
Domain Authority scores are relative and for you to understand what a good score is, you need to do discover yours and compare it with your competitor’s (especially those who are ranking above you).
You might have some competitors in mind already, but these people probably aren’t who you think they are.
Competitors are websites who are targeting the same keywords in the same niche as you, and for you to find them, you need to search for the keyword you’d most like to rank for. When you’ve done this, take all the homepage URL’s from these sites and run them through a domain authority checker, and poof…
…you’ve found your benchmark. Make this your target.
Domain authority measures the ranking strength of a site as a whole, including all of its pages and subdomains.
It’s measured based on a ton of different factors that are fundamental to a search engines algorithm.
Look at domain authority as the entirety of your SEO efforts, but be aware that there are some factors that are completely out of your control. A great example of this is domain age. There is a clear correlation between older sites having higher domain authority than newer ones. So, if you have a brand new website, don’t sweat it. Everyone has been in your position.
One of the most important domain authority measurements are backlinks (links to your site from an external one), particularly from websites with a higher domain authority than yours.
To understand this better, look at the internet like a big wide web (a literal one). The more silk strands that connect to your section of the web, the higher your DA will be. If those strands are particularly strong (sites with higher domain), your score will be even higher.
For example, if you have a relatively new website with a domain authority score of 12 and you gain a backlink from a website with a score of 23, you’re cooking on gas. And, if that same website gains backlinks from three websites with a domain authority of 10, it’s also cranked up the heat.
If you’ve come through this entire guide (particularly the section above) you’re probably super-keen to boost your score. I don’t blame you, we all are.
But, before you open a new tab and start searching for the easiest way to gain a ton of backlinks in a short period of time, be warned, it might do harm than good.
Bad links will damage your DA and when you purchase them, they could come from anywhere.
That’s why the single best way to improve your domain authority is content marketing.
For those of you who don’t know, content marketing looks a little like this article. At its most basic level, it’s content that appeals to a specific audience…
…and when this valuable piece of content reaches somebody (in this audience) who has their own website and they want to reference it, guess what they do? They recommend it via a backlink anchored in their own content.
Content doesn’t just need to be written. You can also use images, audio or video.
Whatever you do, go above and beyond your audience’s needs. Try to make content that is an absolute must-have and your domain authority will grow.
For example, I created a piece of content called I Published 104 Blogs in 124 Days, Here’s How I Never Run Out Of Ideas, and because this content marketing guide was so in depth and thorough, it received a lot of backlinks.
Domain authority is the totality of your SEO efforts, do not ignore it.
The first thing you should do when leaving this article is to discover yours (don’t be disheartened if it’s low!), perform a Google search for the most appropriate keyword for your website and collect the domain authorities of your top keyword competitors.
When you have that number, add on 10 and make that your target. You won’t achieve it overnight, or a month, probably not even in two years, but if you keep pursuing the right strategy, you’ll get there (eventually)…
…and when you do, keep on widening the gap.
I suggest checking your domain authority once a month (I always do it on the 1st, alongside a few other important KPI’s) to make sure you’re moving in the right direction.
What do you think of domain authority? Is there anything you think I’ve missed? Or something you’d like to learn more about? Leave a comment.
BTW: The 6 sites that have achieved a score of 100 are, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, LinkedIn, Pinterest.
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Josh Barney
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Josh is an award winning content marketer and the Director of Content at Einstein Marketer, previously working as a content manager, freelance copywriter and marketer. He writes, edits, proofs and strategises content for Einstein Marketer's agency and their clients, sharing the most successful tactics and strategies with his lovely audience. He hates writing in the third person, follow him on the social links (above) so he can get back to writing as himself.
4 thoughts on “What is Domain Authority? How Can You Improve it? And Why Is It so Important for Your Website’s Search Engine Rank?”
Thanks Josh. What are the other KPIs you check on the 1st of the month? That would be a great checklist to have.
Josh Barney says:
Hey Graeme, thank you for the comment! The DA score is a KPI for the Einstein Marketer website (not any of our other activities). I use a glass wall in our office to write down all the measured KPI’s on the 1st of every month, so everybody can see them! These include:
-Domain Authority
-Alexa Traffic Rank
-Unique Visitors
-Return Visitors (VERY IMPORTANT!!! If nobody is returning, you’ll have to work much harder to constantly attract new people)
-Average Session Duration (on site)
-Bounce Rate
-Organic Traffic
-Traffic from social source (via each social source)
-SimilarWeb rank
-Impressions on Google (via Google search console)
-Follower growth
-Device split percentage (mobile/desktop users)
Using this information, we’re able to do two things:
1. Learn more about the people who are visiting our site so we can improve their experience, target their needs and improve our performance.
2. Strengthen our weaknesses, or drop areas that we’ve seen little growth in.
By doing this once a month, I can accurately measure the growth and development of our website, but most importantly, it helps my productivity! If i had no order or set time to track these KPI’s I would regularly find myself distracted by chasing numbers!
At the start of every month, I look at 1. and 2. above, set a plan and work towards it. All the while, I’ll do everything in my power to avoid looking at the KPI’s.
I hope this answer helps!
Bit of a slow reply, but this was a fantastic response, thank you. Very much appreciated. I’m in the process of trying to set-up various checklists across the marketing and sales areas of the business to try and help keep us on top of things. This is a great contribution to that.
Not a problem Graeme. I hope it’s useful, and good luck!!!
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Bandidos leader shot in El Paso bar dies
Juan Martinez, who police said was president of an El Paso chapter of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club, died Thursday after being shot at an bar Sunday.
Bandidos leader shot in El Paso bar dies Juan Martinez, who police said was president of an El Paso chapter of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club, died Thursday after being shot at an bar Sunday. Check out this story on ElPasoTimes.com: http://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/crime/2017/08/03/bandidos-chapter-leader-dies-following-el-paso-bar-shooting/539039001/
Daniel Borunda, El Paso Times Published 9:21 p.m. MT Aug. 3, 2017 | Updated 10:49 a.m. MT Aug. 4, 2017
Juan Martinez(Photo: Courtesy El Paso Police Department)
The president of an El Paso chapter of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club died Thursday after being shot during a bar brawl Sunday night.
Juan Martinez, 61, had been hospitalized since he and three other men were shot during a fight between biker gangs at Mulligan's Chopped Hog on George Dieter Drive near Trawood Drive, police said.
"It is with great sadness that I pass on this information, Juan/Compa of the Bandidos passed away today," the El Paso Motorcycle Coalition posted on its Facebook page Thursday evening.
The coalition asked for prayers for Martinez's family. Martinez's son also posted on Facebook that his father had died.
Biker arrested in shooting of Bandidos
4 wounded in shooting possibly linked to biker gangs
On Wednesday, El Paso police arrested a Javier Gonzalez, 34, of the Kinfolk Motorcycle Club in connection with the shooting that wounded four members
Gonzalez was booked into the El Paso County jail on four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He remained jailed Thursday under a $650,000 bond.
The other men wounded in the shooting were Ballardo Salcido, 49; Juan Miguel Vega-Rivera, 36; and David Villalobos, 47.
Police had identified Martinez as an El Paso chapter president of the Bandidos during an arrest last year in connection with the assault of members of another biker group.
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The Paris Wife: A Novel (Paperback)
Published: Ballantine Books - November 27th, 2012
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Ten Letters: The Stories Americans Tell Their President (Paperback)
By Eli Saslow
Published: Anchor - August 7th, 2012
I was always curious about the letters from citizens that President Obama reads every day, so when Washington Post writer Saslow's book came out, I was eager to read it. This book explores the lives behind the letters, and shows how Americans are dealing with hard economic times. It turned out to be a very inspiring read. I can't imagine a president not being profoundly affected by the letters. ~ Kathie
This Moose Belongs to Me (Hardcover)
By Oliver Jeffers, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)
Published: Philomel Books - November 13th, 2012
Bestselling author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers delivers another delightful story about a young boy named Wilfred and his moose Marcel.The fun and very creative illustrations make the charming characters come to life.Children who love their pets and the outdoors will enjoy reading “This Moose Belongs To Me” I sure did! ~Kathie
The Hueys in The New Sweater (Hardcover)
Published: Philomel Books - May 24th, 2012
A wonderful message for young children. Author/illustrator Jeffers (Stuck, Up and Down) comes through again with a fresh new series that you will love sharing with your kids. Ages 2-5 ~ Kathie
Then Again (Paperback)
By Diane Keaton, Anna Quindlen (Contributions by)
Published: Random House Trade Paperbacks - May 1st, 2012
Diane Keaton is someone I’ve always enjoyed on screen, so I was pretty sure I would enjoy her memoir—and I was right. Her wit and humor come through brilliantly in her writing. This is more than just the autobiography of an actress—it’s a touching tribute to the author’s mother, whom she adored, and a very real American story most people can identify with. Keaton’s warm authenticity comes through on every page—just what I was hoping for! ~ Kathie
Meet Me at the Moon (Hardcover)
By Gianna Marino
Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - March 29th, 2012
From the plains of Africa comes an enchanting, touching, and beautifully illustrated tale. You will treasure reading this story to your little ones at night. Ages 2-5 ~Kathie
Little Dog Lost: The True Story of a Brave Dog Named Baltic (Hardcover)
By Mônica Carnesi, Mônica Carnesi (Illustrator)
Published: Nancy Paulsen Books - January 5th, 2012
What a wonderful story of a very brave dog who became known as “Baltic”. Lost at sea and rescued by a scientific research vessel’s crew, this true story made news around the world. Author and illustrator Monica Carnesi was inspired to write about the story after hearing of it on NPR. A story your children won’t forget and will be cheering for “Baltic”on every page to survive!~Kathie
Sora and the Cloud (Hardcover)
By Felicia Hoshino
Published: Immedium - January 3rd, 2012
Sora and the Cloud is a enchanting story of a little boy and his new friend “Cloud” both go on an adventure flying high over the city. Author Felicia Hoshino says “I wanted Sora and the Cloud to be bilingual, simply so that both my husband and I could enjoy reading it to our children in each of our native languages; for myself English and for my husband in Japanese.” Beautifully written and illustrated, you will love reading it with your children. ~Kathie
Unlikely Friendships: 47 Remarkable Stories from the Animal Kingdom (Paperback)
By Jennifer S. Holland
Published: Workman Publishing Company - June 21st, 2011
I know we’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but this time you can because the inside of “Unlikely Friendships” by Jennifer S. Holland is just as special as the outside cover. 47 amazing animal stories from all over the world, Ms. Holland, a senior writer for National Geographic magazine shares stories of such tenderness between these “unlikely” animals. Whether or not their friendship comes from pure survival instinct or simply curiosity, the stories are remarkable. One of my favorites is the golden retriever and the koi fish from Oregon. The incredible photography catches special moments that these wonderful animals have found with each other. Looking for a great book for that animal lover in your life, you’ve just found it! :)Kathie
Island of the Blue Dolphins (Paperback)
By Scott O'Dell
Published: HMH Books for Young Readers - February 8th, 2010
This timeless classic is one of my favorites. I remember reading about Karana, the young Indian girl surviving alone on her island, and being totally immersed in her story, as though I was feeling both her strength and isolation. Based on a true story and winner of the Newbery Medal in 1961, it still, to this day, holds the same fascination for me
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By Jamie Ford
Published: Ballantine Books - October 6th, 2009
This is a tender story of family, first loves, and what sadly happened to Japanese Americans in Seattle during World War II. A beautifully written novel that begins with Henry recently widowed and finding himself once again at the Panama Hotel looking back on his life. Henry is Chinese and meets his first love of his life Keiko, who is Japanese. Their friendship is so sweet but abruptly ends when Keiko and her family are evacuated to an internment camp. It’s also a story of a strong father son relationship, with Henry not wanting to repeat past mistakes with his son. With all the local history in this tale it feels very personal - I loved it! ~Kathie
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society: A Novel (Paperback)
By Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows
Published: Dial Press Trade Paperback - May 5th, 2009
I’m starting to believe that books truly find their readers. After seeing this novel several times at the bookstore, and being intrigued by its title, I finally brought it home. The story starts in 1946 when London writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a stranger who lives 30 miles off the north coast of France on the island of Guernsey, then under Nazi occupation. A book Juliet owned and sold ends up with this stranger and through letters their friendship begins. A group of unique characters follow to tell us the story of the "Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society". Juliet’s letters are full of wit and charm, along with bits of history that illuminate this difficult time. Truly a lovely story. ~ Kathie
Sarah's Key (Paperback)
By Tatiana de Rosnay
Published: St. Martin's Griffin - September 30th, 2008
I loved this compelling at times heart wrenching story of a girl named Sarah and her family taken by French police who were arresting Jewish families during the Nazi directed roundup in Paris,1942. A younger brother is hiding in a cupboard for safety and Sarah promises to come back for him. Julia a current day American journalist determined to find out what happened back then discovers how her family has links to that horrible time in French history.This story catches you on the first page and never let’s you go. I didn’t want it to end. ~Kathie
The Arrival (Hardcover)
By Shaun Tan, Shaun Tan (Illustrator)
Published: Arthur A. Levine Books - October 1st, 2007
Every time I look at this amazing book I feel awestruck at its beautiful message— the silent story of a man’s immigration to a new land. Don’t miss this very special graphic novel, from the artistic cover to each wordless page. Ages 10 & up
Moloka'i: A Novel (Paperback)
By Alan Brennert
Published: St. Martin's Griffin - October 4th, 2004
Moloka'i is a heart-breaking novel and storytelling at its best! It follows Rachel, a young Hawai’ian girl whose dreams are broken the day she is taken from her family and sent to Kalaupapa, the quarantined settlement for lepers on the island of Moloka’i. Rich in history and characters, this very special story will stay with you forever. ~ Kathie
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Body temperature has major significance for an animal's physiology. Temperature determines the state of matter and influences the rate of chemical reactions in biotic as well as abiotic systems. The body temperature of active animals generally ranges from —2 °C (freezing point of seawater) to +50 °C (where protein structure becomes unstable). This body temperature range can be even greater for animals in an inactive or dormant state; some can survive temperatures as low as —200 °C or as high as 120 °C!
All animals exchange heat with their environment. The vast majority of animals passively thermoconform to the temperature of their surroundings. However, some manipulate their thermal exchange to thermoregulate their body temperature within reasonably constant limits (typically 35-40 °C) and maintain an appreciable temperature gradient between themselves and the environment.
The thermal environment of an animal is complex. Heat exchange between an animal and its environment occurs by conduction, convection, radiation, and evaporation/condensation (Figure 9). Conduction is direct heat transfer between two solid objects in physical contact. The rate of exchange depends on the area of physical contact, temperature difference, distance the heat must diffuse, and thermal conductive properties. Convection is transfer of heat by fluid movement (liquid or gas), and depends on the surface area, the temperature differential between the fluid and the surface of the solid, and the thickness and conductivity of the convective boundary layer. Forced convection occurs if the fluid movement is a result of external forces (e.g., wind), while free convection is induced by the temperature of the object itself. Radiation transfers heat between two objects that are not in physical contact by electromagnetic waves. The higher the surface temperature of an object, the greater is the
Figure 9 Avenues of thermal exchange between an animal and its environment; conduction, convection, radiation, and evaporation. Photograph by P. Withers.
radiative heat loss. Animals both emit and absorb radiation. Environmental sources of radiation for animals are complex and include direct solar radiation, diffuse scattered radiation, reflected radiation, and infrared radiation from surrounding objects and the ground. The structural and optical properties of an animal's surface are important determinants of its radiative heat load. Evaporative heat loss can be substantial because the latent heat of vaporization is about 2200 kJg-1 (and condensation has an equivalent warming effect). Terrestrial animals lose heat via cutaneous and respiratory evaporation, and may have adaptations to reduce or augment this loss depending on environmental conditions.
Ectothermic animals have no physiological capacity to regulate their body temperature using internal metabolic heat production. They must either thermoconform to their environment, if their environmental temperature is relatively constant or if they can tolerate fluctuations in Tb, or use behavioral regulatory mechanisms to maintain a Tb that is somewhat independent of environmental temperature. For example, many ectothermic reptiles remain largely independent of ambient temperature by using thermoregulatory behaviors such as basking, shuttling between warm and cool microhabitats, and postural adjustments to keep Tb about 36-38 °C. Endothermic animals, such as birds, mammals, and some insects, have physiological control of body temperature (typically 35-42 °C). They utilize heat produced as a by-product of metabolism to maintain their high and constant Tb independent of ambient conditions. Insulating fur and feathers reduces heat flux between endotherms and their environment. Endotherms may also employ behavioral thermoregulatory strategies to reduce the energetic costs of endogenous heat production, especially when the gradient between Tb and Ta is large.
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You can usually find Ella Potts “geeking out about cetaceans,” as she likes to say. Nothing makes this English naturalist happier than spotting a whale, and anyone who has ever traveled with her on our ships can attest to that fact. Her face lights up with an ear-to-ear grin and she starts spouting off a wealth of facts with the most infectious enthusiasm. Her knowledge is vast and when you have marine mammal questions—whether you’re wondering about the evolution of the cetacean brain or the difference between killer whale types—Ella is sure to have answers.
Her love for the ocean—and all its inhabitants—began at a young age while swimming and kayaking in the cold waters off the coast of West Wales. That led her to study biology in college and then earn a master’s degree in environmental biology, conservation and resource management—with a focus on the ocean’s apex predators. Ella can’t imagine a world without dolphins and whales and has put her background to good use helping to protect and conserve these species for generations to come. She has offered her expertise to many critical marine conservancy organizations like ORCA and the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust. She’s even a trained Marine Mammal Medic—that means when whales or dolphins are found stranded on shore Ella’s called upon for her lifesaving skills, like a cetacean superhero!
When Ella isn’t scanning the seas for life from the bow of our ships in places like Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Arctic, she’s busy with ongoing cetacean research projects and presenting public talks to an array of audiences. She’s also an avid photographer and loves capturing images and film of the rare and charismatic species who live around the Isle of Mull, in the Hebrides, where Ella makes her home. Ella approaches exploration with radiant positivity and an activist mindset and we celebrate this advocate of the ocean.
> We asked Ella Potts:
Why do you explore?
I think it is part of the human condition to want to explore new places and push yourself to experience new things, and I’m no different. I know that I’m incredibly lucky that my job allows me to explore some of the most remote spots on the planet and when I reach these places, I spend most of my time thinking about how I might benefit the species and ecosystems that we encounter. It’s not simply about fulfilling my own ambitions for travel or furthering my own experience, but instead about how my visit can have a greater impact.
What is your favorite Lindblad destination?
Antarctica. I think that would be hard to beat. It’s got to be one of the last, truly pristine ecosystems on earth and has a completely ethereal quality to it; with long nights of vibrant colors where the sun never sets and huge ice sculptures everywhere you look. The thing that really makes me love Antarctica is the sheer magnitude of marine life—the seas are so rich with whales and killer whales—it’s incredible!
As we were leaving Elephant Island in February of this year, we passed into a productive area of upwelling and suddenly all around us were whale blows as far as the eye could see – we were in the middle of a huge feeding aggregation of maybe between 150–200 fin whales! It was really personally effective to encounter so many whales like that, it made me think that this might have been a typical scene around many of our world’s oceans in pre-whaling times. To see such an abundance of life in this area, where whales were hunted to such significantly reduced population sizes over the last century, made me feel incredibly hopeful for the future. I’m not ashamed to say that brought a little tear to my eye.
What is the dream exploration you haven’t done… yet?
The place I would really like to go is Baja, California to see the grey whales. Grey whales, like all cetaceans, are super intelligent animals capable of complex cognition. This mental complexity is often visible through their behavior and in Baja we often see lots of curious behaviors from grey whale mothers and calves. It’s something I would love to see in person.
Name a female hero and why.
I’d have to say my granny. She is the one who inspired my love of marine life. She had an incredible adventurous spirit and approached new things with such joy and enthusiasm. She taught me to put positivity into everything I do and to see what I can do for the world and not just what it can do for me. She was, and remains, a huge inspiration to me, and I like to think she would be proud to see what I am doing today.
What is your advice for the next generation of women explorers?
My advice would be to feel empowered that you can have a positive influence on the world around you if you put your mind to it. Work hard, be kind to people and embrace everything. Usually then, everything comes good. But I hope that this advice could be appropriate for anyone, regardless of gender. It would mean the world to me to think that young boys as well as young girls could read this and find it inspirational not because I’m a female explorer, but just because I’m an explorer.
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17/09/2012 2012/581 ESMA proposes remuneration guidelines for firms providing investment services MiFID - Investor Protection, Press Releases Press Release PDF
20/09/2013 2013/1324 ESMA TRV: market conditions improve, as systemic risks persist Risk Analysis & Economics - Markets Infrastructure Investors Press Release PDF
149.46 KB The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published today its Trends, Risks, Vulnerabilities (TRV) Report and a Risk Dashboard for the second quarter of 2013. The TRV examines the performance of securities markets in the first half of 2013, assessing both trends and risks in order to develop a comprehensive picture of systemic and macro-prudential risks in the EU, to assist both national and EU bodies in their risk assessments. ESMA’s TRV contributes to promoting financial stability and enhancing consumer protection by regularly looking into cross-border and cross-sector trends, risks and vulnerabilities, both at the wholesale and retail level. The TRV finds that EU securities markets and investment conditions in the EU have improved for a second quarter in a row since the 4th quarter of 2012, although systemic risk persisted at medium to high levels. Amongst other risk factors, uncertainty remained high due to concerns over funding sources, low interest rates and recent market fluctuations, resulting in increased market risk, while liquidity, credit and contagion risk continue to be significant. Steven Maijoor, ESMA Chair, said: “While the easing of stress in financial markets is a positive sign, systemic risks in the EU remain high and uncertainty in the international market environment has risen. Valuations in securities markets, volatility in fund flows, and continuity issues around financial benchmarks remain a matter of concern. Faced with these issues regulators and market participants should remain vigilant. “ESMA’s work on identifying those risks facing Europe’s securities markets is an important component in the European System of Financial Supervision’s efforts to foster recovery in its markets and promote financial stability.” The TRV identifies the following key trends for the first half of 2013 in EU securities markets: • Securities markets: market conditions improved moderately while issuance was subdued with equity prices declining and inter-bank lending increasing. The second quarter saw an increase in sovereign borrowing costs, and corporate bonds; covered bonds and securitised products were subdued; • Collective investments: asset managers benefited from improved market conditions, mainly driven by bond, equity or alternative funds whereas money market fund assets decreased. Overall, leverage remained moderate but capital inflows were volatile reflecting a decline in investor sentiment; and • Market infrastructures: trading on EU venues increased in early 2013. Central clearing of interest rate swaps continued to grow. Potential continuity issues around financial benchmarks give rise to concerns. Key risks identified in the Report, and published separately in the Risk Dashboard, include: • Liquidity risk: even though policy action helped to reduce liquidity risks in main market segments, others rose, leaving the overall liquidity risk at high levels; • Credit risk: securities markets in the EU saw a reduction in issuance volumes, mainly in asset classes with higher risk and longer maturities. Despite recent debt refinancing, overall credit risk remains high; • Market risk: equity and bond markets risks increased driven by rising concerns over the valuation of assets; and • Contagion risk: the risk of contagion between market segments remained unchanged, while the level of credit default swap exposures declined. In addition, the TRV presents in-depth analyses on four specific topics: • First evidence on the impact of the Short-Selling Regulation on securities markets; • Contagion risks and the network structure of EU CDS exposures; • Overview of the EU UCITS industry; and • Overview of bail-in and contingent capital securities. Next steps As part of its on-going market surveillance, ESMA publishes its TRV semi-annually, complemented by its quarterly risk dashboard.
14/11/2013 2013/1650 ESMA begins preparatory work for new Market Abuse Regime Market Abuse, Market Integrity, Press Releases Press Release PDF
95.26 KB ESMA begins preparatory work for new Market Abuse Regime The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a Discussion Paper setting out its initial views on the implementing measures it will have to develop for the new Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). MAR aims to enhance market integrity and investor protection. It will achieve this by updating and strengthening the existing market abuse framework, by extending its scope to new markets and trading strategies, and by introducing new requirements. The Discussion Paper presents positions and regulatory options on those issues where ESMA will have to develop MAR implementing measures, likely to include Regulatory Technical Standards, Delegated Acts and Guidelines. These implementing measures are of fundamental importance to the new regime, as they set out how MAR’s enlarged scope is to be implemented in practice by market participants, trading platforms, investors, issuers and persons related to financial markets. In developing these regulatory options ESMA, where similar requirements already exist under the current Market Abuse Directive (MAD), has taken into consideration the existing MAD Level 2 texts and ESMA/CESR guidelines to set out the DP positions in light of the extended scope of MAR. This Discussion Paper is based on the version of the MAR Level 1 text agreed by the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission on 24 June 2013. The closing date for responses is Monday 27 January 2014. MAR Policy Areas The DP covers ten sections of MAR where ESMA is expected to have to provide input, these include: • conditions to be met by buyback programmes and stabilization measures to benefit from the exemption from market abuse prohibitions; • arrangement and procedures required for market soundings, from the perspective of both the sounding and the sounded market participants; • indicators and signals of market manipulation; • criteria to establish Accepted Market Practices; • arrangement, systems and procedures to put in place for the purpose of suspicious transactions and order reporting as well as its content and format; • issues relating to public disclosure of inside information and the conditions for delay; • format for insider lists; • issues concerning the reporting and public disclosure of managers’ transactions; • arrangements for fair presentation and disclosure of conflicts of interests by producers and disseminators of investment recommendations; • reporting of violations and related procedures. Next steps ESMA will consider the feedback it receives to this consultation in Q1 2014 and incorporate it in to its full consultation papers on both its draft Technical Standards and Technical Advice to the Commission. The dates for these consultations are will depend on the publication of the final version of MAR. Notes for editors 1. 2013/1649 Discussion Paper - ESMA’s policy orientations on possible implementing measures under the Market Abuse Regulation 2. Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on insider dealing and market manipulation (market abuse) (MAR) 3. ESMA is an independent EU Authority that was established on 1 January 2011 and works closely with the other European Supervisory Authorities responsible for banking (EBA), and insurance and occupational pensions (EIOPA), and the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB). 4. ESMA’s mission is to enhance the protection of investors and promote stable and well-functioning financial markets in the European Union (EU). As an independent institution, ESMA achieves this aim by building a single rule book for EU financial markets and ensuring its consistent application across the EU. ESMA contributes to the regulation of financial services firms with a pan-European reach, either through direct supervision or through the active co-ordination of national supervisory activity. Press Release 2013/1650 Discussion Paper 2013/1649
14/02/2013 2013/215 ESMA issues first risk report on EU securities markets Risk Analysis & Economics - Markets Infrastructure Investors, Press Releases Press Release PDF
01/07/2013 2013/852 ESMA review finds good compliance with EU market abuse rules Market Abuse, Press Releases, Supervisory convergence Press Release PDF
132.09 KB The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a peer review of the supervisory practices EEA national competent authorities (NCAs) apply in enforcing the requirements of the Market Abuse Directive (MAD). The Directive deals with the prevention of the dissemination of misleading information, the breach of reporting obligations and market abuse.
07/02/2014 2014/152 ESMA tells firms to improve their selling practices for complex financial products MiFID - Investor Protection, Warnings and publications for investors Press Release PDF
92.57 KB The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published an Opinion on practices to be observed by investment firms when selling complex financial products to investors. ESMA is issuing this opinion to remind national supervisors and investment firms about the importance of requirements governing selling practices under MiFID (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive).ESMA is issuing this Opinion as it is concerned that firms’ compliance with the MiFID selling practices when selling complex products may have fallen short of expected standards. The concerns relate mainly to the suitability and appropriateness of complex products that are increasingly within the grasp of retail investors. The Opinion sets out ESMA’s minimum expectations with respect to the conduct of firms when selling complex products to retail investors.Steven Maijoor, ESMA Chair, said: “Investment firms increasingly sell complex financial products such as warrants, different types of structured bonds, derivatives and asset-backed securities, which were previously accessible mainly to professional investors, to retail investors.“ESMA is concerned that this trend greatly increases the risk that customers do not understand the risks, costs and expected returns of the products they are buying. Therefore, we believe that it is crucial that investment firms act responsibly and in the best interest of their clients.“The level of concern regarding the risk posed by these products to investor protection when MiFID rules are not fully respected is such that we have also issued an EU-wide warning to investors in order to raise awareness about the risks arising from investing in these types of complex products.” The marketing and sale of complex financial products, in particular to retail investors, is an important investor protection area where ESMA wants to ensure a consistent approach to the application of the MiFID conduct business rules - thereby improving supervisory convergence.The areas covered by the Opinion relate to: firms’ organisation and internal controls; the assessment of the suitability or appropriateness of certain products; disclosures and communications in relation to products; and compliance monitoring of the sales functions.
19/12/2014 2014/1574 ESMA provides implementing rules for MiFID II MiFID - Investor Protection, Press Releases, MiFID - Secondary Markets Press Release PDF
110.55 KB The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published today its final technical advice (TA) and launches a consultation on its draft regulatory technical and implementing standards (RTS/ ITS) regarding the implementation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and Regulation (MiFIR). Both ESMA’s TA and draft RTS translate the MiFID II/MiFIR requirements into practically applicable rules for market participants and national supervisors. The new regulatory framework aims at ensuring that secondary markets are fair, transparent and safe and that investors’ interests are safeguarded when being sold investment products. Steven Maijoor, ESMA Chair, said:“Today’s implementing rules on both secondary markets and investor protection issues reflect ESMA’s desire to achieve the best outcome for market users and investors, taking into account the extensive submissions received from our stakeholders. The advice now goes to the European Commission to use in preparation of its delegated legislation, while our technical standards are open for a second round of consultation. “Once fully implemented, MiFID II will have a significant impact on the EU’s securities markets, its users and infrastructure providers. It will bring greater transparency and improve the overall functioning of markets thus strengthening investors’ trust in the financial sector.”MiFID II to include most financial instruments, trading venues and techniquesMiFID II/MiFIR introduces changes to the functioning of secondary markets, including transparency requirements for a broad range of asset classes; the obligation to trade derivatives on trading venues; requirements for algorithmic and high-frequency-trading and new supervisory tools for commodity derivatives. The key proposals stemming from ESMA’s TA/draft RTS cover the following issues: • increased trade transparency, for non-equity instruments, in particular bonds, derivatives, structured finance products and emission allowances;• a trading obligation for shares and a double volume cap mechanism for shares and equity-like instruments, introducing a major change to the framework for trading these instruments in the Union;• an obligation to trade derivatives on MiFID venues (regulated markets, multilateral (MTFs) or organised trading facilities (OTFs)) only, in line with G20 requirements;• newly introduced position limits and reporting requirements for commodity derivatives;• rules governing high frequency trading, imposing a strict set of organisational requirements on investment firms and trading venues;• provisions regulating access to central counterparties (CCPs), trading venues and benchmarks, designed to increase competition in the Union; and• requirements for a consolidated tape of trading data, including rules for tape providers, reporting, publication and sales of data.MiFID II to improve investor protection ESMA’s TA proposes that the Commission adopts a number of measures that will further the protection of investors across the EU. The main proposals relating to the improved protection of investors, especially retail, include:• clarifications about the circumstances in which portfolio managers can receive research from third parties;• clarifications under which circumstances inducements meet the quality enhancement requirement for the provision of advice;• requirements for investment firms manufacturing and/or distributing financial instruments and structured deposits to have product governance arrangements in place in order to assess the robustness of their manufacture and/or distribution;• requirements for firms to provide clients with details of all costs and charges related to their investment, including cost aggregations, the timing of disclosure (ex-ante and ex-post); information to non-retail clients; the scope of firms subject to this obligation; information on the cumulative effect of costs on the return; • organisational requirements for firms providing investments advice on an independent basis; and• specification of powers for ESMA and national regulators with regards to prohibiting or restricting the marketing and distribution of financial instruments. Next stepsThe TA has been finalised following extensive consultations with stakeholders and will now be sent to the European Commission. ESMA’s draft RTS/ITS, already previously consulted upon, are open for public comment until 2 March 2015. In addition, an open hearing will be held in Paris on 19 February 2015. ESMA will use the input received from the consultations to finalise its draft RTS which will be sent for endorsement to the European Commission by mid-2015, its ITS by January 2016. MiFID II/ MiFIR and its implementing measures will be applicable from 3 January 2017.
