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How social workers and carers can make foster placements more stable
Around 11% of fostered children move placements three or more times a year
Daniel Michelson and Partha Banerjea
Thu 17 Mar 2016 03.30 EDT Last modified on Wed 20 Sep 2017 14.29 EDT
'Get a foster placement right and the effects on a child can be nothing short of miraculous.' Photograph: Catchlight Visual Services/Alamy
Foster families provide respite and care for some of the most vulnerable children in society. This includes around three quarters of the 69,000 children who are looked after by social services in England. Get a foster placement right and the effects on a child can be nothing short of miraculous. But when it goes wrong, the results can easily reinforce prior placement breakdowns, disrupt friendships in a new school and exacerbate emotional, behavioural and relationship problems.
Families, professionals and commissioners are understandably keen to promote stable foster placements wherever possible. Yet the proportion of fostered children who moved placements three or more times in the past year – a key performance indicator for children's social services – has been stuck at around 11% since 2010.
Adoption is a traumatic upheaval and our care systems aren't helping
Social work teams are seeking more evidence-based solutions. Multidisciplinary work is especially important given the wide-ranging implications of placement breakdown for service providers. Producing evidence and offering consultation in this area are important parts of our work as academics and clinicians in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
Together with colleagues from King's College London and South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust, and with part funding from Lambeth's child and adolescent looked after service, we carried out a systematic review of the international research on foster placement instability. The review put together evidence from 58 separate studies (22 from the UK) in order to define a comprehensive set of vulnerability and protective factors for foster placement instability and draw inferences about how different factors might undermine and promote stable placements. We have also worked with local social workers to translate the findings into new assessment and case planning tools.
Not surprisingly, the evidence shows a good long-term relationship with a social worker is vital for managing the transition to, and placement in, a new family. Unfortunately, the opposite also seems to be true in that inconsistent social work input (such as changing allocated workers) increases the likelihood of negative outcomes. Social workers can promote stability by involving children more actively in decision-making and placing a strong emphasis on education.
Much can be done to promote stability through careful selection, training and support of foster carers
Preparation is especially important when integrating a new child. Foster carers – and other children in a foster family – need to be well informed about the child that will soon arrive. If at all possible, placement with extended family (kinship care) or siblings can maintain a continuing sense of family at a time of immense change. Avoiding residential care as a first placement (ideally exploring kinship first, foster care second) again increases the likelihood of a placement working out. But no consistent pattern emerged from studies looking at links between stability and frequency of contact with the child's birth parents.
One of the encouraging findings of our review is that much can be done to promote stability through careful selection, training and support of foster carers. Personal attributes of carers like tolerance, persistence, flexibility and kindness are linked with more stable placements. Older and more experienced foster carers also tend to provide more stability.
Education emerged as another important influence on placement outcomes. School can be used as a springboard for young people's personal development, helping them build confidence and make friends. Social workers and foster carers should do their utmost to raise academic expectations and encourage school participation, engagement and attainment.
In terms of the characteristics of the child, age was one of the most commonly identified factors in placement instability. Unfortunately older children are often harder to place in foster homes. They may have gone through multiple placement breakdowns already (especially if there has been hyperactivity or other behavioural problems). This requires sustained and patient efforts to re-build trust between the child and significant adults in their life.
Why do we let fostering agencies profit from caring for vulnerable children?
Early recognition of mental health difficulties and timely evidence-based interventions can go a long way towards alleviating poor outcomes in late childhood and adolescence. Yet too often, emotional and behavioural symptoms are seen by frontline staff as "normal" reactions given a child's history. In some cases, normalising short-term distress and dysfunction and taking a "wait and see" approach would be appropriate. But for more severe and persistent mental health issues, there is a danger in ruling out referral to specialist CAMHS in favour of unproven psychosocial approaches or generic case work.
We wouldn't expect any single factor (or combination of factors) to trigger a placement breakdown. Rather, the evidence shows that placement instability is affected by the complex relationships between child, foster carer, social worker and other system characteristics. Adequate preparation and realistic expectations are key to coping with inevitable challenges in placements. By planning ahead – and with attention to the issues listed here – the probability of a good outcome can be much improved.
Daniel Michelson is principal research clinical psychologist at King's College London and a departmental lecturer at the University of Oxford. Partha Banerjea is lead clinician at South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust and consultant adolescent psychiatrist at Southwark CAMHS.
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JUST HOW BIG SUCH BLOATED MIND CAN GROW?
Recently i met up with an old pal from Brazil; he has a son who is a "half-way house" thinker, a graduate of a reputable university in South America. But his son likes people to address him as philosopher of sort.
Another interesting question about his guy is What exactly he would become in 10 years time?
(by-the-way, CBL means doing f***-off in local terms).
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These interactive, doe-eyed toys were the most sought-after toy of the 2016 Holiday season and the fervor hasn't died down yet. We can't blame kids for loving this hot tech toy. They arrive in a confetti-covered egg and with a little coaxing and a lot of love they will hatch within 20 minutes to an hour. Kids can raise their Hatchimal through 3 stages, from baby to toddler to hatcha-kid. Their animated eyes let kids know what their Hatchimal needs are and kids can interact with their new friend by teaching it to talk, walk, and even dance. Interactive games and skills are unlocked as the Hatcha Baby grows. This toy is more than fun, it teaches kids responsibility, nurturing role playing, empathy and cause and effect.
Who doesn't remember this childhood favorite? Well, it's still around and it's still a must-have. The original award winning Spirograph is even better today than when first released in 1965. The deluxe set includes a 14-page instruction book for spectacular designs, 3 design pens, 19 wheels, 1 rack, spiro-putty and 20 sheets of design paper. The box is a handy case as well as a work center, so kids can keep all of their spiro-gear and design in one neat, ready-to-use place. Art and math are married in this clever, imagination building toy that will keep kids from 8 to 88 busy for hours.
Our top 10 list of kids' gifts wouldn't be complete without at least one LEGO set. And what better choice than one that allows kids to recreate scenes from the uber popular Minecraft video game? This 249-piece set can easily be combined with other Minecraft sets to recreate the world of the hit video game. Kids can build the Minecraft cave, "dig" for obsidian with the included pick axe and build a giant spider. Minifig Steve can fight off the included zombie figure or set up a TNT trap. Bricks included can create a waterfall, lava, coal, redstone, iron, gold, a torch, a ladder and a chest of bread. The world of LEGO lets imaginations loose with 3D play that's perfect for kids ages eight and up.
Billions of combos make the Rubik's Cube the world's #1 brain teasing puzzle. Even after 40+ years, the Rubik's Cube will seemingly never go out of style! With every twist and turn, kids will love the challenge of trying to match the colors on all six sides of the cube. Hand-eye coordination, increased focus and critical thinking are all employed as kids work through the possible combinations to solve the cube. Hasbro's Rubik's Cube can take tons of twists, turns, and countless hours of handling without coming apart. Kids from eight and up (yup, parents too) will love the challenge of the Rubik's Cube.
The 3Doodler will bring out the artist, the engineer, and the creator in all kids ages eight and up. Kids can literally write on air to create 3D designs that come to life. The kit includes everything a young visionary will need: a detailed activity guide for cool design ideas, 3D pen, 48 strands of eco-friendly assorted colored plastic, and a USB cord for charging. No worries about little fingers getting burned, the pen (and pen tip) don't get hot. This easy-to-use, wireless pen has one speed, one temperature and no complicated software — kids just turn it on, insert their plastic colored strand of choice and doodle away. You may want to consider picking up a refill pack of plastic filaments, because creative young minds will go through the included 48 pretty quickly. Refill packs are available in tons of color assortments and even clear and glitter strands.


More than 72 percent of the garment workers in Dhaka and Gazipur do not have any appointment letters, according to a survey conducted by Manusher Jonno Foundation, a non-governmental organisation. The picture is slightly better in Chittagong and Narayanganj: 59.49 percent of the workers do not have contracts in their hands.
"All they can show is their identity cards," said the report titled 'Garment Workers and Rights'.
MJF surveyed 770 workers in Dhaka, Chittagong, Gazipur and Narayanganj for the study, which was unveiled yesterday at the capital's Spectra Convention Centre.
Having a contract is important for garment workers when it comes to making claims, especially in cases of workplace accidents like the Rana Plaza collapse and Tazreen Fashions fire, said Mahmudul H Sumon, an associate professor at Jahangirnagar University.


