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22-Oct-2014 5:48 PM
Air cargo: few other industries would tolerate its structural overcapacity
IATA's most recent air freight market analysis, published 1-Oct-2014, said "The outlook for air freight markets has started to look better again", but it added that "the extent of future gains could be limited". IATA cautioned that trade volumes are expanding at a slower pace than global economic growth and that gains in business confidence have been slow due to the presence of political and economic risks. Recent concerns in the financial markets about the outlook for global economic growth add to this note of caution about future air cargo demand.
However, air cargo faces much more fundamental problems. It accounted for just 8.6% of total airline industry revenue in 2013, down from 12.4% a decade earlier. Freight load factor was just 45.3% in 2013, compared with almost 80% for the passenger business.
Very few other industries would tolerate such a degree of overcapacity. Perhaps the approach of many LCCs - to ignore cargo - is the right one.
Air cargo traffic growth continues to under-perform
With the exception of 2010, cargo traffic growth has been weaker than passenger traffic growth every year for the past decade. Since the global financial crisis, freight volume growth outpaced passenger volume growth only in 2010, when cargo led a bounce-back in airline profitability. Over the 10 year period 2004 to 2013, the average passenger traffic growth rate was 6.5%, but just 3.5% for freight. Moreover, cargo traffic growth was negative three times in the 10 years, compared with just once for passenger traffic.
Year on year growth in world air cargo traffic (FTK) and air passenger traffic (RPK) 2003 to 2013
Source: CAPA Centre for Aviation, IATA, ICAO
But cargo traffic growth is improving
Nevertheless, cargo traffic growth has been on an improving trend since falling by 1.0% in 2012. It was up by 1.8% in 2013 and IATA's most recent forecast (published in Jun-2014) expects growth of 3.1% in 2014. In the first eight months of 2014, growth in air cargo traffic (freight tonne kilometres) exceeded this forecast rate, growing by 4.5%. If this rate continues for the full year, 2014 will be the best year for air cargo traffic growth since 2010 and similar to 2007, when the increase was 4.7%.
The contrasting performance of passenger and freight traffic since the financial crisis is further illustrated in the chart below. Passenger traffic has enjoyed a consistent recovery since mid-2009 and has resumed its previous growth trend (albeit from a lower point in 2009 than it would have attained if the financial crisis had not occurred).
Cargo volume also recovered quickly and exceeded its pre-crisis peak in 2010 before falling back to its pre-crisis peak in early 2012 again and then stagnating until early 2013. Since Apr-2013, air cargo growth has been positive for 17 consecutive months (through to the most recently available data for Aug-2014). Seasonally adjusted cargo traffic volume is now above its 2010 peaks and the growth trend is approaching pre-crisis rates.
Seasonally adjusted traffic volumes for air freight (FTK billion, right hand axis) and air passengers (RPK billion, left hand axis) Jan-2007 to Aug-2014
Source: IATA
The Middle East is enjoying the fastest growth
Regionally, the fastest growth in air freight volumes for the first eight months of 2014 continued to be in the Middle East, with growth of 9.6%, followed by Asia Pacific with 5.2% (which saw weak cargo performance in 2013). Africa's growth of 4.2% has been close to the world average, while North America (3.0%), Europe (2.7%) and Latin America (just 0.3%) have lagged the other regions of the world so far in 2014.
Air cargo traffic from Europe to Far East and across the North Atlantic were hardest hit in 2009 by the global financial crisis. In spite of this, these two route areas had the weakest recovery in 2010, when the regions 'Within Far East' and North & Mid Pacific led the strong resurgence in cargo traffic.
In 2013, all the major routes were close to zero growth, while 2014 has seen all the major trade lanes return to positive growth in air cargo. North & Mid Pacific has enjoyed the strongest growth so far this year and Within Far East has also performed well. Air cargo growth from Europe to Far East and across the Atlantic is lagging the other two major route areas.
International air freight year on year growth by major route Jul-2009 to Jul-2014
Source: IATA ODS
Load factor trend is improving, but levels remain very weak
The 4.5% year to date growth in air cargo traffic was faster than the 3.5% increase in capacity (available freight tonne kilometres) and the freight load factor for the first eight months of 2014 of 45.0% was 0.4ppts higher than that reported for the same period of 2013.
The modest gain in year to date freight load factor to Aug-2014 is a small glimmer of hope in an otherwise pitiful trend of freight capacity utilisation by the world's airlines.
Hovering around 46% in the years before the global financial crisis, seasonally adjusted freight load factor fell to around 39% at its lowest point in late 2008, according to IATA data. The rapid recovery drove this measure up above 50% in mid 2010, but it had fallen back to hover around the 45%-46% level by 2012. It has remained stubbornly in this area for almost two years, although recent months hint at a slight upward trend.
World freight load factor (%, seasonally adjusted) Jan-2007 to Aug-2014
This relative improvement in freight capacity utilisation can also be seen in the chart below. Growth in freight traffic (FTK) has outpaced growth in freight capacity (AFTK) in five out of eight months so far in 2014, after managing this in only six months during all of 2012 and 2013. In Aug-2014, FTK growth reached 5.1%, compared with AFTK growth of 3.4%.
Year on year percentage growth in air freight capacity (AFTK) and traffic volume (FTK) Jan-2013 to Aug-2014
Source: CAPA Centre for Aviation and IATA
Nevertheless, a global cargo load factor in the mid-40% range compares badly with the 53.8% level reached in the bounce-back year of 2010. It is even below the 49.1% load factor of 2009, when cargo traffic fell by 9%. The industry better adapted capacity to demand at the trough of the recession than it is doing today.
Freight load factor is much lower than passenger load factor
Freight load factors compare horribly with their passenger counterparts, which almost reached 80% in 2013, an improvement of close to 4ppts since 2009. By contrast, the 2013 freight load factor of 45.3% was nearly 4ppts below its 2009 level.
World passenger load factor and freight load factor % 2009 to 2013
Passenger belly cargo space is little more than one third full
This woeful load factor situation owes much to the split personality of the air cargo sector, with both dedicated freighters and passenger belly holds carrying freight.
According to Boeing, freighter aircraft carry a little over half of freight traffic (around 56% by freight tonne kilometres) and this percentage is expected to remain fairly stable through to 2033. Although freighters carry slightly more than half of the cargo traffic, they account for well under half of cargo capacity.
World FTKs carried on freighters by percentage
*Boeing forecast for 2033
Source: Boeing
Passenger belly space accounts for the majority of air cargo capacity, but is almost two thirds empty. The cargo load factor of the world's passenger hold space was just 36.9% in 2013 (source: Boeing). Belly hold load factor is quite volatile, but this figure was almost 3ppts lower than in 2010 and has not been above 40% at any time this century. Freighter load factor was a much more respectable 67.1% in 2013, but this was also nearly 3ppts lower than in 2010 and it has not been above 70% at any time this century.
World passenger load factor, freighter load factor and passenger belly cargo load factor % 2000 to 2013
Source: CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Boeing, IATA
Freighter fleet size is falling, but passenger wide body fleet growing
We do not have separate monthly data for the development of freighter and belly hold load factors, but daily utilisation rates for freighter aircraft are on an upward trend in 2014 as demand picks up. Nevertheless, the strong impact of passenger belly space on cargo capacity utilisation remains a crucial factor in the sector.
The size of the global freighter fleet has been reducing since 2005, particularly since the global financial crisis, but the wide body passenger fleet has continued to grow. The accompanying increase in belly freight capacity has countered any positive effect on freight load factor that might have arisen from the reduction in freighter capacity.
Freight load factor (%, right hand axis) and freighter aircraft daily utilisation (hours per day, left hand axis) Mar-2008 to Aug-2014*
*Seasonally adjusted
Source: IATA Economics
The increase in overall freight load factor in 2010 (see above) coincided with a cut in the size of the freighter fleet and a jump in demand. Although there was also an increase in the wide-body passenger fleet, whose belly space accounts for most of the world's air cargo capacity, this was relatively modest compared with the 19% increase in demand in 2010. In 2011, cargo demand was flat, but both the freighter fleet and the number of passenger wide-bodies grew, sending freight load factor back down again.
In spite of a further decrease in the freighter fleet in 2012, load factor fell once more as demand fell and belly space increased. In 2013 and 2014, freight load factor has been more stable, in spite of further increases in the wide body passenger fleet, but cargo yields have continued to fall.
Freighter aircraft and wide-body passenger aircraft in service Dec-2003 to Aug-2014
Source: IATA, Ascend
Cargo yield has also under-performed against passenger, but may be stabilising
According to IATA data, cargo yield growth under-performed against passenger yield growth in seven years out of 10 from 2004 to 2013. Cargo yield fell by more than 4% in each of 2012 and 2013, although IATA's most recent forecast points to a lesser fall of 1.5% in 2014. Data published by IATA and sourced to Drewry and CASS shows that air freight rates were falling in the first half of 2014, but that they had stabilised by Jul-2014.
Year on year growth in world cargo yield and passenger yield 2003 to 2014F
Ocean container freight rates were also falling in the early part of 2014, and more heavily than air freight, but rebounded quite sharply into positive growth by mid-year. Container rates tend to be more volatile than air freight rates, but the pattern of recent years suggests that air freight rates are likely to grow, or at least not to fall by much, if container rates enjoy a period of sharp growth.
Freight rates for air cargo and ocean containers Mar-2008 to Jul-2014
Source: Drewry, CASS
Positive indicators for air cargo, but a note of caution too
Perhaps taking their cue from the modestly improving trends on cargo traffic and yield, air cargo heads surveyed by IATA in Jul-2014 had a positive expectation for the development of both traffic and yield over the next 12 months.
More broadly, air cargo demand is closely linked to world trade and business confidence and both of these factors are on an upward path. Nevertheless, the clouding global economic outlook underlines the need for some caution with respect to demand.
Air freight traffic volume (FTK) and world trade volume and business confidence 2008 to 2014
IATA cargo yields and traffic volumes confidence survey to Jul-2014
Belly space is not free
Regardless of the demand outlook, an industry that uses less than half of the capacity that it offers is in serious need of structural change. Demand follows the cycle, but air cargo capacity seems to be in a permanent state of oversupply. The capacity offered is almost always more than twice the level of demand.
Passenger bellies account for more than half of this capacity and are little more than one third full. Some airline managers argue that, since the passenger aircraft are flying anyway, any volume of freight makes a contribution to the costs of operating the passenger aircraft (provided the freight revenue generated covers its handling costs).
This argument seems to engender an attitude that sees belly freight capacity almost as a free resource. This ignores the impact that belly capacity has on the overcapacity situation in air freight markets, placing downward pressure on yields across the industry. Moreover, it ignores the capital costs of acquiring this space. If belly space cannot be filled, it should not be designed into aircraft.
Conversely, those who believe that belly space is effectively free should question their use of freighters, which represent a high fixed cost. The reduction in the global freighter fleet demonstrates that many have questioned their use of freighters and answered in the negative, but the growth in passenger belly space suggests that these are the same people that adhere to the "free belly" creed.
It is incumbent on the aviation industry, including airline management - both passenger and cargo - and airframers, to apply the capacity discipline now widely adopted in the passenger business to air cargo.
See related report: Air cargo: structural reform urgently needed where capacity exceeds demand by over 100%


