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Alaska: 2008 Permanent Fund Dividend is $2069; Energy Rebate $1200 - Alaska Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell today announced the amount of the 2008 Permanent Fund Dividend.
According to the Department of Revenue, 610,768 eligible Alaskans will receive a 2008 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) in the amount of $2069. Resource rebates of $1,200 will be sent out with the PFD. Eligible Alaskans will receive a total of $3269.
"The Alaska Legislature and the Governor, along with her administration, worked together and passed legislation to distribute a special Resource Rebate this year, before the arrival of winter, to assist with rising energy costs," Lt. Governor Sean Parnell said. "Governor Palin is sensitive to the fact that high energy prices have had a negative impact on Alaskans' wallets."
Half a million (493,000-plus) qualified Alaskans will receive the 2008 dividend directly deposited into their bank accounts on September 12, historically early. The Department of Revenue's PFD Division will be mailing checks to all remaining eligible Alaskans on September 30, with those checks expected to arrive within two weeks. - More...
Friday - September 05, 2008
Alaska: Palin seeks review of Monegan firing case By LISA DEMER - Gov. Sarah Palin has taken an unusual step: She's made an ethics complaint against herself. She wants an Alaska state board to review the circumstances surrounding the dismissal of Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan.
Her lawyer sent an "ethics disclosure" Monday night to Attorney General Talis Colberg. The governor asked that it go to the three-person Personnel Board as a complaint. While ethics complaints are usually confidential, Palin wants the matter open.
The lawyer, Thomas Van Flein, also asked the state Legislature to drop its own investigation into the Monegan matter. He says the Personnel Board has jurisdiction over ethics, but a senator running the investigation immediately refused. - More...
Thursday - September 04, 2008
Alaska: Democrats to Palin: Let's hear some solutions By STEVE BRANDT - After a night when Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin rocked the Republican-packed Xcel Energy Center with a message of small-town can-doism and mockery of alleged Democratic elitism, Democrats demanded her specifics on national issues.
"She mastered the words by the Bush speechwriters. Unfortunately, although it's a new face and a new voice, she didn't talk about what people talk about every day -- what are the solutions?" said Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, one of her party's designated hitters in a conference call on Thursday. - More...
Alaska: Alaskan delegates, mayor in high press demand By SEAN COCKERHAM, ZAZ HOLLANDER and RINDI WHITE - Suddenly, everyone wants to know what Alaska thinks about Sarah Palin, the Alaska governor picked by John McCain to be his vice-presidential running mate.
At the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., that has translated into reporters from around the world forming long lines in front of each Alaska delegate, waiting their turns to interview someone from Palin's home state.
"It's ridiculous," said Chris Nelson, who is leading the Alaska delegation.
Nelson said it's a far different experience than the GOP convention four years ago in New York.
"We sat in the back and nobody really paid any attention to us," he said.
Alaska delegates said they'd briefly spoken about how to handle the media, but denied a network television report they had four hours of media training.
Alaska delegates were wearing plastic hard hats that said, "Drill Here. Pay Less." They sported reflective construction vests with photos of caribou grazing at the Prudhoe Bay oil fields on the back. - More...
Health - Fitness: McCain, Obama say they're pumped up to do the heavy lifting By SAM MCMANIS - In this mass-media age, the health and fitness of presidential candidates often is equated with their fitness to lead.
But should someone's health, vigor and resting pulse rate make a whit of difference as a barometer of performance as president? And is it fair to compare the health and wellness of candidates who have a 25-year age gap, as is the case with Barack Obama and John McCain?
Yes, says presidential historian Allan Lichtman, author of "The Keys to the White House" and other political books.
"Sure, it reflects the superficiality of politics, but it also reflects a reality a modern president has to go through," says Lichtman, a professor at American University in Washington. "Health and fitness of a candidate is a legitimate issue. The president is under enormous pressures and tensions.
"And when you look at the two candidates, the electorate is bound to make (physical) comparisons. Robust health has been a positive image for a president for over a century."
Recent media coverage provides a glimpse into how the Democratic and Republican candidates are perceived as physical specimens during this election season.
There was Obama, on his overseas trip, stalked by a leggy blond German tabloid reporter documenting his every bead of sweat during what had been a private workout at a Berlin health club. And there was McCain, campaigning in Bakersfield, Calif., around the same time and recovering from the removal of another skin lesion from his face.
So at the same time Obama was being peppered with questions about the number of biceps curls he does, McCain was assuring reporters that the bandage on his cheek did not mean his melanoma had returned.
McCain, who just turned 72, has a history of skin cancer and other ailments, and the injuries he sustained as a prisoner of war in Vietnam have limited his ability to exercise. - More...
Alaska Science: Whither the ice worms? Team offers bounty By NED ROZELL - A five-man team just returned from a walking tour of Alaska Range glaciers where they had hoped to spot the mythical ice worm, a fingernail-clipping size creature that lives on ice and dies away if from it. After 11 days of moving, they found no worms.
Todd Tumolo looks for ice worms in a cave beneath an unnamed glacier in the Little Switzerland area of the Alaska Range.
Photo by Roman Dial.
Before the team left Talkeetna on an air charter a few weeks ago, Dan Shain of Rutgers and Alaska Pacific University professor Roman Dial grilled a few mountaineers to find where they had seen ice worms in the past. Longtime Denali National Park Ranger Roger Robinson told them his spots. Dial then called mountaineer Brian Okonek in Washington, who backed up Robinson's stories about encountering ice worms on climbing trips long ago.
"We put together a route that hit all the hot spots," said Shain, who studies leeches and earthworms when he's not looking at ice worms. "It'd be hard to search more extensively than we did."
At dusk, when ice worms usually head to the surface, the team searched Pika, Crown, Kahiltna, Granite, and other glaciers.
"After making that trek in Denali, we concluded that worms weren't there, and never were there," Shain said. "However, that changed when we went to Learnard Glacier."
After the Denali trip ended with what Shain called a "fantastic" float out in packrafts on the Tokositna River, he and Dial went down to Learnard Glacier near Whittier. Shain had been there years before, and had seen many worms. Not so this time.
"The worms were just about gone," Shain said. "We found about one worm every 10 square meters; there used to be hundreds per square meter."
Shain and Dial saw that Learnard Glacier was quite similarwith a steep upper part and a wide lower valleyto Crown Glacier in the Alaska Range. Shain also noticed that the glacier had shrunk since the last time he was there.
"It was dramatic to see that much ice loss," he said.
Shain now thinks that the Alaska Range glaciers probably had ice worms in the days that Robinson and Okonek spotted them, about 20 years ago, but perhaps those glaciers shrunk like Learnard, losing the snow portion that is critical habitat for ice worms' favorite food, algae. - More...
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Candidate for Borough Assembly By Tyrell Rettke - While I have used SIT News many times to express various views and as a means to communicate various events that I have been a part of, today it is my honor to use it as a way to introduce myself to the entire community in more detail than ever before. - More...
Cruise Ship Funds and Energy By Rodney Dial - May I respectfully suggest that some of the Cruise Ship Tax Proceeds that the local government is now recommending be spent on art and beautification, be invested as follows: - More...
An Alaskan a Heartbeat Away From McCain? By Chris Arteaga - As a born Alaskan, I felt a surge of pride when I heard that Governor Sarah Palin had been selected as the Vice Presidential nominee. Suddenly, my friends were calling me asking for the inside information on my home state's governor; it is truly a glorious moment for anyone who loves Alaska. Then I watched her nomination speech and my roots Revillagigedo Island were outraged. - More...
The Stench of Vitriol By Sandy Powers - What happened to good editorial judgment as to appropriate content in opinion letters to be published? David Hangar's letter clearly violates Sitnews' own standards of propriety and decency stated under Basic Rules and Spirit of Viewpoints . - More...
Governor - Vice President By Frances C. Natkong - After watching the GOP Convention and Gov. Sarah Palin last night my conviction to vote for Obama held fast. I don't agree with anyone, much less the Gov. who says Ketchikan's Gravina Bridge would have been a "Bridge to Nowhere!" - More...
Focus on the Point By Tami Linne - I read Donita O'Dell's letter, and Mr Garcia's letter. I am just wondering if Ms. O'Dell can read and write in two or three different languages?? - More...
