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'Captain America: Civil War' Begins Production
Posted on May 8, 2015 by sparxteam in Film/TV, Home // 0 Comments
If the recent series of Captain America: Civil War casting announcements and leaked promotional art didn't make it clear, Marvel's next big ensemble feature is beginning production right now. Shooting is underway for the first chapter of Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Atlanta, Georgia – and the shoot will extend to locations in Germany, Puerto Rico and Iceland.
The timing capitalizes on the buzz of Marvel Studios' largest project to date, Avengers: Age of Ultron, which finally released in North American theaters this weekend, setting the stage for Civil War (with July's Ant-Man bridging the gap). That's an important bridge film, since Ant-Man himself (Paul Rudd) is officially confirmed to return in Civil War alongside a lengthy cast list of familiar characters, including one we've not seen on screen since 2008…
NOTE: The following contains SPOILERS for Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Avengers: Age of Ultron concludes (read our ending explained post here!) with the team's roster undergoing some changes. Hawkeye is living with his family, Thor returns to Asgard, Tony Stark "taps out" of field duty, and Hulk runs away. Filling in for them are Scarlet Witch, Vision, War Machine and Falcon – all of whom return for Captain America: Civil War.
New cast members Daniel Bruhl and Martin Freeman are also listed but their roles remain under Marvel's veil of secrecy, even if we know the former is playing Baron Zemo and the latter, potentially Everett Ross. The most interesting casting addition however, the one big surprise of the group is the return of The Incredible Hulk's General Ross, played again by William Hurt – a welcome addition that helps solidifies that Hulk movie in the MCU. Does that mean Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) could show up in some small capacity even if not listed?
Chris Evans ("Captain America: The Winter Soldier," Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron") as the iconic Super Hero character Steve Rogers/Captain America
Robert Downey Jr. ("Avengers: Age of Ultron," Marvel's "Iron Man 3") as Tony Stark/Iron Man
Scarlett Johansson ("Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier") as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow
Sebastian Stan ("Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Captain America: The First Avenger") as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier
Anthony Mackie ("Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier") as Sam Wilson/Falcon
Paul Bettany ("Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Iron Man 3") as The Vision
Jeremy Renner ("Avengers: Age of Ultron," Marvel's "The Avengers") as Clint Barton/Hawkeye
Don Cheadle ("Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Iron Man 3") as Jim Rhodes/War Machine
Elizabeth Olsen ("Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Godzilla") as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch
Paul Rudd ("Ant-Man," "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues") will make his first appearance alongside the Avengers as Scott Lang/Ant-Man
Chadwick Boseman ("42," "Get on Up") as T'Challa/Black Panther
Emily VanCamp ("Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Revenge") as Sharon Carter/Agent 13
Daniel Brühl("Inglourious Basterds," "Bourne Ultimatum")
Frank Grillo ("Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Warrior") as Brock Rumlow/Crossbones
William Hurt ("A History of Violence," Marvel's "The Incredible Hulk") as General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross
Martin Freeman ("The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies").
While the cast list is as impressive as it is exciting, there are still some names lacking, some we know will be in the film as well. Peter Parker/Spider-Man has yet to be cast but the character will undoubtedly be introduced in Civil War, even if Marvel Studios hasn't come out and said it yet. We also wouldn't be surprised if Evangeline Lilly's character from Ant-Man shows up, given her relationship with Paul Rudd's Scott Lang (and hopeful fan theories that she becomes the MCU's version of Wasp – a founding member of the Avengers in the comics).
The other big question we have is whether or not Marvel TV characters will come into play since ABC's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. may be rounding out its third season by the time Civil War hits theaters – and, on top of it, AoS has a spinoff in the works which will likely be airing by then. Fans are still waiting to see Clark Gregg's Phil Coulson make his return to the big screen, and the story of Civil War seems like it might be time to bridge that gap and for the Avengers to realize he's still alive.
The lack of Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders) and Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) seems to suggest this first official casting press release avoiding the topic of S.H.I.E.L.D. all-together. That could be intentional.
Of course, there are also other key Marvel heroes who will have been introduced on Marvel's Netflix programming by the time Civil War rolls around, including Daredevil, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones – potentially Iron Fist too. These characters may be future Avengers, so cameos in Civil War are not out of the question.
"Captain America: Civil War" picks up where "Avengers: Age of Ultron" left off, as Steve Rogers leads the new team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. After another international incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to enlist the services of the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers while they try to protect the world from a new and nefarious villain.
Directors Joe and Anthony Russo's creative team also includes director of photography Trent Opaloch ("Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Elysium"), production designer Owen Paterson ("Godzilla," "Matrix"), and three time Oscar®-nominated costume designer Judianna Makovsky ("Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"). Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War" is produced by Marvel Studios' president, Kevin Feige, with Louis D'Esposito, Alan Fine, Victoria Alonso, Patricia Whitcher, Nate Moore and Stan Lee serving as executive producers.
The Avengers: Age of Ultron is now in theaters, followed by Ant-Man on July 17 2015, Captain America: Civil War on May 6 2016, Doctor Strange on November 4 2016, Guardians of the Galaxy 2 on May 5 2017, Spider-Man on July 28, 2017, Thor: Ragnarok on November 3 2017, Avengers: Infinity War – Part 1 on May 4 2018, Black Panther on July 6 2018, Captain Marvel on November 2 2018, Avengers: Infinity War – Part 2 on May 3 2019 and Inhumans on July 12, 2019.
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Aemula Oldies S review
Aemula Oldies S is a new iPhone application that will appeal to retro x86 DOS gamers or anyone curious to see how old timers used to get their kicks. The game is basically an emulator which offers many classics such as Commander Keen 4, Duke Nukem, Bio Menace, Prince of Persia, and more. The main menu is simple, clean, and reminiscent of classic DOS emulators that you could download for your PC such as DOSBox. To select a game, you simply browse the menu and tap the title. The games have their publish year listed, some dating back all the way to 1991, which is a nice bit of info. The graphics, menus, levels, bosses, and characters are all exactly the same as the original games.
Note: You should download this app soon because other emulators have not lasted very long in the App Store. Recently iMAME was added and yanked out of the App Store by Apple in a couple of days, and previously iDOS suffered the same fate.
Aemula's controls are easy and user friendly although playing can take some time getting used to on the small iPhone screen. You have several options for controls. The default controls are a game pad. This pad includes 4 directional arrows and several labeled buttons including enter, fire, jump, and escape. This is an easy way to play, although I would have liked the fire and jump buttons to be next to each other horizontally rather than on top of each other. Enter and escape are buttons that I did not use as often as jump and fire, so they should be placed at the top while the most common buttons should be closer to the user's thumb at the bottom.
Another control option is the joy stick which can be toggled from the mini-menu above the pad when you begin a level. The joystick still has the buttons, but the arrow pad is replaced with a 8 direction joy stick. I am glad they included this feature because some games are easier to play with a joystick.
There is also a keyboard option on the mini-menu. You would only need the keyboard for games that require you to press numbers or letters to advance. There are also simple text buttons to go back to the main menu and reset the game at the very top of the app. They are a little hard to see, but they are easy to use.
The best part about Aemula is that you can rotate to landscape view your iPhone or iPod touch and play the game in full mode. In the landscape mode the controls are placed over the game as semi-transparent buttons and arrows. It will take some time to learn where they are and how the function so be prepared to lose a few games.
Audio and Options
Each game offers its own classic 8-bit music. It is grainy just like the classics. However, I do not see an option to turn the music off if you are in a quiet environment. Games save their scores and data, and if you scroll to the bottom of each game selection screen, there is an option to reset any saved game data.
Right now Aemula offers a total of 10 games:
– Commander Keen 4: Secret of the Oracle
– Duke Nukem
– Dangerous Dave in the Haunted Mansion
– CD-Man
– The Catacomb Abyss
– Bio Menace
– Monster Bash
– StarMines II: Planet of Mines
– CHAMP Kong
Aemula Oldies S is a perfect little app for anyone who wants to go back to their retro floppy disc days. There are inline ads when you're going throughout the game picking menu, which is not too bad to deal with. Overall I'm really happy that there is finally a DOS emulator in the App Store. Best of all, it's a free download.
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Defender exercise to deploy 20,000 Soldiers to project power in Europe
By Sean Kimmons, Army News ServiceOctober 15, 2019
1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – M1A2 Abrams tanks from 1st Infantry Division start to move out as part of an exercise at Johanna Range, Poland, May 20, 2019. U.S. Army leaders in Europe plan to send 20,000 U.S.-based Soldiers to the continent next spring to conduct Defender-Europe 20, one of the largest exercises since the Cold War. (Photo Credit: Sgt. Thomas Mort) VIEW ORIGINAL
2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli, second from right, commander of U.S. Army Europe, speaks during a panel discussion at the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15, 2019. (Photo Credit: Sean Kimmons) VIEW ORIGINAL
WASHINGTON -- Army leaders in Europe revealed details Tuesday of a massive exercise that will send 20,000 U.S. Soldiers to the continent next spring to conduct force projection and readiness training across 10 countries.
Defender-Europe 20 is slated to be the largest deployment of U.S.-based Soldiers for an exercise to Europe in 25 years.
The milestone Defender actually links several exercises in the region, such as Allied Spirit, Swift Response and a Joint Warfighting Assessment. It is expected to include a total of 37,000 participants and 20,000 pieces of equipment shipped from the U.S., as well as 13,000 pieces drawn from prepositioned stocks.
The exercise kicks off a new Defender series of exercises, which will be conducted in the Pacific on alternate years, to rehearse large movements to both regions. The exercises aim to operationalize the National Defense Strategy, which asserts Russia and China as near-peer adversaries.
"We are starting it with a bang," said Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander of U.S. Army Europe, during a panel discussion at the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition.
After the last U.S. tanks left Germany in 2013 as part of a drawdown, the Army began nine-month rotations of brigade combat teams to bolster its presence and practice rapidly deploying units to Europe. It also built up prepositioned stocks on the continent to equip incoming units.
In March, an emergency deployment readiness exercise sent an armored unit of over 1,500 Soldiers from Fort Hood, Texas, to Europe. In less than two days, the unit was able to fall in on prepositioned stocks and travel to Poland for a live-fire exercise, Cavoli said.
"We've been practicing this strategy of power projection for about three to four years now into Europe," he said. "Now it's time to practice it at scale."
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While there are similarities to the REFORGER exercise, or Return of Forces to Germany, which practiced deploying Army units into Europe during the Cold War, leaders say that Defender will be more complex.
