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What is "Baptism In" the Holy Spirit?
And why do we not want to think it is simply immersion in the Spirit, the plain meaning of the words used?
The New Testament speaks explicitly of people being "baptized in" (or "with") the Holy Spirit in only six places: Matthew 3:11, Mark 1:8, Luke 3:16, John 1:33, Acts 1:5 and Acts 11:16. In each of these scriptures, baptism in the Holy Spirit is compared and contrasted with the water baptism of John using nearly identical language. This language is very important to those who wish to understand what baptism in the Holy Spirit means. The baptism of John and that in the Spirit are alike in that both are accomplished by immersion. The verb used to describe both baptisms is baptizo, meaning to bathe or immerse.
The contrast between the two baptisms is the effect of the immersion. In five of these passages, John's baptism is described as a baptism "with" water as an instrumentality — indeed, the Greek contains no preposition at all, just a form of the verb baptizo followed by the dative case form of the noun for "water," a grammatical construction which indicates that the water is an instrumentality for accomplishing a purpose. The same construction could be used to say that the speaker ate "with" a fork. (In John 1:32, John said that he baptized people "in" water, but both John and the people baptized by him were physically "in" the water of the Jordan River when he did so). Thus, in John's baptism, the water is a means to an end, namely, the repentance and cleansing which were the object of that ritual (see Acts 19:4).
By contrast, in the three passages in the Gospels and in Acts 1:5, the promise is made that people will be immersed "in" the Holy Spirit, and in Acts 11:16-17, it is stated that the believers in the upper room on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2) and the Gentiles gathered in the household of Cornelius (Acts 10) had been immersed "in" the Holy Spirit. In all of these passages, the Greek text uses the preposition en with the verb baptizo to describe the relationship between the Spirit and the believer who has been so baptized. En, usually translated "in" or "within," is a relatively simple preposition which literally describes, for example, the relationship between a swimmer and the water of the swimming pool. Used with baptizo, it obviously means "completely immersed in," especially when it is contrasted with the instrumental role of water in John's baptism. Baptism in the Holy Spirit, then, is being completely immersed in the Spirit.
This is, of course, exactly what was seen in Acts 2 and in the early days of the Church. The believers, as a group, were so completely immersed in the Spirit that other things simply were not important to them anymore. This immersion was symbolized by the wind and the tongues of fire, but was really an event which occurred on the spiritual plane. Because the Holy Spirit is God, He is everywhere, and could not have made Himself any more present around the believers in a physical sense after Pentecost than He was before. But after Pentecost, great and powerful things started to happen through the hands of a Church which was united in obeying the Spirit. They were spiritually immersed in Him, as viewed from outside themselves.
Perhaps we refuse to give the word "baptism" its full meaning in this context because we prefer an in-church religious "experience" to an ongoing relationship which will seriously interfere with our lives if permitted full expression. We want far too much to obey a list of rules, have in-church "experiences"(1) to reassure us that God is on good terms with us, and otherwise live our lives our own way. Nevertheless, Spirit "baptism" is ongoing immersion in the Holy Spirit, not a religious "experience" which happens in a church service.
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What if they imposed a sales tax on online purchases, and nothing happened?
A new study on the impact of sales taxes on e-commerce says that's exactly what's going to happen — nothing.
Imposition of a sales tax on e-commerce transactions is indeed likely within three to five years, says the report from New York City-based research and consulting firm Jupiter Research, but "this will not be a significant impediment to the growth of the online retail channel."
For years online retailers have been moaning, groaning and gnashing their teeth, contending that e-commerce is so special and such a fragile form of business that it deserves some breaks to help it succeed and that a tax-free environment is crucial.
But the new report, entitled Sales Tax: Avoidance Is Imperative to Few Online Retailers and Ultimately Futile for All and based on a November 2002 consumer survey, says that most online shoppers are either unaware of the fact that sales tax can be avoided by searching across multiple online retailers or do not see it as cause to choose one retailer over another.
"With budget deficits on the horizon, state and local governments have stepped up their efforts to collect sales tax from online retailers," said Jupiter Research Senior Analyst Ken Cassar. "The collection of taxes is no longer an if but a when."
"Fortunately for online retailers, only a minority of their customers are aware of the fact that they can avoid sales tax by shopping around," he said. "Among those that are aware of the fact that sales tax can be avoided, only nine percent actually make merchant selection decisions based upon whether or not that retailer charges sales tax. The benefits of multi-channel integration overwhelmingly outweigh the importance of sales tax avoidance."
As overall e-commerce sales have grown to become a bigger piece of the retail pie, state governments across the country increasingly have begun paying attention to the lost sales tax revenue. Last November delegates from 33 states met to consider a uniform sales tax aimed at Internet and catalog sales.
The Internet Tax Freedom Act only prohibits states from taxing consumers on the use of Internet service providers. The current moratorium does not apply to sales taxes, nor to federal taxes.
The stakes are high indeed. A report by the University of Tennessee last year estimated that all 50 states could collectively lose more than $45 billion in Internet sales tax revenue in 2006.
The Jupiter Research survey found that only 46 percent of consumers were aware of the fact that they could avoid sales tax by comparison shopping at different retailers' Web sites. Of those aware, 61 percent do not go out of their way to find online retailers that don't charge sales tax. Thirty percent of this group sometimes looks for an online retailer that will not charge sales tax and only 9 percent always looks for a retailer that will not charge sales tax.
Adapted from InternetNews.com. Jupiter Research is a division of Jupiter Media, publisher of InternetNews.com and SmallBusinessComputing.com.


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News Next Door: San Clemente Community Icons Don Brown, Fred Swegles Awarded Wall of Recognition Honors
August 18, 2022 11:49AM
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By C. Jayden Smith
A couple more San Clemente legends were added to the city's Wall of Recognition on Tuesday night, Aug. 16, as the San Clemente City Council honored their countless contributions to the community.
The council approved the recommendation of the Wall of Recognition Committee to honor Don Brown, 78, and Fred Swegles, 73, who will join 42 other recipients celebrated on the wall in the lobby of the San Clemente Community Center, adjacent to a plaque explaining the reasoning behind the honor's creation.
"This 'Wall of Recognition' is dedicated to those individuals who, through their contributions and selfless efforts, have made the City of San Clemente, our community, a better place to live, work, and play," the plaque reads. "These individuals have been selected by their fellow citizens as individuals who have gone the extra mile for San Clemente, their community."
Brown, a 13-year resident of San Clemente, moved to the city after spending his professional career as a pilot with the United States Marine Corps, and made an immediate and long-lasting impact.
For 11 years, he sat on the Planning Commission, serving as the chairperson for three of them, in addition to a position on the former Coastal Advisory Committee.
After accepting his Wall of Recognition award from Mayor Gene James on Tuesday night, Aug. 16, Don Brown gushes over fellow honoree Fred Swegles, a longtime journalist and San Clemente Times columnist. Photo: Shawn Raymundo
The current president of both the San Clemente Exchange Club and PierPride Foundation, as well as the past president for the Boys and Girls Club of the South Coast Area, Brown has spent innumerable hours working to make the city better for people of all ages.
PierPride, the sponsor behind Brown's nomination, mentioned his involvement in developing the city's Master Plan as an example of his efforts.
"Far and away, Don's greatest contribution to our community was his many years' service on the Planning Commission," PierPride's description read. "Don knows more about our town than anyone. Ask him any question about our town, and he will give you more detail than you thought possible."
After Mayor Gene James read the certificate of recognition, Brown thanked the City Council for their words before stating how he was proud to be there and blown away by the nomination. He also expressed how honored he was to see and be presented along with Swegles, a longtime newsman and local journalist.
"It's the people that I've been involved with, both city staff and all of the organizations I've been involved with," he said. "(San Clemente is) a great town, and I just love being a part of it, and trying to make it a little better. Thank you very much for this honor."
(From right) Local newsman Fred Swegles and active community volunteer Don Brown were presented with plaques from the San Clemente City Council on Tuesday night, Aug. 16, as their names are the latest to be installed on the city's Wall of Recognition, located at the Community Center in downtown. Photo: Shawn Raymundo
Illustrating the impact that Swegles, a 65-year-resident of the city, has had, a consensus of 10 people comprised the sponsor group behind his nomination for the Wall of Recognition, including longtime resident Mike Chamberlin. Chamberlin wrote about Swegles' service and value to the community.
