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Seasoned Mama, Do You Remember Your New Mama Heart? Did You Feel Like Me?
By Holly Mthethwa
When Baby Animals Die—I Cry!
My tired, new mama self crumpled into bed next to my hubby one night when our baby daughter was about a month old. He was resting—iPad on belly—with the History Channel on. "Do you want to watch this?" he chimed up. "What's it about?" I wondered.
It was a documentary on a great migration that occurs each year on the African plains. It chronicled one mama zebra's mission to steer her baby through his first crossing of brutal plains and treacherous rivers. That alone should have been enough for me to think, "nah, I might ugly cry if this goes south." Instead, I shimmied under the covers next to him, pushed the iPad a little further down on his belly so I could see, and settled in.
I should have stopped watching as soon as the crocodiles' jaws bone-snapped baby wildebeests, but I carried on.
When the commentator mentioned the river crossing was a lottery—who knows whose turn it will be to be eaten—I should have rolled over and got some shuteye. Instead, I watched.
Mama zebra was named Zulu-Echo-Five and baby was called Foxtrot-One.
But, What If it Were Ari? It Could Be Her!
During the life-threatening muddy river crossing, mama and baby are separated. Shaggy-coat wildebeests AND crocodiles nearly crush them—I know!
The commentator's voice comes on with that dun, dun, dun feel as he says, "If Foxtrot-One doesn't get mama's milk in the next few hours, he doesn't have a chance." I sit up, squeeze Oscar's arm, "If Foxtrot-One dies, Oscar…" my voice trembles, "I will never watch the History Channel again! Ever again!" As if my boycotting declaration has some GPS-pull that will reunite them.
Risking Your Life for Your Baby
The camera shows mama as she plunges herself back—YES BACK— into croc-infested waters to search the opposite side of the river bank for baby. "If Zulu-Echo-Five dies, Oscar…" my voice trembles, "I will never watch this again. She can't. She just can't. "What if that were Ari, Oscar?" "It could be her." "It could be." "I would plunge myself into croc-infested waters." "Who will nurse Foxtrot-One? He needs milk."
My new mama heart nearly bursts. I'm serious, you guys. All I can think about is Foxtrot-One getting weaker and weaker as he clumsily and painstakingly calls for mama, "Oot-eee-oot. Oot-eee-oot."
The commentator comes back on, "It's been thirty-two hours since Foxtrot-One has seen his mother."
Oh.my.gosh, I think. I can't watch. "Oscar! Thirty-two hours!" "Oh, nooooo!" "Ari can't go two." I can't contain myself. I'm certain hubby is thinking bad idea—bad idea with this movie choice.
The camera shows a shot of a dead zebra on the plains, it moves in for a closer look and confirms she is dead. The commentator pauses.
Nooooo, nooooo, the tears start to well.
"That is not Zulu-Echo-Five," he exclaims. I exhale—cheeks puffed and air huffing—like I've just come to the end of a contraction.
"Come on, God," I say. "Get them through this." "They have to sense that the other is alive." "I would sense it, Oscar; I know the Holy Spirit would guide me," I look over at my hubby. He shakes his head.
It's Only the Beginning
Foxtrot-One is jolted awake by a stampede and listens in vain for his mama's call.
Mama searches the opposite side of the river bank to no avail and is left with no other alternative than to cross the croc-infested river again—YES AGAIN—with the thousands of wildebeest and other zebra. It's bumper-to-bumper in the bloody river and crocodiles snap their jaws as she swims, hooves trample her as she lie—barely moving—on the muddy river bank, unable to climb up the steep cliff to the plains above. Her legs are dangling dangerously close to the water's edge. "Move, mama!" "Move," I encourage. "Get up before the crocs get you!" She lie there, and I squeeze my eyes shut.
Time stands still.
The camera switches views, comes back, and finds her on her back atop dead wildebeest, struggling to get up.
"Foxtrot-One catches a glimpse of his mama on the bank," the commentator says, "If she dies, his death will soon follow." "Something inside of her refuses to give up," he goes on.
"That's me, too, Osc!" I say. "I wouldn't give up. I know something inside of me would tell me to keep going. I'm so glad we have the Holy Spirit."
Zulu-Echo-Five stammers up the bank and onto the plains, calling for her foe. The recording slows as mama and son gallop towards one other. I am certain that my milk lets down as mama Zebra neck-hugs baby.
The commentator ends the documentary, "For Zulu-Echo-Five and Foxtrot-One, this is only the beginning." Only the beginning, my uncertain heart sinks. I look at baby Ari as she sleeps peacefully, and I am certain my heart will give way under the weight of this new role—if not for the grace of God.
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Another linebacker.
By Matt Weston@Matt__Weston Mar 16, 2021, 8:15am CDT
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What do Joe Thomas, Kamu Grugier-Hill, Christian Kirksey, and Kevin Pierre-Louis all have in common? They all play linebacker. With only Zach Cunningham remaining, and a switch to a 4-3 defense, then Texans are bringing in as many linebackers as they can in. Their newest linebacker, Joe Thomas, was signed to a one-year $2 million contract.
Texans signing ex-Cowboys LB Joe Thomas to one year $2M deal https://t.co/rJI6bX7Ljp) via @houstonchron
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 16, 2021
Thomas is a former undrafted free agent, who has has managed to spend seven years in the NFL, the last three of which came with the Dallas Cowboys. The 30 year old linebacker has started in 14 games over his career, and has 205 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 8 quarterback hits, and 12 tackles for a loss to his name.
It's another player Houston signed to churn out the bottom of the roster. The position of the roster that Bill O'Brien clung to, and gave out millions of dollars to select individuals to, is now a shredder for new general manager Nick Caserio as he attempts to foster a competitive environment, break the pool cue, and buy as many lottery tickets as possible.

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Q: MQTT not connecting? I am currently trying to setup a simple MQTT subscriber using the paho.mqtt library...
Something like this
import paho.mqtt.client as mqtt
hostname = "mqtt://localhost:1883"
client = mqtt.Client(hostname, True, None, mqtt.MQTTv31)
client.connect(hostname)
client.subscribe("hermes/#")

def on_message(client, userdata, message):
    print("message received " ,str(message.payload.decode("utf-8")))
    print("message topic=",message.topic)
    print("message qos=",message.qos)
    print("message retain flag=",message.retain)

client.on_message=on_message
client.loop_forever()

gives me this error:
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "bedroom.py", line 5, in <module>
    client.connect(hostname)
  File "/usr/local/lib/python3.7/site-packages/paho/mqtt/client.py", line 839, in connect
    return self.reconnect()
  File "/usr/local/lib/python3.7/site-packages/paho/mqtt/client.py", line 962, in reconnect
    sock = socket.create_connection((self._host, self._port), source_address=(self._bind_address, 0))
  File "/usr/local/Cellar/python/3.7.4/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.7/lib/python3.7/socket.py", line 707, in create_connection
    for res in getaddrinfo(host, port, 0, SOCK_STREAM):
  File "/usr/local/Cellar/python/3.7.4/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.7/lib/python3.7/socket.py", line 748, in getaddrinfo
    for res in _socket.getaddrinfo(host, port, family, type, proto, flags):
socket.gaierror: [Errno 8] nodename nor servname provided, or not known

Which i don't understand, why is not connecting?
I have similar script in java, which works without any problems?

A: From the Paho python docs

connect()
connect(host, port=1883, keepalive=60, bind_address="")

The connect() function connects the client to a broker. This is a
  blocking function. It takes the following arguments:
host
the hostname or IP address of the remote broker
port
the network port of the server host to connect to. Defaults to 1883. Note that the default port for MQTT over SSL/TLS is 8883 so if you are using tls_set() or tls_set_context(), the port may need
  providing manually
...

The connect() function takes a hostname or IP address. You have passed it a URI. If you remove the mqtt:// from the start and :1883 from the of the hostname variable it will connect.

