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Q: Specify thread model on ubuntu mingw (if possible) Im running a program on linux with g++ and everything works fine. If i compile using x86_64-w64-mingw32-g++ it crashes with error: 'std::thread' has not been declared.
The part where my code crashed is fairly simple:
#include <thread>

int main()
{
    int cores = std::thread::hardware_concurrency();
}

I figured out that mingw uses win32 threads, i want it to use posix threads. Version is:
:~$ x86_64-w64-mingw32-g++ -v
Using built-in specs.
COLLECT_GCC=x86_64-w64-mingw32-g++
COLLECT_LTO_WRAPPER=/usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-w64-mingw32/9.3-win32/lto-wrapper
Target: x86_64-w64-mingw32
Configured with: ../../src/configure --build=x86_64-linux-gnu --prefix=/usr --includedir='/usr/include' --mandir='/usr/share/man' --infodir='/usr/share/info' --sysconfdir=/etc --localstatedir=/var --disable-silent-rules --libdir='/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu' --libexecdir='/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu' --disable-maintainer-mode --disable-dependency-tracking --prefix=/usr --enable-shared --enable-static --disable-multilib --with-system-zlib --libexecdir=/usr/lib --without-included-gettext --libdir=/usr/lib --enable-libstdcxx-time=yes --with-tune=generic --with-headers=/usr/x86_64-w64-mingw32/include --enable-version-specific-runtime-libs --enable-fully-dynamic-string --enable-libgomp --enable-languages=c,c++,fortran,objc,obj-c++,ada --enable-lto --enable-threads=win32 --program-suffix=-win32 --program-prefix=x86_64-w64-mingw32- --target=x86_64-w64-mingw32 --with-as=/usr/bin/x86_64-w64-mingw32-as --with-ld=/usr/bin/x86_64-w64-mingw32-ld --enable-libatomic --enable-libstdcxx-filesystem-ts=yes --enable-dependency-tracking
Thread model: win32
gcc version 9.3-win32 20200320 (GCC)

As you can see thread model is win32, (how) can i change it? In the mingw include paths there is a 9.3-posix folder, but it seems it isnt used so far.
As you can see here you can:

I'm installing mingw-w64 on Windows and there are two options: win32 threads and posix threads.

Is that possible on linux aswell?

A: It seems that the package g++-mingw-w64-x86-64 provides two executables:

*

*x86_64-w64-mingw32-g++-posix: which uses posix

*x86_64-w64-mingw32-g++-win32: which uses win32

Using the first executable should solve your issue.


In my blog best age defying laser I explained D'arsonval High Frequency Age Defying Therapy for Skin Tightening, Wrinkles, Fine lines,and Puffy Eyes This D'arsonval high frequency device is most popular as "Spa at Home" in UK.
D'arsonval high frequency device is best for acne spots , find lines and skin rejuvenating massage.
Most of user review find it very use full for this purpose.
In this article I tell you how D'arsonval high frequency device work for acne and fine lines.
The D'arsonval high frequency therapeutic machine is composed with high frequency oscillating circuit. This system is made from capacitance resistance and semiconductor. D'arsonval high frequency therapeutic machine is equipped with insulation handle that can insert electrode and high frequency current, with build-in step-up transformer which designed with circuit output cable beside the insulation handle.
When you power on this device the electrotherapy stick will generate consecutive high voltage and high frequency current through high frequency oscillation circuit board to lead the glass electrode to generate discharge phenomenon and ultraviolet light.
As D'arsonval ( The French physician) discovered that this high frequency current on human body partial peripheral vascular will appear contraction and expansion reaction alternately after the skin is simulated by the high frequency current.
The electrical sparkle can produce ozone through ionizing environmental oxygen in the air.
This ozone will improve blood circulation and give antiseptic anti-ageing effects.
Use of this device during pregnancy is not recommended.
Not to use on open wounds and healed scars.
It is always wise to consult your doctor that "you are fit for D'arsonal high frequency or not?"
Labels: D'arsonval High Frequency Device: UK Most Popular Spa at Home Reviewed.
Slowly laser hair removal is getting popularity in India.
Unfortunately no any Indian home device company currently make a good home laser hair removal machine in India.
So Indians ladies/ customers have only one option that they buy an Imported laser hair removal machine for their personal use.
and you wonder that all of these imported Item priced higher If we compare these from Amazon.com site.
So If we buy Veet Infini'Silk Pro Light-Based IPL Hair Removal System from Amazon.com then It will be cost near INR 12000 ( Including shipping and packing charges).
Tria 4x cost in USD is $449 so in Indian currency it will be 29678.
So If you buy laser hair removal machines from Amazon.com instead of Amazon.in then it will be cheaper .
Today I tell you D'arsonval high frequency age defying therapy for skin tightening, wrinkles, fine lines,and puffy eyes.
Who is D'arsonval :- Jacques-Arsène D'arsonval ( born June 8, 1851 –died December 31, 1940) was a french physician, physicist, and inventor.
D'Arsonval main inventions was moving-coil D'Arsonval galvanometer, thermocouple ammeter.
D'Arsonval was discovered that currents with frequency over 5,000 Hz did not cause the muscular contractions and nerve stimulation effects of electric shock. Instead of that they seemed to have beneficial effects like neocollagenesis.
D'arsonval High Frequency Age Defying Therapy for Skin Tightening, Wrinkles, Fine lines,and Puffy Eyes:- D'arsonval pioneered the therapeutic application of high frequency current to the body, founding the field of electrotherapy. D'arsonval developed a spark-excited resonant circuit to generate currents of 0.5-2 MHz called "D'Arsonval currents" for therapy, which became known as "D'Arsonvalization".
This direct high frequency increases activity in the skin`s basal layer, it refines skin texture and gives an improvement in the skin`s defence against bacteria.
D'arsonval high frequency age defying therapy has a germicidal and anti-bacterial effect, because it neon gas electrodes stimulate ozone formation. This ozone limits sebaceous secretions and drying and healing pustular infection.
1.Impurities are released by the dilation of skin pores.
2.The improvement of lymphatic and venous blood circulation.
3.Enhanced skin texture and oil and moisture balance.
4.It generated warmth which produces a relaxing, sedative effect, relieving tension.
5.Relieve muscular fatigue and pain when used with massage.
6.Promotes the blood circulation of the head, strengthens the nutrient supply, and aids in preventing and curing neurasthenia, headaches, dizziness, and sleepless nights.
Promotes hair growth, prevents and cures hair loss, and loss of hair color.
2. One tougue Tube for small facial areas.
3. One bend Tube for spot areas.
4. One Comb Tube for Hair .
How to Choose a Home Laser Hair Removal Machine?
There is a lot of laser hair removal machines in the market today, and you need to understand the one that is most suitable laser hair removal machine for domestic purpose.
When you are scouting for laser home machines you thus need to do a small research beforehand so that you can know with certainty what you are looking for. Many people waste a lot of time while shopping because they do not know what they want and some end up buying the wrong products.
How to Choose a good home laser hair removal system:-Once you establish what you want for your home, browse through the various manufacturers and retailers to find what they are offering the market in terms of quality and price.
You should only buy a product that is affordable, convenient for you and meets your specific needs and wants. Be sure to look for companies that offer discounts on your purchase or have special offers for first time customers.
This can make you save a great deal of money in your purchase deal. One thing that is very critical is the quality of the home laser hair removal machine. Remember this is a long term investment you are making for your needs and those of your family. It is thus of paramount importance to buy something that will last for ages.
You do not have to spend a fortune in your purchase but with the amount you have budgeted for the purchase make the best out of that money to get a good quality product. Explore all possible means to get the best deal in the market in terms of price and quality.
Yes, This is true that most of people prefer at home thermal hair removal instead of laser and IPL.
Reviews of heat base hair removal are very disappointing and not such promising as TV advertisements show.
Why Thermal Instead of Laser?:- Peoples have many reason to prove that why one can use thermal hair removal instead of laser and IPL.
1. Thermal base home hair removal give you less pain (near about no pain) but laser or IPL hair removal is painful process.
2.Home thermal hair removal machines are low cost machines anyone can easily afford them but laser or IPL machines are costly.
4. Thermal hair removal has less or no side effects but laser hair removal cause many side effects.
What is Thermal Hair Removal or Thermal Epilation?:- When heat is used to crystallise hair and destroy hair follicle then this type of hair removal known as thermal ray hair removal several patented technology like Thermal-Ray™ and Thermicon™ used this heat base technique.
How Thermal Epilation Work?;-Thermal hair removal is a heat based technology, which uses no light, no lasers and no IPL technologies. Thermal hair removal system conducts a gentle pulse of heat to unwanted hair. so hair is crystallized and It is safely and painlessly removed.
This allows a greater pulse of energy to be passed down to the hair root. This energy disrupting the communication between the bulb and root which slows down hair regrowth and also weakens the hair. So due to several uses of thermal base heat hair removal, hair grows back slower, sparser, finer, lighter and in many cases not seeing hair grow back for a long time.
Cons of Thermal Hair Removal:-1. Give burning smell of hair which is very unpleasant.
2. May be hurt or burn your skin also.
3. Not for use of genital face and sensitive parts of body.
4. Device is not for long use in 3-4 months tip of device is easily corrupt.
5. It burns the hair only if you can push hard enough & get it at the right angle and not what it advertises to be.
Why I need too many sittings in laser hair treatment?
In laser hair removal treatment you want 3-7 sittings for a long lasting result .
Why 3-7 sittings is required?:- The laser or IPL hair removal procedure uses high power pulsed diode laser on hair root .
This laser light is absorbed by melanin in the hair shaft which is damaging the follicular epithelium.
damaging of follicular epithelium is the cause of permanent hair reduction .
It is not happening in a single sitting.
Some of hair shaft is damaging permanently in 3 to 7 sittings all depend on your hair thickness and particular area of laser hair removal like arms pubic etc.
Why laser beam not damage all of hair follicle at once?:- laser technician doesn't give such a high beam on your hair shaft because In laser hair removal treatment they want to damage only hair roots and protect your epidermis ( skin layer ) so this is the reason for too many sittings in laser hair treatment.
Is home machines also require many sittings?:- Yes laser hair removal machines for home use also required 3 to 7 sittings for permanent hair reduction.
What happen if I stop laser hair removal after few sessions?
1. For permanent hair reduction in laser hair removal treatment you may want 3-6 sessions, it depends on your hair area and hair quality.
2. Many people go away from laser treatment after 1-2 sessions because they got side effects of laser hair removal like skin redness and skin rush pimples etc.
6. Share your experience in comments when you stopped your laser hair removal in mid treatment and after some time rescheduled them.
Labels: What happen if anyone stopped laser hair removal in mid treatment?
Full form of Laser:-The term "laser" originated as an acronym for "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation"
Nature of Laser Beam:- Laser is a electromagnetic infra-red radiation light.
Laser hair removal Means:- Laser hair removal is the process of removing unwanted hair from body face or bikini area.
Laser hair removal also means of exposure to pulses of laser light to hair follicle that destroy these hair follicle.
History of Laser Hair Removal:-Laser hair removal had been performed experimentally in 1996 to 1998. First of all Massachusetts General Hospital publish an article about laser hair removal in 1998.
Does Laser Hair Removal work?:-The efficacy of laser hair removal is now generally accepted and practised among the dermatology community and beauticians.
Home Laser Hair Removal:-Now many homes machines for laser hair removal is available in UK market which designed and priced for use self-treatment at home. Many reviews of laser hair removal methods, safety, and efficacy have been published in my laser parlour site.
1. Does laser hair Removal work?