As the child of a U.S. Navy serviceman, I had the opportunity to live in various states and two different countries. This opportunity provided me with many wonderful childhood memories, such as ice skating and playing in the snow while living in Maine for five years, visiting Asian temples and celebrating the Chinese New Year while living in Taiwan and going to Mardi Gras while living in New Orleans.My interest in medicine was inspired by my father who was a Navy medic and served for 30 years. For Christmas, I would receive toy medical bags and dolls dressed as nurses. There were many times when I would accompany my father to work and would be allowed to observe him in the dispensary and the lab. While growing up, I would often look through his parasitology and microbiology books, intrigued by what I saw. It is through him that I had these experiences, which propelled my desire to become a physician, as well as why I love and continue to practice medicine.
As a family medicine doctor, I am trained to see everyone from the "womb to the tomb." My focus now is in the ambulatory medicine setting where I primarily see adults. This has been a rewarding experience for me because I get to sit down and listen to our members, examine them and help them make decisions regarding their medical care. Furthermore, I am supported by excellent colleagues and caring support staff members who assist at a moment's notice. I am proud to be part of an organization that truly knows the meaning of integrity, selfless service, excellence and quality of care.
I am of the belief that while life is not always easy, it is beautiful. I thrive by attending church services and spending time with my immediate and extended family. I also exercise on a regular basis, which includes running and swimming, when the opportunity permits. I love reading books, especially historical fiction and novels that involve religious themes.


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Q: Laravel Mail works for one but not there other For this website I have a contact form, which simply sends a mail like this:
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The $input variable is simply:
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{{$name}} ({{$mail}}) sent u a message via the contactform on ****.nl

{{$message}}

This mail does send. But this one somehow doesn't:
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I don't see what's the difference between those mail functions, and why one works and the other doesn't.
For privacy reasons I marked the website name with ****
I hope someone can help me out!
Thanks

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*I suspect the error is in this line

$m->from('no-reply@****.nl', 'No-Reply ****');

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*Please check if you can sent out an email via this email through Laravel

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*Check to see if you configure it properly in .env file

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In the Black Hills of South Dakota water sports are an important element of enjoying the outdoors. Pretty mountain lakes provide boat launching, power boating, water skiing, sailing, paddleboats, canoeing, wind-surfing, swimming and scuba diving.
All Black Hills lakes, 18 of them, are actually manmade reservoirs, and some of them create exquisitely picturesque settings. There are 800 miles of sparkling streams, but there are no whitewater rivers for rafting. Only Rapid Creek has some small rapids for kayakers and canoeists.
Some unique opportunities for water fun: Floating down Rapid Creek in an inner tube. Scuba diving down to discover abandoned buildings of Pactola, where the lake covers an old settlement. Exploring the warm mineral springs that rise on the southern flank of the Hills.
Hydrobikes and rowboats can be rented at some of the lakes in Custer State Park. You can also rent paddleboats at Legion Lake, Sylvan Lake and Canyon Lake which your family will enjoy.
There are developed camp and picnic sites as well as resorts, and marina facilities and rentals are available at Pactola, Sheridan and Angostura. All Black Hills lakes are public, so you'll find public swimming beaches, picnic areas, campgrounds and nature trails at most of them.


Originally published on Rising Voices.
The 2012 Rising Voices microgrant competition attracted plenty of interest from the East African countries of Uganda and Kenya. Rising Voices has had previous experience with grantees from this part of the world, as the magnet theater group Repacted from Nakuru, Kenya was part of the first class of grantees in 2007. They trained members of their organization how to use citizen media to showcase their work, which uses the arts for prevention efforts and to raise awareness about health issues such as HIV/AIDS and TB affecting their local community. We were able to reconnect with our alumnus project, when Repacted members recently performed at the Global Voices Summit held in Nairobi in July 2012.
Since the Summit was held for the first time on the African continent, we hoped to find a way to better engage some of the hundreds of applicants that we were unable to fund, but whom hold a lot of potential to implement their citizen media outreach project.
For the first time in our history of GV Summits, we were able to offer travel scholarships including a free registration to previous applicants to the microgrant competition. This opportunity was open to all Kenyan and Ugandan applicants from the past two years, who submitted a short essay explaining why they wish to attend the Summit and how they would benefit from the opportunity. Again, the response was overwhelming, but we were able to offer five travel scholarships to individuals that have been able to implement part of their original project proposal.
Grace Atuhaire (Kampala, Uganda) has been working with Earlylife Radio to create an online platform to encourage citizen journalism. Through a partnership with the Bavukuka Foundation, they created an online media hub called "Read my Lips," which hosts online dialogues and debates about local and regional issues.
Wakibu Bunnya (Kampala, Uganda) has been working with the Women Vibes Program, which includes a citizen media training component for 12 young women in the Bwaise slums of Kampala. These women recently took part in a citizen journalism training program, where they learned how to report and tell their own stories using digital media.
Freddy Kamakei Sangiriaki (Narok, Kenya) has been working with the local project Neighbour's Peace Initiative that aims to use an SMS platform and social media to engage in peace-building campaigns.
Milton Aineruhanga (Kampala, Uganda) works with the Women of Uganda Network (Wougnet), which opened its training center in April 2012. This center provides internet access to its members and will be the central meeting place for a series of digital media training workshops. To see a photo album of the training center, please visit this Facebook album.
Thomas Bwire (Nairobi, Kenya) works with a local organization known as Uweza Aid Foundation. He also has been collaborating with the Uweza youth journalism club in Kibera, which provides skills-building workshops in research, writing, photography, and blogging. The plan is for the youth to create their own blog (coming soon), which will provide them with a platform to express themselves.
Wakibu Bunnya at the GV Summit. Photo by Bunnya.
I have had a chat with the entire Uganda delegation to the summit and they are interested in starting up a National movement of bloggers and citizen media activists. we want to start by undertaking research about existing blogger movements in the country. We will keep you posted.
We'll continue to monitor these citizen media initiatives in Kenya and Uganda, and we hope that their experience at the GV Summit can be an inspiration for helping their local communities use citizen media to join the global conversation.


DJI's Matrice 210 D-RTK ground station is here and is rapidly becoming a necessary part of essential toolboxes in all industries at an extraordinary pace. In response, GPC has created another quality customized hard case to its line that is guaranteed to provide superior protection for your high precision positioning system. GPC designers packed a ton of versatility into this tiny case; the DJI M210 D-RTK with or without battery installed, 2 spare batteries, accessory cavity, antenna & a SUPER robust tripod.


