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Convener Nadeem Nusrat calls on Senator John McCain in Washington D.C
S. – Pak relations won't pull out from harsh to comfortable position unless
Pakistan ends support to Haqqani Network – Trump Administration is reviewing
Pak-Afghan Policy and that would be a decisive point for Pakistan – Senator Mr.
John McCain"
was held at First Common Wealth Annual Leadership Dinner hosted by Jefferson
Institute for Public Policy – MQM Convener briefed Senator Mr. John McCain on
genocide of Mohajirs in Pakistan – Senator Mr. John McCain was informed that
Pakistan security forces are patrons of banned terrorist organisations – U. S.
should review its policy towards Pakistan regarding financial and military aid
– U. S. should play vibrant role for bringing an end to genocide of Balouchs
and Mohajirs"
LONDON. June 22, 2017: Muttahidda
Qaumi Movement's (MQM) Pakistan Coordination Committee Convener Mr. Nadeem
Nusrat called on United States senior leader Senator Mr. John McCain in
Washington D.C. The meeting was held on
the occasion of First Common Wealth Annual Leadership Dinner, which was hosted
by Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy. U. S. Congressmen, Diplomats,
Policy-making Think Tanks, NGOs, Editors, Eminent businessmen and tradesmen of
the U. S., and eminent people from different walks of life attended the Dinner.
Senator McCain and U. S. Under Secretary
of State Ms. Paula Dobriansky were special guests at the Dinner.
MQM Coordination Committee
Convener Nusrat was invited to attend the Dinner.
Senator Mr. McCain belongs to the
Republican Party and he had contested U. S. Presidential Elections in 2008 for
President opposite to Mr. Barac Obama. Senator Mr. McCain also heads the U. S.
Armed Services Committee of the Senate as Chairman. He is very active on
matters and policies that pertain to Afghanistan and Pakistan and had also
often visited Pakistan.
In his meeting with Senator Mr. McCain,
the Convener Mr. Nusrat apprised him of ongoing military operation against MQM
in Pakistan and also discussed about other matters.
Mr. Nusrat told Senator Mr. McCain
that MQM is a liberal and progressive political party but is passing through
very harsh and deadliest military operation. MQM has unlawfully been restricted
to carry its political and charity activities in Pakistan by the establishment.
MQM founder leader Mr. Altaf Hussain has also been placed under unlawful ban
and his messages and pictures are banned in Pakistani media. Violations of
human rights of Balouchs and Mohajirs are rampant and widespread in Pakistan.
He also told Senator Mr. McCain
that the U. S. assists Pakistan with military and fiscal aides while Pakistani
security forces are overtly patronising the banned extremist and terrorist
organisations. Henceforth, the U. S. should review its policies towards
Pakistan and should play its vibrant role for the prevention of genocide of
Balouchs and Mohajirs.
He also expressed his reservations
on China Pakistan Economic Corridor – CPEC –with regard to its hostile effects
on Balouchs and Mohajirs.
Senator Mr. McCain told MQM
Convener that it is an undeniable fact that the civil government in Pakistan is
very weal and it is a sheer of display that Pakistan is ruled by the civilians.
"Real power in Pakistan is with Pakistan's
army and its security agencies", said Senator Mr. McCann.
Senator Mr. McCain said that U.
S. has deep concerns on nexus between Pakistan Army, its security agencies and
Haqqani Network because U. S. bilateral relations won't pullout from harsh to comfortable
position unless and until Pakistan Army and its security agencies bring an end
to support and patronisation to Haqqani Network.
He further said that the Trump
Administration is reviewing the policy on Pakistan and Afghanistan and this
could be a decisive point for Pakistan.
Senator Mr. McCain also presented
a copy of his book to MQM Convener.


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We kissed under the guillotine,
hoping for something lean,
and Nyx watching the union
of our two lips lying, jealously–
"Our excuse makes a solid ground,"
she said, tearing at her nylon grey.
"The ground?" I replied,
"We ought to just die and call it a day."
We skipped along like hooligans,
knowing something the rest
of the world did not, saying
"ancips" and other Latin words that rot.
I thought. She smiled,
not knowing geometry.
"But I forgive you," I said
to the man in the moon, and she.
I held her hand with a feeling
of anger. "Your fetters
got a hold of me." She replied,
but I only heard her thick argot.
"They're out of style this year,"
I said, opening a catalogue.
I only like to look at clothes
I won't wear–it uses time's log well,
As does the affair, which is
blessed by the broken hand
of a cheap Rabelais
crossing himself out of season, and–
"I'd have known you better
if you didn't look at me," she said.
"But I'll only do that,"
I interrupted, "once you're dead."

subset: commoncrawl


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The New York Times is reporting that aides have wrested control of Donald Trump's Twitter account in the crucial final days of his campaign in an attempt to minimize any polarizing remarks. What do you think?
"I knew there was a good reason he wasn't responding to my DMs."
Tyson Moore • Sock Darner
"If he can't handle his own Twitter account, how is he going to handle the power and responsibility of @POTUS?"
Mandy Kalecky • Pinwheel Tester
"That's okay. I think I got the gist of it over the past year."
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Vitamin D deficiency and its correction in children with sickle cell anaemia.
Ann Hematol. 2014 Jul 2
Wykes C1, Arasaretnam A, O'Driscoll S, Farnham L, Moniz C, Rees DC.
1Department of Paediatric Haematology, King's College Hospital, King's College London, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, UK.
Vitamin D deficiency is common in sickle cell anaemia (SCA, HbSS), although its significance and optimal means of correction are unknown. We conducted an audit to assess the clinical significance of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25-OHD) deficiency in children with SCA and to evaluate two methods of vitamin D supplementation. We audited 25-OHD levels in 81 children with SCA and looked for statistical associations with biochemical, haematological and clinical parameters. In a separate group of regularly transfused children with SCA, we compared changes in 25-OHD blood concentrations following treatment with either high-dose intramuscular ergocalciferol (n = 15) or 4 days of high-dose oral cholecalciferol (n = 64). Ninety-one percent of children with SCA had 25-OHD levels <20 μg/L. The 25-OHD levels were negatively correlated with increasing age (P < 0.001) but showed no significant relationship to laboratory measurements, transcranial Doppler velocities or hospital attendance.
Both intramuscular ergocalciferol and oral cholecalciferol supplementations resulted in increases of 25-OHD blood concentration to normal levels. The mean dose of ergocalciferol was greater than that of cholecalciferol (7,729 versus 5,234 international units (IU)/kg, P < 0.001), but the increment in 25-OHD levels was significantly greater in the oral cholecalciferol group (6.44 versus 2.82 (ng/L)/(IU/kg), P < 0.001). Both approaches resulted in vitamin D sufficiency for about 120 days. Increased 25-OHD concentration was significantly associated with increased serum calcium concentration. Vitamin D deficiency is very common in SCA and can be effectively corrected with high-dose intramuscular ergocalciferol or 4 days of high-dose oral cholecalciferol. Prospective, randomised studies are needed to assess the clinical value of vitamin D supplementation.
Many children had blood transfusions – which probably results in low level of vitamin D
|Loading Dose
|Daily dose for 4 days
|Weight kg
|Weight lb
|= 20,000 IU/day
|< 30 kg
|< 8lbs
|= 40,000 IU/day
|> 30 kg
|> 8lbs
Comments by VitaminDWiki
- Should continue supplementing with vitamin D – not stop with loading dose
- Should consider loading dose again following blood transfusion
- Should consider especially supplementing those having low levels of vitamin D (dark skin)
See also VitaminDWiki
- Sickle Cell Anemia: 64 percent had less than 10ng of vitamin D – April 2012
- Overview Loading of vitamin D
- Overview Sickle Cell and Vitamin D
Items in both categories of Bone Health and Dark Skin are listed below
- Vitamin D should be an almost universal feature of the care of young adults with sickle cell disease – May 2018
- Vitamin D paradox – Blacks need Vit D for health, but not as much D for strong bones – May 2018
- Sickle Cell clinical trial will inject 300,000 IU of vitamin D – RCT due 2020
- Sickle Cell children need more than 7,000 IU of vitamin D daily – May 2015
- Overview Sickle Cell and Vitamin D
- Sickle cell Vitamin D deficiency corrected with 160 K IU loading dose – July 2014
- Bone density does not decrease with lower vitamin D levels in blacks as it does in whites – April 2014
- Vitamin D different relationship between whites and blacks for bone and plaque – June 2012
- Sickle cell and low vitamin D – 3 presentations Dec 2012
- Forearm fracture 3.5X more often in black children with low levels of vitamin D – Sept 2012
- Sickle Cell Anemia: 64 percent had less than 10ng of vitamin D – April 2012
- Black seniors near equator: increased vitamin D decreases bone density – Sept 2011
- 14000 IU vitamin D (50000 twice a week) often stops Sickle Cell pain
- Blacks may not need as much Vitamin D (for their bones)
- Low vitamin D before orthopedic surgery – dark skin 5X more likely – Oct 2010
- Arthritis 2X as severe in African-Americans - April 2010
See also web
- Iron Overload in Sickle Cell Disease 2010 full text online
Transfusions result in Iron Overload


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text: The purpose of this fund was left broad intentionally, leaving room to provide some funding for events and activities the Peace Corps' budget policy might not permit, e.g. Friday afternoon grog session, or drinks at swearing in, holiday, & COS functions. The fund has been used for such purposes on many occasions with great appreciation from the PCVs who have partaken. During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations the fund may be used to host a mixer for current volunteers and returning RPCVs, and to subsidize current volunteers who would like to attend any function for which there is a cost (the opening lovo dinner for example). Funds will be used only for the currently serving PCVs and host country staff portion of any cost.


