My article with Sean Kippin for Total Politics (15 October 2013), arguing that voters in the constituency of the House of Commons Speaker are disenfranchised by parliamentary custom. We suggested ways of reforming the office.
Tomorrow, MPs will elect a new Deputy Speaker to replace Nigel Evans, who resigned after being charged with sexual assault. There are two things we know for certain about the new Deputy. The first is that they will be a Conservative, as convention dictates Evans' successor must be a governing party. David Amess, Henry Bellingham, Brian Binley, Simon Burns, Nadine Dorries, Eleanor Laing and Gary Streeter are all expected to stand. Liberal Democrats are eligible to put themselves forward, too, but it seems none feel they can command sufficient support.
Read the full article on the Total Politics website here.
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Stephan Fürstner (ur. 11 września 1987 w Monachium) – niemiecki piłkarz grający w 1. FC Union Berlin. Występuje na pozycji pomocnika.

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Fürstner jest wychowankiem klubu MTV Dießen, w którym występował w latach 1994–1998. Przez następne 7 lat bronił barw juniorskiej drużyny Bayernu Monachium. W 2005 roku trener Hermann Gerland dołączył go do kadry rezerw. W profesjonalnym futbolu Fürstner zadebiutował 15 października 2005 w wyjazdowym meczu Regionalligi z SpVgg Bayreuth, przegranym przez jego drużynę 0:4. Ogółem w sezonie 2005/2006 wystąpił w 20 spotkaniach i strzelił jednego gola. W kolejnych rozgrywkach zaliczył 26 gier, 2 razy zdobywając bramkę. Otrzymał też szansę debiutu w Bundeslidze. Trener Ottmar Hitzfeld wprowadził go na murawę na końcowe 3 minuty spotkania z Borussią Mönchengladbach (1:1, 5 maja 2007). Był to jedyny występ Fürstnera w pierwszej drużynie Bayernu.

W 2009 roku odszedł do drugoligowego SpVgg Greuther Fürth. W sezonie 2011/2012 awansował z nim do Bundesligi, jednak w kolejnym spadł z powrotem do 2. Bundesligi. W 2015 roku przeszedł do innego drugoligowca, 1. FC Union Berlin.

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Crypto Social Network 'Minds' Sees Users Flock From Twitter and Facebook Over Privacy Concerns
Crypto social media platform Minds has been garnering users who are concerned about their privacy, according to the company's CEO. The open-source platform, seen as an alternative to Facebook or Twitter, awards users with cryptocurrency for engagement.
Crypto Social Network Minds Gaining Popularity
Privacy-oriented social media platform "Minds," often touted as an antithesis to Facebook and Twitter, has been seeing considerable growth in the number of users, according to its founder and CEO, Bill Ottman. The American entrepreneur told IANS publication that his platform "has already attracted people all over the world who are concerned about privacy practices on social networks."
Users were already migrating from mainstream platforms, such as Twitter and Facebook, due to privacy concerns even before the great Twitter hack that saw high-profile accounts tweet about bitcoin giveaways. Among compromised accounts were those of U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden, former U.S. President Barack Obama, Google, Apple, Warren Buffett, and many well-known people in the crypto space.
Self-described as a free "crypto social network" that upholds internet freedom, Minds now has over 2.5 million registered users in 240 countries, with around 300,000 monthly active users and approximately 2 million active visitors, Ottman told IANS, adding that last month:
Over 250,000 new users joined the platform from Thailand due to privacy policy concerns on Twitter.
In addition, more than 150,000 Vietnamese users joined the platform last year over privacy concerns on Twitter and Facebook, the news outlet continued, noting that "The growth is typically a direct result of scandals with mainstream media platforms."
A screenshot of the Minds platform.
Minimizing Privacy Concerns
Emphasizing that Minds' core proposition is privacy, Ottman says he aims to provide a "spying free" alternative to mainstream social media platforms, like Facebook or Twitter, Gadgets360, an NDTV venture, quoted him as saying on Thursday. Ottman pointed out that mainstream social media apps opt users into surveillance by default with little transparency into how their data can be used and sold. "Facebook and the others are closed platforms that are extracting value from the users," he asserted, elaborating:
Everyday there's a new scandal. People are looking for alternatives and want to diversify … The trend is towards open source. We've seen this happen in other areas already. We believe like Linux, Wikipedia, Bitcoin, this is going to happen in social media as well.
Minds faced its own controversies in 2018 when many hate groups began using the platform to spread their messages. The company subsequently took steps to remove the content; it is still working out the line between free speech and hate speech.
Getting Paid for User Engagement
While the platform has plans to add several new features this year, Ottman said that many users are simply attracted to getting paid for using the platform. "Especially now, with covid-19, people are really looking for independent revenue streams, and combining social media and monetisation will be something that all social networks focus on more," the CEO opined.
Users are rewarded for their engagement in the platform's native ERC20 token. "You can earn tokens for your contributions to the Minds network. The more interactions on your content, the greater your share of the daily token reward pool to your Offchain address," according to Minds' FAQs. Users can also receive direct payments in the Minds token and ether from other users. With bank deposits, BTC, and ETH as cash out options, Ottman emphasized:
You can earn dollars (or your rupees or whatever) or ethereum or bitcoin.
However, with a monetary incentive for high engagement, users may post more controversial subjects or use clickbait content. Ottman admitted that this is a problem, pointing to how Twitter "fact-checked" President Donald Trump's tweets, which he called a "short-sighted" move by Twitter. To alleviate this problem, "We have started a program to create webs of trust through decentralised identity, based on users and content," Ottman described, reiterating that his company "is researching the possibility of a decentralised reputation system."
Minds is currently trying to attract users in India where the government has banned 59 Chinese apps at the end of June, including the popular video-sharing platform Tiktok.
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Vitamin D deficiency is not just harmful to physical health -- it also might impact mental health, according to a team of researchers that has found a link between seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, and a lack of sunlight. "Rather than being one of many factors, vitamin D could have a regulative role in the development of SAD," said Alan Stewart of the University of Georgia College of Education.
Stewart and Michael Kimlin from QUT's School of Public Health and Social Work conducted a review of more than 100 leading articles and found a relationship between vitamin D and seasonal depression."Seasonal affective disorder is believed to affect up to 10 percent of the population, depending upon geographical location, and is a type of depression related to changes in season," said Stewart, an associate professor in the department of counseling and human development services.
"We believe there are several reasons for this, including that vitamin D levels fluctuate in the body seasonally, in direct relation to seasonally available sunlight," he said. "For example, studies show there is a lag of about eight weeks between the peak in intensity of ultraviolet radiation and the onset of SAD, and this correlates with the time it takes for UV radiation to be processed by the body into vitamin D.
Vitamin D is also involved in the synthesis of serotonin and dopamine within the brain, both chemicals linked to depression, according to the researchers. "Evidence exists that low levels of dopamine and serotonin are linked to depression, therefore it is logical that there may be a relationship between low levels of vitamin D and depressive symptoms," said Kimlin, a Cancer Council Queensland Professor of Cancer Prevention Reseach. "Studies have also found depressed patients commonly had lower levels of vitamin D."
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Hospitals and health facilities are not always connected with the ways people live and behave in their day-to-day lives. A new paper that refers to the "siloed nature" of the health care system also suggests that nurses are, and can be even more, a solution to the "fragmented health care landscape."
What is needed, says the study from The Brookings Institution, are intermediaries to bridge the gap between health facilities and nonmedical institutions such as housing authorities and schools.
"Nurses as Intermediaries in the Promotion of Community Health" summarizes existing and potential roles in nurses' supporting this integrated approach to health, including work carried out by public health nurses, school nurses, clinical specialists, and clinical nurse leaders.
The study, which points out that the Institute of Medicine's Future of Nursing report of 2010 also cited nurses as key links to better health, says another solution lies in better coordination and cooperation when it comes to data and regulations—and those of course involve nurses too.
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Q: One-To-One relationship with two models on one side I have three relations User, Film and Rating.
For now, I have done my model Rating like so:
class Rating(models.Model):
    ...
    user = models.ForeignKey('User', on_delete=models.CASCADE)
    film = models.ForeignKey('Film', on_delete=models.CASCADE)
    ...

