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Coronavirus (COVID-19): safe use of places of worship
Last updated: 3 Jan 2022 - see all updates
Local Government and Communities Directorate
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies
Guidance to help places of worship operate safely during coronavirus.
This document is part of a collection
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance
This guidance for the safe use of places of worship should be regarded as supplementary to the general guidance on staying safe and protecting others.
We are hugely grateful to the efforts and collaboration of Scotland's faith and belief communities in continuing to follow best practice guidance in places of worship.
Places of worship remain open with appropriate mitigations and capacity limits do not apply in places of worship for religious services and ceremonies.
With the recent rapid increase in Omicron COVID-19 cases, we are facing an exceptionally challenging winter and know that this presents significant risks to the National Health Service. It is within the context of these pressures, that further regulations have been introduced.
Those responsible for a place of worship must take such measures as are reasonably practicable, to minimise the risk of the incidence and spread of coronavirus on the premises. This includes measures to reduce crowding and encourage distancing such as changing the layout of furniture; appropriate use of signage; controlling the use of entrances, smaller spaces and shared facilities.
It is essential that those responsible for a place of worship, carry out a full risk assessment to help decide which actions to take to ensure the safe management of a place of worship. They must have due regard for the guidance.
Face coverings remain mandatory in most indoor public places – including places of worship - subject to exemptions. They continue to be an important part of stopping the spread of coronavirus and should be worn correctly. The current guidance and exemptions are set out here: Coronavirus (COVID-19): face coverings and masks - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). Those responsible for places of worship should encourage worshippers and members of the public to wear face coverings in line with the requirements on individuals.
Physical distancing is highly recommended during worship wherever possible, unless it interferes with a fundamental aspect of faith specific practice.
We strongly encourage people to undertake Lateral Flow Testing before attending services or gatherings. Places of worship may wish to continue to collect visitor details for the purposes of supporting NHS Scotland's Test and Protect system. Ensuring adequate ventilation in buildings also remains an important precautionary measure.
Every person and every organisation in Scotland has a part to play in protecting the most vulnerable in society and staff working in public‑facing roles, easing the burden on the NHS and supporting our economic recovery. Thank you for your continued support.
Faith-specific practices
In addition to the requirements above we advise that:
General risks
services or ceremonies that would traditionally take place over a period of hours or days are adapted to reduce the time spent gathered together and therefore reduce the risk of transmission.
Hygiene and communal resources
good respiratory hygiene ("Catch it, kill it, bin it") is required at all times
individuals are prevented from touching or kissing devotional and other objects that are handled communally, or from placing their face or head in the same location as other worshippers. Use barriers and signs where necessary.
individuals avoid touching property belonging to others such as shoes which, if taken off, should be handled only by their owner
where communal resources such as books, prayer mats and services sheets are required to be used as part of worship, you should follow good hygiene principles (careful hand washing/cleansing with soap and warm water/alcohol-based hand sanitiser before and after handling books or similar objects/items of equipment and avoiding touching the face with unwashed hands).
any personal items brought in to aid worship are removed by the user
cash giving is discouraged, with online giving used instead. Where cash offerings continue, any receptacle should be set in one place and not handled communally. Any person who has handled money should wash their hands thoroughly afterwards and avoid touching their face.
Singing, projection of voices
the use of a microphone and sound system can mitigate the need for the projection of voices where appropriate. Any microphone used should not be handled communally
face coverings must be worn when involved in congregational singing, chanting and the playing of instruments. There is an exemption for performers and those leading an act of worship, subject to physical distancing of 2 metres (revised from 1m) or use of a partition or screen. Full details can we found in the Guidance on the use of face coverings. A risk assessment should be carried out to consider any mitigating measures that may be put in place
Food and drink as part of worship
where the consumption of food and drink is part of the act of worship, the use of communal vessels is avoided
other mitigations for the preparation and handling of food which is part of the act of worship are taken, including strict hand hygiene, pre-wrapping food items and avoiding the sharing of cutlery, crockery or utensils. Face coverings must be worn while preparing and handling food unless an exemption applies.
Cleansing, ablutions and use of water
pre-requisite washing and ablution rituals can be carried out at places of worship if they can be done safely. Otherwise we advise that they are carried out at home. Where such facilities are used hygiene measures should be observed at all times and areas should be cleaned regularly. Individuals should not wash the body parts of others.
where rituals or ceremonies require water to be applied to the body, where possible full immersion is avoided and only small volumes are splashed onto the body. Where an infant is involved a parent/guardian should hold the infant. Strict hand hygiene should be maintained throughout.
during full immersion in water, where possible, the person being immersed should self-immerse
during the immersion, clergy/the officiant may place their hands on the head of the person being immersed, but they should consider the need to touch them in any other way
during the immersion, the person being immersed should remove their face covering, however any officiant/clergy attending them should wear a face covering unless an exemption applies
if any contained body of non-chlorinated water is used in full immersion, such as a baptismal font, the water should be drained and the font cleaned, after each immersion
where a swimming pool is used, please consider the latest Swimming Scotland guidelines. Immersion may also take place in a safe external space of open water
Following best practice guidance for Places of Worship helps to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, protects the NHS and saves lives.
Relevant regulations and guidance
guidance - Coronavirus (COVID-19): staying safe and protecting others
guidance on carrying out a COVID-19 risk assessment
general Guidance for Safer Workplaces
COVID-19: guidance for non-healthcare settings
NHS Inform Coronavirus Communications Toolkit
Covid-19 ventilation guidance
guidance on collection of customer and visitor details
guidance on the use of face coverings
Coronavirus (COVID-19): organised activities for children - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Guidance for performers is contained in the Guidance - Coronavirus (COVID-19): staying safe and protecting others
Guidance for hospitality - Coronavirus (COVID-19): tourism and hospitality sector. Where a place of worship manages a hospitality business, e.g. café, they should follow this guidance.
The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)
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Removed references to Festive Season arrangements.
Updated to reflect latest situation.
Updated to reflect new measures
Refreshed guidance.
Large number of changes across the guidance to reflect current situation
Note added advising this guidance is being reviewed.
Further small changes to reflect move to level 0 (19 July 2021)
Updated to reflect move to Level 0 on 19 July 2021
Changes to Overview and Purpose of guidance
Changes to Individual and congregational worship and Other use of places of worship pages
Individual and congregational worship and other use of places of worship pages updated.
Updated guidance on singing and organised children's activities.
Updated to reflect the latest situation.
All content update and guidance has been restructured to reflect the latest position.
Updated all pages to reflect latest position.
Overview page updated to reflect latest position.
Updates following lockdown introduced on 5 January 2021.
References to festive guidance removed.
Updated pages on other permitted uses, capacity and overview to reflect festive guidance.
Updated to reflect new protection levels.
Updates to health and safety, individual and congregational worship and other permitted uses.
Updates to individual and congregational worship (outdoor worship), capacity and other uses.
Updates to faith-specific practices and other permitted uses sections.
Updated to include new guidance on permitted opening purposes.
Changes made to overview, general principles, individual and congregational worship, life event ceremonies and travel pages to reflect latest developments.
Guidance updated due to recent changes in shielding advice.
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Liberman: Would IDF Radio praise Hitler's work?
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman challenges IDF Radio chief over program on Arab anti-Zionist poet Mahmoud Darwish.
Uzi Baruch, 21/07/16 13:36
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Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman met early Thursday afternoon with the director of IDF Radio, Yaron Dekel, to discuss a controversial program which focused on the work of Arab ultranationalist poet Mahmoud Darwish.
Darwish, an ardent opponent of Jewish self-determination, is seen as a figurehead for many anti-Zionists, and the show drew widespread anger and condemnation.
IDF Radio is Israel's most popular radio station.
During the meeting, Liberman reportedly minced no words in voicing his displeasure, but insisted he would not be intervening in the channel's broadcasts.
"There is no intervention by the political echelon in the programs broadcast on IDF Radio," he said. "But the mission of the army radio station in a democratic and complex society like Israeli society is to strengthen solidarity within society, not to deepen divisions and certainly not to offend public sensibilities."
"There is a big difference between freedom of expression and freedom of incitement, and it is incumbent on the heads of the station to clarify this (fact) to (its) anchors, writers and editors." Liberman continued.
The defense minister noted to Dekel that Darwish's work includes calls for the demise of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel, as well as violent passages such as "the flesh of the occupier will be my food". Such things cannot be a part of the Israeli narrative, as the channel had attempted to frame Darwish, Liberman insisted.
"According to that logic, we could include the heritage of the (pro-Nazi) Mufti (of Jerusalem, Hajj Amin) al-Husseini into the Israeli narrative, or to praise on air the literary quality of Mein Kampf," Liberman stated.
He further recalled that even the left-wing former Deputy Defense Minister Tzvi Dinstein had remarked about Darwish in the Knesset: "Mahmoud Darwish incites in an unrestrained manner against the State of Israel and the Jewish nation which resides there, and encourages hostility towards them in his songs and public appearances."
In response, Dekel told the defense minister that his role as defending freedom of expression does not mean he agrees with all the content on the station, though he acknowledged that contending Darwish's work is part of the Israeli narrative may not have been appropriate.
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Credits; PRINCIPAL STAGE APPEARANCES
Doreen, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, Prince of Wales Theatre, London, 1966.
Shirley, The Anniversary, Duke of York's Theatre, London, 1966.
Becky Sharp, Vanity Fair, Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, U.K., 1971.
Emily, His Monkey Wife, Hampstead Theatre Club, London, 1971.
Scarlett O'Hara, Gone with the Wind, Drury Lane Theatre, London, 1972.
Lady Macbeth, Macbeth, Dotty, Jumpers, Ruth, The Homecoming, all GardnerCenter Theatre, Brighton, U.K., 1974.
Natasha, The Three Sisters, Arnaud Theatre, then Cambridge Theatre, London, both 1976.
Mrs. Kopecka, Schweyk in the Second World War, Bristol Old Vic Theatre, Bristol, U.K., 1977.
countess, A Patriot for Me, Center Theatre Group, Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, 1985.
Also appeared in Tonight We Improvise, Chichester Festival, Chichester, U.K., 1974.
Credits; MAJOR TOURS
Becky Sharp, Vanity Fair, U.K. cities, 1971.
Beverly, The Shadow Box, U.K. cities, 1979.
FILM DEBUT--A Kind of Loving, Governor, 1962.
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Strategic design can help car-free streets gain popularity post-coronavirus
Once-packed streets are now empty, which cities can use as a window into the possibilities of car-free streets. But what design changes would they require?
Jason Plautz Contributor
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As cities and states enact stay-at-home orders to stem the COVID-19 outbreak, once-packed urban streets are now empty of cars.
Some mayors have seized that opportunity to open the pavement up to people for exercise. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said last week he would open a limited number of streets to pedestrians as an alternative to crowded parks, and in Philadelphia, a stretch of MLK Drive has been shut off to traffic in favor of bicyclists.
To some advocates, the street closures are a silver lining to the public health crisis: a chance to see what urban streets can do without cars on them. It could even lend more momentum to the car-free streets movement that has grown since San Francisco officially remade Market Street into a pedestrian promenade in January, inspiring cities like New York and Denver to experiment with the concept.
Pedestrian-focused street design has long been a staple in European cities, but experts say implementing such a change in the U.S. requires factors that don't always exist in its car-centric cities. Jason Thompson, a senior research fellow at the University of Melbourne, recently analyzed the design of 1,700 cities and found the U.S. tended to have sparser road networks with less transit — conditions that do not lend themselves to car-free streets.
"They also work best in 'compact' cities where lots of people live nearby in medium to high-density apartments and are able to make more frequent, smaller purchases for their daily living," Thompson told Smart Cities Dive in an email. "There are sections … of cities that lend themselves to car-free streets, but they are overwhelmingly in inner-urban areas that make up a tiny proportion of the overall land-mass."
