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In the last decade, differentiation has been the buzzword in education, yet also its biggest challenge: how can a single teacher address the needs of over 20 pupils – from varying backgrounds and with diverse cognitive levels and interests – all at the same time? Luckily, artificial intelligence will come to teachers' aid. By 2035, children will be able to follow a completely personalized learning path, adapted not only to their skills, but also to their preferences and interests. In this article, dr. Jung Yeon Park, researcher in psychometrics and educational statistics at ITEC, an imec research group at KU Leuven, shares her view on how technology will transform the classroom.
There is no such thing as 'one-size-fits-all'
Do you remember that training course where you stopped paying attention after about half an hour? Chances are that you zoned out because what the teacher was saying was either too difficult, too easy or irrelevant for you. Intuitively, we all know that learning works best if it addresses our individual needs. But in the daily reality of our children's classrooms – with one teacher for about 20 pupils – personalization is hard to accomplish.
Most of the time, everyone sits in the same classroom and receives the same input, targeted at an imaginary average student. Not only does this affect their learning efficiency, it also has a negative impact on children's attitude towards school. Weaker students get frustrated or suffer from low self-esteem whereas stronger students get bored waiting for more challenging tasks. Teachers try their best to cater to individual needs, but this is not an easy task. So how can we ensure that students get personalized education without expecting teachers to magically evolve into superhero jugglers?
Sneak peek into the classroom of 2035
Let's fast-forward to a hypothetical classroom in 2035. When class starts, each child goes to work on his/her own device and logs onto his/her personalized learning platform. Tom's dashboard suggests that he does some exercises on mathematics or practices the conjugation of French verbs. He decides to start with French because in the afternoon they will be working on their creative project in French. The platform suggests that he watches a short video lecture first, but he decides to skip it. He prefers a more trial-and-error-based approach and – because the learning content is presented in the format of a game – he is eager to start practicing.


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Not into hauling the latest hardcover — or even a paperback — around? If you're an ebook lover then head to the Pottsville Library on Monday, September 25 when they launch their Ebook Program offering over 200 titles to "lend" for three weeks at a time to read on your e-reader, phone or tablet. If you can't get to the library, you can check out the how-to that goes live on their website on the 25th.
While you're at the library consider signing up for their Indoor Flea Market that will be help on October 7. For $20 a table you can have a last-of-the-season yard sale — actually it's $20 for two chairs and 6 feet of space (you have to bring your own table). You can stop by the library or download the registration form here. Deadline to register is September 23. For more info contact them at 570-622-8880. There'll also be a Used Book Sale that day.
Can't make the October 7 Used Book Sale in Pottsville? Stop by on Monday, October 2 from noon until 2 p.m. for their monthly sale in the basement. Then later that same day (6 p.m.) there's a Health Insurance Information program at the library.

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I have a number of special offers on paintings on my artweb website at the moment. This is the first special offer event I have held on my website. There is a wide selection to choose from; oil paintings of landscapes, animal & people paintings, still lifes and interiors. These special offers are for the month of January only. I also accept payment by installments (email me to discuss terms).
Details of the offers are on www.emmacownie.artweb.com in the descriptions below each painting.
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Talk:Pumpkin Seeds
Can someone rename this to "Pumpkin (Seed)" and rename Pumpkin to "Pumpkin (Block)"? Afterwards, can someone create a page named "Pumpkin (Disambiguation)" for linking to these 2 new pages? Cool12309(T|C) 03:49, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
I have proof of it actually being called Pumpkin Seeds. But how do I add photos?
Pumpkin Seeds is a block[edit]
All seeds are supposed to be block. Change the template from food to block.
Change to location[edit]
I have explored an abandoned mine shaft and have yet to find any pumpkin seeds. I think someone should edit where you can find them, unless someone has proof that they do spawn in abandoned mine shafts. Nevermind this post.
^ I found an abandoned mine via a surface ravine.. and exploring its many chests some had diamonds.. one did indeed have pumpkin seeds in them.. just rare. Sadly i didnt take a screenshot of it.. sorry. But i can confirm abandon mines DO have them in their chests. -DFStormbringer
- I wasn't the one who updated the article, however now that the Minecraft Coder Pack has updated, with v1.8.1 at the very least there appears to be a zero percent chance of pumpkin seeds appearing in chests anywhere, only melon seeds. --31stCenturyMatt 00:26, 19 September 2011 (UTC)
How hard is to find pumpkin seeds?[edit]
I have checked 50 chests in abandoned mineshaft via mcedit, but haven't found any pumpkin seeds yet. Is this a bug, or they are realy so rare? I'm playing a map from 1.7
- They don't exist in 1.7. They were introduced in the 1.8 pre releases and 1.8 official updates. And next time sign your posts with ~~~~ - Asterick6 03:57, 29 September 2011 (UTC)
Can't be found in 1.8.1?[edit]
I've added a [citation needed] tag to the 'bug' about them not being generated in 1.8.1, I've personally found some in a server map generated with 1.8.1 as have a few other people.
They SEEM to merely be far rarer in 1.8.1 -- Fishy 220.127.116.11 08:39, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
- You're probably getting flowover or "undeleted world" syndrome from an earlier version (or later one). I have examined the source code and seriously, it's not possible, go grab MCP or equivalent and look yourself. --Wizjany 08:43, 2 October 2011 (UTC)
Need planting information[edit]
This article and the Pumpkin Farming linked section do not specifically state what sort of block that you can plant the seed on. Does it have to be farmland? Can it be sand? Etc...
it needs to be on tilled dirt - aimee
Seeds not growing.[edit]
Hi there, I've found a bug that cause my seeds not to grow. I think it has something to do that there is a block above the seed, but I'm not quite sure. --184.108.40.206 14:41, 17 June 2012 (UTC)
- That's not a bug. Seeds (including wheat and melon seeds) only grow if the block above the seed is transparent. So, for instance, you can have a slab or glass block above them and they'll still grow, but a dirt or stone block will prevent them from growing. 「ディノ奴千?!」? · ☎ Dinoguy1000 05:52, 18 June 2012 (UTC)
- So, why it is not in the article?
Crafting not yet in Xbox360[edit]
Hey, I have looked forward to the latest XBox360 MC update, and I triple checked before and after the update to be sure that pumpkin seeds were released in the update, and it was apperently released. I was in-game, ready to start a pumpkin farm, and when I opened the crafting table GUI, the pumpkin seeds weren't available. I have checked every tab in the crafting menu, but to no avail. Unless I'm just being stupid and missing something, the Xox version doesn't appear to have been updated with pumpkin seed crafting recipes.
If this is true, I think it should either be added in the trivia/bugs section for the pumpkin seeds page, or taken out of the version history page for XBox 360 edition. Although, I may just be missing something, which tends to happen to me.
[corner_g] 126.96.36.199 23:33, 18 October 2012 (UTC)


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Using RDP support to acquire new equipment for a small town's public kitchen.
Projects & Practice
The project made an Ekso Bionics Exoskeleton available to patients in rural areas. This enables community rehabilitation of patients recovering from spinal injuries, strokes and brain injuries.
Developing an approach to risk assessment for RDPs in Ireland.
An investment project that allowed a company to fill the gap in the local supply chain for wood chips in the north-west of Ireland.
A start-up company specialising in outdoor sports activities used RDP support to purchase equipment and respond to increasing demand for adventure tourism.
Using RDP support to turn a farm into a nature reserve; contributing to tackling biodiversity loss.
Switching from manual labour to mechanised work in order to make the business much more cost effective.
Setting up a fruit juice processing plant that operates with renewable energy.
A LEADER measure grant helped purchase film and photography equipment and training for a rural arts festival community project.
LEADER funding enabled the purchase of specialist equipment for training students in the use of modern and sophisticated archaeological surveying techniques.


