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George Floyd protests: Resources for online newsgathering, verification, protecting sources and colleagues
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How to use social media to report on the protests over police brutality and structural racism sweeping the world.
Social unrest is always hard to cover. These protests have been particularly difficult for Black journalists whose personal experiences with systemic racism are colliding with the degradation of the profession. First Draft strongly believes that Black lives matter, and that journalism is not a crime.
Social media has leveled the playing field of mass communication and, in some ways, helps make the protests sparked by the death of George Floyd possible. Mobile technology has shone a light on the treatment of Black people by police, allowed crimes to be documented, helped protesters to organize and shown the violent response from law enforcement to the world. Continued coverage of the protests is public-interest journalism at its most raw and many of those directly affected are broadcasting events in real time.
Finding newsworthy material online is relatively straightforward. Verifying it and then using it ethically is more difficult. This article will address all three elements, as well as tips for supporting yourself and your colleagues when covering a story.
Online newsgathering
Before we discuss the details of how to find newsworthy material online, it is important to recognize the impact and responsibilities of journalists and news organizations in using it.
Using eyewitness media from protests can identify both the individuals in the footage and specific social media accounts, potentially putting both in harm's way. Embedding posts in a news article online is essentially opening a window for readers onto that person's life. News organizations should apply the same guidelines around consent and protection of sources in the online world as they do offline, or risk endangering sources, damaging their own reputation, or attracting legal action.
Twitter is still the social network most people think of when it comes to news, and Tweetdeck is still the best tool for finding information on Twitter quickly.
The free-to-use dashboard lets users set up columns of searches, like lots of individual newsfeeds, then filter the results by things such as the level of engagement or media type.
To get the best results, we will need to fine-tune our search using a Boolean search string to look for specific keywords. Brainstorm some keywords witnesses or sources might use when tweeting about the event and combine them with the location. Add "me OR my OR I" if you are looking for people talking about their personal experience. Remember to use quote marks for phrases.
Then use AND and OR to separate out the different sections of the search. Use brackets to more clearly mark the different sections if necessary.
Here is an example you can copy and paste, filling in the relevant location keywords:
[location] AND (protest OR protesters OR protestors OR #blacklivesmatter OR police OR officer OR arrest* OR attack* OR charge OR shoot OR "pepper spray" OR mace OR curfew OR riot OR loot OR "rubber bullet*" OR "pepper ball" OR "tear gas" OR "far right" OR "far left" OR supremacist OR boogaloo OR antifa) AND (me OR my OR I OR we OR us OR our)
Read more: First Draft's Essential Guide to Newsgathering and Monitoring on the Social Web
If the search doesn't return results, it could be because there is a missing part of the search string, such as a solitary quote mark, or because it is too long. Tweak it until you get results and use filters to cut down on noise and irrelevant posts.
Twitter may be the easiest social media platform to search, but that doesn't mean it has all the relevant material. The vast majority of social media users are not on Twitter, so searches here will only be a small window into the true level of online activity about a particular issue.
In July 2019, Facebook effectively took a hammer to many of the newsgathering tools and techniques journalists and researchers had built up around the network. Almost a year later, the search options are limited.
People looking for information on the world's biggest social network can use its standard search functions, on the website or in the app, then filter the results. Open-source intelligence (Osint) communities discuss editing the URLs of Facebook searches for more refined searches but the social network is constantly changing, making it difficult to keep up.
Instagram is a bit more versatile. Searches on the app or website on specific hashtags will return results sorted algorithmically, but the online tool Wopita, formerly Picbabun, will show most recent results first. It will also show users associated with certain keywords or phrases, and any related hashtags.
Alternatively, there's CrowdTangle, a social media analytics tool owned by Facebook, which is free for journalists and researchers. Users can set up lists of public groups and pages to monitor and save searches of relevant keywords across Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit.
TikTok now has more than 800 million users worldwide, was the second-most downloaded app in 2019 and has been used widely by people involved in the protests.
You can search for hashtags, keywords, or accounts on the mobile app, and it will show you the results and other relevant hashtags, which can help in the search.
On desktop there is no such search function, so tools like OsintCombine's TikTok search can help for users and hashtags. Remember that TikTok hashtags can have emojis.
Also remember that with all kinds of online newsgathering, verifying newsworthy information is a crucial next step, and always treat contacts and sources with respect.
Whether it's coronavirus or protests, when covering emotionally charged stories we need to be emotional skeptics. Disinformation spreads rapidly, particularly when it appeals to our emotions, and those same emotions can make us subconsciously more likely to believe certain claims or footage.
Whether you're looking at a video, a tweet, or an image from a protest, First Draft recommends thinking in terms of the five basic checks anyone can perform. For more details, see First Draft's "Essential Guide to Verifying Online Information".
The first step in verification is finding where the video originated. A reverse image search is often the fastest way to ascertain whether an image or video has been used before in a different context.
The RevEye browser extension allows users to search multiple image databases for a match. InVid is an invaluable tool for analyzing and verifying videos.
Been seeing some fake photos circulating that appear to show US protesters asking China for help. Not sure who photoshopped them or why, but be careful and reverse image search on TinEye or Google before sharing protest photos. pic.twitter.com/GqYSWf4JlE
— Shelley Zhang (@shelzhang) June 1, 2020
If no other versions appear, see if the user will send you the original image or video through other means than social media. Exif data in the image file can corroborate what the source says about the circumstances in which it was taken — but that information is wiped when posted on the platforms.
Who is the source?
Look at the social media profile of the source for examples that would support the person's claims. Are there other pictures from the scene on the person's account? Does it make sense that the person would post the type of content you wish to verify? Contact the person directly before making any claims about their identity. In the case of protests, someone may wish to remain anonymous for safety reasons. (See the section below on ethical reporting.)
When was the picture or video captured?
Even before speaking to the source, look to the weather and time of day to establish whether the content passes basic common-sense checks. Remember that the main social media platforms have different ways of determining timestamps. Read more about this in First Draft's Essential Guide.
Where was it captured?
Now is the time to flex your observation skills. Look for recognizable landmarks, street names, or shop names to cross-reference the location with a mapping tool.
If details are difficult to make out, and with the knowledge that geotags can easily be manipulated, digging into the account that posted the content for clues can be the way forward. Did the person make note of their location in other posts? Does it make sense that the poster would have been present, or is there anything unusual about the account?
36. An anonymous account created today is sharing a fake photo claiming it's of the protests. It's hiding the replies that correctly say the image is from Designated Survivor.
Be careful folks, lots of this going around. pic.twitter.com/SXJivY2WG1
— Jane Lytvynenko 🤦🏽♀🤦🏽♀🤦🏽♀ (@JaneLytv) June 1, 2020
Why was it taken?
This can be the hardest question to answer, but it should still be top of mind throughout your verification. A reliable way to get a sense of why the content was captured is to speak directly with the source, but trying to glean more about their motivations from their account is possible. Perhaps they were simply a bystander, but you can still look at their account and other posts for potential motivations or affiliations that might influence their perspective on the scene.
Verification goes beyond just pictures and videos. Avoid amplifying claims that protests are subject to "outside agitators" — such as antifa, George Soros, white supremacists or Russian trolls — without hard evidence. Verify claims by law enforcement as you would any other statements.
For more on online verification, the recently published "Verification Handbook For Disinformation And Media Manipulation," edited by BuzzFeed News' Craig Silverman with contributions from experts, is filled with techniques for investigating social media accounts, platforms and content.
First Draft has collected a number of newsgathering and verification tools together in a dashboard for easy access. Screenshot by author.
Use it ethically
Gathering and distributing eyewitness media raises a range of ethical concerns.
For example, amplifying accounts or individuals in reporting can raise that person's profile and draw unwanted attention to them.
Before quoting from, linking to or embedding a post about the protests, consider the impact on the user and the people in a picture or video. Seek informed consent for the use of their content, directly from the person who posted it. Always ask whether and how a source would like to be credited, make sure they know the possible repercussions, and give the source the option not to be credited at all.
Being transparent about how you will use any material is also vital in building trust.
We need deep, meaningful coverage of the impact of racism on our communities and our nation. How newsrooms tell these stories matters profoundly, and doing it right means pushing back on some old journalism practices, norms and culture. Here are three resources to help. /1
— Josh Stearns (@jcstearns) June 1, 2020
Protests and surrounding events can be particularly volatile, so consider the emotional state and physical safety of contributors who are live streaming or posting. When communicating with members of the public in dangerous situations, journalists should urge them to stay safe, reads the Online News Association (ONA) Build Your Own Ethics Code project. "Sometimes it's best to wait until after the danger has passed." If they are potentially in immediate danger, consider waiting to contact them.
Particular sensitivity is required when the source or subjects featured in footage are from vulnerable communities. WITNESS Media Lab asks journalists to protect the anonymity of sources at risk for exposing abuse. This goes beyond not publishing the source's name — according to WITNESS, the journalist should also consider whether the footage contains metadata that pinpoints the source or their location, and whether the platform hosting the footage could reveal identifying details.
Finally, as with all reporting, providing context behind the events is crucial. Look beyond "riot porn": social movements and unrest build over time and manifest themselves in waves of visibility created by political opportunity.Marches don't get automatically organized, protests don't appear out of nowhere. The networks of support underlying mass mobilization are communities we need to report on and engage with before and after they take to the streets.
While covering a George Floyd-related story in Emeryville last weekend, some cops in riot gear thought I was a looter.
Law enforcement doesn't see enough black reporters on a daily basis. This is indicative of a much larger problem in the news business https://t.co/ogQsoDZ4RV
— Justin Phillips (@JustMrPhillips) June 4, 2020
Look after yourself and your colleagues
Monitoring around-the-clock events that involve scenes of violence and suffering can take a mental toll. Advice from First Draft's 2017 guide to journalism and vicarious trauma is still relevant today: Pace yourself so that distressing work is alternated with more positive experiences and take regular breaks when you are required to work with distressing material.
To reduce your exposure to the material to the strictly necessary, consider watching and listening to only what you need to complete the task at hand. Muting violent videos or adjusting your monitor to grayscale instead of color are a few ways of limiting the possibility of vicarious trauma from reporting.
Hey journalists! #CPJEmergencies' safety advisory on covering the U.S. protests over police violence outlines the risks journalists need to consider when covering the protests.
Please read, bookmark, and share.https://t.co/ngQVWvdAJt
— Committee to Protect Journalists (@pressfreedom) June 1, 2020
Checking in with colleagues regularly and exchanging updates about how your work is affecting you is one way of maintaining a sense of togetherness during stressful times, especially when many people are working from home.
"Social isolation is one of the risk factors for physiological distress, and social connection and collegial support is one of the most important resilience factors," Bruce Shapiro, executive director of the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, previously told First Draft, citing research into journalists covering traumatic events.
For managers and newsroom leaders, actively looking after your employees' mental well-being during this time is essential. Have regular check-ins with staff and stay alert for signs of vicarious trauma. Consider the volume and content of protest-related materials to which your team is exposed and ensure there is variety in their working week, with time periods where their duties do not involve interacting with distressing content.
Crucially, this also means letting go of "hyperproductivity" and encouraging switching off outside work. Be realistic about what output you expect your reports to produce, and focus their efforts on what is most achievable and valuable, Amnesty International's Crisis Evidence Lab head Sam Dubberley says. Let your employees know they don't need to be online around the clock and don't undermine that with your own working practices and habits. In fact, being a role model and sharing your own self-care tactics can help staff look after their own mental well-being.
Social unrest is always hard to cover. These protests have been particularly difficult for Black journalists whose personal experiences with systemic racism are colliding with the degradation of the profession. We recognize and empathize as a newsroom that Black lives matter, and that journalism is not a crime.
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The stock market may be in rebound mode, but the fund industry is wisely remaining cautious, waiting for another shoe to drop.
As Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz and former Pimco CEO, recently wrote on the Project Syndicate blog, many of the sources of recent volatility still persist, including policy fumbles and economic weakness in China and skepticism about global central banks' effectiveness. The market also lacks what El-Erian describes as "safety belts" that worked in the past, such as an oil cartel willing to cut production to stem sharp price declines, or patient investors willing to rush in when others flee.
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With all manner of macroeconomic events on the horizon, from the fate of oil prices to a referendum on Britain's membership in the European Union, money managers are stress-testing portfolios across a range of outcomes and analyzing the impact of liquidity on portfolios, says Rob Goldstein, BlackRock's chief operating officer.
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This morning my thoughts are scattered in bits and pieces on the floor.
I wish I was the 'yesterday me'. The yesterday version of myself felt so put together. I was the 'take-it-as-it comes girl', the 'I know who I am' girl. I was the confident girl who looked in the mirror and said I GOT THIS. Because I did.
Today appears the 'I'm fine' girl, the quiet girl who is in indescribable pain but will hide that behind a smile today, and keep going. She is fine. She's always fine.
Some days are easy, uncomplicated.
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Today the words don't come to me easily. I yawn, stretch, and I step over my feelings that are in bits and pieces on the floor. I think I will leave them there today.


