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Economy, job options prompt graduates to look to nonprofit field
By LIFT on April 24, 2012
Categories: Our Work
Recession may have prompted students to think more about ethical issues around nonprofit work
By David Britto, The Daily Pennsylvanian
Changes in the industry and the economy may be leading graduates to seek nonprofit jobs.
A report recently released by Nonprofit HR Solutions indicated that nonprofit companies are also creating more positions.
Last year, 43 percent of surveyed companies increased their staff sizes, a 26.5-percent increase from 2010, the report added.
While hiring prospects may currently be improving, the economy might also be prompting more students to consider nonprofit careers.
Dierdre McShea, a recruitment manager at Teach for America, felt that the difficult employment situation a few years ago may have caused "some students to think a little bit more freely about their career options and how they can make a difference." Teach for America was the largest employer of Penn graduates last year.
David Grossman, the founding director of Penn's Civic House, also felt that the recession may have prompted students to think more about ethical issues around nonprofit work.
"It's out there in the ether more than it was, with discussions over inequality and corporate responsibility … it's an extension of the social justice issues students may learn in high school," he said.
Some feel that changes in the nonprofit industry may be also be driving the hiring rises.
Tim Ifill, executive director of Philly Fellows — a program that funds year-long fellowships for recent graduates to pursue nonprofit work — said nonprofits are becoming increasingly professionalized, which translates into offering more paid positions.
"Students understand that nonprofit doesn't mean non-paid, and it certainly doesn't mean a lack of opportunity," he added.
Through his recruitment efforts at Penn and other schools in the region, he has seen increased interest from recent graduates in his organization and in the nonprofit sector.
While many nonprofit organizations may be expanding, Grossman felt that it may still be early to be optimistic about this trend.
He commented that the recession may have hit nonprofit firms secondarily, as sources of funding dry up when for-profit companies come under financial difficulties. Now, he added, nonprofit organizations may be lagging behind as levels of funding have yet to pick up.
"They're quite keen to recruit, but they are not always able," he said.
Josh Romalis, the regional executive director at LIFT-Philadelphia, felt that each nonprofit may have different experiences when recruiting. LIFT is a nonprofit organization staffed by Penn student volunteers that provides counseling services on financial and housing issues.
"Recruiting for us means expanding technology, space and personnel," he said. "Increasingly our main constraint is personnel, so we are definitely looking to hire," he added.
Kelly Cleary, senior associate director at Career Services, felt that Penn students are pursuing nonprofit work in more constant numbers compared to national trends.
Of the Class of 2011, 21 from the College of Arts and Sciences found nonprofit jobs, compared to 30 from the Class of 2010. This is based on Career Services surveys with 74 percent and 76.5 percent response rates, respectively.
While full data from the Nursing and Engineering Schools are unavailable, overall 3 percent of the class of 2011 pursued nonprofit work.
For some, it is the fulfillment rather than the career prospects that draw them to the industry.
College junior Mifta Chowdhury, a program evaluation intern for LIFT, is considering a nonprofit job upon graduation. He said, "Volunteering gives me a sense of purpose and it has a somewhat therapeutic effect."
Kelli Bosak, a site coordinator at LIFT-Philadelphia, felt that more students may want to use their college education outside of the classroom. Bosak graduated from the University of Michigan last year.
"I can see why this is very popular … for me, sitting in the library was frustrating, and I have the energy, skills, and knowledge to see what life is like from all angles and for everyone in this country," she wrote in an email.
Link to original article here


How many millions of dollars are pumped into billboards, hoardings and other adverts that have just a few seconds to make an impression? How many of them really make an impression? It's hard to tell. But the question is, if you are a new business, do you have the funding to take this conventional route of advertising.
Well, there is a solution to this. New Jersey based Globe Icons Creative has an innovative way to place your product in front of millions and making a long lasting impression. By placing your product on coffee mugs, Globe Icons manages to not only attract your potential customer's attention but also retain for a at least good five minutes and showcasing your product at least 20 times every time somebody drinks coffee. By far, this is the most effective ways of advertising and you can contact Globe Icons creative to get your product/ service advertised effectively.
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US aviation experts arrive in Indonesia to look into Sriwijaya Air crash
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channelnewsasia– A team from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has arrived in Indonesia's capital to join the investigation into the crash of a Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500, the head of Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Committee said on Saturday (Jan 16).
The team also comprises representatives from the US Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing and General Electric. They joined personnel from Singapore's Transportation Safety Investigation Bureau at the search and rescue command centre at Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta to see some of the plane debris.
The plane lost contact with air traffic controllers minutes after taking off from Jakarta during heavy rain on Jan 9. It crashed into the Java Sea, killing all 62 people on board.
READ: 'We have to find all 62 people', says rescue commander involved in Sriwijaya Air recovery mission
Divers found parts of the cockpit voice recorder on Friday as more personnel joined the search for wreckage and victims. Investigators have already downloaded information from the plane's flight data recorder, which was recovered earlier this week.
"There are 330 parameters and everything is in good condition. We are learning about it now," said Soerjanto Tjahjono, chairman of the National Transportation Safety Committee.
Indonesia's government granted a waiver allowing the NTSB team to enter the country during its coronavirus-related travel ban in which foreigners are barred from entering.
READ: Sriwijaya Air crash – Co-pilot among the brightest at flying school, pilot a 'warm and compassionate' person
The 26-year-old Boeing 737-500 was out of service for almost nine months last year because of flight cutbacks caused by the pandemic.
The airline and Indonesian officials say it underwent inspections, including for possible engine corrosion that could have developed during the layoff, before it resumed commercial flying in December.
Indonesia's aviation industry grew quickly after the nation's economy was opened following the fall of dictator Suharto in the late 1990s. Safety concerns led the United States and the European Union to ban Indonesian carriers for years, but the bans have since been lifted due to better compliance with international aviation standards.
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Great start to the year for interior photography with some lovely pieces being published… Homes and Gardens have just done two of my features, both houses shot in London towards the end of last year.
My garden and interior photography features heavily in the new Homes and Gardens magazine, with two house features and a garden piece.
Just got this through from German Homes and Gardens… this was a piece about interior designer Karen Howes and her country house… lovely kitchen….


