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NEW ORLEANS – The California State University, Northridge Men's and Women's Cross Country programs earned U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic Teams for the 2022 NCAA Division I Cross Country season as announced by the USTFCCCA Thursday. To qualify...
CSUN Partners with Nonprofit to Assist Unhoused Community College Students
California State University, Northridge's student-based brand management and creative services agency: IntersectLA (IXLA) has partnered with the nonprofit Los Angeles Room & Board to help unhoused community college students in the Los Angeles area. The students, mostly from CSUN's Mike Curb...
Anteaters Eke Out 69-62 Win Over Lady Matadors
University of California, Irvine edged California State University, Northridge 69-62 in Big West Conference women's basketball action Saturday afternoon at the Bren Events Center. Both teams made four field goals in the first six minutes of the first quarter, but two of the UCI field goals were...
Jan. 26: CSUN Spring Fest
The University Student Union is welcoming CSUN students to the new semester with cheer at Spring Fest on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., at the Plaza del Sol. Experience free carnival festivities and learn about what the USU offers. "The USU is ready to radiate excitement to our students...
CSUN Alumni, Supporters Invited to Baseball Program's Preseason Dinner
Monday, Dec 26, 2022
The California State University, Northridge Baseball program invites all alumni and supporters to reunite at a preseason dinner being held on Saturday, Jan. 28, at CSUN Orchard Conference Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event is an opportunity to support the baseball program's fundraising efforts...
Matadors Best USD 83-78
Four Matadors scored in double figures as California State University, Northridge defeated University of San Diego 83-78 on Thursday afternoon at Premier America Credit Union Arena. Atin Wright scored a career-high 31 points on 8-of-13 shooting to go with six rebounds while Fidelis Okereke posted...
OPERA America Names CSUN Finalist for Digital Excellence Award
OPERA America named California State University, Northridge a 2022 finalist for Digital Excellence in Opera. CSUN's production of Giacomo Puccini's "Gianni Schicchi," an animated opera that was performed remotely. Opera America is a New York-based service organization that promotes the...
CSUN Announces 'Survival Guide' Ahead of Finals Week
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It's that time of year again. The days are shorter, holiday decorations are up and the stress of finals is rearing its head. In light of this, California State University, Northridge has events and resources to help students get ready for exams, minimize stress and even — dare we say? — have a...
CSUN to Celebrate Opening of Golden Globes Film Poster Collection
California State University, Northridge will celebrate the opening of its Hollywood Foreign Press Association/Golden Globes Film Poster Art Exhibition on Sunday, Dec. 4. The event is scheduled to take place from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. in Manzanita Hall, on the southwest corner of the campus located at...
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At the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, all eyes were focused on Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman and his alleged role in the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The French President Emmanuel Macron talked to him about it in the corridors, and video of their conversation was later leaked. Whoever filmed the conversation is not clear.
"I'm worried, I've already told you. I am very concerned. You never listen to me and I have already told you," French President Macron can be heard telling the Saudi crown prince.
"No, of course I listen, of course," answers Mohammed bin Salman.
Meanwhile, a secret report from the CIA shows that the Saudi Crown Prince before and after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi sent at least eleven messages to the adviser who led the team that killed the journalist, reports The Wall Street Journal. The content of the messages is not known.
The CIA concluded in said report that it is probable true that Bin Salman was involved in the murder in the consulate in Turkey, but acknowledges that there is no direct evidence to link him.
Related coverage: G20 – Putin's Shock MBS "High Five" Stuns Leaders.
President Donald Trump had previously stated that the intelligence service had "found nothing with absolute certainty". According to some, Trump is saving the crown prince out of strategic importance.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declined to comment on the leaked CIA report. In an interview he repeated that "there is no direct evidence that links him (Prince Bin Salman) To the murder of Jamal Khashoggi". Pompeo says that he read "every piece of information in the possession of the American government".
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan meanwhile demands that Saudi Arabia hand over the suspects for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul to Turkey.
Erdogan has already said that he has no confidence in the Saudi justice system. According to the Turkish president, only the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the subject of the journalist's murder during the G20 in Buenos Aires.
The explanation of the Saudi Crown Prince about the role of his country in the Khashoggi case was "hard to believe", Erdogan said.


Initially, it's a good idea to prepare a business itinerary built around your requirements. Where do you need to be and when? These are the things you are in control of, and a good itinerary will plan your route and timetable in detail.
During my time at an Embassy, I'd put together an itinerary that covered outward and inward travel, onward travel including car rental, hotels and accommodation, and then the nitty-gritty of meetings and events each day. Ideally, you'll also include the practicalities of travel that people often forget, like getting ready to leave, packing, and walking from the office to your car.
The more exhaustive this itinerary is, the more aware you'll be of just how much time you'll be spending on the move.
Then, armed with that information, you can make informed decisions about the rest of your working timetable – and decide whether you'll be working while you travel or taking a well-earned break!
… and prepare for the rest!
Of course, the hard thing about travel is that it's not all under your control.
It's essential that you consider these outside influences and worst-case scenarios as well as your planned itinerary. But from monitoring local news to looking at typical traffic levels, this can add yet another drain on your time.
For an exhaustive approach that considers every possibility, a virtual assistant can help.
Finally, don't assume that all travel time is wasted. You can find ways to stay productive – even if you're not staying in the office!
Laptops, smartphones, and tablets give you new opportunities to stay connected. If I was helping a client, I'd look for connection points along the journey, from train stations to airport lounges.
What's more, when internet connections aren't available, it can be a great idea to schedule those offline activities that you need to get done, from making a phone call to writing up a report. For many, it's a rare chance to get away from all the distractions that the internet has to offer!
There's no avoiding business travel – but a considered, strategic approach can make it a lot less traumatic. If you need help planning your itinerary, get in touch.


Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said that he will not betray his country by yielding to Washington's desire for regime change in Caracas, telling RT that he will not let history remember him as a traitor.
"I use every media outlet to urge the entire world – heads of state, heads of government, world leaders, social movements and the international community – to denounce and stop Donald Trump's insane actions against Venezuela. He threatened us with a military intervention, but Venezuela has not surrendered, and never will," he told RT.


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How to get super nintendo games on wii u. Create share your very own Mario levels using the Wii U GamePad controller then play a near- infinite number of intensely creative levels from other makers around the world.
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You can put any old apples in cider - absolutely not . these are known as wrong uns, mankers, or mingers and they definitely do not get through our hand selection process.
Cider makes you fall over . Well it can if not treated with respect. Proper Cider is likely to be 6.5 ABV or higher, so if you drink it in the same way as you would some watery commercial lager then you may indeed get yourself in a pickle. We suggest you drink cider sensibly, and perhaps like these gentlemen sitting down, just in case.
Real cider is cloudy - not true. Although some real cider may have a light haze, most well made cider will settle clear. Some factory ciders are actually clouded on purpose so people think it is is more "genuine". don't be fooled.
Real cider is called "Scrumpy" - Not So. This is just another term for cider. Some cider makers (including us) dislike the phrase and associate it with a poor quality product sold of to gullible tourists in the West Country or an excuse for selling vinegary or "rough" cider that has gone off called "Old Knob Wilter" or something equally amusing. There are good ciders branded as scrumpy and bad ciders called cider. So whether "Cider", "Cyder" or "scrumpy" - its the taste that matters - not the name.
You can make proper cider from any kind of apples. Yes and No. Yes, the juice any kind of apple will ferment to make an alcoholic drink, but to make the kind of traditional cider that is associated with the cultural heartlands of English cider making (The West Country (Somerset and Devon) and "Three Counties ((Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire), then you need proper cider apples, with tannin as well as just sweetness and acidity. This gives real cider its body and thirst quenching astringency.
Proper Cider has a rat in for flavour - Balderdash ! Good cider needs to be made in clean, hygienic (and rat free) conditions. So rat lovers can rest easy that no rats were harmed during the making of our cider.


Another cheat day, another great pizza. Autumn made her pickle pizza again: an Alfredo base, Claussen dill pickles, and a mozzarella/provolone cheese mix. I made a Buffalo chicken pizza: Alfredo and red sauce, Publix chicken tenders, my homemade Slayer sauce (garlic, butter, Texas Pete), and cheese. Both were great.
I test drove a BMW i3 today that BMW of Macon had on their lot. It's a 2015 range-extended version in white. That car is a lot of fun — and it's really what I wanted when I leased my 328i a few yeas ago. It might be time to try the electric car route again. This particular one does not appear to have the Parking Assist Package, so it will not have a backup camera. However, I think it checks all the other boxes. It looks like I could purchase it and decrease my monthly payments. It is tempting, but it would probably be smarter to wait until my 328's lease is up to get a better deal.
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Lasco Distributors Limited (LASD) is reporting $621 million in net profit or an increase of 16 per cent for the period ended December 31, 2018, due largely to increased sales across the pharmaceutical and consumer lines.
The company reflects a strong period over period consecutive revenue growth to close the period at $13.3 billion or nearly nine per cent more than the nine months ending December 31, 2017.
The company, headed by managing director Peter Chin - attributed its financial performance to success in its key areas, including increased distribution of liquid, powdered beverages and distribution of new products to the pharmaceutical market.
Lasco Distributors said it remains pleased with the on-going successful execution of its growth strategies which has assisted in the improvements to the company's bottom line.
Total operating expenses during the nine months ended December 2018 stood at $2.1 billion, an increase of 13.6% compared to the corresponding period of 2017 - primarily due to start-up marketing costs for newly launched brands, increase in insurance, and improvements in the distribution centre.
At the end of the quarter, LASCO's non-current assets stood at $1.9 billion, an increase of $314 million or 19.8 per cent over the corresponding period last year. This increase resulted from investment in equipment and warehouse infrastructure.
The company believes that the investments in the warehouse expansion and upgrades in core business applications will positively impact its operational capacity and efficiency.
To date, the company has repaid a total of $507 million of the loan borrowed for the warehouse expansion which has a current balance of $193 million.
Also, during the review period, LASCO Distributors increased its inventories by 0.9 per cent over the prior year to close at $2.5 billion in order to meet market demands for the products.
Total shareholders' equity was $5.2 billion, which was $718.6 million or 16.0 per cent over the prior year. The annualized return on equity for the period was 18.1 per cent compared to 17.6 per cent in the prior year. Earnings per share closed at $0.18 in the current period and $0.16 in the same period last year.