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About Jag
An absolute and harmonious continuity between the shapes of the backrest, seat and frame: balance and comfort. The Jag chair has a steel frame and polyurethane padding. The base is made of plate metal: chromed or painted glossy white or matt anthracite grey; the upholstery - which is available in leather, eco-leather or fabric - is fully removable.
About Bonaldo
Bonaldo was foudned by Giovanni Vittorio Bonaldo in 1936, in the Veneto region of Italy. A company that boasts of Italian authenticity, Bonaldo started expanding its product line to venture into beds, dining tables, chairs, accessories and more. Having won many prestigious design awards like the Goog Design award and the Red Dot design award over the last 2 decades, Bonaldo has designed some of the worlds most iconic furniture pieces.


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Nerd facts about mesh fabric
A crash course for beginners
A crash course for beginners
Nerd: "A person who is deeply interested in a particular subject." There's nothing a nerd likes better than detailed decriptions and technical specifications. We're lucky enough to have a couple of nerds at BABYBJÖRN who are deeply interested in materials science.
A detailed fact sheet won't enhance the quality of a baby product. But the more you learn, the easier it is for you to make the right choice. You may appreciate your choice of baby carrier even more if you know a few 'nerdy' facts about the material we use. Let textile guru Lisen at BABYBJÖRN be your guide!
The year is 2005 and BABYBJÖRN is letting some families with young children test baby carriers in mesh fabric. The positive reactions from the parents come instantly: "No more damp patches on our fronts!"
Closeness – the most wonderful aspect of carrying your baby – also means the combined body heat from you and your baby may deter you from carrying. It can easily get too warm.
There are countries where the combination of hot and damp climate, body heat and closely woven fabric poses a real overheating problem. In extreme cases, your child may feel unwell and show signs of heatstroke.
Heatstroke occurs when the body's ability to control its temperature doesn't work, e.g. during a heatwave. Young babies normally haven't developed the ability to sweat and this makes them especially susceptible to heat.
None of the mesh fabrics available in 2005 were soft enough for babies. Mesh fabric was mainly used for protective and sports clothing, as well as healthcare products. So we had a soft version, perfect for babies, made especially for us: a soft, 3D mesh. And this was how it all began.
BABYBJÖRN uses three different types of mesh fabric in its baby carriers. They have different characteristics that complement each other in terms of elasticity, softness and stability. All three kinds are quick-drying, durable, colourfast and creaseproof. And they contain no allergens.
But what makes our mesh fabrics so unique is that they're soft and child-friendly, yet they allow air and moisture to pass through. Every movement you make with your child in the baby carrier cools you both down. Breathable mesh fabrics!
The 3D mesh is the most sophisticated of our mesh fabrics. It consists of three layers knitted in one single process. Yes, the mesh is actually knitted!
The 3D mesh is like a classic sandwich: a top and bottom layer with a filling. But in our sandwich, the 'bread' consists of a thin mesh and the 'filling' is an extremely fine single-strand fibre. The result is light, airy and soft!
Lamination is another method you can use to join different layers together. But if the layers were laminated instead of knitted, the end result would be more like a very old and dry sandwich: harder, stiffer and much less airy.
It's the single-strand fibre in the middle layer that makes the mesh so cosy and the knitting technique that makes it so airy. Just feel Baby Carrier We Air – the material is soft and bouncy like a mini mattress!
Our smoothest kind is a super-soft mesh fabric. Babies have delicate skins; they tend to suck and chew on most things around them. These two considerations make it essential that the material is as soft as possible for baby cheeks and tiny mouths.
So we use a super-soft mesh fabric for areas next to the baby's skin in our baby carriers.
The third kind of mesh fabric we use is a non-elastic mesh. Non-elastic mesh provides the necessary stability. We use it as the outer fabric on all our mesh baby carriers.
This is a soft and thin, but extremely durable material, which is also used as furnishing fabric. Its durability helps it withstand wear and tear and daily use!
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B.C. isn't the place for billionaire businessman's defamation suit, Twitter says
Twitter says British Columbia isn't the proper place for a West Vancouver billionaire to sue the social media giant over "defamatory and malicious" tweets that he claims were posted to discredit him because of his work with Bill and Hillary Clinton.
Frank Giustra filed a lawsuit against Twitter in B.C. Supreme Court in April seeking an order to force the company to remove tweets he claimed painted him as "corrupt" and "criminal".
He said the online attacks included death threats and links to "pizzagate" — "a false, discredited and malicious conspiracy theory in which [Giustra] was labeled a 'pedophile.'"
In response, Twitter has now filed an application to have the lawsuit dismissed or stayed, arguing that if Giustra's claim were to be heard anywhere, it should be in California, where the company is headquartered.
The case provides a window into both the challenges of attempting to hold social media companies accountable for the material on their services and the ongoing debate over jurisdiction when it comes to the internet.
The issue has gone all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada in recent years, where the court upheld a B.C. court's decision to issue a worldwide injunction ordering Google to remove a Vancouver company's name from its global search results.
"The problem in this case is occurring online and globally," Canada's highest court noted.
"The internet has no borders — its natural habitat is global. The only way to ensure that the interlocutory injunction attained its objective was to have it apply where Google operates — globally."
'I do not want to cancel my Twitter account'
The new court filings include a letter Giustra wrote to Twitter chief executive officer Jack Dorsey in April 2018, asking him to make his case a priority.
"As Twitter's CEO, I ask that you now investigate the source of these past and ongoing attacks against me — whether they are the result of individuals, a group, bots, or a combination of all three," Giustra wrote.
"I do not want to cancel my Twitter account — that would be a victory of those who are turning this incredible communication tool into a conduit for slander and hate."
Giustra is CEO of the Fiore Group of companies and founder of Lionsgate Entertainment. He's also a well known philanthropist who has been awarded the Order of B.C. for his activities.
In his lawsuit, Giustra claimed he was targeted by a group who vilified him "for political purposes in relation to the 2016 United States election" and his work in support of the Clinton Foundation.
In response, Twitter director of trust and safety John Starr claimed in an affidavit that the New York Times and other news sources published articles linking Giustra to the Clintons.
"Consequently, Twitter users posted opinions on the Twitter platform concerning their views … which led to tweets about [Giustra], his involvement with the Clintons, the Clinton Foundation, and his business interests," Starr wrote.
Starr said all the tweets about "pizzagate" were removed from Twitter following Giustra's complaint.
He says there were 98 tweets in question, which came from 67 distinct Twitter accounts. Of those, 10 were set up in Canada and only one was set up in B.C.
By contrast, Starr claims that 42 of the accounts were based in the U.S.
"As of today, nearly all the subject tweets have been removed and are unable to be read, downloaded or otherwise accessed from the Twitter platform in Canada," Starr wrote.
"Some of the tweets that are not available in Canada are, however, available on the Twitter platform in the United States."
'Stop the people I have identified'
Twitter's application to dismiss Giustra's claim will be heard later this month.
Twitter argues that the company is based in California and has no employees or assets in B.C. or Canada.
The company says it would have to call current and former employees to testify if the case goes ahead, and since most of its workforce resides in California, Twitter claims it would face higher costs and undue burdens.
"[He] regularly travels to California and would not face financial or practical hardship in participating in a trial in a California court," the application reads.
Giustra wrote to Dorsey after the Twitter CEO vowed to "increase the collective health, openness and civility of public conversation and to hold [Twitter] publicly accountable towards progress," in March 2018.
"I understand the tremendous value of platforms like Twitter to bring us together. But I urge you to stop the people I have identified, and others like them, from continuing to use Twitter to divide us," Giustra wrote.
"Finally, instead of users like myself having to react to these hateful tweets, I would ask that your company find a way of using your powerful technology to screen these people, and their tweets, out of your system in advance."


