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There has clearly been a growing concern over free speech on this campus, as evidenced in part by the creation of a (not College-affiliated) publication claiming to espouse free speech while the comments on its page have to be approved before being visible on its website. Many students across the nation have actually voiced similar fears that their (usually more right-leaning) views are not being heard, but is this true?
Well, what actually is free speech? When people reference free speech or freedom of speech, they are usually referring to the First Amendment right to express ideas without the fear of government interference, including censorship, retaliation or legal repercussions. The vital word in this phrase is "government," because freedom of speech does not equal freedom from social repercussions. Being heard and platformed is different from having free speech. To put it bluntly: while the government cannot silence you, your peers certainly can try.
This, of course, is an oversimplification. Over the past five years, a series of controversial speakers such as ex-Breitbart demagogue Milo Yiannopoulos and right-wing talking head Ann Coulter have had events canceled on college campuses due to widespread protest from students, which included chanting and even throwing objects during speeches. Essentially, students demonstrate how little they want these speakers at their universities. These situations are known as heckler's vetoes, which are Constitutionally illegal if they occur at a public institution, because that counts as the government canceling a speaker due to their beliefs, therefore infringing upon the right of these people to speak freely without fear of retaliation.
However, there is a stark difference between these heckler's vetoes and the institutional silencing of student voices. The heckler's veto is a technicality on college campuses. If the exact same thing were to happen to Yiannopoulos at a private university, it would be completely legal — and completely rational. Heckler's vetoes on campuses come directly from the demands of the students, the very people these institutions are supposed to serve. Additionally, in Yiannopoulos' instance, the students are protesting his rampant use of hate speech. To be clear, I understand the gravity of any sort of infringement of free speech, and how every action could be a slippery slope to the suppression of the people. Still, the cancellation of a few speaking engagements pales in both magnitude and relevance when compared to the actual, genuine intervention of the government in regards to students' rights.
I present a small fraction of an extensive history: When UC Berkeley prohibited political activities on and near campus amidst the civil rights movement and the ongoing Vietnam War, the Berkeley Free Speech Movement (FSM) was founded in order for students to be able to organize. After a non-violent protest with over 1,500 people, UC Berkeley got a new Chancellor who granted the demands of FSM. In 1969, when five students wore black armbands to school to protest the Vietnam War, the basis for the legendary Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines was conceived. This case provided the "substantial disruption" test that is still used today and protected students' rights to free speech as equal to teachers'. The next year, when people gathered to protest the same war on Kent State University's grounds, the National Guard opened fire on students in what is now seen as one of the most atrocious massacres to happen on a campus. Nine students were injured. Four died.
Now, you may be wondering: why go on a tangent about heckler's vetoes? Why does this matter? What does this have to do with the College? I want to make the distinction between social disapproval, suppression of free speech, and the nuances between the two. To students who feel as though their freedom of speech is under attack on this campus, I have to ask: Is the institution censoring your words? Do you have ideas that are actively being suppressed, or are they simply unpopular? Are you genuinely trying to advocate for free speech or are you trying to escape the social retribution you know you'll inevitably receive? Freedom of speech is an incredibly important pillar of the Constitution, but college students need to be aware of when their rights are being taken away versus when their peers simply do not want to hear what they have to say.
Ezzie Seigel '23 is a self-designed Creative Writing major with a concentration in Foreign Languages. When not playing music on WCWM or dancing lindy-hop during non-Covid times, you can likely find them in the Meridian, hanging out with the omniscient Jane. Email Ezzie at email@example.com.
Correction: a previous version of this article stated that the non-College affiliated publication in question used to approve comments before they were made visible on its website, implying that this was no longer the case. This has been amended to reflect the publication's continued policy regarding monitoring of comments as of March 22, 2021.
Correction: a previous version of the article stated that hate speech is not constitutionally protected. This is only true if it threatens violence or is a direct, personal threat.


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Kyle Kuzma was traded to the Washington Wizards this past offseason after spending the first four years of his professional career as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Any time you spend that much time with one organization, particularly your foundational years, there is a certain attachment that grows. And that attachment can make the break-up more brutal than it otherwise would've been.
Kuzma has admitted publicly over the past few weeks that the trade shocked him. Naturally, this led many to wonder whether he harbors any ill will towards his old team and teammates.
This past week Kuzma appeared on Gilbert Arenas' No Chill podcast. While on the show, he discussed a number of interesting topics – including whether there was any residual bitterness towards LeBron James and the Lakers over how things turned out.
"It's all love. All love for sure," Kuzma said.
"A couple of days after I got traded, we were hanging out, chilling or whatever. I came in as a Laker that's all I know. It was family from the jump. And even leaving, it was still family. You know getting calls or texts from Jeanie or Rob or equipment managers or people that work the front gate. Everyone is like, 'Hope you have a successful career. You're doing this and that.' So no bitterness, no nothing for sure."
In the aftermath of the trade, Kuzma made a few moves that some perceived to be shots at James. That led to a reflection of how tense their relationship occasionally was.
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But apparently all the beef talk was overblown. Kuzma seems like he's on perfectly fine terms with the Lakers, and the fact that James delivered a special parting gift to him after the trade solidifies that point.
All parties involved seem to be in a good place and happy with what transpired. Hopefully the trade ends up working out well for everyone long-term.
Related: LeBron James Gets Brutally Honest About DeMar DeRozan
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Oyo state governor Abiola Ajimobi has been accused of Destroying 167 Years Of Ibadan Tradition
"Governor Abiola Ajimobi will go down in history as a governor who because of cultural ignorance or should we political sentiment has deliberately destroyed the 167 years of Ibadan tradition following the conferment of Obaship on 21 chiefs by Oyo state,said Adeshina Akinpelu, a Yoruba group, Ibadan Maja Maja Group (IMMG).
According to him, Ibadan had an established system of succession that is not only unique but is different to what obtains in other Yoruba towns.
"Since 1850, Ibadan had established an unusual succession principle, which is quite different compared with other traditional Yoruba rulers because it alternates between two lines. Any potential candidate for Olubadan stool goes through stages of chieftaincy promotion, thus meaning that just about any male born title-holder of the metropolitan center is a potential king. That is why ascension to position of Olubadan is devoid of any rancour or crisis."
Akinpelu condemned the action of the governor who he accused of not being sincere with review of Ibadan chieftaincy, stating that the action of the governor amounts to deliberate destruction of culture and
tradition of Ibadan people.
"And for our dear governor to have not only reviewed the system but also conferred Obaship to chiefs and accelerated crowning ceremony despite two pending court cases smacked insincerity and also showed that the Governor has no regards for the judiciary. Unfortunately, this is capable of causing crisis and disunity among Ibadan sons and daughters. The action of Senator Abiola Ajimobi is one capable of
disrupting the peace that is prevalent in Ibadan and its environs."
He added: "The entire members of Ibadan Maja Maja Group, (IMMG), both home and abroad believe that there is no real Ibadan indigene who would dare venture into a tradition that has been in existence for 167 years.With this action coming from our Governor; it is very important for us as real Ibadan indigenes to launch an investigation into the indigeneship of Senator Abiola Ajimobi. The reason is that, no real or true Ibadan indigene would ever venture into a tradition that is naturally self-reformed."
Akinpelu who challenged the governor to show proof that he is truly an indigene of Ibadan.
"As youths and members of Ibadan Maja Maja Group, (IMMG), both home and abroad, we challenge Governor Abiola Ajimobi to make public the name of the village (ancestral root) where his forefathers came from.
For those of us who are real Ibadan indigenes, we have our villages (ancestral root) before coming to have compounds within Ibadan. And from the fact at our disposal, the Governor does not have a village
(ancestral root) and that his forefathers were not sons of the soil but settlers. And if our dear Governor thinks this is not true, he should make public historical proof of him being the true son of the


