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In just 4 years, WeChat has changed the way people give out Red Packets
One of the most anticipated activities during Chinese New Year celebrations (well, besides eating) is to give out and receive the red packets ("Hongbao" or "Ang Bao") – a way to show blessings and appreciation to one and another. However, as payment has gone "cashless" over the years, to receive one can be somewhat trickier than before.
The Red Packets Carnival
Each year, Tencent publishes an official report about its WeChat user activity days after the Chinese New Year holiday. This year is no different: according to the report, there were 768 million users (that was over half of China's population) exchanging digital red packets through WeChat. This is the fourth year that WeChat developed this feature, and to highlight, one user from Chongqing received 3,429 red packets, and another one from Jiangxi gave away 2,723 red packets during the week of Chinese New Year.
The growth of these figures is impressive: four years ago when WeChat red packet first started, there were 16 million packets given during the Chinese New Year. The number grew to 1 billion in 2015, then jumped up to 8.08 billion (800% increase) in 2016, 46 billion (570% increase) in 2017. This year, however, is the first year Tencent did not specify the total number of the red packets. We believe partially was due to Tencent's strategic change to refocus on its QQ business – therefore diluted its users from WeChat; the other reason is the attempts by its rival Alipay (by Alibaba's Ant Financial).
WeChat was the starter of digital red packets
WeChat shapes the Red Packets, so did the Red Packet shape WeChat.
Just like how Apple's iPod helped shape Apple's future, WeChat Pay helped promote WeChat into China's biggest social messaging space and made them become a major ePayment provider. Four years ago, WeChat initiated the QR code money transfer feature – which was later adopted by Alipay – to kick-start China's third-party mobile payment system. Before mobile payment was accepted among merchants, it was a tool to make P2P transfer to each other's eWallets. That year, when people started to use WeChat Pay to send real-valued digital red packets, WeChat became an app used in most people's daily lives; until last year, China's mobile payment market was believed to worth at USD $15.5 trillion.
Given the ePayments platforms have been through revolutions to bring customers convenience and instant-processing experience, it has now become harder to retain users. WeChat's biggest competitor, Alipay, rolled out its campaign on "collecting five-fortunes ('福Fu")," literally encouraged Alipay users to capture five Chinese characters in real life so as to receive random red packets up to 666 RMB (another symbolic number of good fortune). This year, over 251 million users participated in the campaign in over 2,300 cities around the globe according to Alipay.
Doing all to Grab Your Attention
To fight back, we have seen some interesting moves by WeChat recently. Starting from in-Apps applications launched at the beginning of this year, WeChat introduced "mini games" within WeChat app (something that you can imagine similar to the Doodle games on Google's home page) that successfully wrapped up the popularity among users. "Tiaoyitiao" ("jump-a-jump"), a game received favorable reviews by integration with WeChat's social feature, e.g. to compete scores with your friends, was estimated that at its peak, 28 million users had played the game in the same hour during the Chinese New Year holiday.
Weeks ago, we witnessed the popular Tiaoyitiao game played in a room of 100
Other new forms of red packets, such as "Face-to-Face red pockets", "voice-locked red packets", and "puzzle-locked red packets" provided fun and interactive ways to exchange red packets. The result? Although there was not a number on exactly how many users to these games, they certainly contributed to WeChat's accumulated 230 billion messages and nearly 3 billion posts sent and shared during the New Years Week, in addition to 17.5 billion minutes of video and voice calls by all users combined.
Building an Open Ecosystem
With new forms of these red packets becoming available on WeChat, we found some of which were not created by WeChat. Red packets of telco credits, Starbucks points, or even real gold were results of the partnership between WeChat and these brands. Mobike, a bike-hailing company invested by Tencent, also provided users the ability to send and receive Mobile points in WeChat red packets. All of these were to extend the lifespan beyond the mere 2-3 seconds of red packet money transfers.
WeChat Xiaochengxu ("Mini Program") is another strong message into building an open ecosystem. Previously, only WeChat could allocate apps and services in the app menu; now with an open in-app system, it is believed that it will attract more creative ideas and interactive features contributed by external developers. If this is the case, WeChat creates a cheaper way to welcome third parties to experiment with their innovations rather than R&D risk and spending on its own.
"Tiaoyitiao", a recently popular mini game introduced on WeChat
Red Packets Battle: a necessary fight
Besides the red packets being a cornerstone of WeChat's development history, there are more reasons for mobile payment providers to compete during this period of time. The Lunar New Year is the biggest Chinese festival of the year, both the number and value of transactions easily surpass any other time in the year. Imported food and beverage purchase, for instance, surged 300% more than average and led to great markets for mobile payment providers. With ever-changing ways to live up the traditions nowadays, perhaps there is only one thing which never changed – to spend time and enjoy with beloved families and relatives at this particular time of the year.
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"Chinese embrace digital red envelopes for lunar new year", Financial Times
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'Armed and Dangerous' Upstate Hospital Shooter Faces Federal Charges in NYC Armed Robbery: Officials
42-year-old Joshua Stuart is charged with robbery, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of stolen property and criminal possession of a controlled substance
By Wale Aliyu	• Published October 2, 2018 • Updated on October 3, 2018 at 12:53 pm
The fugitive suspected of shooting at police officers at a hospital in Ellenville, NY, appeared in federal court in Brooklyn Tuesday
Joshua Stuart, 42, was caught Monday behind a Whole Foods supermarket in Brooklyn after a chase, officials and witnesses say
His lawyer painted him as a heroin user going through withdrawal
The fugitive suspect wanted for an upstate New York hospital shooting who fled to Brooklyn and tried to rob a store clerk at gunpoint was charged with that armed stickup in federal court Tuesday, authorities say.
Joshua Stuart, 42, wore a plastic white suit as he was walked from a police precinct into a car to head to federal court. He said nothing to reporters about the crime spree he's accused of, which began Friday when he allegedly robbed an Ulster County hospital where staff refused to give him pain medication.
His attorney painted his client as a longtime heavy heroin user going through withdrawal.
"He's doing OK right now, but I see signs of withdrawal," said Michael Padden outside court Tuesday. "He told me he needed treatment for it."
Padden said he requested Stuart get methadone maintenance while behind bars. It's unclear whethere he'll return to federal court in Brooklyn to face charges for robbing the hospital upstate.
Court documents show he fired a gun inside the Ellenville Regional Hospital Friday, shooting out a Demerol dispenser and stealing about 17 vials of the narcotic from the hospital before fleeing in a truck. Police said he then fired at officers, then ran through the woods on foot.
While on the run, he broke into a home, stole a car and fled to Brooklyn, where he has strong family ties, according to authorities. He was spotted over the weekend in the Sunset Park and Flatbush neighborhoods -- and then on Monday, he allegedly robbed a tobacco store and a clerk in that store. He was finally caught behind a Whole Foods supermarket in Gowanus, where a security guard spotted him and called police, according to a witness.
"He was full speed, he was running for his life" in the Whole Foods parking lot when police responded, said the witness who asked to remain anonymous. Stuart then leaped into the Gowanus Canal, according to the witness.
"He jumps into the water, so as soon as he jumps in, the cops go after him and pretty much gets him right away," said the witness.
Stuart was arrested by members of the NY/NJ U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force and the NYPD. Police said they did recover a gun, and no one was hurt.
Stuart was charged with robbery, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of stolen property and criminal possession of a controlled substance, according to police. It wasn't immediately clear whether he had an attorney.
Stuart has previously been arrested in a pharmacy robbery, state police said. It wasn't immediately clear whether weapons were involved in that robbery or whether he was convicted.
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One of the most blessed experiences I have had since coming to seminary is the opportunity to study the faith on a level I never imagined possible. There are some courses where I come out of each and every session with my mind blown, giving thanks to God for His creation and work in salvation, praying that I might be able to grasp even a fraction of this wonder. I am certainly not the best student: I procrastinate for sure, and could always work a bit harder, but the privilege of being able to take time to study these mysteries is a reality that is not lost on me, and I realize that I will likely never have it at any other time in my life.
Case in point: almost every single word in the above song takes on more weight, extra meaning. Studying scripture and theology has had a more profound effect on my own faith, how I view myself, and how I view the world around me, whether in terms of science, morality, or relationally, just to name a few, than I can possibly fathom.
But you do not have to be in seminary or get a Master's degree in theology to have this experience! We all have the opportunity to deepen our faith, to study, and reflect. He calls us all into a more profound understanding of His love. Whether you are taking 17 units in graduate theology, or simply want to start reading a single book, the opportunity is there. Read the daily mass readings. Make a commitment to read a little scripture each day. Pick up a book by a classic author or saint. Even if you only have a few minutes, take the time each day to study, to pray, to reflect. I promise that you will not be disappointed.