How can U.S. cities better position themselves for car-free streets? Creating such environments can mean infrastructure changes to physically transform the pavement and implement forward-thinking dynamic designs. But most of all, it means a mindset shift.
"It requires thinking that we're not just moving vehicles, but moving people," Elizabeth Deakin, professor emerita of city and regional planning at the University of California, Berkeley, told Smart Cities Dive. "It changes the calculus, you start to think more about safety and public health in how policies are done. With changing generations and changing mixes of training, we have more people realizing that these options exist."
How San Francisco made it work
The idea of making Market Street more pedestrian friendly had been kicking around San Francisco for decades, but started picking up steam in 2009 when the city began exploring how to reshape the corridor, which runs through the center of the city.
Geeti Silwal, an urban planner with the firm Perkins and Will and a key planner on the Market Street project, said the initial goal was not to remove cars entirely, but rather minimize their right of way to create something like a "promenade where people want to stroll and take in the whole city."
"We were thinking how to make sure this is a place that is loved and is a destination," Silwal told Smart Cities Dive. "We were looking at how to minimize carbon intensive modes, prioritize pedestrians and have a wider public area."
Because Market Street is a main artery, there was concern that limiting car traffic could create congestion elsewhere. The city ran experiments, creating trial traffic diversions and parceling out more bike infrastructure to see how citizens reacted. Those experiments made clear that a car-free environment could work, and in 2017 San Francisco announced plans to shut off a two-mile stretch of the street to all but commercial vehicles, TNCs and transit.
A rendering of the "Better Market Street" project.
San Francisco Public Works
However, it's not as easy as blocking of the cars. Making a truly pedestrian-friendly space on Market Street required sidewalk expansions, transit redesigns and installations of public art. Buses and streetcars were moved to the center lanes, and the bike lane was widened and cordoned off with benches and railings. The city integrated new trees and biodiversity, as well as furniture that could create a unified design. Even sightlines were rethought to improve wayfinding, Silwal said.
"We were thinking of how to make this street kind of a living room and a place people would enjoy," she said. Already, multimodal ridership has increased; the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency found bike ridership on the corridor jumped 20% the day after cars were off the street, and Populus reported that ridership of Spin scooters was up 30% in the first month of Market Street being car-free.
Elsewhere, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock recently announced a portion of a downtown street in front of City Hall would be shut off to cars starting in May. The redesigned Bannock Street, Hancock said, "expands a civic space we are already very proud of into a more welcoming gathering place for generations to come."
Even though that small stretch of the street already sits next to a public park and is frequently shut down for civic events, the city still had to do extensive analysis to study how traffic would be impacted by a permanent closure. Jennifer Hillhouse, director of transportation and mobility planning for the Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, said the city decided there were enough alternatives to not add to congestion.
Rendering of car-free Bannock Street in Denver.
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Now the city is exploring how to signal to residents that this is more than a traditional street. In the short term, that will mean new planters and public art, as well as new striping on the pavement, but the city is also soliciting ideas for a long-term vision that will reconstruct the space — ideas that could be used elsewhere in the city.
"We're working to transform our streets to reduce conflict," Hillhouse said. That's included bumping out curbs on some busy streets and reducing left turns in some areas to make them more pedestrian friendly. "It presents a lot of opportunity to think about streets for people and not just for cars."
When cars come back
The failure of some pedestrian-only areas in the U.S. shows the limits to the philosophy.
In 2016, Fresno, CA shut down its Fulton Street pedestrian mall, removing the fountains and benches designed for shoppers. In that same year, Buffalo, NY revived its Main Street neighborhood by restoring traffic to some areas. Even with slow speeds (cars are limited to 15 mph) and some portions still being shut off to traffic, Mayor Byron Brown said "we are seeing Main Street rise again" because of the cars, according to the Buffalo News.
In both cities, the pedestrian malls had been notoriously vast and empty, rather than feeling like vibrant corridors. It's a sign that not every street can be comfortably transformed, especially wide, high-speed streets that haven't traditionally been friendly to pedestrians.
Thompson of the University of Melbourne said businesses and housing also determine whether a car-free environment can succeed. It helps to have an "interesting" street, and retailers that are "generally boutique or smaller versions of bigger retail stores where people expect to be able to walk / ride home with their purchases and not load 100 lbs of furniture or groceries home again."
Dynamic pavement creates new possibilities
Looking forward, some planners think any block could go car-free with just the flip of a switch. Sidewalk Labs, Alphabet's urban innovation offshoot, has pitched a set of design principles that would reimagine streets for a multimodal future, tailoring different streets for different modes.
Under this vision, there would be four types of streets: "laneways" that serve pedestrians; "accessways" with a speed limit of 14 mph designed for cyclists; "transitways" that include buses and trains; and "boulevards" that would accommodate cars. The fastest streets for cars would largely be on the outside of urban centers, with cars only traveling down slower-speed streets when necessary.
That, said Sidewalk Labs mobility lead Willa Ng, is a shift from a mindset that "every street should be as fast as possible," which is unsafe and an inefficient use of space.
"We generally think of streets by protecting modes from each other. We put up a barrier of parked cars, of curbs, of bollards to protect bikes from cars," Ng told Smart Cities Dive. Her approach imagines "a hierarchy of speeds."
Acknowledging the infrastructure challenges that come with redesigning streets, Sidewalk Labs has looked for more dynamic technology. The company has partnered with French civil engineering firm Colas on a dynamic pavement that would use slabs with embedded LED lights to signal road use.
For example, a street could be designed for cars during rush hour, but by simply switching the light signals, the pavement could be converted into a pedestrian alley. Likewise, sidewalk space could be temporarily designated as a pickup and dropoff zone with lighting cues.
It's a way to reclaim street space for different modes without the massive infrastructure changes that would come from expanding curbs or building new bike lanes. The model will be tested in Sidewalk Labs' Quayside development in Toronto, and Ng said there's been interest in trying it in smaller private developments. Models have shown that the approach could even ease traffic for individual drivers.
It's emblematic of a broader mindset shift that sees planners rethinking whether streets and avenues could be designed for people rather than vehicles. The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic could allow cities to rethink transit and infrastructure more broadly, and the popularity of car-free streets in some cities could raise their profile.
"I do think Broadway in New York and Market Street are setting a precedent. If San Francisco can do it, should we do it?" Silwal said. "More and more there is a school of thought of let's get this right, for streets that are about people and about connections."
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Georgia State Beats Ball State 51-20 in Camellia Bowl
Updated: Dec 25, 2021 11:06 PM CST
The game was played at Cramton Bowl in downtown Montgomery. This was the 8th annual game.
Dreamland BBQ Caters Dinner for Georgia State Players in Montgomery
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The Camellia Bowl is just around the corner and Georgia State has made their way to Montgomery. Thursday evening, the players had a dinner catered by Dreamland Barbecue at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl. The Georgia State players have been visiting many places all over Montgomery in preparation for their game against ball state, which will be played on Christmas…
Ball State, Georgia State Arrive in Montgomery for Camellia Bowl
The Ball State Cardinals and the Georgia State Panthers have arrived in Montgomery as preparations begin for the 8th annual TaxAct Camellia Bowl on Christmas Day.
Ball State, Georgia State to Play in Camellia Bowl in Montgomery
Ball State and Georgia State are set to meet in the eighth annual TaxAct Camellia Bowl on Christmas Day.
Troy Ends Football Season with 37-10 Loss at Georgia State
The Troy Trojans end the season at 5-7, days after head football coach Chip Lindsey was fired.
Auburn Switches Quarterbacks to Overcome Georgia State in 34-24 Victory
Posted: Sep 25, 2021 7:25 PM CDT
Updated: Sep 25, 2021 11:36 PM CDT
Auburn trailed Georgia State by 12 points at halftime but avoided losing to a Sun Belt team for the first time in program history with the help of a quarterback change.
No. 23 Auburn Looks for Rebound in Hosting Georgia State
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Updated: Sep 24, 2021 9:25 AM CDT
No. 23 Auburn is attempting to rebound from its first loss of the season.
Troy nearly gets Onside Kick, falls to Georgia State
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Cornelious Brown IV threw for two touchdowns, ran for another and Georgia State won 36-34 after Troy missed on a 2-point pass in the final minute on Saturday. Brown passed 36 yards to Roger Carter for a touchdown then ran in from the 2 to cap a 20-0 third quarter for a 33-21 Panthers (2-2, 1-2) lead. His running TD…
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Proposed change on government assistance rules may impact thousands of Haitian immigrants
Thousands of Haitian immigrants in the United States may be barred from applying for permanent residency in the U.S. if they have received welfare and long-term health care from the government.
Flatbush Brooklyn – Home to one of the largest populations of Haitians in America. Photo Credit: Garry Pierre-Pierre.
By Sam Bojarski
The Trump administration's proposed changes to public charge rules, a term used by immigration officials to refer to a person dependent on government assistance, could impact thousands of Haitians, including Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients, and discourage them from seeking public assistance. Haitian-Americans, as well as legal advocacy groups, have voiced opposition to the proposal, which expands the definition of what it means to be a public charge. A comment period on the rule ends Dec. 10.
Who it affects
Current public charge rules prevent many individuals receiving large amounts of income assistance or long-term health care from obtaining permanent residency. But the new proposal would also exclude immigrants who receive nutritional assistance, housing subsidies and health benefits like Medicaid, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Thousands of Haitian immigrants in the United States may be barred from applying for permanent residency in the U.S. if they have received welfare and long-term health care from the government. The new rule, which is set to go into effect on Dec. 10, could affect more than 600,000 Haitians, including TPS recipients.
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I went to the Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club and took pictures of the golf course there.
I'm not going to include a picture of every single hole, but just the highlights.
Pretty greens, and pretty sky.
I don't know golf terms. I don't golf. So here's the sand area. I really should learn.
The sign when you exit the club house so you know where to go.
The pond. This is where a lot of couples who get married at the course go to take pictures. I myself have taken pictures of couples here.
I've driven on the road to the right many times, and never realized that to the left a golf course. That road leads to Target. My favorite store ever.
I love older gentlemen. They are so cute!
Everyone who was playing gold was pretty nice. I only drove my cart when they weren't putting? hitting the ball. I tried not to interrupt people's games but everyone talked with me. And I apologized for interrupting their games.
As I stated in my last blog, Katie the model from the shoot also shot with some parasols of Pamela's Parasols.
Styling was done by Tiffani Chynel.
Make up and hair was done by Jeanette C.
I'm going to hypnotize you.
This one kind of makes me think of a dark Alice in Wonderland.
I did a photo shoot for Tiffani Chynel. This whole shoot was her inspiration. Tiffani Chynel is a wardrobe stylist and she's awesome! She's going to be styling my sisters engagement photos.
Katie S. was our model.
We did our photo shoot in San Diego.
These first two photos are clockwork orange inspiration.
This outfit and being set in a tree made Katie look like a wood nymph. So thats what I'm calling this picture.
I think these last ones are more of an ethereal goddess look.
Here's a close up of her hair and make up.
Here's the gallery of the photos in case you didn't want to read my ramblings of the shoot.
I hope you liked these photos! The next blog post will have more photo's of Katie because she shot with Pamela's Parasols (which will be my next blog post).
hannahmichelle - great job chrissy! these look like theyre straight out of a fashion advertisement! bravo!
So I know I already posted a blog on my trip to Cabo San Lucas a few months ago on my old blog, but I had to post it on my website blog!
I went through and I touched up the color on some of the photos that I had previously posted on.
I'm heading back to Cabo at the beginning of March, so you'll see more photos from Cabo after my trip!
And I'm going back again in May for my sister's wedding!
jesse - Colors are looking very nice.
I went to Mammoth this weekend for the CGN Winter retreat for Party Til AM, The House of Glam, and Founding Members. I work with Party Til AM, and since I'm still new to the brand, it was nice for me to get to know who I work with (as well as with members of the other 2 brands). So what did we do up in Mammoth? Well obviously we went snowboarding, hung out and did some team building activities.
The pictures in the gallery are on the way up to Mammoth.
And the last one is the view from our backyard from the cabin we stayed in.
Unfortunately, I did not take pictures while snowboarding. It was only my 3rd time boarding. The first 2 times, no one taught me the basics, but this time I learned. So I didn't want to bring my camera just in case I ate it (I should invest in a small point and shoot camera to fit in my pockets).
I didn't take too many photos because my body was super sore after boarding so I couldn't hold my camera up.