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Nextant Aerospace is "significantly ahead of expectations" against its target to complete 30 flightdeck upgrades by year-end on its remanufactured Bombardier Challenger 604 programme.
Although the company only inducted the 15th large-cabin business jet into its Cleveland, Ohio plant in early July, Nextant had not planned to carry out so many upgrades during the first half.
The modification programme – known as the 604XT – was launched in 2017, and involves the installation of a Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion cockpit. This is the first step in a three-phase improvement plan for the 10-seat twin, which also includes an interior revamp and performance enhancements.
US supplemental type certification (STC) for the modernised cockpit was secured in November 2018, and the first 604XT entered service in early December.
Improvements over the original Pro Line 4 flightdeck, which is facing obsolescence, include three large-format displays, touch-interactive maps with eyes-forward flight planning, synthetic vision, high-resolution topography and real-time onboard weather radar overlays.
Pro Line Fusion also meets automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast (ADS-B) out requirements, which will become compulsory in the USA from 1 January 2020 and in Europe six months later.
Nextant's 604XT programme director Steve Bruce says owners and operators of the 4,000nm (7,400km)-range aircraft see an opportunity "to trade in their obsolete avionics for a reasonably-priced 21st Century flightdeck that ensures efficient flight operations for many years to come".
The 604XT is part of Nextant's four-strong family of remanufactured business aircraft. The line-up also includes the G90XT – an upgrade of the Beechcraft King Air C90 twin-engined turboprop – and the 400XTi and 400XTe, which are remanufactured versions of the Hawker 400A/XP light business jet. The latter was launched in October as a baseline variant of the XTi, and is scheduled to obtain its STC later this year.
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Weststar wins $2.7m in precast concrete contracts
Weststar Industrial (ASX:WSI) has added a further $2.7m worth of work to its order book after winning several contracts for the supply precast walls.
The most significant contract came from the same company that awarded Weststar a small contract for The Camfield Bar located at the iconic Optus Stadium in Perth.
Weststar's Precast Australia business will supply prefabricated concrete to PACT Construction for the 17-level apartment building going up in the Perth northern suburb of Joondalup.
Precast Australia has also been awarded a contract to supply precast concrete for UWA's new Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences building.
The "EZONE" UWA building will host three science laboratories, 11 teaching rooms, a café, and office space for 150 higher degree students.
Other contracts came from Italian industrial group Salini – which is a partner on the Forrestfield to airport rail link being built in Perth, Aussie commercial builder EMCO and building services firm WBHO Infrastructure.
"We are seeing a genuine uplift in the precast market with significant works which have been out to tender for a long time finally being awarded," chief Robert Spadanuda told investors.
Weststar has locked in $33m worth of precast concrete contracts in the last nine months.
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John T. Clark's $800,000 gift expands the power of music
Sometimes a gift carries with it more than sixty years of love and music.
Such a gift is the new Wilma H. Clark Award(s), to be granted to Bachelor of Music Therapy students, thanks to the generosity of John T. Clark ('52 and DCL '10) and his family via the J.T. Clark Family Foundation.
The story of the award began on the Labour Day weekend of 1953. Twenty-two-year-old John Clark was attending an end-of-season variety show put on by the summer staff of the Algonquin Hotel in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. On stage was an attractive young woman with a beautiful alto singing voice. John grabbed his friend Gordon Dimock ('53), who was also on staff, and said, "Gordon, you have to introduce me to that person!" The attractive young woman was Wilma Hilton. The following summer, John and Wilma were married.
They made a life together for 65 years until Wilma passed away in March 2019.
"Wilma was an accomplished singer, and she loved music," John says. "In the early 1950s, she sang with the Leslie Bell Singers in Toronto and toured Canada and the US with the choir." The Leslie Bell Singers, a female choir formed from former students of Dr. Leslie Bell at Parkdale Collegiate Institute in Toronto, was, according to the Canadian Encyclopedia, "perhaps the most popular choir in Canada in the late 1940s and early 1950s," with regular airings on CBC radio and television.
In late 2018, near the end of Wilma's eight-year journey with Alzheimer's disease, she moved to the Passamaquoddy Lodge, a nursing home in St. Andrews. "Every week, a musician would come in to entertain the residents," John says. "Wilma was only there for five and a half months, and she still loved music and still sang. You could see what a difference music made to her and to all the people with dementia."
When John learned that Acadia offered a degree program in Music Therapy – unique to Eastern Canada – he and his family knew this was the right program and the right time for them to fund a new award. Through the Foundation, which John and Wilma set up in 2000 and continued funding, he has made a gift to Acadia of $800,000 in Wilma's memory. The Wilma H. Clark Award(s) will be granted to Bachelor of Music Therapy students in their third year of study who are entering into field placements, initially in multiples of $10,000.
Honouring a long tradition
The Clark family has a long tradition with Acadia. John's grandfather, William George Clark, a Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick, served on Acadia's Board of Governors for many years. He and his wife, Harriet Hannah Richardson Clark, both received honorary degrees from Acadia. John's aunt, Esther Clark Wright, graduated in 1916, and a family gift helped to establish the Esther Clark Wright Archives in the Acadia library. His father, Alden Richardson Clark, graduated in 1924 and was one of the first inductees into the Acadia Sports Hall of Fame. John's sister Nancy ('59) is also an Acadia graduate, as are his two sons, John ('78) and Jim ('83).
The family's long tradition with Acadia is also one of great generosity. John's father established two scholarships. In 2003, the Foundation contributed the entire construction costs for Acadia's first-ever college commons: Clark Commons opened in 2003 as a recreational and social hub for students. In 2013, John established a scholar-bursary in memory of his old friend and classmate Conrad (Connie) MacNeil (BA '53, BEd '54). And in 2017, he was a special guest at the summer reunion for the class of 1952, where he cut the ribbon to officially open the Clark Terrace, which is part of the Wu Welcome Centre.
To John Clark, the value of Acadia lies in its people and the relationships it fosters. "I feel that if I had not had the relationships with people I met at Acadia and the lifelong friendships I made, I would not have been able to accomplish whatever I've done," he says. "Wilma was the icing on the cake."
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introduction of our docket case management system and other initiatives. The results of these initiatives are expected to be further realised during 2012-13.
I am pleased to see, though, that the recent blitz on cases in the Supreme Court has produced a 40 per cent improvement in the clearance rate on civil matters. I again congratulate the government on its initiatives, including the $9 million allocated over four years for a new courts ICT case management system, the appointment of two acting judges and additional support staff to conduct the blitz, and a range of legislative reforms.
It is important to note that it is difficult to compare courts across jurisdictions given their variations in scope. It is even more difficult to compare the ACT, Tasmania and the Northern Territory to other jurisdictions because, as small jurisdictions, they do not have a district court level.
Mr Assistant Speaker Doszpot, I would like to go to a few comments you made at the beginning of the discussion on the MPI. In regard to the NAPLAN tests, you reiterated that the report says that the raw scores show performance above the national average in that test. You also mentioned that in the ACT we have old schools and poky rooms. I know you have left the electorate of Brindabella, but I want to remind you of the new school that has gone up there, our Namadgi School. I would just like to quote from their website:
• The physical environment is inspiring, stimulating, and environmentally friendly.
• We have fun, play and achieve.
In conclusion, let me say that the report on government services is an opportunity to recognise our successes and thank staff for their efforts and achievements. It also confirms that we are on the right track and targeting our investments to those areas under pressure and in need of additional support. Overall this is an excellent report for the ACT and confirms that taxpayers are getting good value for money when it comes to government services.
Discussion concluded.
Leave of absence
MR CORBELL (Molonglo—Attorney-General, Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations and Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development) (4.55): I move:
That leave of absence be granted to Dr Bourke for this sitting due to family reasons.
Dr Bourke is absent from the Assembly today as he is interstate attending a ceremony where his daughter, Sarah Bourke, is being awarded a John Monash Scholarship by Her Excellency the Governor-General. I am sure that other members will join with me in congratulating him and his daughter on this very significant achievement.
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AMTV: Google To Form Transhuman Utopia
This video is from Christopher Greene of AMTV, it addresses the fear of Google and Transhumanism taking over the internet and the military industrial complex. I have to admit that AMTV is a guilty pleasure, that normally I would avoid. Fear, which is a large part of what AMTV is, will always lead to hate, it is just the nature of things. Still Christopher Greene will make some solid points from time to time.
Personally, I love the idea of drones providing internet access, especially if it can be done at no or low cost. It puts people who are outside of the information highway, into the game. More information and more information coming from rural areas will only be a benefit to the world and not something to be afraid of.
I do believe that providing any government with robotic troops is a threat. It removes the human from the carnage of war and that simply will not be a positive aspect for humanity. Google will need to think long and hard what it is going to provide to a government and the outcome that product may be for Google itself and to the global world community.
The fear of Transhumanism is a bit laughable in the video but try to work around that fear. Buried within the video are items that should be considered, of course without the fear and loathing.


