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How Tall Can We Build?
By Mukarram Raza On Nov 25, 2014
In the Old Testament Tower of the Babel mankind tried to reach God by building a super tall structure to heaven. Since then, the human expeditions have created a wondrous world that we are living in and a world we would have never imagined a few centuries ago. The 20th century saw skyscrapers dominate city skylines. But will there be any siege to our towering ambitions today? By the 1980s more than 80 % of the world's buildings over 150m were in North America. However today, Asia and Middle-East are the paramount builders of the super-tall structures. Every building in the world now sits in the shadow of 828m tall Burj Khalifa the glittering glass and steel trophy that opened in Dubai, UAE in 2010.
Now why is there a need to build upwards? Today, skyscrapers are an increasingly common sight where land is expensive, for instance the cost of office space is inexorably on the rise, with rates in the most expensive office location – Hong Kong, China at an eye-watering $ 2,299.41 per m² per annum as of June 2011. One way to combat these hefty costs is to build upwards, rather than taking up more space on the ground. As being in the centers of big cities Skyscrapers provide such a high ratio of rentable floor space per unit area of land. They are built not just for economy of space but are also considered as symbol of a city's economic power. They not only define the city's skyline but also help to define the city's identity. In some cases, exceptionally tall skyscrapers have been built not out of necessity, but to help define the city's identity and presence or power as a city.
Apparently the whole world seems to have caught up into the fray of building tall with no upper limits but there are some cities that have height restriction laws to restrict the maximum height of the structures. There can be a variety of reasons for these measures. Some restrictions limit the height of new buildings so as not to block views of an older work decreed to be important landmark by a government. For instance in Hong Kong, skyscraper heights are limited by law to that of the area's surrounding mountains in order to protect the ridge line of Hong Kong Island. Other restrictions are because of practical concern, such as around airports to prevent any danger to flight safety.
The main ingredients for building a super tall building are; concrete, loads of steel and obviously a lot of money. The higher you build, the greater the mechanical infrastructure needed to support the building. A super high pressure pump was used to raise the concrete upward during the construction of Burj Khalifa. However, there are some fundamental problems that plague very tall buildings:
The top of a skyscraper can sway up to 1 m in high winds. Typically, a tall building is designed to sway by no more than 1/500th of its height. Large objects called "mass dampers" help to shift a building's weight to balance the pressure of the wind. As in pictures is the 728-ton mass damper, housed in full public view near the top of the 508 m tall skyscraper Taipei 101 in Chinese Taipei.
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Moving large numbers of people to a great height and promptly is a challenge. The higher you build the more lifts you need, but every extra bank of lifts reduces the available floor space to rent. Express lifts also have a speed limit, beyond which the passengers begin to feel queasy. The fastest lifts are those of the Burj Khalifa's observation deck i.e. 64km/h.
Fire and smoke can be lethal in a tall building, as was the case in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001.
The size of super tall buildings makes them highly vulnerable to the elements. The building's façade will deteriorate over time and will require re-cladding. Adequate surface drainage is also vial. To avoid corrosion in a building's metal structures and components, an electrical current is sometimes passed through them; a treatment known as 'Cathodic Protection'.
Super tall buildings are often begun at the end of a boom era, when the money is available and confidence is high. But the long construction times involved may dissuade financiers. When recessions kick in, the construction of showcase tall buildings is often put on hold. The Burj Dubai was finished (and renamed the Khalifa) only when the bankrupt emirate of Dubai was bailed out by the president of neighboring Abu Dhabi.
In theory, a building's height is limited only by an architect's imagination. But a skyscraper is a complex creation, involving engineering, architecture, economics and even politics, with each having its own set of limitations.
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Bérenger Saunière
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The curious story of the Rennes-le-Château curate.
François Bérenger Saunière was born on 11 April 1852 in Montazels, in the Arrondissement of Limoux in the Aude department. He was the first of seven children, with three brothers and three sisters. He was the son of Marguerite Hugues and Joseph Saunière (1823-1906), also called "cubié", mayor of Montazels (Aude), owner of the local mill, and steward of the castle of the Marquis of Cazermajous. Bérenger Saunière in his youth was an athlete and considered an insolent, an independent and a rebel, paticularly against the hierarchy.