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Here are some scenarios you might find yourself in during the transition period to help guide you back to Wanderland.
FULL SEASON TICKETED MEMBERS
Shannon and Beth are Foundation members and love going to every home game to support the Wanderers. They used to be part of a larger group at Pirtek Stadium and can't wait for Bankwest Stadium to be built, but nowadays it is just the two of them seated together at ANZ and Spotless. They renewed their membership for the 2018/19 season before the 31 October 2018 deadline.
Due to Shannon and Beth's foundation status, full-season membership and renewing before 31 October 2018, they will be placed in Seating Status 1 for the move to Bankwest Stadium. The club will allocate them seats based on membership category held and average length of consecutive years when compared to all members in that category.
Ian has been a member since the club's inception and holds Foundation status. His teenage son Michael joined the following season and sits beside him. In 2015, Ian's wife Mandy and young daughter Jessica also joined but have been unable to move seats next to Ian and Michael. They are hoping to all be seated together at Western Sydney Stadium.
As his two children are under 16 years old, Ian should form a family membership in order to group his family together. In the transition to Bankwest Stadium, the family will automatically be seated together unless stated otherwise.
Greg joined the Wanderers in 2014 and enjoys going to the football on his own whilst listening to the commentary on his headphones. He enjoys watching the games alone and does not have any family or friends that attend the match with him.
Greg will fall into Seating Status 1 as he is a full season ticketed member, therefore being prioritised over non-ticketed members, additional seating requests and new members. The club will allocate him a seat based on membership category held and length of consecutive years renewed when compared to all members in that category.
FULL SEASON TICKET MEMBERS WISHING TO ADD NEW MEMBERS
Nathan and Belinda signed up as full-season ticketed members for the Wanderers in the second season (2013/14) before having kids. Their daughter, Rebecca has been able to attend the matches for free as she is only three years old. Nathan and Belinda want to purchase a seat for Rebecca at Bankwest Stadium so they don't run into any issues when she does require seating.
Nathan and Belinda should add Rebecca to a family membership for the 2018/19 season before 31 October 2018 in order to have all three family members placed in Seat Status 1 for the transition to Bankwest Stadium. Alternatively, they can register Rebecca in the 2019/20 season; however, she will be placed into Seating Status 3 as a New Member. They will still be guaranteed seats together, though it will affect the family's allocated seating at Bankwest Stadium.
Matt has been a member for four years and would like to get a membership for his fiancé Gemma, now that the new stadium is built.
Gemma should become a member in the 2018/19 season before 31 October 2018 in order to be placed in Seating Status 1 for the 2019/20 season. Should she not wish to do so, Gemma can alternatively become a member in the 2019/20 season; however will fall into Seating Status 3. Matt and Gemma will still be guaranteed seating together, however Gemma will bring down the combined average length of membership for Matt and herself.
Vince was a Foundation member who did not renew his membership after the move to Sydney Olympic Park. However, he would like to renew his membership for Bankwest Stadium and would like to sit with Cindy and her group.
To minimise the impact Vince has on Cindy and her group's seating, he must renew his full season ticketed membership for the 2018/19 season to change from Seat Status 3 to Seat Status 1. This will place him in the same category as Cindy and her group, allowing them to raise his place within the queue with their Foundation status.
Bill and Nancy are massive football fans and took the opportunity to register with Western Sydney Wanderers in their inaugural season. They considered giving up their memberships during the Sydney Olympic Park transition but they did not want to lose their Foundation status or membership at Bankwest Stadium that is close to their house.
As Foundation members, Bill and Nancy meet the first of the guiding principles for the transition process; Loyalty. To recognise and reward this loyalty, they will be placed in Seating Status 1. Any new members joining for the 2019/20 season they wish to sit next to will be placed in Seating Category 3. Whilst it will be guaranteed that Bill and Nancy will be able to sit next to the new members, they will be of a lower priority due to the seating status of the new members.
Samantha is a Foundation member who sits with five of her friends that she has signed up over the years, each in separate seasons. Samantha would like to sit with her group in Bankwest Stadium.
As a Foundation member, Samantha will raise the average tenure of her friends by binding together in a group. This will also guarantee that they all remain together at Bankwest Stadium for the years to come.
YOUR "FOOTBALL FRIENDS"
The Clay and Futcher families met at the football during the Wanderers inaugural season. They have gotten to know each other over the years and enjoyed watching their children grow up together. They want to stay together at Bankwest Stadium and maintain the relationship that they have built watching the Wanderers together.
In order to ensure a group stays together, it is essential for a group to be formed and a Group Leader nominated. The Clay and Futcher families are able to form a group together, and the Group Leader will be the point of contact for the entire group and act on behalf of all other group members. It is suggested that all members in a group be made aware of and agree upon membership categories and seating locations before submitting a group. Larger groups should also be aware that due to the nature of the request, alternative locations to the original offer will be limited.
James and Louise attend the football with Belinda and Nathan. They are also now great friends with four other couples they met at the football and sit in the same section. James and Louise's daughter and son-in-law, Amelia and Patrick, sit on the other side of the stadium with their three children. They are hoping that the transition to Bankwest Stadium will provide an opportunity to all be seated together in one large group.
If the group wishes to be seated together, it is essential for a group to be formed and a Group Leader nominated. The Group Leader will be the point of contact for the entire group and act on behalf of all other group members. It is suggested that all members concerned be made aware of and agree upon membership categories and seating location requests before submitting a group. Larger groups should also be aware that due to the nature of the request, alternative locations to the original offer will be limited.
SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
Phil and Megan have been Wanderers members for five years. In 2016, Phil had a serious knee injury that required surgery and has had limited mobility since. To accommodate, they were moved to aisle seats on the lower tier to facilitate easier access for them to still enjoy the match. They would like to have a similar arrangement at Bankwest Stadium.
Phil and Megan should create a group and complete the corresponding section regarding special access requirements for Phil. All members requesting this access will be required to provide documentation in the form of a letter from their doctor outlining the considerations for their seating request. This situation will apply even if documentation has been provided in previous seasons. All other members included in the group will be allocated seats in accordance with the special access requirements. Due to the nature of the request, all offers will be final with no ability to move.
When the Wanderers moved to Sydney Olympic Park, Brad was able to gain a wheelchair spot and companion seat for his full-time carer, Janet. Brad never misses a game and is super excited about attending the new stadium.
Brad and Janet should create a group and complete the corresponding section regarding wheelchair and carer requirements on the group request form. Brad will be required to provide documentation in the form of a letter from his doctor outlining the considerations for his seating request, as well as a Companion Card. This situation will apply even if documentation has been provided in previous seasons. Once a suitable location has been allocated, a representative from the membership team will make contact to complete the request and ensure practical and enjoyable viewing at Bankwest Stadium.
CHANGING MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
Craig and Daniel are good friends that love watching The Wanderers together. In the last couple of years they have both started families and find it difficult to get to all 13 home games. They love the Wanderers and want to continue supporting the club, but can't commit their time at this stage of their lives.
Craig and Daniel can downgrade to a Flexi Membership for the 2019/20 season. A White & Black 3 Match or 5 Match may suit their needs. These are general admission seats (GA) and give both members a range of seats to choose from each game. Craig and Daniel have the option of bringing their children and partners along by purchasing game day general admission ticket, while still able to be seated together. This keep their membership both flexible and affordable for their young families, as well as maintaining membership status with the Wanderers.
Andy and Winnie have been White & Black General Admission members for three years and would like to take advantage of the stadium move by upgrading to reserved seating for the 2019/20 season. They are happy to incur the extra cost and really want to experience Bankwest Stadium to the fullest.
Andy and Winnie must be aware that if they want to guarantee a better seat in an upgraded section when the stadium move occurs, they must upgrade for the 2018/19 season. If they choose to wait for the 2019/20 season, availability within reserved seating categories could leave them behind as existing Red and/or Black members will receive priority as per the Seating Transition Principles' outlined.
Michelle owns a Supporter membership and has been waiting for Bankwest Stadium to be built before upgrading to a ticketed membership. She would like to sit with Damien and his family who have held reserved seats for three years.
As a supporter member, Michelle will have Seat Status 2 in the transition to Bankwest Stadium. She is still guaranteed seating next to Damien's family, however being in Seat Status 2, this will impact their position in queue for seat allocation. To prevent this, Michelle should purchase the same category membership as Damien's family in order to boost their position in the seat allocation process.
Brendan and Maria are Foundation members that have sat together in the Black category since the inaugural season. For the move to Bankwest Stadium, they would like to upgrade to prime seating in the Red category.
Brendan and Maria will remain in Seat Status 1 whether or not they upgrade to the Red Category for the 2018/19 season. However, current Red members will have allocation for Red category seats before Black members. If Brendan and Maria do choose to upgrade to the Red category prior to October 31 2018, they will increase their position in queue to be allocated prime Red category seating at Bankwest Stadium.