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Hey everybody!
First of all, hello to all my new followers! My blog has now had over 6000 views and I've got fans as far away as Australia and America!
I've had a good week and now weigh 10lbs 5oz! The doctors and nurses keep saying how well I look and everyone loves my chubby cheeks!
My feeds have gone up to 8ml every 3 hours which I love! Even if I'm having a sleepy day I still wake up enough to guzzle my milk!
On Monday the surgeons came to see me and put a catheter in my stoma. This is a long tube with a bung in the end and they keep the bung in for 4 hours and then take it out for 2 hours to try and stretch my intestines. I don't mind it and hopefully it will work as I really want to see what this "home" place is like. It sounds nice!
I've had lots of fun this week and Emma the play specialist has been to play with me lots. She brought me a special chair called a Bumbo and I've been sitting in there and trying to hold my head up. She sings lots of songs with me too and takes lots of photos for my special diary.
Mummy and Daddy have learnt how to lock my line when my TPN finishes so they have done this every day this week and that's meant I could have a little walk round the ward with them. I love being out of my room, there's so much to look at and lots of bright lights!
I had another bath this week and Mummy put lots of nice bubbles in and Daddy held me in the water. I splashed around a bit and decided baths aren't actually too bad!
My big sister Ella had a day off school yesterday so she came to see me and gave me lots of cuddles and played with me. When my TPN finished we all went down
to the café for lunch but because I couldn't have anything I had a little sleep instead!
I know when my Mummy and Daddy are with me and I love seeing them. I can almost smile and reckon I'll get it sussed very soon! In the meantime it's really funny watching Mummy and Daddy do silly things to try and get me to smile!
My Mummy, Daddy and Ella are coming to see me in a little while so I better have a little sleep before they get here.
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Have you ever heard the like?
Have you ever heard it said?
Have you ever thought you'd see the day?
Have you ever felt the dread?
You see it on the tv
I've heard it on the news
They talk of it on radio
It just gives me killer blues
I can't believe that truth is gone
Like some old dinosaur
And this bastardized reality
Is not what I'm looking for
Sick of the shit
The bull never ends
Politicos, pundits and newsies
All whores
Slaves to the pocketed dollar
Always willing to take even more
The truth is for sale
Our lives just to work and then die
The public is fucked
From and in every direction
And we just sit here and let them
Like some crab-caked infected erection
Our food is a culture
That's corporate, you know
In stores there's no taste
And the farmers are broke
The ones who do try
Are crushed into smoke
We pollute in absolutes
But too expensive to fix
Fabricated science and reasons
To convince us to stay the course
So when the storms knock your life out
Too late for sympathy or remorse
My God is the God
You heathen-istic shrew
My mega-church is bigger and better
And my statue is made out of gold
God said to bow before me now and pray
And don't forget before you go
To make sure that I get paid
When money is Satan
And war is the norm
The military complex
Is the new porn
What education have you had?
When your planet is just American
The world is lost to Stars and Hype
Never to be seen again
So here we sit on this pile of shit
That soul in the mirror so easy to despise
And when reality calls and you wake up
Fully lost in a world full of lies


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Welcome to my blog. I use this blog as a repository of sewing comments, pictures and sometimes general chit chat!
Thursday, October 4, 2012
A baby gift
and the babies. They are meant to be ticked into the wings of the mother hen.
This is a Melly and Me pattern - an "interesting" construction method, suggesting a piece of cardboard in the bottom to make it a flat base....mmmm... I used that stuff you use to make shaped bowls - cant remember what its called, but I think it's a better solution for a toy that will need to be cleaned at some stage. And I made the chicks out of felt - I think that was an easier option ...
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How cute!ReplyDelete
Yes, sometimes instructions (re cardboard) don't seem right.
The hen and chicks are so cute. A lovely addition to any nursery I think. Hugs.....ReplyDelete
That is adorable!!!!! What a fabulous baby gift.ReplyDelete
They look great - Well Done !ReplyDelete
Just gorgeous Susan, they will be a great addition to the nursery...ReplyDelete
Oh I love that...how cute. Glad the chicks will be reunited with their Mum.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 5, 2012 at 12:12 AM
very cute Susan,well done.xxReplyDelete
Mother Hen looks great and her babies are just the cutest.ReplyDelete
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Patents in Science: the Paradox of Intellectual Property
In an age of forever branching scientific progress, medical research, and global communication, we are still far from ridding the world of pandemics, eradicating hunger, or making amends with a ravaged environment. Indeed, science has brought humanity unquestionable commodity (albeit unevenly) and control over the world, but this has also created new problems; an exponentially growing population stresses finite resources and the increasing life-expectancy makes way for late-onset diseases which could have never boasted such prevalence in a younger population.
Despite common concerns and apparent globalisation, the importance of patenting in ensuring economic benefits might seem to threaten a free flow of information within the scientific community and the public domain, thus delaying scientific progress and its potential benefits to society. Is this claim and control over progress justifiable when such sensitive issues such as human health are involved? Can science be owned?
Often we forget just how much in our day to day lives we owe to science. Virtually all the elements which make the developed nations' average lifestyle a relatively comfortable one are fruit of the forever advancing march of scientific research. Technology has not only broken down the physical barriers to communication and provided us with much cause for procrastination, but has enabled mass production and distribution of most products we purchase. The contribution of medical advances toward this commodity is perhaps even more obvious – some common illnesses once have been considered fatal are now easily cured with medication, or avoided altogether thanks to health education.
However, to misquote the Greek philosopher Parmenides, "nothing comes for nothing" [1] – and science is no exception. Doubtless, this will come as no surprise, public funding does of course play an essential role in enabling scientific research; but so does private funding, and private funding tends to need a more tangible incentives than "mere" public benefit [2]. The arguments behind the patenting of scientific advances – not just products, but also methods, procedures and, as we'll see, even genes – are more contentious than those for granting Intellectual Property (IP) rights in other areas (such as the arts) because of the implications their results can have on individuals, on society, on the planet as a whole, and on future research and progress. In addition to praising and rewarding effort, patenting science encourages research by providing not just an incentive to the scientists, but to potential investors. What's more, by recognising work as IP it ensures that knowledge of it reaches the public domain – if only for thought and not application [2].
Recently there has been concern amongst European scientists about the future of stem cell research in light of a rule drawn by the EU court in this past October [3]. The court ruling did not – as much of the media seemed to try and infer – ban or put any restraints on the research itself: it banned the patenting of human embryonic stem cells. The immediate reaction from the scientific community within Europe reflects just how important IP protection can be – scientists fear that there will be less interest from investors and that the advances made in Europe will be benefitted from elsewhere, where stem cell patentability is still possible. [4]
The decision in Europe hopes to encourage open cooperation between different research groups [3], because despite the theoretical aims behind patenting, it can easily backfire on the principle of sharing information: when research is withheld or restricted until a IP recognition can be arranged. This implies that separate investigation bodies cannot makes use of information already carried out, which could benefit further research and more rapid results [5]. Once patents have been accepted and applied, a whole new set of constraints come into play.
Patents may not come into play on "proof-of-concept" research, but they are an obvious barrier when it comes to applying anything drawn from such work, a serious handicap given the potential recognition of rights for materials and procedures used. It is now almost invariably necessary for any research body to employ companies to deal solely with IP rights – even if there is no interest in patenting their own work [6]. This does not only infer a high economic cost, but again drains on precious time. The case of "Golden Rice" is a clear example of this. This transgenic variety of the carbohydrate is the staple for half the world's population [7] was engineered to combat the high level of Vitamin A deficiency in the developing world. However, the regulation of genetically modified crops meant a ten year delay on the deployment of a crop which could have improved and even saved thousands of lives [8]. Fortunately, the humanitarian nature of this case meant that eventually free licenses were granted for the production of Golden Rice, and although IP protection was just one obstacle laid down in the regulation process, it nonetheless played a part. [2]
Time constraints, economic gains, and personal recognition aside, at the heart of the debate on the patentability of science lay even more contentious ethical issues which can be, quite literally, much closer to us. The question of whether it is morally acceptable to patent certain elements such as living organisms or genes.
An item eligible for patenting must be novel and original [5]. There is a distinction between discovery and invention, where the former cannot – in theory – be granted a patent even if other IP rights might be applicable. The trouble nowadays is drawing the line between discovery and invention, which has become blurred by practices such as genetic engineering (GE). Once, applying to patent a living organism would have seemed absurd, but in light of GE crops and laboratory strains and animals, this is now possible.
Even more delicate matter is that of our genes. The USA claim almost 20% of the human genome as IP [9]. This begs the question whether it is possible for entities to claim ownership over something which is literally embedded in us. It is not only gene therapies which have been patented, but entire gene sequences, the majority of which, unsurprisingly, are involved in diseases such as cancer [9]. You can own the copyright to a book, but you cannot patent the style in which it is written and certainly cannot make such claims over the words. Genes are a physically inseparable part of what we are – can a company rightfully claim ownership over the sequences that define our biology?
Some compare this to a price tag on the right to live, especially amongst fears of widening the economic gap not only between nations, but within them – as private bodies hold the rights to potentially life-saving therapies without the possibility of competition arising, a monopoly is inevitable and can easily restrict access to new forms of health care to the wealthy [5].
The issue of patenting science is therefore a delicate one. On the one hand it represents a valuable incentive for both researchers and external investors; on the other, it can restrict the flow of information and resources, alienating research entities from each other and accentuating economic differences. Certainly, it is only fair that IP rights are recognised, but the case is not whether or not the fruits of science as a whole should be eligible for patenting, but each specific case must be put into context and treated individually. What's more, clear and universal distinctions between discovery and invention should be made.
S.-Xaali O'Reilly Berkeley, November 2011.
What is Science For? FLS, University of Manchester, 2011
[1] Original quote: "Nothing comes from nothing". Parmenides (5th century BC) in On Nature.
[2] Potrykus, I. (2010). The private sector's role in public sector genetically engineered crop projects. New Biotechnology, 27(5), 578—581.
[3] Nature News (2011). European ban on stem-cell patents has a silver lining. 24 October 2011, available at: http://www.nature.com/news/2011/111024/full/478441a.html
[4] The Independent (2011) Medicine thrown into crisis by stem cell ruling. 19 October 2011
[5] Nuffield Council on Bioethics (2002). The ethics of patenting DNA: a discussion paper.
[6] Gonsalves, D., Karl Maramorosch, A.J.S. and Thresh, J.M. (2006). Transgenic Papaya: Development, Release, Impact and Challenges. Advances in Virus Research, 67, 317—354.
[7] Kiple, K. F. and Ornelas, K. C. (2000). The Cambridge World History of Food. Cambridge University Press.
[8] Potrykus, I. (2010). Lessons from the 'Humanitarian Golden
Rice' project: regulation prevents development of public good genetically engineered crop products. New Biotechnology, 27(5), 465—472.
[9] Jensen, K. and Murray, F. (2005). Intellectual Property Landscape of the Human Genome. Science, 310, 239—240.