He attended school in St. Louis in Limoux, entered the Carcassonne seminary in 1874, and was ordained a priest in June 1879. From July 16, 1879 until 1882, he was vicar in another local village, Alet. From June 1882 to 1885, he was a priest in a deanery of the small village of Clat. He taught at the Narbonne seminary but, due to his indiscipline, he was sent to another small village of about 300 inhabitants, Rennes-le-Château, on 1 June 1885. He was anti-republican and had to leave his diocese from 1 December 1885 to July, because of the Roman Catholic Church's huge politicization. In 1886, he get back to Rennes-le-Château since the villagers strongly wanted to get him back.
There are no real proofs, confirming rumors according to which Bérenger Saunière had a romantic or ambiguous relationship with his perpetual, Marie Denarnaud, how true is that speculations are just of bad taste, being based on nothing.
The presbytery was one of the main restoration projects that Saunière accomplished. He renovated the interior and exterior of the local church, built a large building which then named Villa Bethania, which became its residence and another marvellous building he then called Tour Magdala, built to be his library and private office where to isolate and study, work or prey. He also built a beautiful promenade along the edge of the village, and a tower on the local hill – a personal library called 'Torre Magdala'.
Is told that Bérenger Saunière, during the works to renovate the Rennes-le-Château church in 1891, found ancient documents concerning an historical secret that could shake society from its foundations. The hypothesy of the curate being in possession of these documents, lifted many interrogations once was public knowledge, the amount Saunière spent to restore the church and the presbetery, because the wealth necessary to restore the proprty was absolutely disproportionate to the possibilities of the parish priest. The documents were apparently found in a "hollow Visigothic pillar" as mentioned in a deep study published by the Priory of Sion.
According to the chronicles kept at the bishopric of Carcassonne, the investigation initiated about the wealth that Saunière had and invested in the church's restoration didn't brengt big consequences and was those records to fuel suspects about some form of cover that the Roman Catholic Church would had arranged to deviate the mass attention toward places and events that may put in discussion some belief of basilar relevance for the religious institution, which the most extraordinary claim should that he would have discovered the tomb where he Jesus Christ was buried.
Saunière suffered a heart attack on January 17, 1917, and died the following January 22. Is told that the initial declaration of death on January 17, 1917, instead of the 22 of January, would be an hidden signal of the Priest about his belonging to the Priory of Sion, which recurring number is indeed 17.
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import (
	"fmt"

	dockerclient "github.com/fsouza/go-dockerclient"
	"github.com/openshift/source-to-image/pkg/api"
	"github.com/openshift/source-to-image/pkg/docker"
)

// GenerateConfigFromLabels generates the S2I Config struct from the Docker
// image labels.
func GenerateConfigFromLabels(image string, config *api.Config) error {
	d, err := docker.New(config.DockerConfig, config.PullAuthentication)
	if err != nil {
		return err
	}

	var source *dockerclient.Image
	if config.ForcePull {
		source, err = d.PullImage(config.BuilderImage)
	} else {
		source, err = d.CheckAndPullImage(config.Tag)
	}

	if err != nil {
		return err
	}

	if builder, ok := source.Config.Labels[api.DefaultNamespace+"build.image"]; ok {
		config.BuilderImage = builder
	} else {
		return fmt.Errorf("Required label %q not found in image", api.DefaultNamespace+"build.image")
	}

	if repo, ok := source.Config.Labels[api.DefaultNamespace+"build.source-location"]; ok {
		config.Source = repo
	} else {
		return fmt.Errorf("Required label %q not found in image", api.DefaultNamespace+"source-location")
	}

	config.ContextDir = source.Config.Labels[api.DefaultNamespace+"build.source-context-dir"]
	config.Ref = source.Config.Labels[api.DefaultNamespace+"build.commit.ref"]
	config.Description = source.Config.Labels[api.KubernetesNamespace+"description"]
	config.DisplayName = source.Config.Labels[api.KubernetesNamespace+"display-name"]

	config.ScriptsURL = source.Config.Labels[api.DefaultNamespace+"scripts-url"]
	if len(config.ScriptsURL) == 0 {
		// FIXME: Backward compatibility
		config.ScriptsURL = source.Config.Labels["io.s2i.scripts-url"]
	}
	return nil
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QUITO, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Ecuadorian disabled children and youth who are part of the Sinamune Orchestra provide a strong demonstration that disability is not a barrier.
