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Title: SUstainable FInance for Sustainable Agriculture and fisheries
Number: 635577
Acronym: SUFISA
Project coordinator: KU Leuven, Division of Bioeconomics, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Partners involved:
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven), Belgium
Universita Di Pisa (UNIPI), Italy
University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Fondation Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement Durable et les Relations Internationales (IDDRI), France
Alma Mater Studiorum – Universita Di Bologna (UNIBO), Italy
Universiteit Hasselt (UHasselt), Belgium
Nodibinajums Baltic Studies Centre (BSC), Latvia
Universidade de Evora, Portugal
Aarhus Universitet (AU), Denmark
Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), Greece
Hochschule für Nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde (HNEE), Germany
Uniwersytet Jagiellonski, Poland
Ekonomski Fakultet – Univerzitet U Beogradu (BEL), Serbia
University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Denmark
Funding: Horizon 2020
Duration: May 1st 2015 – April 30th 2019
Short description:
A good functioning of the European food system is key to deliver food and nutrition security for all Europeans. However, that system faces many economic, environmental and social challenges as well as opportunities following socio-economic and technological developments, that are not equally distributed throughout the EU. Future policymaking aiming at healthy and resilient systems needs to take into account this differentiation and diversity of approaches, which necessitate foresight activities that take into account both the development of important driving forces as well as the social and spatial diversity. Primary production—that is agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture—forms the foundation of the food system. Its structure and performance is influenced by various conditions shaped by both the public and the private sector. As economic agents, primary producers aim at generating a sufficient amount of income, but their financial conditions are highly dependent on public and private actors, such as government regulators (including the EU's agricultural and fisheries policies), the financial sector, suppliers, the food industry, retailers, etc. In other words, the web of policy requirements as well as input and output market imperfections greatly shape farmers' and fishermen's livelihoods. Knowledge on the conditions of primary producers and the driving forces influencing these conditions exists, but in a fragmented way: not all primary producers and regions are covered, not all driving forces have been investigated, cross-linkages between them have been insufficiently analysed, future opportunities are not well integrated, etc. The purpose of SUFISA is to identify sustainable practices and policies in the agricultural, fish and food sectors that support the sustainability of primary producers in a context of multi-dimensionsal policy requirements, market uncertainties and globalisation.
Work packages
WP1 aims to construct a conceptual framework of market imperfections, policy requirements and their implications for farmers. It will be built in order to capture the multidimensionality of conditions shaping primary producers' strategies, vulnerabilities and performances (economic, environmental, social), the complexity of their drivers and their diversity across commodity sectors and regions.
WP1 will result in a CSP matrix, i.e., an n x m table that crosses farmers' n conditions (regulatory, factor, demand and financial) with m strategies and performances that are found in the subset of countries contributing to SUFISA (Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, UK and Serbia). A matrix will be constructed in each of these countries using a combination of insights gained from previous research, desk-based media analysis and a Q methodology study among stakeholders. Based on the member state matrices, a generic CSP matrix will be drawn up and hypotheses with respect to how conditions shape strategies and performances are derived.
The purpose of WP2 is to investigate the nature of market imperfections, policy requirements and their implications for specific commodity sectors and regions using the conceptual framework developed in WP1. WP2 aims to go beyond the relatively fragmented insights consolidated in WP1 to yield a holistic view on CSP across commodity sectors and regions. For this, WP2 will use a mixed-method multiple case study approach in three steps:
- 1) In each country two case study regions at NUTS 2 level (22 cases in total) will be purposively selected to capture the variety of issues to be addressed by the project. Case selection is based on a confrontation of the CSP matrix with specific groups targeted by the project, such as young farmers, farmers with high capital requirements, female farmers, vertically integrated farmers, poor farmers, economically vulnerable contexts (due to the financial and economic crisis), etc.
- 2) To diagnose CSP, a desk based study will populate the CSP matrix with secondary empirical data on regulatory and market conditions. As part of the desk-based study agro-food standards in the EU and important third countries will be assessed and the role of financial markets on commodity price formation will be evaluated. This CSP inventory will be complemented and validated by carrying out focus groups and interviews involving various stakeholder groups (farmers, input suppliers, food processors, retailers, banks, extension officers, government officials, etc.), as well as a workshop in each case. The focus groups and workshop will also be used to explore solutions to tackle the various issues.
- 3) The case-specific hypotheses on the role and importance of CSP generated from WP1 will be tested by collecting primary data through a farmers' survey in each case study. The survey will involve about 150-300 questionnaires (amount depending on the underlying complexity of the case) in each of the case study areas. The questionnaire will apply structured insights from WP1, the desk based study, the focus groups and workshop in order to elicit farm level information about the relevance of major conditions, how they interact at the farm level and how the farm would react to potential future changes in such drivers. The results will be treated both through descriptive and econometric analysis to identify the relevance of drivers in affecting farm behaviour and the factors affecting vulnerability/resilience and decision making as a reaction to changes in such drivers.
WP3 aims to analyse the impact of market imperfections and relevant policy measures on the efficiency and performance of farmers through the concept of value added. Value added measures to which extent farmers receive higher prices for their output than the prices that have been paid for the inputs used in the production process to produce that output. Value added is used to remunerate all inputs and is essential to study market imperfections.
