First days or even weeks in preschool can be a tough time for you and your child. Almost all kids experience meltdowns when they are separated for the first time with their parents. Some children, however, go through highly emotional moments and are bursting into tears every time you mention school.
Anxiety not only makes you kid unhappy and demotivated to visit the school but drives into the guilt of leaving him alone. Every child is different, but fortunately, you can help make the transition smoother for him with simple tricks and consistency.
Don't be afraid of this critical moment and keep reading to find out how to deal with a crying child at a drop-off.
Little ones are very sensitive to changes. Taken out from their comfort zone of the home, they feel terrified of all the new things and people. There are many reasons your child might behave too emotional and start crying every time, but the main reason is simple- stress.
When changing the environment the child feels desperate and lonely. He might think you're giving him up. Many children fail in the task to adjust to the new experience, especially if they are not prepared for what's coming. They simply feel scared of what can happen if you're not there to protect them.
Usually, shy kids experience harsh meltdowns because of their inability to communicate. They are just frightened of the other kids. If the child feels insecure, he will be incapable of coping without you. If you raised your kid alone so far without the help of family or babysitter he has never met new people.
Crying is usually a protest against your decision to leave him alone. If the kid hasn't developed certain routine and consistency getting up in the morning and traveling to the preschool can be a huge problem.
The first days are the most difficult for both of you with crying and begging all the way to the preschool. Usually, after some time the child will calm down and stop crying. But sometimes this doesn't happen. Some children keep crying, even at night knowing there's school tomorrow. So what to do you if your kid is more than just upset, but literally feels unhappy? Maybe he's not ready for preschool yet. Don't be surprised. At the age of three, not all kids are ready to enter "the big world".
Preschool years are an excellent way to leave a kid in a secure place and return to work. It is a time of an early development helping little ones with the future years of education. Preparing your child for preschool is not an impossible task.
Reducing the first weeks' stress will improve his attention and sparkle curiosity to learn new things. No matter that learning for toddlers is a basic process it still requires devotion. If the child is crying all day, he will not be able to take part in common activities. If he's angry or scared, he will reject even the pleasant games in class.
Mental preparation through conversations and actions will help the child to make a quick transition. Assuming the classroom is a friendly environment you kid will develop a passion for learning. Let's not forget this is a highly stressful event. If the child is not aware of what's coming further psychological issues might appear.
Knowing your child feels comfortable visiting class, will make you feel calmer as a parent. The guilt every parent experiences can play a bad role in increasing the stress in the family even more. In certain extreme cases, the guilty parent decides preschool is bad for the child because crying breaks his heart.
The preparation process is not as complicated as you think. It only needs understanding your child's needs.
There is no magic formula in parenting, but you can use this advice as guidelines to mentally prepare your kid for preschool. Let's see some great practices and tips for parents to calm down a crying child.
One thing to help you and the child is the right size of the group. Larger groups with many kids are difficult to organize and pretty much scare the little ones. If it is possible to choose a preschool with smaller groups, no more than 10, 15 children. A more intimate atmosphere will create a feeling of safety for the child and will let him meet new friends faster.
If you choose a nearby preschool, you can practice "going to school" before the year starts. A simple routing such a walking to the school with you will make your child feel more confident in doing things alone. If you drop off the kid with your car, he has quite a lot of time to beg you to take him back home. However, if it's not an option to visit a preschool in the neighborhood, you can use different tactics to calm the crying child.
One thing you should definitely do is to introduce the kid to the teacher in advance to stimulate the feeling of trust. Ask the teacher to come and meet your kid at the car or the door. He will realize there is actually another person he can rely on. Many children immediately stop crying when they see someone wants to take care of them. It is a good idea to visit the school together in advance to convince him there's nothing scary about it.
Try to leave your kid with your family or friends you trust alone for a couple of hours. He will get used to playing without you and stop being afraid of new contacts.
You can try role play communication games with his favorite toys, acting as his new classmates. Read his books with pictures showing how fun it is to go to school. The kid will be excited about the games and will forget about crying.
Develop your own individual goodbye routine, something that matters to you both. It will be your unique ritual, like a magic spell to keep the tears away.
Finally, don't forget to stimulate you kid by saying he can make it. Reminding him, he can do this every day, will make him cope with the stressful moment easily. Always say how proud you are because he did great today.
It is all about understanding and consistency. Children are capable of amazing things with just a little stimulation. Soon the picture of a crying toddler glued to your leg will be in history leaving you with a happy child full of energy.


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package org.openqa.selenium.remote.server.testing;

import com.google.common.collect.Maps;

import org.openqa.selenium.Capabilities;
import org.openqa.selenium.WebDriver;
import org.openqa.selenium.remote.SessionId;
import org.openqa.selenium.remote.server.DriverSessions;
import org.openqa.selenium.remote.server.Session;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Set;

public class StaticTestSessions implements DriverSessions {

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  public StaticTestSessions(Capabilities capabilities, WebDriver... drivers) {
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Milwaukee priest on road to canonization
Born in Canada, Fr. Stephen Eckert joined the Capuchin order, was ordained in 1896 and sent to New York for his first assignment. While there he fell in love with African Americans and felt a desire to minister to their spiritual needs, something that was rarely heard of in America at the time.
This calling was further cemented after a visit to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in Philadelphia, a religious community founded by St. Katherine Drexel, who served various African American communities. He was convinced that God was calling him to this apostolate and wrote to his superior in 1903.
"I humbly ask you for the privilege of devoting my life to missionary work alone, in conformity with God's holy will. I must point out that since last year I have been thinking of going south to work with the Blacks; so if you think that this might redound to the greater glory of God, I would be glad to do so…"
His dream wasn't fulfilled until he was appointed pastor at St. Benedict the Moor Parish in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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In need of "Ministers of Holy Communion" at all Mass times
In need of "Ministers of Holy Communion" at all Mass times. Fr. Barry is extending an invitation to those who would like to become new Ministers of Holy Communion. Please consider serving in this ministry and to call the parish office, if you wish to be a part of this rewarding ministry. Your names will be submitted to the Diocesan office before becoming commissioned and after approval is given, you will receive instruction. Thank you.
From the Desk of Fr. Jim - January 26, 2020
From the Desk of Father Jim:
The announcement last week was a long time coming, and it has taken a toll on our bishop as you can see by watching the announcement on the diocesan website. Looking at the list of priests in the diocese with a substantiated allegation, there are some names that will be recognized after serving in this area. It is a time that calls for reflection and prayer, and a time of reparation. It is hopefully the beginning of a time of healing as well. Please pray for all involved in this scandal that has rocked and continues to rock our Church.
As Bishop Callahan noted, this disclosure is an important step. Just as when we go to individual confession, it is important that we name our sins. Shining the light of Christ upon our sin helps remove the power sin holds over us. Remaining in darkness only benefits Satan as he thrives in darkness, and make no mistake; Satan's hand is all over this abuse scandal. Bishop Callahan also writes that this is a necessary step. Victims often state they feel no sense of justice, and this step helps to provide them with this. He concludes stating this is also a painful step; for victims as it reopens painful wounds and it is painful for the faithful laity and clergy who feel anger and humiliation for the sexual abuse and abuse of power committed by these men.
You can find the bishop's letter and video of his announcement as well as a list of those with substantiated allegations on the diocesan website (www.diolc.org). These efforts are meant to be a way forward. Sin has been a part of the history of mankind since the dawn of time, and we are living in a time of heightened sexual abuse both within our Church and in Western society, which the 'Me Too' movement attests to. There is never anything that can justify any of this, but we need to do our best to acknowledge it and put into place protections so these things end. Again, we are steeped in sin, and it will never be totally eradicated, but we need to be honest and strive for perfection as we move forward, so this terrible part of our past is not a part of our future. With God's grace and mercy we can overcome this as we have overcome many other failures in the history of our Church.
Fr. Jim
3 Louisiana causes for canonization
From the Church
The list of canonized saints from the United States might soon be notably lengthier, with the bishop of Lafayette, Louisiana, set to advance three causes.
Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel is advancing the causes for Charlene Richard and Auguste "Nonco" Pelafigue.
A third cause, for Lieutenant Father J. Verbis Lafleur, requires collaboration from two other bishops since he was in the military, but is also moving forward.
Pilgrimage for Life Prayers
Please keep the 61 people from our area in prayer as we attend the Pilgrimage for Life January 22-26. We are praying that life may be valued and defended at all stages from conception to natural death. Thank you for supporting the Jars for Life fundraiser and for your prayers! Please keep the 61 people from our area in prayer as we attend the Pilgrimage for Life January 22-26. We are praying that life may be valued and defended at all stages from conception to natural death. Thank you for supporting the Jars for Life fundraiser and for your prayers.
ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE
On behalf of your parish family, I would like to express our gratitude for the initial response to our Annual Appeal. As I stated in my letter last fall, the appeal is how the business of the diocese gets done. The various curial offices budgets are supplied through this appeal, as well as the many outreaches that are returned to the individual parishes. As far as I am aware, most dioceses in the United States operate in this or a similar way, and it works fairly well, although it is far from perfect.
