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Egypt's Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El-Said has revealed that youth accounts for 65% of Africa's population, providing the continent with a significant demographic advantage.
The minister's remarks came during a video conference, on Tuesday, during the eighth graduation ceremony of the League of African Elite Youth. The ceremony took place at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA), in Egypt's second city of Alexandria, in the presence of the BA's Director Dr Mostafa El-Feki. Also present at the ceremony were young African graduates who attended Egyptian universities for their studies.
During the speech, El-Said said that African countries have great economic and human potential, alongside the continent's distinct geographical location and many natural and human resources.
She noted that the existence of all these resources put together requires concerted efforts and the integration of the continent's countries to maximise benefit from them, and put them on the path to sustainable development.
The minister added that Egypt is keen on ensuring sustainable development takes place in its internal projects, and seeks to achieve in cooperation with its brothers from African countries through all available mechanisms. This will ensure that the country complements the progress made during its presidency of the African Union in 2019.
El-Said said that, throughout its long history, Egypt has always been proud of its African affiliation, and is preoccupied with issues of the continent. The country is also always keen on cooperation and coordination with its brothers from African countries.
El-Said added that the Bibliotheca Alexandrina has always sought to enhance its mission to become a centre of excellence in the effective production and dissemination of knowledge. It is an institution that aims to promote fruitful communication between peoples and civilisations.
She said that the continued organisation of this programme is evidence of the library's commitment to empowering African youth and expanding the range of their knowledge and skills. Put together, the two elements prepare African youth to become the leaders of tomorrow.
El-Said said that this year's celebration comes as the world is witnessing the uncertainties of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. She said that, despite the challenges posed by the crisis, it has created many opportunities that should be seized and maximised.
She also said that African Youth Day aims to strengthen the role of youth as the main actor in the efforts to achieve sustainable economic and social development, which is consistent with what the Egyptian state is keen on in its endeavour to maximise the benefit of youth and strengthen the communication mechanisms between them.
The minister added that Africa is a forerunner in the international efforts on sustainable development, and this was evident when in 2013 African countries laid the foundation for Africa's Agenda 2063. The agenda was adopted by the African Union (AU) as a long-term strategy that pushes comprehensive economic and social development for the entire continent during the next 50 years.
El-Said said that Egypt attaches importance to spreading a culture of sustainability among youth, which encouraged her ministry to recently launch the "Sustainable Development Ambassadors" initiative.
This mainly targets university students and Scouts to expand their knowledge regarding sustainable development goals, and motivate them to implement sustainability principles in all sectors. It includes a comprehensive and interactive training programme that introduces sustainability concepts, such as the green and circular economies, as well as defining mechanisms to achieve sustainable development, pointing to seeking to expand this initiative to include African youth.
After her speech, El-Said said that all these efforts come as a confirmation of Egypt's belief in the pivotal role of youth at the national and regional levels, stressing that the continent's future depends on its youth and their potential and capabilities.


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Sony attacked again – 93,000 usernames and passwords compromised
Associated Press reports:
Sony said Wednesday intruders staged a massive attempt to access user accounts on its PlayStation Network and other online entertainment services in the second major attack on its flagship gaming site this year.
The Tokyo-based company temporarily locked about 93,000 accounts whose IDs and passwords were successfully ascertained by the blitz. Sony sent email notifications and password reset procedures to affected customers on the PlayStation Network, Sony Entertainment Network and Sony Online Entertainment services.
Read more on CTV.ca.
It's bad enough that their earlier breach embarrassed them on data security. But after claims of improved security, this incident has the potential to embarrass them again, even though this time, it appears that there might have been a brute force attack using usernames and passwords obtained from some other database(s).
Having also been criticized for its slow response in disclosing and warning people, Sony was quicker this time. The attacks appear to have occurred between October 7 and 10, and the firm posted a notice on its site October 11, although it had not yet sent out e-mails to those affected at the time of its blog post. Users generally responded appreciatively to the quick disclosure, as evident in the comments in response to the blog post.
In related coverage, John Leyden reports:
Sony has warned users against a massive bruteforce attack against PlayStation and Sony network accounts.
The attack – which used password and user ID combinations from an unidentified third-party source – succeeded in compromising 60,000 PlayStation Network and 33,000 Sony Online Entertainment network accounts. These accounts have been locked and passwords reset.
Credit card information is not stored on the dashboard of Sony accounts but it might have been possible that unauthorised charges were made against the wallets held on compromised accounts. Sony has promised to refund any such losses, as explained in a statement by Philip Reitinger, senior vice president and chief information security officer at Sony Group, on the PlayStation blog here.
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By Marcia Frostfor http://www.USTAgirls.org
There will be no repeat champion again this year (the last was Laura Granville 1998-99), as two new faces will be in the final of the Girls' 18s Nationals at the Berkeley Tennis Club and Claremont Resort & Spa.The last time Beatrice Capra and Lauren Embree met on the court was in October 2008 at the USTA/ITF Pan American Closed Championship. It was Capra who walked away with the win. Things were different today, as the 17-year-old fell in a match full of long points and deuces.
Despite the long games, the match began in 18-year-old Lauren Embree's favor, as the fourth seed took control beyond the 1-1 start to a 4-1 lead. An incredible serve and winners brought the right points to eighth-seeded Capra until she won four straight games to even the score.
It looked like she would keep the momentum going, but two set points came and went, and then it was Embree who had the set at 7-5. From there, it remained on serve through the first few games, and then, as the Floridian said, "she missed a couple of shots and everything started going my way." Lauren Embree earned her place in the final with a 6-1 second set.
The second semifinal of the day was a different story with a different ending. The two Eastern players had played each other since they were younger, but their last meeting was actually in December at an Australian Open wild-card playoff. It was Christina McHale's match then in straight sets, but today Gail Brodsky made her work a lot harder. The second-seeded defending champion never let up the pressure, as the two power players (who both have a habit of hitting low balls) went at it for two and a half hours in front of nearly 300 spectators.
Third-seeded Christina McHale took an early break for 2-1 and kept it through the 6-3 set finish. The second was much closer and full of breaks back and forth, but it was actually Brodsky who had the important one at 6-5 and then held it for the second set. The third was similar -- close games and three breaks. At 5-4, though, a determined Christina McHale didn't need all of her triple match point, before she got a hug at the net from her opponent.
After a rest, it was back on the court for three of the four singles semifinalists for doubles. The first semifinal went to third-seeded Kristie Ahn and Courtney Dolehide, an incoming freshman for UCLA, over Kaitlyn Christian and Gail Brodksy. The second seeds dropped the match in three tight sets.Christina McHale and Lauren Embree got a preview of the final, as they faced each other on the opposite side of the court. It was the top-seeded McHale and partner Asia Muhammad who prevailed in straight sets, but Embree and Allie Will will have plenty of future time to get together, as they will both be playing for the University of Florida.
McHale has a chance to become the first player in nine years to win singles and doubles. The last one to complete that feat was Kristen Schlukebir, who won in 2000, taking the doubles with Tanner Cochran.
In the consolation matches, Asia Muhammad defeated Kaitlyn Christian and then Nicole Gibbs for a place in Sunday's 5th place playoff. Her opponent, Jacqueline Cako, had a rough day on the court, making it through three sets with Alexandra Cercone before another one that went the distance over Ester Goldfeld.
Sunday's playoff matches will begin at 9 a.m. with the singles final scheduled for 10:30 am and the doubles to follow. All matches are at the Berkeley Tennis Club, and admission is free. The matches will also be broadcast live on RadioTennis.com.