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Great Expectations
- Canadian stocks are off to a strong start to begin 2019.
- Not only has the S&P/TSX Composite Index risen roughly 9% - erasing two thirds of last year's decline - but it is also one of the world's leading equity markets so far this year.
- So the question is, how confident are we that this stellar performance can continue? Our answer: not very.
Much like most New Year's resolutions, expectations for Canadian earnings and equity returns in 2019 are unlikely to be as great as anticipated.
Canadian stocks are off to a strong start to begin 2019. Not only has the S&P/TSX Composite Index risen roughly 9% - erasing two thirds of last year's decline - but it is also one of the world's leading equity markets so far this year (see the chart below). Given the Canadian equity market's procyclical behavior, it's not surprising to see it rally stronger than other global bourses in a risk-on period like the one we're in now. It's also quite possible that Canadian stocks were sufficiently on sale to warrant a bounce off levels that were consistent with deeply pessimistic sentiment: Canadian stocks were, and still are, trading at one of the cheapest levels to developed market equities in the past three decades.
So the question is, how confident are we that this stellar performance can continue? Our answer: not very.
Firstly, we believe the global economy is in the midst of a late-cycle economic slowdown, and the Canadian economy is not immune to these forces. Our BlackRock Growth GPS projects the annual economic outlook for the Canadian economy will be roughly 1.75% in three months' time, down from 2.5% in the second half of 2017 (see the chart below). If there's any silver lining, it's that central bank officials, especially the Fed and the Bank of Canada, appear to be in much less of a hurry to normalize monetary policy with growth slowing and inflation currently at bay. But most of this repricing of expected rate hikes has already largely occurred, as reflected in the multiple expansion witnessed since the end of 2018.
More importantly, and this brings us to our second point, global earnings estimates are generally at risk of being revised lower, not higher, during an economic slowdown. Canadian estimates are particularly at risk. In the post-financial-crisis period, we found that earnings estimates decline in Canada by far more than in the U.S. and emerging markets on average over the course of a calendar year (see the chart below). What is noteworthy about this period is that it coincides with the end of the commodity super-cycle and elevated uncertainty about Canadian oil production and distribution. As a result, it should come as no surprise that the bulk of the earnings downgrades in Canada have historically come from the energy and materials sectors (see the chart below).
A month ago, analysts had expected just over 20% growth in energy sector earnings in Canada in 2019. That estimate has now fallen to roughly 2%. This is healthy, but there may be more to go (see the chart below). Absent a geopolitical shock affecting oil supplies - which anyway is a tax on consuming countries and would likely worsen the global economic outlook if severe and sustained - we don't expect a material move higher in oil prices above current levels. The expected economic slowdown and questions over OPEC's ability to keep the oil market balanced should linger throughout 2019. Canadian energy earnings will also face pressure from the Alberta government's ongoing output curtailment policy, which, although helpful for stabilizing Western Canadian oil prices, will likely weigh on producers' revenues. Conversely for the materials sector, our analysis finds that downward revisions to earnings estimates more fully reflect the outlook for commodity prices.
For these reasons and many more (elevated trade tensions, structurally low return on equity, high consumer debt burdens, a weakening housing market in key metro regions), we're not prepared to chase the rally in Canadian stocks nor place too much emphasis on what would otherwise appear as compelling valuation signals. Amid an economic slowdown, we prefer to focus on markets where earnings estimates are more resilient (U.S. and quality factor exposures), sectors and geographies with secular growth opportunities (emerging markets and healthcare) and assets that provide ballast and diversification in the event risk aversion returns (government bonds, short-duration fixed income).
This post originally appeared on the BlackRock Blog.
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Well, I've finally decided that there will be a new addition to the Holding On family!!!
Yes, Brad will be getting his own book.
There have been a number of you that have been asking for his story, wanting to know how he ends up, where he goes and what he does. I guess I'm a people pleaser because that's exactly what I'm going to give you. Every exciting moment that happened between him and Becca. The "behind the scenes" look into why he reacted the way he did to the things that happened. You're going to see what drove him to move across the country and what drove him to lock himself in the bathroom with Becca.
Oh yeah! You're also going to find out how his story ends. I think that's what is the most exciting part for me. I get to write where I want him to end up, who I want him to end up with and where I want his relationship with Becca to go. I have no idea how it's going to end at the moment but I get excited just thinking about all the possibilities.
I almost forgot!
You probably want to know what it's going to be called, right?
Flawed Reality: Brad's Novella
Coming End of Summer 2015
The final book in the Holding On series (maybe – I've said this before)


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What to Know
- San Bernardino County
- Begins Aug. 31
- Various orchards will have U-Pick, while crafty happenings, and the Apple Butter Festival, will be on the autumn roster
Sweat-inducing temperatures, the kind that late August so consistently delivers, can prompt a person to dream of juicy and cooling fruits.
And while watermelon might spring to your mind first, or honeydew, or something from the berry branch of the produce tree, pomme people might want to start thinking of their go-to grab-and-go favorite.
For apples are about to have their literal day in the sun, and by "day" we mean "months-long run." For Oak Glen, one of our state's most orchard-laden locations, has a wonderful way of kicking off its apple-picking, apple-eating season long before the first day of fall actually arrives.
It's tradition, in fact, for the San Bernardino County hamlet to launch its most luscious observance on the first of September, or thereabouts. But 2019 is a bit special, for the apple-iest time of year will begin on Aug. 31.
This means that you'll be able to find U-Pick opportunities at places like Los Rios Ranchos, which will have Gravensteins and Macintoshes for you to take home from Labor Day through to Thanksgiving.
Just be sure to inquire at the specific orchard you're interested in, as the spot may be open on certain days and only during certain hours.
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Apple fun winds down around the charming village near Thanksgiving, with October weekends seeing plenty of daytrippers, people who need their pie and jam and cider and such.
It's still summer, oh goodness, is it ever, but a hint of autumn sweetness is on that hot, hot breeze. Where's it blowing from? From the east, of course, and the tree-filled hills of Oak Glen.


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Slugline [Mac App Store Link] ⇒
This morning Stu Maschwitz announced Slugline, a Fountain screenwriting app. Slugline (check out the official site) has been in development almost since the earliest rumblings of Fountain. I have had the great privilege of using it throughout the beta, watching it grow into the powerful app it is today.
Slugline allows you to write in Fountain while making your script look like a formatted screenplay. It's like Final Draft without all the headaches. It's magic. And since your documents are always in plain text, you can take them with you anywhere.
I'll be publishing a more detailed piece soon, so stay tuned. Slugline is on the Mac App Store For $39.99. You could buy it six times over and still be short of buying Final Draft. Go get it1 and write a movie.
That's an affiliate link, as is the headline of this article. Using it supports this site. I should also disclose that I was given a copy of Slugline in advance of its release. ↩


