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Mold in New York hospital's maternity unit sickens more than 50 employees
More than 50 maternity unit staff at the Staten Island University Hospital North claims the mold has sickened them.
More than 50 employees in the maternity unit at a New York hospital claim they have been sickened in recent months by an odor that has been linked to mold.
Air monitoring devices have detected mold at "moderately elevated levels" in addition to "trace levels of anesthetic gases" in the nursery at Staten Island University Hospital North, the hospital confirmed to Fox News in a statement Wednesday.
The hospital also found "water-borne mold behind a sink wall" and noted the "trace levels" of the anesthetic gases were sevoflurane and nitrous oxide, which "are routinely used during surgical procedures," the hospital said, adding the levels were "significantly below" the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's exposure limit.
The detected amounts "pose no risk to patients, staff or visitors," the hospital said, adding a "certified medical air gas specialist was brought in to inspect the infrastructure of the system, with zero leaks detected."
But some of the affected nurses told the New York Daily News the mold has caused them to become ill, resulting in headaches, dizziness and sore throats, among other alleged symptoms.
In total, 53 employees have "reported symptoms attributed to these conditions," the hospital said, adding no patients have reported any complaints to-date.
"Every time I go in, and I have been there six times since this started, I get sick," Robyn Jacobs, a 65-year-old nurse in the hospital's maternity unit, told the Daily News. "I get these headaches, my glands swell, sore throat, scratchy throat, and I lose my voice. And then I get a tightness in my chest like an allergic reaction."
"On 9/11, they said the levels are safe and look at what happened. I won't go to work anymore until this is cleared up — because I don't want to keep getting myself sick," she added.
The issue with the mold and anesthetic gases began in September after staff claimed they smelled a "chemical odor" in the nursery unit, which has since been moved to a different location in the hospital. It is now being rebuilt since "the most recent mold air monitoring results came back all clear," the hospital said.
Although the Staten Island University Hospital North said nearly 30 independent environmental tests also determined there were no risks to patients or staff, some maternity unity employees told the Daily News the entire unit — not just the nursery — should be moved permanently to ensure the health of its employees.
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Last updated: 3.46pm, Monday 22nd January 2018 by Harriet Shaw
We've had a great start to the week here at Mackie's at Taypack with the news that we have been shortlisted for an award at the Menu Food & Drink Awards.
We are up for the Local to Global award alongside fellow finalists, Mackays Ltd. and Summer Harvest Oils. This category recognises a business that has established a presence in international markets and is continuing to grow. Now exporting Our Crisps to 25 countries, we feel like we fit the bill!
Following on from our win at the Herald Scottish Family Business Awards for International Growth we're very hopeful that our luck will continue. However, we're extremely proud just to have made it this far.
The awards ceremony is dedicated to recognising the best food & drink suppliers across our hometown of Tayside & Fife and we are looking forward to an evening celebrating this.
The Awards ceremony will be held at the prestigious Old Course Hotel in St Andrews on 15th March.
A full list of all those shortlisted can be found on the link below:
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After awakening one morning to find his wife (April Potter) missing, Joshua Licet (played by writer-director Anthony Falcon) must remain in his house to solve a series of fiendishly byzantine puzzles if he's to ever see her alive again. But can Joshua survive the 40 days of grueling mental anguish and physical torment her captors have in store for him? Kathleen Coggins and Lauren DeLong also star in this well-crafted indie thriller.


AFTER a thrilling win at Wallasey on Saturday, Bootle brought Hightown back down to earth with a bump two days later by inflicting a crushing defeat on their Sefton rivals.
Monday's match served as a reminder that there is still work to be done before the club can compete with their more illustrious neighbours on a regular basis.
But on Saturday, they at least showed all the right qualities in disposing of mid-table rivals Wallasey.
The Wirral side notched 220-9 after being invited to bat, with Chris Bourne hitting 106 not out.
All the bowlers contributed – although Nathan Heathcliff-Core (4-58) and Graham Jones (3-40) were the pick.
Left with just 43 overs to reply, Hightown's Shaun Vosloo took the attack to the bowlers and blazed his way to a majestic 99 before being bowled just one short of a deserved century.
He was well supported by Gareth-Glynne Jones (44) and Ian Sutcliffe (36), as Hightown cruised home by five wickets in the final over.
But at Sandy Lane on Monday, Ian Cockbain's Bootle produced a dominant display to keep their title ambitions alive.
After declaring on 198-7 from just 41 overs, Will Purser delivered a brilliant spell of 9-25 to destroy Hightown's batting line-up – although he was helped by some injudicious stroke play from the top order.
Anthony Symondson's 5-50 was the only highlight in an otherwise forgettable performance.
With three games to go in the Liverpool and District Premier League this season, Hightown remain in a comfortable eighth and might still claim a place in the Lancashire Cup.
Meanwhile, the second team's miserable season continued with defeats to Northop Hall and Formby – although Paul McKeon can be excused after powering his way to 500 runs for the second time in three seasons.
Saturday's visitors Northop Hall posted 203-5 and won by 113 runs. Jason Salleh was the only batsmen to emerge with any credit, making a hard-hitting 35.
On Monday, Paul McKeon's 56 took him past his personal landmark and Jeff Salleh hit a brisk 32. But after a good start, Hightown folded to 132 all out and Formby won by eight wickets.
On Sunday, Leigh scored 171-6 against Hightown's third team. Tight bowling was backed up with their best fielding effort of the season and Chris Mawdesley, Isaac Bruce and Andy Ellis all ensured Leigh had to work hard for every run scored.
John Whalley finished with 3-29, a fiery spell from Setchell produced 2-32 and skipper Brennan showed his Yorkshire roots with a miserly spell of 0-7 from seven overs.
In reply, Hightown ground out the runs on a dry and very slow wicket but could only finish on a respectable 123-5 from 36 overs, to earn a well deserved draw.
Chris Williams made a dogged 40 and John Whalley 29. Andy Glennon (17) showed potential and a quick fire 16 not out from Brennan added further respectability to the team's efforts.
The third team remain in a tough relegation battle but they can still avoid the drop with results against Lytham and Formby in their two remaining matches.


