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Today, November 25th marks the 30th anniversary of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign to Eliminate Violence against Women. The Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation (CFPA) joins the worldwide call for governments to take urgent action to ensure discriminatory laws and practices are rejected, and to implement policies and mechanisms to enable women to access justice, support, and the necessary tools to combat this horror that plagues their lives, families and the entire region.
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains a horrendous scourge in the Caribbean, a region with a high tolerance for this type of violence, which is rooted in the prevalence of patriarchy and inequalities, legitimized by cultures and religions. The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated GBV, especially with lockdown measures and loss of livelihood, leaving women and children even more vulnerable.
A critical shift in approach is urgently needed to address GBV with involvement of men as an important part of the solution. The CFPA is rolling out a Winning Narratives (advocacy) initiative, which aims to enhance critical understanding of, and responses to GBV by focusing on men and boys, who often enter into the narrative of GBV primarily as perpetrators. We believe that men and boys have a positive role to play in ending GBV and transforming oppressive notions of gender that continue to plague our societies.
Across the region, Family Planning Associations are mobilized in communities: providing counselling and psycho-social support to survivors, relationship counselling, sexual and reproductive health services, policy review, peer education with young people, and working on various levels to comprehensively address violence.
Over the next 16 days, CFPA will be embarking on a social media campaign to engage with our online community, raising awareness on violence against migrants, rural and indigenous women, and the LGBT+ community, on the social inequalities that exists as barriers to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and involving men, boys and all stakeholders to work towards the full attainment of the human rights and social protection of our Caribbean people.
While these communities are our priority targets, we will not ignore the ugly reality that GBV exists at every level of our social system, regardless of wealth, profession or race.
"We must stand together in ending violence against women and girls. As we engage over the next 16 days in bringing awareness around this issue and to call for action to eliminate all forms of violence against women, let this not be an empty slogan, let us use this as a springboard to highlight the urgent need for changes so that women and girls are respected and are safe." Dr Rosmond Adams, CFPA President.
Ending gender-based violence and reproductive injustices are key steps in transforming the lives of women, men, and society.
Let us "Orange the world", and end violence against women and children NOW!
CFPA and the Caribbean observatory on SRHR applauds the decision to repeal discriminatory laws in Barbados
International Human Rights Day message – Dignity, Freedom and Justice for all starts with accountability
The Caribbean Observatory on SRHR meets with Minister to partner in closing gaps on strategies to end GBV
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If culture is your thing then why not visit Stonehenge and the beautiful historic city of Bath? If would prefer somewhere "closer to home" then Arundel Castle, Hastings Castle, and the historic towns of Lewes and Rottingdean are for you.
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Q: Octopus Runbook seems to ignore bash exit code I'm probably missing something obvious...
adding some light automation on simple post-deploy checks
but I am not able to get a failing exit code to fail the runbook run
What am I missing?
url=$(get_octopusvariable "SmokeTestURL")
statusCode=$(curl -X POST \
  --silent \
  --output /dev/null \
  --write-out "%{http_code}" \
  --header "accept: application/json" \
  --header "Content-Type: application/json" \
  --data "..." \
  $url)

 echo $statusCode

 exitStatus=$(if [ $statusCode=200 ]; then echo 0; else echo 1; fi)
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A: if [ $statusCode=200 ];

I think spaces are mandatory here. Also you should use quotes just in case $statusCode will be empty or contains spaces.
Also you can use shorter code:
[ "$statusCode" = "200" ] && exit 0 || exit 1

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Crystal Empire is the second full-length album by the German power metal band Freedom Call. It was released on 22 January 2001 by Steamhammer. It was the last Freedom Call album with Sascha Gerstner, who later joined Helloween.

Track list

Credits
Chris Bay – vocals, guitar, keyboards
Sascha Gerstner – guitar
Ilker Ersin – bass guitar
Dan Zimmermann – drums

Guests
Choirs: Rolf Kholer, Olaf Senkbeil, Janie Dixon, Mitch Schmitt
Bass guitar on tracks 4, 6, 7 and 9: Stefan Heimer

References

2001 albums
Freedom Call albums
SPV/Steamhammer albums
Albums produced by Charlie Bauerfeind

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The US space agency NASA has completed 60 years of human space exploration, discovering the world beyond Earth and developing new technologies.
"For six decades, NASA has led peaceful exploration of space, making discoveries about our planet, our solar system, and our universe," the agency posted on its website late on Monday.
NASA has not just launched spacecrafts to unlock mysteries of the universe, dispatched probes to make close-up observations of every planet in the solar system, but has also, in August, sent a probe named Parker Solar Probe to the Sun.
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The historic small car-sized probe will journey steadily closer to the Sun until it makes its closest approach at 3.8 million miles.
The agency has also conducted nine manned missions and is planning for a human return to the Moon, followed by missions to Mars and beyond.
It was created by then President Dwight D. Eisenhower to lead America's civilian space programme in response to the then USSR's advances in space exploration.
In just 10 days after opening its doors, NASA launched its first spacecraft -- Pioneer 1. Although it did not achieve its intended mission to orbit the Moon due to a rocket malfunction, Pioneer 1 did reach a record altitude of about 70,000 miles, highest till then.
The probe returned scientific data confirming the existence of the Van Allen radiation belts until it burned up on re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere 43 hours after launch, the post said.
In the US, NASA's research made great advances in aviation, helped to develop a commercial space industry, enriched the economy, created jobs, and strengthened national security.
The agency also remembered the sacrifices laid down by astronauts during space research. "The tragic loss of lives including aviation pilots and the crewmembers of Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia (which included Indian-born astronaut Kalpana Chawla)...," the post said.
Chawla was one of the seven crew members who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster when the craft disintegrated during its re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere on February 1, 2003.
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Q: Build nested function By running the following code:
q[y_] = y;

