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People have used hypnosis for years to take control over their lives by learning how to end public speaking fear, manage stress, increase self esteem, reduce pain, end procrastination, and stop smoking. There are numerous websites on the Internet that offer free Hypnosis Training, some in as few a 5 days. Many offer home study courses, others offer down loadable videos to go along with their lessons. So if you want to become a hypnotist the quick and easy way, would you like to prepare for a career in hypnosis, stage hypnosis, and hypnotherapy these courses may be for you. You should keep in mind however that most of these courses will not get you ready for certification.
They usually do, however, cover such subjects as what problems you can treat with hypnosis, how to answer the basic fears about hypnotism, how to employ waking hypnosis, the most powerful hypnosis for treatment, the top 10 questions asked consciously and unconsciously by your clients, what religion you have to believe in to become a hypnotist, and how to take your clients under using sleeping hypnosis. In addition, most of these free courses will teach you how to treat the four fears holding your clients back from success in overcoming their problems, what to do and what to say with therapy clients, and what you will need to memorize to be successful. They may also include such things as a weight control program, stage hypnotics, age regression and past life therapy, how to market your hypnosis services, how to build your business, and how to achieve better test scores. Most offerers of free hypnosis also offer free audio seminars and actual client interviews. It should be noted, however, that while these free courses will teach you how hypnosis works they are not accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), an accrediting agency also recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
They usually do teach you the art of self hypnosis which is essential for anyone desiring to build a solid understanding of hypnosis. The more understanding and knowledge you have, the more successful you are likely to be when you practice self hypnosis. You can learn skills ranging from overcoming shyness to quitting smoking to weight loss. There are also free training manuals available that can teach you how to become certified. Many of the companies selling hypnosis sessions online are not licensed mental health professionals. Neither are the companies that offer free lessons in hypnotism. These courses can teach techniques that will enable you to walk up to anyone, even a complete stranger and have them deep in trance and responding to your every suggestion in mere seconds. But if you are not looking to become certified, only want to learn hypnotism for your own personal reasons or to entertain others then the free courses may be just what you want.
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College Acceptance Season!
March 14, 2016
Seniors, it is that time of the year! College acceptance letters are starting to pour in the mail. This is the time where you pat yourself on the back because you've worked so hard to get to this moment.
It seems as if yesterday we were all freshman, and the days were dragging along, and there was no end to it. Four years later and we look like back on freshman year as if it was yesterday.
Receiving a college acceptance letter is more than a great feeling. It is an accomplishment and a symbol. It represents the hard work, determination, dedication, and commitment you have put into school. High school is not easy at all, and everyone's journey is unique. Everyone deserves to see the light at the end of the high school tunnel and hopefully everyone can.
The work does not stop here once you receive the acceptance letter. Do NOT think that things will get easier once you enter college because that is the complete opposite. Going to a college or university is life changing in its own way, and that is the time when you can put "independence" into full mode. That does not mean you can do whatever-whenever you want because being a young adult means you have responsibilities to take care. Always keep that in the back of your mind because being an African-American attending a college or university, you are beating the stereotype of receiving JUST a GED or high school diploma. Do not take this opportunity for granted because there are so many people who won't be able to see this day or wish they could but because of the situation that they might be in, they're not able to witness it. Education is the #1 factor to lifelong success. There are plenty of ways to get rich fast. However, just as fast as you got there, can be just as fast as you fall. Education, on the other hand, is permanent and stays forever.
And if you are one of those, who didn't get into a specific college or university that you applied for, that is O.K. too! Think of it like this: In order to win, you have to lose. Do not let rejection letters discourage you because there are so many other opportunities out there. It's just a matter of you putting in the work and staying focused.
One last very important tippet, apply apply apply to scholarships! Scholarships are a huge factor in college. It is free money LITERALLY, and all it takes is a few hours out of your week to go out and apply to as many as you can that you qualify for! No one wants to pay for their college tuition and because we are a minority group, we need to step out and apply for free money that can possibly keep our debt down. Also, remember when you do receive a scholarship of acceptance letter, bring it down to the counselor's office, so they can make a copy for your recognition!

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Uproar ensues over racialized student group at Ryerson
Two white journalism students at Ryerson were asked to leave a meeting organized by the Racialized Students Collective.
The March 11 meeting advertised by the group on Facebook was billed as a place for "Racialized students who are interested in action and awareness-raising for a more inclusive campus." The callout said, "This is a space to voice concerns and barriers affecting students of colour."
Trevor Hewitt and Julia Knope told the organizers that they were there to cover the meeting for a class assignment and that they had no personal experience with being racialized. At that point they were asked to leave the meeting.
"I could tell that they were upset so I told them that they could contact me after to talk about this," said Chrys Saget-Richard, one of the coordinators at the Racialized students Collective.
Saget-Richard says carving out spaces for marginalized students is a priority for the collective. "Our goal is to create room for people who are racialized where they don't have to explain themselves, spaces where they can tell their story without being policed."
For Saget-Richard this is not possible if the spaces include journalists reporting on a story or people who don't share the same experiences of racism.
Trevor Hewitt, a third year student at Ryerson who just started studying journalism, says he understands the need for safe spaces for students of colour and thinks the story has blown up out of control.
He says he was under the impression that all meetings organized by campus groups were open to all students.
"I was bummed I couldn't write the story about the collective," says Hewitt and adds, "Maybe I should have looked into it a bit more, I'm not denying that, but I was just frustrated, I wish it was more clear to me that this meeting was not open to students who didn't self-identify as racialized."
The incident was first covered in an article by the Ryersonian. The article titled "White students barred from funded RSU student group event," sensationalized the incident. A Reddit thread soon followed.
"The idea that this is reverse racism is silly," says Al Donato, a third year journalism student and employee with RyeAccess.
She explains that students from various marginalized groups need safe spaces from time to time, spaces that allow them to talk openly with others from their community.
"I facilitated a queer person of colour student social this year where a lot of heavy personal stories were shared, the kind of things we don't get into when white straight students are around," explains Al Donato.
Donato notes that campuses across the city have similar policies intended to create safe spaces for marginalized groups of students. In fact the Ryerson Centre for Women and Trans People clearly posts a sign on their door indicating that their space is intended to be a "safe space for self-identified women and trans people."
"I think this is irresponsible journalism," says Donato.
Rajean Hoilett, President of the Ryerson Student Union, says the article in the Ryersonian took him aback.
"The article doesn't make a strong attempt to prioritize or give voice to radicalized students, like many other conversations it prioritizes the voices of white students," says Hoilett.
Hoilett points out that the article shows a photo of the two white students and does not bring in the voices of any of the members of the collective until the tail end of the piece.
Emily Rivas the arts and life editor at the Ryerson says she was not personally involved in the story but hopes that the dialogue continues in a constructive way. "I hope that from the Ryersonian perspective we can follow up with the Racialized Students Collective to give them the opportunity to speak more about what happened."
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Effect of timing of umbilical cord clamping of term infants on maternal and neonatal outcomes
This Cochrane Review examines the effects of different policies for clamping the umbilical cord after birth for babies born at term. It compares early cord clamping, which usually takes place within 60 seconds of birth, versus later clamping that usually involves clamping the cord more than one minute after birth or when cord pulsation has ceased.
In the past, the umbilical cord has usually been clamped shortly following the birth of the baby, as part of the active management of the third stage of labour. This strategy might also involve the infant being placed on the mother's abdomen, put to the breast or more closely examined on a warmed cot if resuscitation was required. However, more recent guidelines for management of the third stage of labour no longer recommend immediate cord clamping, and later clamping of the umbilical cord might take place when cord pulsation has ceased or beyond the first minute following the birth of the baby. However, there is ongoing uncertainty about the relative benefits, or harms, of the two approaches. There have been concerns that late cord clamping might increase the mother's risk of a postpartum haemorrhage, that could outweigh potential benefits to the baby of delaying clamping which might arise from the extra time for a transfer of the fetal blood in the placenta to the infant at the time of birth. This placental transfusion can provide the infant with an additional 30% more blood volume and up to 60% more red blood cells.