The orchestra, created nearly 25 years ago, aims to provide therapy for people with physical and mental disabilities through the use of visual arts, dance, song, chorus, record production, audiovisual and art.
Renowned local musicologist Edgar Palacios said that this music system founded in 1993, "which is about inclusion at its highest levels," has been crystalized.
"We have young people who are learning and practicing different skills, so they can incorporate into the society, including work. And music has given them an incredible self-esteem that allows them to become happy persons," Palacios said.
The young artists are an example of effort, perseverance and dedication to overcome life's difficulties.
Cristian Tapia, 26, is blind and a member of the orchestra. He told Xinhua that he is happy being part of this group of special musicians who have become the ambassadors of national music to the international community.
The orchestra's national and international tours have been positively received by the public.
"My experience has been very nice, incredible. We've been to Spain and Colombia," Tapia said.
The orchestra has also performed in Cuba and Peru and with each performance, it shows the audiences the barriers that can be broken and that anything is possible.
In order to operate, the orchestra needs an annual budget of 250,000 U.S. dollars, of which, the Ministry of Education provides 100,000 dollars.
To make up the remaining balance, the orchestra relies on the money it makes from its presentations and the support of like-minded organizations.
At Sinamune, the children learn to play percussion, keyboard, clarinet, saxophone and flute, among other instruments. And after several classes, it is determined for which they are skilled.
After developing their artistic potential, the children become part of the orchestra. They practice every day in preparation for concerts and presentations.
They also take dance, orchestral training and workshops in various art forms which are taught by some 30 professors and volunteers.
Geared specifically toward children with Down Syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy, the program also provides classes such as math, language and English.
These activities help the children improve their self-esteem and develop their creativity and imagination. It also helps them to express their emotions and feelings freely.
According to the data from the Ecuadorian government, there are an estimated 598,000 people in the country with some type of disability.
Created as a comprehensive school operating in the Carcelen neighborhood at the very north Quito, Sinamune Orchestra is part of the National Music System for Special Needs Children (Sinamune).


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Transport for London reports on environmental progress
Transport for London's (TfL's) progress in reducing the environmental impact of the Capital's transport network over 2007/08 is outlined in its annual Environment Report, published today.
"TfL has the opportunity to play a pioneering role in tackling climate change"
Peter Hendy
TfL Commissioner
TfL has the opportunity to play a pioneering role in tackling climate change
The report details the steps that TfL is taking to cut carbon emissions and improve air quality by encouraging Londoners to choose less polluting ways of getting around the city, promoting efficient vehicle use, and investing in low carbon fuels, vehicles and energy.
The main environmental achievements from 2007/08 include:
The launch of the world's largest Low Emission Zone in February 2008 which aims to improve London's air quality by deterring the heaviest, most individually polluting vehicles from driving within Greater London
Increasing the recycling of waste on the Tube from 31 per cent to 40 per cent from 2006/07 to 2007/08. This was achieved despite a 23 per cent increase in waste being left at Underground stations and on trains
During the last six months of 2007, a TfL staff pledge to help cut energy use saw electricity consumption in its head offices fall. The saving - 523 tonnes of CO2 - is the equivalent of driving a car around the earth 63 times
New figures released in September 2007 show that TfL's work implementing school travel plans had reduced car journeys by two million, cutting carbon emissions by 1,150 tonnes
In addition, the carbon footprint of Tube and DLR passengers is falling; CO2 emissions per passenger kilometre have fallen by five per cent on the Tube and three per cent on the DLR over the past year.
Making transport more green
Peter Hendy, TfL Commissioner, said: 'TfL has the opportunity to play a pioneering role in tackling climate change and protecting and enhancing London's environment.
'This report illustrates the progress we are making across the transport system by, for example, improving energy efficiency across the Tube network and investing in technology such as hybrid and hydrogen buses.
'Looking to the future, TfL will deliver the Mayor's priorities which include facilitating a massive increase in cycling and walking in London, encouraging the take-up of more electric vehicles and introducing a new, greener bus for London.
'With a significant increase in London's population forecast over the next decade, TfL will need to expand public transport capacity.
'We are committed to meeting this demand while taking every possible step to deliver environmental sustainability across the transport network.'