However here, a user can have several ratings for the same film and I would like that a user can only rate a film one time. So I added this after the previous code:
class Meta:
    unique_together = ('user', 'film')

Is there a better way to enforce the unicity mentioned above?
I feel like this is just a lazy way of enforcing something that could have been done using relationships.

A: No this seems like this is the way to do it.

It's used in the Django admin and is enforced at the database level
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A: You are on the right track.
However, you should use the proper nested-tuple syntax i.e.
class Meta:
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as opposed to:
class Meta:
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I had the opportunity to be the first person at Millennium to do an apprenticeship. Before the apprenticeship, all of the students got to visit different businesses to see what different jobs were like. One of the jobs that looked interesting to me was architecture because it sounded fun to design and build buildings and spaces.
One of the parents at the school, John Klopf, has an architecture firm and I was able to do an apprenticeship with him at his firm. I went after school two times per week for a month, for a total of eight sessions.
My assignment during the apprenticeship was to design a bathroom and model it with TinkerCAD which is a 3D modeling program. John showed me examples of bathrooms and then I came up with several different designs myself. I drew the designs on paper and then picked the one that was my favorite and built the 3D model based on that. TinkerCAD was somewhat hard to use. It was sometimes frustrating when I couldn't get my designs to come out just right. I finally got more comfortable with TinkerCAD though.
Here is a screenshot of what TinkerCAD looks like. To create the shapes in the bathroom, I would choose one of the shapes you can see on the side of the screen. I would then place it on the screen and adjust the dimensions to match my drawing.
During this process I learned to use the symbols that architects use for doorways, windows, walls and more. I had to scale my drawings as well. The scale that I used in my drawings was that ¼ inch equaled a foot. This is a screenshot of the bird's eye view of the bathroom I designed. The TinkerCAD portion of the project took four or five sessions. I had used TinkerCAD before, so I didn't have to learn how to use it completely from scratch.
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(Frankfort, Ky.) – Today Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt unveiled a new logo and motto for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE).
"The department is focused on improving P-12 education for the benefit of our children and ultimately our Commonwealth," Pruitt said. "The new logo reflects that and a commitment to equity, achievement and integrity for all of our students."
The logo includes a silhouette of three students of varying ages centered on a gold-filled outline of Kentucky that includes an upward highlight. The state is surrounded by a blue circle that includes the words Kentucky Department of Education. The department's new motto, "Our Children, Our Commonwealth" stands astride the state in blue.
Pruitt said each element of the logo was selected for a specific reason.
"At the very center are the three children – representative of all Kentucky students at the preschool/elementary, middle and high school levels. Students are the heart of what we do, so it is fitting that they are at the center of the logo," Pruitt said. "All decisions that are made should be focused on students and what is in their best interest." Pruitt added that the silhouettes are of actual Kentucky students taken from photographs.
The students are centered on a gold Kentucky with a highlight that moves upward across the state from left to right.
"Gold is the color of achievement. It is important that each one of our students has the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential," Pruitt said. "Also, we chose gold because I didn't come to Kentucky to be second to anybody. Through collaboration and hard work, Kentucky will set the gold standard in education for the rest of the country."
"The highlight shines a light on transparency and being open and honest about our work," Pruitt said. "The light also represents hope for our students and ensuring they are prepared to move beyond high school graduation."
The blue circle that surrounds the state represents unity and continuous improvement.
"It is vital that we collaborate and work together to give every child every opportunity for success," Pruitt said. "It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes the entire Commonwealth to educate one."
That idea also is reflected in the department's new motto, "Our Children, Our Commonwealth."
"It is our collective responsibility as a state to make sure future generations have the opportunity for the same or a better quality of life than their parents had," Pruitt said. "A great education is the key not only to individual prosperity, but also a ready workforce and the prosperity of all Kentuckians."
The logo was designed by KDE staff. The department will be rolling out the new logo on its various communications over the next few weeks.
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Q: Compare single int to int array at android I wanna Make a game that gets random questions from the db but i don't want the to repeat.. i'm trying to make a code that will compare the nextLv int with the usedQuestions[] Array.
int nextLv;
int[] usedQuestion = {1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0} //When u get the question from the db it insert it at the next 0

A: Databases can handle this kind of logic already.
First initialize the usedQuestion array as empty. Then select a random question from the database:
SELECT * FROM myQuestions WHERE id NOT IN () ORDER BY RAND() LIMIT 1
(assuming MySQL)
Check to make sure the query returned a record, in case we reached the end of the database list or we encountered an error of some sort, and store the record id in our array. Then assuming the previous question's id was, let's say, 7, you'd modify your next query to read:
SELECT * FROM myQuestions WHERE id NOT IN (7) ORDER BY RAND() LIMIT 1
Check to make sure the query returned a record, in case we reached the end of the database list or we encountered an error of some sort, and store the record id in our array. Then, joining the array ids together by a comma, assuming our second question's id was 4, we'd create our next query:
SELECT * FROM myQuestions WHERE id NOT IN (7,4) ORDER BY RAND() LIMIT 1
etc.
You could also handle this sort of logic without a fancy query. First, SELECT the number of records in the database and store the number of questions in a variable. Then generate a random number between 1 and that number, and use that as the id to select from the database. If your database ids have gaps in it, you can instead SELECT by taking advantage of LIMIT/OFFSET. For example to select the 3rd record in your database, you'd use LIMIT 2,1 thus offsetting by 2 and limiting to 1.
Next, store your random number result in an array.
Now generate a new random number between 1 and the size of your database minus the size of your array. Then loop through your array, if the random number you picked exists in the array, add one then start the loop from the beginning and add one for each time the number exists in the array. Finally, you'll have your 2nd number ready. Store the modified number in your array rather than the result of the random function and select its id from the database. For example, let's say you had 8 records in your database:
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
First you'd generate a random number integer from 1-8.
Let's say the result was 7. You'd store it in your array and select the 7th record in the database. Then you'd generate a random integer from 1-7, let's say 7 popped up again, you'd loop through the array and see 7 was already in there, so you'd add 1 and reloop the array. Since 8 isn't in the array, you'd store it in the array and select the 8th record in the database. So far we've selected the 2 end records from the database at random. Then we'd generate a random number 1-6 let's say it was 1 so we'd store it into your array and select the 1st record from the database. Our array now reads: [1,7,8]. Then we'd generate a random number 1-5. Let's say we ended up on 1 again. We'd see 1 is already in our array so we'd add 1. So we'd select the 2nd record from the database and store 2 in the array. Etc.