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Delta is stepping up its tech game, especially on the mobile app.
Speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week, Delta CEO Ed Bastian explained many of the innovations under development, including a new technology called "Parallel Reality".
Delta Expands Lyft Partnership + New "Virtual Concierge"
Since 2017, Delta and Lyft have partnered. You can earn Delta SkyMiles every time you use Lyft.
But Delta is now working with Lyft to create a "digital concierge" which will aggregate data to give you a better idea of when you need to leave the house. It will track traffic, TSA/Clear security waiting times, and how long you will need to walk to your gate to prompt you when to leave your house.
Bastian even hinted at picking up luggage in advance and delivering for you, though said this idea is more a "five-year plan" than a short-term goal:
"And then longer term, because I gave a five-year vision, is that we can use the app as far as getting bags from your home to your hotel without you having to even worry about checking in and onboard, finding bin space, and waiting at the carousel."
That would certainly be an innovation I would welcome and might make me more willing to check bags.
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As Delta seeks to broaden the reach of its SkyMiles currency beyond flights, it is working with airport concessioners to allow payment for product with SkyMiles via the Delta app.
Let me pop your balloon right here: you're probably going to get a terrible value for your miles in such transactions.
"Customized" Airport Monitors ("Parallel Reality")
Delta showcased new technology at CES that will allow up to 100 people to receive individualized information from the same airport monitor at the same time.
Yes, I'm baffled too.
Teka Perry, a tech writer, explained it in this way:
The demo I saw at CES 2020 allowed up to 100 people to view personalized images—each seeing their own name and flight information in their language of choice—but Thompson says the technology can accommodate thousands of simultaneous viewers. Travelers scan their boarding passes—it's an opt-in system—and then cameras follow their movements around the terminal to ensure that when they look at a display, they see a personalized message.
The technology will be unrolled at Detroit (DTW) this summer. Bastian added:
"It will personalize what you need to know relative to your trip, how much time do you have to board."
He also called it science fiction…indeed. Delta explains the new technology here.
Virtual Queuing
Delta (and other airlines like United) already have app notifications when boarding for your flight starts. But what if you received a personalized notification when your seat was boarding?
That is coming to the Delta app next month. Bastian further explained:
"We will push notify you when it's time for your plane to board, and that's helpful but to a point and what we want to do is be able to push notify you when your individual seat is boarding so you know when you have to be there."
The goal will be to eliminate crowding in the gate area and take the stress out of boarding.
Biometric Boarding will also be expanding.
I'm very intrigued by the parallel reality monitors coming to DTW (and admittedly a little spooked), but that last innovation–virtual queuing–is really a solid innovation. To know exactly when it is time to board will take a lot of stress off me, especially during rolling delays. Kudos to Delta for its many impressive technology innovations.


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Love Your Melon may have started out as a simple class project but the social enterprise is quickly gaining attention both in the USA and around the world.
And it's not hard to see why. The apparel brand is appealing to the masses with their mission. Not only do they aim to put a hat on every child battling cancer in America, they also give 50% of their profits to help fight pediatric cancer.
With fans including Kirsten Bell, Mila Kunis and Justin Bieber the brand has gone from strength to strength in the last six years. To date, Love Your Melon has given over 146,000 beanies to children battling cancer and donated over 4.6 million dollars to non-profit partners.
We caught up with co-founder Zachary Quinn to find out more about the fantastic work the brand is doing and their plans for the future.
Where did the idea for your company come from?
Love Your Melon started in 2012 in an entrepreneurship class at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was my first day on campus and I met Brian Keller, who became my friend and co-founder.
We were put in charge of starting a business that could turn a profit by the end of the semester. We started with the idea of making fashion-focused beanies and decided we also wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. We landed on helping children battling cancer and the correlation with our beanies was perfect as these kids need warm hats when they lose their hair due to cancer treatment.
We began with a "buy one, give one" model to give our beanies to children in hospitals with each purchase, and it took off from there. Once we surpassed our goal of giving one hat for every child battling cancer in America, we set a new goal of giving one million dollars to pediatric cancer research and providing immediate support to children and their families. To date, we have given over 4.6 million dollars to the fight against pediatric cancer and over 146,000 hats to children battling cancer.
Why do you think your company has been successful?
Consumers are drawn to our products for their style, quality and mission. Every product is made in the USA with high-quality materials, which creates jobs here in the United States and emphasizes our value of community. The products are warm, durable and fashionable. They also have a clear mission and story behind them, which draws people in and invites them to be a part of something that makes a difference.
What has been your biggest achievement to date?
Over the holiday season this past year, we hit our biggest goal to date by generating enough to give $1 million to our nonprofit partners in just six days. This was distributed to incredible partners who are conducting top-notch pediatric oncology research and providing support programmes for children and families battling cancer. We cannot wait to continue making an even bigger impact this year.
What's been the biggest challenge?
Retaining funding to purchase inventory for the next season is difficult as we give away fifty percent of profit. We have banking partners that have helped to alleviate this challenge.
What's your team structure like?
We have a team of 30 talented individuals and it continues to grow. Our employees work on different teams to ensure that every area of the company runs smoothly.
What traits do you look for in new hires?
We love bringing on individuals who are enthusiastic, flexible and full of ideas. Teams work well when we bring on individuals who are able to brainstorm and collaborate well.
What advice would you give to someone starting a business?
I would tell them to go for it and give it their all. Starting a business and working in the startup realm is an exciting journey with many ups and downs, but it is always worthwhile.
What's your ultimate ambition?
To inspire others to create the changes they want to see in the world and make a difference in the lives of others. This can be done by speaking, creating, inventing and many other ways.
What's the one thing you wish people knew about your business?
Many people know about our mission to improve the lives of children battling cancer, but we also want to emphasize the fact that all of our products are made here in the USA. We hold American manufacturing as a top priority, creating high-quality products while supporting jobs here in the United States.
What does the future hold for your company?
We are now partnering with many brands, causes and individuals through our custom programme, and we are also in retail stores across the country through our wholesale programme. These programmes allow others to be a part of Love Your Melon with co-branded, single branded or wholesale beanies, and our future growth will focus on these programmes. We're also continuing to expand our giving by providing hats to children battling cancer all across the world and funding nonprofits internationally.


