A few weeks ago, I read something online that really got to me. It was on one of those Facebook mum forums that we're all a part of. I usually just have a quick skim of these groups and continue my online shopping habit or go back to the pretty Instagram world. But in this instance, I couldn't. I had to not only read the entire thread, but also respond. Why? Because this lady was me in my entire first year of motherhood.
This lovely mum had written in asking for some advice and support about her baby. She revealed that she was struggling, feeling overwhelmed and at her wits end. She asked the group if anyone had any experience with a "difficult or high needs baby". At first, she was flooded with support and advice from those who'd also been in the same position. But then, in came the comments telling her it was all in her head and all new babies could be classified as "high needs or difficult". And this was where I couldn't be silent anymore and had to say something. Because there IS a difference. There is a MASSIVE difference between a "sometimes cranky normal baby" and a "can never be pleased high needs/difficult baby". And I know this, first hand, because my entire first year of motherhood was spent trying to work this out.
Before my baby was born I was totally prepared. I am an organiser, planner, researcher and maybe if we're being honest, a little bit of a control freak. I had my birth plan, the car seat was in, baby books had all been read. I was ready to go. I knew there would be bad days where I'd stay in my pyjamas and let the dishes pile up, but then I also had visions of sitting in the sunshine sipping a coffee whilst my tiny baby slept peacefully in the pram. But then my girl came along who we had fought long and hard to conceive and all my visions and ideas of the parent I'd be and how we'd spend our days were thrown out the window. I couldn't have been more wrong. Why? Because my friends, we had a textbook "high needs/difficult baby" and that vision of sipping coffee whilst she slept in the pram, never, ever, happened, not once.
At first, I did just think it was the normal behaviour of a newborn. And to us it was normal, it was our first baby and our first experience having a newborn. But soon, into week 12 of the endless crying, the fussing and the sleep fighting it all got too much and I hit a wall. We would spend from 6pm to 12pm every single night trying to get our newborn baby to sleep. Some days I'd be up for 23 hours straight, and it was four days in a row of this that I knew I couldn't do it anymore, and we enlisted the help of a sleep consultant. This helped and changed things dramatically and I thought her general demeanour would change. It didn't, and my "cranky most of the time" baby stayed around.
So, just what is a high needs baby? Basically, I sum it up as always needing MORE. More attention, more time, more entertainment and so it goes on. They're intense, unsatisfied, hyperactive, draining, demanding, they wake frequently and are totally and utterly unpredictable. They don't behave like a "normal" baby and you can't do the "normal" things other mums can do like a quick grocery shop, prep the dinner, a walk in the sunshine, and heaven forbid you even try to have them sleep in their pram whilst you eat a meal out. Your standard daily tasks are just harder than they should be.
At the five months mark I basically fell apart. I felt completely and totally alone. Like no one else really understood. Everyone else's babies were happy, laughing and smiling. Mine wasn't. Mine whinged and cried 70% of the day. Day in and day out. It had to be me. Something I was or wasn't doing. I had tried every single piece of advice that my friends had given me, nothing worked. We'd have a few good days in a row and I'd think to myself that this was it, we were through the worst, only to go back to our "normal" which was generally 5 really bad days and 2 good ones in the week.
At this point my partner and I went off to see our GP to investigate if maybe there was something medically wrong with her. And in a horrible way, you kind of want there to be. You know what I mean, right? Like maybe it would be just some minor thing and we'd treat it with a few tablets and it'd all be fixed. This was when we were told that our baby was just a "text book high needs / difficult baby". We talked through this and came up with some strategies to get by.
We started ordering our groceries online, had a fortnightly cleaner. Just a few small things that really in the end made a world of difference. And guess what? I survived that entire first year of motherhood. Was it what I thought it would be? Definitely not. I often feel like we missed out on that whole sleepy newborn phase. But the experience made me change into a much stronger person that I was before.
When you're the mum of a "high needs or difficult" baby you know there is something just different from your friend's experiences of motherhood to yours. Why? Because you're the mum furiously pushing the pram back and forth whilst she screams 24/7 and all the other babies around you are quietly asleep in their prams. You're the mum who can't go to the social activities with your mothers group as your baby's constant cries disturbs the class and everyone around you. You're the mum who friends swap their babies with for an hour to give you a break and let you hold a relatively calm baby for a moment. You're the mum whose baby doesn't sleep much, no matter what you try. You're the mum whose baby cries and whinges a whole lot more than she laughs or smiles. But mostly, you're the mum who is trying. Trying so damn hard to please this baby and wondering what on earth it is that you're doing wrong. Questioning absolutely every single thing you do. Because it must be you right? So please, please don't make that mum feel any smaller, any more like a failure than she already does.
So, to all the parents of high needs babies, my message to you is this. Hang in there, it does get better I promise you that. Find a way to cope, to get through it. For me, this was getting out of the house twice a day. This was how I got through it. Looking back, I also think just accepting it and trying to go with the flow more has helped. Easier said than done sometimes though, right? And what is she like now? Now I have the most beautiful, smart, independent, funny, crazy little girl that still doesn't sleep much and keeps us on our toes constantly but our life is never, ever dull. Now, she smiles daily and does that huge belly laugh that makes you grin from ear to ear, the one that you longed for her to do for so long. And I look back now and think yes, it was all worth it.
So real and raw. Motherhood is thinking "that's it i'm done" but going back 2 seconds later, like "yah sure, that can't happen in this scenario"…. tajnk you for sharing, we have all been there more or less. You are a trooper!!
I have felt all these things, too. My babe was definitely "high needs" for 5 months of her life; she slept maybe an hour a day for months. We went to the doctor so often trying to figure out what was wrong with her and what we could do differently. I swore to never have another baby because of those months. I have always adored her, but motherhood was so different than I had dreamt it would be. She's only 8 months old now, but the last 3 months have shown me many beautiful days of motherhood. I pray your post helps so many momma's who are in that same desperate spot.
Thank you for sharing this, I have an almost 8 months baby girl who is a pretty active baby, (or at least I used to call her like that) and today was one of those days that I felt alone and tired, reading this really helped me remember why I love motherhood and that everything is going to get better.
I have just sobbed over my laptop reading this. We have an 11 month old boy, who has screamed and cried almost his whole life so far. We spent a while excluding any medical issues (reflux, allergies, etc). We are told that he is fine. The picture of health, in fact. Which is obviously great. But why does he cry so much?! What you said about not being able to go to social things is so me – and one of the things that gets me so down about how he is. And why oh why when I share with other mums how difficult I am finding him, do they invite me for coffee at a coffee shop?! I can't do that… he would scream the place down! I feel like everyone tells me he's a 'normal' baby… but I can't help but feel that he's so different… and it makes me so sad. I go back to work just after he turns 1 year old, and I'm terrified of his nursery not being able to handle him. Or maybe it will be the making of him… who knows. But just wanted to write to say thank you for putting this out there. I'm hoping we see a change soon…!


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The timing of the disclosure puts to rest any notion that President Obama acted out of spite for Bibi Netanyahu's election win last week — but this is still a sellout of Israel, and the reason for it is plain.
Bad as that is, it gets worse.
If you want to know why Tehran has been so successful in stalling against Obama and SecState John Kerry, look no further than right here. They — and the rest of the world — were given, courtesy of the Obama administration and free of charge, some of Israel's most vital national security secrets.
And that was when there was still six weeks of negotiation time left to go. The mullahs must be drooling at the prospect of what Obama/Kerry might let them have going into the final hours. The March 31 deadline is just days away, and Obama and Kerry are more desperate than ever for a deal, any deal, no matter the cost to Israel's security.
Never have such two sold out so many for so little.
What must our other allies — I'm assuming for the sake of argument we still have some left — be thinking? "Obama revealed nuclear secrets over a speech?" This is not the action of a reliable ally, or even of a grownup. The man-child behind the Resolute desk is like Anthony Fremont in the classic Twilight Zoneepisode, "It's a Good Life." (2.5 minute capsule version above.) Like little Anthony, Obama has near-omnipotent powers at his disposal, but little use for them other than his own ego gratification, and for meting out harsh punishments to any who dare challenge his narrow worldview. Only instead of holding hostage a small town in Ohio, Obama plays his deadly games across a global stage.