The core thesis of Scoring the Screen is that music for motion pictures is indeed a language, developed by the masters of the craft out of a dramatic and commercial necessity to communicate ideas and emotions instantaneously to an audience. Like all languages, it exists primarily to convey meaning. To quote renowned orchestrator Conrad Pope (who has worked with John Williams, Howard Shore, and Alexandre Desplat, among others): If you have any interest in what music 'means' in film, get this book. Andy Hill is among the handful of penetrating minds and ears engaged in film music today.


PHS Social Studies - What's Happening in Social Studies?
There are a variety of ways to be involved with the Social Studies Department at Palatine High School. Beyond our rich course selection, our teachers coach sports, sponsor clubs, and organize events for the student body. Check out what works with your interests and get involved!
Check out the Department Blog for some highlights!
Students looking to get politically involved or who are generally interested in local, state, or national politics will find it worthwhile to join!
[The] "Mikva Challenge was founded on the premise that youth voice and participation matter, and that our civic and political life will be stronger when youth participate and help shape their own destinies."
The Service Club participates, volunteers and organizes several events throughout the year to benefit our community and school.
The Service club has raised over $3,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness, participated in Feed My Starving Children, provided pencils and candy for AP Test Takers, Arranged Hall Monitor and Bus Driver Appreciation Days, made blankets for children in Wings, donated over 150 items to an animal shelter, and more.
The Service Club is co-sponsored by Social Studies teachers Andrea Guthrie and Brittany Berleman.
Rho Kappa Social Studies Honors Society is the only national honors society dedicated to this discipline. Rho Kappa is associated with the National Council for the Social Studies. 2018-2019 marks the third year for the Palatine High School chapter of Rho Kappa. Application information and instructions are available in the Social Studies office.


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Watch the Final Fantasy XV Reveal Trailer, Now in English
Square Enix re-releases reveal trailer with English voice-over work.
By Rob Crossley on December 15, 2014 at 9:16AM PST
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Final Fantasy XV - English Language Trailer
Publisher Square Enix has re-released its Final Fantasy XV trailer, now complete with English voiceover work.
The reveal trailer first turned heads in September during the Tokyo Game Show, depicting a quartet of heroes grouped together in a convertible, riding through wide stretches of land populated with mystical creatures. The journey these four heroes embark on appears to be at the heart of the story.
Series veteran, Tetsuya Nomura, has announced he has stepped away from directing FFXV to focus on Kingdom Hearts III, where he serves as director. A demo for the game will be packaged with Final Fantasy Type-0 HD in March 2015.
While Square Enix is releasing a playable Final Fantasy XV demo, this will be in limited supply, as it will only be released to those who pre-order the Day One edition of Final Fantasy Type-0 HD.
"We're never going to release it as a stand-alone piece down the line," Square Enix product marketing manager Scott Strichart explained. "Secondly, it's intended to be a special gift for those of you who purchase early--the demo will be limited to the 'Day One' edition of the game, meaning that only the first shipment is going to have the demo in it."
The new trailer can be found above, while a GameSpot analysis video can be viewed below.
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Airport Retail Park, Southend-On-Sea is one of the stores that belong to the Home Bargains brand, placed at Airport Business Park, Rochford Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6FW. The shop serves attendees arriving from nearby localities, like Prittlewell. In order to contact this outlet you may dial the number 01702530770. Airport Retail Park, Southend-On-Sea is usually open on Monday: 08:00 - 20:00, Tuesday: 08:00 - 20:00, Wednesday: 08:00 - 20:00, Thursday: 08:00 - 20:00, Friday: 08:00 - 20:00, Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00. Its Sunday opening hours are: 10:00 - 16:00. Guests can benefit from 1 facility such as Click+Collect.
Other brands in vicinity are Pets at Home in Southend-on-Sea - only 0.02 miles away, B&M Stores in B&M SOUTHEND - about 0.03 miles away, McDonald's in Southend 3 - at a distance of 0.04 miles, Sports Direct in Southend - about 0.05 miles away and Argos in Southend Airport Business Park - at a distance of 0.05 miles.


The international compensation system of victims of road traffic accidents is celebrating its 60th Anniversary. The Green Card System facilitates the flow of cross border road traffic in Europe and guarantees the compensation of domestic victims of accidents caused by foreign motorists.
Every year, more than 500,000 accidents occur in Europe between motorists originating from different countries of the Green Card System.
If you have an accident in your home country, which was caused by a vehicle registered abroad, you can settle your claim via the Green Card System. You can address your claim to your national Motor Insurers' Bureau which will settle the claim according to your national legislation. In turn, it will exercise its recourse right against the insurer of the liable motorist.
The Green Card System was founded in 1949 on the basis of Recommendation No.5 adopted by the Working Party on Road Transport of the Inland Transport Committee of the United Nations (Economic Commission for Europe).
Today the Green Card System has 46 members which are mainly all European countries as well as some countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea and Iran, for historical reasons. Russia has recently joined the Green Card System.
Thanks to the Green Card System, any motorist driving a vehicle registered in one of these 46 countries is released from the obligation of taking out a national insurance contract at the border if s/he possesses an international certificate of insurance: the Green Card. This certificate represents insurance covering all liabilities against which insurance is compulsory in the country visited, which could be incurred in that country by the motorist for injury or damage to third parties. The Green Card is accepted without any other formality or cost, as evidence of insurance complying with the compulsory insurance law of the authorities of the country visited.
The issuing of the Green Card has been entrusted by Recommendation N°5 to a government recognised central organisation and established, in each member country, by the insurers: the Motor Insurers' Bureau. However, its distribution among policyholders is entrusted to insurers.
Besides facilitating the crossing of borders, the Green Card System also organises the settlement of claims. The Motor Insurers' Bureau of the country visited is entrusted with the protection of parties being injured by vehicles which are the subject of a Green Card. This Bureau is then authorised, on the basis of the authorisation given to them by the Bureau which issued the Green Card, "to accept service of legal proceedings in respect of any claim". The Bureau can also deal with and settle the claim for the account of the Bureau which provided it. When dealing with a claim, it will take into account the conditions of the insurance policy to the extent that it is compatible with the country's compulsory insurance law. The compensation paid, along with the expenses and fees agreed will be fully reimbursed to the Bureau. To this effect, the governments of those countries which are members of the Green Card System have undertaken not to obstruct the transfer of necessary currency for the settlement of the debts incurred for the handling of claims.
The activities of the individual Motors Insurers' Bureaux are coordinated by the Council of Bureaux, which is located in Brussels. The Council of Bureaux is a non-political, technical body and is the managing organisation for the Green Card System.
With the increase of international road traffic, it became apparent that border controls to check whether a motorist had a valid Green Card was too time consuming and created possible obstacles to the free movement of persons and goods, especially within the framework of the Single Market. For this reason, the Member States of the European Union, Andorra, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein agreed that valid registration plates from those countries substitute the Green Card as sufficient proof of insurance coverage. Consequently for motorists from those 32 countries, the Green Card is no longer a required document when crossing the borders. In all other countries, the Green Card still serves as the international insurance certificate.
Recommendation No. 5 adopted 60 years ago no longer exists as such. Its content now appears in Annex 1 of the Consolidated Resolution on the Facilitation of International Road Transport adopted in 2004 by the UN Road Transport Committee. Nevertheless with a few exceptions, all the basic principles written in Recommendation No.5 remain applicable.