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Syria: Army Preparing to Take Control of Strategic Oil Wells in Homs Province
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The Syrian army is preparing to take control of two strategic oil wells in Homs as it is marching through the province, a military source said on Friday.
The army units plan to regain control of Oil Wells No/105/ and No/106 in Homs province, an informed military source told FNA today.
Oil Well No 105 is the biggest and most important oil well of Homs province.
On Saturday, the Syrian army gained the upper-hand in Homs province, and won control over five gas and oil fields after inflicting heavy casualties on the militants.
The army units regained control over Jazal town in Homs countryside and took back control of five gas and oil fields from the ISIL terrorists in heavy clashes.
A least 60 terrorists were killed in Saturday clashes with terrorists in Homs province.
Last Tuesday, the Syrian army backed by popular forces established full control over Gas Well No /101/ at Palmyra countryside in Homs province.
Syria has been grappling with a deadly crisis since March 2011. The violence fuelled by Takfiri groups has so far claimed the lives of over 210,000 people, according to reports. New figures show that over 76,000 people, including thousands of children, lost their lives in Syria last year.
Over 3.8 million Syrians have left their country since the beginning of the crisis. According to reports, more than seven million Syrians have become internally displaced.
The Takfiri terrorist group, with members from several western countries, controls swathes of land in Syria and Iraq, and has been carrying out horrific acts of violence such as public decapitations and crucifixions against all communities such as Shiites, Sunnis, Kurds and Christians.
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Home › For service providers › What are the differences between criminal and family court for abused women?
What are the differences between criminal and family court for abused women?
Pamela CrossPosted on November 26, 2014 Posted in For service providers, Frequently asked questions
Many women who are dealing with family court are also involved with criminal court proceedings, as either a victim/witness or as an accused. There are a number of differences in the purpose, function and outcomes of the two courts as well as in the role of the woman.
When supporting women in family court, it is important to know whether or not they are also involved with criminal court, no matter the circumstances, and to determine what, if any, support they may require with respect to those proceedings. The two courts do not communicate with one another, so you may be able to assist in ensuring that appropriate information is shared between the two systems, in helping the women access whatever criminal court related services are appropriate and in helping her understand the impact of proceedings in one court on proceedings in the other.
As a Victim/Witness
The abuser may have been charged as a result of the violence, whether or not the woman wanted him to be (see our mandatory charging FAQ). If this is the case, she will be required to testify and will be able to use the services of the Victim/Witness Assistance Program (V/WAP), which can provide her with information about the criminal process and her abuser's case, connect her with community services and support her as the case moves along.
She is not a party to the proceedings, has no legal standing in the case and does not have the right to a lawyer (or legal aid). The Crown Attorney, who is the lawyer prosecuting the charge(s) against the abuser, will accommodate the woman's needs and wishes as much as possible, but is not her lawyer. There is no lawyer-client privilege (confidentiality) associated with her relationship with the Crown. Indeed, the Crown is required to disclose anything the woman says or provides to the accused or his lawyer.
As an Accused
If the woman has been charged (see our dual charging FAQ), she can access a lawyer, with the support of a legal aid certificate if she qualifies financially and if her case meets the legal aid criteria. She may not be able to access the services of the Victim/Witness Assistance Program if she has been charged, although some V/WAPs use a primary aggressor approach when both partners have been charged.
Purposes of the Courts
Criminal and family courts have very different purposes, which can create uncertainty and confusion for a woman who is dealing with both at the same time.
Criminal court is the place where people who have been accused of a criminal offence are held accountable. The Crown Attorney presents evidence against them and, if it meets the required standard of proof, the accused person is found guilty and appropriate consequences (probation, fine, jail time) are ordered by the judge.
Family court is not about guilt or innocence. The purpose of family court is to determine all the issues that arise when family breakdown occurs: how children will spend time with their parents, how parents will provide financial support for their children, how family property will be divided up and so on.
The victim of the crime does not have a prominent role or official standing in a criminal proceeding. Decisions about how the case should proceed are made by the Crown Attorney (who is not the victim's lawyer), the defence lawyer, and the judge. In family court, both people are parties and make the decisions about how the case proceeds. There is no Crown Attorney in family court – the parties may have lawyers or may represent themselves.
Legal Tests
Not only do criminal and family courts deal with different issues, they apply different legal tests. In criminal court, the judge must find that the evidence proves the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt. This is the highest standard of proof of any court because a finding of guilt can result in the accused losing his or her liberty by going to jail.
In order for an accused to be found guilty, the evidence must establish that there is no reasonable explanation for what happened other than that the accused did it. If there is any other reasonable explanation, the accused will not be found guilty.
In family court, the standard of proof is on a balance of probabilities, which means the judge determines whose story is more believable. For instance, a man could be charged with assault but not convicted in criminal court because the evidence was not sufficient for the judge to believe, beyond a reasonable doubt, that he committed the assault.
If his partner raises the assault in family court, whether or not he was convicted (or even charged), the family court judge could make a decision to grant her a restraining order or sole custody because s/he believes the woman's story about the abuse is more believable than the man's. The fact that he was not convicted in criminal court is not determinative in the family court proceeding.
Outcomes in the two courts are also different in the sense that criminal court outcomes can include a punishment for the accused if he is found guilty, whereas, even if family court outcomes might feel like a punishment some of the time, they are not in a formal sense. No one goes to jail because of what happens in family court.
The differences between the two systems lead to challenges.
Orders can conflict with one another. In particular bail conditions imposed in criminal court may conflict with existing access or restraining orders in family court.
Generally, there is a lack of communication between the courts. The judges are different and may not even know that a proceeding is underway in the other court. Information is not shared because of privacy issues for the accused.
You can play an important role in helping women who are involved in both court systems to understand the differences and challenges and to connect with appropriate criminal court services such as V/WAP or, if she has been charged, duty counsel and legal aid.
Why are women sometimes charged with assaulting their partner when they are just trying to protect themselves or their kids?
How should I work with VWAP?
Is there any kind of legal aid assistance for women who are involved in criminal court as a result of their partner's abuse?
I have heard that there is a court in Toronto that hears family and criminal cases together when there has been domestic violence. How does that work?
How can I prove to the family court that I was abused in the relationship?
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Anemia and Iron Fortification Article Review by Nicky
A review of the study "Food Fortification Strategy-Preventing Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Review" by Huma et al.
# 148457 | 863 words | 1 source | APA | 2011 |
Published on Oct 26, 2011 in Medical and Health (Nutrition and Exercise) , Nutrition (Food) , Medical and Health (Public Health Issues)
The paper discusses how according to the article, "Food Fortification Strategy-Preventing Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Review", the problem of anemia persists in the developing world; iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. The paper reveals the devastating effects of iron deficiency in children and discusses the advantages of fortifying foods with iron.
"Direct supplementation is often the best method to immediately counteract the effects of anemia. But supplementation alone on a long-term basis is seldom recommended as the sole course of treatment--dietary rectification is usually required for sustained improvement. Food -based strategies can include the introduction of iron-rich foods. But in many nations these types of foods may be poorly available, especially iron-rich meat. Iron fortification of foods is another realistic method for reducing the prevalence of deficiency through consumption. In industrialized countries such as America, breakfast cereals and nutritional bars and shakes are regularly supplemented with iron. The choice of breads and other carbohydrates as the vehicle of iron is deliberate, given that flour-based goods and grains like breads and cereals are "frequently consumed, staple foods.""
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Huma, Nuzhat, Salim-Ur-Rehman, Faqir Muhammad Anjum, M. Anjum Murtaza,& Munir A. Sheikh. (2007). Food fortification strategy-preventing iron deficiency anemia: A review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 47(3), 259-65. Retrieved May 8, 2009, from ProQuest Medical Library database. (Document ID: 1255748601).
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Anemia and Iron Fortification (2011, October 26) Retrieved January 20, 2021, from https://www.academon.com/article-review/anemia-and-iron-fortification-148457/
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A case study of a female patient with symptomatic anemia.
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An overview of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA), its symptoms, causes and treatment.
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Q: Varnish Multi-Site configuration with varying caching I have 3 groups of API's
Each of the 3 has a unique requirement for caching.
So group 1 can be cached "normally" as in just the URL matters.
Group 2 requires that an auth header is passed, so would like to cache them based on that header and url.
Group 3 generates responses based upon the UserAgent and url
Now I can easily do any of those on their own, but because all of the API's are "small" I would like them to share a cache system and reduce costs.
From what I understand using multiple vcl's and vcl.load in varnishadm would allow me to specify a custom vcl_hash (among others) for each.  Or is there a better solution as having an army of if statements just seems awful.
If I use vcl.load is there a way of having varnish automatically do this at startup so that the servers can be in an auto-scaling group?  (currently using systemctl)
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The Merchant fully understands that the SCash App is a mobile POS that integrates with the relevant payment gateway using QR Code payment technology. The SCash App is a product of SCash, and SCash is a software service provider. The payment gateway, gateway interface, funds calculation, payment processing, and other related payment enquiries are all created and completed by the relevant payment gateway. The SCash App will not be involved with anything that relates to Merchant funds. Once the consumer scans the Merchant QR code that the Merchant applied, the consumer can make the payment to the Merchant. The payment gateway or a third-party settlement service provider will transfer this amount to the Merchant's designated bank account (hereinafter referred to as "Service").
The Merchant is responsible for, and must provide, all relevant business information as part of the account activation process via mobile phone. The Merchant must ensure the validity, integrity and accuracy of all information during the submission process. The SCash App is only a merchant-based transaction procession platform. All risks, disputes, and responsibilities arising from the use of the SCash App are to be borne fully by the Merchant, and SCash shall not be responsible nor liable whatsoever.
If the Merchant has any inquiries, the Merchant may call the SCash hotline at (+65) 3100 0338 or email us at support@scashglobal.com. Alternatively, enquiries may be made through the Merchant account via the SCash Support Centre. If the Merchant does not agree nor comply with any of the terms and conditions stated, the Merchant shall cease all use of the SCash App.
SCash Global Pte Ltd ("SCash") takes the Merchant's personal information seriously and handles it with the strictest confidence. In order to protect the Merchant's private information, SCash has established this Privacy Policy (the "Policy") in accordance with best practices in the industry, applicable laws, and regulations, including the Personal Data Protection Act. This Policy describes how SCash handles the Merchant's personal information in the SCash App and its related sites, services and tools (the "SCash App").
The Merchant acknowledges that once it chooses to activate the commercial use of the SCash App, the it shall mean the Merchant expressly consents to the collection, storage, use and disclosure of its personal information by SCash as described in this Policy. This Policy is effective on Dec 1, 2017 for current users, and immediately effective upon acceptance by new users.
The Merchant can browse SCash sites without disclosing its identity nor reveal any personal information. Once the Merchant provide its personal information SCash, the Merchant will no longer be anonymous to SCash. If the Merchant chooses to provide SCash with personal information, it consents to the transfer and storage of that information on SCash servers located in the Republic of Singapore.
SCash may collect and store the following personal information:
email address, physical contact information, date of birth, gender information, and (depending on the service used) sometimes financial information, such as credit card or bank account numbers;
transactional information based on the Merchant's activities in the App (such as buying, selling, bidding, item and content it generates or that relates to its Merchant account);