27/03/2014 2014/334 ESMA issues good practices for structured retail product governance MiFID - Investor Protection, Innovation and Products Press Release PDF
105.37 KB The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published an opinion on structured retail products, setting out good practices for firms when manufacturing and distributing these products.
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The Fall of Jerusalem
39 nIn the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army came against Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 In the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, on the ninth day of the month, a breach was made in the city. 3 Then all othe officials of the king of Babylon came pand sat in the middle gate: Nergal-sar-ezer of Samgar, Nebu-sar-sekim qthe Rab-saris, Nergal-sar-ezer the Rab-mag, with all the rest of the officers of the king of Babylon. 4 When Zedekiah king of Judah and all the soldiers saw them, they fled, going out of the city at night by way of the king's garden through the gate between the two walls; and they went toward rthe Arabah. 5 But the army of the Chaldeans pursued them and overtook Zedekiah in sthe plains of Jericho. And when they had taken him, they brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, at tRiblah, in the land of Hamath; uand he passed sentence on him. 6 The king of Babylon vslaughtered the sons of Zedekiah at tRiblah before his eyes, and the king of Babylon vslaughtered all the nobles of Judah. 7 wHe put out the eyes of Zedekiah and bound him in chains to take him to Babylon. 8 xThe Chaldeans burned the king's house and the house of the people, yand broke down the walls of Jerusalem. 9 Then zNebuzaradan, the acaptain of the guard, carried into exile to Babylon the rest of the people who were left in the city, bthose who had deserted to him, and the people who remained. 10 Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, cleft in the land of Judah some of the poor people who owned nothing, and gave them vineyards and fields at the same time.
The Lord Delivers Jeremiah
11 Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon gave command concerning Jeremiah through Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, saying, 12 d“Take him, look after him well, and do him no harm, but deal with him as he tells you.” 13 So eNebuzaradan the captain of the guard, Nebushazban the Rab-saris, Nergal-sar-ezer the Rab-mag, eand all the chief officers of the king of Babylon 14 sent and took Jeremiah from fthe court of the guard. They entrusted him to gGedaliah the son of hAhikam, son of iShaphan, that he should take him home. So jhe lived among the people.
15 The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah kwhile he was shut up in the court of the guard: 16 “Go, and say to lEbed-melech the Ethiopian, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: mBehold, I will fulfill my words against this city for harm and nnot for good, and they shall be accomplished before you on that day. 17 But I will deliver you on that day, declares the Lord, and you shall not be given into the hand of the men oof whom you are afraid. 18 For I will surely save you, and you shall not fall by the sword, but you shall have your plife as a prize of war, qbecause you have put your trust in me, declares the Lord.’”
Jeremiah Remains in Judah
40 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord rafter Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had let him go from sRamah, when he took him tbound in chains along with all the captives of Jerusalem and Judah who were being exiled to Babylon. 2 The captain of the guard took Jeremiah and said to him, u“The Lord your God pronounced this disaster against this place. 3 The Lord has brought it about, and has done as he said. vBecause you sinned against the Lord and did not obey his voice, this thing has come upon you. 4 Now, behold, I release you today from tthe chains on your hands. wIf it seems good to you to come with me to Babylon, come, and I will look after you well, wbut if it seems wrong to you to come with me to Babylon, do not come. xSee, the whole land is before you; go wherever you think it good and right to go. 5 If you remain,1 then return to yGedaliah the son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, zwhom the king of Babylon appointed governor of the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people. Or go wherever you think it right to go.” So the captain of the guard gave him an allowance of food and a present, and let him go. 6 Then Jeremiah went to yGedaliah the son of Ahikam, at aMizpah, and lived with him bamong the people cwho were left in the land.
7 dWhen all the captains of the forces in the open country and their men heard that ethe king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah the son of Ahikam governor in the land and had committed to him men, women, and children, those of fthe poorest of the land who had not been taken into exile to Babylon, 8 they went to Gedaliah at aMizpah—gIshmael the son of Nethaniah, hJohanan the son of Kareah, Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth, the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, iJezaniah the son of the Maacathite, they and their men. 9 Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, swore to them and their men, saying, “Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Dwell in the land and serve the king of Babylon, jand it shall be well with you. 10 As for me, I will dwell at aMizpah, to represent you before the Chaldeans who will come to us. But as for you, lgather wine and summer fruits and oil, and store them in your vessels, and dwell in your cities that you have taken.” 11 Likewise, when all the Judeans who were in mMoab and among nthe Ammonites and in oEdom and in other lands heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant in Judah and had appointed Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, as governor over them, 12 pthen all the Judeans returned from all the places to which they had been driven and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah. And they qgathered wine and summer fruits in great abundance.
13 Now rJohanan the son of Kareah and sall the leaders of the forces in the open country came to Gedaliah at Mizpah 14 and said to him, “Do you know that Baalis the king of tthe Ammonites has sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to take your life?” But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam would not believe them. 15 Then Johanan the son of Kareah spoke secretly to Gedaliah at Mizpah, “Please let me go and strike down Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and no one will know it. Why should he take your life, so that all the Judeans who are gathered about you would be scattered, uand the remnant of Judah would perish?” 16 But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam said to Johanan the son of Kareah, “You shall not do this thing, for you are speaking falsely of Ishmael.”
Gedaliah Murdered
41 vIn the seventh month, Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama, of the royal family, one of the chief officers of the king, came with ten men to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, at wMizpah. As they xate bread together there at Mizpah, 2 yIshmael the son of Nethaniah and the ten men with him rose up and struck down Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, with the sword, and killed him, zwhom the king of Babylon had appointed governor in the land. 3 Ishmael also struck down all the Judeans who were with Gedaliah at wMizpah, and the Chaldean soldiers who happened to be there.
4 On the day after the murder of Gedaliah, before anyone knew of it, 5 eighty men arrived from aShechem and bShiloh and cSamaria, with dtheir beards shaved and etheir clothes torn, and dtheir bodies gashed, fbringing grain offerings and incense to present at the temple of the Lord. 6 And Ishmael the son of Nethaniah came out from gMizpah to meet them, weeping as he came. As he met them, he said to them, “Come in to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam.” 7 When they came into the city, Ishmael the son of Nethaniah and the men with him slaughtered them and cast them into a cistern. 8 But there were ten men among them who said to Ishmael, “Do not put us to death, for we have hstores of wheat, barley, oil, and honey hidden in the fields.” So he refrained and did not put them to death with their companions.
9 Now the cistern into which Ishmael had thrown all the bodies of the men whom he had struck down along with1 Gedaliah was the large cistern that iKing Asa had made for defense against iBaasha king of Israel; Ishmael the son of Nethaniah filled it with the slain. 10 Then Ishmael took captive all the rest of the people who were in Mizpah, jthe king's daughters and all the people who were left at Mizpah, whom kNebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, had committed to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam. Ishmael the son of Nethaniah took them captive and set out to cross over to lthe Ammonites.
11 But when mJohanan the son of Kareah and nall the leaders of the forces with him heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done, 12 they took all their men and went to fight against Ishmael the son of Nethaniah. They came upon him at othe great pool that is in pGibeon. 13 And when all the people who were with Ishmael saw Johanan the son of Kareah and qall the leaders of the forces with him, they rejoiced. 14 rSo all the people whom Ishmael had carried away captive from Mizpah turned around and came back, and went to Johanan the son of Kareah. 15 But Ishmael the son of Nethaniah escaped from Johanan with eight men, and went to sthe Ammonites. 16 Then Johanan the son of Kareah and qall the leaders of the forces with him took from Mizpah all the rest of the people whom he had recovered from Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, after he had struck down Gedaliah the son of Ahikam—soldiers, twomen, children, and eunuchs, whom Johanan brought back from uGibeon. 17 And they went and stayed at Geruth vChimham near wBethlehem, intending to go to Egypt 18 because of the Chaldeans. For they were afraid of them, because Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had struck down Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, xwhom the king of Babylon had made governor over the land.
Warning Against Going to Egypt
42 Then yall the commanders of the forces, and zJohanan the son of Kareah and Jezaniah the son of aHoshaiah, and all the people bfrom the least to the greatest, came near 2 and said to Jeremiah the prophet, “Let cour plea for mercy come before you, and dpray to the Lord your God for us, for all ethis remnant—fbecause we are left with but a few, as your eyes see us— 3 that gthe Lord your God may show us the way we should go, and the thing that we should do.” 4 Jeremiah the prophet said to them, “I have heard you. Behold, I will pray to the Lord your God according to your request, and hwhatever the Lord answers you I will tell you. hI will keep nothing back from you.” 5 Then they said to Jeremiah, i“May the Lord be a true and jfaithful witness against us kif we do not act according to all the word lwith which the Lord your God sends you to us. 6 Whether it is good or bad, we will obey the voice of the Lord our God to whom we are sending you, mthat it may be well with us when we obey the voice of the Lord our God.”
7 nAt the end of ten days the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah. 8 Then he summoned zJohanan the son of Kareah and yall the commanders of the forces who were with him, and all the people bfrom the least to the greatest, 9 and said to them, “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, oto whom you sent me to present your plea for mercy before him: 10 If you will remain in this land, pthen I will build you up and not pull you down; I will plant you, and not pluck you up; qfor I relent of the disaster that I did to you. 11 rDo not fear the king of Babylon, rof whom you are afraid. sDo not fear him, declares the Lord, sfor I am with you, to save you and to deliver you from his hand. 12 tI will grant you mercy, that he may have mercy on you and let you remain in your own land. 13 uBut if you say, ‘We will not remain in this land,’ disobeying the voice of the Lord your God 14 and saying, ‘No, vwe will go to the land of Egypt, where we shall not see war or whear the sound of the trumpet or xbe hungry for bread, and we will dwell there,’ 15 then hear the word of the Lord, O remnant of Judah. Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: yIf you set your faces to enter Egypt zand go to live there, 16 then the sword athat you fear shall overtake you there in the land of Egypt, and the famine of which you are afraid shall follow close after you to Egypt, band there you shall die. 17 All the men who set their faces to go to Egypt to live there shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence. They shall have cno remnant or survivor from the disaster that I will bring upon them.
18 “For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: dAs my anger and my wrath were poured out on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so my wrath will be poured out on you when you go to Egypt. eYou shall become an execration, a horror, a curse, and a taunt. You shall see this place no more. 19 The Lord has said to you, O remnant of Judah, f‘Do not go to Egypt.’ gKnow for a certainty that I have warned you this day 20 that you have gone astray at the cost of your lives. hFor you sent me to the Lord your God, saying, h‘Pray for us to the Lord our God, and iwhatever the Lord our God says, declare to us and we will do it.’ 21 And I have this day declared it to you, but you have not obeyed the voice of the Lord your God in anything jthat he sent me to tell you. 22 kNow therefore know for a certainty that you shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence in the place where you desire to go to live.”
Jeremiah Taken to Egypt
43 When Jeremiah finished speaking to all the people all these words of the Lord their God, with which the Lord their God had sent him to them, 2 Azariah the son of lHoshaiah and mJohanan the son of Kareah and nall the insolent men said to Jeremiah, “You are telling a lie. The Lord our God did not send you to say, o‘Do not go to Egypt to live there,’ 3 but pBaruch the son of Neriah qhas set you against us, rto deliver us into the hand of the Chaldeans, that they may kill us or take us into exile in Babylon.” 4 So mJohanan the son of Kareah and all sthe commanders of the forces and all the people did not obey the voice of the Lord, to remain in the land of Judah. 5 But Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces took tall the remnant of Judah who had returned to live in the land of Judah from all the nations to which they had been driven— 6 uthe men, the women, the children, vthe princesses, and every person whom wNebuzaradan the captain of the guard had left with xGedaliah the son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan; also Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch the son of Neriah. 7 And they came into the land of Egypt, for they did not obey the voice of the Lord. And they arrived at yTahpanhes.
8 Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah in yTahpanhes: 9 “Take in your hands large stones and hide them in the mortar in the pavement that is at the entrance to Pharaoh's palace in yTahpanhes, in the sight of the men of Judah, 10 and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will send and take Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, zmy servant, aand I will set his throne above these stones that I have hidden, and he will spread his royal canopy over them. 11 He shall come band strike the land of Egypt, cgiving over to the pestilence those who are doomed to the pestilence, to captivity those who are doomed to captivity, and to the sword those who are doomed to the sword. 12 dI shall kindle a fire ein the temples of the gods of Egypt, and he shall burn them fand carry them away captive. gAnd he shall clean the land of Egypt gas a shepherd cleans his cloak of vermin, and he shall go away from there in peace. 13 He shall break the hobelisks of Heliopolis, which is in the land of Egypt, eand the temples of the gods of Egypt he shall burn with fire.’”
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Norwalk, CT approves new special event permit software
#eventpermit, Industry Events
NORWALK, CT — The city is about to get a new permitting system aimed at making it easier for people to get approvals for events.
The Common Council unanimously approved a 12-month agreement worth up to $28,100 with Event Approvals Inc. for “special permit software,” including installation, App training and configuration services.
“I think this goes a long way,” Council President Tom Livingston, District E, D, said at Tuesday’s meeting. “Their interaction with city hall often sets the tone for everything they do afterward. I think it will help all these organizations.”
Councilman Greg Burnett, at-large, D, said making this electronic will alleviate some of the issues with the system.
“It’s a paper process – I’ll say somewhat awkward (process),” he said. “It’ll be electronic, fine tune the process, customer service friendly.”
According to city code, groups or organizations that want to have a public gathering or a special event that is either on city property or requiring a road closure are required to obtain a permit from the city. These events include carnivals, block parties, fundraisers, parades, exhibitions, assemblies, road races, walk-a-thon and parent-teacher organization programs.
“Depending on the type or scope of event, other city departments may need to review and approve the permit applications to insure all city codes and regulations and state laws are met,” reads a memo from City Clerk Donna King and Karen Del Vecchio, director of information technology.
Those departments can include code enforcement, zoning, public works, health, fire marshal, police and recreation and parks. Events that require additional permits, such as selling alcohol or closing roads can require involving additional agencies and even sometimes approval by the full Common Council.
The process for getting a special event permit is done by hand, King and Del Vecchio said, which can be “confusing, time-consuming and frustrating for event organizers who are required to visit each department in the city for sign-off.”
Mayor Harry Rilling said he hopes the new process will alleviate some of the issues people ran into trying to organize events.
“It was very frustrating for people to have to run to department to department,” he said. “A lot of times they had to take their days off.”
Because of that, King and Del Vecchio said last year they started researching ways to automate the intake and approval process. Event Approvals had “App the features Norwalk needed,” according to King and Del Vecchio.
Once installed, the new system will allow organizers to complete an online application via a web portal and when actions are taken, such as a department approval, the organizer receives an emailed update.
Staff members also have records of what’s been done and notes left by other departments. The system will also produce a common calendar for both staff and the public to keep track of events.
Credit: Kelly Kultys @ hearstmediact.com
Link to article: https://www.ctinsider.com/news/thehour/article/Norwalk-approves-new-special-event-permit-software-14470028.php
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Measure with the right stick (or tape).
"It may be okay to weigh more. We DO more. Charts are just guidelines for the undereducated. Look at the real measurements."—Riding Through Thick & Thin
Melinda Folse
Most of us have grown up with an idea of the “ideal rider’s body." Whether that for you is a size or a number on the scale, maybe it’s time to re-examine your measuring device. Health and fitness experts — and even doctors agree that the better questions to ask include:
- How do you feel?
- Are you healthy?
- Do you have enough energy to do what you want and need to do?
- Are you strong, effective and safe in the barn and the saddle?
- Is your horse happy and healthy?
In a recent media brouhaha over this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition cover girl, Ashley Graham, I listened to the back and forth, between retired 70’s supermodel Cheryl Tiegs telling E! News she wasn't happy with Sports Illustrated's annual Swimsuit Issue featuring "full-figured women." The former S.I. cover girl said that a woman's "waist should be smaller than 35 [inches]," and while she the found Graham's face "beautiful," she didn't think it was "healthy in the long run" to put a curvier model on the magazine's cover. And then came Graham’s rebuttal: "There are too many people thinking they can look at a girl my size and say that we are unhealthy," Graham noted. "You can't, only my doctor can!"
Tiegs later apologized, saying the media distorted what she was trying to say: "I was not equating beauty to weight or size, but unfortunately that is what the media reported in headlines," Tiegs wrote in an open letter to Graham in the Huffington Post. "I was trying to express my concern over media images and the lack of education in America about healthy choices, thus the reference to the 35-inch waist as a guideline to health.” Citing Dr. Oz, Centers for Disease Control, Harvard University, and the American Diabetes Association, Tiegs is not wrong. Just maybe a little bit misguided in that blanket assumption.
In Riding Through Thick &Thin, we offer up all kinds of ways to incorporate “the holy trinity of fitness” into the day-to-day lifestyle of riders who are pressed for time in a way that would actually benefit anyone else as well. Making sure to do something (a little or a lot depending on how much time you can make available) every day — and to have a selection of activities you enjoy — in the three areas of:
Stamina (walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, aerobics, etc.),
Strength (resistance training with weights, bands, barre, core work)
Flexibility (stretching, Yoga, pilates, etc.)
With our daily commitment to the "holy trinity of fitness" we unlock the secret of sneaking up on overall fitness that, when paired with good nutrition, keeps us healthier at any size. It also nukes the “I don’t have time to exercise” excuse for even the busiest superhero.
And, while it’s true that if you commit to getting and staying strong, fit, and healthy, your waist may likely be (or start moving toward) that 35-and-under ideal, to say that’s the marker is just plain short sighted.
So toss out those measuring tapes and size 6 jeans, ignore the haters, whether their concern for your health is true or false, and put your attention on what you’re doing every day to protect your health by getting fit in these three important ways.
Tell me about your fitness routine. You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, melindafolse.com, or email me at mkfolse@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Posted on January 30, 2009 May 19, 2016 by Kathy McShea Erville
What the Purple Tunnel of Doom Teaches Us About Crisis Communications
The gathering on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to watch the swearing-in of President Barack Obama was “the largest pro-government demonstration in U.S. history”, according to one observer. The moment spawned a cottage industry of memorabilia makers, a fascination with Aretha Franklin’s lovely hat and a spirit of goodwill as we wait for an economic recovery program to kick-in.
It also had another curious outcome: social media made a transition from being a force in the campaign to being a force in government. And in that is a story about crisis management for the electronic age.
As one of the members of the new Facebook survivor’s group “The Purple Tunnel of Doom” I can’t help but be fascinated to watch how this story plays out. This social media group’s size has exploded from 150 members at 1:18PM the day Obama was sworn in as President, to over 5,447 members in six days flat.
In a remarkable turn of events, and in the midst of a congressional investigation to sort out the mess, U.S. Senate Sgt at Arms, Terrance William Gainer, has bestowed standing and status on the Facebook group’s founders in an apparent attempt to save face and apologize for stranding thousands of ticket-holders outside the gates at the inaugural ceremony.
So I’ve decided to make this article a diary of sorts which has nibbles of my conventional wisdom of crisis communications 101. It will cover:
What happened, my personal account
The five types of crisis – and where this one fits in
The arc of the story from the media’s POV
From the organization’s perspective
Elements of a short-term crisis strategy
Inaugural 2009 – The purple tunnel of doom; View the slideshow
In case you missed it, on inaugural day thousands of purple ticket holders were herded into the third street tunnel, which snakes under the U.S. Capitol Hill grounds between the House and Senate office buildings. These ticket-holders were led to believe this was the place to be to get admitted to the ceremony by both a herd mentality and at least one flustered police officer looking to clear clogged streets outside the Capitol.
So thousands of would-be inaugural participants clutched their tickets and huddled together into the passageway, inching forward throughout the morning.
We were headed to the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel.
Underground several police vehicles, sirens blaring, and scattered VIP town cars darted through the otherwise closed roadway. Mostly, the cavern was dominated by eager would-be inaugural attendees who seemed to propagate dramatically as the minutes and hours passed. The “tunnel people” were from all across the country, some with kids in tow. I was among them and can report everyone’s spirits were high. At one point, someone started a stadium ‘wave’ from the front of the line the back. Later, another part of the crowd broke into spontaneous song, singing “lean on me.” It was clear it would be a long wait, but a naive confidence still held that the tickets would eventually gain entry for all who held them.
At the same time, something seemed a bit off. The vehicles that passed through careened dangerously close to the crowd for my taste. None of the famed port-a-potties — 7000 strong by press accounts –were in sight. Cell phone and radio signals didn’t work.
Not a single official was directing the masses inside the tunnel or at the entrance in South East. Where Metro and other transit officers had elaborately planned and well executed systems to keep travelers informed on the way into the city, once you hit the pavement things changed dramatically. It was quickly apparent that those in charge of the overall event deployed their security people at the perimeter, and not toward crowd-control and crowd-movement efforts.
So both above and below ground, the channels of human traffic that winded across all roads leading to the ticketed gates and other parts of the Smithsonian Mall were on our own. No bullhorns. No signage. No ticket-checking before gaining entry to a line. Nobody in a vest or uniform to ask questions or direct the confusion. We were on our own.
As the roads in front of the Hilton turned into shoulder to shoulder would-be inaugural attendees, one police officer was captured on a YouTube video directing everyone to the “sidewalks” – which drew a laugh from the crowd – before he directed everyone to the third-street tunnel. Others, like me, entered the tunnel from the House side of the Capitol following the river of a crowd instead of directions from a flustered officer.
Instead of being alarmed at the surreal events, the purple tunnel people tried to be in good humor about their circumstance. We were clinging to the hope that we would somehow get into the ceremony when it the reality was it was next to impossible to do so.
Yet, it appears that the only people who actually got into the Smithsonian Mall to observe the swearing in where those sly enough to recognize the debacle they were in and develop an early exit strategy. Those who succeeded in making their way to the yellow ticketing area found themselves inside the gate. Those who placed trust in their officials or believed a ticket would be honored as a pass inside the gate would be disappointed because everyone else from the tunnel crowd was shut out of the event.
I had my own back-up plan: a trusty transistor radio. Perhaps it was my former credentials as a girl scout, one friend noted. Shortly after 11:00 AM I found myself within sight of the gates at Louisiana and C Streets, SW, and it didn’t look promising. The Capitol dome was visible through the trees on the lawn, and you could barely make out the flags that hung down by the stage. As the clock clicked closer to the 11:30 start-time for the ceremony I tested reception for the radio, put up the antenna and promptly drew a crowd of about 20 new friends cupping their ears and eager to hear what they could not witness: President Obama’s remarkable speech.
THE RUMORS WERE FLYING
Rumors started flying about what had happened and haven’t stopped since:
Did they print up too many tickets, or as one shut-out attendee speculated, were there counterfeit copies made?
Was there a security breach at another gate that demanded the security folks assigned to clear the purple tickets had to go to the other side of the Mall?
Did the Bush motorcade to the Capitol cause a lock-down of Pennsylvania Avenue?
Was the door through the gate large enough to accommodate the people who had to go through?
Did the Secret Service assigned to our gate get stuck in traffic and not show up in time to do their job?
It was an extraordinary break-down in an otherwise uplifting and inspiring day as the nation’s spirits soared with the peaceful transfer of power to Barack Obama and his administration.
After the fact, officials seemed to boast about nobody getting hurt and took pains to pat themselves on the back for a job well done.
But the scary fact is, anyone – with or without a ticket – could have wandered into that tunnel at any time before or during the ceremony. As one commenter noted in a YouTube documentary about the episode, imagine the havoc a terrorist could have caused by joining the crowd under the tunnel bent on exploding something. Almost every official in the U.S. government was above ground yards from where the tunnel passed through. It would have been a tragedy of enormous proportions.
As I pondered all this later that day, I went to the Internet to see what I could find out. It didn’t take long for the blogs to heat up here, here and here. Social media skills that had been honed in electing a President were seamlessly transferred to the task of seeking redress to their elected officials. True to their nature, some organizers in the crowd struck out on Facebook and launched the “Purple Tunnel of Doom” Facebook group. Citizen journalists started posting their accounts on YouTube and just about everywhere on the blogosphere. The main stream media followed at first in a trickle, and then with greater force. What developed was a classic communications crisis, and everyone now got to watch Sen. Diane Feinstein, the head of the Joint Inaugural Committee and the Senate Sgt of Arms and former capital police chief Terrance Gainer face the critics.
Gainer’s out of the gate response was not pretty. He started by blaming the victims and the “bulky coats” of those inside the gate keeping others out. Without apparently researching the available satellite photography showing the size of the crows, he pondered that perhaps 4000 were inconvenienced and patted his team on the back for the 98 percent of satisfied customers. These were classic communications blunders that only served to aggravate the critics.
Calls were flying – some placed by ticket-holders at the gate to friends on the Hill – and it took only two days for Sen. Diane Feinstein the chair of the Joint Inaugural Committee to convene the law enforcement officials and call for a full investigation into the days’ events.
FROM THE MEDIA’S POV
The arc of a media crisis follows predictable patterns.
First, disaster strikes or is announced as impending. By eyewitness accounts, the gates were supposed to open at 9AM, and except for a lucky few who passed through those who lined up at the tunnel did not make it into the event. From the posted YouTube video documentaries, it was clear before the sun rose that a problem was brewing. On the site photos of the bottleneck show a sea of humanity.
Generally, the striking characteristic of this stage of the crisis is the speed of communication. But here the problem was in fact lack of communication. The communication that existed from the participants’ perspective was confined to the rumor mill. The media seemed slow on the uptake here, and the blogs and citizen journalists led the way, complete with a detailed Google Map to pin-point what happened.
It is unknown whether the command-center for the security team was getting any accurate communications about the developing debacle. If the YouTube snapshot of the officer outside the Hilton directing folks to the sidewalks or the tunnel is any clue, it seems that the officials on the ground were operating on an old or misunderstood playbook. Perhaps the officer’s job when he was detailed to that corner in the morning was to keep the streets clear for emergency vehicles. The tunnel idea seemed to be spontaneous. Indeed, SSA Gainer now tells us the tunnel was never supposed to be a place to line up – the plan was for it to be a pedestrian walk-way.
The second stage of a crisis is where the media is the major source of information, even for government. In this age of citizen journalism, it was not the main stream media that got this story first. It was the blogosphere and eye witness accounts loaded up to the Web on Facebook comments, blogs and YouTube videos. The best and earliest online account was at the HuffPost, not the Washington Post. Later, a report in the Washington Post online edition indicates that the Sgt at Arms was only convinced his initial assessments were wrong after some of the victims of the fiasco visited with him and shared video accounts of what happened that were ricocheting all over the Internet.
The chief problem for the government, citizens and media alike at this junction is separating rumors from accurate information.
The third stage is when the media tries to make sense of situation. Here, there is an attempt to place it in a larger perspective. Aside from efforts to remind anyone who asks that Obama and his family had a safe day and no arrests were made of the crowd of visitors over one million strong, this stage seems a bit unfinished.
It is not apparent that the media or the government officials have truly gotten through this stage. How real was the risk of thousands of people stuffed in a tunnel under the grounds of the Capitol? The lack of attention to basic crowd control and event management is troubling on several levels. Some of the commentary in the social media space are asking the right questions and raising the right alarms.
From the perspective of the organization that is at the center of the crisis, communication mavens say there are seven stages in the life-cycle of a crisis:
Anger and aggression
With a plan, you get to skip the first four phases! It is apparent from my perspective that there was no plan. The commentary from SSA Gainer shows that his organization is lumbering through the first four.
Indeed, some Facebook posters have suggested that the aggression phase was actually “passive aggressive” in nature. They posit that the officers at the scene knew people weren’t going to make it in and rather than communicate so ticket-holders could make other arrangements they chose silence because they were afraid of the reaction they’d get from telling the truth.
Today the SAA and Joint Inaugural Committee have entered the realm of damage control. Spurred by the Washington post story, Gainer reached out to the founders of the “Purple Tunnel of Doom” Facebook group, inviting them to a meeting and Committee Chair posting a press release saying an investigation was on.
Reconstructing the events is now underway in what some reports say are endless meetings with the powers that be to get information out on the table and understand what happened from a foundation of facts.
A SHORT-TERM STRATEGY FOR CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS
If you are in the midst of a communication crisis, what you need first and foremost is a short-term strategy. It should have three parts:
Be Accountable
Commit to Change
BE ACCOUNTABLE.
Feel the pain.
Acknowledge that this is a bad situation. Show the emotions anyone would feel. If appropriate, visit those impacted and make it clear their well-being comes first
Accept responsibility.
Do not appear to be covering up. Offer an apology if appropriate
Do not scapegoat
TAKE ACTION.
Bemoaning a lack of resources or blaming others is not recommended. It sounds like whining
Describe a plan: people want an investigation
Involve the community in finding new course, but don’t implicate the community in what happened
Be prepared to respond to why a potentially dangerous situation was not noticed earlier
When you investigate, you need plausible answers to four question groups:
How long has it been going on?
How long have you known about it?
What have you done so far?
Don’t expect secrets to remain secrets
Review your primary source materials – anything that is public record
Examine press reports and social media channels.
Accept responsibility, show concern, and explain that changes will be made so that it will be harder for this situation to happen again
Implement the changes, and monitor their effectiveness
By my count, the U.S. Senate Sgt at Arms has fallen flat on all ten parts of my crisis survivor’s guide, at least in the early stages. With his recent outreach to the Facebook group, it seems he has regained some equilibrium and is starting to dig out.
If you are in the middle of a communications crisis, resist the urge to feel pity for yourself or your predicament. You may feel like a victim of forces beyond your control and burdened by the weight of circumstances you cannot explain.
Remember, the public will judge you on factors that in fact are well within your control:
Your empathy and capacity to care
Your competence, expertise or readiness
Your honesty and openness
Your dedication and commitment
Here’s a footnote: what saved my Inaugural day – my trusty radio – was purchased in the wake of the George Bush Department of Homeland Security warning to those of us who live in the nation’s capitol to go out and buy duck tape and plastic sheeting for our windows to prepare for an attack.
The irony? It seems the draconian post 9-11 security measures were at least partly to blame for me and others missing this historic moment.
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Wally Findlay Galleries Acquires David Findlay Jr Gallery, Expanding Its American Art Presence And Reuniting A Family Legacy
Wally Findlay Galleries has acquired the David Findlay Jr Gallery (DFJG). The galleries will operate together at 724 5th Avenue as Findlay Galleries, a return to the original name used by the Findlay family from 1870 – 1965. The transaction closed on April 1, 2016; terms were not immediately disclosed.
This acquisition gives Wally Findlay Galleries expanded exposure in the market for American art, particularly the post-war period, by bringing the rich experience, collection, and stable of artists of David Findlay Jr Gallery into its operations. Artists and estates represented include: Gaston Lachaise, Steve Wheeler, Herman Maril, John Opper, John Grillo, and Chuang Che. The acquisition also reunites two branches of the same historic Findlay Galleries, divided in the 1960s.
Beginning in 1870, Findlay Galleries made a name for itself bringing to market American artists including Frederic Remington, George Caleb Bingham and Charles Russell. Since the turn of the 20th Century, under the stewardship of Wally Findlay, the focus has been on Impressionists, Post-Impressionists, School of Rouen painters, School of Parispainters including Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Gustave Loiseau, Jean Dufy, Marc Chagall, and the Findlay School of painters including Le Pho, André Hambourg, Vu Cao Dam, Nicola Simbari, Constantin Kluge, and Gaston Sébire.
