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Here are the answers to some of the most common queries. If you cannot find what you need here, or would like to clarify something, please call us on 020 7930 8566.
Will you support work that takes place in a single UK country?
We fund organisations from any part of the UK whose work has impact across the UK.
Work based in individual countries may be funded where:
The work is of UK-wide significance - this may be because of the issue tackled, for example, Scotland has the most substantial marine environment in the UK, or because the work is so exemplary or pioneering that it will be of special interest and relevance elsewhere in the UK; or
The work covers more than one UK country - which could be a single organisation working across borders or a partnership of organisations in different countries; for example, an activity in Wales and NI would qualify; or
The organisation is working across England
Do you make grants overseas?
Our Environment category provides for a small number of grants for work in UK Overseas Territories, and exceptionally for marine projects outside UK waters. We only consider applications from UK-based NGOs.
When do you fund core costs and when do you prefer to fund a project?
As a responsive funder, we listen to what you judge is important. Our main interest is in supporting small to medium-sized organisations whose work matches our funding priorities. We believe that core funding is usually the most valuable contribution we can make. If you think a project grant would be best, you can apply for that instead.
We are aware that a modest core grant will have a limited impact on the finances of larger organisations. If your turnover is close to £10m a year, it may be better to apply for a project grant.
Does an application have to fit more than one of your categories?
An individual application or grant does not directly have to relate to all three elements of our aim – relating to people, society and the natural world. An environment grant, for example, might focus on a particular habitat, with the individual and social benefits only becoming evident indirectly or in the longer term.
If you are doing work which fits more than one of our categories, then such applications must be a good match with the criteria of at least one category, with a link to another being a bonus.
What type of work can I apply for under the creators in the performing arts strand?
We tend to fund organisations working in dance, music, opera and theatre that are directly involved in the delivery of the work created, rather than working through partner venues, festivals or other organisations. Our priority is to support the artistic excellence of the work, rather than its educational value or social benefit – although we recognise that these are both positive additional benefits. We expect applicants to demonstrate their artistic excellence by providing us with evidence of positive audience feedback, awards and accolades and professional reviews.
When will you fund research?
We recognise that rigorous research and policy analysis can provide the evidence and arguments to advocate for important changes in practice. We prefer to fund this sort of work if it is grounded in real life experience, includes the voices of those affected, and is likely to make a practical difference. When considering such proposals, your track record, expertise, knowledge of the context and understanding of how to effect such change will be important considerations.
Do you fund universities?
Not usually, and not for their core work. Exceptionally, we may consider an application from a specialist unit if you are a centre of excellence and a leader in your field. Your work should:
be distinctive and likely to make a practical difference
involve partnerships with charities or NGOs
have a budget that includes no contribution to overheads
strongly match our funding interests.
How much can I apply for?
Our minimum grant is circa £10,000. There is no maximum. Last year our grants ranged from £5,000 to £170,000. To get an idea of the kind of grants we award, take a look at the grants list on our website or on 360Giving.
How long will you make a grant for?
Most of our grants are for two or three years.
When is the best time for me to apply? Do you have any deadlines?
Some work strands, such as the Museums and Galleries Fund have an annual application deadline. Please check the website for more information on these.
How quickly will I know your decision?
We will acknowledge your application within one week.
We have a two-stage application process. We aim to deal with all first-stage applications within 10 weeks, though most people will hear more quickly. On the rare occasion an application takes longer, we will be in touch.
Second-stage applicants are asked to apply within a month of being invited to do so. You should receive a decision within a maximum of three months.
When can I reapply if I have been turned down?
One year from the date of the decision.
When can I reapply if I have a grant? Do you provide continuation funding?
Ordinarily, we ask you to wait for one year after the grant has ended before you can apply again. We may consider a continuation grant in exceptional cases, such as a time-limited opportunity to change a piece of legislation. In these circumstances, please contact a member of the Grants Team to discuss this.
However, due to the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic on the charity sector, we have temporarily suspended the need for organisations we fund to take a break before re-applying to us. We will be reviewing this decision again in December 2020.
Can I discuss my application with you before I apply?
We are always happy to discuss potential applications. Before you get in touch, please read our guidance.
Do I have to be a registered charity to apply?
We will only make grants to registered, excepted or exempt charities.
Before you apply, please make sure you are eligible for a grant.
Check our eligibility quiz and read our guidelines.
Take a look at the grants we've made since 2013, covering all three of our funding categories.
Once our Trustees have approved a grant, we will write to you outlining the terms and conditions, what we need in terms of reports and how we will make payments.
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I have been meaning to post this review and somehow it got stuck in drafts until just now. To be perfectly honest this review was from last Summer! YIKES! To make matters worse, I didn't read the book or attend the book club so after the gathering, I asked Kari, a member of our group and a good friend, to give me her synopsis and thoughts for us both. As the saying goes.. Better late than never..
The Nest is a light, warm and fun read…perfect for the summer (or in this case, spring break!) The Story involves a very dysfunctional family, whose inheritance, which they refer to as "the Nest, is ruined by one single tragic event. While most of the characters are completely self-absorbed and shallow, the author weaves the story back to where most of the siblings heal their wounded relationships with each other and move on to find that money can't buy you happiness. In turn, the reader comes to appreciate (and like) most of theses characters and appreciate the lessons they have learned. It's a page turner with a relate-able story line of how financial struggles can absorb and complicate our lives.
Have you read it? What do you think? Do you agree with Kari's review?


