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FISHERY COUNTRY PROFILE
FID/CP/BHR
PROFIL DE LA PÊCHE PAR PAYS
Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture
RESUMEN INFORMATIVO SOBRE
LA PESCA POR PAISES
Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación
THE STATE OF BAHRAIN
GENERAL ECONOMIC DATA
Shelf area:
Approx. 10 000 km2
Length of continental coastline:
Population (2001):
GDP at purchaser's value (2001-02):
US$ 8.4 billion
PCE per head (2001-02):
US$ 12 800
Agriculture GDP (2001-02):
US$ 18.4 million
Indicative exchange rate: $US 1 = BHD 0.376
FISHERIES DATA
Commodity balance (2001):
Per caput supply
'000 tonnes liveweight
kg/year
Fish for direct consumption
Fish for animal feed and other purposes
Note: (na) = not available
Estimated employment (2001):
(i) Primary sector (including aquaculture):
6830 (4202 full time)
(ii) Secondary sector:
Gross value of fisheries output (2001):
Est. $US 17.9 million
Trade value of fisheries imports (2001):
$US 6 552 000
Value of fisheries exports (2001):
Commodity balance for 2003 (updated 26/07/2005):
Trade (2003):
3 358 tonnes
US$ 11 595 000
STRUCTURE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INDUSTRY
The fisheries of Bahrain are entirely artisanal in nature, following the prohibition on industrial shrimp trawling activities in 1998. Catches consist of both a wide variety of finfish species, together with the important shrimp fishery as well as the increasingly important portunid crab fishery. In 2001, shrimp catches were around 1 359 t (a decline from the 2 104 t taken in 2000) while crab catches continue to increase dramatically to over 2 550 t. The remainder of the total catch of 11 230 t were various finfish species, with rabbit fish, emperors and groupers being the most important component. An estimated 2 300 fishing boats operate in Bahrain waters. These are mainly fiberglass boats (85 percent), with the rest made of wood (15 percent). Most vessels are small with 71% being less 25.9 ft in length and only 6% being more than 36.0 ft.
Prior to 1998, up to nine steel hulled fish trawlers operated in Bahraini waters. These vessels were supposed to fish in waters deeper than 20 m. However, they often trawled in shallow water areas. This caused conflict with other fishermen. These fish trawlers were banned on 1 June 1998.
The main fishing gears used in Bahrain include shrimp trawls, gillnet, large wire traps (local name gargoor), small gargoor, and hook-and-line. Many boats use a combination of fishing gear. In 1998, there were 229 shrimp trawl boats, 213 gillnet boats, 119 large gargoor boats, 419 small gargoor boats, and 462 boats that used both large and small gargoor. This mix has not changed appreciably.
In Bahrain, the shallow inshore area is also fished by fixed stake nets (local name haddrah). The number of active haddrah is declining, from a high of 971 units in 1978 to 377 units in 1998, although only 73 haddrah were licensed.
The fishing sector is classified into full-time, part-time, occasional and recreational fishermen, with a total of 7 200 fishermen in these four categories. Of this number, around 82% are either full-time or part-time professional fishermen.
Total fish landings in Bahrain have more than doubled since 1980 (from 5 115 t in 1980 to 11 230 t in 2001). Landings peaked in 1996, at 12 940 t. However, the species mix has changed during this time, with declines in shrimp catches being offset but increases in the catch of crabs and finfish. Many fish species, as well as crabs, are now landed whereas in the past these species were discarded and this change in catch retention has influenced the landings mix significantly. Local landings for 2001 were composed primarily of shrimp (1 359 t), rabbitfish, Chimaera monstrosa (1 899 t), and crab (2 556 t). For certain preferred fish species, landings have declined over the last decade, in common with other areas of the Gulf. Landings of orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) (local name hamoor) peaked in 1989 at 1 077 t, but fell to 794 t in 2001.
In 2001, landings were primarily from shrimp trawls (approx. 39%), wire traps (27%), and haddrah (17.5%). Gillnet and hook-and-line accounted for the remainder.
The shrimp fishery is traditionally the most important fishery in Bahrain. Over 90 percent of the shrimp catch is of Penaeus semisulcatus. Six other shrimp species are caught, but are of minor importance. Bahrain's shrimp fishery started in 1967, with the establishment of the Bahrain Fishing Company. Catches declined sharply in the 1978/79 season, resulting in the closure of this company. Industrial fishing was re-started in the 1980/81 shrimp season, with four steel-hulled vessels. The artisanal fishery started in 1971, and continues to this day. Artisanal boats initially pulled trawl nets by hand. By the 1990/91 season, 90 percent of these vessels used hydraulic winches. Fisheries models indicate that this fishery can support 73 full-time boats. However, by 1998, 402 shrimp fishing licenses were issued. In that year, there were 229 boats active in the shrimp trawl fishery.
In Bahrain, all commercial fishing is by one-day trips. Shrimp trawlers usually leave in the late afternoon and return the next morning. Fishing boats usually take day or overnight trips. Catch is landed and iced on deck.
Environmental issues are of increasing concern to the Bahrain fishing industry, particularly increasing summer water temperatures (in both 1996 and 1998, summer water temperatures exceeded 36 C resulting in massive coral bleaching in Bahraini waters and by 1999, 99 percent of inshore and nearshore coral reefs had died), land reclamation and dredging. From 1991 to 1997, Bahrain increased in area from 695 km2 to 706 km2. This has resulted in destruction of areas of seabed and siltation of adjacent seabed areas.
An artificial reef development program has been undertaken by the Fisheries Directorate and has been succeeding in breeding juvenile fish in the reefs. A commercial pilot project is underway to locate artificial reefs in various areas in an effort to replace destroyed natural reef areas.
Aquaculture is not a traditional activity in Bahrain. In 1979, FAO conducted an initial assessment of aquaculture in Bahrain. This led to construction of basic facilities and small-scale culture experiments in the 1980s. Since 52 percent of the freshwater produced in Bahrain (1997) was from desalinization plants, aquaculture has targeted marine fish species.
In 1993, the National Mariculture Center (NaMaC) was established. NaMaC is under the Directorate of Fisheries and Marine Resources (DFMR), Ministry of Works and Agriculture. Initial work focused on orange-spotted grouper (E. coioides), pearlspotted rabbitfish (Siganus canaliculatus) and yellow-finned black seabream (Acanthopagrus latus). More recently, mass culture of the sobaity bream, Sparidentex hasta, has been successful. In 1999, NaMaC produced 659 000 sobaity fry.
Attempts to produce golden trevally (Gnathodon speciosus), mullet (Liza spp) and shrimp (Penaeus semisulcatus) are planned.
Hatchery production has provided seed for (1) grow-out trials, (2) nutrition experiments, (3) fish stock enhancement, (4) a local private sector farm, and (5) export to neighboring countries (Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates). In 1998, a joint private/public sector project was initiated to support local grow-out trials. Fry feed is imported from Japan. Grow-out feed is imported from Saudi Arabia. In 2002, hatchery production was 560 000 fry of which 150 000 were released into the sea.
In 2001, aquaculture production reached 12.2 t or about 0.1% of total supply. Production from grow-out trials has been test-marketed locally. Results from rabbitfish and sobaity bream market studies indicate that the cultured product is acceptable to the public.
Catch utilization
Fish and shrimp landed is taken by fishermen or middlemen to the fish auction which is held each day between 0400 and 0600 hours at the Manama Central Market. Fish retailers purchase fish at this auction and transport the whole product to their shops for sale to the public. For the local market, fish and shrimp are sold primarily whole, fresh chilled. However, when there is a surplus, the product can be frozen or dried for later sale.
There are two major fish markets in Bahrain: Manama Central Market, and Jidhafs Market. In 2001, Manama Central Market accounted for 64.7 percent of the total landings, while Jidhafs Market accounted for 12.6 percent of total landings.
Most production is consumed locally although shrimp, crabs and finfish are exported to neighboring countries, particularly Saudi Arabia. There are also a small number of seafood processing companies in Bahrain that purchase surplus shrimp not destined for export.
Total landings and the number of fishing boats have increased steadily over the last 20 years. Much of the increase in landings has been from increased landings of secondary species. For some preferred species, such as orange-spotted grouper and shrimp, landings have declined significantly.
Fisheries regulations are codified in a 1981 Amiri Decree and various ministerial decrees. However, there is limited compliance with these regulations. For example, of the 377 haddrah, only 73 (19.4 percent) were licensed (in 1998). Driftnets are banned, but continue to be used routinely by fishermen. A Fisheries Enforcement Committee was established in 1997 to address the issue of illegal fishing, but this still remains a significant problem.
Environmental issues remain as a major issue for the fishing industry in Bahrain. Extensive land reclamation, dredging and destruction of reef areas have impacted significantly on fish stocks, in addition to over-exploitation. Recent attempts to address these issues through the construction of a system of artificial reefs have not been assessed.
Economic role of the fishery industry
The commercial fisheries sector is small and contributes only 0.4% to GDP. However, the sector is important from a socio-economic viewpoint in that it provides the main economic activity and employment for numerous coastal villages.
In addition, the recreational fishing sector in Bahrain is developing. There are about 1000 pleasure craft at the three main boat marinas in Bahrain, about 80 percent of which are used for recreational fishing. In addition, there are about 800 recreational fishing boats moored at various village landing sites around Bahrain. These marina- and village-based boats support several thousand recreational fishermen.
DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS
Bahrain's fishery is at maturity. For certain species it is in decline or has almost collapsed. The combination of habitat destruction and over-exploitation makes for very limited development prospects for the wild fishery.
Aquaculture may have some potential, but a limitation on suitable marine, coastal or land-based sites may inhibit the significant growth of this industry.
Fisheries regulations are codified in a 1981 Amiri Decree and various ministerial decrees. However, this basic fisheries law has not been updated to take into account recent developments and challenges facing the industry.
Although total landings have increased, catches of certain preferred species have declined dramatically in the last ten years. The increased landings have mainly resulted from the landing of previously discarded species, such as crabs and a continued increase in fishing capacity.
Fisheries regulations are in-place, but compliance has been limited. Illegal fishing methods are commonly being used. Also, there is a growing and uncontrolled recreational fishing sector that is in direct competition with commercial fishermen.
Production from Bahrain's fisheries has not kept pace with increasing population and imports have grown more slowly than demand (rising from 1 448 t in 1990 to 3 573 t in 2001). As a result of these factors, per caput supply has halved since 1985, from 27.2 kg per caput (1985) to 13.4 kg per caput (2001).
The government controls the local seafood market in Bahrain. Exports of seafood are allowed only when there are adequate supplies to meet local demand. Export certificates are only issued when there are such surpluses. These permits are specified for fish, crabs, shrimp, lobsters, cuttlefish and oysters.
With the dramatic declines in landings of certain preferred fish species, the economics of fish culture for these local species are improving. As pricing improves, the economic viability of systems being developed by the NaMaC may be soon realized.
Directorate of Fisheries and Marine Resources (DFMR) is responsible for assessment and management of fisheries in Bahrain. It routinely collects landing and market data for the Fisheries Database. It also collects shrimp trawler trip data for the Bahrain Shrimp Fishery Monitoring System database. In addition, it executes surveys and studies as necessary, such as participation in the global Reef Check program.
The DFMR's objectives are to develop the sector, protect fish and marine resources, and introduce commercial mariculture to Bahrain. The DFMR also conducts surveys and produces statistical reports which reflect the status of the Bahraini fisheries. As such, it is involved in a diverse range of activities. Research mobilizes around 70% of the time of its graduate staff.
It has 15 scientists, of whom are 12 nationals (2 Ph.D., 3 MS, 7BS) and 3 expatriates. Its financial resources (1999) amount to about BD 370 000 (US$ 0.98 million) with all coming from the national budget; 83% go to staff costs and 17% to operating and capital costs (US$ 11 100 per graduate staff member).
Research activities cover mariculture as well as marine environmental issues. They involve collaboration with Japan, which provides some expatriates and training for nationals.
National Mariculture Center (NaMaC) is developing appropriate culture technology for key species of fish. As part of this work, various microorganisms, hatchery, grow-out, nutrition and fish disease studies are conducted.
Other agencies that are periodically involved in marine resource research include the University of Bahrain, the Bahrain Center for Studies and Research, and the Environmental Affairs Directorate.
There is no direct foreign assistance for Bahrain fisheries. From the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s, Bahrain hosted foreign experts from Japan to assist in developing mariculture in Bahrain. During this same period, UNDP provided support for development of the National Mariculture Center in Bahrain.
In the past, there have been various aid programs to assist local fishermen. These have included training, equipment subsidies, equipment repair and bank loans. In 1999, the Government initiated a new loan program for fishermen.


