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City, schools agree on one-year busing deal
By Lethbridge Herald on January 27, 2020.
Herald photo by Ian Martens - School buses pull away at the end of the school day at ăcole St. Mary as city council voted in favour of an additional one-year busing contract with the city school districts. @IMartensHerald
City council has granted local school boards a reprieve of one year before pulling out of the school busing business for good.
During Monday's public meeting city council members unanimously approved signing an additional one-year contract after the current busing contract expires with Lethbridge School Division and Holy Spirit Catholic Schools in July. The new contract will give both school divisions until July 31, 2021 to put a new agency in charge of the city's school bus service.
Lethbridge School Division board chair Clark Bosch applauded council for allowing "common sense to prevail" despite the sometimes heated public debate on the busing issue following the City's announcement late last year that it would no longer be offering the service.
"What's most important here is we are now able to allow busing to be done in the best possible way for our parents and our students," Bosch said. "This extra year of transition will allow us to explore avenues, and the most important thing is we are enabled now to make sure our parents will get the best possible situation when they bus their children."
Mayor Chris Spearman said he hoped the additional year would allow for a smoother transition for school boards.
"We have always committed to a smooth transition," he said. "The last thing we want to do is create a lower level of service for the smallest citizens of our city. We want to make sure it's done safely, and conducted by people who are trained to drive the buses properly. And we want to make sure that there's no added cost for school divisions."
Spearman stated back in November he felt, at that time, like nine months should be enough of a transition for school boards to assume all busing responsibilities. He admitted on Monday in meetings held since between City staff and school board staff some previously unconsidered complications had arisen.
"We were looking at it without maybe a fulsome knowledge of all the implications," explained Spearman. "We were told today of something like 165 issues that had to be managed; so we will allow that process to occur and look for regular updates on where we are on those 165 issues."
Some of those issues include things like getting the school boards designated as approved bus transporters by the province, hiring new drivers and figuring out ownership of the current fleet of school buses, some of which were paid for by Holy Spirit and some of which were paid by Lethbridge School Division.
Holy Spirit board chair Judy Lane said it was "kind" of council to allow for an additional year of transition, and she said her board hoped to team up with Lethbridge School Division's board to create a co-service agreement.
"I think there is strength in numbers," she said, "and we're all in the same city working for the same end result. We will work together and keep working together."
Bosch agreed.
"We're going to do it together," he said. "We have done it together for a long time, and that's my hope … We would like to continue to work together to provide the best service for our students and parents."
Not all on council were happy with providing the additional one-year contract despite the unanimous vote on the issue. Coun. Joe Mauro said he was tempted to vote against the arrangement because he was worried council would begin to backslide on other tough choices they have to make during the operational review process.
"I understand maybe it's difficult for the school boards to transition in the short amount of time we have given them," he stated. "We all thought that the nine months we had given them was plenty of time. They think it's not; so we're here today. But what concerns me more than anything is that of the other recommendations we have heard; those were all tough decisions as well … That's why we're doing these reviews. They are not fun, and we know we are going to offend a lot of organizations as we have kind of touched a soft spot here (with the school boards)."


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Almost five years after toxic sludge flooded Devecser, the town is thriving – but worries remain about similar industrial waste sites around Hungary.
DEVECSER, Hungary | When a friend called Marton Ovari to tell him that a flood of red mud was overwhelming Devecser, a town of about 5,000 people in southwestern Hungary, he wasn't alarmed at first. He knew the Torna creek, which flows through the town, often turned red as a result of leaks from a reservoir holding the caustic byproduct of aluminum production from a nearby plant.
He took in a horrifying panorama. The reservoir had not leaked – it had burst its banks in what would become one of Hungary's worst environmental disasters. A virtual tsunami of red mud had invaded the towns of Kolontar, Devecser, Somlovasarhely, Somlojeno, Tuskevar, Apacatorna, and Kisberzseny, claiming 10 lives and seriously injuring more than 150 people.
Nearly five years later, Devecser is a brand new town, with three man-made lakes and a memorial park. One recent construction project is Rotary Haz – the local home of Rotary International – which houses an exhibition on the disaster.
Commenting on a video in the exhibition, curator and guide Boldizsar Zsolt said the cameraman stood in sludge up to his neck, not realizing it was toxic. "When he was taken to the hospital to be treated, his skin peeled off as the mud was being removed from his body. The nurses and doctors started to cry," Zsolt said.
New housing and a memorial park make up the face of Devecser these days. Photos by Daniele Bassi.
Nearly 100 new houses – funded by charitable donations and taxpayer funds – stand on land that was once a cornfield. No physical evidence of the tragedy remains. Still, the fear of another environmental disaster remains among the population, not only in Devecser but also around the three other smelting reservoirs that serve as a reminder of Hungary's industrial heyday.
The interwar discovery of vast reserves of bauxite, from which aluminum is produced, came just ahead of growing German military demand for aluminum during World War II. Afterward, when Hungary became a satellite state of the Soviet Union, extraction further increased. But by the time communism had begun collapsing across Central and Eastern Europe in the late 1980s and early 1990s, global demand for aluminum had plunged. The industry that once provided the country's main commodity was on its deathbed. Privatization seemed the only option to save the national aluminum industry and address its long-ignored environmental issues.
But the privatization contracts were vague on the issue of environmental responsibility and inspections were patchy. The dangerous red mud was left to build up for decades.
In 2003, one of Hungary's best-known environmental organizations, the Clear Air Action Group, tried to raise government and public awareness of the red mud, warning it could be dried and blown around by even modest winds. It also warned that a leak could contaminate the surrounding vegetation and the water supply.
The red tide killed 10 people. Photo by Marton Ovari.
Environmentalists say the red sludge reservoirs were a symptom of a larger problem.
"Since 2006, regulatory authorities for industries such as mining have been getting weaker and weaker," said Gergely Simon, a regional expert on toxic waste for Greenpeace Hungary, who cited budget cutting and a shrinking corps of inspectors.
"They had hundreds and hundreds of cases and not many people to check on them," he said, adding that permission to build new facilities was often granted automatically.
Simon said the environmental protection authority failed to realize that there was too much highly alkaline water on top of the reservoir's red mud layer.
Attempts to reach officials in the Hungarian government's Mining Bureau and local permitting office for comment were unsuccessful.
Environmental groups and others charge, however, that MAL could have switched earlier to a safer but more expensive storage system that reduces much of the sludge to a solid, which it implemented after the disaster.
About a week after the flood, the company was taken over by the government. Nearly a year later, it was fined 135 billion forints ($655.5 million), four times the estimated cost of cleaning up the area, building new houses, and covering other disaster-related expenses. The fine has yet to be paid. The company and its former managers have also been subject to criminal and civil proceedings.
The Clean Air Action Group estimates that 30 million to 50 million tons of red mud are stored in four reservoirs like the one that burst. Environmental experts and scientists have cautioned that Almasfuzito, a village 50 miles northwest of Budapest and just south of the border between Hungary and Slovakia, could one day meet Devecser's fate. Almasfuzito's old aluminum smelter represented the country's industrial potency during the Soviet days, but when it closed in 1997, it left not only the ghost of an industrial giant but also 5 million tons of caustic red mud.
Months after the spill in Devecser, Greenpeace hired experts to analyze the remaining reservoirs. The team concluded (pdf) that the Almasfuzito reservoir was the most dangerous. In April 2012, the Geographical Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences confirmed that the reservoir at Almasfuzito could pose a serious threat. Not only is the reservoir located in the most seismically active zone of Hungary, the report said, but contaminated waters present on the surface of the ponds could also mix with ground water and reach the Danube.
A spokeswoman for Tatai Kornyezetvedelmi, the company that manages the site at Almasfuzito, agreed to comment on condition that the company be allowed to approve this article, which TOL refused.
On its website Tatai Kornyezetvedelmi says it has developed a remediation process for red mud reservoir sites. According to the company (pdf), the compost generated through the process is similar to soil but is resistant to highly alkaline, metallic sludge and is gradually being used to cover the reservoir.
Tatai Kornyezetvedelmi – which enjoys strong support from the Hungarian government – further states in its literature that the remediation technology has lowered the levels of pollution in the area. It says the surfaces that have been recultivated have integrated the area into the landscape and prevented the infiltration of rainwater into the red mud.
However, the Tatai Kornyezetvedelmi remediation technology was singled out in the 2012 Geographical Institute report as untried and unpredictable.
Greenpeace filed a European Commission complaint against Hungary in light of those findings, claiming that the composting process – as well as the permit the North Transdanubian Environmental Inspectorate had supplied – did not comply with several aspects of Hungarian and European Union law. The EU investigation is ongoing.
Greenpeace has carried out random testing in the area affected by the 2010 red mud spill in Devecser and found that the pollution has subsided. Food harvested in the area seems to be safe.
Greenpeace's Simon agreed, though he said he believes the waste flushed is not as caustic as the mud that invaded the area in 2010. He said dealing with the waste generated from aluminum extraction, which is difficult to completely reuse, is challenging around the world, not just in Hungary.
According to Benedek Javor, an environmentalist and member of the European Parliament, the definition of mining waste has been expanded in EU legislation. But he said other measures, including obligatory insurance to cover environmental damage for companies operating in the industry and the creation of an EU-level security fund for dangerous facilities funded by those facilities, would provide better safeguards.
The chances of a similar disaster occurring remain high, Simon said, as liability problems remain unresolved and old industrial facilities and polluted sites remain neglected.
"But nobody does anything, and the taxpayers will pay millions again," he predicted.
Daniele Bassi is a Brazilian-Italian freelance journalist who divides her time among Venice, Brighton, and Sao Paulo.


