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Here are some links to some of my best recent work:
Weekly print pages
The Reach data unit was tasked with providing data-led print pages for 34 of our weekly titles. Every week we provide localised pages about topics such as homelessness, burglaries and mental health.
I used R to automate this process. My R scripts analyse millions of rows of data in minutes to find the data relevant to our titles. Functions I wrote create the text and the relative sizes of the charts.
R prints out a CSV and TSV file that our developer feeds into the Adobe suite to create the beautiful pages you see above.
School absence and deprivation
I analysed the Government's school absence data and combined it with the latest Index of Multiple Deprivation to see whether pupils who go to school in poorer areas were more likely to miss school without their parents' permission.
I used R to analyse the hundreds of thousands of rows of raw data.
My hunch was correct: poorer pupils were more likely to skip school than their richer peers. This lack of attendance won't just be truancy – some pupils won't be at school because of their chaotic family lives, according to two psychologists I spoke to for the piece.
This absence in turn will likely affect their ability to get into universities or further education in the future.
Burglary Unmasked
This app allows the user to type in their postcode to see how bad their area is for burglary. It shows you whether burglary is going up or down and identifies the problem locations in your neighbourhood.
To create this project I worked with the designer and developer on my team to analyse more than one million rows of crime data.
Hundreds of thousands of people have used this widget.
Cyclists hitting car doors
I analysed millions of rows of the STATS19 data from the Department for Transport using R. These are taken from police records of road accidents that involve at least one person getting injured or killed up and down Britain.
I narrowed it down to cyclists getting injured or killed by colliding with car doors. Drivers can get very careless when opening car doors, not paying attention to oncoming cyclists.
The charity Cycling UK advocates using the so-called 'Dutch reach' – using your opposite hand to open a car door, which forces your body to turn and increases the likelihood of spotting a cyclist either directly or in your wing mirror.
Tumble dryer fires
Working with Martin Bagot and Nicola Bartlett at the Mirror, I asked fire departments for the number of fires caused by tumble dryers. Within just a few days, we had collated data from most of the fire services in Britain to give a national picture of this dangerous trend – as well as numerous stories for our regional titles.
Where Should I Move To?
This widget caters to those considering leaving the UK in the aftermath of the Leave vote in the EU referendum. Select which criteria for living in a foreign country are important to you and the widget shows you which other EU country best matches your choices.
I sourced the data that underpins the gadget and worked closely with our developer and designer to get it up quickly on the Monday following the result.
Offshore property
Property ultimately owned by offshore companies is huge business in Britain. I analysed the database collated by Private Eye to reveal the multi-billion scale of the market – and also to pick out some prominent examples in Liverpool.
Superstitious houses
House sales by house road number, 2016. Notice anything about number 13? pic.twitter.com/nfiDjExq30
— Rob Grant (@robgrantuk) March 21, 2017
My analysis of the Land Registry data using R showed that there was a puzzling lack of homes sold at the number 13. Was it superstition on behalf of the buyers – or do building developers sometimes skip the number in the first place?
Smoking in cars
I resolved to investigate crimes resulting from the law change banning smoking in cars with children present.
After months of digging using Freedom of Information requests, I was able to expose a major loophole in the law: the ban on smoking in cars was effectively going unenforced. Police and local authorities simply didn't have the systems in place adequately to enforce the new law.
Robots taking your job
I used the results of an American study into job losses to automation and cross-referenced them with the ONS estimates of the numbers of people in different types of jobs.
The findings were stark – in Merseyside, about 23 per cent of people work in the jobs most at risk. How humanity handles automation will be one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century.


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This post has been sponsored by Ebates Travel Thursdays which means I received compensation. My opinion is all my own and it is also truthful.
Summer is rapidly running out and that makes me sad. I still don't feel like I got enough of a vacation. Why does summer go so fast? Every year I love to take time with my family before they go back to school. This year my oldest had a job and work was ridiculously busy here too so we didn't really get time away together as a family. Don't get me wrong I am glad she got a job and I am happy to be busy working too, but I keep feeling I missed something.
The older my kids get the more precious summers are in some ways. Why? Because there are very few summers left before my teenagers leave for college or university. Oh I know we can still vacation together when they are older but it's not quite the same. And there are still so many places to visit.
Family Fun 2.0
Lately I can't stop thinking about Orlando and Disney. In fact, all roads are pointing to Disney lately. Odd but true…multiple little signs this week screaming Orlando or Anaheim, LA. I feel like it might still be possible to squeeze in one final summer trip and why not Disney? For months now it's been in the back of my mind. If not now, then when? My kids are still into rides and Disney travel experiences. We have still not seen The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. I'd love to make that happen. California is on our family travel and vacations bucket list too.
Or what about Disney in California and Anaheim, LA? Universal Studios Hollywood would be an incredible family adventure too. Disneyland Park and Adventure City look amazing.