When a business organisation or a welfare association requires funds to host one or a set of events, they approach people to contribute a certain amount of money or donation in kind. In such situations, a Charity Letter of Appeal is written. Such a letter is received by that organisation who wishes to raise money or help in kind to support the cause of that organisation which has written the letter. They are normally sent across to the prospective people.
Apart from writing a Charity Letter of Appeal to organisations to generate financial help or monetary support for the principle that they stand by, these can also be sent to prominent figures who can sponsor certain events. This letter mentions the request made by the organisation and the necessary details of the event or cause for which they require the donation. An effective letter serves as an equally effective approach in bringing positive impression and results, thereby, increasing the chances of fruitful relations in future.
Introduce your organisation in brief.
Mention the cause or event for which you require funds.
Clearly, mention the reason – Be very specific.
Give the necessary contact details.
Acknowledge the receiver and mention can be done on his/her part.
Avoid making any spelling mistakes or grammatical errors.
Use our free Charity Letter of Appeal to help you get started. If you need additional help or more examples, check out some of the sample letters below.
This is to bring to your kind attention that our annual event, _____________ (Mention the Name of the Event), shall be occurring on _____________ (Mention the Date of the Event). Please accept our modest request to donate money in our event of helping and acknowledging the people who are not blessed with the gift of sight. This event shall encourage the enthusiasm and the positive approach with which people such as these step up in their life.
It is our belief that we shall be aided and accompanied by reputed organisations such as yours who believe in the betterment of the community in every possible way. Your support shall turn this event into a grand success as well as encourage various other organisations to initiate similar causes.
We await your positive reply.
The following is a Sample of a Charity Letter of Appeal.
This is to bring to your kind attention that our annual event, Ability: A Dash of Kindness, shall be occurring on April 29, 2017. Please accept our modest request to donate money in our event of helping and acknowledging the people who are physically challenged. This event shall encourage the enthusiasm and the positive approach with which people such as these step up in their life.
The following is the Email Format to be followed for a Charity Letter of Appeal.


