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After Soleimani's death, Instagram shuts down Iranian accounts
News agencies, human rights activists and influencers have their accounts deactivated
Isobel Cockerell, Coda Story
Published 8:04 AM, January 11, 2020
Updated 8:05 AM, January 11, 2020
SOLEIMANI. Illustration by Sofiya Voznaya for CODA STORY.
After a U.S. drone strike killed Iran's General Qassem Soleimani, Iranians flocked to one of their favorite platforms, Instagram. But in the days following the general's death, journalists, activists and ordinary Iranians have experienced shutdowns and censorship – not from Iran, but from Instagram.
At least fifteen Iranian journalists have reported having their accounts suspended, according to the International Federation of Journalists. Government-owned and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-affiliated media agencies such as Tasnim News Agency, the Iran Newspaper and Jamaran News all had their accounts, with a combined hundreds of thousands of followers, removed entirely by Instagram. "This poses an immediate threat to freedom of information in Iran," the International Federation of Journalists said in a statement.
Iranian influencers, human rights advocates, and activists are also experiencing account shutdowns.
"It's very widespread, it's huge," said Amir Rashidi, an Iran internet security and digital rights researcher based in New York, who watched on Instagram as account after account in Iran was shut down or had posts removed after users discussed the killing. "Every person I saw that posted about Soleimani on Instagram, almost all of their posts have been removed."
IRGC affiliated Tasnim News Agency (@Tasnimnews_Fa) has its Instagram profile removed following Soleimani's assassination. Unclear if because of Soleimani's terrorist designation and their coverage of him. Semi-official @FarsNews_Agency remains live, with commemorative posts. pic.twitter.com/nboZk1bLTu
— mahsa alimardani (@maasalan) January 3, 2020
While Facebook, Twitter and Telegram are all blocked by the government and can only be accessed through a virtual private network, Instagram is one of the few Western-built social media apps not yet banned by the government. The platform has an estimated 24 million active users in Iran and is an important communications tool – though reports say it's about to be blocked by the government, too.
"The only platform where we could freely express ourselves was Instagram," said Rashidi. "And now Instagram is censoring us."
Instagram said that in removing posts in praise of Soleimani, it was complying with U.S. sanctions law. In April 2019, President Trump designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization. Shortly after Trump's designation was announced, Instagram removed a number of Revolutionary Guards' pages, including that of Soleimani himself and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's English-language page, which the company later reinstated.
Stephanie Otway, a Facebook company spokesperson, said: "We operate under U.S. sanctions laws, including those related to the U.S. government's designation of the IRGC and its leadership."
Instagram said any accounts maintained by or on behalf of the Revolutionary Guards, as well as content that supports it, are in violation of its community guidelines banning terrorist content.
"This is just a field of law that really hasn't been written quite yet," explained Eliza Campbell, associate director at the Cyber Program at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C, who said the existing laws had failed to keep up with online speech. "The terrorist designation system is an important tool, but it's also a blunt instrument," she said. "I think we're walking down a dangerous path when we afford these platforms – which are private entities, have no oversight, and are not elected bodies – to essentially dictate policy, which is what's happening right now."
Prominent human rights advocate and investigative journalist Emadeddin Baghi, 57, who has nearly 40,000 Instagram followers, also had four of his Soleimani-related Instagram posts removed. Baghi, who has been imprisoned multiple times in Iran, is a well-known critic of the IRGC. "I shared a post that had two parts," Baghi said. The general's death, he wrote, had "saddened some, and made others happy," but that the assassination "was an act which is contrary to the principles of international law."
In the post, Baghi also reflected on how Iran reached this point in history, and how it could have been avoided. Baghi described the post as daring given the current emotional climate in Iran. "In fact," he said, it was "a criticism of the government's policies." But Baghi is nonplussed as to why the post was deleted: "which of these words is really questionable on Instagram?" he said.
REMOVED. Screenshots from Emaddedin Baghi's Instagram, which had four posts removed by the company.
"If you learn and follow our guidelines, you can prevent your account from being deleted," the Instagram app warned Baghi. He believes the reason for the post's deletion may be as a result of describing the general's death as a "martyrdom," a view held by many Iranians, who see Soleimani as a uniting figure that fought Saddam Hussein and ISIS.
"When it comes to non-English languages, their tools and metric for designating dangerous speech are really sloppy—or at least, underdeveloped," said Campbell. "My guess is they have a list of danger-words, and the word for "martyr" in this case was probably one of them."
The Iranian diaspora has also been affected by Instagram's crackdown. Norwegian-Iranian businesswoman Bahareh Letnes, the partner of Norway's former fisheries minister, also had her posts removed. Letnes, 29, who has a following of more than 20,000 on Instagram, had posted a black-and-white photo of Soleimani, describing him as a "war hero" and adding: "I hope the US military is now thrown out of the Middle East forever. Rest in peace." Her post was deleted by Instagram.
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"I was not surprised, because I knew censorship and lack of freedom of speech exist all over the world," Letnes said. "Instagram said I am not allowed to use violent images. Can you show me violence here?" she said, in reference to one of her posts depicting the general. "Instagram thinks the image of Soleimani is violent."
"The United States must gladly suspend my account, censor me, threaten me, but I will not be silent," Letnes wrote in another Instagram post on Tuesday.
On Monday, an Iran government spokesperson, Ali Rabiei, condemned Instagram for shutting down discussions of Soleimani. "In an undemocratic and unashamed action, Instagram has blocked an innocence nations' voice protesting to the assesination of General #Soleimani," he tweeted.
In November, the Iranian government shut down the internet for a week, denying millions access to the web. For years, Iran has been building a government-controlled "intranet", and are also creating a domestic platform to replace Instagram as the government prepares to block the app. Iranians fear the November shutdown was a precursor to a permanent internet blackout.
Rashidi said Instagram's removal of Soleimani-related content has played into the hands of Iran's leaders and their campaign to build an internet that's ring-fenced off from the world. "It's a huge propaganda gift for the Iranian government—these companies need to understand the consequences of their decision," he said. "They are basically helping the Iranian government control the Iranian people."
Iranians are already attempting to get around the threat of deletions and account shutdowns. "People are self-censoring. When they post something about the situation they try not to mention Soleimani's name or the IRGC," said Rashidi. "It seems there is no platform ever for us to express ourselves or speak our mind." – Rappler.com
Isobel Cockerell is a reporter and filmmaker with Coda Story. A graduate of Columbia Journalism School, she has also reported for WIRED, USA Today, Rappler, The Daily Beast, the Huffington Post and others.
This article has been republished from Coda Story with permission.
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Witnessing the immigration debate unfold in America over the past several years has, for me, been the conversation that sparked my response.
Perhaps this conversation is especially meaningful because of my work as a leadership coach for immigrants where I often partner with immigrant entrepreneurs whose drive and impact I admire.
Perhaps it's because I worked for startups led by international founders whose choice to start businesses in America created jobs for people in office buildings that, somewhat poetically, had views of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
Perhaps it's because my family's history includes surviving the Soviet Union and moving to America when I was just 5 years old.
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Hamdi Ulukaya — Chobani
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When Ulukaya discovered a Kraft yogurt factory in Upstate New York in the midst of closing, he purchased what would become Chobani's first production facility. Bringing the Greek yogurt he'd grown up with to American supermarkets paid off, allowing Ulukaya to reemploy many of the former Kraft employees.
Ulukaya's incredible immigrant story doesn't end with his own; 30% of Chobani's employees are refugees or immigrants.
Phil Libin — Evernote
When Phil Libin immigrated to the United States from the Soviet Union, his family settled in a rough Bronx neighborhood, a noticeable change from their uncharacteristically comfortable life in St. Petersburg.
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Evernote's 200 million users are well-acquainted with Libin's most recent contribution to technology and productivity — and Evernote's $1B valuation.
Levi Strauss — Levi Strauss & Co.
Now a staple of startup casual, jeans were once a utilitarian fashion breakthrough, ushered in by German immigrant, Levi Strauss.
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Long before we used "Google" as a verb, Sergey Brin escaped the former Soviet Union, moving to America to avoid Jewish persecution at the hands of the Communist Party.
A young computer enthusiast, Brin excelled in computer science and attended Stanford University where he met future Google co-founder, Larry Page, and released the first version of Google in 1996.
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Jan Koum — WhatsApp