Ferries vs Bridge By Thomas Thrush - I agree on the main part of Ms. Lester's rebuttal to me about the funds. It should have been spent down here, but, how about making the remaining 2 or so miles of North Tongass highway, South Tongass highway, and the main road in town nice to drive on, all the way. And while they are at it make sure the piping is going to last more than a few months to dig the road up again. - More...
SARAH PALIN -TOO TOUGH? By Ken Bylund - This morning, one of the many desperate CNN analysts said that Sarah had bullied Barack Obama; those reporters are very close to being exposed with trying to bend reality to match their desires. Democracy is supposed to be about 'rule of majority' in that the people select representatives that are periodically elected to office for the purpose of fixing problems, not creating conflict. The needs start with the care and good of American Citizens around the world, not about sparing the feelings of those who hate us; our representatives job is to investigate the truth, wherever it may lead them, then inform and rally support via arguments based on honest, reasonable, and rational discourse... and yet, we are inundated with these "un-elected talking heads" doing everything in their power to steer the majority toward weakness and dependence. - More...
Where's the change? By Mike Isaac - Since it became clear that John McCain could be the President of the United States, I have always felt not only that he would sell this country out with the now dead Bush, McCain, Kennedy amnesty plan that would have added up to 30 million mostly low income people to our 300 million, but do little for issues like energy and the economy. - More...
Pres. GWB on "Maverick" John By Mike Sawyer - "John is an independent man who thinks for himself. He's not afraid to tell you when he disagrees. ... No matter what the issue, this man is honest and speaks straight from the heart," President George W. Bush addressing the Republican National Convention. - More...
The Stench of [Complaining] By Katie Parrott - Things are not so black and white, Mr. Hanger. Not one of our elected boneheads, as you so endearingly call them, is infallible, nor are their decisions always going to be infinitely wise and the outcomes perfectly judicious. How presumptive can you get? (An honest question.) - More...
Retorical baloney By Jeff Hendrickson - As usual, Mr. Hanger spouts his one-sided retorical baloney. Attacking someone's religious stance is a new one for him and an all new low, as well as utterly rediculous. - More...
What Palin Hasn't Said By Jerilyn Lester - If Ms. Brewer hasn't noticed, Palin would really like Southeast Alaska, Ketchikan in particular, to dry up and blow away. The money that she brags that she has vetoed is mostly the bridge, but the rest of it is money that was supposed to come down here. - More...
Picking Sarah By Julie Kay Smithson - Like the rest of America, the media is abuzz with talk of Sarah Louise Heath Palin.- More...
Befuddled By Misty Archibald - I read Mr.Garcia's and I must admit that I am befuddled. What is it exactly that you're trying to say? - More...
RE: The Stench By Dave Kiffer - It is perfectly reasonable, acceptable and appropriate for my old friend David Hanger to fault political actions that have been made by John Harrington, Joe Williams and myself. - More...
Tuesday PM - September 02, 2008
Developing Alaska's Workforce By Click Bishop - Yesterday on Labor Day we honored the dignity of human labor. In Alaska, that means honoring the approximately 397,000 Alaskans in our workforce  the lifeblood of the land of opportunity that is Alaska. Our great state has been built by the blood and sweat of all the individuals who envisioned a grand future for themselves and their children. - More...
Tuesday - September 02, 2008
THE STENCH OF ONE-PARTY RULE By David G. Hanger - No, I'm not changing my mind about anything; I am done with Alaska politics and writing about the subject. This is just closing out a little bit of old business. - More...
Sarah Palin -- the barracuda By Bill Taylor - Now that John McCain has selected Sarah Palin as his running mate, there are several issues that should be addressed. - More...
Meandering... By Donita O'Dell - Mr. Garcia's letter was so meandering that I cannot be 100% sure what he was saying. Is he even writing in English? However it seems pretty clear that Mr. Garcia has a bone to pick with a sizeable portion of our community, based on their ethnicity. I find the sentiment sickening . Frankly, I am shocked that the editor of Sitnews has posted his letter. If this is the quality of opinion that is given a stage on this website, I hope I am not the only one who will cease to participate. - More...
What is Crab Mentality? By Heizelle Jones - It's interesting how people come up with analogies to discribe a person, point of view or thing. What I would like to know is, What characteristics do Crabs and Filipinos have in common? - More...
Smelly Rat By Linda Burger - The smelly rat I refer to is "troopergate." Much has been said about Sarah Palin abusing her power. Looking closer at the issue, it comes to light that the involved trooper has had several incidents that truly scares me as a citizen: - More...
VA doctors' accoutability By Berton Galloway - Wow wouldn't that be great if Ketchikan General Hospital would do that! I was a long time employee for the hospital. I went in for a minor surgery and 5 surgeries later my life is ruined. - More...
Verification on residency for energy relief By Joey Tillson - There are actually a few different factors to verify residency in the State of Alaska. The first one being documentation that is also required by the permanent fund division. How a person verifies residency in our state is to provide documentation such as pay stubs, DMV license applications, rental leases, travel documentations, etc. - More...
Some in Ketchikan react to nomination with concern, ire By Audrey Ofedahl - Way to go Sarah Palin!!! I for one am thankful that Sarah is the VP nominee and believe she will do a wonderful job just as she has proven to do here in Alaska. I regret that the article I just read in The Juneau Empire states that some in Ketchikan react to Sarah's nomination with concern and ire. - More...
Dog Attacks By Marina Hinkle - Many of us are dog lovers, and it seems an old Ketchikan tradition for many dog owners to allow their faithful companions to run free. Most of us tolerate this with little or no complaint. There are, of course, the occasional close calls along Tongass Highway, or the unfortunate dog that is hit and killed by a car. I have never understood this behavior of dog owners, but I am not here to change the beliefs or practices of others. - More...
Bridge By Jerilyn Lester - Mr. Thrush, I wouldn't mind riding the ferry if 1. it wasn't so expensive and 2. I would be able to get to the airport even in bad weather. The bridge should have been built but where it actually landed is of no real importance. We should have had the opportunity to have it. - More...
Gas Prices By DeAnn Karlson - I read the letter regarding the local price of gas, and I too have some questions. - More...
Palin Slaps Alaskans in the Face By Jennifer Brewer - I listened to Governor Sarah Palin's acceptance speech as John McCain's running mate. I was proud and happy for her; at least until the "Bridge to Nowhere" came up. - More...
McCain - Palin By Signe Markuson - I am SO Pleased with John McCain to choose Alaska Govenor Sarah Palin as His choice for VP running mate. My Spirit is filled with Joy in REAL HOPE for this Nation and its People. - More...
Sports Facility By Scott Kline - Mr. Gwynn, I for one would rather my tax dollars go for a facility that promotes the well being of today's youth rather than it be spent on rehab for today's and tomorrow's youth.- More...
Wake up Ketchikan! By Tony Gwynn - While I admire Ketchikan Little League board member's aspirations of a baseball facility that would match a professional team's spring training site, I wonder if it's time to stop dreaming of a pot of free gold and instead concentrate on reality. - More...
Thursday - August 28, 2008
Energy assistance by Bill Meck - I have read many of the complaints of discrimination regarding the executive order signed by Governor Sarah Palin for the "Energy assistance package" recently and find there were many flaws regarding the process of which residents of the state of Alaska were qualified. Including those who have been residing in the state continually since as long as March of 2007 or those who had paperwork that may have been filed for the annual Permanent fund dividend checks improperly. It is also not limited to those who may for one reason or another have their wages garnished but will be in need of the stimulus over the next six months or longer to come. Every person I have spoken with including a person whom works in our local legislative office in Ketchikan has given their opinion that there are going to be many people who are going to be "left out in the cold" this winter so to speak. - More...
Let's Stop the Illegal use of Drug Cycle By Terrance H. Booth, Sr. - A very sad and depressing report on illegal drug use for Indian Country, USA. I know action has been taken but it is time to safe and preserve our future who are the youth. More needs to be done about it for the Native Drug Dealers are killing our youth and our future. - More...
2007 Taquan Air Plane Crash By Mike McComb - If you read the entire accident report you will find that the pilot was previously suicidal and also taking anti-depressant medication at the time of the accident which would NOT allow him to be legal to fly an aircraft. - More...
Poke'em in the eye By Edward Brown - Throwing our most senior senator under the bus is not called for. He should be presumed innocent until the verdict or plea comes in. The trial will not end until 2 weeks before the general election. Ted is worthy of one more primary vote by all patriotic Alaskan voters. This can be our thank you to Ted with his 40 years of service to our state. - - More...
