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Eco-fascism 2020 style
Astrid Van Kampen May 8, 2020 LatestPolitics & EconomicsStudent Life
Amid the global response to COVID-19, you may have seen the Facebook posts or tweets, saying something along the lines of 'Humanity is the virus'.
The internet being what it is, has seen many people making serious comments about the implications of the "the world is healing, we are the virus" narrative and this way of thinking.
Among these comments were responses calling out the statements as a stepping stone to 'eco-fascism' or 'eco-fash'.
If you're like me, this combination of terms would have sat a bit strangely.
It seems rather counterintuitive and just plain nonsensical. Greenies and Nazis coming together for the good of the environment?
What is Eco-fascism?
Eco-fascism refers to the combination of conservationist thinking and far-right authoritarian white supremacist ideology. It's more of an umbrella term than a distinct set of ideas and has a long and convoluted history, from early American conservationists, to Hitler's Nazi party, through to more modern influences such as The Unabomber and Finnish naturalist Linkola. The combination of fascist or neo-Nazi thought and environmental concerns has seen a growth in popularity in the last few years as general community awareness about green issues has heightened in an era of higher frequency of natural disasters.
In 2018, Sarah Manavis, a digital culture and tech writer for the New Statesmen investigated online eco-fascism in great detail. She discovered a movement comprised of an online white supremacist subculture, identifiable on Twitter by the use of pine trees or mountain emoji's next to their usernames. The group is also known for the use of Nordic runes, pagan beliefs, anti-Semitism and hate of multiculturalism. Members of this online community believe that the only way to save Mother Earth is through racial purity an end to immigration. The perpetrators of the mass shootings in Christchurch and El Paso last year held similar beliefs, calling for an end to multiculturalism and attempting to justify racism as conservationist and for the good of the environment.
Eco-fascism is not just isolated in the fringe and finds itself edging its way into mainstream politics abroad. The French National Assembly Party is making efforts to use the environment as justification for hard borders, saying that "borders are the environments greatest ally". Party leader Le Pen is making sure to paint those who attempt to move across borders as having no interest in green issues, saying that people who are "nomadic" don't have a homeland and therefore don't care for the environment. The party is promoting environmental protection via "localisation", part of which is the desire to lower emissions through reducing imports.
Where did eco-fascism originate?
The 26th President of the United States, Teddy Roosevelt, was a keen hunter and outdoorsman who held conservation as a top priority during his time in government, developing an expansive network of national parks, national monuments, game preserves, bird reserves and national forests. He also oversaw the establishment of the 1908 National Conservation Commission, a group whose 1909 report declared the maintenance of (white and Nordic) racial stock by preventing further immigration as integral to their goal of the protection of natural resources. These comments are revealing of a system of beliefs that compared "invading races" to non-native species, seeing both as detrimental to the environment they entered.
One of Roosevelt's friends and shooting buddies was Madison Grant, heralded by some as the "most important environmentalist of his generation". As well as saving several notable animal species from extinction, Grant wrote a book, The Passing of the Great Race: Or The Racial Basis of European History, espousing the Nordic race as 'natural aristocracy'. Roosevelt featured on the blurb of later additions of this book, where he heartily endorsed it. Grant's writing also caught the attention of a young Adolf Hitler, who referred to the book as his "bible".
Given the name, it's perhaps unsurprising eco-fascism has roots in Nazism. One of the clearest ideological links between Nazism and current-day eco-fascism is the ideology of 'Blut und Boden' or Blood and Soil. 'Blood and soil' is a favourite refrain of the online Twitter subculture researched by Manavis, as is the Nordic rune which was favoured by the SS. Conceived by SS member Richard Walther Darré, 'Blood and Soil' refers to an inherent bond between a race and their historical territory. The concept was part of a Nazi trend of glorifying rural life and connection to the land as opposed to urbanisation.
A more recent source of eco-fascist inspiration is The Unabomber – Ted Kaczynski, Harvard graduate and maths professor turned eco-terrorist. Kaczynski abandoned the world to live in a simple cabin in the woods of Montana in the 70s and mailed letter bombs to those he held responsible for the evils of industrialism. His manifesto, Industrial Society and its Future was stringently anti-industrialist and anti-technology and saw humanity as having lost their autonomy and freedom through their obedience and willingness to live within the structures of the modern world. In 2017, Netflix released Manhunt: The Unabomber, a fictionalised series based on Kaczynski's capture. The show has gained popularity and is credited by some in increasing interest in the eco-fascist movement, particularly in certain online circles, where Kaczynski earned the affectionate nickname of Uncle Ted. Kaczynski's conservationist and environmental beliefs combined with his violent methods have appealed to some and acted as an introduction to the more extreme possibilities of environmentalism, eco-fascism included.
