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Ritual Eating: food culture from around the world
Feature by Thomas Lethbridge
Across the world, food has contributed to and affected different cultures in a startling number of ways. Every nation has a particular relationship with their cuisine. For some, meals are the glue that binds families and friendships together. For others, eating is an integral rite of passage. Our enjoyment and obsession with food beyond the need to eat for survival is one of the things that makes us unique as a species. In the modern world, this special relationship has morphed many times over, manifesting itself in infinitely particular dining rules and rituals that are unique both individually and culturally. These rituals affect every aspect of our lives and form perhaps the most significant part of our relationship with food.
One area of society that has always been closely linked with food is religion. Sacrifices and feasts were part and parcel of life in the ancient world. In the Greek city of Olympia, the start of the Olympic festival was ushered in with a sacrifice of 100 oxen before the Temple of Zeus, which were roasted on an altar before being eaten in a huge feast. Today, food still plays a significant role in religious ritual. In Catholicism, for example, the sacrament of Communion features a wafer of bread and a glass of wine, which Catholics believe both symbolises and ultimately becomes Christ's body and blood. Conversely, religion is also closely associated with food deprivation: the Islamic festival of Ramadan demands that, for 29 to 30 days during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims do not eat or drink while the sun is up. The dedication with which both these customs are observed across the world highlights how closely ritual and food are still interlinked in modern society.
In many cultures, some of the more extraordinary food-based customs are associated with rites of passage and coming-of-age rituals. Some of these can involve truly extreme practises. The Mardudjara Aborigines of Australia require that boys, as part of the transition into manhood, undergo forced circumcision before cooking and consuming their own foreskins. In Papua New Guinea, the Sambia tribe require that boys as young as seven consume sugar cane to stimulate defecation and vomiting as part of a full-body cleanse, before being fed semen - seen as essential in catalysing growth of virility and masculinity. Again, these ancient rituals highlight the esteem in which the act of eating continues to be held in different cultures across the globe.
The communal aspect of food ritual is not unique to religious ceremony. All over the world, incredible food events are a crucial part of communal celebration. A great example is the Thorrablot of Iceland, a feast during which locals recreate a banquet from the ancient Orkneyinga Icelandic saga. The festivities involve poetry reading, speech giving and, of course, the consumption of local delicacies. These delicacies include singed lambs' heads and cured rams' testicles, as well as the potent traditional Brennivin schnapps - Iceland's national drink. Other famous festivals may not involve eating, but nevertheless have food at their core. Gloucestershire's notorious cheese rolling festival is a prime example, where men and women from around the world pursue wheels of local produce down a very steep hill. Clearly, for many people, food is as much about celebration and leisure time as a community as it is about the more "serious" customs.
It is not just communities who engage in sometimes bizarre dining customs. Around the world, there are many private, familial rituals that can be just as interesting. This can lead to social misunderstandings in certain situations when cultures clash. For instance, while in Japan and India it may be considered polite to finish all the food on a plate, in China, the reverse is true and is seen as an implication that a host was not generous enough with their portions. In some countries, it is also considered the height of rudeness to ask for additional salt and pepper for your plate - the ultimate insult to the chef responsible. That such varied customs exist highlights how food permeates and differs in every society around the world.
As we have seen, food greatly affects our personal and public interactions. It is essential in building relationships within communities and family units. But it is also true to say that food has always played a crucial role in people's professional lives. The ritual of using food as a medium through which to build vocational relationships is as ancient as religion. Be it in a medieval court, using feasts to build favour with royalty and other powerful figures, or the modern business lunch, over which deals and careers are often made, food continues to be the unifying factor that brings us together professionally as well as personally.
Food's place at the heart of society has been a constant throughout societal development. While the specifics of our ritual eating may have changed in some cultures, food continues to define how we interact with one another. As we have seen, this has resulted in some extraordinary and extreme food-focused practises around the world, but crucially great variety. That we can enjoy and interact with food in so many different ways is one of the things that continues to make it so important for so many of us.