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Brahim's plans to introduce iconic Sarawak dishes in the international market
KUCHING, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Dewina Holdings Sdn Bhd, the manufacturer of Brahim's products, plans to widen its range of Meals Ready To Eat products by featuring iconic fares from the Land of the Hornbills such as kolo mee, Sarawak laksa, and Dabai fried rice for the international market.
Brahim's Dewina Group executive chairman Datuk Seri Ibrahim Ahmad said the company is prepared to collaborate with any Sarawak agency in research and development (R&D), especially for extending the traditional dishes' shelf life.
"One of the problems associated with local food items is their shelf life which may be limited to one or two days. However, if their shelf life could be extended to two years through R&D efforts, the products can penetrate the international market," he told a press conference after the launch of Brahim's Outdoor programme's Sarawak edition today.
Brahim's Outdoor, first launched in the peninsula in November 2017 as part of Brahim's Dewina Group's corporate social responsibility initiative, is being expanded to East Malaysia, with Sarawak being the first destination. Its objectives, among others, include promoting Brahim's ready-to-eat meals to a new target audience embracing active outdoor lifestyles such as mountain climbing, jungle trekking and camping.
Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) chief executive officer Sharzede Salleh Askor, citing the example of the Sarawak laksa which has achieved international recognition, said a Brahim's product based on such heritage food should also focus on the quality aspect and taste authenticity.
"We have to ensure that the quality and real taste of Sarawak laksa are featured, just as what STB has been promoting globally. I look forward to seeing STB collaborate with Brahim's not only in the food sector but also in terms of sustainability," she said.
Brahim's has more than 70 stock keeping units (product items) including kampung-style fried rice, biryani mutton rice, biryani chicken rice and coconut milk rice (nasi lemak). Its products have been exported to markets such as Japan, Australia, Europe and the United States.
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"The Feb Gilman show show went great. Aaron Cometbus played the first half of the set on drums then Antonio finished.
It was fun. I'm starting to book our next tour for May/June now so if interested bands , clubs etc. get in touch now, we'd appreciate it... the proposed route will head north towards Vancouver, then across the great plains states, We'll be in Boston by June 1st and then eventually south including tennessee and north carolina, florida, colorado, new mexico etc...."
click to see full size new member pic featuring current bassist Buzz, new drummer Antonio and 2nd guitarist Matt.
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Summer 2000, the band took to the road and attempted to play the big R.A.T.M/Ozomatli gig near the Staples Center during the Democratic Convention in late August.
In late 1999 Shotwell played a generator show at the WTO in Seattle .( Ed Note: I of course couldn't make it to any of these shindigs because I was either busy working here in the Mission's Multimedia Gulch for an evil global entertainment empire, or gambling away my capitalist pig dollars along the sunny Redneck Riviera...c'est la vie).
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The record itself is a glorious split with the defunct band Miami and features songs recorded by various Shotwell line-ups over the last couple years. The thorough booklet put together by Miami's Iggy Scam and the gang is a worthy souvenir in itself even without the rocking tunes.
The vinyl was released by No Records, Paul Barger's tiny Berkeley Based Label that recently dissolved after 4.5 years, ( read about it at this link .
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Elon Musk throughout his career has overcome a number of hurdles and has proved many people wrong time and again. So, it was obvious a company founded by him will have similar qualities; that's the case for SpaceX, Musk's space transport services company.
Even after multiple failed attempts, SpaceX is again planning to launch the Falcon 9. The company will be launching the rocket again on June 19, 2015.
The company's first attempt to launch the Falcon 9 was not successful due to a fiery explosion. The following attempt got scrapped due to bad weather conditions. The third attempt, although not successful, was the closest the company ever got to its goal; it ended last Tuesday when the rocket couldn't survive a harsh landing.
Musk, in one of his tweets following the event, wrote that the Falcon 9 met an accident in spite of landing safely as it couldn't handle the excess lateral velocity. Musk has also informed that the droneship hasn't been destroyed completely and will require minor repairs to get back in shape.
The attempts by SpaceX have been the topic of discussion for many; so much so that even a parody video has been published on YouTube that describes how bad luck is causing troubles for people at SpaceX.
While most people are talking about the company's failure in landing the rocket, many are forgetting that it has already launched an extremely important mission into the ISS (International Space Station) successfully.
Around 4,300 lb of supplies have been inbound to the international space station. The robotic arm of the ISS will be grabbing the Dragon capsule today at 7 am EDT. Following the successful docking, the crew will be unloading the supplies.
Today's itinerary also includes delivery of quite a few experiments into the ISS. A large share of those experiments focuses on the much talked about one-year-stay mission by Scott Kelly. One of the most significant experiments would be investigation of bone cells of mice; experiments will also take place to find out the process of fluid movement within the body.
These studies will help NASA officials who keep on searching for ways of negating effects of microgravity of its astronauts.
The first portion of this article is a wildly misleading description of actual events. Every single Falcon 9 mission has been successful. The secondary goal of recovering the first stage is closer to success than any other attempt by any other group in history. Shame on the author for trying to gain readership through fantastical/ inaccurate claims and/or portrayals.
I agree Glu2 and Mike Fleagle, Space X has been very successful to date. Elon Musk even said somewhere that he expected some failures with the landing system for the reusable rocket. It's brand new technology and is pretty wild to watch a rocket landing itself. My hat is off to Musk's vision and determination. If it wasn't for Space X, we'd still be relying on the Russians at 70 million something a launch. I'm glad this is not a printed article, it wouldn't be worth the paper it was printed on!
As mentioned, there's some factual inaccuracies here. Particularly with regard to Falcon 9's launches. Also, did the author actually watch the parody video? It wasn't reflective of SpaceX's charmed at all.


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With All Eyes on Kim-Trump Summit, An Imminent False Flag Chemical Attack is Predicted in Syria
Jay Syrmopoulos June 13, 2018
Moscow, Russia – The Russian Ministry of Defense has warned that it has credible intelligence that United States special forces are assisting the western-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) in preparation of an orchestrated "chemical attack provocation" involving chlorine gas to be staged in the Deir ez-Zor province in an effort to precipitate another round of U.S.-led strikes against Assad government forces and facilities meant to bolster a planned FSA offensive on eastern bank of the Euphrates River.
"Our intelligence confirmed by three independent Syrian sources says that commanders of the so-called 'Free Syrian Army', backed by the American Special Forces operators, are preparing a serious provocation involving chemical warfare agents in Deir ez-Zor province," Russian Ministry of Defense Spokesman Igor Konashenkov said in a statement released on Monday.
According to the MoD, FSA militants will reportedly use chlorine cylinders to simulate another chemical attack against civilians and provoke Western airstrikes on Syrian's government forces, according to Konashenkov.
"To imitate yet another 'chemical attack by the regime against peaceful civilians', the rebels brought canisters filled with chlorine," the statement read.
In what would essentially be a repeat of the alleged chemical attack in Douma on April 7, the false flag chemical attack operation, which would be blamed on the Assad government, and dutifully reported as an "Assad gas attack on his own people" in Western mass media, will then serve as a pretext for a more fierce round of western airstrikes against Syrian governmental targets. The attacks would have the explicit aim of seriously deteriorating the Syrian Army's offensive capabilities, while dangerously risking direct confrontation with Russia.
"After being published in western media a staged video is set to initiate a missile strike on Syria's state facilities by the US-led coalition and justify an offensive operation by militants against Syrian governmental forces on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River," Konashenkov said, adding that Russia's Defense Ministry warns that the use of such provocations for destabilization of the environment on the Syrian territory is unacceptable.
It is important to point out that such a warning does not mean that it will actually happen, nor that it will happen like Russia predicts. However, this is not the first time the Russian state has made such a prediction.
Prior to the alleged chemical attack in Douma on April 7th, Russia's Chief of the General Staff of Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, warned on March 13 that Syrian rebels were preparing to use chemical weapons— to be blamed on the Syrian government— as a justification for U.S. strikes on Damascus.
At the time Gerasimov presciently said the U.S. planned to accuse the Syrian government of using chemical weapons, thus justifying a potential attack on Syrian government facilities in the Syrian capital of Damascus, which is exactly what seems to have taken place.
After the Douma incident, critically acclaimed war reporter Robert Fisk visited the Damascus suburb and published a stunning account of the alleged chemical attack on April 7, which included testimony from a doctor who works at the hospital featured in the widely circulated video purported to be the aftermath of a Syrian government chemical strike.
In an exclusive first-hand report for the Independent, Fisk, who has twice won the British Press Awards' Journalist of the Year prize and is a seven-time winner of the British Press Awards' Foreign Correspondent of the Year, reported:
This is the story of a town called Douma, a ravaged, stinking place of smashed apartment blocks–and of an underground clinic whose images of suffering allowed three of the Western world's most powerful nations to bomb Syria last week. There's even a friendly doctor in a green coat who, when I track him down in the very same clinic, cheerfully tells me that the "gas" videotape which horrified the world– despite all the doubters–is perfectly genuine.
War stories, however, have a habit of growing darker. For the same 58-year old senior Syrian doctor then adds something profoundly uncomfortable: the patients, he says, were overcome not by gas but by oxygen starvation in the rubbish-filled tunnels and basements in which they lived, on a night of wind and heavy shelling that stirred up a dust storm.
Stunningly, a boy who was seen in footage widely shared on social media, and purported to be a victim of the alleged Douma "chemical attack," as well as medical staff from the hospital, testified at a Russia-backed conference at The Hague.
"We were at the basement and we heard people shouting that we needed to go to a hospital. We went through a tunnel. At the hospital they started pouring cold water on me," the boy told the press conference, gathered by Russia's mission at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague.
Muwaffak Nasrim, a paramedic who was working in emergency care, testified that the hospital received people who suffered from smoke and dust asphyxiation on the day of the alleged attack, but that the panic seen in footage provided by the White Helmets was caused mainly by people shouting about the alleged use of chemical weapons. No patients, however, displayed symptoms of chemical weapons exposure, he said.
Former Congressman Ron Paul, in the wake of the Douma incident, argued that it made no logical sense for Assad to order a gas attack and called the accusations a telltale sign of a false flag attack meant to provide justification for the U.S. military to maintain a presence in Syria.
"An incident will occur and somebody will get blamed and it's usually a false flag," said Paul.
"Right now, recently, it's all been in Syria, 'Assad did it! Assad did it!'" explained the former congressman. "No proof at all."
"The way the people that perpetuate these false flags [sic] say that Assad is gassing his own people, at the same time, he's winning the war and the people are flocking back in to go to the territories that he has returned to the government of Syria," explained Paul. "But, nevertheless, he's out there gassing his own people, which makes no sense whatsoever and fewer and fewer people are believing this."
It seems another Douma false flag scenario may be imminent. Thankfully, Ron Paul is correct; "fewer and fewer people are believing this!" Stay vigilant!
About Jay Syrmopoulos
Jay Syrmopoulos is a geopolitical analyst, freethinker, and ardent opponent of authoritarianism. He is currently a graduate student at the University of Denver pursuing a masters in Global Affairs and holds a BA in International Relations. Jay's writing has been featured on both mainstream and independent media - and has been viewed tens of millions of times. You can follow him on Twitter @SirMetropolis and on Facebook at SirMetropolis.