Utah Courts - Rule 69A Seizure of property.
Rule 69A. Seizure of property.
(a) Debtor's preference. When there is more property thannecessary to satisfy the amount due, the officer shall seize such part of theproperty as the defendant may indicate. If the defendant does not indicate apreference, the officer shall first seize personal property, and if sufficientpersonal property cannot be found, then the officer shall seize real property.
(b) Real property. Real property shall be seized by filingthe writ and a description of the property with the county recorder and leavingthe writ and description with an occupant of the property. If there is nooccupant of the property, the officer shall post the writ and description in aconspicuous place on the property. If another person claims an interest in thereal property, the officer shall serve the writ and description on the otherperson.
(c)(1) Farm products, as that term is defined in Utah CodeSection 70A-9a-102, may be seized by filing the writ and description of theproperty with the central filing system established by Utah Code Section70A-9a-320.
(c)(2) Securities shall be seized as provided in Utah CodeSection 70A-8-111.
(c)(3) In the discretion of the officer, property ofextraordinary size or bulk, property that would be costly to take into custodyor to store and property not capable of delivery may be seized by serving thewrit and a description of the property on the person holding the property. Theofficer shall request of the person holding the property an affidavitdescribing the nature, location and estimated value of the property.
(c)(4) Otherwise, personal property shall be seized byserving the writ and a description of the property on the person holding theproperty and taking the property into custody.


Synopsis: Taryn Clark thought she'd outgrown the need to find her birth mother. She thought that a successful career and a comfortable life in the city were enough to be happy. Did she really need to know about the woman who had given her away?


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CBDC's Offer Better Privacy Propositions Than Big Tech Digital Currencies: New York Fed
Lujan Odera
Fed research concludes that government-issued digital currencies offer better user data privacy than private companies' digital assets.
However, CBDCs are not the answer to all problems relating to the privacy of payment data.
The research paper titled, "Monetizing Privacy," by Rodney Garratt Professor of Economics at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) and Michael Lee, an economist at Federal Reserve Banks – Federal Reserve Bank of New York, states that central bank digital currency (CBDCs) will outperform the private company-based stablecoins such as Libra in protecting the privacy of user payment transaction data.
According to the research, the big tech firms are susceptible to selling users' payment data to firms searching for an extra buck to boost their profits. It further states that a digital currency offered by these big tech firms such as Libra, led by Facebook and VISA's digital currency, could lead to troubling cases of data privacy.
A follow-up post on the NY Fed blog by Lee and Garratt states some of these companies could become monopolies as more users join their platform and give them their data. Transactions using digital currencies will enable big tech firms with a competitive advantage to stack up on transaction data, further killing competition across the market. The post reads,
"This gap in product quality enables the [monopoly] firm to set discriminatory prices between payment types, taking into account the profit-maximizing quantity of data it would like to extract from consumers."
"As a consequence, consumers obtain only a small share of the surplus generated from their data."
The paper further states that public digital cash such as Bitcoin (BTC) could mitigate data monopoly by big tech firms. However, volatility in prices, fluctuating blockchain fees, and the rising costs of energy by BTC mining raise adoption issues.
A case for central bank digital currencies
The financial payment system is turning digital as the world battles with social distancing due to the global Corona Virus pandemic. With private big tech–owned digital currencies failing in offering users privacy on their transaction data, the research paper focused on government-issued CBDCs as the solution to privacy concerns.
The paper further states that a CBDC could also function as a measure against big tech data monopolies. CBDCs, however, not only offer increased privacy to users but also reduces the overall cost of fees and are environmentally friendly. The post reads,
"Nevertheless, the possibility that a privacy-preserving digital payment method may improve consumer welfare represents a relevant consideration for central banks to take into account."
Regulators and authorities are urged to create policies around the privacy-enabled digital cash to ensure users are protected. Moreover, Garratt and Lee further claim that the privacy digital currency's design should ensure that "the ability for consumers to purchase products without revealing their private data to vendors" is factored during development.
'CBDCs not the answer to all privacy problems'
Despite the benefits CBDCs offer over big tech-built digital currencies, the paper notes that they also pose their own challenges in transactions. A "reliable and robust system" must be built to ensure that the privacy-preserving platform is secure at all times.
Notwithstanding, looking at "the commitment to privacy, regulators and lawmakers would have to rethink how to adapt current anti-money laundering practices." Finally, a privacy-enabled CBDC could also affect the banking industry and financial systems, the report noted.
Lujan is a blockchain technology and cryptocurrency author and editor. He has worked in the field of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology since 2015 helping him gain enough experience to be the writer he is today. He is known for his simple writing style that allows novices to understand the field in the simplest way.

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We have appointed a new Chair for our Board
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Anthony Whittaker as our new Chair of the Board of Directors, succeeding current Chair, Neil Harries.
Anthony was officially appointed as Chair on 22nd October 2018.
Anthony has been a Chief Executive of one of the leading housing associations in Wales, United Welsh, until recently retiring, and he brings over 40 years experience of working within the housing sector. In addition, he has served as a non-executive Board member for a number of housing organisations in England and Wales. As a resident of Bridgend, in his spare time he enjoys walking with his dog, gardening and following his [formerly] local football team.
Commenting on the appointment, Donna Baddeley, our Chief Executive, said: "I am thrilled to be welcoming Anthony as our new Chair as he brings with him a wealth of relevant experience and a strong background in both Executive and Chair roles. In addition, he has a deep understanding of housing services, a strong empathy with our values and is committed to helping our customers live safely and happily in their own homes. I am looking forward to working closely with Anthony."
"On behalf of the Board, I would also like to thank Neil for his significant contribution to Valleys to Coast and invaluable support over the past five years – we wish him well for the future."
Anthony commented: "I am delighted to be joining at a particularly exciting time for the business and I strongly endorse the ethos shared throughout Valleys to Coast and its consistent focus on putting the customer at its heart. I very much look forward to working with Donna, the Board and the wider team as the organisation enters the next stage of its development."


