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Peru said that Article 5, dealing with general principles, should be drafted to include a list of the regimes in which States fish. He proposed an additional subparagraph (k) be added requiring States to refrain from activities on the high seas that are inconsistent with regional, subregional, or global rules and regulations. The Chairman reminded Peru that references contained in Article 18 paragraph (1) effectively incorporate these goals. The Argentine delegate said the language of subparagraph (e) must be strengthened with special reference to juvenile fish. Japan proposed the addition of a new subparagraph (f) that makes reference to the impact of other non-fishing activities on living marine resources. The US said it could support this addition. Poland and Korea expressed concern over the phrase "producing the maximum sustainable yield", in paragraph (b) and suggested revision to include the concept of long-term sustainability. Korea pointed out that this would be more consistent with Article 22, which addresses the special requirements of developing States. In consideration of the Japanese proposal, Brazil, India and Uruguay asked for clarification of the term "integrated strategy for conservation and management". The EU supported Japan, but asked that the word "pollution" be deleted from the preceding subparagraph (e) because it is inappropriate to say fishing activities create pollution. Japan said the effects of human activity combined with positive effects of an enhancement programme, was what he meant by "integrated strategy". Chile said the Japanese proposal covers the impact of fishing in minimizing pollution. Peru said that use of fishing gear does not pollute, but it disturbs the seabed. Greenpeace said he was encouraged by Japan's proposal as it relates to marine pollution.
The Chair began debate on Article 6, which deals with the application of the precautionary approach, and its supporting Annex 2, on the suggested guidelines for application of precautionary reference points in conservation and management of SFS and HMFS. Amb. Couve (Chile) said that differences exist between Article 6 in the draft document and that which was produced by the Working Group (WG) in March 1994. He stated that in the interests of transparency, it is important to understand these differences and cited a number of instances where the WG text differs in terms of broadness of application, promotion of appropriate conservation measures, and the level of obligation in regard to Annex 2. He expressed concern over the ability of developing States to collect data due to technical limitations. The Chair said that although the WG text lacked unanimity, it served the purpose of expanding the negotiating text. Concerning the use of the term "ecologically related" and "ecosystem", the Chair recommended use of the least broad term. Uruguay agreed with the substance of Article 6, but suggested some points for restructuring. The precautionary approach should be aimed at setting stock-specific minimum standards. He was concerned that the means for application and minimum standards of the precautionary approach be defined. When scientific data is deficient, it must not be used as an excuse for failing to adopt minimum standards. States shall disseminate and take into account the best scientific data available to improve decision-making processes. Standards must not be rigid and set in time. In reference to specific stocks, the aims of the precautionary approach should be examined. Subparagraphs 3 (d) and (e) could be merged to include all species under the Agreement. The text of the article must reflect the need to apply the precautionary principle while at the same time providing for the compilation of new data for decision-making.
The US delegate said the precautionary approach text is an important and controversial issue. In referring to the WG report produced one year ago, he regretted that more of the WG's text was not embodied in the Chair's Draft Agreement. The US could not fully endorse the Chair's text but said that the annex must be mandatory for the article to work. Fish stocks need to return to full production and an agreement must be reached on data collection and management techniques. The EU underscored the need for delegates to refer back to the WG reports. He said that only the term "relevant reference points" should be used, and that the word "precautionary" should not be used with "reference points". Japan said that since his proposal deals with wider areas such as human activity, environmental factors, and stock enhancement programmes, he preferred it not be incorporated into subparagraph (c). Peru said it is important to take into account the use of "dependent stock" and that the WG had looked at this. He agreed with Chile that developing countries cannot move apace and they may be accused of being irresponsible if they cannot comply with all the technical measures of Annex 2. India, supported by Morocco, said that in referring to the precautionary reference points, Article 6 and not the Annex would have to clarify that these are the points below which stocks must not be further depleted. Canada stated that previous debates on the outcome of the Conference and the use of the precautionary principle on the high seas and in EEZs had resulted in agreement among coastal States. But the application of the precautionary approach should not jeopardize the sovereign rights of coastal States in their own EEZs. Canada supported India's statement on the need to assist developing countries in attaining new and advanced technical goals. The Russian Federation said that he attaches great significance to the precautionary approach in management of SFS and HMFS. He supported India in limiting reference points beyond which fishing would not occur. Papua New Guinea, supported by the Philippines, said that without technical assistance, developing countries would be unable to implement some of the precautionary measures. Poland said that precautionary measures should apply to the whole stock, or the precautionary approach will have no strength. New Zealand said that changing "precautionary reference points" to "relevant reference points" would be an unacceptable change of substance. Peru argued against any reduction of rights of the coastal State due to the imposition of additional international obligations. The representative of the Natural Resources Defense Council said that making Annex 2 mandatory was central to the draft agreement.
The Chair said that Chile's introductory remarks had set the tone of the debate on Article 6. The Chair wanted to hear the reactions of scientists to Chile's proposal of substituting "ecologically related" with "associated and dependent species". After a few moments, the Chair said that silence was consensus. The US said that Annex 2 was a descriptive list that should be mandatory and not be considered as a voluntary application. Uruguay said that evolving science would require periodic review of the reference points and this should be taken into account when considering Annex 2. Peru, supported by Chile, said that rules are compulsory in a binding agreement, while guidelines are orientations. Australia said the focus should be on determining the reference points. The proposal submitted by Chile is vague and avoids setting precautionary reference points by States.
The Chair said the real issue raised by Chile, and supported by Peru, is that allowance must be made for the evolution of science and technology, so the guidelines should be subject to review. It would be helpful to introduce wording in the Annex that clearly states that the guidelines are subject to review, and that the revised guidelines, if adopted, shall become effective immediately.
Poland said he preferred the language of the original draft over the Chile proposal. The US was concerned that the lowest common denominators are being met rather than higher ones. Making the guidelines mandatory recognizes that some States will not be able to bind themselves to the treaty. The US recognizes that there are many developing countries present that do not have the tools to reach those conservation and management measures we are striving for. He said this is a fertile area in which the provision of international technical assistance can be made to developing coastal States. Provision should be made for the Annex to be revisited in 4-5 years' time to identify any need for change. The Chair informed delegates that the FAO report stated that 20% of the fishing States on the high seas harvest half of the world catch.
The Federation of Russia said that Annex 2 needs to be mandated as guideline for use by States. He said that in subparagraphs (b), (d) and (e) where the words "associated ecosystems" or "ecologically related species" are used, guidance should be taken from Article 63 (2) of UNCLOS. The Federated States of Micronesia supported New Zealand and Australia regarding the language of Article 6 and the precautionary approach. The EU commented that it was unclear about the scientific approach and its application and that methodology devices are not necessarily included within the Annex. He also expressed concern over the fundamental principle of the Convention regarding the use of the "best scientific information" and called for clarity in this area. Lebanon noted that several recent international conventions on the environment have given preferential treatment to developing countries, for example, a grace period in order that change may be effected prior to compliance. He said such grace periods were good incentives for joining.
The Chair said some developing countries already have the capability to implement the guidelines, and some do not. He said it is necessary to reflect on these issues. Sri Lanka agreed that lack of scientific data cannot be used as reason for failure to implement appropriate measures. He pointed out the difficulties faced by developing countries involved in capital-intensive activities and stressed that mandatory reference points would impose considerable burden on developing countries.