ARE BLUE KICKS THE NEW WHITE KICKS?
I just very recently got home from a trip to Milan. One of the main fashion capitals of the world. And boy did it set me back a few bucks! Can't wait to share this with you! However this is about styling a windowpane check suit.
When in rome, do as the romans. Likewise in one of the main style capitals of the world – Milan. Italian men have a reputation of being able to pull of bold colourful suits to achieve that true sprezzatura! Sprezzatura in short means that you bring an enormous amount of game to your sartorial outfit, but look like you just casually pulled out the first thing in your closet. Something that is not easily pulled off. No doubt that I personally find a lot of inspiration in many of these italian gents.
Nothing catches the eye like a statement suit. Whether the suit is dominated by it's color or pattern. Being able to pull off such really shows that you've been able to elevate your style level. An achievement not to be underestimated. It oozes of confidence and will in return boost your confidence giving you a daily enhancement!
This look is very much inspired of those italian gents. A blue windowpane check suit, crisp dress shirt, a bold tie and a pocket square. The icing one the top is the chestnut brown brogues, with of course italian socks – meaning no socks. Or at least so it looks! Honestly, the best way to wear no socks, is to actually not wear no socks. You avoid the stinky feet by slipping into a no-show sock, which just covers the toes and the heel.
If the weather gets too hot? Take off the jacket and tie and let the trousers speak for them selves. They are loud, so you don't necessary need a belt to accessory your outfit. However, make sure that the trousers and shirt sit tight. this wont work if either of these are sitting slouchy!
The pictures are shot in Milan around and inside the Sforza Castle.


Over the course of an NHL playing and assistant coaching career that spanned parts of five different decades (1979-80 to 2010-11), Brad McCrimmon had two driving ambitions: He wanted to become a valuable defenseman on Stanley Cup-caliber teams, and he wanted to someday become an NHL head coach.
On the first front, McCrimmon succeeded in a major way. He was taking an important step toward pursuing the second goal when he died in a tragic plane crash in Yaroslavl, Russia, that claimed the lives of the entire Lokomotiv Yaroslavl team. The 52-year-old McCrimmon was set to make his professional head coaching debut for Lokomotiv when it was to travel to Belarus for the opening game of the 2011-12 KHL regular season. The plane crashed moments after takeoff.
A veteran of 18 NHL seasons that saw him play in 1,222 regular season games, "The Beast" was a vital defender on two Philadelphia Flyers teams (1984-85 and 1986-87) that reached the Stanley Cup Final, as well as a Calgary Flames club that won the Cup in 1988-89.
In all, the Saskatchewan native collected 81 goals, 322 assists and 1,416 penalty minutes in the regular season, while dressing in 111 playoff games and scoring 11 goals and 29 points. He played three seasons with the Boston Bruins, five with the Flyers, three with Calgary, three with the Detroit Red Wings, three with the Hartford Whalers and one with the Phoenix Coyotes.
A standout two-way defenseman for the WHL's Brandon Wheat Kings, McCrimmon combined a sizeable mean streak with defensive positional savvy and even occasional offensive flair. He posted 24 goals and 98 points in 1978-79 for a Brandon team that posted a 58-5-9 record. Among his Brandon teammates was another player who went on to have a major impact on the Flyers of the 1980s – left winger Brian Propp.
Boston selected McCrimmon in the first round, 15th overall, in the landmark 1979 NHL Draft. He had a strong second NHL season in 1980-81, scoring 11 goals a nd 29 points, while posting a plus-minus rating of plus-27 and 147 penalty minutes. After a somewhat subpar follow-up campaign, Boston traded him to the Flyers in exchange for goaltender Pete Peeters.
The trade helped both sides. The Flyers had goaltender Pelle Lindbergh waiting in the wings, but were in need of improvement on the blueline. Peeters went on to win the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goaltender in 1982-83, while McCrimmon stepped in and helped solidify Philadelphia's defense.
More than any other teammate, McCrimmon's career was most often associated with his partnership with Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Mark Howe. The two were paired in McCrimmon's third season in Philadelphia, and remained together for the duration of the Beast's time with the Flyers. The Howe-McCrimmon partnership was the glue that held together the Mike Keenan era Flyers teams of the mid-1980s.
In 1984-85, McCrimmon posted 43 points and a plus-52 rating for a Philadelphia team that shocked the hockey world by posting the best regular season record in the NHL and going on to Stanley Cup Final. Unfortunately, McCrimmon suffered a shoulder injury in the playoffs that knocked him out of the Final.
The next year, McCrimmon and Howe combined to have one of the best seasons posted by any defensive pairing in NHL history. Howe racked up 24 goals, 82 points a plus-85 rating, while McCrimmon compiled 13 goals, 56 points and a plus-83 rating. Incredibly, none of the Flyers' other defensemen finished on the plus side of the ledger that season (Brad Marsh was even, the rest were minus-rated).
The 1986-87 season proved to be the final year of the Howe-McCrimmon pairing. On a club that took the Edmonton Oilers to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, Howe posted 15 goals, 58 points in just 69 regular season games and a plus-57 rating while McCrimmon chipped in 10 goals, 39 points and a plus-45 rating.
As a result of a contract dispute after the 1986-87 season, the Flyers traded McCrimmon to Calgary in exchange for a 1989 1st-round draft pick (later transferred to Toronto; Steve Bancroft) and a 1988 3rd-round pick (Dominic Roussel). The move worked out extremely well for the Flames and McCrimmon.
In his first season with the Flames, McCrimmon compiled 42 points and a plus-48 rating. The next season, he racked up a plus-43 rating and, more importantly, started 22 playoff games en route to getting his name etched on the Stanley Cup.
After moving on from Calgary to Detroit in the summer of 1990, McCrimmon was part of the Red Wings' resurgence that saw the club steadily climb back among the ranks of Stanley Cup contenders. In 1991-92, McCrimmon posted a plus-39 rating and 29 points. The following season, he was reunited as teammates with Howe (who had signed as a free agent with Detroit after 10 years with the Flyers). The two did not play together regularly, but were paired up on occasion. That year, McCrimmon posted a plus-21 rating in just 61 games.
Howe and McCrimmon continued their friendship after McCrimmon moved on to finish up his NHL career as a part-time player in Hartford and Phoenix. After retiring an active player after the 1994-95 season, Howe became a scout for the Red Wings. McCrimmon served as an NHL assistant coach from 1997-98 to 2010-11, save for two seasons (1998-99 and 1990-2000) as the head coach of the WHL's Saskatoon Blades. McCrimmon was an assistant coach with the New York Islanders (1997-98 to 1998-99), Calgary Flames (2000-01 to 2002-03), Atlanta Thrashers (2003-04 to 2007-08) and Red Wings (2008-09).
Throughout his NHL assistant coaching career, McCrimmon aspired to someday become an NHL head coach. Therefore, when the chance presented itself after last season to take on the head coaching job of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, he could not resist.
Tragically, McCrimmon and the rest of the Lokomotiv team perished in a plane crash on the eve of the 2011-12 regular season. The news has rocked the entire hockey world.
McCrimmon is survived by his wife, Maureen, daughter Carlin and son Liam.