Watkins Glen International has partnered with Eternal Fan to launch a Fan Memories program for loyal supporters of The Glen to etch their name into history at their favorite track. This new program will allow fans to purchase and customize bricks that will make up the base of a one-of-a-kind statue, located in the heart of the infield near the Pyramid store, depicting the outline of the historic road course. Don't miss your opportunity to forever be a part of Watkins Glen International racing history.
Thank you very much for the Eternal Fan Certificate - it looks beautiful! I also wish to thank you for each wonderful experience that I have at Watkins Glen International. Your effort to make and keep the venue what it is has been impeccable. I feel that WGI is the finest venue in all of motorsports, easy to understand why it's voted as such year after year.
The Glen really is a home away from home for me, it's woven into my internal fabric. It's my fiber, so to speak. I always look forward to the entertaining racing, sunshine, activities, unique food, and wonderful hospitality at each event that you and your staff bring to the grid. Please take a bow. I've been coming since 2009, and can't wait to work Lap 11 with you guys this summer!
Lastly, just know that you'll always have an eternal fan and loving brother here. It's a joy to share race weekends with you, I'll be coming until my last breath. Have a wonderful day and weekend, see you soon! Keep that throttle down!


The Mitchell U11 Dr Kurt Eickmeier Family Dentistry soccer team capped an 18-game win streak with a convincing 8-0 win in Tavistock last Thursday, concluding a remarkable season.
On a beautiful summer Saturday in Goderich July 29, the St. Columban U11 Celtic boys team claimed the North Huron Soccer league championship.
The St. Columban U9 girls soccer team went undefeated this season finishing first in their league, posting a record of nine wins and two ties.
Balance offensively and defensively helped pave the way for the Mitchell Lockhart Funeral Home U13 soccer team to the league Inter-county tournament championship July 22 in Kintore.
It's common to see young athletes leave their home town in search of finding a more competitive team or league to play in.
Under rainy skies on Aug. 13, St. Columban U13 girls battled Goderich for the North Huron Soccer League championship in Brussels.
A strong defensive semi-final game by the U18 St. Columban girls squad would end in a 3-2 victory on Aug.
On Saturday Aug. 6, the St. Columban U15 girls soccer team traveled to Goderich to finish off their season.
The Mitchell McNain TV & Communications 15U soccer team recently won the 'B' league championship.
On July 28th, the U13 St. Columban boys challenged Clinton for the "A" championship of the North Huron Soccer League.


Yamethin, town, central-northern Myanmar (Burma), occupying a high point on the central plain. For centuries it was an important junction on the caravan trade route between the Shan region to the east and Myingyan, 90 miles (145 km) northwest, on the Irrawaddy River. Modern Yamethin, a municipality since 1888, has railway workshops and is irrigated by the Kyeni Tank (reservoir), built in the 11th century, to the southeast. It is linked by road and railway to Yangon (Rangoon) and Mandalay. The surrounding area produces rice, sugarcane, corn (maize), and millet. Pop. (1983) 23,055.


Avery Dennison, L'Oréal Australia, and Wasteflex are collaborating on a recycling programme to deliver zero waste to landfills.
QLM Label Makers has opened the doors on a new purpose-built facility in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The AUD$1.5million facility located in Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh, combines digital and conventional label printing equipment as well as a range of equipment targeted specifically to the garment industry, one of Cambodia's largest industries.
Xaar will give a presentation on its market-leading Xaar 1003 printhead at an upcoming open house event held by Dantex Group. The aim of the event is to demonstrate why digital label press technologies are the future of the labelling industry.
Flint Group is again looking to celebrate best-in-class print production with its 14th Annual Print Awards for its worldwide customers.
UPM Raflatac has announced the launch of its new PE 65 film label stock range in the EMEIA market, the company's thinnest squeezable films to-date and the thinnest PE label produced for the home and personal care market.
UK based Firstan Limited piloted a newly developed interface between the Esko Automation Engine Connect and the EFI Radius software applications.
Swiss based Rondo AG, part of the international Korber Group in Hamburg, is conducting the first beta test in pharmaceutical packaging in the world with the Heidelberg Primefire 106.
Managing its own circular-economy for process and supply-chain waste, Coveris' recycling facility has received the top environmental honour at this year's annual FINAT European Label Forum and Recycling Awards.
Avery Dennison has announced the appointment of Pascale Wautelet as the Global Vice President of Research and Development (R&D) for its Label and Graphic Materials group, effective immediately.
IIMAK will introduce iiColor Match for thermal transfer ribbons (TTR) at Labelexpo Americas, September 25-27 in Rosemont, Illinois. This new service innovation enables label converters to supply brand owners with thermal transfer ribbons in any exact colour match. Key to this new program is fast turnaround and low minimum orders — all provided as a free service without development charges.


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SZD-14 Jaskółka M – polski, jednomiejscowy szybowiec eksperymentalny zaprojektowany w Szybowcowym Zakładzie Doświadczalnym w Bielsku-Białej.

Historia
Na podstawie drugiego prototypu SZD-8-2 Jaskółka (SP-1223) powstał szybowiec SZD-14 Jaskółka M (nazywany "Motylkiem"), w którym zastosowano usterzenie motylkowe Rudlickiego. Konstruktorem był inż. Władysław Okarmus a projekt prowadził mgr inż. Tadeusz Kostia. Celem eksperymentów było sprawdzenie własności statecznika motylkowego. W związku z tym, tak został on zaprojektowany, żeby można było regulować kąt jego wzniosu.

Szybowiec został oblatany przez Adama Dziurzyńskiego w 23 lipca 1954 r. Próby wypadły pozytywnie, chociaż w jednym z lotów doszło do ukręcenia ogona z usterzeniem i tylko doskonałe opanowanie pilotażu i zimna krew pilota uratowały szybowiec. Na podstawie lotów wykonanych na Jaskółce M stwierdzono, że usterzenie motylkowe daje wiele poważnych korzyści. Opór usterzenia maleje, zmniejsza się bowiem o około 25% wielkość powierzchni oraz redukuje się opór interferencyjny przez zmniejszenie liczby powierzchni z trzech do dwóch. Start w wysokiej trawie jest dużo łatwiejszy i mniej niebezpieczny. Do cech ujemnych zaliczyć trzeba większe obciążenie skręcające tyłu kadłuba oraz bardziej skomplikowany w stosunku do normalnego napęd.