Chile questioned the cohesiveness of Article 6 and said that subparagraph (d) would make the document difficult to comply with in the near future. Strict management principles that are mandatory would make implementation unworkable. He said there are stylistic drafting problems in subparagraph (d) where the reference points seem to be more important than determining the management strategy. Chile could not accept subparagraph (d). Uruguay said the Chair's proposal is constructive. A paragraph should be included stating Annex 2 can be amended without being subject to an amendment process.
Peru proposed a new Article 6 (bis) on interim measures in cases of an emergency situation. He cited ecological factors such as El Ni˝o, where situations may arise that may make it necessary to introduce provisional measures based on scientific non-discriminatory information to deal with the problem of States who encounter difficulties. It is not an attempt to expand jurisdiction, but to find jointly-agreed solutions for the interim. Uruguay said that it is a necessary supplement to ensure conservation and management of fish stocks when they are imperiled. These measures would not be taken unilaterally. This situation could involve the EEZ of more than one State. CPPS said this is interesting and mentioned El Ni˝o as a threat to many countries that have suffered from drought and other phenomena. As a regional organization, it greatly valued Peru's intervention. Indonesia, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, and the Russian Federation agreed. Lebanon suggested working with the International Seabed Authority to see how a compromise could be developed. Uruguay said it is a textbook case of developing UNCLOS. Chile said Peru's proposal includes the precautionary concept, and that it deals with an interim measure. The EU, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Malta could not accept Peru's proposal, based on Articles 117 and 118 of UNCLOS. China asked for clarification on the definition of an "emergency situation" and wanted to know who would sit in judgement. The representative of the Woman's Caucus, Irene Novaczek of the Canadian Oceans Caucus, said that in recognition of the important roles of women in fish harvesting, marine science, and seafood processing, as well as their largely unpaid labor in supporting the fishing industry, States should enshrine in the Draft Agreement the rights of women and other representatives of coastal communities to participate in international and regional bodies dealing with the conservation and management of fish stocks.
In consideration of Article 7, which deals with compatibility of conservation and management measures, Iceland referred to his country's unique situation and proposed a new subparagraph (2)(d) that would "take into account the interest of coastal States whose economies are overwhelmingly dependent on the exploitation of living marine resources". Kiribati and Thailand supported Iceland's proposal. The Philippines, supported by Thailand, suggested that in subparagraph (1)(b), "optimum" be replaced with "sustainable" for consistency with the objective of the Agreement in Article 2. The Chair said, and Peru concurred, that the language comes from UNCLOS. Subparagraph (1)(a) comes from Article 63.2 and subparagraph (1)(b) from Article 64. Uruguay, with support from Chile, proposed the inclusion of "management" in subparagraph (1)(a) because "conservation and management" are the objectives of the agreement. In subparagraph (2)(b), he proposed the inclusions of "in time and volume", since the volume of stocks fluctuate over time.
The Republic of Korea said the inclusion of "in accordance with Article 61 of UNCLOS" in subparagraph (2)(a) would enhance the guiding principles of coastal States with respect to conservation measures in their EEZs.
Thailand said that Article 23 subparagraph (1)(a), dealing with forms of cooperation with developing States, is well-balanced and should remain unchanged. Chile proposed a concrete application of the precautionary approach that establishes provisional measures to protect fisheries in the absence of formulated measures. New Zealand said UNCLOS language should not be tampered with and the concept of an optimum limit on sustainable use is confusing. Peru said that in (1)(bis), harmonization should fall to the responsibility of the coastal State. Norway said the overall balance of the text is acceptable and is a good basis for general agreement. The proposal by Iceland goes well beyond what can be accepted in this text and that has to do with the specific situation of Iceland. Iceland's capacity to compete for resources on the high seas should not be supported by special provisions. Article 7 is important to all other provisions contained in the draft, whether they concern technical regulations, the establishment of TAC, distribution of quotas, or enforcement. The Russian Federation said the Chair's text reflects consensus, but he wanted fuller recognition of the role of coastal States in the conservation of SFS and HMFS. Indonesia said that he had a problem with Articles 5, 6 and 7 if these apply to areas under national jurisdiction in accordance with Article 3, because many additional obligations would be imposed on the developing coastal States. The implementation of these articles should be made easier for developing coastal States. Thailand said the objective is the sustainability of fish stocks and not their optimum utilization. Greenpeace said that Articles 5, 6 and 7 are a package for precaution and conservation and are necessary to affect the long-term sustainability of SFS and HMFS. World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) spoke in support of Indonesia's concerns regarding the imposition of obligations on developing States. Annex 2, he said, contains a general package of guidelines that could provide creative, holistic and less expensive means of monitoring than purely Western sources.
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During the Year - 17, Day 105, on the planet of Kuat, the House Black-Granger. Being gifted with the name Araith, he was bred into a family solely under the laws of the Galactic Empire. Only knowing of his family being faithful to the Empire, Araith was taught in the top public school on Kuat, from learning the Galactic politics to the grammer and numerical systems used within the galaxy. Growing up on Kuat was a busy life, definiatly when Araith started his teen years and mingled with the popular posh peer group in Kuat's educational system. Living a life of luxery, with looks which attracted many girls, Araith was having a posperous life during his childhood and only himself could mess it up. Upon graduating the public school with many top grades from politics to physical education, Araith had to make a choice between two routes that he wished to take. One of these routes, led to the political side of careers, which would see him enter the galaxy as a clerk and slowly work his way up into a senator's office or possibly become one himself. However the other route that had seemed to take a interest within him, was the military side of careers. This career tempted Araith more as he learnt about the possibilities he could overcome within the profession, from travelling to foreign planets, to fighting for a cause within the galaxy. Being a lad of great stamina, health and physical appearance, as well as applying the brains to his work, Araith chose to enlist within the military academy upon Carida, the homeworld of the treacherous Stormtroopers who filled the Galactic empire's army. Telling his parents his choice he made, he said his farewells and ventured on the journey to Carida to enlist into one of one most elite academies in the galaxy.
Several months had passed since Araith's enrollment into the military academy on Carida, though still Araith had not changed from his teens. Still becoming a popular lad with the peer groups within the academy, his sport to chasing girls about still shun inside him. Every week, he would have a different girl at his arm, showing off his good looks to everyone who even glanced at him. As he started to enter the stages of early adulthood, he started to become aware of partying most nights with his dorm, and during the parties he would flirt he way across the room. However even though his partying behaviour was at a high, his grades within the academy never changed and stayed at the best possible grades he wanted to achieve. Applying theory and practical knowledge to his work, Araith passed all final exams in the academy after the three years he had endured at Carida. Gaining honours and a offer at within the Galactic Empire army, Araith had an offer he couldn't refuse. Though with a gut feeling, he turned away the offer and departed from Carida with his education completed, and was now deciding what he wanted to do. Hearing about his cousin's redrawal from the Empire, Araith decided he wanted to know more of what was happening to his father's side of the family, after hearing his cousin's success within the Galactic Empire army. Travelling back to Kuat, Araith took it upon himself to contact Greg Black-Granger, his oldest cousin...