WP3 will determine production frontiers, to show what the maximum attainable output is for a given vector of inputs. By analyzing the characteristics of the different firms involved, we will determine which elements characterize a highly efficient firm/production process and how technical efficiency changes when the inputs change. By integrating input prices the allocative efficiency can be determined. The allocative efficiency in input selection involves selecting the mix of inputs that produces a given quantity of output at minimum cost. We will determine how changes in input prices affect the allocative efficiency of the different sectors considered. By combing technical and allocative efficiency an overall measure of cost efficiency will be determined. The estimation of technical, allocative and economic efficiency is well known to support decision making. However, in this research, market imperfections will be considered. Another challenge is to take the inter-temporal nature of producers' decision making process into account. Such a dynamic efficiency measurement considers costs of adjustment in quasi-fixed factors of production such as low prices for second-hand machinery (due to asymmetric information), disposal costs and human capital related costs (Emvalomatis et al., 2011).
WP3 will use a quantitative approach in five steps:
- In a first step, a market power analysis will be carried out. A new empirical industrial organization model will be built using farm accountancy data network (FADN).
- In a second step, an asymmetric information analysis will be carried out. Asymmetric information about product or agent characteristics is a well known issue which negatively affects market functioning and chain relationships, leading eventually to market and chain collapse in extreme cases.
- In a third step, an economic performance analysis will be carried out. Whereas the power structure is mostly studied at sector level, firm level analysis can be important for a correct interpretation of market imperfections. Especially, because market power indications can be modified in the case of economies of scale and scope or if large efficiency variations are present in the sector.
- In a fourth step, a sustainability performance analysis will be carried out. Environmental aspects (such as energy and water use, nitrogen surplus) will be integrated.
- A fifth step involves an analysis of what these findings imply for short-term forecasts and long-term foresights and particularly for the quantitative models underpinning these forecasts and foresights, as these insufficiently take into account challenges such as heterogeneous products (product differentiation), vertical relationships, market power and the changing nature of government support (Rude and Meilke, 2004).
WP4 aims to identify sustainable practices and policies in the agricultural, fish and food sectors that support the sustainability of farmers and to develop future scenarios aimed at countering the identified market imperfections (objective 4). The implications of consensus practices and policies will be analysed both in a qualitative and quantitative way where possible. The work-package will involve three inter-related steps.
- Step 1. Thematic analysis of previous work package data (WP1-3) to: (a) identify sustainable practices and policies, and (b) develop an initial set of scenarios related to sustainable financial practices that can deliver food and nutrition security. The added value of these scenarios is to look at those different practices and policies in a systemic and dynamic way: the interactions between these issues will be examined using the SUFISA multidimensional framework.
- Step 2. The first versions of scenarios elaborated in step 1 are then presented to key food chain stakeholders in a series of workshops for review. In a first workshop, participants will provide feedback on the likelihood, coherence and systemic reasoning of the scenarios which will then subsequently be modified as necessary. Involving stakeholders in scenario development generally implies co-designing the scenarios with them: in this project, the first version scenarios are elaborated to be the best basis to launch the process with stakeholders: the participants to the scenario workshops are considered as a scenario development panel, and they will be given the capacity to develop new scenarios or adjust the ones proposed in step 1. In a second workshop, participants are invited to quantify the main assumptions of the storylines, in order to use the quantitative frameworks developed in WP3 to assess the impacts of future scenarios. Discussion in this workshop will also lead to a discussion of the common models used in foresight and forecasts (see WP3 – fifth step) and of their limitation if we are to take into account the major changes that are envisioned by stakeholders in their scenarios. In a third workshop, quantitative analyses developed in WP3 based on the quantitative assumptions of the second workshop will be discussed by stakeholders, in order for stakeholders to express their evaluation of the sustainability of the different scenarios and the different solutions at hand. This workshop will particularly lead to the identification of levers of action, and individual or collective strategies among the various stakeholders.
- Step 3. Workshop findings will be further tested in a Delphi survey involving a range of experts from across all member states as well as at the EU level. Members of the Delphi panel will be experts recognized for their knowledge in, for example, sustainable finance, agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture. The Delphi survey will provide an opportunity to forecast, quantify and qualify the proposed scenarios, increasing their robustness by submitting them to critical assessment by a wider audience, and allowing for their subsequent integration into project recommendations and dissemination.
WP5 aims at carrying out work in a transdisciplinary way using a multi-actor approach, that is, to actively engage relevant stakeholders from the beginning of the project in order to optimise both the relevance of the work carried out and its dissemination and uptake by stakeholders. Transdisciplinarity involves working both interdisciplinary and with stakeholders as equal partners in the project, stakeholders' involvement is considered an essential part of the project. This transdisciplinary methodology is in keeping with the project's overall approach, which is inspired by the principles of post-normal science and applies to policy-related problems characterized by high uncertainty and a plurality of legitimate perspectives (Funtowicz and Ravetz, 1993).
The organization of interaction with stakeholders is thus aimed at challenging existing scientists' paradigms and assumptions and to identify new research avenues, and for this reason it will accompany the consortium from the beginning of the project. Relevant stakeholders range from farmers and fishermen to actors in the whole supply chain (processing, retailing, consumers, but also input industry, cooperatives and extension services), local authorities, policy makers at national or European scale, financial institutions (insurance, banks, regulation authorities,…), and also stakeholders like environmental NGOs or workers unions, if relevant. Balanced representation of the diversity of supply chains and regions will be sought. Stakeholders will be engaged at two levels: the national level and the EU level. In each country involved, a stakeholder group will be formed that will interact with researchers during each step and in each WP. A similar group will be formed at EU level with representatives of EU level organisations.
WP6 contains all managing activities for the consortium. The actions and results of this WP remain internal and as such contains no public deliverables.
In Flemish popular newspapers, on which this media analysis is based, we observe that regulatory
and policy conditions are by far the most reported conditions. On the contrary, socio-demographic
issues are seldom reported. A key person in the media debate is Piet Vanthemsche, former director of
the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain, as well as of the largest farmers' union. In contrast,
farmers are seldom directly heard. The only farmers that tend to get a voice in the press are
small-scale farmers. At the sector level, meat and milk are the most mentioned for various reasons:
the abolition of milk quota, the manure surplus, the financial situation of pig farmers, illegal practices
related to the use of hormones, and the ritual slaughtering of lambs. From 2014 on, the apple and
pear sector gained attention, as the Russian embargo had a major impact on the Belgian fruit sector. Read the Dutch report on top fruit here.
