The UN climate talks in Paris: Why they matter and why you should care.
The world is standing on a cliff; at the precipice of deciding if we are going to fly, or if we are going to fall. We are very close to reaching the point where nothing we can do will halt the carbon emissions that are going to cause global temperatures to increase more than 1.5 degrees Celsius, the level of increase at which it starts becoming hard for humans to exist on Earth. In the coming weeks, delegations from all the worlds governments, as well as lobbyists from industry and environmental groups, are meeting in Paris to consider coming together on a plan to stop us from jumping off that cliff. We've been here before, numerous times—in Copenhagen, in Kyoto—and never have all the world's governments come to an agreement about how to stop climate change while continuing to let developing countries develop and developed countries keep growing. As the realities of climate chaos are setting in, this could be our last chance to reverse the momentum of pollution and emissions. Things are already bad: significant climate impacts are already occurring at the current level of global warming (and we are two-thirds of the way to increasing just 1°C) and higher levels of warming will only increase the risk of severe, pervasive, and irreversible impacts through ocean acidification, extreme storms, drought, and flooding.
So you'll be hearing more and more references to these climate talks (known officially as the Conference of the Parties 21, or COP21) in the next month. If you're wondering what all of the hullabaloo is about, we'll be breaking down the key issues and explaining why the governments of the world along with thousands of people from around the globe, are gathering. Who they are, what they want, how the outcome of these meetings will affect you, your livelihood—and especially—the lives of your children.
Our climate system is made up of sky, land, trees and, oceans and does not abide by human-created borders. So while a country might regulate its industry internally, that doesn't mean its pollution and the ecological systems its changes doesn't impact its neighbors. For anything to work, everyone needs to be on board.
So what's the big deal about the Paris talks?
The opportunity of the moment is astonishing. The climate chaos we are experiencing is creating an opportunity to address global systems that tackle energy, poverty, global inequality, world hunger, and ecological systems. But the myriad sticking points are also daunting: The negotiators there are going to try to figure out who is responsible for creating the mess, who is going to clean up the mess, and how are we going to make sure we don't create such a big mess that none of us will be alive to deal with it in the future. And as with many things, it boils down to two things: which countries cut their pollution, and who pays for the process of changing the technologies to reduce emissions.
The participants have to address the reality that some countries have been developing for years, and other countries are just getting started. Then there is the issue of who is responsible for our current pollution rates, how they are going to be held accountable, and how to create a binding plan to change our current state of pollution rates so that we can continue to exist. That last line was just translated from 10 pages of documents that include impressively academic terms such as climate debt, fair and equitable trade, loss and damages, mitigation, adaptation, global carbon budgets and more acronyms than you shake a stick at. In other words— if you aren't an eco/climate geek—this can be downright hard to follow, and frankly, downright boring. But just go back and read some news stories about the latest hurricanes, flooding and drought, and then remember what's at stake.
But as visionary as Agenda 21 was, it was non-binding. What makes the Paris talks such a big deal is that the goal–and profound need–is to create a binding agreement, signed by every country in the world.
Negotiating a long-term cooperative action is no small task. Negotiators have yet to come up with an agreement that every country in the world is willing to sign. You probably remember the Kyoto Protocol, which was adopted in 1997. The Protocol created a series of escalating targets of reduction in pollution and emissions for all the countries of the world. Because the UNFCCC recognized that developed countries carry the weight of responsibility for the current high levels of pollution and emissions and that our current climate issues are a result of more than 150 years of industrialization, the Kyoto Protocol placed a heavier burden on developed nations under the concept that when you've been drinking from the bar longer than everyone else, you are going to have a larger bill. Because of that burden, the United States (along with Afghanistan and Sudan) didn't sign. If the world's largest economy isn't part of a climate agreement, that agreement isn't going to do much.
The now-famous "Danish Text" was leaked to the press in the first week of the conference. This document was written by the U.S. and England, though submitted by Denmark. The text proposed that developed nations—the U.S., Europe, Japan, and others—be allowed to pollute twice the amount of developing countries—China, India, Russia, Brazil, etc—for the next 50 years. Lumumba Stanislas Di-Aping, the Sudanese negotiator said, "It is asking Africa to sign a suicide pact, an incineration pact in order to maintain the economic dependence of a few countries," and that it would result in Africa's death.
The world governments left Copenhagen with another non-binding agreement, the Copenhagen Accord, which recognized that temperature changes need to stay below 2 degrees Celsius (a number that's probably too large to begin with–1.5 degrees is safer, but developed nations pushed for the higher number). But, like Kyoto, it offered no path to get there, with no specific targets for countries to hit in terms of emissions reductions.
Along with all of the negotiators who develop the preliminary text, there are the ministers, and then the heads of state who will eventually decide on what their countries are willing to sign and commit to. There is also a massive group of people, who are called the civil society. Many of these people work for organizations who aren't affiliated with the government (aka NGO's), that are dedicated to addressing and solving the issues surrounding climate change. During the talks, a select few work closely with our political leaders and are given the opportunity for "interventions" at the talks where they can address the negotiators. Basically, they bring the news of what is going on inside the talks to the outside world. So along with watching the politics of the negotiations, its good to round out your climate talks coverage with input from the civil society. And while we focus our attention on what happens inside the walls of the negotiations, on the outside is a massive gathering of culture change makers, artists, activists, financial investors, community organizers who have also gathered from around the world—and they too are commingling and scheming their own plans for global change.
Some will say that the talks are pointless and a massive carbon-polluting waste of time (it takes a lot of energy to fly everyone to Paris). They will say that the core of these arguments are too old, that the corporate influence on the American congress to powerful, that China's need to keep polluting to sustain its development is too great (and that our hunger for consumerism will continue to push them to create more pollution), and that the will of the people on this planet too small.


Ghanaian comedian and actor Kojo Amponsah popularly known as Lil Wayne (Liwin) has expressed displeasure at the unlawful usage of his images to promote movies he is not a part of.
According to the actor's management, the act is tarnishing the actor's image and it is also deceiving his fans.
Razak disclosed that they have contacted the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG) and the Akan Film Producers Association of Ghana to lodge a formal complaint about the issue.
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U.S. Policies Contribute to Spread of HIV, Childbirth-, Abortion-Related Deaths Among Women, Conference Attendees Say
U.S. policies concerning international sex education and reproductive health are contributing to childbirth- and abortion-related deaths as well as the spread of HIV among women around the world, attendees of the Countdown 2015 conference in London said on Thursday on the final day of the meeting, the Los Angeles Times reports (Daniszewski, Los Angeles Times , 9/3). Several nongovernmental agencies -- including the International Planned Parenthood Federation, Population Action International and Family Care International -- held the conference to mark the 10-year anniversary of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo, Egypt. During the Cairo conference, 179 countries approved a plan to enhance the reproductive health and rights of women throughout the world. Targets set at the 1994 conference aimed to provide family planning options and education to prevent unwanted pregnancies as a way to reduce world poverty and hunger and improve women's rights in developing countries. The groups released a report earlier this week saying that while some countries have made progress toward meeting these goals, other countries have made "little or no progress" in maternal health, HIV/AIDS prevention and education and access to and funding for contraceptives since the Cairo conference ( Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report , 9/1).