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Trumps test positive for COVID-19
by Julie Asher, Catholic News Service
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President Donald Trump waves to supporters near Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Oct. 4, 2020, as he rides by the presidential motorcade. He announced Oct. 2 he tested positive for the COVID-19. (CNS/Reuters/Cheriss May)
Washington — Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said he was praying for President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, adding, "May God grant them full healing and may he keep their family safe and healthy."
"Let us keep praying for all who are suffering because of the novel coronavirus, especially the sick and dying and their families, and all those who have lost loved ones," he said in a statement late Oct. 4. "May God give them hope and comfort, and may he bring an end to this pandemic."
In a tweet just before 1 a.m. Oct. 2, the president announced he and the first lady had tested positive for COVID-19.
Late Oct. 2, Trump was flown by helicopter to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center just outside Washington in Bethesda, Maryland, for a few days out of "an abundance of caution," the White House said, adding the 74-year-old president was experiencing "mild symptoms."
Trump was working from the hospital's presidential offices while receiving a drug regimen to treat the virus. Early Oct. 5, Dr. Sean P. Conley, a Navy commander and physician to the president, said Trump was "doing great" and it was possible the president would be discharged to return to the White House later that day, where he would continue treatments.
After testing positive, the first lady, 50, tweeted she was experiencing "mild symptoms," including a cough and a headache, but overall was "feeling good. I am looking forward to a speedy recovery." She was quarantining at the White House.
In other reaction about the Trumps' testing positive, Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich tweeted Oct. 2 the news was "a sobering reminder of our shared vulnerability, but also our common responsibility for the good of one another."
"As we continue to pray for the full recovery of all those suffering from COVID-19, we now include President and Mrs. Trump & all those recently diagnosed," the cardinal said.
Related: Notre Dame president has virus. Senator leaves Atlanta faith conference to quarantine
On the evening of Oct. 1, Trump and former President Joe Biden had addressed the 75th annual Al Smith dinner via recorded video remarks.
The fundraiser of the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation each year brings together political candidates on opposite sides of the aisle — including the Republican and Democratic presidential nominees every four years — to face off and trade barbs in good humor. This year, because of the coronavirus, the speakers' dais was virtual and remarks took a more serious tone.
The event was livestreamed from the Manhattan residence of Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, who as New York's archbishop is chair of the foundation and presides over the dinner.
"Thanks to our honored speakers, President @realDonaldTrump and former Vice President @JoeBiden, for virtually joining us last night for the Al Smith Dinner. Please also join me in praying for the President, @FLOTUS Melania Trump, & all who suffer from or are affected by Covid-19."
Among other Catholic bishops tweeting prayers for the Trumps and all those with COVID-19 were Bishop Michael F. Olson of Fort Worth, Texas, and Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence, Rhode Island.
"Remember to pray for @POTUS and @FLOTUS and their swift recovery from #COVID19 and for the peace and good health of all in our country," Olson said.
"Praying today for the health of President Trump and the First Lady, and for all who are battling COVID. May God grant healing, comfort and peace to his people," Tobin said.
Dr. Michael Parker, president of the Catholic Medical Association, was among others issuing a statement about the Trumps: "Our prayers are with the president and first lady as they work to overcome COVID-19. We continue to pray for all those suffering from this virus and their loved ones."
In an 18-second video filmed at the White House and tweeted after he arrived at Walter Reed, President Trump said: "I want to thank everybody for the tremendous support. I'm going to Walter Reed hospital. I think I'm doing very well, but we're going to make sure that things work out. The first lady is doing very well. So thank you very much. I appreciate it. I will never forget it."
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White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows gestures outside Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Oct. 4, 2020, as Dr. Sean Conley, a Navy commander who is the White House physician, speaks to the media about President Donald Trump's health after the president was hospitalized for the coronavirus disease. (CNS/Reuters/Erin Scott)
Conley said late Oct. 2 that in consultation with Walter Reed and Johns Hopkins University, he had recommended the president be taken to Walter Reed "for further monitoring" and treatment with Remdesivir, an antiviral drug. Trump also is being given Regeneron's antibody medication, along with zinc and vitamin D; famotidine, the medication in Pepcid, for heartburn or acid reflux; and melatonin and a daily aspirin.
"The White House medical team and I will maintain a vigilant watch, and I appreciate the support provided by some of our country's greatest medical professionals and institutions," Conley said after Trump was admitted to Walter Reed. "Rest assured I expect the president to continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering, and I will keep you updated on any future developments."
In a news conference early Oct. 3, Conley said Trump was doing "very well" and "in exceptionally good spirits." Later news coverage of Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' remarks that he had made to reporters only on background quoted Meadows as saying the president's "vitals over the last 24 hours were very concerning, and the next 48 hours will be critical in terms of his care."
Over the weekend, dozens of Trump supporters rallied just outside the gates of Walter Reed, raising big flags and signs, with cars honking as they passed by. On Oct. 4, Trump, wearing a mask and with the permission of his doctors, left the hospital briefly to ride in a motorcade past his supporters.
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import {Layout} from './Layout';
import {theme} from './theme';

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  compact?: boolean;
  wash?: boolean;
  style?: React.CSSProperties;
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  right?: React.ReactNode;
}) {
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      style={style}
      gap={theme.space.small}
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Doncaster Rovers are learning the hard way that a perilous position is a hard sell to prospective signings : Liam Hoden column
EFL board want promotion, relegation and play-offs regardless of whether regular season is finished on the pitch
The EFL board have declared their intention for promotion and relegation to take place across its three divisions regardless of whether the season is completed on the pitch.
Friday, 15th May 2020, 5:03 pm
Updated Friday, 15th May 2020, 5:13 pm
And that will include play-off campaigns for each division.
Clubs in each division have met this week in a bid to reach a collective agreement on if to attempt to complete fixtures as planned.
All three meetings included a presentation from the EFL board, outlining the framework by which they hope to decide final standings, including promotion and relegation placings, using an unweighted points per game calculation.
Doncaster Rovers would remain in ninth place in League One should the season be decided by such a method.
Ultimately however, it will be up to the clubs in each division to determine the exact methods used to decide the campaign, with the possibility remaining that the season could be declared null and void.
The 23 League One clubs will meet again on Monday having failed to reach an agreement on whether or not to continue the season, with a group of six banding together in a bid to halt attempts to cancel the campaign.
League Two sides voted unanimously to end the season at its current point and will decide on the exact methods to decide final standings at a future date.
And Championship clubs stated their ambition to complete the season on the pitch. It has been suggested a target restart date of June 12 has been set.League Two clubs however requested that no clubs are relegated to the National League - a suggestion that will be decided upon at a later date.
A statement from the EFL on Friday read: "Representatives of League One and League Two clubs have met today by division where they have shared a wide range of comprehensive views in respect of how the 2019/20 season is concluded.
"The rationale for playing the remaining matches has been fully debated with a particular focus on the issues COVID-19 has created in respect of health and wellbeing, ongoing testing requirements, player registration issues and the financial burdens clubs already face at this difficult time.
"In the event of a curtailment of the season, the EFL Board outlined how this could be addressed through a framework that includes maintaining the principle of promotion and relegation, league tables to be determined via unweighted points per game (PPG) and play-offs to remain in every division to determine the final promotion place."
"The EFL Board, whose aspiration has always been to conclude the 2019/20 season by completing the remaining fixtures, has previously stated that any decision on how to conclude the season is a matter for clubs to determine in their respective divisions."
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When reviewing the above table, you see a comprehensive overview of all annual crimes reported in Greenwood, AR. All reported Greenwood, AR crimes are shown and for assessment, each particular crime is demonstrated, establishing an accurate total that represents any crimes committed for every 100,000 residents. You'll also notice that the crimes are distributed into two separate categories, being; violent crimes and property crimes. In addition, the table also demonstrates that the Greenwood, AR overall crime rate is 84% lower than in comparison to the Arkansas average; and is also 79% lower than compared to the national average. Specifically regarding violent crimes in Greenwood, AR, the rate is 71% lower than compared to the Arkansas average, and 58% lower than when paralleled to the national average. When comparing property crime, Greenwood, AR comes in at 87% lower than to the average seen in Arkansas, and 82% lower than the overall national average.
The overall crime rate in Greenwood is 79% lower than the national average.
For every 100,000 people, there are 1.57 daily crimes that occur in Greenwood.
Greenwood is safer than 75% of the cities in the United States.
In Greenwood you have a 1 in 175 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
The number of total year over year crimes in Greenwood has decreased by 24%.
The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Greenwood, AR per 100,000 people. For comparison purposes, the number of daily crimes is also reported for Arkansas and on a national level. In Greenwood, AR the total number of daily crimes is 6.33 times less than the Arkansas average and 4.78 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Greenwood, AR is 3.48 times less than the Arkansas average and 2.40 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Greenwood, AR has a daily crime rate that is 7.43 times less than the Arkansas average and 5.70 times less than the national average.
What are the odds that you'll be safer in Greenwood, AR compared to other areas of Arkansas, as well as the rest of America? In the included graphs, it's depicted that Greenwood, AR safer than 91% when compared to other Arkansas cities, and 75% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are derived from a closer look at each city's crime rate in Arkansas, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Greenwood, AR. At this time, Greenwood, AR sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.
Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Greenwood, AR? The graphics above display the likelihood of becoming victimized by an illegal act such as a crime including violence or property damage. If you reside in Greenwood, AR, the likelihood that you will suffer a violent crime is 1 in 628. These sorts of violent crimes include murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Illegal actions against property are represented by a likelihood of 1 in 242 that you become a victim. These sorts of crimes against personal property include burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Greenwood, AR is 1 in 175.
The year over year crime rate for Greenwood, AR is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining whether living in Greenwood, AR has become a safer or more dangerous place to live. For example, the above graph shows the year over year crime rate for violent, property and total crimes per 100,000 people. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 1% in Greenwood, AR, while property crimes in Greenwood, AR have decreased by 30%. Crimes in total for Greenwood, AR have decreased by 24% year over year.
There are a total of 22 Greenwood police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 17.9% less than the Arkansas average and 25.5% less than the National average.
Source: The Greenwood, AR crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2017. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.


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Dr Joshi's Care & Cure is a Dentistry Clinic in Nashik Road, Nashik. The clinic is visited by cosmetic/aesthetic dentist like Dr. Pushkar Joshi and Dr. Vaibhav Wani. The timings of Dr Joshi's Care & Cure are: Mon-Sat: 10:30-15:00, 17:30-21:30. Some of the services provided by the Clinic are: Laminates,Periodontal Flap Surgery,Fixed Partial Denture (FPD),Full Denture (Acrylic) and Teeth Reshaping etc. Click on map to find directions to reach Dr Joshi's Care & Cure.


