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Grants will be available for sporting codes to prevent violence against women and their children from March 2015, Our Watch Chief Executive Officer, Paul Linossier, said today.
"Our Watch will manage the Australian Government's $1million investment into prevention activities in the sporting community in the form of a sports grant bank" said Mr Linossier.
"From early next year, sporting codes can apply to Our Watch for funding to implement initiatives to prevent violence against women and their children amongst their members.
"In addition to the Australian Government's investment, we will also be seeking contributions from other governments, philanthropic organisations and business to create a substantial, sustainable fund.
"This will enable numerous sporting organisations across the nation to address gender inequality and sexism and change the culture that trivialises and sometimes perpetuates violence against women and their children.
"Evidence shows that people who support gender inequality and sexism are more likely to hold attitudes that condone or excuse violence against women, therefore it is fitting we challenge these attitudes in settings where we can have maximum reach, such as the sporting community." he said.
Our Watch Chair, Ms Natasha Stott Despoja AM, said the organisation looks forward to helping sporting clubs and codes to contribute to prevention of violence against women through its unique and influential position in the community.
"Positive elements and values within sport, such as participation and 'fair play' can extend to the promotion of respectful relationships, gender equity, inclusion and non-violence".
"Sporting clubs and organisations bring together large numbers of people and are a ready-made environment that promote women's participation and opportunities, and that eliminate gender-based discrimination and violence-supportive attitudes," she said.
The sports grants bank is part of the Australian Government's $100 million commitment over the next four years under the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022.
For enquiries or further information: Hannah Grant, Our Watch, mobile 0448 844 930, email email@example.com
*If you cover this story, or any story regarding violence against women and children, please include the following tagline:
"If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000"
Our Watch's (previously the Foundation to Prevent Violence against Women and their Children) purpose is to raise awareness and engage the community in action to prevent violence against women and their children.
Our Watch was conceived of and brought into existence in 2013 by the Commonwealth of Australia and the State of Victoria. The Northern Territory and South Australian governments have also since become members of the organisation.
Our Watch's work derives from the government's commitment to the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010 – 2022 and gives expression to many of the activities in the Second Action Plan 2013–2016 – Moving Ahead.
These organisations offer 24/7 telephone support and counselling services, and online chat, for specific community groups and for people in specific situations.
The national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. 24/7 phone and online services.
Kids Helpline is a counselling service for Australian children and young people aged between 5 and 25 years. 24/7 phone and online services.
Professional support and information service for Australian men. 24/7 phone and online services.
MRS provides anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information and referrals to men to help them take action to stop using violent and controlling behaviour.
1300 766 491
Go to the Urgent Help section of the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) website for contact details of agencies which assist with reporting child abuse and neglect.
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Tell Brooklyn DA Rescind the Fraudulent Deed on Slave I Theater And Save Historic Landmark
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The Fulton Halsey Development Group (Fulton Halsey) is quickly moving forward on its fraudulent deed, signed by a dead man in 2011, to demolish the Slave I Theater and convert this vital Civil Rights monument of Black history into luxury condos.
Fulton Halsey currently has bulldozers on the Slave I property and has construction men working without permits. Recently, Fulton Halsey transferred its fraudulent deed to the Fulton Halsey Holdings for $18 million dollars in order to begin demolition of this historic landmark.
The Children of Slaves & Patriots (TCOSAP) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to heal and restore the families, communities and culture of people of African descent and to play an activist role on behalf of individuals in this group that have been treated unjustly. Currently, two of our initiatives are to restore the name and legacy of John L. Phillips Jr., a former black supreme civil court judge who served seventeen years on the bench and to reclaim two prominent and historic institutions, Slave I and Slave II (a.k.a. The Black Lady) Theaters, founded by him, that serve as a symbol and a monument for the Civil Rights Movement in New York City, during the 1980s.
The Slave theaters were historically used as think tanks for activists like Al Sharpton and Cornell West. Ironically, although Phillips built a platform where blacks could have a voice and fight for their civil rights, he died a voiceless victim whose civil rights were violated in a heinous way.
Help give Phillips a voice in his death to restore his name, legacy and a piece of Black history that must not be reduced to condos, but preserved for our generation and those to come.
Please sign our petition, requesting the Brooklyn District Attorney, Kenneth Thompson, to take immediate action to strike the Fulton Halsey Development Group LLC and Fulton Halsey Holdings deeds and vacate all sales. We also ask for an immediate injunction to stop all work on the Slave I Theater and all the properties that are attached to it. Additionally, we ask that all UCC liens attached to the property by the Fulton Halsey Development Group LLC and its affiliates be voided and deemed invalid.
Phillips and these indispensable institutions have been at the epicenter of political scandal and corruptions since 2001, when Phillips announced his run for the Brooklyn District Attorney seat against the then incumbent, Charles Hynes. Phillips was a viable candidate to defeat Hynes and to become the first black district attorney for Brooklyn.
The Hynes administration responded to this threat by filing a secret petition deeming Phillips temporarily mentally incompetent, even though an independent evaluation revealed that he showed no signs of dementia, scoring 27 out of 30 on a mental health examination.