The last time we actually were at Disney World together it was my older daughter's tenth birthday. Together we braved as many rides as possible to celebrate her turning double digits. 10!! And we went to the Space Coast afterwards to visit the Kennedy Space Centre. The trip was magical and I wanted it to spark interest in science and motivate my daughter to learn. The sky is the limit, right?
That family trip was a success. Frankly it feels like we might be in need of a bit of Pixiedust and Disney magic this year too. And speaking of magic…when it comes to booking travel I work hard to find the best deals. Family travel has to be affordable. That's why Thursday is now my favourite day to look for and book travel.
So What is Ebates Travel Thursdays?
Ebates launched Travel Thursdays back in February, a 24-hour promotion on Thursdays. Don't miss out on 10 % Cash Back at Ebates Hotels and more, Thursdays only. And there are impressive savings on airfare, rental cars, cruises and activities too.
Each Thursday, Ebates shoppers can earn up to 10 percent cash back on more than 280,000 hotel bookings worldwide listed on the site. The service works similarly to other major travel booking platforms but uses Ebates' cash back for extra savings. At 10 percent cash back, with Ebates Travel Thursdays members can receive an average of $40 cash back for a three-night stay or $70 for a five-night stay.
Ebates Cash Back Visa® Credit Card holders will automatically receive an additional 3 percent cash back when booking travel through Ebates, increasing the total amount saved to 13 percent. WHAT? That is my kind of savings!
Anything Else You Should Know About Ebates Travel Thursdays?
Additionally, each Ebates Travel Thursdays offers special pricing and deals on airfare, rental cars, cruises and activities, offering members up to 50 percent savings and the cash back. Cruises and rental cars can add up fast, so don't forget to use Ebates every time you book either one of those travel items.
There's still time to cap off your summer with a batch of fresh memories and a wonderful trip. Family travel is one of my favourite ways to spend time together. And saving money makes me happy. Put the two together and it's a winning combination. Now that I've put the bug in your ear…or your Mickey Mouse ears…where will you go next?

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- Shredded cheese
- Place meatballs in a medium sized pot. The meatballs can be frozen, but they must be already cooked.
- Empty one can of Manwhich Sloppy Joe sauce into the pot with the meatballs. Heat the sauce and the meatballs over medium heat until heated through. Remove from heat.
- Use a spoon to place the meatballs in buns. Our buns took 3 meatballs each but fill your buns up. Spoon more sloppy joe sauce over the meatballs.
- Place the buns with the meatballs on baking sheet. Top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.


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I talk to a lot of new Etsy sellers out there that struggle with how to increase sales on Etsy and, at the same time, complain about their competitor continuing to make droves of sales.
Etsy lends itself to part-time Shop owners who have started a Shop as something to do in their spare time, outside of a full time job (almost 88% of Etsy Sellers are women). It's a great opportunity to earn a relatively passive income, but new Etsy entrepreneurs often focus more on the products than the marketing of those products.
This is unfortunate, because — let's get this out of the way — every Etsy seller needs to think about marketing. If you're interested in creating a successful business (which is defined differently by everyone), you'll need to accept that on a week-to-week basis you'll have to engage in marketing in addition to creating products.
Why Do Other Shops Sell More Things Than My Shop Does?
The shortest answer is because they do.
Helpful, right?
I was recently selling a car and someone inquired as to why it had "so many miles".
"Because that's the distance it was driven," I replied. They did not end up purchasing my car.
My point is that it's the wrong question to ask. It's a question so big that beginning to answer it is likely to leave you drowning in a sea of Googled information, some of which might make sense.
A much better question to ask is why your Shop doesn't have any sales.
This tiny distinction keeps your sanity and puts your Shop in perspective.
Stop comparing yourself to large, multi-employee, outsource-powered Etsy Shops that have a professional staff for marketing.
You can't compete with them in the same way.
So, You're Telling Me I Should Give Up?
No! This is not what I'm saying.
I'm saying you shouldn't longingly gaze at Etsy Super Shops and ask yourself why you can't have that. You can, but those Shops are the result of many actions taken by those Shops to reach that level.
In other words, it's better that you choose strategies that make sense for your small size with the same fervor as the bigger guys.
Are You An Owner-Marketer?
Realize that you aren't just the owner of a Shop, you're, what I call, an owner-marketer.
An owner-marketer means that you're simultaneously doing a lot of things related to having an Etsy Shop (e.g. creating items, shipping orders, writing product descriptions) and also responsible for the marketing that enables all those owner activities to happen.
While not always the case, I'd throw in the following attributes you could apply to yourself:
- You have a small marketing budget, if any marketing budget at all.
- You might be doing things for your Shop in addition to a full-time job or role.
- You've had a limited number of actual sales on your site.
- You have very few views on your Shop.
- You may know more about your craft or product vs. digital marketing.
- You have a limited amount of time each week to devote to marketing.
All these factors have one result: they eat way at your ability to promote your Shop.