When you talk about boots, you would probably hear a lot of opinions and comments about the brand of boots that each person would prefer using … and wearing. Some people are more brand conscious, more so than others, so when they wear something, they feel better and feel more confident because of this. In this article, though, we will be talking about two of the more common brands of the footwear boots.
During the winter season, boots are the 'in' footwear. You don't only see them worn when going outdoors, but even indoors when the weather is simply too cold and not even those home thick-socks that are being sold would do the trick. Two of the most common brands that are being patronized by consumers are Uggs and Bearpaw. Then again, because many would definitely want to know how is one different from the other to help in choosing the right brand and the right boots to purchase.
Uggs is a known brand that promises sheepskin and fleece in and on their footwear. It is something that consumers expect from an Uggs. This is why the price is so much higher than the Bearpaw. What's more, with Uggs, you expect softness and luxury as you wear each pair. Its inner is lined with fleece, making it especially comfortable and snug. The fleece lining lessen the moisture during the winter months ensuring body heat is maintained for the person wearing Uggs footwear. Uggs use many types of material that vary from sheepskin, leather, and even kangaroo fur.
Let's talk about Bearpaw. This brand is the practical brand, as some people would describe it. Just as popular as Uggs, Bearpaw is another manufacturer of boots made of sheepskin. They are actually quite popular because their prices are friendly to the pockets of consumers. Unfortunately, while there has been plenty of advertising for this brand of its materials and happy consumers, there are also negative criticisms about how authentic Bearpaw manufacturers say their materials and footwear really are.
So let's try to come up with the main question of this article … that is, to differentiate Uggs from Bearpaw.
Price. This is the biggest and main difference between an Uggs and a Bearpaw. Uggs are definitely higher priced compared to Bearpaw footwear.
Comfort. People who have bought Bearpaw and then tried Uggs swear by Uggs. The snuggly feeling, the fit, and the feel … you will definitely know that you're wearing a pair of Uggs.
Durability. Many Bearpaw consumers, while quite happy with the price, know that they do not last long. After all, when you compare the quality of a more expensively-priced footwear versus one that costs half of its price, you would definitely know that it wouldn't last as long.
Those are the top three differences between a pair of Uggs to a pair of Bearpaw footwear. This doesn't mean though that there are no similarities. In fact, if you look at two people wearing a pair of boots, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. You wouldn't be able to tell which one is wearing a pair of Uggs and who is wearing a pair of Bearpaws.
In talking about differences between both brands, many would certainly vouch for a pair of Uggs. After all, with its price difference compared to a pair of Bearpaws, one would definitely say it is much more comfortable and so much more durable as well. Then again, for the practical buyers, as long as the objectives are met, why pay for a higher price?
Celine. "Differences Between Uggs and Bearpaw." DifferenceBetween.net. December 26, 2013 < http://www.differencebetween.net/object/differences-between-uggs-and-bearpaw/ >.
Absolute rubbish…. BearPaws are not only cheaper than UGGS (I'm from Australia) they are hands down better, in the last 5 years l have owned two pairs… thats right two pairs of BPs . Uggs aren't worth anything anymore… Not like the old days!
This author of this comparison is obviously biased. I have owned uggs and because of my dissatisfaction I'm thinking of going to Bearpaws. Uggs are seriously overpriced for no good reason. I have tried on a pair of Bearpaws and they fit very similar to uggs.
Uggs are not the same anymore. The last pair I saw was microfiber *faux suede* and I decided to keep my money. I found them at Dillard's. Instead, I bought Bear Paws. I have had 2 pair of Uggs, they barely survived Indiana and Chicago winters. My Bear Paws are holding up just fine.
I love bearpaws. No one has mentioned the most noticeable difference…Bearpaws has much grippier soles for ice and snow plus they seem to be pretty snow proof.
This is my first pair of bearpaws boots I absolutely love them they are so soft and comfortable I will not buy anything else.
I own both Bear Paws and Uggs…and IMO, the Uggs are superior. I used to think the opposite, but in recent years it seems that BP quality has gone down…and they were never as soft as Uggs anyway…so from now on, I'll stick with my Uggs even though they are pricier. Oh, and I find both about equal when it comes to snow — as long as you water/weatherproof them, you can be out in the snow as much as you want with no issues whatsoever. I even wear mine in wet snow that is slushy and kinda rainy.
Let's face it…nobody is going to keep the same boots for 5-10years…even UGGs whether they are worn out or not.
So who care if BearPaws dont last as long?! Both brands look like hell after a one winter of constant use. Suede does not look pretty once it's been thru snow and salt from roads. . So if you purchase new boots every 1-2 years, BearPaws price make it affordable to do so.
But, each his own!! That's why there's so many brands I guess. We all have our own opinions.
I own UGGs and bearpaws. I live in Pennsylvania my UGGs got ruined after one winter. I definitely prefer bearpaws I have 7 pairs of bearpaws. I think bearpaws are more comfortable more durable. I personally will never buy another pair of UGGs again.
I have gotten two pairs of bearpaws for a gift last year. Loved them so much because of the comfort and warmth I bought myself two more pairs this year and the grips on the boots are great.


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Sauvignon Blanc styles range from light and fruity, with tropical, citrus, gooseberry characters, to more herbaceous examples with nettle, snowpea and grassy notes.
Sauvignon Blanc has found a natural home in New Zealand's dry, sunny Marlborough region.
The variety was first planted in Marlborough in the 1970s, and has since developed a cult following worldwide due to its unique and distinctive characteristics.
Villa Maria Estate produce a wide range of Sauvignon Blanc wines, all from the Marlborough region.
Awatere Sauvignon Blanc is on the pungent, green side of the spectrum, producing crisp, focused and mineral wines with herbaceous, citrus flavours, and a lip smacking salinity.
The style of Sauvignon Blanc from the Wairau Valley is ripe and tropical; a pungent style of passionfruit and guava notes that leap out of the glass.
Sauvignon Blanc is perfectly paired with fresh seafood, such as sautéed scallops or seared snapper, accompanied by a fresh side salad of fresh rocket, goat cheese and melon.


A Best of The Camille Conte Show from July 29, 2016! Thanks for your support as we take some much needed down time. See you next week!
Another week on 90.3 KNBA here in Anchorage makes me happy! Another "Best of" cause though I'm good, I'm not so good that I can do two shows at once at the same time! Turn it up and enjoy!
A brand new Joke of the Week from The World's Greatest Joke Teller inside this week's "Best Of" Show! The Traveling Rock Lives Studio has touched down in the great state of Alaska and the crew needs a few days to recuperate from our travels. Still a great hour of classic, new music and birthdays so enjoy! See you next Friday!
The Travelling Rock Lives Studio is on the road this week so here's one of the best shows from July of 2016!! What a summer this is!! Birthdays include Robbie Robertson, Beck, Ringo Starr and Joan Osborne! Plus The New Music Spotlight A - Z as we track through the E's and G's with Eliot Sumner (Sting's daughter), Elie King, Gabe Dixon and Glass Animals. Good stuff and The World's Greatest Joke Teller kills it with The Joke of the Week! How can you not enjoy!
Summer isn't the only thing that's sizzling! The New Music Spotlight featuring the powerhouse vocals of Beth Ditto, the '70's driven sound of Queens of the Stone Age and the old soul from the UK, Lewis Watson. Plus Music News featuring U2 and The Lumineers, my mini class reunion and update on the summer of love! Enjoy.