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The week in whackaloonery:
1. A Catholic priest in the UK is shocked SHOCKED at the notion that the primary function of a hospital is the provision of medical care, and claims that if taxpayers don't continue to foot the bill for "spiritual care" (chaplains, organ players and such), "hospitals could be reduced to mere workshops where you get your biological parts fixed." Fancy that. (The Freethinker)]
2. The New Zealand Family First organisation is crying foul over a very funny billboard ad depicting a woman who, it is intimated, is privately deriving pleasure from anal beads during a church service. Given that "the church setting simply adds to the offensive nature by offending a sector of our community who would find the ad in particularly bad taste," and given that said sector of the community has a right not to be offended, and given that nobody is thinking of teh children, NZ Family First has lodged a complaint with the Advertising Standards Authority. (The Freethinker)
3. In the recently fundy-ised Swat Valley region of Pakistan, a 17-year-old girl was publicly flogged by the Taliban. Swat was once a haven for tourists and was known as the "Switzerland of Pakistan," until the Taliban took control in late 2008, torching schools and banning female education. (AsiaNews)
4. In Nepal, a woman accused of witchcraft was forced to eat human excreta by a primary school principal. (MYREPUBLICA)
5. Unfortunate article heading of the week from New Vision Online: "Catholic Church probes gay priests." Homosexuality is teh evil, according to Ugandan Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, because "homosexuality is a sin," and because "God created a woman for Adam, to be his helper."
6. In liberated Iraq, in the wake of anti-homosexual sermons by clerics in Sadr city, six gay men have been murdered, their bodies discovered bearing a sign reading "pervert" in Arabic on their chests. (Reuters)
Tags: catholic, Family First, homosexuality, Iraq, Swat, uganda, witch
Categories : censorship, Christofascism, crimes against humanity, ethics, fundies, GLBTI, homophobia, homosexuality, Human rights, iraq war, Islamofascism, proto-fascism, protofascism, Religion
Sunday reading: Epiphenom on the link between religion and homophobia
What's the connection between religion and homophobia?
You don't need me to tell you that religious people are more likely to be homophobic. But what you might not have thought too hard about is why that should be. Is it that religion makes people homophobic, or is it simply that religion attracts people who are conservative and/or authoritarian – people who also tend to be homophobic? Then again, 'religion' is a pretty broad church. Is all religion linked to homophobia, or is it just specific types?
And what about racism? Are religious people more likely to be rascist? And if not, why not? This is an important question because religion acts to strengthen group cohesion, and it also comes with a lot of moral rules. Either of these could explain the link to homophobia. But most religions tend to be at least overtly anti-racist. So if religious people are more racist, this is probably because the 'group cohesion' effect overrides the 'moral censure' effect.
Sometimes it seems like you wait years for big studies to come along tackling these issues, and then two come along at once! Putting both of them together starts to put some really interesting meat on the bones of this very fundamental question (with the caveat that, like most research in religion, these studies were done in the USA/Canada)
Tags: Baylor, conservatism, homophobia, homosexuality, Psychology, Religion, right wing authoritarianism
Categories : Christofascism, fundies, GLBTI, homophobia, homosexuality, irrationalism, Magical Thinking, Psychology, Religion, science, theofascism, wingnuts
Things they would have difficulty believing in Salt Lake City XXX
The week in fundie:
For starters, given that it was Darwin Day only a couple of days ago, here's the idiot quote of the week from Australian Bishop Tom Frame:
The problem I face is weariness with science-based dialogue partners like Richard Dawkins. It surprises me he is not chided for his innate scientific conservatism and metaphysical complacency. He won't take his depiction of Darwinism to logical conclusions. A dedicated Darwinian would welcome imperialism, genocide, mass deportation, ethnic cleansing, eugenics, euthanasia, forced sterilisations and infanticide. Publicly, he advocates none of them. (Brisbane Times)
In Irasburg, Vermont, a public school is being sued by two families after it was claimed that a schoolteacher proselytised in class, bought religious (including creationist) literature with school funds for dissemination in the classroom, and punished students who complained. (Times Argus)
OMGTEHHOMOSEXUALAGENDACONTROLSTELEVISION!!!!!!!!!!!! World Net Daily shrieks hysterically about teh radical homosexual agenda to control your TV sets and convert your children to gay homosexuals. "Note" "their" "over-use" "of" "scare-quotes" "around" "the" "word" "gay," "as" "if" "gays" "don't" "really" "exist"—"even" "though" "they've" "just" "spent" "the" "whole" "article" "whining" "paranoiacally" "about" "them." "Morons."
Meanwhile, in Australia, loving Christians are up in arms at the Victorian Police Commissioner's plans to march in the Pride Festival. Article writer Peter Stokes, of Christian group Salt Shakers, quotes Peter Stokes, of Christian group Salt Shakers: "The normalisation of homosexuality by these people is a disgrace!" (Christianity Today)
There have been more than 50 murders of suspected "witches" in Papua New Guinea over recent months, according to Times Online. One woman was burnt alive on a pyre of rubber tyres. Another woman escaped death when she began to give birth while hanging from a tree.
In the Indian state of Bihar, eight members of a poor family were shot and beheaded after a family member married a wealthy girl. (UPI)
Also in India, Hindu extremists who recently stormed a bar, dragging out women and beating them, have warned that they will attack anyone they catch celebrating Valentine's Day. (Telegraph)
Journalist Laurie Lebo takes a look at anti-Darwinism as a "peculiar American institution." (Religion Dispatches)
Tags: Bihar, darwin day, homosexuality, india, irasburg, Laurie Lebo, Papua New Guinea, richard dawkins, salt shakers, tom frame, Valentine's Day, witchcraft, world net daily
Categories : culture wars, evolution, fundies, GLBTI, homophobia, homosexuality, irrationalism, Religion, wingnuts
The Wonderful World of Magical Thinking XXXV
The Unintentional Irony award goes to the opponents of the International Baccalaureate curriculum at a high school in Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania, who appear to be of the view that it comes straight from Chairman Mao:
"The IB program is anti-American. It does not teach the basic patriotic values of the United States," said Judy Brown, 64, a retired merchandising and sales representative who has a daughter that attended Upper St. Clair schools. "It's almost like brainwashing."
A hostile board member was heard to utter:
"Faith is certain. It is more certain than all human knowledge because it is founded on the very word of God who cannot lie;" and, "Jesus Christ as the redeemer of man is the center and purpose of human history. That is why all authentically religious tradition must be allowed to manifest their own identity publicly, free from any pressure to hide or disguise it."
Got that? Not forcing Jeebus and flag-waving patriotism down the throats of students constitutes "brainwashing." (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
A Catholic bishop in Chicago is seeking legal changes that would shield Church institutions from having to pay out "excessive damages" in sex abuse lawsuits, on the grounds that they "jeopardize the mission of the church" and hence "place an excessive burden on the free exercise of religion for American Catholics." Oh, please. If the Catholic church wishes to minimise the damages resulting from sex abuse lawsuits, the answer is absurdly simple: it needs to stop engaging in or sheltering the perpetrators of sexual abuse. (Chicago Tribune, via the Atheist Experience)
Sherri Shepherd, who is proving herself to be someone you want in your corner should you ever find yourself playing team Trivial Pursuit, opines: "I don't think anything predated Christians." The Greeks? The Romans? "Jesus came before them." Shepherd is quite the polymath: not only is she full-bottle on world history, she's also formidable on the earth sciences. (The Huffington Post, via Pharyngula)
Florida's Palm Beach Community College refuses to provide health benefits to same-sex partners of its employees. It is more than willing, however, "to offer workers insurance for their pets." (365Gay.com, via Morons.org)
A Saudi appeals court judge has threatened to sentence a rape victim to death if she appeals against her current sentence of 200 lashes and six months in prison for "illegal mingling" with an unrelated male. (via Bartholomew's Notes on Religion)
Just to make it worth your while . . .
Pat Condell on Catholic morality
The videos of this year's Beyond Belief conference are now available online.
Categories : catholicism, Education, fundies, homophobia, Islamofascism, misogyny, Morons, Religion
The Wonderful World of Magical Thinking XXXIV
The Opus Dei wing of the Liberal Party is being blamed by moderates for the fall of the Howard Government. (While they're at it, they might also throw some blame at Howard himself for backing Silas in Mitchell.) (Sydney Morning Herald)
The Australian Christian bookstore chain Koorong (along with other Christian book retailers) has indicated that it will be unlikely to stock a new Bible study guide challenging the notion that the Bible excludes same-sex relationships. (The Age)
A British primary school teacher in the Sudan faces a maximum of 40 lashes, six months in jail and a fine for the dastardly crime of "allegedly insulting Islam's prophet by allowing children to call a teddy bear Mohammed." You have got to be fucking kidding me. (AFP; see also Pharyngula)
I'll let this grab from a Cutting Edge radio transcript speak for itself:
The demons of Satan's army will soon physically manifest themselves as Aliens, arriving in armadas of space ships which we have heretofore called UFO's. The plan calls for them to suddenly appear at many places on Earth simultaneously. Some will appear at the White House to confer with the President; some will appear at the United Nations; other aliens will appear at key governmental buildings all over the globe. Aliens will appear in some people's homes or on their front yards. The world's peoples will literally be shocked out of their minds. This is the Plan. This may occur before the worldwide Rapture of the Church; we must be prepared to deal wisely with this planned phenomenon.
(Via Fundies Say the Darndest Things)
"Nice soul you have here. Awful shame if something were to happen to it." More standover tactics by Catholic clergy (obviously from the Pell wing) in the US. (The story comes via Fundies Say the Darndest Things. The mobster reference should be credited to Denis Loubet of the Non-Prophets)
I just had a look at the Australian Christian Lobby's list of what it considers are the strengths and weaknesses of the Australian Greens' policies. Among the "weaknesses" the Lobby identifies are the Greens' support for a Bill of Rights, and their support for the extension of anti-discrimination legislation to (partially-taxpayer-funded) private schools as well as public schools–a reminder, if any were required, of how the ACL and the Religious Right in Australia generally are no friends of liberal democracy.
UPDATE: Off-topic, but Phillip Adams really sums up why Labor's victory is so sweet.
Humor via Atheist Media:
Categories : 2007 election, alex hawke, ALP, Atheism, australian christian lobby, catholicism, homophobia, Islamofascism, Magical Thinking, theocracy, wingnuts
The Wonderful World of Magical Thnking XXXIII
God hearts Howard's policies: Howard. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Nothing restores my faith in the intersection of faith and politics than another heartwarming story from Saudi Arabia. Last week an appeals court increased the punishment meted out to a gang-rape victim (perfectly understandable, of course: she was in a car with males who were not her relatives) to 200 lashes and six months in prison. (via Bartholomew's Notes on Religion)
And nothing restores my faith in the willingness of certain Christians to follow the example of the central figure of their religion than the openness and tolerance displayed by the North Carolina Baptist State Convention, which last week expelled a congregation for welcoming gays and lesbians. Fundies. If they're not lying for Jesus, they're hating for him. (via Morons.org)
Meanwhile in Britain, women are queuing up for a kind of cosmetic surgery known as "virginity repair" to appease their future spouses and in-laws. All in the name of Islamic fundamentalism. All taxpayer-funded. (Daily India)
The response to PBS' Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial is worth the price of admission (so to speak). (via Pharyngula)
Secular Believers:
Categories : 2007 election, creationism, homophobia, intelligent design, Islamofascism, misogyny, theocracy
The Wonderful World of Magical Thinking XXXII
David Attenborough on God
A US Federal judge has ordered an anti-abortionist to remove Web site postings that "exhorted readers to kill an abortion provider by shooting her in the head" and featured the provider's name, photo and address. (via Fundies Say the Darndest Things)
Who would Jesus child-traffick?: A UK-based Christian evangelical preacher, who promised infertile Kenyan couples "miracle babies," convinced them that they were pregnant when they were not, and led them to believe that they had given birth in backstreet clinics, will be extradited back to Kenya to face five counts of child stealing. (via Fundies Say the Darndest Things)
The AP has a report on the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in the Maldives, which in late September culminated in a nailbomb attack in a park in the capital of Male popular with tourists.
A school board in California has approved a plan to put posters declaring "In God We Trust" in every classroom. Why? Because "we need to promote patriotism and promote it in our schools. We can't just assume that the younger generations are going to have that strong love for God and their country the way the older generations do." The $12,000 that it will cost to purchase the posters will come out of that portion of the school's budget reserved for the purchase of instructional materials. Why? Because Christian proselytism and flag-waving patriotism are far more important than education. (Via Dispatches from the Culture Wars)
Professional whiners The Catholic League have issued a warning that the film The Golden Compass could "cause unsuspecting parents to get the [His Dark Materials] books for their children. OH NOES!!! (via Pharyngula)
A schoolgirl in Illinois was given detention for hugging two of her friends. Hugging is verboten in her school because, according to school policy, it "is in poor taste, reflects poor judgment, and brings discredit to the school and to the persons involved." (via Morons.org )
I wonder if this is the kind of collaboration that is being urged by some members of the Right blogosphere. Anti-gay activist Paul Cameron, whose "research" is often cited by fundamentalist groups, recently addressed a front organisation of the British Nationalist Party. (Bartholomew's Notes on Religion)
BBC Profile: Richard Dawkins
Categories : Atheism, catholicism, Christofascism, church-state separation, fundies, homophobia, theocracy