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#1 - Still a Small Town
Close to Home Season 1 - Episode 18
Annabeth attempts to link several of her former classmates to the murder of their high school friend who dies after a game of touch football.
#2 - Out of the Box
White Collar Season 1 - Episode 14
After months of searching, Neal has finally found the object of everyone's desire - the music box. But in order to get it, Neal is going to have to first get his tracking anklet turned off. Meanwhile, Peter and Diana try to take down Fowler.
#3 - Pilot
Satisfaction Season 1 - Episode 1
Investment banker Neil Truman and his wife Grace are sifting through their stagnant relationship when Neil discovers that Grace is seeing a male escort and accidentally gains possession of the escort's phone. He gains a unique perspective on his life and what motivates women, while Grace contemplates whether her needs are being met and whether her marriage is worth saving.
#4 - P.S.L.
Suits Season 6 - Episode 10
Jessica and Rachel fight to save Leonard Bailey; Harvey and Louis try to keep clients from abandoning ship by wooing their oldest client.
#5 - Dog Fight
Harvey's efforts to free an innocent man hit a wall when he goes against the new district attorney, who seems more focused on the integrity of the system than justice.
#6 - Wasn't That Enough?
The Black Donnellys Season 1 - Episode 11
In an effort to help save the diner from being repossessed by some mysterious person, Tommy searches for answers to find out who is buying up all the land in the area, and learns more about the circumstances of his fathers death.
#7 - High Noon
Harvey needs Mike's help as the battle for control of Pearson Hardman reaches its climax. But Mike drops off the grid following a dramatic turn in his personal life.
#8 - Filicide
Justice (2006) Season 1 - Episode 10
TNT&G takes the case of Ron Trott's former lover who claims she murdered her teenaged son in self-defense.
#9 - Hi, Infidelity
Veronica Mars Season 3 - Episode 6
When Veronica's term paper appears on the internet, she is accused of cheating by the TA and must prove her innocence. Meanwhile, Wallace has problems of his own when long basketball practices distract him from his studies, and Keith begins seeing Harmony Chase.
#10 - Pilot
Suits Season 1 - Episode 1
Harvey throws Mike his first case, a ''pro bono'' sexual harassment suit involving a CEO. But will Mike's need to raise twenty-five thousand dollars and his ''bad influence'' best friend get in his way? If Harvey is going to stay on top of his game, he'll have to keep Mike motivated and honest.
#11 - The Dim Knight
The Good Guys (2010) Season 1 - Episode 4
A string of poisonings leads Jack & Dan to a deadly visitor.
#12 - Rat Saw God
With Aaron Echolls facing trial for Lilly's murder, the previously accused Abel Koontz appears to enlist Veronica's help in finding his missing daughter Amelia, leading to a confrontation with Kane Software's head of security. Meanwhile, Logan is arrested
#13 - Real as F**k
Insecure Season 1 - Episode 7
Issa preps for a fund-raiser, but has trouble staying focused. Meanwhile, Lawrence mulls a job opportunity; and Molly learns something new from an old friend.
#14 - Stay
An old nemesis returns to complicate the Pearson Darby negotiations and put Harvey and Scottie on opposite sides once again. Meanwhile, recruiting a new hire puts Louis in Sheila's crosshairs, and Mike and Rachel find themselves in Jessica's crosshairs.
#15 - Hella Disrespectful
Tensions run high during Derek and Tiffany's dinner party. Molly rethinks her future after being forced to come to terms with her romantic realities. Issa tries to make things right with Frieda.
#16 - Discovery
Louis and Mike finally see eye to eye, but Louis' paranoia may damage his budding friendship with Mike as well as his standing at the firm. Also, Travis Tanner rolls back into town, gunning for Harvey. Guest Stars: Eric Close, David Costabile, John Finn.
#17 - Free Fall
White Collar Season 1 - Episode 7
The FBI investigates a spectacular jewelry heist and all the clues point to Neal. Now Peter must figure out if his "partner" is telling the truth or if Neal is pulling a con of his own.
#18 - I Shall Not Be Moved
Memphis Beat Season 1 - Episode 8
Dwight tries to resolve a hostage crisis by becoming a second hostage. He then proceeds to dig through his captor's past to learn the truth about a decades-old cold case with connections that stretch from Memphis to Louisiana. Meanwhile, Lt. Rice's ex-husband causes her problems.
#19 - Controlling Interest
Peter sends Neal undercover with a psychiatrist who may be manipulating her patients into committing robberies.
#20 - Hella Blows
Issa maintains her roster but is met with disappointment as she finds herself without a car. Molly worries about an important friendship while embracing something new. Lawrence gets a rude awakening at work after pitching his app.
#21 - Retired Janitors of Idaho
Succession Season 3 - Episode 5
Kendall and the Waystar team find themselves working together at the annual shareholders' meeting, where Logan's health takes a turn.
#22 - Matsya Nyaya
Person of Interest Season 1 - Episode 20
To track the latest person of interest, Reese goes under cover as part of an armored truck crew; throughout the case, Reese is reminded of tough decisions he was forced to make during his last CIA mission.
#23 - He's Back
With the resources of the firm stretched to the limit, Daniel Hardman returns with an outrageous lawsuit against Jessica.
#24 - Point Blank
When Peter and Neal find a vital clue in the mystery of who killed Kate, Neal orchestrates an elaborate con to bring himself face to face with her murderer.
#25 - Re-Entry
Snowfall (2017) Season 4 - Episode 1
With violence in South Central ramping up, Franklin attempts to stop a gang war from exploding. Gustavo and Teddy deal with pipeline issues. Local reporter Irene Abe attempts to understand what's happening to her neighborhood. Leon charts a new path.
#26 - Moot Point
Harvey faces an old rival from law school; Jessica tries to stay out of Louis and Scottie's feud.
#27 - My Hero
Stalker Season 1 - Episode 14
Beth and Jack must diffuse the threat against a female lifeguard and her loved ones when she becomes the obsession of a mysterious stalker.
#28 - Dundee
Shiv seeks backup in her battle against Rhea as the family gathers in Logan's hometown in Scotland to celebrate his 50 years of business.
#29 - Obsessed-Like
Issa tries to concentrate on her business plan but is driven to distraction; Molly steps out of her comfort zone in her love life.
#30 - Mind Hunters
Cold Case Season 2 - Episode 9
The headless torso of a woman who disappeared in 1985, on the same day she filed domestic-abuse charges against her husband, is found by hikers in a wildlife preserve. The investigation quickly leads to the grisly discovery of 8 more decapitated bodies, the victims of a serial killer.
#31 - Wunderkind
The team re-opens the 2002 case of a 14-year-old math whiz whose half-brother exploited his unusual talents: card counting and safe cracking.
#32 - The Real Heartbreak
The Real O'Neals Season 2 - Episode 14
Kenny and Brett have officially broken up so Kenny is wallowing in his sorrows by his lonesome at home with no one to share Valentines Day with.
#33 - The Fixer
Pearson Season 1 - Episode 10
Jessica is split between her personal and professional life. Keri comes to a decision about her future.
#34 - I Want You to Die
How to Get Away with Murder Season 2 - Episode 7
Annalise and the team are hired to represent a client accused of badgering somebody to the point of suicide. Eve returns to defend Nate after ADA Sinclair serves him for a possible new murder charge, and Bonnie learns about what happened at Trotter Lake.
#35 - Inside Track
Jessica hopes Harvey's promotion will reign him in, but when a crisis arises with the first client he brought into the firm, Harvey goes rogue trying to fix it.
#36 - Thirsty as F**k
Although things are better than ever with Lawrence, Issa turns to Daniel for help during Career Day. Molly finds herself in a tough position when a partner asks her to give Rasheeda a talking-to. Facing disappointment at his new job, Lawrence bonds with a surprising confidante.
#37 - The Choice
As Hardman makes it clear he's back to stay, Jessica tasks Harvey with helping shore up support for her within the firm - but Harvey's penchant for winning may create more enemies than friends.
#38 - There Goes the Neighborhood
The Vampire Diaries Season 1 - Episode 16
Anna brings a surprising guest along when she pays a visit to Damon. Elena and Stefan go on an awkward double date with Caroline and Matt, but Stefan and Matt find they have some common ground. Jenna reunites with her old friend Kelly, and Jeremy's relationship with Anna takes an unexpected direction.
#39 - Chuck Versus the Broken Heart
Chuck Season 2 - Episode 18
A female agent is sent to evaluate Sarah's performance, when Chuck's feelings for her are revealed. Meanwhile, Morgan, Jeff and Lester are trying to get invited to Captain Awesome's bachelor party.
#40 - M.I.A.
Root and Reese's hunt for Shaw takes them to a small town in upstate New York where it becomes apparent that not everything is as idyllic as it seems. Also, Fusco teams with a former POI to tackle the newest number.
#41 - Brief Interlude
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 14 - Episode 23
The investigation into how a comatose woman ended up in a river near the mayor's home reveals the victim's unexpected wild side.
#42 - What We May Be
Empire (2015) Season 3 - Episode 7
Cookie looks to Candace for tips on how to plan an elaborate family dinner that will impress Angelo's mother, Diane. Meanwhile, old home videos cause Cookie to face secrets about her relationship with her father that she had tried to hide from her kids, and Andre organizes an unlikely duet.
#43 - Parasite
Heroes Season 1 - Episode 18
As the election and destruction of New York approach, Nathan meets up with Linderman. Hiro attempts to steal the sword heading him in a new path. Suresh and Sylar make progress with the list at great cost. D.L. begins to suspect problems at home. Isaac paints an even more terrible painting. A new hero, Candice Wilmer, appears.
#44 - Leveraged
Having lost his partner on the inside, Mike moves to a hostile takeover of Gillis Industries. On the other side, Harvey and Louis pull out all the stops to make sure they win this takeover fight, and things take a personal turn. Meanwhile, Jessica and Malone come face-to-face with Sean Cahill, the attack dog with the weight of the SEC behind him, bent on bringing The Firm down.
#45 - Red on Red
Shooter Season 1 - Episode 8
Bob Lee and Nadine plot to secure evidence that could expose the conspiracy. Isaac searches for an exit strategy. Payne tries to flee. Julie and Mary are in danger.
#46 - Play the Queen
The Morning Show Season 1 - Episode 9
New alliances are formed and old bonds are revived as TMS is forced to reckon with its past.
#47 - Lowkey Feelin' Myself
With Condola's guidance, Issa prepares for a mixer in her courtyard to pitch the block party to potential sponsors – but tensions rise when they discover a mutual connection. Molly begins to develop unexpected feelings for Andrew.
#48 - Rififi
The Americans (2013) Season 6 - Episode 6
A sudden assignment pulls Elizabeth away from her family at a crucial moment. At the FBI, a major development leads Aderholt to approach Stan about an urgent investigation.
#49 - Where There's Smoke
Burn Notice Season 4 - Episode 8
Michael, Sam, and Jesse must try to rescue Fiona when their plan to protect a wealthy business bigwig at his house party go horribly awry. Meanwhile, Michael and Jesse need Madeline's help in order to rob a bank.
#50 - Being Bow-racial
black-ish Season 3 - Episode 8
Bow must address unresolved feelings about her own biracial identity when Junior brings home his first girlfriend, who happens to be white. Dre is handling a big project for a client at work and relies on Charlie to teach him how to relate to the campaign's white, female point-person. Meanwhile, Zoey needs extra credit for her design class, and asks Jack and Diane if she can remodel their room.
#51 - Please Note We are No Longer Accepting Letters of Recommendation from Henry Kissinger
Law & Order: Criminal Intent Season 7 - Episode 15
Three murders lead to a preschool with an exclusive and long waiting list.
#52 - Toe to Toe
When Harvey's bitter rival Travis Tanner turns up on the other side of a case, claiming to be a changed man, Harvey and Mike must decide whether to believe him - or bury him. As Harvey's sessions with Dr. Agard continue, she links his personal stake in the Tanner fight to issues from his past. Meanwhile, Jessica tasks Louis to make things right with Harvey, and with Rachel and Donna's help he devises a plan - one which could make an enemy of the formidable Jack Soloff.
#53 - Beautiful Little Fool
Cold Case Season 3 - Episode 19
Lilly re-opens the 1929 case of a woman found dead in a ravine on Christmas Day when the victim's great-granddaughter comes in asking for help. Meanwhile, Lilly's estranged mother shows up, hoping to re-connect with her daughter.
#54 - Torn
The team re-investigates their oldest cold case yet, the 1919 murder of a young woman who was a passionate advocate for women's right to vote.
#55 - It Takes a Village
When the body of a newly missing boy is found in a cargo container along with the remains of three other victims who vanished in 1999-2003, the team realizes they're dealing with a serial killer.
#56 - Neighborhood Watch
Michael tries to find out about Kendra's agenda, while a doctor named Lauren asks him for help when her boyfriend's clinic is targeted by drug dealers.
#57 - Be True
Over at Lyon Dynasty, Cookie and Anika work together with Laz to throw "Cookie Lyon's Block Party," a big event to launch their company, showcase their artists and premiere a signature Dynasty anthem written by Hakeem. Meanwhile, Jamal gets busy working on his music with Ne-Yo. Also, Hakeem begins a tender romance with the lead singer of his girl group, and Andre takes steps to rid his soul of past sins.
#58 - L'affaire Du Coeur
Franklin & Bash Season 2 - Episode 5
A high-profile judge (Don McManus) asks Peter and Jared to defend him after he is arrested for having an affair with a lawyer while presiding over her cases. Sexual tension builds between Peter and Janie (Claire Coffee). And Karp defends a college friend (Tuc Watkins) who needs to prove that he is gay in order to keep a championship softball trophy.
#59 - Public Fool
An incident at school threatens Junior's future at his beloved Valley Glen Prep.
#60 - Now Leaving Illinois
Shameless (US) Season 10 - Episode 10
An incident in the Tamietti family presents Lip and Tami with a new opportunity. Faye's betrayal lands Frank in front of a judge. Mickey's antics drive Ian to online dating. Carl makes an unexpected discovery at his new job.
#61 - Openings
The Killing (2011) Season 2 - Episode 6
Sarah zeros in on a Larsen-family secret; Stan comes to grips with some past indiscretions; and Mitch takes in a runaway girl. Meanwhile, the Richmond campaign entertains a surprise visitor.
#62 - Chapter II
Dear White People Season 2 - Episode 2
Still haunted by flashbacks to the house party, Reggie bounces from therapy to Bible study to drinking as he seeks an outlet for his pent-up emotions.
#63 - You're Undead to Me
The Vampire Diaries Season 1 - Episode 5
Stefan is hopeful that his plan to get rid of Damon is working. Elena and Jenna are concerned about Jeremy's relationship with Vicki. Stefan decides to reveal parts of his past to Elena. At a fund-raising car wash, Bonnie is surprised by abilities she didn't know she possessed, and seeks advice from her grandmother. Finally, Elena hears a disturbing story about the Salvatore family from a stranger.
#64 - You Got Served
Scandal (2012) Season 5 - Episode 5
Olivia knows she can't handle this latest storm on her own and calls for help from an unexpected source. Meanwhile, Mellie and Cyrus continue to pull strings from the sidelines and Jake is still occupied by a ghost from his past.
Wheeler and Logan investigate the murder of a man found decapitated, mutilated and stabbed in Maspeth Creek, a neighborhood that did not welcome him.
#66 - The Political Wife
Pearson Season 1 - Episode 8
Keri goes on a trip with Stephanie. Angela assists her neighbors. Jessica contends with Yoli's problem.
#67 - Bad Night
The 1978 murder of a young man is re-opened after the victim's mother finds a letter suggesting that his death wasn't random.
#68 - Triple Threat
Lilly and the team look into a 1989 case involving a Russian opera singer. Vera has a strong recollection of the case being a rookie in the department at the time.
#69 - Man at Work
Dre has always looked out for the crew he grew up with, but when his childhood friend Sha comes to stay at the house for a few days, Bow thinks he is taking advantage of Dre. Meanwhile, Daphne Lido, the now ex-wife of Stevens & Lido's founding partner, gains control of half of the company and wants to start inserting herself in company business. When Daphne starts to question Charlie's work ethic, Dre must decide who he remains loyal to.
#70 - Higher Power
NCIS: Los Angeles Season 3 - Episode 11
The NCIS team must locate a classified device with the power to destroy Los Angeles that was stolen from a college research facility. Meanwhile, Sam tries to track down a highly sought-after Christmas present for his daughter, and Eric meets Nell's parents.
#71 - Won't Get Fooled Again
Criminal Minds Season 1 - Episode 3
Gideon and his team track down a copycat bomber terrorizing a quiet community.
#72 - Static
The apparent 1958 suicide of a popular rock-and-roll DJ is reinvestigated after a documentary filmmaker discovers a tape recording made at the time of the victim's death by gunshot at his radio station. Also, Valens tries to get his brother to testify against a suspected pedophile.
#73 - Late Registration
grown-ish Season 1 - Episode 1
In the series premiere, Zoey Johnson arrives at California University certain she will be a hot shot on campus, but quickly learns she may have a little more growing to do.
#74 - The Ballad of PUP-E Q. Barkington
Future Man Season 2 - Episode 9
Stu sends commandos to abduct Josh in the NAG – chaos and bloodshed ensue. Wolf realizes Stu is evil and seeks revenge, trying in vain to make Tiger see the truth. Josh and Wolf learn the identity of Achilles, the elusive leader of the Pointed Circle.
#75 - Pops the Question
Summer was a season of change for the Johnsons. The twins are headed into eighth grade, and Junior is out on his own managing social media for Migos. Meanwhile, Pops reveals that he is getting married.
#76 - Blood on the Tracks
Lilly investigates the deaths of a married couple who perished in 1981 when a supposedly accidental gas-leak explosion set their house on fire. The case is reopened when fragments of a bomb are discovered at the house during renovations. Back at headquarters, Stillman takes care of his 4-year-old grandson.
#77 - The Lake House
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 8 - Episode 2
The squad takes Holt up on an offer for a weekend getaway.
#78 - They Are Not Saints
Charlie's Angels (2011) Season 1 - Episode 8
Eve resuscitates an unconscious man who she finds while out jet-skiing. When the man is revived, she discovers that he has amnesia. Later, Bosley is jealous when he finds out that Eve has taken a liking to the man
#79 - Black Math
black-ish Season 4 - Episode 18
When Junior is accepted to Howard and Stanford, Dre tries to convince him to attend his alma mater. Meanwhile, Jack develops a comedy style and Ruby decides she's going to manage his career, forcing Diane to compete for her attention.
#80 - The Chicken and the Goat
Bless This Mess Season 1 - Episode 2
After weeks of researching soil revitalization and coming up with a wonderful plan to make their farm successful, Rio and Mike are forced to find a new strategy when the weather forecast is not in their favor. As Mike tries to focus on addressing the dead soil, Rio attempts to connect with new neighbors at the Bowman's potluck but ends up spicing up her romantic relationship with Mike instead.
#81 - Fanatic
Stalker Season 1 - Episode 7
The TAU investigates the home of a young actress after she is frightened by an obsessed fan. Beth receives an unsettling personal letter and Perry gains more access into her life.
#82 - Angle of Attack
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 15 - Episode 11
The CSIs' investigation of the victim of an apparent hit and run leads them into the world of aeronautics.
#83 - Immersion
A secret brings Elizabeth and Paige together. In Moscow, Oleg's own secrets put him under KGB suspicion. A new twist in the Morozov operation creates an opportunity that changes everything.
#84 - The Flush
Fresh Off the Boat Season 3 - Episode 17
Louis plans a guys' weekend for he and Eddie, but is disappointed when he invites his buddies over for a sleepover instead. Unbeknownst to Louis, Eddie and his friends hide out in his room, trying beer for the first time. Meanwhile, Jessica, Emery, Evan, and Honey go on a road trip to Georgia to save a few dollars on a piece of furniture.
#85 - You Don't Know Jack
Jack joins the robotics club and Dre worries it might be a detrimental failure for him after already being cut from the basketball team. Ruby embellishes a story for Diane's school project.
#86 - The Alderman
Jessica starts her new job in the mayor's office. It's a new world, and a whole new power struggle.
#87 - Grey Christmas
The Mayor (2017) Season 1 - Episode 9
After visiting a homeless shelter on Christmas Eve, Courtney realizes things for the needy could be improved and pledges to make it a joyous Christmas that every family deserves. But when he learns he doesn't have the budget to deliver on his promise, Courtney loses hope and his holiday spirit which leads to a magical "It's A Wonderful Life" moment that makes him realize he has the gift needed to pull off a Christmas miracle.
#88 - Truth, Lies and Consequences
Agent X Season 1 - Episode 5
A biological weapon is used in a failed assassination attempt on a high ranking government official. John, Natalie and Malcolm investigate the case and quickly find themselves racing the clock to stop a domestic terrorist group from deploying the virus on a greater, catastrophic scale.
#89 - Liar Liar
Eddie gets annoyed when he catches Nicole changing her opinions in order to impress her new crush, Jackie. Louis is eager to expand his social circle with Matthew Chestnut's friends, but Jessica fears her sometimes-too-generous husband is overextending himself. When Emery and Evan take Honey shopping to find her a new, easy style to help her when the baby comes, their idea of a "mom" wardrobe is met with some resistance.
#90 - Grand Master
CSI: NY Season 1 - Episode 4
On the very night that he wins a D.J. competition, DJ Banner is found dead in an alleyway outside the club where the contest is being run, prompting Mac and Flack to investigate not only the club but also Banner's primary competition, who was jealous that his girlfriend's voice was part of Banner's act. Stella and Danny investigate the death of fashion designer Deborah Gayle, found face-down in the pool at her apartment by her assistant, who isn't concerned by her boss's demise. An autopsy reveals that the cause of death was poisoning by tetrodotoxin, a poison found in blowfish, which leads Stella and Danny to Fuqua Sushi.
#91 - Enemies Closer
Burn Notice Season 3 - Episode 13
When Michael's old acquaintance Larry shows up unannounced, it is up to Michael to clean up his mess. Meanwhile, Michael's brother Nate shows up with his new wife Ruth.
#92 - Abel & Willing
Law & Order: Criminal Intent Season 9 - Episode 6
A psychologist conducts unimaginable field experiments asking his human test subjects to make the impossible choice, but Detectives Nichols and Stevens are even more surprised by the man's inspiration.
#93 - Slipping
The team re-opens the case of a woman who allegedly committed suicide in 1962 when the victim's granddaughter comes forth with evidence that the note found on the death scene -- then thought to be the suicide note -- was not written in the victim's handwriting.
#94 - Stealing Home
The team re-opens the 1999 murder of a Cuban baseball star who fled to the U.S. after being fired from his team.
#95 - Things Done Changed
In trying to prove to Diane that hip-hop isn't dead, Dre realizes he may be more of out of touch with current trends and his clients than he thought. Meanwhile, Jack thinks that he has somehow become Bow's best friend now that Junior is too busy with his new girlfriend.
#96 - Read Between the Lines
The 1991 murder of a 14-year-old girl in foster care who was a promising rapper is investigated. The probe reveals the victim lived in a gang-infested neighborhood and was recently placed, along with her sister, with new foster parents.
#97 - Homicide: Life in the Mons
Wolf, ignoring warnings about the Pointed Circle, brings Josh to live outside his Clusternest. Tiger reaches a dead end in her quest for the TTD. Wolf puts together the truth about Tiger – she's a Biotic – and rejects her, confirming her worst fears.
#98 - Rewind
The Twilight Zone (2002) Season 1 - Episode 28
Jonah, a gambler, never can beat ""the house"" no matter how hard he tries. But then he gets an interesting device that enables him to go back in time up to 5 minutes, and that means he has big chances for his gambling.
#99 - Trick
RUN (2020) Season 1 - Episode 7
With the end of their journey approaching, Ruby and Billy consider their future together. Are they finally being honest with each other? Babe and Laurel are forced together as they follow a new lead.
#100 - Another Country
In Justice Season 1 - Episode 5
Donald Brooks was convicted for the murder of an unborn child in 1999, during a burglary and violent fight with the mother. A former jusro asks the National Justice Project to reopen the case because he now believes Brooks was railroaded.