The Danish media analysis shows that the SUFISA project coincides with a significant financial crisis
and structural development in Danish farming. On the surface, Danish farming is very successful in
terms of being efficient and high yielding with a low carbon footprint. However, Danish farming is currently
in a financial crisis as farmers on average have a significant debt problem, difficulty generating a
sustainable income and challenges raising capital for reinvestment. Furthermore, the analysis indicates
a growing debate about future modes of finance and its implications for production strategies,
generational succession and the farm economy. Another important theme in the media analysis is the
rapidly evolving Danish organic food market (currently with a market share of around 8%) and in the
agricultural media emphasis is given particularly to how farmers respond to these new quality demands
on primary production.
The French media discuss three main agricultural narratives: (1) An agroindustrial narrative where
competitiveness is the main performance indicator, and where strategies involve increasing the size
and capital intensity of farms, inevitably leading to a radical restructuring of the sector; consequent
social damage and the very existence of very large farms face a problem of acceptance in the French
debate. (2) A narrative of transition in technical systems, from a current unsustainable pathway to a
double performance system, able to drastically reduce the environmental impact of farms as well as
maintain their economic viability through collective strategies and differentiation. (3) An alternative
narrative of complete transformation of the food system, to regain the technical and economic autonomy
of farmers, to stop the decrease in the number of farms and to ensure their environmental soundness.
The analysis highlights four thematic fields that appear regularly in general media articles in the period
2012-2016: environmental and consumer protection, animal welfare, availability of agricultural production
factors, agricultural policy and markets for farm products. The key issues discussed are the price
crisis (mainly in the dairy sector), factory farming (in the context of animal welfare), food safety (e.g.
mislabelling), the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy ('Greening'), the regulation of organic farming,
free-trade-agreements (mainly TTIP, CETA), the diversity of seeds (legal restrictions), land shortage
(rising land prices), green gene technology, and the banning of glyphosate. The media coverage
illustrates the interrelations between the protection of consumers, environment and animals, and the
difficult economic situation of farmers. Sustainability issues in relation to agricultural production are
also discussed. The positions differ significantly between the professional media and the public media.
Fishers face both internal and international competition from aquaculture and illegal fishing, while
also displaying a limited degree of cooperation which leads to a dependence on intermediaries. Extensive
sheep and goat production on the other hand is characterized by poor shelters, a lack of
holding licenses, complex legislation, and bureaucracy. The producers in both sectors are ageing
and succession is an issue. They all share financial constraints, mainly high operational costs and
indebtedness, aggravated by the financial crisis which leaves few opportunities for credit access and
"dictates" measures like increases in social security and tax rates. Additionally, they have to cope
with regulatory (i.e. landing obligation for fisheries and the absence of an electronic record system
for dairy farms) and environmental limitations such as a decrease in stocks and weather.
Regulatory and policy conditions are discussed mainly in relation to the bureaucracy burden, taxation
issues, restrictive food regulation, as well as European legislation (CAP) and international agreements.
Factor conditions are related principally to land, access to raw materials (seeds) and stocks
(fish) and availability issues. Demand conditions were identified as low farm-gate prices and unpredictability.
The most debated financial issues are a credit crunch for farmers and inadequate finance and
risk management. Socio-institutional conditions are discussed in terms of administrative efficiency and
the presence of socio-technical innovation systems. Technological conditions are mostly examined in
terms of the availability of innovative high-tech solutions that are not fully exploited by farmers. Ecological
conditions are considered in relation to global warming and desertification, eutrophication, and extreme weather events.
The Latvian media analysis identifies key conditions that shape farmers' strategies across a diversity
of agricultural sectors in Latvia, with special attention paid to the wheat and dairy sectors. Some of the
key external factors for dairy producers are related to the abolition of EU milk quotas, the Russian
trade embargo, and price and income volatility. In the wheat sector, the main external conditions faced
by farmers have to do with access to international markets, the land market, and producer cooperation.
The analysis reveals two dominant farmer strategies in Latvia: agro-industrial competitiveness
and rural development, with a political support strategy being equally important but used as a strengthening
factor for the main strategy. In the context of the economic crisis, the media also highlight other
strategies, such as in-sourcing or performing certain tasks on-farm which previously may have been
outsourced or provided by external commercial actors.
The professional education of farmers is stressed in relation to the adaptation of new technologies as
well as non-agricultural activities that lead to the implementation of a multifunctional model of rural
development. The themes of food safety (quality of food) and food security (quantity of food) are presented.
Two modern solutions: GMOs and renewable sources of energy (including biofuels) are discussed.
Financial issues are discussed in the context of production-oriented models and in terms of
bio-diversity, greening or non-agricultural activities. Policy and regulations are connected with environmental
care and ecological farming (including fraud in the form of emerging fictional ecological farms)
and preserving the traditional character of Polish agriculture, allowing farmers to resist structural
changes. The state should support the process of farm enlargement and improved labour use.
Media analysis in Portugal covered two case studies in the Alentejo region: extensive beef production
in a Montado (agro-forestry) context and intensive olive oil production. Over 20 different media
sources were examined spanning the period between 1992 (McSharry Reform) and 2015 for beef, and
between 2002 (construction of the Alqueva reservoir) and 2015 for olives. A discourse-based approach
was used. The results indicate a clear dichotomy in the dominance of news between a Neoclassic
approach and a critical socio-economic perspective. Opinions and interviews dominate the
media examined, with facts mainly restricted to the professional publications examined. It is especially
interesting to note the different interpretations of the concept of 'sustainability' that are applied by different
media, reflecting their diverse ideological positions and interests.