Cutting down on carbon
The report also includes an update on the £25m, three-year Climate Change Fund which was set up in 2007 and supports innovative programmes to help achieve the Mayor's target of reducing carbon emissions in the Capital by 60 per cent by 2025, against 1990 levels.
To date, the fund has allocated £14.7m to seven programmes including quadrupling the number of hybrid buses purchased to 56 by May 2009, and supporting a programme to develop and trial low carbon technology in London's taxi fleet.
You can view the 2007/08 Environment Report online
Ground-based transport is responsible for 22 per cent of CO2 emissions in the Capital. Almost three quarters of the CO2 emissions are created by cars, motorcycles and road freight transport
Around 10 million passengers use the bus, Tube and DLR networks every day. TfL plans to achieve a 30 per cent capacity increase across London's transport system over the next decade. Crossrail - the biggest transport project in Europe - will account for 10 per cent of this rise


One of the elements of Agile, is to have an agile retrospective meeting after each sprint. Our team has been doing agile for over a year and here are the top 3 items we have discussed.
The top issue over multiple sprints is lack of communication. It can come in multiple forms. Some of those include: lack of requirements, requirement ambiguity, improper assumptions made, and lack of understanding of the product. There are some things which you can do to improve communication. One item we did was to create a document which contains additional information that isn't captured in JIRA. That seemed to really help. Another item was to have a meeting once that information is obtained to go over the document. While some may say documentation isn't needed in agile, I believe it is to help reduce communication issues.
Another fairly common theme throughout our agile retrospective was the concern the QA resources expressed was the identification of avoidable defects if unit testing was performed by the development teams. There are a few things we are currently working on which I expect will begin to pay dividends in this area. I have asked the QA resources to start building their automation scripts during the first week and once the code is ready they can run the scripts in the development environment to identify issues before the code is promoted to the test environment. This helps development and qa teams. In the event that it doesn't make sense to create an automated script, I have asked the qa team to setup a meeting with the developer and work with them to perform testing earlier in the cycle. So when the code is ready, the resources will sit together and perform testing to identify any items before the code is delivered to the test environment. Once the code is delivered to the test environment, additional testing such as negative testing, regression testing, and end to end testing can occur and identify any additional defects which might be found.
This one is probably not surprising to most qa resources and another them during our agile retrospective sessions. There are several reasons for this, but the most common underlying reason is the struggle of identifying the requirements within the first few days of the sprint. While getting the document which has the requirement created helps, it still requires the information for it to be filled out. We are primarily migrating from several systems into one, so the initial documentation when those things were done is not existent. We currently have to go into that system and extract the information which takes time. This creates a waterfall effect which puts a pinch on the back of the sprint which causes us to scramble during the last few days of the sprint.
If your team struggles with one or more of these issues, hopefully the tips above can help your organization become more effective with agile. It is important to do the agile retrospective meetings, so you can uncover small improvements you can make along the way to make your team more effective.


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Bing G. Parel January 14, 2021 People
Avela Semaña: Portrait of a Diplomat as an Artist
By BING PAREL
As the Covid-19 pandemic rampages across the globe and wreaks havoc on many countries particularly the United States, a young Filipina diplomat finds the silver lining through her art.
Avela Semaña, the @dcsketcher
When Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) first declared a state of emergency in their respective areas in March 2020 due to the surge of COVID-19 cases, little did Avela Semaña know that the work from home setup originally slated for two weeks would continue for months on end.
"I am currently part of the Economic Section under First Secretary and Consul Katrina Borja-Martin," begins Avela, a member of the Department of Foreign Affairs currently posted at the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. led by Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez. Aside from helping the Ambassador in bringing COVID-19 vaccines to the Philippines, the section is also working on bringing investors to the Philippines.
Since the onset of the pandemic, the Philippine Embassy and Posts across the United States have had to implement online appointments with no walk-in applications entertained for consular services to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Admittedly, the pandemic as well as pandemic-related restrictions have made the situation and the necessary work very challenging, because the young diplomat – who also served as the Visa Officer and Assistance-to-Nationals Officer at the Consular Section – had "a hard time transitioning from having 15 colleagues at the Consular Section who I spoke to every day, to a team of two at the Economic Section."
Despite being an introvert, Avela says she also missed connecting with people and friends. "It's a case of not appreciating something until it's gone. That 'something' is an opportunity to be social, if and when I want to. To be honest, I think I've gained more friends now than before the pandemic," she reflects.