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«The Climate Changers» is a short documentary about civil society engagement during the historic climate conference (COP 21) in Paris in December 2015. Journalist Samuel Schlaefli and filmmaker Esther Petsche joined activists and visited them in their ateliers, in cultural centres, hostels and on the streets to document their fight for climate justice. They met with climate disaster victims, youth delegates from Africa and China, indigenous people, street performers from Sweden and anti fracking campaigners from the US. They attended panels with the author and activist Naomi Klein, met with ex chief climate negotiator of the Philippines, Jeb Sano, and elaborated the role of the arts in creating an alternative narrative to an unsustainable lifestyle with artist and initiator of «ArtCOP21» David Buckland. The film culminates in the «red lines» climate march on 12.12.2015 near the Tour d`Eiffel with thousands of participants. The mobilisation in Paris showed: The fight against climate change has evolved into a full grown global grassroots movement that unites people with all kinds of different backgrounds and motivations. No longer are those global citizens willing to wait for solutions by their national leaders. They take the streets to promote their vision of a more just, a more peaceful and sustainable world.
Samuel Schlaefli (1979) works as a freelance journalist in Switzerland. He has studied journalism and sociology in Basel, Winterthur, Hamburg and La Réunion. He has over 10 years of experience in working for newspapers, magazines and online media. As a freelance journalist he has focused on environmental and social topics as well as on urban development. He has worked for GEO, Greenpeace, ETH Zürich, TagesWoche, OurWorld 2.0, Globetrotter and Transhelvetica. He has reported from Switzerland, France, the Indian Ocean, Ethiopia, South Africa, USA and the Middle East.
Esther Petsche (1973) works as a freelance graphic designer and filmmaker in Switzerland. After studying fashion design at the academy of arts in Germany she worked as an costume assistant at the Zurich Opera under the guidance of Robert Wilson. As a cultural manager for the «Unternehmen Mitte», a cultural space in the heart of Basel, she was responsible for the design and production of exhibitions, lectures and the overall public image of the house. During her 9 years as the responsible for the program, Esther and Samuel have collaborated several times for exhibitions and presentations at «Unternehmen Mitte». Nowadays Esther focuses on cutting, producing and directing films on environment and nature.
The sum of many small steps leading to changes. In the negatively and the positively.