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In Paris, the delegation of the Legislative Council Panel on Food Safety and Environmental Hygiene visited Min Rungis, the largest fresh produce wholesale market in the world. The delegation is led by Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (third from right), Deputy Chairman of the Panel. Other members include Hon WONG Yung-kan (second from right), Dr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long (third from left) and Hon LI Fung-ying (centre).


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Misconceptions about life in Haiti reach all around the world. After the devastation of the island in 2010 due to a magnitude seven earthquake, many citizens were killed or left homeless and scared. The image of Haiti in the eyes of the world has become that of a poor country stuck in a cycle of poverty. But, what are the living conditions in Haiti actually like? Here are the top 10 facts about living conditions in Haiti.
Top 10 Facts about Living Conditions in Haiti
- Rural life is much more difficult – A lot of attention is given to the capital city of Port-au-Prince in the news, but the living conditions in Haiti in rural areas show higher poverty rates than in the city. In the city, poverty rates declined between 2000 and 2012; however, they remained the same in rural areas, which often receive less help rebuilding after natural disasters and have less access to basic necessities.
- Tropical storms disrupt life – The major recurring disasters that strike Haiti are tropical storms. Because of its position in the Caribbean, hurricanes and other storms can often cause problems, destroying property as Haitians are trying to rebuild and contaminating water sources.
- Drinking water can be unsafe – Cholera is very common in both rural areas and cities due to contamination in the water. At most, 48 percent of the population has access to safe sanitation, but that is only in urban areas. In rural areas, fewer than 20 percent have access to clean water and sanitation. Malaria also poses a risk to many. These diseases can be fatal without access to healthcare.
- Hurricane Matthew in 2016 continues to affect crops and housing – Hurricane Matthew affected 2.1 million Haitians with the elderly being hit the hardest. Habitat for Humanity has provided housing kits and building materials to help elders rebuild since they often are responsible for other family members and have greater difficulty finding work. Additionally, since Haiti imports most of its food, the few crops that are grown are often destroyed in natural disasters like Hurricane Matthew, which has a strong impact on the elders who require good nutrition and better living conditions in Haiti.
- Environmental concerns affect the people – According to Human Rights Watch, "As of September 2017, authorities had failed to assist many of the nearly 38,000 individuals still living in displacement camps since the 2010 earthquake." These people have neither been resettled nor allowed to return to their original homes. The living conditions in Haiti for these individuals are most threatened by widespread deforestation, pollution and limited access to safe water.
- Housing shortages are a big problem – Even before Hurricane Matthew and the 2010 earthquake, overcrowding and lack of housing were major issues, mainly in Port-au-Prince and other cities. Destruction has exacerbated this, forcing many into more cramped and unhealthy conditions, often living in tents and makeshift houses.
- Habitat for Humanity has made great strides in helping rebuild – Right now, Habitat for Humanity, in addition to sending supplies and volunteers, has been focusing on creating long-term renewal in Haitian housing. In 2014, they launched The Canaan Project, which focuses on community development and working with families to rebuild their homes.
- Tree planting offers hope against deforestation – Deforestation has been a big problem for Haiti, especially when it comes to using wood for fuel and cooking. It is being combated by government efforts to stop illegal deforesting and a plan to plant more than 10,000 hectares of land, which was implemented in 2013. The increase in trees is also expected to help lessen the effects of natural disasters by decreasing mudslides and helping protect water sources.
- Poverty has decreased – While almost 60 percent of people in Haiti were still living below the poverty line in 2012, this number is still an improvement on the estimated 80 percent living in poverty in 1999. This rate of improvement is promising to Haitians, and if it continues over the next decade, Haiti may no longer be considered the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.
- Literacy efforts are helping to educate Haitians – The key to lifting Haiti out of poverty is educating the workforce since there is a severe lack of skilled laborers. The labor force consists of about 4.6 million people, but most of these are unskilled laborers. Haiti's literacy rate is currently only 61 percent, but charities like World Renew are working to help adults learn to write and read competently in order to find better jobs and improve the education of the younger generations.
Haitians have a long history of surviving repeated setbacks. In spite of some of the negative facts about living conditions in Haiti, many charitable organizations are working on the ground to change the status quo. Haiti is seeing improvement and has a real chance of overcoming some of the adversity it has seen and growing into a strong nation.
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What It's Like Being A Professional Oyster Shucker In Montreal
There's something about oysters. They look like pearls inside jewelled boxes under the sea. Not only are they filled with tons of minerals, but fresh oysters on a bed of crushed ice taste heavenly with a side of white wine vinaigrette.
Whether you're a fan of the sweet West Coast or salty East Coast, or if you like em big or small - everyone needs oysters in their dinner menu - especially with a side of bubbly.
Now when it comes Montreal, there's no one better to discuss oysters than the man himself - Chef Jason Nagy.
Jason Nagy, did not only make it to our Hottest Chefs List, but he also makes it for having a Bad!ass day job.
Read further for details on what it's like being an oyster shucker in Montreal's finest dining scene.
He's taller than he looks in pictures. Much taller. Jason wears his signature "Shuck me" cap and sits facing me at Burgundy Lion, one of his favourite Griffintown bars.
He orders a dark brewed beer. I order a Stella. Then of course, 4 shots of Jameson.
How did you start the journey of cooking for a living?
Nagy grew up on Emeril Lagasse, Anthony Bourdain and the Food Network. It didn't take him very long to realize he had a passion for two things: food and booze. Jason went to culinary school at the age of 19, and started working in the industry right away, which was now 11 years ago.
"I started off being a fishmonger - until I landed a gig with Méchant Boeuf."
During the interview, they asked him one crucial question, which he didn't know then, but would change his speciality from Chef to raw bar Chef.
"Do you know how to shuck oysters?"
"Of course I do" He responded confidently, without thinking twice. That was the deal breaker, he was now hired.
That night he went home, bought himself a pack of oysters, took out his oyster knife and typed "how to shuck oysters" on Youtube.
"I learned quickly." He says as he sips on his beer.
"I knew whatever else I didn't know, I would learn in the kitchen".
Interesting fact: Oysters tend to taste better when the water is colder.
After working at Méchant Boeuf, Jason quickly became known in the Montreal dining scene.
Although he describes himself as a "Night owl", "Entertainer" even party animal, he is mostly known as:
Your Mother's Favorite Shucker.
"It's what I do".
Which is why he decided to ditch behind the scenes, and become the man in the frontline. Nagy started his company, Shuck Me which provides oysters and staff for several restaurants including Grinder, Flyjin and l'Aromate Bistro. They are also known for private events and fundraisers.
"We would have nights at Flygin, where we shucked over 800 oysters in one night. It's amazing."
His Favorite Oysters?
"Definitely from the East Coast - P.E.I, New Orleans style big oysters - on the grill are also great"
Interesting fact - Oysters are not an aphrodisiac
Although Oysters do contain considerable amounts of nature's building block, cholesterol, as well as being extremely rich in protein, there's no direct link to it being an aphrodisiac. It's the atmosphere surrounded around the time that you are eating them, that stimulates sexual desire.
"If you're having oysters, you're most likely out for dinner, enjoying a bottle of wine or a cocktail with a company you enjoy, and the way you're eating it might be a turn on, but what's in the oyster itself - isn't what's turning you on." Nagy says.
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Meaning of Books
A book can be referred to as a written or printed material that has its pages attached or glued together on one side and then having an outer cover to bind the pages
The history underlying the invention of books can be traced back to the ancient Egypt. The ancient Egyptians developed the first written material where they wrote on Papyrus scrolls using reed pens.
However, over the years, the material used to make books has advanced and today we have the printed or written form and also E-books that require no print.
The importance of books
- The most important use of books is that they impact knowledge. By reading a book, one is able to gain insight about various aspects of life. Through reading, you actively engage your mind in the activity and you are able to grasp new information and learn more about everything around you.
