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Mimi Aboriginal Art & Craft
Top End Style Paintings
Desert Style Paintings
River Style Paintings
Artists > Artist 46 of 53
Sarah Daniels
Sarah is one of the highest Law women in her home community Balgo, being consulted and deferred to on all questions of Law. In addition, she is the custodian (shared with her sisters Mitjilli and Nancy Naninurra, when they were alive). Her traditional land is called Mina Mina and is located north of Lake Mackay in the Northern Territory. In her formative years, Sarah and her family travelled and hunted, performing ceremonies and Law to look after their country, as well as for their own spiritual preservation. Nomadic life was harsh and most of her extended family passed away or moved to other parts of the country by the time Sarah had her first contact with non-Aboriginal people.
When she was a young girl, Sarah left her bush home with her husband Charlie Tjupurulla and their first child Jeanie, headed to Mount Doreen Cattle Station located in the Northern Territory, 50km west of Yuendumu. It was there that she had a further three children: Peter, Veronica and Linda.
Sarah and her family have lived in Balgo community since 1971. Sarah has a unique painting style, whereby each work comprises of multiple layers, each shrouding a Tjukurrpa (dreaming) that is unable to be observed by the eye. She has a certain spontaneity and strength of brush mark that only an elder could achieve, leaving rhythmical tracks across the canvas, while each work also resonates with the power of place and intimate knowledge of country that Sarah has been able to maintain throughout her life. Painting is like her second language and she paints persistently with passion and dedication, weaving stories from the Tjukurrpa (Dreaming) as well as her personal history and knowledge.
Kukatja, Warlpiri, Pintupi
Napanangke
Newest first ↓
Cheapest first ↓
Wigeraii Jukurrpa – Women's Ceremony
Women's Ceremony
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After its first appearance during World War I the tank continued to be developed over the following two decades, but at a much slower pace due to many causes, not the least being a lack of agreement over exactly how such machines should be used in war. By the 1930s tanks had gained all the basic characteristics that we still recognise today, but they were still fairly modestly armoured, allowing infantry to combat them with relatively light weapons. By 1939 however such weapons were proving of little use against the better protected vehicles, and over the following six years tank armour rapidly improved. As a result the major anti-tank weapons were ever larger guns of at least 37 mm calibre, which quickly gave way to more powerful examples such as the famous German '88'. In effect small artillery pieces, these were the major elements of infantry's anti-tank fight, although very often the best anti-tank weapon was recognised as being another tank. Nevertheless there were some infantry weapons which were light yet capable of damaging or destroying at least some of the tanks of the day, with a bit of luck and a good eye.
Most of the heavier weapons have long been available in 1/72 plastic, and many of the lighter examples have also found their way into sets of figures, as our long 'See Also' list below testifies. However this is the first time that such a theme has been used for a single set of figures spanning all the major participants in the European theatre of World War II. Effectively this set covers four separate but related subjects: anti-tank infantry from the Soviet Union, Germany, Britain and the United States, each of which is conveniently represented by four figures as shown above. We will therefore consider each nationality in turn.
Row one contains the Soviet figures, and immediately demonstrates one of the features of this set: Namely that much of it has little to do with tank combat. In fact there is not a single Soviet anti-tank weapon to be found here. Not one anti-tank rifle, rifle grenade or hand grenade. Soviet anti-tank strength relied on the kind of heavy guns that are not a part of this set, and to a degree on weapons supplied to them by their allies. However another major source, once the war turned in their favour, was the capture of German weapons. The famous German Panzerfaust was captured in large quantities and extensively used, and the first two figures here are each holding an example. The first is merely carrying his but the second shows some sign of being about to use his. However he has yet to raise the aiming sight, which released the trigger, and is in any case currently pointing it rather high in the air. The third figure is a generic officer, and the rather dramatic fourth seems to be carrying a Degtyarev or DP light machine gun. This was a good weapon but not likely to stop a tank, so its inclusion here is a bit strange. True part of a tank's defence was the supporting infantry, so clearing these would leave the tank more open to attack, but that hardly warrants the label of anti-tank weapon.
All the men wear authentic uniform. Each figure has a different but realistic uniform, with the first two having the quilted jacket and all four being dressed for cold weather. The officer wears a warm-looking coat which may be of civilian origin, but unusually for the time it is single-breasted (it looks like a single-breasted copy of the common shuba coat), while the last man has also found himself a coat that we could not positively identify. Kit is a little sparse but looks OK, and the poses too are fine although the very dramatic final figure almost looking like he is firing his machine gun from the hip would be pretty unlikely, certainly if he hopes to hit anything at more than a few metres range.
The second row reveals the Germans in this set, and what do we notice first but more Panzerfaust! The Germans made these in the millions, and they were simple one-shot weapons that could do great damage with very little training. As with the Soviet figures however neither of the men modelled here are about to fire as neither have the sight raised. Indeed the last figure in the row is pressing the weapon against his stomach, which would do his abdomen no good at all were he to fire it now. Of all the German light anti-tank weapons the Panzerfaust deserves a good deal of coverage, but there were other such weapons, although these are not present here. The first man carries the equally famous MP38 or MP40 submachine gun, while the second looks to have an MG34 in his hands. Both were excellent weapons but neither would trouble any but the lightest and oldest tank.
We have discussed German uniform of the 39-45 war so many times on this site that there really is not anything more to say. All these figures have correct uniform and kit, but all seem to have the neat jackets and the jackboots that were a feature of early war German troops rather than late war. Since the Panzerfaust only appeared in late 1943 this seems like an odd combination for these two figures. It is a shame that neither of the Panzerfaust-armed men are in a classic firing pose, but the poses are otherwise good and the soldier firing his MP38 is very nicely done and well animated.
Third in the list is the British, and for them we find some paratroopers. The British had few decent anti-tank weapons when hostilities opened, and of course lost a great deal of equipment in the defeat in France in 1940. The most famous new weapon to fulfill the anti-tank role was the PIAT ('Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank'), and an example can be found in the hands of the second figure in this row. The PIAT was basic, even crude, but did the job fairly well and was widely used including the airborne forces. Two problems with it were that it was heavy (16 kg when loaded) and it had a violent kickback when fired. Both these reasons meant it was not a weapon to be fired from the hip, which is exactly what this figure seems to be doing. Granted there are a tiny number of instances when this did occur, but Italeri should have portrayed the usual rather than the very exceptional, as here. OK, so he could be carrying it, but if so then he would be very unlikely to have loaded it, which is what has happened here. Apart from the confused monopod the weapon is properly sculpted here, yet the pose is an extremely poor choice.
Moving to the rest of the figures our eye is caught by the third figure, kneeling over a miniature mortar. This is the 2-inch mortar, possibly the Mark VIII which was especially small and therefore particularly used by airborne forces. The man is correctly supporting the barrel with one hand while loading a bomb with the other. However mortars are not usually first-choice anti-tank weapons as this is not their main purpose, although they could certainly harm a tank if a bomb exploded on parts of a tank's topside, so again a nice figure to have but not really what you might expect from the set's title. Flanking these two men are two others with no anti-tank role of any kind. The first is firing a Sten submachine gun, the Mark V in fact, which was a popular Para weapon (although he holds it by the magazine, which was frowned upon). He wears the famous maroon beret, which was surprisingly common even in combat (although the badge should be over the left eye, not central as sculpted here), and is an excellent figure. The running Para on the right carries an ammunition case for the PIAT plus his own rifle, and again is a perfectly usable figure.
All the figures have subtle differences in uniform but all are authentic, as is the kit. Naturally paratroopers have even fewer options than ordinary infantry when it comes to guns heavy enough to inconvenience enemy armour, so while these are nice figures they are a surprising choice. However the PIAT pose is of little value and could so easily have been made both accurate and useful with a little research.
Finally in our lightning tour of anti-tank troops we have the Americans, which again are paratroops. This collection of figures includes the heaviest of the weapons on offer, and begins with a mortar. By its size this is the 60 mm M2 mortar, which as we have said is not an ideal anti-tank weapon. However mortars could disperse supporting infantry, and they could also fire illumination shells to help other weapons acquire their target. The unusual pose has the operator holding the weapon at the base as he prepares to load a bomb. The man and mortar tube come as one piece, with the supporting legs as a second piece that needs gluing in place, which is a relatively simple task.
Next there is a man firing a .30 calibre Browning M1919A4 machine gun. This is a weapon we have seen several times before in sets, and as has been done before the man is in a very odd pose. To point the weapon at the target the gunner had to look along the barrel at the sights, which meant he had to be prone behind the gun. This man can only be firing it in the right general direction, which is not what his training had taught him. The gun was capable of being locked onto the tripod, thus allowing pre-aiming, but we would have much preferred the normal prone pose here. One rather obvious omission is any form of ammunition belt feeding the gun! As shown the man is one piece and the weapon two more (gun and tripod). The man's firing hand is part of the gun and fits his wrist. However his base interferes with the rear legs of the tripod, making this a poorly thought out model.
Still on the US paratroops the next figure with binoculars to his eyes holds an M3 submachine gun ('Grease Gun'), which was a popular paratroop weapon, while the rest all carry another good choice, the folding stock .30 calibre M1A1 carbine. The last figure carries the only overtly anti-tank weapon: the famous bazooka. This was a light and reasonably effective weapon which was short enough (1.36 metres - perfectly reproduced here) to be a usable infantry and even airborne option. This particular version lacks a forward handgrip and wooden stock, so is the M1A1 model.
Once again uniform and kit are pretty good. The uniform is the 1943 issue which naturally saw service later in the war such as at Arnhem, and the various items of equipment have been done well. We particularly liked the grenades and ropes attached to the straps, and the ammo bandoliers most of the men are carrying across their chest. One man seems to have an armband on his upper right arm - possibly a gas detector.
The sculpting of all these figures is very good indeed, with great detail clearly picked out everywhere. However several do suffer from some quite large and therefore obvious areas of excess plastic where the mould cannot reach, so while they look good from an ideal angle (which is pretty much how our pictures show them) some are less appealing when you look on the other side of their weapons. However there is no flash to be found, and where pieces have to be fitted together they do so without difficulty.
So there you have it - four reviews for the price of one, and something of an epic! In general this is a great set but some odd pose choices and excess plastic spoil the effect somewhat. More to the point there is actually not a great many anti-tank weapons on show here, and while most of the poses are very usable and even welcome we would have liked to have seen some anti-tank rifles, grenades and other such weapons. Certainly anti-tank teams included soldiers with machine guns etc for attacking supporting infantry and forcing the tank to shut all its hatches, which is presumably what Italeri were thinking when they designed these figures, but with so many suitable figures for this role already available duplicating them here is rather unnecessary.
Scoring such multi-subject sets is particularly difficult. We have highlighted some accuracy issues but on the whole accuracy is very good. You get few poses for any particular nation, and many of them are not related directly to anti-tank activity, so we had to mark down the set on that score. Also some of the weapons on show required a second crewman, yet none are present here, and poses like the PIAT man are not useful and have been scored accordingly. Sculpting is great but the blind spots for the mould are ugly and very evident on some figures, so again a mostly great result suffers at the hands of a few blemishes. A bit of a mixed bag in total, but with some excellent figures that make the set worthwhile in the end.