Sequestered away at the end of an impressive ⅛th of a mile long tree-lined driveway resides your new residence. Hockley Place emanates opulence and elegance in equal measures in both architectural terms and in bespoke interior design. Built in the 1930s particular care was applied to its orientation offering full 360° vistas of the equally unequivocal stunning 8 acre 'country park' setting it resides within, acquiring amongst others a gorgeous Wellingtonia Sequoia tree specimen, plus the secluded outdoor swimming pool.
This idyllic rural location to the southern aspect of Frating village offers sublime peace and tranquillity, whilst you are only 5 miles from the historic town of Colchester with its 'café culture' and inclusion of exclusive 'boutique' shops, and prized independent schooling to include Holmwood House and St. Mary's, plus the highly regarded Colchester Royal Grammar School. For those with regular international business/lifestyle travel requirements Stansted Airport is only one hour away and Harwich International Port is within half an hours drive.
Upon viewing the gated entranceway flanked by brick pillars you know you have arrived to take the impressive ⅛th of a mile tree-lined driveway bringing you to this beautifully sequestered property. On arrival you will pass between white pillared columns where the lovely fountain turning circle comes into view, this scene wonderfully lit up by night.
The grand bespoke extended build emanating before you is reflected throughout in the interior architecture, exquisite bespoke joinery, extensive use of oak panelling and marble, selective use of underfloor heating, and high specification design features.
Radiating off the main 42ft reception hall are three striking principal reception rooms. All benefiting from impressive exquisite style to include the grandeur of high ceilings with decorative ceiling roses, with beautiful attention to detail in the joinery and lovely mock beam work within the dining room with a wood burner in the inglenook fireplace – perfect for those family occasions and business entertaining. And all exemplified via the south facing perspective with glorious views out over the rear grounds. The reception/TV room in particular conjoining the two by opening wide the French doors out onto the extensive terrace and to stunning far reaching scenes.
There are four further reception rooms, three of which are located off a later extension offering the option as a self-contained annexe should you presently or at a later date require one. These rooms currently include a beautifully designed library room for those with a scholarly interest – and you simply must take a few minutes to admire all the detailing especially the oak wall panelling and illuminated shelving, now cast your eyes heavenly to see the wonderful inset ceiling decorated with fine plaster cherubs. There is also a large games/hobby room, and a pivotal room for a property of this calibre – the study, plus there is a cloakroom. The remaining reception room is off the kitchen and ideal, like at present, as a children's playroom.
The kitchen/breakfast room is of stunning bespoke modern design incorporating an extensive centre island topped with cool curved granite lightly imbued with a raspberry hue, and the pièce de résistance is the classic Aga – inspiring culinary aficionados. Sit up to the centre island with that first refreshing morning cup of tea, or coffee if that is your preference, and take a look out the window to your left and enjoy serene elongated views all the way along your tree-lined driveway. Leading in-turn from here practicality is at hand in the form of a utility room, third ground floor cloakroom, and the boiler room. Plus it is the location of the aforementioned reception/play room.
Glide up the graceful turning stairway to discover the second level of luxury here at Hockley Place, arriving first at the majestic gallery landing with its refined curved balustrade. Time to explore your new sumptuous principal suite. If you feel immediately drawn over to the windows you may be forgiven for the promises they hold of stunning elevated scenes over the grounds. Try and tear yourself away and walk into your beautifully crafted dressing room. Every lady's dream! And perfect to emerge into after having indulged ones senses under the streaming shower in the adjoining en-suite.
Why not offer up this little slice of sanctuary, with luxurious en-suite shower room and dressing room, to your guests. Although they may find an excuse to stay awhile. An equally attractive proposition, one might imagine, may come from that increasingly independent teen!
This serene eight acre setting is the perfect backdrop for taking a leisurely stroll and finding a shaded area to spread your blanket on the ground and enjoy a few civilized hours picnicking with close friends and family, followed by a game of croquet with soft summer breezes echoing the sounds of mallet on ball.
The hidden gem in question is a secure and secluded outdoor swimming pool. Plenty of fun and laughter will ring in the air when everyone is gathered around here for fabulous summer 'pool parties'.
As the sky turns a dusky pink retire to the terrace, where some of your guests may have already wandered to spend the day sunbathing with that refreshing iced tea in hand. And when dusk finally descends turn on your outdoor coloured mood lighting, light some candles, then break out the Champagne in celebration of your lifestyle.
Frating is a small village in the Tendring district of Essex situated five miles to the east of the Historic town of Colchester.


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package com.futureprocessing.wsiln.mapreduce;

import com.futureprocessing.wsiln.mapreduce.map.MappingType;
import com.futureprocessing.wsiln.mapreduce.map.RelationKey;
import org.apache.hadoop.io.IntWritable;
import org.apache.hadoop.io.Text;
import org.apache.hadoop.mrunit.mapreduce.ReduceDriver;
import org.junit.Test;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.List;

public class TechnologiesReducerTest {

    @Test
    public void shouldCountTechnologies() throws IOException {
        //given
        List<MappingType> input = Arrays.asList(MappingType.POST, MappingType.TAG);

        //when
        new ReduceDriver<RelationKey, MappingType, Text, IntWritable>()
                .withReducer(new TechnologiesReducer())
                .withInput(new RelationKey("java", "spring"), input)

                        //then
                .withOutput(new Text("java\tspring"), new IntWritable(2))
                .runTest();
    }

    @Test
    public void shouldNotCountNotPopularTechnologies() throws IOException {
        //given
        List<MappingType> input = Arrays.asList(MappingType.TAG);

        //when
        new ReduceDriver<RelationKey, MappingType, Text, IntWritable>()
                .withReducer(new TechnologiesReducer())
                .withInput(new RelationKey("java", "spring"), input)
                .runTest();
    }

    @Test
    public void shouldNotCountIfNotExistInTags() throws IOException {
        List<MappingType> input = Arrays.asList(MappingType.POST, MappingType.POST, MappingType.POST, MappingType.POST, MappingType.POST);

        //when
        new ReduceDriver<RelationKey, MappingType, Text, IntWritable>()
                .withReducer(new TechnologiesReducer())
                .withInput(new RelationKey("java", "spring"), input)
                        //then
                .runTest();

    }

    @Test
    public void shouldNotCountIfRelationKeyIsIncorrect() throws IOException {
        //given
        List<MappingType> input = Arrays.asList(MappingType.POST, MappingType.TAG);

        //when
        new ReduceDriver<RelationKey, MappingType, Text, IntWritable>()
                .withReducer(new TechnologiesReducer())
                .withInput(new RelationKey("java", "\t"), input)
                .runTest();
    }
}

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Q: Using replace string function in QGIS Field Calculator Within an attribute table, I'm trying to replace one string with another using the replace function.  As an example, there are a number of features whose field "NAME" contains the string '(B)' and I'm wanting to replace this with the word 'County'. I'm selecting the 'update existing field' checkbox and using the following expression
 replace('(B)', '(B)', 'County')

The end result is that the field "NAME" for every feature is replaced by 'County' irrespective of whether or not the field "NAME" originally contained the string '(B)'.