"We cannot fail prey to nostalgia of REFORGER and think Defender Europe is just a reincarnation," Thomson said. "Our security environment has changed significantly in terms of geography and borders [and] in terms of allies and partners."
Technology and doctrine, he noted, is also different, as well as threats in the region.
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"This was a very unpopular bill," said Bob Vittles, president of the Colorado Manufacturers Association. "But if we went along with the idea of taking the money out of a building and making sure it never goes to a family member in need, we would definitely stand by or support this."
The measure, if approved by voters, would apply to city or public agencies that pay in installments for public buildings built or renovated after Sept. 5 during the year when a new building is built or renovated.
The measure, which is aimed at ensuring the availability of affordable housing to low-income residents, would provide cash for government tenants to go door to door with people to offer for rent a home for "reasonable" and working-class residents willing to pay at or below the county median monthly income of $85,000 for each month they live in an apartment.
About $5 billion worth of vouchers would be applied to more than 200,000 parcels of property that would be allocated to tenants who are either of working
The state of Texas has legalized and maintained a rental program for people without a job. The new program, known as LODS (Landlord-Tenant Organization) is a hybrid program for rent stabilization in areas such as the Travis Valley and the San Joaquin Valley, according to the state.
Texas officials announced last October that they would allow new tenants to rent to people who would then be able to build themselves a two bedroom apartment or more. The program will allow tenants to rent to people who could sell their houses and property within two blocks of each other with the state's single payer insurance program, which was introduced last September, officials said. The program already operates in 13 municipalities in Texas.
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Statement on the BC Police Act Review
Apr 30, 2021 | News | 0 comments
On April 30, 2021, Feminists Deliver submitted the following statement to the Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act. The role of the Special Committee was to make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly on reforms related to the modernization and sustainability of policing under the Police Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 367); the role of police with respect to complex social issues including mental health and wellness, addictions and harm reduction; the scope of systemic racism within BC's police agencies; and whether there are measures necessary to ensure a modernized Police Act is consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007).
Feminists Deliver is a grassroots collaboration of BC-based Two-Spirit people, non-binary folks, Indigiqueer, trans women, lesbian women, and cis women and girls, and the more than 25 organizations that support them. We centre intersectional feminism, anti-oppression and decolonization in our practice. We are responding to the call of the Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act to share our views on public safety and policing.
One of the first organized policing models that we know of today was established in the United Kingdom in the early 1800s with the Royal Irish Constabulary, a paramilitary police force the British created to keep Irish people under control. Sir John A. Macdonald, a British man who became the first prime minister of colonial Canada took inspiration and established what is now known as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The RCMP were created to enforce colonization, clearing the lands of, and controlling Indigenous peoples.
It is horrifying how a white supremacist, Anglo-Saxon-centred institution notorious for enforcing more than 300 years of oppression still continue to persist and garner support despite its track record for injustice. In reality, other perspectives exist. Global Indigenous perspectives on justice including perspectives rooted in Turtle Island as well as in Africa, need to be considered. Policing in Canada did not exist prior to colonization, and an anti-oppressive society need not rely on an institution created to colonize, divide, dehumanize, and annihilate what they believe are barriers to upholding the current systems.
If this government is committed to reconciliation, justice, and redress as often as it speaks of it, we urge the Special Committee to centre the experiences of people most affected. Law enforcement has demonstrated relentless violence which expands over generations, most especially subjugating Black and Indigenous women, as well as transgender peoples. Their voices need to be prioritized and is fundamental in eliminating violence. We expect you to implement the calls to action as outlined in The Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Inquiry Calls for Justice, The Truth and Reconciliation: Commission of Canada: Calls to Action, and the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Red Women Rising report.
It is time.
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Home Sports CAF would back Morocco 2026 World Cup Bid – Amaju Pinnick
CAF would back Morocco 2026 World Cup Bid – Amaju Pinnick
FIFA and CAF Executive, and Nigeria Football Federation President (NFF), Amaju Pinnick
BBC – Caf executive committee member Amaju Pinnick has disclosed that African's football governing body would support any bid from Morocco to host the 2026 World Cup.
The 2026 event is the next one up for grabs, with Russia set to host the 2018 tournament and Qatar named as the host for 2022.
And with the United States, Canada and Mexico already announcing plans to submit a joint bid for 2026, the Nigeria Football Federation boss claimed the north Africans have all it takes to host the world.
"I've been told Morocco wants to put in its bid and Caf will support them 100%," Pinnick told BBC Sport.
"I'd be surprised (if Morocco does not put in a bid), but I think they will."
The North African nation has failed in four previous World Cup bids – in 1994, 1998, 2006 and 2010.
The 2010 tournament was hosted by South Africa as the continent staged the World Cup for first, and only, time in its history.
Fifa's rotational hosting policy means Africa is one of four confederations that can bid for the 2026 finals as Europe (Russia 2018) and Asia (Qatar 2022) cannot be considered.
Pinnick was in the Moroccan capital Rabat last week for a Caf symposium and subsequent meetings.
"It's a country that can host the world. They are very hospitable people, there is a good network of roads and have practically everything," the Nigeria Football Federation president added.
"If they want to host the World Cup, Caf will support them 100%."
Morocco is becoming a key player in the corridors of African football, having heavily lobbied for Madagascar's Ahmad to become Caf president in March prior to hosting the Caf symposium where sweeping changes were made to the continent's football.
Last week, a newly created third vice-present role in Caf went to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation president Faouzi Lekjaa.
"Morocco has leaders right now who are eager and excited about developing the game, not just in Africa," Pinnick continued.
"This weekend they are hosting the French Super Cup – between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco – they've hosted the Club World Cup (in 2013 and 2014), they've hosted practically everything."
Morocco had been set to host the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations until their concerns over the Ebola outbreak in West Africa led to the tournament being taken away at short notice.
The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48, rather than 32, teams after Fifa expanded the tournament earlier this year.
The decision on who will host event will be taken in 2020.
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Parliament overall now has 50 per cent male members, reflecting our society in the gender diversity measure at least. However, we must not overlook the need to work to ensure other diversity measures are also considered.
I make this point because I recently attended a women's forum held in London as part of this year's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, or CHOGM. Other forums included a business forum, a youth forum and a people's forum. Some joint sessions were held that added value to the contributions of all who attended. I will comment further on the resulting communiqué from this forum at a later time.
The representation of women at all levels of government was a topic discussed throughout the forum. It was great to be from a jurisdiction already leading the way in our nation and many other parts of the world.
As Her Excellency stated, Tasmania became the first Australian state parliament ever to achieve this milestone of national significance. I agree that is worthy of celebration.
I congratulate the Government on its success at the 3 March election and sincerely wish it all the best in working to make Tasmania a better place to live, work and spend recreational time.
I also congratulate the members of the House of Assembly re-elected at the 3 March election. For those who were elected for the first time, it is a great privilege to be elected to parliament and it comes with significant responsibility. I recognise and thank those who retired or lost their seats for their contributions. It can be a thankless task at times, but there are rewards when you are able to assist constituents with challenges they face and have an impact on the future of this wonderful state.
I note the contribution of our first female premier, Lara Giddings, who retired and is now the proud mother of daughter Natasha. Lara gave up much to serve Tasmania and made a significant contribution to this state for many years. She also created many firsts for youth and women throughout her career. Lara remained a strong, articulate and well-informed contributor to parliament whether in opposition, as a backbencher, a minister, treasurer or premier - often holding more than one challenging portfolio. It was a remarkable achievement. I wish her every happiness and success in her even more important current role of raising one of the next generation of female Tasmanian leaders.
I acknowledge and note the retirement of former member for Rowallan, Western Tiers and McIntyre - he moved around - Mr Greg Hall. Greg represented his electorate well over 17 years as a member of the Legislative Council. He made a significant contribution in this Chamber, including by serving as deputy president and chair of committees for a number years. I wish him well in his future endeavours and in his retirement from parliament, which I am sure will not be boring or lacking in ongoing contribution to the region in which he lives.
I congratulate the member for Hobart on his re-election. I have waited do this and I think this is the appropriate time. I am sure he will continue to represent his constituents well and work hard in the best interests of the state. I congratulate and warmly welcome the inaugural member for Prosser. I am sure she will work hard to represent the people of Prosser, who gave her a recent vote of confidence. IS look forward to her contribution in this place. I congratulate the Leader on her renewal of the appointment as Leader of the Government in this House. Her role comes with a significant workload and I believe she manages it well. I congratulate the members for McIntyre, Mersey and Launceston for their appointment as deputy chairmen of committees. I thank members for their vote of confidence in me by electing me to the position of Chair of Committees and Deputy President. I thank members who have publicly and privately congratulated and wished me well in that role; it is appreciated.
Before responding more directly to Her Excellency the Governor's speech, I will make some points regarding our role in the Legislative Council and how I will endeavour to achieve the best outcomes for Tasmania and the people of Murchison. My approach to this will, at it has been in the past, be collaborative. However, I will challenge and argue against short-termism and promotion of populist politics. We have seen a win-at-all-costs approach that has created an erosion of trust at all levels of government.
I am not sure how many members are aware of the Australian Futures Project. I hope they are after my contribution on Tuesday. If you are not, I urge you to visit their website and learn more. The project is a non-profit company with a key mission of fixing short-termism in Australia. They acknowledge this is a big task but state their concern that short-termism is blocking a flourishing future for Australia. They suggest that until short-termism is fixed we cannot create the future Australians want. This applies equally to Tasmania. We have a chance and, I believe, a responsibility to move beyond this approach, restore trust and work for the wellbeing of all our citizens. We can achieve this through the formulation and application of relevant and compelling visions for a future and a clear pathway to achieve the future we want.