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Foreign ministry says no Taiwanese affected following Typhoon Rai in Philippines
Taiwan foreign ministry pledges to assist Philippines if needed
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By Kelvin Chen, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
In this photo provided by the Office of the Vice President, a man checks his damaged home due to Typhoon Rai at Dinagat islands, southern Philippines ... In this photo provided by the Office of the Vice President, a man checks his damaged home due to Typhoon Rai at Dinagat islands, southern Philippines on Sunday Dec. 19, 2021. The death toll continues to rise following the strongest typhoon to batter the Philippines this year, with several central towns and provinces still grappling with downed communications and power outages and pleading for food and water, officials said Monday. (Office of the Vice President via AP)
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has said that no Taiwanese were killed or injured by Typhoon Rai after it made landfall in the southeastern part of the Philippines on Dec. 16.
Director of the ministry's Indo-Pacific Affairs Section, Ambassador Chou Min-kan (周民淦), called Manila Economic and Cultural Office Chairman Wilfredo Fernandez on Saturday afternoon (Dec. 18) to extend condolences on behalf of Taiwan's government and Taiwanese, according to a MOFA press release.
Chou expressed Taiwan's willingness to provide assistance in accordance with the needs of the Philippines. Fernandez thanked Taiwan for its condolences and care and said the Philippines will ask for help when necessary.
Ambassador to the Philippines Hsu Pei-yung (徐佩勇) also expressed concern and condolences to the Philippine government on Sunday. According to the Taiwan representative office, no Taiwanese have been injured or trapped due to the typhoon.
MOFA and the representative office will pay close attention to developments following the natural disaster and maintain contact with relevant local departments to provide necessary assistance in a timely manner, the MOFA statement said.
The heavy rain brought by Typhoon Rai caused severe floods and landslides in seven provinces in the central and southern Philippines, MOFA said. According to official data from the Philippine government, the typhoon killed at least 146 people and affected more than 780,000 households.
Local infrastructure and agriculture-related losses are estimated to exceed US$3.5 million.
MOFA advised Philippine-based Taiwanese in need of assistance to call the emergency contact number of the representative office in the Philippines: +63-917-819-4597. Alternatively, Taiwanese can ask relatives or friends in Taiwan to contact MOFA's emergency contact center at 0800-085-095.
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Madison Sullivan signing her National Letter of Intent to play at N.C. Wesleyan College. Sullivan has racked up 51 goals and 48 assists in her career.
Madison Sullivan with her parents, Jeff Sullivan & Victoria Sullivan, her brother Dylan Sullivan and her sister Peyton Sullivan.
Madison Sullivan with her head coach Daniel Robinson (left) and Spring Creek Athletic Director Heath Whitfield.
Madison Sullivan surrounded by her Spring Creek teammates after she signed her National Letter of Intent. The Gators are currently in third place in the conference with a 3-1 record.
Madison Sullivan joined the Bishop family today when she signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her academic and soccer career at N.C. Wesleyan.
Madison Sullivan has made an impact since the day she stepped on the pitch as a Spring Creek soccer player. The senior striker is currently 13 goals away from being the leading goal scorer in school history as she is sitting with 51 goals throughout her career.
Each year, Sullivan has proved to be an ideal candidate to lead a squad as she finished with nine goals and 14 assists after her freshman year, but outdid herself when she jumped up to 20 goals her sophomore year. "She's got the skill to go along with her mentality and the way she leads others on the field," said coach Daniel Robinson. "She's been groomed for this for a while now, we're just a small part of it. We're super proud of her and this couldn't have happened to a better kid."
In Sullivan's junior season, she finished with 18 goals and it would be her last time sharing the field with longtime friend Jordan Lane who she had played with since she was seven years old. "Some people saw this as a rebuilding year after we lost Jordan," said Sullivan. "Our girls have a lot of potential and we've gotten off to a 3-1 start so I'm excited to see what the rest of the season holds for us."
When Madison Sullivan gets to N.C. Wesleyan, she plans on continuing to work with athletes as an Exercise Science major. Even though in a couple of months, Sullivan's Spring Creek career will be over, she plans on impacting the Spring Creek community for some time. Sullivan says she wants to return to Spring Creek after she graduates and become an athletic trainer at the school to impact the kids from her hometown.
"I'm excited about my future at Wesleyan, they're very family oriented and I had an overnight visit there and all the girls were super sweet so I'm going to enjoy it here, but I can't wait to get started," said Sullivan.
Madison Sullivan has a younger sister named Peyton coming up to the high school next year and if Sullivan becomes the all-time leading scorer in school history, she wants to have her jersey retired and hopes to have her sister one day surpass her goal record.
Congratulations to Madison Sullivan for signing with N.C. Wesleyan College to hopefully become the all-time goal scoring leader in a Bishop uniform.


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Q: Create a dictionary where the keys are values of dictionaries inside lists in a dictionary and the values are the number of times they appear I have this dictionary of lists of dictionaries (I cannot change the structure for the work):
dict_countries = {'gb': [{'datetime': '1955-10-10 17:00:00', 'city': 'chester'},
                         {'datetime': '1974-10-10 23:00:00', 'city': 'chester'}],
                  'us': [{'datetime': '1955-10-10 17:00:00', 'city': 'hudson'}]
                 }

And the function:
def Seen_in_the_city(dict_countries:dict,)-> dict:
    city_dict = {}
    for each_country in dict_countries.values():
        for each_sight in each_country:
            citi = each_sight["city"]
            if citi in city_dict.keys():
                city_dict[each_sight["city"]] =+1
            else:
                city_dict[citi] =+1
    return city_dict

I get:
{'chester': 1,'hudson': 1}

instead of
{'chester': 2,'hudson': 1}

A: You can try using Counter (a subclass of dict) from the collections module in the Python Standard Library:
from collections import Counter
c = Counter()
for key in dict_countries:
    for d in dict_countries[key]:
        c.update(v for k, v in d.items() if k == 'city')

print(c)

Output
Counter({'chester': 2, 'hudson': 1})

A: You don't need to say +1 in order to add a positive number. Also in the if citi statement, += 1 means adding 1 to the existing value (1+1) where as =+1 is basically saying giving it a value of 1 once again.
if citi in city_dict.keys():
    city_dict[each_sight["city"]] +=1
else:
    city_dict[citi] = 1

A: Try:
output = dict()
for country, cities in dict_countries.items():
    for city in cities:
        if city["city"] not in output:
            output[city["city"]] = 0
        output[city["city"]] += 1

A: You can use groupby from itertools
from itertools import groupby
print({i: len(list(j)[0])  for i,j in groupby(dict_countries.values(), key=lambda x: x[0]["city"])})

A: If you don't want additional imports (not that you shouldn't use Counter) here's another way:
dict_countries = {'gb': [{'datetime': '1955-10-10 17:00:00', 'city': 'chester'},
                         {'datetime': '1974-10-10 23:00:00', 'city': 'chester'}],
                  'us': [{'datetime': '1955-10-10 17:00:00', 'city': 'hudson'}]
                 }

def Seen_in_the_city(dict_countries:dict,)-> dict:
    city_dict = {}
    for each_country in dict_countries.values():
        for each_sight in each_country:
            citi = each_sight["city"]
            city_dict[citi] = city_dict.get(citi, 0) + 1
    return city_dict

print(Seen_in_the_city(dict_countries))