A: Firstly, open the Field Calculator and select the replace function from the string option like the following picture:

Secondly, tells QGIS to replace the replace ("Field Name", '(B)', 'Country'). For example in this case
replace("MES_TIP", 'T', 'Rock')

Thirdly, please choose the output field type: text(string), and then determine the field name

A: replace( '(B)','(B)','County')

tells QGIS to replace the '(B)' in '(B)' with 'Country'.
You want
replace("Name",'(B)','Country')

= replace the '(B)' in "Name" with 'Country'.
Note that the double quotes indicate a field name while the single quotes refer to a static string. These are not interchangeable.

A: The proper syntax is:
replace([field_name], '(B)', 'Country')

A: The interface looks a little different now and you have to select the column from the menu in the drop-down on the left-abc name
I also noted that words in the single quotations have to be exact including no extra spaces. (which stumped me briefly)
I was replacing the word Road with Rd. in this example.
replace("name", 'Road', 'Rd.')

Press Update Filtered to make the change. It can take a while...as this OSM file did.
Filtering out a huge table would help speed up the replacement process.

A: There is also a small plugin available now, which wraps regex_replace in a small GUI:
Field find/replace

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So the time had come for my World Para Championships volunteer adventure, having originally applied in October 2016 and attended an interview in February 2017 and a training day in June. Having collected my lovely pink uniform on the Saturday morning I was sitting on the Olympic Park awaiting my shift starting at 2pm. I was feeling a little bit like a school boy heading into the high school for the first time, with lots of questions running through my head: Where is workforce check in? How far is the meeting point for Hero Village? What activities will I be doing?
On the first day I was placed in one of the activity 'pods' for the day, there was a selection of 8 activity pods in the gazebos and an athletics track and field event area for youngsters and as it turns out the not so young who have competitive streak. On Saturday I was in the reaction wall activity which was a 40 challenge to cover as many lights as possible. The lights where at a range of heights which would become a challenge for the younger participants who would need support.
It was very surprising how quickly you can learn a sequential light pattern when you are encouraging partipants to have a go at the activities and encouraging them to look out for some of the key athletes that evening. As some of the participants where coming to have a go at the activities I was also helping by covering the lights at the top of the system. One of the best parts of the activities through the whole week was the reactions to the scores and the competitive nature coming out in all of the participants from the 3 and 4 year olds up to the parents and grandparents wanting to beat a friends or family members score.
After five and a half hours in the marquee I was given a break for my evening meal. While not intentionally done all volunteers where in the same role all day on the first shift and this was one of the issues over the first couple of days was the availability of extra volunteers to offer breaks and the timing of breaks, this was quickly ironed out after a couple of days but I had started to get cabin fever on the first day. This was not helped by temperatures of 25'C for most of the afternoon.
The best reaction on the Saturday came from one of the parents of young participant who must have been around 5 or 6 and his mum had indicated that he was visually impaired an may need some assistance. However apart from the two lights at the top which he could not reach he was fantastic at reacting to the lights and covering them. His final score was 31 on the reaction wall which was a very respectable score with the highest on the day being 47. The child then jumped for joy as he heard his score and his mum became very emotional watching him do the activity.
Sunday followed a similar pattern with the activity for the day being the Star Balance activity, which again was a light based game using one leg to stand on and follow the sequence on the lights, again the competitive side of every participant comes out. I am fairly sure I may have broken one couple up when the female beat the gentleman and therefore won their little competition, the male stormed out leaving the female jumping for joy in my marquee.
ICE Cream is the savour.
After the chaos of two extremely busy days in the Hero Village activation zone came the relative calm of Monday that was until the school groups headed our way. As part of the Legacy from London 2012 the organisers wanted to encourage as many people as possible to experience para sport this resulted in 45,000 school children attending on Monday and Tuesday morning sessions. I had experienced the noise in the stadium from the school children on the Monday morning, however the ques where long and winding for the activity zones in the hero village.
Throwing challenge would be my home on Monday and Tuesday which was a simple throwing competition to the sequence of the lights from a seated position, again some of the participants not only surprised me but surprised parents and siblings with the throwing accuracy and consistency, scores ranged from 9 up to 23. Adam Hills (from The Last Leg) came around the hero village on Tuesday afternoon and I had a chat to him explaining everything that was going on in the village and that the activities where all free. Which he was delighted to hear and stated he would be bringing his Children later in the week to soak up the atmosphere despite the rain.
After the post morning session rush which seemed to last for hours I was met by one of the workers on site with what would become my savour of the week free ice cream. Strawberries and clotted cream is now high up on my favourite flavours list.
Wednesday afternoons where quieter sessions that the weekend had been due to there only being an afternoon session however after being allocated a role in the sponsors area for the day. I was let loose on the park and headed towards the bridge 1 entrance which was the main walk way from the Westfield shopping centre to advise people where Hero Village was and what was going on. This was a very enjoyable hour talking to all the people walking around the park including some of the athletes who were heading towards the medal ceremony to collect their medals from the night before. Because the afternoon volunteers had not as yet arrived myself and another volunteer from the Hero Village became the information point for all the spectators and athletes in and around the area.
The rest of the afternoon was spent in the sponsor's area handing out clappers and flags in the village which was lots of fun and was a chance to welcome all the spectators to the area and explain all the area's.
Thursday was my only day off from volunteering and it also happened to be Stephen Millers competition day. What an experience it was to be in the stadium with Stephen's family and friends as part of Team Miller and see him win a Bronze medal at his seventh World Championships. I must admit even I was a nervous wreck before the competition I really don't know how Rachel and Roz have coped for so many years.
Friday and Saturday's role allocations where in the wheelchair area where participants could experience an assault course based on the daily troubles someone in a wheelchair could experience. The course included a tilting ramp, a ramped path, a door frame, slalom, a mixed textured ramp, and a dropped curb. For many of the participants this was their first time in a wheelchair and it was really nice to see them start to appreciate the challenges and difficulties they have while using a chair.
Sunday was a similar damp morning which did not get off to the best start with the first three trains I could get all being cancelled, however on the train I was able to get on there was a family that had seen the uniform (it is hard to miss) and came over and said 'are you travelling to Stratford?' When chatting to them I found out that my early morning call or 6.30 am was nothing compared to their 4.45 am alarms and they had already been travelling on a bus for an hour and a half before the train issues.
I managed to get in touch with the volunteers and inform them that I was going to be late and was allocated a floating role for my final shift between the sponsor area and the wheelchair zone.
Despite the rain and blistering temperatures all of the spectators and people walking around the village where smiling and happy to be at such an event and where looking forward to seeing the Para Athletics. It is a testament to the athletes and the increase in the profile of the Athletes that people who coming in all week and talking about the athletes including, Jason Smith, Stef Reid, Johnny Peacock and Stephen Miller (yes someone did ask when Stephen was competing) all being household names. It was great as a volunteer to see all the children celebrating their achievements with the Richard Whitehead 'Guns'.
The experience as a volunteer was fantastic from the interaction with the spectators young and old, the athletes and guest who were in and around the Hero Village and then the fellow 'Runners' in the Hero Village and around London as a whole who are all fantastic and friendly. An experience I will never forget and will defiantly look forward to repeating at the upcoming IAAF World Championships.


