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Posted by sipoasis On December 25, 2019
On the Dark Web, there's a live webcast show called "NulledCast" that few people have ever heard of. It's pretty popular in Dark Web circles, though.
The premise of the show is this: The hosts will hack the cameras in home security systems and mess with the owners. Ring and Nest are the two most popular targets.
Recently, Ring has been getting the most attention, which has resulted in some of the NulledCast antics bubbling up from the Dark Web and being mentioned in mainstream news media.
The hackers are using recycled/re-used passwords to get access to the devices. The attacks range from annoying to creepy and disturbing. In one case, the hackers took control of cameras at an animal shelter and using the shelter's speakers, sent a message to a staffer there bragging about how they had just killed a kitten.
In another recent example, they took control of a Ring device used by a minority family and shouted racial slurs at them. In still another, the hackers talked to and taunted to a young boy while he was playing video games in his room.
Yet another family was taunted by ghostly voices that suddenly started coming from their features, with the hackers laughing that they could still see the family, even as they began powering the cameras down. Finally, another recent example included a creepy conversation with an eight year old girl that was instructing her to mess up her room and break her television set.
The people who are on the receiving end of these attacks have a range of reactions from being slightly unnerved to outright terrified, and unfortunately, there's no end in sight. Smart devices like most of the home security systems sold today and a raft of other appliances have notoriously poor security, if they have any at all, which is why shows like NulledCast are so easy to produce. If you use a Ring Device, be aware that someone may be watching.
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Arkansas' Combo Sectional Champions and Finalist
Two Arkansas teams showed up and showed out as they went undefeated at the 2016 Combo Doubles Southern Sectionals. While one Arkansas team made noteable efforts towards the championship title.
John Cloud and Marc Sherman's 55 & over 6.5 team was in it to win it! This team went undefeated by Louisiana, Mississippi (B), North Carolina (A), and Georgia (A) teams. Their final match was against Alabama where they beat them 2-1. Congratulations to Dana Bennett, Bo Frazier, Marc Sherman(acting captain), Bubba Brossett, David Alexander, Kim Backus, and Philip Hooper.
Brandon Kiker's 18 & over 5.5 team showed no mercy as they beat Alabama (B) 3-0, Louisiana 3-0, and Georgia 3-0 in their fight to be a finalist for sectionals. In the final round, this Arkansas team beat South Carolina 2-1. Members of this team include Brandon Kiker (captain), Mike Delozier, Hugh Finkelstein, Rick O'Keefe, Jake Yancey, Nick Shull, and Lucas Rowan.
Kim Delatin, from Bentonville, and her team fought hard all the way to the end and became finalist in the 40 & over women's 7.5
There were 168 men's and women's teams with 1,522 players from nine states. More information can be found on the tournament's website, www.SouthernCombo.com. This is the 2016 tournament because teams qualified in local play last year. Congratulations to these Arkansas teams on this awesome win and for representing us well!

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Who said pancakes can only be white-flour flapjacks drowned in butter and syrup? These 20 protein pancake recipes are a delicious alternative!
If you're trying to build muscle, you probably already know how important it is to get enough protein.
But getting there can be pretty dang boring if your menu is full of chicken and protein shakes.
This healthy pancake recipe doesn't venture far from a standard blueberry pancake recipe at all.
Only two ingredient swaps are required to boost the nutrition. First, whole-wheat flour adds complex carbs. Then, instead of using milk for a thinner pancake batter, this recipe uses reduced-fat ricotta cheese.
Looking to wean your kids (or yourself) off of sugary cereals? Try these chocolate protein pancakes as a way to sneak in some nutrition. There's only a tablespoon of coconut flour, and most of the base is bananas, protein powder, and egg whites.
These chocolate pancakes are very lightly sweetened with only 10 grams of sugar per serving, including the natural sugars from the bananas. Yet, they deliver triple the chocolate: protein powder, cocoa powder, and cacao nibs for the crunch.
Three-ingredient banana protein pancakes have taken the internet and healthy kitchens by storm. That's because they take just minutes to make.
Mash a banana with a fork, beat in an egg, and stir in a scoop of your favorite protein powder. They're delicious, but the texture is eggier than traditional pancakes.
If you want to upgrade them to a thick, fluffy pancake, you'll need a few more ingredients like oats, milk, baking powder, and baking soda.
If you don't want to pick up a whole jug of protein powder for pancakes, try this recipe instead. It uses yogurt, oats, and egg to get over 12 grams of protein per serving.
You can use a single-serving container of blueberry yogurt for this recipe, but be sure to go for a low-sugar brand like Siggi's. Some flavored yogurts contain over 20 grams of sugar per serving.
Pancakes are a quick breakfast to make, and what takes the most time is measuring out the ingredients to make the batter. Get the prep work out of the way early by making this pantry-friendly pancake mix.
It contains ground oats, protein power, sugar, and baking powder. For one serving, stir in 1/4 milk to 3/4 cup protein pancake mix, and your batter is ready for the skillet.
For a seasonal update on the original banana protein pancakes, just add pumpkin and spices. And this recipe can be easily adapted to make sweet potato protein pancakes, or butternut squash protein pancakes – just replace the pumpkin with purees of those ingredients.
And if you have pumpkin pie spice on hand, use 3/4 tsp. of that instead of separately adding the nutmeg and cinnamon.
Have dessert for breakfast with this innovative tiramisu recipe.
The protein crepes are flavored with instant coffee, and they're filled with vanilla mascarpone cheese. Then a simple chocolate drizzle, made by mixing together coconut oil and cocoa powder, completes the picture of a healthy tiramisu-inspired breakfast that's indulgent enough to have for dessert.
When you need pancakes worthy of a king, look no further.
This recipe is inspired by Elvis Presley's famous flavor combo of peanut butter, banana, and bacon – only with some careful planning so it's like a restaurant brunch but won't add up to a day's worth of calories.
Using PB2 helps lower the fat content to make room for the bacon. Even then, a few slices of bacon on the side of your pancakes might tip the macros a little too much, so crumbled bacon bits are the way to go.
You can add protein powder to oatmeal and stir in a swirl of peanut butter, but that's not nearly as fun to eat as a stack of thick pancakes smothered in it.
Of course, you'll want to take it easy with peanut butter since the calories, especially from fat, will add up quick. Mix up a pourable peanut syrup with 1/4 cup PB2, a teaspoon of honey, and cinnamon to taste. Add enough water to reach the desired thickness, about 2 to 3 tablespoons.
These pancakes are as thick as waffles! And you'll never guess the secret ingredient that helps them get so fluffy. Brown rice protein powder, which is much lighter than whey, helps add nutrition and create such an airy batter.
Any other kind of protein powder will work in this recipe too, but the protein pancakes won't be as fluffy.
If you need a gluten-free pancake recipes, protein pancakes are a good bet since a lot of them replace the wheat flour entirely.
This version doesn't even have protein powder, using quinoa flour instead. It has a similar amount of calories and protein as white flour, but one cup of quinoa flour will shave off over 20 grams of carbs per batch.