Momentum As The Key For Sales
The key to producing sales for new or small Shop owners is momentum, which I define as critical mass of consistent marketing efforts designed to increase
Momentum is a state of "firing on all cylinders" with your marketing. It's you with a cup of coffee, all jacked up, and making your marketing happen. It's guerrilla marketing that's meant for the small guy to do themselves, each and every day, to make sales happen.
I'm using "momentum" like you would with a successory poster with a giant eagle soaring above a mountainous landscape, but the word also describes another aspect of momentum: speed.
Just like physics, an object at rest likes to stay at rest. Your Shop needs a critical mass of public relations, advertising, social discussion and a host of other things to reach full speed.
That process is slow and discouraging.
That slowness will eat away at your ability to be proactive about the things that, at first, will seem like they aren't doing very much for your Shop or your bottom line.
Be Intelligent With Your Time
There are activities that are a waste of your time. Case in point is self-posting promotional items in a forum filled with other sellers who are doing the exact same thing.
Your goal is to be smart vs. being everywhere.
Last week I asked in the Google+ Etsy Marketing Community if the posts in self-promotion actually produced traffic. Only two people responded with any meaningful insight.
The point is that other sellers are not your consumers; especially not in a place where all the other sellers are just there to promote their own products.
This kind of activity may make you feel like you're doing something, but I doubt it results in actual sales.
What Momentum Looks Like
Momentum is a gigantic checklist of things you promise to do each week; it's a strategic and planned series of activities designed to slowly grow your traffic and audience over time.
Now this approach assumes that 1. You've not had any sales and 2. You don't have a separate website. On a sidenote, I personally believe you do need an external website, but that's best left for another day.
1. Contact An Etsy Seller Each Week
There exist, with every product, the ability to create relationships with other businesses. Chances are that there's the opportunity to connect with an organization that sells something complimentary to what you sell.
I gave this example in the Etsy Marketing Community, but if someone sells knitted hats and you sell knitted gloves — it's time for you two to connect.
It's a great chance for you to build real relationships with other sellers in a way that increases your sales and allows you to both maximize your opportunities; in economics this is called a competitive advantage.
If nothing more than to say "Hi, I love your stuff. Here's what I'm making and could you promote me on your Facebook page?" People are often flattered by this — if you do it in a way that's engaging and respectful.
2. Contact A Company or Business Each Week
This is pretty much just like the suggestion above, but involves you contacting businesses that, again, sell things similar to you or are complimentary in nature.
Alternatively, a good argument for this is the idea of audience. If you make those little blackboards that parents use for photoshoots of their kids to show off their age, it makes sense for a small blog oriented towards parents to refer people to your Shop.
Again, it helps to express that you are a fan of this organization/business and, at worst, all they can do is say no; you literally have nothing to lose.
Be upfront with what you want — whether it's a link to your Shop or a simple promotion on one their social media properties. But don't be spammy.
3. Become A Member of Digital Communities Where Your Audience Lives
I referenced above the not great idea of posting in forums or social media pages that are only filled with other sellers. This activity isn't hurting you, but it makes more sense to be a part of communities where that same audience might like the things you sell.
The problem is that you'll get flagged as spam if you simply slap up your own stuff and say "Look at this! I'm great!." Instead, focus on participating and interacting at many different levels and occationally sprinkling in your own content.
On one level, you'll absolutely start to gain a following just by participating, but you'll also establish yourself as a legitimate card carrying member of the group.
And people want to support you when they feel like you're "one of them."
4. Create A Social Media Page and Update It Several Times A Week
Marketer-owners often complain they "never know what to say" on their own social media accounts. True Story: It doesn't matter that much.
Gasp. I'm not supposed to give that advice out as an inbound marketer. But having a presence somewhere, posting up things that you like, and keeping a constant conversation is more important.
The retweets, repins, and likes will be your guide as to what people like and what they don't like.
More importantly, creating a social media page ensures that you're hooking into search engine optimization. Google, you see, is using social signals to determine how to rank websites.
The more social media indicators you have to your Shop and its items, the stronger your SEO profile will be.
I highly recommend choosing just one outlet. Pick your favorite one. Instead of 55 different places that are frequently not updated (or you're simply reposting content between all of your social media pages), it's better to have one really good one that's updated often.
5. Create An E-mail Newsletter and Send It Every Two Weeks
E-mail is a powerful way to engage your customers. At any moment, on this site, you can sign up for the MRKT Update — A weekly newsletter where I tell you about digital marketing things that you might like to know about.
This newsletter already has over 1,000 subscribers, and I've had it up for less than six weeks. Every time I send it out I receive traffic on my site and, often, a call from a client wanting to ask me a digital marketing question. E-mail is good for sales and good for your site.
Building an e-mail list is hard work, but even if it's no more than your friends or family it can help to start generate traffic to your site.
Make Your Momentum Checklist Today
Make a checklist for your marketing today. You do not need to do everything I've recommended — start slow and move into each task.
If you feel like it, don't be afraid to shoot over a message on Twitter at @matthewdeal or on Google Plus.