The cleanse diet below is specifically designed as a natural and safe way to help you get the most out of your body cleanse detox plan, while avoiding common mistakes. In addition to its effectiveness, special consideration was given to the cleanse diet plan's safety, simplicity and ease of use. So anyone anywhere can enjoy its benefits.
This experts guide summarizes our experience working with hundreds of cleanse diet recipes, plans, and detox protocols.
We hope this guide will help you enjoy the many benefits of natural body cleansing for great overall health while minimizing the risks.
Before the cleanse to make sure you are prepared and avoid common mistakes.
During to help support your cleansing and detox progress.
After the cleanse is over to maintain the results.
The cleanse diet plan is very simple and has only 3 steps.
Notice that the last step is all about what you do after the cleanse diet is completed.
Often overlooked, this is very important, as many of the benefits from the cleanse will continue days and even weeks after the cleanse is over.
Removes accumulated waste buildup in the colon to optimize elimination of the toxins released during the cleanse diet.
Prevent and minimize healing crisis crises and detox reaction during the cleanse.
Day 1-7 What Should You Eat During A Cleanse?
Evaluate how adding new foods make you feel.
This is a great way to reveal potential sensitivities to foods that may not agree with your body.
Your Medical History: if you have any health concern or taking any medication, we highly recommend that you should consult with your doctor before.
Your Objectives: often overlooked, you may want to ask yourself why you want to cleanse, and what are you hoping to achieve.
Just to make sure you choose the best body cleanse for your body and goals.
What type of body cleanse do I need?
As we mentioned above, the cleanse diet plan is designed to support most body cleanses.
If you are not sure which body cleanse to do, or if this is your first time, the diet cleanse plan is great plan to start; safe, easy to use with very low prep needed.
The most important step to do before starting any cleanse diet or body detox plan is to optimize your digestive tract and toxins elimination functions, to allow the toxins relesed during the cleanse to leave your body as quick as possible.
This critical step is often overlooked, and is the main reason why many people report healing crises and detox reaction during their cleanse. It just takes the body too much time to eliminate these toxins. The longer these released toxins stay in your system, the more negative impact they may have on your body, causing many discomforts and in some cases even damage to vital organs.
This is exactly what an oxygen colon cleanse (Oxy-Powder®) is designed to do.
As its name suggests, oxygen colon cleanse releases oxygen in the entire digestive tract and intestines to soften and loosen dry hard waste buildup so it can be flushed out naturally by the body through normal bowel movements. Unlike laxatives and other herbal colon cleanse methods that can irritate your body or cause laxative dependency, oxygen colon cleanse works in a completely natural and safe way. It doesn't force your body to make a bowel movement and simply helps release the waste that gets stuck to the colon wall.
For this reason, oxygen colon cleanse is considered safer and more effective than fiber or herbal colon cleanse methods and is the preferred choice of many natural health practitioners before and during natural cleansing protocols.
Did you know? In many cases, the weight of the waste buildup in the colon may be 10-20 pounds and sometimes even more. When the body gets rid of such a burden, it has more energy and resources to perform better and to actually heal other areas which were neglected before.
It is best to start the colon cleanse during the first day of the cleanse diet, in the evening before bedtime.
Expect the next day to have a series of bowel movements with many of the waste buildup, bloat, excess gas being eliminated. Most people feel a significant difference when these toxins are being flushed out.
What Should You Eat During A Cleanse?
Before we discuss what should you eat during a cleanse, it is much more important to cover what you should NOT eat or do during a cleanse.
Hard to digest foods: the purpose of the cleanse is to eliminate toxins from your body as quick as possible. This means that you want to avoid hard to digest or slow digesting foods that their digestion takes a long time. Another reason is that during the cleanse, you want to give your digestion a break. Digestion typically requires a lot of energy and resources.
Foods to avoid during the cleanse diet: all processed foods, beans & legumes, dairy, gluten, grains and wheat.
Foods that contain toxins: the main reason you want to avoid toxic foods or unhealthy foods during the cleanse diet is simple. You are trying to get rid of toxins. Introducing new toxins may not help your cleansing goals or the detox process.
While this makes sense, it is often overlooked. Old habits sometimes are hard to change.
Foods (and drinks) to avoid during the cleanse diet: alcohol, refined oils, refined sugars, processed carbs, meat, fish (mercury).
Foods sensitivities: this one may be tricky since in many cases, you do not always know which foods you are sensitive to.
This also applies to healthy foods. The same food that may benefit some people, can harm others. People bodies, digestion system tend to differ from each other. This is due to genetics, environmental diversity, and many other factors.
To make this process simple, here is the list of the foods that may cause issues to some people. Considering that the cleanse diet takes 3-7 days, if you are unsure whether or not you may have food sensitivities, you can simply avoid these foods during the cleanse.
Foods to avoid: common allergens (peanuts, soy, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten and shellfish) and nightshade vegetables (ground cherries, tobacco, tomatillos, eggplants, potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers).
Avoid overeating: the reason overeating is very problematic during the cleanse diet (and in general) is that it can make your body work very hard digesting the excess foods, causing stress and even damage to different systems and organs in your body.
This applies to healthy foods as well. The more digestion effort, the less your body is free to focus on other areas in your body that may need to be healed.
This goes above and beyond the cleanse diet.
Overeating has been correlated to many modern medical conditions. If you constantly feel the need to eat, you may want to consider whether your food choices or diet plan is the right one for your body and lifestyle (e.g. high carbs, high protein, low carbs, etc).
Emotional eating is also very common. We all are emotional eaters to some degree, the question as always is balance.
Keep things simple: different foods may need totally different conditions in the stomach and the digestive tract in order to be properly digested. Eat the wrong foods together at the same time, and you may get a recipe for a complete digestion disaster. This applies to healthy foods as well.
Food combination can sometimes be challenging. To make things simple, we already took this in consideration in our cleanse diet plan.
Go Organic: to limit your exposure to chemicals during the cleanse diet such as herbicides, pesticide, GMOs and others, always consume your food from organic sources.
The cleanse diet plan below is a 3-7 day protocol designed to help support most cleansing and detox plans, before, during and after the cleanse. The diet focuses on easy to digest foods and recipes known for their natural cleansing and detox properties.
Special consideration was given for simplicity as well as for avoiding problematic foods and eating habits.
When you wake up: Lemon water: squeeze the juice of ½ organic lemon into 16 ounces of spring or alkaline water.
Add 1-2 teaspoons of organic raw unfiltered unpasteurized apple cider vinegar (optional), and you get one of the best detox drinks that can boost your body cleanse and detox plan. Always drink on an empty stomach; when you wake up and between meals if needed.
When hungry during the day: eat ripe organic fresh fruits on an empty stomach, same type of fruit each time (don't mix different type of fruits). See how different fruits made you feel in terms of taste, energy, mood and hunger.
How much to eat? Start with small portions (20 grams of carbs) each time. Gradually increase the amount of fruits only if needed. Remember: the idea in the cleanse diet is not to eat until you are full, but to eat to satisfy your hunger.
Between meals: drink spring water or the lemon water based on how you feel. Drinking enough between your meals can help to promote healthy toxins removal as well as help with hunger. In many cases when we feel hungry, we are actually thirsty!
Evening: Detox Salad: choose soft raw leafy greens you enjoy such as romaine lettuce, spinach or others. Add 2-3 fresh cucumbers, 1 fresh ripe avocado, and 1 tablespoon of hemp seeds.
Fruits sometimes get a bad reputation for causing many digestive issues. The main reasons are usually due to poor quality fruits or as a result of combining them with other foods.
Think about bananas: green bananas (unripe) are known to cause constipation, yellow with little brown dots bananas (ripe) can actually relieve constipation.
If you like apples and cinnamon, you will be happy to know this combination is ideal for the cleanse diet.
Apples have been associated with a decreased risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and asthma (1).
Cinnamon is known for supporting healthy blood sugar levels (2).
Simply sprinkle ground cinnamon on fresh apples. Just watch the portion size and how your body responds. One medium apple can have up to 20 grams of sugars.
Another cleanse diet staple – fresh ripe berries: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries. They taste great, are relatively low in sugars and calories, easy to digest, and are very high in antioxidants and other health promoting nutrients.
For these reasons, they are often recommended for overall good health with a very large number of studies suggesting their many health benefits.
Another way to use berries is to combine them with soft greens such as lettuce to add natural sweetness to the greens.
This can replace the detox salad during the evening if you feel the need for something sweet rather than a salty, fatty or nutty meal.
As a reminder, food combination wise, if you decide to go with this option, do not add avocado, hemp seeds, lemon, apple cider vinegar or olive oil to the berries – greens salad.
Dry berries such as goji berries or frozen berries are considered healthy, although they are not recommenced during the cleanse diet.
Another cleanse diet staple that is also one of our most popular recipes, is the colon cleanse meal. The colon cleanse meal was developed to address a known problem with many cleansing and detox plans – hunger!
That is exactly the purpose of the colon cleanse meal: a healthy detox cleansing salad that is also highly nutritious that will make you feel happy and satisfied. It is also very easy to make, tastes great and like all our recipes offers a safe and all natural gentle cleanse.
So you are done with the cleanse diet and feel great,congrats!
Often overlooked, what you do after the cleanse diet is very important, as many of the benefits from the cleanse will continue days and even weeks after the cleanse is over.
We get many questions from people who enjoy the cleanse diet, especially how it made them feel, and would like to stay on it longer.
The cleanse diet however, is not designed to be consumed on an ongoing basis, but only short term (3-7 days).
Our recommendation is to gradually add more foods and evaluate how adding these foods made you feel.
A lot of people are surprised to learn that the reason they have digestive issues or feel tired after eating is due to healthy foods they have been eating. broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, and other vegetables (especially on their raw state) are often the cause. Beans, and legumes are also well known healthy foods that cause digestive issues.
For more ideas of healthy foods you can include, see our recipes section.
Many people find this protocol to be perfect on an ongoing basis as a 3 day cleanse diet during the weekend.
When properly done, even a short 3 day cleanse diet can make a big difference in the way you feel and your overall health.
Avoid hard to digest foods, allergens, meat, dairy a few days before you start your cleanse. See the foods to avoid for more details.
Avoid overeating before the cleanse. Many people tend to eat more before the cleanse thinking that the cleanse will take care of the extra food. This is not recommended and can backfire.
Focus on healthy foods and eating habits during the 5 days before the cleanse.
Day 1-7: start with the initial 7 day detox cleanse.
Day 8-14: gradually add more foods, see the after cleanse topic in the guide for the complete guidelines.
Day 15-21: continue with the 7 day detox cleanse.
Gradually add more foods for at least 4 weeks. During this time, you can still do the 3 day cleanse diet every other week, based on how you feel.
What is the best detox drink to lose weight?
The apple cider vinegar grapefruit weight loss drink is one of the best detox drink to lose weight that is all natural, safe and healthy.
Unlike many diet pills and weight loss products that may be bad for your health, this drink can actually support good health and help you to detox and cleanse your body. See recipe.
Speaking of weight loss, something you should know. As most fitness, natural health and weight loss authorities agree, healthy diet along with some exercise plan is the recommended approach. So combining natural detox and cleansing drinks as a part of a healthy weight loss plan is the way to go.
Apple phytochemicals and their health benefits (1).
Cinnamon use in type 2 diabetes: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis (2).


• Dr. Thomas Lickona, a renowned educator and the author of Educating for Character, cites large numbers of children showing attitudes of defiance for authority as one of the ten most troubling youth trends and warns it is a clear a sign of moral decline.
• A nationwide survey published in the New York Times showed that 93 percent of responding adults believed parents have failed to teach children honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Louisiana lawmakers were so concerned with the breakdown of basic civility in school kids that they recently passed legislation making the saying of "Yes, ma'am" and "Yes, sir" expected student behavior. Failure to address a teacher respectfully is now considered an offense that can bring detention.