Another figure linked to the increased prominence of eco-fascist ideology is Finnish naturalist Pentti Linkola who self-identifies as an eco-fascist and promotes the idea of 'lifeboat ethics'. "What to do, when a ship carrying a hundred passengers suddenly capsizes and there is only one lifeboat? When the lifeboat is full, those who hate life will try to load it with more people and sink the lot. Those who love and respect life will take the ship's axe and sever the extra hands that cling to the sides." His website sprouts a myriad of horrifying beliefs, including the need for a dictatorship, violence as the only effective method of gaining influence, and the danger of technology.
Where does this leave us on the Tweets?
When we look at the history of eco-fascism, and the figures and ideologies that have influenced it over time, we can see tweeting "we are the virus" although problematic, can't be put in the same category as comparing the earth to a lifeboat, mailing innocent people letter bombs, actively practising eugenics, writing a book that inspired Hitler, or promoting white supremacy alongside natural conservation.
It's also not of the same ilk as far-right political parties using environmentalism to justify border control, or Vikings-obsessed members of Twitter who openly promote Nazi beliefs and wish minority groups dead.
The extent to which people are merely 'shit posting', stirring the pot, or alternatively attempting to start a discourse regarding environmental policy and climate change is also unclear and warrants consideration.
But the potential eco-fascist connotations are still problematic. Writer Jeff Sparrow explained that only a small proportion of the world's population are responsible for the majority of emissions which are driving climate change. Climate change is driven by rich people and rich countries, rather than poor ones. More than a third of greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to just 20 fossil fuel companies. Attributing the cause of climate change to humanity as a whole lets these big corporations and the political entities who support them off the hook and feeds into a denial of the deep and systemic causes of the current environmental crisis.
In line with this, it's important to keep in mind the power differential we see in the world today. Ultimately, if any sort of action was to be carried out following the "humanity is the virus" line of thinking, you can bet your bottom dollar the unempowered and disenfranchised of society would be the first to suffer. The power dynamics we see, both locally and globally, will naturally have a huge impact on how any environmental discourse translates into action.
With environmental disasters likely to increase in frequency in coming years as a result of climate change it is important to consider what political views may gain traction as the effects are felt closer and closer to home. Times of crisis tend to lead to radicalisation and by identifying and calling out any early signs of extremism, be it left or right, society is in a better place to combat these problematic ideologies and proceed in a manner that minimises harm to all. After a logical and educational approach to this important topic via the twittersphere, we got to the memes.
Because if there's one thing 2020 has been good for, it's the memes.
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Seward's all time leading three-point shooter got back to her lights out ways Saturday. Mollie Mounsey sank 7-10 three pointers and scored 25 points as the #8 Seward Lady Saints beat Allen 86-46 Saturday afternoon at Allen Gymnasium in Iola.
He Lady Saints led 48-20 at halftime. Seward harassed the Lady Red Devils into 31 percent shooting and 29 turnovers. Allen was 1-11 from three. Seward shot 42 percent from the field and made 17-41 three pointers.
Mounsey's 25 marked her 10th time his season to score 20 or more points. Lexi Hernandez poured in 14 and was 4-7 from beyond the arc. Kalen Green had 20.
Seward has won 16 straight and is 23-2 overall and 19-2 in the Jayhawk. Allen is 6-19 and 4-17 in the Jayhawk. Seward wins their 12th straight over Allen. The Lady Saints host Neosho Wednesday night at 6 with Saints Shoot-around at 5:45 on 107.5 and kscbnews.net. Wendy's is the game sponsor.


As my birthday came nearer, I became more and more excited.
But I had made no plans. All I wanted was that Rachel should know about the document. And one more thing - Rachel should have all the family jewels. I went to the bank myself. I brought them back to the house and hid them in my room.
On the last day of March, I rode over to Nick Kendall. First, I handed him a copy of Ambrose's will. My godfather looked at it carefully.
'I don't agree,' I said. 'I want to make everything right.' And I handed him a copy of the document the lawyer had prepared.
'I am only doing what Ambrose wanted,' I said.
'I am sure she would not,' I said.
Nick Kendall watched me sadly as I signed my name on the document.
The sun was setting as I rode home. I bathed, changed my clothes and went into the dining-room. Rachel wanted to know where I had been. But I laughed and told her nothing.
After dinner, I was too excited to sit still. I walked down to the sea. There was a moon and the night was warm. I took off my clothes and for a few minutes I swam in the ice-cold water.
Then I ran to my room for the jewels.
I put the document on her table and began to open the boxes of jewels. Rachel's eyes opened wide in surprise and suddenly we were laughing together. I put the pearl collar round her neck. As I looked at her, I remembered the other Ashley women who had worn it.
'There is one thing,' I said. I looked into her dark eyes. They shone very brightly in the candle-light. She laughed softly and blew out the candle. We were alone in the darkness.
I did not leave her room until sunrise. Happiness had come to me at last. Rachel accepted me and my love. She was the first woman I ever loved - and she was the last.
I remember walking alone in the garden as the birds began to sing. Rachel and I would be always together now - day after day, night after night, for all our lives.
I went back to my room and slept. After breakfast, I went into the garden again. I picked the most beautiful flowers I could find.