For[i = 1, i <= 4, i++, q[y_] = q[If[1 - i <= x <= 2 + i, i, y]]];

f[x_] = q[If[7 <= x <= 6, 10 x, x]];

f[x]

I get:
If[0 <= x <= 3, i,
 If[-1 <= x <= 4, i, If[-2 <= x <= 5, i, If[-3 <= x <= 6, i, x]]]]

and unfortunately I just can not figure out how to get the value of "i" and not "i" ultimate expression!

For example:
f[x_] = If[0 <= x <= 1 - 1/5, x,  If[1 + 1/5 <= x <= 2, -x + 2, 1 - 1/5]];

Plot[f[x], {x, 0, 2}]

So, in short, I'm interested in building a function f with the characteristics described above and can not find an effective way to do this (what I have shown is the one thing that is the closest). The actual setting is really complicated to explain, all will be placed in a much larger program.

A: You may use Piecewise.
For your For loop function
g[x_] = Piecewise[{#, 1 - # <= x <= 2 + #} & /@ Range[4]]

Plot[g[x], {x, -3, 6}]

For your example function
f[x_] = Piecewise[{
   {x       ,  0 <= x <= 1 - 1/5},
   {-x + 2  , 1 + 1/5 <= x <= 2},
   {1 - 1/5 , True}
   }]

Plot[f[x], {x, 0, 2}]

Hope this helps.