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only for a short distance, when it broke and fled in confusion. Most of the men I had been controlling moved with it. I collected the men of the Sixteenth and Fifty-first, and moved to the front en echelon of Chalmers' position, and remained during the heavy cannonade on the enemy. While here two of my men were killed by a shell. I afterward moved, in connection with Colonel Stanton, near the burnt gin-house, and, halting the regiment, went on foot to my first line of battle. About dark I sent a party after the body of Captain Spurlock, which captured a Yankee captain from his lines.
I claim for my command great gallantry in action; that it engaged and held in check superior forces of the enemy, who were attempting to turn our right-forces that afterward drove Adams' and Preston's brigades.
My flag-bearer (Sergeant Marberry) was disabled early in the charge. The flag was afterward borne by Private Womack, who was also wounded. The flag-staff was broken and hit with balls in three places; the flag literally shot to pieces. The fragments were brought to me at night. I carried about 400 officers and men in action. The killed amount to 36; the killed, wounded, and missing to 208, a list of which is forwarded. My men did not strip or rob the dead.
The conduct of my recruits was most honorable. Many of them fell in the front rank beside the veteran soldier of the Sixteenth. It is difficult to make distinction where all act well. While others deserve nobly, I feel that I ought not to fail to notice the courage and good conduct of Private Hackett, whom I placed in command of the company after the fall of Captain Spurlock.
Numbers 197. Report of Colonel John C. Carter, Thirty-eighth Tennessee Infantry.
NEAR SHELBYVILLE, TENN., January 14, 1863.
MAJOR: In obedience to orders, I have the honor to report that on Wednesday morning, December 31, 1862, between 9 and 10 o'clock, General Donelson's brigade (to which my regiment is attached) was ordered to charge the enemy, drawn up in line of battle fronting Murfreesborough, Tenn. My regiment advanced over an open field and under a very terrific fire. The enemy was strongly posted in a dense cedar thicket, and well supported by artillery. At first he seemed unwilling to yield his ground. We steadily approached him, and soon he broke and fled in confusion. We pursued him rapidly, the men loading as they advanced. We drove him from the woods, never permitting his to reform. We fought him until the fighting on Wednesday ceased. In the charge, my regiment captured seven pieces of cannon and about 500 prisoners, and killed at least 100 of the enemy.


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Belafonte's first album entirely of blues songs is also his
first stereo release. And what a stunner it is. Recorded over four days in New York and Los Angeles by Ed Welker, the power and dynamism of Belafonte's voice is truly amazing, with a cast of top notch musicians providing confident, understated accompaniment.
Much like the legendary Belafonte at Carnegie Hall—maybe even more so—Belafonte Sings the Blues puts one of the greatest voices of the century right there in your living room. Impex Records' new 45-rpm 2 LP set releases every ounce of sonic purity from Kevin Gray's discreet mastering and includes full lyrics inside and a bonus heavy stock insert of an historic Belafonte biography, unavailable on any LP reissue.
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רמסטר מהמסטר-טייפ האנלוגי המקורי.
הדפסה מעולה , ב- RTI , ארה"ב.
אלבום כפול - 2* 180 גרם , 45 Rpm.
DENNIS DAVIS, HIFI+, JANUARY 2013
This 1958 release was Belafonte's first stereo release and 1958 was the dawn of the RCA Living Stereo sound. It featured a great example of well done stereo, and Belafonte's later Carnegie Hall albums became audiophile standards. Sing the Blues has often been compared unfavorably to his other work as understated, but given the range of expression Belafonte brings to these tunes, I don't consider that a negative. He sings three Ray Charles tunes, a Billie Holiday standard ("God Bless the Child"), and a couple of Charles Carter tunes that were Belafonte staples. Belafonte nails every song on the album, with the exception of the Johnny Mercer tune "One for My Baby". I just don't see Belafonte drunk at the bar spilling his heart out to a bartender. But his version of "Cotton Fields" is as good as
there is and his "God Bless the Child" is outstanding.
This reissue was mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearant Audio and the 45 rpm set pressed at RTI in California. A few reissue companies have taken a stab at the RCA Living Stereo catalog, but this is the most successful execution yet. I was struck by how much more emotional impact this issue has. The two LPs are packaged in a handsome fold-out cover with lyrics inside the fold and an insert bio of Belafonte inside the sleeve. Top recommendation!