In the 1930s, David Findlay (Wally’s younger brother) opened a related gallery in New York focusing on American painters while his older brother Wally retained the original family business in Chicago. The two galleries operated under the same name, Findlay Galleries. In 1965, the galleries changed names, reflecting their respective individual owners, to Wally F Galleries and David Findlay Gallery. The representation of American Art would continue with David Findlay Jr Gallery in 1982.
James R. Borynack, Chairman and CEO of Wally Findlay Galleries International commented, “Increasingly, collectors are acquiring across genres. To address this, galleries often expand by adding artists to their collection and the word ‘Modern’ to their name. This acquisition allows us to grow in a smarter way, adding not just American artistic talent and an existing collection, but also the scholarship, experience, and reputation of David Findlay Jr Gallery.”
Lee Findlay Potter, daughter of David B. Findlay, Jr. and descendent of family patriarch William Wadsworth Findlay, added, “This acquisition consolidates and renews the legacy of the Findlay family and our dedication to connoisseurship and sterling customer service. I look forward to expanding our programming with a deeper and broader exploration of the important American artists of the 20th and 21st Centuries.”
About Wally Findlay Galleries
Wally Findlay Galleries is one of the foremost authorities on the French School of Rouen, French Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and Modern Masters. The gallery also represents a stable of global contemporary artists in locations in New York City, Palm Beach, Florida, and affiliates worldwide.
Over the years, Wally Findlay Galleries has showcased many different genres, from French Impressionism, to Fauvism, to Post-impressionism and the School of Paris. During the 1960s and 1970s, Wally Findlay Galleries expanded across the U.S. and internationally, representing European masters while it developed a deep roster of contemporary artists with international recognition.
In 1998 Wally Findlay Galleries International, Inc, was acquired by James R. Borynack, a longtime Findlay executive, whose commitment to the Findlay artists as well as his relentless pursuit of veritable European contemporary artists, has expanded the galleries’ prestige and following.
Today, in addition to offering a strong collection of period works, the gallery represents a group of distinguished contemporary artists, both European and American.
About David Findlay Jr Gallery
David B. Findlay, Jr. established his eponymous gallery in 1982 after working with his father, David Findlay, for ten years. Distinguished by its prescient eye for quality, consistent aesthetic and exploratory spirit, the gallery specializes in premier American paintings and sculpture from the American 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries.
In 1988, Lee Findlay Potter joined her father in operating the gallery and together they produced critically-acclaimed exhibits. In the following decades, Potter Findlay has identified profound mid-century trends, forged relationships with the artists who embodied them, and curated forward-looking exhibits that would receive critical acclaim.
Following David B. Findlay Jr’s passing in 2015, Findlay Potter continued the respected work of her father, and will continue it under the new combined brand.
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Adapt to President Trump's style: Guthrie
'Simply because Obama didn’t formally sign his name doesn’t mean he wasn’t aware of the request or responsible'
Adapt to President Trump's style: Guthrie 'Simply because Obama didn’t formally sign his name doesn’t mean he wasn’t aware of the request or responsible' Check out this story on floridatoday.com: http://on.flatoday.com/2meI7NM
Guest columnist Published 1:03 a.m. ET March 12, 2017
President Donald Trump, whose Twitter account is pictured in late November 2016, now has more than 33 million followers.(Photo: Twitter)
On March 4, President Trump accused former president Barack Obama of wiretapping him. The fact that the charge was made through Trump’s chosen medium, Twitter, an “unpresidential” platform, according to much of the news media, should not alter the substance of the charge.
According to Heat Street, a libertarian-leaning website, the FBI sought permission from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court for surveillance of a server located in Trump Tower on two occasions last year. The first request, which mentioned Trump, was denied. The second, written to omit Trump, was accepted.
If these reports are accurate, the Obama administration was surveilling Trump campaign associates. Who was spied on and how much, and whether the surveillance reports were shared, is unknown. Trump chose to blame Obama directly, and Obama officials have denied that he gave the order, but they pointedly have not denied the existence of the wiretap.
Simply because Obama didn’t formally sign his name doesn’t mean he wasn’t aware of the request or responsible. If Trump was wiretapped, what did Obama know and when?
The Obama administration has a history of sleazy surveillance. The Obama Justice Department went through the phone records of nearly 100 Associated Press reporters in an effort The New York Times called “chilling.” In 2015, the National Security Agency eavesdropped on Israeli leaders, also sweeping up private conversations with U.S. lawmakers, The Wall Street Journal reported.
News outlets obsessed with the non-existent offenses of the Trump campaign vis-à-vis Russia should focus their attention on the Obama administration’s Nixonian view of privacy rights. Our democracy would not long survive if every administration manipulated the FISA court to wiretap its political opponents.
As for Twitter, the news media are going to have to adapt to the president’s style, not vice versa. This president prefers to talk directly to the people and not through the news media. If that’s a source of discomfort to them, they’ve only themselves to blame.
P.H. Guthrie is a contributor to The Federalist and a former Republican campaign operative.
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If the font is for non-network use, up to five (5) users may install the font software on their individual computers as long as the computers are located within the same premises as the main licensee.
This does NOT grant the licensee the right to provide copies of the font software for use on any external computers located outside of his or her primary location.
In the event that the font must be provided to a service bureau, a copy may be installed on the service bureau’s computer for the duration of the production of such project. The font software shall then be removed by the service bureau after all work has been completed, or a separate license must be purchased by that service vendor in order to retain legal use of the font software.
You may utilize these fonts in any type of creative project, whether they are non-commercial or commercial in nature.
You may make one (1) back-up copy of the font software solely for archiving purposes.
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You may not loan, give, rent, sell, duplicate or redistribute any copy or copies of the font software in any manner whatsoever unless you have received express written license to do so. This includes, but is not limited to redistribution on disc media, inclusion in a CD or DVD collection of fonts, electronic distribution via e-mail, posting to the internet via newsgroups, or uploading to font archive sites, nor by any means in which the font software could be obtained by a third party.
You may not modify, alter, de-compile or in any way change the proprietary data in the font software. You may not rename the font file or alter any of the copyright or ownership or descriptive information. If a font contains picture images, such images are the original artwork and exclusive property of Jeffrey N. Levine. These images may not be used, augmented or changed in any way, shape or form in order to comprise proprietary logos, derivative works or any end result which shall cause confusion as to the ownership of these images. Additionally, any use shall not deny Jeffrey N. Levine, his licensees or assigns the rightful income due from the sale of such image fonts by claiming derivative works as original creations.
You may not manufacture merchandise derived from the fonts themselves and created solely for resale purposes. This includes, but is not limited to rubber stamp sets, stickers, die-cut letters (or pictures), stencils, scrapbook kits, dry-transfer [rub-down] lettering or any type of resale merchandise where the font design may be reproduced repeatedly by the purchaser. For merchandise such as stated, a separate royalty license must be negotiated between the font(s) designer (Jeffrey N. Levine) and the merchandise manufacturer before producing such product(s). Any violation of the rights of ownership for the fonts contained in this software via piracy, theft or misappropriation of any artwork images shall be punishable to the fullest extent of the law and may result in both civil and criminal action against the violator.
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All fonts are offered AS-IS. No guarantee or warranty is expressed or implied.
By installing the font(s) on your computer, you accept these terms and take sole responsibility for any consequential or inconsequential damage which may arise from the use of these font(s).
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Embed fonts in your web sites with CSS.
The Fontspring Webfont End User License Agreement
By downloading, installing and/or embedding font software (“Webfont”) offered by Fontspring or its distributors, you (“Licensee”) agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions of this End User Licensing Agreement (“EULA”):
1. Right Granted
Fontspring grants Licensee a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive and non-transferrable license to link the Webfont to Websites using the @font-face selector in CSS files.
2. Requirements and Restrictions
Licensee agrees to abide by the following requirements and restrictions:
a. Licensee must use the Webfont provided by Fontspring under this EULA. Licensee may not link to the full, CFF OpenType or TrueType font designed for desktop installation.
b. Licensee must include the entire commented header in the provided CSS file.
c. The total traffic of the Website(s), measured in pageviews per month, may be no greater than the number of pageviews specified in the Invoice.
d. Licensee may only install the Webfont on Websites that it owns or controls.
e. Licensee may embed Webfont in reports generated by the Website(s), provided that Licensee does not sell the reports for profit.
3. Provision to Third Parties
Licensee may temporarily provide the Font to a producer, publisher or other agent who is working on behalf of the Licensee.
The third party designer, developer, agent, or independent contractor must:
(1) Agree in writing to use the Font exclusively for Licensee's work, according to the terms of this EULA.
(2) Retain no copies of the Font upon completion of the work.
This EULA grants a perpetual license for the rights set forth in Paragraph 1 unless and until the EULA terminates under Paragraph 8. Fontspring will not charge additional fees post purchase, annually or otherwise.
5. Other Usage
Licenses for desktop use, computer applications and games, installable interactive books, software, mobile applications and games, Ebooks and Epubs, product creation websites, website template distribution, website templates, and other uses not allowed by this EULA may be available for an additional fee. Contact Fontspring at support@fontspring.com for more information.
Licensee may not modify the Webfont or create derivative works based upon the Webfont without prior written consent from Fontspring or the owning foundry EXCEPT THAT Licensee may generate files necessary for embedding or linking in accordance with this EULA.
The Webfont is protected by copyright law. The Foundry is the sole, exclusive owner of all intellectual property rights, including rights under copyright and trademark law. Licensee agrees not to use the Webfont in any manner that infringes the intellectual property rights of the Foundry or violates the terms of this EULA. Licensee will be held legally responsible, and indemnifies Fontspring, for any infringements on the foundry's rights caused by failure to abide by the terms of this EULA.
This EULA is effective until terminated. If Licensee fails to comply with any term of this EULA, Fontspring may terminate the EULA with 30 days notice. This EULA will terminate automatically 30 days after the issuance of such notice.
9. Refunds and Disclaimer
Fontspring will, at the User's request, provide a refund for the Font if:
a. The Font has not been used in any published or released work.
b. No more than 30 days have passed since the date of purchase, specified on the Invoice.
c. The Font has been uninstalled and deleted from all Licensee’s computers.
The Product is provided "as is." Fontspring makes no warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Fontspring shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages (including damages from loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, and the like) arising out of the use of or inability to use the product even if Fontspring or the foundry has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to Licensee.
This EULA is governed by the laws of the United States of America and the State of Delaware.
This EULA, in conjunction with the invoice (“Invoice”) that accompanies each Font licensed from Fontspring or its distributors, constitutes the entire agreement between Fontspring and Licensee.
12. Modification
The Parties may modify or amend this EULA in writing.
13. Waiver. The waiver of one breach or default hereunder shall not constitute the waiver of any subsequent breach or default.
Embed fonts in ebooks and portable documents.
The Fontspring Ebook Font End User License Agreement
By downloading, installing and/or embedding font software (“Font”) offered by Fontspring or its distributors, you (“Licensee”) agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions of this End User Licensing Agreement (“EULA”):
Fontspring grants Licensee a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive and non-transferrable license to:
a. Embed the Font into an unlimited number of copies, format types, and subsequent versions of Ebooks.
b. Modify or convert the Font to improve the font's appearance or performance in an Ebook.
a. Licenses may embed the Font in ONLY the number of Ebook titles indicated in the Invoice.
b. When the Licensee uses the Font provided by Fontspring under this EULA, and the Font file is distributed as part of an Ebook, the Font must be embedded within an archive file format that obscures the original data using compression, encryption, or obfuscation. Valid archive formats for the that meet these criteria include, but are not limited to, PDF, EPUB 2.01, EPUB 3, and KF8.
c. The Font must take the form of a non-executable file that is interpreted by e-reading software or e-reading devices.
d. The Font may not be installed in the operating system on which the Ebook runs.
Licenses for Desktop use, @font-face embedding, computer applications and games, installable interactive books, software, mobile applications and games, product creation websites, website template distribution, website templates, and other uses not allowed by this Agreement may be available for an additional fee. Contact Fontspring at support@fontspring.com for more information.
Licensee may not modify the Font files, or create derivative fonts based on the Font without prior written consent from Fontspring or the owning Foundry EXCEPT THAT Licensee may generate files necessary for embedding or linking in accordance with this EULA.
The Font is protected by copyright law. The Foundry is the sole, exclusive owner of all intellectual property rights, including rights under copyright and trademark law. Licensee agrees not to use the Font in any manner that infringes the intellectual property rights of the Foundry or violates the terms of this EULA. Licensee will be held legally responsible, and indemnifies Fontspring, for any infringements on the foundry's rights caused by failure to abide by the terms of this EULA.
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Embed fonts in apps and software.
The Fontspring Application Font End User License Agreement
1. Rights Granted
Fontspring grants Licensee a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive and non-transferable license to:
a. Embed the licensed Font into an unlimited number of copies and subsequent versions of the Application(s) (“App” or “Apps”).
b. Port the app to any other platform or console (iOS, Windows, Android, Linux, Playstation, Xbox, etc.).
c. Subset or convert the Font format to improve the Font’s performance in the App.
a. The number of Monthly Active Users (“MAU”) of the App cannot exceed the number specified in the Invoice. MAU is the number of unique users that have logged in or otherwise used the app in the last 30 days. If the App has no way of monitoring use, Licensee may use “total downloads” as a metric instead.
b. Licensee may not redistribute the Font with the App’s source code.
c. Licensee may not install the Font in the operating system the App runs on.
d. Licensee may not embed the Font in an App that enables an end user to create custom typesetting with the Font (e.g. Photoshop Express for iOS, etc.).
e. Licensee may embed the Font in reports that the App saves or exports, provided that the reports are not sold for profit.
f. Licensee may only embed the Font into Apps that it owns or controls.
The Licensee may temporarily provide the Font to a third party aiding in development or design for the App who is working on behalf of the Licensee.
The third party must:
(1) Agree in writing to use the Font exclusively for Licensee’s work, according to the terms of this EULA.
Licenses for desktop use, @font-face embedding, Ebooks and Epubs, product creation websites, website template distribution, website templates, and other uses not allowed by this Agreement may be available for an additional fee. Contact Fontspring at support@fontspring.com for more information.
Licensee may not modify the Font or create derivative works based upon the Font without prior written consent from Fontspring or the owning Foundry (“Foundry”) EXCEPT THAT Licensee may generate files necessary for embedding or linking in accordance with this EULA.
The Font is protected by copyright law. The Foundry is the sole, exclusive owner of all intellectual property rights, including rights under copyright and trademark law. Licensee agrees not to use the Font in any manner that infringes the intellectual property rights of the Foundry or violates the terms of this EULA. Licensee will be held legally responsible, and indemnifies Fontspring, for any infringements on the Foundry’s rights caused by failure to abide by the terms of this EULA.
Fontspring will, at the User’s request, provide a refund for the Font if:
The Product is provided “as is.” Fontspring makes no warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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FAQs Horns and Backup Alarms
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VIDEO: The best onboard action from Monaco
From clumsy collisions to surprise passes and from flying starts to brushes with the barrier, we round up the best action captured by our onboard cameras in Monte Carlo…
The perfect Monaco getaway
It’s an extremely short squirt off the line to the first corner in Monaco, but all of the drivers knew that those few hundred metres could make or break their races in terms of gaining or losing track position. A few drivers made up one position, but no one got as good a jump as Haas’s Kevin Magnussen, who then threaded the needle between Nico Hulkenberg’s Renault and Daniil Kvyat’s Toro Rosso to move from P11 to P9 behind team mate Romain Grosjean.
Perez the master of his own misfortune
Sergio Perez entered the Monaco weekend looking to extend his grid-best points run to 16 races – and he did his chances no harm by qualifying an excellent P7. But in Monaco small mistakes can have massive consequences, and so it proved for the usually ultra-reliable Mexican, who consolidated his position at the start but then ruined that good work with a misjudgement at the hairpin that saw him run into the back of Carlos Sainz’s Toro Rosso and damage his front wing. An earlier than scheduled stop followed where Perez was fitted with a new nose assembly, dropping him from seventh to 16th and leaving him with a lot of ground to make up. But more on that later…
Monte Carlo and bust
Just as Fernando Alonso would rue his luck at Indianapolis, so his stand-in Jenson Button would for his one-off return to the McLaren cockpit. Having seen his hopes of a fifth consecutive Monaco points finish all but evaporate before qualifying when he was hit with a 15-place grid penalty (undermining a fabulous run to Q3), Button then found himself circulating at the rear of the field for much of Sunday’s race. The Briton then decided on one final roll of the dice on lap 60, trying to take advantage when Pascal Wehrlein lost momentum being lapped by race leader Sebastian Vettel to snatch P18. But the German failed to spot him coming and as the Sauber ended up pinned against the barriers, Button went out with suspension damage, later being awarded a rather meaningless three-place grid drop for causing the collision. No wonder Button said Monaco had not whetted his appetite for any further outings…
Magnussen’s view of the action
On the tight confines of Monaco, it’s easy to become embroiled in someone else's accident, so you can imagine the sigh of relief Haas’s Kevin Magnussen breathed when, having seen Button tip Wehrlein’s car into that somewhat unbelievable side stand, he was able to duck past both cars and continue on his way, no doubt already anticipating a safety car.
Ericsson’s embarrassing exit
Last year, Marcus Ericsson’s Monaco race came to a premature end when he committed the ultimate faux pas of crashing into his team mate, and this year there was a similarly ignominious early exit for the Swede as he crashed out under safety-car conditions. “I had some issues with the brakes overheating behind the safety car,” said Ericsson, who, along with other lapped cars, had just been allowed to overtake the rest of the field when he went off at Ste Devote. “I tried to bring the brake temperature down, but at the same time I had to keep the tyres in the right working window. The combination of overheating brakes and cold tyres made me struggle a lot to stop the car, so I could not avoid sliding into the barriers.” The incident, seen here from cameras on Ericsson's and Vettel's cars, brought the curtain down on a race to forget for Sauber, who had seen Wehrlein’s sister car lying precariously on its side only a few laps earlier.
Ricciardo gets lucky after brush with the barriers
A blistering turn of pace before his pit stop allowed Daniel Ricciardo to overcut both Red Bull team mate Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas and jump from fifth to third, but the Australian nearly blew his shot at a third Monaco podium in four years when he clonked the barriers coming out of Ste Devote following the safety car re-start on lap 67. “It was pretty unexpected when I touched the wall as I didn’t brake late or anything,” explained Ricciardo, who somehow escaped without any damage. “I felt I was quite cautious, but then when I turned I thought ‘the car isn’t turning...’”. As you can see in the video, Bottas did his best to prey on Ricciardo’s lost momentum, but with the Red Bull sticking to the middle of the track, there was no room for the Silver Arrow to slip by. Who knows, maybe in one of 2016’s narrower cars it might have been possible…
Vandoorne crashes out of P10
A Monaco winner in GP2, Stoffel Vandoorne had arguably his strongest weekend of the season so far in the Principality from a pace perspective. After showing extremely well in qualifying before an off at the end of Q2, the Belgian was looking increasingly likely to score McLaren’s first point of the season in the race before another unfortunate meeting with the barriers following the late safety car. “I knew it would be difficult at the restart,” explained Vandoorne, who had Sergio Perez’s ultrasoft-shod Force India (our second camera car) dive inside him while in the process of understeering agonisingly into the wall. “It was hard to get the tyres and brakes up to temperature, and I just had nowhere to go at Turn 1...”
Perez gets it all wrong
Not content with having made it back into the top ten, Perez, keen to make use of his relatively fresh tyres, tried his luck at Rascasse late in the race – only this time the door would be slammed shut rather than left open, as it was when he passed Stroll at the same corner earlier on. Kvyat, who’d retire almost instantly as a result of the contact shown above, described the move as ‘desperate’ and PlayStation-like, and the stewards, whilst not using such hyperbolic tones, agreed, handing Perez, who finished 13th, a 10-second time penalty and two penalty points on his license. “In Monaco there is no way to overtake without taking risks,” said Perez after the race. This was clearly a risk that backfired.
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Intel Corporation Stops Following Moore's Law
By Ashraf EassaFool.com
No matter how microprocessor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) tries to spin it, Moore's Law is dead.
For those unfamiliar with Moore's Law, it essentially says that every two years or so the company would develop new chip manufacturing technologies that allowed its product development teams to cram in far more transistors (and therefore features) into new products while keeping overall product costs flat compared to prior generations (implying a reduction in the cost per transistor).
Image source: Intel.
Based on this definition of Moore's Law, Intel is no longer following it, even as it tries to assure investors otherwise.
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Indeed, not only have transitions to newer manufacturing technologies lengthened for Intel (already violating the "law"), but even when Intel does transition to those newer technologies, manufacturing yields are so poor that product costs go up generation over generation at the beginning of a new manufacturing technology ramp-up.
The "death" of Moore's Law doesn't spell gloom and doom for the personal computer industry, however. There are certainly ways to build more feature-rich and powerful computer chips without relying on transistors getting smaller and cheaper, but it requires a fundamentally different corporate mind-set than the one that Intel seems to have had in the past.
According to recent commentary from Intel executive Murthy Renduchintala, it looks like the company is finally learning to accept the death of Moore's Law.
Focus on better products, not smaller transistors
"We're going to be focused more on the generation by the amount of performance increment it will give us," Renduchintala told PC World. "I don't think generations will be tagged to [manufacturing] node transitions."
Indeed, there are many ways for a chip company to deliver improved performance and features without needing to rely on transistors getting smaller.
For example, Intel's current seventh-generation Core processors are built on a performance-enhanced version of the company's original 14-nanometer technology, called 14-nanometer+. This technology doesn't provide an area reduction compared to the original 14-nanometer technology, but what that enhancement allowed Intel to do is deliver better performance and power efficiency than the sixth-generation Core processors built on the original 14-nanometer technology.
Going forward, it seems that Intel will continue to focus on trying to improve the underlying performance and power-efficiency characteristics of its pre-existing manufacturing technologies. Such improvements should allow the company to build increasingly better products without having to worry about the challenges associated with making transistors smaller (though it does need to worry about making those transistors better).
Furthermore, it's not all about manufacturing technology, either. Even without transitions to newer manufacturing technologies, Intel's chip design teams could make improvements to the underlying chip designs and architectures themselves.
Intel hasn't fully exploited that potential with its seventh-generation Core processors (the changes were mainly in the manufacturing technology an in reworking the circuit designs to use that technology), and it doesn't look like it will be doing much of that with its upcoming eighth-generation Core processors either (reliable leaks suggest that Intel will rely mainly on boosting processor core counts rather than making changes to the cores themselves).
However, in future generations -- now that the company is now explicitly planning around needing to use the same basic chip manufacturing technology (though with performance enhancements) -- Intel might have enough time to plan for more substantive chip design and architectural changes each year.
If Intel can manage to improve both its architectures and the performance characteristics of its manufacturing technologies at an annual clip, then the company should be in a good position to deliver significantly better products to its customers at a regular pace -- always a good thing.
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Ashraf Eassa owns shares of Intel. The Motley Fool recommends Intel. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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6 movies to watch this March
News posted 10:45am on Mon Mar 12, 2018
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STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI (M)
Avaialble from March 28
Here we go once again, off to a galaxy far, far away, for the eighth episode of this much-loved futuristic series. The Republic is under threat from First Order, which is set on domination of the galaxy under Supreme Leader Snoke (Andy Serkis). Daredevil pilot Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) flaunts authority, defying orders from General Leia (the late Carrie Fisher) to thwart a seemingly overwhelming attack on this last bastion of the Republic. He’s a loose cannon, unlike determined Rey (Daisy Ridley, pictured right) – who tracks Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) to a remote island to enlist him in the struggle against First Order.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the universe, Finn (John Boyega, pictured above with Gwendoline Christie’s Captain Phasma) is fighting his own battle. What the film gains from Rian Johnson’s new take on this long-running franchise is a complex character in the form of Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), who is brought to life by an excellent performance from Driver, and an intrepid heroine in Rey, with Ridley reprising her role as the winsome but gallant defender of the Republic.
Rey’s strong connection with Leia’s son Kylo, who has aligned himself with First Order, is powerful and mystical. To have Hamill back as Luke Skywalker in a role he made iconic so many years ago is both touching and reassuring. Also moving to watch is Fisher’s last screen appearance; the Princess Leia of many years ago has matured into a wise commander.
There is something in John Williams’ music that creates a spark of excitement, too; it’s so uplifting, so redolent – a clarion call of adventures still to come.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a truly magnificent cinematic experience.
THOR: RAGNAROK (M)
Available from March 7
New Zealand director Taika Waititi’s Thor sequel – the third in the franchise – is a colourful and humorous instalment that veers from traditional comic book fare with roaring success. Aussie Chris Hemsworth (pictured left) returns as the hero, held prisoner on the other side of the cosmos and pitted against his friend the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) in gladiatorial battle.
The mighty God has lost his long locks and his hammer, but he has bigger problems as his Asgard home is on the brink of Ragnarok – a destructive end.
The blockbuster movie has a refreshingly Antipodean flavour, filmed in Queensland with Cate Blanchett in a deliciously malevolent turn as the power-hungry Hela.
“She’s the whole package,” Hemsworth tells Foxtel Insider of his co-star. “She was excited to work in this type of film. Her kids are fans of Marvel’s world so they were on-set. My kids were there and Taika’s, so it had a nice family buzz to it.”
JUSTICE LEAGUE (M)
Available from March 14
It’s a superhero bonanza, with DC Comics grouping its headlining champions together for a star-studded team-up. Already established allies Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) and Batman (Ben Affleck, both pictured left) recruit The Flash (Ezra Miller, pictured right), Aquaman (Jason Momoa) and Cyborg (Ray Fisher) to help save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions. This offering is grittier than Marvel counterparts but just as action-packed – delivering an exciting launching point for solo flicks.
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (M)
With another all-star line-up, this thriller inspired by Agatha Christie’s novel is an enthralling murder mystery. Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Judi Dench and many more co-star alongside the revered Kenneth Branagh – who pulls double-duty as director and detective Hercule Poirot. The movie is a classic whodunit, updated for modern times with a stellar cast.
PADDINGTON 2 (G)
He may be happily settled living with the Brown family of London, but the polite bear from Peru manages to get himself into even more mischief in this family-friendly sequel.
Paddington has taken to working odd jobs so he can buy a special present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, but the unique gift is stolen. The endearing marmalade-lover must overcome all sorts of hairy situations to expose the thief and get it back.
THE DISASTER ARTIST (M)
The hilarious true story of ‘the best worst movie ever made’ is also a surprisingly sweet ode to friendship. It follows the trials of Tommy Wiseau (James Franco) as he doggedly chases his Hollywood dream.
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Slide too hot to handle
CLOSED: The metal slide outside the Nambour Council Chambers has been closed.
Laura Pettigrew
9th Dec 2019 4:30 PM | Updated: 7:17 PM
A $50,000 metal slide outside the Nambour Library has been closed after complaints of it being too hot to handle.
Councillor Greg Rogerson said the Sunshine Coast Council installed the seven-metre metal slide after looking for ways to make the "sterile environment" in the forecourt of Nambour Council Chambers and outside the library more attractive to children.
"It was decided to put a slippery slide in there because the kids were already sliding down a section of the wall, so it was decided to formalise it," he said.
He said he initially raised concerns about the use of metal but was advised it would be safer than plastic and it would only be the "top of the tube" that would get hot.
"I had put that forward and it was referred to me that it was used all around the world and stainless steel actually dissipates its heat better than the plastic ones," he said.
However, the bottom of the tunnel which is not under the shade becomes exceedingly hot.
"What they failed to understand was at the bottom of the slide… where it flattens out without everything above, is where it gets very very hot," he said.
After "a couple complaints" the slide has been closed but Cr Rogerson said he would fix the problem.
"I'm not shying away from the fact that it is hot, I believe we should put a couple of umbrellas at either end because there are no issues in the middle of the slide," he said.
"We will fix it, there will either be shade cloth or umbrellas."
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HackerAgency and FCB New Zealand Announce Strategic Partnership
Press Release - Seattle, 23 March 2015
Collaboration to focus on direct response marketing and knowledge exchange
Global digital/direct marketing agency HackerAgency announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with FCB New Zealand. The agencies will work together to establish a digital/direct marketing practice in New Zealand to better service global accounts. The partnership expands the global footprint of HackerAgency, which currently serves clients from worldwide offices in Seattle, Munich, Prague, Beijing and Shanghai.
The opportunity to capitalize on both agencies' areas of expertise was the catalyst behind this partnership. HackerAgency brings deep experience in one-to-one marketing, a test-and-learn ethos and a data-focused philosophy to the partnership. FCB New Zealand provides deep strategic insights in consumer behavior change and broad category experience in financial services, auto and retail. The partnership enables both agencies to expand their capabilities through knowledge exchanges and creates the opportunity for joint new-business endeavors.
"We're thrilled to be working with FCB New Zealand to establish what we believe will be a powerful direct marketing practice in the country," said Spyro Kourtis, President and CEO of HackerAgency. "The combined talents of HackerAgency and FCB New Zealand will create an exceptional offering mix for global brands looking to maximize their direct and digital campaigns."
Brian van den Hurk, CEO of FCB New Zealand, added, "HackerAgency is providing clients across the globe with cutting-edge, data-driven CRM systems. This partnership will enable us to expand our offerings to existing clients and bring our joint services to new clients in New Zealand."
About HackerAgency
Founded in 1986, Seattle-based HackerAgency, with offices in Munich, Prague, Beijing and Shanghai, is a global digital/direct marketing agency with expertise across all media channels and a focus on the metrics that matter. Success generating ROI for clients makes HackerAgency a leader in the world of CRM. From "Leads to Loyalty," HackerAgency develops and deploys data-driven strategies and creative that engages and compels customers to take action. Brand-name clients include AT&T, Coca-Cola, Volkswagen, Skoda, One Medical Group, Essence Healthcare, Hyatt, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, AAA, Microsoft and YMCA. Learn more about HackerAgency at www.HAL2L.com.
FCB (Foote, Cone & Belding) is a global, fully integrated marketing communications company with a heritage of creativity and success dating from 1873. Based on a deeply developed understanding of diversified local markets and global cultures, FCB focuses on significantly changing consumer behavior to the benefit of its clients, its people and society. With more than 8,000 people in 120 offices in 80 countries, the company is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG). Learn more at www.FCB.com and follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@FCBglobal) and Facebook (FCB Global).
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The Official Snowden Trailer is Here and it's Unnervingly Sexy
By Darren Orf on at
We saw the first teaser for Oliver Stone’s upcoming true-to-life spy thriller Snowden almost a year ago. But the first official trailer gives us a more complete look at what Oliver North has done to the true story of this decade’s most infamous whistleblower.
Snowden hits all the spy thriller notes with over-the-top surveillance imagery, an obligatory ominous phone call, and a fair amount of hero worship. Despite looks at characters played by Nicolas Cage and Zachary Quinto, the real star of this trailer is Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s super strange Snowden impersonation. It kind of comes off sounding like a constipated Muppet. The only part that upstages the voice is the sex scene featuring Ed Snowden, his girlfriend, and a webcam.
The film hits US cinemas on September 16, 2016. It has no UK cinematic release date at this time. If it’s anything like this trailer it should be a real barf-inducing rollercoaster of distorted history.
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Where to Buy Your Next Pair of Glasses, According to 7 Stylish Women
By Halie LeSavage
I wear my reading glasses more than any other accessory I own. They’re also probably the oldest item I wear regularly. I bought them 10 years ago, and, at that point in time, I wasn’t thinking about how my eyewear would fit in with my personal style—I just needed to see my computer. Sure, they’re practical (square frames from Costco, which I chose because they’d match everything I owned at the time), but they’re not necessarily something I’m excited about every time I put them on. I just never felt compelled to replace them.