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Faraday Future breaks ground at US$1 billion factory in Las Vegas
At a ceremony yesterday, Faraday Future broke ground on the site of its US$1 billion ($1.3 billion) factory in North Las Vegas.
Derek Fung
06:59, 15 April 2016
The startup electric car maker says that, should all its plans come to fruition, the new factory to the north of Sin City will create 4500 direct jobs over the next 10 years. At present the company claims that it has around 700 employees in the USA.
Work has already begun on the site, with the company commencing land clearing operations in January, and land grading is expected to begin shortly.
The factory building itself will not only feature "ergonomically and economically adaptable workspaces", but will also have an exterior that is a "clear calling card of the [Faraday Future] look and feel from the air and from the highway encouraging passers by to visit".
Inside the plant the company plans on utilising latest aluminium joining techniques, as well as "high levels of robotic automation". The facility will meet its green energy targets by utilising power from wind, solar and geothermal sources.
Once operational, the new factory will begin producing premium electric vehicles built upon Faraday Future's Variable Platform Architecture. According to the company, the modular platform can be easily stretched or shrunk by adding or deleting battery strings.
At CES this year, the company unveiled the FFZERO1, an electric supercar concept said to be based on the scalable platform. Its multi-motor electric drivetrain is said to generate a total of 745kW.
With a high amount of carbonfibre throughout the body, the FFZERO1 has a claimed 0-60mph (0-97km/h) time of under three seconds and top speed of over 322km/h.
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08 Jun Pop Up India 2.0 Workshop Leads to Selection of Final Winners
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Ennovent partnered with Veolia, a global leader for optimised resource management, to implement Veolia's Pop Up programme in India. Pop Up India is a unique program to boost open innovation and co-creation between Veolia and promising startups to address existing business challenges and explore new opportunities with social and environmental impact in India. The first edition of Pop Up India was launched in 2018 and focused on co-creating business solutions in the space of waste and water.
Following the success of its first edition, Pop Up India 2.0 was launched in February 2020 and called for applications from social enterprises working in the waste-to-value sector in India, primarily in feedstock collection for biomass to energy.
During due diligence visits
We received over 30 applications for Pop Up India 2.0 and shortlisted four of them through a multi-tiered selection process, including experts' assessments and interviews. A team composed of representatives from Ennovent and Veolia also visited the four shortlisted organisations for detailed due diligence. Before making the final decision about the organisations, the four organisations joined us in New Delhi for an interactive business pitch and co-creation workshop. The workshop was the final step in the selection process for Pop UP 2.0. Before the second wave of COVID-19 hit the country, the workshop was scheduled for 1 – 2 March 2021, following all necessary protocols.
This two-day workshop was focused on opening up discussions with the entrepreneurs about their business plan and being part of the round table with Guillaume Dourdin – CEO & Managing Director, Veolia India, along with other sectoral experts.
On Day 1, the Veolia India and Ennovent team spent over two hours with each organisation discussing their business model. The team comprising leaders from both organisations offered suggestions to fine-tune their presentations for the next day. On day 2, each entrepreneur presented their case to an expert panel:
Sheilaja Singh – DGM, Health & Safety, MarCom, Sustainability, Veolia India;
Merzak Belkhodja – Director, Technical & Performance Department, and Industrial Operations, Veolia India;
Aniruddha Sharma – CEO, Carbon Clean Solutions Limited
Each entrepreneur spent a total of half-hour with the panel, including time for Q&A. In the second half of Day 2, we hosted a round-table discussion with experts from Veolia India, including Guillaume Dourdin and the entrepreneurs. The discussion touched upon market trends, technologies, and practices in waste management and carbon sequestration.
These conversations provided the basis for the final decision about the organisations selected to work with Veolia India on Pop Up 2.0. As a result, two organisations made the final cut:
A2P Energy works towards resolving the paddy straw burning problem by putting up sustainable projects for converting the straw into valuable products like energy and soil conditioners. The business aims to provide value to all the stakeholders starting from the farmers.
Krimanshi works on sustainable and unconventional feed systems to feed our animals by valorizing food residues and surplus into highly nutritious feeds.
Both these organisations will co-create solutions with Veolia India as part of Pop Up 2.0. You will hear more about the projects co-created soon. Subscribe to our newsletter, and follow us on Linkedin for regular updates.
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Greetings from the "new third world," er, Europe. What do you want to know about Europe's spiraling crisis?
Greetings. I'm GlobalPost's editor for Europe — or, as Michael Lewis calls it, the new third world. As my colleagues have mentioned, we're attempting to give Redditors a greater say in the editorial process. Feel free to suggest any old idea you might be curious about. We're also eager to know what questions you'd like answered on the euro zone crisis. So go ahead. Fire away. What do you want to know?
I would like to know more about the mechanisms that the bond markets are using to place pressure on the ECB and EC, i.e. precisely when sovereign debt rolls over, how the ratings agencies affect those rollovers, how the ECB and IMF negotiate with each other, how much power the ECB has relative to any given European head of state (esp. Merkel). I would like to know exactly how much exposure the various major banks in Europe have to sovereign debt from the PIIGS (I have found such figures only for the half billion euros of Greek bonds), and the overall size of the secondary derivative market for insurance against sovereign default in Europe. I want to know how exposed US banks are to European defaults as well. I would also like to hear more from voices in Greece and elsewhere in Europe that favor immediate default.
Do you think the Euro-zone crisis will be contained?
The reshuffling of the Greek military high command has been under-covered by the major US papers.
What is going on there? Clearly it was meant to prevent some sort of coup.
Would be fascinating to dig into that.
Hi- this is GlobalPost's Europe editor. We did a brief blog hit on this, but we don't have any additional information on the reshuffle. Given that the government is about to change hands, it's hard to know what to make of it, or to know whether it's even relevant anymore. We'll keep an eye on it, however.
Can you link the post?
Of course it's still terribly relevant. I think it's absurd to think otherwise, with all due respect.
The suggestion, particularly, that Papandreou had been coerced behind the scenes to "step away" is chilling in its implications. Were the EU power-brokers (Germany, France, UK) and the US involved? History suggests that it is quite likely they were.
Further, Greece is supposedly a "democracy". It's birthplace, even.
Heady stuff. Please report on this topic more thoroughly. Thank you for all of your current work as well.
Norwegian state tv reported on this about three days ago, then the article disappeared and no one else has reported on it since.
It seems to appear in foreign sources, primarily.
I'd like to GET more information.
Greece has a history of military coups backed by foreign governments.
Hello, thanks for this forum. I have a question about Greece leaving the Euro. Countries do go bankrupt or insolvent from time to time. I think Argentina and New zealand have in the past although i could be wrong. Any how, why would it be a bad thing? Countries are no more then big corporations and corporations seem to go bankrupt all the time and it doesn't seem to lead to Armageddon. At worst it would destroy the EU as we know it, which wouldn't be seen as a bad thing in many people's eyes. Many countries that are part of it see it as an intrusion on their own sovereignty with little benefit of membership. It seems to me that it is a failed experiment that needs to die sooner then later so we can recover faster then letting it languish and die later with even more devastating affects on our world economy.
I hear things like if the Euro fails war would break out... etc... But war has already broke out, it just isn't on our soil because we are taking the fight to the streets as it were.
Why are we trying to keep Greece in the Euro at such a high cost? How can such a small country have such predicted consequences to the rest of us if they fall? And if they do fall and leave the Euro wouldn't Europe be in better shape to reinvent itself then to keep dumping money into a failing experiment.
Hi Crazy Lilting, This is GlobalPost's Europe editor. You raise an excellent series of questions here. We'll be publishing a story later this week that addresses at least some of these questions. Stay tuned- I'll post a link. Thanks.