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Lehlé Baldé is an award-winning global citizen actively contributing to Agendas 2030 and 2063. She is an International Monetary Fund Youth Fellow and an Acumen fellow, a group of impact-driven leaders tackling the world's most significant problems. She is a media professional and one of the youngest newspaper editors, a sustainable development professional, event host, moderator, and producer with a core focus on economic inclusion through financial inclusion and literacy advocacy. A third culture kid who has lived in over 10 countries and visited over 45. She speaks French, English, and Spanish. According to Forbes, she is changing the narrative for African women.
She is a respected moderator and event host and was invited to host the national debate at the Nigerian Economic Summit on poverty alleviation in 2021 and has hosted and moderated over 100 events focusing on sustainable development. Over the years, her engagement with policymakers, business leaders, the youth, and the general public through various media platforms contributed to shedding light on the SDGs and socio-economic issues: including financial inclusion, policy, poverty alleviation, and impact investing, and financial literacy for young Africans. She is the host and producer of various shows focused on the sustainable development goals backed by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Endeavor to mention a few.
She has worked in the Northern and Southern hemispheres. She is most known for her work at West Africa's leading provider of business intelligence and news, BusinessDay Media Limited, as the editor of the Weekender. Previously she was a senior associate in the department of strategy, innovation, and partnership department and worked as an associate in the digital transformation department. She is also a brand ambassador for Sparkle PLC, a leading digital bank that holds transparency and trust as core values.
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Lehlé Baldé is an award-winning global citizen actively contributing to Agendas 2030 and 2063. She is an International Monetary Fund Youth Fellow and an Acumen fellow, a group of impact-driven leaders tackling the world's most significant problems. She is a media professional and one of the youngest newspaper editors, a sustainable development professional, event host, moderator, and producer with a core focus on economic inclusion through financial inclusion and literacy advocacy. A third culture kid born in Canada to Senegalese parents, she has lived in 10 countries and visited over 45. She speaks French, English, and Spanish.
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British political coup unearthed as "Project Volvo"
A plan recently unearthed to de-seat the former British prime minister has got Volvo all in a tizzy. And it all comes down to image.
Until just over a year ago, Gordon Brown (pictured above) was the British prime minister. That was before his Labour government was defeated by David Cameron's Conservative coalition. But before that, Brown spent ten long years as Chancellor of the Exchequer – the UK's equivalent to our Secretary of the Treasury and a traditional stepping stone to the premiership.
In that capacity, he served under longtime rival Tony Blair, but there were many who wanted to see Brown in the top office instead. Documents released this past weekend revealed their plan to oust Blair from 10 Downing Street (the PM's official residence) and install Brown in his place. The name of the plan: Project Volvo.
The orchestrated (but never implemented) internal party coup got its name from Brown's bland image, which his proponents likened to the Swedish cars. (Not exactly as sexy as Project Valkyrie, then.) The automaker, for its part, objects to the comparison, insisting that its products are far more charismatic and exciting than the British political leader. Which may very well be the case today, but old reputations die hard. As do the careers of British politicians, apparently. Follow the jump for the official press release.
PROJECT VOLVO - IT JUST SHOWS HOW OUT OF TOUCH SENIOR POLITICIANS WERE
Leaked documents labelled Project Volvo, revealed today, that outline a plot to unseat former Prime Minister Tony Blair show just how out of touch with reality senior politicians within the previous government had become with modern Britain. The reason for the name 'Project Volvo', according to reports, relates to Mr Brown's apparent character traits of being 'dependable, robust but ultimately dour'.
Clearly before labelling the plot, Labour politicians of the time hadn't acquainted themselves with the Volvo brand in the last decade, with cars like the new S60 and V60 bringing a new dimension to the brand in terms of design and driver appeal.
Peter Rask, Regional President of Volvo Car UK, Ireland and Iceland, said: "If only the Labour party had been like today's Volvos - dynamic, agile and innovative - perhaps the UK economy would have been in a better place than it finds itself today!"
News Source: Volvo
Image Credit: Leon Neal/AFP/Getty


PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington poet laureate Kathleen Flenniken's life and work have taken twists and turns since she earned her degree in civil engineering at Washington State University in 1983.
Author of "Plume," winner of the 2013 Washington State Book Award, she will return to WSU at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the Museum of Art to read and discuss her literary journey and work.
"Kathleen Flenniken conjoins what we might think of as right-brained and left-brained disciplines – creative writing and engineering," said Linda Russo, who teaches poetry at WSU. "Her visit presents an opportunity to talk about the strengths of yoking these different kinds of thinking that we value, especially in the College of Arts and Sciences (http://dev.cas.wsu.edu/index_rotate.html).
The free, public event is part of the 2013 WSU Visiting Writer Series (http://libarts.wsu.edu/english/visitingwriterseries.html) hosted by the Department of English (http://libarts.wsu.edu/english/).
Flenniken's childhood near the Hanford, Wash., nuclear site provided compelling background for her work on "Plume," which uses poetry to plumb the Hanford experience – the science, secrecy and enduring effects of radiation, including illness and death.
Another of Flenniken's books, "Famous," earned the American Library Association's notable book distinction and the 2005 Prairie Schooner Book Prize in Poetry.
On her blog, The Far Field, Flenniken publishes poets of Washington state. She teaches through Writers in the Schools, Jack Straw and other arts agencies and is an editor for Floating Bridge Press, dedicated to publishing Washington poets.
State poet laureate for 2012-14, she is conducting a poetry-reading and education tour to all 39 counties.
"I'll be reading mostly from 'Plume' and giving background and context for these poems of Hanford and Richland, my hometown. I'll read new poems, too," she said.