That's changed only recently as I’ve started to come across these incredibly stylish women on social media wearing aviators, cat-eyes, and wire-rimmed frames that feel fashionable, on top of being a necessity—part of an outfit, as opposed to simply an afterthought. I'm not just imagining this: The optical eyewear market growing rapidly and is predicted to reach $136 billion in value by 2021. Glasses no longer have to be all utility, and designers know it.
Wanting to upgrade my everyday frames is one thing; sifting through the masses to find the perfect pair is another matter. So I went to the very people who gave me eyewear envy in the first place—fashion editors, designers, models, stylists, creatives—to share their go-to’s for glasses. And it turns out there are plenty of places you can pick up readers with flair, from kitschy vintage cat-eyes to modern acetate frames.
Read on for fashion experts' top suggestions for where I—and really, everyone—should look first for a new pair of glasses.
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For new takes on classics: Indie optical designers
“My go-to eyewear brands are Coco & Breezy, MYKITA and Garrett Leight. Coco & Breezy eyewear is bold, fierce. and cool; MYKITA is featherweight and extremely functional/high-tech merged with playful design; Garrett Leight is the destination for the perfect classics.
“I discovered Coco & Breezy through a mutual friend who told me I should check them out, and I now own a pair that I wear daily—they’re big, golden aviators with transition lenses. MYKITA has been a long-time favorite brand, and I actually worked with them in marketing [while I lived] in Berlin. I remember, when I was running an eyewear blog about eight years ago, attending one of the biggest eyewear trade shows in Europe and discovering Garrett Leight there. Each of these three brands are so genuine and truly put their heart and soul into making some of the best eyewear in the world. I’m personally not a big fan of mass-produced eyewear—or frames from licensed fashion brands, which are often times produced in the same factory, completely disconnected from the actual brand name.
“I personally prefer metal frames, because they’re more adjustable, which generally provides a better fit. I also appreciate a lightweight frame to avoid unnecessary pressure on my nose after a long day.
“People are always worried that trendy glasses will go out of style, but the reality is that eyewear fashion moves SO slow. You’ll most likely need to change glasses for vision before the trend even slows down. I bought a pair of round pink frames from MYKITA seven years ago and I still wear them.” —Babba C Rivera, founder of BY BABBA marketing agency
MYKITA Lite Meja, price upon request, MYKITA
Glasses USA
For cheap frames everyone will compliment you on: GlassesUSA.com (and other eyewear superstores)
“I like to have fun with glasses and consider them an extension of my outfit, so I like everything from '70s-style aviators to thick plastic square frames, depending on the day. My prescription is very, very high, so I make sure the cost of flattening my lenses isn't too crazy. At some places, it is.
“My e-commerce site for eyewear is GlassesUSA.com. It's a massive online superstore with really good eyewear, if you're OK with searching for what you want. I found it through Google. The prices are really low, and—unlike other places—the experience is pretty seamless. It’s simple to plug in my prescription online.
“Quality, obviously, is key with prescription glasses, but I also think choosing a pair that's noticeable is so much more joyful than picking a pair that totally blends in.” —Perrie Samotin, Glamour digital deputy editor
GlassesUSA.com Brutus Eyeglasses, $89, GlassesUSA.com
For the person looking for something different: Vintage boutiques
“I have been shopping at a vintage frames shop called Fabulous Fanny’s [in New York] for the past 13 years. They have a very distinct shopping experience—it's a fantastic curation of vintage and period frames. The sales staff are full of personality and give you very personalized opinions and suggestions. The retail store also doubles as a vintage clothing shop. From time to time, you'll see celebs shopping in there as well.
“I look for lightweight frames that have personality. I tend to stick to one style or tortoiseshell color, but sometimes I surprise myself with a pop of color. I'm also not into high maintenance dressing at all, and don't want to ‘feel’ them on my face. I do have a pair of silver granny-style frames that are super Deco that I sport when I dress in a more illustrative manner—for example: overalls accessorized with a pair of ankle brogues, a neckerchief, and pops of jewelry.” —Nathalie Kirscheh, Glamour creative director
Fabulous Fanny's Gregory, price upon request, Fabulous Fanny's
TheRealReal
For the online-only shopper: Discount designer sites
“I online shop almost exclusively—I just find that I get things personally tailored for me so much quicker, especially as a bigger girl. The same websites I shop at for clothes, I try to get some unique, discounted designer frames: Farfetch, TheRealReal, and The Outnet.
“I always got glasses that my mom would approve from the eye doctor's store. I wasn't really allowed to play with fun frames because they were my one [pair of ] glasses for years! Now I love to have fun and get funky ones that make me feel like a character.
“I look for a variety of different frames—I love round, chunky frames and dainty ones as well. After my last pair, I feel like I have to get glasses that don't bend so easily because I go to the glasses spot weekly to tighten them. I always sleep on them.” —Barbie Ferreira, model
Miu Miu cat-eye eyeglasses, $145, TheRealReal
For budget shoppers with a conscience: Warby Parker
“Warby Parker is far from a well-kept secret anymore—it's just a good service. Since I started wearing glasses regularly, I've gone to the brand pretty much exclusively. Though normally I don't take advantage of its big innovation in the eyewear industry—virtual, try-on-at-home service—and instead go to (gasp) one of its brick-and-mortar locations; I'll spend far too long trying on frames I'd never wear (I do have a soft spot for librarian cat-eyes and celebrity-waving-off-the-paparazzi oversize specs) and eventually settle on some sort of round, acetate style. Checkout takes all of two minutes, and my order arrives at my apartment shortly after. Customer service is responsive, and the price point is comfortable. Plus, people always stop to ask me where I got my glasses.” — Ana Colón, Glamour digital fashion editor
“Buying optical at the eye doctor is so expensive! Warby [Parker] is the best way to get cute optical at a decent price. My life definitely changed when I started getting prescription sunglasses—I have 2 pairs now, and one was part of Warby's Haskell collection for Pride, where they donated proceeds to the Trevor Project and Lambda Legal. I got the red ones and it's really changed how cute I feel out in the sun. And I can see clearly!” — Becca McCharen-Tran, designer at CHROMAT
Warby Parker Jane eyeglasses in Elderflower Crystal, $95, Warby Parker
LA Eyeworks
For the fashion savant: l.a. Eyeworks
“People are so used to me with glasses on that they’ve become my signature. It’s starting to feel weird to not have them on!
“My everyday glasses are Takumi. (I thought they were Lafont for years because I couldn’t read the side when I took off my glasses.) I go to l.a. Eyeworks all the time and have several pairs by them—[they] provided the eyewear for a Wolk Morais fashion show, which I styled, and I fell in love with their glasses while using them for the show! I think the people who work there have great fashion taste.”— Elizabeth Stewart, celebrity stylist
Hemi 101M Black Matte, $415, l.a. Eyeworks
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Travel back in time to one of the cradles of civilisation and see the beginning of the conflict which would last for centuries. Assassin's Creed: Origins is the famous franchise's journey to the very roots, set at a very ...
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Travel back in time to one of the cradles of civilisation and see the beginning of the conflict which would last for centuries. Assassin's Creed: Origins is the famous franchise's journey to the very roots, set at a very interesting time for Ancient Egypt.Join a Medjai Bayek of Siwa on his journey through a spectacular open world and political machinations.
Stunning trip to Ancient Egypt
Assassin's Creed: Origins features a massive map set in the sunny and sandy ancient Egypt of ca. 50 BC. The greatest cities of the time, or venture beyond the safe confines of civilisation and explore the map going towards a landmark you spotted on a horizon. Or you can find yourself walking in Memphis or Alexandria. The great cities are full of NPCs fulfilling their own agendas and routines, giving the locations a semblance of life rarely seen in video games.Wherever you go, the only loading screen you are going to experience will be the launch of the game itself. AC:O offers seamless exploration, maximising your immersion in the world.
Engaging quests
Assassin's Creed: Origins features a non-restrictive quest system instead of discrete missions familiar to the veterans of the AC series. Pick any quest you encounter and solve them immediately, or ditch them mid-way if you find something drawing more of your immediate interest.Conduct investigations, case your targets, participate in faction conflicts. The quests of AC:O will be small stories unto themselves, painting a living world for you to take in.
Dynamic combat
Combat in Origins improves and revamps everything you've learned to expect from Assassin's Creed combat. Combine quick dodges, well-timed shield parries, light and heavy attacks in a crisp and responsive combat system based on hitboxes instead of animations. Handle groups of enemies attacking at once. Switch weapons to account for armour or lack thereof, each tool of your trade with unique traits and moves for you to use. Relying on counters will not cut it this time.AC: Origins also features a loot system allowing you to customise your playstyle, and directing your progression with clear improvements to your combat effectiveness. Diversify your arsenal with weapons of several rarities. You can't expect a sword to serve you well against an armoured opponent now, can you?
The protagonist of AC: Origins is a man called Bayek, a Medjay hailing from the oasis known as Siwa. He get tangled up in a conflict between Caesar, Cleopatra, and Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator. Bayek is married to an agent of Cleopatra, Aya, and their relationship is one of the central pieces of the narrative. Among the Medjay's allies is an eagle Senu, serving as his eyes and ears during the game, scouting out the locations and pointing out points of interest, an essential role considering AC:O has no minimap, leaving only a compass to guide you.
Assassin's Creed: Origins (PC) is the first entry into the famous franchise after a year-long break, coming out refreshed and ready to take on new challenges and a new time period opening many possibilities for the story.
Assassin's Creed: Origins features
Stunning open world - Origins features a fully open-world environment with seamless transitions between regions to make exploration a blast
Highly dynamic combat - dodge, parry, switch weapons, figure out how to defeats bosses and groups of enemies
Quests, not missions - you are no longer bound to complete the mission. Drop it midway and do something, return where you feel like it
Skills and loot - Origins introduces elements of the RPG genre by abilities to unlock with EXP and varied loot to get from enemies, environment, and shops
Fascinating setting - the late days of Ancient Egypt are ripe with political and social strife, with massive cities like Alexandria or Memphis as the highlights
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Ultimate Chicken Horse Indie Game Review
March 15, 2016 Adam Mortensen 0 Comments 2016, Clever Endeavour Games
Geeky Hobbies would like to thank Clever Endeavour Games for the review copy of Ultimate Chicken Horse that was used for this review. Other than receiving a free copy of the game to review, we at Geeky Hobbies received no other compensation for this review. Receiving the review copy for free had no impact on the content of this review or the final score.
What Is Ultimate Chicken Horse?
Ultimate Chicken Horse is a competitive party platformer game that lets you build the level as you play and mess with your friends. A game of Ultimate Chicken Horse is played over several rounds. At first, you are given a bare-bones level (sometimes just a platform to stand on, a huge gap, and another platform to get to to complete the level) but each player is also given the chance to select one object (a trap, hazard, set of stairs, spring, or one of many other possibilities) and place it where they’d like in the level. There are two different modes of play which affect the object choices that will be available to you and your opponents. Creative mode lets you choose from the entire catalog of object options while party mode gives all players the choice of four objects and the first player to select each object gets to determine where to place it (the rest of the players will have to pick from the other, usually lesser options).
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Once all players have selected their objects and placed them into the level, everybody tries to complete the level without dying. If all players successfully make it to the finish line, no points are awarded and the round is considered a draw. Zero points are also given out if nobody successfully makes it to the end. However, if a player successfully completes the level and at least one other player fails, they will receive points for finishing. Points are also given out to players who put out the objects that knock out other players (and stop them from finishing the level) and as a way for “underdogs” to catch up.
Once all the points are given out (if any), a new round begins with each player selecting and placing another object into the level (all objects from previous rounds are kept in the level unless they are destroyed by a bomb object). They then attempt to complete the level again (with the new obstacles included) and points are given out. Play continues in the exact same way until either one player has scored enough points for the win or the maximum amount of rounds have been played (in which case the player with the most points wins).
Ultimate Chicken Horse includes nine different levels (some of which you have to unlock to play though). The game does not offer single-player (since it really wouldn’t work as a single-player game) but does have local and online multiplayer options (online had a bug which made it unplayable at launch but that has since been fixed). Up to four players can play locally or online.
Ultimate Chicken Horse Review
As a gamer who likes platformers and multiplayer party games, Ultimate Chicken Horse was pretty much made for me. I loved the concept from the second I saw it on Steam’s list of upcoming games and I knew I had to give it a try. After playing the game for a few hours, I can already tell that Ultimate Chicken Horse is a game that I am going to come back to time and time again to spend a fun hour or two. It isn’t a game you are going to play for five hours straight but in small doses, it is a very fun time.
There aren’t very many negatives with Ultimate Chicken Horse but let’s just get the few of them out of the way right away. First of all, while this isn’t really that big of a negative since it probably wouldn’t be very fun anyways, the lack of single-player still has to be on the list. Most likely the computer player would either be an idiot or an unbeatable force (it has to be really hard to program a computer player in a game like this) but players who have nobody to play with locally and hate playing online are out of luck in this game (I know that is a small minority though) and should not purchase it.
Other than that, the only negatives for Ultimate Chicken Horse are one small scoring decision I don’t agree with (I feel that underdog gives out too many points to the trailing player), one addition I would make to scoring (adding either a slight reward for finishing much faster than your opponents or a timer that starts once one player has finished and all their opponents must finish the course before time expires or they will fail the round), and the wish for a few more levels (though nine different levels is definitely a solid amount).
Unless you have nobody to play with locally and hate playing online, those negatives are not severe at all and everything else about Ultimate Chicken Horse is great. The presentation is awesome. The game has a very cute cartoony, almost hand-drawn like art style that I love. The characters are adorable and I can’t even decide which one is the cutest. The sound effects are cute as well and the soundtrack is pretty darn catchy. Everything about the presentation will definitely appeal to both children and children at heart (like me).
Also, for a game that lets you edit a level on the fly, Ultimate Chicken Horse is surprisingly easy to use. All you have to do is select an object to use, move the object to an acceptable location, and place it. Since you are building the level yourself, the difficulty of the game itself is very flexible. Kids can construct relatively easy levels that they can complete while masochists can make levels that can compete with Super Meat Boy on the platforming difficulty scale. If you really like to mess with your friends, you can even technically sometimes make a level that is impossible to complete just so your friends can’t get those precious points and steal your lead. The messing with your friends mechanics are very fun though if you are playing with an overly competitive person, they can relatively easily mess with everyone else so that nobody can overtake their lead (they can use a bomb to destroy helpful objects, set up nearly impossible obstacles and traps, etc.). A lot of the fun of the game is messing with your friends and making the most ridiculously difficult level that you can.
Ultimate Chicken Horse is priced at $14.99 which I feel is a very fair price, especially if you have friends to play with locally (online is fine but the game is funner if you play it in person). The game is more of a play for an hour or two every few weeks type of game but you will probably easily get 20-30 hours out of it by the time you get sick of it (and even then a few weeks or months down the road you will probably be itching to play it again).
Final Thoughts and Recommendations
Ultimate Chicken Horse is a very fun party platformer game to mess with your friends. While it doesn’t quite have the same amount of depth (though it does offer a lot of different level elements to play with), it is kind of a simplified Mario Maker for PC where you build the level on the fly. If that sounds like fun to you and you have a few friends to play with, I highly recommend Ultimate Chicken Horse. It is one of the best multiplayer games I have played in awhile.
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Reviewer: Adam Mortensen
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Release Date: March 4, 2016Genres: Multiplayer, PlatformerSystem: PC (Steam) and eventually Xbox One, PS4, and Wii UESRB Rating: Everyone 10+Developer: Clever Endeavour GamesPublisher: Clever Endeavour GamesPros:
Very fun to build your own course and mess with your friends.
Great presentation, art, and music.
Only a multiplayer game either locally or online so players who don't like multiplayer are out of luck (but single-player probably wouldn't be very fun anyway).
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U.K. fines Sony for 2011 PSN hack
By Connor Sheridan 2013-01-24T17:20:18.23Z
SCEE plans to appeal £250,000 fine
"If you are responsible for so many payment card details and log-in details then keeping that personal data secure has to be your priority," David Smith, deputy commissioner and director of data protection at the ICO, told BBC. "In this case that just didn't happen, and when the database was targeted--albeit in a determined criminal attack--the security measures in place were simply not good enough."
Smith said Sony, a company which "trades on its technical expertise," had no excuse for not employing better security measures.
Sony released a statement to CVG saying it "strongly disagrees" with the decision, which it plans to appeal:
"PlayStation Europe notes that the ICO recognises Sony was the victim of 'a focused and determined criminal attack' and that 'there is no evidence that encrypted payment card details were accessed', and that 'personal data is unlikely to have been used for fraudulent purposes'."
Meanwhile, neither side addressed the pain and suffering we poor gamers endured in the nearly month-long period of PSN downtime after the attacks. Oh, woe was us.
Connor Sheridan
One of GR+'s news crew, Connor also writes features from time to time and does a lil' streamin'-streamin' on the side. Chrom is his husband and nothing will ever come between them.
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Somalia: Al-Shabab leader lashes out at Kenya over maritime dispute
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The leader of Somali Islamist group Al-Shabaab, Ahmed Diriye, issued a rare audio message on Thursday night, accusing the West of pillaging the country's natural resources and criticizing Kenya's claim on disputed maritime waters.
The message, his first audio missive since 2016, refers to recent events such as contentious elections in the semi-autonomous state of Jubaland at the end of August.
OIL WELLS
"There seems to be an increase in the invasion led by the United States and Britain," Diriye said in the 20-minute message circulated on pro-Shabaab websites.
"Hostility by Christians against Muslim society has increased. The objective of this hostility is to loot the oil wells in the country and other natural resources such as fish, and to hand our oceans over to Kenya and Ethiopia," he said.
Kenya and Ethiopia are both parts of the African Union's peacekeeping mission in Somalia, Amisom, which has been deployed since 2007 to support the fragile central government and played a key role in pushing the Shabaab out of much of southern Somalia.
Diriye, who succeeded Ahmed Godan after he was killed in an American drone strike in September 2014, in particular, criticized Kenya, which is involved in a diplomatic spat over its maritime border with Somalia with possibly lucrative Indian Ocean oil and gas reserves at stake.
The disputed region covers more than 100,000 square kilometers where Kenya has already granted exploration permits for three oil blocks, a move the Somalis are contesting.
Somalia has taken the case to the International Court of Justice, the UN's highest court, which will begin hearing it in November.
ICJ DECISION
"We are informing our Muslim nation that the Mujahideen will never accept, and are against any decision made by the so-called International Criminal Court," said Diriye.
"We tell the world that we don't compromise on our oceans and we need our society to be aware that Kenya has already engulfed a large swathe of our territory before aiming for the maritime claim."
Al-Shabaab considers that part of north-eastern Kenya -- historically inhabited by ethnic Somalis -- should be returned to Somalia.
Since Kenyan forces deployed to Somalia in 2011, the Shabaab has carried out several deadly attacks on its soil, the latest on January 15 against an office complex housing the Dusit hotel, which left 21 dead.
Somalia-based Al-Shabab storms US Naval base in Kenya, takes firm control
In October 2019, the Al-Shabaab attacked a US base at Ballidogle in Somalia, although the troops were able to foil the attack.
US Report: Al-Shabaab accessing finances and recruits, freely moves in Somalia
Somalia and Kenya must look beyond ICJ’s upcoming verdict
Opinion 04.06.2019. 19:02
Leaders in Kenya want civilians armed for Al-Shabaab war
Nigeria's spy chief pays secret visit to Somalia, meets with Fahad Yasin
Somalia 13.11.2019. 18:25
Somalia-Kenya sea row case stalls amid budget cuts
Experts raise questions on validity of sanctions on Somalia
Editorial 01.11.2019. 00:49
US-trained special forces kill dozens of militants in southern Somalia
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Book Notes: Passionate storytelling brings mystery to life
Rae Padilla Francoeur More Content Now
Apr 17, 2019 at 12:57 PM Apr 17, 2019 at 12:57 PM
“The Last Woman in the Forest” By Diane Les Becquets. Berkley, 2019. 352 pages. $26
Women. Wilderness. Danger. Three words often viewed in close proximity. If you’re playing this game of associations, you’re probably thinking grizzly bears, mountain lions or rattlesnakes.
If you’re reading New Hampshire writer Diane Les Becquets’ new literary thriller, “The Last Woman in the Forest,” you know better. A smart, capable outdoors-woman’s most likely predator is a certain of kind man, described by Les Becquets as a psychopath “who seeks only power and control” and who views women as “mere objects” he can access using his great powers of charm and wit, praise and platitudes. Readers should probably avoid equating extreme misogyny with psychopathy though the leap may appear both short and tempting.
Women as prey is hardly a novel premise in American media. These days, it’s practically the only premise. Les Becquets, however, elevates the standards of the thriller, bringing to it harrowing personal experience, lots of interesting research and a story with unrelenting suspense. A group of young, dedicated researchers trained in handling dogs in adverse conditions treks into some of the world’s wildest and most remote places to collect data on endangered species.
At the center of this story is Marian Engstrom, in her 20’s. She’s a trainee who navigates perilous routes in snowed-in, sub-freezing temperatures and collects scat that the dogs she trains detect. Marian is from a family of campers and hikers, so it’s a natural for her to pursue her love of the outdoors by working to study and understand the pressures on fragile wild spaces like Alberta, Montana, Idaho, Utah and Washington.
She works with others just as committed, many of whom are transitioning from college to careers they have yet to decide. Skilled, trained and conditioned for extremes in temperatures and topography, they embrace their relationships with nature. Rachel Carson is cited: “Those who dwell as scientists or laymen among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life.” Days and sometimes weeks are spent alone in rugged terrain populated by wolves and bears and poisonous snakes. Preparation and commitment overshadow fear.
Marian and her team work out of a central home base they call The Den, west of Whitefish, Montana. From there, they depart for short-term assignments such as scat collection from animals that may be impacted, for example, by the mining of tar sands. Close friendships and some romances develop in this setting that is tight, intense and interdependent.
A series of young women, some associated with the program, are found murdered in the vicinity of home base. The Stillwater State Forest murders in Montana, all done by the same man, are spaced out over several years. Marian’s relationship with Tate, one of her colleagues at home base, is both beguiling and problematic. Sometimes he seems a bit “off.” She must trust her own intuition, even when his powers of persuasion are forceful. Even though the women in this story do rely on instinct and intuition, they can’t always out-think and out-maneuver a canny predator.
Among the other notable characters is Nick, an affecting and compassionate forensic profiler who has just absorbed a diagnosis of Stage IV brain cancer. He is retired but there’s something about Marian’s inquiries that compel him, so he looks into Tate’s background. Even though the book begins with a suspect, the mysteries are many and the way Les Becquets presents them keeps readers from putting down the book. Elegant writing is not her style nor is it called for when building a page-turner. On the other hand, she’s a master of thoughtful, surprising twists and multi-dimensional characters.
Les Becquets is also a writer with integrity. She spent a good deal of time and travel researching this book. We learn a lot about dog handling, wilderness research, animal behavior, criminal profiling, life in close quarters in extreme environments, courage and young women challenging stereotyping and the status quo. Les Becquets was a victim of a protracted, violent attack and she learned, from her husband who was a forest ranger, the challenges of living with Stage IV brain cancer. She now lives in New Hampshire and is, herself, an avid outdoorswoman.
“The Last Woman in the Forest” can be read as a story about the presence of strong, capable women in nature. It is not a new story. In fact it is a seminal story. But Les Becquets’ passionate storytelling, with her fresh and fascinating perspective, is a surprise and a pleasure.
Rae Padilla Francoeur can be reached at rae@raefrancoeur.com.
