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#ImmigrationMatters
#ImmigrationMatters in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia – Healing from the heart
#ImmigrationMatters in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia
Dr. Riaan van der Wart blends traditional and contemporary medicine to serve First Nations communities.
Dr. van der Wart (left) being smudged by his wife (right) during a traditional Fire Ceremony on Haida Gwaii.
Photo credit: Elim Sly Hooton
Originally from South Africa, Dr. Riaan van der Wart's medical career is greatly influenced by traditional healers. He has travelled the world, learning how different cultures approach health care and healing.
With a profound respect for Indigenous culture and traditions, he is inspired by the way Indigenous people view health care, which he refers to as "medicine of the heart". According to these communities, healing comes from having a strong sense of belonging to the community and honouring ancestral heritage.
In 2007, Dr. van der Wart immigrated to British Columbia's North Coast, where there was a shortage of medical professionals, and later to Haida Gwaii. His health care practice extends to surrounding First Nations communities.
Vernon Williams, a Haida elder, says Dr. Van Der Wart "is determined to make a change so that people feel supported and their voices heard."
Dr. van der Wart explores the intersection of science and spirituality, developing new medical approaches that bridge Western medicine with Indigenous practices to improve patient care in Indigenous communities.
Dr. Menard, a health care colleague, says, "When you work in a rural area like Haida Gwaii, you have to wear many hats. We not only do family medicine, but also do emergency care, house visits and even deliver babies. Riaan has a very caring approach to patient care that goes beyond Western medicine training."
Inspired by the First Nations tradition of storytelling, Dr. van der Wart filmed a documentary called "The Family Doctor" to encourage conversations about mental health, which he hopes will lead to improved patient care.
Despite the challenges brought on by COVID-19, Dr. van der Wart continues to advocate for the health care needs of Indigenous communities in northern British Columbia.
Immigration profile: Canada's health-care sector
Immigrants account for 1 out of every 4 health-care sector workers.
In Canada, immigrants make up 37% of pharmacists, 36% of physicians, 39% of dentists, 23% of registered nurses, and 35% of nurse aides and related occupations.
More than 40% of newcomers to Canada between 2011 and 2016 who were working in the health-care sector were employed in the important areas of nursing and residential care facilities, as well as home health-care services.
Engineering cleaner water in remote communities
RES'EAU-WaterNET, a program started by Dr. Madjid Mohseni, originally from Iran, has helped 4 First Nations communities lift drinking water advisories and 8 small communities improve the quality of their drinking water.
Teaching children for free during a pandemic
As a young entrepreneur, Kavita Dau has been giving back to her community by teaching kids for free online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Empowering communities to save money and energy
Areef Abraham is working with Indigenous communities to be more energy efficient, one home at a time.
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Charly has been a sailor ever since he could remember. Charly loves to optimize his racing boats and share his experience with cruisers. He won the Newport-Cabo race in 2011 and finished 2nd on Transpac 2011 on the Beneteau First 40. He won the double-handed division on the Pacific Cup (San Francisco – Hawaii) on the Beneteau First 30 in 2012 and later took the second place in 2014 and 2016. Charly and his crew finished 3rd in Class and was the first boat to finish without using the engine on the Lagoon 400 "NAOS400" in the ARC 2012 across the Atlantic Ocean. In 2016, he finished again third in the ARC 2016 on the Lagoon 42 ''Level 42''.
Coming to us straight from Nantes, Matthieu is a young and talented sailor. He has been sailing since his youngest years and has decided to make it his profession. He is now motivated more than ever to be part of his first Pacific Cup and mostly to be participating on the Charly's new prototype Beneteau Figaro 3, "À fond le Girafon".


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South AmericaBolivia
Culture Of Bolivia
South AmericaBoliviaCulture Of Bolivia
How To Travel To Bolivia
How To Travel Around Bolivia
Destinations in Bolivia
Weather & Climate in Bolivia
Bolivian culture has been strongly influenced by the Quechua, the Aymara, as well as by the popular cultures of all Latin America.
The cultural development is divided into three distinct periods: Pre-Columbian, Colonial and Republican. Important archaeological ruins, gold and silver jewellery, stone monuments, ceramics and weavings are preserved from several important pre-Columbian cultures. Among the most important ruins are Tiwanaku, El Fuerte de Samaipata, Inkallaqta and Iskanawaya. The country is rich in other sites that are difficult to access and little explored archaeologically.
The Spaniards brought with them their own tradition of religious art which, in the hands of indigenous and mestizo builders and craftsmen, developed into a rich and distinctive style of architecture, painting and sculpture known as "mestizo baroque". The colonial period produced not only the paintings of Pérez de Holguín, Flores, Bitti and others, but also the works of skilled but unknown stonemasons, woodcarvers, goldsmiths and silversmiths. An important corpus of indigenous baroque religious music from the colonial period has been recovered and has been performed internationally with great success since 1994.
Among the most important Bolivian artists of the 20th century are María Luisa Pacheco, Roberto Mamani Mamani, Alejandro Mario Yllanes, Alfredo Da Silva and Marina Núñez del Prado.
Bolivia has a rich folklore. Its regional folk music is distinct and diverse. The "devil's dances" of the annual Oruro carnival are one of the great folkloric events of South America, as is the lesser known Tarabuco carnival. The most famous of the country's various festivals is the "Carnaval de Oruro", which was declared one of the first 19 "masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity" by UNESCO in May 2001.
Entertainment includes football.
Bolivian cuisine is mainly a combination of Spanish cuisine with traditional indigenous Aymara/Inca ingredients, to which were later added the influences of German, Italian, Basque, Russian, Polish and Arab immigrants.
Artistic and popular references
Published in 2011, Caroline Alethia's novel Plant Teacher is set in Bolivia between 2007 and 2008, and explores themes of politics, indigenous religions and narco-tourism.
By airFlying is the most obvious way to get to Bolivia. The main airports are in La Paz in the west of the country and Santa Cruz in the east. The plan for getting there should be based primarily on the purpose of your visit to the country; you...
Transport strikes (bloqueos) are not uncommon in Bolivia, so keep an eye on local news. Strikes often affect local taxis as well as long-distance buses; airlines are not usually affected. Do not try to go around or through roadblocks (usually made of stones, burning tyres or wood). Strikers may...
RegionsAltiplano (La Paz, Oruro, Potosí)Sub-Andean Bolivia (Cochabamba, Chuquisaca, Tarija)Tropical lowlands (Santa Cruz, Beni, Pando)CitiesLa Paz - the administrative capital and seat of governmentCochabamba - the third largest city in the country, with a pleasant, temperate climate.Oruro - famous for its carnivalPotosí - once one of the richest cities in...
Bolivia's climate varies dramatically from one ecoregion to another, from the tropics in the eastern llanos to a polar climate in the western Andes. Summers are hot and humid in the east and dry in the west. Precipitation often changes temperatures, humidity, winds, air pressure and evaporation, resulting in...
Visa & Passport Requirements for Bolivia
The following nationalities do not require a visa for short stays of less than 90 days as a tourist: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg,...
Food & Drinks in Bolivia
Food in BoliviaBolivian cuisine could be described as the original "meat and potatoes" - the latter (called papas by the Quechua) were first cultivated by the Incas before spreading around the world. The most common meat is beef, but chicken and llama are also readily available. Pork is relatively...
Things To See in Bolivia
Bolivia has six UNESCO World Heritage sites. In the eastern department of Santa Cruz are the Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, the Inca site El Fuerte in Samaipata and the Jesuit missions of the Chiquitos. Near the capital is Tiwanaku, an archaeological site with the remains of a pre-Inca...
Things To Do in Bolivia
The Death Road: from La Cumbre to Coroico. A 64 km mountain bike tour where you can see the diversity of Bolivia. From La Cumbre at 5000mts, in a cold and windy environment, to Coroico, in a humid and tropical environment.Explore the provinces: Bolivia is a place to explore,...
Money & Shopping in Bolivia
CurrencyForeign currencyIt can be difficult to change money other than euros and US dollars, even money from neighbouring countries! You may find more flexible exchange offices at airports, but be prepared for service charges and poor exchange rates. USD notes under $100 may also be difficult to break without...
Traditions & Customs in Bolivia
In Bolivia, do not use the word "Indio" to describe indigenous people. It is considered offensive. The term they use is "campesino" which translates as "peasant" or "indigenous". A 'cholo' is a campesino who has moved to the city, and although the term was originally pejorative, it is now...
Internet & Communications in Bolivia
Bolivia has three mobile phone providers, Entel, Tigo and Viva. All three have outlets in virtually every neighbourhood of the major cities. Internet cafes are becoming rarer with the proliferation of smartphones making internet access more accessible. However, you can still find a cybercafé if you are looking, they...
Language & Phrasebook in Bolivia
Bolivia has 37 official languages, of which Spanish (often called Castellano), Quechua and Aymara are the most important. In rural areas, many people do not speak Spanish. Nevertheless, you should be able to get by with some basic knowledge of Castellano. Bolivia is one of the best places to...
Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simón Bolívar, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; most of its subsequent history has been a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. A relatively democratic civilian government was established in the 2000s, but the leadership faces difficult problems such as deep-rooted poverty,...
Stay Safe & Healthy in Bolivia
Stay Safe in BoliviaUse common sense and take precautions that apply elsewhere. All tourists should be careful when choosing a guide and never accept medicine from unverifiable sources. Female tourists should be careful when travelling alone. Try to use "radio taxis" at night, as fake taxis are common and...
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Kendall Jenner wants you to share your mental health story
Jenner has teamed up with Kenneth Cole on The Mental Health Coalition.
ByKatie Kindelanvia
Kenneth Cole teams up with Kendall Jenner to launch The Mental Health Coalition
The new initiative brings mental health resources and service providers together on a website to help others who need it.
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Amid the coronavirus pandemic and isolation, our mental health is more fragile than ever. For Mental Health Awareness Month, "GMA" is sharing resources, tips and ways to protect your mental health.
Supermodel and reality TV star Kendall Jenner has been open about her own mental health struggle, and now she wants you to share your mental health story too.
Jenner is a supporter of The Mental Health Coalition, a new initiative that brings together celebrities, influencers, nonprofits and brands to change the conversation on mental health.
She and the coalition are asking people to take on the #howareyoureallychallenge and share a video on Instagram about their mental health story.
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"What I hope to accomplish is for people to not feel as alone," Jenner told ABC News' Michael Strahan in an interview that aired Friday on "Good Morning America," adding that because of her own mental health struggles she "was so ready to get involved" with the project.
"I was really, really young and I remember feeling like I couldn't breathe and running to my mom and being like, 'Mom, I feel like I can't breathe. Something must be wrong,'" Jenner said of her early struggles with anxiety. "And she, of course, took me to a bunch of doctors just to make sure it was all OK physically, and I was."
"No one ever told me that I had anxiety," she said. "Maybe like three years ago, four years ago, it came back completely full on and I would have crazy panic attacks and finally I kind of got the information that I needed about it."
MORE: 9 ways to boost your mental health as the coronavirus pandemic continues
In her own video for the #howareyoureallychallenge, Jenner shares that she reads a book or meditates in order to calm herself when she gets "a bit anxious," especially now during the coronavirus pandemic when she is less busy.
The Mental Health Coalition's #howareyoureallychallenge comes during May, Mental Health Awareness Month in the U.S., and amid the coronavirus pandemic, which is negatively affecting the mental health of nearly half of adults in the U.S., data shows.
MORE: How to get free mental health help during the coronavirus pandemic
"This is frightening times," designer Kenneth Cole, who founded The Mental Health Coalition, told Strahan. "Everybody today is trying to make sense of it all so I think we're all trying to put the pieces together."
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VIDEO: Kenneth Cole teams up with Kendall Jenner to launch The Mental Health Coalition
"If there was a safe place to kind of put it out there and share your thoughts, you'll find a lot of comfort and you'll get so much from sharing your your experiences with others who are on the same journey," he said.