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package kieker.test.tools.junit.writeRead.jms;

import javax.jms.Destination;
import javax.jms.JMSException;
import javax.jms.Message;
import javax.jms.MessageProducer;

/**
 * This class is part of a very basic fake JMS message broker. It uses a very simple design to deliver messages synchronously from a singleton producer to a
 * singleton consumer. It has only been designed for test purposes ({@link BasicJMSWriterReaderTest}) and should <b>not</b> be used outside this test.
 *
 * @author Nils Christian Ehmke
 *
 * @since 1.8
 */
public class FakeMessageProducer implements MessageProducer {

	private final FakeMessageConsumer consumer;

	/**
	 * Default constructor.
	 *
	 * @param consumer
	 *            The consumer.
	 */
	public FakeMessageProducer(final FakeMessageConsumer consumer) {
		this.consumer = consumer;
	}

	/**
	 * {@inheritDoc}
	 */
	@Override
	public void close() throws JMSException {
		// No code necessary
	}

	/**
	 * {@inheritDoc}
	 */
	@Override
	public int getDeliveryMode() throws JMSException {
		return 0;
	}

	/**
	 * {@inheritDoc}
	 */
	@Override
	public Destination getDestination() throws JMSException {
		return null;
	}

	/**
	 * {@inheritDoc}
	 */
	@Override
	public boolean getDisableMessageID() throws JMSException { // NOPMD (get -> is)
		return false;
	}

	/**
	 * {@inheritDoc}
	 */
	@Override
	public boolean getDisableMessageTimestamp() throws JMSException { // NOPMD (get -> is)
		return false;
	}

	/**
	 * {@inheritDoc}
	 */
	@Override
	public int getPriority() throws JMSException {
		return 0;
	}

	/**
	 * {@inheritDoc}
	 */
	@Override
	public long getTimeToLive() throws JMSException {
		return 0;
	}

	/**
	 * {@inheritDoc}
	 */
	@Override
	public void send(final Message message) throws JMSException {
		this.consumer.addMessage(message);
	}

	/**
	 * {@inheritDoc}
	 */
	@Override
	public void send(final Destination arg0, final Message arg1) throws JMSException {
		// No code necessary
	}

	/**
	 * {@inheritDoc}
	 */
	@Override
	public void send(final Message arg0, final int arg1, final int arg2, final long arg3) throws JMSException {
		// No code necessary
	}

	/**
	 * {@inheritDoc}
	 */
	@Override
	public void send(final Destination arg0, final Message arg1, final int arg2, final int arg3, final long arg4) throws JMSException {
		// No code necessary
	}

	/**
	 * {@inheritDoc}
	 */
	@Override
	public void setDeliveryMode(final int arg0) throws JMSException {
		// No code necessary
	}

	/**
	 * {@inheritDoc}
	 */
	@Override
	public void setDisableMessageID(final boolean arg0) throws JMSException {
		// No code necessary
	}

	/**
	 * {@inheritDoc}
	 */
	@Override
	public void setDisableMessageTimestamp(final boolean arg0) throws JMSException {
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	}

	/**
	 * {@inheritDoc}
	 */
	@Override
	public void setPriority(final int arg0) throws JMSException {
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	}

	/**
	 * {@inheritDoc}
	 */
	@Override
	public void setTimeToLive(final long arg0) throws JMSException {
		// No code necessary
	}

}

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Voci correlate
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Collegamenti esterni

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package me.lucko.helper.metadata;

import com.google.common.collect.ImmutableMap;

import java.util.Optional;
import java.util.function.Consumer;
import java.util.function.Supplier;

import javax.annotation.Nonnull;
import javax.annotation.Nullable;

/**
 * A map which holds {@link MetadataKey}s, and maps them to persistent or transient (expiring / weak) values.
 *
 * Transient values will only be removed during map maintenance, which occurs during a housekeeping task running
 * every minute. Method signatures for the {@link #has(MetadataKey)} and equivalent remain accurate though.
 *
 * @see TransientValue
 */
public interface MetadataMap {