A buyer with vision and a passion for cottages is required to finish this 1950's home. Some of the hard work has already been done including a new kitchen and upgraded electrical.
On a wide frontage 923sqm block with an R40 zoning, this property may also provide for subdivison or development opportunities subject to Shire of Mundaring approval.
Conveniently located with good access to shops, schooling, parks and public transport.


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MAD food Symposium, Copenhagen
I recently attended the MAD Food Symposium in Copenhagen. The word mad means food in Danish and the theme of this year's Symposium, held in a red circus tent, was GUTS. This was interpreted in a variety of ways from intestines to raw courage by the speakers. There were many dramatic moments throughout the two days.
The symposium was launched on a stage that represented a Danish forest woodland scene – trees and logs and a carpet of grass and wild plants. A whole carcass of a Gloucester Old Spot pig dangled by the back legs from a chain in the centre of the stage, which gave us a hint that this year's MAD Symposium was going to be a visceral two days of raw emotions and painful honesty.
I was almost the only white haired woman there, that is apart from Diana Kennedy, the feisty 90 year old cookbook author and noted environmentalist who gave a spirited talk about her life collecting and documenting recipes around remote villages in Mexico for over 60 years. Virtually everyone else was young, so many brilliantly crazy people: chefs, farmers, journalists, politicians, scientists, food writers, some of the brightest minds, all united by a love and passion for food and food issues.
With Ben Reade, a past Cookery School student, head of R& D at the Nordic Food Lab, and the Butter Vikings who we are hoping will join us for the next LitFest
David Chang from Momofuko in New York who co-curated the symposium with René Redzepi and his team, launched the event by telling us about his gutsy decision to open Momofuko in 2004. He introduced Dario Cecchini, the legendary Tuscan butcher famous for being able to recite Dante spontaneously as he butchers his carcass like poetry. He strode onto the stage dressed in red, green and white, knife in hand, with his wife Kim, and told us the story of his family who have been butchers for over 250 years. He started to learn his trade in his early teens, but didn't get a taste of beef a la fiorentina until he was 18, as butcher's families and children traditionally ate the offal and less expensive cuts. He spoke dreamily of the peasant dishes his mother and grandmother used to make and as he did so, he gently slit the stomach of the pig and the guts tumbled out in a neat bundle. He transferred them to the butcher's block, then removed the liver, the heart and the kidneys, all the while talking about the noble craft, the importance of rearing, feeding and treating the animal humanely and being grateful for the gift of meat. All of this in front of an audience of over 600 people. It may sound macabre but it was really beautiful, one felt that the pig was having an honourable end and was being treated with respect, and was meant to promote conscious carnivorism and respect for animals.
Attendees enjoying lunch. With Nordic pears and plums there for the taking in a hollowed-out tree trunk in the foreground.
Over two riveting days different speakers (more than two dozen in all) explored the meaning of GUTS. Margot Henderson from Rochelle Canteen in London and Barbara Lynch chef-owner of eight successful restaurants in Boston, spoke of the guts and courage it took to establish themselves as female chefs in a largely male dominated culinary climate, what Fergus Henderson (Margot's husband and beloved chef owner of St John Restaurant) refers to as 'blokedom.' They both got a standing ovation, as did Indian activist Vandana Shiva who has for many years been a stalwart champion of biodiversity, conservation and of small farmers around the world. As ever, she spoke eloquently and passionately about the myth of the 'green revolution' and "the dangers of a world where five companies control all life on earth." She reminded us that the meaning of seed in virtually every language is to renew, so in that sense GM (Genetically Modified) seeds are not seeds at all because they are manufactured to deconstruct at the end of every growing season to prevent seed saving, so that the companies can sell the seeds to the farmers and create a system of dependence. She spoke of the re-colonisation that's happening in Africa at the hands of the biotech companies and the 250,000 farmer suicides in India that have been the result of these policies.
When ten-year-old Martha Payne, walked on stage the audience went wild, so much so that she was almost overwhelmed. She started writing her blog 'NeverSeconds' when she was just nine years old and gained instant notoriety and started a school lunch revolution. Her Dad, a sheep farmer from Scotland delivered her presentation as she stood shyly by his side: beautiful powerful stuff. When her head mistress banned her from blogging, her farewell post got over 11,000 emails of support in response. Her chosen charity Mary's Meals has raised over €74,000 for kids in African villages.And there was so much more...
It was a truly memorable event.
Labels: blogs, Denmark, events, food heroes, food issues, food symposium, nordic food, travel
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The Police Unsuccessfully Try to Break Into the Occupy ICE Encampment, But Start Brutally Arresting Protesters [VIDEO]
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The Occupy ICE PDX encampment has been a leader for the Abolish ICE movement across the country, erupting into a permanent protest first and expanding to involved over a hundred tents and hundreds of people practicing direct democracy. While they successfully cleared out the ICE building in Portland at first, DHS officers later snuck back into the building in the night and then arrested 8 protesters who were continuing to block ICE entrances.
Since then, and for the last several weeks, the Occupy ICE PDX encampment has continued as a site of continuous protest. On July 9th, five police entered the camp and, despite pleas from residents, tried to push through a barricade. After they were unable to, they accused a random protester of assaulting them and tackled her to the ground, contorting her limbs and accused her of "resisting arrest." The video shows that she was being compliant, as well as the officer's caustic attempt to destroy a peaceful protest camp. A total of three protesters were arrested, and the police claim two officers were injured. In the second video you see them blitz and attack protesters.
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Donate to Support the Legal and Medical Costs of Antifascists Who Stood Against the Proud Boys in Portland
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On Saturday, June 30th, the far-right organization Patriot Prayer came out in Portland, Oregon to hold a rally and march. The organization has been known for its allyship with white nationalist, patriot, and fascist organizations, and is now made up predominantly of violent Proud Boys. Over the last two years, Patriot Prayer has repeatedly held their violent events in Portland while being rejected by the city at large. Last June, after Patriot Prayer follower Jeremy Christian murdered two people in an Islamophobic rage on a Portland train, Patriot Prayer decided to still hold their public rally despite desperate pleas against it from the community. They were met with 4,000 protesters from dozens of organizations, showing a unified voice against their hateful agenda.
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— Storm 🏴 (@xBc26x) July 1, 2018
Since then Patriot Prayer has only gotten more violent, even though its leader, Joey Gibson, believes he could be elected for Senate in Washington. On June 3rd they came out to Portland with nothing on the agenda other than fighting people, and after antifascists pushed them back they were unable to complete their march. On June 30th they came back to "stand their ground," which meant bringing in Proud Boy crews from multiple states prepared for violence. They pushed their march into counter protesters where they began attacking them in gang-style beatings, leaving many people in the hospital after cruel assaults. Antifascists again stopped their march from continuing and overwhelmed their numbers, and several antifascists are also facing criminal charges for these defensive action.
Between the medical and legal costs, they need people's support now! Below is a fundraiser controlled by Portland Anarchist Black Cross that will go to support those protesters affected by what happened on June 30th from multiple organizations. The money will go directly to their support, so you can count on it getting to the people that need it.
Please donate if you can and share widely! They need our help!
Click Here to Donate to the Fundraiser for Portland Antifascists
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Antifascists Confront Patriot Prayer and Proud Boys in Portland on June 3rd [VIDEO]
June 8, 2018 antifascistfront	6 Comments
By Daniel V. Media
A year after Patriot Prayer, and it's leader Joey Gibson, brought in white-nationalist and neo-Nazi speakers for an Alt-Right rally they returned with another rally labeled as a "Free Speech" event. This came one year after the action they held in the same location on June 4th, 2017, where almost four thousand people came out to oppose them. This charade quickly became clear when they showed up with the white-nationalist and misogynist hate-group Proud Boys and attacked journalists, one incident involving a Portland Mercury reporter being shoved and then questioned who she was reporting for.
Anti-fascist groups Rose City Antifa, Eugene Antifa, Rash NW, Pacific Northwest Anti-Fascist Workers Collective, and others organized to shut down this rally and prevent white-supremacists and those that give them a cover to organize under from marching in the streets and instilling fear in the at-risk communities that they target.
Police struggled to keep Patriot Prayer's numbers protected which lead to panic and anger from their crowd. After several attempts by Patriot Prayer to march, all of which were prevented by the large coalition of anti-racist activists, Patriot Prayer returned back to Terry Shrunk Plaza and called it a day.
Several core members of Patriot Prayer, along with Tusitala "Tiny" Toese, who has been arrested for fighting at past events, were chased throughout the streets of Portland and finally found police protection at the Portland Waterfront. The numbers of the crowd opposed to Patriot Prayer and the Proud Boys had swelled from random onlookers who only had to hear who was being chased to join in on defending their town from hate.
Rose City Antifa has continued a series of articles outlining exactly who these Proud Boys are and a call to hold them publicly responsible.
The Pacific Northwest Proud Boys – White Nationalist Social Club
Pacific Northwest Proud Boys – Robert Zerfing, Travis Nugent, Caleb Stevens, Ethan Nordean
Here is the Facebook event for the June 9th action against Patriot Prayer in Kent, WA, where Patriot Prayer is targeting a Planned Parenthood location
June 9th – Say NO to Misogyny/Say NO to Hate
Patriot Prayer will also be returning to Portland, in the same plaza, on June 30th to further antagonize the city. There will be a counter action.
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Alternative Right, Anarchism, Anti-Fascism, Black Lives Matter, Creeping Fascism, Fascism Definition, Videos
Antifascism Today: A Conversation Between Shane Burley and Alexander Reid Ross
March 11, 2018 antifascistfront	1 Comment
As the far-right is constantly shifting and redefining itself, both in the U.S. and in Europe, it can be hard to pin down the enemy so as to create a successful counter force. Antifascism today requires a deep understanding of the underlying principles and behaviors of the fascist right, as well as to understand how social movements can and should operate in the 21st Century.
Below is a conversation between Shane Burley (Fascism Today: What It Is and How to End It) and Alexander Reid Ross (Against the Fascist Creep) about what makes up the fascist movement today, how it is changing, and how antifascism can be strengthened. A particular amount of time here has been dedicated to the idea of "decolonizing antifascism" and how antifascist can think about fascism as a truly international force that is not only cemented to Europe and the U.S.
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Antifa: The Film
February 6, 2018 antifascistfront	1 Comment
The far-right media circuit has turned "Antifa," whatever they think that means, into their catch-all boogeyman. This movement has its roots into the fight against the rise of interwar fascism, the battle against the National Front in Britain and neo-Nazis in post-war Germany, and Anti-Racist Action in the U.S.
This new documentary sheds light on the reality of Antifa, speaking with experts like Mark Bray and the One People's Project's Daryle Lamont Jenkins.
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Anti-Fascism, Organized Labor, Re-Posted, Social Movements, Videos
Insurrection Starts at Home: Kevin Van Meter on Everyday Resistance [VIDEO]
December 4, 2017 antifascistfront	1 Comment
All revolutions start as the basic refusal of an oppressed person to follow along with the rules of their own subservience. The autonomous Marxist tradition breaks from many understanding of economics and history to say that it is what it calls "Working Class Self-Activity" that brings about crisis. In 2007-8 we saw an economic collapse not just because of the nefarious actors on Wall Street, but because an entire working class decided to refuse to go along with the destruction of real wages and living standards. Through de-industrialization, attacks on labor unions, and the depletion of the social safety net through neoliberalism, the actual wealth of the collective working class was set ablaze. Debt soared, and workers began to, en masse, take out loans they couldn't pay back, buy houses they couldn't afford, and run up credit cards they didn't care to pay off. They refused to play by the rules of the system that was forcing them into economic and social retreat.
