Ok Greg, what gives on the Intro lead in. No way I can stretch my fingers between a 12 and a 7 notes at the same time in the first bar.
That has to be a typo, I hope.
Those aren't supposed to be played by one person...if you look at the standard notation one line has the stems up and the other has stems down which indicates that there are two separate parts. So pick one and have someone else play the other.
OK, I never knew that.
The top line in the melody, the bottom the harmony. When the stems go in opposite directions, that implies two instruments. For P.D. it is the violin on the melody and the guitar on the harmony, but playing single notes.
IF you were to play both parts on the guitar, I would suggest experimenting with the lower harmony and finding a place it lays out a little easier.


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MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow ranked first among European cities in the ranking of innovations helping to fight COVID-19
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Moscow ranks third in the world, behind only New York and San Francisco.
Moscow is recognized as the first among European cities in ranking of innovations helping to build resilience to the coronavirus. She was ahead of London and Barcelona.
The Russian capital ranks third among the world's megacities, after San Francisco and New York. Boston and London round out the top five. The rating was compiled by the international research agency StartupBlink.
About 50 advanced solutions that are used to combat the spread of coronavirus helped Moscow achieve high performance.
Among them are algorithms for computer vision based on artificial intelligence. This technique has already helped radiologists analyze more than three million studies.
Another innovative solution is a cloud platform that connects patients, doctors, medical organizations, insurance companies, pharmaceutical industries and websites.
We have contributed to the high results and technologies that help to adapt the lives of citizens during a pandemic. These are projects in the field of smart tourism, e-commerce and logistics, as well as telecommuting and online education.
Experts from the StartupBlink agency assessed the measures taken in Moscow in terms of epidemiological indicators and impact on the economy.
Moscow experience
In the fight against coronavirus, Moscow has abandoned extremes. They staked on prevention: we increased the number of free express testing and vaccination points, patented online programs and platforms for training, and developed telemedicine capabilities.
During the pandemic, the Moscow healthcare system has accumulated a sufficiently large margin of safety, which makes it possible not to stop routine and emergency care even during periods of peak incidence of COVID-19.
The capital supports businesses by providing subsidies and incentives. This year, about 25 thousand small and medium-sized businesses took advantage of support measures.
How the rating is compiled
The rating is compiled on the basis of global map of innovative solutions to combat coronavirusand evaluates about 100 leading cities and 40 countries of the world. The Global Map was created in March 2020 and over a thousand solutions were added to it during the year.
The ranking algorithm takes into account the number and type of innovations used in the fight against coronavirus. Projects that were accepted for consideration had to meet three basic criteria, including innovation, relevance (the decision must directly respond to the challenges of COVID-19) and credibility. Additional points are awarded for selected outstanding initiatives. All decisions undergo preliminary moderation and are selected by experts according to the criteria of quality and reliability of information.
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Die Stadt der singenden Flamme (englischer Originaltitel: The City of Singing Flame) ist der Titel einer Kurzgeschichte des amerikanischen Schriftstellers Clark Ashton Smith, die er im Januar 1931 schrieb und im Juli desselben Jahres in Hugo Gernsbacks Science-Fiction-Magazin Wonder Stories veröffentlichte.
Eine deutsche Übersetzung von Friedrich Polakovics erschien 1970 in dem Sammelband Saat aus dem Grabe der Bibliothek des Hauses Usher und 1982 als Nachdruck in der Phantastischen Bibliothek des Suhrkamp Verlages.

Die Erzählung gehört zu Smiths bekanntesten Werken, verbindet Science-Fiction- mit Fantasy-Elementen und war so erfolgreich, dass er eine Fortsetzung unter dem Titel Beyond the Singing Flame schrieb, die am 30. Juni 1931 abgeschlossen und im November erneut in Wonder Stories veröffentlicht werden konnte.

Struktur und Inhalt
Der Ich-Erzähler Philip Hastane berichtet vom spurlosen Verschwinden des Schriftstellers Giles Angarth und seines Freundes Ebbonly, über das in zahlreichen Zeitungsartikeln spekuliert wurde und das vermutlich ein Rätsel bleiben werde. Nachdem Angarth wieder aufgetaucht ist, präsentiert Hastane dessen Tagebuch, das eine phantastisch anmutende Geschichte enthält, deren Fakten er mittlerweile überprüfen konnte. Er will es dem Leser überlassen, den Berichten zu glauben oder sie als Hirngespinste abzutun.

In seinen Aufzeichnungen beschreibt Angarth eine Wanderung durch die nordkalifornische Berglandschaft von Crater Ridge, die unweit des Gipfels in der Nähe seiner Blockhütte liegt. Als er ein Geröllfeld auf der Suche nach kurios geformten Steinen durchwandert, fällt ihm eine seltsame Konstellation auf. Zwei Felsblöcke ähneln einander und erinnern an die Sockel alter Säulen, die im Laufe der Zeit nahezu gänzlich verwittert sind.

Er tritt zwischen die beiden Reste, verliert den Boden unter den Füßen und fällt in einen schwarzen Abgrund. Als er sich nach einem schwindelerregenden Sturz besinnt, erblickt er eine fremde Landschaft, die mit ihrem bernsteinfarbenen Himmel, dem violetten Gras und den purpurnen Pflanzen außerhalb des Sonnensystems zu liegen scheint. Nicht weit entfernt erhebt sich eine düstere Stadt, deren Türme und Mauern ins Firmament ragen.
Hinter ihm stehen zwei Säulen, deren Abstand dem der zwei Felsblöcke entspricht und die den Beginn einer Straße andeuten, die in die Stadt führt. Offensichtlich hat er ein Portal entdeckt, durch das er auf einen anderen Planeten gelangen kann. Als er erneut zwischen die Säulen tritt, landet er nach einem ebenso turbulentem Sturz wieder in seiner Welt.

Einige Tage später begibt er sich erneut in die andere Dimension. Auf der gewaltigen, von Monolithen gesäumten Straße fallen ihm eigenartige Wesen auf, die keinerlei Notiz von ihm nehmen und wie er der Stadt zustreben. Irgendwann nimmt er eine verführerische Musik wahr, die aus ihrem Zentrum zu kommen scheint. Er hält sich für unmusikalisch und ist daher verwundert, wie tief sie ihn durchdringt und ihren Bann schlägt. Ihre jenseitigen Klänge sind überwältigend, scheinen wunderbare Dinge zu versprechen und gaukeln ihm einen Raum von "überirdischer Freude und Freiheit" vor.
Vor den Stadtmauern reißt er sich los und kehrt zurück, wird indes von den Nachklängen verfolgt.

In der Hoffnung, der Musik widerstehen zu können, bricht er zwei Tage später wieder auf und betritt die Stadt. Der berauschenden Melodie folgend, dringt er immer "tiefer in den Dschungel jener monumentalen Bauten" und erreicht einen riesenhaften Tempel, aus dessen Eingang sich die Klangmassen ergießen. Während er die Säulengänge entlangstreift, erscheint ihm die Musik wie ein in Töne verwandeltes Elixier, das "übermenschliches Leben verleiht [...] die hochfliegenden großartigen Träume der Unsterblichen schenkt" und sich in ihm zu "einer göttlichen Trunkenheit" steigert.
In dunkler Vorahnung stopft er sich Watte in die Ohren, als wollte er sich – ähnlich wie Odysseus vor dem Sirenengesang – vor einer betörenden Gefahr schützen. Im Zentrum des Bauwerks erreicht er endlich die Quelle der Musik: Eine aus dem Boden auflodernde Flamme, die wie eine Fontäne emporsteigt und stetig anzuwachsen scheint.

Um die singende Flamme haben sich viele außerirdische, schöne und majestätische Kreaturen versammelt und vollführen gebetsartige Gesten. Als die Feuerfontäne weiter anwächst und die Musik immer neue Dimensionen des Ausdrucks erreicht, verspürt er den jähen Wunsch, sich in das lodernde Feuer zu stürzen, um für einen kurzen und letzten Moment seines Lebens alle Herrlichkeiten der Welt zu genießen. Zwar kann er der Musik widerstehen und sich losreißen, muss aber mitansehen, wie einige der Wesen einem vermutlich ähnlichen Verlangen nicht widerstehen können und sich der Flamme opfern, deren  Licht mittlerweile die ganze Halle erfüllt.