The horrid conspiracy among judges, lawyers and elected officials ensued, complicitly making Phillips ward of the state and appointing a cadre of unethical guardians that would later siphon off his entire estate. One of Phillips' guardians, Frank Livoti, was the same individual responsible for filing the initial petition to deem him mentally incompetent.
Moreover, Phillips was held hostage at a series of unlicensed assisted living facilities that were ordered by the court to prohibit him from leaving the premises and to wear a GPS device at all times. Phillips was also held against his will at Emani Taylor's (a former guardian and unethical lawyer who has since been disbarred for stealing over a million dollars from Phillips' estate) mother's house. This unlawful detainment occurred while multiple individuals illegally sold hundreds of Phillips' properties.
During the active plundering of Phillips properties, the Slave theaters also became targets for sale. However, Phillips transferred both properties into a private corporation, J.J. Real Estate back in 1999. So, Taylor motioned the court to vacate the 1999 sale because Phillips was deemed "mentally incompetent in 2001, therefore, he was probably "mentally incompetent in 1999 when he made the transfer. Her petition was granted but proper documentation was not submitted in the court that caused a break in the deed transfer.
Later in 2011, three years after Phillips' death, Reverend Samuel Boykin illegally transferred the Slave theaters into Phillips' name as if he were still alive to purchase the property. Boykins then transferred the fraudulent deeds to The Fulton Halsey Group LLC and Citadel City of Praise. The Honorable Judge Johnson vacated the sale and revoked Boykin's letters of administration in January 2015 due to Boykin's improprieties within the Phillips estate and missing funds, totaling over two million dollars. Despite the court ordered revocation of Boykin's letters of administration in January 2015, he continued his fraudulent activity in August 2015 by signing the Fulton Halsey Development Group LLC correction deed on the Slave I Theater.
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New ultrafast broadband options are being piloted in our council housing starting in the summer of 2019. We are learning lessons from this pilot as we prepare for new full fibre networks serving our council housing, expected in 2020. The introduction of new networks will also deliver better...
Closed 31 August 2019
Proposed new restrictions on permitted development (Article 4 Directions)
The areas the proposed new restrictions cover, what restrictions are proposed, how you can comment. New restrictions on permitted development, known as Article 4 Directions, have been made for Avonmouth Village and parts of North, East and South Bristol. If the new Article 4...
Closed 23 August 2019
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The information provided in the Traffic Clean Air Zones consultation is shown below: Pollution can make the air we breathe bad for our health. Air pollution has been a problem in Bristol and many UK cities for a long time. The most concerning pollutants within Bristol are...
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Polling Districts and Polling Places Review 2019
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Parks' sports (bowls, cricket and football) facilities consultation
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Minimalism is consistently changing my life. It is providing me and others different benefits, outlooks, and experiences than we originally planned and for the better. The benefits to becoming a minimalist are not something I imagined a few years ago that I could have, and now I cannot imagine my life without them.
Before we jump into today's post, make sure you check out last week's post. I answered the question: Why would you want to become a minimalist?
A big misconception about minimalism is that you have to get rid of everything except 100 of the most important things in your life. This is certainly not the case for many minimalists, myself included.
While I do admire those who need so little to live a fulfilled life, I need a bit more than 100 items.
For me, the definition of minimalism can be summed up with the words from The Minimalists:
Minimalism is a tool to rid yourself of life's excess in favor of focusing on what's important—so you can find happiness, fulfillment, and freedom.
If having a craft hobby makes you happy, please do not rid your life of it just to reduce your items. Decluttering your crafts maybe a bit helpful, but eliminating it completely is not the answer.
Personally, I have two hobbies that require specific things. I can vegetables, so I need jars, a pressure cooker, canning supplies, and a few other things. My other hobby that I voluntarily have a collection of is books.
While I do not have as many as I used to, I do consider my hobby a small collection. All of my books fit on one book case, and it all brings me happiness.
I am not willing to part with either of these things, because they do bring value into my life. They may not be necessary to you, but you may have something that I would not find necessary for my life. That is the beauty of life, interests, and individualism.
Just like last week, I am going to answer another question. Today's question is:
What are the benefits to becoming a minimalist?
6 Benefits to Becoming a Minimalist You Won't Want to Live Without
1. Less Stuff! More Space! //
This one is the most obvious answer I can give you about the benefits to becoming a minimalist, but it is the first benefit you will notice when transitioning to a minimalist lifestyle. When you can comb through everything to see what you want or discard, you are able to see how much excess you have in your home.
As you declutter, you are physically moving things out of your home, creating more space, and allowing your home to breathe.
If you are anything like me, when I started decluttering, freeing up space is more so providing space for things to fit comfortably versus being stuffed. [Please tell me I am not alone!]
It may take a few rounds of decluttering to get your home to where you want it. Yes, the hard work is worth the effort! It took me several months to sort through all of my things, and I finally feel that I have a grasp on what I have.
Related Posts: How to Determine What Stays or Leaves?
2. Less time cleaning and organizing! //
How many times have you organized and reorganized your things only to feel like you wasted your time? It is not a matter of being organized or not; it is a matter of removing the things you do not need to allow the things you do need to have a space that is specifically for it.