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Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
A sanctuary for the mentally ill from 1800's
Constructed between 1858 and 1881, and previously known as The Weston State Hospital, or the West Virginia Hospital for the Insane, the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is the largest hand-cut stone masonry building in North America, and is purportedly the second largest in the world, next to the Kremlin. Located in Weston, WV, it was designed by the renowned architect Richard Andrews following the Kirkbride plan, which called for long rambling wings arranged in a staggered formation, assuring that each of the connecting structures received an abundance of therapeutic sunlight and fresh air.
The original hospital, designed to house 250 souls, was open to patients in 1864 and reached its peak in the 1950's with 2,400 patients in overcrowded and generally poor conditions. Changes in the treatment of mental illness and the physical deterioration of the facility forced its closure in 1994 inflicting a devastating effect on the local economy, from which it has yet to recover.
The Asylum has had apparition sightings, unexplainable voices and sounds, and other paranormal activity reported in the past by guests, staff, SyFy's Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters Academy, the Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures and Paranormal Challenge. They would be the mentally insane who lived, and died, within these walls. Thousands have been committed to the asylum over the years, and hundreds unfortunately died here. Among them is Lily, a child born to patients of the hospital, which happened occasionally. Many of those children were adopted out of TALA, but Lily stayed there at the request of the nurses, who particularly loved this little girl. She died at the age of 10 of an illness. It is believed that her spirit is still in this place, and in her room, so some toys are kept there for her.
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Home Vincentian Foundational Texts Page 328
Frederic Ozanam, a life in letters / translated and edited by Joseph I. Dirvin
Original: Archives ofthe Propagation ofthe Faith, Lyon. Unedited.
1. Msgr. de Forbin Janson (1785-1844), who was in the process of founding the Association ofthe
Holy Childhood. The Council of Paris of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith had
given a favorable reception to Msgr. de Forbin Janson's exploration of a kind of merger ofthe two
associations. The Council of Lyon favored the maintenance of their autonomy. (Cf. minutes of
the meetings ofthe Council of Paris, February 3 and 17, 1843, archives ofthe Propagation ofthe
Faith, Paris.) Charles, Comte de Forbin Janson, born at Paris, was auditor ofthe Council of State
(1805) but withdrew from the imperial service over the quarrel between Napoleon I and Pius VII.
Ordained a priest in 1811, he founded with Rauzan the Society of Missions of France, which organized the missions during the Restoration. As bishop of Nancy (1823-1830), he continued to make
the missions priority. From 1839 to 1841 he evangelized Canada and the United States. On his
return he founded the Work ofthe Holy Childhood.
2. L'Univers, Sunday, February 12, 1843, p. 1. When the English signed the Treaty of Nankin with
China (1842), France was forced to seek similar advantages by negotiations which were to result in
the Treaty of Whampoa, October 24, 1844. Among the clauses ofthe treaty, France obtained the
recognition of freedom of apostolate for Catholic missions and impunity for Chinese converts.
Several diplomatic missions were sent to China between 1842 and 1844: the Dubois de Jancigny
mission in January 1842, the Lagnene mission in April 1843. The negotiation alluded to here was
previous to Lagnene's arrival. It undoubtedly concerned a proposal to be discussed by Jancigny
and the Imperial Commissar Ki-Ying, which was to result in a provisory agreement of July 15,
1843, never carried out, Ki-Ying boasting that he had tricked the French. The rumor that
Ozanam cites here agrees with the general tenor ofthe negotiations which were seized upon and
interpreted by the French with excessive optimism.
470. To Dominique Meynis
Paris, February 28, 1843
He sends the secretary of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith the report of the
association's activities of the past year and offers his excuses for being late. He is trying to
obtain from I'Univers necessary rectification following an item which could be prejudicial to the Propagation of the Faith. New allusions to the good dispositions of the king. He
recommends himself to his friend's prayers at the beginning of Lent.
Here I am, rather embarrassed, renewing my excuses and sending you my finished article.1 Yesterday I set aside a half-hour to make a neat copy of it, and the half-
hour was stolen by a visit which occurred despite a strict guard of my door. I allotted
three weeks for the work and had no doubt of meeting the deadline when a host of
unforeseen circumstances thus brought me right down to the wire. Please be assured that I will take better precautions the next time and that you will not experience the inconvenience that I perhaps cause you. I trust that the members ofthe
editing committee will also excuse me, and I have only one anxiety: to know whether my article has come close to satisfying your wishes.
Identifier 14414033_ozanam_letters
Call Number VSI. 282.092 O99LI1986 Special Collections non-circulating
Title Frederic Ozanam, a life in letters / translated and edited by Joseph I. Dirvin
Series or Other Title Correspondance, entretiens, documents. English
Author Ozanam, Frédéric (author); Dirvin, Joseph I. (translator, editor)
Publisher Society of St. Vincent dePaul, Council of the United States, ©1986
Subjects Ozanam, Frédéric, -- 1813-1853 -- Correspondence.;Society of St. Vincent de Paul.;Catholics -- France -- Correspondence.;Correspondence (Ozanam, Frédéric).;Catholics.;France.
Description of Contents Correspondence of Frédéric Ozanam, as translated and edited by Joseph I. Dirvin
Physical Description 382 pages : portrait ; 24 cm
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Short Title Frederic Ozanam letters
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Transcript 328 1843-1844 Original: Archives ofthe Propagation ofthe Faith, Lyon. Unedited. Notes: 1. Msgr. de Forbin Janson (1785-1844), who was in the process of founding the Association ofthe Holy Childhood. The Council of Paris of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith had given a favorable reception to Msgr. de Forbin Janson's exploration of a kind of merger ofthe two associations. The Council of Lyon favored the maintenance of their autonomy. (Cf. minutes of the meetings ofthe Council of Paris, February 3 and 17, 1843, archives ofthe Propagation ofthe Faith, Paris.) Charles, Comte de Forbin Janson, born at Paris, was auditor ofthe Council of State (1805) but withdrew from the imperial service over the quarrel between Napoleon I and Pius VII. Ordained a priest in 1811, he founded with Rauzan the Society of Missions of France, which organized the missions during the Restoration. As bishop of Nancy (1823-1830), he continued to make the missions priority. From 1839 to 1841 he evangelized Canada and the United States. On his return he founded the Work ofthe Holy Childhood. 2. L'Univers, Sunday, February 12, 1843, p. 1. When the English signed the Treaty of Nankin with China (1842), France was forced to seek similar advantages by negotiations which were to result in the Treaty of Whampoa, October 24, 1844. Among the clauses ofthe treaty, France obtained the recognition of freedom of apostolate for Catholic missions and impunity for Chinese converts. Several diplomatic missions were sent to China between 1842 and 1844: the Dubois de Jancigny mission in January 1842, the Lagnene mission in April 1843. The negotiation alluded to here was previous to Lagnene's arrival. It undoubtedly concerned a proposal to be discussed by Jancigny and the Imperial Commissar Ki-Ying, which was to result in a provisory agreement of July 15, 1843, never carried out, Ki-Ying boasting that he had tricked the French. The rumor that Ozanam cites here agrees with the general tenor ofthe negotiations which were seized upon and interpreted by the French with excessive optimism. 470. To Dominique Meynis Paris, February 28, 1843 He sends the secretary of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith the report of the association's activities of the past year and offers his excuses for being late. He is trying to obtain from I'Univers necessary rectification following an item which could be prejudicial to the Propagation of the Faith. New allusions to the good dispositions of the king. He recommends himself to his friend's prayers at the beginning of Lent. Dear friend, Here I am, rather embarrassed, renewing my excuses and sending you my finished article.1 Yesterday I set aside a half-hour to make a neat copy of it, and the half- hour was stolen by a visit which occurred despite a strict guard of my door. I allotted three weeks for the work and had no doubt of meeting the deadline when a host of unforeseen circumstances thus brought me right down to the wire. Please be assured that I will take better precautions the next time and that you will not experience the inconvenience that I perhaps cause you. I trust that the members ofthe editing committee will also excuse me, and I have only one anxiety: to know whether my article has come close to satisfying your wishes.
Frederic Ozanam, a life in letters / translated and edited...
Unnumbered Page
- Cover Page
- Spine
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Part I: 1821-1836
Part II: 1837-1840
Part III: 1841-1842
Part IV: 1843-1844
A Final Word and Index


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Noida: Union minister Mahesh Sharma on Tuesday announced a complete revamp of the Okhla Bird Sanctuary by the end of the year.
The bird park is expected to become more visitor-friendly and will be equipped to serve as a bird education and research spot for bird enthusiasts, the minister said.
The revamp plan includes budgets for cameras, more gates, a library, washrooms, and a drinking water facility.
A bird photography exhibition was hosted at the park on Tuesday to mark International Forest Day. The event was attended by officials of the state forest department and Alok Tandon, the Noida Authority chairman.
"This park is important for its potential as a bird sanctuary. It hosts a rich diversity of birds from India and other countries and we are going to now fully involve ourselves in the beautification of the bird sanctuary. The bird park holds immense value for conserving domestic species and plays host to international species as well," Tandon said.
"The conservation of the Okhla Bird Sanctuary is our primary focus . The park with its rich ecological diversity hosts approximately 300 species and several rare and endangered species. Once the modification is complete, the park will be transformed into a full-faciliated bird-sanctuary," Tandon added.
HV Girish, district forest officer of Gautam Budh Nagar, said the restoration work of the bird park will begin immediately and is expected to be completed by end of 2018.
"This is an important initiative. The overhaul, maintenance and beautification of the bird park was long overdue. The Union government's support is making it possible now. The initial estimates for the project are around Rs 25 crore," Girish said.
"The sanctuary has immense scope for improvement. While bird visits have been consistent, the park is expected to become more visitor-friendly after this initiative," I C Singh, forest ranger at the Okhla Bird Sanctuary, said.


