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Smart Mobility- Decongestion of Urban Areas
As part of a more interconnected world, our cities are playing an increasingly active role in the global economy. Urban growth is largely driven by economic development and will dramatically change the scale and nature of our communities. This will put a tremendous strain on the infrastructure that delivers vital services like transport, electricity, water, and communications.
In the field of transportation, we need to provide the infrastructure required to support our mobility needs. For example, instead of building additional road capacity, there is more reliance nowadays on using technologies to optimize the performance of existing infrastructure and sweating of assets. Support for these technologies is expected to increase in future years given the limited budgets available to governments, and the increased awareness of the role of urban technologies in optimizing asset performance.
As cities grow and expand, urban transportation systems will have to evolve to grapple with issues such as traffic congestion, safety, wasting commuter time and valuable fuel, and adverse impact on the environment. The Government of India is focused on installation of technology solutions like in-vehicle technologies that consist of speed governors, GPS and CCTV cameras which will enhance security.
Collectively known as Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), these technology-driven urban mobility systems are now widely recognized as a cost-effective solution for enabling smart transport infrastructure outcomes.
Technologies for smart mobility around the world:
New emerging technologies have the potential to make our roads and transit systems safer, greener and more efficient. Following are some of the technologies that will shape up the future of our world:
- Hyperloop: Hyperloop is a tube-based inter and intra-city transportation system for passengers and cargo. Drastic reduction of air in the tube along with magnetic levitation and propulsion allows capsules to move through the tube with nearly zero friction and safely accelerate to airplane speeds. And this is all powered by a combination of alternative energy and energy conservation systems.
- Maglev Trains: Magnetic levitation" trains are already in operation in Shanghai and Japan. A magnetic force lifts and propels the train using a minimal amount of energy compared to diesel-powered or electric-powered trains. The trains whisk passengers along at up to 310 miles per hour. A planned maglev train will transport passengers over 200 miles between Nagoya and Tokyo in just 40 minutes, helping to free congested roads, reduce air pollution, and reduce accidents. The main issue with this train is its inflated cost of development.
- Autonomous vehicles: An autonomous car is a vehicle that can guide itself without human conduction. This kind of vehicle has become a concrete reality and may change the future systems where computers take over the art of driving. An autonomous car is also known as driverless car. These cars can look for exit ramps, detect buildings, stop suddenly for other cars and change speeds as and when needed. Autonomous cars use various kinds of technologies. They can be built with GPS sensing knowledge to help with navigation. They may use sensors and other equipment to avoid collisions. They also can use a range of technology known as augmented reality, where a vehicle displays information to drivers in new and innovative ways.
- Smart Cars: One way to solve transportation problems in major cities is to make the cars smaller and smarter. Smart cars have been around for many years. Many automakers, offer electric vehicles which are more energy saving.
- Pod cars: These futuristic transport vehicles will offer an environmentally friendly, clean energy alternative for urban transportation. Pod Cars are automated driverless vehicles that will operate on elevated/underground shuttle networks or traditional roadways in the near future using personal rapid transit systems.
Personal rapid transit (PRT) is a new public transportation system designed for swift travel in congested areas. These Pod Car networks will operate much like traditional rail and streetcar networks, on raised platforms above busy roads and highways (or underground). Pod Cars will be convenient, affordable to operate and beneficial to the environment as they are powered by electricity.
- Cars and other vehicles generate traffic related data, which is stored and accumulated in cloud. With the help of artificial intelligence, data is analyzed. They help predict long term effects such as variable road conditions and weather parameters. These insights are compiled into dynamic map in real time. Dynamic maps are organized into multiple layers for different purposes. It helps to realize safe and smooth flow of traffic. For example, if an accident occurs, all the vehicles individually will be rerouted to avoid the risk of congestion. Moreover, each vehicle will grasp the surrounding risk in advance and slow down if necessary, so that drivers can experience safe and comfortable journey.
- In regions with poor access for transportation, community vehicles operated by local administration can pick up residents in accordance with their schedules and take them automatically to their destinations. The vehicles can also assist in reserving hospital appointments or receive medical enquiries before arrival. Furthermore, the vehicle can continue to assist in providing numerous services such as sending medical reports along with the vehicle details to your nearby family members etc.
- Logistics will be more safe and efficient for long distance transportation. Reduction of air resistance will help to cut down on fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Detection of abnormal sounds and vibrations and the ability to predict the failure of parts in a vehicle will help in avoiding road accidents.
Urban mobility is no longer about commuting with the help of motorized vehicles. What people really need is easy accessibility to various urban services.
For example, the Walkable City concept (being implemented in New York and other cities), smart bike sharing systems, Leap in San Francisco (an ICT-enabled on-demand transit service), and Uber (an ICT-enabled ride-sharing service) have enabled many people to enjoy an urban lifestyle without owning a private vehicle. There has been a continuous decline in the motorized traffic volume in some of the countries.
The rapid development of ICT and subsequent ICT-enabled transport services has enormous potential to turn new urban mobility concepts into realities at an amazing speed and scale. For example, Zipcar, an ICT-enabled car sharing service provider in the United States, has been able to significantly reduce motorized trips. Each Zipcar replaces 15 private cars on the road, and every Zipcar driver drives 80 percent less than if they used their own cars. However, not all the ICT enabled transport solutions are considered as smart mobility. For example, those so-called "smart parking" systems or mobile phone apps that help car drivers to easily find cheap, available parking lots in city centers, will only help the drivers and the navigators to drive conveniently without traffic and thus could encourage more people to drive instead of walking, biking or using public transport, and therefore contribute to more motorized traffic.
As we embrace more and more new innovative technologies in the transport sector, we need to develop a new framework to guide urban mobility. The benefits of investing in smart mobility systems are compelling, particularly given the improvements that could be made in terms of providing innovative solutions to lift our economic efficiency and productivity.
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April 26, 2018
For this year's GLSEN Day of Silence on April 27th, the 2017-2018 National Student Council shared on social media how they are breaking the silence. With this year's focus on highlighting marginalized voices within the LGBTQ+ community, some council members are either educating others on intersectionality and the importance of allyship, emphasizing the voices of those unable to speak up, or letting their true self shine proudly. We encourage you to use this day to continue engaging in dialogue in your schools and community centered around the bullying of LGBTQ students. Be sure to take a picture of yourself or your GSA breaking the silence with our sign and share on social media, tagging @GLSENofficial.
1. Julia
2. Em
3. Mari
4. James
5. Imani
6. Marcus
7. Danny
8. Soli
9. Marisa
How are you breaking the silence for LGBTQ youth? Let us know on Twitter or Instagram with your own sign and #DayOfSilence!
April 26, 2018
This Friday, thousands of students across the country will participate in GLSEN's Day of Silence, a daylong vow of silence symbolizing the to highlight the silencing and erasure of LGBTQ people at school. After taking a vow of silence throughout the day, students often break the silence with an event hosted by a student group, community organization, or local GLSEN Chapter. Check out the list below to see whether a local GLSEN Chapter is hosting an event near you.