To compete in the new global economy we need an educated workforce. Education enables individuals to increase their incomes, provides a capable workforce, and increases overall productivity of the economy. A person with a college education will earn over a million dollars more over their lifetime than a person without a college degree.
In order to succeed at innovation, it is also critical to employ a talented workforce. Of particular importance are those with bachelor and graduate degrees in Engineering, Mathematics, and the Physical Sciences. Unfortunately, the United States has witnessed a decline in the number of these degrees awarded.
There has also been a decline in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) scores of our junior high and high school students. Even more alarming is the national average high school graduation rate of approximately 70%. This is at a time when our competitive global economy will hinge on how well our young people are equipped to use and create the high-tech tools of tomorrow.
While improving K-12 and college education will play a critical role in boosting U.S. Competitiveness, the vast majority of the people who will be in the workforce in 2026 are already in the workforce now. The United States lags behind other companies in the number of hours of job training that are given to employees. Job training is also dominated by large firms - 36% of all workers in the United States work for small companies with less than 100 employees, but these companies account for just 12% of the total corporate investment in training.
6) To provide quality education and training for K-12, colleges, universities, and the SMB workforce.


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Stadium hosts ribbon cutting
The Pattonville Stadium held its ribbon cutting on Friday Aug. 10. The new stadium was funded by voter passage of Proposition K in November 2010. The Pattonville Board of Education approved construction contracts on Aug. 9, 2011.
During the 2011 football season, the Pirates had to play every game on the road. With the new stadium completed, the first game on turf will be played on Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. when Pattonville hosts Lafayette.


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7-Year-Old Texas Boy Who Donated Piggy Bank to Vandalized Mosque Gets Surprise
Seven-year-old Jack Swanson recently had his $20 act of kindness returned.
AVIANNE TAN
Boy Donates Contents of Piggy Bank to Vandalized MosqueJack Swanson, 7, gave $20 to the Islamic Center of Pflugerville in Texas after it was vandalized in the wake of the Paris attacks.KVUE
— -- The 7-year-old boy who donated all the money in his piggy bank to a mosque vandalized in Texas recently had his act of kindness returned.
The young donor, Jack Swanson, went to the Islamic Center of Pflugerville last week after police reported that the mosque had been hit by a vandal who left torn pages of the Koran smeared with feces outside the entrance.
Jack handed over all his money -- $20 he'd apparently been saving in the form of pennies to get an iPad --- according to Faisal Naeem, one of the mosque's board members.
"Jack's $20 are worth $20 million to us because it's the thought that counts," Naeem told ABC News. "Jack is just a little older than my son, Ibrahim. If we have more kind-hearted kids like them in the world, I have hope for our future."
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After Jack made national headlines for his generosity, international human rights lawyer and author Arsalan Iftikhar decided to thank him on behalf of the U.S. Muslim community.
He mailed an iPad to Jack, Iftikhar told ABC News today.
"I got in touch with [his mother] Laura through a lady at the mosque I knew, and Laura told me that Jack had been saving up for an iPad by getting 50 cents a chore," he said. "So I shipped an iPad overnight, and he got it the next morning."
Itikhar added that Jack was a "sweet kid" and that he was so touched by the 7-year-old's "message of solidarity" with the Muslim community.
"Dear Jack, you had saved $20 in your piggy bank for an Apple iPad but then a local Islamic mosque was vandalized so you donated your $20 to this local Texas mosque instead," Ifthikar wrote on Facebook. "Because of your amazing generosity & kind heart, please enjoy this Apple iPad with our sincere thanks. Love, The American Muslim Community."
The Facebook post included photos that Jack's mother, Laura Swanson, sent of the 7-year-old's excited reaction upon opening the gift.
Jack's mom did not immediately respond to ABC News' requests for additional comment.
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I have always had a passion for the cultural, political & historical sites in Washington, DC, and I am always interested in showing people around our Nation's Capitol.
So, after retiring 7 years ago after 36 years of practicing law, I bacame a licensed DC tour guide. Since that time, I have guided many student and adult DC walking and riding tours all over the entire DC area. I am knowledgeable and articulate in my tour presentation and I like to focus on my groups particular interests to provide both an educational and enjoyable tour experience. I am flexible to accommodate your special requests and feel confident you will enjoy our tour. I can also provide car transportation for up to four guest at a reasonable cost.
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Hi there, my name is Leslie.
I'm a creative generalist working in tech.
If you asked me to draw my career path, it would be a wavy line that dips into development and illustration, but always comes back to design.
I'm currently consulting as a UX designer/developer specializing in design systems. Interested? Let's talk business!
Lately, I've spent all of my free time working on an exciting new release for my Chrome extension, Tabby Cat. More coming soon!
My passion project is my Chrome extension, Tabby Cat. If you only had 5 minutes to get to know me, I'd suggest installing it and reading this article about my thoughts on productivity and happiness.
Most recently, I was a Designer/Developer at Opower where I built experiences that help people save energy. Learn about how I used design systems to make clear, consistent, and configurable products in this case study.
In my not so distant past, I oversaw the online shopping experience at Urban Outfitters as a Product Manager/Interaction Designer. My biggest contributions were the redesigned product page and navigation.
Sometimes I freelance graphic design and illustration for Girl Develop It, a non-profit that helps women learn to code. I'm proud to have designed this infographic, this logo, and these cards.
I like making installations that use technology to augment your environment and make you think.
My industrial design thesis project combined my love of soft-product design and cycling into a line of female-friendly commuter gear. Learn more.
For more information about any of my work, get in touch!


