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Experimental study of hyperspectral responses of plants grown on mud pit soil
Author(s): Anthony Credoz; Rémy Hédacq; Christophe Barreau; Dominique Dubucq
On-shore, hyperspectral imagery is currently used to detect and measure remotely oil spill extension for environmental purpose and hydrocarbon seepage for petroleum exploration. In this study, variations of hyperspectral signatures of vegetal species have been analyzed at the laboratory scale to detect indirectly the potential impacts on the plants of crude oil seepage and spills in the soil. Experimental study has been performed under greenhouse to simulate the exposure of two species of plants to a co-contamination of hydrocarbons and heavy metals contained in sludge from mud pit. Maize and bramble have been selected for this study since they are cultivated and spontaneous species respectively located in the region of interest. Five levels of exposure were performed over a period of 100 days. Reflectance evolution of each plant was measured with a spectroradiometer from 350 nm to 2500 nm with a dedicated leaf clip. Net morphological impacts were observed for maize with a global reduction of plants and leaves sizes correlated to the level of cocontamination. Hyperspectral measurement on maize revealed a higher reflectance in the absorption wavelength of water at 1450 and 1900 nm due to contamination and water stress. Reflectance in the visible increased at 600 nm (red interval) for bramble plants exposed to co-contamination. Then, the level of reflectance in the NIR decreased between 700 and 800 nm (red-edge) and absorption of water also decreased at 1450 and 1900 nm as described previously for the maize.
Proc. SPIE 10005, Earth Resources and Environmental Remote Sensing/GIS Applications VII, 100051E (18 October 2016); doi: 10.1117/12.2239606
Anthony Credoz, TOTAL S.A. (France)
Pôle d'Etudes et de Recherche de Lacq (France)
Rémy Hédacq, TOTAL S.A. (France)
Christophe Barreau, TOTAL S.A. (France)
Dominique Dubucq, TOTAL S.A. (France)
Pôle d'Etudes et de Recherche (France)
Earth Resources and Environmental Remote Sensing/GIS Applications VII
Ulrich Michel; Karsten Schulz; Manfred Ehlers; Konstantinos G. Nikolakopoulos; Daniel Civco, Editor(s)


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Venom – Film Review
4 October 2018 by Peter Gray Leave a Comment
The road as of late for Venom hasn't been the smoothest to travel. The trailer failed to live up to the expectations of salivating fans, and those hoping it would follow in the footsteps of Deadpool and Logan by embracing its more adult classification were bitterly disappointed when it was announced the film would be catering to a more general audience.
So now that it's here, where does one stand? Feeling like a product ripped straight from the cinematic scene of 2004, Venom is immensely flawed, packed full of cheese and occasionally hokey effects, and far removed from any of the grandeur achieved within the Marvel Universe…but that doesn't mean it isn't fun.
After an uninspired turn from Topher Grace in the much maligned Spider-Man 3 (2007) the character of Venom hardly left an impression, so it's safe to say that an actor of Tom Hardy's ilk feels like a vast casting improvement. Re-imagining Venom as more an anti-hero as opposed to a straight villain, director Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland) and screenwriters Jeff Pinkner (The Dark Tower), Scott Rosenberg (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) and Kelly Marcel (Fifty Shades of Grey) have fun letting the reins loose on the character's more playful nature, which in turn allows Hardy to completely unhinge and run the performance far from the grounds of reality.
Prior to Venom taking front and centre, it's reporter Eddie Brock (Hardy) that the film focuses on, showcasing his will to break any news story regardless of the consequences. His latest target is smarmy Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed), a millionaire doctor of sorts who is planning space travel and has been involved in a series of mysterious deaths due to his questionable experiments. Drake's been successful in spinning positive PR for himself but Brock isn't buying it, and when he learns about wrongful death claims he intends to corner Drake in a bid to evoke an admission. Losing his job and his fiancee (Michelle Williams) as a result of the unauthorised interview, Brock's life begins to spiral out of control, but after being approached by a whistleblower working for Drake, Dr. Dora Skirth (Jenny Slate), he comes into close contact with a Symbiote that's been brewing in Drake's laboratory, essentially transforming him into an alien-like form who is near-invincible and has a thirst for eating humans. Sounds delightful, right?
The dark, more violent tone that was expected of the film in its initial stages is evident throughout some of the story beats – namely Venom's lust for eating human flesh and Drake's relentless experiments on the homeless – and whilst it's violent in nature, there's next to no actual blood shed on screen, and the eventual jokey tone the film adopts leaves Venom to play out like an over-the-top creature feature that embraces its sense of humour. This isn't masterful storytelling, but it would appear the film is aware of itself (or I'd like to believe it is) and is enjoying its ridiculous mentality. There's a messy, 1980's vibe about the film that will undoubtedly irk a lot of devoted comic fans, but for the uninitiated and those who have lowered their expectations, Venom could very well entertain with its nonsensical temperament and surprising comedic tone.
Though far removed from even the more middle-ground Marvel titles (Iron Man 2 and Thor: The Dark World for example) Venom still holds as passable entertainment value, even if for nothing else than being inexplicably fascinating due to its uneven mentality of an R rated story watered down with tween-friendly shtick. Hardy is having an absolute ball, and the mental unbalance he displays throughout could very well be worth admission alone. This won't convert comic book film naysayers, nor please the faithful masses, but when most productions within the comic realms are taking themselves seriously, it's difficult to not be a little charmed by a title that seems to just not care about its perception.
About Venom
Journalist Eddie Brock is trying to take down Carlton Drake, the notorious and brilliant founder of the Life Foundation. While investigating one of Drake's experiments, Eddie's body merges with the alien Venom — leaving him with superhuman strength and power. Twisted, dark and fueled by rage, Venom tries to control the new and dangerous abilities that Eddie finds so intoxicating.
Venom (M) is screening in Australian theatres from October 4th 2018.
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Two bedroom, One bathroom apartment with pool.
This beautifull apartment has been newly furnished throughout. Located in the in the luxurious Sea Temple resort with its beautiful tropical gardens and magnificent pool that rambles through the centre of the resort to poolside bars & restaurant.
The apartment is private and located on the ground floor away from the busy centre of the resort alowing you to escape the crowds & relax around you own private pool & gardens.
The outlook is tranquil and calming looking out to the topical rainforest hills across the the beautiful rolling grounds of the links Golf course.
With two well sized bedrooms one with a queen size bed & the other having two king singles that can be turned in to a king, allows for a family or two couples, the bathroom is spacious and well equipped as is the kitchen that is fitted with all modern appliances.
The open plan design flows through from the kitchen to the dinning & living areas where you can relax in the fully air conditioned apartment or slide the two large glass doors back to the fully coverd outdoor area that leads to the pool allowing allowing you to enjoy the barmy tropical nights in comfort.
Outside to the right of the pool is an undercover outdoor lfresco entertaining area with dinning table and Weber BBQ allowing you to fully enjoy the tropical lifestyle.
The Resort is just 100 metres walking distance to the the palm fringed "Four Mile Beach" with direct access from the resort. The iconic "Beach Shack" restaurant is around the corner with "OTZ Cafe/Deli" & "Four Mile Seafood" just up from there. This is truely a place to relax & find your Sanctuary and enjoy the Sunsets @ Sea Temple.


List of diseases and details about each disease, from symptoms to prevention to facts.
The Drug Enforcement Bureau is one of the largest sections of the County Attorney's Office, handling the vast majority of cases that involve the sale, production or transport of drugs in Maricopa County.
The dust compliance division is responsible for ensuring that facilities are in compliance with applicable regulations and permit conditions, conducting inspections of various types of facilities, including construction sites and vacant lots for dust control.
he Flood Control District of Maricopa County provides regional flood hazard identification, regulation, remediation, and education to Maricopa County residents so that they can reduce the risk of injury, death, and property damage from flooding, while still enjoying the natural and beneficial values served by floodplains.
Fraud and Identity Theft Created in 2004, the Fraud & Identity Theft Enforcement (FITE) Bureau prosecutes a broad range of fraud offenses, including complex white collar financial crimes, Medicare and Social Security fraud, employee embezzlement, counterfeit merchandise, elder financial exploitation and trafficking in stolen identities.


The winner of the Powerball lottery can take the money either as an annuity or a lump sum.
The Powerball lottery jackpot has reached $700 million, the second-highest jackpot in US history.
If there's a winner or winners in Wednesday's drawing, they will be given a choice of how to take the money: as an annuity or as a lump sum.
Choosing the annuity option distributes the jackpot over 30 payments, which increase by 5% each year to keep up with the cost of living.
The lump sum means taking the entire cash value at once, but there's a catch: The lump sum is less than the value of the total jackpot. For Wednesday's drawing, the lump sum would be $443.3 million.
Either is a staggering amount of money.
But winning can quickly turn into a nightmare if you mismanage your jackpot, which past winners have been known to do. To avoid that fate, most people would do better to choose the annuity rather than the lump sum.
Unless you're supremely good with money and already have a team of advisers who have proved themselves over time, the annuity is the more cautious choice. Even Mark Cuban agrees.
Taking the annuity offers a degree of protection against blowing all your money in a short time — or being taken advantage of by a wayward financial adviser, family member, or friend.
As a certified financial planner, I have to admit I didn't buy a lottery ticket — the odds just aren't good enough for my money, or anyone's for that matter. But if I did, and if I happened to get lucky, my choice would be different. I would take the lump sum. But I wouldn't recommend that to just anyone.
Mathematically speaking, taking the lump sum offers a greater potential for increasing your wealth, as the chart below shows. But money is way more than math. From an emotional and risk-management perspective, most people will have better long-term success in sustaining their newfound wealth by stretching out the winnings over time.
This chart shows what happens when you invest your winnings. For the lump sum (green lines) you invest all of the winnings at once. For the annuity (red lines), you invest the annual post-tax winnings once you receive them each year.
Whether you take the annuity or the lump sum, if you win Wednesday's Powerball jackpot, you could be financially set for life. And either way, you could increase your account balance through smart investments and financial planning. You'll also pay a lot of taxes, no matter which option you choose.
Ultimately, the decision to take the lump sum or the annuity comes down to how well you know yourself and trust the people around you. It's the first of many choices you'll have to make with your windfall.
As with all financial decisions, especially one of this magnitude, there's no rush. Don't be afraid to sleep on it. Take a breath. Take it in. And take your time making your choice.