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This trailer was edited by our Artist, Harrison, with mad sound mix by the talented Jesse Sidders who was a pleasure to work with!
So, what even is our game?
Game-mode - How does it work?
In Despoiler, teams scavenge valuable scrap from the level, and the team with the most at the end of a (15min) match wins.
Scrap can be found lying about the environment - left by the miners who've long vacated the lands. Their old silos are also still full of the stuff, so tear them apart with your weaponry and make it rain.
You carry the scrap on the hull of your hovercraft where it absorbs damage, functioning like armour. Careful though, because it's also heavy and the more you have the heavier and slower your vehicle will get.
Once you drop scrap off to your base, your team will start unlocking utilities and upgrades. Careful though, re-spawning costs your team some scrap - meaning your team progress can be set back if you die too much.
Quick Drop - Drop all carried scrap instantly. Good for speedy getaways or faster resource gathering.
Dash - A moment of instant acceleration. Good for agility in fights, and for getting moving quickly.
Jump - Also good in fights, but also great for taking shortcuts that might be otherwise inaccessible. We'll leave those for you to Discover on your own though.
Drop Shield - Drop a shield to protect you while scavenging, defend your base, or to tip the balance of a team-fight.
EMP - an emp mine that's dropped behind your vehicle that, when hit, disables an enemy craft for a short moment. Great for escaping pursuers. Only lasts for a very short time so make sure you capitalize on hits effectively.
Hovercraft - The starting vehicle for all Despoiler's. Most well rounded of the lot. Competitive fighter.
Harvester - Armed with what is essentially a gigantic shotgun, the harvester is excellent at demolishing scrap scrap silos around the level, and stealing enemy scrap. Quite weak against other vehicles, however, so be ready to escape if the enemy tries to gank you.
Tank - Does damage. Lots of damage. 3x health of the hovercraft, and can kill a hovercraft in two hits. Slow movement and turn speed make it vulnerable to enemies that can get up close and behind. Also, tanks can damage themselves if their shots land too close. Try to keep distance between you and the enemy.
Remember to vote for us on Greenlight so we can continue to develop Despoiler further, if you like.
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Warts (aka Verruca) typically appear on hands and feet. They present as rough small tumors or cauliflower like or a solid blister. The virus that causes plantar warts is not highly contagious but can be transmitted through tiny cuts or breaks in skin. Since everyone has a different immune system, not every person who comes in contact with the virus will develop a wart. The virus is called the human papillomavirus of which there are 100 types.
Plantar warts have increased incidence in children and young adults between 12-16 years old who share common areas. Warts can be persistent and new warts can grow as fast as old warts disappear.They can be painful especially if they grow on weight bearing surfaces like the feet. Usually the portion of the wart under the skin is two times the size of the wart you see, it tends to grow into deeper layers of skin due to pressure.
- If you cannot confidently identify the lesion.
Simple examination by a podiatrist can let you know if warts are present. The doctor may "pare" the lump (remove the hard outer skin) with a scalpel. Corns and calluses do not have a blood supply and should not bleed but warts have pinpoint bleeding when debrided.
Salicylic acid in a 40% concentration. The acid peels off the infected skin a little at a time. This can take time and healthy skin must be protected.
Freezing (cryotherapy) is the most common treatment and usually effective but also requires several applications. The chemical can cause a blister and the wart tissue sloughs off.
None of these treatments should be used without a doctor's care if you are diabetic, pregnant, breast feeding or immunocompromised. Prevention is the key!
- Do not pick warts, that can spread the virus.
- Do not go barefoot in public areas. Wear shoes or sandals at public pools or locker rooms.
- Avoid contact with warts.
Summers in Florida (or any Southern state) can be brutal. Aside from all of the torrential downpurs and the threat of hurricanes is the HEAT. Heat that just hangs over us like a dense fog. But how does the weather affect our feet?
A blister is a small pocket of fluid that can develop on any part of your body. In regards to the feet, the main cause of this condition is due to friction, like when you are walking along the beach on a summer afternoon. Walking or standing for several hours each day can put pressure on your heels, soles, and toes. In many cases. blisters can form from ill-fitting shoes, whether they are too loose or too tight. When the shoes rub up against the skin, the fluid builds up underneath the upper layer of skin.
In relation to the heat, blisters arise from excessive moisture or perspiration. When the foot's sweat clogs up the glands, a blister can form. In addition to being heat related, this is commonly seen in athletes or runner who are wearing sneakers often.
Keeping your feet dry and wearing properly fitting shoes are they keys to preventing blisters. Although there are many home treatments for this condition, if the problem persists, please call a podiatrist to see what your best treatment option is.
Heat rash is usually characterized by small rashes, red bumps all over a patch of skin. Sometimes they can even get large enough to resember hives or welts. Another sign is that the little bumps itch... badly. and itching them can make it worse!! Heat rashes develop on overheated skin. When the sweat glands are blocked, sweat builds up under the skin, creating the reddish bumps. Because in the summertime we have humif air and plenty of moisure, you can get is pretty easily in places that do not get enough cool, dry air, like your feet.
So what do you do about it? First thing's first, do NOT put moisuturizer on it, you are only going to block the sweat glands and make it worse! You SHOULD: Keep your feet cool and dry (take off those shoes and socks!), get an anti-itch powder for your socks, change your socks often, and alternate your shoes to allow them to breathe. For immediate relief, use some calamine lotion or OTC hydrocortisone cream on the itchy patches. The important thing is to just let your feet breathe and stay dry as much as possible!
Athlete's Foot, or tinea pedis, is a skin disease that affects the sole of the foot and the skin between the toes. Usually, it has a scaly, red, raw appeatance and occasionally might have small, oozing blisters and it can affect both athletes and non-athletes. Frequently, it is caused by a fungal infection and contracted in locations where there is a lot of human contact, such as gyms, locker rooms, swimming pools, and nail salons. Athlete's foot has also been called "jungle rot", a term used by members of the armed services serving in tropical climates.
These fungal infections are enhanced by warmth and moisture, especially by wearing closed-toes shoes in this summer heat! Up to 70% of the population may develop athlete's foot at some time in their life. There are a wide variety of products on the market for this condition, but there are even more options available to you when you see a doctor.
If you are having any consistent or recurring issues with any of these heat-related conditions, please call our office today! Being unfortable is no way to spend your summer and we may have some solutions available to you that you never even knew of. These are conditions seen very commonly in our office and our highly skilled team is ready to help you take the first step towards better foot health. Contact us as (239) 936-2454 for all of your foot care needs!
Do you have tingling in your toes? Does the pain or sensation keep you awake at night?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have what we call peripheral neuropathy. And don't worry, you're not alone.
Around 20 million people in the United States suffer from some form of peripheral neuropathy, which is a condition that develops due to some kind of damage to your peripheral nervous system. This nervous system is the communication netowrk that send information from your brain and spinal cord to every other part of the body. The word neuropathy itself means nerve disease, or damage. There are a range of symptoms such as numbness and tingling, or pricking sensations (paresthesia), or muscle weakness. Areas of the body may become hypersensitive which leads to intense feelings of touch and pain may occur in response to something that ususally does not cause pain. Even more severe symptoms include burning pain (especially at night), muscle wasting, paralysis, or organ dysfunction.
The peripheral nerves that are affected send information back to the brain and spinal cord, such as messages when your feet are cold. They also carry signals from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles to get your body to move! Damage to your peripheral nervous system can interfere with these messages. Just like static on a terephone line, neuropathy distorts and interrupts messages from your brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body.
But what causes this condition???
So you trip and fall walking your dog one afternoon and your ankle swells up... What do you do?
If you selected B, you are probably right, as you might want to see a doctor right away depending on the severity. But after you are discharged, you definitely will want to see a podiatrist for your follow up care. Even selecting answer D right away and calling a local podiatrist can save you time & money and you can see someone who is specialized in those kinds of injuries.
So what is a podiatrist???
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) classifies a podiatrist as a doctor of podiatric medicine (very specific right?). In other words, a podiatrist is a physician who treats the foot, ankle and related structures of the leg. This can include preventative care and foot care management as well as acute injuries. Podiatrists complete 4 years of training in a medical school and three years of hospital residency training similar to that of other physicians. They can also focus in different fields such as surgery, sports medicine, wound care, pediatrics, and diabetic care.
You may be wondering, why is all of this information important?? Well, your feet play a very important role in your daily life. Imagine if you lost your feet; what would you do? You'd have to rethink how you get around and perform your daily activities! Not only are they important, feet are very complex structures as they stabilize, absorb shock, and propel you into all of life's challenges. Avoiding problems such as wounds, fungus, callous buildup, imbalance, and flat feet are all things that a podiatrist can help you do through regular visits.
Stay tuned for new blog posts every week!