I can't believe it's been over six years since we've sent each other mail. Time has really flown by, and yes, it seems the closer in proximity we are, the fewer the letters.
I do commend you on the redecoration of our blog. It is very well lit, homey, and warming. It's the perfect place to visit, tea in hand, and chat with you for a while. Besides, how could I not approve of a lime green typewriter?
I understand what you mean about needing a break- time has felt like an unending tidal wave as of late. It has been all go go go over here, but I have been able to carve out a few minutes for myself. Time to pour yourself a cup, because I've brought a few snippets to share with you tonight.
As I sip my tea, some Constant Comment black by the way, let me share my past week with you. I have been working on a giant-ish Dory amigurumi for my goddaughter Q's birthday.
I decided to double strand the fishie to make it bigger, and now my wrists are paying for it. Such a surprise, I know. It is now on hold, paused in the customary ami-jigsaw puzzle state, but should make a comeback soon.
After those, I proceeded to relive my grade school days by making some tissue paper Cthulhu banners. At first I completely forgot how to make these things, then after a few failed attempts, it all came back to me.
They tasted nummy, even if the yeast decided to die halfway through the baking process!
In other news, the Hubs is doing well. And now I realize, with out six year absence, that this is his first mention amongst our blog. Him and TeenieE will have quite the attentions in upcoming letters, I'm sure. For now, however, I would like to share a new crafting love of mine, bookbinding!
Voila! Now you can probably see why I'm hooked!
Well, I just caught sight of the clock, and must get to bed. I hope the embargo on your sleep has come to an end by now. We all deserve a decent night's sleep here and there.
Good night for now. Miss you and love you bunches!
TinyM is on a sleep boycott. Therefore, my sleep has been embargoed. I have probably drank half a pot (or more) coffee this morning. We went to our normal breakfast place after mass. But being home now, I'm brewing a pot of Russian Caravan (from a tea shop named Mecca in Tulsa, Oklahoma – I'm not affiliated and receive no money from any clicks). If you haven't had it, it smells like and tastes exactly like what one might think a campfire would taste like if liquified into a drinkable state. It's ah-may-zing, and with the little amount of sleep I'm getting lately, is just the right strength (strong as possible!).
In other news, Hedwig's proper wheel arrived the other day. She loves it, and all her new little ramps and such. She's still not tame, but is definitely happier every day. We are making progress!
I go back to school tomorrow. I am not ready 😦 It's been a while since I needed a break as badly as I needed this one. I think much of the need has come from either having my break stolen from me (having to attend professional development during any and all 3 day weekends), or from being sick during them. It was fabulous to finally have a break where I wasn't sick. I got SO much done. I still have a ton more to do, but progress is being made on this front as well.
In boring for everyone else, but exciting for me news, I finally finished my Notre Dame class this week. It's nice to have that finished. Almost everyone else planned to take theirs over the summer, but for several reasons, my friend and I decided to take ours together while class was still in session. Now that mine is done and everyone else's is just starting, I can especially appreciate having taken it early. It's nice to have that one big thing off my plate.
I don't have a photo for this post, but I will give a big thank you to the photographer who took the photo of our new header. I don't know who it is, but it came from a website called pexel, and the photo was just listed under an account "rawpexel." So, to whomever took the photo, thank you! It's beautiful.
Love you, Sis. Can't wait to hear from you. I'm off to have my tea and plan some lessons. We'll see if I can get myself caffeinated enough to manage some form of coherence. I hope you're doing well, and hope to see you soon! Any plans for Easter?
I may have accidentally & irrevocably changed our website design. Whoops!
P.S. – Since I couldn't fix it (theme was retired), I decided to go all out and renovate the place. Hopefully you like it!
It has been 6 years. 6 years since our last digital letter. 6 years of so much life. Rather than even attempt to fill in any gaps, I'll let the gaps fill themselves as needed. Instead, I'm going for a brand new start.
It has been such a very long time since I sat and had a cup of tea, since I sat with my yarn. These are the things that happened today that led me here. First, TinyM came and asked me if I had any yarn for the robins. I pretty much tore apart the storage room, but I knew I had a small bag of yarn ends in there somewhere. My total disregard for the mess I was making was rewarded, and as so infrequently happens these days, I found what I was looking for.
Later, after picking up TinyM from preschool & having lunch, we sat down to watch his favorite show (Lots and Lots of Really Big Trains) on Amazon. While the show started, I brewed some tea (mixed jasmine & black) and considered what I would do while TinyM watched his show. I thought about yarn, but I'm so tired. It is nice to have the week off work, and I just got my room (mostly) straightened up. Then the smell of the tea hit me, and I was instantly reminded of this place, our place.
It would seem that since we live so much closer than before (just a few towns apart) we wouldn't need letters, but I think we maybe need them now even more than before!
It's a long story, but long story (relatively) short… I talked to a local pet shop a couple weeks ago, and a woman who looked like someone important told me she'd order what I was looking for and have one in the week after. I ordered her a pretty cute looking cage that seemed to match the size requirements for her. Fast forward a week, the cage is together and awaiting an occupant. I stopped by the shop & the same exact lady told me word for word the same thing. So I called 2 other pet shops nearby. Each of those didn't even know what I was talking about. Finally, I called the place we found her. She came home with us and I was immediately aware her new stylish home was WAY too small. I fast ordered her the cage I should have ordered her in the first place, and spent the next day reorganizing my room to make space for Hedwig's new digs. This was no small feat, considering. You know me: I won't take out any furniture just because new furniture is being added! Hilariously enough, my room has never looked more spacious.
Horrible cage repurposed as a shelf… I now have the bottom filled as well.
With any luck, we will have cheerfully colored robins' nests to look forward to, and everyone (including Granpa) is already enjoying our new housemate. I miss you, as always, and I love you!
It's been a very sleepy sort of start to the year here. I've been under a bit of a haze of appointments, crafting, and a really awful cold that's been going around. I, of course, caught the cold; and it went straight to my lungs and set up camp. I'm much better, now, though so not to worry! I went straight to the doctor and he gave me medicine to cure the infection. I cannot believe it's March already, though. It feels like forever since I've written to you, and I wonder how the time got past me so easily.
It's a new tea that I was gifted in a recent swap package, and it's really yummy! Even ArmyC will drink it with me when I make a pot.
I also finished both my pink and turquoise prayer shawls that have been flying about my UFO (UnFinished Object) files for almost a year now! They've already been sent off back home to Gram(ma), and taken to the church.
I was less than pleased with the turquoise one. It's just a plain simple stole shaped shawl, but as it was one of my first projects I failed to properly guess the center. The seam actually runs a bit down one side, but there was nothing I could do to fix it other than unravel quite a bit of it. Between you and me I was a bit tired of looking at the blue at this point, and found the Q sized crochet hook more cumbersome than I used to. It's been a long time since I picked up that large hook!
At the very end of January, my knitting group had a day where we made baby hats for charity. You could also choose to make something for the seafarers, but those items would have taken me weeks! They were things like sweaters (for grown men, no less!) and scarves in dk weight yarn. I simply knew I'd never make it through one of those projects so I settled on making about 5 hats for babies of all sizes.
I know, that's not the camel teapot you gave me! And it's not the clear glass teapot I received in the Tea swap we took part in! This seems to be the year of the teapot for me. I'd seen the cozy pattern before, and it was one of my favorites, but I was not ready for the colorwork or the steeking or any number of other scary new knitting techniques that this project encompassed! So I left it in my queue to make "someday". Besides, I reasoned, it will not fit either of my current teapots. But a friend gifted me the pattern and asked me to knit it along with her for moral support. How could I say no to that?! It was great fun, and while it's not perfect, I find it absolutely lovely. And it turns out that having 3 teapots is a blessing. I use the glass one for the especially pretty brews when I know I can sit and watch and refill it with hot water as needed. (It's a bit smaller than these other two.) And the other two take turns being clean. Since I have my pot of tea almost every day, there is always one that needs cleaning.
The theme of February seems to have been to learn new knitting things! I made these blocks, and for them I had to learn to duplicate stitch. It took quite a bit longer than I expected, but the results were very pretty for the most part. And where the prettiness runs thin, I still like that they look a bit like worn wooden blocks with the paint coming off where they've been loved a bit too much.
These were for a swap where my partner has one little girl and one on the way. Please ignore the poorly thought out photo that has the elements P, O, and S in that order. I was taking these photos hurriedly, as the shipping deadline was the next day.
Isn't he just the cutest? He now lives on ArmyC's desk, in a nice pile of unfiled paperwork. Hedgehog loves it. And bonus, I'm getting much better at picking up stitches because of him.
Well, that's pretty much all the news from out here in rainy Washington.
For now, I think I'm going to toss some laundry in to wash, make an early lunch, and see if I can't settle in to watch my very favorite version of Little Women.