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Topic: The Railway Children by: E. Nesbit
I have just begun to read The Railway children by E. Nesbit. The short description in the back of the book really intrigued me and I'm excited to see how this book plays out! They were a family of five that lived in a big house with many servants, and rooms. The children's names were, Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis all of them between the ages of 12 and 7. They had two loving parents who spent lots of time reading and playing with them throughout the days. They were a richer family than most since their father had a job in the government, meaning he was away a lot. Their mother wrote poems and stories for them almost every day, she was very good at they all thought. After their father had just got back from one of his trip and they all were enjoying each others company two men came to the door and asked to see their father. their meeting was brief but the look on their fathers face showed that it was very serious. When the children's mother went to see what was the matter she also came out with a pale ghost like complexion. Only once have I ever seen someone have a ghost like complexion, it was when my younger brother almost fainted. After he had returned back to normal he explained that it had felt like his whole body was going numb.


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We are excited to share with you our new book about the Bucharest Early Intervention Project: Romania's Abandoned Children: Deprivation, Brain Development, and the Struggle for Recovery. Published by Harvard University Press, the book presents the full history of the project, our findings from the first eight years, and our recommendations for policy makers, providers, and researchers based on what we've learned thus far.
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"The implications of early experience for children's brain development, behavior, and psychological functioning have long absorbed caregivers, researchers, and clinicians. The 1989 fall of Romania's Ceausescu regime left approximately 170,000 children in 700 overcrowded, impoverished institutions across Romania, and prompted the most comprehensive study to date on the effects of institutionalization on children's wellbeing. Romania's Abandoned Children, the authoritative account of this landmark study, documents the devastating toll paid by children who are deprived of responsive care, social interaction, stimulation, and psychological comfort.
Launched in 2000, the Bucharest Early Intervention Project (BEIP) was a rigorously controlled investigation of foster care as an alternative to institutionalization. Researchers included 136 abandoned infants and toddlers in the study and randomly assigned half of them to foster care created specifically for the project. The other half stayed in Romanian institutions, where conditions remained substandard. Over a twelve-year span, both groups were assessed for physical growth, cognitive functioning, brain development, and social behavior. Data from a third group of children raised by their birth families were collected for comparison.
The study found that the institutionalized children were severely impaired in IQ and manifested a variety of social and emotional disorders, as well as changes in brain development. However, the earlier an institutionalized child was placed into foster care, the better the recovery. Combining scientific, historical, and personal narratives in a gripping, often heartbreaking, account, Romania's Abandoned Children highlights the urgency of efforts to help the millions of parentless children living in institutions throughout the world."
Click on the links below to read reviews of "Romania's Abandoned Children: Deprivation, Brain Development, and the Struggle for Recovery":
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Halton Mill
The low-carbon space to work, create, perform, relax, teach and play!
Halton Mill is a historic industrial building, built in the late 19th century. Until 2008 it housed Luneside Engineering. The building has been eco renovated including a new roof, new windows and insulation. Heating is provided by a biomass boiler and solar thermal. There are solar PV panels on the roof of the Mill and the majority of our electricity is provided by Halton Lune Hydro, a community based hydro scheme which has built a micro-hydro turbine on a nearby weir. It started to produce electricity in December 2014 and the building is now running 100 per cent on renewable energy!
The "What's On" calendar is packed full of interesting and exciting events, with something on almost every day, from Yoga to Arts and Crafts!
Head to their website to see a full list of events!


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Terrible, a time waster. It's a collection of shorts that really don't make sense. Haven't seen anything this bad in years.
Fair - Love & Distrust (2010) [Direct to Video] 94 min. The movie is a collection of short films featuring different actors and directors for each segment. There are 5 in all but only 2 are worth the price of admission. Ratings for each film is as follows: , The Summer House - Fair: Blue Poles - Skip It; Grasshopper - Good; Pennies - Must See; Auto Motives - Skip It. Grasshopper is a moody little piece starring James Franco about "judging" others. My favorite of the bunch was "Pennies" with Amy Adams despite the low budget feel of the segment - it felt like an episode of The Twilight Zone. The overall sense of this anthology looked as thought the actors used the work as a way of exercising their talents (kind of a work out). Go straight to Grasshopper and Pennies and you'll be fine.
Never EVER EVER EVER watch this movie! It STUNK. Couldn't even stand to finish watching it.
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This week we lost a Stonehill legend with the passing of Tom MacDonald '53. Universally known as "Coach Mac," he was the driving force behind the revival of football at the College. In 2012, a special roast was held at the College in his honor and at the event, Head Football Coach Rob Talley said, "If it wasn't for men like Tom MacDonald, there would be no football program here at Stonehill." This past Saturday before MacDonald's passing on Monday, the Skyhawk's defeated rival Bentley 24-17, its first road victory there since 1995.
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Mega Teams Wield Control of Nearly Two-Thirds of Industry Assets Across All Channels
Scale and specialization deliver an enhanced client experience and drive growth
February 2019, Boston—Mega teams—those with $500 million or more in assets under management (AUM)— continue to expand their marketshare. While they make up just 11% of advisor practices, they service nearly two-thirds of total advisor-managed assets, according to global research and consulting firm, Cerulli Associates.