Waiting for several days, Araith got the response he wanted and was contacted by Greg by holomail. Learning of his defect to the New Imperial Order, after being messed about within the Empire. As Araith asked more about the NIO, he became more empowered into joining this government which opposed the Empire so much. Learning about his cousin's success within the NIO and his recent promotion, Araith was persuaded into joining the NIO and was particular interested in the Intelligence side of operations in the government. However, to join such a department would acquire such trust and loyalty to the NIO. So instead of joining the Intelligence division straight away, Araith tokk it upon himself to enlist into the Navy forces of the Order. Getting in touch with his cousin, he found the Order's recruitment officer and told his interest in joining. After a short while of waiting around, Araith joined the NIO and begun his career...
Service in the GalaxyEdit
Setting out into the galaxy, one must wonder what pleasures the galaxy has to offer to two orphaned brothers during a Galactic Civil War? Many would believe these two brothers would venture into taking up arms for the Galactic Empire, or fight for the Rebellion. Many may thought, that they would be recruited into a paramilitary and gain their respect and honour that way, in the galaxy. Though one of the brothers, Araith decided to take a different route and ended up at the Diversity Alliance, a small religious group set out within the galaxy, to spread the teachings of equality between each race. Joining the security division of the Alliance, helping protect assets, members of the Alliance, Araith was loyal to his command and took every order without heistation. Becoming a follower of the Alliance, Araith set out to spread the teaching himself while on security assignments, to which ever planet he came across. After some long awaited time, Araith found himself leaving the Alliance to go onto a greater cause within the galaxy. Learning of his cousin's success within the New Imperial Order, he took it upon himself to follow in his cousin's footsteps and join the NIO Navy forces.
Aspects change, and so does the mind of this young Black-Granger. Shortly after realising following his cousin into military service was a bad idea, he decided to walk along the lines of giving his knowledge which he learnt in his days within the academy to his advantage. Wanting to become a teacher at a government educational adacemy, he started to check various places and came across the Anzatan Commonwealth with its job opening of Director of Education. Applying for this position, it only took a small number of days where he got a reply, and upon opening this letter Araith knew he will be spending his future at the Commonwealth after being accepted into the position. Travelling to Commonwealth space, Araith entered the service of the Commonwealth in education and started to organise a academy for the new and old members of the Commonwealth.
Slowly Araith's social life darkened while Araith was deep into his work. Slowly he fell weak and tired, and soon enough his work was his only friend. Realising his fall into the shadows of the galaxy, he sort refuge in the Outer Rims, which he took upon. Leaving his job as Director of Education, his friends and family, Araith travelled to the depths of the Outer Rims to undercover his true self and regain the strength to return back to the galaxy, a new man. spending several long years within the Outer Rims, Araith was finally regaining strength and started to seek homage with the Bo'Maar Monks on Tattoine. Learning the teachings of these peaceful monks, Araith left a new man, changed in physical and mental strength. Travelling back to his homeworld, he learnt of the Pentaster Alignment who have took control of the Outer Rims which he called his home for some time. Knowing of their kindness as a governemnt who fought against the Galactic Empire, and of his cousin william Black-Granger becoming a Director of the Academy there, Araith knew it was also his destiny to join him there. Contacting Sector Ajudent Zavior Davik, Araith made his first move towards the Alignment, and was soon enlisted into the Pentaster Security Patrol, a internal security force for the Alignment. Becoming the founding member, gaining the rank of Agent and help into structuring the police force, Araith devoted his new found strength into the Alignment and its safety. Helping organising the PSP, a great opportunity came to the department. Within a couple of days the Alignment gained a new found friend, leader and veteran, ???, and within hours of this he was placed as Brigader General of the Pentaster Security Patrol. Knowing of ???? experience in this role and department from the Galactic Empire, Araith took it upon himself to work alongside him to merge and forge the PSP into something greater for the Alignment.
Things started to change over the next couple weeks as they unfolded. Whilest his time in hyperspace was coming towards a close, Araith heard some news which shocked the galaxy. Grand Moff Goth of the Galactic empire had resigned and supposed suicide in a personal ship of his. This new rocked Araith from within, and within the next few hours to come, Araith was in for more of a surprise. Revieving a holonet from Supreme Commander Ru, Araith was given full command as Commanding Officer of the Pentastar Alignment, at the rank of Senior Agent. With the aide of Moff Memnoch, Araith Black started to fully structure and plan the PSP and mould it into a strong, lethal law enforcement for the Alignment to be proud to call it, its own.
The meeting of the Black-Granger familyEdit
The meeting of the Black-Grangers...
Count Araith Black-Granger
Not much is known of Araith Black and of his known appearance, however many who have visioned ihm in the flesh speak of beauty and posture only the Gods can design. Being a man of the Kiffer race, Araith is strong in cultural background and follows the many ways of the Kiffex. Araith's towering height creates a dark atmosphere around him, and many people never rarely speak of their presence with Araith Black, due to his dark nature and his following of the Sith Religion, though he is not force sensitive. Wearing a military officer uniform, with a black longcoat and cap, Araith shows his superior command status to all who encounter him, on the battlefield or those under his command. Since a freak accident, Araith has been wearing a cyborg mask to help him breath as his lungs were damaged when bacta was poured down his mouth during a interrogation several years before his active duty in The Pentastar Alignment.

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One of the reasons I felt that consulting/custom solutions was no longer for me was because I felt like I spent most of my time convincing or training customers about and on stuff that I already knew. It was not fun and did not let me move forward with my big ideas.
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I have a 5 gallon batch of elderberry/grape wine that I started yesterday. Today, just 24 hours later, it is fermenting so vigorously that it blew all of the water out of the airlock. This seems like it's not a bad thing but I am a little worried; I never saw anything ferment at this rate. The juice measured 1.091 before I added the yeast and there is nothing else in it but the fruit, water and yeast.Should I celebrate or worry?
Wow! What yeast did you use?You may want to fit a blowoff tube for the 1st couple days, just-in-case.
I used the same montrachet that I usually use. I started it in warm sugarwater and the must is fermenting in the basement at about 66 degrees.
Doesn't sound like you did anything wrong- just normal variation. After all, the yeasties don't read the books that tell them what they're supposed to do. I imagine things have calmed down by now.
It is still pretty vigorous but at least the water stays in the airlock now so I guess it's ok. It will be interesting to see if there is any noticeable effect on the wine.
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The Cocoon Nebula, IC 5146
September 24th, 2017
This data was acquired from Bortle 4-5 skies outside of Ft. Worth, Texas. I've had this data sitting on my computer for a while but have been busy with school and haven't gotten around to posting it until now. I really like the dark trail of dust behind the cocoon and I think it makes a very nice composition.
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The Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146, middle left) is a bright region of ionized hydrogen gas caused by the surrounding stars. The trailing tail is dark, colder hydrogen gas that is also forming stars but at a slower rate. This object lies in the north east edge of the summer constellation of Cygnus.
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Toyota Will Establish New A.I. Research Company
For today's Beechmont Toyota blog post, we've learned of a new initiative out of the Toyota Motor Corporation camp. In a press conference earlier today, it was revealed that the automaker will be making an initial $1 Billion investment in two new facilities, as part of the establishment of a new artificial intelligence research and development company known as Toyota Research Institute Inc. (TRI). The new company will be headquartered in Palo Alto, California, near Stanford University. The second facility will be across the country in Cambridge, Massachusetts, near MIT.
According to press notes, the main mission of TRI will be to "accelerate R&D in a range of fields to help resolve society's future challenges by using artificial intelligence and big data. Thereby, contributing to a sustainable future where everyone can experience a safer, freer, and unconstrained life."