AHHH! I have been DYING to share these images of sweet Adam! I wasn't allowed to share originally because mom and dad had family they wanted to show first as a surprise, but I'm so excited that I finally can now! Mr. Adam, with his ADORABLE hairdo, not only went camping, as I showed in his sneak peeks, but also fishing, on a milk and Oreo binge, and did some Crossfit! No wonder he was tired and sleepy!
He is just so precious and I loved all the pictures- like those in the magazines! If I were you, I would make a calendar with one of these pictures in every month. I do it with my kids and I love having all those years worth of family pictures printed in an 8x10 aprox. size paper.
Thanks for sharing them with me. Adam was a great model to pose for these photo session! I can't believe the photographer managed to put him in all those cute poses. I could have never done the same with my boys who were crying all the time.
He is so precious ! What a sweet little smile! He has brought so much happiness into all your lives! Adorable!


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Jailbreak Roku to stream and watch the programs that you like. All you need to do is find out the best software to use with your streaming device.
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This $80 million facility was completed in 2014, and houses the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, as well as the Adventure Bay Family Water Park. The 15,000 m² facility includes a 71.5 m competitive pool tank with two movable bulkheads, a movable floor and a 10 m dive tower, as well as seating for over 900 spectators and 600 competitors. The 4,200 m² Water Park includes an adventure river, double flow rider, wave pool, area for younger children, an activity pool, and a dozen water slides. The facility also includes 600 m² of fitness space and a gymnasium, as well as administration and office areas. Mechanical systems for the pools include automatic water treatment, disinfection, and heating and cooling capabilities, to maintain precise, adjustable water conditions.


As a proud Brit the Olympics back in 2012 inspired me in so many ways. First I thought the running track may have been my calling. Two miles later I found out it wasn't. Then I wanted to give rowing a go. It turns out that you probably need arm muscles to be good on the water. In my darkest and most sobering moment I then tried out cycling, and whilst I was never likely to win a gold medal in the sport I found myself enjoying it more and more and that is when I came across the Schwinn 270 recumbent exercise bike. I'll be taking you through the ins and out of this very useful piece of fitness equipment, so listen up!
What are the feature it has?
Now this bike can only be used as a piece of training equipment or for fitness purposes and it is no substitute for the track, but it still has an awful lot of very useful features included with it. The dual track two LCD displays allow you to monitor up to 13 different displays, so you won't miss out on any of your stats whilst cycling. The Scwinn 270 also has connect goal tracking with data export to keep you up to date on reaching your fitness goals. The features don't end there either, as with 29 different programs and 4 user settings you can very easily track all of your goals at once. The 25 different levels of resistance mean you will also be able to adjust the challenge to reflect your level of training. So many features in something as simple as an exercise bike!
How much room will it take up?
You won't have to worry about this bike taking up too much room in your workout space either. It only measures 13 x 67 x 27 inches so you can easily find space for it. This black exercise bike only weighs 101 pounds, so if you do desperately need to move it you can.
About the only thing that is missing from the feature list of this bike is that it can drive a car. It has so many different little attributes that it will take you weeks to work them all out and then use them. This is the type of exercise bike which will be perfect if you are looking to tone up and get in shape!
The only negative comments that could be found about the Schwinn were that the customer service was not the best. As the bike works so well by itself, hopefully you will never have to worry about it! If you would like to see some real complaints, then why not take a look at our exercise bike reviews?
If, like me seeing the elite athletes in the Olympics and other events inspired you to get up and become more active then this bike is a brilliant place to start. It can help you get on the path to fitness and open a whole load of cycling related doors!


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Secretary of State Brian Kemp Should Challenge Vernon Jones' Residency
At the end of qualifying 2012, a familiar name to DeKalb County voters appeared on the list of candidates running for state House.
Vernon Jones, the former CEO of DeKalb County, placed his name on the ballot for state Representative from the 94th district.
Notice I did not say that Vernon Jones qualified for state House, because a cursory review of Jones' voter registration shows that it doesn't appear Jones' qualifies to serve in the General Assembly from district 94.
It doesn't appear that Vernon Jones meets the constitutional requirements to hold the office of state Representative from the 94th district.
Pictured left is Vernon Jones' record of registration from the Secretary of State's office.
Vernon Jones placed his name on the ballot in House District 94, but he is registered to vote in House District 91. Vernon Jones voted in House District 91 as recently as March 6, 2012.
Article III, Section II, Paragraph III(b) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia says that members of the House of Representatives shall have been legal residents of the territory embraced within the district from which elected for at least one year. This constitutional requirement is codified in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
O.C.G.A. § 28-2-1(b) reads:
"A member of the House of Representatives shall be a resident of the district which such member represents and at the time of such member's election shall have been a resident of the territory embraced within such district for at least one year preceding such time."
It appears, based on his voter registration record, that Vernon Jones does not meet the constitutional or statutory requirements to run for state Representative from the 94th district.
Georgia law allows the Secretary of State, upon his or her own motion, to challenge the qualifications of any candidate at any time prior to the election of such candidate [O.C.G.A. § 21-2-5(b)].
With absentee and early voting starting in a matter of weeks, it is imperative that Secretary of State Brian Kemp challenge Vernon Jones' qualifications before a single ballot is cast.
A vote for Vernon Jones is a wasted vote if Vernon Jones does not meet the basic residency requirements.
[Full Disclosure]: I received monetary compensation for work done in conjunction with Vernon Jones' 2008 U.S. Senate campaign.
Labels: election 2012, Georgia General Assembly, Opinions


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SHOCK: ARMY INSTRUCTOR LABELS CATHOLICS, EVANGELICALS, MORMONS AND JEWS 'RELIGIOUS EXTREMISTS'
April, 7, 2013 by nicedeb
Only in Obama's world, where the truth about Islam and Jihad is banned, could such an outrageous insult to mainstream, peaceful religions be permitted by a US Army training instructor.
During the course of an Army Reserve Equal Opportunity training brief on extremism, Evangelical Christianity, Catholicism, ultra Orthodox Jews, and the Church of Latter Day Saints were listed among Al Qaeda, Hamas, the Ku Klux Klan, Sunni Muslims, and Nation of Islam as examples of religious extremism. Oddly enough, "Islamophobia" was also listed as a form of religious extremism, and the Westboro Baptist Church was excluded altogether by the instructor who apparently got her information from the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Stating the obvious, Ron Crews, executive director of the Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty said, "it is dishonorable for any U.S. military entity to allow this type of wrongheaded characterization."
Via Todd Starnes of Fox News:
Army spokesman George Wright told Fox News that this was an "isolated incident not condoned by the Dept. of the Army."
"This slide was not produced by the Army and certainly does not reflect our policy or doctrine," he said. "It was produced by an individual without anyone in the chain of command's knowledge or permission."
Wright said after the complaint was lodged, the presenter deleted the slide, and apologized.
"We consider the matter closed," he said.
The incident was made public by a soldier who attended the briefing. He asked for copies of the presentation and sent them to the Chaplain Alliance.
"He considers himself an evangelical Christian and did not appreciate being classified with terrorists," Crews told Fox News. "There was a pervasive attitude in the presentation that anything associated with religion is an extremist."
The Archdiocese for the Military Services was shocked to learn that the Army considered Catholicism to be an example of extremism on a par with groups like Hamas and al Qaeda.
"The Archdiocese is astounded that Catholics were listed alongside groups that are, by their very mission and nature, violent and extremist," the Archdiocese said in a statement.
They want the Dept. of Defense to "ensure that taxpayer funds are never again used to present blatantly anti-religious material to the men and women in uniform."
"In the notes it was clearly stated that the presenter was not a subject matter expert, and produced material after conducting Internet research, Wright said.
So if the presenter was not an expert, what were they doing presenting the material, Crews asked.
He said he had a chance to speak with the officer who was conducting the meeting, and she told him that she got her information from the Southern Poverty Law Center.
No, I don't think the matter should be considered closed until every soldier who attended that training brief receives new, corrected instruction, and the officer who conducted the defamatory, bigoted briefing is demoted.
Crew told Fox News that in the future, the military should consult with chaplains about matters involving religion.
Posted in Deesgusting, Enough!, Islam, Really???, Regime, Religion.
Jeanine Pirro on Texas D.A. Murders: "White Supremacy Has Very Little To Do With These Murders" (Video)
On January 31, Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse was gunned down in what police called targeted attack. He was shot multiple times while walking from the parking lot toward the county courthouse at about 8 a.m.
On Saturday morning, March 30, Kaufman County (TX) District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife, Cynthia were gunned down in their home. And last week, another attorney, Jay Heilman from the southern district of Texas, withdrew from the case the Kaufman office was working on, citing his own security concerns.
On yesterday's Justice, Jeanine Pirro tackled this story, and the disturbing implications it has for law enforcement in the United States. "The line in the sand between a civilized and lawless society has been erased" Pirro said in her opening statement. "Is this about racial hatred," she asked rhetorically. "I see and I think that white supremacy has very little to do with these murders….Maybe this has more to do with business than ideology," she said.
Video via RightSightings
Bob Owens has been keeping a close eye on these attacks on law enforcement:
Threats after death: church having services for slain TX District Attorney received bomb threat:
We now know that even in death the McLellands were given no peace, as a bomb threat was called in the Mr. McLelland's viewing at the First Baptist Church of Wortham:
Security was tight and schools were closed Friday in the small Freestone County town of Wortham where funeral services were being held for slain Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland, 63, and his wife Cynthia, 65.
Mike McLelland grew up in Wortham and graduated from Wortham High School.
A family funeral service started at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church of Wortham.
The McLellands will be laid to rest in Wortham Ce metery.
Wortham police searched the church Wednesday night after authorities received a bomb threat.
A woman said her daughter was turned away from the church as she arrived for visitation Thursday evening.
No bomb was found, but the church was guarded overnight, authorities said.
Criminal justice under siege in Texas:
Someone or some group is at war with authorities near Dallas, TX:
District Attorney Mike McLelland, and his wife, Cynthia McLelland, were shot dead in their home two months after McLelland publicly vowed to track down the killer of Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse, shot dead in public on January 31.
The twin killings have rocked mostly rural Kaufman County on the eastern outskirts of Dallas, and several law enforcement officials have called them a direct attack on the criminal justice system.
Another attempted DA killing? Intruder gunned down in Colorado prosecutor's home:
It looks like they are trying to suggest that is was an coincidence or an attempted copycat:
The deputy district attorney made a 911 emergency call and reported that a man was at her door "behaving very erratically," police said.
The prosecutor then told dispatchers that the stranger forced his way into her home. An altercation ensued inside and shots were fired, leaving the unidentified man dead, police said.
West Virginia Sheriff gunned down in latest attack on law enforcement
First prosecutors out west were gunned down, and now the Mingo County (WV) Sheriff has been murdered as well.
Owens reports that the Sheriff had 'built a reputation as being very tough on drug dealers, and he was gunned down at a spot he routinely lunched at where he could keep an eye on an area that was once a "pill mill."'
Posted in Fox News.
Your Sunday Hymn: Hallelujah
Hallelujah was originally written and sung by Leonard Cohen, but it's been covered many times by various other artists such as Allison Crowe, Kate Vogele, and Jeff Buckley. It was performed by John Cale in the Dreamworks film, Shrek. A later CD version of the song was performed by Rufus Wainwright.
This version is sung by Espen Lind, Askil Holm, Alejandro Fuentes, Kurt Nilsen in that order – and it's pretty special.
Posted in Sunday Hymn.