Randholee is one of Red Dot's favoured affordable options in the Kandy hills. Randholee means 'Palanquin', a favoured means of transport for royalty during the period of the Kandyan kingdom. Royalty would certainly have settled for this picturesque setting surrounded by the Heerassagala Mount Pleasant Range. The hotel is reached via a winding road and is about 15 minutes from Kandy town. Once you reach the hotel gates, a short steep ride downhill leads you to the main reception area. The hotel offers comfortable rooms with spectacular mountain views, meals prepared to your liking and a personalised service. Randholee is well suited for those seeking a quiet holiday in the hills.
Randholee has 25 ensuite bedrooms, of which 18 have mountain views and seven have garden views. Red Dot recommends the mountain view rooms which have a private balcony and look out at the scenic Heerasagala mountains. Interiors are furnished with twin or double beds with a striking headboard in the design of a palanquin, created with timber and local Kandyan art, a writing desk and a wardrobe. In-room facilities include a/c and overhead fan, satellite TV, DVD player on request, IDD, minibar and tea / coffee facilities, electronic safe and Wi-Fi. 24 hour in-room dining and room service is also available. Ensuite bathrooms have h/w showers.
The restaurant has scenic mountain views and serves Sri Lankan, Eastern and Western cuisine, prepared with fresh local produce. There is an a la carte menu as well as a buffet, and the chef is happy to prepare a more personalised meal and serve it anywhere you please, including the pool side, in the garden or in the privacy of your own balcony. Randholee also has a small gym room, business centre and games room with a pool table and indoor games such as carom and chess. There is also an infinity swimming pool surrounded by extensive terraced gardens scattered with fruit trees and flowering plants. The hotel is designed with ramps and a lift for wheelchair access. Randholee follows an eco-friendly policy of recycling waste and harvesting rain water which is used to keep the gardens green.
Randholee is nestled amongst imposing hills in the village of Heerassagala, a short distance from Kandy town centre. The journey to Kandy from Colombo's International Airport will take about 3.5 hours.
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Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Mark Lowcock, Briefing to the Security Council on the Humanitarian Situation in Yemen, 2018
New York, 16 November
Thank you, Mr. President.
On 23 October, I warned the Security Council that a grave economic crisis and escalating conflict had pushed Yemen closer to famine than ever before.
Shortly after that briefing, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, or FEWSNet, released a new alert. FEWSNet, which is supported by the United States, is one of the leading providers of early warning and analysis on acute food insecurity.
According to FEWSNet, "Yemen faces the largest food security emergency in the world, and the worsening humanitarian outlook requires urgent action to reduce the likelihood of significant loss of life."
FEWSNet characterized the food security situation in Yemen as facing a "catastrophic deterioration" and they warned that many of the millions of severely food-insecure people in Yemen "face food consumption gaps large enough to lead to increases in human mortality."
So is it a famine?
With respect, Mr. President, I fear this is the wrong question.
From the two famines declared this century – in Somalia in 2011 and in South Sudan in 2017 – a very painful lesson is that most fatalities occur before the famine is declared.
So to be clear, I am not saying that widespread famine has already taken hold in Yemen. But that is what we are trying to prevent.
It is abundantly clear that Yemen is already facing mass hunger and severe food insecurity. We are fortunate to have David Beasley here today. He will describe the food security situation in more detail and tell you about his visit to the country earlier this week.
In my assessment, Yemen has so far avoided famine for just two reasons. First, the UN and humanitarian agencies are implementing the largest aid operation in the world, reaching nearly 8 million Yemenis across the country every month.
Second, Member States and other key stakeholders have taken action when the risk of famine has intensified in the past. For example, by working together to lift the temporary blockade this time last year and also by providing generous, flexible funding early this year.
As I emphasized in my last briefing, we urgently need you to take action again now. That is why I sought your support on five key requests, which – if they are all fully implemented – would spare the lives millions of Yemenis, spare them in an entirely avoidable catastrophe.
So, Mr President,
I'd like to update you on where we stand with these five actions today.
My first request was to implement a cessation of hostilities, in and around all the infrastructure and facilities on which the aid operation and commercial importers rely. Many of you made similar requests during the 23 October meeting and after that, and the Secretary-General reinforced this position in his statement on 2 November.
What in fact happened was that violence escalated on several fronts immediately after my last briefing. Since 30 October, UN sources have observed nearly 800 separate incidents of shelling, armed clashes, or air strikes across Yemen.
Some of the fiercest fighting has been in Hudaydah, which is where most of the crucial infrastructure needing protection actually is.
These incidents too often have devastating consequences for civilians. To cite just one recent incident, a bus carrying civilians fleeing conflict in Hudaydah came under attack on Tuesday this week, killing seven people.
Critical civilian infrastructure has not been spared either. Last Sunday, patients – some of whom were still connected to medical devices – reportedly fled Hudaydah's largest public hospital into the street amidst large explosions. Several days later, this same hospital was damaged by shrapnel and then again by shelling yesterday. A second hospital was damaged after becoming caught up in the crossfire as frontlines shifted around the city. Fighters also took up positions inside this hospital and on its roof, placing the entire facility at grave risk.
The impact of violence in Hudaydah has compounded the chaos and hardships facing people who were already in desperate straits. Needs are enormous – perhaps 30 per cent of people still in the city are barely surviving, including about a quarter of children who are malnourished. As the Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, Lise Grande, recently noted: "The most vulnerable people in the whole country are sitting there in Hudaydah. These are the poorest of the poor."
The fighting has also had an impact on humanitarian operations. Some programmes have been scaled back in Hudaydah, and the staff overseeing them have left, I hope temporarily. Other important emergency programmes remain in place, and agencies are re-stocking supplies inside Hudaydah in an attempt to ensure critical humanitarian operations can continue if the situation gets worse.
So for all the reasons Martin has cited and I have just given you, it remains urgent for the parties to agree a cessation of hostilities. We both issued statements reiterating this earlier this week. In the last two days, we have seen a welcome de-escalation, and what appears to be at least a pause in the fighting in Hudaydah. But what we need to know is that this lull is going to be sustained.
And let me repeat again, as we have previously said and Martin touched on, the UN is ready to play an enhanced role in ensuring the appropriate use of key facilities around Hudaydah, like the port.
The second area where I sought your support is to facilitate and protect the supply of food and other essential goods across the country. As you know, Yemen imports nearly all its food, and its fuel and medicine.
Commercial food imports in October through Hudaydah and Saleef ports – where most food enters the country – fell by more than 50 per cent compared to September. Only 17 ships discharged cargo in these ports in October – the second lowest monthly figure ever recorded.
To avoid famine, it is essential to keep all ports functioning and to remove obstacles to imports or domestic distribution of essential goods.
I therefore welcome the Government of Yemen's decision this week to suspend Cabinet Decree 75 for food imports. Experts had warned that immediate implementation of this decree could lead to worse food shortages and higher prices.
But although the Government has suspended Decree 75 for food, it remains in place for fuel, which is critical to pump drinking water, maintain sanitation systems and run hospital generators. Since enforcement of Decree 75 for fuel began last month, the Coalition has, at the request of the Government of Yemen, denied entry to four commercial vessels carrying nearly 53,000 tons of fuel. That is equivalent to more than 40 per cent of average fuel imports in any given month since the temporary blockade was lifted about a year ago.
To protect the food supply and avoid famine, parties to the conflict must also avoid damaging or cutting off access to supporting infrastructure. The main eastern road from Hudaydah to Sana'a remains closed due to insecurity, forcing traders and humanitarian partners to re-route shipments, which costs more money and more time.
Several humanitarian sites are in areas in Hudaydah that have recently changed hands. They include the Red Sea Mills, which contain enough grain to feed more than 3 million people for a month. I understand that talks are proceeding on options to ensure these critical supplies can now reach the people who need them.
My third request was for support for the Yemeni economy by injecting foreign exchange and paying salaries and pensions. These measures will protect against famine by boosting people's ability to purchase food and other essential goods and by supporting traders to keep commercial imports flowing.
In October, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia deposited $200 million in the Central Bank of Yemen to strengthen the Yemeni rial. This welcome move has helped to bring the exchange rate down from a peak of about 800 rial to the US dollar in early October, to about 670 rial to the dollar today. It has also helped to finance imports of food and other essential commodities. Some reports also indicate that this deposit may even be helping to lower food prices slightly.
These are important improvements. At the same time, we must recall that the exchange rate before the conflict escalated four years ago was 215 rial to the dollar. So it still costs more than three times as many rials to buy a dollar than it did before the conflict escalated. In the last year alone, the rial has lost nearly 50 per cent of its value.
It is also important to note that applications to access Central Bank credit against the Saudi deposit have exceeded the available funds – a sign that traders are eager to maintain the flow of essential imports if they have access to adequate capital.
So these developments demonstrate that foreign exchange injections are enormously effective in this environment. We need a continuing, large-scale flow of foreign exchange into the market to finance adequate levels of imports and to support the currency at a level that will make food and other commodity prices affordable.
Regarding salary payments, I welcomed the news in my last briefing that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will provide $70 million to cover allowances for 135,000 teachers. We see this as a best practice, and discussions with potential donors on replicating it for health and sanitation workers, as well as for pensioners, are at an advanced stage.
Several weeks ago, the Houthi authorities in Sana'a also released some of the back-log in civil servant salaries. We hope that will be a first step towards resumption of regular salary payments across the country.
The fourth request is to increase funding and support to the aid operation.
This year, we are extremely grateful to all our donors for providing $2.3 billion so far to the 2018 UN-coordinated Humanitarian Response Plan. That's nearly 80 per cent of the requirements we estimated at the beginning of the year. Given developments over the last few months, we are discussing additional funding for this year with donors now. I hope decisions on that will be taken by the relevant donors very soon.
Given the increase in needs, as a result of the intensified fighting and the further recent collapse of the economy, I can tell you that next year's response plan will be substantially larger. I will announce the precise amount shortly. The Secretary-General plans to convene a high-level conference on Yemen with a focus on the 2019 Humanitarian Response Plan in February.
My fifth request called on all belligerents to work with the Special Envoy to end the conflict and I won't repeat Martin's comprehensive account of where this process now stands. I echo his calls to move quickly towards confidence-building measures and consultations, and from there to resume full negotiations. And you have just heard Martin confirm his support for my five requests.
I want to emphasise that these measures – the five requests – need to be seen as a package. Substantial new action is needed on all of them if massive loss of life in a terrible famine is to be avoided.
So, Mr. President,
I am again seeking your individual and collective support – both practical and political – on those five areas.