U.S. Policies, Funding
Conference delegates on Thursday "delivered a scathing attack" on the Bush administration for contributing to countries' lack of progress by withholding funding from IPPF and the United Nations Population Fund, the AP/Santa Fe New Mexican reports (Gardiner, AP/Santa Fe New Mexican , 9/2). The Bush administration bars U.S. money from international groups that support abortion through direct services, counseling or lobbying activities under policies such as the so-called "Mexico City" policy. In July, the Bush administration announced that it would withhold $34 million in funding for UNFPA for the third consecutive year, saying that because the organization works in China, it indirectly supports the Chinese government's policy of coerced abortions to maintain its one-child-per-family population policy ( Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report , 9/1). UNFPA says that the U.S. funding could have prevented as many as two million unplanned pregnancies and nearly 800,000 abortions, according to the AP/New Mexican . In addition, the Cairo conference called on governments to spend $17 billion annually toward reaching the reproductive health and sex education goals, but all governments combined spent only $9.6 billion on such programs in 2001, according to conference attendees ( AP/Santa Fe New Mexican , 9/2).
Delegate Comments on U.S. Role
"We've seen policies emanating from this administration that have led to more unwanted pregnancies around the world, more deaths from pregnancy-related causes and more HIV infections and more unsafe abortions," IPPF Director-General Steven Sinding said, adding that Bush's current policies amount to a "global gag rule that stifles the free speech of health care providers who try to help women in the poorest countries decide how to deal with unwanted pregnancies" (Reaney, Reuters , 9/2). Other delegates said that the administration's policies are an "impediment rather than a force" for improving women's reproductive health and are "putting millions of women's lives at risk," the AP/New Mexican reports. "We were once a beacon of hope," former Sen. Timothy Wirth (D-Colo.), who is president of the United Nations Foundation and the Better World Campaign, said, adding, "To watch this erode so dramatically in the last few years where the United States is now part of what one of our colleagues has called the axis of bigotry ... it's just extraordinary to me. We used to be such a force for good, and we have now become this reactionary force around the world" ( AP/Santa Fe New Mexican , 9/2).
HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs
Conference attendees also criticized the Bush administration's promotion of abstinence-only education as a way to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, the Times reports ( Los Angeles Times , 9/3). The law (HR 1298) authorizing the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief endorses the "ABC" HIV prevention model -- abstinence, be faithful, use condoms -- and specifies that one-third of the bill's HIV/AIDS prevention funding should be used for abstinence programs ( Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report , 5/27). Marcella Howell, director of Advocates for Youth, said that the administration is "burying its head in the sand" by endorsing an "ideologically driven abstinence-only until marriage program that leaves young people with little information" to prevent HIV and unwanted pregnancies, the Times reports ( Los Angeles Times , 9/3). "The U.S. government has already spent over $1 billion domestically on failed programs," Howell said, adding, "And now the administration is poised to export this unproven policy around the globe as an HIV prevention strategy for youth." Wirth said that the administration also has "attack[ed]" the efficacy of condom usage as a means to prevent the HIV transmission, Reuters reports ( Reuters , 9/2). "In a reversal of its historic role, [the United States] has emerged as one of the most significant obstacles to progress," Sinding said, adding, "This insidious war on women's health and rights is threatening some of the very real progress that has been made during the last decade ( Los Angeles Times , 9/3).
NPR's "Morning Edition" on Wednesday reported on the conference and the lack of coordination between programs providing services for the "closely intertwined issues" of HIV/AIDS and reproductive health. The segment includes comments from Sinding and Fred Sai, former chair of the conference and an adviser to the president of Ghana on reproductive health and HIV/AIDS (Harris, "Morning Edition," NPR, 9/2). The complete segment is available online in RealPlayer. Expanded NPR coverage is available online.

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Within days of the official opening of Suntory Hall in October 1986 the Berlin Philharmoniker paid their first visit to this breath-taking concert hall and immediately felt at home, which was hardly surprising since the new hall was modelled on its counterpart in Berlin. From the very outset Suntory Hall established a place for itself in the top league of international concert halls. The Berliner Philharmoniker perform here each time that they visit Japan, and in November 2000 they delighted their Japanese audience with performances of Dvořák's Eighth Symphony and Shostakovich's First Violin Concerto. The conductor was Mariss Jansons and the soloist the exceptionally talented American violinist Hilary Hahn.


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Brits Saved £6.7 Billion Last Year By Eating Plant-Based Instead of Meat
Is a plant-based diet expensive? Brits saved £6.7 Billion in 2019 by eating more plant-based foods, further reducing British meat consumption.
Meat-eaters are saving money with plant-based foods.
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Staff Writer | Bristol, United Kingdom | Contactable via: liam@livekindly.com
Liam writes about environmental and social sustainability, and the protection of animals. He has a BA Hons in English Literature and Film and also writes for Sustainable Business Magazine. Liam is interested in intersectional politics and DIY music.
British consumers saved £6.7 Billion last year by eating inexpensive, plant-based foods instead of animal products—further reducing British meat consumption.
Researchers estimate that more than 12 million meat eaters consumed less pork, beef, lamb, and chicken in 2019 compared to previous years. That shift saved them around £550 each.
The research was commissioned by the popular British vegetarian brand Linda McCartney's and surveyed 2,000 adult consumers.
Moving into 2020, more than one-fifth of participants intend to reduce their intake even further. Some will make initial reductions, if not removing animal products entirely.
Is going meat-free expensive?
Is a Plant-Based Diet Expensive?
The research also revealed that for 28 percent of participants, saving money is a big motivator. Fifty-one percent believe that meat is too expensive, and 44 percent think that a meat-free lifestyle is more affordable than ever.
Miguel Barclay—the author of "One Pound Meals" (2017)—has teamed up with Linda McCartney's to advise how best to go meat-free in an affordable way.
"There can be a real misconception around the cost of eating meat-free," says Barclay. "However, this research proves that there is actually a lot of money that could be saved by making a veggie or vegan commitment."
"I believe in showing people how to make delicious, affordable food," continues Barclay. "Meat-free options are just the same; it doesn't need to be expensive or fancy, to be satisfying and tasty."
Many people are able to reduce their grocery bills after going vegan.
British Meat Consumption
The study found that participants who still eat meat do so an average of four times a week. One in six eats meat every day of the week. A quarter of the participants said they feel that they eat "too much" meat, and six out of ten revealed they have been thinking about reducing their consumption for some time.
Just under 50 percent of participants said that they are now more open to an entirely meat-free diet. While around three-quarters of meat-eaters who tried meat-free products enjoyed them. Approximately four out of ten participants are planning to be more or completely meat-free in 2020.
Flexitarianism—following a plant-forward but not entirely plant-based diet—is increasingly popular in the UK. According to British supermarket chain Sainsbury's, around 91 percent of Brits are now flexitarian.