Starting life in rural Ukraine, it would have been hard to imagine that Jan Koum would one day start and sell a billion-dollar company.
Fleeing persecution in Ukraine as a teenager, Koum settled with his family in Mountain View, California, an ideal landing pad for a budding computer enthusiast. After dropping out of San Jose State University, working at Yahoo, and failing to be hired at Facebook, Koum eventually partnered with other programmers and, in 2009, founded WhatsApp.
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Rashmi Sinha — SlideShare
Earning an undergraduate degree in her native India, Rashmi Sinha came to the US to complete her Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuropsychology at Brown, an impressive accomplishment that later influenced her entrepreneurial journey and product creation.
After graduating from Brown, she started several successful tech businesses in the Bay Area and, in 2006, Sinha leveraged her tech background to develop Slideshare, combining the power of social media and information sharing.
In 2012, LinkedIn purchased SlideShare for just over $118M leading Sinha to return to life as an entrepreneur.
I.M. Pei — I.M. Pei & Associates
Now a 101-year-old architecture and design icon, I.M. Pei was born in China, moving to the United States in 1935 to study architecture. Briefly advising the National Defense Resource Council on strategically bombing Japanese and German infrastructure, Pei eventually returned to his passion for creation.
Founding I.M. Pei & Associates in 1955, Pei spent a career building iconic buildings around the globe, from the Louvre Pyramids to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum to the Bank of China Tower, leaving an impact on the skylines of cities around the United States and abroad.
Several of Pei's children continue their father's legacy of architecture and design, today running Pei Partnership Architects in New York City.
Toni Ko — NYX Cosmetics
Immigrating from South Korea to Southern California, Toni Ko came up in a family of entrepreneurs, working in her family's cosmetics business from the ages of 13 to 25.
Realizing she wanted to leave the family business, Ko started her own venture, a cosmetics brand that took on luxury brands at affordable prices, NYX Cosmetics. As the company smashed sales goals and the 2008 financial crisis sent shoppers in search of affordable products, NYX Cosmetics products found their way from Ko's rented 600-square-foot storefront to the shelves of major retailers.
When L'Oreal purchased NYX Cosmetics in 2014, her big gamble paid off to the tune of $500M. Continuing her immigrant entrepreneur journey, Ko launched sunglass brand, PERVERSE, in 2016.
Andy Grove — Intel
After surviving the Nazi occupation of Budapest with his Jewish family, Andy Grove faced dire times again in 1956 when he was forced to escape Communist Hungary and enter the United States as a refugee.
With little money or opportunity, Grove worked odd jobs and studied chemical engineering, eventually earning his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley.
What Grove is best known for is something that changed technology forever: revolutionizing Intel and microprocessors. As CEO and President, Grove grew Intel to the 7th largest company in the world and employed 64,000 people during his leadership.
After retiring from Intel, Grove lectured at Stanford University, donated $26M to the City College of New York, and served on the board of directors for the International Rescue Committee (IRC), later named a distinguished refugee by the organization.
Pierre Omidyar — eBay
Pierre Omidyar, born in Paris to Iranian immigrant parents, arrived in Baltimore because of his father's medical residency at Johns Hopkins University. As Omidyar and his interest in computers grew, so did his early entrepreneurial attempts that led to varied success.
It wasn't until he built a platform to help his future wife buy and sell Pez dispensers online that he struck gold, eventually naming the company: eBay.
As collectors took to the site, eBay's popularity and profitability grew, quickly becoming one of the most visited websites on the Internet and changing the way people buy and sell.
Omidyar, now worth around $11B, continues to inspire and support other entrepreneurs through his venture capital firm, Omidyar Technology Ventures.
Mike Krieger — Instagram
After immigrating to the United States to study at Stanford University, Mike Krieger, a Brazilian tech entrepreneur, met Kevin Systrom through Burbn, an early photo, and location sharing app.
As Krieger and Systrom worked together, they transformed Burbn into a new platform, launching Instagram to almost immediate success. Upon launch, servers crashed due to excessive downloads and even led to a desperate call to Facebook's former chief technology officer, Adam D'Angelo, seeking a solution.
Of course, the path to being purchased by Facebook for $1B was not without its challenges; Krieger was nearly forced out of Instagram and the United States due to H1-B visa complications.
Eren Bali — Udemy
Eren Bali's crowded one-room schoolhouse left much to be desired for a child curious about math and science in a small Turkish village.
Bali's first exposure to the Internet introduced him to mathematics forums that provided the knowledge and growth he missed at school, leading him to place second in the International Math Olympiads.
Seeing the potential for online education, Bali built a company with co-founder Oktay Caglar in Turkey for six years before moving to the Silicon Valley area to continue their work on what would become Udemy, an online course, and learning platform.
After more than fifty rejections by investors, Udemy found traction and funding. Now, Udemy educates 24M students through 35,000 instructors globally, an exponential result from Bali's early frustrations with traditional education.
In a 2000 Esquire article, Andy Grove of Intel wrote: "It is a very important truism that immigrants and immigration are what made America what it is. We must be vigilant as a nation to have a tolerance for differences, a tolerance for new people."
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I'm so excited to start a new feature of interviewing authors and illustrators on my blog! Today we welcome Sam Smith, a local Pittsburgh children's book writer. Sam's book, Cate's Magic Garden, is about a little caterpillar that brings a garden back to life through the power of positive thinking and kind words.
I grew up in Randolph, NJ (about an hour outside of NYC) and went to college at the University of Virginia, where I earned my bachelor's in English. I started my career in advertising in Baltimore, MD and then Capitol Hill, DC, working for several ad agencies as a media supervisor. Then I finally got brave and made the jump to copywriter; writing had been my passion since I was a little girl. I enjoyed working for an agency, but when I had the chance to strike out on my own, I did! I became a freelance writer in 2006, and in 2008, my husband and I and our 2-year-old son moved to Pittsburgh so my husband could follow his dream to work in his family's business, a 117 year-old foundry in the heart of the city. We love the area, and I recently fulfilled another childhood dream, which was to publish a children's book! I live with my husband, sons Sutter (12) and Graham (8) and kitten Penelope.
Yes! Pretty much since I was six and told my parents I wanted to be Robert Frost when I grew up. My dad gently told me that it might be a difficult living. I'm happy to report that writing can be a great and exciting profession these days, especially since you can work from anywhere! Funny story: when I was ten, I wrote a poem about a butterfly….and my book is about a very similar one—I did not remember this coincidence until very recently.
How did Cate come about?
CATE was not born the way children's books usually are—she came about rather backwards. My step-sister, Megan, put me in touch with my now co-author, Betsy Coffeen. Betsy is a dedicated Childhelp Wings Advisor and wanted to create a fundraiser for the organization, which helps prevent child abuse. We started with a story about a bunch of kids on the playground and a bullying situation, since that aligned nicely with Childhelp's mission, but the story just didn't feel right yet. Then the garden idea just popped into my head. First, we explored a world where a grumpy group of bugs dug holes with their negativity, literally. But this theme started getting too dark for a children's book. That's when my publisher had a great idea that turned the book and the entire message around. She harnessed the power of positivity and kindness. And we made the connection that words change worlds, which is a very powerful and exciting message.
We were grateful to have Ginger Seehafer join our team and truly bring the story to life through her beautiful illustrations. And Rachel Eeva Smith helped create this inspiring book with her expert book design. Amy Cherrix of Two Hoots Press finally brought CATE'S MAGIC GARDEN out into the world, and she continues to be a huge champion of its message.
Cate was published in connection with Childhelp. Can you tell us more about that?
Childhelp is an amazing organization, founded in 1959 by two actresses, Yvonne Fedderson and Sara O'Meara from the popular tv show, The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet. Since its inception, Childhelp has helped over 10 million victims of child abuse and neglect and is internationally renowned. Yvonne and Sara have both been honored by almost every president since Carter and were nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize eight times, among other important recognitions. Their work is vitally important, and I'm honored to support them. A portion of proceeds from the book go to Childhelp.
Where can readers find you and your book?
Me? Probably in a library, at my computer or on the soccer field! But seriously, CATE and I have been fortunate enough to visit several Pittsburgh area schools to talk about the power of positivity and kindness. I've done a number of readings/signings at local bookstores, including Penguin Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, Riverstone Bookstore, Learning Express at the Galleria and Learning Express of Bakery Square. My books are also available at Malaprops in Asheville, NC; How To Live in Beach Haven, NJ; Cover to Cover in Columbus, OH and Book Soup in LA! You can find them online at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.
Thanks for joining us, Sam! Be sure to check out her book!


