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Q: How can I read a text file from DCIM folder( named as temp.txt) using Kotlin Android studio? Can someone help to find problem following code snnipet?
In AndroidManifest.xml I added.
<uses-permission
    android:name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"
    android:maxSdkVersion="28" />

then I tried in mainactivity.kt
val fileName = "temp.txt"
val dcimDir = File(
Environment.getExternalStoragePublicDirectory(Environment.DIRECTORY_DCIM).toString()
)
val file = File(dcimDir, "temp.txt")
Log.d("Flag",file.exists().toString())
val text = StringBuilder()
try {
    val br = BufferedReader(FileReader(file))
    var line: String?
    while (br.readLine().also { line = it } != null) {
        text.append(line)
        text.append('\n')
        //Log.d("String2","text.toString()")
    }
    br.close()
} catch (e: IOException) {
    //You'll need to add proper error handling here
    Log.d("Exception",e.printStackTrace().toString())
}
Log.d("String1",text.toString())

but after running the app inside Logcat String1 showed empty, It didn't showed what written inside the text file and the run log showed "W/System: A resource failed to call close. "
what's wrong with the code?
screenshot of Logcat:

Edit:
The file do exists.

But it can not be read. May be because of permission problem. I already added permission to Manifest.xml
After adding  Log.d("Exception",e.printStackTrace().toString()) to catch section.
LogCat showed

I've checked android developer site I tried to allowed all but my app has only media allowed option.

The file do exists.

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ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC):
The rebranding of the West Indies Under-19 Championship to the 'Rising Stars' Under-19 Championship is an indication of Cricket West Indies' (CWI) continued commitment to the development of its junior players.
That is according to CWI president Ricky Skerritt, who has insisted that the name change is a testimony to that.
"Rebranding the Under-19 [competition] to 'Rising Stars' is just one indication of how serious we are about focusing on our young cricketers. Putting cricket first includes investing now in our youth so we can reap better results in the future," Skerritt said.
The regional competition, which bowled off yesterday in St Vincent, will be used to select the team that will represent the Windies at the January 2020 Under-19 World Cup in South Africa.
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Director of cricket at CWI Jimmy Adams, too, spoke to the importance of hosting youth competitions in the region.
"The value of our Under-19 tournament cannot be overstated, given its position within the development pathway. Most, if not all, of our international players going back 20 to 30 years were identified in this tournament, and it continues to be a critical phase of our Talent ID program," he said.
Graeme West, CWI's high performance director, said they had invested heavily in 18 players over the last year.
He said that the following the tournament, the 24 best players would be selected to play in three additional games, where the top performers would be chosen for next year's World Cup.
"From my perspective, we have had 18 players in set-up for the last year that we have invested in through camps, so I'm looking forward to seeing their progress along with new players that can emerge from the pack for Under-19 World Cup consideration.
"We are looking to pick 24 players at the end of the tournament who will stay on for three additional games, which we will look to narrow down for activities later in the year," West explained.
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Q: How to print High and Low value in this json data? {
  "body": {
    "CacheTime": 15,
    "Data": [
      {
        "Exch": "N",
        "ExchType": "C",
        "High": 399.35,
        "LastRate": 393.15,
        "Low": 385.55,
        "PClose": 390.15,
        "TickDt": "/Date(1613298590000+0530)/",
        "Time": 35990,
        "Token": 3045,
        "TotalQty": 0
      }
    ],
    "Message": "Success",
    "Status": 0,
    "TimeStamp": "/Date(1613327845264+0530)/"
  },
  "head": {
    "responseCode": "5PMF",
    "status": "0",
    "statusDescription": "Success"
  }
}

A: SO is not a free programming service. That said, do the following:
import json

foo = """
    {
      "body": {
        "CacheTime": 15,
        "Data": [
          {
            "Exch": "N",
            "ExchType": "C",
            "High": 399.35,
            "LastRate": 393.15,
            "Low": 385.55,
            "PClose": 390.15,
            "TickDt": "/Date(1613298590000+0530)/",
            "Time": 35990,
            "Token": 3045,
            "TotalQty": 0
          }
        ],
        "Message": "Success",
        "Status": 0,
        "TimeStamp": "/Date(1613327845264+0530)/"
      },
      "head": {
        "responseCode": "5PMF",
        "status": "0",
        "statusDescription": "Success"
      }
    }
"""

bar = json.loads(foo)

print(bar['body']['Data'][0]['High'])  # Prints 399.35
print(bar['body']['Data'][0]['Low'])  # Prints 385.55

A: import json

def get_min_max(j_string)
    data = json.loads(j_string)
    return data['body']['Data'][0]['Low'], data['body']['Data'][0]['High']

j = '{ "body": { "CacheTime": 15, "Data": [ { "Exch": "N", "ExchType": "C", "High": 399.35, "LastRate": 393.15, "Low": 385.55, "PClose": 390.15, "TickDt": "/Date(1613298590000+0530)/", "Time": 35990, "Token": 3045, "TotalQty": 0 } ], "Message": "Success", "Status": 0, "TimeStamp": "/Date(1613327845264+0530)/" }, "head": { "responseCode": "5PMF", "status": "0", "statusDescription": "Success" } }'

print(get_min_max(j))


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/**
 * Checked version of ExtSourceAlreadyRemovedException.
 *
 * @author Michal Stava
 */
public class ExtSourceAlreadyRemovedException extends PerunException {
	static final long serialVersionUID = 0;

	public ExtSourceAlreadyRemovedException(String message) {
		super(message);
	}

	public ExtSourceAlreadyRemovedException(String message, Throwable cause) {
		super(message, cause);
	}