Just when it started to look like Wil Myers would never live up to the sizable hype that surrounded him when he first arrived on the major league scene with the Tampa Bay Rays, the guy put it all together in a better-than-anyone-expected 2016 campaign. The key to Myers' breakthrough was the fact he finally stayed healthy after enduring lengthy DL stints ever year from 2013-15. Finally figuring out how to stay on the field, Myers' power and athleticism did its thing as he hit 28 home runs, stole 28 bases, scored 99, runs, and collected 94 RBI. About the only negative thing you could say about Myers' season was that his average was a underwhelming at .259 but that was never his strong suit to begin with (.257 career hitter). While Myers strikes out too much (23.7 K/9 ), he offsets that by drawing a high number of walks (10.1 BB/9). While we do hate the ballpark, Myers is still very young (26 this past December) and thus, he has some ceiling left to tap into. Also Myers hit 18 of his 28 home runs at home and batted over .300 there which means the dimensions of Petco Park should not be held as much against him. A 30/30 year is not out of the question given what we have seen but Myers has to prove he can continue to stay healthy. Health is the biggest issue here going forward as Myers has not shown he can consistently stay on the field but this kind of speed at first base is almost impossible to find (outside of only Paul Goldschmidt). In fact you can call Myers by the name of Goldschmidt-lite given the similar numbers outside of batting average and the Padres first baseman will come a few rounds cheaper.


Just a follow up chart..still below the 200 EMA, still dirt cheap.
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I said it a week or two ago.. its buying time for VRC. 4H Flagging well for now.
Price just broke out local short term trend line and is currently forming ascending triangle (bullish). If price is able to return to main channel, then I expect upwards momentum that could drive the price much higher.
Big volume incoming on VeriCoin. Good tech & team. Im long on this. Short term target: 10$ ! Good luck, This is not financial advice, do your own research before investing!
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In what is good news for architecture students across the country, the names of the first 13 accredited architectural programs to be accepted for participation in the the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Integrated Path Initiative has been announced. The scheme aims to give students more flexibility in terms of their architecture courses.
The news signals the success of NCARB's Licensure Task Force's (LTF) two-year plan to allow students to have academic flexibility within the program while still adhering to the requirements needed to gain architectural licensing. The proposal by NCARB was covered earlier in the year by AN.
These 13 accepted schools comprise a range of accredited B.Arch and M.Arch programs and are split between public and private institutions.
"Each of these programs has impressed our Licensure Task Force with their creativity, commitment to maintaining their NAAB-accreditation, and desire to provide a conduit for students who choose a rigorous path that will enrich both the academic and experience elements of architectural licensure," said NCARB President and LTF Members.


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8 Places Around the World Where Taking Photos Is Against the Law
Vacations are a long-awaited time of travel and leisure that should only leave warm memories and bright impressions. However, in some countries, obscure rules and weird restrictions can get unwitting tourists in trouble with the law.
Today Bright Side presents a list of places where taking holiday snaps might not be such a good idea.
8. Amsterdam, Netherlands
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The Red Light District in Amsterdam is famous for its brothels, picturesque canals, and coffee shops. In this part of the city, the local proprietors hate it when tourists take photos of the prostitutes standing in the windows. If you venture to this place carrying a camera, at best, someone might wrench it away. At worst, you risk being beaten up.
7. South Korea
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In this country, it is forbidden to photograph women without their consent — even in public places. Neglecting to observe this rule is considered an act of sexual aggression and is punishable by a fine of 10 million won ($8,800) and up to 5 years imprisonment.
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In the United States, the laws related to taking photographs are much more relaxed than in South Korea. Still, you might get in trouble in some cases, the likeliest of which would be taking pictures of private property. It's always advisable to first acquire permission to photograph from the property's owner. And, most importantly, always pay attention to prohibiting signs.
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In the UAE, taking photographs in forbidden places may result in 1 to 3 months imprisonment and a $1,361 fine. In many locations, it is prohibited to use cameras because of local superstitions. Also, you cannot photograph government buildings, certain bridges, and palaces of the Sheikhs. The palace-related ban is actually written down in the country's legislation.
4. North Korea
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If you want to visit this country, be prepared for severe restrictions on your movements and behavior. In North Korea, you are not allowed to leave your hotel without a guide, nor can you take photographs without the guide's permission. Should you fail to comply, you'll find yourself facing a fine or something even worse.
3. England
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The Brits tend to treat camera-crazed tourists with understanding. You can take amateur photos almost anywhere in the country, but commercial photography requires special authorization. For instance, commercial shooting in Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square can only be carried out with the permission of the Mayor of London.
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In Japan, it is forbidden to photograph certain temples and statues. Apparently, taking snaps might annoy the spirits. Here you can find a full list of those locations — some of them mustn't be photographed at all, while others are off-limits during certain times of the year.
1. Algeria
Algeria is pretty much conservative, especially the southern part of the country. You can take pictures of men only after obtaining their consent. Women can be photographed only with the consent of their husbands or fathers, as they are considered to be their property. It is strictly prohibited to take photos of bridges, dams, and military objects.
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Tony Karon is a senior editor at TIME.com where he analyzes the Middle East and other international conflicts. He also runs his own website, Rootless Cosmopolitan.
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Tomas Kellner is a senior director at Kroll Associates.
Stephen Kinzer is a veteran foreign correspondent and the author of Bitter Fruitand Overthrow, among other works. His newest book is Reset: Iran, Turkey, and America's Future.
Michael Klare
Michael T. Klare, a TomDispatch regular, is the five-college professor emeritus of peace and world security studies at Hampshire College and a senior visiting fellow at the Arms Control Association. He is the author of 15 books, the latest of which is All Hell Breaking Loose: The Pentagon's Perspective on Climate Change.
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Mattea Kramer, a TomDispatch regular, is at work on a novel about a waitress's love affair with a prescription pill.
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After having being able to finish the Sun Trip 2017 it was important for me to take advantage and to capitalize on all the key learnings I gained during this tough race.
So I really needed to fundamentally improve my solar bike based on all the issues I experienced during the Sun Trip tour in 2017: this has been the MAIN DRIVER for my new project.
After careful studies I have come up with the idea to build a completely new solar vehicle based on a Tilting Trike.
visibility: classic trikes are very low, due to the necessity to minimize the 'tipping over' while turning.
compared to a classic 3 wheels trike, the Tilting advantage is to almost eliminate lateral forces on rear wheels, and so to be able to use 700 wheels without problems.
and a bigger 200W solar panel (instead of 150W).
As a basis for this new project I needed to find a recumbent bike type 'FWD'= Forward Wheel Drive.
The reason of my choice is that I could develop a tilting mechanism on the rear (non drive) wheels only for this kind of bikes.
There are on the market very few bikes we can buy: my choice was for a second hand Raptobike I bought in the Netherlands.
This new Tilting Trike was based on my initial idea concerning a very simple 'tilting' mechanism to be added as an 'option' to the standard Raptobike frame.
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Nets waive Iman Shumpert, Noah Vonleh, and Andre Roberson
The Brooklyn Nets are decluttering after Tuesday night's win over the Sacramento Kings. The team has requested waivers on Iman Shumpert, Noah Vonleh, and Andre Roberson.
Reports state that Shumpert and Roberson intend to sign 10-day contracts once cleared off waivers. The move was more for cap flexibility ahead of the guaranteed contract deadline coming up later this week.
Shumpert was with the team for barely a month after signing with the Nets back on Jan. 30. He only played in just one game for six minutes.