"As technology continues to progress, so does our ability to improve products," said Toyota president, Akio Toyoda. "At Toyota, we do not pursue innovation simply because we can; we pursue it because we should. It is our responsibility to make life better for our customers, and society as a whole."
A.I. and robotics? Yes, we're going there in a big way with a $1 billion R&D investment… https://t.co/60J7oOTBzk pic.twitter.com/mWnoQpmhL1
— Toyota USA (@Toyota) November 6, 2015


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Real Estate
Hot Property: A Perfectly Landscaped Kessler Park Tudor
You need to get your eyes on this kitchen.
Sure, we could take you through the whole spiel for 1211 N. Winnetka Avenue. We could discuss how it's located in one of the most picturesque pockets of Oak Cliff, and even Dallas for that matter. We could really dig into the 11-foot ceilings, or the perfectly pristine backyard pool and the bizarre but wonderful (possibly Grecian) statue towering atop the middle of a hot tub. We could wax poetic about the home's beautifully maintained 1930s charm for paragraphs, and write haikus for days about that sunny front door.
But we're not going to talk about any of that today, because there are grander things afoot. Things that stop us mid-real estate slideshow to actually and embarrassingly say the word "woah" out loud in an office. (Or the word "afoot" in this post!)
We're talking, of course, about the shiny blue cabinets of this home's kitchen. Do we like them? It's unclear! Do we despise them? Equally ambiguous! But we are drawn to them, like a moth to a shiny blue flame. Maybe it's all the stainless steel acting as a cool modern compliment to the cabinetry, or the marble floors gleaming under the recessed lighting. Maybe that bright yellow door hypnotized us with its charm. Who knows? Who cares? All that matters is that there are fantastic old homes like 1211 N. Winnetka Avenue in Dallas with gorgeous layouts and confounding kitchens and hot tubs. You do you, Kessler Park Tudor. You do you.


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Vimto: I See Vimto in You
How do you market a soft drink in a crowded space, to young teens, that don't want to listen?
In early 2018, Tangerine was tasked with developing a PR and social media response to this question, to support Vimto's wider multi-media campaign, 'I SEE VIMTO IN YOU'.
The objective was to raise awareness of Vimto and reposition the brand among Gen Z audiences in the South of the UK.
With an in-depth understanding of the audience, we challenged the more traditional PR element of the brief and suggested Vimto focus its investment solely on Instagram, in order to meet its objectives.
Our plan was to re-launch its dormant Instagram channel it in a way that brought the ATL to life and intrigued Gen Zs – evoking an emotional response to the brand. We did this using striking creative, carefully selected micro-influencers and cleverly targeted Instagram ads.
In just three months we handed Vimto a channel to be proud of. And smashed all our KPIs in the process.
1.7 Million reach
97,000 Gen Z engagements with the brand
557,000 Views
71% Gen Z followers, with majority based in South of UK
More than half of the 557,000 video views watched were for 10+ seconds
80% of engagement was driven by organic content (not paid)
Secured a 4% engagement rate (industry standard 3-4%)
Outperformed leading competitors on social by 334%, giving it the second biggest share of voice whenever it engaged with influencers
Increase in sales during campaign period
Winner of The Drum's 'Social Buzz Award's: Best Use of Instagram'
Winner of The Drums Marketing Awards Best B2C Integrated Campaign


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It's the last Wednesday of the month, how did that happen?, so that means I linking up with Sheaffer Told Me To, The Larson Lingo and Mix & Match Mama for their monthly link up. I was looking back at my September What's Up Wednesday and noticed I was asking myself the same question then as to how the end of the month had come so quickly. I really can't believe how quickly time flies!
Without further ado, here are the questions I'm answering this, and every, Wednesday!
What We're Eating This Week
We're continuing to use Take Back the Kitchen for our meal planning menus in our household. Having someone else plan my menu and make my grocery list allows me a little extra time during the week to "find my mojo"! Typically, we choose just a couple of the meals from each menu because we often have leftovers…here's our menu this week !
What I'm Reminiscing About
Often times when I'm home with just Camryn and Laney while Parker is at school, I catch myself thinking about how different things were back when I was home with Parker and Laney when they were little. Parker and Laney are a little under two years apart so they were both still taking naps and we spent many of our days at home back a few years ago. Camryn and Laney are 4 years apart so instead of relaxing days at home, our days are filled with activities like gymnastics and dance. Camryn is on the move and all over the place so instead of sitting back, relaxing and watching said activities… I'm chasing her everywhere! I wouldn't trade it for anything but it sure does keep me busy and it's a whole different ball game being home with kids with a larger age gap! Here's a few pics of Laney at gymnastics now and Parker and Laney at gymnastics when they were 2 and 4 years old!
What I'm Loving
I was loving the beautiful fall weather…last week it was in the 60s and 70s. The sun was shining, the leaves were turning, the temps were perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Flash forward to this week, it is CHILLY! We had a wind advisory here yesterday because it's SO WINDY but I'm still loving the change in seasons, especially since it means we're headed to my most favorite season of all, CHRISTMAS!!
What We've Been Up To
We just enjoyed a 4 day weekend because the kids were off from school last Thursday and Friday, I posted about Jared and I's weekend getaway to Chicago here. We had a great time. Parker just wrapped up his football season and is getting ready to start hockey here in a couple of weeks, let the ice time begin!! Not looking forward to a 7am ice time coming up next weekend, yikes!! Laney and I have been busy going to dance and gymnastics on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Other than that, it's business as usual around here.
What I'm Dreading
Last month, I mentioned I was dreading putting everything back into the laundry room, office, bathroom and coat closet that we remodeled. Happy to say that that job has been taken care of, it really wasn't that bad, and now I just need to decorate those rooms! Can't say that I'm dreading anything right now, other than that 7am ice time next weekend.
What I'm Working On
Is this a trick question?! What am I not working on? I always feel like I've got a million balls up in the air…right now, I've got a few things on my to do list. I need to book Laney's birthday party, she wants to have it at Skyzone and order her invitations. My family is celebrating Christmas early this year when we get together for Thanksgiving so I'm working on making my list and checking it twice!
What I'm Excited About
We're doing a Disney land and sea that's being planned courtesy of Erika and Mix and Match Mama Travel Agency. We're now less than 6 months away from our trip and I'm SUPER EXCITED about that!
What I'm Watching/Reading
Still watching Gossip Girl over here and reading my current favorite book, "Grace Not Perfection" by Emily Ley.
What I'm Listening To
I listen to Pandora at home and often have it set to Wedding Songs radio, not sure how I ever found it but I love the mix of music on that station. Soon…I'll be switching it up and playing Michael Buble Christmas! When I'm at work I spend a lot of time in my car driving from patient to patient, I'd like to start listening to some podcasts…any recommendations?
What I'm Wearing
I was just thinking today that whenever I wear jeans and a top during the day, I don't feel like I'm in the proper attire to get things done when I'm at home. It's fine if I'm headed out somewhere but when I'm at home, I feel like I belong in yoga clothes or something of that nature so I can run around the house cleaning, cooking, playing, ect… I still like to look put together when I'm wearing yoga or athletic clothes but I think I need an update!