Ketchikan vote Democrat? By Chris Arteaga - In the wake of Senator Stevens indictment, Ketchikan should reconsider its staunch support of Republican candidates. - More...
North Point Higgins Repaving? By Debbie Rahr - Just wondering why we are repaving North Point Higgins when there are worse roads that need fixing. This doesn't make sense to me. - More...
Crab Mentality By Jose Garcia - Not only Filipinos in Ketchikan, or other Alaskan cities, but the entire country where Filipinos conglomerate; having been, and mostly in cities where the onslaught of Filipinos have ekked their living to fuse themselves in the American Dream, there is still that old tradition of crab mentality embedded in the sinews of their sublimal instincts. - More...
Ketchikan gas prices By Karen Ramsey - Ketchikan-area gas stations have been charging $4.45 a gallon for unleaded gas since about the third week of July. Today, August 25, the news media reported that the average price in the U.S. is $3.69 a gallon. I wonder how long it will take for stations here to start reflecting that downward trend of the price of oil and gas. Will we drivers in Ketchikan have to suffer the fate of paying at least 70 cents more per gallon than the national average for a lot longer? I hope not. Even in Honolulu where drivers usually pay even more exorbitant prices for gas than we do, the most expensive gas station today is charging $4.34. Gas stations in Ketchikan, please give us a break soon! - More...
Tickets By Charles McGee - IF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF AMERICA WISHES TO ELECT A PRESIDENT THEY HAD BETTER RE-THINK THE BARACK OBAMA/JOE BIDEN OFFERING. - More...
Why take a chance on Joe Biden? By Mark Neckameyer - In the business world we are so very careful in vetting people who will have responsible management positions. People who have fiduciary responsibility like CFOs and Treasurers are thoroughly investigated and any impropriety is reason for a negative conclusion. Police officers are checked out back to high school friends' opinions of them and senior military officers, those in control of nuclear weapons especially are very carefully screened. even to the point of having psychological examinations and lie detector testing before they are retained. Why in the world would the Democrat Party pick for a Vice Presidential candidate, someone the proverbial heartbeat away from being the most powerful person on Earth, someone with so many serious character flaws? - More...
RE: energy relief Yes or NO By Robert Bates - First of all I would like to say that I understand Mr. Tillson's concern about non-residents not getting the relief for the rise of fuel prices. But my concern with having applications being filled out by non-residents is the fact that there are a lot of seasonal workers in the state that might try to take advantage of that and fill them out as well, thus taking money from the people who live here year round. - More...
Kanayama Exchange By Haley Widness - I am saddened by the argument over who should participate in the Ketchikan-Kanayama Extchange Program. I am an alumni of the program and felt that it was one of the best experiences I have ever had the privilage to be a part of. It is not a matter of who is popular or smart, but more of a matter of commitment. At times I didn't want to fundraise or go to class, but I kept a good attitude about it and went eventhough I might not have felt up to it. At the very begining I signed a contract to that commitment. In the end it was very worth it and I had the time of my life while meeting so many new people and learning new things. It is a great program and I hope that it continues for many years to come. I thank all those who have supported this program in the past and continued support in the future. - More...
GREAT JOB GIRLS By Jodi Warmuth Rosenthal - I live in Jackson, Wisconsin and Anna Warmuth is my niece. I found this letter online and I need to say that I am very proud of Anna and the rest of the Girl Scouts who worked so hard on this clean up project. - More..
Doesn't make me a Democrat By Mike Isaac - Somehow my defense of Ted Stevens and my dislike of John McCain the RINO republican from AZ makes me a Democrat according to Kris Hansen's letter dated 08/09/08 -- and someone trying to sway voters of Alaska???? - More...
Bridge? By Thomas Thrush - Mrs. Lester, I agree with the bridge concept, but to me it was pork, to Gravina? - More...
Sen. Stevens By Robert Glenn - Jerilyn Lester, if you read the about me section you will see that I did live in Ketchikan for 3 years (year round, not only for summer). Never once did I miss a flight because I had to take the ferry over to the airport. I missed more flights because I would be sitting there at the airport and listen to the plane fly over because of weather. - More...
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The Japanese geostationary weather satellite Himawari-8 has been used by Philippine warning agencies for monitoring purposes for the past few years. Now, Filipinos can have faster access to near real-time satellite images from the Himawari-8 satellite through the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI).
Near real-time satellite imagery from the Himawari DOST-ASTI Mirror Website.
The Himawari satellites are produced and operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Japan, other East Asian countries, as well as agencies from Southeast Asia and Australia, use Himawari satellites for meteorological monitoring and forecasting purposes. The Himawari-8, launched to space in 2015, is a successor to the now-decommissioned MTSAT-2 (also known as Himawari-7).
Having this local web portal allows easier and faster access to weather satellite data—retrieving said data will not have to go through several hops and pings around the world, since those in the Philippines will only need to access Himawari-8 data straight from the local mirror itself.
Faster access to data from international sources is good for monitoring as well as research, especially for operations and studies that involve large datasets. This hosting is also evidence of PREGINET's capabilities as a REN.
On 14 December 2018, a MOU signing occurred between DOST-ASTI, DOST-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), DOST-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), and NICT to establish a collaboration for research in ICT and disaster mitigation. The Himawari local mirror website was launched during the signing event.
To view near real-time Himawari satellite imagery, visit the mirror website at http://himawari.asti.dost.gov.ph.


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Haiti Police Offer Reward for Capture of Alleged Gang Leader
Haiti's National Police force (PNH) is offering a $27,000 reward (2-million gourdes) for any information leading to the arrest of alleged gang leader Arnel Joseph, who is accused of terrorizing the population in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
Arnel, who is in his 20s, was arrested and sentenced to 6 years in jail in 2011 for the murder of several policemen. He was released in May 2017.
[#AvisdeRecherche].La @pnh_officieldispose de 2 millions de gourdes cash pour toute personne qui l'aiderait à identifier et capturer le chef de gang opérant à Village de Dieu, #Arnelainsi connu, caché actuellement…… Pour toutes infos utiles, appelez maintenant au 49491111 pic.twitter.com/K18LRCGVWt
— PNH (@pnh_officiel) November 4, 2018
In a conversation with reporters posted on YouTube, Arnel said he considers himself to be a "representative" of Village de Dieu.
Wearing a black T-shirt and a black baseball cap, and hiding most of his face with a black bandana, he said, "Our revolution is the Haitian people's revolution."
Arnel called on the police to stop trying to prevent people from protesting. Referring to President Jovenel Moise's 5-year term in office, Arnel said, "Some governments don't last the whole 5 years, they leave, but the people will always be here and they will always be with us."
Arnel also accused the government of instigating disputes between his gang and the police to draw attention away from the PetroCaribe anti-corruption protests. "It's time for this to end," he said. "We're not stupid."
Protesters are demanding transparency from the government regarding the alleged misuse of $3.8 billion. The money, due to Haiti under the PetroCaribe oil alliances signed between Venezuela and Caribbean nations beginning in June 2005, had been earmarked for infrastructure and social and economic projects.
In September, Jean Renel Senatus, president of the Senate Commission for Justice, Security and Defense, denounced alleged "connections" between some members of the police and Arnel.
"Officials should stop arming these young guys and turning them into criminals. This is not normal and those responsible should be sanctioned," he said.
The reward offer for Arnel Joseph came after police launched an unsuccessful search for him over the weekend in Village de Dieu, where he is believed to be hiding.
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South Africa's Food Security Policy has failed to make much progress since its inception in 1994. The problem is that too much money is spent on how the food is being grown or harvested or ploughed and not enough money is spent on ensuring that those who need the food are actually getting it.
The primary food-related challenge in Grassy Park is that there are too many fast food franchises that serve cheap and unhealthy food; the food offers little to no nutritional values. People frequenting these places create an unhealthy society. Plans are being put in place, but majority of them are not feasible or sustainable. In a bid to make South Africa healthier, Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan proposed a sugar tax. As a result of the sugar tax, the beverage industry warns that 60 000 jobs will be lost.
My mother works in Capricorn and it has become my second home. Residents live in make-shift shacks and informal dwellings to escape the elements. A lot of the homes are made from scrap metal and wood. Majority of the residents rely on social grants as a means to survive. They are faced with abject poverty and poor service delivery.