To get started on your own senior portrait experience, fill out our contact form or call Lorraine at 206-930-1333 for more information.
Prior to your session, Lorraine will talk with you about what location will make you feel most at home—urban or natural, vintage or in your own backyard—making sure that the location reflects your personality and lifestyle. Lorraine's sessions last between one – two hours, so there's no rush to hurry you through your session. This laid-back approach allows for several changes of outfits, to give you a variety of looks in your senior pictures.
If you have a favorite prop you'd like us to include in your senior photo session, just let Lorraine know—she's photographed seniors and skis, skates, cars, musical instruments, books, antique cameras, horses and of course the family dog—so let your imagination loose and have fun!
In addition to your outfits and props, please have these items on hand: A hairbrush or comb to take care of fly-away hair, and lip-gloss or lipstick for touch-ups. Be careful with your skin before your session, and avoid being overly-tan when we get together. Getting some sun is fine, but an orange glow from tanning sprays might make her camera go a little crazy. Natural with a hint of sun-kissed skin is best.
Girls, don't forget your nails! Consider getting a manicure and/or pedicure for some special shots.
Ahhh…the question that I hear most frequently, so you're not alone in wondering about this one! First of all, your clothing choices should reflect you and your style. Don't worry so much about trying to wear something timeless. In 20 years when you look back on your photographs, you will smile with amusement that yes, you were part of Generation Y. And that's great!
In general, solid colors work better than prints. But that doesn't mean you can't bring a favorite shirt or patterned top. Mix it up and bring them both. Lorraine will let you know if it's not going to work. Do avoid t-shirts or clothing with obvious logos, phrases or labels. Your clothing should draw attention to you, and to you alone.
Layering is a favorite way to add visual interest to your clothing choices. Bring your favorite jacket, or use scarves and accessories to add texture and variety. For girls, bring along an extra outfit to show off your feminine side. A fun skirt, your prom dress, a favorite pair of high-heeled shoes—these can all add to a special and unique look.
The session and creative fee covers Lorraine Marie's time and creativity, image processing and consultation services. This fee is required at the time of booking to reserve your session date. Due to the unpredictability of Seattle-area weather, the best of plans can sometimes need to be changed. No worries! Lorraine will gladly re-schedule your session in case of inclement weather.
All final images from your session will be retouched and artistically enhanced. Bumps, blemishes, under-eye shadows…we've all had them at one time or another, and we all want them gone! Your final images will be expertly retouched to remove these imperfections, giving you the natural look you want.
Approximately one-two weeks following your session, an in-person viewing session will take place at Lorraine's home studio, at which time you'll see all of your images on her large high-definition screen. Lorraine will help you through the ordering process to determine which assortment of prints, albums, canvases or collages are best for you.
A complimentary high school senior yearbook picture is provided with the booking of all senior sessions.


2014 Symposium – Va. J. Int'l L.
Hassane Cissé joined the World Bank in 1997 after serving for seven years as Counsel at the International Monetary Fund. He has been Deputy General Counsel, Knowledge and Research, of the Bank since 2009. In this capacity, he provides intellectual leadership on strategic legal issues facing the Bank, oversees advisory services on law and justice reforms, and leads the Bank's knowledge agenda on law, justice and development. He is the editor-in-chief of the World Bank's Law, Justice and Development Series; has authored several papers on international economic law and law, justice and development; and coedited the 2012 and 2013 volumes of the World Bank Legal Review. Prior to his current position, Mr. Cissé served for several years as Chief Counsel for Operations Policy of the World Bank. In this capacity, he contributed to the modernization and simplification of the Bank's legal and policy framework, and as legal advisor on governance and anticorruption, he led the exercise that resulted in the adoption by the Bank in 2006 of an expanded policy framework for sanctions. He was appointed in 2007 to serve as a member of the World Bank's newly established Sanctions Board. Mr. Cissé obtained his LL.B. from Dakar University in Senegal where he graduated at the top of his class; he also holds an LL.M. degree from Harvard Law School as well as graduate law degrees from the universities of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris II Panthéon-Assas and a graduate degree in history from Paris I University. Mr. Cissé is a member of the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on the Rule of Law.
The Virginia Journal of International Law (VJIL) and the J.B. Moore Society of International Law are proud to present the 2014 Spring Symposium, Crossing Borders: Rethinking International Development, on Monday, February 24, 2014. Given our rapidly developing world, it is important to bring together students, academics, and practitioners to discuss the implications of international development efforts on effective governance, human rights, and business interests.
The symposium will feature four panels: Anti-Corruption and Democratic Governance; Measuring Success: Human Rights, Development Projects, and Stakeholders; International Finance in Emerging Markets; and Investor-State Arbitration. Panelists include professors from across the nation as well as attorneys from the United States Agency for International Development and some of the nation's top international law firms.
"Anti-Corruption and Democratic Governance": This panel addresses the role of anti-corruption efforts outside the FCPA regime in international development.
"Measuring Success: Human Rights, Development Projects, And Stakeholders": Panelists will focus on indicators and measurements of human rights progress, specifically addressing how to implement and monitor development while keeping rights-holders at the center of discussion.
"International Finance in Emerging Markets": This panel will assess the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses and law firms operating in emerging markets.
"Investor-State Arbitration": This panel will discuss the standards and practices, along with the practical impact, of such arbitration on international development.


Welcome to the Greater Brewton Area, home to the cities of Brewton and East Brewton!
The Office of Mayor has many privileges and responsibilities. The distinct honor of our position is to be able to welcome you to the Brewton and East Brewton area. Numerous fine qualities generate our excitement for our wonderful region.
Having a population of approximately 8,000, we are nestled near the heart of Escambia County, Alabama, in service as the county seat. An industrial park is utilized by active industries and foresight was applied in the development of the park to have space available for future expansion. Our local school systems provide excellent instruction for our children. The area's economic base is stable with a variety of thriving businesses and restaurants. City services provide superior fire protection ratings and high-quality public safety. Recreation and entertainment are available through yearly festivals, parks, Dogwood Hills Municipal Golf Course, splash pad, skate park, community garden and elevated boardwalk along Burnt Corn Creek. Stately residential areas adorn our landscape with ties to the rich heritage of our past. Medical facilities provide comprehensive care for residents. Our living condition is definitely distinguished with enjoyment, comfort and opportunity.
Many factors contribute to the appeal of our area, but our greatest strength is our people. Our residents are the driving force behind the successes of our endeavors.
Words can only convey part of a reality. Whether you are relocating or just visiting, you will learn what our residents already know – we are fortunate to live in cities where our businesses and careers thrive, as well as enjoying what small-town living has to offer.
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Jerry Springer in the news: How the prostitution scandal broke
Cameron Knight
The Jerry Springer Show is going off the air this fall. The show made the former Cincinnati mayor famous across the country, but what made him famous in Cincinnati is different.
In fact, what made him famous here could have been an episode of his show: "I'm a politician wrapped up in a sex scandal! Help me!"
In 1974, Springer was just a city councilman. In terms of political scandals, how things went down in 1974 with Springer might surprise people used to more modern political firestorms.
It started on April 29, a Monday. Popular political columnist Frank Weikel reported on The Enquirer's front page that a "Cincinnati politico" was involved in a two-state VICE probe. Springer went unnamed, but prostitution was mentioned.
Later that day, "in an abrupt move that shook Cincinnati's political community," Springer resigned. The Enquirer still referred to the then-councilman as Gerald. The 30-year-old had just married a year earlier.
In his resignation, he cited "very personal family considerations," but did not mention the probe.
On Tuesday, he held a news conference alluding to the prostitution investigation at a health club in Fort Wright.
He was described as red-eyed and shaken.
"When I resigned yesterday, I did so because I believed then as I believe now that there are some problems which are better faced as a private citizen," Springer said.
Then, the whole story came out when Springer voluntarily testified in court in Kentucky.
He said his conscience drove him to contact the FBI after he paid for prostitutes with two personal checks in December 1973 and January 1974.
Remember that all happened when Springer was just a councilman. In 1975, Springer made one of the biggest political comebacks in Cincinnnati history winning back his seat on council. His sincere and direct television ads directly addressing the issue were credited for the win.
In 1977, he was chosen to serve one year as mayor, but his political career didn't stop.
In 1982, he unsuccessfully ran for governor of Ohio. Then nearly a decade later The Jerry Springer Show debuted. In 1992, it was purchased by NBC and the rest is history.
Even now, Springer continues to flirt with the electorate.
Last year, Business Insider reported that Ohio Democrats wanted Springer to run for Governor after John Kasich's final term.
The media outlet cited The Enquirer's interview with Springer in February, which also explored the idea. But Springer said then it's not happening, although he admitted he still hasn't ruled out ever returning to politics.
More:5 crazy moments on 'The Jerry Springer Show'
More:Reports: Jerry Springer Show to end production, reruns to air on the CW

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NRA-ILA | Attention Colorado NRA Members: Please Urge Governor Ritter to Veto HB1174!
Attention Colorado NRA Members: Please Urge Governor Ritter to Veto HB1174!
Headed to the desk of Governor Bill Ritter (D) is House Bill 1174, which would permanently extend the database of concealed handgun permit licensees. Unfortunately, this database has been used in the past to justify unwarranted searches of law-abiding gun owners' vehicles and other abuses.
Please contact Governor Ritter and respectfully urge him to veto HB1174. Governor Ritter can be reached at (303) 866-2471 or email Governor.ritter@state.co.us and respectfully urge him to veto SB34.
Golden State Ammunition Sales Registration Bill Stalled!