Kerry-Anne and I popped in at Col'cacchio Pizzeria at Tyger Valley's Willowbridge Mall this afternoon. Col'cacchio probably serves the closest thing that you'll get to real Italian pizza this side of the equator.
Instead of ordering one of the pizzas from the menu, today we opted to select ingredients and compose our own pizza. After a bit of deliberation we decided to share a bacon, black mushroom and avocado pizza.
Now I did intimate above that the pizzas at Col'cacchio are very, very good - but to be honest the one we had today wasn't that great. The lesson we learned was that if you deviate from the menu and select your own toppings for a pizza, beware, you may regret it (or, of course, you may devise the most wonderful, awesome, divine pizza known to mankind).
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According to the weather services, Cape Town is in for one of the worst storms in 7 years this weekend, with swells of up to 10m expected along the Cape coast.
We went out to Sea Point this afternoon to get a few shots of the ocean in full rage. As it turned out, we weren't the only ones who had that idea: visit Cape Town Daily Photo Extras to see more photos of the stormy seas, and of all the people who braved the cold to see Nature showing her spectacular power.
Posted in General on Saturday, 30 August, 2008 by Kerry-Anne.
The new Green Point Stadium (being built in preparation for the 2010 Football World Cup) seems to be progressing nicely. We're going to try to get into the visitors' centre in the next few weeks so that we can get some shots from the viewing area.
Posted in General on Friday, 29 August, 2008 by Kerry-Anne.
Apparently winter is giving one final show before spring and summer take over for a few months. Although we observe Spring Day on 1 September, spring really only starts somewhere around the 21st of September. It's a bit of a standing joke that, no matter how beautiful the weather's been up until then, it rains on Spring Day every single year.
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It's been an exciting few days technology-wise in Cape Town - we've had quite a lot of visitors here during the last week, and a few special tech events have taken place, including Wordcamp SA and yet another 27Dinner.
Posted in General on Wednesday, 27 August, 2008 by Kerry-Anne.
Jokes aside, you'll find these signs all over now as our roads are being prepared to receive the onslaught of traffic over the 2010 FIFA Football World Cup period, and during the expected tourism boom beyond.
Kerry-Anne and I are looking forward to this simply because we enjoy meeting visitors. However, for many others, an increase in tourism means a permanent job, a stable income and food on the table.
So in as much as you're blessed to experience the wonders of Cape Town, we're blessed and glad to have you visit.
Posted in General on Tuesday, 26 August, 2008 by Paul.
Who would have believed that little old Cape Town could make it to third position on Hasbro's Monopoly World Edition? Voting started earlier this year, and the mass of votes from Capetonians, along with many others around the world, allowed us to overtake great world cities like Paris and Sydney in the rankings.
The final positions were unveiled on 20 August, with Montreal declared the top city. Riga achieved second, with Cape Town in third position (followed closely by Belgrade and Paris).
The Monopoly game in this photo is the South African edition and has been passed down from Kerry-Anne's parents to us. It's apparently seen the family through many cold and rainy winter days - as I'm sure you can tell by the well-worn box.
Posted in General on Monday, 25 August, 2008 by Paul.
A friend of ours took up her position in breaking the record for the largest ballet class in the world this morning.
The record was first set in Cape Town in 2003, where I believe 550 dancers participated in a class. In 2006 this record was broken by 551 dancers attending a class in Pretoria (near Johannesburg, South Africa).
The Cape Town organisers expected between 600 and 700 dancers to arrive today; so when 983 excited dancers arrived at the Canal Walk shopping centre they were caught just a little off guard!
Posted in General on Sunday, 24 August, 2008 by Paul.
Kerry-Anne dragged me over to one of the clothing stores in the Tyger Valley shopping centre to see this t-shirt hanging in the window.
Posted in General on Saturday, 23 August, 2008 by Paul.
I've heard the saying, "red sky at night, sailor's delight, red sky in the morning, sailor's warning" several times before, and kinda had it in the back of my mind that it's never seemed to ring true for Cape Town.
I received an excited call from a colleague on Wednesday evening saying that I should really look outside and take a photo of the setting sun. So I grabbed my camera, drove to a viewpoint, and snapped this beautifully cloudy red sunset (click the photo to see the big version).
The following day's weather was terrible - it rained buckets in the morning. This led me to think of the saying, and how it should have been a "sailor's delight". Today, Friday, I type this post as the sun is setting. The sky is again a brilliant red hue, so I just took a look at WeatherSA and guess what I found? Saturday:"Cloudy, rain mainly afternoon (60%)"!
Posted in General on Friday, 22 August, 2008 by Paul.
Hopefully this cold front will blow over quickly though, and we'll have more glorious blue-sky days to look forward to.
Posted in General on Thursday, 21 August, 2008 by Kerry-Anne.
I was fortunate enough to attend a few of the Gartner sessions this week. For those who don't know, in it's simplest form, Gartner is a group of IT research analysts who try to predict future of IT and provide advice to IT professionals.
I was rather surprised at the large turnout that the event had. The tickets weren't cheap (though not unreasonable) and yet the various rooms (each hosting different topic tracks) were pretty full every time (as was the lunch hall at 13h00).
It would seem as though Cape Town's IT industry is booming. If anybody knows, I'd be interested to find out whether or not ticket sales for this event have increased over the last couple of years.
Posted in General on Wednesday, 20 August, 2008 by Paul.
I, shamefully perhaps, haven't been paying too much attention to the Tri-Nations rugby matches. South Africa is currently third on the log after being solidly thumped (16-0) by New Zealand at the Newlands stadium on Saturday.
Our next match is against Australia on 23 August where we really need to pull off a victory. After such a disastrous loss on Saturday, we fondly think back to our past glory during the 2007 World Cup, hoping that our boys will take courage, demonstrate their skill and find the determination needed for victory on Saturday.
We're behind you all the way, guys!
Edit: The score was actually slightly worse, 19-0. See the comments below.
Posted in General on Tuesday, 19 August, 2008 by Paul.
Lyonesse Villa is located on the slopes on Table Mountain, close to Constantia Nek (for those not too familiar with the layout of Cape Town, this is the back of the mountain - the side you usually see in photos is the front).
The views are absolutely incredible from here, and there are balconies all along the front of the villa to take advantage of this.
If you click through to Cape Town Daily Photo Extras, you'll see a whole lot of photos of the 2-acre indigenous garden. Seeing the wealth of colours and textures in the garden made me realise again just how diverse and beautiful the Cape Floral Kingdom is.
This is the last in our series of posts about Lyonesse Villa (see #1, #2 and #3, and visit Cape Town Daily Photo Extras for more photos of the house and garden). Thanks to our hosts, Ric and Robyn, for treating us to a superb weekend away!
Posted in General on Monday, 18 August, 2008 by Kerry-Anne.
As you might have seen yesterday and the day before, Paul and I spent the weekend at the gorgeous Lyonesse Villa in Constantia. At last, Paul has finished processing most of our photos, and we can show you the rest of the property. Today we're doing the interior - the accommodation and living areas - and tomorrow we'll show you some outside shots to give you an idea of the villa's location.
Each room is furnished in its own particular style and colour scheme. This lounge is one of my favourite rooms in the house (probably because I'm rather partial to pink!), and I spent part of Saturday afternoon curled up on the corner couch with my book.
Visit Cape Town Daily Photo Extras to see photos of some of the other rooms, as well as a few close-up shots of the furniture and artworks that give the villa its character and style.
Posted in General on Sunday, 17 August, 2008 by Kerry-Anne.
As Paul mentioned yesterday, we were badly in need of a break, and so we were thrilled to be invited to stay for a couple of nights at what must surely be one of Cape Town's top accommodation establishments: we're spending the weekend at Lyonesse, a jaw-droppingly beautiful villa in Constantia.
This is just one of the bedrooms in the 850m2 house; there are eight in total, as well as eight bathrooms. I've lost count of the number of TVs... and I've lost Paul several times too.
We had breakfast served to us at the 12-seater dining room table this morning; we spent the afternoon wandering around the 2-acre indigenous garden (photos of that will follow in the next day or two); and we spent the evening playing Wii Sport in the downstairs room. Apart from all the bedrooms and bathrooms, there's a fully stocked bar, an extensive library, a huge swimming pool, and a kitchen full of Gaggenau appliances.
I can't wait to show you the rest of the house, but it's taking Paul some time to resize and watermark all the photos we've been taking, so you and I will have to be patient, I'm afraid.
Posted in General on Saturday, 16 August, 2008 by Kerry-Anne.
This weekend has started pretty well. It's been a long time since Kerry-Anne and I have been away for the weekend, so when the opportunity arose, we took it gladly. I'm not quite yet going to tell you where we are, but it's safe to say that we're still in the shadow of our beautiful Table Mountain and quite literally in the lap of luxury.
It's pretty late in the evening, so I'm about to head off to the huge four-poster bed shown in this photo. Watch this space tomorrow to find out more about where we are and how absolutely beautiful it is.
Posted in General on Friday, 15 August, 2008 by Paul.
It really is. I wasn't entirely convinced by all the hype... until I had a cup, and discovered to my delight that it was perfect.
I spent the evening with a group of bright, enthusiastic and creative women at Origin Roasting in De Waterkant. It was my first time at Origin, but it won't be the last - the atmosphere was great, the staff were friendly, and the coffee was absolutely awesome.
If you're on Facebook, have a look at their group, and if you're in the Green Point area, do yourself a favour and pop in for a cup of coffee.
Posted in General on Thursday, 14 August, 2008 by Kerry-Anne.
Posted in General on Wednesday, 13 August, 2008 by Kerry-Anne.
We went to another bloggers' party this evening at Long Street Café (look for the red neon sign in the photo). There's quite a thriving (and growing) tech community in Cape Town. In fact, two Cape-based start-up companies have just been nominated for Industry Standard Innovation 100 awards: Synthasite, the free website builder, has been nominated in the Community-Social category, and Springleap, the t-shirt design company, was nominated in the Retail category.
If you think they're worthy, do vote for them!
Posted in General on Tuesday, 12 August, 2008 by Kerry-Anne.
I took this photo as Kerry-Anne drove past the Kayamandi settlement (on the outskirts of Stellenbosch). I'm not sure what precisely the text is trying to convey, and if anyone can help and explain I'd be most appreciative.
From what I've been able to find out, Gilbeys Distillers used to bottle alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in Devon Valley, near Stellenbosch. It would appear as though Gilbeys closed its doors some time back and that a couple of its senior executives bought much of the bottling equipment, hand-picked many of the good Gilbeys staff, and started Rostberg Pty(Ltd), a company specialising in the bottling of wine.
Now, this still doesn't explain what the text on this wall is all about - but for some reason I really like the photo. Perhaps it's simply the colouring and incomprehensible black text... I'm not sure.
Posted in General on Monday, 11 August, 2008 by Paul.
The Blue Gum tree is part of the Eucalyptus family. This Australian tree was originally introduced to South Africa by a British botanist, Sir Joseph Banks. The Blue Gum grows extremely rapidly and is able to consume 2,000 litres of water per day! Interestingly, I believe that the tree was originally introduced into the Johannesburg area for the production of timber for our mining industry.
I've noticed over the past few years that many large Blue Gum trees have been removed from the area in which I live. The negative impact that this tree has had on our environment has caused it to be regarded as an invader that should be removed.
Posted in General on Friday, 8 August, 2008 by Paul.
To get back to why I brought up Chicago: If you're visiting Cape Town at any time and would care to see a show or two, then it would be a good idea to take a look at Computicket's online booking website where you're able to book tickets before even arriving in South Africa. It's fairly simple to use and once you've booked your tickets all you have to do is collect them a day or so before the show from a kiosk in one of the listed shopping malls. Easy peazy.
Posted in General on Thursday, 7 August, 2008 by Paul.
The African Golden Weaver is part of the Ploceidae family of birds. They're extremely common in the suburbs around Cape Town and most often spotted near rivers or dams, making their distinctive nests (shaped much like huge drops of water) to hang from trees.
Weaver birds are given the name because of the intricately woven nests. What's interesting is that you'll most often find that the entrance to their nests face downwards, towards the ground. I remember hearing once that they do this so that snakes are unable steal their eggs.
The slithery predators are forced to approach the nest from the branch above and due to the shape and location of the nest are unable to hold on to anything while attempting to enter the nest, causing them to fall unceremoniously to the ground.
I wonder which was the first Weaver to think of this bright idea?
Posted in General on Wednesday, 6 August, 2008 by Paul.
Ships on Melkbosstrand beach? Huh?
Two fishing vessels, Weskus 1 and Seawin, became stranded at Kreefte Bay (close to Melkbosstrand) late last week. Apparently one of the two was in trouble and the other tried to help out, but ended up running aground itself! The salvage operation is underway, and all pollutants have been removed. The next steps are to dig sand away around the vessels and then to use tug boats at high-tide to tow the vessels back into the sea.
Posted in General on Tuesday, 5 August, 2008 by Paul.
This tweetie-bird was wandering in and out of Cafe Neo, a popular place for drinks or lunch. Cafe Neo is popular for its open, light feel and perhaps especially for the fact that they offer free wireless internet access. When visiting I've always noticed at least two or three people sipping drinks while typing away on their laptops.
1. If you're using Windows, always turn off "File and Printer Sharing". Not doing this could allow bad people to download files from your computer.
2. Make sure that you're using a proper firewall. If you're using Windows Firewall, I would consider installing a second higher-rated firewall like Sunbelt Personal Firewall, Comodo, or ZoneAlarm. Not doing this could similarly allow bad people to do all kinds of nasty things to your computer, including stealing your files.
3. Never allow your mail client (e.g. Outlook) to download your email unless you're absolutely sure that the client is doing so over a secure channel (which it generally is not). Not doing this would allow bad people to view your mail account's username and password.
4. Whenever using an Internet banking website, a facility like PayPal, or your webmail account, etc. always check the server certificate of the website to make sure that you're not seeing someone's fake website. They really look like the original - you cannot tell the difference just by looking at them.
5. Make sure that your computer's operating system is properly patched. For Windows users this means that Windows Update must be active and you must allow it to install patches. If you're a Linux user you're better off to start with, but don't be fooled, Linux is also vulnerable to attack - be sure to keep your OS patched.
Please feel free to leave a comment if you have any helpful tips for safer surfing when using open wifi.
Posted in General on Sunday, 3 August, 2008 by Paul.
Greenmarket Square was built way back in 1696 and at the time was (disgracefully) used as a slave market and later a vegetable market. In the 1950s it was apparently (though I wasn't around to verify this) used as a parking lot, and only in the 1980s was it converted into a craft and flea market for informal traders.
The area is super-safe during the day, though I'd keep a wary eye open for suspicious-looking people at night. This said, I felt safe enough to whip out my camera and take a few photos of the deserted market area.
Posted in General on Saturday, 2 August, 2008 by Paul.
Speaking of Perdeberg (see yesterday's post), here are two horses of a different kind ("perd" is Afrikaans for "horse"). These two ponies live on a little smallholding in Joostenbergvlakte (about 40km outside of the city, between Bellville and Stellenbosch). They spend their days grazing on tufts of grass and taking kids for rides. I wonder if they get as much fun out of these rides as the kids do?
Posted in General on Friday, 1 August, 2008 by Paul.