Vonleh, on the other hand, only had 11 minutes over four games after signing with the team on Feb. 8.
Ironically, Roberson had more exposure despite the short stint as he played 22 minutes over two games since signing with Brooklyn last week.
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With Klay Thompson still recovering and would be likely to be available by December, enter Jordan Poole, a third-year veteran and key piece in the Warriors' rotation. The team needs to keep boosting their players and train more in order to beat the Lakers and all the other teams and rise to the top. Poole has had a phenomenal career in the past 2 seasons, achieving a career high and the potential to be one of the future stars for the team. Poole has significantly enhanced his scoring – up to 12.0 points per game. He also improved taking shots divisions and scoring efficiency: from splits 33/28/80 to 45.4% TS for its debut year to splits 43/35/88 and TS 58.1% in the following year. Poole on offense and defense During the off-season, Jordan Poole doesn't excuse himself from practicing and developing his game as a shooter and defensive player. He has participated in a number of games in various places for a good cause and greater purpose. Now, with the Warriors starting off the 2021-
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In the past two months, Stranger Things has quite literally taken over the world. And in a recent podcast interview, the show's two editors shared some insights into how their work helped shape the show into what it is.
A quick note about filmmaking podcasts before we dive in. Though tons of new shows in this niche have sprung up in the past year or so, the Go Creative Show with Ben Consoli has been going strong for more than three years, and it's still among the very best.
And though Consoli is really in his wheelhouse with cinematographer interviews — he's done some incredible ones with high level industry DPs like Igor Martinovic (House of Cards & The Night Of), Dana Gonzalez (Fargo), and Michael Slovis (Breaking Bad) — he also brings on some top notch post-production professionals as well.
His latest show, Go Creative's 100th episode no less, is with Kevin Ross and Dean Zimmerman, the editing duo behind the first season of Stranger Things. If you haven't seen it yet, you should probably stop reading this and go binge watch it for a day straight. It's electrifyingly good, both in terms of the story and characters, and in terms of how well it's crafted.
So without any further ado, here's the latest episode of the Go Creative Show with the editors of Stranger Things. If for whatever reason the embed below doesn't work, head on over to the show's website where you can listen directly.
And here's a brief overview of what Ben, Kevin, and Dean chat about throughout the hourlong show.
What were your biggest insights and takeaways from this interview? Be sure to leave them down in the comments!


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Music NB Presents 2nd MNB Awards
Music NB (MNB) will be holding its second edition of the MNB Awards, on October 16th. These awards are designed to recognize excellence in music by rewarding artists and professionals of the New Brunswick music industry. Applications for the 2011 Prix MNB Awards will open on June 20th and will close on July 15th.
Jean Surette, MNB executive director, believes that the MNB Award arrived during a great time for NB music. "After the response we got from last year, it really showed that there is a need and place for this kind of award in New Brunswick. We are swimming in musical talent and we need to recognize the work of our musical artists as well as people who help promote NB music in the province and beyond."
Music NB Awards were first awarded on October 10, 2010. Chris Colepaugh, Pascal Lejeune, Jessica Rhaye, and the Divorcees were amongst the musicians to receive an award for their recordings.
All New Brunswick artists who have released recordings between January 1st 2010 and July 15th, 2011 are eligible to apply for the 2011 Music NB awards. The submission period starts on June 20th and ends on July 15th 2011, at midnight, Atlantic Time. Online application forms as well as more information on these awards will be available at www.musicnb.org.
Prizes will be awarded according to three types of categories: general, specific musical genres, and special categories. In the General category, there is an award for Anglophone Album of the Year, Francophone Album of the Year, Male Recording Artist of the year, Female Recording artist of the Year, Group Recording of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year.
Awards will be given for recordings in specific genres: Bluegrass; Country; Folk; Jazz; Blues; Classical; pop; rock; Loud, which includes metal, punk and hard rock; Roots Traditional; Spiritual; Children's and Urban / Electronic. If a sufficient number of both anglophone and francophone candidates are received for the general and genre specific categories, separate awards will be given for each language.
Submissions will also be accepted in the following categories: Musician of the Year; Classical artist of the year, Music Business of the Year; Music Industry Professional of the Year; Venue/Festival of the Year; Visual Artist of the Year; Educator of the Year; Video/DVD of the Year; Fan's Choice Award (one in English and one in French); and the MNB Expat Award for artists from NB who no longer living in the province, but have made a mark on the national or international music scene.
The nominees in each category will be announced September 13th, 2011. Voting will begin immediately and close on October 14th. Winners will be chosen by a combination of the following: 50% combined votes of all eligible members of Music NB, 25% public voting through the MNB website and 25%, final jury. All member voting will take place online. Through a new partnership with Bell Aliant, the Fan's Choice award voting will be through the Bell Aliant website . The final jury, composed of a panel of experts, will vote the week preceding the announcement of the winners. Winners will be announced at the Music NB Music Awards in Moncton on October 16th, 2011.
Music/Musique NB (MNB) is a provincial music industry association that provides a support network for musicians, managers, and businesses that are involved in the creation of music within the province of New Brunswick. MNB is a non-profit bilingual association with ties on regional, provincial, and national levels with government agencies and departments who enable us to lobby, promote our industry, and our artists whenever possible. MNB's primary responsibility is to represent the interests of its members and foster the New Brunswick music industry. More details on the Music NB Awards may be found at www.musicnb.org
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Welcome home to the Hatteras, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home of 2,895 sq. ft. This open space floor plan includes plenty of areas for gathering, relaxing and entertaining, with a spacious family room, a large living room and a separate den. The gourmet kitchen is at the heart of the home, with a large center island, walk-in pantry and plenty of counter space.
The Master Bedroom includes 2 walk-in closets, a corner shower, large soaking tub and private water closet. Private access to the outdoor lanai is also available from the Master.
A true guest suite includes en suite bath accommodations as well as a walk-in closet. The second and third bedrooms round out the home. The covered outdoor lanai is a place for relaxation and rejuvenation. Create the outdoor retreat you've dreamed of, with 2 screened-in spaces.


When the date has a green background the room is free, when the background is yellow one rom is reserved, with red background all the rooms are reserved.
The date refers to the beginning of the evening overnight with breakfast the next morning.
The B&B is in an old country house dating back to the end of the '700, several time renovated and enlarged. Since we have moved in 1999, we have done some changes trying to save the traditional architectonic elements.
The outdoor space includes a relax spot under olives trees, an olive groove, an orchard, a synergetic vegetable garden and a wild field where we let grow spontaneous herbs.
The big room we offer for your stay has been make out from the wine-vat room; the other room is on the second floor, and has a panoramic view of the nearby valley and on Santopietro Belvedere. Both have independent entrance and bathroom, and are furnished mainly with family furniture of the '20s-'30s. The big room as a doublebed but it can host 4 people, using a sofa-bed and also a baby-bed can be added. The panoramic room, however, can accommodate two people in a double bed.
The breakfast that we offer to our guests is made with organic food, some of them self produced. We like to take care of human and biosphere health, tha's why we prefer organic and biodinamic food and we don't want to support the conventional agriculture. To drink we offer tea, coffe, milk and a variety of herbs infusions.
We can cook you other meals on request, even vegan ones, just tell us your requirements for diets or allergies.