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No seven year itch for Commercial property market
The most talked about year in Glasgow's history was also the most successful for the office market since 2007, according to the latest statistics from global property agents Cushman & Wakefield.
Close to 1 million sq ft of office space (987,692 sq ft) was let in the city and its surrounding areas in 2014 thanks to high profile lettings such as 48,570 sq ft to Network Rail at Hermes at 151/155 St Vincent Street.
A total of 657,258 sq ft was let in the city centre and 330,434 sq ft out of town - a small rise of 1.8% on the previous year (2013 970,363 sq ft).
Andy Cunningham, Partner Business Space at Cushman & Wakefield in Glasgow, said: "There is no doubt that the referendum on Scottish independence created a period of uncertainty for Glasgow and the rest of Scotland. Despite this, both the city business district and out of town office markets outperformed all our expectations.
"It was an incredible year for Glasgow with the Commonwealth Games, MTV Europe Music Awards and BBC Sports Personality of the Year being held in the city which brought unprecedented national and international exposure which helped tackle many of the outdated perceptions about Glasgow. The city's people, infrastructure and architecture were beamed all across the globe which can only be a help in attracting future investment from occupiers and investors alike."
He added that prospects for 2015 look very promising already. "Early January is traditionally a quiet time for the commercial property market but we have had a healthy stream of enquiries right from the minute we got back to our desks after the Christmas break and we are speaking to lots of big name occupiers looking to upgrade to more efficient premises in more prominent locations.
"With a real shortage of Grade A office space looming there is a bit of a scramble going on with occupiers looking at pre-letting the best space coming out of the ground."
Only 171,110 sq ft of Grade A space is currently available but according to Cunningham options for big corporates looking for in excess of 50,000 sq ft or 500 desks to put it another way, are limited. He said: "Some of that space is not contiguous meaning companies would have to take space on different floors of one building or grey space from occupiers only available on short term leases."
According to Cunningham that while there is a lot of Grade B space – in excess of 1.1m sq ft – there are very few 'big box' options in that class of property either, following the letting of 151/155 St Vincent Street, George House and Guildhall.
He said: "Developers will need to start thinking about the next wave of development as there is going to be a big lag in the city centre. In the meantime what we might see is occupiers being tempted to look at prime out of town locations."
Top rents for Grade A property hit £29 per sq ft in the city centre while out of town the top rental was recorded at £16 per sq ft.
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The community of Délı̨nę is concerned about the impacts of climate change and how it will affect their access to country foods. Working with community partners the research aims to a) assess the vulnerability of Délı̨nę community members to climate change impacts with a focus on impacts to harvesting practices, country food security now and in the future; b) identify adaptation strategies currently employed or possible for application by community members to mitigate any adverse impacts to traditional harvesting practices and community health and well-being, and c) create a community plan for climate change adaptation and food security.
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Smokeless Stoves: Abelina Roquel Tuy and Marcela Guit Roquel
10 October, 2017 /in Meet our families, News /by admin
Abelina Roquel Tuy
"I like everything about the new stove," exclaims Abelina Roquel Tuy. "I haven't had any more health problems."
Abelina can be found in the yard of her home, waving and directing her children with one hand and weaving elaborate textiles with the other. She speaks rapidly in Kaqchikel, a Mayan dialect, and her face glows with eagerness. "I thank God for the projects Habitat for Humanity Guatemala has brought to us, for all of the work that they have come to do. That has made all of the difference in how I cook."
Asking how her new smokeless stove was built, Abelina Roquel Tuy's face breaks out into a grin. "My children helped cut fifty blocks in one day," she boasts proudly. "I still remember the group that came to help, they brought many blessings with them. They worked so hard when they came to help us. Each time I light this stove, I think of them."
Abelina, her husband, José, and their five children reside in a community neighboring la Cuchilla, a turnoff that heads into the department of Sololá. Decades of living in the area has allowed them to develop strong relationships with their neighbors. Those neighbors were the ones who suggested a smokeless stove to Abelina, who for decades, had been cooking with a defunct stove. "Our old stove was made from two blocks and a few bars of iron, nothing more," Abelina describe. "We used this way for thirty years."
However, her neighbors had a solution, "Thanks to another woman living in the community, who had worked extensively with promoters for Habitat for Humanity Guatemala, she told me about their projects and asked if I wanted to participate, particularly with the smokeless stove," she recalls. "That was five months ago."
The stove also caused several problems. "The smoke was difficult for us. We had headaches, and the smoke made us cough," she describes. "Now, we're not affected by anything." Abelina says that she was concerned, above all, for the wellbeing of her children. "They used to suffer so much, and I had to buy them expensive medicine. My food would come out smoky, and my children refused to eat it, because the smell was so strong." However, that has since changed. "Now, they eat everything," she laughs.
Fuel has become more efficient for Abelina and her family. Living in a remote area can be difficult at times. "We usually buy wood, although on occasion, we'll burn corn stalks from the fields. Before, half of a bundle of wood lasted a week, and it cost us 100Q ($13.00)," says Abelina.
However, the smokeless stove consumes less, and it has allowed Abelina to save a significant "Now, it's half of that. We spend 50Q a week, although now, we can also just buy pieces for 1Q each, and that lasts us a week. We can buy extra food with what we save."
Marcela Guit Roquel
"We got along well and had a lot in common. We wanted to communicate, but we didn't speak the same language. But it was good, because we were able to share moments where we connected together here on the patio. I loved their spirit."
On a damp and overcast day, Marcela Guit Roquel tells anecdotes while warming herself by her new Habitat for Humanity Guatemala smokeless stove. A small puppy curls up under her seat, its eyes reflecting the orange light of the coals. The people that she describes are the group of international volunteers, who helped her build the new stove. "It took a day to construct," she says. "The group, they are great people. I still have photos of them on my phone that I took of them."
Marcela expresses how sitting by her stove is a new luxury, one that she had never known before. "I was cooking the ground," she recollects in Kaqchikel, a local Mayan dialect distinctive of Sololá in Guatemala. "I didn't have a grill, and a lot of smoke leaked out of it. It affected me most with my eyes and burned me because of the heat. I bought medicines in the community, but because of the distance, I couldn't go a lot."
The new stove has made all the difference by transforming Marcela's life, providing her with numerous benefits. "I like that I can cook everything at the same time and that it heats up faster," she says. "I also don't have to look for wood as much. With the extra time, I have greater flexibility in going to market and buying food."
In conclusion, Marcela expresses that she has nothing but gratitude in her heart. "Thank you. I am very grateful to Habitat, to the volunteers. Thanks to them, I have left all of my problems and the smoke behind. I have no more words to say aside from thank you."
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What is more important to your organization: marketing generating a high volume of sales leads or sales closing a higher percentage of leads?
Written by William Flaiz and originally published on Forbes.com on February 2, 2018.
Are they mutually exclusive? I don't think they are, and I don't think they are the right questions to be asking either -- they are putting the cart before the horse. For marketing and sales to be truly effective, they first must be fully aligned on what they need from each other.
There are many ways to look at this challenge, but I will focus on one situation that I have seen dozens of times at companies that I have worked for or worked with as a consultant. The biggest and most common challenge is when marketing and sales do not work together. At too many companies, sales and marketing departments simply do not communicate or know what the other team is doing.
When these two groups are not working in sync, many problems can arise. For example, when these groups are not communicating while using software automation for sales (CRM) and marketing (marketing automation), then issues will arise in the types of leads that are generated or what constitutes a lead. This also leads to challenges in process, flow and time for both sales and marketing.
A large company I worked for adopted a new version of Salesforce. A shift in the process had the sales team working within Salesforce using the Miller Heiman method, which is a method of sales targeting that involves focusing sales efforts on multiple types of decision makers and buyers for any prospective client.
However, marketing was not brought up to speed on how Salesforce was aligned with the Miller Heiman strategy. In addition to a lack of alignment on strategy, marketing was not informed of the types of sales targets the team was being measured against.
This resulted in the sales department operating with a shifting strategy while the marketing team proceeded with its prior strategy that focused on delivering volume – and the end result was a misalignment of priorities and goals.
How do you provide a clear path to sales?
This type of misalignment is a challenge for sales teams; their focus is on qualified target clients, as their performance is measured on closing a higher percentage of business against a smaller volume of leads. Marketing is focused on generating a higher volume of leads at a low cost, so they have a lower bar for qualification criteria. This can result in a high volume of leads being sent to the sales team with little intelligence attached to identify qualification criteria, buying stage or lead origin. A high volume of leads is often a great problem to have, but not if they aren't properly qualified -- then they become a distraction to the sales team.
So how do you avoid this situation?
Hold regular meetings between the heads of the sales and marketing departments in which they share strategy, focus and upcoming campaigns.
Have those on the front lines meet and discuss what works and what isn't working. Include supporting data and performance metrics, but keep the focus on developing a dialogue between the teams.
Audit your technology platforms to make sure they are supporting the qualification criteria, being delivered to sales at the right time and collecting usable data points throughout the process.
Hold both teams accountable to a common set of performance metrics.
Make sure compensation incentives are aligned so that it becomes natural for both teams to collaborate and work toward a common goal.
How do you fuel growth collaboratively?
Aligning your sales and marketing teams is the best way to fuel business growth efficiently and effectively. Too often they are at odds more than they are collaborative partners, so the first step is to establish communication. Expect an iterative cycle of communication, adjustment and measurement to move your teams toward becoming a single unit instead of siloed adversaries.