In spite of a good natural environment, agriculture is faced with a range of unfavourable sociodemographic
and economic conditions (rural depopulation, an agricultural budget which varies in both
size and structure year by year, an absence of cooperation among food chain stakeholders, significantly
constrained agribusiness finance, climate change etc.). The strategies adopted are based both
on both a very low risk awareness and underdeveloped individual risk control. The producers argue
about the importance of government measures that address sustainability in practice. Existing strategies
are seen as follows: (1) traditional approach: diversification and rural economy; (2) "the old story"
– state and agricultural subsidies; (3) management quality and skills (training, education and innovation).
The most frequently mentioned topics are: generic risk strategies, agribusiness "restructuring",
extension and advisory services, risk control instruments/agricultural insurance and price hedging.
United Kingdom
In terms of the agricultural sector generally, price volatility was a predominant theme in the articles
sampled. Price volatility in media publications is understood to mean excessive price fluctuations and
variations in agricultural commodity prices over time. Price volatility is not a new topic: it has featured
in media discourses for some time, but particularly since the 2008 credit crunch. The media discourse
related to the sustainability of inshore fisheries businesses is mostly debated in regional and
more specialised media sources, with much of the discourse framed in relation to the Common Fisheries
Policy (e.g. discard bans, marine conservation zones and quota allocations). The milk price that
farmers receive and the abolition of the milk quota system were the two prominent issues discussed
in the media sources examined for the UK dairy sector, alongside price volatility.


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The last third of the book of Exodus, with the exception of the Golden Calf, is almost exclusively concerned with the building of the Tabernacle in the desert, the mobile precursor to Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem.
In the midst of repeating all the instructions from two weeks ago, our combined portion tomorrow relates that in order to make the laver, the washing stand for the priests who would perform the sacrifices, the women brought their bronze mirrors to be refashioned.
According to an ancient tradition, Moses objected to this reuse of objects of vanity for the sacred space. He thought the washing stands should be made of donated bronze without the taint of women primping themselves.
God begged to differ. God remembered that when the Israelites were in slavery, the women would go out to the men working arduously in the sun, and bring their mirrors with them. They would force the men to take a break and look in the mirrors with them and say, "I'm more beautiful than you!" One thing would lead to another and God decided that mirrors used in fulfilling the first commandment of the Torah, be fruitful and multiply, was not only okay but necessary.
Call them ancient selfies.
Another interpretation of the verse suggests that priests must look at themselves as they are washing both before and after the sacrifices. As they atone for other's sins, they need to be subliminally reminded of their own.
We are all prone to confirmation bias and self- justification whereas we are much more likely to see the faults in others. It's how we're built. One brain scientist suggested that what we call 'consciousness' is primarily our own personal PR firm operating between our ears.
In the film The 7% Solution Sherlock Holmes goes to Sigmund Freud, ultimately to deal with his cocaine addiction. At their first meeting, Holmes ferrets out virtually every detail about the father of psychology except for his name with a good deal of critical accusation in the mix.
Freud, played by Alan Arkin, says to Holmes, and I paraphrase: If you were only able to aim that sharp mind into a mirror, on yourself, we might get somewhere.
As these interpretations suggest, the act of worship should allow for both honest self reflection and a joyous reminder that we are not alone in the world.
Shabbat Shalom.
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Whenever my sister and I talk on the phone we always end the conversation with, "One more story," which then leads to another story to one last story to ten more "last" stories an hour later. It would mostly be about Riley and Aly (her kids) because they're freaking hilarious or stories from back in the day.
Like how I cut my own bangs when I was three,
or how I didn't want to ride my bike when my sister took off my training wheels,
or how my kindergarten teacher made me take ESL classes because she thought I was born outside of the U.S.
I remember sitting in a little classroom with five other students wondering why I had to retrace the alphabet and learn the English language again instead of playing with my friends during the last hour of the school day.
I was five-years-old and confused, but I went through it anyway.
I'm still a little bitter toward my teacher, but at least I have awesome handwriting.
Right now I feel like I'm retracing the alphabet again, only this time, it's to learn the love language of my soul. Even though it's the same letters and words I've been using my whole life for other people, reaffirming myself continues to be a fluctuating and difficult process. I allowed negative energy and situations define me to the point where my lifestyle revolved around the expectations of others while throwing out self-care altogether. I got stuck in this funk of not knowing the words of my true self in a positive light and it made me disappointed because I knew those words like the back of my hand.
Like the lyrics to "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls.
You know how that can be, right?
Recalling the lyrics to a song that you haven't heard in ages and then singing and dancing like a weirdo in the middle of the grocery store aisle as if you're performing live?
Just me?
Didn't think so.
I'm 28-years-old and confused, but I'm going through it anyway. I'm learning that when I'm at a loss for words my village will be there reiterating my love language until I'm ready to do so myself. I'm realizing that although showing my vulnerable side might drive others away, it will also draw those who really matter closer to my heart.
Overtime my village gets smaller, but grows stronger.
My best friend (Tiani) and her family (Bailey-Jae and Tony) sent me a heart-shaped container that overflowed with positive thoughts and memories from various friends and family members to remind me of who I am and, mostly importantly, how loved I am by them. It took me forever and a day to open it because I was afraid of the messages that was shared even though I knew it was only good things.
I read one note and it was over from there.
Water works like no other as I read one note after another.
My throat was dry from crying and laughing.
The kindness and encouragement was overwhelming (in a good way of course).