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differing sizes and complexities to be fitted, provided their mounts link with the hard points. All the electric systems are also designed to pair up with the MQB's unified electrical architecture.
Five million is a lot of anything. A lot more matchsticks than you need to build a model of the Houses of Parliament – maybe even at full scale. Five million mid-size hatchbacks in a bumper-to-bumper jam would stretch along the most direct road route from the North Cape of Norway to Cape Town, South Africa. And all the way back. And then to London.
And that's how many cars the Volkswagen Group intends to build out of its MQB components system every single year, by about 2018. But right now, the system is producing only these four cars: the A3, Golf, Leon and Octavia. Back in the dark days of the 'platform strategy', their predecessors were notoriously alike. If VW really wants to build five million MQB cars, they'd better be more diverse, or we'll all die of boredom.
While MQB is actually about more standardisation in some ways, to save money, it also gives less standardisation in others, to broaden choice. In the fullness of time, the MQB kit will be used for a new generation of most cars in the VW catalogue – Polo, Golf, Passat, four crossovers, at least two MPVs, a coupe or two and the Beetle. Plus Audi's A1, A3, Q3, Q1, TT and more. Skodas from Fabia to Superb, and the growing Seat range.
The sheer diversity of those vehicles is the reason the VW Group engineers get shirty when you use the word 'platform'. The biggest MQB vehicle will be a crossover the size of a Land Rover Discovery with three rows of seats. The smallest will be superminis. Engines will go from 3cyls to a twin-turbo VR6, and there will be 4WD via propshaft and via electric rear drive. It's future-proofed against a bewildering array of alternative powertrains – I've driven a plug-in hybrid diesel Jetta, a plug-in hybrid petrol Audi A3, a gas-powered A3 and a pure-electric VW Golf prototype. The scope of it all makes your head spin.
But amid all that difference, there will be constancy. Certain dimensions are fixed, including the critical one between the pedal box and the front-wheel centre line – and, once that's set, many engine-bay dimensions follow along. Which is why the engines all have certain physical sizes and mounts too, and the crash protection beams. This stuff is among the most expensive portions of a car to develop and the production line also has to be built around it. Standardising it saves fortunes and allows the plants to build whatever demand dictates. The steel platform can be built in a range of wheelbases and there are various levels of suspension system, several suites of driver aids, different levels of entertainment/navigation. The important fact is they all use common physical mounting points and electrical architecture.
That sounds like abstract industry talk, but when you drive these four cars, you get to feel how each set of designers, engineers and marketers has elected to shape, set up and spec their car to be congruent with what they want their brand to be.
Don't expect drastic differences, mind. The constraints of the format inevitably impose themselves. The mid-size five-door hatch is one of the most rigid templates in motordom. It's no surprise these MQB machines aren't so very different from each other or from the Ford Focus, new Peugeot 308 or Mazda3. Frankly, you could add anything from an Alfa Giulietta via a Mercedes-Benz A-Class to a Hyundai i30 to the mix too, and you wouldn't be straying far off this well-trodden path.
All these four cars use the excellently quiet and responsive 184bhp 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine, FWD, the 6spd manual gearbox and have five doors. The VW, Skoda and Seat are the diesel hottish-hatch versions on sports wheels and suspension. But because an Audi configurator has more tick boxes than a US visa application form, we actually ended up with something slightly different from Ingolstadt. The A3 here is a sport spec but with the no-cost option of the softer standard suspension. It'd have been more like the others if it were an S line.
Seeing the four of them converge at the TG track, there's no confusion between them. They look well-proportioned, too: MQB fixes a good relationship between the front wheels and the screen, and a shortish front overhang. The Skoda is longer than the others, both in the wheelbase and the rucksack rear overhang, because Skodas are all about space. The Audi, VW and Seat sit on a shorter wheelbase. Actually there's a shorter wheelbase again, used by the 3dr versions of the Audi and Seat (but not VW). So each brand can decide how it wants to balance the priorities of space, style and weight.
Bending metal is pretty much a fixed cost, so you wouldn't expect to see a price stratification in their body shapes. And since the Skoda, Seat and VW are top-line spec, they all get LED running lights and tail-lights, so no advantage to the Audi where those things are optional. Inside, there's a broadly upward slope in quality versus price. But with bumps along the slope.
The Skoda's cabin seems honest and workmanlike: lots of space, and big doorhandles you could operate in a Czech winter with gloves on. The materials are good too, though that cavern of a boot is cheaply lined. But the vRS adds man-hug Recaro seats.
The Seat doesn't seem so good inside. Part of that is visual: it's very angular, and somehow the sharp edges look a bit cheap. But these edges are the Seat theme, and on the outside they work well. After all the Leon was designed by the man who did the Lamborghini Gallardo. But the Seat's seats (sorry) are flatter than the Skoda's, because the FR isn't the top sports Leon – there's still the Cupra to come.
The VW feels better. More touch-feely. More grown-up. More premium. The check cloth seats are knowing rather than tweedy, and make the Seat's optional leather feel a bit cheap. But there's a theme inside the VW, Skoda and Seat. They all use the same range of colour touchscreens (no satnav standard, two levels of nav and screen size optional). The same climate controls and stalks, and the same kind of vents.
If you want to feel posh, you need the Audi. The plastics are better. The clocks and switches are all different. Knurled aluminium encases the knobs and controls, and the vents let you choose between diffused or jet airflow. The seats adjust for tilt as well as height. The test car also had lovely LED rings around the cup-holders and speakers, but they come as part of a package with the LED exterior lights and xenons. The Audi's satnav is about twice the price it is on the others, but has a better screen and is operated by the exquisite MMI controller.
There are clues in the standard specs about whom the brands think their buyers are. The Seat, as an introductory offer, has LED lights and navigation as standard, and a great sound system as a cheap option. These are highly visible, and they matter to younger buyers. The VW has radar emergency city braking, park sensors all round and active head restraints. Stuff that looks after you even if it doesn't get headlines. Audi doesn't give you much, so when you start equalising the kit, the price difference between VW and Audi grows to a gulf – but the extras you buy from Audi, eg its nav screen, are of a better kind.
On the road, the Audi feels good too and you can't put a price on that. Audi specced aluminium for the cast front suspension sub-frame, and bonnet and front wings; the others have steel. And so the A3 turns just a little more keenly, especially in tight corners, even though its suspension and tyres are less aggressively specced. It rides fluently and quietly. Only issue is when you drive it like a GTI, the damping comes up soggy. Maybe the sports chassis (no-cost, amazingly) would be a wiser choice.
The Golf is most fun through corners. You can loosen the nose or the tail at a twitch or lift of your right foot. Yet it's still reasonably supple and refined. The steering has more weight and feeling than the A3's too, possibly as a result of the bigger tyres, though, overall, a GTI is sharper again. The Golf feels better damped than the A3, if firmer riding, though not hard. The Leon is very similar and plays the hot-hatch thing just as well as the Golf. But again you can feel money being saved in soundproofing. They all use the same engine, but it's quietest in the A3 and notably harsher in the Leon, which has more road noise too. But it's to the sort of degree where you would need a side-by-side drive to be sure.
You don't need it for the Octavia. The ride is emphatically more turbulent over bumps and there's a harsh grittiness to the way it goes over coarse surfaces. Are they using cheap dampers? It has the same multi-link back axle design as the others (all other Octavias, as well as most Leons, a few low-power Golfs but no A3s have a lighter, simpler, cheaper torsion beam suspension). The steering is heavier than the others, but offers no more feel. The handling is more inert at normal speeds, and if you really push on, it gets untidy where the others stay serene. There's more noise generally – small wonder maybe, when you've got that huge echo chamber of a boot.
We all share an assumption about the VW group price ladder, don't we? But we're all wrong. The cheapest here isn't the Skoda but, by a useful amount, the Seat. And right now, the Seat comes with the navigation and LED headlights package. And the Skoda emits 119g/km CO2 versus 109 by the Seat, meaning you pay another 2 per cent BIK if it's a company car. Given that the Seat drives with so much more sophistication, this is a ridiculously easy choice unless you carry mountains of stuff with you, or you feel the need to wear Skoda's austere and chaste image.
The VW is, at base price, more expensive than the Audi. That said, if we'd had the Audi as an S line, it would have had a body kit, bigger wheels and xenons as standard, putting it just above the Golf. But even an A3 S line really only gets interesting when you prostrate your finances before its biblically lengthy options list and add the lovely baubles and technological gadgetry. For most of us, the Golf is the best-thought package here.
Small wonder it's the one that sells so many. You can't help feeling that although MQB is a group project, the others all had to shuffle out the way of VW's position as the senior partner.


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import org.apache.commons.logging.Log;
import org.apache.commons.logging.LogFactory;
import org.wso2.carbon.identity.cors.mgt.core.dao.CORSOriginDAO;
import org.wso2.carbon.identity.cors.mgt.core.exception.CORSManagementServiceServerException;
import org.wso2.carbon.identity.cors.mgt.core.internal.cache.CORSOriginByAppIdCache;
import org.wso2.carbon.identity.cors.mgt.core.internal.cache.CORSOriginByAppIdCacheEntry;
import org.wso2.carbon.identity.cors.mgt.core.internal.cache.CORSOriginByAppIdCacheKey;
import org.wso2.carbon.identity.cors.mgt.core.internal.cache.CORSOriginCache;
import org.wso2.carbon.identity.cors.mgt.core.internal.cache.CORSOriginCacheEntry;
import org.wso2.carbon.identity.cors.mgt.core.internal.cache.CORSOriginCacheKey;
import org.wso2.carbon.identity.cors.mgt.core.model.CORSOrigin;

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    private static final Log log = LogFactory.getLog(CacheBackedCORSOriginDAO.class);

    private final CORSOriginDAO corsOriginDAO;

    public CacheBackedCORSOriginDAO(CORSOriginDAO corsOriginDAO) {

        this.corsOriginDAO = corsOriginDAO;
    }

    /**
     * {@inheritDoc}
     */
    @Override
    public int getPriority() {

        return 5;
    }

    /**
     * {@inheritDoc}
     */
    @Override
    public List<CORSOrigin> getCORSOriginsByTenantId(int tenantId) throws CORSManagementServiceServerException {

        CORSOrigin[] cachedResult = getCORSOriginsFromCache(tenantId);
        if (cachedResult != null) {
            return Arrays.asList(cachedResult);
        }

        List<CORSOrigin> corsOrigins = corsOriginDAO.getCORSOriginsByTenantId(tenantId);
        addCORSOriginsToCache(corsOrigins.toArray(new CORSOrigin[0]), tenantId);
        return corsOrigins;
    }

    /**
     * {@inheritDoc}
     */
    @Override
    public List<CORSOrigin> getCORSOriginsByApplicationId(int applicationId, int tenantId)
            throws CORSManagementServiceServerException {

        CORSOrigin[] cachedResult = getCORSOriginsFromCache(applicationId, tenantId);
        if (cachedResult != null) {
            return Arrays.asList(cachedResult);
        }

        List<CORSOrigin> corsOrigins = corsOriginDAO.getCORSOriginsByApplicationId(applicationId, tenantId);
        addCORSOriginsToCache(corsOrigins.toArray(new CORSOrigin[0]), applicationId, tenantId);
        return corsOrigins;
    }

    /**
     * Set the CORS origins of an application. This will replace the existing CORS origin list of that application.
     *
     * @param applicationId The application ID.
     * @param corsOrigins   The CORS origins to be set, associated with the application.
     * @param tenantId      The tenant ID.
     * @throws CORSManagementServiceServerException
     */
    @Override
    public void setCORSOrigins(int applicationId, List<CORSOrigin> corsOrigins, int tenantId)
            throws CORSManagementServiceServerException {

        clearCaches(applicationId, tenantId);
        corsOriginDAO.setCORSOrigins(applicationId, corsOrigins, tenantId);
    }