GLSEN Greater Wichita
Night of Noise
West Heights United Methodist Church
Friday, April 27 at 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM CDT
GLSEN Bluegrass
Night of Noise
Third Street Stuff & Coffee
Friday, April 27 at 6 PM - 8 PM EDT
New York
Hudson Valley
GLSEN Hudson Valley
2018 Breaking the Silence Teen Dance
Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center
Friday, April 27 at 7 PM - 10 PM EDT
New York Capital Region
Breaking The Silence Rally
Egg Performing Arts Center
Friday, April 27th 4:30-9PM
Kansas City
GLSEN Greater Kansas City
Break the Silence and After-Party
Friday, April 27 at 3:15 PM - 6:45 PM CDT
Mill Creek Park and KC Center for Inclusion
April 17, 2018
GLSEN's Day of Silence is coming up! Here are 8 ways students can participate leading up to and during the largest, student-led action against anti-LGBTQ bullying and erasure in schools.
- Prepare by sharing to your teachers, friends, and coworkers over the course of the day why you're being silent. Share with your teachers and administration the Day of Silence Educator Guide. You can find all of the materials at glsen.org/dayofsilence.
- Plan something to Break the Silence, such as using the Breaking the Silence Letter Generator to administration. Host a teach-in, a rally, a dance, a picnic, a little after-school meeting to make some joyous noise. Check to see if your local GLSEN Chapter is hosting an event to attend.
- Promote why you're participating in the Day of Silence by distributing flyers, setting up a table at lunch, or even making an announcement over the PA system to get others involved!
- Don't use duct tape to cover your mouth. Use GLSEN stickers, buttons, and shirts. Alternatively, design your own swag that visibly shows your support without hurting yourself!
- Remember you have a right to free speech. If you feel your rights are being violated, submit a form to request help at the bottom of glsen.org/dayofsilence.
- Use the momentum from Day of Silence to stay involved in making schools safer and more inclusive for LGBTQ youth. Sign up for advocacy alerts at glsen.org/glsenup.
- Register your school's GSA to get helpful resources all year long!
- Don't forget to be creative, make it your own, and find new ways to end the silence and erasure of LGBTQ students in school. The Day of Silence was created by students, and definitely needs your brilliance to breathe life into it in your schools!
This piece was written by Danny Charney, artwork was created by Cruz Contreras, both are members of GLSEN's National Student Council. Find more Day of Silence tips, poems, playlists, and more in the Day of Silence zine!
April 02, 2018
GLSEN's Day of Silence is April 12th! Here are 10 ways educators can get involved in the largest, student-led action against anti-LGBTQ bullying and erasure in schools.
Use the Educator Guide for the Day of Silence for lesson ideas before, during, and after the Day of Silence.
Pause your teaching to join GLSEN for the national moment of silence and solidarity for 3 minutes at 3 pm ET/2 pm CT/1 pm PT.
Structure your lessons with silent writing: ask students to reflect on their identities and experiences in terms of race, ability, sexuality, and relationships both in and out of school.
Make sure that any students facing pushback for organizing a Day of Silence in your school know they can contact Lambda Legal directly for support.
Set up a Day of Silence table in your school lobby or hallway, and invite students to give away Day of Silence stickers, buttons, and info cards.
Organize a Breaking the Silence assembly, rally, or open mic. Breaking the Silence is an important action on the Day of Silence. Prepare with your students beforehand how they want to take action and advocate for LGBTQ people at their school.
Encourage your students to download the unselfie sign, share and tweet their answers about how they are ending the silence to @GLSEN on Twitter and @glsenofficial on Instagram.
Use our Letter Writing Generator to create a custom letter for administrators, superintendents, or other school leaders urging them to implement institutional supports for LGBTQ students.
Preview and then host a screening of one of the films from the Youth and Gender Media Project, which is offering free streaming to Day of Silence registrants for the last two weeks in April.
See our Ways to Participate in the Day of Silence resource for more ideas!
Thanks for being a supportive educator and helping to make your school more LGBTQ visible and affirming!
March 12, 2018
The closet door. While to some it is just a piece of furniture, the closet door is very symbolic to closeted folks in the LGBTQ community. Coming out (of the closet) can be a special moment. In Love, Simon, which comes out March 16, we follow Simon's coming-out journey. We see Simon through his highs and lows, and just like me, Simon "came out" fine!
As a fellow queer youth, I am very excited to see a movie about some of the same experiences I went through! Love, Simon provides a clear representation of a high-school student coming out, which is rare in mainstream media. It's important that we continue to have representation and our stories shared widely so that LGBTQ students feel affirmed about our identities.
"Announcing who you are to the world is pretty terrifying." Simon's story can jumpstart conversation in your #GSA! #LOVESIMON #sponsored pic.twitter.com/63mPgUi2x1
— GLSEN (@GLSEN) March 6, 2018
I want to share a few thoughts around my coming-out process in hopes of supporting other students' coming-out process and the conversation that Love, Simon helps start. While coming out can be nerve-racking, it's very nice to keep in mind a few things:
1. Come out when you want to.
You don't have to rush this process. Don't feel pressured to come out on LGBTQ "holidays" such as National Coming Out Day or National LGBTQ Pride Month in June. You can come out whenever you feel it is right for YOU!
2. You don't have to come out to everyone if you don't want to!
This is very important, especially if you don't particularly feel safe. It's perfectly okay if you want to come out to certain family members or friends, because coming out is about your personal wellbeing and safety. I came out slowly, starting with the people closest to me. As time progressed, I told portions of my extended family and even some of my friends. There are still people I haven't come out to, but I believe these things take time.
3. Have a coming-out party! (if you want)
The best part about coming out is you can be as extra as you want. Throw a pride parade for yourself. Come out to your family at Sunday dinner as you pass the potatoes. Invite all your friends to a coming-out party! Remember: This is about you. Whether it's low-key or extra, it is yours! My coming-out experience involved me, my mother, and two maroon couches that we both sat on. While there were no party balloons present, I really appreciated the intimacy of the conversation because it made me feel more comfortable!
4. You don't have to come out for anyone.
When you're extremely close to someone, you get used to sharing everything with each other. Your friends and family might even encourage you to share things, or share things a little faster than you might like. REMEMBER: you come out for you, not for anyone else. I always felt like I was lying to my family about my sexuality. To me, every day I was "acting straight," until I came out. As time went on, this mindset became very toxic, and I started to realize that being "honest" should not come at the price of my wellbeing.
5. You can come out as many times as you like.
Maybe you came out the first time as a certain gender or sexuality. Then throughout the course of your life, you have changed and now you identify as another gender or sexuality. Or, maybe you came out the first time as a certain gender and sexuality. Then throughout the course of your life, you have changed and now you identify as a different gender with the same sexuality you came out previously with. Both of these are okay! Coming out isn't always a one-time thing.