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Case History: Beejin Khastamur
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Charges dropped
About the situation
On 22 August 2016, the Songinokhairkhan District Court in Ulan Bator dropped all charges against human rights defender Beejin Khastamur. According to the information received by Front Line Defenders, the trial was conducted in a fair and professional way, thanks to the presence of the French and the German ambassadors and the pressure of several international international organisations.
On 10 March 2016, Beejin Khastamur was charged with "a crime committed using a weapon or by a violent criminal", despite the lack of any evidence proving the allegation. According to the police, in the aftermath of a car accident which took place on 6 February 2016 Beejin Khastamur allegedly attacked the driver of another car using a knife. Beejin was arrested on 16 March 2016, denied bail on 22 March and eventually released on bail on 31 March. If convicted, the human rights defender would have faced up to 5 years of imprisonment.
About Beejin Khastamur
falseBeejin Khastamur is the founder of Delhiin Mongol Nogoon Negdel (DMNN), a non-governmental organisation which advocates for the protection of the environment and the rights of the nomad people of Mongolia. The organisation has exposed many violations of Mongolia's environmental laws by foreign and domestic mining companies, in which certain Mongolian politicians have a stake. It has also organised numerous workshops, public gatherings and demonstrations to educate the public on environmental issues.
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2 September 2016 : Charges against Beejin Khastamur dropped
5 July 2016 : Upcoming trial of human rights defender Beejin Khastamur
31 March 2016 : Release of human rights defender Beejin Khastamur
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Charges against Beejin Khastamur dropped
On 21-23 December 2015, Beejin Khastamur organised a sit-down strike protesting the illegal permit given to a Canadian and Mongolian joint company enabling it to mine gold right on Onon River. Since then he has received multiple threats. On several occasions people came to his house, banging on his door at night, cutting his electricity, puncturing his car tires, threatening his wife and children. The human rights defender also received death threats on the phone.
Front Line Defenders welcomes the decision of the court to drop charges against Beejin Khastamur.
Upcoming trial of human rights defender Beejin Khastamur
The trial of human rights defender Mr Beejin Khastamur will start on 8 July 2016 at the Songinokhairkhan District Court in Ulan Bator. He was arrested on 16 March 2016 and denied bail on 22 March. He was eventually released pending trial on 31 March.
Beejin Khastamur is the founder of a non-governmental organisation Delhiin Mongol Nogoon Negdel (DMNN), which advocates for the protection of environment and the rights of the nomad people of Mongolia. The organisation has exposed many violations of Mongolia's environmental laws by foreign and domestic mining companies, in which Mongolian politicians had a stake. It has also organised numerous workshops, public gatherings and demonstrations to educate the public on environmental issues.
On 10 March 2016, Beejin Khastamur was charged under Article 181.3 of the Criminal Code of Mongolia with "a crime committed using a weapon or by a violent criminal", despite the lack of any evidence proving the allegation. According to the police from the Songinokhairkhan District Police Department, in the aftermath of a car accident which took place on 6 February 2016 Beejin Khastamur allegedly attacked the driver of another car using a knife. He was arrested on 16 March 2016, denied bail on 22 March and eventually released on bail on 31 March. If convicted, the human rights defender faces up to 5 years of imprisonment.
On 6 February 2016, Beejin Khastamur was involved in a car accident, during which no one was killed or injured and the material damage caused was minimal. The human rights defender was driving in Ulan Bator when a Nissan car tried to pass him on the wrong side twice and eventually hit his vehicle. Its driver got out of the car and attacked Beejin Khastamur kicking him and hitting the human rights defender in his head. Subsequently, during the forensic examination it was revealed that Beejin Khastamur sustained bruises all over his body and had a brain concussion, while the second driver had only small scratches on one of his knees. When police arrived at the scene, they concluded that the accident had been the fault of the second driver and left. However, they subsequently returned and brought Beejin Khastamur to the police station for questioning. The actions of the police have given rise to the suspicion that the accident may have been used as a pretext to target Beejin Khastamur for his human rights work.
Front Line Defenders is concerned at the charges against Beejin Khastamur, which it believes may be motivated by his legitimate and peaceful activities in the defence of environmental rights and rights of nomad people in Mongolia. Front Line Defenders calls on the Mongolian authorities to drop the charges against Beejin Khastamur, and on the judicial authorities to give full consideration to the initial police reaction and evidence made available by the defence, and ensure full respect of fair trial guarantees.
Release of human rights defender Beejin Khastamur
On 31 March 2016, authorities released human rights defender Beejin Khastamur, who had been jailed since 16 March. Before releasing him, the officials made him sign a statement where he acknowledges that he will be jailed again if he ever organises or participates in any type of demonstration or public gathering. Since his release, the human rights defender has been at home.
Although he has already been formally charged, the investigation into his case is still ongoing and the Prosecutor has still to confirm the charges against him. According to the human rights defender, no action will be taken in his case until May 10, which is the last date candidates can register for the 2016 Parliament elections. Beejin Khastamur wanted to run as a candidate, but he won't be able to as he is still under investigation.
On 10 March 2016, Beejin Khastamur was officially charged with "a crime committed using a weapon or by a violent criminal" despite there being no evidence proving his guilt. According to police, in the aftermath of a car accident, Beejin Khastamur attacked the driver of another car using a knife. If convicted, the human rights defender faces up to five years of imprisonment.
The car accident occurred on 6 February 2016. Beejin Khastamur was driving in Ulan Bator when a car twice tried to pass him on the wrong side and eventually hit his vehicle. Its driver then got out of the car and attacked Beejin Khastamur, kicking him and hitting him on his head. Beejin Khastamur sustained bruises all over his body and suffered a brain concussion as a result of the incident. When police arrived at the scene, they quickly concluded that the accident had been the fault of the second driver, then left. Immediately afterwards, the second driver called the police and claimed that he had been attacked. Despite the requests of Beejin Khastamur to search him, his car and the place of the accident for a weapon, the police officers took no action.
Charging and detention of human rights defender Beejin Khastamur
On 22 March 2016, the Criminal Court of Bayangol, Khan-Uul and Songinokhairkhan Districts rejected the complaint of human rights defender Mr Beejin Khastamur against the decision to detain him for interrogation at the Gants Khudag temporary detention center. The court denied a request from Beejin Khastamur's legal counsel to release the human rights defender from custody.
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Beejin Khastamur was arrested and detained for interrogation on 16 March 2016. During the hearing the counsel insisted that the interrogation of Beejin Khastamur could take place while he was at liberty and that there were no grounds to keep him in detention. Since being taken into custody, Beejin Khastamur has not been interrogated despite Mongolian law stating that he must be questioned at least once before his custody term ends. The human rights defender remains in detention at serious risk to his health due to high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease.
On the same date, four men dressed in black attempted to enter the house of Beejin Khastamur, saying they were officers from the Khan Uul district police. They banged on the door of the human rights defender's house, when his family were home, and informed Beejin Khastamur's wife that they wished to conduct a search of the house. No identifying documents were provided by the men, who left upon the human rights defender's wife saying that she would call the police.
On 16 March 2016, Beejin Khastamur was arrested in Ulan Bator on suspicion of committing a violent crime and placed in custody at the Gants Khudag temporary detention centre. The decision to detain the human rights defender was motivated by his alleged failure to report for questioning at the Songinokhairkhan District Police Department following a car accident. However, the human rights defender did in fact present himself at the station on several occasions when called; however, the detective assigned to his case was not there at those times and was not reachable by phone.
On 10 March 2016, Beejin Khastamur was officially charged under Article 181.3 of the Criminal Code of Mongolia with "a crime committed using a weapon or by a violent criminal" despite there being no evidence proving his guilt. According to police from the Songinokhairkhan District Police Department, in the aftermath of a car accident which took place on 6 February 2016, Beejin Khastamur attacked the driver of another car using a knife. If convicted, the human rights defender faces up to five years of imprisonment.
The car accident occurred on 6 February 2016. Beejin Khastamur was driving on Peace Avenue in Ulan Bator when a car twice tried to pass him on the wrong side and eventually hit his vehicle. Its driver then got out of the car and attacked Beejin Khastamur, kicking him and hitting him on his head. Beejin Khastamur sustained bruises all over his body and suffered a brain concussion as a result of the incident. When police arrived at the scene, they did quickly concluded that the accident had been the fault of the second driver, then left. Immediately afterwards, the second driver called the police and claimed that he had been attacked and soon both he and Beejin Khastamur were picked up by the police officers and brought to the 1st precinct of the Songinokhairkhan District Police Department for questioning.
The second driver claimed that Beejin Khastamur beat him and stabbed him with a knife. Despite the requests of Beejin Khastamur to search him, his car and the place of the accident for a weapon, the police officers took no action at the time nor on several other occasion when Beejin Khastamur reported for additional questioning.
On 21-23 December 2015, Beejin Khastamur organised a sit-in protest against an allegedly illegal permit given to a joint Canadian and Mongolian company enabling it to mine gold on Onon River. Since then he has faced constant acts of intimidation and harassment. On several occasions people have banged on his door at night, cut his electricity, slashed his car tires and threatened his wife and children. He has also received death threats by phone.
Front Line Defenders is concerned of the detention of Beejin Khastamur and the attack and charges against him, which it believes may be linked to his legitimate and peaceful activities in the defence of environmental rights and rights of nomad people in Mongolia.
Front Line Defenders urges the authorities in Mongolia to:
1. Immediately and unconditionally release Beejin Khastamur and drop all charges against him, as Front Line Defenders believes that he has been targeted solely as a result of his legitimate and peaceful work in the defence of human rights;
2. Carry out an immediate, thorough and impartial investigation into the attack on Beejin Khastamur, with a view to publishing the results and bringing those responsible to justice in accordance with international standards;
3. Provide the necessary medical treatment for injured human rights defender Beejin Khastamur;
4. Guarantee in all circumstances that all human rights defenders in Mongolia are able to carry out their legitimate human rights activities without fear of reprisals and free of all restrictions.
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We are constantly bombarded with negative news stories, world disasters, and an overload of gut wrenching information. As service-driven change makers, we deal with the hard stuff. Domestic violence, hunger, systematic injustice, police brutality, and refugee rights are just a few of the issue areas we operate in on a daily basis. As we fight for a better world, it is so essential that we practice self-care, feed ourselves positive energy, and have a clear mind and heart about who we are and why we serve. Here are some affirmations I've personally created in order to keep me grounded. Feel free to meditate and think on these affirmations in order to stay centered, focused, and ready for the journey ahead. We need you to be your best self, for you and humanity's sake.
I am confident in my abilities, gifts, and talents to change the present state of the world.
I am intricately connected and tied to my community and understand its needs. I then use this information to make informed decisions about change.
I am a light to the world and it is my responsibility to give a damn about where we are headed as a planet.
I continuously help people who are in needed and offer my time, knowledge, dedication, and energy to those who are designed to accept them.
I am a passionate individual who thinks critically about life's challenges and offers viable solutions.
At this moment, have every characteristic within me to change my community and the support from dedicated loved ones to make it happen.
I am a part of transformational change and I see the impact of my work on a daily basis.
I am unselfish in my pursuit to give back and seek nothing in return as my service is my gift to the world.
I am honest with myself and my pursuits for achieving social impact. Ego has no place in my service-centered heart.
There is nothing holding me back physically, emotionally, or mentally. The door is open for me to love, be loved, and have all of the support I need in order to make sustainable change.
I create love, I design impactful ideas, and I implement effective plans that change the lives of the individuals I serve.
My mind is open to learning new information about myself and how I see the world in order to make effective change.
My energy to serve and my power to give is everlasting. There is nothing that I cannot accomplish.
Giving back is not a burden for me. I find ways to serve every day in the smallest ways that in turn make the highest impact.
I am not only serving, but I am also the one being served. Through my gifts to the world, God and the universe bless me over and over again with love that feeds my soul.
BONUS AFFIRMATION: I ask for advice and help when needed, and do not vie for any accolades and honors that come with giving back. I serve because that is my purpose on this earth. When I fulfill my purpose, I am in turn, a better human. This is my reward.
Are there any affirmations you personally subscribe to? I'm always looking to add more to the list.