Being tidy is much easier than reorganizing all of the time. Trust me! I have been there, bought the t-shirt, then donated it because I did not need it! haha!
So getting to my point… By removing the excess, we create space for the things we do value. If everything in your home has a space, then things are tidier. Having a tidy home, allows you to get organized quicker, and cleaning takes up less time.
You may be asking why or how that is possible. Think of it like this, if you use something and put it up when you are finished using it [because it has a home now], your home stays tidy.
If you make it a point to take a few minutes a day to tidy your home, things stay in order. Having less also allows you to not have so many things to tidy, so it is a breeze!
Another thing I suggest, is to clear as much off of your counter tops as possible. By having less on the counter tops, wiping them down each day is easier, because you do not have to constantly move things out of your way to clean. It helps your space look bigger, too!
Related Posts: Tidying Goals that were Achievable In A Weekend! & How To Cut Cleaning Time In Half
3. Small, but fabulous wardrobe! //
If you have not tried a capsule wardrobe, I highly suggest to do so today! Having a cohesive wardrobe makes life much simpler. The pieces within your wardrobe should work together many different ways, this way you always have something to wear.
Often times, people think if a new top does not go with anything else in the wardrobe, you should purchase something else to go with it. Then you grow your wardrobe trying to make it work.
In reality, having a large wardrobe gives your mind too many options to process, which results in feeling like you have nothing to wear.
Have you heard the statement:
You wear 20% of the pieces in your wardrobe, 80% of the time
This is because your wardrobe is full of pieces that are not versatile enough to flow with your wardrobe, do not fit properly, or pieces you do not like. By creating a wardrobe that works together and is full of the pieces you look fabulous wearing, you create endless possibilities.
One personal example of the wardrobe I used to have, is the brown versus black debate. I personally do not look good in brown colors. My skin tone washes out when I try.
When I did try, I definitely did not feel my best. However, I refused to see this, so my wardrobe had several pieces I did not wear often.
Once I picked my primary neutral, things flowed together much easier. Now my wardrobe is based on a black neutral, and it all works together beautifully!
[Here is a post I wrote explaining how to rebuild your wardrobe, if you would like to read it.]
4. Reduced Stress! //
This is my favorite of all the benefits to becoming a minimalist! It's hard to see how stressed you are until you work to reduce it. How minimalism can help is by finding your trigger points.
By focusing on what makes you happy and removing the rest, you will be able to find them. Yes, you have to look inwards, but it is not as bad as it sounds.
Once I focused on removing the excess, I noticed that my surroundings triggered my stress. I cannot stand a messy or crowded room. It seriously stresses me! I used to have panic attacks when it became too much.
When I noticed how a tidy and clean room changed that, I was sold! I have talked about this several times throughout my blog, so I will leave you with a couple links of my personal experience for you to read.
10 Simple Ways To Help Declutter Your Mind
5. More Time! //
Once you finish with decluttering and refine your routine, you will actually find more time to do the things you love and enjoy! I know this sounds crazy, but I am living proof that it is true!
If you are in the mist of decluttering or spend all of your time cleaning and organizing, you may have a hard time seeing how it is possible.
BUT one day you will be done with all of that. Then what? What will you do with the free time you have? Will you start gardening, read more books, learn a new skill, discover your passions, spend more time with your children?
You see, when you remove all of the distractions of clutter and excess, you have a new focus. This focus can be towards living the life of your dreams!
What do you dream of doing?
Do you dream of going back to school, starting your own company, paying off your debt [by the way, selling things you declutter can help this goal tremendously! Check out my tips for a successful garage sale!]?
Could you see yourself working towards your dreams with more time?
6. Clarity! //
This is a bit of a wild card bonus of all the benefits to becoming a minimalist. Before I became a minimalist and focused on what I was passionate about, I tried many different things. From owning my own business to refinishing furniture to then trying to write book reviews, my life was a mess!
Each thing I tried made me more confused. I could not grasp what I wanted to do. My passions were not being cultivated, because I did not know what they were.
Again, when I removed distractions and excess from my life, I found out why I could not discover my passions. It was because I had not lived a fulfilling life to be able to discover them due to all the mess!
Once it was all removed, I found my passion for living a minimalist lifestyle, and chose to write about it. From there, I have cultivated an amazing community of like minded people and helped others who were feeling the exact same way!
I gained clarity for my life! A couple of other passions include gardening and investments. I am currently back in school seeking my second degree in Finance. Thanks to minimalism, I have that clarity to pursue all of these things.
What are some things you would pursue if you had the clarity?
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VALENCIAVALENCIA.COM - Valencia City Guide and Travel / Tourist Information
About Valencia > Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate in Valencia, Spain
Note: due to the finally tangible Global Warming all the previous trends layed out on this page are more unpredictable today.
Valencia is on the Mediterranean Sea, so you can enjoy mild Mediterranean climate
The humidity is quite high, especially felt in the summer, with June and July the heaveist and August slightly lighter.
From November to February it gets cool with some quite cold weeks. The end of February and the beginning of November can still be quite warm, but at other times do take a warm jacket, gloves etc. That said, the Global Warming is in full swing and 2007's New Year's Day saw quite a few people sunbathing on the beach, in 20-25 degrees. The temperature gets close to zero extremely rarely and usually stays at around 7-10 degrees Celcius.