Rachel was in bed, eating her breakfast. I threw the flowers on the bed in front of her.
I smiled, but said nothing. I went downstairs. I wanted to tell the servants that Rachel and I were going to be married. Then I decided that we would tell them together, later.
I walked in the gardens until it was time for Rachel to leave her room. The day was fine and I decided we should go out riding. But when I got back to the house, Rachel had already left. I waited for a long time, but she did not return. At last, I walked along the road, hoping to meet her.
When I saw the carriage, I stopped it. I got in and sat down beside Rachel. She was wearing a veil and I could not see her face.
'Where have you been?' I asked her.
Her voice was quiet. I did not think she was smiling.
'Let me look at your face,' I said.
She lifted her veil. There was no love in her eyes now.
I looked at her in surprise. It was unkind of her to make jokes about Louise. And why was Rachel talking about London? We had made no plans to go there.
While we were sitting at the table, the Kendalls came into the room. When they had wished me a happy birthday, I stood up, my glass in my hand.
I smiled at them all. But Rachel's face was hard and cold.
Rachel got up and the others followed her out of the room. I stood without moving until I heard them leave the house. When Rachel came back, we stared at each other without speaking.
I looked at her hard, cold face. I began to understand what Ambrose had suffered. She had everything. What else could I do? Suddenly I wanted to frighten her, to show her my strength. I put my hands round her neck and looked into her eyes.
'Will you marry me now?' I whispered.
Her dark eyes were full of fear, but she did not speak. I loosened my fingers. There were red marks on her white skin.
Rachel turned and went upstairs. I followed her, but she was too quick for me. She closed her door and locked it.
As she stood there, I saw myself in a mirror on the wall. There I stood, tall, awkward, white faced. But was it myself or Ambrose standing there?
As I lay in bed, I heard the clock strike midnight. All Fools' Day was over.


Q.1: What is the "Self-service Library Station" project?
A.1: The HKPL of the LCSD plans to set up on a trial basis in 2017-18 three Self-service Library Stations, one each on Hong Kong Island, in Kowloon and the New Territories in phases. These stations, which are situated at convenient locations with heavier pedestrian flow but away from existing libraries, will provide round-the-clock library services such as borrowing, return, payment and pickup of reserved library materials.
Q.2: What services are available at Self-service Library Stations?
Payment of library fees and charges such as reservation fees and overdue fines with Octopus cards, with instant updating of payment records.
Q.3: Where are the three Self-service Library Stations located?
A.3: The three Self-service Library Stations are located at the sitting-out area of the Island East Sports Centre in the Eastern District, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in the Yau Tsim Mong District, and an outdoor area near Tai Wai MTR Station in the Sha Tin District respectively.
Q.4: Why are there only three Self-service Library Stations?
A.4: The Self-service Library Stations are operating on a trial basis at this stage. Three trial points were selected to collect data for analysis of public demand for the service and evaluation of the cost-effectiveness.
Q.5: Are services provided by Self-service Library Stations available to memebrs of the public who do not have a library card?
A.5: To borrow library materials, including those of the Self-service Library Stations, a library card issued by the HKPL is required. Members of the public who wish to apply for a library card may submit a completed application form at any branch of the HKPL with supporting documents. They may also apply for the use of their smart ID cards for library services. For details of the application for a library card and the use of smart ID cards for library services, please visit the HKPL website at www.hkpl.gov.hk.
Q.6: What is the status of the backup stocks that are not on display at Self-service Library Stations?
A.6: The status of the backup stocks that are not on display at Self-service Library Stations is "Closed Stack".
Q.7: Why are patrons not allowed to reserve library materials of Self-service Library Stations or make requests for library materials that are not on display at the stations?
A.7: Self-service Library Stations mainly serve the purpose of on-the-spot borrowing. Since the operational mode of Self-service Library Stations is different from that of static and mobile libraries, not all library materials can be displayed due to the limited number of book slots. To ensure that all library material items are available for borrowing on the spot, the LCSD will adopt a flexible mechanism to rotate the library materials regularly, in the hope of providing diversified genres of books and maintaining a sense of novelty to attract patrons.
Q.8: What is a "station catalogue"? How is it different from the current library catalogue?
A.8: The "station catalogue" is a dedicated catalogue designed for Self-service Library Stations. Like the current library catalogue, the "station catalogue" allows patrons to conduct real-time search and browse library materials. On top of that, it provides more thorough information about the library materials, such as the shelving station, shelving tier, book slot number and status, as well as whether the return facilities are full, allowing patrons to learn about the latest status of the stations beforehand.
Q.9: How can the station catalogue be accessed?
A.9: Patrons may use the station catalogue at Self-service Library Stations. They may also visit the HKPL website or download the "My Library" app with their mobile devices for access to the catalogue.
Q.10: Please briefly describe the steps of borrowing library materials from Self-service Library Stations.
