In the photo above, there is depicted a sculpture of two women sitting on a bench and looking at each other, as if they have a lot to gossip about. The sculpture was made by Azade Koeker.
At the same time, there can made out in the background the image of the Greek poet Elytis. By an associative way of thinking about people and the world in which we live in, a link between the two can be made out by use of the river as metaphor.
While Berlin was still divided and a novel artistic experimentation was going on especially in West Berlin, a lot could be experienced. For instance, Kurt Kreiler, then not known to write in future a controversial book about the true Skakespeare, acted out all alone a sketch of James Joyce's reading of "Anna Livia Plurabella". He did so on an empty S-Bahn platform in Berlin. The station was abandoned since the line was no longer in use. This was due to the Berlin wall having cut the city into two separate parts, although everywhere was evident what had belonged together in the past. Simply observed, it meant unusual places were available for unusual sketches of art and of thought.
James Joyce's reading of "Anna Livia Plurabelle" entails a vivid description of two women gossiping while washing clothes in a river. Their attention turns to Anna Livia. They wonder how she managed to make love to so many men. It became evident by her having as many children as the river in which they were washing their clothes had countless side streams and tributes feeding the river.
Their gossip underlines a saying about those having so many off springs. Whether moral or not, it is a natural fact. The women are simply perplexed. Nevertheless in their gossip is reflected how certain people can easily be labelled by society. The often negative images attributed to well known persons feeds on this gossip. Too often it comes close to being like mad dogs wishing to tear to shreds a person's reputation. In turn, it reveals the limits of what society can understood, or rather 'tolerate'. Boundaries are drawn by moral concepts, in reality prejudices transformed into convictions no longer possible to be challenged according to Brendan Kennelly. He has a high esteem for James Joyce and believes the writer of Ulysses was an astute observer of Irish society, especially the one to be found in Dublin. Brendan Kennelly imagined him to be close-by and at the same time at a distance, that is if not making these observations from being in Paris, then by sitting in a cloud hovering above the city.
One can think about this piece of James Joyce, as the sculpture can be viewed as making a direct reference to women gossiping while washing clothes in a river flowing steadily past them.
The river is a reminder as to what friendship is all about. No doubt, friends will not get along, if there does not exist something like mutual appreciation. At the same time, the friends have to go with the stream of time. Therefore, they can only uphold the memories they have of each other, if there is trust kept alive over time. Since with memories goes the imagination, empathy shall for one another shall be given freely while maturing with every new experience made together. Most of the time these experiences are reflected in the special discussions only friends can have when they practice a dialogue being both personal and an outreach to the stars.
Such a heart felt understanding or empathy for one another is the reason why friends can pull each other out of a crisis. Friends are especially needed, if one gets into deep trouble. Moreover once they have pulled you out of the water in time, there is no need to apologize. A friend simply understands and does what is needed the most at the moment. Naturally on the surface of things, if someone tried to commit suicide but failed, a true friend shall come immediately even though he does not know if he should kill or hug him. That is just a mere expression of caring while not accepting a stupidity.
Friends help one to stay true. This is best done by developing such a character that an intellectual integrity is capable of upholding an ethical orientation despite being faced by countless challenges and difficult choices at times. Bertrand Russell said it quite plainly in his essay 'The fathers of German Fascism', that intelligence alone is not enough in order to succeed in society; rather for true success there is needed to have an ethical compass.
In a reversal of Doestevsky's question 'if God is dead, is then everything allowed?', to uphold ethical principles means explicitly that not everything is possible. It includes the ability to say 'no' to all forms of corruption, the corruption of the mind perhaps the most terrible one. For that kind of corruption is difficult to escape from, once one has given in to a permanent rationalization and mistakes are explained away as if it does not matter. Such an indifference does not allow anymore to distinguish between true success and real failures as it prevents a learning out of mistakes.
Even the best friendship is not unconditional. There are conditions which clearly state if not met, then this particular friendship cannot be upheld any longer.
The demand to stay on course rather than risk straying off is also a task to become more humane in all responses. As this requires very often as much wisdom as patience, one can expect likewise that a friend pulls you out of difficulties, rather than rejecting you outright. A good friend can do that since the good memories of you have not been forgotten by him or her.
Aristotle would say a good friend tells you not to do something, even if the consequences can be seen only two hundred years from now.
The murmering river can connect the friends who live either upstream or else downstream. The interesting aspect about the river is that it does not come and go like the sea with tide and ebb, but flows in one direction.
Since we experience and know that it requires wisdom to understand all the changes happening in the world, the water flowing past in a river can tell us a lot.
One important observation can be added when referring to the river as metaphor in which to reflect in change. To reflect these changes along with what has come into existence, for that we need forms. The philosopher Ernst Bloch points out that the difference between content and form can easily be made, for when we say instead of merely 'water' river or lake we know what we perceive does exist. Immediately the latter makes sense. Our perception of things depends upon things taking on form. Yet the forms made available to us through language – Ces Nooteboom says we think only in words - are very limited.
By comparision, when looking, for example, at a small river flowing through the English Garten in Munich, there can be seen a variety of forms which are created and dissolved all the time. These forms come into existence when the water curls around a root of a tree sticking out or when the water flows over a shallow place full of stones. This creation and dissolution of all these forms happens at such a rapid pace that we cannot reflect everything existing in our presence since our language retains very few forms.
In other words, we are curtailed by what philosophers would call the subjective perception even though Ai Wei-Wei in Berlin 2015 - 2018 would define presence quite differently. He would argue because we do not see everything in the present, we need to take photos to show us later what else existed at the same time and space while we were there. Out of that follows that the present is an ongoing change which takes on form when reaching out for the future.
When looking once more at the two women sitting on a bench, there can be spotte behind them the face of Elytis. Again something like a river comes to mind. Elytis translated Sappho's poems written in Ancient Greek into Modern Greek. By doing so, he creates a language which connects like a river the past with the present. Language as a river is all about literary work following the transciption logic since we learn as well out of imitation of what seems to us having been of significance in the past and which is still relevant not only for the present, but as well for the future. That recognition sustains an ongoing translation of words of wisdom. In the case of Elytis, he perceived what was written by Sappho in the past and by translating that into modern Greek, he developed unique forms through his use of such a poetic language by which can be perceived what has definitely a future.
Naturally mentioning Sappho, the associative mind travels immediately to the Greek island of Lesbos which is now so much in the news. This is because the island has been receiving daily refugees to the thousands, if not more. The main city on the island, namely Mytilini has become the 'city of solidarity'. The name has been given because civic society reveals more and more a human response to this crisis is not only possible, but conceivable. Something unique has come into existence with even a global dimension since civic organisations from all over the world are involved, doing their work there, alone by setting up soup kitchens or by simply taking in an entire family.
All too often this humane response in Lesbos and elsewhere in Greece is overseen by Baverian and some EU politicians ready to admonish Greece on how the refugee question has been been handled. They do not think about humane responses making possible dialogue and friendship at personal level, but rather about hard measures to be translated into border controls to keep not only the newcomers out, but also to retain a sense of community which is based on a fictitious 'we' having taken on an identity over time. Just as new nations were created by some having gained through pilgrimages a new identity as best decribed by Benedict Anderson in his book 'Imagined Communities'. He excludes, however, the different streams being created by friendships and which all flow eventually into the big oceans which cover this globe.
As for Elytis, he wrote in response to what was happening to Greeks under German occupation during Second World War this major poem called "Axion Esti" - be praised! In that poem, he describes a scene when a resister is commanded to step forth and to give his name by a German officer, but Manolis refuses. After a second command and equally a refusal to comply, the German officer pulls out of his holster the pistol and kills Manolis. Elytis steps at this spot literally himself into the poem to say, "little did that officier realize his life ends there, while that of Manolis has but just begun." Indeed, everyone has the Right to resist, in order to continue living, and resistance is linked to knowing what has future. With good friends that is definitely the case.
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When Couture meets Rock'n'Roll-Chic: the french-german designer-duo is getting ready for the next fashion week in Berlin.
The designers of Augustin Teboul, Odely Teboul and Annelie Augustin, know how to give the finishing touches to their extravagant designs. Stickled to details, there is a lot of work to to – especially before fashion week. The two will present an installation during the Berlin Fashion Week, which will be dominantly in black – a characteristic for Augustin Teboul. Slices of grey, materials made of leather, silk, mesh and wool will be presented during the installation on the 10th of July 2014. There you will get the chance to convince yourself of the handmade and delicate designs, which speaks for an installation itself. On the runway you would not be able to see all the beautiful details – except you have some binoculars with you.