What I'm Doing This Weekend
We have a fun weekend planned this weekend. On Friday night, there's a fall festival at Parker's school. The kids will get a chance to wear their costumes, play games, jump in bounce houses, get their faces painted and eat some carnival food. Should be a good time! Saturday afternoon we are going to a baby shower for one of my friends from high school who is due with babies #4 and #5. This is actually her 2nd set of twins!! I'm so excited to celebrate her and her sweet family:) On Sunday we'll go to church and later in the afternoon we'll head over my good friend Alek's house to meet her new baby girl and bring them dinner.
What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month
Next month we'll be celebrating Laney's 5th birthday, Thanksgiving, ThanksChristmas with my family, my sister Kaili will be coming into town and we'll start decorating for the holidays. Bring on the fun!!
Thanks for stopping by!


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I've been curious about this mismatch before, so I took the opportunity to study it further.Curt Sunshine wrote: ↑18 Jan 2019, 11:35We tend to equate doubt with questioning or not believing fully - of keeping an open mind.
Church leaders tend to equate doubt with sign seeking - which is seen as having a closed mind. "Doubting Thomas" wasn't criticized for questioning; he was criticized for rejecting the other disciples' testimonies and demanding to see for himself. (Ironically, Jesus is recorded as granting that sincere request, so criticizing Thomas for it is a retroactive judgment in and of itself.)
The etymology of doubt is interesting. It started in Latin, where it meant little more than uncertainty - being of two minds. (Compare duo.) It took two routes into English, arriving from both around 1200-1300. Its direct route from Latin is seen in the word dubious, which connotes just uncertainty. Its indirect route was through Old French, where it picked up the additional connotation of fear or mistrust.
If faith is trust and confidence, then with the additional connotations from Old French, doubt is obviously its opposite.
It's more complicated than that, though. Doubt never lost its neutral meaning from Latin. Even the KJV uses it to mean just uncertainty, as in the phrase "no doubt," or when Peter "doubted in himself" the implications of a vision. The Old French meaning of "fear or dread" shows up almost as-is in the KJV too, when Jesus tells the disciples that someone would betray him and they "looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake," and when Jewish leaders "doubted [...] whereunto this would grow."
These days, doubt still often carries the connotation of fear or mistrust when used in the context of religion, relationships, and capabilities (e.g. "self-doubt"). It seems to have been shifting meaning, though, possibly beginning with the rise of science, in which even intentional doubt is a good thing. Now, we often use it to mean just "uncertainty," and the Old French meaning of "fear or dread" seems to be completely gone.
As far as understanding each other, where does that leave us?
Most leaders and members seem to have settled into a dichotomous mode of thought and speech where faith is always pitted against doubt. (I appreciate the fact that some buck the trend, such as Elder Uchtdorf.) With the most common scriptural definitions, that's perfectly fair because the dichotomy is definitional. There is still plenty of room to talk about their strength (i.e. strong vs. weak), and to apply them in a fine-grained way. Some people here, for example, have faith in God but doubt the Church's claims to exclusive authority (i.e. mistrust the claims for what they judge as good reasons).
The most glaring omission from the discourse is the idea of faithful uncertainty. ("Having questions" doesn't cover this.) To a lot of leaders and members, that state of mind or spiritual orientation either doesn't make sense or is undesirable - or at least, staying in it is undesirable. But without it, the "faith vs. doubt" dichotomy sorts all members into "faithful" and "doubter" buckets based on how strongly they believe or the direction their beliefs move. There's no apparent way to be both faithful and epistemically humble, and everyone who becomes less certain of the Church's claims is judged to have also become less loyal.
I suspect that trying to argue the definition of doubt isn't going to help, at least in the short term. The scriptures can too easily be used to argue against it. Further, for now, Church leaders have fixed the definition at "uncertainty with connotations of fear or mistrust" by so consistently contrasting it with faith.
Maybe we need to use a different word. I like "uncertainty," with and without the modifier "faithful."


text: Ivan Ristic wrote: > A thick red line around the browser window? It doesn't matter as long > as it's clear the user is somewhere "safe". Do you think a thick red line around the browser window would make it clear? I'm not being silly - this is a hard UI problem. >>I'm not sure going through a URI is necessary. My "Content Restrictions" >>proposal, which you may know of, implements this idea directly in the >>header: http://www.gerv.net/security/content-restrictions/ > > The amount of information we wish to convey may be or become too large > for a header. That's why I prefer a simple link to a file. Plus I can > format the file any way I like and make it easy to read and > understand. But you need an extra HTTP request which must be completed probably even before parsing starts. This could add a half-second delay to page load, which is really significant. Plus (unless you use either an XML format or a very simple parser) you need an extra parser for your nice readable format. What verbose information do you plan to convey? >>It is backwardly-compatible with existing user agents. > > So is a link to a descriptor. Indeed; I was merely noting that it was backwardly-compatible, not saying that making it a header vs. a link changed this. >>These three things together present a problem. Most SSL certs expire >>after a year. If the browser is to refuse to recognise expired certs, >>how can there by any upgrade process for the browser's cert cache? > > Because the browser would first encounter the current, valid, > certificate. It can then tell the server "prove to me you posses this > older certificate". By extensions to which protocol? > If the server cannot do that the trust would have > to be established again in some other way. What other way? >>Also, what >>happens if a person returns to a web app (say) 3 years later? Is the >>webserver to continue to server copies of all its previous certs for ever? > > Do you see a practical problem with that? Well, a hard disk crash on the server could mean that none of your customers ever trust you again. There's also serious interactions with the certificate revocation model. >>What problem are you trying to solve with these suggestions? > > If a user goes to a web site that looks like the real thing but it is > not I want the browser to be able to either detect that (if the > address is the same) If the address is the same but you are in the wrong place, SSL has failed completely. An SSL cert ensures that if your browser says "www.foo.com", then that's where the content came from. > or tell me that I've arrived at a completely new > destination. If you are at a different destination, the browser should make it clear where you are. See Firefox's domain indicator for a step in the right direction. > The authentication methods in use today generally focus on the client > demonstrating (to the server) it knows the password. I am proposing a > transition to an authentication method that supports mutual > authentication, i.e. requires the server to demonstrate it knows the > password too (to the client). This idea is already part of Digest auth > but I don't think it was implemented anywhere. OK - thanks. > Not quite, there is another issue. If the server can prove to you it > knows the password then you also know you are at the *correct* > location, which is not quite the same. E.g. imagine a web site > pretending to be your bank's web site. A login form appears, you enter > your password, and the web site behaves as if the authentication was > successful. So at this point you believe you are at the right place, > but the web site can try to trick you into disclosing your private > information in some other way. OK. So if you have SSL and Digest Auth with server auth, doesn't that solve the problem? Why do you need some sort of additional browser-integrated forms-based authentication? >>>* Design a mechanism for explicit log-out. And a mechanism for session timeout >>> (in the browser). Delete all session information after it is terminated. >> >>Surely single-session cookies combined with an in-web-UI logout link >>achieve this? > > It can be achieved, but as a user I don't know whether it will be > done. Think about it simply as another layer of protection. If the > browser