Python comes with command line debugger pdb which is a rough, but useful, tool for Python developers.
You can insert source code breakpoints by adding into your code….
… and next time the code is run an interactive pdb prompts opens in your terminal window.
Google App Engine captures stdout and stdin system input and output streams for its internal purposes. Since pdb relies on them, pdb cannot be directly opened in App Engine. You cannot open pdb at all on the App Engine production server, as the server is little bit special due to scalability goals (no raw file system, terminal access).
Renable system streams for it.
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How to actual use pdb and some more pdb goodies are documented in Plone collective maintained developer manual.
Samsung Galaxy S comes with a internal screenshot capturing feature similar to iPhone. This is not the same as the infamous stock Android screenshot facility which forces you to turn on USB debugging, downloading Android SDK, etc. Captured screenshots can be found from Gallery in their own category ScreenCapture.
This feature is probably available on other Samsung Android devices, like Samsung Wildfire and Samsung Galaxy Tab.
Actually this is even better than before. While developing for Symbian or Meego, I always had a cloud of uncertainty hanging over my head. My experience with Symbian had taught me to be very skeptical about the platform and Meego devices weren't out yet(and still aren't ). And as everybody knows, those fears got some justification by Nokia. Maybe Meego will prevail, but I'm pretty sure Android is not going to disappear very soon.
Not just games, but the whole web user experience will be redefined when you can finally push impressive visuals to the site visitors.


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The New England Center for Children Opens Clinic for Autism Services in Dubai
Monday, December 16, 2019 Hospital News
Continues International Expansion to Serve Children Across the Globe
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a global leader in autism education and research, announced today the opening of the NECC-Clinic in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), UAE. The NECC-Clinic will provide session-based, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and Speech and Language services to clients and their families across all nationalities in both English and Arabic.
"Effective autism services are in high demand everywhere," said Vincent Strully, President and CEO of The New England Center for Children. "We are pleased to continue our outreach through the NECC-Clinic in Dubai, providing expert educational services to help children with autism and their families be successful."
Part of NECC's mission is training and educating local staff to ensure knowledge transfer, program sustainability, and local growth of ABA programs, while respecting local language and cultural and religious practices. In addition to session-based services, the NECC-Clinic will provide consultative services to support students in schools, home-based, and center-based programs; a licensed BCBA who can support program development and management of centers in other countries; lecture and home-based parent training; training to schools and centers; and ACE® ABA Software System training and support. The NECC-Clinic also provides free outreach workshops to the public on topics such as behavior analysis and special needs.
"We are very excited to play a bigger role within the Dubai autism community and bring trainings to educators, support to parents, and access to world class services," said Kristin Buchanan, MSEd, BCBA, Program Director - GCC Consulting.
Ms. Buchanan oversees NECC's global consulting expansion and the NECC-Clinic to ensure quality programming. She is the Clinical Director appointed through DHCC. Melissa Smyth, MS, BCBA is the NECC-Clinic Manager, overseeing day-to-day operations.
NECC Continues to Grow Globally Last month, NECC announced a partnership with One Two Three Autism School in Lebanon. NECC has helped thousands of children in the Middle East and worldwide through its centers, consulting services, and ACE® software. In addition to Dubai and Lebanon, NECC operates or consults in Kuwait City, Kuwait; Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE; Doha, Qatar; Gurgaon, India; Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia; and in Brazil, Australia, Italy, England, Canada and other countries. The ACE® software is currently used in 13 countries. NECC employs close to 300 people internationally, a quarter of whom are U.S. citizens and the remaining are nationals. NECC employs more than 50 percent of the BCBAs in the entire Gulf Region.
International Influence and Reach Reflecting its worldwide reputation, NECC received the 2017 Award for International Dissemination of Behavior Analysis from the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA), the peer academic organization of applied behavior analysis. The highly respected award is given to a person or organization demonstrating a significant and sustained contribution to the dissemination and development of ABA outside of the United States.
NECC's professional development program has graduated many of the autism service industry's leaders - teachers, behavior analysts, and researchers inside and outside of NECC whose training and dedication have helped thousands of children with autism and their families.
About The New England Center for Children The New England Center for Children® (NECC®) is an award-winning autism education center and research institute. Our community of teachers, researchers, and clinicians have transformed the lives of thousands of children with autism worldwide through education, research, and technology. The Center provides comprehensive services to maximize independence: home-based, day, and residential programs, partner classrooms in public school systems, consulting services, the ACE® ABA Software System (http://www.acenecc.org), teacher professional development, and research on educational best practices.
NECC is committed to staff professional development, partnering with local colleges to provide on-site graduate training and degrees at little to no cost to the NECC teacher. The result is a growing pool of exceptional teachers trained in best-in-class methodologies, whether they continue their careers at NECC or move on to public schools or private agencies. The New England Center for Children is based in Southborough, MA, and operates a center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Learn more at http://www.necc.org.
SOURCE The New England Center for Children
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// This instance (as thus this->sync_file_util_) is guaranteed to be alive
// as far as FileSystemOperationContext given to each operation is kept alive.
class COMPONENT_EXPORT(STORAGE_BROWSER) AsyncFileUtilAdapter
    : public AsyncFileUtil {
 public:
  explicit AsyncFileUtilAdapter(
      std::unique_ptr<FileSystemFileUtil> sync_file_util);

  AsyncFileUtilAdapter(const AsyncFileUtilAdapter&) = delete;
  AsyncFileUtilAdapter& operator=(const AsyncFileUtilAdapter&) = delete;

  ~AsyncFileUtilAdapter() override;

