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Facebook has been a hot topic lately. They recently went public and have been purchasing several companies – namely Instagram for $1 billion. Over the past couple of years the massive social network has been subject to rumours of getting into the smartphone game by producing their own device. Nothing has yet to surface and the closest product to make it to market was the HTC Status that included a "dedicated Facebook button."
Earlier this year an overseas report via DigiTimes suggested that HTC and Facebook have plans to develop a "customized smartphone" that is rumoured to launch "in the third quarter of 2012 at the earliest."
Today, via the New York Times, a fresh new rumour has surfaced from "people briefed on Facebook's plans" have stated they intend to launch their own smartphone "next year". The reason to build the smartphone is to assist them in creating more revenue from mobile, something that is currently missing from their balance sheet. There is no specific timing, but Facebook has reportedly poached over 12 software and hardware engineers from Apple. Facebook gave their typical response, saying that "We're working across the entire mobile industry; with operators, hardware manufacturers, OS providers, and application developers."
Another report from Business Insider suggested that "Facebook Is Building The Facebook Phone Right In Front Of Our Eyes." The points are incredibly valid as they note that Facebook has compiled almost all the core apps for a smartphone OS: "Facebook Messager" for the messenger app, recently launched the Facebook app store; "Facebook Camera" was launched this past week and could be the camera app, plus rumours that they might snatch up mobile browser Opera. In addition, with their relationship/investment from Microsoft could see Bing Maps be their go-to map app.
So for now the "Facebook Phone" is still a rumour, but certainly possible. If it had everything you wanted, including all the desired specs, would you get one?


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Every business, whether it's small or large, without Digital Marketing, it's like an office without a boss, full of chaos.
Sounds Funny Right?
Well, it is the truth of the present era. Without digitalization, the ship of an organization can never make the sale for an extended period. No, we are not babbling. It's a fact. It's expected that by 2021, around 2 billion people would do online shopping.
Shocked Right?
But it's real, and this huge chunk of online shopping will include both products and services. So do you still think that business can survive? There is a tremendous amount of audience that can be captured online, with your right Digital Marketing Strategies. With correct Digital Marketing Strategies, your business can reach the heights of mountains and even touch the limits of skies.
Every Business Starts with only one main vision: growth. For a growth brand, awareness plays an important role. For getting their products and services they Need An Effective Digital Marketing strategy. So now the question arises that How to strategize your marketing techniques.Well, there are a lot of techniques to make the finest marketing strategies for your business.
1.Email Marketing
Email Marketing is basically for short term marketing but we can always publish the newsletters. So that your clients and other users always update about the company information.
But what happens a company does not have its own website. In that case, Email marketing act as a full-fledged strategy for them.
The other type of Email Marketing is Drip Sequence Campaign. In this campaign, if the company has a list of verified and existing email addresses to send the emails.
Usually, when the emails are not verified they have a chance to go in the junk mails. It leads to wastage of resources.
- PPC (Pay-Per-Click)
PPC advertisements have become a typical and compelling advanced publicizing system; however, they can likewise be extravagant. To put it plainly, PPC enables your site to rank in the top paid web crawler results for specific watchwords individuals are looking on Google.
On the off chance that your business is utilizing catchphrases that are viewed as mainstream (and different organizations are going after them), at that point, prepare to go through some as much as possible for it. Yet, on the off chance that you need to maintain a strategic distance from that and still use PPC adequately, you can generally utilize the more moderate longtail watchwords.
Longtail catchphrases offer more alternatives so you can discover words that are less expensive and significantly more fit to your financial limit.
Concerning the position of the advertisement, you can exploit making video promotions. Given an ongoing report by IAB's 2019 Video Advertising Spend Report, video advertising spend keeps on developing. Indeed, it has expanded up to 25% this year. Furthermore, 86% of advertisers overall use video promotions for their PPC crusades. That is how compelling it is.
3.Content Marketing
Content promoting is an excellent choice to drive traffic just as committed. In this battle, you can utilize practically any sort of substance that you have.
Contingent upon what you have or what you need to use right now, you can go with sites, infographics, recordings, and then some. Your watchwords will drive your substance. So what you genuinely need here is content that is wealthy in catchphrases without losing its quality.
The essential main thrust for your substance is your blog entry. So each post needs those quality longtail catchphrases that will drive traffic and leads. The key is to the thought of and utilizes impressive slogans. You can think of these all alone, or you can use devices for discovering incredible catchphrases.
4.Social Media
We, as a whole, know the intensity of web-based social networking. It offers unparalleled arrive at those different stages discover hard to match. Let us get straight to the point around a specific something, however. For web-based life efforts to work, you have to have the eagerness to put resources into it. Also, we are talking both time and cash here.
Likewise significant is the definite web based life arrange that you need to concentrate your endeavours.
Do you need it to be on Facebook? Or then again, perhaps you need it on Twitter? Ours encourage to invest some energy investigating your intended interest group to see which stage they're dynamic on the most! Contingent upon which stage you pick, there might be natural (unpaid) alternatives, or it might be, to a greater extent a "pay-to-play" stage. In any case, we'd prescribe putting aside a publicizing spending plan to assist you with achieving your objectives via web-based networking media.
Ritu is a digital marketer by profession and entrepreneur with a love of fashion, beauty, health, wellness, travel, fitness and helping others feel good and look good. Her passion for fashion, blogging and sharing a little bit of positivity with the world has led her to create 5 helpful outlets for her followers. A Fashion Blog, Business Blog, Online Marketplace, IT Company and Influencers Community.

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ASPR TRACIE. (2022). ASPR TRACIE Chemical Surge TTX Situation Manual (PDF).
This situation manual is part of a toolkit that can help emergency planners create an interactive, discussion-based exercise focusing on impacts to healthcare coalition and healthcare facilities caused by large numbers of patients seeking healthcare following a chemical incident.
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Reverse tuck boxes are among the simplest of box designs in the packaging industry. They resemble very much in their appearance to the front tuck boxes. However there is one difference. The flaps on the top and bottom of the reverse tuck boxes close in the opposite directions. One flap is joined to the back of the box and it closes towards the front while the other flap is joined to the front of the box and closes towards the back of the box. The reverse stock boxes have a simpler assembly, however their simple structure is what makes them one of the most comprehensive packaging boxes in the packaging industry. It is because of their simple structure that these boxes can be used for a huge variety of products.
Moreover, they are easy to assemble and you do not require a very skilled labor for assembling the boxes to be shipped to the retail stores. Another reason for the popularity of reverse tuck end boxes wholesale is that they can be used to carry both the lightweight and medium weight objects. The closing slits on the both ends of the River stack boxes. Provide a secure closure. They keep the panels from opening too easily. Hence it is a secure box to carry the medium weight and lightweight objects. Here is how you can make the best use of this multi functional packaging box.
Use the Printable Space Wisely
One of the biggest advantages of reverse tuck boxes is that they provide a generous space for printing. You have four plain surfaces at your disposal for printing. However, the more the printable space, the more tricky it becomes to utilize it professionally in order to produce a visual balance. You must not leave behind even a single important word, but at the same time your box should not look wordy. The printed text and images should be arranged in a manner that your box does not look overcrowded and yet it contains all the information and company-specific graphics.
Besides, you must not settle for any low quality printing services by the custom box manufacturer. Make sure that they use the most advanced printing equipment. Besides, the printing staff should be qualified enough and experienced enough to bring that equipment to its best use.
Give Your Reverse Tuck Boxes a Premium Finish
No matter how well your boxes are printed, or how unique the design is, if they are not finished well, all goes in vain. A final finishing court can give you boxes, delete, touch that every brand craves for. Just finishing options not only add to the luxurious look of your boxes, but also give them an extra layer of protection.
The final coating protects the text and graphics printed on the box and also protects your box against the wear and tear. The custom box manufacturing companies offer a number of options when it comes to the final coating. Some of the common ones include the gloss finish, the matte finish, the semi gloss finish, the rose gold finish, and the aqueous coating. You can choose the one which goes best with the demographics of your target audience.
Try Customization in Design
The simplicity of the reverse tuck boxes allows a huge range of variations in the box design. They can be customized in a number of ways to suit your preferences. If you are ordering in bulk you can go for the die cut boxes. These are made particularly according to the specifications of your product. They provide the most snug fit. The die cut boxes provide the most befitting outfit for your product.