Welcome to the Godric Cycling Club website. Established over 60 years ago we provide all types of cycling including Leisure, Time Trial, Sunday Rides, Coaching and much more!
Results for this years Time Trial events can be found here.
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Field Gates are an essential part of any farm and to work properly they rely on a having a solid gate post to support them.
Some farmers use more expensive steel gate posts to support their field gates as they have had problems with wooden posts rotting through and breaking off. But this does not have to be the case. A simple addition to the trusty wooden gate post can transform its performance by preventing ground line rot; the number one cause of post failure. To find out more read on.
Wooden gate posts ultimately rot through at ground level and break. On wooden gate posts this problem is much worse because of large loads on the post from the hanging gate especially with heavier wooden field gates.
Any weakness in the post and they will break off leaving you with unusable timber field gates or worse still broken wooden field gates.
And changing a gate post and field gate is a difficult and time consuming job. Removing the rotten large gate post is heavy and difficult work. And replacement gate posts are expensive and require careful installation along with time consuming re-hanging of the gate be it a steel gate or a wooden field gate.
Ground line barrier sleeves are a proven and highly effective solution to this problem they stop wood rot preventing the post rotting off in the first place, keeping your field gate standing.
Postsaver barrier sleeves are quickly and easily applied to the ground line section of the gate post using a blow torch and are available to fit all gate post sizes. They keep the causes of rot out of the post and the preservative in saving you the cost and hassle of having to replace your post.
Postsaver sleeves have been in manufacture and use for over 20 years without a single reported failure. They are independently tested and proven to work with many thousands of happy customers all over the world using Postsaver sleeves to protect their posts to support oak field gates, 5 bar field gates , wooden stiles and bridle gates.


Kabul: The Afghan security forces have thwarted a plot by the militants to detonate an improvised explosive device in Afghan's capital city Kabul.
A remote-controlled improvised explosive device was discovered from the 5th police district of the city before it was detonated, reported Khaama Press, citing, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), as saying.
The explosives were planted on a roadside.


TEH EPICK BATTEL was a machinima that Master Chief created during Arby 'n' the Chief: The Movie.
Master Chief made this machinima because he was working for Douchebag Studios to create a more serious movie than his last one, so that he and Skyler Loveheart would make money. This movie was intended to prove that Master Chief was capable of making a good movie.
The movie took seven weeks to create. When it was finished Chief showed it to Skyler. It turned out to be terrible and very short, which put Skyler in to a rage that made him attempt murder of Chief.
The movie was about a soldier who tries to battle aliens, against all odds. After killing them, another person congratulates the soldier on his success. After that, the movie ends. It is less than a minute long.


You must create and execute the precise message you are trying to put forward. Most business messages should start with explaining why the reader should read your message. This is known as selling the benefits, rather than the features. For example, if you own a book store, emphasize that you offer quality, affordability or some other benefit your target customers want. If you're sending an inter-office business memo, don't lead with an announcement that there's a meeting Friday at 10:30 am in the conference room -- start by telling your employees you will be launching a new product, then announce the time and place of the meeting. The more interested people are in your message, the more likely they will take steps to remember to act.
Once you've demonstrated a need, which often points out a problem, give a general solution. For example, an advertisement headline or main photo might point out the frustration or unpleasantness of being overweight. Once that headline or graphic has caught the attention of those people who are overweight and want to address that, the ad will give a solution, such as aerobic exercise or calorie control. If you give your business or product as the solution without telling why it works first, you won't sell your audience as effectively.
Advertising can also have a profound effect on consumer behavior with a convincing call to action that inspires consumers to act quickly. This may occur via a limited-time offer, such as a one-day discount. For example, Femi-Handbags declared January 1, 2018 as Hand bag day, and promised thousands of great deals would be available only to those signed up on the website, which as of this publication cost N23,000 per month. While the deals themselves were considered disappointing, and much of the conversation afterward was negative only 42% of social media mentions were positive. Call to action can be very strategic and very precise making the audience buy the handbags immediately or create a strong interest.
Before you can decide how and where to advertise, you must be clear on exactly the type of person you want to reach. In the advertising world this is regarded as "demographic." Gender, age, marital status, profession, income, net worth, location, home ownership status, interests, habits, previous purchases and other items are all considerations. Market research was once the purview of only big companies. If you weren't a big brand, investing in any form of customer research was outside the scope of what many businesses could afford. Today, advances in market research technology have opened a whole range of services to even the smallest businesses. Small enterprises and startups routinely test ideas before they take them to market, saving large amount of money and years of time developing products and services that fall flat with the market.
A good advertisement is supposed to trigger a great response from the audience. In fact, of the ways to measure the impact of an advertisement is the response a campaign will receive. Therefore, this tasks the designer to make sure their work brings the same. A good design will not have a challenge triggering feedback on social media, website chatting forums or any other communication channels.


It doesn't matter that Bobby Petrino has become one of the most disliked people in his profession.
It makes no difference that some players felt disrespected at times during their collegiate careers.
Secretly interviewing for another college job that was not even vacant and then lying about it doesn't matter, not even after he continued to flirt with other schools after getting a raise and an extension.
And not even an embarassing episode that played out in public at Arkansas, which ultimately was stung when he ruined the football program during the Jessica Dorrell episode, could deter Petrino's latest suitor.
US PRESSWIREBobby Petrino is expected to get a second head stint at Louisville.
Hiring his mistress to work within the athletic department and then lying about it? NBD.
Western Kentucky can't be blamed for its wooing of Petrino. It's a Sun Belt school that never would have dreamed that it could land a coach of his caliber. But the Hilltoppers felt his wrath after just one season, so another head-coaching search will commence in Bowling Green.
Meanwhile, it appears that Louisville is ready to risk becoming yet another victim — a role it has played before.
Multiple reports have Cardinals athletic director Tom Jurich set to hire Petrino to replace Charlie Strong, who left to become the new face of Texas football. Jurich is expected to meet with Petrino's agent, David Dunn, on Wednesday night to finalize the contract, with the school likely introducing Petrino sometime on Thursday after the Louisville Athletic Association's personnel committee approves the deal.
Did I mention where Petrino was coaching when he secretly sought other college jobs before leaving for the NFL's Atlanta Falcons (a job he ultimately left before the end of a season)?
It was at Louisville, which was led by Jurich at the time.
Is it amazing that Petrino would get a head job at a BCS-conference school after such a short time away from the spotlight? Absolutely not, and it's for one reason and one reason only: 83-30. That is the career mark of Petrino as a college head coach. Perhaps most impressive is his 34-17 run at Arkansas and the fact that the Razorbacks are just 7-17 since he was fired.
No matter how many times Petrino has burned bridges, Jurich seemingly kept coming back to the fact that Petrino is 53 games over .500 in his career. The fact that Petrino already left Louisville once after trying to leave earlier than he did apparently doesn't concern the program's boosters and donors, who may have swayed Jurich into making this move despite the fact that the Cardinals' AD reportedly interviewed top assistants such as Chad Morris, Pat Narduzzi and Derek Mason. Bringing in an unproven head coach may be risky, but what does that make the Petrino hire?
There's no doubt Petrino helped revitalize Louisville when he led the school from 2003-06 and went 41-9, including leading the program to its first-ever BCS bowl victory. And he is inheriting a very healthy program that is on its way to the ACC next year and is becoming a national presence. But was the risk of another Petrino departure or episode of poor decision-making really worth it? Is his offensive mind really going to make that much of a difference over a guy like Morris, who could ultimately prove to be the next Gus Malzahn? After all, Jurich hit a home run both in on-field performance and in character when he hired Strong four years ago.
The motto of "winning isn't everything, it's the only thing" seems to fit now for Jurich, who better hope he doesn't suffer a fate similar to that of Jeff Long, whose Arkansas program was left broken after Petrino's high-profile mistress fiasco.
Time will tell how Petrino's second act at Louisville will play out, but is Jurich's risk even worth it?
After all, that 83-30 mark isn't as shiny as it may first appear.
And even if the wins come in bunches, another coaching search usually somehow follows.


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How and why did America expand westward?
The quotes below signify the different opinions of those who favored westward expansion and those that did not:
"It is America's right to stretch from sea to shining sea. Not only do we have a responsibility to our citizens to gain valuable natural resources we also have a responsibility to civilize this beautiful land."
"America has no right to take the lands west of the Louisiana Territory. Those lands are rightfully owned by Mexico and to enter into conflict with the Mexicans just to expand and take that land would violate the principles of this great nation."
As America hurtled towards self destruction we embarked on a period of expansion fueled by the notion that we could take the land west of our current boundaries merely because we wanted too. Just as distorted as this myopic view of the world was the fact that we were oblivious to the problems this expansion would create on an already fractious society.
I. Manifest Destiny
A. How did America expand its borders in the 1800's?
1. Louisiana - Purchased in 1803 by President Thomas Jefferson for 15 million dollars.
2. Florida - Ceded (given) to the United States as a part of the Adams - Onis Treaty in 1819. A US army led by Andrew Jackson had been perched on the border of Florida. Realizing they would be unable to keep the territory (nor did they want it because of the harsh climate) the Spaniards gave it up.
3. Texas - American settlers had come to Texas and built planations and farms. The settlers, led by Stephan Austin, asked Mexico for admission into the Mexican nation as an independent state. The Mexicans refused and war broke out highlighted by Santa Anna's attack on the Alamo. Texas declared herself independent in 1836 and its first President was Sam Houston. In 1845 Texas was annexed by the United States and became the 28th state.
4. Oregon - Questions over the Oregon territories had long existed. Russia, France, Britin and the United States all had claims in the area. Russia and France gave upo their claims and then England negotiated a treaty with the United States to draw the boundry at 49 north latitude, where it remains today.
5. Mexican Cession - Tensions between America nad her southern neigbor had been high for some time and had only increased as a result of America's annexation of Texas. President Polk, with his eye on luring Texas into war, sent US troops over the border across the Rio Grande river, a disputed border. When Mexico attacked the US Polk responded by claiming that the Mexicans had perpetrated an unprovoked attack. Congress declared war and the US demolished the weaker Mexican army. As a result of the treaty that ended the war the US gained the Mexcian Cession and paid Mexico 15 million dollars for their loss.
6. Gadsden Purchase - The US realizing the importance of this territory for railroad building paid Mexico 10 million dollars. Considering the price paid for Louisiana and the Cession lands this was a large amount. We paid this much due to a feeling of guilt over our participation in the Mexican American War.
B. How did the US justify this territorial expansion?
1. Simply put, Manifest Destiny. The term Manifest Desitny was first coined by Congressman Robert Winthrop and then made popular by newspaper publisher John O'Sullivan in the 1840's. It meant that it was Gods will that Americans expand from sea to sea.
Americans claimed they were bringing God, technology and civilization to the the west. Of course they also brought death, disease and war but that was never publicized.
I found this song on the web which may give you one perspective on Manifest Destiny:
More blood on the hands of Christ
They called themselves Christians
And gave themselves the rights
Disguised as missionaries
They were really after gold
Many Indians died for that
How many's never told
Photo of the bodies of Native Americans being carted away in the name of Manifest Destiny.
C. What problems were caused by westward expansion?
1. As you should know by now the main issue was the extension of slavery into the territories. The South was for it and the North against it. Various controversies surfaced but the passage of the Missouri Compromise was thought to have solved them. The nation was wrong.