Let's get something straight right away. Living the mountain high life at Saas Fee is not about luxury cars. In fact, if you can't stand to leave your car at home when you go on holiday, stop reading now. Right, the rest of you still with me? Please, read on.
Yes, Saas Fee is car free. While that may seem like torture to some, it's my idea of travel bliss. No smog, smoke, loud tooting and my personal favourite, no hint of road rage.
That is of course you don't get tired of waiting for the small buses that ferry you around the resort. In the case you decide to walk instead, you'll get instant calm from the amazing views across the mountain-tops.
But, here's another warning: You better get in quick - Saas Fee won't be around forever. The Swiss glacier is slowly losing its battle with global warming. As pictures in the local museum prove, it's been receding for more than 100 years.
The various rivers now running down its slopes and into the village are more evidence that, in years to come, the glacier will disappear completely.
Saas Fee sits on the border with Italy, nestled in a valley at the foot of two of the country's highest peaks, Dom and the Allalin. Both are over 14,000 feet and are brought together by a huge glacier.
The views from the village are breathtaking - summer alpine flowers in all colours adorn the rocky, green foot of the mountain and the giant snow-capped peeks.
Saas Fee's main aim is to make you relax, but there's more than enough to get the blood pumping if that's your thing. The Saas Fee programme of recreational bliss includes everything from spas and mountain walking to skiing, snowboarding and climbing.
If your head isn't spinning yet, try the superb rotating restaurant - the world's highest - giving ever more breathtaking views from 13,500 feet. Visitors can also tour the world's largest ice pavilion and ice sculptures - an eerie experience made no more comfortable by the lack of oxygen at that altitude.
At a slightly lower level, an exhibition centre houses artefacts and information on skiing and mountain climbing. Until October 15, the centre is host to an exhibition on Mike Horn, the South African explorer who completed the first winter expedition to the North Pole in March 2006.
Despite the obvious beauty of this mountain range, there is also an air of darkness and danger about it. Over the years many explorers have wondered off safe trails never to be seen again. Sometimes their bodies are washed up at the foot of the melting glacier.
But don't let the mountain's dark side put you off. The only way you'll go missing at Saas fee is voluntarily. The resort is a great family destination with plenty for kids to do - even daily cookery classes to get them out from under the feet.
Eating out can get expensive - main course salads were around £5-6 - but the village has supermarkets and bakeries that are no more pricey than back home. And the food is excellent - Switzerland is, of course, home to cheese and the rosti.
But don't count on taking too much home apart from a full tank of good memories. Remember, the car's still a long walk down the bottom of the mountain.
A seven night-stay at the Hotel Ferienart Resort & Spa on a half board basis costs £556 per person, based twin share.
Guests staying at the hotel receive free mountain bike hire, free ski and snowboard hire and a free programme of events, including guided walks and river breakfast.
For more information, contact Inghams Travel (020 8780 4433, www.inghams.co.uk).