postage, billing and other information the Merchant provides to purchase or dispatch an item;
community discussions, chats, dispute resolution, correspondence through SCash App, and correspondence sent to us;
other information from the Merchant's interaction with SCash App, services, content and advertising, including computer and connection information, statistics on page views, traffic to and from the Website, ad data, IP address and standard web log information;
additional information SCash asks the Merchant to submit to authenticate itself or if SCash believes the Merchant is violating site policies (for example, SCash may ask the Merchant to send over an ID or bill to verify its address, or to answer additional questions online to help verify its identity or ownership of an item listed);
information from other companies, such as demographic and navigation data; and
other supplemental information from third parties (for example, if the Merchant has an outstanding debt, SCash will generally conduct a credit check by obtaining additional information about the Merchant from a credit bureau, as permitted by law).
We does not sell or rent the Merchant's personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without its explicit consent. SCash may combine the Merchant's information with information it collects from other merchants, and use it to improve and personalize SCash's services, content and advertising. If the Merchant does not wish to receive marketing communications from SCash nor participate in our ad-customization programs, simply indicate its preferences in the SCash App by following the directions provided with the communication or advertisement.
SCash's primary purpose in collecting personal information is to provide the Merchant with a safe, smooth, efficient and customized experience. The Merchant agrees that SCash may use its personal information to:
Provide the services and customer support you request;
Resolve disputes, collect fees, and troubleshoot problems;
Prevent potentially prohibited or illegal activities, and to enforce our User Agreement;
Customize, measure and improve our services, content and advertising;
Tell you about our services and those of our corporate family;
Send you targeted marketing, service updates, and promotional offers; and
Compare information for accuracy, and verify it with third parties.
Disclosure of Merchant's Information
SCash may disclose the Merchant's personal information to respond to legal requirements, enforce its policies, respond to claims that a listing or other content violates the rights of others, or protect anyone's rights, property, or safety. Such information will be disclosed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Sharing of Merchant's Information
SCash may share the Merchant's personal information with:
Third-party service providers that are under contract with SCash: SCash employs other companies and individuals to perform functions on its behalf. Examples include fulfilling orders, delivering packages, sending postal mail and e-mail, removing repetitive information from customer lists, analyzing data, providing marketing assistance, providing search results and links (including paid listings and links), processing credit card payments, investigating frauds and providing customer service. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not use it for other purposes.
Third parties giving promotional offers: Sometimes SCash sends offers to selected groups of merchants on behalf of other businesses. When SCash does this, it does not give that business the Merchant's name and address. If the merchant does not want to receive such offers, please update the communication preferences in the SCash App.
Other third parties to whom the Merchant explicitly asks SCash to send its information to (or about whom the Merchant is otherwise explicitly notified and consent to when using a specific service).
Law enforcement or other governmental officials, in response to a verified request relating to a criminal investigation or alleged illegal activity. In such circumstances, SCash will disclose information relevant to the investigation, such as name, city, postal code, telephone number, email address, User ID history, IP address, fraud complaints, and purchasing and listing history;
Other parties in connection with an investigation of fraud, intellectual property infringement, piracy, or other unlawful activity. As participants in a confidentiality agreement with SCash, it has the sole discretion to conduct necessary or appropriate action in connection with an investigation of fraud, intellectual property infringement, piracy, or other unlawful activity. In such circumstances, SCash will disclose name, street address, city, postal code, country, phone number, email address and company name; and
Other business entities, should SCash plan to merge with or be acquired by that business entity. Should such a combination occur, SCash will require that the new combined entity follow this privacy policy with respect to the Merchant's personal information. The Merchant will receive prior notice should its personal information be used contrary to this policy.
To further clarify, should SCash have reasonable grounds to believe that any user is in breach of any of the terms of this Policy, SCash reserves the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to cooperate fully with governmental authorities, private investigators, all the rightful owner(s) or interest holder(s) and/or injured third parties in the investigation of any potential or ongoing criminal or civil wrongdoing. In addition, SCash may disclose the Merchant's identity and contact information, or such other transaction-related data, if requested by a government or law enforcement body, private investigator, rightful owner or interest holder and/or any injured third party or as a result of a subpoena or other legal action, or if SCash is of the view, at its sole and absolute discretion, that it would be in its best interest to do so. SCash shall not be liable for any damages or results arising from such disclosures, and the Merchant agrees not to bring action or claim against SCash for such disclosures.
Using Information from this App
SCash enables the Merchant to share personal information to complete transactions. When consumers are involved in a transaction, they may have access to each other's name, user ID, email address and other contact and postage information. In all cases, the Merchant must comply with data protection laws, and give consumers a chance to remove themselves from its database and a chance to review what information the Merchant has collected about them.
Merchant agrees to utilize consumer information only for:
fulfillment of the transaction through this SCash App and for purposes related to the transaction;
using services offered through this SCash App (e.g. escrow, postage and fraud complaints); or
other purposes that a consumer expressly choose.
No Spam, Spyware or Spoofing
SCash and its Merchants do not tolerate spam. The Merchant is advised to set the communication preferences in SCash App according its preference. The Merchant is not licensed to add other consumers of the SCash App, even a consumer who has purchased an item from the Merchant, to its mailing list (email or physical mail) without their express consent. To report SCash App-related spam or spoof emails to SCash, please visit the Enquiry Center. The Merchant may not use SCash's communication tools to send spam or otherwise send content that would violate the User Agreement. SCash automatically scans and may manually filter messages to check for spam, viruses, phishing attacks and other malicious activity or illegal or prohibited content, but SCash does not permanently store messages sent through these tools. SCash does not rent or sell these email addresses.
The Merchant's password is the key to its account. Use unique numbers and letters, and do not disclose the password to anyone. If the Merchant does share its password or personal information with others, remember that the Merchant is solely responsible for all actions taken in the name of its account. If the Merchant loses control of its password, it may lose substantial control over its personal information, and may be subject to legally binding actions taken on its behalf. Therefore, if the Merchant's password has been compromised for any reason, it should immediately notify SCash and change its password.
SCash will never ask for the Merchant password by phone or e-mail. If the Merchant receives such an inquiry, please report the incident to the Enquiry Center or the Personal Information Manager.
Accessing, Reviewing and Changing Merchant's Personal Information
The Merchant can review and change most of its personal information by signing in to the App. Generally, SCash will not manually modify the Merchant's personal information because it is very difficult to verify the Merchant's identity remotely. The Merchant must promptly update its personal information if anything has changed or is inaccurate. Once the Merchant makes a public posting, it may not be able to change or remove it. Upon the Merchant's termination request to SCash's customer service, SCash will close the Merchant account and remove its personal information from public view as soon as reasonably possible, based on the Merchant's account activity and in accordance with applicable law. SCash does retain personal information from closed accounts to comply with applicable law, prevent fraud, collect any fees owed, resolve disputes, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigations, enforce its User Agreement, and take other actions otherwise permitted by law.
Merchant information is stored on SCash's servers located in the Republic of Singapore. SCash treats data as an asset that must be protected, and utilize a number of tools (encryption, passwords, physical security, etc.) to protect the Merchant's personal information against unauthorized access and disclosure. However, as the Merchant may be aware, third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions or private communications, and other users may abuse or misuse the Merchant's personal information that they collect from the site. While SCash works very hard to protect the Merchant's privacy, SCash cannot promise, nor should the Merchant expect, that its personal information or private communications will always remain private.
Except as otherwise expressly included in this Policy, this document addresses only the use and disclosure of information SCash collect from the Merchant. If the Merchant disclose its information to others, whether to the buyers or sellers on the SCash App or other sites throughout the Internet, different rules may apply to their use, or disclosure of the information the Merchant discloses to them. SCash does not control the privacy policies of third parties, and the Merchant is subject to the privacy policies of those third parties where applicable. SCash encourages the Merchant to ask questions before it disclose its personal information to others.
The Personal Information Manager is responsible for taking reasonable endeavors to protect user information and preventing unauthorized disclosure. The Personal Information Manager is not responsible for damage or loss of information due to unexpected incident due to hacking or other risks inherent to the network that may occur despite technical safeguards. The Personal Information Manager is not responsible for any dispute arising from the consumers' posts.
If the Merchant has any suggestions or complaints, please may contact SCash by e-mail at support@scashglobal.com.
SCash may amend this Policy at any time by posting the amended terms on its website. All amended terms automatically take effect 14 days after they are initially posted. If questions are not answered online, please write to: SCash Technologies Pte Ltd. Attn: Personal Information Manager, 111 Somerset Road, #08-04 TripleOne Somerset, Singapore 238164 or by e-mail at support@scashglobal.com.
" To further clarify, should SCash have reasonable grounds to believe that any user is in breach of any of the terms of this Policy, SCash reserves the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to cooperate fully with governmental authorities, private investigators, all the rightful owner(s) or interest holder(s) and/or injured third parties in the investigation of any potential or ongoing criminal or civil wrongdoing. In addition, SCash may disclose the Merchant's identity and contact information, or such other transaction-related data, if requested by a government or law enforcement body, private investigator, rightful owner or interest holder and/or any injured third party or as a result of a subpoena or other legal action, or if SCash is of the view, at its sole and absolute discretion, that it would be in its best interest to do so. SCash shall not be liable for any damages or results arising from such disclosures, and the Merchant agrees not to bring action or claim against SCash for such disclosures."
The purpose of this document is to inform the Merchant as to how the SCash App manages, collects, uses, and discloses Personal Data relating to the Merchant. In Singapore, such business activities are subjected to the Personal Data Protection Act (No. 26 of 2012) ("The Act"). SCash conducts its business in compliance with The Act, and has implemented additional measures to protect the Merchant's personal information. Subject to rights at law, the Merchant agrees to be bound by the prevailing terms of the Personal Data Protection Policy as updated from time to time on the SCash website.
In this Personal Data Protection Policy, "Personal Data" refers to any data, whether true or not, about an individual who can be identified from that data, or from that data and other information to which SCash has or likely has access, including data in its records as may be updated from time to time.
The Personal Data that the SCash App may collect from the Merchant will depend on the products, services, and promotions that it uses or subscribes to. Typically, the SCash App will collect Personal Data relating to the Merchant when it:
Registers for SCash services and/or submit any forms relating to any of its products and services
Uses some of SCash's services (e.g. visit its websites and uses its apps)
Signs up for alerts or newsletters
Contacts SCash with enquiries or requests for assistance
Participates in competitions, lucky draws, surveys, or other such events
Is referenced to SCash by business partners or third parties
The Personal Data collected may include information relating to the Merchant's:
Identity: This includes the Merchant's full name, e-mail address, date of birth, phone number, photographs, device ID, IP address, and payment-related information (e.g. bank account details or details of the Merchant's account with a payment service provider such as UnionPay)
Interactions with SCash: This includes recordings of the Merchant's phone calls with SCash, emails sent, and other records of any contact with the Merchant
Account: Details relating to the Merchant's SCash App account