For a single room, we ask 40.00 € per night.
For a double room, we ask 70.00 € for stays of one night and 60.00 €/night for longer stays.
For triple or quad room, we ask 90.00 € per night.
If you bring your own towels, 1,00 € per day of discount, as if you bring your own sheets; discounts are cumulative (towels + linen = -2.00 €).
Children under 6 years don't pay, between 6 and 10 years they have 15,00 €/night discount.
For a 6 nights stay you'll pay only 5 nights.
Who returns for the third time have a 3,00 € discount per night, who returns for the fifth time and stay more than two nights, have a night discount.
If you send friends you'll have a free night bonus.
For possibles lunches or dinners, the price is 15,oo €.
The guided walks costs each 10,00 € per person, no cost for children under 10 years, half price for kids between 10 and 14. If you are a 4 adult people group you pay for 3 only.
We don't have a television, we can offer a service ADSL Wi-Fi on your request and you can use our washing machine during the day.
At no cost, you can use our mountain bikes (if you brought back them…). You can keep yours in a closed garage and use our workshop.
If you are musicians, actors, artists in general and need to do tests for your shows without having to worry about disturbing the neighbors or be disturbed in your work, we are happy to offer our spaces.
To book, please call +39 0587 606105 or send an email to info@lafanciullaccia.it. The reservation will be active after our confirmation.
For bookings that include an amount from 300.00 €, we will ask you to pay a deposit equal to 1/3 of the total, adjustable through bank transfer or PayPal. In case of cancellation, we will return the deposit in proportion to the nights that will be occupied by other guests.


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Maui's Most Exclusive Restaurant Is a Hole in the Wall With Surfer Vibes — and a Fine-dining Tasting Menu
In this spot on Maui's north shore, a chef follows his dream in board shorts.
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Barbara Schuler is a theater, style, and travel writer. She previously worked at Newsday on Long Island for 40 years. Barbara is happiest when her travels include a close encounter with a humpback whale — she thinks of Maui as her second home.
Courtesy of nyloS
What might be the most exclusive restaurant on Maui is not much more than a hole in the wall. The tiny nyloS on the island's north shore is a foodie's dream — for those who can manage to snag a reservation.
The 18-seat, 700-square-foot restaurant is the brainchild of chef Jeremy Solyn, who grew up in Ohio and moved to Maui in 2007 after cooking in the Hamptons, New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and Tucson. He opened nyloS (named by reversing the letters in his last name) in 2017 on a side street in Paia, a laid-back surfers' paradise with a vibe more fish tacos than foie gras.
It's a mom-and-pop operation, with Solyn working the kitchen and his wife Paulina running the house and serving (though on the night we went, she was out, a sweet and knowledgeable young man taking her place). Generally, the restaurant has two seatings, 5 and 8 p.m., but the second seating didn't happen when we went, meaning service was even more leisurely than usual. (This is not the place to go if you're in a hurry.)
Dining at nyloS is a true chef's table experience, with the open kitchen visible from every seat. And watching the chef work his magic — in board shorts and a t-shirt — is part of the fun. The menu changes daily, with Solyn relying on local farms and fishermen for many of his offerings. We started off with a dish of Ossetra caviar and Hudson Valley foie gras mousse, accompanied by the glass of bubbly (on this night, Jean-Charles Boisset No. 21 Cremant de Bourgogne) that's always included.
The tasting menu is usually six courses, with each an unpredictable combination of flavors. Our second plate featured king crab, white prawn, and bluefin tuna, followed by made-in-house spaghettini with a mushroom-truffle mix, then a sous vide braised prime beef short rib with grilled Maine lobster tail. And from what I've read, the freshly baked herb focaccia with garlic butter is almost always on the menu. Solyn or his server carefully explain every plate in loving detail — if you didn't know about things like moringa powder or micro amaranth before, you will after dinner at nyloS.
Dessert was an over-the-top mix of a deconstructed Napoleon with local strawberries and vanilla crème, brushed with mint paint, gold dust, and Guittard chocolate (I've simplified here, this article has a word limit after all). Solyn is also a sommelier, so his wine list is extensive, and two five-pour pairings are offered at $70 and $110, along with wine by the glass or bottle. As you might expect, this doesn't come cheap — our dinner was $225 a person before wine and gratuities. The restaurant's website says prices range from $180 to $230.
As with most tasting menus, I felt like I should have stopped halfway through, and I was grateful I'd limited the wine. Still, it was a memorable evening, highlighted by a chef who made his customers feel like they were guests in his own home.
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Boston Bound – HAVE BAGS, WILL TRAVEL.
Sorry for the lapse in posts while I moved my life across the world. The past month has been quite busy: transitioning in jobs, work travel & workshops and of course the big move from Hong Kong to Boston. We made it and are officially Bostonians…well as Bostonian as you can get in 4 days. Basically we know the metro is called the T.
We were very lucky to find an apartment before we actually moved so we had a place to settle the day we landed. I credit my personal realtor, Sean, for his many hours on Zillow & past years of watching House Hunters which have prepped him for finding us a great apartment with two off-street parking spots (aka pure gold during the Boston winter). We so far love the apartment and the neighborhood, but are in the awkward moving transition phase waiting for everything to be delivered: our shipment of things from HK, our furniture that was in storage while we were away, and the delivery of some new furniture we have purchased here. I can't wait to settle in, but until then we are back in a semi-college phase of sleeping on an air mattress & living out of 2 suitcases (#livinglarge).
We are still discovering Boston & our neighborhood. Of course I've been to Boston many times, but I'm seeing it in a new light actually living here. I'll start to write posts on that soon.. however, in the meantime we are also re-discovering living in the US. We have been back several times since we left, but now being back for good we are starting to realize all of these things we once took for granted or are vastly different than living in Hong Kong (like I think it's safe to say we probably won't have to endure the smell of walking by Hong Kong meat market in mid-summer… I can't say I'll miss that).
Closet Space. Hong Kong living is tight.. Really tight. I knew I was living back in the luxury of the US when I can own both a hair straightener & a curling iron separately. No more combo tool for me! Really though, we no longer have to store our toaster under the couch. Let's just say Hong Kong space optimization is all about creativity.
Coffee. Welcome back to the beautiful world of Keurig. There is something comforting about starting your morning with a big cup of American coffee. It lasts more than 2 minutes like an espresso, you can drink it iced, there are infinite flavors & coffee creamers. It's all very exciting.
Non IKEA furniture options. Hong Kong is an amazing city, but it is EXPENSIVE, especially with home goods. There is no such thing as a Target or TJMaxx that give you affordable furniture or home decor options, and when you know you are only there for a few years it's not worth it to splurge on soemthing you will have to sell off. So, this leaves you with IKEA and there is only so much you can buy from there before people you invite over start to notice your apartment is basically their 2016 catalog.
Grocery shopping. Food shopping in Hong Kong is just different. Of course being in Asia, stores cater more to local population. You can go to more Western stores like grEAT or City Super and pay $25US for lunch meat (I'm talking like 1/2 lb of roast turkey). But even beyond prices, there are sooo many options in the US. It's luxury with aisles of yogurt options & cereals. Honestly in the past two years I haven't really been into a super market here in the US, so let me tell you, doing our grocery shopping yesterday was like heaven.