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First thing on President Biden's agenda today – after eating a healthy breakfast – should be to fire Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
This guy is a complete disaster.
He spends his days jetting around the world — on the taxpayer dime, taking weeks of paternity leave, and hobnobbing with tree huggers who want to take us back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.
All the while our nation's transportation infrastructure is facing the apocalypse.
The latest meltdown happened when the FAA grounded thousands of planes across the nation – The massive outage due to a system failure.
Fire Buttigieg.
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) January 11, 2023
The president said he spoke with Buttigieg and he said they don't have a clue what caused the problem.
"I just spoke to Buttigieg. They don't know what the cause is. But I was on the phone with him about 10 minutes," Biden said. "I told him to report directly to me when they find out. Air traffic can still land safely, just not take off right now. We don't know what the cause of it is."
This is what happens when you hire a transportation secretary who could not even fix the potholes when he was the mayor of South Bend, Indiana.
Fire Secretary Pete and get somebody in there who can get the trains running on time.
If you want to understand how to save American from the socialists – read my book – Culture Jihad. Available at your favorite bookstore and ToddStarnes.com.


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Deniz Koyu reveals back to roots and comments on Atlantis, his new track by Spinnin 'Records in an exclusive interview
Written by Vibez Crew on 25 de October de 2018
The Turkish/German DJ and producer Deniz Koyu became world-renowned for his progressive house productions that erupted during the years 2014/2015. In his baggage, he collects numerous shows with DJs like Nicky Romero, Axwell & Ingrosso, Alesso, and has always been a strong name for the mainstream scene!
In the middle of 2016, after the launch of its parallel project KO:YU, it changed the progressive house by a sound for a style more future bass and big room. But in this exclusive interview during the ADE 2018, who are fans of a good progressive house from the old ones, will have a great surprise! Get connected!
Tell us a little bit more about your "Atlantis" track released by Spinnin' recently:
Deniz Koyu: So "Atlantis" is a song that I just released on Spinnin 'Records and I'm very happy about it. It's a progressive house song and I consider it the first song I recorded again as Deniz Koyu, who represents my roots. After a long time focused on other styles, I am now returning to my roots, to the style I have always known, the progressive house. So this is very good for me. I'm really happy to have received positive feedback and will soon be releasing more songs in the same style.
What are your tracks that most people are eager to listen to?
Deniz Koyu: I have a lot of music that you guys always expect me to play. I think my most classic ones are: "Tung", the "Bong" and also has the "I Wanna Know" version of Alesso. The guys always ask for these and I love playing them.
What can we expect for 2019?
Deniz Koyu: I have so many plans for next year … A lot of new songs, singles, collabs, various cool things, as well as the shows … But generally, for next year, I'll focus more on my Deniz Koyu project again.
Of course, I will also do songs for KO: YU, but I will focus on the Deniz Koyu project, with a very progressive house in a sound focused on clubs. So yeah, there's a lot of stuff coming up next year and I can not wait!
And when we talk about Brazil, what comes to your mind?
Deniz Koyu: I've actually played it several times in Brazil and every time I enjoyed it a lot! I did my remix for Alesso's song with Anitta for "Vai Malandra", so I think it's time to go back to Brazil soon. Unfortunately, for this year I have no plans, but next year for sure! Hope to see you again soon!
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As every year, little by little Black Friday approaches, celebrating the first Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States (fourth Thursday of the month of November). On this day many consumers take the opportunity to buy their preferred products at great discounts, in many cases even advancing Christmas shopping to take advantage of these offers.
Although its origin is in the United States, in other country Black Friday wins more followers every year for the cause. It is hard to believe, but the sales figures of some companies on this day even exceed the Christmas campaign.
Another date we have to be marked on our calendar is the Cyber Monday definitely the strong online shopping day. This day is celebrated on the first Monday after Black Friday or, put another way, on the first Monday after Thanksgiving in the US.
If you are already determined to make your purchases in promotions such as Black Friday, you have to take into account a series of rights and tips to avoid having any problems. In any case, we advise you to avoid compulsive purchases, buy only what you need and do it responsibly.
It is important that next to the price with the offer or discount the original amount appears, to know exactly how much money you are saving. It is also permissible to show you the original price and the applied discount percentage.
Some stores may impose a payment method during these days, preventing you from paying with other means of payment that are accepted in the rest of the year. In this case, the notice must be visible so you can pay without any problem. It's happen exactly the same with the return policy.
What is very important is that the final price cannot vary, regardless of the form of payment you use.
Even if the product is reduced price, it must have the same guarantee as if you bought it at its usual price. The reduced products must have exactly the same characteristics, not being able to sell products with defects or defective as reduced. The warranty is two years for new products and one year for used products.
More of the same, the after-sales service has to be exactly the same as always, without exception.
This aspect is not strictly regulated, and we are subject to the store's return policy. It is the employer who decides whether to return the money in cash or, for example, a redeemable voucher.
Of course, in Black Friday you are still entitled to the simplified invoice or purchase ticket. It will be essential if you decide to change or return the purchased product.
In telephone or online purchases you legally have up to 14 days to return the product, regardless of whether we are in a period of sales or not.
If you analyze carefully these tips, you will realize that all the above is summarized in a maximum: in Black Friday prices are reduced, but never our rights as consumers.


Pope Francis published a letter to the world last year, called Laudato Si – which means "may you be praised" and is taken from a quote by St Francis of Assisi. In it, he calls for humanity to recognise the environmental problems created by ourselves, and to take action to address these problems. He reminds his readers why he took the name Francis, in honour of St Francis of Assisi, whose love of nature guided his own faith and life.
Pope Francis certainly addresses the Catholic faithful, quoting St. John Paul II: "Christians in their turn 'realize that their responsibility within creation, and their duty towards nature and the Creator, are an essential part of their faith.'" Pope Francis proposes especially "to enter into dialogue with all people about our common home." The dialogue runs throughout the text and in chapter 5 it becomes the instrument for addressing and solving problems. From the beginning, Pope Francis recalls that "other Churches and Christian communities – and other religions as well – have also expressed deep concern and offered valuable reflections" on the theme of ecology. Indeed, such contributions expressly come in, starting with that of "the beloved Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew," extensively cited in numbers 8-9.
The itinerary of the Encyclical is mapped out in n. 15 and divided into six chapters. It starts by presenting the current situation based on the best scientific findings available today, next, there is a review of the Bible and Judeo-Christian tradition. The root of the problems in technocracy and in an excessive self-centeredness of the human being are analysed. The Encyclical proposes an "integral ecology, which clearly respects its human and social dimensions," inextricably linked to the environmental question.
In this perspective, Pope Francis proposes to initiate an honest dialogue at every level of social, economic and political life, that builds transparent decision-making processes, and recalls that no project can be effective if it is not animated by a formed and responsible conscience. Ideas are put forth to aid growth in this direction at the educational, spiritual, ecclesial, political and theological levels. The text ends with two prayers; one offered for sharing with everyone who believes in "God who is the all-powerful Creator," and the other to those who profess faith in Jesus Christ, punctuated by the refrain "Praise be to you!" which opens and closes the Encyclical.
As this article shows, The Pope clearly believes that nature is at the heart of what it means to be human and that the unfolding ecological catastrophe of our times needs addressing and urgently.


The Weapons Facilities Engineer must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from a program certified by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Each Weapons Facilities Engineer shall have and maintain professional registration as an engineer under the requirements of the New Mexico State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors.
The Weapons Facilities Engineer must have a minimum of five (5) years' experience in facility and infrastructure design.
The Weapons facilities Engineer shall have a minimum of 2 years' experience in study and design of weapons storage and maintenance facilities.


Concentric Dual Shaft Disperser_Anhui Bunkin Chemical Machinery Co.,LTD.
It is a new developed powerful dispersing and mixing machine based on hydraulic lifting single shaft mixer, it can be divided into dispensable dual shaft and coaxial dual shaft. It is especially suitable for mid-and-high viscosity material and thixotropic material, many agitator patterns for option, usually has anchor type, butterfly type, frame type etc., can disperse and mix at the same time, with strong adaptability, can be customized according to different property and production process of the material.
Application Fields: Suitable for many kind of vicious liquid chemicals such as adhesives, pastes, inks, putty, glues etc.
Mixing agitator driven by the power unit rotates in a fixed direction, which makes the materials rotate in axial and radial direction; And the materials inside the tank, at the same time, also do axial and circular motion.So materials can be mixed and blended property with high efficiency. The impeller is equipped with scraper clinging to the container wall to scrape the materials off the wall without residue the rotation of the impeller, which improve mixing effect significantly.
Through the high speed rotation dispersing disc, the materials will become in annular form flow, resulting in strong vortex flow, which descend down to the bottom of the vortex in spiral state. During the process, materials are dispersed, dissolved, mixed and emulsified efficiently due to the strong shearing crash and friction among the particles. The dispersing disc produces a good radial power through the circular motion which accelerates the material circulation and improves the dispersion efficiency.
PTFE scraper rotates clinging to the tank wall to scrape the materials staying on the tank wall off and also enhances the materials circulation.
Adopt hydraulic cylinder as lifting actuators. Control the mixing up, stop, and down though controlling the valve, simple operation and high stability. With bolt fixing the agitator and the main shaft, easy to disassemble and clean, different clamping model (belt clamping, manual rotation clamping, pneumatic clamping) , can fix the mixing tank rapidly to prevent any possible accident due to tank displacement.
Clean Discharging and Easy Maintenance There is scraper on the agitator, it clings to the container and scrape the materials on the wall off continuously. The container inner is precisely lathed and then mirror polished to ensure the scraper can scrape all materials sticking to the wall off without residue, improving effect.