For some of us, new relationships come with a sense of urgency. We're eager to reach the next big milestone, especially as we get older. This same feeling of immediacy can cause us to push too hard or come on too strong, putting a strain on the fragile bonds formed in the early days. If you've ever been accused of being too intense, here are some tips to ensure that your next relationship isn't smothered in its infancy.
Step Away From the Cell Phone – In our constantly-connected society, it's easy to flood a new partner with Facebook wall posts, texts and emails from a cell phone. While keeping a line of communication open is vital, it's equally important to allow a new relationship some breathing room.
Spend Time With Friends – Don't be a cliché by ignoring your friends in favor of a new honey. If you have a long-standing tradition of poker with the boys or girl's night margaritas, keep it. Your friends will be more likely to accept a mate that doesn't take up all of your time, and these outings will give the two of you something to talk about the next time you get together.
Focus On Your Hobbies and Favorite Pastimes – Losing yourself completely in a new relationship can easily be the kiss of death; your interests and pastimes are likely a big part of what attracted your new mate. Letting them fall to the wayside to spend every moment together leaves very little material for conversation and can cause your lover to feel stifled.
Avoid "The Talk" – It's natural to wonder where a new relationship is headed, but it's a good idea to hold off on having "The Talk" for a while. Letting things develop naturally can be a bit nerve-wracking, but it's necessary.
Keep It Light – In the early days of a relationship, it's best to avoid the heavy plans for your future and talk of marriage and children. Don't introduce your long-term plans when a coupling is new, or it may not last very long.
Be Careful With the Booze – There's a reason why alcohol is also called "Truth Serum." One phone call after a night of drinking can undo all of your cautious work when you've just started dating someone.
Don't Change Your Plans – Before you met your new love interest, you probably had some long-term goals and plans for your future. Avoid the temptation to change those plans to suit a brand-new relationship; despite how you feel in the honeymoon phase, there is always a chance that things won't work out.
Keep Your Priorities Straight – Though it's difficult in the first blush, try to keep your priorities in line. Don't let your new relationship take a toll on your work or other obligations, as it can very easily cause resentment when things inevitably begin to cool down and you're forced to play catch-up.
Don't Play Mind Games – When things aren't moving as quickly as you'd like, don't resort to passive-aggressive mind games. Slyly referencing others that are interested in you or the ex that still has feelings will almost always blow up in your face.
Hold Off On Introducing the Family – Even if you have the most welcoming and interesting family on the planet, your new love interest shouldn't be meeting them for a while. Family members will ask questions that you may not be ready to answer, which will put undue pressure on you both.
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PPC Bully 2.0 Magic Toolbar!
There are a lot of e-books and courses online that teaches the same old Pay Per Click "crap".
So, the PPC Bully "gang" are providing a great video that you should check out to get you back on track.
It's a recording of a 95 min webinar they hosted with Ran Aroussi as part of the PPC Bully Training program.
Nothing to buy. No list to join. Just pure content.
PPC Classroom 2 Reopening Doors! Get Free Report Now!
Anik Singal and Amit Mehta are about to release PPC Classroom 2 next week and in the last little while during the prelaunch, I've been hearing rumors of crazy stories coming out of the previous class.
Over 1,500 Students have been saying all over the net that it's the best course they've ever been in. But, too bad the course has been closed for a few months and there is NO way to get in (you can't even talk your way in).
PPC Tracking is essential to ensure you are getting the best return on investment (ROI) for your paid advertising efforts. With visitor and traffic intelligence that can be generated from the wide assortment of PPC tracking tools available, you or your company can ensure you're getting the right traffic, for the right cost per click (CPC) and convert those visitors into buying customers.
No doubt that various PPC tracking tools are gaining amazing popularity among Affiliate Marketers simply because most of them are losing money and have no idea why! Adding a PPC tracking tool to your arsenal can easily let you have a profitable, fully optimized pay-per-click campaign the minute it launches.


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-ALL PRIZES MUST BE PICKED UP AT THE SUNNY 97.7 AT 1510 BAYLISS STREET, MIDLAND, MI 48640 BUSINESS OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, MONDAY- FRIDAY 8a.m- 5p.m EXCEPT HOLIDAYS.
-EMPLOYEES OF STEEL BROADCASTING, AND THEIR FAMILIES, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO WIN.
-STEEL BROADCASTING ASSUME THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THESE RULES AT ANY TIME.
-UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, CONTESTS ARE OPEN TO ALL SUNNY 97.7 LISTENERS WHO LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: ROSCOMMON, MISSAUKEE, OGEMAW, ARENAC, OSCEOLA, CLARE, GLADWIN, MECOSTA, ISABELLA, MIDLAND, BAY, GRATIOT, AND SAGINAW COUNTIES. CONTESTANTS MUST POSSESS A VALID, GOVERNMENT-ISSUED ID TO SHOW PROOF OF RESIDENCY TO VERIFY ELIGIBILITY.
-ANYONE ENTERING ANY OF SUNNY 97.7 CONTEST ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONE TIME, DUPLICATES ENTRIES WILL BE REMOVED AND NOT INCLUDED IN THE RANDOM DRAWING.
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Cottage 2 – a cozy, classic cabin by the lake with a pine tree in the middle of the deck. A charming 2 bedroom cabin with two double beds and 1 hide-a-bed in the living area. Shower in the bathroom, full kitchen with service for 6, deck, gas grill, covered private dock. Will sleep 6. Works wonderful for 4 adults or the family with children looking for a relaxing week by the lake. Moms love being able to view the beach from the patio door and the playground area from the front door. No-Smoking.


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Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
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      notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
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ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
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#include "osn.h"

#if (OSN_NOTIFY_ENABLE)

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osn_result_t osn_set_notify_handler(
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}

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Saburo Iwasaki (岩崎 三郎), född 11 oktober 1904 i Arai, nuvarande Myōkō i Niigata prefektur, död 10 november 1982, var en japansk längdskidåkare. Han deltog i de olympiska spelen i Lake Placid 1932 i längdskidåkning. Han kom på 37:e plats på 18 kilometer och på 18:e plats på 50 kilometer.