Summer is coming, holidays, music festivals, dinners outside and beach days too. And as every year, the most expected moment of the season has arrived: start looking for summer inspiration looks! This time the influencers Alex Rivière and Paula Nata surprised us making a really nice editorial in an idyllic town, Peratallada (Girona). We loved it, so we want to share it with you!
Here you have some of the outfits they made with items of our last collection SS17.
They are ideal for enjoying the summer time!


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Singing Our Way to Freedom Ft. Dolores Huerta hosted by USHLI
by Jasmine Pantoja | Feb 10, 2021 | Events
Join us on Feb 19th at 2:30 pm CT in Observing & Reflecting on the Award-Winning Documentary, Singing Our Way to Freedom.
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The late legendary leader, Cesar E. Chavez, said Ramon "Chunky" Sanchez was his favorite musician. Whenever Cesar Chavez was planning a major march, he would ask Chunky to join him. This is a documentary of the life and times of a celebrated national treasure. Dolores Huerta and Dr. Jose Angel Gutierrez, two of the most prominent voices today on the struggle that began decades ago, and the documentary's producer, Paul Espinosa, will discuss this story about one of the most critical times in Latino history.
About USHLI
USHLI is an award-winning Chicago-based national non-profit, non-partisan, tax-exempt organization. Since 1982, USHLI has registered 2.3 million new voters; published 425 reports on Latino demographics and the Almanac of Latino Politics; sponsored 38 national conferences, each attended by leaders from 40 states; trained over 1.1 million present and future leaders; and awarded over $1.3 million in scholarships and internships.


