From your ABC, a site devoted to (mostly) regional arts, though some of us metro types snuck in too.
Pop music from the last five centuries: info and music at PyeSpace.
Lynne Pilbrow's early childhood music education project: does what it says on the tin — I'm certainly having fun recording it!
News of Mike Jackson's tours, books and recordings. And Mike will be able to fix you up with a ukelele of any colour your heart desires. In fact, why not buy several so you can be sure you'll have one to match your current mood?
Australia's Renaissance blokes: a full-range quartet of chaps dedicated to early vocal music. See you at dawn for a quick aubade.
Melbourne's Progressive Broadcasting Service has a series of CD compilations featuring a range of world music: Helen and Ian have a couple of Nordic lullabies on Form 1 Planet of Music: Volume 3.
Lowri has a pioneering series of cellocentric recordings on her own label.
A recent collaboration in which Jenny takes a new look at the traditional music of Australian women. You can listen to The Female Rambling Sailor at Mark Gregory's Australian Folk Song site. Spot the pinking shears.
Canberra's premier pan-celtic party band: darlings of the West Belconnen smart set. You could also go to the Cassidy's Ceili Facebook page.
This will take you straight to my stuff, but do have a wander round this fine resource.
You can hear sample tracks from the CD Wonder Tales of Earth and Sea at Jenni's website.
Information on Australian 'contemporary classical' and 'art music', 'the sort of music that ends up in inverted commas because no-one can find a comfortable way of describing it', jazz, film and experimental music.


Religious Liberty - Does the Catholic Church Have a Role in Public Debate?
As fundamental a right as the right to life itself, today's secular society threatens the freedom of religion. Increasingly pushed out of the public sphere, religion and its institutions are being hampered by a worldview of freedom that compromises basic tenets of Christian belief.
Professor Gerard Bradley and Dr Michael Casey, two expert speakers, highly qualified on this subject, discussed the importance of religious values in public life, and the progress of radical secularism to the detriment of religious liberty at Notre Dame, Sydney.
The Ambrose Centre For Religious Liberty has been established to defend religious freedom as one of the foundations of human rights and a strong, democratic and pluralistic society. It does not believe that every individual, group, cult, sect and organisation is right, or that their beliefs are equally valid or true.


[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1″][vc_column_text]A small group of us had a very important meeting on Thursday – and thank you so much to Emma Jones of Enterprise Nation for helping it to happen.
We met with Jim Harra (Director General of HMRC Business Tax), Ian Stewart (Director of Indirect Tax, HMRC), Mike Cunningham (Senior Policy Advisor, VAT & Excise at HM Treasury) and David Gauke MP (Financial Secretary to the Treasury), as well as a member of the #10 Policy Unit, a representative of Vince Cable's office and many other senior officials.
We are still waiting for official minutes from the meeting, but in the meantime, I know that many of you are patiently waiting for an update. So this article includes some of the key points that were discussed. If any of the attendees spot anything that I have mis-remembered, please let me know and I'll update!
I really want to reassure you that your voices have been heard, and the very senior decision-makers in that room do now understand the magnitude of the challenges we're all facing. We believe that they are committed to finding practical, workable solutions.
The details on how to join VAT-MOSS without losing your UK VAT threshold will be out next week. From the initial comments it sounds pretty sensible and workable. We have asked them to make sure that the guide is written in terms that lay people can understand – without having to hire an accountant.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2″][vc_column_text]The HMRC / Treasury / Minister were genuinely surprised by the depth of feeling about the new EU VAT regulations among the micro business community. We genuinely believe they hadn't understood how many of us there are and how big the administrative and human cost would be of implementing the legislation. They are committed to taking action and want to make sure that it doesn't force any of us to close our doors.
But we need to keep campaigning.
A de minimis level (ideally the £81,000 UK VAT threshold) below which businesses would be exempt from the new EU VAT rules on place of supply for digital services, removing the administrative burden and avoiding tens of thousands of them having to close.
Micro businesses cannot reasonably obtain and check the 3 pieces of 'place of supply' evidence during the purchase process. We therefore ask for an exemption allowing micro businesses to be able to use just the customer's self-declared address as proof, otherwise we will either have to cease trading or break the law.
The details on how to submit VAT-MOSS returns without losing your UK VAT exemption (currently £81k) should be out next week (w/c 8th December). Jim Harra (Director General of Business Tax at HMRC) made it really clear that they had had two options – one that was easy for them, but hard for us, and one that was harder for them, but easier for us. And they chose the latter. They really want to remove the headache from this process and we are hopeful that next week's clarification will be positive news.
You will be able to reclaim your Input Tax (i.e. the VAT on things you have to buy to run your business) based on the percentage of your sales in the non-UK EU, if you're registered for VAT-MOSS. In other words, if 30% of your sales go to non-UK EU, then you'll be able to reclaim 30% of your input tax. Hopefully details on the 'how to' will be out next week.
You no longer have to pre-emptively register for VAT-MOSS in advance of your first post-January-1st non-UK EU sale. You will now be able to register up to the 10th day of the following month. Hopefully this will be confirmed in next week's HMRC document.
It was confirmed by HMRC that the intention is to roll these VAT changes out to cover all products (not just digital services) in the future – perhaps as soon as 2016. So if it doesn't affect your business yet, it will then. The rules and processes that are set now, for digital sales, are those that will apply for all sales in the future. That is why it is ESSENTIAL that we all join in with the campaigning.
It's not that micro businesses don't want to comply with the legislation, it's that we simply can't, without either using 3rd party platforms (who take a big cut) or upgrading to highly techy shopping cart systems. We cannot reasonably capture the required 3 pieces of data for proof of place of supply – we simply don't get given it by the micro-business-level payment processors. So we are faced with the choice of either closing our doors or breaking the law, after 1st January.
Many of the 3rd party platforms, who are legally required to handle the EU VAT accounting on our behalf, have only recently become aware of the changes and will not be ready in time.
The third party platform option often isn't as attractive as it sounds. Not only do some of them take between 30% and 70% of the sale as commission, but they will also have to levy UK VAT on the sale, if you sell within the UK, meaning you effectively lose your UK VAT exemption threshold. The new rules, intended to prevent off-shoring of tax by large multinational resellers (no names mentioned!) could actually end up driving more people to only be able to sell via those companies.
We have been hearing rumours that SOME countries in the EU are allowing businesses below their local VAT threshold to be exempt from the new EU VAT rules. We have asked HMRC and HM Treasury to investigate this as a matter of urgency.
We cited the "Great Olive Oil Crisis of 2013" as setting a precedent where regulations were revisited when it became clear that they would privilege large companies over small businesses because smallest enterprises simply couldn't afford to comply.
Corporate levels of regulation are accidentally being applied to micro biz on the proof of place of supply. HMRC had a genuine belief that the 3 pieces of data were easy for us to collect and that if we couldn't collect them, third party platforms and payment processors would do it all for us.
After Thursday's meeting they know totally understand that this is not the case and that's why we need them to go full-steam-ahead on the 'self-declared address' option.
They can see that the level of errors in VAT allocation for member states would be minuscule, compared to the cost of people going out of business because they can't comply. Hopefully they will successfully lobby and there will be a victory for common sense.
The cost of implementing this legislation for micro businesses is much higher than just the administrative costs. Rosie Slosek, who runs One Man Band Accounting, explained to the Treasury that many of the people who are running micro businesses are using them to stay off benefits – or to be able to work whilst also having young children – or whilst caring for dependent relatives. The potential social cost if these businesses close is much higher than the potential lost VAT revenue.
We also talked about the fact that most micro biz use fixed prices at checkout and won't know how much VAT they should be charging until AFTER the consumer has clicked the 'buy' button. So you don't know if the VAT should be 0% (UK exemption) or 27% (Hungary). You can't add the VAT on after they have started the purchase process, so you would effectively have to accept a whopping 27% cut on your income from a Hungarian sale.
We helped the attendees understand that, whilst some micro businesses are brilliant at the techy stuff, most feel proud if they manage to embed a PayPal 'Buy Now' button into their website – so just imagine how they will react to being told to handle APIs to gather and decode IP addresses.
We raised the issue of conforming with Data Protection legislation and asked the HMRC to investigate whether we would need to register with each of the 28 member states, in order to retain the required proof of place of supply for the requisite 10 years.