A.10: To borrow library materials from Self-service Library Stations, simply follow four steps: (1) select library materials from the book slots or the station catalogue; (2) log in the library account by using a library card or a Hong Kong ID Card registered for library services, and then enter the corresponding book slot number; (3) collect library materials from the check-out/return slot; (4) log out (if no other service(s) is/are required for use).
Q.11: What is the loan period of library materials borrowed from Self-service Library Stations?
A.11: Library materials of Self-service Library Stations can be borrowed for a period of 14 days, the same as all static libraries under the HKPL. Unless reservation has been made by another patron, each item can be renewed for up to five consecutive times.
Q.12: Can patrons select a Self-service Library Station as the pick-up location for reserved library materials?
A.12: Patrons may select a Self-service Library Station as the pick-up location for reserved library materials. Simply use a library card or a Hong Kong ID Card registered for library services to log in the account, then select "pick up" service and collect reserved library materials at the check-out/return slot. Patrons may also pay reservation fees with their Octopus cards, and payment records will be updated instantly.
Q.13: If patrons select a Self-service Library Station as the pick-up location for reserved library materials, how long is the collection period?
A.13: The reservation service of Self-service Library Stations is the same as that of the HKPL. The collection period is 14 days at the stations.
Q.14: Can patrons pick up reserved library materials of any size or format, such as compact discs, at Self-service Library Stations?
A.14: Generally speaking, patrons may choose to pick up all types of reserved library materials at Self-service Library Stations. However, in view of limited slots and the limitation of the library system, if the library materials are too small, too large, too thick or come with two or more accompanying materials, arrangements will be made for patrons to pick up the library materials at an alternative location of their own choice.
Q.15: Please briefly describe the steps of returning library materials to Self-service Library Stations.
A.15: To return library materials to Self-service Library Stations, simply follow three steps: (1) select the "Return" function from the screen (2) follow instruction to return your book (3) continue for the next item or exit.
Q.16: Can patrons return library materials of any size or format, such as compact discs, to Self-service Library Stations?
A.16: Owing to restrictions imposed by the system design, patrons cannot return audio-visual library materials like audio cassettes and compact discs or oversize items which cannot be deposited into the checkout/return slot of Self-service Library Stations.
Q.17: How to know whether a library material is returned successfully?
A.17: After a library material is deposited into the check-out/return slot, details of that library material will be shown on the screen. If patrons return more than one item including accompanying materials, they have to deposit the items into the check-out/return slot one by one. The screen will show the updated information after each item is returned successfully. Upon completion, patrons may choose to print a receipt.
Q.18: I have tried to deposit the library materials into the check-out/return slot. Why is the return unsuccessful?
A.18: Self-service Library Stations can only accept the return of a single item including an accompanying material at a time. Patrons have to deposit the items one by one into the check-out/return slot when returning more than one library material. Besides, the items must be placed in the direction as instructed. If the instructions are not followed, Self-service Library Stations may not be able to read the barcode on the item.
Q.19: Can patrons return overdue library materials to Self-service Library Stations?
A.19: Patrons may return overdue library materials to Self-service Library Stations and pay overdue fines with their Octopus cards. Payment records will be updated instantly.
Q.20: If any library material borrowed from Self-service Library Stations is returned late, how is an overdue fine calculated?
A.20: Self-service Library Stations are open seven days a week including public holidays. If a borrower fails to return any loan item within 14 days upon which it was borrowed, an overdue fine will be incurred on all service days of the station, including public holidays.
Q.21: How much should a borrower pay per day for overdue library materials borrowed from Self-service Library Stations?
A.21: Lending services of Self-service Library Stations stay in line with those of the HKPL. An overdue fine is imposed on each loan item and accompanying library material returned late. The charge is $1.5 per item per day or part of a day for library materials/accompanying library materials of the adult library and $0.5 per item per day for library materials/accompanying library materials of the young adult library or children's library.
Q.22: How to settle library fees and charges at Self-service Library Stations?
A.22: Patrons may settle library fees and charges at Self-service Library Stations. First, select "payment" on the screen and log in the library account. Then, the screen will show the item(s) and amount for payment. Patrons can select the item(s) to be paid and tap an Octopus card on the reader. When the transaction is completed, the amount paid and the Octopus balance will be shown on the screen and the receipt. Patron shall log out if other service(s) is/are not required.
Q.23: What can patrons do if their Octopus cards are wrongly charged?
A.23: Patrons may contact office of Self-service Library Stations for follow-up actions or visit any branch of the HKPL for refund.
Q.24: What are the opening hours of Self-service Library Stations?
A.24: Apart from a short suspension of services per day for the loading and unloading of library materials, all the Self-service Library Stations remain open to the public for the whole day.
Q.25: Are Self-service Library Stations open on public holidays?
A.25: Self-service Library Stations stay open on public holidays. Same as the opening hours of normal service days, all the stations remain open to the public for the whole day on public holidays, apart from a short suspension of services per day for the loading and unloading of library materials.
Q.26: Why is there a suspension period for each Self-service Library Station every day?