That principle has echoed through history. The crisis of the Civil War came after decades of increasing slave revolts. The similar principle can be seen in peasant revolts across the world, the story of the labor movement and its insurgent actors, and the student uprisings starting in the 1960s.
Kevin Van Meter dives deep into this phenomenon, which he calls "everyday resistance." This is the kind of resistance that happens no matter if someone is attuned to revolutionary class politics or not. It is the kind of resistance that comes as an act of survival. Stealing from work. Clocking in your friend who is late. Creating mutual aid networks to care for kids. Fighting back against abusive husbands. These are all acts of resistance, and they are, as Van Meter asserts, the foundation of all radical and revolutionary politics.
The question here is how to mobilize this everyday resistance into a fully formed mass movement, and how antifascism and the resistance to Trumpism can build on the instinct towards survival.
The below talk was given at Powell's Books in Portland, Oregon.
Pick up Guerillas of Desire: Notes on Everyday Resistance and Organizing to Make a Revolution Possible (AK Press)
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Mark Bray and Shane Burley Talk Antifascist History and Organizing [VIDEO]
November 21, 2017 antifascistfront	1 Comment
The history and theory of antifascist resistance were forged both out of the integral battle against fascist forces, as well as the intersections of radical left politics that wanted to go beyond acting simply as a station of resistance. The rise of the Alt Right, Donald Trump, and identitarianism and right populism throughout the West has made this more relevant than anyone would have guessed only a few years ago.
Within that, two authors have written books that dive deep into how to understand the rise of fascism in the 21st century, and the growing mass antifascist movement. Historian Mark Bray wrote Antifa: The Antifascist Handbook analyzing the history, strategy, and theory of 'militant antifascism,' a movement that sees direct resistance as necessary. Journalist Shane Burley just released Fascism Today: What It Is and How to End It breaking down the key ideas, history, and tactics of American fascists, and how mass antifascism is rising to stop it.
Both authors came together in Portland, Oregon at the historic Powell's City of Books to discuss the books, fascism in the age of Trump, and what can be done to stop white nationalism.
Fascism Today
by Shane Burley
Giveaway ends December 25, 2017.
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'Eclipse Hate: Solidarity with Charlottesville' March & Rally, Portland [VIDEO]
September 1, 2017 antifascistfront	2 Comments
In Portland, on the afternoon of August 18th, activists, radicals, and community members united to march in solidarity with Charlottesville. More than a thousand gathered to mourn the loss of anti-fascist activist, Heather Heyer, and the losses of our own local heroes at the hands of white supremacy.
Portland has had increasingly violent demonstrations organized by Patriot Prayer, a local organization that works with and supports alt-right and white supremacist groups and individuals. These demonstrations were, to many, a warning sign of what took place in Charlottesville, where violent racists gathered to attack those who opposed them, leading to the terrorist attack that killed Heather Heyer and left 19 other anti-racist activists injured.
Portland is bracing itself once again for a forthcoming rally from Patriot Prayer on September 10th that is planning to unite racists and other bigots under the guise of a "Freedom March". White nationalist street preacher, Allen Pucket, who called for "bloodshed" at future events, and has been captured in photographs and videos assaulting people at similar rallies, is expected to be there along with other groups Patriot Prayer has marched with, like the neo-nazi founded Identity Evropa and National Socialist Movement.
Local anti-racist and anti-fascist groups Rose City Antifa, Portland Stands United Against Hate (A coalition of 70+ Portland area organizations), and Queer Liberation Front are either planning to disrupt Patriot Prayer's event or host a larger counter-protest to show that white supremacy and fascism aren't welcome in Portland.
Patriot Prayer is returning to Portland with its far-right and Alt Right supporters, and will be attempting to hold space on September 10th. Rose City Antifa has organized a response with huge community and coalition support, so come out to stand against the racists.
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Watch Richard Spencer Run from Antifa [VIDEO]
April 10, 2017 antifascistfront	13 Comments
On April 9th, Richard Spencer, with the support of Mike Peinovich (Mike Enoch) and several other Alt Right "shitlords" held a rally in front of the White House in opposition to Donald Trump's bombing of Syrian airfields. This strays from their American First nationalism, as they quite like Assad's authoritarian regime in the Middle East. While the left also opposed the invasion of Syria, it is for dramatically different reasons than the Alt Right, organized anti-fascists came out to confront the Alt Right at their rally. What ensued was Richard Spencer and other far-right provocateurs baiting, insulting, and prodding the opposition.
The anti-fascist contingent swelled so large that the Alt Right were forced to cut down their rally early and were chased out of the square. Richard then tried to get into his planned ride, but anti-fascists blocked this. Spencer then got into a cab, which was also blocked by anti-fascists, while police came to Spencer's defense. Spencer cowered and then ran out of the cab and down the street as police tried to block the anti-fascist protesters. Police arrested two anti-fascist protesters, and we will be posting information on how to donate to their legal fund when that information becomes available. The video ends by following Spencer as he ducked in and our of alley ways, hiding from protesters, and then mocking them when he felt like he was safe. This really shows that his ability to organize has been destroyed by the opposition, and he will never be able to hold an unopposed public event.
The video below is the best video of the whole incident, including Spencer being run out of town and the protesters being arrested. We do not enjoy sharing a video below that includes Spencer being able to speak his views, nor do we endorse the operation that put the video together, but it is also the most clear angle of the events we have found thus far.
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Alternative Right, Videos, White Nationalism
National Policy Institute is Confronted by Anti-Fascist and Resorts to Sieg Heils
November 22, 2016 antifascistfront	18 Comments
This last weekend was the largest conference that the white nationalist/Alt Right think tank the National Policy Institute ever had. Featuring Alt Right celebrities like Millenial Woes, Mike Enoch, Peter Brimelow, F. Roger Devlin, and Kevin MacDonald, the speeches were the general fare, a mixture of white revolution and Donald Trump fanboy gossip.
The night before the conference attendees were trying to have a banquet dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy in Washington D.C. The organizersD.C. area anti-fascist organizations got wind of this event and stormed the venue, disrupting the dinner and confronting NPI Director Richard Spencer. Once Maggiano's figured out what the event was, especially after a photo was tweeted of Spencer and others at the restaurant "Sieg Heiling," they donated all profits from that night to the Anti-Defamation League and apologized for hosting it.
The next day the conference began while hundreds of anti-fascist protesters surrounded the venue. The tone of fear could be felt through the conference as Spencer frantically tried to reroute the fascists to avoid confrontation. Emily Youcis, one of the more embarrassingly shallow Alt Right commentators and animators decided to go outside to insult the protesters along with a person filming on their phone. They got shut down by the opposition almost immediately, with the camera person losing their phone and ending up with a head wound after instigating a fight.
This sent Spencer into a bit of a fit, yet they were still able to hold their press conference before hand. Here Spencer demanded that the media take his side in his recent dispute with Twitter as a number of neo-fascist accounts have been suspended for violating the Terms of Service. Spencer went on to insult most of the reporters, along with Jared Taylor of American Renaissance trying to talk down to them with his elitist accent and embarrassing talking points.
The conference then wrapped up with Spencer's speech where he dropped all pretenses and said that non-whites just want to take things and that Jewish media personalities might not be human. He then screamed "Hail Trump, Hail Victory, Hail Our People." The crowd erupted in chants, with many joining in a Third Reich styled Roman Salute, often known as the straight-armed "Sieg Heil."
To Spencer's dismay this was picked up by journalists filming from The Atlantic magazine, who will be releasing a documentary on Spencer in January. This has spread across the media quickly, prompting many people to start singling Spencer and his movement out as what they are: white supremacists and Nazis.
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Home Diabetes How type 2 diabetes evolves over the years?
Because many patients with Type 2 Diabetes are asymptomatic, the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can be unexpected, occurring incidentally during a routine medical exam. In a space of a few minutes, the patient's concept of himself or herself must undergo a radical change from an image of someone with good health to an image of someone with the chronic disease.
In our previous write-up, we have seen the normal glucose homeostasis in an healthy individual who is non-diabetic. This post will elaborate on the pathophysiologic evolution of type 2 diabetes.
Although still evolving, the following concepts are important in our scientific understanding of the complex and multifaceted pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes.
Beta Cell failure. It is an early , progressive, and fundamental component in the pathophysiologic evolution of type 2 diabetes. The substantial amount of beta cell function has been lost by the time of diagnosis of diabetes. In long-standing diabetes, beta cell mass is decreased.
Insulin resistance. It is another component in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes. The body's need for insulin may vary over time such as insulin resistant states. Impaired beta cell function may not be able to keep up with increased demand for insulin secretion and hypoglycemia may result.
Hepatic glucose production. The changes in glucagon secretion results in dysregulated hepatic glucose production. Suppression of glucagon secretion by glucose and insulin, both basal and postprandial, is altered in type 2 diabetes.
One of the early changes that occurs in the pathophysiology in the long evolution towards type 2 diabetes is that the muscle, fat, and liver cells become less sensitive and more resistant to the effects of insulin. This means that insulin is less effective at facilitating the transport of glucose into muscle, fat, and liver cells; insulin sensitivity begins to decrease.
Because of the resistance, beta cells must produce a greater amount of insulin keep the blood glucose levels normal. Moreover, it results in hypeinsulinemia i.e. higher insulin levels. Clinically, this stage can be recognized as metabolic syndrome.
The demand on beta cells pushes them to increase the production of insulin. Some degree of impairment of beta cell function or secretory reserve may be present.
At this phase, the body successfully responds with increased amounts of insulin and is able to move an appropriate amount of glucose into the cells. Thus, blood glucose levels remain relatively normal.
Insulin sensitivity continues to worsen i.e. insulin sensitivity decreases and insulin resistance increases.
The beta cells are incessantly called upon to produce more and more insulin, resulting in increasing hyperinsulinemia.
However, the beta cells eventually cannot keep up with the increased demand for insulin production. The available insulin is insufficient to move enough glucose into the cells, and blood glucose levels start to rise above the normal range.
Hepatic glucose production also increases, contributing to increased glucose levels. When glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet in the range for a diagnosis of diabetes, the individual can be described as having pre-diabetes. It is defined by impaired fasting glucose (IFG) and/or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT).
Pre-diabetes becomes evident as beta cell dysfunction progresses. Beta cell dysfunction is considered fundamental to the eventual development of type 2 diabetes.
As beta cell health further declines, less insulin is available than is required to maintain normal glucose homeostasis. This decline in insulin production reflects progressive beta cell failure. When the plasma glucose levels rise above the pre-diabetic range, type 2 diabetes is diagnosed.
Progressive beta cell failure occurs over time.
The insulin secretory capacity of the beta cell steadily declines.
Loss of insulin sensitivity may get worse.
Coupled with symptoms like Polyuria, Polydipsia, unexpected weight loss, etc.
Read our full-text article on reversing the diabetes.