The teams at HMRC and the Treasury didn't realise quite how many micro businesses will be affected by these new rules. Their impact assessment estimated that around 40,000 businesses, UK-wide, would need to register for VAT-MOSS. An independent estimate from E-Nation's consultant puts this figure at nearer 250,000.
At the time of the meeting, Andrew Webb (HMRC) confirmed that only about 400 firms have registered for VAT-MOSS so far… With less than 4 weeks to go.
In the UK, we're fortunate in having the 'Mini One-Stop Shop' (MOSS) to help us with the new regs. Lots of EU countries aren't as lucky as us and don't get a MOSS system so will have to register with and pay VAT to each member state individually.
If one of the other member states 'catches' you selling goods to their state without sending over the VAT, for a 'first time offender', the correspondence (and penalties) will be handled via HMRC, rather than you having to become fluent in the accounting terms of another language.
3rd party platforms (i.e. resellers who handle the sale and the e-delivery) will be liable for accounting for the EU VAT on your behalf. BUT many of these companies are tiny – often with only a handful of UK / EU staff – and many of them only found out about the new legislation a couple of weeks ago, with the 'Twitter storm'. It's vital that we keep up the pressure for an exemption for micro businesses, because the 3rd parties won't be able to meet the January 1st deadline.
Although you might think that there has been no publicity about the EU VAT changes, HMRC has been travelling around the UK doing roadshows and seminars for over 18 months. They have had consultation groups and sent out mailings.
BUT they had so far only targeted companies that were already VAT registered, because they genuinely thought this would include the vast majority of businesses affected by the rules.
They now have a clear understanding of how many of us they missed.
We urgently need evidence that other countries are having problems with implementation, too, otherwise it's 27:1 in the EU meeting room, ganging up on the UK.
Most other member states are reporting no issues with the implementation of the legislation.
We will get a de-brief from Mike Cunningham (Treasury) on his EU fiscal attaches meeting last week, this coming Wednesday (10th December). He was going to raise our two appeal points during the meeting.
We are also actively collecting case studies from across Europe of how the new rules will impact your business. Please let me know via the comments if you'd like to submit a case study.
We are also launching a survey to find out, quantitatively, how the legislation will impact micro businesses. I'll let you have the link to it as soon as it's ready (early next week).


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We prepare you for a highly rewarding career in mental health and neuroscience, where you can make a real difference to the wellbeing of individuals and communities.
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We offer our programs and research through the Brain and Mind Centre, which is home to clinics focused on Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, dementia, youth mental health and sleep disorders, all of which are tied to clinical research programs.
The Brain and Mind Centre is highly regarded for its interdisciplinary model, leading researchers, and its important contributions to mental health and neuroscience. As a student, you will draw on these strengths to develop world-class professional and clinical skills. You will also have opportunities to conduct research alongside leading Australian mental health researchers.
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Why study brain and mind sciences with us?
Our programs are offered through the Brain and Mind Centre which is home to clinics focused on Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, dementia, youth mental health and sleep disorders, all of which are tied to clinical research programs.
The Brain and Mind Centre also has leading preclinical laboratories working on the genetics of neurodevelopment and the etiology of Alzheimer's disease and brain tumours, and a strong drive toward translational technologies such as neuroimaging and stem regenerative medicine.
You will work with leading Australian mental health researchers.
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The Master of Brain and Mind Sciences offers a hands-on research component in which students work with elite researchers and professors on cutting-edge projects. This gave me a better understanding of medicine of the brain as well as opportunities to advance in my career.
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Neurodegeneration research boosted by $1.25 million gift
With Australia's ageing population an increasing concern, a generous donor is supporting research into diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
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After confronting the trauma of Alzheimer's disease, the Jolly family made a gift to research in the hope that fewer families would be affected in future.
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Jockey seeking answers pledges brain to science
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Over $16m funding for new health and medical research
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2018 Federal Budget
There is still a long way to go to redesign and deliver neurological and mental health services fit for the 21st century. However the government has moved in some important directions, write Professors Matthew Kiernan and Ian Hickie.

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July 13, 2011: Largest Distributed Rooftop Solar Project to Create Thousands of Jobs in 28 States
NEW YORK - A consortium comprised of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Prologis, and NRG Energy have announced a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Loan Programs Office to help finance what is believed to be the largest distributed rooftop solar power generation project in the world. The loan guarantee supporting $1.4 billion of debt facilitates a total project size of about $2.6 billion, which is being financed by the private sector over the next four years.
According to the companies, this distributed solar project will generate employment across 28 states and will create the equivalent of more than 10,000 full-year jobs. Once fully funded and completed, these installations are expected to provide approximately 733 megawatts (MW) of distributed solar energy, which is enough renewable energy to power approximately 100,000 homes.
Having received this conditional commitment from DOE, the three firms are working to finalize the financing for the distributed solar project and begin the first phase of installation. Of this first phase, 15 MW of solar capacity is ready immediately for construction and installation in Southern California, where the power generated will be sold to a local utility under long-term power purchase agreements that have been approved and executed. NRG Energy has committed to be the lead investor for the first phase of the project over the next 18 months.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch is acting as sole financial and structuring advisor and sole lender on this transaction, which is being executed under DOE's Financial Institutions Partnership Program (FIPP). Through FIPP, DOE will guarantee 80 percent of the $1.4 billion debt financing for this transaction.
"By harnessing the full capabilities of our platform we're able to deliver this innovative transaction that brings together many parts of our Global Banking and Markets franchise," said Tom Montag, president of Global Banking and Markets. "This important accomplishment transforms the dynamics of distributed solar generation, delivers a significant source of clean energy and creates thousands of jobs across the U.S."
Prologis, a leading owner, operator, and developer of industrial real estate, will provide site access to rooftops and will also act as developer, construction manager, and program sponsor, in addition to making an equity investment. This effort is said to be the most recent example of the company's long-standing commitment to renewable energy.
"As one of the world's largest owners of distribution facilities and an active solar industry participant, we're pleased to be a partner in a project of this magnitude," said Drew Torbin, vice president of Prologis Renewable Energy. "This project will add significant scale to the distributed solar market and provides economic and environmental benefit to our shareholders and customers."
NRG Energy, one of the nation's largest electric power companies and solar energy developers, in addition to funding the first phase of the project, has a right of first offer for the remainder (up to the program total of 733 MW) and will provide development resources and project expertise for the installations.
"NRG believes rooftop solar is a smart choice for industrial, commercial, and residential property owners in markets around the country, and this program provides the commercial scale that will bring the benefits of solar power to customers across the country," said Tom Doyle, president of NRG Solar, the company's solar subsidiary. "This program will nearly double the amount of grid-connected solar on-line in the United States today and make another positive contribution to cleaner air and a healthy environment."
According to NRG Solar, it pursues a diverse, multi-technology approach to commercializing solar generation, including large-scale concentrated solar thermal and photovoltaic, and distributed solar. The company owns the largest solar photovoltaic plant currently operating in California and has more than 2,000 MW of solar projects under development or in construction across the United States.
For more information, visit www.bankofamerica.com, www.prologis.com, and www.nrgenergy.com.


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Angry Birds: are they on their way to being grounded?
Neil Wilkof Friday, October 10, 2014 - Angry Birds, franchise-building, mobile phone apps, Neil Wilkof, network effects, Rovio
With the recent launch of a new generation of IPhones and the announcement of a notable decline in profits of Samsung smartphones, one is tempted to forget that third-party contents in the form of downloadable apps are an integral part of the smartphone ecosystem.
The challenge of achieving durable success as a mobile app developer were underscored last week when Rovio, the Finnish developer of the mobile app game, Angry Birds, in the face of falling app store rankings, announced that it was cutting 16% of its staff (from 244 to 130 staff members). It was only as recently as 2012 that the game had achieved one billion downloads, making it the most popular game yet in the nascent mobile app industry. Riding the crest of its popularity with smartphone users, Rovio pondered plans to roll out various extensions of its game, ranging from a movie to a cookbook and playgrounds. Even an IPO was apparently contemplated. Would Angry Birds become for the model for the 21st century 24/7 connectivity world what Mickey Mouse and Steamboat Willie, here, ultimately became for Walt Disney and the movie/television world in the last century? Based on Rovio's announcement, such aspirations must be filed under "G" for "guarded". As described in the on-line piece that appeared on Forbes.com under the by-line of Parmy Olson ("The Viral Curse of Angry Birds: Rovio Cuts `6% of Staff"), here, Rovio's problem is straight-forward: "Rovio has struggled to develop a game as popular as Angry Birds, which itself took years to develop and almost didn't see the light of day. Rovio had essentially created a one-hit wonder." From the management point of view, "success" with the Angry Birds game led to rapid expansion of facilities and manpower. When the company failed to duplicate its success with further products, these investments became a financial burden.