  FileSystemFileUtil* sync_file_util() { return sync_file_util_.get(); }

  // AsyncFileUtil overrides.
  void CreateOrOpen(std::unique_ptr<FileSystemOperationContext> context,
                    const FileSystemURL& url,
                    uint32_t file_flags,
                    CreateOrOpenCallback callback) override;
  void EnsureFileExists(std::unique_ptr<FileSystemOperationContext> context,
                        const FileSystemURL& url,
                        EnsureFileExistsCallback callback) override;
  void CreateDirectory(std::unique_ptr<FileSystemOperationContext> context,
                       const FileSystemURL& url,
                       bool exclusive,
                       bool recursive,
                       StatusCallback callback) override;
  void GetFileInfo(std::unique_ptr<FileSystemOperationContext> context,
                   const FileSystemURL& url,
                   int fields,
                   GetFileInfoCallback callback) override;
  void ReadDirectory(std::unique_ptr<FileSystemOperationContext> context,
                     const FileSystemURL& url,
                     ReadDirectoryCallback callback) override;
  void Touch(std::unique_ptr<FileSystemOperationContext> context,
             const FileSystemURL& url,
             const base::Time& last_access_time,
             const base::Time& last_modified_time,
             StatusCallback callback) override;
  void Truncate(std::unique_ptr<FileSystemOperationContext> context,
                const FileSystemURL& url,
                int64_t length,
                StatusCallback callback) override;
  void CopyFileLocal(std::unique_ptr<FileSystemOperationContext> context,
                     const FileSystemURL& src_url,
                     const FileSystemURL& dest_url,
                     CopyOrMoveOptionSet options,
                     CopyFileProgressCallback progress_callback,
                     StatusCallback callback) override;
  void MoveFileLocal(std::unique_ptr<FileSystemOperationContext> context,
                     const FileSystemURL& src_url,
                     const FileSystemURL& dest_url,
                     CopyOrMoveOptionSet options,
                     StatusCallback callback) override;
  void CopyInForeignFile(std::unique_ptr<FileSystemOperationContext> context,
                         const base::FilePath& src_file_path,
                         const FileSystemURL& dest_url,
                         StatusCallback callback) override;
  void DeleteFile(std::unique_ptr<FileSystemOperationContext> context,
                  const FileSystemURL& url,
                  StatusCallback callback) override;
  void DeleteDirectory(std::unique_ptr<FileSystemOperationContext> context,
                       const FileSystemURL& url,
                       StatusCallback callback) override;
  void DeleteRecursively(std::unique_ptr<FileSystemOperationContext> context,
                         const FileSystemURL& url,
                         StatusCallback callback) override;
  void CreateSnapshotFile(std::unique_ptr<FileSystemOperationContext> context,
                          const FileSystemURL& url,
                          CreateSnapshotFileCallback callback) override;

 private:
  std::unique_ptr<FileSystemFileUtil> sync_file_util_;
};

}  // namespace storage

#endif  // STORAGE_BROWSER_FILE_SYSTEM_ASYNC_FILE_UTIL_ADAPTER_H_

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The day after Thanksgiving we moved slightly inland to Lakeside, CA. The RV park was locally historic ranch with a rich history and some landmark buildings including a windmill. While there we visited with Aaron, Pam and their son, Kevin, good friends from the East Coast now living in San Diego.
Loved seeing you. Live your epic adventure!


The Spanx Everyday Shaping Shorts offer comfy shaping from tummy to your bottom. Featuring minimal stitching, these lightweight Spanx shorts provide just enough control to boost your confident on an everyday basis. For minimal rear coverage, try on the Everyday Shaping Thong (SS0815).


Chipmaker Nvidia has signed deals with Chinese EV startups SF Motors, Singulato Motors and XPeng for development of autonomous technology as per its CEO Jensen Huang who made this known at an event in the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou.
The EV startups will make use of Nvidia's AI chip Xavier and its computing platform for development of hadware for autonomous driving. Each company will work on a host of projects ranging from machine learning to data collection.
XPeng has plans to build out level 3 intelligent driving features in its vehicles starting from 2020 and will make use of custom software and hardware developed with Nvidia for this. Likewise, SF Motors plans to launch its first EV next year and will develop autonomous tech using the Xavier chip while Singulato plans to also build out level 3 driving features and eventually upgrade to level 4 autonomous driving for its vehicles.
The Xavier chip was released earlier this year by Nvidia and provides ways for automakers to add specific software for adaption of their vehicles to various infrastructure situations as per Nvidia. It has already inked a lengthy list of customers for the computing platform who include Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, Baidu and Uber.


This sterling silver bracelet features 26 freshwater pearls that measures 7.5-in. length x 3.75-mm. width.
Gorgeous, shimmering diamonds in a classic cuff silhouette define this opulent accessory. Underscored by polished sterling silver and sleek, shining style, this gorgeous go-to makes the ultimate statement.
This Sterling Silver bracelet features 0.09-ct. t.w. white topaz and freshwater pearl and measures 12.00-mm. length x 8-mm. width. Almost all gemstones have been treated to enhance their color and require special care.
This sterling silver bracelet features two rows of 6-8-mm. milky aquamarine with gray and white 5-6-mm. freshwater pearls and measures 7.50-in. in length. Almost all gemstones have been treated to enhance their beauty and require special care.


Considerations for Finding the Best Florist Flower Delivery Flowers are a symbol of love and care to your loved one. If you have a friend, a spouse or a relative that you would like to show them your affection, then sending them flowers will be the best option. However, you have to ensure that you send them the right flowers and using the right delivery means. This will make certain they get to see the proper signs. The various colors of flowers have various meanings. Red represents love while other colors have their own meanings. It is important that whenever you're sending a flower, you need to ensure you select the perfect one for the right occasion. As a result of the blossom flower delivery services on the marketplace. They make the practice of delivering your flowers a bit easier. All you've got to do is to make an order and provide the proper instructions for you to get the very best form of results. This usually means that the most significant job in flower delivery is located in your selection of a flower delivery company. You should ensure that you discover the best on the market. This is sometimes hard. Below are some of the tips that you can use when locating the best florist flower delivery service. Research is of utmost importance when locating the best florist flower delivery in the market. There is a good deal of information that you can use to your advantage, when researching on the best flower delivery services. You should look at the market requirements for one to operate as a florist delivery, how the service is priced and the reliability of the service. With this, you will be able to make the right decision when hiring the bets florist in the market. Cost is also important when finding the best florist flower delivery. There are lots of florist in the market offering various kinds of services. You need to find one whose solutions are nicely priced to suite your buying needs. The flowers also need to be affordable. However, this should not be mistaken for cheap. The flower should be of good quality fresh and beautiful. Purchase the very best quality without straining your fiscal muscles too much.


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Think of all the modern mansions you would see nesting on top of the hills of Los Angeles. Those modern, luxurious, beachside houses can actually be found right here in Malaysia, specifically in Perhentian Islands. Read more.
- Expat Go - DECEMBER 2017.
The beaches on our East Coast are renowned the world over for its pristine waters, white sandy beaches and a way of life of the locals that seems to have been untouched by time. There is no better place to be if you're looking to immerse yourself in that unhurried and laid-back culture alongside breathtaking sun and sea views. Read more.
- MALAYSIA TATLER - OCTOBER 2016.
Alunan Resort is a new boutique-style resort in Perhentian Islands with rooms which are all modern, well-equipped standalone duplex suites – 20 of them in total - built into the hillside and each featuring floor to ceiling windows and a private roof terrace, complete with the obligatory hammock, so that every guest can enjoy the stunning sea views. Read more.
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This morning, while I was finishing my breakfast, a nurse appeared with a wheelchair to bring me down for my chest x-ray. Apparently they were going to do it last night, but I was asleep and they didn't want to wake me. What's funny about this whole thing is the fact that the nurse was going to be bringing me down herself. She'd sent a request for a porter to come, but after 15 minutes with no response, she didn't want to wait any longer. She was even more fun when, in both directions to and from the x-ray, we passed at least 3 or 4 porters each way who were hanging out in the halls talking to each other. With no wheelchairs or patients around them. Tsk, tsk.
It's been a busy day for my central line. Later in the morning my fever (over 38 C aka about 100 F) came back, so they gave me some paracetamol and at least two different antibiotics. Apparently my hemoglobin count went from 9.x yesterday to 7.x today, so they decided to do 2 blood transfusions; the first started in the early afternoon. By the time that one was done, though, my fever was back up to 38. More paracetamol, and then later a very cold bottle of water, both to try to bring the fever back down so they could do the second bag of blood. I was also encouraged to turn off the light which is above my bed, since it emits heat and could be "heating [my] head". Really. And despite all this fever-ishness, I feel pretty okay.
I asked one of the haemotologists what could make a hemoglobin count drop like that. She said they'd gone through the various possibilities, including me having been bleeding anywhere internally or externally (including "the back passage"). Since none of those match, they believe it's related to my fever and the infection involved in it.
There were two different sets of blood cultures done today, one in the morning and one late in the afternoon. Part of it is drawn from the line, while one remaining glass container gets blood from a fresh vein in my hand or arm; I thought I wasn't going to have to do those anymore. I get the impression they do these blood cultures each time your blood pressure "spikes".
One nurse mentioned we may not know until Monday or Tuesday. I didn't understand why, actually. Well, until the second blood culture was taken. Ironically, the ones taken this afternoon won't actually be looked at until Monday. The nurse said the important thing is getting them while my fever is up, "so they can get the things that you're growing." Insert here an image of those little green bugs they show in the commercials which bathroom cleaners are killing. Instead, this is a lab with medical geeks trying to identify my infection.


#托福写作第三节# Agree or disagree: It is also important for older people to study and learn new things.
#托福写作第三节# 理由 :It can reduce the generation gap with young people.
论证: The elderly can't keep up with the trend of social development and common topic with stripling is on the decrease.Possibly ,they cound feel abandoned and can't integrate into Today's society .


The charming CATable was created by Ruan Hao from LYCS, an architecture firm based in Hangzhou and Hong Kong. Especially designed for cats to explore and sleep in, the project follows a worldwide trend: that of sharing your home with pets. The table features crannies and passageways, where your furry cat friend can happily roam stealthily. "Peopole who lives with cat always has those kind of experiences: 1. Putting away the cat from your lap top was like a sentimental ritual of temporary farewell. 2. A proper sized hole could be so irresistible to cats. Their curiosity would be greatly satisfied through repetitively exploring the unknown path behind the hole. The design of CATable was a fusion of those experiences, as well a locus where the interaction occurs.It is a table for us ,and a paradise for cats." Take a look!