I identify with the first scenario. I first came out to my family as bisexual, but I soon realized that I felt attracted exclusively to girls instead. After coming out as a lesbian, I used to beat myself up about my change, but sexuality is FLUID, and sometimes it changes and sometimes it doesn't.
I hope whoever is reading this feels calmer about the coming-out process even when it can make one feel the opposite. I would like to end these considerations with one last important point.
6. You don't HAVE to come out.
You don't hear this one very often, so many don't think that it counts as an option. But you truly do not have to come out. Coming out is not something everyone can do for safety, emotional, and mental reasons. If you feel it is not your time to come out, know that you have that right. You have the option to say no. You are not a coward; you are strong because you know what's best for you. And that's all that matters.
I hope that you get to watch Love, Simon, to see a high-school coming out story on the big screen. Also that you feel like LGBTQ visibility and representation allows a piece of your story to be shown on the big screen, too. To bring Love, Simon into the classroom, GLSEN partnered with 20th Century Fox to develop a discussion guide and lesson plan to foster conversation on themes from the movie, such as coming out, identity, and safe spaces.
Representation is so important. I want to continue to see more stories, and complex stories, and diverse stories that highlight our different narratives of coming out in the LGBTQ community.
Imani Sims is a member of GLSEN's National Student Council.
Love, Simon is coming out to theaters March 16!
This post is sponsored by 20th Century Fox.
March 12, 2018
As educators, we have a unique opportunity to help our students to learn about the world around them. As any educator will tell you, we teach our students not just with our lesson plans, but with everything we say -- and everything we leave out.
There are so many high schools today comfortably teaching Romeo and Juliet as one of the greatest love stories of all time. As educators, we show our students over and over again that heterosexual love and romance is "common" and "acceptable" -- even more, that it's "romantic" and "desirable."
What many high schools are missing is the integration of queer romance and the opportunity to learn, read, and discuss characters and relationships that aren't framed in heteronormativity. GLSEN research shows that nearly 4 in 5 LGBTQ students don't see positive LGBTQ representation in their curriculum. We are missing stories like Love, Simon, a story about seventeen-year old Simon Spier. He's yet to tell his family or friends he's gay and he doesn't actually know the identity of the anonymous classmate he's fallen for online.
That's why GLSEN has partnered with 20th Century Fox to bring this film and its important themes and characters to your students. We have developed a discussion guide and lesson plan to help foster conversation about the movie's themes, especially around coming out and invisible identities in your classrooms.
Our #LoveSimon high school lesson plan can help students explore "invisible identities" and coming out. ➡ https://t.co/CXr3glDsOJ #sponsored pic.twitter.com/fMVQ7Fo9Bl
— GLSEN (@GLSEN) March 7, 2018
At GLSEN, we know the benefits that LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum can have for all students. This movie, and the book it's based on, can help you ensure that your students don't leave high school thinking that stories like Romeo and Juliet are the only love stories worth remembering.
Becca Mui is the Education Manager at GLSEN.
Love, Simon is coming out to theaters March 16!
This post is sponsored by 20th Century Fox.
March 08, 2018
I was in sixth grade when I started to realize and explore my identity as a queer person. And, like many other students, I also started to hear negative comments and derogatory slurs about LGBTQ people in my school. It was by no coincidence that I began engaging in eating-disorder behaviors shortly thereafter.
Historically, eating disorders have been depicted in mass media (television shows, magazines, and works of fiction) as illnesses associated with white, straight, cisgender female adolescents. However, they affect people of all demographics and backgrounds. In fact, there have been multiple studies that show that LGBTQ youth are disproportionately susceptible to developing eating disorders.
Research shows that as early as twelve years old, lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth are at a much higher risk of binge-eating and purging, including laxative abuse and/or vomiting, than their heterosexual peers. Additionally, a survey of nearly 300,000 college students found that transgender students had over four times greater risk of being diagnosed with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, and two times greater risk of eating disorder symptoms such as purging.
Essentially, LGBTQ students are more likely to experience eating disorders and their symptoms at a higher rate than their straight and cisgender peers. And this may not be a coincidence: There are several unique experiences that queer youth go through that may be related to developing an eating disorder. These include, but are not limited to, stress surrounding coming out, internalized negative beliefs about oneself, and discrimination and bullying. LGBTQ people may also face challenges that prevent them from seeking out or obtaining treatment and support.
There are many factors that can contribute to developing an eating disorder; a need for control, experiences of trauma, underlying mental illness, and societal pressures that glorify a "perfect body" are just a few. For me, one of the earliest reasons that I began to engage in disordered eating was an identity impairment caused by being a closeted queer person afraid to come out.
As a young person struggling to figure out my sexuality, I felt like there were no resources or people to help me during that time, and walking in the hallway to hear slurs like "that's so gay" only made me feel even more ostracized. Similarly, I felt like my identity was being discredited when I came out as gender non-binary, because my peers and teachers alike refused to call me by my correct pronouns. So without a community to turn to as an outlet to help me navigate and grow confident in my identity, I turned to creating an identity in another community.
In my experience, dieting websites and programs were a direct gateway into darker pathways online that promoted and advocated for eating-disorder behaviors. While dieting programs and calorie-tracking websites taught me how to restrict my intake, pro-eating disorder websites taught me how to take that obsession further and how to hide it from others. Although I finally got what I wanted – a seemingly "supportive" community – I paid the price of years of suffering physically, socially, and emotionally. This is why it was important for me to find a community that actually affirmed and supported all of my identities and my recovery process as an LGTBQ student.
In high school, I finally found a consistent and supportive LGBTQ community in my hometown as well as through GLSEN advocacy online. Community that affirms my identity helped me feel empowered, supporting my mental health and wellbeing. However, the "stickiness" of the eating-disorder label followed me for a while. It is important to note that recovery is a process, not perfection. Now, I am proud to say that I am confident in my identity as a bisexual, non-binary, femme, powerhouse in recovery from an eating disorder rather than someone whose only sense of self is connected to food and weight.
There must be a change in the way we discuss and prevent eating disorders, as we are leaving entire populations behind. Popular culture has a responsibility to increase awareness of LGBTQ identities in general, and reflect the accurate nature of our lives to include mental health and eating disorders.
Once we begin these difficult conversations, we must start implementing supports for LGBTQ students. In health class, this may mean sharing statistics about how eating disorders affect LGBTQ youth. More generally, this means we must change the way we often discuss what makes a "normal body," and move away from the gender roles and expectations that may be communicated through curriculum. There is no "normal" way to have a body, be a certain gender, or to love someone. What may be an offhand comment can irreparably harm a student's self-image.
Right now, you can support LGBTQ youth, especially those with eating disorders, by learning more about and implementing supports in school for LGBTQ students. These supports can come in the form of supportive educators, inclusive and affirming policies, inclusive curriculum, and student clubs that support LGBTQ visibility. Implementing these supports can result in students feeling empowered, so that their sense of self-worth can grow.