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Ecuador's President Lucio Gutierrez falls
I have much more about Northern Cauca to present here, starting with Hector Mondragon's article which I translated. But in the meantime Ecuador's President, Lucio Gutierrez, seems to have gone the way of Bolivia's Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada in 2003.
What happened? I've been receiving reports all week but I haven't read most of them until tonight. I will below present a rush translation of an article by Eduardo Tamayo for ALAI-Amlatina (a news service).
Tamayo says that Congress handed power over to Vice President Alfredo Palacio as a result of the multitudinous demonstrations. Palacio said 'there will be neither pardon nor forgetting' (the spanish word 'olvido' translates very badly into english) for those who violated the constitution (meaning, I am assuming, the demonstrators?) But Tamayo suggests that there are issues deeper than the mere head of government.
The brutal repression of the peaceful march of some 50,000 people on April 19, resulting in 181 injuries and the death due to gas inhalation of photographer Julio Garcia, a 58 year old Chilean-Ecuadorean, who had moved to Ecuador fleeing the Pinochet dictatorship and was a journalist identified with popular sectors, were the proximate causes of the explosions of protest that followed today. The Commander-General of Police, Jorge Poveda, resigned at noon today.
Congress moved to oust the President. The Commander of the Armed Forces, Victor Hugo Rosero, then announced that he was withdrawing support for Gutierrez.
From early this morning, groups of students and indigenous people blocked roads and prevented Gutierrez supporters from other parts of the country from entering the capital. Their chant, like last night, like the one heard in Argentina in 2001, and in Bolivia in 2003, was: 'Que se vayan todos!'
El Tiempo, Colombia's daily, reports that Gutierrez left the palace by helicopter. So far, no one knows where he's ended up (good odds on it being Miami). But Ecuador's prosecutor-general gave orders that he be prosecuted for culpability in the violence of the demonstrations in the preceding week.
El Tiempo reports that Gutierrez saw Kristie Kenney, the US Ambassador, this morning, before he left.
El Tiempo also provides a bit of context on Gutierrez's sad story. Gutierrez, it's worth remembering, came to power at the head of the indigenous movement. He had been involved in the aborted coup against Jamil Mahuad in 2000, when the indigenous surprised everybody and then were betrayed by the military. Gutierrez then rode the same movement to power in elections in 2002, again surprising everyone. He then, perhaps, surprised no one by adopting neoliberal policies and capitulation to US militarism in the region.
That's not the only reason he lost support in the country. Another El Tiempo story relates how he annulled judgements of the Supreme Court that found against ex-presidents Abdala Bucaram and Gustavo Noboa on charges of corruption. Gutierrez was thus accused of politicizing the judiciary. Also, "his 5 ministers of government in 2 years, his permanent rectification of decisions and his management had left his popularity at 6%, according to polls." He had managed to keep a conditional majority in Congress. Thus Ecuador has had 7 presidents in 9 years.
Here's El Tiempo's chronology of the crisis in Ecuador:
November 2003 – Gutierrez's first crisis: it's revealed that in the electoral campaign Gutierrez received $30,000 dollars from the Fernandez Cevallos family. Cesar Fernandez Cevallos was under investigation for narcotrafficking at the time.
September 2004: Opposition in the Congress tried to censure Gutierrez politically for meeting with ex-President Abdala Bucaram and setting up a judicial panel to exonerate him (as occurred).
December 2004: 27 of 31 judges from the Supreme Court are dismissed by Congress at Gutierrez's behest – Congress opposition declares this unconstitutional.
April 2005: Gutierrez decrees a state of emergency in and around Quito, dissolves the Supreme Court, and asks Congress to revise the law, but he's out the next day.
More on this, and Toribio, tomorrow.
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These are probably the easiest ever blankets to make – you've probably made them already. But if you haven't here's a quick rundown. Mine are 1 1/4 yards long, so the size is 60x45inches. First you'll want to cut off the selvedge edge – that's the side of the fabric. Sometime's it's white, but other times it blends in with your pattern – even if it blends in, cut it off – it curls and if you leave it on the blanket doesn't look as nice.
Next cut your fringe. I cut mine along the 45in edge only, but you can do all the way around if you want. You just cut strips about 1 1/2 inches wide, 4 inches into the fabric. But I didn't measure each cut – you can eyeball it. Then on each piece of fringe, tie a knot. These are single-layer blankets so you don't tie strips to other strips, just make a knot on itself. Even kids can join the fun.
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cute blankets! I have seen these before but have never made one myself.
I finally made a bunch of those for a hospice and loved it! They are a great project and I love the fabric you used!
Thank you for this tutorial! I was looking for a basic knot blanket and this blog is the first one I've seen that isn't "braided" or double layered! Thanks again!