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#include "GitStockLog.hh"
#include <mutex>

using namespace std;

namespace gitstock {

namespace {
static mutex logMutex;
}

GitStockLog::GitStockLog() {

}

GitStockLog GitStockLog::getLogger() {
    return GitStockLog();

}

std::ostream& GitStockLog::debug() {
    logMutex.lock();
    return cerr << "DEBUG ";
}

std::ostream& GitStockLog::info() {
    logMutex.lock();
    return cerr << "INFO  ";
}

std::ostream& GitStockLog::warn() {
    logMutex.lock();
    return cerr << "WARN  ";
}

std::ostream& GitStockLog::error() {
    logMutex.lock();
    return cerr << "ERROR ";
}

ostream& GitStockLog::acquire() {
    logMutex.lock();
    return cerr;
}

ostream& releaselog(ostream& os) {
    logMutex.unlock();
    return os << flush;
}

ostream& endlog(ostream& os) {
    os << "\n" << flush;
    logMutex.unlock();
}

}


City of Westminster is at the heart of political power and royalty in London.
It is impossible not to be dazzled by the splendid buildings that amaze first time visitors to Westminster. Few emotions equal the moment when we see Big Ben for the first time, the most famous clock in the world or Westminster Abbey, the church of coronations and royal weddings.
In Westminster, we will see the Palace of Westminster, Houses of Parliament, one of the most majestic buildings in London with over a thousand rooms and five kilometres of corridors. Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British monarchy since 1837. Trafalgar Square, considered the center of the city, a place of celebrations and protests.
On this tour, we can visit inside Westminster Abbey, where you will hear stories about famous monarchs, writers, scientists and composers who are buried in this magnificent Gothic church. I can show you the best places for seeing the Changing of the Guard, we can also visit some of the specialist shops that provide goods for the royal families in the aristocratic area of St James's close to St James's Palace, one of the oldest palaces in England.


text:
import os
import re
import sqlite3

import requests
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup

URL = 'http://www.foia.cia.gov/'
EXT = 'collection/PDBs'
UA = 'Friendly neighborhood scraper bot'
HEADERS = {'User-Agent': UA}
DB = 'briefings.db'
SCHEMA = '''create table briefings (id integer primary key autoincrement not null,title text not null,link text not null,
         doc_num text not null, create_date text not null, release_date text not null, pub_date text not null,
         body text, document blob)'''
TEMP_PDF = 'lol.pdf'

class Document(object):
    def __init__(self, link, cre, rel, pub, title, doc_num):
        self.link = link
        self.cre = cre
        self.rel = rel
        self.pub = pub
        self.title = title
        self.doc_num = doc_num

def init_db():
    if not os.path.exists(DB):
        with sqlite3.connect(DB) as conn:
            conn.executescript(SCHEMA)
            conn.commit()

def get_page(url):
    req = requests.get(url, headers=HEADERS)
    return BeautifulSoup(req.content, 'lxml')

def get_links(soup):
    return soup.find_all('a', href=re.compile('^/document/')) or []

def get_next_page_link(soup):
    lis = soup.select('li.pager-next')
    if lis:
        return lis[0].find('a')
    return None

def download_pdf(url):
    req = requests.get(url, headers=HEADERS)
    with open(TEMP_PDF, 'wb') as pdf:
        for chunk in req.iter_content(chunk_size=1024):
            if chunk:
                pdf.write(chunk)
                pdf.flush()

def extract_page(link_tag):
    url = URL + link_tag.get('href')
    soup = get_page(url)
    doc_num = link_tag.get('href').split('/')[2] # eek a magic number
    try:
        title = soup.select('h1.documentFirstHeading')[0].text
    except:
        title = 'NA'
    pdf_link = soup.find('a', href=re.compile('.+\.pdf')).get('href')
    # getting dates is tricky. get all of them then assign in order: creation, release, publication
    dates = soup.select('span.date-display-single')
    try:
        cre = dates[0].text
    except:
        cre = 'NA'
    try:
        rel = dates[1].text
    except:
        rel = 'NA'
    try:
        pub = dates[2].text
    except:
        pub = 'NA'
    download_pdf(pdf_link)
    return Document(url, cre, rel, pub, title, doc_num)

def save_to_db(doc):
    with open(TEMP_PDF, 'rb') as pdf:
        data = pdf.read()
        blob = sqlite3.Binary(data)
        with sqlite3.connect(DB) as conn:
            sql = '''insert into briefings (title, link, doc_num, create_date, release_date,
                     pub_date, document) values (?,?,?,?,?,?,?);'''
            params = [doc.title, doc.link, doc.doc_num, doc.cre, doc.rel, doc.pub, blob]
            conn.execute(sql, params)
            conn.commit()

def main():
    init_db()
    url = URL + EXT
    print('Getting {}'.format(url))
    soup = get_page(url)
    links = get_links(soup)
    print('Got links')
    next_page = get_next_page_link(soup)
    while next_page:
        print('Got a next page')
        url = URL + next_page.get('href')
        print('Getting {}'.format(url))
        soup = get_page(url)
        links += get_links(soup)
        print('Got links')
        next_page = get_next_page_link(soup)
    for link in links:
        print('Extracting page {}'.format(link.get('href')))
        doc = extract_page(link)
        print('Saving to db')
        save_to_db(doc)
    print('Done')

if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()


Li Datong, the Beijing-based political analyst who served as an editor at the Communist Party newspaper China Youth Daily and Ding Xueliang, the political analyst and a social science professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, shared their views on the President Xi Jinping's new lineup of the ruling Communist Party of China.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — A day after the 19th National Congress of the CPC concluded on Tuesday, Xi introduced five new members of the Politburo Standing Committee (PBSC), along with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, at a press conference in Beijing and promised to work hard to be worthy of the trust from other party members.
"Here, on behalf of the newly elected central leadership, I wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all other party members for the trust they have placed in us. We will work diligently to meet our duty, fulfill our mission and be worthy of their trust," Xi said.
Xi's doctrine of governance, known as Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, was enshrined in the revised CPC constitution released following the end of the 19th National Congress of the CPC.
The inclusion of Xi's name in the CPC constitution makes him the second Chinese communist leader to enjoy this honor while still serving as the party's top leader, after the communist country's founding father Mao Zedong, also known as Chairman Mao. Former Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping's theory was added to the CPC constitution after his retirement in 1989.
However, political analysts told Sputnik that the importance of adding Xi's doctrine into the CPC constitution should not be overstated.
"The CPC constitution is more like a piece of paper. It does not offer additional legitimacy. The real foundation for power does not rely on this. Whoever is in charge at the time could have a chance to revise the CPC constitution," Li Datong, a Beijing-based political analyst who served as an editor at the Communist Party newspaper China Youth Daily, told Sputnik.
After taking over top CPC leadership as the party's general secretary in 2012, Xi launched an ambitious campaign to lead the nation toward "the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation," as he tried to establish authority in the world's most populous nation.
A key element of Xi's campaign is his sweeping anti-corruption efforts that punished about 1.34 million grassroots level officials as well as tens of thousands of high ranking officials. While some applauded the anti-corruption campaign as critical to the CPC's survival in China, many critics argued Xi selectively targeted his political opponents who dared to challenge his power in the party, including former security chief Zhou Yongkang and rising political star Bo Xilai, as well as Lin Jihua, a top aide to former Chinese president Hu Jintao.
Beijing-based expert Li Datong suggested that after five years in office, Xi continues to face opposition from some CPC members.
"If Xi wants to seek another term after 2022, I don't think anyone would agree. Many people inside the party still don't agree with Xi, because so many officials are living in fear every day. If you choose the wrong faction, you could face jail time easily. Corruption is so widespread that only those who picked the wrong side were punished," he said.
After five new members of the PBSC were revealed Wednesday, a clear distinction from previous lineups was that all of new PBSC members were above 60 years old, which meant none of them would be fit to replace Xi as the top leader of the CPC by the party's 20th congress in 2022 due to age restrictions.
According to unwritten traditions of recent leadership transitions in the CPC, a next generation of top Chinese leader usually gets elevated into the PBSC several years in advance before taking over as the general secretary of the party, as Hu Jintao did in 1992 and Xi did in 2007. And each new generation is expected to serve two terms, or ten years, after taking office. The new members of the PBSC would be too old to serve two consecutive terms from 2022, as PBSC members aged at 68 or older are expected to retire.
Xi's decision to not name a clear successor in the new PBSC lineup indicates that he has learned lessons on the restrictions an early successor appointment could have on the current leadership, political analysts suggested.
"Both Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping appointed their successors multiple times and both faced a lot of troubles. The leaders after them have learned the lessons, because [appointing a successor] would put a lot of restrictions on the freedom of the current leader… Before making key decisions, you also need to consult with your successor to make sure you don't hurt him," Ding Xueliang, a political analyst and a social science professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, told Sputnik.
Despite his public image as a strong leader, Xi's power in China has not reached the level of Deng or Mao, the Hong Kong-based scholar argued.
"He still has a lot to do in the next 5 years before the next National Congress of the CPC to reach the goals in his heart," Ding said.
Understanding China: Does Xi Jinping's Speech Signify a New Era?
Communist Party Congress: Xi's Power Play, or Communist Reshuffle?