From March to October it is definitely warm and the temperatures alternate between slightly cold and very warm. The heat comes in around the middle of May and stays to the end of September, with very high temperatures (up to 35-40 degrees Celcius) and humidity.
Rain is rare in Valencia. If it does happen it doesn't usually stay long. Rain can take any form from a brief tropical downpour to a few drops. It is very unpredictable in when it starts and how long it will last. The usual times for rain are end of September - October and March - April.
The Sun is pretty much always here.
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Instruments in the Hands of God
Yesterday we saw that the first sign a person has lost their spiritual edge is that he or she no longer recognizes the voice of the Holy Spirit and His leading.
The second characteristic of someone who has lost their edge spiritually is they lose their usefulness as an instrument in the hands of God.
Revelation 14:14-16 tells us,
Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud sat One like the Son of Man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle. And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to Him who sat on the cloud, "Thrust in Your sickle and reap, for the time has come for You to reap, for the harvest of the earth is ripe." So He who sat on the cloud thrust in His sickle on the earth, and the earth was reaped.
The One sitting on the cloud with a crown on His head is the Lord Jesus Christ. The harvest on the earth is the salvation of lost humanity, men and women who do not yet have a relationship with God.
Then what is the sharp sickle? It is the Church. It is you. It is me. If God is going to reap the harvest of lost humanity, it is going to be through His people.
You and I are to be a sharp sickle in God's hand in His great plan of mankind's redemption. That means the housewife, the doctor, the businessman, the student, the truck driver…every one of us. We are to be setting our hand to whatever practical work we have been gifted to do to see people being saved and being discipled.
Let us determine to be an effective instrument—a sharp sickle—in the hand of our God.
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" 10 Reasons America is Not Better Off Than Before Obama "
"1980, presidential hopeful Ronald Reagan said, "are you better off than you were four years ago? Is it easier for you to go and buy things in the stores than it was four years ago? Is there more or less unemployment in the country
than there was four years ago? Is America as respected throughout the world as it was? Do you feel that our security is as safe, that we're as strong as we were four years ago?"
Washington Post points out a few stats:
1. Median household income fell 4.8%, to $50,964 from June 2009 to June 2012.
2. Incomes have dropped more since the start of the recovery than they did during the recession itself. (Recession was from December 2007 to June 2009.) "
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Senate Passes Loan Motion Despite Division of Votes
Petrocaribe monies amount to hundreds of millions…access to a stream of money, seemingly without end. Money, in such large bulk, and who has access to that money, is bound to inspire great debates. It did in the Senate on Wednesday, with the politicians much more engaged than the social partners. That debate led to a division of votes, called by leader of government business Godwin Hulse.
Joy Grant, U.D.P. Senator
"There can be no doubt that the Petrocaribe funds are being sued to transform every part of this beautiful country of ours; the evidence is everywhere in the nine municipalities in this country. There are street works and drainage and the construction of all the facilities that my colleague from the church talked about; this is transformation of the country. Despite the ruckus made by the Opposition, there can be no comparison between the management, transparency and accountability of Petrocaribe funds under this agreement, unlike what happened before. That is why Mister President, it was relatively easy for this government and this party, the U.D.P., to mobilize the thousands of people that were here on Tuesday, near if not more than ten thousand strong."
Lisa Shoman, P.U.P. Senator
"The party was celebrated, the drinks were drunk, the food such as it was, was eaten; people were transported back home with their goodies bag or not. And the only thing that we are left with Mister President is the cold sober light of day. We are at that period that most people fear and dread, dread when they are doing their weekly budget. End h month di come, no money noh deh; bruk pocket syndrome di hit hard. And you cannot tell me Mister President that one day belly full hooray over a loan motion will make up for the ramen noodles and Vienne sausage that people have to eat."
Godwin Hulse, Leader of Government Business
"Anyone, just like Senator Shoman said, anyone who votes against this motion today is saying that they do not want to agree and that they do not want to confirm that the government should use and continue to use this money at such concessionary rates to develop the country, to create jobs, to relieve the social hardships and to move this country forward. And I would like the Belizean people to know who those are."
When all was said and done on the Petrocaribe Loan motion, it was passed in the margin of eight to four. Notably, the Senators representing the churches and the union voted for the motion.


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While watching the New York Jets vs. San Francisco 49ers game today, I witnessed the second "non-contact" injury to a Jets player in two weeks. Last week, Darrelle Revis, who is arguably the best cornerback in the NFL, suffered a season-ending ACL injury. If losing Revis was not enough for the Jets, it appears that Santonio Holmes may be next, depending on the outcome of an MRI.
Non-contact injuries are on the rise in sports and in non-athletes alike. Thinking back to the 2011-2012 NBA season, Derrick Rose and Barron Davis are some athletes who come to mind with season ending non-contact knee injuries.
What are non-contact injuries?
• Injuries that occur with out an outside force, such as being pushed or tackled
Who is at risk for non-contact injuries?
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When do non-contact injuries occur?
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Why do non-contact injuries occur?