"Mr. San Clemente," according to Chamberlin, was raised in San Clemente and graduated from the high school in 1966 before studying journalism at the University of Southern California.
He reported for the San Clemente Sun Post and the Orange County Register, and most recently he wrote a weekly column for the San Clemente Times. During his career, he's produced countless articles that helped to document the history of the city and provide a substantial impact to the community.
"His tireless commitment to endless City Council meetings, Planning Committee meetings … all so San Clementeans could be informed on a non-partisan basis," Chamberlin wrote. "To put it best, I have known Fred for 50 years, and I still don't know his personal politics."
Mayor Gene James on Tuesday, Aug. 16, reads aloud the city's award honoring Fred Swegles, the local newsman and San Clemente Times columnist, whose name is the latest addition to the San Clemente Wall of Recognition. Photo: Shawn Raymundo
Later in Swegles' career, he traveled the world to find sister cities of the same name, a demonstration of his love for San Clemente that has been unmatched, Chamberlin said.
"After five decades of service to San Clemente, I feel Fred's name is worthy to be listed among the elite on the Wall of Fame," Chamberlin finished. "He has done so much for so many. Now, I believe, it is time for the city to do something everlasting for Fred Swegles."
In 2021, Swegles was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a brain tumor that has limited his ability to come up with words and exhibit his skilled writing. He told SC Times in June that he appreciated the recognition.
Barbara Chamberlin, Swegles' sister, spoke on his behalf during Tuesday's meeting.
Barbara Chamberlin speaks on behalf of her brother, longtime journalist and San Clemente Times columnist Fred Swegles, after he was presented on Tuesday, Aug. 16, with an award from San Clemente City Council for being the latest Wall of Recognition honoree. Photo: Shawn Raymundo
"Fred's always loved San Clemente, his home since 1954, and he's always had a passion of writing about San Clemente and capturing our beautiful town and its people in his photographs," Barbara said.
"He loves the people here," she continued. "All of you, the San Clementeans, are the true jewels in his heart, and Fred thanks you so very much for this award."
Both Brown and Swegles received a certificate of recognition, as well as an individual plaque to be placed on the Wall of Recognition.
C. Jayden Smith
C. Jayden Smith graduated from Dana Hills High in 2018 before pursuing a Bachelor's degree in digital and broadcast journalism from the University of North Texas. After graduating in December 2020, he reported for the Salina Journal in Salina, Kansas. Jayden loves college football and bothering his black lab named Shadow.
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Supporting all possible public cloud storage APIs is CloudServer's
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Clone Zenko's CloudServer, install all dependencies and start the
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HomeMotorsportsFord Focus RS Wins AutoGuide.com 2017 Car of the Year Award
Ford Focus RS Wins AutoGuide.com 2017 Car of the Year Award
December 13, 2016 Motor Sports NewsWire Motorsports, OEM Automotive Comments Off on Ford Focus RS Wins AutoGuide.com 2017 Car of the Year Award
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA – December 13, 2016 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Making their pick for the best new car this year, AutoGuide.com's team of automotive experts is excited to announce the Ford Focus RS is the recipient of the outlet's 2017 Car of the Year Award.
"The Ford Focus RS is available in North America for the first time ever, and it's even better than we were expecting," said AutoGuide Group Editorial Director Jonathan Yarkony. "Its combination of hard-core performance in a practical package made it an undeniable choice for this year's AutoGuide.com 2017 Car of the Year".
The Focus RS was pitted against some stiff competition, as AutoGuide's team of editors evaluated the very best new models this year during five intensive days of back-to-back testing in Southern California.
In the end, after falling in love with the Focus RS's drive, its impressive value sealed the deal.
Jamal Hameedi, Ford Performance Chief Engineer, said: "It's an honor to receive this top prize from AutoGuide.com. The success of Focus RS throughout 2016 is testament to the entire Ford team who put all of their energy into creating such a special car to capture the heart of any driving enthusiast."
The RS builds on what drivers liked about the Focus ST and makes it truly hardcore. The biggest upgrades to the rally-inspired racer are that all-wheel-drive system and the 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder that provides an addictive 350 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. That engine is hooked up exclusively to a slick six-speed manual, and with power to all four wheels, drivers have maximum traction powering out of corners. On top of all that, it's still amazingly accessible with hatchback versatility and an easy-to-live-with nature.
"Congratulations to the team at Ford," said Yarkony. "The Ford Focus RS is one of those rare cars that gets massive hype, and then still delivered beyond our wildest expectations. Not only is it a great deal on paper as a practical, all-wheel drive hatchback, but it leaps right to the top of the hot-hatch segment with 350 hp, an enthusiast's-choice manual transmission and, best of all, its engaging character."
About AutoGuide.com (div. of Verticalscope Inc.)
AutoGuide.com, a VerticalScope property, is a new car shopping consumer resource site and flagship of the AutoGuide.com Group comprising over 600 vehicle and manufacturer online community websites. According to independent audience measurement agency, comScore Media Metrix, the AutoGuide.com Group ranks first in monthly audience size among all automotive resource websites.
About VerticalScope Inc.
VerticalScope enables the world to share expertise and discover knowledge on subjects they love. Established in 1999, VerticalScope owns and operates consumer shopping portals and interestbased online communities focused on the Automotive, Powersports, Outdoor, Health & Wellness, Home Improvement, Pets, and Technology vertical markets. VerticalScope's online properties reach an average of 95 million highly qualified buyers and purchase decision makers each month.
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Stephen Engelberg, editor-in-chief of ProPublica, will be the keynote speaker at a major conference at Fresno State on fake news and the media. The Roger Tatarian Symposium, "Putting Fake News in the Rear View Mirror: How the Media Can Win Back the Trust of all Americans," will be held at 5 p.m. Feb. 26. The program is free and open to the public.
Fresno State's Department of Media, Communications and Journalism, the College of Arts and Humanities and the Institute for Media and Public Trust will co-host the symposium. Timothy Drachlis, the Roger Tatarian Chair, has pulled together the program. The symposium will also include an expert panel of top journalists discussing fake news, misinformation and other media issues.
Engelberg has been editor-in-chief of ProPublica since 2013 and previously worked for The Oregonian in Portland, and The New York Times. He is a member of the Pulitzer Prize Board and the Board of Directors of the American Society of News Editors. ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism on a range of topics, including government and politics, business, criminal justice, the environment, education, health care, immigration, and technology.
The media panel will include Sewell Chan, deputy managing editor of the Los Angeles Times; Juliet Williams, Northern California news editor for The Associated Press, and Scott Wilson, senior national correspondent for the Washington Post.
The Roger Tatarian Endowed Chair in Journalism was established in honor of the late Fresno State professor and former editor in chief of United Press International. The Roger Tatarian Symposium is held annually on campus.
Program details: Feb. 26, 2019, 5-7 p.m., Satellite Student Union. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served.
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Study considers the visual relationship between the Menga Dolmen in Antequera and the Matacabras Cave Paintings Shelter "unique" in Europe
Although with many pending subjects and the perpetual demand for an increase in investment, it is necessary to recognize that the Andalusian historical heritage it goes through a streak of achievements that proves the undeniable potential of its sites and monuments.
In 2016, without going any further, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco for its acronym in English) declared the archaeological site of the Antequera dolmens as a World Heritage Site (Málaga), made up of the megalithic constructions of Menga, Viera and El Romeral, and in 2018 the ruins of the ancient palatial city of Medina Azahara received the same seal, built in the 10th century by the Umayyad dynasty as the seat of the Caliphate of Córdoba.
At the end of last October, in addition, Spain included the ruins of the Roman city of Italica, located in Santiponce (Seville) and cradle of emperor trajan, in its list of new spaces and monuments to be elevated to Unesco for its declaration as a World Heritage Site.
Obviously, the worldwide recognition obtained by Antequera dolmens and the archaeological site of Medina Azahara It has been a real shock to both spaces in terms of projection and visits, also implying the obligation assumed by the administrations regarding an excellent treatment and management of these heritage assets.
In this sense, scientific research plays an essential role when it comes to deepening the knowledge of these enclaves and the dissemination of their exceptional values.