Na "Motylku" poza konkursem startował w II Szybowcowych Mistrzostwach Polski Stanisław Wielgus zajmując w ogólnej punktacji 18 miejsce.

Konstrukcja
Jednomiejscowy średniopłat o konstrukcji drewnianej o zakrytej kabinie.

Skrzydło dwudzielne, jednodźwigarowe, trapezowe, pokryte w całości sklejką. Lotki szczelinowe, dwudzielne, różnicowe, kryte płótnem. W części przykadłubowej skrzydła znajdują się klapy szczelinowe. Mogą one być blokowane w położeniach odpowiadających wychyleniom 0°, 9°, 17°, 25°. Hamulce aerodynamiczne płytkowe. Na końcu skrzydła kroplowa podpórka.

Kadłub konstrukcji półskorupowej o przekroju owalnym kryty sklejką, a w miejscach powierzchni nierozwijalnych laminatem. Z przodu i dołu kadłuba zamocowano zaczepy przedni i dolny.

Usterzenie motylkowe o konstrukcji drewnianej.

Podwozie składało się ze szczątkowej płozy drewnianej, w okolicy środka ciężkości półschowane kółko służące do startu i lądowania, z tyłu kadłuba znajdowała się metalowa płoza.

Bibliografia
 Andrzej Błasik, Andrzej Glass, Stanisław Madeyski (praca zbiorowa), Konstrukcje lotnicze Polski Ludowej, Wydawnictwa Komunikacji i Łączności, 1965.

Linki zewnętrzne
 SZD-14x Jaskółka M
 SZD-14x "Jaskółka M" ("Motylek"), 1954
 Fotograficzny Rejestr Szybowców

Szybowce SZD

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Imperial Oil reports fourth-quarter loss, revenue down from year ago
February 2, 2018 Editor
CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. reported a loss in its latest quarter as it was hit by non-cash charges related to its Horn River development and the Mackenzie gas project.
The company said Friday it lost $137 million or 16 cents per share in its fourth quarter.
The results included a $289-million charge related to Horn River and a $277-million hit associated with the Mackenzie gas project which it cancelled late last year.
The loss for the quarter compared with a profit of $1.44 billion or $1.70 per share a year earlier when it had a gain of $988 million or $1.16 per share on the sale of its retail sites.
Total revenue and other income amounted to $8.08 billion, down from $8.44 billion in the fourth quarter of 2016.
For the full year, Imperial reported a profit of $490 million or 58 cents per share on $29.42 billion in revenue. That compared with a profit of profit of $2.17 billion or $2.55 per share on $27.35 billion in revenue in 2016.
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Salford's first comedy club for kids (and their invited guests/handlers…) crashes into Ordsall Hall with its usual jokes, sketches, quizzes and mayhem!
From the first sketch to the final joke competition, Funny Looking Kids: Comedy Club is a rag tag bag of tomfoolery and nonsense, chaos and cacophony, silliness and stupidity.
This club offers comedy for kids with an alternative twist. Featuring some of Liverpool's best character comedians and mirth wranglers.
Comedy Club suitable for ages 7 years +.
Car parking charges are £2.50 for up to 3 hours and £5.50 for 3 - 6 hours. Please note that car park charges apply during the Hall's opening hours (Monday – Thursday 10am – 4pm and Sunday 1 – 4pm). The Hall is very close to the Exchange Quay Metrolink Station on the MediaCityUK / Eccles line. Any bus to Salford Quays on the A5063 stops on Trafford Road (the Copthorne Hotel) leaving a short walk to the Hall.
Please contact the Hall direclty on 0161 872 0251 or email ordsall.hall@scll.co.uk.


If you're a Shopify store owner, you'll be well aware that not every app does what it says on the tin. The interface may be clunky, or you might find that it slows down operations.
So, we've gathered our top five apps, plus a few alternatives, that really make managing your business more efficient.
Most of these apps have similar options already on your laptop or computer. However, these software packages are categorically better and more efficient than the generic options.
Online stores depend on appealing to site users.
A colour picker app simplifies your design process. Build colour palettes and meld advanced colour editing with your current design software packages.
Sip is a great colour picker that is miles ahead of its competitors. Using Sip, you can create different colour palettes, share them with your design program and export them in loads of different ways.
You can attach the colour dock to different screens so it's easy to access and duplicate. Sip allows you to edit different shades, give them names and grab multiple colours at once.
Sip's snapshot feature lets you quickly go back through your colour inspirations.
Please note: Sip is only available for Mac.
A clipboard history app lets you access your history of copied text, images and files.
Computers tend to have basic clipboard history software pre-installed. However, the clipboard erases its history each time you reboot your computer.
Paste is what's known as a cloud clipboard. It automatically collects and organises all copied content.
The unlimited history capacity makes Paste a valuable friend. And, with Paste's intelligent search function, you can find things in a flash.
Although it's a simple enough concept, you'd be surprised how much time it saves. You can often spend the better part of a day looking for a file.
Another aspect that makes Paste stand out is the pinboards. Using pinboards, you can organise snippets that you frequently use for quick access.
If you're an Apple user, you can set Paste to automatically sync to iCloud so you can use it seamlessly across devices.
Please note: Paste is only available on Mac and iOS.
Emails have their place and function. I'm not about to diss them. However, they don't always integrate well into projects that require input from a team.
Using consumer apps for business communications is a risky undertaking for security reasons. Combining media can be a great way for teams to communicate.
Droplr is an advanced and innovative file sharing app and makes sharing screenshots, screencasts and files a breeze. It's great when an app can handle a couple of your business' needs.
For an app to get a thumbs up from us here at Elkfox, it's got to do it well.
Droplr is an excellent communication tool that gives you multiple options to get your thoughts across with simplicity and ease.
Droplr provides different plans, Lite, Pro and Enterprise, to fit your store's needs.
We use Droplr here at Elkfox, as it provides the best user experience in its category. However, another excellent competitor in the market is CloudApp.
CloudApp prides itself on being an easy-to-use screen recorder. You can shoot videos, webcam recordings, GIFs and screenshots annotations straight to the cloud.
This app has a cult following amongst developers and designers who need to relay and get feedback for visual progress quickly. It's extremely useful for businesses striving to accelerate communications; especially in a Shopify store where visual marketing is so crucial to success.
You can even search for images by colour or other visual components.
It's also got secure sharing and control options to make sure that your content gets into the right hands safely.
CloudApp has plan to suit every business, with Free, Pro, Team and Business options. And, it's available across Windows, Mac and Chrome.
Password manager is a self-descriptive term. A lot of people don't lose passwords anymore because they recycle the same one multiple times. This can lead to a security nightmare.
A password manager helps you create new passwords, keep them safe and hand them over whenever you need them.
Using Dashlane, you'll never lose another password again. Your store's data and financial information deserve reliable online protection, and you can sleep easy knowing they're locked up all safe and sound.
Dashlane has a lot going for it. Their in-app integration auto fills passwords so that you don't have to flit between apps.
Provides you with VPN for WI-Fi. If you're working in a coffee shop or any place with public Wi-Fi, it's good to use a VPN (virtual personal network) to keep private data private.
Dashlane is available for Mac, Windows, iOS, Android as well as multiple browsers including Chrome, Safari and Firefox.
Whilst we love using Dashlane, there are other alternatives out there. 1Password is another excellent password manager on the slightly more expensive side.
A similar app to Dashlane is 1Password. 1Password helps to keep your company safe online, and has a clean, simple interface. Like Dashlane, it also has in-app integration.
It's the more expensive option and is more suited to family use than Dashlane.
However, if you travel a lot, 1Password may very well be the right app for you. Its travel mode enables restricted access to passwords across all devices so no one, not even law enforcement agencies at border checks, can access this information.
A DBMS is a system software for creating and managing databases. It's all about organising that data, so it doesn't become a big tangle that ends up bottlenecking operations!
What were your bestsellers last quarter?
What product colours does the supplier provide?
What time is the client meeting scheduled?
It provides you with a stable and scalable way to increase your store's data management potential without costing you a fortune.
We are fond of Airtable here at Elkfox, and it is a key app to our own operations.
Using Airtable, you can edit, collaborate and comment in real time.
It's handy adding checkboxes, long notes or any sort of attachment and knowing Airtable won't spew it back out. Seriously, it can handle everything you throw into it!
The interface is very slick and user-friendly. The intelligent linking creates a flow of ideas that gets the entire team clued in much quicker than with other platforms we've tested.
Airtable is integrated with a lot of apps which speeds up projects and lets you get the most out of your toolkit.
There is so much technology you can use to maximise your store's productivity, it's overwhelming. It can be difficult to know what exactly your business needs to succeed.
Lucky for you, our goal on our blog is to research the latest technology and report back with expert advice! If you're looking for more information on any of our favourite apps, feel free to get in touch with us.