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The Economist Magazine ran a story and leader noting that the U.S. dollar's dominance is waning. There are numerous press articles about oil being denominated in something other than dollars and, more broadly, there is much discussion about the diversification of central bank reserves. That was in the first quarter of 1995.
From February 1994 when Treasury Secretary Lloyd Bentsen threatened Japan with dollar devaluation unless it made some trade concessions, until May 1995 and the first articulation of the "strong dollar policy", the U.S. dollar lost around a fifth of its value. Over the next several years, the beleaguered greenback appreciated by 50%.
The dollar's recovery was fueled by the cumulative impact of rate hikes by the Federal Reserve beginning in early 1994. By early 1995, the Fed funds target was twice the 3% level that prevailed at the start of 1994. There was repeated coordinated intervention. There was also a shift in U.S. rhetoric that remains in place today.
Some think that the strong dollar policy is vacuous. The dollar has declined and the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Treasury have not objected. Proof positive of benign neglect many say. This misses an important nuance that has not been lost on the likes of the head of the European Central Bank and other senior officials.
The strong dollar policy has nothing to say about the short-term price swings that capture the imagination of the media and many speculators. To appreciate the value of the strong dollar declaratory policy is to appreciate that previously Treasury Secretaries had used the threat of driving the dollar down to force recalcitrant trading partners to capitulate to U.S. demands. Bentsen was not the first, but he was the last. Some accounts attribute the equity market crash 22 years ago this month to, at least in part, then-Treasury Secretary James Baker threatening Germany with a weaker dollar if it did not do more to stimulate its economy.
The strong dollar policy signals the forswearing of using the currency as policy tool or weapon. This is important for the creditors of the world's largest debtor. The strong dollar policy does not prevent the dollar from falling as a consequence of the pursuit of other policies, such as a broadly accommodative monetary policy to help reflate the economy.
Triffin Dilemma Revisited
Robert Triffin, a Belgian-American economist predicted the demise of Bretton Woods in 1960 and the dilemma he identified continues to haunt the dollar, so much so that the governor of the People's Bank of China explicitly cited it in his now famous speech earlier this year, when he called for reform of the international monetary regime and in particular the eventual replacement of the dollar as a reserve currency.
The dilemma for the country whose national currency is also the main reserve asset resides in conflicting impulses. On one hand, if it does not provide a sufficient quantity of the reserve asset, its currency would appreciate markedly. In the early years of Bretton Woods, European officials feared they would not have access to a sufficient amount of dollars.
Now it is the other horn of the dilemma that is problematic. Through its current account deficit and capital exports, the U.S. has provided the world with enough dollars to allow the vast accumulation of reserves. Due to the increase of trade and capital flows, countries have required large supplies of the reserve asset. The provision of it by the US in the form of dollars has, in turn, undermined confidence in it (from time to time).
Moving from the dollar to the euro, for example, as many observers once believed was likely, does not overcome the Triffin Dilemma. It is noteworthy that in the chatter about international monetary reform, and abandoning the dollar, the euro was not embraced as the key alternative. This seems to sit well with European policy makers. Most recently at ECB President Trichet's press conference on 8 October, Trichet clearly stated that the central bank has no plan or strategy to increase the international use of the euro.
Many people believe that the uni-polar world of the immediate post-Cold War period is evolving into a multi-polar world. Perhaps, then several currencies can provide the reserve asset. While that might minimize the Triffin dilemma in the short-run (but regardless of what it is denominated in oil exporters will still be accumulating a surplus, for example, and other global imbalances would persist), it will pose other problems that might just be less preferable.
Some economists have argued that a multicurrency system would be less stable than an international monetary regime dominated by a single currency. It harkens back to hegemonic stability theory, which essentially holds that international order is best preserved when there is a single country (hegemon) that has the capability and will to set and enforce the rules of the engagement (trade, finance, etc) for the other major countries.
Of course, not everyone subscribes hegemonic stability theory. Like all theories it has its critics, but there is a practical case that can be made too. A single numeraire for the world economy minimizes transaction costs through economies of scale. Imagine the complexity and costs if there were numerous currencies benchmarks. As the cross border movement of goods, services and capital have increased, minimizing transaction costs becomes increasingly important.
Perhaps not immediately after WWII, but after the collapse of Bretton Woods, surely there was an opportunity to develop a multicurrency regime, if countries, producers and investors truly wanted one. Even the advent of the euro could have formed the basis of at least a dual currency regime. The euro is almost eleven years old and it is roughly the size of its main constituent parts, the ECU, the Deutschemark and French franc.
Charles De Gaulle first called the power the US enjoyed by providing the numeraire an exorbitant privilege. Yet it may not be as great as the French nationalist thought. In 1994, then Federal Reserve Governor Lawrence Lindsay estimated that the cumulative additional seignorage accruing to the Federal Reserve due to the increased public holding of dollars was about $64 bln. Other calculations estimate the seignorage emanating for foreign holdings of dollars at around $12 bln a year. This figure is derived from taking the fraction of currency outstanding that is in foreign hands and multiplying by the T-bill interest rate. Given the low rate on U.S. T-bills presently, this type of seignorage is rather minor at the moment.
There is another type of seignorage that is more difficult to measure. The dollar's extensive use as a reserve currency allows the U.S. Treasury to pay a lower interest rate on its liabilities than other borrowers. This difference is another, albeit likely smaller source of seignorage.
The U.S. has encouraged other countries to develop their own capital markets and internationalize their currencies. Harvard Professor Jeffrey Frankel has recounted a story about how in 1984 then Treasury Secretary Donald Regan berated the major Japanese business association for paying for imports in dollars rather than yen. The U.S. persistently lobbied for deeper and more accessible Japanese capital markets.
More recently the U.S. has pressed China along similar lines to open and further develop its capital markets. It is true that this may reduce the Chinese appetite for U.S. Treasuries. However, it may be offset by a more balanced international economy that would generate smaller deficits in the U.S. and smaller surpluses in China; implying less need for foreign investors to buy Treasuries in the first place.
The dollar is not being foisted on the world. Its role is a function of various considerations like patterns of output and trade, financial markets, political and military leadership, and yes, inertia and crowd behavior. There is of course also an important role for confidence of foreign investors. No doubt the crisis has shaken that confidence, but there is a feedback loop and the dollar's decline itself in turn undermines confidence. An economic recovery sufficiently strong to prompt the Fed to normalize monetary policy may see that the confidence has not been irretrievably lost, as some fear.
Recent discussions about reform of the international monetary regime seem a great deal like attempts to drop English and develop another lingua franca. Esperanto anyone
Déjà vu All over Again Reviewed by Marc Chandler on October 09, 2009 Rating: 5