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The Sun of the East (Baikal)
This tour is like a beautiful shining necklace with precious stones which the Baikal offers to its visitors: shaman magic of Olkhon, enchanting fairy tales of Ushkany islands and – ChivyrkuiskyBay; mysteries of the ancient "Bargudzhin Tokum" - the land of ancestors - Barguzin Valley. The old Russian city of Irkutsk and the center of Buddhism in Russia - the capital of Buryatia Ulan-Ude.
We invite you to take an exciting journey where every single day opens the whole world for you.
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Full itinerary
1Day. Meeting of the group in Irkutsk. City tour. Irkutsk with its 350 years history and with its historical centre that remained till our days and its location as "Eastern capital of Russia" can be considered one of the most beautiful and interesting cities in Russia.
Moving to Olkhon island to Khuzhir village (
Accommodation.Meals are included: breakfast in the café, lunch in the hotel.
|2Day.Journey to Khoboy Cape for the whole day(northern end of the island). Impressive pillar-like cliff, which gave
its name to the Cape, has its own legend. The Cape is situated near the
broadest part of the Baikal (
Meals are included: breakfast and dinner in the hotel, lunch – picnic.
|3 Day.Recreation on the island. Olkhon offers a diversity of scenery of Baikal coastline. For those who prefer wild nature and for photographers Olkhon is a place where one can find and admire rich diversity of landscapes and spectacular scenery. Visit beautiful beaches of Olkhon. Famous 3-km-wide beach of Saraysk Bay with white sand, splendid nature, and clear water of the Baikal. Optional ordering of excursions for extra charge. Meals are included: breakfast and dinner in the hotel.
4 Day.After breakfast we go to the quay of Khuzhir village where a motor ship is waiting for us, we set off on a cruise across the Lake Baikal. When crossing the Maloye Sea, we can admire all the rocks and cliffs of Olkhon Island from the water. We round the Khoboy Cape and approach the reserved place Ushkansky Islands - they are a home to a famous Baikal seal – phoca. Optional disembarkation. We come to the shore across Chyvyrkuisky Bay. After the day that was full of impressions we get to the overstay place by the evening, accommodation in the cabins or tents.Meals are included: breakfast in the hotel, dinner and lunch – in the ship
|5 Day. After lunch transfer to Ust-Barguzin
Meals are included: breakfast and lunch in the ship, lunch – in the hotel.
City car tour across Barguzin Valley,
legendary country "Bargudzhin-Tokum". Barguzin valley is a repository of
archeological and natural relics. Visiting the worship place of Yanjima Goddess
whose face appeared on a big stone at the mountain foot several years ago.
Visiting datsan. Visiting Suvinks Saxony (cliff-remnants that look like towers
of an old castle) and mineral spring, Burkhan (the place of worship) for Buhe-Shulun" (Bull-stone - the protector of the
valley). Magnificent natural relic –
|7 Day. Recreation Barguzin Bay.Barguzin, the largest
bay of Lake Baikal, is famous for its long sandy beaches surrounded by pine
forest. During the summer, if the weather is warm and calm, the water in the
Barguzin bay warms up to 20-22º C.
It is possible tour booking (optional, surcharge).
You will be offered a tour "The spirits of the ancient Land - visit to Evenkis". (We continue the journey through the Barguzin Valley. Today we head to the resort Alla (translated from the Evenkis - "fishy place"). In the valley of the Alla river there are more than 50 hot springs outputs. The river flows in a picturesque mountain valley surrounded by bizarre rocks of Barguzin range.
There we will be meet by friendly Evenkis center "Yukte". Evenkis are the people who has been living near the lake Baikal since ancient times. Where and when this nation origined from, is still unclear. According to scientists, the Evenkis are the direct heirs of the culture of the Stone Age on the shores of Baikal. In the Evenkis families, they still transmit ancient tales and legends, customs and beliefs, coming from the depths of time.
Evenkis rite meeting, rite of veneration of holy places. You will learn the ancient legends and customs of the Evenkis. Lunch - national cuisine. A walk in the picturesque surroundings of the resort.Meals are included: breakfast and dinner in the hotel.
|8 Day. Transfer to
Ulan-Ude (300 km). Hotel accommodation.
to Ivolginski Datsan (Lamaist temple)."At the foot of the
Khamar-Daban, on the steppes, in a quiet stow, it is the spiritual capital of
the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia - Ivolginski Lamaist temple. ... .In
sunny weather gilded temples shine brightly,
meeting pilgrims and visitors from afar. It seems fleeting time here has
stopped, and the air is filled with tart and spicy scent of flowering grasses.
Ivolginski temple is a large monastery complex. Original artworks decorate the interiors of the temple. Here are the residence of Khambo Lama, the head of Russian Buddhists; Buddhist University, where is on the learning of khuvaraks-training novices; lamas' homes. Lamaist temple is under state protection as a monument of religious architecture.
After returning - sightseeing walking tour through the city center with visiting of the main attractions: the famous monument to Lenin ( "Lenin's head"), the opera house and the pedestrian area street - Lenin street, and also Odigitrievsky Cathedral. You will see and feel the beauty of the east, and special spirit of the capital!Meals are included: breakfast and dinner in the hotel.
|9 Day. Early departure from the hotel. Transfer to Slyudyanka
village (340 km).
Tour of the
Circum-Baikal Railway.On the excursion train you will pass by the site of
the old Circum-Baikal railway, that in 1905, like a "golden buckle",
connected the "broken" Trans-Siberian Railway, that is used to be
called a "steel belt" of Russia. Of great interest to tourists are
the tunnels, powerful retaining walls, viaducts, made of cut stone, wooden
buildings in the style of "modern" of the early twentieth century. The
road and the area adjacent to it, include not only the numerous monuments of
engineering art and architecture, but also a variety of monuments of nature -
geology, mineralogy, zoology, biology.
On the road there will be travel information from the guide and demonstration of films about Baikal, 5-6 tours with stops walking. The duration of one stop is from 20 minutes to 1.5 hours.
Arrival in Port Baikal, then - by boat - go to Listvyanka village. Transfer to Irkutsk. Hotel accommodation.Meals are included: breakfast and dinner in the hotel, lunch in the train
|10 Day. Leaving the
hotel. Transfer to the railway station or airport. Departure
Meals are included: breakfast in the hotel.


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The Eternal Covenant of Peace
54 h"Sing, O barren one, who did not bear;
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Travel Exposure: When Is The Best Time To Go To Bora Bora?
There's nothing quite like escaping everyday life to go on an exotic vacation, and if your trip takes you to Bora Bora, you're in for a treat!
Before my first trip to Bora Bora, I wondered about the best time to go to Bora Bora. After all, it's hard to know what the weather will be like in a place so far from home.
I've detailed the information and common questions that you need to know about Bora Bora travel timing below. Check it out before planning your trip so that you can have the best time.
Where Is Bora Bora And What Is It Like?
To get an overview of the best times to visit Bora Bora and what the islands are like, check out this short video:
As you can see, Bora Bora is located in the Polynesian Islands and is a popular destination regardless of the time of year. While the video says that high season is only from June to September, I think it's a bit longer from May to October!
What Is The Year-Round Weather Like In Bora Bora?
The year-round average temperature in Bora Bora ranges from 70°F to 90°F. Yes, it is warm and beautiful all year round! In terms of temperature, it doesn't change much. While it does verge on the lower side of this range from July to September, you won't get many days outside of this range, making Bora Bora a good year-round destination.
In Bora Bora, rainfall is a bigger concern than temperature when considering your trip dates.
From May to October, the average rainfall is less than 4 inches. Rainfall is lowest during August and September.
In November, rainfall gradually increases to around 6 inches before it reaches the yearly high of around 12 inches per month in December and January. February gets an average of 9 inches of rainfall. Like November, March and April get around 6 inches of rainfall.
Depending on whether or not you are willing to deal with rain, you will want to avoid December and January when consistent rainfall is most likely.
When Is High Season In Bora Bora?
High season in Bora Bora stretches from May to October, and this is when the most tourists visit the island. Rain showers are very isolated during this time, making the weather ideal for vacationers who don't want to risk being stuck inside because of rainy weather.
During high season, popular spots in Bora Bora can be overwhelmingly crowded, and prices for hotels, flights, and activities can become very expensive. While you can still find good deals by booking in advance, you should consider this if you plan to book travel between May and October.
When Is Low Season In Bora Bora?
Low season in Bora Bora stretches from late November to early April. During this time, rainy conditions become more and more common, but the weather stays relatively warm.
Unfortunately, this combination of conditions can lead to annoying mosquitoes, too much rainy weather, and otherwise gloomy conditions when compared with the conditions you'll find in high season. This is why fewer tourists visit during this time.
Still, that makes it a great season to visit if you're willing to brave these conditions. Bora Bora is actually popular year round, and if you're willing to come in low season, you'll find much better deals and save a lot of money.
How Can I Get A Deal On My Trip To Bora Bora?
Unfortunately for tourists like us, Bora Bora is a notoriously popular vacation spot. No matter what time of year it is, it seems that tourists are flocking to Bora Bora. This means that it can be hard to find great deals on accommodations, regardless of the season.
If you want to find a really cheap deal, your best bet is to visit Bora Bora during December, January, February, or March. During these months, the weather is fairly unpredictable, so hotels are more likely to offer deals on your trip. If you book in advance, you'll get an even better deal!
You can also find good deals in April, but because April is becoming a more popular month to travel, the end of March might be a better time to visit.
What Are A Few Must-Dos In Bora Bora?
In addition to planning when to go to Bora Bora, you also need to start planning what to do once you get there! The number one thing you need to do while on vacation is relax, but it's not a bad idea to have a list of ideas of things to do.
Here are some of the most popular things to do while visiting Bora Bora:
- Visit Bora Bora Lagoonarium and Coral Gardens
- Climb Mount Otemanu
- Visit Matira Beach
- Go on a 4x4 Excursion
- Check out Vaitape
- Go on a boat tour
- Go scuba diving
These are just a few things you can do. Ask your hotel about what water and outdoor activities (as well as spa features) they have available before heading on your trip.
Simply Put: When Is the Best Time To Go To Bora Bora?
If you want an easy answer, the best months to visit Bora Bora are November and April ! These two months hit the perfect shoulder season time. The weather is still good, but the tourism season isn't in full bloom.
If you want a relaxing trip with fewer crowds and more beautiful weather, schedule your trip for November or April. You won't regret this choice!
Get Ready For Bora Bora
Now that you know the best time to go to Bora Bora, all that's left is to book your trip and plan the fun details! No matter what time of year you decide to take your luxury vacation, you'll have a great time on the sandy beaches of Bora Bora. I've been back more than once, and I'd happily go again!
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The Manrope knot is named from the stopper knot used on the manropes (rope hand rails) which traditionally would line stairways and walkways as safety holds and supports on board ship. Manrope knots are tied by hand using the unlaid strands of the rope; the 2 ply configuration of the Manrope knot is compact and neat, the 3 ply knot is one-third larger, and more complex and ornate in structure.. See how this knot is tied here.
The Sailor's Eye Splice is another option to finish a bannister rope and has the advantage of staying within the profile of the bracket ring. Alternatively, choose from a range of decorative plaits and tassels, again made from the strands of the same rope as the handrail. See below for more details.