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English Tafseer/Commentaries Of The Noble Quran Some of the English Commentaries/Tafseer Of The Noble Quran that are Available online: 1 Maruf Ul Quran By Mufti Shafi Usmani (Translated By Mufti Taqi Usmani) (Recommended) Visit https://archive.org/compress/English-MaarifulQuran/formats=TEXT%20PDF&file=/English-MaarifulQuran.zip (pdf) Or http://www.islamicstudies.info/quran/maarif/maarif.php (online) 2 Tafseer Daryabadi by Abdul Majid Daryabadi Visit http://quranwebsite.com/read/abdul_majid_darababadi__english.html (Vol 1,2 and 3) (pdf) https://archive.org/download/Quran-EnglishCommentary-AbdulMajidDaryabadiVol.4/Quran-EnglishCommentary-AbdulMajidDaryabadiVol.4.pdf (Vol 4) (pdf) Or http://www.islamicstudies.info/quran/daryabadi (online) 3 Tafseer Ibn Kathir (Abridged) (Ulema Guidance Required) http://quranwebsite.com/read/Tafsir%20Ibn%20Kathir%20-%20Volume%2001-10%20-%20English.pdf (pdf) Or http://www.qtafsir.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3000&Itemid=731 (Online) 4 Quran- The Living Truth by Basheer Ahmad Mohydeen https://yassarnalquran.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/quran-the-living-truth.pdf (pdf) 5 Anwar Ul Bayan https://archive.org/compress/IlluminatingDiscoursesOnTheNobleQurantafseerAnwarulBayan/formats=IMAGE%20CONTAINER%20PDF&file=/IlluminatingDiscoursesOnTheNobleQurantafseerAnwarulBayan.zip (pdf) 6 Tadabbur Ul Quran http://quranwebsite.com/tadaddbur-e-quran%20english/tadabbur_e_quran_english.html (pdf) 7 The Message of The Quran (Ulema Guidance Required due to some Deviant Mutazila Views) by Mohammad Asad https://www.google.co.in/url?rct=j&sa=t&source=web&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.muhammad-asad.com%2FMessage-of-Quran.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0_1spHnzDNLB1olwTmke4g&ved=2ahUKEwj93MbZz9nYAhXKUbwKHYQiBkMQFjAAegQIFRAB (pdf) 8 In the Shade of The Quran by Syed Qutb (Ulema Guidance Required due to some Deviant Views) https://yassarnalquran.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/in-the-shade-of-the-quran-full-set.pdf (pdf) 9 The Study Quran by Syed Nasr Hossein (Ulema Guidance Required due to some Deviant Views) https://archive.org/download/TheStudyQuran_201708/Seyyed%20Hossein%20Nasr%20et%20al.%20%28eds.%29-The%20Study%20Quran_%20A%20New%20Translation%20and%20Commentary-HarperOne%20%282015%29.pdf (pdf) 10 Israr Ut Tanzeel http://english-tafseer.com/Index.html (online) 11 Tafseer Al Qurtubi Vol. 1 (Ulema Guidance Required) https://archive.org/download/TafsirAlQurtubiVolI/Tafsir%20al%20Qurtubi%20-%20Vol%20I.pdf (pdf) 12 Dawat Ul Quran by Shams Pirzada http://www.islamicstudies.info/quran/dawat (online) 13 Tafheem Ul Quran by Syed Abul Ala Maududdi (Recommended) https://www.google.co.in/url?rct=j&sa=t&source=web&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.iroshni.tafheemulquraneng%26hl%3Den%26referrer%3Dutm_source%253Dgoogle%2526utm_medium%253Dorganic%2526utm_term%253Dtafheem%2Bul%2Bquran%2Benglish%2Bpdf%26pcampaignid%3DAPPU_1_1WtcWqeRKcqk8AXuxJXgBQ&usg=AOvVaw1V2ddfX-N6mXp0Mep-nULi&ved=0ahUKEwjnz7Tjy9nYAhVKErwKHW5iBVwQ8oQBCDEwAQ (Play Store) Or http://www.islamicstudies.info/tafheem.php (online) 14 Abdullah Yusuf Ali (Ulema Guidance Required due to some Deviant Views) https://archive.org/download/English-quran-with-commentariesyusuf-ali/english-quran-with-commentaries%28yusuf-ali%29.pdf (Pdf) Or https://archive.org/download/TheHolyQuranEnglishTranslationoftheMeaningandCommentary/The%20Holy%20Quran%20-%20Abdullah%20Yusuf%20Ali%20IFTA.pdf (With Commentary) (Pdf) 15 Imtiyaz Ahmed (Recommended) http://easyquranfoundation.com/?page_id=674 (pdf) 16 The Gracious Quran by Ahmed Zaki Hammad https://archive.org/download/01114TheGraciousQuranComplete/%2101-114_The_Gracious_Quran_%28Complete%29.pdf (pdf) 17 Noorul Irfan (May Contain Some Devaint Barielvy Views, therefore this Tafseer should be read Under Ulema Guidance) https://archive.org/download/TafsirNoorUlIrfanEnglishV1/Tafsir%20Noor%20ul%20Irfan%20%28English%29%20-v1.pdf (Vol 1) Or https://archive.org/download/TafsirNoorUlIrfanEnglishV2/Tafsir%20Noor%20ul%20Irfan%20%28English%29%20-v2.pdf (Vol 2) 18 Saheeh International (Recommended) https://www.google.co.in/url?rct=j&sa=t&source=web&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kalamullah.com%2FBooks%2FQuran%2520-%2520Saheeh%2520International%2520Translation%2520.pdf&usg=AOvVaw20Vcy8iUWLISX3xeB8ZLzt&ved=2ahUKEwijxcKPwtnYAhWJyLwKHW_2BGoQFjAEegQIBxAB (pdf) Or https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://quran.com/%3Flocal%3Den&ved=2ahUKEwjw27DWxtvYAhXIvrwKHfsmDKIQFjAMegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw09BviQ8MSfFPXpXYhH2gq6 (Online) 19 Abdel Haleem https://www.google.co.in/url?rct=j&sa=t&source=web&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kaskas.com%2Fhome%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F11%2FQuran-Abdel-Haleem-Translation-1.pdf&usg=AFQjCNE4qNL3aB1kgpvAKZPcf1gZTpJAfQ&ved=0ahUKEwi5rdiYjuPVAhULpo8KHRgbBwsQFggiMAA (pdf) 20 Dr Mehmood Ghali (Recommended) https://www.google.co.in/url?rct=j&sa=t&source=web&url=http%3A%2F%2Fxa.yimg.com%2Fkq%2Fgroups%2F19371438%2F1315958654%2Fname%2FQuran.pdf&usg=AOvVaw17h-nVs-vUggeJKdtJXzRO&ved=2ahUKEwjo4NXJvdnYAhVEvLwKHZRMDzYQFjAEegQICBAB (pdf) 21 Mohammad William Pickthai (Recommended) https://www.google.co.in/url?rct=j&sa=t&source=web&url=http%3A%2F%2Fislamtomorrow.com%2Fdownloads%2FQuranPikhtal.pdf&usg=AOvVaw2dKbvsNP4NFdTsCxOVmMw8&ved=2ahUKEwistc_bwdnYAhUCE7wKHdiJANIQFjACegQIERAB 22 Aysha Bewley (Recommended) https://www.google.co.in/url?rct=j&sa=t&source=web&url=https%3A%2F%2Fasimiqbal2nd.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fquran-bewley.pdf&usg=AFQjCNGhtwgqvtkGqr3dNx8mtMCppIGMNA&ved=0ahUKEwiHvvuO_aTVAhUJL48KHd38D5cQFggbMAA 23 Translation Of The Meanings Of The Noble Quran written by Dr. Mohammad Muhsin Khan and Dr. Mohammad Taqi Ud Deen Al Hilali https://www.google.co.in/url?rct=j&sa=t&source=web&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gph.gov.sa%2Far-sa%2FDocLib%2Fqurantrans%2F6_PDFDownloadLinkFull.pdf&usg=AOvVaw3h2TXX8ZDxmVT1qxS-ohFH&ved=2ahUKEwjVufHxw9nYAhUCNbwKHXtGBgQQFjABegQIFBAB (pdf) Or http://www.pdfquran.com/download/english/english-quran.pdf (pdf) Or http://qurancomplex.gov.sa/Quran/Targama/Targama.asp?SecOrder=4&SubItemID=1&SubSecOrder=1&TabID=4&l=arb&t=eng (Online) 24 The Clear Quran –A Thematic English Translation (of the meaning of The Noble Quran by Dr. Mustafa Khattab (Recommended) https://www.google.co.in/url?rct=j&sa=t&source=web&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.quran.labs.androidquran%26hl%3Den%26referrer%3Dutm_source%253Dgoogle%2526utm_medium%253Dorganic%2526utm_term%253Dquran%2Bbest%2Btranslation%26pcampaignid%3DAPPU_1_5j17WZSMEoi18QWJhIyYDA&usg=AFQjCNEMZ6U0X2Mi4W9QRusUkqlM04lOkA&ved=0ahUKEwiUl42qjKzVAhWIWrwKHQkCA8MQ5YQBCKkBMBI (Play Store) 25 Irfan Ul Quran by Dr. Tahir Ul Qadri http://www.irfan-ul-quran.com/quran/english/contents/sura/cols/0/ar/1/ur/1/ra/1en/1/sid/36#65 (online) Or http://www.irfan-ul-quran.com/quran/english/tid/50/Irfan-ul-Quran-Apps.html (Play Store) 26 Al Huda (Word To Word) http://www.alhudaecampus.com/english-juz-complete (Pdf) 27 Mohammad Mohar Ali (Word To Word) https://yassarnalquran.wordpress.com/2012/07/26/word-for-word-translation-of-the-quran/ (Pdf) 28 Dr. Shehnaz And Kausar (Word To Word) http://www.emuslim.com/Quran/Translation_English.asp (Pdf) Or http://www.islamicstudies.info/quran/wordtranslation.php (Online) 29 Summary of All 30 Parts Of The Noble Quran (Juz By Juz) https://yassarnalquran.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/juzbyjuz.pdf (Pdf) 30 Quran Dictionary by Abdul Kareem Parekh https://yassarnalquran.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/the-easy-dictionary-of-the-quran.pdf (pdf) 31 Why Islam (Proofs From Modern Science) https://yassarnalquran.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/why-islam-proofs-of-modern-science.pdf (Pdf) 32 Scientific Truths in the Quran https://yassarnalquran.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/scientific-truths-in-the-quran.pdf (Pdf) 33 The Unchallengeable Miracles of the Quran (Recommended) https://archive.org/download/TheUnchallengeableMiraclesOfTheQuran-/TheUnchallengeableMiraclesOfTheQuran-Alhamdulillah-library.blogspot.in.pdf 34 Quran- The Miracles of the Miracles by Ahmed Deedat https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.islamicbulletin.org/free_downloads/quran/the_miracle_of_miracles_deedat.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwj76JG5u9vYAhWMEbwKHQKNAj8QFjAAegQIERAB&usg=AOvVaw1d36SLSR4fkkKXsh1qnKQ8 (Pdf) 35 Ahmad Raza Khan http://tanzil.net/trans/en.ahmedraza (doc) or http://tanzil.net/#trans/en.ahmedraza/19:1 (Online) 36 Talal Itani https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://blog.clearquran.com/download/&ved=2ahUKEwiRgabnxdvYAhWDurwKHVLIAGgQjBAwAXoECAkQBw&usg=AOvVaw3y4lNhpydEVsk3Lox3erA2 (Pdf) Or https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://m.clearquran.com/&ved=2ahUKEwiRgabnxdvYAhWDurwKHVLIAGgQFjAAegQICRAD&usg=AOvVaw0JQaRaL2YyX8L75ux1IoC9 (Online) 37 Kanzul Eeman https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.nooremadinah.net/Al-Quran/EnglishTranslation/Download/QuranEnglishTranslation.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwj6vqaZyNvYAhVBuJQKHR_pBkUQFjAAegQIDRAB&usg=AOvVaw1Y9tWHbj5furocsFtIm_ic (Pdf) Or http://ahadees.com/english-translation.html (Online) 38 Ahmed Ali https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.studyquran.org/Ahmed_Ali_Al_Quran.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwja6qXtyNvYAhVBuJQKHR_pBkUQFjAAegQIFRAB&usg=AOvVaw1cumJ7tS2eiIlmS2nqem0M (Pdf) Or http://tanzil.net/#trans/en.ahmedali/19:1 (Online)
Are You Shakir Or Kafir? - The Real Test Of Life
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Are You Shakir or Kafir? - The Real Test of Life "Was there not a period of time when man was nothing to speak of? We created man from a drop of mingled fluid to put him to the test; We gave him hearing and sight; We guided him to the right path, whether he was grateful (shakir) or not (kafir)." [surah Al-Insan 76:1-3] Contrary to the belief of many people and various traditions, this life is neither about enjoyment nor suffering, it is only one thing - a test. In his supplementary notes for the upcoming seminar on Surah Al-Insan (also known as Al-Dahr), Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi writes: "This surah can be paired with the one before it. Al-Qiyamah ended with a brief account of the lowly first stages of a human life, from which one can hardly imagine that there could emerge so complex a creature as a human being capable of knowing right from wrong and therefore self-accusing. Surat al-Insan begins with mention of those first stages of a human life and the forceful affirmation that in the whole of time (al-dahr) there is not any period (however small) in which a human being is to be considered unworthy of mention, i.e. of no account. To the contrary, human life is always significant, important, and heavy with consequences, which become fully apparent in the afterlife. Whereas Surat al-Qiyamah had emphasized the punishment in hereafter of the unbelieving, unrepentant sinners, this surah emphasizes the rewards in paradise for those who are thankful believers and strive to please the One who created and nurtured them. God has created human beings hearing and seeing, that is, capable of perceiving and understanding when they are shown the way between right and wrong, and capable of choosing. Man indeed has a choice: to be kafir or shakir – to deny and cover up the reality that he knows right from wrong, or to acknowledge that reality, be thankful for it and choose the right. God created him and gave him life and responsibility in order to put him to a testing trial so that he comes to know for himself his own value." The full notes can be found at: http://goo.gl/exVN0 Surah Al-Insan goes to the core of the reason of existence of man. These notes are only a taste of what is to come in the forthcoming seminar on Surah Al-Insan this Saturday in Cambridge and Live Online Worldwide. Please book your place now for an incredibly powerful and life-changing seminar inshaAllah. Surah Al-Insan Man The Unknown - What is His Destiny? The Magnificent Journey Seminar Series With a Special Session on "Doubts and Controversies about Islam" By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford) Date: Saturday 22nd June 2013 Time: 9.30AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University and Live On-line Web Access Features: Course Notes, Childcare/Crèche, Free Parking, Group Discounts and Scholarship http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register Previous Posts Why Have We Forgotten Our Destination? Man The Unknown - Surah Al-Insan - What is His Destiny? (plus Bonus Open Q & A Session) "Doubts and Controversies about Islam" in the Light of Surah Al-Insan Wassalaam Cambridge Islamic Sciences Seminars Muslim Education & Outreach Cambridge (MEOC) Tel: 07736 779448 / 01223 655223 Email: courses[at]meoc.org.uk
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Man The Unknown - Surah Al-Insan (+ Bonus Open Q & A Session
Man The Unknown - Surah Al-Insan - What is His Destiny? Surah Al-Insan is a powerful Makkan surah giving a vivid reminder to man of his weak and humble beginning and his ultimate destiny. "Was there not a period of time when man was nothing to speak of? We created man from a drop of mingled fluid to put him to the test; We gave him hearing and sight; We guided him to the right path, whether he was grateful or not." [surah Al-Insan 76:1-3] While the earlier Surahs of the Qur’an drew man’s attention to the grave danger that awaits him if he chose to be ungrateful, Surah Al-Insan gives the glad tidings of Paradise and all that awaits therein for those who choose the right path, being grateful to their Lord and following His Command until they depart from this world successful. This Surah also directs man to a truth he cannot forget - his success and the endless reward of Paradise is achieved only by the grace and mercy of his Lord, so he must take the way to Him. "This is a reminder. Let whoever wishes, take the way to his Lord. But you will only wish to do so if God wills– God is all knowing, all wise– He admits whoever He will into His Mercy and has prepared a painful torment for the disbelievers." [surah Al-Insan 76:29-31] Bonus Question & Answer Session on "Doubts and Controversies about Islam" These days, many contentious and sensitive issues related to Islam have arisen which lead to questions and doubts in the minds of many Muslims with few reliable sources to turn to for proper answers. In the forthcoming seminar on Surah Al-Insan, there will be a special bonus session giving all attendees the opportunity to have their questions answered by Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi, one of the foremost scholars and thinkers of today. Surah Al-Insan Man The Unknown - What is His Destiny? The Magnificent Journey Seminar Series With Bonus Session on "Doubts and Controversies about Islam" By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford) Date: Saturday 22nd June 2013 Time: 9.30AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University and Live On-line Web Access Features: Course Notes, Childcare/Crèche, Free Parking, Group Discounts and Scholarship http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register Testimonials "Jazakumullahu khayran. I can't thank you enough for the opportunity. I am so impressed by the Sheikh, subhanallah, mashaAllah. A very rare example of tradition fused with awareness of the environment and reality while not compromising God consciousness. If only there were more like him. Questions, I'm so glad we can ask them even if it's not about the sura. Yes, how else are we to learn from his wisdom and experience if we don't ask? The issues facing Muslims in the West are so many and so confusing and I just love the fact that he does not have an inferiority complex about Islam. It's really sad to see psychologically defeated scholars start throwing away tradition in the name of progress and fitting in. Sheikh Akram Nadwi gives you the sense that the real life is in the hereafter so don't have to get so tied up with the philosophies and controversies that sometimes take away our attention from the real purpose. The onus is on us, are we being pious?" - Aisha Barkatulla, Cambridge "I wanted to thank you for organising the seminar about 'Eesa (AS) on Sunday. For me personally, it was truly very very beneficial and I learnt so much and it has opened my eyes to a lot I had no knowledge of before. I attended with the intention of learning so I could speak to my Christian friends but it was an eye opener for me personally as a Muslim. Brother Akram Nadwi is a very wise brother MashaAllah and its our privilege to have him around. Jazakumullahu Khairan and may Allah SWT reward all of you with His best reward - ameen" - Umm Haroon, Cambridge “There are not many people that you meet and in the first hour of sitting with them you decide you love them for the sake of Allah, but for me that was the case one week ago, when I had the honour of sitting in on a course by Shaykh Akram Nadwi. The next week I was with him again and by no means did he cease to amaze me any less. When someone like Shaykh Akram speaks and explains things the way he does, you know that anyone who is not benefiting from him will look back in 10 years and think, man I totally lost out there. You may know a topic inside out but because of the depth of his knowledge and more importantly his understanding, when he explains something you are thrown back by how he explained it in a way you never heard it before. MashaAllah. These courses are essential for every Muslim. If people are sincere about seeking knowledge that will connect them to their Creator, Allah (SWT), then they will take full advantage as they will not only help one understand their purpose in life in a deeper and more meaningful way but they will also be in a strong position to articulate Islam to the people around them in a way that makes sense and appeals the the hearts and minds.” - Tariq Shaekh, London More Testimonials (including videos): http://courses.meoc.org.uk/p/testimonials.html Wassalaam Cambridge Islamic Sciences Seminars Muslim Education & Outreach Cambridge (MEOC) Tel: 07736 779448 / 01223 655223 Email: courses[at]meoc.org.uk
"arise And Give Warning!" - Surah Al-Muddaththir
"Arise and Give Warning!" - Surah Al-Muddaththir in the British Context "You, wrapped in your cloak, arise and give warning! Proclaim the greatness of your Lord; cleanse yourself; keep away from all filth; do not be overwhelmed and weaken; be steadfast in your Lord’s cause" [surah Al-Muddaththir 74:1-7] How do we warn people? What do we warn about? Who do we warn? Is it our duty to warn? How do we handle the consequences? Why are we uncomfortable to warn? How is it applicable in the UK? No doubt these are important questions that many of us would have in our minds about the command to warn people. "We think that warning is harsh and unfashionable so we only give people the good news. But we don't realise that warning is part of the good news. You strike and alert people's minds with the warning (or bad news) so that they would be eager to receive the good news. Good news alone without warning has little effect. This can be seen in the Christian tradition when the Privy Council decided that Hell fire is not an essential part of Christian belief, opposing Jesus' teachings. Fear of God should be dominant in people's minds and that is why Prophet Muhammad (SAW) started his mission with warning. We will learn this in detail in Surah Al-Muddaththir" - Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi Coming up this Saturday in Cambridge (and Worldwide through live on-line access), for the first time in the UK, a detailed explanation of Surah Al-Muddaththir by Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi, one of the foremost scholars and thinkers of the Western world today. Please sign up today for this amazing groundbreaking explanation of Surah Al-Muddaththir.... Surah Al-Muddaththir - The Preparation for Public Duty The Magnificent Journey Seminar Series By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford) Date: Saturday 20th April 2013 Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University and Live On-line Web Access http://courses.meoc.org.uk'>http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register Testimonials "The Magnificent Journey continues... Today's seminar was yet another awesome seminar in the series with exceptional crowd and amazing insights from Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi. This is truly a historic seminar series on the explanation of The Quran and is redefining our understanding and relationship with the Book of Allah. The emphasise of Dr Nadwi on establishing our connection with Allah and utilising the space given to us for recognising one God, is the key highlight of these seminars. Each seminar begins by strongly negating the wrong practises which have been introduced in the true teachings of worshipping one Allah and then builds on it by inviting us to ponder on the sings of Allah and get closer to our Rabb. Truly inspiring series, I would strongly recommend everybody including men, women and families to attend the Magnificent Journey Seminars as these are life changing and truly install this urge of loving the Book of Allah. The subtle nuances of the language which make the Qur'an such a powerful speech are beautifully explained by Dr Akram Nadwi in a nice balanced way keeping the things simple and interesting at the same time. His tremendous scholarships of Hadith literature and exceptional skills of Arabic language make this series a unique experience and a historic event in the city of Cambridge."- Awais Ahmed Awan, Cambridge "Jazakumullahu khayran. I can't thank you enough for the opportunity. I am so impressed by the Sheikh, subhanallah, mashaAllah. A very rare example of tradition fused with awareness of the environment and reality while not compromising God consciousness. If only there were more like him. Questions, I'm so glad we can ask them even if it's not about the sura. Yes, how else are we to learn from his wisdom and experience if we don't ask? The issues facing Muslims in the West are so many and so confusing and I just love the fact that he does not have an inferiority complex about Islam. It's really sad to see psychologically defeated scholars start throwing away tradition in the name of progress and fitting in. Sheikh Akram Nadwi gives you the sense that the real life is in the hereafter so don't have to get so tied up with the philosophies and controversies that sometimes take away our attention from the real purpose. The onus is on us, are we being pious?" - Aisha Barkatulla, Cambridge "How magnificent to have spent a weekend in the company of the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam and his companions, reading and studying their ahadeeth. I feel as though I was transported to their times and have returned with renewed strength and resolve to continue the work we need to do in the ‘Daar ud-Da’wah’ we live in. I am sitting here with Ijaazah in hand feeling honoured that Allah allowed me to be a student of Sheikh Akram Nadwi and through him find some connection with some of the great scholars of our past. From his poignant scholarly anecdotes, to his emphatic exhortations, punctuated with Urdu and Persian poetry; studying with the Sheikh is a truly enriching experience. I’m actually learning a lot from him both about rectifying myself and the most important focal points for that and rectifying some of the causes of the downfall of our Ummah today. Without resorting to alienating any particular group or school of thought, the Sheikh is not afraid to hold a mirror up to what needs changing in our communities and in our times. I liked the balance of holistic spiritual principles and finer technical details Sheikh also discussed and his lessons are suitable for serious students of knowledge and people who are in the early stages of their journey. I look forward to future courses. I found the crèche facility to be very useful. I would have found it very difficult to attend without it. The venue was great and respected the privacy of brothers and sisters. May Allah make knowledge a proof for us and not against us. Ameen" - Fatima Barkatullah, London (Testimonial on the Forty Hadith Course) "This course has really been far beyond my expectations Sheikh Akram has given me a new perspective on the topics covered, including a lot of wisdom and bringing the topic away from the superficial discussions to the core essential foundations that need to be understood by every da'ee. It has completely change my perspective on the inner dimension of a da'ee and the outer expectations of a da'ee. I have rarely seen that depth of understanding when it comes to the dawah. May Allah bless him, increase him in knowledge and wisdom and allow all the da'ees to benefit from his wisdom and his understanding." - Steeve Brador, London More Testimonials (including videos): http://courses.meoc.org.uk/p/testimonials.html http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register Muslim Education & Outreach Cambridge (MEOC) Tel: 07736 779448 / 01223 655223 Email: courses[at]meoc.org.uk
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English Defence League (Edl) In Makkah?
English Defence League (EDL) in Makkah? This statement may come as a surprise for many but the situation in Makkah at the time of the Prophet (SAW) was far worse than any confrontation the EDL may have had with the Prophet (SAW) and the his companions in Makkah. The Prophet (SAW) had to deal with the extremely hostile "Quraysh Defence League" (QDL) which undertook a ruthless propaganda campaign against the Prophet (SAW), his message and the believers. The situation today in the UK is not at all similar to how it was in Makkah. However there are elements within the society who seem to be inspired by the QDL. One such group is the English Defence League which appears to have taken the hatred of Islam as the core of its ideology. Others include new-atheist and some evangelical groups. No matter how persistent the QDL was, it failed to distract and derail the mission of the believers. On the contrary, they went into oblivion. But today, even the slightest appearance or propaganda from the EDL seems to really distract us. This is not surprising at all as the early believers followed the guidance that was sent by Allah (SWT) to deal with the situation. Whereas we have no clue whatsoever whether that guidance even exists let alone how we can apply that guidance. Then we look for inspiration elsewhere like any other community would do. This is when we need stop and think. Surah Al-Muzzammil is an early Makkan surah revealed to the Prophet (SAW) to give strength to his mission. One of the main aspects of this surah is how to deal with hostile elements within the society. "You [Prophet], enfolded in your cloak! Stay up throughout the night, all but a small part of it, half, or a little less, or a little more; recite the Qur'an slowly and distinctly: We shall send a momentous message down to you. Night prayer makes a deeper impression and sharpens words–– you are kept busy for long periods of the day–– so celebrate the name of your Lord and devote yourself wholeheartedly to Him. He is Lord of the east and west, there is no god but Him, so take Him as your Protector, patiently endure what they say, ignore them politely, and leave to Me those who deny the truth and live in luxury. Bear with them for a little while." [surah Al-Muzzammil 73:1-11] There is such deep meaning and guidance in this surah for every Muslim society and individual on how to conduct themselves in the face of opposition and hostility. The seminar coming up on Saturday by Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi is a must for every one of us living in this society. Surah Al-Muzzammil - The Blueprint For Every Muslim The Magnificent Journey Seminar Series By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford) Date: Saturday 23rd March 2013 Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University and Live Online Web Access http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register Testimonials "The Magnificent Journey continues... Today's seminar was yet another awesome seminar in the series with exceptional crowd and amazing insights from Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi. This is truly a historic seminar series on the explanation of The Quran and is redefining our understanding and relationship with the Book of Allah. The emphasise of Dr Nadwi on establishing our connection with Allah and utilising the space given to us for recognising one God, is the key highlight of these seminars. Each seminar begins by strongly negating the wrong practises which have been introduced in the true teachings of worshipping one Allah and then builds on it by inviting us to ponder on the sings of Allah and get closer to our Rabb. Truly inspiring series, I would strongly recommend everybody including men, women and families to attend the Magnificent Journey Seminars as these are life changing and truly install this urge of loving the Book of Allah. The subtle nuances of the language which make the Qur'an such a powerful speech are beautifully explained by Dr Akram Nadwi in a nice balanced way keeping the things simple and interesting at the same time. His tremendous scholarships of Hadith literature and exceptional skills of Arabic language make this series a unique experience and a historic event in the city of Cambridge."- Awais Ahmed Awan, Cambridge Video Testimonials "Jazakumullahu khayran. I can't thank you enough for the opportunity. I am so impressed by the Sheikh, subhanallah, mashaAllah. A very rare example of tradition fused with awareness of the environment and reality while not compromising God consciousness. If only there were more like him. Questions, I'm so glad we can ask them even if it's not about the sura. Yes, how else are we to learn from his wisdom and experience if we don't ask? The issues facing Muslims in the West are so many and so confusing and I just love the fact that he does not have an inferiority complex about Islam. It's really sad to see psychologically defeated scholars start throwing away tradition in the name of progress and fitting in. Sheikh Akram Nadwi gives you the sense that the real life is in the hereafter so don't have to get so tied up with the philosophies and controversies that sometimes take away our attention from the real purpose. The onus is on us, are we being pious?" - Aisha Barkatulla, Cambridge http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register Previous Posts Surah Al-Muzzammil - "The Ultimate Da'wah Training Course http://courses.meoc.org.uk/2013/03/surah-al-muzzammil-ultimate-dawah.html Other Upcoming MEOC Seminars Sunday 24th March (Cambridge) - FREE EVENT Jesus Christ - The Epitome of Spirituality & Saviour of Humanity http://courses.meoc.org.uk/p/register.html#jesus-seminar Saturday & Sunday 6/7 April (London) Forty Hadith of Imam Nawawi http://courses.meoc.org.uk/2013/03/forty-hadith-of-imam-nawawi-with.html Saturday 13th April (Birmingham) Fiqh of Love - Marriage and Family in Islam http://courses.meoc.org.uk/p/blog-page_18.html Muslim Education & Outreach Cambridge (MEOC) Tel: 07736 779448 Email: courses[at]meoc.org.uk
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English Defence League (EDL) in Makkah? This statement may come as a surprise for many but the situation in Makkah at the time of the Prophet (SAW) was far worse than any confrontation the EDL may have had with the Prophet (SAW) and the his companions in Makkah. The Prophet (SAW) had to deal with the extremely hostile "Quraysh Defence League" (QDL) which undertook a ruthless propaganda campaign against the Prophet (SAW), his message and the believers. The situation today in the UK is not at all similar to how it was in Makkah. However there are elements within the society who seem to be inspired by the QDL. One such group is the English Defence League which appears to have taken the hatred of Islam as the core of its ideology. Others include new-atheist and some evangelical groups. No matter how persistent the QDL was, it failed to distract and derail the mission of the believers. On the contrary, they went into oblivion. But today, even the slightest appearance or propaganda from the EDL seems to really distract us. This is not surprising at all as the early believers followed the guidance that was sent by Allah (SWT) to deal with the situation. Whereas we have no clue whatsoever whether that guidance even exists let alone how we can apply that guidance. Then we look for inspiration elsewhere like any other community would do. This is when we need stop and think. Surah Al-Muzzammil is an early Makkan surah revealed to the Prophet (SAW) to give strength to his mission. One of the main aspects of this surah is how to deal with hostile elements within the society. "You [Prophet], enfolded in your cloak! Stay up throughout the night, all but a small part of it, half, or a little less, or a little more; recite the Qur'an slowly and distinctly: We shall send a momentous message down to you. Night prayer makes a deeper impression and sharpens words–– you are kept busy for long periods of the day–– so celebrate the name of your Lord and devote yourself wholeheartedly to Him. He is Lord of the east and west, there is no god but Him, so take Him as your Protector, patiently endure what they say, ignore them politely, and leave to Me those who deny the truth and live in luxury. Bear with them for a little while." [surah Al-Muzzammil 73:1-11] There is such deep meaning and guidance in this surah for every Muslim society and individual on how to conduct themselves in the face of opposition and hostility. The seminar coming up on Saturday by Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi is a must for every one of us living in this society. Surah Al-Muzzammil - The Blueprint For Every Muslim The Magnificent Journey Seminar Series By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford) Date: Saturday 23rd March 2013 Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University and Live Online Web Access http://courses.meoc.org.uk'>http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register Testimonials "The Magnificent Journey continues... Today's seminar was yet another awesome seminar in the series with exceptional crowd and amazing insights from Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi. This is truly a historic seminar series on the explanation of The Quran and is redefining our understanding and relationship with the Book of Allah. The emphasise of Dr Nadwi on establishing our connection with Allah and utilising the space given to us for recognising one God, is the key highlight of these seminars. Each seminar begins by strongly negating the wrong practises which have been introduced in the true teachings of worshipping one Allah and then builds on it by inviting us to ponder on the sings of Allah and get closer to our Rabb. Truly inspiring series, I would strongly recommend everybody including men, women and families to attend the Magnificent Journey Seminars as these are life changing and truly install this urge of loving the Book of Allah. The subtle nuances of the language which make the Qur'an such a powerful speech are beautifully explained by Dr Akram Nadwi in a nice balanced way keeping the things simple and interesting at the same time. His tremendous scholarships of Hadith literature and exceptional skills of Arabic language make this series a unique experience and a historic event in the city of Cambridge."- Awais Ahmed Awan, Cambridge Video Testimonials "Jazakumullahu khayran. I can't thank you enough for the opportunity. I am so impressed by the Sheikh, subhanallah, mashaAllah. A very rare example of tradition fused with awareness of the environment and reality while not compromising God consciousness. If only there were more like him. Questions, I'm so glad we can ask them even if it's not about the sura. Yes, how else are we to learn from his wisdom and experience if we don't ask? The issues facing Muslims in the West are so many and so confusing and I just love the fact that he does not have an inferiority complex about Islam. It's really sad to see psychologically defeated scholars start throwing away tradition in the name of progress and fitting in. Sheikh Akram Nadwi gives you the sense that the real life is in the hereafter so don't have to get so tied up with the philosophies and controversies that sometimes take away our attention from the real purpose. The onus is on us, are we being pious?" - Aisha Barkatulla, Cambridge http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register Previous Posts Surah Al-Muzzammil - "The Ultimate Da'wah Training Course" Other Upcoming MEOC Seminars Sunday 24th March (Cambridge) - FREE EVENT Jesus Christ - The Epitome of Spirituality & Saviour of Humanity Saturday & Sunday 6/7 April (London) Forty Hadith of Imam Nawawi Saturday 13th April (Birmingham) Fiqh of Love - Marriage and Family in Islam Muslim Education & Outreach Cambridge (MEOC) Tel: 07736 779448 Email: courses[at]meoc.org.uk
Jinn, Black Magic And Exorcism - What Is The Reality?
Jinn, Black Magic and Exorcism - What Is The Reality? There are so many stories of "Jinn Possession", "Black Magic" and "Exorcism" in the Muslim communities. However very few know what the reality of these situations are. Very often gullible people are exploited for profit by charlatans who pretend to be religious. But what is even more disturbing is to see some religious people carrying strange beliefs about the Jinn because of ignorance, here-say, legends, tradition, culture and "experience". No doubt there are so many confusing questions about the Jinn. But who do we turn to for answers? Do we go to "professional exorcists" or to knowledgeable and pious Islamic scholars who are the inheritors of Prophets and Messengers? Allah (SWT) revealed Surah Al-Jinn to the Prophet (SAW) as guidance on this matter. Therefore the forthcoming seminar on Surah Al-Jinn by Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi is an unmissable seminar for those wanting real answers about the Jinn. Surah Al-Jinn - The Mysterious World of Spirits & Demons The Magnificent Journey An Amazing Journey Through The Last Two Parts (Juz' Tabaarak and Juz' 'Amma) of the Qur'an, From Surah Al-Mulk to Surah An-Naas, by one of the foremost Islamic Scholars and Thinkers of the Western World today By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford) Date: Saturday 23rd February 2013 Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University and Live Online Web Access http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register Written Testimonials: Cambridge Islamic Sciences Seminars (CISS): Testimonials "Alhamdulillah I've attended 3 seminars of Sheikh Akram's so far, and Insha Allah I will keep coming back for more! He was introduced to me by my brother who attends his study circles regularly in Oxford. I loved the seminar on Women scholars in Islam, it was a total eye opener into what a Muslim woman's role in society is, which surprisingly (or not) goes against many cultiural and conventionally held notions of Muslim women. My other favourite one was the tafseer of Surat al Fatiha and the last ten surahs, I will not be exaggerating when I say that I truly found it mind blowing. Sheikh Akram is an absolute treasure trove of knowledge but Masha Allah he always carries himself with the utmost humility. I have already had a look at the list of future seminars and I think MEOC is doing a great job in giving the layman an opportunity to have an exciting insight into the world of Muslim scholarship with its choice of highly intellectual topics. Last but not least, its a great opportunity to meet new people of diverse backgrounds. Well done all of you and may Allah reward you for your efforts." - Dr Fathima Shyma Fazal, Boston, Lincolnshire "I recently attended the Tafsir of Surah Nuh. Whilst I had heard much about Shaykh Akram, this was my first class with him. The first thing that you cannot help but appreciate is how the Shaykh hooks you with his connection to knowledge, in a pure sense, there was no need to employ any speaking tactics to keep the attendees engrossed. The Shaykh, made every point relevant, to connect the text with our lives today and our response to get closer to our Creator. Indeed the Shaykh mentioned countless gems that he mentioned offhand but when contemplated on, really struck a chord in the heart. It was also great that the Shaykh was very open to questions, however sensitive, and tackled them head on, without compromising the principles of our faith, exemplifying that Allah azza wa jal has not only blessed him with knowledge, but also wisdom. I don't say this lightly, I genuinely believe, if you have the opportunity to study with the Shaykh, and you don't take it, then you have missed out on tasting the fruits of the knowledge of the Scholarship of our time and land"- Umer Suleman, South London "Jazakumullah khair for the efforts of the MEOC for arranging these blessed gatherings of knowledge. The seminars I've attended so far have several elements that make them very special, starting from the choice of topics themselves which cater to the more profound needs of the people rather than addressing some superficial issues that seem to be more fashionable today. Even the content of the seminars and the manner of teaching by Shaikh Akram Nadwi are directly focussed towards developing a deeper understanding of these issues. In these seminars, one gets a glimpse of the years of learning that have gone into the brilliant scholarship of Shaikh Nadwi. Furthermore his knowledge seems to be blessed by an acute understanding of the needs of the Ummah. The seminar on the 'Legacy of Ibrahim (a.s.)' was exceptionally beautiful, wherein, the Shaikh in his own words confessed that he was attempting to transmit, not knowledge, but the state of his heart, to the others present. While the knowledge and the insight that one gains into the Qur'an, the Sunnah and the history of Muslims through these seminars is invaluable, I personally feel that these sessions are more than just one-day courses. I am inclined to call them gatherings of Remembrance of Allah, and we all know the blessings of such gatherings!" - Mohini Verma, PhD Student, Cambridge University Video Testimonials: Cambridge Islamic Sciences Seminars (CISS): Videos http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register Previous Posts Surah Al-Jinn - The Mysterious World of Spirits & Demons Muslim Education & Outreach Cambridge (MEOC) Tel: 07736 779448 / 01223 655223
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Surah Al-Jinn - The Mysterious World Of Spirits & Demons
Surah Al-Jinn - The Mysterious World of Spirits & Demons "Say [Prophet], ‘It has been revealed to me that a group of jinn once listened in and said, “We have heard a wondrous Qur' an, that gives guidance to the right path, and we have come to believe it..." [surah Al-Jinn 72:1-2] The World of Jinn or Spirits is one of the most misunderstood concepts in Islam. There is so much confusion around it as the Jinn live a parallel life to humans yet with hardly any concious contact between them. The Jinn can have a phenomenal effect on humans as Iblees or Shaithan himself is one of the Jinn. However the good side of the Jinn is often forgotten. Surah Al-Jinn provides us with a balanced description of them by way of a conversation a group of them had after they heard the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This is a fascinating Surah that unveils immense spiritual secrets that are much needed in this materialistic day and age. "Jazakumullahu khayran. I can't thank you enough for the opportunity. I am so impressed by the Sheikh, subhanallah, mashaAllah. A very rare example of tradition fused with awareness of the environment and reality while not compromising God consciousness. If only there were more like him.Questions, I'm so glad we can ask them even if it's not about the sura. Yes, how else are we to learn from his wisdom and experience if we don't ask? The issues facing Muslims in the West are so many and so confusing and I just love the fact that he does not have an inferiority complex about Islam. It's really sad to see psychologically defeated scholars start throwing away tradition in the name of progress and fitting in. Sheikh Akram Nadwi gives you the sense that the real life is in the hereafter so don't have to get so tied up with the philosophies and controversies that sometimes take away our attention from the real purpose. The onus is on us, are we being pious?" - Aisha Barkatullah, Cambridge This seminar is over 60% booked already as numbers are restricted to give time for the many questions that such a seminar would generate. So please reserve your place today for this unmissable seminar with Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi, Oxford. The Magnificent Journey An Amazing Journey Through The Last Two Parts (Juz' Tabaarak and Juz' 'Amma) of the Qur'an, From Surah Al-Mulk to Surah An-Naas, by one of the foremost Islamic Scholars and Thinkers of the Western World today Surah Al-Jinn - The Mysterious World of Spirits & Demons By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford) Date: Saturday 23rd February 2013 Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University and Live Online Web Access http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register Written Testimonials: Cambridge Islamic Sciences Seminars (CISS): Testimonials "I recently attended the Tafsir of Surah Nuh. Whilst I had heard much about Shaykh Akram, this was my first class with him. The first thing that you cannot help but appreciate is how the Shaykh hooks you with his connection to knowledge, in a pure sense, there was no need to employ any speaking tactics to keep the attendees engrossed. The Shaykh, made every point relevant, to connect the text with our lives today and our response to get closer to our Creator. Indeed the Shaykh mentioned countless gems that he mentioned offhand but when contemplated on, really struck a chord in the heart. It was also great that the Shaykh was very open to questions, however sensitive, and tackled them head on, without compromising the principles of our faith, exemplifying that Allah azza wa jal has not only blessed him with knowledge, but also wisdom. I don't say this lightly, I genuinely believe, if you have the opportunity to study with the Shaykh, and you don't take it, then you have missed out on tasting the fruits of the knowledge of the Scholarship of our time and land"- Umer Suleman, South London Video Testimonials: Cambridge Islamic Sciences Seminars (CISS): Videos http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register Muslim Education & Outreach Cambridge (MEOC) Tel: 07736 779448 / 01223 655223
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The (Real) Origin Of Species By Nuh (As) - Not Darwin!