CARIS team has been busy preparing for CARIS 2014, the largest international gathering of CARIS users, which will take place in Brest, France in a couple of weeks.
In addition, delegates will hear from CARIS' senior development manager, Mark Masry, and research and development project manager, Bill Lamey, on the latest advancements in CARIS software, as well as a look at what the future holds.
Posted on May 19, 2014 with tags CARIS 2014, europe, France, News by topic, Preparations.


Housing grants are provided to low-income families that are unable to cover housing costs. The grants are not usually dispensed in cash, but are set aside and used to subsidize costs. Most low-income housing grantees live in public, government approved homes. The majority of low-income housing grants are provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) including the HOME, SHOP, and Homeownership Zone grants. The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also provide grants.
The HOME Investment Partnerships program helps increase the supply of affordable and decent housing to low-income and very low-income families. It does so through grants local and state governments known as participating jurisdictions or PJs. HOME funds are used to help new home buyers, existing homeowners, and renters. To be eligible for rental housing and assistance, families must make less 60 percent of the median income in the area, which is determined by HUD.
Self-Help Homeownership or SHOP grants provide funds to national or regional non-profit organizations. These organizations use the grant money to purchase, develop, or improve low-income housing facilities. These non-profits typically build grant-sponsored housing with the use of volunteer labor.
The Homeownership Zone (HOZ) program provides communities with the opportunity to reclaim abandoned and damaged properties. Communities that receive these grants use them build Homeownership Zones, which care comprised of single-family, modern housing units. While according to HUD the program is still technically active, it has not been funded since 1997.
Low-income housing grants are also provided by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) and the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA). To receive these grants, families cannot make over a certain yearly income (which varies) and cannot own homes. The grants normally got to first-time home buyers, and are designed to help cover taxes, insurance, and closing costs. FHA and USDA also offer rehabilitation programs available for homeowners who cannot afford to make repairs.
A number of rural housing grants are provided through the USDA. One grant, the Housing and Community Facilities Program (HCFP) Direct Loan, is provided to families in the form of a low-interest rate loan. Eligible families must make less than 80 percent of the median income level in the area. The loans can be used to purchase or construct new homes. Another grant targeted at rural families is provided by the HCFP Loan Guarantee Program. Under the program, families can borrow up to 100 percent of the appraised value of their homes.