Christ the King has a goal of $36,575 for this year's appeal. In the first 4 months of the appeal, we have received a total of $28,480.00 with a total of 147 donors. This is a very strong response from our parish families, and it is much appreciated. This means that we are in need of an additional $7,750.00 in order to make our goal. Last year we had a total of 174 contributors, which is close to 50% of our families, and we would love to surpass that number this year. It is normal for parishes in the Diocese to have around 30% to 35% participation, so I commend the family of Christ the King, but there remains a challenge for us as well. Increasing this to 60% or higher participation, we would see an increase of around 35 families. If the average donation of $200 continues, this would bring in additional monies, which would put us over the top and include a very nice rebate to the parish.
As a reminder, all gifts that come in over the goal are returned to the parish 100%, and are not subject to the normal diocesan tax that is paid on normal contributions. As the Christmas season has come to a close, and tax season is still a couple months away, this is a special time for an additional push. If you have not yet contributed to the annual appeal, please pray over this, and consider making a contribution. Any and all contributions are much appreciated. I would also like to mention the listing of names in our bulletin in thanksgiving. Everyone that returns a response card, whether making a financial contribution or a spiritual contribution is listed as a means of saying Thank You! The names are listed in order the gift was received by the diocese, and if you have not yet seen your name, due to the number of families that have responded, please be patient and you will be listed soon. If you do not wish to be mentioned for any reason, please let the parish office know, and your name will not be listed.
This year is a special year for Christ the King Parish as well. We are excitingly looking forward to the appointment of our own priest after many years being served through St John the Baptist in Marshfield. This is an opportunity for our parish family, but it comes at a cost, as we will be responsible for taking care of the priest appointed in all ways, financially, materially and spiritually. As you are aware, we have embarked upon a capital campaign in order to construct new parish offices and a rectory. In so many ways, parish life is reflected in our personal lives. Just as we invest in our personal businesses and farms, without a guarantee, we move forward in trust and faith. How much more so should we approach our faith life and our spiritual home? The responses to our survey were overwhelming positive, and for that reason we are moving forward with this project. Please continue to pray for the continued growth and vibrancy of our parish family. This project is separate from the annual appeal, which will continue coming up each year, while the capital campaign is a 3 year challenge.
In closing I would ask especially for your prayers for this effort. Nothing that we do in the church or family has any value if not supported first and foremost spiritually. Even if you are not able to make a financial contribution at this time, every- one can make this an intention in prayer, and this will be repaid with eternal dividends when we leave this world. God bless.
Fr Jim
Pope Francis calls for prayers for Australia
From the Pope
Pope Francis asked for everyone "to pray to the Lord to help the people [of Australia] in this difficult time" as major fires rage across the nation. Addressing Australian speaking pilgrims at the General Audience, the Holy Father said "I am close to the Australian people".
Major bushfires have broken out around Australia, with more than 10.3 million hectares (25.5 million acres) of land burned in recent weeks. More than twenty people have lost their lives in the fires.
Please prayer for our second grade students and their families as they prepare to confess their sins and receive the grace offered by Jesus Christ through the sacrament of Reconciliation!
First Reconciliation will be celebrated on January 22
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Posts Tagged 'protest'
38 Degrees loses the plot
Lewisham choir
so for 1 week it's ok not to be #1. Let's do the right thing & help them win. It's Christmas. @Choir_NHS good luck https://t.co/ORCtFY1k4i
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) December 23, 2015
38 Degrees urge me to buy a single promoting the NHS, apparently if enough fools can be pursued to part with their money, it will make the Christmas No 1 spot. Does anyone actually care what is the No 1 spot?
It's going to be close. In just three days time, the battle for Christmas number one could be won by a group of NHS doctors and nurses who have recorded a song about the NHS.
The Christmas charts are usually dominated by whichever X-Factor song Simon Cowell chooses. But this year, there's just 2,000 record sales between the NHS song and Justin Bieber. And there are millions of 38 Degrees members. If just 10,000 of us spend the 79p to buy the song, we could make sure the NHS gets to number one.
It'll mean millions of people will hear that the NHS needs saving over the festive period. The song will be announced on Christmas Day and it'll raise lots of awkward questions for Jeremy Hunt as every radio station and TV chart show plays the song.Please can you stand with the NHS this Christmas and help get the NHS to the top spot? Just click one of the options below to buy the single and bump the NHS up the charts.
The winner will be announced on Christmas Day at 1pm. Imagine the NHS nurses and doctors switching on the radio during their shifts and hearing the nation has decided the NHS deserves the top spot this year. It might bring an extra smile while they're looking after our loved ones this Christmas.
Putting the NHS at number one this Christmas will send a powerful message to the staff who make our NHS something to be proud of: thank you. And a ripple through government as millions of people hear the message that the NHS is in trouble. Can you help bump the NHS single to the number one spot and prove Britain loves the NHS?
I do not buy rubbish. Not when there is music around worth buying, musicians worth supporting.
And where do they release this festive jingle? Er, tax dodging Google and Apple.
Methinks 38 Degrees has lost the plot and scored a massive own goal.
I can see their logic, but not directing to iTunes or Google Play.
Why not direct to bandcamp?
It is also on Amazon, and beggars belief being streamed on Spotify.
Full marks to Justin Bieber for directing his fans to buy the NHS festive jingle, not his own offering. And anything but the garbage promoted by Simon Cowel.
Christmas Number 1: NHS choir battles Justin Bieber for top spot in powerful message to Jeremy Hunt
NHS choir holds a narrow lead in the race for the 2015 Christmas No 1
Opinions on the state of the NHS
Tags:38 Degrees loses the plot, Lewisham choir, music, NHS, protest
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Sheffield reporter threatened with arrest under anti-terrorism laws
Alex Evans ordered by police not to film pensioners' Freedom Ride protest against cuts to free travel at city train station.
Sheffield Star editor James Mitchinson said what happened to the reporter was absolutely unacceptable and the paper would be seeking an explanation
A reporter was threatened with arrest under anti-terrorism laws and forced to erase potentially important video evidence after filming a protest in Sheffield.
The editor of the Sheffield Star has demanded an explanation as to why his reporter, Alex Evans, was warned off filming a protest against cuts to free travel provision for pensioners and disabled people by British transport police officers on Monday.
Evans claims he was ordered to erase footage he'd recorded on his phone because he did not have permission to film on private property inside Sheffield station. When he initially resisted the request and continued to film, he says he was told he could be arrested under terror laws.
Shortly after he stopped filming, British transport police officers handcuffing and bundling away two men. The arrested men, aged 64 and 65, were taking part in the Freedom Ride, a long-running protest against cuts to free travel provision in South Yorkshire.
James Mitchinson, editor of the Star, said on Tuesday: "What happened to our reporter Alex Evans yesterday was absolutely unacceptable and we will be seeking a full explanation of why he was treated in such a heavy-handed, threatening manner. To cite anti-terror laws is clearly nonsense. We have a right to report the news, and the Star will always fight for that right. Our readers expect nothing less.
"But this case illustrates just how difficult it can be to report the news, on the spot when, increasingly, authorities are seeking to 'manage' it.
"We're well aware that Sheffield Station is, like all stations, technically private property, and ordinarily we'd need to seek permission to film there. But this wasn't a PR stunt, it was an extraordinary event that couldn't have been predicted and it was very much in the public interest that people were made aware of what was going on. As the local paper and website that's our job, and it's a job that people expect us to do."
Evans claims British transport police told him the officer who asked him to delete his footage was part of Northern Rail's rail response team. Northern Rail said it was trying to establish who made the request.
Though the reporter was prevented from filming the scuffles, members of the public managed to capture the arrests on their own phones.
The "rough" manner of the arrests have been criticised by organisers of the Freedom Ride demonstrations, which involve large groups of protesters all attempting to board the same train without buying a ticket.
Jen Dunstan, of Sheffield Disabled People Against the Cuts, told the Star: "Dozens of elderly and disabled people have been left with bruising. Some have cuts where their skin has broken from being pushed and shoved.
"A placid and calm gentleman was roughly manhandled. I am angry and shocked. The police are meant to protect elderly people."
Northern Rail said in a statement: "Members of the media must have written permission from the train operator which manages the station before undertaking any filming on station property. Under no circumstances are Northern Rail employees to be filmed without prior agreement from the Northern Rail press office."
A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "We were called upon to assist rail staff dealing with issues relating to an ongoing protest.
"As a result two people were arrested – on suspicion of travel fraud and obstructing a police officer – and the investigation into these alleged offences is ongoing.
"A number of separate incidents arising from these arrests, and involving police, have been brought to our attention. We are in the process of fully investigating these and will speak to all those involved."
George Arthur, aged 64, and Tony Nuttall, 65, have been charged with failure to pay and obstructing police.
Reposted from The Guardian.
I have had the same problem, been threatened with arrest for taking photos on a station, though terrorism legislation was not invoked.
Northern Rail apologises to Sheffield reporter over 'incorrect' arrest threat
Rail firm issue apology over video arrest threat
Tags:democracy, protest, social justice
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Free Pussy Riot!
Pussy Riot v Vladimir Putin
Free Pussy Riot supporter in Barcelona
A man dies from a tumour, so how can a country survive with growths like labour camps and exiles? — Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
The outrage across the world has been nothing short of phenomenal!