It's surprising to know actually that Avela was all set to join the food industry right after graduation (she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of the Philippines in Los Baños and a Master in Public Management from Ateneo de Manila University). Right after getting her college diploma, she went on to study culinary arts at the Global Academy of Culinary and Hospitality in Pasig City, after which she went to Thailand hoping to join the restaurant industry there. But she ended up becoming more interested in learning about the country's street food tradition, her interest kindled during conversations with shop owners and wait staff. As fate would have it, a dear friend from the culinary school asked Avela for her resume – but instead of giving it to restaurants or hotels, he submitted it to the Department of Foreign Affairs.
"Each place I have been to is unique, and I have learned to appreciate the culture and beauty of each one," shares the young Foreign Service Staff, who was actually cross-posted to Washington, D.C. from the Philippine Embassy in Praetoria, South Africa.
During the 2015 Diplomatic Reception in honor of Philippine Independence Day in South Africa with Cris Bika, a locally hired staff.
According to Avela, one of the most interesting aspects of her work is learning the stories behind reports received by the Embassy. "What I learned from Consular is that no matter how routine our task can be, our impact on kababayans is so personal, and that's what's so rewarding," she discloses. For instance, facilitating the visa of an American national who will visit his Filipina girlfriend and child in the Philippines, working on a special power of attorney to allow a son to purchase a home for his parents, or facilitating an application for a passport renewal so a child could visit an ailing mother.
"Every transaction is personal, so providing consular services is all about touching lives," she says. Yet these transactions – which elicit heartfelt "thank yous" from gratified clients – can also take an emotional toll from the foreign service staff because many of the issues they have to deal with can be deeply personal.
"Every transaction is personal, so providing consular services is all about touching lives."
One story that stands out is about this lady who was at the time a green card holder, but incessantly sends emails and calls even in the wee hours of the morning, asking for help so she could travel back to the Philippines. According to the lady, her husband (who had left her) was given full custody of their children. Not surprisingly, the lady was already getting psychologically affected by the turn of events. "Absorbing and not trying to be affected by these heartbreaking stories, I guess, are the most challenging," admits Avela.
"No matter how hard you try to preserve your objectivity and remain detached from clients' personal problems, it will stick to you for days, weeks, or even months. They share with you stories that seem to be too personal, such as a man incarcerated for drug trafficking who told me that he missed his family, that his children did not know about his current situation… undocumented Filipinas abandoned by their husbands…" Avela shares, the empathy apparent as she adds that some even asked her to pray for their family.
Obviously, the disruptions caused by the pandemic made the situation even tougher given the restrictions and the limitations on the work and services the Embassy can provide. Avela says kindness at this time can go a long way in helping one not only to navigate the disruptions, but to keep one's sanity as well.
"Kindness is key to be able to swiftly navigate the disruptions caused by this pandemic. At my level, that kindness is to people around you, the doorman, the apartment's cleaner, the wait staff, colleagues that are within my area, anyone you meet in the street. Make them feel they matter, that you care for them. I think that's what keeps me sane," she says, adding that the simple act of bringing coffee, tea or pastries or sending them caricatures or portraits, or whatever one can offer, can make a difference.
"Kindness is key to be able to swiftly navigate the disruptions caused by this pandemic. At my level, that kindness is to people around you, the doorman, the apartment's cleaner, the wait staff, anyone you meet in the street. Make them feel they matter, that you care for them. I think that's what keeps me sane."
She is careful to emphasize, however, that she never waits for anything in return because "that spells misery. Kindness is more for the giver's mental health, and thank yous and smiles are more than enough payment."
While the pandemic has brought untold misery and suffering, causing many to feel physically, psychologically and emotionally exhausted, there are also silver linings coming in so many ways. For Avela, it's discovering her own artistic style and the subject matter that she is passionate about.
"I consider it a blessing in disguise, at least in my creative pursuits. All artists would always have this fervent desire to find their own artistic style. And to be honest, I have been looking for it for years. And I found it during one of the most hopeless situations," she reveals.
Her plan for 2020 after all was to travel to Europe with the hope that she could find inspiration and her style in the process. "But COVID-19 happened, and I was forced to put those travel plans on hold. Then I got to see Washington, DC with fresh eyes and I used that to drive my art," she says.