On June 18th, I was in bad shape. I had been so sick with a virus I no doubt caught in Mexico. I still didn't have my lab results back saying what was wrong with me. Melinda came over. She sat with me while I cried (literally into a beach towel - it was what you might call a low moment).
Melinda gave me something called the miraculous medal, something from a Catholic church in France where Mary appeared. Less than 10 minutes later, my nurse called and said they wanted to work me in today. Melinda was in the background saying, I TOLD YOU! It was awesome.
I called Kirk and said please come home immediately. He cancelled his appointments before realizing he'd taken the shuttle and didn't have a car. His boss Kim drove him all the way to Austin so he could make the appointment. I called mom and asked her to call Tracy and Craig and please all be praying for the little muffin at 2:30. I don't know if I've ever felt such desperation.
The significance of this appointment was undeniable. It was literally "do or die" for the little guy.
And thankfully, we saw a heartbeat. Here it is on the ultrasound. The arrow points to the heart. It looked like a tiny area of "static," like on an old TV. But still more exciting than I can put into words.
The highlight is when Dr. A said she'd see me in a month. Clearly it was all up to the muffin now.


Pandas have a small number of offspring in their lifetime and baby pandas are not easily viable. The panda population has been growing very slowly due to the high degree of specialization in panda reproduction and its cub rearing.
In addition to the mating season, the giant panda usually lives alone and has its own area of activity. The female panda has only a few days of estrus in a year and the estrus is usually between March to May. The gestation period of panda is 83-200 days, and the baby is usually born around August.
A female panda who becomes a mother panda, will have a heavy defense mechanism instead of a gentle temper in order to protect its baby. No animal (including man) is allowed to approach its sacred, inviolable baby.
The weirdest thing about giant panda breeding is that its newborns are quite immature at birth with a weight of only 0.1% to its mother. Young cubs weigh very little, with an average of about 145g, the lightest is 51g while the heaviest is 225g. Taking care of the baby is a very difficult task for the female giant panda, which usually takes 18 months, sometimes even two years, until her next baby is born.
The newborn panda's skin is pink with sparse white fur. Be surprised at the giant panda's long tail? Actually, the giant panda has a tail. The adult tail is about 20 cm long. The base is thick and the hair is usually white. However, the panda's tail is very close to its hip and is easily overlooked.
In the first few weeks of the cub's birth, the mother panda will hold its baby in her arms to warm it and protect it, and almost never leave her, and carry it in her mouth when she moves. If you see the mother panda licking her baby, it is likely to help its baby defecate.
After 1-2 weeks, the area of the baby panda's black hair begins to deepen. Within a month, they slowly grow black ears, eye sockets, legs and shoulder straps and become more like their mothers.
When baby pandas are 6-8 weeks old, they can open their eyes and begin to grow teeth.
Three months later, the baby panda can crawl slowly. Their hind legs begin to be powerful, and they can walk more than a metre, but they are still not stable enough and may fall over at times.
Four months later, the pandas have been able to run a few steps, and love to roll. They often climb to the mother's back to play, rolling down and quickly climbing up.
Two years later, the baby pandas leave their mother and begin to live independently.
On September 29, 2016, 23 giant panda cubs born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in 2016 were unveiled together.
On January 20, 2017, 23 baby pandas reunited and 23 keepers held them in a "2017" shape to send their blessings to the global people.
On October 13, 2017, 36 newborn panda cubs born in 2017 appeared at Bifengxia Base and Wolong Base together.
Let's look forward to the baby pandas in 2018!