	public ExtSourceAlreadyRemovedException(Throwable cause) {
		super(cause);
	}

}

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Quiz:
2&3 John - Lesson 6 Quiz
The Third Epistle of John 3 John 1:1-8 [1] The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. [2] Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. [3] For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. [4] I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. [5] Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; [6] Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: [7] Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. [8] We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
See All... The Testimony of Gaius
JOHN'S GREETING (3 John 1:1-2 [1] The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. [2] Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
See All...)
The Elder (3 John 1:1The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
Various uses of the word elder
It can be a reference to age (1 Timothy 5:1-2 [1] Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; [2] The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.
See All...).
It can be a reference to wisdom (Job 32:4-7 [4] Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he. [5] When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled. [6] And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion. [7] I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
It can be a reference to an office of leadership (Numbers 11:16And the LORD said unto Moses, Gather unto me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them; and bring them unto the tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with thee.
See All...; Matthew 21:23And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?
See All...; Titus 1:5For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:
In the case of the Apostle John, all three apply.
The purpose for using this title
Both Peter (1 Peter 5:1The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
See All...) and John (2 John 1:1The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;
See All...; 3 John 1:1The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
See All...) refer to themselves as an elder.
Paul goes one step further and identifies himself as "Paul the aged" (Philemon 1:9Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
The initial idea is that these men were old for their time when they wrote these epistles.
But John could also be claiming his office as an elder.
This title was used of pastors but also of other high offices in the church.
In using this more general title, John was expressing his humility.
Consider the absence of the title "apostle."
Disciple(s)
Used 241 times in the Gospels
Used 31 times in the Book of Acts
Used 0 times past the Book of Acts
Apostle(s)
Used 8 times in the Gospels
Used 34 times in Paul's epistles
Used 3 times in Peter's epistles (1 Peter 1:1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
See All...; 2 Peter 1:1Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:
See All...; 2 Peter 3:2That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:
Used 1 time in Jude (Jude 1:17But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Used 0 times in John's epistles
Used 3 times in Revelation (Revelation 2:2I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:
See All...; Revelation 18:20Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.
See All...; Revelation 21:14And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
Though John was indeed a disciple of our Lord, he does not use that title.
Though John was one of the apostles, he does not use that title.
John uses the title elder or servant as found in Revelation 1:1The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
See All.... Apparently the other titles were out of date and John simply used elder or servant in their place.
The Wellbeloved Gaius (3 John 1:1The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
His identity
Gaius was a common Roman name of the time.
There seem to be four different men by the name of Gaius in the New Testament (see Acts 19:29And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.
See All...; Acts 20:4And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
See All...; Romans 16:23Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.
See All...; 1 Corinthians 1:14I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;
The reference to Gaius in 3 John is several decades later than all the other references to that name. Therefore, it is not as likely that this Gaius is identical to any of the earlier men of that name.
The Gaius of 3 John is evidently a solid believer known by John and many others.
John identifies Gaius as…
One to be loved (3 John 1:1The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
One to be blessed (3 John 1:2Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
One to be rejoiced in (3 John 1:3-4 [3] For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. [4] I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
One to be trusted (3 John 1:5-6 [5] Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; [6] Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:
One to be sought out for help (3 John 1:6-8 [6] Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: [7] Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. [8] We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
Were it not for this one reference in this short letter, Gaius would have been a forgotten piece of history.
The wellbeloved
In 3 John, John refers to Gaius as "beloved" three times (3 John 1:2Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
See All..., 5, 11) and as "wellbeloved" once.
It is partly in the nature of the Apostle John to use this terminology as we see in 1 John where he referred to the "beloved" five times.
Also, it is clear that Gaius means this much to John. John has a special love for Gaius.
Loved in the truth
Some so-called loves are merely founded upon the lust of the flesh.
John clarifies that his love for Gaius is founded and anchored in the truth.
This is crucial for believers, because the feelings of the flesh may come and go. However, if our love is anchored in the truth, it will not change.
The Wish (3 John 1:2Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Above all other wishes
A wish for Gaius' prosperity and health
Charles Mallary (1801-1864) comments: "Though probably delicate and feeble as to bodily health, he possessed a healthful, prosperous soul. The wish expressed in his behalf by the Apostle John is quite remarkable… The apostle does not seize upon his external, temporal prosperity as the standard by which he measures out his desires for the health and enriching of his soul; but, on the contrary, he desires him to be blessed in bodily health, and other earthly advantages, as God had favored him in spiritual bounties…" – from The Nature of Soul Prosperity (page 2).
The nature of the wish
This is not a wish for wealth for Gaius.
Gaius' soul has prospered. He is right with God and God has richly blessed him spiritually.
Apparently Gaius had some external frailties.
John wishes that the external condition of Gaius matched his internal condition.
What if our exterior condition (prosperity, health, appearance) matched our inner spiritual life? What if others could judge your inner life by your outward condition? How would you look right now? What would your health be like?
What is prosperity?
It is connected with God's blessings (Genesis 24:40And he said unto me, The LORD, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father's house:
It is connected to obedience to God's commands (Deuteronomy 29:9Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do.
See All...; Joshua 1:8This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Only a wish
John wishes prosperity and health for Gaius.
A wish is a personal desire.
Nine verses in the Bible refer to wishing.
Evil wishes
In the first example (Job 31:30Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.
See All...), Job declared that he had not allowed his mouth to sin by wishing a curse to the soul of him that hated him.
In Psalm 40:14Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.
See All..., the psalmist spoke of those who "wish me evil."
Selfish wishes
In Psalm 73:7Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.
See All..., the psalmist speaks of those who "have more than heart could wish."
When frustrated (Jonah 4:8And it came to pass, when the sun did arise, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, It is better for me to die than to live.
See All...), Jonah "wished in himself to die."
When facing a destructive storm at sea (Acts 27:29Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.
See All...), the sailors threw out four anchors and "wished for the day."
Spiritual wishes
In Romans 9:3For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
See All..., Paul testified, "For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh."
In 2 Corinthians 13:9For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
See All..., Paul and his coworkers wished for the perfection of the Corinthians.
Wishes, therefore, are neutral in and of themselves. Their content and motives will classify them as sinful, selfish, or spiritual.
This also proves that wishes are not necessarily associated with the will of God. Just because something is wished does not make it so.
JOHN'S REJOICING (3 John 1:3-4 [3] For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. [4] I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
The Testimony of the Brethren (3 John 1:3For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
The brethren testified of the truth in Gaius.
The brethren testified that Gaius walked in truth.
John's Greatest Joy (3 John 1:4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
Gaius was one to whom John had ministered – "my children."
What joy to know that our children walk in truth!
Physical children (Proverbs 23:24The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
See All... – "The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.")
Spiritual children
Begotten through the gospel (1 Corinthians 4:15For though ye have ten thousand instructers in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.
Of whom I travail in birth again (Galatians 4:19My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,
THE IMPORTANCE OF HOSPITALITY (3 John 1:5-8 [5] Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; [6] Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: [7] Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. [8] We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
The Work of Gaius (3 John 1:5-7 [5] Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; [6] Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: [7] Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
Gaius was faithful to minister to the brethren.
Gaius was faithful to minister to the strangers.
The testimony of the brethren
The testimony of Gaius' charity (3 John 1:6Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:
Borne by witnesses
Before the church
Note: this was a charity that could be seen, not a hidden feeling of the heart.
Note: the duty of hospitality for the Christian
A requirement of the pastor (Titus 1:8But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
See All... – "a lover of hospitality")
A requirement for the widow indeed (1 Timothy 5:10Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
See All... – "Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.")
A requirement for all believers
Romans 12:13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
See All... – "Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality"
1 Peter 4:8-9 [8] And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. [9] Use hospitality one to another without grudging.
See All... – "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Use hospitality one to another without grudging."
To encourage other believers (3 John 1:6Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:
See All...b-7)
After a godly sort (John 1:6There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
See All...b)
Because of their purpose (John 1:7The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
They go forth for His name's sake.
They take nothing of the Gentiles –
The Gentiles are a reference to the lost.
No charge is to be made for the gospel (1 Thessalonians 2:9For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
See All...; 1 Corinthians 9:18What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
See All... – "Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge").
God's work is to be supported by God's people (2 Corinthians 8:1-7 [1] Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; [2] How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. [3] For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; [4] Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. [5] And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. [6] Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. [7] Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.
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Votes as Voices: The Surprising Similarities between Elections and Economics
Tiara Kerr
Last month in Canada marked a historic election on many fronts: The longest campaign length since 1872, the highest turn out for advanced polls, and the largest overall voter turnout in over two decades. Like many of you, this election marked the first time I got to spread my democratic arms and express my opinion on who I believe is the most competent at running our nation. No matter how you voted, or whether you were elated or devastated by the results, by voting you contributed to the decision making process of this great nation.
As I stepped forward, driver's license in hand, I realized the amazing fact that my voice, along with all those around me, is one that counts in the decision making of Canada. The seemingly primitive act of putting a little "x" on a piece of paper meant that I was participating in a great system established by hundreds of years of Canadian history. I also realized that this great privilege is not given to the majority of the world (particularly women like myself). It is difficult, as someone raised with the first world as my only context, to imagine what it is like for the millions upon millions of people in the world who have no say in who controls their nations. Though we may complain about inefficiencies in our system and claim that our votes do not actually accomplish anything, it is important to remember we each have been given equal democratic voices in a world where having a voice is not always given. Although it is true that our system is not perfect and that influence comes in many forms (often tied to wealth and previous power), on Election Day in Canada one voice equals one vote. As I folded up my piece of paper and watched the elderly volunteer mark down my name and address, I could not help but think about what a parallel having a voice in this election is to having a voice as an economist.
During our time at University, we will all be given information much like during a campaign, from which we must decide as individual economists which opinions, models, and approaches we believe to be theoretically, ethically, and academically correct. We will have voices as economists. Voices that should speak from experience, education, and ethics with a focus on helping those who need it and driving our world to a better equilibrium for all. The responsibility of developing our voices as Canadian voters is very similar to the responsibility of developing our voices as economists. Everyone gets ticked off at an uninformed voter, and yet we do not get ticked off at fellow students who claim to pursue economics and yet have no desire to learn about the economic issues affecting our society. Facebook newsfeeds were packed this election with opinions by our friends and ourselves that were based on facts we collected and our weighting of their importance. Finding our voices as economists will require much of the same: taking in facts and analyzing them according to what we believe is best for our world.
However, in elections, it is not merely enough to have an informed opinion. What is most important is voicing your opinion through the system, no matter how unfair you think it is. We learn in our classrooms about the inequalities and failures in our modern markets, the costs of poverty and unemployment, and the inefficiencies in the real world. We learn how to think about complex issues like policy decisions and taxes, programs and markets shocks. Yet, without sharing this knowledge and contributing to a collective vote to make our world a better place, how can we expect to change what we do not like? Like an opinionated voter who does not bother to get out on election day, so too do we as economics students run the risk of not using our voices as votes. We could easily slip into the current jaded and selfish views of many who aim to 'beat the system' and make it out with as much as they can. As I left the community center where I voted, I realized that if we are not careful and do not state as economists what we know should change and why, we risk losing the power of our voices and votes.
Hopefully, if you did your part in the historic voter turnout and cast your vote as an expression of your valid voice as a Canadian, you will also have the courage to cast your vote as an economist someday. So, as someone who has just learned to appreciate the wonder of having a voice through my vote, I encourage you to think about what your roles as voters in this world look like. We can create change not only through democratic elections, but as economists who use their knowledgeable and compassionate voices throughout their careers and lives to vote for a better world.