A: If has attribute HoldRest, which you can clear, but I don't recommend that.
I think the right solution is to replace a[HoldedArgument] by a[#] &[ToDoBeforeHold], i.e.
q[y_] = y;
For[i = 1, i <= 4, i++, q[y_] = q[If[1 - i <= x <= 2 + i, #, #2] &[i, y]]];
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Catalan independence would have huge repercussions for Spain. But will it actually come about? This story will run, but to start off, here's a short guide to what's happening.
Sports fans around the world will be familiar with banners hung from the terraces at Catalan sporting events, declaring that "Catalonia is not Spain". The hope for many Catalans is that this wish will soon turn into reality.
On 27th September elections were held in Catalonia to choose the autonomous government – but with a twist. Dubbing it a 'plebiscite', parties supporting the right to self-rule joined together in one electoral list, known as Junts pel si (Together for Yes), and with a simple premise: if they won a majority of seats, they would formally declare the start of a unilateral independence process.
It didn't work out exactly as they had hoped. Junts pel si ended up with 62 seats, 6 short of the 68 needed for an overall majority. But another fierce supporter of independence, the CUP (Popular Unity Candidacy) – a far-left anti-system and anti-capitalist party which had stayed out of the Junts pel si list, won a further 10 seats. Count those in, and pro-independence groups have a sufficient majority in parliamentary seats to push ahead with the plan.
Yet a month on from the vote, Catalans are still waiting for a Government to be formed. The CUP and the former president Artur Mas, head of the centre-right Convergencia party and the promotor of the plebiscite formula, make unnatural bedfellows. The CUP initially refused to back Mas or anyone from Convergencia as President of the new Government, and publicly at least haven't shifted from that view.
The original road map announced by Mas envisaged the declaration of the start of the process once a new Government was named. This was to kick-off an 18 month period in which the republic would continue building the infrastructure of an independent state, culminating in a "proclamation" of full independence in 2017.
Standing in the way is the law, in the shape of the Spanish Constitution, which states unequivocally that Spain is indivisible. Whereas in the UK an act of parliament was enough to permit the Scottish referendum, Spain would first need to vote to change the constitution, with the backing of a two thirds majority in parliament. Up to now no Spanish Government has shown interest in pushing a reform that would allow the Catalans or Basques to break away.
This may well change – Spanish General Elections have been called for 20th December. The current Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, and his centre-right People's Party will almost certainly not win a workable majority. With the strong emergence nationally of the Ciudadanos (Citizens) party, which originated in Catalonia to oppose secession, and the left-wing populists of Podemos, born out of the indignados street movements, it's a safe bet that a different Government will emerge, with no party being able to govern alone. Podemos declares itself pro-union but also in favour of permitting a referendum; should it form any part of the next government, a vote could be on the cards.
Might Mas be tempted to hold fire until the Spanish elections are over? While it can't be ruled out, he won't want to be accused of back-tracking. If at all possible, he will reach agreement with the CUP and push ahead with his plan. The alternative would be new elections, with no guarantee of a similar result. The smell of corruption also hangs in the air, with Mas's predecessor, Jordi Pujol, being investigated for tax fraud and money laundering stretching back 34 years, together with most of the Pujol family and a number of Convergencia senior figures. Support for Mas could fall away if the scandal grows. Enthusiasm for independence may even dwindle.
Which could be why Junts pel si and the CUP are in no mood to ease off. This week they presented a draft resolution of the promised declaration to constitute the new state. The text incites the new government to disobey Spanish law and in particular any sentence from the Constitutional Court in Madrid.
So a clash looks unavoidable. The supporters of independence are sure their moment has come. But they may have underestimated the power of the state to block what is in effect a coup d´état. And critically, although Junts pel si and the CUP together will have a majority of seats in the new parliament net, their share of the popular vote was under 48%. That is a defeat under any definition of a plebiscite, and hardly a ringing mandate for such a momentous break with the past.
Whatever happens over the next few weeks, those who follow events in Spain are going to be entertained. With more questions than answers, investors and international companies looking for a swift outcome shouldn`t hold their breath. Will Mas and the CUP reach agreement or will they have to call further elections? How will the Spanish Government react to a unilateral declaration? What will be the response from Catalonia to any measures from Madrid? And who will be in power in Madrid after 20th December?
And while it plays out, for the Spanish economy it is an unwelcome distraction. The country is pulling out of a long and deep recession. Current growth of over 3% is encouraging and is beginning to chip away at the huge numbers out of work, but with unemployment at 22.2%, nobody should celebrate seeing the recovery derailed. The worry is that the Catalan question may do just that.
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Tulfo in the 'second disaster' after 'Pablo' | Inquirer Opinion
Tulfo in the 'second disaster' after 'Pablo'
Philippine Daily Inquirer / 11:05 PM January 04, 2013
This refers to Ramon Tulfo's Dec. 18 column titled "Illegal logging exposé touches a raw nerve" (Inquirer, 12/18/12). In that column he claims that his exposé on the people behind illegal logging was such a "bombshell" that it made him unpopular among his friends and relatives. To boost his claim, he cited comments made by his relatives, including the text message sent to him by his sister describing Davao Oriental Gov. Corazon Malanyaon, one of the public officials he accused of involvement in illegal logging, as having been "devastated" by the exposé. This is not true. I would like to correct this impression.
The confluence of events in the aftermath of Typhoon "Pablo" has given the governor, barely, the luxury of time to express her feelings. The demands of the situation for food, water, medicines and shelter are so overwhelming that one is left with no choice but to work to be able to help, help and help. The loss of life, property and livelihood is unimaginable. The suffering etched in the faces of the survivors pricks you endlessly like no other. And then come the finger-pointing, the accusation, the apathy and indifference among us, all these have brought us to a "second disaster," a disaster worse than the one Pablo wreaked upon us.
Human as we are, we look for answers and we ask, "Why Lord?" The poor governor kept her feelings to herself, until she could take it no more. Human as she is, these pent-up emotions had to find their way out. I called her up when I learned she was in town purposely to praise her for a very good job in responding to the situation in her province. With a hoarse and rundown voice, she shared her experiences, the pains and hurts as she went about addressing the call of the situation. Yes, she cried, but not because of the "exposé." Yes, she may have questioned her faith out of desperation, but not because of the exposé. Seemingly, Tulfo believes otherwise.
And how did Tulfo arrive at a conclusion that his exposé was such a "bombshell" it touched a raw nerve in the governor? A text message from a sister which he took as truth hook, line and sinker. Besides, I'm surprised why a very personal communication landed in his column. Such impropriety does not speak well of a journalist who claims he is a "professional."
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The exposé of Tulfo, which is part of the second disaster, hurt and angered the governor as it was uncalled for at a time when the survivors of Pablo needed every piece of bread there was. "Devastated" by the exposé? That's far from the truth. There's so much work to do, so many people to help. This is the time for us to work together. To use former Sen. Ernesto Maceda's phrase, Governor Malanyaon has been doing a "heroic job," responding to the demands of the situation.
Let's do our part. This is the time to help. Perhaps it would be good for Tulfo to read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.
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.super Landroid/content/IIntentReceiver$Stub;
.source "ActivityManagerService.java"

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    value = Lcom/android/server/am/ActivityManagerService;->switchUser(I)Z
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    accessFlags = 0x0
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.field final synthetic this$0:Lcom/android/server/am/ActivityManagerService;

.field final synthetic val$userId:I

.field final synthetic val$uss:Lcom/android/server/am/UserStartedState;