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Home : What's On : Park News : Cotswold Wildlife Park celebrates World Binturong Day with a new addition to the Binturong family
Cotswold Wildlife Park celebrates World Binturong Day with a new addition to the Binturong family
Cotswold Wildlife Park is home to more than 1,500 animals from 250 different species. One in particular sparks a great deal of curiosity from visitors due to its bizarre appearance and sweet-smelling aroma – the Binturong. A relatively new species to the Park, Binturongs (Arctictis binturong), also known as Bearcats, originate from the rainforests of south-east Asia. They are related to small forest predators like Fossas, Civets and Genets. They are also the only creature to emit a completely unique scent which smells like buttered popcorn.
The Park's adult Binturong pair, Dobby and Himala, have successfully bred for the second time. Keepers have kept with the tradition of naming Binturong cubs after fruits found in their native homeland of south-east Asia and the new male cub, born in the autumn last year, has been called Rambutan (a tropical fruit produced by the Malaysian Tree). His sister, born in 2019, was named Coconut (pictured below).
Saturday 8 May 2021 is World Binturong Day – a worldwide event to raise awareness for this rare and endangered mammal. History is being repeated for the second year in a row as the new Binturong cub, like his sister before him, makes a double debut. Both births were initially announced on social media as the Park was temporarily closed due to lockdown. Now the Park has reopened, Rambutan makes his public debut in front of visitors in time for World Binturong Day.
Assistant Animal Manager at Cotswold Wildlife Park, Chris Kibbey, explains: "Despite the Park being closed for a lot of 2020, life goes on and that is certainly true for our family of Binturong. Coconut, the first Binturong breeding success at the Park, was born at the end of 2019 but stayed in the nest box until emerging to a very quiet Park as we had just gone into our first lockdown. Almost a year later, Dobby and Himala had their second cub Rambutan. He was born in the autumn and emerged from his nest box while we were into lockdown number two. Rambutan is a very energetic, playful Binturong and now that we have reopened enjoys showing off his acrobatic skills to our visitors as he climbs and swings around the enclosure".
Now in its seventh year, World Binturong Day highlights the plight these relatively unknown animals face in the wild. Population numbers are becoming increasingly rare and have declined by 30% in the last 18 years. They are listed as vulnerable on the International Union of Nature's (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Main threats to their survival include deforestation to make way for palm oil, rubber and teak plantations. They are also sold as pets or used for their fur and meat in the illegal wildlife trade.
The Binturong plays a remarkable role in its rainforest ecosystem; it has the ability to aid the regeneration of the forest. It does this by swallowing the seeds from fruits whole and then spreading them across the forest in their faecal matter. Seeds germinate faster after travelling through the Binturong's gut. Binturong are also a vital seed disperser of the Strangler Fig tree. Strangler Fig trees are very important as they provide sleeping and nesting sites for many rainforest birds, mammals and insects.
Cotswold Wildlife Park proudly supports the Bearcat Study Programme which aims to improve the knowledge of this species in its native habitat and collect field data to assist with its IUCN status. More information about the project can be found here: https://www.abconservation.org/en/.
Births & Arrivals
Welcoming Molly to the 'crash' – Cotswold Wildlife Park celebrates its eighth Rhino birth
Critically Endangered Cotton-top Tamarins twins born at Cotswold Wildlife Park
Baby Rhino birth caught on camera at Cotswold Wildlife Park
Lightning Stripes: Cotswold Wildlife Park celebrates birth of Chapman's Zebra foal
Spiky arrivals: Cotswold Wildlife Park welcomes tiny Porcupette twins
Autumn arrivals: Largest rodent species in the world produce their first litter at Cotswold Wildlife Park.
The fortunate foal: Meet the Zebra born on Friday the 13th at Cotswold Wildlife Park.
Cotswold Wildlife Park celebrates birth of Wolverine triplets
Cotswold Wildlife Park welcomes new arrival ahead of 'Lemur Week'
Cotswold Wildlife Park's first hand-reared Rhino calf makes her debut
Keeper takes rejected Egyptian Fruit Bat babies under her wing
Cotswold Wildlife Park welcomes White rhino calf to the "crash"
Cotswold Wildlife Park debuts first Wolf cubs born in its forty-seven year history.
Cotswold Wildlife Park's first Porcupette twins show off their quills.
First Sifaka born in Great Britain makes his debut
Wildlife Park celebrates birth of first Lion cub triplets in its forty-six year history.
Cotswold Wildlife Park welcomes rare Cotton-top tamarin twins.
Cotswold Wildlife Park welcomes a tiny giant
Cotswold Wildlife Park's first ever hand-reared Flamingo chicks spread their wings.
Meet Ralph and Rufus: Rare Red Panda twins born at the Park
Surprise arrival of second Rhino calf in one year
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Les Hauts du Monal is an exclusive chalet development of 11 private freehold 4 and 5 bedroom chalets nestled on the pistes of Sainte-Foy in a superb ski-in ski-out location just meters from the ski lifts. Each of these properties has been designed to give priority to both space and light and as a result, large interior and exterior areas have been combined to create a collection of perfect alpine homes which exploit their south facing position. Each chalet has 2-3 levels with living areas between 150 and 250m2.
Blending traditional Sayvoayd architecture with modern functional interiors, the properties use local materials including stone and wood to provide an atmospheric finish both inside and outside. The location of these chalets is impressive, not only are they piste-side affording immediate access to the slopes of Sainte-Foy but they are also just a short distance from nearby chairlifts, popular restaurants, shops, a creche and a children's snow-garden.
Owners have a number of choices for interior finishes such as 3 types of wood for the flooring and a variety of tiles for kitchens and bathrooms. At the owner's request and by quotation, additional finishes and room designs can be provided such as saunas, jacuzzis and enclosed private garages, dependent on the stage of construction.
These are the last freehold properties permitted in Sainte Foy and offer an excellent investment opportunity. The management company Premiere Neige is on hand to promote and manage the chalet for holiday lets offering an attractive rental yield.
Sainte Foy is a popular destination in the Tarentaise Valley. In winter it is known as a family friendly resort with 50 kms of ski pistes and a secure and marked off piste ski area for the more adventurous. At 1550m altitude, Sainte Foy is ideally situated near Tignes, Val d'Isère and Les Arcs (7km). It benefits from a microclimate favourable to great snow conditions thanks to its northwest orientation and frequent easterly winds which come over from the Italian alps and generate snow. The snow cannons extend from the resort level at 1550m up to 2300m between the top of the Arpettaz and the Aiguille lifts and also cover the middle sector of the Marquise area. The off piste opportunities are fantastic.
In the summer, visitors can enjoy golf, fishing, mountain biking, hiking and climbing.
Grenoble airport is 1hr 30 minutes away, Geneva is 2 hrs 15 minutes and Lyon is 2 hrs 20 minutes by car. For those travelling by train, Bourg St Maurice is 30 minutes from the resort.