Even at one, I had the hang of tearing into presents.
Today I am putting my teenage years into a box and throwing them away, saying goodbye one last time. It's beyond scary facing the fact that I'm truly a "grownup" now, as there are times when I simply do not want to get older. Know that episode of Friends where they all turn 30 and at each birthday Joey is all torn up and dramatic and going "Why God, why??" Yeah. That's me.
But getting older is inevitable, and the more I think about it, the more I'm ready for my 20's. I'm ready for the challenges this decade will bring, and the beautiful opportunities and blessings. There are so many things I long to do, and so many things I still have no idea about. That's okay. This is a time for change and inevitable mistakes and new beginnings. A new era. So here's to my twentieth year.
Storms of life are kinda like literal thunderstorms. Everything can be beautiful one second, birds chirping and children playing and laughing in their backyards. And then, seemingly out of nowhere, the sky grows dark. There's the rumble from above and a few sprinkles. And then the downpour. Endless amounts of rain. Suddenly everyone runs inside seeking shelter to wait out the storm.
Life can be like that. It can go from being beautiful and wonderful and everything you've ever wanted to being dark. Scary. The thing about storms is no matter the strength, the impact can still be devastating.
Maybe it's losing the love you thought would last forever.
Maybe it's fear of the future.
Maybe it's loneliness and doubt of ever finding "the one."
Maybe it's the shattering of dreams.
Maybe it's just that you suddenly feel lost and broken. Hopeless.
You see, life isn't always wonderful. It isn't always calm. But that's okay, because even when you are at your lowest, your loneliest, He is there. You never have to walk through the storm alone. You ever have to wait it out alone because you are worth waiting with. And He never lets go.
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and staff, they comfort me."
There's something you should know about me. I'm an eyebrow person. The eyebrows are the first thing I notice and I must admit, I silently judge them a lot.
But I have found an eyebrow lifesaver.
Summer is officially in full swing now, and I can't help but admire all the pretty styles and trends that are happening this season. Let's take a look at some of my favorites I've gathered from my pinterest, shall we?
1// Crop tops have been in for awhile and I adore the whole look of them, especially when paired with high waisted shorts or a skirt, as seen here. Points if the skirt matches.
2// I don't think floral dresses will ever go out of style. (I should know, I only have about a hundred of them) They are simple and chic and can be played up or dressed down. Also, a nice cotton or linen style keeps you cool.
3// A bright top is perfect for casual summer days. If you really want to make it stand out, keep the lower half and your accessories neutral. And a bow is always a plus.
4// Simple skirts and tank tops are a summer staple. They are easy, comfy, and cute. I like breaking out my printed skirts and pairing them with a solid tank. Slip on a pair of sandals and you're ready to go!
What are your favorite trends for the summer?
Just a little thought for today.
Once upon a time, John Green wrote a book that broke me and put me back together at the same time. Then, that book became a movie that broke me again.
Very rarely can I say I felt that the movie adaptation of a book was better than the actual book. In fact, The Princess Diaries and A Walk to Remember are the only ones that come to mind at the moment. With The Fault In Our Stars, the book still has my heart, but the film is one of the best I've seen in a long time. Seriously.
Going in, I don't think I had many expectations because I didn't want to be let down. There was no way I could be let down, though. It almost felt as if I was reading the novel again, feeling all the emotions for the first time. It solidified my feelings for Shailene Woodley as an actress, it made me laugh, it made me cry, (a lot) and it absolutely broke my heart. I think one of the things I love most about the story is that it's real and hopeful and heartbreaking and beautiful. It isn't very often that a story can captivate you in such a way that you feel different once it's over. The Fault In Our Stars is that kind of story.
Whether you've read the book a thousand times or never opened it, the movie is so worth seeing. Go ahead and read the book while you're at it. Before you do either, though, just make sure you know you'll be crying.
I cannot believe it's already three days into June. The year's nearly halfway over! Isn't that crazy?
1// Finish Divergent. I started that book over a month ago and I'm still not finished. See, with me, I either finish a book in two days or two months. I don't know why. But I really like Divergent and would love to finish it by the end of the month.
2// Write everyday. Sometimes I get a little lazy and don't feel like writing. There is inspiration everywhere and it's not hard to look for.
3// Do more crafting. I'm no Martha Stewart, but I really enjoy making things. (on my moderate level, that is) I have a crazy dream to open up an etsy shop, but I wouldn't know what to make. Maybe I'll find out.
4// Yoga. I absolutely love yoga and I want to get back into doing it at least three times a week. It's good for the soul.


Thing thing 2 is a shott them up game where you can play in survival mode (kill until you die) or in story mode (6 levels and final boss). Move with the arraow key, and use the mouse to aim and shoot the ennemies.
Mesazh saya ( 6 Janar 2006 17:43) : Good game.
Mesazh Oromis ( 26 Shkurt 2006 07:26) : VERY good game.


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Can You Hide in Johnson and Johnson Stock Amid the Turmoil?
Amid the volatile market and worries about an upcoming recession, JNJ stock is a good name to own
By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 6, 2018, 11:42 am EST December 6, 2018
Markets gave investors quite a pump fake earlier this week. After the strong rally on Monday, investors believed that stocks would have a relief rally heading into 2019. Then the Dow sank 800 points on Tuesday.
While the action caused investors' sentiment to drop sharply, not all stocks had a horrible day. For instance, take Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ). JNJ stock was basically flat on the day, falling 18 cents per share.
You know stocks had a bad day when a small decline is identified as a positive sign. But that's the situation with JNJ stock. Because of its dependability, a lot of investors have bought JNJ stock, boosting the shares recently.
That's why I wrote that JNJ stock had one of the best-looking charts going into 2019 (along with six others). In the wake of JNJ's previous rally, I had recommended waiting for a good entry point before buying the shares. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good, but JNJ stock subsequently did reach a better entry point, and it's been off to the races ever since.
So should investors buy JNJ stock in the future and, if so, how much should they pay for it?
Why Johnson & Johnson Stock Is Attractive Now
When the markets start to crack, there are few places to hide. However, some stocks do far better than others. and JNJ is in that category, partly due to the consistency it's demonstrated in the past. For 56 consecutive years, it has not missed a dividend payment and it has raised the dividend. Since JNJ's payout ratio now stands below 50%, this streak will probably continue for many years to come.
It helps that JNJ has an A+ balance sheet and a business model that, while not totally impervious to economic trends, holds its own in good times and bad times. During recessions, some consumers are going to switch to generic ibuprofen instead of Tylenol and some will delay a few medical procedures. But by and large, JNJ is well-insulated against economic declines.
Over the last few quarters, investors haven't been very concerned about the economy. Thus, growth stocks have been favored over continuous winners like JNJ stock. But with the yield curve on the cusp of inverting, many investors are worrying about a possible recession on the horizon.
As a result, traditional defensive stocks, such as JNJ, Walmart (NYSE:WMT), and Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO), are rebounding.
While positive developments — like a rally in the stock market or the trade truce with China — can cause a rotation back to growth stocks and out of blue-chip dividend stocks, worries about a recession will likely persist.
Certain economic metrics have decelerated, while interest rates continue to rise. As the yield curve threatens to invert and more investors start throwing around that dreaded "R" word, some investors will have an appetite for stocks like JNJ, WMT, KO and other defensive names.
Timing an Entry into JNJ Stock
Nothing is worse than piling into a name like JNJ, WMT or KO, only to see those stocks retreat as investors rotate back into beaten-down growth stocks. Is the positive momentum of JNJ stock likely to continue?
The charts above look kind of messy, but they highlight the various support levels and trend lines that are in play. Johnson & Johnson stock had a nice consolidation and breakout on Tuesday, before selling pressure ultimately wiped out the move. That rally took JNJ stock to a new high of $149, and I think it will get back there.
I would love to see Johnson and Johnson stock stay above $144, but a small, further pullback into trend-line support (represented by the blue line) wouldn't be bearish. I would like another chance to buy JNJ near $140 and/or the 50-day moving average. If JNJ falls below those levels, it could head to the $135 -$136 level. At those levels, however, the risk/reward of JNJ stock is positive.
Bret Kenwell is the manager and author of Future Blue Chips and is on Twitter @BretKenwell. As of this writing, Bret Kenwell did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.
Article printed from InvestorPlace Media, https://investorplace.com/2018/12/buy-johnson-and-johnson-jnj-stock-amid-turmoil/.