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"Patricia was the very first mentor I ever had, and I've looked up to her ever since the day I walked into her office. An extremely accomplished business woman and dietitian, Patricia's passion for helping people succeed is truly unprecedented. I've had the great fortune of learning from Patricia over the years, and can put no price tag on the value it has brought to my professional and personal life. She is such a strong role model to so many, and I can personally attest to how powerful her influence has been on my career."
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Research has shown that your first impression can take less than a tenth of a second before someone begins making assumptions of your character.
It also concludes that any time after that is spent simply readjusting those assumptions slightly rather than changing them entirely.
That's why knowing the best time of day to interview can make such a crucial difference. If your interviewer is in a bad state of mind or annoyed by something else, they may transfer those feelings to their first impression of you.
Conversely, if they are in a better mood, you have a higher chance of starting out on the right foot and confirming the assumptions they make about you.
But getting your dream job doesn't have to be left to chance, there are quite a few things you can do.
Figuring Out the Best Time of Day to Interview
While every work week tends to be different with altering issues and problems to address, there's a general trend that everyone seems to agree on.
Monday's will almost always be terrible. Wednesday has been popularly coined as "hump day" because that's how it feels. And it's very likely that by Friday pretty much everyone you work with is ready to go home and enjoy the weekend.
By following the logic of a typical work week, it starts to become clear that one day is better than all the others for scheduling an interview.
1. Schedule the Interview on a Tuesday
By the end of Monday, everyone including the person interviewing you will have a good idea about what the rest of their week is going to be like.
They will have assignment due dates, meetings booked, and most importantly a whole week to get all of these done.
By scheduling the interview on Tuesday, you're giving them plenty of time afterward to get work done. While Thursday may also seem like a good idea, just remember that it leaves three days for sudden client requests, urgent changes, and other issues to arise.
People tend to be in a better mood and less drained from work earlier on in the week so Tuesday is definitely the best option.
2. The Ideal Time
Again, considering the logic of the average workday, the best time people recommend for an interview is between 10 am and 11 am.
This gives the person interviewing you time to get into the office, grab their first or second coffee of the day and sort out any imminent issues.
By the time your interview starts, they will be alert, focused, and much less likely to be distracted by other things happening.
While you may want to schedule something later in the day to give yourself more time to plan and prepare, that's normally when people start to feel the most tired at work. They may have had a big lunch, no lunch, or are just ready to go home. Either way, it's unlikely they'll be in their best mood.
You also should have prepared well before the day of the interview itself. A mid-morning interview ensures you can get a good nights sleep and a decent breakfast.
3. Start Your Day Right
There's nothing better for an interview than getting a good rest and waking up hours before it starts.
It means you don't have to rush, can take your time getting ready, cook a delicious breakfast and enjoy a cup of coffee.
To avoid any stomach troubles, stick to simple foods like toast, cereal, and fruits. And because you have time, skip the instant coffee and make yourself some coffee made from freshly roasted beans. It's not only more delicious but has better health benefits too.
There are many ways what you eat for breakfast can positively impact your day so be sure to learn more about all the different things you can do.
4. Know Everything Then Forget It
If you have an important interview coming up then proper preparation actually starts a few days before the actual day.
Don't drink heavily or stay up late, instead give your body and mind time to relax and do some exercise to help build your energy levels.
It's also important you do as much research as you can about the company and if possible, the person interviewing you too.
What does the company stand for? Why does this appeal to you? Where is the company heading now and how can you help them get there? By asking yourself questions like this you will be far more prepared for the interview than most other candidates.
Learn everything you can, memorize it, then forget about it. That doesn't mean literally forget it, it just means that an interview, more than anything is simply a conversation between two people.
During that conversation, there will be questions where knowing that information is very helpful. But if you try and force what you know into the conversation to show you did your research then it will just make you seem boring.
5. Be Yourself
Remember, an interviewer has already seen your resume and has a good idea of your skills and background.
The main purpose of the interview is to answer two questions:
- Is this person competent?
- Will people like working with them?
It's always worth realizing that the person interviewing you and everyone you interact with at the office could become your future colleagues and possibly even friends.
While you need to stay professional, the best thing anyone can do in an interview is to be themselves and have fun talking with the other person. It builds rapport and lets them imagine enjoying working with you in the future.
Too often, people go into interviews worrying about what they think the interviewer wants to hear and come across as impersonal.
Don't Worry
In an ideal world, you could organize the best time of day to interview, and your interviewer will also happen to be in a good mood at the same time.
In reality, there are endless factors that can go into the interview process so don't get concerned if dates or times move around.
As long as you know you're qualified for the job, did your research and were yourself in the interview then that's the best you can do.
Check out some of the great opportunities available in our classified section or read our blog to see how the recruiting process has changed and more useful advice.