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Födda 1904
Avlidna 1982
Tävlande vid olympiska vinterspelen 1932 från Japan
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Cotton Reboot Review
Cotton Reboot
Developer: Success
Website: https://www.inin.games/games/cotton-reboot/
Genre(s): Shooter
Platform: Nintendo Switch (also available on PS4)
Age Rating: PEGI 7
A code was provided for review purposes
Cotton Reboot is an updated, remastered version of the classic and iconic side-scrolling "cute 'em up" Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams which was first released in April 1991 as the first entry in the series. The game tells the story of a hot-headed, immature young witch named Nata de Cotton who always overreacts and rides on a broomstick, with her fairy friend, Silk. Cotton is crazy about candies called "Willows" and she won't let anything or anyone get in her way to get them.
Blast away!
Cotton Reboot is a typical shoot'em up, or shmup as it's also known, where players need to navigate each level from point A to point B and destroy as many enemies as possible while avoiding enemy projectiles coming from every angle. The shmup genre is a very challenging one as more often than not, you can easily be overwhelmed by the number of enemies and projectile on screen. It's pretty easy to die if you don't pay attention.
I want my candy!
As with any shmup, in order to have a fighting chance, you must pick up power-ups. Cotton Reboot features power-ups in the shape of coloured crystals that give you additional firepower. This is quite useful, especially against mid-bosses and bosses. Thankfully, you're never in a situation without a power-up as plenty of crystals are dropped by enemies for you to pick up. The little nuisance however is that when they float, they "involuntarily" serve as a shield to enemies. If enemies are behind the crystals, you can't shoot them, and sometimes trying to pick up crystals so close to enemies can prove fatal.
Ummmm candy…
One interesting feature is the fact that as you progress and destroy enemies, you level up to get a boost in power. There's no health power-up because, like most shmups, this is a one-hit death game. While levelling up is far from uncommon in gaming, here if you die you lose XP. This means if you reach a certain point in the game where you're at level 12, die a few times and end up using continues, you can be dropped back to level 11, 10, or even lower depending on how many deaths you go through. It adds a layer of challenge as you'll want to keep your power boost. trying to avoid dying becomes more and more crucial.
Old school or new school? Just play both!
While like most shmup, Cotton Reboot is quite short as it can be blasted through a single playthrough, to keep the fun going, the developers added an addictive Time Attack mode. Moreover, for the nostalgic gamers and younger gamers curious to experience classic gameplay, they included the original X68000 version. While both modes are interesting, it doesn't prolong the fun for much longer. You can always replay it to get a better score and fewer deaths.
This is a fiery situation
Cotton Reboot looks great; it's an explosion of various colours which ensures players won't be looking at a drab, typical space setting like most shmups. Its colourful design also appropriately fits its cute'em up tagline. There's also a decent enemy variety; sub-bosses and bosses are all uniquely designed. Thanks to its diverse colour palette, it's also "easier" to track enemies and projectiles as they aren't confused with the background. The soundtrack is exactly what you'd expect; a cutesy anime-type soundtrack with each track re-arranged from the original game.
Cotton Reboot is a fun, addictive, albeit short, shump. While still hard at times, it still feels a bit easier and more approachable than most other games in the hard-as-nail genre. Unfortunately, the game doesn't offer much depth in terms of gameplay as the game can be blasted through a single playthrough and the additional gameplay modes are only the original version and a time attack mode. Regardless, it's still one of the best games I've played this year and this will definitely be re-visited before the year's end. If you got a few bucks and some time to spend, Cotton Reboot is a great way to do so. I'd also recommend it to players looking to dabble in the genre.
You can buy Cotton Reboot for Nintendo Switch on the Nintendo eShop.
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Mar Vista Family Center
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Giving Tree Campaign
Autumn is here
Blanca Diaz
Autumn is here…What's new at MVFC this year?
Schools are back in session and so are we! We are so excited to have our families back at MVFC. While we will continue to keep safety a priority, the By Youth For Youth program is in person again and MVFC is open for children and youth after school to support them with homework, college prep, and recreational activities. After a year of uncertainty, MVFC and our BYFY staff and volunteers are here to provide a sense of support and comfort outside the home.
CEO Celebrates 40 Years at MVFC
This year MVFC's Chief Executive Officer, Lucia Diaz, celebrates 40 years at MVFC. In 1981 Lucia came to MVFC with her three year old daughter to enroll her in the preschool. As a parent, Lucia volunteered once a week and enrolled in the joint MVFC-UCLA extension courses in early childhood education. She became a preschool teacher and a peer counselor for other parents at MVFC. In 1985 she became MVFC's director, and was later named the CEO by MVFC founder Betty Factor. For the last 40 years, Lucia has helped countless families through theShared
Responsibility Model that she herself learned from the founders. Using these unique tools designed to support individuals to take responsibility for their choices and to accomplish their goals, Lucia continues to work with the entire community to create a space where everyone can have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Congratulations Lucia!
Saul Rincon is a CSUN alumni and is our new Education Coordinator.
Diana Estrada is a computer science major at UCLA and is our new STEM Coordinator.
Carlos Sedeño is a student at El Camino College and our new Leadership Coordinator.
MVFC Welcomes New Staff
We are always so proud of our former youth who return to MVFC as staff. This year we welcome three new staff members who were once kids in our programs. Now they are all grown up and ready give back to their community. Each of them has a passion for helping others and are excited to be part of the MVFC team.
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Spiere-Helkijn (francès Espierres-Helchin) és un municipi belga de la província de Flandes Occidental a la regió de Flandes. Es troba entre Kortrijk i Tournai, i és un dels municipis amb facilitats lingüístiques.