When we think about stealing we usually begin with the assumption that one man takes what belongs to another without permission. But perhaps we should back up a little. Perhaps we should begin with the knowledge that all things belong to God. That would mean, ultimately, that stealing is taking that which God gave to another and making it our own. In other words, theft is a man-centered rebellion against God's distribution of his possessions. This understanding makes the offense a bit weightier and in need of our attention.
The Westminster Shorter Catechism, a 17th century doctrinal summary of what the Bible teaches, states the positive requirements of the commandment not to steal as the "lawful procuring and furthering the wealth and outward estate of ourselves and others." (WSC #74). What are some ways we allow our children to violate this commandment right under our noses?
Taking without asking. Seems obvious, but so much of it happens in such a mundane way. Taking food without asking, appropriating mom and dad's favorite wardrobe items, playing with toys. These are all be examples of theft. Hardly the equivalent of grand theft auto, but theft nonetheless.
Cheating. The more common forms of cheating in parenting will deal with school and games. When our children cheat on tests, they are using a short-cut. They are stealing the time it took another person to study and trying to reap their benefits. Cheating in board-games and sports means the "thief" tries to further his own outward estate without abiding by the laws of the game.
Manipulation. The manipulator is a creative thief. They convince someone to hand over their possessions. However, the reason behind their behavior is the same. When our children convince a younger sibling to trade a "little" dime for a "huge" nickel, the aggressor wants that dime. The problem for him is that it was either not given to him, or he did not work to earn it. Instead of applying proper work to obtain his own dime, the child uses a slight-of-hand approach.
Emotional Theft. Perhaps one of our children has competed in a race and won. He comes exuberantly to show his ribbon. If his sibling's response is to say, "You weren't even close to the record," or "Last year I ran this race faster," they are stealing joy or delight from their brother or sister. This kind of behavior also manifests itself if a child is in the middle of an exciting story and the brother or sister jumps in right before the climax and finishes it off for them.
So now what? Parenting is never done well from a couch or an armchair. It requires action, wisdom, authority and time, and lots of it. Make sure your children understand the implications of the commandment not to steal. If they do, teach them to restore what they have taken, if that is possible. But also spend time giving them the opportunity to be generous and willing to share.
Adultery. It is a prominent theme in the entertainment and fashion of our culture. I do not mean that every TV show or movie is about adultery, but adultery is part of most entertainment we see. Maybe not physical adultery, but sexual innuendos, provocative dress, unbridled passion between unmarried people… They all feed into a spirit of adultery.
Christians understand the Bible forbids adultery. It clearly condemns the physical kind in Exodus 20:15. Jesus broadens the application of the 7th commandment when he says, "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart." (Matt. 5:27-28). These words turn adultery from an exclusively physical act into something found also in our thoughts and motivations. Our culture's constant portrayal of adultery as something normal can easily take root in us, let alone our children. So what guidance can we give them to help conform their minds to Christ instead of the world?
Teach Your Daughters to Dress Modestly. I know there is disagreement as to what is modest and provocative when it comes to dress. However, we should not therefore assume that everything is modest. Let me offer a solution. Look at the headlines of the fashion magazines. Many are explicitly geared toward a woman's sexual appeal to men. They are trying to help their readers achieve these headlines in part through fashion. So, if my daughter has a "look" resembling what is in those magazines, she is wearing clothing designed to achieve sexual appeal. This clothing violates the 7th commandment by inviting lust.
Teach Your Sons to Respect Women. People critical of discussions on modesty often ask the following question: "Why is the responsibility for keeping the 7th commandment always the girls'?" They make a very good point. In Jesus' Sermon on the Mount the assumption is that you do not have to look lustfully. It is a choice, and a sinful one at that. Teach your sons to respect the ladies they meet. Teach them to look them in the eye, to be sincerely interested in them as people, and to delight in serving them. The "oogler" violates the 7th commandment by practicing lust.
Control Your Family Entertainment Mediums. In parenting, we are trying to help our children think according to God's word. We will not be able to compete with a billion dollar industry when it comes to presentation. Be wise. Just because it's on and keeps our children occupied does not mean it is godly or good. Parental laziness violates the 7th commandment by not protecting our children from lustful thought patterns.
What are we hoping to accomplish in our homes? We are charged by God to show our children what it means to love him. Let us be diligent, not surrendering our children's minds to the patterns of this world.