purges my credentials and the session information from memory > I should be safe no matter whether application is implemented > correctly or not. A great deal of security depends on correct implementation of the application. Why should the browser cover for the app in this particular instance? >>>* Make SSL mandatory. >>> >>>* No information must go out of a web application (e.g. external links must >>> not be followed, no requests from the client-side code)). >> >>This would rather break e.g. webmail, wouldn't it? What happens if >>someone sends me an HTML email with links in? > > Hmm, good point. It's a problem that needs to be resoloved somehow. It > would certainly break embedded images and I think that's a good thing. I think you will have a serious problem in the real world with this restriction. If you are trying to mitigate cross-site scripting, there are other, better and finer-grained ways to do it. Again, see Content-Restrictions for an example. > You are right, sorry about that. I meant to say Cross-Site Request > Forgery must not be allowed. E.g. if you are logged in at your bank's > secure web application you don't want a rogue web site you happen to > be visiting at the same time (using your browser, in another window) > to initiate a bank transfer on your behalf. Some call this session > riding, and there are other names for it. Yes. IMO, it's up to web application implementations to protect against this using form keys. They'd have to do that anyway, for user agents which didn't support your ideas. So, in fact, trying to fix this problem for them just reduces the pressure on them to fix it themselves. > To solve the CSRF problem we can't simply reject all links into a > secure web application. The idea is to have the descriptor list the > URIs within the application that can be linked to freely. I see all sorts of problems here: - Sites should not be able to restrict where a user's browser can go (users won't like it and it could be abused) - To get the descriptor, you need to make at least one request of the web application; that could be the one which does the unwanted action. >>>* Separate cookies from session tokens, produce a new state maintenance >>> RFC that is non-ambiguous. Session tokens are not to be accessed by >>> client-side code. They mustn't be visible to the end user either. Make session >>> tokens worthless by separating authentication from session management (e.g. >>> require authentication to take place for every request). >> >>Content-Restrictions also solves this problem. > > That can be debated. Well, it definitely prevents the accessing of cookies from client-side code. BTW, there's no way you can make cookies or any session token invisible to the end-user; again, it's a privacy issue. > But since I didn't not present my ideas in > opossition to your Content-Restrictions proposal let's just stick to > the main topic of this thread. Well, I don't think they are in opposition. I'm reading your proposals to look for problems my spec doesn't yet solve but could :-) Gerv --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Web Security Mailing List http://www.webappsec.org/lists/websecurity/ The Web Security Mailing List Archives http://www.webappsec.org/lists/websecurity/archive/


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Remember, remember the 5th of November, gun powder,
treason and… toffee apples? Whatever the rhyme, Bonfire night is
one for the whole family to enjoy! With celebrations just around
the corner, it's time to wrap up warm, get out the sparklers and
admire the best firework display near you.
Here are some you'd be crackers to miss:
Brackla Firework Sound and Light Show, 3rd
Prepare your senses for Brackla's annual sound and light show at
Archbishop McGrath Comprehensive School this month. Starts at
5.30pm. Admission is £1 for adults and children go free.
For more information visit http://www.bracklacommunitycouncil.gov.uk
Coity Bonfire and fireworks display, 4th
Head to the picturesque Coity Castle where the village will be
lighting its annual bonfire and firework display. Starts at 5.30pm,
bonfire at 6pm and fireworks at 6.30pm. £5 for adults. Children
under 12 go free. For more information visit: http://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/coitycastle/?lang=en
Heol Y Cyw fireworks, 4th
Coychurch Higher Community Council and Heol Y Cyw RFC will be
hosting another cracking display this year with fireworks starting
at 6.30pm. Head to Heol Y Cyw RFC playing fields to catch the show.
Admission is free.
Laleston Firework and laser display, 4th
Prepare to be amazed at Bryntirion and Laleston Community Centre
playing fields, with an incredible laser light and firework
display. Starts at 6.30pm. Admission is free. For more information
visit: http://lalestoncommunitycouncil.gov.uk
Coney Beach Charity Fund bonfire, 4th
Help raise money for the Coney Beach charity fund! Exploding with
entertainment from 6pm, this Porthcawl bonfire is one for the whole
family. Bonfire will be lit at 7pm, Salt Lake Car Park. Admission
is free.
Seafront Display, 4th November
The Hi Tide Inn is set to make Porthcawl seafront sparkle this
November, hosting a night of fireworks starting at 7pm. Admission
is free. For more information visit: http://hi-tide.co.uk
Pencoed Firework display, 5th November
Head to Felindre Road playing fields for an evening of fire
cracking, family fun. Starts at 6.15pm. Admission is free. For more
information visit:
Bridgend Festival of Light and Lantern Parade,
11th November
See Bridgend in a whole new light with its illuminating light and
lantern parade. Join circus group Organised Kaos with your own
lantern or simply come along to marvel this fun, family event. Head
to Carnegie House at 4pm, Admission is free.
Remember to stay safe this bonfire night and follow the Royal
Society for the Prevention of Accidents' safety code:
Make sure that the fire is out and surroundings are made safe
before leaving.
Parents beware: October Half Term is just around the corner,
which means an army of children demanding entertainment! Lucky for
you that there's plenty to keep the whole family entertained in
Bridgend County this Half Term - read on and enjoy…
Firstly, given that it is spooky season once again, there will be
plenty of things going bump in the night! These include:
- A Family Fun Halloween Party at Tondu House
Farm (Friday 27th October)
- Bryngarw Spooktacular (Saturday 28th
Porthcawl Halloween Ball (Saturday 28th October)
Halloween event with Porthcawl Harbourside
- A Hi Tide Halloween kids disco (Tuesday 31st
Other options:
Oskar's Amazing Adventure at Carnegie House
Desperate for some fun, Oskar leaves his snowbound little house on
top of the mountain to try to find a friendly animal to play with.
But where are all the animals? And why does Oskar have to wait till
spring to play his favourite game again?
An original, heart-warming play for young children and their
families. Full of good humour, adventure, music and song, this is
the perfect treat for your little ones. Ages 2-7 years old.
Tickets cost £6
Walk the Wales Coast Path
We're home to a beautiful stretch of the Wales Coast Path along
the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Porthcawl has seven beautiful beaches
to choose from, ranging from the surfing territory of Sandy Bay to
the Merthy Mawr sand dunes at Newton Beach, which has been
designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
On Your Bike!
If you explore to spend a crisp autumn day exploring on two
wheels, you're in luck! Choose some adrenaline fuelled mountain
biking in the Garw Valley, or alternatively opt to follow the
cycling tracks at Ogmore Valley or Llynfi Valley.
Halloween is the time of year to celebrate all the
things that go bump in the night. Take a wander through Bridgend
County and you'll discover medieval castles, ancient villages and
even a lost city or two. Here are just some of the spookiest places
to uncover…
Sker House, Porthcawl
This 12th century, 800-year old mansion is known as one of the
most haunted places in Wales and was immortalised in the Victorian
novel The Maid of Sker. The house is known for its vivid and
violent past, included 16th century carnage against Catholics, upon
whose faith the house was founded. Witnesses have heard wailing
cries and high screams, as well as a general feeling of dread and
The village of Llangynwyd
Of the many legends surrounding this village there is a unique
Welsh tradition called Mari Lwyd which is undoubtedly the
creepiest. The ancient Celtic ritual involves a mare's skull being
fixed to a long wooden pole and paraded around the town. Be sure to
visit around New Year to experience this unusual event!
Ogmore Castle
These picturesque ruins were once home to a court of justice and
prison. Unsurprising, then, that it is home to a number of chilling
ghost stories the Ghost y Ladi Wen (the white lady) which
reportedly guarded the castle's treasure and Lady Wen's revenge was
said to fall on the person who died before being able to disclose
the location of the treasure.