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"People see some positive trending or some positive information, and you want to let your guard down," TenHaken said. "Really, right now, we have several more months of mitigation we have to practice."
Dr. David Basel, Vice President for Clinical Quality for Avera Medical Group, said ICU capacity at Avera health centers is continuing to run at or near capacity. And Dr. Mike Wilde, Vice President Medical Officer for Sanford Health, said workers remain very busy, including in the ICU.
"A minority of our patients are COVID," Wilde said. "We're just continuing to see a lot of other intensive care needs at this time."
Map:Where is coronavirus in South Dakota? View data on ages, counties and gender
Both health care officials said they anticipate a slight increase in cases during the next couple of weeks, unless families took the safety precautions necessary during the holiday. They're looking at two models: One that shows a decline could happen in the next two weeks if residents were diligent, and another that shows a slight increase and then an eventual decline, Wilde said.
At least two drug makers, Pfizer and Moderna, have both recently filed with the FDA to have emergency use approval for their vaccines, but federal officials and CDC officials still need to determine how those vaccines will be used and who will receive them first, Franken said.
She added how that's done shouldn't cause harm, should promote justice and should lower hospitalizations. It's a process that should be transparent, she said.
"As we wait for a vaccine to arrive, I urge you to do as Mayor Paul indicated, to continue those mitigation measures as we've been asking you to practice," Franken said.
She also urged residents to get their flu shots, because cases are still sporadic across the state, and be conscientious of their physical health going into the winter, stating practicing healthy eating habits and exercise can help fight off any infections.
Meanwhile, Wilde said Sanford has been planning for distribution of the vaccine and is working to identify who should get the treatment first.
Basel said the vaccine could prevent tens to hundreds of thousands of deaths, but to not be alarmed by possible stories about side effects of the vaccine. He said officials are also having conversations about how to reach those at higher risk for COVID when it comes to the vaccine, like those without transportation and those who are homeless.