We need to know and articulate the future we want. If you cannot dream it, you cannot describe it or articulate it, you cannot take the people with you and you will not achieve it. We need to work collaboratively to solve the big challenges we face at local, state and national levels. Short termism is a significant barrier to solving some of the big challenges we face as a state and country. We know change is constant and we need to adapt and change, too. We have seen this place change over the years. We need to ensure all Tasmanians benefit as we solve the problems and challenges we face and create an environment in which we can all flourish.
All decisions we make in our communities, and particularly in our role here in the Legislative Council, need to be made with an acute awareness that the decisions and choices we make here need to bring long-term benefits to all Tasmanians.
We must avoid short-termism if we are going to be able to solve the big challenges in health, education, housing, planning and infrastructure - to name a few - and see the state flourish. It is through this lens that I will focus my decision-making and consideration of all matters before the parliament over the come years.
To respond more specifically to the Governor's speech, I will make a few comments about the improving economy of the state, as noted by Her Excellency. This improvement is welcome and positive, provided we can all share in the benefit. The Government always needs to have a balanced approach with regard to economic growth that is beneficial, and from which we all benefit. We all benefit if economic growth is managed and consideration given to its long-term impact on Tasmania, our people and our environment.
We have seen significant growth in tourism. While this has an economic benefit, it can also present other challenges that need to be planned for and managed.
Her Excellency said that not many places are able to boast World Heritage wilderness at their backdoor, the cleanest air in the world and easy access to some of the world's best beaches and fishing and camping spots - not to mention our fantastic mountain bike trails and walking tracks, our historic architecture and low-rise cities, and what is internationally renowned as the freshest produce. Tasmania's way of life is unparalleled.
This is true and to ensure it is not lost, we must ensure that adequate planning for and investment in infrastructure is undertaken to meet demands associated with growth in tourism and population. We need to be particularly careful that we do not damage the very things about Tasmania that bring people here.
Her Excellency mentioned the Government's long-term plan and policies to address Tasmania's growth to ensure all Tasmanians, no matter where they live, can share in the benefits. I do not quite share her optimism in the alleged long-term plan because I do not believe there is any real evidence of long-term planning and commitment to infrastructure and health, to name two. We constantly see short-term fixes in health and pre-election pork-barrelling in infrastructure aimed at winning votes rather than planning for our future.
In the last year or so, including the 3 March election, we have had frequent commentary regarding the make-up and value of the Legislative Council. This certainly happens from time to time, especially when a government is being challenged in the upper House regarding some of its legislative program. This is not new and has happened in the past.
It is important to put this in context. The vast majority of legislation and motions put by the Government in this House are supported. Unfortunately, a vocal few have sought to undermine and criticise the role and function of Legislative Council, suggesting members are acting as a barrier to legislation and the Government should be able to expect every policy position put to the Legislative Council to receive endorsement almost without question.
Disappointingly, some of this inaccurate assessment and criticism of our role and function, and lack of appreciation of the work we do, is coming from within. Some commentators, particularly those critical of the Legislative Council, are fixated on the use of slogans and politically loaded words such as 'mandate'. That is a tool of choice for those intent on criticising individuals and seeking to discredit the views of others rather than focusing on the important issues.
No doubt the vast majority of Tasmanians understand, accept and appreciate the role of Legislative Council.
The party that wins any election is elected to form government, and to govern and bring forward policy and/or legislation it believes necessary and beneficial for the state to the parliament, which includes both Houses.
If the elected government is unable to provide the evidence of the need, benefit and stakeholder support of a particular policy, that policy may well be challenged, likely to be amended and occasionally rejected by the Legislative Council. That is how it works.
This is particularly true for policies not presented to the people in a timely manner prior to the election. Not so long ago the Legislative Council was described as the last bastion of conservatism with a majority or voting bloc, to use a well-worn slogan, of conservative members. Some would call these members right-wing.
In the past, progressive governments have had legislation rejected by this conservative bloc. That is the other side of the same coin and not new to Tasmania.
I believe the description of being right- or left-wing unnecessarily stereotypes individuals and policy platforms, and I prefer to use more descriptive terms. My politics are moderate, are predominantly socially progressive and economically conservative.
History shows a conservative group of members of the Legislative Council regularly voted to block legislation seeking progressive social change, including, but not limited to, maintaining protections enshrined in Tasmania's anti-discrimination laws and decriminalising homosexuality and pregnancy termination, and allowing marriage equality, to name a few. Some of these same people now seek to criticise and condemn those with moderate and socially progressive views who support progress in these areas and who oppose some conservative policy positions. How is this any different from what the conservative bloc did in the past?
I have one more comment on the mandate question. If ever we need a reminder of the role of parliament, we saw it downstairs with the election of a new Speaker. The Government may have had a mandate to nominate a particular person as Speaker, but the House, in its wisdom, voted for someone else. Isn't that the way democracy is supposed to work? Parliament is not simply a facility for rubberstamping. Proposed changes to gun laws, pokies in pubs and clubs, sentencing and TasWater are examples of contentious matters raised during the recent election campaign. In some cases these were real points of difference between the conservative and progressive parties, if you want to call them that.
Government policy straddles the progressive/conservative divide. To continue to classify them as one or the other shows a limited view of the world. It is interesting to note, for example, the introduction of mandatory sentencing has been proposed by the Liberal Party in Tasmania and by the Labor Party in another jurisdiction. Does this make mandatory sentencing a progressive or conservative policy, a left- or right-wing policy? Is maintaining pokies in pubs and clubs a conservative policy? Is maintaining TasWater in current hands a progressive policy? It provides no benefit to the debate or public discourse to use such narrow, ill-conceived descriptions. We need to take a broader view and assess each policy on its merits and potential benefits.
The Tasmanian Liberals by retaining government have a right and a responsibility to bring forward policy positions and fund all election commitments. However, the voters also know the Legislative Council has a role to play, ensuring policy requiring legislative change meets the above tests of evidence of need, community benefit, stakeholder support, and is effectively drafted to achieve the stated policy objective.
Gun laws were hidden from the voters until, falling out of a cupboard only a limited number of Tasmanians had access to, two days before the election.
Mrs Hiscutt - The letter was written earlier than that.
Ms FORREST - This was when it fell out of the cupboard, I said. The information was sent to some people, but when it was publicly released and fell out of the cupboard, it was only two days before the election. This was after many people had already cast their vote. In regard to this, a number of the proposed changes are sensible and not contentious. However, stating the Government has a mandate for all proposed changes in the absence of meeting the above test beggars belief.
As with most challenges, often more than one solution exists. These solutions do not often require the dead hand of legislation, which is often a blunt instrument. For example, why extend firearms renewal from five to 10 years when a drivers licence has, at most, a five-year renewal after many hours of training? If this proposed change delays processing renewals, as many licences fall due at the same time every five years, staggering the renewal to smooth out the workload of the firearms branch could address this.
Resistance to the proposed takeover of TasWater in the last term of government came from the conservative right-wing members as well as the so-called left bloc, and was comprehensively defeated in this place. TasWater is a capital-intensive business and needs to continually upgrade and maintain the long-term generational assets it is responsible for. A revenue stream is needed from this business to fund its ongoing capital works and major maintenance, regardless of who owns it. I have consistently stated there is merit in state ownership, but if this were to occur, it must have the right structure and governance model.
History shows a minister holding the pricing lever risks short-term decision-making at the expense of long-term sustainable investment. I am not opposed to state ownership of key infrastructure, but we need to ensure the model is right.
It is a sure sign that we are heading down the wrong track when the disputing parties summon lawyers.
In the case of TasWater, I have been curious as to the legal basis to seizing water and sewerage assets. I simply assumed the government was on safe legal grounds - not according to legal advice attained by TasWater and its shareholder owners, the 29 municipal councils. What now? The last thing we need is a dispute between two tiers of government. To what end? To score political points? So that things get fixed quicker?
If the latter is the case and money is the problem, why doesn't the Government invest in the company rather than try a hostile takeover?
Has the Treasurer considered all options before heading down this adversarial path using questionable tactics? Is there another way to achieve what Tasmanians want - clean, safe drinking water and compliant sewerage services at an affordable price?
The Government has provided $20 million per year in the latest 2017/18 budget to give councils what they would have received as shareholders of TasWater. Half, say $10 million, would pay the interest on a $300 million loan the Government could borrow to invest in TasWater. So why doesn't the Government chip in equity to solve any problems? It would then have money left over after paying interest to spend elsewhere.
It can be a win-win for all parties. The Government can put equity into TasWater so its pet projects can be brought forward, provided existing shareholders agreed to their interests being slightly diluted. The Government would pick up a seat or two at the board table so it could speak to the wider community on the management of infrastructure instead of sniping from the sidelines. And the community would be spared the spectacle of two levels of government engaged in a melee that will ensure a further loss of trust in the political process.
I am not sure of all of the details of the memorandum of understanding, but it seems the Treasurer was not averse to my proposal after all. Of course, we need to see all the detail before we can agree to the final proposal when it is presented to the parliament.
Mr Valentine - And we would need to know what the councils think, too.
Ms FORREST - That will all be part of the scrutiny process. We need to ensure the proposal is in the best interest of the state - not just the councils. For the record, I note this was not taken to the people before 3 March.
Mr Willie - There was a similar proposal from the Opposition.
Ms FORREST - I did not see that one; when was that?
Mr Willie - We said it should stay in the current ownership arrangements, but also that we would fund some of the bigger capital projects into super funds. There have been various talks about those sorts of arrangements.
Ms FORREST - Yes, but it was before July when I put that forward. It is interesting how the wheels turn. Last year's budget of capex funding clearly shows budgets being propped up and balanced by repeatedly delaying capital works and raiding profitable GBEs to fund election promises. We need to understand the full deal before making a decision on the best way forward. At least there now appears to be more meaningful engagement and consultation with the current owners of TasWater than we saw in the last iteration.