Healthy pancakes don't always have to look like healthy pancakes. These classic protein pancakes show nothing on the outside to reveal how good they are on the inside, making them ideal for fooling kids and grown-ups alike into eating a wholesome breakfast.
Rather than flour, there are whole oats for lots of complex carbs and fiber. The batter also has a bunch of egg whites and a cup of cottage cheese. Altogether it's a whopping 27 grams of protein – all without protein powder.
This pancake recipes relies on simple flavors to make a big difference.
Start with a high-quality vanilla whey protein powder – nothing with artificial flavors because you'll taste the difference. Then add some ground almonds (or almond flour) to thicken the batter, and zest half an orange to make the flavors pop.
Although it depends in your macro targets, the best thing about protein pancakes is probably the fact you can replace the simple carbs.
So if you make the batter with other low-carb ingredients, like egg whites and almond milk, you can make amazingly low-carb pancakes. These boast 25 grams of protein per serving, but only contain 2 grams of carbs and a measly gram of fat.
If simple protein pancakes haven't been filling you up enough in the morning, you have to try these next. They have double the coconut to keep you fuller longer thanks to a healthy dose of fats and fiber.
And chia seeds make a great addition to any pancake recipe – or any recipe, period. They can increase metabolism and improve hydration.
When the fat is removed from peanut butter, what's left is a super peanutty, high-protein powder. And since it's like flour, it can sometimes be used as a substitute when making doughs and batters.
These PB2 protein pancakes won't puff up like they would with wheat flour, being thin instead like Swedish pancakes. So you can smother them in syrup like a pancake, or roll them up with fresh fruit in the middle like a crepe.
1 Tbsp. chia seeds + 3 Tbsp water.
These aren't your typical pancakes, and they're cooked a little differently. Set the stove to a lower temperature to allow them to cook a little longer. Or, you can make a big batch on a baking sheet in the oven, which takes about a half hour.
And it only takes one adjustment to make these into paleo pancakes: use a non-dairy milk like coconut, almond, or hemp.
When you think of cottage cheese, pancakes are probably one of the last things to come to mind. But you'd be surprised how awesome cottage cheese pancakes can be. They're loaded with protein without using any powders, and the cheese makes them taste rich and decadent.
You might even want to skip the maple syrup, opting for fresh fruit or preserves for a flavor like berry cheesecake.
Nutella addicts have a hard time not smothering everything in the chocolate hazelnut spread, and that definitely includes pancakes. Instead of going for the jar first thing in the morning, stave off those cravings with these chocolate hazelnut pancakes instead.
They look and taste like dessert, especially with the double PB2 drizzles as a topping, but have only 3 grams of sugar per serving.
Eat breakfast like a superhero with this stack of pancakes. They're not just named after The Hulk because they're green.
These are exactly the kind of nutrition the big guy would need to Hulk out without burning out. Kids will think it's cool that the pancakes are bright green, and you'll be happy that the color comes from spinach.


A photo scanner for $12?
I was at Barnes and Noble's the other day, when I saw this ION iPICS2GO pseudo-scanner in the bargains bin. Not really a scanner, though. It's a sort of light box. There is no lens or imager inside. It's just a stand where the iPhone actually taking and processing the pictures will be set.
Coupled with an iPhone, it can scan 3×5 and 4×6 prints, and, more interestingly, 24×36 negatives or slides.
The iPICS2GO was boxed, so I could not see it. But it was only $12. And even if it was a piece a junk, it was worth trying.
The whole thing is rather bulky (the size of a toaster), but it looks solid and well built. The negative holder and the 4×6 print holders are made of plastics of good quality and will not damage the originals, and the iPICS2GO will just needs four AA batteries to work. The print or the negative being scanned is lit by LEDs, which seem efficiently color corrected.
There is an iPICS2GO app on Apple's app store, that you can download for free and use to control the camera of the iPhone. Although Apple's built in Camera and Photos applications will give the same results if you "scan" a 4×6 print, you will need the ION application to enlarge and invert the 24×36 negatives. You could do it with Photoshop, but if you had a laptop and Photoshop, you would probably also own a real scanner and would not be interested in this product.
As mentioned earlier, the iPICS23GO is not a scanner on its own. But paired with an iPhone 4, it forms a cheap and portable scanner, and its bundled application makes it easy to edit and share the scanned images, via e-mail or through Facebook. I can imagine a situation where you visit old friends or relatives, and they end up opening the proverbial shoe box where their favorite Kodak prints are stored. You scan a few pictures for immediate consumption on the iPhone, or share them around via email or on Facebook.
In this situation, the results are pretty good. IN order to benchmark the iPICS2GO, I scanned a 4×6 color print (the picture had been taken by a good 24×36 camera 10 years ago) with the ION box and with the real scanner of an all-in-one photo printer from Canon. Both images were transferred to a Mac, uploaded in Photoshop, and printed again. The Canon scan is a bit better (wider tonal range), but not that much. If the goal is just to casually look at old pictures on a smartphone, share them on Facebook or even print them again (4×6 prints, please, nothing larger), the ION iPICS2GO fits the bill.
Scanning negatives, on the other hand, is a much more difficult challenge.
The app does a good job at converting the negative into a positive image, whose quality is acceptable as long as you look at it on the iPhone (the original 24x36mm negative has a diagonal of 43mm; the screen of the iPhone has a diagonal of 3.5in, or 88mm – Th enlargement ratio is roughly 2:1). But don't try to export it to a PC, or even worse, to print it. As soon as you enlarge it, the quality becomes unacceptable, as can be seen on close-up (below, on the right).
I have to admit that the ION iPICS2GO is much better gadget than I expected. If your goal is to take snapshots of your favorite prints every now and then in order to have them always with you on your iPhone, it's perfect. You can also email your images or post them in Facebook directly from the ION app.
On the other hand, if the only source document you have is a negative, don't expect miracles. In the best case, the resulting image will be somehow acceptable as long as you look at it on your iPhone. Beyond that, it's hopeless. If you love the picture, bring the negative to a minilab.
But in any case, an old picture reborn on an iPhone is better than any image forgotten in a shoe box.
The original images were shot in France in "les Gorges du Verdon", a small scale version of the Grand Canyon, in 2001. I don't remember which camera I was using.


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NIWA has transformed 1.5 million square kilometres of data into the most accurate and detailed map yet of the land underneath the sea around New Zealand.
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The high resolution of the data allows people to clearly see undersea valleys, peaks, cliffs and plateaus. Helen says this sort of detail had not previously been available because data covering some of the ocean floor were sparse and older mapping technology was less precise.