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ICS invests €250k in broker system
11 Mar 200357 Views
ICS Building Society has invested €250,000 in a new system that allows mortgage brokers to submit applications through a secure internet channel and ensure credit decisions within 24 hours.
The development, which represents a first for both the Irish and the European financial services industries, is called ICS4Brokers and was developed by ICS over a 12-month period in conjunction with internet security specialists Hush Communications.
"We estimate that the turnaround time for a broker processing an ICS mortgage will be three days less than for any other provider in the Irish market," says Jackie Gilmore, product development and distribution manager at ICS.
ICS4Brokers responds to a recognised need in the financial intermediary market for a faster turnaround of applications. The building society estimates that the time it takes for a broker to revert to a client with approval will be reduced from an average of four days to 24 hours.
ICS will provide brokers with on-site training so they will have the ability to file and track applications on the system as well as submit information and receive decisions outside normal business hours.
The ICS4Brokers system was piloted with a group of 20 brokers over the past five months and since then it has been rolled out to over 80 brokers across the country. The building society estimates that some 500 brokers nationwide will avail of the service, the cost of which will be borne by ICS.
The president of the Irish Mortgage Advisers Federation (IMAF), Michael Dowling, said that the system recognised the need to improve the speed of delivery of mortgage decisions. "There is no doubt that the mortgage transaction as it currently stands is a very paper-based one. IMAF wants technology-based solutions to work and we fully support what ICS4Brokers will achieve," Dowling said.
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Iran sanctions update: the new regulation
The new Regulation No 961/2010 (the "Regulation"), which applies to business done in whole or in part within the EU, and also to those based in the EU, is wide-ranging and impacts on the business operations of buyers, sellers and transporters of goods, as well as related industries (e.g. brokers, financial institutions, insurers and reinsurers).
As well as a freeze of funds and resources of restricted persons, and prohibitions on trade in restricted materials, there are prohibitions which affect those who enter into investments or joint ventures with Iranian enterprises or make or receive funds from entities in Iran. Of particular interest to the shipping community are (i) the prohibition (with some important derogations) on the provision of insurance to the Government of Iran and Iranian nationals and (ii) the prohibitions affecting IRISL, including cargoes on board vessels which are owned or chartered by IRISL and related companies, and which are in ports of Member States.
The European Union sanctions regime against Iranian entities was initially contained in Council Regulation No. 423/2007 of 19 April 2007. This regime was broadened with the publication of Council Regulation No. 668/2010 on 26 July 2010 which amended parts of the earlier regulation. On the same day, the Council of the European Union (the "Council") also adopted Decision 2010/413/CFSP, which contained wide ranging measures in the areas of trade, financial services, energy, transport and asset freezing. The Decision stated that further implementing measures would have to be taken in order to give it full effect.
As a result, on 31 August 2010, the Council began the implementation process by publishing a proposal for a new Council Regulation.
Regulation No 961/2010
The Regulation was published on 27 October 2010. The Regulation gives effect to the EU sanctions in one consolidated regime, and repeals the previous Regulation No 423/2007. The Regulation confirms all of the restrictive measures taken against Iran since 2007 and provides for additional measures in order to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 1929 (2010).
The restrictive measures contained within the Regulation comprise in particular:
additional restrictions on trade in dual-use goods and technology and equipment which might be used for internal repression;
restrictions on trade in key equipment for, and on investment in, the Iranian oil and gas industry;
restrictions on Iranian investment in the uranium mining and nuclear industry;
restrictions on transfers of funds to and from Iran;
restrictions concerning the Iranian banking sector;
restrictions on Iran's access to the insurance and bonds markets of the EU; and
restrictions on providing certain services to Iranian ships and cargo aircraft.
The Regulation also provides for additional categories of persons to be made subject to the freezing of funds and economic resources. This includes a provision prohibiting the loading and unloading of cargoes on and from vessels owned or chartered by the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines ("IRISL"). However, the Regulation provides that the obligation to freeze economic resources of designated entities of IRISL does not mean that vessels owned by such entities or cargoes (belonging to third parties) carried by such vessels need to be impounded or detained.
The Regulation has direct effect in all Member States of the EU, and applies:
within the territory of the EU;
to any aircraft or vessel under a Member State's jurisdiction;
to any national of a Member State, wherever they are located;
to any person, body or entity incorporated or constituted under the law of a Member State; and
to any legal person, body or entity in respect of any business done in whole or in part within the EU.
The Regulation applies to buyers, sellers and transporters of goods, as well as brokers (as defined), financial institutions, insurers and reinsurers.
Goods, technology and identified persons and entities
The provisions of the Regulation make reference to specific categories of goods and technology, details of which are found in the annexes to the Regulation. Trade in these items is generally prohibited (although it is possible to seek authorisation in the case of goods within Annex IV).
Annexes I, II, III and IV identify prohibited goods and technology which, in broad terms, may be used in Iran's nuclear and arms industries, including dual use items, as well as equipment which might be used for internal repression.
Annex VI contains a list of key equipment used in the oil and gas industry. Annexes VII and VIII contain lists of identified persons, entities and bodies to which the provisions of certain articles apply. Annex IX contains a list of specific credit and financial institutions to which the Regulation applies.
Export and import restrictions
The Regulation includes a prohibition on the direct or indirect sale, supply, transfer or export to any person or entity in, or for use in, Iran, or to an Iranian entity, certain goods, technology or equipment which are set out in the annexes. This prohibition applies whether or not such goods, technology or equipment originates within the EU. This specifically includes goods and technology which could contribute to Iran's enrichment-related, reprocessing or heavy-water-related activities, or to the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems, or to the pursuit of activities about which the IAEA has expressed concerns.
The Regulation allows for Member States to grant authorisation for certain goods contained within Annex IV to be sold, supplied, transferred or exported to any Iranian entity, provided that such authorisation is granted within strict parameters as set out in the Regulation.
It is further prohibited to purchase, import or transport the specific goods and technology set out in Annexes I to III from Iran, whether or not the item in question originates in Iran.
The Regulation prohibits the provision of technical assistance, whether directly or indirectly, to entities in Iran in relation to specific goods and technology and to equipment which might be used for internal repression.
There is a specific prohibition on the sale, supply, transfer or export of specific goods and technology used in the oil and gas industry to any entity in, or for use in, Iran, if that entity is engaged in any of the following activities:
exploration of crude oil and natural gas;
production of crude oil and natural gas;
refining; and
liquefaction of natural gas.
It is also prohibited to provide technical assistance or brokering services related to specific goods and technology used in the oil and gas industry, or related to the manufacture of such goods and technology, to an entity in, or for use in, Iran if that entity is involved in any of the activities mentioned above. Finally, it is prohibited to enter into any cooperation (which is widely defined) with any Iranian entity engaged in the transmission of natural gas.
There are certain exceptions to these prohibitions where the provision of goods, technology or assistance relates to a trade contract concluded before 26 July 2010 and where certain conditions are met.
Restrictions on financing of certain enterprises
The Regulation prohibits the granting of any financial loan to, the acquisition of a participation in, or the creation of a joint venture with any Iranian entity which is engaged in the manufacture of specified goods or technology, the manufacture of equipment which might be used for internal repression or the exploration of crude oil and natural gas, the refining of fuels or the liquefaction of natural gas. Production of crude oil and natural gas includes bulk gas transmission services for the purpose of transit or delivery to directly interconnected grids.
There is provision for the competent authorities of Member States to grant authorisation for the making of investments in relation to goods specified in Annex IV. However, such authorisation cannot be made where the investment might contribute to Iran's enrichment-related, reprocessing or heavy water-related activities, the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems or the pursuit of other activities about which the IAEA has expressed concerns.
It is specifically prohibited to accept or approve that an investment be made by an Iranian enterprise or by a person or entity in Iran, in an enterprise engaged in the following activities:
uranium mining;
uranium enrichment and reprocessing of uranium;
the manufacture of certain goods and technology.
Freezing of funds and economic resources
All funds and economic resources which belong to or are owned, held or controlled by the specific bodies listed in Annexes VII and VIII, are to be frozen, and no funds or resources are permitted to be made available for the benefit of these specific people and entities. The prohibition extends to persons and entities who are not specifically indentified, but who are engaged in, directly associated with or provide support for Iran's nuclear activities or the development of nuclear weapon facilities.
The Regulation specifically provides for the freezing of funds and economic resources of IRISL and of designated entities owned or controlled by IRISL. Pursuant to this obligation, it is specifically prohibited to load and unload cargoes on and from vessels owned or chartered by IRISL or by such entities in ports of EU Member States. This prohibition does not, however, prevent the execution of a contract concluded before the entry into force of the Regulation. The obligation to freeze the funds and economic resources of IRISL and specific entities owned by IRISL does not require vessels owned by such entities to be impounded or detained.
Member States are permitted to authorise the release of frozen funds in certain narrow circumstances as set out in the Regulation; these circumstances include the release of funds necessary to satisfy the basic needs of the specific people listed in the annexes and their dependent family members.
Financial or credit institutions are permitted to credit frozen accounts with funds transferred to them, provided that the additional funds are also frozen on receipt. In such a situation, the financial institution is under an obligation to inform the competent authority of the relevant Member State.
Restrictions on transfers of funds and on financial services
The Regulation sets out specific provisions concerning the transfer of funds to Iranian entities. Transfers on transactions regarding foodstuffs, healthcare, medical equipment or for humanitarian purposes can be carried out without prior authorisation, as can all other transactions below EUR 40,000; any transactions within these categories should be notified in writing to the competent authorities of the relevant Member State if it is above EUR 10,000. Transactions above EUR 40,000 require prior authorisation from the competent authority of the relevant Member State. Such authorisation is to be given unless the authority has reasonable grounds to believe that the transaction would contribute to:
Iran's enrichment-related, reprocessing or heavy water-related activities;
the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems by Iran;
the pursuit by Iran of activities about which the IAEA has expressed concerns; or
prohibited activities relating to the exploration or production of crude oil and natural gas, or refining or liquefaction of natural gas.
Credit and financial institutions are required to exercise particular vigilance over their accounts and in meeting their obligations relating to money laundering and financing of terrorism. There are prohibitions on opening bank accounts with financial institutions domiciled in Iran, establishing correspondent banking relationships with financial institutions in Iran, opening representative offices in Iran and establishing joint ventures with financial institutions in Iran.
The Regulation specifically prohibits the sale or purchase of public bonds issued after 26 July 2010 to specified categories of people, including Iran or its Government and public bodies, and credit or financial institutions domiciled in Iran (including the Central Bank of Iran).
It is prohibited to provide insurance or re-insurance to the Government of Iran and its public bodies, an Iranian person or entity (other than a natural person), or a person acting on behalf of or at the direction of either of these groups. However, this does not prevent the provision of insurance to the owner of a vessel which is chartered to the Government of Iran and its public bodies, or to an Iranian person or entity, which is not listed in the annexes. It also does not prevent the provision of compulsory or third party insurance to Iranian persons or entities based in the EU. Further, a person is not considered to act at the direction of a body where that direction is for the purposes of docking, loading, unloading or safe transit of a vessel temporarily in Iranian waters.
The extension or renewal of insurance contracts entered into prior to the entry into force of the Regulation is prohibited, but the Regulation does not prohibit compliance with agreements concluded before that date.
Restrictions on transport
When goods are brought into or leave the customs territory of the EU from or to Iran, all pre-arrival and pre-departure information is to be submitted to the customs authority of the relevant Member State. Further, the person responsible for submitting the information is under an obligation to declare whether the goods are covered by the Regulation or by the Common Military List of the EU. If the customs authority has reason to believe that prohibited goods are being carried, they are obliged to inspect the cargo.
Member States are prohibited from providing services to vessels or cargo aircraft owned or controlled by an Iranian person or entity where the pre-arrival or pre-departure information gives the relevant customs authority reason to believe that the vessel or aircraft is carrying goods whose supply, sale, transfer or export is prohibited under the Regulation. These restrictions apply until such time as the cargo has been inspected and, if necessary, seized or disposed of.
The individual Member States are responsible for enforcing the Regulation and are required to lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the Regulation which are "effective, proportionate and dissuasive". The Regulation "respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and notably the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial, the right to property and the right to protection of personal data" and the Member States are required to enforce the Regulation in accordance with those rights.
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Going into her seventh album, Sia Furler wanted to try "an experiment." She would record self-written tracks already pitched to—but overlooked by—A-listers. "I feel like they're hits, but nobody wanted them," she said. She was right. This Is Acting dives headfirst into pop's waters, but its bold and beguiling songs retain their author's earthy edge. Sia's cathartic voice is, as usual, the star—"Alive" and "House on Fire" pulverize all before them, the big-night-out anthem "Cheap Thrills" is a ton of fun, and "Reaper" (a Kanye West cowrite) is the sort of midtempo empowerment jam only she can nail so triumphantly.
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Tailgate Guys, known for high-end hospitality offerings in the college football arena, is expanding into Major League Baseball through a partnership with the Texas Rangers. This marks a new direction for the company as it grows to manage hospitality for the Arlington-based team.
Tailgate Guys will offer Rangers' fans an innovative and exciting way to enjoy America's pastime. Offerings will consist of premium hospitality options and turnkey tailgate packages to include tents, tables, chairs, TVs, and catering services. This new addition is sure to enhance the game day experience with turnkey tailgating in Arlington.
After announcing a multi-year partnership with the Allstate Sugar Bowl as the bowl's official hospitality partner earlier this year, Tailgate Guys is making moves to expand into additional areas of hospitality within the athletics and entertainment space. Rangers fans can expect multiple options for hospitality and pre-game options that will heighten the game experience.
The tailgate packages are available for purchase beginning immediately. For more information, please call 972-RANGERS or visit texasrangers.com/tailgate. Tailgate Guys, founded in 2009, works with athletic entities across the county.
Tailgate Guys has set the standard for the athletic hospitality and tailgate service industry. Tailgate Guys is committed to providing outstanding attention to detail to all partners and guests. For more information on Tailgate Guys visit www.tailgateguys.com.