The Vrygrond Community Development Trust (CDT) introduced a community initiative called Communivarsity. The initiative aims to help community members receive trading and professional skills. Residents are only charged the "small fee of R600, in the hope that they will become self-sufficient individuals by creating their own businesses, and contribute to decreasing the unemployment rate". However "small" the fee may seem, it is still not affordable for a lot of the Capricorn residents.
A school was recently opened – Capricorn Primary School. Students could attend the school freely. Last year, the school said that parents should pay school fees. My aunt pays R270 for the year! Some of the children's stationery is also provided by the school and parents must buy the uniform. They have state-of-the-art facilities.
People should not have to go to bed hungry at night when there are so many resources at our disposal. Government should put more funds into agriculture because this is the livelihood of a lot of the poor(er) communities. People should be encouraged to get healthier alternatives and be given a reward if they do. Why does South Africa not issue or have food stamps? Having fruit and vegetable gardens is a great idea because it gets all the community members involved, which ensures that nobody vandalises or steals any of the produce. It will also help with the morale as a new sense of pride is instilled in the residents. Lastly, more concerted efforts should be made to ensure food security in South Africa.
Very informative Christine, I definitely found it really interesting on how food affects the learning scholar.
Very informative Christine, I definitely found it really interesting on how food affects the learning school students.
You make very good and informed points here. I cringed when I read the part about the "sugar tax" – something that solves nothing and is a blatant tax grab. Governments everywhere today are in the pay of giant multinationals who make the rules. When the local schools here decided not to have carbonated sugar-based soft drinks in venders in the schools, Coca Cola responded by replacing the carbonated drinks with non-carb sugar loaded artificial "juices" and changing the decals on the machines from "Coke" or "Sprite" to "Minute Maid" – cheap tricks which the schools and parents accepted because of the pittance they get from drink sales. There is no doubt in my mind that the provincial government is forcing local school boards to raise more and more money so food and other corporations can blackmail the boards into using their "services" however detrimental that is to the health of the children.
The writing style of your post kept me reading from the first word. Really good post, highlighting the quality aspect of the food we consume based on our income.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment Sune. I really appreciate the feedback and that you enjoyed my piece!


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In an open-access review article titled "Polyploidy, the Nucleotype, and Novelty: The Impact of Genome Doubling on the Biology of the Cell," that was published in the January 2019 print issue of the International Journal of Plant Sciences(180: 1-52), Dr. Jeff J. Doyle and Dr. Jeremy E. Coate examine the effects of genome doubling on cell biology and the generation of novelty in plants. Polyploid organisms are those containing more than two paired (homologous) sets of chromosomes, and polyploidy is common across many plant species. This "genome doubling" generates evolutionary novelty and is a prime facilitator of new species. How polyploidy alters cells to generate novelty, however, is complex, and, as Dr. Doyle (School of Integrative Plant Science, Plant Breeding and Genetics Section, Cornell University) and Dr. Coate (Biology Department, Reed College) illustrate, not well understood, even on a fundamental level. Rapidly developing technology, however, will enable researchers to shed light, not only on this integral part of plant evolution and biology, but also on the function of cells in general. Many of the documented effects of genome doubling on cells, such as increases in cell size, nuclear volume, and cell cycle duration, are hypothesized to be "nucleotypic" – i.e., effects induced by changes in bulk DNA amount, irrespective of genotype. Dr. Doyle and Dr. Coate update our understanding of the nucleotype and other mechanisms by which genome doubling can alter cell biology, highlighting insights gained from studies of synthetic autopolyploids and relating these to the current state of knowledge in the field of cell biology. Cell size, in particular, was of great interest to the authors, because it is strongly associated with genome doubling. Though it has long been known that genome size and cell size correlate, recent work shows that this correlation is cell-type-specific, and the factors that control cell size, polyploidy or otherwise, remain mysterious.
Dr. Doyle and Dr. Coate write that they had hoped that the long-running literature of cell biology would hold the answers to how polyploidy operates at the cellular level. "Instead, we discovered that these questions, as well as a host of other issues needed to address the question of what polyploidy "does," have yet to be answered satisfactorily," they write.
"In many cases, there are competing theories, and often there exists a dearth of compelling data, even in mature model systems, such as human and yeast, or in the best plant models, such as Arabidopsis and maize, let alone in non-model plant species."
The authors go on to suggest that in order to understand polyploidy, as well as cellular function in general, researchers must shift their focus to quantitative data, such as time resolution, rate constants, and local molecule concentrations, when analyzing polyploids against their diploid progenitors.
Dr. Doyle and Dr. Coate outline questions on polyploidy research going forward. These include how nuclear crowdedness varies with nuclear size across cell types and species, whether protein stability is affected by polyploidy, and whether changes in transcriptome size associated with polyploidy are a response to increased nuclear volume or vice versa.
"The technology exists to address such questions quantitatively, with ever-increasing precision and at ever-decreasing scales down to individual cells and molecules," they write. "We are now poised to address these questions and to understand what polyploidy 'does.'"


Go bold or opt for a more neutral atmosphere in your kitchen by using bright colors or neutral colors.
When it comes to using color in the kitchen, anything goes if that's your personal taste.
That's the general consensus of designer panelists at the Color Talks panel at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Orlando in January.
"A lot of people turn to me and these esteemed panelists not to ask 'What should I do?' but for permission to actually do what they'd like to do," said designer Nate Berkus, who a decade ago was knighted our national tastemaker by Oprah Winfrey. Other panelists included interior designer Laurel Bern, color consultant Amy Wax, creative director Daniel Germani, color expert Andrea Magno and moderator Alena Capra.
A personalized approach to design is a driving force for the plethora of new products that were on display at KBIS. In other words, the trend is that there is no trend and that which your heart desires is likely available for you to find.
Designers can help point clients in a direction once they know their tastes and can help them achieve their vision by sourcing the products and applying the finishes that will meet their goals. The client-centered approach is a reaction to an era where automation and one-size-fits-all dominated many industries, complete with poor customer service.
But the top tier, or 1 percent, of affluent homeowners never gave in to this, and maintained their autonomy in choices for their homes. Designers catering to such clients always held that clients' tastes should take the lead and now we're seeing this view blossom across the economic spectrum.
And how does this relate to color?
Germani admitted his own bias regarding cabinetry: "I love textures and I love woods. I love to combine different grains. When I design with wood, the grain tells a story. You can combine textures and colors" with your cabinets.
Both designers revealed that within their clients' preferences is a range of options for how they can play out. That's where the designer's role emerges, in helping clients with the particulars that enhance their larger vision. If a client likes dark wood, for example, the designer can incorporate that in any number of ways, using stains, a mix of different woods or natural wood cabinetry combined with lacquer finish on some of the cabinets.
Berkus feels strongly about maintaining neutrality in the kitchen and suggests going with "the whole range of neutral greys from putty to Dior grey to charcoal." You won't question yourself later if you choose from within a classic color language that's been around since 1920. After all, you're going to have countertops and hardware and bring in objects like decor and kitchen wares that have color, so if the backdrop is neutral, it leaves room for all these other colors to come in.
"I think what is next are these surfaces that are absolutely non-porous," said Germani, referencing materials like acrylic, polyester, and engineered quartz.
The more color options, the more personalized your kitchen. Anyone who is in a position to create a kitchen from scratch or remodel the one they have is choosing from almost unlimited options in terms of counters, cabinetry, appliances and accessories.
The New American Home 2017 at the Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando showcases contemporary architecture that also provides aging-in-place features, as well as features for entertaining. All photos by Jeff Davis Photography.
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Macaura's Grave
Sliding into Kerry
My musical acquaintances might think that this post is all about Kerry slides – lively tunes which get aired sometimes at our session: here are some fine examples played by Éamonn O'Riordan, Tony O'Connell, Brian Mooney and Gearóid Ó Duinnín…
https://roaringwaterjournal.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/05-the-star-above-the-garter-_-the-lisheen-slide-slides.mp3
But they would be mistaken: this is the tale of a little wintry but sunlit exploration which Finola and I undertook on the eve of St Gobnait's feast day. It involved crossing the border into Kerry, something which is not lightly done by Corkonians because of traditional rivalries (mainly on the Hurling and Gaelic Football fields). So we had to 'slide' over into the Kingdom and hope that none of our friends noticed our temporary absence.