- Books are also used for educational purposes. Without the invention of books, the modern system of education would not be a possibility. Every educational institution uses books to teach their students and students also write whatever they have learnt in books.
- Books can also be seen as a source of entertainment. There are categories of books that you can read as a form of relaxation and to entertain yourself. This includes novels, comic books, and other fiction books. These books contain stories or life events that one finds enjoyable to read. They can be used to entertain not only adults but also children.
- There are categories of books that act as a source of inspiration or motivation. These books contain either fiction stories or true life events that will leave you inspired and more focused in life. These books can teach you life concepts like how to achieve success, how to cope with challenges in life etc.
- Reading books every now and then will also improve your memory. When one is reading a book, your memory retains the information that you are reading. Once you make reading a habit, the memory span of your brain will increase as you are able to retain more and more every day.
- When one reads a book, you are able to learn new things that you did not initially know. This may include new theories, new cultures, new languages etc. Learning new things is also a beneficial thing to the human brain.
- Books are a source of income. They are a source of income to the authors and distributors. People who enjoy writing books can earn a great deal from their passion and this extends to those responsible for distributing these books in the market.
- Books are used to record history. We are all aware about the events that happened in ancient times due to records that have been documented. All the books written today will also form part of future history.
- There are categories of books that act as instructional materials. This includes books like "how to" books, recipe books and manuals.
- Books can be used to improve the imagination. When you read a book, you get the chance to create an imaginary world of what is happening in the book.
- Improve our vocabulary. When you read a book written in any language, you learn new words in that language that you did not initially know.
- Reading a book also improves our ability to concentrate on matters. When you read, you focus on what you are reading and making it a habit will hence improve your concentration skills.
As can be seen from above, books are very important in our lives. They can be categorized as the greatest invention of man that offers the most benefits. Without books, we would all have an oral mode of communication in which information cannot be stored for later use. This would cause the death of cultures and the ignorance of history. Everyone should hence make sure that they at least read a book every now and then and where possible, write more books.
Importance of Books – Essay 2
There are various types of books that exist. They can either be handwritten, typed while some may also be found on various online sources. Books have many benefits that they offer which is why one should make a point of reading a book every now and then.
Importance of Books
- It is from books that one gets to learn new things. This is because books contain information on matters that one may not have previous knowledge about.
- Books also help to store past information. They help to store historical data about events that may have happened which helps to connect the past generation together with the current generation.
- Books also help to promote education. Books are the main material that is used in various education institutions and they help students to gain knowledge that they will use in their studies.
- Another importance of books is that they can also be used to provide a form of entertainment. This applies to books such as novels and magazines.
- Books are also important in giving life advice. They are used to give people lessons on life and also inspire them towards leading better lives.
- Books also help in improving the mind. By reading various books, one is able to have a more developed mind. This is because constant reading helps to increase brain activity which results into better levels of concentration, better memory retention and better focus.
- Reading books on a regular basis also helps to improve one's writing abilities. This is because one gets to learn a particular language better and also learn new words and grammar that they can use in their writing.
Books have been in existence since the ancient days. They have been able to remain relevant in the modern society due to the many benefits that they offer. One should hence ensure that they get to read a book every now and then to ensure that they improve their personal and education life.
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The Wild Game Championship & BBQ Cook-off, hosted by Yaga's Children's Fund, returns for its 26th year on Friday, May 13th and Saturday, May 14th at Pier 21. The event is a two-day, family oriented gathering featuring great food, live music, a children's area, and the "Run Wild" 5K Fun Run along the Seawall on Saturday. The 5K will take place Saturday, May 14th beginning at 8:00am at 29th & Seawall (south side sidewalk).
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Your heart is one of the most important muscles in your body. That's why you need to take care of it well. For many years, health advocates and experts suggest to cut back on salt as a way of protecting your heart. However, this new study tells you that there's something more sinister than salt.
The answer is sugar. According to a brand-new study that evaluates the effects of salt and sugar in the body, especially the heart, there's not much evidence that proves salt is indeed the culprit of a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The decrease in blood pressure is insignificant or it doesn't make a huge difference whether you consume too much salt or not as far as your heart is concerned. In fact, they mention that cutting back salt to below 3 grams may do more harm than good. Salt can be a good resource of sodium, which is also needed to maintain electrolyte imbalance.
It's a whole different scenario when we talk about sugar, especially fructose corn syrup. This is an additive used to sweeten many of the packaged products in the market, from sodas to cereals. By adding only 25% more of your daily recommended calorie intake can already increase your risk of heart disease to as much as 3 times than those who consume less than 10% more. Your blood pressure can also shoot up significantly by increasing your intake of the same artificial sugar to over 74 grams.
Sugar also increases your risk of developing metabolic syndromes, as your body becomes resistant to insulin. Added sugar can increase the level of glucose in the blood even when you're not eating.
It seems like we still have much to learn about food and its effects in the body. Recently, Ohio State University researchers discovered that increasing fat intake doesn't increase saturated fat present in the blood. Rather, the main problem is carbohydrate.


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The French ambassador to Israel told The Jerusalem Post on Monday that with the election of Nicolas Sarkozy as his country's next president, "there will be new progress and new steps forward in French-Israeli relations."
This progress, Ambassador Jean-Michel Casa quickly qualified, "would continue the deepening of ties between the two peoples over the past few years" under outgoing President Jacques Chirac, but, he hoped, "would also speed up that process."
But not everyone is as optimistic.
"I cannot believe that there will be perfect alignment between French foreign policy and [Sarkozy's] stances through the years," former ambassador to France Nissim Zvili told the Post.
"Despite the clear positions [in support of Israel] that he expressed as a government minister," Zvili said, "today, he must take into account France's interests in Arab countries, North Africa and the Third World.
"Even though his heart is closer to our positions, this won't translate directly into a French foreign policy that we would like to see."
Nevertheless, Casa's optimism seems to be shared by Israeli leaders. Likud chairman Binyamin Netanyahu called Sarkozy's electoral victory good news for Israeli-French relations on Sunday night, adding, "Sarkozy is a friend of Israel and a personal friend of mine. He wants to help Israel achieve true peace, and he understands our security needs well."
Vice Premier Shimon Peres also cited Sarkozy's friendship and added that his victory speech declaration that a European Union-like treaty would be implemented in the Middle East was a "very interesting" suggestion.
Casa and Zvili spoke to the Post at an inauguration ceremony for Israel's first French-Hebrew bilingual school on the Mikve Yisrael Agricultural School campus between Tel Aviv and Holon, intended by its founders to be a conduit for French-Israeli cultural rapprochement.
"France has a willingness and a desire to develop and support Francophone culture all over the world," Casa said. "In Israel, there is a special dimension to this because of a permanent stream of French Jewish immigrants and French-speaking immigrants into the country. We are neutral toward this aliya, of course, but since it's there, we want to help these immigrants maintain their French culture and language."
Education Minister Yuli Tamir said the bilingual school would also help with the integration of adolescent French olim, providing them a comfortable bridge "from culture to culture, from language to language."
For Zvili, the joint work represented by the new school holds even greater promise for cultural integration. "I hope this project will help bring about the French government's inclusion of Israel in the Francophonie," he said, referring to the Paris-based organization of 55 member states with French linguistic or cultural connections.
"Fifteen percent of Israel's population speaks French," he said, "more than in many other countries that are part of that organization."
The first Jewish agricultural school in the Land of Israel, Mikve Yisrael had a French connection from the start. It was founded in 1870 on land the Turkish authorities gave to the Alliance Israelite Universelle.
The location is rich in history and symbolism, with a focus on teaching French culture and language from its beginning. And it is important in Zionist history.