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Three to four centimeters of hail had been reported in Nunawading and East Doncaster. Most of the damage has been to buildings, along with fallen trees and power lines. A lightning strike in Mill Park caused a tree to explode into flames. More than 100,000 properties were left without electricity for much of the night. "Thunderstorms are affecting Victoria in a very unstable environment as a cold front crosses the State," the Bureau of Meteorology said.
In Mildura in the state's north-west, destructive winds caused damage to a number of buildings. Winds of up to 125km/h are also expected for some coastal areas. Motorists were advised to avoid travel or at least to move slowlu avoiding floodwaters. Damaging winds and large hailstones were detected on the weather radar near Craigieburn, Greensborough and Preston, with severe thunderstormsdetected near Dandenong, Glen Waverley and Kilmore. Warrigal Road was closed in both directions between Canterbury and Riversdale roads due to a landslide. Melbourne Airport warned some flights may be delayed due to the weather, with a spokeswoman confirming the airport was operating on a single runway on Tuesday evening.
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Dialect of To'abaita (See: To'abaita?) (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Intelligibility of Baeggu variety of To'abaita reportedly high, but of To'abaita much less. Lexical similarity: 82% with Kwara'ae (See: Kwara'ae?), 76% with Lau (See: Lau).


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MUMBAI, India, December 15, 2010 – The phenomenal Ford Figo was selected as Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2011 today, earning the country's top automotive award in the fiercely competitive and rapidly growing Indian market. Now in its sixth year, the ICOTY is awarded to a new vehicle after comprehensive testing by a jury of leading automobile journalists in India.
Michael Boneham, president and managing director, Ford India, accepted the award from Dr. R.P. Singhania, vice chairman and managing director, JK Tyre & Industries, at a ceremony in Mumbai today.
"The Indian Car of the Year award caps off a terrific year for the phenomenal Figo," said Boneham. "Recognition from some of India's most respected and influential automotive reporters further reinforces Figo's reputation as a well-designed, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicle that delivered exceptional value-for-money for thousands of new car buyers across India. On behalf of all the dedicated men and women at Ford India, we are extremely grateful to the jury members and to our customers for choosing the Figo."
The winner is determined by a multi-point voting system modeled on the selection process used by the European Car of the Year jury.
The 11-person 2011 ICOTY jury included: Yogendra Pratap and Vikrant Singh (Auto Bild); Gautam Sen and Bob Rupani (Auto India); Girish Karkera and Sriram Narayanan (BBC TopGear); Srinivas Krishnan and Pablo Chaterji (Business Standard Motoring); Aspi Bhathena (Car India); and Sirish Chandran and Bertrand D'Souza (Overdrive).
"We knew Ford had a potential winner on its hands even as we lined up the contenders. The Figo's crisp driving dynamics, two fuel-efficient engine options, cheerful styling and interiors and, of course, its terrific pricing, simply propelled it to the top of the honours list. It's only appropriate that the Figo has won the Indian Car of the Year 2011 award, because Ford engineered the car specifically to cater to the needs of the Indian market," said Srinivas Krishnan, editor, Business Standard Motoring and Chairman, ICOTY 2011.
The prestigious ICOTY award is the latest of many accolades the Figo has received since its introduction 10 months ago. More than 60,000 Figos have been sold since March, setting a new sales record for a single nameplate in India. Figo has become one of India's best selling vehicles consolidating Ford's position in the Indian automotive sector. From January to November 2010, Ford India sold 79,586 units across its lineup, an increase of 185 percent compared to the same period last year.
The Figo is being exported to South Africa, and is a finalist for the South African Car of the Year award, which will be announced in early 2011. The Figo is also exported to Nepal and in 2011 an additional 48 international markets will start selling the popular small car.
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AHMEDABAD: Gujarat high court on Wednesday asked the Centre to explain the issue after a petition requested the court to strike down recent amendments to various laws by introduced through the Finance Bill, 2017, to shut down eight tribunals by merging them with the 19 remaining tribunals.
Petitioner Nipun Singhvi, a chartered accountant, objected to terming the Finance Bill a money bill, which was passed in the Lok Sabha on March 22. He requested the court that the provisions of the Finance Act, particularly sections 156 to 189, which relate to amendment of certain laws to merge tribunals and the appointment of their members, should be held as a violation of the Constitution.
The petitioner cited the Supreme Court order and various guidelines for appointment of judicial members in tribunals, and maintained that by snatching away the power of appointment from the judiciary, the Centre aims to centralize power.
The petitioner also submitted that changes in various laws through the Finance Act should be declared defective, unconstitutional and in violation of the doctrine of separation of powers and independence of judiciary.
The court is to hear the petition further on July 12.