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When the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta presented the Mid-year Budget to parliament, he mentioned that beginning July 2018, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will implement a new system—the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN).
The CTN will enable GRA to close the information gap between Ghana Customs and trade partners, and ensure the correct classification and valuation of all imports.
This system, Mr. Ofori-Atta said, will prevent clearing agents and some importers from colluding to provide false invoices which leads to huge revenue losses to the state, estimated at some US$8 million monthly.
However, since the implementation of the CTN, some trade associations have launched a strong opposition to it, warning government to reverse the policy or 'see red'.
For example, about 800 corporate entities in the freight fraternity have issued a one-week ultimatum for government to suspend implementation of the CTN or face a shutdown of the freight system.
According to them, all information to be provided on the CTN is already on the manifest; hence, there is no need to set-up another platform to do what is already in place.
"We have resolved that we are going to stop work across the country from Monday 27 August, if government does not suspend the CTN for further consultations", President of GIFF, Kwabena Ofosu Appiah, said this last Monday.
The freight fraternity is made up of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), Association of Custom House Agents of Ghana (ACHAG), Freight Forwarders Association of Ghana, and the Customs Brokers Association of Ghana (CUBAG).
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has also called for the suspension of the Cargo Tracking Note system, saying, decision to implement it was not properly communicated to the stakeholders involved.
"Government must meet with all relevant stakeholders to see the set goals for the benefit of all. In view of this, we will like to appeal to the president of the republic of Ghana, through the good offices of the economic management team to suspend the implementation until further deliberations are held with all relevant stakeholders in order to achieve the set goals for the benefit of all of us.
If these concerns of the trading public are not given the serious attention they deserve, it's our resolve, then, not to accept the implementation," President of GUTA, Dr. Joseph Obeng, said at a press conference in Accra.
Meanwhile, shipping lines operating in the country have served notice that they will not load cargoes which do not come with the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) at the various ports of loading effective Monday, August 27.
A case for its implementation
But the question is: will the CTN implementation be in the interest of the greater good and benefit the economy or it should be suspended for the benefit of a few? A look at some happenings at the ports will provide us with a fair answer.
Investigations by the B&FT have revealed that large rice importers in the country are cheating and making away with over US$21million annually — mainly through under-declaration and misclassification of products— at a time government needs more revenue to carry out its projects.
In the case of under-declaration or under-invoicing, the importers are able to beat the system by declaring a price lower than how much the rice was bought at source.
For example, in June 2017 for a quantity of 500 1kg bagged fragrant rice bought by one of the importers in Vietnam at US$572 and valued at US$286,000, the importer under-declared it at US$440— giving it a total value of US$220,000.
Another corrupt strategy that some of the rice importers are using is misclassification. Under this practice, importers do not state the right classification of the rice in order to dodge taxes.
For example, one company that brought in long-grain fragrant rice declared it as white rice at Customs, thereby, paying lower duty than expected.
Conservative estimates made by this paper show that government loses on average US$21million annually from just these two corrupt practices—under-declaration and misclassification.
It is also reported that, the GRA Customs Division has missed its annual revenue target for two consecutive years— 2016 and 2017.
In 2016, the revenue authority was able to collect GH₵10.3 billion out of a target of GH₵10.82 billion, representing a deficit of GH₵495.8 million or 4.6 percent.
The following year, 2017, was worse as the GRA Customs Division collected revenue of GH₵12.6 billion out of a target of GH₵13.94 billion, which represents a deficit of 1.25 billion or 9 percent.
What is more, this and many other lapses in the revenue collection system have affected government's revenue target.
From Jan-May 2018, according to the Mid-year Budget report, the fiscal performance shows that total revenue and grants fell short of target by GH¢1.42 billion, 0.6 percent of GDP, while total expenditures were below target by GH¢796.5 million, 0.3% of GDP, resulting in a cash fiscal deficit of GH¢6.37 billion 2.6 percent of GDP, against a target of GH¢5.73 billion, 2.4 percent of GDP.
What this simply means is that, government is unable to raise enough domestic revenue to finance its projects, mainly due to revenue leakages.
From these analyses, the CTN will address a very serious problem at the country's ports, hence, the trade associations who are trying to frustrate the smooth implementation of the system, must back off if they really do not have anything to hide.
This is not the only country where such a system has been implemented to check fraud at the ports and also shore up revenue for the economy.
The CTN is not evil. It has come to stay and its enormous benefits to the economy should surpass all other interests.


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Toyota has given a warning to the MPs that a no-deal Brexit would become "disastrous" to its car-making operations in the United Kingdom, and could cost the firm approximately £10 million per day.
Toyota's deputy managing director in Europe, Tony Walker, said that it was "unimaginable" that it would be able to change its customs procedures to meet the rules of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) overnight, if the United Kingdom crashed out of the European Union at the 29th of March 2019 without a deal.
During a speech that was addressed to the business select committee, he said that the draft withdrawal agreement of Theresa May, the British Prime Minister, was "much better than the confusion we have had. I don't think I am alone in business in saying that."
He continued: "To say because it is not perfect we should go back to square one is not understandable to us as business people."
His comments come after similar sentiments from firms such as Airbus, whose senior vice president for the United Kingdom described the deal as a "step forward" which could enable the company to restart frozen UK investment if the MPs voted it through.
Walker added that imposing different emissions rules on cars in the United Kingdom as to those in the European Union would push the prices up for its buyers.
He stated: "If we were to have different emissions regulations, the costs would be huge and that cost would be passed on to the market."
He added: "It means that the UK consumer would pay for the R&D costs of those additional or more stringent regulations."
Toyota has established its operations in the United Kingdom 30 years ago on the invitation of then-PM Margaret Thatcher to use the country as its European hub. Walker said that as a result, Japanese firms were "disappointed" with the decision to withdraw from the European Union.
Walker reemphasised the concerns that the company has asserted in the past months over how a no-deal Brexit scenario would hurt the UK supply chain of the company.
He stated: "Toyota have 50 trucks a day coming through the tunnel and hold just 4 hours of parts. Everything has to be in sequence."
He added: "It would be very very difficult for us to cope with. The supply chain across Europe is integrated, it's also collecting parts for other plants in Europe."
He continued: "The value of the cars we make is £10 million a day. If we lose that sort of value, it's very very challenging for us."


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This 13-Year-Old Girl Helped a Record of 8 People to Live by Donating Her Organs
She would be "very proud of her legacy."
It's a heartbreaking, impossible decision for any parent to make.
But thanks to the bravery of 13-year-old Jemima Layzell and her family, eight people's lives have been saved or transformed.
Although she died in 2012, the teenager from Horton, in Somerset, England, has now been revealed by NHS records to have helped more lives than any other organ donor in the health service's history.
Jemima, 13, saved eight lives after donating her organs. Bless her heart ❤ #Jemimalayzellhttps://t.co/x0E3GGxxrKpic.twitter.com/YZE71S0P3E— Anthony White (@anthonywhite_87) September 8, 2017
Among the people Jemima saved after her death were five children, all of whom were given a renewed chance of life.
Read more: The Beautiful Moment a British Surgeon Was Reunited with the Syrian Girl Whose Life He Saved
"Everyone wants their child to be special and unique and this among other things makes us very proud," said Jemima's mother, Sophy.
"Shortly after Jemima died, we watched a programme about children awaiting heart transplants… It affirmed for us that saying 'no' would have been denying eight other people the change for life, especially over Jemima's heart, which Harvey [Jemima's father] had felt uncomfortable about donating at the time."
It was the sudden death of a family friend in a car crash that prompted Jemima's parents to first talk to Jemima and her younger sister about organ donation.
"Jemima had never heard of organ donation before and found it a little bit unsettling but totally understood the importance of it," Jemima's mother added.
Just two weeks later, Jemima tragically died after suffering a brain aneurysm while helping to prepare her mother's 38th birthday party.
She died at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, four days after her collapse.
Although they found it very difficult to donate their daughter's organs, Jemima's parents knew it was the right thing to do, and what their daughter wanted.
Jemima Layzell, you are hero and a legend! #jemimalayzell#organdonation#savealifepic.twitter.com/zzjrsAe4Zo— One More Game 🤞🏼 (@Davey_Reegs) September 8, 2017
Read more: Everything You Need to Know About Donating Blood
The NHS Blood and Transplant has now found, after reviewing records, that Jemima is the only organ donor in Britain who has helped so many people on the NHS.
Her heart, small bowel, and pancreas went to three different people, while two people received her kidneys. Her liver was split and transplanted into a further two people, and both of her lungs were transplanted into one patient.
An average donation results in 2.6 transplants, so eight is extremely high.
Read more: Strangers From Israel and Afghanistan Unite to Save Baby's Life
Jemima's parents, who said she would have been "very proud of her legacy," urged parents to discuss organ donation with their children.
"Every parent's instinct is to say no, as we are programmed to protect our child. It's only with prior knowledge of Jemima's agreement that we were able to say yes," they said.
Global Citizen believes that everyone must be healthy to end poverty, because healthy people are able to live fuller, happier lives. You can take action with us here.
Following Jemima's death, her family launched The Jemima Layzell Trust, which helps young people with brain injuries and promotes organ donation.
According to NHS Blood and Transplant, too many people in the UK are still dying because families are refusing organ donation.
Last year, 457 people died waiting for a transplant — 14 of those people were children. There are currently 6,414 people on the transplant waiting list, including 176 children.


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Public Lecture by Prof Ajay K. Sood, President INSA at NABI
National Academy of Sciences India (NASI), Chandigarh chapter and National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) alongwith Centre of Innovative and Applied Processing (CIAB) co-organized a Public Lecture on "Why do we flock together by distinguish speaker Prof. Ajay K. Sood, FRS, President INSA. During his lecture he described his studies wherein how the subject in a big population flock together in a coherent manner and demonstrated the use of basic physic for the application in material physics and in different streams of sciences. In total, 350 people including 30 school children, 45 college students from the local schools of Chandigarh, Panjab University, Chandigarh University, IISER-Mohali and students, scientists and faculties form the neighbouring institutes such as INST, NIPER etc. also attended the above event. Dr T.R Sharma, Executive Director, NABI welcomed the speaker and the participants and briefly explained about the impact making technologies developed at NABI. Dr IBS Passi, Chairperson, NASI Chandigarh chapter, explained about various activities of NASI and introduced the speaker. After the presentation, Dr. K. N. Pathak former Vice – Chancellor Punjab University who Presided over the function appreciated various activities of NASI and NABI related to popularization of science. During this session students raised many observations and queries related to the talk and had discussion with Prof. Sood. Subsequently, various technologies developed by NABI and CIAB were also showcased along with interactions with the delegates, visitors and school students.