As Tamir said at the ceremony, "This is where Israel's educational system got its start."
The new school, slated to begin open in September, will teach a French curriculum alongside the Israeli one, and will offer matriculation exams recognized by both countries.
Pupils will study four languages: Hebrew, French, Arabic and English. With an emphasis on European culture, pupils will study diplomacy, manners and rhetoric, and will travel to Paris as part of their studies of French culture.
The key, according to school officials, will be the way in which the two tracks are integrated. Students will study many subjects together, such as English or the sciences. While the Israeli track will emphasize French language and culture, the French track will focus on Jewish studies.
Support for the school will come from Alliance, the Sacta-Rashi Foundation and the Israeli and French governments.


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Region: Kantrias
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Register as a Noble: Here
Regional Population: 216
Queen: Her Most Kantrian Majesty Queen Kylia Quilor, Occupant of the Delphinium Throne, Gavel and Sword of the Realm
Heir Apparent: His Grace, Caldemar Leutria, The Prince of Whitecliff
Council of Nobles: Teach Leutria, Caldemar Leutria, Sarah Leutria, Silas Leckson, Ervald Silverblum, Colinski Lomair
The Chancellery: Colinski Lomair (Foreign Minister), Alphaeus (Culture Minister), Teach Leutria (Interior Minister)
On October 24th, 2012, I founded Kantrias.
When I first founded it, I had an idea for the region. A dream. I had plans, goals, objectives. I knew what I wanted the region to look like. But it wouldn't have been anything without the people who came to the region, came onto the forums, applied for citizenship, and stayed. People who recruited right along with me, who ran for our Senate and wrote our laws, served in our Army and more. We all came to this region for our own reasons – fun, curiosity, ambition, whatever. We all had, implicit and explicit, our own ideas, hopes and dreams of what Kantrias would come to be… but together, we contributed to a single, shared vision that created something greater. We became more than a region, more than just a bunch of people posting on a forum.
We became, if you'll forgive the sentimentality, a community. A home.
Like so many regions and communities in NationStates and online in general, Kantrias fell victim to inactivity - RL claimed some, new interests claimed others. As people left, the activity on the forums faded, and soon even the people still coming by found nothing to do... and so they stopped coming. And so, Kantrias died not with a bang but with a whimper. A sad state of affairs for a region that was once allied with a number of leading powers of the day, that was once a power worthy of respect in the Interregional community.
But Kantrias was never just a region, never just a forum. It was an idea. A shared vision. A community. The idea of the Kingdom of the Gavel and Sword, of the balance between passion and reason, the dual purposes of the state - order and protection, law and the army. The Shared Vision of a region that sought to host and foster a unique cultural identity, not bound to any single real life concept or country. The idea that something new could be created. And that is why I've brought Kantrias back. Why I and a few old hands have restarted the region. We've kept the core identities that have made us Kantrian, but as we began recruiting new nations and players, we also opened the door to new ideas. Rather than simply dusting off a past Constitution, we have begun a new Constitutional Convention, and already it has been an active debate on the future of our region. Kantrias will not belong to the Old Kantrians, but to all who call our community home.
In Kantrias, all citizens are nobles, - Lords, Viscounts, Marquesses (or the female-equivalent of those titles) from across the realm who have come to the Capital to govern the Kingdom with the King, who while still a powerful institution in the region, holds significantly less power than concieved of before. In time, distinguished service to the Realm will allow for higher titles, with greater prestige for the bearer. The Nobility Assembled are the ultimate sovreign, and even the abolition of the monarchy was an option in the Convention, and will be an option going forward for the region, should the electorate produce a Legislature able to pass and sustain such an Amendment.
The Constitutional Convention is still ongoing, though it is slowly winding down as we approach a final draft. Still, this is a chance to join the region as it begins its rise anew, to establish yourself early and make a claim to prominence. And even after that, there is the first election to come, where seats in our Legislature or for the Executive can be won by clever campaigns, wise policies and more.
Kantrias - The Gavel and Sword Await!


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These 6 Games Will Bring Back the Good-Old Summer Nights Arabs Know and Love!
By Salma Maher
Whether you're in Sahel and need a break from the party scene, or you're stuck in the city with the fam, these games are the perfect way to kick back and bring the summer-fun right to your doorstep.
1. Sequence
Sequence is perfect for a large group who enjoy strategizing and are capable of a little bit of mind reading, which makes it all the more fun! All you have to do to win is, well, form sequences! But beware, this game is so exciting that you'll be hooked on it all night long.
2. Phase 10
You don't know the true meaning of being left-out unless you've been stuck in phase 3 for God knows how many rounds while everyone else is somewhere around phase 7. But other than that, you'll probably never get tired of playing this awesome card game. If you're interested to learn more about phase 10 check out the phase 10 rules.
3. Identical
All you need for this one is good lighting and a well-functioning pair of eyes. It's simple, it's entertaining, and it's pretty much self-explanatory.
4. Risk
Risk might just be the most popular war game ever. This game is where you'll get to live your dream of conquesting the world, so gear up!
5. Pictionary
Pair up and choose your teammate wisely, and by wisely I mean grab that person who draws like a decent human being, that's it.
6. Monopoly Deal
A card game derived from the one and only, Monopoly. Because when all else fails, the classics never do.
For what it's worth, there are lots of other games that deserve to be on that list, but we know that monopoly, el-selem w el-te3ban, chess, scrabble and other traditional board games will continue to live on no matter what.


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3 Trends of Successful E-Commerce Apps
More and more consumers are making purchases online, but an e-commerce app won't necessarily add value to your business. Companies must consider mobile shoppers' unique expectations if they want to build a successful app.
Within the next three years, mobile transactions are expected to account for 54 percent of overall e-commerce sales. In order to seize this opportunity, your business should consider three core conclusions from a 2019 study by Clutch.
The Most Used Apps Succeed Due to Convenience
Customers are drawn to a clean, intuitive mobile experience.
Pure-play online retailers like Amazon.com and Overstock offer these experiences within their apps. It's no mistake that the highest percentage of shoppers (42 percent) frequently use apps from these web-and-mobile focused businesses. Shoppers prefer pure-play online retail apps because transactions are quick and their payment information is already stored.
Businesses that aren't pure e-commerce companies should prioritize a seamless shopping experience for users. However, they shouldn't expect to see the same results. Convenient mobile shopping looks different for retail businesses with an offline store. For example, Sam's Club customers use the company's app in-store to create smart shopping lists.
Executives can learn lessons from the popularity of pure-play online shops' apps, but a convenient experience will look different across various markets. Brick-and-mortar businesses should compare their success metrics with those of their multichannel competitors.
Ultimately, apps that provide a seamless user experience keep customers coming back again and again.
Effective Apps Align With the Brand's Existing Value
Simply responding to generalized trends about mobile e-commerce behavior won't benefit your business. Consumers use apps differently depending on a retailer's specific value proposition. For example, the most common uses of all mobile apps are completing transactions or checking prices. However, usage looks different for pure-play online retailers vs. retail owners with an offline location.
Users of purely digital shops' apps are most likely (90 percent) to use the app to buy a product. However, users of multichannel retailers' apps most frequently (71 percent) use the app to check prices.
Your app's offering should also be aligned with your company's specific goods and services. For example, restaurant customers frequently (75 percent) use eatery apps to look at menus. Unlike retail shoppers, restaurant app users aren't looking for targeted product recommendations at checkout.
It's clear that all e-commerce app users prefer a quick experience that's optimized for mobile devices. Beyond that, businesses must craft their app to reflect the primary reasons why their audience is using it.
Engaging Solutions Provide More Than Discounts
Consumers are likely to delete discount-based apps to de-clutter their phones. If an app offers more than just discounts, it becomes more valuable.