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RCMP, Alberta government say plan to fight rural crime is paying off
AIRDRIE, Alta.
The Alberta government and RCMP say rural property crime fell by 11 per cent in the first half of this year thanks to a new policing strategy that targets the most prolific offenders.
In March, the province announced $10-million in funding to hire more RCMP officers in rural areas, civilian support staff and Crown prosecutors.
"Six months later, the numbers are in and the evidence is very encouraging," Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley said Tuesday.
"RCMP have recorded a noticeable decrease in property crime. The rural crime plan is working."
The property crime statistics do not include fraud, mischief and arson.
Between July 2017 and July 2018, there was a 25 per cent drop in rural property offences.
There were 2,358 fewer thefts in Alberta year-over-year. Since February, when district-level crime reduction units were set up, police have made more than 500 arrests representing more than 1,600 charges.
Supt. Peter Tewfik, who is in charge of the Alberta RCMP's crime reduction strategies, said that means police are nabbing the right suspects.
"Our crime reduction units specialize in targeting the criminals who hurt our communities the most," he said.
"These are individuals who present a constant threat to the safety of Albertans. Our crime reduction units are committed to identifying and apprehending these targets."
The RCMP is working with analysts to pinpoint crime hotspots so the Mounties know where their resources are best used. Tewfik said they are also benefiting from technology such as automated licence– plate readers.
Property owners, who have expressed frustration at how long it takes RCMP to respond to calls in rural areas, have sparked a debate over whether they should have the right to take matters into their own hands.
The issue came to the fore earlier this year when Edouard Maurice was accused of firing at suspected thieves on his rural property south of Calgary. Dozens of supporters applauded in court in June, when the Crown withdrew charges that included aggravated assault and alleged firearms.
Tewfik said he's been at town-hall meetings where rural residents have complained about being targeted repeatedly by criminals.
He said he understands the frustration, but property owners shouldn't try to take on a criminal themselves and should instead report all crimes.
"Even though people feel like there might not be a point in reporting crime, they have to understand that if we don't have an understanding of where the crime's taking place, our intelligence can't work to proactively direct patrols in areas that we're having problems."


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El SEAT Arona es un automóvil todocamino del segmento B que la marca española SEAT anunció en el Salón del Automóvil de París de 2016, y que se lanzó al mercado a finales de octubre de 2017. El nombre Arona hace referencia al municipio español de la isla de Tenerife, en las islas Canarias.

Tiene motor delantero transversal, tracción delantera y carrocería de cinco puertas. Tendrá entre sus rivales al Citroën C3 Aircross, Ford Ecosport, Fiat 500X, Honda HR-V, Kia Stonic, Opel Crossland X, Opel Mokka, Mazda CX-3, Mini Countryman, Nissan Juke, Peugeot 2008 y Renault Captur.