Another common variation in the reverse tuck boxes is to go for the window cut boxes. These boxes have a window for the enhanced visibility of the product without a need to unpack the product time and again. Hence, they combine the traits of visibility and safety.
In addition to that, the hanging and locking tabs with the reverse tack boxes add to the prominence and safety of the product. With hanging tabs, you can get your boxes displayed at the most prominent spot in a retail store.
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Best iOS Apps For Cooking A Great Thanksgiving Dinner
The Thanksgiving cooking app collection for your iPhone and iPad includes both applications that focus only on this harvest day holiday as well as general cooking apps that host a special Thanksgiving section. You'll find recipes for beginners as well as experienced home cooks. Vegetarians and vegans aren't omitted and neither are those of you that or on a weight loss scheme or suffer from certain allergies.
8 Apps For A Great Thanksgiving Dinner
1. Best Thanksgiving Recipes For All (FREE) – includes meal planning, recipes and tips for this great holiday. You'll find recipes specially tailored for kids, for those of you that count calories and more helpful for those of you that plan to host a dinner party!
2. Thanksgiving recipes for healthy & cooking videos (FREE) – This Thanksgiving oriented app includes video demo for its recipes which is a really helpful feat. Another nice feature is the fact that you can search for recipes by ingredient and not only by the name of the meal!
3. Thanksgiving Recipes: Food recipes & cookbook (FREE) – This is another great app for those of you that like to celebrate the year's harvest. Stream over 500 Thanksgiving themed recipes and delight your loved ones.
4. Yummly (FREE) – Although this isn't an app specially focused on Thanksgiving you can find some great recipes for this holiday in the seasonal section. What's great is that you can add your personal preferences like preferred ingredients, mention allergies or any other food restrictions that you have and the app will recommend meals based on your input! Once you lock on a recipe you can instantly transfer the ingredients to the shopping list!
5. Kitchen Stories (FREE) – Of course that Kitchen Stories couldn't miss this collection. Check out its great guide labeled
"The Quintessential Thanksgiving Menu" which includes step-by-step pictures about how to roast a perfect turkey! You'll also find more than a dozen other interesting Thanksgiving recipes.
6. Green Kitchen ($3.99) – Although its meals is delicious not everyone can or wants to eat turkey. If you are a vegetarian or have green eating family and friends coming over, use this great app to make sure that you cook a great Thanksgiving feast even if you don't use meat. Check out some delicious vegan and gluten-free recipes for the side-dish and the main meal!
7. SideChef (FREE) – One more category that we haven't tackled so far is those of you that love to tryout unique recipes. You don't have to be an expert cook to prepare meals with SideChef. Use the hands-free mode to cook while you learn. Of course, there is a featured Thanksgiving dishes collection!
8. Big Oven (FREE) – Last but not least if you couldn't find a recipe in the above mentioned apps you should try this one. BigOven, as the name hints, packs over 350,000 recipes. Browse the recipe feed and bookmark the ones that raise an eyebrow. Check the holiday section for Thanksgiving main dishes and other fall recipes!
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Ignite your sense of adventure with the Mini Dress Bessie in Orange Leo Forest. The vibrant nature-inspired print, infused with shades of orange, evokes a spirit of exploration and excitement. The mini length and flowing silhouette of the dress add a playful touch, while the captivating print creates an eye-catching statement. Perfect for those who dare to stand out and embrace their individuality..
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Failing to have enough faith in Lord Krishna, or in getting to know Him, is not quite the same as you might find in some other faiths or religions wherein they say you will go to eternal hell if you are a non-believer, or you are an infidel worthy of death, or whatever. But failing to investigate Him and realize what is our final destination is considered a waste of this particular life. Lord Krishna Himself explains:
"One may be well versed in all the transcendental literature of the Vedas, but if he fails to be acquainted with the Supreme, then it must be concluded that all of his education is like the burden of a beast or like one's keeping a cow without milking capacity." (Bhag.11.11.18)
"Those who worship the demigods will take birth among the demigods; those who worship ghosts and spirits will take birth among such beings; those who worship ancestors go to the ancestors; and those who worship Me will live with Me." (Bg.9.25)
In this way we can begin to see the futility of following some materialistic path or a secondary spiritual method without the process for reaching an understanding of Lord Krishna. "Among all the eternal, conscious beings, there is One who supplies the needs of everyone else. The wise who worship Him in His abode attain everlasting peace. Others cannot." (Katha Upanishad 2.2.13)
In this way, a person is allowed to proceed through life in the way he or she wants. Lord Krishna allows each person to develop in their own way, and to continue wandering throughout the universe and through various activities until they begin to wonder about the purpose of life, or become ready for a deep spiritual path. Materialistic activities are not the way to find everlasting peace, and most of us need to discover that for ourselves. However, a person cannot be helped until he or she is ready. So, until then, they may be offered the spiritual knowledge they need, but they must decide for themselves how much of it they wish to utilize. Just as when Sri Krishna spoke the whole Bhagavad-gita to Arjuna, at the end of it He asked Arjuna what he wished to do. He had to make up his own mind. He was not forced to do anything. In the same way, we can only offer this knowledge for the benefit of humanity, and they can decide what they wish to do, or how long they wish to continue their existence in the material worlds.
"They are truly ignorant who, while imprisoned within the ceaseless flow of this world's material qualities, fail to know You, the Supreme Soul of all that be, as their ultimate, sublime destination. Because of their ignorance, the entanglement of material work forces such souls to wander in the cycle of birth and death." (Bhag.10.85.15)
Therefore, regardless of what else we do, we should recognize how advantageous it is to add the process of engaging in devotional service to Lord Krishna in this lifetime. We may not even be able to become perfect at it, but it nonetheless accelerates our spiritual development. Otherwise, regardless of what else we have accomplished materially, our life remains incomplete. "Caught in the grip of ignorance, self-proclaimed experts consider themselves learned authorities. They wander about this world befooled, like the blind leading the blind." (Katha Upanishad 1.2.5)
It is only through this spiritual education that we can understand our real identity and transcendental nature beyond the body and all material activities. Without that, we remain ignorant of our true potential and the final shelter that is awaiting us in the spiritual domain.


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Stick War: Legacy
Stick War: Legacy is one of the most popular and highest rated web games of all time in which you will have to control your army in formations or play each unit, you have total control of every stickman.
Your goal is to destroy the enemy statue, and capture all Territories.
The new Features provided by this game are:
● Skins are now available for all characters.
● Units can move and be built quickly.
● Ice skins contain powerful magic.
● Savage skins are made from the bones and fur of magical beasts.
● Lava skins are forged in the heart of a volcano and cause burn damage while also reflecting incoming damage back to the enemy.
● Vamp skins are said to contain the power of Chaos, created by the darkest magic of Inamorta.
● Endless Deads zombie survival mode! How many nights can you last?
● Tournament mode! Battle your way through dozens of Ai challengers to win the "Crown of Inamorta!"
Campaign Mode:
In a world called Inamorta, you're surrounded by discriminate nations devoted to their individual nations technology and struggle for dominance. Each nation has developed its own unique way to defend and attack. Proud of their unique craft they have become obsessed to the point of worship, turning weapons to religion. Each believe that their way of life is the only way, and are dedicated to teaching their polices to all other nations through what there leaders claim as divine intervention, or as you will know it... war.
The others are known as: "Archidons" the way of the archer, "Swordwrath" the way of the sword, "Magikill" the way of the mage, and "Speartons" the way of the Spear.
You are the leader of the nation called "Order", your way is of peace and knowledge, your people do not worship their weapons as gods. This makes you a mark for infiltration by the surrounding nations. Your only chance to defend is to attack first, and obtain the technology's from each nation along the way.
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Take a look into the creative process and craftsmanship behind Astier de Villatte.
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John Derian teamed up with Astier de Villatte to add his iconic imagery to their classic white tableware. The 19th-century inspired patterns and images perfectly complement the handmade ceramics.
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Jamtara is an Indian crime drama web series. It was released on Netflix on 10 January 2020. It is directed by Soumendra Padhi and was written by Trishant Srivastava. The first season received positive reviews from the critics, with an IMDB rating of 7.3. The series also impressed the viewers.