Candleston Castle
The 14th century manor house is located on the edge of the Merthyr
Mawr sand dunes. Old stones and crosses have been found near the
castle where ghosts are said to wander. The spookily-named 'Goblin
stone' is believed to be haunted by a ghost who encourages people
to touch the stone, which then traps them by their hands and feet.
Legend has it the only way to escape is to pray!
The Prince, Kenfig
Overlooking the buried city of Kenfig, which was covered by
coastal sand dunes in the 13th century, there is now a a wonderful
pool for families to explore. Thus the Prince was built to act as a
town hall after the first one was buried. Stretching right the way
back to the 15th century, this was even once a courthouse that
sentenced criminals to death.
Halloween, the time of year when you get dust off your
pumpkin carvers and pick out your very best creepy costume. This
can be a fantastic time of year for some family-friendly fun and
Bridgend County is no exception…
Bryngarw Spooktacular, 28th October
Are you brave enough to take a walk through the park after dark
and listen to a spooky story? Then join the team at Bryngarw for a
spooooooktacular event…if you dare! The first walk starts at 5pm
and the last departs at 10pm - walks guaranteed to get darker and
scarier as the night progresses! The grounds around the Park are
uneven and lighting will be limited (to add to the scare-factor!)
so bring appropriate footwear.
Tickets cost £6 per person and booking ahead is essential.
The Welsh Language Halloween Workshop, 28th
Do you know your pwmpen from your ysbryd? The come and join this
spooky party fun through the medium of Welsh at Porthcawl Pavilion!
There's much family-fun to be had from 2pm on Saturday, including a
competition for the best costume - so make sure you dress up well!
All youngsters must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
For further information visit www.grandpavilion.co.uk
Spooky Halloween Disco, 31st October
On Tuesday the 31st of October the Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl
will also be hosting a Spooktacular disco with dancing, party games
and yet another competition for the best fancy dress costume. All
youngsters must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
For further information visit www.grandpavilion.co.uk


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BASF Takes 325,000 SF at The Green at Florham Park
- Jun 21, 2010
June 21, 2010
By Allison Landa, News Editor
The chemical firm BASF Corp. has signed a lease with Rockefeller Group Development Corp. to occupy a new 325,000-square-foot building to be developed by Rockefeller at The Green at Florham Park, N.J. The company has been based in Florham Park since 2004.
The $100 million new building, on which construction will begin in July, will be home to BASF's headquarters. Occupancy is expected by mid-2012, and Rockefeller is angling to qualify for LEED certification.
"They are going for an LEED-platinum building," Cushman & Wakefield vice chairman Robert Donnelly, who advised BASF in the deal, told CPE. "I think this is very significant for the market. … In order for BASF to get the type of space their leadership wanted, they needed to create it. It didn't exist in the market."
The Green at Florham Park is a 268-acre master-planned community designed to accommodate more than 800,000 square feet of office space, a full-service hotel, a 425-unit adult residential community, and a 27-acre site that is home to the Atlantic Health New York Jets Training Center.


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I would post this on the Atheist Experience blog, but we don't officially support a political persuasion in the group, and this is easier to discuss on my personal blog.
This is how I replied:
Hi Jeff, I'm a progressive atheist from Austin, Texas, one of the hosts of a show called "The Atheist Experience."
Your question about where all the progressive atheists have gone is a little odd to me. I can't speak to the situation in your country, but here in the United States, "godless liberal" is a term frequently tossed about as an insult by the far right wing, who are inextricably wrapped up in the religious right. Among people who claimed no religion in exit polls in our last two elections, 67% voted for John Kerry over George Bush in 2004, and 75% voted for Barack Obama in 2008. In both cases, this makes up a significantly higher proportion for the Democratic candidate than the general public. I'm willing to bet you'd find similar majorities in your own elections if you go by statistics rather than anecdotes.
In fact, I hope you don't mind my saying so, but your own penetrating analysis showing that atheists are right wing fascists seems to rely heavily on cherry picking a couple of individuals and assuming that they represent the entire group. There are two other atheists prominently featured at your link, Richard Dawkins and Daniel Dennett, both very strong liberal voices. Dawkins can be seen here calling for votes for the Liberal Democrat party in England. Gregory S. Paul recently wrote in the Washington Post, not only in defense of atheism, but also in favor of important progressive ethics such as civil rights, environmentalism, and opposition to US torture policies. Peter Singer, a prominent atheist philosopher from your country, is also generally considered extremely left wing. PZ Myers, one of the most popular atheist bloggers, is regularly attacked by the right wing for his outspoken liberal views.
To the extent that atheists could in any way be described as "anti-Islam," by and large we don't favor blanket military actions against them based on their religion, nor do we want to stop them from freely practicing their religion as they choose. Rather, atheists argue with the doctrines of fundamentalist Islam in exactly the same terms that we oppose the doctrines of fundamentalist Christianity: we don't want to see the curtailing of freedom of speech, or gender equality, and we think that nobody should fear a threat on their life for speaking out against harmful religious practices.
Christopher Hitchens is actually quite liberal in many other areas outside his foreign policy beliefs, describing himself as a "Marxist" as recently as 2006, and joining with the American Civil Liberties Union in the same year to oppose the Bush Administration's warrantless spying on U.S. citizens. His views on the Iraq invasion, while they have been as you describe, are by no means in the mainstream among the majority of atheists.
Where are the progressive atheists? Anywhere you find atheists, there they are.


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Epwell news
Church Farm Field will be open under the National Garden Scheme on Monday 28th May from 2pm, with takings from the home-made teas being in aid of St. Anne's. Children and dogs welcome. Admission £2.00, children free.
At the recent PCC AGM, thanks were expressed to all those who have supported St Anne's in so many ways – with refreshments after the service, flower arrangements, grass cutting, help at fundraising events and maintenance work. The Annual Report and Accounts were presented and the Treasurer and Secretary agreed to continue in their roles for another year.
Pop up Cafe and Plant Sale May Bank Holiday weekend at Cranes Farm, Saturday 26th May to Monday 28th, 10.30 - 5pm daily. Plants and arts and crafts for sale, homemade cakes, filled rolls and teas in the summer house overlooking the pond. All profits to Polly's Kitchen charity.


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For over a decade now, Derrill and I have been buying college courses from The Great Courses, and we spend our lunch hour eating on a tray in front of the TV, learning about history. (We used to watch the lectures in the evening, but we kept falling asleep, so we decided that lunch would keep us awake.)
We've studied the middle ages (early, high, and late), Alexander the Great, the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, Jewish history, the Reformation—well, the list goes on too long to recount. We've gone through some of the courses twice, because there's so much to absorb.
Right now, we're on the tail end of the history of Europe from the sixteenth century to the present. It's taught by Professor Kenneth R. Bartlett, Professor of History and Renaissance Studies at the University of Toronto, and we just got through studying about the rise of fascism in Italy and Germany.
I'm not old enough to remember the rise of the Nazi party, but after the war, I vividly remember pictures in the newspaper and movie newsreels about what the liberating armies found in the concentration camps.
So, at lunch the other day, as I'm learning about the forces that came into play and about how the Jews were first marginalized, then demonized, and finally exterminated, I was struck by Professor Bartlett's question: How could a sophisticated people allow this to happen? Why did they not speak out?