    /**
     * Add the CORS origins of an application. This will append the new origins to the existing CORS origin list
     * of that application.
     *
     * @param applicationId The application ID.
     * @param corsOrigins   The CORS origins to be add, associated with the application.
     * @param tenantId      The tenant ID.
     * @throws CORSManagementServiceServerException
     */
    @Override
    public void addCORSOrigins(int applicationId, List<CORSOrigin> corsOrigins, int tenantId)
            throws CORSManagementServiceServerException {

        clearCaches(applicationId, tenantId);
        corsOriginDAO.addCORSOrigins(applicationId, corsOrigins, tenantId);
    }

    /**
     * {@inheritDoc}
     */
    @Override
    public void deleteCORSOrigins(int applicationId, List<String> corsOriginIds, int tenantId)
            throws CORSManagementServiceServerException {

        clearCaches(applicationId, tenantId);
        corsOriginDAO.deleteCORSOrigins(applicationId, corsOriginIds, tenantId);
    }

    /**
     * Add CORS origins of a particular tenant to the cache.
     *
     * @param corsOrigins  The  origins that should be added to the cache.
     * @param tenantId The tenant domain specific to the cache entry.
     */
    private void addCORSOriginsToCache(CORSOrigin[] corsOrigins, int tenantId) {

        CORSOriginCacheKey cacheKey = new CORSOriginCacheKey(tenantId);
        CORSOriginCacheEntry cacheEntry = new CORSOriginCacheEntry(corsOrigins);

        if (log.isDebugEnabled()) {
            log.debug("Adding CORS origins to Cache with Key: " + tenantId);
        }

        CORSOriginCache.getInstance().addToCache(cacheKey, cacheEntry, tenantId);
    }

    /**
     * Add CORS origins of a particular application to the CORSOriginByAppId cache.
     *
     * @param corsOrigins The origins that should be added to the cache.
     * @param applicationId The id of the application.
     * @param tenantId The tenant domain specific to the cache entry.
     */
    private void addCORSOriginsToCache(CORSOrigin[] corsOrigins, int applicationId, int tenantId) {

        CORSOriginByAppIdCacheKey cacheKey = new CORSOriginByAppIdCacheKey(applicationId);
        CORSOriginByAppIdCacheEntry cacheEntry = new CORSOriginByAppIdCacheEntry(corsOrigins);
        if (log.isDebugEnabled()) {
            log.debug("Adding CORS origins to Cache for application id: " + applicationId +
                    ", tenant id: " + tenantId);
        }

        CORSOriginByAppIdCache.getInstance().addToCache(cacheKey, cacheEntry, tenantId);
    }

    /**
     * Get CORS origins from the cache.
     *
     * @param tenantId The tenant id specific to the cache entry.
     * @return Returns an array of {@code Origin}(s) if the cached origins are found for the tenant.
     * Else return {@code null}.
     */
    private CORSOrigin[] getCORSOriginsFromCache(int tenantId) {

        CORSOriginCacheKey cacheKey = new CORSOriginCacheKey(tenantId);
        CORSOriginCache cache = CORSOriginCache.getInstance();
        CORSOriginCacheEntry cacheEntry = cache.getValueFromCache(cacheKey, tenantId);

        if (cacheEntry != null && cacheEntry.getValidatedOrigins() != null) {
            return cacheEntry.getValidatedOrigins();
        } else {
            if (log.isDebugEnabled()) {
                log.debug("Cache entry not found for cache key:" + tenantId);
            }
            return null;
        }
    }

    /**
     * Get CORS origins from the cache by application id.
     *
     * @param applicationId The application id specific to the cache entry.
     * @param tenantId      The tenant id specific to the cache entry.
     * @return Returns an array of {@code Origin}(s) if the cached origins are found for the tenant.
     * Else return {@code null}.
     */
    private CORSOrigin[] getCORSOriginsFromCache(int applicationId, int tenantId) {

        CORSOriginByAppIdCacheKey cacheKey = new CORSOriginByAppIdCacheKey(applicationId);
        CORSOriginByAppIdCache cache = CORSOriginByAppIdCache.getInstance();
        CORSOriginByAppIdCacheEntry cacheEntry = cache.getValueFromCache(cacheKey, tenantId);

        if (cacheEntry != null && cacheEntry.getValidatedOrigins() != null) {
            return cacheEntry.getValidatedOrigins();
        } else {
            if (log.isDebugEnabled()) {
                log.debug("Cache entry not found for application id: " + applicationId + ", tenantId: " + tenantId);
            }
            return null;
        }
    }

    /**
     * Clear CORS origin caches of a particular application.
     *
     * @param applicationId The application id of the tenant.
     * @param tenantId      The id of the tenant.
     */
    private void clearCaches(int applicationId, int tenantId) {

        // Remove cache entry for the application.
        CORSOriginByAppIdCacheKey cacheKey = new CORSOriginByAppIdCacheKey(applicationId);
        CORSOriginByAppIdCache.getInstance().clearCacheEntry(cacheKey, tenantId);

        // Remove cache entry for the tenant.
        clearCaches(tenantId);
    }

    /**
     * Clear CORS origin caches of a particular tenant.
     *
     * @param tenantId The Id of the tenant.
     */
    private void clearCaches(int tenantId) {

        CORSOriginCacheKey cacheKey = new CORSOriginCacheKey(tenantId);
        CORSOriginCache.getInstance().clearCacheEntry(cacheKey, tenantId);
    }
}

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HOW TO WEAR: Jessie is the perfect shape this time of year as she is a tran-seasonal piece which can be layered with a long sleeve top or skinny underneath or even a wool cardigan over the top. She also has a lovely flow to the skirt, so won't stick to stockings, and works well by herself with bare legs, flat shoes or even with heels for a night out on the town. We love Jessie for work because of her modest neckline and knee length. She is lovely with a little cardy or jacket thrown over the top. We also love her belted with a skinny leather belt, throw on some cute accessories like a brooch or necklace and you're done! We'll be wearing our Jessie's all year round and hope she brings you just as much joy!
FABRIC: Linen/Rayon. Medium weight, no stretch. Lovely drape but will fit slightly more snug than our usual stretch sateen Jessie dresses.
PRINT: Spot the Leopard by Kirbee Lawler for made590, black full coverage print in emerald green. Printed in Sydney by our friends at Publisher Textiles.
SIZING: Available in sizes XS - 4XL. This cotton twill version feels slightly more snug than previous Jessie dresses (like cotton tail print) due to the thicker fabric, but sizing is similar in fit.
Liza wears size S in photos.


A degree day is an indicator of weather as it affects the cooling and heating energy required to maintain a comfortable building temperature. A daily value for heating or cooling degree days is calculated as the difference between the average daily temperature (the 'middle value' between the daily high and the daily low) and the building balance point temperature or BPT (default BPT is 60 degrees F, 16 degrees C).
The balance point temperature is the temperature at which normal building use would require no energy for heating or cooling. At this outside temperature, the indoor heat gains (due to people, lighting, equipment, etc) "balance" with heat loss through windows, walls, roof and ventilation. A standard of 65F (18C) was established in the 1930s when the concept was first introduced. But because today's modern buildings "balance" at a lower outdoor temperature due to improved insulation and windows and much more internal heat gains, UtilityTrac Plus calculations use 60F (16C) as the default balance point temperature.
When the average daily temperature is above the BPT, the result is cooling degree days. When the average daily temperature is below the BPT, the result is heating degree days. The greater the disparity between the BPT and the mean daily temperature, the more energy must be expended to maintain the building at a desirable temperature.
Example 2: Average daily temperature = 60. BPT = 60. No degree days.
In the above examples, Example #2 would require the least energy consumption, and example #3 would require the most. Example #1 would require cooling to maintain the building at a comfortable temperature, while example #3 would require heating.
Someone might ask, "To keep it simple, why not use daily average temperature as an indication of weather severity instead of degree days?" The problem with this approach is that highs and lows will cancel each other out over time, falsely indicating lower heating and cooling needs than actually experienced by the building's mechanical systems. The annual average temperature for Chicago is 49 degrees. Does that mean a building in Chicago needs no cooling system? A warm day (80F average temp) combined with a cold day (40F average temp) average 60F. So do two mild days of 61F and 59F. But in the first case there are 20 CDD and 20 HDD while in the second there are 1 CDD and 1 HDD. Using degree days, it is clear that the relative amount of energy required to maintain a comfortable building temperature during the first set of days is much greater than for the second set of days. But using average temperature, data, both sets of days would appear to be about the same.