    @Nonnull
    static MetadataMap create() {
        return new MetadataMapImpl();
    }

    /**
     * Adds a metadata key and corresponding value into this map, removing any previous value if present.
     *
     * If a MetadataKey with the same id is already contained within this map, a {@link ClassCastException} will be
     * thrown if they do not share the same type, and the existing value will remain.
     *
     * @param key the key to put
     * @param value the value to map against (non null)
     * @param <T> the value type
     * @throws ClassCastException if any existing key with the same id has a differing type to the key being add
     */
    <T> void put(@Nonnull MetadataKey<T> key, @Nonnull T value);

    /**
     * Adds a metadata key and corresponding value into this map, removing any previous value if present.
     *
     * If a MetadataKey with the same id is already contained within this map, a {@link ClassCastException} will be
     * thrown if they do not share the same type, and the existing value will remain.
     *
     * @param key the key to put
     * @param value the value to map against (non null)
     * @param <T> the value type
     * @throws ClassCastException if any existing key with the same id has a differing type to the key being add
     */
    <T> void put(@Nonnull MetadataKey<T> key, @Nonnull TransientValue<T> value);

    /**
     * Adds a metadata key and corresponding value into this map, removing any previous value if present.
     *
     * Unlike {@link #put(MetadataKey, Object)}, the existing value if present does not need to have the same type.
     *
     * @param key the key to put
     * @param value the value to map against (non null)
     * @param <T> the value type
     */
    <T> void forcePut(@Nonnull MetadataKey<T> key, @Nonnull T value);

    /**
     * Adds a metadata key and corresponding value into this map, removing any previous value if present.
     *
     * Unlike {@link #put(MetadataKey, Object)}, the existing value if present does not need to have the same type.
     *
     * @param key the key to put
     * @param value the value to map against (non null)
     * @param <T> the value type
     */
    <T> void forcePut(@Nonnull MetadataKey<T> key, @Nonnull TransientValue<T> value);

    /**
     * Adds a metadata key and corresponding value into this map, only if an existing key is not present.
     *
     * @param key the key to put
     * @param value the value to map against (non null)
     * @param <T> the value type
     * @return true if there wasn't an existing key, and the key was added
     */
    <T> boolean putIfAbsent(@Nonnull MetadataKey<T> key, @Nonnull T value);

    /**
     * Adds a metadata key and corresponding value into this map, only if an existing key is not present.
     *
     * @param key the key to put
     * @param value the value to map against (non null)
     * @param <T> the value type
     * @return true if there wasn't an existing key, and the key was added
     */
    <T> boolean putIfAbsent(@Nonnull MetadataKey<T> key, @Nonnull TransientValue<T> value);

    /**
     * Gets an optional value for the given key.
     *
     * @param key the metadata key to get
     * @param <T> the value type
     * @return an optional containing the value
     * @throws ClassCastException if there is a key held in the map with the same id but differing type to the given key.
     */
    @Nonnull
    <T> Optional<T> get(@Nonnull MetadataKey<T> key);

    /**
     * Attempts to get a value for the given key, and applies the action is present.
     *
     * @param key the metadata key to lookup
     * @param action the action to apply
     * @param <T> the value type
     * @return true if the action was applied
     * @throws ClassCastException if there is a key held in the map with the same id but differing type to the given key.
     */
    <T> boolean ifPresent(@Nonnull MetadataKey<T> key, @Nonnull Consumer<? super T> action);

    /**
     * Gets a value for the given key, or null if one isn't present.
     *
     * @param key the metadata key to get
     * @param <T> the value type
     * @return the value, or null if no key is present.
     * @throws ClassCastException if there is a key held in the map with the same id but differing type to the given key.
     */
    @Nullable
    <T> T getOrNull(@Nonnull MetadataKey<T> key);

    /**
     * Gets a value for the given key, or returns the default if one isn't present.
     *
     * @param key the metadata key to get
     * @param def the default value
     * @param <T> the value type
     * @return the value, or the default if no key is present.
     * @throws ClassCastException if there is a key held in the map with the same id but differing type to the given key.
     */
    @Nonnull
    <T> T getOrDefault(@Nonnull MetadataKey<T> key, @Nullable T def);

    /**
     * Gets a value for the given key, or puts and returns the default if one isn't present.
     *
     * @param key the metadata key to get
     * @param def the default value
     * @param <T> the value type
     * @return the value, or the supplied value if no key is present.
     * @throws ClassCastException if there is a key held in the map with the same id but differing type to the given key.
     */
    @Nonnull
    <T> T getOrPut(@Nonnull MetadataKey<T> key, @Nonnull Supplier<? extends T> def);

    /**
     * Gets a value for the given key, or puts and returns the default if one isn't present.
     *
     * @param key the metadata key to get
     * @param def the default value
     * @param <T> the value type
     * @return the value, or the supplied value if no key is present.
     * @throws ClassCastException if there is a key held in the map with the same id but differing type to the given key.
     */
    @Nonnull
    <T> T getOrPutExpiring(@Nonnull MetadataKey<T> key, @Nonnull Supplier<? extends TransientValue<T>> def);

    /**
     * Returns if this map contains the given key, and the types of each key match.
     *
     * @param key the key to check for
     * @return true if this map contains the key
     */
    boolean has(@Nonnull MetadataKey<?> key);

    /**
     * Removes the given key from this map
     *
     * @param key the key to remove
     * @return true if a value was removed from the map
     */
    boolean remove(@Nonnull MetadataKey<?> key);

    /**
     * Clears the map
     */
    void clear();

    /**
     * Returns an immutable view of the backing map
     *
     * @return an immutable view of the backing map
     */
    @Nonnull
    ImmutableMap<MetadataKey<?>, Object> asMap();

    /**
     * Returns if the map is empty
     *
     * @return true if the map is empty
     */
    boolean isEmpty();

    /**
     * Removes expired {@link TransientValue}s from this map.
     *
     *
Note that this method does need to be explicitly called - as cleanup happens naturally over time.

     */
    void cleanup();

}


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Q: How to use timescale-bitnami image on Windows? Since there are issues with collations in the default alpine-based timescaledb images, I tried to use the bitnami-image. But I get an error on startup.
docker run ^
-p 5432:5432 ^
-v tsdb-bitnami:/bitnami/postgresql ^
--env POSTGRES_USER=tsdbu ^
--env POSTGRES_DB=tsdbu ^
--env POSTGRES_PASSWORD=tsdbu ^
--name timeseriesdb ^
timescale/timescaledb:1.5.0-pg11-bitnami

This fails with:
ERROR:  permission denied to create extension "timescaledb"
HINT:  Must be superuser to create this extension.