The body moves most efficiently when there is optimal flexibility. When most people exercise, they do not train the body to improve movement and function. The lack of training the body to be more efficient during movement leads to muscle imbalances, due to some muscles being overactive and others being underactive. These imbalances cause other muscles known as synergists or helper muscles within the body to take on a more dominant role and compensate for weakened, unreactive muscles. When synergists take on this more dominant role, muscle within the body become imbalanced, which leads to altered posture and an increased risk of injury. Just imagine a pick-up truck trying to pull the load of an 18 wheeler – that's what happens in the body when we lose focus of training to be more functional.
How do non-contact injuries occur?
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Look at your training program to make sure that you are training the body in all planes of motion. This will increase function during movement and decrease your risk of injury.


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Bebe Cool has revealed a top kept secret we didn't know about Chameleone. In a new interview, Bebe Cool spoke about his past revealing that Chameleone started his career as a boda man.
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Chameleone also joined him but this time not as a boda boda rider but to kick start his singing career.


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Geeks often ask for stupid televisions. As the CTO of Vizio recently explained, smart TVs are cheaper than stupid TVs. TVs are so cheap that manufacturers can benefit by tracking their viewing habits and selling ads.
Why Smart TVs Are Cheaper Than Stupid TVs
You think a stupid TV would be cheaper than a Smart TV. A stupid TV would not need the processing power and the special software on a Smart TV. It could act as a panel (like a computer monitor) and you can connect devices via HDMI.
Why does every TV become a Smart TV?
The Verge spoke at CES 201
So, it's not just about data collection. It's about the monetization of the TV after the purchase.
This is a damn industry. It's a 6 percent margin, right? I mean, you know it's pretty ruthless. You could say it's self-inflicted, or you could say it's a bigger strategy, and it does. The better strategy is that I really do not have to make money from the television. I have to cover my expenses.
That's not all bad. He further explains that Vizio is investing in its old televisions and updating them with new software. For example, Vizio TVs dating back to 2016 will receive support for AirPlay. Advertising is only one part of the business model, which includes money from the rental of films and television programs initiated by television.
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For example, advertisers can buy this data to get a better idea of how many people see their ads. This data can be linked to your IP address, so an advertiser may know if you've seen an ad on TV and then bought that ad on the display on your computer or phone.
RELATED: Do not bother with smart TV software, instead use a streaming stick or a set-top box
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[19659006] Smart TVs generally warn and ask for permission. You may be asked to track your TV to give better recommendations or the like. You can generally disable tracking if you want. But it can be confusing.
For example, to disable this stuff on my Vizio TV, I had to turn off "Smart Interactivity". This is a terribly misleading name and does not sound like a feature that my TV pursues habits; Instead, it sounds like something you want.
Vizio can pay up to $ 17 million to file a lawsuit claiming that he or she is not following the viewing habits of Vizio TV owners without proper disclosure. Modern smart TVs will usually ask you if you want to enable this option when setting it up, although most users will quickly click through and allow these messages.
It is also worth noting that this only works if the TV is connected to the TV Internet via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. If you never connect your Smart TV to the Internet, you will not be able to upload this data – however, some TV features will not work, and no updates will be provided with new features such as AirPlay.
What About Crapware?
This is the same business model found in cheap Windows laptops and Android phones. The race down has made the hardware so cheap that manufacturers have to make money in other ways than just buying.
For PCs, it is "Crapware", additional software preinstalled on the PC. PC manufacturers are paid to install this garbage. Crapware includes free trial versions of antivirus products that will make you pay for something bad not happening to your PC.
Modern smart TV manufacturers collect data about what you see, sell ads and earn a price when you digitally rent movies and TV shows.
Of course, these are not the only sources of revenue. Smart TV manufacturers can be paid to pre-install and put TV service apps in the spotlight. Some TV remotes have special buttons for Netflix and other services – these services usually have paid money to get to this remote.
RELATED: How Computer Manufacturers Are Paid for Making Your Laptop Worse
Even many streaming boxes are similar to
Do you think you are safe because you have disconnected your TV from the Internet and use a streaming box? Think again.
Roku has a similar business model and also accepts money from streaming services to place dedicated, physical keys for services such as Netflix and Hulu on its remote controls. There are even Roku remotes with special media service buttons like Rdio that no longer exist.
This streaming box bought by Roku also has advertising. Roku boss Anthony Wood told The Verge in 2018 that Roku is making money on advertising and video content, not hardware sales:
We certainly do not earn enough money to support our technical organization and operations and reduce operating costs the Roku service. This is not paid for by the hardware. That's what our ad and content business pays for.
And if you do not disable this feature, Roku also tracks what you see and uses the data to sell ads.
RELATED: How to Disable Custom Ads and Tracking on Your Roku
Television sets are a good channel for tracking, advertising and media sales
That's why it's so difficult to buy a stupid TV. The manufacturers get enough money to cover the costs of the TV in advance, but with the sale of this hardware, they make no big profit. You make money by tracking your viewing habits, selling ads, and getting commissions on digital media purchases and loans that you make on the TV.
If you disable tracking and never use any of the media apps on the TV itself, that's fine. They earn enough money from other people so they can afford not to make extra money from people like you. It's all integrated into their income model.