Between the Playhouse Box Office and the Charing Cross Station Entrance on Northumberland Avenue, though the open gate and down into the market - come and investigate what Charing Cross Collectors Market has to offer and say hello to our traders.
Just opposite the Embankment Tube station entrance in Villiers Street, nestled between a Starbucks Coffee and a Costa Coffee is the unassuming entrance to Charing Cross Collectors Market. With a blue sign above the door; come and see the hidden market.
Just 10 minutes walk from London Waterloo, 5 minutes from Charing Cross and directly opposite Embankment tube station. Charing Cross Collectors market is a unique experience visited by collectors, sellers and more. We'd love for you to come and visit us.
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Cette mesure a été reportée par la société civile.
Décrivez les principales caractéristiques de la mesure/initiative:
The initiative is a gender-focused program working towards equal rights for women, through cross-cutting activities that amplify and affirm women's creative competencies in shaping policy formulation, implementation and evaluation. Through emphasis on creative expressions, as a medium of communication, programming specifically focuses on women's access to platforms where they can draw attention to barriers that impede artistic expression and creation, sustainable livelihoods, mobility, socio-economic status, participation in cultural life and the flow of their cultural goods and services. Overall, the measure underscores commitment to the protection and promotion of women's rights in the arts and culture sector. It achieves this by implementing intervention strategies that respond to gender equality operational actions recommended in the Convention's 2018 Global Report. These highlight the need to: • Integrate a gender perspective into all cultural policies and measures • Increase availability and quality of sex-aggregated data • Ensure equal access to funding and opportunities • Support women as creators and producers of contemporary cultural content
Quels sont les résultats atteints jusqu'à présent grâce à la mise en œuvre de la mesure/initiative ?:
• The Women in Theatre and Television Program, curated under this initiative, has extended vocational training to women creatives, with a specific focus on advancing their recognition as not just performers but creative entrepreneurs who produce and disseminate creative content. Funding availed through this platform, has a dedicated percentage share for creation, production and distribution. • The Digital Resilience Program, launched in 2020, in partnership with PEN International, has designed a targeted digital training program for women, to further their digital literacy and technical skill competencies that can be leveraged in accessing emerging digital market opportunities. The training component of the program is a response to the under-representation of women in technical professions. Within a backdrop of the experience of the Bulawayo Arts Festival where there was 40% representation of women in videography and 0% representation in lighting and sound, the program is a timely and strategic intervention seeking to increase the participation and visibility of women in the digital environment ecosystem. It leverages on the dictates of the African Free Continent Trade Area, to provide a gendered lens to domestication and in the identification of technical skills required for women creatives to maximise on the opportunities of this trade agreement • The SOWAP Media Watch program, profiled and analysed the coverage of women creatives through a gender culture lens. Analysis generally showed that the visibility of women's cultural and artistic expressions is much higher in state-owned media, in comparison to privately owned media. Upon qualitative analysis, this was attributed to the page / column percentage share allocated to arts/ entertainment within national owned media • The Unified Women Project, an all women cultural exchange program between UK and Zimbabwean artists, provided a collaborative peer-to-peer exchange platform for women aged between 18-25 who were identified as emerging from the most marginalised communities, where access to opportunities is limited, particularly for women who are artists. Some women who were identified for the exchange, were recruited from vulnerable communities such as refugee organisations and women at risk of domestic violence.The collaboration between these artists, while celebrating the diversity of cultural expressions, raised awareness of the need to be critical of opportunity and funding disparities that exist within the hierarchical nature of how women creatives are classified.
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Égalité des genres
Indonésie | Policies and Measures that Ensure Recognition and Protection of Artistic Freedom
Colombie | Mujeres Tejedoras de Vida (Women, Weavers of Life)
Émirats arabes unis | Pirated and Counterfeit Inspection Teams and the National Committee for Combating Commercial Fraud
Zimbabwe | Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women Working in the Arts and Culture Sector
Pays-Bas | Arbeidsmarktagenda culturele en creatieve sector 2017-2023 (Labour market agenda of the cultural and creative sector)
Zimbabwe | Arts based Intervention to provide psycho-social support to children and families affected by cyclone Idai. Co-creating recovery through the spirit of creativity, play humor, joy, peace, compassion and loving kindness.
Zimbabwe | Radio and Television Broadcasting Language Policy
Zimbabwe | Skills enhancement workshop for female artists
Zimbabwe | Arts Development Fund
Zimbabwe | Cultural and Creative Industries Development Strategy
Maurice | Advocate for the government to recognize the status of artists, for a state subsidy for the operation of artists' associations and for the participation of local artists in international art fairs, biennials, etc
Mali | Festival International de Caricature et Bande Dessinée de Bamako (FESCAB)
Niger | Culture et développement économique et social : prise en compte de la culture dans le Plan de Développement Economique et Social (PDES 2017-2021)
Éthiopie | Constitution and Establishment of Film Policy
Ouganda | MTN Caller Tunez