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It'll play like this funny video below! Try resizing the page!

Photo layouts are also really cool and dynamically resizable. Check out the photos/gallery section at [magiciansanfrancisco.com](http://magiciansanfrancisco.com) for a demo and see [the source code](https://github.com/strongrobert/MagicianSanFrancisco) for how.

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Anders Jormin est un contrebassiste et compositeur suédois de jazz né en 1957 à Jönköping.

Anders Jormin étudie la contrebasse et l'improvisation à l'académie de musique de Göteborg, d'où il sort diplômé en 1979.

Jormin est actif comme musicien depuis les années 1980, mais il est surtout connu pour sa participation aux groupes de Charles Lloyd, Tomasz Stańko, et Bobo Stenson dans les années 1990 et 2000.

Jormin est particulièrement inspiré par les musiques traditionnelles, et en particulier la musique traditionnelle suédoise.

Discographie partielle

 1984 - Nordic Light (Dragon)
 1988 - Eight Pieces (Dragon)
 1991 - Alone (Dragaon)
 1993 - The Call de Charles Lloyd
 1994 - Jord (Dragon)
 1996 - Once (Dragon)
 1998 - silvae (Dragon)
 1999 - Xieyi (ECM)
 2004 - In Winds, in Light (ECM)
 2004 - Aviaja  (Footprint Records)

Notes et références

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Contrebassiste suédois de jazz
Naissance en septembre 1957
Naissance à Jönköping
Artiste d'ECM Records

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(American, 1905-1998)
Alex Schomburg is highly respected for being the longest lasting, active science fiction artist whose career spanned over sixty years. His first work appeared in 1925 and he was still producing illustrations in the mid 1980s. In his eighties Schomburg reflected,
"I feel very fortunate to be still around to do science fiction art since most of the small group that dominated that field in the 1950s are now gone… Guess I am one of the last."
Born in Puerto Rico to a German father and Spanish mother, Schomburg moved to New York in 1912. He showed promise in art at a young age and by 1923 he opened an art studio with his three brothers in midtown Manhattan. They created advertisements for companies such as General Electric and Sanka Coffee among others.
Schomburg was first exposed to science fiction in 1925 through the legendary magazine publisher Hugo Gernsback. This began a forty year career illustrating Gernsbeck's Science and Invention, Electrical Experimenter and Radio Craft magazines. He also did freelance work for many pulps during the 1930s and by the 1940s he created covers for Marvel Comics and drew Captain America and the Human Torch among other classic characters. Comic book collectors regard Schomburg as one of the finest artists from the Golden Age of Comics.
The 1950s proved to be a prolific time for Schomburg's science fiction work in magazines and book illustration. By the late 1960s he was the first artist hired to do conceptual drawings for Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Work continued to stream in keeping Schomburg busy into the twilight years of his life.


Before we got Nimar I joined the old YahooGroups for Savannah cats. I learned so much in my first few years there about diet, genetics, and general feline health, and also had the benefit of getting to know more about the various breeders and the wonderful cats that the other members of the community had welcomed into their homes.
In more recent years, the old style of boards have given way to social platforms like Facebook, which is tremendous given how visual these outlets can be. Now I can see daily pictures of kittens while reading the funny, and occasionally sad, tales from the other participants. I see people there learning how to choose the right kitten and how to care for him or her. I also see people celebrating triumphs as they over come issues with their feline friends or people seeking solace over a loss.
If you are ever considering getting a Savannah Cat, I cannot recommend enough that you join some of these forums now. This will give you an opportunity to get to know the breeders (and see their kittens), become more educated about how to make the best home possible for these cats, and how to avoid scammers.
Online scams are prevalent everywhere, but those looking for "cheap" Savannah cats make particularly easy targets. Trust me when I say that any deal that seems too good to be true absolutely is. If you haunt Craigs List looking for a cat, or bargain shop websites, you are likely opening yourself up to a world of heartbreak.
My recommendation is to first look for breeders that are TICA approved. ( tica.org/en/ ) Look to see if there are reports on sick kittens or unethical practices online (BBB or websites that house information on bad catteries). Join discussion groups and forums and see if the breeders are there. Just because they are not there does not mean they are bad (Select Exotics, who bred Siada and Layla are not active participants of the online groups, but the other breeders there know the cattery and know that it has a reputation of producing healthy, socialized kittens). The reputable breeders are also masters at spotting scammers (who often swipe other photos to populate their own sites and ads with adorable kittens). If in doubt, just ask.
If you know that your timeline for getting a kitten is years away, then by joining the groups you will have a chance to follow the journey of other owners as they raise their kittens and that might help you make up your mind on what breeder you want to talk to when the time comes.
Savannah Cat Enthusiasts is run by the owner of Agato Savannahs cattery.
Savanna Cat Lover is run by the owner of Jungletouch Savannahs.
Hooked on Savannahs is managed by a number of individuals, including several long-time breeders including (but not limited too), Nitrokatz Savannahs, St. Louis Savannahs, and Kirembo Savannahs.
Are you interested in a more old-school platform? SavannahCatChat still has a thriving message board community where you can learn about the breed, share health concerns, ask about breeders (or leave reviews) and get your fill of adorable cat photos!
Message board style forum for pretty much any Savannah Cat topic!
If you are just hoping to avoid potential scams, you can check out the Savannah Cat Breeders Facebook page which maintains a list of legitimate breeders. If your preferred breeder is not on that list, just ask about them, as there are often new members that need to be added, or someone might just have been overlooked. Remember that these tools are maintained by members of the community in effort to help you find your perfect Savannah companion and to promote the breed in the best ways possible.
This forum exists to house a list of reputable breeders.
And finally, I want to mention Savannah Cat Rescue. This fantastic non-profit organization does incredible work in saving Savannahs from shelters and trying to find them their new forever home. It is run by experienced breeders and a team of volunteers. You can talk to them if you are interested in working with one of these cats or if you would like to make a donation to help further their cause.