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Where you live may affect how many years you have left
Health and genetics aren't the only factors that affect life expectancy — location might, too.
Current location has a "large causal impact" on a person's life span, according to researchers at Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who looked at Medicare beneficiary data and how location affects mortality at and after age 65. Remaining life expectancy at age 65 grew 1.1 years, or 5%, if a person moved from a low-level locale to one that showed high levels of life expectancy.
Areas with the "least favorable effects" on life expectancy were in the South and Southwest, compared with those with the most favorable impact, which were found in the Northeast and parts of Florida and California. The correlation can be weak in certain cases. Moving to Santa Fe, N.M., and Denver, which are normally locations with high life expectancies, had a negative effect on retirees who moved there.
People need only move to a more favorable destination to reap the benefits of a longer life expectancy, statistically, and how much time they spend there doesn't actually affect how much longer they live, the study found. "These results suggest that location may affect the life expectancy of the elderly through its effect on health shocks, such as temperature or pollution, as well as the response to those shocks, such as health care," the researchers noted.
Still, the location itself does play a role in behavioral changes. The locations that had a greater potential to expand life spans were those that had less extreme climates, less pollution and fewer automobile deaths and homicides. Residents in those areas also had higher income and education, and were more likely to exercise and less likely to smoke.
Relocating to a new city in retirement is a goal for some Americans, but it can be difficult to decide where one's next residence should be. There are numerous considerations to make, including the cost of living in that city — for housing but also groceries and utilities. Retirees also need to review where nearby hospitals and medical centers are and how close a prospective new home is to certain types of doctors if they need specialized care. Other factors include taxes, temperature, proximity to family members and friends, and access to public transportation.
Also see: I'm 66, get $26,300 a year in Social Security and want to live in a small city by the ocean — so where should I retire?
Aside from the necessities, retirees should look for nearby cultural attractions, including museums and universities, and access to physical activities, such at a park, mountain or beach. The list of factors grows when retiring abroad, and includes language barriers, access to Social Security and health insurance as well as time-zone differences when communicating with loved ones back home.
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package co.cask.cdap.cli.command;

import co.cask.cdap.cli.CLIConfig;
import co.cask.cdap.cli.ElementType;
import co.cask.cdap.cli.util.AbstractCommand;
import co.cask.cdap.client.PreferencesClient;
import co.cask.cdap.common.NotFoundException;
import co.cask.cdap.common.UnauthenticatedException;
import co.cask.cdap.security.spi.authorization.UnauthorizedException;
import co.cask.common.cli.Arguments;
import com.google.common.base.Joiner;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.io.PrintStream;
import java.util.Map;

/**
 * Abstract Class for getting preferences for instance, namespace, application, program.
 */
public abstract class AbstractGetPreferencesCommand extends AbstractCommand {
  private final PreferencesClient client;
  private final ElementType type;
  private final boolean resolved;

  protected AbstractGetPreferencesCommand(ElementType type, PreferencesClient client, CLIConfig cliConfig,
                                          boolean resolved) {
    super(cliConfig);
    this.type = type;
    this.client = client;
    this.resolved = resolved;
  }

  private String joinMapEntries(Map<String, String> map) {
    return Joiner.on(String.format("%n")).join(map.entrySet().iterator());
  }

  @Override
  public void perform(Arguments arguments, PrintStream printStream) throws Exception {
    String[] programIdParts = new String[0];
    if (arguments.hasArgument(type.getArgumentName().toString())) {
      programIdParts = arguments.get(type.getArgumentName().toString()).split("\\.");
    }

    printStream.print(joinMapEntries(parsePreferences(programIdParts)));
  }

  private Map<String, String> parsePreferences(String[] programIdParts)
    throws IOException, UnauthenticatedException, NotFoundException, UnauthorizedException {

    switch(type) {
      case INSTANCE:
        checkInputLength(programIdParts, 0);
        return client.getInstancePreferences();
      case NAMESPACE:
        checkInputLength(programIdParts, 0);
        return client.getNamespacePreferences(cliConfig.getCurrentNamespace().toId(), resolved);
      case APP:
        return client.getApplicationPreferences(parseAppId(programIdParts).toId(), resolved);
      case FLOW:
      case MAPREDUCE:
      case WORKFLOW:
      case SERVICE:
      case SPARK:
        return client.getProgramPreferences(parseProgramId(programIdParts, type.getProgramType()).toId(), resolved);
      default:
        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Unrecognized element type for preferences: "  + type.getShortName());
    }
  }
}