On Friday, three members of the feminist punk group Pussy Riot were sentenced in a Stalin-era show trial to two years in prison for staging a peaceful protest against Russian President Vladimir Putin inside an Orthodox church. A judge rejected the argument their act was a form of political protest, instead ruling it was motivated by religious hatred. As the verdict came down Friday, solidarity protests took place in more than 60 cities around the world marking Global Pussy Riot Day.
The Pussy Riot case was seen as a key test of how far Putin would go to crackdown on dissidents during his third stint as president.
What message does it send to the world when the three young women are held in chains, in a cage with bars, then a glass cage, in court for 12 hours a day, not allowed breaks to go to the toilet or to eat, back to prison for five hours, but not to sleep as the only time to prepare their case.
Two years in a penal colony, a slave labour camp, for singing a protest song.
Imprisoned and persecuted writers have PEN, we now need something similar for musicians.
Has nothing changed in Russia since Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn wrote Cancer Ward and One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich?
Is the Kremlin so corrupt and rotten that Pussy Riot brings it crumbling to the ground?
Russia has a collapsing economy. It needed oil at $40 a barrel, it now needs oil at $150 a barrel. Investors will avoid Russia like the plague.
Why Vladimir Putin Needs Higher Oil Prices
Reagan bankrupted the Soviet Union by forcing an arms race it could not afford and dragging into a war in Afghanistan it could not sustain. Vladimir Putin is now bankrupting Russia by making promises he cannot honour and presiding of a kleptocracy that is robbing the country.
Vladimir Putin is turning Russia into a pariah state. He has backed Assad in the slaughter of the Syrian people, now he is persecuting Pussy Riot for singing a protest song.
Please sign the global petitions in support of Pussy Riot:
http://www.allout.org/en/actions/russianriot
We are all Pussy Riot. You cannot kill an idea.
First They Came For The Communists
Tell Russia To Release Pussy Riot!
Pussy Riot is just the start of the fight for free speech in Russia
The true blasphemy: Slavoj Žižek on Pussy Riot
After Pussy Riot, artists everywhere must stand up for each other
Russian police searching for 2 more Pussy Riot members
Pussy Riot copycats booted from German cathedral (VIDEO)
Stephen Fry publishes two-page open letter of support for jailed Pussy Riot members
Reading the Riot Act
Punk Band Pussy Riot Crashes Investment Case
Strummer of Love – Free Pussy Riot – BAND PETITION
Support for «Pussy Riot» from Latvia
We Are All Pussy Riot, We Are All Waiting To Happen
The Priest Who Beat Pussy Riot: The Orthodox Point Man with the Kremlin
Tags:democracy, free pussy riot, human rights, music, protest, punk, Russia, Vladimir Putin
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Garry Kasparov beaten by police outside Pussy Riot trial
Garry Kasparov was speaking to reporters outside the Moscow courthouse where the sentencing of the band Pussy Riot was taking place. Suddenly he was violently seized by police and forced onto a bus. Later he was beaten by a group of police. The police department has announced they are investigating whether Kasparov bit and injured an officer. The officer in question is highlighted in this video striking Kasparov with his fist. At no time during or after beating Kasparov does the officer show any sign of injury. The officer stays at the scene after Kasparov is forced onto the bus for the second time and the officer uses both of his hands to adjust his vest.
It is a dark day for Russia.
Three members of Pussy Riot get put on a show trial which bring echoes back to the dark days of Stalin.
Supporters of Pussy Riot outside the court get beaten and dragged away by the police, including former world chess chess champion Garry Kasparov who was in the process of giving a media interview.
Pussy Riot show trial
Putin Lights Up the Fires – Pussy Riot
We are one Clit! Free Pussy Riot!
Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov dragged away from massive protest as Russia jails Pussy Riot trio for two years for hooliganism in 'show trial'
Pussy Riot: Garry Kasparov arrested outside Moscow court
Tags:democracy, free pussy riot, Garry Kasparov, human rights, music, protest, punk, Pussy Riot, Russia
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London 2012 opening ceremony a celebration of democracy meanwhile outside
London 2012 Critical Mass cycle ride
On Friday, we were all thrilled by the opening ceremony, well all thrilled except one Member of Parliament who attends parties where the dress code is Nazi uniform. We saw suffragettes, we celebrated the NHS, we saw winged cyclists.
Meanwhile outside it was business as usual. A Critical Mass cycle ride seen by some as protest at the Zil Lanes but in reality simply to exercise the right to cycle on the public highway was brutally attacked by the police. The police reaction was totally over the top. The police could have simply let the cyclists pass through, point made, and that would have been the end of the matter but that sadly is not the way the mentality of the Met works.
Something like 200 cyclists were arrested. They were held on a bus all night without food or drink whilst they waited to be processed.
Mass arrests for the heinous crime of "cycling in a group north of the river Thames" on the opening night of an Olympics, which is supposed to be promoting access to sport and active travel, sends a clear message about how committed Games organisers Locog are to any legacy other than a financial one.
A diverse group of people attempting to celebrate their right to use the road safely and in an environmentally friendly manner , which they have been doing for several years and even won the right to do so in the House of Lords, should be promoted by the Olympics, rather than persecuted for fear of their creating a four or five minute delay on the precious Zil Lanes. As Critical Mass is a long-running sporting tradition in London and many other cities across the world, Locog should have made sure they accommodated it — the Olympics are disrupting normal life in the city enough already without infringing the rights of the participants in one of few sporting events which no one is able to make a profit from.
On Friday 27th July, 182 cyclists were held in a police kettle for two hours, handcuffed in buses for three hours, and held in a police cell from six hours to two days. These included a 13 year old boy. Police also confirmed the cyclists reports that CS gas was used during these arrests.
Out of 182 cyclists, only 3 have been charged with any offence. However, ALL have bail conditions imposed on them until September 18th 2012 restricting their freedom to move, assemble, associate and live their lives.
We have the following demands:
All bail conditions should be discharged
All data including DNA, fingerprint, addresses etc taken from those cyclists should be removed from all paper and comupter records of police & other agencies
An independent review of the thuggish police behaviour on Friday 27th July should be conducted as a matter of urgency
All this for continuing the 18 year tradition of a bike ride through the streets of London on the last Friday of every month.
Some of those arrested were nothing to do with the Critical Mass cycle ride. They simply happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time on a bike (which in the eyes of the Met is a heinous crime requiring cuffing and detention).
This political policing to crush dissent and restrict people's rights without charge must be stoppped. Help us stand for a police and legal system which we can believe in, please sign our petition today:
http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/metropolitan-police-criminal-justice-system-uk-justice-for-the-critical-mass-182
Bradley Wiggins, the first Brit to win the Tour de France, has increased awareness and interest in cycling. A massive own goal by the Met.
Was this the image London 2012 wanted broadcast around the world on the opening night, police brutality against a bunch of cyclists?
Critical Mass is a mass cycle ride that takes place around the world on the last Friday of the month.
The Total Policing of Critical Mass – An Eye Witness Report
Cycling arrests raise questions about legacy Olympic organisers want to leave
Celebrating protest inside the Olympic Games while stopping it outside
Critical Mass arrests: police charge three
Mass arrests at monthly cycling event in London on Olympic ceremony night (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Tags:critical mass, cycling, London 2012, police brutality, policing, protest
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Protest the dominant theme of 2011
St Paul's in-the-camp Time Out picture of the year 2011
here to stay
root out usury
Christmas Bishop of London at St Paul's in-the-Camp
As 2011 draws to a close, Occupy and Arab Spring were the defining moments. Historians will note the date when one world changed to another, no longer were ordinary people prepared to be kicked around by corrupt politicians in the pocket of Big Businesses.
Strictly speaking the Arab Spring started in Tunisia as 2010 drew to a close, but it really took off in Tahrir Square at the beginning of the year. Mubarak has gone but the job is not yet finished, the ruling military elite has yet to be toppled. In Libya a job well done, but unfortunately much blood was shed. In Syria, work in progress, Assad has a simple choice, hand himself over to the ICC or leave with a bullet in the head. In Yemen, unfinished businesses. In Saudi Arabia the corrupt House of Saud has yet to be toppled or the Mullahs and Ayatollahs in Iran.
– Syria troops 'clash with Damascus activists'
Occupy started in Spain when the young unemployed occupied the centre of Madrid. It quickly spread to New York, then around the world. Brutal crackdowns in the US. In the UK St Paul's in-the-Camp has spread to an estimated 60 camps around the country. Contrary to the smear stories in the media, it never was the camp v St Paul's and the clergy are working closely with the camp. St Paul's in-the-Camp has revitalised the church, made them recognise the core values of Christianity. Contrary to smears in the media, church attendance up not down.
– Freedom to protest
– St Paul's plans for lasting legacy of Occupy protest
– Archbishop of Wales urges church to 'get hands dirty' in the fight against poverty and injustice
– The origins of Christmas
– The Nativity of Our Lord
– Attendances prove Christmas surprise
On Christmas day the Bishop of London delivered a box of chocolates to the camp outside St Paul's. The year will end with a reading of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol at 6pm this evening on the steps of St Paul's.