Traveling to MAM's free clinic on the outskirts of the city, I remember looking out of the car window and seeing rows and rows of dishevelled houses. Grey and worn-out; it was a stark contrast to the bright blue sky lit up by Myanmar's ever-present sun.
Driving into the small lane that the clinic sits on, the road gets bumpier and the houses become more cramped together. A bright sign behind thick branches welcomes us in.
Dr. Nwe Zar, the Project Coordinator at MAM takes me around to the reception area, where three friendly nurses greet us with smiles. They are sorting through patient books – manual records that keep track of patient information due to the scarcity of internet access in the countryside. Behind them are shelves filled with patient books assorted by alphabetical order and date.
Constructed in 2009, The Thazin Orchard Clinic aims to offer free consultations and treatment to anyone living in Hlaingthayar Township and its vicinity. It is open 7 days a week and employs 53 local staff. The clinic has two levels, constructed out of wood and ventilated with large windows that allow plenty of natural light and has walls covered with murals that brighten up the place. It encompasses 13 consulting rooms and 6 doctors working at all times.
Specifically, it treats people living with HIV/AIDs through the implementation of antiretroviral therapy and gene testing that occurs in the on-site pathology lab. Five counsellors also work on site to talk to patients newly diagnosed with HIV and provide additional support to all patients.
Management of patients with Tuberculosis (TB), a prominent and pressing issue in Myanmar, is also provided through examinations, sputum collections, patient isolation and culture growing techniques at this clinic. Multi-drug resistant TB cases are referred to the general hospital in the city, Yangon.
Antenatal care consultations with general physicians are also provided for mothers.
Moreover, analysis of patient data is occurring simultaneously at the clinic to track progress and ensure transparency for MAM's donors. A pharmacy is also present near the waiting area to give out prescriptions to patients after consultations. A laboratory at the clinic also does testing such as SD Bioline rapid malaria testing kit and Uni GOLD HIV test. Malaria rapid testing is also carried out in 100 villages around Myanmar.
MSAP and WSU combined has pledged to donate AUD $2800 to MAM annually for three years. Funds will be raised via the annual joint Red Party between MSAP and Western Sydney University (WSU) Medical Society as well as at the WSU Red Week. This support will be to strengthen the output of Thazin Orchard and improve access to vital clinical care in the clinic. An annual report from MAM will also be published to track the progress of the funds. In 2017, our donation supported 315 consultations at the clinic.
This is my granddaughter here. I'm here with her today because her tummy is aching again and she has this cough that won't go away. She's 2 and a half years old but doesn't speak yet. We usually come to this clinic for everyone in the family. It's so convenient because it's close to home and everything here is free of charge.
Mother: She was 2 years old when I brought her into Yangon General Hospital. She was very skinny and not eating. They diagnosed her with HIV. I found out I had it as well. We have been coming to this clinic for 7 years now for free consultations and medications. Sometimes when she gets really sick we have to come in to get IV saline.
Daughter: I'm 9 years old and in the 3rd grade. We come to this clinic whenever we need new meds or when one of us is sick. I think I have been pretty healthy lately though. The only thing is I can't see but we don't have enough money to buy glasses.