Regardless, in the absence of a long-term plan governments past and present have consistently deferred infrastructure funding to fund other areas of government activity and balance their budgets. In more recent history, TasNetworks has been the de facto bank for the government. Now it is Motor Accidents Insurance Board. The Premier informed us during the election period that a special dividend will be collected from MAIB to fund some of the hundreds of funding commitments the party had made. Did he ask the voters if they were happy to do this? If the Government is going to use the profits from MAIB, gained from overcharging motorists to fund the Premier's election promises, should he not have sought a mandate from the voters for such a proposal, not just tell them that this is how the election promises were going to be funded? That is what he said.
Mr Valentine - It could be a tax by stealth.
Ms FORREST - He was taking out a special dividend, as he is 'entitled to'. Should the voters be asked whether that is the way they want election commitments funded? Perhaps the voters would prefer lower motor registration costs.
Mr Willie -They canned it halfway through the campaign.
Ms FORREST - Probably realised they ran out of money.
Mr PRESIDENT - I welcome Elizabeth College students into the Chamber. At present members are debating a reply to Her Excellency's Address to this House on the opening of Parliament on 1 May. We welcome you here and we hope you enjoy it.
Mr Valentine - A good school in the electorate of Hobart, Mr President.
Ms FORREST - Maybe voters would prefer a lower motor registration cost and these young people in the Chamber would have an opinion on this.
At least we should be able to expect the Government to be open and honest about how all its election commitments will be funded and whether other options may be available to reduce living costs for ordinary Tasmanians. It is ordinary Tasmanians who pay motor vehicle registrations and where some of this money is coming from.
Despite the commentary of some, it seems the Legislative Council does have a role and can add value. The Governor indicated that her Government would continue to work to strengthen the Tasmanian economy and ensure all regions of the state benefit from economic growth with new jobs by reducing payroll tax rates for businesses. This will provide one of the most competitive tax regimes in the country for small- and medium-size businesses.
It is time meaningful tax reform was placed on the agenda. While it is getting a bit of a run in the federal budget, with a bidding war going on between major parties leading up to next year's federal election, there seems absolutely no will to fix the broken nature of the federal system who raises the taxes, what tax base is used and who spends the money. The states meekly sit around and wait to see what largesse will land in their laps. The system is hopelessly lopsided in favour of the federal government, with state governments completely beholden to the federal masters, and they do nothing about it.
Only 20 per cent of the Tasmanian government's revenue comes from state taxes. Payroll, stamp duties and land tax are the principal taxes, and all have problems.
Stamp duty is regarded as inefficient because it suppresses economic activity more than other taxes. Payroll and land taxes apply to narrow bases and are inequitable.
Since the early 1970s when the then prime minister Mr McMahon handed over payroll tax to the states, the tax base has narrowed. It has been a race to the bottom, because all states have fiddled with the rate and thresholds in trying to make their states more competitive.
The result is a highly inequitable dog's breakfast. The widespread view is payroll tax is an anti-employment tax. Any attempts to broaden the base, lower the rate and make it fair are unlikely to succeed because they are too politically hot and challenging. Why not scrap it? Why not get rid of it?
The federal government has floated corporate individual tax cuts totally around $300 billion over a 10-year period. That averages out at $30 billion a year. Coincidentally, payroll taxes collect about $25 billion yearly across all states.
Why not a bit of cooperative federalism for once? If the overall consensus view is payroll taxes are beyond repair - and I am not the only person who thinks this - scrap it, arrange for taxpayers to receive a share of income taxes about to be handed out as part of the latest federal vote-buying campaign.
We will have yet another bill to deal with before the financial year dealing with the ongoing erosion of the payroll tax base. Why do we not think and act more broadly?
Her Excellency also commented on the issue of housing. This is an area in which the government has dropped the ball and is now playing catch-up. The Housing Summit is fine, but people are lacking safe, secure and suitable shelter, and they need outcomes. One of the essentials of life is shelter. If a person or family does not have safe, secure and simple shelter, their chance of experiencing good health, accessing education and gaining an educational outcome that will assist them into employment and reduce the reliance on social support is extremely low.
Access to shelter, both emergency and longer term, is predominantly the responsibility of a caring community. Government must take the lead. This does not mean all social housing should be provided by government through the public sector. Government needs to set policy to facilitate and encourage the participation of non-government organisations and private enterprise in the provision of and access to safe, secure and suitable housing for all Tasmanians.
The relatively recent growth of the sharing economy and the emergence of platforms such as Airbnb and Stayz has added to the challenge. The state Government has acknowledged this impact and offered incentives to property owners to convert Airbnb properties to long-term rentals. This is not enough and more needs to be done. I am not convinced about the sharing economy arguments. We need to be mindful of what is happening overseas, where there is a growing revolt against the short-term accommodation industry which is disrupting local economies. Existing property owners may benefit by extra income and higher land values. Banks welcome being able to make higher loans, but there are downsides that hopefully the member for Launceston and her committee can explore. It is a really relevant point.
Government has been leasing inner city offices, many of which have been vacated recently by workers moving to other accommodation, including the new Salamanca building where some of us have offices. These buildings may have secured office tenants but some of them may still be vacant or not fully occupied. Maybe the Government could offer incentives that could be provided to the private owners of these buildings in the CBD in our major cities and towns to repurpose parts of these buildings to provide a range of housing options, including affordable housing and social housing.
The same applies to second and fourth floor spaces above retail shops in our inner city areas. High density inner-city accommodation assists in meeting many of the challenges facing individuals without secure accommodation. It is close to services, including transport, education, employment opportunities and health services. Ownership of a vehicle, a costly exercise, becomes less important and can create increased disposable income for the tenant. Planning schemes and legislation generally provide such use. We do not need to change anything to enable those spaces to be used for housing.
Perhaps additional incentives should be considered to encourage private property owners to consider housing as a viable option. If legislative change is required, which I do not believe it is in many areas, make it a priority. Focus on things that are going to make a difference to Tasmanians. The new Minister for Housing needs to start making some outcome-focused decisions with the winter upon us. The need is obvious.
I agree with and support Her Excellency's comments regarding the Government's belief in the power of education and the opportunities it provides. The commitment of more new teachers and other vital school staff is welcome, with additional support for the early years and additional mental health support in our schools an ever-increasing need, unfortunately. The progressive removal of school principals from staffing formulas, enabling principals to focus more on school leadership, I believe will benefit all. This is particularly so if the principals and aspiring principals are provided with relevant, targeted professional development to prepare and assist them in their role.
Mr Willie - That need is greater than ever. There is a big group of principals about to leave the system.
Ms FORREST - They are all about to retire, yes. I know it is the case in jurisdictions such as Finland that all principals have management training and qualifications before they are appointed to any leadership position. You have to remember Finnish teachers all have a masters degree before they even reach the classroom. You cannot become a principal without completing another degree in business management. It is taken seriously. A principal - I am sure the member for Elwick will back me up on this - requires a different set of skills in addition to teaching skills.
Mr Valentine - They have teaching skills, which is important.
Ms FORREST - They do, but they need to have the additional skills to take on the principal's role.
Mr Willie - They are administrators and educational leaders.
Ms FORREST - That is right.
Mr Willie - Sometimes they are project managers if the school is being redeveloped.
Ms FORREST - That is correct; they take on a huge range of roles.
Mr Valentine - If the change is to put them in more as administrators, they have to have that teaching experience; that is what I am saying.
Ms FORREST - I will be interested to know more about what the Government actually proposes in this area and hope some of the members of committee B will take this up in Estimates to find out what is actually being proposed.
Health services, particularly access to quality time and care is a matter of concern to all Tasmanians. It is clear that governance of the Tasmanian Health Service - THS - has been poor and change is needed. We have dealt with the legislation and will finish this today to address that.
The one-THS model is widely supported, but the need for local decision-making is crucial. While the proposed changes are broadly supported, we need to make sure there is no unnecessary duplication and all available funds are spent on patient services.
I was going to say more before we debated the bill, but I wanted to make the point that my proposed amendment for focusing on outcomes-based data is really important. I am pleased it was incorporated into the bill.
It is important to manage a budget within the health system and ensure the efficient and economic operation of a hospital, but the efficient and economic delivery of health services and the efficient and economic use of resources have to be in a context of good patient outcomes.
There is already a requirement to collect health data and provide this for research and reporting purposes. In numerous past budget papers, the patient outcome measures as opposed to output measure have been lacking. It will not be in this year's budget. That is already at or returned from the printers.
It is vital to remain focused on patient outcomes, not just the number of procedures being carried out but in ensuring adequate investment in primary and preventative health to all to prevent the demand on our acute health services.
This winter is going to be equally challenging for people seeking acute medical care, particularly in the south of the state as the Royal Hobart Hospital rebuild continues. I am not sure how much damage was done during the recent storms, but it adds to the challenge of the medical staff and patients seeking to access the Royal.
The member for Rumney spoke about the challenges and the numbers of ambulance ramping. This coming year will be really challenging, because the rebuild is not finished. The 250 extra beds are not there. The beds at the Repat will perhaps take some load, but we must have adequate trained nursing staff to back up those beds. Sometimes it must be specialist nurses. You cannot operate without them. The operating theatre and the Department of Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care Unit have to be adequately staffed. With flu season last year, even the staff got sick - and then you are really in a bind.
Mr Valentine - It is not just something money can fix.
Ms FORREST - No, it is not. Planning for it and having a bit of redundancy in the system does not hurt.
It is one thing to open additional beds onsite or offsite, but unless there are adequate numbers of suitably qualified and skilled nursing staff being paid a rate that attracts them to Tasmania, there will be a problem.
I will leave other comment regarding some of the other election commitments and that sort of thing particularly relevant to my electorate but also more broadly for Tasmania until a later time. I note Her Excellency the Governor's speech on the opening of the Forty-Ninth Parliament and again congratulate the Government on its re-election. I look forward to working constructively with the Government and other members of this House to achieve the best possible outcomes for the people of Tasmania.