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Kaylee Greenlee Immigration and Extremism Reporter
November 16, 2021 12:40 PM ET
Encounters with illegal migrants declined again in October, but border officials are still reporting more than 150,000 encounters a month, according to Customs and Border Protection data.
Border officials encountered around 164,000 migrants at the southern border in October, according to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data. However, officials are still expelling migrants under a Trump-era public health order resulting in more reported encounters than overall individuals, the agency said in a statement.
"CBP's workforce continues to demonstrate excellence and dedication as they manage heightened travel demands on the border, facilitate a return to normal travel and trade at all our ports of entry, and manage migrant encounters in a safe, orderly, and humane way," acting CBP Commissioner Troy Miller said in a statement.
A Haitian man is detained by Mexican immigration officials near the Mexico-US border in Ciudad Acuna, Coahuila state, Mexico on September 20, 2021. (Photo by PAUL RATJE/AFP via Getty Images)
Border officials encountered around 117,000 unique individuals at the border, meaning migrants made 47,000 attempts to reenter the country after they were apprehended and removed in October, according to CBP. Of those encountered in October, nearly 30% were previously caught in the last year.
Encounters across every group, including families, unaccompanied children and single adults decreased from September, according to CBP. Nearly 94,000 migrants were expelled under the Trump-era Title 42 policy implemented in response to COVID-19. (RELATED: Thousands Of DHS Employees Won't Be Vaccinated Before The Federal Deadline)
"We continue to work diligently to identify and dismantle transnational criminal organizations that smuggle contraband and migrants into the U.S. October marks the third straight month of declining unauthorized migrant encounters along the Southwest border — with particularly sharp drops in families and unaccompanied children – and CBP's workforce continues to work with partners across the federal government and throughout the hemisphere to disrupt the smugglers intent on exploiting vulnerable migrants for profit," Miller said.
CBP officials met with Mexican authorities to figure out how to stem illegal migration to the southern border, according to the agency. The countries have committed to sharing information related to human, weapons and narcotics smuggling and other criminal organizations.
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Google's autonomous car unit accuses Uber of using stolen technology
Isha Sondhi 24 February 2017
Tech giant Google Inc.'s self-driving car unit Waymo has accused Uber Technologies Inc. of using its stolen intellectual property for its own self-driving vehicles.
Waymo, which spun out of the internet giant's parent company, filed a lawsuit in a federal court in San Francisco on Thursday, claiming that the technology being used by UBER was stolen by one of its former project leaders.
The Google unit said Anthony Levandowski, who now runs Uber's self-driving car division, downloaded nearly 14,000 files from its servers around a month before leaving the company to start his own company called Otto. Later, Uber acquired Otto for $680 million.
Waymo said in the lawsuit, "Otto and Uber have taken Waymo's intellectual property so that they could avoid incurring the risk, time, and expense of independently developing their own technology. This calculated theft reportedly netted Otto employees over half a billion dollars and allowed Uber to revive a stalled program, all at Waymo's expense."
The technology in question is regarding the circuit board design for Uber's lidar (light detection and ranging) technology that is used in laser-based sensors in self-driving vehicles.
Uber, which recently expanded its self-driving program to Tempe, Arizona, didn't respond to repeated requests for a comment on the issue.
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TICAM-1, an adaptor molecule that participates in Toll-like receptor 3–mediated interferon-β induction
Hiroyuki Oshiumi1,3,
Misako Matsumoto1,3,
Kenji Funami1,2,
Takashi Akazawa1 &
Tsukasa Seya1,2,3
Nature Immunology volume 4, pages161–167(2003)Cite this article
Human Toll-like receptor (TLR) 3 recognizes double-stranded (ds) RNA and induces production of interferon (IFN)-β independent of the adaptor molecules MyD88 and TIRAP. Thus, another adaptor must exist that preferentially mediates TLR3-dependent production of IFN-β. We have identified an alternative adaptor, designated Toll-interleukin 1 receptor domain (TIR)-containing adaptor molecule (TICAM)-1, that can physically bind the TIR domain of TLR3 and activate the IFN-β promoter in response to poly(I):poly(C). Thus, dsRNA-TLR3–dependent production of IFN-β is mediated mainly by TICAM-1. This TICAM-1–dependent pathway may have a role in other TLR–IFN-β pathways, which form part of the MyD88-independent cellular immune response.
Figure 1: TLR3-mediated IFN-β activation is MyD88- and TIRAP-independent.
Figure 2: Molecular cloning and distribution of TICAM-1.
Figure 3: TICAM-1 associates with TLR3.
Figure 4: TICAM-1 overexpression activates NF-κB and IFN-β promoters.
Figure 5: TICAM-1 activates AP-1 and IRF-3.
Figure 6: TICAM-1–mediated signaling links to production of IFN-β.
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We thank D.T. Fearon, Y. Murakami and N. Inoue for critical reading of the manuscript; T. Taniguchi and T. Fujita for providing p-125 luc reporter plasmid and anti–IRF-3 Ab, respectively; and S. Akira and K. Miyake for providing MyD88−/− mice and an expression vector for MD-2. This work was supported in part by Grants-in-Aid from the Ministry of Education, Science, and Culture (Scientific Research on Priority Areas), and the Ministry of Health and Welfare, of Japan.
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Department of Immunology, Osaka Medical Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases, Higashinari-ku, Osaka, Japan