The Category-5 storm is logging 200 mile-per-hour winds, and is expected to make landfall on Friday.
On Friday, Mexico braced for Hurricane Patricia, a massive Category-5 storm, which is expected to make landfall in the coming hours.
According to the National Hurricane Center, Patricia is already said to be the strongest-ever storm on record in the Western hemisphere.
As other experts are warning of the possibility the storm might produce 40-foot waves of water along Mexico's western coast, NASA points out that the storm has already broken two storm-related records.
In addition to being "the strongest hurricane on record in the National Hurricane Center's area of responsibility (AOR) which includes the Atlantic and the eastern North Pacific basins," Patricia has also logged the lowest-ever "minimum central pressure," which helps gauge a storm's current strength and predict its strength in the near future.
Ahead of the storm, dozens of Mexican municipalities have declared states of emergencies while others have been put on high alert. Measures such as closing schools and canceling flights have been taken in three Mexican states in particular—Jalisco, Colima, and Manzanillo, near where the storm is projected to hit. As the Los Angeles Times notes, more than 8 million people live in those three states.


I'm pleased to have had three poems published in the inaugural edition of eMerge, an online platform for established and emerging authors and artists who have a connection to The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. My connection? Two fantastic months at the colony, January and February 2017. And a finished, book-length manuscript.
Here's a link to the e-zine–https://emerge-writerscolony.org/author/sheryl/.


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is stylish high end pizza place with 4 Northern California locations. We reviewed the location in upscale San Jose's Santana Row shopping center. Pizza is the draw, so we focused on it. The pizza is thin crust artisanal Roman style. They also serve pasta and meats.
Decor, Vibe - Modern room with some antique touches. They have outdoor seating, that works great for taking in the scene. Santana Row is definite a fashonista's paradise.
The photo above is of the Three Cheeses, Shaved Broccoli, Caramelized Onion and Pancetta ($10.50 Small) - Very thin crust. Weird combination of healthy vegetables with bacon. Little Salty. Not much pancetta. Much of the crust's edge was burnt. So thin, we had to eat entire pizza to make it a full meal.
We also had the Spicy Fennel Sausage, Portobello Mushroom and Roasted Onion ($11.25 Small) - Very thin crust. Very Greasy, Sausage wasn't spicy at all. Crispy crust on the edge buy chewy towards middle.
I'd recommend going to nearby Straits Cafe or Yankee Pier instead of this place. For better thin crust pizza, hit Pizzeria Defina or A16 in San Francisco. Reservations are not accepted, but guests are encouraged to call ahead to be placed on the wait list during busy times. I will give Pizza Antica in San Jose 3 out of 8 slices.


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Laminate flooring. Wall mounted electric heater. Entry phone system. Airing Cupboard. Cupboard housing Fuse Box.
Carpeted. Window to rear. TV aerial point. Sofa. Chair & Foot stall. Lamp. Dining table & chairs.
Laminate flooring. Window to side. Matching range of wall & base units with work tops over and tiled splash backs. One and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap & drainer. Integrated electric oven. Electric hob with extractor over. Washing machine. Fridge Freezer. Open to Lounge/Diner.
Laminate flooring. Window to rear. Wall mounted electric heater. Double bed. Wardrobe. Bedside unit. Lamp.
Carpeted. Window to rear. Double bed. Wardrobe. Bedside unit. Lamp.
Tiled flooring. Low level WC. Wash hand basin with mixer tap & vanity unit under. Panelled jacuzzi bath with mixer tap & shower over. Wall mounted vanity cupboard. Extractor. Local tiling.
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First City in LA County Approves Pot Grows
Officials in Lynwood will allow legal pot grows under California's new medical marijuana rules, making theirs the first city in Los Angeles County to do so.
The Lynwood City Council voted 3-2 Sept. 8 to license the cultivation and manufacture of medicinal cannabis within city limits. The permits are also subject to other local and state regulations, officials said.
Specifically, the ordinance will "permit business activities related to the cultivation and manufacturing of medical cannabis subject to obtaining a permit with the city and satisfying all applicable local and state protection measures and rules," officials said in a written summary.
Cannabis could help Lynwood out of financial crisis
Lynwood, a working-class community near South Los Angeles and Compton, is struggling financially and turning to cannabis as a possible solution, like a growing number of cities east and south of Los Angeles.
Under the ordinance, new growers may be able to sow a crop even before the first permits are approved in 2018, said Dale Gieringer, state coordinator for California NORML.
"Until state licenses are issued, people can legally operate under the old system as collectives or cooperatives, under the state attorney general's guidelines," he said.
Gieringer said NORML will push cities such as Lynwood to start approving permits before California enforces the medical marijuana rules signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown last October. Those regulations were drafted to impose order on the state's long-chaotic medical pot industry in advance of full legalization, which is expected in November.
A model for other communities to follow
Gieringer praised the City Council vote, saying it provides a model for other communities in Southern California.
"What they're doing in Lynwood is quite sensible," he said.
Commercial cannabis grows are banned everywhere else in Los Angeles County, including Los Angeles itself. City officials could soon change that, but the same is unlikely to happen soon in the rest of the county, especially in unincorporated areas governed by a long-conservative Board of Supervisors (the board will move sharply to the left after November).
Licenses will be granted to 5 businesses
The new Lynwood ordinance will allow five marijuana businesses to obtain licenses to grow the drug, said Aaron Herzberg, a local real estate lawyer. Those licenses would carry over to a recreational cannabis industry once voters legalize the drug, Herzberg said.
"All facilities approved for medical marijuana will be grandfathered in to allow for licensing under Proposition 64 . . . if it passes on Nov. 8, 2016," his office said in a news release.
Prop. 64, also known as the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, would let adults 21 or older buy, possess, and use up to an ounce of pot on private property, and grow up to six plants at home. The law would also establish rules to govern a newly legal retail marijuana industry and would impose a special sales tax on the drug.
In addition to cultivation, the new ordinance will allow manufacturing, processing, and extraction of cannabis products, including highly profitable hash oil, LA Weekly reported after the City Council vote.
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The bill, noted on the local news site Billy Penn, requires bars and nightclubs with live shows and occupancies of greater than 50 people to maintain a registry containing "the full name, address and phone number of all performance acts scheduled to perform on the premises of the special assembly occupancy at any time." The bill would also make police responsible for approving and denying the licenses needed to hold live performances, instead of the Department of Licenses and Inspections, which currently issues them. The approval process would involve "crime, traffic, litter, noise, parking and hours of operation," according to the legislation.
Under Squilla's proposed legislation, if police wanted to find out which Philly clubs were regularly hosting rap shows and shut down their performance licenses, it wouldn't have a hard time doing so at all.
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