Most shoppers (65 percent) say they use mobile e-commerce apps to receive deals and offers exclusive to the app. However, only focusing on promoting deals isn't a sustainable strategy. For instance, an accessible app that integrates seamlessly with an in-store experience is more desirable. Apps conducive to browsing will build customer loyalty long term.
Successful apps offer a user-friendly experience that offers value beyond discounted prices. Companies should build a well-rounded strategy for their applications if they want them to remain on shoppers' phones.
Successful E-Commerce Apps Leverage Best Practices
There are many opportunities for mobile e-commerce. However, the most successful apps consider trends relating to app users' preferences.
Effective mobile e-commerce efforts go beyond offering discounts; they offer solutions that reflect specific value propositions. In addition to the value proposition, customers crave convenience and accessibility.
Executives must consider shoppers' existing behavior. Otherwise, building an app won't be a worthwhile investment for their business.
Nicole Schlabach creates, edits and reviews content for Clutch, a B-to-B research, ratings and reviews firm, as a content and editorial associate.
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Cryptocurrency, a modern form of digital existence, has gained worldwide popularity for easier and faster financial transactions, and the difference between people has allowed them to show more interest in the field, thus opening up new and sophisticated payment methods. With the growing demand for this global phenomenon, new traders and traders are willing to invest in this currency platform despite its volatile prices, but it is very difficult to choose the best when the market is full. Bitcoins on the list of cryptocurrencies are the oldest and most popular in the last few years. It is mainly used for trade in goods and services and has become part of a computerized blockchain system that allows everyone to use it, thus increasing the frenzy among the people.
Ordinary people who want to buy BTC can use an online wallet system for cash or a credit card and easily buy from thousands of BTC funds around the world and keep it as an asset for the future. Due to their popularity, many corporate investors now accept them as cross-border payments, and growth cannot be stopped. With the advent of the Internet and mobile devices, it has become much easier to collect information as BTC financial transactions can be accessed and priced according to people's preferences and preferences, resulting in a profitable investment. Recent polls have shown that instability is good for BTC exchanges, as if there is instability and political turmoil in the country, so investing in BTC may be a better option once banks suffer. Again, the bitcoin coin transaction fee is quite cheap, and a more affordable technology to contract, thus attracting the masses. BTC can be converted into different fiat currencies and is used in securities trading, land parcels, document stamps, public bonuses and vice versa.
Another advanced blockchain project, Ethereumor ETH, which serves more than just a digital cryptocurrency, and its popularity in the last few decades has allowed billions of people to keep their wallets. With ease in the online world, ETH has allowed retailers and trading organizations to adopt them for commercial purposes, so they can play a role in the future of the financial system. As an open source, ETH facilitates collaboration with projects from a variety of firms and industries, which increases their usefulness. Again, unlike the bitcoin used to exchange money on a digital network, ETH can be used for many applications in addition to financial transactions, and does not require prior permission from governments because people can use it with portable devices. The price of ether has also remained stable, and the exchange largely avoids the concern of any third-party intermediary, such as a lawyer or notary, as ETH is now the software that allows it to be the second best cryptocurrency to invest in.


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Calling all presenters! We want to hear from you at the GPN/GWLA Annual Meeting! The Annual meeting is June 2-3, 2016 in Kansas City, MO. Submissions close April 15, 2016, and you will be notified by April 27th.
The theme this year is Networking Community. These two words have many interpretations and we want to hear how you interpret them. Here are some that come to mind. If you want to share something that isn't on the list, that is ok, too.
- Who is your community?
- How your community networks, the interpersonal touch
- The network is the basis for cyberinfrastructure
- New software and hardware for the network or community
- How you connect to national resources–What organizations help you share?
- How do you share your resources with others?
- Interdisciplinary groups, different lingo: How you overcame the language barrier
- Intellectual Property within the community


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Blueprint for Better
As part of the repositioning effort in 2012-2014, a member survey revealed that a vast majority of members wanted the AIA to lead a public awareness campaign to educate and inform the public about the role of architects and architecture.
The AIA conducted extensive research about the general public's perception of architects and architecture. Results showed that members of the public thought very highly of architects but did not quite understand what the profession entailed. As a result of this survey and research, the public awareness campaign was launched in 2014 with three goals: 1) change behaviors and perceptions, 2) increase support for architecture, and 3) create a deeper understanding of architecture and appreciation for the value of architects.
Launched in 2020, Blueprint for Better brings to life the role of architects as leaders in the fight against climate change. Buildings are responsible for 40% of carbon emissions. The harm that results affects us all but doesn't impact us all equally. As building designers, architects are key to addressing and mitigating the damage.
This campaign is a call to action. AIA, the largest design organization in the world, is asking architects, design professionals, civic leaders, and the public in every community to join our efforts and transform the day-to-day practice of architecture to achieve a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment.
It's time to show the world what design can do.
Join the campaign:
- Join the movement. Visit BlueprintforBetter.org to learn more and sign up.
- Engage with your civic leaders. This toolkit will teach you to position yourself as a trusted advisor, and as a result, demonstrate the value architects bring to their community.
- Read The Architect's Voice, AIA's Message Book, which helps explain the work of architects to the public. Or, take the training course on AIAU.
- Component executives can access all campaign resources and toolkits on Brandfolder.
AIA Film Challenge
Design has the power to solve some of the biggest issues facing cities today. We believe these stories are among the most important stories we can tell. The AIA Film Challenge is a film contest that amplifies these stories—architecture projects that are transforming communities through the power of design and collaboration.
The AIA Film Challenge 2022 is now open. Learn more >
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I'm off-loading some recordings from the H2 onto the computer to use in a track I'm working on. Victoria is in the kitchen, cooking the Easter meal we're going to have this evening with Michelle and possibly Katie. The house smells wonderful. I'd like to get into the Easter spirit, or whatever you call it, but it's not my holiday. I'm happy to tinker around in here for the time being, and I'm more than happy to show up when the vittles are being served. I am a Chaney, after all.
I spent the last week or so trying to get the last of the songs for the Windhaven CD on their feet. If I can get them all balanced out this week, we'll have six songs to add to the CD. It's been exciting, really. Except for my old chestnut, "So Long John", they're all new songs. Three of them were written last week. The other two new ones are based upon old ideas, but are being put together for the first time, so they're technically new. I have to admit that I'm rather surprised at the diversity of these songs. I can't wait to get them out there.
Of course, Victoria and I have both made our peace that our friends and family are largely uninterested. That's fine with us. We're not doing this for them. We're doing it for us. And for the people who might something of worth in these songs and what we're trying to do with Windhaven. You can't be discouraged by the lack of interest of those around you, because most often those closest to you can't see the forest for the trees. Victoria and I know that we're doing good work, and we know that eventually it will pay off. If nothing else, we have some great originals to play live.
I've largely abandoned my regular blog. There's not much to talk about, because not much has changed where our financial situation is concerned. And since we really can't afford to go anywhere, there's nothing to write about. But I'm thinking of keeping a music blog here in the music section. I've always claimed that there was a blog here, but there never really has been. That's going to change. I'm going to start chronicling the things we're doing with Windhaven and with my solo music here. I'm going to keep a recording session blog, as well, putting down things about the songs we're recording and mixing. I don't know why, really. Maybe it seems to me that the only thing we have going on right now is with the music, and I think it should be chronicled. If these songs are anywhere near as strong as I think they are, they're going to take on a life of their own. It'll be fun to be able to look back on these days and think "that's where it all began", and reminisce about the days I spent in a warm, crowded room in Florida, hammering away at Windhaven's first album and believing that somewhere on the other side of tomorrow, we might finally find our way.