– Protesters celebrate Christmas, as judge postpones decision
– An Occupy reading of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'
– Occupy London presents a reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol – 6pm Friday 30 December at the steps of St. Paul's Cathedral
– Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol especially adapted for Occupy London
– New Year's Eve Weekend at Occupy London – Make it count!
As Dickens' bicentennial approaches, it seems only fitting for Occupy London to stage a public reading of A Christmas Carol at St Paul's Cathedral. Dickens was compelled to write A Christmas Carol out of a strong desire to comment on the enormous gap between the rich and poor in Victorian Britain. It is a similar strength of conviction that has motivated the growth of the Occupy movement to work to transform the growing social, economic and political injustices of our time. As Giles Fraser, former Canon Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral said:
Christmas is the most political of the Church's festivals … all politics is about people, and without a fundamental sympathy for the plight of other human beings, and in particular for the dispossessed, no political movement for social change is ever going to capture the heart. For Dickens, Christmas was the emotional centre of the big society. Peace on earth and goodwill to all.
Arab Spring and Occupy have become key words and phrases of 2011. St Paul's in-the-Camp picture of the year for Time Out. Time Magazine proclaimed this year's Person of the Year to be "the Protester". Five of the Top 10 Most Commented Stories this year in the New York Times were about Occupy wall Street!
– New words: the official* glossary of 2011
– Best of 2011: pictures of the year – Occupy London camp
– The Protester
In Leeds, when the unaccountable town council announced £90 million cuts protesters stormed the council chamber, then Occupy Leeds arrived.
– 2011: when year of global protests became local in Leeds
– Quiet in the August troubles; but Occupy looks here to stay
UK Uncut has forced tax dodging up the political agenda. A damning report on HMRC by a House of Commons Select Committee. The Head of HMRC forced to resign, with effect next year. UK Uncut and Occupy London Stock Exchange have exposed the City of London as one of the few remaining Rotten Boroughs.
– The tax haven in the heart of Britain
Who would have thought Russians would have taken to the streets in their tens of thousands if not hundreds of thousands to call for democratic accountability and to call upon Vladimir Putin to go?
Not all good news.
There has been coups in Greece and Italy. Italy no longer has a democratically elected government, it has a government put in place by EU and German bankers. A government to serve the banks and EU not the people of Italy. In Greece the government is acting for the EU and bankers not the Greek people.
Ryanair refused to allow a passenger on his way home for Christmas to board a flight to Malaga. Hints of terrorism. Yet one more reason to boycott Ryanair.
– Occupy protester 'banned' from flight home for Christmas
Iraq is descending into Hell.
– The Truth as Iraq descends into Hell
Occupy has inspired poetry.
– Jesus was born in an empty building
– Occupy
– Oh St Pauls, why?
For Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho 2011 was a very good year, his latest book, the biographical Aleph released last year in Brazil, shot straight to No 1 in every country published. The noticeable exception was in the UK thanks to High Street bookshop chain Waterstone's deliberately choosing not to put Aleph on display.
– What a year!
As 2011 draws to a close there is still much unfinished business. The list is long, libraries closures, cuts in public services, Welfare to Work programmes, privatisation of the health service …
– How to help disabled people fight the welfare reform bill
I will give but one example.
Lincoln City Council has decided to put a heritage site, The Lawn, up for sale. Set in a 8 acre site, this museum complex was a pioneering mental hospital, it now houses the Sir Joseph Banks Conservatory. Sir Joseph Banks was chief scientific officer on the Endeavour, established Kew gardens, President of the Royal Society. The Lawn is the ideal site for Occupy Lincoln.
– Not for Sale! Hands off our Lawn!
As we head into 2012, the fight goes on …
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Jesus was born in an empty building
Brilliant poetry reading on the life of Jesus at St Paul's in-the-Camp.
Jesus was a protester by Catherine Brogan.
For Lina to bring a smile to her face.
Top story SPOT – a poetry paper (Friday 24 December 2011).
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Egypt: Army thugs attack protesters
burning building
Thousands upon thousands entering Tahrir Square
Army soldiers just came into apartment we are at and took cameras from us. — Sharif Kouddous
Starting Friday morning, and for the last two days, army and security thugs have been attacking protesters, rocks have been hurled off buildings, live rounds fired, tents in Tahrir Square burnt, at least one building set ablaze.
It was not only protesters who were attacked, the media was attacked too, cameras confiscated and destroyed.
The Military Council must be overthrown. Why are the politicians silent?
The Arab Spring started a year ago in Tunisia.
– A third day of violence in Tahrir Square
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Block the Bridge
Save our NHS - Westminster Bridge
Block the Bill - Westminster Bridge
Sunday afternoon people from all over the country occupied Westminster Bridge in protest at cuts and privatisation of the National Health Service.
On the eve of the protest I thought, why not the police let protesters occupy the bridge, it is after all public highway. For once intelligent policing, and that is what happened. Maybe because the police facing 20% cuts and in the same boat. Sadly though they did blot their copy book later by directing protesters off the bridge into a kettle on Lambeth Bridge.
Coverage of Block the Bridge by BBC Radio 4 news was a disgrace. A brief mention on a couple of on-the-hour two-minute news bulletins and that was it.
No mention on the garbage Westminster Hour. The real world occupies Westminster Bridge and yet not a mention. Nor a mention on the midnight news.
– We won't take this lying down: Thousands of demonstrators force Westminster Bridge to close with protest over Government health reforms
I recall my grandmother talking about days before the NHS, dreading anyone falling ill and a visit from the doctor and having to pay the doctor. We do not wish to see a return to those grim days.
– I remember a pre-NHS Britain. I don't want to see a post-NHS one
But already, in Yorkshire, patients are being charged for minor surgery. They are referred to a private company which surprise surprise, they find is owned by their own company.
In Farnborough, doctors and dentists have been told to refer patients to a hospital in Basingstoke, not the nearby Frimley Park. Patients are being denied patient choice and when they try to exercise that choice are being told they have to go to Basingstoke.
– Farnborough patients denied patient choice
Yes, there are need for reforms. Consultants should be stopped from using the NHS to tout for business. Sorry a three month wait, but if you wish to bribe me, oops I mean pay me, you can be seen next week as my private patient.
Tags:#ukuncut, civil disobedience, health, mass protest, NHS, protest
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Charlie Veitch discussing his arrest
In a pre-crime arrest, Charlie Veitch was one of many dissidents arrested in the run-up to the Royal Wedding.
In true Orwellian tradition, these arrests were carried out in the name of democracy.
Just in case the message had not got through that dissent would not be tolerated, facebook political groups were deleted!
– Preemptive arrests
– Political policing of dissent
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Public Release: 26-Jun-2018
Majority of teenagers need food safety education
A new study from the University of Waterloo highlights a low level of awareness among youth around the proper precautions they need to take when it comes to handling food.
The study measured 32 different food-handling behaviours among Ontario high school students in grades 10 to 12. It found that fewer than 50 per cent of the recommended practices were followed by students, including basic hand hygiene and procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
"High school students represent the next generation of food handlers, but they are not well studied," said Ken Diplock, who led the research while at Waterloo. "They are just starting to prepare food on their own and for others, and they're also beginning to work in the food industry.
"It's important to get to students before they develop bad habits."
The researchers observed the students in high school food and nutrition classes three times, once before the students took an Ontario standard food-handling training program, then two weeks and three months later. The program helped them improve their skills significantly, but many students continued to engage in risky behaviours known to lead to food-borne diseases.
The most significant improvement after the training course occurred on thermometer use, which is the only way to determine doneness - how thoroughly cooked a cut of meat is. Student use went from five per cent at the first observation to 36 and 33 per cent in two weeks and three months respectively.
"Even though training programs have important benefits, there are obviously still gaps between knowledge and how food handlers behave," said Diplock. "Food safety education improves knowledge and behaviour, but unless the values are reinforced in other areas such as home life and society, the behaviours will not always stick."
In this study, the behaviours remained consistent between the second and third observations, likely because the students were handling food regularly in the presence of teachers, who reinforced what they had learned, said co-author and Public Health Professor Shannon Majowicz.
"We put a lot of emphasis on general food safety education as a way to protect people from getting sick; it could also make a difference if we educate students about safe food handling in high school before they're young adults living and cooking on their own and for others," Majowicz said.
Every year, a total of 4 million Canadians (one in eight) are affected by a food-borne illness, according to the Government of Canada.
The study was published this month in the Journal of Food Protection with Waterloo co-authors Joel Dubin, Scott Leatherdale, David Hammond and Shannon Majowicz, and Andria Jones-Bitton at the University of Guelph. Diplock is now coordinator of the Bachelor of Environmental Public Health program at Conestoga College.
Ryon Jones
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DIET/BODY WEIGHT
EATING DISORDERS/OBESITY
FOOD/FOOD SCIENCE
NUTRITION/NUTRIENTS
PERSONALITY/ATTITUDE
'Intensive' beekeeping not to blame for common bee diseases University of Exeter
Forces behind growing political polarization in Congress revealed in new model Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Australian bee sting vaccine trial holds promise against allergic reactions Flinders University
Predators' fear of humans ripples through wildlife communities, emboldening rodents University of California - Santa Cruz


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This section provides an analysis of several file formats (including OME-XML and OME-TIFF) and compression techniques.