In 2015, Padhi found this web series story in an article. The article was about phishing operations, which was carried out by school children in the Jamtara district. He was interested in it, so he sent his team to do research about the operation. Basically, Jamtara district is widely regarded as the hub of Internet scam and phishing operations in India. Jamtara is the home of banks and insurance frauds. Every year thousands of people are scammed by people who are part of these fraud organizations.
The show is based on the true story of a group of young men who operate a phishing organization. Two cousins end up against each other because of a disagreement. Meanwhile, the Jharkhand police are trying hard to catch hold of the criminals.
The show highlights how easily one can lose all hard-earned money and be scammed. It focuses on how people use scam businesses to rob others, and day by day, this business is spreading.
Netflix India announced Jamtara season 2, and they captioned the post, "OUR CALLS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED. #Jamtara is returning again with a second season, and this time the scams are only going to get bigger!" Netflix also wrote, "ALSO, remind us not to give our bank details to callers who claim to have news about the new season. We do not want to fall for this again". Netflix shared this joke, as it is based on the show
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The cast of season two
The cast of the show includes very talented people including,- Amit Sial as Brajesh Bhaan, Dibyendu Bhattacharya as Inspector Biswa Pathak, Aksha Pardasany as SP Dolly Sahu, Sparsh Shrivastav as Sunny, Monika Panwar as Gudiya, Aasif Khan as Anas Ahmad, Harshit Gupta as Baccha, Rohit Kp as Munna, Aatm Prakash Mishra as Bachhu, Anshuman Pushkar as Rocky, Kartavya Kabra as Shabaaz, Monu Kanojiya as Chotu, Simran Mishrikoti as Varsha Mishra / Varsha, You may see a few new faces in the second season.
Release date
Netflix has confirmed that there will be a season 2, and it will arrive in 2021, but the date has not been revealed.


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STRATEGIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY: SOCIETAL OBJECTIVES AND THE CORPORATE WELFARE ARGUMENTCONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC POLICY, Issue 1 2009
The article considers the optimal research and development subsidy regime in a two-firm two-country model where each firm is "located" in a specific country. Trade is intra-industry in that customers in both countries purchase from both firms. The article suggests that when both countries subsidize their local firm usually welfare increases compared to the case of zero subsidies. Making the same comparison, profit always falls in the symmetric game and falls about half the time in the asymmetric game. These results call into question some common notions about corporate welfare. (JEL O38, H25, F23) [source]
CAN AND SHOULD CRIMINOLOGY RESEARCH INFLUENCE POLICY?CRIMINOLOGY AND PUBLIC POLICY, Issue 3 2008
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BUILD A CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY FOR TERRORISMCRIMINOLOGY AND PUBLIC POLICY, Issue 4 2007
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PRISON GANG POLICY AND RECIDIVISM: SHORT-TERM MANAGEMENT BENEFITS, LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCESCRIMINOLOGY AND PUBLIC POLICY, Issue 2 2007
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BOOT CAMP PRISONS AND CORRECTIONS POLICY: MOVING FROM MILITARISM TO AN ETHIC OF CARECRIMINOLOGY AND PUBLIC POLICY, Issue 2 2006
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CRIMINOLOGY, MANDATORY MINIMUMS, AND PUBLIC POLICYCRIMINOLOGY AND PUBLIC POLICY, Issue 1 2006
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UNDER THE BARRED UMBRELLA: IS THERE ROOM FOR A WOMEN-CENTERED SELF-INJURY POLICY IN CANADIAN CORRECTIONS?CRIMINOLOGY AND PUBLIC POLICY, Issue 1 2006
Research Summary: This article examines a chain of policy directives concerning self-injury inside federal correctional facilities in Canada. Specific attention is paid to the impact of these policies on federally sentenced women. I argue that the Correctional Service of Canada's focus on risk assessment fails to address the needs of the women they confine. Instead, women's needs are reconceptualized as institutional risk factors. Policy Implications: Women who self-injure are still routinely disciplined for their behaviour in Federal Canadian prisons through admittance to administrative segregation. This policy challenges two sections of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (s. 7 and s. 15) and must be changed. In this article, I will recommend a new women-centered approach to replace current practice. [source]
SPECIAL ISSUE ON GUN POLICYCRIMINOLOGY AND PUBLIC POLICY, Issue 4 2005
POLICY AND INTERVENTION CONSIDERATIONS OF A NETWORK ANALYSIS OF STREET GANGS,CRIMINOLOGY AND PUBLIC POLICY, Issue 3 2005
Research Summary: This study details a network analysis of the street gang landscape in Newark, New Jersey. Using individual gang members as the unit of analysis and multiple layers of associations as the linkages within the networks, the results suggest that the gangs in Newark are loosely organized with pockets of cohesion. In addition, there is variation with regard to individual connectedness within the gangs, and certain gang members emerge as "cut-points" or the only connection among gang members or groups of gang members. Policy Implications: The results lend further credence to the notion that problem analysis should precede gang interventions. In particular, the findings suggest that particular groups of gang members may be amenable to the collective accountability tactic, whereas others may become more cohesive as a consequence. Indeed, an intervention focused on individuals may be more productive in Newark. The cut-points within gangs are particularly worthy of attention, both for their capacity to act as communication agents for a deterrence message and for their potential vulnerability to the pulling levers strategy. [source]
EXECUTING THE INNOCENT AND SUPPORT FOR CAPITAL PUNISHMENT: IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC POLICYCRIMINOLOGY AND PUBLIC POLICY, Issue 1 2005
Research Summary: The issue of whether innocent people have been executed is now at the center of the debate concerning the legitimacy of capital punishment. The purpose of this research was to use data collected by the Gallup Organization in 2003 to investigate whether Americans who believed that an innocent person had been executed were less likely to support capital punishment. We also explored whether the association varied by race, given that African Americans are disproportionately affected by the death penalty. Our results indicated that three-quarters of Americans believed that an innocent person had been executed for a crime they did not commit within the last five years and that this belief was associated with lower levels of support for capital punishment, especially among those who thought this sanction was applied unfairly. In addition, our analyses revealed that believing an innocent person had been executed had a stronger association with altering African American than white support for the death penalty. Policy Implications: A key claim of death penalty advocates is that a high proportion of the public supports capital punishment. In this context, scholars opposing this sanction have understood the importance of showing that the public's support for executing offenders is contingent and shallower than portrayed by typical opinion polls. The current research joins this effort by arguing that the prospect of executing innocents potentially impacts public support for the death penalty and, in the least, creates ideological space for a reconsideration of the legitimacy of capital punishment. [source]
INJUSTICE AND IRRATIONALITY IN CONTEMPORARY YOUTH POLICYCRIMINOLOGY AND PUBLIC POLICY, Issue 4 2004
Lionel Tate was 12 years old when he killed 6-year-old Tiffany Eunick. Tiffany had been staying at the Tate home and, by all accounts, got along well with Lionel. The two were playing at "wrestling" when Lionel decided to try out some moves that he had seen on television. He threw Tiffany across the room, inflicting fatal injuries. Despite the boy's tender age, the prosecutor transferred Lionel to criminal court on a charge of first-degree murder, an offense carrying a mandatory penalty of life without parole. The boy was given an opportunity to plead guilty to second-degree murder in return for a sentence of three years incarceration, but he rejected the offer. A jury subsequently convicted him of first-degree murder. At sentencing, the prosecution recommended leniency, which drew an angry response from the judge: If the state believed the boy did not deserve to be sent to prison for life, why hadn't it charged him with a lesser offense? Without any inquiry into the boy's cognitive, emotional, or moral maturity, the judge imposed the mandatory sentence.1 Raymond Gardner was 16 years old when he shot and killed 20-year-old Mack Robinson.2 Raymond lived in a violent urban neighborhood with his mother, who kept close watch over him. He had no prior record. He was an A student and worked part-time in a clothing store to earn money for college. On the day of the shooting, a friend came into the store to tell Raymond that Mack had a beef with him about talking to a girl, and was "looking to get him." The victim was known on the street as "Mack the Knife" because he always carried a small machete and was believed to have stabbed several people. To protect himself on the way home, Raymond took the gun kept under the counter of the shop where he worked. As he neared home, Mack and two other men approached and blocked his path. According to eyewitness testimony, Raymond began shaking, then pulled out the gun and fired. Mack ran into the street and fell. Raymond followed and fired five more shots into the victim's back as he lay dying on the ground. Raymond did not run. He just stood there crying. The prosecutor filed a motion in juvenile court to transfer Raymond on a charge of first-degree murder. The judge ordered a psychological evaluation, which addressed the boy's family and social background, medical and behavioral history, intelligence, maturity, potential for future violence and prospects for treatment. The judge subsequently denied the transfer motion. He found Raymond delinquent and committed him to a private psychiatric treatment facility.3 [source]