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Posted on November 6, 2020 November 8, 2020 by TL Livermore
I even borrowed a caption today: This Sept. 2, 2020 file photo shows the magnolia centered banner chosen by the Mississippi State Flag Commission. Voters approved the design in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. It replaces a Confederate-themed flag state lawmakers retired in late June as part of the national reckoning over racial injustice. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Poor Alaska. In the middle of the longest day ever in the history of the entire world, where final counts are expected today this evening overnight — oh wait, here's another 200,000 ballots, eyes are riveted on the five states with significant ballots left to count. Except that there are really six states.
Alaska, like North Carolina, apparently doesn't even begin to think about counting absentee ballots until the drop-dead date for arrival, provided the postmark is from Election Day, so results from both those states are going nowhere for about another week. But North Carolina is still listed as "in play," while Alaska has been written off completely by both major parties.
But somewhere between one-third and half of all the ballots in Alaska are sitting uncounted, and at least one person — the Democrat running for the U.S. Senate — isn't willing to write himself off yet.
I'm having trouble with the numbers, and no one is making much of an effort to help out, but if — if — I am understanding Alaska Public Media correctly, 157,000 votes were counted Tuesday night, with 120,000 waiting in the wings.
Three hundred thousand ballots. In a state big enough enough to house the rest of the solar system. Or am I thinking of Jupiter?
Either way, that certainly makes the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico look more disenfranchised than ever, doesn't it? Different matter for a different day, I suppose, today's point being that everyone seems to be taking Alaska for granted, if not granite.
And maybe they should. With 68 percent of the vote counted — but here I am not clear if that's 68 percent of Election-Day ballots, or 68 percent of total ballots, some of which could still legally arrive, President Elect-Biden —
Yes, you heard that. I'm calling it, here and now —
President Elect Biden has 33 percent of the vote to the soon-to-be ex-president's less than 63 percent. In actual votes, this is a difference of 46,553, with, if my figures are correct (which is always, always, suspect) 120,000 or so left to count. Someone way better than me at math would need to figure the percentage by which PE Biden would need to take the absentee votes to pick up Alaska's three electoral votes.
Al Gross, who would like to become the next senator from Alaska, has even less of the vote, almost 32 percent. But he's still liking his chances, which means maybe he likes PE Biden's chances as well.
Alaska, it seems, followed the pattern that is bedeviling the soon-to-be ex-president. Republicans went to the polls on Tuesday; Democrats voted by mail well before Tuesday, but their votes won't be counted until next week.
In accordance with state law, just as the ballots are being currently tabulated in four other states, with one more waiting to start until next week. But since we are the United States of Fox News, that's not how it's being framed.
The man who in 2016 said the election would only be fair if he won is, now that he is losing, claiming that this election is not fair. And if that's your criteria, that it can only be fair with the outcome he wants, then I suppose you can blubber all you want.
But this is about what the people want, and I am appalled that so many are forgetting that. Particularly so many elected officials. In South Carolina, where he seemed happy enough to reclaim a seat he was afraid he was going to lose, Lindsey Graham seems to think that it's okay to call all these other states and their election officials cheats intent upon defrauding the American public.
But as the lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania said this morning, there really isn't any point in trying to argue 1 + 1 = 3, because it's completely without base. "I mean, I have a beautiful head of flowing hair," this man with a shaved dome said, trying again to make his point. The counts are going the way they're going because that's how the people of Pennsylvania chose to vote.
His fellow statesman, Senator Pat Toomey, tried walking a very fine line that he frequently fell off. He did say he was dismayed to hear the soon-to-be ex-president make the sort of speech he did last night, but then somehow managed to darkly allege a number of improprieties in the ballot counting in a state where several down-ballot races appear to have gone in the Republicans' favor. But I imagine those will have been counted fairly the first time — it's just somehow the presidential race where anomalies exist.
I assume it's like the popular vote of 2016, in which 5 million illegal votes were cast for Secretary Clinton — but not for any other race on any ballot. And it's still not clear: all 5 million of those may have been people bussed into Vermont. Or maybe they were in California. They were somewhere. Probably not Alaska — that would be unbelievable.
I had to memorize a passage from MacBeth for my senior high school English class. The whole class did, and the teacher assured us we would never forget it once we had committed it to memory. Well, she didn't know how my memory was going to work, but I do generally remember most of it, and here's part:
"Life is but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more. It is a tale, told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."
We need to make this signify nothing, this idiot full of sound and fury but no realistic legal argument. Yesterday, when a Pennsylvania judge was hearing a complaint that the campaign wasn't allowed to have poll watchers but then a campaign member testified that it did have poll watchers, the judge felt compelled to ask, "Then what's your problem?"
Democracy has always been the soon-to-be ex-president's problem. As Maya Angelou counseled, when someone tells you who they are, it's best to believe them, and this is someone who has never believed in letting the people speak. Unless they were boosting his ratings.
It is time to move past him, and it is time for members of his party to denounce him as the American voters continue to speak in this rather prolonged process.
There ought to be many things to celebrate this week, for all Americans of all parties. Not everyone will see the same things as good — I'm not particularly thrilled to be represented by someone who is probably going to argue that it's her right to wear her six-gun into the U.S. House of Representatives. But she's a woman and a Republican, and come January that combination will be considerably less rare than it was even two years ago.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-NY, in her own Stacey Abramsesque way, started a political action committee to get more female Republicans into congress, and it looks like she got 13 of them there. New Mexico has three representatives: in 2020, all six of the candidates from the two major parties were female. All three of the winners, two Dems and an R, are women of color.
The LGBTQ community made substantial inroads. My mom worked on a successful campaign two years ago in rather conservative Jefferson County, where a transgender woman won a seat in our state house. She won re-election. Two lesbians, one of them a woman of color, became sheriffs in conservative states. And in Oklahoma — that is what I said, Oklahoma — one of the people newly elected to that state house is a non-binary (pronoun: they, rather than he or she) 27-year-old hijab-wearing Muslim. Oklahoma!
Gay black men are going to Washington. Yes, that was a plural. In all, 574 LGBTQ candidates made it to the general election, with many others running in primaries.
The state of Mississippi voted on a new state flag. No more stars and bars — maybe we can hope that the Confederacy, after only 150 years, is losing. Isn't it an attractive new flag?
So as the vote-counting continues, you may be sad — but not nearly as pathetic as the man still trying to take center stage at a horrible cost to this country — about some outcomes, but surely there is something this election season to make you feel like tomorrow comes with possibility. Even in forgotten Alaska.
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Bright Collisions and Good Vibrations
15 May 19:00-22:00
Ebb and Flow, 104 Above Bar Street,
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Discover how some of the smallest fundamental particles in the universe (electrons) are involved in creating the beautiful natural phenomenon that is the Northern Lights. We will bring the aurora to you with a live demonstration of the planeterrella.
But should we be thinking of fundamental particles as particles, or rather as undetectably small vibrating strings? Challenge everything you thought you knew about the universe and explore some fascinating applications of string theory and the principle of holography.
Please note that this event takes place on the first floor and is not accessi...
The Auroral Adventure
John Coxon (Postdoctoral research assistant in magnetic reconnection)
Dr John Coxon, a researcher in the Space Environment Physics group at the University of Southampton, will lead us through the history of auroral research, starting with the very first expeditions to discover the Northern Lights and ending in the present day. He will also demonstrate the Planeterrella, an artificial recreation of the aurora and an update to an experiment which is more than a hundred years old.
Is Our Universe a Hologram?
Andy O'Bannon (Royal Society University Research Fellow)
Dr. O'Bannon is a Royal Society University Research Fellow in theoretical physics. He worked in Seattle, Munich, Cambridge, and Oxford before arriving in Southampton in 2015. His research uses a sophisticated technique from string theory, called holography, to study the unusual properties of fluids made of strongly-interacting particles. Although the systems he studies are theoretical, they may reveal general principles applicable to real materials, including some with revolutionary potential, such as energy-efficient power cables, quantum computers, and next-generation electronics.
When Black Holes Collide
Emma Osborne (PhD student at the University of Southampton)
Emma Osborne is a theoretical astrophysicist at the University of Southampton, researching gravitational wave emission from neutron stars. On 14th September 2015, gravitational waves were detected for the first time as two black holes, millions of light years away, crashed into one other. In this talk, Emma will be looking at the surprises this cataclysmic event unveiled. From the unanticipated discoveries made at the time of the detection, to how the black hole event horizon may cause gravitational waves to echo, and how space never forgets with gravitational wave memory.