This need to not be the situation for the reason that a lot of alternate treatment method can be utilized to relieve canine suffering. Cats are element of the pet population that can be affected by it, together with cat arthritis. Dogs with quick coats only have to have a brief brush each and every few weeks. All of their merchandise will be accepted for sale and use in the United States.
You can use a variety of forms of therapies to make sure that your puppy will go through the least ache achievable. Of course when you inquire the query, why is my canine limping, you are concerned and want to give your dog pain relief. I personally use baby aspirin, one of these reduced dose aspirin is best for Marys fat. Canine arthritis is an inflammation of the joints of the puppy.
Workout can play an essential component in preserving correct physique excess weight in pets. It can be slow-onset and develop worse over time in gradual increments, or it can out of the blue seem in complete force. They could be experiencing the put on and tear on their joints that leads to osteoarthritis. Sometimes even though the minor animals have troubles and have to be handled for well being troubles.
The moment once more however, I have to caution you to make certain you know how to thoroughly trim them in advance of starting. The most important point is to notice and diagnose the problem and then choose what therapy is best for your puppy. Some of the other medicines can have incredibly significant results and from time to time have been identified to be fatal. With the use of this high-tech health-related scanner, veterinarians don't have to complete surgical procedure rimadyl for dogs on your pets just to know which joints sustain the challenge. With the correct method, your puppy will be capable to get back to his regular state and for the most aspect, live a pain totally free existence.
Murphy came to our loved ones in excess of fourteen years in the past from Springer Rescue. It can also lead to hazardous infections later on. If you want to have a excellent time with your puppy you have to make sure the utmost care of its overall health so it can live longer with you and your loved ones.
It has undergone several scientific exams, but in addition to not understanding any side effects, regenerate cartilage in joints and relieve pain and irritation. The NSAID cures lower to modest soreness and uneasiness. The chewable pill kind of Rimadyl has a taste most canines appear to like and probabilities are your puppy will look forward to his everyday dose of dog arthritis medicine. To avert pet joint discomfort, maintain them at a healthy excess weight and exercising them normally.
Complete hip substitute is performed primarily on bigger canines. Warmth: Cat arthritis can also be aided by means of giving warmth, this eases their discomfort. Regrettably, up to one particular third of dogs will have to have additional than a single surgical procedure for their Glaucoma problems. Even though rather a lot any dog can get it, some dogs are predisposed to this ailment and it is much more widespread in greater breed canines due to the better excess weight on the joints of the hip. some breeds at possibility for this disease incorporate Dalmations, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Golden Retrievers and Blood Hounds.
If your puppy begins displaying some of these signs, then take them to your vet ASAP. That is normally labeled as Vitamin K or Vitamin K3 on the elements label. This is not often a behavioral problem and as a matter of reality, it can extra usually be addressed with a visit to the veterinarian.
These side effects are incredibly difficult consequently one particular really should in no way obtain rimadyl with out proper prescription of the pro vet, as then it can be damaging for the canines. Almost all canines as they age will create canine arthritis to some extent. One of the most asked inquiries of pet owners is-can I give my canine aspirin for pain? Prior to we speak about this especially widespread injury, we should very first take a step back and ask ourselves a handful of pre-established queries.
Light workout will support construct muscle tissues and lessen the strain on your canine's joints. This time, you can go for a dog arthritis medicine. As always, it's propose to see your vet in regards to medicating your pet. Your ad's headline does two factors: it stops your buyer in his tracks, and classifies him.


Preparing for the upcoming holidays can be particularly stressful for your small business if this is your first Christmas trade.
To help you take this silly season seriously we have put together some tips and tricks to make sure you and your business get the most out of the holiday rush.
Festive shoppers will be hit left, right and centre by various deals to draw them in. To get your business ahead of the game, know what types of promotions your customers would react to and get in early to capture their attention.
November is a good time to start offering deals for those looking to purchase their holidays gifts early. For small-medium sized businesses, you may not have as many resources to advertise during the holiday season as the larger organisations. That's why leveraging promotions are an effective strategy for getting your business noticed early amidst the rush period. Early offers are also a great way to gain insight into which of your products are best sellers to help forecast sales and prepare your inventory.
Don't forget, social media is your new best friend when it comes to reaching your customers. Offer exclusive product or service deals to increase your online or in-store foot traffic. Customers flood to social media channels seeking inspiration for gift and holiday ideas, so take advantage of this! We've curated a list of ways to help you boost your social media strategy.
It's easy to get caught up in the buzz of preparing stock and inventory to forget your basic transactional needs. Receipts are a must with purchases during the festive season as many customers will ask for copies of each transaction. Your terminal printing paper rolls will likely be exhausted much quicker than any other time of the year so place a bulk order to keep this from happening.
Queues. We've all been there, and waiting in line is not particularly fun when you're in a rush. Anticipate long lines by adding in more terminals to offer greater customer service during a time when it is lacking. You can hire additional terminals from Tyro to cover your busy trading periods.
In Australia there won't be a white Christmas but that won't stop your customers looking to celebrate in style. Introducing seasonal items like Christmas and New Year's themed products will keep your small business exciting to customers and boost in-store and online traffic. This enables your business to conduct better engagement with your customers.
If your business sends out regular newsletters, tailor the message and use a festive theme to encourage your customers to celebrate with your business! Getting them into the spirit can develop genuine connections with your brand and keeps customers coming back.
There is nothing worse than having 'technical difficulties' getting in the way of your business operations during the busiest time of the year. Take some time before festivities hit to assess your computer systems and ensure they are running smoothly and seamlessly. If you are experiencing difficulties with your EFTPOS machine, chances are they will only get worse, so get in touch with Tyro to get your hands on the Smart EFTPOS machine.
In addition to this, update your website to show all the latest information of your business. Investing in user experience design is particularly important during these rush periods so your website can accommodate the increased traffic.
Be aware of extra costs that can occur through all the preparation for the holiday season and be sure to plan your expenses for your business accordingly. Have extra funds put aside to cover extra workers for increased shopping demand, overtime/holiday pay rates and increased stock orders.
Costs will creep up unexpectedly but be prepared with Tyro's new loan offer that enables eligible customers to access funds within 60 seconds (once the loan offer has been accepted and personal guarantee provided). This new type of business loan allows you to customise your daily loan repayments based on the cash flow of your business, so you won't be caught out on a slow day!
Learn more about how your small business can benefit from Tyro's new business loans.