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For years Bryan has said that the San Francisco Giants have reached the end of the line with a core group of players. Is this finally the year when he's right? The Giants don't seem to be firmly in the buy or sell camp, but given the dismaying results from the farm system, surely, obviously, they must be sellers looking to add some near-ML talent, right? RIGHT? RIIIIIIGHT?
In other news, it's clear that the Giants bullpen is a place where hope goes to die and so it's difficult to say that anyone in the bullpen is trustworthy; therefore, before getting into their player rankings, Doug and Bryan rank the five things in their worldview that they trust more than the Giants bullpen. They took a pretty big risk completing their rankings before the final out of the Cubs series!
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Wow. I may be wrong, but don't think we've had any guy from the B hg on the forum before. It would be fascinating to know your sub-clade (i.e. via the deep clade test). It would help you identify a region of Africa.
I can't speak for Genographic's clerical processes, but I believe that FTDNA has a very good record of reliability in terms of the results being true to the sample tested. There is the possibility that the results you got were from another guy's sample kit due to a clerical error and it may be worthwhile discussing that with FTDNA if you have serious doubts, especially if you wish to proceed with a deep clade test.


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Swedish Prime Minister Erlander with an Ericsson videophone in 1969.
Who says what to whom with what effect?
This question is the doctrine in classic communication models. In other words we measure the succes of the communication with four parameters:
- Who (communicator)
- What (message)
- Whom (audience)
- What effect (reaction)
But what is the role of the medium itself? When the early electronic mass media (radio broadcasts and film screenings) became commonly accessible in the 1920's and 1930's the media itself became a parameter in the contemporary communication models. And the doctrine was changed to:
"Who says what, in which channel, to whom, with what effect?"
Classic communication model based on Harold D. Laswell's communication model and the Shannon-Weaver model of communication
Media are tools for processing information and communication. The medium is the channel for the communication and can be a simple graphic symbol, a letter, a facebook status update, a poster, a movie theatre and much more.
It can be argued that language, including rhetorical skills, body language and gestures are media in their own respect, which would mean that communication could not occur without media. However, we most commonly define media as channels which amplifies or enhances communication, either by allowing the message to reach a broad audience, or by enabling transmission/reception over long distances.
Choosing the right medium depends on the other parameters in the model. As a scenario let's say a corporation is promoting niche products or trying to gain strong relations with a small target audience. In this case a personal SMS, E-mail or letter might more appropriate than a poster in the subway. Another example could be that it is important to measure the exact effect of a campaign, in this case it makes sense to choose a medium that supports more than one-way communication.
Media types
Media can be divided into 3 main types depending on how the communication flows through the medium.
- One-to-one (Interpersonal media)
- Can be one-way or two-way communication. One-to-one media includes letters, phones and other channels designed for correspondence and conversation.
- One-to-many (Mass Media)
- One-way media like books, newspapers, TV or radio.
- Many-to-many (New Media)
- Network communication in many directions. These media includes chat-rooms, social media websites and apps, community websites and web fora.
We also distinct between one-way-media and two- or more-way-media.
If the communicator has not chosen the right medium there is a risk that the message will not not reach the correct audience or not be perceived or understood as intended. In other words the mediation process has distorted the communication. This risk is represented by the noise symbol in the communication model. In the 1930's analogue radio broadcasting, noise was often quite literal and audible but today the term is more abstract and could extend to whether, or whether not, a certain social media platform is a suitable channel for a certain message.
Madonna, one of the artists who saw the potential in the music video as a medium and branding platform in the 1980's
Media attributes
The Level of Immersion
One of the qualities to consider in a medium (or combined media) is the level of immersion it invokes. Media with high level of immersion make it easier for the audience to be absorbed in the content and provides a feeling of actually "being there". The technical attributes of media with high immersion levels are first and foremost the ability to shot out disturbance. A movie theatre is an example of a medium with a high immersion level. When the movie is running the lights in the theatre are dimmed and external noise is eliminated. The movie theatre might also provide surround sound or 3D glasses to enhance the level of immersion. However, a high level of immersion is no guarantee for an engaged and devoted audience. The last ten years have shown that a cheap produced hand-held viral video mainly watched on small hand-held devices can provide extreme user engagement and add a high degree of authenticity and credibility to a brand.
Telepresence is a quality that some media provide by reducing the feeling of distance in communication. It is is a valued quality in interpersonal and two-way media. Communication with high level of telepresence often includes cameras and live or near-live streaming of audio and video. An example could be a conference where some participants are not physically present but instead communicates with the present participants via webcams and monitors. Low practical enhancements to the feeling of presence can be gained by placing the remote participants in an environment similar to the actual conference room. Telepresence in media can contribute to the level of immersion. Allowing an internet user to wach and interact with a live video event can contribute to the perception and adds a sense of realism to the user experience.
Immediacy describes the attempt to make the media "invisible" by implementing instantly understandable, intuitive and accessible designs. For UI designers immediacy is used to reduce the technical barriers of a program or device. This is why your PCs interface resembles a desktop. But immediacy heavily depends on hypermediation and remediation of "traditional" media. Bolter and Grusin discuses this paradox in their book Remediation - Understanding New Media. The problem is that referencing and reusing design patterns from other media can make the user even more conscious of the presence of the media. The play button icon for video on many interfaces is a pictogram of a traditional movie projector. The icon is easy to perceive but at the same time it reminds the user that he/she is interacting with a medium.
In contrast to immediacy hypermediacy relies on the user being very aware of the media presence and possibilities. Instead of trying to "hide" the medium, it is always present with a variety of advanced options for the user. As a result the immersion level is quite low but the control and user interaction is high. With hypermedia he user is able to interact with the combination of various data, media, devices and interfaces. Hypermediacy is process oriented concept and does not have a beginning or end.
Remediation refers to the conversion of content from one media to another. The concept is far from new: For centuries tales and myths has been converted to books, plays, ballets and operas, which again has been remediated to movies and video games. Artistic concepts like Collages, Mash-up and Remix has adopted remediation itself as a part of the artistic process.
Remediation is often implemented to reach a new or broader audience, but it can also be a tool to eliminate noise caused by the original medium (see the communication model) or just to keep content available as new media evolves. Music and other audio recordings have undergone a massive remediation in the 80's and 90's when many analogue recordings were remastered to digital formats.
The process of converting apps for different platforms and desktop vesions of website to a mobile/ responsive versions are more recent examples of remediation.
One of the most succesful examples of remediation was when Orson Welles dramatized H. G. Wells' novel "War of the Worlds". The story about an alien invasion was broadcasted as a radio drama in a news reportage format in Halloween 1938. The format was so realistic that it caused panic as many listeners believed it to be a real news reportage
Remediation in marketing
Traditional marketing campaigns are usually one-way communication through mass media (one-to-many). This strategy is particular efficient for product branding campaigns on a broad and unsegmented market.
Another traditional marketing strategy is direct marketing which is done by contacting potential consumers directly via interpersonal media like telephone or mail. This approach is often ideal for focused/niche-campaigns with highly segmented target audiences.
Direct marketing can be highly improved with digital media, as the user can respond to a campaign with comments, sign up for information or the brand can push certain products to a certain group of users, based on tracking of patterns of user behaviour and preferences. It is also very easy to measure the instant effect of a campaign when using networking technologies as traffic and conversion rates easily can be monitored and analysed.
Viral Marketing and Peer to Peer marketing is only possible through interactive many-to-many media as these strategies depend, not only on communication between the brand and the consumer, but on communication among the consumers themselves. The idea is to have users share the communicated message while adding credibility and authenticity to the brand in the users own networks and relations. This type of marketing is can be extremely powerful but also difficult to control and predict.