Use of our services: This includes using cookies to track information relating to the Merchant's interaction with the SCash App (e.g. the pages within the SCash App that the Merchant may visit, the time spent on those pages, items and information searched on SCash's website, access time and dates, webpages the Merchant was visiting prior to SCash's website, and information relating to clicks and redirects)
Preferences: This includes details that the Merchant has shared with SCash as to how it would like to be contacted, and the Merchant's preferred products and brands
Apart from collecting the above Personal Data directly from the Merchant or its authorized representatives, the SCash App may also collect Personal Data from third parties (such as our business partners, Google, social media providers, or fraud-prevention agencies), or from publicly available sources.
In addition, the SCash website uses "cookies", which are small data files sent to the internet browser to store and track information about visits to the SCash website. The cookie is used to track some of the information mentioned above relating to the use of the SCash website and services.
Most internet browsers provide the option to turn off the processing of cookies, but this may result in the loss of functionality, restrict the use of a website, and/or delay or affect the way in which it operates. In particular, it would not allow SCash to track transactions with its merchant partners and this would mean that SCash will be unable to credit the Merchant with cashback or otherwise provide the Merchant with the products and services it requested.
Accuracy of Information and Third Party Consent
The Merchant should ensure that all Personal Data submitted to SCash is complete, accurate, true, and correct. Failure to do so may result in SCash's inability to provide the Merchant with the products and services it requested.
Further, when the Merchant provides SCash with any Personal Data relating to a third party (including spouse, children, parents, and/or employees), it represents to SCash that it has obtained the consent of the third party to provide SCash with their Personal Data.
The SCash App ensures that all Personal Data collected will be safely and securely stored and has implemented stringent measures to secure and protect the Merchant's information. These include:
Using a secure, encrypted 128-bit SSL connection on all of SCash's web pages where the Merchant transmits Personal Data. 128-bit SSL encryption is the industry standard and is approximated to take at least one trillion years to crack
Ensuring that Personal Data relating to the Merchant is only stored on servers with proper safeguards to prevent security breaches
Limiting access of information in SCash's systems
Implementing strict verification processes to prevent unauthorized access to Personal Data
Securely destroying the Merchant's personal information when it's no longer needed for business or legal processes
The SCash App does not sell or trade Personal Data collected online with third parties.
SCash may use Personal Data relating to the Merchant to:
Administer the services SCash provides to the Merchant
This would include using Personal Data relating to the Merchant to track its transactions with merchant partners, credit cashback rewards into its SCash App account, and process the necessary payments associated with such transactions. It would also include using Personal Data relating to the Merchant to activate or deactivate services, provide it with additional products, services, and benefits (such as promotions, loyalty programs, or reward programs), and administer (at times in conjunction with our preferred partners) promotional events, contests, competitions, and corporate social responsibility projects.
Enhance the services SCash provides to the Merchant
This would include using Personal Data relating to the Merchant to conduct market research, analysis, and surveys (at times in conjunction with preferred partners) in order to understand the Merchant's preferences, develop new products and services, or personalize or otherwise improve the products and services SCash offers to Merchants. It would also include using Personal Data relating to the Merchant to deliver relevant advertising (such as that involving details of products, services, special offers, and rewards from SCash and its preferred partners), either to Merchants generally, or which SCash has identified may be of interest to the Merchant in particular, to deliver periodic newsletters with prior consent or if otherwise permitted under local laws and regulations, or to promote benefits and offer rewards and promotions that the Merchant qualifies for.
This would include using Personal Data relating to the Merchant to respond to requests and enquires made by the Merchant (or authorized persons), provide it with directory assistance, and provide updates relating to SCash's products, services, or policies.
The would include using Personal Data relating to the Merchant to detect and prevent fraud and other crimes (e.g. by conducting checks against money laundering, terrorism financing and related risks), conducting internal audits, or otherwise meeting legal, regulatory and other requirements (including providing assistance to law enforcement, judicial, and other government agencies, responding to regulatory complaints, making relevant disclosures to regulatory bodies, conducting audit checks, due diligence and investigations, and taking steps which the SCash App considers necessary in the event of a lawsuit or potential lawsuit). It would also include using Personal Data relating to the Merchant for the purposes of security and risk management and to ensure the safety and security of SCash's properties and systems.
SCash will not use Personal Data relating to the Merchant for purposes other than what has been stated, or which is permitted or required under local law and regulations.
SCash will only retain Personal Data relating to the Merchant for only as long as there is a business or legal need.
Sharing of Personal Data
SCash may share Personal Data relating to the Merchant with:
Companies within SCash
The business partners, vendors, agents, and service providers, who SCash works with, to deliver services the Merchant has subscribed to. This would include merchant partners, payment service providers, third party service providers engaged in connection with marketing promotions and services offered by the SCash App or its preferred partners, and third party service providers who provide operational services to the SCash App (such as telecommunications, information technology, payment, printing, billing, payroll, processing, technical services, training, market research, call centre or other services to the SCash App). It also includes our professional advisers such as auditors and lawyers
In the event of an actual or prospective business asset transaction (such as any merger, acquisition or asset sale), any business partner, investor, assignee, or transferee for the purposes of facilitating such a transaction
Relevant regulators, statutory boards or authorities, or law enforcement agencies as required by any laws, rules, guidelines, and regulations or schemes
Personal Data is disclosed to the above only for relevant purposes (please refer to those mentioned in this Policy) or to protect the interests of our customers.
Under exceptional circumstances, the SCash App may also be required to disclose Personal Data relating to the Merchant, where there are grounds to believe that disclosure is necessary to prevent a threat to life or health, or for law enforcement purposes.
In some cases, SCash encrypts, anonymizes, and aggregates the information before sharing it. Anonymizing means stripping the information of personally identifiable features. Aggregating means presenting the information in groups, segments, age groups, etc.
SCash will also ensure that overseas organizations it works with observe strict confidentiality and data protection obligations.
When the Merchant registers as a user on the SCash App, SCash will use Personal Data the Merchant has provided to send promotional e-mails from time to time, so as to provide updates about the latest offers, rewards, deals, products, or services from the SCash App or its preferred partners. The Merchant can unsubscribe from SCash's promotional e-mails at any time through the unsubscribe function within the promotional e-mails.
Updating Personal Data
The Merchant can update its personal information any time by accessing its account on the SCash App. If there is any Personal Data relating to the Merchant that it is unable to update through the SCash App, and that it wishes to make corrections to, it may contact SCash at support@scashglobal.com.
Respecting your Consent and Access to Personal Data
If the Merchant wishes to access the Personal Data that stored with SCash, inquire about the ways in which Personal Data relating to it has been or may have been used or disclosed by SCash App within the past year, or wishes to withdraw its consent to the use of such Personal Data, please contact SCash at support@scashglobal.com. SCash will seek to attend to the Merchant's request as best as it reasonably can.
Kindly note however that SCash may have to charge the Merchant a reasonable administrative fee for retrieving its Personal Data. Please also note that if the Merchant withdraw its consent to the use and/or disclosure of its Personal Data, depending on the nature of its objection, SCash may not be in a position to continue to provide the products or services or perform on any contract with the Merchant. SCash's legal rights and remedies are expressly reserved in such event.
Changes to the Personal Data Protection Policy
SCash reserves the right to modify and update the Personal Data Protection Policy at any time to ensure that it is consistent with industry trends and/or any changes in legal or regulatory requirements. Subject to the rights at law, the Merchant agrees to be bound by the prevailing terms of the Personal Data Protection Policy as updated from time to time on SCash's website. Any changes to this policy will be published on its website.
This Personal Data Protection Policy and the Merchant's use of this SCash App shall be governed in all respects by the laws of Singapore.
If the Merchant has any inquiries, please call the SCash hotline at (+65) 3100 0338 or email us at support@scashglobal.com. Alternatively, enquiries may be made through the Merchant account via the SCash Support Centre.
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Gunelson preserves UW-River Falls history
By Josh Dahlke
Nestled into an office filled with computers, photography equipment and an array of photos, you can find a man who has been a part of UW-River Falls for 30 years.
But don't expect to find Jens Gunelson in his office. As the University photographer, Gunelson has spent much of his time on the move, with a camera in hand, shooting almost anything and everything on campus.
"Jens Gunelson is an amazing photographer," Mark Kinders, director of public affairs, said. "Through his years he has created an extraordinary archive of life at the University that will be legacy for decades to come."
Gunelson grew up in Belview, Minn., where he attended high school. He continued his education at Minnesota State University-Mankato in 1964. He was an English major and art minor, finishing his undergraduate degree in 1968.
Vietnam was just around the corner.
"My draft notice was in the mail, so I joined the army," Gunelson said.
A friend of his had dropped out of school a year prior and joined army intelligence. Gunelson's friend said that there had not been a death in army intelligence since 1964.
"So, that was good enough for me," Gunelson said. "So, I applied for army intelligence and I got in."
For six months, he went to army intelligence school at Fort Holabird, Md., and was then sent to a Vietnamese language school in California for a year.
"I was bad," Gunelson said. "I was one of the worst students there."
But it was in California where his roots as a photographer broke ground.
"It was there that several of my classmates and myself taught ourselves photography in their craft shop," Gunelson said.
After language school, Gunelson was shipped out to Vietnam, where he remained for about nine months. There was not much to do, and passion for the war was just not there, he said. While he was there he spent a lot of time playing volleyball and driving around in a jeep, picking up hitchhikers.
At Ft. Holabird he had about 35 fellow students in his class. Five of them were marines who had already been to Vietnam, while the other 30 were college graduates.
"I don't remember any of them showing any want to be in the service," Gunelson said.
He also said that in this day and age, wars are not necessary, and that they are merely a result of a breakdown in diplomacy.
"I feel very sorry for the people in the military right now," Gunelson said. "They are taking the brunt of the war."
Despite his lack of desire to be in Vietnam, the young man was able to further his skills as a photographer.
There was a dark room on the base, and nobody was doing photography, so he began using the room.
In 1970, American involvement in the Vietnam War was falling apart rapidly, and Gunelson was given the choice of remaining in Vietnam for two months or coming back to the states for five.
"So, I figured why press my luck," Gunelson said.
He came back to the states, and for five months he remained in Peoria, Ill., interviewing people a few days out of the week.
After getting the G.I. Bill, Gunelson resumed his education at Mankato and earned a master's degree in structural media and technology. He was one of few graduate students at the time who worked at the Mankato school newspaper, the Reporter.
Soon after getting his master's degree, Gunelson received a phone call from the wife of Jim Thies, who had been the sports editor for the Reporter. Thies, currently the UWRF assistant public affairs director and sports information director, had begun working at UWRF after graduating.
"I was confident that he could do the job at UWRF since I was familiar with his work at Mankato State," Thies said in an e-mail interview. "And I knew he would be a great fit into this campus community."
"So, I interviewed for it, and [it was] my only interview and my only job," Gunelson said.
Gunelson currently shoots photos for news releases, The Falcon Daily newspaper, a number of sporting events and several other things.
"No one on this campus has been to more commencements, awards ceremonies or other annually recurring activities than has Jens," Kinders said. "Even so, he brings a fresh eye to every event."
Gunelson said he appreciates the storytelling ability that a photograph possesses.
He also takes a lot of staff mug shots in front of a backdrop that stands out soon as you walk in to his office. Every staff member is encouraged to get photos taken for the Web, he said.
Outside of the University and his life as a photographer, Gunelson enjoys working with tools. Included in his handy work is a knack for woodworking. He builds cabinets, furniture and has remodeled his house. Computers are also a favorite of his, and he enjoys putting them together just as much as he likes utilizing them for his work.
"It's been a good time here," Gunelson said. "I've been here thirty years, and I will probably be here 'til I retire."