The megalithic landscape of Antequera
Proof of this is the work entitled 'Reference point of the past in the megalithic landscape of Antequera: A multidisciplinary approach to the rock art of the Matacabras shelter', Which addresses the "relationship" between Megalithic monument of Menga, –The best known of the Antequera dolmens on account of its colossal orthostats and blankets–, and the Peña de los Enamorados, located about six kilometers from this megalith and towards which its axis is oriented.
The study, signed by nine specialists in various fields of institutions such as the universities of Alcalá de Henares (Madrid), Granada, Lisbon (Portugal), Seville or Southampton (United Kingdom), he recalls that among the exceptional values recognized by UNESCO for the dolmens of Antequera is "their association with natural formations "in your area.
Specifically, it is the spectacular karst system of the Torcal de Antequera, which extends some eleven kilometers south of the archaeological site, and the mentioned Peña de los Enamorados, which rises six kilometers from the Menga and Viera dolmens and just two kilometers from the El Romeral tholos.
In this regard, the authors of this document recall that already in 2001, archaeoastronomer Michael Hoskin had pointed out the "highly unusual nature" of the Menga dolmen, since its alignment does not correspond to the place of sunrise as it is "common" in megalithic constructions in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, but with the aforementioned Peña de los Enamorados.
This mountain, as the authors of this study emphasize, rises up to 880 meters above sea level "Visually dominating the plain of Antequera" and presenting from the east and west a characteristic "anthropomorphic silhouette" similar to a "gigantic sleeping woman".
Such particularities not only translate into the "topographic importance"Of this" massive "rock formation, –specify these researchers–, but also in a" reflection "in" local folklore ". Precisely at this point, the study rescue the medieval legend according to which when the kingdoms of Seville and Granada disputed control of the area, a Christian and a Muslim they committed suicide by throwing themselves from one of the cliffs of this mountain when their love was impossible.
The Matacabra paintings
And also recalling the indications that indicate a human "occupation and frequentation" of the Peña de los Enamorados during the Neolithic and the Copper and Bronze ages, the authors of this research focus on the cave paintings discovered in the Matacabras shelter, nestled at the foot of a cliff almost one hundred meters high on the north face of the mountain.
Starting from the premise that "no comprehensive study" of these paintings had been undertaken, this work encompasses a multidisciplinary investigation of this enclave, through a photogrammetric reconstruction of the coat, an analysis of its graphic motifs by digital image processing and colorimetry, the dating of the crusts adhering to the paintings or archeometric evidence of ceramic fragments discovered in this refuge and the site of Piedras Blancas I, located about one hundred meters below the Matacabras refuge and corresponding to the late Neolithic.
As a result of this enormous research work, the authors of this work state that the paintings of the Matacabra Shelter they would have been made "probably by applying red paint with the tips of the fingers" before 3,800 BC., since the Menga dolmen would have been erected on a time span that oscillates between the years 3,800 and 3,600 BC.
However, the researchers advocate taking the dating with caution, because "neither the chronology of Matacabras nor that of Menga have been established with accuracy due to the significant problems posed by the empirical records" available regarding each of these enclaves.
For this reason, and due to different variables, this study is committed to "considering the possibility" that the Matacabras shelter was already "in use when the Menga dolmen was built", although the authors of the same specify that "the chronological relationship between both sites may not necessarily correspond to a simple diachrony "according to which "First" was the refuge and then the megalithic monument.
"On the contrary, this connection could be synchronous or the shelter could even be subsequent to the construction of Menga", explain the scientists, without ruling out the hypothesis that the aforementioned refuge had different "phases" of use over time. .
The "unusual relevance" of the refuge
In any case, This study insists that the Menga dolmen was built with an axis of symmetry "almost exactly" oriented towards the Matacabras Shelter., which gives the latter "an unusual relevance in terms of the design and biography of the great megalithic monument."
Moreover, for these researchers, the "visual" connection between the Menga dolmen and the Matacabras shelter is "unique" in the Iberian Peninsula "and also most likely in Europe." Precisely for this reason, the authors of this study predict that future archaeological excavations in said refuge and the "key" space of White Stones I , "Intrinsically associated" with Matacabras, will shed "more light on these complex conceptual, visual and graphic relationships".
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Tinsel, balls of Christmas, mistletoe, flowers of Easter… In Spain is not very usual celebrate a wedding in those dates, but certainly is one of the best times to make a wedding theme.
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Rally for 74, Orca Task Force Recommendations Released
Above: An "Orca Formation of Mourning" rally for the remaining 74 Southern Resident orcas was held on the steps of the Temple of Justice Friday in Olympia. Indigenous speakers included Jesse Nightwalker, his mother Carrie Chapman Schuster Nightwalker, center, and his sister Della Ann James Cootes, all of the Palus (Palouse) Tribe.
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Washington State Governor Jay Inslee received a list of 36 recommendations in a report made by the Southern Resident Orca Task Force on Friday.
Inslee said he and his staff will review the recommendations and assess each one for the most impact in the short and long-term.
The report is available at:
https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/OrcaTaskForce_reportandrecommendations_11.16.18.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
One of the draft recommendations discusses the potential breaching or removal of the Lower Snake River Dams, but couched it in terms of not interfering with the current Columbia River Systems Operation National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
For some, that spells indefinite delays in the process.
The Southern Resident Killer Whales do not have time. The population has declined to 74, which is the lowest number of Southern Residents in more than three decades.
In response to the release of the report, an "Orca Formation of Mourning," was held on the steps of the Temple of Justice Friday afternoon in Olympia.
The event was organized by the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, a non-profit, marine conservation organization based in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Washington.
The group urged Governor Inslee to call Lt. General Todd Semonite of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and demand the immediate breach of the Lower Snake River dams.
An environmental impact statement already in place suggests breaching the dams and could be chosen by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Seventeen seconds of silence was also held in honor of Tehlequah and her calf. Tehlequah was the orca who birthed a calf and held onto it past its death for 17 days last August.
Indigenous speakers at the rally included Jesse Nightwalker, his mother Carrie Chapman Schuster Nightwalker, and his sister Della Ann James Cootes, all of the Palus (Palouse) Tribe. Jesse Nightwalker said that he attended every meeting of the task force.
The Nightwalkers also delivered a petition, "Recommendation 74," to the Governor's Office calling for the breaching of the Snake River dams so the Southern Resident Orcas may enjoy their right to life, which includes their food source, the Chinook from the Snake River Watershed.
Later, activists chanted, "Tell the Corps to Breach All Four," in the hall outside the Governor's Office, meaning all four dams. The Governor did not make an appearance.
"We seek to have the dam removal agreement of 50 years ago, made with two Senators, Jackson and Magnuson, who promised to remove the dams with a handshake agreement with my grandmother, Mary Jim Chapman. We seek to have the state honor the agreement indefinitely," said Jesse Nightwalker.
"This is a formal request of the Palus (Palouse). The Dams on the Snake River have forever been the bane of our existence. Our family was taken away from our land after existing there in the last living encampment there, for over 14,000 years.
"As an endangered human species, our survival was tied to the provision of fishing Salmon, gathering, and hunting on the lands surrounding the Snake River. We were wrongfully removed by the government, like an orca put into a tank miles away from home, to make way for the Army Corps of Engineers to build the dams and were promised to be able to return after 50 years," he wrote in his petition to Governor Inslee.
Above: Jesse Nightwalker, right, and his sister Della Ann James Cootes, center, Palus (Palouse) Tribe, deliver a petition, "Recommendation 74," to the Governor's Office calling for the breaching of the Snake River dams. Michelle Seidelman, rally organizer with Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Portland, stands to their left.
Where there were once millions of wild Chinook, there are now less than 10,000, said Howard Garrett of the Orca Network.
"The orcas are starving. The monster dams are killing fish and orcas, and worst of all, there is no real need for four deadly dams on the lower Snake River," he said.
Garrett and other speakers expressed impatience with the 45 member task force.
"They've been asked to come to a consensus about where to place priorities that are guaranteed to impact, sometimes severely, the vested interests and economic future of their own identity group," he said.
But also said there were good things in the report, he said, including salmon and forage fish enhancement, toxin reduction and the need for funding and legislation action, and breaching of the dams, someday.
Southern Residents are classified as endangered in Washington and surrounding waters, under the U.S. Endangered Species Act and in Canada under the Species at Risk Act.