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|Assateague Lighthouse
I can only imagine the skill that it took to set that final brick into place 15 stories above the earth. In my discussion with the caretaker I learned that no repair has ever been required on the structure. It was built with skill, with nerve, and a serious sense of stick-to-it-ness.
My family and our closest friends climbed the 175 steps to the top, pausing at the three landings visible in the photo to mark our progress. As I felt my lungs expand and felt the sweat trickle past my ear I reflected on the necessary 15 gallons of oil that had to be carried up the steps by the keeper each day in order to keep the flame burning.
Much is said about lighthouses and many parallels drawn from their role in bringing ships safely to shore and around rocky coasts. Today what struck me was the immense effort required to construct it and also to maintain it. If the men who were tasked with those jobs were concerned with an easy life, or tempted to find shortcuts to make their jobs easier, then it would be unlikely that the lighthouse would ever had served its intended purpose.
This lighthouse has stood far longer than the men who build it. Those hands that knew hard labor and bore the evidence of callouses and cracks had long since laid down their tools. I thought of the men who had set those lines and tapped those brick into place. I thought of them risking their own safety as they made that climb every day. And I wondered what their lives were like when quitting time came each day... did they have children at home waiting to see them? Did their wives anticipate their return each evening with a smile and an embrace? I have to think that they knew that their sacrifice was for building something that would change lives, and for something that would last. Something bigger than themselves-- in every sense of the phrase.
When I have been forgotten, will there be anything left standing to bear witness to the life that I lived? Do I have the integrity and the sagacity to wear the callouses of hard work on the hands of my soul? Do I have the patience and the nerve that it takes to build up that tower? As my children follow my example and I feel the weight of their children's gaze on my back, will I leave for them a legacy that reaches beyond my days on the earth, or will I allow my existence to blow like the sand that whips over the surface of the beach?
I know that I am capable of paying my bills and fulfilling my professional obligations in my job. But lately I am concentrating on trying to be a better man, a better husband, a better father, a better son, a better friend. I am not always successful. My failures have to be lessons learned, but they can not be barriers that impede my journey.
As I look back at the horizon of our shared life to this point, I am relieved to see some order emerging from the path. I think success is not whether my name will ever be remembered, but rather if the time I spent and the work that I gave, along with the fervent embrace of those I have committed forever to... bears evidence to stand as a beacon.


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Composition, 1914
Piet Mondrian, Dutch
From the age of fourteen, when Mondrian decided to become a painter, he specialized in calm landscapes, often with isolated buildings and shadowy twilight effects of dull gold and silver. Starting around 1908, he was deeply influenced by the bright colors of Fauvism, applied in rows of rectangular brushstrokes to indicate such textures as stonework. But his exposure to the Cubism of Braque and Picasso in 1911 quickly converted him to ever deeper abstraction, and brought him back to the coloration of the poetic works of his early career. The scumbled atmospheric tones of ocher, blue gray, and pink in Composition are typical of this development.
Mondrian moved to Paris in 1912 and developed his own luminous style of Cubism with paintings of trees and clusters of buildings. He based a series of compositions, including the Kimbell painting, on the complicated geometry of the streetscape near his studio in Montparnasse. He may have been inspired in part by Monet's close-up images of Rouen Cathedral from the early 1890s, each recording delicate golden, pink, and blue tones of reflected daylight. In these Cubist-inspired works, Mondrian "drew" his subject with a scaffold of black lines within, across, and around which he delicately added color as if orchestrating atmospheric effects."The masses generally find my work rather vague," he wrote in January 1914, around the time he painted Composition. "I construct lines and color combinations on a flat surface, in order to express general beauty with the utmost awareness."
As is characteristic of Mondrian's working technique, numerous pentimenti are clearly visible in Composition. In some places, the earlier horizontal and vertical dark bands are only partially obscured by the overlying paint. In other areas, they appear as slight depressions in the paint film when the picture is viewed in a raking light. There is a thicker build-up of paint in the upper half of the painting due to the artist's extensive reworking. Overall, the lower half of Composition is more directly painted. The brush strokes here appear determined and distinctive, while in the upper half the handling seems blurred and less resolved.
Prior to the Mondrian retrospective exhibition in 1994, Composition was reframed with a bronze-colored set -back frame to reflect Mondrian's initial conception. The original frame had been replaced by a previous owner. In the beginning of 1914 the artist began to present his work in set-back frames, which he continued to use on his paintings through the 1920s and 30s, and which are described in a letter by Mondrian to the architect J. J. P. Oud, dated 31 March 1921. The artist would attach narrow slats to the sides of his paintings with nails slightly set back from the picture plane. he would then paint the slats and the exposed tacking margins with a bronze color. Traces of this paint can still be seen along the edges of Composition. An example of this type of original frame can be seen on the painting Still Life with Ginger Pot, I, in the Hague.
S. B. Slijper, Blaricum, The Netherlands.
C. G. Hannaert, Laren, The Netherlands, 1915 for fl. 200.
Kunsthandel G. J. Nieuwenhuizen Segaar, The Hague, c. 1951-1958;
Galerie Beyeler, Basel, 1958;
(Sidney Janis Gallery, New York);
Sir Edward G.and Lady Hulton [he: 1906-1988], London, 1958-1981;
(Marlborough Fine Art, Ltd., London) by 1981;
(Acquavella Galleries, Inc., New York);
acquired by Kimbell Art Foundation, Fort Worth, 1983; gift of the Burnett Foundation of Fort Worth in memory of Anne Burnett Tandy, 1983.


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After a ridiculous number of Google searches for "James Posey" over the last couple of weeks and the realization that the Boston Celtics are keeping a low profile this summer, I've shifted my focus to international basketball. The following teams already qualified for Beijing:
Angola - African Champion
Argentina - Americas Runner-Up
Australia - Oceanian Champion
China - Host Country
Iran - Asian Champion
Lithuania - European Runner-Up
Russia - European champion
Spain - World Champion
United States - Americas Champion
Random Aside - Oceanian? What is this 1984?
On to those on the outside looking in...
Starting tomorrow the following countries will play in Greece for the final 3 spots:
Brazil, Canada, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Korea, Lebanon, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, and Slovenia.
Group A: Brazil, Greece and Lebanon
Group B: Cape Verde, Germany and New Zealand
Group C: Canada, Korea and Slovenia
Group D: Cameroon, Croatia and Puerto Rico
Preliminary Games
July 14th
Greece vs. Lebanon
New Zealand vs. Cape Verde
Korea vs. Slovenia
Croatia vs. Cameroon
July 15th
Lebanon vs. Brazil
Cape Verde vs. Germany
Slovenia vs. Canada
Cameroon vs. Puerto Rico
July 16th
Brazil vs. Greece
Germany vs. New Zealand
Canada vs. Korea
Puerto Rico vs. Croatia
Intriguing Development
Chris Kaman recently obtained a German passport (his great grandparents were German). That combined with the NBA faxing in the necessary paperwork gave Kaman the opportunity to help Deutschland in its quest to qualify for Beijing. Though he missed Germany's final friendly against Canada, Kaman should be ready to go on Tuesday. And his early impressions were particularly interesting:
"It is all very close. You do everything together, quite unlike in the NBA. I like that! The teammates are cool and very friendly." - Chris Kaman