Hiroyuki Oshiumi, Misako Matsumoto, Kenji Funami, Takashi Akazawa & Tsukasa Seya
Department of Molecular Immunology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Ikoma, 631-0101, Nara, Japan
Kenji Funami & Tsukasa Seya
CREST, JST (Japan Science and Technology Corporation), Tokyo, 100-0013, Japan
Hiroyuki Oshiumi, Misako Matsumoto & Tsukasa Seya
Hiroyuki Oshiumi
Misako Matsumoto
Kenji Funami
Takashi Akazawa
Tsukasa Seya
Correspondence to Tsukasa Seya.
The authors declare no competing financial interests.
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Oshiumi, H., Matsumoto, M., Funami, K. et al. TICAM-1, an adaptor molecule that participates in Toll-like receptor 3–mediated interferon-β induction. Nat Immunol 4, 161–167 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/ni886
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U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration Project Frequently Asked Questions
Dome Restoration Project
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) recently completed a multi-year project to completely restore the Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building, one of America's great symbols of freedom. Frequently asked questions about this project are available below.
Why was the Capitol Dome under restoration?
Because the Capitol Dome is predominately made of cast iron, exposure to rain, snow, sleet and sun caused damage to its exterior. Water infiltrated through pin holes in the Statue of Freedom, and through cracks and open joints throughout the exterior shell including: the tholos balustrade, the base of the cupola and the boilerplate balcony level. Leaks in the interstitial space promoted the rusting of the ironwork and the failure of the protective paint coatings.
Additionally, decorative elements that give the Capitol Dome its unique character were rusting, and in some cases falling from the structure. If these repairs were not made, the artwork in the Rotunda, including the Apotheosis of Washington and the Frieze of American History, were at great risk of damage due to water leaks.
What was the purpose of the project?
This project was a critical step for stopping the current level of deterioration in the Dome's cast iron as well as ensuring the protection of the interior of the Dome and Rotunda. The previous significant exterior renovation of the Dome was performed in 1959-60 when it was stripped of its paint so the ironwork could be repaired and primed with a rust inhibitor. As part of its comprehensive project planning process, the Architect of the Capitol is undertook this similar renovation. The restoration project included removal of old paint, repairs to the cast iron and repainting.
Why did this project happen now?
Postponing the restoration would have perpetuated the deterioration of the Dome. The flaking and peeling of paint would have substantially increase resulting in an unsightly appearance. In 2010, it was noted that items identified in a 2001 study had further deteriorated, resulting in repairs that are more complex and costly. As conditions continued to deteriorate, the safety of visitors to the Capitol is threatened by falling objects. Installation of safety netting to the Capitol Rotunda is required to protect visitors during the restoration process.
Was the project on budget?
Yes, the Dome Restoration Project stayed within its authorized budget for the project.
What are the benefits of the project?
The project improved the quality of the Capitol Dome and provides protection from the elements for the next 50 years to preserve one of the nation's most iconic structures. There is only one Capitol Dome, and the Architect of the Capitol is committed to preserving it for generations to come.
What was the sequence of work for the project?
In November 2013, the Architect of the Capitol awarded the contract to support the Dome restoration and provided notice to the contractor to begin work. Following this notice, the AOC worked with the contractor to finalize project timelines and scaffold designs. Once the timeline plan was complete, the contractor conducted on-site surveys, installed fencing and began protecting invaluable artwork and statuary in the Capitol Rotunda.
Next, equipment and materials for the restoration work arrived on Capitol Grounds, vertical scaffold towers allowed workers to reach the Dome were installed on the West Front, during this time a protective netting system was installed in the Capitol Rotunda. Installation of scaffolding on the outside the of the Dome followed, beginning at the boiler plate (base) and peristyle levels (lower columns) of the Dome, and over time reached the base of the Statue of Freedom.
As scaffolding was completed, paint abatement, application of primer coat, cast iron restoration, and window repair and replacement began. Once these tasks were complete from the boiler plate to the base of Statue of Freedom, work moved from top-to-bottom and included application of cast iron filler where needed, application of mid and top coat paint, installation of fall protection and bird deterrent systems. As work was completed scaffolding was removed.
When was this project completed?
The Architect of the Capitol successfully met its obligation of completing the Dome Restoration Project before the 2017 Presidential Inauguration.
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LUXEMBOURG – Red light for Albania and North Macedonia, General Affairs Council on Tuesday reaffirmed previous announcements that the decision regarding opening the negotiations with these two Western Balkans countries will be postponed for October. As the EU has been deeply divided on this decision, the crucial question is will the EU be enough decisive and united to deliver its promise in October and preserve its credibility in the region. Once it has already failed.