A.26: The daily operation and maintenance of Self-service Library Stations are handled by outsourced contractors. Contractors are arranged to load new library materials and collect returned library materials at the stations on a daily basis. Besides, less popular library materials will also be replaced regularly in order to offer more choices to the public. To handle such work, each Self-service Library Station has to suspend service for a short period of time.
Q.27: How can members of the public find out the suspension period of Self-service Library Stations?
A.27: Members of the public may read the notice posted at Self-service Library Stations. They may also visit the HKPL website or download the "My Library" mobile app with their mobile devices for details.
Q.28: Will Self-service Library Stations remain open when tropical cyclone warning signal no. 8 or above is in force?
A.28: Self-service Library Stations will suspend service when tropical cyclone warning signal no. 8 or above is in force.
Q.29: Will Self-service Library Stations resume service immediately after tropical cyclone warning signal no. 8 or above is cancelled or replaced by a lower signal?
A.29: If situation allows, Self-service Library Stations will resume service within two hours after tropical cyclone warning signal no. 8 or above is cancelled or replaced by a lower signal.
Q.30: Will Self-service Library Stations remain open when a rainstorm warning signal is in effect?
A.30: Self-service Library Stations will remain open when a rainstorm warning signal is in effect.
Q.31: Why are closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems installed at Self-service Library Stations?
A.31: For the sake of management and safety, the LCSD has installed/will install a closed-circuit television system with surveillance and recording functions at the Self-Service Library Stations, in accordance with the regulations drawn up by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.
Q.32: What can members of the public do if they have difficulty in using Self-service Library Stations?
A.32: Members of the public may contact office of Self-service Library Stations during office hours or call "1823" during non-office hours for enquiries.


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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - a review of clinical approach for diagnosis and current treatment strategies
A. Narani
Teaching Hospital Jaffna, LK
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, complicated and challenging disease to diagnose and treat. The etiology of SLE is unknown and various criteria were created to aide in the diagnosis, focusing on clinical manifestations and antibody profiles specific to SLE. Treatment options are limited to a few medications to control the inflammation and decrease organ damage. Treatment strategies vary according to the specific organ complication.
Keywords: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Auto immunity, Immune complex, Lupus nephritis
How to Cite: Narani A. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - a review of clinical approach for diagnosis and current treatment strategies. Jaffna Medical Journal. 2019;31(2):9–13. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jmj.v31i2.73
Published on 30 Dec 2019.
Narani, A., 2019. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - a review of clinical approach for diagnosis and current treatment strategies. Jaffna Medical Journal, 31(2), pp.9–13. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jmj.v31i2.73
Narani A. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - a review of clinical approach for diagnosis and current treatment strategies. Jaffna Medical Journal. 2019;31(2):9–13. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jmj.v31i2.73
Narani, A. (2019). Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - a review of clinical approach for diagnosis and current treatment strategies. Jaffna Medical Journal, 31(2), 9–13. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jmj.v31i2.73
1. Narani A. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - a review of clinical approach for diagnosis and current treatment strategies. Jaffna Medical Journal. 2019;31(2):9-13. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jmj.v31i2.73
Narani A, 'Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - a Review of Clinical Approach for Diagnosis and Current Treatment Strategies' (2019) 31 Jaffna Medical Journal 9 DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jmj.v31i2.73
Narani, A.. 2019. "Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - a Review of Clinical Approach for Diagnosis and Current Treatment Strategies". Jaffna Medical Journal 31 (2): 9–13. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jmj.v31i2.73
Narani, A.. "Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - a Review of Clinical Approach for Diagnosis and Current Treatment Strategies". Jaffna Medical Journal 31, no. 2 (2019): 9–13. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jmj.v31i2.73
Narani, A. "Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - a review of clinical approach for diagnosis and current treatment strategies". Jaffna Medical Journal, vol. 31, no. 2, 2019, pp. 9–3. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jmj.v31i2.73
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I lift up my eyes to the mountains –where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
In the city we are surrounded by the power of human beings. The buildings, the manufactured goods, and the information we see all day impress on us the force of human ambition, creativity and strength. In such an environment, the demands from our boss, the pressure from our clients and the competition from our colleagues can be overwhelming. Our future, our security and our identity seem to be determined by the people around us.
Things look very different when standing at the foot of a mountain. There one sees the grandeur of nature, the strength of rock and the power of water. Each feature in the landscape and sky speaks of God, whose ambition, creativity and strength are limitless, who created not just the mountains but the whole of heaven and earth.
If we will lift up our eyes from our desks to see the mountains we will put the power of people into perspective. As we look up we remember that our future, our security and our identity are as children of God, in Christ, and sealed with the Holy Spirit.
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BTS Becomes The 1st Korean Act To Achieve Platinum Certification For Downloads In Japan
Their worldwide impact is no joke!
BTS is only getting bigger worldwide, and Japan is no exception. Now, the international hit group has become the first Korean act to achieve an RIAJ Platinum certification for exceptional downloads in Japan.