Though the wirehouses and hybrid registered investment advisors (RIAs) have the greatest concentration of these teams, their influence is steadily growing throughout the industry. The asset growth of independent RIA mega firms over the past five years (2012–2017) has surpassed that of their smaller peers in the channel. Similarly, among wirehouse practices, mega teams have expanded their collective AUM by 19% over the past five years, while all other AUM tiers ceded assets.
Cerulli anticipates that mega teams will continue to win opportunities for both organic (e.g., client referrals) and inorganic growth (e.g., acquisitions, tuck-in advisors) as advisors seek to reap the advantages of teaming. Currently, more than half (54%) of all advisors operate in a team structure. "Teaming allows advisors to build specialized roles and responsibilities, thereby delivering broader and deeper advice to clients with more complex financial needs," explains Marina Shtyrkov, a research analyst at Cerulli.
Teaming also enriches the end-client experience because it helps advisors pool resources, integrate next-generation advisors, and support one another's client relationships. Nearly three-quarters (73%) of advisors believe that teaming improves the client experience. "As advisors begin to think more holistically about the nonfinancial, intangible impact they can have on their clients, they will increasingly compete on the quality of their client experience, and mega teams are well positioned to compete in this experience-centric model," adds Shtyrkov.
For asset managers, mega teams represent attractive distribution opportunities. They commonly retain investment decisions and use diverse products and services. At the same time, they are blurring traditional channel lines, causing managers to reassess advisor coverage. Asset managers need to understand the main point of influence and assess advisor personas to ensure success with this segment.
Also included in Cerulli's latest report, U.S. Advisor Metrics 2018: Reinventing the Client Experience, are detailed analyses of advisor market sizing, attributes, client relationships, broker/dealer support, investment decisions and product use, and practice challenges and growth opportunities.
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Our flight search results provide you with up-to-date flight status information for Essendon Airport and help you find cheap flights from Essendon Airport. Trip.com also provides Essendon Airport real-time flight status and international flight schedules. Essendon Airport serves Melbourne, Australia. You can also get there by transferring at Dubbo City Airport, King Island Airport, or Orange Airport. Popular airports near Essendon Airport include Essendon Airport, Melbourne Airport, and Avalon Airport.
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To use the MoveFocusedRow method, the NavigationStyle property should be set to GridViewNavigationStyle.Row or GridViewNavigationStyle.Cell.
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I bought a present to my girlfriend recently: Lotus flower crystal candle holder. Along with this gift I wrote a short poetic story about the Lotus flower and us.
We share here shortly some short thoughts in a little different words since the original document I wrote is personal.
I wanted to wish to my girlfriend good health. One of the meanings of the Lotus Flower is well being.
"May our shared tea moments at the Lotus flower vibrate our love to our home; and will the home vibrate the energy of our love back to us even stronger."
Love and its energy is a strong power to maintain and bring good health.
One profound mystic meaning of the Lotus flower is, that it can provide a sense of cosmic connection and energy within oneness of all being.
In the philosophy of sacred geometry is written lots of mystic philosophy of the Lotus flower.
Below is a video of the Lotus flower:


text: Safilo Junior glasses, made by Safilor Eyewear is one of the world's largest makers of eyeglasses and sunglasses. Safilo makes eyeglasses and sunglasses for Polo Ralph Lauren and many other of the top eyewear labels. Safilo also makes a full line of "house" eyeglasses models, under several names like "Safilo Junior eyeglasses" and others.


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Sturdy, firm upholstery fabrics in contemporary colors and are partly woven in a very finely bouclé fabric. The fabrics are suitable for heavy domestic use.
We sell since 2004 Q2 fabrics and have never received a complaint at a Q2 fabric. We can recommend these materials wholeheartedly.
On these fabrics of very high quality, the supplier gives a quality guarantee of 5 years. This is extremely rare in the fabrics sector. A guarantee certificate is included.
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This ICT4D course has opened my eyes to many aspects of development that I was not previously aware of. What I found the most interesting was the ways in which the technology I use everyday (and take for granted) can impact, for example, how a woman in rural Kenya locates clean water. Throughout this course, I have noticed one overarching trend – the importance of incorporating local knowledge. Any and all successful projects myself or the class have looked into, all had used pre-existing social networks or ways of communicating and simply adapted a technology to make this more productive. This also makes implementation significantly easier. By expanding on local knowledge, it will cut back on the amount of time needed to train the population to use new technologies. For example, in Argentina there was a system of handheld computers developed to help farmers better track their cattle. This did not require the project implementers to teach local farmers how to track cattle, just to do it in a more efficient way.