Nach einigen Tagen kehrt er mit seinem Freund Ebbonly, der einen "Hang zum Bizarren und Überirdischen" hat, durch das Portal in die Stadt zurück. Seine Mahnung, sich die Ohren zu verstopfen, schlägt der Freund aus, weil er die Empfindungen nicht abschwächen will. Anfänglich von zahlreichen architektonischen und anderen Details begeistert, verfällt er zunehmend der Musik und reagiert unter ihrem betäubenden Einfluss nicht mehr auf die Warnungen Angarths, der ihn selbst durch heftiges Schütteln nicht aus dem tranceartigen Zustand befreien kann.

Noch mächtiger als beim letzten Mal erzählt die singende Flamme vom "Verzücken der Motte, die in ihrem Lodern verging".
Voller Entsetzen muss Angarth mitansehen, wie sein Freund aus der großen Menge der ekstatischen Gläubigen nach vorn läuft und sich vor ihm ins Feuer stürzt. Er flüchtet und kehrt in seine Welt zurück, bekennt aber, sich nicht mehr gegen die Musik wehren zu können und die Stadt erneut aufzusuchen.

Entstehung

Eines Tages fand Smith in der Nähe des nordkalifornischen Donnerpasses einen eigenartig geformten Stein, der ihn an Kreaturen aus den Erzählungen Lovecrafts erinnerte. Er schickte ihm den Stein, worüber Lovecraft sich freute, der das Objekt scherzhaft "Der unnennbare Eikon" und "Der, welcher wartet" nannte.
Diese Bemerkungen können Smith dazu bewogen haben, am 15. Januar 1931 mit der Niederschrift seiner neuen Erzählung zu beginnen.

Während eines mehrtägigen Zeltausfluges in die Berge des Donner Passes wanderte Smith mit seiner Freundin Genevieve K. Sully erneut zum Crater Ridge. Dort untersuchte er die grotesk geformten Steine und war von der Landschaft fasziniert, deren Details er nach Sullys Darstellung später für Die Stadt der singenden Flamme verwendete.

Hintergrund und Einzelheiten
In der Zeitspanne von 1928 bis 1937 verfasste Smith etwa hundert Erzählungen. Häufig schrieb er sie auf die Rückseiten älterer Typoskripte, die er nicht mehr verwenden wollte. Etwa die Hälfte seiner Kurzgeschichten lassen sich bestimmten Erzählzyklen zuordnen, deren Handlungen in phantastischen Welten und phantasievoll ausgestatteten Kulturen mit eigener Sprache und einem differenzierten mythologischen Hintergrund spielen. Neben Atlantis und Hyperborea, einem prähistorischen Kontinent, Mars und Venus sowie extrasolaren Planeten boten zwei fiktive Regionen einen dankbaren Hintergrund für das häufig makabre, mit Elementen des Horrors angereicherte Geschehen: Das mittelalterlich stilisierte Averoigne, in dem Vampire ihr Unwesen treiben, und Zothique, der letzte noch bewohnte Kontinent der Erde.

Am 12. August 1922 reagierte Lovecraft mit einem begeisterten Schreiben auf Smiths Gedichtbände Odes and Sonnets, Ebony and Crystal und Sandalwood, woraus sich im Laufe der Jahre eine Brieffreundschaft entwickelte, die bis zum Tode Lovecrafts anhielt. War Lovecraft anfänglich von Smiths Lyrik fasziniert, schätzte er bald auch dessen farbige, von ihm inspirierte Prosa und lobte sie in seinem Essay Supernatural Horror in Literature.
Sie tauschten sich aus und übernahmen bestimmte Details und Motive des anderen in ihr eigenes Werk. So integrierte Smith in einige seiner Geschichten – etwa in Des Magiers Wiederkehr – Elemente des Cthulhu-Mythos und reagierte mit dem "book of Eibon" auf das Necronomicon Lovecrafts, das dieser dem "wahnsinnigen Araber" Abdul Alhazred in die Feder legte und in zahlreichen Geschichten leitmotivisch erwähnte. Lovecraft wiederum verwendete Smiths Buchtitel in den Erzählungen Träume im Hexenhaus und The Man of Stone und lieh sich den von ihm erfundenen "Tsathoggua" für Der Flüsterer im Dunkeln.

Mit dem "Verzücken der Motte, die in ihrem Lodern verging" griff Smith ein traditionsreiches Motiv auf. Das Bild der Flamme, die einen Schmetterling anzieht und verbrennt, wurde von Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in einem seiner berühmtesten Gedichte verarbeitet, der Seligen Sehnsucht aus dem West-östlichen Divan.
Es entspricht dem Topos des "Verbrennens in und durch die Liebe", das sich in einem (fälschlich) Hafis zugeschriebenen Ghasel in Joseph von Hammer-Purgstalls Übersetzung findet und fester Bestandteil persischer Lyrik ist.

Rezeption

Die Geschichte rief begeisterte Reaktionen hervor und beeindruckte unterschiedliche Autoren phantastischer Literatur wie H.P. Lovecraft, Ray Bradbury und Harlan Ellison.

Seinem Brieffreund Lovecraft kündigte Smith eine Geschichte mit dem Schauplatz Crater Ridge an, jener seltsamen Gegend, in der er den "unnennbaren Eikon" gefunden habe. Irgendwann wolle er die Steine suchen, die flüchtig an die Sockel verfallener Säulen erinnerten, und sollte man danach nichts mehr von ihm hören, wäre sein Schicksal leicht zu erahnen. Lovecraft reagierte euphorisch und schrieb, dass er mit seinem neuen Werk einen "Volltreffer gelandet" habe. Seit langem habe ihn keine Geschichte so mitgenommen. Sie gleiche den Träumen "mit der Art von Sturz in eine fremde Dimension, die ich mir im Angesicht eines lodernden und apokalyptischen Sonnenuntergangs oftmals ausmale".

Bradbury lobte den farbigen Stil und die stilistischen Fähigkeiten Smiths. Er hatte eigene frühe Erzählungen ebenfalls bei Arkham House veröffentlicht und beschrieb den tiefen Eindruck, den die fantasievoll ausgeschmückte Welt der Erzählung auf ihn ausübte, und der sein eigenes Werk für den Rest seines Lebens beeinflusste.

Literatur
Steve Behrends: Clark Ashton Smith, A critical guide to the man and his work. Second Edition, Chapter Eight, Science Fantasies, Wildside Press LLC 2013, S. 115–119

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Q: I would like to count the numbers in a string /c++ I have tried to count the numbers in a string but it doesnt work and I think it is logically good.   I am a beginner in programming.
I know it works for one-digit numbers but that's intentional.
#include <iostream>
#include <string.h>
#include <vector>
using namespace std;

int main()

{
    int numbs [10] = {0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9};
    string str1;
    cin >> str1;
    vector <unsigned int> positions;

    for (int a = 0 ;a <=10;a++)
    {
        int f = numbs[a];

        string b = to_string(f);

        unsigned pos = str1.find(b,0);
        while(pos !=string::npos)
        {
            positions.push_back(pos);
            pos = str1.find(b,pos+1);
            break;
        }
    }

    cout << "The count of numbers:" << positions.size() <<endl;

    return 0;
 }

A: If you need only  to count digits in a string then there is no sense to use std::vector. You can count them without the vector. For example
#include <iostream>
#include <string>

int main()
{
    std::string s( "A12B345C789" );
    size_t count = 0;

    for ( std::string::size_type pos = 0;
          ( pos = s.find_first_of( "0123456789", pos ) ) != std::string::npos;
          ++pos )
    {
        ++count;
    }

    std::cout << "The count of numbers: " << count << std::endl;

    return 0;
}

The output is
The count of numbers: 8

Also you could use standard algorithm std::count_if defined in header <algorithm>
For example
#include <iostream>
#include <string>
#include <algorithm>
#include <cctype>

int main()
{
    std::string s( "A12B345C789" );

    size_t count = std::count_if( s.begin(), s.end(),
                                  []( char c ) { return std::isdigit( c ); } );

    std::cout << "The count of numbers: " << count << std::endl;

    return 0;
}

The output is
The count of numbers: 8

If you need to count numbers instead of digits in a string then you should use standard C function strtol or C++ function std::stoi

A: Use substrings to extract every part of string with a delimiter(normally a space). Then convert each substring to number. The ones that qualify and converts probably are the numbers in your string. See how many you get.