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- The French ethical committee stated that the inability of people with cancer to access medical cannabis is not justifiable on an ethical level.
In a press release the French body for the fight against cancer advocates an ethical approach to the issue of access to these types of therapies.
The pronouncement came after a 27-year-old girl diagnosed with cancer resorted "secretly" to using medical cannabis that recommended a close one.
Her story tells that after being treated with all kinds of heavy treatments, she faces daily chronic pains that the medical team could not cope with, after which she was given various analgesics and opiates.
Before this panorama, an acquaintance of the young woman suggested him to resort to cannabis in its different forms of consumption. This last observation brought relaxation and relief to their different conditions. Such as improvement in your appetite, induction of sleep and said by your neighbors, a better quality of life.
"However, the illicit nature of this consumption exposes sick people willing to seek various risks, including the judicial, for a use that allows them to improve their quality of life," says the committee.
With this case, the committee faces a particular question: the inability of people with cancer to be treated with cancer to improve their quality of life can not be ethically justified.
Data: The Ethics and Cancer Committee is an independent consultative body created by the League Against Cancer Association. It is composed of a panel of experts who can deal with "any question of ethical order in relation to cancer pathology.
"The ethical committee and cancer proposed to examine, restricting its analysis in the medical context: an interest in the use of cannabis to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life, and the risks related to this type of consumption in the current context", announces the statement.
Current context
Although France is one of the countries with the highest consumption rates in Europe, the country has one of the most repressive policies regarding the consumption of the entire continent.
Access to cannabis-based drugs such as Sativex, Dronabinol and Marinol, which in theory are legal to use, have been stopped because of a disagreement in prices between the pharmaceutical and the health system.
When carrying out the corresponding studies, the Committee reviewed a complete report of the National Academy of Sciences, engineers and doctors published in 2017 in the United States where the effects of health with the use of cannabis were analyzed.
"Specifically in cancer, the study indicates that there is conclusive or substantial evidence that cannabinoids are effective for the treatment of chronic pain in adults and as an antiemetic for the treatment of nausea in chemotherapy."
The committee recommended establishing a specific regulatory framework for therapeutic use and recommended some non-smoked or mixed with tobacco forms as the most favorable. Likewise, it undertakes to provide a preliminary report at the end of the year in order to define a legal framework that can be used to regulate access.
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The day we had picked arrived and as I readied my camera and stuffed our water bottles into our bags, I stepped out of our house to do a last-minute weather check. As I opened the door, I was greeted by a blast of hot, I mean really hot, September air. It was definitely end-of-summer shorts and tee-shirt weather. By the time we arrived in New York, the heat had intensified. We saw that each container had a number and that the program we were given told us what exhibit we'd find in each of the containers. Some showed portraits, others landscapes, and a few had the works of students who were studying photography in school. As I said, it was blistering hot as we entered the first container. But not nearly as hot as it was inside! I tried my best to spend a little time looking at each piece between gulps of water from my bottle which, by now, was growing warmer by the minute. As you know, warm water does not quench one's thirst. Meanwhile, my wife opted to remain outside the container, where at ninety degrees it was actually cooler than the one hundred plus temperature inside the "photo oven." After attempting to work my way through a couple more of the photo tombs, I joined my wife and we set out in search of a solution, the most obvious of which was to get back in our car and head home. We spotted a large tent with people who were seated and watching some sort of lecture. We found a couple of seats and noticed that the tent was being cooled to some extent by three large fans which were effective in circulating the stifling air. The speaker was an Adobe rep who was demonstrating the power of the new Lightroom Mobile software. A few audience members were actually awake while others appeared to be either sleeping or had passed out from the heat and were awaiting the arrival of EMS vehicles bringing medical help.
I will spare you any further details. That was our last Container Show experience. However, several times since we have gone shopping in the Container Store near our home. It's fully air-conditioned and it's a real pleasure picking out containers which we lovingly pay for steeped in the knowledge that we have just purchased an item which contains nothing!


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Jaime Miranda speaks at the UN's High-Level Political Forum, July 2022
Jaime Miranda, Distinguished Fellow, spoke at the 2022 UN High-Level Political Forum (5-15 July) where the theme was 'Building back better from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) while advancing the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development'. Jaime's belief is that 'we all have our stories of sorrow… but collective suffering sparks resilience. There are many challenges and opportunities'.
Jaime is also co-chair of the Independent Group of Scientists for 2023 Global Sustainable Development Report.
Watch the video of the High-level Political Forum 2022, 1st meeting on the Forum's website and Jaime's presentation is at 02:18:30


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In the face of many stories of flagrant abuse of office, massive corruption at all levels of government, and rampant cases of gross indiscipline among members of the political class, many Nigerians are earnestly awaiting a Messiah who will ascend to Aso Rock, wave a magic wand, and completely rid Nigeria of all our ills, especially corruption. Unfortunately, this will never happen. A super human leader is the stuff of science fiction and Greek mythology – not a part of contemporary political leadership.
Addressing the ills of contemporary Nigeria, which is the object of our programs in VISIONigeria, requires individual Nigerians to take individual initiatives and make personal changes that will culminate in a demand -by the electorate- for a change at all levels. This is our strategy in VISIONigeria
We are convinced that having a Messiah in Aso Rock is an untenable proposition. Not only is none forthcoming – but even if one came, Nigerians will be too eager to break ranks with him/her. Having been denied true leadership in recent times, many Nigerians will not be able to recognize one if they saw it. Any critical analysis of successive civilian and military Nigerian governments will show that we have not been lucky. Not even the Buhari-Idiagbon regime or the short-lived government of Murtala Mohammed can provide comfort to our aching souls in our desire for good government.
No Hope For a Messiah
The political process -as it is set up today makes it impossible for well meaning Nigerians to get to positions of leadership. The soap opera in Anambra State is a classic example of the Nigerian political process. Such a fetid and corrupt process cannot beget a saint. Hence, we are tempted to say that the Messiah will never get to Aso Rock. The electoral process is so debased it will corrupt almost every aspiring politician – even before the voting starts.
Even if a Messiah happens to slip through the political process with his/her integrity still intact, it would be difficult for such a politician to bring about any messianic change to the status quo. Niccolo Machiavelli reminds us in The Prince that those who benefit from extant order usually try to frustrate a new way of thinking. Think about all the fat cats in the parastatals, universities, Police and Armed Forces, and all other facets of Nigeria's public service who are used to getting by with indiscipline. How do we expect our Messiah to face up to all these principalities and powers alone?
To make matters worse, Nigerians have become averse to exercising their franchise. Those who still vote, choose not to get involved in the political process until four years later when its time to vote again. It is almost as if we cast our votes and feel that there is nothing else for us to do until the next elections. In spite of this, the worst group is still the 31%* of registered voters who choose not to vote, because they claim that the votes are rigged. We join Louis L'Amour in affirming that 'to make democracy work, we must be a nation of participants, not simply observers. One who does not vote has no right to complain'. If you do not vote, please refrain from complaining or hoping for a Messiah.
YOU are the Messiah
The time has come for us to rise and demand accountability from our representatives. This should start from the Ward levels through the local council offices to the States and up to Aso Rock. Instead of passively waiting for Messiahs, it is time for active individual initiative. Every person must take an active interest in the work of our representatives – at all levels. In addition to individually watching our Reps, we need to set up or join watchdog organizations to constantly monitor the conduct of every representative and make this widely known to the electorate even before the next elections. The organized private sector should provide leadership in this regard. Government is not a body above us all, but rather ourselves. As American President Franklin D. Roosevelt reminded the people, we should "never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a president and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country". Each voter is the Messiah. Our destiny is in our votes. If we accept this, then we will never allow others to invalidate our votes, our destiny.
Siblings, let us stop this lazy practice of hoping for a messiah. Hope is not a strategy. If we want a messiah we have to make it happen. One messiah will not heal the land. We need 130 million messiahs. We are all messiahs. So let's stop waiting for the messiah. Let's start being messiahs.
From "The VISION" Vol.1 Issue 3. To access other essays, please visit "The VISION"