It's 30% off "select styles" through today, and considering most of the stuff on here is already being offered at a deep discount, you're really saving over 60-70%. Random nice find: These nice, everyday pants, tees, sweaters and bombers from Zadig & Voltaire, which drop items to as little as $34.
Everything (including clearance) is 50% off through today with the code SUNRISE50. Which means you're not restricted to past season gear, and you can pick up plenty of shorts, tees and warm weather footwear for ridiculously low prices.
This collab has produced some fantastic (and affordable) military-themed timepieces, and right now you can choose from five different styles for under $80 at Nordstrom Rack, a savings of just under 50%. Not quite your style? The Rack also has plenty of half-off deals on tickers from Fossil, Nixon, Kenneth Cole and more.
Bose: It's $200 off the Alexa-compatible SoundTouch 300, the cheapest this soundbar has ever been.
Wayfair: Early access to an outdoor sale nets you up to 70% off patio seating, dining and poolside options.


Social theory is experiencing something of a revival within economics. Critical analyses of the particular nature of the subject matter of social studies and of the types of method, categories and modes of explanation that can legitimately be endorsed for the scientific study of social objects, are re-emerging. Economists are again addressing such issues as the relationship between agency and structure, between the economy and the rest of society, and between inquirer and the object of inquiry. There is renewed interest in elaborating basic categories such as causation, competition, culture, discrimination,evolution, money, need, order, organisation, power, probability, process, rationality, technology, time, truth, uncertainty and value, etc.
The objective for this series is to facilitate this revival further. In contemporary economics the label `theory' has been appropriated by a group that confines itself to largely a-social, a-historical, mathematical `modelling'. Economics as Social Theory thus reclaims the `theory' label, offering a platform for alternative, rigorous, but broader and more critical conceptions of theorising.