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Can The Perennial Really Be the Most Sustainable Restaurant in the World?
Omar Mamoon
When one hears of the mission behind The Perennial—essentially to be The Most Sustainable Restaurant in the World—it's easy to write it off as the kind of startup hyperbole that's become so prevalent in San Francisco. Seriously, if we had a dollar for every industrious foodie or techie who swears her idea will change the world, we could buy stock in Apple and move to Hawaii. But skeptics as we are, we love to root for our home team. And the folks at The Perennial seem to have the stuff to pull it off.
Behind the lofty ambition lies a team with quite a track record: Anthony Myint and wife Karen Leibowitz are the founders of Mission Chinese Food, its various satellite restaurants, Commonwealth, and more. He has been named to pretty much every top, most, or hot list you can think of in food world. Most influential. Empire builder. Hot 20. Top 40. She's his restaurant partner, as well as a food writer with credits in Modern Farmer, Lucky Peach, The New York Times, and Food & Wine. You get the picture.
And so, these Midases of the SF restaurant world have set out to build a restaurant that aims not to be an example but rather the paradigm for environmentally friendly food service. Described by the duo as "progressive agrarian," the restaurant takes sustainbility well beyond the ubiquitous reclaimed wood (which you'll see here in the form of fallen redwood–clad walls) and recycled materials (in the clay tiles that line the bar). No, the team behind The Perennial is looking at sustainability through a very long lens, beginning with the construction of their 2,000-square-foot aquaponic farm in West Oakland.
Right. So aquaponic farming is amazing in that it creates a closed-loop food system: The restaurant will turn its compost into food for fish, whose waste in turn becomes fertilizer, which helps to grow plants, which are then delivered to The Perennial to be incorpated into recipes. The process is about six times more productive than traditional soil-based agriculture and uses one-tenth the water. Once buildout of the facility is completed later this month, The Perennial's closed-loop system will reduce food waste and lower their carbon footprint.
(In addition to serving beer and wine, The Perennial offers interesting cocktails including the Shaddock Rose (center: tequila, grapefruit cordial, and bitters) and the Marmalade Cobbler (top left: Alvear amontillado and grapefruit marmalade).
But to be the most environmental restaurant ever, it can't stop there. Lowering one's carbon footprint is very nice and all, but what if a restaurant could actually help to reverse the effects of climate change? Enter the kernza grain, a perennial (get it?) whose deep root structure is believed to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, promote healthy soil, and mitigate drought conditions. As it turns out, kernza also makes for some absolutely delicious bread.
That brings us to the food. Because let's be honest, the sustainability angle is novel and worthy of our first visit, but if it isn't delicious, we're not going back. "Food and beverage are equally top priorities as the environment," Leibowitz maintains. "It has to be top quality."
And the food here is wonderful.
Myint and Leibowitz have enlisted Chef Chris Kiyuna, whose credits include both Coi and famed Noma in Copenhagen (the man knows his veggies). Kiyuna has brought the new-Nordic minimalism and technique with him in dishes like the pumpkin seed bisque: Made from cardamom-infused pumpkin milk, the soup is poured tableside over a bowl of sunchokes prepared three ways (fried, diced raw, and pureed), and is finished with a hint of lemon oil and thin slices of pear for brightness and sweetness. Not only is it a lovely start to the meal, it might be The Best Soup in the World.
(The magical pumpkin seed bisque with crispy sunchoke, cardamom, and lemon oil.)
Another standout starter is the potato confit with clam bagna cauda, which, while delicious, feels a tad pricey for its few poached potatoes, couple of clams, and adorable baby radishes. Meanwhile, a dish of crisp and tender grains—steamed faro, barley, and millet—is warmed up with a buttery sauce, mushroom stock, and a slightly funky comté cheese. It's all topped with grilled artichokes, sautéed black trumpet mushrooms, and toasted crispy buckwheat. If it sounds a bit hippy, it totally is—but we haven't stopped thinking about it since.
For a restaurant that's into its fish, we were surprised that the entree of McFarland Springs trout was a miss: Though perfectly cooked with skin crispy and flesh flakey, the salt was heavy-handed and the bone marrow broth tasted less rich and marrow-y than one would hope. But all was made well again with the lamb shoulder, braised until fork-tender and served on a bountiful bed of brassicas with brussels sprouts and roasted romanesco, all drizzled with a glossy demi reduced with black garlic and mint—a dish so well considered, complete, and satisfying.
"We're not trying to be a Pellegrino list restaurant," Kiyuna says (S. Pellegrino sponsors the World's 50 Best Restaurants awards annually). "But we'd love to raise the floor and hopefully be something of a role model when it comes to ecological practices."
(The Perennial's minimalist-chic dining room. Photo: Helynn Ospina)
Dessert options are equally fresh and imaginative: Go for the surprisingly creamy nasturtium ice cream, served with dehydrated and fresh kiwi as well as toasted pecans. If you prefer to drink your finale, the restaurant's take on the pisco punch has a boozy pineapple sherbet and a crunchy cancha topping (think Peruvian popcorn).
In the end, The Perennial succeeds at serving delicious food and at bringing the conversation of environmental sustainability to the front burner on the San Francisco dining scene (and perhaps beyond). Will Myint and Leibowitz change the world? Time will tell. But what's the measure of success?
"If, in 10 years or so, people go to grocery store and have an option of vegetables grown from an aquaponic farm," muses Myint, "then we'll know we've been successful."
// The Perennial, 59 9th St. (Mid-Market), theperennialsf.com
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TRIVIUM At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Fetival: From The Bus To The Stage
A nine-minute video clip which follows Florida metallers TRIVIUM from the bus to the stage as they prepare to play this year's Download festival, which was held June 8-10 at Donington Park in Leicestershire, United Kingdom, can be seen below.
In a recent interview with Sweden's Metalshrine, TRIVIUM guitarist/vocalist Matt Heafy stated about the band's plans for the next album, "We have nine songs pretty much completely recorded as pre-production, recorded on our bass player's laptop, and it actually sounds better than our first record. Paolo's [Gregoletto] really good at recording shit. It's all programmed drums, but programmed in a way that Paolo programmed the bass part, like the underlying drum tracks and Nick [Augusto, drums] would sit with him and rewrite them, but on the computer. We tracked guitars, we tracked bass and we're gonna track vocals soon, we tracked solos and I've got an album title, album arts, song names. We've got about 15 songs and everything's planned out. Video ideas, photo shoot ideas, everything. But we just can't reveal anything."
When asked about who will produce the next TRIVIUM CD, Heafy said, "We don't exactly know. We've got the plan, but we can't reveal. It's also kinda far to tell, but it will be different again. The new stuff sounds amazing and I know every bands says that, but yeah, it's really great. The fact that we're all working on it so much already, we know that it's something really special."
TRIVIUM, AS I LAY DYING, CALIBAN and UPON A BURNING BODY will join forces for a European tour this fall.
TRIVIUM's latest album, "In Waves", sold 22,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 13 on The Billboard 200 chart — the highest U.S. chart entry of the band's career.