Katie Regittko is a member of GLSEN's National Student Council. James Van Kuilenburg, another member, also contributed to this piece.
March 05, 2018
Students have been fighting to end violence in schools so that they can feel safer in an environment that is meant for knowledge and growth.
From Black students in the Children's March in the 1960s, Day of Silence being created in the 90s, Dream Defenders, Black Lives Matter, and Black Youth Project 100, now to Parkland, students have been advocating for the safety of LGBTQ students for years.
As the March for Our Lives demands safety in schools through nonviolent protest surrounding gun violence, we hope that you continue to engage in conversations and actions that create change in whatever capacity you can.
There are ways you can take the lessons you learn and turn them into action to make change in your school.
Listen to this Emma González speech
Use, Committing to Nonviolence: A Lesson from Viva La Casa and The Mighty Times Children's March: Teacher's Guide- Teaching Tolerance (Grade 6-12)
Read, Non-Violent Resistance - Teachers Without Borders
Learn about how other movements have organized and asked for change to happen around young folks lives, Black Lives Matter Policy Platform, Black Youth Project 100 Platform, and Standing Rock and the Return of the Nonviolent Campaign
Discuss then Act:
- Use the resources above to start a conversation around demanding safety in schools.
- Look up laws in your area, make a plan to bring this up with administration, school boards, and politicians. Read through GLSEN's Quick Guide to Meeting with Decision Makers
- Discuss the importance of voting, and how to have conversations with others around electing officials that are willing to implement and take action around school safety.
- Have a teach in about Knowing Your Rights Around Free Speech In Public Schools
- Discuss safety tips for those of you who might be going to non-violent protests:
- Have a conversations around safety of folks with marginalized identities before any protests. Know that the risk of attending a protest is different for everyone depending on the identities that they hold.
- Discuss: What To Do If Your Rights Are Violated At A Demonstration Or Protest
- Tell a supportive educator.
- Tell a parent or guardian.
- Game plan to go with friends. There is safety in numbers and people who know what you need while attending the event.
- Having an emergency number written down or memorized.
- Have an emergency plan and a meeting spot in case you get split up from your party or if things go south.
We know that with everything happening, what is of utmost importance is your safety. That at the moment it feels like students have to do the work when adults are the ones in power and have the ability to make changes that have direct impact on your ability to be in school safely.
Some of you have been long demanding this before this particular shooting. You have been doing the work showing us that we can't wait for the next shooting or murder. You are making your voices heard and rising up to demand action to create the schools and communities our world needs and deserves.
Please make sure to take care of yourselves. Be in community with those that give you joy. Recharge, and know that you are valued and loved. Here are some resources for you to use.
- Steven Universe: Mindful Education
- 4 Self-Care Resources for Days When the World is Terrible
- 5 Awesome, Immediate Self-Care Resources For When You Feel Like Actual Garbage
- Rest For Resistance- QTPOC Mental Health
Tate Benson is the Youth Programs Associate at GLSEN.
March 05, 2018
Students have been endlessly fighting for violence to be addressed in their schools so that they can feel safer in an environment that is meant for knowledge and growth. As the March for Our Lives demands safety in schools through nonviolent protest surrounding gun violence, it is critical for educators to continue to engage in conversations and actions that can create change in whatever capacity you can.
Reading about the history of nonviolent protest can help you be better prepared to facilitate conversations with your students, and to have context for the March for Our Lives.
When possible, structuring lesson time around these topics will help your students to better understand and process the protests and activism they're seeing in the media.
- Gandhi and the Non-Violent Protest Movement in India- Minnesota Historical Society (Grades 9-12)
- The Civil Rights Movement- The Jackson Sun (Elementary)
- Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Movement 1954-1985 - Facing History
- LESSON 1 - The Philosophy of Nonviolence
- LESSON 2 - Tactics of Nonviolence
- LESSON 3 - Six Steps for Nonviolent Social Change
- Nonviolent Resistance - King Institute (Grades 6-12)
- Peaceful Protests- PBS (Grades 9-12)
- Committing to Nonviolence: A Lesson from Viva La Casa and The Mighty Times Children's March: Teacher's Guide - Teaching Tolerance (Grade 6-12)
- Non-Violent Resistance - Teachers Without Borders
You're in our networks because you're committed to your students' safety and well-being. Here are some actions you can take to serve them during this time. If you are near a local GLSEN Chapter, especially GLSEN Northern Virginia or GLSEN Maryland, reach out to them if you're interested in supporting the March in person.
- Talk with your students and ask for ways to support them, whether they are planning to engage in activism action or not.
- Share GLSEN's Quick Guide to Meeting with Decision Makers with students hoping to meet with administration, school boards, and politicians.
- Have a teach-in about Knowing Your Rights Around Free Speech In Public Schools
- Find out about the laws in your school, district, and state and advocate for policy changes around student and school safety.
- If you can, discuss safety tips for non-violent protests with your students:
- Game planning and going with friends.
- Having an emergency number written down.
- Have an exit plan.
- Tell a supportive educator.
- Tell a parent or guardian.
- Have a conversations around safety of folks with marginalized identities during non-violent protests.
- Discuss: What To Do If Your Rights Are Violated At A Demonstration Or Protest
The world has been asking too much of educators for too long. For many of us, some of the suggestions and responses have exacerbated that point beyond imagination. Remember that while you are supporting your students, someone should also be supporting you. Take time to decompress and find joy each night; your students are depending on you and your energy each morning.
As the students are showing us, we can't wait for the next shooting. We must make our voices heard and rise up to demand action to create the schools and communities our world needs and deserves.
Becca Mui is GLSEN's Education Manager.
February 27, 2018
All my friends remember hearing me rant sophomore year about our AP US History Textbook. Quite frequently I'd rant about the lack of inclusivity in our "comprehensive" education. Queer representation was boiled down to a single paragraph and a picture on one page of an 800+ page textbook. There was a single sentence about the Mattachine Society and one sentence about Stonewall followed by a sentence stating that AIDS in the 1980's slowed the sexual revolution of the 1960's. The part that bothered me the most was the sentence about Stonewall: "A brutal attack on gay men by off-duty police officers at New York's Stonewall Inn in 1969 proved a turning point, when victims fight back in what became known as the Stonewall Rebellion." Stonewall was not an attack on gay men, it was an attack on TRANS. PEOPLE. OF. COLOR.
That experience reinforced the idea that if I wanted to learn about my history it would be on my own time, on my own terms, outside of school. While that was helpful for me, I know the majority of the students gearing up for the AP US History exam aren't thinking that way. I think that's unfortunate because queer history, especially Black queer history, IS American history. So all Americans should learn it. That's why I think the #QueeringBlackHistory campaign is so important. I wanted to highlight the women and femmes I look at as role models and wished I learned about in school.
You can view some of these icons below, or scroll through GLSEN's Instagram! You can also always find resources about supporting Black LGBTQ students at glsen.org/black.
-Ose Arheghan, GLSEN's 2017 Student Advocate of the Year.