In conjunction with capitalizing on local knowledge was the concept of a bottom-up approach. It was something I had never really considered in-depth, but various readings in class opened my eyes to the common assumption that all rural peoples in developing countries only wanted technology to show them where to find food, water, etc. This condescending belief also tied into how technology and information was disseminated into a population. Using means such as the TV and radio, non-participatory and one-sided, for information broadcasting was not usually the best approach. Developing a method in which the content was adapted through local channels, and allowed for the more open discussion, adaption, and feedback created the more sustainable and well-recieved projects. The knowledge I have gained from this course will undoubtedly help me in my future career in development.
Overall, I found the class to be a great overview of ICT4D. I had never heard of a majority of the new technologies that were being employed in the development sector (web mapping, Text4Health, just to name a few). For future classes, I think more focus on the sectors would be beneficial. They encompass a majority of ICT4D aspects, problems, and have myriad relevant case studies. Also additional emphasis on case studies would be helpful because, personally, I don't think there's a better way to fully understand how ICT4D impacts (or fails to impact) various development challenges then to see them in action.


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From an article in The Economist on human evolution and it's relationship to food, cooked food in particular:
"Another telling experiment, conducted on rats, did not rely on cooking. Rather the experimenters ground up food pellets and then recompacted them to make them softer. Rats fed on the softer pellets weighed 30% more after 26 weeks than those fed the same weight of standard pellets. The difference was because of the lower cost of digestion. Indeed, Dr Wrangham suspects the main cause of the modern epidemic of obesity is not overeating (which the evidence suggests—in America, at least—is a myth) but the rise of processed foods."


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Latvian businesses are becoming increasingly aware of IP issues and the importance of strong brand protection; growing trademark filing numbers attests to this. Things have calmed down in the law and IP firm market after a recent period of change and consolidation; at a firm level, the WTR 1000 listings for 2019 remain unchanged from 2018; however, several individuals make their debuts in the guide, giving enhanced coverage to Tria Robit, SORAINEN, Vilgerts and METIDA.
- Agency Tria Robit
- COBALT Legal
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- Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns
- Petersona Patents - AAA Law
Agency Tria Robit
The largest patent and trademark agency in Latvia, Tria Robit has a reputation that matches its size. The firm handles the full range of IP matters, but shines brightest in opposition proceedings. Its surefooted presence in Eastern Europe and Central Asia is a boon to multinational clients such as Apple, Comcast Corporation, American Airlines and Puma. Carving out a niche in the beverage industry – having acted for Stolychnaya and Veuve Clicquot in the past – firm founder Vladimir Anohin is go-to counsel on all things trademarks. From domain-name disputes to anti-counterfeiting briefs, Bronislavs Baltrumovics is the first on the scene to put out infringement fires.
COBALT Legal
With four branches in the Baltic region, commercial law giant COBALT Legal has a panoramic view of the legal landscape. Offering wall-to-wall services in a multitude of languages – including Swedish and German – the ensemble advises a long line of A-listers, including Ferrero and Philip Morris International. Leading lights of the practice Ingrīda Kariņa-Bērziņa and Līga Fjodorova are "highly active, cooperative and knowledgeable". Dual qualified in both the United States and Latvia, Kariņa-Bērziņa is at the top of the IP and IT totem pole and highly sought out for her enforcement capabilities. Flanking her, Fjodorova tackles infringements with poise, bringing to the table a unique specialism in international cargo shipment law that greatly aids the battle against counterfeits.
Ellex Klavins
Pan-Baltic full-service firm Ellex Klavins expanded its IP offering in early 2017 through a merger with Glimstedt & Partners. It "handles matters with care and integrity" for a long list of loyal patrons, continuously advising clients such as ExxonMobil and The Coca Cola Company on oppositions and renewals, as well as representing LVMH in anti-counterfeiting briefs. Captain of the IP squad Mārtiņš Gailis is "extremely professional, highly intuitive and with a good understanding of his clients' needs". With his direct approach, he takes the lead on high-profile complex cases.
Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns
Global practice Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns remains at the forefront of the IP realm. The trademark team draw on additional resources across other departments, working from the ground up to register marks and monetise them to maximum capacity. Managing partner Agris Bitāns is "one of the earliest practitioners recognised for intellectual property" and "a highly reputed litigator in Latvia". Bitāns always knows the best route to take for his clients when guiding them through thorny disputes.
Petersona Patents - AAA Law
"Extensive experience and expertise in the trademark field" equips Petersona Patents to oversee the full lifecycle of a brand. Through close collaboration with Estonian and Lithuanian IP firm AAA Law, the firm skilfully supports trademark owners in matters across the region. Heading up the legal and counterfeiting division, Gatis Meržvinskis is a "fantastic" contact. "He is a trustworthy professional and incredibly proficient in complex litigation. Honest in evaluating his work, he is well educated and deserves special praise for bringing parties to amicable solutions."