The Faber Arkea range hood features internal LED lighting that can bathe the kitchen in a different light.
Dining can be a delicate thing. Finding the right balance of flavors and ingredients can be tricky, but the meal is only half the story. Surrounding whatever food is on the plate, of course, is the environment. The setting could be anything from the soft glow of a candlelight dinner to the bright glare of a midday meal. Or, it could be any number of options dialed up from the range hood. Yes, that oft-overlooked thing above the stovetop.
The color of meal-making can now be controlled with the Arkea range hood made by the European firm Faber. The striking hood makes a big first impression with its stark, spherical design. However, it's when the lights go dim that the kitchen accessory really shines. Hidden inside, there lies a series of LEDs capable of illuminating the kitchen in the lighting scheme of your choice.
From energetic red to cool violet (as well as what lies between), the kitchen hood is designed to make an impression. It's not fearful of utility, however; the range hood makes sure it can get the job done, no matter the presentation. Featuring operation via remote control, the range hood can be raised or lowered at the press of a button. In addition to its ability to vent steam and smoke away from the stovetop, the hood features four white spotlights to illuminate the actual cooking area. No matter what happens to end up on the plate, with the range hood's combination of style and functionality, it will certainly form a complete meal.


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"What is beautiful stays beautiful". The DNA of the brand is driven by the street culture of the 1980's. Far from the diktats of fashion, CHEVIGNON offers a large wardrobe, renewed each season for a man whose choices reflect his personality.
The optical collection targets a 25-35 year old man, deeply rooted in his time. The boys' collection is made for 8-14 year olds.


I am 3DP5DT with donor eggs. Yesterday and today I awoke with nausea and felt hot on and off in the morning. I understand that it is too early for pregnancy symptoms, but was wondering what might cause this? Could it mean I am on the wrong amount of progesterone or estrogen? Should I be concerned?
It is far too early for pregnancy symptoms. I do suggest you speak to your RE. It is possible your nausea is a symptom of hyperstimulation.
I didn't think this was possible since I didn't have any stim meds and I used donor eggs. Please explain. Thanks.
Sorry! My error. No, you would not have a hyperstimulation with donor eggs. Here is an example of getting interrupted in the middle of a response. I hope your nausea is better.


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Q: Concatenating 2 Linked Lists - Java I am having some trouble with NullPointExceptions when attempting to concatenate two linked lists in JAVA.
The code for main to test it is:
d1 = new MyDeque ();
d2 = new MyDeque ();
d2.pushLeft (11);
d1.concat (d2);

While the code for the concat function is:
public void concat (MyDeque that) {

    if (!that.isEmpty())
    {
        this.last.next = that.first;
        this.N += that.N;

        that.first = null;
        that.last = null;
        that.N = 0;
    }
}

The portion that I don't understand is that it flags NullPointerException.  "d2" or that isn't empty, and "d1" is, which sort of makes me understand that there would be a null value, "d1", pointing to the first value in "d2", aka 11, with this.last.next = that.first.  Should I make another statement that handles this differently if "d1" is empty as well?

A: Although I don't have your entire node class, I see 2 possible places for you to have a NullPointerException.
(1)
if (!that.isEmpty())

You should verify (that != null).  Your code will throw a NullPointerException if that is null.
(2)
this.last.next = that.first;

Your code will throw a NullPointerException if this.last is null.  Make sure it isn't, or check beforehand.

A: Make sure you are checking that the next node is not empty
while (list.next != null)
Is the standard approach, it may be slightly different if you are using a custom end token

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package io.netty.microbench.handler.ssl;

import io.netty.buffer.ByteBuf;
import io.netty.buffer.ByteBufAllocator;
import io.netty.channel.ChannelHandler;
import io.netty.handler.codec.ByteToMessageDecoder;
import io.netty.handler.ssl.SslContext;
import io.netty.handler.ssl.SslContextBuilder;
import io.netty.handler.ssl.SslHandler;
import io.netty.handler.ssl.SslProvider;
import io.netty.handler.ssl.util.InsecureTrustManagerFactory;
import io.netty.microbench.channel.EmbeddedChannelWriteAccumulatingHandlerContext;
import io.netty.microbench.util.AbstractMicrobenchmark;
import io.netty.util.ReferenceCountUtil;
import org.openjdk.jmh.annotations.Param;

import java.io.File;
import javax.net.ssl.SSLEngine;
import javax.net.ssl.SSLException;

import static io.netty.handler.codec.ByteToMessageDecoder.COMPOSITE_CUMULATOR;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertNull;

public class AbstractSslHandlerBenchmark extends AbstractMicrobenchmark {
    private static final String PROTOCOL_TLS_V1_2 = "TLSv1.2";

    public enum SslEngineProvider {
        JDK {
            @Override
            SslProvider sslProvider() {
                return SslProvider.JDK;
            }
        },
        OPENSSL {
            @Override
            SslProvider sslProvider() {
                return SslProvider.OPENSSL;
            }
        },
        OPENSSL_REFCNT {
            @Override
            SslProvider sslProvider() {
                return SslProvider.OPENSSL_REFCNT;
            }
        };
        private final SslContext clientContext = newClientContext();
        private final SslContext serverContext = newServerContext();

        private SslContext newClientContext() {
            try {
                return SslContextBuilder.forClient()
                        .sslProvider(sslProvider())
                        .trustManager(InsecureTrustManagerFactory.INSTANCE)
                        .build();
            } catch (SSLException e) {
                throw new IllegalStateException(e);
            }
        }

        private SslContext newServerContext() {
            try {
                File keyFile = new File(getClass().getResource("test_unencrypted.pem").getFile());
                File crtFile = new File(getClass().getResource("test.crt").getFile());

                return SslContextBuilder.forServer(crtFile, keyFile)
                        .sslProvider(sslProvider())
                        .build();
            } catch (Exception e) {
                throw new IllegalStateException(e);
            }
        }