According to the task force, three primary factors threaten Southern Resident populations: prey availability, legacy and new toxic contaminants, and disturbance from noise and vessel traffic.
Recent studies indicate that reduced Chinook salmon runs undermine the potential for the Southern Resident population to successfully reproduce and recover.
Both Southern Residents and Chinook salmon populations are adversely impacted by warming oceans and ocean acidification due to climate change.
Presence of contaminants and accumulation of pollutants in Washington's waters are also linked to the decline of Southern Residents. Key sources of contamination in stormwater runoff remain to be addressed and the potential for a catastrophic oil spill continues to threaten Southern Residents and the entire ecosystem of Puget Sound.
In addition, increased boat and ship traffic has caused greater underwater noise that interferes with Southern Resident critical feeding and communication.
Inslee Statement
In a statement released earlier in the day about the task force, Inslee said that the resulting process "brought together diverse voices from a variety of perspectives, yet all had the same goal – to protect and recover these iconic and endangered creatures."
"These recommendations include the weight of extensive public engagement and feedback. We heard from thousands of people from all over the state, region and the world who are very passionate about saving these animals," he said.
The task force, co-chaired by Stephanie Solien and Les Purce, will continue its work in 2019. The executive order charges the task force with producing a second report outlining the progress made, lessons learned and outstanding needs by October 1, 2019.
Above: Orcas joined in a chant, "Tell the Corps to Breach All Four," in the hall outside the Governor's Office in Olympia on Friday.
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<!- - TiTLE HERE- - > Vertex Announces Sustained Viral Response Rate (SVR4) Data from All-Oral Study of VX-135 in Combination with Daclatasvir in Hepatitis C
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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced the first data from the initial cohorts of an open-label Phase 2a study of VX-135, Vertex's nucleotide analogue hepatitis C virus (HCV) polymerase inhibitor, in combination with daclatasvir, Bristol-Myers Squibb's NS5A replication complex inhibitor. In an intent-to-treat analysis, the sustained viral response rate four weeks after the completion of treatment (SVR4) was 83 percent (10 of 12) in treatment-naïve genotype 1 patients who received 200 mg of VX-135 in combination with daclatasvir. In this arm, one patient discontinued treatment after the first dose due to a serious adverse event of vomiting/nausea. The 11 other patients in this arm completed 12 weeks of treatment, and 91 percent (10 of 11) achieved SVR4. In the study, the majority of adverse events were mild.
"We believe that VX-135 has the potential to play an important future role in the treatment of hepatitis C, and we are currently evaluating these data with BMS to determine the next steps for this combination in people with hepatitis C, including people with genotypes 1 and 3."
"We are encouraged by these initial Phase 2a data for VX-135 in combination with another direct acting antiviral medicine," said Robert Kauffman, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Vertex. "We believe that VX-135 has the potential to play an important future role in the treatment of hepatitis C, and we are currently evaluating these data with BMS to determine the next steps for this combination in people with hepatitis C, including people with genotypes 1 and 3."
About the Phase 2a Study
The data announced today are from the first two cohorts of an open-label Phase 2a study of VX-135 in combination with daclatasvir. The initial two cohorts of the study evaluated 100 mg and 200 mg once-daily doses of VX-135 in combination with daclatasvir once daily (60 mg) for 12 weeks of total treatment.
Twenty-three people with chronic genotype 1 hepatitis C who were new to treatment (treatment-naïve) and did not have liver cirrhosis were enrolled in these cohorts. More than 75 percent of all patients enrolled had genotype 1a HCV. The majority of adverse events observed in the study were mild. The most common adverse events observed in greater than 10 percent of patients across the study were fatigue, headache and nausea. Safety and efficacy data for the two arms of the study are provided below:
·	200 mg of VX-135 in Combination with Daclatasvir (60 mg): In an intent-to-treat analysis, 58 percent (7 of 12) of patients had undetectable HCV RNA after 4 weeks of treatment and 83 percent (10 of 12) of patients had undetectable HCV RNA four weeks after the completion of treatment (SVR4). One patient in this arm experienced a serious adverse event of vomiting/nausea, discontinued treatment after the first dose and did not acheive SVR4. The 11 other patients in this arm completed 12 weeks of treatment, and 91 percent (10 of 11) achieved SVR4. One patient relapsed during the follow-up period and did not achieve SVR4.
·	100 mg of VX-135 in Combination with Daclatasvir (60 mg): In an intent-to-treat analysis, 73 percent (8 of 11) of patients achieved undetectable HCV RNA after 4 weeks of treatment and 73 percent (8 of 11) of patients had undetectable HCV RNA four weeks after the completion of treatment (SVR4). Two patients in this arm experienced viral breakthrough while receiving the combination regimen, and one patient relapsed during the follow-up period. Vertex expects to submit these data for presentation at a medical meeting in 2014.
About VX-135
VX-135 is a uridine nucleotide analogue pro-drug designed to inhibit the replication of the hepatitis C virus by acting on the NS5B polymerase. Vertex gained worldwide rights to ALS-2200, known as VX-135 in Phase 2 studies, through an exclusive licensing agreement signed with Alios BioPharma, Inc. in June 2011.
About Vertex
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. Vertex scientists and our collaborators are working on new medicines to cure or significantly advance the treatment of cystic fibrosis, hepatitis C, rheumatoid arthritis and other life-threatening diseases. In addition to our clinical development programs, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing preclinical programs aimed at other serious and life-threatening diseases.
Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex today has research and development sites and commercial offices in the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia. For four years in a row, Science magazine has named Vertex one of its Top Employers in the life sciences. For additional information and the latest updates from the company, please visit www.vrtx.com.


James van Riemsdyk goal with 4:03 remaining in the third period put the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead. The best of Jonathan Bernier's 40 saves kept them there.
Van Riemsdyk broke a tie on a goal that needed an on-ice decision overturned by video review and Bernier robbed Martin St. Louis less than a minute later to give the Maple Leafs a 3-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.
Toronto went ahead when Tyler Bozak forced a turnover in the Lightning zone and fed Phil Kessel, who found van Riemsdyk alone in the slot for a wide-open snap shot that beat Ben Bishop. The play was originally ruled no goal on the ice, but a video review showed that the shot had hit the back bar at the top of the net, rather than the post, giving van Riemsdyk his 21st goal of the season.
"I didn't know what was going on, until I heard they were looking to see if it hit the back bar," van Riemsdyk said. "I wasn't too worried after that point.
"Bozie did a good job forcing the turnover, making their defenseman make a play under pressure. He was able to steal the puck and get it over to Phil, and Phil slid it to me. He laid it on a platter for me."
Bernier then made a game-saver on a wide-open one-timer by St. Louis from the lower right circle with 3:17 remaining.
"I think that save was unbelievable," Toronto defenseman Dion Phaneuf said. "You watch it and you wonder how he got over there to stop a guy who can put the puck in the net. He read it perfectly, he got over in time. When Marty St. Louis gets stopped like that, it's a huge, game-changing save."
There wasn't much for Lightning coach Jon Cooper to do but tip his cap.
"You have to give it up to their goaltender, especially with the save on Marty at the end," Cooper said.
Bernier has faced 40 or more shots 10 times this season and won seven times.
"He was incredible all night," van Riemsdyk said. "We're lucky to have him."
Bishop made 23 stops for Tampa Bay, which saw its three-game winning streak end.
"We played pretty well actually," Cooper said. "I thought we created enough chances to win the game, including a bunch of Grade A chances. We had an opportunity to build a bit of a lead, and we didn't, so it's a tough one to swallow."
Toronto (28-21-6) closed within five points of second-place Tampa Bay (31-17-5) in the Atlantic Division.
Nazem Kadri scored twice in the first half of the second period for Toronto, but goals by Matt Carle and Matt Barberio in a 3:59 span late in the period got the Lightning even.
The Lightning outshot Toronto 11-8 in a scoreless first period during which neither team generated many high-quality chances, even though the Maple Leafs had three power plays. That changed quickly in the second period.
Kadri opened the scoring at 1:49 on a fine individual effort. He picked off a pass just outside his own blue line, raced down the left side and used Tampa Bay defenseman Victor Hedman as a screen as he fired a shot that beat Bishop for an unassisted goal.