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Q: 2 type of datas JSON & parse with AngularJS I have a problem for parse my JSON correctly. I have 2 types of datas, and I wish display this data depending their type. Actualy, I can display 1 type of data (on an other example). Thank you for your help.
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A: I've made a fiddle for your case: http://jsfiddle.net/k64bdxrb/
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"i think the idea of a 'mental health day' is something completely invented by people who have no clue what it's like to have bad mental health. the idea that your mind can be aired out in twenty-four hours is kind of like saying heart disease can be cured if you eat the right breakfast cereal. mental health days only exist for people who have the luxury of saying 'i don't want to deal with things today' and then can take the whole day off, while the rest of us are stuck fighting the fights we always fight, with no one really caring one way or another, unless we choose to bring a gun to school or ruin the morning announcements with a suicide.
Will Grayson,Will Grayson is told in the alternating perspective of two 16-year-olds named Will Grayson,each leading separate lives unknown to each other. Until faith and a little bit of bad luck has them cross paths. From that moment the story unravels as each Will Grayson is forced to examine everything they thought they knew about love, relationships and coincidence.
Green's Will lives by two strict rules to avoid unfortunate things from happening; 1. Don't care too much and 2.Shut Up. The only problem is his "very large", "very gay" and serial dater best friend, Tiny Cooper, who has a "pathological inability" to follow any of these rules. Levithan's Will Grayson is still in the closet, apathetic and living with depression. His only close relationship is with his long distance boyfriend, Issac and his school friend Maura, a girl he says is "the kind of friend i enjoy swapping doomsday scenarios with.... not, however, someone who makes me want to prevent doomsday from happening"
Levithan uses an interesting narrative technique for his Will, he writes all of his sections in lowercase letters and IMs. In an interview in the back of the book, Levithan explains that he does this because his Will Grayson sees himself as a lowercase person and is more comfortable communicating in this way. While it is jarring at first, the format made it easier to keep up with the shift in narration. But format aside, Levithan's writing in this novel is some of my favorite. Will's narration felt so genuine and had a stream of consciousnesses feel. I rarely laugh at books, but his Will's hyperbolic and strange sense of humor actually made me laugh out loud.
I was a little weary of going into the audiobook because this book has a lot of moving parts, but MacLeod Andrews and Nick Podehl did an amazing job. MacLeod Andrews probably had the biggest challenge. As the narrator of Levithan's Will because so much of his perspective is monologues and rants with no adverbs. Andrews really had to add in his own inflections to the words. He also had to narrate a lot of IM sessions, which has it's own challenges. At one point, he made a kind of choked, shocked sound to something during an IM session and it turned out that is the audiobook's interpretation of !!!! and ????
But, the audiobook works in one very interesting way. A big part of the plot involves Green's Will's best friend putting on a musical about his life. So, during the musical numbers and song sections, Nick Podehl actually sings the song lyrics, which brought them to life more for me than when I was reading them.
What I really like about this book is the way it explore male characters in YA. Often, YA fiction showcases male characters as flawless, impenetrable brooding heroes, but this book creates a more varied male experience; they are allowed to be self-conscious and emotional. It explores the depth and importance of male friendships and I think is what sticks with a lot of readers. The only issue I really have with this book is that one or two of the jokes were toeing the line of offensiveness.
Whether you want to get into John Green or David Levithan, Will Grayson, Will Grayson is an excellent book to start with. It has some amazingly complex characters, a healthy dose of humor centering around a great set up.
This is actually the first book I read from either author and I loved it. I bet the audio version is fantastic!
I huge fan of both Green and Levithan so I was beyond thrilled to learn they wrote a book together. I loved this book and couldn't put it down. I laughed so hard, I had tears streaming down my face. Tiny Cooper rocks!