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Formerly administered as part of the British Crown Colony of Mauritius, the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) was established as an overseas territory of the UK in 1965. A number of the islands of the territory were later transferred to the Seychelles when it attained independence in 1976. Subsequently, BIOT has consisted only of the six main island groups comprising the Chagos Archipelago. The largest and most southerly of the islands, Diego Garcia, contains a joint UK-US naval support facility. All of the remaining islands are uninhabited. Between 1967 and 1973, former agricultural workers, earlier residents in the islands, were relocated primarily to Mauritius, but also to the Seychelles. Negotiations between 1971 and 1982 resulted in the establishment of a trust fund by the British Government as compensation for the displaced islanders, known as Chagossians. Beginning in 1998, the islanders pursued a series of lawsuits against the British Government seeking further compensation and the right to return to the territory. In 2006 and 2007, British court rulings invalidated the immigration policies contained in the 2004 BIOT Constitution Order that had excluded the islanders from the archipelago, but upheld the special military status of Diego Garcia. In 2008, the House of Lords, as the final court of appeal in the UK, ruled in favor of the British Government by overturning the lower court rulings and finding no right of return for the Chagossians.
Country information from the CIA World Factbook.


Mood Meter is an interactive installation that encourages, recognizes, and monitors the smiles of a community, providing an indicator of emotional responses to certain events.
Hernandez, J., Hoque, M. E., Picard, R.W., "Mood Meter: Large-Scale and Long-Term Smile Monitoring System", ACM SIGGRAPH Emerging Technologies, August 2012.
Hernandez, J., Hoque, M. E., Drevo, W., Picard, R.W., "Mood Meter: Counting Smiles in the Wild", Proceedings of International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing (Ubicomp), Pittsburgh, PA, September 5-8, 2012.
Hoque, M. E. "Computers to Help with Conversations: Affective Framework to Enhance Human Nonverbal Skills"


IAS staff has over 15 years of experience in Food and Beverage. Due to this vast experience and knowledge in process systems, IAS staff has also acquired a lot of expertise in processes. Therefore, IAS is able to better and clearer convert needs into requirements and functionalities. This translates to a dependable and pleasant development process and into optimal commissioning: less start-up issues and a more efficient and stable process.
The IAS Food and Beverage department have conducted many projects in the automation of pasteurization lines, CIPsets, tank parks, filtration installations, Reverse Osmose (RO) installations, mix installations, evaporators, homogenisators and many more.


In the last 20 years, research activity using the zebrafish Danio rerio has increased dramatically, due in part to the ease of breeding and raising them, their genetic tractability, embryonic accessibility, and their imaging potential. In Zebrafish: Methods and Protocols, expert researchers provide a collection of experimental techniques for the genetic modification, manipulation, and in vivo live imaging of zebrafish. This volume collects sophisticated and practical techniques, including several not yet widely known, from laboratories around the world. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters include brief introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.
Authoritative and accessible, Zebrafish: Methods and Protocols seeks to aid and inspire scientists utilizing this versatile animal model in their research.


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package org.copperengine.management.model;

import java.beans.ConstructorProperties;
import java.io.Serializable;

public class MeasurePointData implements Serializable {

    private static final long serialVersionUID = -3238490302037724442L;

    private String mpId;
    private long elementCount = 0L;
    private long elapsedTimeMicros = 0L;
    private long count = 0L;

    public MeasurePointData() {
    }

    @ConstructorProperties({ "mpId", "elementCount", "elapsedTimeMicros", "count" })
    public MeasurePointData(String mpId, long elementCount, long elapsedTimeMicros, long count) {
        super();
        this.mpId = mpId;
        this.elementCount = elementCount;
        this.elapsedTimeMicros = elapsedTimeMicros;
        this.count = count;
    }

    public String getMpId() {
        return mpId;
    }

    public void setMpId(String mpId) {
        this.mpId = mpId;
    }

    public long getElementCount() {
        return elementCount;
    }

    public void setElementCount(long elementCount) {
        this.elementCount = elementCount;
    }

    public long getElapsedTimeMicros() {
        return elapsedTimeMicros;
    }

    public void setElapsedTimeMicros(long elapsedTimeMicros) {
        this.elapsedTimeMicros = elapsedTimeMicros;
    }

    public long getCount() {
        return count;
    }

    public void setCount(long count) {
        this.count = count;
    }

}


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A nationwide campaign to promote the benefits of equal parenting and stay-at-home dads launched in French-speaking Switzerland on Monday.
MenCare Switzerland launched in Neuchâtel with a photography exhibition showcasing images of fathers looking after their children, reported Swiss media including La Tribune de Genève.
In its initial phase since 2015, MenCare is part of a global fatherhood campaign to promote men's involvement as equal carers for their children.
It is run in Switzerland by Männer.ch, an umbrella organization for men's and father's groups which advocates for gender equality.
The campaign is "about making people aware that men are also caregivers in a broad sense and that they can get involved not only in their professional work but also in unpaid private and family life", Gilles Crettenand, the campaign's coordinator in French-speaking Switzerland, told broadcaster RTS.
From 2018 MenCare Switzerland will run two five-year programmes aiming to promote men's involvement in their children's lives and the equal division of tasks related to caregiving.
"Research shows that men's active involvement in fatherhood has positive effects on the cognitive, emotional, and social development of infants and children; strengthens family relations; promotes economic opportunities for mothers; and contributes to fathers' health," says Manner.ch on its website.
However reconciling professional and family life remains difficult for men – as well as women – in Switzerland, Crettenand told RTS. There is currently no statutory paternity leave, childcare costs are high and companies are often inflexible, he said.
The MenCare campaign will run in two phases until 2027 and aims to act on several levels: political, social, cultural and economic.
Projects will include studies, conferences, the promotion of paternity leave, preparatory courses for future fathers and awareness courses for their managers, Crettenand told the Tribune.
"Each area is interlinked, changes cannot be made individually," he said.
The campaign aims to demonstrate not only the benefits to fathers and children, but for mothers too, who are more able to go back to paid work if their partners take on more of the caregiving at home.
The issue of paternity leave has been rebuffed by parliament many times in recent years, however it is likely to go to a referendum after a popular initiative earlier this year achieved the necessary number of signatures.