Since the 2019 Enlargement Package came later than usual due to the European elections, some of the Member States requested more time to discuss the opening of accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia. Although experts and Brussels' officials, together with thirteen EU Member States, urged for the starting of the accession negotiations due to the concern that any further delay could cause slowing down of the momentum. However, it did not happen.
The solution agreed by consensus at the level of all member states praised the Prespa Agreement and took note of the Commission's recommendation to open accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania, pointing out the timing for the Council green light is not right.
"In light of the limited time available and the importance of the matter, the Council will revert to the issue with a view to reaching a clear and substantive decision as soon as possible and no later than October 2019," state the Council's conclusions.
George Ciamba, Minister responsible for European Affairs of Romania explained that his country did its best to support enlargement process and despite the circumstances, the ministers at the General Affairs Council tried to find the most appropriate language that would be strategic and enhancing the stability of the region, but also the one that would send a positive message, preserving a clear European perspective and timeline.
"We have a positive and strategic approach to the enlargement process. It was important for us to preserve the momentum that is stemming from the Prespa Agreement," said Ciamba at the press conference of General Affairs Council on Tuesday.
George Ciamba; Photo: European Union 2019
Although European Commission asked the EU ministers to enable the opening of accession negotiations in the previous weeks saying that the Commissions' reports were based on merit and tangible results achieved in the necessary area and that the political compromise in the Western Balkans must be rewarded, the European Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn still preserves hope.
"We are not where we would like to be, but we have made progress. The Council reaffirmed its commitment to enlargement, which remains a key policy of the European Union," said the Commissioner, adding that it remains the Commissions firm belief that the Union have to reward those who have delivered all the requirements.
Despite the fact that both countries will stay in the EU waiting room at least until October the positive attitudes towards the Council's Conclusions remained in both countries. The Prime Minister of North Macedonia Zoran Zaev says that it is crucial for the country that decision is going to be taken this year, and as he said, the Conclusions have confirmed this.
"We are pleased with the Council's Conclusions, but it will be a complete success in October when our efforts will be crowned with a final decision to start the negotiations," Zaev said on his Twitter account.
His Albanian colleague, the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, also shares the enthusiasm claiming that the news coming from Luxembourg are very positive.
However, this postponement does not come without risk. Without a clear European perspective for the countries that have ticked all the boxes, the EU could lose its credibility and leverage in the Western Balkans. With North Macedonia achieving "historic Prespa Agreement", and Albania being successful in the vetting process, the eyes of the Western Balkans are now on the EU to deliver what has been agreed.
"Let's be clear, today we risk not having a credible process at all. If the EU in the future wants to have a role as a player and not only a payer, it has to begin with a sound performance at the Western Balkans, as a precondition to be acknowledged and credible partner," stressed Commissioner Hahn.
Possibility of decoupling?
As the countries of the EU have agreed on postponing the decisions, it remains to be seen whether they will find a common ground for both of the countries to start the accession negotiations, as some of the Member States such as Germany and the Netherlands are in favour of the "decoupling".
This June, 105 out of 150 members of the Dutch Parliament voted "against" opening of negotiations with Tirana in 2019 due to the insufficient progress in the fight against corruption and organised crime.
"Over the last years issues with Albanian nationals have received much public attention in the Netherlands. Albanian nationals play a significant role in organized crime in cities such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam and other regions in the country", wrote The Hague's representative in Brussels Robert de Groot in his letter to the Commission.
The same stance has the German Bundestag. With the ruling CDU/CSU parliamentary group apparently being hostile to Albania's integration, some believe that the compromise solution should consist of the decoupling of North Macedonia and Albania and giving the green light only to the former country since its reforms were more positively assessed by the Commission.
The EU commissioner Hahn explains that Albania has delivered in all of the necessary areas, in particular in judiciary reform. Looking at the domestic political situation, Hahn said it cannot be overlooked.
Johannes Hahn; Photo: European Union 2019
"This is very much influencing the assessment of some of the Member States, but I hope that this period until October might be helpful, and could change the opinion of the Member States," Hahn said, noting that this is a longlasting process and the results cannot be seen immediately.
He emphasised that this period should serve as a wakeup call, not only for the Government in Tirana but also for the opposition.
What is a state of the "frontrunners"?
The Council reaffirmed its commitment to the enlargement, stating that the EU represents a strategic investment in peace, democracy and prosperity in Europe. However, the Council points out that embracing and committing to core European values is a choice.
"The Council continues to expect partners to take ownership and be fully committed to European values and the vigorous pursuit of necessary reforms in the interest of their people", reads the Council's conclusion.