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BBB's Give.org Study: "High trust" is up for 12 of 13 charity categories
By H. Art Taylor
President & CEO BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Arlington, VA (November 22, 2022) – According to new research from BBB's Give.org, the portion of respondents that "highly trusts" different charity types increased for 12 out of 13 categories between December 2020 and December 2021. The exception was environmental organizations, which dropped moderately (0.4%) and had the least portion of respondents (16.0%) expressing high trust. (See page 14 of Give.org Donor Trust Report.)
The standards-based, charity-evaluation group today released the Give.org Donor Trust Report 2022: Five-Year Review of Trust and Giving Attitudes. The report, a survey of more than 2,100 adults in the United States (with a separate section for more than 1,000 adults in Canada) identifies significant shifts in trust for specific charity types and hones into how participants who report being open to charity solicitation differ from the broader sample.
"With growing concern about how eroding trust might harm publicly soliciting charities, our survey found reasons for hope," said H. Art Taylor, president and CEO of BBB's Give.org, "The survey found higher trust for most charity categories, and the highest openness to solicitation we have observed in five years."
Report highlights include:
Among all respondents, 38.0% express being open to solicitation, with 17.0% saying they desire to be approached more by charities and 21.0% saying they might be willing to give more if approached. This is the highest openness to solicitation observed in the past five years, up 5.2 points between December 2017 and December 2021. (See page 34 of DTR – Give.org Donor Trust Report.)
Respondents who are open to solicitation are more likely to prefer donating to a charity serving the needs of their ethnic community. For example, among participants who would like charities to approach them more, 71.8% prefer donating to a charity serving the needs of their ethnic community. By comparison, among respondents who do not want to be approached by charities, 26.1% say the same. (See page 35 of DTR.)
When presented with scenarios that might deter participants from donating, 57.7% focus on a financial concern (including 32.8% saying they would be most discouraged when a high portion of every dollar is spent on fundraising and management; and 24.9% who would be most discouraged when they are not sure what the charity will do with their donation). (See page 25 of DTR.)
Younger generations are more likely to say they will not donate if they are not sure what the charity will do with the money (37.8% of Gen Zers, as compared to 15.2% of Matures), while older generations are more likely to be discouraged when a high portion of every dollar is spent on overhead (50.6% of matures, as compared to 26.0% of Gen Zers). (See page 25 of DTR.)
For a free copy of the report, go to Give.org/DonorTrust.
BBB's Give.org urges donors to give thoughtfully by taking the time to investigate charities before making a donation and to visit Give.org to verify if a charity meets the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.
Generational age ranges used in the Give.org Donor Trust Report: Generation Z (18-23), Millennial (24-39) Generation X (40-55) Boomers (56-74), Matures (75-92).
ABOUT BBB WISE GIVING ALLIANCE: BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB's Give.org) is a standards-based charity evaluator that seeks to verify the trustworthiness of nationally soliciting charities by completing rigorous evaluations based on 20 holistic standards that address charity governance, results reporting, finances, fundraising, appeal accuracy and other issues. National charity reports are produced by BBB's Give.org and local charity reports are produced by local Better Business Bureaus – all reports are available at Give.org.
ABOUT BBB: For more than 100 years, the Better Business Bureau has been helping people find businesses, brands, and charities they can trust. In 2020, people turned to BBB more than 220 million times for BBB Business Profiles on 6.2 million businesses and Charity Reports on 11,000 charities, all available for free at BBB.org. The International Association of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for the local, independent BBBs in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
MEDIA CONTACTS: For more information, journalists should contact Elvia Castro (703-247-9322 or ecastro@give.org)
Wise Giving Wednesday: Third Month for Ukraine Relief
On Monday, April 25th, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced the need for $2.25 billion in assistance to help Ukraine
Wise Giving Wednesday: Earth Day 2022
Fifty-two years ago, Earth Day had its first observance on April 22, 1970.
Wise Giving Wednesday: Concerts Raising Funds for Ukraine Relief and/or Refugees
Raising charity funds through concerts or musical recordings is older than rock and roll and the cause of Ukraine relief is no exception.
Wise Giving Wednesday: Ukraine Relief Adapts to Changing Circumstances
War has many unpredictable developments. How long will hostilities last? Which areas will be safe?
Wise Giving Wednesday: And the Oscar Goes to….Cryptocurrency Donations for Ukraine
During the 94th Academy Awards® that aired Sunday, March 27th, one of the commercial advertisements during the breaks featured a cryptocurrency service company that provided viewers a web address or QR code link to make a cryptocurrency donation to the International Red Cross for their relief efforts in Ukraine.
Wise Giving Wednesday: Growing Needs of Ukrainian Refugees
As the war in Ukraine continues to unfold, resulting in more damage and destruction to major cities, a growing number of Ukrainians are leaving to neighboring countries.
Wise Giving Wednesday: From Books to Borscht, Retail Sales Helping Ukraine
It would not be unusual for disasters and tragedies to inspire some retailers to sell products or services with the promise that some of the sales will benefit a relief assistance charity.
Wise Giving Wednesday: Tips on Donations to Assist Ukraine Relief Efforts
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine has begun, concerns grow about current and potential emergency needs of the Ukraine people.
Military and Veterans Charities
To help contributors make wise giving decisions about charities that address needs facing veterans, military service members and/or their families, BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following advice.
Guide to Car Donations for Charities
The gifting of used cars to charities has become a favorite way for Americans to dispose of unwanted vehicles.
Wise Giving Wednesday: 2021 Give.org Donor Trust Report
This week BBB Wise Giving Alliance released the 2021 Give.org Donor Trust Report: Profiles in Charity Trust and Giving.