We had things to do in Kenmare (have a look at Finola's post), but afterwards we took to the byways. We knew there is a remote, lonely and very beautiful road winding up over the mountains, shared only by a few wandering sheep, and determined that would be our way home. We headed off to the tiny settlement of Kilgarvan and there saw a signpost that said Bantry 25: we turned on to the boreen that follows the Roughty and Slaheny Rivers and immediately entered another world.
We hadn't gone very far along the road before we were intrigued by a brown signpost – beckoning us along an even smaller boreen. Macaura's Grave: neither of us had any idea who Macaura was, so we had to go and investigate. After about ten minutes of twisting and turning and trying to guess which of the unmarked and unsigned lanes to take whenever we came to a junction, we found ourselves back on the road we had just left! By now we were determined that Macaura was not going to get the better of us, so we flagged down a young lad who was in charge of a fine red tractor. He was very forthcoming, and told us that the grave was well worth a visit, then proceeded to give us a set of instructions that involved turning this way and that – signifying to the air which ways these were. Not a little confused, we drove off again.
It was no hardship to be exploring the magnificent countryside in south Kerry: the views were breathtaking and the variety of colours on the mountains in sunlight and shadow this early spring day was astonishing. A bit more head scratching and a few more twists and turns down a stony trackway and we were there!
Now we knew. Not only had we found the grave of Macaura – that's the old Irish way of saying McCarthy – but we had come across the site of one of the most significant battles in Irish history! The Irish chieftain, Finín McCarthy (named as the 'King' of Kerry – and that's why Kerry is known as The Kingdom), joined up with the O'Sullivan Beare from West Cork and the O'Donoghues from Ross Castle to rout the Normans, who were led by Sir John Fitzgerald. This battle took place in 1261. 1261! Over eight hundred years ago… This confirms my thesis that you can't go anywhere in Ireland without stumbling over history. The Anglo-Normans had claimed their stake in Ireland from 1169 when Strongbow (Richard de Clare) arrived with the blessing of Henry II (and the Pope – who saw the Irish church charting its own course and not following Rome!). Reasonably, the Irish chieftains objected to the Norman invaders, hence this confrontation.
In the Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society, 1961, Volume 66, there is a comprehensive – but not entirely enlightening – article by Diarmud Ó Murchadha on The Battle of Callan:
…Finghin Mac Carthy had learned much from his opponents during his years of conflict, while he had the added advantage of knowing intimately the territory over which he fought. At Callann he chose his battleground, at a spot where a mountainy river called the Slaheny joins the Ruachtach, close by the castle of Ardtully. No doubt he reckoned that here the heavily-armoured cavalry of the invader could be used to the least advantage. Battle was then joined and Finghin mac Domhnaill mic Charthaigh emerged victorious… Unfortunately no details of the conflict – apart from the names of those slain – are available. Incidentally, the fullest account of the battle is given, not by the Munster annals, but by the Annals of Loch Ce and Annals of Connacht:
AD 1261 – A great war was waged, and numerous injuries were committed in this year by Finghin, son of Domhnall Mac Carthaigh, and his brothers, against the foreigners.There was a great hosting by the Geraldines into Desmond, to attack Mac Carthy, but it was Mac Carthy attacked them, and defeated them…
The Annals go on to record the fact that Finghin followed up his victory at Callan by attacking and destroying every Norman castle and stronghold in Munster. As the sign over Macaura's Grave tells us: …he liberated the Kingdom of South Munster from Norman domination forever…
But who is it that the Macaura Grave celebrates? 'Donal, Chieftain of the McCarthy Fineens'… Presumably this is not the Finghin, who, according to the Annals, went on after the battle to rout the Normans out of Munster: the Finghin who is known as mac Domhnaill mic Charthaigh – 'son of Domhnaill MacCarthy'. Could it be his father (Donal is an Anglicisation of Domhnaill)? In which case it was the clan chieftain who died in the battle and his son who went on to clear the Normans out of Kerry. There are a few accounts of the battle, but none of them clarify this. It all happened a long time ago, of course, and memories fade. In fact this site was all but lost: an article in The Kerryman takes up the story, illustrated by this photograph:
…The men of Kilgarvan were busy in November 1981 – making a road fit for a king! The king in question is Finín McCarthy who died in 1261 after being the first Irish king to defeat the Normans, thus giving Kerry the name of the Kingdom… Legend has it that after the battle, McCarthy stood on a ditch to survey the battlefield, when a dying Norman killed him with an arrow. McCarthy was buried on the spot, and a large slab was used as a headstone. The grave now lies on a narrow little road in Callan beside Tom Healy's farm. When retired Dublin civil servant Frank Shanley spent a recent holiday in Kilgarvan he went looking for the grave, which was buried by shrubs and bushes… He decided to organise a meeting of the local men to try and get them to improve the grave and access to it…. It was Dan O'Sullivan, Down, Tom O'Donoghue and Michael Teehan, who were slaving away widening the roadway from eight feet wide to 16 feet, when he visited in November 1981… Apart from the narrow roadway and the briars and trees, there was also a steady stream of water running over the grave, but the men got the pipes to divert the water in another direction. There was no actual inscription on the grave that the men could read, but there were a series of lines and crosses on it, which they hope will be examined by an expert…. They hope that when they have the roadway to the grave cleared, they can erect signposts to the grave, and notices around the grave telling the history of McCarthy's death in the battle of Callan…
So we have the 'men of Kilgarvan' – back in the 80s – to thank for leading us to this now tranquil but historically turmoiled and fascinating spot. There is still the puzzle of which McCarthy is commemorated: perhaps we'll never know for sure. But it's not bad to have access to a story which has survived for the best part of nine hundred years – just about within living memory by Irish standards! After this excitement we continued our journey over the spectacular Coomhola road through the mountains towards Ballylickey and gently slid back into West Cork. If you can cope with very narrow roads (it's not so bad – we only saw two other vehicles, both local farmers, in the whole 25 kilometres!) it's one of the great road trips of Ireland – with the added bonus of a history lesson to be taken in.
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← Is It Really "Tinpot" to Celebrate Anniversary of Leeds' FA Cup win at Man U? – by Rob Atkinson
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Cellino Confirms Cook Departure With "Not For Sale" Claim – by Rob Atkinson
Seasoned observers of Massimo Cellino's somewhat tenuous relationship with the truth will find it hard to derive much – if any – reassurance from the Italian's claim that midfield prodigy Lewis Cook is not for sale. Sadly, the rule of thumb where il Duce is concerned appears to be that old saw "believe nothing until it has been officially denied". At Yorkshire's Number One club, this could more conveniently be described as "The McCormack Protocol".
This is, of course, no way to run a football club – or any other organisation which holds the happiness and contentment of thousands of followers in its hands. It's downright unprincipled. Such cynicism is really more the preserve of politicians and other such undesirables, operating in an arena where it is tacitly understood that misdirection and deception are simply the tools of the trade. But Cellino has brought to Elland Road standards of veracity that would make a Westminster spin doctor wince; his track record as the owner of Leeds United is littered with broken promises, slippery evasions and downright lies.
The examples of forked-tongue complex are not difficult to cite, neither are they capable of much misinterpretation. From the vow to repurchase the stadium and the training ground on Day One of his tenure, to his serial failures to stand by coach after coach, as promised, "Cellinocchio" has seen his nose growing longer with each undeniable failure to deliver on that out-dated commodity: the truth. It's been a tawdry couple of years down LS11 way.
Now we're just a few days into January or, as most fans think of it, the mid-season transfer window. But for Leeds fans, this time of the year has long been "Crown Jewels Sale Time". Right now, the Leeds United treasury is crammed with diamonds, greedily coveted by predatory clubs operating at a higher level – and well aware of the short-termism that characterises United's retention policy.
January, crucially, is always the acid test of Leeds' resolve to hang onto its prize assets – and it's a test the club usually fails, leaving the fans misty-eyed at the loss of yet more potentially winning talent. Of the current crop, Sam Byram represents low-hanging fruit almost bound to be plucked before the month is out. Leeds fans have reluctantly come around to his impending loss as a result of the club's failure to come up with an appropriate contract. The likes of Cook, Alex Mowatt and Charlie Taylor, though, would be seen as a premature cashing-in on youngsters still tied to the club and evidently content, for the moment at least.