Policies for timing of cord clamping vary, with early cord clamping generally carried out in the first 60 seconds after birth, whereas later cord clamping usually involves clamping the umbilical cord more than one minute after the birth or when cord pulsation has ceased. The benefits and potential harms of each policy are debated.
No studies in this review reported on maternal death or on severe maternal morbidity. There were no significant differences between early versus late cord clamping groups for the primary outcome of severe postpartum haemorrhage or for postpartum haemorrhage of 500 mL or more. There were no significant differences between subgroups depending on the use of uterotonic drugs. Mean blood loss was reported in only two trials with data for 1345 women, with no significant differences seen between groups; or for maternal haemoglobin values at 24 to 72 hours after the birth in three trials.
Neonatal outcomes: There were no significant differences between early and late clamping for the primary outcome of neonatal mortality, or for most other neonatal morbidity outcomes, such as Apgar score less than seven at five minutes or admission to the special care nursery or neonatal intensive care unit. Mean birthweight was significantly higher in the late, compared with early, cord clamping. Fewer infants in the early cord clamping group required phototherapy for jaundice than in the late cord clamping group.
Haemoglobin concentration in infants at 24 to 48 hours was significantly lower in the early cord clamping group. This difference in haemoglobin concentration was not seen at subsequent assessments. However, improvement in iron stores appeared to persist, with infants in the early cord clamping over twice as likely to be iron deficient at three to six months compared with infants whose cord clamping was delayed . In the only trial to report longer-term neurodevelopmental outcomes so far, no overall differences between early and late clamping were seen for Ages and Stages Questionnaire scores.
Authors' conclusions
A more liberal approach to delaying clamping of the umbilical cord in healthy term infants appears to be warranted, particularly in light of growing evidence that delayed cord clamping increases early haemoglobin concentrations and iron stores in infants. Delayed cord clamping is likely to be beneficial as long as access to treatment for jaundice requiring phototherapy is available.
http://www.cochranejournalclub.com/umbilical-cord-clamping-timing-clinical/pdf/CD004074.pdf (full text)


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"Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces."
Matthew 7:6, New International Version
"Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, and the soul of soulless conditions. It is the opium of the people. The abolition of religion as the illusory happiness of the people is the demand for their real happiness."
— Karl Marx
People who live in the subconscious, locked in their psychological conditioning and their fundamental insincerity, will always pervert and distort whatever they get hold of, no matter how sacred it is. Most mainstream religions have built their organizations through misinterpreting and monopolizing on the teachings of their original founders. They put sacred words into little boxes of beliefs, imprisoning precious truth inside dogma, and trick people into letting themselves be locked inside too.
Not all the founders of the major religions were highly evolved and not all religions were born out of ancient wisdom. Many of them were, even from the beginning of their creation, just projections of the collective imagination, yearning, and fantasy. People tend to idolize the founders of religions, but, with the exception of Buddha, the scriptures and holy teachings associated with them do not offer us any indication that these founding figures embodied the knowledge of pure subjectivity, or were accomplished on the path to self-realization. And regardless of whether their founders were enlightened or not, it seems abundantly clear that those who later interpreted their teachings, and led their followers, had not achieved even a moderate level of real spiritual advancement. The result of this has been that religions have misinterpreted, distorted, and corrupted whatever spiritual truths may have originally formed their basis. These revised teachings were designed to fill the minds of unconscious followers with contrived dogma, which they call 'beliefs'. Not only does religion misrepresent truth, it actually creates barriers to the possibility of ever discovering it.
Here and there one finds rare examples of genuine mystics or saints who managed to evolve within the confines of their religions, but they have been more like prisoners, evolving within their prison, than truly free individuals. Such spiritual progress has more likely to have been achieved in spite of religion rather than because of it. One can still evolve in a prison, just as a bird can still grow in a cage. But why not be free and grow properly in the open air of the real world?
Religions are not interested in helping people evolve, or in helping them to become more spiritually intelligent. In order to survive, they need their followers to remain complacent so that they can continue to be exploited. In this sense, religions are similar to dictatorships: they have no interest in helping their own people grow, but only in controlling them, using whatever means necessary. Likewise, the media in general is about control, about manipulating people with a mixture of fear and desire, through endless displays of shiny new and 'must have' goods and services. It is no wonder religions and governments have so often been such happy bedfellows, with church and state either sharing the same leader or working closely hand in hand.
Some more conscious people can see the total absurdity of organized religions, and yet in subtle and probably unconscious ways, they remain under their influence. For instance, even non-believers assert that, no matter how irrational it may be, religion and a belief in a higher power can help people to become good and moral. But even if religion helps people to improve themselves psychologically, morally, or emotionally, this is completely outweighed by the fact that it serves to block any real spiritual evolution. Also, there is hypocrisy in equating religion with moral 'goodness'. Religious wars have been amongst the cruelest and bloodiest in recorded history.
Organized religions have all sustained one underlying objective: to maintain a submissive herd mentality and keep people unconscious. Alongside fear and guilt, morality is one of the main tools that has been used to prevent large scale uprisings of followers against their religious leaders. Religion has basically become a business based on the exploitation of human minds and hearts. That business is not just about money; it is about dominance, power, and control.
Even Buddhism, which was originally a teaching meant for individual practice and awakening, has to a large extent taken on the trappings of a mainstream religion. Virtually all of Buddhism's many sects now observe rituals and ceremonies, similar to those found in churches or synagogues. They chant, perform various superstitious rituals, and brainwash their followers with the farcical belief that this constitutes the Buddhist path. A Tibetan Buddhist Rinpoche sits on his 'throne', much like a powerful bishop, holding his symbols, fetishes, and totems, and purporting to represent the Buddha himself. It is, unfortunately, much the same with Hinduism: precious grains of truth drowning in countless deities and superstition.
The influence of religion on humanity has actually been, and still is, an extremely negative one. It has reinterpreted and perverted living truth with a view to controlling its countless followers. How different is this from organized criminality? The essential teachings of spirituality can only be safeguarded if they are completely removed from any religious context. Only then can they once more be made freely available, released from the distortions and ulterior motives of misguided, subconscious minds.
People live their entire lives effectively in a state of hypnosis, not altogether different from sleepwalking. They need to be told what to believe and what to think and do. They cannot think for themselves, so instead they model themselves on each other, copy each other's fears and dreams, and all make the same mistakes. It is small wonder, then, that those who let themselves be controlled by religion, with its preachers and manipulators, do not even attempt to seek truth. As in all other aspects of their lives, they seek conformism. They actually choose to be enslaved, because they fear being different and do not even comprehend the meaning or potential of being able to use their own free will. Freedom requires taking responsibility for one's own destiny, and people in general are not ready to be free – not from religion, nor temporal authority, nor even society in general. They live instead like lambs to the slaughter. The effective state of hypnosis they are in controls them so much that they are unable to see or acknowledge their inevitable fate.
In order to reach emancipation from religion, humans must reclaim their spiritual power. They have been giving it away for thousands of years, and it is time to take it back and place it where it belongs: within. Just as religion has monopolized spirituality, spirituality now has to take hold of the reins and break free from religion. This work can only be done in the heart of each individual human being. Walking the inner path requires the courage to stand alone in the face of existence. There can no longer be intermediaries in spirituality – no more priests, ministers, gurus, matajis, or other hierarchies. The essence of spirituality cannot be taken back from religion, because not only is it no longer there, it never was. It is hidden in the inner cave of our very being, waiting to be awakened from its beginningless and endless sleep.
Blessings, Aadi
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Arrest warrant issued for TPLF Junta members
Addis Ababa, November 13, 2020 (FBC) –An arrest warrant has been issued for members of the TPLF Junta for committing treason, according to the Federal Police Commission.
In a statement issued yesterday, the Commission said TPLF Junta has committed treason by attacking the North Command of the National Defence Forces located in Tigray regional state.
They are also accused of attempting to forcefully dismantle the constitution and constitutional order by arming, training and funding OLF-Shene group and other anti-peace elements.
The TPLF-sponsored ethnic-based conflicts in various parts of the country have claimed the lives of several innocent civilians, injured many others and caused damages to property, the statement indicated.
They are also accused of committing human rights abuses and corruption. The arrest warrant is issued for the following TPLF members.