Could this be the last we see of Jolyon Palmer in F1?
Jolyon Palmer has been left fighting for a seat on the 2018 grid and all the doors are closing fast. But he is determined to hang on to the bitter end of his F1 season in order to remain on the grid for 2018. The 26-year-old was dropped by Renault in favour of Carlos Sainz Jr. Several seats are theoretically up for grabs for 2018 – at McLaren, Toro Rosso, Sauber and Williams. But it seems that Williams is the only logical destination for Palmer, and even that opportunity appears unlikely. Apparently, they have narrowed their 2018 choice to three drivers: Felipe Massa, Paul di Resta and Robert Kubica.
The Briton said that if not F1, he will begin a new chapter in his racing career. He also said that he'd put everything into it and be there for the longer term. The Renault driver admitted that F1 is great and if given a chance, he'd love to stay. But unless a driver's seat is safe in one of the top drives then everyone's is under pressure. So in the end he just wants to be somewhere where he can enjoy racing and focus on the longer term.
There are even rumours that if the F1 gig does not work out, he could switch to IndyCAR in 2018. But as of now, his efforts are focused on trying to stay in F1 and use the remaining races as an audition of sorts.


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Q&A: How the coronavirus pandemic is messing with Louisville's vital logistics industry
Alfred Miller
One of Louisville's primary industries has been grappling with the global coronavirus pandemic for weeks — logistics.
"Louisville is a big freight town," David Brinch, a Louisville-based salesman for BlueGrace Logistics, told The Courier Journal.
UPS is Louisville's largest employer, operating a cargo hub here that has made Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport the third busiest cargo airport in the country, behind only UPS' other hub in Anchorage, Alaska, and FedEx's base in Memphis, Tennessee.
Aside from that, in this age of just-in-time manufacturing, factories like those of Ford and GE Appliances require near constant from suppliers and out to customers.
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But as the coronavirus has swept across the globe, logistics companies have been struggling to stay ahead of an unprecedented crisis for the industry.
To understand what this has meant for Louisville companies, The Courier Journal interviewed Jason Haith, the local manager of OEC Group.
Based in Taiwan, the shipping company has offices around the globe.
"We're the eyes and ears for importers and exporters who are working in international business," Haith told The Courier Journal.
While OEC Group's U.S. business is headquartered in New York, the company has an office on Bardstown Road in Louisville — one of 15 offices in major cities across the country.
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Why should Louisville care about international shipping?
Jason Haith: Louisville is uniquely positioned as a Midwest river city. You can pretty quickly get to Cincinnati, Lexington, Bowling Green, Indianapolis, Evansville, Nashville. So geographically it's a really interesting spot and there's quite a bit of international business here.
What aspects of this crisis could you see coming in your job as an international shipper?
JH: The very first notification I had that this was going to be a substantial issue — at least on the China side — came Jan. 26 or 27. I was expecting the majority of our China employees and employees of manufacturers to really start coming back to work by early February. But I started receiving messages that there was a new virus that was starting to affect more people than anyone previously recognized. It was getting bad enough that the Chinese government was looking to extend that Chinese New Year holiday.
I've been in this business coming up on 15 years. I'd never seen an extension of Chinese New Year. It's just never happened. By mid-February, I started hitting up friends over there. What's the situation? They were pretty straightforward. They were, like, it's really bad. There are a lot of people who are really sick. And the government is having a heck of a time taking care of everyone. Schools are starting to close. Universities are starting to close. This is pretty serious.
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What happened to the factories you were dealing with once the worst of the pandemic had passed in China?
JH: Once the Chinese government came out and advised that suppliers were able to go back to work — late February, early March, depending on the province — there were some issues that came up.
One of the issues that China didn't really bank on, I think, is that the employees, in general, were very concerned about coming back to work. A lot of the larger manufacturing facilities over there actually provide on-site housing for employees. These are basically just huge dormitories where you'll have maybe four to six people to a room. These factories had huge issues staffing back up because people were really concerned about coming back to a living condition like that. I'm still not convinced that problem has been solved.
How does this compare with the 2008 financial crisis?
JH: With the 2008 financial crisis, we really saw more of a contraction of purchasing. But I've never seen a production problem. The reason I think this is so substantial is it wasn't a single sector. It didn't affect a particular industry. It was everybody. Everyone from the small business owner with two to three employees arranging drop shipments direct to customers, all the way up to the major auto manufacturers.
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When China shut down, why didn't your clients just use factories in other countries?
JH: Last year, with the advent of all these additional tariffs, a pretty healthy number of importers realized that their supply chains were really heavily dependent on China. They started looking for manufacturers in other countries. One of the largest recipients of that business was Southeast Asia. There was an explosion of business that moved to places like Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia — and India. But those companies overlooked the fact that Southeast Asia gets a huge percentage of their raw materials from China. So not only has this recent coronavirus issue affected China, it extended to Southeast Asia because a lot of those suppliers have had trouble getting their raw materials.
What did this supply problem mean for companies in Louisville?
JH: One of the foundations of international business is some degree of certainty. You're banking on different metrics. Maybe your production lead time is 60 days. You place an order with your supplier at the end of January, expecting those goods to be ready by the end of February, knowing it'll take 30 days to get those goods from, let's say, Shanghai into Louisville. So you're expecting that product by April.
Well, if you start to get to the end of February, when everything is supposed to be completed, and it's not, and you've already promised a customer their product, then there's an issue there. You're not going to bring those goods in and deliver them on time. We're starting to see the fallout from a lot of instances like that, where production was expected to be completed by a certain time and isn't. So the import community is trying to figure out what the heck it's supposed to do.
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What can importers do in instances like this when production is so badly delayed?
JH: Anytime there are production delays, typically what the importer will do is seek to expedite the movement of those goods by air. Well, the issue that's presenting right now is that huge swaths of the airline industry and flights are just canceled. A lot of the flights to and from China are canceled. And now a lot of flights to and from Europe are canceled.
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But what do passenger flights being canceled have to do with the movement of air cargo?
JH: A lot of people when they think about air freight, they picture 747 cargo freighters. That's a part of it. But a much larger percentage of air freight coming into the U.S. moves on passenger flights. When you cancel all those passenger flights, it restricts huge amounts of available space to get stuff over to the U.S.
And it affects not just China and Europe. A lot of the air cargo that moves out of India and Pakistan transits through Europe. There are huge backlogs now of cargo uplifted from India into Paris that's just sitting, waiting for available space on a freighter to come over.
What is that doing to the cost of moving goods by air?
JH: Naturally, when there's a huge demand for something and the supply is restricted, it drives the costs up substantially. That's exactly what we're seeing for pretty much every major air market into the U.S. I've seen, over the past five days, the air costs nearly triple.