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YMCA to include childcare, rec upgrades
The full project will be complete by Spring 2019.
YMCA to include childcare, rec upgrades The full project will be complete by Spring 2019. Check out this story on marshfieldnewsherald.com: http://mnhne.ws/2wCaUVz
Mitchell A. Skurzewski, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Published 1:16 p.m. CT Aug. 24, 2017 | Updated 1:19 p.m. CT Aug. 24, 2017
A rendering of the new entrance to the Marshfield Health Clinic Systems YMCA.(Photo: Submitted by MHCSY)
MARSHFIELD - The expansion and renovation of the Marshfield Clinic Health Systems YMCA are officially under way.
Community leaders, donors and volunteers joined officials at the Marshfield Area YMCA to break ground on the project Wednesday.
The YMCA will have a variety of new elements, including child care facilities equipped with classrooms, a kitchen and an outdoor playground, and a School Age Center for youths with homework help and recreation opportunities. There will also be a fieldhouse that will provide indoor court/field sports opportunities and a running track.
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The idea of the partnership between the Marshfield Clinic and YMCA and expansion is to provide additional programming, such as nutrition counseling, health screenings and risk assessments along with recreational and athletic facilities.
"This project is about so much more than a building; it's about our commitment to our
community for generations to come," Bill Sennholz, the YMCA board's chief
volunteer officer and co-chair of the capital campaign, said in a news release.
"Another important aspect of this project is the partnerships we are forming," YMCA CEO John Nystrom said in the release. "Through partnerships, more people in our community will have access to a full range of opportunities to improve their quality of life."
The Marshfield Area YMCA launched a capital campaign to renovate and expand its current facility, and according to the news release, it needs $500,000 more to reach its $10 million goal.
One part of the project, The Everett & Dolores Roehl Youth Center, is scheduled to open next summer, with the full project set for completion by spring 2019, according to the news release.
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Another day, another bad news for the cryptocurrency market. This time, Enel, one of the biggest power companies in Europe, has decided that it will not sell power to cryptocurrency miners. In fact, the Italian company claimed that it has "no interest whatsoever in selling power" to miners.
Bloomberg reported that Enel previously was in discussions with Envion AG, a cryptocurrency company based in Switzerland, to sign a deal to sell power to the company. The media report indicated that according to some sources, Enel was evaluating the market with the purpose to sell energy for mining.
The fact that Enel was interested in this market was also proven by the fact that the head of the company's front trading office previously stated that Enel was seeking to understand how it could benefit from the blockchain technology.
However, now it has been claimed that the company will not sell power to data centers which are engaged in mining operations. Maybe, Enel did not find any benefit in engaging in such a business. Apparently, Enel made this decision after several discussions. The company explained that it is aiming to provide the so called green power and cryptocurrency mining cannot be done sustainably and in an environmentally friendly way.
The energy consumption associated to mining operations has generated a lot of debates. Some companies have decided to open mining centers in areas where electricity costs are very low, drawing also interest from local authorities.


KoreanAmericanHeritage.com presents an old episode of an interview I did with the co-founders of the Korean Resource Center, Kiwan and Kwangja Hong. KRC a community center I grew up in learning Korean drumming and gaining a valuable root of my identity. I hope you learn a bit about the founding story of KRC and its other founder Yoon Han Bong.


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Drink-drive Blackpool mum jailed for taking tot on terror ride
Simon Drury
Published: 05:00 Thursday 18 April 2019
A mum was almost three times the legal limit as she drunkenly drove her toddler son around town late at night.
Melissa Rady, of Beardshaw Avenue, South Shore, was so drunk she was oblivious to the police car chasing her through the resort as she swerved her Peugeot from side to side – narrowly avoiding smashing into another car, Blackpool Magistrates' Court was told.
The 29-year-old's 22-month-old son, who was in the backseat without a seat belt on, has now been placed into care so Rady can start her prison sentence.
The tot was able to lean out of a half-open window District Judge Jane Goodwin heard, before jailing Rady for six months and banning her from the road for three years.
Rady was also barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.
The judge said: "I need to keep the public protected from you. Your child will be looked after whilst you are incarcerated."
Rady pleaded guilty to ill treating and neglecting her son, drink-driving, driving whilst disqualified, and driving without insurance.
Alex Mann, prosecuting, said Rady had a previous conviction for drink-driving and another one for refusing to give a specimen.
She was on a suspended prison sentence when the latest crimes took place.
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Mr Mann said: "She was driving around and the child had no seat restraints.
"When she finally pulled up outside her home, police found a rear window half-open and the child leaned out of it.
"The baby was shivering when taken from the vehicle."
Trial of Blackpool man accused of murdering his grandmother delayed until May
Brett Chappell, defending, said Rady had a massive drinking problem and was downing a litre of vodka a day.
"She is inconsolable about losing her baby," he said.
"The custody threshold has been breached, but will she get the support and rehabilitation she needs in a cell at Styal Prison?"
A spokesman for the road safety charity Brake would not comment specifically on Rady's case, but said: "Drink- driving is selfish, dangerous, and puts lives at risk.
"Repeat offenders are the most dangerous on our roads and must be dealt with severely so that they no longer pose a threat to other road users.
"We urgently need the Government to amend our drink-driving laws to a zero-tolerance limit to stamp out the menace of drink driving."