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Slugs on Raw Vegetables Can Make You Sick, CDC Warns
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What's worse than getting sick from food poisoning? Getting food poisoning caused by a sick slug. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, people in the United States have been contracting serious infections from inadvertently eating a parasite called rat lungworm (yes, that name is real), likely as part of a bite that was hiding an infected slug.
Rat lungworm (a name that sounds scary and gross) is a parasitic nematode (a name that sounds considerably cuter) that likes to hang out in the lungs of rats. They produce little worm larvae that are then passed in the rat's feces and eaten by slugs and snails. Delicious!
The CDC reported on 12 people who got seriously sick from slugs from 2011 to 2017. The exact causes of all the illnesses are unclear. But a human might come into contact with the parasite because slugs and snails have been known to cling to raw vegetables. Six of eleven patients reported eating raw vegetables prior to their illness. The other illnesses are suspected to have been caused by consumption of undercooked or mishandled food. Shellfish and frogs can also carry the nematode. Two patients reported eating prawns and one ate cooked crab. Two of the 12 patients reported eating raw snails before they were sick - so there's less mystery there. One teenager from Australia ate a raw slug on a dare; he's now paralyzed from rat lungworm. Don't eat slugs!
There may have been more unreported parasite cases; the symptoms of eating rat lungworm are often either nonexistent or extremely mild, the CDC explains. But in a few more serious cases, rat lungworm can cause a condition called angiostrongyliasis. This impossible-to-pronounce ailment is a brain condition, and happens when larvae of the rat lungworm make their way to the brain. It can lead to serious side effects such as meningitis (inflammation of the brain), problems with brain functioning, coma, and even death. All 12 investigated cases of rat lungworm involved this condition.
Before you freak out, take note: 12 cases in six years is very few. The CDC claims the number of cases they found was "reassuringly small." This concern pales in comparison to other food poisoning risks you might face, such as E. coli on romaine lettuce. But the CDC also notes that it's important that medical providers be prepared - and consumers take care to prevent eating secret slugs or other parasites that might be hiding in their food.
Of those who reported eating raw vegetables, three said the vegetables were picked from a private garden. Even if you grow vegetables at home, you need to be washing them thoroughly before you eat. You should also ensure that the shellfish and other food you eat is cooked all the way through before digging in. Oh, and don't eat raw slugs. But you really shouldn't need to be told that.
The Daily Meal has reached out to the CDC to hear more advice, but it's probably a good idea to follow these basic tactics for avoiding food poisoning.
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Drinks to Help Lose Weight : Go from Fat to Fab With these 5 Drinks!
Looking for the Best Drinks to Help Lose Weight? Go From Fat to Fab With these 5 Drinks!
Are there really drinks to help lose weight, that are also filling and healthy? Read on to know!
New Delhi, October 6, 2017 : Who doesn't want to shed weight quickly? However, not everybody is willing to indulge into strenuous exercise and long hours at the gym. What if we tell you there are some drinks to help lose weight?
Let's get one thing straight – there is no drink that is going to magically help you shed pounds. However, there are some drinks to help lose weight faster than others. Furthermore, if you are currently consuming sweetened beverages rich in calories, switching to a calorie-free drink which is also healthy will probably do wonders for your weight-loss regime.
Water is the one of the most under-rated drinks to help lose weight. It not only boosts metabolism, but also cleanses the body of toxic wastes, and impedes the body from consuming extra calories.
Most Commonly Asked Question : How Does Drinking Water Help Lose Weight?
Drinking Water Before Meals Can Reduce Appetite. Water makes us feel full, which decreases calorie intake, leading to weight loss.
Since water is naturally calorie-free, it is generally linked with reduced calorie intake. A reduced appetite means consumption of lesser calories and a decreased risk of weight gain.
Drinking ice-cold water helps enhance the body's metabolism. Icy water requires the body to work harder to warm it up. This burns more calories and helps an individual lose more weight.
Consumption of sufficient water keeps our joints lubricated and prevents muscle spasms. This allows us to exert for longer in the gym. In this way, hydration indirectly helps us to lose weight.
For additional benefits, you can consume the honey and lemon drink which is known as one of the best drinks to help lose weight.
Boil a cup of water and allow it to cool to the point that it is warm enough for consumption.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into it.
Add a teaspoon of unprocessed honey into the mixture. Stir well to dissolve.
Soups with ingredients like beans, vegetables and lean protein are rich in fibers and proteins. Choosing to consume soup before dinner or completely opting for a soup dinner can help an individual consume fewer calories, thereby making soups a good choice for drinks to help lose weight.
Most Commonly Asked Question : Is Eating Soup Good For Losing Weight?
Vegetable soup ranks high on satiety value. In other words, it helps us feel full at the end of a meal, which makes us eat less and consume fewer calories, thus aiding in weight loss.
Vegetable soup tastes better than drinking a glass of water. It also contains multiple nutrients, due to its varied contents. These factors together help fill an individual up and also provides energy to operate.
Soups are synonymous with low calorie density. They aid in weight loss because they contain relatively low measure of calories compared to the serving size of main course dishes like pasta.
Juicing is the easiest way to consume multiple nutrients without having to eat whole fruits and vegetables. Vegetable juices have the same benefits are vegetable soup – the only difference stands in their time of consumption. While soups can be comfortably consumed during winters, consumption of juices during summers can be refreshing as well as healthy.
Most Commonly Asked Question : Can Juicing Help You Lose Weight?
Juices are pulpy and rich in a variety of nutrients. They help to detox the body, cleansing it of all toxins.
Individuals often indulge in juice fasts, thereby consuming only juices for an entire day, or week depending upon their personal choices. The idea is to cut down on calories by abstaining from solid food, while still ingesting a substantial amount of nutrients from juice intake.
Popularly called the healthiest beverage, Green tea benefits are innumerable – it not only aids in weight loss but also helps in digestion, keeps the skin clear, helps fight allergies and boosts immunity.
Green tea is consumed by people across the globe for its assistance in losing weight. Green tea extracts aid in weight control and additionally helps to regulate the measures of glucose in the body, making it one of the healthiest drinks to help lose weight.
Most Commonly Asked Question : How Does Green Tea Help With Weight Loss?
Green tea is rich in bioactive substances like EGCG and caffeine that aid fat-burning and improve metabolism. This in turn improves exercise performance for weight loss.
EGCG, the active compound present in green tea aids the breakdown of fats and boosts the effects of fat-burning hormones. This releases the fats into the bloodstream, making it available to the body in the form of energy.
Green tea helps in losing the harmful fats stored in the body, especially in the abdominal area. Visceral fat is the belly fat that builds up around the organs and is not only difficult to shed but also harmful – it can cause inflammation and insulin resistance, both of which are linked to serious diseases like diabetes. Green tea exercises a significant effect on this visceral fat.
Low in calories, coconut water is hydrating, refreshing and probably one of everybody's favorite natural beverages. Packed with nutrients, coconut water is a natural powerful weight loss drink that can quench thirst, without bloating you up.
Most Commonly Asked Question : Can coconut water help you lose weight?
A cup of coconut water contains merely 46 calories, along with various nutrients. Thus, it can be consumed as a healthier alternative to packaged drinks that are artificially sweetened.
Coconut water aids in increasing the metabolic rate, which in turn assist to fight obesity. A low metabolic rate leads to weight gain and subsequent obesity.
Apart from increasing the metabolic rate, coconut water is known to build lean muscle and lower blood cholesterol, all and which result in lesser fat accumulation in the body.
Having a whole grain diet helps lose weight, as compared to refined grains -- rich in starch, gluten and devoid of natural fiber.


DFAT undertakes such consultations in getting ready to sit down with some countries with whom we have an ongoing exchange of ideas relationships.
There were about 15 participants in the Iran consultation, many of whom had provided written submissions. CLA representatives were President Kristine Klugman and ANU Law student member Elly McLean (who was the lead author for the CLA submission). CLA Director Jennifer Ashton participated as President of AAFICS, the Australian member group of the Federation of Associations of Former International Civil Servants (she is a former UNHCR Resettlement Coordinator, among other roles with refugees).
The consultation was well run with adequate time for participants to ask questions or make comment. The basic question raised was whether such dialogues were worthwhile with such a political system as in Iran. There are reports of many abuses of human rights, apparently reflecting a systematic situation.
DFATs view is that is it better to engage than not: that discussions with Iran on human rights issues may have some influence and result in incremental changes.
The CLA representatives asked a question each.
Elly McLean asked: It is well observed that sustainable change, especially regarding human rights progress, in a country often comes from within and not without. That being the case, shouldn't Australia be doing more to pressure the removal of systemic failings and judiciary intimidation that has led to the imprisonment of many political activists, journalists and opinion makers? The progress could be led internally if we were to tackle corruption and the faulty due process of the revolutionary courts from the outside. Will DFAT be pressuring for the removal of the revolutionary courts as a priority? If so, how? Or is that too sensitive a topic currently?
The answer was that justice and the judicial processes were on the agenda for discussion.
Kris Klugman asked: With reference to international treaty obligations, what is the Australian government's response to criticism of the current offshore detention of asylum seekers? A. Australia engages openly and the rationale for the policies are explained.
Jennifer Ashton asked: Will Department of Home Affairs people be involved in the two-way dialogue with Iran, given that Iranians are among the refugees detained by Australia? A. No.


Klink and Klank spend a lot of time together but then Klank decides to try new things. Will the buddies continue to be friends? Or will they go separate ways? This illustrated story helps young readers learn that friends can still be friends even when they have different interests. Book features: Big Words and Big Questions.