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How does this pandemic change the way businesses operate going forward?
JH: We'll probably see companies in the U.S. look to diversify supply chains even more. But I don't think this changes the landscape such that companies don't arrange to produce goods overseas, for a couple of reasons. You can't just pick up a factory in China and plunk it down in some other country. It is incredibly laborious to set up a supplier. It can take a year or more.
So it's incredibly difficult to move. And it's just way, way too expensive to bring that production back to the U.S. — prohibitively expensive. I don't foresee a major movement of production coming back to the United States because of a problem like this.
How long does this pandemic continue to affect international shipping?
JH: I think it takes at least three months before things start to clarify. A lot of flights were canceled through April, which is going to affect the air freight market. We're expecting major production in China to really be back to a significant percentage of what it was by the end of March, which will put product into the U.S. by April.
But whereas it was previously a production issue in China, now what I'm personally concerned about is, once these things start arriving, are there going to be people at the warehouses to unload the product? Or are there going to be quarantines where people can't go to work and now I've got all of this stuff on hand with nothing to do with it? That aspect is very concerning to me, especially as it relates to all the panic-buying occurring now. I've gone to the grocery store and there's no milk, no chicken, no eggs, no cheese. Everything is gone.
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So the question is how do stores restock?
JH: That's the question bouncing around in my head. As long as company warehouses are allowed to work, that panic-buying problem is enabled because, albeit slowly, things continue to show up on shelves. But if a quarantine goes into effect and a lot of these places start closing down, you can't work remotely as a forklift driver or a truck driver. If that's the situation we end up in, I think it's going to be a very rude awakening for a lot of people.
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During a television interview broadcasted on Sharjah TV
Proper education is a safeguard against destructive ideas and misguided groups, A stable family background contributes effectively to the nation-building
On the occasion of the 40th National Day Anniversary
Decades have passed on our unity and we had what we wished, a strong and modern state, a proud people living in dignity and maintaining their identity
During the opening of Sharjah Theatre Days
Theatre plays an important role in addressing social issues. Attention should be paid to serious theatre as it forms a national drive and warns of the risks surrounding the nation
During his highness meeting with a delegation of Sudanese poets
Man development is very important and comes before building of the different cultural facilities as by him nations and civilizations can rise
Sultan Al Qasimi: Energy sector is one of the priorities of... Thursday December 31, 2020
Sultan: Holy Quran Academy is not limited to being a museum Thursday December 24, 2020
Sultan Al Qasimi: Volunteer work is a noble human value Saturday December 05, 2020
UAE a global model for unity, cohesion: Sultan Al Qasimi Tuesday December 01, 2020
Sultan inspects development projects in Al Dhaid at Central... Sunday November 29, 2020
Sultan: Children of Emirati women have all rights in... Sunday November 15, 2020
Sultan: "Arabic Language Historical Dictionary" documents... Thursday November 05, 2020
Sultan Al Qasimi: We achieve a qualitative leap at schools'... Tuesday November 03, 2020
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Sultan inspects development projects in Kalba
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, on Tuesday morning, inspected a number of development and tourism...
Under chairmanship of Sultan Al Qasimi.. Sheikha Jawaher receives honorary PhD from UOS
Under the chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, President of the University of Sharjah, the Board of...
Sultan Al Qasimi inspects Kshisha and Shaghrafa Parks
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, on Thursday, inspected Kshisha and Shaghrafa Parks located
Initiative of planting Khorfakkan Road mountains, and Jabal Al-Ruman in Kalba
On 15th of October, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, launched a qualitative environmental
Initiative to establish «Emiratisation Department»
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed to establish «Emiratisation Department» in the emirate of Sharjah...
Initiative of «Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth»
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah launched "Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth", the first of...
Jawaher Al Qasimi: Sharjah is fortunate to be under leadership of Sultan, a humane and wise scholar
Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, said that the newly...
Sunday December 13, 2020
The face of the Arab culture and its unerring compass
Whenever His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah launches an initiative, we immediately realize that it must by the...
Thursday November 19, 2020
Sharjah's achievements make everyone optimistic about future, says Emirate's Crown Prince
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The Inquisition View Book
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The correspondence of Sultan Barghash, the Sultan of Zanzibar, some are in his handwriting (1296 AH, 1878 AD) View Book
This book contains a set of letters exchanged between Sultan Barghash, the Sultan of Zanzibar, and the British officials, especially on internal affairs, some are in his own handwriting.
Philip the Arab, Marcus Julius Phillips View Book
In brief and scientific epistemological approach, the book tackles the life of the Roman Emperor Philip the Arab, who was famous by his charisma and impact on the political life of the Roman Empire.
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This part tells the bad treatment for Sharjah rulers and citizens by the British till 1951.
Power Struggles and Trade in the Gulf (1620-1820) View Book
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The Head of the Prince Muqran View Book
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History on the French Stage View Book
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Bibi Fatima and the King's Sons View Book
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"Al-Tayeb in Al-Tashabib": Poems of Sheikh Sultan Bin Saqr Al-Qasimi View Book
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Selected Speeches View Book
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Sharjah Theatrical Days (1984- 2019) View Book
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Daesh wal Ghabra View Book
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Aliyaa and Osam View Book
A play written by his highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the supreme council member and ruler of Sharjah.
The Black Stone View Book
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Samson (Shamshoun Al Jabbar) View Book
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Turgot View Book
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Alexander the Great View Book
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Dayton: Railroads, oil firms must take some financial responsibility for rail safety
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said Tuesday that railroads and oil companies "are going to have to take their share of financial responsibility" for the costs of keeping rail movement of oil from North Dakota's Oil Patch and other ...
FNS Photo by Dave Wallis Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton asks a question of officials about railroad concerns at a meeting Tuesday at Minnesota State University Moorhead (Minn.). Seated next to him is Moorhead Mayor Del Rae Williams.
By Helmut Schmidt
MOORHEAD, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said Tuesday that railroads and oil companies "are going to have to take their share of financial responsibility" for the costs of keeping rail movement of oil from North Dakota's Oil Patch and other regions safe as it moves through Minnesota.
Dayton, who led a roundtable on rail safety at Minnesota State University Moorhead, said "this whole system is really overloaded" and that it will need more than Band-Aid solutions to handle increases in rail traffic.
"We ought to really eyeball what the changes are that we will need" in infrastructure and for safety "for the next 20 years," Dayton told the group.
"It can't wait any longer. It shouldn't have waited this long," he said.
Beyond moving oil safely, the governor told reporters that the shortage of railcars to move harvested grain is another indicator that Minnesota probably needs another major rail line.