Furthermore, their places in the Conclusions of the Council have also found Montenegro and Serbia. While Montenegro has been praised for the overall progress, it is stated that it is, form now on, crucial that the entire rule of law system delivers more tangible results.
"Montenegro now needs to more proactively step up and reinvigorate its reform efforts – in particular in the critical areas of media freedom, fight against corruption and trafficking in human beings – to meet the interim benchmarks for chapters 23 and 24," reads the Conclusions.
On the other hand, for Serbia, the Council underscored that progress on the rule of law and fundamental rights chapters. Furthermore, it has been underlined that the normalisation of Serbia's relations with Kosovo continues to be essential and will determine the overall pace of accession negotiations. The Council also calls the Serbian authorities to firmly commit to and promote European values and emphasizes the need for the Serbian government to more actively and unambiguously communicate this in the public debate.
The Conclusions also reiterated serious concerns when it comes to freedom of expression. On the current state of Belgrade – Pristina Dialogue, it is said that the status quo is unsustainable.
"On the EU-facilitated Dialogue with Pristina, Belgrade needs to make further substantial efforts and contribute to the establishment of a conducive environment, as well as refrain from any act that can be perceived as a provocation," notes the Conclusions.
Where are the EU marathon "backrunners"?
In the Commission's opinion on Bosnia and Herzegovina's application for membership of the EU, the Council says that it will continue to examine the Opinion thoroughly and revert to the matter later this year. It also encourages Bosnia and Herzegovina to proceed with government formation without any further delay, in order to pursue necessary reforms.
When it comes to Kosovo, the Council calls all political actors to urgently put the focus back on reforms and advance Kosovo's European agenda, urging Kosovo to revoke the tariffs on imports from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
"The Council deeply regrets the decisions by the government to impose unilateral tariff increases of up to 100% on imports from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina in November 2018, in violation of Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) obligations and of the spirit of the SAA, as well as the imposition of non-tariff barriers. The Council reiterates that these decisions undermine regional cooperation, including the Regional Economic Area, and must be immediately revoked," reads the Conclusions.
On the EU-facilitated Dialogue with Belgrade, it is said that Pristina needs to make further substantial efforts and contribute to the establishment of a conducive environment, as well as refrain from any act that can be perceived as a provocation.
It remains to be seen whether the Member States will find common ground in October and deliver the promised, or will Brussels keep the countries in the waiting room and lose its leverage in the Western Balkans.
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Visit of CEO of Palestine Exchange
The Qatari Businessmen Association organized a meeting with Mr. Ahmed Aweidah, CEO of the Palestine Stock Exchange, and the accompanying delegation at QBA's offices on Monday, March 26th.
The meeting was attended by distinguished QBA members, Mr. Salah Al Jaidah, Mr. Nabil Abu Issa, in addition to Mrs. Sarah Abdallah, Deputy General Manager of QBA, Mr. Abdul Salam Abu Issa, board member of Salam International, Dr. Adnan Staitieh, Executive Director of Salam International, Mr. Andrew Went, CEO of Qatar Exchange, and representatives from the banking sector, Qatar National Bank, Commercial Bank, and Al Ahli Bank.
Mr. Ahmed Aweidah thanked the association and the audience for the warm welcome, and spoke about the Palestine Exchange (PEX), that strives to provide trading market characterized by equity, transparency, and competence, serving and maintaining the interest of investors. Moreover, PEX seeks to be a model for the Arab and regional financial markets through service excellence, and the ability to create ideal and attractive investment opportunities, commitment to the rules of corporate governance, and weaving constructive relations with the Arab, regional and global markets, along with the use of the latest technology, which is portrayed through the volume of online trade that constitutes 20% of the total trade
The number of companies listed on Palestine Exchange has reached 46 companies, with a market capitalization of about $ 2.8 billion, spread over five sectors: banking and financial services, insurance, investment, industry, and services. The Palestine Exchange aims to include new companies, provide new diversified services and financial instruments, and create a professional work environment in the stock market by focusing on the development of human resources, and adopting the latest technological developments in financial markets.
On the other side, the Qatari Businessmen Association welcomed Mr. Ahmed Aweidah and the accompanying delegation, and praised the success of Palestine Exchange in providing a favorable and secure trading environment in light of the political situation in Palestine. In addition, Qatari businessmen expressed their willingness to cooperate with Palestinian businessmen in order to overcome the economic crisis and rebuild the Palestinian economy.
It is worth mentioning that the Palestinian economy is based on the services sector, which constitutes 81% of the GDP, while the industrial sector comprises 14% of the GDP and agriculture 5%. In this context, Qatar Charity has launched agricultural projects exceeding $ 12 million, to provide sustainable food security in Palestine, in 2011. These projects will be carried out through five years, and include the planting of fruit trees and land reclamation. It is part of Qatar Charity long term strategy that aims to enhance food security in Palestine, and to support efforts to eradicate poverty.