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UK house-building increasing ahead of other EU countries has been saved
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UK house-building increasing ahead of other EU countries
21 August 2014
Today's house-building statistics released by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) show that the rate of UK house-building has risen significantly for the last five quarters in a row (since April 2013). This supports research by Deloitte that UK house-building is recovering faster than its European neighbours. The number of new homes starting construction in 2013 increased from 2012 in only three European Union (EU) countries - the UK was the highest (up 23.4%), followed by Belgium and Germany (12% and 7.2% respectively).
The Overview of European Residential Markets report shows that overall residential development across the EU declined over the last three years, with the number of completed homes falling from a rate of 3.9 per 1,000 citizens in 2011 to only 2.5 in 2013. The rate for new homes completed in the UK in 2013 was 18% below the EU average.
James Pargeter, head of residential projects at Deloitte Real Estate, said:
"The UK is one of the very few EU countries in which housing construction new starts - per 1,000 people - actually increased from 2012 to 2013, and by nearly a quarter. Whilst we still need to build far more housing here in the UK, this increasing trend in construction is a positive sign that we are at least moving in the right direction. This is being maintained into 2014, with latest statistics showing annual housing construction starts are up by another 22% in the 12 months to June 2014. We expect this ongoing performance to continue to compare well to the rest of the EU in 2014."
Pargeter continued:
"On the whole, Europe's residential sector is still recovering from the slump that followed the financial crisis in 2008, which resulted in historically low construction levels. Many countries continue to develop housing at below the European average, including the UK, but it is worth noting that France and Austria, even in continued decline with regard to housing starts, are completing around twice as many homes per 1,000 people."
Notes to editors
Deloitte's Overview of European Residential Markets research compares the volume of house-building across different EU countries, measuring this activity per 1,000 people, as a way of accounting for different country sizes.
Latest DCLG statistics released 21 August 2014 are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/house-building-in-england-april-to-june-2014
Latest house-building statistics for France sourced from: http://www.insee.fr/en/bases-de-donnees/bsweb/serie.asp?idbank=001582918
About Deloitte Real Estate: Deloitte Real Estate redefines the concept of a full-service real estate business, offering a breadth of capability and an innovative approach unequalled in the market.
Our team combines traditional property services with financial and business advisory expertise to deliver integrated solutions on the most simple assignment to the most complex. We apply a depth of insight drawn from our understanding of all industries and sectors to advise occupiers, lenders, investors and the public sector on every aspect of real estate in an increasingly complex world.
About Deloitte
In this press release references to Deloitte are references to Deloitte LLP, which is among the country's leading professional services firms.
Deloitte LLP is the United Kingdom member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ("DTTL"), a UK private company limited by guarantee, whose member firms are legally separate and independent entities. Please see www.deloitte.co.uk/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of DTTL and its member firms.
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"Whilst we still need to build far more housing here in the UK, this increasing trend in construction is a positive sign that we are at least moving in the right direction." - James Pargeter, Head of Residential Projects


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As we watch Charles at work, it's clear why these qualities are vital. We see Charles and one of his teammates climb to the top of a newly erected (and not yet fully secured) electrical pole, in a suburb on the outskirts of Kampala city.
Charles, who is partially sighted and was born with vision in only one eye, is living his childhood dream, working as an electrical engineer for a technical services company in Kampala, Uganda. He secured the job after receiving training and an internship as part of Sightsavers' Connecting the Dots programme, which supports young people with disabilities to help them find work.
"I came to Kampala last year when I was employed by Muttico Technical Company," he explains. "We work in maintenance, replacing broken poles, that kind of thing.
"I enjoy my work. In fact, I'm really proud of it! From childhood, I grew up wanting to be an electrician, so I couldn't allow anything to divert me from my chosen career. I get good feedback from my customers – they report that I'm a good electrician."
Growing up in Hoima district in western Uganda as a young person with a disability, Charles's prospects could have been limited.
"I have had no sight in one of my eyes since childhood. I asked my mother and she said I had it from the womb, that I was born like this," he explains.
But he was determined not to let his limited sight hold him back. "Since I knew I was like this, I had to have courage and do what other people were doing anyway."
Sightsavers' Connecting the Dots programme offered Charles a year's study at a vocational institute, which helped start him out on his chosen career path and begin gaining the qualifications he needed. As his knowledge grew, he began taking on casual jobs in his neighbourhood, helping people to solve electrical issues in their homes. This enabled him to put his knowledge into practice and prove to potential customers – and himself – that he was capable.
At the time, he was living at home with his mother and two younger sisters, and he remembers how his work made an immediate, significant impact on his family's standard of living.
"People would call me and say: 'You come and help me find a fault in my house!'" he recalls. "Money from those small jobs sustained me. And Sightsavers helped me to push ahead with my studies. It was my starting point, and how I managed to begin my career, so I appreciate that.
"My internship was also good – I had an interest to learn more. It's different from what you learn at school; an internship enabled me to get real experience."
Our Connecting the Dots training and employment programme has transformed the lives of young people with disabilities in Uganda.About the programme
Following the success of the Connecting the Dots programme, and positive feedback from people such as Charles who have taken part, Sightsavers is launching a new programme in four countries (Uganda, Nigeria, Bangladesh and Kenya) to help people with disabilities find employment on the open jobs market.
The Inclusion Works programme, funded by UK aid, is testing innovative ways to improve job opportunities for people with disabilities of all ages, enabling them to find decent work, earn a living and pursue their career goals. And we're working in partnership with 10 global organisations to ensure more of an impact.
The end goal is to make sure more people with disabilities, such as Charles, are given an equal chance to realise their potential.
Thanks to Sightsavers' support, Charles has set himself new goals and now has bigger plans for the future, which include creating job opportunities for others. "In August this year, I'm planning to go back to my studies," he explains. "I'll update from an advanced certificate to a diploma in electrical engineering. It works in levels – you can go up to a degree.
"My longer-term goal is to have my own electrical company, if God is on my side. It may be 20 years from now. I'd really like to be a job creator and to employ others – that's my target."
This three-year programme, funded by UK aid, focuses on training people with disabilities in Bangladesh, Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda, and helping them to find formal employment.About the programme
The European Commission funded the economic empowerment programme from 2012, and additional funding was awarded in August 2017 by the National Lottery Community Fund. This generous support has helped to transform the lives of hundreds of young people with disabilities in Uganda.
Dr Moira Chinthambi received a Sightsavers scholarship to train as an ophthalmologist and now works on our inclusive eye health programme in Malawi.
Alinafe Zaina is studying clinical ophthalmology in Malawi with the help of a scholarship provided by Sightsavers' inclusive eye health programme.
We're working with partners in Cameroon and Senegal to ensure people with disabilities are able to take part in every stage of the political process.


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Artificial Intelligence– A buzzword of today's time which is used by almost every business and every industry of the modern world. Sir Andrew Ng has compared it to the new electricity of every business without which they cant survive. Almost every As company is investing in advanced analytics and in artificial intelligence. This is resulting in great pressure on engineers to deploy and pull our real & meaningful use cases for real-life business.
What is Artificial intelligence?
If you use a smartphone and it instinctively recommends applications that suit your needs, you have already come across the powers of artificial intelligence. From voice assistants to self-driving cars, this technology has opened several doors for mankind. It has helped us reach higher levels of advancement, but that is just the beginning.
The current form of artificial intelligence is purely preliminary software. Scientists believe that this technology is still in the beginning stages, and further developments can have the capacity for changing the world. The current technology or weak AI can easily surpass human capabilities, while its more advanced forms have the power to make human workers obsolete.
AI projects are just popping up more quickly and at a greater scale across the enterprise. Find below some of the pros and cons of AI.
The Pros
- It is available 24/7 – Machines do not require breaks, thus human errors are minimised, and the work output can be increased. It also provides a uniform output, which humans might not be able to offer.
- Regular applications – If you own a smartphone, you know the possibilities are endless with its software. These qualities are made possible by AI. Voice assistants, GPS…the power of artificial intelligence stays right in your palm, right inside that tiny device. Several algorithms work simultaneously in these smartphones like facial recognition, Geo-tagging, fingerprint scanning and so on.
- Assistance – Millions of people use Siri or Alexa daily. They are cognitive and have great adaptability although they are simply machines. AI helps these voice assistants make your life easy. They can recognise your voice and give you personalised feedback.
All good things have flaws. Just like that, AI has faced some serious criticism. All the above pointers help to identify the positive sides we believe will have a good impact on the future of AI.
Now looking at the dark side of AI, identifying the resources that are needed to deliver projects most efficiently and effectively possible looks merely impossible. Along with the above-stated pros, the cons are in the following list.
The Cons
- Expensive – Most critics point out that the quest for advancement in technology and usability sometimes overlooks the fact that billions of dollars are invested in such ventures, money that could be used otherwise to feed the poor or invest in the education system. The labour cost of scientists that work on such technologies has skyrocketed in recent times, which subsequently increases the overall cost.
- Affects human interactions – Humans are expected to interact with one another by living in groups for thousands of years. But with the recent boom in AI, human interactions have hit rock bottom. They are much lazier and that is detrimental to their health. These inventions are highly addictive and this results in unconditional dependency.
- Unemployment – AI has been accused of making human labour obsolete. It provides better work output with minimised errors. This is directly proportional to the loss of jobs for the labour class. This leads to thousands of unemployed humans and the economy goes down the drain.
- Unimaginative – Machines are generally allocated a task and are expected to do it until the fuel runs out. This disables any out-of-the-box thinking and simultaneously slows down progress and development.
Artificial intelligence might seem like the next big thing, but it is not exempted from the juxtaposition of good and evil. But arriving at a conclusion is only possible if there is a future to look forward to. Would you want to live a far-advanced lifestyle or be ruled by robots? The choice is sadly not yours.
AI is no longer in its incumbency as it's already out and started crawling. Almost every single company is now in the race to get their share to improve their products and services. Most companies are looking at AI and its bundle technologies from the cost reduction and automation perspective. AI going to play a major role in efficiency and decision-making.
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Mariners extend general manager Jack Zduriencik's contract
Not so long ago Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik was on the hot seat--and rightfully so, after four consecutive losing seasons--but then he broke the bank for Robinson Cano this offseason and now the Mariners are 71-59.
Today the team announced a multi-year contract extension for Zduriencik, whose current deal was set to expire after this season. No specifics have been given yet on how long the new contract runs.
Zduriencik's list of faults was a long one heading into this season and building a 90-win team after posting a .442 winning percentage in his first five years on the job hardly erases all of that, but it's certainly not surprising that the Mariners would keep him around after deciding to retain him for this season in the first place.