Nestled in the commercial division of multidisciplinary firm SORAINEN, this "responsive and proactive" IP group is fortified with regulatory and business acumen. The set turns its laser-sharp focus to the transfer of assets, as well as convoluted litigation mandates. Mainstay dispute resolution head Agris Repšs "delivers timely, pragmatic advice, helping his clients make informed decisions". Under the guidance of Andris Tauriņš, the outfit was recently involved in a Pan-Baltic assignment. The head of the communications, media and technology group navigated his team through the merger of a leading Baltic bank, ensuring the seamless registration of nine graphical marks and successfully cementing the brand of a new bank, Luminor. The new Luminor Group has now been added to a roster of international clients that includes Google, NASCAR and CrossFit.
Other recommended expertsHeading up the practice group at FORAL Patent Law Office, Jevgenjis Fortuna is "one of the best on the market for new brands. He has vast experience in the development of registration strategies and in disputes on both a national and EU scale." Based at Rödl & Partner, Inese Kalnāja Zelča is a "well-known specialist on the market and a strong professional handling complex disputes". Armed with 20 years' experience, Ineta Krodere at VILGERTS is a supreme strategist, regularly advising clients in the pharmaceutical, tobacco and beverage industries. President of European Communities Trademark Association for 2016 to 2018 and "a well-recognised, energetic lawyer", Ruta Olmane is "tireless in her practice". She plies her prosecution trade at METIDA. "Driven, proactive and charismatic, Brigita Tērauda has instincts for identifying and pursuing the best defence strategy. She has a great combination of academic skills and practical experience with a strong eye for detail. Tērauda is an outstanding specialist who provides modern solutions" at VILGERTS.
- Vladimir Anohin - Agency Tria Robit
- Bronislavs Baltrumovics - Agency Tria Robit
- Agris Bitāns - Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns
- Līga Fjodorova - COBALT Legal
- Jevgenijs Fortuna - FORAL Patent Law Office
- Mārtiņš Gailis - Ellex Klavins
- Inese Kalnāja-Zelča - Rödl & Partner AS
- Ingrīda Kariņa-Bērziņa - COBALT Legal
- Ineta Krodere - Vilgerts
- Gatis Meržvinskis - Petersona Patents - AAA Law
- Ruta Olmane - METIDA Law Firm Zaboliene and Partners
- Agris Repšs - SORAINEN
- Andris Tauriņš - SORAINEN
- Brigita Tērauda - Vilgerts


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The driver of a commercial vehicle has been charged with an alcohol-related offence after his truck was stopped in a safety blitz near Windsor Raceway on Wednesday.
Windsor trucker charged with alcohol-related offence in roadside safety blitz
The driver of a commercial vehicle has been charged with an alcohol-related offence after his truck was stopped in a safety blitz near Windsor Raceway.
Shane Dumouchelle, 37, of Windsor, faces one count of having blood alcohol content exceeding 80 milligrams.
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Dumouchelle's vehicle was stopped around 2:15 p.m.
According to OPP, officers noticed "signs of impairment" in Dumouchelle's appearance and behaviour.
The driver was then tested with a roadside screening device. He failed.
He was arrested and his vehicle was impounded.
OPP said Dumouchelle was behind the wheel of what's known as a "straight" truck — in particular, one designed to tow a wood chipping machine.
Dumouchelle is scheduled to appear in court on April 22.
A total of 26 commercial vehicle inspections took place over the course of the safety blitz on Wednesday.
Out of those 26 cases, 16 resulted in trucks being taken out of service — a failure rate of 61.5 per cent.
A total of 22 charges were laid.
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The Supreme Court on Monday ruled 5-4 against Apple, saying iPhone users can pursue their antitrust lawsuit involving the tech giant's signature electronic marketplace, the App Store.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the majority opinion, which was joined by the court's liberal justices.
The iPhone users argued that Apple's 30% commission on sales through the App Store is an unfair use of monopoly power that results in inflated prices passed on to consumers.
Apple argued that only app developers, and not users, should be able to bring such a lawsuit. But the Supreme Court, in an opinion authored by Kavanaugh, rejected that claim.
"Apple's line-drawing does not make a lot of sense, other than as a way to gerrymander Apple out of this and similar lawsuits," Kavanaugh wrote.
Shares of Apple, already battered by trade concerns, were down 5%, lagging the broader market.
The result was widely expected after arguments in November in the case, Apple v. Pepper, during which the justices seemed skeptical of Apple's arguments.
The case split President Donald Trump's two nominees to the high court. In a dissent joined by his fellow conservatives, John Roberts, Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote that the majority created an "artificial rule."
The legal battle over the company's online marketplace has dragged on for nearly a decade.
The result of the iPhone users' litigation could affect the way that Apple, as well as other companies that operate electronic marketplaces like Facebook, Amazon and Alphabet's Google, structure their businesses. For Apple, hundreds of millions of dollars in penalties could hang on the outcome.
In a statement, David Frederick, an attorney for the iPhone users, said the "decision is important for upholding consumer protections against the dangers of monopoly retailers like Apple. Apple's monopoly control has distorted the prices for apps and it's time for that abuse of monopoly power to end." Read more


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Noctua NH-L12S CPU Cooler Review
In stock setup the Noctua NH-L12S is a solid performer, especially considering the Turbo frequency of 4.7Ghz under load. It's going to give the Phanteks PH-TC12LS CPU Cooler a run for its money, for example. 75 Degrees from a stress test is very good for a 15mm fan, and at the limits of the comfortable CPU temperature window.