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What do AI, robo-advice and platforms mean for asset managers
OPINION / 24th October 2019
Platforms now dominate large swathes of the B2C world. Netflix has disrupted the entertainment business. Facebook has upended the traditional publishing model. Uber has revolutionised A to B journey planning. And Airbnb has transformed how we holiday.
Ultimately, platforms could disrupt the asset management industry too.
JP Morgan took about 25 years to create the largest money market fund with $150 billion in AUM. Yet, within four years of Ant Financial launching Tianhong's Yu'e Bao money market fund on AliPay it had $275 billion in AUM – making it the largest money market fund in the world. Reportedly 600 million AliPay users have placed deposits in the fund.
These numbers are set to rise: AliPay claims to add 10 million clients to its platform every six months, whilst new player Tencent, the provider of WeChat (the WhatsApp of China), already has 1 billion clients and has just received a license to sell funds.
Learning from the Asian experience
The key to Yu'e Bao's success is accessibility and ease of use. As Alipay is ubiquitous, trusted and the fund has a low deposit threshold, it's a stress free, lucrative alternative to traditional banking for merchants and consumers working on Alibaba and Taobao. Instead of requiring a minimum amount (typically $10,000) to participate, Yu'e Bao takes small deposits from as little as $0.15, and gives a high yield interest rate. By allowing everyday people to drip feed small sums the fund has grown faster than conventional methods.
The success of Alipay and Yu'e Bao has opened up other opportunities for Ant Financial, using AI to match this large customer data set with other investment opportunities. Ant Fortune, which launched the Caifu Hao wealth management platform for third party institutions in 2015, has doubled its number of individual investors in 12 months – thanks to higher returns on investment backed by algorithms. AI has fueled a 70% growth in users transacting, whilst those purchasing automatic investment plans have multiplied by 1.7 year-on-year. A recently launched AI bot assistant helps users evaluate asset allocations and investment portfolios in real time, plus receive customised recommendations.
So far, 80 of China's 124 fund companies have set up virtual stores giving customers access to 5000 funds. An admin dashboard allows providers to analyse customer data and manage relationships, using AI to push relevant products to targeted users. The average transaction value of institutions with storefronts is x62 greater than those without, increasing their operational efficiency by 70%.
As well as platforms and AI, the robo-advice phenomenon is increasingly being driven out of Asia. Part of this is cultural, with 57.3% of Chinese investors saying they are "always the first to try a new product" they are more open to new business models. Not surprisingly, the proportion of individuals who've tried a robo-advisor stands at 31.8% in China, compared to 13.7% globally.
A range of new providers include start-ups like WaCai, tech giants such as Ant Financial and Ping An-backed Lufax, and big banks including China Merchants Bank. With another 8.3 million individuals qualifying as mass affluent in the next 4 years there's another $1.7 trillion of assets up for grabs – a significant robo-advice opportunity.
Implications for Asset Managers
These examples show how technology is democratising investment in China and transforming the direct to consumer experience. Of course the landscape is very different in terms of regulation, maturity and limited intermediary sector, compared to the UK. However, there are still lessons to be learnt.
First, the growing influence of platforms, whether they are direct to customer or advisor, cannot be ignored. Estimates suggest that advised platform assets under administration could increase as much as 19% by 2023. However, the mass replatforming and consolidation by the industry over the last three years has been met with increasing complaints about poor service, functionality and growing disillusion amongst some clients and intermediaries. In some quarters there's a belief that there's a better model than that being offered by existing providers, but a lack of alternatives is maintaining the status quo. Is this the opportunity for the asset management industry to provide the management tools and integration capabilities that advisors crave and get closer to its network?
Secondly, access to client data is crucial to an asset manager's future success: the effective application of AI and robo-advice in China is only possible because of access to detailed customers' profiles – made possible through their use of AliPay and Alibaba as trusted technologies. Access to this data enables more valuable predictions and modelling.
The same principles hold true for asset managers' relationship with their intermediary networks. AI and natural language processing (NLP) can give asset managers the competitive edge by analysing clients' research and analysis behaviours to predict investment decisions. It's possible to align this with shifted market sentiment, by interrogating analyst reports, news and social media, for wording that suggests upcoming changes to headline forecasts. However, this approach is reliant on capturing and consolidating client profiles and interactions in the digital domain. Something which in the past has been a challenge for the industry.
Thirdly, whilst the jury is out in some quarters for UK robo-advice, due to the inability of some more retail focused propositions to turn a profit, its influence is set to grow. At a practical level many "traditional" advisors simply can't or won't cover the ground, as servicing customers isn't cost effective. Research from Schroders suggests 60% of financial advisers have turned away customers in the last year.
And whilst robo-advice won't replace human interaction, it can be used to complement and enhance existing client relationships and increase reach. Hybrid advice is set to become an increasing trend in discretionary and passive advisory propositions as well as execution only. For example MyEva, launched this summer, is the UK's first fully-regulated digital independent financial adviser offering a blend of automated and human advice to employees of Unilever, Calvin Klein and the NHS as well as direct to consumers. An AI powered chatbot pre-qualifies user goals and profiles and passes these on to a human investment team, allowing them to recommend targeted plans.
Technology is disrupting traditional distribution models and surfacing a new range of "middle-men" for asset managers to influence.
Platforms, AI and robo-advice enable asset managers to get closer to and better understand their networks, cover more ground and ultimately go direct to a new customer base. The jury is out on which of these roads the industry will take.
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Whether its supporting client relationship management, recognising hot prospects or reducing fund administration, digital technology is key to an asset manager's success over the next 5 years. The status quo is no longer a viable option and will potentially lead to declining influence in client and customer investment decisions.
We believe the role of digital technology is not to replace, rather to enhance, giving asset managers the additional time and insight to do what they do best. We've worked with many asset management companies to help them utilise digital technology to transform their client experience and improve retention of their assets under management.
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One year after teen's death, bullying is on the agenda
Suicide prevention stepped up from Nova Scotia to BC
By The Canadian Press October 9, 2013
VICTORIA – When Tad Milmine walks into a classroom, students don't know anything about him.
They don't know he's an RCMP officer. They don't know he's gay. They don't know he's been bullied and abused.
But within minutes, students know he's there for them, especially in their darkest, most vulnerable moments, Milmine said.
He speaks to them through the spirits of Ontario's Jamie Hubley, Nova Scotia's Rehtaeh Parsons and British Columbia's Amanda Todd — all teen suicide victims mercilessly bullied by their peers before killing themselves. Todd died one year ago Thursday.
"I'm up there, just a guy named Tad," said the Surrey, B.C., RCMP officer during an off-duty interview. "That's how I get introduced. While I'm speaking they don't even know I'm a police officer until about halfway through."
Milmine said he started talking to students across Canada last October, at about the same time the country was emotionally shaken by Todd's suicide.
The 15-year-old, Grade 10 student from Port Coquitlam, B.C., posted a video detailing her anguish over the sustained harassment she endured at school and on the Internet about images of her body posted on the Internet.
At one point in Todd's video, which now has received over 28 million views, she holds up a handwritten note that says, "I have nobody. I need someone."
Milmine said he heard Todd's, Hubley's and Parsons's cries for help and decided to offer young people a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental place, creating his www.bullyingendshere.ca website that promises to respond quickly to every youth message.
"I could easily just make a video and send it out to every school, but that defeats the entire purpose of what I'm trying to do," he said. "I'm trying to be the person that I didn't have in school. The person to look up to, to talk to — to be there."
Milmine said whenever he visits a school he expects messages that night from 10 per cent to 25 per cent of the students.
"It's a human being that they're messaging, that they know, they trust," he said. "That's why what I'm doing is absolutely exploding because the youth are responding by the thousands. I have so many emails, you'd be bawling, as I do when I'm reading these, thinking, 'Oh, my gosh, these are innocent kids.'"
Carol Todd, who met Milmine recently, said the one-year anniversary of her daughter's death falls on World Mental Health Day. Amanda Todd struggled with mental health issues, she said.
Todd said over the past year she's realized that confronting the issues of teen bullying and suicide goes beyond laws, websites and school programs. The issue requires constant vigilance by authorities, teachers, parents and young people themselves.
"The truth comes out, I guess, in the data and if the bullying aspects are indeed changing," she said. "But how do you measure that? Measurable versus non-measurable, how do we gather data to see if what we are implementing works?"
Todd said collecting data on teen suicide, bullying and cyberbullying represents only one piece of the complex puzzle to ultimately prevent young people from harassing their peers to the point where they give up and take their own lives.
The British Columbia Coroner's Service recently released a study of 91 youth suicides that recommended keeping records of the victims sexual orientation, their social media use and whether they experienced bullying in their lives.
"There has to be many approaches coming at this problem and that has to come from the community," said Todd. "It has to come from schools. It has to come from parental teaching. It's one problem, but we all have to target it like a community village. We have anti-bullying day. We have a pink-shirt day. Every day should be pink-shirt day."
Cyberbullying expert and Dalhousie University law professor Wayne MacKay said high-profile teen suicides connected to cyberbullying have spurred government action across Canada, but the issue stretches beyond government and law enforcement.
"Definitely, it's bigger than just government," said MacKay from Halifax, N.S. "Governments are doing a lot more, unfortunately it seemed to take the tragedies like Amanda Todd or Rehtaeh Parsons, and many others in between, to get them to that place."
MacKay served as chairman of a task force that submitted a report in February 2012 to the Nova Scotia government — Respectful and Responsible Relationships: There's No App for That — that made 85 recommendations.
"I was under no illusion that we would solve the problems of bullying and cyberbullying but I do think that our recommendations, if implemented, will make lives better for many young Nova Scotians," said the report.
MacKay said the task force discovered surprising and disturbing reasons why adults are often the last to know children are subjected to bullying.
"We found the No. 1 reason that victims of bullying and cyberbullying don't tell trusted adults like a parent is (they think) they (the adults) might cut me off the Internet," he said. "The No. 2 reason: it will only get worse."
Parsons, from Dartmouth, N.S., was taken off life-support after a suicide attempt last April that her family said was brought on by months of bullying. The family said she was tormented after a digital photograph of her allegedly being sexually assaulted in November 2011 was passed around her school.
Nova Scotia's Cyber-Safety Act, introduced in April, includes the creation of an investigative unit dedicated to pursuing and penalizing so-called cyberbullies and makes parents liable for their child's bullying.
The RCMP in Nova Scotia originally said there wasn't enough evidence to lay charges in Parsons's case, but after her death the investigation was reopened and one man was charged with two counts of distributing child pornography, and another man faces charges of distributing and making child pornography.
A suicide note left by Jamie Hubley, an openly gay Ontario teenager, spoke of the pain of bullying.
Charges were not laid in connection with the deaths of Todd or Hubley.
MacKay said anti-bullying initiatives must go beyond declaring bullying an offence. They must become complete community efforts.
"There needs to be education, prevention and legal responses," he said.
Most provinces already have laws that make it a duty for anybody involved in the education system, from teachers to janitors, to report possible bullying issues to school officials, he said.
B.C. Premier Christy Clark said Todd's death was a tragedy that should never happen to any family, but out of her personal anguish poured nationwide emotion that prompted commitments to seek to protect young people from threats and intimidation.
"Amanda's loss was a terrible loss for her family and her community and her school and everybody who loved her, but I hope her family knows that her death did give a real impetus to politicians and leaders and school officials across this country to address bullying with real new agency," said Clark from Toronto.
In June 2012, Clark announced a $2 million, 10-point strategy to address bullying in schools and ensure students feel safe, accepted and respected.
B.C.'s www.erasebullying.ca program allows students to report bullying anonymously.
Glen Hansman, B.C. Teachers' Federation first vice-president, said teachers have been pioneering anti-homophobia and anti-racism initiatives in schools, but they are awaiting a more co-ordinated approach from the provincial government that links programs with schools, school districts and the education ministry.
Milmine, who is visiting Vancouver area schools this week, said students are remembering Amanda Todd with all their hearts, but he wants adults to always remember to take the time to hear what young people are saying.
"A youth doesn't go from simply having the perfect life to all of a sudden being suicidal. There's a big grey area and we don't have anything focusing on that big grey area."
A 2004 study published in the medical Journal of Pediatrics found that about one in seven Canadian children aged 11 to 16 are victims of bullying.
—Dirk Meissner
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It may be given to the best discussion of a paper, the discussion having been published in a print issue of an ASCE journal overseen by EWRI during the twelve-month period ending with June of the year preceding the year of award.
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Bring your camera not just to the big events, but to the small innocuous ones too. You never know when a beautiful scene or magical moment will occur. A rainbow in the sky during sunset, your baby messily eating his first ice cream cone, your partner's impromptu dancing to music on the street.
Sometimes they are the "small" events in life that are the most magical. You'll want to be ready with your camera.
It's strange how we get seduced by Summer because so many of us protect our cameras in thickly padded, weather-proof cases, but once Summer rolls around, we set our cameras on wobbly glass tables next to the pool or wear them around our necks while sipping overflowing margaritas. No wonder Summer is a common time people damage their gear!
I admit, there was a time camera storage during my backpacking travels was a mere sarong that tripled as a bikini cover and blanket! Never again. It's like with anything in life: If you love it, take care of it!
Consider investing in a smaller camera bag to take on vacation or small trips, so you can save on space while still protecting your gear.
Keep your camera away from water.
Protect it from the sand when at the beach. Sand can scratch lenses and cause focus problems and other less than perfect things.
Don't bring every piece of equipment you own. Select a few key pieces of gear that you think you'll use most often and stick to it.
Of course, how much you bring is up to what you're comfortable with, where you're going, how much space you have, and what you intend to do with your photos!
I just know that keeping things simple is always a good rule.
It may not be easy or affordable to buy photography accessories when you're out, so don't forget your battery charger and charge your camera on a regular basis. Don't wait until the display sends out a low battery alert or you may end up missing some great shots.
You may also want to buy a larger memory card or extra memory cards, so you can take all the photos your heart desires without worrying about space. If you choose to bring a laptop, you can upload your images to your computer instead.
In this digital age, you'll never regret taking too many photos while on vacation. You'll only regret if you didn't get a shot of something or you forgot to bring your camera somewhere.
If you've prepared for your trip (see point #4), then you should be able to shoot freely.
When you are taking photos of people, try to avoid asking them to say "Cheese!" or any other cheese-y word.
There is nothing wrong with preferring to have photos of people who are looking directly at you. Just try a different approach. Engage your subjects instead.
Here are a few things I like to do: Ask a question that will make them look at you — preferably a fun question that leads to a smile. Give them a task, so you can get an action shot. If it's a group, ask a question that will make them look at each other or an object in your frame that is interesting. You will get a much different result in your images!
Even if everyone had a camera, my bet is that everyone took different photos! So share them with each other. Email them, post them onto Facebook, add them to your preferred online photo viewing site. The choice is yours.
Have a great Summer, happy shooting, and don't forget the sunscreen!
Tony: I agree that you should shoot with a purpose, not "diarrhea" style! And you shouldn't live behind the lens. Shooting freely and being ready for the shot (by being prepared) were the main points I was trying to make. By all means, enjoy your vacation!!!
I used to shoot like that, an explosive diarrhea of the camera, taking snaps of every damn thing that happened to drift in front of my lens. You know what I wound up doing with most of those shots? Once I got home, I wound up ignoring most of them.
One of the things I've learned when shooting film is to make every shot count. The limited resources of that roll of film mandates that I think before every shot. :Why am I shooting this? What is the story I'm trying to tell. Is this picture good enough for me to expend a frame upon?" Once I started asking myself that, my keepers, the shots that I was actually proud of went WAY up.
Also, if you do nothing but live through the camera lens, are you actually there? When I was in the Louvre a couple of years ago, like everyone else, I went to the Mona Lisa. In the gallery, off to one side, I watched the crowd for a while and noticed something. Almost to the man, everyone would scurry up, take a picture, chimp the shot, snap another one and then rush off. Here's the most famous work of art in the history of mankind, and almost nobody actually LOOKED at the painting.
Seriously, put the camera down occasionally. Experience actually being there instead of trying to remember being there with a computer file.
On the weekends, I've packed my camera; I've photographed some old cars and trucks; I photographed a 1955 International pickup.
Last year at a post launch celebration party of Space Shuttle Atlantis, I was walking ablong the edge of the pool and I was thinking, please don't let me fall in! One woman asked me "You shotting film?" "Yes" "Cool!" and we exchanged fist bumps.
I wasn't on vacation. I was on a mission, a "bucket list".
I put a fresh battery in my camera and had rolls of Kodak Ektar for the launch and Kodak BW400Cn for the landing.
This is where DSLR differes from FSLR. Shooting machine-gun fashion.works great for DSLR; I've used the motor drive at Talladega NASCAR race.
The next time that I'm at an air show, I'll will use either low-speed or high-speed film advance., I used 6 rolls of film in May for an air show.
Always nice to be reminded of the basics. I keep my camera in a small "ready" bag (nicely padded with a shoulder strap). That bag fits into a bigger kit with more accessories. My super portable monopod fits into a custom made holder connected to my belt. It's vacation time!!!!!
Lovely tips particularly about sand and water not mixing well with the camera.
I've shot a couple of Olympic flame events recently. The most recent I even got a press pass for, which was fantastic. It's so much better than standing in the crowds. So I'm going to spend my summer attempting to get press passes and learning as much as I can about event photography. Here is the first of the olympic torch events I shot.
Interesting tips! #7 is invaluable for the family vacations and get togethers, the different perspectives are always enjoyable.