Young Cook is the name on everyone's lips at the moment, with firm interest registered by Premier League giants Bournemouth and a figure not unadjacent to £10m mooted. There's rich irony there, not that any Leeds fans will relish it. Almost seven years before our Lewis was born, Leeds were beating the south coast outfit to win the second-tier championship and head on and up towards ultimate glory two years later. The same match saw the Cherries plummet into the third division, destined for a crisis that would threaten their very existence. How times change, how roles reverse. Perhaps in time our relative positions might switch back again, but that's cold comfort in a here and now which sees Bournemouth as the shark to our small-fry status.
Given our less than completely trustworthy owner's recent statement, it would be no surprise to see Cook go – but it would be a tragedy – and it would be further confirmation of crazy priorities at Leeds. It may be, of course, that all of this Lewis Cook brouhaha has been cynically engineered to sweeten the bitter pill of Byram's departure and subsequent inadequate replacement. With a notoriously slithery operator like Cellino, little is too Machiavellian to rule out. But the simpler and more worrying possibility is that he's simply lying. Again.
As the sharks circle and the vultures flap overhead in the next few weeks, we will learn quite a bit more about our current situation under a man who has proved time and again that he's unfit to run a club like Leeds United. And whatever happens, whatever lies and broken promises are exposed – you can be sure that the blame will be apportioned anywhere other than the office of one M. Cellino.
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11 responses to "Cellino Confirms Cook Departure With "Not For Sale" Claim – by Rob Atkinson"
LORIMER IS A REPTILE | 07/01/2016 at 11:12 | Reply
No one should believe a word Cellino says, and for that matter the manager Evans.
I was told from within the game, and by a usual very reliable contact, that the deal to sell Cooke to Bournemouth for £8m is a done deal.
I am also told that Byram will see out his contract and then leave in the Summer, unless there are bids from a huge club such as Liverpool.
Whatever happens, as long as Cellino remains, NO GOOD WHATESOVER will come of the club!!!
Was it a Scandinavian chap? If so, I've heard the same.
LORIMER IS A REPTILE | 07/01/2016 at 11:15 |
No Rob.
Through a British agent.
The plot thickens…
Writers Holiday | 07/01/2016 at 12:07 | Reply
I blame Tom Lees!
Thanks again Rob for telling us how it REALLY is!
Best Wishes to all Leeds fans!
GerryCwmbran
Mally | 07/01/2016 at 12:25 | Reply
Your anti Cellino rants are getting tedious Rob . I am a big reader and fan of your blogs , but the way you have twisted things to suit your own point of view , would do credit to Alistair Cambell as a spin doctor . Nobody that cares for our team would deny that some of the crazy things the mad Italian has done are detrimental to its fortunes , but lets be honest and say that most everyone I know would have sold Ross for the stupid money Fulham gave us . Also apart from Byrom leaving which seems inevitable , he has bent over backwards to try and keep our young stars . Richer owners than him have had to sell their best players , but he at least is trying to keep ours . As for buying the ground , I am sick to death of hearing people use it as a stick to beat him with . He never sold it in the first place and I for one would rather any spare money was spent on the team and not just to satisfy the anti Cellino brigade . I don't actually want him either , but he is what we have and at the moment we are doing ok in spite of him. Lets just let things run their course and see what happens , as there is nothing you or anyone else can do about it , it is his club unfortunately and people like you twisting things to score points is not gonna change him one iota .
We all have opinions Rob and you are more than entitled to yours , but as much as I am a fan of your blogs , even forwarding to other teams fans , I do think your anti Cellino rants are over the top . That's my opinion mate .
Happy New Year to you and your family .
The problem for me is Cellino's ongoing policy of lies and broken promises. We're being taken for mugs, and that we're surely not.
yorxman | 07/01/2016 at 16:08 |
From BBC Sport today:
Kidderminster Harriers have parted company with head coach Dave Hockaday after just three months in charge. Harriers lie bottom of the National League, 12 points adrift of safety, having won just twice all season.
Cellino put this c**t in charge of the world famous LEEDS UNITED Football Club…nuff said eh Rob?!!
mcs1957Michael Southward | 07/01/2016 at 14:55 | Reply
For what it's worth here are my thoughts. I was pro Cellino on arrival and I have yet to convince myself that I am now anti Cellino. I genuinely do not believe that he bought Leeds in order to fail. What I think I understand is that the man is the ultimate egotist, prima donna call him what you like but he won't listen to anyone apart from himself and this is a recipe for disaster. All successful people surround themselves with equally smart people so that they can delegate with trust. Cellino has no-one of that calibre. He did have that luxury in Adam Pearson, the fact that he up-sticks speaks volumes. Cellino needs to learn and I wish he wasn't doing it with the football club that I follow, and always will.
patrick hogan | 07/01/2016 at 17:01 | Reply
I agree with Mally. I am a fan of this blog and your views Rob: as well as your ability to air them in an honest and convincing way. Though I have my doubts about Cellino and wish the club could be run on more democratic principles with the council and fans involved in some way: we have a demagogue. He hasn't yet done a Bates and sold off young players when he could have done. You were happy at the McCormack sale and even wrote about it as a mugging if I remember rightly, even if the funds haven't been invested in player buying: maybe perhaps to pay off debts?. We will likely never find out.
As for 'Lorimer Is A reptile"s post. We can all play that game about having heard a rumour from a reliable source: and you agreed with this Rob. If you are both correct: fair enough. It supports your view of Cellino. But if you are wrong i would like you both to have the decency to come back on here and explain why: Scandinavian chap or British agent notwithstanding.
I've been wrong many a time and I'd hate myself if I failed to acknowledge it.


I am a creature of habit. Although I love to venture out and experiment constantly, I always come back my solid favorites. I have been using the same shampoo, sleeping in the same t-shirts and, heck, even wearing the same brand of underwear (ah!) that I have been rocking for years and years.
Breakfast however has been a tumultuous affair. For a month it's yogurt and granola and then the next it's all about scrambled eggs. It's been bagels, cereal, pancakes, avocado toast, and even boiled egg sandwiches. But right now, it's all about this scallion omelet.
Scallions, green onions, whatever you call them I will eat them in everything. They work here kind of like onions would but without any of that crying business. The combination of parmesan and goat cheese is a great balance between sharpness and tanginess. Omelets seem really complicated, but you just have to dump the eggs in the pan and be patient while it firms up. Then you add your fillings to one side, and flip the other side snuggling the fillings inside. Breakfast done, for now at least.
Heat a small pan over low heat. Add the butter and swirl it around the pan.
Whisk together the eggs in a small bowl and pour into the pan.
This is the most important step! Allow the eggs to mostly cook, swirling the pan and lifting up the cooked egg so that when you tilt the pan none of the egg migrates.
Add the goat cheese, parmesan and scallion to one side of the pan, and fold the other half of the egg on top of the other.
Allow the cheeses to melt, for 1-2 more minutes, and devour.


The 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity, referred to in the article below, is now under way. These meetings are very important as they lead to international agreements regarding how GM technologies can be regulated.
Zambia citizens have repeatedly stated their absolute objection to Modern Biotechnology and the production of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Today, this position is reiterated as we support the global call for a moratorium on Gene Drive releases, including applied research such as open field trial releases, until there is further understanding of the potential risks and technical issues. We request our National Representatives to do the same at the upcoming 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity due to take place in Sharm El -Sheikh, Egypt 17-29 November 2018.
Synthetic Biology is currently globally unregulated and categorically undermines the Precautionary Principle and Human Rights for free, prior and informed consent. Proponents of Synthetic Biology – big agro-food and pharmaceutical corporations, together with philanthropic capital – are pushing for African counties to accept this new technology. The premature push absolutely disregards the unknown risks and long term effects on whole ecosystems and human populations.
"We raise our concern regarding the considerable unknown risks associated with new SynBio technologies; the inability to contain organisms following both field trial and commercial releases, the inability to regulate transboundary movement of Gene Drive Organisms (GDOs); the issues surrounding monitoring, assessment and liability; and the need for free, prior and informed consent.
We therefore call on you to uphold the best interests of Zambia, her citizens and her environment and future generations. Africa has been the site of foreign and corporate exploitation for many years, and synthetic biology poses an extreme new era of manipulation and control" .
The umbrella term, Synthetic Biology, (i.e. artificial / unnatural) describes next generation genetic engineering tools that facilitate and accelerate the "design, redesign, manufacture and/or modification of genetic materials, living organisms and biological systems" (CBD operational definition).