The stark truth seems to be, at least for the current state of the mobile apps industry, that as difficult as it is to create one smartphone app that enjoys the viral success that Angry Birds attained, to do this multiple times is magnitudes of difficulty more daunting. As admitted by Rovio's chief marketing officer, it is "very tough to produce consistent hits." One need think only of Zynga, the game manufacturer, which has not been able to create new content with any degree of the success of its FarmVille game, and which itself laid off 520 employees last year, against the backdrop of a stock price that is mired in a pricing trough. And what about the current stock malaise (nearly a 50% decline from the IPO price) for King.com, the developer of the Candy Crush mobile game, which game represents nearly 75% of the company's revenues?
While this Kat is not an overly active game-player on his smartphone (he leaves that to the younger family Kittens), he follows the industry with interest. In light of Rovio's recent announcement and the more general fate of even the most successful mobile app developers, he has several observations:
Enjoying viral success with your mobile app will only take you so far—The commercial life cycle of even the most successful mobile app is limited. While this Kat hopes that Rovio has been well-compensated for the popularity of the Angry Birds game, a company measures its success on its long-term staying power. "Long-term" is a notion that seems particularly challenging to the mobile apps environment.
Will network effects improve the likelihood of success?—The beauty of network effects is that your product, be it a game or otherwise, becomes more valuable the more that other people use it. One corollary is that having multiple players of your game will enhance the game's value for both them and you as the developer. Presumably, the mobile app business is no different in this regard. It seems to this Kat, at least anecdotally, that the mobile game industry has a long way to go to achieve this (Kat readers?).
Brand extension is different from building a mobile game "franchise"—Rovio's aspiration to leverage the popularity of its game into completely different areas of endeavor reflects a belief that it could already successfully engage in brand extension. In this Kat's view, brand extension is for a later time. The current challenge for an app developer such as Rovio is to successfully develop a game "franchise", not in the sense of McDonald's, but rather of a computer game such as Mortal Kombat. Franchise-building in the mobile app game world is only its infancy, but ultimately it is the name of the game.
Angry Birds: are they on their way to being grounded? Reviewed by Neil Wilkof on Friday, October 10, 2014 Rating: 5
Anonymous Friday, 10 October 2014 at 14:55:00 GMT+1
It remains me of Harvard professor Clayton Christensen´s innovative book 'The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail'. According to Wikepedia, his book 'suggests that successful companies can put too much emphasis on customers' current needs, and fail to adopt new technology or business models that will meet customers' unstated or future needs; he argues that such companies will eventually fall behind'.
Anonymous Sunday, 12 October 2014 at 11:18:00 GMT+1
I think the term 'viral success' is very apt for apps. There are many independent app developers out there, and any one of them might develop the next 'Angry Birds' but it won't last. At least we're starting to recognise the 'viral' nature of the internet market. Perhaps also we're recognising what the system needs to provide: ways of responding to the fast-changing consumer demands which are difficult to predict. We can do it with games, apps, videos on Youtube, and we need to be able to do it with hardware, eg phones, cars, computers etc.
RE: starting to recognise the 'viral' nature of the internet market...
Steve Jobs saw that years ago ... It's the effect of targeting an end user, a source of the sole success the product can have.
Anonymous Tuesday, 14 October 2014 at 09:44:00 GMT+1
I see Finnland's Prime Minister is blaming Apple for the demise of Nokia, rather than the Nokia management and engineers for failing to develop products their customers wanted to buy.
Anonymous Wednesday, 15 October 2014 at 10:22:00 GMT+1
Pretty sure that 84% of 244 isn't 130.
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A2K3: Connectivity and Democratic Ideals
Published on September 10, 2008 in A2K3, Conferences, Developing world and Internet and Democracy. 0 Comments
Also in the final A2K3 panel, The Global Public Sphere: Media and Communication Rights, Natasha Primo, National ICT policy advocacy coordinator for the Association for Progressive Communications, discusses three questions that happen to be related to my current research. 1) Where is the global in the global public sphere? 2) Who is the public in the global public sphere? and 3) How to we get closer to the promise of development and the practice of democratic values and freedom of expression?
She begins with the premise that we are in an increasingly interconnected world, in economic, political, and social spheres, and you will be excluded if you are not connected. She also asserts the premise that connection to the internet can lead to the opening of democratic spaces and – in time – a true global public sphere.
Primo, like Ó Siochrú in my blog post here, doesn't see any global in global public sphere. She thinks this is just a matter of timing, and not a systematic problem. She notes that the GSM organization predicts 5 billion people on the GSM network by 2015, whereas we now have 1 of 6 billion connection to the internet> note that Primo believes internet access will come through the cell phone for many people who are not connected today. She refers us to Richard Heeks' proposal for a Blackberry-for-development. Heeks is professor and chair of the Development Informatics Department at the University of Manchester. But Primo sees the cost as the major barrier to connectivity among LCDs and thinks this will abate over time.
With regard to the cost of connectivity, she notes that Africa has a 10% internet subscription rate versus in Asia-Pacific and 72% in Europe. South Africa is planning an affordable broadband campaign: to have some facilities declared 'essential' to make them available to the public at cost to the service providers. This comes from the A2K idea of partnership for higher education in Africa – African universities are to have cheaper access. She also sees authoritarian behavior by states as another obstacle to connectivity. She cites research by our very own OpenNet Initiative that 24 of 40 countries studied are filtering the internet and using blocking tools to prevent freedom of expression. This is done via blocking blogging sites and YouTube. She is worried about how this behavior by governments impacts peoples' behavior when they are online. She notes surveys that show two extreme reactions: people either practice substantial selfcensorship or put their lives on the line for the right to express an opinion.
Primo notes the cultural obstacles to the global public sphere. She relates a story that some groups are not accustomed to hearing opinions that diverge from their own and will, innocently, flag them as inappropriate content. Dissenting opinions come back online after a short amount of time, but with the delay dialogue can be lost.
A2K3: Communication Rights as a Framework for Global Connectivity
Published on September 10, 2008 in A2K3, Conferences, Developing world, Human Rights, Internet and Democracy and Technology. 0 Comments
In the last A2K3 panel, entitled The Global Public Sphere: Media and Communication Rights, Seán Ó Siochrú made some striking statements based on his experience building local communication networks in undeveloped areas of LCDs. He states that the global public sphere is currently a myth, and what we have now is elites promoting their self-interest. He criticizes the very notion of the global public sphere – he wants a more dynamic and broader term that reflects the deeper issues involved in bringing about such a global public sphere. He prefers to frame this issue in terms of communication rights. By this he means the right to sek and receive ideas, generate ideas and opinions of one's own, speaks these ideas, have a right to be heard, and a right to have others listen. These last two rights Ó Siochrú dismisses as trivial but I don't see that they are. Each creates a demand on others' time that I don't see how to effectuate within the framework of respect for individual automony Belkin elucidated in his keynote address and discussed in my recent blog post and on the A2K blog.
Ó Siochrú also makes an interesting point that if we are really interested in facilitating communication and connection between and by people who have little connectivity today, we are best to concentrate on technologies such as the radio, email, mobile phones, the television, or whatever works at the local level. He eschews blogs, and the internet, as the least acessible, least affortable, and the least usable.