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Xero is cloud-based accounting software based in New Zealand that has been running QuickBooks since 2006 for its cash. This software has a diverse range of characteristics that are used to address several accounting problems. These include reports, 700 + integrations, 1,000,000 users and more than 16,000 accounting-based organizations.
A lot of questions are rising about what does Xero accounting software do? Following benefits of this software are drawn after getting a variety of reviews:
Xero accounting software is well organized and developed with numerous advanced accounting features. Different accounting-related features are there in each business setup for its effective working. Xero provides a wide range of 500 plus products that can provide a solution to meet the employee's needs. It also includes specialized systems like customer relationship management, inventory or industry-specific solutions and double-entry accounting process.
It is beneficial for the business setups of all the levels to use Xero accounting software as it is easy to handle. You can use this software for work whenever and wherever you want either on your smartphone, tablet or PC. It can also help the users to get access and manage the finances of a company from work, home or on the go.
It helps to handle unlimited customers at a single time and improves the cash flows. As every business needs a fast paid processing system, Xero provides tools that will enhance the company's payment procedures.
The easy usage of this software helps to manage the workload effectively that saves the time of the employers. Therefore, this efficiency adds more value to the business. It has automatic features such as its automated invoiced reminders and finds and recode system to carry tasks on its own, without overburdening the staff.
It has a cloud service provider that carries out the tasks related to the reduction of business costs. Moreover, it also manages version upgrades, maintenance, system administration costs and server failures. Software updates in the cloud can be developed and provided more quickly and easily.
Different training programs are designed to provide in-depth knowledge of Xero accounting software. By getting enrolled in them, one can gain a thorough understanding of the various features of the software during these training lessons.
These features include its usage, managing business accounts, entering balances, posting supplier bills, preparing VAT return and reconciling the bank and credit cards. These elements will assist one to solve the accounting-related problems of a company.
Xero accounting software training provides us with details regarding what does Xero accounting software do. Therefore, it is useful in the following respects:
Candidates with the following abilities are eligible for this training:
Accounting Bookkeeping Training is one of the UK's leading providers of accountancy training globally. To enhance your career, we provide distinct training programs. Our Xero accounts training program will assist you to comprehend this software's recent characteristics. We also guarantee you that we will enable you to know all the abilities needed to accomplish the job of your client in Xero.
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Are you struggling with ideas for your next PE lesson you need to teach? Do you need help with some of the key points when trying to teach soccer? It's time to impress your class as the most awesome soccer coach/teacher, and it starts with the basics of:
- Dribbling and control
- Inside foot passing
- Shooting and big kicks
- Individual skills
First, watch the 'How to teach Kicking ' PE instructional videos below ›
Now you've watched video to see the simple demonstrations on the variations, recap with the printable skill cards (click to view) ›
Take a look at the "See if you can…" poster below (click it to view and/or save), which gives you some quick ideas for individual challenges your students can try out, exploring their soccer dribbling and ball handling ability (you can print it out a put it in your sport hall) ›
Now most importantly, check out the Complete K-2 PE and Sport skill & games pack – a perfect resource for elementary teachers who need everything prepared for them when it comes to PE! It's packed with all the fundamental skill elements, and the kicking section includes the following games/drills:
• squash the tomatoes • strike the coconuts • boot the fruit • falling plums • space launchers • cross the river • tidy the bedroom • paint the eggs • dash & dribble • slippery snakes • bump the bees • save the eggs • the sleeping giant • castle knockdown • through the gates • golden nuggets • follow the leader • guard the yard • angry birds • soccer bull rush • pun the pears • go for goal • challengers • clean the sea • captain ball • traffic lights • shooting stars • the amazing adventure • zig-zag relays…


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"Teachers" is the ninth track by Daft Punk from their debut album, Homework. It lasts 2:53.
The song features lyrics song by Thomas Bangalter (recognized by the high-pitch voice).[1] The lyrics are morphed in two, a high-pitch and a low-pitch voice.
The song itself is an tribute to all the influences of Daft Punk (there is where the term Teachers came from).[Citation needed]
Structure Edit
Artists mentioned in the song include: DJ Funk, DJ Sneak, Louie Vega, Dr. Dre, Romanthony, (Armand) Van Helden, Todd Edwards, and others.[2] Daft Punk later worked with some artists, such as DJ Sneak, who made the lyrics for Digital Love and also worked with him in the group "Da Mongoloids"; Romanthony, who sang in One More Time and Too Long; Todd Edwards who later collaborated on "Face to Face" and "Fragments of Time", and Armand Van Helden (who currently works with A-Trak in Duck Sauce), who was also in "Da Mongoloids".[3][4]
Soulwax made a cover named the same as the original.[5]
An extended version of the song was featured on the Around the World single version.[6]
References Edit
- ↑ Daft Punk - Teachers (Slow Edition) at YouTube. Retrieved 16 August 2014
- ↑ "Teachers" lyrics at AzLyrics
- ↑ Da Mongoloids Official Site
- ↑ Liner Notes of Discovery
- ↑ Teachers at WhoSampled
- ↑ "Around the World" at Discogs
Samples Used Edit
The sample in this song was also used in the song Fresh.
"If You Leave Me Now" by Viola Willis (uncredited)
External linksEdit
- LW The lyrics of Teachers at LyricWikia.
- Media related to Teachers at YouTube.


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In Print – Maine International Trade Center GlobalView
DeepWater Buoyancy was chosen as the lead story for this quarter's edition of Maine International Trade Center's GlobalView Newsletter.
The Maine International Trade Center visited the DeepWater Buoyancy facility and interviewed our Director of Business Development, David Capotosto
See the whole newsletter HERE.
MAINE IS INTERNATIONAL: Focus on Biddeford-Saco
As a statewide organization, Maine International Trade Center (MITC) has internationally engaged members located in all 16 counties that include manufacturers, service providers, and educational institutions. This article is the first in a series that will explore the diversity and dynamism of Maine's international community through profiles of our members and economic development partners across the state.
The Biddeford-Saco region is experiencing significant economic growth. With over $200 million of investment in recent years, the once abandoned Mill District is the center of activity with over 150 businesses. Located in York County, these twin communities are the sixth (Biddeford) and eighth (Saco) largest cities in Maine. Here's a look at what international means to three MITC members in the region.
DeepWater Buoyancy
When people ask David Capotosto what his Biddeford company does, his answer might sound confusing.
"I say we make stuff that floats underwater," says Capotosto, Co-President and Director of Business Development at DeepWater Buoyancy. "Anyone that wants to put something heavy under the ocean and get it back someday probably needs us."
"Let's say you want to study ocean currents, or you want to look at the long-term effects of PH in deep sub-sea," continues Capotosto.
For such research, monitoring equipment must be placed on the sea floor beneath thousands of meters of water to collect data for some period of time and then later brought back to the surface.
DeepWater Buoyancy designs, engineers, and manufactures buoys that are sent off a boat with the measuring instruments and a heavy weight that sinks everything to the bottom. When it's time to recover the mooring, an acoustic signal is sent to the equipment telling it to detach from the weight, and the buoy floats to the surface bringing the instruments and data with it. The company is the worldwide leader in underwater buoyancy for the oceanographic community.
About 35% of what they produce leaves the country. The UK and China have been two strong markets, although Capotosto noted that the last round of China retaliatory trade tariffs will affect the landed cost of the buoys.
DeepWater Buoyancy was formed in 2013, but the product they make has been around for close to 40 years. Founded in 1979 as Flotation Technologies, the company was family run for many years then sold to larger companies out-of-state. Now, 4 former employees of Flotation Technologies own the new company, and many of the 22 employees have actually worked together for decades.
The company has been selling internationally for many years and seeks out Maine International Trade Center for guidance on workforce development, market research, export controls, and grant assistance.
"We're buoyancy specialists, not grant specialists, so having access to people who know about the grant world and the other resources at MITC, instead of creating it all in-house, makes sense for us," said Capotosto.
The company anticipates significant growth in the next 5 years which includes launching new products, expanding into new markets, making capital investments, and hiring more people. Growth that is exciting, yet also measured.
"Strategically, we take a conservative approach because we want sustainable success for everyone," says Capotosto. "We want this to be around for the children of our employees should we be so blessed and fortunate to have our markets remain strong."
About DeepWater Buoyancy, Inc.
DeepWater Buoyancy creates subsea buoyancy products for leading companies in the oceanographic, seismic, survey, military and offshore oil & gas markets. Customers have relied on our products for over thirty-five years, from the ocean surface to depths exceeding six thousand meters.
Learn more at www.DeepWaterBuoyancy.com
About Maine International Trade Center
Maine International Trade Center (MITC) helps Maine businesses enter and expand global markets for their products and services. MITC offers one-on-one consulting and research, affordable group trade show participation, connections around the world, export reimbursement funds for small businesses, and more. Leveraging overseas synergy, MITC also works to increase international student attraction and foreign investment. A public-private partnership, MITC is funded through Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), corporate contributions, and membership dues of nearly 300 businesses and organizations.
MITC members include manufacturers and service providers, economic development and government agencies, educational institutions, and trade assistance organizations. We work with both exporters and importers.
Learn more at www.mitc.com/