The Hispanic Alliance Trailblazer Award honors pioneers and dedicated leaders who are doing extraordinary work and addressing critical issues in the Central Texas area.
Martha P. Cotera is nationally recognized as a feminist historian, independent scholar, public intellectual and influental civil rights activist. Martha's 55-year span of community service includes institution building for women, as founder of Mujeres Pro Raza Unida; the National Women's Political Caucus, and of the Mexican American Business and Professional Women of Austin. With other Hispanic leaders, Martha and her husband Juan were founders of the Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Department of Small and Minority Business Resources, the MBE WBE Program of AISD, and the UT Center for Mexican American Studies, and the Mexican American and Latino Studies Department. Martha also served on the first Austin Lyric Opera Board, and she and Juan were supporters of Noche de la Opera. Martha and Juan consider their participation in building the Mexican American Cultural Center their most loving and lasting contribution to the Austin community, to whom they've given their youth, their middle age, and now their best years. Martha also served as vice chair and chair on the first MACC City Advisory Board for over a decade. Currently, she's an active volunteer with Nuestro Grupo, which funds and administers Cuauhtli Academy, a language and cultural arts Saturday program at the MACC campus.
Gerardo Interiano is Google's Head of Local Market Staffing after serving as the lead public policy representative in Texas for the previous six years. He recently co-founded and is Chair of the Hispanic Impact Fund, a giving fund that has raised over $750,000 to support the economic security and advancement of Hispanic Central Texans. In addition, Gerardo serves on the Boards of Directors of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, the Austin Community Foundation, and the Dell Children's Medical Center Foundation. He has been happily married for twelve years to Aynsley and they have three beautiful children, Isabela, Sofia, and Sebastian.
Gary Valdez is the President of Focus Strategies Investment Banking, a Texas-based investment banking firm focused on serving the unique needs of privately help businesses seeking capital or ownership transition solutions. Mr. Valdez is an active member of the community and serves on the Board of Directors for Berry Aviation, Inc., American Bank and St. Edward's University. He is a member of the Austin Area Research Organization and plays an active role with the Hill Country Conservancy. Gary has been recognizes by Texas Lutheran University and the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce for his achievements and involvement in the Austin Community.
The 2016 Trailblazer Awardee: Senator Judith Zaffirini, PHD.
Senator Zaffirini is the first Mexican American woman elected to the Texas Senate, the second highest-ranking senator, the highest-ranking woman and Hispanic senator, and the highest-ranking senator representing Austin and Central Texas. She has received more than 900 awards and honors for her legislative, public service, and professional work, including more than 260 in communication. Texas Monthly has named Senator Zaffirini one of Texas "10 Best Legislators" four times, and Hispanic Business magazine named her among the "100 Most Influential Hispanics.
Cecilia Abbott is the first Hispanic woman to be the first-lady of Texas, and believes strongly in giving back to our communities. She serves on the board of several organizations and educational institutions and is a member of numerous philanthropic groups. The granddaughter of immigrants from Mexico, Cecilia was raised in San Antonio by parents who were both educators, and who instilled in Cecilia a love of learning and helping others. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Education and a Master's degree in Theology from University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX. She was a teacher, vice-principal and principal at several Catholic schools across Texas.
Eugene Sepulveda is the CEO of the Entrepreneurs Foundation, helping entrepreneurs build corporate cultures and promoting entrepreneurship in schools and universities. Mr. Sepulveda's volunteer leadership roles include serving as President Obama's LGBT Leadership Council co-chair, as co-chair of the DNC's LGBT Council, as treasurer and finance co-chair for Mayor Steve Adler's Election Campaign. He has been recognized as the Best Austin Booster (Austin Chronicle), Best Professor (Alpha Kappa Psi), as a nominee for Outstanding Elective Professor (UT MBA), the Human Rights Campaign's Lifetime Achievement Award, and was an Austin Under Forty award winner.
Amalia Rodriguez-Mendoza served as Travis County District Clerk for 24 years and is now a consultant with INTRESYS, a software company which provides e-government solutions in 19 states. Ms. Rodriguez-Mendoza is one of the founders of the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas (HWNT) organization, and was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. She received the "Community Leadership Circle Award" from the University of Texas at Austin and was featured in the "Backwards in High Heels, Getting Women Elected: 1842-1990" exhibit at the Austin History Center.
Jesús Garza is President and Chief Executive Officer at Seton Healthcare Family, and Senior Vice President, Ascension's Texas Ministry. Jesus is an experienced manager of complex organizations and is known for implementing strong community partnerships. He was recognized as Public Administrator of the Year by the American Society for Public Administration/Centex Chapter and Public Official of the Year by Governing magazine.
Nominees must have made a significant impact on Central Texas through demonstrable contributions to its advancement.
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There are two ways to build a website no matter which languages a web designer uses. You have a responsive site where the site resizes, changes, and adapts to the size of the users device. The other is to write a specific site for mobile, one for tablets, one for desktops, etc. This type of design causes more maintenance, different appearances, and often different content between the different sized devices. This can provide an inconsistent branding experience in many cases as well as increase the overall cost of a website initially and in on-going maintenance. Both types of designs are used and each does have benefits. We will not be delving into the pros and cons of these two development methods. Rather we will cover why having a mobile site is important as well as what are the core features to have an exceptional mobile experience.
Yes, the first area we are talking about is security. The reason for this is that the protection of your customer should be paramount on your mind. Whether you are using a mobile device, your bank card, etc. security for your customers is ever more important. With the holiday season fast approaching people will be thinking of this more than ever. Don't become the next "Target", Home Depot, or Chase Bank security breach. The size of your company doesn't matter either and this does go beyond just mobile. Your desktop environment and anything that grabs customer information needs to be protected. Not just for your customer but for the trust of your brand.
Another factor is the amount of "round trips" that are made to a server. A round trip is when you need to view a piece of information from a website. This can be a file, a font, or an image. You have to tell the server you want this information and then it is sent to you. If you have a beautifully crafted WordPress or other site that has a dozen plugins and even more images your site could be slow based on having to download all of that information.
The navigation and how a person is able to navigate your site whether it be a desktop or mobile device is paramount. A user makes a decision within the first 30 seconds to stay on your site or leave. This time is critical and important to achieving greatness with your customer.
When on any device having a font that is easy to read is extremely important. For mobile content it is even more important as the text size is smaller than a desktop or laptop. Your content shouldn't require that the user zoom in (pinch and zoom) to read every piece of text on your web pages.
This is a tie in with the Speed is a Major Factor above as the more images you have within your site the slower your site will be. Videos also on your site can be great for getting information across. Just don't auto-play them! We try to keep videos to one, two at most, on any given page. A video will automatically make one round trip as well as when it is playing a continuous stream of content flowing to the user.
Flash; Really you are still using it?
Technology changes and evolves each day and especially each year. Flash is at "end of life" for many reasons. There is a huge influx of security notices every month. Flash requires that it be installed and not every device supports Flash on mobile (e.g. only Android does!). Apple users are more prevalent so why build a website with a technology that misses the largest market that also likes to spend money?
OMG; yes we said OMG. We hate these things on the desktop and even more so on mobile devices. The experience they create for the end user is a truly aweful one. Avoid popping up these if at all possible. Yes, you might get fewer people to subscribe to your mailing list but if that's why you have a popup you are truly "doing it wrong". If you wish to have people subscribe to your mailing list then do some A/B testing and create an experience, provide quality content, and make them want to subscribe to your newsletter.
Balance the amount of information displayed on each page. Your users will be scrolling horizontally throughout the page. There is nothing worse than scrolling forever to read an article or product information that could be reduced to a short amount. Although clicking requires another page load it does stop that infinite scrolling. Think through first how you would use the site, contact your current customers, and adjust to a tolerable level of content.
With search so prevalent we would be a miss to leave out the search engines. With Structured Meta Data you can provide latitude/longitude and other pertinent information to the search engines. This meta data the user doesn't see. It's behind the scenes information that helps the search engines display information based on a users geographic location. Make certain your site has this hidden and often forgotten data.
If we're talking search engines we also need to talk about social media. Being social is an important part of being on the Internet today. Although we encourage everyone to get out and talk with those around you (you know old school social media) the new modern online way is equally important. Provide the right amount of social media tools on your site so people can share and communicate about your business.
When it comes to mobile as well as desktop a key component is providing revalent contact information for your users. This information should be easy to find and usable. When we say usable the address should have the proper meta data in it that a user can click on an address and it pulls up directions to your business. Another would be the ability to click on a phone number and the user is prompted to dial your business for restaurant reservations, customer support, or whatever information they are looking for.
Our last area we will talk about is having quality content. In many ways we have already covered this in the previous areas. We have said since day one that your website is an employee. It needs to properly sell your business in a way that you would want your regular employees to sell your business. This means keeping the information updated and current. Your website should be selling what you want, when you want, and how you want.
A website needs respond and adapt to a users size. Whether the user is on a desktop, tablet or mobile device providing an intuitive interface and the right balance of information is key to the success of your online business. For assistance from a company that does this every day of the week and are true experts call us at 855-456-2669, email us at sales@BusinessYETI.com, or fill out our online contact form.