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In sailing lore, albatross—like the ones that have been following Falkor—are generally considered good omens. But for those of us trying to study whales we haven't been so sure. We've had good weather the last week or so, but only spied one whale and one dolphin. However, the lack of whales hasn't caused our spirits to sink, in part because the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument is a paradise for watching seabirds. They can be mesmerizing to observe as they fly and feed, but these birds also tell us something about the connections between the sea surface and the topography we're mapping hundreds or thousands of meters down.
Two species of albatross (black-footed and Laysan) are common denizens of these Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. They are joined by about 20 other bird species commonly sighted, many of which, like the albatross, breed here. Each day, from our perch on the monkey deck, we've been able to watch thousands of birds scour the ocean for prey. Some have even visited the ship, like the red-footed boobies that perch lazily on Falkor's mast—to the dismay of the captain and crew because the birds like to "repaint" the deck below them.
All these birds depend on the ocean for their food—mainly fish, but some also target squid or dead animals, and sadly, many also end up eating humans' trash. Anyone who has fished in the ocean knows it's hard to find fish. This raises the question of how millions of seabirds find enough food to survive on and feed their chicks. Surprisingly, it may have a lot to do with the topography of the bottom of the ocean.
Seabirds go where the fish are, and likewise, the fish go where their food is. It varies a lot, but small fish of the size that seabirds are likely to eat generally feast on smaller fish and zooplankton. One of the best places for them to find this type of prey is around underwater mountains, or seamounts, which often are associated with upwelling currents that bring some food toward the surface.
Much like how mountain ranges on land create their own microclimates by redirecting air currents, seamounts and other large bathymetric features redirect ocean currents and create their own microenvironments under the sea. Currents can sweep nutrient-rich waters up a seamount's flanks to shallow waters, fueling the growth of more food that's in easy reach of surface-feeding animals, leading to their congregation en masse.
In addition, vertical cylindrical currents called Taylor columns can also develop over seamount summits, moving like slow-motion tornadoes and concentrating nutrients. These currents may swirl food to the surface organisms, and also keep it around long enough that some eventually rains down to the depths around the seamount, nourishing the deep-sea ecosystems there.
We think we may already have witnessed the effects of food-concentrating currents at a spot called Turnif Seamount, where we found an abundance of seabird activity as we mapped around the summit. Turnif is unique compared to its neighbors because it has a large, flat-topped, shallow summit area, or bank. Birds were most concentrated near the bank's drop off, and it is quite possible that they are there because this feature is enhancing upwelling and/or those cylindrical currents.
While we'd have to carry out more detailed oceanographic studies to prove these currents exist, we can take heed of the challenge given to us by our native Hawaiian presenter during a pre-cruise cultural briefing. He asked us to keep our eyes, ears, and minds open to the signs nature may provide to us in this special place. Even without the fancy seafloor mapping technology and modern navigational aides we have on board, you could tell from the increased bird activity alone that there must be something different below. Perhaps these bird congregations were once used to aid navigation, or to guide fishermen to a welcome meal.
Regardless, what we're seeing is just one more example of why seafloor topography is not just a curiosity; it helps us understand how things like ocean currents and upwelling affect fish aggregations, seabirds, and even whales. This is why the mapping work done during this cruise is so important. It provides information that helps us better understand, and better manage, the important biological, geological, and ecological features in the monument.
Until next time, aloha once again from the monkey deck.


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Sunday 22 January 2017
RE-UPLOAD: Chris & Cosey - Paard Van Troje, Den Haag, The Netherlands - xx.xx.1986 (Flac)
Excellent FM broadcast. Thanks to FREDHEADSET for sharing this recording. Recorded and broadcasted by VPRO Radio for the program Spleen.
Exact date unknown but probably June 1986
Chris & Cosey are a band formed in 1981, consisting of partners Chris Carter and Cosey Fanni Tutti, both previously members of industrial music pioneers Throbbing Gristle.
When Throbbing Gristle broke up in 1981, Carter and Tutti signed with Rough Trade Records and began recording as Chris & Cosey. They recorded four albums for the label using electronics, sampling, Cosey's vocals and cornet playing. In 1983, they formed their own independent record label Creative Technology Institute (aka CTI) to release more experimental works and collaborations. The first CTI projects, Elemental 7 and European Rendezvous, were released through Cabaret Voltaire's DoubleVision label.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the duo worked with a number of independent labels such as Nettwerk (Canada), Play It Again Sam (Belgium), Staalplaat (Netherlands), and Wax Trax! (USA), and World Serpent Distribution (UK). In 1992, for artistic and health reasons, the duo stopped touring and concentrated on studio work. They returned to performing live in 1998, documented on the Union album.
They have collaborated with such artists as Monte Cazazza, Coil, Current 93, John Duncan, Erasure, Eurythmics, Boyd Rice, and Robert Wyatt. Their 1988 Core album is a collection of such collaborations.
Line up
Cosey Fanni Tutti - vocals, keyboards, electronics, trumpet
Chris Carter - keyboards, keyboards, electronics
From this same gig, the song "Talk To Me" ended up as a track on the 1987 Belgian live LP "Action".
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01 Shiver
02 Do Or Die
03 Haunted Heroes
04 Love Cuts
Another one from the box of old tapes !
Chris And Cosey
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Puppies are fantastic and having them is a great addition to your family. But having your own new puppy can be a lot of work (trust us). When it comes to housetraining, walking, getting them to sleep when you want them to, or just chewing on things they shouldn't, puppies can be a ton of work. Here are some tips to get you on the right path
Socialize Them
Socialization is necessary to help your pup develop into a lovely full grown dog. Exposing him or her to a large variety of people, places and experiences early on is key, but make sure to watch their reactions and move slowly. The purpose of this exercise to make sure they are non reactive to most things. Different dogs will be reactive to certain things over others, but there are some commonalities. Fireworks, barking, traffic, loud banging noises among others will make your dog react quickly, but over time they will acclimate to these stimuli. Make sure not to do it too quickly
Constant exercise is crucial to your pup's mental and physical well being. This will likely be difficult to start with, especially with younger dogs, but this is a KEY aspect of socialization and behavioural training. Bring some good treats along (high value if possible) and make sure you let them know what it is they're being rewarded for. Praise lots when they do something good, but avoid too much negative interaction when they misbehave. Be firm but not overly firm. They'll get the idea
Train Them Early
Start training them as soon as they get used to their new home. You should start with the basics, which can be found in our other article but feel free to find other sources too. You could try taking them to puppy classes, as these tend to work wonders in earlier years of their puppyhood. One other thing you could do is hire a personal puppy trainer (only if it is really needed as it could end up very expensive)
Stop Bad Behaviours
When your puppy is young, it's so easy to let them get away with murder. This is something lots of dog owners struggle with but it's crucial to their development to learn boundaries. It is so much easier to train a puppy (tough as that can be) than to untrain one fully grown big dog. If they're jumping too much, stop them, if they're nipping at you, stop it immediately and make sure they know that behaviour is not tolerable
Stay Consistent For Best Results
The most valuable thing to take from this is consistency is key. You have to teach them through a constant routine to ensure they understand the world around them. Dogs are extremely intelligent creatures and will understand how they're supposed to behave if rules are properly laid out for them to follow. They will come to understand how to bend these rules too, so stay firm when disciplining them