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The Southern Hemisphere's answer to San Francisco can be found right here in Wellington, both the political and cultural capital of New Zealand. Located on the southern tip of the country's north island with a nickname of 'the windy city,' the hilly streets of Wellington sprawl down to a harbourfront that sits with postcard perfection. Artistic, entrepreneurial, lively and progressive, there need not be a dull moment when visiting this city. Nature enthusiasts can take a hike between the monterey cypress trees of Mount Victoria or spot frogs and birds in the biodiverse forests of Zealandia sanctuary. Indoor activities hold no shortage of excitement in Wellington, allowing the cultural and curious to stand in admiration of outer space or sift through a treasure chest of ancient jewellery. If planets and pearls aren't your thing, venture to the Cable Car Museum and Nairn Street Cottage, known as the oldest house in Wellington, it tells the story of the city's days gone by. If your trip to New Zealand has some flexibility, Wellington's calendar of festivals should be consulted, there are horse races, indie music performances and street celebrations to be attended. If it's culinary goodness that makes your holiday something special, the city's juicy beef burgers, cheesy meat pies, and honeycomb ice-cream should do the trick. So though this pristine city often sits under the shadows of Auckland, a holiday here will prove it is so much more than the capital of rubbery rain boots. In fact, this may wind up being your favourite place in the entire country.
Frolic between the pine and monterey cypress trees on a hike or mountain bike excursion around Mount Victoria, or stick to its residential slopes and admire brightly coloured traditional cottages, found along streets like Porritt Avenue. Standing at 196-metres high beside Oriental Bay, this mountain is a prominent and omissible feature of the city. Twice used as a location for the filming the Lord of the Rings trilogy, this is also a must-visit for movie buffs.
The funicular railway of Wellington has become an icon of the city, which first opened to the public over a century ago, in February of 1902. Ascending some 120 metres above the city to the hill suburb of Kelburn, taking a ride offers impressive views over the harbour and city. Putting along at a casual 18 kilometres per hour, this is one of the more leisurely things to do in Wellington and an easy way to see new parts of the city.
Squawking seagulls, pastel blue boat-sheds, and a white sand beach make Oriental Bay a beloved part of the city of Wellington. Impressive houses and apartments rise around the bay's tree covered hills, offering a picturesque backdrop to the crystal waters. Spend a day admiring sailing boats and devouring fish and chips at the Boat Cafe near Clyde Quay Wharf, or just flop on a towel and enjoy numerous swims in the calm waters on offer.
13-hectares of luscious lands make up the famous Wellington Zoo, which first opened its gates in 1906, making it the first Zoo in New Zealand. Highly regarded for its conservation efforts and breeding of endangered beauties like the Sumatran tiger and sun bear, a visit here means more than just a day admiring animals. A day at Wellington Zoo is also the chance to get up close with the country's national animal; the zoo's unofficial mascot is an adorable one-legged kiwi called Tahi.
Over 225 acres of biodiverse forests await nature-loving travellers in Karori's Zealandia sanctuary. Located just 15-minutes drive from the city this eco-utopia should be high on your list of what to do in Wellington, with at least one day dedicated to exploring the bird-filled valley and lower reservoir of the park. You need not be David Attenborough to spot wildlife in this sanctuary, the walking tracks abound in frogs, lizards, birds and insects.
Beer, music, horse racing, and arts - there's a Wellington festival to suit all kinds of travellers. Whichever you can time your trip with you're in for a treat. The good-time spirit of New Zealanders can been seen in full force during these events.
Wellington transforms into a lively, dapper city each January when the carnival of Wellington Cup is held. Though many days of the month draw a crowd to Trentham Racecourse, the climax is undoubtedly Wellington Cup Day, which inspires the whole city to dive into a celebratory mood in the name of horse racing.
Venture to Wellington in February and you may find yourself attending the Greater Wellington Brew Day, a celebration of artisan beers, wines, ciders and spirits that call the city home. Over 20 crafters set up a stall here at Trentham Racecourse for the day, along with an incredible food offering with the likes of a taco truck and Jamaican chicken jerk. All teamed with live music and entertainment to a picnic like setting.
Uniting artists and audiences since 1986, the New Zealand Festival is a near month long celebration of art, culture and creativity. A biennial festival, this is a hard one to catch, but if you manage you'll be rewarded by a unique look into this deeply inspiring city and country.
Cuba Street - the city's creative and spirited arena - shuts down and transforms into a magical playground of festivities and excitement for the annual CubaDupa festival, held over one weekend in late March. Expect performance artists, dancers, and spectacular costumes, in a grassroots event that blurs the line between those performing and those watching.
If uncovering the most celebrated indie, electronic, dub, and rock music acts in New Zealand sounds like your cup of tea (or Jim Beam, as the case may be) then nab a ticket to Homegrown festival. Held in March each year since 2008 on the Wellington Waterfront, this Wellington festival draws in a huge local crowd as well as plenty of gung-ho travellers.
Standing in admiration of outer space and sifting through a treasure chest of ancient jewellery are just some of the incredible moments to be found in visiting Wellington's museums. If planets and pearls aren't your thing venture to the Cable Car Museum and Nairn Street Cottage, you'll glimpse the cuteness of decades gone by in NZ.
Translating from Maori to 'container of treasures,' Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Wellington Museum is indeed a chest of gems that needs to be visited when in the city. Gaze through exhibitions dedicated to pacific cultures, natural history, and beyond, featuring everything from 16th century dresses to the preserved body of a colossal squid.
Cast your eyes in a different direction at Space Place at Carter Observatory, where the skies come to brilliant clarity from the height of Wellington's Botanical Gardens. Here you can walk through interactive galleries, watch shows from a full-dome planetarium, and even adopt a southern star of your very own.
Of the many reasons Wellington gets compared to San Francisco, its hilly streets and cable cars are most pronounced. At Wellington's Cable Car Museum you can admire the antique carts that transported people around the city between 1902 and 1978. You can even dress up in vintage clothes and pose for a time-warped photo beside them.
Step inside the white picket fence of Nairn Street Cottage for an intimate look at life in New Zealand in early colonial days gone by. Built in 1858 it is thought to be the oldest house in the city, allowing visitors to admire dated candle making and clothes washing techniques, as well as a garden of native plants, vegetables, and a chicken coop.
Lord of the Rings, The hobbit, and Star Wars are just some of the iconic films celebrated at The Weta Cave in Wellington. The free to enter museum is operated by the country's masters of film physical effects, and offers visitors the chance to admire sculptures, props, artefacts, and most importantly, the New Zealand film industry.
Juicy beef burgers. Meat and cheese pies. Honeycomb ice-cream and ANZAC cookies. You may need a few new notches on your belt after a tour through Wellington's favourite traditional foods.
Rumour has it there's a town in New Zealand with a Maori name that translates to 'eat crayfish', that's how deep the love is here for the lobster-like crustacean. You'll find it best served from the decadent kitchen of Capitol Restaurant, served with lemon potato salad & crispy paua.
Move over tasteless patty of beef, at Burger Liquor you've been replaced by the likes of free-range buttermilk chicken and seasoned market fish. The burger industry is serious business in NZ, even the sides are glamourised - think Punjabi poutine and summer slaw with grilled halloumi.
A classic New Zealand dish adored by carnivores, the heavily indulgent mince and cheese pie is a must try in this country. Patrisha's Pies are known to make some of the most authentic in Wellington, best doused in tomato sauce and eaten without cutlery or regard for mess.
When rolled oats, brown sugar, golden syrup and coconut come together with a few household staples, the traditional ANZAC cookie can be baked to perfection. Originally sent from Australian and New Zealand women to soldiers during World War I, these historic chewy biscuits can be found in any supermarket.


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