- Dr Debretsion Gebremichael
- Getachew Reda
- Fetlework Gebregziabher
- Asmelash Weldesilassie
- Dr Abrham Tekeste
- Keria Ibrahim
- Redai Aleform
- Amanuel Assefa
- Dr Atinkut Mezgebu
- Kiros Hagos
- Yalem Tsega
- Sebele Kahssay
- Getachew Assefa
- Daniel Assefa
- Isaias Tadesse
- Dr Aklilu Hailemichael
- Alem Gebrewahid
- Teklay Gebremedhin
- Dr Eyasu Berhe
- Dr Redai Berhe
- Dr Kidanemariam Berhe
- Nega Assefa
- Shishai Meressa
- Dr Gebrehiwot Gebregziabher
- Atsebha Aregawi
- Dr Engineer Solomon Kidane
- Hadush Zenebe
- Berhe Gebreyesus
- Yitbarek Amha
- Dr Gebremeskel Kahsay
- Dr Fiseha H/Tsion
- Resk Alemayehu
- Dr Addisalem Balema
- Zenebech Fiseha
- Freweyni Gebregziabher
- Seyoum Mesfin
- Abay Tsehaye
- Eyasu Tesfay
- Lemelem Hadigo
- Prof. Kindeya Gebrehiwot
- Habtu Kiros
- Beyene Mikru
- Kassaye Gebrehiwot
- Rufael Shifera
- Lia Kassa
- Tewelde Gebretsadik
- Mulu Gebregziabher
- Kiros Gue'sh
- Dr Amanuel Haile
- Desalegn Tefera
- Engineer Araya Berhane
- Almaz Gebretsadik
- Solomon Me'asho
- Tekiu Me'asho
- Genet Arefe
- Berkti Gebremedhin
- Dr Hagos Gedefay
- Zeray Asgedom
- Assefa Belay
- Shewangizaw Gezahegn
- Atsbeha Gidey
- Sebehat Nega
- Sekoture Getachew
- Berihun Tekleberhan
The statement further said an arrest warrant has been issued for heads of defence army and police forces for committing treason and joining TPLF's conspiracy to dismantle the nation.
Leaving aside the responsibility give to them by the Government and the people, the suspect exposed the army for attack by cutting-off communication system after taking mission from TPLF Junta members.
According to the statement, an arrest warrant has been issued for the following heads of defence army and police forces:
1. Lt. Gen Tadesse Werede Tesfaye (Wedwerd)
2. Maj. Gen Yohannes Goldegiorgis Tesfay (Medid)
3. Maj Gen Berhanu Negash Beyene (Medimedhin)
4. Brig Gen Hailesilassie Girmay Gebremichael
5. Brig Gen Migbe Haile Woldearegai (Ababerha)
6. Maj Gen Ibrahim Abduljelil Mohammedzun
7. Brig Gen Gebrekidan Gebremariam Yebiyo
8. Maj Gen Gebre G/Adhana W/Zegu (Gebredila)
9. Maj Gen Gebremeskel Gebreyohannes (Aster)
10. Brig Gen Abreha Tesfay Berhe (Dinkul)
11. Brig Gen Fiseha Beyene (Werkayinu)
12. Major General Hintsa W/Gorgis Yohannes
13. Brig Gen Alefom Alemu W/Mariam (Chento)
14. Brig Gen Gebremeskel G/Egziabher (Tekem)
15. Brig Gen T/Berhane W/ Aregawi
16. Maj Gen Ataklti Berhe G/Mariam
17. Tigray Police Commissioner Kahsay G/Meskel (Tsinbula)
18. Tigray Police Deputy Commissioner Mengiste Aregawi
19. Commander Getachew Kirose
20. Deputy Commissioner Girmay Kebede (Manjus)
21. Deputy Commissioner Teklay Tsehaye
22. Commander Niguse W/Gebriel Head of Tigray Special Force
23. Commander G/Silassie Tafere
24. Commander Fiseha T/Mariam (Wedi Arba)
25. Commander Tesfaye G/Kidan (Tesfaye Banda)
26. Maj.Gen G/ Medhin Fekadu Hailu (Wedi Necho)- arrested
27. Maj.Gen Yirdaw G/Medhin G/Tsadik (Aster) –arrested
28. Brig Gen G/Hiwot Sisinos Gebru –arrested
29. Brig Gen Inso Ejajo- arrested
30. Brig Gen Fiseha G/ Silassie- arrested
31. Colonel Desalegn Abebe Tesfaye- arrested
32. Colonel Eyasu Negash- arrested


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ETFs and market commentary:
Stocks reversed sharply off their lows on Friday to close near session highs. All five major indices ended the day up. The small-cap Russell 2000 added 1.1% while the S&P MidCap 400 posted a 0.6% gain. Both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 improved by 0.3%, while the Nasdaq tacked on 0.2%. Precious metals, oil services and transportation were big winners yesterday. Sectors that underperformed included footware, clothing & accessories and home construction.
Market internals were mixed on Friday. Volume slid by 5.3% on the Nasdaq and 6.0% on the NYSE. Advancing volume topped declining volume on the NYSE by 2.6 to 1 and on the Nasdaq by 1.1 to 1. Although neither the NYSE nor the Nasdaq posted an accumulation or distribution day, the price action was bullish on Friday.
Yesterday, on an uptick in volume, the Direxion Daily Semiconductor 3x Bull ETF (SOXL) formed its second consecutive reversal candle as it held support of the 10-day MA. A volume assisted move above the two day high of $43.32 could present a buying opportunity in this ETF.
We exited 125 shares of UWM on Friday when it hit our revised stop. However, later in the session, we re-entered UWM as it rallied above Thursday's reversal candle. We also opened new positions in EPU and UGA, as both ETFs hit their triggers. USO recovered nicely on Friday but did close well off session highs. IYR remained pinned between its 10-day and 20-day moving averages. Our model portfolio is now 80% invested and intend to be very selective in adding new open positions. The market staged an impressive comeback on Friday. Just when it appeared that all of the major indices were headed lower, buyers stepped into the market and reversal candles are now abundant.
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Daily Performance Report:
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- Sold 125 shares of UWM and re-entered 200 shares later in the day. UGA and EPU buy setups triggered.
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PII long triggered on Friday with a big spike in volume. Note the changes to TSLA and VVUS highlighted in the stock watchlist section below. CPHD was added to today's watchlist with a stop below the 50-day MA.
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Daily Performance Report:
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- PII long triggered.
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- Stock is in a well defined uptrend, trading above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, with the 50-day moving average above the 200-day moving average (both moving averages should be in an uptrend as well).
- Today's close is less than 20% off the 52-week high
- Close is greater than $5.
- Volume is greater than 200,000 shares per day (using a 50-day volume moving average).
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The Great Hunt - Chapters 32 & 33 [#100Days, Day 58]
July 9, 2019•819 words
Rand, Verin, Ingtar, Loial, Mat and Hurin use Lord Barthanes' invitation to gain access to his estate in search of Fain and the Horn. Like all the Cairhienin, Lord Barthanes plays the Great Game almost without thought. As such, his short conversation with Rand is both funny and frustrating.
"This is a fine party. You have many friends, and I've never seen so many entertainers."
"Many friends," Barthanes agreed. "You can tell Galldrian ho mnay, and who. Some of the names might surprise him."
"I have never met the King, Lord Barthanes, and I don't expect I ever will."
"Of course. You just happened to be in that flyspeck village. You were not checking on the progress of retrieving that statue. A great undertaking, that."
"Yes." He had begun thinking of Verin again, wishing she had given him some advice on how to talk with a man who assumed he was lying. He added without thinking, "It's dangerous to meddle with things from the Age of Legens if you don't know what you are doing."
Barthanes peered into his wine, musing as if Rand had just said something profound. "ARe you saying you do not support Galldrian in this" he asked finally.
"I told you, I've never met the King."
"Yes, of course. I did not know Andormen played at the Great Game so well. We do not see many here in Cairhien."
Rand took a deep breath to stop from telling the man angrily that he was not playing their Game. "There are many grain barges from ANdor in the river."