When I first heard that I would be allowed back into the world of Brian McClellan's guns and sorcery, I was immediately excited. Upon reading the first few chapters, my excitement grew as I realised I was going to be reunited with old friends. Because some of the revelations that graced the pages were unexpected to me, I'm going to warn of spoilers ahead for anyone who reads this review.
I consume media in a much different way than I used to. Simply put, I no longer read previews, reviews, blurbs, or much news of any sort, so that when I come to a movie, comic, or book, I'm left as spoiler free as possible. Looking at the back-of-the-book blurb for Sins of Empire, my suspicions are further confirmed that part of the excitement of this book is the reveal of who we would be joining along the way.
I didn't know exactly what I was getting in for when I opened Sins of Empire, and I had an inkling it might be a story set thousands of years away from the previous books Brian McClellan had written. Not the case. In fact, only 10 years has passed since the conclusion of The Autumn Republic, and we join Lady Vlora Flint and Colonel Olem of the Riflejack Mercenary Company. We're on a different continent than we were last time we saw Vlora and Olem, but the adventure and turmoil are much the same, as they find themselves quickly drawn into a very messy and sticky political situation.
The nation of Fatrasta – for whom the Riflejacks are now working – is a turbulent place, and the native Palo are under the thumb of the Lady Chancellor and her people. The Riflejacks are employed by the Lady Chancellor, so they are unsurprisingly caught in the middle, eventually, of two bad ideas.
Sins of Empire is a wonderful read, because not only do we join old faces, but we are on a new continent where there are a bundle of new faces to meet as well. Michel Bravis is a spy with a secret, and Mad Ben Styke is quickly let loose on the world. Everything goes to hell in a handbasket, until it is then thrown into the pan, and then into the fire. Everything that is set up in the first half of the book begins to pale into insignificance as the second half of the book gets under way, and the stakes that were there all along, but simply hidden, are raised higher and higher.
Unfortunately, the author gets a little sloppy with his writing – losing track of who is supposed to be aware of what, and who is supposed to be out of the loop, and mixing up internal monologues which should know better. There are several times throughout the book which simply don't make sense – but only once you read further and things are revealed. This was disappointing, because the author himself or an experienced editor should have picked these up.
Nevertheless, these are minor complaints in the larger scale of the grandeur and out-and-out fun of this book. Sins of Empire would make a great jumping on spot for anyone who hasn't read Brian McClellan's books before. Similarly, it's a great continuation of the books that have come before, for us old-hands. Regardless of whether you've read Brian McClellan before, Sins of Empire crackles with excitement and adventure on every page, with characters you'll fall in love, or hate, in equal measure.
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A contract is an agreement that creates mutual obligations between two or more parties. An indispensable part of nearly every business or personal transaction, well-written contracts are beneficial to all involved parties and can establish long-lasting relationships. Sometimes complex in nature, they must be crafted correctly and contain certain elements in order to be enforceable. A contract lawyer is an attorney that specializes in creating and negotiating contracts to ensure they are legally binding according to state laws. Read on to learn more about the contract lawyer.
What Does a Contract Lawyer Do?
From buying cell phones to starting businesses, contracts are a vital part of any agreement. They provide the parties involved with a legal document that outlines the nature of the relationship by specifying the expectations of each party. Governed by state laws, contracts are legally enforceable and provide ample protection if one party fails to follow the agreed upon terms and conditions.
Mutual Assent – The parties involved must have a shared an understanding of what the contract covers.
Offer – One party makes an offer and indicates their willingness to enter into a contract.
Acceptance – The other party accepts the proposed terms.
Consideration – Something of value is promised to one party in exchange for something else of value.
Capacity – All parties must have the ability to legally enter into the contract. For example, minors cannot enter into contracts.
Legality – A contract involving illegal activity is not legally binding.
When one party does not fulfill their terms of the agreement, it is referred to as breach of contract. When a dispute over a contract arises, the parties can agree to using a mediator or binding arbitration. Binding arbitration involves having a neutral party look over the case and decide on the outcome. If the issue cannot be resolved through these measures, the non-breaching party may file a lawsuit to recover damages.
Contract lawyers are legal professionals that specialize in contract law. They help clients at every stage of a contract and reduce the risk of lawsuits. Generally, this type of lawyer creates contracts, reviews contracts made by another party, aids in negotiations, enforces the terms of the agreement, and represents clients in the event of a lawsuit.
A contract lawyer first meets with potential clients to address their needs and decide whether to take on the case. He or she then advises the clients and discusses the fees involved. The official attorney/client relationship begins when the client puts down a retainer, which is like a deposit. The attorney then works with the client to create the contract, or to complete paperwork involved with filing a lawsuit.
The first step in becoming a contract lawyer is obtaining an undergraduate degree. After receiving a bachelor's degree, you must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). A standardized test required by all ABA approved law schools, the LSAT assesses verbal reasoning and reading skills. The next step in the process is earning a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree by attending law school. You will spend your first year learning the basics of law and subsequent years focusing on your desired practice area. While in law school, you can also complete internships, clerkships, or legal clinics to gain experience.
After receiving a J.D. degree, you must take the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) before taking the bar exam (this does not apply to residents of Maryland, Wisconsin, and Puerto Rico). The MPRE determines whether your conduct and professionalism meet the standards set by the American Bar Association (ABA). The last step is taking the state bar exam. If you wish to practice in more than one state, you must take the bar exam in each state where you intend to practice.
You may also obtain a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in contract law. This internationally recognized post-graduate degree program provides you with a deeper knowledge in your preferred practice area.
All but a handful of states have additional licensing requirements for lawyers once admitted to the state bar. For most states, legal education (CLE) is mandatory to ensure practicing attorneys stay up-to-date with new legal developments. The amount of hours required and the reporting frequency varies by state.
Where a contract lawyer works often depends on the type of client they represent. Attorneys that represent consumers (individual people) or small businesses often work in small law firms, or as solo practitioners. Those representing larger businesses generally work in larger firms. Other options include working with non-profit organizations or government agencies.
Large corporations or businesses that deal with contracts frequently hire lawyers as in-house counsel. In this instance, the contract lawyer works exclusively with the client.
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Contract lawyers either charge a flat rate or work on an hourly basis. Hourly fees can range from $100 to $800, or more, depending on the attorney, and this rate usually does not include extra services such as filing fees or travel expenses. The complexity of the case also plays a role in the overall costs. For instance, creating a basic contract will be less expensive than filing a lawsuit due to breach of contract.
Flat rate fees are usually reserved for cases that are simple or well-defined such as uncontested divorces and bankruptcy disputes. When discussing fees with an attorney, it is important for clients to find out exactly what the flat rate does and does not cover.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics ("BLS") Occupational Outlook Handbook states that the median annual wage for attorneys is $119,250 ($57.33/hr) as of 2018. The BLS does not differentiate between the types of lawyers however, so wages vary depending on the area of practice.
Contract lawyers with more experience, seniority, and expertise tend to fall on the higher end of the salary spectrum and can make $200,000 or more annually.
The BLS projects the employment rate of lawyers to grow around 8%, between 2016 and 2026, which is average for all occupations in the United States. The economy plays a small role in the growth of the field of law.
If you are considering signing a contract or are dealing with a breach of contract, it is a good idea to speak to an experienced attorney. While there are expenses associated with a hiring one, doing so can prove to be extremely valuable. A contract lawyer can ensure that the contract includes the elements required to be legally binding and can also minimize your risk of a lawsuit.
One you have decided on hiring a contract lawyer, it is important to select one that will be beneficial to your case. The nature of the contract will also play a role in selecting the right attorney. For instance, if the contract is between two individuals, a solo practitioner or small firm will likely be suitable, but a sizeable corporation may benefit more from a larger law firm or in-house counsel.
After narrowing down your choices, set up an initial consultation, which most attorneys offer free of charge. This introductory meeting gives you the opportunity to discuss your needs and expectations. It also allows you to ask about the contract lawyer's expertise, experience, and fees associated with the legal services. Meeting with more than one attorney can help ensure you choose one that best meets your needs.
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The Fountain Inn Rosenwald School, also known as the Fountain Inn Colored School, was a complex of several buildings built here from 1928 to 1942. The first school, a frame seven-room elementary school for grades 1-7, was a Rosenwald school, one of 500 rural schools in S.C. funded in part by the Julius Rosenwald Fund from 1917 to 1932. It was built in 1928-29 at a cost of $7,200.
The Fountain Inn Colored High School, a frame three-room high school for grades 8-11, was built in 1930. A frame teacherage was built in 1935 for Principal Gerard A. Anderson, and by 1942 this complex included a library, gymnasium, and three new classrooms. The high school closed in 1954, and the elementary school closed in 1960. The 1935 teacherage is the only building standing; the rest were demolished in 2000.