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Dean's Award: Deidrie Briggs
Awarded to the outstanding senior in each department.
Deidrie Briggs
Hometown: Marsing, Idaho
Graduation: Spring 2016
Why did you choose the University of Idaho?
Growing up, my parents (who are Vandal alumni) took me and my brother to Moscow for some UI homecoming weekends, and I fell in love with the place. The campus is beautiful, the faculty members are so helpful and Moscow is a great college town. It was an easy choice for me!
An Eye on Her Future
Lab work and activities help biology graduate Deidrie Briggs prepare for a career in optometry.
Deidrie is also the recipient of the Department of Biological Sciences' Pohl Research Award.
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Candi Heimgartner
Human Physiology
Research Project?
In Dr. Pete Fuerst's lab, I traced various cellular structures within retinal images to understand neural development in genetically altered mice, while creating complex 3-D images of retinal neurons.
What is your favorite study tip?
In my planner, I always write down what section of the exam material I need to memorize every day leading up to an exam, that way I don't procrastinate!
What is your go-to study snack?
Ice cream or Ritz crackers dipped in Nutella
Campus Life
What UI memory makes you laugh the most?
While on the way to eat dinner at Red Bento, my friend accidentally threw her phone in the garbage dumpster, instead of the garbage in her other hand. She had to climb into the dumpster to retrieve her phone! You can bet that I documented the entire thing.
Dorm or Greek?
Greek life!
Intramural Sports or Student Clubs?
Both! Student clubs are a great way to get involved through the university, while intramural sports allow you to meet some great people and have fun. I was involved in the Pre-Health Club, Student Foundation and intramural basketball.
Tell us
What are your plans for after graduation?
I am very excited to be attending optometry school at Pacific University starting in the fall. I plan to practice optometry in the Pacific Northwest one day.
What should incoming first-year students know?
Find the time to go on an Alternative Service Break with your peers; it was one of the best experiences of my college career. Also, jump on the opportunity to get involved with anything you may be interested in early on. The clubs and activities you're involved in don't have to have something to do with your major. If you have an interest, have fun with it!
What advice to you have for other students in your major?
Anyone interested in pursuing a career in the health field should join the Pre-Health Club and talk to the adviser, Liz Bryant (words cannot explain how wonderful and helpful she is). Also, make sure to develop a biological baseline during your first couple years because upper division classes will be much easier if you remember the basics!


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Batman: Hush. A mysterious villain puppeteering Gotham's most dangerous forces leads the Dark Knight into uncharted waters in Batman: Hush, the next entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the feature-length animated film arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting July 20, 2019, and on DVD, Blu-ray™, Blu-ray™ Steelbook and Blu-ray™ mini figure special edition on August 12, 2019.
An adaptation of the seminal DC classic tale, Batman: Hush centers on a shadowy new villain known only as Hush, who uses Gotham's Rogues Gallery to destroy Batman's crime-fighting career, as well as Bruce Wayne's personal life – which has already been complicated by a relationship with Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman.
Batman: Hush boasts a stellar voice cast led by primetime television stars Jason O'Mara (The Man In The High Castle) and Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon A Time) as the voices of Batman/Bruce Wayne and Catwoman/Selina Kyle, respectively. The cast also includes Jerry O'Connell (Carter, Billions, Stand By Me) as Superman, Rebecca Romijn (The Librarians, X-Men) as Lois Lane, Rainn Wilson (The Office) as Lex Luthor, Vanessa Williams (Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty) as Amanda Waller, Jason Spisak (Young Justice) as Joker, Peyton List (Bunk'd, Jessie) as Batgirl, Peyton List (Gotham, Mad Men, The Flash) as Poison Ivy, Geoffrey Arend (Madam Secretary) as the Riddler, Sean Maher (Firefly) as Nightwing, Maury Sterling (Homeland) as Thomas Elliot, Bruce Thomas (Legally Blonde, Kyle XY) as Jim Gordon, Adam Gifford (Longmire) as Bane, Sachie Alessio (Justice League Dark) as Lady Shiva, Stuart Allan (Teen Titans: The Judas Contract) as Damian Wayne, James Garrett (Batman: Bad Blood) as Alfred, Hynden Walch (Teen Titans Go!) as Harley Quinn, Chris Cox (Family Guy) as Scarecrow, and Tara Strong (Batman: The Killing Joke, Teen Titans, Teen Titans Go!) as Reporter.
Director Justin Copeland (Reign of the Supermen) helms Batman: Hush from a script by Ernie Altbacker (Teen Titans: The Judas Contract). Jim Krieg (Batman: Gotham by Gaslight) & Alan Burnett (Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay) are co-producers. Amy McKenna (The Death of Superman) is producer. Michael Uslan is executive producer. Executive Producers are Sam Register and James Tucker (Reign of the Supermen).
"Batman: Hush has long been on the fans' priority list of essential Batman stories, and we have worked closely with Warner Bros. Animation and DC to put together a combination of excellent filmmakers and superb actors to bring this intense, engaging tale to animated life," said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing.


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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Oct 2017
InterWorks conducted a 3-day Essentials of Humanitarian Negotiation (EHN) workshop for UNHCR's eCentre in Cebu, Philippines from 25-27 October 2017 Participants were largely from the Philippine Ministry of Social Welfare and Development and Civil Defense.
The course focused on the skills and practice of humanitarian negotiation. The course trainers provided short presentations of key components of humanitarian negotiation and provided scenario-based, role play exercises through which key elements could be explored, utilized and practiced. The workshop included multiple opportunities for participants to practice collaborative negotiation skills such as asking questions, listening, generating solutions, and finding win-win solutions to negotiation challenges. It also included sessions on the centrality of protection and negotiating with non-state armed groups to highlight the importance of humanitarian principles and international legal frameworks as critical components of the "interests" of humanitarian negotiators.
This was really excellent!!! Facilitators are very effective and engaging; participants are active so much appreciated!! And will be very useful! Thanks so much for a great workshop! Such fun learning too.– Workshop participant