"Merchants and traders. Who notices such as they? As well notice the beetles on the leaves." Barthanes's voice carried equal contempt for both beetles and merchants, but once again he frowned as if Rand had hinted at something.
Rand and Lord Barthanes, The Great Hunt, p. 391-392
Rand is simply trying to make idle conversation, while Barthanes is convinced that he's making some deeper strategic move to his disadvantage. Rand is getting more visibly frustrated, while Barthanes is getting more wary. Communication is probably an area any organization would universally and unanimously agree that needs improvement. Poor communication causes a tremendous amount of friction within (and without) an organization. The majority of my time as a leader is spent talking to people: getting them to understand the direction the company is taking, listening to their concerns, discussing issues, negotiating other peoples' miscommunications, it's endless. A couple of concepts that have worked for me:
- My home field advantage is on someone else's turf (office, desk, workspace, etc)
- Put the computer facing a direction that requires you to fully engage with people in your office
- Take notes
For the first one, this means getting out of the office and going to someone else's. It gives them the illusion of "home field advantage", it makes it seem as if you're more willing to give something up. In reality, I'm there to get what I need. The second one is critical to just basic human decency. Technology is a giant distraction, and to continue working on your computer, checking email (or whatever), is just a giant middle finger to the people that come to find you for assistance. Giving them your full attention is the absolute focus of your job as a leader. I saw a couple of the senior leaders during my shipyard days set their offices up so that computer work put their back to the door and they would have to literally turn 180 degrees to greet someone who entered their office. It's a set up I've copied since. There is just no such thing as "multi-tasking". Finally, note taking is a way to ensure that you're able to recall the details of the discussion at a later date. Putting pen to paper engages the brain more fully to drive the discussion to long term memory. It also allows you to summarize key points in your own words and ensure you're not miscommunicating. Writing takes more time than talking, so it slows down the conversation; which can assist in damping any emotions. It's also a way to preserve decision making on your part as a leader, so you're more consistent. To date, I've got a dozen or so notebooks from my current job. Communication is key, and clear communication is critical; keep trying methods to see what works best and then stick to it. It's infectious.


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Hey, I am back on-line and have e-mail. After the fourth major outage is five days I am needing a new hosting option. E-mail me suggestions, please. My InfoCloud Solutions, Inc. site and e-mail are on the same server and need solid hosting (this has been the worst six months of hosting I have had in the 10 years of having a personal site on-line), beating Interland on poor service (actually they may have been much worse, but that is far enough away) is a feat.
I like the people at the current hosting company and running servers is a thankless horrible job that I don't ever care to do again.
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For aerospace suppliers, meeting DPD (digital produce definition) requirements can feel like jumping down one long rabbit hole, especially when dealing with a lack of definitive information.
Capvidia has been helping Boeing, Lockheed, ULA, and other aerospace suppliers meet DPD/MBD standards, so let's start:
What is digital product definition?
Digital product definition or DPD is digital data that specify the 3D CAD geometry and design requirements for a product.
DPD data know as product manufacturing information (PMI) includes manufacturing data for building and measuring a part, therefore, shifting from a 2D drawing workflow to a 3D CAD model-based workflow.
Data from the 3D CAD model + PMI is used for driving interoperability throughout the product lifecycle and software including CAD, CAM, and CMS
DPD is also known as model-based definition or MBD.
Why is digital product definition important?
DPD ensures that the authority 3D CAD model + PMI from the OEM stays true to design intent--eliminating interpretation errors or unintended changes.
A DPD process verifies that any data be checked and free from error as it moves downstream from design to manufacturing to inspection and beyond.
For aerospace suppliers, any data reused (translated) in downstream processes must be validated and digitally certified to be matching the authority model.
Digital product definition in aerospace
Because of the time and cost-savings produced by going with a model-based approach, aerospace leaders such as Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, ULA, Northrup Grumman, and more have adopted DPD practices.
To ensure suppliers and sub-tier suppliers are adhering to a company's DPD standards, DPD audits such as the Boeing D6-51991 and Lockheed DPDD requires approved suppliers to verify their CAD translation– ensuring the derivative model matches the authority model/ native CAD.
Different CAD software & different CAD file formats inevitably produces discrepancies. Model validation helps find & fix errors.
Major aerospace DPD requirements:
- Boeing D6-51991: Quality Assurance Standard for Digital Product Definition at Boeing Suppliers.
- Lockheed SQBMP13800: Digital Product Data Surveyor.
- ULA QS-702.03: Quality Assurance Standard for Model Based Definition at ULA Suppliers.
- Northrop Grumman SQARUP-0100: SQAR Supplement for the Control and Use of Digital Datasets.
Need to be DPD compliant?
Capvidia helps aerospace suppliers meet DPD approval. We're leaders in the field of MBD CAD translation & validation. Talk to our team today.
How DPD process works
For this example, we'll be focusing on the Boeing DPD standard, the Boeing D6-51991; however, the concepts can also be applied to other aerospace DPD/MBD processes and audits.
Here's a summary of the main points:
- Documented processes: Handling authority dataset complete with flow diagrams, tracking changes, and roles of responsibility.
- Media control & security: Administrating access control of datasets with full traceability of derivative to authority dataset, updating derivatives, and identifying obsolete datasets.
- Product acceptance software: Using, verifying, and documenting DPD software that meets standards.
- Internal quality audit: Reviewing all internal and sub-tier DPD activities.
- Procurement control: Assessing, monitoring, and controlling sub-tier supplier DPD compliance.
- Control of measurement equipment: Calibrating and monitoring CMS.
- Inspection media: Inspection media approval, verifying all implicit and explicit MBD requirements from a 3D model, and documenting MBD-ready FAI plan.
- Data exchange methods: Maintaining CAD compatibility with authority datasets and documented process for translating authority datasets and validating derivatives with full traceability to authority model.
- Special tooling: Ensuring release, acceptance, identification security, access, and change control of tool design and tool inspection datasets with traceability to authority dataset and periodically validated tools and tooling media.
- Training and process performer: Defining training requirements to ensure competence in DPD processes and DPD users (e.g. Quality, IT, planning, tooling, manufacturing, etc.).
For suppliers, can you say yes to all three questions?
- Can you view a 3D CAD model with 3D annotations (GD&T, BOM, specifications, notes, and/or other requirements)?
- Are you able to create inspection media from a 3D MBD model?
- If translation is necessary, can you validate your derivative to the authority model?
DPD software: Meeting requirements
Approved DPD software like CompareVidia validates 3D CAD derivatives and revision changes and helps meet DPD requirements and audits.
Typical DPD software must have these three features:
ONE: It's powerful and accurate.
The best way to see if any DPD software can be trusted is to see if it meets or exceeds the Boeing D6-51991, Lockheed SQBMP13800, ULA QS-702.03, and/or Northrop Grumman SQARUP-0100 requirements.
TWO: It produces a detailed PASS/FAIL report.
Auditors want to see a detailed report that includes inspection of CAD geometry, PMI, assembly structure, and more-- highlighting all intended or unintended changes from the authority model.
THREE: It's compatible with many CAD formats.
Good DPD software must be able to validate native CAD files from CATIA, Creo, NX, Solidworks, etc. and CAD neutral fies like IGES, STL, STEP, and QIF.
Example of DPD software In Action
In this example, one of our customers, Aero-Plastics, validate their model three times.
First validation: Once Aero-Plastics receive a native CATIAV5 model from their OEM, they translate from CATIAV5 to SolidWorks.
Second validation: The SolidWorks model is translated into Edgecam for CNC.
Third validation: After the part is manufactured, they compare points exported from their CMM.
CompareVidia: Easy & powerful DPD software for CAD comparison & validation.
Trusted by our partners: SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, PTC, STEP AP242 (PDES), QIF (DMSC), and Spatial.
What happens if my DPD process fails?
The most important step is having a GOOD translated model.
Sub-par derivatives and translations will create issues, and no 3D CAD validation software will able to PASS a poorly translated model therefore failing your DPD process.
It all begins with creating a solid derivative CAD file.
Based on 16 years of doing DPD validation for major OEMs and suppliers, we've collected the major reasons why the process fails:
- Model Tolerances: Each CAD system has their own tolerance to control the accuracy of their models. This can lead to interoperability issues, especially for complex data.