Remove the hard stems from the vine leaves, plunge them into boiling water until they wilt, strain and refresh in cold water.
Cook the rice with the lemon zest in plenty of salted water until barely done and strain.
Cook the onions in the olive oil until soft, add the sultanas, pine kernels, herbs, lemon juice and cinnamon and stir into the warm rice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place a vine leaf vein-side up on a working surface and, depending on the size of the leaf, place up to two tablespoons of stuffing near the base of the leaf. Fold over the base then fold in the two sides and roll upwards to the top to make a neat package. Stuff all the leaves in the same way then place them tightly together in an oiled oven proof dish with a lid. Half cover the dolmas with hot water and brush the tops with olive oil.
Cover with greaseproof paper and cook gently in the oven for about 45 minutes, or until the leaves are tender. Cool and store in the fridge.
Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the yeast, and 6 tablespoons of the tepid water. Cover with a little flour, and leave until it begins to bubble. Add the sesame seeds. Then mix with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and enough of the remaining water to make a firm dough. Knead the dough well for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic and no longer sticks to your fingers. Coat the inside of a clean bowl with the olive oil, put in the dough, and roll around to oil the surface. Cover the bowl with a dampened cloth and leave in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size (about 1½ - 2 hours).
Turn the dough on to a floured board and divide into six. Flatten each piece with a floured rolling pin, forming ½" thick ovals. Place these on a floured cloth in a warm place. Cover with another cloth and leave to rise for 20 minutes.
Preheat your oven to the highest setting and pop in two lightly oiled baking sheets. When the pittas have risen, slip them carefully on to the baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes without opening the door.
Cool on a rack then wrap in a tea towel for your picnic.
Rub a little oil over the peppers and place cut side down on a baking tray and roast for about 15 minutes or until the skins start to char in the preheated oven. Remove the peppers from the oven and immediately pop into a bowl and cover with a plate to seal in the steam leave the peppers to cool.
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blitz for a minute. Place into a pan and slowly bring to the boil, stirring all the time. The mixture will separate into 'curds and whey'. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. Place a piece of cheesecloth over a sieve sitting on a bowl and tip the mixture into the cloth. Gather up the cloth ends and tie up securely with a piece of string. Hang up over a bowl to drain overnight.
Lightly oil the aubergine and grill or roast in a hot oven until tender and charred. Remove and allow to cool. Cut the aubergine in half and scrape out the flesh. Process the flesh in a food processor with the remaining ingredients until you have a purée. Pack into a serving dish.