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HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY TO MAZDA
CORK TO CORKERS: THE MAZDA STORY
Mazda started life in January 1920 as the Toyo Cork Kogyo Company in Hiroshima. And, you've guessed it, it made cork. In 1921, Jujiro Matsuda became president of the company. Over the next 10 years, he moved the company from cork production into machine tools.
MAZDA TAKES TO THE ROAD
In 1931, the company made its first motor vehicle, the Mazda-go. This was a three-wheeled motorcycle with a cargo carrier mounted just behind the single seat. It was named after an ancient god of light and wisdom. It was also no coincidence that it bore so much resemblance to the way that Matsuda's name should be pronounced.
The company developed its vehicle range over the years, using the Mazda name. The company didn't change its name to Mazda Motor Corporation until much later.
In 1960, Mazda made its first car, the R60 Coupé. Leading the way in terms of fuel efficiency, this two-door, four-seater was capable of 75mpg. Take a look at the video below to see how the R60 inspired the Mazda 100th birthday special editions of the MX-5 Convertible, CX-30 and Mazda3.
Mazda at 100 | Introducing the 100th Anniversary Special Editions
MAKING A MAZDA LOOK AMAZING
Every Mazda model has a unique and alluring personality. Mazda designers are devoted to producing cars that look alive; cars that appear to be in motion, even when still. It's a philosophy Mazda calls Kodo: Soul of Motion. The video shows a little of how it's achieved.
EVERY MAZDA STARTS IN THE EARTH
Like many of the great creation stories around the world, every Mazda is moulded from clay. Human hands work the clay. Expertly they craft it. Lovingly they massage it until they produce a form of pure beauty. Watch the video to see how these craftspeople toil ceaselessly to produce perfection.
MAZDA – LEADING THE WAY
Mazda can claim so many firsts. Advanced systems like SKYACTIV technology and the development of Mazda M Hybrid keep the company at the forefront of vehicle technology - a place Mazda is determined to occupy for the next 100 years and more. Mazda M Hybrid technology is already available on the Mazda2, Mazda3 and CX-30. Look at the technology that makes a Mazda in this short video.
DRIVE MAZDA TODAY
Mazda started its foray into car making with a single model. Now Mazda makes everything from SUVs like the CX-5 to saloons like the Mazda6.
Mazda's centenary year brings a range of exciting, new Mazda models to our dealerships – real corkers like the 2020 MX-5 and the all-electric All-new Mazda MX-30. Watch the video to see 100 years of the vehicles that Mazda has produced in its truly amazing history.
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Toyota investigates after bZ4X range disappoints in Danish road test: report
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By Simon Alvarez
Toyota has reportedly launched an investigation into the findings of a road test conducted by Danish media, which showed that the all-electric bZ4x's range was significantly less than its WLTP estimates. This was true for both the two-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive variants of the Toyota bZ4X.
The Toyota bZ4X is the Japanese automaker's entry into the increasingly competitive all-electric crossover segment. While it carries an impressive badge, the bZ4X has been problematic. Production was halted earlier this year because the vehicle's wheels could fall off. The bZ4X is also at risk of not benefitting from the Biden administration's revamped EV tax credit since it's manufactured in Japan and China.
In a recent report, Danish motoring magazine FDM conducted a road test featuring the bZ4X's two-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions. The bZ4X is listed with a WLTP range estimate of 504 km (313 miles) for its front-wheel-drive variant and 461 km (286 miles) for its all-wheel-drive version. During the magazine's test, however, the two-wheel-drive bZ4X was only able to travel 246 km (153 miles) before needing a charge. The all-wheel-drive bZ4X needed a charge after 215 km (134 miles).
That's a deviation of 51% and 53% from the vehicle's listed WLTP range, respectively.
Having the bZ4X hit less than its WLTP range is quite expected, especially since the test was conducted in relatively cold weather. However, FDM was quite alarmed at the deviation in the Toyota-branded all-electric vehicle's actual range. The Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, for example, only saw a 30% range deviation during the magazine's road test. The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro and the Mercedes-Benz EQA, on the other hand, only saw a 33% deviation from their official WLTP range.
Toyota Danmark Head of Press Anders Tystrup has noted that the Japanese automaker is aware of the test and the vehicle's results. An investigation into the results is reportedly underway, though the press manager also noted that the range discrepancy might partly be due to the bZ4X's "buffer" that is placed in the battery. That being said, a preliminary conclusion is expected next week. A meeting in Brussels with Toyota technical experts is also expected to be held at the end of November.
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Healing in Scripture, miracle healing, faith healing. Whole books have been written on this subject, but there is value in summarizing some basic truths, and bringing together relevant Scriptures on this timely topic. It is hoped that even this brief treatment will be enlightening and helpful. An inexpensive little book that deals with healing in the context of all the spiritual gifts is William McRae's The Dynamics of Spiritual Gifts. His balanced and biblical presentation of the subject is extremely helpful. Healing in Scripture. So many leap to conclusions based on someone's reported experience and not on what God has said. Bodily healing, especially through apparent miracles, is a subject about which claims and opinions vary. Supposed healers, and healing services are popular with many in our day. These gatherings can generate a lot of emotion, but actual results are mixed. Some seem to be helped, but many more are not. For those who experience a measure of relief, the effects are often partial or temporary, and many are left disillusioned and discouraged.
This is far from the supernatural touch of God experienced by those in the New Testament Scriptures. The healing ministry of Christ and His disciples involved instantaneous miracles, and a complete restoration of health and wholeness (e.g. Mk. 1:30-31; Jn. 11:43-44). Further, they healed all who came to them (Matt. 8:16-17; Acts 5:16). This ministry had a definite purpose at the time. God used it to demonstrate who Christ is, and to authenticate the truths beings presented by Him and the apostles (Acts 2:22; II Cor. 12:12; Heb. 2:3-4).
Since that message now has been accredited by God, and written down, the purpose of these sign miracles has been fulfilled. Things are not the same today. And yet the Lord still has the power to heal, and He does so in a number of ways. First, God has built into our bodies amazing restorative powers. The natural ability of the body to heal itself is a gift for which we thank Him. Second, God in His providence has given human beings the ability to discover and use many wonderful medicines, and medical procedures to help us. Third, God has the power to intervene in a supernatural way, beyond what nature or medicine can accomplish.
Sometimes all three of these factors come into play together. It may even be difficult to discern which method God has used--nor is it really necessary to do so. They are all a blessing from the Lord. Sadly, some feel that to pray for healing and then continue taking medicine shows a lack of faith in God. That is not so. "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above" (Jas. 1:17). We can thank the Lord for what the doctor is doing to help us, while still trusting Him to act above and beyond this, according to His will.
There are some who say miraculous healing is provided for in the atonement, just as forgiveness of sins is. They tell us that by ignoring this we are not preaching the "full gospel." The idea that bodily healing can be claimed by faith because it was provided for in Christ's atoning work on the cross is based on a misapplication of two verses in Isaiah 53. In a description of the coming Messiah's work, the prophet says, "Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows....[and] By His stripes we are healed" (Isa. 53:4-5). But the first of these predictions (vs. 4) was fulfilled, before Calvary, through the compassionate healing miracles of Jesus (Matt. 8:16-17). The second (vs. 5) is seen by Peter as a reference to the spiritual deliverance experienced by each one who comes to Christ for salvation (I Pet. 2:24-25). It is not a promise of physical healing on demand.
In addition to the words of Isaiah, a verse from Hebrews is sometimes quoted. The verse that says the Lord Jesus is "the same yesterday, today, and forever" (Heb. 13:8). But this statement deals with Christ's nature and person, not His healing ministry. The writer of Hebrews is concerned about Jews who might turn back from their Christian profession because of persecution (cf. Heb. 10:32, 35). His message to them is that there is no other "Christ" (Messiah) to whom they can turn, nor would there be in the future. The incarnate Son of God would forever be their only hope.
Christ died for our sins, not our sicknesses (I Cor. 15:3; cf. II Cor. 5:21; I Pet. 3:18). Because of Calvary, a lost sinner can be forgiven and saved eternally by calling upon the Lord in faith (Jn. 3:16; Acts 16:30-31; Rom. 10:13). In the words of the old gospel song, "Whosoever will may come." But God does not guarantee that all who call upon Him for bodily healing will recover.
We know that Christ's death paved the way for the restoration of all things, and this will eventually include full and final deliverance from sickness, pain and death (Rev. 21:4; cf. Rom. 8:18-25). But that is not the same as asserting that every sick person who prays for healing now, in this life, will receive it unfailingly (and that if healing does not come, it is because of a lack of faith on his part). This goes far beyond what the Bible teaches.
Whatever God does is for His glory and for our ultimate good. But that may involve giving us grace to sustain us in suffering, and to glorify Him in spite of our infirmities. The Apostle Paul provides an example of this (II Cor. 12:7-10). To demand that God must do as we ask in this matter is presumptuous and wrong. As believers we can be confident that when we pray God will answer. If physical restoration is His will for us, He will bring healing one way or another. But sometimes His answer is "No," or "Not now." Like an infinitely wise parent, He may refuse to give us what we ask for, knowing it would not be for the best--or because He has some greater purpose in our suffering (cf. II Sam. 12:13-23).
Since God has already given many signs to demonstrate the truth of His Word, it is not necessary for Him to prove it all over again. In fact, if there is, in the individual, the will not to believe God, no miracle would be sufficient anyway. Even a resurrection from the dead would not change the mind of one who is determined to reject God's written revelation (Lk. 16:31). What then is a valid reason for seeking healing? Fundamentally, there are two: God's honour and glory, and our compassion and concern for the individual, based on our own perception of the need.
First, our overriding concern must be for the glory of God (Rom. 11:36; I Cor. 10:31). As the Westminster Assembly put it over 300 years ago, "Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever." And we exclaim with the Apostle Jude, "To God our Saviour, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen" (Jude 1:25; cf. Ps. 104:31; I Tim. 1:17). But we cannot presume we always know what will best glorify God in a given situation. Ultimately, that must be left up to Him (cf. Isa. 55:8-9). With Paul, our desire should be that "Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death" (Phil. 1:20).
Second, as we see a need, we are able to present it to One who sympathizes with our weaknesses and encourages us to pray to "obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need" (Heb. 4:15-16; cf. Phil. 4:6). In interceding for others, we express personal concern for the suffering individual. But again we do so with a sense that we may not always comprehend their deeper or more significant needs. We tend to see the immediate and surface problems, whereas God sees infinitely more (cf. I Sam. 16:7; Rom. 8:26-27).
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much (Jas. 5:13-16).
Notice the repeated phrase "among you." These are instructions for the local church, and for those who are a part of the fellowship of believers. And those who are ill among them are invited to "call for the elders [pastors, spiritual leaders] of the church" to come and pray for their healing. (This is the complete reverse of what so-called faith healers do today, calling the sick to come to them!) These local church leaders are not the only ones who can pray, of course (cf. Jas. 5:16; Gal. 6:2). But summoning them perhaps indicates the extreme and critical seriousness of the situation.
The elders are told to pray and anoint the ailing person with oil. Since olive oil was applied as a medication and a restorative in those days (e.g. Lk. 10:34), some believe that is what is in view here--that the instruction is to use both prayer and the appropriate medicine. (The two seem to have been combined in the healing of King Hezekiah, Isa. 38:1-5, 21.) Another possibility is that this is a ceremonial anointing, with the oil representing the united concern of God's people, or symbolizing the special touch of God (cf. II Sam. 16:12-13; Ps. 133:1-3).
It is striking that this passage also refers to sin, and the confession of sin. Possibly the specific (though not necessarily exclusive) application of the practice is to those who were sick as a result of sin in their lives. Perhaps God has been using physical illness to discipline them, and turn them from their sinful ways (cf. Heb. 12:6, 11). This is another reason it would be appropriate for the church leaders, who have a knowledge of the case, to come at this time. Not all sickness is a result of personal sin (cf. Jn. 9:1-3), but some is (cf. I Cor. 11:27-30). For this reason, it is wise for the elders to question the individual, to discover if the Holy Spirit is bringing conviction for some specific sin. If so, it needs to be confessed before healing can begin (I Jn. 1:9).
Once this is done, the elders can appeal to the Lord in prayer for the restoration of the individual. And we are assured that God moves in answer to the fervent prayers of the saints (Jas. 5:17-18). God's power is infinite, and His promise is "the prayer of faith will save [meaning deliver, or heal] the sick." However, such a prayer does not involve twisting God's arm, but abandoning one's self to sovereign grace. As in other areas of our lives, there needs to be a humble submission to "Your will be done" (Matt. 26:39; Jas. 4:15; 5:11).
If God in His mercy brings healing, we can rejoice with the one whom He has touched. It is cause for celebration (cf. Acts 3:7-8). However, we must always leave the matter in His hands, and determine to have a "but-if-not" faith like the three Hebrews who faced death in the fiery furnace. They fully believed in God's power to deliver them. But they did not presume to know His will in that specific case. So they affirmed His power to save, but said even if He did not deliver them they would not forsake Him, or bow down to other gods (Dan. 3:13-18). The Lord will act according to His perfect will, giving the faith to believe Him for healing, when that is His choice (I Jn. 5:14). And however He answers, we have cause to praise the One who works in all things for our good (Rom. 8:28).
See also James on Healing.