- Poor CAD quality: Most CAD data is not designed with translation in mind. Design practices done in one CAD system may be passable, but can cause issues when translated into another
- Extra data: CAD systems enable to you export all kinds of data, and some of this data you don't need to validate.
- Multiple translations: Sometimes a CAD model can get translated several times using several different translators. The accuracy of a CAD model will never improve when it gets translated. It can only get worse.
- Formats: There are many different CAD formats and flavors of them. Translating from one format to the next inherently causes issues.
- Different Coordinate Systems: Some validation tools can't properly realign models in different coordinate systems.
A good translated CAD model and a good DPD software will only get you so far.
When it comes to troubleshooting and facing an issue you can't solve, having a reliable partner is also crucial when it comes to support.
It's not about software, it's 100% about solutions. So having a knowledgeable partner provide real customer support and not only a download file is key when it comes to passing the DPD process.
Meeting Boeing D6 and other aerospace DPD requirements is our specialty.
Capvidia is a leader in CAD translation & validation, especially pertaining to digital transformation and the MBD journey. Have questions? Talk to our team today.


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Apple and Macintosh related information
- How I Rescued my Dead iPod
- This is the story of how I rescued my dead 5gb first generation iPod.
- Mac OS X v10.3 Panther Tips and Tricks
- This page is a collection of a few tips and tricks concerning the use and maintenance of Mac OS X Panther (v10.3) I've come across and wanted to save for future reference.
- Run Apache and PHP on Mac OS X
- I set up my G4 iBook with OSX 10.3.5 to run Apache and PHP following instructions I found in an article on the web.
- Getting rid of an old Mac
- There are a few things one ought to clean up an old Macintosh before getting rid of it
- Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts
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26 Feb Food Photos: Why Showcasing Your Favorite Dishes Boosts Your Business
It's almost a cliché at this point. You can't walk into a restaurant, brewery or café without seeing someone attempting to snap the perfect still shot of their latte, lager or linguini. There are entire stand-up comedy acts devoted to obliterating and bursting the bubbles of these "foodie photos". And, the social backlash has been a hotbed issue right alongside this foodie framing. There's a notion that if you're taking pictures of your beverage or food then you're not focusing on the person in front of you at the table. However, is that harsh critique really warranted at all times? Not necessarily. There' s an aspect of this food fandom, branding wise, that can boost your business. How? Restaurant shout outs and food photos:
- Show Your Engagement with the Local Community—Community is only built when people build it. Social media, without human interaction would cease to exist—much like community. It's important to flood social media with the positive messages we all need—you can be a part of that connection by simply taking a snapshot.
- Show Your Support for Small Business—Do you love a specific dish at a mom and pop restaurant? Why not give them a shout out? They will appreciate the call out and just may return the favor.
- Show Your Cultural Side—Now, you may have the most boring type of business there is, but YOU are not boring. And showcasing your favorite food and beverage hotspots can help boost your "cool" factor which helps boost your business. You may have helped Tom in the accounting world, but Tom had no idea that you loved jalapeno beer! Hello new conversation topic and cool point!
- Show Your Name—When you Instagram that T-Bone you hashtag the restaurant and that links you into the sea of news feeds and that sea is full of potential customers just waiting to find the perfect burger and the perfect beverage. If they see your continuously, it'll really start to sink in that you're a name to know.
So go ahead, be a foodie photographer every now and then. The message goes much further than just the table.


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Black Clergy issues endorsements for primary
The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity gives its blessing to a full slate of candidates in the city's May 21primary election.
The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity announced Monday it is endorsing incumbent city controller Alan Butkovitz in the May 21 Democratic primary, along with seven candidates for six open spots on Common Pleas Court.
The endorsements overlapped some of the choices of Democratic City Committee, including several judicial hopefuls who had been rated "not recommended" by the Philadelphia Bar Association.
The organization's endorsements for Common Pleas Judge went to Derrick Coker, Sierra Street, Giovanni Campbell, Kenneth Powell, Dawn Tancredi, Timika Lane and Dan McCaffery. Both Street and Tancredi had failed to get the Bar Association's recommendation.
The clergy's choices for Municipal Court were the same as those of Democratic City Committee: Henry Lewandowski, Martin Coleman and Fran Shields. Lewandowski was "not recommended" by the Bar Association panel.
The Black Clergy endorsements for Traffic Court went to Donna Laws, Omar Sabir and Donna DeRose.
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FPA § 203(a)(1)(B): A Deal is a Deal, No Matter How Small?
With apologies to Dr. Seuss.
With apologies to Dr. Seuss.
Integrys Energy Group and the infrastructure equity investment fund BBIP (Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Partners LP) entered into a definitive agreement in which Integrys will sell 100 percent of the stock of Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) to BBIP. UPPCO is a regulated electric utility business providing distribution and power supply service to approximately 52,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
How much efficiency do ratepayers need—and utilities want?
When the applause dies down, the smart grid may turn out to be its own worst enemy. The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) explained this irony in comments it filed in May, after the FERC asked the industry for policy ideas on the smart grid.
FERC must align the immediate self-interest of profit-maximizing entities with its own view of what is in the public interest.
Two obstacles must be overcome to achieve true competitive markets: reversal of the long-term underinvestment in transmission, and greater clarity in the legal and regulatory environments. How can the industry make the most of a somewhat defensive regulatory posture?
Grid system operators now hold the cards. That means a bidding war for talent and a new wave of mergers.
TBy issuing new rules for a Standard Market Design (SMD) for wholesale power, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in all likelihood will usher in a new wave of utility mergers. But the pattern will differ from what we have seen in recent years.
The deals will center on the transmission sector, and take a horizontal shape, rather than vertical.


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Implicit and Explicit Intents
suggest changeAn explicit intent is used for starting an activity or service within the same application package. In this case the name of the intended class is explicitly mentioned:
Intent intent = new Intent(this, MyComponent.class);
However, an implicit intent is sent across the system for any application installed on the user's device that can handle that intent. This is used to share information between different applications.
Intent intent = new Intent("com.stackoverflow.example.VIEW");
//We need to check to see if there is an application installed that can handle this intent
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I deliberately bend my knees in a squatting manner to level my hands with the gravel just below, staining my black overcoat on its ends. I gently dust my palm in a circular manner in order to have a feel off the ruff ground as I grab a handful of pebbles with my right hand and slowly shake my gripped hand for the lesser and useless pebbles to fall off and then gradually lift myself up into sapiens state.
I gracefully sieve the pebbles from hand to hand, to fish out the dust from my arms leaving fine small stones the size of half my index nail, as I take slow strides towards the house in front of me. Remember it's just around midnight the orange light seems to groom the setting and certain cold breeze seems to haunt the empty streets with the cricket buzz filling the auditorium. I am the conductor and where is my tune.
I stand 20 feet across the mansion somewhere I can view the top windows to the second floor, since the bottom half is barricaded by the red gate and stone wall. All the lights are off with just a dim light protruding through the curtains from the right window and that must be the right room.
I intentionally go back to a room not more than a decade ago, sited in a mixed fashion to reduce noise pollution in the busy or so class room in the preparatory school days, boy girl we are placed, would it be obvious that John would not speak to Jill, no, he is too shy and she is much of a lady to start the first sentence. What a solution to noise making! So they both sit still in the lab, sending short gazes at each other but do not dare to stare directly to the eye, discovering what has suddenly changed that she looks special and what has gone wrong that he looks dazzling. Let me borrow her pencil.
Decade down am still placed in this predicament but now it's off my choosing and second I have pebbles in my hands.
It is freezing cold mind you and the past 5 minutes seemed like an hour, the pebbles also seem to harness all my heat from my warm blooded palms into their cold ruff coat, it's time to send a message and a precise one it should be, one to be remembered a great story.
Take one scenario, it always works in the films, guys stand outside her door step with a rose in between his teeth, throws the first pebble gently to the window, get her attention, throw the second pebble to confirm her attention and the third to get her to the window, smile a bit for the camera then whisper sweet nothing and Walla! There you have it. She comes down to where you stand for her rose.