Presentación
El SEAT Arona fue presentado oficialmente el 26 de junio de 2017 en Barcelona, y en septiembre de 2017 en el Salón del Automóvil de Frankfurt se anunció que el modelo ya se podía encargar en los concesionarios, llegando las primeras unidades entregadas para el mes de noviembre. El nuevo SEAT Arona está desarrollado con la plataforma MQB A0 que estrenó el SEAT Ibiza de quinta generación, pues tiene rasgos de diseño similar a este pero en un concepto SUV, de menores dimensiones que el SEAT Ateca.

La parte frontal es similar al Ibiza, pues lleva el mismo estilo de faros, mientras que el diseño de la parte trasera es similar a la del Ateca. En el pilar C tiene una moldura cromada que incluye una X, símbolo habitual de los crossovers; esta moldura tiene como función separar la parte del techo de la carrocería,dándole también la estética de un techo flotante. SEAT ha querido que este modelo tenga más opciones de personalización, pudiendo escoger el techo en otro tono entre 3 opciones: negro, gris y naranja, dando al modelo un aspecto bicolor y más juvenil.

El interior es igual al del Ibiza, con pequeños retoques en algunos materiales y molduras.

Motorizaciones
El SEAT Arona dispone de 6 motorizaciones, motores de 3 y 4 cilindros, todos ellos sobrealimentados, de inyección directa y con sistema Start & Stop de serie, a la par también de una versión híbrida gasolina / GNC de gas natural comprimido.

En el apartado diésel encontramos el motor 1.6 TDI disponible en versiones de 95 y 115 CV, mientras que en el de gasolina encontramos el motor tricilíndrico TSI de 1.0 litros en versiones de 95 y 115, además del 1.5 TSI de 150 CV que podemos encontrar en el nuevo Volkswagen Golf. Por último, la versión de GNC está asociada al motor gasolina 1.0 TGI de 90 CV.

Fuera de Europa se ofrece también con motor gasolina atmosférico de 1,6 litros y 110 CV.

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Datos técnicos del SEAT Arona

Acabados
Los acabados del nuevo modelo son los habituales que ofrece la marca ( Reference, Style, Xcellence y FR ) en un principio.

Ediciones especiales/Series limitadas

Seguridad
El SEAT Arona realizó las pruebas de choque de la EuroNCAP en el año 2017, y consiguió una calificación total de 5 estrellas:

Referencias

Enlaces externos

 Página oficial del SEAT Arona

Modelos de automóviles de España
Modelos de automóviles todoterreno
Modelos de automóviles del segmento B
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Can We Forgive What's In The Past?
In the era of racking through old tweets and facebook posts, can we forgive old transgressions?
In the era of people's old tweets and statements ending with them not being able to host the Oscars and others with them being labeled as racist or homophobic, I wonder how we examine the past. Whenever I have taken a history class in high school or in college, the teacher was always adamant about examining historical events in the context of the time period. Throughout time morals, values and just general code of conduct have changed greatly, therefore according to my teachers, historical events should be taken with a grain of salt. But can we say the same for old tweets? Can we say the same for old stand up skits or old talk show interviews?
In the past 15 years, there has been a new rise of the movement of political correctness, causing old "jokes" and statements to move from acceptable to taboo. Things that used to be considered funny are now seen as things that are only said by people who are homophobic, or sexist, or racist. As a society, the majority of us have drawn a line in the sand as to what can be joked about and what can't. For many, the logic is that with so much that there is to joke about, why would people choose to joke about such sensitive things.
Now if we looked at tweets from 10 years ago in the same lens that my history professors recommended us to do, we would say that although nowadays we don't accept that way of acting, at the time it wasn't unusual. Now there are two reactions to this kind of thought, some people agree and say that we should chalk up the transgressions to a time period issue, while others say that is isn't forgivable because there are plenty of people at the time period who didn't make comments like that. At this moment in time, I understand and can see both opinions.
In the time of social media and everything being saved in the cloud forever, the idea of "think before you speak" is more important than it ever was. What you post today could be used against you 10 years from now when you decide to apply for a job or get thrown into the limelight. We are no longer in a time when old issues and transgressions are forgotten, everything can be brought up again. So next time you post, ask yourself if it is worth it.
As the school year is wrapping up, due dates are sneaking up on us and finals are right around the corner. Although spring time seems to effect everyone almost equally when it comes to stress. It is important to stay relaxed and level-headed in stressful times if you want to keep your sanity. Sometimes it is hard to relax so I have created a list of things you can do to go from freaking out to chilling out.
Every time I stress out and begin to panic, I control my breathing. Breathe in for 8 seconds, hold it for 8 seconds, and breathe out. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. This helps to slow your heart rate and get you centered and focused before diving into the task at hand.
It is scientifically proven that petting animals can reduce stress, and it works for me. Petting, holding, and hugging cats and dogs can work wonders for stress levels.
Any genre of music can relive stress, it just depends on what is preferred. You can dance your stress away or jam out to your favorite songs or just put on some relaxing background noise. There is also a song called "Weightless" by Marconi Union that many people have recommended to listen to as it is calming and reduces stress and anxiety.
Walk that stress off. Using some of your energy towards exercising leaves you more relaxed than you were before. This can also give you time to think about your stressors and help you feel less worried about them, which will give you a clear mind and motivation to take care of them.
There are many ways to meditate. Meditating helps clear your mind and a clear mind will help keep you focused.
Talk yourself though everything that is stressing you out. Make a game plan to finish the tasks at hand.
People almost always feel better after a nap, especially if they need it. Being well rested can help you stay focused and get the job done.
Buy something you have always wanted, get a large instead of a medium, anything! You have been working hard and deserve something nice, so reward yourself for all of your work so far.
Have a spa day, get your nails done, anything! People will sometimes neglect themselves if they get too stressed out so take a day for self care; it might make you feel better.
Do not take on extra work if you will not be able to handle it. Finish assignments before starting or taking on new ones. Hard work and unnecessary work are completely different.
Staying motivated can be hard. Find something to look forward to once the stressor is relieved and use that as motivation.
If you find yourself engulfed in stress, thinking about every stressor that is effecting you in the moment, try stating what you see, hear, smell, taste, and feel. This is an effective form of mindfulness to aid in being present and aware of surroundings.
Stepping back for a couple of minutes will help your mind regroup and give you a second wind. Taking breaks is important when working hard. It gives you a couple of minutes to relax before getting back to it.
Stay calm and take care of yourself. You can get through this!