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Famous Disabled
Famous People with Tourettes Syndrome
Author: Disabled World | Contact: Disabled World (www.disabled-world.com)
Synopsis: Famous and well known people, past and present, who have or had Tourettes syndrome, also called Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, GTS, Tourette's or abbreviated TS. Tourette's was once considered a rare and bizarre syndrome, most often associated with the exclamation of obscene words or socially inappropriate and derogatory remarks. The exact cause of Tourette's is unknown, but it is well established that both genetic and environmental factors are involved.
What is Tourettes Syndrome?
Tourette syndrome (also called Tourette's syndrome, Tourette's disorder, Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, GTS or simply Tourette's or TS) is an inherited neurological disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by the presence of multiple physical (motor) tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic; these tics characteristically wax and wane.
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The exact cause of Tourette's is unknown, but it is well established that both genetic and environmental factors are involved.
Genetic studies have shown that the overwhelming majority of cases of Tourette's are inherited, although the exact mode of inheritance is not yet known, and no gene has been identified.
Tourette's was once considered a rare and bizarre syndrome, most often associated with the exclamation of obscene words or socially inappropriate and derogatory remarks (coprolalia). However, this symptom is present in only a small minority of people with Tourette's.
A person with Tourette's has about a 50% chance of passing the gene(s) to one of his or her children.
List of Famous People with Tourettes Syndrome
Aidy Smith - Born	October 31, 1990 in Bradford, England, UK, Aidy Smith is the presenter and producer of "The Three Drinkers" a TV series on Amazon Prime. Aidy proudly flies the flag for LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities. Aidy Smith is one of the only TV presenters in the world with Tourette syndrome, actively pushing to raise awareness on this topic.
Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connel (Born Dec. 18, 2001) American singer and songwriter. On November 27, 2018, after videos emerged online of a compilation featuring Eilish experiencing tics related to Tourette syndrome, she posted on her Instagram account confirming Tourette syndrome was a part of her life.
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Haven't we been here before? Of course we have, and we will be here again. Time for Batman to return.
The department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), responsible for funding research Councils and Universities in the UK, is struggling to deal with big budget cuts, and leaked documents reveal something about the devastating options being discussed, even while the Government says good things about the importance of science for the future and claims the economy is recovering.
Given that as recently as last Tuesday George Osborne was celebrating great British science with Peter Higgs at the Science Museum, surely this must be the scene in Whitehall right now?
Who knows? Perhaps this is all leaking, posturing and expectation management so far. So maybe we should get used to low expectations, whatever the rhetoric. But it is worrying and depressing that we are still arguing about cuts rather than what size of increased investment would be prudent. What is the vision for the future? Is there one?
Or maybe that's a stupid question?
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Recently, I've encountered a few writer friends having small panic attacks because they've received notes from their editors that contain copyediting markup. You know, the weird symbols that editors scrawl in pen or pencil above your nice typed lines, or in the margins. As it happens, these are not arcane symbols, or their version of cursing you out in secret editor language. Each symbol means something different.
Once you know the basics, you'll find that these symbols are actually extremely useful—both to decipher what your editor wants from you, or to use when proofing your own work by hand. In this post, I'll give you a rundown of the most common editorial markup, and show you how to use/read it (I should, at this point, insert a disclaimer that I'm Australian, and I got my editing degree in Australia—while editing markup is the same in both countries, it is possible that there are minor differences I don't know about. This post should still be useful, regardless).
First, some editing basics. Did you know that there's a difference between copyediting and proofreading? Well, there is. Copyediting and proofreading use most of the same editing symbols, but their placement and practical use is quite different. For this post, I'm going to focus on copyediting markup. It's simpler to understand, and you'll still be able to apply this knowledge to proofing. But if there's interest, I can do another post next year on how to decipher a proofread manuscript. For now, here are the basic differences between copyediting and proofreading.
Copyediting is undertaken earlier in the editing process. The easiest way to distinguish copyediting is by sight. Has the editor written full markup above each (usually double-spaced) line? Then it's copyediting. There's often far more copyediting used per manuscript than proofreading, mainly due to their different places/functions in the production timeline. Copyeditors will check your grammar, yes, but that's only one part of their job. They also screen your manuscript for inconsistencies, logic holes and continuity errors. We've all accidentally swapped the spelling of a character's name halfway through a manuscript, or changed our minds about italics so many times that you switch back and forth every chapter. It's a copyeditor's job to catch that. If they're copyediting by hand, they use editing symbols to note these problems.
Proofreading is marked both in-text and in the margins of a nearly completed book. Different symbols are used for each position. When proofreaders (often hired as freelancers outside the publishing house structure) are assigned a manuscript, it will be formatted—with fancy chapter titles and page numbers and the fonts that will be used in the published version. Basically, proofreaders are the last defence between your book and nitpicky readers who'll never let you forget that you used the wrong possessive plural form of 'teachers'. They check everything they see, including formatting. When proofreaders read a manuscript, they put their requested changes in the margins of each page. This is partly because the proofs they're working from don't usually have space for much on the line markup. It's also so the typesetter can spot their (often minimal) changes.
Example of proofreading markup. I know it's scary. Do not run away.
Now, on to the marks themselves! I'm only including the most common marks here, but feel free to ask questions if you want to know more. A quick note—you may see some slight variations in the marks your editor uses. This is totally normal. Every editor tends to develop their own style, like handwriting.
Okay! Hopefully that wasn't overwhelming. Personally, I find using editorial marks pretty fun, but that might just be me… Regardless, this should be a useful, basic guide for any panicking writers!
If any US editors are reading, I'd be curious to know if you spot any differences in the way we do things. For the rest of you, please let me know if you have any questions—or if your editor's scrawled something indecipherable in your margins and you need a translator!


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This sneaker store in Delhi is inspired by the city's forts
Designed by Joint Studio, the Superkicks store in Delhi is a minimalist sandstone-hued paradise for Indian sneakerheads.
By Kriti Saraswat-Satpathy
How do you make a sneaker store stand apart from the rest? In addition to making it the biggest one in the country, you take design inspiration from your own backyard. And that's precisely what Joint Studio did when designing the new Superkicks store in Vasant Vihar, New Delhi. "We wanted to change how sneaker brands are perceived all over the world, which is how we pitched our idea to Superkicks as well. Our aim was to create a one-of-a-kind experience that transcends into a sensory guide and takes you on a journey into India, Delhi to be precise," says Nimisha Sharma, design principal at Joint Studio.
The concentric light fixture on the ceiling draws visitors' eyes around the store.
The store is inspired by Delhi's forts, which is evident in its colour scheme, material palette and minimalist yet impressive design. "We wanted to celebrate our history and heritage and infuse modern, simple elements to create a truly unique space. A true mix of old and new, much like India is at this point," adds Sharma.
The design team found inspiration for the colour palette in the red sandstone of Delhi's monuments.
Amphitheatre-like steps are one of the unique design features of this store.
Also read: A New Delhi showroom that elevates the simplicity of brick
With sneakerheads growing in number around the world and in India too, the idea to create the largest store was to make a statement as well as better serve this rising community. "The main factors that inspired the design of this store were to create an amazing experience for all our visitors, and to expand beyond the idea of just a retail space and create a vibe that pushes our motto of inclusivity forward," reveals Sangeet Paryani, co-founder and CEO at Superkicks.
Keeping this in mind, the Superkicks store is divided into two floors, a ground level and a basement, both serving different purposes. "The ground floor is a core retail space where one can find all the products available, whereas the basement is an experience zone for events and a space to grow and involve our community," adds Nisha Paryani, co-founder and CMO of the brand.
The basement was built to accommodate events and activities for the sneaker community.
Also read: AMPM's new store in Delhi's DLF Emporio is a zen sanctuary
A 16-foot-high ceiling helped amplify the square footage of the store and allowed the design team have fun with the interiors. They created an amphitheatre-like space by incorporating steps within the level. Says Sharma, "The idea to use the height we had rather than dividing the store into mezzanine floors was simple and impactful. We added a concentric light fixture by The Lighthouse above to guide one's eyes internally to the design rather than leading outwards. This was to keep the customers engaged with the space around them."
Mirrors strategically placed at an angle give a wider view of the store.
The store is divided into two sections: a ground floor and basement.
One look around the store and you'll notice the prime colour used across is an earthy terracotta with accents of white. Explains Sharma, "We chose a single tone taking inspiration from the red sandstone, used in most forts in Delhi such as the Red Fort and Humayun's Tomb, with a white inlay. So we added a detail of white throughout as an accent colour. We also used red sandstone for the flooring and a lime wash terracotta texture all across the walls and ceiling. For the basement, we used an acid-washed terrazzo floor giving it a rustic, old Delhi look with the same wall finish."To create a focal point for customers, the design team also added a large textured shoelace design on a wall.
The larger-than-life shoelace on the wall is made using a wood carving technique.
The minimalist look of Superkicks' New Delhi store, with its subtle product display, makes it a sneaker store unlike any other. "We decluttered and removed all frills and stripped the space to bare minimum where practicality was our driving force and the monolithic nature of a space became our unique design thread," concludes Sharma.
Also read: This new Colaba boutique is as exquisite as the Parsi Gara saris on display
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This three-storey Bengaluru home showcases the best of Indian design
DTALE Decor crafts a quintessentially Indian home through a masterful blend of visual motifs, natural materials and a wealth of modern art.
A store in India that deals in mid-century modern and vintage furniture
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A Bioinformatics Engineer is an extremely specialized professional who uses their knowledge in Information Technology (IT), Biology and Computer Science to develop and design intricate databases that store detailed biological information. An important and well known example of biological information currently being stored is the human genome which was developed and researched through the year 2003 by the Human Genome Project (HGP).
Individuals who want to become a Bioinformatics Engineer will need to learn a wealth information from different areas of specializations including: Engineering, Information Technology, Biology and Computer Science. Recommended courses of study include a Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics Engineering.
As the list of classes suggests, individuals who want to become a Bioinformatics Engineer will need to focus their studies in mathematics, the sciences and computers in order to prepare themselves for this profession.
Although not required, most employers seek candidates with higher levels of education. For better job prospects, individuals should look at acquiring an advanced degree such as a Master's or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Molecular Biology, Genetics or a closely related field that provides the equivalent amount of education in Information Technology, Biology and Computer Science.
Bioinformatics Engineers work in the Biotechnology industry and are specially trained to collect, study and manage biological data. Bioinformatics Engineers use their attention to detail to process biological information at the molecular level as well as maintaining bio molecular sequences databases. Because of the amount of detail and amount of data being collected, Bioinformatics Engineers use computers to process and analyze the information gathered during research.
In addition, Bioinformatics Engineers conduct research and use the principles of bioinformatics theory to work in Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Computational Biology, Biology, Computer Science and Medical Informatics fields. Bioinformatics Engineers may also develop and design databases, create algorithms to process and analyze genomic or other biological information. In addition, these professional may develop scientific software tools, software engineering, bioinformatics algorithm design, pipeline development and implementation.
In addition to working extensively on projects, algorithms and other complex science and IT, Bioinformatics Engineers must also be able to work well with other individuals. The development of projects requires working with other individuals and teams; the use of communication and interpersonal skills is also a quality and skill needed to succeed in these partnerships.
Biological Scientists, which includes Bioinformatics Engineers, can expect to earn a median wage of $72,720 per year according to 2013 figures. Exact wages will depend on experience and the industry an individual works in. For example, the highest earning Biological Scientists work in the Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing industry and earn an average wage of $102,430, while professionals working for state governments earn the lowest wages at $54,070 per year.
Individuals who are interested in this profession may also look at being a Database Manager, but Bioinformatics Engineers typically earn more money than these professionals because of the amount of detail that is analyzed and maintained by a Bioinformatics Engineer.
Because of the advances in science and the medical field, individuals pursuing a career as a Bioinformatics Engineer can use their specialized skills to work in a variety of industries therefore creating plenty of job opportunities and a strong career path.