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Most people define living a balanced lifestyle by how they allocate their time...But let's be honest, how many of us can say that we truly spend 50% of our time focused on work and 50% on our personal lives? It's just not the world that we live in.
What if instead, you defined living a balanced lifestyle based on fulfillment rather than time?
We all have different visions for the lives we want to be living. Your goals, commitments, priories, and the things that are important in your life will all impact how you define what balance looks like.
Regardless of your personal vision, here are some ideas to help you create more balance in your life…
Get clear on where you are now and where you want to be
Creating balance starts with taking a deep look at each aspect of your life. Think about each of the areas below and picture the things you love about them as well as what might need improvement. Take a few minutes to reflect, then rate them on a scale from 1-10 based on how fulfilled are you in each.
Create goals and a plan
Most of us create goals to move up in our career or succeed in a weight loss journey, but we forget about the other areas that are important to us. When was the last time you created a goal for your relationships? What about your home or even your social life?
Goals are important because they motivate us to take action.
Connecting with your "why" can help you truly understand why each area of your life is important to you and keep you moving toward achieving your goals.
What actions will you take that will help bring your fulfillment to a "10" in each area?
Take some time and decide what the most important things in your life are and practice making them a priority. When you start to prioritize, you'll realize how much time you spend on things that aren't that important to you!
Integrate fun and connection into every area of your life
I believe connection and fun are keys to finding fulfillment and I try to incorporate them into everything I do. Build friendships with your co-workers. Make friends with the people you see at the gym. Listen to fun music while you work.
What can you do to make each area of your life more fun and enjoyable?
Make time to connect with loved ones
We are all busy and it can be hard to find time to completely disconnect from our busy lives. Make time to connect with the people you love even if it's a phone call on your way home from work or putting your cell phone away during a family dinner.
Practice being present and being intentional with your time
One of the hardest things to do these days is to be present. We are all so attached to technology that it can be difficult to disconnect.
Practice being intentional with your time. I know it's easier said then done, but when your intention is to spend time with your family put your phone away and and enjoy the time you have with your family. When you're working...turn off social media and your text notifications and stay focused on the task your trying to complete. Heck, I'm even practicing putting my phone away when I unwind and watch TV.
Make your wellbeing your #1 priority
If you do just one thing, I encourage you to make your wellbeing, which includes self-care and self-love, your top priority. Our wellbeing is the foundation of everything we do and the foundation of our wellbeing is how we treat ourselves!
If we aren't giving our body what it needs to be it's best, it's not going to be able to preform it's best at work or at home. It takes a heck of a lot more energy and you're a lot less efficient when you're running on fumes. Here are some suggestions to help increase your wellbeing.
A balanced lifestyle won't happen overnight, but if you continue to practice, the small changes will add up! Set clear intentions, create goals, be present and practice, practice, practice.
Nicole Comis, Certified Life & Executive Coach, helps business owners and other career-driven professionals achieve their BIG career goals while integrating more balance into their lives. She partners with her clients to gain clarity on what they want their future to look like, face their fears, identify obstacles holding them back, and create a plan to help them achieve BIG, stretchy goals that are outside of their comfort zone. Her coaching practice incorporates her client's whole life, not just their career, leading to a more balanced, productive, healthy, and happy life. Nicole is a graduate and certified coach from the Accomplishment Coaching Coaches Training Program and is accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF) as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). Nicole's high-energy, judgment-free, fun, no-BS approach helps men and women live a more balanced life with a career they love, fulfilling relationships, a healthy well-being, and killer confidence!
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Say Happy Birthday America to the patriots you know with a card!
Celebrate the 4th of July with greetings you can print or send online to family, friends, neighbors – anyone and everyone! It's an easy process, and all our cards are free. (Like no-charge, really free.)
Upload and add effects to photos, and have fun with the Stickers Menu and a wide variety of fonts and colors. Edit the text to add names or tweak the message. Opt for a Printable Card, and print your patriotic project directly from our site, or download and save the image or PDF file for printing later. It's also within your rights to take your files to a local shop for them to print. Our contribution still costs you nothing. You're at liberty to take advantage of our eCard option, too, and use your phone, computer, or tablet to post your customized greeting via email or Facebook from sea to shining sea.
Assert your independence with a 4th of July card you design yourself! What a great way to spread the celebration!


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You will need
- 200 g cream 35% (or spray whipped cream);
- 100 g icing sugar;
- 100 g cocoa powder;
- 1 egg white for the icing;
- 20 g of lemon juice;
- 100 g of cheese "Philadelphia";
- fruits and berries for decoration.
The classic way is a decoration of whipped cream. Use them shortly before serving the cake so they don't fell off. The foam spray is not threatened, it added the special clamps.
A great way originally and quickly decorate a cake is to use a stencil and different topping. Purchase a special stencils or cut out of paper of any pattern and apply it to the cake. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if the cake base of dark or cocoa powder if the cake is oiled with light cream or frosting. You can also use poppy seeds, crushed biscuits, nuts.
Protein frosting is perfect for creating inscriptions or intricate patterns. It serves to give the final touches confection. In this frosting, you could add various liqueurs, juices or food coloring to give desired color. Then mix the white with the juice of a lemon or orange, gradually add the powdered sugar and mix thoroughly. Should be smooth, uniform and thick mass. If necessary, add food coloring of the desired color. Due to its consistency, the icing hardens quickly and allows to create different interesting decorations and curls. Draw on a thick piece of paper desired patterns, apply a top culinary translucent paper. With a syringe with a very thin nozzle translucent circle drawings. Wait until frosting dries, and then gently unstick the patterns from the paper. Decorate their surface or sides of the cake.
Interesting spicy flavor will make the cake frosting based cheese. Often used "Philadelphia" cheese, but you can try other creamy unsalted cheese. Mash the cheese with the icing sugar, add a little vanilla and a tablespoon of milk. Easy creamy texture of this frosting fits well and is recommended for cases when you need to cover the cake from all sides. It lends a fresh and pleasant taste. Moreover, this glaze is absolutely not cloying.
Very popular decoration of cakes with fruits and berries. They must be fresh and beautiful. Put beautiful mug sliced kiwi, Mandarin slices or strawberry slices on the surface of the cake ornaments and fill with jelly. Use whipped cream or cream protein. On this basis the fruit or berries are good to stay. You can string them on a toothpick and attach to the cake, laying out a beautiful bouquet.


text: In this procedure, surgeons remove a portion of the bone compressing the spinal nerves, or remove disc material from under the nerve root to relieve neural pressure. Microdiscectomy is used to treat herniated discs or peripheral leg pain. All of the joints, ligaments, and muscles are left intact, because a microdiscectomy cleans out damaged or out-of-place tissue.