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The Sandman Saga è una storia di Superman pubblicata nel 1971 in Superman vol. 1 n. 233, n. 234, n. 235, n. 237, n. 238, n. 240, n. 241, e n. 242. Questa fu la prima storia di Superman sotto l'editore Julius Schwartz e la prima storia della Bronze Age di Superman.

Storia

Nel 1971, la DC cercò di rinnovare e snellire l'universo di Superman. Molti di concetti introdotti in questo periodo, come Superman senza poteri, l'Intergang, il Progetto Cadmus, Il Guardiano e Darkseid furono successivamente usati nell'incarnazione post-Crisi di Superman, che comparve per la prima volta in Man of Steel di John Byrne.

Mort Weisinger, editore del fumetto Superman, andò in pensione dopo 30 anni di carriera nella DC alla fine degli anni '70. Prolifico editore, la DC lo rimpiazzò con quattro persone: Mike Sekowsky (Adventure Comics e Supergirl), Murray Boltinoff (Superboy, Action Comics e Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen), E. Nelson Bridwell (Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane), e Julius Schwatrz (World's Finest e Superman). I nuovi editori snellirono il mito di Superman: la kryptonite, le storie immaginarie, Mr. Mxyzptlk, Bizzarro, Krypto, le storie di Jimmy Olsen nei panni di Elastic Lad, le storie delle Reptile Girls di Lois Lane e Titano fu del tutto rimosso e dimenticato.

Dopo una serie di annunci che furono incluse nelle pagine centrali, la DC pubblicò Superman n. 233 nel gennaio 1971. Con la scritta Le Stupefacenti Nuove Avventure sopra il nome Superman, e mostrando il n. "1" che era in realtà parte dello slogan "Number 1 Best-Selling Comics Magazine", portò a credere che il vero titolo del fumetto fosse Le Stupefacenti Nuove Avventure di Superman n. 1. Lo scrittore Denny O'Neil, noto per la sua memorabile carriera nella serie Batman e in Lanterna Verde/Freccia Verde e gli artisti Curt Swan e Murphy Anderson cominciarono la "Sandman Saga" in questo numero. La storia si sarebbe aperta con una situazione archetipica dove uno scienziato cercò di creare un motore alimentato a kryptonite, quando all'improvviso l'esperimento andò storto. Però, a causa di questo "strano incidente", tutta la kryptonite sulla Terra fu trasformata in comunissimo piombo. Seguendo questo sviluppo, Clark Kent fu assegnato al suo nuovo capo, Morgan Edge, come reporter televisivo della WGBS, e O'Neal abbandonò la goffa personalità di Clark Kent.

Durante la storia, O'Neil illustrò un Superman intraprendente nel salvataggio di un'isola abitata da un vulcano in eruzione. Precedentemente, però, una forma di sabbia con le sembianze di Superman si alzò da un cratere per terra. Dato che questo "uomo di sabbia" sembrava avere i poteri di Superman, Superman cominciò a diventare sempre più intelligente man mano che perdeva i suoi poteri. Lo scopo della storia si sarebbe rivelato nel n. 242: la minaccia era scomparsa, ma i poteri di Superman furono diminuiti di un terzo. Niente più viaggi intorno al pianeta o salti improvvisi all'altro capo dell'universo, il piano era di riportare Superman alle sue radici Golden Age. Superman adesso era più snello, in qualche modo più saggio, e sicuramente molto più umano. Questa fu la "nuova" incarnazione di Schwartz e O'Neil.

Risultato

Dopo la conclusione della storia, la DC tirò la spina a questa "nuova" incarnazione, e Cary Bates giunse con il nuovo n. 243. Fu considerato che la DC era in competizione con il proprio passato, e seguì il consiglio dei fan che erano più interessati ai conflitti cosmici. Mentre il "nuovo" Superman saltava fuori di quando in quando, la visione di O'Neil di Superman scomparve dopo il numero finale di "Sandman Saga". Nel 1992, Walt Simonson scrisse e disegnò una versione post-Crisi della Sandman Saga in Superman Special.

Raccolta

Nel 2009, la storia fu raccolta come parte della DC Comics Classic Library con il titolo Superman: Kryptonite Nevermore.

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+One brother initiated a conversation on the sidelines of his child's sporting event with a Christian leader whose child was also involved. Many months and many conversations later, this brother has become a prayer partner to this hurting Christian leader who has been going through a challenging yet exciting transition into a new ministry!
+An others-centered sister has spent the last several months forming a long-distance relationship with a missionary wife who has gone through an intense time of grieving. This sister, who has also personally faced a similar loss in the past, has provided a special gift to this dear missionary...an opportunity for her to share her heart with someone who understands but is a safe haven because she is not on the missionary's leadership team.
+A youth pastor maturely chose to lead his youth group on a "behind the scenes-type" of ministry week rather than create a "big splash" in the inner-city. He focused his team's time and serving energy on a young couple who has recently married and begun a ministry in an urban area. This young couple was deeply impacted, as were the students on the team as they experienced the joy of serving those who serve!
And yes, this is where you can feel free to add an example of someone you have "caught being a servant" of those who serve...and like me, you can keep their identity anonymous!