Kadri made it 2-0 a little less than eight minutes later with another fine effort. Joffrey Lupul batted a pass to Kadri in the left circle; he toe-dragged past Hedman, cut to the front of the net and deked Bishop before tucking home a backhander at 9:47 for his 14th goal and ninth point in seven games.
A holding penalty on Toronto's Peter Holland 60 seconds after Kadri's second goal appeared to spark the Lightning, who hit two posts during the power play and scored less than 30 seconds after it ended. Carle took a pass from Ondrej Palat in the slot, stepped to his left and whipped a shot past Bernier at 13:13 for his second of the season.
"It was a broken play," Carle said. "Palat made a great pass, and I was right in the slot, so I took a shot and it went it."
The Lightning couldn't capitalize on a second power play, but they kept controlling the play and tied the game at 17:12 when Barberio slammed home a rebound after Bernier stopped shots by Nate Thompson and B.J. Crombeen but got no help in clearing the rebound. It was the fourth goal for the rookie defenseman, all of which have come in the past four games.
"We played well in the first period and the Maple Leafs got a couple breaks off of rushes to score their two goals," Carle said. "But on the bench we talked about staying in the game and were awarded with two goals of our own."
Tampa Bay outshot Toronto 18-8 in the second period and 27-16 through 40 minutes.
Kessel missed a chance to put Toronto back in front 3:25 into the third period when he raced in alone on Bishop but fired wide.
Material from team media was used in this report.


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Chris Rea Artistfacts
He's sold somewhere in the realm of 30 million albums, but Rea doesn't look or act like a famous musician. In the '70s and '80s, he was often mistaken for a stagehand at TV appearances, and sometimes even at his own concerts.
In his native UK, he's best known for his 10th album, The Road to Hell, which went to #1 after it was released in 1989. Written in a week, the album deals with the isolation and ennui he felt after buying a house on the shore and commuting to London.
He's a top slide guitarist, but didn't start playing the instrument until he was 22.
An auto racing enthusiast, Rea has owned Ferraris and other sports cars, and often races on the amateur circuit. Many of his songs contain motoring imagery, although they're not really about the cars. "It's about people in cars, it's not about the car itself," he said in a Songfacts interview.
For a short time, he was bandmates with David Coverdale - they were in a group called Magdalene. He later played with Rod Argent in the band Deltics.
A turning point for Rea came with his 1985 album Shamrock Diaries, which was inspired by his time in Ireland and his Irish heritage. To this point, he was making music with an eye toward commercial success, but Shamrock Diaries made no effort to follow a trend or reach a specific market. Surprisingly, it sold well, as did his next efforts, which were also done on his terms. "Without the Irish and Shamrock Diaries there would have been no Road To Hell," Rea said.
His mother died in 1983 the day after his second daughter, Josephine, was born.
He wrote and produced the 1996 film La Passione, about a 10-year-old English boy with a passion for auto racing. Much of it is based on Rea's experiences, but he says it's not autobiographical.
He has had a number of health issues, starting in 1994 when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. After having his pancreas and some of his colon removed, he became a diabetic. He has since undergone several surgeries to deal with problems with his digestive system.
Inspired by Pink Floyd, he put on an atypically elaborate stage show when he toured for The Road to Hell album. At the end of each show, he and the band would disappear behind a puff of smoke, replaced with a cube as seen on the album cover.
ThunderstruckAC/DC
Angus Young created the distinctive opening guitar part for "Thuderstruck" by playing with all the strings taped up, except the B. He learned the studio trick from his older brother George Young, who was the rhythm guitarist for The Easybeats.
Body and SoulLibby Holman
When Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse's version of "Body and Soul" made the Hot 100, Bennett became at age 85, the oldest living artist to chart.
Lady Gaga says that "Poker Face" is about her personal experience with bisexuality; being with a man but thinking about a woman.
Happy BirthdayStevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder wrote his own version of "Happy Birthday" in an attempt to get Martin Luther King's birthday declared a national holiday.
What Made Milwaukee FamousRod Stewart
The very American song "What Made Milwaukee Famous" was never a big hit in the US, but Rod Stewart made it famous in the UK.
Happiness Is A Warm GunThe Beatles
John Lennon got the title of the Beatles song "Happiness Is A Warm Gun" from an article in a magazine published by the National Rifle Association.
Jon Foreman of SwitchfootSongwriter Interviews
Switchfoot's frontman and main songwriter on what inspires the songs and how he got the freedom to say exactly what he means.
Sub Pop Founder Bruce Pavitt On How To Create A Music SceneSong Writing
With $50 and a glue stick, Bruce Pavitt created Sub Pop, a fanzine-turned-label that gave the world Nirvana and grunge. He explains how motivated individuals can shift culture.
Emilio Castillo from Tower of PowerSongwriter Interviews
Emilio talks about what it's like to write and perform with the Tower of Power horns, and why every struggling band should have a friend like Huey Lewis.
Michael Glabicki of Rusted RootSongwriter Interviews
Michael tells the story of "Send Me On My Way," and explains why some of the words in the song don't have a literal meaning.
Boz ScaggsSongwriter Interviews
The "Lowdown" and "Lido Shuffle" singer makes a habit of playing with the best in the business.


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Lourdes Leon channels mom Madonna in new Mugler campaign
On Wednesday, the 25-year-old daughter of pop music legend Madonna took to Instagram to share a video advertising her latest partnership with luxury brand Mugler.
Lourdes Leon shares advice from mom Madonna: 'It's not about the money or your face or how hot you look'
Lourdes Leon, daughter of Madonna, is stepping into the spotlight on her own terms.
Madonna And Uma Thurman's Daughters Star In Miu Miu's Newest Campaign
Take a look at Lola Leon, Maya Hawke, and more in the spring/summer 2019 campaign shot by David Sims.
Madonna shares photo of look-alike daughter Lourdes, 22, in a bikini: 'She is a beauty'
The up-and-coming model is ringing in the New Year with a beach vacation after having a big 2018.
Madonna's 22-year-old daughter Lourdes Leon shows off body hair on the red carpet
Like mother, like daughter!
Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon makes runway model debut in daring shell bra
The oldest of Madonna's six kids proved she's a chip off the old Material Girl block in her provocative runway debut.
Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon makes Fashion Week debut
The 21-year-old took to the runway for the first time at New York Fashion Week.
Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon flaunts her armpit hair (again)
... and the anti-body hair trolls came out with a vengeance.
Lourdes Leon isn't afraid to rock her armpit hair (and neither are these other celebs)
The paps caught a few shots of Leon's hairy pits as she shielded the sun from her eyes, so it was less of an obvious display of armpit hair flaunting and more a show of body confidence. Click through the gallery to see other strong female celebs who've embraced their underarm hair.
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PHOTOS: These celebrity moms are totally twinning with their daughters
Like mother like daughter. At least that's what these celebrity mother-daughter powerhouses would suggest. Click through the gallery above to see what happens when good genes get passed down and let us know which traits you picked up from your mom by tweeting to us at @YahooStyleCA.
Lourdes Leon: A style evolution
Even before she exited the womb, the world has been watching Lourdes Leon.  The only daughter of Madonna and Cuban actor, Carlos Leon, the 19-year-old performance art student recently landed a spot in Stella McCartney's newest fragrance campaign.  ALSO SEE: Lourdes Leon makes modeling debut for Stella McCartney Having a style icon for a mom – cone bra, anyone? – we've been thrilled to watch Leon evolve over the years.


Membrane programs in the age of FSMA require increased vigilance to maintain the safe production of food products. Under FSMA a company must do a risk based analysis to identify potential hazards. Within the new Food Safety Plan, preventive controls must be in place to manage those risks. One unique tool to evaluate the effectiveness of the Sanitation Controls is the membrane autopsy. When coupled with a complete system review, these two can assist the food manufacturer to produce a safe and reliable product. This presentation focuses on FSMA and how it relates to membrane maintenance and trouble shooting. An overview of autopsy techniques, what to look for, and how to diagnose the problems based on the condition of the membrane elements will be covered.


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A special army insurance fund set up to pay compensations to the families of soldiers who die or become gravely disabled while on combat duty will extend its coverage, the Fund's Board of Trustees decided at its meeting on Friday.
Originally, the compensation scheme financed from the fund to which every working Armenian citizen contributes 1,000 drams (just over $2) per month covered cases registered from 2017 onward.