A2K3: Opening Scientific Research Requires Societal Change
Published on September 10, 2008 in A2K3, Conferences, Developing world, Intellectual Property and Open Science. 0 Comments
In the A2K3 panel on Open Access to Science and Research, Eve Gray, from the Centre for Educational Technology, University of Cape Town, sees the Open Access movement as a real societal change. Accordingly she shows us a picture of Nelson Mandela and asks us to think about his release from prison and the amount of change that ushered in. She also asks us to consider whether or not Mandela is an international person or a local person. She sees a parallel with how South African society changed with Mandela and the change people are advocation toward open access to research knowledge. She shows a worldmapper.org map of countries distorted by the amount of (copyrighted) scientific research publications. South Africa looks small. She blames this on South Africa's willingness to uphold colonial traditions in copyright law and norms in knowledge dissemination. She says this happens almost unquestioningly, and in South Africa to rise in the research world you are expected to publish in 'international' journals – the prestigious journals are not South African, she says (I am familiar with this attitude from my own experience in Canada. The top American journals and schools were considered the holy grail. When I asked about attending a top American graduate school I was laughed at by a professor and told that maybe it could happen, if perhaps I had an Olympic gold medal.) She states that for real change in this area to come about people have to recognize that they must mediate a "complex meshing" of policies: at the university level, and the various government levels, norms and the individual scientist level… just as Mandela had to mediate a large number of complex policies at a variety of different levels in order to bring about the change he did.
A2K3 Kaltura Award
Published on September 10, 2008 in A2K3, Conferences, Intellectual Property, Open Science, shameless self-promotion and Statistics. 0 Comments
I am honored and humbled to win the A2K3 Kaltura prize for best paper. Peter Suber posts about it here and gives the abstract. His post also includes a link to a draft of the paper, which can also be found here: Enabling Reproducible Research: Open Licensing For Scientific Innovation. I'd love comments and feedback although please be aware that since the paper is forthcoming in the International Journal of Communications Law and Policy it will very likely undergo changes. Thank you to Kaltura.com and the entire A2K3 committee. I'm very happy to be here in Geneva and enjoying every minute. 🙂
A2K3: Technological Standards are Public Policy
Published on September 10, 2008 in A2K3, Conferences, Developing world, Internet and Democracy and Technology. 1 Comment
Laura DeNardis, executive director of Yale Law School's Information Society Project, spoke during the A2K3 panel on Technologies for Access. She makes the point that many of our technological standards are being made behind closed doors and by private, largely unaccountable, parties such as ICANN, ISO, the ITU, and other standards bodies. She advocates the concept of Open Standards, which she defines in a three-fold way as open in development, open in implementation, and open in usage. DeNardis worries that without such protections in place stakeholders can be subject to a standard they were not a party to, and this can affect nations in ways that might not be beneficial to them, particularly in areas such as civil rights, and especially for less developed countries. In fact, Nnenna Nwakanma in the audience comments that even when countries appears to be involved, their delegations are often comprised of private companies and are not qualified. For example, she says that there are only three countries in Africa that have people with the requisite techinical expertise in such state standards councils and that the involvment process is far from transparent. DeNardis also mentions the Dynamic Coalition on Open Standards designed to preserve the open architecture of the internet, with the Yale ISP is involved in advocacy at the Internet Governance Forum. DeNardis powerfully points out that standards are very much public policy, as much as the regulation we typically think of as public policy.
A2K3: A World Trade Agreement for Knowledge?
Published on September 8, 2008 in A2K3, Conferences, Intellectual Property and Open Science. 1 Comment
Thiru Balasubramanian, Geneva Representative for Knowledge Ecology International presents a proposal (from a forthcoming paper by James Love and Manon Ress) for a WTO treaty on knowledge (so far all WTO agreements extend to private goods only). Since information is a public good (nonrival and nonexcludable), we will have a "market failure" if single countries act alone: hence the undersupply of global public goods. The WTO creates binding agreements and thus such an agreement for public goods such as knowledge creates large collective benefits and high costs to acting against them. Such a WTO agreement would outline and influence norms. Why do this within the WTO? There are strong enforcement mechanisms here. Are we really undersupplying open and free knowledge? I can think of several scientific examples. Balasubramaniam doesn't dig in to what such an agreement would look like and seems quite complex. Thinking about this might provide a coherent framework for approaching free information issues globally.
A2K3: Access to Knowledge as a Human Right
Published on September 8, 2008 in A2K3, Conferences, Developing world, Human Rights and Intellectual Property. 1 Comment
Building on the opening remarks, the second panel addresses Human right and Access to Knowledge. Caroline Dommen, director of 3D, an advocacy group promoting human rights consideration in trade agreements, emphasizes the need for metrics: how can we tell how open countries are? She suggests borrowing from the experience with human rights measurement. For example measuring the availability of a right, nondiscrimination in access, economic access (is it affordable?), acceptability or quality or the available good. She also suggests using the 4A human rights approach of 1) respect 2) protect and 3) fulfill the rights. There are corollary obligations: 1) non-discrimination 2) adequate process (including redress of violated rights) 3) participation 4) effective remedy.
Marisella Ouma, Kenyan team researcher for the African Copyright and Access to Knowledge Project, says that most African countries have had copyright laws since independence (starting with Ghana in 1957). She is concerned about the educational aspect of access to knowledge and related results of the educational materials access index: the highest ranking is Egypt and the lowest is Mozambique. So, why? What are the issues? Ouma notes that these countries have the laws but not strong policies: she asserts they need a copyright policy that acknowledges the basic fundamental right to education so there isn't a conflict between property rights and the right to access educational information. She is concerned that people don't understand copyright law and this makes advocacy of their rights difficult. She is also concerned that policy is not comprehensive enough: For example in Kenya or Uganda, the education policy is limited to basic education. She also describes the sad situation of there being billions of dollars available to build libraries but no money to stock them with information. Something is really wrong here. She notes that wireless internet is important for this, and how many people really have access? So how do they access the knowledge? she asks.
A2K3: Tim Hubbard on Open Science
Published on September 8, 2008 in A2K3, Conferences, Developing world, Human Rights, Intellectual Property, Open Science and Technology. 1 Comment
In the first panel at A2K3 on the history, impact, and future of the global A2K movement, Tim Hubbard, a genetics researcher, laments that scientists tend to carry out their work in a closed way and thus very little data is released. In fact he claims that biologists used to deliberately mess up images so that they could not be reproduced! But apparently journals are more demanding now and this problem has largely been corrected (for example Nature's 2006 standards on image fraud). He says that openness in science needs to happen before publication, the traditional time when scientists release their work. But this is a tough problem. Data must be released in such a way that others can understand and use it. This parallels the argument made in the opening remarks about the value of net neutrality as preserving an innovation platform: in order for data to be used it must be open in the sense that it permits further innovation. He says we now have Open Genome Data but privacy issues are pertinent: even summaries of the data can be backsolved to identify individuals. He asks for better encryption algorithms to protect privacy. In the meantime he proposes two other solutions. We could just stop worrying about the privacy of our genetic data, just like we don't hide our race or gender. Failing that, he wants to mine the UK's National Health Service's patient records through an "honest broker" which is an intermediary that runs programs and scripts on the data that researchers submit. The data are hidden from the researcher and only accessed through the intermediary. Another problem this solves is the enormity of the released data that can prevent interested people from moving the data or analyzing it. This has broad implications as Hubbard points out – the government could access their CCTV video recordings to find drivers who've let their insurance lapse, but not track other possibly privacy violating aspects of drivers' visible presence on the road. Hubbard is touching on what might be the most important part of the Access to Knowledge movement – how to make the access meaningful without destroying incentives to be open.
Access to Knowledge 3: Opening Remarks
Published on September 8, 2008 in A2K3, Conferences, Developing world and Intellectual Property. 1 Comment
I'm at my first Access to Knowledge conference in Geneva and I've never felt so important. Walking to the Centre International de Conférences in Geneva I passed the UN High Commission for Refugees and I'm sitting in an enormous tiered conference room with translation headphones and plush leather chairs. Maybe I'm easily impressed, but this is really my first exposure to influencing policy through any means other than academic idea generation and publication. A2K3 is held literally across the street from the World Intellectual Property Organization's headquarters and the focus is changing the global intellectual policy landscape.