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Travis Perkins accelerates mental health and wellbeing initiatives
The Group's drive to increase the number of accredited mental health first aiders (MHFA) from 40 to over 250 by the summer has been accelerated to proactively manage wellbeing in the workplace.
This initiative complements a raft of other schemes that include an employee assistance programme for counselling and emotional support, as well as a mental wellbeing app and assessment tool, activity and mindfulness resources, discounts on gym memberships, exercise equipment, online fitness, and other financial offers to help balance the physical, financial and mental aspects of wellbeing.
Richard Byrne, Group HSE & Fleet Director for Travis Perkins plc, explained: "During COVID, our mental health and wellbeing have been put to the test like never before, but as an industry leader with a proud history of upholding family values, our strong people focus has served us well.
"It has underpinned our pandemic response and helped us work collectively to resolve the many challenges this past year has posed for our 20,000+ colleagues in balancing their home and work lives.
"Our MHFAs play a key role as ambassadors across all areas of wellbeing; to be the first port of call in the workplace for mental health support for colleagues, raise awareness and encourage positive behaviours amongst our workforce on a voluntary basis, and to identify signs of poor mental health and help individuals access professional support if they need it.
"But we are very clear that they are not there to diagnose or provide ongoing support or counselling."
The MHFAs at Travis Perkins all follow the guidelines of MHFA England, and in recognition of the rewarding, but also challenging nature of these roles, the company has also put in place a range of support mechanisms to safeguard the MHFAs themselves, so they protect their own health and wellbeing.
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Idina Menzel Named National Ambassador of Kids' Night on Broadway 2014
Idina Menzel from Broadway's new musical If/Then will serve as the 2014 KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY® National Ambassador. The 18th KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY will take place February 24 to March 2, 2014.
Idina Menzel from Broadway's new musical If/Then will serve as the 2014 KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY® National Ambassador, The Broadway League announced. The 18th KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY will take place Monday, February 24, 2014 to Sunday, March 2, 2014.
"When I first went to Broadway, it was a life-changing experience. There's something magical about walking through the theatre district and seeing the marquees and the lights. Nothing compares to a live Broadway performance! As an adult, I still have that nostalgic feeling I had as a child. It's important that kids come to theatre because they get to see life through different characters. The arts are so important in general," said Menzel, "and I'm so grateful that my career awards me with so many special opportunities to connect with young people. I'm honored to be the Kids' Night on Broadway National Ambassador and extra thrilled that this year's cause-related component is our arts-centered foundation, A Broader Way, which enables expression, empowerment, and enlightenment. As does Broadway."
Idina Menzel made her Broadway debut in the Pulitzer Prize-winner, Rent, for which she was nominated for a Tony Awardâ and followed that with her Tony Award-winning performance in Wicked, which she subsequently brought to London's West End. Other New York stage work includes See What I Wanna See (Public), The Wild Party (MTC), and Hair (Encores). She will make her highly anticipated return to the Broadway stage this March in the new musical, If/Then. Menzel's voice can currently be heard in the hit Disney animated film, Frozen. On film, she recreated her role of Maureen Johnson in Chris Columbus' film version of Rent, and has appeared in movies as varied as Enchanted and Ask the Dust. On television, Menzel recurred over multiple seasons of "Glee" and has guest-starred in numerous other shows. She starred in her own PBS special, "Barefoot at the Symphony," with an accompanying album. Menzel recently concluded a highly successful international concert tour with a sold out performance at Carnegie Hall. In addition to cast albums, Menzel's prolific recording career includes solo albums: PBS Special; I Stand; Here; and Still I Can't Be Still.
In 2010, Idina Menzel founded "A Broader Way Foundation," a not-for-profit dedicated to offering girls from urban communities an outlet for self-expression and creativity through arts-centered programs, with an emphasis on building self-esteem, developing leadership qualities and striving for personal and social achievement. Kids' Night on Broadway is proud to salute A Broadway Way Foundation as this year's cause-related component. Visit ABroaderWay.org for more information.
KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY is when kids ages 6 to 18 can see Broadway shows for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. A KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY ticket includes restaurant discounts, parking discounts, educational programs, and some very special events still to be announced.
KIDS GO FREE AT MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK with a Free Child All Access Pass (ages 4 -12) with the purchase of a Full Price Adult All Access Pass when presenting theater tickets to a participating Kids Night on Broadway show. For more information, visit kidsnightonbroadway.com/fans.
KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY will also take place in multiple cities around the country, with different shows and venues putting their own spin on the event, on numerous dates throughout the year. Check kidsnightonbroadway.com/across for specific dates and locations.
The 18th KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY kicks off in New York City from Monday, February 24, 2014 to Sunday, March 2, 2014. Tickets to participating shows will be available to the public starting Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 10 a.m. ET.
Participating shows (to date, subject to change, and some shows not available for all performances)include:
BROADWAY: Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, The Bridges of Madison County, Bronx Bombers, Chicago, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Jersey Boys, Kinky Boots, The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, Matilda the Musical, Motown the Musical, Newsies, A Night with Janis Joplin, Once, Outside Mullingar, The Phantom of the Opera, Pippin, Rock of Ages, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Wicked. OFF-BROADWAY: Avenue Q, iLuminate, Murder for Two, Stomp.
Many Times Square area eateries will offer specials for Kids' Night on Broadway ticket-holders. Participating restaurants (to date) include:
Blue Fin, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Casa Nonna, Ceci Italian Restaurant, Connolly's Pub and Restaurant, Glass House Tavern, Guy's American Kitchen and Grill, Havana Central, Hurley's, Le Rivage, Matt's Grill, Nanking Asian Fusion, Pergola Des Artistes, Playwright's Tavern, Playwright's Celtic Pub and Restaurant, Ruby Foos Times Square, Ruby Tuesdays, Schnipper's, Southern Hospitality BBQ, Tasti-D-Lite, The Lambs Club, Toloache, Trattoria Tre Colori, Virgil's Real BBQ.
KIDS' NIGHT ON BROADWAY®, a program of The Broadway League, is generously presented by The New York Times and is officially sponsored by WABC-TV, and Official kids' media partner, KidzVuz. Media partners are Z100, Telemundo Nueva York, and Metro-North Railroad. Additional support is provided by Madame Tussauds New York and Schmackary's, the official cookie of Kids' Night.
For more information, visit www.BroadwayLeague.com, or follow The Broadway League on Twitter @TheBwayLeague or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BroadwayLeague. BROADWAY.ORG is the League's new official on-line headquarters for Broadway in NYC and on tour. Download the free Broadway.org mobile app for iOS or Android, and the free IBDB mobile app for iOS or Android.
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Mr. Selim Fendi, a serial entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience on the American, European, Emirati, and African markets in the precious metal industry.
Mr. Fendi's entrepreneurial career started in 1992 by working in a commercial real estate M&A in Canada covering the Caribbean market. Following the sale of his real estate interests he launched a new career in NYC by founding Alterama, a trading platform of precious metals and Forex, qualified for management of Derivatives, Futures and hedging products.
In 2010, he came back to Europe to oversee the setup of Forex, Oil & Gas and Precious Metals Desk at Market Securities in Geneva. In 2013 he founded Noble Precious Metal in Dubai, regulated by the DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities).
He was recently nominated Treasurer of the Watch-Making and Jewellery Chamber of Monaco.
Mr. Fendi regularly speaks at international precious metals industry conferences.


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Fox News journalist argues for New York shield law protection in Holmes trial
Protecting Sources and Materials
A Fox News reporter is awaiting a judicial panel's decision on whether a New York judge was correct to issue…
A Fox News reporter is awaiting a judicial panel's decision on whether a New York judge was correct to issue a subpoena that compelled her to testify in a Colorado courtroom about her confidential sources in a story relating to accused movie theater shooter James Holmes.
Jana Winter, a reporter for FoxNews.com, reported soon after the July massacre that Holmes had filled his notebook with drawings of the planned shooting and sent it to a psychiatrist. She attributed the information to two anonymous law enforcement sources.
Arguing before a five-judge panel on Wednesday, Holmes's lawyers said that the leakers must be revealed and sanctioned for violating a sweeping gag order issued soon after the July 2012 shooting that left 12 movie theatergoers dead.
Meanwhile, Winter's attorneys said that she should not have to appear in Colorado court, citing New York's shield law, which provides absolute privilege for journalists' confidential sources and reporting materials. They urged the panel to rule that a lower court judge was wrong to sign the subpoena.
"When a judge in New York was requested to sign a subpoena to a journalist to require her to travel outside the state and have to disclose confidential newsgathering information in a jurisdiction that does not provide the same absolute privilege that journalists enjoy in New York, that judge, in our view, violated the strong public policy, and he should not have issued the subpoena," said Dori Ann Hanswirth, one of the lawyers representing Winter. "He should not have made her go to Colorado, where she is facing very serious consequences that she would never have to face in New York."
If New York quashes the subpoena, Colorado will not have jurisdiction to subpoena Winter.
While the New York court weighs whether to quash the subpoena, the judge in Holmes's Colorado trial is considering a similar motion and has asked lawyers to file briefs on whether the identities of the leakers are relevant to "substantial issues" in the case. Holmes's lawyers argue that unmasking the sources would cast doubt on the credibility of these officers, which in turn could influence the outcome of the trial, according to court documents.
In April, the Colorado judge delayed consideration of the subpoena against Winter because he had not decided whether the notebook would be admitted as evidence. But the notebook became part of the record earlier this month, when Holmes entered a plea of insanity.
Winter is scheduled to appear in Colorado court in August. Hanswirth said she is hopeful that the New York court will make its decision before then.
Daniel Arshack, who represented Holmes at yesterday's hearing, was not immediately available for comment.
The New York proceeding may be Winter's best chance to avoid being ordered to disclose her sources, since Colorado's shield law provides less protection than New York's. If Winter ultimately is ordered to reveal the leakers in Colorado and refuses, she might face jail time for contempt of court.
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press submitted a friend-of-the-court brief supporting Winter, arguing that the New York court should apply the state's policy of allowing reporters to protect their confidential sources.
Related Reporters Committee resources:
· New York – Privilege Compendium
· Colorado – Privilege Compendium


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Гренськ — стоянка фінального палеоліту (близько 10000 років тому) у села Воронівка Кормянського району в північно-східній Гомельщині, за 2 км від села на схід.

Розташована на останце першої надпойменої тераси правого берегу річки Сож, в 6-7 м над меженним рівнем річки.