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Prince George's naughty habit revealed
This is the reason the Royals were laughing in Charles portrait
Inside the Hierarchy Of The British Royal Family
Will the Queen abdicate? Who will take her place? How many are in line for the throne? Here's everything you need to know about the British Monarchy. - by New Idea
They no longer hold the reins of power or exert any direct political influence in the UK, but the British Monarchy remains one of the most beloved and respected institutions in the world.
Queen Elizabeth II is the current ruler of the British Monarchy and the Commonwealth realms, including Australia, but who is in line to take the place of the 93 year old? And who ruled the Monarchy before her?
For the last 67 years, the British Royal family has been presided over by Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II, the first-born daughter of King George VI. She is the longest reigning British monarch of all time, overtaking Queen Victoria's 63-year stint in 2015. She's also the oldest living monarch.
Elizabeth II's path to the throne took many historical twists and turns.
The Queen's grandfather was George V, who was the grandson of Queen Victoria. He was not first in line to the throne and did not expect to become king; he only did so because his elder brother Prince Albert died in 1892. He married Queen Mary, who was also a royal by birth (her great-grandfather was King George III).
King George and Queen Mary's first-born son, King Edward VIII, was crowned king after his father's death in 1936. His reign would last under a year due to a scandal of his own making: he proposed to Wallis Simpson, an American woman who had been divorced. The Church of England, of which Edward was the nominal head, opposed the marriage, and so did the British government. Putting his money where his heart was, he abdicated to be with his wife, leaving the second-born son, Prince Albert, to take the throne.
Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson (the Duke and Duchess of Windsor).
Albert was crowned King George VI, and he married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (Queen Elizabeth). They had two children, Elizabeth and Margaret. When George died in 1952, Elizabeth began her long and ongoing (as of 2019) tenure as Queen Elizabeth II. Her mother, Queen Elizabeth, became known as the Queen Mother. Elizabeth's sister, Princess Margaret, died in 2002.
From left Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Mother, Princess Margaret and King George VI (in 1942).
In 1947, Elizabeth married Philip, Prince of Greece and Denmark, who was given the title Duke of Edinburgh. The couple had four children: Charles, who is first in line to the throne, Anne, Andrew and Edward.
In 1981, Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer, who as Princess Diana became one of the most beloved members of the royal family of all time. The couple had two children, William and Harry.
Charles, Diana, William and Harry in 1987.
Diana and Charles sensationally divorced in 1996 following infidelities on both parts. Charles had long been in a relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles. Upon their divorce, Diana was permitted to retain her title of Princess and had equal custody to her children.
At the age of 36, Diana died in a car crash in Paris, a tragedy which sent much of the world into mourning.
In 2005, Charles married Camilla, now the Duchess of Cornwall.
Diana and Charles' first-born, Prince William, is second in line to the throne. In 2011, he married Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge, and they have three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The Succession to the Crown Act 2013 means that younger males can no longer take the throne over their older female siblings (previously, daughters could only inherit the British throne if there were no living sons). This means that the three children are all in line to the throne after their father, respective of their birth order.
William and Kate
Princess Charlotte and Prince George.
In 2018, Prince Harry, who is sixth in line to the throne, married American actress Meghan Markle, now the Duchess of Sussex, and in 2019 they had a son, Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, who is 7th in line to the throne.
Harry, Meghan and Archie.
Eighth in line to throne is Prince Andrew, who has long been embroiled in the controversial life of paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, who committed suicide in prison in 2019. Andrew's children with his ex wife Sarah Ferguson - Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie - hold the ninth and tenth places respectively.
Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson with children Princess Beatrice (left) and Princess Eugenie (in 1999).
The Queen's youngest son, Prince Edward, is next in line, followed by his and his wife Sophie's children, James and Louise.
Prince Edward and Sophie.
And then there's Queen Elizabeth's younger sister, Princess Anne, who is the 14th in line, followed by members of her family.
So will it ever be a case of Prince Charles taking the throne while his mother is alive?
Possibly. In his 2018 book Charles at Seventy, royal correspondent Robert Jobson says the Queen plans to abdicate in 2021, when she is 95.
"I understand the Queen has given the matter considerable thought and believes that, if she is still alive at 95, she will seriously consider passing the reign to Charles," said Jobson.
"Her Majesty is mindful of her age and wants to make sure when the time comes, the transition of the Crown is seamless."
Others tend to think that if she does abdicate it will be after her Platinum Jubilee in 2022, when she'll be celebrating 70 years on the throne.
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The Episode starts with Kalyani telling story of Anupriya and tells that someone had reached her to give wings to her dreams, she was answerable to destiny and that's why she wiped her tears and picked the book. She tells that she built courage in herself and reached the college. She went against the family's wish. She tells everything in poetry. She asks what is wrong if Anupriya wants to study and get a degree. Aao Saheb asks what do you think that I will get impressed with your bookish words and says Anupriya didn't leave us and she eclipsed our family. Sampada and Atharv smiles. Kalyani says my Aai did a mistake to become independent, and asks everyone if she shall be appreciated or punishment. She asks them to say. Malhar tells that she shall be appreciated.


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Sean Trotman
Deloitte Tax LLP
Sean Trotman has more than 25 years experience advising clients on employment tax, incentive compensation and mobility program policy and tax matters. His clients range from small, privately held companies to some of the largest, most complex organizations in the world. He has served as the lead advisor to many companies in the context of corporate reorganizations, particularly as to the implications for their compensation and incentive plan arrangements. In addition, Sean is the Deloitte Lead Client Service Partner (overseeing all services) for two Fortune 500 companies.
Sean is a sought after speaker at local, national and international learning and development programs, as well as external professional conferences. He has authored a number of articles for various publications, and contributed content to books, on cross-border tax, talent and rewards issues. Sean is member of the Board of British American Business, a pre-eminent transatlantic business organization, for whom he serves on the Executive Committee as Treasurer. He is also actively involved with the Global Equity Organization and was recently appointed as a Fellow of Global Equity for his contributions to the global share plan industry.
Outside of his professional life, Sean holds a second degree blackbelt in Taekwondo (Korean martial art) and also enjoys trail and road biking and long distance running while his knees still allow him (he has run 5 marathons, all outside of the US, since turning 40!).
Sean was born and raised in England and earned his Bachelor's degree in International Business and French from Aston University. Post graduation, he qualified with the Association of Taxation Technicians in the United Kingdom. Sean has also studied at the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce in Rouen, France and is fluent in French. Sean has lived in the United States for the last 20 years.
Designing Remote Work Policies with Immigration and Tax Considerations in Mind


Ok I am going to try to send these pictures again. These are some of my favorites from the Needlework show. I haven't forgotten you knitters, I'll have news for you tomorrow. The following are canvases from Elizabeth Turner, Sandy Gilmore, Barbara Elmore,Leigh and Colors of Praise. Thanks for your patience and I hope these emails aren't a pest.
Let us know if any of these beautiful canvas interest you. We will be sure to save them for you!!


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Winter & Winter: a recording company with a difference
by Dominique Olivier / December 1, 1999
If you've heard of cellist Paolo Beschi or La Gaia Scienza it's thanks to the German recording company Winter &;Winter, which has unearthed young artists of genius and given them the opportunity of embarking on an international recording career. W&W has always had surprises in store for its listeners -- artists with an original approach, hard-to-find or improvised music, and magnificent cover design that favours artwork over text, to name a few. Enthusiasm is the driving force in W&W, which does nothing like other recording companies. We talked with CEO Stefan Winter in September when he was passing through Montreal.
W&W's listings reveal a striking musical diversity, typical of its founder. "I come from a background of ancient music, having studied with Konrad Ruhland, and of jazz, since I worked for 10 years with a Polygram jazz label. I wanted to go out on my own and produce recordings of many musical styles," he explained. W&W is open to all kinds of music. "What is important for me is being able to produce very specific projects, not to present a particular musical style." The company's various series -- Basic Edition, New Edition, Artist Edition, and Special Edition -- provide scope for marketing and distribution. "I don't think about these classifications when I'm in the middle of a project," he said, "only when it's time to prepare the album cover."
Winter likens his products to cinema. "I try to tell a story with each album. I'm like a film director. The script is the score, the musicians are the actors, and then you're also dealing with time and space. It all has to be pulled together to produce what I call audio-films."