Guru Ayya is a Siddha Sage who was meditating above in a cave on Arunachala mountain for 18 years and then in the quiet of his village for another 6 years. He left his body March 2018. Siddha Sages act and behave in ways that is not considered normal. He meditated 24/ 7 transcending sleep and hunger. While on the peak of Mount Arunachala in a cave, he drank just a cup of milk a day, sitting unmoving in the malasana posture. To receive his blessings, his instructions were- recite his mantra walking around him. He assured that there was no need to ask or speak to him personally as any thought or intent would manifest and be fulfilled in the mantra grace.
As in prayers ask for the intent/ need or simply seek his Presence.
Do dharma/good in Ayya's name and thought to consummate the grace of Guru Ayya.
GURU AYYA & HIS MANTRA – an interesting insight using Guru Ayya's mantras::: Siddhas, the enlightened Beings who journey beyond, are the mystics who have for years held a singular focus, preferring solitude and meditating without any disturbance or interaction with others.
Ayya's Guru, Siddha Ayya Vaikuntha's prayers would be recited and we were given Ayya's mantra and reciting the mantra we walked around Ayya several times. Ayya would then share tea and herbs served in coconut shell cups and his attendant on behalf of Ayya would put the holy white third eye blessings for all the seekers.
I realized that any thought or the wisdom behind that thought manifests in Ayya's presence & his mantra- however big or small the thought was. I sought through one of my pilgrimages to see God with my two eyes. To me this vision was important as I wanted to realign to the childhood experience of seeing God when I was aged 4. After being with Ayya in the morning and descending the mountain, later that evening, while meditating from the rooftop of our hotel, there was Arunachala, in a golden hue- the splendor of splendors. The blessings I received was the perpetual 'vision' of God at all times that latter inspired me to do the paintings of Siddha Darshan and create my book Mastery of Consciousness with each picture depicting the alignment to the vision in its uniqueness.
For the many years I have known Ayya, any time I chanted his mantra, that which I had needed came true as realities with a qualification- either the intent fulfilled itself or the wisdom behind the intent. I remember praying for financial relief and survival of my failing business- and my business instead sank.
Beyond obvious through all the time since connecting with Guru Ayya and being in the mantra fires was the knowing that while chanting- that I was in the ancient Light vortex, guided- with each thought the gift of Ayya, the lineage of the Siddha and the intent of greater good for all.
Today I thank Ayya's for this reality as wisdom as to let go of my past and to start afresh doing my heart's work as a yogi and humanitarian. The usage of Ayya's mantra meant I was connecting to Guru Ayya's presence and his Gurus and this resulted in attaining better quality of thoughts with more potency.
Through experience I learn that Siddha mantras are incredibly powerful as in transforming and expanding our consciousness almost immediately, bringing the power of Guru Ayya's tapas (meditative fires) into our every thought, daily lives and our highest purpose as transformation for each to be the Siddha.
SivaSivaa Siddha Guided Chakra Meditation- mantra initiation inner journey.