Here I stand me across summing up the same technic, to wow her, first date first impression. I gently throw the first pebbles, doesn't quite reach the destination hits the wall right below the window. Baby steps, even the greatest marksman started at the edge of the bull's eye. Take two, toss the second pebble direct hit, and the third and fourth, windows open but what transpire was not expected.
Beep, check your my what app. I slide my screen to the side then downwards to enable the browser and as conveyed two what app texts but to shorten the message, find me at the club.
She likes to dance keep it at that, do not play the tune.


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Happy 78th Birthday, Dan Bushy!!
We have many reasons to rejoice, and be very grateful We've been greatly blessed. Back in 2003 when Dan had a sinus infection that didn't respond to the prescription that Dr. Burns gave for the purpose, a CAT scan led to the diagnosis of a Sino-Nasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma. When the surgeries for that cancer failed, we were told that nothing more could be done, and he would leave this life quickly. He wasn't expected to live to his 80th birthday. Three months of daily radiation and some chemotherapy too had been given and two surgeries. But he did make it to his 60th birthday, and now he is enjoying his 78th birthday! We are very grateful!!


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2007 Peugeot Flux Concept
After the Flux car design project was awarded winner of the 4th edition of Peugeot's Design Contest, the team at Peugeot's Style Center began creating a full scale model of the winning project, in close relationship with its author, Mihaï Panaîtescu.
In addition, the project is in the process of being crafted virtually for inclusion in 'Project Gotham Racing 4,' the racing game developed by Bizarre Creations exclusively for Microsoft's Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system.
The Flux project won after a selection period, which inspired the creation of 4,029 projects that came from 113 countries. The projects were posted on the website www.peugeotconcours-design.com between September and December 2006.
Beginning in March, the Flux project will be replicated to full scale and presented in Peugeot's booth for the next Frankfurt Auto show in September 2007. Starting in March is essential since it allows the teams in Peugeot's Style Center and Microsoft Game Studios to capture the project and have a design that is true to the author's vision and spirit, in terms of realistic handling and driving sensations.
"We are excited to work with Peugeot in helping to visualize the future of Peugeot vehicle design. The Flux is a perfect fit for PGR4," said Martyn Chudley, Managing Director of Bizarre Creations. "We were impressed with the innovative and the extreme car designs submitted; We hope that Mihai Panaitescu will be excited when he sees The Flux faithfully created on the Xbox 360. We look forward to adding a lot of 'Gotham' to its chassis!"
From Designer Mihai Panitescu:
My intention was to design a vehicle that pleases it's occupants in every way. It's versatility combined with it's sportiness and the ability to use it in different environments are in my opinion some of the vehicle's strong points.
Either as an explorer of sandy beaches, sweeping mountain roads, or simply commuting in the city, the Flux concept embodies a vehicle that is made to please. It's dynamic shape and open air cockpit make it lively and fun to drive as the occupants are always in contact with their surroundings.
The name Flux was inspired by the continuous change and flow of our daily lives during work and play. The shape also represents this flow with transitions through hard and smooth lines, between straight and curved all of which are characteristics of Peugeot.
A relatively small car (3500cm long by 1650cm wide), it runs on a slim hydrogen power plant hidden in the back along with the tank mounted under the front bonnet. The hood and side body panels are made from plastic, polyurethane for the seats and aluminium for the mechanical parts.
The main components such as the chassis and head protection are metal. Made up of simple body work (basic intersected volumes) the car is easily produced and accessible to everyone but most of all, it's fun to drive.


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Free App and Dozens of Online Arabic Games
Internet Polyglot offers fun and free games for learning basic Arabic vocabulary online. They also offer free Arabic apps for Android and iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch).
There are currently over forty lessons available in tutorial, guessing, typing, matching and mix formats. These Arabic educational games are similar to learning with flashcards, with the added benefit of audio for pronunciation along with the fun of being able to mix and match the game experience.
For both mobile Arabic apps and games, the lesson topics include Animals, Colors, Weather, Transportation, Sports, Hobbies, Art, Music, Entertainment, Shopping, Money, Education, Geography, Cities, Countries, Measurements, Directions, Human Characteristics, Numbers, Plants, Professions, Clothing, Ages, Work, Health, Medicine and more.
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The land grab and the fight for the territoryLUSINEIDE DOS SANTOS
As night falls, Lusineide dos Santos lights the candles. Her community is situated deep in a valley between two plateaus in the western part of the state of Bahia and does not have electricity. The families depend on solar panels, but the equipment often malfunctions so they live without refrigerators, the Internet, and sometimes even lamps. Isolated, the residents of the Cacimbinha community live 130 km away from Formosa do Rio Preto, a municipality ranking among those with the highest revenue derived from agriculture in the country.
From the dirt road riddled with holes that joins Lusineide's community to the town center, one can see parts of the enormous soy farmlands nearby and their automated harvesting machines. It has been over forty years since companies dealing in commodities arrived in the region and began planting grain on the plateaus. Today, the municipality's area is crisscrossed with farmland that is harvested using advanced technology, as has become the standard of mechanized farming in Brazilian monoculture.
Despite the proximity of the farmland to the Cacimbinha community, the infrastructure of the farms has not been extended to the families who live in the valley. Actually, the paradoxical image of a community with no electricity and its neighboring farmland equipped with highly modern technology is only one of the many contrasts in the region. There is much money, and much poverty in the municipality of Formosa do Rio Preto. The average income per capita of the area is close to 67 thousand Brazilian reais, however, half of the population (53,6 percent) receives less than half the minimum wage per month.
The human development indicators are not on the same level as the record productivity of the area. Despite the gross income being among the 200 highest in the country, Formosa is also one of the 2.000 cities with the highest child mortality rate according to the IBGE. In 2018, when the district rose to fifth in the ranking of most revenue derived from agriculture, almost a third of the population of Formosa was living in extreme poverty.
This picture of inequality is not characteristic of Lusineide's municipality alone. Other towns of the Bahia Cerrado, whose economies are based on the production of commodities, have similar indicators. The same is also true in municipalities throughout the Cerrado, in other states where agribusiness has been investing over the past decades.
A 2018 Greenpeace study analyzed the social and economic indicators of Matopiba. Researchers found that districts that have both high agricultural productivity and above-average indicators of well-being in the population are a minority. The study reports that the common belief that agribusiness enterprises bring development to the Matopiba has no basis in reality. On the contrary, the expansion of soy and livestock farmlands over the areas of the native Cerrado yields profit for few companies and landowners, leaving a trail of environmental and social damage to the local population.
The advance of farmlands
The arrival of soy farming in the vicinity of the Cacimbinha community has been a traumatic experience. The first outsiders bought deeds to the lands around the community in the late 1970s, but over time, this process has become quite irregular. Lands have been taken by means of fake documents in what has become one of the largest areas of illegally possessed land in the country, according to Incra (Instituto Nacional de Colonização e Reforma Agrária – National institute of colonization and agrarian reform).
This vast area has had several owners during this process, and has been sliced up and resold. As such, local communities gradually became restricted to the valley. Today, the plateaus previously used by the traditional populations for livestock grazing and fruit gathering have been completely overtaken by soy farmlands. In a process all too similar to what happens in other areas of the Cerrado, as years went by, residents of Cacimbinha found themselves completely surrounded by monoculture plantations.
"The biggest problem though, has been having to fend off invasions in recent years," Lusineide points out. The complex of neighboring farms, called Condomínio Cachoeira do Estrondo, has surrounded the traditional community's territory and seeks to expel its residents in order to declare the area a "conservation area".
With the changes to Brazil's forest code implemented in 2012, the Estrondo farms no longer had sufficient conservation areas as required by the new law and decided to try to annex the territory of the local communities. They put up fences and installed security gatehouses to prevent access and intimidate the residents. Whenever a resident wished to leave one of the communities, he/she had to present their IDs to the heavily armed guards. Lusineide says that as the communities began to resist, the intimidating efforts increased. The attacks worsened when the communities organized and sought legal action to maintain possession of their territories. The farms' private security guards and military police officers removed the communities' cell tower. Rural workers were taken into custody and prohibited to move freely with their livestock through land that had been illegally fenced off.