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INVESTIGATION: UK ePassport Gates. Some interesting numbers… and interesting data withheld
The ePassport infrastructure is an important method of clearing passengers into the United Kingdom, with it being the primary method of clearing a European Union/European Economic Area and UK Citizens quickly.
But I'm sure we've witnessed more than one rejection from the ePassport gates (and have suffered the process more than once). That led me to compose a Freedom of Information Act Request to the UK Border Agency after going through more than a few rejections in 2018.
My reasons were that I wanted to understand what was going on with the infrastructure, and the success rates of using such a technology that is becoming such a core part of the passenger experience when entering the United Kingdom
The Freedom of Information Request
I submitted the following to the UK Border Agency, to see what information came back
Simple enough. My interest was the accept/reject rate – as I'm sure a lot of us have been on the wrong end of a machine when it decides you can't enter the United Kingdom, and that you need to go for a secondary inspection to gain entry to the UK.
The result of the Freedom of Information Request
A result to my Freedom of Information arrived a few weeks ago, and I've been working on processing the information, as it's pretty interesting, to say the least.
Number of ePassport Gates
Firstly – let's look at the actual number ePassport Machines that have been rolled out. I've noticed them appearing… nearly everywhere, and the data that the UK Border Force gives out matches that impression
ePassport Machines deployed – Data – UK Border Agency, recoloured by Economy Class and Beyond.
It's important to remember that the ePassport machines aren't just installed at Heathrow Airport – you can find them at Birmingham Airport, Manchester, and at Paris and Brussels as part of the juxtaposition borders that are used as part of the Eurostar service. In this respect, it's important to see a growth in the number in total being made available.
How many that are available for use at a particular point in time is another matter of course (and was not covered in the FoI request)
The usage of ePassport Gates
So let's get onto more important information. We now know the number of ePassport Gates. But how many passengers do ePassport gates clear?
Based on data obtained by the UK Border Force, over 47.9 million passengers used ePassport facilities in the year 2017-18 – and it's a growth number vs the 37.2 million cleared in the previous fiscal year.
Data – UK Border Agency, recoloured by Economy Class and Beyond.
Here's the actual data provisioned – with a net 10 million user growth between Fiscal Year 2016/17 and Fiscal Year 2017/18.
Raw Numbers – UK Border Agency, Calculations – Economy Class and Beyond
How many people were successful vs being rejecting using the ePassport gates?
This is where the answers get a lot more fuzzier and negative from the UK Border Agency – with them withholding the data under section 31 of Freedom of Information Act
The information is exempt from disclosure under section 31(1)(a) and (e) of the FOI Act. Section 31(1) (a) and (e) provide that information is exempt if its disclosure would or would be likely to prejudice (a) the prevention or detection of crime and (e) the operation of the immigration controls.
So it seems the UK Border Agency – whilst happy to share the numbers going into the gate system, aren't so happy to share the actual accept/rejection rate.
In the ongoing FoI Request, it goes on to say in favour of releasing the data:
Border Force recognises that there is a general public interest in openness and transparency in all aspects of government. The release of information about unsuccessful E-Passport Gate transactions would help inform the public debate about the effective use of technology and the resilience of our UK borders. This information would help build greater public confidence in the operational measures undertaken to ensure that passengers are cleared at the border within the agreed service level agreements.
That sounds rather positive to release the information doesn't it? Then the negative reasons pile in for not releasing the data
In this case Border Force has determined that providing the information would provide potential criminals with an insight on the technology used and the reasons some passengers are unsuccessful in the use of that technology. This, together with information obtained from other data and FoI requests, would provide useful information, especially to organised criminals, to increase their chances of circumventing UK immigration controls. There is clearly a strong public interest in doing everything we can to detect and prevent crime and protect the public at large. Disclosing the requested information would not be in the public interest as it could impact on the abilities of the police and Border Force to protect the UK border and ensure the proper operation of customs and immigration controls.
Protecting the UK border is, and always has been, of paramount importance to this Government. It has never been government practice, for reasons of national security, to comment on operational issues relating to border security. This includes offering commentary on the performance of border systems and of ePassport Gates specifically.
So no, whilst the numbers are good, releasing the information could lead to unintended and criminal use of it. If you choose to believe that – is of course – another thing entirely.
Why I believe this to be Freedom of Information request is important
I'm sure we've all been there, waiting in the border queue at Heathrow Airport. And things with ePassport gates could get even more interesting. As the UK moves closer to exiting the European Union, the last budget annoyed that it would that citizens of the following countries will be able to use ePassport gates across the UK infrastructure (and not just Heathrow. Airport).
These include citizens of
United States of America.
In theory, a change like this should improve the passenger experience and improve the flow times through the airport. Anecdotal experience of using the APC clearance machines at Chicago O'Hare has solidified this viewpoint – where technology can improve the screening process.
The next steps
I wish I could take this further and try to extract some numbers of usage. But it seems whilst the UK Border force is happy to share the positive numbers, it's failing to share the successful and rejection numbers.
Maybe if this was submitted to https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/, this might have got a little more attention and consideration for the data release. Then again, going through the Freedom of Information requests there are… minimal for the ePassport Infrastructure.
Therefore, I'm going to throw this open to the world – and those who are better than writing requests than I am. I've placed the data gathered at the following locations:
The Freedom of Information Response – https://www.dropbox.com/s/erpe0byvz6cegfd/51017%20K%20response.pdf?dl=0
The Data (Microsoft XLSX) – https://www.dropbox.com/s/lhekbp9mvw1e120/UKBA_Data.xlsx?dl=0
If you choose to re-publish and share this data, please cite as "Data: UK Border Agency via Freedom of Information Act request, Initial Analysis – Kevin Marshall, Economy Class and Beyond"
UK Freedom of Information Act – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_Information_Act_2000
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/epassport-gates-to-ease-travel-for-passengers-from-more-countries
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Spotlight: Turkey, China show desire to expand cooperation under BRI
Source: Xinhua| 2019-08-10 00:17:23|Editor: Mu Xuequan
ANKARA, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- Turkey and China have expressed their desire to expand cooperation through concrete steps under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which is at the core of their growing economic partnership.
Turkey, a geographical bridge linking Europe and Asia, is a keen and ready participant in BRI which spans more than 70 countries and regions.
Proposed by China in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative refers to the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, which aims to build a trade and infrastructure network connecting Asia with Europe, Africa and beyond along the ancient trade routes of the Silk Road.
In a recent report launched by the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Turkey was highlighted as a priority country with rapidly growing pipeline projects.
A concrete investment by this bank in Turkey is the Salt Lake underground gas storage facility project, the second phase of which was launched on July 29 and is expected to be completed by 2023.
As the world's largest storage project under construction, the joint venture between China's CAMC Engineering and Turkish IC Ictas Construction will increase the storage capacity of the underground gas storage facility to 5.4 billion cubic meters by 2023, according to Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Fatih Donmez.
Meanwhile, more than 100 Chinese companies will attend the Izmir International Fair as China is the partner country in the 88th edition scheduled for Sept. 6 to 14, according to an official from the Chinese Embassy in Ankara.
"We see indications of an improving Chinese-Turkish dialogue and cooperation," Selcuk Colakoglu, director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies, told Xinhua.
The scholar pointed out that both Ankara and Beijing have indicated that their cooperation under the BRI framework, which is the core of their common vision for the future, should progress with more concrete projects.
Turkey wants China to help build its third nuclear power plant in the northwest and Chinese companies to invest and improve Turkey's network of high speed railways, he noted.
"All of this indicate that there is great room for improvement in strengthening economic and commercial relations. We will see more bilateral cooperation in these fields in the coming period," Colakoglu said.
Following Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Beijing on July 2, an important indicator of a progressing partnership, Turkish and Chinese foreign ministers, Mevlut Cavusoglu and Wang Yi, met in Bangkok on the sidelines of a regional meeting on Tuesday, where they pledged to deepen strategic mutual trust and discussed energy and investment issues.
Ankara is particularly keen to adhere to the BRI through the Middle Corridor, the plan for a transport corridor that would link Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan as part of the link between Beijing and London.
"Turkey is looking to embrace the opportunities offered by the BRI. We give a special importance to this initiative because it also enhances social and human bonds between partner countries," a senior diplomatic source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.
"We have already seen investment projects being realized in key areas, such as transportation, logistics, energy, and financial services. As the BRI moves forward, we may see more investments coming from Asia and we expect foreign direct investment from China as well," the source said.
Colakoglu said two Chinese banks, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Bank of China, were granted banking licenses in Turkey in recent years, leading to easier and effective transactions between the two countries.
"There is great potential in the China-Turkey relations under the BRI. We also intend to build awareness about investment opportunities in many parts and commercial fields in Turkey and we believe some areas are under-utilized," said the diplomatic source.
The trade between China and Turkey reached 21.55 billion U.S. dollars in 2018, according to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, making China the second largest trading partner of Turkey.
Sector representatives say 30 million Chinese tourists will travel to Europe in the five-year medium term and Turkey wants to attract as many Chinese visitors as possible.
"When contact between the peoples is strengthened, it also triggers an improvement of political and economic relations between their respective nations," Colakoglu noted.
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Families sue California, say state fails to educate poor, minority students amid pandemic
Brendan O'Brien
By Brendan O'Brien
(Reuters) - Families of 15 public school students sued California on Monday, claiming the state has failed to provide equal education to poor and minority children during the pandemic.
The impoverished students, who range from kindergarten to high school and were only identified by first name in court documents, were not provided devices and internet connections to attend online classes, according to the lawsuit, the first of its kind in the United States.
The children attend schools in Oakland and Los Angeles, and many were described as Blacks and Latinos. The lawsuit also claims that schools did not meet academic and mental health support needs, English language barriers and the unmet needs of homeless students.
The suit, filed in Alameda County Superior Court, is asking the court to declare that California education officials have violated the state constitution's guarantee of educational equality and order them to fix the alleged inequities.
U.S. schools districts including those in California, the most populous state in the nation, closed school buildings and moved classes online in March as the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic surged. Since then, many districts, especially in urban areas, have struggled to meet the needs of students, especially disadvantaged students.
"The change in the delivery of education left many already-underserved students functionally unable to attend school. The State continues to refuse to step up and meet its constitutional obligation to ensure basic educational equality or indeed any education at all," the suit said.
The state's department of education did not respond immediately to a request for comment.
One of the lawyers for the families, Mark Rosenbaum, said the lawsuit was the first case in the nation against a state for failure to meet the educational needs of students during the pandemic.
A similar lawsuit was filed against the Los Angeles Unified School District in September, accusing the second-largest school district in the United States of failing to provide a basic education to Black and Latino students during the pandemic, the Los Angeles Times reported.
(Reporting by Brendan O'Brien in Chicago; editing by Bill Tarrant and Cynthia Osterman)