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When you think about hiring house improvement contractors there are a few things you should look into. You need to have equity within the house you intend to improve, if you're contemplating a Traditional Home Enchancment Loan, generally about 20% of the house's price. The fairness you've already constructed and that gained by the enhancements of the house are to be the collateral. The company that gives the mortgage known as a lender. When using a house enchancment loan, the lender will take out a first or second lein or mortgage towards the home. Suppose your venture by way of from begin to finish. Careful planning of your own home improvement tasks will allow you to update your house, enhance the worth of your investment and customise your dwelling house-all for a lot less than the cost of a new home.
Your house is where you end up after a hard day's work. It is perhaps your most prized possession. Like every particular person, you too want that your house ought to look better than that of others. However remodelling your own home goes to be very costly. The upkeep prices are excessive and it becomes vital to hold out the repairs after a sure time frame. This may have a number of advantages. For a change, you then get an opportunity to make the modifications the way you aspire. Aside from that, renovating your private home also increases its fairness worth and you can see a superb value if it comes to promoting it.
We used Basic House Improvements for a lot needed repairs and painting the skin of our dwelling. Our undertaking manager, Neil was all the time there to reply any questions we had and kept us informed on the progress. All work was executed right on schedule and to our complete satisfaction. We would extremely recommend them. As a house owner it's necessary when planning a house renovation project to pick the company that's skilled in the type of work you want finished. In many situations you could be better off with one company that has the experience in many different facets of home reworking within the event you decide half method via the venture so as to add on to your work order.
Take the toilet, for instance. The bathroom is often part of the home that is unappreciated and ignored. For most homeowners, the lavatory is just seen as a utilitarian area. The toilet, nevertheless, needs to be seen as a space in your own home the place you'll be able to pamper, spoil and even handle yourself. In terms of rest room transforming projects, there's a world of prospects to make it as welcoming and comfortable as it should be. The utmost rate of interest which a credit score union can charge is 12% (12.68% APR). In apply, most credit score unions have residence enchancment loan rates of interest which are significantly lower than that. Click on here to view info on average credit union mortgage charges. And not solely that, many credit unions offer a mortgage curiosity rebate on the finish of the 12 months, making credit score union loans even more appealing. Please test with your local credit union for additional details.
So finding loads of contractors willing to work is not a problem, but what the hard part is which of them do you really want placing their work on your house?. Everyone at CHI could be very supportive. Offering great quality work is a priority to every single employee and it reveals of their work. I might highly suggest Classic Residence Enhancements for all your remodeling wants. House Improvement obtained numerous awards and nominations in its eight-season run. Notable awards and nominations embody: Golden Globe Awards , Primetime Emmy Awards , Kids' Alternative Awards , Young Artist Awards, YoungStar Awards, ASCAP Award , and many others.


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Mike Tyson was the youngest person to ever win the heavyweight championship at 20 years old. Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook at 19. Kailash Satyarthi survived an assassination attempt at 15 and won the Nobel Peace Prize by 20. There are lots of examples of "inexperienced" people doing extremely amazing things. They must have worked hard; they probably tried things and failed a lot behind closed doors. No one would call Tyson a 'book-smart' person, but he certainly understood the 'book' of boxing.
Experience Over Books
Experience always wins over book smarts; we all generally agree with this. If we want to learn how to do a backflip, chances are book knowledge won't help us much. We can read about techniques, about where to move, how to position ourselves, we can even watch others do it. Yet, for some reason, until we actually do it, there are often things we just don't understand or anticipate without experiencing it.
Many subject areas seem to rely heavily on experience. For example, try to explain what getting into a fight is like to someone who hasn't fought before. Any explanation would not likely do it justice. Yet, there is the opposite as well; think math or really anything that relies primarily on some form of cognition and imagination. Any constructs that are heavily involved with cognition and less involved with the physical senses sounds a lot more 'book-like,' doesn't it? Or does it?
What Is a Book?
A book is a bunch of words on pieces of paper. With Audible, a book is someone talking to us. With YouTube, a book is someone showing us. The point is that these are just different mediums through which we take in someone's thoughts, experiences, or expression. When someone is 'book smart,' that means they are reflecting or taking in experiences through a different medium.
Yet, it's not only passive intake. We have to think about the information critically, and we have to apply it for it to be truly learned. This is why anyone can easily read a difficult book or watch a complex video but have a very hard time understanding it. Reading a book without any thought is like watching an MMA match and thinking we can fight.
For some topics, we don't need (or want) the experience, for example, a bad encounter from a bad breakup, to accidents, injuries, disabilities, starvation, and death. In these scenarios, we don't need the experience to know it sucks. We can read, watch, listen, and empathize and strategically come up with actions based on those thoughts.
Compressed Experiences
The idea of empathy plus strategy; the ability to look at any situation; the ability to read any book and come up with scenarios as to why certain actions would or wouldn't be advantageous is really what we are referring to with 'book smarts'.
Imagine this. A baseball is heading toward our chest. It's not going fast, but it won't feel good to get hit in the chest. We decide to move out of the way and catch the ball instead of letting it hit us. The act of moving and catching is all an estimation. Before it happens, it's all made up in our minds before we act. If we have experience catching a baseball or with sports at all, it probably will come naturally. If not, we may not even attempt to catch the ball and let it fly instead.
Everything we do is a matter of using the information in our minds to predict future actions and reactions; it's all in our heads. Being 'book-smart' is when we have no direct experiences but can think about it, imagine it, and come up with strategies based on our imagination and thoughts. The main reason books don't compare to experiences is because we can't paint a picture with the same level of fidelity as the real thing. It's like a compressed version of experience. If we had read about this baseball scenario just before the actual event occurred, what's the likelihood we would've been slightly more prepared? We can't operate optimally without both.
Arguing with Experience
It's said that Mike Tyson religiously watched boxing film when he was training as a kid. He was 'reading' the book of boxing, all while training extensively. If Tyson didn't study tapes extensively, how successful would he have been?
If someone had more experience fighting than him and wanted to teach him something, how would they do it? When he's already a 20-year-old champion, why should he even listen to someone else's experiences? Assuming just showing or telling him didn't work, the key is that they'd have to find a common link or figure out what he has and hasn't experienced directly and what he knows through other book-smart mediums.
Arguing that 'they have experience' would mean nothing to Tyson. They'd have to provide experiences he can relate to and weave them into their reasoning. This is no different whether talking to an open-minded thinker a teenager going through puberty or an annoying, know-it-all boss. If we happen to run into a brick wall, we've already talked about how to deal with that…
Street-Smart Caveat
As we've alluded to, book smarts is anything in our thoughts outside of actual experience. Some like Gary V. aren't readers but are still massively successful and likely strong critical thinkers when it comes to assessing their problems. They likely have a strong ability to correlate their experiences and make predictions and conclusions from their experiences alone.
This idea of street smarts is experience plus 'our own smarts.' Normally 'book smarts' is based on someone else's thoughts and experiences; why can't it be our own? We can read our own book and analyze it over and over. So, I shamelessly include this type of 'thinking' process or introspection as book smart, but that isn't totally fair. We have to underscore that experience is the equivalent of doing. Until we do something, until we try something, we get nowhere.
Vastness of the World
There are thousands of different careers, thousands of different sports, billions of people, and thousands of religions. We simply can't experience it all. The idea that book smarts can't cut it runs contrary to this vastness as well. If experience didn't go hand in hand with book smarts, we'd be extinct by now.
If we think about most subjects despite the vastness, they all bleed into other subjects. That means when we have experience in one area, we automatically gain some level of experience in many other areas. If, for example, we have experience working as an IT support technician, there are likely a high number of jobs or careers that we can relate to. Having that small link allows us to use 'book smarts' to then move into other areas or understand other concepts.
Books Are Cheat Codes
Einstein is estimated to have taken almost 10 years to come up with the theory of relativity. Now, we can see not only the fruits of his labor, but it can be taught in a single class and summarized in a single YouTube video. We can learn in hours what it took someone else years to learn. This effect is seen time and time again over the years of human existence.
This may have something to do with why some of the most successful people in the world advocate reading a LOT– Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, etc.
So, next time you think of a book smart nerd, don't forget to include Mike Tyson and many of the other 'inexperienced' but successful people.


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When 20 year old Zubin Deyal was named this year's Commonwealth Caribbean Rhodes Scholar, there were celebrations in Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Guyana.
Deyal, was born in Barbados to a Trinidadian father and a Guyanese mother-that makes him truly a son of the Caribbean. Currently working as an economist at the Inter-American Development Bank, Deyal was elated when he was told that he was selected out of the nine candidates that applied.
In a November 21st post on his Facebook page, Deyal said
" Thanks to all of you who have helped me on this journey! I really appreciate the support you have given me and I hope to serve you and the Caribbean in whatever capacity I can."
Based on his words above, this son of the Caribbean, will truly be a shining light across the Caribbean for years to come.
Check out the Nation News' interview below.
Here is a snippet of what the Rhodes House wrote about Zubin on their website
A true Caribbean man, Zubin has lived in four countries in the region and is passionate about achieving regional sustainable development. He believes in protecting the most vulnerable members of society and spends time volunteering with Parkinson's sufferers and youth groups.
An avid sportsman, Zubin is especially fond of cricket and has held leadership roles in the sport playing for the Leeward Islands. At Oxford, he hopes to pursue Masters of Science in Economics for Development, and Financial Economics. [Source: Rhodes House]
Congrats Deyal and we wish you all the best.