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Fishing boats leave the harbour of Calais. (Photo: Philippe Huguen, AFP)
Fishermen threaten to blockade UK exports so no fish can enter EU after no‑deal Brexit
Friday, August 09, 2019, 21:00 (GMT + 9)
French fishermen are threatening to blockade the port of Calais in an attempt to stop UK fish exports reaching the continent if Britain leaves the EU without a deal.
In the event of a no deal Brexit, EU fisherman will be banned from British waters, unless the Government decides to give access.
In response, Trawlermen from Northern France are threatening to blockade the port unless Boris Johnson grants EU boats to fish in UK waters.
The proposed protest, staged by the regional fisheries committee in Northern France, would create chaos on goods passing between Calais and Dover on the busy shipping route.
Committee chairman Olivier Lepretre said: "If there is a hard Brexit, I can assure you that not a single kilo of seafood or fish from Britain will get into France.
"We would set up barricades. All the fishermen along the northern French coast will tell you the same thing.
"We will find Belgian, Dutch and Spanish boats crammed into French waters.
"Every fisherman in Europe is fed up with the common fisheries policy."
Britain currently exports around 75% of its catch overseas, of which 75% is sold on the EU's market.
It is not the first time fishermen blocked the busy port in Northern France.
A French fisherman walks past burning tyres blocking the access to the port in previous protest (Photo: AFP)
Previously, French fishermen used boats to blockade Calais, in a protest over electric pulse fishing in the North Sea.
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has insisted that Brexit gives the Government the opportunity to gain control of who accesses British waters.
Source: Joe Gamp/Yahoo UK News | Read full article here
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It costs about $17,000 to run the Summer Reading Program each summer.
The cost of providing 5 weeks of one-on-one tutoring, computer and art classes is about $300 per child for the summer.
In order to provide these services free of charge we need to raise around $11,000. These funds allow us to provide stipends to 12 teens to work as tutors in our program. We also hire 5 additional teens to work in the Computer Lab and Art Room.
The remainder of the money needed provides nominal stipends to our staff of professionals including a Title 1 Teacher and certified Elementary Education Teacher.
In addition, the funds pay for consumable supplies needed during the program and school supplies given to each student at the end of the program.
We want to acknowledge and thank the Broadway Christian Church and its congregation for housing and supporting our program along with the following entities for their generous support. Beyond these there are numerous individuals who give generously to our cause. We are so blessed and thankful for each and every one of them.
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What's it about?
You are sitting on the grass, staring at a lake and listening to the sound of silence mixed with the twittering of animate beings, while a soft wind tingles your senses. That is the experience Eco Park offers, along with many more.
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It is relatively new in the city and is an amazing place to spend your time. With friends or family or a special someone or all by yourself, regardless of the company or the lack of it, there is always something to do. From the time you enter from the first gate, right up till the point your feet give up, you will witness a harmonious mixture of hustle-bustle and serenity. The idea may seem impossible, but Eco Park makes it possible.
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What to do?
Preferences vary, but the park does its best to provide a little something for everybody's taste.
Water Activities:
The most prominent feature of the park is the lake. The air at Eco Park is charged with the scent of fresh water and the lake literally draws people to it. It is not just present for visual pleasure but is also host to a variety of water related activities such as boating (Rs. 50 for 30mins), kayaking (Rs. 150 for 30mins), speed-boat rides, shikara rides and water zorbing (Rs. 150-200 for 15mins). As I said, there is something for everybody, from the ones who prefer the mellowness of relaxation to those who enjoy the rush of adrenaline and everyone else in between.
Land Activities:
With long winding paths near the lake to walk on and elaborately constructed green landscapes, Eco Park is one of the most aesthetically pleasurable spots in the city. There are seemingly un-ending patches of green land where you can stroll or run like crazy. The meandering paths that take you all over the area and back can also be used for cycling. There are cycles for hire at Eco Park (Rs. 150 for 30mins), the most popular ones being the double cycles.
What to see?
You can also check out the brilliant structures created by the developers. There is a Bamboo Garden with some brilliant construction and a large Butterfly Museum. The museum is a must-go destination for children, along with the Children's Park. The dancing fountain is a treat for the young and old alike. Strategically created seating arrangements provide you with some spectacular views and photos. So, do sit down when a seat calls out to you.
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Tuesday to Friday: 12 to 7:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11 to 7:30 pm
Moday: Closed
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# Sunset by the lake with Mother Dairy pineapple flavor Dahi.
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Change, they say, begins from you and this assertion is really true. One young woman decided that the change she wants in her community must begin from her. In her quest to help clean the environment, she started a business that will achieve this goal and, at the same time, provide employment for many. Read on as Mariama shares her story with the B&FT's Inspiring Startups on how she began Yensom Enterprise— a plastic waste recycling company.
Mariama Iddrisu is the CEO of Yensom Enterprise, a social enterprise. She has a DBS in Accounting from the Sunyani Technical University and also has a diploma certificate in Commonwealth Youth Development from the University of Ghana, Legon.
She has previously worked as a teacher and also worked in two rural banks in Sunyani. After two years of working with the second bank, she had an appointment at the Brong Ahafo Regional Coordinating Council where she worked as a secretary. Currently, she is an employee with the Department of Urban Roads in Sunyani.
For someone who has a secure employment with government, she would have been satisfied with her job and wouldn't bother entering the difficult area of entrepreneurship. Well, that is not Mariama; her passion for bringing change in her community drove her into entrepreneurship.
It all started with a cholera outbreak
In 2014, while in her last year at the University of Ghana, there was a cholera outbreak in the country. Mariama wanted to find ways she could help her community. So she started organising cleanup exercises in her community. She observed, during those cleanup exercises, that they gathered a lot of plastic bags— mainly from sachet water—and dump them. So she thought about how those plastic bags could be put to good use.
Then, she went to the Sunyani Technical University and asked the students at the Department of Dress Making if they could do something out of the plastic bags. The school gave her one national service person to work. The student was able to design a bag, an apron, and raincoat, out of the water sachet bags.
Mariama started showing the products to people and they were all amazed what has come out of the waste they produce. So with that excitement, people started requesting to buy some of the products. Others even bought in bulk to go and sell in other communities.
Today, a project she started with just one product has metamorphosed into many. She now produces laptop bags, travel bags, school bags, purses, and other small bags—all from sachet water bags. Through this, she has provided employment for six people.
The vision
The vision of Yensom Enterprise is to utilise all the plastic waste in the Brong Ahafo Region by converting it to useful products so she can help help the environment clean and provide employment for many.
It wasn't easy for Mariama to carry on with her vision. Even though, people admired the products she made from the plastic bags, others passed comments that discouraged her.
"When I started, some people felt I was wasting my time. Sometimes when people see me go round to pick the plastic bags, they ask whether I really think I can clean Ghana, and if that is my aim, then, I am worrying myself for nothing. Others also told me that they were giving me a few days, I will be frustrated and stop."
Mariama said if she hadn't kept her vision alive, those discouraging comments could have made her stop.
Then comes the most common of all the challenges—financial. For a business that recycles waste and turns them into useful products, it is obvious that it requires modern machines to do so. But Mariama has no such money to do that as she finances her business personally from her savings. Because of this, she has to rely on manual methods of production.
How education has helped
"If I had not been to school, I wouldn't have been able to do what I am doing now. It was through education that I realised I had to do something for my community. And education also gives one the confidence to believe in what he/she is doing. So for me, education has really benefited me."
Empowering women economically
Mariama believes that the economic empowerment of women is very necessary for the development of the country and for their families. Hence, women should put in all the needed efforts to work hard and gain incomes to support the home.
How government can support
"If you have the vision and the system doesn't support, it would be very difficult to achieve your goals. I remember when I started, I once went to the DCEs office to ask if they could support me since it was a social project, but no one was ready to even listen. So government should be willing to listen and support entrepreneurs in the country.
Again, government programmes should be devoid of politics. There is no point in government introducing a programme and only those who have affiliations with the government in power are the only ones to benefit. So government should detach politics from policies and programmes targeted at supporting entrepreneurs," Mariama said.
Advice to the youth
"I want to advise my fellow youth to be critical thinkers. They should be people who are ready to solve challenges in the community. And especially to my fellow young women, I advise they should develop their talents and be entrepreneurial, even when they are employed."
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In a nut shell the LAPL(h) is for leisure pilots, and the PPL(h) whilst still very much a leisure licence, gives you options to go on to become a commercial pilot. (We currently don't offer the Commercial Pilot's Licence (CPL H) training, but have a list of preferred partner companies who we would recommend for this course should you wish to go on to the CPL)
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Can Tamsin Greig make Malvolio funny?by Michael Coveney / January 17, 2017 / Leave a comment
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Shoreditch Town Hall, 27th January to 18th March
Philip Ridley is an underrated playwright so director Jamie Lloyd's "immersive" production of his first stage success in the atmospheric subterranean spaces of Shoreditch Town Hall promises to be a major event. In 1991, the tale of 28-year-old twins locked up in their East London hideaway suggested a Cockney version of Jean Cocteau's Les Enfants Terribles; a revival four years ago tuned into the social phenomenon of "shut-ins." The premiere of a new monologue collection, Killer (22nd February to 8th April), leads us down other mysterious pathways.
Twelfth Night
National Theatre, 15th February to 17th April
Sexual confusion lies at the heart of Twelfth Night in the passion of Orsino for Viola, disguised as a boy. Simon Godwin's production adds to the mayhem by casting three female actors as the puritanical steward Malvolio (Tamsin Greig), the cynical clown Feste (Doon Mackichan) and the hanger-on Fabian (Imogen Doel). Greig is a lovely comedian so might even succeed in making Malvolio funny.
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Hull Truck Theatre, Hull, 24th February to 18th March
Playwright Richard Bean marks his native Hull's "City of Culture year" with an adaptation of Molière set during the Civil War, comparable to his reworking of Goldoni in the brilliant One Man, Two Guvnors. Sir John Hotham, Hull MP and landowner, is charged by parliament in 1642 with denying King Charles entry to Hull and thus triggering war. His domestic life impinges, farcically, and he ends up headless; well, they both did.