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California man imprisoned in Iran is blocked from legal counsel as health worsens, daughter says
The 66-year-old man has been detained by the Iranian government since July 2020
Benjamin Weinthal
A State Department spokesperson expressed disgust this week with the Islamic Republic of Iran's refusal to release the imprisoned California resident Jamshid Sharmahd, who is being held in Iran as his health condition worsens and without legal counsel.
"We will work with our allies, many of which have citizens currently detained by Iran, to seek their citizens' release and stand up to the disgraceful practice of using unjust detentions of foreign citizens as a political tool," a State Department spokesperson told Fox News on Tuesday.
The clerical regime of Iran detained the 66-year-old Sharmahd in July 2020 while he was staying at the Premier Inn Dubai International Airport Hotel. Sharmahd's Parkinson's disease and diabetes have since worsened, according to his daughter.
Iranian state TV aired video footage in August 2020 of him appearing to confess, while blindfolded, to a 2008 terrorist attack in Shiraz, Iran, that left 14 dead and more than 200 injured.
Gazelle Sharmahd, the software engineer's daughter, told Fox News that after the abduction, Iranian regime "propaganda outlets" broadcasted a "forced confession" in which her father "admitted to a crime that he did not commit."
The regime frequently tortures political prisoners, for example the champion wrestler Navid Afkari, who it subsequently executed, to secure coerced confessions.
Gazelle said her father has rejected his Iranian regime-appointed lawyer.
"Nothing they are doing is legal," she continued. "We want our father to be released. He was kidnapped. They have to let our lawyer and embassy see him. He is not a dual-national."
Regime authorities contend Sharmahd, who left Iran at age 14 for Germany, is an Iranian citizen. Sharmahd has lived in California since 2003 and holds German citizenship.
Gazelle said her family is "very worried" because her father has been in "solitary confinement for 10 months, which is inhumane, especially for someone who is 66 with Parkinson's."
She gave birth to a girl on Dec. 31, 2020, and said the situation is "killing us" because her father is "not going to see her." The baby, Jamshid's first grandchild, is named Kiana ("elements of nature," i.e.: earth, wind, fire, etc., in Persian).
The Islamic Republic accused Sharmahd of membership in the exiled pro-secular monarchy group Tondar, which seeks the overthrow of the radical Islamic state founded by Ruhollah Khomeini in 1979. Tondar means "thunder" in Persian.
Gazelle said paid agents of the Islamic Republic sought to assassinate her father in California in 2009 because of his opposition activities, including his radio talk show.
The 2009 assassination plot garnered widespread media attention, and resulted in the conviction of Mohammad Sadeghnia, who arranged the planned murder, according to the Wall Street Journal.
When asked about the German government's efforts to secure Sharmahd's release, the foreign ministry in Berlin told Fox News, "The federal government has repeatedly advocated for German prisoners in Iran and will continue to do so. In this context, we will continue to strive for consular access to the person concerned. As a rule, however, Iran does not grant consular access to prisoners who also have Iranian citizenship."
The ministry added that "for reasons of privacy protection, we cannot provide any further information on individual consular cases."
Critics argue that Germany's largely pro-Iranian regime policies have not helped political prisoners.
"The German government should understand the basic duty to its citizens is to secure release of German nationals being held hostage by the despotic Iranian regime, as in the case of Jamshid Sharmahd. Germany is a key participant in the Vienna [nuclear] talks and has the opportunity to demand hostage release from the Iranians, as does the U.S. In reality, Western powers should have demanded release of their hostages before even being willing to sit down for negotiations with the Islamic Republic in Iran," Ellie Cohanim, the former U.S. deputy special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism and who was born in Iran, told Fox News.
The Vienna talks are being held between Iran's regime and world powers, with the aim to bring the U.S. and Tehran back into the highly controversial nuclear deal that is supposed to restrict Iran's nuclear program in exchange for economic sanctions relief.
Germany stands to benefit from expanded trade with Tehran. Berlin has remained Iran's most important European business partner for decades. Chancellor Angela Merkel's government has not objected to the sale of German dual use technology (military and civilian) to Iranian businesses that has been used in Iranian chemical missiles against Syrians.
When asked whether the German government agrees with the U.S. State Department that the detention of Sharmahd constitutes a "disgraceful practice of using unjust detentions of foreign citizens as a political tool," the foreign ministry in Berlin said it does not comment on the statements of other governments.
Gazelle Sharmahd expressed disappointment with the German responses, saying, "It is your [the German government's] obligation to defend your citizens." She welcomed the U.S. statement as "great" because the American government is prepared to "back up" its allies. She added, however, that the State Department has not reached out to her.
Lisa Daftari, an Iranian-American journalist and foreign policy expert, told Fox News that the world powers involved in the atomic talks in Austria "should have demanded that all Western hostages be freed before heading to Vienna. Leaders from the U.S. and Germany cannot comfortably sit at the negotiating table with the Iranian regime knowing that Jamshid Sharmahd and many others like him are sitting in jail, being used as hostages and symbolic pawns in the mullahs' political power plays."
She continued, "In the name of solely focusing on Iran's nuclear program, the West has allowed Iran to continue getting away with its reprehensible human rights abuses against its own people as well as its hostages and likewise, remain the world's greatest sponsor of terror with no retribution."
Jason M. Brodsky, senior Middle East analyst at Iran International, a London-based news organization, told Fox News, "It's the responsibility of the U.S. and Europe to prioritize these cases. I was disappointed not to see any mention of this malign practice in the U.S.-EU statement, following the Brussels [NATO] Summit. It was solely focused on the nuclear deal, and this sends the wrong message to Tehran."
The detainment of Sharmahd revealed once again the Iranian regime's long-standing practice of targeting dissidents active outside the country, including the journalist Ruhollah Zam, who was abducted in 2019 and executed by the regime in 2020.
The Iranian human rights expert Roya Boroumand, who is the co-founder of the Washington-based Abdorrahman Boroumand Center, told Fox News, "Obviously this abduction, that of Zam, and the disappearance of [Frood] Fouladvand before him and the more recent assassinations outside Iran shed light on a dangerous situation and it is urgent for democracies to be more vocal.
"Not only to convey serious concern to Iranian leaders about Jamshid Sharmahd who is at serious risk of execution without due process, the same fate as five alleged members of his organization, but because impunity for abductions can only lead to more abductions of Iranians and non-Iranians," she continued.
While Germany's government faces accusations of passivity regarding Sharmahd's dire plight, some opposition parties in the Bundestag are raising their voices. The office of the Free Democratic Party Bundestag deputy Bijan Djir-Sarai has been contact with Gazelle and is preparing an application to open an official inquiry about human rights in the Islamic Republic that includes her father's case.
A German Green party motion in September 2020 cited Sharmahd in the context of demanding that Iran's regime comply with international human rights norms: "The German-Iranian Jamshid Shahrmahd, who lives in the USA, was kidnapped from Dubai by the Iranian secret service, according to statements by his family, and forced into Iranian custody under torture," the motion notes.
Fox News sent press queries to the governments of Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, but no response was received by press time.
Benjamin Weinthal reports on human rights in the Middle East and is a fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Follow him on Twitter @BenWeinthal. FDD is a nonpartisan think tank focused on foreign policy and national security issues.
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NNPC in Talks with Investors for R&D, Shipping Businesses
Chineme Okafor in Abuja
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is in talks with American and Chinese investors interested in working to grow the corporation's business interests in the non-core oil sectors of its operations.
The corporation, which disclosed this in a statement, added that so far, it has identified potential investors to collaborate with in expanding its research and development (R&D), health, shipping and telecommunications business interests.
These investors, it noted are Americans and Chinese.
According to the corporation, the collaboration was necessary following the volatility in crude oil prices in the international market.
NNPC explained that it would look to its non-core oil sector to stay afloat, adding that it has specifically established contacts with some Chinese investors to partner in its R&D venture.
The statement quoted the Chief Operating Officer in charge of Ventures at the corporation, Dr. Babatunde Adeniran to have said this at the recent 10th edition of the Annual sub-Saharan Africa Oil and Gas Conference in Houston, Texas, where he affirmed that response from the Chinese prospects had been favourable.
Adeniran, the statement noted, said the NNPC had also extended it dragnet to American investors who he affirmed were interested in working with the corporation on R&D.
He said there had been low investment in R&D in the industry in sub-Sahara Africa, thus necessitating NNPC's commitment to key in to maximise available opportunity in the sub-sector and region.
Adeniran, further outlined in the statement which was signed by NNPC's Group General Manager, Public Affairs, Mr. Ndu Ughamadu, other non-core oil and gas sectors that are of interest to NNPC to include healthcare, shipping and telecommunications.
On health, he stated that NNPC has 52 clinics across Nigeria, indicating it perhaps has the largest healthcare investment owned by a single business entity in Nigeria.
"NNPC Medical is already talking to top class medical centres across the world for partnership. Billions of dollars went into medical tourism in Nigeria yearly. NNPC is poised to take advantage of the gaps in the healthcare delivery in Nigeria," said Adeniran.
In a similar development, the corporation also disclosed that it has received about 34 bids submitted by different companies for the digitisation of all of its legacy documents domiciled in its corporate headquarters.
It explained that the bid opening exercise was conducted in the full glare of representatives of the bidding companies and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Abuja.