A: You might also be interested in the C++ function "isdigit":

*

*http://www.cplusplus.com/reference/locale/isdigit/
For example:
include <iostream>
#include <string.h>
#include <vector>
#include <locale>    // std::locale, std::isdigit

using namespace std;

int main()

{
  // Initialze array with count for each digit, 0 .. 9
  int counts[10] = {0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0,0, 0, 0 };
  int total = 0;

  // Read input string
  string str;
  cin >> str;

  // Parse each character in the string.
  std::locale loc;
  for (int i=0; i < str.length(); i++) {
        if isdigit (str[i], loc) {
          int idx = (int)str[i];
          counts[idx]++
          total++;
  }

  // Print results
  cout << "The #/digits found in << str << " is:" << total << endl;
  // If you wanted, you could also print the total for each digit ...

  return 0;
}

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The Hateful Eight is now showing at Cinema Detroit and that's kind of a big deal
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Quentin Tarantino's latest flick, The Hateful Eight, is now playing at Cinema Detroit.
It's also playing at every AMC, MJR, Emagine, and Cinemark theater in the country, so you might be wondering why it's a big deal.
Well, Cinema Detroit is the only movie theater in the city that's currently playing a first run film. So, that's kind of a big deal.
The Midtown movie house recently raised enough money to buy a DCI projector, which means they can play movies that only come in packaged and encrypted files from big movie houses. Sure, the screen isn't as massive as the one at your local suburban cineplex, but catching a first run flick at this independently owned theater is cooler because you're both supporting a small business and by virtue of the theater's smaller size, there will be less obnoxious people talking during the movie.
Cinema Detroit moved back in October, so if you haven't been there in a while please be advised that it's now located at 4126 Third Street between Willis and Alexandrine in Midtown.
This week The Hateful Eight plays at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. through Thursday.
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Marketers know how to communicate complicated messages: As many of us learned during the 2016 presidential election, complicated narratives don't win races. People need to hear plain, direct, emotional appeals before there is resonance – and unfortunately, we live in a world where issues aren't that simple. Marketers can help distill complicated issues into digestible, actionable messages in ways that non-marketers can't.
Marketers know how to make things cool (or not): Not every fight can – or needs to be – won in Washington. Consumers have enormous amounts of power when they speak with their wallets. In February, Nordstrom announced it would no longer carry the Ivanka Trump brand, not because the store was making a political statement, but because it was responding to a drop in sales of the clothing line. Marketers can be the catalysts for not just changes in attitude, but changes in action that can take advantage of our capitalist economy and bypass the need for legislation or basic ethics in government.
Marketers know how to measure success: Any marketing analytics aficionados out there? Bring your skills to a nonprofit and help them understand how their cause is finding traction through various channels, including social media, email campaigns, events and more. Many nonprofits simply don't have the experience or the tools to track successes or failures, so they blindly navigate their campaigns without any ability to adjust strategy based on real-time feedback.
So my message, marketers, is this: Just because you aren't practitioners of hard science doesn't mean you can't make a difference. Are scientists the best at formulating accurate yet consumable messages for the public based on complex research? Should social workers be executing and measuring social media campaigns to bring attention to poverty issues in their community? Can an economist translate data into action effectively? Rather than lament our "softer science" skills, I'd argue that marketers today are more important than ever. There are countless opportunities for marketers to jump in and make a difference.
Yes, marketers. You can change the world. Let's start now.
Looking for a place to start volunteering with your marketing skills? Idealist.org and Catchafire.org are great places to start.


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Remembering Past Massacres: Honoring the Legacy & Resilience of the Victims
Dear ecumenical friends,
The WCC/CCIA (Commission of the Churches on International Affairs) series of regional webinars focussing on REMEMBERING PAST MASSACRES: HONORING THE LEGACY AND RESILIENCE OF THE VICTIMS will take us this time to the Pacific. We hope you'll join us! Please share in your networks.
Date: Monday 18 October 2021
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM CEST (i.e. 8AM Lagos, Nigeria / 2PM Bangkok, Thailand / 7 PM Suva, Fiji / 8PM Nakualofa, Tonga)
Rev. James Bhagwan, General Secretary, Pacific Conference of Churches
Danity Laukon, University of the South Pacific Marshall Islands
Taaitulagi Tuioti, Methodist Church in Samoa
Rev. Billy Wetewea, Protestant Church of Kanaky New Caledonia
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_auNIo99OSg2-BSipSLGTMA
Learn more via Twitter or Facebook.
Objectives of the webinar:
This series of regional webinars is organized by the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA) of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in collaboration with the WCC Spiritual Life. It is part of the many virtual events organised this year to mark the 75th anniversary of the CCIA. Realizing that several of these massacres have lost relevance over the years, or are simply forgotten, the purpose of these regional webinars is to reflect on how these fallen heroes and heroines are remembered and honoured today. Each webinar will be a moment of lament and will explore among others, the following questions:
How do we recognised these tragedies, and celebrate the survival, resistance, resilience, and heroes of these communities?
How do we honour their martyrdom?
What is done to prevent them from falling into amnesia or denial?
How do we memorialise these tragedies?
How do we transcend these past massacres and move towards healing?
How do we ensure that future generations learn from the past, ensuring that history will not be repeated?
What of reparations to descendants of these victims?
Are monuments sufficient even though they can be perceived as a reminder of trauma, and as memorials of symbolic reparations?
We offer these regional webinars in the hope that we will be empowered to elicit a promise and a pledge to ensure the non-recurrence of such human atrocities even as we celebrate the legacy of those who have survived these massacres.
Dates of regional webinars:
27 August 2021: Africa
27 September 2021: Spanish-speaking Americas
11 October 2021: Asia
18 October 2021: Pacific
18 November 2021: Middle-East
6 December 2021: Europe
CoNGO Notes: For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Disarmament, Peace, and Security, please visit ngocdps.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP.
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Improving Civil Society's Limited Access to The Green Climate Fund
Following the launch of the paper "Improving Civil Society's Limited Access to The Green Climate Fund" on 28 April 2021, CIDSE is pleased to invite you to the CSO engagement webinar on the topic, to be held on 05 May 2021. The online seminar will present the findings of this report, which include policy recommendations based on an analysis of GCF policies and lessons learned from five case studies.
Please find more information below:
The Press release
Key Information on the online seminar on 5th May
We are excited to have you join us! As a reminder, this is an opportunity for CSOs big and small, including those in countries where GCF projects may happen.
More info & registration:
https://www.cidse.org/2021/04/28/new-study-cidse-publishes-a-report-on-csos-access-to-the-green-climate-fund-an-analysis-of-policies-and-experiences-from-case-studies/
15:00 Welcome & Introduction
15:10-15:30 Keynote by Thomas Hirsch (Climate and Development Advice) on the results of a new CIDSE report on "improving civil society's limited access to the green climate fund", along with policy recommendations. This research is based on an analysis of GCF policies and lessons learned from five case studies
15:30 Introducing the Panel for comments
15:35 Lessons from development finance to strengthen climate finance – Leia Achampong, Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer – Climate Finance, Eurodad – Brussels
15:45 Expanding on experiences from Global South partner – Julius Ng'oma, CISONECC – Civil Society Network on Climate Change, Malawi
15:55 Policy perspective from a former GCF board member or expert interviewees (tbc)
16:05 Q&As from the floor to all speakers
16:25 Conclusion
Press contact: Valentina Pavarotti, CIDSE Communications Manager: pavarotti(at)cidse.org
For those of you who don't know CIDSE, we are an international family of Catholic social justice organizations working for transformational change to end poverty and inequalities, challenging systemic injustice, inequity, destruction of nature and promoting just and environmentally sustainable alternatives.
CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development, please visit ngosonffd.org. For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations, please visit rngos.wordpress.com.
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The Human Face of the Migration Crisis: A Faith-Based Response
The scale of human migration can be overwhelming—estimates are that more people are on the move in our time than at any time in human history. To each "number" there is a human face, a person made in the image of God.
How can people of faith respond to this crisis in tangible ways? How can the Bible inform our response? To look at these and other questions related to the migration crisis we will be joined by a panel from across North America with a variety of experiences and perspectives on migration.
vănThanh Nguyễn, S.V.D., is the author of the new book What Does the Bible Say About Strangers, Migrants and Refugees?. Nguyễn came to the United States as a refugee from Vietnam in 1975 and he is today Professor of New Testament Studies and the holder of the Francis X. Ford, M.M., Chair of Catholic Missiology at Catholic Theological Union.
Dannia and Aida Pena were born in San Salvador, El Salvador. In the 1990s they fled the Civil War in El Salvador and came to Los Angeles, California. Today, Dannia serves as an Accounting Manager at a Mental Health Center in San Antonio and Aida works just outside San Antonio in Bilingual Education. Both sisters are married with children and are active in the Focolare Movement.
Sean Ryan and Monica Nugent are university students living in Vancouver, British Columbia. As an outgrowth of their Catholic faith, both are both active in Dignity Inherent, a group working to raise awareness about human trafficking and Canada's laws on prostitution.
CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Migration, please visit ngo-migration.org. For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations, please visit rngos.wordpress.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values, and Global Concerns-NY, please visit csvgc-ny.org.
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River Missionaries, Deforestation, and COVID-19
Rodrigo Pedroso is a Brazilian journalist who reports for CNN. As part of the Pulitzer Center's Rainforest Journalism Fund, his project "River Missionaries: The Catholic Counteroffensive in the Amazon" explores the dynamics and work of Catholic missionaries in an area where evangelical Christians and the theology of prosperity are booming alongside deforestation.
In this conversation, Pedroso will share the stories of parishes struggling to survive and missionaries who serve hard-to-reach villages in the Amazon region. He will be joined by Niyanta Spelman, founder and CEO of Rainforest Partnership, and the two will discuss the role of religious communities in combatting deforestation, as well as how Catholic, Indigenous, and local communities in the Amazon have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The dialogue will be moderated by Rev. Fletcher Harper, executive director of GreenFaith.
This event is part of the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs collaboration with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
Register here: https://georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kY_8mGHbTz6K3KNAEX3kYQ
CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Financing for Development, please visit ngosonffd.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP.
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Identity at the Intersection of Indigeneity and Christianity: An Indigenous Dilemma
You are invited to a virtual side event on the margins of the 20th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues: Identity at the intersection of Indigeneity and Christianity: An Indigenous Dilemma
Indigenous Christians are an important group with a distinct voice that must be represented on the global stage. Reconciliation processes between Christianity and indigeneity have already begun, within churches and with indigenous people at the centre. As Christian networks and organizations, we are hosting this event in an effort to facilitate these difficult conversations in an open forum, giving all participants an opportunity to contribute their stories and lived experiences.
This conversation aims to make room for the voices of Indigenous Christians at the UNPFII and to engage in a dialogue with partners and other stakeholders, fostering mutual respect and enhance collaboration on the most important issues facing indigenous communities today.
Anglican Communion, Lutheran World Federation, United Methodist Church – General Board of Church & Society, the Episcopal Church, and the World Council of Churches
CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, please visit facebook.com/NGOCoRIP. For more information on the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations, please visit rngos.wordpress.com.
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The Apgar score was devised in 1952 by Dr. Virginia Apgar as a simple and repeatable method to quickly and summarily assess the health of newborn children immediately after birth.Apgar was an anesthesiologist who developed the score in order to ascertain the effects of obstetric anesthesia on babies.
The Apgar score is determined by evaluating the newborn baby on five simple criteria on a scale from zero to two, then summing up the five values thus obtained. The resulting Apgar score ranges from zero to 10.
*Requires less inputs to calculate result.
*Attractive user interface & easy to use.
* No internet connection is required.