" When the conflict got nasty, they began to bar people, burn cars, kill livestock, and they even shot someone."
Lusineide dos Santos
The dispute dragged on for years. The threats and violations of human rights against the traditional communities only ceased when they were granted possession of the land in the valley in court. "We fought, and fought till the end. Even after someone was shot we did not give up, because, where would we go if we lost?" remembers a resident of Cacimbinha. The farm complex challenged the decision on all levels of the courts but possession remained to the communities.
The complex was forced to remove the fences and gatehouses. Today the communities are seeking indemnities for the harm done. According to Liliane Campos, a lawyer directly involved in land disputes in the Bahia Cerrado, this case is noteworthy because court rulings that favor traditional communities tend to be the exception.
A constant battle
Traditional communities in the state of Bahia – fundo de pasto, ribeirinhas, geraizeiras, quilombolas, and others- live in constant tension. In many areas, old and frightening land disputes resurge, and in others, new disputes and threats have surged in recent years as a consequence of the expansion of the agricultural frontier.
A study by the Pastoral da Terra commission done in 2019 identified 130 land disputes involving communities in the state of Bahia. The study considers conflicts such as that of the Cacimbinha community, but also lists several disputes involving small farming communities, quilombolas, indigenous, sem terra, and other communities. According to the study, considered a reference on the topic, the state of Bahia was the state with the third largest number of disputes, behind Maranhão and Pará.
" Illegal possession of lands affects traditional communities all over the state. Those of us involved in the reality of Bahia know this is a widespread matter."
Liliane Campos
Liliane Campos says that legislation is frequently fallible, favoring those who have more access to judicial instruments and not those who make "social" use of the land as mentioned in the Constitution. "It is understood that whoever has the documents owns the land, but in Brazil that is a travesty."
Liliane has noticed throughout her years monitoring land disputes that, in general, judges in district courts rule in favor of farms and companies who present documents without checking if those do indeed prove rightful ownership. According to her, judges will seldom provide their arguments along with a ruling; often simply citing the decision was based on "submitted documents". The problem is that on so many occasions, the submitted documents are not official. "Time and time again, I see rulings issued with basis on an online document acquired via Incra's website. A document, whose fine print clearly states it is not valid as official proof of ownership."
Liliane believes that rulings, such as the one in favor of the Cacimbinha and the other communities affected by the Condomínio Estrondo are "completely unusual". She has worked on other cases where, even when proof that families had inhabited the land for over 100 years was provided, the supposed "new owners" received favorable rulings. "It is an institutional problem where most of the time, preliminary decisions will accept buying and selling contracts for the land as proof, but that is not enough to rightfully establish possession of the land."
According to data from the Associação de Advogados dos Trabalhadores Rurais da Bahia (Association of Lawyers for Rural Workers of Bahia), it is common for grileiros A person who illegally takes possession of land. to buy small plots from local residents, pool those with other plots, and file for ownership of the whole property at the registry or with a notary. In other cases, land deeds attesting ownership are forged. According to the Greenpeace report on the Matopiba area, "many times, local registries are complicit in this practice, knowingly ratifying documents of questionable origins that are later used in court to establish ownership of a property."
In the state of Bahia, the highlands and plateaus were appropriated for mechanized agriculture in such a way. These areas, frequently used by traditional populations to graze livestock or gather fruit and plants, were essential to the maintenance of their traditional ways of life. Gradually, as the landscape of the plains has been substituted by farmlands, communities have been restricted to the valleys or have migrated to urban areas.
As Lusineide tells us, life in the valleys has been transformed. Communities used to live off the fruit of the land and the cultivation of local crops. They were completely integrated with the Biome, but are now worried about their survival. Water is scarcer, erosion of the plains has increased, and the Cacimbinha community fears it will be a victim of diseases caused by the pesticides used on the farmlands. " We are down here and they are up there, dumping all that poison into our springs," she laments.
" If we live off what nature provides, how can we go on like this? How will we live a few years from now?"
Lusineide dos Santos


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Khawaja into Australia squad as Warner takes paternity leave
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SYDNEY (Reuters) – Top order batsman Usman Khawaja was brought into the Australia squad for the next two one-day internationals against India on Wednesday after opener David Warner was granted paternity leave.
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Warner scored five runs in Australia's innings as the hosts registered a five-wicket victory in the opening clash of the five-match series in Perth on Tuesday but will miss matches two and three in Brisbane and Melbourne.
Khawaja, who recently made a successful return to test cricket in the home series against New Zealand and West Indies, will replace his fellow left-hander, whose wife Candice is expecting their second child.
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"Usman has been in fantastic form this season and was unlucky to miss out on a place in our squad … in the first place," chief selector Rod Marsh said in a news release.
"This call-up is a reward for that form and it is great to have someone of his quality to step into the squad in David's absence.
"We wish both David and Candice well and look forward to welcoming David back into the squad when circumstances allow."
Khawaja has played only three one-day internationals, the last coming against West Indies in Perth nearly three years ago.
The 29-year-old hopes he can make the opportunity count if he does get one.
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"The hunger is to play as many forms of the game as possible," he told reporters at Sydney airport. "I've made it clear that I've always wanted to play one-dayers.
"But sometimes it's about timing. If I'm going to get my opportunity, I don't know, but when I do get it hopefully I can take it and be more than just a test cricketer.
"At this moment I'm really happy with how I'm hitting the white ball."
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The second match against India takes place in Brisbane on Friday with the teams meeting at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday before the series concludes with fixtures in Canberra and Sydney.
(Reporting by Nick Mulvenney and Sudipto Ganguly in Mumbai; Editing by Andrew Both)


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Kenmar is a family company, owned by Ken and his three sons Dave, Gerrit and Curtis. We are located in Burgessville, which is centrally located in the agricultural and industrial community of southwestern Ontario. Ken has worked in the construction sector for 41 years and brings his vast knowledge to the business.
Kenmar uses a hands-on approach to meeting our customer's needs and expectations. Honesty is key, providing our customers with confidence and security.
We utilize a team approach to continually improve the policies, procedures, and techniques required to meet or exceed our customer's expectations.
We continually strive to provide quality service, on time and at a competitive price.
Photo of our first forms in 2000.
Kenmar was built on integrity, hard work and a handshake.
Ken was employed in the agricultural/residential construction sector for 21 years when Martin joined him to work together. Both of them had a background in farming and experience in agriculture. They formed a fast friendship and worked along side each other like brothers. They often joked about starting a concrete forming company, and soon realized that they were both serious. In 2000 Kenmar Concrete Forming Inc was established on a handshake.
To be more distinct in a booming construction sector they decided to purchase aluminum form panels which would enable them to produce quality walls efficiently. After 18 successful years together, Martin retired amicably from the company to pursue a venture with his wife and children.


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Now called Better Mental Health for All, our programme of change started life as the 'All Age Transformation Programme' in 2017. It was the start of a five-year journey to transform the care we deliver through our mental health services, (and it included Learning disabilities until 2020) by co-designing improvements with service users, carers, staff and other key stakeholders.
Our transformation journey was inspired by Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust as they transformed to become an 'outstanding' rated Trust. We have adapted their methodology to suit our local area and are looking to create a radical difference in the way we support people who need mental health services.
The Five Stages
The All Age Transformation Programme had five stages:
Stage 1
What excellent mental health services would look like. We consulted widely with over a thousand people from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and used their comments and suggestions to form a set of principles that set out what we need to deliver through the transformation.
Stage 2
Using the principles from stage one, we engaged with service users, carers, staff and stakeholders to develop a high-level pathway which gave us an outline of the services we need and how they should operate.
Stage 3
We used the high-level pathway to produce the detailed designs. This included what our services should look like, how they should run and the resources they need. New intervention pathways were developed as part of this co-design work. The pathways are designed to increase consistency of the treatment offered across teams and support service users in being better informed around their likely journey with our services. The outputs of all of this co-design work has been compiled into 13 Key Design Features Document.
We then worked with our staff to look at how we could organise and structure our mental health and learning disabilities teams to best deliver the 13 key design features, including the new intervention pathways.