The pandemic became a silver lining for Avela who saw Washington, DC with fresh eyes, allowing her to discover her own unique style as an artist.
"I was into portrait and figure painting before, but I became interested in DC's architecture during the lockdown," she continues. DC's old and iconic buildings and houses became a source of fascination since they seem to have developed personalities, and the capability to exude vitality and spirit. "I am particularly drawn to structures with a small tower or what they call a turret, which reminds me of medieval castles featured in our high school textbooks," she avers.
DC's old and iconic buildings and houses seem to have developed personalities, and the capability to exude vitality and spirit.
Last June, she set up an Instagram account called @dcsketcher and started posting her ink and watercolor paintings of the DC, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area, showcasing the iconic buildings and scenes depicting the streets lined with unique architecture, utilizing a technique known as "plein air" painting that goes back for centuries and popularized by French Impressionists such as Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
It certainly helps that she has a supportive and patient spouse who – whenever Avela needed some fresh air especially during the early months of the strict lockdown imposed in DC – already knows the drill: grabbing Avela's art bag and laptop so that in minutes, they would be on their way to a park where she could paint plein air.
One remarkable consequence of Avela's artistic pursuit is her participation last December 5 in the annual Dupont Circle Holiday Pop-up that co-locates artists in shops around the historic Dupont Circle in Northwest Washington, D.C. As it happened, the owner of a teahouse (which has a turret) saw her painting uploaded on IG and started following her account. When she visited the teahouse and headed to the patio to paint, the owner – who delivered her order – asked if she was the @dcsketcher.
Avela's featured artworks during the annual Dupont Circle Holiday Pop-up connected with visitors who found the ink and watercolor renderings evocative.
"When I confirmed it, he was so happy and asked me to send him a message to discuss possible collaboration. I was hesitant to reach out due to lack of confidence. A few months after this encounter, someone approached me online and asked if I wanted to join the annual Dupont Circle Holiday Pop-up. I did not immediately commit and said I would think about it. Then Yunhan, the teashop owner, sent me a private message offering his space as a possible exhibit venue," Avela narrates, finally taking up the offer.
For someone who says she did not have any formal training – having only subscribed to art classes online – Avela's distinctive plein air paintings soon caught the attention of many. One of them is the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle who reposted Avela's rendition of the church in its official IG account, describing it as "an evocative watercolor rendering" of the cathedral, thanking @dcsketcher for memorializing the church "so beautifully – much appreciated especially during these times of physical estrangement for many."
Behind Avela's petite frame hides an artistic talent whose work resonates with people.
Indeed, behind the petite frame hides an artistic talent whose work resonates and connects with people. "It was good to see people feel connected with the artwork. I saw one giggle when she saw a particular work and told me it's the view from her apartment, while another one hastily picked up an artwork and said that it was actually his house. So I realized that with this type of subject, people do appreciate it but will only give particular importance to it if they can relate or feel connected to a piece of work," she elaborates.
"While I think I finally found my unique style, I know there's a lot to learn and more room for improvement. Having a personal style is just the first step, and honing it can be as frustrating as looking for it. And it is true that in every piece of art I create, even if I know that I failed at it miserably, is a chance to forge and grow my style," she continues.
There have since been offers for Avela to mount another exhibit before leaving DC in April. This early, she has already been in contact with artists in Asia who she plans to visit, and who have generously offered to bring her to a teahouse where they can paint on location together.
"Friends tell me that I need to change the IG account to @Pasaysketcher, @Malibaysketcher or @Libertadsketcher. Well, that's the challenge, turning our eskinitas into interesting pieces of art," she laughs, anticipating the time when she would go back to Manila.
For now however, it's the streets of DC that she will be transforming into evocative works of art.
Bing Parel
Bing Parel is a Senior Vice President for the Editorial Department of WSP Incorporated, a Filipino-owned communications firm. In her past life, she was a travel magazine writer and associate editor for a glossy, and was also involved in the national campaign of a presidential candidate. She describes herself as a domestic diva on weekends and confesses that one of her frustrations is the inability to solve a Rubik's Cube despite her teenage son's patient encouragement and tutorial attempts.