Wash the lettuce leaves and cook in boiling water.
In a pan, add the oil, flour, and garlic. Saute, then add the milk. Season with salt.
When it begins to boil, put it into the cooked lettuce leaves. When it boils, drizzle in each of the eggs.
Cook for a few minutes, turn off heat, cover and allow to sit 15 minutes before serving so the egg yolks can harden.


There will be no release today, on account of cooking and dinnering and such, so I will instead regale you with a brief retrospective.
Whatever the Mangaupdates date says, I started this project on August 31st, in a small lull between whatever it was I did in the summer and classes starting back up again. As such, the project has been running for just about four months, in which we've released 44 chapters, an average of 11 chapters per month. At that pace it would take another 27 months to complete the entire translation, and by the end of 2015 we would be roughly halfway through the whole series.
That figure is of course only as reliable as April weather. Four chapters were completed in September, nine in October as I was getting used to the process, fourteen in November as I switched tools, and sixteen in December as Fraustarrow joined the team. Such an upward trend is of course unlikely to continue, as the translation largely depends on excess spare time, which I am hoping to have less of in the coming months. Nevertheless, I still want to see what happens, and so I will still continue translating.
Over the past four months I've also seen the project grow far bigger than I ever expected. I was going to casually translate a few chapters and see if anyone wanted to have a look as I went on. Now there's a thriving readership, a forum, and a blog with 90k views in just a few weeks. There's also a second translator and a squad of editors that appear to want to remain nameless.
I've enjoyed the development of the story in the past four months, and I'm pretty sure you have too. The future is as uncertain as always, but whenever your new year's celebrations come around, raise a quiet toast for continued reading in the next year.
It definitely is a humongous project, and I hold no expectations for the future as far as it being completed.
I've lost track of the books I've read that were never completed by the author or dropped by the translators.
This one is quite good though. So even if you two have to drop it someday, maybe we'll be lucky and someone else will continue it.
Have a happy new year you guys!
Thanks for all your hard work translating Douluo Dalu.
I didn't expect the LN to be as awesome as it was, so I can only hope for more.


Welcome to Brooker Real Estate, an independent real estate company determined to provide its clients with a professional, enthusiastic and cost effective service for all their property requirements.
Barry Brooker is a qualified Holroyd Gardens / Parramatta-based real estate agent experienced in selling and managing properties in Holroyd Gardens / Parramatta and surrounds.
He is a licensed real estate agent with an extensive knowledge of the local area. Barry is also dedicated to accurate appraisals and ethical selling and aims to have a respectful and responsive relationship with clients.
We are dedicated to looking out for your best interests, and striving to make the process of buyer, selling and managing your property as easy and pleasant as possible. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, rent or manage your investment in the Holroyd / Parramatta localities, you have come to the right place.
Brooker Real Estate P/L … Holroyd & Parramatta home unit specialist.


Thank you so much for a wonderful Japanese experience. My wife and I travelled many kilometres and saw many interesting things during our stay in Japan, but our time with you and your good friend Keiko, learning about Japanese cooking in your home, was one of the highlights of our trip.
The okonomiyaki and yaki soba we cooked together was delicious; we will definitely be cooking these again when we get back home to Australia.
Finally, your hospitality, humour and excellent English made us feel "right at home", as we would say when visiting good friends.
Thank you Yoshiko and Keiko!