Tortorella espoused the micro focus that has been the Rangers' calling card all season following the 2-1 win in Game 3.
Wednesday night's triple-overtime epic in Washington was one of the all-time great contests in Rangers' franchise history.
Yet, head coach John Tortorella espoused the micro focus that has been the Rangers' calling card all season following the 2-1 win in Game 3 that put the Blueshirts up by that same margin in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
"It's a win for us. [I] don't want us to get carried away," Tortorella said in a conference call Thursday afternoon.
The Rangers had Thursday off to recuperate from the 114:41 epic. Game 4 is Saturday afternoon at the Verizon Center. It will air on NBC (12:30 p.m.).
Tortorella dismissed the notion that the win could bring the already-unified Rangers closer together.


HELPING OUT: Brown lends a hand to Woodbridge fourth-grader Jordan Buttie.
HERE'S HOW YOU DO IT: Brown's husband, Nong Suon, helps Kevin (left) and Jonah (right).
GOING OVER DIRECTIONS: Brown delivers instructions to the Artbots participants.
Brown put up signs with the words "Conductor," "Power Source," and "Switches," and she instructed them to find each of these pieces. Sifting through their kits, everyone found a battery, pair of wires and a miniature motor. Brown called back their attention for the next step, connecting their battery and motor.
"What kind of animal does this?" asked Brown, clamping her hands together.
"A crab," "a snapping turtle," "an alligator," many of the children said at once.
The Cranston Public Library system holds many events, all for various ages, but Brown said she thought it would be important to focus on electrical and mechanical skill sets in Saturday's workshop.
With careers in fields of computer science or electrical engineering growing rapidly, it is important to get younger children involved in learning about these skills. Cranston libraries have become a center for teaching those skills.
"The kids are learning something, I'm learning something, and the parents are learning something," said Branch Librarian Stefanie Blankenship.
Once the battery and motor were connected, the next step was to tape markers to an upside down plastic cup creating "legs" for it to stand on. Finally they placed a cork on their motor to exaggerate the movement of the "Artbot," creating a "wacky" pattern as it vibrated around their sheet of paper drawing on the page.
After the workshop, the children signed their "Artbot" design and brought it home with them, along with a greater understanding of robotics and technological terminology. While this past Saturday's workshop focused on technological learning, the Cranston Public Library holds events that focus on a wide range of topics.
Many of the children who attended the "Artbot" workshop also attend other events at the Oak Lawn Branch of the library. Natalie Battista, in the second grade at Glen Hills, and fourth-grader at Woodbridge Elementary Jordan Buttie are both members of the "Books and Breakfast" program at the library branch.
"Books and Breakfast" meets once a month, on Saturday mornings, and children ranging from kindergarten through middle school gather to discuss the books they're reading, and eat breakfast.
According to Brown, the Cranston Public Library received a legislative grant from State Sen. Hanna Gallo. Before receiving the grant, Library Director Ed Garcia submitted a plan featuring proposed budgets, timelines and descriptions of what the library planned use the grant money for.
Funding from the grant is also being used to renovate the Children's Room at the Cranston Public Library's Central location on Sockanosset Cross Road. Those renovations are currently underway.


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Willing Captive
Title: Willing Captive
Author: Belle Aurora
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services
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Cliffhanger: No
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***Author Note: This is NOT a dark romance***
Delilah "Lily" Flynn is used to her drab existence. Lily's been living it for twenty two years.
Her boring life is suddenly turned on its head when she's rudely kidnapped from her bedroom.
Or so she thinks.
Nox Taylor is far too high up in his field to be assigned a babysitting job.
There's nothing more he wants than to complete his mission so he can be rid of the smartass tomboy, Lily.
Day after day, Nox watches Lily and her strange ways. She's unlike any woman he's ever met.
Getting close to the girl is purely for her own protection…right?
Lily never imagined she'd make her first real friends in captivity.
What lengths would she go through to keep them?
I have to thank the author on this one. If she hadn't put that warning in her blurb ("this is NOT a dark romance"), I never would've read this. I would've assumed by the cover and the title that this was either some kind of 50 shades, BDSM thing or something dark and gritty. I don't do dark anymore, folks. I get enough dark from real life, The Walking Dead and The 100. Frankly, I just don't need it in my romance novels. But because the author had a psychic moment and decided to warn me not to judge a book by its cover and title, I was able to enjoy this little gem of a romantic comedy/light romantic suspense.
I was fully prepared to dislike Lily. In many books where the plot hinges on the hero protecting the heroine (particularly a young heroine), the heroine often displays symptoms of TSTL (too stupid to live) syndrome. Can't even count the number of heroines I've read about who run from their protectors because "he can't tell me what to do" (*heroine stomps foot like an over-indulged toddler*), even though there's a stalker/serial killer/gang member/mafia hitman after her. That didn't happen with Lily. True, she had one escape attempt, but that was before she knew the whole story of who the hero was and what he was protecting her from. At that point in the story, she really had no idea she in danger from anyone other than the dude who'd just kidnapped her, so I couldn't fault her for that attempt. I most likely would've done the same thing in her place. Hell, she was even spunky enough to learn some self-defense moves from her protector, so I was pleasantly surprised by how supremely likeable Lily was. It helps tremendously that her inner dialogue is often laugh-out-loud funny.
"I swear this guy must've been conceived through backdoor action. There's no way being that much of an asshole is natural.."
Nox was everything a romance hero needs to be (in my humble opinion, at least): strong, self-assured, slightly befuddled by the heroine, and toeing the line between romantic and dirty in the bedroom. His confidence was sexy as hell. I'd let him, um, guard me anytime.
But this book isn't just laughs and hot sex (though there's plenty of both). There are also tons of beautiful moments. The fact that they aren't overly flowery or dramatic makes them all the more powerful.
"I never realized how much I hate my life. Not until he showed me beautiful."
"Doesn't matter where you are, baby. I'll come for you. I'll come for you."
All in all, this book was the perfect storm of romance novels: well-written with likeable, engaging characters, plenty of laughs mixed in with sexy times and enough heartfelt, heart-melting moments to engage even the most cynical reader. In short: it's a winner, folks. Get thee to thy Kindles immediately.
Does this book contribute to or help crush the romance stigma?
Does it come dangerously close to fitting into the "romance novels are unrealistic" part of the myth? Maybe. But it's so well-written I don't mind, and neither will you. The romance between the main characters feels genuine, even if the plot is sometimes a little farfetched.
Other reading suggestions
For light-hearted, funny "protector" reads, try Jennifer Crusie's Getting Rid of Bradley and Rachel Gibson's Sex, Lies and Online Dating. For a funny "captive" story, try Christie Craig's Divorced, Desperate and Delicious. If you're into dark and twisted "captive" stories, try Skye Warren and Annika Martin's Prisoner. (Note about Prisoner: when I say it's dark, I mean it's DARK. Dubious consent and true captivity are involved. It's beautifully written and sexy, though, with a happy ending.) For a darker "protector" story, try Predator by Michelle Horst. (Note about Predator: this one should include trigger warnings for rape. The hero is not involved in the rape, though. Thank God.)