You will compete at the Miss Universe GB pageant. Why did you choose to go back in the Pageant system? What unique characteristics will you bring to the competition ?
That's right! My heart chose to enter Miss Universe GB before my mind had even made up it's choice! I always knew deep down for so long that this is my everything dream come true, to be able to be given the opportunity to represent my country on an international level and the most prestigious pageant in the world, and knowing that the experience alone is life changing, and that you are given the opportunity to celebrate your femininity surrounded by other like minded confidently beautiful women, knowing that all that I stand for and believe in, in empowering other women and young girls, is endorsed in the Miss Universe GB pageant and Miss Universe Organisation.
I just knew the time was right, and that this is what I worked so hard for up until now. As always, I plan on being nothing but myself, I have always said, "flowers are pretty, but so are Christmas lights, and they look nothing alike" - there is no comparison, I just want to continue with all of my heart all my work to inspire others, so that they may know never to compare themselves, they too are beautiful in their own unique way, and that anything is possible.
You won the title of Miss Great Britain but in another organization. What is your most memorable moment from your reign?
 My reign as Miss Great Britain changed my life, first and foremost I proved to myself that I could do anything I set my mind to, with determination, self-belief and hard work, my goals can become a reality. There are far too many amazing memories to choose from, my reign gave me a platform to be an example, a role model, and inspiration, and knowing that my reign helped encourage others to chase their own dreams.. that warms my heart.
I now look back and think, OK that was the warm up, if anything that entire year is proof of how hard I will work, my commitment, nothing is too much to ask, and those attributes I presented throughout my reign, I believe makes an excellent Miss Universe Great Britain. I am humbled and ecstatic to have been given this opportunity to represent my country again, but this time on an international level.
This year Demi Leigh Nel Peters won Miss Universe. What do you think about her? What do you think about Anna Maria and her performance during the competition (Top 16)?
I followed Demi Leigh from her South African crowning moment to the Miss Universe competition and I am so not surprised she took home the title! She exudes warmth and comes across as so real and relatable. I think this is what makes her so loved, and I am so enjoying watching and following her reign as Miss Universe.
Anna has been a terrific Miss Universe Great Britain! She deserved her place in the top 16, she is such a genuine sweet person, and I am so glad that judges recognized this.
In what ways beauty contests help women?
I understand that so many people look at beauty pageants and imagine that we stand there on that stage purely because of our physical attributes. However, it is so much more than this. we unite in celebrating our femininity standing on that stage, it's an empowering feeling and empowers others to do the same. I believe that beauty is not about about what you look like, beauty to me is about having a beautiful heart, one that is compassionate and empathetic.
A beautiful mind, a mind that is curious, and emotionally intelligent and questions the world we live in. And a beautiful voice, that is so powerful, and used with drive, with some passion to say this is what I stand for. These three attributes encompass the meaning of beauty, and are the makings of a confidently beautiful woman. And a confidently beautiful woman inspires others by her message, and is driven to be curious, compassionate and stand up for what she believes in. Beauty contests provides a platform for these women.
Thanks to the beautiful Ursula for the interview. Pageants News wishes you all the very best for Miss Universe GB pageant.


We are pleased to welcome Dr Marius Keyser to the team. Dr Keyser has worked in Masterton before, mainly at Wairarapa Hospital in the ED department. He returns to us from up north and is a welcome addition to our team of doctors.
We recently invited some of our patients in to offer feedback on the practice, how we do things, how we could improve and wish list for the future. Huge thanks to these folk for taking the time, your input is much appreciated.
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Stand Your Ground is the second and final studio album by British rock band Wild Horses, co-produced with Kit Woolven at Good Earth and Maison Rouge Studios in London and released in May 1981 on EMI Records.

It was subsequently issued on CD in Japan in 1993 on Toshiba-EMI, and by the now defunct UK labels Zoom Club in 1999 and Krescendo Records in 2009, respectively. The most recent re-issue came in February 2013, courtesy of UK-based Rock Candy Records, and includes several bonus tracks not found on previous re-issues.

Track listings
All songs by Jimmy Bain and Brian Robertson, except where noted
Side one
"I'll Give You Love" - 3:44
"In the City" - 4:44
"Another Lover" - 3:26
"Back in the U.S.A.* - 3:50
"Stand Your Ground" - 3:36

Side two
"The Axe" - 4:20
"Miami Justice" - 5:00
"Precious" - 4:36
"New York City" - 3:26
"Stake Out" - 3:40

*Not to be confused with the Chuck Berry song of the same name.

Zoom Club re-issue bonus tracks
"The Rapist" - 3:34
"The Kid" - 3:12

Krescendo re-issue bonus tracks
"Everlasting Love" (live from BBC 'In Concert', 1981)
"I'll Give You Love" (live from BBC 'In Concert', 1981)
"Stakeout" (live from BBC 'In Concert', 1981)
"Stand Your Ground" (live from BBC 'In Concert', 1981)

Rock Candy re-issue bonus tracks
"The Kid" - 3:15 (B-side of "I'll Give You Love" single)
"Everlasting Love" (Buzz Cason, Mac Gayden) - 2:26 (1981 non-album single)
"Because I Care" (demo) - 5:36
"Are You Ready" (Brian Downey, Scott Gorham, Phil Lynott, Robertson) (demo) - 2:40
"The Kid" (demo) - 3:16
"Saturday Night" (Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper) - 4:33 (live in Osaka, Japan; B-side of "I'll Give You Love" single)
"Rocky Mountain Way" (Joe Walsh, Joe Vitale, Rocke Grace, Kenny Passarelli) - 7:20 (live in Osaka, Japan; B-side of "I'll Give You Love" single)

Personnel
White Horses
Jimmy Bain - vocals, bass, rhythm guitar, keyboards, producer, arrangements
Brian Robertson - guitars, keyboards, backing vocals, producer, arrangements
John Lockton - guitars
Clive Edwards - drums

Production
Kit Woolven - producer, engineer, arrangements
Dave Bascombe, Gordon Fordyce, Chris Porter - assistant engineers

Release history

References

1981 albums
Wild Horses (British band) albums
EMI Records albums


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Swiss artist based in Zurich.
Agnès Wyler studied Philosophy at Lausanne University and Art at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. She is working in series. She constantly is questioning the world and the reality, making of her practice a never ending instrument for critical thinking. She lives and works in Zurich, and her work has been showed since 1988 internationally and nationally in various galleries and institutions, like Haus Konstruktiv, Museum Rietberg or Helmhaus in Zurich. She taught at the F+F art school in Zurich and in other institutions abroad. She was a finalist in the competition for the "Prix Fondation Edouard & Maurice Sandoz (FEMS)" in 2003 and her work was awarded the Stipendium of the City of Zurich in 2018. Her art work is represented in numerous prestigious collections and was featured in several publications.


Yes I know, you've heard it before...but vegetables really are the business. As renowned food writer Michael Pollan1 advised 'eat food, mostly plants, not too much'. By food he means real, whole, unprocessed foods. Eating plants such as vegetables and fruit should form the bulk of the diet. All in moderation, not too much, eat until you are full, no more.
Joel Furhman in his book Superimmunity2 highlights the immune boosting effects of eating plenty of vegetables, mainly colourful, green leafy varieties ideally locally produced, seasonal and organic. There are very high in beneficial phytochemicals which help boost and maintain the immune system, the cardiovascular system and have been shown to deactivate potential cancer cells. They are also full of other healthy vitamins and minerals. A good idea with winter bugs on the way.
There are more local producers now selling their vegetables at the local markets, many of which are organic. We enjoy shopping for our fruit and veg more in the markets these days, it does not seem to cost more, the produce tastes better, there is less waste and the health benefits are greater. There is something nice about buying produce that is not wrapped in plastic as well.
1. Pollan M. In defense of food: An eater's manifesto. Penguin; 2008.
2. Fuhrman J, Sparrow N. Super Immunity: The Essential Nutrition Guide for Boosting Your Body's Defenses to Live Longer, Stronger, and Disease Free. HarperOne; 2011 Sep 20.
3.Sisson M. The primal blueprint: reprogramme your genes for effortless weight loss, vibrant health and boundless energy. Random House; 2012 Aug 31.


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Biografia
Era il figlio di Sir Hewett Osborne, fratello di Alice Osborne, moglie di Sir John Peyton, I Baronetto, e Joice Fleetwood. Fu fatto baronetto il 13 luglio 1620.

Carriera politica
Nel 1628 Osborne venne eletto deputato al Parlamento per la East Retford, deputato per York nel Parlamento Breve del 1640 e per Berwick nel mese di novembre 1640 per il Lungo Parlamento.

Matrimonio
Il 13 ottobre 1618 sposò Margaret Belasyse, figlia di Thomas Belasyse, I visconte Fauconberg e Barbara Cholmondeley. La coppia non ebbe figli e Margaret morì il 7 novembre 1624.

Sposò, in seconde nozze, Anne Walmesley, vedova di William Middleton, figlia di Thomas Walmesley ed Eleanor o Elizabeth Danvers. La coppia ebbe un figlio: Thomas (1632-1712).

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