W&W recordings are complete art objects, uniting sound and sight. "I hate plastic! You can feel the CD case with your fingers, and that's an important consideration." Winter's cardboard cases are actually so pleasant to the touch that listeners feel they have a sensual relationship with the recording before they even hear it. "I also want to create objects that are alive, not museum pieces," he added.
Listeners looking for clear liner notes won't find them on W&W albums. Winter prefers to let the audience's imagination take flight on the basis of cover design or extracts from composers' comments. "I'm a little afraid of putting things into words, because that limits the imagination," Winter explained. "I don't want to give blow-by-blow descriptions. I prefer to tell true stories that relate to the music."
Winter likes his artists to be enthusiastic about his projects, just as he wants distributers to be excited about his products and to connect with the company's innovative image. W&W is always in search of new ideas to stimulate listeners' interest. Winter spoke with obvious pleasure about his future "babies," -- a series of recordings built around a trip to Havana (W&W is always taking us somewhere), and another based on bagpipes!
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A role for CD4+ but not CD8+ T cells in immunity to Schistosoma mansoni induced by 20 krad-irradiated and Ro 11-3128-terminated infections.
Vignali DA., Crocker P., Bickle QD., Cobbold S., Waldmann H., Taylor MG.
The role of CD4+ (L3/T4+) and CD8+ (Lyt-2+) T cells in immunity to Schistosoma mansoni induced by 20 krad-irradiated and Ro 11-terminated infections in mice was investigated directly by in vivo depletion of these subsets with cytotoxic rat monoclonal antibodies (mAb). Effective physical depletion was demonstrated by flow cytometric analysis and immunohistochemical staining. Functional depletion of helper activity following anti-CD4 treatment was indicated by an abrogation of concanavalin A(Con A)-induced colony-stimulating factor (CSF) release, while anti-CD8 treatment had no effect in these assays. Pre-existing S. mansoni-specific antibody levels were unaffected by anti-CD4 and anti-CD8 treatment. In vivo depletion of CD4+ T cells resulted in a dramatic reduction in immunity induced by one (up to 100%) and two (up to 70%) vaccinations with 20 krad-irradiated cercariae and also of resistance induced by Ro 11-attenuated infections (up to 100%). Depletion of CD8+ T cells had no effect on resistance induced by any of the vaccination protocols investigated. A correlation was observed between resistance and T cell-induced, macrophage-mediated killing of schistosomula in vitro, both of which were abrogated following anti-CD4 treatment but were unaffected by CD8+ T-cell depletion. The possible role of CD4+ T cells in vivo and the implications for vaccine development are discussed.
Animals, Antibodies, Helminth, CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes, Colony-Stimulating Factors, Female, Lymphocyte Depletion, Macrophage Activation, Mice, Mice, Inbred CBA, Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosomiasis mansoni, T-Lymphocytes


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I read this article and found it very interesting, thought it might be something for you. The article is called Visiting St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and is located at https://www.touritalynow.com/blog/visiting-st-peters-basilica/.
Visiting St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
St. Peter's Basilica is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The church is located within the Vatican City, west of Tiber River and next to the Hadrian's Mausoleum and Janiculum Hill. Visitors can approach the Basilica through the St. Peter's Piazza.
It is officially called Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano and considered to be the largest Catholic Church in the world. It covers an area of 2.3 hectares and the interior can hold 60,000 people simultaneously. According to the Catholic tradition, St. Peter is the first Bishop of Rome and the first Pope, the Basilica is named after him. Also, based from historical evidence, the remains of the Saint can be found underneath the altar. The Basilica is also a famous pilgrimage site and host for liturgical functions. As such, it holds a special place in the hearts of Catholics, being one of the holiest Catholic sites and it is often referred to as "the greatest of all churches of Christendom."
The Basilica was originally constructed under the rule of Emperor Constantine in the 4th century in the area where St. Peter and other Christians had been martyred, close to the Circus of Nero. The old basilica has a typical Latin cross structure with an apsidal end at the chancel, a wide nave and two aisles on the sides. It was built over a shrine believed to be St. Peter's tomb. Neglected during the period of the Avignon Papacy and by the end of the 15th century, the old basilica was in need of repair. The construction began on April 18, 1506 and the Basilica as we see it today was completed on November 18, 1626.
The architectural styles of St. Peter's Basilica were Renaissance and Baroque. It was built under the designs of Donato Bramante, Antonio da Sangallo, Michelangelo, Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola, Giacomo della Porta, Carlo Maderno and Gianlorenzo Bernini. The Basilica's interior, its aisles, naves, towers and narthex are equally fascinating. It has huge mosaics and world famous artworks which include Michelangelo's Pieta and Bernini's Baldachin among many others. The Basilica also has twenty five richly decorated altars, thirty nine statues of Saints who founded a religious order, paintings and sculpture of angels which were made by notable artists of the period which includes Michelangelo, Bernini, Fontana, Muziano, Costanzi and Caravaggio among others.
Aside from the magnificent works of art, St Peter's Basilica is home to many tombs and relics. Many of the tombs are located in the Vatican grottoes which are located below the Basilica. There 91 Popes buried in the grotto which includes Pope Paul VI (1978), Pope John Paul II (2005) and the holiest place is that of St. Peter's tomb. Also buried in the grotto are: St. Ignatius of Antioch, Emperor Otto II, Giovanni da Palestrina, James Stuart, his wife and his two sons, Queen Christina of Sweden and Countess Matilda of Tuscany among many others. Underneath the crypt, are the recently discovered Tomb of Julii, which has a mosaic said to be dated to the 3rd century or 4th century, and other pagan tombs from the 2nd century.
Visiting St. Peter's Basilica is an experience of a lifetime. Prepare to be overwhelmed with the Basilica's façade, piazza, columns, niches, paintings and sculpture, because it is a monument for artistry. Please note that if you wish to get inside the Basilica, you should dress appropriately, which means no shorts, miniskirts or bare shoulders, it being a holy site for Catholics.
Posted on January 13, 2011 at 4:39 AM.
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class LowPriorityJob
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class MediumPriorityJob
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class HighPriorityJob
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class JobThatDoesNotSpecifyAQueue

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If there was an award for National Trust Property That Doesn't Look Very Interesting But Turns Out To Be Brilliant then Clouds Hill would win it.
And I'm sorry if that offends anyone but it's true. When I looked up Clouds Hill on the National Trust website, this is the first thing I saw:
Remember, this is the National Trust. Clouds Hill could have been a castle. It could have been a manor house. It could have been a hill. In fact it's a little hovel with no windows.
But I've watched enough episodes of A Touch of Frost to know that you have to look beneath the surface of these things. WHY, I asked myself, would the National Trust own a little windowless cottage?
The answer is Lawrence of Arabia. The great TE Lawrence used this little place as his rural retreat from 1923 until his untimely death in 1935:
And in fact, until today, that is all I knew about TE Lawrence - that he was killed in a motorbike accident. Here are some other facts about him and Clouds Hill:
He was born in 1888 at Tremadoc in Wales
After university in 1915, he was posted to the British Military Intelligence office in Cairo
He became an expert on Arabia and in 1922 he wrote the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, an account of his experiences
He agreed to write a shorter version of this text while he was enlisted in the Tank Corps, which was stationed near Bovington in Dorset
He rented a little ramshackle woodsman's cottage nearby called Clouds Hill, where he could write and listen to music
He received many illustrious visitors there, including EM Forster and Thomas Hardy
He returned to the RAF in 1925 and was posted to India
It was during this time that he bought Clouds Hill, loaning it out to friends
In 1929 he returned and began remodelling the house - it was completed in 1934 and remains the same today
He was killed half a mile up the road in 1935 when he swerved his motorbike to avoid some cyclists on the way back from the post office
The rooms at Clouds Hill are fascinating. It somehow manages to be austere and yet cosy at the same time. My favourite feature was the enormous gramophone - Lawrence was a music buff apparently and had the latest hi-fi equipment. You can just about see it on the right in this very poor photo:
There were no scones at Clouds Hill - there was no anything at Clouds Hill - but it didn't matter at all. It's a fascinating little place that gives an insight to a very interesting man and I highly recommend it.
Clouds Hill: 5 out of 5
Scones: 0 out of 5 (there aren't any, but I knew that)
Labels: Dorset
Simon Douglas Thompson 18 May 2015 at 07:47
Interesting! Turns out Lawrence was sending money to a woman in my Newark hometown for a while in the 20s and 30s...