I have another busy few weeks ahead. I leave this weekend for another few weeks of work travel. I don't know how people that are constantly on the road do it. I've taken only a few trips this year and I'm exhausted. I am counting down to the days that can curl up on my (to be delivered) couch and spend the morning watching Netflix (on my TV which is en route from Hong Kong and not using a VPN service). It's crazy when you have to schedule things like this… Just in case you were wondering, this will be my morning on April 9th.
Great to have you both back home!
So pumped you guys are here! Let me know when you're settled and let's hang!


The fiction editors at The Citron Review love to come across a story that feels complete while delivering memorable imagery and evoking strong emotions. This is true for both micro and flash fiction. When we are lucky enough to find such a story, we hold on and enjoy the ride it takes us on.
"The Lesser" is a wonderful example of such a story. A single image intensified by the weight of a mother's sacrifice. Such a powerful image, that I am still impacted by it.
"Loretta's Scars" delivers a soul punch, as one editor described it. Sometimes a woman's greatest strength is what she keeps only for herself.
Often it is the imagery that most surprises us that makes a selection resonate. In "Unlocked," a simple metaphor unravels and reveals an intimate relationship with a twist. It's the kind of story we all hope to tell: something familiar told in a new way.
The innocence of children gives us the marred picture of society that experience teaches us.
I hope you enjoy the selections we present to you in this issue as we have, and that they generate conversation, both of what we, as humans are doing right in this world, and what we hope to change.


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As the Occupy movement targets housing, what can we learn here?
Today, Professor Frank Stilwell in the Department of Political Economy at the University of Sydney writes on a fascinating new direction for the Occupy protest movement and what Australia might learn.
An interesting spin-off has recently emerged from Occupy Wall Street movement in the United States. Born from the activism of demonstrators protesting against corporate greed and economic inequality, the [link url="http://occupyourhomes.org/"]Occupy Our Homes[/link] campaign aims to [link url="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/dec/07/occupy-our-homes-families-foreclosure?newsfeed=true"]open foreclosed homes[/link] to struggling US families.
According to its activists, thousands of homes have been left to sit vacant as banks foreclose on the mortgages of aspiring house-buyers with low to middle incomes. Meanwhile, more wealthy citizens own more and bigger houses than they could ever possibly need for their personal use.
That the Occupy Movement should turn its attention to housing makes sense. The global financial crisis had its origin in US housing markets with unsustainable "sub-prime" mortgages leading to cumulative instability in related financial markets.
[img caption="Foreclosure signs are a feature of the US property market."]2151[/img]
Avoiding similar problems in the future requires more equitable and sustainable housing arrangements. And more generally, creating a good society requires commitment to better housing policies, along with improved employment opportunities and the redistribution of economic power and incomes.
Does this apply equally in Australia? Yes, it does. Major stresses and inequalities in our society originate from the housing arrangements, while the housing arrangements also cumulatively accentuate the stresses and inequalities. The basic problem is that housing is being used as a means of accumulating capital. Wealthy people invest in housing whenever the expected rate of house price inflation exceeds that of other assets. Sometimes people with relatively modest incomes get drawn into the process too, thinking that owning an investment property or two will be a reliable source of future income in an otherwise uncertain economic environment.
The speculative demand for housing drives up market prices. This accentuates the problem of housing affordability. Some people are left homeless as a result. Others struggle on in privately rented housing, where the incidence of "housing stress" (officially defined as where the rent exceeds 30% of household income) is the highest of all housing sectors.
Concurrently, among the nearly 70% of Australian households who are owner-occupiers are many whose mortgage payment commitments take them right up against their capacity to cope. No wonder so many Australians are nervous about the changes in the official interest rates that the Reserve Bank periodically announces, and the willingness of the Big Four banks to adjust their mortgage rates in tandem with the Reserve Bank of Australia's cash rate.
"Decent and affordable housing for all" should be an achievable goal in an affluent society like Australia. What impedes it, fundamentally, are two major socio-economic problems – economic inequality and the arrangements for land use.
Economic inequality is an obvious reason for the imbalances in access to home ownership and housing capital appreciation. It creates a divide between housing winners and losers. A [link url="http://www.oecd.org/document/40/0,3746,en_21571361_44315115_49166760_1_1_1_1,00.html"]OECD report[/link] released last week shows that Australia is one of the countries where the polarity between rich and poor is becoming increasingly pronounced.
The richest 1% of Australians doubled their share of total national income over the period from 1980 to 2008 (when the global financial crisis began) – rising from 4.8% to 8.8%. Over the same period, the top marginal income tax rates fell sharply – from 60% in 1980 to 45% in 2010. So the rich got a lot richer, and much of the increase went into increased housing asset values.
The OECD report also shows that the earnings gap between the 10% best paid workers and the lowest paid workers also increased by a fifth over the 1980-2008 period. The last couple of decades in particular have seen a growing proportion of households depending on casual, part-time or short-term contract employment. The resulting economic insecurity makes a broad swathe of the Australian population less able to make the ongoing commitment to investing in home-ownership, unless they have strong support from wealthy parents or get a fortuitous housing inheritance.
The economic inequalities are reflected in uneven housing markets nationwide. Of course, there have long been inequalities between city and country prices and between housing in desirable and less desirable neighbourhoods within the metropolitan areas. What we're now seeing is a patchwork housing situation that mirrors the much-discussed "patchwork economy".
Housing prices continue to surge in regions where the mining industry is buoyant, for example – but the reverse applies in localities where older manufacturing industries have been in decline. The economic inequalities – both between social groups and regions – are a major factor in the growing divide between housing winners and losers.
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Image: The growing divide between housing winners and losers.
The other fundamental problem is a lack of coherent policy towards land in Australia. Land values are the major component in housing prices. What causes a house in, say, Sydney's Vaucluse to have a market price maybe six times that of an equivalent house in the outer western suburbs? It has little to do with the price of the bricks, mortar and other manufactured components in the houses themselves, because these are similar from place to place. Rather, the differences arise from the market prices of the land on which the houses stand. It follows that any policy to make housing access more affordable and equitable must address this issue of land ownership and land values.
Current land policies are inadequate for this purpose. They facilitate speculation in land markets, allowing private landowners to reap the fruits of rising land values. The rising values result from societal processes, such as further urbanization that drives up the prevailing price of land.
Land in the desirable locations is also continually rising in price because it is a "positional good" which, being limited in supply, can never be accessed by all who aspire to do so. Meanwhile, on the urban fringes in particular, windfall gains to landowners recurrently result from decisions by local authorities to change permitted land-uses, for example, from farming to residential and commercial. No wonder land is so commonly seen as an avenue for capital accumulation. Indeed, it is little wonder that the term "the land racket" recurs commonly in discussions about land in Australia.
These pervasive problems arising from the lack of coherent land policies were recognised over a century ago by the American political economist [link url="http://hgfa.org.au/who-was-henry-george"]Henry George[/link]. Drawing on his observation of contemporary socio-economic trends as well as classical political economic theory, George argued that a comprehensive system of land taxation would drive the speculative element out of land markets. The uniform land tax – or capture of site rents – could therefore reduce land and housing prices, creating more economic and social equality and reducing poverty. Perhaps it is timely to look again at these fundamentally important ideas.