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SBP to hold webinar on women's financial inclusion tomorrow
By APP
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will hold a webinar on "Consultative Launch of Banking on Equality policy: Reducing the Gender Gap in Financial Inclusion" on Monday to initiate a national dialogue on women's financial inclusion.
The webinar, scheduled to start at 17.30 hours, will be shown live on State Bank's Facebook page.
It aims to promote awareness about the significance of women's financial inclusion and to hold discussions among distinguished international thought leaders to find practical solutions to give a boost to women's financial inclusion in the country.
SBP Governor, Dr Reza Baqir, will host the consultative launch of the Banking on Equality policy with introductory presentation on the policy by SBP Deputy Governor Sima Kamil, followed by a high level panel discussion around women's financial inclusion.
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The panel members would include Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) Director Princess Zahra Aga Khan, Ceyla Pazarbasioglu from IMF and Dr Reza Baqir, while Dr Anita Zaidi from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) will moderate the discussion.
Women's access to financial and economic opportunities is essential for sustainable and inclusive economic growth. However, women in Pakistan are disproportionately under-served by the financial system. Only 18pc of adult women have an active bank account against 51pc.
For addressing the gender disparities, State Bank of Pakistan has adopted a medium-term national target of 20 million active women bank accounts by 2023 under National Financial Inclusion Strategy. The target will be achieved through the launch of a policy to reduce the gender gap in financial inclusion titled Banking on Equality, which aims to promote women financial inclusion in the country.
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After London Protest, Indians Unite To Clean High Commission Premises
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The Indian community has also alerted the authorities to another demonstration likely to be held by Pakistan protesters on September 14.
WorldWritten by Radhika IyerUpdated: September 08, 2019 9:10 am IST
Members of the Indian community cleaning up the Indian High Commission premises.
With gloves on and mops out, High Commissioner Ruchi Ghanshyam indulged in diplomacy of another kind as she led officials and members of the diaspora in cleaning the premises of the Indian High Commission at London on Saturday. The building was vandalised by Pakistan supporters on September 3 during a protest against New Delhi's decision to scrap Jammu and Kashmir's special status and bifurcate it into two distinct union territories last month.
"This is so hurtful. It's like an attack on our home, our mother, and that's why I'm here to clean it up," said Rashmi Mishra, who resides in London.
Two people have already been arrested by the Metropolitan Police on the basis of CCTV footage that showed protesters throwing eggs, stones and tomatoes at the structure. Inam Ul Haq, a resident of Birmingham, has been identified as the brains behind the demonstration.
"This is India's response. We want to say that we are not intimidated. We always respond to hatred with love," said Ms Ghanshyam, adding that CCTV footage of the incident has been shared with the authorities.
Another protest had turned violent on August 15, when Pakistani supporters allegedly targeted Indian women and children celebrating India's 73rd anniversary of Independence. London Mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the incident.
"This is our culture -- to smile and pay back with love," said Gaurav M, holding an Indian flag. Vinod Tikoo, a fellow Indian also involved in the cleaning exercise, said that the point of the gesture was to show that protests should always be peaceful.
Barricades were put up near Aldwych In the heart of London after the September 3 protests, and the Indian community has sought enhanced security from the metropolitan police. They have also alerted the foreign and commonwealth office as well as the British High Commission in New Delhi about yet another demonstration likely to be taken up on September 14.
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"In a time where good literacy skills are falling and children are becoming cocooned in text speak her books will ensure that they at least know better, and her vocabulary will create a need for a dictionary. For this alone we should make sure she is in our libraries."
It's the 1970s, and Justine Lee lives with her grandfather, 'Pop', by the Murray river in Australia. Pop was in the war and as a result doesn't say much and rarely leaves home – most of what Justine knows of her family history has been learned through listening to Pops talk to his chickens. Justine's mother left her and her father because, Pop told her, Justine was born breech. Dad rarely comes to visit, and when he does Pops tends to be angry; Dad, it seems, is not a nice person. Justine's half-brothers don't like her; her mother's presence means their mother is no longer with Dad. The Lee and Worlley families are no longer friendly with each other. And Justine's friends tell her she smells and should wash her clothes.
The Choke is a stunning look at the life of a neglected child who is trying to live whilst only semi-aware of the odds stacked against her. Looking at four years of Justine's life – the formative time just before the teens and two years into them – it shows how devastating a lack of nurture can be, particularly in the context of the decade Laguna has chosen.
The author sets her story in an area a fair journey – at least on foot – away from the rest of society. This amplifies Justine's familial issues, creating a physical gap that serves well to introduce the fact of the emotional and educational gap between Justine and her peers. Told from Justine's perspective, you are required to read through the lines constantly, but this itself is no hardship – as soon as you've a few pages behind you and have a fair grounding in the situation, there is no need for Laguna to convince you further – Justine's story is such that you're rooting for her very early on. Laguna's focus is on Justine's development, the young girl's slow collation of the bits and pieces of information she receives.
A lot of what Justine doesn't know is down to the simple fact of her age – adults won't explain to her what she's too young to understand; inevitably she hears parts of conversations. But much of Justine's complete innocence is due to her grandfather. Laguna doesn't diagnose with labels, instead she provides everything you need as an adult to work it out – Pops has PTSD from the war – he speaks of the 'Japs' – and as the book continues, the affect his experiences have had on him are shown in increasing detail. Pops seems to have been saved by a friend, the only person he willing goes out to visit. He drinks, smokes, and watches John Wayne films which are such a big part of his day-to-day life that John Wayne's characters become teachers to Justine. He speaks openly only to his chickens. As much as he loves Justine, he is ill-equipped to care for her, neglecting to teach her basic life skills and not watchful enough in terms of her health.
Laguna gives Justine a learning disability that no one in the book recognises. It is easily recognisable here, just as the PTSD is, and its introduction leads into the book's biggest example of the difference between our society today and back in the 1970s: Justine struggles with school work but not one person notices. Well, not one adult person – the sole person who understands Justine's problem and helps her is her friend, Michael, another person Laguna does not label.
In Michael, Laguna has written an incredibly good example of physical disability, in this case Cerebral Palsy, and it is in Michael that Laguna's refusal to label shows itself for the excellent choice it is. By describing characteristics of disability, and dyslexia, and PTSD, without going into diagnoses, Laguna is able to develop her characters as real personalities without any of the stigma or easy stereotyping that another might have fallen into. Laguna shows the diversity of disability and mental illness, putting the person first. Inevitably she also provides information on how to go about treating others – as regular people. Whilst The Choke is not primarily about difference – with what Justine's life consists of, it wouldn't be right if it was – it is an active, excellent, commentary. And that's true both in the context of its period – we get to see the issues people had back then, which is how Justine's inability to read falls through the cracks – as well as examples of life that are of course just as relevant today. It is incredibly, hugely, refreshing.
So the novel isn't primarily about difference and can't be: Justine's life with her Pop is down to the situation of her parents which pervades the entirety of the 250-odd pages. Justine's mother did not leave the home due to her daughter's breech birth – of course. And her father isn't away at work – as it's important to know, he's a violent criminal. Justine doesn't know much about her father except that Pops dislikes him, and her brothers' mother refuses to speak or look at her because of her mother's involvement; she has seen her aunt only once because her aunt does not put up with the abuse she receives for living a happy life away from everyone and because she has a girlfriend. And due to the choices and lives of those older than Justine, Justine is herself a target, though she does not always know it. When she does know, she doesn't know exactly why. This violence and hatred, together with the neglect, culminate to form the ending of the book.
The Choke is an excellent look at abuse, and the cycle through the generations, an example of why things continue and how important it is to look for signs in children beyond the obvious. It's a super look at neuro and physical difference. And it's written in a lovely, easy, language that is quick to read through. Laguna's work has been described as highly original and emphatic. I can't but repeat this.
I received this book for review. It's out in the UK on 28th March, published by Gallic Books.
This one is on my TBR list, thanks for sharing your thoughts.


EZEQUIEL Lavezzi's advisors have urged Napoli not to block a possible move to Liverpool.
The Merseysiders have reportedly enquired about the Argentina striker only to see their advances rebuffed as Napoli look to cling on to the 24-year-old, who is under contract until June 2013.
Lavezzi's advisor Eduardo Rossetto said: "Liverpool's proposal is true.
"(Napoli general director Pierpaolo) Marino has met twice with FIFA agent Pablo Cosentino, who has invited him to set up a meeting in Liverpool or in Naples with the English outfit.
"Ezequiel has tried several times to speak to Marino but he has received no response."
He added: "If Napoli have decided to take this extreme position, so will we.
Lavezzi, who joined Napoli in the summer of 2007, scored seven goals for the Serie A club in the recently-completed season.