To those who continue to support me personally and professionally whether it's in person, by phone, email, text, memes, social media, videos or dark chocolate, please know that your time and investment is very much appreciated.
To those who contributed to the gift:
This meant A LOT to me more than you could ever imagine. I am forever grateful.
I say this time and time again, but I fully believe that it takes a village and I have a great one.


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Allen D. Harbatuk, 71, may face up to a decade in prison after the jury found him guilty of sexual assault, according to the announcement. His alleged partner in crime, former Toms River High School North art teacher Raymond Waters, is still awaiting trial. The two men lived together.
Harbatuk assaulted the teen at the Joseph A. Citta Scout Camp and at the two men's home, according to the announcement. Waters is believed to have assaulted the boy at the high school when the boy was a freshman there and for years afterward, authorities said at the time of their arrests in October 2014.
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Top 10 Most Beautiful Travel Destinations in India
1.LEH LADAKH- Located in the Himalayas, Leh / Ladakh is a scenic splendor. This trans-Himalayan district is located about 44,000 kms above sea level, Leh Ladakh has tourists coming from all over the world every year. The humble monasteries, the Leh palace, the Ladakh festivals and, of course, the beautiful and picturesque Pangong lake are some of the places you can visit. The best time to visit Leh Ladakh is from May to November.
2. UDAIPUR, RAJASTHAN- Udaipur in Rajasthan is known as the 'Venice of the East'. It is located in the context of the Aravalli hills and houses some of the most beautiful lakes in India. The famous palaces include the magical Lake Palace and the City Palace, endowed with fabulous paintings and extensive patios.
3. AGRA- Agra is located on the banks of the Yamuna. The Taj Mahal of Agra is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Finished in marble, it is perhaps the most beautiful example of architecture in the world. Besides the Taj, Agra also has places like the Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Sikandra, which deserve a visit.
4. GOA- Indian culture mixed with the Portuguese influence inherited from an influence of 500 years ago has made Goa the multifaceted and multidimensional place it is today. Its pristine beaches have made Goa an important tourist destination in India. Apart from this, the ancient colonial churches, mosques, and temples also attract tourists from all over the world.
5. CAVES OF AJANTA ELLORA- Artfully built a few centuries ago in the 2nd century BC, the Ajanta Ellora caves have an extraordinary attraction for them. It is nested in the powerful Sahajadri mountain range, these caves have also protected monks of different religions. The paintings of the Ajanta caves and the Ellora sculptures are simply fascinating and continue to attract tourists to this day. These caves are the pride of Maharashtra and India and a visit to these caves induces a sense of self-discovery.
6. VARANASI- Varanasi or Banaras is one of the oldest living cities in the world and can be known as the center of Hindu mythology. It is located on the banks of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, it is one of the seven most sacred places in India and is said to be the abode of Lord Shiva. It is believed that three nights of fasting in Varanasi can reap rewards from many thousands of lives of asceticism. It is worth visiting the temples and Ghats of Varanasi. Varanasi is famous for its Banarasi Saris, Carpets and the famous Banarasi Paan.
7. KUTCH OF GUJARAT- The region of Kutch in Gujarat is known as the "Wild West of India". Most of Kutch is characterized by its wetlands known as 'Great Rann of Kutch' (famous for its salt desert). The crafts of this region are famous all over the world. A visit to the shipyards along the Rukmavati River in this port city of India or a visit to the Vijay Vilas Palace is a pure experience. The 'Rannotsav' is another colorful and rich experience of tradition, craftsmanship, and music.
8. KERALA (The Backwaters)-: Kerala, located on the Malabar coast, was named as one of the 'Ten Paradises of the world' by National Geographic Traveler. The Backwaters is a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes parallel to the coast of the Arabian Sea. A wide range of cruise options is available for anyone who is willing to enter a field boat and navigate the maze of canals here. The cuisine of Kerala is also a delicacy for many.
9. KANYAKUMARI-: Surrounded by the majestic hills and plains bordered by the shores of the sea, amid coconut trees and rice fields, and intertwined with churches and temples, stands the serene district of Kanyakumari. The Kanyakumari fountain, the Mahatma Gandhi memorial, the Vivekananda Memorial, the Thiruvalluvar statue are some of the places to visit here in Kanyakumari.
10. KASHMIR-: Kashmir was once known as Heaven on Earth and is said to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. It is the house of the famous Dal lake. Shalimar Bagh, Pehelgam, Sonamarg, Yusmarg are some of the picturesque places that can be visited in Kashmir. A walk in the Shikara on Dal Lake is a fascinating experience. The most adventurous minds can also enjoy skiing, mountain biking, rafting, trekking, paragliding, etc.


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- killings of prisoners and detainees
- other violations of the right to life and the right to personal security
- imposition of house arrest
In its introduction, the report states,
Since the launch of the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) sic military offensive in the Gaza Strip on 27 December 2008, there has been a significant increase in human rights violations perpetrated by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. For the past five weeks, the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) has collected testimonies from victims and eyewitnesses regarding dozens of human rights violations perpetrated across the Gaza Strip by armed members of the Palestinian Security Services (PSS) and unidentified gunmen. According to PCHR documentation, at least 32 Palestinians have been killed by members of the PSS and unidentified gunmen during this reporting period. In addition, dozens of other people sustained injuries after being shot or severely beaten by unidentified gunmen who in some cases claimed to be members of the PSS.
The report then goes on in great detail to list the violations, such as, gunmen killing at least 17 prisoners and detainees who fled Gaza Central Prison; nine other civilians were killed by identified and unidentified gunmen across the Gaza Strip; the abduction and killing of two other persons by masked gunmen who claimed to be members of the Internal Security Services; and, in a separate case, two civilians who had been accused of collaborating with the Israelis were abducted and killed by unidentified gunmen. Other civilians were also shot and injured after being abducted by gunmen across the Gaza Strip.