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The Children's Treasury of Literature
The Children's Treasury of Literature in Colour
Editor Bryna and Louis Untermeyer
Illustrator Various
Publisher Hamlyn
The Children's Treasury of Literature in Colour is a collection of children's stories. The anthology includes the chapter "An Unexpected Party" from The Hobbit, illustrated by Robert J. Lee.
Tolkien received copy of the book from Joy Hill in the beginning of January 1967, and wrote to her on 5 January that while he considered "a great many of the illustrations" to be "very good", Robert J. Lee's Hobbit illustrations appeared to him as "vulgar, stupid and entirely out of keeping with the text".[1] He also wrote that he will give the book to his grandson, Christopher Tolkien's son Simon (aged 8).[2]
"Tolkien and the Illustrations of Robert J. Lee" by Morgan Thomsen
↑ Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (2006), The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide: II. Reader's Guide, p. 421
↑ Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (2006), The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide: I. Chronology, p. 685
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The Problem With PFAS in Food Packaging
December 2, 2021 • By Joel S. Chappelle, Esq., and Shawn K. Stevens, Esq.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) refer to an expansive array of chemicals that have been used in industrial applications since the 1940s. There are thousands of different types of PFAS, estimated to include as many as 10,000 chemical compounds, which are utilized for countless applications. PFAS are oil, water, and friction resistant and can withstand significant variations in temperature. PFAS are used in textiles, paper, cookware, fire suppression foams, and packaging. They are used widely in industries such as aerospace, microchip manufacturing, automotive, construction, aviation, and food packaging, among many others.
Given their uniquely valuable properties and range of uses, PFAS were initially hailed as wonder compounds. In 1967, FDA approved the first PFAS for use in food packaging. In the decades that followed, PFAS were used in the packaging of countless thousands of products. Currently, FDA's Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR includes more than 30 PFAS. Such a listing means the agency has deemed the PFAS safe for their intended use and allows them to be legally marketed as food contact substances.
The Problems with PFAS
Once heralded, PFAS have turned out to be decidedly more problematic than previously imagined. They are long-lasting, environmentally destructive, and potentially toxic. PFAS take an extraordinarily long time to break down. Decades of widespread use have led to dangerous environmental accumulation. These "forever chemicals" can now be reliably detected in the oceans, drinking water, soil, plants, other animals, food, and even our own blood. Numerous studies indicate a causal link between human and animal health problems and environmental exposure to PFAS.
PFAS are subject to significant backlash, and food companies may soon face a litany of risks by continuing to use PFAS in their packaging.
In recent years, there has been a significant push by consumers, scientists, environmental advocacy groups, and many companies seeking to end the use of PFAS, especially in food packaging. Numerous food companies—including household names like Chipotle, McDonald's, Panera, Taco Bell, Whole Foods, and Wendy's—have pledged to stop using food packaging manufactured with PFAS. Additionally, Connecticut, Maine, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington have enacted laws banning the use of PFAS in food packaging.
The federal government has also been getting in on the act. In 2016, FDA banned manufacturers from using long-chain PFAS in food packaging. These are even longer lasting than the comparable "short-chain" PFAS. However, after the discovery that at least one short-chain PFAS continued to linger in the body after consumption of a food contaminated with the compound, FDA and manufacturers partnered in announcing that they would phase out use of the compound as a food container coating.
On October 18, 2021, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan announced a strategic roadmap aimed at significantly reducing the use of the chemicals, including a comprehensive strategy to address the problem.
According to EPA, exposure to high levels of certain PFAS has been shown to lead to adverse health outcomes; however, research is ongoing to determine how different levels of exposure to various PFAS can lead to a variety of health effects. Research is also underway to better understand the health effects associated with low levels of exposure to PFAS over long periods of time, especially in children. These are difficult questions to answer for many reasons. The sheer ubiquity of these chemicals and our continuous exposure to them makes it difficult to identify correlations. Additionally, it is exceedingly difficult to identify which problems are attributable to which of the thousands of PFAS in widespread use. Consequently, it will take time to get clear answers.
What is clear is that PFAS are subject to significant backlash, and food companies may soon face a litany of risks by continuing to use PFAS in their packaging. Among these risks are geographical sales constraints, regulatory violations, lawsuits, and product boycotts.
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SUSFANS on EUROPE TOUR: - Rome, Italy, Dec. 17, 2018. - Lyngby (DTU), Denmark, Feb. 7, 2019. - Maisons-Alfort Cedex (ANSES), France, Feb. 12, 2019. - Prague, Czech Republic (SZU), Feb. 28, 2019.
SUSFANS focuses on a number of core questions: How can we improve the food system of the EU, especially from the perspective of social, environmental and economic sustainability? How can we balance and encompass different views on balanced consumer diets and food and nutrition security in the EU? A lot of progress has been made.
During the last year stakeholder continued to interact with the project team and gave motivating feedback for the future. Voices out of the private sector named the work done so fare within SUSFANS 'impressive' - but expectations remain high.
How can we improve the food system in the EU, especially from the perspective of social, environmental and economic sustainability? How can we balance and encompass views on how to strengthen food and nutrition security in the EU?
These are the core questions of the SUSFANS project. SUSFANS' overall goal is to come to a better food and nutrition system for human health, the environment and corporate enterprises in Europe.


TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 31st, 2018 – Delta Electronics, Inc. today announced its 2018-Q2 financial results. Its consolidated revenues were NT$57,897 million, net income after tax was NT$3,277 million, and earnings per share were NT$1.26. Other key items also approved by the Board today are: 1. Acquisition of land in Neihu District, Taipei City, Taiwan, for an estimated total transaction price of NT$1,003,368,450 approximately, to fulfill the Company's future business development requirements. 2. Construction of the Company's Tainan Plant Phase III, for an estimated total cost of NT$2.79 billion, to fulfill future business development requirements. 3. The short-form merger with the Company's 99.98%-owned subsidiary Delta Networks, Inc., to improve the group's management efficiency and resource integration. 4. The election of the Board's Compensation Committee members which are the independent directors Mr. George Chao, Mr. Yung-Chin Chen, Mr. Tsong-Pyng Perng and Mr. Ji-Ren Lee.


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Baillie, J., Spottiswoode, A. (1823). A collection of poems: chiefly manuscript, and from living authors. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown.
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The fast pace at which technology evolves means it can be difficult for hoteliers to keep up and distinguish flash in the pan trends from those that deserve investment or at the least serious consideration. Karla Pearce, EMEA product marketing manager at Cvent looks at six trends affecting the industry.
Manual, often time-consuming processes, become streamlined with cloud platforms. Integrated systems can combine business intelligence, management and marketing. Through one centralised system it's possible to generate business leads, manage and respond timely to RFPs on top of evaluating performance in real-time.
Airport travel has given rise to the online check-in process via apps. Many travellers expect the same automated process at hotels to avoid long queues during peak check-in/ check-out hours. Increasingly, guests want to be able to do everything from ordering room service to making payments on their digital devices. This has led to the concept of the 'digital concierge' allowing operators to benefit from useful platforms that integrate several processes and present useful information such as nearby facilities and services. Mobility offers greater efficiency, allowing hotel staff to focus on the guest experience.
When it comes to a personalised experience guests have come to expect tailored options and messages from capture to close. To deliver on the digital front hoteliers should utilise data capture solutions and digital display systems.
Instagram, Twitter and Facebook are leaders in consumer social media interaction. The large majority of hotel guests use social media to communicate their travel prior, during and even after their journey. The industry has responded by embracing the medium to communicate its own messages. Operators can make further advancements with interactive touch walls installed onsite to showcase live social media feeds. This solution taps into the growing millennial travel market; early adopters of technology this type of system is greatly appealing.
In terms of hotel costs, energy is one of the largest. Intelligent technologies that help hotels monitor and report on consumption propose an attractive solution to enable cost saving strategies. More environmentally friendly practices are being implemented by hotels including solar power installation.
Some hotels have been quick to engage in futuristic experiences, providing robot butlers to deliver room service and fully automated front desk kiosks. These types of digital systems give hotel staff the opportunity to focus on delivering a more personalised one-to-one service as opposed to routine tasks.


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Posted on 24/11/2014	by Roxana Mironescu	in Focus on	with 1 Comment on Call to sign the End Child Slavery Week Petition!
Time for Equality is supporting the End Child Slavery Week between 20-26 November 2014 – a petition launched by Nobel Peace Prize Winner Kailash Satyarthi that can be signed online here. We encourage you to take part and help child slavery come to an end!
With an estimated 21 million slaves of which 5.5 million are children, there are more slaves in the world today than at any other point in human history.
Child slavery today is at an all-time high. 26% of slaves today are children under 18 years, with some being as young as five. Forced to work for up to 18 hours a day, these children are sold at prices less than even that of cattle.
Shameful facts about slavery:
Between 1450 to 1900, there were 11.3 million slaves in the world, today, there are 21 million slaves.
5.5 million children are trapped in slavery across the globe.
In 1850, a slave in the US cost $40,000. Today it costs $90.
Slave labour generates $150 billion a year.
About the petition:
The petition will be hand delivered to the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and has the power to put child slavery on the UN Sustainable Development Goals agenda for the next 15 years.
By signing it, you urge decision-makers to take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour including recruitment and use of child soldiers and child slavery, and, by 2025, end child labour in all its forms.
What you are about to sign has the power to end the abominable crime of child slavery that violates every basic human right and destroys the well-being of future generations and declares that you are taking responsibility for the world's children who suffer beyond imagination at the hands of slave masters.
Peace Nobel Prize Winner Kailash Satyarthi calls on you to end child slavery:
"Child slavery is undeniably a blatant violation of human rights and a grave violence against children.
The incidence of child slavery is an impediment in the way of attainment of education for all which Global March and its partners, has always held as non-negotiable in its fight against child labour. These hard-to-reach category of children miss out on education and learning and thus continue to languish in a vicious circle of poverty and deprivation.
The need of the hour is thus for all of us to come together and demand for the inclusion of child slavery in the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals.
With only five days left for the launch of the End Child Slavery Week (ECSW) Campaign, Global March along with the joint initiators, urges you to sign the petition that has the power to end the abominable crime of child slavery. This petition will be hand delivered to the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and has the power to put child slavery on the UN Sustainable Development Goals agenda for the next 15 years.
Thus I call upon you to lend a voice to the 5.5 million children trapped in slavery across the globe and help create a better future for them."
If you do not raise your voice now, these children will lose an opportunity for a life. Help change their destiny. Sign the petition today to end child slavery!
By Roxana Mironescu
Freelance journalist, communication professional, blogger and gender equality activist, currently based in Luxembourg.
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Q: Generating xml attribute value of a file by counting a certain string using LINQ 2 XML? I have some XML files in which may contain nodes <disp-formula id="deqn*"> and each of these nodes have a string called \tag in it. Now the number of keyword \tag could be one or more in each node <disp-formula id="deqn*">.
I want to generate the attribute value id starting from 1, then increment to +1 for every <disp-formula id="deqn*"> found using the \tag count.
Sample data:
<disp-formula id="deqn*">...\tag...</disp-formula>
<disp-formula id="deqn*">...\tag...\tag...\tag ...</disp-formula>
<disp-formula id="deqn*">...\tag ...</disp-formula>
<disp-formula id="deqn*">...\tag...\tag ...</disp-formula>

Expected modification:
<disp-formula id="deqn1">...\tag...</disp-formula>
<disp-formula id="deqn2-4">...\tag...\tag...\tag ...</disp-formula>
<disp-formula id="deqn5">...\tag ...</disp-formula>
<disp-formula id="deqn6-7">...\tag...\tag ...</disp-formula>

For generating numbers for a certain string I basically use the below process:
string inputText = File.ReadAllText(@"C:\temp\sample.xml");
string findText = @"*";

int matchCount = inputText.Split(findText.ToCharArray()).Length - 1;

if (matchCount > 0)
{
    for (int counter = 1; counter <= matchCount; counter++)
    {
        var regex = new Regex(Regex.Escape(findText));
        inputText = regex.Replace(inputText, counter.ToString(), 1);
    }
}

But I can't figure out how to add the \tag counter in this method or how can I use LINQ2XML to get this job done?
Can anyone help?