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Supercars | Nissan Leaf Supercars
Nissan hopes to save the world with its new invention the new Nissan Leaf, the name speaks for itself Leaf meaning green friendly, this car is non petrol or diesel it is solely powered by electric charge Li-ion battery, electric car of course does not have tailpipes which reduces air pollution, and for the battery disposal Nissan plans to make a project that will recycle and reuse old batteries, looks like they've had it all planned out for saving the world, but would it be enough to replace today's petrol powered car?
Although countries want to support the Nissan Leaf project prices still isn't that affordable first announced to be around £28,350 and after being granted by UK government it dropped to £23,350 still expensive compared to our present vehicles, performance wise, Nissan Leaf can accelerate from 0 to 60mph in 11.5 seconds and produces a top speed of 90mph, it's not the fastest car in world but it's already enough for everyday practical use, and more to it the Leaf accelerates incredibly smooth and runs silently even more quiet than the luxury cars today the only noise you'll hear is the artificial sound made to warn pedestrian that the vehicle is approaching, Nissan Leaf is agile it can turn sharp turns easily, it also doesn't idle, so performance wise, this is a good car.
What about the distance traveled with one full charged battery? thanks to Nissan's joint venture with NEC creating a new lithium ion battery that could double the energy storage of the older Li-ion batteries which can make the Nissan Leaf last a 100 mile run which is clearly enough for us to reach a refilling station for a recharge, now here's where another problem kicks in, other than the price, the charging time would take 8 hours from an empty battery to a full charge, now how convenient is that?! it would take almost half a day to get a full charge unlike the petrol powered vehicles of today which you can get a full tank in less than 10 minutes, so it means that you can only use this Nissan Leaf every other day now that's totally uncool.
Hearing ambitious automakers creating new technologies that could save the world is totally awesome, but this Nissan Leaf only proves that this kind of technology still isn't perfect, and with the knowledge we have today showing it only speaks that we have many more years to wait for us to have the technology to replace petrol powered car.
Sale Date: 2011
Engine: 80 kW electric motor
Horsepower: 108bhp
Torque: 206 lb ft
Transmission: Single speed
Size in mm: 4445/1770/1549
Supercars Nissan Leaf
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Many chatrooms become unusable due to multiple simultaneous conversations, forcing the conversation toward the lowest common denominator and attention-grabbing interrupts. A program could intelligently determine which messages are replying to which thread, and thus display multiple simultaneous conversations separately, within a single chat room and with a single text entry box for the user. Comments gaining more replies would gain additional space, while ignored off-topic comments would be quickly hidden. This would enable chatrooms to naturally and automatically fractally segment.
In other words: use AI to sort annotations by topic. For example, if the HB had this system then an AI would guess which annotations were replying to which other annotations. Then, the AI would display the entire contents of the HB as a single giant fractal: topics/keywords connected by red lines indicating the strength of connection between those keywords. Zooming in on a topic would display subtopics, ideas, and annotations; all complete with red lines to other annotations/topics/keywords. Again, this display of the HB would be a single giant poster (building-sized) covered in annotations connected by red lines, which I shall call the HB-fractal. When a user starts to type a new annotation, the AI would "automatically fractally segment" this annotation by automatically zooming to the most relevant part of the HB-fractal (most red line connections and shortest line length) and would add the annotation there.
More specifically, imagine the HB-fractal is a map of one's preferred country overlaid with every HB annotation ever made. These annotations are organized by an AI which attempts to sort them in a way that isn't too unreasonable. Red-colored lines connecting these annotations are "roads" and the AI tries to place new annotations onto the HB-fractal map in positions which minimize the total amount of road needed.
Edit: It could be implemented as a browser extension! Then it would work on any site that has flat comments.
Yeah, well, that's just the sort of thing that Hitler would say.