Is there some other parameter that we must pass? i.e. I've tried POSTGRESQL_POSTGRES_PASSWORD (ref= bitnami postgres docs), but this did also not work.
Versions:

*

*Windows 10 64-bit

*Docker version 19.03.4, build 9013bf5

*Timescale container: timescale/timescaledb:1.5.0-pg11-bitnami

Full Output:
postgresql 12:31:34.41
postgresql 12:31:34.41 Welcome to the Bitnami postgresql container
postgresql 12:31:34.41 Subscribe to project updates by watching https://github.com/bitnami/bitnami-docker-postgresql
postgresql 12:31:34.41 Submit issues and feature requests at https://github.com/bitnami/bitnami-docker-postgresql/issues
postgresql 12:31:34.42 Send us your feedback at containers@bitnami.com
postgresql 12:31:34.42
postgresql 12:31:34.42 INFO  ==> ** Starting PostgreSQL setup **
postgresql 12:31:34.45 INFO  ==> Validating settings in POSTGRESQL_* env vars..
postgresql 12:31:34.46 INFO  ==> Initializing PostgreSQL database...
postgresql 12:31:34.46 INFO  ==> postgresql.conf file not detected. Generating it...
postgresql 12:31:34.47 INFO  ==> pg_hba.conf file not detected. Generating it...
postgresql 12:31:35.67 INFO  ==> Starting PostgreSQL in background...
postgresql 12:31:36.14 INFO  ==> Creating user tsdbu
postgresql 12:31:36.15 INFO  ==> Grating access to "tsdbu" to the database "tsdbu"
postgresql 12:31:36.16 INFO  ==> Configuring replication parameters
postgresql 12:31:36.18 INFO  ==> Configuring fsync
postgresql 12:31:36.18 INFO  ==> Loading custom scripts...
postgresql 12:31:36.19 INFO  ==> Loading user's custom files from /docker-entrypoint-initdb.d ...
postgresql 12:31:36.19 INFO  ==> Starting PostgreSQL in background...
ERROR:  permission denied to create extension "timescaledb"
HINT:  Must be superuser to create this extension.
postgresql 12:31:36.20 INFO  ==> Stopping PostgreSQL...

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Spotlight Center: HIV Prevention Today
https://www.thebodypro.com/article/minimal-risk-of-sexual-hiv-transmission-for-hetero
HIV Epidemiology
Minimal Risk of Sexual HIV Transmission for Heterosexual Couples When the HIV-Positive Partner Has an Undetectable Viral Load
Polly Clayden
HIV i-Base
A systematic review of publications reporting on rates of HIV transmission between heterosexual couples, where the HIV positive partner has an undetectable viral load on ART, revealed minimum risk of transmission.
Michelle Letchumanan, on behalf of researchers from Canada and Uganda, presented results at the 3rd International Workshop on Women and HIV.
The investigators searched electronic databases for all relevant observational studies and randomised controlled trials (RCTs) from 1950 to January 2012. To increase sensitivity, they reviewed the reference lists of identified studies and review articles, and conducted a hand search of selected journals to identify recently published articles that may have been missed by the literature search.
They included studies reporting HIV transmission rates, ART history and viral load of the HIV positive partner. Only three studies met all the eligibility criteria with confirmed full virologic suppression in the HIV positive partner. A further two cohort studies, and one RCT (HPTN 052) had ART and viral load data but viral suppression was unconfirmed and these and were included in a secondary analysis.
The three studies with confirmed undetectable virus reported on 991 heterosexual couples with 2,064 person-years of follow up available. The limit of detection was 50 copies/mL in one study, 500 and 50 copies/mL for another in earlier and later study periods respectively and 400 copies/mL in the third study included in this analysis.
The other three studies with unconfirmed viral suppression gave 8,170 person years of follow-up from the two observational studies reporting on 3,470 couples and the RCT reporting on 1,763 couples.
The investigators reported a transmission rate of 0 per 100-person years (95% CI: 0-0.5) for ART-treated patients when viral suppression was confirmed. The combined transmission rate when viral load was confirmed and unconfirmed was 0.14 per 100-person years (95% CI: 0.4-0.31).
Four transmissions occurred within 6 months of starting ART when viral suppression was unconfirmed. Removing these transmissions for a sensitivity analysis in compliance with the Swiss Statement criteria further reduced the upper limit of the 95%CI and yielded a transmission rate of 0 per 100-person years (95% CI: 0-0.1).
Dr Letchumanan noted that the study limitations included lack of data on: same-sex couples, type of sexual intercourse (vaginal or anal), frequency of sexual exposure, direction of transmission, viral load at the time of transmission, sexually transmitted infections rates and the extent of condom use.
But the implications for heterosexual couples are that there is a dramatically reduced minimum risk when the HIV positive partner has full viral suppression on ART, with caveats with regards to information on sexual intercourse type, STIs, and condom use.
This study has been accepted for publication PLOS One and it gives extra reassurance to couples opting for this approach and health workers providing their care.
Letchumanan M et al. Systematic review of HIV transmission between heterosexual serodiscordant couples where the HIV positive partner is fully suppressed on ART. 3rd International Workshop on HIV & Women, 14-15 January 2013, Toronto, Canada. Oral abstract O_04.
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require 'rubygems'
require 'test/unit'
require 'shoulda'
require 'nokogiri'

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$LOAD_PATH.unshift(File.dirname(__FILE__))
require 'org-parse'

class Test::Unit::TestCase
  @@data_dir = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__), 'data')

  def load_data(fname)
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    str = f.read
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  def do_parse(str, title)
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  end

  def to_html(str, title)
    @root = do_parse str, title
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    @visitor.build
  end