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3 Steps That Microsoft Needs Take To Win In Africa With Its Nokia Acquisition
Moses Kemibaro 2013-09-03
Moses Kemibaro · September 3, 2013
Its hardly news now that Microsoft dropped a relatively modest US$ 7.2 Billion to acquire Nokia's handset and software services business as well as some patents and mapping technology. I could have told you a year ago that this was probably inevitable when you consider just how invested Microsoft was already in re-making Nokia into a credible smartphone contender, albeit a few years late. The results are already evident given that Microsoft Windows Phone devices now outsell BlackBerries on a global basis.
So far, the Microsoft and Nokia partnership has yielded a decent number of Windows Phone devices which are actually quite impressive. However, in terms of global marketshare, Windows Phone is a distant third to the duopoly of Google's Android and Apple's iOS. Indeed, even in Africa, its become clear that inexpensive Android phones are now costing even less than some of Nokia's feature phones. Its hard to imagine that just a few short years ago Nokia was the de facto mobile device for a majority of the planet.
So, going forward, much has been said about the acquisition of Nokia's handset and software services business by Microsoft. However, the bigger question is how will this pan out for Microsoft in Africa? For sure, Nokia still sells a massive number of entry-level Symbian feature phones here but consumers and businesses alike are increasingly demanding smartphones that enable them to do so much more at really low prices. Therefore, a bigger challenge for Microsoft is how to ensure that Windows Phone becomes the "go to" mobile ecosystem in Africa when Android seems to be winning all the smartphone marketshare. In my view, the following are the 3 immediate steps that Microsoft needs to take with its Nokia acquisition(s) to win in Africa:
Launch Windows Phone devices that sell for as little as US$ 50.00 – Yes. I know. This is a long shot but given the massive resources that the combined Microsoft-Nokia has available it should be able to launch really inexpensive Windows Phone devices in Africa. Its a no-brainer really when I can go to any mobile shop in Nairobi and buy a half decent dual SIM Android Device for around US$ 65.00. Microsoft needs to consider heavily subsidising such low-cost Windows Phone devices across Africa if it has any chance of gaining widespread adoption and achieving the sort of critical mass that Android is already enjoying continent-wide. Currently, the least expensive Windows Phone devices in Africa cost around US$ 200.00 which is far too expensive for the majority of Africans. These devices also need to be able to go head to head with comparable Android devices in terms of features and functionalities, and even be considerably better. The Chinese OEMs are already winning this game with Android so its really a do or die move for Microsoft.
Make it super easy for current Nokia feature phone users in Africa to "switch" to become Microsoft smartphone users – Right now your average consumer in Africa with around US$ 100.00 to spare on a smartphone probably has no alternative but to buy an Android device. That being said, since Nokia never made the bold move of having an Android range of devices this means that OEMs like Samsung, Huawei, ZTE, Tecno, Mi-Fone and Tecno are winning this market hand over fist. Its a market where price and features rule. However, Nokia has been consistently launching more and more "advanced" feature phones from its Asha range which do a decent job of mimicking smartphone capabilities. This is obviously a short-term strategy that needs to be put to rest as soon as possible. Microsoft needs to use its newly acquired Nokia clout to create incentives for its feature phone users in Africa to switch to Windows Phone smartphones. Africans will need really compelling reasons to consider Microsoft over Android smartphones.
Develop exclusive and lucrative strategic partnerships with premium African content partners and mobile developers to drive adoption – The simple reason why the Android and iOS mobile ecosystems are so well entrenched is due to the fact they have an abundance of really cool content. The majority of mobile apps that are launched globally these days happen on this duopoly and that has consumers locked-in. This will continue to be the case as mobile content becomes increasingly connected to the cloud so as to create truly contextual mobile experiences such as Google Now already does. Microsoft has already done a commendable job getting mobile developers globally to build mobile apps for its Windows Phone ecosystem but it pales in comparison to the duopoly. Therefore, once again, Microsoft needs to give incentives and offer the right sort of enabling scenarios that would encourage African content partners to build for its mobile ecosystem. This will not be easy even as there are already impressive efforts underway across the continent. Ultimately, content is the driver of mobile ecosystem adoption.
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Moses Kemibaro is the Founder of Dotsavvy, Kenya's first Digital Business Agency which he established in 2002. Until December 2018, he also served as the Commercial Manager in East Africa for the Perform Group, the leading global digital sports media business that owns Goal.com, the world's leading digital destination for football content with over 70 million users per month globally - and 2 million in Kenya.
Moses is a seasoned digital services professional having worked in Africa's Internet Industry for over 15 years. In 2012 he was the Sales Director for Africa at InMobi, the world's leading Independent mobile ad network where he led sales in Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria and Ghana. Between 2010 and 2012, Moses was the Founding Regional Manager at Dealfish East Africa (now known as OLX Kenya) which he grew from scratch to become the leading online classifieds on mobile and desktop in Kenya and Uganda.
Previously, Moses worked at companies such as 3mice Interactive Media and Africa Online at the very start of Kenya's digital revolution. Moses is also an award-winning and often quoted TechBlogger at MosesKemibaro.com where he rants and raves about all things digital in Kenya and Africa.
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September 3, 2013 at 6:35 pm — Reply
Step No. 1 is unlikely given that they have stated that through the acquisition they intend to raise their gross margin per device from US$10 (based on current licensing) to over US$40 (through the sale of their own hardware) [See http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/download/press/2013/StrategicRationale.pdf%5D. At the end of the day even Microsoft has to meet the obligations of its shareholders.
David Okwii
September 7, 2013 at 8:20 am — Reply
Moses,
It's very unlikely to produce a window phone at $50. and here's why;
Windows Phone OS is an operating system designed from the ground up to run on high-end hardware specs like iOS. As such, Microsoft has been imposing strict hardware guidelines for its device partners to produce a phone that will deliver the sort of user experience that makes any windows phone a suitable contender against high-end Androids and the mighty iPhone.
So far Microsoft's attempts to produce a medium-range (not even low-end) smartphone is the Huawei Ascend W1 which was a result of its 4Afrika campaign designed to usher out devices for the African market. My personal experience with it as a phone reviewer with the TechPost(www.techpost.ug) resounds a device running an OS that overwhelms the underlying hardware.
Finally, the chiness vendors know the African market far much better than either Nokia or Microsoft. While, their products leave alot to be desired, they're being used by millions of mobile users on the African market. They beat Nokia/Microsoft in both price and features most appealing to the African mobile subscriber.
Dear Facebook, Google, Microsoft, want to help Africa? Here's how | InnovationAfrica
February 25, 2014 at 1:35 pm — Reply
[…] to find ways of distributing and monetizing their products as digital technology thought-leader Moses Kemibaro thinks? Who is working with the teachers and educators to transform education using devices? None! […]


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I'm spending the day at VMware's beautiful Palo Alto campus headquarters to attend and discuss the launch of their new vCloud Hybrid Service offering. Both Pat Gelsinger, CEO, and Bill Fathers, GM, Hybrid Cloud Services are giving the press, users, investors, and even many of their employees a first look at the future of VMware's software defined data center solution (SDDC). Not be confused with the VMware Cloud Evaluation, which was made available to the public in a "test drive" mode earlier this year, the vCloud Hybrid Service (vCHS or a slang version being "vChess") offering is fully production ready and offers two different consumption models: Dedicated Cloud and Virtual Private Cloud. During the presentation, Gelsinger noted that he expects consumption of both offerings in parallel by customers.
Note: All travel and incidentals were paid for by VMware to attend this event. No other compensation was received.
The Dedicated Cloud offers a nice chunk of compute and storage in an isolated environment for a customer that has a use case that requires it. The Virtual Private Cloud, on the other hand, is a multitenant environment with burstable compute. Both plans offer similar production support but the dedicated model requires a subscription investment of 12 months or more. Some ideas for use cases could be a Dedicated Cloud area for more stable, predictable workloads, with the Virtual Private Cloud offering a landing point for more dynamic applications or new development.
You can take a look at all of the pricing options on this page.
During a very impressive live demo, held by Mathew Lodge ,Vice President, Cloud Services, we saw a Hybrid Migration via a Stretched Deploy. In the demo, a virtual machine was migrated from on premise private infrastructure over to the vCloud Hybrid Service. While the audience did not get to actually see that the networking was operational both before and after, I will give a lot of kudos to the fact that the entire workflow was relatively straight forward. Additionally, the entire process was executed via a connector within the vSphere Web Client.
I'm also quite pleased to see that vCHS will be available via the channel, especially since my employer (Ahead) is part of the Lighthouse program. This will mean that I'll get my hands dirty with the service with my role as a Technical Architect when a client can benefit from extending their private infrastructure (or cloud) into a hybrid cloud model. In the long run, many companies that use VMware virtualization products have worked to develop a strong relationship with a member of the channel, and it's a smart move on VMware's part to allow that interaction to continue with vCloud Hybrid Service.
There's still a very long list of service providers who provide public cloud fueled by vCloud. In fact, a large chunk of them also offer a test drive to get exposure to what the vCloud Powered Service looks and feels like before cutting a PO. One example, Bluelock, has both produced training materials for a TrainSignal course entitled "VMware vCloud Director Organizations" (kudos to Jake Robinson) along with a nifty Recovery-as-a-Service offering that leverages Zerto, whom I have written about from a past Tech Field Day event.
Want to get some great video training on vCloud Director 5.1? I have created a course entitled VMware vCloud Director 5.1 Essentials with TrainSignal with hours of in depth technical content in a live lab format!
vCloud Hybrid Service has the ability to really fill a void that has existed for consumers of VMware vSphere and vCloud – a mostly non-invasive solution that enables them to change from a builder to a broker of IT services. As Pat Gelsinger stated, "Hybrid cloud is all about bridging the line of business needs and IT needs" – I believe this is a goal of most shops.
It was also quite nice to get some time with Pat and my fellow vExperts for a brief chat on the announcement and a quick photo opportunity. He made a point to make sure we all had some input and obviously is well versed with the vExpert program, which is a very awesome thing to behold.
I work for a MSP that is timid of the cloud (I'm not so much, but they are) granted in our area the ISP is not that great. Are you aware can we migrate back and forth? Moving applications, etc out to the private cloud and if customers decide to stop using our services migrate it back down to our environment for temporary storage or offloading of data?
vCHS does allow migrations back and forth from on premise and back again. There is also an offline transfer service you can use if you decide to simply terminate your subscription and need assistance.
Great! thanks so much for the quick reply. I watched your course on TrainSignal and have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog. I'm about to start my journey to VCP and will be starting a blog to kind of catalog the process to help future folks. Thanks for all the great information!