There were lots of reasons—good reasons that had to do with preserving your own life and your family's. But the question is a good one, and I began to ask it of myself. Would I stand up for injustice? Would I speak out if my neighbor—or even a stranger—were being persecuted because of his ethnicity or religion?
Then, boom, in my inbox today comes this email from someone I don't know but who has my email address. S/he has forwarded an email s/he received from someone else—I think I must have been the third wave of recipients. It was an anti-Muslim email, full of dark innuendo and outrageous statements that would have been laughable if their purpose hadn't been so ugly.
Anyone who has read TROUBLE AT THE RED PUEBLO has been introduced to (and cares about) my Muslim character Karam. I was able to write Karam because I got to know my son's former roommate, Hani Almadhoun, a sterling young man and devout Muslim who has dedicated his life to serving refugees.
And anyone who has read LUCY SHOOK'S LETTERS FROM AFGHANISTAN has met Barat, Bairde, Saki, and a host of other Afghan men who worked for my mother between 1965 and 1970. Muslims all, they used to spend time talking with my mother about common ground in their religions. She loved each of them for the good men they were, and because of that, I loved them too.
Back to today's email: Now, I am not a forwarder, and I'm certainly not confrontational. Usually, I would simply delete an email like this, but here I was with this 'would I stand up for injustice?' question still shadowing me. As much as I wanted to consign this email to the trash bin and go eat something sweet to get the bad taste out of my mouth, I gathered my courage, hit 'reply all' and challenged the statements in the email.
I wasn't eloquent. As soon as I hit 'send' I thought of a whole slew of things I should have said. Speaking up to a forwarded email wasn't as brave as it would have been in Germany in 1935 when the Nuremburg Laws deprived Jews of their citizenship and civil rights, but I don't think those laws happened in a vacuum. That movement started somewhere, probably with a campaign of half-truths and lies (kind of like this email).
I'm not going to exhort readers to action of any kind. I'm just reporting a small window of opportunity that opened up for me. My name was on that email string. Not saying something would have meant that I agreed with what was in that email. I most certainly didn't agree, and with Professor Bartlett's question dogging me, I had to speak up.


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Debt swap task force for Caribbean
A task force has been formed to advance the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean's (ECLAC) debt for climate adaptation swap initiative.
First presented at ECLAC's Caribbean Development Roundtable in Saint Kitts and Nevis in April 2016, the Debt Swap initiative is "intended to address at once the crippling debt of the Caribbean and their need to generate the resources needed to finance resilience building measures."
ECLAC also said the Debt Swap is an innovative strategy that involves harnessing concessionary flows to transform the debt of the region into a source of investment in resilience.
At the same time, "re-energising growth and promoting economic transformation in the economies of the subregion through investment in adaptation projects and green industries." Set up by ECLAC's Caribbean sub-regional office, the Debt Swap task force was inaugurated at a meeting held in Port of Spain two Fridays ago.
Participants sought clarification on the mechanics of the debt swap arrangement, examining closely the likely impact on various stakeholders, and exploring the feasibility of pursuing economic diversification with a view to producing competitive exports that generate foreign exchange and stimulate growth in the economy.
ECLAC said consideration was given to the need to develop a portfolio of green projects and strategies to capitalise the Caribbean Resilience Fund which should serve as the source of financing. "Challenges in addressing domestic debt were also raised. Participants also highlighted that it may be more beneficial to focus on the multilateral debt in the first instance, since securing haircuts on the debt from private creditors might be less easy to sell.


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DA stalwart fondly remembered for his contribution to East Cape
LONG-SERVING DA member, party spokesman and MPL Pine Pienaar died on Sunday. Pienaar, 55, had lung cancer. His son Johan said yesterday he was a dedicated and passionate man who had fought to the end.
"He never lost to cancer but God helped him and took him away," he said. "The family got so close and we stood at his bedside throughout. He fought for his life until the end. It is terrible for us as a family to let him go, but I think his passing is for the best because we saw him suffering for the past two years. It is time for him to be at peace now."
Pienaar, a DA member for more than 15 years, served in various capacities in the party – as provincial spokesman for health, sport and transport, chief whip and Nelson Mandela Bay councillor. At the time of his death, he was one of three provincial chairmen.
DA provincial leader and MP Athol Trollip said Pienaar was irreplaceable.
"His passing is a major blow for the party. He was very passionate. It will be very difficult to replace him and he will be absolutely missed. Pine has left indelible footprints in the founding, establishment and consolidation of the DA in the Eastern Cape.
"He had a unique passion and commitment to growing the DA in all communities in the Eastern Cape and his passing will leave an enormous void in the DA," Trollip said.
"The DA wishes to convey our deepest condolences to the Pienaar family and to thank them sincerely for all the sacrifices they made so that their son, husband and father could serve the people he loved so much. May his soul rest in peace and may his family and friends find solace and peace in the knowledge that Pine Pienaar made a difference in his life on earth."
UDM provincial chairman Mongameli Bobani described Pienaar as an intellectual.
"As UDM we received the news with great shock. We were together in council and he was a very open-minded and a very intellectual councillor.
"Council has lost one of its intellectuals. His passing is a great loss to the people of the Eastern Cape and the metro. Our deepest condolences to his family and the DA," Bobani said.
COPE provincial spokesman Nkosifikile Gqomo said: "The Eastern Cape has lost one of its finest parliamentarians. I remember even last year when he was sick, he went to parliament. That showed his dedication. Our condolences go out to his family and the DA."
The Eastern Cape provincial legislature deputy speaker Bulelwa Tunyiswa also sent her condolences.
"I would like to express my profound and heartfelt condolences on behalf of the legislature, to MPL Pienaar's family.
"His death is regrettable, and a loss to the legislature considering the work he diligently undertook as an MPL," she said.
Pienaar is survived by his wife of 26 years Zelda and two children Johan, 22, and Lizelle, 17.
A funeral service will be held at the Dutch Reformed Church, Van Stadens River, at 11am on Thursday, 14 March 2013.


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Grant sighed as he unlocked the door to his car and climbed in. He'd been doing that a lot lately; sighing. As he turned the on and was about to shift into drive he spotted Franklin and Wheeler making their way to the parking lot.
As he noticed them holding hands, he sighed again. Everyone seemed to have at least a good friend that they could spend time with out of work, if not a significant other. Why was he the only one left out… always? The Ballards not only had each other; they had a friend that they'd grown up with. Hassett and Everett were good friends as well as partners. Hurley and Morrissey had known each other for years, even before the investigator had joined the department. The list went on. He was the odd ball out.
It didn't seem fair. He put the car in drive and eased his foot on the gas. As he reached the parking lot exit, he had to stop short to keep from running into the new tech person. She flashed him a brilliant smile and tapped on the window.
He rolled the window down quickly and looked her over. She was a very pretty girl. "Sorry, did I hit you?" he asked.
"No, I'm fine. I just wonder if you could give me a ride to my apartment. I haven't got an alternate form of transportation yet and I think I missed the bus," she said. At his nod, she climbed into the car behind him. "I'm Hannah," she said.
"Um… Marlin," he replied, adjusting his glassed. He looked both ways and then eased his foot onto the gas once more. "So which… which way is it to your apartment?" he asked.
"It's just up here," she replied. He blushed as he noticed the way she was looking at him; almost sizing him up. "Would you like to come inside for a drink?" she asked.
"Alright," he managed after a moment. He wondered where the night would lead them from there.