Mediation in branding
A brand positions itself on the market with selling points or selling propositions. The simplest example of a selling point is low prices. "Dead cheap" is a message that is very easy to communicate, but it requires inexpensive product development, a good chain of low cost suppliers/ resellers, cheap storage and distribution etc.
Accordingly many producers tries to add value to their products or brands with more complex selling points like Emotional Selling Points (ESP) or Unique Selling Points (USP). The added value should to some degree be actual qualities of the products and services, but the more important thing is how these values are communicated and how relations between the brand and the target audience are established and maintained.
Compared to the low price selling point, USP/ESP values are much harder to communicate. The producer would not only have to convince the market that their brand (or products) has emotional or unique qualities. A strong image will also have to be established in the mind of the consumers.
To achieve this a carefully designed visual identity is needed. The visual identity is remediation of the brands values via graphic elements. Consumers often responds to, colours and shapes much quicker than text or other media. A good logo should be identified and recognized by the audience in fractions of a second, which is why graphic elements of a brand is often done with very simple and stylized shapes.
The design of a visual identity must match the brands selling proposition. A bakery producing traditional old fashioned waffles should probably also choose a traditional old fashioned typeface and so on.
Sensory Identity and Tone of Voice
A brand identity does not consist of visual elements alone. Appealing directly to other senses than the visual is sometimes referred to as sensory identity. Many brands are likely to have developed a certain tone of voice, which is simply the "language" of the brand.
If the brand would like to be associated with "trust" and "stability" the tone of voice would have to be quite formal and correct. On the other hand, if the brand would like to be perceived as "fresh"and "young", the tone of voice can be informal and contain slang and irony. Just like the visual identity the tone of voice is part of the remediation process of the brand values.
Sound and music can also be elements of the brand identity. A good example is the Danish National Railway Company DSB which has a sequence of 3 notes playing at the beginning of all their speaker announcements. The 3 notes are: D, Eb and Bb (pronounced D-S-B in Danish). The note sequence is recognized immediately by millions of Danes.
The Sensory identity can also be extended to product development. Attaching an appealing sound, surface texture or scent to a product can highly increase the consumer experience. The interesting thing is that the product then becomes a medium for its own brands values.
Have you ever observed what happens when a Macbook user closes the lid. It is very likely that he/ she will move the palm over the lid, simply because the surface feels like "good quality". Apple have used countless resources on product development to achieve this. The Mackbook performance is not improved by developing a texture for the lid but the brand/consumer relation is strengthened to a degree where the user physically caresses the product.
Sensory identity is closely related to the experience of a product or brand which is crucial for an emotional selling point. The waffle bakery in the example before might not produce the cheapest or most unique product on the market. Rather than developing the product or lower the prices the bakery could try to enter the market by giving the customers an original experience along with their product. In order to enhance the story of the product being traditional and authentic the bakery people might choose to wrap the waffles in brown rustic expensive paper, which then would be a media for the story. By doing so the bakery is adding sensory value to the product. Feeling the quality of the paper should give the user a certain experience when buying the waffles. Pine and Gilmore introduced the concept of Experience Economy in their studies in the late 90's. They describe how a product can be sold for a price way beyond its actual value if it is accompanied with the right experience.


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This annual programme is jointly sponsored by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).
The followership is a world class programme, which have produced lots of Noble men across the globe.
The followership presents opportunity to students all over the world (non-Chinese) around 200 of them to participant in the 4 years pursuant of Doctorate Degrees in China.
The World Academy of Sciences has about 1,000 scientists in over 70 countries across the globe.
The objective of the Academy is to encourage scientific study and excellence for a viable development in the South.
Applicantsshould take note of the following for their application to be successful.
- Applicants must not be more than 35 years on 31 December 2019.
- Must not have Chinese citizenship.
- Candidates must not take up other tasks during the programme duration.
- Must have a Master's degree
- Applicants provide evidence that they will return to their country at the end of the CAS-TWAS programme.
- Must provide English language test or Chinese language test.
- Intending applicants must meet up with the standard for international students of UCAS or USTC.
700/800 RMB shall be given awardees as monthly stipends, which will cover travel expenses, insurance, and/or accommodation).
Successful applicants' airfare shall be taken care of from their home country to china to start the followership programme.
The followership programme is open for all international students across the globe, excluding Chinese students.
To be successful, intending applicants are to follow these steps;
- All applicants must submit fellowship online application system, and also upload the following supporting documents.
- International passport with at least 2 years validity
- Updated CV with full description of research experience.
- Original copies of University certificates both B.sc and master's certificates. (Those about to graduate should upload a pre-graduation certificate stating date of graduation).
- Proof of English or Chinese test.
- Original copy of academic transcript
- Research proposal
- Photocopies of title pages and abstracts of published research works, which must be at least 5.
- Foreigner physical examination
- Provide two reference letters with official letter headed paper, signed with contact phone numbers and email address. Send the scanned copies together with other documents to the fellowship online application system.
- Lastly, send the original hard copies of reference letters to the UCAS/USTC before the deadline.


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My sister and I took a short road trip to spend some quality sister time at The Omni Homestead Resort. Only a 3 hour drive from the DMV, The Omni Homestead Resort is a relaxing weekend getaway destination located in Hot Springs, Virginia.
I was graciously invited by The Omni Homestead Resort to spend a weekend at the property and partake in all the activities it has to offer. Renowned for its natural hot springs guests will enjoy the scenery within the Allegheny Mountains of southwestern Virginia!
The Omni Homestead has a broad variety of indoor and outdoor activities for everyone. My sister and I started our morning horseback riding on a beautiful trail through the wooded forest. After our morning adventure we headed over to the incredible spa for a relaxing massage followed by quality time soaking up some sun (covered in SPF) at the pool, lazy river, and hot springs.
In the afternoon guests are invited for Southern Social Hour to enjoy delicious sweets along with hot and iced teas from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each afternoon. The Omni Homestead Resort is rich in history and gusts can enjoy complimentary tours daily at 10:00 a.m. to learn more about the historic resort. Be sure to make dinner reservations at Jefferson's Restaurant & Bar, grab a table outside, and enjoy a delicious meal surrounded by the beautiful greenery and mountains.
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How does the fourth season of the Black Mirror TV show reflect upon Netflix? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether TV shows are cancelled or renewed. Netflix and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the Black Mirror season four episodes. We invite you to rate them for us here.
A Netflix sci-fi anthology series, the fourth season of Black Mirror stars Rosemarie Dewitt, Jesse Plemmons, Cristin Milioti, Jimmi Simpson, Andrea Riseborough, Letitia Wright, Maxine Peake, Brenna Harding, Owen Teague, Michaela Coel, Andrew Gower, Kiran Sonia Sawar, Georgina Campbell, George Blagden, Jake Davies, Clint Dyer, Douglas Hodge, and Babs Olusanmokun. The satirical psychological thriller delves into post-modern themes related to paranoia of technology.
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Inshore Fishing Is Hot In SWFL But Remember To Check The Regulations!
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A friendly reminder as anglers may have some extra fishing time that there has been a change in inshore fishing regulations. Snook, red drum and spotted seatrout are closed to harvest from Gordon's pass North to Pasco county on Florida's West ... READ MORECategory: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
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It is here. Today is the day.
Vincent and I are leaving for our trip to Tasmania.
So many unknowns.
I'm excited, but also scared. It's so much easier to just stay put in my comfort zone. I have been staying in the spare bedroom at my son's house and it is very comfortable with my own entrance and ensuite. I could just stay here.
Travelling sounds exciting but when you think about it, it is full of unknowns.
I don't know what is going to happen as I drive. I don't know what I am going to do when I get to Tasmania. My only plan is to see Tasmania. I have seven weeks and it seems like a small place, so my plan is very simply to drive a circle around.