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Backpack Kid Is Suing Fortnite Creators For Stealing His Floss Dance
By Alexander Cole
Backpack Kid is not happy over the use of his dance in Fortnite.
The extremely popular video game Fortnite and its creator Epic Games has come under fire recently for its dances that can be unlocked in game. Many of the dances are directly tied to hip-hop, with 2 Milly's "Milly Rock" dance and JB Blocboy's "Shoot" dance being among the most popular. Despite the spotlight on these dances, the creators of these moves feel as though they've been ripped off and some have sought out legal action.
2 Milly recently filed a lawsuit against Epic Games and just yesterday it was reported that Fresh Prince Of Bel Air actor Alfonso Ribeiro is suing the company as well for stealing the Carlton dance. Now the infamous Backpack Kid, best known for creating the Floss dance is seeking legal actions against the Fortnite creators.
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According to TMZ, Backpack Kid is in the process of copyrighting the dance to avoid the same thing from happening again. His mom is the one who has filed the lawsuit, although it is unclear how much money they are seeking. The Floss creator is also suing 2K Games for using the dance in their popular NBA 2K series.
Epic Games has been the subject of criticism in the past, with Chance the Rapper calling the game out for profiting off of hip-hop culture. It will be interesting to see if any of the other people behind the dance moves found in the game will go for a lawsuit as well.
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Commend International Doubles Production Capacity at Salzburg Headquarters
New Production Line Now in Operation
Thursday, October 20, 2016 3:23 PM
Following two months of installation and training, Intercom technology market leader Commend International today kicked off line production with a new manufacturing facility. The state-of-the‐art manufacturing machinery enables the previous production capacity to be doubled.
Commend International's full order books have seen the existing SMD (Surface‐Mounted Device) reach its capacity. To sustain its ability to guarantee its customers the industry's best delivery times, Commend International invested in a new SMD assembly facility to complement its existing production capacity. As of now, this will allow Commend International to more than double its previous production output. "It was clear already during the preparatory stage that this € 1.7m investment was a perfect decision," comments Wolfgang Huemer, Head of Production at Commend International. "Our outstanding quality standards have earned us a high reputation among customers, and the new SMD facility allows us to raise the bar even further."
Today's commissioning of the new machinery was preceded by the delivery and initial startup in August, followed by extensive staff trainings and programming of the equipment to ensure efficient manufacturing of Commend's range of products. "The new facility is state-of‐the-‐art technology for semiconductor manufacturing, which makes it ideal for perfecting our production planning. Besides, it has allowed us to switch back to regular daytime shifts, which ensures favourable working times for our staff," says Huemer.
About Commend
Commend is one of the world's largest providers of high-end Security Communication systems. A member of worldwide security solution provider THK Group, Commend International was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Salzburg, Austria.
With app. 160 employees at its headquarters, Commend is well integrated into THK Group's 4.800 worldwide staff and also maintains an international partner network of more than 400 people (spanning more than 40 countries ). The corporate culture has a strong focus on people and cooperative partnerships to ensure outstanding user value with systems known for their superior reliability, convenience and voice intelligibility / clarity of voice transmission.
Commend Control Desks and Intercom Stations for security communication solutions incorporate speech, video, data and third-party equipment control. They embrace the most useful networking and mobile technologies and serve millions of users every day, for example in the German automobile industry, at public transport services such as the London Underground, as well as numerous buildings, road traffic and parking facilities the world over.
Commend offers dedicated turnkey solutions for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Parking, Lifts, Prisons, Police, Heavy Industry, Airport, Rail and Transport infrastructure, Military and many other Top Security communication applications.
For more information, visit www.commend.com.
Jörg Weisser
www.commend.com
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Pasqualotto ist der Familienname folgender Personen:

 Adelio Pasqualotto (* 1950), italienischer Ordensgeistlicher, Apostolischer Vikar von Napo
 Mário Pasqualotto (* 1938), italienischer Geistlicher, emeritierter Weihbischof in Manaus


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With all the raining, it's very hard to train for a very long time. If you stay too long outside, the rain might fall on you.
Monday was my recovery day and Tuesday was supposed to be my 10K run but it was raining int the afternoon, so stay inside. Wednesday morning, I did my 5K run with 3X hill sprint. Luckily I did 5k because after that it rain. Afternoon after work at 6pm, as schedule Ahmad, GD and me went for our swimming lesson. It was an exhausting training. The coach first ask us to do 30 laps of 20m pool warm up swim. After that another 30 laps swim from one end of the pool to the other end , climb up, run around the pool to the starting position, jump in/dive in - 30 times. ngalih ngalih !!!! After that another 5 sets of freestyle swim with your head above the water (sighting practice) and come back to the starting position with a normal freestyle swim. All that in one hour. At night I was so tired, it was difficult for me to sleep. 3 more lessons before the event. hopefully the training will prepare me for the 1.5km sea swim.
Yesterday afternoon, it didn't rain so we proceed with our bike training. We managed to cover around 20k with a lot of high speed endurance. My bike fitness is still not there yet. Today, I'm planning to go to swimming pool stadium and hopefully it will not rain.
Sunday morning, we are planning to go to Tasek Biru, highway Tutong. It will be just another long distance ride (endurance) with speed around 28 to 32km/h with some speed burst once in a while.
Interesting. I agree with you totally. Furthermore I have another point to add. I think its essential that children today have a friendly and good swim instructor to guide them along. So that they will take to the hobby with delight, rather than find it a useless skill. But then again, most kids always love swimming afterall.


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CRS-1 may refer to:

Cisco CRS-1, a family of Cisco's Carrier Routing System
SpaceX CRS-1, flight for SpaceX's uncrewed Dragon cargo spacecraft
Cygnus CRS-1, flight for Orbital Sciences Cygnus cargo spacecraft
Commercial Resupply Services — Phase 1 Missions of NASA

See also
 CRS (disambiguation)