A women's ѕhеltеr, аlѕо knоwn аѕ a women's refuge аnd bаttеrеd women's ѕhеltеr, is a place оf tеmроrаrу рrоtесtіоn and ѕuрроrt for women еѕсаріng dоmеѕtіс vіоlеnсе and іntіmаtе раrtnеr violence of аll fоrmѕ.
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Representative data ѕаmрlеѕ dоnе bу thе Cеntеrѕ for Dіѕеаѕе Cоntrоl and Prеvеntіоn show that one іn thrее wоmеn will еxреrіеnсе physical vіоlеnсе durіng thеіr lіfеtіmе.
Onе іn tеn wіll experience sexual vіоlеnсе. Women's shelters hеlр іndіvіduаlѕ еѕсаре thеѕе іnѕtаnсеѕ of dоmеѕtіс violence and іntіmаtе partner vіоlеnсе аnd act аѕ a рlасе for рrоtесtіоn as thеу сhооѕе how to move fоrwаrd.
Addіtіоnаllу, mаnу ѕhеltеrѕ оffеr a vаrіеtу of other ѕеrvісеѕ tо hеlр wоmеn and their children іnсludіng Counseling аnd lеgаl guіdаnсе.
Thе ability tо еѕсаре is vаluаblе fоr women ѕubjесtеd to dоmеѕtіс vіоlеnсе or іntіmаtе раrtnеr vіоlеnсе. Additionally, ѕuсh ѕіtuаtіоnѕ frеԛuеntlу іnvоlvе аn imbalance of роwеr that lіmіtѕ thе victim's fіnаnсіаl орtіоnѕ whеn thеу wаnt to lеаvе.
Shеltеrѕ help women gain tangible resources tо hеlр thеm аnd their fаmіlіеѕ сrеаtе a nеw life. Lаѕtlу, ѕhеltеrѕ аrе vаluаblе tо Bаttеrеd wоmеn because thеу саn hеlр them fіnd a sense оf empowerment.
Women's ѕhеltеrѕ аrе available іn more than forty-five соuntrіеѕ. Thеу аrе supported with government resources аѕ wеll аѕ nоn-рrоfіt fundѕ. Addіtіоnаllу, many рhіlаnthrоріѕtѕ аlѕо hеlр аnd ѕuрроrt thеѕе institutions.
Thе ѕаfеtу and nееdѕ оf children аrе a critical іѕѕuе for women escaping situations оf vіоlеnсе, which оftеn influences their help-seeking аnd rеlаtеd service dесіѕіоnѕ. Shеltеrѕ which are nоt accessible to children сrеаtе a bаrrіеr for women to obtain ѕuрроrt аnd bеnеfіt frоm available ѕеrvісеѕ.
Chіldrеn оf women lеаvіng situations of vіоlеnсе аnd еntеrіng ѕhеltеrѕ experience a rаngе оf vulnerabilities and сhаllеngеѕ, including rіѕk оf re-victimization аnd the еffесtѕ оf trаumа, аll of which саn have lоng-tеrm соnѕеԛuеnсеѕ.
Chіldrеn who have witnessed dоmеѕtіс violence mау experience ѕіmіlаr outcomes tо thоѕе whо experienced рhуѕісаl аbuѕе, correlating wіth thеіr аgе and dеvеlорmеnt.
Infаntѕ аnd уоung сhіldrеn (bіrth tо fіvе уеаrѕ) саn bе раrtісulаrlу vulnerable and sensitive tо the experience of living in a vіоlеnt household.
Chіldrеn from two tо fіvе уеаrѕ, whо dо nоt have thе сарасіtу or орроrtunіtу tо еxрrеѕѕ their еxреrіеnсеѕ, are at раrtісulаr risk to show aggressive behaviour.
Prе-ѕсhооl аgе сhіldrеn are more likely to fееl rеѕроnѕіblе fоr thе vіоlеnсе between thеіr раrеntѕ.
Sсhооl аgе-сhіldrеn (six tо twеlvе уеаrѕ) mау worry аbоut thе vulnerability оf their mothers and ѕіblіngѕ and еxреrіеnсе more аnxіеtу аnd conduct рrоblеmѕ. They may аlѕо іѕоlаtе thеmѕеlvеѕ from рееrѕ аnd оthеr supports іn аttеmрtѕ to conceal the violence.
Adolescents tend tо еxреrіеnсе lеѕѕ fеаr аnd аnxіеtу, аnd fееl less rеѕроnѕіblе fоr parental violence, аlthоugh thеу mау tаkе rеѕроnѕіbіlіtу fоr the саrе of уоungеr ѕіblіngѕ.
Adolescents mау also еxреrіеnсе еffесtѕ from lоng-tеrm еxроѕurе tо fаmіlу аbuѕе, whісh саn rеѕult іn grеаtеr risk оf dеlіnԛuеnt аnd violent behaviour.
In a significant реrсеntаgе оf dоmеѕtіс vіоlеnсе саѕеѕ, children аrе also dіrесtlу abused (рhуѕісаllу, ѕеxuаllу аnd еmоtіоnаllу).
Chіldrеn often еxреrіеnсе a range of аdvеrѕе еffесtѕ frоm аbuѕе including рhуѕісаl, еmоtіоnаl, lеаrnіng, bеhаvіоurаl, ѕосіаl or dеvеlорmеntаl problems, аnd their еduсаtіоnаl реrfоrmаnсе аnd асhіеvеmеnt mау аlѕо bе affected.
Children mау еxреrіеnсе ассumulаtеd еffесtѕ іn саѕеѕ whеrе со-оссurrіng рrоblеmѕ еxіѕt such аѕ parental drug uѕе, аlсоhоl аddісtіоn оr mental hеаlth problems.
Children whose parents ѕераrаtе due to dоmеѕtіс vіоlеnсе mау also hаvе tо соре wіth disruption tо thеіr lives аnd rоutіnеѕ, іnсludіng tеmроrаrу hоmеlеѕѕnеѕѕ, lоѕѕ of frіеndѕ, реtѕ and personal belongings.
Dоmеѕtіс vіоlеnсе саn undеrmіnе thе relationship between mothers аnd сhіldrеn.
The nаturе оf parental relationships in domestic vіоlеnсе ѕіtuаtіоnѕ саn саuѕе children's confusion about thе meaning оf concepts ѕuсh аѕ lоvе and іntіmасу.
Stress from wіtnеѕѕіng vіоlеnсе аt hоmе саn cause dіѕruрtіоn tо сhіldrеn'ѕ nоrmаl coping раttеrnѕ and support ѕуѕtеmѕ. Thіѕ іѕ compounded bу thе аdjuѕtmеntѕ rеԛuіrеd whеn еntеrіng thе ѕhеltеr, along wіth a possible lоѕѕ оf time wіth their mother frоm hеr rеѕроnѕе tо thеѕе сhаngеѕ.
Boys whо аrе exposed tо domestic vіоlеnсе аrе 2 to 3 tіmеѕ more lіkеlу to bесоmе реrреtrаtоrѕ thеmѕеlvеѕ іn thе futurе.
Gіvеn thеѕе сіrсumѕtаnсеѕ, ѕhеltеrѕ саn рrоvіdе іmроrtаnt ѕеrvісеѕ tо сhіldrеn that can rеduсе thе lоng-tеrm еffесtѕ оf violence аnd increase рrоtесtіvе fасtоrѕ thаt prevent the perpetuation оf іntеrgеnеrаtіоnаl violence.
Mоѕt ѕеrvісеѕ hаvе bееn developed іn the context оf domestic vіоlеnсе cases аnd, аѕ wіth the broader еvіdеnсе, bаѕеd heavily on thе соntеxt in North America.
Developing ѕhеltеr policies thаt рrеvеnt the еxсluѕіоn аnd рrоmоtе thе іnсluѕіоn оf сhіldrеn аnd уоuth іn thе ѕеrvісеѕ рrоvіdеd.
Prоmоtе рrасtісеѕ that ѕtrеngthеn аnd promote wоmеn'ѕ раrеntіng rоlе.
Plаnnіng and dеѕіgnіng ѕрасе аnd ѕеrvісеѕ аррrорrіаtе fоr children іntо thе shelter іnfrаѕtruсturе.
Uѕіng age-appropriate аѕѕеѕѕmеnt tооlѕ аnd methods to undеrѕtаnd the іmрасt of vіоlеnсе оn сhіldrеn and their соrrеѕроndіng nееdѕ.
Prоvіdіng ѕеrvісеѕ for сhіldrеn аіmеd аt reducing the effects оf vіоlеnсе аnd promoting thеіr ѕаfеtу.
Including children and thеіr inputs іn аѕѕеѕѕmеnt аnd саѕе рlаnnіng рrосеѕѕеѕ, documenting іndіvіduаlіzеd gоаlѕ аnd outcomes fоr еасh сhіld аnd thеіr fаmіlу (see ѕаmрlе саѕе planning tools).
Improving ѕtаff knowledge оf аnd skills іn rеѕроndіng tо thе common effects оf vіоlеnсе оn сhіldrеn in оrdеr tо рrоvіdе rеlеvаnt ѕеrvісеѕ to thеm, ensuring thаt their nееdѕ аrе іntеgrаtеd into рrоgrаmmеѕ and thаt thеу аrе еngаgеd in the ѕеrvісе delivery рrосеѕѕ.
Thіѕ іnvоlvеѕ рrоvіdіng trаіnіng and development tо support thе іntеgrаtіоn of ѕеrvісеѕ fоr сhіldrеn wіthіn the ѕhеltеr (іnсludіng in thе аѕѕеѕѕmеnt process).
Shelters provide ѕесurе ассоmmоdаtіоn fоr wоmеn аnd gіrlѕ whо аrе аt rіѕk оf or hаvе bееn subjected to vіоlеnсе, although thеу соntrіbutе fаr mоrе thаn juѕt a safe рlасе to ѕtау.
Shelters рrоvіdе еѕѕеntіаl аѕресtѕ оf protection, ѕеrvісеѕ аnd rеѕоurсеѕ whісh еnаblе women whо hаvе еxреrіеnсеd аbuѕе аnd thеіr children to rесоvеr frоm thе vіоlеnсе, to rеbuіld ѕеlf-еѕtееm, аnd to take steps to rеgаіn a ѕеlf-dеtеrmіnеd аnd іndереndеnt lіfе.
Wіth рrореr rеѕоurсеѕ, shelters hаvе thе capacity to рrоvіdе the range of protection and support ѕеrvісеѕ necessary to hеlр ѕurvіvоrѕ аnd thоѕе at rіѕk of vіоlеnсе tо avoid future аbuѕе.
Shelters саn аlѕо соntrіbutе to аwаrеnеѕѕ-rаіѕіng аnd ѕосіаl сhаngе as раrt оf brоаdеr efforts to prevent vіоlеnсе against women and girls аltоgеthеr.
Survіvоrѕ of violence dо not rероrt abuse and often dо nоt seek hеlр frоm formal ѕеrvісе providers аnd authorities fоr many rеаѕоnѕ (Bаrrеtt & Pіеrrе, 2011).
Educate hеаlth and judicial providers, ѕосіаl ѕеrvісе аnd ѕесurіtу реrѕоnnеl, аmоng other рrоfеѕѕіоnаlѕ, tо rесоgnіzе vіоlеnсе аgаіnѕt wоmеn, undеrѕtаnd thеіr obligations оn the іѕѕuе, аnd рrоvіdе safe, appropriate referrals and rеѕроnѕеѕ (Sеftаоuі, 2009; Unіtеd Nаtіоnѕ, 2006).
Aѕ аdvосаtеѕ fоr women, thе unіԛuе vоісе оf ѕhеltеrѕ іѕ еѕѕеntіаl іn lосаl аnd glоbаl еffоrtѕ tо еnd violence аgаіnѕt thеm. Whіlе ѕhеltеrѕ are раrt of the ѕосіаl ѕеrvісе ѕесtоr, they hаvе emerged from thе broader women's mоvеmеnt. In particular, еffоrtѕ to аddrеѕѕ violence аgаіnѕt women аrе сlоѕеlу linked to the work of ѕurvіvоrѕ and аdvосаtеѕ who established wоmеn'ѕ ѕhеltеrѕ, rаре crisis сеntrеѕ, telephone hоtlіnеѕ аnd neighbourhood ѕuрроrt grоuрѕ.
Shelters рrоmоtе wоmеn'ѕ еԛuаlіtу аnd оftеn have a role іn ѕреаkіng out оn ѕуѕtеmіс іѕѕuеѕ of dіѕсrіmіnаtіоn, drаwіng lіnkѕ bеtwееn іndіvіduаl wоmеn'ѕ еxреrіеnсеѕ аnd thе соndіtіоnѕ оf women within society thаt give rіѕе tо vіоlеnсе against thеm.
іnсrеаѕе thе аvаіlаbіlіtу of аdеԛuаtе government rеѕоurсеѕ fоr аddrеѕѕіng the issue and ѕtrеngthеn thе рrоvіѕіоn оf appropriate survivor-centred ѕеrvісеѕ which rеѕресt women's confidentiality, dесіѕіоnѕ аnd nееdѕ.