For the first time, Alaskan black bears were monitored continuously through their long winter hibernation. Scientists monitoring them were surprised by the changes they saw in the bears' body functions.
A new study that continuously monitored black bears during their long winter rest has changed our understanding of their hibernation. Scientists discovered that even though the bears' body temperature did not drop significantly, they functioned at only 25 per cent of their active metabolic rate. The bears' body temperature fluctuated between 30 and 36 degrees Celsius (86 and 97 degrees Fahrenheit) over cycles that ranged from two to seven days. After their long slumber, the bears took two to three weeks to return to an active metabolic state, even though their body temperature had climbed back to normal soon after they awakened from hibernation.
These hibernation characteristics have never been observed in other hibernating animals, where body metabolism typically falls by 50 per cent for every 10 degree Celsius (18 degrees Fahrenheit) drop in body temperature.
A very important clue to understand what is going on with the bear's metabolism is their body temperatures. We knew that bears decreased their body temperatures to some degree during hibernation, but in Alaska we found that these black bears regulate their core temperature in variable cycles over a period of many days, which is not seen in smaller hibernators and which we are not aware has been seen in mammals at all before.
These tests were carried out on bears that had wandered too close to where people lived. They were caught by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and transported to a study area set up by the Institute of Arctic Biology, which is tucked away in a wooded location away from any human disturbances. Sensors attached to radio transmitters that recorded body temperature, heart rate, and muscle activity were implanted in the bears before they were placed in winter lodgings that resembled a den. There, the bears' every movement would be monitored with infrared cameras.
There's a video clip of a slumbering bear, taken by Dr. Tøien, posted at the PBS News Hour You-Tube channel.
Bears in a state of hibernation during winter do not eat, drink, urinate, or defecate. Yet they emerge each spring in physical condition very similar to their condition before they went into hibernation. What goes on during that time of deep slumber?
The scientists observed that during hibernation, as the bears' body temperature fell to about 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), the bears would shiver until their temperature climbed back up to about 36 degrees Celsius (97 degrees Fahrenheit). Then, the shivering would slow down until the bears' body temperature fell back to 30 C (86 F). This temperature/shivering cycle would last several days.
Meanwhile, implanted sensors also measured the amount of oxygen taken in by the bears. This revealed a 75 percent drop from their active summer metabolic rate. The bears' heart rate was around 14 beats per minute, compared to 55 during their active state. Furthermore, Dr. Tøien noted that the bears' hearts do not beat at a constant rate during hibernation.
Sinus arrhythmia is a variation in heartbeat frequency relative to breathing, and the bears show an extreme form of this. They have an almost-normal heartbeat when they take a breath. But, between breaths, the bears' hearts beat very slowly. Sometimes, there is as much as 20 seconds between beats. Each time the bear takes a breath, its heart accelerates for a short time to almost that of a resting bear in summer. When the bear breathes out, the heart slows down again.
When spring arrived and the bears left their dens, the scientists had expected to see the bears' metabolism quickly revert to normal active levels. But even though the bears resumed an active body temperature of 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit) soon after waking up from hibernation, the scientists were surprised to find that it took the bears about two to three weeks to transition back to an active metabolism.
If we could discover the genetic and molecular basis for this protection, and for the mechanisms that underlie the reduction in metabolic demand, there is the possibility that we could derive new therapies and medicines to use on humans to prevent osteoporosis, disuse atrophy of muscle, or even to place injured people in a type of suspended or reduced animation until they can be delivered to advanced medical care – extending the golden hour to a golden day or a golden week.
In a first-of-its-kind study, Alaskan black bears were constantly monitored during their winter hibernation. And it was hardly boring for the scientists who watched them sleep. Even though the bears' body temperature dropped by just a few degrees, they functioned at only 25 percent of their active metabolic rate. When they left the den in spring, the bears' body temperature returned to its normal level but their metabolic rate took two to three weeks to catch up to its normal active rate.
How much cold can we tolerate?


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Staff at the UK's National Health Service launch strike action across the country in protest after the government rejects calls for a 1 percent pay rise for some nurses, midwives, ambulance and support staff in England and Northern Ireland. Joel Flynn looks at what the historic strike action could mean.
It's one of the most revered health services in the world. But workers from Britain's National Health Service are not happy. They have staged the first walkout in over 30 years - demanding a 1 percent increase in pay for all staff. SOUNDBITE: Midwife, Farhana Faruque, saying (English): "It's all about fair pay. It's not about extra pay, just fair pay." Around 400,000 nurses, ambulance and support staff stopped work for four hours. But it was the midwives many were watching - on strike for the first time in their 133 history. Suzanne Taylor from the Royal College of Midwives. SOUNDBITE: Midwife Director of Services to Members, Suzanne Taylor, saying (English): "It's a 1 percent pay rise that the Chancellor said was affordable last year, and which the independent pay review body recommended. Jeremy Hunt then unilaterally overrode that, and said that midwives, nurses would not get their pay rises." Despite the pressure, the government is digging its heels in. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. SOUNDBITE: British Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, saying (English): "Around 55 percent of NHS staff get an automatic rise of 3 percent through their increments, and what we're saying is we can't afford to give a 1 percent pay rise on top of the 3 percent, and that's for a very simple reason, we have a very clear analysis that says if we did that, hospitals next year would lay off around 4,000 nurses and around 10,000 nurses the year after that." SOUNDBITE: Reuters Reporter, Joel Flynn, saying (English): "The last time NHS staff walked out over pay was under a Conservative government, but today's incumbents in office won't be worried about history, they'll be worried about the future, with Labour having made the NHS a top priority at next year's General Election." Despite a growing economy wages in the UK aren't going up - meaning a fall in living standards. That's likely to mean a few lively debates between now and May's election.


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I am writing on what we are told could be London's hottest September day in 50 years. Wherever you are reading, hopefully you found time to soak up some invigorating sunshine over the summer months and are now gearing up for a productive autumn.
There's a lot going on at the Agile Ageing Alliance (AAA). Neighbourhoods of the Future is back on the road this month, kicking off in Utrecht on the 22nd, followed by the AAL Forum in St Gallen Switzerland on the 28th.
We are also looking forward to events in Belgium, Denmark, and Poland during October as we gear up for the European Summit on Digital Innovation for Active & Healthy Ageing, (Brussels Dec 5-8) where we will share findings in relation to the EU Reference Framework for Age Friendly Homes.
More on these events next time. Today, I would like to focus on the AAL Forum. We are co-creating a really interesting programme which you can read about here. And for those who can't make it we are planning a remote facility which we will Tweet about before the event.
We have some great speakers lined up including Peter Wintlev-Jensen from the European Commission, Simon Butler, who heads up the Healthy Cities and Ageing Societies sector for Arup, the inspirational Michelle Hawkins – Head of Future's at Virgin Care, and our favourite AAA motivator Dawid Konotey-Ahulu, Director Redington Finance and Founder Partnership for Change (P4C).
In fact, for those of you who missed Dawid's excellent presentations at our Brussels and London events earlier this year, click here for a little taste of What If?
That's about it for now. I am delighted to see our group growing so quickly on LinkedIn and am very much looking forward to witnessing tangible outcomes from our collaborative efforts.
Agile Ageing Alliance