The event included an announcement that the Moorhead Fire Department will receive $100,000 in state funds to staff and train a regional emergency response team and buy equipment.
The state's only other emergency response team is based in the Twin Cities.
Moorhead Mayor Del Rae Williams said about 127 trains pass through the city each day - five or six of them oil trains. An increasing number of trains are 100 cars or longer, she said.
"If you can visualize what happened in Casselton happening in downtown Moorhead, that's what keeps you up at night," Williams said.
A derailment of a grain train Dec. 30 just west of Casselton forced an oil train to derail. That resulted in massive explosions as train cars ruptured. And it forced an evacuation as clouds of smoke from the burning oil wafted over parts of Casselton.
Democratic state Sen. Kent Eken represents District 4, which includes Moorhead. Eken said the oil boom in western North Dakota and eastern Montana will last for decades.
"It's going to be a big issue for some time to come," Eken reminded the group.
Chris Etzler, mayor of Staples, said at any given time, the eight tracks in his town's rail yard may have four or five oil trains parked.
"There's a lot of oil in town," he said.
Chris Muller, emergency management director for Beltrami County, said it's not just Bakken oil coming through places like Bemidji, but oil from Canada, too. He urged safety for all rail lines.
"We have the scary black and scary white cars going through there," Muller said.
If a Casselton-type derailment and the subsequent blasts were to happen in downtown Perham, Mayor Tim Meehl said "it would wipe us right off the map."
Moorhead Fire Chief Rich Duysen said Minnesota needs an emergency response plan, and the public needs to know the limitations of local responders given the potential scale of damage.
After all, Duysen said, many oil trains have 100 cars of fuel, while a 747 uses perhaps two oil tanks of fuel at a time.
Meehl said there are lots of hazardous materials moving on trains. Even empty railcars could be dangerous, given the volatility of petroleum fumes.
"Are they (empty oil cars) missiles coming back? We need the oil. We just have to do it in a safe manner," Meehl said. "It scares the bejesus out of you to know what's coming through town on the trains."
Dayton said it will be important to take stock of the state's needs and determine what can be done, how soon it can be done, and whether the costs should be shouldered by the state or private industry.
Public Safety Commissioner Mona Dohman said railroads are being required by a new law to provide emergency response training to fire departments and other safety officials along oil train routes.
The "Bakken 101" classes start this month, Dohman said.
Related Topics: MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD
Helmut Schmidt is a reporter for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead's business news team. Readers can reach him by email at hschmidt@forumcomm.com, or by calling (701) 241-5583.
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The Sports Pony Studbook Society
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MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPORTS PONIES
* SEIB / British Breeding Young Horse Evaluations Sports Pony Section
* New Evaluations for Young All-Round Recreational Horses and Ponies
* Supporters of British Breeding Breeders Awards
* Baileys Horse Feeds / British Breeding Futurity Scheme
SEIB / BRITISH BREEDING YOUNG HORSE EVALUATIONS SPORTS PONY SECTION
A new sports pony section has been introduced into the British Breeding Young Horse Evaluations for 2006 and these will be held at two venues, alongside those for the horses. The sports pony section evaluations are to be sponsored by SPSS and will take place on the following dates:
Thursday 20 April at Heart of England Equestrian, Stone, Staffs
Thursday 27 April at Catherston Stud, Over Wallop, Hants
Unlike the horse evaluation sections, the pony section is open to both 4 and 5 year old ponies (ie those born in 2001 and 2002) and the ponies may be entered in up to 2 of the following: potential dressage pony, potential show jumping pony (loose jumping) and potential show jumping pony (ridden) with the heights of the fences in the ridden section being based on the BSJA stallion assessment height for age. Animals must be less than 153 com (15 hands) to be eligible to take part and the evaluations, which include assessments of veterinary soundness and suitability of conformation and temperament for competition, are open to all British-bred stallions, mares and geldings and to imported stallions and mares (ie imported geldings are not eligible to take part).
Riders and handlers may be of any age, apart from stallions who must be handled and ridden by a person born before 1 January 1994.
Ponies that score highly in the evaluations will also be able to take part in the Sports Pony Stud Book Potential Sports Pony Final Championship to be held during the SPSS Grading at Heart of England EC on 21 and 22 October 2006.
For further details please contact Jan Rogers (tel: 07725 332595 or e-mail Janrogersequine@aol.com from whom details of the web site address for a downloadable set of rules and entry form will also be available shortly.
NEW EVALUATIONS FOR YOUNG ALL-ROUND RECREATIONAL HORSES AND PONIES
Following on from the success of the SEIB/British Breeding Young Horse Evaluations, which are designed to identify the potential elite performers in each Olympic discipline, British Breeding and the BEF have decided to bring in a similar series of evaluations and linked championship for 2006, this time aimed at horses and ponies suitable for all-round competitions at a Riding Club or similar level. These evaluations will take place as follows:
Sunday 18 June at Heart of England Equestrian Centre, Stone, Staffs
Sunday 24 June at Milton Keynes Eventing Centre, Hanslope, Nr Milton Keynes, Bucks
There will be a special high-profile final championship at a location yet to be decided. Again these evaluations will be open to both 4 and 5 year olds but, as this is an evaluation for all-rounders, all entrants will be expected to undergo an evaluation of their flatwork and jumping under saddle (height adjusted according to height of horse or pony being evaluated), alongside the standard vetting, conformation and temperament evaluations but no loose jumping will be required. Again all British-bred stallions, mares and geldings and imported stallions and mares may enter (but imported geldings are not eligible to take part) and riders and handlers may be of any age, apart from stallions who must be handled and ridden by a person born before 1 January 1994.
For further details please contact Jan Rogers (tel: 07725 332595 or e-mail Janrogersequine@aol.com from whom details of the web site address for a downloadable set of rules and entry form will also be available shortly
SUPPORTERS OF BRITISH BREEDING BREEDERS AWARDS
For the first time these now include awards for Sports Ponies. The Sports Pony Studbook is sponsoring the award for the most Successful Native Sire of Performance Ponies and our Treasurer Edith Rutherford will be attending the Supporters of British Breeding Annual Awards Dinner at The Grange Hotel in central London to present the award to the worthy winner, whose details will be announced on the night.
The National Pony Society is also sponsoring awards for the top British-bred performance ponies in each of Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing to be awarded on the same night.
BAILEYS HORSE FEEDS/ BRITISH BREEDING FUTURITY SCHEME
After a successful trial in 2005 with a pony owned by Philippa Cole, the BEF has now decided to widen the Futurity Scheme by opening it fully to ponies and having pony classifications in almost all of the age groups. This means that for £50 a year you can enrol your British-bred pony and have it assessed as potential sports pony with the highest-scoring (First Premium) ponies in each age group having the opportunity of winning substantial prize money based on the numbers of enrolled animals each year. Last year, over 100 animals enrolled so you can see the sort of prize money that the fund is able to distribute each year once venue costs etc are paid. Initial qualifying premiums for foals, yearlings, 2 year olds and 3 year olds are based upon scores achieved at in-hand evaluations on the following dates:
Heart of England Equestrian Centre, Stone, Staffs
3 August Arena UK
Catherston Stud
Rowallan Activity Centre, Scotland
There will be a high-profile Final in the autumn at a venue yet to be confirmed.
4-year-old ponies that wish to take part in the Futurity Scheme have to take part in one of the two YHE sports pony section evaluations as the results for this age group will be based upon the scores received at these evaluations. However, the Futurity Scheme for 5 and 6 year old ponies has not yet been launched due to insufficient age-specific classes for ponies in any discipline.