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Orla Feely is an Irish academic and professor of electronic engineering. She is currently Vice-President for Research, Innovation and Impact at University College, Dublin (UCD). She was appointed President of UCD in February 2023. She is also the first Irish woman elected a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Biography

Orla Feely was born in Dublin to Ita and Frank Feely. Her father was the city manager for Dublin Corporation. She got her undergraduate degree in Electronic Engineering from University College, Dublin in 1986 before going to attend the University of California, Berkeley in California where she completed her Masters and PhD. While there she won the DJ Sakrison Memorial Prize. She returned to Ireland to work as a lecturer in UCD's Engineering department in 1992 since which time she has been a full professor with the University and is Vice-President for Research, Innovation and Impact. On 21 February 2023, she was appointed President of UCD and will take up office on 1 May 2023.

Feely is the first Irish woman elected a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. She is a member of the Royal Irish Academy and a Fellow of Engineers Ireland, of which she was President from 2021 to 2022, and the Irish Academy of Engineering. She was Vice-President for Resources and Treasurer of the Conference of European Schools of Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER) as well as director of Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

References and sources

Living people
1960s births
Alumni of University College Dublin
UC Berkeley College of Engineering alumni
Academics of University College Dublin
Engineers from Dublin (city)


Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson was reportedly hospitalized Friday with a serious, possibly terminal illness.
Celebrity website TMZ.com, citing family sources, reported that Jackson, 89, has terminal cancer and was in the end stages of life, according to Reuters. Hollywood publication Variety said a source close to the situation had confirmed the report, while DailyMail.com, citing family members and other unspecified sources, said Jackson had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.


Grade One's have been discovering how their body works, through playing the Blood and Muscle game.
Here comes the Blood, but there are some obstacles making it difficult for the blood to get to the muscles.
Here we have our Oxygenated Blood being delivered to the Muscles.
Look where your going while playing Spaceships and Aliens!
This was lots of fun! Grade 3 students had a great time exploring energy transfer.
Here are some Grade 1 students striking different objects.
Remember to keep your eye on the ball.
It's a fun tag game that relies heavily on communication. Below a grade 5 student reflects on the game.
Please find time to do 20-30mins of vigorous PLAY per day. This could be anything that increases your heart rate, makes you sweat, or breathe heavy. Go out and enjoy yourself, throw, catch, run, skip, chase, swim, climb, play, play, play.
See after Chinese New Year.
Last week we had two separate sports days. One for grades 3 and 4, and one for grades 5 and 6.
Both days went very well, the weather and pollution cooperated and a great time was had by all.
A big thanks to all the kids, CDNIS staff, and parents for making it a fun couple of days.
Everyone seemed rested and energised after our Christmas break.
In preparation for grade 5-6 sports day, classes have been prepping for some of the events. Always keeping in mind that a successful Sports Day will be accomplished when we keep our essential agreements in mind.
Next week Grade 1 will begin their Dance unit with Ms. Saunders.
Grade 6 will not have PE next week as they will be working with the Young Americans.
Responsibility, cooperation, communication, and respect in action.
Lots of cooperation and communication needed to complete this task.


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Q: SSRS custom sort one column ASC and DESC use the attached data set to product SSRS report.
I have been trying to sort the following columns in ascending and descending. Sales_Status column is sorted ascending while the Serial_Number number column needs to be sorted as follows.
Serial_Number column has a parent group of Sales_Status column
When the  Sales_Status column is "Futures Sales"  I want to sort Serial_Number ascending when is "Past Sales" it should be sorted descending. I have tried different sort order without luck. find attached expected result

Tsql query used
        DECLARE @SalesTBL TABLE (Department VARCHAR(10), Sales_Status VARCHAR(50), Serial_Number INT);
        INSERT INTO @SalesTBL VALUES
        ('A','Past Sales','3'),('D','Futures Sales','1'),('H','Futures Sales','1'),('L','Past Sales','3'),
        ('H','Past Sales','5'),('D','Past Sales','1'),('L','Past Sales','2'),('B','Futures Sales','6'),
        ('P','Past Sales','5'),('A','Past Sales','4'),('Q','Past Sales','1'),('D','Past Sales','6'),
        ('D','Past Sales','6'),('O','Past Sales','4'),('I','Past Sales','5'),('Q','Past Sales','4'),
        ('F','Past Sales','2'),('N','Past Sales','5'),('H','Past Sales','1'),('H','Past Sales','3'),
        ('P','Past Sales','3'),('H','Past Sales','4'),('B','Past Sales','4'),('L','Past Sales','5'),
        ('H','Past Sales','5'),('Q','Past Sales','5'),('H','Past Sales','4'),('D','Past Sales','2'),
        ('k','Past Sales','2'),('H','Past Sales','3'),('E','Past Sales','2'),('F','Past Sales','2'),
        ('D','Past Sales','3'),('R','Past Sales','4'),('D','Past Sales','3'),('L','Past Sales','2'),
        ('M','Futures Sales','6'),('I','Futures Sales','3'),('D','Past Sales','1'),('A','Futures Sales','1'),
        ('E','Futures Sales','3'),('A','Past Sales','5'),('L','Past Sales','6'),('F','Past Sales','3'),
        ('O','Past Sales','4'),('H','Past Sales','4'),('D','Past Sales','3'),('F','Past Sales','1'),
        ('A','Past Sales','6'),('U','Past Sales','6'),('H','Past Sales','2'),('F','Past Sales','4'),
        ('R','Past Sales','6'),('O','Past Sales','5'),('E','Past Sales','1'),('H','Past Sales','6'),
        ('B','Past Sales','4'),('H','Past Sales','6'),('H','Past Sales','5'),('N','Past Sales','1'),
        ('O','Past Sales','6'),('Q','Past Sales','2'),('A','Past Sales','5'),('I','Past Sales','4'),
        ('H','Past Sales','5'),('L','Futures Sales','6'),('k','Past Sales','1'),('H','Past Sales','4'),
        ('N','Futures Sales','4'),('k','Past Sales','4'),('O','Past Sales','2'),('F','Past Sales','4'),
        ('Q','Past Sales','4'),('A','Past Sales','1'),('L','Past Sales','4'),('A','Past Sales','3'),
        ('F','Past Sales','3'),('K','Past Sales','2'),('H','Past Sales','5'),('B','Past Sales','4'),
        ('O','Past Sales','1'),('O','Past Sales','1'),('H','Past Sales','6'),('F','Past Sales','4'),
        ('k','Past Sales','1'),('T','Past Sales','6'),('D','Past Sales','4'),('R','Past Sales','4'),
        ('B','Past Sales','6'),('H','Past Sales','4'),('A','Past Sales','2'),('B','Past Sales','2'),
        ('H','Past Sales','2'),('H','Past Sales','3'),('F','Past Sales','1'),('F','Futures Sales','3'),
        ('H','Past Sales','1'),('H','Futures Sales','6'),('H','Past Sales','5'),('N','Past Sales','2'),
        ('R','Futures Sales','3'),('H','Past Sales','2'),('E','Futures Sales','5'),
        ('F','Past Sales','5'),('D','Past Sales','4'),('H','Past Sales','6'),('H','Futures Sales','2'),
        ('B','Past Sales','6'),('K','Past Sales','1'),('N','Past Sales','2'),('D','Past Sales','2'),
        ('W','Past Sales','2'),('S','Futures Sales','2'),('H','Past Sales','1'),('E','Past Sales','6'),
        ('E','Past Sales','5'),('N','Past Sales','6'),('k','Past Sales','5'),('S','Past Sales','1'),
        ('O','Past Sales','4'),('Q','Past Sales','6'),('F','Past Sales','2'),('O','Past Sales','4'),
        ('B','Past Sales','5'),('K','Futures Sales','4'),('F','Past Sales','6'),('A','Past Sales','4'),
        ('N','Past Sales','5'),('B','Past Sales','1'),('S','Past Sales','3'),('H','Past Sales','6'),
        ('L','Past Sales','6'),('O','Past Sales','5'),('H','Past Sales','6'),('R','Past Sales','4'),
        ('k','Past Sales','5'),('H','Past Sales','3'),('F','Past Sales','1'),('A','Futures Sales','1'),
        ('F','Past Sales','4'),('B','Past Sales','5'),('k','Past Sales','4'),('D','Past Sales','5'),
        ('B','Past Sales','2'),('k','Past Sales','1'),('L','Past Sales','4'),('B','Past Sales','4'),
        ('I','Past Sales','5'),('H','Past Sales','1'),('K','Past Sales','3'),('E','Past Sales','4'),
        ('E','Past Sales','1'),('A','Past Sales','6'),('A','Past Sales','4'),('k','Past Sales','6'),
        ('A','Past Sales','3'),('A','Past Sales','2'),('H','Futures Sales','4'),
        ('W','Past Sales','3'),('Q','Past Sales','1'),('k','Past Sales','5'),('S','Past Sales','1'),
        ('Q','Past Sales','5'),('H','Past Sales','4'),('V','Past Sales','6'),('N','Past Sales','6'),
        ('H','Past Sales','2'),('k','Past Sales','1'),('H','Past Sales','3'),('K','Futures Sales','1'),
        ('H','Past Sales','1'),('H','Past Sales','3'),('K','Past Sales','1'),('D','Past Sales','5'),
        ('B','Past Sales','6'),('N','Past Sales','3'),('B','Past Sales','3'),('O','Past Sales','3'),
        ('D','Past Sales','5'),('A','Past Sales','5'),('F','Past Sales','4'),('A','Past Sales','4'),
        ('F','Past Sales','3'),('J','Past Sales','6'),('k','Past Sales','3'),('H','Past Sales','3'),
        ('E','Past Sales','4'),('A','Past Sales','1'),('H','Past Sales','2'),('F','Past Sales','1'),
        ('K','Past Sales','5'),('B','Past Sales','2'),('E','Past Sales','4'),('B','Past Sales','6'),
        ('L','Past Sales','4'),('T','Past Sales','3'),('H','Past Sales','6'),('k','Futures Sales','4'),
        ('H','Past Sales','1'),('D','Futures Sales','3'),('M','Past Sales','5'),('L','Past Sales','2'),
        ('O','Past Sales','2'),('B','Past Sales','1'),('k','Past Sales','1'),('F','Past Sales','2'),
        ('E','Past Sales','1'),('N','Past Sales','5'),('B','Past Sales','5'),('H','Past Sales','2'),
        ('F','Past Sales','6'),('k','Past Sales','2'),('M','Past Sales','1'),('K','Past Sales','1'),
        ('H','Past Sales','4'),('N','Past Sales','4'),('M','Past Sales','1'),('H','Past Sales','2'),
        ('D','Futures Sales','6'),('F','Past Sales','2'),('S','Past Sales','3'),
        ('T','Past Sales','1'),('N','Past Sales','3'),('D','Past Sales','3'),('O','Past Sales','2'),
        ('P','Past Sales','6'),('k','Past Sales','3'),('L','Past Sales','6'),('H','Past Sales','6'),
        ('F','Past Sales','3'),('A','Past Sales','6'),('k','Past Sales','4'),('Q','Past Sales','1'),
        ('Q','Futures Sales','4'),('Q','Past Sales','5'),('O','Past Sales','5'),
        ('T','Past Sales','2'),('L','Past Sales','5'),('B','Past Sales','6'),('L','Past Sales','4'),
        ('S','Past Sales','4'),('K','Futures Sales','2'),('D','Past Sales','6'),('O','Past Sales','3'),
        ('B','Past Sales','6'),('H','Past Sales','4'),('H','Past Sales','2'),('F','Past Sales','2'),
        ('A','Past Sales','4'),('B','Past Sales','6'),('F','Past Sales','4'),('K','Past Sales','1'),
        ('A','Past Sales','6'),('L','Past Sales','5'),('O','Past Sales','4'),('B','Futures Sales','5'),
        ('S','Past Sales','5'),('B','Futures Sales','2'),('k','Past Sales','5'),('A','Past Sales','6'),
        ('k','Past Sales','3'),('H','Past Sales','3'),('Q','Past Sales','1'),('H','Past Sales','3'),
        ('T','Past Sales','6'),('R','Past Sales','6'),('B','Past Sales','5'),('U','Past Sales','5'),
        ('K','Past Sales','2'),('B','Futures Sales','2'),('B','Past Sales','3'),('F','Past Sales','5'),
        ('L','Past Sales','5'),('k','Past Sales','3'),('O','Past Sales','6'),('H','Past Sales','2'),
        ('L','Past Sales','5'),('T','Past Sales','6'),('E','Past Sales','3'),
        ('L','Past Sales','2'),('B','Futures Sales','5'),('F','Past Sales','2'),('D','Past Sales','3'),
        ('N','Past Sales','3');
 SELECT * FROM @SalesTBL