It is not known exactly when the Eton Wall Game was first played, but the first recorded game was in 1766. The first of the big St Andrew's Day matches — between the Collegers and the Oppidans — was probably in 1844. The rules must obviously have been more or less agreed by then, but they were not actually printed and published until five years later.
The rules have been revised from time to time since 1849, but the game has remained essentially the same. The field of play is a fairly narrow strip, about five metres wide, running alongside a not quite straight brick wall, built in 1717 and about 110 metres from end to end. As in all forms of football, each side tries to get the ball down to the far end and then score. Players are not allowed to handle the ball, not allowed to let any part of their bodies except feet and hands touch the ground, not allowed to strike or hold their opponents, and there are also exceedingly strict 'offside' rules (no passing back and no playing in front); apart from that, almost anything goes.
Each phase of play starts with a 'bully', when about six of the ten players from each side form up against the wall and against each other, the ball is rolled in, and battle is joined. The player in possession of the ball will normally be on all fours, with the ball at his feet or under his knees. Players on his own side will attempt to support him, to establish themselves in a position where he can pass the ball to them, or to disrupt the opposition. Likewise, players on the other side will attempt to obstruct his progress, to force him down, to gain possession of the ball themselves. Occasionally the ball becomes 'loose' and a player may be able to kick it out of play: the next bully is then formed opposite where the ball stops or is stopped — quite unlike what happens in soccer or rugby.
At each end of the wall is a special area known as 'calx'. When play reaches this area, the rules alter slightly (passing back becomes legal, for example) and the attacking side can score. The attackers try to raise the ball off the ground and against the wall, and having done so to touch it with the hand. They then shout "Got it!" and if the umpire is satisfied that all is correct he shouts "Shy!" and awards them a 'shy', worth one point. The attackers can now attempt to throw a 'goal' which would bring them an extra nine points (the goals are a garden door at one end and a tree at the other). Shies are relatively common, perhaps half a dozen a year, but goals are very uncommon — the last on St Andrew's Day was in 1909.
The Eton Wall Game is exceptionally exhausting and is far more skilful than might appear to the uninitiated. The skill consists in the remorseless application of pressure and leverage as one advances inch by painful inch through a seemingly impenetrable mass of opponents. Few sports offer less to the spectator, although St Andrew's Day has become much more spectator-friendly recently.
The College and Oppidan teams practise throughout the Michaelmas Half in preparation for St Andrew's Day, playing against scratch teams composed mainly of Masters, Old Etonians, and other boys. Come the Lent half, the younger Oppidans get a chance to play: D Wall and E Wall play once a week, practising in the early weeks and then participating in a series of matches (the most serious of which is E Wall versus Chamber Wall, the College equivalent team), and about 40 boys in F are introduced to the game.
Click here for details of this half's fixtures.


This is one of my favorite polishes of all time. It's one of the best shades to come out of the Nail Prisms line, and in my opinion, one of the best duochrome polishes ever made. It seems like there are quite a few purple/silver/green type duochromes (like Zoya Ki) and a lot of blue/purple duochromes (Like Sally Hansen HD Laser), but not very many of these red/orange/gold/green type multichrome colors.
Sally Hansen Nail Prisms #08 Amber Ruby. Is this not the most gorgeous thing you've ever seen? It's so richly colored, it's like fall in a bottle. It's even perfect for Christmas- doesn't it look like a warm crackling fireplace, green garland and golden ornaments? The color shift in this is very strong and very dramatic. It can go from red and amber to all green and gold in a split second.
Beautiful polish, it's absolutely stunning!
so gorgeous! I had a bunch of Prisms, including this one, years ago and foolishly gave them away. I've got Burgundy Orchid and Ruby Emerald again however and I'm never giving them up!
Aw man I want this so bad!
I LOVE this!!!!! When did you buy it and how much was it?
*SWOON* Absolutely fantastic! You captured the colour shift so well.
I found this at Dollar Tree back in October and I about peed myself! This is such a gorgeous color - absolutely one of my top 10s.
i LOVE this.. i would kill to find some of these nail prisms!!
SO gorgeous! You description got me extremely excited for Christmas!!! Great swatch and capture of the color!
That is one of the most gorgeous colors I've seen.
beautiful! i just bought Golden Tourmaline and Ruby Diamond from Ebay for a reasonable price. i wonder if they still have any of these lying around at Dollar Tree.
Thank you so much for swatching multi/duo-chromes, especially Nail Prisms. It makes my heart happy!
I have a request, can you provide picture spam for "Turquoise Opal". It is my favorite polish of all time and I can never look at it enough!
I have at least 30 Sally Hansen Nail Prisms, and Amber Ruby is definitely one of my favorites. It looks absolutely beautiful.
I have this polish and love the idea, but mine is really sheer and takes forever to dry!
Yeah, I'm gonna need to locate this polish ASAP. It is absolutely gorgeous!
This is so beautiful! My Dollar Store used to get odds & ends of these polishes in. Not anymore. So disappointing.


Well today we found out that the 7 finalists of the MRI competition get a professional video model portfolio. That would just be awesome to win. Imagine the surprise when asked for my portfolio if I had a video portfolio to give. A very valuable prize. Although just being one of the finalists would be great in itself. When I think of what being refined means; great style,polished,professional, pleasant attitude, fashionable, I feel I have these traits. I do my best to always look put together and stylish. Like I said in previous posts I feel looking my best at all times is important. Finding photographers to do a normal portfolio of pictures has proven problematic for me because I'm very picky and don't care for sloppy,bad pictures. To have the opportunity for a quality video portfolio would be the best thing ever for me. To me being refined means having quality work done that makes you look your best. This prize offers that.


Thank you for considering a bulk product donation to The Food Group! Many commercial food processors, distributors, and retailers make donations of nutritious food and other products in bulk. Donations are a great way to move close dated or surplus product, finish up distribution of discontinued or seasonal packaging or products, and reduce your waste! Depending on the circumstances, we may even be able to pay the freight to get the product to our warehouse or pick it up ourselves, thus reducing your storage, transportation or disposal costs. You can also rest assured that everything that is donated to us goes out to our food shelf partners absolutely free. We do not charge any administrative or handling fees on any donated product, unlike many other food banks. We run a full-service warehouse, with refrigerated and frozen storage, so we can receive perishable and non-perishable items. We also accept pet supplies and household items. See our Bulk Product Donation Guidelines for details on what we are able to accept.
WHAT: Donate your product and feed local families experiencing hunger.
WHO IS HUNGRY: Despite a recovering economy, hunger persists in Minnesota. One in ten Minnesota households is affected by hunger, and approximately one-third of those impacted by hunger are under 18 years old. Poor nutrition adversely impacts students' thinking skills, behavior, and health, all factors that impact academic performance.
WHY PARTNER WITH THE FOOD GROUP: Your donation will feed local community members experiencing hunger, and demonstrate your dedication to the community.
The Food Group is focused on creating access to fresh produce, nutritious foods, and culturally specific options through all of our programs. We are recognized as a leader in advancing equity in the local hunger relief system. Our work ensures community members can access food that fits their dietary needs, is familiar to them, and they know how to prepare.
In 2016, The Food Group was awarded the Minnesota Department of Human Service's Commissioner's Circle of Excellence Award in recognition of our pioneering leadership and ongoing commitment to fighting hunger and creating increased access to nutritious foods. By partnering with The Food Group, you are aligning your company with these critical values and fighting hunger.
A PARTNERSHIP TO BE PROUD OF: We will proudly promote our partnership via our website, social media and printed materials (or keep your donations anonymous, if preferred). We can work with you on what makes the most sense with your needs and the audience you seek to reach regarding your philanthropic endeavors.
YOUR SUPPORT IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS: Impress your customers by showing them how you are giving back in a time of such great need! It's an excellent way to boost employee morale and engagement as well.
In 1996, the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act was passed, which was created to encourage the donation of food to non-profit organizations that would benefit the hungry.
The law protects all food and grocery donors, including individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, governmental entities, wholesalers, manufacturers, retailers, farmers, gleaners and non-profit feeding program administrators who donate food and grocery products in good faith.
There has never been a case of a company being sued for a good faith donation of food; this is a common myth. Our warehouse follows food safety practices, so you can trust that your donation will be handled properly. For more information about the Good Samaritan Act, click here.
Many donations of food are also eligible for an enhanced tax deduction under IRS 170(C)(3), which goes above and beyond a standard tax deduction. In December of 2015, Congress passed a bill that expanded the types of businesses that are eligible for tax breaks to include all business forms (C-Corps, S-Corps, Partnerships, LLCs, Sole Proprietorships), and made these tax breaks permanent! For more details, see The Food Group's Bulk Product Donation Guidelines.
This document is a comprehensive guide for donating product to The Food Group. It goes further in depth on The Good Samaritan Act, the enhanced tax deduction and includes detailed information on types of products that The Food Group will accept and under what conditions.