Marsha P. Johnson
Marsha P. Johnson is one of the most famous queer women of color in the LGBTQ community. In partnership with Sylvia Rivera, she founded STAR (the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries) which was an organization that helped homeless or runaway trans individuals. Johnson also worked with the Gay Liberation Front and was an integral part of the Stonewall Riots.
Abigail Hollis
Abigail Hollis is one of the 11 original members of University of Missouri Concerned Student 1950. CS1950 was a student response to racism on campus and pushed for leadership change within the university.
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Cece McDonald is a trans activist bring attention to the problems with the American prison industrial complex. McDonald was assaulted in a racist and transphobic attack and retaliated in self-defence. She made national headlines in 2012 when she accepted a 41 month plea bargain for second-degree manslaughter and was housed in a male prison. Her story shone light on violence and discrimination against trans women of color.
Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde was a lesbian, Civil Rights activist, and poet laureate of New York. Her poetry brought attention to the struggles of black people, women, and members of the queer community. She continuously called for and encouraged others to call for the liberation of minority communities.
Brittany Ferrell
Brittany Ferrell is a 28-year-old activist who led protests in Ferguson, Missouri after the shooting on Michael Brown. Ferrell, along with her wife, led a protest that shut down Interstate 70 in the town and were both arrested. Ferrell also founded organization, Millennial Activists United.
Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox is an actress and advocate for the trans community. In her breakout role as Sophia on Orange is the New Black, Cox became the first openly trans person nominated for a primetime Emmy in the acting category. In the last 3 years, Cox has become the first trans person to do things like star in a broadcast TV show, have a wax figure in Madame Tussauds and win a daytime Emmy for directing.
Sekiya Dorsett
Sekiya Dorsett is a queer filmmaker who has had work shown at film festivals all around the world. She has produced content for LOGO TV, USA Network and Oxygen. Recently, her documentary Revival: Women and the World followed the lives of five queer women of color who traveled the country sharing their story through music and poetry.
Pauli Murray
Dr. Rev. Pauli Murray was a Civil Rights leader, lawyer, women's rights leader and one of the first African-American female Episcopal ministers. As a lawyer, Murray's work set legal precedent for both Brown v. Board of Education and Reed v. Reed, both cases integral to the Civil Rights and women's rights movements. As a women's rights activist, Murray work alongside Betty Friedan to co-found the National Organization for Women.
Amandla Stenberg
Hunger Games and Everything, Everything actor Amandla Stenberg made headlines when they publicly came out in Teen Vouge's Snapchat as bisexual. Stenberg is an outspoken activist who advocates for women, African Americans, members of the queer community and young people.
Angelica Ross
Angelica Ross is a leading figure in the movement for trans and racial equality. She tackles everything from boardrooms, to film sets, to the White House. She is the founder of TransTech Social Enterprises, which empowers trans and gender non-conforming folks in the workplace. She also created the series Her Story which centers two trans women in LA.
Angela Davis
Angela Davis is an American political activist, academic, author and a self-identified lesbian. Her work continues to focus on the intersections of race, gender, and economic justice. She emerged as an activist in her work with the Black Panther Party in the 1960s. She continues teach as a professor and author books about the resistance including her most recent book, "Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement."
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Goldenballs is ditching a few of his luxury cars and supercars in order to free up some space at Beckingham Palace.
Five of the soccer superstar's flash cars, worth over half-a-million pounds, are being put up for sale. According to sources close to the family, the cars are simply gathering dust in the UK at his home, Beckingham Palace, while he spends most of his time playing football and partying in LA. Two Bentleys, a BMW 645, a Range Rover Sport and his £170,000 Lamborghini Gallardo are all in the firing line. A trio of Harley-Davidson motorbikes is also getting the chop.
After starting out driving a Ford Escort to training at Manchester United, 'Becks' or 'Goldenballs' has spent a fortune on his excessively lavish car collection, which includes Cadillacs, Porsches, Bentleys and a Hummer. Just last year he flogged his Porsche 911 Carrera on eBay for £136,000, and in 2005 he unloaded his BMW M3 for £90,000 having bought it for just £44,000 in 1997. Given the Beckham collection adds a significant premium to the sale price, the collection up for sale could far exceed the £500,000 the cars are valued at.
That said, it's still unclear whether Becks has personalized any of the cars up for sale. Adding his squad number 23 has been common practice, appearing stitched onto the seats or printed on the center caps. It's unknown where and when Beckham's cars will be sold, but as soon as it's made public expect plenty of media coverage.


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Those with a penchant for car meets and hypercars may want to mark this event down on their calendars for next year.
Earlier this week at the TT-Circuit in Assen, Netherlands, a swarm of the priciest high performance cars descended on the track for the annual gathering known as Super Car Sunday. For 2018 a collection of exotics worth over $50 million showed up to flaunt their stuff for the meet's lucky attendees.
Fortunately for those who missed the show, a video was released by YouTuber Carspotter Jeroen revealing just how impressive an assortment of vehicles made it out to play on what's considered one of the fastest courses in Europe.
While we weren't able to pick a favorite in this party of rare machines, some definite standouts included the Zenvo TSR-S, Apollo Intensa Emozione, Koenigsegg Agera RS and Rimac Concept_One.
Super Car Sunday is sponsored by tire manufacturer Vredestein, which recently announced a similar event set to take place Sept. 30 at the Circuit Zaandvoort, near the North Sea coast line.
Check out the above video for a peak at the action from this past Sunday.
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Some steps are needed to prepare properly your trip to Ukraine for dental treatment:
The first step: CONSULTATIONS
Ukrainian dentist estimates the volume of the expected dental work and its cost. Your medical data and panoramic X-ray is helpful for the doctor.
Also you choose tour services you need.
- Air tickets
- Visa (No visas are required for citizens of the following countries: Poland, Hungary, Romania, Mongolia, Former USSR countries (except for Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia), сitizens of EC, Switzerland, Japan, Canada and United States. )
- Transfer
- Hotel
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- Excursion
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If you provide us with all data specified above, the estimation will be the most exact though preliminary. If you do not give any data, the estimation will be conducted at place on arrival to Ukraine after first visit to the dentist.
The second step: ACCOUNT
When you fill in and sent us your personal details, Odessa Dental Tour manager will provide you with preliminary plan and calculation of treatment including all your requests via e-mail during 48 hours.
Both treatment calculation and payment are divided into two parts:
I part: preliminary cost of dental treatment;
II part: preliminary cost of TOUR SERVICE.
Such division of calculation allows patients to vary cost of the whole complex of Dental Travel Agency (Ukraine) services. For example, decreasing cost of accommodation by selecting less expensive hotel room, one can get more expensive crowns etc.
Calculations of future treatment and TOUR SERVICE services will continue to reach full agreement of all details of your trip with you via e-mail.
Payment for the Dental Travel Agency services:
Odessa Dental Tour services are paid in the clinic " O'Dent" on actual basis for each stage of treatment.