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THERE HAS BEEN a spate of bumper job announcements recently and plenty of blackslapping among State officials – but not everyone is cheering.
In mid-January, Salesforce announced it was building a new campus in Dublin that would lead to 1,500 new jobs over the next five years.
Just a few days later, Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg was in town and revealed that the social media giant would be hiring 1,000 more people in Ireland, bringing its total headcount to 5,000.
The banner headlines make for big victories for the Irish government and the IDA as it stares down challenges like Brexit.
The message from officials remains clear – big players still want to come here and set up base and the IDA remains hungry for investment. But that has lit fresh concerns for the country's indigenous tech firms looking for talent.
Richard Barnwell, chief executive of games development company Digit, said native companies are feeling a squeeze with the influx of these jobs and the strain it may put on the housing crisis.
"The real big impact that we're seeing is that it's driving up the cost of living, it's driving up rent, it's driving up competition for where to live," he told Fora.
Digit Games employs 75 people and recently developed a high-profile game for the Star Trek franchise.
It's a mature, revenue-generating company operating in a bustling games market, but it doesn't "have the financial clout" that bigger outfits have to absorb these new pressures, such as helping with staff re-location costs, which is often offered by the tech titans.
A study of Irish salaries by recruitment consultancy Morgan McKinley this week found that salary expectations in IT roles have continued to balloon.
While a chief technical officer in Dublin can expect to see an average salary of €130,000, lower down the chain, tech professionals are looking at significant salary packages in general.
A Dublin-based iOS or Android developer can earn up to an average of €65,000, a data scientist is looking at €85,000, and an artificial intelligence specialist can bring in up to €90,000.
Morgan McKinley Ireland's global FDI director Trayc Keevans said this is creating challenges in the supply and demand for talent but salary isn't the only matter on tech professionals' minds.
Ann Hunt heads up Chasing Returns, a fintech startup, which is on a recruitment drive. She said "there's always a pinch".
"What we have to show is the culture of the company as well as the work that they're going to do," she said.
Startups need to flaunt their unique edge to prospective talent with the allure of working on niche, innovative technologies that they may not get to do at a multinational.
"At the end of the day, the type of people who want to be in a startup and throw their hat in the ring and do whatever needs to be done is very different from the types of people who want to go into a Salesforce machine," Hunt said.
Digit's Barnwell said that for a long time, Ireland's tech sector had been one of the most competitive, but a lack of housing supply and supports for growth-stage companies could leave a significant dent in the ecosystem.
"Right now, it's almost becoming 'uncompetitive' from that point of view," he said.
"I think the difference between the indigenous versus the foreign investment businesses (is) there's very little support for indigenous (business).
An agency like Enterprise Ireland is "phenomenal" to help Irish-based companies get started, he said, but larger indigenous companies like Digit are left on their own.
According to Barnwell, more attention and focus should be placed on helping native companies that are generating their own intellectual property, such as games.
"There are some things they've done – for example, the R&D tax credits – which is an interesting scheme that works for very scientific businesses.
Ireland should take a few cues from other European countries for entrepreneurial relief and schemes, Barnwell added.
Morgan McKinley's Keevans added that benefits and perks will play a key role in attracting talent.
"I think we are going to get to a point where companies … are looking at alternative means in terms of their benefits offering to make it more attractive," she said.
This includes more flexible arrangements, remote working and working from home.
Chasing Returns has looked abroad for remote workers in order to find the right talent, while still paying a competitive salary.
"From day one, we've operated remote working; it's our culture," Hunt said.
Chasing Returns has hired staff in disparate locations like the UK, France, Croatia, Brazil and Singapore.
Another route for Irish companies is offering share options to employees, which has its own complications.
Barnwell said share options are offered to Digit employees, but the company operates the scheme itself rather than through the government's Key Employee Engagement Programme (KEEP).
Andrew Woods, chairman of ApisProtect, a Cork startup that recently raised €1.5 million, said the KEEP scheme is one that has not been adopted on a wide scale, echoing comments heard throughout the ecosystem.
"It's too bureaucratic and slow. I think if they looked across the water at the UK (equivalent scheme), and see how that's been implemented and take up has been much better," Woods said.
With all of these issues, Hunt said Ireland can't afford sit on its hands.
"I think at some point Ireland has to wake up and realise we're an incredibly entrepreneurial culture, yet in terms of the supports that we offer, we're probably the least entrepreneurial," she added.