        SslHandler newClientHandler(ByteBufAllocator allocator, String cipher) {
            SslHandler handler = clientContext.newHandler(allocator);
            configureEngine(handler.engine(), cipher);
            return handler;
        }

        SslHandler newServerHandler(ByteBufAllocator allocator, String cipher) {
            SslHandler handler = serverContext.newHandler(allocator);
            configureEngine(handler.engine(), cipher);
            return handler;
        }

        abstract SslProvider sslProvider();

        static SSLEngine configureEngine(SSLEngine engine, String cipher) {
            engine.setEnabledProtocols(new String[]{ PROTOCOL_TLS_V1_2 });
            engine.setEnabledCipherSuites(new String[]{ cipher });
            return engine;
        }
    }

    @Param
    public SslEngineProvider sslProvider;

    // Includes cipher required by HTTP/2
    @Param({ "TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256", "TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256" })
    public String cipher;

    protected SslHandler clientSslHandler;
    protected SslHandler serverSslHandler;
    protected EmbeddedChannelWriteAccumulatingHandlerContext clientCtx;
    protected EmbeddedChannelWriteAccumulatingHandlerContext serverCtx;

    protected final void initSslHandlers(ByteBufAllocator allocator) {
        clientSslHandler = newClientHandler(allocator);
        serverSslHandler = newServerHandler(allocator);
        clientCtx = new SslThroughputBenchmarkHandlerContext(allocator, clientSslHandler, COMPOSITE_CUMULATOR);
        serverCtx = new SslThroughputBenchmarkHandlerContext(allocator, serverSslHandler, COMPOSITE_CUMULATOR);
    }

    protected final void destroySslHandlers() {
        try {
            if (clientSslHandler != null) {
                ReferenceCountUtil.release(clientSslHandler.engine());
            }
        } finally {
            if (serverSslHandler != null) {
                ReferenceCountUtil.release(serverSslHandler.engine());
            }
        }
    }

    protected final void doHandshake() throws Exception {
        serverSslHandler.handlerAdded(serverCtx);
        clientSslHandler.handlerAdded(clientCtx);
        do {
            ByteBuf clientCumulation = clientCtx.cumulation();
            if (clientCumulation != null) {
                serverSslHandler.channelRead(serverCtx, clientCumulation.retain());
                clientCtx.releaseCumulation();
            }
            ByteBuf serverCumulation = serverCtx.cumulation();
            if (serverCumulation != null) {
                clientSslHandler.channelRead(clientCtx, serverCumulation.retain());
                serverCtx.releaseCumulation();
            }
        } while (!clientSslHandler.handshakeFuture().isDone() || !serverSslHandler.handshakeFuture().isDone());
    }

    protected final SslHandler newClientHandler(ByteBufAllocator allocator) {
        return sslProvider.newClientHandler(allocator, cipher);
    }

    protected final SslHandler newServerHandler(ByteBufAllocator allocator) {
        return sslProvider.newServerHandler(allocator, cipher);
    }

    private static final class SslThroughputBenchmarkHandlerContext extends
            EmbeddedChannelWriteAccumulatingHandlerContext {
        SslThroughputBenchmarkHandlerContext(ByteBufAllocator alloc, ChannelHandler handler,
                                                    ByteToMessageDecoder.Cumulator writeCumulator) {
            super(alloc, handler, writeCumulator);
        }

        @Override
        protected void handleException(Throwable t) {
            handleUnexpectedException(t);
        }
    }

    public static void handleUnexpectedException(Throwable t) {
        assertNull(t);
    }
}

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Kuwait's Defense Minister Sheikh Jaber al Mubarak al-Sabah visits the unidentified U.S. Marine who was wounded Tuesday.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- For the second time in two days Wednesday armed civilians confronted U.S. troops who responded with gunfire, according to military sources.
The civilians overtook a military Humvee outside Kuwait City and pointed a weapon at two service members, who then fired into the civilian vehicle, according to the sources.
The troops were not injured and returned to their base, sources said. The service members reported that after the gunfire they saw the civilian vehicle careening off the road.
Pentagon officials said they believe the al Qaeda terror network was connected to Tuesday's attack on a Kuwaiti island that left a U.S. Marine dead and another wounded.
Pentagon officials said they did not know if the leadership of al Qaeda ordered the attack or if it was the work of an independent al Qaeda cell.
But Kuwaiti security officials told CNN they believed the attack might have been the "first response" to taped messages from al Qaeda leaders that have come to light in recent days.
U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Tony Sledd is shown in this undated photo. Sledd was killed by two gunmen in Kuwait.
After Tuesday's attack almost 200 people were taken into custody. Kuwaiti officials said as many as 30 of those -- whom they described as Kuwaiti fundamentalists -- had admitted going to Pakistan or Afghanistan for training.
The Pentagon said the two Kuwaiti assailants had been in Afghanistan where they trained in al Qaeda camps. The two were believed to have had relatives being held at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
At the White House, press secretary Ari Fleischer said the Bush administration was concerned that al Qaeda was involved.
"We are in the process of gathering all the information that we can gather about this," said Fleischer. "It is a concern about whether or not there are connections between those who shot Marines and al Qaeda and we do not rule that out."
In Tuesday's attack, the two gunmen opened fire around midday on 150 Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit who were conducting urban assault training on Failaka Island as part of an annual training exercise called "Eager Mace," U.S. officials said.
The Marines were participating in a non-live fire exercise, meaning they were not carrying ammunition for their weapons.
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior identified the assailants as Jassem Al Hajiri, 28, and Anas Al-Kandari, 21, both Kuwaitis.
An undated photo of Anas Al-Kandari, who was killed by military police after he shot at Marines in training.
The Department of Defense identified the Marine killed as Lance Cpl. Antonio J. Sledd, 20, of Hillsborough, Florida. The wounded Marine, who has not been identified, is expected to make a full recovery, military officials said.
About 1,000 Marines were involved in Eager Mace. All were withdrawn from the island to the Kuwaiti mainland for security reasons after the attack, officials said.
The Pentagon said it would resume using Failaka Island for training purposes, but will increase security.
The island is closed to most civilians, U.S. officials said, but there are civilians who work on the island and have permission to be there.


Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge combines two of the best flavors of fudge, rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter, for a sweet dessert that will be hard to resist.
Ing: Sugar, peanut butter, cream, dutch cocoa, butter, belgian chocolate liquor, palm kernel oil, corn syrup solids, belgian semi-sweet chocolate, brown sugar, potassium sorbate, salt, natural and artificial flavors. **Contains: Milk, peanuts. **Processed on shared equipment used to process peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soy and wheat.


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                xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools"
                android:layout_width="match_parent"
                android:layout_height="match_parent"
                tools:context=".MainActivity">

    <android.support.v7.widget.Toolbar
        android:id="@+id/toolbar"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:minHeight="?attr/actionBarSize"
        android:background="?attr/colorPrimary" />

    <ImageView
        android:layout_width="72dp"
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        android:text="@string/animate"
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https://www.barrons.com/articles/roku-stock-has-been-on-a-tear-why-one-analyst-is-still-bullish-51607552830
Roku Stock Has Been on a Tear. Why One Analyst Is Still Bullish.
Connor Smith
Dec. 9, 2020 5:27 pm ET
Dreamstime
Roku shares have posted triple-digit gains this year. An analyst at Citi Research still sees upside for the stock.
The firm (ticker: ROKU), which sells devices that allow people to access streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, has added millions of users during the pandemic.
Consumers are spending more time and money with at-home entertainment, which plays right into Roku's offerings. But one caveat is Roku also makes money from advertisements on its platform—a business that has been hurt by a dip in ad spending, especially from travel and leisure companies.
The stock has surged about 129% in 2020, and 110% from 12 months ago. Citi Research analyst Jason Bazinet says there's still time to buy the stock. He raised his price target to $375 from $220—higher than any target price listed by FactSet.
"At $375 a share, our target price on Roku is the highest on the Street," Bazinet wrote. "And, to be sure, Roku remains a controversial stock. But, when we look at the broader landscape—more cord cutting, more DTC apps, and more ad spending moving to the Internet —we think it still makes sense to be bullish on Roku."
He thinks potential catalysts for the stock include a deal with Discovery to add its discovery+ app, a deal with AT&T (T) to offer an HBO Max app, and further growth in international markets.
"We know Roku's stock has appreciated significantly this year," he added. "But, our valuation work suggests the firm is not yet overvalued. Indeed, we still see over 20% upside to the prevailing valuation."
Roku stock was mostly flat at $306.23 on Wednesday, while the S&P 500 index fell 0.8%
Write to Connor Smith at connor.smith@barrons.com
Roku shares have posted triple-digit gains this year.