These days appear often. A feeling of incomplete… emptiness baby sat by a field of over flowing emotions running through my mind. Slowly draining my optimistic energy, confined to my original train of thoughts leaving me with a feeling of numbness. What else…….
What else could go wrong, what else could I have done. What else can I replace these emotions with so it can at least seem fun?
Mind set telling self that it's ok, everything's going to be fine. You are a child of an almighty God. While on the other side, the grass is far from greener. Doubts banging my mind in hopes to leave an imprint on how I daily viewed my life. Hopelessly wishing my mind would focus on the chosen promises he's sent me.
Seeing everyone else's dreams, while mine are still inside of me. Fighting to just have an understanding of self, gobbled by this dark cold world. No heart for warmness, no shelter for care. Striving every day to get away from here. But where is here or there when that feeling surrounds you everywhere?
Running…. down dark hallways; so many doors I see, unsure of which one to choose, not sure which is truly for me.
Yet With my faith in you oh Lord I can still see; the joy of all things that ring in side of me. A daily reminder to give thanks to the almighty king. And with my faith, I shall follow thee, in hopes to also lead, those whom were once just like me. To a place of everlasting joy and victory! Thank you dear God, for saving me!
May God bless your dark days, in hopes that in a relationship with Christ all that is paining you, will soon fade away.
Love you all, Jesus loves you way more!


Cooking with seasonal ingredients is a great way to maximize the flavor and freshness of any meal, any time of the year. It is also a smart way to fuel your body and make sure your family gets a wide variety of vitamins and nutrients all year round.
Right now, Brussels sprouts and pumpkin are in season which makes me very happy since they are two of my favorite ingredients.
Let's begin with Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Dijon Vinaigrette. Before you look the other way, I urge you to give this recipe a try even if you don't think you are a fan of this cabbage-family relative. Roasting the Brussels sprouts allows the natural sugars to caramelize and creates a deep, nutty flavor. You can always eat them simply roasted but I love taking it one step further and tossing them in a bacon Dijon vinaigrette.
To start, toss the halved Brussels in olive oil, salt and pepper before placing in the oven. While they are roasting, begin working on the bacon dijon vinaigrette. I love using my KitchenAid® Pro Line® Series 5-Speed Cordless Hand Blender whisk attachment to create a perfectly emulsified vinaigrette in just seconds.
Once the Brussels come out of the oven, simply toss them in the vinaigrette and add the crisp bacon. The spicy Dijon mustard, sweet maple syrup and smoky bacon provides the perfect balance to the earthy flavor of the roasted Brussels. In fact, I'm confident this dish will turn your entire family into Brussels lovers!
For a little something on the sweeter side, let's move on to Whole Wheat Pumpkin Walnut Bread. The holidays can be a very indulgent time of year which is why I love having a few healthier options on hand for a quick breakfast or travel snack. Pure pumpkin adds great texture and moisture to any baked good without any fat and very little calories.
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. I love using whole wheat pastry flour for baking because it contains a good dose of protein and fiber but isn't as dense as 100% whole wheat flour. You'll find a good amount of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in this recipe to really maximize that pumpkin flavor we crave this time of year.
Once you've whisked together the wet ingredients using your KitchenAid® stand mixer you will slowly incorporate the dry ingredients until the batter forms. Now it's time to chop the walnuts which just takes seconds thanks to the Cordless Hand Blender's 2 1/2 cup chopper attachment with lid. My favorite aspect of this appliance is how uniform in size the walnuts turn out.
For even more flavor and texture, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chopped nuts on top of the batter before placing in the oven. As the bread bakes, the walnuts will toast and brown creating a deep, aromatic flavor.
This bread can be frozen for up to three months in advance or stored in an air-tight container for up to two days before serving.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheet with foil. Cut larger Brussels sprouts into quarters and halve the smaller ones. Place in a medium bowl and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper; toss well to coat.
Scatter Brussels on baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes or until nicely browned, tossing once at the 15 minute mark.
While Brussels are baking, begin preparing Bacon Dijon Vinaigrette. Start by cooking bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove from pan and set aside to drain on plate lined with paper towel.
In a small bowl, combine all remaining vinaigrette ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, maple syrup and minced garlic. Using the KitchenAid® Pro Line® Series 5-Speed Cordless Hand Blender whisk attachment, emulsify vinaigrette until smooth and creamy.
Remove roasted Brussels sprouts from the pan and place in a large bowl. Toss well with vinaigrette and add cooked bacon. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Note: Dish can be served warm or room temperature. Vinaigrette can be made up to 2 days in advance. Add cooked bacon before serving.
Using a KitchenAid® stand mixer, beat together coconut oil, pumpkin and plain yogurt on medium speed until fully blended. Add in eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla.
With the mixer on medium speed, slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated, careful not to over mix.
Using the Cordless Hand Blender's 2 1/2 cup chopper attachment with lid, chop the walnuts until they are bite-sized. Add 3/4 of the chopped walnuts to the batter and mix until incorporated.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool completely on rack before slicing. Bread can be stored in an air-tight container for up to two days.


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An idea to update a classic game.
Cristina selected 27 of the original 54 icons found on the traditional Mexican Loteria game and replaced them with 27 new, modern-day icons designed by Noriega, herself. This bilingual contemporary version of the game features artistic renditions of the familiar icons the previous generations are accustomed to, along with brand new additions depicted in Spanish on one side and English on the reverse side of each tablet and card.
Sosa Noriega recreated the Mexican bingo game a well-known symbol of Mexican heritage for many Mexican Americans as a testament of an acculturated young Latina who has long searched for ways to connect her two heritages through her artistic passion.
"I am very thankful for the overwhelmingly positive response to the product line by customers not only in my home state of Texas, but also by consumers from around the country," Noriega said. "I am so thrilled to be able to share with people who live in other parts of the country the My Lotería game and product line, as well as the message that we, as Hispanics, should be proud of the heritage passed on to us."
Below are a few of the 54 original icons recreated by Cristina. Click here to view a complete gallery.


Nearly 20 years ago, when I was tapped to be on the Board of Directors for the Santa Barbara Downtown Organization, I accepted with a huge sense of pride. Now, as a staff member of what we affectionately call "Downtown SB," I wake up every morning with stirrings of that same pride, knowing that we all bop into our office with an amazing goal: supporting our Downtown SB members.
To be here in this City, working for this organization, I'm thrilled anew to help plan our 50th Anniversary! To celebrate, we are producing a once-in-our-lifetime 50th Anniversary Gala, Presented by the Fess Parker Doubletree Resort, on Wednesday, April 12th.
Fifty years! That milestone alone is reason enough to raise a glass. But the Gala program is what I find the most thrilling - we plan to "re-honor" our 40 years' worth of "Citizens of the Year" during the evening, showcasing their profiles and contributions on an Honor Wall and with specifically sponsored tables at dinner.
Our Citizen of the Year honorees have included civic leaders, social advocates, visionaries, members of the media and the arts community, and citizens who have made their mark in our community. Leading the Gala are Honorary Co-Chairs Mayor Helene Schneider and our 2004 Citizen of the Year, Roger Durling of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Bringing many of these amazing people together, to thank and honor them again, is, well, yet another huge source of pride for all of us.
We hope you can join us - please see below for more info about sponsorship opportunities or tickets.
Celebrating 2014 Citizen of the Year, John Palminteri with Palm-like 'staches firmly in place.
The evening begins with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the stunning rotunda of The Fess Parker Doubletree Resort. Guests may explore the Honor Wall sponsored by Southern California Edison - a visual representation of forty years of past "Citizens of the Year" and their contributions. Following the cocktail hour, guests adjourn to the Grand Ballroom for a three-course gourmet dinner, along with a captivating program celebrating our rich history, dedicated leadership, and timeless efforts to revitalize Downtown Santa Barbara. The Gala concludes with the announcement of the Harriet Miller Youth Leadership Award, the Downtown Business Champion of the Year, the George Gerth Volunteer of the Year and the 2016 Citizen of the Year.
Plum Goods (911 State) welcomes the debut of new works by Melissa Mahoney.
Experience the photography of local artists Danielle Renee Methmann and Ian Stevenson, along with a live music performance by harpist Laurie Rasmussen, at First Click (104 W. Anapamu, Suite K).
Summer Solstice returns this year with the theme: Celebrating Unity! Vote for your favorite artwork and meet the artists who have submitted for the Solstice 2017 poster and t-shirt contest, at Casa Gallery @ Voice Magazine (23 E. Canon Perdido).
Becker Studios' Millworks (412 E. Haley, Studio 3) features the mixed-media paintings of Meghan Hart and the visually elegant photographs for Andrew Thill.
Sullivan Goss (11 E. Anapamu) celebrates the opening of Hank Pitcher: Look Out, the artist's first solo show in three years.
Artists Jonathan Smith and Kym Cochran unveil "1925," a public artwork about the devastating earthquake that destroyed 85% of downtown Santa Barbara. Ribbon cutting, refreshments, presentations by the artists start at 5 pm. Digital video projections illuminate the Jardin de las Granadas (21 E. Anapamu). Period attire encouraged.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents Members of Opera Santa Barbara's Mosher Studio Artists program perform Leos Janáček's song cycle "Diary of One Who Disappeared" in the Museum galleries (5:30 PM).
"To support SBCC students and programs through sustained philanthropy."
The SBCC Foundation was established in 1976 to provide Santa Barbara City College with private philanthropic support. The foundation acts in partnership with the college and bridges the gap between available public funding and institutional need, as determined by the college leadership. Serving as the vehicle through which individuals and organizations may invest in the college, the foundation fuels the educational excellence that has long been the hallmark of SBCC.
The SBCC Foundation provides more than $4 million annually for student success programs, scholarships, book grants, and other critical needs of the college in order to support SBCC students as they prepare for careers, transfer to four-year universities, and pursue lifelong learning goals.
The SBCC Promise will provide any local student who completes their secondary education within the Santa Barbara Community College District with the opportunity to attend SBCC full-time for two years free of charge. The Promise, a project of the SBCC Foundation, will use privately raised funds to cover all enrollment and required fees, books, and supplies in an effort to remove economic barriers, making our community's college fully accessible to all local students.
are its most vital organs."
~Jane Jacobs, "The Death and Life of Great American Cities"