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Since 1998, the Acrobats of China have astounded Branson audiences with their internationally renowned and talented Chinese acrobats. Watch as this fast-paced production highlights daring feats of strength, beauty, flexibility, and balance through entertaining stunts, dances, and more. Performed at the Acrobats Theatre, this show is a Branson staple and should not be missed!
Performed at the Acrobats Theatre at 4080 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616.
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The Acrobats of China deliver a fast-paced, exciting production showcasing daring feats of human strength and astounding beauty. Since 1998, the Acrobats of China have WOWED Branson visitors with internationally famous Chinese Acrobats. They jump through hoops to entertain you and invite you to join them for plenty of fun that is entertaining for all ages.
Each year an amazing new troupe arrives bringing cutting-edge human performance art to the stage. In 2018 the award-winning Hunan Acrobatic Troupe presents "The Dream Journey". Known for their colorful costuming and awesome feats, as well as their breathtaking renditions of classical Chinese dance, the Hunan Acrobatic Troupe is considered one of the most skilled Chinese acrobatic troupes. This magnificent troupe is distinctly different in presentation, costuming, and performance style.
The Acrobats of China presents a revolving line-up of award-winning favorites like Human Strength & Beauty, Plates Spinning, Juggling, Diabolo (Chinese Yo Yo), Chair Stack, Aerial Ballet, Bicycle, and more.
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The Acrobats Theatre is located at 4080 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616.
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The show is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes long with a 15-minute intermission.
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Accessible Sanitation in the Workplace – Important Considerations for Disability-Inclusive Employment in Nigeria and Bangladesh
Stephen Thompson
Rasak Adekoya
Utpal Mallick
Omojo Adaji
Abdur Rakib
Mark Carew
WASH intersects with all SDGs – this publication is part of a Sanitation Learning Hub and IDS Working Paper series that looks at the intersection of sanitation and other fields.
This paper explores the relationship between accessible sanitation and disability-inclusive employment in Bangladesh and Nigeria.
Both countries have sanitation and hygiene challenges as well as disability-inclusive employment challenges, but the existing evidence on the intersection of these issues that is focused on Nigeria and Bangladesh is extremely limited. Building on the literature where this complex issue is addressed, this paper presents the findings of a qualitative pilot study undertaken in Nigeria and Bangladesh. It focuses on the need for toilets at work that are easy for people with disabilities to use in poor countries.
These are sometimes called accessible toilets. Accessible sanitation is not regarded as a challenge that must be addressed by people with disabilities themselves, but as a challenge that must be addressed by many people working together – including governments, employers, and the community.
Exploring the Intersection of Sanitation, Hygiene, Water, and Health in Pastoralist Communities in Northern Tanzania
Linda Waldman and Violet Barasa
This paper explores access to water, sanitation, and health in pastoral communities in northern Tanzania.
It argues that the concept of gender, used on its own, is not enough to understand the complexities of sanitation, hygiene, water, and health. It explores pastoralists' views and perspectives on what is 'clean', 'safe', and 'healthy', and their need to access water and create sanitary arrangements that work for them, given the absence of state provision of modern water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure.
Although Tanzania is committed to enhancing its citizens' access to WASH services, pastoral sanitation and hygiene tend to be overlooked and little attention is paid to complex ways in which access to 'clean' water and 'adequate sanitation' is structured in these communities. This paper offers an intersectional analysis of water and sanitation needs, showing how structural discrimination in the form of a lack of appropriate infrastructure, a range of sociocultural norms and values, and individual stratifiers interact to influence the sanitation and health needs of pastoralist men, women, boys, and girls.
A Photovoice Study on WASH and Nutrition in Afar, Ethiopia
Jocelyn Kelln
Line Richter and Christine Fostvedt-Mills
The Afar people of Northern Ethiopia live in what can be considered the very definition of 'challenging contexts.' Largely nomadic pastoralists, they navigate a harsh and unforgiving landscape, often having to travel great distances for water. They have been described as living on the frontline of climate change. The Covid-19 pandemic and emerging peace and security issues in Ethiopia have only compounded challenges around poverty, nutrition and sanitation as markets are disrupted and entire communities are displaced.
It can still be incredibly challenging to ensure that the most marginalised members of a community are included and actively engaged in the process . In the case of Afar, this encompasses women, those with little to no formal schooling and those with very low levels of literacy. With this learning paper the authors want to share their experiences of using a methodology designed to include the voices of those most marginalised – in particular, women's voices – in a nutrition and WASH participatory research project in Northern Ethiopia.
Fostvedt-Mills Consulting (FMC) was contracted by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) as part of their Improved Food security through Transitional Aid for Resilience Project (IFTAR), which aimed to improve the nutritional status of vulnerable groups and the nutritional and hygiene behaviours of caregivers. They were asked to investigate the attitudes and practises of target communities in Afar relating to nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene and then to design a subsequent intervention that was contextually relevant to the communities.
For the study, FMC sought to answer the questions:
What are the social and gender-based factors determining the nutrition and WASH practices of the communities?
How are those factors affecting the nutrition and WASH practices of the communities?
In designing the approach, FMC wanted to ensure that they carried out their research with the communities, rather than on the communities, in a way that would build trust and create a shared understanding of the future intervention and generate interest and a sense of ownership in its potential outcomes.
The full study carried out by FMC included a desk review as well as primary quantitative and qualitative data collection. In this learning paper they share the findings from the qualitative research. Specifically, FMC examine how the use of photovoice and Community Action Planning methods worked to amplify the voices of women and ultimately engage a more diverse group of community members in the research process. They will share our most important findings and discuss some of the advantages and challenges of using these methods in Afar, as well as the potential for application of these research methods in other challenging contexts.
Local Government Leadership in Sanitation and Hygiene: Experiences and Learnings from West Africa
Gian Melloni
Between July and October 2021, the Sanitation Learning Hub worked with government representatives and development partners to develop, share, and cross-analyse case studies looking at local system and government strengthening in four local government areas across West Africa: Benin (N'Dali commune), Ghana (Yendi municipal district), Guinea (Molota commune), and Nigeria (Logo LGA).
The initiative focused on examples of local leadership in sanitation and hygiene (S&H), with case studies developed in collaboration with development partners (Helvetas in Benin, UNICEF in Ghana and Guinea, United Purpose in Nigeria) and the local governments they partner with.
The goal was to cross-analyse examples of local government leadership in S&H, looking at what led to the prioritisation of S&H, and identifying commonalities and transferable knowledge through a participatory cross-learning process. The case studies identified positive change occurred in local government leadership in S&H, and analysed the contributions to change, via document review, key informant interviews and focus group discussions.
This learning brief shares the learnings and recommendations that emerged from the case studies and through the three participatory workshops that followed.
A French translation is also available: Le leadership des autorités locales en matière d'assainissement et d'hygiène : expériences et apprentissage de l'Afrique de l'Ouest
A Portuguese translation is also available: A liderança governamental local em saneamento e higiene: experiências e aprendizagens da África Ocidental
Watch the webinar on the findings here: https://youtu.be/87z6ZrQMRc0
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Translating Complex Realities Through Technologies: lessons about participatory accountability from South Africa
Felix Bivens
Gill Black
Andrew Hartnack
Miriam Waltz and Joanna Wheeler
Accountability is a complex issue in South Africa. The country has high levels of inequality, and marginalised groups – as in many countries – struggle to make themselves heard by those in power. Yet the issue is further complicated by an interacting set of factors, including the legacy of apartheid, gender and religious issues, and the lack of access to those in power.
Through a six-year research project, the Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation (SLF) used a range of technology-enabled participatory processes to unpack this lack of government accountability. This report focuses on four case studies, which examined the lived realities of marginalised groups and the activists that campaign on their behalf: activists against gender-based violence and for community safety; community care workers and health committee members working for public health; informal traders and the informal economy; and traditional medicine, Rastafarian bossie doktors and indigenous rights.
Using a multi-method research process, SLF supported these groups to work together and identify the accountability issues that they felt were important, and then consider how they could raise their voice collectively to those in power and those who shape and implement policy. As well as providing valuable findings, which SLF fed into the policy dialogue, this process also strengthened the capacity of these groups to speak out – not least through the use of different participatory technologies including digital storytelling, filmmaking, PhotoVoice, geospatial mapping and infographics.
This report reflects on the different tools used, considering not just the effectiveness of the outputs generated but also how these tools can empower citizens and bring marginalised groups together. Lastly, the report reflects on SLF's role as an intermediary organisation, and how this role can influence the path that marginalised groups take in their efforts to make government more responsive to their needs.
How to Trigger for Handwashing with Soap
Jolly Ann Maulit
Handwashing is a vital part of good sanitation and hygiene. When Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) and its aim of ODF (open defecation free) communities are fully understood and put into practice it is clear that handwashing is implicit in the approach. Without addressing handwashing and other hygiene practices, communities can never become fully ODF since CLTS aims to cut all faecal-oral contamination routes. However, in practice, the degree to which handwashing is integrated into triggering and follow up, depends on the quality of facilitation. This guide, developed in Malawi, addresses the need for specific tools that help to incorporate handwashing into CLTS.