Welcome to the Hotel E*Stella **Superior, the internship hotel of the Eszterházy Károly University. We wish you an enjoyable stay!
I think that the baroque town of Eger appeals to all visitors with its historical atmosphere and natural beauty. Our guests will have wonderful memories of the time spent in Eger.
The old town with its shops, cafes and restaurants is just a few steps away from the Hotel E*Stella. Some of the sightseeing highlights include the medieval Castle, the neoclassical Basilica and the baroque Lyceum's beautifully painted interior together with the historic Archdiocesan library. The Magic Tower of the Lyceum houses among other things one of only two working Camera Obscuras in the world, as well as a rooftop balcony with the best views over the town. End your tour at the Lyceum Café and enjoy the freshly made cakes, sandwiches and coffee.
Eger region is world famous for its wine growing. The delicious grapes grown on the sunny slopes surrounding the town are the vital ingredients for the world-famous Eger Bull's Blood and Eger Star wines. Try our local wine and food also in the nearby Szépasszony-valley and its numerous wine cellars and restaurants.
Right in front of the Hotel E*Stella lies the Archbishop's Garden Érsekkert, and just around the corner you can find the Turkish Baths. The baths and the adjacent outdoor swimming pools are famous for their curative thermal waters with the temperature of the water ranging from 30˚C to 38˚C.
I am really glad that you have chosen our hotel. Our friendly staff will be happy to help you and answer any questions you may have.
Waiting for you any time of the year!


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L'affaire des satanistes rockers  de Casablanca défraya la chronique judiciaire marocaine en 2003. Elle est relatée dans le film d'Ahmed Boulane, , sorti en 2007.

2003
En février 2003, 14 musiciens adeptes de hard rock sont arrêtés. Ils sont accusés de « satanisme », d' « actes pouvant ébranler la foi des musulmans », de « mépris de la religion musulmane », de « détention d'objets contraires aux bonnes mœurs ».

Justice
Lors d'un procès où la société marocaine conservatrice de l'après Hassan II  condamne les goûts musicaux des jeunes, alors qu'auparavant, au plus fort des années de plomb, les gens étaient condamnés pour leurs idées politiques.

Le procureur dénonce lors de son réquisitoire : .

Le journaliste José Garçon du journal français Libération écrit que c'est dans la : .

Sources

Notes et références

Satanistes rockers de Casablanca
Droit au Maroc
Casablanca
2003 au Maroc


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pro sports zone
You may not necessarily want to get shot in the head, but you do know that this is not only good for your health, but also for your health in general. The only way you can get shot is when you play sports. If you are taking a shot to protect your head, you'll probably be taking a shot to protect your head. That's probably a good idea.
The way pro sports are played is that you will probably get your head shot. You will probably get your head shot while playing sports, and the risk of this is that a lot of people play too casually and don't take the shot. So the only way to be safe is to play on a high level league and take the shot. If you are playing a pro league, you can't take the shot if you are in the stands.
The pro leagues in which I play are basically the same leagues that most professional hockey leagues are. They are mostly in major cities. The pro leagues in which I play are mostly in major cities. I dont believe you can play in a pro league if you are a member of an amateur league. Amateur leagues are the ones that actually play on a regular basis. Also, pro teams use the same players for different games and the same players are used in the same game in different leagues.
Like I said, pro seasons don't generally have a set number of games in them. Also, there is no set number of players that are used in the same game in a league. So if I want to play hockey in a pro league, I can only play with about 9 players in my team. If I want to play basketball in a pro league, I can only play with 3 players in my team.
And that's why it's important to pay attention to the changes you see. If you are in a pro league for baseball, for example, then the number of pitchers and catchers you see should be the same. If you are in a pro league for hockey, then the number of players you see should be the same. And so on.
The reason you get the idea is because the game in a league is, well, a game. It's a game that you play a lot when you're not playing the game. It's a game where you're in the middle of the game, and you don't have to be in the middle of the game to be in the middle.
This makes sense because if you play in your league and see fewer players you can assume that the league is being run by a relatively small group of players who are not trying to hide their intent to steal the game from you.
Another reason is that the game is so big and fast that even if you dont see all the players, theyre all right there.
In addition to the fact that pro sports are an integral part of the game, the most significant reason for this is that it makes the game feel really real. If youre not actively playing the game, your only way of knowing if youll be playing against other players that are, you'll only be guessing. In addition to this, pro sports teams are incredibly well-known in their areas of the country.
Well, pro sports leagues are not exactly unfamiliar in the world of virtual reality, but their popularity is on the rise. They have been used in VR demos of many VR games, most notably League of Legends (which was developed by Riot Games). Many of the players in pro sports leagues can be seen playing in VR, but it would be more impressive if they could actually go against the other players in front of you.
disney sports skateboarding
kawowo sports


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More needs to be done to fight systemic racism in federal prisons, Justin Trudeau says
Janice Dickson and Tom Cardoso
Published October 27, 2020 Updated October 28, 2020
A Globe and Mail investigation on Saturday revealed systemic racism in prisons is being perpetuated by biased risk assessments.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday more needs to be done to fight systemic racism within federal prisons, the same day the Office of the Correctional Investigator released a report showing sexual coercion and violence within the prisons.
A Globe investigation finds a prison system stacked against Black and Indigenous inmates.
Tom Cardoso will answer reader questions about the investigation on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 1:30 p.m. ET on the Globe's Facebook page
A Globe and Mail investigation on Saturday revealed systemic racism in prisons is being perpetuated by risk assessments that are biased against Black and Indigenous inmates. Critics are urging Ottawa to act.
Mr. Trudeau was asked what specific steps his government will take to hold the Correctional Service of Canada accountable.
"I think addressing systemic racism requires us to hold all institutions accountable and recognize that every institution has changes to make and improvements in order to serve all Canadians fairly and properly, particularly racialized and Indigenous Canadians," Mr. Trudeau said in Ottawa.
Bias behind bars: A Globe investigation finds a prison system stacked against Black and Indigenous inmates
How we did it: How The Globe uncovered systemic bias in prisoners' risk assessments
But federal Correctional Investigator Dr. Ivan Zinger said corrections officials have known for a long time this was a priority for the government. He called on Public Safety Minister Bill Blair to lay out concrete steps for the CSC.
"I think it's time to see if we'll really commit to doing things differently," Dr. Zinger said. "The Minister of Public Safety should direct [the CSC] with deliverables and time frames that are clear, and move toward the vision of the government. That has yet to happen," he said, speaking after his annual report was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday.
Mr. Blair is expected to be questioned about discrimination and racism in federal prisons when he appears before the House public safety committee next week. Dr. Zinger said he is scheduled to appear at the committee on Nov. 2 to discuss systemic racism in prison as well as his annual report.
In an e-mailed statement, Esther Mailhot, a spokesperson for the CSC, repeated that the agency was "working hard to address systemic barriers for offenders, once they are in our custody."
On Monday, MPs from all parties on the House of Commons public safety committee agreed to study systemic discrimination in federal prisons, including inmate risk assessments, and report its findings to the House.
Indigenous and Black people are overrepresented in the federal prison system. Earlier this year, the Office of the Correctional Investigator said Indigenous and Black people accounted for 30 per cent and 10 per cent of inmates respectively – but they only account for roughly 5 per cent and 4 per cent of the Canadian population, according to the 2016 census.
The Globe's investigation looked at the CSC's use of custodial risk assessments, standardized tests used to determine an inmate's risk to public safety and odds of successfully reintegrating.
Two scores are particularly important: an inmate's security level, which is used when deciding which prison they'll go to and what kinds of services they can access, and the reintegration score, which factors into parole decisions.
The analysis found that after accounting for variables such as age, offence severity, criminal history and whether or not the inmate was serving a life sentence, Black men were nearly 24 per cent more likely than white men to end up with the worst security level at admission.
Indigenous men, meanwhile, were almost 30 per cent more likely than white men to receive the poorest reintegration score during their time in custody. The examination also found both Indigenous and Black men were actually less likely than white men to reoffend after accounting for their reintegration scores.
Mary-Liz Power, a spokesperson for Mr. Blair, said the significant overrepresentation of Indigenous and racialized people in the correctional and justice systems is "completely unacceptable." "We're working hard to rectify these intolerable realities," she said.
The Correctional Investigator's annual report summarized three major investigations, including one that looked at sexual coercion and violence in prison. Dr. Zinger said he was disturbed by what his office found and that they should have looked at it sooner.
Between 2014 and 2019, there were 67 reported sexual assault incidents involving a federal inmate, according to the report. But because of the nature of these incidents, Dr. Zinger said, that's almost certainly an undercount.
Instead, he said it's likely these incidents are happening every single day. "This is what both staff and inmates reported, and I think they're probably not far off," he said.
"I've been in this business for a long time," he said. "I was quite shocked." The CSC had no strategy for protecting vulnerable inmates, he said.
Dr. Zinger said there's no policy, training, education, initiative or program aimed at preventing sexual violence.
Ms. Mailhot, the CSC spokesperson, said the agency would work with Public Safety Canada to research sexual violence within its walls, and that an interim report was "set to be developed" by spring 2021.
She also said a "zero-tolerance approach to sexual coercion and violence is consistent with CSC's policy and is fundamental to its operations."
But according to Dr. Zinger, that isn't currently the case. "They can claim they have a zero-tolerance approach, but there's no evidence of such an approach," he said.
The other two major studies that the Correctional Investigator's annual report contained were on prison learning services and on therapeutic ranges in men's maximum-security facilities.
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