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British & Irish History
Colonialism & Imperialism
Oriental & Indian Philosophy
Indian Philosophy in English : From Renaissance to Independence
4.33 (3 ratings by Goodreads)
Edited by Nalini Bhushan , Edited by Jay L. Garfield
This book publishes, for the first time in decades, and in many cases, for the first time in a readily accessible edition, English language philosophical literature written in India during the period of British rule. Bhushan's and Garfield's own essays on the work of this period contextualize the philosophical essays collected and connect them to broader intellectual, artistic and political movements in India. This volume yields a new understanding of cosmopolitan
consciousness in a colonial context, of the intellectual agency of colonial academic communities, and of the roots of cross-cultural philosophy as it is practiced today. It transforms the canon of global philosophy, presenting for the first time a usable collection and a systematic study of Anglophone
Indian philosophy.
Many historians of Indian philosophy see a radical disjuncture between traditional Indian philosophy and contemporary Indian academic philosophy that has abandoned its roots amid globalization. This volume provides a corrective to this common view. The literature collected and studied in this volume is at the same time Indian and global, demonstrating that the colonial Indian philosophical communities were important participants in global dialogues, and revealing the roots of contemporary
Indian philosophical thought.
The scholars whose work is published here will be unfamiliar to many contemporary philosophers. But the reader will discover that their work is creative, exciting, and original, and introduces distinctive voices into global conversations. These were the teachers who trained the best Indian scholars of the post-Independence period. They engaged creatively both with the classical Indian tradition and with the philosophy of the West, forging a new Indian philosophical idiom to which contemporary
Indian and global philosophy are indebted.
Publication date 22 Sep 2011
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Bestsellers rank 1,993,014
INTRODUCTION: WHOSE VOICE? WHOSE TONGUE? PHILOSOPHY IN ENGLISH IN COLONIAL INDIA (B INDRA SEN, NA NIKAM, HARIDAS CHAUDHURI AND GR MALKANI (AMALNER 1950); BIBLIOGRAPHY OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY IN THE COLONIAL PERIOD
About Nalini Bhushan
Nalini Bhushan is Professor of Philosophy at Smith College. She pursues research in aesthetics, the philosophy of chemistry, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language and Indian philosophy. She is co-editor of Of Minds and Molecules and of TransBuddhism: Translation, Transmission and Transformation. Bhushan is currently working on aesthetic questions raised by the work of artist Amrita Sher-Gil.
Jay Garfield is Doris Silbert Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Philosophy at Smith College, Professor of Philosophy at Melbourne University and Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at the Central University of Tibetan Studies. He works in the philosophy of mind, foundations of cognitive science, logic, philosophy of language, Buddhist philosophy, cross-cultural hermeneutics, theoretical and applied ethics and epistemology.
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Some members join a society for the career benefits, while others want access to content, but most of all, people join a society for the community. The strength of community is most often felt at annual meetings, but it must be nurtured throughout the year with meaningful communication.
Staying in contact with your members not only keeps them up-to-date on events and news, but also keeps them engaged, and further emphasizes the value your organization offers. If members cannot recognize the value your society brings to their professional lives, they may choose to leave—15% of those who left a society in the past year identified a lack of communication as the key reason.
Members join a society for a variety of reasons and want to hear about all different aspects of their community. To ensure that you're meeting your members' needs, make sure all communications highlight diverse themes and topics and sound human and personal.
Overall, members want a little bit of everything, from social media to monthly emails. While members identified publishing research as the most important activity for societies, 52% said it was important that their society maintains an active large social media presence.
How do you successfully reach your members?
Over half of members are "generalists", meaning that they prefer to be communicated with through several methods rather than just one. Monthly emails could keep the most at-risk members engaged, while social media can appeal to early career researchers. Track your success with different tactics to determine what's working well and what can be changed or improved upon.
Seventy percent of members report actively reading their association's publication and those who actively engage with journal content are also more likely to recommend their organization to their peers. By consistently featuring research content in communications, you'll encourage all members to engage with it regularly.
While it's important to effectively communicate with current members, it's also essential to explore what methods will attract future generations. In our factor analysis, 51% felt targeted media, such as a magazine or blog, would help to recruit early career researchers. Others thought focusing on career benefits (24%) like educational materials or tools would help reach the next generation, and 13% suggested working closely with universities to engage students. Social media is also important, as 11% felt social media, both in research-related platforms, like ResearchGate, and on traditional platforms, such as Twitter, would help engage future members.


an exciting puzzle game available on mobile devices!
have turned into adorable little Yo-kai Wib Wob!
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Once you catch the fever, you'll feel wibbly wobbly, too!
Pop them to deal damage to your opponent.
The bigger the Wib Wob, the bigger the damage!
-Befriend enemy Yo-kai and add them to your roster.
You can collect over 200+ Yo-kai!
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The landscape is shifting, and the rules of customer engagement are in flux. In partnership with Visa, The Loyalty Report 2018 is recognized as the industry's leading report on customer engagement, loyalty attitudes, behaviors, drivers and disruption.
According to a new report, loyalty programs have a higher influence on Gen Z and Millennial consumer spend than on Boomers (66% vs. 58%). However, younger consumers are less satisfied with their programs (30%) compared to their Boomer parents (49%), creating an opportunity for brands who focus on rewarding members through experiences beyond points.
TORONTO and NEW YORK, March 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The loyalty landscape is in the midst of significant evolution, driven by new technologies, smarter programs, and changing customer needs and expectations. In a new study released today by Bond Brand Loyalty, a leading global customer engagement agency, consumers say they spend more, advocate for, and remain loyal to brands with loyalty programs that offer innovative personalized experiences in addition to points and discounts. Consumers spend 37% more with brands when they are a loyalty program member. The top five sectors in which spend increases when a consumer is a member of the loyalty program are Gas with a +99% spend increase, Hotel +82%, Drug Store +63%, Movie Theatres +61%, and Grocery +57%.
In partnership with Visa, The Loyalty Report 2018 is recognized as the industry's leading report on customer engagement, loyalty attitudes, behaviors, drivers, and disruption. Now in its eighth year, the expanded 2018 global report features an unprecedented assessment of more than 800 loyalty programs, in 18 markets, by more than 50,000 consumers across a range of key sectors including payments, retail, grocery, CPG, gas, dining, hotel, airline, entertainment, and coalition.
A growing number of members (87%) say they are open to having various details of their activity and behavior watched, monitored, and tracked in order to receive access to personalized rewards or engagements.
Openness to being tracked is highest among affluent (94%), Gen Z (91%), co-branded credit card holders (90%), and households with children (88%).
Amazon Go, available only to Prime members, addresses time-starved urban customers with a faster and easier visit to shop for groceries.
CLEAR provides biometric technology-powered I.D. checks, and automated screening lines to streamline the security process for airline passengers.
Multiple hotel programs offer benefits such as skipping the check-in process, choice of floor, and late checkout, which are unlocked through frequency and other customer behaviors.
A growing number of consumers (37%, up from 30% in 2017), are willing to pay a fee for access to enhanced loyalty program benefits.
Willingness to pay for enhanced benefits is significantly higher among Gen Z (47%) and Millennials (46%), as well as households with children (44%) and early technology adopters (69%).
Paid programs and tiers are associated with higher member spend, higher advocacy, and longer-term brand loyalty.
GameStop: Two paid tiers offer members access to enhanced benefits like exclusive sales, expedited shipping, and more points per dollar spent. GameStop reports that benefits lead to 3X higher sales among paid Power Up Pro members versus free members.
Restoration Hardware: Paid members' program is responsible for 95% of sales, reduces returns, and increases inventory accuracy. Members pay for perks like 25% off all full-priced merchandise, an additional 20% off sale items, and complimentary interior design services.
Amazon Prime: Estimated to be a $9B per year revenue stream that offers its roughly 90 million members access to benefits that increase use, like free two-day shipping and free same-day deliveries. According to sources, members shop 2X more often and spend 2X more than non-Prime members.
95% of members want to engage with brands through a mix of new, emerging, and growing tech, including augmented reality, virtual reality, card-on-file, and more.
Members who have engaged with loyalty technology say it has substantially improved their member experience.
85% who have redeemed with their mobile phone say their experience was improved by that technology.
Automatic, location-based offers when inside a store improved the experience for 83% of members who have tried this functionality.
Instantly redeeming points for purchases at other merchants improved the experience for 84% of those who have done so.
Using Augmented Reality (AR) to engage with a program improved the experience for 63% of members.
Among those using card-on-file—85% say their experience improved.
While technology offers a path to increased member engagement, human interactions are more critical than ever and offer brands a cost-effective way to foster loyal relationships with members.
Programs that establish positive emotional connections with members see 27% more of their membership increasing their spend with the brand.
Programs scoring high on emotional connection include Sephora Beauty Insider, Amazon Prime, and Panera My Panera.
Only 21% of members are prompted to use the program.
Only 20% get help to make the most out of their membership.
Just 19% say that brand representatives make them feel special and recognized.
Top ranked programs include USAA, Kroger Fuel Program, Speedway Speedy Rewards, Marriott Rewards, Papa John's Pizza Papa Rewards, Kohl's Yes2You Rewards, Walgreens Balance Rewards, Dollar Shave Club, and Amazon Prime.
Top performing sectors this year include grocery, drugstore, dining, gas, credit cards, and hotel. Lagging sectors include CPG, apparel, and airline.
"We are honored to be the aggregators and stewards of the world's largest source of data on consumer attitudes, behaviors, and future desires surrounding loyalty programs. This year the data shows that loyalty programs continue to heavily influence advocacy, retention and spend. But the loyalty game is changing as evidenced by new players, evolving experiences, and increased customer expectations. Regardless of sector, brands need to rethink their current loyalty strategy in order to increase customer engagement and build loyalty," said Bob Macdonald, President and CEO of Bond Brand Loyalty.
With loyalty programs becoming a vital element of customer–brand relationships and an increasing influence on credit card decision-making and usage, this enhanced report will equip brands with the actionable information they need to gain a competitive edge and produce greater business results.
For more information about purchasing The Loyalty Report 2018 and to download a free copy of the Executive Summary, visit www.bondbrandloyalty.com/loyaltyreport.