Under the new government of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian the fund last year extended the coverage of its compensation scheme to incidents that happened also in 2015 and 2016.
The compensation scheme allows the closest relatives of soldiers killed or gravely wounded while on combat duty to receive 10 million drams (about $20,600). Wounded soldiers suffering from less serious disabilities are paid 5 million drams. In addition to these one-off payouts, the families of killed or maimed army officers, contract soldiers and conscripts are to receive monthly pensions ranging from 100,000 to 300,000 drams for 20 years.
The Army Insurance Fund's Board of Trustees decided today that beginning on April 1 benefits will also be paid to servicemen who were killed or wounded in the period from 2008 to 2014.
The meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Minister of Defense Davit Tonoyan.
During the meeting Varuzhan Avetikian, the Fund's executive director, presented a summary report on compensations and contributions made since the beginning of 2018, stressing that at the moment the total amount of money in the fund has exceeded 14 billion drams (about $28.8 million), while the total amount of compensations has totaled 941 million drams.
According to the Ministry of Defense, earlier a decision was also made to consider the possibility of extending the coverage of the compensation scheme to incidents that occurred before 2008.


The Diamond Dome is located on the crown of our head. When the Diamond Dome is present, the mind returns to its natural state: clear, relaxed and open. This is the mind that is able to perceive the bigger picture of reality, the general overview. The Diamond Dome brings plasticity and flexibility to the mind, offering a panoramic and simultaneously grounded perspective of reality that is not rigidified or negatively crystallized by conditioning. In this open state, the mind can see all the possibilities and connections and can perceive the universal cosmic laws, as well as the law of cause and effect on a grander scale.
This vehicle gives us a sense of lightness and great freedom. Instead of a limiting mechanism, the mind becomes an open conduit through which our perception expands and becomes limitless. Life becomes an open field of endless possibilities. The absence of the Diamond Dome brings dullness to the mind and leads us to disconnected thoughts and actions, the wasting of time and energy. We become trapped in the thought-structures of a mind in the grip of the ego and we are unable to see clearly and move forward in life, adopting an anti-life attitude.


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Whether you are in need of local community resources, want to connect with other families or just need to talk, we are here to answer your questions and concerns. We are always looking for ways to support PALS and their families and encourage you to let us know how we can help!


Monday we packed up and headed to New Orleans for the night.
One of my favorite parts of our spring break besides the family and food was the weather. I loved pulling out all of Lucy's spring and summer clothes!
The girls first time on Bourbon Street.
Monday night Dad brought Emily and I out to listen to jazz and drink cocktails.
Jackson Square again. Lucy loved it because I let her out of the stroller to run around.
I love these little girls. I love they they can still wear their little birthday outfits.
New Orleans in the spring! Love it! Can't believe that they can both still wear those darling outfits!


If you are looking for GoFundMe Alternatives, or Gofundme replacement which is even better than Gofundme then this article can help you.
Now without any further delay, let's go ahead and figure out the sites like go fund me.
In this list, I'll be illustrating some cool alternatives to Gofundme which can help you raise funds for different causes like illness, medical expenses, education, accident or any social cause to finding investors for your new idea. Let's get started with the list.
Fundly is a popular fundraising platform and similar to Gofundme in many ways. It's one of the fundraising sites that don't charge. Fundly is extremely popular a platform. And I won't be surprised if you tell me your awareness about the platform already.
Whether you want to raise funds for your education expenses, medical expenses, social causes or looking for financiers for your new creative idea, Fundly helps the needy raise funds without taking any commission. And so far, Fundly has managed to receive over $300M as the donation from people across the world.
The reason which makes Fundly a true Gofundme alternative is the range of causes supported by Fundly for raising funds. And most importantly, it's damn easy to get started with Fundly. To start a campaign on Fundly, all you need to require is to create your campaign page which reflects your story and start collecting donations. It's that simple.
YouCaring is yet another platform which is reliable, trustworthy and has a large audience which helps each other for the very task of collecting funds for various causes. YouCaring is one of such websites like Gofundme which is selfless and doesn't charge even a penny on the funds raised through their website.
Like every crowdfunding website has their area of focus, Youcaring focuses fundraising for medical expenses. But it doesn't mean you can't raise funds for other causes on YouCaring. In fact, YouCaring helps you generate funds for almost all type of charitable causes ranging from emergencies to disasters, education and schools, kids, families, pets, sports and so on.
So far, YouCaring has raised over $1billion funds for various social causes.
Indiegogo is a combination of a crowdfunding platform and a marketplace. Yes, you read that right. Indiegogo is neither a fundraising website solely nor it's a dedicated platform to buy and sell products. But surprisingly, its a popular platform for both the purposes.
If you are an entrepreneur and your core reason for raising funds is entrepreneurial projects, then Indiegogo is the one platform which you can depend upon. The Interface of the website is pretty clear. And you can easily navigate through the two different parts of the platform i.e. Marketplace and the funding platform from the home page itself.
However, it's not free crowdfunding website and they have their own chargings for collecting funds through their platform. If you raise funds through Indiegogo, you need to pay about 5% as the platform fees and 3% + 30c third-party credit card fees. You can check out more pricing details on their official website.
FundRazr is one of the popular Go fund me alternatives and its growing fast in terms of fundraising, audience, and popularity. FundRazr is a non-profit organization which is there to help needy without charging any fees for raising fund through the platforms.
FundRazr gathers funds for all type of charitable causes including non-profits, medical, animals, disasters and more. The one features which set FundRazr apart is its support for Facebook and other social media platforms to promote the campaign the core to raise more funds.
FundRazr is Fast, easy to use and Free. So it indeed is one of the Gofundme alternatives which is trustworthy and can be relied upon.
Kickstarter is yet another one of the top sites like Gofundme, which is dedicated to entrepreneurs. if you have a dream project that you are looking fund for, give Kickstarter a try. Trust me, Kickstarter is the perfect destination for those having creative ideas and projects.
And the creative idea can be anything from films, music, stage shows, comics, journalism, video games, technology and food-related projects to anything else creative.
Kickstarter is basically a public-benefit corporation which has a mission to "help bring creative projects to life". And so far, they have raised over $1.9 billion in pledges from 9.4 million people across the globe. And Kickstarter has given wings to over 257,000 creative projects to drive their dream ride.
Crowdrise is another website like Gofundme which deserves to be on the list. Unlike Kickstarter, Crowdrise is not a place for you if you are looking for fundraising help for your entrepreneurial projects. It's a fundraising platform which primarily focuses on the non profitable causes.
Crowdrise is basically a part of GoFundme which makes it a complete authority. So, with billions of dollars raised through its campaigns, Crowdrise is my next pick as the top fundraising website.
There are plenty of reasons for me to place the website in my top 10 website's list. And the most prominent reason is its advance all-in-one social media tool for promoting the charitable campaign on various social media platforms to raise the funds.
Other than this, the website's sophisticated interface, a large audience and the fact of its billions of fundraising is enough to get Crowdrise featured on the list, isn't it?
Since 2006, Razoo has emerged as one of the top Gofundme alternatives. And they are doing the noble cause of helping people who want to raise funds for various social and personal causes. No matter whether you want help for fulfilling your dreams, medical expenses, memorials emergencies, or it's about raising funds for your family, pet or any other reason, Razoon is there to help.
So far, Razoo has helped hundreds of thousands of people meet their desired money goals. And they have raised over $550 million through their platforms. From advanced social media integration to easy fundraising page creation, Razoo fosters so many features which makes it a reliable crowdfunding platform. And top of everything else, Razoo is absolutely free a platform.
Rally.org is again a popular name in the crowdfunding world. And it is helping hundreds of individuals and organization to raise funds for their desired cause. So far, rally.org has raised millions of dollars through their campaigns and have helped lots of deprived people across the globe.
Unlike other platforms, Rally.org doesn't come with any boundation on minimum funds raising which encourage people to donate more with their desired amount. Moreover, Rally.org has an easy interface and doesn't really take more than a few minutes to set up your page to raise fund for your cause.
However, it's not a free platform and charges about 5.75% of the total amount raised by campaign creators.