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Basilica of St. John the Baptist - With its twin 43-metre-high towers and location on the high hill on the northern side of the harbour, the Basilica has long been the dominant feature of the St. John's skyline. Begun in 1841 and completed in 1850, the Military Road structure was consecrated as a cathedral in 1855. At that time, it was the […]
Step Back in Time - Ile aux Marins is a charming island facing Saint-Pierre. Only ten minutes by passenger ferry, this beautiful island serves as a unique testimony of the fishermen's past. In the 1960's the last permanent residents left, but heritage groups have given life back to the island with help from the French and local governments. Take a […]
La Prohibition - The islands of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon were vital for the international alcohol trade during the Prohibition era. Look for traces of Al Capone and Bill McCoy during a guided walking tour. Relive the life of a bootlegger with a visit to the Heritage Museum which holds a nice collection of objects collected over many years.
Explorers and Colonists - Military enthusiasts will feel truly at home cruising the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador. At Castle Hill National Historic Site in Placentia, 17th-century fortification remains are all that's left of the once-robust French presence in the region. While there, visit closeby Ship Harbour where a monument stands commemorating the drafting of the Atlantic Charter in […]
Early New World Settlers - The coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador are steeped in history. About 1,000 years ago, Leif Erickson founded the earliest known European settlement in the New World at the L'Anse aux Meadows UNESCO World Heritage Site. Over 400 years ago, the Basques established the world's first large scale whaling enterprise in Red Bay, Labrador making it […]
Prehistoric Preservation - Take a cruise back in time – way back – with a visit to Port au Choix National Historic Site located on the west side of Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula. Port au Choix has been populated for more than 4,500 years, due in part to the area's rich marine resources. Declared a National Historic Site […]
Cape Spear National Historic Site - The far east of the Western World, and perched on the edge of a continent, Cape Spear is the most easterly point in North America. Just 12 kilometres outside of St. John's, Cape Spear has the oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland and Labrador and a Second World War coastal defence battery. Visit the restored lighthouse, […]
L'Anse aux Meadows UNESCO World Heritage Site - The only known Viking settlement in the New World, the archaeological remains at L'Anse aux Meadows were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. Norse history, artifacts, and lifestyle are all on display. Discover your inner Viking by listening to stories as told by traditionally-dressed interpreters in reconstructed sod huts. The scenic community of […]
Celebrate the Grenfell Legend - In 1892, a British doctor named Wilfred Grenfell arrived in St. Anthony, where he commenced building a medical system that has grown to serve the entire region of Northern Newfoundland and coastal Labrador. During his time, Dr. Grenfell's adventures and accomplishments were renowned throughout the world. An interpretation centre allows guests to walk in the […]
Moravian Missions - In the 1700's, Moravian Missionaries brought education and religion to the people of the wild, unknown lands of Labrador. It is said that the first attempt was made to establish a Moravian Mission in Makkovik, a community located on the north coast of Labrador. If you're lucky enough to visit this magical place, don't miss […]
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Fake bangs can go bad faster than you can say "clip-in." But when they go right—à la Gigi Hadid at the MTV Movie Awards—they make for the ultimate did-she-or-didn't-she beauty moment. We went straight to the source—L.A. hairstylist Bryce Scarlett, the pro behind Hadid's faux fringe—to get the scoop on how to pull off the look.
The first step is choosing a high-quality piece—either real or quality synthetic—from a hairstylist supply store. (Hadid's piece was handcrafted by a wig-maker.) Scarlett cites The Hair Shop as a favorite—their store caters to pros, but allows walk-in customers, too. Look for a piece that's not overtly shiny, as an unnatural sheen is a dead giveaway for faux strands, Scarlett says. A clip-in verison will sit most naturally against your head.
Once you've got your bangs in-hand, Scarlett suggests taking them to your hairstylist for a little shaping. "Most pieces look more natural after being trimmed and thinned out a little," says Scarlett. Ask your stylist to do their thing while the bangs are affixed to your head—this way, he or she can blend them into your existing style.
Now that your set has been customized, it's time to tackle placement. Scarlett stresses the importance of placing the seam back far enough to nest into your roots, where strands would naturally sprout. After pushing down the clips to secure the piece, style your bangs the same way you would the rest of your hair, so the vibe is consistent. The final step? Prepare your ego for the onslaught of compliments you're soon to receive.
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British Meat Industry Attacks Vegan Tesco Commercial
The supermarket's new commercial features a vegan child and a caring father who makes a plant-based casserole but the meat industry is not having it.
On October 10, British supermarket chain Tesco aired a commercial titled "Carl's 'All-Change' Casserole" as part of its Food Love Stories series. The new commercial features a young girl who states, "Daddy, I don't want to eat animals anymore" to which her father responds by preparing a casserole with vegan ingredients, including a plant-based sausage available at Tesco. "I love my meat but not as much as I love my little girl," the father says. "That's why we made some changes to our old favorites." The 30-second advertisement concludes with the father stating that the plant-based casserole is "just as tasty as it used to be," with the daughter adding, "better, actually."
Minette Batters, President of meat group National Farmers Union (NFU), wrote a letter to Tesco shortly after the commercial first aired to outline the NFU "members' significant concerns with the language used within the advert and how it has caused significant distress for British Farmers." The NFU issued a statement in response to the commercial claiming that its messaging was harmful to the meat industry. "The NFU believes that messaging such as this is demonizing meat as a food group, which not only has negative connotations for farmers but also for the avocation of customers eating a healthy balanced diet," the NFU's statement reads. "The NFU is clear that food and nutrition must be looked at as a whole, rather than food groups in isolation. Meat as a food group [is] naturally rich in protein and [is] a good source of iron, zinc, and essential vitamins. There are certain parts of the population, especially teenage girls, who are currently not eating sufficient quantities of these micro-nutrients to fulfill their dietary requirements. We believe it is vital that children do not establish misleading views of food groups, which may later affect their health and diets."
Tesco first launched its vegan Wicked Kitchen line—created by Derek Sarno, Tesco's executive chef and Director of Plant-Based Innovation—in January 2018 and sold four million units of the 20-item line by August. In June 2019, Tesco announced its goal to increase its vegan ready-made-meals from the 32 it then offered under the Wicked Kitchen brand to 300 under its proprietary Plant Chef brand in an effort to serve the growing demand for vegan options while simultaneously reducing its climate impact.
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Best of Nature (15 Days)
Locations: Galle, Sinharaja, Yala, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Kithulgala, Kandy, Dambulla, Colombo
Price: USD 1165 Upwards
LK10140600: Best of Nature (14 Nights)