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When most people think of orthodontic braces, they think of teenagers. But an increasing amount of adults are getting braces, too. As long as your teeth and gums are healthy, Milestone Orthodontics says you could benefit from getting your teeth straightened. Clear aligner systems like Invisalign are popular choices for adults considering orthodontic treatment.
One of the most important things to consider is the state of your gums and jaw bones. If you have unhealthy gums, a lot of gum recession, or bone loss, braces may not be recommended because the pressure they put on your gums could cause unfavorable complications.
Why do people get braces in adulthood? Dr. Milestone says that some patient's families could not afford braces when they were children. Now that they are adults, they want to improve their smile and their dental health. Some adults had braces as children or teenagers, but didn't wear their retainers, causing their teeth to become crooked again. So make sure to wear your retainer after your braces come off.
Many people think that braces only make teeth straight. In fact, they accomplish a lot more than that. Dr. Milestone will evaluate a lot of things when you go in for your consultation. Are your teeth straight? Do they meet properly? Does your tongue stick out of your front teeth? Does your jaw hurt or click? Do you have a lot of crowding or large gaps? Have you lost all your baby teeth? Are your teeth and gums healthy? Do you have problems breathing or speaking?
One of the most important things that Dr. Milestone evaluates is your "bite." This is the way that you're top and bottom teeth meet when you open and close your mouth. Milestone Orthodontics is just as concerned with how your mouth functions as it is with making your teeth look great. After all, what good are straight teeth if you can't chew or speak properly, or if you get TMJ headaches?
Braces aren't cheap. Milestone Orthodontics accepts many different insurances. If braces are not covered by your insurance, Milestone Orthodontics will work with you and put together a payment plan that you are comfortable with.
Everyone's first question with braces is "How long will I be wearing braces?" This depends on your individual case. While the average treatment is two years (24 months), Milestone Orthodontics will evaluate each individual and give their expert advice. Although two years in braces may seem like a long time, it will go by faster than you realize.
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Part 2: James Le Fanu on the Mystery of Life
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Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 00:17:57 | Recorded on September 21, 2011 | Speaker: James Le Fanu
On this episode of ID the Future, Dr. James Le Fanu continues his talk on the state of scientific study today. Despite the general belief that new discoveries in genetics and neuroscience would soon reveal the secret of life, we have instead found that recent findings in these fields have unveiled even more mysteries. Listen in as Dr. Le Fanu discusses the perplexities that we have stumbled upon in this age of scientific exploration.
Dr. James Le Fanu is a critically acclaimed science writer and medical practitioner. He is the author of several books, his most recent being Why Us?: How Science Rediscovered the Mystery of Ourselves, published in 2009.
The ID The Future (IDTF) podcast explores the issues central to evolution and intelligent design. In short, pointed episodes, the podcast provides the most current news and views on evolution and ID. IDTF delivers interviews with key scientists and scholars developing the theory of ID, as well as insightful commentary from Discovery Institute senior fellows and staff on the scientific, educational, and legal aspects of the debate.
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Many random events, such as strong winds, thunderstorms, rock-falls and caves.
Abbreviated animal encounters, able to be created 'on-the-fly'.


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Proposed rule change eliminating the Class Gate
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
USA December 20 2007
The American Stock Exchange LLC, Boston Stock Exchange, Inc., Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated, International Securities Exchange, LLC, NYSE Arca, Inc., and Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (each, an Exchange and, collectively, the Exchanges), respectively, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule changes which would eliminate a restriction on Principal Order (P Order) access through the intermarket options market linkage (Linkage).
Currently, once an Exchange automatically executes a P Order in a series of an Eligible Option Class, it may reject any other P Orders sent in the same Eligible Option Class by the same Exchange for 15 seconds after the initial execution unless there is a price change in the receiving Exchange's disseminated offer (bid) in the series in which there was the initial execution and such price continues to be the national best bid or offer.
The Exchanges proposed to eliminate the Class Gate provision because the Exchanges have removed restrictions on non-customer access to the automatic execution systems thereby rendering the Class Gate restriction unnecessary. The SEC approved the proposed rule changes on an accelerated basis.
http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro/amex/2007/34-56808.pdf
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I had a very profound experience that I wanted to share with all of you. I received a powerful message this morning from my higher Guidance. It came in in a way I am unaccustomed to. I heard these words clearly and understood they were not just for me but for all to whom it would speak. A creative and wonderful new friend posted the words on a beautiful photo for me – a beach where she lives. I share the image and the message with you. Prosperous Blessings!
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Beeswax is a soft compound that is yellow to deep brown in color and is secreted by the honey bee drones (workers). It is also known as cera alba. Beeswax Poisoning is the accidental or intentional intake (consumption) of beeswax and beeswax products.
What are the Causes of Beeswax Poisoning?
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How is First Aid administered for Beeswax Poisoning?
Generally, Beeswax Poisoning is a non-serious condition. With appropriate and adequate home care, the individual may recover completely, without any severe symptoms being noted.
Who should administer First Aid for Beeswax Poisoning?
First aid for Beeswax Poisoning is administered by healthcare professionals.
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package com.emmaguy.todayilearned;

import android.app.Activity;
import android.content.BroadcastReceiver;
import android.content.Context;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.content.IntentFilter;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.os.Handler;
import android.widget.ViewFlipper;

import com.emmaguy.todayilearned.sharedlib.Constants;
import com.google.android.gms.common.api.GoogleApiClient;
import com.google.android.gms.common.api.ResultCallback;
import com.google.android.gms.wearable.MessageApi;
import com.google.android.gms.wearable.Wearable;

import java.util.concurrent.TimeUnit;

public class MainActivity extends Activity implements GoogleApiClient.ConnectionCallbacks {
    public static final int REQUEST_NEW_POSTS_TIMEOUT = 30;

    private GoogleApiClient mGoogleApiClient;

    private final BroadcastReceiver mForceFinishMainActivity = new BroadcastReceiver() {
        @Override
        public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
            finish();
        }
    };

    @Override
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);

        setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);

        ViewFlipper flipper = (ViewFlipper) findViewById(R.id.main_flipper_benefits);
        flipper.startFlipping();

        registerReceiver(mForceFinishMainActivity, new IntentFilter(getString(R.string.force_finish_main_activity)));
        mGoogleApiClient = new GoogleApiClient.Builder(this)
                .addConnectionCallbacks(this)
                .addApi(Wearable.API)
                .build();

        mGoogleApiClient.connect();
    }

    @Override
    protected void onDestroy() {
        unregisterReceiver(mForceFinishMainActivity);

        super.onDestroy();
    }

    @Override
    public void onConnected(Bundle bundle) {
        Wearable.MessageApi.sendMessage(mGoogleApiClient, "", Constants.PATH_REFRESH, null).setResultCallback(new ResultCallback<MessageApi.SendMessageResult>() {
            @Override
            public void onResult(MessageApi.SendMessageResult result) {
                Logger.log("Requested a refresh, result: " + result.getStatus());
                finishActivity();
            }
        });
    }