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Shown on the floors of CES last week, products can raise or lower your body temperature and make walking more comfortable.
Appliances large and small were showcased as part of CES 2020 last week, the larger of the pack on exhibit at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Voxx International's SOLO (Save Our Loved Ones) life sensing technology can be used to alert a driver if they've left a child or pet behind in a vehicle.
Big changes are ahead for CES in the years ahead with the arrival of the West Hall at the Convention Center, other new venues and MSG Sphere at The Venetian.
In the first year that CES is permitting sex tech companies to show their products, one company went a step further by hosting workshops where small groups could build those products themselves.
Much of the technology at CES 2020 that promised to digitize city landscapes centered on the transportation sector.
With no real breakout products, it's difficult not to think of this year's edition as more incremental than innovative. But here's a look back at this year's show.
The largest trade show in Las Vegas involved 11 venues, 4,500 companies, 1,100 speakers and 12 bottles of Anacin.
Tiësto's night was at once chill and bubbly, and we speak of course of the sparkling beverage he was promoting.
Stanley Liu, 16, won for a product that uses blood to diagnose diseases in under four minutes
Primary contractor Freeman employs about 1,700 people to clear out Las Vegas' largest annual trade show. The Las Vegas Convention Center must be clear by Monday.
Looking to take some of the pain out of navigating what will be 4.6-million-square-feet of convention space, The Boring Co. is constructing an underground people mover system.
This week, exhibitors at CES have shown off robots designed to assist seniors who are "aging in place" in their own homes and communities.
Panelists and entrepreneurs from a wide range of fields shared their thoughts and ideas at a CES session called "The Next Generation of Sports Tech is Here."
The proposed breakup of big tech comes to the forefront as consumers are concerned about freedom of speech and companies' accumulation of power, said Zach Graves at Lincoln Network.


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DOJ's latest case against encryption: It helps child predators
The Justice Department's latest arguments against encryption, presented at a summit in Washington Friday, focus on child predators and take aim at only certain kinds of data.
Why it matters: This isn't the first salvo in the encryption debate — it wasn't even the first last week — but it does show how Attorney General William Barr plans to make the case for "back doors" in encryption, a case law enforcement agencies have tried and failed to win since the 1990s.
Driving the news: Law enforcement officials have long argued that when tech firms use secure encryption methods, police and intelligence agencies can't access potential evidence even when they have a warrant.
- Cryptographers and security experts note that there's no way to weaken encryption for the FBI without weakening it for everyone else — including hackers, thieves and foreign spies.
The arguments made at the Friday summit offer some new twists to the debate.
Child exploitation is the new terrorism: Under former FBI Director James Comey, the last DOJ official in charge of making the case against encryption, the main argument was that encryption enabled terrorism. Friday's summit shifted the argument to child predators.
- Multiple officials noted that 90% of submissions to a child exploitation tip line, used by tech companies to notify authorities of misuse of their platforms, came from Facebook. If Facebook began to use strong encryption practices, authorities would lose some of that visibility.
Changing the debate: Barr is explicitly narrowing his case for limiting encryption to chat apps and data at rest (i.e. data sitting on a hard drive). But encryption is also important for "data in transit" — it's what prevents eavesdroppers from capturing banking or e-commerce transactions.
- Focusing on data at rest and messages is an implicit admission by the government that implementing workarounds to encryption is inherently dangerous — and not needed when there's an alternative, like sending a warrant to a bank or retailer.
- Risk management is a more mature way to view the encryption debate than the overconfident approach the DOJ has taken in the past. Officials have previously argued that weakening encryption brings no additional risk — FBI Director Christopher Wray made that argument at the summit — but no recognized expert is known to agree with that assertion.


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What are my special features?
Cobnuts are cultivated hazelnuts and the Kentish Cobnut is one of the most popular varieties. Kentish Cobnuts have a medium-large oval shaped nut, are crunchy in texture and have a mildly sweet flavour. Cobnuts are sold fresh and green when they ripen during August to October, and brown and dry for the rest of year.
What is my history?
The cultivation of hazelnuts in Britain dates back to at least the 16th Century. The Kentish Cobnut was first called Lambert's Filbert – a Filbert is distinguished from a cobnut in that its husk is longer than the nut.
The Kentish Cobnut is thought to have been introduced around 1830 and the Sevenoaks to Maidstone district of West Kent is the main area of cobnut production. The ragstone rock within the area produces a free-draining fertile soil with a neutral pH that seems to be particularly favourable for hazelnut production. In 1913, there were about 3,000 ha. of hazelnuts being grown in orchards or "plats" as they are known, within the county of Kent.
Why am I forgotten?
The decline of the Kentish Cobnut was closely linked to the decline in the area's hop growing. The cobnuts and hops both ripened around the same time and the cobnuts were often picked by the hop pickers (largely for their own consumption).
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Researchers from U-M, Cornell University, and the Nairobi Play project studied the social and cultural effects of computer science classes. The researchers found that computer science classes can encourage children to work together overcome cultural barriers. Kentaro Toyama, a professor in the School of Information, was part of the team.
The researchers interviewed and observed children from a Kenyan refugee camp as they participated in an introductory computer science class. Students from different countries and ethnic groups were asked to work together to create video games. Through the creation process, children learned to address and overcome conflict in a constructive way.


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Amazing trip!
Great opportunity to discover Portugal and two of Africa's most diverse destinations! Visit Lisbon and Porto, Portugal, Windhoek, Namibia and Cape Town in one trip from Frankfurt, Germany from €485!
While little in size, Portugal is a country packed with vibrant culture, rich history, welcoming people and natural beauty. Be amazed by the blue tiles, narrow streets and monuments of Lisbon!
Get skip-the-line tickets for Lisbon's top attractions HERE >>
Get skip-the-line tickets for Porto's top attractions HERE >>
The stunning Namibian landscapes attract people from all over the world and hardly anyone leaves the country without a strong determination to explore this incredibly beautiful nature once again. Visit Fish River Canyon and Etosha National Park! You just have to experience it yourself and encourage others to go on a trip of a lifetime!
Go to Destination Fly4free: Namibia to find out more and start planning your trip with Lonely Planet's travel guide >>
South Africa is a large, diverse and incredibly beautiful country with breathtaking natural views! This is the place where the Indian Ocean meets the Atlantic giving life to diverse sea creatures! You will find there almost 3 000 kilometres of coastline and massive geodiversity. Expect to find here majestic animals such as rhinos, elephants, buffalos, lions, leopards and great white sharks, as well as diverse plant life and indigenous forests.
To find out more about South Africa check Destination Fly4free: South Africa >> and start planning your trip with Lonely Planet's travel guide >>
Travel dates:
February – October 2019
Sample dates:
Feb 27 – Mar 2 – Mar 13 – Mar 18 – Mar 21
To check more dates for Portugal – Namibia / South Africa – Portugal, Click Here
For Windhoek – Cape Town or Johannesburg: Almost daily availability.
Please keep in mind that the routing quite flexible so you can change the number of days you spend in each destination at your will.
Frankfurt – Lisbon – Windhoek – Cape Town – Porto – Frankfurt
How to book:
Follow the links below.
Baggage policy:
Ryanair: One personal item per passenger.
TAAG and Air Namibia: One cabin bag and one piece of checked baggage per passenger.
Sample reservation:
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Lisbon – Windhoek /Cape Town – Porto >>>
We encourage you to stay at Arebbusch Travel Lodge with reasonable rates and very good reviews. Set in large grounds by the dry Arebbusch River, Arebbusch Travel Lodge is 5 km from central Windhoek. There are outdoor pools with sun terraces, and free parking near the rooms. Located in buildings overlooking the garden, each spacious room offers air conditioning, a fridge and private bathroom. Some have pool views and a furnished terrace. Featuring a fireplace, the restaurant serves traditional African cuisine and a hot and cold buffet breakfast. Meals can also be taken on the terrace overlooking a pond with fountain, and a communal braai barbecue and bar are provided.
In Cape Town we encourage you to stay in 4* NH Cape Town The Lord Charles with excellent reviews. Featuring views of the Helderberg Mountains and False Bay, this hotel is only a 20-minute drive from Cape Town International Airport. It has 2 swimming pools and 3 tennis courts. Guests can enjoy free WiFi access throughout the hotel. Rooms are spacious and have elegant furnishings. They come equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and include a private bathroom with luxury amenities. Some include a private terrace that opens onto the landscaped garden. At the Garden Terrace guests can enjoy hot breakfasts and buffet dinners made from locally sourced ingredients. The Lord Charles boasts a well-stocked wine cellar and has a pub. The hotel also provides regular shuttle service to popular shopping centres and entertainment areas in and around Cape Town.
In Porto we encourage you to stay in Casa Velha Guesthouse with excellent reviews. Providing free WiFi, this property is set in Porto, within a 17-minute walk of Alameda Shopping. Popular points of interest nearby include Estadio do Dragao, Sao Joao General Hospital and City Market Bolhao.
Car Rentals:
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Chocolate Ice Cream:
Rich and decadent Chocolate Ice Cream, with swirls of sustainably sourced cocoa. Package contains T'T's take on Chocolate Ice Cream Treat. Inside is one shelf-stable ice cream infused with CBD extract made with sustainably produced organic cocoa and Chocolate. All ingredients are responsibly and sustainably sourced certified organic all-natural non-GMO inputs, we pride ourselves in looking for the best in ingredients so you can recognize the inputs.
Ingredients: Sugar, Salt, Eggs, Milk, Heavy Cream, Vanilla Extract, Cocoa, bittersweet chocolate.
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Comparison is the thief of joy (Theodore Roosevelt)
"There are people worse off than me". We encounter this mantra often. So say those who believe they are being humble, generous, even helpful or honourable? But are they? What are the consequences for these people, for their families and communities, when that is a prevailing attitude or belief system? Perhaps it is not whether … Read more