Best of Nature is a nature lover's ideal holiday experience. The tropics of Sri Lanka has many wildlife conservations, national parks, sanctuaries and jungles to explore. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and only rainforest in Sri Lanka, the majestic Sinharaja. Also, explore the wilderness of the Yala National Park and get a chance to spot the elusive leopard and rare Sri Lankan Sloth Bear alongside many other endemic and non-endemic fauna.
2 Nights in Galle
During your time in Galle, you can engage in the following activities.
Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be met by a designated chauffer guide from Lakpura. After the formalities at the airport you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and proceed to Galle and check into the hotel.
Old Colonial City of Galle
Discover the city of Galle, where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters, and its secrets. Visit the Galle Fort which is one of the best-preserved fortifications in Asia. View the Maritime Museum, Galle National Museum, and the lighthouse. Walk through the cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names as you learn more about their histories.
2 Nights in Sinharaja
During your time in Sinharaja, you can engage in the following activities.
Handungoda Tea Factory
Visit Handunugoda Tea Factory which is also known as the Virgin White Tea Factory. Learn the history of the tea that this factory produces. Get to know how the famous Virgin White Tea is plucked and processed completely untouched by human hands. Engage in a tasting session with a delicious cup of tea and scrumptious chocolate cake. Get a chance to purchase some tea leaves as a souvenir.
Stilt Fisherman in Koggala
Watch the captivating sight of fishermen perched on stilts in the waters along the coast of Koggala. Hear the stories of how stilt fishing came to Sri Lanka, from the mouths of the fishermen who have practiced the craft for generations. Learn how the stilt fishing is done in detail and marvel at the level of skill that goes into it. Get some amazing photographs of the fishermen silhouetted against the shoreline at sunset.
Sinharaja Rainforest
Go on a jungle safari to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sinharaja Forest Reserve. Experience the virgin forest with its dense evergreen type vegetation. Feel the adventure as you listen to the screeches of monkeys and see the glimpses of colorful forest birds. Feel the spine-thrilling chill as you watch a green pit viper wind itself amongst the foliage. A wonderful opportunity for those who wish to see Mother Nature at her wildest.
2 Nights in Yala
Hummanya Blow Hole
Explore the wonders of the Hummanaya, which could possibly be the second largest blowhole in the world. Watch the impressive spraying fountain of sea water near the village of Kudawella that is part of Sri Lanka's natural geology. Listen to the deep humming noise that gives the Hummanaya its name.
This amazing Safari offers the opportunity to visit Yala National Park, the second largest in the island based off the Southeastern coast of Sri Lanka. Get a chance to see the famous Sri Lankan leopards, indigenous wild water buffalo, Sri Lankan Sloth Bear and large herds of Sri Lankan Elephants. The park is also home to many other species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.
Rawana Falls
Rawana Ella: A beautiful natural wonder associated with legend is the Rawana Ella (Ravana Falls) located near the village of Udunuwara on the Ella-Wellawaya Road. A cave ("cave of gold") hidden behind the falls is believed to be one of several places where Rawana hid his lovely Indian Princess Sita after abducting her.
Marvelous Ella
Explore Ella's most interesting places. Pass through bright green tea fields, and tough stretches of rock, and get to see the magical views of Little Adam's Peak. Walk over the history seeped Nine Arches Bridge and listen to the story of its construction. End your hike at the Demodara Railway station with its unique loop-over track design. This tour gives you the chance to see the best sights of Sri Lanka.
Scenic Train Ride to the Hill Country
The Ella to Nanu Oya train journey takes you on a scenic ride through some of the most beautiful highland countryside areas in Sri Lanka. Watch the brilliant greens carpets of the tea plantations. See the picturesque villages with misty mountain backdrops pass by. Peer through drizzle and mist to look at the magical landscapes of Hill Country. Enjoy the amazing sights of intimidating mountains, deep and dark woodlands, and magnificent waterfalls as they go by your windows.
The highland city that was the premium holiday resort town of the British in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy walking through the streets with their pretty little cottages, quaint villas, and beautiful mansions. Make a memory in the old red-bricked post office as you purchase an inexpensive and colorful postcard to take home or send to your friends. Relax at Queen Victoria Park or on the shores of Lake Gregory.
Visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World's End and the cooling sprays from Baker's Falls. Catch glimpses of the many endemic fauna that make their home in the plains. Get to know more about the archeological finds that were discovered in the area.
White Water Rafting in Kitulgala
Enjoy the thrill of adventure as you white water raft down the rapids of a 5km stretch of the Kelani River. Bounce through the turbulent white-waters with the confidence and protection offered by proper safety measures. Let your adrenaline rise as you are whirled through the foamy rapids in an experience you will never forget.
1 Night in Kandy
Pinnawala Elephant Sanctuary
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the home for young Elephants who have been displaced or lost from their natural habitat, located at Pinnawala village in Sabaragamuwa province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is the best place for an up close and personal experience with the world's largest land mammals! Today with 70 elephants herein, Pinnawela has become the home to the largest captive group of elephants in the world.
1 Night in Dambulla
During your time in Dambulla, you can engage in the following activities.
Matale Spice Tour
The Matale Spice Tour gives you a hands on experience of a Spice & Herbal Garden within the Spice capital of Sri Lanka, Matale. Here you will learn about Sri Lanka's famous spices such as coriander, chili, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and their uses. The garden is enriched with herbs, spice groves, and plants with fragrant greenery shading from the tropical trees that heighten the unique aroma of each spice and herb. Apart from gaining knowledge on Sri Lankan spices, this unique tour also lets you learn about Ayurvedic medicine. The tropical climate in which the plants and herbs are grown helps them preserve its ancient originality.
Dambulla Cave Temple
Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex.
Minneriya National Park.
This three-hour safari takes you on a ride through the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place during the famous Great Elephant Gathering, which happens in the dry season between May to October. In addition to elephants, get a chance to also see many mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in the scrublands, forests and other areas.
2 Nights in Colombo
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
The 5th century AD rock fortress Sigiriya, once ruled by the Sri Lankan King Kashyapa, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Sri Lanka's most historical landmarks. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, 'The Lion Rock'. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns, that are a mind blowing example of ancient Sri Lankan hydraulic engineering. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.
Sigiriya Village
Hiriwaduna is a little village that retains its authentic traditions and culture. Get a chance to go on an oxen cart ride and experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your taste buds with a home cooked lunch; made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager, just this day.
Galle – Sevonra Garden
Sinharaja – The Blue Magpie
Yala – Chaarya Resort & Spa
Dambulla – Fresco Water Villa