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Three organizations, including nonprofit and for profit enterprises, have just been announced as finalists for Kolbe Corp's 2018 Conative Excellence Enterprise Award, for applying strengths theory to make lives better. The winner will be announced at Conation Nation Symposium, Oct. 25–26.
PHOENIX (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
For profit and nonprofit enterprises share one major success criteria. They must understand people before making a significant impact. In 2018, three organizations have demonstrated superior understanding of people's innate strengths, and have just been recognized as finalists for Kolbe Corp's Conative Excellence Enterprise Award.
The three finalists are Bethany Christian Services, The Financial Services Network and LSW Architects — representing a diverse cross-section of organizations in nonprofit, financial and professional services. The winner will be announced, along with the individual Professional Award recipient, at the Conation Nation Symposium in Scottsdale, Arizona, Oct. 25–26.
"We've seen that successful organizations excel when they view their employees, customers and stakeholders in terms of strengths," said David Kolbe, CEO of Kolbe Corp. "These finalists show that understanding human potential transcends industries and sectors. We're incredibly proud to be associated with each of these finalists for our Conative Excellence Enterprise Award."
Bethany Christian Services (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Bethany Christian Services is a global nonprofit organization that brings families together and keeps families together. Strengthening families for the well-being of children is its top priority. The organization's services include adoption, foster care and pregnancy counseling. It also provides counseling to families, assists refugees and immigrants resettling in the U.S. and partners with several international countries to help keep families together. "The work we do equips families to be the answer for children in need, as Christ intended," says Bethany Christian Services.
The Financial Services Network (San Mateo, Calif.)
The Financial Services Network comprises a highly specialized group of business, investment and compliance professionals dedicated to serving the needs of an elite community of independent financial advisors. United by a common bond of excellence and sharing the desire to elevate their practices, its advisors partner with The Financial Services Network in the pursuit of growth, efficiency, acquisition strategies and seamless succession plans.
LSW Architects (Vancouver, Wash.)
LSW offers a full range of architectural, interior design and planning services and has been fortunate to partner with remarkable clients over its 60+ year history — resulting in a body of built work that continues to change the face of its Vancouver, Washington community and communities beyond. "Our people are the heart of our success," says a spokesperson. "Our dedicated team implements their unique talents to positively impact our projects — all the while producing a supportive, lively work environment that naturally breeds a sense of collaboration and creativity."
About Conation Nation Symposium
Conation Nation Symposium will take place October 25 and 26 at the DoubleTree Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz., and is the authoritative conference on conation — the part of the mind used in action and achievement. The event will feature a variety of presentations from leaders in coaching, human resources, and personal relationships; including Kathy Kolbe, Dan Sullivan and keynote speaker Brian Burkhardt.
For more information about Conation Nation Symposium, visit: http://kolbe.com/cns.
About Kolbe Corp
Since 1977, Kolbe Corp's mission is to help people succeed by having the freedom to be themselves. More than one million people have completed Kolbe assessments to better understand their conative strengths — natural instincts that govern action and achievement. Thousands of organizations use Kolbe Corp's assessments and consulting services to be more productive and to build effective and engaged teams.
Kolbe Corp's flagship online assessment, the Kolbe A™ Index, is the most powerful personal strengths assessment available, with proven reliability and validity. The Kolbe A Index is available online at http://kolbe.com.
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                }).start();

}
    public class ImageAdapter extends BaseAdapter {

        private Context ctx;

        public ImageAdapter(Context c) {
            ctx = c;
        }

        public int getCount() {

            return imgs.length;
        }

        public long getItemId(int arg0) {

            return arg0;
        }

        public View getView(int arg0, View arg1, ViewGroup arg2) {

            ImageView iView = new ImageView(ctx);
            iView.setImageResource(imgs[arg0]);
            iView.setScaleType(ImageView.ScaleType.FIT_XY);
            iView.setLayoutParams(new Gallery.LayoutParams(200, 150));
            return iView;
        }

        @Override
        public Object getItem(int position) {
            // TODO Auto-generated method stub
            return null;
        }
    }

    public View makeView() {
        ImageView iView = new ImageView(this);
        iView.setScaleType(ImageView.ScaleType.FIT_CENTER);
        iView.setLayoutParams(new ImageSwitcher.LayoutParams
            (LayoutParams.MATCH_PARENT,LayoutParams.MATCH_PARENT));
        iView.setBackgroundColor(0xFF000000);
        return iView;
    }

}

The issue is when the activty starts animation start running and images keep changing,but once I press any of the image from gallery ,animation stops and it does not start again,,,,please help me find the problem.