Quoting its Group General Manager, Information and Technology Division (ITD), Mr. Danladi Inuwa, at the bid opening, the corporation said the exercise was geared towards having electronic copies of all NNPC documents in line with global best practices.
"I am happy that there is much show of interest in this process. The process is going to be transparent from the beginning to the end and we want the best yield in terms of value addition and best services and this was why the bid tender was extended to twelve (12) weeks," Inuwa who was represented by represented by General Manager Applications, Mr. Kunle Osobu.
The statement also quoted the General Manager, Supply Chain Management (SCM) of NNPC, Mrs. Sophia Mbakwe, as saying that the corporation would seek to engage the services of reputable organisations that would digitise its legacy documents.
Mbakwe stated that the process would be transparent, in line with the corporation's bid to reposition its business activities as an accountable organisation.
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MR AMITABH BACHCHAN PLEDGES MONEY TO INDIAN ARMY MARTYR'S WIDOWS AND FARMERS OF INDIA
Superstar Amitabh Bachchan who is known to be at the forefront of admirable causes and charitable initiatives which have actually witnessed successes and real life application in their respective practices (Polio, Tuberculosis, Swach Bharat), has reportedly pledged a considerable sum towards the welfare of Indian Army martyrs' widows and the upliftment of farmers in our country.
A close and accurate source to the star, has said that the actor has set aside a sum of Rs 2 Crore ( 1 Crore for the Martyrs families and 1 Crore for the farmers repayment of loans ) that will go towards the betterment and care of Indian army widows and their families, and towards uplifting our struggling farmers in India. We hear that he has even in his personal capacity set up a team to list and locate authentic organisations that will ensure the money flows to the right people.
The source also said that this initiative led by India's superstar should hopefully provoke others into action as well, as many reports often portray the pitiful conditions faced by the families of our Jawans who bravely give their life for the country, and our farmers current tragic situation: two components that have made India proud, and should not be neglected.
It may be noted that in the past too he has contributed towards repayment of farmer loans in Andhra Pradesh and in Vidarbha, thereby saving several farmers from taking extreme steps.
He has been known to shy away from any such news announcements and its publicity, personally.
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There are tens of thousands of jobs in racing. Would you like one?
The spectrum of racing jobs is great. We know where it ends: center stage at the Waldorf. But, where does it begin? A racing job, by extension, can include any position that is represented by the cars and teams we watch weekly.
If that seems like a stretch, you've never spoken with anyone who sees themselves as part of the team while selling boats at Bass Pro Shops. Others fanatically support a team of their dealership's car make. For them it's win on Sunday, smile on Monday. Bragging rights are great. Being part of the group, even in a distant association adds a tremendous amount of enjoyment to racing.
If you'd like racing to be a more than a weekend ritual, there are many positions to consider for a career. Best of all, the competitive nature of racing extends beyond the track. So, each full-time employee in racing is the best available for what they do. If you can demonstrate that you're a better crewmember, public relations person, driver, manufacturer representative, or – ahem – writer, a career can be yours.
How, though, do you get that chance to demonstrate you're the best candidate?
There's an old saying: You can't get a job without experience and you can't get experience without a job. That doesn't apply in racing.
You can get experience for a motorsports job without having a full-time one, but there's a catch: you get the experience for a full-time job by doing a part-time job for part-time or no pay. If you're not willing to do that, for as long as it takes, then maybe you don't have what it takes to perform for a full-time job because racing will challenge you like few other professions. You have to want it for reasons beyond the excitement of drawing a paycheck from something that others pay to watch.
Maine transplant Steve Letarte started as a 15-year-old floor-sweeper at Hendrick Motorsports. Now Jeff Gordon refers to him as crew chief. Your life's circumstances may prevent that type of effort for a goal that's anything but guaranteed.
You can accelerate those opportunities with the relatively new college-type school curriculums that prepare you for a career in racing. And, many are from accredited colleges and universities so employers know the graduates are well qualified.
Teams and/or businesses are looking for a candidate that has the determination to do the job once the excitement of a motorsports career wears off. Graduation proves that you're ably prepared for both.
Driving schools have existed for years. They do a great job of identifying the fundamental mistakes that go beyond style of an individual driver and focus on the undeniable areas for improvement. While they can't teach a driver how to win, or more importantly how to be a winner, they are exceptional in helping racers, just look at their graduates list: many look like the finishing order from the most recent Sprint Cup race.
Like racing, however, schools go beyond the driver. You can learn the particular area that interests you the most since full-time crewmembers are highly specialized. Years ago, everyone did it all. Doug Richert, crew chief for Dale Earnhardt's first Sprint Cup championship in 1980 remembers driving the hauler, building the motors, doing the setup, and making the calls from the pits. These days, schools are as specialized as the jobs to be done. Engine builders, chassis specialists, fabricators, and those guys who go over the wall on pit stops are all required for a winning team.
If you know you want wrenches as part of your day, but aren't sure what particular line of work is best-suited to you, visit the schools, their websites, a local race team, or other venue to be exposed to the various job skills that are needed.
Keep in mind, however, that dedication of time and effort of team members has not changed. It's easy to overlook the day-to-day requirements of a Monday through Friday job when all you see is the weekend work, but those weekends that require crewmembers are approaching 40 per year. Are you working that type of schedule now? Can you do it? Can your family tolerate it? Some jobs, including those in the shop, don't require travel. But if your dream is to be part of the race team and wear that uniform, maybe get a little tv time, keep in mind that those guys we see doing so, have made tremendous sacrifice to be there.
A plethora of office, managerial, and public- and sponsor-relations jobs have been created since the time racing became big business.
While it may seem incredibly appealing to spend nearly every waking hour with your favorite driver, there are challenging aspects to the role of public relations person. Consider that you may not end up with your favorite driver (the first indication that your motivation for the position has to be about providing news and information about a race driver, even if that's not your favorite one). And, you may work for the team, not the driver (some guys have two: a personal assistant that they've hired and a media relations person provided by the team). What happens if you work for the team and they switch drivers? Are you ready to start working with the new guy?
No matter which driver you work with, it's a challenge. The demands and requests for every driver's time are overwhelming. And even though your driver has done more than anyone could reasonably request, there is a limit, even if it's a guy who is motivated to meet the press, the sponsors, or a charity group. Guess who gets to explain to everyone who, 'just wants a minute' that he won't be available?
A career in racing can be incredibly rewarding, provided what you see as a reward is something that racing jobs can provide and that you're willing to do the job. Are you the best available for what you'd like to do? Consider a school and make it happen.
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On Friday, Harvard University's most influential and prestigious student-organization is set to honor the founder of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), an organization that has funded terrorist activities, and has ties to Hamas.
An online petition that has over 500 signatures clearly outlines the concerns that some people have with Awad, including the fact that he and the organization he had created were named as unindicted co-conspirators in the 2007 Holy Land Foundation's terror-financing case. Five of the Holy Land Foundation executives were found guilty of funneling several millions of dollars to the terror group named Hamas.
Awad also had explicitly stated his support for the "Hamas movement" during a speech he gave in 1994, as per the petitioners.
Prior to founding CAIR, Awad had worked as the public relations director for the Islamic Association of Palestine, which the petition notes was directly linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.
"While CAIR presents itself as a civil rights organization defending Muslims from discrimination, Awad's organization has been criticized by many Muslims for claiming to speak in their name," the petitioners wrote, citing a Gallup poll that had showed fewer than 15% of Muslims think of CAIR as their voice.
Zainab Al-Suwaij, the cofounder and executive director of the American Islamic Congress, had said she was surprised that a liberal university would give such an honor to an organization with CAIR's history of ties with radical Islamism.
"Especially considering the moment we are in right now, where we are all concerned with violent extremism and radicalization, in particular that of radical Islam," said Al-Suwaij.
Al-Suwaij said she had doubted any malice on the part of those who had decided to applaud Awad, chalking it up to a point of ignorance.
"But they had to educate themselves about the history of who they are dealing with," she said.
Al-Suwaij believes that her organization, which was founded in the aftermath of 9/11 following what she described as disappointment with her community's "very defensive response," is more accurate representative of the average American-Muslim than CAIR.
A CAIR spokesperson never responded to the request made for comments.
Hillel International, one of the world's biggest Jewish campus organizations, also sent a letter to Harvard President Drew Faust on Friday, while urging her "to do whatever possible to reverse or speak out against" the PBHA decision, and for the student groups to rescind the award.
"To honor Mr. Awad with such a prestigious award validates and glorifies his extremist views and actions, and provides him a prestigious forum to further his harmful oratory," the letter read, signed by Hillel International president and CEO Eric Fingerhut.
Steinberg further wrote that while he has "strong distaste for McCarthyism, slander, and conspiracy theories," he still believes in this instance that the complaints of Awad's detractors are fully justified.