    private void finishActivity() {
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Sardar sarovar a boon or a disaster
Talk:List of largest dams - WikipediaTourist Places | District Narmada, Government of Gujarat How Women Have Changed India Through Political Protests | Time Since there are major dams upstream of Sardar Sarovar, the failure of one or more of these dams during torrential cyclonic rains may cause extreme floods at Sardar Sarovar when the dam may collapse, thereby unleashing extensive peak floods that will cause a major disaster for millions of people and industries in the extensive region covered by Jul 24, 2019Sep 17, 2019Sanjay Joshi - Chief Manager & Addl Collector - Statue of Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority: Get Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority Latest News, Videos and Photos also find Breaking news, updates, information on Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority. Explore more on Gujarat State Disaster …K J Joy | Economic and Political WeeklyRefrain from playing into the hands of anti-nationals The Sardar Sarovar project is the biggest dam in terms of volume of concrete used in it. "It is the second biggest dam in the world after the Grand Coulee Dam in the United States," a senior official associated with the work of Sardar Sarovar project said.Introduction Sardar Sarovar dam is the largest of the 30 large dams aimed for the Narmada River in Gujarat, India. The concrete gravity dam is 1,210m long and 163m high at its maximum height. The original development plan for the project dates to 1946, but the main dam tender was not awarded until April 1987.Displacement by Development by Peter PenzThe water level at the Sardar Sarovar dam has reached the height of 131.5 metres against its approved 138 metres for the first time after the installation of the sluice gates at the dam in 2014.GUJ INFO PETRO LTD, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. 465 likes · 1 talking about this · 8 were here. GUJ INFOPETRO LTDDhruv Pansheriya - Arizona State University - Tempe Amid Protests by Locals and Activists, 26 Gates of Sardar Boon, because its a dam thatll produce electricity from clean energy, provide water for drinking and irrigation. Bane, why? Because some chutiyas refused to move for 54 years even after 60lakh compensation? Fuckin take a stick and do some moderation.Case Essays: A good man is hard to find literary analysis Symposium Overview - CORESep 21, 2017Is Sardar Sarovar Dam a boon or a bane? - The HinduThe Narmada River Project: Toward a Feminist Model of Sardar Sarovar: the dam that defeated the World Bank The Sardar Sarovar Dam on Indias Narmada River has displaced more than 250,000 mainly indigenous people. The World Bank had to withdraw from the project in 1994 after an independent review found systematic violations of its social and environmental policies.Conjunction and flow: the gendered temporalities of (media Website of Surat Municipal Corporation | National Portal Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited is a wholly owned organization of the Gujarat Government. Find information about the history, features of the project, Narmada river basin, etc. Details regarding quality control, water supply policy and financial resources are available. Users can also get information about the investors.Jun 29, 2004How the Chief Minister of Gujarat Claims Success for a Indias new Statue of Unity, now the worlds tallest, is NAPM PR: Sardar Sarovar Project - South Asia Network on The Political Uses of Sociology: Tribes and the Sardar Learning Processes in International Accountability MechanismsSep 17, 2017?????? ???? : Narmada Bachao (6) - YouTubeStatue of Unity is the Worlds tallest statue of Sardar vallabhbhai patel built up near the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat. India.Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited is a wholly owned organization of the Gujarat Government. Find information about the history, features of the project, Narmada river basin, etc. Details regarding quality control, water supply policy and financial resources are available. Users can also get information about the investors.The dam is doing lacs of acres irrigation and at present is a boon to the people of the command area of pachmahal district in taluka halol. Dam Work The company started the Deo dams masonry spill way in 1982 and completed the work in time limit.Apr 01, 2000The organisation fighting against the Sardar Sarovar project in last few decades alleged that the heavy rains also exposed the ill-arrangement of disaster management in the region. According to existing provisions, the dam water level can't exceed 131 metre mark.Global Geography Test 3 Flashcards | QuizletSep 17, 2017Is the Sardar Sarovar Dam boon or bane? - Google GroupsEnvironmental Impacts Of Large Dams Environmental Sciences The Sardar Sarovar Dam on the river Narmada has been one of the most contentious development projects in the history of independent India. The dam is part of a mega scheme seeking to build 3000 small, 135 medium and 30 extra-large dams on the Narmada River which meanders through central India.One Nation, One Election need of India: PM Modi - Rediff PM Modi slams Opposition, says Pulwama admission exposed National Disaster Response Force - WikipediaIndian activist Medha Patkar planned to drown herself to protest the Sardar Sarovar dams displacement of several hundred thousand people. Thayer Scudder, a dam resettlement expert and consultant to the World Bank, stopped a dam that would have destroyed Botswanas Okavango Delta.Articles of Agreement for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Washington, 27 December 1945, United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 2, p.39. International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, London, 2 November 1973. Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, …Statue of Unity-Sardar Sarovar Dam | India - NarmadaBBC correspondent Louise Hidalgo in Kazakhstan says that the most amazing thing about the disaster is that it is no accident. "The Soviet planners who fatally tapped the rivers, which fed the seas to irrigate central Asias vast cotton fields, expected it dry up. They either did not realise the consequences the Arals disappearance would bring Central and South Gujarat were worst affected due to heavy rains. 26 of 30 sluice gates of Sardar Sarovar dam on the Narmada river were opened to release water. Vadodara city was flooded. 18 teams of NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) and 11 teams of SDRF (State Disaster Response Force were deployed.Positive Externalities of Surface Irrigation on Farm Wells The Sardar Sarovar Project on the river Narmada in central India is one of the largest and most expensive multipurpose river projects ever to be initiated in India. It is claimed that the project will irrigate 1.8 million hectares of land in Gujarat and Rajasthan, supply …Aug 21, 2012-Prominent Example - Sardar Sarovar (Narmada), Kevadia colony, Ukai (Tapi) , Damanganga and 25+ medium projects etc.) From 2010 to till date -Accredited Functional Area Expert, Category A for Geology and Hydrology with MoEF (ministry of environment and forest) Environment Impact Assessment and Management. Projects (Green and Grey) Courses Taught4,000 People Evacuated In Gujarat As Narmada Crosses By Sanjeev Srivastava in Jalsindhi A group of protestors are setting off from the Indian capital, Delhi, for the site of the Narmada Dam. The Indian government has spent millions of dollars on theIt is fair to say that the Sardar Sarovar Dam project has created more problems than it has solved. Yes. Know the effects of the nuclear disaster that followed the 2011 earthquake in Japan. Halted or curtailed many plans for expanding nuclear power across the globe. Forced the evacuation of over 200,000 people.