end


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Go Go Go Just Off Broadway with Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Posted on October 19, 2019 by Jason
By Kara M. Bauer
Approx. Running Time: 90 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.
*DISCLAIMER: Please note, one or more persons directly involved in this production are members of the staff of Backstage Baltimore. This individual or persons directly involved with the production did not write or participate in writing this review. The only editing performed on this piece was for grammar, punctuation, and organization. No content editing (adding, changing, or omitting words) were completed without the expressed permission of the author.*
In all my years in theatre I have seen countless theatre companies produce Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. I myself have been involved in numerous productions of Joseph and each time I am amazed at the creativity that directors and actors bring to the stage. Each production that I have seen and been a part of has attempted to spruce up the familiar tunes, scenes, and characters, usually without success. Fortunately for us, Just Off Broadway's production, Directed by Tammy Oppel, with Music Direction by Patty Delisle and Choreography by Katie Gerstmyer, brought something new that I have never seen before.
When you attend the show, I encourage you to spot the absolutely hilarious props! See if you can find the cheeseburger beret and the razor scooter. The creative team really came together and provided the Baltimore theatre scene with a great production of Joseph. That being said, no show will ever be perfect– as a professional theatre teacher and director I know this. All we can do is ask that the actors put their everything into a role and hope that it works out. Despite some minor criticism, I would consider this production a success. This is definitely a production that you would not want to miss.
The moment I walked into the theatre, something felt different. I've been to several productions at Just Off Broadway and the first thing I noticed was that the pit had been moved. When the overture began, I immediately knew that the creative team had made the right call. Under the direction of Patty Delisle, the orchestra's first notes brought back so many memories for me of waiting anxiously behind the curtain for an entrance. Andrew Vida is also to be commended for his creative light design. I can say with confidence that I have not met a more professional high school student (and I teach high school). He attends Calvert Hall College High School and hopes to pursue technical theatre once he graduates this coming year. Unfortunately, the issues with the microphones took me out of the performance at times. No theatre company is immune to technical difficulties. I recall a time when the microphones completely stopped working during a production that I was involved with. Due to the microphone issues, it was hard to hear every single line and note.
Unless you are familiar with the story of Joseph, it is somewhat hard to follow. The person I came with had never seen Joseph before and was constantly asking me to clarify what was happening on the stage. The chorus was too overpowering when a soloist was taking the lead and the orchestra volume was too intense during certain scenes. One thing that I enjoyed was the ability of the actors to blend their voices together. The harmonies during "Close Every Door" were perfect to the point of giving me goosebumps. I can look past the technical errors to a degree because the entire cast was not only vocally capable, but proved itself able to pull me back into the story with their intoxicating harmonies. While preserving the professionalism and style of the original work, Just Off Broadway has preserved its meaning as well. "Close Every Door", while Joseph, played by Josh Schoff, is singing the famous lyrics of Tim Rice, "I do not matter. I'm only one person", words that certainly resonate with anyone who has ever felt alone, cast members turn their back to him, symbolizing his complete neglect and loneliness.
As the cast made their way onto the stage during the overture, it was easy to see which actors were genuinely invested in their role. Most of them were, but a few actors seemed distracted. One great challenge as an actor is to be completely immersed in their character. Jason Crawford Samios-Uy, Chris Thomas, B. Ever Hanna, and Kate Forton were a few of my favorites throughout the performance. Their facial expressions, crisp clear vocals, ability to harmonize, and overall pizzazz on stage kept me engaged and entertained throughout the performance. I legitimately laughed out loud when Hanna and Forton were performing "One More Angel", they are truly a dynamic duo. Also worth a "ention is the falsetto voice from Micah Rufsvold, which was used both for comedic relief as well as musical entertainment. There are lots of reasons to see this show, but the "One More Angel" number really takes the cake. It's also worth mentioning and the effervescence of Elton Knupp as the Narrator, who skillfully and beautifully keeps the action moving on stage while telling the story with confidence and on point vocal ability.
One thing that confused me at first was the costume choices. There were hardly any costume changes and most actors were in street clothes the entire time. I have never seen that done before. My one criticism is that I would have loved to have seen a few more costume pieces used to help the audience understand when the brothers took on various roles like the Baker and Butler. This was also the first production of Joseph that I have seen where there were no set changes. Props and various benches were moved by the cast seamlessly and allowed the flow from one scene to the next without too much interruption.
Despite the small stage, the choreography was effective, creative, and enjoyable. Katie Gertsmeyer is to be commended for her fantastic skill as a choreographer. Each movement appeared natural for the characters, easy enough for all cast members to perform, and yet still appeared complex. The cast obviously worked extremely hard to pull off some of the choreography. One dancer in particular stands out in my mind. Samantha Jednorski, featured as Mrs. Potiphar, was one of the highlights of the performance. Jednorski has been involved in theatre for years; her expertise in the theatre realm shines through. Her facial expressions, reactions, and vibrant attitude was a true pleasure to witness. Speaking of cast members talent, I was extremely impressed by B'Jion Wright, Naphtali and the Butler, As someone who directs shows at a high school level, the first thought that ran through my mind when I saw her take the stage was, "Wow! This is a perfect example of an actress who has all the essential components to be successful! I wish my students could see her on stage!" Wright has the presence about her; total investment in her character and the skills to make it happen. I was also extremely impressed by Patrick Jay Golden's performance as Pharaoh. Despite the simple costume, his characterization is what sold me on his solo. I even had the privilege of touching the hand of Ramessess *swoon* when he came into the audience to keep theatre goers on their toes.
I am very much looking forward to the Just Off Broadway's 2020 Season. Their theme for the upcoming season is #RunningAway. I am very curious to see if they run away with their imagination or if they end up with their heads in the clouds. No matter what, I know the next shows they produce will be a real treat, just like Joseph.
This is what I thought of Just Off Broadway's production of Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat… What did you think? Please feel free to leave a comment!
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will play through November 3 at Just Off Broadway at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 4301 Raspe Avenue, Baltimore, MD. Purchase tickets at the door one hour before show time or purchase them online.
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Today, on September 1, the Ukrainian Presidential Commissioner on the Affairs of the Crimean Tatar people Mustafa Dzhemilev congratulated all Muslims on the holiday of Eid al-Adha. He published his congratulatory message on his Facebook page.
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Eid al-Adha is one of the largest Muslim holidays, which marks the end of the pilgrimage to Mecca. It is celebrated 70 days after the Eid al-Fitr festival in memory of the sacrifice of the Prophet Ibrahim.


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I've been reading that it needs some plugins (shade/assembly) but those result in nothing build or pom-shade.
how can I create a jar from multimodule project? I want to upload it to nexus, as available dependency for other projects, but I only want one dependency that has inside every module, and not one dependency per module.

A: okay, the problem with plugins was that I was using plugins on parent module. Should have used it on final module, istead of parent pom.
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Schellenberger T, Van Wychen W, Copland L, Kääb A, Gray L. An Inter-Comparison of Techniques for Determining Velocities of Maritime Arctic Glaciers, Svalbard, Using Radarsat-2 Wide Fine Mode Data. Remote Sensing. 2016; 8(9):785.
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Q: Snakemake: how to use one integer from list each call as input to script? I'm trying to practice writing workflows in snakemake.
The contents of my Snakefile:
configfile: "config.yaml"

rule get_col:
  input:
   expand("data/{file}.csv",file=config["datname"])
  output:
   expand("output/{file}_col{param}.csv",file=config["datname"],param=config["cols"])
  params:
   col=config["cols"]
  script:
   "scripts/getCols.R"

The contents of config.yaml:
cols:
  [2,4]
datname:
  "GSE3790_expression_data"

My R script:
getCols=function(input,output,col) {
  dat=read.csv(input)
  dat=dat[,col]
  write.csv(dat,output,row.names=F)
}

getCols(snakemake@input[[1]],snakemake@output[[1]],snakemake@params[['col']])

It seems like both columns are being called at once. What I'm trying to accomplish is one column being called from the list per output file.
Since the second output never gets a chance to be created (both columns are used to create first output), snakemake throws an error:
Waiting at most 5 seconds for missing files.
MissingOutputException in line 3 of /Users/rebecca/Desktop/snakemake-tutorial/practice/Snakefile:
Job completed successfully, but some output files are missing.

On a slightly unrelated note, I thought I could write the input as:
'"data/{file}.csv"'
But that returns:
WildcardError in line 4 of /Users/rebecca/Desktop/snakemake-tutorial/practice/Snakefile:
Wildcards in input files cannot be determined from output files:
'file'

Any help would be much appreciated!

A: Looks like you want to run your Rscript twice per file, once for every value of col. In this case, the rule needs to be called twice as well.
The use of expand is also a bit too much here, in my opinion. expand fills your wildcards with all possible values and returns a list of the resulting files. So the output for this rule would be all possible combinations between files and cols, which the simple script can not create in one run.
This is also the reason why file can not be inferred from the output - it gets expanded there.
Instead, try writing your rule easier for just one file and column and expand on the resulting output, in a rule which needs this output as an input. If you generated the final output of your workflow, put it as input in a rule all to tell the workflow what the ultimate goal is.
rule all:
  input:
    expand("output/{file}_col{param}.csv",
    file=config["datname"], param=config["cols"])

rule get_col:
  input:
    "data/{file}.csv"
  output:
    "output/{file}_col{param}.csv"
  params:
    col=lambda wc: wc.param
  script:
    "scripts/getCols.R"

Snakemake will infer from rule all (or any other rule to further use the output) what needs to be done and will call the rule get_col accordingly.


Plankton death throes off the Emerald Isle.
The death throes of a giant plankton bloom (the milky blue ribbon in the photograph) have been captured by Envisat, an earth-observation satellite operated by the European Space Agency. The algal bloom, snapped on 6 June, is among the largest recorded — at around 500 km long, it stretches the full length of Ireland.
The milky water, which would appear chalky-white to anyone on a boat sailing through it, forms as the plankton, having used up all the available nutrients in the sea around them, start to shed their calcite shells. The species involved in this particular display is likely to be Emiliania huxleyi (inset), which often forms blooms in the North Atlantic at this time of year.
Photosynthesizing plankton species such as E. huxleyi are at the root of almost all food webs in the ocean, being eaten by animal plankton. But despite their visual impact, little is known about how the blooms affect the local ecosystem.