The next one in the Gofundme alternatives list is GiveForward. This fundraising platform was launched in 2008. And for more than 10 years from now, GiveForward has been a dedicated platform helping people raise funds for various causes.
It's a sophisticated platform and you can easily get started with GiveForward to raise funds for your campaigns. And the fact which ads up in the reliability of the platform is its tie-up with another big fundraising platform i.e. YouCaring.
So far, they have helped a lot of people raise funds. And over $190,537,000 have been raised through GiveForward platform.
The last alternative to Gofundme is CustomInk. It's yet another reliable platform for raising funds for various causes but it's slightly different from the other Gofundme alternatives. Unlike other fundraising platforms, CustomInk doesn't come with a campaign page asking people to donate to the cause. Instead, it lets you design a custom T-shirt for your camping and raise funds selling those T-shirts.
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Market fire arrest 'intimidation' targeted at Otokunor – Driver's lawyer
Kojoga Adawudu, the lawyer for the driver of the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has said the arrest of his client by the National Intelligence Bureau is part of the intimidation ploy targeted at his client's boss, Mr Peter Otokunor.
The NIB arrested the chauffeur in connection with the recent spate of market fires.
Within the past few weeks, the Odawna market at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra, Kantamanto market in the Central Business District, Kaneshie market in Accra and Koforidua market have been burnt.
Meanwhile, the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the NDC of being behind the market fires.
In a statement signed by the General Secretary of the NPP, Mr John Boadu said the party has "noted with grave concerns and revulsion, the increasing spate of market fires being experienced across the country in recent times".
"The sheer rampancy and coincidence with which the markets are burning, coupled with the constant threats by some elements of the opposition to burn markets in order to drum home their concerns over the outcome of the 2020 general elections, leaves no lingering doubt that they are behind these arson attacks," the statement said.
The party said the police must arrest all those involved and make them face the full rigours of the law.
"While commending the police for arresting one of the suspected arsonists behind the Kantamanto fire outbreak by name, Daniel Dah Kormlah, who had been identified as an active member of the opposition NDC, we also implore the police to immediately arrest Daniel Tee together with all his accomplices and make them face the full rigours of the law."
The suspect's lawyer told journalists on Monday, 21 December 2020 that his attempts to have access to his client have been frustrated by the NIB.
"You are denying the lawyer access", he complained, adding: "I see all this to intimidate the NDC people because his boss, Peter Otokunor, has been vocal in this matters, so, if they pick something from him and come and say that: 'Yes, we picked a gun, we picked this, and it was his boss who gave it to him', it is all an act of intimidation."
He noted: "They have everything they want to do to intimidate us and we will not be intimidated".
In his view, "a crime is a crime" and, so, "if he's committed a crime, why not?"
"So, tell us that it is this crime he's committed; why don't you want us to have access to him? And if it's a crime, we would go through the process, if he's found guilty, he will pay the price for it but why don't you want to give us information and have access to him?"
Mr Adawudu said the behaviour of the security operatives could exacerbate the already-tensed atmosphere in the country.
"We are in times that are not normal, times that tension is rising. Look, I've been saying that the security agencies, they should be careful; they would do one day and spark that would ignite the already [tensed situation].
"People are already angry, they should not do things like they used to do and thinking 'we have the power'. It is not right and if you are calling for peace, you preach peace and in private you do the otherwise," he said.
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As many students settle in to their new accommodation for the year they may be forgiven for thinking that their surroundings are a little modest in comparison to the latest student apartment to hit the market – a £12.5 million home in Mayfair. Rent on the supersized property is a staggering £4,000 a week.
Agents say 80 per cent of enquiries for the Mayfair townhouse — the only one with a front door in Park Lane — have come from students from the Gulf region or their parents. The 3,540 sq ft three-bedroom home has glass floors and a glass roof as well as a 60ft-high central atrium.
Property experts say they have seen a big swing from wealthy Middle East parents buying a flat outright for their student children to renting instead, largely because of the increase in stamp duty since 2012. The property, valued at £12.5 million, took 18 months to build behind the Park Lane street front. The 10ft-high solid oak front door opens onto a dramatic entrance hall surrounded by glass on all sides, including the floor.
The soaring central atrium has a cantilevered glass staircase with glass balustrades and oak treads. The master suite opens onto a private roof-terrace overlooking Hyde Park. The three-bedroom townhouse has a front door on Park Lane, but behind the historic front are brand new interiors including glass floors, a glass roof and a triple-height central atrium.
Stamp duty increases at the top of the property market, and a new rate for second homes, have made buying a property much more expensive, and as a result agents say they have seen a rise in the number of luxury houses and flats being let.
Landlords are keen to let to them as parents typically pay the whole year upfront and pay for cleaners and other staff who help keep the properties in good condition. Most of the luxury homes on Park Lane are now lived in by student offspring of wealthy families from the Middle East, the agents said.
It follows a growing trend for student property investment across the UK where student numbers are rising rapidly year-on-year. Due to the government lifting restrictions on universities' student caps, there has been a bumper intake of new arrivals this year across the UK.
This has spelt good news for student property investors who have seen the value and yields of their investments rising continually. Student apartments have risen in popularity in part because of the ability to fit them in to a diverse portfolio. Typically they are cheaper than purchasing residential off-plan property and require less capital investment, meaning that investors can build a varied portfolio.
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Student research winners from 12 nations presented findings at Nice, France conference hosted by Global Travel and Tourism Partnership
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) announced that 24 secondary and tertiary students from 12 countries were selected as 2017 Student Research Competition winners out of approximately 2,000 entries. The students presented their case study research findings at the GTTP's annual student/teacher conference this November 27 – 28 in Nice, France.
The winning pupils at the GTTP conference discussed how the growing trend for travelers to combine their business and leisure trips ("Bleisure travel") can attract more visitors and enhance the tourist experience in their respective countries. The students also explained their views on the role of sustainability and technology in supporting Bleisure tourism development.
The countries represented this year by the students and their accompanying teachers included: Brazil, China, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Russia, South Africa, and Tanzania.
Student competition entrants research GTTP-assigned topics, which vary year to year. Working in teams, the students develop their skills in research, analytics, and communications, all of which are essential for a successful career in Travel & Tourism.
This competition is sponsored by the GTTP's Global Partners and the Aldo Papone Endowment. In addition, Amadeus provided the conference facilities at its Executive Briefing Centre in Sophia Antipolis. Marriott International, another GTTP Global Partner, provided meals and hotel rooms at Le Méridien, Nice. The GTTP Global Partners Amex, dnata, Eurostar, HRG, Hertz and Travelport sponsored tables at this year's event awards dinner.
Angelica Mkok, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Amadeus IT Group, commented: "Amadeus is proud to continue sponsoring the GTTP global educational program in travel and tourism. Supporting young people in their personal and professional development within this industry is a key priority for Amadeus. We enjoyed hosting again the Global Travel and Tourism Partnership annual awards ceremony and hearing inspiring ideas on Bleisure travel from this year's finalists."
Hemma Varma, Senior Manager, Social Impact & Global Responsibility Europe, Marriott International, said: "The work being done by GTTP is significantly helping to ensure thousands of students around the world are aware of the great opportunities our industry has to offer. We are happy to continue our tradition of supporting programs like the GTTP global educational program in travel in tourism. With 1 in 10 jobs tied to the hospitality industry worldwide, GTTP is helping to ensure a bright, fulfilling career path for many, and a pipeline of talent for our hotels."
Michel Taride, Chair of the GTTP Advisory Board and Group President of Hertz International, said: "Many congratulations to this year's GTTP student research winners, who prepared fascinating case studies on the opportunities for Bleisure tourism in their home country and the role that sustainability and technology plays in this area. GTTP has had an unwavering commitment over the past two decades to attract bright stars such as these young people to the travel and tourism industry to secure its future development."
Nancy Needham, Executive Director, GTTP, added: "The students did an excellent job this year. The core mission of GTTP is to expose young people to the many different kinds of professional careers offered by the Travel & Tourism Industry. By changing the student research topic each year, we also introduce students to issues and trends affecting the industry and the people who work in it. We could not do all this without the involvement and support of the industry leaders who guide GTTP."
The GTTP, established in 1996, currently operates in Brazil, Canada, China, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, and United Kingdom. Some 467,000 students participated in the GTTP. School systems provide teachers and classrooms. Approximately 1,500 local and international companies share their expertise with teachers and students and provide financial and in-kind support.