A: Try like this;
XDocument doc = XDocument.Load("disp.xml");
var deqns = doc.Descendants("disp-formula");
int countIndex = 1;
foreach (var deqn in deqns)
{
    var matchCount = deqn.Value.Select((c, i) => deqn.Value.Substring(i)).Count(sub => sub.StartsWith("\\tag"));
    if (matchCount > 0)
    {
        int lastMatchCount = countIndex + matchCount - 1;
        var attribute = string.Format("deqn-{0}", countIndex);
        if (lastMatchCount > countIndex)
        {
            attribute = attribute + "-" + lastMatchCount;
        }
        deqn.Attribute("id").Value = attribute;
        countIndex = lastMatchCount + 1;
    }
}
doc.Save("disptarget.xml");

A: static void Main(string[] args)
{
    var xmlStr =
        @"<root>
            <disp-formula id='deqn*'>...\tag...</disp-formula>
            <disp-formula id='deqn*'>...\tag...\tag...\tag ...</disp-formula>
            <disp-formula id='deqn*'>...\tag ...</disp-formula>
            <disp-formula id='deqn*'>...\tag...\tag ...</disp-formula>
        </root>";

    var xml = XElement.Parse(xmlStr);

    int x = 0;
    xml.Elements().ToList().ForEach(node =>
    {
        var count = Regex.Matches(node.Value, @"\\tag").Count;
        if (count > 0)
        {
            string start = (x + 1).ToString();
            string end = (x += count).ToString();
            string period = end == start ? start : $"{start}-{end}";
            node.Attribute("id").Value = "deqn" + period;
        }
    });

    Console.WriteLine(xml);
}

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If you're running a business, you have to balance the cost of a solution with its ability to cater for your industry's specific needs. It's a good idea to look closely at how different vendors' accounting, payroll and human resources software meet the requirements of your industry.
It's sound management to get something that meets your needs upfront. Solutions that allow for add-on modules that include support for different industries in the core product are a good starting point. For example, a good payroll solution should cater to the needs of the bargaining council in your industry. You'll have a far easier time doing calculations such as wages and deductions to bargaining council funds and schemes.
Manufacturing or retail industries should ensure payroll software inter-operates with the time-and-attendance system, including shift management if workers clock in and are paid hourly.
Law firms or consulting practices need time sheets as well as expenses management and reimbursement.
Utilities or municipalities need a strong billing feature that integrates with their accounting software.
Manufacturers or distributors need to have strong multi-warehousing functionality to track inventory across multiple locations, then order parts and stock on a just-in-time basis.
Retail companies need accounting to integrate with point-of-sale software, receivables and inventory because it's critical to stay on top of sales and stock.
Technical services such as repairs of industrial equipment should have a good job-costing tool to simplify quoting and costing.
Whether you're in retail, manufacturing, services or distribution, look out for software that accommodates unique regulations and processes, and streamlines routine ones. You want to stay focused on areas that differentiate your business, such as strategy and customer service.
Businesses change as they grow. At Sage, we offer our own customer solutions, as well as add-on modules from third parties, designed for standard industry processes. So you don't need to integrate complex add-ons to get industry-specific functionality or even develop bespoke solutions.


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Q: How to Create GeneratePreSignedUrlRequest to Download Encrypted File I'm trying to encrypt and decrypt files with Server Side Encryption. I'm using Amazon Aws Sdk and Java. I want to do server side encryption with customer - provided encryption keys.
I follow this guide:
http://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonS3/latest/dev/sse-c-using-java-sdk.html
I get this error:
The request signature we calculated does not match the signature you provided. Check your key and signing method

I have two methods for this operation: encryptAndUpload() and decryptAndDownload().
This is my encryptAndUpload() method. I'm using signature version 4. I think this method works fine.
    public void encryptAndUpload(byte[] salt, char[] password, InputStream stream, String key, String bucket){
       SecretKey secretKey = deriveKey(password, salt);
       SSECustomerKey sseCustomerKey = new SSECustomerKey(secretKey);

       ClientConfiguration clientConfiguration = new ClientConfiguration().withSignerOverride("AWSS3V4SignerType");
       AWSCredentials awsCredentials = new PropertiesCredentials(AmazonS3Uploader.class.getResourceAsStream("AwsCredentials.properties"));
       AmazonS3 amazonS3EncryptionClient = new AmazonS3Client(awsCredentials, clientConfiguration);
       amazonS3EncryptionClient.setRegion(Region.getRegion(Regions.EU_WEST_1));

       PutObjectRequest putObjectRequest = new PutObjectRequest(bucket, key, stream, new ObjectMetadata()).withSSECustomerKey(sseCustomerKey);
       PutObjectResult response = amazonS3EncryptionClient.putObject(putObjectRequest);
}

This is my decryptAndDownload() method. As you can see, creating keys and amazonS3 parts are identical.
    public URL decryptAndDownload(byte[] salt, char[] password, String key, String bucket) throws InvalidKeySpecException, NoSuchAlgorithmException, IOException{
       SecretKey secretKey = deriveKey(password, salt);
       SSECustomerKey sseCustomerKey = new SSECustomerKey(secretKey);

       ClientConfiguration clientConfiguration = new ClientConfiguration().withSignerOverride("AWSS3V4SignerType");
       AWSCredentials awsCredentials = new PropertiesCredentials(AmazonS3Uploader.class.getResourceAsStream("AwsCredentials.properties"));
       AmazonS3 amazonS3EncryptionClient = new AmazonS3Client(awsCredentials, clientConfiguration);
       amazonS3EncryptionClient.setRegion(Region.getRegion(Regions.EU_WEST_1));

       GetObjectRequest getObjectRequest = new GetObjectRequest(bucket, key).withSSECustomerKey(sseCustomerKey);
       S3Object s3Object = amazonS3EncryptionClient.getObject(getObjectRequest);

       GeneratePresignedUrlRequest generatePresignedUrlRequest = new GeneratePresignedUrlRequest(s3Object.getBucketName(), s3Object.getKey(), HttpMethod.GET).withSSECustomerKey(sseCustomerKey);

       URL url = amazonS3EncryptionClient.generatePresignedUrl(generatePresignedUrlRequest);

       return url;
}

Now, I guess creating generatePresignedUrlRequest is the problem. But I don't know how to solve it. I appreciate any help. I can add my deriveKey method, but I think my parameters and deriveKey method is correct.
Edit: I add my deriveKey method for clarity:
    private SecretKey deriveKey(char[] password, byte[] salt) throws InvalidKeySpecException, NoSuchAlgorithmException {

       SecretKeyFactory secretKeyFactory = SecretKeyFactory.getInstance("PBKDF2WithHmacSHA256");
       KeySpec keySpec = new PBEKeySpec(password, salt, 65536, 256);
       SecretKey tempSecretKey = secretKeyFactory.generateSecret(keySpec);
       SecretKey secretKey = new SecretKeySpec(tempSecretKey.getEncoded(), "AES");

       return secretKey;
}


This is awesome… We knew Mike is experienced in the ways of the world from his "Dirty Jobs" shows, but WOW! Mike drops some incredible wisdom here. Not to be missed, and seriously is the best thing I've personally read today.