FAITH, PUBLIC POLICY, AND THE LIMITS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE,CRIMINOLOGY AND PUBLIC POLICY, Issue 2 2003
Recent interest on the part of criminologists in the "faith factor" has made possible a contemporary argument for faith-based interventions in crime prevention: if faith "works," then government should support faith-based initiatives because in doing so, government is not endorsing religion, but science. Drawing on the ideas of Karl Popper, Michael Polanyi, and others, this essay reviews this argument within the framework of the philosophy of social science. The discussion reviews such concepts of falsification, structural causality, objectivity, and evidence-based policy making to affirm the place of both faith and science in public life. [source]
THE LIMITS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE IN GUIDING POLICYCRIMINOLOGY AND PUBLIC POLICY, Issue 1 2002
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LAWS, RULES, AND POLICE POLICYCRIMINOLOGY AND PUBLIC POLICY, Issue 1 2002
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TOWARDS A SELF-CHANGE-FRIENDLY TREATMENT AND POLICY FOR ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOURSADDICTION, Issue 9 2010
No abstract is available for this article. [source]
RESPONSE TO COMMENTARIES: MOVING TOWARDS AN EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY AROUND CANNABIS USEADDICTION, Issue 8 2010
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SCIENCE AND NON-SCIENCE IN UK DRUG POLICYADDICTION, Issue 7 2010
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THE NEED FOR JOINED-UP DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICYECONOMIC AFFAIRS, Issue 1 2010
Tim Congdon
No abstract is available for this article. [source]
THE PRIVATE FINANCING OF NHS HOSPITALS: POLITICS, POLICY AND PRACTICEECONOMIC AFFAIRS, Issue 1 2009
Mark Hellowell
This article outlines and critiques the main fiscal and economic rationales for the Private Finance Initiative and examines the impact of the policy on the long-term financial viability of NHS trusts. It concludes that the PFI funding of capital investment is highly problematic. Its high costs can have a negative impact on the finances of health systems. [source]
ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FISCAL POLICY AS AN INSTRUMENT OF MACROECONOMIC POLICYECONOMIC AFFAIRS, Issue 1 2009
Philip Arestis
This paper demonstrates that fiscal policy is an effective and essential instrument of stabilisation macroeconomic policy. This is particularly so if it is co-ordinated with monetary policy, especially in the current worldwide economic situation. [source]
REALITIES OF HEALTH POLICY IN NORTH AMERICA: GOVERNMENT IS THE PROBLEM, NOT THE SOLUTIONECONOMIC AFFAIRS, Issue 4 2008
Brett J. Skinner
Healthcare systems in North America are sometimes criticised as being expensive or socially irresponsible relative to comparable systems in OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries or regions. These perceived health system failures are often mistakenly attributed to greater private sector involvement in the delivery of medical care or the provision of medical insurance in Canada and the USA. However, the exact nature and scope of state involvement in the healthcare sector in Canada and the USA is also often misunderstood and underestimated. This paper presents a fact-based context for evaluating health policy in North America. [source]
CHALLENGES FOR FINANCIAL STABILITY POLICY,ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, Issue 4 2004
Alastair Clark
Financial stability issues have attracted increasing attention as the global financial system has become more complex and more integrated. This article discusses some challenges posed by this environment for financial stability policy-makers. The challenges identified are: how to assess the relative merits of different policy measures and calibrate their effects; how to design regulatory capital requirements that are not too prescriptive or detailed; how incentive structures for individuals within firms can be better aligned with a firm's objectives for both return and risk; how,the authorities' should relate to large, complex financial institutions; and how to improve the handling of sovereign debt crises. The article gives a flavour of the official debate in each of these areas. [source]
WHO DRINKS HOW MUCH LESS WITH WHICH PRICE POLICY?ADDICTION, Issue 3 2010
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THE OPTIMAL PUBLIC EXPENDITURE FINANCING POLICY: DOES THE LEVEL OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MATTER?ECONOMIC INQUIRY, Issue 3 2007
This paper explores how the optimal mode of public finance depends on the level of economic development. The theoretical analysis suggests that in the presence of capital market imperfection and liquidity shocks, the detrimental effect of inflation on growth is stronger (weaker) at lower (higher) levels of economic development. Consequently, income taxation (seigniorage) is a relatively less distortionary way of financing public expenditure for low-income (high-income) countries. We provide empirical support for our model's predictions using a panel of 21 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries and 40 developing countries observed over the period 1972,1999. (JEL E44, E6, H6, O42) [source]
FISCAL POLICY, EXPECTATION TRAPS, AND CHILD LABORECONOMIC INQUIRY, Issue 3 2007
This paper develops a dynamic model with overlapping generations where there are two possible equilibria: one without child labor, and one with it. It is shown that intergenerational transfers can eliminate the child labor equilibrium and that this intervention is Pareto improving. However, if society does not believe that the government will implement the transfer program, it won't, reinforcing society's expectations. This is true even if the transfer program would have been implemented in the absence of uncertainty. Thus a government may be powerless to prevent the child labor equilibrium if it does not command the confidence of their populace, leaving the country in an expectations trap. (JEL D91, E60, J20, O20) [source]
ARGUING OVER [THE] REMOTE CONTROL: WHY INDIGENOUS POLICY NEEDS TO BE BASED ON EVIDENCE AND NOT HYPERBOLEECONOMIC PAPERS: A JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECONOMICS AND POLICY, Issue 1 2007
Recent public debate on Indigenous issues has been provoked, inter alia, by a 2005 Centre for Independent Studies paper by Helen Hughes and Jenness Warin, who focused on the extent to which policies have been effective in improving the living conditions of Indigenous Australians since the era of self-determination commenced. Unfortunately, the quality of historical data is questionable, and hence we need an appreciation of the reliability of estimates. The 2002 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey allows a detailed interrogation of the reliability of estimates. This paper critically analyses socioeconomic changes between 1994 and 2002 for remote and other areas by comparing the recent data with analogous data collected in 1994. Changes in health status and a range of socio-economic indicators are documented to provide a more balanced assessment of the level of economic and social development in the respective areas. [source]
CORE ISSUES IN IMMIGRATION ECONOMICS AND POLICYECONOMIC PAPERS: A JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECONOMICS AND POLICY, Issue 1 2003
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IMMIGRATION POLICY AND THE AUSTRALIAN LABOUR MARKETECONOMIC PAPERS: A JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECONOMICS AND POLICY, Issue 1 2003
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CHINA'S RECENT MACROECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS AND POLICYECONOMIC PAPERS: A JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECONOMICS AND POLICY, Issue 2 2000
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JUST THE FACTS: TRADE AGREEMENTS DO NOT UNDERMINE ALCOHOL POLICYADDICTION, Issue 1 2010
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Serbian PM visits Kosovo Serbs as tensions still simmer
Serbia's prime minister on Monday visited a Serb-dominated part of neighboring Kosovo following a recent flareup in tensions between the former war foes that had sparked fears of new instability in the Balkans amid the war in Ukraine.
Kosovo authorities and NATO-led peacekeepers stepped up security as dozens of Kosovo Serbs greeted Ana Brnabic upon arrival in Mitrovica. The northern Kosovo town near the border with Serbia has been divided into Serb and ethnic Albanian-dominated parts since the conflict in 1998-99.
Brnabic is the highest-ranking Serbian official to visit Kosovo in years. As she arrived, two ministers from the Kosovo government traveled to an ethnic-Albanian-populated area in southern Serbia, in what some observers saw as a sign of efforts to ease tensions.