[img align="left" link="0″ width="230″]2153[/img]Image: The Ken Henry review suggested solutions to housing inequality.
Another Henry – Ken Henry, the former head of the Australian Treasury – who was responsible for the major review of our tax system, has also pointed to the beneficial economic effects that would result from a shift to more comprehensive land tax. Participants at this year's national Tax Forum agreed that a more broadly-based land tax would ease the financial situation of local and state governments, and that other taxes could be lowered as a result. The outcome would then be more reward for personal effort and productive effort, rather than perpetuating a situation whereby landowners capture much of the nation's economic surplus as unearned income. The beneficiaries from this policy shift would include people currently struggling to put a roof over their heads without incurring a lifetime of excessive debt.
The Occupy Movement worldwide has raised fundamental questions about why the current economic arrangements fail to serve society as a whole. It has shone the spotlight on the concentration of corporate power, the irresponsibility of big financial institutions and the growing economic inequalities. By turning attention to housing issues, it is also making a valuable contribution to public debate on fundamental concerns about how to achieve decent, affordable housing for all.
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World Faces 'Gravest Test' since Founding of United Nations, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Calling for Unity to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted on 13 April 2020 by davidrcurry
COVID-19 :: United Nations Response
9 April 2020 SG/SM/20041
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres' remarks to the Security Council on the COVID-19 pandemic, in New York, today:
Thank you for convening this important discussion. The world faces its gravest test since the founding of this Organization. Every country is now grappling with or poised to suffer the devastating consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic: the tens of thousands of lost lives; the broken families; the overwhelmed hospitals; the overworked essential workers.
We are all struggling to absorb the unfolding shock: the jobs that have disappeared and businesses that have suffered; the fundamental and drastic shift to our daily lives; and the fear that the worst is still yet to come, especially in the developing world and countries already battered by armed conflict.
While the COVID-19 pandemic is first and foremost a health crisis, its implications are much more far-reaching. We are already seeing its ruinous social and economic impacts, as Governments around the world struggle to find the most effective responses to rising unemployment and the economic downturn. But, the pandemic also poses a significant threat to the maintenance of international peace and security — potentially leading to an increase in social unrest and violence that would greatly undermine our ability to fight the disease.
My concerns are many and widespread, but let me identify eight risks that are particularly pressing.
First, the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to further erode trust in public institutions, particularly if citizens perceive that their authorities mishandled the response or are not transparent on the scope of the crisis.
Second, the economic fallout of this crisis could create major stressors, particularly in fragile societies, less developed countries and those in transition. Economic instability will have particularly devastating impacts for women, who make up the vast majority of those sectors worst affected. The large numbers of female-headed households in conflict settings are especially vulnerable to economic shocks.
Third, the postponement of elections or referenda, or the decision to proceed with a vote – even with mitigation measures – can create political tensions and undermine legitimacy. Such decisions are best made following broad consultation aimed at consensus. This is not a time for political opportunism.
Fourth, in some conflict settings, the uncertainty created by the pandemic may create incentives for some actors to promote further division and turmoil. This could lead to an escalation of violence and possibly devastating miscalculations, which could further entrench ongoing wars and complicate efforts to fight the pandemic.
Fifth, the threat of terrorism remains alive. Terrorist groups may see a window of opportunity to strike while the attention of most Governments is turned towards the pandemic. The situation in the Sahel, where people face the double scourge of the virus and escalating terrorism, is of particular concern.
Sixth, the weaknesses and lack of preparedness exposed by this pandemic provide a window onto how a bioterrorist attack might unfold and may increase its risks. Non-State groups could gain access to virulent strains that could pose similar devastation to societies around the globe.
Seventh, the crisis has hindered international, regional and national conflict resolution efforts, exactly when they are needed most. Many peace processes have stalled as the world responds to COVID-19. Our good offices and mediation engagements have felt the impact. Restrictions on movement may continue to affect the work of various confidence-based mechanisms, as well as our ability to engage in crisis diplomacy to de-escalate potential conflicts.
Eighth, the pandemic is triggering or exacerbating various human rights challenges. We are seeing stigma, hate speech, and white supremacists and other extremists seeking to exploit the situation. We are witnessing discrimination in accessing health services. Refugees and internally displaced persons are particularly vulnerable. And there are growing manifestations of authoritarianism, including limits on the media, civic space and freedom of expression.
Recognizing the unprecedented challenge we face, on 23 March I called for an immediate global ceasefire. I urged all warring parties to silence the guns in order to help create conditions for the delivery of aid, open up space for diplomacy and bring hope to places among the most vulnerable to the pandemic.
I have been encouraged by the support that my call has received around the globe, from Heads of State and Government to regional partners, civil society activists and religious leaders. From South America to Africa and from the Middle East to Asia we have seen conflict parties take some initial steps to end violence and fight the pandemic.
Still, we must remain cautious, as any gains are fragile and easily reversible, as conflicts have festered for years, distrust is deep, and there are many spoilers. Moving from good intentions to implementation will require a concerted international effort. And in many of the most critical situations, we have seen no let-up in fighting, and some conflicts have even intensified.
My special representatives and envoys will continue to engage with conflict actors to help make sure that ceasefires are implemented and that they pave the way towards lasting political solutions. I also welcome efforts being made by other mediation actors. Despite the difficulties of convening parties for direct talks, we are using digital tools where we can to open and maintain channels of communication and to de-escalate crises…
…The humanitarian community, for its part, has mobilized swiftly in response to the crisis in close cooperation with the World Health Organization. Two weeks ago, I launched the COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan, focusing on needs in countries already facing a humanitarian crisis. The Central Emergency Response Fund has allocated $75 million, and, as of two days ago, the Plan had received $396.5 million.
I wish to highlight three priority areas where further support and action are needed.
First, ensuring humanitarian access and opening corridors for the safe and timely movement of goods and personnel.
Second, mobilizing strong and flexible funding for the COVID-19 Response Plan and existing humanitarian appeals. Resources for one should not replace or divert from the other.
Third, protecting the most vulnerable populations and those least able to protect themselves. International humanitarian, human rights and refugee law continue to apply, even – and especially – in challenging times like these.
The engagement of the Security Council will be critical to mitigate the peace and security implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, a signal of unity and resolve from the Council would count for a lot at this anxious time. We all recall the crucial role the Council played in marshalling the international community's response to the security implications of the HIV/AIDS crisis and the Ebola outbreak.
To prevail against the pandemic today, we will need to work together. That means heightened solidarity. And it means having the necessary resources. The financial situation of the United Nations remains perilous, and we have only enough cash to fund peacekeeping operations through the end of June and limited capacity to pay troop- and police-contributing countries.
This is the fight of a generation — and the raison d'être of the United Nations itself. I offer condolences to all countries for their losses from the disease, and reiterate my commitment to working with all of you to meet this all-encompassing test.
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HomeLifestyleChat rooms or breakout rooms on video calling apps are providing users a private space
Chat rooms or breakout rooms on video calling apps are providing users a private space
The chat room feature has been incorporated by many apps into their user interface allowing smooth communication.