Full payment before arriving for:
- air tickets
- accomodation
The third step: ARRIVING AND AGREEMENT
On arrival to Ukraine: Our representative meets you at the airport and delivers you to the hotel or appartment for checking-in. At appointed time our representative will pick you up from the hotel or appartment and follow you to the dental clinic for the first consultation of the dentist.
Revision of the treatment plan: The first checkup at the clinic and additional examinations (if necessary) will exactly define the volume of dental work and the cost. After this the Agreement for paid dental services can be signed.
Odessa Dental Tour provides dental treatment according to the license for medical practice of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and the order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine № 305 from 11.22.2000.
In its work our clinic is guided by:
- The Constitution of Ukraine.
- The Law of Ukraine "Basics Laws of Ukraine on Health Protection".
- The Law of Ukraine "On Protection of Consumers' Rights".
Agreement for paid dental services is signed by arrival in the clinic.
Under the Law of Ukraine the documents is signed in Ukrainian with translation into other language for foreigners.
The fourth step: GUARANTEES
The warranty period for separate services of the duration in accordance with addition to the Order of Ministry of Health of Ukraine as of 22.11.2000 No.305:
Implants (metal structure itself, not implant survival): 5 years
Metal-ceramic crown, metal-ceramic bridge: 2 years
Crown from Zirconium oxide: 2 years
Veneer porcelain, inlay: 1 year
Fillings: 1 year
- Service life period of filling is reduced to 30% because of violation of rules of personal hygiene of mouth cavity.
- Warranty period is reduced to 50% when hygienic index is more than 2.
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Trump Withdraws U.S. From Iran Nuclear Deal
President Donald Trump says he will withdraw the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal. At the White House, Trump said the deal was "disastrous" and in theory was meant to protect United States and its allies from an Iranian nuclear bomb, but in reality, Trump said the Iranian deal was a lie. He said agreement did the opposite.
"In fact, the deal allowed Iran to continue enriching uranium and over time reach the brink of a nuclear breakout," Trump said.
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Shakespeare's Hamlet can be performed in 50,000 different ways. It is the character who lends a special touch to the role.Amrish Puri
"Amrish Lal Singh Puri" was a leading theatre and film actor from India, who was a key player in the Theatre of India/Indian theatre movement that picked up steam in the 1960s. He worked with notable playwrights of the time, such as Satyadev Dubey and Girish Karnad. However, he is primarily remembered for essaying iconic negative roles in Bollywood/Hindi cinema as well as other Indian cinema/Indian and World cinema/international film industries. To Indian people/Indian audiences he is the most remembered for his role as Mogambo in Shekhar Kapur's Hindi film Mr. India (1987), and to Western audiences he is best known as Mola Ram (Indiana Jones character)/Mola Ram in Steven Spielberg's Cinema of the United States/Hollywood film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984).If you enjoy these quotes, be sure to check out other famous actors! More Amrish Puri on Wikipedia.


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At the heart of every successful pub is a great publican. Our philosophy is to empower our publicans to run their pub business, their way. We help our independent leased and tenanted publicans prosper in their communities by offering:
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We encourage feedback and suggestions so that we can strive to provide them with the highest levels of help and support throughout their time as ei group publicans. Regular feedback can be provided via their Regional Manager and Divisional Director.
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Being involved in a car accident can be stressful enough, let alone if you find out that the at-fault driver does not have insurance. While many car insurance plans offer uninsured motorist coverage, this is not always enough to cover damages sustained. There are typically two options following a car accident with an underinsured or uninsured driver that you should be aware of before we go any further:
- You can sue the uninsured driver for damages
- You can file a claim for uninsured motorist benefits with your own insurance company
How do you know which route is right for you? For starters, you should sit down with an attorney and go over the specifics of your case in order to make sure you are choosing the right path. In many circumstances, suing an uninsured driver isn't the best idea, as the driver probably doesn't have a lot of money or assets. While the court may require the uninsured driver to set up some sort of payment plan in which the defendant will pay you a certain amount each week, this may not be worth your trouble. However, if the lawyer discovers that the driver has any money or assets hidden away, taking them to court may very well be a good option.
Facts About Uninsured Drivers
Before we go over what you should do following an accident with an uninsured driver, let's look at a few interesting facts about drivers in the United States in general:
- There are approximately 209,618,00 licensed drivers in the U.S.
- Of that number, roughly 28,927,284 are uninsured
- This means that 1 in 7 drivers are uninsured in the U.S.
- The highest demographics of uninsured motorists are males (62%), following by high school students (45%)
- The total annual revenue collected from uninsured motorist tickets is $860.5 million
This should give you a small idea of what a huge problem this is in the U.S. and why it is not uncommon for car accidents to involve drivers who do not have adequate car insurance.
What to Do Following an Accident with an Uninsured Driver?
Now that we have gone over what your options are following a car accident with an uninsured driver as well as a few of the most interesting statistics surrounding these types of incidents, let's look at what you should do immediately following an accident with an uninsured driver:
- Call the police – As with any car accident, it is a good idea to call the police right away after a car accident, especially if you discover the other driver does not have insurance. Having a police record of the incident will help when it comes to receiving compensation for your damages and it should also make the insurance claims process much easier on you.
- Make sure you exchange information – Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for uninsured drivers to flee the scene of an accident in order to try and avoid penalties. If possible, exchange information with the other driver (name, phone number, address, type of car, etc.) and also seek out information from any witnesses.
- Contact your insurance company – Finally, it is important that you contact your insurance company as soon as possible following a car accident with an uninsured driver. Several things can happen at this point, but it is a good idea to be upfront with your insurer so that they can get the ball rolling in regards to your claim
If you have been involved with an uninsured driving accident in Dallas, please contact Rad Law Firm right away. We will go over your case with you and make sure that you understand your rights and help find the best option for you to receive compensation for your damages.


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We're glad to announce a few new ReActiveMicro items available to the Apple II Community: TWGS CPU Cable, II/+ ROM Adapters, and Breadboard Adapters.
ReActiveMicro has designed several versions of the TransWarp GS CPU Cables over the years, and we saw room for improvement over our old design. As most TransWarp GS owners already know, the board does not use a standard 'straight through' CPU Cable. Our unique design addresses this by using a small PCB to allow for lower cost and better reliability than other past or currently available solutions. This current version of CPU Cable is also more robust and will take more abuse than all past versions of the design.
The ReActiveMicro design features a gold plated 40 Pin DIP Plug which connects to the IIgs system's motherboard. The other end connects to your TransWarp GS just as the original one does. If you're in need of a new CPU Cable or just want a dependable backup then THIS is your best option to date.