The figures regarding various storage formats were computed from the 5D datasets before the current schema version. Thus, the byte counts between the downloadable ZIP files and the "zipped OME-TIFF" entry do not precisely match. The table below also lists the space requirements for each dataset with various formats and compression types.
The following table compiles our results with average plane size computed from the numbers above, and briefly summarizes each format's ability to efficiently access individual image planes. We have not performed benchmarks involving individual planar access for each format—mostly because for many of these formats (especially zip, gzip and 7-zip) it is quite impractical to attempt efficient access to individual planes.
Raw pixels only Worst – 262,144 bytes Best – Pixels can be ripped directly from disk.
OME-TIFF Worst – 262,645 bytes Great – IFDs identify planar offsets.
OME-TIFF+LZW Good – 137,238 bytes Good – The plane must be decoded from LZW, but IFDs identify planar offsets. With clever threading, each plane can be decoded while the next is being read from disk.
OME-XML Poor – 164,942 bytes Good – The plane must be decoded from base64, but the BinData Length attributes can be used to derive offsets without scanning the entire file. With clever threading, each plane can be decoded while the next is being read from disk.
OME-TIFF, 7-zipped Best – 108,692 bytes Poor – The appropriate OME-TIFF file must be uncompressed from the archive.
OME-TIFF, zipped Great – 122,031 bytes Poor – The appropriate OME-TIFF file must be uncompressed from the archive.
OME-TIFF+LZW, zipped Good – 134,834 bytes Poor – The appropriate OME-TIFF file must be uncompressed from the archive, and the plane must be decoded from LZW.
OME-TIFF+LZW, 7-zipped Good – 135,014 bytes Poor – The appropriate OME-TIFF file must be uncompressed from the archive, and the plane must be decoded from LZW.
OME-XML, gzipped Great – 124,763 bytes Worst – Entire dataset must be uncompressed, then the plane must be decoded from base64.
OME-XML, zipped Great – 124,764 bytes Worst – Entire dataset must be uncompressed, then the plane must be decoded from base64.
OME-XML, 7-zipped Great – 125,830 bytes Worst – Entire dataset must be uncompressed, then the plane must be decoded from base64.
The performance penalty for accessing individual image planes from externally compressed formats (zip, gzip, and 7-zip) is high, since the data must be decompressed. There is little penalty for accessing them from uncompressed OME-XML or OME-TIFF—with OME-XML, file readers can build a list of offsets by skipping past the bulk of the BinData characters according to the Length attribute values, and with OME-TIFF, file readers can seek to the offsets indicated in the IFD entries.
Accessing them from an uncompressed OME-TIFF file, however, is efficient. In addition, the TIFF format maintains compatibility with the multitude of existing software that works with single- and multi-page TIFF files.
As shown in the table above, and the chart OME-TIFF space used, our figures indicate that the most efficient format for space is OME-TIFF compressed with the 7-zip utility. Also good are gzipped OME-XML and zipped OME-TIFF.
Uncompressed OME-TIFF format, while the least space-efficient, provides its own advantages: it is highly compatible and provides efficient access to individual image planes.
OME-TIFF with LZW often performs nearly as well as the externally compressed formats (zip, gzip and 7-zip), without the performance penalty of searching through a compressed archive. However, LZW is noticeably less efficient to decode than uncompressed TIFF is, and LZW is an additional requirement for client software—it may be that some software supports uncompressed multi-page TIFF, but not LZW. Even more unfortunate, the 7-zip algorithm appears to perform less well on LZW-compressed OME-TIFFs than on uncompressed OME-TIFFs.
Zipped OME-TIFF – cuts down on file size while retaining the underlying compatibility of OME-TIFF. Use zipped OME-TIFF for wide distribution of data to colleagues. Zip is a ubiquitous compression format, decodable on all major operating systems. The downside is that it typically does not compress as well as 7-zip does.
7-zipped OME-TIFF – minimizes file size. As the most space-efficient format, use 7-zipped OME-TIFF for archival purposes, for transport from one OME database to another, and possibly for online distribution if space is a major concern and your target audience is computer-savvy enough to install 7-zip. The only downsides are that 7-zip is less ubiquitous than zip, and compressing a dataset with 7-zip takes longer than doing so with zip.
OME-TIFF with LZW – provides space advantages nearly as good as the externally compressed formats (zip, gzip, 7-zip) without sacrificing the accessibility of TIFF, for the most part. The downsides are that LZW takes somewhat longer to process than uncompressed TIFF, some software does not support LZW compression, and OME-TIFF with LZW does not shrink as much as uncompressed OME-TIFF does with external compression techniques.
OME-TIFF – maximizes compatibility. When actively working with data, storing it in uncompressed OME-TIFF format provides many options for efficient analysis and visualization. The downside is that the data takes up more space on disk.
OME-XML – provides metadata in a directly human-readable form. In addition, OME-XML maximizes compatibility with XML software. The downside is that very few image software packages support OME-XML.


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Energy Policy 2016: Spotlight on former U.S. Senator from Virginia Jim Webb
by R. Kress | August 04, 2015
Status: Declared candidacy on July 2, 2015
Party: Democrat
Career Overview: Prior to his political career, Webb was a decorated U.S. marine who graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy. He served in Vietnam where his actions prompted him to be awarded the Navy Cross—the second-highest decoration of valor. Under President Ronald Reagan, he served as U.S. Secretary of the Navy. In the nearly two decades between serving under President Reagan and becoming the U.S. Senator from Virginia in 2007, Webb worked primarily as a writer and a filmmaker. He won an Emmy Award, wrote ten books, taught at the Naval Academy, and served as a fellow at Harvard. He served only one term as Senator, announcing that he would not seek reelection in 2012. He exited office in January of 2013.
Senate Voting Record:
NO: Bar the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases (4/11)
YES: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (6/07)
YES: Remove oil and gas exploration subsidies (this provision ultimately did not pass)
YES: Move the US toward greater energy security and independence, set new goal of 25 percent renewable energy by 2025 (12/07)
Energy Independence: In 2007, Webb delivered the rebuttal to President George W. Bush's State of the Union Address. With the Democrats leading Congress at the time, Webb took a particular aim at the President's remarks regarding energy independence: "Further, this is the seventh time the President has mentioned energy independence in his state of the union message, but for the first time this exchange is taking place in a Congress led by the Democratic Party. We are looking for affirmative solutions that will strengthen our nation by freeing us from our dependence on foreign oil, and spurring a wave of entrepreneurial growth in the form of alternate energy programs. We look forward to working with the President and his party to bring about these changes."
In 2011, Webb partnered with fellow Virginia Senator Mark R. Warner—also a Democrat—to introduce a bill to permit oil and natural gas drilling off of their state's coast. Webb called the move a win for cutting back on foreign oil dependence: "Opening up and expanding Virginia's offshore resources to responsible natural gas and oil exploration holds significant promise for boosting needed domestic energy production while bolstering the commonwealth's economy." On the same issue, he again invoked a push for energy independence when urging the President to remove certain restrictions on Virginia Outer Continental Shelf resources: "As gas prices rise, in part due to America's dependence on foreign oil, we must pursue robust energy policies that include the expansion of our domestic energy resources in a safe and secure manner, as well as conservation and clean energy measures." Ultimately, the bill died in Congress and proved to be highly unpopular with conservationists and environmentalists.
Coal defender: Webb parts ways with many of his fellow Democrats in his opposition to key provisions of the Clean Air Act. As a Senator from a coal-producing state, he urged his colleagues to back Senator Jay Rockefeller's (D-WV) 2011 amendment that would have frozen the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gases from "stationary sources for a period of two years…[to] give Congress time to address 'legitimate concerns over climate change' without disrupting important progress made on motor vehicle fuel and emission standards." In his statement on the issue, he went on to say "I am not convinced that the Clean Air Act was ever intended to regulate—or to classify as a dangerous pollutant—something as basic and ubiquitous in our atmosphere as carbon dioxide."
Webb had previously parted ways with the majority of his Democratic colleagues in the Senate when he moved to block a 2009 cap-and-trade bill introduced by Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-CA and John Kerry (D-MA.). Instead, he partnered with Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) across the aisle to double down on the use of nuclear energy over the next two decades at a cost of $20 billion. Both Alexander and Webb had strong interests in supporting nuclear power as their states have substantial plants.
Keystone XL: Although Webb was no longer a Senator when the issue of the Keystone XL Pipeline arose for a vote, he was sure to make his voice and opinion heard all the same—via Twitter. In November of 2014, a few months before the Keystone bill passed and was subsequently vetoed by the President, he posted: "#KeystoneXL pipeline should have been passed by Congress three years ago. Environmental risk is low; economic upside is strong." In February, after the veto, his vocal support of the pipeline heated up on social media: "Regret Obama's veto of #KeystoneXL Pipeline Bill that passed Senate 62 -36 and House 270 – 152…State Dept found neutral on climate change, no serious impact on environment, and creation of 40,000 jobs. 6 years is a long time to wait…No one owns me & I owe nothing to big oil. Just common sense—no harmful impact to enviro., [sic] 40k jobs, and 62 Sen. supported it, incl. 9 Dems."