The (Real) Origin of Species by Nuh (AS) - Not Darwin! "I (Noah) said, “Ask forgiveness of your Lord: He is ever forgiving. He will send down abundant rain from the sky for you; He will give you wealth and children; He will provide you with gardens and rivers. What is the matter with you? Why will you not fear God’s majesty, when He has created you stage by stage? Have you ever wondered how God created seven heavens, one above the other, placed the moon as a light in them and the sun as a lamp, how God made you spring forth from the earth like a plant, how He will return you into it and then bring you out again, and how He has spread the Earth out for you to walk along its spacious paths?”" [surah Nuh 71:10-20] Reflecting on some parts of this passage, Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi comments as follows: "Theme #6 - Man is created in stages. It is of no importance for the religious life what these stages refer to precisely, whether it is slow change over long eons of time, or abrupt shifts in some evolutionary process, as those who believe in evolution claim. For the religious life what is of importance is that the coming-to-be of a human being is a process through time, through experience , history, engagement with the natural and human world into which the individual is born and where he matures and, eventually, dies. The coming-to-be of a person is through time, through the effort of living and learning, of being nurtured and nurturing; it is a process of coming to know and experience, of awakening to the importance of being human, and the realisation that death is a stage, as birth was, as maturing was, as adulthood was and senility. The being created in stages means being created in a movement that is directed from one moment on to the next, from here to hereafter. Because this being created in stages is by God, it is a sign also of the minute, subtle and particular care that He has invested in His creation. Creation is not a careless thing, a matter of no importance, a meaningless repetition like mass-produced goods. Life is not to be wasted. For every life, its time is irreplaceable. No stage is permanent; that is the meaning of “stage”. We are always moved on within this world. (Death is a break, marked by “thumma”. What comes after death follows directly, as marked by “wa”.)" - Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi on Surah Nuh (Seminar Outline Notes) From time to time, philosophers and scientists have put forward propositions and theories with regards to the origins of species - the most significant being On The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin published in 1859. Although Darwin claimed that it was purely scientific in nature, his theory has had enormous idealogical impact on religious, cultural, social, political and economic spheres. [You can read the article titled "Reflections on The Theory of Evolution as A Cultural Dogma" by Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi attached to this email]. Sadly Muslims have also been affected by this. Another important point that many of us don't realise is that no matter how good a theory seems the inferences made by that theory are based on Inductive Reasoning which by definition is probabilistic and can never be certain even if all the premises are true. So these theories can never be a source of belief. At best they are useful for understanding the natural world. "Now a scientific theory is not, or should not be promoted as, a matter susceptible to believing or not believing it. Ideally, a scientific theory is a tool of human thought which helps us to perceive, understand and explain elements and features of the natural world (including our bodily selves) that, otherwise, we could not even perceive clearly, let alone understand or explain. Like any tool a theory does its job for a while, and then is re-designed or an altogether different theory does the job more efficiently, more elegantly, more comprehensively. A theory can be of use, for scientific purposes, if it accurately explains something in part, or in some aspect of it, even if, in respect of other aspects of the same thing, it is useless, inaccurate, and leads to a dead end. The worth of a scientific theory, ideally, is dependent on its capacity to understand and explain the natural world in a way that opens up reality to continued effort to understand and explain it."- Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi on Evolution (full article attached) Therefore the real origin of species is what is explained by the Prophets and Messengers of Allah (SWT). Their explanations are deep and meaningful - not superficial like the scientific theories and explanations - they connect the origin to the purpose, the end and to what comes after - "... how God made you spring forth from the earth like a plant, how He will return you into it and then bring you out again". They speak based on revelation, certainty and truth - not assumptions, inferences, conjecture, speculation and induction, like the scientists and philosophers. "Most of them follow nothing but assumptions, but assumptions can be of no value at all against the Truth: God is well aware of what they do." [Qur’an 10:36] "If you obeyed most of those on earth, they would lead you away from the path of God. They follow nothing but speculation; they are merely guessing. Your Lord knows best who strays from His path and who is rightly guided." [Qur'an 6:116-117] The seminar coming up this Saturday on Surah Nuh is an essential opportunity to not only understand our origins but moreover, our real purpose and our end as well. This life-changing seminar is taught by one of the foremost scholars and thinkers of the Western world today - Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi of Oxford University. Surah Nuh - The Struggle of The Prophets The Magnificent Journey An Amazing Journey Through The Last Two Parts (Juzz Tabaarak and Juzz 'Amma) of the Qur'an, From Surah Al-Mulk to Surah An-Naas, by one of the foremost Islamic Scholars and Thinkers of the Western World today By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford University) Date: Saturday 26th January 2013 Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University and Live Online Web Access http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register Written Testimonials: http://courses.meoc.org.uk/p/testimonials.html "Jazakumullah khair for the efforts of the MEOC for arranging these blessed gatherings of knowledge. The seminars I've attended so far have several elements that make them very special, starting from the choice of topics themselves which cater to the more profound needs of the people rather than addressing some superficial issues that seem to be more fashionable today. Even the content of the seminars and the manner of teaching by Shaikh Akram Nadwi are directly focussed towards developing a deeper understanding of these issues. In these seminars, one gets a glimpse of the years of learning that have gone into the brilliant scholarship of Shaikh Nadwi. Furthermore his knowledge seems to be blessed by an acute understanding of the needs of the Ummah. The seminar on the 'Legacy of Ibrahim (a.s.)' was exceptionally beautiful, wherein, the Shaikh in his own words confessed that he was attempting to transmit, not knowledge, but the state of his heart, to the others present. While the knowledge and the insight that one gains into the Qur'an, the Sunnah and the history of Muslims through these seminars is invaluable, I personally feel that these sessions are more than just one-day courses. I am inclined to call them gatherings of Remembrance of Allah, and we all know the blessings of such gatherings!" - Mohini Verma, PhD Student, Cambridge University "Of all the scholars I have had the opportunity to study with, I have found Shaikh Akram Nadwi to be the closest, in knowledge, manners and teaching, to how I would imagine some of the great Hadith scholars of the past would have been. He has a vast knowledge of Qur'an, Hadith and Fiqh, a down-to-earth, humble, approachable style, and great teaching ability. His classes are not just beneficial from a learning perspective, but also to marvel at the awe-inspiring wealth of knowledge of our scholars masha Allah. His 57 volume work going through the biographies of some 8,500 women scholars of Hadith is a monumental endeavour. The mere fact of its existence can be a major talking point in discussion with Muslims and non-Muslims, and is almost a stand-alone proof of Islam's unparalleled wealth of female scholarship." - Dr Omar Mahroo, London "I want to thank your organisation for arranging these series of lectures by Dr Nadwi. I have attended two of these lectures and have found them immensely enlightening. Dr Nadwi is a rare scholar of our times and although he is knowledgeable enough to talk at length on issues of philosophy, literacy or poetry, he is always keen to emphasise the practical implications of his teachings - that Islam in essence is a religion to be practiced with real actions and not confined to theory written in textbooks. MEOC has done an excellent job in the way they have taken care of all the details required of organising such events. I pray that Allah rewards all those involved in all aspects of these courses." - Dr Atiqul Baree, Portsmouth "The course by Shaykh Nadwi lived up to its billing and the course splendidly drove home just how crucial and relevant lessons from Ibrahim’s (as) life are to us today. Ibrahim's (as) life is not covered enough in Muslim circles or public discourse, which made the course very interesting. The stories of Ibrahim (as) particularly that of him and his two sons Ismail and Ishaq (as) are endlessly rich and fruitful and understanding them will go a long way in helping us make some sense of our reality. Shaykh Nadwi mashAllah demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Ibrahim's (as) story as narrated in the Quran and also the Biblical account as he taught us the Abrahamic foundations. His passion and the layout of the course were engaging and I left with a strong attachment to the 'intellectual & moral courage' of Ibrahim (as); a principle myself and every Muslim should be implementing in our lives.JazakAllahu Khair" - Mohamed Abdalla, Cambridge Video Testimonials: http://courses.meoc.org.uk/p/blog-page.html Seminar Highlights of Surah Al-Haqqah http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register Previous Posts Preview of Nuh (AS) Seminar - Gems from Shaykh Akram Nadwi The People of Nuh (AS) and the People Today - Same Idols But Modern Names The Big Debate: Nuh (AS) Vs Richard Dawkins - Coming Up Soon! SURAH NUH (NOAH) - THE STRUGGLE OF THE PROPHETS
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Preview Of Nuh (As) Seminar - Gems From Shaykh Akram Nadwi
Preview of Nuh (AS) Seminar - Gems from Shaykh Akram Nadwi What follows is some extracts from the notes by Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi on the forthcoming unique seminar - Surah Nuh. "Like every part of the Qur’an, Surah Nuh holds its meaning in relation to the context of the revelation of the Book to the Prophet, salla-llahu `alayhi wa sallam. This is an early surah connected to the condition of the Prophet’s mission before the command to do Hijrah to Yathrib. It is implicitly addressing the expressions, postures and attitudes of the mushrikun in Makkah in their refusal of God’s message. For the Prophet there is consolation and strength from the precedent of Nuh, `alayhi s-salam, just as, for the the mushrikun, there is warning and threat from the precedent of what befell the ones who rejected Nuh" - Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi on Surah Nuh "Theme #9 - Unfortunately, people cannot always see through this world to the Reality, so over time their belief in God becomes enfeebled, lukewarm, then diluted, mixed with something else and so perverted. They come to fear and reverence only what they can see –the forces of nature, or the powers of some men over others, and both these have psychological effects as inhibitions, superstitions, taboos. Their world becomes narrower, their vision likewise. Their feeling of anxiety and fearfulness in the world makes them look with special reverence to great individuals of their community’s past, who were powerful or wise or who helped them to accomplish things that now they fear they cannot accomplish. History quickly degenerates into myth, and myth evolves as fetishism and superstitious religion. Eventually these mis-remembered great individuals or misunderstood and feared forces of nature come to be worshipped as lesser powers, separate from even if beneath God (bi-duni-llah). The people, trapped in this degeneracy, come to elevate the historical achievements of their ancestors, to turn them into pseudo-religious myths, and then they cling to these myths. In principle and practice they behave as if these great ancestors had become gods beneath God with power to shape their present and future, to influence the coming of rain or safe travelling over the sea, or the outcome of other human efforts, like marriage or war. In Surah Nuh, the proper names are listed of some of these false ancestor-deities whose stories had travelled to, and so were known in, the world of the Arabs of the Jahiliyya. In our time, likewise, though never formally deified, the achievements and great figures of a people are turned into mythical entities, and they cling to them, and want to “follow their ways”, to “live up to them”, no matter what they did really. In this way, the Reality is veiled from them, and they do not experience it and cannot make themselves open to it. They mouth adherence to the great people or great ways (ideas, values) of their past (like, for example, rationalism, enlightenment, freedom, democracy, equality), and so they are blind to the realities of what they are doing in the present, as well as being blind to the historical realities of what was done in the name of these mythologised values in the past" - Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi on Surah Nuh The story of Nuh (AS) is a deep and powerful story that has immense relevance to the time that we are living in. His story would help us understand this world and its workings in a way that we have never thought of before. The upcoming seminar on Surah Nuh is a wonderful opportunity to study this important story in the Qur'an and discover its many lessons, under the guidance of one of the foremost scholars and thinkers of the Western world today - Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi of Oxford University, who very effectively combines traditional scholarship with modern research to have a way of thinking and teaching that is truly unique. Prices going up this weekend. Please book your place today. Surah Nuh - The Struggle of The Prophets The Magnificent Journey An Amazing Journey Through The Last Two Parts (Juzz Tabaarak and Juzz 'Amma) of the Qur'an, From Surah Al-Mulk to Surah An-Naas, by one of the foremost Islamic Scholars and Thinkers of the Western World today By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford University) Date: Saturday 26th January 2013 Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University and Live Online Web Access Very Special Offer: Annual Pass - 12 sessions for the price of 5 [Audio recordings will be provided for the sessions missed if signed up for the annual pass] http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register Video Testimonials: Cambridge Islamic Sciences Seminars (CISS): Testimonials Previous Posts Preview of Nuh (AS) Seminar - Gems from Shaykh Akram Nadwi The People of Nuh (AS) and the People Today - Same Idols But Modern Names The Big Debate: Nuh (AS) Vs Richard Dawkins - Coming Up Soon! SURAH NUH (NOAH) - THE STRUGGLE OF THE PROPHETS
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How Could You Have A Similar Experience? "I went into a Masjid in Ramadhan and I heard a remarkable scholar explain the Qur’an (I had not read the Qur’an except in translation before that day), and I heard him speak about the Qur’an in the form of almost a conversation. And you know the Qur’an is Allah (Azza wa Jalla - Mighty and Majestic) speaking to us directly, and it felt like that for me for the first time.... I attended the entire series with him because I was hooked completely, I was mesmerised by this book, I was completely overwhelmed that I had no idea, no clue what this book was that was always there, and I always thought ‘yeah I have read something from it or some translation or something, I have an idea what it says and I guess I know what it has to say’. But when I heard what it really had to say for the first time, I felt that there is this book that I loved so much and I have no relationship with it. And of course the barriers were many, including the knowledge of it but of course even the language - I had no idea what the Arabic language was, not a clue” - Nouman Ali Khan, Qur'an Instructor and Founder of Bayyinah Institute [from the video ] Nouman Ali Khan is a well known figure among the English speaking Muslims, his talks are very popular on the internet and his courses are jam-packed. The reason for sharing this quote from him is to highlight the fact that many of us Muslims are in the same state as he was before he heard a remarkable scholar explain the Qur'an. We think that we know what the Qur'an is about because we have read some translations. However our relationship with the Qur'an is not real. We have more of a relationship with other books than the Qur'an because we have no real idea, no clue what this book is. But the good news is that we all have the opportunity to change this situation. We have in our midst a remarkable scholar who is both an expert of the Arabic Language and an expert of the Qur'an (as well as being an expert in Hadith). MashaAllah, many who attended the Magnificent Journey Seminars by Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi and listened to his unique and amazing explanations experienced the same feelings as Nouman Ali Khan when he heard that remarkable scholar explain the Qur'an. People for the first time in their life have had a feeling for what the Qur'an really is and have also realised how misinformed they were before about the Qur'an. A strong effect is felt by even those who know Arabic. (As a testament to this, please watch the video testimonials of attendees at the link below) So do not miss this lifetime opportunity to study the Qur'an with a remarkable and qualified scholar, who will, inshaAllah, change your attitude towards the Qur'an like it happened to Nouman Ali Khan... http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register Introduction to The Magnificent Journey Seminar - Video (click on the image below) "The Qur'an is for people who think and are active. It is not for lazy people who do not use their God-given faculties" - Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi The Magnificent Journey An Amazing Journey Through The Last Two Parts (Juzz Tabaarak and Juzz 'Amma) of the Qur'an, From Surah Al-Mulk to Surah An-Naas, by one of the foremost Islamic Scholars and Thinkers of the Western World today Surah Al-Ma'arij - The Inevitable Reality By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford University) Date: Saturday 22nd December 2012 Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University and Live Online Video Testimonials: http://courses.meoc.org.uk/p/testimonials.html Very Special Offer: Annual Pass - 12 sessions for the price of 5 http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register "Of all the scholars I have had the opportunity to study with, I have found Shaikh Akram Nadwi to be the closest, in knowledge, manners and teaching, to how I would imagine some of the great Hadith scholars of the past would have been. He has a vast knowledge of Qur'an, Hadith and Fiqh, a down-to-earth, humble, approachable style, and great teaching ability. His classes are not just beneficial from a learning perspective, but also to marvel at the awe-inspiring wealth of knowledge of our scholars masha Allah. His 57 volume work going through the biographies of some 8,000 women scholars of Hadith is a monumental endeavour. The mere fact of its existence can be a major talking point in discussion with Muslims and non-Muslims, and is almost a stand-alone proof of Islam's unparalleled wealth of female scholarship." - Dr Omar Mahroo, Cambridge/London Previous Posts Surah Al-Ma'arij - Back To The Electric Atmosphere NEW AMAZING VIDEO - The Qur'an Is for People Who Think... Why Is The Hereafter More Obvious Than The Present Life? Why Doesn't This World Make Any Sense?
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Surah Al-Ma'arij - Back To The Electric Atmosphere Surahs come in pairs in the Qur'an. The pair of Surah Al-Haaqqah is Surah Al-Ma'arij. Surah Al-Ma'arij deals with the Day of Judgement and The Hereafter from another perspective." - Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi There was such an electric atmosphere when Surah Al-Haaqqah was discussed last month in the Magnificent Journey Seminar Series in Cambridge. This month it is Surah Al-Ma'arij - the twin half of Surah Al-Haaqqah. Surah Al-Ma'arij also deals with The Day of Judgement and The Hereafter but from a different perspective. These seminars really give a taste of how it would have been like when the Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the people around him. The real effect of the Qur'an can only be felt when it is understood in their context and in their language. Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi is a master of both the language and the context, and he brings these across to us in an amazing, unique and an inspiring way, MashaAllah. If you want to be awed or amazed by the Qur'an then this is the seminar for you.... Introduction to The Magnificent Journey Seminar - Video (click on the image below) "The Qur'an is for people who think and are active. It is not for lazy people who do not use their God-given faculties" - Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi The Magnificent Journey An Amazing Journey Through The Last Two Parts (Juzz Tabaarak and Juzz 'Amma) of the Qur'an, From Surah Al-Mulk to Surah An-Naas, by one of the foremost Islamic Scholars and Thinkers of the Western World today Surah Al-Ma'arij - The Inevitable Reality By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford University) Date: Saturday 22nd December 2012 Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University and Live Online Video Testimonials: http://courses.meoc.org.uk/p/testimonials.html Very Special Offer: Annual Pass - 12 sessions for the price of 5 http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register "Animals live for the present. The humans live for the future. But the real future is the never-ending future which is the Hereafter. Every other 'future' will become present and then disappears into the past." - Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi Previous Posts NEW AMAZING VIDEO - The Qur'an Is for People Who Think... Why Is The Hereafter More Obvious Than The Present Life? Why Doesn't This World Make Any Sense? How Could You Have A Similar Experience?
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** New Amazing Video - The Qur'an Is For People Who Think...
The Qur'an Is for People Who Think... "The Qur'an is for people who think and are active. It is not for lazy people who do not use their God-given faculties" - Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi In case you did not get an opportunity to join the first of the seminars of The Magnificent Journey Series the following video by Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi gives the introduction to the series and goes through part of Surah Al-Mulk. It is just amazing, you must watch it. This is also a reminder for the next seminar of the series coming up tomorrow, InshaAllah on Surah Al-Haqqah which is a mind-blowing Surah in The Qur'an and the subject matter of which is the Hereafter. No doubt we will not be the same after this seminar! "Animals live for the present. The humans live for the future. But the real future is the never-ending future which is the Hereafter. Every other 'future' will become present and then disappears into the past." - Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi Please register now for the remaining places available. The Inevitable Reality - Surah Al-Haaqqah The Magnificent Journey An Amazing Journey Through The Last Two Parts (Juzz Tabaarak and Juzz 'Amma) of the Qur'an, From Surah Al-Mulk to Surah An-Naas, by one of the foremost Islamic Scholars and Thinkers of the Western World today By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford University) Date: Saturday 17th November 2012 Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University and Live Online Amazing Special Offer: Annual Pass - 12 sessions for the price of 5 http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register Wassalaam Muslim Education & Outreach Cambridge Tel: 07736 779448 / 01223 655223 ---------------------------------------------------- Previous Posts Why Is The Hereafter More Obvious Than The Present Life? Why Doesn't This World Make Any Sense? The Inevitable Reality - Al-Haaqqah Testimonials "Jazakumullah khair for the efforts of the MEOC for arranging these blessed gatherings of knowledge. The seminars I've attended so far have several elements that make them very special, starting from the choice of topics themselves which cater to the more profound needs of the people rather than addressing some superficial issues that seem to be more fashionable today. Even the content of the seminars and the manner of teaching by Shaikh Akram Nadwi are directly focussed towards developing a deeper understanding of these issues. In these seminars, one gets a glimpse of the years of learning that have gone into the brilliant scholarship of Shaikh Nadwi. Furthermore his knowledge seems to be blessed by an acute understanding of the needs of the Ummah. The seminar on the 'Legacy of Ibrahim (a.s.)' was exceptionally beautiful, wherein, the Shaikh in his own words confessed that he was attempting to transmit, not knowledge, but the state of his heart, to the others present. While the knowledge and the insight that one gains into the Qur'an, the Sunnah and the history of Muslims through these seminars is invaluable, I personally feel that these sessions are more than just one-day courses. I am inclined to call them gatherings of Remembrance of Allah, and we all know the blessings of such gatherings!" - Mohini Verma, PhD Student, Cambridge University "Alhamdulillah I've attended 3 seminars of Sheikh Akram's so far, and Insha Allah I will keep coming back for more! He was introduced to me by my brother who attends his study circles regularly in Oxford. I loved the seminar on Women scholars in Islam, it was a total eye opener into what a Muslim woman's role in society is, which surprisingly (or not) goes against many cultiural and conventionally held notions of Muslim women. My other favourite one was the tafseer of Surat al Fatiha and the last ten surahs, I will not be exaggerating when I say that I truly found it mind blowing. Sheikh Akram is an absolute treasure trove of knowledge but Masha Allah he always carries himself with the utmost humility. I have already had a look at the list of future seminars and I think MEOC is doing a great job in giving the layman an opportunity to have an exciting insight into the world of Muslim scholarship with its choice of highly intellectual topics. Last but not least, its a great opportunity to meet new people of diverse backgrounds. Well done all of you and may Allah reward you for your efforts." - Dr Fathima Shyma Fazal, Boston, Lincolnshire "Of all the scholars I have had the opportunity to study with, I have found Shaikh Akram Nadwi to be the closest, in knowledge, manners and teaching, to how I would imagine some of the great Hadith scholars of the past would have been. He has a vast knowledge of Hadith and Fiqh, a down-to-earth, humble, approachable style, and great teaching ability. His classes are not just beneficial from a learning perspective, but also to marvel at the awe-inspiring wealth of knowledge of our scholars masha Allah. His 40 volume work going through the biographies of some 8,000 women scholars of Hadith is a monumental endeavour. The mere fact of its existence can be a major talking point in discussion with Muslims and non-Muslims, and is almost a stand-alone proof of Islam's unparalleled wealth of female scholarship." - Dr Omar Mahroo, Cambridge/London More Testimonials at: http://courses.meoc....stimonials.html Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype
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Why Is The Hereafter More Obvious Than The Present Life?
Why Is The Hereafter More Obvious Than The Present Life? "The Hereafter (Aakhirah) is more obvious than the present life although people don't realise it. Everything in this life points to The Aakhirah - it is more obvious than ones own existence. Allah (SWT) has called the resurrection and afterlife 'The Reality' and called the present life 'delusion', 'play', 'conjecture', 'diversion', 'amusement' and 'deception'..." Today many people think that the Resurrection and the Afterlife are tales made up by the ancients to keep the society in check and to exert their authority on the general masses, and that these are superstitions in which the people should no longer believe. No doubt that the abuse of some religions have led people to this conclusion. However if one looks at the Qur'an, the Hereafter is expressed in such terms that one will have no doubt whatsoever that it is the Reality and that without it, nothing has any meaning and also that the whole universe points to that Reality. Our birth, life and death points to that reality; so is our speech; vegetation and animals; rain, thunder and storm; our self-reproaching souls; the sun, the moon, the earth and the stars; oceans and mountains - everything points to the Creator and to the Reality - The Resurrection and The Hereafter. "But how (will they fare) when we gather them together against a day about which there is no doubt, and each soul will be paid out just what it has earned, without (favour or) injustice?" [Qur'an 3:25] "Allah! There is no god but He: of a surety He will gather you together against the Day of Judgement, about which there is no doubt. And whose word can be truer than Allah's?" [Qur'an 4:87] "Look, then, at the imprints of God’s mercy, how He restores the earth to life after death: this same God is the one who will return people to life after death – He has power over all things" [Qur'an 30:50] We, Muslims are reminded of this Reality in every prayer when we recite Surah Al-Fatiha and say "Master of The Day of Judgement". However our outlook, attitude, thinking, behaviour, aspirations and actions are not very dissimilar to the people around us who deny the Reality and say "There is nothing except our life on this earth, and never shall we be raised up again" [Qur'an 6:29]. Why is this so? The forthcoming seminar on Surah Al- Haqqah - The Inevitable Reality - deals with the question of Resurrection and Hereafter that every human being must confront. It also gives us valuable clues as to why we Muslims today are seemingly not focused on the Hereafter despite being told that "Verily the Hereafter will be better for you than the present" [Qur'an 93:4] This is an unmissable seminar for anyone hoping to have a greater insight in to the Hereafter and achieving inner balance that would reflect in their day-to-day life. Only 5 days to go, please register now. The Magnificent Journey An Amazing Journey Through The Last Two Parts (Juzz Tabaarak and Juzz 'Amma) of the Qur'an, From Surah Al-Mulk to Surah An-Naas, by one of the foremost Islamic Scholars and Thinkers of the Western World today The Inevitable Reality - Surah Al-Haaqqah By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford University) Date: Saturday 17th November 2012 Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University and Live Online Video Testimonials: http://courses.meoc.org.uk/p/testimonials.html Amazing Special Offer: Annual Pass - 12 sessions for the price of 5 http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register
Why Doesn't This World Make Any Sense?