By Shriya Roy
Covid-19 has made video meetings and group conference calls a necessity today. With people working remotely and with limited person-to-person interaction, video calls have taken the place of dinner tables at restaurants. There's, however, one particular feature of video calls that is being talked about a lot: chat rooms, or breakout rooms. Chat rooms can be customised to enable only a certain number of people to join a particular chat, helping users avoid unnecessary interaction with other people.
The chat room feature has been incorporated by many apps into their user interface allowing smooth communication. In many apps, these rooms can be divided on the basis of topic of discussion, interest and so on. Each group can have its own private chat without interference from others, acting almost like an alternative to physical conference room meetings.
While there are many players offering this facility, the newest entrant in the space is Facebook. The social media giant has launched Messenger Rooms, a new way to join group video calls with up to 50 people. It's an attempt by Facebook to double down on private communication and help people connect in smaller groups.
With the new feature, users will be able to start a 'room' from Messenger, Facebook, Instagram Direct and even WhatsApp. The choice will be theirs: open the call to all or lock it to stop uninvited people from joining. The admin of the room can also remove participants. The best part of the feature is that there's no limit to how long one can talk. Plus, the user doesn't need a Facebook account to join a room. Adding to the fun quotient, Facebook's augmented reality filters help users change their backgrounds to virtual ones.
Another widely used app that popularised the concept of separate chat rooms was Zoom. The breakout room feature in Zoom allows users to split their Zoom meeting into 50 separate sessions. The meeting host can choose to split the participants of the meeting into these separate sessions automatically or manually and can also switch between sessions at any time. The feature gives participants a private space to talk and discuss things in. By breaking up a meeting into smaller groups, it enables people to have their own private conversations and then come back to the macro meeting later. The host of the meeting can create up to 50 breakout rooms in a single call. Participants have full access to chat, screen share and audio features of the call. It is especially helpful for educators and teachers in the facilitation of an online classroom, where they can break the class down into smaller groups just like they would do in a physical space.
Then there is Houseparty, which has gained prominence during the pandemic. A user can create a room with whoever they want to talk to and then lock it, preventing anyone else from entering the video chat. Locking can be done by simply hitting the padlock icon at the bottom of the screen. If a user wants the lock feature to be their default setting, there is the option of automatically locking rooms by turning on the privacy mode on the settings page of the app.
There are some apps for joining public chat rooms as well. On Camfrog, users can have video conversations with millions of users from around the world. Its 'chat room' feature is unique because users can search and browse thousands of chat rooms created by people and are free to join any chat room they wish. Popular messaging video chat app Viber, too, allows users to actively participate and be a part of public chat rooms. One can search, find and discover dedicated chat rooms for various topics from around the world, where they can share and exchange views.
Be it public, private or breakout, chat rooms aid users in connecting and exchanging their views with like-minded people, ensuring smoother communication.
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This is an alphabetical list of selected unofficial and specialized terms, phrases, and other jargon used in baseball, and their definitions, including illustrative examples for many entries.
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UA or U.A.
Abbreviation for Union Association, a one-year (1884) major league.
Uecker seats
Spectator seating offering a very poor view of the playing field. Usually located in a stadium's upper decks. Named in honor of longtime Milwaukee Brewers announcer Bob Uecker, in reference to one of his Miller Lite Beer TV ads in which he is removed from the box seats and learns that his tickets actually put him in the back row of the right field upper deck at the stadium.
ugly finder
A foul ball hit into a dugout, presumably destined to "find" someone who is ugly, or to render him that way if he fails to dodge the ball.
ultimate grand slam
A grand slam that is hit by a member of the home team when his team is behind by exactly 3 runs in the bottom of the ninth inning, extra inning, or other scheduled final inning. The grand slam causes the home team to overcome the 3-run deficit and take the lead, thereby ending the game. See also walk-off home run.
Each umpire is a member of an umpiring crew, responsible for refereeing or officiating a game. Major League Baseball employs 17 4-man crews. The umpires officiate the game, including beginning, suspending, and ending the game; enforcing the rules of the game; calling balls and strikes; making judgment calls on plays; and meting out discipline such as ejecting players or coaches from the game.
Umpires are sometimes addressed as Blue or abbreviated as ump. Fans and players alike have a rich vocabulary for describing umps.
Each umpiring crew has a crew chief. Each game has an umpire in chief for that game, with the umpires within a crew rotating responsibilities from one game to the next. A typical Major League game during the season uses four umpires: the home plate umpire and three base umpires, stationed near each base. The home plate umpire is the umpire in chief for the game and declares when game action is to begin or end, calls balls and strikes, and whether runners are safe or out on plays at the plate. The base umpires are responsible for declaring whether runners are safe or out on plays at any base, whether balls hit to the outfield are fair or foul, whether a ball is caught for an out, whether fly balls are home runs, whether there is fan interference on a play (or other conditions that require application of a ground rule. In playoff games, the umpiring crews are expanded to six, to include umpires for left and right field, who monitor the foul lines as well as calling plays on other balls hit to the outfield.
The umpiring crew works as a team, and on some occasions consult with one another before an official ruling is made, such as on appeal plays, whether a fly ball actually was a home run, when a particular umpire had an obstructed view of a play, or when one umpire has moved from his initial position and is not the one who is closest to a play and thus able to make a call.
unassisted play
A play that a fielder single-handedly completes for an out that is more often completed by multiple fielders. For example, with a runner on first base, a ground ball is hit to the shortstop who then steps on second base, completing a force out. Variations are: the unassisted double play (rare) and the unassisted triple play (very, very rare).
Uncle Charlie
A slang term used to describe a curveball.
uncontested steal, undefended steal
If a base runner successfully advances to the next base while the pitcher is delivering the ball to home plate but the catcher does not attempt to throw him out, then the steal may be scored as an uncontested or undefended steal. In the game's statistics, the runner would not be credited with a stolen base. Also called defensive indifference. See also stolen base, fielder's choice.
"Up" has many and diverse uses in baseball. For example:
"Batter up!": the umpire's cry starting an inning.
At bat, at the plate. A player who is at bat is "up" or "up at bat."
Three up, three down: three batters came to the plate, and all three are out.
A team in the lead is "up" by some number of runs.
The batter got under the ball and popped it up.
The pitcher got the pitch "up", and the batter popped it over the fence for a homer.
Called up means a player has been promoted from the minors to the majors.
up and in
Same as high and tight.
upper decker
A home run that lands in the stadium's upper deck of seating. Also refers to a dip that is placed in the upper lip as opposed to the lower lip.
When instead of being horizontal or level, a batter's swing moves in an upward direction as the bat moves forward. "The looping or uppercut swing is most common when the hitter 'loads up his swing' in order to hit with more power."
a pitched ball that is high, and usually outside the strike zone
up the elevator shaft
a pop-up that travels straight upwards off the bat, very easy to catch
up the middle
On the field very close to second base, used to describe the location of batted balls. Also, in a more general sense, the area of the field on the imaginary line running from home plate through the pitcher's mound, second base, and center field. General managers typically build teams "up the middle"; that is, with strong defense in mind at catcher, second base, shortstop, and center field.
utility player
A player (usually a bench player) who can play several different positions.
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