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Police escort refugee children to school
October 10, 2016 10.10.2016 • 18:24
Police in a northern Greek village escorted refugee children to school Monday, as local parents protested the launch of a national program to educate migrant youngsters, an AFP reporter saw.
Around 100 police formed a corridor to enable some 40 puzzled-looking children from Syria and Afghanistan to enter the school at Profitis, a village a few kilometres (miles) north of Thessaloniki.
A similar number of parents – who had earlier padlocked the school gate – waved Greek flags and hurled insults at local education authorities.
"Our children will be raped and then, who will take responsibility?" one parent shouted.
"We are told these children have been vaccinated but we don't believe them," another said.
Some 1,500 refugee children attended classes in some 20 schools nationwide Monday, the first day of an education initiative set to include thousands of minors from war-torn regions.
Police said there were no similar incidents in the other schools where the plan was piloted.
Afternoon classes are being held in schools in greater Athens, the region in and around Thessaloniki, and other parts of the country.
No child will be allowed to join the program without prior vaccination, officials have stressed.
Eventually over 10,000 children are to be part of the program by the end of the month, according to the education ministry.
The Greek government had initially said it would enrol some 18,000 migrant children in schools from the end of September.
But last month parents in Oreokastro, a district near Thessaloniki, said they would not allow refugee children in their schools for health reasons, a stance condemned by the government.
Over 60,000 refugees and migrants are currently stuck in Greece after several European states further north shut their borders earlier this year.
They include thousands of Syrians fleeing civil war who are waiting for asylum approval or relocation elsewhere in the European Union.
But that procedure has been held up by the reluctance of many EU states to accept Muslim refugees after a spate of jihadist attacks in Belgium, France and Germany this year.
[AFP]
Education Migration
Refugee children start lessons at schools across the country
Scuffles break out in Oraiokastro over refugee, migrant children's schooling
Greece to begin schooling migrant children next week, minister says
Filis: Refugee rights not up for debate
Hygiene cited to stop migrants attending school
Another parents' group votes to block refugees from schools