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It's hard to imagine authors Kim Diehl and Jo Morton could get any better--until they joined forces to share their signature looks. Enjoy stitching this creative blend of 14 spectacular quilts, all created from classic blocks.
- Discover fun ways to exchange blocks with friends or make a scrappy mix yourself
- Enjoy a wide variety of small- to medium-sized quilts, ranging from a table topper to wall hangings and lap quilts
- Ideal for quilters who love scrappy patchwork style and classic applique
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As a quilter it is likely that you have participated in a block swap before or that you will, whether it's a round robin kind of swap, a lottery, or a way of celebrating someone's significant birthday. Whatever the reason, often the hardest part is to come up with a pattern that will suit everyone participating and will look good in a wide variety of different fabrics--that's where this book comes in. It's a very helpful resource if you're planning a block swap, or if you have lots of blocks already that you don't quite know how to put together; it contains good information for the beginner quilter too!
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After falling in love with a sampler quilt pattern in the late 1990s, Kim Diehl impulsively purchased it, taught herself the steps to make it, and then realized she was smitten with quiltmaking. As her newfound passion blossomed into a full-time career, Kim began publishing her original designs, traveling nationally to teach her approachable quiltmaking methods, and ultimately designing fabrics--a dream come true for a girl who once wondered if she had what it took to make a single quilt!
Using modern time-saving techniques enables Kim to be prolific in her quiltmaking, and there's always something new in the works. Her favorite quilts feature scrappy color schemes sewn from a mix of richly hued prints, and her designs often blend traditionally inspired patchwork with applique designs.
In addition to authoring numerous books, including her "Simple" series with Martingale, Kim continues to design quilting fabric collections and Simple Whatnots Club projects in her signature scrap-basket style for Henry Glass & Co.
After retiring from an extensive travel and teaching schedule, Kim now spends her days at home doing what she loves most: designing quilts and fabrics, baking, stitching, gardening, and being a nana to her two young granddaughters as she teaches them to love all things creative.
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Jo Morton is a quiltmaker, fabric designer, teacher, author, and lecturer. Her use of color and design, as well as her fine stitchery, gives her quilts the feeling of having been made in the nineteenth century. Her quilts complement both country and contemporary settings, and her work is included in private and public collections across the country.
Jo is known for her "Jo's Little Women Club" patterns, available through participating quilt shops since 2003. Her quilts have appeared in numerous magazines, and she's made several television appearances.
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Boothbay Harbor Early Bird Sale 2019!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 2019
We always have such a good time at Early Bird. Yes, we have to do a lot of frickin preparation. Yes, we need to get up early. Yes the dogs are confused and waking up so early messes up their poop schedules big time. But I can't name another time when it's OK to wear your pajamas to work and seeing so many happy people and dogs around town. And WHAM! Before you know it, the shop is closed, the dogs have all pooped and it's time for a cocktail.
But what is Early Bird anyway? How did it start? Where will it end?
The Story of the First Early Bird
Back when Boothbay Harbor was run by Methodist Pirates, a pirate named Lenny "The Whale" McGee attempted to strangle a Minke whale named Brad "The Pirate" McGee with his bare hands to impress his future estranged wife, Harriet "Frumpy" Prewitt, as this was the style of the times. Frumpy" only ever wore pajamas as a protest against the Boothbay mayor at the time "Hatless Moe Simpson" converting to the Unitarian Church.
Harriet was substantially impressed with Lenny's attempted strangulation of the "The Pirate." Unfortunately, Brad was only unconscious and not dead because of a pre-existing flipper condition and he severely maimed "The Whale" with a swift, brutish swipe of his tail. "Frumpy" screamed with rage for seven days and five nights until she screamed herself into a coma. Everyone in Boothbay Harbor was ashamed that their brutish mating rituals were responsible for such a horrible situation. The shopkeepers in the town vowed to open Early with giant discounts to honor the.... um.... well... I've written myself into a corner. And I'm not going to try to write myself out. Is anyone still reading this?
Seriously. You're just going to have to trust me. It's a fun time. Just come and join us.
It's when almost all the stores in Boothbay Harbor open up stupidly early and offer gigantic deals on their merchandise. Shops give out free coffee and muffins, and a lot of them offer Door Prizes.
So if you're going to be in the area, why not drop by and have some fun for a change? You deserve it. No, really. You do. And don't forget the earlier you come in, the bigger discounts you get! And don't think about it as just US having a sale. THE WHOLE TOWN IS HAVING A SALE! On everything but pet food that is. We can't do anything about pet food. We make nothing on pet food.
And what if you can't join us for this joyous event? Why not join us online? We can't have the bed races or the costume contests, but we CAN give you the super duper-deals! So for all you people out there in Cyberville who can use the inter-webs and a credit card, you're in luck! You simply put all the items you want in our Shopping Cart. Then where it says "Coupon Code" enter the proper code for the time. Then click "Apply Coupon" to apply the savings! It's that easy! And don't try to enter an earlier code. You will blow up.
Everyone who shops with us for Early Bird gets the chance to win a $100 Gift Certificate. Even the people who shop online, they are AUTOMATICALLY entered in the contest. You have our word on that.
And you can simply check "In-Store Pick Up" to avoid nasty shipping charges if you're a Methodist and/or a pirate living in the region. on for your shipping and use the shop's address for the shipping info, and we'll send you an email when your order is ready! It's that easy! And remember, all orders go through Don, so use the comments at checkout to your advantage!
Heck, we'll even enter you into a drawing for a $100 Gift Certificate to our web store when you Salty Bird with us. Yes. I just made that a verb. Please don't be afraid.
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Stellar (XLM) has been on a roll for the last few weeks, with its price at one point breaking above $0.30. Even now when the market is deep in the red, Stellar is still edging up on market cap rankings, and has now displaced EOS from the top 5 in terms of market capitalization. But Stellar's rise to the top is not a fluke. This crypto is backed by solid fundamentals that could see it rise even higher in value going into the future.
One key strengths to Stellar (XLM) is its potential to play a huge role in the rise of security tokens. A couple of months ago, DSTOQ became the first decentralized stock exchange to build on the stellar network. Through this exchange, traditional securities can be tokenized, allowing crypto investors to buy into blue-chip stocks. To conceptualize this, think of Amazon, Apple or any of the other top companies being sold in cryptocurrencies.
But it's not just DSTOQ that is offering a clear path towards security tokens. The StellarX exchange also allows for the tokenization of any assets, while giving the user control over their ownership, with no intermediaries. Security tokenization is huge, and will create global stock markets by allowing investors from all over the world to invest in good global corporations.
So how does all this fit into Stellar (XLM) as an investment? Well, stellar-based decentralized exchanges run on XLM, and all transaction fees are made in XLM. This means that if security tokenization becomes a reality and billions get transacted through such exchanges, Stellar (XLM) will get widespread usage, and this demand will reflect in its value. Basically, Stellar is the fuel that runs the platforms that are about to make tokenized securities a reality. Just to give context on how big this whole thing is for Stellar (XLM), imagine if a company like Apple were to get tokenized. This is a trillion dollar company and the demand it would attract would without a doubt push up the value of Stellar (XLM) by a huge margin.
But Stellar (XLM)'s value goes way beyond security tokenization. Stellar stands a good chance to grow in the cross-border market as well. Through its partnership with IBM, which is currently working with several central banks, Stellar stands a good chance of adoption by banks. It has what it takes to make a mark in the multi-trillion dollar cross-border payments market. It is fast, scalable, and offers some of the lowest fees in crypto.
With a combination of all these factors, Stellar (XLM) stands a good chance of making huge gains in a crypto bull run. Even in this time when altcoins are bleeding, Stellar is performing relatively well at $0.21. This means that anyone who bought before the recent price pump that pushed it to $0.30, is still in the money. That's incomparable to most altcoins that are now trading lower than 2017 prices before the bull rally.


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Our son is 3 1/2, and we are way late to potty training. Today we started the N75 plan. He went this morning in the potty. Later, after a little pee in his underwear, he sat on the potty for quite some time, over 2 hours, and went, but didn't control it. He had to clean up he mess, but was laughing the whole time. After cleaning up, I sent him to bed.
It seems that this is just part of 'who's in control'. However, I don't want to overreact to a 3 year old who finds everything funny. Are we on the right path?
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