In 1998, Kosovo's separatist ethnic Albanians rebelled against Serbia's rule, prompting a brutal crackdown. In 1999, NATO bombed Serbia to force Belgrade to pull out of Kosovo. But Serbia still does not recognize Kosovo's 2008 declaration of independence and tensions recently soared, prompting Western diplomatic efforts to defuse them.
Brnabic said Serbia is committed to a European Union-mediated dialogue with Kosovo with an aim to normalize relations. She said only a compromise could bring lasting stability.
"Dialogue is important," Brnabic said at a press conference. "I would like to send a clear message of peace, stability and tolerance and ... that we will always be stand by our people in Kosovo."
Trouble brewed last month over Serbia's and Kosovo's refusal to recognize each other's identity documents and vehicle license plates. Kosovo Serbs in the north put up roadblocks and fears grew of clashes before EU and U.S. envoys negotiated a solution to the travel documents problem, allowing the situation to calm down for the moment.
The EU has told both Kosovo and Serbia that they must normalize ties if they want to advance toward membership in the 27-nation bloc. Brussels and Washington recently have stepped up mediation efforts, fearing uncertainties over the war in Ukraine and Serbia's close ties with Russia could aggravate matters.
While Serbia has condemned the invasion of Ukraine, Belgrade has also relied on Russia — and China — in its bid to retain the claim on Kosovo. Most EU countries and the U.S. recognize Kosovo's statehood.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron have asked their foreign policy advisers to "directly support" the efforts of an EU envoy to address the tensions, German government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said Monday.
The two advisers, and EU envoy Miroslav Lajcak, will visit Kosovo and Serbia this week "to explore options for progress in dialogue," he said in Berlin.
The offices of Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic both say they got letters from Scholz and Macron urging "difficult" decisions in order to push the dialogue forward.
Serbian PM Brnbic complained of an allegedly worsening position for minority Serbs in Kosovo. Most Serbs who live in Kosovo's north, next to Serbia, have defied Kosovo's statehood and the area has been the site of numerous incidents over the years.
Jovana Gec in Belgrade, Geir Moulson in Berlin and Llazar Semini in Pristina contributed to this report.
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- Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult (Distance/Terrain). 4 stacked loops (~4 hours each).
- Facilities: Parking, bike rack, and garbage cans at the trailhead.
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Bluff Wilderness Trail Guide
Parking & Access
Access to the Bluff Wilderness Trail begins in a large, but easy-to-miss parking area adjacent to Bay Self Storage in Timberlea. Often verging on full during peak times, it's best to come early to assure yourself a spot. There are important directions posted in the lot regarding parking rules, so make sure you're in compliance.
If the lot is full, you may park on the side of St. Margaret's Bay Rd. The trail operators ask that you leave 130ft from the parking lot entrance to allow visibility for people exiting the lot. Obey all posted signs and other local parking laws. These rules are enforced and you will be ticketed for not abiding. From the top of the parking lot you'll enter directly onto the BLT Trail where you'll head to the right for 500m until it meets Cranberry Lake.
Planning & Preparation
Everything along the trail is well marked & maintained with corresponding colour-coded trail markers throughout. You shouldn't get off course if you're paying full attention, but it is certainly possible. A large map and info are posted at the trailhead (take a photo for reference) with others placed sparingly at key junctures. Signs warn of wildlife encounters as the large area is home to black bears, moose, and coyotes, all of which are easily avoided by making your presence heard.
These trails are intended for experienced hikers and as such, you should carry a printed map, compass, and basic survival gear. Your first major decision will be which of the 4 stacked loops you would like to tackle. This decision should be based on how much time/daylight you have, as well as your experience and physical condition. Keep in mind that a kilometer along this rugged terrain takes significantly longer than a kilometer along a typical hiking trail. Naturally rugged and uneven, it demands your careful attention. Stretch (with extra attention on calves & Achilles tendon), warm up, and stay hydrated to avoid injury as even small ones can turn into big problems when #backcountry hiking.
The Bluff Wilderness Trails
The most popular route is, of course, the Pot Lake Loop as it's the shortest, but by no means a simple stroll. All of the trails are in parts extremely rugged, steep, muddy, uneven, slippery, dense and rocky hence the "Wilderness" part of the Bluff Wilderness Trail. These varying aspects are exactly why it's so appealing to experienced hikers. Come prepared for an authentically rugged wilderness hike on any of its 4 loops.
1) Pot Lake Loop
The shortest is the 7km return trip Pot Lake Loop which takes around 3-4 hours (3 for exercise and 4+ at a photographer's pace). A delightfully rugged trail with plenty of dips and climbs to keep your blood pumping (view elevation profile).
From the parking lot, you'll walk a half kilometer along the BLT Rails-To-Trails through a highway underpass shortly after which is the Bluff Wilderness trailhead. The Pot Lake Loop Trail begins with an easy stroll along its aesthetically pleasing 100m boardwalk which combined allows for plenty of distance to get warmed up for the rest of the hike.
The first half of the trail has a couple of great views of Cranberry Lake as you make your way through the rocky forest terrain. The geologic landscape throws plenty of great scenery at you, just be mindful that safe footing begs your attention. The crowning masterpiece of the trail is the elevated clearing at the far end of the loop. One of the best scenes in all of the Halifax Regional Municipality (especially in autumn), makes the challenging hike worth every well-earned step, so plan on spending lots of time taking it in while recharging for the second half of your hike.
The second half of the loop is dense with peaceful forest scenery pulled straight from the pages of a whimsical storybook. You'll trek through mixed forest offering a kaleidoscope of scenery that keeps things interesting throughout. This part of the trail doesn't have many views of the lake and you'll come to the shoreline at only one point, so be sure to make a stop to check it out.
2) Mi'kmaq Hill Loop
Next is the Mi'kmaq Hill Loop which is a 14.5km return trip, or around 7-8 hours. Starting from the previously mentioned far end of the Pot Lake Loop, descending downhill towards a small pond, referred to as "the puddle". The trail continues through dense rocky terrain until reaching an open, elevated area with your first views of Frederick Lake in the distance.
As you near the lake you'll come upon 2 "leave no trace" approved campsites. The first is known as "Coyote/U'lukwej" and the site closer to the lake is known as "Crow/Ka'qaquj" (read further below for camping restrictions and regulations). This loop is also accessible via paddling on Frederick Lake (see map).
From this point on I can't offer any great insights as you'll be venturing into the unknown (to me), and to me, venturing (preparedly) into the unknown is the most fun part of any trip.
3) The Bluff Loop
The Bluff Loop is a 20.5km return trip into remote wilderness. Another leave-no-trace camping site known as "Squirrel/Atutuwej" lies at the mid-point of the trail. Venturing into these further back loops requires considerable preparation and conditioning, so make sure to take all safety precautions. A satellite communicator should be something you own if you're into these kinds of adventures.
4) Hay Marsh Loop
The Hay Marsh Loop is the longest route with a 28km return trip. Choosing to do this route involves a full 2-day hike from the parking lot. This farthest back loop can also be accessed by a series of natural portages from nearby lakes (see map). Along the portage trail from Upper Five Bridge Lake is the final Leave No Trace Campsite known as "Moose/Tia'm".
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Camping is discouraged, but legal. Refer to the map for the 4 approved leave no trace campsites. Campfires are not allowed, so opt for a backpacking stove if you have to. If you're looking for somewhere more geared towards traditional camping check out these suggestions instead.
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The trails are a top-notch #backcountry hiking destination due to its thoughtful design and maintenance by volunteers with the Woodens River Watershed Environmental Organization. This group of volunteers maintain, monitor and educate. All of the things that make this trail as popular as it is are because of these volunteers. Becoming a member and/or donating any amount goes a long way to show your appreciation. 1km into the trail, the WRWEO have placed a notepad for you to leave valuable feedback, so do them a favour and fill it out on your way out.
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Not only is it a popular hiking destination, but also a place for #paddling and #swimming with multiple access points. In winter, Cranberry Lake is a great place for a skate, or to walk along as a shortcut with unique perspectives. The diverse array of landscapes from rocky bluffs to un-spoiled green marshland make it a great place to explore by any means.
During Hunting season (End of October-beginning of December) you should make yourself visible by wearing hunters orange. It's always wise to be aware of your surroundings as bears, coyotes and even moose have been known to make an occasional appearance. You can gain extra peace of mind by carrying a bear bell or pepper spray when venturing into any remote area in Nova Scotia.