On November 9th, 2013, greenXchangers met in Berlin for a workshop day. First, the young professionals took part in an inspiring sustainability city tour experiencing green city projects in Berlin such as urban gardens and passive houses.
Second, the group met with a representative of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), one of the major political foundations in Germany, getting to know the KAS focusses in project evaluation. Afterwards the group discussed the current state and future of greenXchange.
The greenXchange meeting was finalized on the following day with the "IsraelCongress", which was long awaited and set into joyful prospect. KKL-JNF was not only the Congress' strategic partner, but also presented its history with a large exhibition, at which also greenXchange was displayed. Thereby, details were provided about greenXchange with its innovative green young leadership concept. In addition, networks were formed with other exhibitors and greenXchangers joined lively discussions in the Congress' labs.


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Hillel gives students the Hanukkah gift of familial atmosphere
Aarik Danielsen
Every year, Hanukkah experiences the misunderstood holiday blues. Because of its proximity to Christmas and a few shared similarities with the significant Christian event — including gift-giving — it is frequently cast by non-Jews as one of the faith tradition's major festivals. But Hanukkah, which officially began today and extends through Dec. 16, is a bit simpler than it's often made out to be.
A commemoration of the religious freedom wrested back when the Maccabees defeated Hellenistic forces in the second century B.C., Hanukkah is more a cultural and historical remembrance than a spiritual rite, often celebrated in the comfort of one's closest circle. "But those of us who feel inspired yearly, and deeply, by Hanukkah understand that the lack of 'grandeur' in the holiday's observance is precisely its point," Avi Shafran of Agudath Israel of America wrote in 2010 in The New York Times. "As the special prayer we recite on Hanukkah puts it, we thank God for handing 'the strong into the hands of the weak, the many into the hands of the few.' "
Brian Mitchell, the second-year director of Mizzou Hillel, seems committed to focusing on the simple joys of Hanukkah. The campus organization, which draws students from all strains of Judaism, began its observance last night with a Hanukkah dinner and party. In an email exchange, Mitchell reflected on the Hanukkahs of his own youth and the ways in which Hillel strives to create a familial atmosphere for students living away from home as the holiday begins.
Tribune: What are some of your first and most formative memories of observing Hanukkah? What traditions or ideas did your family emphasize? Is there a particular gift you received at Hanukkah that stands out as being significant or moving?
Mitchell: I remember always getting excited for Hanukkah, not only because of the gift-giving/receiving — which is always a bonus when you are a kid — but also having my family get together each night to light our menorah and really celebrating this holiday together as a family. With how hectic all of our lives were, Jewish holidays were always a time that we could get together and do something as a family. I am not sure I can think of any one particular gift that I gave or received during any Hanukkah; I just remember how exciting it was for us to be able to open a different gift every single night. But the lighting of the menorah together as a family is really the tradition that resonates the most with me — besides my mother's world-famous potato latkes!
Tribune: Hanukkah is largely celebrated in the home by individual families. How do you strive to provide something of a familial or home-away-from-home atmosphere for Hillel students during the observance of Hanukkah? What do you have planned for MU students this year?
Mitchell: Here at Hillel, we are always striving to create that "home-away-from home" atmosphere for everything we do. We have some students who come from very large Jewish populations back where they are from, and we have some who come from small towns that don't even have a temple for their families to be members of. Here at Hillel, it is our goal to make every student feel comfortable, whenever they walk in the building, and have them feel like they are part of the "Jewish family" that makes up this campus.
With such a small number of Jewish students who attend this university — around 700 out of 35,000 — it is nice for them to know that at Hillel, they have a place they can come to, to feel comfortable, safe and welcomed. This year for Hanukkah, we will be having a big Hanukkah dinner and party. … And since Hanukkah falls during final exams week, we will be having study hours each night of the week, where we will serve snacks and provide a quiet, comfortable place for students to study for their exams, while starting each night off with lighting of the menorah.
Tribune: Being in frequent contact with students, as you are, have you noticed any significant shifts in the ways young people observe or think about Hanukkah? Do you sense a strong attachment to the ideas and ideals of the holiday?
Mitchell: I really haven't noticed a large shift in how students think about/observe Hanukkah. To be honest … Hanukkah is really not the most important holiday Jews celebrate. It is just one of the most well-known because of its relationship to Christmas (timing of the holiday, gift-giving, etc.). Shabbat, or the Jewish Sabbath, which occurs every week Friday sundown to Saturday sundown, is much more of an important holiday that we celebrate at Hillel every single week, with a student-led service and free dinner every Friday night.
Tribune: What are some of the biggest misunderstandings or misperceptions you've encountered related to Hanukkah? On a spiritual or conceptual level, where do you tend to focus yourself during this season?
Mitchell: I mentioned in the last response that Hanukkah really is not the most important holiday we celebrate, but a lot of society believes it is. This season, I will be leading 27 Mizzou students on a free 10-day trip to Israel organized through an organization called Birthright Israel, and we will be there for the end of Hanukkah. So, it will be very interesting for us to see how Jews in Israel celebrate the holiday as well.
Tribune: Practicing Christians and even those with no faith affiliation tend to enjoy — or at least be exposed to — a great deal of Christmas- and holiday-themed art, music and film during December. Are there any artistic representations of Hanukkah that you have particularly enjoyed over the years?
Mitchell: Yes, it is true, once Thanksgiving ends, it seems we are overwhelmed with Christmas-themed music on the radios and decorations at public places. I would say the most entertaining form of Hanukkah-related promotion that I have seen lately is either this YouTube video [Mitchell included a link to the song "Candlelight" by The Maccabeats, a Hanukkah song set to the tune of Taio Cruz's pop hit "Dynamite"], which was wildly popular when it came out, or Radio Hanukkah on Sirius XM radio, a station that is just devoted to Hanukkah and Jewish music and programming during the holiday season. Check it out!
Tribune: What are some resources you've found that would help someone with little understanding of Hanukkah grow in their knowledge?
Mitchell: To be honest, besides doing whatever research someone would want to on the Internet about the true story of the miracle that is Hanukkah, I would recommend for anyone to simply ask someone they know that is Jewish what Hanukkah means to them and their family. … To hear someone actually speak about how this holiday has affected their life and how they observe and celebrate definitely gives it more of a "personal" connection and emotional element you can't find in a book or on the Internet.