Why Doesn't This World Make Any Sense? “Nothing of the Dunya (this world) makes any sense without the Aakhirah (Hereafter)” - Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi Today people live in a very confused state - confused about themselves, confused about their surroundings and even confused about their own religion. Muslims are no exception. Why are people, including us Muslims, in such a confused state? Everybody knows that there is no real justice in this world, nor is there real fairness or equality. For example, people get away after committing serious crimes, the poor are exploited by the rich and powerful, wealth and resources are unequally distributed, natural disasters strike defenseless people. Similarly those who do good are not always recognized or rewarded. From a worldly point of view, nothing seems to make sense. Yet this is how this world is meant to be because it is but a part that will only be complete with the Aakhirah. Allah (SWT) has created the Dunya and Aakhirah as a pair, like He has created everything else in pairs. Therefore people who neglect this fact and think only of this world are bound to be confused, even if they claim to adhere to a religion. No doubt that this is one reason why there is so much emphasis in the Qur’an about the Hereafter, because this world and whatever we do has no meaning without it. "And the worldly life is not but amusement and diversion; but the home of the Hereafter is best for those who fear Allah , so will you not reason?" [Qur’an 6:32] If we Muslims do not focus our attention on the Hereafter then we will also become people who are confused and distracted - those who see the reality as crooked and the crookedness as reality - "Those who would hinder (men) from the path of Allah and would seek in it something crooked: they were those who denied the Hereafter" [Qur’an 7:45] and"Indeed, for those who do not believe in the Hereafter, We have made pleasing to them their deeds, so they wander blindly" [Qur'an 27:4]. But the true believers are those who have certainty of the Hereafter - "And who believe in that which is revealed unto thee (Muhammad) and that which was revealed before thee, and are certain of the Hereafter" [Qur’an 2:4] How do we become people who are certain of the Hereafter and people who think straight? There is nothing more powerful and effective to answer this question than the Qur'an itself. It revolutionized a people who were steeped in ignorance, materialism and barbarism to become the best of people the world has ever seen. In this regard Surah Al-Haqqah is a very powerful Surah which reminds us of the inevitable reality of the Hereafter. The Magnificent Journey An Amazing Journey Through The Last Two Parts (Juzz Tabaarak and Juzz 'Amma) of the Qur'an, From Surah Al-Mulk to Surah An-Naas, by one of the foremost Islamic Scholars and Thinkers of the Western World today The Inevitable Reality - Surah Al-Haaqqah By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford University) Date: Saturday 17th November 2012 Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University and Live Online Video Testimonials: http://courses.meoc.org.uk/p/testimonials.html Amazing Special Offer: Annual Pass - 12 sessions for the price of 5. http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register
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The Inevitable Reality - Al-Haaqqah - The Magnificent Journe
SURAH AL-HAAQQAH AND SURAH AL-MA’AARIJ Surah Al-Haaqqah and Al-Ma’aarij are the third and fourth Surahs following on from Surah Al-Mulk (dealing with At-Tawheed and Al-’Uboodiyyah - servitude to Allah) and Surah Al-Qalam (dealing with Al-Risalah - Prophethood). Surah Al-Haaqqah and Al-Ma’aarij deal with the third major theme of the Qur’an which is Al-Akhirah - the Hereafter. The Makkans used to deny the Hereafter like the majority of people do today. Therefore these surahs draw attention to the fate in this world of earlier people who denied the Day of Judgement before them as well as the consequences they face in the Hereafter itself. These Surahs are so relevant for the modern materialistic context as people do not see beyond what is physically visible in front of them. The use of the language and argument presented in the Surahs go deep into the hearts of people such that they simply cannot ignore them. Unfortunately, Muslims themselves have become very materialistic, losing their spirituality. Therefore these are Surahs that can not only shake non-Muslims but Muslims alike to remind them of the purpose of this life and the Inevitable Reality - the day of judgement and the life after. This is amazingly powerful. The Magnificent Journey An Amazing Journey Through The Last Two Parts (Juzz Tabaarak and Juzz 'Amma) of the Qur'an, From Surah Al-Mulk to Surah An-Naas, by one of the foremost Islamic Scholars and Thinkers of the Western World today The Inevitable Reality - Surah Al-Haaqqah and Al-Ma'arij By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford University) Date: Saturday 17th November 2012 Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University and Online http://courses.meoc.org.uk << Click Here To Register
The Quranic Seerah Of The Prophet A Unique Approach Saturday
The Qur’anic Seerah of The Prophet - A Unique Approach When we think about the Seerah or the biography of the Prophet (SAW), we first bring to mind the famous books of seerah written by classical as well as contemporary scholars and writers. No doubt that some of these are great works but we sometimes become so engrossed in the details that we fail to appreciate the greater message and benefit of the seerah. This happens because we lose sight of the basis or backbone for the life of the Prophet (SAW) which anchors all the details of his seerah. What the Qur'an provides us is the backbone and the most important aspects of the life of the Prophet (SAW) by which the details can be understood. The heart of the seerah is seen through the Qur'an where Allah (SWT) gives us knowledge of inner aspects of the life of the Prophet (SAW) which are known only to Him (SWT), such as the feelings and thoughts of the Prophet (SAW). <<And surely you are indeed of a magnificent character >> [surah Al-Qalam 68:4] Allah (SWT) mentions that the Prophet (SAW) is on an exalted standard of character. This is one of the pillars of his life. It is manifested not only in his speech and action but also in his thinking. What is more amazing is that he maintained this in all circumstance including when dealing with the enemy or when he was upset. Knowing this sheds a totally different light when studying the details of the seerah. << We sent you [Prophet] only as a mercy to all people >> [surah Al-Anbiyah 21:107] Similarly Allah (SWT) mentions that the Prophet (SAW) is a mercy to each and every human being on the face of the earth as well as other creatures. Again this is manifested in every aspect of his life. Unfortunately those who make fun of the Prophet (SAW) have not realised that he is a mercy to them personally. All that is mentioned about the Prophet (SAW) in the Qur'an are the most important aspects of his life a Muslim (and also non-Muslim) must know. Therefore the most important book for the study of seerah is the Qur'an. Surahs such as Al-Qalam, Al-Muzzammil and Al-Muddaththir (all in Juzz Tabarak) are particularly relevant in this matter. After the completion of Surah Al-Mulk last month, this Saturday will be focusing on Surah Al-Qalam. The structure of Surah Al-Qalam is such that the beginning and the end of the Surah are about the Prophet (SAW) while the middle is about the response of the people and its consequences. The subtleties and the connection between the different parts of the Surah will be explored during the seminar. No doubt at the end, you will come out with an amazing understanding and love for the Prophet (SAW) as well as a deep understanding of this Surah in particular and the Qur'an in general, InshaAllah. The Magnificent Journey An Amazing Journey Through The Last Two Parts (Juzz Tabaarak and Juzz 'Amma) of the Qur'an, From Surah Al-Mulk to Surah An-Naas, by one of the foremost Islamic Scholars and Thinkers of the Western World today Surah Al-Qalam... By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford University) Date: Saturday 20th October 2012 Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University and Online Schedule: Sunday 23rd September 2012 - Anglia Ruskin University 67. Surah Al-Mulk - Completed Saturday 20th October 2012 - Cambridge University 68. Surah Al-Qalam [69. Surah Al-Haaqqah to 70. Surah Al-Ma'aarij] Saturday 17th November 2012 - Cambridge University 71. Surah Nuh to 72. Surah Al-Jinn Saturday 22nd December 2012 - Cambridge University 73. Surah Al-Muzammil to 75. Surah Al-Qiyaamah Saturday 26th January 2013 - Cambridge University 76. Surah Al-Insaan to 77. Surah Al-Mursalaat Saturday 23rd February 2013 - Cambridge University 78. Surah An-Naba' to 80. Surah 'Abasa Saturday 23rd March 2013 - Cambridge University 81. Surah Ath-Thakweer to 84. Surah Al-Inshiqaaq Saturday 20th April 2013 - Cambridge University 85. Surah Al-Buruj to 89. Surah Al-Fajr Saturday 18th May 2013 - Cambridge University 90. Surah Al-Balad to 96. Surah Al-'Alaq Saturday 22nd June 2013 - Cambridge University 97. Surah Al-Qadr to 114. Surah An-Naas Sunday 21st July 2013 - Anglia Ruskin University Bonus: 1. Surah Al-Fathiha and 2:255 Aayat Al-Kursi Sunday 25th August 2013 - Anglia Ruskin University Bonus: Miracle of The Qur'an There will be a minimum of 12 sessions in this monthly journey. They can be booked individually or as a whole. http://courses.meoc.org.uk <<<<<< Click Here To Register Price: Individual Sessions: Advance Tickets: Adults £25, Dual Ticket £20, Student £20, Children £12.50, Half-Day £15 Live Online Web Access £49.50 Crèche Facilities - £15 per child for whole day. Annual Pass: Magnificent Journey Attendance Pass - £147 (less than £13 per session) Magnificent Journey Online Pass - £297 (less than £25 per session) Features of the Magnificent Journey Pass: Attending just 5 or 6 sessions covers the cost of the pass. Accompanying children can attend for free (usually £12.50). Reduced price for crèche facilities at only £10 (usually £15). Payment in 2 or 3 instalments if required Guaranteed places Limited number of passes available! Testimonials "Of all the scholars I have had the opportunity to study with, I have found Shaikh Akram Nadwi to be the closest, in knowledge, manners and teaching, to how I would imagine some of the great Hadith scholars of the past would have been. He has a vast knowledge of Qur'an, Hadith and Fiqh, a down-to-earth, humble, approachable style, and great teaching ability. His classes are not just beneficial from a learning perspective, but also to marvel at the awe-inspiring wealth of knowledge of our scholars masha Allah. His 57 volume work going through the biographies of some 8,000 women scholars of Hadith is a monumental endeavour. The mere fact of its existence can be a major talking point in discussion with Muslims and non-Muslims, and is almost a stand-alone proof of Islam's unparalleled wealth of female scholarship." - Dr Omar Mahroo, Cambridge/London More Testimonials: http://courses.meoc....stimonials.html Muslim Education & Outreach Cambridge (MEOC) 23 King Street, Cambridge CB1 1AH Tel: 07736 779 448 or 01223 655223
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Surah Al-Qalam - The Magnificent Journey
In Defence of The Prophet - Surah Al-Qalam - The Magnificent Journey It appears to be a time of the year when some ridicule is trying to be hurled at the Prophet (SAW) and the Muslims. This is not a new occurrence but is as old as the advent of the Prophet (SAW). It is a coincidence that Surah Al-Qalam is to be explored this weekend together with Surah Al-Mulk in the first of a year-long series of seminars. Surah Al-Qalam is the response of Allah (SWT) to the ridicule and abuse made towards His Messenger - Muhammad (PBUH) by the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Like Surah Al-Mulk which starts by powerfully exalting Allah (SWT), Surah Al-Qalam starts by Allah (SWT)'s exaltation of the Messenger (SAW). Nun. By the pen! By all they write! Your Lord’s grace does not make you [Prophet] a madman: you will have a never-ending reward–– truly you have a strong character–– and soon you will see, as will they, which of you is afflicted with madness. Your Lord knows best who strays from His path and who is rightly guided. So do not yield to those who deny the truth–– they want you to compromise with them and then they will compromise with you–– do not yield to any contemptible swearer, to any backbiter, slander-monger, or hinderer of good, to anyone who is sinful, aggressive, coarse, and on top of all that, an imposter. [surah Al-Qalam 68:1-13] Oaths are often used in the Qur'an. They are connected to what follows in that Surah. In this instance, Allah (SWT) swears by the pen and what is written by the pen. Is there a relationship between the pen and what is written here in this Surah? According to Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi and others there is a very strong relationship. The oath is there to make people understand that men of letters (those who write) know for sure that what the Prophet (SAW) came with (the Qur'an) is not something a mad person or a liar or a lunatic could come up with and that the Prophet (SWT) could never be a mad person or a lunatic or liar because "you are on an exalted standard of character" (ayah #4). The rest of the Surah then elaborates on this argument. The Surah ends with: The disbelievers almost strike you down with their looks when they hear the Qur an. They say, ‘He must be mad!’ but truly it is nothing other than a Reminder for all peoples. [surah Al-Qalam 68:51-52] This Surah is as if it has been revealed to us fresh from the heavens with regards to the incidents of the past weeks. What better opportunity can we have to explore this Surah in detail and have a greater understanding of the Prophet (SAW) than to study it with one of the foremost Islamic scholars and thinkers of the Western world today? Furthermore, if one cannot attend the seminars in person they can access it live online from anywhere in the world and follow it with their family and friends. In these seminars you will study the intricate and subtle but very important connections between words and ayahs within the surahs to gain a well rounded and deep understanding of the Qur'an, which is very rare these days to find. No amount of reading books or listening to talks can compare to studying with a qualified scholar and a teacher of this calibre even for a short time. So please sign up without delay to begin Your Magnificent Journey with the Qur'an. This is an opportunity one can hardly miss. Please watch what the attendees say about these seminars: . The Magnificent Journey An Amazing Journey Through The Last Two Parts (Juzu Tabaarak and Juzu 'Amma) of the Qur'an, From Surah Al-Mulk to Surah An-Naas, by one of the foremost Islamic Scholars and Thinkers of the Western World today Surah Al-Qalam By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford University) Date: Saturday 20th October 2012 Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University Schedule: Sunday 23rd September 2012 - Anglia Ruskin University 67. Surah Al-Mulk - Completed Saturday 20th October 2012 - Cambridge University 68. Surah Al-Qalam [69. Surah Al-Haaqqah to 70. Surah Al-Ma'aarij] Saturday 17th November 2012 - Cambridge University 71. Surah Nuh to 72. Surah Al-Jinn Saturday 22nd December 2012 - Cambridge University 73. Surah Al-Muzammil to 75. Surah Al-Qiyaamah Saturday 26th January 2013 - Cambridge University 76. Surah Al-Insaan to 77. Surah Al-Mursalaat Saturday 23rd February 2013 - Cambridge University 78. Surah An-Naba' to 80. Surah 'Abasa Saturday 23rd March 2013 - Cambridge University 81. Surah Ath-Thakweer to 84. Surah Al-Inshiqaaq Saturday 20th April 2013 - Cambridge University 85. Surah Al-Buruj to 89. Surah Al-Fajr Saturday 18th May 2013 - Cambridge University 90. Surah Al-Balad to 96. Surah Al-'Alaq Saturday 22nd June 2013 - Cambridge University 97. Surah Al-Qadr to 114. Surah An-Naas Sunday 21st July 2013 - Anglia Ruskin University Bonus: 1. Surah Al-Fathiha and 2:255 Aayat Al-Kursi Sunday 25th August 2013 - Anglia Ruskin University Bonus: Miracle of The Qur'an There will be a minimum of 10 sessions in this year long course. They can be booked individually or as a whole. http://courses.meoc.org.uk <<<<<< Click Here To RegisterPrice: Individual Sessions: Advance Tickets: Adults £25, Dual Ticket £20, Children £12.50, Half-Day £15 Live Online Web Access £49.50 Crèche Facilities - £15 per child for whole day. Annual Pass: Magnificent Journey Attendance Pass - £147 (less than £13 per session) Magnificent Journey Online Pass - £297 (less than £25 per session) Features of the Magnificent Journey Pass: Attending just 5 or 6 sessions covers the cost of the pass. Accompanying children can attend the seminar for free. Reduced price for crèche facilities at only £10. Payment in 2 or 3 instalments if required Guaranteed places Limited number of passes available! Testimonials Video Testimonial: Hammad Buriname (France) Tariq Pandor (Birmingham) "I want to thank your organisation for arranging these series of lectures by Dr Nadwi. I have attended two of these lectures and have found them immensely enlightening. Dr Nadwi is a rare scholar of our times and although he is knowledgeable enough to talk at length on issues of philosophy, literacy or poetry, he is always keen to emphasise the practical implications of his teachings - that Islam in essence is a religion to be practiced with real actions and not confined to theory written in textbooks. MEOC has done an excellent job in the way they have taken care of all the details required of organising such events. I pray that Allah rewards all those involved in all aspects of these courses." - Dr Atiqul Baree, Portsmouth"Alhamdulillah I was fortunate enough to attend the first of the Cambridge Islamic Sciences Seminars which attracted many from within Cambridge and without, both young and old. Sheikh Akram Nadwi is a true gem within the Muslim community here in the UK; with such a wealth of knowledge, he kept us engaged and gave us a sound introduction into the Sciences of Hadith. I came away from the course reignited in my pursuit for knowledge. I look forward to attending most, if not all, future courses throughout the year inshaAllah and would highly recommend it to anyone wishing to get acquainted with the Islamic sciences. " - Maria Alfaradhi, PhD Student, Cambridge University More Testimonials: http://courses.meoc.org.uk/p/testimonials.html Muslim Education & Outreach Cambridge (MEOC) 23 King Street, Cambridge CB1 1AH Tel: 07736 779 448 or 01223 655223
In Defence Of The Prophet - Surah Al-Qalam
In Defence of The Prophet - Surah Al-Qalam - The Magnificent Journey It appears to be a time of the year when some ridicule is trying to be hurled at the Prophet (SAW) and the Muslims. This is not a new occurrence but is as old as the advent of the Prophet (SAW). It is a coincidence that Surah Al-Qalam is to be explored this weekend together with Surah Al-Mulk in the first of a year-long series of seminars. Surah Al-Qalam is the response of Allah (SWT) to the ridicule and abuse made towards His Messenger - Muhammad (PBUH) by the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Like Surah Al-Mulk which starts by powerfully exalting Allah (SWT), Surah Al-Qalam starts by Allah (SWT)'s exaltation of the Messenger (SAW). Nun. By the pen! By all they write! Your Lord’s grace does not make you [Prophet] a madman: you will have a never-ending reward–– truly you have a strong character–– and soon you will see, as will they, which of you is afflicted with madness. Your Lord knows best who strays from His path and who is rightly guided. So do not yield to those who deny the truth–– they want you to compromise with them and then they will compromise with you–– do not yield to any contemptible swearer, to any backbiter, slander-monger, or hinderer of good, to anyone who is sinful, aggressive, coarse, and on top of all that, an imposter. [surah Al-Qalam 68:1-13] Oaths are often used in the Qur'an. They are connected to what follows in that Surah. In this instance, Allah (SWT) swears by the pen and what is written by the pen. Is there a relationship between the pen and what is written here in this Surah? According to Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi and others there is a very strong relationship. The oath is there to make people understand that men of letters (those who write) know for sure that what the Prophet (SAW) came with (the Qur'an) is not something a mad person or a liar or a lunatic could come up with and that the Prophet (SWT) could never be a mad person or a lunatic or liar because "you are on an exalted standard of character" (ayah #4). The rest of the Surah then elaborates on this argument. The Surah ends with: The disbelievers almost strike you down with their looks when they hear the Qur an. They say, ‘He must be mad!’ but truly it is nothing other than a Reminder for all peoples. [surah Al-Qalam 68:51-52] This Surah is as if it has been revealed to us fresh from the heavens with regards to the incidents of the past weeks. What better opportunity can we have to explore this Surah in detail and have a greater understanding of the Prophet (SAW) than to study it with one of the foremost Islamic scholars and thinkers of the Western world today? Furthermore, if one cannot attend the seminars in person they can access it live online from anywhere in the world and follow it with their family and friends. In these seminars you will study the intricate and subtle but very important connections between words and ayahs within the surahs to gain a well rounded and deep understanding of the Qur'an, which is very rare these days to find. No amount of reading books or listening to talks can compare to studying with a qualified scholar and a teacher of this calibre even for a short time. So please sign up without delay to begin Your Magnificent Journey with the Qur'an. This is an opportunity one can hardly miss. Please watch what the attendees say about these seminars: . The Magnificent Journey An Amazing Journey Through The Last Two Parts (Juzu Tabaarak and Juzu 'Amma) of the Qur'an, From Surah Al-Mulk to Surah An-Naas, by one of the foremost Islamic Scholars and Thinkers of the Western World today By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford University) Starting: Sunday 23rd September 2012 Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Schedule: Sunday 23rd September 2012 - Anglia Ruskin University 67. Surah Al-Mulk to 68. Surah Al-Qalam Saturday 20th October 2012 - Cambridge University 69. Surah Al-Haaqqah to 70. Surah Al-Ma'aarij Saturday 17th November 2012 - Cambridge University 71. Surah Nuh to 72. Surah Al-Jinn Saturday 22nd December 2012 - Cambridge University 73. Surah Al-Muzammil to 75. Surah Al-Qiyaamah Saturday 26th January 2013 - Cambridge University 76. Surah Al-Insaan to 77. Surah Al-Mursalaat Saturday 23rd February 2013 - Cambridge University 78. Surah An-Naba' to 80. Surah 'Abasa Saturday 23rd March 2013 - Cambridge University 81. Surah Ath-Thakweer to 84. Surah Al-Inshiqaaq Saturday 20th April 2013 - Cambridge University 85. Surah Al-Buruj to 89. Surah Al-Fajr Saturday 18th May 2013 - Cambridge University 90. Surah Al-Balad to 96. Surah Al-'Alaq Saturday 22nd June 2013 - Cambridge University 97. Surah Al-Qadr to 114. Surah An-Naas Sunday 21st July 2013 - Anglia Ruskin University Bonus: 1. Surah Al-Fathiha and 2:255 Aayat Al-Kursi Sunday 25th August 2013 - Anglia Ruskin University Bonus: Miracle of The Qur'an There will be a minimum of 10 sessions in this year long course. They can be booked individually or as a whole. http://courses.meoc.org.uk <<<<<< Click Here To RegisterPrice: Individual Sessions: Advance Tickets: Adults £25, Dual Ticket £20, Children £12.50, Half-Day £15 Live Online Web Access £49.50 Crèche Facilities - £15 per child for whole day. Annual Pass: Magnificent Journey Attendance Pass - £147 (less than £13 per session) Magnificent Journey Online Pass - £297 (less than £25 per session) Features of the Magnificent Journey Pass: Attending just 5 or 6 sessions covers the cost of the pass. Accompanying children can attend the seminar for free. Reduced price for crèche facilities at only £10. Payment in 2 or 3 instalments if required Guaranteed places Limited number of passes available! Testimonials Video Testimonial: Hammad Buriname (France) Tariq Pandor (Birmingham) "I want to thank your organisation for arranging these series of lectures by Dr Nadwi. I have attended two of these lectures and have found them immensely enlightening. Dr Nadwi is a rare scholar of our times and although he is knowledgeable enough to talk at length on issues of philosophy, literacy or poetry, he is always keen to emphasise the practical implications of his teachings - that Islam in essence is a religion to be practiced with real actions and not confined to theory written in textbooks. MEOC has done an excellent job in the way they have taken care of all the details required of organising such events. I pray that Allah rewards all those involved in all aspects of these courses." - Dr Atiqul Baree, Portsmouth"Alhamdulillah I was fortunate enough to attend the first of the Cambridge Islamic Sciences Seminars which attracted many from within Cambridge and without, both young and old. Sheikh Akram Nadwi is a true gem within the Muslim community here in the UK; with such a wealth of knowledge, he kept us engaged and gave us a sound introduction into the Sciences of Hadith. I came away from the course reignited in my pursuit for knowledge. I look forward to attending most, if not all, future courses throughout the year inshaAllah and would highly recommend it to anyone wishing to get acquainted with the Islamic sciences. " - Maria Alfaradhi, PhD Student, Cambridge University More Testimonials: http://courses.meoc....als.html<br /> Previous Posts The Great Intercessor - Surah Al-Mulk - What is The Secret? How To Sharpen Your Thinking With The Qur’an? The Magnificent Journey - Starting in September WassalaamMuslim Education & Outreach Cambridge (MEOC) 23 King Street, Cambridge CB1 1AH Tel: 07736 779 448 or 01223 655223
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The Great Intercessor - Surah Al-Mulk - What Is The Secret?
The Great Intercessor - Surah Al-Mulk - What is The Secret? The Prophet (PBUH) said: "Verily there is a Surah in the Qur'an which has 30 Aayaat. It intercedes for a person till he is forgiven. That Surah is tabaarakalladhiy biyadihil mulk (Surah Al-Mulk)". [Tirmidhi] The Prophet (PBUH) gave this good news to those who regularly recite and reflect on Surah Al-Mulk. Surah Al-Mulk is one of the most powerful surahs in the Qur'an. But what is the secret behind the power of this surah? The Surah starts by describing the greatness, power, dominion and sovereignty of Allah (SWT) and goes on to describe the natural world, hinting that there is a great connection between the two. Then, two types of people described - those who are losers and those who are winners. They will say, ‘If only we had listened, or reasoned (used our minds), we would not be with the inhabitants of the blazing fire,’ [surah Al-Mulk 67:10] But there is forgiveness and a great reward for those who fear their Lord though they cannot see Him. [surah Al-Mulk 67:12] Is this the key to the message of this surah - that we should develop our minds to see Allah (SWT) although the eyes cannot see Him; that we should use our minds and reflect on the Ayaat (signs) of Allah (SWT) both in the Qur'an and in the universe; and how does Surah Al-Mulk help us to achieve this? Why would the Prophet (SAW) would not go to sleep until he recited Sural Al-Mulk every night? How does Surah Al-Mulk give us safety and security in the grave? Why is Surah Al-Mulk the great intercessor? This is your opportunity explore Surah Al-Mulk and the rest of the last 2 Juzu of the Qur'an in the forthcoming seminar series - The Magnificent Journey starting on Sunday 23rd September 2012. The Magnificent Journey An Amazing Journey Through The Last Two Parts (Juzu Tabaarak and Juzu 'Amma) of the Qur'an, From Surah Al-Mulk to Surah An-Naas, by one of the foremost Islamic Scholars and Thinkers of the Western World today By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford University) Starting: Sunday 23rd September 2012 Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Schedule: Sunday 23rd September 2012 - Anglia Ruskin University 67. Surah Al-Mulk to 68. Surah Al-Qalam Saturday 20th October 2012 - Cambridge University 69. Surah Al-Haaqqah to 70. Surah Al-Ma'aarij Saturday 17th November 2012 - Cambridge University 71. Surah Nuh to 72. Surah Al-Jinn Saturday 22nd December 2012 - Cambridge University 73. Surah Al-Muzammil to 75. Surah Al-Qiyaamah Saturday 26th January 2013 - Cambridge University 76. Surah Al-Insaan to 77. Surah Al-Mursalaat Saturday 23rd February 2013 - Cambridge University 78. Surah An-Naba' to 80. Surah 'Abasa Saturday 23rd March 2013 - Cambridge University 81. Surah Ath-Thakweer to 84. Surah Al-Inshiqaaq Saturday 20th April 2013 - Cambridge University 85. Surah Al-Buruj to 89. Surah Al-Fajr Saturday 18th May 2013 - Cambridge University 90. Surah Al-Balad to 96. Surah Al-'Alaq Saturday 22nd June 2013 - Cambridge University 97. Surah Al-Qadr to 114. Surah An-Naas Sunday 21st July 2013 - Anglia Ruskin University Bonus: 1. Surah Al-Fathiha and 2:255 Aayat Al-Kursi Sunday 25th August 2013 - Anglia Ruskin University Bonus: Miracle of The Qur'an There will be a minimum of 10 sessions in this year long course. They can be booked individually or as a whole. http://courses.meoc.org.uk <<<<<< Click Here To RegisterPrice: Individual Sessions Advance Tickets: Adults £25, Dual Ticket £20, Children £12.50, Half-Day £15 Live Online Web Access £49.50 Crèche Facilities - £15 per child for whole day. Annual Pass Magnificent Journey Attendance Pass - £147 (less than £13 per session) Magnificent Journey Online Pass - £297 (less than £25 per session) Features of the Magnificent Journey Pass: Attending just 5 or 6 sessions covers the cost of the pass. Accompanying children can attend the seminar for free. Reduced price for crèche facilities at only £10. Payment in 2 or 3 instalments if required Guaranteed places Limited number of passes available! Testimonials Video Testimonial: Hammad Buriname (France) Tariq Pandor (Birmingham) "As a non Muslim (currently!) I have been delighted by the whole experience of the MEOC lectures and have found them so helpful in my studies and 'quest for the Truth'. I had been doing lots of reading and studying and had started to read the Qur'an and this lecture seemed to come at the perfect time.The whole experience has been well organised, welcoming and informative and the depth and breadth of knowledge of Shaykh Dr Mohammed Akran Nadwi is truly inspiring and motivating. Excellent course delivery with suitable breaks allowing for reflection and brief stretch of legs, plus useful and interactive question and answer sessions.The two lectures I have attended thus far have benefited me enormously and I look forward to more God willing." - Sarah Jarman, Bedford (Sarah is now a Muslim) "The course was simply amazing, it was a lot of information to take in but was definitely worthwhile. As for Dr Mohammed Akram Nadwi, words cannot serve justice for explaining how humble yet knowledgeable he is. Alhamdulillah I went with my whole family and intend to attend all of his future courses InshaAllah" - Rahee Ahmed, Law Student, Kent University More Testimonials: http://courses.meoc....als.html<br /> Previous Posts How To Sharpen Your Thinking With The Qur’an? The Magnificent Journey - Starting in September Wassalaam Muslim Education & Outreach Cambridge (MEOC) 23 King Street, Cambridge CB1 1AH Tel: 07736 779 448 or 01223 655223
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How To Sharpen Your Thinking With The Qur’An?
How To Sharpen Your Thinking With The Qur’an? "One must worship Allah (SWT) with their mind, body and spirit (heart). Thinking is the 'Ibaadah (worship) of the mind" - Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi Despite all the advances in education, science and technology, the level of thinking of people has fallen drastically. The people do not think anymore - they either don't have the time to think or they do not know how to think. If at all they think, their thinking is very shallow and narrow - i.e. very superficial. But what differentiates humans from animals is their ability to think deeply and broadly. If man does not think that way he becomes like an animal or even worse, as described in the Qur'an: We have created many jinn and people who are destined for Hell, with hearts they do not use for comprehension, eyes they do not use for sight, ears they do not use for hearing. They are like cattle, no, even further astray: these are the ones who are entirely heedless. [surah Al-'A'raaf 7:179] They will say, ‘If only we had listened, or reasoned (used our minds), we would not be with the inhabitants of the blazing fire’ [surah Al-Mulk 67: 10] How do we become people who think and how can we sharpen our thinking? No doubt it is only through engaging with the Qur'an intimately that we can become people who think. Qur'an urges us to think, reflect, ponder, explore, see, hear, read, research and imagine. It also teaches us how to do these with the advice and the examples of the greatest of thinkers of all time such as Ibrahim (AS) - the beloved of Allah (SWT) and Muhammad (SAW) - the messenger of Allah (SWT). The last 2 Juzu of the Qur'an are the ideal places to start as the Surahs therein are succinct, yet with very deep and profound meanings that would shake and change the thinking of the people. The forthcoming seminar series - The Magnificent Journey - is an essential guide in that direction. It is starting coming Sunday 23rd September 2012 with Surah al-Mulk and Surah al-Qalam. The Magnificent Journey An Amazing Journey Through The Last Two Parts (Juzu Tabaarak and Juzu 'Amma) of the Qur'an, From Surah Al-Mulk to Surah An-Naas, by one of the foremost Islamic Scholars and Thinkers of the Western World today By Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford University) When: 3rd or 4th Saturday/Sunday of the Month Time: 10AM - 6PM Venue: Cambridge University or Anglia Ruskin University Schedule: Sunday 23rd September 2012 - Anglia Ruskin University 67. Surah Al-Mulk to 68. Surah Al-Qalam Saturday 20th October 2012 - Cambridge University 69. Surah Al-Haaqqah to 70. Surah Al-Ma'aarij Saturday 17th November 2012 - Cambridge University 71. Surah Nuh to 72. Surah Al-Jinn Saturday 22nd December 2012 - Cambridge University 73. Surah Al-Muzammil to 75. Surah Al-Qiyaamah Saturday 26th January 2013 - Cambridge University 76. Surah Al-Insaan to 77. Surah Al-Mursalaat Saturday 23rd February 2013 - Cambridge University 78. Surah An-Naba' to 80. Surah 'Abasa Saturday 23rd March 2013 - Cambridge University 81. Surah Ath-Thakweer to 84. Surah Al-Inshiqaaq Saturday 20th April 2013 - Cambridge University 85. Surah Al-Buruj to 89. Surah Al-Fajr Saturday 18th May 2013 - Cambridge University 90. Surah Al-Balad to 96. Surah Al-'Alaq Saturday 22nd June 2013 - Cambridge University 97. Surah Al-Qadr to 114. Surah An-Naas Sunday 21st July 2013 - Anglia Ruskin University Bonus: 1. Surah Al-Fathiha and 2:255 Aayat Al-Kursi Sunday 25th August 2013 - Anglia Ruskin University Bonus: Miracle of The Qur'an There will be a minimum of 10 sessions in this year long course. They can be booked individually or as a whole. http://courses.meoc.org.uk <<<<<< Click Here To RegisterPrice: One-Year Magnificent Journey Pass - £147 (less than £13 per session) Individual Sessions Advance Tickets: Adults £25, Dual Ticket £20, Children £12.50, Half-Day £15 Live Online Web Access £49.50 Crèche Facilities - £15 per child for whole day. Features of the Magnificent Journey Pass: Attending just 5 sessions covers the cost of the pass. Accompanying children can attend the seminar for free. Reduced price for crèche facilities at only £10. Payment in 2 or 3 instalments if required Guaranteed places Limited number of passes available! Testimonials "Jazakumullah khair for the efforts of the MEOC for arranging these blessed gatherings of knowledge. The seminars I've attended so far have several elements that make them very special, starting from the choice of topics themselves which cater to the more profound needs of the people rather than addressing some superficial issues that seem to be more fashionable today. Even the content of the seminars and the manner of teaching by Shaikh Akram Nadwi are directly focussed towards developing a deeper understanding of these issues. In these seminars, one gets a glimpse of the years of learning that have gone into the brilliant scholarship of Shaikh Nadwi. Furthermore his knowledge seems to be blessed by an acute understanding of the needs of the Ummah. The seminar on the 'Legacy of Ibrahim (a.s.)' was exceptionally beautiful, wherein, the Shaikh in his own words confessed that he was attempting to transmit, not knowledge, but the state of his heart, to the others present. While the knowledge and the insight that one gains into the Qur'an, the Sunnah and the history of Muslims through these seminars is invaluable, I personally feel that these sessions are more than just one-day courses. I am inclined to call them gatherings of Remembrance of Allah, and we all know the blessings of such gatherings!" - Mohini Verma, PhD Student, Cambridge University "Shaykh Mohammad Akram Nadwi is a great asset to the Muslims in the UK and his 57 volume work on al-Muhaddithaat (The Women Scholars of Islam) is no doubt going to be a lasting legacy of this great man. I had the blessed opportunity of spending a day with him recently; he is one of those few individuals who in a short period of time can change your entire thinking. May Allah bless the brothers and sisters in Cambridge and those in Oxford who organise and help the Shaykh in his works." - Nasar Ishfaq, Manchester More Testimonials: Cambridge Islamic Sciences Seminars (CISS): Testimonials Muslim Education & Outreach Cambridge (MEOC) 23 King Street, Cambridge CB1 1AH Tel: 07736 779 448 or 01223 655223
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News The Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year 2020 20.01.2020
We are absolutely delighted to be named The Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year 2020 – one of the most prestigious awards in UK education – after placing second in their national league tables. This is a wonderful achievement and recognises our success in this year’s public examinations, the excellence of the all-round education we offer, and our commitment to our partnership and outreach programmes.
Announcing the award, Alastair McCall, editor of The Sunday Times Schools Guide ‘Parent Power’ wrote, ‘A stellar year academically has seen Godolphin and Latymer scale new heights in our independent school rankings. The girls flourish in an environment that nurtures success, but one that is not overbearing. For its academic success and its social conscience, Godolphin and Latymer is a worthy winner of our Independent Secondary School of the Year award’.