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Following widespread criticism of the UK drug industry in 2005 ABPI launched a revised version of its voluntary code of practice on marketing practices to take effect on January 1, 2006. In January 2006 PR Week reported that ABPI had hired Santé Communications to "handle a 'multi-faceted' campaign targeting all industry stakeholders from April." [1]
Santé MD Liz Shanahan told PR Week "The industry is often perceived by media and clinical communities to be an aggressive oligarch; in our experience that is not the case." [2]
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Treatments for Cystic Fibrosis
Date: 2009/01/26 (Rev. 2010/06/26)
Kent Pinkerton
Synopsis : Presently only symptomatic management is possible for Cystic fibrosis but there are very promising gene therapy trials under way.
Cystic fibrosis, which affects 30,000 American children and adults, is a multi-system disease caused by a defective gene. Presently only symptomatic management is possible, but there are very promising gene-therapy trials under way.
In the respiratory system the thin mucus lining becomes thick and sticky. In cystic fibrosis management, the primary treatment of the system is to thin or clear this mucus. Bronco dilators like albuterol are used to clear the clogged airways. Mucus thinning drugs delivered by aerosol, like pulmozyme, are helpful.
The most effective way of clearing this mucus is by mechanically dislodging it. Clapping on the chest and back, with the head tilted on the edge of a table, is quite effective. There is an electrical clapper that does the job safely.
There is an electrical inflatable vest that vibrates and dislodges the mucus.
Infection is an ever-present risk with cystic fibrosis patients. Regular shots for pneumonia and influenza are very important. Bacterial infection is fought with newer antibiotics like TOBY, which delivers the medicine directly into airways with aerosols.
Because of the blocked ducts of the pancreas and liver, the enzymes and bile do not reach the intestine. Though the patient eats normally or even in excess, the fats and proteins are not digested. So the cystic fibrosis patient needs to have the enzymes supplemented with oral pancreatic enzymes. There is also the need to take vitamins, especially the fat-soluble ones. If lung function is completely damaged, the only alternative would be lung transplantation. This would involve many factors, like the availability of a donor and the patient's present health, prior to undergoing major surgery.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has 115 centers all over America, and provides guidelines and advice. They support many studies to find gene therapy to cure cystic fibrosis. The target is to add normal genes to the cells of the airways to prevent further damage. Biotech laboratories produce healthy genes, which need to be delivered to the appropriate cells. These vectors, or delivery systems, are the key areas of research to combat cystic fibrosis. One method that is actively pursued is to modify the common cold virus to carry the healthy genes into the correct cells. On another track, the DNA molecules are compacted to their minimum size and delivered directly to the relevant cells without the need for a carrier such as a virus. This technology is called PLAS min.
The primary aim of medical and scientific research on cystic fibrosis is to understand, treat and cure cystic fibrosis. The research also focuses on serious symptoms and complications of the disease.
Cystic fibrosis research on gene therapy and protein therapy has made new developments. Gene therapy using liposomes is the technique of adding a healthy copy of the gene. Protein therapy is used to repair the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. Drugs for replacing the function of CFTR protein have been developed. Research groups are engaged in developing new drugs to move this protein to the membrane.
Cystic fibrosis research has spread to the area of improving symptom control which includes controlling lung infections, reducing inflammation and improving nutrition.
Another fertile area of interest is regarding the cause of cystic fibrosis. The research on genetic disorders explains the factors that regulate channel activity and their effect on the plasma membrane. This research proves that the inherited disorders of cystic fibrosis include chronic pulmonary disease and hypertension. Research done on the regulation of gene expression identifies the factors that control gene expression. The study is conducted on the effect of alterations in these factors. Researchers have developed optical imaging aids for cystic fibrosis study. Optical sensing tools are used to investigate adenosine triposphate release and its role in cystic fibrosis.
Many researches are conducted to improve the treatment of cystic fibrosis. New medicines have been invented to remove the secretions in the lungs. The removal of secretions can be measured by inhaling a small amount of radioactive gas. New methods are developed to assess the deposition and clearance of the radioactive gas. Cystic fibrosis research has proved that the effect of physiotherapy is not uniform in all patients. Physiotherapy made a positive effect in majority of patients. But some patients experience deterioration in ventilation. Researchers on this disease investigate the disordered breathing and the effect of exercise on the patients. Arm exercises result in over-expansion of lungs and this may cause breathlessness in severe cystic fibrosis patients.
As this gene therapy experiments are at an advanced stage, cystic fibrosis sufferers can hope for a permanent cure in the near future.
Cystic Fibrosis: Caroline Is In Control - LMU student Caroline Schambeck has Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease, but she does not let her illness dominate her life.
Human Growth Hormone Shows Promise in Treating Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms - Human growth hormone can be used successfully to treat some symptoms of cystic fibrosis.
Cystic Fibrosis Life Expectancy Statistics - Statistics on life expectancy with Cystic fibrosis a genetic disorder which occurs in one in 3200 Caucasian births.
Treatments for Cystic Fibrosis - Presently only symptomatic management is possible for Cystic fibrosis but there are very promising gene therapy trials under way.
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For an idea of what it takes to get glowing skin from the inside out, check out three of Paltrow's favorite beauty detox recipes below. No moon dust required.
Packed with protein from chickpeas, good fat from olive oil, fiber, vitamins, calcium, and iron from spinach, and vitamin C and antioxidants from lemon, this hummus is a serious nutritional powerhouse. It's great with crudités or crackers, spread on a sandwich, or simply eaten with a spoon.
Combine all the ingredients with 1/4 cup water in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add more salt to taste.
This is a perfect and filling detox staple that you can easily add protein to.
To make the pesto, combine the herbs, walnuts, olive oil, and 2 tablespoons water in a food processor and blend until almost smooth. Season to taste with salt.
To cook the zucchini, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss the zucchini with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. When the grill pan is hot, add the zucchini strips and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until the zucchini is tender and has nice grill marks. Remove to a cutting board and dice when cooled.
To assemble the bowls, toss the brown rice with 1/4 cup of pesto and the lemon zest and juice; divide between two bowls. Top each bowl with half the zucchini, half the sautéed greens, half the avocado, and half the toasted pumpkin seeds. Finish with a pinch of red chili flakes and some fresh lemon juice, if desired, and serve with the remaining pesto on the side.
This easy kale dish is a total detox staple. It's great as a side dish with a simply cooked protein, but we particularly love making a big batch and adding it to dishes throughout the week like our grain bowls or a quinoa and veggie stir-fry.
Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red chili flakes and cook for 30 seconds, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Add the kale and a large pinch of salt. Use a wooden spoon to stir, mixing everything well so that the garlic doesn't stick to the pan and burn. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, until the kale is starting to wilt and the garlic is lightly toasted.
Cover with a lid, turn the heat down to low, and cook for 5 minutes, until the kale is tender.
Coconut sticky rice might be the best treat ever, and this version, made with nutrient-dense brown rice and sweetened with coconut sugar, is totally addictive. We like a ratio of mostly mango and a little rice, but if you're looking to fill up, increase the amount of rice.
Combine the rice, coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer over low heat, stirring often, for 2 minutes, until the mixture has thickened and most of the liquid has evaporated. Top with the mango and sesame seeds, if using.