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Sing into Spring with a Song in your Heart. Buy Lisa's latest Cd, "Songflower Girl" and Bloom!
A few years later, with her little ones out of diapers, Lisa hit the open mic circuit with Kate Wolf tunes and a few of her own. Now you can catch Lisa playing around Northern California and you can dance in your living room to her CD "Homegrown".


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[Review] Bow to Blood : Last Captain Standing – Nintendo Switch
Bow to Blood : Last Captain Standing
Developed By : Tribetoy
Published By : Tribetoy
Category : Action, Simulation, Shooter
Originally released back in August of 2018 for the PSVR, Bow to Blood has now been given a new light on a couple of new platforms, including our favorite Home-held Switch. While it was initially released as a VR title, this comes as a non-VR port, and it brings a really enjoyable single player experience that just might leave you wondering why there's no multiplayer.
Bow to Blood's campaign is a very unique one, taking place in the midst of a filmed airship competition, you'll take the role of a pilot looking for fame and glory by winning this competition. The entire tournament spans seven rounds, or events, which are each split up into multiple matches (typically it's two per round). And, while you would be right with your first instinct that to win you just need to be better than your opponents with the pew-pew, that's not entirely the case.
First though, let's discuss the matches themselves. These take place in enormous arenas that are filled with more than just your competition. Containing areas that are both outside and inside (or underground depending on how you want to look at it in some areas), you'll find plenty of drones that serve as machine gun fodder for everyone, as well as beacon markers scattered about.
The markers serve as unique events to be triggered within the arena, and one in particular that contains the location of a key that may or may not help you greatly in your quest ahead. Other than the key, each marker leads to one of two other things. Either another competitor in the competition whom you'll either be given an opportunity to help or attack. Or, you'll be lead to an actual beacon, commencing a radio transmission that can spawn an attack sequence by drones in which you'll need to prove just how good you are to The Overseer for some points, or a showdown with something much bigger. Occasionally, you'll find that The Overseer is actually pleased with your recent performance and offers an immediate reward for finding the beacon, but don't rely on this too heavily.
Before, I mentioned that out-shooting your opponents wasn't always the focus on advancing yourself in the competition. That's because there are plenty of moments that arise in which you can directly interact with your opponents. Competing in the same tournament are seven other pilots, and it isn't always about destroying their ships. Sometimes, it's about what you build between you and the others, as you'll have more than your fair share of opportunities to communicate with them, both on and off the battlefield.
These interactions are what makes each playthrough of this game unique, guaranteeing you won't have the same experience more than once. Unless, of course, you manage to trigger the exact same encounters and make the exact same choices. but even that is unlikely. During my time in Bow to Blood, I came across : one captain who was stranded and needed to borrow some power to get their ship moving again, a captain who I'd attacked in a previous encounter that threatened to detonate a bomb they'd planted within my ship. and a few that asked for small favors such as trading points for ammo.
The relationships that you decide to build or destroy in the arenas may seem trivial in the moments, but unless you're one of the top competitors, you may find yourself relying on these relationships. After each round of fighting, there is an event that takes place called The Culling. This takes the bottom two pilots in the standings, and allows the others to vote for which one should stay, and which should leave. So, before you leave people hanging out to dry, or start sending bullets at hulls, just remember that these are people who you may need later on.
After playing this game for a bit, what I took away from my experience was nothing like what I'd anticipated going in. I had been anticipating a cheesy, forced multiplayer situation, but when this long battle campaign that was centered around building relationships with your competition opened up in front of me I was entranced right away. In fact, there is no multiplayer at all in this game, which I think helps it stand out that much more.
It's very easy to see the VR origins in the game. Between rounds you'll be hanging out in the cabin of your ship where you are rooted in place, forced to spin around and interact with things surrounding you. There's even a portion of battles on the ship that take place up close when drones start directly attacking your hull. You'll need to take out your pistol and shoot these drones yourself to survive the encounters.
I loved playing Bow to Blood and can't wait to play more. The art style, the music, every aspect of this game melds so well together that it's extremely difficult to put down. Another thing that I had mentioned earlier was that originally when this game was released, it was as a VR title. Conveniently enough, shortly after this came out for the Switch, Labo dropped us a VR kit so one can only imagine that if response to the game is great, a VR mode just might added in. Or…I guess technically re-added? Either way, VR or not, this is a fun game and one very much worth checking out, so hop on board and see if you can be the Last Captain Standing.
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A dictionary mapping file descriptors in the new child process to an integer or to the string 'r' or 'w'.
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PARIS, France - Gene analysis of malaria parasites has pinpointed western Cambodia as the hotspot of strains that are dangerously resistant to artesiminin, the frontline drug against the disease, scientists said on Sunday, April 28.
An international consortium of researchers unravelled the genetic code of 825 samples of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite from Burkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana, Mali, Thailand, Vietnam and from northeastern and western Cambodia.
The 166 samples from western Cambodia stood out, the team reported in the journal Nature Genetics.
Included in them were three sub-populations of parasites whose genetic mutations made them resistant to artesiminin.
These strains appear to be the wellspring for malarial resistance that is spreading to other countries.
"Clinical resistance to artemisinin and its derivatives is now well established in the P. falciparum population of western Cambodia and appears to be emerging in neighboring regions," said the paper.
"These recent developments have grave implications for public health, as artemisinin derivatives are the mainstay of malaria treatment worldwide."
Western Cambodia has unleashed "successive global waves" of antimalarial drug resistance, the investigators said.
Resistance to chloroquine drugs was observed there in the late 1950s before it spread around the world, and the most common forms of resistance to pyrimethamine and sulfadoxine drugs are also thought to have originated there.
The study offers several reasons why such a relatively small geographical area should be so unusual.
Parasites are transmitted to humans by Anopheles mosquitoes, and a crucial step in the process is the way in which the parasites swap genes within mosquito.
In the case of Cambodia, parasites experienced inbreeding that created lineages with drug-resistant mutations, the study found.
Such inbreeding typically comes from isolation.
One scenario is that a group of parasites became isolated in a remote area of jungle.
Another is that the 1979-1998 period of Khmer Rouge resistance in western Cambodia restricted human movement.
As the parasite could not move easily out of the area through infected humans, this provided excellent conditions for inbreeding.
Malaria causes around 650,000 deaths each year, mostly African children under five, according to the UN's World Health Organization (WHO).