The RIAJ (Recording Industry Association of Japan) first began certifying singles based on downloads in 2014 after phasing out its ringtone and PC download certification charts. Since then, while several Korean groups have received RIAJ Platinum certifications for streaming, none have achieved the same feat for downloads—until now.
As of RIAJ's recently released February 2021 certification list, BTS's "Dynamite" is now certified Platinum for 250,000 downloads!
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Not only does this make them the first Korean act to achieve RIAJ Platinum download certification, it also makes "Dynamite" the first non-Japanese song to achieve Platinum since Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" in December 2017.
The achievement marks yet another Japanese certification for BTS. The group already has 10 RIAJ-certified albums, including Double Platinum certification for Face Yourself (500,000 copies) and Triple Platinum certification for Map of the Soul: 7 – The Journey (750,000 copies).
On top of that, they have 10 RIAJ certifications for streaming, including six songs certified Gold (50 million streams). Earlier this year, "Dynamite" received a Platinum streaming certification in Japan after hitting over 100 million streams.
Congratulations for BTS—or Bōdan Shōnendan, as they're sometimes known in Japan!
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Rahmanović: I am glad the fans recognized our efforts and dedication
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With a total of 45 appearances and 10 goals scored, Amar Rahmanović is one of the regular first-team players of Sarajevo FC. He arrived at Koševo in June last year, and he has left a good impression on his previous performances. In a conversation for the Sarajevo FC'a website, Amar answered a few questions.
Considering that you started playing a career in Sloboda, how do you feel when you are playing against them today in a maroon jersey? What are the expectations of the match of the 14. round of the Premier League of B&H?
Yes, at seven years I made the first football moves in Sloboda FC and for the first time I played against the Tuzla team in the 3. round of the Premier League of B&H at Tušanj. I would have lied to say that the emotions were not mixed, but in every game, I do my best, especially in the maroon jersey, which is my big motive. I believe that this is seen in the field and that fans can recognize it. Therefore, it will be in the next round when Sloboda comes to Koševo. I will do my best to win, so that we can continue the positive series.
For some time you spent time in the Serbian Super League. How much did that experience help you?
Yes, I played in Serbia 5 or 6 years ago. Then the league was awesome. Mitrović, Marković, Lazović, Milivojević... These are all players who play today in European clubs. The very fact that Red Star is now playing the UEFA Champions League speaks a lot about the strength and quality of that league, and every experience builds a man, so it helped me to play on the level I play today.
What is necessary to improve in terms of football in B&H?
We will have difficult games, not because of the opponents, but because of the field. If you play on a bad pitch, all tactics and playouts fall into the water. It is simply impossible to realize it deliberately. I think that the solution to this problem will lead to a football game that is better and faster, but also to minimize the risk of injury that is very important. Therefore, infrastructure is one of the most important segments that needs to be improved in B&H. Last season we repeatedly pointed out that we have problems with bad field and that we will be better when the weather is better and our current position is the best indicator that Sarajevo really plays nice football. I hope that good weather condition will help our team by the beginning of December, until the autumn part is in order for our game to come to the fore.
You entered 45 appearances for Sarajevo FC and scored 10 goals. Are you satisfied with the form?
Uh, is there 45 games? Well, I am happy with the current form, but, of course, there is always place for improvement. I am trying to learn from my mistakes, and as for the number of goals scored, I would not comment on it. Each of my goals would be changed to win the team, because football is a team sport and the most important thing is that the team wins. Of course, if my goal is decided by no one happier than I am, the score should not be missed.
Best match in the maroon jersey?
My first match at the Sarajevo team was in Europe against Zaria FC, and that is really something I will remember. I really enjoyed playing, and in the end, I also enlisted the assistance.
Every player in his career passes through difficult moments. How did you overcome your bad days?
Like every player, I had difficulties. It is difficult, if you are trying, to do your best in training and games, you are aware of the waivers you make, and you simply do not see progress. I think that every athlete is facing it. I think that the most important thing here is to continue working, investing in oneself and staying strong mentally. I believed in myself and worked even more when it went bad and today I am happy and satisfied as a man and a player.
The favorite teammate?
I really do not know who I would choose. I am very happy and proud when I see that we are in the dressing room and outside, all friends. The common goal has brought us together, we have left our differences aside, and so we have come together.
Many say that it is difficult to play for Sarajevo FC because of the high expectations and constant pressure of the fans?
This is normal; Sarajevo is a great club that has always been good in history. Legends of Yugoslavia were wearing a maroon jersey and it is logical that the expectations of the fans are great. Someone can, and someone just cannot handle it. I try to always give my maximum, which is sometimes enough and sometimes not, but it always has the next game. The fans have great expectations, but we also have bigger ones.
The player you value and why?
Definitely Luka Modrić. He is proof that by continuous work, effort and dedication everything can be achieved.