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Inside the Beckham family's tattoos as 16 year old Cruz gets butterfly inking
As Cruz Beckham shows off his first tattoo at the age of 16, we take a look at the Beckham family tattoos
Jemma PattonFreelance reporter
The youngest of the Beckham boys, Cruz, has shown off his first tattoo. Cruz might only be 16-years-of-age, but he's already proving to be a chip off the old block.
Cruz revealed his first tattoo, a butterfly on his thigh, with his 1.8million Instagram followers, as he shared a photo from a family yacht holiday in Miami.
Getting a tattoo is not legal until the age of 18 in the UK, but it looks like Cruz got his inking in America where the legal age varies across the different States. Florida, where the family were on holiday, allows tattooing from the age of 16. Although the law in Florida states that he would have had to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, so perhaps dad David was there to supervise.
Insiders claim that Cruz is already planning his next tattoo so watch this space!
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David Beckham's body art
David Beckham now has around 70 tattoos, so much of his body is now covered with designs. While some people avoid having tattoos in areas that are always visible, this has never seemed to concern David, who has tattoos on his neck and hands.
Many of David's tattoos have personal meanings and are all of a similar style. He has all of his children's names tattooed onto his body.
Much of David's upper body is tattooed, including sleeves on both arms (Image: Rex)
From the top down, David has two tattoos for his daughter Harper on his neck. These are the name Harper in cursive script and the words 'pretty lady'. He also has a rose next to the worlds 'I love you' which wraps around the back of his neck.
There's another rose on the front of his neck with the words 'dadda do it' and a black horse, which reportedly represents his wife Victoria. Also on his neck is the word 'Buster', his nickname for son Brooklyn. The back of his neck has a cross with wings, something son Romeo has recently copied.
David shows off his 'Pretty Lady' tattoo dedicated to daughter, Harper (Image: David Beckham/Instagram)
David posted this pic of his new tattoo with the caption 'Apparently Harper is allowed to scribble on daddy' (Image: David Beckham/Instagram)
On his back is a large angel in a crucified position, with the words Romeo towards the top and Cruz half way down his spine. His lower back has the name 'Brooklyn'.
Among the tattoos on his arms is a ship, which he is said to share with his own dad. He also an eagle in flight and 1975, his year of birth.
Both David's arms are covered in sleeves – the name that describes arms which are completely covered in tattoos. Among these designs is the name Victoria written in Sanskrit, the Latin words 'Perfectio in Spiritu' which means Perfection Spirit in English.
The palm of David's right hand has a tiny drawing by daughter Harper, when he uploaded a photo of it to Instagram he added the words: "Apparently Harper is allowed to scribble on daddy."
Victoria Beckham's tattoos
Victoria Beckham has a smaller selection of tattoos and has even had some removed in recent years as she's become less keen on body art - at least on her own body!
In fact in recent photos fans have been unable to spot any tattoos but that's certainly not always been the case.
The Beckhams renewed their wedding vows in 2006 and Victoria had the roman numerals VIII-V-MMVI tattooed on her right inner wrist, which is the date 8 May 2006.
Victoria Beckham is reportedly in the process of removing the tattoo on her back (Image: Wenn)
She also had the words De Integro, meaning 'again from the start.' This is thought to represent the Beckham family's move to America when David signed a deal to play for L.A. Galaxy.
Victoria also paid tribute to David on her left wrist, with his initials in script.
After celebrating her 10 year wedding anniversary in 2009, Victoria added the words 'Together, forever, eternally' written in Hebrew, to her left wrist. David celebrated the occasion with a tattoo of ten roses on his left arm.
Victoria's long thin back tattoo, which was said to also be a Hebrew quote, has disappeared in recent years.
Brooklyn Beckham's tattoos
Brooklyn Beckham, 22, has more than 20 tattoos already. A number of them are tributes to his fiancé Nicola Peltz, including her eyes tattooed on the back of his neck.
Beneath the eyes are the words of a love letter that 26 year-old Nicola wrote for him: "My forever boy. Read this anytime you feel anxious. I want you to know how deeply loved you are.
Brooklyn's tattoo is of his fiance Nicola Peltz's eyes (Image: Instagram/Brooklyn Beckham)
Brooklyn's huge rose tattoo on his arm is dedicated to mum Victoria (Image: Instagram)
"You have the kindest heart I've ever met and hope I never go a day without your love.
"I think you are so incredible. Just we can get through it all together if you breathe slow and trust. I love you beyond.
"Love always, your future wifey."
Brooklyn Beckham shows off his new tattoo dedicated to Nicola Peltz (Image: Instagram/Brooklyn Beckham)
He also has the words: "My life, my love, my truth, my breath, my reason, my beauty, my precious" written on his forearm.
In a tribute to the other woman in his life, Victoria, he also has a large heart with the word 'mum' at the top of one arm.
Romeo Beckham's body art
Middle son Romeo is also working on his tattoo collection. His first tattoo a small unknown image on his ribs, he followed this with a large eagle in flight on his calf which he revealed in January 2021 during a training session for his football team Inter Miami CF.
He recently revealed a new inking that's strikingly similar in design to his dad's neck tattoo of a gothic style cross with wings.
Romeo's neck tattoo is very similar in design to dad David's (Image: Instagram/Romeo Beckham)
Romeo gave a closer look at his calf tattoo (Image: Romeo Beckham/ Instagram)
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The 19-year-old also has a dove on the back of his hand along with the words 'lead with love' as well as what appears to be a humming bird on his outer wrist plus his forearm features two cherubs.
So now with Cruz joining the tattoo club it leaves Harper as the only non-inked Beckham. As she's still only 10-years-old, she's got a while to wait.
Brooklyn Beckham