Images and recipes excerpted from the book Goop Clean Beauty by the Editors of Goop. Reprinted with permission of Grand Central Life & Style.


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As a design house that sells to retailers and wholesalers around the world, Asiades has penetrated the market with a factory-to-customer system. Their long-standing partnership with factories in Asia is a key reason for this system to succeed. However, every product starts at the drawing board, and in-house collections are one of the most time-consuming processes, something we learnt from the man behind the scene, Mr Jan Wout Hulstein, owner of Asiades.
It all started with brainstorm sessions to develop ideas and concepts that would fit together in a collection. Thereafter, prototypes are created and worked till it is perfect in craftsmanship, quality and look while maintaining a realistic price. "We strive to make sure that the final product is always better than expected," Jan added.
As an advocate on the current trend of sustainability, Asiades is always looking for green and honest production. Surprisingly, China, one of the most production-heavy countries, is pushing for sustainable production in all factories.
After 16 years with IFFS, Asiades has regarded the show as the leading platform in Asia for quality and fashionable suppliers and buyers from Southeast Asia. IFFS's move to Marina Bay Sands has a positively hugeeffect for Asiades.
"For visitors it's not all about the quantity of exhibitors but more about the quality," Jan said. Asiades has always had a great experience at IFFS since the launch of their leather chair collection 17 years ago, their collection was a big hit. At that time, such quality and material can only be found in Europe, so they were very well-received in Asia. Since then, they have never had a bad show and are always looking forward to exhibiting at IFFS.
With regards to IFFS 2019's theme, UrbanAsia – the Future of Urban Living, Jan spoke about how more and more people are living in cities. That is why Asiades keeps organisation in mind when they design collections fit for Urban Living, along with other seemingly minute details, such as size and colour. "Will it fit in an elevator?" "Will it look nice and spacious in an apartment with such colour?" These are some of the key questions Asiades keeps in mind when they develop collections.
Hence, look out for more information about Asiades' latest collection on www.IFFS.com.sg, and check out their booth at C301 on Level 1 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands when you visit from 9-12 March next year.


Helen Grimshaw was born in London but her upbringing was in Surrey. Her father was a civil engineer working for one of the electrical supply companies and presumably fairly prosperous as the family had 3 servants during her childhood and she was educated at a private girls' school in London, the Frances Holland School. In 1924 she became an engineering student at the University of London and applied for student membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers, becoming one of their associate members the following year. She graduated from UCL in 1930 with a BSc (Special) Engineering and re-entered to spend the following year doing practical training in the engineering workshops.
Ethel Bailey was an American mechanical engineer working from about 1917 to some time in the 1950s. As well as her active membership of the Women's Engineering Society (WES was the only such society worldwide during most of her working life) she is understood to have been one of the first women to be admitted as a full member of the American Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and was also a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Society of American Military Engineers, and the National Society of Professional Engineers.
Madame Carlotta Bollée might be considered to be amongst the ranks of women of her era who were "engineers by marriage", as she was married to early automobile designer Léon Bollée, who was from an old and large family of engineers. We know nothing of her background or when she married Léon, but she was born in Vastizza, a rural area near Patras on the Gulf of Corinth, Greece, renowned for its currants.
However, our story starts in June 1908 when Wilbur Wright arrived from the USA with his plane. The Wright Flyer had been shipped to Le Havre by Orville the previous year, but had been seriously damaged when it arrived in France and was uncrated. Wilbur spent the whole summer of 1908 rebuilding the machine and getting it into flying condition. Hence the invitation to stay with the Bollées, whose reputation as friendly and hospitable made a great impression on the Wright family. Léon had offered him space in his well-established car factory to re-assemble and repair his aeroplane and was also making him two aeroengines. Wilbur and Orville Wright's famous first flight had been at Kitty Hawk, USA in 1903 and the trip to France was largely to demonstrate the safety and reliability of their plane.
Today we remember Rita de Morais Sarmento, Europe's first female professional engineer, on the 88th anniversary of her death.
Rita de Morais Sarmento was the first woman in Europe to obtain an engineering degree and professional certification (Alice Perry (UK/Eire) having gained hers in 1906). Rita obtained her degree in 1894 and professional certification in 1896, from the Polytechnic Academy of Porto, in Portugal. She was the daughter of Anselmo Evaristo de Morais Sarmento, a journalist, publisher and printer and was educated in private schools and then, from the age of 15, at the Polytechnic Academy of Porto. Her two sisters were also pioneering science-oriented girls, but they did medecine, whilst Rita chose the Civil Engineering and Public Works course, which she completed in 1894.
Today (and every day a tooth gets filled at the dentist) we remember Marie Gayler, metallurgist, on her 128th birthday.
Marie Gayler was born in Bristol but lived most of her life in and around London. Her father was a senior civil servant, eventually the Director of Stamps and Excise, at Somerset House. Her mother, Ellen Amelia Chrismas, was an artist, a Gold Medallist of the Slade School, whose paintings were often exhibited at the Royal Academy. She and her sisters were also artistic. Somewhat surprisingly, given that money was obviously not too tight in this middle class family, it seems that she got a job as a 'girl clerk' with the London Post Office when she was only 16. She was educated at St Mary's College school, London and in 1912 she gained a BSc in chemistry and mathematics from Dedford College University of London. From 1912-1915 she taught science at the prestigious Colston's Girls' School in Bristol but in 1915 she joined Walter Rosenhain's scientific staff in the Metallurgy Department of the National Physical Laboratory, where she would remain for the rest of her career. She and a physical chemist, Miss I. H. Hadfield, were the first women to be appointed to the scientific staff of the Department.
Eily Keary, Naval Architect, was the first woman to have her paper read to the Institution of Naval Architects, 101 years ago this month.
Keary went to school at Roedean and she was one of the earliest women to study Mechanical Sciences at Newnham College, Cambridge.She was appointed to the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in 1915 by the superintendent, G. S. Baker and engaged in the design of seaplane hulls and floats. Her work led her to be elected an Associate Fellow of the Aeronautical Society of Great Britain (ASGB) on October 23 1917.A contemporary at NPL later credits her with the design of the floats for a Schneider Trophy winning seaplane.
Today we remember Muriel Barker, mathematician and aerodynamicist who was born in Nottingham where her father was in the textile industry as a veiling manufacturer. She was educated at the Nottingham Girls High School where she was fortunate to have access to one of the most modern and well-equipped science teaching laboratories available to girls schools in that period. She won prizes in each of her upper school years often for German as well as maths and chemistry and many other girls also seemed to excel at maths and science so it was apparently an ideal environment for her talents. She went to Newnham College, Cambridge, as a College Scholar, to take the Maths Tripos, graduating in 1915.
Gwendolen Sergant, known to friends as Bunty, was born in Sussex in 1926, into a family that was immersed in engineering. She was involved from an early age in her father's agricultural engineering works as well as a refrigeration engineering works, and learned blacksmithing, fitting and welding before she left school. She went to Loughborough College in about 1943 and survived a gruelling week-long mathematics entrance test but her studies were interrupted by her father losing his sight. She resumed her studies doing an apprenticeship with the Rheostatic Company, Slough, which later employed her as a technical assistant, gaining an HNC and BSc in mechanical engineering. In 1948 she moved to the industrial design unit of Thorn Electrical Industries, to design fluorescent lighting.