Wilderness Trails Done Right
The Bluff Wilderness Trail is perhaps the best example of a trail system done right. With multiple trails and hike lengths to choose from, and its location so close to the city, The Bluff Trail is a must for novice and experienced hikers alike. Choose your loop distance wisely and you'll have a great wilderness experience and a workout that no gym can offer.
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Arte plumária dos índios Kaapor1957This book jointly written by the anthropologists Darcy Ribeiro and his wife Berta G. Ribeiro is about the extremely elaborate feather work produced by the Urubú-Kaapor indigenous people, who are members of the Tupi language branch, and live in [...]ICAA Record ID: 1110739
Arte índia1983This essay by the anthropologist Darcy Ribeiro was published in the História geral da arte no Brasil. The essay includes the following subjects: 1. Introductions: The Indians. Art genres (art on stone, weavings, fabrics, ceramics, and music). [...]ICAA Record ID: 1110737
Capítulo : Arte : a vontade da beleza1980This is a chapter from Kadiwéu, the book about the homonymous indigenous group. The chapter, called "Arte: a vontade da beleza" [Art: The Will of Beauty], includes ethnological studies about knowledge, bad luck, and beauty. Here, [...]ICAA Record ID: 1110735
Introducción: la cultura1978The author wonders how indigenous American people compare to other civilizations. Darcy Ribeiro seeks to articulate a general theory to explain the formative and transformative processes that could provide an alternative to European ethnocentric [...]ICAA Record ID: 807756
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2 октября 2008The provisional schedule of our meeting:
On October, 3rd
1)Arrival of participants of a meeting in Ekaterinburg, meeting at the airport "Koltsovo"
2) 11-00Gathering of all in the appointed place of a meeting
3) 12-00 Press conference
4) Lunch
5) 15 -30 Excursion on Ekaterinburg city and in to the governor residence
6) Departure to hotel outside city
7) Supper
On October, 4-5th
1) Food, meal
2) the working days in hotel, reports and presentations
4) excursion in the city of Kamensk-Ural
5) visiting climbing areas developed last years
On October, 6th
2) Transfer participants of a meeting to Ekaterinburg and to "Koltsovo" airport
**If someone remains in Ekaterinburg longer time - we shall coordinate the program on a place.
App. 1. The declared service free-of-charge due to organizers of a meeting
App. 2. We shall meet you at the airport with poster UIAA YC.
Probable in airport will be Vitaly Primerov.
A reserve place of a meeting - 03.10.08 11:00 near main entry of "Central Hotel" Malysheva st. 74
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Real estate developer SEGRO used ECOPact green concrete to revitalize a former coal mining area in Germany by building a new logistics park on the site. The project delivered 825 tons of CO₂ savings, or a reduction of 33% compared to the German industry reference.
Casa Laguna, the largest affordable housing project in Ecuador to date, used ECOPact green concrete for a 3,500 unit housing development. In total, ECOPact enabled 60% less CO 2 emissions compared to conventional concrete.
At Holcim our researchers are constantly innovating to make sustainable construction possible at scale. Our 'Houses of Tomorrow' project is translating that work into real world solutions, with five housing projects in five different countries.
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, our products play an essential role in the development of greener buildings and more liveable cities. For example our green concrete range ECOPact offers 30% to 100% lower carbon compared to standard (CEM I) concrete.
With population growth and urbanization on the rise, we have to rethink the way we build cities to enable greener and smarter living for all. At Holcim, we are at the forefront of innovative and sustainable building solutions to make green construction possible at scale.
We're helping our customers build greener than ever before and we are accelerating our efforts with innovative green and circular solutions, such as: ECOPact, our green concrete, enabling carbon neutral construction, or Susteno, the world's first cement with 20% repurposed Construction and demolition waste inside.


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Steven Constantin and Wallace Schmuck, both seniors at TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas, were selected for the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) 4A-3 All District first team at the end of the 2013-2014 season.
Senior Will Von Behren was named to the All District second team, while freshman Ty Lauderdale of Boerne and junior David Embs were recognized with honorable mention.
Panther baseball ended a winning 2014 season April 22 with a 10-0 win over San Marcos Academy.


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How to check NYSC posting online in 2018
If you have registered for serving at the National Youth Service Corps and now want to know how to check NYSC posting online you have come to the right place. Keep reading our post to find out this extremely useful information and also learn how to print NYSC call up letter.
Let us recollect what NYSC is to understand why it is so important to check NYSC posting once in a while on its official website (portal).
National Youth Service Corps
Most Nigerians know this organization as the four capitalized letters NYSC. The abbreviation is quite simple to decrypt – National Youth Service Corps. The government of the country established NYSC to promote Nigeria's development and growth. This important goal can be achieved by involving students who have graduated from colleges and universities into the process.
The most populated country in Africa, Nigeria does not have the official military conscription. Instead, its citizens who have successfully graduated from higher educational institutions can serve the communities by taking part in the NYSC's annual programs. For 1 year, each graduate is participating in the national service and this procedure has been performed even since 1973.
READ ALSO: How to apply for NYSC loan?
How to check NYSK posting in 2018 and print your call up letter
It is not difficult to check NYSC posting in 2018 once you know its official website and portal. Here is how exactly you can check National Youth Service Corps posting online.
- Step 1. You need to visit the portal http://portal.nysc.org.ng/ (the NYSC official website is http://www.nysc.gov.ng/, but you will have to use the portal instead).
- Step 2. You are required to log in to your account. A personal account contains your information, and this is the place to receive your personal posting along with the call-up letter.
- Step 3. Once you enter your login credentials (username – this is your email address and passcode) by clicking on the big button that says 'Login Here,' you will be redirected to your account.
- Step 4. There is the big 'Print Slip' option you have press on. It is available to all students who have been selected for this year's camp.
- Step 5. Your personal slip will be extended revealing the details about your NYSC posting. There is also an option to print it out so that you have your letter right in your hands. The National Youth Service Corps encourages all selected students to print out their personal letter with their details.
- Step 6. There is also the green button that says 'Print Call-Up Letter' and you can print it out as well.
P.S. Please don't worry if you see no 'Print Slip' as well as 'Print Call-Up letter' button in Step 4. This only means that you haven't been chosen for the Stream I and will be selected to go to camp the next year.
As you can see, there is a simple and quick method how to check NYSC posting online. You can do it through the portal where you can register an account and receive your personal letter along with a slip to print. Also, do not forget to monitor the official site to learn NYSC latest news.
National Youth Service Corps posting is available online to all Nigerians thanks to their presence on the Internet. The website is user-friendly, simple to navigate so you will not miss any news once you remember the site's address and learn how to use your personal account.
READ ALSO: NYSC state codes in Nigeria
Source: Legit.ng


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Sky seeks to calm shareholder concerns over Fox bid as board independence comes under fire
Broadcasting giant Sky is vying to convince investors that 21st Century Fox's £10.75 per share takeover bid is not undervaluing the company.
Sky revealed last Friday it had reached an agreement with Fox that values the business at £18.5bn – but some shareholders criticised the approach over the weekend.
One big name City shareholder told City A.M. that the price was "clearly" too low.
Read more: Sky dives into mobile market with "flexible" contracts
"The fact that the board have accepted such a low offer comprises their independence and competence," said the fund manager, who did not wish to be named. A major shareholder told Reuters that it would vote against the takeover bid as the offer was too low.
Politicians have also spoke out against the deal, though it would appear media analysts don't expect the regulator to have a problem with the tie-up.
Sky believes the premium of 36 per cent on Thursday's closing share price was a good offer, but investors were quick to point out the broadcaster's share price was above that as recently as February this year.
Last week Sky rejected a lower priced offer from Fox before securing an improved offer following two days of talks between the companies.
Read more: TalkSport owner reports falling profits ahead of Murdoch takeover
No formal offer has at the time of writing been received by Sky.
Fox already owns nearly two-fifths of Sky, and its chief executive James Murdoch was earlier this year reappointed as Sky's chairman.


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The California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA): What You Need to Know and Do to Manage Your Brand Risk
Privacy: It's becoming a much bigger presence within business data in 2020 and will only increase. California has taken the lead for what will surely follow. Keeping current with legislation will help position data-driven businesses for compliance, adaptation and opportunity.