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Calame's bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus calamei) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Laos.

Etymology
The specific name, calamei, is in honor of naturalist and environmentalist Thomas Calame.

Geographic range
C. calamei is found in central Laos, in Khammouane Province.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of C. calamei is karst forest, at altitudes of .

Description
Adults of C. calamei have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about . Females are larger than males. The largest recorded female is about  SVL, while the largest recorded male is about  SVL.

Behavior
C. calamei is nocturnal.

Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of C. calamei is unknown.

References

Further reading
Luu VQ, Bonkowski M, Nguyen TQ, Le MD, Schneider N, Ngo HT, Ziegler T (2016). "Evolution in karst massifs: Cryptic diversity among bent-toed geckos along the Truong Son Range with descriptions of three new species and one new country record from Laos". Zootaxa 4107 (2): 101–140. (Cyrtodactylus calamei, new species).

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We take it for granted now: another year, another issue of Sports Illustrated: The Swimsuit Edition! But did you ever wonder how a sports magazine came around to publishing a yearly issue dedicated to women in bikinis?
There had actually been a Swimsuit Edition earlier that year, featuring Babette March, but it hadn't garnered too much attention. But Jule Campbell took the reins and turned the Swimsuit Edition around. Her secret? Featuring "bigger and healthier" California women that had a bit more meat on them then the Twiggy-type models that were popular at the time!
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Anna Amalia von Erbach-Erbach was born 10 June 1577 in Erbach im Odenwald, Germany to Georg III. von Erbach-Erbach (1548-1605) and Anna zu Solms-Laubach (1557-1586) and died 1630 in Dhaun, Germany of unspecified causes. She married Friedrich I. von Salm (1547-1608) 21 April 1604 in Erbach, Germany. She married Emich IV. von Daun (1563-1628) 23 December 1626 in Heidenheim, Germany. Notable ancestors include Henry II of England (1133-1189), William I of England (1027-1087), Charlemagne (747-814), Hugh Capet (c940-996), Alfred the Great (849-899). Ancestors are from Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Russia, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Belarus, Hungary, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, the Byzantine Empire, Sweden.


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Карачи () е град в Южен Пакистан, център на провинция Синд.

Разположен е на брега на Арабско море, северозападно от устието на река Инд. С население на града около 15 000 000 жители (2017), а на градската агломерация – около 16 000 000 души, Карачи е най-големият град в Пакистан и 12-и по население в света.

История
Карачи е бил известен под името Крокола на древните гърци. Тук е бил разположен лагерът на Александър Македонски, докато е изчаквал да се построи флотата за завръщането му във Вавилон след кампанията му по долината на Инд. По-късно белуджийски племена основават рибарско селище в района с името Колачи. През 18 век градът се занимава основно с търговия през Арабско море с Маскат и района на Персийския залив.

В началото на 18 век, Карачи е малко рибарско селище. Благодарение на подходящото си местоположение и природната си защитеност от мусони, през 1795 г. в селището е издигнато укрепление на синдхите. През 1839 г. след няколко изследователски експедиции Източноиндийската компания превзема града. 4 години по-късно Карачи влиза в състава на Британската империя след превземането на Синд. Британската колонизация оказва благотворно влияние върху развитието на града. Строят се много обществени сгради, улиците се павират, отварят се много училища и колежи. По такъв начин, селището се превръща в голям град, с развита за времето си инфраструктура. Карачи става едно от главните морски пристанища на британците на Арабско море, като тук са разположени големи войскови части на империята. През 1843 г., между Карачи и Мултан започва да плава параход (около 500 км по река Инд). През 1864 г. се праща първото телеграфно съобщение между Англия и Британска Индия. През 1878 г. Карачи се свързва с останалата част от Индия чрез железопътна линия. С откриването на Суецкия канал през 1869 г., и след като Пенджаб става житницата на Индия през 1890-те години, ролята на Карачи нараства още и градът става главното морско пристанище на региона. В края на 19 век населението на града е космополитно със 110 000 жители от всякакви националности.

След Първата световна война, в града започват да се развиват сферата на услугите и промишлеността. През 1924 г. в Карачи е построено летище, а през 1936 г. градът става столица на провинция Синд.

След формирането на държавата Пакистан през 1947 г. по-голямата част от индийското население на града е принудено да се изсели в Индия. В обратна посока в града от Индия пристигат десетки хиляди мюсюлмани. Градът е избран за първа столица на Пакистан, каквато остава до 1958 г.