Caroline Maude Davis was born in Yorkshire was probably educated in Sussex where her family lived for a while at the turn of the century. Her father was initially an indigo dyer but her mother's family were ironmongers and by 1911 they were all living in Walsall where her father had become an ironfounder. The company, of which he became chairman of the board, was William Trow & Sons Ltd in nearby Wednesbury.There is no record how he moved to the iron industry but a connection via his wife's family seems likely as her father was an ironmonger.
Today we celebrate Engineer of the Week No.21, Beatrice Shilling, on her 110th birthday.
She is principally celebrated today for her WW2 role in solving the carburettor problems of the Rolls Royce Merlin engines used in the Spitfires and Hurricanes, leading to her invention of the "RAE Restrictor" or, less officially, "Miss Shilling's Orifice".
As the Christian period of Lent approaches we remember Engineer of the Week No. 19, Hypatia ( c.350-370 to 414CE), who was killed during Lenten riots.
Was Hypatia the first woman engineer? Perhaps not as we would define an engineer, but the mathematician still has an interesting story.
Whilst this is often a problem for histories of women even from the 20th century, we have to concede that actual facts supporting any claims to Hypatia having been an engineer are thin on the ground. Her birth dates range from c.350-370CE but it is a fact that her father was Theon (c.335–c.405CE), an Alexandrian mathematician and philosopher, known for his edition of The Elements of Euclid. It is fairly sure that she was a pagan in the era when Christianity was rising. She was a teacher, philosopher and even political advisor. Evidence for this last activity comes from the only person who actually knew her and from whom any writing survives: Synesius of Cyrene (c.373–probably 413), who was one of her Christian students in about 393 CE.
Engineer of the Week No.10. Today we remember Ella Mary Collin BSc, PhD, FRIC (15 July 1903 - 1st February 1973), Past President of WES, who died 46 years ago on 1 February 1973.
Ella M. Collin was born in 1903 in Essex into a modest working class family. Her father, Walter George Collin, was a travelling salesman and later a printer. Collin became a metallurgical chemist having gained a BSc in chemistry from Kings College London and a PhD in metallurgical chemistry from the University of London: in electrolytic analysis for determination of impurities in ores.
This week we remember a remarkable Yorkshirewoman who ran her own quarry and invented an artificial stone, Mrs Anne Greaves (1889- c.1948).
Anne Greaves was born Annie Harris in 1889 in Goole, Yorkshire. At the age of 20 she married Somerton Greaves and had her sons Eric and Raymond soon after. In the 1911 census she was recorded working as a confectioner and it is not clear from documentary evidence when she started to run quarries. It is certain that she was already well-established as a quarry manager in 1925 when she became the first lady member of the Institute of Quarry Managers (now the Institute of Quarrying). In 1926 she was leasing 9130 acres of land at Weeland, Hensall in the parish of Heck, Yorkshire, from the Church Commissioners and the Baron Deramore at £50 a year and may have been doing so for 7 years. This was the basis of her Weeland Sand Company, which was became a Limited company in 1933. The quarry produced sand, building stone and crushed stone, mainly for the road-building industry. The British Geological Survey described it as 'Addingham Edge Grit'.
Engineer of the Week No.8. Sheila Leather (17 January 1898 -27 January 1983) Today (27 January) we remember Sheila Leather who died 36 years ago today.
Sheila Leather was born in Cheshire in 1898 where her father was an analytical chemist. She went to Liverpool High School for Girls but little is known of what post-school education she had. Before the Second World War she was a Physical Training Lecturer at Hockerill Training College, Hertfordshire, having trained in the revolutionary Bergman-Osterberg method of exercise for women, almost certainly at Madame Bergman-Osterberg's Dartford College.
Rachel Mary Parsons was the daughter of Sir Charles and Lady Katherine Parsons. She was educated at a number of girls' schools including Roedean and in 1910 went to Newnham College, Cambridge and was one of the first three women to study Mechanical Sciences, although she did not complete the full three years. This added the theoretical background to her early practical interest in engineering fostered by her family, her father of course being the famous inventor of the compound steam engine.
Engineer of the Week No.6. Today we remember Anne Burns (nee Pellew) BSc ( 23 November 1915 - 22 January 2001), on the 18th anniversary of her death.
Burns was an aeronautical engineer and glider pilot, who became the world expert in 'Clear Air Turbulence' and its effects on aircraft safety. She gained a 1st class degree in engineering science from Oxford University (1936) and then joined the Structures and Mechanical Department at the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) at Farnborough, Hampshire (1940), as a scientific assistant, promoted to Principal Science Officer 1953. She became expert in 'flutter' and clear air turbulence. She was the first flight test engineer to use strain gauges and was involved in the investigations into the Comet disasters (1950s).
Rowntree was born in Glasgow, where her father, Robert Stanley Rowntree, was then a ship's draughtsman in Wallsend on Tyne. By the time that Dorothy was starting at the University of Glasgow he was a Surveyor for Lloyds' Register of Shipping. The family lived in a very nice house in Westbourne Gardens, in the west-end of Glasgow, during the time that Dorothy was at the university.


Manila, Philippines — The 40 Binibining Pilipinas 2019 official candidates surprised selected members of the media, sponsors, and spectators during their Press Presentation on Thursday, April 4 at the Novotel Manila Araneta Center.
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Jim is a principal at OHM Advisors with strong client relationships, managing some of the firm's oldest municipal clients as a trusted advisor. His foundation as a 20-year engineer includes paving, grading, watermain, sanitary sewer and storm sewer for cities, townships, road commissions, and drain commissions. Jim also mentors a team that's focused on myriad general engineering services for communities, overseeing plan review services, estimating, specifications, and the coordination of construction engineering services.
Jim has reached many accomplishments in his professional career. Appointed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, Jim has served as one of only a handful of engineers on the Michigan Board of Professional Engineers since 2013. Several of the projects in his career have won numerous awards, such as from the Michigan Concrete Paving Association and American Public Works Association. Jim's most notable projects include a 2.5 million gallon elevated water storage tank and control valve vault, which has helped water customers save over $1 million annually in rates; the Metro Connector Trail, which provides bike path connections, opening 40 miles of trail for public use; an award-winning, annual road program; and playing a key role in Michigan's first Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI).
Jim strives to be part of the community, both as a professional and through charitable service. He actively supports organizations such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Michigan, Orion Fire Fighters Association, Orion Area Parade Group, and the Lake Orion Education Foundation. He also has volunteered for the Meals on Wheels program and his local Zoning Board.
It gives me great pride to drive through the communities that I serve and see the miles of pathways being enjoyed by the public, the new roads and intersections moving traffic more efficiently, or the water systems and water towers providing a life resource at a reduced rate. It is a great feeling to see these additions, and know that I had a small part in making them happen.