So that means there are more lawyers and activists here than I am used to seeing at the usual academic conferences. The introductory remarks reflect this: Sisule Musungu lists the multitude of groups involved such as eiFL, EFF, OSI, for example. Google and Kaltura are the only corporate sponsors. Laura DeNardis, the executive director of Information Society Project at Yale (the group primarily responsible for A2K3) is giving opening remarks. Laura makes the point that technical standards contain deep political stances on knowledge sharing and dissemintation so the debate isn't just about regulation any more. This means A2K is not just about laws and treaties, but also about the nature of the communciation technologies. Many of our discussions about net neutrality at Berkman note this fact, and in followup remarks Jack Balkin, the founding directory of the Yale ISP, makes this observation. He states that the A2K movement brings attention to much of International Trade Law that flies under most people's radars, especially how it impacts the free flow of information, particularly on developing countries. A2K is at core about justice and human rights, since more and more wealth creation is coming from information tools in our information-driven world. This is clearly true: think of the success and power of Google – an information company. A2K is at least in part a reaction to the increasingly strong correlation between wealth and access to information. Balkin relates the FCC ruling preventing Comcast from discriminating between packets based on application or content, meaning that this movement is really about the decentralization of innovation: he states that without net neutrality innovation would be dominated by a small number of firms who would only allow innovations that benefit them directly. The A2K movement is about bringing more minds to solve our greatest problems, and this also engenders a debate about control, most deeply the control people can effect on their own lives: "will people be the master's of themselves or will they be under the control of others?" The internet is a general purpose tool facilitating communication however people see fit, so the internet can be understood as a commons in that we can use it and build on it for our own self-determined purposes.
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7 Reasons To Use Open-Source Software For Your Data Solutions
By Nas Mouti, PhD
LAST UPDATED 1 year, 11 months ago
Open source software is ubiquitous nowadays, perhaps the most famous open source software is the Linux operating system, which is now the most used OS for cloud, servers, smart phones and tablets (android), and internet of things (IoT). The data industry has no shortage of open source software, database management software like MySQL and PostgreSQL, to analytics software like Matomo (formerly Piwik) and Trusted Analytics Platform (TAP) by Intel. In addition to out of the box software, we have the privilege of having free access to the most powerful machine learning libraries like Tensorflow, Pytorch and SciKit-learn.
Linux became the symbol of open source software. It is by far the most used one.
1 - Independence
Proprietary vendor software is usually supported well while in contract, but that relationship can change when the client company decides to use the software on their own. Also, proprietary software usually comes with a plethora of legal terms and limitations, virtually eliminating any application of the software that was not intended by its vendor. Open-source software is the opposite of that. You are given full power over your code and updates are free.
2 - Customization
Open source code is fully extendable and modifiable. You can tweak your code, add features and debug it as you wish. Open-source libraries are constantly tested improved by sometimes thousands of developers and the updates to those libraries are free.
3 - Innovation
By its open nature, free and open-source language is conducive to innovation. While proprietary software is limited by budget and business interests, open-source libraries are only coded with excellence in mind.
4 - Made by the best
In data science for example, the largest libraries: Tensorflow and Pytorch, are originally developed by Google and Facebook. Anyone can contribute to them, but these companies along with some elite programmers and data scientists have the final say on which code will be integrated. Open-source software is often the fruit of a collaboration between thousands of very capable programmers and scientists who often do it for free, for the sheer love of it.
5 - Cost
Open-source software is often free of charge. Your only costs would be customizing it to your needs and goals. If the software comes at a price, it will be a one time purchase with no royalties over time. Open-source software typically doesn't include fees and charges like multi-user licenses and upgrade fees, which greatly reduces business operating costs.
6 - Community
One of the biggest advantages of using open source software is its large community. Encountered an error? Just copy and paste its text into your favorite search engines and you will find hundreds of forum questions with the same issue along with fixes. Want to know what features are in development? Future plans are transparent and available online.
7 - Security
Because its source code is available to everyone, open-source software faces continuous scrutiny and testing by countless coders, who are eager to find flaws in it. By comparison, proprietary software is typically developed by a much smaller team and has to only pass certain benchmark tests before it is sold. It is usually a lot slower to detect and respond to security flaws.
I bet you can see from this article that I prefer open source solutions. Major open-source software and libraries are all mature enough to be extremely reliable and powerful. By using custom software, you are leaving the fluff out and utilizing exactly the tools that you need, no more, no less. This translates to simpler product interfaces - meaning easier to learn, faster execution, and lower resource requirements. You generally don't have to worry about long term subscriptions, royalties or complicated licensing. The only thing you pay for – if you choose to – is service contracts, product expansion or further customization, or an in-house developer.


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Q: Howto disable exception breakpoints in VScode I'm remotly debugging a RPi (Debian) system from VScode running under Ubuntu 20.04 .
When RPi code starts I get "PAUSED ON EXCEPTION" in CALL STACK window, and DEBUG CONSOLE show
Thread 2 "dosell_main" hit Catchpoint 1 (exception thrown), 0x76e54ee0 in __cxa_throw () from target:/lib/arm-linux-gnueabihf/libstdc++.so.6

But in BREAKPOINTS window the "All C++ Exceptions" is unchecked.
How do I disable VScode to break on those exceptions?

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Week 12 IDP Waiver Wire Pickups (2020 Fantasy Football)
by Raju Byfield | @FantasyContext | Featured Writer
With Week 11 coming to an exciting conclusion on Monday Night Football, fantasy football managers have quickly set their sights on improving their rosters ahead of Week 12. With waivers set to run tonight in most leagues, we will jump right into some of the top waiver wire adds for those of you that are lucky enough to play in IDP leagues. You truly don't know what you are missing until you try it. Let's dig in.
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Isaiah Simmons (LB – ARI): 3% rostered on Yahoo!
After impressing for three straight weeks on limited snaps, the Arizona Cardinals went ahead and handed Isaiah Simmons 68 percent of the defensive snaps in Week 11. The eighth overall pick from the 2020 NFL Draft responded by recording nine solos, one assist, one sack, two tackles for loss, and one QB hit. The good news is that the bulk of his snaps actually came at inside linebacker. He still saw snaps at slot corner and outside linebacker, but this snap shift is certainly an encouraging sign. Yes, De'Vondre Campbell was limited by a calf injury that he suffered in Week 10, but Simmons has surely earned himself some snaps in the middle. Expectations should be tempered as we will need to see what his snap count looks like when Campbell is healthy but Simmons' fantasy arrow is pointing up. Add and stash in the hopes he permanently earned himself at least 60 percent of the snaps, wherever the might come, going forward.
Alex Singleton (LB – PHI): 3% rostered on Yahoo!
Alex Singleton was excellent again in Week 11, racking up eight solo tackles, four assists, one sack, one tackle for loss, one fumble recovery, and one QB hit. He is going to be a hot commodity after balling out for two consecutive weeks, so be prepared to be aggressive if he is still available in your league. Singleton has played 100 percent of the snaps in each of the last two games and is locked in as a starter due to his incredible play (and injury). There is no telling how long Singleton playing at an LB1 level will last, but ride the wave while you can. Add Singleton wherever possible.
Christian Kirksey (LB – GB): 10% rostered on Yahoo!
Kirksey is healthy and starting for the Green Bay Packers, but it appears that more than a few may have missed the memo. Still available in 90 percent of Yahoo leagues, Kirksey needs to be added wherever possible. He has weekly LB1 upside, and while he will be inconsistent he is safe to trust as an LB2 option. Kirksey recorded six solos, five assists, one interception, and one pass defended in Week 11. He has played 100 percent of the snaps in each of his two games since returning from injury and should continue to thrive on a defense that rounded back into form while he was on the shelf.
Rashaan Evans (LB – TEN): 7% rostered on Yahoo!
Rahaan Evans has disappointed in what was supposed to be a breakout season, falling to third on the depth chart, albeit on a team that uses the 4-3 as its base. That means he has still seen 76 percent of the snaps on the season. However, with IDP stud Jayon Brown lost for the season, Evans will see his role expanded. He should log a higher percentage of the snaps, likely around the 88 percent mark he has seen in each of the last two weeks. Evans had his best outing in over five weeks in Week 11, recording five solos and four assists against the Baltimore Ravens. Evans is more LB3 than LB2 at this point, but has the talent and expanded role to work his way back into that conversation in short order. Add Evans where needed.
Olivier Vernon (DE – CLE): 0% rostered on Yahoo!