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More Family Time is an album by Jamaican musician Ziggy Marley, released in 2020 and featuring numerous special guests including Alanis Morissette,  Busta Rhymes, Sheryl Crow, Lisa Loeb, Tom Morello, and Ben Harper.

A portion of the proceeds from More Family Time will be given to Marley's 501(c)3 URGE.

Production

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Marley found himself preoccupied with family issues and homelife which led to writing a follow-up to his 2009 children's album Family Time. Marley recorded the album in his home studio and then reached out to friends to add to the tracks.

The album featured Marley's family and was inspired by many of their activities.

One song, "My Dog Romero", is about the family dog, a lagotto Romagnolo, adopted shortly before the pandemic began.

Track listing
All songs written and produced by Ziggy Marley, except where noted.

Reviews
Rolling Stone gave the album 3/5 stars and called it "an ideal time filler for parents looking for something/anything to put on the stereo and get your kids shaking out the sillies between bouts of remote learning."

References

2020 albums
Children's music albums
Ziggy Marley albums


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The fully refurbished Zulaika Indian Restaurant serves up traditional Indian cuisine. Guests can tuck into a broad range of Eastern dishes, such as chicken pakora, lamb tikka or shami kebab. All meals can be sided with a wide selection of drinks, ranging from beer to spirits.


If you are ready to take a vacation that you won't forget, then you want to visit Italy. It has so many different things to see and the architecture is stunning. You can see Roman ruins, awe inspiring cathedrals and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. When you rent a Jeep in Italy you will have an easier time seeing everything you want to see.
When you get your rental car you will want to visit Florence. This is the perfect car when you want to drive to this city because it is rugged and comfortable. It can handle the varied terrain of this part of the world and give you a great ride. When you are in Florence, you are going to want to visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. It is massive and takes up most of the skyline of Florence. The cathedral has a stunning dome and you can tour the cathedral as well as climb up to the top for an amazing city view.
Next you can drive out to the coast to visit Cinque Terre. This seaside village is built on cliffs and is extremely picturesque. The cliffs are steep and there are five different villages on the cliffs which you have to travel by one narrow road or just walk. If you really want to enjoy the feel of the area, you can park your Jeep rental in Italy at the outskirts and walk between the villages. They still retain their old world feel. Vatican City is a must see when you are in this area. You can find some of the best art in the world here and St Peter's Basilica is something you have to see. You can't leave without seeing the Sistine Chapel where you can marvel at Michelangelo's paintings in person.
The Roman Forum is another amazing attraction that you won't want to miss. The remains of this Roman village are in great shape and you can see where the temples, markets and homes used to be. The Roman Forum is a fascinating place to visit and you won't want to miss it. When you drive your rental Jeep to Venice, you will want to visit St Mark's Basilica. This cathedral is a work of art in itself and it contains countless priceless artworks that you can view. You won't want to leave the country without seeing it.
The Pantheon dates back to the Roman times and has been perfectly preserved. The interior of the building is gorgeous and it houses the remains of many Italian kings and other famous Italian figures. You can take a guided tour of the Pantheon or explore it on your own when you go to visit it. Italy is a fascinating place to visit and it blends the old and the new in an exciting way. When you hire a Jeep in Italy, you can tour the country in comfort and since the Jeep is rugged, it can handle anything.


I get lots of emails about the Shoulda Flown South quilt block and the Frozen Friends wall hanging that uses that quilt block since they are pinned a lot on Pinterest. I decided to add a page here since when responding to emails I always have to look up what magazine issues they are in since I can't remember.
Shoulda Flow South quilt block appeared in Issue 9 of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks.
It is not a pattern available on my blog. Check the Quiltmaker website for back copies or electronic copies of that issue.
Frozen Friends is in the Fall 2014 issue of Quilts from 100 Blocks and uses the Shoulda' Flown South block.
Again – check the Quiltmaker website for back issues/electronic copies.
The Easter and New Year's versions of these birds shown below are not available as patterns. They are just drawings I did for fun for my blog header .