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Maroilles (Nederlands: Marolle) is een gemeente in het Franse Noorderdepartement (regio Hauts-de-France) en telt 1414 inwoners (2004). De plaats maakt deel uit van het arrondissement Avesnes-sur-Helpe.

Geografie
De oppervlakte van Maroilles bedraagt 22,0 km², de bevolkingsdichtheid is 64,3 inwoners per km².

Demografie
Onderstaande figuur toont het verloop van het inwonertal (bron: INSEE-tellingen).

Geschiedenis
Rond 650 stichtten de Merovingers in Austrasië talrijke abdijen op plaatsen aan de bovenloop van de Samber waar ooit een Romeinse villa stond. In de praktijk waren het de hofmeiers, de pepiniden, die zich de organisatie van dergelijke Merovingische abdijen aantrokken. De heilige Humbert van Maroilles werd de eerste abt in Maroilles, gelegen aan de Kleine Helpe, stroomopwaarts de Samber. De abdij was een grootgrondbezitter en bezat meerdere dorpen in de omgeving (zie ook rechts wapenschild van de huidige gemeente). De abdij ontwikkelde ook, als een van de weinige uit de streek van Avesnes, de veeteelt.

De geschiedenis van de abdij is deze van het graafschap Henegouwen en het huis Avesnes. Maroilles ligt aan de Kleine Helpe en de stad Avesnes aan de Grote Helpe. Met de Vrede van de Pyreneeën (1659) ging de abdij over van de Spaanse Nederlanden (en dus van het Rooms-Duitse rijk) naar het koninkrijk Frankrijk.

De benedictijner abdij van Maroilles was gekend door haar reusachtige schuur, waar de boeren hun producten moesten afstaan aan de abt. De abdij en dus ook de kostbare agrarische opbrengsten in de schuur werden met wapens verdedigd. Dit symbool van de schuur was zo gehaat dat bij het uitbreken van de Franse Revolutie de abdij grotendeels werd verwoest, geplunderd en in brand gestoken. Slechts enkele gebouwen bleven bestaan, inclusief de grote schuur.

Toerisme
Maroilles vormt het toeristisch centrum van het Regionaal Natuurpark van de Avesnois en de bezoekerscentrum is gevestigd in de monumentale schuur van de voormalige abdij, die dateert uit 1735. Verder werd ook de watermolen bewaard, met een eerste verdieping uit natuursteen en een tweede verdieping in baksteen. De streek rond Maroilles is bekend door haar kaas.

Zie ook
 Huis Avesnes
 Maroilles kaas

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As per Wikipedia, Egypt has the largest overall education system in the Middle East and North Africa and it has grown rapidly since the early 1990s and is currently after African cooperation in higher education .
According to the Human Development Index (HDI), Egypt is ranked 108 in the HDI, and 9 in the lowest 10 HDI countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa, in 2014.
The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency's of the EU profiled the country with, the higher education system in Egypt is made up of 18 public universities with more than 2.4 million students, 12 public non-university institutions, and 15 private (profit-making) universities providing technical and professional training.
Of the 12 non-university institutions, 8 are two year upper secondary-level technical institutes (MTI), and four- or five year higher education-level technical institutes.
Those are joined by 115 private (profit making) institutes giving the same type of education.
There are more than 63.000 teaching staff in the Egyptian higher education system.
Egyptian universities to forge links with African counterparts . . .
According to the author, Ashraf al-Shehhi, Egypt's minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and chair of the steering committee of the Association for the Development of Education in Africa, or ADEA, announced "the plan at a meeting last month at the headquarters of the Supreme Council of Universities at Cairo University. The Egypt-Africa cooperation initiative will establish cooperative networks between Egyptian and African universities and their educational and technological institutions. It aims to increase the number of scholarships for African students in Egyptian universities, reduce tuition fees, and develop the scientific workforces needed for African development by providing training for African university staff and students within Egyptian universities.
The initiative is in line with the Egyptian international student recruitment strategy, which seeks a fourfold increase in enrolment of Arab and African students in its higher education institutions – from 53,000 to 200,000 international students – in the next three years, according to a statement by the Supreme Council of Universities. Besides promoting the exchange of innovative ideas between Egyptian and African researchers, joint research will be carried out with financial support from the Tunisia-based African Development Bank. Under the initiative, the establishment of branches of Egyptian universities in African countries will be expanded and joint educational hubs will be set up.
The opening of a branch of Alexandria University in the Chadian capital of N'Djamena, and Tong city, Warrap state in South Sudan, along with a branch of the University of Mansoura in Comoros, and a branch of Cairo University in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, is part of Egypt's soft power diplomacy. The country is using universities to deepen and strengthen Egyptian political, economic and cultural relations with countries on the African continent.
Al-Azhar University – the oldest degree-awarding higher education institution in Egypt and among the very oldest in Africa – will provide training programmes and courses in Arabic and Islamic studies for African academics and students. A December 2012 report entitled Al-Azhar University and Post-revolutionary Egypt: What prospects for Africa? described the role of Al-Azhar as "a soft power of Egypt after Mubarak and its future prospects after the January revolution".


From 14 May to 18 May 2012, Special Rapporteur James Anaya will hold individual meetings with representatives of indigenous peoples and organizations during the eleventh session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues held in New York. Representatives of indigenous peoples and organizations may request a meeting with him concerning matters falling within his mandate, including allegations of human rights violations.
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Professor James Anaya, will hold a consultation with Indigenous Peoples at Sinte Gleska University, Sicangu Lakota Oyate/Rosebud Sioux Tribal Nation, May 1st and 2nd, 2012, as part of his first official visit to the United States. Traditional Treaty Councils, Tribal Governments representatives, Tribal Colleges and concerned Indigenous Peoples of all Nations are invited to attend this historic consultation, which is co-sponsored by Sinte Gleska University and the International Indian Treaty Council (IITC).
Join UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya for a discussion onthe ways in which the standards of the UN Declaration are currently reflected in United States law and policy, both domestically and abroad. What are the needed reforms or areas that need further attention in light of the Declaration?
Kirkenes, Norway 9 February 2012. In a keynote speech delivered in Kirkenes, Norway, Professor Anaya underlined the key developments that have taken place in recent decades aimed at safeguarding the rights of indigenous peoples, while calling for a new model of development in which indigenous peoples have the opportunity to be genuine partners, especially in the context of natural resource extraction taking place in or near their traditional territories.
The Special Rapporteur's speech was delivered at a conference on "Indigenous peoples, corporations, and the environment," which was organized by the Working Group of Indigenous Peoples of the Barents Euro-Arctic Regional BEAR). The Working Group, a consultative body affiliated with the intergovernmental Berents Euro-Artic Council, is composed of representatives of the Nenet, Sami, and Veps peoples living in Barents region which spans across far northern parts of Finland, Norway, and the Russian Federation.
In a press release issued on 7 February 2012, the Special Rapporteur urged the Government of Panama and indigenous peoples to initiate a dialogue due to the situation of tension and violence following indigenous protests. In recent days, Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous representatives have blocked different points of the Inter-American highway in protest of proposed mining and hydroelectric activities on their territories. During these protests, there have been clashes with the police resulting in injuries, detentions and the death of one indigenous protester. Moreover, representatives of the Emberá and Wounaan and other indigenous peoples have made a public call denouncing the lack of legalization of their lands and stating they will begin demonstrations in solidarity with the Ngäbe-Buglé peoples.
The Special Rapporteur also urged the Government of Panama to take steps to ensure the safety and integrity of people participating in the protests, and to investigate and clarify the circumstances of the death of an indigenous protester and sanction those responsible.
(New York - 18-20 January, 2012) The Special Rapporteur discussed measures for combating violence against indigenous women and girls at the UN Permanent Forum-sponsored "International expert group meeting on combating violence against indigenous women and girls: Article 22 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples" held in New York. The Special Rapporteur opened the three-day expert meeting with a presentation that emphasized a holistic approach to protecting and respecting human rights of indigenous women and girls in effectively combating violence against indigenous women. Such violence "cannot be addressed in isolation from the range of rights recognized for indigenous peoples in general," he stressed.
The brainstorming session, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark on 13 and 14 January 2012, was sponsored by the Government of Greenland, the Sami Parliament in Norway, and the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs. It provided an opportunity to discuss issues related to the participation of indigenous peoples in the World Conference as well as the substantive issues to be discussed during this high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly to take place in 2014.
In his opening remarks at the session, the Special Rapporteur emphasized that the World Conference provides an opportunity for 1) contributing to the development of measures for the direct participation of indigenous peoples in United Nations meetings; 2) advancing greater and more concerted efforts within the UN system to advance the rights of indigenous peoples; 3) promoting action at the national and local levels to secure the realization of indigenous peoples' rights; and 4) celebrating indigenous peoples and their contributions worldwide. The meeting convened indigenous experts and representatives from around the world, as well as representatives from the two other United Nations mechanisms focused on indigenous issues: the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
In a public statement issued on 20 December 2011, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples expressed his concern regarding the reportedly dire social and economic conditions of the Attawapiskat First Nation, which seemingly exemplifies the conditions of many aboriginal communities in the country. According to information received, many of this First Nation's approximately 1,800 members live in unheated shacks or trailers, with no running water. This is particularly serious during the winter season where temperatures are as low as -28 Celsius. In a communication sent to the Canadian government, the Special Rapporteur requested information on the government's efforts in responding to the situation at Attawapiskat First Nation as well as in responding to concerns over unequal funding of First Nations communities, as compared to non-Aboriginal towns and cities, and the effects this has on the ability of First Nations to attend to the social and economic needs of their members.