It is also difficult to complain. People love cheap TVs, and it's clear that most people do not want to pay extra for TVs without built-in tracking capabilities. After all, you can still disable the tracking if you know what you are doing.
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With Mysterium behind us, it was time to finally have this month's All Guilds Meeting! This one was packed with all kinds of info about what went on at last week's fan-led convention, as well as updates in the cavern as well. Of course, no AGM summary would be complete without the obligatory raw and cleansed chatlogs.
Here's a condensed version of what happened...known far and wide as a "summary":
Calum Traveler - Mysterium Attendee
Cal was up first to talk about this year's Mysterium, which he himself attended and enjoyed. He included many personal anecdotes of his time there as well as brief summaries of what he saw at the presentations. For his full tale, you can read the previously linked chatlogs or see pictures at his DeviantArt gallery. For another recap of Mysterium's various presentations, you can read Lunanne's recently published article at The Cavern Post.
Annabelle had finally come back from her long break with some news for the crowd. She updated everyone on her "Journeys Inside URU" series of videos. Having switched in-game video recorders, she's hoping to get the next videos edited sometime soon. For now, you can view her previous work over at her Youtube channel.
Whil did a quick update about his various projects. Tosholek (aka Sholek's Temple) is almost ready to go for online shards as soon as a few technical bugs are fixed. Fens is waiting on some new artwork before it too will be converted. He's also working on an older Age idea called Damar, which will act as a hub for chosen fan Ages. For any further news on these or his other work, you can visit his site.
Radio Free D'ni
AlanD and Edisonrex introduced themselves as part of a new music organization in the cavern: Radio Free D'ni. They plan to have broadcasts, with accompanying in-game gatherings, on Sundays at 13:00 KI time every 3-4 weeks or so. They will notify when concerts will be scheduled well in advance so explorers can plan ahead on attending. Stay tuned to the events section of the Myst Online: URU Live Again forums for further developments!
Guild of Messengers
Doobes and Korov'ev were next for the GoMe. They mentioned Luna's new article on The Cavern Post (linked above in the Calum Traveler section), as well as a news post (also by Luna) that mentions the return of Chiso, a collection of URU concept art, including the ones recently released by Cyan. Doobes also said that updates had been made to the new Guild Pub and had been sent in to the Guild of Writers for future inclusion in a Gehn Shard update, then hopefully over to The Open Cave.
Myst Online: URU Live Again - Fan Content
Last but certainly not least was Chloe Rhodes, joined by Tweek, Whilyam, Emor D'ni Lap, and Hoikas. They confirmed the big announcement from Cyan at Mysterium that they, Cyanists, and others are working behind the scenes to get fan Ages and other content onto MOULa by either the end of this year or early next year. They're also working on porting select Myst V content, such as Laki'ahn, Direbo, and the extended version of Descent (aka The Great Shaft) into the game as well! Not only that, but other unreleased URU content is being worked on and completed for future releases!
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Whilyam is working on Dahtamnay, a snowy Age somewhat similar to Tahgira, but with a twist: if all goes well, there will be sleds that explorers can ride across the landscape! It's still very early in development, but stay tuned!
Hoikas is busy working on getting the game engine to work properly with all the new additions and converting all the various Ages for use in an online setting.
Emor is completing unfinished Cyan Ages such as Kahlo. He's also developing a Tomahn for the expanded Descent route, acting as a sort of Relto, which could open up a new path to D'ni separate from Yeesha's. He's also building a new Nexus for volunteer-created Ages. A short video of that can be viewed here.
There is more than can be covered here, so be sure to read the chatlog!
July's CAVCON finished out at a weak 2.6. We at the Guild of Messengers encourage everyone, in light of Cyan's renewed commitment to new content both Cyan and fan-made, to donate to the cause! Let's keep the doors open so new content can eventually filter in!
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White House Brief January 2018
Sports are now so saturated with politics (thanks, Kaepernick!) that it's actually news when the president stands for the national anthem. Of course, Trump's attendance at the NCAA national football championship game, one of the most American events on television, drew criticism from his detractors. Former ESPN reporter Britt McHenry joins Jon Miller to poke fun at how ridiculous Trump's haters have gotten.
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"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Waiting on Wednesday: Freedom's Slave by Heather Demetrios
"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.
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Dark Deceit (Dark #1) by Lauren Dawes
Bryn is a Valkyrie, leader of her sisters especially now they had broken away from Odin. But despite the rift, she is the key to Odin's immortality
And Loki is loose – and looking for vengeance
Korvain also hunts Bryn, seeking to bring down Odin in revenge for his lost people and at the commands of his clan leader – but shortly after meeting Brynn his resolve crumbles and he soon finds himself in the role of protector, not assassin.
I have to say I hate the way that women are depicted in this book. All of them. Now, there are possibly some women in this book who I may have appreciated if they were separate, but collectively it's just one mass of badness
Most of them are victims. And not just victims, but pretty much helpless victims. Frigg, powerful goddess, is thoroughly demonised before becoming a victim; we never see one scrap, one iota of power or capability from her. The Valkyries – VALKYRIES! Warrior women, dressed in mail with blood stained weapons – exist to be a collection of damsels to be saved. We never see any real fight or power from them – they're just hunted down one by one, put up no fight and are easily brought down. The whole book revolves around rescuing and protecting these utterly helpless figures.