Knowledge from the Margins: An Anthology from a Global Network on Participatory Practice and Policy Influence
Thea Shahrokh and Joanna Wheeler (eds)
The Participate initiative involves 18 organisations, who work with diverse marginalised people in over 30 countries, coming together to make their voices count on development policy. This anthology is an account of the activities carried out by the Participatory Research Group (PRG) within the Participate initiative between 2012 and 2014, and also a reflection on the methods and processes created and utilised during that time. It aims to share the insights and lessons learnt to help promote thought and discussion about how to use participatory approaches to influence policy at a variety of levels. These experiences include: applying, adapting and innovating participatory methods to promote the voices of participants in all stages of the research process; creating opportunities and spaces for including the perspectives articulated through the research where possible in the policymaking processes; and embedding participatory approaches in local-to global policymaking processes.
Feminisms, Empowerment and Development: changing women's lives
Andrea Cornwall and Jenny Edwards (Eds)
The economic and political empowerment of women continues to be a central focus for development agencies worldwide; access to medical care, education and employment, as well as women's reproductive rights, remain key factors effecting women's autonomy. This book explores what women are doing to change their own personal circumstances, and it provides an in-depth analysis of collective action and institutionalized mechanisms aimed at changing structural relations.
Women in Politics: gender, power and development
Mariz Tadros (Ed)
Women the world over are being prevented from engaging in politics. Women's political leadership of any sort is a rarity and a career in politics rarer still. We have, however, begun to understand what it takes to create an enabling environment for women's political participation.
In this pioneering collection, writers from Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East are brought together for the first time to talk explicitly about women's participation in the political scene across the global South. Answering such questions as how women can get political apprenticeship opportunities, how these opportunities translate into the pursuit of a political career, and how these pursuits then influence the kind of political platform women advocate once in power, Women in Politics is essential reading for anyone interested in what it means to engage politically.
Into the Unknown: explorations in development practice
Robert Chambers
As change accelerates, development professionals fine themselves more than ever explorers of an unknown and unknowable future. This brings opportunities, excitement and surprises, and demands continuous critical reflection and learning. In the opening part of this book, Robert Chambers reviews his own life, including his early career, participation in the World Bank's Voice of the Poor project and research and engagement in South Asia on canal irrigation. These experiences led him to examine personal biases and predispositions, and to recognize the pervasive significance of power in forming and framing knowledge.
The book then reflects on a journey of learning, and encourages readers to learn from observation, curiosity, critical feedback, plan and fun. Participatory workshops have been the source of much enjoyable exploration and have evolved in unexpected directions. Participatory rural appraisal (PRA) and community-led total sanitation (CLTS) are two movements that have benefitted from sharing practices and innovations through participatory workshops. Experience-based practical tips for facilitating such workshop are presented – 21 for learning, for managing large groups and for co-generating knowledge to influence policy and practice. Finally, the author argues that the new dual realities – virtual and physical – are getting out of balance, and encourages readers to enjoy exploring through experiential learning in the physical and social world.
Tools for supporting sustainable natural resource management and livelihoods
Holly Ashley et al (Eds)
This 66th issue of Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) includes general articles on participatory approaches to development submitted by readers and explores the links between participation, sustainable natural resource management and improving livelihoods. It also includes a selection of other articles, including how urban community groups in Chile have opposed two urban redevelopment projects; the use of participatory impact assessment tools to define, measure, monitor, review and analyse progress; and a discussion of ethical issues and standards for participatory work. There are also reflections from members of the international Resource Centres for Participatory Learning and Action (RCPLA) network, a foreword from IIED's Camilla Toulmin and reflections from Robert Chambers of the Institute of Development Studies (IDS). The PLA series was 25 years old in 2013 and at this milestone, IIED decided to take stock to look at PLA's legacy and future direction. After this issue, the series will be put on hold, pending the findings from an external evaluation.
Ekoi and Etem in Karamoja: a study of decision-making in a post-conflict society
Karamoja Action Research Team with Patta Scott-Villiers
In 2013, a group of young Karimojong set out to explore land, peace and customary law in Karamoja. This book presents their finding on how decisions are made internally between Karimojong and between Karimojong and government on these subjects.
Young Citizens: youth and participatory governance in Africa
Jessica Greenhalf and Rosemary McGee (Eds)
All over the world we are seeing exciting experiments in participatory governance. But are they working for the young? This issue of PLA highlights how young Africans are driving change by challenging the norms and structures that eclude them, engaging with the state and demanding accountability. It is the result of a writeshop in Kenya in 2011, where a a group of adults and young people involved in youth and governance initiatives across Africa came together to share experiences, build writing skills, form new relationships and write articles for this issue. The articles are divided into four parts: from youth voice to youth influence; rejuvenating spaces for engagement; learning citizenship young, and power to young people.
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By Lee Marshall2007-06-27T17:16:00+01:00
Dir: Aleksei Mizgiryov. Russ. 2007. 83mins.
Perhaps the Taormina festival catalogue errs a little on the side of enthusiasm in comparing Aleksei Mizgiryov's debut feature Kremen to Taxi Driver. But there is something in the claim: like Scorsese's classic, this is a tale of a disturbed, asocial innocent with a rigid moral code who takes on a corrupt metropolis and, in his own way, wins. Though over-stylised at times, Kremen sticks in the mind thanks to the edgy weirdness of the central character and the darkly resonant quality of the story, which feels like a contemporary take on a traditional Russian folk tale - complete with odd logical leaps and gaps in the flow of the narrative.
Made on a tight budget, Kremen occupies an uneasy niche somewhere between the action-avenger genre and the arthouse, and this may limit its box-office appeal at home, where it has just opened. Elsewhere it will benefit from being seen in a few other festivals after its two launchpads (the other was Sochi, the main Russian indie fest, where Kremen picked up a prize for Best Debut). Abroad, audiences who enjoy the mix of revenge themes and skewed social observation offered by Korean directors like Park Chan-wook may take to it.
Newly arrived in Moscow from the struggling oil town of Almetevsk, solemn young Anton (Antropov) heads for the house of an uncle long established in the big city, who seems a little bemused to see him. Fresh out of the army, Anton plays the cool hard guy, breaking bottles and walnuts on his head and telling anyone who will listen that 'my word is like flint' (The film's Russian title translates literally as 'flint'). But this tough act is belied by his appearance: gawky, crew-cut Anton looks more like a 16-year-old boy scout with delusions than a hardened Red Army recruit.
It's difficult to work out whether there's much going on beneath the surface of Anton's serious, deapan face; but Antropov's slightly stiff, unemotional performance suits the character well. Only in his unrequited passion for his pretty blonde cousin Zina (Bezborodova) does he show any signs of weakness; but his reaction to rejection is never (or only for a split-second) self-doubt. He simply clocks the setback and doggedly renews the assault.
We would feel sorry for Anton if he wasn't such a neo-Dostoyevskian psychopath - and the tension between these two impulses of sympathy and repulsion is maintained throughout. Even the music helps in this respect: the film's soundtrack consists mainly of an obsessively repeated string and woodwind piece by Philip Glass (commissioned for but cut from Godfrey Reggio's film Koyaanisqatsi) based on a series of wavering, queasy minor chords that mirror the audience's ambivalence towards the hero.
When Anton joins the Moscow police, his lack of humour and strict (though rather homemade) sense of justice seem sure to be stream-rollered by his easy-going corrupt colleagues, who run a prostitution racket, let off a murderer in return for a huge bribe and frame a penniless immigrant in his stead, and knock back the vodka like there's no tomorrow.
But he's so impervious to threats and blandishments that it's his fellow officers, led by likeable bad guy Sergeant Chakhlov (Kulichkov), who end up fazed by the implacable moral code of a man who exacts payback for every single injustice he suffers, or sees inflicted on others.
The script reveals Anton's credit-and-debit worldview gradually and laconically, giving just enough information at just the right time. Colours stay dark throughout, with yellow-lit night scenes suggesting the moral sickness Anton discovers in the city.
The stylised feel of the exercise - at its most extreme in the final shoot-out - is emphasised by halting editing, slowed down by fades to black. Mostly this works, though certain Pinter-style passages of dialogue are less easy to take.
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Nasha Kino
InterCinema XXI Century
Sergei Selyanov
Yuri Klavdiyev
Aleksei Mizgiryov
Vadim Deyev
Denis Chibanov
Yevgeni Antropov
Dmitri Kulichkov
Anastasiya Bezborodova
Sergei Shekhovstov
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170 Queen's Gate, part of Imperial College London, is a stunning grade II listed Victorian townhouse, which was completed in 1889 by Norman Shaw, one of the most important architects of the 19th century.
The house is a short walk from many of London's major tourist attractions such as the world-renowned Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park and Harrods and just a few steps from Exhibition Road, home to the Victoria and Albert, Natural History and Science museums. If you prefer a spot of retail therapy after a working day, Kensington High Street and Knightsbridge with their vast array of high street and designer shops are within easy reach.
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Льодовики Бутану, які займають близько 3 відсотків загальної площі поверхні, відповідають за живлення всіх річок Бутан, крім Амочу і Ньєре Амачу.