Recently a user contacted us who was working on an Apple II restoration project. They wanted to know if we still sold our old Apple II/+ ROM Adapters, which they would be able to use to verify the system ROMs. The ROMs in the II/+ are 9316A series and incompatible with the more common 2716 series. As a result modern IC Programmers are unable to support the older ROMs. Our old Adapters were no longer being produced so we revised and fixed a few things, added a ZIF Socket, and created the new 9316A ROM Reader Adapter. Once the Adapter is installed in your IC Programmer you will be able to read and verify your 9316A series ROMs. This Adapter is great for your restoration work needs of backing up ROMs, or verifying them to known good BIN files and making sure the ROMs are in working order.
Also newly redesigned are our II/+ ROM Adapters. We now feature a removable DIP EEPROM or the less expensive non-removable SOIC EEPROM. Both Adapters now utilize a built in Inverter which converts the Chip Select line and allows the ROM to be "switched out" when ROMs on the Language Card are used. The 28C64 DIP EEPROM is also electrically erasable and is supported by the newest IC Programmers. If you need new or replacement ROMs for your Apple II or II+ then these Adapters are what you have been waiting for!
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Humanist Society of Gainesville, IWOC & Fight Toxic Prisons Present: 13th
Director Ava Duvernay's award-winning documentary "13th" explores the intersection of race, justice and mass incarceration in the United States.
The title refers to the exception left in the 13th amendment to the constitution, which allegedly outlawed slavery and involuntary servitude, "except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted." Duvernay details the history of the this phrase's use as a legal justification for various modes of the re-enslavement of Black people in the U.S., from Jim Crow convict leasing to the war on drugs and the prison industrial complex.
The film ties the current crisis of mass incarceration together with the history of violent institutional racism against Black people in the United States, and the deeply rooted political and economic interests that benefit from this system of racial control.
Presented by Humanist Society of Gainesville. Co-sponsored by Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee (IWOC) and Fight Toxic Prisons(FTP).
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Nice. I'd heard the name of this song many times I thought it'd be on the album, but now it's appeared on the G.O.O.D Friday album. I'm feeling this one, it's got a crazy feel to it. Talib Kweli on a track is always a good thing. Support G.O.O.D Music and BUY the album on November 22nd. For real. Enjoy the music. GOOD Friday.


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Combine peanut butter and pretzels in a small bowl. Chill in the freezer until firm, about 15 minutes.
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Grant-Humphrey's Mansion Wedding Inspiration/
I am FINALLY getting around to blogging these beautiful images from our Grant-Humphrey's Mansion Styled Shoot! We did this shoot back in December with some amazing Wedding Professionals, and I love the way it turned out!
If you haven't had the chance to visit The Grant - Humphrey's Mansion, you are missing out on a beautiful piece of Denver's rich & beautiful history. Every detail of the home is breathtaking, it would be a remarkable place for a wedding and / or reception.
For this shoot we worked with two great Wedding Photographers, Clancey from Clancey James Creative & Victor from Clickpicvic, both incredibly talented. The rings are from Kristin Coffin Jewelry. Kristin is a total #GIRLBOSS, and it was such a pleasure getting to talk to her about her success in the jewelry industry. If you get the chance, check out her engagement rings, they are dreamy. The invitation suite was created by the talented Amanda Brady from Green Hound Press, she makes beautiful custom invitations for all kinds of events, and I always love when I get to work with her. Models are from Donna Baldwin agency & Hair / Makeup by The Glamour Bar, Denver. The gorgeous bridal gowns by Encore bridal / a&be bridal.
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Tim + Magen's Engagement Session in Independence, MO
I recently met up with Tim and Magen at the Historic Independence, Missouri Square and had a blast with them during their Engagement Session. These two couldn't possibly be more in love, and I am confident that they will have a long and happy marriage. It makes me sad when couples choose to skip Engagement Photos. These are some of my favorite to do, because there is so much joy and excitement between the couple, and we can capture that, and the love between them, without the rush and stress of wedding day. Plus, these images can be displayed at the reception, or turned into a custom guest book. Planning your wedding? Don't forget about Engagement Portraits! Contact me to schedule yours today!


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BeefEater 1000R 4-Burner Gas Barbecue (CAB) (Out of stock)
BeefEater 1000R 4-Burner Gas Barbecue Grill (Cabinet Trolley), available for the guaranteed best price in Hong Kong
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– Suitable for 18-20 persons
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– Size: L150 x W62 x H114cm (hood closed)
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The Pre-Hayate background was not really necessary to understand their motives, it's a nice complement but not pivotal.
Agreed, this was mostly in reply to Sunder's desire to see the Hucks past.
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I was about to agree with you, i wanted to agreed in all honestly. But time between chapters and how the story gets around that is, in fact, important. Some readers can't just stop time in their minds and hearts until next chapter is released, something bad happens and we remain with a bad feeling until next chapter appear or things get resolved, the longer that takes, the deeper those feelings will root.
I spent about 24 hours wanting Vita's head on a plate, i spent over two months thinking roy Mustang was an amoral murderer, and i spent almost TWO years thinking the Huckebein are a group of ruthless a-holes. I recovered really fast from Vita but it takes some time to re-arrange my toughts and feelings towards Colonel Mustang. Only god knows how much time i will need to digest the Huckebein's freudian excuse to accept them as good, misunderstood people.
Until the chapter comes out that explains their background and motivation, and leaves you to stew on that for a month. Though again, the Hucks are not the same as the Wolkies, so the chances of their excuse being as sympathy-invoking is slim. It will most likely be designed to do the same thing we have been doing ourselves: Spark moral debates.
You can't magically force the plot to go faster short of increasing the page count (and there's a whole lot of other problems that come along with that idea) Oh sure, you could trim a few pages here and there, but plot happens at a pace for a reason.
Now, all this has left me very curious on your stance, Aki. What would you have done differently in writing the story?