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The L2 Exilium is a L2J server that simulates a game environment similar to the game Lineage II. Our server was prepared carefully, based on several years of research and experience with Lineage II, in order that the players really like and providing an incredible experience that you will never have on any other server. The L2 Exilium is online since June 25th 2011 and since then has been growing every day more and promoting all day, uninterrupted and guaranteed fun to all of our players.
Latest News
Start Well 2020: 20% more Exilium Coins + Double rates By Raito | Category: Events and Promotions
Get 20% more Exilium Coins in any purchase made on our website until January 5! (11PM UTC -1)
ATENTION: This coupon is ONE TIME USE (per account). After you open the order with your account, you cannot open another order with the bonus.
In addition, during this period, adena/drop/xp/sp rates were doubled.
We look forward to honoring the entire community, donor or not, so we can have an even better year than before.
The Exilium World wishes to all of you a happy new year!
Black Friday 2019! By Licozo | Category: Events and Promotions
We joined the Black Friday once again!
All purchases above 50 Exilium Coins made on this Friday (From November 29, 12AM to November 29 23PM UTC -1) will receive a special bonus of 30% more coins.
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Server Update By Raito | Category: News and Announcements
Server will be offline to apply some updates regarding our new dual-client system.
Estimated time: 2h
PS: After downtime, use our launcher to update your system.
Faris - 05/08/2019 By Raito | Category: Changelog
Due to several complaints about losing the PIN with the impossibility of recovering it due to no longer have access to the email. We will enable PIN reset on all accounts.
1- Taking the opportunity, as a way to improve the security of all accounts, will not be possible to enter the same PIN previously set.
2- Write down, record, film or get a tattoo with the PIN to not forget it again.
Other chances
1- Some changes were applied to the interface (increase the size of some adena text boxes, align some infos, reworked olympiad damage calculation, etc)
2- Fixed problem with overbuff after use seed skills (spirit phoenix, seed revenge, etc).
Server is Back!! By Raito | Category: News and Announcements
The network maintenance is finally done and server is online again!!
We apologize for the inconvenience, especially on weekend
Network Maintenance! By Raito | Category: News and Announcements
Datacenter is under network maintenance. the maintenance window is 12 hours, but we do not expect downtime to last the entire maintenance period.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate the understanding.
Faris - 29/06/2019 By Raito | Category: Changelog
-Fixed Body to Mind.
-Fixed Arcane Shield effect.
-Removed skill mastery in cancel/steal skills.
-Fixed some water areas in devil isle.
-Npcbuffer is now free until lvl 40.
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Faris - 05/06/2019 By Raito | Category: Changelog
- Fixed problem with symbol of noise.
- Fixed problem about receive buff in subclass.
- "Cancel" skills changed. Now they will not land until the previous cancel finishes (return buffs). This will happens only from same cancel skill: if a player receive cancellation + ToD, they will loose buffs on both skills. If a player receive cancellation + cancellation or ToD + ToD, only the first skill will works.
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Server Team Meeting, 2018-05-08¶
Attendees: Andreas Beutel, Andri Steiner, Bastian Bringenberg, Mathias Schreiber, Michael Stucki, Simon Gilli, Steffen Gebert, Stephan Großberndt
Beginning of the meeting: 17:00 CEST.
Open Issues from last meetings¶
- Last meeting protocol: Meeting_2018-04-24
- Issue board: https://admin-forger.typo3.org/sprint?&boardId=CurrentTasks
- OTRS tickets: https://otrs.typo3.org/otrs/index.pl?Action=AgentTicketQueue;QueueID=21;SortBy=Age;OrderBy=Up;View=Small;Filter=All
DNS issues¶
- [INFO] We had a rather long outage of our main typo3.org zone on Friday evening.
- [INFO] One nameserver returned empty answers from time to time. We fixed that by removing the problematic nameserver from our domains.
- [INFO] Right now, the issue is fixed by switching back to ClouDNS nameservers.
- [TODO] Fixes are currently applied manually on the servers. They need to be implemented with Chef to be permanent.
- [TODO] We need to publish a post mortem report about the problem.
- OTRS Mailbox size - https://forge.typo3.org/issues/84927
Next meeting¶
- The next meeting will take place on Thursday, January 01, 2018 17:00 CEST
End of the meeting: 17:30 CEST.


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In the spirit of Spring and Throwback Thursday today I share on my blog this article that was originally posted on the top U.S. lifestyle media brand Mind Body Green with 19,000 shares and counting!!!
Spring is a time of renewal, welcoming the opportunity to begin again. By bringing new energy into the light we can let go and detox ourselves from all that no longer serves us. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each season corresponds to different organs and their meridians — the subtle energy channels through which qi (aka Chi) flows. The liver and gall bladder are connected to the season of spring.
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