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The Four Non-Exclusive Examples of Bad Faith Determined by Past and Present Acts
By Gerald M. Levine on May 17, 2010 in Uniform Domain Name Resolution Policy
Abusive registration of a disputed domain name presupposes past and present acts by the respondent inimical to the complainant's trademark rights. Obvious examples are appropriations of well known or famous trademarks to capture Internet traffic for commercial gain. President and Fellows of Harvard College v. Domains By Proxy, Inc., Online Property LLC., D2010-0263 (WIPO May 3, 2010) (<harvardonline.com>). But lesser known trademarks are also targeted. Paragraph 4(b) of the Policy introduces the elements for satisfying the requirement of bad faith under paragraph 4(a)(iii). It reads: "For the purposes of Paragraph 4(a)(iii), the following circumstances [set forth in the subdivisions of the paragraph], in particular but without limitation, if found by the Panel to be present, shall be evidence of the registration and use of a domain name in bad faith…" (Emphasis added). Acts past or present all involve the respondent taking advantage of the complainant or its trademark. Contrast with trademarks that have current reputation, but none when the domain name was registered, Transportes AEROMAR S.A. SE C.V. v. Aeromar, Inc., D2010-0098 (WIPO March 19, 2010); or only regionally known, CNRV, Inc. v. Vertical Axis Inc., FA0912001300901 (Nat. Arb. Forum May 3, 2010). Application of the paragraph comes into play when the respondent fails to marshal a defense for rights or legitimate interests in the disputed domain name. The four listed circumstances of bad faith do not presume to cover the universe of bad faith.
Panelists early concluded that the four listed circumstances are "intended to be illustrative, rather than exclusive." Do The Hustle, LLC v. Tropic Web, D2000-0624 (WIPO August 21, 2000). "[J]ust because Respondent's conduct does not fall within the 'particular' circumstances set out in [paragraph 4(b)], does not mean that the domain names at issue were not registered in and are not being used in bad faith." Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. v. Home Interiors, D2000-0010 (WIPO March 7, 2000). Unidentified are other abusive practices covered under the catchall phrase "in particular but without limitation." This may include, among other practices, imitating complainant's website and pretending to be the trademark holder for phishing expeditions and hijacking domain names and fraudulently transferring them to new Registrars and Registrants. "It does not matter that the facts … may not fall within any of the circumstances described at paragraph 4(b) of the Policy." Fox News Network, LLC v. Sam Solomon, D2005-0022 (WIPO March 25, 2005).
If not any one of the four examples of bad faith the Panel can rule on the "totality of circumstances." Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. v. Risser, FA 93761 (Nat. Arb. Forum May 18, 2000). "Additional factors can also be used to support findings of bad faith beyond those enumerated." Wendy Ida v. Farid Azam, FA0901001240643 (Nat. Arb. Forum February 27, 2009). An example of bad faith registration and use "is not a limitation." Mattel, Inc. v. Unknown c/o Dora Marks, FA0506000490083 (Nat. Arb. Forum July 11, 2005).
Of the four listed examples of bad faith the first three are written in the past tense and focus on the respondent's intention in registering the domain name for a particular purpose. Past and present tenses are discussed by the Panel inTrade Me Limited v. Vertical Axis Inc, D2009-0093 (WIPO April 7, 2009). In contrast, the fourth example of bad faith [paragraph 4(b)(iv)], is written in the present tense, but implies a continuum of (if not current) predatory conduct in using the domain name.
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The Secretary-General of the opposition Peoples National Conventions (PNC), Atik Mohammed, has hailed President Akufo-Addo over the nomination of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) and her deputies.
Atik Mohammed said he feared of possible political interference in the appointment of the EC Chair but with the names that have come up, he is now satisfied with the nominations.
The Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Jean Adukwei Mensa, was nominated as the new Chairperson of the Electoral Commission.
This was announced in a statement from the Presidency on Monday, July 23, 2018.
A statement signed by the Chief of Staff, Frema Opare-Osei said Akufo-Addo, had "sought the advice of the Council of State in accordance with Article 70(2) of the Constitution, for the appointment of a new Chairperson, two Deputy Chairpersons and a Member of the Electoral Commission (EC)".
In his facebook post moment after the announcement of the nominations, the PNC Scribe said "solid choice of personnel to head the Electoral Commission! Mrs. Mensah as we affectionately call her is that consensus candidate you need at this point".
He said "and the worry I expressed earlier about possible political interference in the EC, has been taken care of with these appointments. Thanks to the President! I couldn't be more excited".


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The Mighty Claw of the Mantis Shrimp Inspires Next-Gen Helmets and Body Armor
Jennifer Ouellette
The powerful, hammer-like rounded claws of the mantis shrimp are incredibly strong, making them ideal for cracking open the hard shells of clams and crabs (its favored prey), and for warding off predators. Now those claws are also inspiring scientists keen on building super-strong materials to make tougher body armor and football helmets.
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There are two types of mantis shrimp (a.k.a. stomatopods): "spearers" (that spear the prey) and "smashers" (that smash the prey) A team of researchers from the University of California, Riverside, and Purdue University has been studying the multilayered structure of the "smasher" variety of this colorful creature, and recently discovered a unique herringbone structure in the outer layer. They describe their work in a new paper in Advanced Materials.
"The smasher mantis shrimp has evolved this exceptionally strong and impact-resistant dactyl club for one primary purpose—to be able to eat," UCR's David Kisailus, who heads the Bourns College of Engineering, said in statement. "However, the more we learn about this tiny creature and its multilayered structural designs, the more we realize how much it can help us as we design better planes, sports equipment, and armor."
Back in 2012, Kisailus' group published a paper in the journal Science, describing the interior region of the mantis shrimp's claw. It is very energy-absorbent, which helps to dissipate impact forces—like when the colorful creature pounds mercilessly, Hulk-like, on would-be predators. That so-called "periodic region" is made partly of chitin (a common compound in the shells of crustaceans) and partly of calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate, entwined together like a spiral staircase.
The current paper deals with the outer layer of the claw, or "impact region," which is very tough and resistant to cracking. It too contains chitin fibers, only this time surrounded by calcium phosphate (found in human bone), forming a tight herringbone pattern. There's also a thin coating around the surface that serves to further dissipate the stress of impact.
The researchers first ran computer simulations replicating that unusual herringbone structure, and then tested those findings by 3D printing a composite material based on that pattern. This confirmed that the structure really does effectively distribute force of impact to minimize stresses on the claw during use.
The next step is to learn more about the underlying mechanism by which such a unique herringbone structure forms. In the meantime, Kisailus's team has already used 3D printing to make composite materials mimicking the properties of mantis shrimp's claws.