An Organisational Chart is a flowchart of any business which separates the business into 7 different divisions. It is considered different to a traditional chart as it is a 'living thing' that changes as the business changes.
How do you know the best key performance indicators for my business?
At Kolbe Systems we don't claim to know your business at all as we believe the business owner or CEO is the best advisor for their own business. On that grounds, we don't specify any key performance indicators.
We simply train you how to select the best key performance indicators for your business so you can measure productiveness rather than busyness.
Is it really possible to change my business structure?
We don't attempt to change any business structure, rather just optimise what you already have in place. The business structure that we refer to is more specifically related to having the right infrastructure in place to create an environment where everyone in the business can refer to the system rather than the individuals in charge.
What do your business systems involve?
Our business systems involve a set of proven and workable organisational tools that when used together and in the right order produce a complete business system. This includes all the required tools along with a 3 – 6 month training program.
I have tried to write policy before, what will be different this time?
At Kolbe Systems we have all the tools to complete the business systems within your business. The policies are just a tools to back up the whole system and your staff so that management don't have frustrations and irritations with things going wrong.
It is a matter of making the policies both workable, and aligned with all the other organisational tools put into place.
Organisational Structure is a set of business systems and quality management systems that when combined create a whole organisational structure for a business. This involves covering every aspect of systems so that they effectively compliment each other as a whole business structure.
I have adequate quality assurance practices in place already, why would I need Kolbe Systems?
Kolbe Systems isn't based solely on Quality assurance of the business. Rather it focuses on the business as a whole, as the quality assurance is considered only 1 of seven different important areas within the business.
Does Kolbe Systems specialise solely in management help and consulting?
Whist management help is a specialty of Kolbe Systems it is not our sole service. We provide our clients with tangible products such as an organisational chart an executive key performance indicator board, sufficient skills to write policies that are actually adhered to, skills in creating job descriptions and implementing sufficient communications systems.
Are Business Systems for us…?
Put simply if you don't put some order into the business it will continue to get more and more disordered, which means less and less time to put in systems and more time devoted to putting out fires. This can cause the organisation to become less profitable, have a high staff turnover and can even cause health issues.
Kolbe Systems will guide you through a step by step process to become an organisation with clarity and confidence.
Systems is the act of duplicating a position or person within the organisation. This can come in many forms. Kolbe Systems will educate and train you in what tools help you clarify your organisation and how to implement them so all your staff members can flourish.
I have some systems in place but my staff don't read them, what is the difference with Kolbe Systems?
82% of organisations that start with us had previously tried to write up job descriptions. Our unique point of difference in Kolbe Systems is that we have a workable form of delivery. This ensures that you use your procedures on a daily basis to enhance and clarify your day to day chores which inevitably leads to a more profitable organisation.
If I can't afford it are you flexible with your rates?
We are not negotiable with our prices, however we do work with our clients until we deliver a product that is valuable to them. If your cash flow is an issue we can extend payment terms. Please discuss this with our office prior to embarking on our training.
Is Kolbe Systems a tax deduction?
Kolbe Systems is a business expense. We advise that you speak to your accountant to get a professional opinion. In most cases it is a 100% tax deduction.
If your organisation is ready for Kolbe Systems (click here to find out), then sooner rather than later is the best time. If you are still uncertain give our office a call and ask for our Marketing Division.
Can I speak to one of your clients?
We respect our Clients privacy. If you would like more details on some of the Clients we have worked with please see our case histories (link to it). If you still wish to see one of our Clients then please call our Public Relations Division to arrange a walk through of one of our Clients premises.
Kolbe Systems appears to be for small business, does it work for larger companies?
We deliver fundamental principles that apply to small and large organisations. In 2003 we started dealing with smaller business successfully, but now in 2007 we cater for small businesses and large companies.
Small businesses require systems to expand with certainty, larger companies require systems to become an employer of choice, and be efficient and profitable.
How long does it take my organisation to be fully systemised?
This will depend on the type of organisation you have, the industry you are in and the goals you have set and also what systems you have in place already. If you would like a clearer picture on what it will take to get clarity in your organisation, call our free advice line on (08) 9227 8022 for a Free Business Analysis.
Kolbe Systems comes in four different packages to suit all different sized organisations, from our small business package to our corporate package. All packages are fully comprehensive and achieve the same outcome – A professionally organised and flourishing business. Please contact us (as link) for specific prices on our packages.
Will my staff take to it?
Through our own internal research we have found 3% of your team will not take to Kolbe Systems, 17% will struggle but eventually take to Kolbe Systems and 80% (the productive staff) will encourage and participate in Kolbe Systems.
Please see our Vision which will explain this further.
Are business systems that important?
Systems are essential if you want to duplicate your organisation or step out of the organisation.
What should I look out for in my organisation to indicate to me that I would need Kolbe Systems?
c) just had enough putting out fires.
You are considering setting up more outlets/offices and you are not sure if the standard will be maintained.
For a greater understanding of this please click here to register for a free business analysis.
Have you had anyone that has gone through Kolbe Systems and it hasn't worked for them?
Yes. Putting systems into place in an organisation is a direct reflection on the people who are steering the organisation. In order for systems to be adhered to it is important to lead by example.
If you know that you can do it better and you are driven to do it well then embarking on Kolbe Systems will provide you with the pieces to the puzzle that you know you have been lacking to create a full picture of your organisation.
What if doesn't work for me?
We offer a money back guarantee that if after 4 appointments you are not convinced that Kolbe Systems will work for you we will gladly refund your money in full.
Can I see K.S in action, so I know it really works?
Yes you can. We are very proud to practice what we preach. If you are interested in Kolbe Systems then we welcome you to come into our office to experience how our organised office in Subiaco works.
Who benefits the most in the workplace from using K.S?
Everyone. Owners or Upper Management will benefit from clearly outlining roles and responsibilities of all areas within the organisation and be able to grow substantially with certainty and clarity.
Staff members will appreciate the professionalism and acknowledgement of the organisation. Staff will also have a clear vision of what it takes to be promoted.
Do most of your clients expand after undertaking Kolbe Systems?
Yes, throughout our history we have seen most of our clients place more personnel because they have more clarity and vision within their organisation. When our clients place personnel they are always well outlined roles with a high retention.
Will I use Kolbe Systems in years after we have implemented the system?
Yes. Kolbe systems is a workable system in fact our very first client (March 2003) still keeps in contact with us to let us know how well their systems is being refined.
Can I delegate Kolbe Systems training to my staff?
Yes you can. We encourage delegation but recommend that only one person approves systems implementation.
Are Kolbe Systems like a Management Consultant?
No. We don't give advice on how to run your business. We believe the best management consultant for your organisation is yourself.
Kolbe Systems will train you to become a better manager and help implement a system that is robust and provides a fair business environment for everyone to reach their full potential. You and your staff know you're organisation the best, Kolbe Systems will make this tangible for all personnel to take on board and operate with.
What is the difference between Kolbe Systems and my Accountant?
Accountants specialise in tax compliance, Kolbe Systems specialise in systemising organisational processes. We have workable systems that are comprehensive yet simplified.
I have seen one of your clients implement Kolbe Systems, will my company be as organised as that?
We follow a standard checklist for whichever package you choose and every point you learn you sign off on, to ensure our quality standard is maintained. This ensures you have learnt the successful formula that others have gone through.
What if I forget Kolbe Systems, can you help?
We will always encourage our clients to update their systems. We welcome our clients to update their organising charts or take new personnel for a walk through of the systems at our offices. We also run seminars and presentations on site to update staff and train new staff.


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Catholic Earthcare Australia is an agency of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and is the environmental arm of the Catholic Church in Australia. This executive agency of the Bishops' Commission for Justice and Development (BCJD) is mandated with the mission of advising, supporting and assisting the BCJD in responding to Pope John Paul II's call to "stimulate and sustain the ecological conversion" throughout the Catholic church in Australia and beyond.

In May 2017, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference decided to incorporate Catholic Earthcare Australia into its sister agency, Caritas Australia. This change was made to strengthen the capacity of Catholic Earthcare Australia, particularly in advocating and educating about the principles of Holy Father's 2015 encyclical, Laudato Si, and to achieve synergies with Caritas Australia's extensive education and advocacy work around Australia, including parishes, schools and the wider Catholic community on environmental issues such as climate change.

Mandate from the Australian Bishops
Tasks and Responsibilities
Catholic Earthcare Australia will act as an advisory agency to the BCJD on ecological matters, including the safeguarding of the integrity of creation, environmental justice and ecological sustainability.

Its tasks will include
 carrying out research, from the perspective of scripture and the Church's environmental and social justice teachings;
 developing national networks, with a view to initiating, linking, resourcing and supporting ecological endeavours within the Church, and extending the hand of friendship and cooperation to other like-minded groups working in the broader community;
 undertaking initiatives by encouraging a reverence for creation, a responsible stewardship of Earth's natural resources and ecosystems, and providing a voice for the victims of pollution, environmental degradation and injustice;
 providing educational materials and services to Catholic schools, organisations, congregations and parishes - particularly information to assist in the carrying out of environmental audits and the implementation of more ecologically and ethically sustainable practices.