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Saratoga Orchestra
Music Director / Conductor - Anna Edwards
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The Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island is a professional orchestra whose mission is to entertain, educate, and enrich the Whidbey Island community through music.
OUR OBJECTIVES and VALUES are:
to present a unique and varied musical repertoire, and to perform in a professional manner with the highest standard of artistic integrity;
to enhance the awareness and reputation of Whidbey Island as a cultural destination;
to collaborate with other artistic disciplines to augment and enhance the concert experience; and
to foster and mentor exceptional local music students in study and performance.
Saratoga Orchestra is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization, not only as a priority but as a core value.
We will strive to:
Feature performers, composers and leadership who embody and bring forward the diversity and richness of our musical community;
Treat all who engage with this organization with respect, peace, equality, and kindness; and
Celebrate and promote the lives and music of a wide and diverse spectrum of people to include race, gender, gender identity, creed, age, color, and sexual orientation.
Saratoga Orchestra acknowledges we live and create on the ancestral land of the Coast Salish and Lower Skagit people which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Tulalip, Snohomish, Swinomish, the Suquamish, and Stillaguamish Tribal nations.
We honor the inhabitants of the island of Tscha-kole-chy and its pre-colonial history.
For more information, please visit: https://southwhidbeyhistory.org/special-topics/the-native-peoples/
SARATOGA ORCHESTRA of Whidbey Island, was formed as an expansion of the Saratoga Chamber Players founded by Whidbey Island's legendary violinist and arts supporter, Michael Nutt. Previously known as Saratoga Chamber Orchestra, the name is derived from the beautiful Saratoga Passage that flanks the east side of Whidbey Island and the stand of trees known as the Saratoga Woods. In 2007, Legh W. Burns, Music Director Emeritus, began a regular concert series performing throughout the island for Whidbey audiences. Anna Edwards has led the orchestra as Music Director since 2015, and has brought national attention to the ensemble for its innovative programming, especially championing women composers.
Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island receives National Recognition
Saratoga Orchestra, under the musical direction of Anna Edwards, was recently awarded a third place prize in the Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the Performance of American Music in the Professional Orchestra Division. Focused exclusively on works by American composers from any period and in any style, the contest not only judges performances and recording quality, but in the case of new or unfamiliar works, the music itself.
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IN MEMORIAM - LEGH W. BURNS
MUSIC DIRECTOR / CONDUCTOR EMERITUS
Legh W. Burns was the founding Music Director and Conductor of THE SARATOGA ORCHESTRA. He was bestowed the title of Professor Emeritus from the University of Oklahoma School of Music. A former first trumpet with the United States Air Force Band in Washington D.C., he founded and conducted the Washington Chamber Ensemble. Additionally, Mr. Burns taught at Springfield (IL) Junior College and the University of Denver, where he founded the National Trumpet Symposium and was founder and conductor of the Festival Chamber Orchestra of Denver.
Legh graduated from The University of Miami (FL) earning a Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance. He studied with conductors and musicians, Pierre Monteux, Herbert Blomstedt, Richard Lert and Renee Longy.
Legh was very interested in the development of young musicians, having founded and conducted the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra and the Oklahoma Youth Symphonies and founding The Guy Fraser Harrison Academy for the Performing Arts. Youth orchestras under his direction toured in thirteen foreign countries, including a concert tour of The People's Republic of China in 1981. For this, he was awarded the Music in Education Award by the Governor of Oklahoma.
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