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In National Survey of Frontline Nurses, 92 percent Say Federal Government Is Not Doing Enough to Protect Healthcare Staff; 82 Percent Say They Do Not Have Enough Protective Equipment
"I feel like nurses are sheep being led to the slaughter" says one intensive care unit nurse
A national survey of more than 1,000 nurses reveals harrowing conditions on the front lines of the pandemic, and the urgent need for greater action by the Trump administration to protect patients, caregivers and communities. The survey exposes that, even though it has been three months since the first U.S. case, the vast majority of nurses are still struggling without sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE), paid sick days or access to testing. Tellingly, 92 percent of nurse respondents said the federal government is not "doing enough to ensure there is sufficient PPE and other protections for healthcare staff."
"I feel like nurses are sheep being led to the slaughter, and our dedication to our patients is being exploited," said Kathy Montanino, a registered nurse for more than 12 years in the intensive care unit at Riverside Community Hospital in California, part of the for-profit HCA chain. "We're being told to re-use disposable N95 masks and gowns that could be covered in coronavirus, making nurses into disease vectors for other patients and staff in the hospital. We also don't have enough goggles or face shields. My husband is a respiratory therapist at my hospital, we're raising three young boys, and we're terrified that we could be exposing them to infection."
The survey had these alarming findings (percentages are rounded to the nearest whole):
92 percent of respondents answered "No" when asked, "Do you think the federal government is doing enough to ensure there is sufficient PPE and other protections for healthcare staff?"
82 percent of respondents answered "No" when asked, "Do you and your co-workers have enough personal protective equipment (PPE) to safely care for your patients and avoid contracting the virus?"
85 percent of respondents answered "No" when asked, "Can staff request and receive COVID-19 testing quickly and effectively at your hospital if they fear exposure?"
80 percent of respondents answered "No" when asked, "Does your hospital have sufficient staffing in place to handle the anticipated surge of COVID-19 patients?"
78 percent of respondents answered "No" when asked, "Is your hospital's paid sick time policy adequate to meet the needs of staff who might get sick?"
69 percent of respondents answered "No" when asked, "Does your workplace have clear protocols, isolation rooms and directives on how to handle suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases?"
"Nurses are part of this essential workforce in our country who are fighting for the lives of patients and carrying the rest of us safely through this pandemic, while far too many are getting infected and some are dying. And these deaths are an outrage, because with leadership from this administration, they could have been prevented," said Mary Kay Henry, president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). "There can be no human or economic recovery for our country until every nurse and every worker -- airport worker, fast food worker, grocery store worker -- has the personal protective equipment and support needed to protect their patients, families and communities. Our demand for the Trump administration is to stop creating chaos and do your job."
Many nurses said that being part of a union allows them to speak up and advocate for their patients and coworkers without fear of being disciplined or terminated. Kerry Labarbera, who has been a registered nurse for 22 years and is a member of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East working in the Boston Medical Center emergency room said:
"Even though we have the most COVID-19 patients in Boston, we have been working with the hospital administration through our union so they are more transparent and responsive. Management has increased communication with the staff and has been better about trying to get us the personal protective equipment we need. Still, like many of my colleagues, I don't have the paid sick time I need if I get infected and have to be out for an extended period. Congress and President Trump should have a coordinated plan to get every hospital the necessary testing, protective equipment and funding for paid sick days."
The Nurse Alliance of SEIU Healthcare, which represents 80,000 registered nurses, is calling on Congress and the Trump administration to immediately enact policies which will ensure desperately needed protections for nurses, healthcare workers and all workers, including:
Producing and distributing sufficient personal protective equipment.
Access to testing.
Paid sick leave.
Affordable healthcare.
Critical supports like affordable child care and emergency housing.
Essential worker pay.
"Almost 10,000 U.S. healthcare workers have been infected with the coronavirus and dozens have died — this is shameful," said Martha Baker, who has been a registered nurse for over four decades, and is chair of the Nurse Alliance of SEIU and president of SEIU Local 1991 in Florida. "It is paramount that we support our nurses and caregivers with the personal protective equipment and other resources they need. We can't let them fall, because if they fall our nation is in real trouble. We see all these other countries with much higher standards of protective equipment for their frontline workers. I want to ask President Trump, how is it that the richest country on earth can't produce enough masks and provide basic sick leave for our healthcare heroes?"
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Nurse Survey was fielded April 5–22, 2020. The opt-in survey was conducted online in English using the Wufoo form builder, and included a national sample of 1,060 nurses living in the United States. The survey has a credibility interval of plus or minus 4 percentage points for all respondents.
The Nurse Alliance of SEIU Healthcare represents over 80,000 registered nurses across 21 states. The Service Employees International Union is an organization of nearly 2 million members united by their belief in the dignity and worth of workers and the services they provide. SEIU is dedicated to improving the lives of workers and their families and creating a more just and humane society.
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Internet changed the lives we live drastically in most cases I hope for the better. We quickly forgot what life was like 30 years ago. It all moved a little bit slower.
People searched for a new job in their own town via newspapers job adds or simply word of mouth, just a small percentage of job seekers think out of their region or even less thought out of their home country and even lesser thought to get a new job over sees.
With the arrival of the Internet a lot changed, world practically become flat, as Harvard professor Thomas Friedman states in his best seller.
Over night the world become our playground. We shop in china with a click on a button, we book our flights and hotels from our phone, and as we chat on Facebook, we by the way slide over job postings from all over the world that are pre selected and picked just for us, regarding our geo position, age, gender, education and job wishes.
and picked just for us."


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Three ways to help strengthen domestic resource mobilisation in low-income countries
Reversing the trend of stagnating DRM requires cooperation and coordination from a range of stakeholders, both international and national.
Written by Richard Watts
At its 2018 spring meetings, the International Monetary Fund delivered a stark assessment about the current state of domestic resource mobilisation (DRM) in low income countries:
While commodity exporting low income countries have seen their revenues drop since 2014 due to lower commodity prices, low income countries generally are also in worse financial positions. This broader pattern suggests that efforts to raise revenue domestically have not kept up with increased government spending needs.
While this should ring alarm bells given the widely recognised central role DRM has to play in national development plans and the SDGs, it does focus attention on the challenges faced in building stronger and more effective tax systems. This assessment is timely, coming before the opening of the Financing for Development (FfD) Forum in New York, where numerous state and non-state actors are gathering to discuss the importance of domestic public resources for financing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
This blog assesses three of the key discussion points from the Forum's draft outcome document and programme, and outlines what development partners could do to strengthen nationally owned DRM systems.
1) Use technology to strike a balance between data collection and privacy
For tax policy and administration to be effective, there needs to be enough information available to make informed decisions. However, in the search for data, governments need to be mindful about the balancing act between data collection and privacy. While failing to have sufficient information on people and companies may lead to lost tax receipts, an over-eagerness to collect data can lead to a worsening social contract impacting taxpayer compliance. This has been exemplified recently in Uganda, where much press attention has focused on the Revenue Authorities (URA's) attempt to collect information from banks about the accounts they hold, to help track high value taxpayers. While many have praised URA's intent, it has been seen as an act of desperation to address a lack of taxpayer information, undermining the effectiveness of its tax administration.