References

External links
 Catholic Earthcare

Christianity and environmentalism
Catholic Church in Australia

Environmental education
Environmental organisations based in Australia


Addison DeMoura founded the Oakdale Natural Choice Collective Inc in May 2007 to stand up voters' right to safe access. Central Valley medical cannabis patients had to travel long distances or rely on the black market when the last Modesto dispensary was raided in August 2005. The collective was a safe, affordable and patient-friendly environment. ONCC was thanked daily by ill people who now had local safe access to their medication.
On July 31, 2007 the DeMoura's home and the collective was raided n the early hours of the morning by local police, Sheriffs, SWAT and a local DEA task force. The DeMoura's 2-year-old son, Tiger, was snatched from his bed iby armed SWAT team officers, carried down the stairs kicking and screaming with guns pointed at him. He was then sat next to his handcuffed mother who was unable to comfort him except for drawing her own body around him while they despoiled their home.Tiger is still traumatized and has not been home to stay with his parents. Addison and 4 volunteers of the collective were arrested, but returned home the same night, out on bail. The first court date was on August 22, 2007, following a medical cannabis rally the collective organized. The very next day, Addison and his wife Jessica were both arrested at their home for a medical garden at a separate location which was used to provide patients with safe medicine. After staying the night in jail, they were both released on bail.
Marijuana charges were dropped against DeMoura, but as of August 2010 he was still fighting tax-evasion charges.
MODESTO, CA -- After nearly eight months of regular court appearances, several defendants associated with an Oakdale medical marijuana dispensary have finally been arraigned in Stanislaus County Superior Court.
Last July's raid of the Oakdale Natural Choice Collective was assisted by a mélange of law enforcement agencies working in tandem, including the local police and sheriff's departments, as well as a task force called the Stanislaus Drug Enforcement Agency. The defendants have maintained that the dispensary operated in compliance with California's medical marijuana law, which applies to those patients who have a physician's approval for their marijuana use. Addison DeMoura, who owned the Natural Choice Collective, has steadfastly asserted that each person who utilized his dispensary had a doctor's written approval, and that his staff verified every recommendation with the physician who had issued it.
Zahr also disagreed that medical marijuana has been legalized in California, declaring that state law only provides patients with an argument to use in court. "It's a defense to prosecution," he said simply.
For DeMoura and his five co-defendants, however, it seemed that the prosecution might never get underway.
Their arrests had followed right on the heels of the raid, and release on bail had come quickly afterwards. An arraignment was promptly scheduled, and it looked like the case was coming together quickly indeed. But the perception of speed was only an illusion.
Again and again, the defendants were called to court for an arraignment, only to be told by the court clerk that they would have to come back another time. The District Attorney's Office, the clerk said, was still investigating the charges. At first, the defendants were required to show up for this treatment every couple months, but soon the frequency of the ineffectual appearances increased so much that they began happening on a weekly basis. The clerk would continually promise that an arraignment would follow at the next required appearance…but, week after week, it was a promise that fell through.
The situation was a continual source of frustration for the defendants, who struggled to arrange the time off of work for the series of pointless court appearances. They were required to show up, but every time they were dismissed before the judge even entered the courtroom. As the clerk told each of them, they had been put on the day's "no complaint" calendar.
The other defendants have made similar remarks about the officers who executed the search warrants, but only DeMoura has begun putting his accusations on record. As part of a set of claims seeking substantial monetary damages from the city and the county, DeMoura cited emotional trauma suffered by his toddler son Tiger during the search of his family's home last July. DeMoura said that Tiger, who was two years old at the time, was pulled out from his room by SWAT team members who had their guns pointed at the frantic child. Tiger has since refused to return to his home, according to the claim, and has been living at another location with Jessica.
The claim also describes vandalism committed during the search of the DeMoura home, saying the officers wrote on the walls and urinated in the laundry area. But most of the money DeMoura requests from the local government is intended as compensation for costs related to the dispensary raid, such as attorneys' fees and the value of items that were seized or destroyed. This sum also includes lost revenue from the dispensary itself, which was shut down as a result of the bust. Although its business license declared the sale of "natural therapeutic products," it did not specifically mention marijuana, and after the raid the building's landlord demanded DeMoura close up shop.
The Oakdale Police Department and the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office have both publicly disputed DeMoura's allegations, and they expect the claims for damages to be denied by the city council and board of supervisors. But a denial would only pave the way to DeMoura's next strategic step: filing an actual lawsuit against the city and county, for which he has already retained Oakland attorney Robert Raich. With a famed lawyer waiting in the wings and the bold demand for a total of over $2 million in damages, Addison's claims made local government immediately perk up and take notice. Once DeMoura's story hit the Associated Press, the District Attorney announced that it would be filing charges against him and his co-defendants at their next court appearance. For better or for worse, it seemed that DeMoura's claims for damages had finally brought an end to the waiting game in the criminal case.
On March 14th, 2008, at half past one in the afternoon, DeMoura and his co-defendants finally got what they had been waiting for. All of them were charged for marijuana possession with the intent to sell and for maintaining a facility for such sales. Those criminal counts came directly from the raid of the dispensary, but the simultaneous searches of multiple homes brought additional charges for some of the defendants. Angel Herrera, for example, was also charged for the possession of concentrated cannabis, while Russell Green was hit with an extra count for cultivation. But an even more provocative allegation was leveled at Jessica DeMoura, who was charged with child endangerment. For a young mother struggling to help her son heal from the disturbances of a home invaded and a family life disrupted, such a charge is serious indeed.
The actual evidence will come to light as the case progresses and the prosecution provides discovery, but in the meantime, each side has its allegations.
DeMoura claims law enforcement damaged to his property, his business and his family, and calls for $2 million from his local government.
The District Attorney's Office, for its part, claims the defendants did damage to society, and the restitution it seeks is the kind that is paid not only in money, but in time and personal freedom as well.