M31 developed a system to monitor and manage energy efficiency in residential buildings. The system uses energy harvesting and wireless connections to minimise installation and maintenance effort. It applies machine learning to identify patterns and detect anomalous behaviours.


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LePage declares December as Operation Tribute Month
Steve Robinson
Governor recognizes Gorham organization which helps military families and children
AUGUSTA – In recognition of the sacrifices made by children of military families, and to highlight the work being done to acknowledge those sacrifices, Governor Paul R. LePage has proclaimed December as Operation Tribute Month.
Launched in 2007, and based in Gorham, Operation Tribute provides a holiday gift to participating children of Maine's military families, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, as well as the Reserves and National Guard. Since its founding, the non-profit organization has acquired, wrapped and individually distributed more than 16,000 holiday gifts to children in over 140 cities and towns across Maine. More recently, Operation Tribute expanded its outreach to children throughout New England and in other northeast states.
"Sacrifices made by the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces must always be remembered and appreciated," Governor LePage commented. "At the same time, we should also be mindful of the challenges faced by military families – especially the children, and particularly at this special time of year. They are truly unsung heroes."
The Governor noted that each gift package also contains a letter, often written by another youngster, expressing appreciation, support and understanding. Operation Tribute estimates that there are more than 4,000 children in Maine that have a parent serving in the military during the holidays.
"Operation Tribute does outstanding work in remembering the children, and in recognizing that they too sacrifice and demonstrate bravery. I hope all Maine residents will join me in keeping these children in our thoughts and prayers, and in supporting organizations that address the needs of military families," added First Lady Ann LePage.
Founded by Marc Badeau, Operation Tribute received the Governor's Award as Maine's Outstanding Non-profit in 2011. The organization received a similar award earlier this year in Vermont. More information about Operation Tribute can be found at www.operationtribute.com.
The proclamation language is as follows:
Whereas, in 2007 Operation Tribute was launched in Maine by Marc Badeau to provide a holiday gift to each participating child of Maine's military families, including Army, Navy, Marine Corp., Air Force, Coast Guard, Reserves and National Guard;
Whereas, there are over 4,000 children in the state of Maine that have a parent that serves in the military during the holidays;
Whereas, since 2007, Operation Tribute acquired, gift wrapped and individually distributed over 16,000 holiday gifts to each participating military child in over 140 cities and towns throughout the state of Maine;
Whereas, each package contained a letter which read: "On behalf of Operation Tribute and the people of the State of Maine, we would like to offer you this token of our appreciation for your sacrifice. You are the child of a Maine military family and the bravery that you show every day by sharing your parent to help protect our country is being recognized and honored. You should be extremely proud of your service to our country and should know that we, and the people of Maine, stand proudly beside you. We wish you and your family a Happy Holiday Season!!"
Whereas, in 2011, Operation Tribute expanded throughout New England, New York, New Jersey and Ohio, providing over 34,000 holiday gifts to over 1,800 cities and towns;
Whereas, over 98% of all funds raised were used for the acquisition and distribution of these gifts;
Whereas, the sacrifices and bravery of the children of military families – a group of unsung heroes during these difficult times – have been acknowledged, commended and rewarded by Operation Tribute;
Whereas, no child has ever been refused a gift by Operation Tribute for their service;
Now, therefore, I, Paul LePage, Governor of the State of Maine, do hereby proclaim the month of December, 2012 as OPERATION TRIBUTE MONTH throughout the State of Maine, and urge all citizens to recognize this organization for the tribute demonstrated for the sacrifice and bravery of the children of these military families.
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This may be the most important year in the history of climate change; a fork from which the route of human development can branch into two divergent paths. Ever since the advent of the industrial evolution, our species has struggled to keep our carbon footprint small and our greed for natural resources in check. On top of that all that, the pressures of overpopulation and poor urban planning have devastated swathes of our blue planet.
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The Fantasy Faire 2022 in Second Life opened it's doors to the public on 21st April and has been very popular so far. The event ends on Sunday 8th May 2022 so there is still time to visit the 2022 Fantasy Faire. The Fantasy Faire is one of the major events in the Relay For Life of Second Life season.
The Fairelands have returned from the Mists; twenty fantasy worlds forming a circle of lands, a chain of people across the many realms. Welcome home, Fairelanders!
The best place to get started is at the Fairelands Junction. This year there are 20 regions in total to explore full of awesomeness and nice scenery. Don't forget "The Faire has long been considered the premier annual shopping event for fantasy-themed merchandise in Second Life, showcasing fantasy avatars, clothing, furnishings, gadgets, and exclusive items by 250 of the grid's top fantasy creators".
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The Foreign Ministry on Heiko Maas's watch has faced allegations of stoking Jew-hatred.
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Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif shakes hands with his German counterpart Heiko Maas after their meeting in Teheran
(photo credit: REUTERS/SABINE SEIBOLD)
Seyran Ates, a co-founder of the liberal Ibn Ruschd-Goethe Mosque in Berlin, has criticized German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas for being photographed with his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Zarif, at the Munich Security Conference on Sunday.
Ates, a female Imam who is a champion of women rights and a campaigner against antisemitism in Germany, asked in a tweet above a German Foreign Ministry-posted photograph of Maas and Zarif: "Serious question: Does the SPD [Social Democratic Party] have an antisemitism problem?"
Maas, a member of the Social Democratic Party, has faced intense criticism for his alleged appeasement toward Iran's clerical regime.
Ates was born in Istanbul in 1963 and has lived in Germany since 1969.
She reacted to a Saturday tweet from the German Foreign Ministry that said: "Preserving the JCPOA remains our objective, FM Heiko Maas underlined in conversation with his Iranian counterpart JZariff. But to achieve this we need constructive behavior from Iran. By de-escalation in the region Iran can also contribute to building trust."
The Foreign Ministry, on Maas's watch, has faced allegations of stoking Jew-hatred. Last year, Germany's largest paper, Bild, accused the Deputy Foreign Minister Niels Annen, also from the SPD, of "making antisemitism socially respectable" in Germany. Annen participated in a celebration of Iran's revolution last year at the Iranian Embassy in Berlin.
The United States classified Iran's regime as the worst state sponsor of terrorism and sanctioned Zarif for his actions on the regime's behalf. The Anti-Defamation League's CEO recently told a congressional hearing the Iranian regime is the top state sponsor of Holocaust denial and antisemitism.
The Jerusalem Post learned in early February from German Foreign Ministry sources that "the usual practice in diplomatic relations also includes the celebration of national holidays in the other country. As the Federal Republic of Germany continues to maintain diplomatic relations with Iran, this also applies to the coming national holiday."
US Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell urged the German Foreign Ministry not to honor Iran's regime again this February.
"Germany has a moral responsibility to say to Iran very firmly and clearly that it is unacceptable to deny basic human rights to your people or kill protesters in the streets or push gay people off buildings," he said. "Celebrating the regime's ongoing existence sends the opposite message."
Writing last week in the online Jewish magazine Tablet, in an article titled "Germany Can't Stop Loving Iran," German political scientist Matthias Küntzel said: "On January 15, 2020, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas explained how he sees this difference in the Bundestag: 'We rely on reasonable diplomacy instead of maximum pressure like the United States does.' Maas forgot to add that Germany has no other choice. Germany is an economic superpower but a military dwarf. As soon as there is a threat of military action, Germany is no longer relevant."
Küntzel added: "Maas, however, presents this shortcoming as a moral triumph: The Iran nuclear deal is held up as the best example of the correctness of the German insistence that changes can only be achieved through dialogue. Little thought, however, is given to what exactly 40 years of dialogue with Tehran' have actually achieved."
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Two Denver police officers were justified in using deadly force in a police shooting that killed a man who had fired at the officers, according to a review by the Denver District Attorney's Office.
On July 13, 26-year-old Michael Silletto fired five gunshots at two officers while they were in marked police cars, the DA's office said in a Tuesday news release, and the officers returned fire.
After reviewing the case, the DA's office finds that the actions of officers Clyde Carmody and Zachary Moldenhauer "was legally justified and no criminal charges will be filed against the officers."
About 10:30 p.m. on July 13 officers responded to a 911 call about two armed men in an Audi at Federal Boulevard and West 8th Avenue, the release said. Officers arrived and the driver of the Audi drove off, stopping in a parking lot in the 4900 block of Washington Street, where a person got into the vehicle and shots were exchanged with police.
"The moment Michael Silletto raised his handgun to fire at the officers he placed them in imminent danger of being killed. When he fired, Silletto confirmed his intent to kill or injure them," District Attorney Beth McCann stated in the release. "These officers followed their training. They were legally justified under Colorado law in returning fire and neither will face criminal charges."
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His foray into jazz landed him in wintery New York, November 1999. Moving to the Big Apple was a challenging decision both personally and professionally. The young pianist had a tough beginning. He later started performing at jazz clubs and piano bars, and worked as a music arranger at AMI. This experience gave his music a unique sense of authenticity. Bill graduated from the New School University and while there, studied under such artists as Regie Workmann, Cecil Bridgewater, Charles Tolliver, George Garzone, Gerrard Diangello and Junior Mance. He was soon to be performing with Charles Tolliver Big Band, reflecting the essential role that Be Bop played in Bill's early years whilst in NY. He has worked in Public Relations at DCM and Carnegie Hall, as a pianist for Disney World and as a pianist, arranger and music director for Sea World FL.Bill has also worked with the likes of Chick Korea, Celine Dion, Arturo Sandoval, Eddie"Guagua"Rivera, Paco de Lucia, Gumby Ortiz, Candido Camero, Bobby Senabria, B.B.King, Cecil Bridgewater, John Benitez to name a few.
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Are millennials putting their own stamp on bingo after incorporating their own slang?
By Sahib Last updated Apr 29, 2019
It must be hard being a millennial.
More often than not, those who were born at the turn of the century are blamed for a whole host of changes and industry declines. Whether that be spending too much time on their smartphones or not being as active and sporty as their predecessors, millennials tend to foot the blame.
Something which has come to light in recent times is that millennials are having a negative influence on bingo, one of the oldest and most loved pastimes of our generation. Typically, the game is enjoyed by middle-aged players but it appears that youngsters are spending more time playing – and they're even adopting their own slang!
Why bingo?
Now, we know that millennials might be regarded as lazy but it is refreshing to read that there appears to be a new-found love for bingo. There's plenty of positives for the industry to take from the sudden influx of youngsters attending their local halls, but why now and why bingo?
According to the Telegraph, bingo halls have become more hipster and tailored towards younger players but perhaps the biggest hook is vegan-friendly food and drink. Something of which is becoming common practice to entice a new style of clientele, no matter what type of business or industry.
More and more bingo halls are putting on student nights which is helping ramp up attendances across British towns and cities; and this is where the apparent problem lies. Students are renowned for drinking to their heart's content and a number of them have taken it upon themselves to start mixing up the traditional bingo call-outs.
New lingo
The biggest gripe around the new nicknames stems from the older generation, who aren't happy about the changes to modernise the way bingo numbers are called out. To give you an idea, here's some of the most notable changes so far. The number 14 is referred to as 'Instahipster scene' and 48 is 'Not another Brexit debate' with 56 perhaps the best yet, 'Scrolling through the ex's pics'.
Arguably the most famous bingo call-out is in reference to the number 88, which was traditionally known as 'Two fat ladies'. Nowadays, you'll tend to see or hear it referred to as 'Two body positive ladies'.
We're sure that over time, those pesky millennials will have new nicknames and lingo for every number on the card– and it's certain to go a long way in revolutionising the future of bingo. Arguably, this could provide a very positive change in the long-run, even if it does upset the most loyal of players.
Understandably, there's been some mixed feedback regarding the changes and Miles Baron – the CEO of The Bingo Association and the National Bingo Game – certainly saw the pros and cons from the new verbal inclusions.
"In some of the newer bingo contexts out there at the moment, which are a bit cutting-edge and are aimed at younger people, some of the innuendos are very offensive.
"If you're a traditional bingo customer in a bingo club and somebody calls 69 and says 6 and 9, sixty-nine, you mark off 69.
"But if you're in one of these more risqué, food and drink, aimed at young people-type environments the innuendos on 6 and 9, sixty-nine, probably wouldn't be appropriate."
Baron is very much right with what he is saying but bingo is entering a new era with a different type of player entertaining the game altogether, and it's vital they're catered for as much as possible to keep the industry on the rise.
"What they're doing is absolutely brilliant because it's changing perceptions and it's trying to bring bingo into the future.
"Our younger customers who come at the weekend would probably embrace it and think it's okay, but our bread and butter – 45 to 55-year-old females – who come on a Wednesday or Thursday night, I don't think would be impressed," he said.
"There are people out there trying to take bingo into the world of the 20-year-old and with it comes some behaviour that perhaps people might find risqué."
So, there you go. It appears that a lot of the old phases and nicknames we've become accustomed to, will become a thing of the past. But if you still want to play and not have to mix it with the millennials then check out the latest offerings from Paddy Power: https://bingo.paddypower.com/games/
Image Credits: Bingo from jrockdesign/Shutterstock
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