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Home Football Manager 17 FM Stories One Vision Part VII: Something is bubbling
One Vision Part VII: Something is bubbling
Chris Darwen
1995. West Ham United at a proper football ground. London didn't even know they had the Olympics in 2012. Ilie Dumitrescu carrying a permanent calf strain. Iain Dowie being sold for £10m. What, wait? Oh, it's an alternative reality and you can catch up on what's been going on here.
We must be in West Ham's highest ever Premiership position as we start today's post. I mean, we can almost touch European qualification. Those of you shouting "West Ham have qualified for Europe before you donut" probably haven't sussed the gist of this save yet. We are in 1995, kinda. And in 1995, West Ham were trying to stay out of the First Division. You know what? I think we might achieve that.
If you are finding my travails in the East End of 1995 a bit taxing, might I suggest you head over to Mr Green Casino, where you can find plenty of ways to entertain yourself and it is probably a lot more fun than reading today's post.
We've won the last two against QPR and Spurs and Kevin Keegan brings his Newcastle side to Upton Park at the weekend. Rio Ferdinand and Frank Lampard are flying the flag for the West Ham Academy of Football, with Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Marcelo Salas looking like shrewd signings by the gaffer (me). With Michael Carrick now training with the first team squad and Joe Cole probably not far off that status either, things are looking good. Especially if we get as far as revealing the players I have lined up to replace the jettisoned Keith Rowland, Iain Dowie, Michael Hughes, John Moncur, Don Hutchinson, Julian Dicks and Alvin Martin. Oh yes. They are all gone. Well, going. In January. You don't come into my office, suggest I am a prick and leave without your name being added to a certain list.
Look at that Newcastle kit!
I think a lot of this will come down to how Rio copes with Sir Les.
Well, until Frank Lampard played a no-look back pass with released Keith Gillespie we were as high as 4th place in the table!
The final whistle saw us in 12th – not quite the same!
Naive, definitely naive. Keegan kept attacking, maybe I could have tried to shut the game down a bit after Lamps put us ahead for the second time.
Bolton offer us a good chance to get back on track straight away. Frank needs a rest, so we might see a Premiership debut for Jimmy Bullard, a player who is often forgotten when you think about the mid-90s West Ham.
Lamps is coming on very well though, award-winning and everything.
Danny Williamson (still don't remember him) is playing pretty well in a BBM role alongside Lampard as well.
Colin Todd is the Bolton manager, pre-Big Sam.
Rio and Frank will have a rest so the Grim Rieper and Bullard start.
If we cannot beat a team led by John McGinlay and Fabien de Freitas, I'm off.
It wasn't a classic (how can it be when you are playing Bolton?) but Jimmy B did get MOM on his first start and set up our token Aussie Slater for the only goal of the game. Well done, chaps.
TC was on the pitch for all of six minutes, injured again. Could this be the beginning of the end for the club legend? With us playing a single striker now, Cottee could well be yesterday's man having started the season brilliantly.
It's a trip up to Middlebrazil next, Bryan Robson and his Samba boys. They sit 5th, and Juninho is rather good.
Ooooo, exciting. Anyone could win the FA Cup in the 90s, right?
Hmmm, maybe not. The 'smallest' club to win it in the 90s was Everton in 1995. United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea were the other winners. Still, we could win it!
Scrap that then, this could not be a bigger banana skin.
So, the Riverside ahoy!
The thing with Middlesboro, although they had the class of Juninho (and Emerson when they signed him), Branco was a complete failure. And around those Brazilian boys they had the likes of Curtis Fleming and Paul Wilkinson so it wasn't a very well balanced side at all. Nicky Barmby though, he could play!
No Juninho?!
They didn't need him as Robbie Mustoe bossed the midfield alongside the former Captain Marvel. We did not deserve to lose though. Yet, we did.
Football co-commentator David Pleat was actually a manager once, I promise. And he is currently in the Sheffield Wednesday dugout. He wasn't a terrible manager either, Luton Town were class under him in the 1980s, he took Spurs to Wembley and he drove his car a little too close to kerbs.
At Hillsborough, he can call upon England Italia 90 stars Des Walker and king of penalty kicks, Chris Waddle!
Frank Lampard went on to have a good career scoring goals from midfield, but Danny Williamson is getting a bit of a rep for the low, placed finish from distance!
It's another good win for us, it feels like something is starting to bubble.
Chelsea are going well, and we beat them.
We welcome Big Joe Royle to the Boleyn, and his Everton team including Duncan Ferguson. This will be a learning experience for young Rio, that's for sure.
Neville Southall in goal, what a man. Vinny Samways in midfield! Kanchelskis, wow.
Neville Southall was immense, not just in frame, as he stopped Everton from receiving a serious pounding.
These were not 9 routine saves made by the Wales keeper. These were 9 out of the very top drawer.
Anyway, I reckon the Leeds job will be up for grabs soon.
We travel to Elland Road to put more pressure on Howard Wilkinson.
I am not convinced Howard would ever go 433 myself.
What an eclectic mix of a team they have. Yeboah, McAllister, Speed. And then Brolin, Palmer and Dorigo. Yikes.
I'll take that all day long thank you!
So, at the exact half-way point of the FA Carling Premiership, West Ham United are exactly half-way.
And we play Coventry City in the penultimate game of 1995! And boy, did I love that Coventry shirt.
Ron Atkinson's boys are 14th, as you can see from the table above. A win would be very nice to end today's piece on.
Before the game, I heard the sad news that Ray Wilkins had been sacked by QPR. I wonder if he will end up at Chelsea or being angry about the number of foreign lads in the Premiership next?
Burrows and Borrows. Not even a little bit confusing.
'Nice one Slater' said Del Boy in one of the Only Fools and Horses episodes.
Shall we do one more and see out 1995? It's Chelsea and they are going well. Yeah, let's.
A 15-year-old Michael Carrick started, but sadly was not on the winning side. Quite how that was the case, I am still not too sure on.
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The National Bands Agreement (Greek: Σύμφωνο των Εθνικών Ομάδων) was an agreement concluded on 5 July 1943 at the village of Liaskovo, between the British military mission to occupied Greece and the three main Greek Resistance organizations, EAM-ELAS, EDES and EKKA. Its aim was to coordinate the actions of the Resistance movement in Greece, including the establishment of a joint headquarters under the aegis of the British GHQ Middle East .
The negotiations were begun by the British military mission in March 1943 as an attempt to avoid a repeat of the clashes between the Communist-controlled ELAS, by far the largest armed guerrilla organization, and the other groups. In addition, the British were concerned with presenting the Germans with the real possibility of an Allied invasion of the Balkans, and an increased and coordinated guerrilla effort was vital for this (Operation Animals, cf. also Operation Mincemeat and Operation Barclay).
On 6 June, representatives from ELAS (Colonel Stefanos Sarafis and Andreas Tzimas), EDES (Colonel Napoleon Zervas and Komninos Pyromaglou) and the British mission (Eddie Myers and Christopher Woodhouse) assembled in the village of Liaskovo. The negotiations lasted on-and-off for a month, until the agreement was signed on 5 July. EKKA, which at the time did not have any armed force in the field due to its forcible disarmament by ELAS, signed the agreement on 18 July, represented by Colonel Dimitrios Psarros and Georgios Kartalis. The Panhellenic Liberation Organization (PAO), another nationalist group active in Macedonia but also hostile to ELAS, was also considered for later inclusion.
In the event, the agreed joint headquarters, where ELAS had the majority, failed to coordinate the guerrillas' movements, best evidenced following the capitulation of Italy in September 1943, when each organization tried to get as much as it could from the spoils of the Italian army of occupation. ELAS seized the lion's share, and clashes between the groups began again in October 1943 with an attack on EDES by ELAS forces.
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Kousoulas, Dimitrios (1965). Revolution and defeat: the story of the Greek Communist Party. Oxford University Press. pp. 164–168.
Clogg, Richard (ed.). "British Policy and Resistance Movements in Greece. Report by Major D.J. Wallace on his visit to Greece, 14 July–6 August 1943". Greece, 1940-1949: occupation, resistance, civil war : a documentary history. pp. 117–152.