Even their leader and our supposed protagonist, Bryn, is an immensely frustrating figure. She never actually does anything. She constantly talks a good game but we never see her fight or actually show any toughness or even make a good decision. Or make a decision at all. When her sisters are targeted she has a tantrum, falls apart and asks a man to go check on them. She doesn't even all them and ask them all to gather up – she sends a man round to help. Her one and only attempted plan is to sacrifice herself and hope that Loki, the big bad, doesn't hurt anyone else and can be trusted
Her master plan is to trust Loki. No, really.
At least there's a big strong man to rescue her!
As well as victimisation there's some severely dubious sexual issues going on here. Firstly the Valkyries are all virgins – thousand year old virgins by the command of Odin. This could have been used to present Odin's oppressive patriarchy- but no-one treats his demand as unreasonable, only his harsh punishment of Kara, a Valkyrie who broke it – as wrong. The other Valkyries MAINTAIN their virginity after they have left his side. On top of this Kara, that one Valykrie who broke the taboo, is continually sex shamed, throws herself relentlessly at Korvain and is generally cringe worthy in her utter desperation to get laid. This is also the totality of her character. And Frigg, villainous lady that she is, is of course an adulteress who tries to seduce, well, every man she sees and, again, is lacking anything else in terms of characterisation – she hates Odin (because she's jealous of the oh-so-chaste valykries) and wants to have sex with any and all men. She is slut shamed pretty horrendously for this including the line:
"She was the one who ushered people in between her legs like it was a movie theatre about to close its doors for the screening"
Demonised or pitiable sexual woman cast against virginal protagonists of purity? That's a trope
Then there's Taer, the sister of Korvain's best friend. Why does she exist? To have a crush on Korvain (like all women everywhere it seems) and to be extra angst and leverage as bad guys force menfolk's co-operation by threatening her with rape and murder. That's pretty much the entire point of her.
I've opened with these problems because they consume the book – and kind of define the book. While this book throws around a lot of names from Norse Mythology (and was what made me so intrigued in the first place) it does very little to use Norse Mythology, develop the mythology or make it relevant beyond names.


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Hello from the New Party Chair – Paul Venable
February 15 at 9:40 PM · THE CONSTITUTION PARTY OF MISSOURI Paul Venable – Chairman 12 February, 2019 Advance the Cause of Liberty Dear Friends of Liberty, My name is Paul Venable and I was recently elected chairman of The Constitution Party of Missouri. There has never been a greater need for the message of the Constitution Party than now – RIGHT NOW!. The well-being of our Republic is challenged in so many directions that it is difficult to keep track. It seems that which Thomas Jefferson penned in the Declaration of Independence as colonial grievances appear uncomfortably much like current affairs. This becomes a greater challenge when time and finances are limited, doesn't it? Many of us have fought this good fight and are exhausted. There are many who would like to do more and may not know...Read More
Constitution Party Opposes William Barr Nomination
Constitution Party Opposes William Barr Nomination and Trump's Gun Confiscation Agenda January 23, 2018 The Constitution Party voices its opposition to the nomination of William Barr to the office of Attorney General. Both President Trump and Mr. Barr have shown by their own statements that they favor gun confiscation without the due process of law guaranteed to each citizen by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. In February 2018, while speaking to a White House Meeting on Community and School Safety, President Trump voiced his support for confiscating guns from certain individuals deemed to be dangerous, without due process of law required by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The President said to take the firearms first, then go to court. His reasoning seems to be that going to court takes a lot of time and, since...Read More
Eulogy of Curtis Webb Caine, Sr, M.D.