Don't look now, but Olivier Vernon has five sacks in the last three weeks. Vernon did his best Myles Garrett impression in Week 11, racking up three sacks, despite his stud bookend being inactive. The Browns hosted a sack party against a decimated Eagles offensive line, but Vernon's recent success makes him someone who needs to be added where available. Vernon finished Week 11 with four solos, one assist, three sacks, three tackles for loss, one safety, and one pass defended. His outburst has vaulted him up to being the DL11 since Week 4. Too talented to be sitting on wires, Vernon should be added, even if just as depth, in all competitive formats.
Carlos Dunlap (DE – SEA): 12% rostered on Yahoo!
Carlos Dunlap has been excellent since being traded to the Seahawks. With the two sacks he recorded in Week 11, he now has three sacks in his three games with them. Since he joined the Seahawks Dunlap is the DL2 overall and the DL7 in average fantasy points per game. In Week 11, Dunlap recorded two solos, two assists, two sacks, two tackles for loss, and three QB hits. He is by far the best edge rusher on the team, so he is going to be given all the snaps he can handle. Dunlap has recorded 7.5 or more sacks in each of the last seven seasons, topping out with 13.5 in 2015 and nine just last season. A DL1 talent with likely DL2 production the rest of the way, Dunlap needs to be snapped up wherever available immediately.
Trey Hendrickson (DE – NO): 7% rostered on Yahoo!
The DL15 overall since Week 4, Hendrickson has five sacks in his last four contests and is now tied with Myles Garret for first in the league with 9.5 sacks. He has been just incredible this season and has still been able to produce even with starter Marcus Davenport back to steal snaps. Hendrickson is a permanent part of the rotation and shares the field with Davenport often. Hendrickson is quickly becoming a fixture in this column, so add him wherever possible if you are tired of reading about him every week. Ignore him at your own peril, especially with the fantasy playoffs drawing nearer.
DeMarcus Lawrence (DE – DAL): 15% rostered on Yahoo!
DeMarcus Lawrence has bounced back after a slow start to the season. The DL1 in average and total fantasy points per game since Week 7, Lawrence has recorded 2.5 sacks and six tackles for loss in that four game stretch. He also recorded 13 solos, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in those four contests. In Week 11. Lawrence recorded one solo, three assists, 0.5 sacks, two QB hits, and one fumble recovery, keeping up his string of strong performances. There is absolutely no reason for Lawrence to be kicking around in 85 percent of Yahoo leagues. Add him wherever possible or risk facing him in the playoffs.
Ashtyn Davis (S – NYJ): 0% rostered on Yahoo!
Ashtyn Davis has been excellent since taking over as the starter. Bradley McDougald has been sidelined since Week 7 with a shoulder injury and has no timetable for a return to the team. When all is said and done, it may not matter because Davis has been playing at a high level in his absence. He had the best IDP outing of his young career in Week 11, racking up eight solos, four assists, one tackle for loss, and one QB hit. While there is no telling what his role looks like if/when McDougald returns, he is worth a long, hard look for those in need of immediate safety help. Add Davis wherever needed.
Kamren Curl (S – WAS): 0% rostered on Yahoo!
I have waxed poetic about Kamren Curl ad nauseam and he is still listed as being rostered in zero percent of Yahoo leagues. Curl was strong again in Week 11, recording five solos, four assists, and one QB hit. He is the DB2 in overall fantasy points since he was inserted as a starter and is the DB7 and S4 in fantasy points per game. There is no reason for him to still be sitting on wires in any competitive leagues, so if you chose to add someone else last week, find a way to make room for Curl this week. With the fantasy playoffs approaching, blocking season is here. This means adding impact players just so they don't end up on your rivals' rosters during the playoffs is a sound and acceptable strategy. Add Curl even if you do not need him.
Vonn Bell (S – CIN): 6% rostered on Yahoo!
Bell has been the DB15/S10 over the last three weeks of the season. The former second round pick has been inconsistent, hence his low rostered numbers despite being something of a brand name due to his draft status. However, he has dropped some S1 level outings this season. He has recorded eight or more solos twice in his last five contests and is the S12/DB20 over that stretch. Still available in 94 percent of leagues, Bell went off with eight solos, five assists, one tackle for loss, and one pass defended in a plus matchup against Washington. He should be able to keep the good times rolling in Week 12 as he will square off against a struggling Giants team. Add Bell as a DB2/S2 with obvious matchup based S1 upside.
Johnathan Abram (S – LV): 12% rostered on Yahoo!
Abram has a fan favorite playing style thanks to the reckless abandon he plays with on every snap. He did not live up to the lofty expectations many had for him this season, but it is important to remember that he is still a rookie (he missed almost his entire true rookie season) who has yet to have a normal offseason with his team. He went cold after a strong start to the season but has picked things up over his last three contests. He has five or more solos in each of his last three games and has produced at a DB3/S2 level. He may not soar to the heights of a Jeremy Chinn or Antoine Winfield this season, but he is a ball magnet who will only get better as the season continues to progress. Still available in 88 percent of Yahoo leagues, Abram should be added wherever possible.
Adrian Phillips (S – NE): 9% rostered on Yahoo!
Donovan Wilson was also a consideration here, but Adrian Phillips is the proven commodity who is criminally under rostered. The former All-Pro continues to be under appreciated in IDP leagues but continues to be a strong DB3 option with DB2 upside. He has been inconsistent, but the same can be said for the majority of the defensive backs in the league. He is the DB14 overall since Week 6 and is the DB18/S11 on the season. As you can see, there is absolutely no reason for him to still be floating on waiver wires in competitive leagues at this juncture of the season. Phillips was strong again in Week 11, recording four solos, three assists, one tackle for loss, and one pass defended. Add the talented safety wherever possible.
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We hear a lot about drinking green tea, but have you ever wondered how and why it has become so popular for weight loss? Do you know about the other health benefits of green tea? How about what type is best for you? Make sure to read this article to learn all of the health benefits of green tea and why you should add it to your diet.
Green tea is one of the healthiest and most widely-consumed beverages in the world. With zero calories and a wide variety of health benefits backed up by thousands of scientific studies, adding green tea to your diet is an excellent way to get a jump start on a healthier lifestyle.
Below are some of the ways in which green tea can positively impact the human body.
Green tea is a natural source of fluoride, and the other chemicals it contains have been shown to reduce the risk of gum disease, tooth decay, and even bad breath. Keep in mind that adding sweeteners such as honey or sugar may reduce or eliminate these benefits. In this sense, green tea can help with stronger healthier teeth!
Green tea is rich in antioxidants which can help to prevent many forms of cancer. Studies have shown reduced rates of prostate, lung, breast, and stomach cancer. The chemicals in green tea can combat some carcinogens, cause cancerous cells to destroy themselves, and may also reduce the formation of tumorous growths.
Green tea contributes heavily to a healthier heart by reducing LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides, and harmful free radicals. The chemicals in green tea can also reduce inflammation and prevent cell damage related to cardiovascular disease. Drinking tea may also help the body recover more quickly following a heart attack.
Green tea leads to improved blood flow to the brain, which can lower the risk of stroke. Tests have shown a link between green tea consumption and improved memory and problem-solving capacity. Finally, the antioxidants in green tea can potentially block the formation of plaques that can cause Alzheimer's Disease.
The catechins found in green tea induce and prolong thermogenesis, which in turn results in the body burning more calories each day. Consistent green tea consumption has also been linked to higher natural rates of fat oxidation. And because green tea is calorie-free, substituting a cup of green tea for a can of soda each day would result in an average net weight loss of almost fifteen pounds each year.
What Types Of Green Tea Are Best?
Organic Green Tea is best and is fairly inexpensive in comparison to other organic products. Regardless pf price, it is healthier and as easy on the taste buds as the non-organic GMO brands - most say organic tastes better. When researching which brands, make sure not to buy green tea with additives in it ("natural flavoring", "soy lecithin", "high fructose corn syrup", "aspartame", etc - NO GOOD). Loose leaf is best, but there are some bagged and iced tea brands that are safe. Just keep in mind that "natural" does not always mean it's really natural by true by quality health standards.. The key is to make sure the tea you buy has the certified organic symbol or non-gmo guarantee that is for your country or states NON-GMO on the label and no additives.
Here's a link to start you search for NON GMO TEAS - just remember to check the labels because NON GMO does not always mean pure tea, so check for additives before buying your green tea.
Worried about the caffeine in Green Tea?