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NEWTON, Iowa (July 28, 2018) – Ryan Reed drove his way to a seventh-place finish Saturday afternoon at Iowa Speedway in his No. 16 Drive Down A1C Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang. Reed started 19th, spent a majority of the race as a factor within the top 10 and avoided late race cautions to earn his career-best finish at the 0.875-mile track.
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Daniel Sailer joined Metzler Asset Management in 2019 and is heading the Sustainable Investment Office. Mr. Sailer develops, coordinates and ensures the implementation and execution of Metzler Asset Management's holistic ESG strategy. One of his main responsibilities is providing advisory services to institutional investors by creating and implementing customized sustainability strategies. Prior to joining Metzler, he spent nine years at MSCI Inc. in Frankfurt/Main, Germany. From 2014 to 2019, he was responsible for expanding ESG research in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and CEE - most recently in a leadership position. Prior to that, Mr. Sailer was responsible for growing and further developing MSCI's client relationships in Germany, Austria and Scandinavia. From 2007 to 2010, Mr. Sailer worked as a sales manager in the Derivatives Sales & Marketing division at Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg in Stuttgart, Germany. From 2004 to 2007, he worked for Landesbank Baden-Württemberg while studying part-time at the State University Baden-Wuerttemberg Mosbach and the Open University of London. Mr. Sailer holds a master's degree (German Diplom-Betriebswirt [BA]) and a Bachelor of Arts in business administration.
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Digital Finance Ecosystem
What is Frankfurt Digital Finance?
At a time of transition and great uncertainty, Frankfurt Digital Finance gathers key participants in the European digital finance ecosystem. Launched in 2019, Frankfurt Digital Finance Conference has grown into one of the most pre-eminent events of its kind in Europe.
Putting quality over quantity, we bring together top-executives, entrepreneurs, investors, academics and policy makers on a single platform to discuss the topics shaping the future of the financial industry.
We enable exchange of ideas and foster collaboration – helping disruptive companies find corporate partners and investors to scale up faster, and established financial services providers to innovate their business models.
After more than one year of virtual meet-ups, we are more than excited that Frankfurt Digital Finance will return as a live event on February 2, 2022.
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Dr. Ami Appelbaum
Chairman of the Board, Israel Innovation Authority
Dr. Ami Appelbaum is the Chief Scientist and the Chairman of the Board of Israel Innovation Authority. Dr. Appelbaum has more than 36 years' experience in research, development and senior level management in the field of the Semiconductor. Prior to the current job as Chief Scientist, Dr. Appelbaum served for 22 years at numerous executive positions at KLA Tencor, $15.6B Market Cap and world leader in the business of capital equipment for the semiconductor industry based in the Silicon Valley, CA. His most recent position was Corporate Senior Vice President and president of KLA Tencor Israel. Dr. Appelbaum holds a Doctorate and Master degrees from the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa and an Engineering degree from Ben Gurion University in Beer Sheba, all in the field of materials engineering. Dr. Appelbaum is the author and co-author of more than 50 scientific and technical publications, and holds 7 patents in the field of semiconductor equipment and processing.
Julian Teicke
CEO & Founder, wefox Group
Julian Teicke is the CEO & Founder of wefox Group. He is a serial founder, investor and mentor, and an entrepreneur out of passion to fundamentally change the status-quo in the insurance industry. The wefox Group is one of the fastest growing insurtechs in the world and they are the force behind the consumer-facing insurance carrier ONE and the insurance platform wefox. They have successfully made their mark in Europe, are planning to expand globally and set to tell the world the story of their journey and speak about the future of insurance.
Vilve Vene
CEO and Co-Founder, Tuum
Vilve Vene is the CEO and Co-Founder of Tuum, formerly Modularbank, the Estonian fintech offering a next-generation core banking platform. Vene started creating innovative financial technology well before the term "fintech" even became a tangible concept. For more than 25 years, she has been digitising banks and setting up financial technology companies. She is one of the bright minds behind the Estonian e-tax system and was recently recognised as "Highly Commended" Woman in Tech at Banking Tech Awards 2020.
Tim Alexander
CMO & CXO, Deutsche Bank
Tim Alexander joined Deutsche Bank in July 2017 and has been heading the newly established Client Management division as CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) and CXO (Chief Experience Officer) of Private Bank since October 2019. Customer Management covers all strategic and operational Marketing functions, Customer Experience Management, Customer Relationship Management and Complaint Management, as well as Data, Digital and Analytics. The goal is to create holistic brand and customer experiences that inspire and lead to recommendation. Products, processes, services and campaigns are developed together with customers and frictions at customer interfaces are the starting point for continuously customer experience improvements.
Tim Alexander joined from Swisscom, where he headed the marketing and communications department. Previously, he was Vice President Brand Management for the O2 brand in Germany and held management positions at the creative agencies Grey and Saatchi & Saatchi.
Prof. Dr. Philipp Sandner
Head of Blockchain Center, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Prof. Dr. Philipp Sandner is head of the Blockchain Center at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. He was ranked as a "Top 30" economist by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and belongs to the "Top 40 under 40",a ranking by Capital (German business magazine). Philipp´s expertise includes blockchain and distributed ledger technology, crypto assets, Euro-on-Ledger, ICOs, security tokens, digital transformation and entrepreneurship. He is member of the Fintech Council (FinTechRat) of the Federal Ministry of Finance and also engaged in the EU Blockchain Observatory. He is founding member of the German Blockchain Association, the International Token Standardization Association and the Multichain Asset Managers Association.
Member of the Executive Board, Deutsche Bundesbank
Prof. Dr. Joachim Wuermeling took office as a member of the Executive Board of the Deutsche Bundesbank on November 1, 2016. He is responsible for the Directorates General Banking and Financial Supervision, Information Technology and Risk Control. Prior to taking on his current position, Mr. Wuermeling, who has a PhD in Law, held a variety of executive-level posts in the financial and insurance industries as well as in politics. From 2011 until his departure for the Bundesbank, Mr. Wuermeling was Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Sparda-Banken in Frankfurt am Main. Prior to that, he was a member of the Executive Board of the German Insurance Association for around three years. From 2005 to 2008, Mr. Wuermeling was State Secretary for European affairs at the Federal Ministry for Economics and Technology, where he was also responsible for coordinating European policy matters. Prior to this, he was a member of the European Parliament (CSU) from 1999 to 2005.
This year's topics
At Frankfurt Digital Finance, we combine breadth and depth with a focus on the key topics transforming the industry.
Crypto Currencies, Digital Assets & Regulation
AI, Quantum Technologies & Cloud
Green Finance & ESG
Ecosystems & Open Banking
Risk Management, Fraud & AML
Fintech Entrepreneurship & Investment
Here are three reasons to be part of Frankfurt Digital Finance 2022: a diverse list of world-class speakers, high-quality and inspiring content, unequalled networking opportunities,
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Frankfurt Digital Finance brings together the people and companies shaping the future of the finance industry. Broaden your network and share ideas with others in your field, meet your future business partners, or seek advice from leading experts, senior executives, entrepreneurs and investors in a familiar atmosphere.
At Frankfurt Digital Finance you really get your money's worth. Enjoy one day packed with high quality educational content allowing you to bring back valuable skills to your office. Watch and learn from a diverse list of select speakers across key industry branches through keynotes, panels and interactive workshops.
Our conference will give you plenty of opportunity to make new contacts and collect solid leads that convert into valuable business relationships. Engage with top executives from established European financial institutions, innovative technology companies and service providers in round tables and one-on-ones.
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Our aim is to connect the key players in the European Digital Finance ecosystem under one roof: corporates, start-ups, investors, academia, regulators and policy makers. We are proud that the first two editions of Frankfurt Digital Finance seem to have achieved just that. Read some of our past attendees' testimonies:
The conference offers a great mix of people to engage with. The audience is phenomenal from banks to young companies. It is a great place to share our vision and connect with new partners.
Erik Podzuweit Founder Scalable Capital
For us as a company from Finland, the conference is a great opportunity to meet decision makers from all the different financial institutions. You cannot miss that.
Antti Tarakamäki Co- Founder, Managing Partner of Bankify and Serial Entrepreneur
I have enjoyed the conference very much. It is very diverse, it gathers many different people, addresses many different topics. At ING we always try to to figure out new business models and look out for partners. So this is the perfect place to do this.
Laura Wirtz Head of Strategy, ING Germany
It is very important for us to network – not only with our peers but also with people from the wider community. Having a format like this really helps to foster that dialogue. It is very efficient because you do not have to set up 100 meetings, I like that.
Dr. Daniel Bartsch Founder & CEO creditshelf
Frankfurt Digital Finance is ideal for startups to meet the relevant players under one roof. We have had a number of startups from our accelerator and it was amazing to see how many contacts they made in one day – work that normally takes us 3 months. I encourage international startups to attend and present themselves.
Ram Shoham Founder & CEO Accelerator Frankfurt
It is important for young companies to come together with established players to create dialogue and a mutual understanding. For at the end of the day it is not fintech vs. traditional banks but partnerships of mutual benefit. This conference is the right form and the right format to have this kind of exchange.
Thomas Menzel CFO Share Now
Frankfurt Digital Finance is the first real community ecosystem- event in Frankfurt
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Frankfurt Digital Finance Conference will return as a live event next February.
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I know that you're already itching to get your hands on CBD Oil but please, hold your horses. Acting rashly will not do you any good. Although the use of CBD-based products is almost at the point of being accepted throughout the lovely country of Canada, there is no official decree yet. Let's just say that the new law approving the use of CBD is well on its way and we can expect it in the fall of 2018.
Hey, that's just a few months away so let's not be hasty now, capeesh?
Now that all of that's out (I wanted to get the most important detail out first, just in case you turn tail right before finishing the article), let us now proceed to discussing a more pressing question: Why is Canada getting CBD approved anyway? Well young misters and missus, allow me to guide you through the whole concept of CBD Oils – or CBD-based products, in general – one paragraph at a time.
Why on earth is Canada legalizing such products?
… are probably some questions running frantically inside your head right now. Again, please, hold your horses and let me finish the whole story. I'm not done yet.
Yes, CBD is from marijuana but it doesn't do any of the stuff your thinking. Ultimately, there's a pretty dim chance that it'll get someone "high," let alone "crazy." It's a completely harmless cannabinoid that has long been studied because of its medicinal properties. After years of research, CBD is now considered as a game-changer in the medical field. It has been found that CBD can be used on both humans and animals to alleviate – or even cure – health problems such as chronic pain, and in animals, even cancer.
How Is CBD Not Psychoactive?
Thing is, marijuana is a medicinal plant by nature. Getting people high isn't the only remarkable thing about it. THC, or Tetrahydrocannabinol, is the psychoactive compound present in Cannabis. This is the cannabinoid responsible for the high in the clouds behaviour people exhibit when they are under the influence of the plant. However, the moment you remove THC, what's left is a medicinal plant that may very well work miracles on ailed people. This is made possible through the technology we have nowadays.
If you do your research, you'll find out that marijuana has long been used for medicinal purposes. In fact, it was only used for medical purposes up until crazy, abusive people came and taught other people how to use the plant excessively. So really, cannabis is not guilty of the stigma surrounding marijuana now. It's the doing of abusive people which probably comes to no one's surprise. After all, humans did ruin a lot of good and natural things already but enough about that.
To be extra safe, the CBD used in (soon-to-be) commercialized products are derived from hemp – a less potent kind of cannabis that has the lowest THC levels. This is to make sure that even if in the slightest chance THC does get into any of the CBD products, it won't be strong enough to cause a significant psychoactive effect.
So, that's about it. I told you right from the start not to judge so fast. Canada is working on instating policies regarding the use of medical marijuana or CBD products because of the promising contributions it can provide to the medical industry. It is definitely not for the purpose of making marijuana smoking more rampant. Also, note that CBD products such as CBD oils and creams are to be legalized – not the use of weed. Lastly, don't forget that it's still prohibited at the moment.
If you are preparing to purchase them as soon as they come out however, why not start reading reviews, like this one https://cbdoilreviews.ca first. This should help you become super prepared for when they go on sale.