OutPut

A: In the serial number group you will set two sorting expressions:
An ascending on
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BART 1st major transit agency in U.S. history to be led by two African American women
Women assume BART's two top posts & pay tribute to Rosa Parks
On Thursday, December 15th, the BART Board of Directors unanimously elected two African American women to the District's most powerful posts – making BART the first major transit agency in U.S. history to be led by two Black women. (BART Media & Public Affairs has free still photos and video of today's election available for the media)
Coincidentally, the historic elections of BART Director Carole Ward Allen, Ed.D. to the post of BART Board President and BART Director Lynette Sweet to the post of BART Board Vice President come during the same month as BART and the nation celebrate the achievements of another African American woman who made history – Rosa Parks. "It was 50 years ago this month that the civil rights pioneer kicked off the modern day civil rights movement by refusing to give up her bus seat to a White man in Montgomery, Alabama," said newly elected Board President Ward Allen. "If it wasn't for Rosa Parks courageous act of civil disobedience, I doubt I would be sitting in my president's chair today."
HOW BOARD ELECTIONS WORK
President Ward Allen and Vice President Sweet assumed their respective posts after the nine member BART Board of Directors cast their votes during today's Board meeting at BART Headquarters in Oakland. The BART Board is made up of three Directors from each of the BART District's three counties; San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa. Every year the Board Members elect their Board President and Vice President. Historically, the Board Member who assumes the President and Vice President posts will be from a different county than the Board Member who previously held each post.
After her election, President Ward Allen delivered a speech in which she thanked outgoing President Joel Keller for his deft navigation of BART through difficult issues, including budget cuts, layoffs and labor union contract negotiations - the latter of which ended with all sides reaching a fair contract without a crippling strike.
With those difficult issues off the table, President Ward Allen said she will use her presidency to lead BART into an era of inclusion. "No matter if you're a board member, a manager, a union member or a customer, I will insist that you have a seat at my table," said President Ward Allen in her speech. "I want all voices heard and respected."
ABOUT PRESIDENT WARD ALLEN
Voters first elected Carole Ward Allen to the BART Board of Directors on November 3, 1998. President Ward Allen represents District Four, which consists of portions of Oakland and the City of Alameda.
President Ward Allen is currently an instructor at Laney College and has served as Assistant Vice Chancellor of the Peralta Colleges. She earned her doctorate in education from Nova Southeastern University. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Jose State University. She lives in Oakland. Read more on President Ward Allen's biography.
ABOUT VICE PRESIDENT SWEET
Voters elected Lynette Sweet to her first full term in November 2004 after the Board appointed her on February 20, 2003 to replace former BART Director Willie B. Kennedy who retired from the Board mid-term.
Vice President Sweet represents District seven, which is the only BART District to bridge the Bay. It includes Albany, Emeryville, El Cerrito, Richmond, San Pablo and portions of Berkeley, Oakland, El Sobrante and San Francisco. Vice President Sweet serves as Chairperson of BART's Security Advocacy Ad Hoc Committee.
Vice President Sweet currently serves as a Board Member and the Executive Director of the African American Interest Free Loan Association. She was formerly a Vice President with Union Bank of California and the former Executive Director of Bayview Hunters Point Center for Arts and Technology (BAYCAT) She graduated from the University of California at Berkeley. She lives in San Francisco. Read more on Vice President Sweet's biography.
At the Board meeting in which she was elected, Vice President Sweet said, "I am extremely proud and humbled to be able to serve BART as Vice President and I look forward to making BART a better place for our workers and our riders."
For more information about the BART Board, visit the Board of Directors section.


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Black Education / Schools : National Urban League's 'State of Black America' shows educational, economic improvements
Thread starter Clyde C Coger Jr
economic improvements educational national urban league state of black america
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In the Spirit of Black America,
National Urban League's 'State of Black America' shows educational, economic improvements
Fewer black Americans are dropping out of high school and more are earning associate's degrees, but racial disparities still plague the U.S. education system, according to the National Urban League's "State of Black America 2017" report ...
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...-educational-economic-improvements/101054744/
National Urban League CEO Marc Morial (Photo: National Urban League)
Melanie Eversley , USA TODAY12:04 a.m. ET May 2, 2017
Clyde C. Coger, Jr.
Author: Does Color Matter?
Civil rights group: 'Discriminatory public policy' under Trump administration
President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office have resulted in a "discriminatory public policy" harming the "economic and social progress" minorities experienced under the Obama administration.
"Incendiary language about immigrants, Muslims, women and people of color has translated into discriminatory public policy, including an immigration ban that gives preference to one religion over another; baseless accusations of voter fraud that have provided fresh fuel to racially-discriminatory voter suppression measures in state legislatures; and efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act in parts, or as a whole, that would have the inevitable outcome of disproportionately burdening communities of color," Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, an organization focused on economic development in urban areas, said in a news release Tuesday ...
Video ... Trump calls out man's 'blacks for Trump' sign 00:43
http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/02/politics/urban-league-black-america-report/index.html
By Eugene Scott, CNN
Death Rate Among Black Americans Declines, Especially For Elderly People
For decades, black Americans have been dying at a higher rate than white Americans.
That's still true overall. But now there's some good news about this long, disturbing trend: The overall death rate for black Americans fell 25 percent between 1999 and 2015, according to a report released Tuesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-...ricans-declines-especially-for-elderly-people
The death rate for African-Americans dropped 25 percent over 17 years, but most of that was among people ages 65 and older.
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May 2, 20171:05 PM ET
Minorities' prospects dim under President Trump, report says
Black and Hispanic Americans continue to lag far behind whites economically, and their prospects look much worse under President Trump, according to a report released Tuesday by the National Urban League ...
http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nat...report-says/W9KMZy1ZcpWNTtADWsA9AN/story.html
President Donald Trump.
By Tracy Jan THE WASHINGTON POST MAY 03, 2017
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