Про ці льодовикові системи доступно небагато історичної інформації. Перше сучасне дослідження було проведено Аугусто Ганссером-Біаджі в 1970-х роках, який розробив хронологію минулих заледенінь і попередив про неминучість  у Лунані. Це спонукало Геологічну службу Індії і Геологічну службу Бутану провести спільні дослідження в середині 80-х років, і їхній звіт відхилив оцінку загрози Біаджі. 7 жовтня 1994 року проривна повінь з озера Луггі (частина льодовикової системи Лунана) призвела до 20 смертей у Пунакха.

Ця катастрофа, перша в своєму роді в сучасному Бутані, багаторазово збільшила частоту досліджень льодовикової системи. З тих пір оцінка небезпеки проривних повеней стала важливою складовою льодовикових експедицій. Існує кілька реєстри льодовиків і льодовикових озер в Бутані. Точні цифри певною мірою відрізняються залежно від використовуваної методології.

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Льодовики
Десятиліттями існували кілька трансгімалайських реєстрів різної точності та охоплення площі. Цей розділ стосується описів, спеціально створених для Бутану.

Перший опис був складений 1996 року Пунцо Норбу (з відділу геології та шахт) з використанням супутникових даних за 1989—1990 роки та топографічної карти 1962/63. Геологічна служба Бутану опублікувала оновлене видання 1999 р. Того ж року видавництво China Science Publishing Media опублікувало ще один реєстр на основі знімків супутника ближнього інфрачервоного випромінювання Landsat 2 (1975—1978) та деяких аерофотознімків — було зафіксованоо 649 льодовиків, які покривають в цілому площу 1304 кв. км. і об'єм 150 куб.м Більш точний реєстр, підготовлений на основі даних супутника SPOT Imagery 1993 року, даних Landsat 90-х років, даних IRS-1D 1999 року та топографічних карт Геологічної служби Індії 1950-60-х років, був опублікований 2001 року Міжнародним центром інтегрованого розвитку гір (ICIMOD). Було зафіксовано положення та класифіковано за номенклатурою Мюллера (WGMS) 677 льодовиків, що займають площу 1317 кв. км.

2011 року ICIMOD перекомпілював свій набір даних для всього Гіндукушу, використовуючи автоматизовану класифікацію супутникових зображень за 2005 ± 3 роки в поєднанні з цифровою моделлю місцевості — площа була зменшена до 642 км² (на основі нового національного кордону Бутану). У 2012 році дані Всесвітньої інвентаризації льодовиків (WGI), глобальних вимірювань наземного льоду з космосу (GLIMS) і Natural Earth (NE) були змішані та уточнені, щоб створити ще один реєстр льодовиків — оцінки площі склали 1930 кв. км. (не враховуючи новий кордон). База даних ICIMOD була оновлена 2014 року (використовуючи знімки Landsat 2010 року) — ніякої різниці площі не було виявлено.

У 2018 році Національний центр гідрології та метеорології опублікував останню інвентаризацію льодовиків Бутану з використанням автоматичної класифікації даних Sentinel-2 за 2016 рік — 700 льодовиків було розташовано на площі близько 629,55 кв.

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Льодовики
За усталеним визначенням, льодовики розташовані в басейнах річок, вони лежать у басейні річки Ван (складається з підбасейнів Па, Ха і Тхім), басейні Пунатшанг (складається з підбасейнів Пхо, Мо і Данг), і басейні Манас (складається з підбасейнів Мангде, Чамхар, Курі і Дрангме). У Бутані розташовані два інших річкових басейни — річок Амо та Н'єре Ама, але вони не пов'язані з жодним льодовиком.

У порядку площі (або обсягу) переважна більшість класифікується як «долинний льодовик» і «гірський льодовик». Типи «крижаний фартух» і «нішовий льодовик» існують у значній кількості, але займають набагато меншу площу (або об'єм). Набагато рідше зустрічаються «циркові льодовики» та «крижані шапки». «Долинні льодовики» розташовані уздовж південних флангів основного топографічного вододілу Бутанських Гімалаїв і характеризуються значними моренами у кінці. В основному вони зосереджені у верхній частині басейну Пхо та Північного басейну. «Гірські льодовики» поширені на вершинах і задніх стінках долинних льодовиків. «Циркові льодовики», «крижані шапки», «крижані фартухи» та «нішові льодовики» поширені на плато і хребтах, що тягнуться на південь від основного Гімалайського вододілу; вони практично не заморенені. Скелясті льодовики існують у багатьох місцях уздовж маршруту Сноумен на північному заході та півночі Бутану. Південні льодовики демонструють більш круті головні стінки, більшу заморененість та повільніші темпи течії, ніж їхні льодовики з північною течією.

Станом на 2016 рік у басейні Пунатцанг була найбільша кількість льодовиків (341) загальною площею близько 361,07 кв. км, а в басейні ріки Ван — найменша кількість льодовиків (47) загальною площею близько 33,38 кв. км. Найбільший льодовик (2016 р.) розташований у підбасейні Мангде, його площа становить 45,85 кв.км Найдовший льодовик (2001 р.) — це льодовик Вачі в басейні річки Пхо, розміром близько 20,1 км. Найвища висота (2016) басейнів льодовиків становить близько 7361 м.н.м. у басейні Мангде. Найнижчі висоти кінця морени льодовиків (2001 р.) виявлені трохи вище 4000 м.н.м. для льодовиків в басейні Курі і Дрангме; у льодовиків без морен кінці зазвичай на нижчій висоті, ніж у заморенених.

Відступ льодовиків
Кілька програм, пов'язаних із моніторингом трансгімалайських льодовиків, уже виконуються, і загальним правилом є неоднорідна усадка. Більшість льодовиків Бутану літнього накопичувального типу і, отже, ще більш чутливі до коливань температури. Однак інформації про висоту рівноважної лінії (ELA) мало, а точних даних про зміни льодовиків мало через проблеми з доступом до високогірних льодовиків. Загалом прийнято, що льодовики значно відступають; точні причини залишаються невідомими, але загалом відступи є дуже чутливими індикаторами зміни клімату.

Існують вагомі докази відступу в льодовиків на нижчих висотах. У публікації 1999 року, отриманій на основі супутникових знімків, карт і даних опитування, повідомляється про відступ багатьох льодовиків у Бутанських Гімалаях. Цифрове дослідження 2003 року 103 льодовиків без морени (невеликих і схожої довжини) з 1963 по 1993 рік показало, що 90 відступають, 13 стоять на місці, і жоден не просувається. Масштаб відступу був більшим на півдні і меншим на півночі, ймовірно, через більшу чутливість балансу маси льодовика до відносно теплішої температури та більшої кількості опадів на півдні. За винятком льодовиків з незрозумілими варіаціями, порівняння площі 66 льодовиків показало скорочення на 8,1 %. Спостереження на місці кількох льодовиків у 80-х і 90-х роках вказували на відступ.

Консервативне моделювання 2012 року передбачало значне відступ (і скорочення) у наступні десятиліття для досягнення стабільності за середніх кліматичних умов за відсутності майже подвійного збільшення кількості опадів або значного регіонального похолодання. Підвищення регіональної температури на 2,5 °C протягом наступного століття (як прогнозує МГЕЗК) зменшить площу зледеніння вдвічі і призведе до незначних значень скидів талої води. Однак вони не були підтверджені спостереженнями на місці. У 2016 році було опубліковано перший в історії запис балансу маси на місці льодовика (Ганджу Ла; без морени) у Бутані. Він зафіксував різке зменшення маси до такої міри, що зони накопичення взагалі не існувало, і спостереження узгоджувалися з моделлю 2012 року. Автори відзначили, що методології дистанційного зондування дійсно оцінювали набагато нижчі втрати маси, як припускається в моделі.

Аналіз ICIMOD 2014 року щодо еволюції льодовиків Бутану (з використанням зображень Landsat) з 1980 по 2010 рік зробив висновок, що льодовики швидко зменшувалися в останні десятиліття. З 1980 по 2010 рік чиста площа скоротилася приблизно на 23 %; відсутність морени і наявність льодовикового возера кінці льодовика підкреслювали ці темпи відступу. Чисельність збільшилася приблизно на 14,8 % через фрагментацію існуючих льодовиків.