So, green tea has at least 1/2 more caffeine than decaf coffee, but way less than a cup of coffee.
Ask your doctor what he or she recommends if you have high blood pressure.
It's just amazing how one simple drink is so good for your health ... JUST LIKE WATER!!!
All in all, the health benefits associated with drinking green tea more than justify including it in your daily diet. The chemical compounds in green tea have a positive effect on nearly every part of the body, contributing to a longer, healthier, and happier life.
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But letting yourself react to that frustration without truly understanding the nature of the problem will only temporarily bandage the issue, and it will continue to crop up each season and baffle you all over again!
I was a Psych major in college. Understanding human thought and behavior has always fascinated me. Whenever I'm facing a frustrating problem in life, I look inward and use God's Word to shed light on what's going on.
It leads to a sense of calm when I have a handle on my thoughts and emotions because I know how to control them instead of letting them continue to control my actions.
So naturally, when faced with the problem of boredom over a closet full of clothes, I recommend starting with an understanding of your unique self. It will empower you to respond instead of react. And the problem may vaporize before your very eyes!
Every person and their wardrobe is slightly different. Your reasons for being bored may be different from mine and the solution will differ too.
So let's dig into some self-analysis to help you decide what to do with your boredom! Don't worry, after this quick self-check, we'll move into some practical steps to deal with (and prevent) boredom over clothes.
Take a moment to diagnose your boredom using these probes.
How these probes work: If you answer yes to one of these questions, the problem may not be in your closet at all! If you answer no to a question, the boredom issue may be caused by a closet that is lacking.
#1 Personality check: Are you the type of person that gets bored of things quickly? Do you need lots of change and variety in your life?
If you answered "yes," be aware that boredom over your clothes may be a normal, recurring feeling. Just because you feel bored by your clothes doesn't mean others perceive your clothes the same way. While you're thinking about all the new clothes you need to buy, others may be admiring all the varied outfits you wear. You could be #crushingit in the style department and not even realize it. Be aware of your personality and take an objective look at your wardrobe.
If you answered "no" this prompt (you aren't someone that constantly needs change), it is possible that you are in genuine need of wardrobe refreshment.
Option #1 (Basic Route): Go here to follow a pre-made wardrobe plan and shopping list.
Option #2 (Custom Route): Take the 30-day Frumpy to Fabulous video course to learn A-Z about your style and how to rehaul your wardrobe on a budget.
#2 Perception check: Have you recently developed an interest in fashion that you didn't have before? Have you been immersed in renovating your closet in the last 6 months?
If you answered "yes," you might be experiencing decompression. The process of cleaning up and updating your wardrobe is exciting and inspiring. It's normal to feel like your closet is "boring" 3-6 months later when in reality it's simply the difference you are experiencing from a new wardrobe to a familiar wardrobe.
Take this to heart: your wardrobe is amazing. You've worked hard to get it to where it is. You no longer have a frumpy mom closet, and THAT IS A REASON TO CELEBRATE--not to feel disappointed. Embrace the normalcy of "boredom" and get past it by enjoying the fruits of your work every morning when you get dressed in a chic mom outfit.
If you answered "no" to this question, perhaps your closet truly is in need of some renovating. Use a wardrobe plan (one-size-fits-all solution) or my Frumpy to Fabulous course (custom solution) to create a plan to revamp your wardrobe.
#3 Time-of-year/Season check: Is it near the middle or end of a season?
If yes, you are probably getting the normal itch to break out the next season's clothes. This is normal and happens to everyone!
If you are actually at the beginning of the season, it may be you are lacking the remixability of clothes you need to have variation in your looks. Use a wardrobe plan (one-size-fits-all solution) or my Frumpy to Fabulous course (custom solution) to create a plan to revamp your wardrobe.
#4 Reality check: Do all the clothes in your wardrobe easily mix and match? Do you have good variety within each of the clothing categories?
If yes, this is another sign that your wardrobe isn't necessarily the problem and shopping may not be the answer to your boredom. We'll talk about other solutions for you in the next section!
If no, your wardrobe might need a makeover. Don't worry, this doesn't have to be hugely expensive... it actually always starts by paring down what you own even further (a free exercise)!
Again, you can either use my wardrobe plans to evaluate your wardrobe or take the plunge deep into learning about your style and creating a lasting, ongoing solution for a better wardrobe with the video course Frumpy to Fabulous.
How do you know whether your boredom with your clothes indicates a problem in your wardrobe? You need to determine whether or not your closet is well-rounded and remixable.
In other words, do you have the right clothes in all the clothing categories? For a checklist, check out one of my wardrobe plans for moms.
In other words, do the clothes mix and match easily? The core of a remixable wardrobe is sticking with a color scheme. For a basic overview of how to do this, check out this blog post. My course Frumpy to Fabulous offers a more thorough walk through understanding your style, body shape, and colors and how to shape a remixable wardrobe that reflects all of that.
If you answered "no" to these questions, there's no wonder you are bored with your outfit options. They are probably extremely limited and you wear things on repeat. Use one of the solutions I linked below the questions to get started fixing the problem. Thousands of moms have used my process to update their wardrobe and are loving the results!
Here is an easy summary of my tips above as well as guidelines for helping prevent closet boredom.
Even fashionistas with unlimited budgets get bored of their clothes. It's a human thing to want newness.
I'm decompressing from the big closet renovation I just accomplished. It's normal to feel bored. Instead I should feel grateful and enjoy the wonderful wardrobe I've worked hard to shape!
I'm itching for a change of seasons. I want to trade my boots in for cute sandals. That doesn't mean I need to shop for new boots. Enjoy boot season, it'll be over before I know it.
I can practice contentment instead of letting my boredom spoil all the great clothes I do have in my wardrobe.
Isn't it empowering to take control of your thoughts instead of letting them control you? I love it!
Let's say you really do need to rework your wardrobe. When you go shopping, you want to avoid the pitfall of just heading to the store (or hopping online) without a plan. Anything new that you bring home will temporarily feel like you're solving the problem, but buying the wrong clothes will only get you into a vicious cycle of boredom and shopping sprees.
Focus on basics. Always start by building up the core of basics in your wardrobe. These are covered in my wardrobe plans and more in depth in my video course. Basics are crucial because they are the building blocks to many outfits. Avoid the pitfall of just adding more unique tops or trendy shoes before you have all your basics covered... you'll never feel like you have what you need to mix and remix your clothes. So if you have the itch to shop, add to your basics--you can't go wrong there!
Case in point: the top below was not a great fit, and yet I made the mistake of taking it home because I was tired of looking for a mint top. I've worn it only once... I shouldn't have brought it home.
Need to change things up often? Know when to skimp on quality. If you're someone who likes to change up the look of their wardrobe often and to bring in new pieces, consider skimping on quality for non-basics like print tops and scarves and some shoes. It's not worth paying premium price if you'll want to change it next year anyway.
On a budget? Add accessories and completer pieces. If you're on a budget but really need to add some variety to your wardrobe you can also simply add some accessories and completer pieces. Scarves and jewelry, as well as cardigans or vests will pair with many of your outfits, creating a much more widespread effect that you would achieve with just one or two new shirts of the same price.
You know I usually warn against too much color craziness in your wardrobe. But while it's crucial to stick with a color scheme (it allows remixability), it's also important to actually apply that color scheme!
When your outfits constantly have the same two or three colors (especially neutrals), you might simply be visually bored. Having the ability to create outfits with distinct colors can help keep things varied and interesting.
If you are someone who errs on the side of neutrals but who actually loves COLOR, look back at your color scheme and see if you can bring some more in with accessories, tops, or cardigans.
Here's an example of how I'm using my entire color palette to create that sense of variation among my outfits.
Did you know your hairstyle is like an accessory? If you try a new hair cut or color, you will probably find that everything in your wardrobe feels fresh again. It's because your hairstyle is like those statement earrings or trendy scarf that is making everything look different. If you're not wanting a drastic hair change, try out some new hairdos.
You can also focus on trying new things with your make up. Look up makeup tutorials on Youtube!
Honestly, this solves so many problems! It's too easy to default to wearing our clothes the same 2 or 3 ways over and over again. Most likely you're bored of your outfits, not necessarily of your options.