Day 1: Nairobi – Transfer to Maasai Mara (Approximately 5 hours) You will be picked by our driver at 7 o'clock from your Nairobi hotel or residence and immediately depart for Maasai Mara. There will be one stop over to view the Great Rift Valley. You will arrive in Mara at lunch time. Enjoy lunch then relax before your afternoon game drive at 4 O'clock for 2 hours. Return later to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Maasai Mara – Full day Spend this day with game drives in search of the big five and many other wildlife that inhabits this beautiful savannah land. This is a game drive that starts as from 8a.m till 4p.m. There will be picnic lunch on the banks of Mara River.
Day 3: Maasai Mara – Transfer to Serengeti Have breakfast then depart for Serengeti passing through Isebania border. Carry packed lunch with you from the lodge because you will arrive at the park past lunch hour. Have a game drive as you enter the park and later drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 & 5: Serengeti – Full day Spend these 2 days enjoying game drives within the Great Serengeti. Serengeti is the home to Africa's Big Five. There will be picnic lunch on both of the days.
Optionally, have a morning game drive till l lunch time then return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch relax by the pool area before another game drive at 4p.m for 2 hours.
Day 6: Serengeti – Transfer to Ngorongoro After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater with a short stop at Olduvai Gorge. Enjoy an introductory game drive as you arrive at the crater as you head to the lodge. There will be no other game drive so spend the remaining hours at leisure enjoying walking around the surrounding areas and exploring the lodge's facilities.
Ngorongoro is quiet unique as its physical protection from man natural beauty ranks it among the most pristine wilderness on the earth. It has been also declared the world heritage and is the largest intact crater in the world.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Full day After breakfast, check out of the lodge with packed picnic lunch and depart for a tour of the crater floor, which is home to numerous plains game and the big five. Spend the day within the crater and have lunch at one of the famous picnic spots in the park. In the evening you will return to the lodge which is strategically perched on the rim of the collapsed volcano, with the most magnificent views of the crater floor.
Day 8: Ngorongoro – Transfer to Arusha – JRO Have an early breakfast and then immediately depart for Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be dropped at the JRO airport for your out-bound flight. Meals: Breakfast End of safari!
Inquire ; Kenya tanzania safaris have different seasons Price hence while inquiring state the month you are travelling .


>For some reason, the fiction this week isn't online. Could be they couldn't get the rights since Proulx's new story collection is coming out soon. In any case, "Them Old Cowboy Songs" is a story of Archie and Rose McLaverty in Wyoming in 1885, seems pretty typical for Proulx.
Spoiler Warning (since the story isn't online)! Rose and Archie are a young married couple—Archie is only 16—setting out to make a life for themselves. They are both from difficult backgrounds (Archie's parents died and he's been in the care of a neighbor, but she too has now died; Rose's mother is ill and her father is a drunk). At first things are idyllic and they are very much in love. But then Archie gets laid off from the ranch where he's been working and heads to Cheyenne to find a job, leaving Rose behind in their cabin with a baby on the way. He has to hide the fact that he's married because the tyrant he works for would fire him if he knew, since married men tend to want time off to go visit their wives. He tries to write a letter to Rose but doesn't have the money for a stamp. Meanwhile, Rose is alone and miserable and there are complications with her pregnancy, and no way for her to get help. Archie, after a fall in a bog, comes down with pneumonia and can't work, so his boss fires him. Another hand is trying to help Archie get home but they get caught in a blizzard and freeze to death. In the spring, a friend of Archie and Rose comes by and finds her mutilated body (the suggestion being that a weasel has been feasting all winter). What we know that he doesn't know is that Rose, before she died, buried her dead child in a shallow grave and listened to the coyotes outside, too weak to stop them. The end.
And yet, despite all that, the story doesn't have that dark a feel to me. Yes, it's grim and there are hardships galore, all the standard stuff that anyone might imagine plus the horror of Rose's miscarriage. But it's 1885 and life is hard and everyone knows that. The characters know that and the reader knows that. But the ending, in which we realize that some survive the harsh life and some just disappear without a trace, is almost hopeful.
Did I like this story? No, not really. The conflict here is the man vs. nature variety and while that can be compelling it often isn't as suspenseful or as interesting as human conflicts and those are lacking here. The story does have a tragic element since both Rose and Archie are struggling against fate and, as they must, eventually fail. But for me that isn't enough to sustain a story anymore. On the other hand, in classic Proulx style I can picture the cabin and the land clearly and I get a good sense of these characters. I even care about them and understand what it is that they want. I'll be interested in hearing what others have to say about it.
>Proulx sets everything into place so, like a tightening lasso, Rose and Archie's fate becomes inexorable. It's masterfully done and is much like what she accomplished in "The Half-Skinned Steer." But there's conflict–in addition to the human and natural world conflict, and here, like Jack London's best, the harsh landscape is like another character. There's also conflict between the two of them, there's conflict with Archie and both bosses, there's conflict with the busybody in town–and there aren't any strings left undone, even with 10 or so principle characters. But the main thing I found interesting is that it's almost like this story has to be told–these people had such promise and yet die so alone and unknown, if they were real only this story would keep them known. So I suppose it's a voice for such desperate lives in 1880s Wyoming.
>A stunning tale. I wonder how long she worked on it. I'm already looking for her other work.
I was disgusted with the story for a while. Threw away the magazine. But for some reason, the connection I suppose, I want to read it again. For more than that very personal part that I took from it the first time.
Sorry for my huge comment. Thank you for yours.


Here is a set of 15 goldtone antique-style bracelets that can be worn seperately or all together. Antique-style goldtone with multi color beads and colored acrylic make this a classy and colorful set. All 15 together measures 1 1/2" wide and 2.6" in diameter. Comes in gift box.
Here is a lovely two tone Serenity Prayer message stretch bangle bracelet. The prayer - "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference" is written on it! It comes with a bookmark too!
Here is a fun silvertone volleyball magnetic bracelet. This piece is great for the sporty girl! Bracelet will fit up to an 7" wrist comfortably.


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The Tulane School of Architecture has been tremendously fortunate in so many ways, including our distinguished tradition of excellence in design, the increasing diversity and relevance of our programs, and a track record of community engagement that is the envy of other schools throughout the United States. In addition, we have seen inspired generosity from many of our alumni. The Summer 2014 School Newsletter features a number of alumni and the ways they have chosen to give back; it also features a "Donor Roll" that includes every person or entity that has given to the School since my arrival in July of 2008. You can read more about our alumni's generosity and other school news in the Summer 2014 Newsletter on issue.
This past weekend, I came across a very relevant article in the New York Times regarding alumni giving back to their schools. While we have seen some amazingly generous Tulane alumni stepping forward over the past several years, we are hoping that more alumni will give back to the School. The year before I came to Tulane, 4.9% of alumni gave, and last year (FY2013), we were slightly over 10%. We are awaiting the results from FY14. The average for Tulane University as a whole is 22%, and I would like to see the School of Architecture exceeding the university average. Please consider supporting the School – 100% of your gifts come to us, and we use them to support opportunities for students, faculty, and our work with community partners. As a powerful example, we have opened our new 7,000 sq. ft. Tulane City Center facility on Baronne Street in Central City – whose launch has been entirely supported by a few generous individuals and Johnson Controls, Inc. We would not have this key resource for our community work were it not for their support.
For more information on how you can give back to Tulane School of Architecture, please visit us at: http://architecture.tulane.edu/giving/support-the-school.
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The fallout from this year's Dota 2 International has affected nearly every top tier team. Teams have reflected on their recent performance, and made drastic changes to their team rosters to try and strengthen their future prospects. Many professional Dota 2 players have left their teams as a result of this great roster shuffle: Na'Vi's own leader 'Puppey' announced his departure only last week.
It's not all bad news though. EG's veteran player 'Fear' has returned to the squad in rather spectacular fashion.
Clinton 'Fear' Loomis had to withdraw his place at this year's Dota 2 International due to an injury, preventing him from playing. He instead took the helm as the teams coach, while stand in player 'Mason' joined the team to participate in the tournament.
EG came in at 3rd place after a valiant battle against China's finest teams, winning the team over $1 million dollars in the process. Shortly after the team respectfully bidded farewell to Mason in preparation for Fear's return, who was still nursing his arm injury in a six-week recovery plan.
Now the time has come for EG's captain to return to the squad. How do you think EG will perform now that Fear is back?