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London, England, Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flooid today announces a strategic partnership with FreedomPay, the global leader in Next Level Commerce , to bring industry-leading Retail solutions to merchants globally.
Powered by FreedomPay, Flooid allows merchants to connect their retail channels, removing barriers between online and in-store payments. FreedomPay's data-driven commerce platform grants merchants access to valuable analytics and Business Intelligence platform to drive further customer engagement and loyalty through targeted offers and incentives, all within a frictionless integrated payment solution.
"Through this partnership with FreedomPay, we are bringing enhanced innovation, choice, and flexibility to retailers on the Flooid platform," said Donna Stevens, Senior VP of Product and Marketing at Flooid. Our goal is to empower merchants with the tools they need to provide the best shopping experience to consumers globally."
The FreedomPay platform enables enterprises to provide a consistent payment experience for their customers globally, creating a seamless and flexible retail experience managing security, data and loyalty all from a single, unified tech stack.
"The partnership between FreedomPay and Flooid will bring a world-class commerce experience to retailers and shoppers around the globe," said Liesl Smith, Senior VP of Marketing and Sales Enablement at FreedomPay. "Together we are committed to delivering a seamless payment experience to customers, enabling an innovative and seamless omnichannel payment environment."
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Flooid helps retailers create the seamless shopping experiences customers demand. Flooid's unified commerce platform empowers merchants to sell to customers flexibly and consistently wherever they are and however they choose to shop. Our best of breed open ecosystem givers retailers the power to connect leading retail tech partners with a single unified commerce platform to engage with your shoppers, sell more effectively across channels and adapt to retail shopping changes we have yet to imagine.
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21 Republican Governors Join Letter Opposing Military COVID Vaccine Mandate
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A group of 21 GOP governors joined a letter on Wednesday to congressional leaders in an effort to stop President Joe Biden from initiating a COVID vaccine mandate for military personnel.
The letter — sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Republican minority leaders in the House and Senate — called for immediate action concerning the military's vaccine requirement.
"The Biden vaccine mandate on our military creates a national security risk that severely impacts our defense capabilities abroad and our state readiness here at home," the Republican governors wrote.
"We face a two-front problem due to the Biden vaccine mandate: current servicemembers are leaving our ranks, and new recruits are not signing up to join. Implementation of the mandate has placed our nation's military readiness at risk," they added.
The letter cited concerns regarding National Guard recruiting efforts that had missed their mark as a major factor for the request. The Army National Guard missed its recruiting target by 10% and announced that 7,500 members left service in an October report cited in the letter.
Deputy Chief of the Army National Guard Strength Maintenance Division Anson Smith was also cited in the letter over the Guard reportedly preparing to discharge around 14,000 soldiers in the next two years for refusing the COVID vaccine.
The governors expressed further concern over a November report revealing that the Armed Forces discharged 8,000 active duty members since the start of the president's COVID vaccine mandate.
"As Congressional leaders, it is your duty to provide for the national defense, and therefore, we call upon you to protect the men and women in uniform—who protect us—from an unnecessary vaccine mandate," they concluded.
The letter was signed by the governors of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) celebrated the letter, adding her support to the effort.
"I've been leading the effort in the Senate to stop the Biden administration's vaccine mandate," she tweeted. "I will not stop fighting for our servicemembers."
Thank you, @GovBillLee. I've been leading the effort in the Senate to stop the Biden administration's vaccine mandate.
I will not stop fighting for our servicemembers. https://t.co/ANZuqgBj7J
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Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) also expressed his support, adding plans to include an end to the military COVID vaccine mandate as part of supporting the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
As a veteran & member of @SASCGOP, I fully support our military & have fought hard for big nat'l security wins in the NDAA. But, before this bill moves forward, we must stand with our military members & reverse the @DeptofDefense's COVID vax mandate. U.S. readiness depends on it. pic.twitter.com/DoRgn5cJZh
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) November 30, 2022
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) also pushed the end of the vaccine mandate ahead of the military's next spending bill.
"The COVID-19 vaccine does not prevent transmission or infection of the virus. The DoD forcing out tens-of-thousands of service members will continue to undermine our military readiness and hamper future recruiting efforts for years to come," he said in a letter with other House Republicans. "Our brave men and women in uniform should not have to choose between following their sincerely held religious beliefs and serving their country."
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First we got Sundance, now South by Southwest has announced its feature film lineup for 2019. Set to take place from March 8th to 17th, the Austin-based festival will screen more than a hundred new features.
Among the many highlights are the world premiere of Jordan Peele's Us, Harmony Korine's long-awaited Spring Breakers follow-up The Beach Bum, Olivia Wilde's directorial debut Booksmart, Elle Fanning's Teen Spirit, and an untitled comedy starring Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron.
There are also a number episodic premieres in the television medium, including the highly anticipated adaptation of Joe Hill's NOS4A2, Taika Waititi's spinoff series What We Do in the Shadows, and Aidy Bryant's new comedy Shrill.
As expected, the lineup has a strong focus on music features, specifically The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story, The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash, Boy Howdy! The Story of CREEM Magazine, and a special screening of True Stories with David Byrne.
"As we head into our 26th edition, we couldn't be more excited to once again share a completely fresh SXSW 2019 slate with our uniquely smart and enthusiastic SXSW audience," says Janet Pierson, Director of Film. "As always, we looked for a wide range of work, contemplating scale, style, tenor and tone. We hope that this year's outstanding array of films from accomplished to emerging talent will entertain, surprise, and provoke."
Consult the full lineup below. As if the following weren't enough, a second wave of announcements will follow on February 6th, which includes all the horror fare in their Midnighters section. Though, we do love that Joe Bob Briggs is already confirmed to be down in Texas. Yahoo, indeed.
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How Rednecks Saved Hollywood with Joe Bob Briggs
Director/Screenwriter: Joe Bob Briggs
America's drive-in movie critic uses 200 video clips and photos to tell the 500-year history of the American redneck in a multimedia comedy performance.
Love, Death & Robots
Showrunners: David Fincher, Tim Miller, Josh Donen, Jennifer Miller
Love, Death & Robots, an animated anthology series presented by Tim Miller and David Fincher, is a genre orgy of Not-Suitable-For-Mainstream shorts. (World Premiere)
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Austin based electronic and experimental label Holodeck Records is partnering with Austin Film Society for a special live re-score screening of the 1990 animated film Ra: Path of the Sun God, a beautiful re-telling of one of Ancient Egypt's most famous myths.
Rebel Without A Crew: Filmmaking Master Class with Robert Rodriguez
Join Robert Rodriguez as he gives a master-class in micro-budget guerilla filmmaking, featuring behind the scenes moments from his new $7,000 film, RED 11. The event will be followed by the World Premiere of RED 11.
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David Byrne's 1986 musical comedy, inspired by theater director Robert Wilson, tabloid newspapers, and filmmakers Robert Altman and Federico Fellini, remains a unique artistic vision that celebrates the singular citizens of a fictional Texas town. David Byrne will appear in-person for Q&A following screening of new 4K restoration.