Eulogy of Curtis Webb Caine, Sr, M.D. by Darrell Castle I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of my dear friend Dr. Curtis Caine. He lived 97 years and would probably admonish me for that sentence because he wanted to be just Curtis, no matter how much I felt obligated to honor him with the title of doctor. I am sad right now but Curtis is not sad anymore. He is not sad because as Jesus told his disciples when they had finished their last supper together, where I'm going you cannot come but you will join me later. I know that Curtis has joined him now along with his beloved wife Lynn Curtis was born in New Orleans on October 13, 1921 and married Evelyn (Lynn) Johnson at the age of 19 and they were married...Read More
Founding Member of the Constitution Party, Dr. Curtis Caine Sr, Dies at 97
January 5, 2019 Founding Member of the Constitution Party, Dr. Curtis Caine Sr, Dies at 97 (10/2/1921 ~ 1/1/2019) Word was received Wednesday evening that Curtis Caine, of Jackson, Mississippi and a founding member of the Constitution Party passed away on January 1st. He was 97 years old. Dr. Caine has been a stalwart member of the party since its inception and served as the parliamentarian of the party for many years. More will be forthcoming about him in an upcoming newsletter. During his tenure in the party, he became an icon of the party in many ways. He was respected and admired by all and will be sorely missed. He will be fondly remembered by all who came to know him. Due to his age and frail health, Dr. Caine has not been able to attend recent national...Read More
Message from the National Chairman – Fall 2018
Constitution Party Bucks National Trend According to Richard Winger, publisher of Ballot Access News, the 2018 vote tallies for minor parties was the lowest ever since 1982. What is most interesting is that the Constitution Party is only one of two parties that seemed to buck that trend. Along with the Libertarian Party, we were the only two parties (including the Republican and Democratic Parties) that increased their voter registration between 2016 and 2018. Based on the information that I have been able to obtain, voter registration for the Constitution Party grew from 92,483 to 106,468 in that period for an increase of 13,985 or 15.12%. Of particular interest, those totals only include the 19 states where political party registration numbers are available. Many states do not track voter registration by party, so in actuality, our support base is...Read More
Fall 2018 National Committee Meeting
Fall 2018 National Committee Meeting GET READY FOR THE FALL 2018 CONSTITUTION PARTY NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING IN DALLAS (Irvine), TEXAS! NOVEMBER 16th & 17th More details to follow – stay tuned!! —————- Location Information: Embassy Suites by Dallas Hilton DFW Airport South 4650 West Airport Freeway Irvine, Texas 75062 Hotel room rate $129.00 per night (This is $20.00 less per night than at Denver) For reservations, please call 972-313-8028. (Remember to mention that you are with the Constitution Party for the $129.00 per night rate) Rooms will be available at this price until October 25th, 2018. Registration: $180.00 which includes all meals: ( lunch on Friday and Saturday. Also included the banquet meal on Friday night. A hot breakfast is also included the morning following each night's stay.) Snacks are served each night from 5:30 to 7:30 pm during...Read More
America's Loss of a Great Patriot
Howard J. Phillips: February 6, 1941 to April 20, 2013: He was the most courageous and principled statesman of his generation, and …a larger- than-life figure who inspired hundreds of thousands. But to me, he was my father — the daddy who loved me…Read More
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Listen to it here! If you believe in the principles of the Constitution Party and want to help us change our state then Become a Member. Ready to run some Radio Ads? Good! Everybody donate to buy one 30 second spot and we can kick this election season off in a big way. Lets start it off by donating $25.00 each spot. We need to run as many ads as we can from now until the election. Just click the donate button at the bottom of the sidebar. Please do not put this off, time is getting short.Read More


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Big GovernmentThe EnvironmentInterventionism
The Green New Deal contains a wish list of progressive social and economic goals that come with a staggering price tag.
Free MarketsInterventionism
Labor and WagesPoverty
Small businesses are essential in providing employment for workers who might otherwise be locked out of the mainstream economy. Small firms also drive large firms to compete for workers, thus driving up wages.
Free MarketsMedia and CultureHistory of the Austrian School of EconomicsOther Schools of Thought
Americans 60 and older have an aggregate $86 billion in student loan debt, rising 161% since 2010.
The US government clearly wants to invade Venezuela. But oil is likely not a significant reason, in part because Venezuela's oil is hardly the gold mine some think it is.
Many progressives argue rights to property are arbitrary constructs of an elite and conservative legal system; that there is nothing "natural" or legitimate about them; and that, therefore, they have no special moral status.


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This was the perfect mix.
Not only did Cathedral High School's girls swimming team have a solid season in 2018-2019, the Irish had that season with a young team that gained valuable experience.
As Ashley Hill sees it, that makes for an optimistic combination.
"It was a fantastic year with a lot of potential for the future, which is a lot of fun," said Hill, who in '18-'19 finished her second season as the Irish's swimming coach.
Irish girls swimming in 2018-2019 not only won the City Championship, the...


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The Andrew 'Bart' Simpson memorial fundraiser from the British Finn Class
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The Andrew 'Bart' Simpson memorial fundraiser from the British Finn Class
The Andrew 'Bart' Simpson memorial fundraiser from the British Finn Class
Giles Scott (GBR) once again proved to be almost unbeatable in the latest demonstration of his domination of the Finn class. At the Aquece Rio Olympic Test Event he won six out of the 11 races, and apart from a seventh in the opening race was never out of the top five all week. In what was generally thought to be quick shifty and tricky conditions, he wrapped up the week with another dominant race win in the medal race.
Brazil's Jorge Zarif used his knowledge of Guanabara Bay to his advantage on the opening day of Finn racing as he took a bullet and a second.
The 2014 Finn World Masters was a week of all or nothing. At the start there was not enough wind and then towards the end, almost too much wind. In spite of that, the same faces were pushing the front of the fleet with Michael Maier (CZE)) collecting a record sixth World Masters title. For runner-up Andre Budzien (GER), it was his tenth time on the podium, an equally impressive record. The bronze for Aleksandr Kuliukin (RUS) perhaps signals a new force in the Finn Masters with three Russian sailors making the medal race, the first time any of them have done so.
The Finn World Masters ended with another day of strong winds, with the final fleet races followed by the medal race for the top 12. Defending champion, Michael Maier (CZE) could only finish fourth in the race but it was enough to take a record sixth Finn World Masters title. Andre Budzien (GER) had to settle for silver again, while Aleksandr Kuliukin (RUS) placed third in the race to snatch the bronze.