The Report concludes:
In view of all of the above, PCHR:
• Demands the Government in Gaza takes immediate and effective measurements within the law to end these violations of human rights, conducts serious investigations into all allegations of violations, bringing perpetrators to justice, whether they are members of the Palestinian Security Services or members of armed groups, and publishes all of its findings.
• Reiterates that many of the crimes and violations that have been perpetrated are a continuation of the state of security chaos and attacks on the rule of law plaguing the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) (sic)
• Calls for an immediate halt to all house arrests, as well as impositions of restrictions on the movements of civilians. The Centre reiterates all civilians have the right to freedom of movement.
• Expresses its dismay at the restrictions being imposed on civil society organizations in the Gaza Strip. These organizations conduct their activities according to the law, as well as to stated objectives. These organizations have certificates of registration, and licenses that have been issued by the Ministry of the Interior. The Centre states the necessity of these organisations being allowed to carry out their activities freely, especially in order to meet the demands currently imposed on them in the aftermath of the IOF (sic) offensive of the Gaza Strip.
And not a peep from the United Nations. "Why can't we all just get along?"
Read the PCHR Special Report, February 2009
Inter-Palestinian Human Rights Violations in the Gaza Strip


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This weekend is the first of the three North Wales Art Trail weekends and today my friend and I visited Ann, where we learnt about using oil based printing ink, painting and stencilling to make beautifully vibrant prints, Maud, where we made paper beads and added them to the "community" necklace she was creating from the beads made by her visitors, and Sarah, where we were inspired by what she had produced with things discarded by the rest of us (and admired the pretty beach hut - in her garden!) All three artists were so warm and welcoming, inviting us as complete strangers into their homes and even offering us tea. We were so glad we'd made the last minute decision to follow a tiny piece of the trail.
We loved seeing the artists' work spaces and their works in progress. I came home determined to be more creative with all the "stuff" I've been collecting over the years - I've mountains of stuff stashed away; fabric, yarn, old books, magazines, postcards, ephemera, old linen, lace, beads and all the bits and pieces I can't resist picking up at car boots and charity shops.
I'm looking forward to more visits next and the following weekends - there are 125 studios open over North Wales. And if there's an Art Trail near you why don't you visit some of your own local artists and be inspired.
Sunday, 12 September 2010
Helfa Gelf 2010 (Art Trail)
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What a wonderful concept! I've never heard of such a thing.....the nearest we have are craft shows, where artists gather and showcase their cretions. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
Sounds like fun! Glad you had a great time. Several years ago, my hubby and I attended an artists open house where we could visit the artists in their studio. It was a lot of fun. TheresaReplyDelete
Oh, I would really enyoj joining you on this art trail! Such fun!!!ReplyDelete
Hugs, Anja
Thank you so much for visiting my blog and taking the time to comment - its hugely appreciated. Ann :o)
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A few miles south of downtown Middletown on Route 9, take Exit 11(Rt. 155 Randolph Rd.) At the end of the ramp, (for both north and south bound)turn right onto Randolph Rd.
Continue to the light at the top of the hill & turn left onto Saybrook Rd.
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Econet chief executive officer Strive Masiyiwa said that the Airtel's plan can't include Zain's Celtel because of an ownership dispute with Econet Wireless Holdings.
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Econet, stationed in Johannesburg, is attempting to capsize a 2006 deal in which Celtel acquired 65-per cent stake in Nigerian mobile operator Vmobile, since then renamed Zain Nigeria.
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We do the practice of Chenrezig every Wednesday morning at 9am and dedicate it to those who are sick, suffering and recently deceased. We have a healing list with names of people in the community who are in need of prayers and we also have a list for those who have died. We offer the prayers and mantras on their behalf and many have found this very helpful in both the healing and grieving process. It is a simple, beautiful yet quite profound practice.
It is preferable if people have had the transmission of the Mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" but not essential.
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Glamping with hot tubs
Pod, yurt, tent, tabernacle or shepherd's hut – we're all over the luxury camping experience. But what turns luxury into downright incredible luxury? What else but a glamping hot tub. Picture this…no beeping phone, no to-do lists, just peace and quiet while you bubble away and let the stresses and strains of modern life escape you. Bubbles and bubbles go hand-in-hand, so grab that glass of fizz and hop in – what better way to spend a romantic glamping getaway. Or even a group glamping get-together – get away from the screens and spend some quality time together in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset or Dorset.
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Airstream 1234
2.4 miles NW of Dartmouth
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Apple Blossom Shepherd's Hut
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Lamorna Cove
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Britain's Museums One Step Ahead- Again
I recently wrote about museums admissions policy here in the United States and how I believe that museums should move towards the model that has been adopted in Britain and is having a trial run in France, that is making museums, especially art museums, free. Tyler Green of Modern Art Notes echoed some of my sentiments, citing comments from the director of the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City to the effect that they were noticing a downturn in attendance of 20- and 30-year-olds. Both Green and I are not shocked at this revelation considering it costs $20 to get in the door at MOMA.
Today's Sunday Chicago Tribune had an article relating again directly to this issue of further involving 20- and 30-somethings in the cultural landscape and their cultural heritage. According to the article, some London museums are participating in a late night programs, events that mix culture with standards of evening entertainment. As the author of the article, John Lee, put it: "It's 9 p.m. at London's cavernous old Natural History Museum, and I'm leaning against a marble column, beer in hand, under the watchful eye of a giant fossilized fish."