To solve issues like these, international focus has centred on the role of technology and digitalisation to bridge the data gaps, improve compliance and provide solutions to privacy concerns, and is set to be a key discussion point at the FfD Forum. Useful relevant evidence can be found in Estonia's digital transformation efforts and block chain citizen identification, as well as Kenya's I-Tax and M-service platforms. While such technological advances show clear potential, they should not be seen as magic bullets, because effective regulatory frameworks (as highlighted in Kenya) and national statistical systems (to provide information in key areas like land and company registration and administrative data) are essential foundations of effective tax administration efforts. In addition, for initiatives like medium-term revenue strategies to succeed in shaping tax policy that is cognisant of distributional implications and wider development targets (e.g. poverty, health and environment), there need to be sufficiently developed national statistical systems that can support fiscal incidence analysis. For example, the implementation of medium term expenditure frameworks has been less successful where insufficient data was available. Therefore, development partners' support for these wider areas outside of tax administration and policy is likely to be crucial for sustainable solutions, especially given the current gaps in funding for data systems.
2) Make use of the potential of DRM to drive greater policy coherence
Policy coherence for sustainable development is one of the major cross-cutting themes in both the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and the SDGs. It is also one of the three key commitments of the Addis Tax Initiative (ATI), the only one that is shared by all ATI members. Maya Forstater's policy paper on Tax and Development outlines how it has the potential to be the most impactful of all ATI commitments.
It is therefore surprising to only see one entry that merely acknowledges the importance of policy coherence in the outcome document draft, rather than a more detailed account of the implications and progress against this crucial cross-cutting theme. A reason for this could be the term's broad framing, lack of clarity and the absence of a formalised set of measurements, which hasn't helped keep it high on the agenda. For instance, efforts by ATI members to report progress against it have mainly focused on policy coherence strategies, rather than tangible results. The term would therefore need a clearer understanding and definition of what implementation looks like, both from a development partner and recipient country perspective. The FfD Forum, which stresses the interconnectedness of development finance flows, provides an ideal opportunity to further discuss policy coherence. Here are two concrete approaches through which DRM can actively support a whole-of-government approach for policy coherence for sustainable development:
Integrated national financing framework (INFF) – The term INFF was first used in the Addis Ababa Action Agenda outcome document. The UN Development Programme's Asia-Pacific Development Effectiveness Facility (AP-DEF) has since conceptualised the INFF term and supports its operationalisation across multiple countries through development finance assessments. The INFF could provide an implementation and monitoring approach to government policy coherence at the national level and is set to be discussed at a side event at FfD.
Medium-term revenue strategies – Although still in the pilot phase, these have been the focus of much attention including around the upcoming FfD Forum. They're intended to develop tax policy and administration systems that are coherent with wider national development planning, including fostering economic growth and supporting social and environment goals. Their upcoming implementation may provide key evidence on how they can feed into coherent whole-of-government approaches.
Development partners' reporting to the ATI on policy coherence for sustainable development and DRM has thus far tended to focus on policy, strategies and approaches, rather than tangible results. But more concrete evidence from development partners could support developing a monitoring framework of the ATI commitment on policy coherence through assessing institutional (e.g. ministerial coordination), regulatory (e.g. strategies and policies) and reporting coherence (e.g. evidence of change/results). For example, Finland's Tax and Development Action programme clearly states that efforts to improve developing countries' tax capacity require policy coherence that supports development and cooperation between various actors. Concrete national-level measures for ensuring policy coherence in tax aim to strengthen cooperation among various central government actors, including Finnfund, which is required to report on the contribution to government revenue of its private sector investments.
3) Facilitate increased South–South cooperation
Recently there have been increasing calls for technical cooperation to be less focused on prescriptive 'one-size-fits-all' approaches and more on tailored support to countries' own strategies. For example, there have been significant challenges in integrating medium-term expenditure frameworks or the recommendations from the base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) action plan into government strategies and practices. Therefore, South–South peer learning can play an important role in identifying country-specific solutions to the challenges blocking stronger and more effective DRM systems. For example, tax reform experiences from Georgia could help inform change in contexts where there are high levels of corruption and tax evasion.
There are different complementary avenues to strengthen South–South peer learning on tax matters. High-level meetings such as the FfD Forum and the Platform for Collaboration on Tax provide opportunities for increased South–South learning in international tax issues, although they may not always genuinely represent southern voices. Development partners, either bilaterally or through partners (e.g. the African Tax Administration Forum and Tax Inspectors Without Borders), are also providing regional learning opportunities. While the UN's Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters facilitates peer learning, its funding is deemed insufficient to fulfil its mandate, according to the FfD outcome document. In summary, if toolkits like TADAT (the Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool) and concepts like medium-term revenue strategies are to be effectively implemented by governments, then a tailored stepped approach based on specific country contexts, guided by increased South–South peer learning, will be key. Hopefully the FfD Forum provides a platform to do this and initiatives like ATI could facilitate greater understanding of the role of South–South providers in future.
Solutions to reversing the trend of stagnating DRM are multifaceted and require cooperation and coordination from a range of stakeholders, both international and national. At this juncture it is crucial that quality and sustainable DRM remains at the forefront of people's minds – and not a refocus on revenue generation at any cost. While at the heart of the issue is securing government political will, all stakeholders need to consider their own roles in achieving success.
The three key ways discussed here in which development partners can support DRM in ways that foster greater collaboration – around technology and data, increased policy coherence and greater peer-to-peer learning – will be expanded on in a full report in May. If the Addis Ababa Action Agenda was the call to action and follow-ups have established the process and structures, the International Monetary Fund's findings show that now is the time to fully assess progress and refine approaches collectively if the 2030 Agenda is to be realised.


The Successful understand the importance of being thankful for what they have and giving back, in order to tie it all together. Gratitude is often thought of as the antidote to materialism, and while materialism is obsessing on what you desire, gratitude is appreciating what you have. Words you will regularly hear The Successful use, many times daily include grateful, thankful, gift, luck, and fortunate.
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Again, repeating the one simple key to the Successful is to be consciously grateful for all of the things you have, and you will find that open and sincere expressions of thankfulness to the Universe or whatever God you believe in for your blessings outwardly changes your demeanor, and alters the way in which you are viewed by others.
A grateful person is usually a happy person, although most of society is taught not to accept the status quo, and strongly believes you can never achieve enough…enough money, enough friends, and enough power. Those that never learn to find the joy in their successes no matter how small will never achieve the balance, fulfillment and happiness in their lives.
As the Successful proceed through life, they learn to find their joys in even the simplest everyday events, and to be thankful for each small victory, each success, and especially for each failure. A critical point to learn and understand is that it is those failures that help build strength and character, and allow us to push through and persevere the next time we are faced with failure. Often overlooked, the human spirit has a tremendous ability to forgive, to heal, and to learn, so fill yourself with gratitude, express it openly at every opportunity that presents itself, and watch in amazement as good things begin to come your way.