Ефекти та пом'якшення
Наслідки відступу льодовиків залишаються недостатньо вивченими. Імовірні зміни річкового стоку, глобальне підвищення рівня моря та збільшення частоти розливів льодовикових озер. Зменшення скиду талої води безпосередньо впливає на життєздатність виробництва гідроелектроенергії, яка є однією з економічних драйверів для Бутану.

Бутан став першою країною, яка отримала кошти фонду пом'якшення впливу клімату від фонду ООН для найменш розвинених країн.

Льодовикові озера
Деякі льодовикові озера, наприклад озеро Тортормі у Лунана Гевог, не є єдиною водоймою, а є колекцією надльодовикових ставків. Більшість льодовикових озер, які визначено як потенційно небезпечні, стікають у водні системи річок Манас і Пуна Цанг (Санкош) північно-центрального Бутану. Під час проривних льодовикових повеней у жителів сусідніх сіл, що знаходяться нижче за течією, може бути всього двадцять хвилин на евакуацію. Паводкові води з одного такого прориву 1994 року на озері Луггі потребували близько семи годин, щоб досягти Пунакхи, приблизно у 90 км вниз за течією.

З метою громадської безпеки ці льодовики та льодовикові озера утримуються Департаментом геології та шахт Міністерства економіки, виконавчим (кабінетним) агентством уряду Бутану. Департамент, як частина своїх екологічних «проектів пом'якшення наслідків», має на меті знизити рівень льодовикових озер і таким чином запобігти катастрофі, пов'язаної з проривними льодовиковими повенями. У 2001 році, наприклад, вчені визначили озеро Тортормі як озеро, яке загрожує неминучим і катастрофічним колапсом. Зрештою, ситуація була полегшена створенням штучного водного каналу від краю озера, щоб зменшити тиск води. Департамент використовує безшумні вибухові речовини та інші засоби, які він вважає екологічно чистими, щоб мінімізувати екологічний вплив своїх проектів з пом'якшення. Однак ці проекти залишаються складними для реалізації через погоду, рельєф і відносну нестачу кисню на висотах льодовикових озер. Станом на вересень 2010 р. системи раннього оповіщення проривних льодовикових повеней планувалося встановити до середини 2011 р. в районах Пунакха і Вангдуе Пходранг за 4,2 мільйона доларів США.

Проривні льодовикові повені

Примітки

Див. також

 Відступання льодовиків з 1850 року
 Глобальне потепління
 Географія Бутану
 Річки Бутану
 Гори Бутану

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Angel Exhaust Number Eight Autumn 1992
Printed in Great Britain by Antony Rowe Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire. New poetry from Cambridge and London edited by Adrian Clarke and Andrew Duncan. Red laminated wraps, 23cm by 15.5cm, 120 pages. The spine reads: "The Bloodsoaked Royston Perimeter". Features Bill Griffiths, Denise Riley, Johan De Wit, Iain Sinclair, Maggie O'Sullivan and others. This copy is…
Basil Bunting 1900-1985 a life in images exhibition catalogue
From an exhibition in Durham University Library in January-February 1987 prepared by Derek Smith with funding from Northern Arts. 29.5cm by 21cm white card wraps, 12 pages. This copy is from the library of the late poet, publisher and editor Richard Caddell (1949-2003). Condition: Covers slightly browned and soiled with age. A flyer for the…
Calligrammes by Guillaume Apollinaire
University of California Press, Berkeley, 1991. First paperback printing. 23cm by 15cm, 513 pages in yellow wraps. Translated by Anne Hyde Greet with an Introduction by S.I. Lockerbie. This copy is from the library of the late poet, publisher and editor Richard Caddell (1949-2003). Condition: Spine is uniformly sunned, there is slight edge-wear to covers…
Cosmic Realities Vanilla Tobacco Dawnings by Tristan Tzara
Arc Publications, Todmorden, Lancs, 1975. Translated by Lee Harwood. Limited edition of 500 copies of which 15 have been numbered and signed by the translator. This copy is NOT one of the 15. Yellow dustwrapper with printing over light yellow paper cover. 20.4 x 14.7 cms, 30 pages. The poems in this volume are reproduced…
Cultural Affairs in Boston by John Wieners
Black Sparrow Press, 1988. First paperback edition. 23cm by 15cm, 204 pages. Subtitled Poetry & Prose 1956-1985, this collection of writer, actor, stage manager and gay activist Wieners' work is edited by Raymond Foye with a Preface by Robert Creeley. From the library of the late poet, publisher and editor Richard Caddell (1949-2003) with "Lancaster…
Giant Night by Anne Waldman. INSCRIBED.
Corinth Books, New York, 1970. First edition. 20cm by 14.5cm, 94 pages, purple decorated covers. This copy is from the library of the late poet, publisher and editor Richard Caddell (1949-2003) and is INSCRIBED to him by the author. On the title page it reads: "for Richard Caddell in Durham with thanks Anne Waldman." Condition:…
Poet's Poems No. 8 Robert Creeley
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Poet's Poems No.16 Adrian Mitchell
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Poet's Poems No.5 Edwin Morgan
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Poet's Poems No.9 Iain Sinclair
First published in 2002 by AGGIE WESTON'S EDITIONS. One of a series of Poet's Poems pamphlets co-ordinated by poet Stuart Mills, (1940–2006) co-founder of the Tarasque Press and designed by Colin Sackett. 20cm by 14cm cream wraps. A selection of poems by other poets chosen by Iain Sinclair who writes: "The task of nominating favoured,…
The Blue Winged Bee by Peter Whigham. INSCRIBED.
Anvil Press Poetry, 1965. 18cm by 14cm, 61 pages, brown cloth boards in yellow dustwrapper. Includes Love Poems of the VIth Dalai Lama and The Ingathering of Love. First edition but not one of the 50 signed by the author. However, this copy is from the library of the late poet, publisher and editor Richard…
The Garden A Theophany by Martin Corless-Smith INSCRIBED
Spectacular Books, New York 1998. 14cm by 11cm cream illustrated wraps. Martin Corless-Smith is an English poet and painter who lives and teaches in Boise; Idaho.This copy is from the library of the late poet, publisher and editor Richard Caddell (1949-2003) with the following inscription on fly-leaf:"To Ric with love from Martin Corless-Smith Durham Feb…
The Penances by Iain Sinclair INSCRIBED
The Many Press, 40 Walford Road, London, N16 8ED, 1977. Published in an edition of 200 copies. 21cm by 15cm brown wraps in cream illustrated dustwrapper. Cover and drawing by Donal Ryan. This copy from the library of the late poet, publisher and editor Richard Caddell (1949-2003) and is inscribed but not dated by Sinclair…
Vanishing Lung Syndrome by Miroslav Holub. SIGNED.
Faber and Faber, 1990. 20cm by 13cm, 68 pages. First paperback edition SIGNED "Miroslav Holub 14.10.90." This copy is from the library of the late poet, publisher and editor Richard Caddell (1949-2003) and the book would have been signed for him. Condition: The spine is faded plus there is 2cm wide fading running down the…


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Chrysoperla comans is een insect uit de familie van de gaasvliegen (Chrysopidae), die tot de orde netvleugeligen (Neuroptera) behoort.

Chrysoperla comans is voor het eerst wetenschappelijk beschreven door Tjeder in 1966.