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India's GDP gets positive, regains 0.4% growth in last quarter of 2020
By Dhruv Jagtap On February 26, 2021 19:03 IST
India's GDP had shrunk to lowest of all time during the 2020 in straight two quarters. But the blame wasn't on anyone as the entire world was going through an emergency. India too had slipped into a technical recession during July-September when GDP fell for two successive quarters. In the July-September quarter, India's GDP contracted 7.5% year-on-year.
The unlocking process briefly began from the month of August, though everything took sometime to get back on track. As People started stepping out of their houses due to which capital started rolling back into the market. Soon by the end of the third quarter of 2020 a substantial growth was seen.
As per experts India's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to get into expansion territory in the third quarter of 2021. Although the cases are reportedly increasing in the financial capital Mumbai, which can be a matter of concern for many businesses. If everything goes as normal, India might soon recover its GDP faster than any Asian country revealed by a multinational bank.
Further, the Reserve Bank of India earlier indicated that the Indian economy has further recovered and estimates the GDP to turn positive in the third quarter. They too expect the GDP to expand to 0.8% by the third quarter of 2021.
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Dove-Shaped Drones Spying On People From Above — The Ultimate Goal is 'Total Population Control'
Alexander LightAugust 15, 2018
Fascism has been approaching the developed world for a long time. It comes in the form of governments that can read every single email, GPS you at any time, track your every move, every step, know your internet habits better then you do.
If they decide, they can put a bunch of information together and use it against you, especially if you become "an enemy of the state," one who threatens the interests of the global elite.
This is what it's like to live in North America, and more people became aware of it with the Edward Snowden leaks. There were many who blew the whistle before him as well, some who did not live long after the fact.
What is happening here is extremely wrong. National security measures continue to heighten as a direct result of 'terrorism' in many forms, from attacks and bombings to mass shootings. All of these continue to increase like never before, especially in the United States.
When it comes to terrorism in general, events like 9/11 have served as a mass wake up call for the citizenry, making them aware of 'false flag' terrorism, where a group of powerful people orchestrate an event for their ulterior motives and blame it on another.
This is exactly what many people believe is happening with these events, including school shootings, that there is some form of mind-control going on here, an effort to make these type of events more common to justify heightening up national security measures, like global surveillance, for example.
Many politicians, academicians, researchers, whistleblowers, and high ranking military personnel have been raising awareness about this for years, and we also have hard evidence in so many different forms, with so many different examples.
The last one I wrote about was with regards to fake intelligence, as well as plagiarized quotations that were found in an official intelligence report pertaining to Iraq's WMDs presented to the UN Security Council by Secretary of State Colin Powell, on February 5th, 2003. You can read more about that here.
Mark Twain summed up how this works quite nicely (source):
"The statesmen will invent cheap lies, putting the blame upon the nation that is attacked, and every man will be glad of those conscience-soothing falsities, and will diligently study them, and refuse to examine any refutations of them; and thus he will by and by convince himself the war is just, and will thank God for the better sleep he enjoys after this process of grotesque self-deception."
Our world might not actually be as bad as how it's constantly being presented to us. Most people are good, and the majority of people, in America at least, have opposed the action of their government for years when it comes to global conflict.
False flag terrorism, deception, and the creation of events to heighten the national security state is nothing new.
Dove-Shaped Drones Over China
Some of the latest news when it comes to surveillance is coming out of China, where robotic dove-shaped drones are spying on people from above.
As the South China Morning Post reports,
"The idea might seem far fetched, but robotic birds are very much a reality, and China has been using them to surveil people across the country.
"Sources told the South China Morning Post that more than 30 military and government agencies have deployed the birdlike drones and related devices in at least five provinces in recent years.
"One part of the country that has seen the new technology used extensively is the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in China's far west. The vast area, which borders Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, is home to a large Muslim population and has long been viewed by Beijing as a hotbed for separatism. As a result, the region and its people have been subjected to heavy surveillance from the central government.
"The new "spy birds" programme, code-named "Dove", is being led by Song Bifeng, a professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xian, capital of northwestern China's Shaanxi province."
Each robotic bird has a GPS system, a high-definition camera and a flight control system linked with satellites which allow for its remote control. They are also equipped with an electric motor to power its flight.
"Once equipped with weapons, unmanned small combat vessels can attack the enemy in large numbers, similar to drones," Li Jie, a Chinese naval expert.
That doesn't sound too good.
The True Goal Of Surveillance
So, if it's not for national security purposes, and it's not to protect us from danger, what is mass surveillance all about?
For the answer to this question, I turn your attention to William Binney, a former high ranking intelligence official with the National Security Agency (NSA). He is one of the highest placed intelligence officials to ever blow the whistle on insider NSA 'knowing.' He made headlines when he resigned in 2001 after 9/11, having worked more than thirty years for the agency.
He was a leading code-breaker against the Soviet Union during the Cold war and was repulsed by the United States massive surveillance programs. He claims the ultimate goal of the NSA is "total population control."
You can access that interview and read more about it here.
While on the topic of China, it's also important to read this from an article by The Intercept:
"Google bosses were scrambling to contain leaks and internal anger Wednesday after the company's confidential plan to launch a censored version of its search engine in China was revealed by The Intercept.
"Just a few hundred of Google's massive 88,000-strong workforce had been briefed on the project prior to the revelations, which triggered a wave of disquiet that spread through the internet giant's offices across the world.
"Company managers responded by swiftly trying to shut down employees' access to any documents that contained information about the China censorship project, according to Google insiders who witnessed the backlash.
"Everyone's access to documents got turned off, and is being turned on [on a] document-by-document basis," said one source.
"There's been total radio silence from leadership, which is making a lot of people upset and scared. … Our internal meme site and Google Plus are full of talk, and people are a.n.g.r.y."
Urgent! China's Sesame Credit is Controlling Citizens Based on How Obedient & Conformist They Are
Awakening In Progress
The good news is that more and more people across the globe are starting to wake up to all of the misinformation being spread on a daily basis, and that includes the agenda of those behind it. Even a decade ago, the mass populace was not as aware that all is not as it seems.
As a result of this recent mass awakening, our perception, our thoughts, and our collective consciousness are beginning to shift.
We no longer see the world the way it has been presented to us, and we are starting to realize that simply waking up to all of the propaganda that surrounds us is creating big problems for the global elite. The very first step to changing a problem is to first recognize that problem, and we are still in that process.
Source: Collective-Evolution.com
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In this article, I will show you how to do pagination with the Zend\Paginator\Adapter\Null adapter. This adapter may seem pointless at first, but is very useful if you wish to have complete control on how the data is fetched while leveraging the features of the built-in pagination in regards to the representation.
Zend Framework 2 ships with a couple of adapters, where the DbSelect is typically the most interesting one. As the name indicates, this adapter can fetch the data to be displayed directly from the database – one page at a time of course. If you need to tweak its functionality to suit your needs, it is easy to extend the adapter.
However, there are many scenarios where it might make sense to control the fetching of the data by yourself. For instance, one might be using a service layer which accesses a data access layer (DAL), which in turn calls a stored procedure in a database. In such a scenario, the Zend\Paginator\Adapter\Null will come in handy.
Consider the example below where a list of articles are fetched independently of the paginator, but while still using the standard paginator for generating the pagination controls (i.e. page numbers or similar).
The above controller action fetches and prepares a paginator for displaying a list of articles. We grab the page number from the matched route and make sure that the number is a positive integer. Then the data is fetched. In this example, it is fetched from a service layer, but this is of no importance in regards to the paginator. For the paginator to correctly display the total number of pages, we need to know how many matching records (usually database rows) exist. When using MySQL, this can be done by using SQL_CALC_FOUND_ROWS and FOUND_ROWS() as discussed in the MySQL manual.
We will use the total number of records (articles in this example) when instantiating the Zend\Paginator\Adapter\Null adapter. This adapter implements Zend\Paginator\Adapter\AdapterInterface, which extends the Countable interface. This means that the adapter must implement the count() and getItems() methods.
After we have instantiated the paginator and supplied it with the adapter, the current page number is set. This is for display purposes (which I will discuss in a moment), since we fetch the data ourselves. We also need to specify the number of items to display per page, as this will affect the total number of pages. We then assign three variables to the view model; the articles to display, the paginator, and the route that sent the request to the controller action. I will explain this in a moment.
In the view, we will make use of the PaginationControl view helper, which helps us display the pagination controls.
For its first parameter, we pass the paginator that we created in the controller action. The second parameter is the scrolling style (more information in the official documentation). The third parameter is the partial to use when rendering the pagination controls (usually page numbers). This parameter can either be a string with the partial name or an array if your partial is located within a different module than the one in which you wish to render the pagination controls. In that case, the partial path (relative to the module's view folder) and name is the first element in the array and the module name is the second.
The final parameter for the PaginationControl view helper is an array of parameters to pass to the partial. In the earlier example, we passed the route that we assigned to the view in the controller action. This is such that this route can be used when generating the pagination links within the partial – e.g. page number links.
To actually be able to render the pagination controls, you need to create the partial and put some code in it. The documentation has three different approaches for getting started, and those will be fine to get started with. You can then style them in any way you wish. By default, these partials use the supplied route and add a page number as a parameter to each link, rendering links such as /articles/page/4. These partials access several variables which are automatically passed to the partial by the PaginationControl view helper.
That is basically all there is to it. It may seem overly complicated at first, but once you have played around with it for a while, everything gradually begins to make sense. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask in a comment.
Great, thanks for this example. Actually i need it with zend version 1 but is very inspiring.
Where are your routes defined ?
If you take a look at your module's config/module.config.php file, then you should find a routes key, which is an array of routes. If one is not present in your module, then you can go ahead and create it yourself as per the official examples. I hope that helps.
I'm working in ZF2 skeleton app, I have created a pagination ,wen I select second page and then I get back to the first page , the resultant data has been changed. I can't find out what is the issue in my code.


Dubai: In order to streamline the efficiency of visiting health consultants the Ministry of Health and Prevention has launched a 24/7, interactive Smart Portal.
The user-friendly digital innovation platform facilitates data and patient information exchange in a secure manner.
Commenting on the portal, Dr Mohammad Salim Al Olama, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health and Prevention, said that the smart portal of the visiting consultants programme comes as part of the government's movement towards government excellence system, as well as the smart government initiative to achieve the objectives of the UAE National Agenda.
Dr. Sultan Ahmad Sharif, Director of the health ministry's visiting consultants' office, said: "The aim was to create an online platform/portal where all involved stakeholders can save time while achieving a better quality of service in compliance with full organisational requirements," Dr. Sharif added.
The new service ensures applications follow-up along with safe and secure archive, in addition to allowing smooth experience while surveying patients, visiting consultants, and MOHAP hospitals.