How will I know where to stay each night, and what there is to see? Some people do a detailed itinerary, but I don't want this to be a whirl wind tour. I want to take in the ambience of a place and stay longer if I want to, or if something is not fun, then I can get up and leave.
What happens if there are more lockdowns? Our three-day lockdown in Brisbane triggered a two-week border restriction into Victoria. Will I be able to drive through the state borders and not get stopped?
There was so much to do before I left.
The lead up to today has been a flurry of activity. Son number 1 decided that my van needed checking over before I left, and Apollo decided it was time that they did the work they promised when I bought it back in September. It has been sitting around for over a month while I have been packing up and selling my house and NOW everyone wants to do things.
This week I had the bike rack added, and the bathroom vent replaced. I have had the curtains in the bedroom changed to roller blinds to help with keeping the room dark at 4am when the sun thinks it is morning. One of the new safety features my son added was a gas leakage monitor. I have bought a new fold down table outside and I bought myself a small gas cylinder stove to put on the table plus some mosquito coils so I can cook and eat outside.
My son wants to add solar panels as well, but if I wait for a few more days I am going to run out of time. I think there will always be things that I can add or change but that is it for this trip, I am as ready as I am going to be.
It is hard to leave the comforts of the known to head into the unknown.
It sounds crazy but it is hard to leave. I think that it is hard to leave the comforts of the known to venture into the unknown. I am not really trekking across the wild west, but it sort of feels like it.
There are so many questions running around in my mind.
Will I have any breakdowns? Will I find good places to camp? Will I meet nice people, or will I be by myself the whole time?
Am I going to get to Melbourne in time to meet my booking on the ferry? Will I get lost trying to find my way through Melbourne to pick up my daughter and then get to the ferry?
How am I going to cope with living in the motorhome full time? Am I going to get lonely or bored?
These are the real questions, and I guess I don't really know the answers. It is a case of suck it and see. I think it is going to be OK, and the short trips I have done so far have been good, but the only way I will know if this is a lifestyle that will work for me, is to go and see.
I hate being bored, but maybe I have gone overboard.
I have an amazing array of activities onboard, including a small sewing machine I just bought. Why did I buy a sewing machine, you ask? Well, right now I am not sure of the answer. It made sense when I saw it in Spotlight. It was small and light and there was material all around me that was making me want to sew, so I bought the machine. I have given my old machine to my oldest granddaughter to finish a quilt that we had started together. So now I have bought myself a new machine and packed it away with no clear idea of what I am going to do with it. And that is OK, because this is all part of the new life and I don't have to know everything. It doesn't all have to make sense.
I also have a paint by numbers kit I bought back in August and have only done once. The TV is fixed, and I have some DVD's to watch. I have lots of books to read, luckily on kindle, or I would be very overweight. And I have promised everyone that I will finish writing my book that I started back in March 2020.
I have goals like going for walks each day, eating healthy and staying away from foods that don't agree with my body. I have plans that I am going to send postcards to all of my grandchildren as I thought that would be something fun for them and for me. So, boredom should not be one of my issues.
One important piece of advice. Make a plan for the time and day to leave and stick to it.
There always seems to be a reason to stay another day. More things I could do to the motorhome, more things I need to organize but if I don't leave now, I am worried that I am not leaving myself enough time to drive the 1,700kms to Melbourne and the ferry.
I've not been well for the past few days and my son, who I was staying with wanted me to be stronger before I left, but the worry and stress of not going was making me feel worse. I set a day and a time and told everyone that this was it.
Saturday at 11AM
It's Saturday and there is still so much to do
Pack the fridge, put away the things I decided I don't need. Clean out my car and park it out of the way so it is OK while I am away. Clean up the room I have been staying in and put my last-minute clothes in the van. It was done. I had my two youngest grandsons come to say goodbye and finally, just a fraction late at 11:30 Vincent and I rolled down the driveway on our way
And then 10 mins down the road… I was hit with the realisation that the formal dress I promised my daughter I'd bring to Melbourne was still hanging in my son's closet!
What should I do? I had already said goodbye, but I had promised, and it would be ages before I would see her or drive to Melbourne again. I phoned my son and he agreed to meet me out on the street with the dress. It worked and I was now only an hour later than I had planned to leave.
I am hot and tired. I am still not feeling very well from a cold that had been hanging around for the week. But I am getting stressed about the short time I have to drive. The ferry booking is only 6 days away
As the only driver (Vincent is great company, but never offers to drive) I need to look after myself and my energy. When I did the trip to Alice Springs in November, I found that 500kms was as much as I could manage in a day. I figured that dividing the drive into four days would be about 400 – 500 per day. But I wanted to leave some leeway for the unexpected.
The hardest part of any trip is the starting and that is exactly what happened with this trip.
Leaving is hard. Driving through Brisbane is hard all the way to Ipswich I was still not feeling it. Then as I started to drive the highways through the countryside, I could feel myself relax. I am on the road again. I am starting my new adventure. It is actually happening.
Because of the late start and feeling so stressed and tired I decided not to drive too far on the first leg. I stopped at a lovely little town called Millmerran at the perfect free camp just on the edge of town. This is perfect.
Due to the flurry of last minute activity before I left I had not filled up the water tank or planned my food for the night. Luckily this stopping spot had water and an IGA around the corner.


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Home technology cloud microsoft posts FY20 Q1 results, revenue rises by 14%
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Microsoft has posted its first quarter results for FY 2020 and it looks like the IT services giant is doing just fine. The company saw its revenue rise to $33.1 billion which was a 14% increase from the corresponding period last fiscal year.
During the Q1, Microsoft was able to return $7.9 billion to its stakeholders in dividends and share repurchases. This was a 28% increase in comparison to the first quarter of FY2019.
"The world's leading companies are choosing our cloud to build their digital capability," said Satya Nadella, chief executive officer of Microsoft. "We are accelerating our innovation across the entire tech stack to deliver new value for customers and investing in large and growing markets with expansive opportunity."
The company has done really well where its revenue was driven mainly by its cloud prowess. The commercial cloud generated $11.6 billion in revenue for the quarter (a 36% increase year over year).
The Office products along with cloud service offerings were a big contributor to the revenue increase. LinkedIn revenue increased by 25% as well. While the revenue in Personal Computing rose by just 4% driven by Windows OEM, Xbox sales, and search advertising revenue. The only drop in revenue came from Microsoft's Surface which saw the revenue go down by 4%.


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In 1921, Tulsa's Greenwood District "Black Wall Street" was one of the most affluent black communities in America. However, on May 31 and June 1, 1921, a white mob attacked Greenwood and as a result nearly every significant structure within the community was destroyed and as many of three hundred people were killed. Nearly one hundred years later, the race massacre continues to reverberate. Dr. Hill's presentation will discuss the history of the race massacre, the lessons the history offers, and the current-day legacies that must be confronted.
Dr. Karlos K. Hill is Regents' Professor and Chair of the Clara Luper Department of African and African American Studies at the University of Oklahoma, and the author of three books: Beyond The Rope: The Impact of Lynching on Black Culture and Memory, The Murder of Emmett Till: A Graphic History, and The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre: A Photographic History. Dr. Hill founded the Tulsa Race Massacre Oklahoma Teacher's Institute to support teaching the history of the race massacre to thousands of middle school and high school students. He also serves on the boards of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission, the Clara Luper Legacy Committee and the Board of Scholars for Facing History and Ourselves. Dr. Hill writes a regular interview series for The Nation featuring the stories and work of community activists organizing for justice in Black communities.
Sponsored by Minnesota Public Radio, Luther's Identity Studies program, and the Lawrence and Queen Williams Endowment.