This got me thinking. I know that monied corporations, or even parents, can rent out the Field Museum for a corporate event or a birthday sleepover, so why not have late night modeled after the British? The thought of sipping a Goose Island 312 under the Field's Tyrannosaurus Rex, Sue, sounds pretty fun and certainly unique. Chicagoans are rightly proud of their cultural institutions like the Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium and the Art Institute, we also spend more money per-capita on alcohol, by far, than any other city in the U.S. so why not try out a late night program that makes these institutions a fun, social place to hang out? Everyone needs a break from the omnipresent plasma TVs, blasting music, and unremarkable decor that plagues so many bars, making the name the only thing different about each one.
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) already has a program like this in place, their First Fridays. On the first friday of each month, the museum stays open until 10 at night and has live entertainment, a cash bar and free hors d'oeuvres, well, free with the $15 admission (or $10 in advance, $7 for MCA members). The MCA is also realizing its potential as a meeting place for singles as well, as they have "the world's only iMac G5 digital dating bar," whatever that is. Regardless, the MCA is on the right track of bringing more people into the museum and showing that it can be an active, vibrant, community meeting place. Lowering or eliminating the cover charge would only assist this goal.
Chicago is far at the forefront of the three major American cities (LA, New York, Chicago) in its museum admission policies. While most museums offer free or discounted admission times (usually underwritten by a corporation, since the federal government long ago checked out of financing), Chicago has the Museum Passport, available at all Chicago Public Libraries (these are given out first-come, first-served, though). Chicago also experimented with free admission during the entire month of February for several museums. We're on the right track, let's keep opening the doors of our cultural institutions.


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(22 January 2001) The second album by Isobel "Izzy" Cooper
is entitled Ascolta (Virgin Records (UK) CDVE 951, 2000). The
artist's debut album Libera Me soared to the top of the classical
charts in early 2000 (review). Izzy's
success led to a label change from Decca to Virgin Venture who are paying
a lot closer attention to the artist. Stylistically similar to Emma
Shapplin, Sarah Brightman, Filippa Giordano and Charlotte Church, the new
album continues to explore the reaches of classical-contemporary crossover
musical territories. The artist's official
website is full of useful
information, an insightful interview, additional photos and
Now 25, Izzy began her love affair with music at
the age of four. It was then that she picked up her first musical
instrument, the recorder, and five years later she had worked through the
entire recorder family and also began learning the piano, clarinet and
flute. But it was her school choirmaster who spotted her vocal potential
at the age of nine, which was to prove a turning point in her musical
career. Under his nurturing hand,Izzy went on to gain a place at a
specialist Arts Educational School, where she studied music, drama and
dance but it was as a singer that she
began to emerge.
Whilst still a student, Izzy was spotted and signed by
Decca Records and found herself recording with the London Symphony
Orchestra and leading producer Craig Leon, who had a track record of
working with both classical and pop artists. Libera Me was
recorded at Abbey Road Studios—a world away from Izzy's day job at
the Virgin Megastore—and was a carefully crafted mixture of classical
compositions and co-written original pieces setting the tone of her
distinct style of rich tones and finels woven harmonies. It reached
the No 1 spot in the classical charts within weeks of release and launched
Izzy into the spotlight. Izzy was nominated at Best Female Artist in
the inaugural Classical BRIT Awards and chosen to present Bryn Terfel
with the Best Male Artist Award.
Again teamed with Craig Leon, the team began working on
Izzy's second album at Abbey Road Studios after pouring over hundreds
of different songs and arrangements before finalising the selection
for Ascolta. The album contains unique renditions of classical arias
by Doizetti, Borodin, Puccini, Dvorak, Bizet, Delibes, Monteverdi
and Sibelius. In addition to the stunning title track, "Signore Ascolta,"
Izzy incorporated her own versions of the Celtic "The Lost Lady Found,"
"Down By The Sally Garden," "Lumi Miei Cari" and "Going Home". We
especially enjoyed Izzy's multi-layered performance of the "Be Still
My Soul" hymn and "Song of our Homeland" sung to the famous Borodin
theme. Ascolta is certainly more richly produced than Libera
Me yet it is mixed with Izzy's vocals way up, the way Musical
Discoveries' readers prefer! Many of the tracks are recorded with
English lyrics as well.
"Recording the second album was a fantastic
experience, Izzy commented. "Not only did I have the support of a vibrant,
less traditional record company in Virgin Venture, but I also had the
confidence in working with Craig to record what I wanted to, regardless
of whether it was conventional or not. It is invigorating to take a song
or aria and be able to interpret it in completely your own way."
Izzy's albums are released in Europe however they remain
imports to the United States. You can find further reviews and order
Ascolta from amazon.co.uk
here. Artwork accompanying the new
compact disc incorporates stunning
photography hich can be sampled at
the artist's website.
Worthy of significant exploration and a trans-Atlantic journey, we
certainly think it is a must listen!


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Adidas is taking great strides to tackle plastic waste with a new 100 percent recyclable performance running shoe.
Loop, the latest creation from the Adidas Futurecraft creative hub, is made entirely of reusable thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
The material—somewhere between plastic and rubber—can be knitted into the upper, moulded into the outsole, and formed into eyelets and the tongue label, all fused together, no glue needed.
At the end of each pair's lifecycle, owners can return the shoes to Adidas, where they get washed, ground to pellets, and melted into material for a new pair of sneakers.
"Taking plastic waste out of the system is the first step, but we can't stop there," according to Eric Liedtke, executive board member of global brands for the Adidas Group.
"What happens to your shoes after you've worn them out? You throw them away—except there is no away," he said in a statement. "There are only landfills and incinerators and ultimately an atmosphere choked with excess carbon, or oceans filled with plastic waste.
"The next step is to end the concept of 'waste' entirely," Liedtke continued. "Our dream is that you can keep wearing the same shoes over and over again."