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The tension in how fast the universe is expanding
#Big Bang
#Cosmology
Written by Prof. Geraint Lewis
There's been recent excitement in cosmology, as scientists argue about the exact speed of expansion for the Universe with different tools producing different results. Who's value will be correct?
Standard candles and rulers. Credit: NASA.
Around the world, astronomers are struggling to understand the expansion of the universe. They are quite confident that the cosmos is expanding, but what they are unsure of is just how fast, with new precision observations yielding contradictory results. Does this "Hubble Tension" point to new mysterious physics in the universe, or is a more mundane reason to blame?
Our view of the universe was revolutionized in the early 1900s, with the mathematical insights of Einstein, Friedmann, and Lemaitre predicting that the cosmos should be expanding. At about the same time, American astronomer Edwin Hubble, using the world's largest telescope, discovered that galaxies are rushing away from us, with the more distant galaxies moving faster, precisely matching theoretical expectations.
Composite image of Edwin Hubble. Credit: Hubble ESA.
The implications of these findings changed astronomy forever, giving rise to modern cosmology. Galaxies became independent structures, filled with billions of their own stars that reside externally beyond our own Milky Way Galaxy.
Controversially at the time, the expansion of the universe derived that at some point in the Universe's history, everything – the entire contents of the universe – could be traced back to when it was much closer together, in fact infinitely close together, known as the singularity – giving birth to the Big Bang Theory.
It took Hubble's observations to confirm these views, which at the time were considered controversial, as they challenged 2,000 years of astronomical history and understanding.
What is the Hubble Constant Used for?
Astronomers use the Hubble Constant, written as H0, to characterise universal expansion. This relates the speed of a galaxy to its distance from us and is expressed in units of kilometres per second per megaparsec (Mpc - an astronomical unit of distance measure equal of 3.086 x 1019 km). After a lot of effort, astronomers found the Hubble Constant to be about 70 km/s/Mpc, meaning that a galaxy one megaparsec distant is receding from us at 70 km/s, whilst a galaxy at 10 Mpc moves at 700 km/s.
For us cosmologists, the importance of an accurate Hubble Constant is crucial because it is used to calculate both the size and age of the universe, in addition to being crucial for determining a number of other key properties of the cosmos - such as the amount of dark matter present in the universe and the mass of distant galaxies and galaxy clusters.
However, accurately determining H0 has been problematic. Measuring galaxy speeds is relatively easy, using the Doppler shift of light to reveal how fast it is moving. This is similar to measuring the audible change of a passing emergency vehicle here on Earth. As the vehicle approaches, the pitch of the siren is higher – but as it passes, the pitch of the siren drops. Light from galaxies behaves the same way – as they approach us, their light becomes 'higher-pitched' and as they move away from us, it becomes lower. With this, we can accurately measure these changes to determine the speed of the galaxy.
Receding and approaching galaxies will cause the spectrum to shift, like an approaching and receding siren on an emergency vehicle. Credit: Greenbank Observatory.
Measuring cosmological distances, however, is more difficult, with astronomers seeking standard candles or rulers, objects whose intrinsic properties they can use to determine distance.
Three different measurements of the Hubble Constant, using Cepheids in the LMC and other galaxies and out to greater distances using Type 1a supernovae. Credit: Hubble site.
One such example is a type of star known as a Cepheid Variable. The instabilities in these stars cause their temperature and size to change with periodic variations, which in turn change the star's brightness that we can measure. By correlating the change in brightness, we can determine its luminosity and then determine its distance from Earth.
Another standard candle is a type of supernova event – the violent end to a star's life. These events involve a binary star system – a compact, high-mass White Dwarf star which accumulates matter from its companion until enough mass is obtained to trigger a runaway nuclear explosion. These events always release the same amount of energy, so by studying this light curve – we can determine how far the event (and host galaxy) is as a unit of measure.
Four stages of a Type 1a supernova: 1. White dwarf and Main Sequence star orbit each other. 2. Main sequence star expands. 3. Mass transfer from Main Sequence to White Dwarf. 4. White Dwarf accumulates enough matter for thermonuclear detonation. Credit: Ft2.
Calibrating distances to cosmological objects is a complex process, using a series of steps to go from near to far. For the closest objects, astronomers use simple geometry, the parallax, to measure distances, but beyond that, the properties of stars, such as their variability or explosive power (outlined above), must be used. And calibration issues meant that over most of the latter part of the twentieth-century astronomers argued whether Hubble's Constant was 50 km/s/Mpc or 100 km/s/Mpc.
By the turn of the century, the Hubble Key Project used the space-based telescope to nail down the Hubble Constant. Carefully calibrating the brightness variations of Cepheid stars, they measured H0 to be 72 km/s/Mpc. But in science, it's not just the measurement matters, but also how certain you, expressed as an uncertainty, and for the Hubble observations, this was about 10%.
Over the last twenty years, astronomers worked on beating down the uncertainty through accurate calibration of exploding supernovae, finding H0 to be 74 km/s/Mpc, but with an uncertainty of less than 2%, with other methods yielding similar results. Given this level of accuracy, some say we are now in the era of "precision cosmology"!
Australian scientists have also played an important role historically in determining that the rate of expansion has not always been uniform. In 1988, Professor Brian Schmidt (currently Vice-Chancellor of Australian National University) used the brightness and redshift of supernovae to determine that the Universe's expansion is in fact accelerating. Determining Ho was a vital step in the calibration of the cosmological acceleration for which Professor Schmidt and colleagues were awarded the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Astronomers are always seeking new methods of measuring the Hubble Constant, with many novel ideas on the table. As an example, in 2019, the University of Queensland scientists Tamara Davis and Cullan Howlett used a new, yet unusual method. They re-analysed data from the gravitational-wave event triggered by the merger of two neutron stars, detected in August 2017. By viewing the angle of the radio counterpart signal from the merger event, Davis and Howlett proposed a value of 64.8 km/s/Mpc, but with an uncertainty of 10%, in agreement with previous measurements.
But the picture is not as rosy as it seems. Precision cosmology has provided a completely independent method of measuring Ho using the leftover radiation from the Big Bang, the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), finds it to be 67.4 km/s/Mpc, with an uncertainty level of percent level. Given the uncertainties, the accurate measurements of the Hubble Constant are simply incompatible!
The Hubble Tension – plotting the Hubble Constant over measurement time, using a set of different tools. Credit: Beaton et al. 2016.
Where does the Hubble Constant Go From Here?
Scientists have asked questions as to why the Hubble Constant, measured using standard candles shows such a great variation to the Hubble Constant, measured using the echo from the Big Bang?
Recently, this "Hubble Tension" has gotten a lot of cosmologists excited as measurements using stars and supernovae are really probing H0 in the relatively local universe, whereas the CMB is telling us about the Hubble Constant over essentially the entire history of the universe.
What if there were some additional physics, some as-yet-unknown event like a burst of expansion due to strange fields of energy in the early universe which is imprinted on the CMB but is not seen in other measurements of H0? There have even been rumblings that this is a path to a Nobel Prize-worthy discovery.
Some cooler heads have pointed out that if you are going to be claiming percent-level uncertainties, you better be sure that all stages of your experiment have similar uncertainty levels, and that they are all fully accounted for. So astronomers are digging through the laborious steps in calibrating H0 just to make sure they are not fooling themselves.
Australian astronomers are playing their part, with their role in the Dark Energy Survey (DES), using the 3.9m Anglo-Australian Telescope to continually map our the redshifts to distant supernovae to continually chart out cosmic accelerations. Through this OzDES program, cosmologists will accurately measure the nature of dark energy in the universe, but this will require an equally accurate calibration of the Hubble Constant. And with more measurements, through more diverse approaches, such as gravitational waves and gravitational lensing, we will find out how big an issue the Hubble tension really is.
Maybe this tension is the first indication of new physics in the early universe, a truly exciting result. But this would not be the first time scientists have gotten excited over something that turned out to be a problem with poor statistics.
PROF. GERAINT F. LEWIS
Born and raised in South Wales, Geraint F. Lewis is a professor of astrophysics at the Sydney Institute for Astronomy at the University of Sydney. After wanting to be a vet, and to look after dinosaur bones in a museum, he stumbled into a career in astronomy where his research focuses on cosmology, gravitational lensing, and galactic cannibalism, all with the goal of unravelling the dark-side of the universe, the matter and the energy that dominate the cosmos. He has published almost 400 papers in international journals, and, with Luke Barnes, he is the author of two books, "A Fortunate Universe: Life in a finely tuned cosmos" and "The Cosmic Revolutionary's Handbook: or How to beat the Big Bang". He is a Pieces and his favourite fundamental particle is the neutrino.
Connect with @Cosmic_Horizons on Twitter.