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Prohibit corporal punishment
Reforming national laws to prohibit corporal punishment
Using human rights law to support advocacy
Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
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Current opportunities for law reform
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Girls and gender
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Country Report for Kuwait
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Summary of necessary legal reform to achieve full prohibition
Prohibition is still to be achieved in the home, alternative care settings, day care and penal institutions.
Article 29 of the Criminal Code and article 6 of the Child Rights Act provide for the "right" of parents to discipline children and legal provisions against violence and assault are not interpreted as prohibiting all corporal punishment. The near universal acceptance of corporal punishment in "disciplining" children necessitates clarity in law that no degree or kind of such punishment is acceptable or lawful. Article 29 of the Criminal Code should be repealed, and prohibition enacted of all corporal punishment, however light and whoever the perpetrator.
Alternative care settings – Prohibition should also be enacted in relation to all alternative care settings (foster care, institutions, places of safety, emergency care, etc).
Day care – Corporal punishment should be prohibited in all early childhood care (nurseries, crèches, kindergartens, preschools, family centres, etc) and all day care for older children (day centres, after-school childcare, childminding, etc).
Penal institutions – Prohibition should be enacted in relation to the disciplinary measures permitted in all institutions accommodating children in conflict with the law.
Current legality of corporal punishment
Corporal punishment is lawful in the home. Under examination by the Human Rights Committee in 2011, the Government indicated that corporal punishment is unlawful under the Criminal Code Act No. 16 1960.[1] However, article 29 of the Criminal Code provides for the right of parents to discipline their children, and provisions against violence and abuse in the Criminal Code 1960, the Juveniles Act No. 3 1983, Law No. 413/2009 obliging all physicians to report physical and psychological violence against children, the Personal Status Act No. 51 1984 and the Constitution 1962 are not interpreted as prohibiting corporal punishment in childrearing.
In 2013 a draft Child Act was under discussion which reportedly included prohibition of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment by persons with authority over a child, including in the home, schools and institutions.[2] However, in 2015 the Government accepted recommendations to prohibit all corporal punishment made during the Universal Periodic Review of Kuwait but also referred to the authority of the guardian with regard to "simple discipline in accordance with article 6 of the Child Rights Act" (unofficial translation).[3] The Child Rights Act No. 21 of 2015 provides in article 3 for the "protection of children from all forms of violence, harm and physical, mental or sexual abuse, including neglect, failure of care and other forms of ill-treatment or exploitation".[4] Article 6 of the Acts allows for "basic" chastisement that is not "harmful" (unofficial translation) – this provides a defence for the use of so-called "light" corporal punishment in childrearing.
In reporting to the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the Government stated that Law No. 9/2010 on the protection of children from violence and exploitation protects children from all types of abuse.[5] We have yet to see the text of this law but indications are that it does not explicitly prohibit all corporal punishment in childrearing. A Bill on Domestic Violence is under discussion.[6]
Alternative care settings
Corporal punishment is lawful in alternative care settings. There is no explicit prohibition in law – including in the Juveniles Act 1983 and the Family Fostering Act No. 82 1977 and the Children's Nurseries Act No. 111 2000 – and the right of parents to discipline children in article 29 of the Criminal Code 1960 (see under "Home") presumably applies to all with parental authority.
In 2017, the Government reported that the regulations on the homes and institutions providing "residential care for all persons with special needs, including children, whether they are minors, of unknown parentage or have disabilities" prohibit "the use of corporal or psychological punishment".[7] We have however been unable to identify such a prohibition in laws or regulations.
Corporal punishment is lawful in early childhood care and in day care for older children. There is no explicit prohibition in law – including in the Juveniles Act 1983 and the Children's Nurseries Act No. 111 2000 – and the right of parents to discipline children in article 29 of the Criminal Code 1960 (see under "Home") presumably applies to all with parental authority.
Corporal punishment is unlawful in schools. During examination by the Committee on the Rights of the Child in 1998, the Government stated that a statute dating back to the 1960s prohibited corporal punishment by teachers or school principals.[8] In 2011, the Government informed the Human Rights Committee that corporal punishment is prohibited by statute;[9] a similar statement was made to the Committee on the Rights of the Child.[10] In reporting to the Universal Periodic Review in 2015, the Government stated that the prohibition is included in the School System Regulations, which states in the Preamble that "corporal punishment and hurtful or humiliating remarks are totally inadmissible; a calm, impassive and even-tempered approach must be adopted; penalties should be imposed in a fair and equitable manner and not on the basis of mere suspicion; punishment must be viewed within a proper pedagogic context and should be carefully designed to prevent, correct and remedy unacceptable modes of behaviour; if a student's personality or educational performance is adversely affected by the imposition of any form of punishment, the school's psychosociologist must study the case and formulate a remedial course of action".[11]
Penal institutions
Corporal punishment is lawful as a disciplinary measure in penal institutions under the Prison Regulation Act No. 26 of 1962. The Government reported to the Committee Against Torture in 2015 that prisoners could be subjected to corporal punishment for breaching prison regulations and that "strict controls" were placed upon these punishments. The Government also reported that the Ministerial Decision No. 42 of 2004 did not include corporal punishment as a sanction for "breaches or misconduct" in a "juvenile care facility". [12] However this is policy and does not include explicit prohibition – it is unclear how this affects the provisions of the Prison Regulation Act. There is no explicit prohibition in the Juveniles Act 1983.
Sentence for crime
Corporal punishment is unlawful as a sentence for crime. There is no provision for it in the Juveniles Act 1983, the Criminal Code 1960 or the Criminal Procedure Code 1960. Article 31 of the Constitution 1962 prohibits torture and degrading treatment. In 2001 draft legislation was under discussion which would have amended the Criminal Code to comply with Islamic law, including penalties of amputation and flogging. The Code has been amended a number of times since 2001 but it appears that Islamic punishments have not been enacted (unconfirmed). Juvenile Justice Act no. 11 of 2015 has now been passed and does not address corporal punishment.[13]
[1] 17 August 2011, CCPR/C/KWT/Q/2/Add.1, Reply to list of issues, para. 99
[2] 5 August 2013, CRC/C/KWT/Q/2/Add.1, Reply to list of issues, Q6; see also 13 April 2015, A/HRC/29/17, Report of the working group, para. 7
[3] 4 June 2015, A/HRC/29/17/Add.1, Report of the working group: Addendum
[4] 17 August 2015, CAT/C/KWT/3, Third report, para. 133
[5] 5 August 2013, CRC/C/KWT/Q/2/Add.1, Reply to list of issues, Q6
[6] 13 November 2019, A/HRC/WG.6/35/KWT/1, National report to the UPR, para. 3
[7] 6 July 2017, CEDAW/C/KWT/Q/5/Add.1, Reply to list of issues, para. 7
[8] 2 October 1998, CRC/C/SR.489, Summary record of 489th meeting, para. 8
[9] 17 August 2011, CCPR/C/KWT/Q/2/Add.1, Reply to list of issues, para. 101
[10] 5 August 2013, CRC/C/KWT/Q/2/Add.1, Reply to list of issues, Q6
[11] 3 November 2014, A/HRC/WG.6/21/KWT/1, National report to the UPR, para. 31
[12] 17 August 2015, CAT/C/KWT/3, Third report, paras. 130, 132 and 134
[13] 21 April 2016, CCPR/C/KWT/Q/3/Add.1, Reply to the list of issues on third report
Universal Periodic Review of Kuwait's human rights record
Kuwait was examined in the first cycle of the Universal Periodic Review in 2010 (session 8). The following recommendation was made and was accepted by the Government:[1]