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One week after the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, the candidates' running mates are about to face off for the first time at Longwood University in Virginia. What's the format of the event?
The VP debate will be structured a bit differently than the presidential debate. According to the Commission on Presidential Debates, the hour-and-a-half event will consist of nine segments, each lasting about 10 minutes. Those segments will all open with a question, which both candidates have two minutes to answer. The remaining six minutes or so will be devoted to followup questions and to a back and forth between Mike Pence and Tim Kaine.
For comparison, the Trump/Clinton debate at Hofstra University was also 90 minutes, but it consisted of six 15 minute segments, so the VP debate will be attempting to work through more material in the same amount of time.
Like the presidential debate, though, the vice presidential debate will also be presented without commercial interruption. You have plenty of ways to watch it, as it will air on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, ABC, NBC, Fox, and C-SPAN.
The stakes for the VP debate are not quite as high as they were for Trump and Clinton's first encounter on Monday, but since there is only one vice presidential debate, these two candidates only have this chance to make an impression on voters. And because both presidential candidates are up there in years, Hillary Clinton being 68 and Donald Trump being 70, some extra scrutiny has been placed on Mike Pence and Tim Kaine in the past few weeks.
The moderator of the vice presidential debate will be CBS News' Elaine Quijano. This is her first time moderating a debate, and she is also the first Asian American to do so. All questions will be chosen by her and her alone, with none of the questions being seen beforehand by the Commission on Presidential Debates or by either campaign.
Unlike September 26th's event, this time both of the candidates on stage will have gone through debate prep. According to ABC News, both Pence and Kaine have been preparing extensively for Tuesday night, taking time off the campaign trail to hold mock sessions.


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Guide to Writing a Good Eulogy
Giving a eulogy is considered a huge honour for many people. It suggests that they played a meaningful role in the life of the person who has passed away, and have a valuable insight into the life that person lived.
If you have been asked to deliver a eulogy at a loved one's funeral, here is our guide to writing a good eulogy.
What is a eulogy?
A eulogy, also known as a funeral speech, is a loving way for someone close to the deceased to pay their respects during the ceremony. The speech typically reflects on the life and achievements of the person who has died, paying tribute to their personality and memory.
Who gives a eulogy at a funeral?
Anybody can deliver a eulogy at a funeral service, but it is usually a family member – spouse, partner, child, grandchild – or close friend of the deceased.
How long should a eulogy be?
A good eulogy is usually between 3-5 minutes long, but can be as long as 10 minutes. This should be more than enough time to include everything you want to say about your loved one, but not so long that you risk losing people's attention.
Types of eulogy
Eulogies are very unique. They will depend not only on the person who has died, but also the person writing the speech. There are lots of types of eulogy but these are considered the most common:
- Sentimental – If you were close with the person who has died, you may wish to include heart-felt memories and stories which capture the personality of the deceased.
- Biographical – If you didn't know the person that well, or you would prefer to keep the eulogy more fact-based, you may wish to include more of a biographical overview of their life.
- Sentimental biography – Some people will choose to go for a mixture of the above, fact-based with personal stories or anecdotes scattered throughout.
What should a eulogy include
Depending on what type of eulogy you want to write, you may wish to include any of the following information:
- Date and place of birth
- Where they went to school
- Their close family members
- How they met their spouse or partner
- Qualifications, awards or personal accolades
- A quote from their favourite poem, song or book
- Notable community or charitable contributions
- Clubs and society memberships
- Military service ranking
How to write a eulogy
If you are writing a eulogy for a loved one and struggling to know where to begin, here is a rough outline of how you could approach it:
- Talk with close friends and family – Reminiscing with family and friends can be a good way to share stories and reflect on the life of the deceased.
- List key points – Spend some time listing all the stories, memories and thoughts that best represent the person's life, and that you think would work well in their eulogy.
- Decide on the tone – A eulogy doesn't have to be sad or formal, the best speeches will use a tone that reflects the personality of the deceased. Don't be afraid to add humour if you think it's appropriate, just make sure it won't offend anybody.
- Organise your thoughts – You want to make sure your eulogy makes sense and that the audience can easily follow along. For that reason we suggest organising your facts and ideas so that they have a logical flow. It doesn't have to be chronological, it could start from the present and work backwards (reverse chronological), or follow a specific theme.
- Start writing – This may seem like the hardest step, but once you have decided on your tone, outline and key points, then the writing process will feel much less overwhelming.
- Keep it brief – You'll likely find you have lots to say about your loved one. If possible, try not to make the eulogy too long. You risk losing the sentiment of the speech and also the congregation may find it easier to get distracted.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help – If you are struggling, there are always people who can help you. A close friend or family members, even your funeral director, can be good to turn to.
- Practice, practice, practice – The more you practice, the easier it'll be on the day. You don't have to memorise it word for word, but it's good to familiarise yourself with the eulogy ahead of the ceremony.
How to deliver a eulogy
As with any public speaking, there are a few "rules" which will help you deliver a great eulogy:
- Speak slowly – You may have the urge to rush through the speech, especially if you're feeling nervous, but try and speak slowly so the audience can understand what you're saying. Take a few deep breaths before you begin.
- Take pauses – A eulogy is an emotional speech so there will likely be some moments that deserve a moment of silence to allow the audience to take it in, or even laugh if there is humour in it.
- Give people eye contact – This will help involve the audience and make them feel like an important part of the speech.
- Try not to fidget – It can be really distracting for people listening, so try and stand still. If you are a fiddler then move away anything that might tempt you i.e. a pen or piece of paper.
How to start a eulogy
Even if most people in the audience know you, start by introducing who you are and your relation to the deceased. It can also be a good time to acknowledge the guests in attendance, especially if they have travelled from a distance to be there.
How to end a eulogy
End your eulogy with a brief goodbye statement. This doesn't have to be some big, elaborate line, just something simple that acknowledges that the deceased will be missed.
For more information about the day of the funeral, please contact your local funeral home
What to wear to a funeral
If you have never attended a funeral before, deciding what to wear can be difficult.
Compare Cremation Funeral Services
Cremation services usually involve a gathering of family and friends and a cremation committal to say goodbye to a loved one.
Letting people know
Picking up the telephone to tell close family or complete strangers such as an employer about the death is usually difficult.
Further Reading: Arranging a funeral
Read about how funerals are arranged and what services you can expect to get.