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Kirstie Boyle – Chair
Chief Executive Officer, Envirosoft
Kirstie Boyle is a leader in the technology and entrepreneurship community who leverages new technologies to solve complex problems. She has been recognized by the United Nations Global Innovation of Change program, Women of Influence in Calgary, and the Rising Stars program of the Daily Oil Bulletin.
Jason Green - Vice Chair
Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Jason Green began his career as an engineer in the environmental services sector. He has a BSc in civil engineering and an MEng in environmental engineering from the University of Alberta as well as an MBA from the Ivey School of Business at Western University. Jason specializes in diversification and strategy in global energy and technology and is a registered professional engineer in Alberta.
Graeme Harrison – Past Chair
Founder & CEO, Nutana Power Ltd
Graeme Harrison is a lawyer and entrepreneur, who worked at a major national law firm in Calgary prior to starting an energy storage technology company set on revolutionizing Canada's energy future.
Sophia Langlois – Treasurer
Corporate Director, Alaris Equity Partners
Sophia Langlois recently retired from KPMG where she was an audit partner, corporate services leader for the Calgary office and national audit people strategy leader for Canada. She recently served as the Vice-Chair of the Board and the Audit Committee Chair at SAIT.
Nancy Brennan – Corporate Secretary
Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Keyera Corporation
Nancy Brennan is responsible for leading Keyera's environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, external relations and communications functions. She holds an LLB degree from Dalhousie University and a BA from the University of Alberta. She is active in the community and also serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary.
Asanga Gunatillaka - Board Member
Commercial & Product Director, TalkTalk
Asanga Gunatillaka is a senior executive currently based in the UK with 20 years of experience in transforming media and telecommunications companies with the introduction of new products and business models. He brings 20 years of diverse international technology and business leadership experience across a variety of companies including Accenture and Virgin Media.
Bhushan Ivaturi - Board Member
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Enbridge
Bhushan Ivaturi has shaped, led and transformed the business of technology and services in several industries. Prior to moving to Calgary, he was Vice President and global CIO at AP Moller Maersk, where he led and transformed the global data, cybersecurity, information and industrial technology and built the digital strategy. Before Maersk, Bhushan served as an executive at General Electric (GE) for 15 years.
Mario Mele - Board Member
VP Corporate Strategy, TELUS Communications Inc.
Mario Mele has an extensive background as Chief Marketing Officer in telecommunications and is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School. He is also a Chartered Management Accountant and holds a BCom degree from the University of Alberta.
Nuvyn Peters - Board Member
CEO, Community and Retail Banking, ESG Bank
Nuvyn Peters is leading the development and implementation of a new financial platform to harness capital for social impact. Prior to the ESG Bank, she was Vice-President, Advancement, at the University of Calgary where under her leadership, the Energize Campaign exceeded its $1.3 billion goal, raising $1.41 billion. She first earned her reputation as Development Director of the Tahirih Justice Center where she advocated for the rights of vulnerable women and girls, and later as the leader of Georgetown University's $1.5 billion campaign.
Duane Schellenberg - Board Member
Managing Director, ARC Financial Corp
Duane Schellenberg co-heads the investment team at ARC Financial, is a member of ARC's Executive Committee and currently represents ARC on the boards of Convergent Oil Corp. and Longshore Resources Ltd. Duane joined ARC in 2007 with prior experience at a global investment bank. He has an MBA from the Yale School of Management, a BCom in Finance from the University of Saskatchewan.
Kelly Schmitt - Board Member
Chief Executive Officer, Benevity
Kelly Schmitt became Chief Executive Officer at Benevity after serving as Chief Financial Officer and, prior to that, as CFO at Calgary tech companies including Solium and Smart Technologies. She is a Chartered Accountant and holds a BCom degree from the University of Calgary.
Linda Shea - Board Member
Linda Shea has more than 30 years of senior management experience in the oil and gas, utilities and telecommunications industries, and an extensive background in human resources management. She served on the board of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and Hospice Calgary, as well as on the HR Committee for AltaLink, where she was the former Senior Vice President of Human Resources. She holds a BA from Mount Allison University and a MSc in Organizational Development from American University.
Jana Taylor - Board Member
Chief People & Culture Officer, StellarAlgo
Jana Taylor is a passionate supporter of social impact initiatives and an accomplished tech executive whose career adventures have included senior roles in strategy, marketing and people operations. She was part of the original team at Benevity and more recently she has advised and guided numerous early and growth stage tech companies in Alberta. Jana is currently the Chief People & Culture Officer at StellarAlgo.
Roderick Tate
Interim CEO
Rod Tate has worked for more than 20 years in the development and execution of world class attractions, events and experiences. Prior to joining the Spark team, Rod provided the strategic direction for the delivery of all entertainment programming as part of the annual Calgary Stampede. This included the Grandstand Evening Show, park-wide entertainment, midway and attractions, lotteries, retail programs and regional and national broadcasts. Rod also led the strategic development and implementation plan for both ENMAX Park and Calgary Stampede Youth Campus as part of his tenure with the Calgary Stampede. Rod is a musician and performer by trade.
Angela Stinson
Director, Strategic Projects
Angela Stinson is an interior designer with a bachelor of interior design degree from Ryerson University and 15 years of design and project management experience working in real estate development and large-scale commercial interiors. Prior to joining Spark, Angela led the design and construction for the cross-Canada expansion of Canadian retailer, Simons. Her portfolio includes a number of award-winning projects, with a focus on public-facing spaces that incorporate sustainable design and renewable energy.
Pamela Todd
Director, Marketing and Brand
Pamela Todd is a strategic marketing and brand professional with over 25 years of experience in both big-box retail and small business. Pamela ran an award-winning small business for over 10 years, and was voted one of Alberta's Top Ten Entrepreneurs by Venture Magazine and awarded best Retail Business in Canada by the Canadian Gift and Tableware Association. Prior to joining Spark, she grew her career at the Canadian Tire Corporation, leading large scale projects and progressing into increasingly senior roles in communications, marketing and digital innovation at FGL Sports, SportChek and Mark's. Pamela is a Métis mixed media artist who graduated from the Alberta University for the Arts with a BFA in Drawing and Digital Media. She also holds a certificate in Social Media Management from Babson College in Boston.
Laurie Shinkaruk
Director, Advancement
Laurie Shinkaruk has more than 25 years in leadership positions in the areas of post-secondary advancement and not-for-profit management and fundraising. She led the Calgary office as Assistant Dean, Advancement, for the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta for a decade and was subsequently an integral member of the campaign planning team for University of Calgary's $1.3 billion campaign.
Cicilia Hartley
Executive Business Partner, Office of the CEO and Board Liaison
Cicilia Hartley has more than 20 years of experience providing C-suite executive support. As the Executive Business Partner in the office of the CEO at Spark, she works closely with the executive team and the Board of Directors, managing organizational and communications priorities. Her role provides a direct connection between the CEO and the Board with external stakeholders. Over her career, Cicilia has worked in both the corporate and non-profit world as an administration and governance specialist with a passion to create community impact.


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Алекса́ндр Бори́сович Ники́тин () — советский и российский футболист, нападающий, тренер. Мастер спорта СССР.

Биография
Родился в Сталинграде. Жил в Дзержинском районе, в Жилгородке. Мама и отец были рабочими, трудились на заводах — Силикатном, затем на Моторном. С 12—13 лет начал заниматься футболом в детской команде «Мотор». Играл на позиции левого полузащитника. Принимал участие в турнире «Кожаный мяч» в составе команды «Мотор», был приглашён в школу СК «Баррикады».

Занимаясь в ДЮСШ СК «Баррикады», стал постепенной привлекаться к тренировкам с командой мастеров «Баррикады». С первого раза закрепиться в главной команде не получилось. В этот момент Никитин получает вызов от тренера команды «Труд» (Волжский). Хорошо проявив себя на учебно-тренировочном сборе, остался в команде, где провёл два сезона. В Волжском играл на позиции левого полузащитника, иногда центрального нападающего.

В 1981 году был возвращён в «Ротор». В этом году помог команде выйти в Первую лигу.

В 1983—1984 годах играл за ростовский СКА, где проходил военную службу. В 1983 году помог команде выйти в Высшую лигу.

В 1985 году вернулся в «Ротор», где провёл свои лучшие годы футбольной карьеры. В 1988 году помог команде выйти в Высшую лигу.

В 1991 году принял приглашение финского клуба «Малакс» из третьего дивизиона, где ему предложили неплохие материальные условия. За два года сыграв около 40 матчей, забил 68 голов. В свободное от игр время тренировал другую местную команду из пятого дивизиона.

В 1993 году вернулся в «Ротор», где стал серебряным призёром чемпионата России. Летом 1993 года находился на просмотре в израильском «Хапоэле» (Хайфа), но из-за смены руководства клуба контракт не был подписан. По окончании сезона 1993 года завершил карьеру игрока.

Всего за «Ротор» Александр Никитин провёл более трёхсот матчей и забил более сотни голов. Вызывался в Олимпийскую сборную и вторую сборную СССР.

После завершения игровой карьеры работал в «Роторе» на различных должностях.

В декабре 2012 года награждён почётным званием «Легенда волгоградского футбола».

Был послом города во время Чемпионата мира по футболу в России .

Скончался 14 января 2021 года. Похоронен на Новом Ворошиловском кладбище Волгограда.

Статистика

Клубная

Примечание: знаком * отмечены ячейки, данные в которых возможно больше указанных.

Достижения
 Серебряный призёр чемпионата России: 1993
 Серебряный призёр первой лиги СССР: 1983, 1988
 Чемпион второй лиги СССР: 1981 (3 зона)
 Лучший бомбардир Первой лиги СССР сезона 1988 года
 Лучший бомбардир Первой лиги СССР в составе ФК «Ротор»

Семья
Сыновья — Андрей(1983-2022)и Олег(1989-2019). Олег в 2008 и 2009 годах выступал на позиции нападающего в ФК «Ротор».

Примечания

Футболисты СССР
Футболисты России
Игроки ФК «Торпедо» Волжский
Игроки ФК «Ротор»
Игроки ФК «Ротор-2»
Игроки ФК СКА Ростов-на-Дону
Игроки ФК «Малакс»
Футбольные тренеры России
Тренеры ФК «Ротор-2»
Тренеры ФК «Ротор»
Мастера спорта СССР
Выпускники Волгоградской академии физической культуры