The Sunday Times ‘Parent Power’ had special mention for our ‘Bridge’ enrichment programme for Year 5 state primary school pupils, which will begin in January, saying, ‘The initiative aims to widen access to the kind of elite education that Godolphin and Latymer delivers so successfully’.
After visiting the school and meeting Dr Ramsey, the Sunday Times wrote:
‘A purposeful, unfussy atmosphere permeates Godolphin and Latymer, where the school grounds echo with a background hum of busy chatter as well as the thwack of hockey stick on ball. Facilities are outstanding without being showy and everything is on-campus, even the Astroturf sports pitches and outdoor netball courts.
‘The bright girls who get in to Godolphin and Latymer are nurtured academically with a focus on teaching and learning that encourages them to understand their own study habits, and to always think about the next step.
‘Godolphin and Latymer is “seen as a school that gets the results but remains grounded”, believes Ramsey, “It’s not a place for queen bees”. Instead girls “are very considerate and supportive of each other”.
‘The balance is catnip to parents who want their clever daughters to thrive academically without sacrificing the pastoral side’, says the Sunday Times.
Dr Frances Ramsey congratulated staff and students saying, ‘The accolade is very well deserved by the girls, their teachers and our support staff; and I am particularly proud that it recognises our commitment to social inclusivity and to the ethos and values which shape so warmly the character of our school community’.
Please click here to read an extract of the printed and online edition of the Sunday Times Parent Power.
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DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUE
The Grafton Hoops Developmental League registration is now open! This league provides boys in 1st-4th Grades the opportunity to play the game of basketball through organized practices and game play. Each session players will participate in station work followed by games. Teams will be chosen after the first week, which will strictly be player evaluation during stations. Every week after that, teams will have the opportunity to work with different coaches during station work time, before getting together with their team coach and competing.
Sign up and payment is due by FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13th!
LOCATION: John Long Middle School
DATES: Saturdays - Jan. 4, 11 & 18th, Feb. 1, 8 & 15
TIMES: 10-11 a.m. (1-2nd grade) & 11:15 a.m.-12:15 pm (3rd-4th grade)
Price: $35 per player, includes shirt
AFTER DECEMBER 13, COST is $40 per player, due to the rush shirt order.
Please mail payment, registration and concussion forms by FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 to:
Grafton Hoops, P.O. Box 81, Grafton, WI 53024
(Checks should be made out to Grafton Hoops)
LINK TO REGISTRATION FORM
Q: WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUE?
A: Any boy who wants to develop the basic fundamentals of basketball, have fun, and learn the values of being part of the Grafton Basketball program are eligible to participate. Players do not need to reside within the Grafton School District boundary lines to be eligible to participate.
Q: WHAT SHOULD MY SON WEAR?
A: Players will receive a t-shirt that should be worn for all Sessions. Gym Shoes do not have to be for basketball only but please do not wear outdoor shoes on the gym floors. Change into your shoes worn for basketball after you enter the building and before playing on the gym floors.
Q: ARE PARENTS REQUIRED TO STAY?
A: Parents do not need to be present; however please be available in case of an emergency and be back in time to pick up your child promptly.
Q: WHO WORKS WITH THE PLAYERS AND/OR COACHES THE TEAMS?
A: We need parent coaches to volunteer to coach the teams. Anyone interested in coaching should indicate that on the Registration Form. In addition, the Traveling Team coaches should be there to help on days that they aren't scheduled to play in a tournament.
Q: WHAT IF MY SON CANNOT MAKE IT ONE OR MORE SESSIONS?
A: We would like to see every player participate every Session but we also realize that this may be impossible. Please always let your son's coach know if he will be unable to attend a session.
YOUTH D-LEAGUE
BOYS TRAVELING TEAM
GIRLS TRAVELING TEAM
Grafton Hoops is located Grafton Wisconsin.
For more information about Grafton Basketball, our programs and/or opportunities, as well as other inquiries,
please reach out to any of the contacts listed below.
Director of Boys Youth Basketball
Kim Polack
director@graftonhoops.com
Director of Girls Youth Basketball
dayj7258@gmail.com
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Alonzo (GTA V)
2013 (can be killed)
Elisa Macallen (ex-girlfriend)
Not credited
Alonzo is a character in the HD Universe who appears as a minor character in Grand Theft Auto V. His voice actor is not credited.
Alonzo is, in 2013, a resident of Los Santos and the ex-boyfriend of Elisa Macallen. Elisa broke off their relationship due to his overbearing nature, which included being physically and verbally abusive, preventing her spending time with her friends, checking her phone every night and punching her step-brother after he had hugged her. He also dislikes those he believes are in a lower social status than himself, including the Downtown Cab Co. taxi drivers and gang members, mentioning that he once punched a member of The Families or the Ballas.
Shortly after Franklin Clinton purchases the Downtown Cab Co. in late 2013, the manager Raul asks Franklin to be his taxi driver but warns him of his attitude. Franklin arrives at the University of San Andreas on Richman St in Richman to collect Alonzo.
Franklin then goes to pick up Alonzo's girlfriend whose car has broken down. Once Franklin arrives and makes an inappropriate comment about Alonzo's girlfriend Alonzo gets angry and pulls Franklin out of his car. Franklin can either beat up Alonzo and leave him unconsciously, or kill him with a melee weapon. If Franklin pulls out a melee weapon, Alonzo will run away like most pedestrians in GTA V.
Mission appearance
Knocked A Sucka Out (can be killed)
Retrieved from ‘http://www.grandtheftwiki.com/index.php?title=Alonzo_(GTA_V)&oldid=413891’
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Dead Over $5
Is there more I need to add to this sad tale?
Man accused of stealing $5 in snacks died in jail as he waited for space at mental hospital
By Justin Jouvenal
Jamycheal Mitchell had stopped taking his schizophrenia medication before he walked into a 7-Eleven near his family’s Portsmouth, Va., home in April and allegedly stole a Mountain Dew, a Snickers bar and a Zebra Cake totaling $5.05.
After the 24-year-old’s arrest, a judge ordered him to a state psychiatric hospital to get help. But like an increasing number of the mentally ill, he sat in jail for months as he waited for a bed to open.
Other inmates said Mitchell paced naked in a cell often covered in his own filth. Family members said they were told he sometimes refused to eat or take medication, and jail records show he manically yelled. He grew gaunt, and by Aug. 19 he was dead, having shed at least 36 pounds.
A state medical examiner has yet to issue a cause of death and police are investigating Mitchell’s case, but his family and civil rights and mental health advocates are outraged that he was allowed to waste away over a $5 misdemeanor. Jail officials denied any wrongdoing, saying Mitchell was fed regularly and was seen by a nurse.
Mentally ill inmates are being warehoused for weeks, months or, in rare cases, years in jails around the nation, waiting to go to state mental hospitals where experts determine whether they are well enough to stand trial and treat those who aren’t. Advocates say the delays are leaving vulnerable defendants to languish, sometimes with tragic results.
In recent years, a defendant with mental illness was raped repeatedly at the Los Angeles jail as he waited eight months for treatment, according to a lawsuit. Three former guards at the Santa Clara County jail in California have been charged with murder for allegedly beating to death a mentally ill inmate who was waiting for a treatment bed. A third inmate in Washington state committed suicide during a wait for treatment.
In Virginia, officials said 89 inmates are waiting in jail for court-ordered mental health treatment. The backlog for Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg, where Mitchell was to go, is averaging 73 days.
Mitchell’s family was shocked when they saw his body at a funeral home.
“I had to ask again: ‘You sure this is my cousin?’ ” said Jenobia Meads. “It looked like he was 67 years old.”
Virginia officials said Mitchell’s wait was partly an unintended consequence of a move to help the mentally ill in the wake of the 2013 stabbing of state Sen. Creigh Deeds by his mentally ill son, who later committed suicide.
[Va.’s Creigh Deeds, living with unending questions]
Virginia last year made it easier to commit individuals in the midst of a psychological crisis, but that put more people in line for beds at psychiatric hospitals. Those in crisis get priority.
Hampton Roads Regional Jail (HRRJ) officials said Mitchell was treated like other inmates and did not alert staff to any problems.
“Food was delivered to his cell,” said Lt. Col. Eugene Taylor, assistant superintendent at the HRRJ. “He could have flushed meals.” Taylor said the jail could not say for sure that Mitchell was eating, but he also said Mitchell did not complain that he was losing weight.
‘Physically broken old man’
Sonia Adams, Mitchell’s mother, said her son went by the nickname Weezy. He loved hip-hop artist Lil Boosie and cutting up. “He was always a clown,” Adams said. “He made people laugh.”
Mitchell at 5 months old. (Family photo)
Mitchell was 10 years old at the time of this photograph. (Family photo)
But Mitchell also struggled with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder for a decade. Adams said her son had to be hospitalized on a handful of occasions and was unable to hold a job.
Mitchell’s family said he was acting increasingly erratic the week before he showed up at the 7-Eleven and had been off his medication for months. He stole the snacks just after midnight on April 22, according to court records, and was arrested and taken to the Portsmouth jail. His weight was listed as 180 pounds on his arrest warrant. He was around 6 feet tall.
In the days after his arrest, Mitchell waived his right to an attorney and appeared “confused” during an interview, according to court records.
Mitchell’s bond was initially set at $3,000 but was later revoked. The court file doesn’t explain why, but Mitchell’s family members said they were told by court officials it was so he could get help.
Portsmouth General District Court Judge Morton V. Whitlow, who was handling the case, declined to comment.
Court records show that a week later, Whitlow ordered a competency evaluation. Mitchell was also deemed eligible for a diversion program that would have put him in mental health treatment instead of jail, but he was not enrolled because he wanted care in Virginia Beach instead of Portsmouth, according to court records. Mitchell was transferred to the HRRJ on May 11.
Taylor, the jail official, said Mitchell was placed in a unit for inmates with disciplinary or mental health issues, mainly because Mitchell’s psychological state made him a threat to himself and others. Taylor said Mitchell was an “I’m not going to do anything type,” refusing to participate in his care and occasionally becoming combative with staff.
On May 20, a psychologist who evaluated Mitchell wrote that he was manic and psychotic. Mitchell’s “thought processes were so confused” that only snippets of his conversation could be understood, according to the evaluation. Mitchell rapped, twirled around the room and dropped his pants several times.
[Timeline: The case of Jamycheal Mitchell]
Whitlow ordered Mitchell to Eastern State Hospital based on the evaluation, but with no beds available, Mitchell remained in jail and spiraled downward.
Roxanne Adams, Mitchell’s aunt, said jail officials told her in May that he was refusing to eat or take his medication.
Family members said they couldn’t visit because Mitchell had not placed them on his list of visitors, probably because he was too impaired. Roxanne Adams said she called the jail approximately 40 times in the coming months, seeking visitation rights and help for her nephew but to little avail. Taylor said he was unaware of the family’s calls and would have to search phone logs to comment further.
Inmates noticed Mitchell’s decline, too.
“I watched a physically healthy young man grow into a physically broken old man in a matter of months,” an inmate on his cellblock wrote in a letter to Mitchell’s family.
‘He looked like a stick’
Justin Dillon, an inmate who delivered food and worked in Mitchell’s cellblock, said his condition had grown alarming by mid-to-late July.
Dillon said he regularly saw Mitchell naked and muttering to himself. Mitchell smeared his feces on the wall of his cell, Dillon said, and one of the inmate’s legs had swelled “elephant like.”
Dillon said Mitchell’s clothing and bedding had been removed because he tried to flush them down the toilet. Jail officials confirmed that Mitchell flushed his clothes but said Mitchell was given a smock to wear.
“He was all skin and bones,” Dillon said. “He looked like a stick.”
Dillon said Mitchell would sometimes eat ravenously, but jail staff also withheld food on occasions because he failed to return his tray after meals — an allegation the jail strongly denied.
Dominique Vaughan, another inmate on Mitchell’s block, wrote in a letter to Mitchell’s family that Mitchell regularly asked for extra food, but most staff would ignore the requests.
Taylor acknowledged that Mitchell soiled his cell and deteriorated during his stay — as do many mentally ill prisoners — but said the jail provided the best care that it could. The jail has a staff of four who specialize in mental health care for roughly 370 inmates who have psychological problems.
“It is quite a challenge at times with the mentally ill,” Taylor said. “Our jail has become a de facto mental health facility in lieu of beds being available in the state.”
Jamycheal Mitchell, 24, died at the Hampton Roads Regional Jail on Aug. 19. (Courtesy the family)
Mitchell's mother, Sonia Adams, sits surrounded by family while looking at his photograph. (Timothy C. Wright/For the Washington Post)
Mitchell was taken to the hospital for treatment on July 30, Taylor said. Medical records show he was suffering from edema in both legs and conditions that may have been indicative of liver problems. The hospital listed his weight as 145 pounds.
At a July 31 hearing, Whitlow reiterated his order to transfer Mitchell to Eastern State Hospital, according to court records. Mitchell’s family members said they were disturbed when they saw him in the courtroom — he appeared rail thin.
A couple of days after the hearing, Roxanne Adams said, she called the jail demanding that Mitchell be taken to the emergency room.
On Aug. 16, Dillon said, he saw Mitchell for the last time. Dillon said Mitchell told him he was sick, but he never stirred from his bed. Dillon said he warned staff members about Mitchell’s condition, but they told him Mitchell was okay. The jail said it has no reports that staff members were warned about Mitchell’s condition.
After Mitchell died, Vaughn wrote that on Aug. 18 he had seen Mitchell slumped over the sink in his cell with his legs sticking out. Vaughan wrote that Mitchell told him: “Get help, I can’t move.”
Mitchell said his legs and body hurt from the way he was dragged to his cell, according to Vaughan’s letter. Mitchell didn’t specify who dragged him or when the incident occurred.
The inmate wrote that he asked jail employees to call for medical help, but they never did. Mitchell didn’t get out of bed that afternoon, grab his dinner tray or answer Vaughan’s calls.
Mitchell was found dead in his cell at 5:44 a.m. the next day. Taylor said there were no signs of foul play.
Mark Krudys, an attorney for Mitchell’s family, said Mitchell’s cell was soaked with urine. Krudys said Mitchell weighed 144 pounds during a post-death examination, about 36 pounds less than when he was arrested.
The attorney said the Hampton Roads Regional Jail had a responsibility to do more to help Mitchell.
“HRRJ cannot be a mere observer to the continuing decompensation and health decline of its mentally ill population,” Krudys wrote in a statement. “What HRRJ cannot do is to do nothing.”
Mitchell’s family said they learned after Mitchell’s death that help had been only days away. They said the jail told them a space had finally opened up at Eastern State and Mitchell would have been transferred at the end of August.
The ‘new asylums’
The number of inmates waiting to be restored to competency like Mitchell is growing. A 2014 survey by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors found that 31 of 40 states now had waiting lists. The average was 30 days, but three states reported waits of six months to a year.
Half of the states surveyed said they had been threatened with or found in contempt of court for failing to admit patients in a timely manner. Mira Signer, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Virginia, said any wait can be dangerous.
“A lot can happen in those 2.5 months,” Signer said of waits like Mitchell’s. “A jail is not a place to be locked out of mental health treatment.”
The increase in wait times is playing out amid an explosion in mentally ill inmates nationwide. The Treatment Advocacy Center calculates there are now 10 times as many mentally ill people in jails and prisons as state mental hospitals. They have dubbed jails and prisons the “new asylums.”
Roughly a quarter of inmates in Virginia, or 6,800 prisoners, suffered from mental health issues in 2014, a 39 percent increase since 2008, according to state figures. Jails and prisons are often ill equipped to handle those who are sick.
A 2014 audit by Virginia’s Office of the Inspector General found that treatment with medication in jails was “fragmented and inconsistent” and that jails lacked the capacity to meet the mental health needs of inmates.
Signer said the increase in mentally ill people in jails and prisons has to do with a decades-long decline in psychiatric hospital beds. She said there has been a well-meaning push to treat the mentally ill in community-based care, but new services have not come online as quickly as mental hospitals have downsized.
Jack Barber, interim commissioner for Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, wrote in a statement that privacy laws prohibit him from discussing any specific patient. But he said the agency is “working with system partners to ensure that those on the forensic waiting list are admitted to our hospitals promptly and that those in need of emergency services are identified, triaged and prioritized.”
At Eastern State, the number of people admitted has more than doubled year-over-year, from 304 to 628, since the new laws sparked by the Deeds family tragedy went into effect. Overall, state mental hospitals have seen a 19 percent increase in admittances this year.
Sonia Adams, Mitchell’s mother, said the family wanted to speak out about their son’s case, so that it doesn’t happen to another inmate. She said her son was conscientious about his grooming and dress. He often got a haircut twice a week and wore the latest sneakers and fashion. She said the family decided Mitchell would be cremated because she felt he would not want his body to be seen in its condition.
“My son died by himself,” Sonia Adams said. “That’s the thing that gets me the most.”
Labels: Death, Incarceration, Jail, Mental Health
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The Ozil show continues to dazzle this week as Gunners hit the summit at halfway
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The Ozil show (thanks to Getty Images)
It was such a refreshing performance. It’s a beautiful life folks. Manchester City have done us a favour by drawing with Leicester because that means we are top of the Premier League at the start of 2016 and that City are 3 points off the pace completely. I wonder what might have been if we had taken 3 points from Southampton but then, we all wonder way too much. There can be no remedy for that, however seeing Mesut Ozil score a goal has made my festive season.
Every mistake during the Southampton game was criticised up to the hilt and Mertesacker especially was singled out for it following his abysmal display. What a lacklustre display, they said- ‘they’ being nobody in particular but there are always people who have no description and facelessly pass their lives harping on others. Mertesacker pretty much doffed his hat to those people against Bournemouth but we can come to that later.
With us being linked to every elite striker there possibly can be, I wonder if Ozil sometimes laughs to himself about how he would do with one of those. This man is absolutely from another planet. Here’s what Wenger had to say about him:
“I think he plays in a position that suits him well. He plays in a style of football that suits him well. He is, today, maybe more in a more comfortable psychological position because he’s accepted and not so much questioned than he was in the years before.
This season he was not stopped by injuries and I believe that he arrives at an age – 27 – that you think ‘it’s time for me to really be efficient in every single game, and I want to enjoy every single game.”
Those are words that are absolutely spot on, and super classy. That sort of praise doesn’t come cheap and is befitting of Ozil’s performances. He created 9 chances, out of which 4 were clear cut. This is not a player having a break out season, this is a player breaking into a new level of play that nobody else has reached yet. @7amkickoff analyses here the kind of stats he is putting up and the By The Numbers column from Arseblog analyses what kind of numbers he is going to have to put up to continue this run.
First of all let us focus on the defensive side of things which was absent in the game against Southampton. It is time, and has been for a long while, to accept that the first name on the team sheet is that of Per Mertesacker. We may complain about his lack of pace but Wenger obviously sees something in him that the rest of us do not or cannot possibly see. The BFG was a rock in defence on Monday and I daresay the only time he was left exposed is from Bellerin’s side of the pitch, something which is happening more frequently than before these days and is a cause for concern. For some time now Bellerin’s forays up the pitch have not yielded the same end product as before, and that is alarming because his pace gives us an instant out in the scenario of an open right flank. I wonder whether it is because of the absence of Ramsey from the right, and whether it could come back while Campbell is there after accilimatisation.
Gabriel opener
It was a good defensive display against a side that could have hurt us like Southampton did, by simply wanting it more. I have to say with Gabriel in the side, there is very little chance that we will be lacking in the passion department. Did you know about that hashtag he created? It started trending on Twitter. It was this tweet which put about #OurHouseOurRules. The man is well on his way to owning the jersey he was given. Several times he made aggressive but well timed tackles to keep Cech safe and he seems to be a very good buy, a slightly more aggressive and pacier Koscielny if you will. His goal was fantastic and even after that he kept attacking the ball at every corner, might have had a second too. He played a few long balls which were surprisingly accurate and it is good that we have somebody ready to step up with some passion.
The midfield coped alright with Bournemouth but it is obvious that we need replacements at this point. Ramsey may love the role to death but he hasn’t been in the position to cultivate an understanding of the teams needs from him while in that position. Chambers also made a couple of good tackles, proved his general discipline in the role if you could say that. He certainly looked less inclined to over commit as Flamini can. Not much to see here because we all know we are running short in that department and the team is doing its best to somehow get us out of this period with the requisite number of points.
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The attack was what concerned me most before the game I kid you not. We looked smack out of creativity, wouldn’t have been able to score an inventive goal even if Wenger’s life depended on it. All my concerns were put to rest though, by one man and one man alone. Mesut Ozil ran the show for Arsenal and what a show it was. A game with 7 big chances and 4 of which were created by Ozil alone. Time and again he looked up and carved the opposition defence apart with art. This was best illustrated by his ball for Theo Walcott to race onto which simultaneously took half the Bournemouth team out of the game for a split second. If that were a goal, I would have said it was his best assist of the season.
Everybody else was relegated to becoming side notes in the Mesut Ozil show but we still had some decent plays. Oxlade Chamberlain showed some good energy and attacking intent with his trademark dribbles although I seem to remember him dribbling more into crossing position than into shooting position. He almost always ends up near the corner flag and that may yet be a good thing, just look at Douglas Costa at Bayern Munich, crosses flying in from every angle and cutbacks into the box at the speed of a missile. Somehow this has to be the next step in the Ox’s career. Theo was good with the runs although his final touch and therefore finishing left a lot to be desired. There could have been more goals on the night but we simply did not convert them.
Olivier Giroud’s flick deserves a paragraph of its own. Ozil played a quick one two outside the box before putting it to Giroud who sent it back to Ozil as elegantly as he could. This was the exact sort of flick he employed for THAT goal from Jack Wilshere. This array of flicks is quite astonishing really and Giroud deserves much more credit for his link up play than he gets, so when he does something special like that-it is really good to see. Ozil’s finish as always was assured and thoughtful, slotting it under the keeper for his 3rd goal of the season in the Premier League.
On a night when expectations weren’t exactly high we managed to put up a calm and assured performance which always looked like ending in 3 points for us. As the business end of the season approaches the confidence gathered from these games will help us edge the oppositions in the future by a single goal because although we haven’t kept too many clean sheets lately, keeping one is proof that the defence can hold on to the slightest of advantages. Let us now look forward to the next adventure that the Arsenal will bring us and hope that it ends in a high.
COYG.
About Sohum Sen
Sohum Sen is a half Bengali-half Gujarati Gooner from Kolkata, India. He lives the highs and lows with Arsenal and has a soft spot for Wenger. The things he loves most in the world are as follows- his little sister, his girlfriend and the Arsenal. Always available for a good debate, he fancies himself as a bit of a philosopher and as a tactician. He happens to be studying for a degree in Electrical Engineering, while simultaneously dreaming of writing a blog. He hopes to be a ST holder one day.
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HALIFAX, October 12, 2017 –The Halifax Convention Centre announced today, Oct. 12, the introduction of a local program to showcase Nova Scotia food, culture and experiences to national and international visitors.
“We want to inspire our guests to get outside of our centre, into the streets and spaces of our province and explore all that Nova Scotia has to offer,” said Carrie Cussons, president & CEO of the Halifax Convention Centre. “We’re proud to be working with local suppliers and partners to encourage our guests to discover Nova Scotia.”
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“Nova Scotia offers visitors a variety of culinary, cultural and entertainment attractions that will leave a lasting impression and encourage return visits,” said MLA Hugh MacKay, on behalf of Geoff MacLellan, Minister of Business. “By showcasing what Nova Scotia has to offer within their facility, the Halifax Convention Centre team and their partners will help contribute to our province’s continued economic growth.”
The team is incorporating Nova Scotia flavours into their menu by working with local suppliers including Riverview Herbs, Meadowbrook Farms, Acadian Maple, Blue Harbour Cheese and more.
“We’re home to some of the best food and beverage producers, outdoor adventures and natural wonders in the world,” said Halifax Mayor Mike Savage. “Any visitor who gets a chance to experience our local treasures first hand will want to come back time and time again.“
The centre’s pop-up program will be managed through a partnership with Taste of Nova Scotia, who will work with local suppliers to showcase their products during national and international conventions.
“We’re thrilled to be working with the Halifax Convention Centre team to deliver an authentic taste of Nova Scotia to their delegates,” said Emily Haynes, executive director of Taste of Nova Scotia. “Nova Scotia has a rich culinary history and this program provides a great opportunity to feature the local experts who bring it to life.”
The centre’s state-of-the-art digital signage network will also feature Nova Scotia photography and video, encouraging guests to explore the community and culture outside the venue.
The Halifax Convention Centre is part of the Nova Centre, a one-million square-foot, mixed-used development including a hotel, financial tower and retail space. It is the largest integrated development project in the province's history. The funding of the convention centre is shared between three levels of government, totaling $169.2 million.
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Mark your calendar: a roundup of 2020's biggest astronomical events to watch
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Our solar system consists of all celestial objects bound to the sun by gravity. This includes eight planets, five dwarf planets, more than 150 moons and countless comets, asteroids and meteoroids. There is much to see, even if just from our backyards, balconies or porches. So bookmark this calendar, grab proper eyewear and gear up to watch the year's biggest astronomical events.
Jan. 10: Wolf moon
The first full moon of 2020 will be a typical January wolf moon, named for the wolves that howl louder throughout the month. On full moon days, typically once a month, the moon, Earth and sun are all in approximate alignment with Earth positioned in the middle. Sunlight brightens the moon's surface and reflects off its side facing Earth, revealing a wholly illuminated lunar disk. Historically, America's native populations have given names to each month's full moon. These names, like January's wolf moon and February's snow moon, have been passed down for generations and are still used in the "Old Farmer's Almanac."
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Feb. 18: Lunar occultation of Mars
An occultation refers to any instance when an object blocks or covers another. Granted clear skies during the earliest hours of Feb. 18, many across North America should expect to see Mars disappear and reappear from behind the crescent moon. The moon will pass directly between Earth and Mars, allowing an hour-long window when Mars will be covered and out of view.
March 9: Super worm moon
The moon does not orbit Earth in a perfect circle. For this reason, at some points in its orbit, the moon appears closer than at others. A regular full moon becomes a supermoon when at its closest point in orbit around Earth, thus appearing bigger than usual. Full moons in March, super or otherwise, are called worm moons - named after the worm waste that resurfaces as the winter soil softens.
April 7: Super pink moon, the biggest full moon of 2020
The April pink moon will shine brighter and loom larger than March's worm moon and any other full moon in 2020. Named for the color of spring flowers, not the moon's actual coloring, the pink moon will be the biggest full moon of the year.
April 29: Asteroid 52768 passes Earth
Asteroid 52768 has an estimated diameter of up to 4.1 kilometers, making it the largest asteroid poised to pass Earth in 2020. Traveling at a speed of 8.7 kilometers per second, Asteroid 52768 will fly 6.3 million kilometers from Earth's center.
June 21: 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse
During a solar eclipse, the moon moves between Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light and casting a shadow on Earth. There are three sorts of solar eclipses: total, partial and annular. During an annular solar eclipse, the moon is farthest from Earth and appears smaller in size. On these days, the moon cannot block the entire sun, allowing for a thin and bright "ring of fire" to shine from behind the smaller lunar disk. 2020's annular eclipse will be most visible in parts of Africa and Asia, including in some of the year's most popular travel destinations.
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July 4: Aphelion Day
Aphelion Day, when Earth is farthest from the sun, falls on U.S. Independence Day - in the heat of the northern hemisphere summer. However, the planet's proximity to the sun has no impact on the frigid or scorching temperatures we earthlings feel. Rather, the seasons are set by our planet's tilt that angles one hemisphere nearer and another farther from the sun.
July 4: Penumbral lunar eclipse
Try to notice the moon's coloring gray a bit on July 4. Similar to a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse also involves the shadow of one heavenly body obscuring the view of another. However, during a lunar eclipse, it is Earth doing the shadowing - not the moon. At this point in Earth's orbit, the planet is between the sun and moon. Its shadow covers all or part of the lunar disk. During a penumbral lunar eclipse, the moon must be full and the sun, Earth and moon in near-perfect alignment. The moon moves through the fainter part of Earth's shadow, resulting in a slightly - almost unnoticeable - change in color.
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July 20: Saturn at its brightest point of 2020
When Earth passes between another planet and the sun, the second planet is said to be in opposition. Given their proximity to Earth, planets in opposition are ideal for observing and viewing. Arguably the most beautiful planet in our solar system, Saturn and its rings will shine bright in opposition on July 20. Consider this reason enough to begin planning your next big summer adventure and pack your telescope.
Aug. 12: Perseid meteor shower
Commonly considered the best annual meteor shower, the Perseids are well-loved for their streaking bright lights and fireballs. Made up of comet bits from Comet Swift-Tuttle, Perseids are best viewed with your naked eye - leave the binoculars and telescope at home. Opt for a large swath of open land and limited light pollution.
Aug. 18: Black moon
Typically, each month has one full moon and one new moon. Remember, during a full moon, the moon's near-side is illuminated so the whole lunar disk is lit for all of Earth to see. On the flip side, during a new moon, the moon is placed between Earth and the sun so that its far side - not visible from Earth - is lit. The sky is dark and seemingly moonless on new-moon nights. Because of the length of the lunar cycle, there are occasionally two new moons in a month. The second, bonus new moon in a single month, or in this case the third new moon in a season with an additional fourth, is called a black moon.
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Oct. 6: Mars closes in
Earth will pass between Mars and the sun in October, making the planet - like Saturn before - in opposition. Although Mars opposition occurs every other year, the red planet will look brighter and bigger in the 2020 night sky than any time since 2003, when the two planets were the nearest in over 60,000 years at 56 million kilometers. This opposition year, the two planets will come closest on Oct. 6 at 62.06 million kilometers apart.
Oct. 21: Orionids meteor shower
Remnants of Halley's comet travel at 148,000 mph speeds across Earth's atmosphere during the Orionids, leaving trails of incandescent debris behind. To view the shower, set up camp as you would for the Perseids, in open land with clear skies. Face southeast if in the Northern Hemisphere, otherwise face northeast. Your eyes may take up to 30 minutes to adapt to watching the night skies. You have from after midnight until dawn to catch a glimpse of the meteors - so no rush.
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Oct. 31: Blue moon
The second new moon in a month is a black moon. The second full moon in a month is a blue moon. Blue moons happen, well, "once in a blue moon." That is to say roughly every two and a half years. In 2020, the blue moon falls on Halloween. So serve a spooky dish and take in the month's bonus full moon.
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Nov. 29: Asteroid 153201
With an estimated diameter between 370 meters and 820 meters, Asteroid 153201 will soar 4.3 million kilometers from Earth's center at a startling speed of 25 kilometers per second. Consider tuning in to a live webcast to catch this fast rock zoom past.
Nov. 30: Penumbral lunar eclipse
In case you missed the penumbral lunar eclipse July 4, you have another chance to notice the slight change in the moon's color. This eclipse will be visible across the Americas, Australia and East Asia.
Dec. 14: Total solar eclipse of 2020
Only visible from a small slice of Earth, in this case South America, a total solar eclipse requires the moon, Earth and sun be in a direct line. For a moment, when the bit of Earth is in the center of the moon's shadow, the daytime sky goes dark like night.
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Dec. 14: Geminids meteor shower
Unlike the other showers on this list, the Geminids originated not from a comet but an asteroid. Perfect for young astronomers, the Geminid shower begins about 9 p.m. Look out for yellow, the shower's most famous meteor color.
Dec. 21: Jupiter and Saturn's great conjunction
Not since the year 2000 have the planets Jupiter and Saturn been so close. The two will be just 0.06 degrees apart on Dec. 21, a feat that won't be repeated for another 20 years. Wherever you are in the world, stay up late into the night to watch these majestic nighttime displays, then stay awake and watch the planet's most beautiful sunrises too.
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