"Take appropriate measures and introduce legislation which would prohibit corporal punishment of children (Slovenia)"
The second cycle review took place in 2015 (session 21). In its national report, the Government described the Regulation prohibiting corporal punishment in schools.[2] During the review, the following recommendations were made:[3]
"Prohibit corporal punishment of children at home and other alternative care settings, as it had committed to do in the UPR (Albania);
"Prohibit corporal punishment of children in all settings (Slovenia);
"Approve the new Law on Childhood and include the prohibition of corporal punishment in all settings (Uruguay);
"Eliminate corporal punishment as a disciplinary measure in the home and take measures to establish a complaints and investigation procedure for acts of violence against children (Mexico)"
The Government accepted the recommendations but in doing so noted "the authority of the guardian in the simple discipline in accordance with article 6 of the Child Rights Act" (unofficial translation).[4]
Third cycle examination took place in 2020 (session 35). No recommendation was made specifically on corporal punishment, but the following recommendations were extended:[5]
"Prohibit domestic violence and sexual harassment against women and children and ensure that women have equality before the law (Croatia)"
"Continue to implement policies and programmes for combating all forms of domestic violence against women and children, including violence against domestic workers (Myanmar)"
"Continue to implement policies and programs for combating all forms of domestic violence against women and children, including violence against domestic workers (Serbia)"
The Government will examine the recommendations and respond by the 44th session of the Human Rights Council in June 2020.
[1] 16 June 2010, A/HRC/15/15, Report of the working group, para. 79(10)
[2] 3 November 2014, A/HRC/WG.6/21/KWT/1, National report to the UPR, para. 31
[3] 13 April 2015, A/HRC/29/17, Report of the working group, paras. 157(146), 157(147), 157(148) and 157(149)
[5] 6 February 2020, A/HRC/WG.6/35/L.14 Unedited version, Draft report of the Working Group, paras. 157(225), 157(243) and 157(249)
Recommendations by human rights treaty bodies
Committee on the Rights of the Child
(29 October 2013, CRC/C/KWT/CO/2, Concluding observations on second report, paras. 41 and 42)
"The Committee welcomes the information that corporal punishment of children is strictly prohibited in the school system and that clear instructions have been provided to all school staff in this respect. The Committee is however concerned that article 26 of Act No. 16/1960 (the Penal Code) provides for the right of a person to discipline a child, if that person is authorized by law to do so, on the condition that boundaries are maintained and the intention of the beating is directed solely towards disciplining, and that corporal punishment remains lawful in home and in alternative care settings. The Committee is further concerned that violence in schools, including the use of corporal punishment by teachers, has been increasing in all six governorates of the country.
"In the light of its general comment No. 8 (2006) on the right of the child to protection from corporal punishment and other cruel or degrading forms of punishment, the Committee urges the State party to repeal article 26 of Act No. 16/1960 and prohibit corporal punishment unequivocally in all settings as it committed to do in 2010 in the framework of the universal periodic review (A/HRC/15/15, para. 79.10). The State party should also:
a) introduce sustained public education, awareness-raising and social mobilization programmes, involving children, families, communities and religious leaders, on the harmful effects, both physical and psychological, of corporal punishment, with a view to changing the general attitude towards this practice; promote positive, non-violent and participatory forms of child-rearing and discipline; and establish a child-friendly complaints mechanism;
b) take active measures to address violence in schools; and
c) ensure the involvement and participation of the whole society, including children, in the design and implementation of preventive strategies against corporal punishment of children."
(26 October 1998, CRC/C/15/Add.96, Concluding observations on initial report, para. 21)
"The Committee expresses its concern about the lack of a specific prohibition in domestic legislation of the use of corporal punishment. The Committee recommends that the State party take all appropriate measures, including of a legislative nature, to prohibit corporal punishment in schools, in the family and other institutions, and in society at large. The Committee also suggests that awareness-raising campaigns be conducted to ensure that alternative forms of discipline are administered in a manner consistent with the child's human dignity and in conformity with the Convention, in the light of article 28.2 of the Convention."
Committee Against Torture
(28 June 2011, CAT/C/KWT/CO/2, Concluding observations on second report, para. 11)
"While noting that for the period of 2001 – 2011 there were 632 trials on cases of torture, ill-treatment and corporal punishment, and that in 248 cases sentences perpetrators were punished, the Committee however notes that the State party failed to provide information on the exact types of penalties applied to the convicted perpetrators (arts. 4, 12 and 13).
The Committee requests the State party to provide information, including statistics, on the number of complaints filed against public officials on torture and ill-treatment, as well as about the results of the proceedings, at both the penal and disciplinary levels, with examples of relevant sentences."
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women
(17 November 2017, CEDAW/C/KWT/CO/5 Advance unedited version, Concluding observations on fifth report, paras. 14 and 15)
"… The Committee regrets the persistence of discriminatory provisions in the State party's legislation, and is further concerned by the explanation provided by the State party that any revision of discriminatory provisions related to polygamy, divorce, child custody, inheritance, guardianship of men over women and child marriage would contravene Sharia law, the national Constitution and other relevant legislation. The Committee is particularly concerned about the following provisions: …
Provisions in the Penal Code, including the reduction of sentences for men who kill a woman in the name of so-called honour (article 153), permission to physically discipline a person (article 29) and non-imposition of criminal charges against a kidnapper and rapist who marries his victim with the consent of her guardian (article 182)
"In accordance with its General Recommendations No. 28 (2010) on the core obligations of States parties under article 2 of the Convention, the Committee urges the State party to: …
Abolish articles 29, 153, and 182 of the Penal Code…"
Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
(18 October 2019, CRPD/C/KWT/CO/1, Concluding observations on initial report, paras. 30 and 31)
"The Committee is concerned about:
(a)The lack of measures to prevent the torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment of persons with disabilities, including non-consensual medical treatment in detention and corporal punishment in all settings;
(b)Conditions of detention of persons with disabilities, in particular persons with disabilities awaiting execution, that amount to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment…
"The Committee recommends that the State party:
(a) Prohibit all forms of corporal punishment in all settings, ensure that persons with disabilities receive medical treatment on the basis of their free and informed consent and train mental health professionals, law enforcement and prison officials on respecting the rights of persons with disabilities in mental health facilities, prisons and detention centres;
(b) Guarantee that the conditions of detention of persons with disabilities, in particular persons with disabilities awaiting execution, respect the inherent dignity of those detained…"
None identified.
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Child population
997,000 (UNICEF, 2015)
National and regional advocacy for law reform
No known campaigns for law reform
Forthcoming treaty body examinations and UPRs
Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC): Date of examination tbc, deadline for LOI briefing 1 July 2020
Committee Against Torture (CAT): Date of examination tbc, deadline for LOIPR briefing has passed (28 January 2019)
Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR): 2020, session 68, deadline for exam briefing 31 August 2020
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