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This handmade 5" x 7" note card features a graduation cap with a real gold-toned tassel and a diploma tied with a red ribbon on a star embossed silver background. Large text is in sans serif font and UEB embossed braille reads "Congratulations" on the front and the inside reads "So happy to share in the excitement of your day! Best wishes for your next adventure!" The coordinating envelope closes with double-sided tape. Each card is handcrafted so there will be slight variations between cards.
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Green & White will be more interesting for everyone if we can all share news from the industry.
Imagine how innovative this process is: people in the industry right on the front-lines of where News is happening report it here, and from here it will travel instantly across everyone's PCs.
You will have more first-hand knowledge, you will be able to make your decisions better and faster.
Sounds like a noble vision, but it needs your support to make it happen.
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Transforming Wooden Table and Chairs Set
What could be better than another combination transforming table-and-chair furniture set? How about one that is finely detailed, well-crafted and simply stylish as well as being innovative and multi-functional like this design by Brian Lee?
There is often a perceived (or possibly real) gap in design between doing something innovative and doing something well. The most unusual, offbeat and creative designs are often made of new materials that may or may not look good or be comfortable.
As these close-up images show, this combined unit comprised of table and chairs that slot neatly into its sides are elegantly proportioned and have joinery, grain orientation and other fine details that are well-considered at each intersection and on every surface.
Whether or not you are a fan of wood, you have to admit this is an excellent execution of a wood design that takes advantage of the best properties the material has to offer while pushing style and design innovation in new direction.
The set has the rather humorous name "Chubby Brothers," and it's a fun take on camouflaging functional items without detracting from their usefulness.
"Chubby Brothers – A dining table with the idea of allowing the audience to gain a different perspective as an unrecognizable object when put together. Surprises comes along when Functioning. a. hidden chairs b. comfort in chairs (concept of leaf spring). Table can be broken knock down to total of 6 pieces + 4x chairs = fitting through doors. Wood (Ash). Table 58L 42W 29H, Chair 17L 20W 28H."
Here's another member of the family:
"Chubby Brothers's Sister (2008). The Chubby family is getting ridiculous, but I did built them in the same time with the Chubby Brother dining table, and I just never put the 5th one together till 2009. She is technically the youngest sister. Surprises comes along when Functioning. Wood (Ash) Chair 17L 20W 28H"


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Former U.S. Rep. Mel Reynolds arrested at Atlanta airport
CHICAGO (AP) - Former U.S. Rep. Mel Reynolds was arrested in Atlanta on Monday and released on his own recognizance after failing to appear for a hearing in a tax case last month, federal officials said.
Reynolds, who had been in South Africa with his 23-year-old daughter, appeared in federal court in Atlanta and was released, Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Fitzpatrick in Chicago said in an email.
Reynolds was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport when his flight arrived from Johannesburg, U.S. Marshals Service spokeswoman Belkis Cantor Sandoval said. He has pleaded not guilty on a misdemeanor charge of failing to file income tax returns from 2009 to 2012.
An arrest warrant was issued for Reynolds on March 31 when he told a judge he wouldn't appear in court as ordered because he's caring for a daughter whom he says has scoliosis and may also have cervical cancer. The Illinois Democrat had asked the judge "to show some compassion and understanding."
"His case is scheduled for trial in Chicago on May 2, and we expect him to be here for it," Fitzpatrick said after Reynolds was released.
An attorney for Reynolds, Richard Kling, said Homeland Security agents seized the former congressman's smartphone and computer, which contain text messages and documents essential to Reynolds' defense in the tax case.
"Right now, we're trying to figure out how we get that back from Homeland Security," Kling said in a telephone interview.
Kling says he did not believe the agents had warrants for the devices.
This isn't the first time Reynolds has faced federal charges.
A Harvard graduate and a Rhodes Scholar, Reynolds resigned his 2nd Congressional District seat in 1995 after being convicted of statutory rape for having sex with a 16-year-old campaign worker. He served 2 ½ years in state prison.
Later, he was convicted in federal court for concealing debts to obtain bank loans and diverting money intended for voter registration drives into his election campaign. He was sentenced to 6 ½ years in federal prison and had two years left when then-President Bill Clinton commuted the sentence in 2001.
Associated Press writers Phillip Lucas in Birmingham, Ala., and Ken Kusmer in Indianapolis contributed to this story.


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In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Atom Text Editor on Fedora desktop versions with two easy methods. If you love to use the features of this well known text editor on your Linux, we hope this guide might be helpful for you.
Atom Text Editor: Exclusive Text Editor Option
Although, the list of text editor available for Linux is very long, still the fanbase of Atom text editor is very huge. Thanks to its clean and robust features like split view, Git integration, availability of additional extensions or addons, and many more. Means, this easily enables users to work with almost every kind of text files whether it be while wring some project codes, comparing two codes, and so on. So, in this article, we will discuss about installing Atom on a Fedora desktop. But before that, let's learn some of the available features with Atom.
Atom Text Editor Attributes
Atom text editor is technically developed by and maintained by GitHub and includes a number of features which includes:
- Available to be used for Cross-platform editing, means it can be used on any OS platforms.
- Built-in package manager allows you to search, install and create your own packages within its interface.
- In-built auto completion helps to write coding faster than ever.
- Used for browsing a file, project and even multiple projects in a single interface.
- Offers a number of panes to compare and edit code across different files.
- Allows to deal with find and replace feature.
Installing Atom on Fedora Desktop Versions
In order to install Atom on Fedora desktops, users can get through two mentioned approaches, either by using RPM package from official website, or using Snap package manager.
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Approach 1: Installing Atom on Fedora with RPM Package
To install Atom using official RPM package, Visit the site here, and click on Download.rpm button. Do make sure to save it under Downloads directory.
To view the downloaded file (atom.x86_64.rpm) under Downloads folder, run the commands below:
cd ~/Downloads ls -lh
Now, you can install the Atom package by running this command.
sudo dnf install ./atom.x86_64.rpm
Once the installation process runs, follow on-screen instructions to complete the process successfully. That's it, you have installed Atom on your Fedora desktop now. Let's checkout the another approach.
Approach 2: Install Atom Text Editor using Snap
Another easy approach to install Atom on Fedora Workstation versions is to choose Snap package manager. Through this approach, the applications are automatically installed with all their dependencies easily. So let's learn to install Atom using Snap.
At first, install Snap on your Fedora Workstation with this command:
sudo dnf install snapd
Once installed, restart your system to make sure the snap's path is updated inside computer correctly. After that, create a sym-link between /var/lib/snapd/snap and /snap:
sudo ln -s /var/lib/snapd/snap /snap
Now, you can run this command to install Atom Text Editor:
sudo snap install atom –classic
Done. You are now ready to use Atom text editor on your system. To launch it, navigate to Applications menu in fedora and search for Atom. Click on its icon to launch it.
On the launch screen, you can customize the app based on your personal requirements, like installing new themes, adding some extensions, and more. To check the current version details of Atom, you can use the following command:
atom –version
To install Atom Text Editor on Fedora Workstation versions is quite easy. This application is basically one of the robust text editor which allows a number of features like installing additional extensions, split view, and more other customization options. So, we hope you would love using this text editor on Fedora. Do share this tutorial with your friends. If you have any question, you can click to Visit Our Discussion Board.
Nishant Verma is a senior web developer who love to share his knowledge about Linux, SysAdmin, and more other web handlers. Currently, he loves to write as content contributor for ServoNode.