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Faraday Joins the Electric Vehicle Race, Sets Sights on Tesla


There are a variety of Personal accident insurance policies available in Singapore. However the terms of these policies vary a lot as compared to other insurance policies. In contrast to a basic life insurance, a personal accident policy does not cover death due to natural causes. Generally, personal accident policies do not cover people who could be argued to be ignorant and those who willfully expose themselves to danger. However, the amount of coverage is generally higher than other general policies as its area of coverage is stricter.
Coverage. Is the policy coverage adequate for yours and your family's needs? You should to understand the scope of the coverage and what types of coverage the plan includes. For instance, you may wish for a policy that gives you hospitalisation benefits and covers medical expenses. You may also consider the compensation for loss of pay due to accident or compensation for temporary or permanent disability due to accidents.
Exclusions. Exclusion clauses on personal accident covers are need to be read and understood carefully. Failure to understand these policies brings up unwanted disputes and can also lead to rejection of claims. Different insurance companies have different sets of exclusions. Generally, the policy exclusions includes a list of several circumstances that your policy does not cover. For instance, most personal accident insurance excludes coverage for diseases, self-inflicted injuries, and other illegal activities. Some plans have much reduced coverage if the accident is caused by a "risky" activity. You should understand the restrictions of each plan, so that its easier for you to make your decision based on what is more important.
Benefits. In order to find the right personal accident plan, you need to know the total sum of compensation the insurance company would pay you. Note that each type of accident or injury may have different compensation amount attached to it. Benefit plans also vary by insurance companies. Some companies offer 100% of the sum insured on certain injuries, while 50% to 25% on "risky" activities. Sum insured means the maximum amount an insurance company will pay in compensation in the event of an accident.
Beneficiaries. In the event of your demise, your next of kin nominated as beneficiary will receive the compensation from your insurance cover. It is important to nominate someone and to make sure that they are aware of this. Without a nomination, it would take a longer process for the company to compensate. This happens because there will be a need to obtain the grant of probate or letters of administration from the court to manage the policy money.
These are some of the important factors that you should consider prior to taking out a personal accident insurance cover. To learn more about types of insurance, check out some of our insurance articles.


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"I'm explaining a few things." – Evan Fowler 方禮倫
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Evan Fowler is a writer, essayist and commentator. He has written and been published on a broad range of topics, from art, literature and aesthetic, to social and political commentaries, with a particular focus on issues of culture and identity.
A New Year's message to Hong Kong: let us celebrate our diversity
Hong Kong has a lot going for it. Victoria Harbour is world renowned, a natural and man-made haven that has sheltered a variety of merchantmen from stormy weather.
The city of the same name, once perched precariously on the steep slopes of mountains that rise majestically from the South China Sea, now stands a beacon of modernity — and yet, between its towering skyscrapers, streets and alleyways full of business, life continues.
Then there is Kowloon, the sister city across the water, built in the shadow of the Lion Rock. It is a city developed along connections, between roads that once ran from the waterfront fort to the colonial boundary, and others that long ago linked local settlements and clans to the North. Through its heart runs the first boulevard in China, Nathan Road.
Once described as the Champs-Élysées of the East, it is in fact far more grounded in the very real and often destitute lives of the many peoples that make up the city. It is, to my mind, far better for it.
Terence Conran once described Hong Kong as a city that combined "examples of the very best and the very worst." The phrase always struck me as being far more insightful than he appreciated.
It is in its incredible and often overlooked diversity, and the interplay between them, that makes Hong Kong and Hong Kong people so unique. Ours is a city of extremes in living and ideology — a city of communists and nationalists, and of internationalism and nativism.
Hong Kong is a port city and an international financial hub, at once looking out towards the world and also a Chinese City reliant on the Mainland.
Hong Kong is a city founded on commerce and yet secured by force. It is a city underpinned by the rule of law and press freedom, and yet large tracts of the New Territories and its residents have always been – and remain in effect – a law unto themselves. The foundations of British law and administration exist in equilibrium with a "dai gou" big brother culture.
Yet for all its unique contradictions, and for the depth and nuances of our society, I know of no other community so oblivious to its own intricacies. So taken by celebrating material beauty, and so dismissive of our shades of ugliness, we forget that it is in both that the real Hong Kong and the relationships that drive this city are to be found.
I often ask people in what ways do they understand Hong Kong as being a diverse city?
When this question is put to those in Hong Kong's "international" circles, the answer is that we are an international city of Australians, Americans and Canadians, and of British and Chinese, locals and expatriates; we are a community of professionals drawn from all over the world.
When put to a more local, and more identifiably culturally Chinese circle, the answer is very different. Hong Kong, I am invariably told, is diverse because we are a city of Chinese migrants. We are Hakka and Hokkien, from Shanghai and Singapore, and from Toi Shan and Chiu Chau; and we are Leftists and Rightists, and Taiwanese and Mainlanders. "Gweilo" and "Huk yun" are a single category.
As we begin a new year, perhaps it is time we all, individually and collectively, embraced our city's diversity for what it is. We can also embrace, with pride, our shared history — and celebrate that Hong Kong and our values were not made by British colonialism, nor made by Beijing and China, but by us and our forbearers. We must not look back with prejudice, but forward with pride.
Perhaps our government, under the new administration of Chief Executive Carrie Lam, will put aside the vision of Hong Kong that she and her officials wish to impress on Beijing, and instead accept this vision of Hong Kong as our shared history. Perhaps it will no longer be politically sensitive to see our city and people for what and who we are.
And as the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region turns 21 years old, it is time our government found the maturity to stop resorting to the politics of division, and realise that with authority comes also both the responsibility and ability to set the tone of political discourse.
It is time to stop being prejudiced and judgemental. Stop pointing fingers and start working together with the opposition, even if this means having to rein in those parties and associations that claim to act in your interests.
Let this be the year when the government shows that it understands Hong Kong and those issues that are most pressing for the majority of Hong Kong people. It is time the government did more than administer, and started to govern. Within the Basic Law there remains significant scope for the HKSAR government to propose and enact policies that could make a very real and positive difference to the lives of many.
We are a city fiscally like no other. In our last budget our surplus was eight times more than forecast. Our financial forecasters seem uniquely incompetent and yet uniquely blessed. Government reserves are approaching a trillion dollars, more than is needed to weather even the most ferocious of financial storms.
Yet why do so many dare not expect the unexpected? After all, an executive is defined by his imagination and policies, and the capability of civil servants by their ability to enact such policies effectively. Did we not inherit a first class civil service, with the reputation and salaries to match?
As many in the developed world ponder the feasibility of a universal living wage, with trial schemes rolled out in Scotland and Norway showing promise, might our government show both the intent and the imagination to tackle our city's own record levels of inequality through such an imaginative scheme?
Might our government finally consider seriously tax reform, and reintroduce (yes, re-introduce) inheritance tax? Might we expect our government to recognise tax to be not only an economic but social policy that could do much to help bridge an increasingly divided community, and lessen the moves towards radicalisation in our politics?
To match corporate and capital gains tax to income tax would be a welcome streamlining of the existing structure, in line with the Basic Law, and go some way towards ensuring the compatibility of Hong Kong's tax regime with that on the Mainland.
Most of all though, let this be the year when Hong Kong celebrates our youth, who have undeservingly received a sustained torrent of public and published abuse since the 2014 protests.
What must stop is the perception that this negative view of our youth is officially endorsed, with the most vitriolic voices appearing as they do in "pro-establishment" and state-run newspapers. All it would take is a word from the government to silence these hired pens. Might we hope that the courage is found?
"Hong Kong people are like spoilt children. I am disgusted by them. How can they not be grateful for all that we have done for them?" So I was told by a taxi driver when I was last in Guangzhou. It is always the same line. "Hong Kong people don't think they are Chinese."
So in this new year I also wonder too whether our countrymen on the Mainland, so eager to be the custodians of the Chinese identity, would, if they care enough to hold an opinion, spend a little more effort in getting to know the truth.
I hope that they might, like the Chinese people of Taiwan and those spread across the world, understand that human rights are universal and not nationally determined; that agreements are made in good faith; and that political ideology does not define a historic people and culture.
Finally, I hope that our national government in Beijing, and the Chinese Communist Party that claims to represent not only our national but ethnic and cultural interests as Chinese people, embraces Hong Kong for what it is, and sees in our limited scope for political opposition that critical voice any civilisation needs to prosper.
History has shown that under authoritarian rule, where internal conflict is not acknowledged and critical voices suppressed to oblivion, civilisations stagnate and wither. China may now project an image of strength internationally, but by painting the board white we fool nobody but ourselves.
As our and other former colonial powers have discovered, real strength lies not in imperial ambitions but through embracing the shades of grey that exist within our own communities. Britain is stronger for giving the people of Scotland a referendum than it would have been if it had insisted on its historic union.
These are my hopes for the new year. In 1997, I was one of many who welcomed the end of colonialism with the hope, if not expectation, that my home would be governed for and by Hong Kong people. I was told, by many others, that my hopes were naive. But I did, once, have hope.