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Been diving in Belongas Bay? Please Vote!
Belongas bay is located in the southwestern island of Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB). The blue ocean and white sandy beaches with tropical atmosphere can be found there. The access to get there is easy. You can travel about 1.5 hours by boat. You can also access directly from the island of Bali. There are so many attractions such as swimming, snorkeling, and diving in Belongas Bay is one of the most attractive activities for the divers.
Bali has a million charms of dive places, and Lombok also has various outstanding dive sites. One of the favorite dive sites is located in the Belongas Bay; it can be reached in 5 minutes by boat from the Sepi bay. Belongas dive sites are perfect for divers. There are such great coral reef captivates and abundance of marine life. Here you can meet a bunch of macros and manta paradise. Diving here, you will encounter marine paradise that is still pristine and intact environment. There are many locations that can be explored around here.
Belongas bay is famous for its diving locations namely The Magnet and The Cathedral. Here, you will encounter the pristine coral reefs and an abundance of marine life that is so captivating. Diving in the south eastern Lombok according to the season you can find a bunch of barracuda, tuna and other marine biota large, regardless of Mobula and eagle ray season in September. Flow and conditions in eastern South Lombok is really challenging. The open ocean at the Magnet is full of challenging conditions with great fishing action. Groups of mackerel, rainbow runners, tuna and barracuda will accompany your dive. You can find white or black fin sharks, even a reef shark and the group of grey hammerheads if you are lucky. The Cathedral, this peak comes from 50 M and sometimes offers a bit challenging conditions compared to the Magnet. Here a lot of tuna, mackerels and barracuda can be found. Here there have been seen a group of eagle rays playing in front of the cave entrance at the depth of 40 meters.
In the Coral Garden, which is the point around large rocks, you can see the yellow soft corals, orange and purple, coral cambung, some Gorgonia and Anemones. There are also some small shrimp and hordes Barracuda. Coral garden includes a simple dive into the region because it can be dived to the depth of 25 meters under the sea. Meanwhile if diving in point Shirts and Wollis Pinnacle Reef, you will see a large black frogfish, sharks, ribbon eels and several species of Nudibrach. In this area there is a large stone that stands about 7 feet below the sea level.
Diving in Belongas bay has been really challenging from the past few years. However, it is only for the experienced and professional divers. The most extreme diving experience could be found in Belongas Bay.


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Frank Ntilikina's family ties run strong
Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina brings the ball upcourt against the Nets at Barclays Center on Dec. 14, 2017. Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
By Barbara Barker barbara.barker@newsday.com @meanbarb Updated February 17, 2018 4:41 PM
LOS ANGELES — For years, they watched the All-Star Weekend festivities together. Frank Ntilikina's older brothers, Brice and Yves, would wake him up in the middle of the night and they would crowd around the television in their mother's apartment in Strasbourg, France.
This All-Star Weekend, the family is scattered. Brice and Yves are watching from France, their mother, Jacqueline, is in the stands at the Staples Center, and Ntilikina, a rookie point guard with the Knicks is a participant, taking the court Friday for the World Team in the Rising Stars Challenge.
Yet, even without his entire family physically next to him, Ntilikina always feels they are there. He feels it every time Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek puts him in a game at Madison Square Garden. He also feels it when he doesn't. He has felt it through every high and low of his first NBA season. And he felt it when he stepped on the Staples Center court on Friday.
"Yes, this is my body. But we are all living the experience together in me," Ntilikina, 19, said last week in an interview with Newsday. "My mother worked so hard, fought for us. She did everything so that we could all be together and have a good life. She is a very strong person."
Jacqueline Mukarugema, mother of Knicks rookie Frank Ntilikina, prior to a game at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 14, 2018. Credit: Jim McIsaac
To understand just how strong — to understand the tight family bond that both drives and nurtures Ntilikina — one has to travel back to a nightmarish time before he was born, back to war-torn Rwanda in the 1990s.
Jacqueline, Yves and Brice were living in the Rwandan capital of Kigali when the tension between the country's two primary ethnic groups, the Tutsi and Hutu, exploded. During a five-month period in the spring and summer of 1994, an estimated 800,000 people, most of them Tutsis, were murdered.
It was a time so painful that Jacqueline, who is half Tutsi and half Hutu, rarely talks about it. Before watching the Knicks lose to the Wizards at Madison Square Garden this past week, however, she explained how she was separated from her two sons and forced to flee for her life.
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"I had a gun here and a machete here," she said, pointing to her head and then her neck.
Jacqueline made it to Brussels, Belgium, and began the search for 8-year-old Yves and 6-year-old Brice. She discovered that they had made it out of the country with their father and were living in a notoriously overcrowded refugee camp in Goma, then a part of Zaire. Sanitary conditions at the camp were so poor that the United Nations has estimated that nearly 12,000 people died of cholera in 1994 alone.
In December 1994, six months after she fled Rwanda, she went to Goma to get her boys.
"Yves was so skinny that his ribs stuck out. He had to do all the cooking because the girlfriend of his father was sick," she remembered. "It broke my heart to see them like that. I needed to get them out of this craziness."
In 1998, when Yves was 12 and Brice 10, Frank was born in Brussels. Soon after, his Belgian father left and Jacqueline had to figure out how to raise three boys on her own. A midwife by training, she went back to school to get a nursing degree. Soon after, in 2001, they moved to Strasbourg, France, where they had some family.
"I tried to be a strong person. It wasn't always easy," Jacqueline said. "I had three boys to take care of. It was mostly a pleasure. Sometimes it was hard. Sometimes I would just go to my room and cry."
It was in Strasbourg where Frank fell in love with basketball. Jacqueline often had to work double shifts to keep food on the table. Yves and Brice helped out with the child care, doing most of their babysitting at the basketball court.
"He started with us when he was 2 or 3 years old," Brice said in a phone interview. "He could barely carry the big ball. When we went on to play for teams in Strasbourg, he was always there in the background. Basketball was just always a big part of life for him."
Jacqueline was fine with basketball as long as her boys also hit the books. Frank said he grew up watching Yves, now a surgeon, and Brice, a physical therapist, either playing basketball or studying.
Though it became clear a couple of years ago that Frank had the talent to play professionally, Jacqueline said that was fine but he had to finish high school. Last year, while playing for Strasbourg in a league that his agent Rich Felder likens to Double-A baseball, Frank also was going to school full-time.
Knicks rookie point guard Frank Ntilikina, left, in an undated photo with his brothers Brice and Yves (far right), mother Jacqueline and two unidentified women. Credit: The Ntilikina family
By the time Ntilikina was selected eighth overall by the Knicks in last June's NBA Draft, the family was doing well. Both brothers had good jobs and supervised 40 to 50 people at a medical clinic. Jacqueline has since retired and splits her time between France and New York.
Ntilikina's rookie season has had its ups and downs. Some Knicks fans can't seem to get over the fact that the Knicks passed on two point guards — Dennis Smith Jr., now with the Mavericks, and Donovan Mitchell, now with the Jazz, to take Ntilikina. Smith was a favorite of LeBron James' and Mitchell looks as if he is going to be named the NBA's Rookie of the Year.
Other observers, most notably Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, have given the 6-5 Ntilikina excellent reviews, raving about his 7-foot wingspan and defensive mindset. Ntilikina's defensive ability impressed assistant coaches enough that they voted him into the rookie-sophomore game despite the fact that his statistics — 5.2 points and 35.3 percent shooting from the field in 20 minutes per game — might not have warranted it on the surface.
Ntilikina said he hopes to enjoy his All-Star experience and come back for the second half of the season even stronger. Hornacek has said he will be giving Ntilikina and other young players — the Knicks recently traded for Emmanuel Mudiay, a young point guard who had fallen out of favor in Denver — more playing time as the team looks to the future. What happens then could go a long way toward deciding Ntilikina's future role with the team.
Ntilikina, the second-youngest player in the league, is ready to meet the challenge, and he knows he won't be meeting it alone.
Said Ntilikina: "My family, we're all in this together. Always."
THE RWANDAN MASSACRE
In 1994, between 800,000 and 1 million people died during a 100-day genocidal rampage on the Tutsi minority in Rwanda. Whole families, even infants, were slaughtered en masse by members of the Hutu majority. Killings were done throughout the country of about 7 million people on roads and in fields, churches and soccer stadiums. Attackers often raped and/or maimed citizens they did not kill.
The bloodletting began after April 6, 1994, when a plane carrying Rwanda President Juvenal Habyarimana, and Cyprien Ntaryamira, president of neighboring Burundi, was shot down, killing both Hutu men and everyone else on board. Tutsis were blamed by Hutus for downing the plane and launched the killings. The Tutsi-backed Rwandan Patriotic Front eventually siezed control and captured the capital city of Kigali in mid-July, bringing an end to the genocide
Today, Rwanda observes two periods of mourning for the genocide victims.
By Barbara Barker barbara.barker@newsday.com	@meanbarb
Barbara Barker is an award-winning columnist and features writer in the sports department at Newsday. She has covered sports in New York for more than 20 years.
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