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Extremely simple light box with syntax highlighting specifically for showing code

Developed on [bitbucket](https://bitbucket.org/bahmutov/code-box),
hosted on [github](https://github.com/bahmutov/code-box), available on *bower* under **code-box**.

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## Usage

* include jQuery
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* [Magnific Popup](http://dimsemenov.com/plugins/magnific-popup) - simple and powerful lightbox
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Why Boris Johnson's Britain Is Turning 'Rogue State' Over Brexit
Currencies Sep 09, 2020 08:09PM ET
© Bloomberg. Pedestrians walk on London Bridge as the sun rises over Tower Bridge in London, U.K., on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. The European Union will consider about 40 equivalence decisions this year, determining how much equity, fixed-income and other investment banking business can remain in London and still serve EU clients. Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg
(Bloomberg) -- Boris Johnson's government published legislation Wednesday allowing it to re-write parts of the Brexit divorce deal it signed with the European Union last year. The move to tear up part of an international treaty has sparked consternation in Brussels and could scupper efforts to secure a key trade agreement between the two sides. It puts Britain at risk of becoming a "rogue state," according to Ian Blackford, a Scottish lawmaker.
Here's why the new law is so controversial.
Will the U.K. break international law?
Yes, the government says. It is seeking power to undo sections of the Northern Ireland Protocol, part of the legally-binding Withdrawal Agreement it signed with the EU in January.
Crucially, the bill states it will "have effect notwithstanding inconsistency or incompatibility with international or other domestic law."
Senior Conservatives have warned that reneging on an international treaty could damage the U.K.'s standing in other disputes overseas, including with China over its imposition of a national security law in Hong Kong.
What specifically has Johnson done?
He is rowing back from the policies affecting Northern Ireland he signed up to as part of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. The protocol is designed to prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland, at the cost of creating a customs border in the Irish Sea.
The Internal Market Bill will give U.K. ministers powers to:
Waive customs paperwork on trade crossing between Northern Ireland and Great Britain
Unilaterally define which goods entering Northern Ireland would be liable for tariffs in the event no trade deal is signed with the EU by the end of the Brexit transition period on Dec. 31.
Strike down EU state aid rules contained in the Northern Ireland protocol.
These three issues are highly sensitive for the EU and, prior to Johnson's intervention, were still being thrashed out in joint discussions. The bloc is particularly concerned that goods could enter its single market unchecked via the 310-mile land border with Northern Ireland. It's also worried that U.K. subsidies will put EU firms at a competitive disadvantage.
How has the EU reacted so far?
With measured anger. The EU has called for emergency talks, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the move "undermines trust." The question now is whether it will poison the wider trade negotiations between the U.K. and the bloc. Expect Michel Barnier to comment on the legislation when the latest round of discussions break up later this week.
What more could the EU do?
It could refer a breach of the Withdrawal Agreement to a tribunal and ultimately the European Court of Justice. While such a dispute would last years, a finding in favor of the EU would allow the bloc to suspend any provision of any treaty it has with Britain.
The EU already sees a case for opening infringement proceedings, according to a preliminary analysis of the U.K. bill.
Why Is Johnson taking such a risk?
Johnson has repeatedly said that trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain must be unfettered after Brexit, and he sees this move as necessary to secure that goal. If the U.K. and EU don't come to an agreement by the year-end, all goods entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain may have to pay tariffs, a situation the U.K. government says is unacceptable.
But the prime minister also wants to break away from the EU's state aid rules -- a position that has become the biggest obstacle to reaching a wider accord with the bloc over their future relationship.
Downing Street is concerned that the Northern Ireland protocol could threaten its plans to provide state aid to British businesses. Potentially, the EU could block a subsidy to a company in England, Wales or Scotland on the grounds it might help or hurt a business in Northern Ireland, which will still have to follow the bloc's state aid rules after Dec. 31.
It could also be a negotiating tactic to encourage the EU to back down from its demand that the U.K. sign up to its state aid rules in return for any trade accord.
Could Parliament stop him?
Unlikely, given that Johnson enjoys an 80-seat majority in the House of Commons. But he could face a fight in the House of Lords. Former Deputy Prime Minister Michael Heseltine told Times Radio on Wednesday the legislation hasn't got "a ghost of a chance" of being approved by the upper chamber -- but it doesn't have an absolute veto; under the Parliament Act, it can only delay legislation approved by the House of Commons for a year.
Could he face a legal challenge in the U.K.?
It's unlikely, at least in the immediate future. One of the key lawyers who brought the successful challenge against Johnson's plan to suspend -- or prorogue -- Parliament last year, say it would be harder this time. Jolyon Maugham said Britain's unwritten constitution rests upon the concept of parliamentary sovereignty. If lawmakers approve the legislation, the judiciary's ability to get involved is "very limited indeed, if not non-existent," Maugham said.
Gina Miller, a campaigner who has successfully challenged the government over Brexit in the courts, said she is on "high alert," speaking on ITV's "Peston." But she also said she is waiting to see what happens, and the government may just be posturing.
Another route might be to question whether any breach of international law infringes the Ministerial Code, the standards of conduct that all government ministers must adhere to. That rulebook is, however, enforced by the prime minister.
What else is in the Internal Market Bill?
The draft law also contains measures to prevent trade barriers being erected within the U.K. after Brexit. When Britain was in the EU, policy areas that were devolved to the administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland broadly had to follow EU law. Out of the bloc and able to exercise their powers, Westminster faced the prospect of the different nations setting their own rules -- something which could inhibit internal trade. Blackford's Scottish National Party, which campaigns for independence, has already criticized the bill as an attack on devolution.