The first-generation Loop is rolling out first to 200 lucky wearers around the world, who are challenged to run, return the shoes, and share feedback on their experience.
Those insights will be used to shape a roadmap for wider release, expected in spring/summer 2021.
"Futurecraft Loop is our first running shoe that is made to be remade," Liedtke boasted. "It is a statement of our intent to take responsibility for the entire life of our product; proof that we can build high-performance running shoes that you don't have to throw away."
Adidas previously teamed with conservation group Parley for the Oceans in 2015 to convert recycled marine plastic waste, fishing nets, and rubber into an environmentally friendly sports shoe.
"Futurecraft seeks to break new ground, bringing new materials and processes to bear against the many challenges and opportunities we face in helping athletes make a difference in their game, in their life, and, of course, in the world they live in—the world we all live in," Paul Gaudio, senior vice president of creative direction and future at Adidas, said.
Interested consumers can sign up online to receive updates on the recycled-and-recyclable sneakers.
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Jay Reatard's band of '"boring rich kids" "quit"
Band quit ! Fuck them ! They are boring rich kids who can't play for ahit anyways .. Say hello to your ugly and boring wifes opps I mean …" – Jay Reatard
Jay Reatard's bass player @ LPR (more by Jake Forney)
When asked about past Tweets, Jay said people needed to get a sense of humor and not take them so seriously. Assuming Jay's above-quoted Tweet is actually true, that means no more crazy-looking bass player guy (!)… who actually admits he can't play for shit in the short Jay Reatard documentary which you can watch at the bottom of our recent interview. It also means that the recent show at Le Poisson Rouge was one of Jay's last with his band. Jay's next scheduled show is October 15th in Seattle.


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Job Code200091978
Posted: Aug 19, 2019
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number: 200091978
IS&T is not your traditional IT shop. We collaborate with our business partners to deliver world-class solutions, powering the world's most innovative company. Our solutions touch Apple employees and customers
We provide the technology to ensure that the company runs on Apple time. IS&T UX Team is seeking a Sr UX Designer, who will lead the design for internal applications for Apple.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a creative and dynamic team of designers and researchers who are crafting intuitive and engaging user experiences for Apple's business and employee applications
Key Qualifications
- Strong experience designing desktop, mobile and/or web apps
- Proven experience working with an iterative design process
- Deep appreciation for simple solutions to complex problems
- A portfolio of extraordinary work demonstrating the successful delivery of innovative interface design solutions
- Deep understanding of fundamental visual and interactive design disciplines and principals
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Nicole Kidman's Urban Legend
Nicole Kidman was wearing an ivory gown, designed by Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga. The couple, who will live in Urban's Nashville estate in
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I like that dress!
That certainly is a beautiful dress ... and they seem like such a good couple. But will she be able to stand all of that country music?!??! I know I couldn't!!
I just wish he had shaved for the wedding...
the news made it sound like there'd be more than 230...they said if you were an australian actor/actress and you weren't invited you might as well consider your career as over...
appears like the guest list, or at least those in attendence was not so large.
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Client: Vodafone
Event: Big Bold Challenge
Brief: The third annual Big Bold Challenge needed to be bolder than ever before. Multiple business objectives meant exploring new event formats. Nationwide access and as always, a fundraising worthy challenge was top of the wish list.
Response: Our team created the Big Bold Triathlon Series, ticking off all the boxes.
Multisport: With 18 events, employees could choose Olympic or sprint distances, or single triathlon elements – stand up paddling boarding was an option too
Accessible: A North and South triathlon were created to integrate the 6 main Hub sites – participants could choose the location and date that suited them. We also laid on participant and bike transport services from the Hubs for hassle-free travel to the event. Volunteer and supporter roles were also available at sign up
Fundraising festival: An event village was introduced to create a festival feel and encourage fundraising. Volunteers and supporters brought the event village to life; from cheering squads to manning water stations. Additional activities such as a pledge wall, dragon boat racing, rollapaluza battles and a human table football kept employees engaged all day
Results: The event was blessed with amazing weather and both events saw people being bolder than ever. The results speak for themselves.
- Over 925 employees were involved
- Over £119,000 was raised
- Employees travelled from all 6 main Hub sites and retail stores nationwide
- 92% said they were more engaged with Vodafone thanks to the event (+7% from 2014)
- 93% said they felt proud to work for Vodafone as a result of the event
- 95% voted their overall Big Bold Challenge experience as 5/5
For me this event has a greater value in terms of fitness and motivation than the non core salary benefits Vodafone offers.
A great venue, fantastic organisation and excellent support from Vodafone made this a day to remember and makes you proud to work for a company that supports such things.


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Explore career paths, essential skills, and typical employers for communication studies majors.
The SPS Student Services team is invested in preparing adult students to apply their Northwestern education to their next step of professional success. Bachelor's degree students are encouraged to discuss their career goals with their academic advisers, who are available to help with job search strategies, resume review, and provide program-tailored career advice.
A range of career resources is available from SPS Student Services, and undergraduate SPS students also use advising, programming, and resources from Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA), the comprehensive career services office at the Evanston campus.


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118th Canton Fair Phase 2(Oct. 23rd-27th)
Canton Fair Phase 2 (Oct. 23rd-27th)
BuyerParty's Booth NO: 10.1D21-22
We made a HIT on 118th Canton Fair again.
The world and his wife were in our booth that day! We were so popular, our nine Customer Service staffs were busy and embarrassed during the Exhibition Show.
Today is the forth day of the fair, I'd like to share some pictures to you all.
Our Holand old customer CK say, the people at other booth will like your business book.
I say all our work is doing good for both suppliers and customers.