Privacy: It's becoming a much bigger presence within business data in 2020 and will only increase. California has taken the lead for what will surely follow. Keeping current with legislation will help position data-driven businesses for compliance, adaptation and opportunity.
Today's consumers have grown accustomed to reports of massive data breaches, the widespread sharing and selling of their information, and tsunamis of e-mail marketing they may not have asked for. This in turn has made them more determined to reconstruct the boundaries surrounding their privacy.
In 2016, the European Parliament and Council passed the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as a primary law to regulate how companies protect EU citizens' personal data; the law went into effect in May 2018.
The tide is now turning stateside as well. As of January 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is in effect, and enforcement will begin July 1. Other states, including Vermont and South Carolina, are already expected to follow.
For companies that use, manage and analyze data, having a current plan and platform for consumer consent and preferences will rapidly change from optional to necessary. As we prepare to adapt to the new statutes, let's look at the basics of the CCPA we should know.
What It Is
The CCPA aims to enhance California residents' privacy rights and consumer protection pertaining to businesses' access to, deletion of and sharing of personal data. Monitored by the state attorney general, it requires that California consumers be able to:
- know about all of the personal data being collected about them and have access to it
- be aware of all personal data that is being sold or disclosed and to whom it is sent
- deny a business's sharing of their personal data
- request that a business delete any personal information that has been collected about them
- not be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights.
The CCPA also includes provisions for fines and even for further litigation from consumers.
Who's Affected
The CCPA applies to businesses that collect personal data of California residents and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- generate an annual gross revenue of $25 million or more
- buy, use, sell or share personal information belonging to at least 50,000 consumers, households or devices in California
- earn at least half their annual revenue from selling consumers' personal information
A few examples of the industries that will be impacted by the legislation include:
- Retail
- Insurance
- Marketing and Advertising Agencies
- Media
- Travel and Hospitality
- Gaming and Entertainment
- Banking/Financial Services
- Telecommunications
Are out-of-state businesses still subject to the CCPA? Yes, if they meet the above criteria and if they hold, collect, share or sell the personal information of any California resident. The same applies to businesses that aren't within the U.S.
What to Do and Consider Right Now
The shifting privacy climate will call for prompt responses and highly focused attention nationwide. To both safeguard our businesses and maintain good customer relationships, we'll need to adjust how we think about consumer consent and privacy.
We'll have to better manage consumer requests and desires; carefully document data collection, processing and storage; regularly monitor and assess our exposure to risk; and prepare even further ahead for the possibility of responding to data-related events. We'll also need to keep current with the varying levels of legislation being considered in other states in 2020.
If your business will be affected by the CCPA, now is a good time to begin:
- ensuring full understanding of your privacy-policy practices, as well as consumer- choice options, by stating them in clear, simple language where your customers can easily find it
- requiring affirmative express consent before collecting and using customer data
- providing customer contact choices such as when, how and for what customers will receive marketing information from you
- establishing a scalable customer-focused privacy response with components such as a standardized policy that all personnel can consistently follow and use (e.g., in a script or a clear outline); a proactive plan for handling special situations such as a power of attorney; and how to verify consumer identities provided by third-party data sources.
Whom to Have on Your Side
Some companies' data systems are vast and complex. Other businesses simply may not have the privacy knowledge and resources with the experience to adapt and comply in the new environment.
In addition to having in-house consumer-privacy plans and procedures, partnering with specialists in consent and preference management can help you to quickly navigate and minimize the risk of integrating and organizing information.
The right support can enable your business to thrive even when it gets all too overwhelming.
An ideal partner assisting in navigating your business plans should:
- have depth of experience with handling consumer data and digital marketing
- have a customizable software platform created by preference-management experts
- provide simple, non-disruptive integration with your current system at a fair price point
- fast-track your ability to manage and respond to consumer rights.
Equally important, your partner should have an interest in enhancing your brand and your business viability. For businesses that collect and store data, the world really is starting to change.
Allant: Here When You Need Us
The CCPA gives us all plenty to think about. The good news is that Allant has already done the research to help you meet this challenge quickly and effectively (learn more). If you have any questions or concerns about the CCPA or integrating consent and preference management into your marketing efforts, simply contact us at (800) 367-7311 to speak with a specialist.


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If you need a new furnace or other home-comfort appliance in your home, or just need service or a tune-up, the company you choose will be key to your family's peace of mind and home comfort for years to come. Many factors may influence your choice of contractor. The most important criteria in the HVAC industry is NATE (North American Technician Excellence).
Here are a few benefits and statistics of work performed by technicians with NATE certification:
- Customers receive consistently lower utility bills with NATE-certified technicians' installation and maintenance.
- NATE technicians have 13 percent fewer callbacks and warranty returns.
- Equipment is installed to perform at optimal efficiency.
- Assurance that your home investment will be installed and/or serviced by a technician with expert field and training experience, and who's held to the highest standards.
What is NATE?
NATE is the only non-profit organization with certification recognized nationwide. To receive NATE certification, technicians must pass strenuous testing in HVAC general knowledge and no less than one specialty area in installation and/or service. NATE certification is the measure by which all heating and cooling professionals are compared.
When hiring a company, there are other factors to consider. Here are a few:
- Make sure the contractor's insurance and license are current and valid, as you do not want to be financially responsible for any accidents that might occur on your property,
- Call the contractor's references to find out what sets them apart from other companies,
- Make sure everything is in writing, including warranty, guarantees, ongoing service, and overtime and/or after-hours rates,
- Ask about Maintenance Programs available from the contractor, because not only do you want the best service at the best price, you want ongoing service to be affordable and cost-effective.
By asking the right questions and hiring a company such as Geisel that employs technicians with NATE certification, you will go a long way in taking the worry out of your home investment. If you have any questions about NATE certification or other issues, call Geisel Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing. We've served the greater Cleveland area for 77 years.
Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about NATE certification and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
Geisel Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing services Western Cleveland. Visit our website to see our special offers and get started today! For those Do it Yourselfers who would rather take control of your own indoor comfort, you can shop our online storefor replacement parts, products and accessories!
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In reality, the land of 10,000 lakes likely was never in the competition
Contact: Mike Hickey, Minnesota State Director, [email protected]
or Tony Malandra, Senior Media Manager, [email protected]
ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 19, 2018—Comment from Mike Hickey, Minnesota state director for the National Federation of Independent Business.
"It was announced Thursday that Minnesota did not make the cut and did not even get on the top 20 list of the sites that were being considered for the location of Amazon's second major headquarters.
"For people who are knowledgeable about Minnesota taxes, this comes as no surprise and there was little chance a company that is headquartered in a low-tax state would choose to come to one of the highest tax states and expose itself to significant tax liability.
"For those of you who are not tax analysts, it should be pointed out that the state of Washington, where Amazon is located, does not have:
- a personal income tax
- a corporate income tax
- a personal capital gains tax
- or a corporate capital gains tax.
"The move to Minnesota would have exposed the company and any transferred employees to significant tax liability on all these taxes, along with some of the highest commercial property tax rates in the country — once any abatements ended! From the prospective Amazon company leadership, a move here would essentially be signing up for massive tax increases on both the company and any employees who elect to come to Minnesota.
"Minnesota taxes aren't just high, we are in competition for the highest in the United States. It certainly creates a negative image for the state from a business perspective. We have the:
- Third highest income tax
- Third highest corporate income tax,
- Third highest individual capital gains tax (same as top income tax rate of 9.85 percent)
- Third highest corporate capital gains (also taxed at the same rate as other corporate income, 9.8 percent).
On commercial property taxes, we're not doing much better. Clearly, Amazon would have built a large commercial structure that would have been taxed at a very high rate.
"Minnesota is a great place to live most of the year and we offer an educated and well-trained workforce and great outdoor and recreational activities, but if a company really cares about their balance sheet, the sting of high taxes, which this company apparently does, Minnesota was never really in the running."
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the National Federation of Independent Business is the Voice of Small Business, taking the message from Main Street to the halls of Congress and all 50 state legislatures. NFIB annually surveys its members on state and federal issues vital to their survival as America's economic engine and biggest creator of jobs. NFIB's educational mission is to remind policymakers that small businesses are not smaller versions of bigger businesses; they have very different challenges in remaining open.