When it comes to the environment, Justin Trudeau has made it clear that he is no environmentalist.
In only three years he approved two pipelines and then became an oil tycoon by nationalizing one of them. He has not imposed any fuel efficiency standards for car manufacturers and did everything in his power to ensure Canada joined the revised Trans-Pacific Partnership — a multilateral trade agreement drafted by multinational corporations in order to bypass local environmental regulations.
However, he has taken a small step forward in the area of expediting the progress of green energy in the rolling out of the Liberal Party's plan to price carbon pollution.
Essentially, this will be a tax on key polluters that will gradually increase over time.
But how could a policy with such nuance ever be able to please conservative politicians? This is a tax designed to help middle- and working-class Canadians and not large corporations, which is the antithesis of what conservatives have made clear they would like to do.
But big businesses have actively sought to foment confusion on this issue. Unfortunately, their efforts have led to a glut of misrepresenting corporatist propaganda — all over our radios, televisions and newspapers.
This propaganda can be intentionally veiled and can become nearly indistinguishable from true information. This holds true regardless of whether the source is tied to the original moneyed interest or simply picked up by a useful idiot who takes the propaganda at face value.
A talking point against the carbon tax argues the dollars collected by the tax may remain in the province, but it does not mean the tax will somehow make its way back to the Canadians who will have to deal with increased prices and make ends meet.
This is simply the clamourings of people who have disregarded facts and the result is a blatant lie.
The reality is 90 per cent of the revenues generated from the carbon tax will go directly to the Canadians affected by increased prices — the remainder going to small- and medium-sized businesses, schools, hospitals and other organizations that cannot pass the tax directly to consumers.
Moreover, officials have agreed that the vast majority of people — over 70 per cent of Canadians — will get back more in rebates than they will end up paying in increased costs.
Another criticism of Trudeau's carbon pricing is the exemption of vulnerable industries — specifically agricultural businesses — from carbon pricing until at least 2019. However, omitted from the conversation is that Brian Pallister's Made-In-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan would have exempted farm fuel in agriculture business indefinitely.
The Conservative-backed Pallister legislation had no details whatsoever on what the tax collected would be spent on. Pallister could have effectively raked in a quarter of a billion dollars per year from average Manitobans only to turn around and redistribute it to the biggest businesses in our province.
But what it all seems to boil down to is the fear-mongering coming from the right regarding how much more consumers will pay — specifically low-income Canadians. Make no mistake: low-income Canadians are not a priority to the right. The working class only ever becomes a priority to conservatives when it can be used as a tool to fear monger.
The reality: conservatives understand big businesses will be paying the vast majority of the tax and would like to avoid the small inconvenience of reading their quarterly dividends knowing a few more dollars could have been made if they were allowed to pollute the environment cost-free.
Where was the Conservative Party of Canada when Trudeau and the Liberals passed a tax cut for the middle class and a rate increase on the very top earners? Former prime minister Stephen Harper and every other Conservative MP voted against the cut.
Where were Pallister and the Progressive Conservatives when Manitobans began to speak about raising the minimum wage to a livable wage? They collectively passed legislation freezing the wages of public sector workers.
With all of this in mind, it becomes abundantly clear Trudeau must push unapologetically down the path he has already taken. Trudeau needs to levy a carbon tax on the provinces who will not abide by the federal climate plan.
The premiers of the provinces, such as ours, who ignore the realities of climate change and strategies to fight it have abdicated environmental responsibility. The federal government must not.
A federal government that stands up for even a small step forward in climate justice may be our only hope in achieving any substantive policy.


The total global debt hit a record $184 trillion, which is the equivalent to more than $86,000 per person. That is actually more than double the average per-capita income. People ask me will our solution work? Can we really just end government debt and convert it to cash restricted to investing in domestic companies? I will put it this way. There is absolutely NO OTHER CHOICE!!!!
We either default, which will result in civil war and revolution, or you inflate your way out like Venezuela so your Social Security check will not even buy a cup of coffee. A default will result in war. People will then be demanding they have been cheated. Inflating the way out is completely different. You paid them what was promised. It's their fault it buys nothing.
To inflate the way out requires a completely different set of patterns. Right now, the theory is that WE THE PEOPLE are the problem. If we all paid what the government thinks we should then they will be fine. They increase taxes and increase enforcement and believe it is their divine right of kings to act in this manner. What we are witnessing so far is not the inflation path – but the hardline path that leads to only violence as we are witnessing in France.


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Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the ice rink . . .
Exposure to Nitrogen Dioxide in an Indoor Ice Arena — New Hampshire, 2011. MMWR 2012 March 2;61:139-142.
This report — from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — describes a mass exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) that occurred among hockey players and coaches at a school hockey arena when the ventilation system malfunctioned. The source of the NO2 was identified as a propane-powered ice resurfacing machine.
The index case was a 19-year-old previously healthy male who developed sudden onset, cough, dyspnea, and hemoptysis who had practiced with his hockey team and the rink the previous evening. On exam he had bilateral basilar rales and decreased oxygen saturation (88-91%) on room air. Chest CT showed bilateral infiltrates and nodules.
Public health investigation determined that a yellow haze was noted on the ice at the practice session. Interviews with players and coaches present at the practice session — as well as the workers who did the resurfacing — identified 31 cases among 44 exposed persons. A case was defined as: "onset of cough, hemoptysis, chest pain, chest tightening, shortness of breath, headache, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting within 48 hours of being on the ice [during the 22 hours after resurfacing]". Most common symptoms were cough, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
The authors note that toxic levels of nitrogen dioxide in ice arenas can result from malfunctioning propane-fueled ice resurfacing equipment or ventilation symptoms. The risk of NO2 exposure can be minimized or eliminated if ice arenas monitor levels of NO2 , or utilize electric ice resurfacing equipment.
Nitrogen dioxide is a yellow or reddish brown gas that irritates the upper and lower respiratory tracts. However, it is poorly water soluble, and therefore causes little irritation or the upper respiratory tract at low levels. Therefore, it has poor warning properties. The index case in this series illustrates a characteristic presentation, with onset of chemical pneumonitis and hypoxemia that can be delayed for up to 24 hours. Rarely, patients who have been exposed to NO2 can go on to develop life-threatening bronchiolitis obliterans.