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In 2012 with the support of Judicial PIU the ICHD team completed an assignment the objective of which was to propose a program passport for judicial budgeting and building relevant capacity at the Judicial Department, Ministry of Justice. The capacity building component specifically targeted skills for relevant data collection and application for transition to a program-based budgeting system. In the process consultations were held with counterparts and stakeholders. An extensive desk review and a comparative analysis of similar approaches in Eastern and Western jurisdictions were conducted. Based on the findings a comprehensive package of recommendations, which was introduced to relevant stakeholders at a workshop on "Managing the Reforms on Program Budgeting in Courts", organized by the ICHD team.more >>
In 2010-2013 the International Center for Human Development (ICHD) and International Organization for Migration (IOM) implemented the project "Strengthening Evidence-Based Management of Migration in Armenia" with the support of the EU. The overall goal of the project was to enhance management of labour migration flows from Armenia to EU countries through four cross-cutting specific objectives: (A) enhancing capacities of private employment agencies (PEAs) to match labour demand and offer; (B) enabling a conducive environment for circular migration of Armenian workers; (C) strengthening national capacities in migration data collection, analysis and policy and (D) raising awareness towards possible approximation of legislation on migration management with EU Acquis. To address these objectives a series of interlinked activities were implemented, including policy advice, institutional capacity building and awareness raising, which were constantly being revised and updated in line with new developments both in Armenia and the European Union.more >>
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ICHD was contracted by the Center for Education Projects to carry out capacity and needs assessment for the National Center for Education Technologies in order to understand the potential areas of improvement in the Center's operation.more >>
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CASCADE is a large collaborative project implemented from 2014 to 2017 by a group of partners from 9 countries.more >>
The project was implemented in 2012-2013 with the support of the Kingdom of Belgium. The overall goal of the action was to prevent irregular migration of Armenians to the Kingdom of Belgium and other EU countries, specifically through (a) raising awareness about irregular migration and exposing its consequences to Armenian potential migrants and general public; (b) encouraging involvement of media in expert discussions in order to enrich their knowledge on current social and policy discourse and developments on migration; and promoting evidence-based coverage of migration issues, and (c) providing a hotline access to information related to migration for potential Armenian migrants.more >>
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In 2010-2012 Eurasia Partnership Foundation (EPF), together with the Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen of Armenia (UMBA), International Center for Human Development (ICHD), and Yerevan Press Club (YPC), known as the Fourth Wave Consortium, implemented the project "Support to Armenia-Turkey Rapprochement: The Fourth Wave" with the support of USAID. The four partner organizations have been at the forefront of Armenia-Turkey rapprochement for many years and have played a major role in engaging civil society organisations, businesses, media, and youth in cross-border cultural dialogue, and track two and people's diplomacy. The Fourth Wave focused on three priority areas: business partnerships, civil society engagement and inter-governmental dialogue. Throughout the whole project top-quality research has supported activities within these areas.more >>
The project is led by the International Center for Human Development (Armenia) and is implemented together with project partners from V4 countries: Institute for Public Affairs (Slovakia), Policy Association for an Open Society (Czech Republic), European Center for Non-for-Profit Law (Hungary), Association Integration and Development (Poland) and two EaP countries: Laboratory for Legislative Initiatives (Ukraine) and Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies (Georgia).more >>
Supported by the European Union, the ICHD, in partnership with the British Council and Migration Agency of Armenia, have considerably contributed into enhancing policy and institutional frameworks of migration management in Armenia. The partners implemented the "Support to migration policy development and relevant capacity building in Armenia" project anchored at three-pillar strategy aiming at policy dialogue, public awareness and reintegration assistance to returnees. It is not a secret, that the interagency coordination and cooperation have been quite weak in this area for many years.more >>
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The priorities of preventing gender based violence (GBV) and promoting equal opportunities yet to be mainstreamed and incorporated into the policies of the Republic of Armenia. Therefore, it is crucial to shape adequate demand both among the general public and capacities of the decision makers and public service providers on this matter.
Since September 2008 ICHD leads a Consortium of civil society organizations striving to develop an environment conducive for the elimination of gender-based violence in Armenia and to implement the country's commitments in this area. The ICHD's partners in Consortium have been Association of Women with University Education (AWUE), Tatev-95 Psychological Support and Counseling Center (Tatev-95), and Scientific Association of Medical Students of Armenia (SAMSA). The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Armenia funded the initiative of the Consortium partners on combating gender-based violence in Armenia since 2008. The country office of the United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR) in Armenia have supported Consortium in engaging the refugees and refugee victims of GBV.more >>
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One of the major domains of ICHD's development practice focuses on policy analysis and formulation capacities of public and civil society institutions in Armenia and in the region. ICHD targets these capacities through training, study tours, expertise, discussions, networks of practitioners, etc. ICHD's experience on assisting the government and non-governmental institutions in policy development covers a wide spectrum of sectors ranging from economic development, public finance management and anti-corruption, migration management and Diaspora relations, education, public health and gender based violence.more >>
Violence against women is one of the worst forms of violation of human rights prevalent all over the world. Women face gender-based violence (GBV) in workplaces, educational institutions, rural and urban communities. They are exposed to GBV irrespective of their ethnic or religious background, social status, economic standing, age, or other condition. The violence is particularly rampant when it occurs at home, a place where women are supposed to be provided with safe family environment.more >>
The current policy brief aimed at analyzing the monitored online print media outlets in cases when they covered the topic of sex selection and articles that were broadly linked to the value of girls and women. The content of web-based media outlets have been scrutinized to identify any statements or reporting that could have had distorted, untruthful or prejudicial elements against women or men. All these aspects were separately analyzed quantified and also handpicked, allowing analyzing the level of stereotypical reporting either as a media intention or as an absence of intention, leading to unobstructed penetration of prejudicial statements widely circulated in the society and back by reinstating the current state of the affairs.more >>
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A Pink Castle for a Little Princess!
A very pink and girly card for one of my daughters friends! The paper is from the 'In Love with Japan' stack from the Wild Rose Studio with a few jewels as flower centres for bling. The image was coloured with my good ol' trusty Promarkers!
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Samsung and Oculus's new Gear VR Controller makes navigating menus and controlling games much easier.
Generally speaking, Samsung's Gear VR is great in a pinch. It doesn't deliver the visual fidelity of, say, Facebook's Oculus or HTC's Vive, but it's significantly more portable. And it boasts a growing library of hundreds of games, apps, movies, and videos. The only problem? It doesn't have a controller.
Navigating around menus and games required finagling with a directional touchpad on the Gear VR's side, which wasn't exactly intuitive. But at Mobile World Congress on February 26, Samsung unveiled a solution: The Gear VR Controller.
The Gear VR controller, which was developed by Facebook's Oculus division, looks a little like a shrunken Nintendo Wii controller. It sports a prominent touch-sensitive trackpad that doubles as a clickable selection button. Below it are home, select, volume, and back buttons; on the underside is a trigger; and near the bottom is a wrist strap to prevent users from loosing their grip during "vigorous play."
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On the Gear VR's inside are sensors that track motion, allowing users to point, drag, drop, tilt, shoot, and more.
The Gear VR controller will have broad support at launch. Oculus said that more than 70 new controller titles are already in development, and the firm will make the Gear VR Controller's software development kit available to all developers in the coming weeks. (Developers can submit their applications for the SDK — and Gear VR hardware — via the Oculus website.)
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If the Gear VR Controller looks familiar, that's probably because the idea is not exactly a first. Google's Daydream virtual reality platform launched with a controller, and both the HTC Vive and Oculus leverage motion controllers. But with Samsung's backing, VR motion controls will be placed in the hands of more developers than ever before.
"We're thrilled to welcome this addition to the Gear VR and all the potential it holds for mobile VR," an Oculus spokesperson said. "[Some] of the best experiences […] benefit from a controller to tap their full functionality. We can't wait to offer the freedom of improved, streamlined controls to the entire Gear VR community soon!"
The Gear VR controller is compatible with the Galaxy S7, S7 edge, Note 5, S6 edge+, S6, and S6 edge. The Gear VR with Controller, a slightly revised version the Gear VR headset, has 42mm lenses with 101-degree FOV (field of view) as well as distortion correction technology that minimizes motion sickness. It supports both MicroUSB and USB Type-C ports with an included converter.