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Q: Criar coluna com valores condicionais aos de outra coluna Supondo a seguinte coluna com ações:
## codigo##
petr
mils
oibr
Eu gostaria de saber como criar uma outra coluna onde os valores seriam condicionais aos da coluna "código'. Exemplo:
if codigo='petr' then nova_coluna = 'baixo risco'
if codigo='mils' then nova_coluna = 'alto risco'
if codigo='oibr' then nova_coluna = 'especulacao'

A: Vou supor que tem uma tabela com uma coluna chamada codigo com os valores da pergunta.
Solução R base.
O código seguinte começa por criar uma coluna nova_coluna toda com o mesmo valor, 'baixo risco'. Depois modifica cada um dos valores correspondentes aos valores 'mils' e 'oibr' da coluna codigo.
dados$nova_coluna <- 'baixo risco'
dados$nova_coluna[dados$codigo == 'mils'] <- 'alto risco'
dados$nova_coluna[dados$codigo == 'oibr'] <- 'especulacao'

head(dados)
#  codigo nova_coluna
#1   mils  alto risco
#2   mils  alto risco
#3   petr baixo risco
#4   oibr especulacao
#5   petr baixo risco
#6   petr baixo risco

Solução dplyr.
Esta solução parece ser mais legível, mais de acordo com o modo como está formulada a pergunta.
library(dplyr)

dados <- dados %>%
  mutate(nova_coluna = case_when(
    codigo == 'petr' ~ 'baixo risco',
    codigo == 'mils' ~ 'alto risco',
    codigo == 'oibr' ~ 'especulacao',
    TRUE ~ NA_character_
  ))

Dados de teste.
set.seed(1234)
n <- 20
dados <- data.frame(codigo = sample(c('petr', 'mils', 'oibr'), n, TRUE))


Learn Italian! Blog on the Imperfetto Subjunctive for the Past Tense | Conversational Italian!
The Italian subjunctive mood – easy to conjugate but difficult to use!
This fall, I've returned to my blog series about how to use the Italian subjunctive mood or il congiuntivo on my website blog, blog.learntravelitalian.com.
On this blog I post about the intermediate and advanced Italian that I am currently learning. For me, writing is the way that I come to a true understanding of how to use the Italian language – which for me is what it means to learn Italian.
I write, and then one of my Italian instructors and I discuss, I write, we discuss again, the instructor corrects and new points come to light, I write again… until I am satisfied I have Italian phrases I will use in real life on a particular topic.
I've been leaning about how to use the Italian subjunctive mood in daily conversation over the last three years and have found that – contrary to popular belief – the Italian subjunctive mood comes up often! I find the Italian subjunctive in all written publications, from Italian novels to newspapers to "Oggi" magazine (the "People" magazine of Italy). And anyone who thinks that the Italian subjunctive doesn't come up in conversational Italian should check their email greetings!
To read my earlier blogs about the Italian subjunctive mood, click here for a summary page on my sister blog, blog.learntravelitalian.com.
The blog below is the first in my fall 2018 series about how to use the Italian subjunctive mood in the past tense. Visit the Learn Italian! blog post from September 10, 2018 to read the entire blog and get started learning how to express yourself more naturally and fluently in Italian – in the past tense!
Can you use the imperfetto subjunctive mood when you are speaking in the past tense? To express complex feelings in Italian correctly, it is important to use the Italian subjunctive mood. Using the subjunctive mood is difficult for English speakers, as we only rarely use this tense in English, and this is something that I am always working on! The next three blogs in the "Speak Italian" series will focus on how to conjugate and use the imperfetto Italian subjunctive mood, or "il congiuntivo" for speaking in the past tense.
For a reference book on Italian verbs, with an introduction on how to use the Italian subjunctive mood, try my Conversational Italian for Travelers Just the Verbs book.
Coming in 2019 is an entire book on the Italian subjunctive mood that will cover all the material in my blogs!
Contact: info@learntravelitalian.com for preorders with the promo code: MOOD.
I am trying to get to grips with the subjunctive at the moment and finding it really hard, so this post is very helpful thankyou!!
Prego! I'm glad you've found my post helpful!


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NZ has no worries on e-govt survey fall
Stephen Bell
Published: April 28th, 2002
New Zealand's State Services Minister Trevor Mallard says he has no "great concern" about the country's apparent drop in form in the global race to be ready for electronic government.
The latest annual e-government readiness survey from international consultancy Accenture Ltd. puts New Zealand in 14th place out of 23 countries surveyed. That's five places down on last year, as other countries made more rapid advances.
"Developments in our e-government program are significant this year and I am sure that will be reflected in future surveys," Mallard said.
One new nation in the survey, Denmark, has entered well above New Zealand and other countries that started behind New Zealand are pulling ahead faster in Accenture's overall assessment.
The overall maturity score combines scores for the proportion of government services accessible online (service breadth), the extent to which each electronic service has developed (service depth) and the overall maturity in customer relationship management (CRM).
Two years ago, New Zealand was in the runner-up rank, which Accenture used to call "visionary followers", now known more optimistically as "visionary challengers". In this and the previous survey it leads the third-ranked group; that of "emerging performers", who used to be known as "steady achievers."
The overall score in the survey comprises ratings for "breadth" of implementation, recording how many agencies have implemented some sort of e-government; and "depth" judging how far a particular implementation goes in meeting citizens' needs.
The lowest depth is "publishing", where a citizen can read information from an agency's Web site but cannot submit his/her own information. The next is the "interact" level, where the citizen submits information but the agency does not respond. The highest is the "transact" level, where the flow goes both ways and the citizen can transact business, making a payment or obtaining an authorization, for example.
The CRM score combines five measures of the sophistication of service delivery, "helping citizens get the best value from their online interaction with government."
New Zealand scores relatively highly on this last front, coming in sixth, ahead of generally high-ranking Singapore. But even this is a drop on last year's rankings, when it was fourth.
New Zealand ranks 15th for "depth" and only 17th for "breadth", last among the "emerging performers" and ahead of only the "platform builders", those just starting out on the e-government road.
"Of the 140 services that the New Zealand government could deliver online, 121 are available to some degree, giving a service maturity breadth of 86.4 percent", Accenture says.
"This is consistent with the global average and is an improvement on the previous service maturity. For example, citizens can e-mail their inquiries to the New Zealand Parliament Web site.
"New Zealand has made little progress in implementing mature services in the revenue sector, where delivery remains at the 'publish' level," it records.
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Johnson Controls appoints Brian Stief Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer; To step down in December 2020
Brian Stief, Vice Chairman and CFO, Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls International plc, has named Brian Stief, vice chairman and chief financial officer effective immediately. As vice chairman, Stief will serve as an adviser to George Oliver, chairman and CEO, and continue his duties as chief financial officer. Stief plans to retire effective December 31, 2020 following the expiration of his previously announced retention arrangement.
"Brian has been our CFO since 2014. He has been a valued member of the management team and has made significant contributions to the success of Johnson Controls. He has been a true partner over the last several years and has played an integral role in setting and achieving our strategic and financial commitments," said George Oliver, chairman and CEO. "As Brian completes his last year as our chief financial officer, I welcome him to the vice chairman role in recognition of all his efforts and look to his leadership for an orderly and smooth transition when his successor is announced," Oliver added.
The Board will begin a process to appoint a successor to Stief, including an external search to ensure that management and the Board of Directors have the appropriate time to evaluate a full slate of candidates for the company's next CFO. Stief will participate in the process and facilitate a successful leadership changeover.
Stief joined Johnson Controls in July 2010 as vice president, corporate controller, responsible for global finance functions, financial planning and analysis, and corporate taxation. He was appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer in 2014.
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Thank you for visiting Pencliff. I msu say that your good advice instils motivation and goodwill to continue to strive for our goals. Thanks, will follow your blog and await your further posts.
Thanks for the awesome advice. I have left many things that I thought would not serve my purpose in life. Sometimes, it's better to let go than hold on.
I always try to keep going. Mistakes usually teach me lessons. But sometimes there is a time where you should move on if it's just not working out.
This is a great read, I think there definitely are times when we do need to quit, when we need to walk away from things but we need to do it for the right reasons.
Sometimes I really feel like quiting and I have always think of a way to stop thinking that. This post has again encourage me. "Trust your skills, trust your instincts, control your emotions, take your chances!" I shall keep that in mind. Thanks.
This is very motivating and I agree. You must stick to your gut and trust your own talent.
They often say not to quit, but I personally do not regret any of the times I have quit, it simply means there is something better waiting for me out there.
I don't think quitting is every the right way to go about things. You just have to take a look at things and come at it from a different angle. And then try again. But never just give up.
At times you got to quit a job for something better..
I'm a big believer in intuition. When something starts to make you unhappy or feel wrong, it's time to move on.
I think you'll know when it is time to quit. Not just based on emotions but with something greater. I do believe in intuition too.
I hate the word quit so maybe change directions. With career jobs it can be iffy because its not if you love your job but people make decision to keep pursuing their dreams if they are making enough money but I hope some people can stay persistent or maybe vear in another direction.
Without a doubt, sometimes is best to quit for our own health.
There is definitely a time to know your limits of when it is time to stop something if it is not working out. I have learned this along the way for sure.
This is really great advice! I agree that you shouldn't just give up on things, and to giv eit time. However, when it is no longer helping you grow as a person perhaps it is time to move on. Thanks for sharing!
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La caserne Masséna est une caserne de la Brigade de sapeurs-pompiers de Paris située au  du boulevard Masséna dans le  de Paris. Les remises se trouvent sur le côté rue Darmesteter. Il s'agit de l'une des plus grandes casernes de pompiers en Europe.