Emir Hadžić: The team will not change much in the coming interim period
Vladan Kovačević: At the Academy we are not only learning about football, but also about life
Nihad Mujakić: The team has a family atmosphere, we are all friends
Sanjin Alagić: The future is in our children
Lelić: As someone who was born in Sarajevo it was always my dream to be a player of the Maroon Club


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Jake, it is still one of the best DIY projects I did in our garage. I especially appreciate it during this crazy winter storm weather.
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You're welcome. glad you are enjoying the series.
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Sep 03, 2013 · Simon & Garfunkel – The Sound of Silence – Madison Square Garden, NYC – 2009/10/29&30. ... People, Simon & Garfunkel.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, called for enhanced support for those recently displaced in Mali, where continued violence and threats by armed groups have forced local Malians and refugees to flee for safety. UNTV CH
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3. SOUNDBITE (English) Mohamed Toure, UNHCR's Mali representative: "Since the departure of Barkhane and the European troops there is a vacuum created by this departure. In this vacuum right now, we don't have any state authorities in that region so it really left in the hands of armed groups, terrorist armed groups that are really spreading terror, spreading killings, spreading rapes, creating misery".
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5. SOUNDBITE (English) Mohamed Toure, UNHCR's Mali representative: "Right now we are just noticing people who are coming in masses in this region, including refugees who have been displaced for quite a long number of years, of time, in those regions. Those are the same refugees coming out again in the different regions".
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7. SOUNDBITE (English) Mohamed Toure, UNHCR's Mali representative:
8. "We are talking about almost half a million people who are in need of assistance in terms of displacement. Of course, beyond that, in Mali we have almost 3 million people who are in need of humanitarian assistance and only 38% of the assistance requested was gathered last year in order to secure assistance of protection to IDP's and refugees".
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10. SOUNDBITE (English) Mohamed Toure, UNHCR's Mali representative:
"We have often times testimonies from refugees, or testimonies from IDP's noting that they have been in touch, or they have seen on the scene those groups that can be conceived as not Malian troops, but as foreign troops involved in those conflicts.
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12. SOUNDBITE (English) Mohamed Toure, UNHCR's Mali representative: "Unfortunately this kind of Mali fatigue, if I can call it that way, and we are really seeing that kind of diminishing drastically of the assistance provided to IDP's and refugees".
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, called for enhanced support for those recently displaced in Mali, where continued violence and threats by armed groups have forced local Malians and refugees to flee for safety.
"Since the departure of Barkhane and the European troops there is a vacuum created by this departure", said Mohamed Toure, UNHCR's Mali representative when speaking at a press briefing today at the United Nations in Geneva. "In this vacuum right now, we don't have any state authorities in that region, so it is really left in the hands of armed groups, terrorist armed groups, that are really spreading terror, spreading killings, spreading rapes, creating misery."
Operation Barkhane was an anti-insurgent operation that started on 1 August 2014 and formally ended on 9 November 2022. It was led by the French military against Islamist groups in Africa's Sahel region.
The operation was led in co-operation with five countries that span the Sahel: Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger. France began withdrawing its troops from Mali on 17 February 2022.
According to UNCHR's Mohamed Toure, "we are just noticing people who are coming in masses in this region, including refugees who have been displaced for quite a long number of years, of time, in those regions. Those are the same refugees coming out again in the different regions."
Gao, Timbuktu and Kidal are some of the towns to which the refugees are currently fleeing to seek for security. UNHCR and its partners are supporting local authorities in responding to the needs of forcibly displaced families and providing them with emergency shelter, education, food and water supply and cash assistance aimed at economic empowerment.
"We are talking about almost half a million people who are in need of assistance in terms of displacement", said UNHCR's Mali representative. "Of course, beyond that, in Mali we have almost 3 million people who are in need of humanitarian assistance and only 38% of the assistance requested was gathered last year in order to secure assistance of protection to IDP's and refugees."
As of 31 December 2022, so UNHCR, Mali hosted more than 60.000 refugees, including 25,000 from Burkina Faso. Meanwhile, some 440,000 Malians remain internally displace due to continued violence and threats from armed groups coming from different backgrounds.
As the needs of the displaced remain enormous, UNHCR is appealing to the international community to show greater solidarity for the displaced in Mali and in neighboring countries to be able to continue to deliver life-saving assistance.
" Unfortunately," said Mr. Toure, "this kind of Mali fatigue, if I can call it that way, and we are really seeing that kind of diminishing drastically of the assistance provided to IDP's and refugees."