While exactly how territorial any dog will prove to be will vary from breed to breed and dog to dog, most dogs display territorial behaviour to some degree, and this is simply an instinctive part of being a dog! Generally we associate territorial behaviour with male dogs more than female dogs, and it is certainly true that males tend to display stronger territorial instincts than females. However, female dogs are also territorial to certain extent too, and regardless of the gender of your dog and whether or not they are neutered, you will generally be able to identify territorial behaviour of some type within your own dog or dogs.
Territorial behaviour in the dog can manifest in a variety of ways, and generally when correctly trained and managed, this does not pose a problem. However, being overly territorial or possessive over the home and family can cause an issue in some cases, so it is important to recognise your dog's own territorial instincts and assess whether or not they are appropriate.
Read on to learn more about dogs and territorial behaviour.
Territorial behaviour in the dog can come in many guises, and some forms are more overt than others! Obvious territorial behaviour may be demonstrated by guarding and patrolling the home and garden to guard against the approach of other dogs or people, and acting as a deterrent to intruders.
Dogs may also be territorial about their family and handlers, and react negatively if another dog or person approaches them, or become clingy and pushy for attention if their human is paying attention to someone else.
Dogs may also be territorial over their possessions; this is known as resource guarding, and may manifest within the home if the dog is possessive about their bed, toys, food or other resources, and responds negatively if another dog, person or pet approaches their things.
Dogs, particularly male dogs, have a reputation for liking to pee on everything, and this is one of the most overt demonstrations of canine territorial behaviour. Urine marking allows the dog to designate the borders of their territory, what is theirs, and provide an indication and warning to other dogs that this space is taken, and not to intrude. Generally, dogs do not scent mark within the home as their homes are unlikely to be impinged upon by strangers, but your garden and common areas that you pass daily when walking your dog are all fair game!
Dogs can display their territorial instincts in many ways, and sometimes, this manifests as aggression. The aggression may be targeted towards other people, dogs or both, and is actually a defensive reaction rather than an aggressive one, as once the perceived potential intruder backs off to a safe distance, the dog will back down and not pursue them.
Territorial aggression may be displayed by common and simple behaviour such as barking at the sound of the doorbell, and assuming that your dog is under control and will stop when you tell them to, this is not generally a problem.
However, if your dog displays aggression such as barking, growling, pursuing another person or dog on their territory or blocking the way of people who have a right to be there (such as the post man) this is obviously an issue.
It is vitally important to deal with overtly territorial behaviour in the dog if this results in aggression, as this behaviour is inappropriate, and potentially dangerous. While it is to be lauded that your dog wishes to protect you and your home, nevertheless, poor training and socialisation are usually the causes of unchecked territorial aggression, and this is something that it is important to tackle.
First of all, review your dog's living situation and see if you can identify any reason why your dog might feel particularly on edge, on guard, or insecure within their home. Are they being subjected to stress, not secure in a routine, or in the middle of any upheaval? It is of course always possible that your dog is simply displaying territorial aggression because this is what they have always done, and they have never had cause to think that this is inappropriate, or been trained out of it.
Once you have addressed any potential trigger factors or issues that might lie at the root of territorial aggression, you will need to take an inclusive approach to re-training your dog. Socialisation is one of the keys to this, to ensure that your dog is generally comfortable with both other dogs and other people, and does not automatically view them as a threat. Then, work on positive reinforcement training with your dog, working to keep their attention diverted when a potential aggression trigger comes near, and giving them treats and praise for keeping their attention on you.
Ignore bad behaviour or remove your dog from the trigger of it, and praise them warmly when they begin to calm down. Over time, your dog should become more amenable to the presence of other dogs and people passing by, and not pose a potential threat to your visitors!
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Pep Lijnders praises Liverpool's response to Thiago Alcantara's positive coronavirus test
Updated / Wednesday, 30 Sep 2020 16:28
'We test immediately when something happens. It's all OK'
Liverpool assistant boss Pep Lijnders feels Thiago Alcantara's positive coronavirus test has highlighted the structure and discipline of the club's testing protocols.
The Reds on Tuesday announced that midfielder Thiago had tested positive for covid-19 and was self-isolating.
When asked about the recent signing from Bayern Munich ahead of Thursday's Carabao Cup fourth-round home clash with Arsenal, Lijnders said: "It shows again that health and family are the most important things in life.
"We wish him a speedy recovery, but I wish everyone who is fighting the virus at the moment a speedy recovery, and hope everything goes well."
When then asked if there was complete confidence with regard to the protocols at Liverpool, Lijnders said: "That's why it is a big compliment to our structure, first and foremost because we have testing in place by the Premier League, but we also do private testing.
"The most important thing is keeping discipline, and we are following these discipline rules, and we test immediately when something happens. It's all OK."
Another player who will not be involved on Thursday is skipper Jordan Henderson, who has been absent since sustaining a knock in the 2-0 win at Chelsea on September 20.
Lijnders said: "Jordan we will re-evaluate on Friday after this game to look if he is ready for (Sunday's Premier League trip to) Villa, at least to train with us."
Liverpool also have Joel Matip and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain unavailable due to injury, and Kostas Tsimikas is sidelined as well having picked up a thigh issue in last week's 7-2 third-round win at Lincoln.
"We thought it would settle but it didn't and he will need a few more days and the international break as well, so he will not be involved in both games," Lijnders said of Tsimikas.
Lijnders has also spoken in support of Liverpool's 19-year-old full-back Neco Williams, who reportedly received online abuse after the Lincoln match.
Lijnders said: "First of all, Neco is a doer, and doers make mistakes. We don't want safe play, a player who doesn't take risks. Our game is based on everyone taking the initiative from each position, and that is what we want.
"One of the most important lessons for each young boy who is coming through, each player, is that it is a weakness if you can get caught up in praise and criticism. I think he dealt with it really well, to be honest. We had players speaking with him, we had our manager speaking with him, and it is also a phase he goes through."
Liverpool host Arsenal again three days on from beating them 3-1 at Anfield in the Premier League, and Lijnders added: "It's a completely different context in which we are going to play this game, and it's a proper win or lose, of course.
"What Mikel (Arteta, the Arsenal manager) installed at Arsenal and what all good teams in Europe and in the Premier League have is a clear identity. So with changing players or whatever, it stays the same. They will try to improve, for sure, but that's the same for us."


I was actually crying when I was standing there in the gardens looking at the sparkling pond with the famous water lilies. Monet is my favorite artist and I have seen many of his works of art at various museums around the world. But to be at the spot that served as his inspiration for his creativity, where he lived and ultimately where he died was powerful indeed.
I am not an artist by any means. In fact I can't even draw a stick man! But I am just as necessary in the process of artistic collaboration because I am a fan, an admirer, a spectator, a paying patron, and enthusiast. We all have our place. I am creative in other ways. I use food as my artistic expression. And like Monet, I hope to bring joy and love through my art. Not everyone has the talent for cooking, and in fact even have trouble boiling water (like drawing a stick man in my world). Thankfully for me my creativity is also part of an artistic collaboration whereby I make a decadent gooey and delicious sticky toffee pudding and someone else can be an enthusiastic admirer! So my friends that is what this blog shall be about….sharing my creativity, my love of cooking, with you!


It has been almost two years since the government has relentlessly tried to control the housing market by constantly tightening mortgage rules and increasing taxes for home purchasers. A quick glimpse at the Greater Vancouver Real Estate market shows that the number of sales are down in comparison to the same time last year, and the housing benchmark prices are lower in many areas in comparison to a few months ago.
In fact, when we look at the stats in more detail, we find that it has only been the luxury single family housing market that has been hit the hardest in terms of declines in both the number of sales and prices! In some cities like West Vancouver, the sales-to-active listing ratio for properties over $5 million dollar is at 2%. For example, only 3 out of 160 single family homes listed and priced at $5 million dollars and higher have been sold in month of February in West Vancouver. The situation is a bit better in Vancouver Westside where this ratio is sitting at 3%. The extent of the negative effects these policies have had on our luxury housing market is clearer when we compare these numbers to February of 2016, when 26 homes priced over $5 million dollars were sold in that month in West Vancouver.
Comparing these numbers in luxury market with the average sales-to-active listing ratios of condominiums being currently at 80% and higher, and the prices of less expensive properties still holding tight or even rising, shows that we have done a great job in slowing down our luxury market and making it more affordable for rich people if it was the plan!!!
In this situation where the housing affordability has not been improved for average people, we should be hopeful that the government has at least been successful in terms of raising more tax money from rich and using it towards helping those in need. The reality of government being able to raise more taxes by increasing taxes is another area of debate, especially considering the sharp decline of sales in luxury market and a sharp drop of total dollar volume of sales as a result!