Периодът от края на 1980-те и началото на 1990-те години е сред най-кървавите в историята на града. В Карачи пристигат много бежанци от войните в Афганистан. Отделно в града нараства напрежението между мухаджирите (пришълците от Британска Индия, пристигнали след разделянето ѝ) и "местните". Между 1992 и 1994 г. в града се провежда голяма операция за прочистване на града и успокояване на социалното напрежение, в която загиват и безследно изчезват хиляди граждани.

География и климат
Карачи е разположен в южната част на Пакистан, на брега на Арабско море. Релефът му в по-голямата си част е равен или леко хълмист, като в западната част, на остров Манора и при скалите Ойстер, е по-хълмист. Арабско море се намира южно от града. Мангрови гори и части от делтата на река Инд има в югоизточната част на града. На север-северозапад е нос Монзе (Рас Муари) – област, в която се намират високи крайбрежни скали и пясъчни формации. Там се намират няколко хубави плажа. На северозапад, на границата между кварталите Северен Назимабад и Оранги, се намират хълмовете Кхаса. В тази посока, между река Хуб и квартал Мангопир, се намира планинската верига Мангопир.

Намирайки се по крайбрежието, Карачи притежава сравнително мек субтропичен / ариден климат с малко валежи (около 250 мм годишно), по-голямата част от които са в сезона на мусоните. Зимата е мека и суха, а лятото е влажно и горещо. Близостта до морето поддържа влажността и хладните морски бризове разхлаждат през лятото. Поради високите летни температури (30 – 44 °C) зимата е смятана за най-подходящия сезон за посещения в града. През декември и януари има приятно облачно време.

През летата на 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009 и 2010 г. в града има необичайно много валежи. На 23 юни 2007 г. циклонът "Емин" залива града със 110 мм валежи и силен вятър със скорост 111 км/ч. На 18 юли 2009 г. Карачи е наводнен от 205 мм дъжд, при което загиват 20 души и са ранени 150. На 6 юни 2010 г. циклонът "Пхет" излива 152 мм валежи и донася ветрове със скорост 56 км/ч. Най-високият месечен сбор на валежите е 429,3 мм през юни 1967 г. Най-високият дневен валеж е 278,1 мм на 7 август 1953 г. Най-високата температура, измерена в Карачи, е 47 °C на 18 юни 1979 г., а най-ниската – 0 °C, е регистрирана на 21 януари 1934 г.

Икономика

Карачи е финансовата столица и най-важният икономически център на Пакистан. Градът генерира важна част от брутния вътрешен продукт и близо 2/3 от националния доход на страната. Той е седалище на повечето пакистански банки, както и на местните клонове на много чуждестранни компании. Карачи е и единственото голямо пристанище на Пакистан, през което се осъществява основната част от външната търговия.

В началото 21 век е отбелязан застой в икономическото развитие на града, предизвикан от общата политическа нестабилност, етническите конфликти и военните действия в Пакистан. БВП на Карачи е около 20 % от общия БВП на страната.

Делът на града в промишления сектор от икономиката на Пакистан е около 30%. Основната част от БВП на провинция Синд се дължи на Карачи. БВП на провинция Синд, в проценти от общия обем на БВП на Пакистан, традиционно се колебае между 28 и 30 %) Съгласно изследванията на PricewaterhouseCoopers, публикувани през 2009 г., в които участват най-големите градове в света, БВП на Карачи е 78 млрд. долара. По прогнози, БВП на града ще е 193 млрд. долара към 2025 г., благодарение на темповете на нарастване на икономиката на Карачи от 5,5% ежегодно. По този показател, Карачи значително изпреварва най-близките по големина два града на Пакистан – Лахор и Файсалабад, чиито БВП съответно е 40 и 14 млрд. долара. Високото ниво на БВП на Карачи е обусловено от мощната му производствена база и развитието на финансовия сектор. В града се произвежда текстил, цимент, стомана; развити са тежкото машиностроене и химическата промишленост; банкирането и застрахователния бизнес. През февруари 2007 г. Световната банка определя Карачи като най-благоприятния за бизнес град в Пакистан.

Транспорт

Автомобилен транспорт
Транспортните проблеми и замърсяването на околната среда са основните проблеми за Карачи. Нивото на замърсеност на въздуха в Карачи е значително високо, което е установено от Световната здравна организация. Открити са нови паркове и са посадени дърва за подобряване на състоянието на околната среда и намаляване на замърсеността ѝ. Построени са нови мостове и естакади, подземни преходи и автомагистрали за намаляване на потока по основните пътища.

В Мелбърн има трамвай "Карачи", именуван в чест на града.

Железопътен транспорт

Карачи е свързан чрез железопътни линии с другите градове на Пакистан. В града има две големи железопътни гари. По жп линиите се превозва голямо количество товари от пристанището на Карачи. Също така, много хора предпочитат да използват този вид транспорт до другите градове. През 2011 г., пакистанските власти решават да разработят проект за строителството на метрополитен в Карачи. Чиновник от министерството на транспорта заявява, че пакистанските инженери, със съдействието на японската компания JICA, се заемат с проектирането и построяването на метрото. Правителството на Япония предоставя на Пакистан кредит за строителството в размер от 872 млн. долара, който подлежи на изплащане за срок от 40 години. Метрото ще бъде построено за три години, при тясно сътрудничество с японски специалисти.

Въздушен транспорт

В Карачи е разположено международното летище "Джина". Това е най-голямото и най-развитото летище в Пакистан. През него преминават до 10 млн. пътници годишно. Летището си сътрудничи с голям брой чуждестранни авиокомпании, предимно от страните от Близкия изток и Югоизточна Азия. На практика, всички авиокомпании на Пакистан използват летището в качеството му на основен транспортен възел, включително Pakistan International Airlines, Airblue и Shaheen Air International. Градът има още две летища, но те се използват от въоръжените сили на страната.

Воден транспорт

Карачи е единственият голям пакистански град, имащ изход на брега на Арабско море. Правителството на страната разработва план за развитието на мрежа за превозване на товари по река Инд от провинция Пенджаб, за намаляване на разходите за транспорт и повишаване на заетостта на населението в рамките на социално-икономическото развитие на Пакистан. Най-големите пристанища в Пакистан са Карачи и пристанище Касим. Тези пристанища са оборудвани с модерни съоръжения и оборудване и се използват не само от Пакистан, но също така и от Афганистан и страните от Централна Азия без излаз на море.