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35th Anniversary of '1984!' Eddie Looks Back on Van Halen's Landmark Album
Van Halen's 1984 was released 35 years ago today! Van Halen's 1984 album and tour were the pinnacle of Van Halen's popularity. To this day, the album remains an absolute classic, and the tour goes down in history as on of the biggest and most extravagant (and costly) rock tours of the decade. Even into the nineties, the staff of Guitar World magazine proclaimed it the #1 … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Talks Van Halen in New Interview
September 8, 2014 —by VHND Leave a Comment
Former Van Halen and current Chickenfoot bassist Michael Anthony was interviewed by Eddie Trunk last week. Listen to the hour-long interview HERE. Michael was his usual amiable self—laid back and candid, and shared his disappointments about being estranged from Van Halen—without sounding bitter. It's a must-listen. Some highlights: Michael hasn't spoken to the Van … [Read more...]
Watch Joan Rivers Interview David Lee Roth (Twice)
Rest in Peace, Joan Rivers. Joan sadly passed peacefully today, surrounded by family and close friends. As a tribute to Joan, we're featuring videos of both times she interviewed David Lee Roth back in the '80s. The interviews from 10/31/85 and 10/9/86 are embedded here.. … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Interviews Les Paul
June 9, 2014 —by VHND Leave a Comment
Famous musician and inventor Les Paul would have turned 101 years old today (born 6/19/1915). We look back to 1986, when Guitar World put Eddie Van Halen and Les Paul together in the same room to talk about what they knew best. From Guitar World: Almost three decades ago, Guitar World writer Steven Rosen brought together Les Paul and Eddie Van Halen for a quick chat. It … [Read more...]
Van Halen's Early Days at Gazzarri's—As Told by The Band, Bill Gazzarri, Rodney Bingenheimer, and Childhood Friends
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In April of 1974, Van Halen hit the Sunset Strip, playing their first shows at Gazzarri's! MUST-READ: Eddie and Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Michael Anthony, Bill Gazzarri, Rodney Bingenheimer, and childhood friends discuss Van Halen's formative years playing Gazzarri's on the infamous Sunset Strip (1974-1976). .Bill Gazzarri: Van Halen was the best band that ever … [Read more...]
Backstage with Van Halen at the CaliFFornia World Music Festival
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Here's our FUN look back at the 40th anniversary of a giant rock concert in the late seventies, involving Van Halen, Aerosmith, Ted Nugent, Cheech and Chong, midget security guards, and a chimpanzee. Van Halen co-headlined the 1979 CaliFFornia World Music Festival, and it was amazing! All photos on this page are from the festival (excluding the Aerosmith photo). Van … [Read more...]
Exclusive: David Lee Roth on Van Halen's "College of Musical Knowledge" (Audio)
David Lee Roth was inspired by our article 40 Years Ago Today – Van Halen Hits the Sunset Strip! so much so that he sent us an exclusive audio describing how important it was for Van Halen to spend years playing Gazzarris in the mid seventies. He calls it their "college of musical knowledge." Listen to Dave's 5-minute recording above. Big thanks to Diamond Dave for sharing … [Read more...]
Unearthed: Earliest Known Van Halen Interview (1977)
Exclusive: Before Van Halen exploded in 1978 and started being featured in national music magazines, a small rock fanzine covering mostly local Los Angeles bands scored an interview with the lead singer of Van Halen. This interview took place backstage at the Whisky A Go-Go, in September of 1977, nearly half a year before Van Halen's first album hit the record stores! Raw … [Read more...]
David Lee Roth Interview with Allan Handelman, 1980
March 2, 2014 —by VHND Leave a Comment
Allan Handelman sets up the interview: It's was Sex, Drugs and Rock n Roll. Recorded at the Hampton Coliseum in Virginia during the tour to support their third album, Women And Children First. It was out of control madness that turned out to be a radio classic. David is still a regular guest on my show with over 8 appearances over the years. This one (the first one) was a … [Read more...]
Unearthed: Van Halen 1988 Raw & Uncut Video Interview
February 9, 2014 —by VHND Leave a Comment
VOX POP has released their full, unedited 1988 video interview with Van Halen. This was filmed in the spring of '88, as the band was starting to do press for their upcoming "Monsters Of Rock" stadium tour. The crazy thing is that they weren't even finished recording OU812 yet! It was crunch time, as their album had to be out by the time the tour started in late May. For the … [Read more...]
Eddie Van Halen Looks Back on Van Halen's Landmark '1984' Album and the Creation of 5150 Studios
This is an excerpt from the February 2014 issue of Guitar World. For the rest of this story, plus several vintage Van Halen photos and more — including Ozzy Osbourne & Zakk Wylde, the return of Jake E. Lee, Tosin Abasi, Steel Panther, Five Finger Death Punch and John Petrucci's monthly column — check out the February 2014 issue at VanHalenStore.com. Home Improvement: … [Read more...]
How Mitch Malloy Almost Became Van Halen's Third Singer (Video)
November 6, 2013 —by VHND Leave a Comment
For the first time on camera, Mitch Malloy shares his story of how he was offered the singer position in Van Halen in 1996. And for the first time, listen to a sample of Mitch Malloy singing over an unreleased Van Halen instrumental. The legacy of Van Halen has never had a shortage of drama or die-hard fans...and rocker Mitch Malloy (official website) has a unique place … [Read more...]
GottaLoveEddie ...also having a very hard time posting tonight. So slooooow. Not sure if it's at this end of things or that.
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Spring has sprung, the south Easter has come and the way this year's flying, it's almost done!
The tuna are just around the corner. In fact, some were taken in mid-August so, Neptune willing, we should be in for an early season!
I think we need to mention some of our brand suppliers who have made us their brand ambassadors for the season again, so Halco Lures whom we've used for over 25 years leading the pack, Quiver Outdoor Gear who keep us warm and dry, Stealth Fishing for our Smith Optics to see the fish as well as their fly tackle and braided Tuf-Line so we can catch the fish!
A massive thanks to Gamakatsu hooks and vital game fish flies to hook the fish, as well as Tucker's Tackle for all our terminal gear.
It's been a phenomenal winter with plenty of inshore game fishing charters as well as a few pelagic birding trips and a number of film shoots to fill in the gaps.
Snoek have again been very disappointing with a no show again this year off Hout Bay but the Yellowtail, Katonkal and Slender Tuna have kept us busy and that seems set to continue for our inshore game fishing charters going forward.
I have assembled a few pics of what's to come and a few of what's been caught so to avoid disappointment, get those reservations in sooner than later as weather always has the final say and we are running out available days to entertain you!
So just to add to our pedigree Hooked on Africa has just taken the August Fish Chase sponsored by Tuckers Tackle and Springfield Wines. You got to be on it and in it to win it!!!
August Captain's Log	Overall rating:	5	out of 5 based on 13	reviews.