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Q: How &@ and &/@works? I have the following expression:
(Join[#, Reverse[#, {2}]] &@Partition[#, 2, 1, 1]) & /@ Vec

(* where: *)
Vec={{2,0},{1,1},{0,2}},

but I am not sure how this expression works. I tried
Partition[#, 2, 1, 1]) & /@ Vec,{0,2}}

and
Partition[Vec, 2, 1, 1])

but they gave me different results. I am not sure what # in the Join[] stands for (Partition[] or Vec).
In general, what is the logic behind this expression?

A: Due to the precedence of nested anonymous functions, the innermost expression:
Join[#, Reverse[#, {2}]] &

Is essentially identical to:
Function[{x}, Join[x, Reverse[x, {2}]]

Let's explicitly label this as function f using (yet another mostly equivalent notation):
f[x_] := Join[x, Reverse[x, {2}]]

So we can rewrite the original expression as:
(f@Partition[#, 2, 1, 1]) & /@ Vec

We can again rewrite the anonymous function, let's call it g this time:
g[x_] := f@Partition[x, 2, 1, 1]

(Or, equivalently: f[Partition[x, 2, 1, 1], rewriting the @ in perhaps more familiar terms.)
Then the expression becomes:
g /@ Vec

Which is exactly equivalent to: Map[g, Vec].

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Cenpower and InfraCo Africa share in the success of being awarded the African Investor (Ai) 'African Energy Project Developer of the Year' Award 2015.
On the eve of the World Energy Forum in Cape Town, South Africa; Africa investor (Ai) brought together leading infrastructure developers for their Ai CEO Infrastructure Project Developers Summit. Ai is a specialist investment and communications group publishing the influential Africa investor magazine and advising governments and businesses on communication strategies for investments in Africa. The finale of the summit saw Africa investor (Ai) host their glittering Awards ceremony designed to recognise and reward excellence amongst Africa's project developers to a pan-African and global infrastructure investment audience.
InfraCo Africa and Cenpower overcame stiff competition to win the first-ever 'African Energy Project Developer of the Year Award' for our work in Ghana to establish the Kpone Independent Power Project; a ground-breaking project to deliver cleaner, more reliable, affordable electricity to around 8 million Ghanaians. The Award recognises expertise in working with local developers, Government, African investors and international companies to transform the project from a concept to attractive investment opportunity.
Cenpower Generation Ltd (Cenpower) will construct and operate an efficient 350MW combined-cycle gas turbine plant, the first greenfield, project-financed IPP in Ghana.


Hiking a pilgrimage and writing a novel are much the same thing.
When I walked the Camino de Santiago in September, I saw how each pilgrim's journey was unique. Whenever hikers met, they asked each other, "Where did you start your Camino?" and "Who are you with?"
There were a multitude of ways to reach the destination city of Santiago.
Lake and Lynn, a mother and daughter from Wales, hiked two weeks at a stretch over a span of two years.
Bill from Florida was hiking the French Way for the third time. On his first trip, he and his daughter had met a young man who later became the daughter's husband.
Eric had completed the trek five years earlier, and was returning at age 80 for his second tour. "Like the tortoise, not the hare," he said of his pace.
Six Australian friends, including one priest, shared mass every night wherever they were staying.
Some pilgrims camped. Some slept in fancy hotels. Some biked.
The fact that I was walking the Camino in two separate installments was no big deal. Or that I came alone and then bonded almost instantly with my new buddy, Elle. The thing everyone said was, "It's your Camino."
Some were curious. Gary from Ireland asked me, "When you get your Compostela, will they write your name in the logbook twice?"
Over time, the How was outweighed by the Who. Gary, Bill, Lake and Lynn, the Australians, and dear Elle - we were all companions. We were doing our own thing, together.
Elle was tickled about getting her "Compostela," the certificate of completing the journey.
On the other hand, Lake from Wales muttered, "That piece of paper doesn't matter to me one bit."
My path to Santiago: my four hundred miles, divided in two. Hiked at my own pace. Mission accomplished.
So if there's something I want to do - say write a novel - and, there's a community that shares this goal, and they are called NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) - well, once again, I'm going to do it my way.
My story feels plotless and pointless and odd. I'm challenged to keep going. I've missed a number of writing days.
And yet I remember a sweltering afternoon that seemed never-ending. My blisters were searing my feet and my pack weighed a thousand pounds. A couple of older ladies had the gall to be faster than I was on my way up the mountain - gah! I pushed through the discomfort and kept going. It was my Camino, whatever showed up.
That's the novel-writing process, too.
The other night I felt especially gritchy about the novel. I found a writing spot at a coffee shop, put my feet up on a chair, and wrote anyway.
Five people next to me were alternately chatting and squaring up to their keyboards, fingers flying. Words surfaced like "plot," and "editing process," and "word count."
"Excuse me," I asked. "Are you guys by chance doing NaNoWriMo?"
They asked about my notebook, in which I was writing by hand, and I found out about the anthologies and readings they were involved in.
It was just like running into a group of pilgrims.
Again, the details don't matter. The community matters. The intention matters. Knowing that you're on this creative journey together - it can reassure you of your place, your rightness, your gift.
I just love what happens when I make a commitment and then watch the support rally around me, while phenomenal shifts take place. It's why I am a writing coach: I love seeing this process unfold for others.
The NaNoWriMo finish line is 50,000 words of a novel. You earn a certificate with this accomplishment, and you're named a "winner."
I've decided I'm a winner at 25,000 words.
I know there is more to the process. The NaNo marathon can remove the critical filter. But writers are left with the work of refining, and they go about this in a myriad different ways, with varying sensibilities.
On a walk, I wrote a short story on my voice recorder - a good NaNo day.
My creativity thrives on energy and freedom. Along with the novel, I'm writing a nonfiction book, blogging at three sites, painting, drawing, and taking pictures. I'm logging a hundred miles on trails this month. I'm coaching and teaching.
I'm in it for the journey and how it shapes and excites my unique creative process.
I don't plan on earning a NaNoWriMo certificate, but I will keep going when it's messy and difficult. With fresh words for my novel-in-progress, I'm declaring myself a winner.
After all, it's my NaNo.
What about you? Have you noticed that you work differently than others? Do you give yourself permission to be unique? What's the weirdest thing about your creative process? Write about it.
All true. Love your words and your dear self too!
Thank you so much, Lisa, for your way of being with me on the journey!


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sso announced a challenge to make a song video, it'S nice for the community but there is just one thing i do not understand.
How come it's Lisa Peterson's first single if she is a big rock star and when on tour before?
Be a Peep, Not a Creep!
Well, it's her first... so, even though she went on tour before, she probably has other songs. This song is just her first single.