Население

Сред жителите на Карачи има много етно-лингвистични групи от други части на Пакистан и бежанци от цял свят. В края на 19 век населението на града е около 105 000 души, с постепенно увеличаване на броя през следващите няколко десетилетия, достигайки до повече от 400 000 души в навечерието на независимостта на страната през 1947 г. Текущите оценки за населението в началото на 21 век варират от 12 до 18 млн. души. Населението на града се очаква да нараства с около 5% годишно (основно поради вътрешната миграция), в това число около 45 000 работници, идващи в града всеки месец от различни части на Пакистан.

Към началото на 21 век, най-голямата етническа общност в града са мухаджирите. По-голямата част от домовете, изоставени от индусите, са предоставени от правителството на Пакистан на говорещи урду имигранти мюсюлмани, които са избягали от Индия. Тези бежанци са наречени мухаджири и техните потомци формират по-голямата част от населението на Карачи. Освен тях, в града пристигат голям брой мюсюлмани от Пенджаб и Кашмир. Пущуните идват от Северозападната погранична провинция и Северен Белуджистан и към началото на века са втората по големина етническа група в града. В Карачи живеят над 7 милиона пущуни, включително около 50 000 регистрирани бежанци от Афганистан. Карачи е дом на най-голямата пущунска общност в света – техният брой в града е много повече, отколкото в изконно пущунски градове като Кандахар, Пешавар и Квета. Много от пущуните живеят в Карачи от десетилетия и вследствие на това, основните езици за комуникация са урду и английски (особено за богатите семейства).

След индийско-пакистанската война от 1971 г. в града прииждат хиляди преселници бенгалци от Източен Пакистан (след декември 1971 г. – независимата държава Бангладеш), и в Карачи живеят до 2 млн. души от тази страна, наричани в Пакистан биха́ри, много от които емигрират в Пакистан през 1980-те и 1990-те години и понастоящем работят в града. По-късно пристигат и бежанци от Мианмар и азиатски бежанци от Уганда. В града има и емигранти от Иран, бившия СССР и Шри Ланка. Има и неголяма общност сиди (африканска по произход негроидна расово-етническа група).

Други значими етнически малцинства в Карачи са белуджите (предимно в западните райони на града) и синдхите (в източните райони). Общностите на арменците и евреите, които през колониалния период са доста многобройни и влиятелни, понастоящем се състоят от няколко десетки души.

Езици
Според преброяването от 1998 г., в Карачи са разпространени следните езици: урду (48,52%); панджаби (13,94%); пущу (11,42%); синдхи (7,22%); белуджки език (4,34%); сирайки (2,11%) и други (12,4%). В града може да се срещнат и дари, гуджарати, арабски, персийски и бенгалски езици.

Религия
По-голямата част от жителите на Карачи са мюсюлмани, но там съществува и значителна християнска общност. По времето на британското управление в Карачи живеят лидери на много религиозни движения, например Мария Монтесори. В града се е намирал Световният духовен университет "Брахма Кумарис".

Образование

В града се намират немалко училища. Карачийският университет, основан през 1951 г., е на 16-о място в света по броя на учащите се в него (345 000 души) и на 1-во място в Пакистан по броя на редовно учащите се (24 000 души). Към университета има астрономическа обсерватория. Най-старото държавно училище в града и провинция Синд е "Нараян Джаганат", основано през 1855 г.

През 2008 – 09 г., нивото на грамотност сред възрастното население на града се оценя на 77%. Карачи заема 4-то место по ниво на грамотност грамотности в страната след Исламабад, Равалпинди и Джелам, с най-високия дял на учащи се в провинция Синд. Образованието в Карачи (съгласно съществуващата в Пакистан система) се дели на пет нива: начално (от първи до пети клас), общо (от шести до осми), пълно (от девети до десети, в чиито край се издава атестат). В университетите степените са бакалавър и магистър. В Карачи има както държавни, така и частни учебни заведения. По-голямата част от учебните заведения са разделени по полов признак.

Спорт
Крикетът е най-популярният спорт в Карачи и Пакистан. Националният стадион в Карачи е единственият в града стадион за крикет от световна класа и вторият по големина стадион за крикет в Пакистан (след стадион "Кадафи" в Лахор). На 26 февруари 1955 г. Националния стадион е домакин на първия си международен мач – играят Пакистан и Индия. Оттогава пакистанският национален отбор по крикет печели 20 от 41 изиграни мача на стадиона. Въпреки това, нестабилността в страната, която се дължи на високото ниво на тероризма, води до това, че много държави отказват да участват в мачове в Карачи. Между 1996 и 2001 г., националният отбор по крикет не спечели нито един мач в Карачи. В града има редица отбори по крикет, включително: "Карачи", "Карачи Блус", "Карачи Грийнс" и "Карачи Уайтс". По време на Световната купа по крикет през 1996 г. Националния стадион е домакин на два мача от групите (Пакистан срещу ЮАР и Пакистан срещу Англия, както и четвъртфиналния мач ЮАР срещу Антилските острови. В града са проведени седем ежегодни Национални игри на Пакистан.

В Карачи са популярни и спортове като бадминтон, футбол и баскетбол. Футболът е особено популярен в Лиари (квартал на Карачи), който е обитаван от големи общности сиди и белуджи. Футболният стадион е един от най-големите футболни стадиони в Пакистан, като побира около 40 000 зрители. През 2005 г. градът е домакин на шампионата по футбол на Югоизточна Азия, както и на Geo Super Football League през 2007 г. В града има стадион за хокей на трева, спортни съоръжения за бокс, скуош и поло. Тъй като градът е разположен на брега на Арабско море, в него са разпространени и водни спортове като гребане и сърфинг.

Престъпност
В Карачи са извършени много терористични актове. Сред тях са свалянето на самолет през 1986 г., отвличането и убийството на американския журналист Даниел Пърл през 2002 г., терористичният акт през 2007 г. Още много престъпления са извършени от групировката "Лашкар Тайба". Карачи е важен град в международната търговия на хашиш и хероин, от която забогатяват наркобарони като Гулбедин Хекматяр.

Личности
 Родени в Карачи
 Мохамед Али Джина (1876 – 1948), мюсюлмански политик
 Беназир Бхуто (1953 – 2007), първата жена, ръководила мюсюлманска държава
 Починали в Карачи
 Мохамед Али Джина (1876 – 1948), мюсюлмански политик
 Даниел Пърл (1963 – 2002), американски журналист

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