National Federation of Independent Business/Minnesota
380 Jackson St.
Suite 780
St. Paul, MN 55101
Twitter: @NFIB_MN


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Teenagers are always curious and have a lot of energy to try new things in life. "Teenagers are the future of our nation," as the cliché goes. Teenagers play an important role in the mission towards the development of their community, region, country, and the world.
Here is a story of amazing "Glocal Teen Heroes" who have made a significant contribution to society. Their inspirational initiation and originality motivates every teenager to take action. The work they've done for society at such a young age proves that "Age Is Just a Number!"
In 2015 she was awarded as "Glocal Teen Hero – 2015" by Glocal Pvt. ltd. for her contribution towards society. In the same year; She also achieved the "Asian Girls Human Rights Award – 2015 in Taiwan.
Recently, She was also awarded with "The outstanding youth of Nation , 2019. Now, she speaks in different forums about Children's issues nationally and internationally and gives training to children, parents and teachers about Child Rights and CFLG. Her main goal or purpose is to make Nepal a "CHILD FRIENDLY COUNTRY"!!
When he was in class 6; he first attempted to make a robot, and took a step into mechanical engineering, and has been in the sector since then. For his passion and greater contribution through his innovation; He was recognized as the winner of the "National Mechanical Exhibition" and then "Winner of the Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero, 2016". He is well known for his invention, the Corn Thresher Machine.
Currently he is pursuing his undergraduate degree in Engineering and has been leading "Suvahari Motors" in Australia.
He has been helping to inspire the number of teens in Nepal. Through Kaicho Nepal, he developed and installed smart attendance systems in schools, developed motion sensor brakes and many others. For his greater contribution and chain impact he was awarded as "Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero, 2017".
Currently he is involved in "Bizonomics" which mainly focuses on education about business and economics. He is also an Ambassador of OYA for Nepal and New York Academy of Sciences. Also, a recipient of Honorable Mention Award 2017 (NMUN), Malaysia and New York Academy of Sciences UTC Challenge.
Now, Miss KC films documentaries related to social problems with a purpose to educate, aware and inspire youths. She is also a recipient of "Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Award 2019" and Global Ambassador of Happy World Foundation Inc. She has also won the the "Short film Competition" By UNICEF
As a civil engineer student; she would like to build schools in Rukum and help childrens to provide better education.
Additionally, he has also taught more than 13k people worldwide about Django through Udemy app to build a powerful web application. He has also developed Magic of Words Summaries and QnA app to help +2 students on their course., He is also running Hamro Tech YouTube Channel which teaches Web Development and Programming on Nepali Language. He was awarded as the "Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero, 2019″ for his initiation and making an impact.
Mandira worked as a team leader of the Child-led report on UPR, 2020 and disturbing findings. She is also a member of the Integrated National Adolescent Girls Forum, which works to improve the situation for girls who have been deprived of proper opportunities. To share her academic knowledge, she is working with Nepal Online School to develop and deploy nursing courses so that nursing education is available to everyone.
For her great contribution in society; She was awarded as Wai Wai Glocal Teen Hero - Nepal for the year 2020. Now, it has been 10 years since she first entered the field of social work through the field of children's rights. Today through her work, Mandira is inspiring thousands of young people to be the change that they wish to see. Her work and initiative has reached over thousands of people across Nepal. Thus, today she has been featured on "WOW Magazine" for her great contributions towards society.
Recently, Mandira and the team of the Quick Response Centre (QRC) have mobilized to launch rescue operations for flood victims in the Sindhupalchok district's Talamarang, Melamchi, and Helambu areas. Through health camps, she is aiding the victims and vulnerable at the Sindhupalchowk disaster site.
It's never too early to follow the dreams.
Because "Age Is Just A Number and Your Work Can Prove it."
The most important thing in life is the realization of your own capacity and capability. If you are a teenager and creating an impact in society then apply to Glocal Teen Hero. Glocal Teen Hero is a great platform to showcase your initiation and creativity.
Swechha Poudel is a Content Writer in Glocal Pvt. Ltd, and blogs focusing on skills enhancement in youths, education, and online learning. An under graduate Environmental Science and a sustainable fashion advocate currently a Fashion Design student at International Institute of Fashion Technology (IIFT).
View Your Choice is a Key Supporter and Outreach Partner for Glocal Teen Hero and Glocal International Teen Conference.


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Francesco was spoiled to the core. In his late teen years, his life could be summarized in this terse agenda: wine, women and song. Whenever not busy partying in dissipation, he would hone his skills of archery, wrestling and horsemanship. He was handsome, charming, loaded with money and elegantly dressed without a worry in the world. That allowed him to dream of easy glory as a knight. He was the embodiment of the first son who said a quick NO to his father asking for some work in the vineyard, or, in Francesco's case, in the prosperous family textile business. To say NO got easier and easier, because his mind was obsessed with his dream of action hero as a knight. But that dream which consumed him was yet unfulfilled.
Before we continue with the work of God's grace in the life of Francesco, we should try to ascertain if we are sons and daughters inclined toward a quick and repeated NO and, then, regretting our refusal, well-disposed to do our Father's will or if we are like the son who is inclined to say an easy YES to get Dad off his back, but we have no intention of doing his will, while deluding ourselves with the thought that it is enough to look good rather than doing good.
The first step to take in assessing our real attitude in doing God's will should be an exploration of the dynamics of grace. We have to keep in mind that we are too precious for God the Father to let us continue to say our NOs or to get away with a phony, hollow YES void of all traces of good will.
He spent the blood of his only Son, Jesus on a shameful cross to redeem us…
In a sense, it was "easier" for people like St. Paul, St. Augustine, and St. Francis to see how low they had sunk and, thus, to cooperate with God's grace to climb out of their hole of wickedness. It is easier for tax collectors and prostitutes of all ages to realize that for them there is only a way up to redemption and a new life. It is much harder for people held in high esteem (chief priests and elders of the people) people of impeccable reputation, people beyond reproach to assess if what transpires on the outside is an accurate reflection of what is their inner disposition or if most of what is on the outside is simply a façade and a mask covering real lack of love and dearth of sincere concern for God and neighbor.
In 1202 war broke out between Perugia and Assisi. Francesco jumped at the chance to quick glory by joining the puny cavalry of Assisi. The battle was lopsided in favor of the Perugia's army. Francis' life was spared because he was wearing a fine armor and expensive clothes. The Perugini thought that they could get a decent ransom for his life. Francesco languished in an unhealthy dungeon until, almost after a year of negotiations, the ransom for his release was accepted.
Grace had been at work since his capture and, while still in prison, he experienced visions from heaven that intensified with the passing of time until all appeals of the fading glory of an action hero vanished and were replaced by his heroic commitment to dedicate himself to the restoration of the whole Church in the spirit of the genuine poverty proposed by the Gospel. Touched by God's grace, Francesco was now totally free as even lowly creatures all around spoke to him of the Father's detailed care for all of creation. Firmly certain of the Father's care and protection, he could embrace joyfully all pleasant and unpleasant events of life.
Francesco became a son who was more than eager to work in his Father's vineyard. In imitation of Francesco, I urge all of us here present to be bold enough to explore our inner disposition towards doing the Father's will every moment of our life.
We ought to ask ourselves some vital questions:
"Do we allow God's grace to assist us as our past refusals burn inside and force us to change our mind?"
"Or are we lukewarm in our love for Jesus and for our neighbor?"
If we determine that such is our disposition, that we are not ablaze with love for Christ and for his Church, but we merely move from one day to the next with tepid love, often cooled by aloofness, indifference and self-interest, we should avail ourselves of what was available to St. Francis:
- Jesus on the cross speaking to us of a love that knows no limits and that is totally unfailing.
- The Word of God that is always tailor-made for our present situation and the state of our soul.
- Finally, contemplation of how, in every season, creation all around us, speaks so eloquently of the detailed care that our heavenly Father has for all of his creatures and of his boundless love for us.
These three grace-filled means will operate in us what they operated in the life of Francesco. We would be consumed by genuine love for God and neighbor; we would acquire serenity and peace of mind in the firm knowledge that our life unfolds under the watchful and loving gaze of our Father and we would be totally free to say always a joyful YES to doing his will.