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LIC Residents to Hire Private Security Guards to Combat Crime on the Hunters Point Waterfront
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Aug. 21, 2020 By Michael Dorgan
Enough is enough, according to a number of Long Island City residents.
A group of residents are so fed up with the high levels of anti-social behavior along the Hunters Point waterfront that they are hiring a private security firm to patrol the area.
The group says that crowds of young men and women have been descending on Gantry Plaza State Park and Hunters Point South Park all summer and taking part in drug and booze-fueled rave parties that last throughout the night.
Meanwhile, other delinquents, they say, race quad bikes and motorcycles inside the parks, through the streets and along sidewalks.
Last week a group of around 45 residents came together and made the decision to hire a security firm to tackle the problem. The group wants the security officers to deter crowds from congregating.
The security officers will patrol the walkway outside both parks in September and October, according to resident and organizer Yolanda Tristancho. The group hopes that their presence will be enough to stop rabble-rousers from coming to the parks when they close at 10 p.m.
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"Things have gotten so bad that people have moved out of the area," Tristancho said. "We feel we have no other action but to take this into our own hands."
Tristancho said that the quality of life for residents living in the neighborhood has deteriorated and the area has become dangerous.
"Before you could go for a nice walk along the waterfront in the late evening but it's just not safe anymore," she said.
She said that the local police precinct doesn't have the resources to constantly patrol the area.
Tristancho said that her group is hiring two security officers who will work from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Thursday through Sunday.
They will be unarmed and will carry flashlights. They have no real authority– other than to call the police if things get out of hand.
The cost for the security will be around $1,500 per week and the group is asking residents to pitch in via a Go Fund Me page which was set up Wednesday. The page has raised over $1,100 so far.
The group has also approached the big real estate companies that own adjacent buildings to see if they would contribute.
Empty alcohol bottles and plastic cups left over from a party (Photo provided by Hunters Point South Residents Facebook page)
Mark Christie, a 23-year resident and the vice president of the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy, said the current situation is unacceptable and residents have been let down by the police and local politicians.
"We have been calling the police for four months about this carry-on and they only started coming down in the last few weeks," Christie said. "We haven't seen any politicians."
Christie said that organized rave parties have been taking place on the streets at the southern end of Hunters Point South and people have been consuming alcohol and taking drugs.
"There were hundreds of people there last Friday night and it was the loudest music you ever heard," Christie said.
He said that the streets and parks are left covered with empty alcohol bottles, plastic cups, and food waste. He said that illegal fireworks – which plagued residents earlier this summer– have been going off again in the area.
Hunters Point South Residents Facebook page
Christie, who attended last week's meeting, thinks the security personnel will help the situation and hopes they will co-ordinate with the police.
He said that restaurants — which are already struggling with COVID-19 restrictions – are also being impacted by the turmoil and need help.
The trash and unruly behavior is putting customers off going to nearby restaurants at night time, he said.
"How can you have outdoor dining with all this going on in our streets?" he said. "Parents are afraid to come with their kids and seniors are being scared off too."
The HPPC volunteer said there has also been an increase in the number of homeless people flocking to the area and parts of the boardwalk have also been vandalized with graffiti.
"It's just one thing after another," Christie said.
"Something has to be done."
Graffiti along the LIC waterfront. (Provided by Hunters Point South Residents Facebook page)
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Crypto Adoption in Pakistan Is Growing Rapidly Despite Ban
2017 - The Famous Bull Run of Crypto
2018 - BTC Slumps
2019 - Solid Recovery of Cryptocurrencies
2020 - Continued Rise of Crypto Adoption in Pakistan
2021 - The Rise of Crypto
2022 - The Current Situation
The Inflation Rate in Pakistan Rose to 13% in 2022
Por Hassan Shafiq
Despite high inflation rates and mass adoption of crypto in the country, Pakistani authorities are still not sure how to deal with one of the biggest asset classes.
Being the third country on the list of global crypto adoption hasn't helped the case of crypto in Pakistan. Pakistan's central bank proposed a ban on the trading of cryptocurrencies a month ago - a directive that hasn't been acted upon.
Questions are being asked left and right as to why the Pakistani Govt. is hesitant towards the legalization of cryptocurrencies, a sector that has more holdings than its central bank's foreign reserves.
The same concern of crypto legalization was shared by Pakistan's neighboring country India, however, the South-Asian country changed its stance by presenting crypto laws in the parliament (and imposing a 30% {unwelcoming} tax on local crypto accounts). This decision can serve as an exhibit for Pakistan to follow and not only 'legalize' crypto but also present laws that help its economy in the long run, seeing that the world is now realizing the importance of crypto, amid the ongoing situation between Russia and Ukraine.
To understand why Pakistan is hesitant towards legalizing crypto, let's dive into history and explore the timelines which the Pakistan Govt. shared with crypto.
2017 will always be remembered as one of the massive bull runs of the crypto market. After all, it is the year when Bitcoin jumped from $900 to $20,000, along with many altcoins that followed their leader and made many people rich in a short span of time.
The govt. of Pakistan imposed a ban on the trading of cryptocurrencies which is why Pakistani users failed to benefit from this amazing run. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) launched investigations against Bitcoin and cryptocurrency holders to demotivate the use of digital currencies, as per the directive of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) who refused to recognize any form of digital currency.
Bitcoin slumped to the $3000s in 2018, as the world became suspicious of it as a reliable investment asset due to the volatility surrounding BTC and the world of cryptocurrencies.
Meanwhile, things remained the same for crypto enthusiasts in Pakistan as the state bank issued a circular on the "prohibition of dealing in virtual currencies".
A circular issued by one of the biggest commercial banks in Pakistan, Meezan Bank Limited.
All the banks of Pakistan were instructed to report any 'suspicious' crypto transactions to the Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU). Did these measures end up discouraging the use of cryptocurrencies in Pakistan? The answer is a solid "NO". On the contrary, people became more curious and crypto trading continued through other ways, some of which have been outlined in our guide on how to buy Bitcoin in Pakistan.
Bitcoin made a comeback and reached the level of $13,000 in 2019, as the cryptocurrency lovers had a reason to believe in the digital currencies again.
In Pakistan, however, the crackdown against cryptocurrencies worsened as the country shut down nine firms dealing with cryptocurrency. However, this is also when a ray of hope was witnessed by crypto lovers in Pakistan because the country announced to launch a new digital currency following FAFTA's request. While this 'digital currency' was never launched, it did give a sigh of relief to crypto holders in Pakistan that the authorities are opening up to the world of virtual currencies.
2020 marked the year when most of us were introduced to the world of cryptocurrencies. The reason: Bitcoin rocketed past $20,000, shocking the entire world.
In Pakistan, this move didn't go unnoticed as Pakistan's SEC discussed the cryptocurrency regulation and to the surprise of everyone, the central bank of Pakistan came clean by announcing that it never imposed any ban on cryptocurrencies. It was all Pakistani media's false reports. However, the circular issued on the official website of the State Bank of Pakistan says otherwise (image attached below).
Whales (or the more appropriate term: institutional investors) were in no mood of pausing the bull run in 2020. BTC continued to rise until it touched the $60,000 mark before falling back to $30,000 only to go up and hit $69,000.
Owing to this massive rise of crypto, a high court in Pakistan approved a committee to explore the viability of making cryptocurrencies legal in Pakistan. However, criticism was made when committee member, Ali Farid Khwaja, a partner at Oxford Frontier Capital and chairman of KASB Securities, said:
"Half the members had no clue what it was and didn't even want to understand it".
This statement explained why in 2021, there was no move by the Pakistani authorities towards legalizing crypto and encouraging people to invest in the world of virtual currencies.
Bitcoin is recovering swiftly after suffering a major hit in what most experts are calling a 'small bear trend. It is now ranging in the $40,000 zone and other cryptocurrencies are also moving back up.
In 2022, Pakistan's neighboring country, India, legalized crypto and imposed a 30% tax on digital currencies. However, Pakistan's central bank again made the headlines as news started floating that it is planning to ban Bitcoin. It is March 2022 and this hasn't happened, however, the attitude of the Pakistani government towards crypto remains non-serious and laughable.
Yes, critics may argue that the Science Ministry has partnered with the Binance, the biggest crypto exchange, for Future Fest 2022 (a tweet that was later deleted), however, the stance of the government is still ambiguous on this matter
Making a case for crypto in Pakistan is easy, the country ranks third when it comes to global crypto adoption, mostly due to the high inflation rates. The rate of inflation rose to 13% in January 2022 and is still rising.
Many countries in the world are moving towards the legalization of cryptocurrencies, considering the opportunities it provides, especially to developing countries. The government of Pakistan may call cryptocurrency the "magic money" that should be discouraged (or banned repeatedly as evident in the timeline), but the youth of the country is clearly not on board with its decision, as can be seen in the crypto adoption index chart.
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