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Home Campaigns Administrative Detention European associations urge freedom for imprisoned professor Imad Barghouthi
European associations urge freedom for imprisoned professor Imad Barghouthi
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The following letter was sent by three European associations, the Association of Academics for the Respect of International Law in Palestine (AURDIP), the British Committee for the Universities of Palestine (BRICUP), and the Belgian Campaign for Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (BACBI) to the European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, Carlos Moedas, urging action to release imprisoned Palestinian astrophysicist Imad Barghouthi, held under Israeli administrative detention without charge or trial. Original letter at AURDIP:
Carlos Moedas, Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation
Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200
On 6 December 2014 Israeli occupation forces detained Imad Barghouthi, Professor of Theoretical Space Plasma Physics at Al-Quds University, as he sought to cross into Jordan to attend a meeting of the Arab Association of Astronomy and Space Sciences in the United Arab Emirates. In common with many other Palestinians, the Israelis held Professor Barghouthi without charge and hence with no means of obtaining justice. Fortunately for him, the Association of Academics for the Respect of International Law in Palestine (AURDIP), the British Committee for the Universities of Palestine (BRICUP) and other human rights organisations alerted the international scientific community, which raised its voice loudly enough to persuade the Israelis to release him [1]. Forty-seven days after his arrest he was permitted to return to his family and resume his academic work.
However, on Sunday 24 April this year Israeli occupation forces again arrested Professor Barghouthi, and on Monday 2 May, without charge or trial, he was sentenced to three months' detention. This sentence, imposed under the emergency regulations introduced during the British Mandate, may be renewed indefinitely. According to Amnesty International and other human rights organisations, individuals held on this basis by the Israeli military authorities are frequently subject to violations of their fundamental rights, through torture and ill treatment during their interrogation and cruel and degrading treatment while in detention. But in any event, Israel's use of these emergency regulations is contrary to its obligations as the occupying power since under international law individuals suspected of a criminal offence must, among other things, be informed of the reason for their arrest, charged with a specific offence and given a fair trial as quickly as possible.
We have begun to alert the international scientific community of Israel's renewed detention of Professor Barghouthi. But we call upon you, Sir, to demonstrate your commitment to justice by insisting upon Israel's obligations under its Association Agreement with the European Union and to use the means at your disposal to see that Israel respects these obligations.
As we wrote to you on 10 January 2015, Israel has access to the European Union's research and innovation programmes on the same basis as member states of the European Union and has taken full advantage of this privilege. Access to these programmes is subject to certain very precise conditions concerning respect for fundamental rights. Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement stipulates that "relations between the parties must be based upon respect for human rights and democratic principles, guiding their domestic and international policies, and constitute an essential element of this Agreement."
Israel's latest arbitrary arrest of Professor Barghouthi is a serious violation of both the spirit and the letter of the Agreement. We therefore call upon you to use the authority of your office to see that Israel immediately releases Professor Barghouthi. We call for this as European citizens, or in some cases as academics with strong connections to Europe, who are concerned for the political and human values on which the European Union is founded. But we also do so as scholars who will do everything in our power to denounce and block EU-Israel agreements, if Israel continues to flout international law and the right of Palestinians to education.
Professor Jonathan Rosenhead, President, British Committee for Universities of Palestine (BRICUP)
Professor Ivar Ekeland, President, Association des Universitaires pour le Respect du Droit International en Palestine (AURDIP)
Professor Herman De Ley, Steering Committee, Belgian Campaign for an Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (BACBI)
Cc. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
[1] AURDIP and BRICUP's letter to the European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation concerning the arrest of the astro-physicist Imad al-Barghouthi, 10 January 2015; Israel's Detention of Palestinian Astronomer Traveling to Conference Violates Human Rights by the US-based Committee of Concerned Scientists, 20 January 2015; Scientists protest detention of Palestinian physicist, Michele Catanzaro, Nature, 21 January 2015; Letter from the Palestinian astrophysicist Imad al-Barghouthi after his release from detention, 27 January 2015
Palestinian hunger strikers attacked, transferred as they strike for freedom from administrative detention
Message of imprisoned Palestinian journalist Omar Nazzal on World Press Freedom Day


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The Saint Bids Farewell to Tacos and Quesos Fundidos
"We have really hardworking, talented people in the kitchen. The challenge, however, is that we need more people like them."
By Rosin Saez 9/1/2017 at 12:55pm
But can you cry over ghost tacos?
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"It's a small place and it was always meant to be a cozy cantina with great music and great drinks," the Saint owner Quentin Ertel tells me, adding, "the food was always going to play a supporting role to that." Now it won't play a role at all. The Saint is nixing its food offerings altogether and getting back to what Ertel had originally envisioned: a tribute to all things agave.
Tequila kind of has a bum rap. It's sometimes associated with Spring Break and lots of wooing. But for Ertel, and an entire culture of course, tequila (and mezcal) is a revered, handmade spirit. The closure of the Saint's kitchen means getting back to exactly that.
"We have really hardworking, talented people in the kitchen," says Ertel, "The challenge, however, is that we need more people like them." It's a sentiment echoed throughout the city: Seattle has a shortage of chefs; it's no secret. To that end, on Sunday, September 3, the Saint will serve its last tacos and quesos fundidos. It will then close for about a month to lightly renovate the space into a "cozier lounge atmosphere" and reopen in early October. And when it does, expect maybe one salty snack and even more agave-based cocktails, housemade gastriques, syrups, infusions, and boozy experiments.
Quentin Ertel, Temporary Closures, The Saint


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