Після її відкриття і збору підйомного матеріалу першим дослідником став учень К. М. Полікарповича — В. Д. Будько. Він розкрив 90 м² в 1959—1961 рр. У 1972—1981 рр. стоянку досліджував В. Ф. Копитін на площі 380 м². Відомості цих дослідників суперечать один одному, проте так чи інакше, стоянка стала еталонним пам'яткою для виділення гренської культури.

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Professor Niall Mac Dowell FIChemE FRSC
Faculty of Natural Sciences, Centre for Environmental Policy
Professor of Future Energy Systems
+44 (0)20 7594 9298niall Website
16 Prince's GardensSouth Kensington Campus
Niall is a Professor in Energy Systems Engineering at Imperial College London. He is a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of both the IChemE and the Royal Society of Chemistry. His research is focused on understanding the transition to a low carbon economy. Since 2010, he has published more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers at the molecular, unit operation, integrated process, and system scales in this context. His work has been presented more than 100 times at conferences in the UK, EU, North America, Middle and Far East. A full list of publications can be found here and he currently serves on the Advisory Board of Joule.
Niall has more than a decade's experience as a consultant to the public and private sectors. He has worked with a range of private sector energy companies, and has provided evidence to members of the Select Committee on Energy and Climate Change and has given advice to DECC/BEIS, the IEA, the IEAGHG the ETI and the JRC. Niall is a member of Total's Scientific Advisory Board, was also a member of the US National Petroleum Council (NPC) CCUS Roadmap Team. Niall has been a member of the technical working group of the Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP), the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) and from 2015 – 2019 served as the Secretary of the IChemE's Energy Centre
Finally, Niall was awarded the Qatar Petroleum Prize for his work on Clean Fossil Fuels in 2010 and the IChemE's Nicklin medal for his work on low carbon energy in 2015.
Ganzer C, Pratama YW, Mac Dowell N, 2022, The role and value of inter-seasonal grid-scale energy storage in net zero electricity systems, International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, Vol:120, ISSN:1750-5836, Pages:1-13
Gonzalez-Garay A, Bui M, Freire Ordóñez D, et al.Gonzalez-Garay A, Bui M, Freire Ordóñez D, High M, Oxley A, Moustafa N, Sáenz Cavazos PA, Patrizio P, Sunny N, Mac Dowell N, Shah N close, 2022, Hydrogen production and its applications to mobility, Annual Review of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Vol:13, ISSN:1947-5438, Pages:501-528
Heldebrant DJ, Kothandaraman J, Mac Dowell N, et al.Heldebrant DJ, Kothandaraman J, Mac Dowell N, Brickett L close, 2022, Next steps for solvent-based CO2 capture; integration of capture, conversion, and mineralisation, Chemical Science, Vol:13, ISSN:2041-6520, Pages:6445-6456
Pratama YW, Mac Dowell N, 2022, Carbon capture and storage investment: fiddling while the planet burns, One Earth, Vol:5, ISSN:2590-3322, Pages:434-442
Romano MC, Antonini C, Bardow A, et al.Romano MC, Antonini C, Bardow A, Bertsch V, Brandon NP, Brouwer J, Campanari S, Crema L, Dodds PE, Gardarsdottir S, Gazzani M, Kramer GJ, Lund PD, Mac Dowell N, Martelli E, Mastropasqua L, McKenna RC, Monteiro JGM-S, Paltrinieri N, Pollet BG, Reed JG, Schmidt TJ, Vente J, Wiley D close, 2022, Comment on "How green is blue hydrogen?", Energy Science & Engineering, Vol:10, Pages:1944-1954
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Big Dig brings community together
Our Ashley Road hostel recently threw open its doors to host 'The Big Dig', which bought together residents, community groups and members of the public to transform the garden of the hostel.
The Big Dig was organised by SHP's Gardening Project, which aims to transform the lives of people we work with through gardening.
Of Butterflies and Bees joined forces with Kentish Town Transition Project to transform the space into a magical forest garden for hostel residents to enjoy. Throughout the day, volunteers from the local community worked together to build a pond, create a curved pathway and plant beautiful fruit trees and flowers.
Residents from the hostel are already benefiting from the transformation: 'I didn't come into the garden before, but now I'm looking forward to spending time here. I'm going to look after the flowers and the trees, and look forward to hopefully eating some of the fruit in the summer!'
Giving the people we work with access to outdoor spaces and some responsibility can do wonders as part of their recovery
Dani Singer, Gardening Project Coordinator, said: "Having a safe, tranquil and welcome place for residents to go can have a very beneficial impact on their wellbeing and mental health. Gardening is about so much more than just making a space look better – giving the people we work with access to outdoor spaces and some responsibility can do wonders as part of their recovery.
"We're so thankful for everyone who has made The Big Dig possible. The garden looks wonderful thanks to everyone's passion, commitment and creativity. I'm particularly excited for next spring and summer when all the flowers and trees will come into bloom."
As well as gardening, the day was full of celebration and creativity. Music was provided by Laurence Woods, Alexanders Fry and Shackle Free. A volunteer, Alan, also read a piece of poetry to the audience he had written himself with much encouragement found in the crowd. Attendees also had the opportunity to make nature-themed lino prints and artwork.
Find out more about SHP's Opportunities Programme.
Published: 1st November, 2018
Author: Alexander Green
Jade's Story
Despite working as a mental health nurse, Jade hit 'rock bottom' when she was using substances and homeless. Now she's beginning to transform her life around, volunteering as a Peer Mentor with us.
Homeless Londoner leaps into Guinness World Records
An SHP client has leapt into the Guinness World Records, breaking the world record for jumping jacks.
SHP manager recognised for bravery
An SHP service manager has been commended by Metropolitan Police after he prevented a SHP resident from taking her own life.
SHP opens shelter 24/7 to help Redbridge rough sleepers through winter
SHP's Redbridge night shelter is set to open 24 hours a day from January to support rough sleepers through the winter months
Peer Mentors commended for their support of others
Tony and Deb, two SHP Peer Mentors, have won an award celebrating their outstanding achievements.
SHP Artwork goes on show at One Festival of Homeless Arts
Artwork produced by SHP clients has been exhibited at the One Festival of Homelessness for the fourth year running
Passion, integrity and life-changing services
Our long-serving Chair, Jonathan Senker, is passing the baton. Here, Jonathan reflects on the changes he's seen and looks forward to the future.
SHP welcomes new Chair
SHP is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chair of Trustees, Jon Rosser.
Soundhouse star singled out for Youth Music Awards
An upcoming star from SHP's Soundhouse Project has received national recognition after her work was shortlisted for the Youth Music Awards 2019.
Client artwork showcased at London Design Week Exhibition
Five pieces of artwork produced by two SHP clients will be showcased at an exclusive art show this Friday in the heart of London's West End.


Signs have been revealed as the AmazonFresh Pickup location in Ballard is open for beta testing. (GeekWire Photos).
Amazon this morning confirmed what we've been reporting since last year: The technology giant is opening grocery pickup locations starting at two Seattle sites, allowing shoppers to order items online for pickup at designated times at an Amazon facility.
The new AmazonFresh Pickup service is the latest move by the Seattle company into brick-and-mortar retailing, but there's a catch: For now, despite the high-profile locations in Seattle's Sodo and Ballard neighborhoods it's available only to Amazon employees as part of an internal beta. Once it launches publicly, however, Amazon says the service will be available to Amazon Prime members at no extra charge.
Amazon has offered its AmazonFresh grocery service since 2007 in the Seattle region, before expanding nationally, but up to this point, the company has focused on deliveries to homes and businesses. AmazonFresh Pickup will compete with a growing number of "click and collect" pickup services at traditional grocery stores, including one at the Fred Meyer just a short drive away from the Ballard location.
A view of the walk-in area of the AmazonFresh Pickup location in Ballard.
The Ballard site is on the busy 15th Avenue corridor, with cars streaming off the Ballard Bridge into the longtime Scandinavian fishing enclave. The neighborhood has undergone a major transformation in recent years, fueled largely by the tech boom, with condo and apartment units springing up seemingly all over to accommodate an influx of new residents.
One sign on the Ballard location even mimics rooftop neon on nearby businesses, including the Seattle Gymnastics Academy and the iconic Bardahl neon sign which has served as a beacon in the neighborhood since 1953.
During the testing phase, monitors at the head of each of nine parking spaces will not be operational. Hours posted on the front window say that the location will be open daily, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The awning at the Sodo site sits in the parking lot of the headquarters of another signature Seattle company, Starbucks. The physical store is in the building, where Sears used to have its Seattle department store. Also in that building is a Prime Now distribution hub.
Amazon has in the past few years dove into the brick-and-mortar retail world, after making its name in online commerce. The company's Amazon Go automated convenience store in downtown Seattle, unveiled last year, is open only to the company's employees, as well. The public opening of Amazon Go has been delayed amid reports of technical glitches in its automated system.
In addition, Amazon earlier confirmed plans to open what will be its 10th bookstore nationwide, and second in the Seattle area, in Bellevue, Wash. this year. Pop-up stores have begun showing up at malls all over the country, and the company appears poised to add more this year.