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Unique evolutionary histories make island ecosystems incredibly vulnerable, especially when it comes to the introduction of invasive species. Conservation of birds in the Pacific Islands has become increasingly important because of this very threat.
Brown tree snakes were accidentally transported to the island of Guam in the 1940s and wreaked havoc on the island's ecology. Many of the birds that once inhabited Guam are now extinct in the wild, including the Micronesian Kingfisher which now only exists in captivity at the Aquarium of the Pacific and several other Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) facilities.
Several sightings of the snake have been recorded on the Northern Marianas over the past decade, and in response CNMI Fish and Wildlife have teamed up with AZA zoos and aquariums from around the country to help protect the island chain's native birds from suffering the same fate.
Assistant Curator of Mammals Rob Mortensen and Mammalogist Katie Finch have traveled to the Northern Mariana Islands with the Marianas Avifauna Conservation Program for the past four years to help in the translocation of the endangered birds from vulnerable habitat to safer islands to the North. They will be discussing the Aquarium's role in protecting the unique Pacific bird species that inhabit the Micronesian island chain and sharing some of the adventures they had along the way.
[Please note that this lecture title was changed from "Endangered Kingfisher Conservation" to its current title to better reflect the content.]


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Drinking in pregnancy can lead to long-term harm to the baby, and the risk increases the more you drink.
If you're trying to conceive, your partner should drink no more than 14 units of alcohol a week, which should be spread evenly over three days or more. Drinking alcohol excessively can affect the quality of his sperm.
Alcohol is a powerful chemical that can have a wide range of adverse effects on almost every part of your body, including your brain, bones and heart.
Alcohol and its associated risks can have both short-term and long-term effects.
The short-term effects of alcohol consumption are outlined below. This information is based on the assumption that you have a normal tolerance to alcohol.
Dependent drinkers with a higher tolerance to alcohol can often drink much more without experiencing any noticeable effects.
After drinking 1-2 units of alcohol, your heart rate speeds up and your blood vessels expand, giving you the warm, sociable and talkative feeling associated with moderate drinking.
After drinking 4-6 units of alcohol, your brain and nervous system starts to be affected. It begins to affect the part of your brain associated with judgement and decision making, causing you to be more reckless and uninhibited.
The alcohol also impairs the cells in your nervous system, making you feel light-headed and adversely affecting your reaction time and co-ordination.
After drinking 8-9 units of alcohol, your reaction times will be much slower, your speech will begin to slur and your vision will begin to lose focus.
Your liver, which filters alcohol out of your body, will be unable to remove all of the alcohol overnight, so it's likely you'll wake with a hangover.
After drinking 10-12 units of alcohol, your co-ordination will be highly impaired, placing you at serious risk of having an accident. The high level of alcohol has a depressant effect on both your mind and body, which makes you drowsy.
This amount of alcohol will begin to reach toxic (poisonous) levels. Your body attempts to quickly pass out the alcohol in your urine. This will leave you feeling badly dehydrated in the morning, which may cause a severe headache.
The excess amount of alcohol in your system can also upset your digestion, leading to symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and indigestion.
If you drink more than 12 units of alcohol, you're at considerable risk of developing alcohol poisoning, particularly if you're drinking many units over a short period of time.
It usually takes the liver about an hour to remove one unit of alcohol from the body.
Alcohol poisoning can cause a person to fall into a coma and could lead to their death.
Drinking large amounts of alcohol for many years will take its toll on many of the body's organs and may cause organ damage. Organs known to be damaged by long-term alcohol misuse include the brain and nervous system, heart, liver and pancreas.
Heavy drinking can also increase your blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels, both of which are major risk factors for heart attacks and strokes.
Long-term alcohol misuse can weaken your immune system, making you more vulnerable to serious infections. It can also weaken your bones, placing you at greater risk of fracturing or breaking them.
Kindling is a problem that can occur following a number of episodes of withdrawal from alcohol. The severity of a person's withdrawal symptoms may get worse each time they stop drinking, and can cause symptoms such as tremors, agitation and convulsions (seizures).
Alcohol has a suppressing effect on the brain and central nervous system. Research has shown that when alcohol is removed from the body, it activates brain and nerve cells, resulting in excessive excitability (hyperexcitability). This can lead to behavioural symptoms such as seizures.
With each alcohol withdrawal episode, the brain and nervous system becomes more sensitised and the resulting side effects become more pronounced.
This kindling effect can also occur after chemical stimulus to the brain or body, such as anti-convulsant medication. This means a person's alcohol withdrawal programme needs to be carefully planned, with close monitoring of its effects.
Read more about kindling in alcohol withdrawal (PDF, 163kb).
Dial 999 for an ambulance if you suspect alcohol poisoning and you're worried. Don't try to make the person vomit because they could choke on it. To prevent choking, turn them on to their side and put a cushion under their head.
If a person loses consciousness, don't leave them to "sleep it off". Levels of alcohol in the blood can continue rising for 30-40 minutes after the last drink, and symptoms can worsen.
An Alcohol Brief Intervention (ABI) is a short, evidence-based, structured conversation about alcohol consumption with a patient that's seeks in a non-confrontational way to motivate and support an individual to think about and/or plan a change in their drinking behaviour in order to reduce their consumption and/or their risk of harm'.
Your withdrawal symptoms will be at their worst for the first 48 hours. They should gradually start to improve as your body begins to adjust to being without alcohol. This usually takes three to seven days from the time of your last drink.
During detox, make sure you drink plenty of fluids (about three litres a day). However, avoid drinking large amounts of caffeinated drinks, including tea and coffee, because they can make your sleep problems worse and cause feelings of anxiety. Water, squash or fruit juice are better choices.
Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you're taking medication to help ease your withdrawal symptoms. It's likely the medication will make you feel drowsy. Only take your medication as directed.
Detox can be a stressful time. Ways you can try to relieve stress include reading, listening to music, going for a walk, and taking a bath.
If you're prescribed acamprosate, the course usually starts as soon as you begin withdrawal from alcohol and can last for up to six months.
When taking disulfiram, you'll be seen by your healthcare team about once every two weeks for the first two months, and then every month for the following four months.
A course of naltrexone can last up to six months, although it may sometimes be longer.
Before being prescribed any of these medications, you'll have a full medical assessment.
Twelve-step facilitation therapy is based on the programme devised by AA. The difference is you work through the stages on a one-to-one basis with a counsellor, rather than in a group.
"I can't relax without alcohol"
"My friends would find me boring if I was sober"
"Just drinking one pint can't hurt"
"Lots of people have a good time without alcohol, and I can be one of them"
"My friends like me for my personality, not for my drinking"
"I know I can't stop drinking once I start"