To explode the options for combining your clothes, grab one of my outfit guides. They will show you hundreds of new ways to combine basic pieces that most moms already have in their wardrobes.
Here are what some moms in the Frumpy Fighters group had to say about how the Full Year Wardrobe Outfit Guide has helped them.
This might seem like a drag, but actually it's super easy with one of my outfit guides. Just scroll through the ideas (or flip through if you have the print!).
Think about what you have going on each day and then pick a look. Scribble down the numbers you want to try on a sticky note and keep it by your bed!
Somehow, having your outfit assigned ahead of time avoids the bored feeling that hits when you're staring at your closet with no new ideas on what to wear.
Is your wardrobe in great shape already?
Perhaps just a psych adjustment is in order to help you ENJOY the fruit of your labor. Because remember: fighting the frump is not about looking different every day, it's about simply looking put together. Celebrate the fact that your mom wardrobe makes this possible!
Are you simply in need of new outfit inspiration?
Check out one of the outfit guides to have your outfit ideas laid out for you every day.
Is your wardrobe in need of a help?
Announcement: Doors to my course open January 24!
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To support Family Promise: Call 868-0647
Great Falls Rescue Mission Christmas needs: Call 761-2653
Homeless student support/donations: GFPS Foundation, 268-7340.
Lee Houle could use some help.
This time of year, the homeless student and family coordinator for Great Falls Public Schools feels like he's running from one emergency to another — making sure families have at least a temporary roof over their head.
There are 136 students in Great Falls considered homeless — either living in a motel, couch surfing, staying in a shelter with their families or living on the street. And it's cold out there right now.
"I see this problem getting worse if something isn't done," Houle said.
But help appears to be on the way and maybe, just maybe, Great Falls can begin to chip away at the pervasive homelessness that exists in this community.
Starting Jan. 11, there will be one more weapon in the community's arsenal.
Family Promise of Great Falls will be open for business, welcoming 16 homeless individuals and families to spend the week at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, the first of 13 churches participating in this interfaith ministry.
"I think it's going to be really helpful," Houle said. "I have people waiting to sign up."
The nonprofit organization, which aims to provide support to families so they can get back on their feet and into their own home, has hired Sharon Odden as its executive director.
Odden spent her career working in the counseling, behavioral health and nonprofit sector before retirement recently, and is excited to get the program up and running and serving families during their times of greatest need.
While 13 churches across town will take turn hosting families throughout the year, a day center will be opening at Central Christian Church. It is there families can take showers and parents — if not working — can access community resources such as housing programs, job service, mental health services and more.
The number of homeless families coming in and out of Great Falls has continued to grow over the last four to five years, prompting everyone to start looking for long- and short-term solutions to the issues behind poverty.
"We're not going to enable them to remain homeless," Odden said.
Last year, Great Falls Public Schools served 314 homeless students.
There's a number of students living in motel rooms with their families, which is considered homeless according to federal standards because it's not a fixed, permanent residence. There are also students living in places such as the Great Falls Rescue Mission.
On Friday, Houle helped a mother fleeing for safety move into the Rescue Mission with her children.
But what's the scariest is that at least four teenage students have nowhere to live right now, as far as GFPS Federal Programs Director Dale Lambert can tell.
"We have four kids with no support net," Lambert said.
For the last two years, the Rescue Mission — where there are more than 80 beds — has had to turn away on average 26 families per month.
Carrie Sunwall, development director for the Great Falls Rescue Mission, said administrators and supporters are working to find solutions and is close to announcing some changes.
"Our community steps up," Sunwall said. "Whether it's the Great Falls Rescue Mission or someone else, God takes care of the homeless."
In the last year, the Rescue Mission moved its administrative offices out of the women and family shelter (located across the street from the men's shelter) to another space down the block to free up the space for more beds.
But because of the unique makeup of some families, those beds have also filled up, too.
"When people come to the mission, it's kind of their last resort," Sunwall said. "Shelter is just putting on a Band-Aid."
Sunwall said the Rescue Mission is also going to continue to focus on what it does best, addressing the issues of homelessness in a spiritual setting. Its life advisement program continues to help people address the barriers — such as getting a GED, for example — that prevent them from having a fixed, permanent roof over their heads.
Family Promise also hopes to address the underlying issues. If not working, adults will have access to computers and also a place to receive mail at the day center, said Kate Triplett, one of the local Family Promise board members.
Having a permanent address is necessary when hunting for a job or applying for support.
When enough money is raised, Triplett said Family Promise hopes to hire a part-time case manager who can assist Odden with finding services for their families.
"We'll be expecting a lot, and they'll be getting a lot," Triplett said.
But with each program — whether it's school-based or faith-based — continued funding will determine how successful it is in making positive changes.
Houle said one of the biggest expenses he has is providing transportation for families as they transition from an apartment to a shelter to school. Federal guidelines state that a bus route has to be provided, but it can take a week to get the schedule adjusted and housing emergencies need to be resolved immediately.
Lambert said the school district lost approximately $9,000 in federal funding last year through the McKinney-Vinto Homeless Student grant, but they were able to make it up with other federal dollars, but that's just a temporary solution.
"At some point the funds will be cut because they can't keep up with the number of homeless students," Lambert said.
Triplett and Odden said they have enough money to get Family Promise up and running for the first several months, but to continue, they'll need more support. Though there are enough host churches for the year, Odden said more support churches are needed to help cook meals or stay overnight with families at the various churches.
"We just want to be the face of Jesus," Odden said.
The Rescue Mission will continue to try to meet needs during the holiday season, Sunwall said. They're hoping to distribute 900 Christmas gifts to kids in need this Christmas and have a giving tree set up in their administrative offices. They could also use more twin bed sheets and twin-sized blankets.
Soon, perhaps, Houle will be able to relax.
"I shouldn't be in panic mode like (the families), but I get there," he said. "Sometimes this is a heartbreaking job."
Reach Tribune Staff Writer Kristen Cates at 791-1463 or kcates@greatfallstribune.com. Follow her on Twitter @GFTrib_KCates.
Support is needed for all community programs addressing homelessness.
Family Promise: Call Sharon Odden at 868-0647 or mail donations to 1025 Central Ave., Great Falls, MT 59401
Great Falls Rescue Mission: Call Carrie Sunwall at 761-2653 or mail donations to 317 2nd Ave. S., Great Falls, MT 59401, or visit its website at www.gfrm.org to see a list of needs.
To support various efforts for homeless students in Great Falls Public Schools:
GFPS Foundation: Call 268-7340 or mail donations to 1100 4th St. S., Great Falls, MT 59405. Visit its website at www.gfpsfoundation.org.
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For nearly three decades, songwriter-producer Desmond Child has reigned as one of music's most successful creative forces. His accolades include Grammy awards, over 70 Top 40 singles and songs that have sold more than 300 million albums worldwide. Child's career has been highlighted by a stunning array of diversity.
His collaborations run the gamut: from Bon Jovi and Aerosmith to Ricky Martin, from KISS to Kelly Clarkson, from Cher to Katy Perry. Child's experience as a recording artist played a role in his songwriting future. His songs caught the ear of KISS guitarist Paul Stanley. The result was "I Was Made for Lovin' You," which is still one of the biggest hits in the KISS catalog. Stanley then passed Child's phone number to New Jersey rockers Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. The three ended up in the basement of Sambora's parents' house, where they penned Bon Jovi's first #1 single, "You Give Love a Bad Name." The collaborations continued with more chart-toppers like "Livin' on a Prayer" and "Bad Medicine." Child soon began duplicating the feat with Aerosmith – "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," "Angel" and "Crazy," among others.
During the same period, he co-wrote Joan Jett's "I Hate Myself for Loving You" and all of the tracks on Alice Cooper's Trash LP (including the hit single "Poison"). Child began branching out, co-penning songs with Michael Bolton, Cher and more. In the late '90s, Child returned to his Latin heritage via collaborations with Ricky Martin, including the #1 smash "Livin' La Vida Loca" and the 1998 World Cup Theme "The Cup of Life," which hit #1 in 22 countries around the world. Child and Martin recently had another high charting album with Música + Alma + Sexo.
Other recent projects include: Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry and new artists De La Torre and The Hummous. Desmond Child was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2008 and serves on its Board. For more info about the ASCAP Board of Directors visit: https://www.ascap.com/about-us/govern…
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