May this be the year that those sinews are strengthened, and that a light again appears in the dark hole so many Hong Kong people feel deep inside their hearts.
This entry was posted in Identity, Politics, Society and tagged china, diversity, hong kong, Identity on March 15, 2018 by Evan Fowler 方禮倫.
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Middle East Correspondent: Jordan 'Still Stable' Following High-Profile Arrests
Published April 4, 2021 at 5:18 PM EDT
A country that has long been a key U.S. ally and a source of stability in the Middle East is claiming an internal threat to its own stability this weekend. Authorities in Jordan say they've arrested several high-level officials who are part of a plot to destabilize the kingdom. Those arrested include a half-brother of King Abdullah, the former Crown Prince Hamzah bin Hussein. In a leaked video, the prince denied he was part of any foreign-backed conspiracy. He said he was under house arrest solely for expressing dissent.
HAMZAH BIN HUSSEIN: Even to criticize a small aspect of a policy leads to arrest and abuse by the security services. And it's reached the point where no one is able to speak or express an opinion on anything without being bullied, arrested, harassed and threatened.
FADEL: Here to give us more insight on what is happening in Jordan is Nabih Bulos. He's Middle East correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, and he joins us from Amman, Jordan.
NABIH BULOS: Thank you so much for having me. I appreciate it.
FADEL: So break this down for us because there's a lot of intrigue surrounding this situation. What's happening in Jordan?
BULOS: Well, so, first of all, it should be said there's not much information still. I mean, today, the deputy prime minister, who is also the foreign minister, by the way, gave a pretty lengthy statement. But it was nevertheless quite low on details. So far, what has been said is that essentially, the prince was in touch with various groups, including Jordanian opposition groups based abroad. And the intention was to destabilize the country - in theory, to eventually replace the king with the former crown prince.
FADEL: So as we mentioned earlier, Jordan is thought to be one of the most stable countries in the Middle East. How could this development upset that stability?
BULOS: Well, the fact of the matter is that so far, I have to admit there is still stability.
FADEL: Yeah.
BULOS: I mean, this morning, you know, the day after all these shocking allegations - and really, I mean, this was unprecedented in recent Jordanian history - the country nevertheless functioned. And you didn't see tanks on the street. You didn't see, you know, necessarily a huge police presence. I mean, in fact, I actually drove across the country today. I had an appointment in the north of Jordan, and I was able to get there and back with no trouble and indeed was able to do my work without any interruption.
So, you know, I would argue that actually so far, the country is still stable. But in the long run, I think this will be a problem because the fact of the matter is that the prince is actually quite a popular figure, especially among the traditional power base in the country - you know, the tribal figures, et cetera, right? He was seen as someone who was closer to those traditional power brokers. And so the fact of the matter is this won't go down very easily. That's where I expect the problem will be.
And, of course, it's also worth noting that the kingdom is going through a terrible time economically now because of the coronavirus and several other factors. So there is already discontent.
FADEL: Now, we're seeing a lot of regional allies backing the moves by King Abdullah. We're also - as we're hearing the crown prince, or the former crown prince, now say that really, this is just a crackdown on any type of criticism or dissent. And this is a key U.S. ally. So does the U.S. perhaps face a tough choice here? Do they stand up for a key ally, or do they stand up potentially for the right to dissent in the kingdom?
BULOS: Well, historically speaking, Jordan has been, you know, a country that has always punched above its weight in terms of its importance. I mean, the fact is, its sheer landmass and its resources don't make it that important, but its location does because finally, it's bordered by Israel, by Iraq, by Syria, Saudi Arabia, et cetera. And it has managed to actually remain quite stable even though the neighborhood is not very stable at all, as you imagine.
And so the fact of the matter is that Jordan now plays host to about 600,000 Syrian refugees and roughly 2 million Palestinian refugees and their offspring. You know, so we're not talking about a country that is, you know, just dealing with its own population. There are others there. So the fact of the matter is that you cannot just let Jordan fall. The fear is that if you do, you will have another huge problem in the Middle East that will cause, you know, a ripple effect in other areas.
FADEL: That was Nabih Bulos, Middle East correspondent with the Los Angeles Times. Nabih, thank you so much for being with us.
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1987 gründete Greg Brophy in Oakville im kanadischen Ontario unter dem Namen Shred-it International GP Inc. ein Unternehmen für Aktenvernichtung. In den Folgejahren expandierte das Unternehmen in den Vereinigten Staaten und neun anderen Ländern wie zum Beispiel Südafrika, Belgien, England und China.

2014 fusionierte das Unternehmen mit Cintas Document Shredding mit Sitz in Cincinnati, Ohio und firmierte ab da unter Shred-it International Incorporation.

2015 übernahm der US-amerikanische Entsorgungskonzern Stericycle Inc. für 2,3 Milliarden US-Dollar das Unternehmen. Dabei wurde das Unternehmen nach einer gewissen Zeit vollständig auf Stericycle übertragen und in eine Tochtergesellschaft umgewandelt.

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I recently spent some time in Paso Robles visiting old favorites like Adelaida Cellars and Tablas Creek from the Adelaida appellation as well as TH Cellars, a new breed of Rhone producers in the nearby Willow Creek appellation.
climate and limestone-laden soils to grow his beloved Burgundian and other French varietals.
the Viking Estate and, in 1994, the original Hoffman Ranch Vineyard.
Today, Adelaida is still owned by the Van Steenwyk Family and consists of 2,000 total acres, mostly natural hillsides, with 730 acres in walnuts and 180 acres of vineyards. They farm twenty different varietals, mostly Rhone and, recently have added some Portuguese grapes to the high elevation Bobcat Ranch Estate. Their vineyards are all certified sustainable and yield 9,000 to 12,000 cases annually.
Since my last visit, Adelaida has added a very large, but elegantly appointed tasting facility that include's member's lounges, private tasting rooms and a space for wine dinners or wedding receptions. People can even get married on a hilltop bluff with 360-degree views.
Something that has not changed since my last visit is Tony Hermann, who is articulate and knowledgeable and makes any Adelaida tasting experience special. He is in-demand, but request him anyway.
varietals in Paso Robles, via a Master's in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis and some hands-on experience.
Adelaida has evolved in recent years. Their labels now pay homage to the landscape and Jeremy's tenet to make wine that reflects the land in which it was grown Some of their standard releases like cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir and syrah remain while others are gone, and, to begin, Tony opened two new white Rhone varietals from Anna's Vineyard: the Grenache Blanc 2016 ($35), aged ten months in neutral oak on its "chateau" yeast and the Picpoul Blanc 2016 ($35), a crisp, flavorful release and fitting pair with shellfish.
The Adelaida Rose 2017 is also new and is as complex as any Rhone blend with 55% grenache, 14% mourvedre, 13% cinsault, 12% counoise and six percent carignane, except the grapes are picked earlier and the juice has little skin contact.
earthy aromas and flavors, spice hints and a nice mouthfeel.
Jeremy loves mourvedre and it is featured in his Anna's Red 2015 Anna's Estate Vineyard ($45), uniquely blended with cinsault, counoise, grenache and petit sirah after aging separately. I found deep, balanced flavors of dark fruit and berry with peppery spice notes. This wine will evolve nicely, but is drinkable now.
In the Côte-Rôtie style, the Adelaida Syrah 2016 ($45), awarded 92-points from Wine Advocate, adds 10% viognier, a white varietal that surprisingly adds flavor and darkens the color of the wine. There is a forest floor quality to the aromas along with dark fruit and spice. Balanced, rich dark fruit, coffee and peppery flavors treat the palate through an extended finish.
Shatter is something that occurs in grapes that experience some type of weather disturbance during budding, requiring the removal of damaged stock. As a result, the yield of the Cabernet Sauvignon Adelaida District 2015($35), with added malbec and petit verdot was 50% of normal creating a concentrated wine that is drinkable now.
Most of the grapes for the Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Select Adelaida District 2015 ($60) comes from the esteemed Viking Vineyard. Added malbec and petite verdot and 20 months aging in 50% new French oak build bold, full-bodied flavors that peak on the finish.
Iconic in the history of Paso Robles wines, Adelaida Cellars remain on the cutting edge of the future and should not be overlooked on your next visit.
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The Curious Case in Manitowoc County
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On October 31, 2005, freelance photographer Teresa Halbach was scheduled to meet with Steven Avery at his home on the grounds of Avery's Auto Salvage to photograph a minivan for Auto Trader Magazine. She went missing the same day. Volunteers in the local community combed the area in attempts to trace her and finally found her charred remains and car on Steven Avery's property.
What ensured next has been the basis of a documentary on Netflix titled 'Making a Murderer'. The story of a man – Steven Avery – who was wrongly convicted for a rape charge and spent 18 years in prison only later to be exonerated after a DNA test. He's now perhaps being set up for another crime – the murder, rape, and mutilation of Teresa Halbach. There's enough opinion online on whether he's guilty or not – so my opinion on that subject wouldn't be required. However, I'd like to draw a parallel to a seemingly similar murder case in Kenya.