The international industry leaders currently supporting the GTTP are Amadeus, American Express, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, dnata, Enterprise Holdings, Eurostar, The Hertz Corporation, Hogg Robinson Group, KDS, Marriott International, and Travelport. Their executives serve on GTTP's Advisory Board.
About GTTP
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership is an industry philanthropic initiative to foster future talent and tackle the global skills shortage. The GTTP educates secondary and tertiary school students about careers in Travel and Tourism at a time when they are making career and education choices. The GTTP works in 15 countries in Europe, Africa, East Asia and North and South America. It serves some 667,000 students in more than 4,600 schools. For more about GTTP visit http://gttp.org or Facebook.


The double taxation agreement signed between Andorra and the Portuguese Republic will enter into force on April 23rd. This will be the fifth agreement to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion and fraud, along with the ones signed with Spain, France, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein.
The governments of the Principality of Andorra and the Portuguese Republic reported the completion of their legislative procedures for the entry into force of the Treaty. The text's entry into force takes effect within thirty days from the date of receipt of the last written notification, through diplomatic channels, of the internal procedures' completion in each country. The official report from the Portuguese Foreign Ministry informing about the necessary internal legal requirements completion for entry into force was March 24th, the same day the Andorran Ambassador to Portugal, Jaume Serra, delivered the document of ratification of the CDI, signed by the Andorran Coprince.
The agreement to avoid double taxation between Portugal and Andorra was signed on July 27th, 2015, between the Andorran Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gilbert Saboya, and his Portuguese counterpart Rui Machete. The Consell General then approved the Treaty's ratification on November 30th, 2016. The Portuguese Parliamentary Assembly proceeded to do so on December 22nd, 2016. The Portuguese President's ratification decree was published in the Republic's Official newspaper. The ratification was made public in Andorra on December 22nd, 2016, in the BOPA (Official newspaper).
CDIs are key to promote the Andorran economy's diversification, to attract foreign investment and to internationalize Andorran companies, while representing a tax reform guarantee.


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Review: Volkswagen Golf R
The new Volkswagen Golf R arrives with a rather fearsome reputation to uphold. The older car made a name for itself as an all-weather monster, delivering huge performance no matter what the conditions. This latest car, based on the new eighth-generation Golf, looks to do the same, increasing both performance and in-car technology too. But the question is, can it achieve this? We've been behind the wheel to find out.
Volkswagen Golf R Test Drive Review
What is the Golf R?
The new Volkswagen Golf R arrives with a rather fearsome reputation to uphold. The older car made a name for itself as an all-weather monster, delivering huge performance no matter what the conditions. This latest car, based on the new eighth-generation Golf, looks to do the same, increasing both performance and in-car technology too.
But the question is, can it achieve this? We've been behind the wheel to find out.
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Volkswagen has reworked many crucial aspects of the new Golf R while retaining some of the aspects which attracted people to the previous-generation car in the first place. For instance, the engine has received tweaks to boost power - though we'll look at this in more detail shortly - yet the car's useable, five-door bodystyle has been kept the same.
The interior is far more tech-heavy than before, too, while the exterior styling has a more futuristic look.
What's under the bonnet?
The new Golf R uses fundamentally the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that you'd find in its predecessor, but some tweaks and revisions have increased power to 316bhp while torque stands at a healthy 420Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels via a seven-speed automatic gearbox.
Volkswagen claims that it'll take just 4.5 seconds for the R to go from 0-60mph before hitting a top speed of 155mph. Meanwhile, when it comes to efficiency, the Golf R should return up to 36.2mpg and records CO2 emissions of 177g/km.
What's it like to drive?
The Golf R's acceleration is one of the things you notice first when driving the car. It feels far, far quicker than the official figures suggest and you're able to put the power down even when it's wet underfoot. The all-wheel-drive system also helps to give plenty of traction in the corners, while a new torque vectoring system takes this even further.
It's a superbly easy car to drive, in fact, and means that anyone - regardless of experience - will be able to get the best from it.
The understated look of the previous Golf R has been carried over to this latest generation, with only the car's now recognisable four-exit exhaust pipe showcasing this car's performance. However, apart from this, it looks largely 'normal',
That said, if you'd like your R to look a little more flamboyant, then you can add the 'Performance Pack', which brings a larger wing and bigger alloys.
What's it like inside?
We've already experienced the regular Golf's technology-laden interior, so it'll come as no surprise that the cabin in the R is much the same. There are a variety of blue accents applied throughout it, however, alongside more sporty, figure-hugging seats. We'd like there to be a little more flamboyance, in truth, but the general fit-and-finish is good while the material quality is excellent too.
When it comes to boot space, the R ticks the boxes again. With the rear seats in place, you've got 374 litres to play with, while the boot's square opening will make loading larger items a little easier. You can, of course, extend the boot further by lowering the rear seats.
What's the spec like?
The R, as the range-topping Golf model, boasts a comprehensive range of standard equipment. Highlights include Volkswagen's digital cockpit with configurable dials, a 10-inch infotainment screen incorporating both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Matrix LED headlights.
We'd recommend choosing the Dynamic Chassis Control option, however. It allows you to soften off the car's ride and makes it well-suited to the UK's roads. At £300, it doesn't break the bank either.
Replacing an icon was never going to be easy, but it would appear that Volkswagen has done just that with its latest Golf R. It's stupendously fast, but composed and easy to live with on a daily basis, making it the ideal performance hatchback.
It might not be a car that bristles with feedback, but as a car that'll add a bit of sparkle to even the dreariest of drives, it's hard to beat.
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Ameracauna hen from this year's first batch of chicks raised on pasture, watched over by Apollo, the Jersey Giant rooster.
Frugal is a word I fully grasp, so when it came time to make some rain and shade shelters for our animals, it wasn't going to be elaborate. But it wasn't going to be flimsy either – goats will destroy anything they can get their mouths around. And they needed to be somewhat portable, because we want to move the goats around to eat what needs eating. I saw somewhere on the interwebs that folks were making chicken coops out of livestock panels, and realized we could turn this into a general purpose idea.
The second batch of chicks using a mobile shelter for shade. on this version, we overlapped the panels but did not trim down the base 2x4. The excess timber works as an additional grab point when moving the structure and a convenient anchor point for sand bags, missing in this photo.
The basic plan is to build a rectangle out of four 2×4 boards and two 4′ x 16′ livestock panels. For this application, the cheaper ones are better, easier to bend. The panels overlap by a foot to add rigidity, so I cut two of the boards to 7′, the other two are just standard 8′ lengths. We add some corner braces to counteract the tension of the panels. Fencing nails (barbed and shaped like a U) secure the panels to the inside of the frame. We cable tie the two panels together then add a tarp. A 12×16 tarp will make a three sided cover to the ground; the goats got a 6×8 tarp that they couldn't reach to destroy. Because we are dealing with winds that regularly exceed 40mph, we add some guy ropes over the tarp, which adds some rigidity to the structure as well.
The lip created by the way the 2x4s are butted together gives a more solid base for the livestock panel to push against.
In our winds, lest we simply launch a wonky and dangerous parasail kite craft across the orchard, once in place we weight it down with whatever's available. Sandbags would be ideal, but we have used large rocks and buckets of water. If we really wanted to permanently locate it somewhere, I could imagine securing it with something like duckbill anchors, but I like the flexibility of being able to move it wherever I need it.
Now that we have a couple of these around, I see no reason to produce anything more costly to keep things and critters out of the weather. In fact, our next project is to build two longer versions, at least 3 panels long, to shelter hay and firewood. And in my next installment, I'll show how we used one to create a deluxe mobile chicken coop, a contraption we call the Chickestoga.


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Birds of North America: A Guide To Field Identification (Golden Field Guide from St. Martin's Press) (Paperback)
By Chandler S. Robbins, Bertel Bruun, Herbert S. Zim, Arthur Singer (Illustrator)
Spot the silhouette of a Northern Goshawk in flight. Identify the raucous call of the Red-winged Blackbird. Discover the secret of picking out a Chipping Sparrow from its look-alike cousins. It's simple with this classic field guide, a treasured favorite among amateur bird lovers and exacting professionals. Recognized as the authority on bird identification, this invaluable resource provides:
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