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SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL TO FOCUS ON NEW ZEALAND
BY Sydney Film Festival | 13-May-2019
The 66th Sydney Film Festival announces New Zealand as this year's country of focus, showcasing seven feature-length films celebrating New Zealand's history and community, as well as its rich Māori and Pacific Island culture, in partnership with the New Zealand Film Commission.
Date: 5 - 16 June
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The selection of films includes one World Premiere: Hamish Bennett's warmly humorous directorial debut Bellbird, about a community pitching in to help a sheep farmer following the death of his wife, which also screen in the Festival's Official Competition.
Highlighting New Zealand's vibrant music scene are: The Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin Phillipps, following the ups and downs of one of New Zealand's most beloved bands; and New Zealand box office smash hit Daffodils, a musical romance brimming with New Zealand hits from Crowded House to Bic Runga.
Two films will also screen as part of the Festival's First Nations program: Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen, a portrait of trailblazing Māori filmmaker Merata Mita, reportedly the first Indigenous woman to direct a feature film, directed by her son Heperi Mita; and eight-part portmanteau film Vai about an imaginary figure encompassing every woman of every age, by nine women filmmakers from the South Pacific.
Also screening will be The Heart Dances, about the re-imagining of Jane Campion's The Piano, by Czech choreographers working with the Royal New Zealand Ballet; and Capital in the Twenty-First Century, a stirring adaptation of French economist Thomas Piketty's global bestseller.
Guests from all films will attend the Festival to introduce their screenings, including director Julia Parnell and The Chills frontman Martin Phillipps (The Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin Phillipps); director David Stubbs (Daffodils); and director Rebecca Tansley (The Heart Dances).
The festival will also be premiering six New Zealand short films: Falling Up; The Gravedigger of Kapu; Hinekura, Hush; A Matter of Time, and Rū.
Hosted by UNSW Arts & Social Sciences, talk The Work of Freda Glynn and Merata Mita will feature filmmakers behind She Who Must Be Obeyed Loved and Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen discussing the ground breaking work of these two trailblazers at the Festival Hub (Friday 14 June, 8:15pm).
"Sydney Film Festival is thrilled to present these seven excellent films showcasing the very best cinema from our island neighbours, including the World Premiere of Hamish Bennett's quietly powerful Bellbird, which will also compete for the Sydney Film Prize," said Festival Director Nashen Moodley.
"We are honoured to be invited by the Sydney Film Festival as the 2019 country of focus. This is an important showcase for New Zealand films and filmmakers and will enable their stories to reach new audiences. New Zealand films have had a long relationship with the Sydney Film Festival and we are very happy to strengthen our relationships with the Festival and with Australia through this focus," said New Zealand Film Commission CEO Annabelle Sheehan.
Other New Zealand stories screening at the Festival will be Come to Daddy, the directorial debut of Ant Timpson (Deathgasm, SFF 2015) starring Elijah Wood, as part of Freak Me Out.
The full Sydney Film Festival 2019 program can be found online at sff.org.au.
Sydney Film Festival runs 5 – 16 June 2019. Tickets for Sydney Film Festival 2019 are on sale now. Please call 1300 733 733 or visit sff.org.au for more information.
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The Very Stupid Man is an exhibition of paintings by Jenny Reddin. The works are reminiscent of fragments, scraps and fossils of very early life at a time when the earth was pristine. There is an inverse correlation between the expansion of human intelligence, developments in technology, improvements in the standard of living, and the degradation of the earth. Prehistoric man was stupid because he only knew enough to survive. Time will tell whether modern man is clever enough to reverse the damage that our prosperity has caused. The current signs do not support this theory. Reddin exhibits and is held in art collections internationally. The Very Stupid Man story has been published in the USA.
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A militant-free Pakistan
Muhammad Amir RanaFebruary 24, 2019
The writer is a security analyst.
PAKISTAN can by no means leave the task of countering terrorism unaccomplished. For that, it will have to adopt a policy mechanism to control all shades of militant groups. In retrospect, Pakistan has already taken some measures that have put pressure on militants and their supporters. This pressure should remain sustained and be expanded across the board, reflecting the state's resolve that no militant group will be allowed to operate here.
First, militants should not be allowed to hide behind the state's religious-nationalist paradigm.
Secondly, these groups should not have any space in the political or strategic calculus of the state. As far as denying physical space to militant groups is concerned, implementing the National Action Plan and the National Internal Security Policy would do the trick. At times, changing the behaviour of some sectarian or militant groups can confuse the state's response, especially when these groups offer complete disengagement from violence in return for entry into mainstream politics. But the leaderships of such groups cannot guarantee holding back their vulnerable mid- and low-rank cadres from committing acts of terrorism, or joining some other violent groups.
Thirdly, the international community, including Pakistan's key strategic partner, China, has become less tolerant towards violent non-state actors that are considered a key hurdle in the way of progress and globalisation. Global economies trust only non-state actors of peace and cooperation, such as the Financial Action Task Force, the international financial watchdog that helps check money laundering and terror financing.
Both India and Pakistan need a paradigm shift to move from covert warfare to strategic realism.
The emerging geopolitical and security challenges, many of them non-traditional, also make it imperative for Pakistan to develop an unconventional response framework. The proxy wars in South Asia and neighbouring regions were not a new phenomenon when the state here was seen to nurture proxies with the consent and aid of its international partners. South Asia in particular has a long history of covert wars and many countries in the region have mastered the art of proxy warfare to exploit the internal fault lines of their adversaries. But a proxy war, if prolonged and unchecked, can trigger a conventional war. The region has seen this happening many times.
Both India and Pakistan need a paradigm shift to move from covert warfare to strategic realism, which can enhance the chances of the resolution of conflicts between the two countries. Strategic realism stands on the concept of the authority of the state as an authoritative actor, that can undermine or limit the functionality of individuals or non-state actors — if both sides agree to do so.
Pakistan's offer to India for talks was an attempt to bring these countries into the realm of strategic realism, but the Indian response remains negative. This attitude is not going to help India; rather, it will leave the current regime in Delhi hostage to a new collective narcissism that is growing in Indian society. The weak and marginalised communities in India have become the victims of this collective narcissism, as is evident from the response of the majority community against Kashmiris and Muslims. In the narcissistic framework of India, Pakistan is seen as holding the position of an 'offender' that provokes the majority's sentiments and sees the Kashmiris as aligned with Pakistan.
Collective narcissism is as dangerous as violent extremism. Pakistan is also suffering from a certain degree of narcissism that exhibits itself in the disparate societal relationship between different religious and ethnic communities. But the Indian case is becoming worse and making Pakistan's task to overcome radicalism in society difficult, since a major section of the media and public opinion-makers here try to reciprocate in a similar manner. This process limits the possibilities of turning critical issues into realistic paradigms.
For instance, both sides could make the joint anti-terrorism mechanism (JATM) a permanent institutional mechanism (along the pattern of the Directorate-General of Military Operations hotline) which links both prime ministers' offices and allows direct communication between the leaders of India and Pakistan. The two countries have twice agreed on a JATM. First, in 2006 Gen Musharraf and then Indian prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee agreed on this in Havana, and then in 2009 prime ministers Manmohan Singh and Yousaf Raza Gilani agreed on it. However, the JATM has become a victim of politics despite having the potential to become an important trust-building mechanism between the two countries that could be used to minimise the chances of terrorist and other damaging activities on both sides.
Coming back to the internal dimension of the issue, Pakistan has to take its partners into full confidence about its counterterrorism policy, especially the non-kinetic components such as deradicalisation and rehabilitation. However, first, the government needs to ensure a complete blackout of militant and sectarian groups by the media and in public domains, a ban on their publications, and zero visibility for them in cyberspace. This should be part of the state's contingency plan against militant groups.
Prime Minster Imran Khan has promised that in 'naya Pakistan', terrorist groups will never be allowed to thrive. This is commendable but should come with action. The first step in this direction should be to initiate an open debate in parliament on the status and future of banned groups. Parliament can constitute a high-powered national-level truth and reconciliation commission, to review the policies that produced militancy and to mainstream those willing to renounce violence and violent ideologies, but that should happen within the country's Constitutional framework.
Pakistan should take these decisions for its own sake as militancy and extremism have eroded the fabric of society and militant groups have proved a strategic burden. All militant groups have a tendency to operate independently and their actions have detrimental consequences for the country.
Published in Dawn, February 24th, 2019
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Ali Sabir
"Strategic realism." That is a bit soft. A professorial term.
KenSAM59
Well said and glaringly obvious. Why do countries still have these problems. Are Venezuela and Columbia all that different?
agakhan
Great article and advise BUT ---???? implementation????
Faisal Khorasani
"Many countries in the region have mastered the art of proxy warfare to exploit the internal fault lines of their adversaries." Calling some of them countries is a stretch. Some have not had much experience at being " a country".
Mirchi
Rational and bold article.
Imran Khan is only talk no action
Sceptic
Well said. About time someone called a spade a spade.
auginpk
Feb 24, 2019 12:09pm
Excellent advise.
Safdar Sial
Wonderful analysis, a sane, progressive and realistic input for the country's policy discourse on CT and CVE, if someone is there to take
Looks like Dawn is keeping publishing these articles but is anyone in the government listening. Excellent article.
Tahir Raouf
Well written but are the real policy makers willing for realism
Umair
Impressive analysis
Impressovely determined, calculated and comprehensive
Nick Kumar
Congratulations for inserting some sanity in our minds. This is an extremely thoughtful article.
Thank you very much, indeed a very sensible and forward looking article. I apriciate the author.
gproject
As an Indian I agree with the article
very good idea.
PakRat (The tragic rat)
@Sceptic, Which one is the spade?
This thought has to start from basic education. Treating all religions equally is the starting point.
Magaman
you can fool some people all the time, but not all the people all the time.
Love to see, later but surely Pakistan waking up
@Ali Sabir, Agree, "Strategic realism." That is a bit soft, We should be BLUNT and HARD and try those strategic options..
CHELFLS
We are missing Cyril almeida. Md Amir Rana also thinking in the correct to maximum extant.
All advice and no implementation.
Azaad
This is a sensible advice Pakistan must consider seriously in its own interest.
Pakistan must consider seriously the advice given in this article.
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