Description et histoire
L'état-major du 2 groupement d'incendie et de secours (Sud-Est de Paris et le Val-de-Marne) y est basé. Ce groupement comptait  sapeurs-pompiers en 2005.

Construite en 1971 sur les plans des architectes Jean Willerval et Prvoslav Popovic, ce bâtiment de 18 étages dont la structure est en béton précontraint se veut . À cet égard, on peut voir cette caserne comme un écho de la maison Planeix de Le Corbusier, qui se trouve à proximité.

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Brigade de sapeurs-pompiers de Paris
13e arrondissement de Paris
Massena


ALL Irish men want for Christmas . . . is a mistress! A new website dedicated to people having affairs has notched up over 80,000 members in Ireland.
And a survey into their behaviour and attitudes shows many are planning to be a lot more naughty than nice at this time of year.
The unfaithful hook-up site Ashley Madison asked over 3,000 of its active Irish users their plans for the festive season and the results reveal why and how the Irish are cheating more than ever over the party season.
One-third of respondents plan to cheat on St Stephen's Day, with Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve coming up as other warning spots.
Although almost 70pc of respondents said they love their wives – they admitted to needing an extra bit of sparkle on the side to keep them happy.
And, to top it all off, they are willing to spend an average of double the money on their lovers' Christmas present than on their wives.
"A lover makes a man feel special and he wants to reward that. I think they appreciate a lover more than what they have at home. It's easy to take things like laundry and washing and cleaning for granted," the site's European communications director Christoph Kraemer told the Sunday Independent.
"But it makes them feel good splashing out on something saucy for their secret other. They tend to get more of a kick out of it than when they gift a long-term partner.
"Also you have to remember that they won't be spending the two most important days of the year with them – Christmas Day and New Year's Eve – so they need to make up for that and make sure they can hang on to them."
Initially, would-be cheaters can access the webite for free. But users, once they make contact with possible new partners, are then asked to buy 'credits' if they want to further pursue their liasions.
The "Introductory Package" costs just over €30, rising to €170 for what is boldy described the "Affair Guarantee Package".
Attempting to justify the website, Mr Kraemer claimed having an affair can be a "positive thing" for a relationship.
He added: "I think people are entitled to happiness and it's an illusion to think one person can fufil you for your entire life. Doesn't mean they can't do it for 80 per cent to 90 per cent of the time, but sometimes they just need that little something else. And I believe an affair can actually be a positive thing and make a relationship last in their long run."
Mr Kraemer believes the recession has had a huge bearing on people cheating on their spouse – as they look for a flurry of escapism from the stress of daily life.
He also points to the fact that fewer couples can now afford to part ways if things go sour.
"A lot of couples are not separating now because of the economic consequences it entails so they are choosing to stay together while not letting their happiness suffer."
Mr Kraemer said there's a number of tell-tale signs to watch out for if you suspect a cheating partner.
"A change of habits or someone's behaviour all of a sudden is by far the number one give-away. If they are staying out later all the time where they didn't before, or suddenly have a new interest in a hobby or the gym when it was never in their schedule before, just be mindful of that. The most common excuses we hear people give are working late, after work drinks or a hobby or sport," he said.


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You are here: Home > Bowsette Won't Be A Thing In New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
Bowsette Won't Be A Thing In New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
In particular, fans became obsessed with the idea of Bowser wearing the Super Crown, turning him into a sexy princess in fetish gear. The character was unnamed in the comic, but she quickly gained the name Bowsette and Nintendo fanboys everywhere developed an obsession. U Deluxe website, Nintendo confirmed that the Super Crown item can only be used by Toadette to transform her into Peachette.
In our heart of hearts, we all knew Nintendo would never officially acknowledge Bowsette as part of Super Mario canon.
Upon discovering the description, gamers and artists were left somewhat disappointed, especially those who contributed a wealth of Bowsette fan art over the last few months that helped propel the character to social media stardom.
Since the reveal of the Super Crown and Bowsette's creation, the hybrid female Bowser has taken over the internet. U Deluxe, a repackaging of the Wii U launch title with all bonus "Year of Luigi" content included, as well as some new features...like a playable Toadette.
Unfortunately, according to Nintendo's own site, only Toadette can use the Super Crown. The Super Crown spread ever further, reaching into fan cosplays and My Little Pony transformations.
Over on the official New Super Mario Bros U. Deluxe web portal, there's a full roll out of information on the game, including some of the old items making a return, and some of the new items you'll be able to acquire throughout your journeys. We hope you enjoy the video and we'll see you next week!
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USS Cole Bombing Mastermind Killed by US Airstrike in Yemen
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The company also has updated estimates about how many passport numbers and how many payment methods were actually compromised. The company has completed the phase out of the operation of the Starwood reservations database, effective the end of 2018.
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The Ulverston Outsiders is the local amdram society. We put on two full-scale plays each year in the Coronation Hall, usually in November and April.
Over the past few years we have performed The 39 Steps, Bedroom Farce, All My Sons, The Importance of being Earnest……the list goes on and on! We are always keen to welcome new members both on and off stage.