To begin with, I'm not a trained law-enforcement officer, I've never investigated any criminal offense, I don't hold any diploma/degree in criminology and has never served in any investigative capacity. So here's my armchair analysis. On 6th September 1988, British wildlife photographer Julie Ward was murdered in Kenya's Maasai Mara game reserve while on a solo photography safari. Her charred remains were found on 13th September in the park.
After the Kenyan government insisted that she was attacked by wild animals and her body set on fire by lighting, he's father Mr. John Ward set out to prove his daughter was not attacked by animals. His compiled dossier makes a fascinating read on a book he authored titled, 'The Animals are Innocent'. Mr. Ward made the burn site his ground zero for investigation. He collected the soil sample around the area and sent them to the British National Space Center for analysis. In a proceed similarly to how the agency tests for soil elements in other planets, they were able to extract the chemical components in the soil by heating up and passing the vapour through the various chemical test. The result was the chemical signature of the accelerant used to burn the body.
Crude oil occurs in different earth strata and usually mixed with surrounding minerals. Given this, it possible to know where an oil product was extracted by checking for similar impurities. Armed with this information, Mr. Ward collected petrol/gas samples from nearby gas stations and sent them to BNSC for comparison. Bingo! He was able to track which gas station the petrol/gas used in the burning was bought. This provided a good lead which he used and tracked down the killers.
Back to Teresa Halbach's case. I'm not intimately familiar with all the evidence but at one point a witness mentions a bonfire in excess of 10 feet high. It is common knowledge that to get such a large bonfire you need an accelerant. If the bones had traces of the accelerant then Mr. Avery would be guilty especially if they could match the chemical signature to the gas/petrol in his garage or car. If not then he's innocent. I'm quite sure NASA possess the requisite technology for this tests since they rely on them to perform soil tests in Mars.
My ideas are limited to what I read and watch – so they might not be applicable in real world investigations. If you fancy murder investigation, go ahead and indulge in The Trial of Anthony Casey.
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ULE Alliance Presents Orange's Connected Home Devices
BERN, Switzerland & BERLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The ULE Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to developing the worldwide market adoption of the ULE (Ultra Low Energy) wireless technology for the IoT, is pleased to announce a promotion cooperation with Orange (www.orange.com). Orange will showcase its new product devices "Maison Connectée" (connected home) at the ULE Alliance booth at IFA 2019 in Berlin Hall 25, booth 404.
"This is the first time that Orange and ULE Alliance cooperate in promotional activities", says Ulrich A. Grote, Chairman of the Alliance. "We are pleased to showcase Orange's connected home devices, which are based on the truly secure, stable and long range ULE technology."
Orange's "Maison Connectée" products – Livebox router, smart bulb, motion detector, smart plug and door sensor – will be presented at the product wall of ULE Alliance booth, along with devices from ULE Alliance members Crow, Deutsche Telekom, DSP Group, Gigaset, Jazz Hipster, Panasonic and VTech.
In addition the ULE Alliance will show the ULE and Open Connectivity Foundation's IoTivity bridging gateway, which provides seamless interoperability over diverse networks.
Read the full press release via Business Wire
Why Aren't IoT Devices More Secure than They Currently Are
The growing popularity of IoT devices does not change the fact that they are also making news for the wrong reasons.
From database leaks to the hacking of IoT cameras, to Amazon employees snooping on your Alexa conversations, it appears that many IoT device companies are struggling to build trust.
Accordingly, we discuss in this article the top challenges that are impeding the security of smart devices.
1. Lack of Regulations
As covered in an earlier article, a lack of uniform regulations is greatly impacting the security of IoT devices. Since the growth of IoT is dependent on a standardized set of norms, the challenge is really at a government level.
The governments of most countries are run by their respective bureaucracies which can be a bottleneck in decision-making. Very few government agencies have the time, energy or incentive to prioritize IoT, as there is too much information to comprehend.
Such a lack of prioritizing leaves space for the IoT industry to come with its own set of standards. For example, the Open Connectivity Foundation includes Microsoft, Samsung, LG, Electrolux and Cisco among the 300 members. It is, by far, the largest alliance of IoT companies.
Click here to read the full article by Sayak Boral on IoT Tech Trends.
LG launches two new UHD Smart TVs in India starting at Rs 41,990
LG has launched two new UHD LED Smart televisions in India. Both these TVs come with an IPS 4K panel with True Color Accuracy and 20W speakers. Both these TVs will be made available on Amazon during the company's ongoing Prime Day sale, which will last till July 16.
LG's new UHD Smart TV lineup includes a 43-inch TV priced at Rs 41,990 and a 55-inch TV priced at Rs 62,990.
Both the new TVs can also function as smart home hubs. Thus offering access to other smart home products including the company's own Smart ThinQ devices and OCF (Open connectivity foundation) devices like air conditioners, air purifiers, smart lights and more via Wi-Fi.
Click here to read the full article on The Indian EXPRESS.
LG Announces The Launches of Its New TV Models In India
LG announces its new UHD TVs, TV models. This new range of TV's have IPS 4K panel with True Color Accuracy and 20W powerful sound so that viewers can experience the best sound while watching; this range is designed and developed, keeping in mind the Indian consumers' desires. These TV's will be available on Amazon prime day i.e. 15th & 16th July.
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LG's new UHD range offers an interactive experience with new smart TV features that deliver intelligent control and connectivity. With a streamlined setup process, viewers can seamlessly connect to gaming consoles and external sound bars. The UHD TV also functions as smart home hubs, offering access to other smart home products of LG's Smart ThinQTM Devices and OCF (Open Connectivity Foundation) devices, for example robotic vacuum cleaners, air conditioners, air purifiers, smart lights, smart speakers and many other devices that can connect to the TV via Wi-Fi.
Click here to read the full article on PCQuest.
Module Offers Multiprotocol Connectivity
Silex Technology America has unveiled a tri-radio module that integrates dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy 5, and 802.15.4-based ZigBee and Thread solutions for the emerging IoT applications in a compact form factor.
The SX-ULPGN-BTZ module combines ubiquitous wireless connectivity with dedicated processing power using Qualcomm's QCA4020 system-on-chip (SoC) that facilitates the integration of three popular radio communication technologies: 802.11, Bluetooth, and 802.15.4.
The SX-ULPGN-BTZ module comes with software development kits (SDKs) that provide pre-integrated support for Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) device specifications as well as support for AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud connectivity.


The massive, scorching Namib Desert is not the place to get lost without food or water and it becomes even harsher for 12-year-old Leo Knight.
He is separated from his astronomy club members when a dust storm springs up, and so begins his perilous quest for survival. Leo meets and decides to follow a mysterious dog, and together they tumble into danger and a surprising journey into Leo's past.
A great read for young and old.


This tour gives an overall impression of the most significant historical sights of Vienna: the Ringstrasse with its magnificent buildings, such as the Museum of Applied Arts, the State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Natural History, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall, the Burgtheater. The highlight of this tour will be a visit of the showrooms of Sch�nbrunn Palace.
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The best way to see the old town centre within the former fortifications is a walk from the Hofburg Palace to St. Stephen's Square and through historically interesting streets and alleys to lovingly restored inner courtyards, ancient squares, and past 16th-century houses. Then relax over coffee and cake in the typical atmosphere of a traditional Viennese coffee-house.
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The twin cities of Buda and Pest, divided by the Danube, contain some of the finest buildings of the Renaissance period. The superb view from the lookout towers of the Fishermen's Bastion, the Habsburg Citadel, the 13th century Mathias Church and the downtown centre with Hero's Square and St. Stephen's Cathedral are the highlights of the sightseeing. Depart from Vienna in the morning and after a pleasant drive through rich agricultural countryside arrive in Budapest for lunch and sightseeing. After some free time commence the return trip to Vienna.
Visit the Museumsquartier, a cultural precinct dedicated to contemporary art that has already earned worldwide renown prior to its official opening, and learn more about the history of this historic part of town. Once the imperial mews and coach-houses, then used as exhibition halls, the precinct, which now also accommodates restaurants, caf�s and shops, serves as a home for cultural and artistic activities and gives essential stimuli to Austria's cultural life. With three new buildings designed by the architects Ortner & Ortner that are embedded in the historic architecture, the Museumsquartier forms a complex that accommodates the Museum of Modern Art and Kunsthalle Wien, which focus on the presentation of international contemporary art, and the Leopold Museum, which boasts the world's largest collection of Egon Schiele's works, demonstrating an impressive variety of cultural achievements.
The tour takes you to the most important monuments and works of art by architects and artists of Viennese art nouveau (Jugendstil), starting with a visit to �sterreichische Galerie in Belevedere Palace, which features famous works by Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt such as "The Kiss". We drive past Vienna's most significant Jugendstil buildings such as the Postsparkasse, the "Majolica House" and the Stadtbahn (Underground station) pavilions and subsequently visit the Sezession building with its gilded dome and Klimt's famous Beethoven Frieze, and see several other examples of art nouveau architecture.
A full day excursion by motorcoach to Salzburg, the city of Mozart and home of the world famous "Salzburg Music Festival". After having driven through some of Austria's most beautiful and scenic countryside, including the Salzkammergut Lake District, arrive in Salzburg for lunch, followed by a walking tour of this charming town. After some free time in the afternoon for additional sightseeing or shopping, you will return to Vienna.