A: I got the solution for my question ,I just used the reset function of the imageswitcher,and used it in the click method.
int imgs[] =
        {
            R.drawable.mashad_one,
            R.drawable.mashad_two,
            R.drawable.mashad_three,
            R.drawable.mashad_four,
            R.drawable.mashad_five,
            R.drawable.mashad_six,
            R.drawable.mashad_seven,
        };
 int i=0,flag=0;
ImageSwitcher imgBus;
AnimationDrawable animation;
Handler mHandler = new Handler();
void func()
{
     imgBus.setFactory(this);
}

@SuppressLint("NewApi") @Override
     protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
            super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
            this.getWindow().setFlags(WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_FULLSCREEN,
                    WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_FULLSCREEN);

            setContentView(R.layout.dutyfree);
            ActionBar bar = getActionBar();
            bar.setBackgroundDrawable(new ColorDrawable(Color.parseColor("#FF6600")));  // Declare object of Utils class;
            Gallery gallery = (Gallery) findViewById(R.id.gallery1);
            gallery.setAdapter(new ImageAdapter(this));

            gallery.setOnItemClickListener(new OnItemClickListener() {

                public void onItemClick(AdapterView<?> arg0, View arg1, int arg2,
                        long arg3) {

                    if(i==0)

                    {
                        i++;
                        func();
                    }

                    flag=1;
animation.stop();
                    imgBus.setImageResource(imgs[arg2]);
                }
            });

           imgBus = (ImageSwitcher) findViewById(R.id.imageSwitcher1);
         imgBus.setBackgroundResource(R.drawable.anim);

                imgBus.setInAnimation(AnimationUtils.loadAnimation(this,
                        android.R.anim.fade_in));
                imgBus.setOutAnimation(AnimationUtils.loadAnimation(this,
                        android.R.anim.fade_out));

            animation = (AnimationDrawable) imgBus.getBackground();

            animation.start();
            new Thread(new Runnable() {
                @Override
                public void run() {
                    // TODO Auto-generated method stub
                    while (true) {
                        try {
                            Thread.sleep(5000);
                            mHandler.post(new Runnable() {

                                @Override
                                public void run() {
                                    // TODO Auto-generated method stub

                         // Write your code here to update the UI.
                                        if(flag==1){
    imgBus.reset();
                                            animation.start();
                                        }
                                    }
                                });
                            } catch (Exception e) {
                                // TODO: handle exception
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }).start();

    }

    public class ImageAdapter extends BaseAdapter {
        private Context ctx;

        public ImageAdapter(Context c) {
            ctx = c;
        }

        public int getCount() {

            return imgs.length;
        }

        public long getItemId(int arg0) {

            return arg0;
        }

        public View getView(int arg0, View arg1, ViewGroup arg2) {

            ImageView iView = new ImageView(ctx);
            iView.setImageResource(imgs[arg0]);
            iView.setScaleType(ImageView.ScaleType.FIT_XY);
            iView.setLayoutParams(new Gallery.LayoutParams(200, 150));
            return iView;
        }

        @Override
        public Object getItem(int position) {
            // TODO Auto-generated method stub
            return null;
        }
    }

    public View makeView() {
        ImageView iView = new ImageView(this);
        iView.setScaleType(ImageView.ScaleType.FIT_CENTER);
        iView.setLayoutParams(new ImageSwitcher.LayoutParams
            (LayoutParams.MATCH_PARENT,LayoutParams.MATCH_PARENT));
        iView.setBackgroundColor(0xFF000000);
        return iView;
    }

}

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BRISTOL NAMED FINALIST FOR SMALL BUSINESS REVOLUTION
by JP Lutz February 09, 2017
Bristol Borough has been named one of the five finalists in the national Deluxe Corporation's Small Business Resolution competition. Now it needs everyone's help to make it the grand prize winner.
CLICK HERE to cast your vote for Bristol Borough now until Feb 16!
"We're searching for the next Small Business Revolution - Main Street winner," says the Small Business Revolution website. "After combing through 14,000 nominations and an eight-town tour, we've narrowed it to five finalists. Now it's up to the public to decide which town will win the $500,000 boost and be featured on the next season of the 'Main Street' series. Vote now!
Bristol Borough is now moving on to the voting round and a chance to win the $500,000 grand prize.
"I don't want to guarantee a victory, but I'm telling you by every empirical indication ... I believe we have a real shot to win," said Raising the Bar's Bill Pezza.
Voting is now underway and will continue through Feb. 16 online at SmallBusinessRevolution.org.
Last year's winning town -Wabash, Indiana - tallied more than 100,000 votes. To match that number, Pezza said "we need 17,000 votes a day.
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Sorry if this has messed up grammar this is my first reddit post! So this actually just happened about 5 minutes ago, me and my friend nico were riding our bikes to the local Pizza Hut which is about 5 minutes away from our houses.
Sorry if this has messed up grammar this is my first reddit post!
So this actually just happened about 5 minutes ago, me and my friend nico were riding our bikes to the local Pizza Hut which is about 5 minutes away from our houses.
As we were riding we noticed something strange but we couldn't figure it what it was.
So as nico walked into the Pizza Hut, while I watched our bikes, I peeked around the corner and there was a man in a red truck telling me to come here.
I freaked the hell out and I ran into Pizza Hut attempting to warn nico. The man about late 20s early 30s got out of the truck attempting to get us.
I told the nice cashier that some man was trying to kidnap us. As a 14 year old I didn't know what to do so the cashier told the potential kidnapper to go away before he calls the cops.
The man slowly went into the truck, waiting.
The cashier told us to go leave around back and we tipped the cashier 15 dollars and thanked him for everything. We hurried the hell out of there and went back home.