Stage 4
At the end of stage 3, all of the co-design work and outputs were compiled to form a draft new model proposal for LPT's mental health services. During 2020, we made a decision to consult with the public about our proposed changes and we started the formal consultation in May 2021, a project that our commissioners are running. The results of the consultation will be analysed and included in our draft model at stage 5.
Stage 5
Only after successful completion of all of the above will the draft model be signed off. Stage 5 will involve implementing the model in steady phases over two years, with refinements guided by staff, service users and partners.
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For more information, see our consultation website here or you can contact the Transformation Team.
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Before the modern world of technology, spending money overseas usually called for travellers cheques or physical cash. I still remember the bewitching unfamiliarity of getting my hands on Spanish Pesetas on holidays as a child, before they adopted the Euro. I always remember one of the coins had a hole in the middle like a little golden doughnut.
Then came the travel cards with irritatingly shit exchange rates in return for the convenience of not having to carry cash, and of course, you'd only ever dare use your domestic bank card in a real emergency (and be charged a fortune for the international transaction and conversion.) Nowadays, though, there are so many options for overseas currency spending – but which should you choose? Credit card? Debit card? Travel card? Cash? Let's compare.
Credit Card
Using a credit card for your overseas spending is a smart move in terms of payment protection, chargeback features, fraud detection and in come cases complimentary insurance and points. Credit cards tend to have greater protection for fraudulent transactions or loss of funds – for example if your airline goes bankrupt or your card is cloned. That said, check your credit card's international transaction fees, exchange rates and cash withdrawal fees before you travel. Some banks use a wholesale exchange rate, like the Visa wholesale rate, which in my experience has served me well. It's as good as the best rate I could get elsewhere, so you're not losing out by paying in your home currency. Many banks now don't charge an international transaction fee, but check this first. If your credit card won't charge you for overseas transactions and uses a favourable conversion rate, it may be your best bet for overseas spending. Withdrawing cash on your credit card tends to attract a high cash advance rate domestically, so check what your withdrawal rate will be overseas, if you want to take cash out. There may also be a fee per withdrawal.
No need to convert currency before you go
Generally good fraud protection and payment protection
May include travel insurance
Don't need to convert unused currency when you return
Debit Card
Using your usual debit card overseas is a relatively new concept, but it is helpful for those who don't have a credit card – or don't like using credit. It does mean you can't overspend if you don't physically have the money, and it still relieves you of having to carry cash. You're less likely to have insurance, points or other features with your debit card, however. With cards like the ING Orange Everyday Account, though, you're getting the Visa wholesale exchange rate, and all international transaction fees are rebated. The bonus of a debit card is being able to withdraw cash with less or no fees, when compared to a credit card. ING will also rebate all ATM fees, and since it's not a credit card, there isn't a cash advance rate applicable.
No need to convert currency before you go
Often no ATM fees
Potentially favourable exchange rate
Often no international transaction fees
No need to convert unused currency when you return
Can't overspend like you can with credit
International Travel Card
Through our research before our US trip, many of the international travel currency cards in Australia just don't compete with the banks anymore. The exchange rates were pretty poor, and the perks of free cash withdrawals and no international fees are offered more widely with your bank now anyway. While there are some options that get you extra perks (like the Velocity Global Wallet where you can earn 3 points per equivalent AUD spent overseas), we struggled to find any benefits that outweigh the convenience, protection and low fee experience we got with our ANZ Travel Adventures Credit Card and ING Orange Everyday Card… except for one.
Newly launched in Australia, the Transferwise global borderless debit card not only has all the fee-free and exchange rate perks of our bank accounts, but it also gives you a billing address in any of their listed countries – great for paying for things online where a local billing address is required. While with this card you do need to convert your currency before you go, the benefit is you can lock in rates while they're in your favour. When you spend on your credit or debit card overseas, you're stuck with the live rate at the time you're traveling, which may or may not be beneficial. If the exchange rate is particularly good before you travel, it might be worth putting some money on a Transferwise card to lock that rate in while you can.
Lock in the rate before you go
Generally no cash withdrawal fees or international transaction fees
Good for multi-currency travel
Diversify your travel money
In my opinion, the best way to maximise all the perks of each different overseas currency option is to diversify. Sticking to one credit card, one debit card, one travel card or just plain old cash does open you up to risks. If your card or cash is lost or stolen while you travel, you've got a problem. By spreading your overseas spending money across 2-3 options, you can soak up the perks of each one, and ensure you've always got access to money. Don't store all cash and cards together, either. Keep one in your bag and one in your pocket, or one in your hotel safe and one out with you, for example.
For our US trip, we used the Transferwise card, an ANZ Travel Adventures card and my ING Orange Everyday card. In the weeks leading up to our trip, the AU dollar to US dollar conversion fluctuated immensely. We transferred money to our Transferwise card in US dollars in $1000 bundles, to take advantage of the high rates, and then brought the rest with us on my debit card, and paid for bigger purchases like hotels on my credit card. We then took about $600 in cash. This meant we paid zero fees, got the best rates, could get cash out when we needed it, and had the benefit of ANZ's complimentary travel insurance.
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Construction work is one of the most dangerous jobs out there. Construction companies are responsible for running safe operations that adhere to every state and federal safety rule, regulation, and restriction. A recent tragic example of a construction site collapse highlights exactly how deadly this industry can be.
The Collapse
According to ABC Eyewitness News, a concrete staircase leading from the 13th to the 14th floor inside a 15-story construction project collapsed. Three construction workers were killed in the process ( a fourth was injured and taken to the hospital). The building is part of the CityCentre shopping complex and is the Marathon Oil Company's future site. The building project had recently been inspected by city officials, which leaves the matter of what caused the collapse even more unclear. Construction collapses are often due to scaffolding collapses, which are deadly enough but lack the immense destructive power of concrete collapsing. A tragedy like this leaves many questions in its wake.
The Possibility of a Wrongful Death Claim
In an accident this chaotic and tragic, it is impossible to know who is responsible for the workers' deaths. If the construction company that employed them is directly responsible, the claim will proceed through workers' compensation. In a case like this, however, negligence could quickly come down to a third-party's actions, including:
Negligence on the part of the property owner
Negligence on the part of a construction worker employed by someone else (or on the part of anyone involved who does not work for the same employer)
Negligence on the part of a subcontractor
In such instances, the families may be able to bring wrongful death claims against the at-fault party on behalf of their lost loved ones.
The Elements of a Wrongful Death Claim
Wrongful death cases are often exceptionally complicated, but the elements that must be represented are relatively straightforward and include:
The party who is at fault owed a duty of care to the victim.
The party who is at fault failed to uphold this duty of care to the victim.
This failure on the part of the at-fault party was the direct cause of the victim's death.
The death of the victim caused losses (for his or her next of kin).
Wrongful death cases are important cases that, while they can never bring our loved ones back, can help family members move forward in the healing process.
You Need an Experienced Killeen Personal Injury Attorney on Your Side
Wrongful death cases are a complicated component of an already highly complicated area of the law. Brett Pritchard, at The Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard in Killeen, Texas, is an accomplished personal injury attorney with a wealth of experience successfully guiding wrongful death claims toward optimal outcomes. Your case is important, so please do not hesitate to contact us online or call us at 254-501-4040 for more information today.


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RAPTOR Tough and Tintable Protective Coating is a durable urethane coating that provides surfaces with a protective barrier that can withstand the toughest situations.
Developed to tolerate most climatic conditions, RAPTOR is UV resistant and won't fade or "chalk" even after years in the sun. RAPTOR is also waterproof and protects surfaces from rust making it perfect for substrates that will be submerged in water, including saltwater.
RAPTOR's versatility makes it perfect for almost any application. It's scratch and stain resistant and easy to clean, simply hose it off. Its flexible formulation can handle impacts without cracking, making it perfect for its most popular application as a truck bedliner.
RAPTOR is unlike other bedliners or protective coatings. 2-component urethane technology far surpasses the durability of epoxy and 1-component coatings. And in case it does scratch (which is tough to do!), RAPTOR can easily be repaired. You can't do that with most of the other bedliners and protective coatings!
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