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Natalie's camisole leotard with single princess seams and seaming under bust features a low scoop back with trestle straps. Ballet cut leg line. One of Natalie's top selling leotards. Child leotard lined in size large only. Hand wash in cold water, drip dry. Do not bleach.
Bust 21"-24" 24"-26" 25"-27" 28"-30"
Waist 21"-24" 21"-24" 22"-25" 27"-29"
Hip 23"-26" 26"-28" 27"-29" 30"-32"
Girth 44" 47" 49" 53"
This leo is both comfy and cute at the same time! Some reviews said to order a size up, but I ordered a Child Large (which my measurments came up as) and it fits perfectly! I ordered in light blue and black and is gorgeous! I am ordering it in a different color also in the future for sure. Highly recommend.
I ordered a child medium in lilac for my daughter based on my daughter's measurements, and this leotard was really small on her. Also to note, the child medium is not fully lined -- only a shelf bra, which is not sufficient for a light colored leotard. Not sure how durable it is since it was never worn. Wish they offered free exchanges based on sizing, but they do not.
This leotard is very pretty and flattering, but the material is not he most durable and it shrinks in the wash. Other than that it is a very good leotard and I liked the design so much that I ordered it again!
This leotard is so comfortable! I can't comment on durability because I haven't had it for long. It is very pretty and flattering. It does have a built-in bra (like a camisole you would wear under your clothes) and it work very well for me. I am a 32 A so I am even a little above the measurement and it still fit because although it is cotton it does stretch. I love the ballet cut leg. The straps are perfect they are tight enough to keep the leotard up high enough and provide support but they are still comfortable and don't dig in. I would recommend this leotard. Be aware that the leg cut is pretty high and the back comes down very low so if you plan to wear anything under this leotard it will show.
I have had this leotard for over a year. It's comfortable but not too stretchy as it's primarily made of cotton. I have it in light pink and it's kind of see through - so be careful! The built-in bra isn't visible like in other leos, though. Overall, I've gotten many compliments and uses out of this leotard. Also, it's safe to wash it, I've washed it many times with positive results.
We got these in today and were so impressed. We bought it in the blue and mulberry. My daughter is long and slim and they fit perfectly per the size chart. Colors in the pictures were accurate and the fabric was soft and comfy. Very impressed.
This was so large I had to take it in several inches. My daughter wears a medium in all other brands. She is 8 years old tall and slim. I ordered two other mediums in other brands they fit perfectly. I wonder why everyone else is saying it runs small. I washed it and noticed no shrinking.
I love this leo! It's the best one I have. It fits perfectly on any type of body. I've seen it on many girls of all ages.
This is a good leotard but after about 2 to 3 months, the straps and front seam of the top of the bust line came apart. I mean that the thread came off. I would recommend this to people but it does run small, you should get 1 size up.
This leo is really pretty. I love the princess seams and the criss-cross back. The only problem is it shrinks and fades in the washer. Maybe you should buy a size up?
This is the only brand of leotard that fits my daughter properly, and this is the prettiest style they make. It covers enough in front, the lining is thick enough to work through the issues of early adolescence, and it doesn't bag in the rear end as many do. The colors are also gorgeous, and don't fade after many washings. She has it in sage, lavender, and black, and wears this style every day. I'm constantly being asked where to get it, as every mom who sees it loves it!
I love this leotard because it's really comfortable and the criss-cross looks really nice. In my ballet school, this leotard is the most popular!!!
I love this leotard! It feels GREAT on my body, the straps stay right on my shoulders~ It is a great leotard!
Is this leotard cotton? or lycra/ spandex?
According to the information on our website the content of this leotard is, 90% Cotton/10% Lycra; Lining: 100% Polyester.


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package liam.franco.selene.fragments;

import android.os.Bundle;
import android.support.annotation.Nullable;

import io.realm.RealmResults;
import liam.franco.selene.R;
import liam.franco.selene.activities.MainActivity;
import liam.franco.selene.application.App;
import liam.franco.selene.modules.Note;

public class FutureFragment extends SuperSheetsFragment {
    @Override
    public void onCreate(@Nullable Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setResId(R.layout.fragment_future);
        setTabTitle(MainActivity.FUTURE);
    }

    @Override
    public void onActivityCreated(@Nullable Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onActivityCreated(savedInstanceState);

        RealmResults<Note> results = App.REALM.where(Note.class)
                .equalTo("archive", false)
                .equalTo("reminder", true)
                .findAllSorted("date");

        for (int i = 0; i < results.size(); i++) {
            addNote(results.get(i));
        }

        setEmptyView();
    }
}


AutoCAD professional design and drafting software is used in architecture, construction, engineering, and manufacturing.
Drafting software replaces the paper, pencil, T-squares, and eraser crumbs of a previous generation with a computer screen and a mouse. With it, designers can create technical documentation for products, buildings, and structures quickly and easily, and focus more on concept and creativity, instead of computation and clutter.
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With AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, you can create drawings for buildings, structures, and products in less time and with greater precision. Now, you can also work on the go with AutoCAD web and mobile apps.
Learn about the fundamentals of drafting in AutoCAD with these guides and videos.
Be more productive by using dynamic blocks, and get the most out of your AutoCAD drawing data.
View a demo of the basic tools in the AutoCAD user interface.
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Home article , feature Who is behind Frugal Freebies?
Hi, I am Catherine, work-at-home mom to three grown sons (Jason, Michael and Joshua), one grandson (Christopher), and married to a wonderful man named Rob.
We live in Southern Ontario, Canada. We also have a totally spoilt Bichon Frise named Buddy, who only weighs 12 lbs but keeps me safe from wild dogs all day long as he watches out the window - well, between naps that is!
I first discovered freebies and coupons as a young mum, and now that I have the entire internet to search - my new husband is amazed at how much free stuff I have got and how much we have saved! I started searching for free samples to help us cut costs, and before you know it, it had become a blog!
I had found so many free samples, I just had to share them with my friends. I check out every free sample site, order whatever I can get shipped to Canada, and try to remember to post a picture when the samples arrive. No scams, no long surveys, just free stuff!
It's a lot harder to find good freebies in Canada though, I am amazed at how many US freebies I can find in comparison to Canadian freebies. I find I get more free product coupons here in Canada than I get free product samples in the mail.
But the last five shopping trips totaled a savings of $225 with coupons - even though Canadian stores don't offer 2x, 3x coupons - so it is certainly worth searching them out!
In the recent past we went to the movies for free, ate at A+W and Harvey's for free and my husband got his morning coffee for free at McDonald's.
We've gotten 6 cases of Pepsi for free, 15 bottles of Ocean Spray Cranberry Cocktail Juice for free, and have saved over 600 in coupons!
On Canada Day, we all ate for free at the Mandarin All-You-Can-Eat Buffet.
Come join us on Frugal Freebies and enjoy the fun and frugal life of free stuff. And don't forget about the great giveaways!
I am Esther and i live in Montreal.I was excited to find your blog and yes, i so do know how hard it is to find coupons in Canada than US. thanks for posting such great frugality!I love savings and freebies. I am going to regularly check out your blog!
Hi! I found your site and am curious...if my book is free on Kindle Unlimited will you post about it?
If your book is free to everyone that day, I will post it, but not if it is only free to a few.
My book is not available on Kindle, as I haven't officially published it yet. It is available for free on Wattpad under my pen name, Oscar Hinklevitch. Right now, I really want people to read it, and it's not about making money at this point. Aside from potential constructive criticism, I need to build a fan base. Would a Wattpad story be acceptable for promotion on frugal-freebies? My novel is a YA, soft sci-fi novel. I appreciate your time and reply.
Sorry, at this point I am only promoting free Amazon books - due to the format I have set up - which needs an Amazon ASIN to display the book.


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Q: No ressources availbable when running unit test There's a known bug in Android Studio where the app's ressources aren't available from within test classes.
The solution according to aforementioned thread is to put the following lines into the build.gradle:
task copyTestResources(type: Copy) {
    from "${projectDir}/src/test/resources"
    into "${buildDir}/classes/test"
}
processTestResources.dependsOn copyTestResources

but gradle says:
Error:(132, 0) Could not find property 'processTestResources' on project ':app'.

Where exactly do I have to put the line
processTestResources.dependsOn copyTestResources

within my build.gradle?
EDIT:
I didn't have apply plugin: 'java' in my build files yet. The problem is that in my app module's build gradle, I already have apply plugin: 'android' and trying to add the java plugin leads to
Error:The 'java' plugin has been applied, but it is not compatible with the Android plugins.

I tried puttin apply plugin: 'java' in the top level build file and then
task copyTestResources(type: Copy) {
    from "${projectDir}/app/src/test/resources"
    into "${buildDir}/classes/test"
}

Note that I added the modules directory to the from-line. This builds fine, but unit tests that need to access ressources still don't work.

A: I was unaware that you were using the android plugin, sorry. You're getting the error because the Android plugin defines a different set of build tasks compared to the Java plugin. So you need to pick a different build task to depend your copyTestResources task on, for example:
apply plugin: 'android'

// (...) more build logic

task copyTestResources() {
    from "${projectDir}/src/test/resources"
    into "${buildDir}/classes/test"
}
check.dependsOn copyTestResources

Also, your copyTestResources task can be a little simpler like so:
task copyTestResources() {
    from sourceSets.test.resources
    into sourceSets.test.output.classesDir
}

A: There is a nice workaround to put this to work.:
https://github.com/nenick/AndroidStudioAndRobolectric/blob/master/app/build.workaround-missing-resource.gradle
With this you can drop your extra task just add the ".gradle" file i linked and apply it in your modules build.gradle.
apply from: 'build.workaround-missing-resource.gradle'

Make sure to put your assets into app/test/resources/ and reference them via their name only.
e.g.: this.getClass().getClassLoader().getResource("my-asset-file.json")
I found the solution in the ticket you linked.:
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=64887