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Rev Bright-Turner AME Church, Marietta, GA
by summitseating | Sep 13, 2019 | NEWS | 0 comments
Rev Bright, a proud native of Liberia, West Africa, is the son of The Reverend Canon J. Jellico Bright (a retired Episcopal Priest) and Mrs. Eliatha K. Bright. Dr. Bright is married to the beautiful Mrs. Retta Williams Bright, and they are blessed with two children, Tar-U-Way Richard Allen Bright, Jr. and TaRetta Melody Bright.
Dr. Bright formally served as the Executive Pastor, under the tutelage of the late, Rev. Dr. Kenneth E. Marcus, Senior Pastor of Turner Chapel AME Church, Marietta, Georgia, from 2003–2018. After the passing of Dr. Kenneth Marcus, Dr. Bright was appointed to serve as the Interim Pastor from January 2018-June of 2018. On June 1, 2018, Dr. Bright received his official appointment from Bishop Reginald T. Jackson, the Presiding Prelate of the Sixth Episcopal District of the AME Church, as Senior Pastor of Turner Chapel AME Church, Marietta, GA.
Dr. Bright previously served as Assistant Pastor under Rev. David R. Daniels (now Presiding Prelate of the 14th Episcopal District of the AME Church), from 1994-1996. He later served as Senior Pastor of Eliza Turner Memorial AME Church on Camp Johnson Road, from 1996-1998. In 2002, he served as Academic Dean of the Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary and as an Instructor of Theology at the AME University in Liberia.
Anointed by God, Dr. Bright preached messages of hope and healing during the outbreak of the civil war in Monrovia in April of 1996. His words were prophetic and greatly needed during those times of great hopelessness and frustration. He became known as an outspoken pastor, preaching about social issues, in spite of threats to his very life. As a result of his integrity and faith, Dr. Bright was awarded the "Clergy Man of the Year" Award by the Newspaper in 1997.
Dr. Bright is a graduate of the College of West Africa (High School Division), where he received his high school diploma. He attended the Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary, where he received his Bachelor of Theology Degree with honors in 1997. He received his Master of Divinity Degree in Theology and Homiletics in 2001 and his Doctor of Ministry Degree in 2008, both from the Turner Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Pastor Bright continues to allow the Lord to use him to preach anointed messages of hope, healing and restoration to God's people. He is a passionate worshipper and his favorite verse is found in Psalm 27:4, "One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek, that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple." Pastor Bright is an avid runner and he enjoys reading, playing golf, dancing and playing hymns on the keyboard.


"Just want to let you both know about my progress regarding headaches. I've been asking my heart to connect to my head whenever I feel a tension headache coming on. And sometimes I ask the Sage to ask my heart to connect to my head. I want to report that the effect is almost immediate. I was a lifelong headache sufferer, seemingly a victim of life in this body. Now I can take responsibility and this makes me feel grown up! Oh, also like a child that still has much to learn. Looking forward..."
"My headaches are probably caused by a number of things. One is my tendency to work long past the time my 65-year-old body wants to put out. I also have long days due to long commutes. I still work a very physical job, which I see as a good thing. I'm getting around that by not working so many days a week as I used to. I absolutely love my work. But straining at lifting will cause a headache sometimes, but not always.
"Last year I was working for someone who didn't want to pay me because she wanted something for nothing. I had a lot of headaches then, almost daily. I was able to get out of working for her by confronting her. She agreed she was greedy! It was right after that job that you introduced me to the concept of asking for help from my heart.
"It's such a tender connection. When I know that I have overdone it, I first say I'm sorry.
"It's interesting that I have some other health issues, but I have not asked for help from my heart yet.
"I have to reiterate that the help with my headache is almost immediate."
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Less than a year after the NYPD designed specially made bullet-resistant vests, about 4,500 of New York's Finest have been issued the body armor - and all 37,038 cops are expected to be outfitted by the end of next year.
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The Municipality of North Grenville is pleased to announce that the installation of murals along the retaining wall near the North Grenville Public Library will commence during the week of September 14-18, to coincide with Heritage Month in the Municipality. Municipal Councilor Jim Bertram believes that this project serves to highlight North Grenville's "vital past, dynamic present and promising future".
The idea for the murals project was initially presented to the Heritage Advisory Committee by local resident Don Munz in 2014. The idea was to beautify a prominent space in the downtown core through the reproduction and enlargement of historic postcards. Postcards and research were provided by the North Grenville Historical Society and voting occurred in September 2014 with over 500 people casting ballots for their favourite image.
"Members of the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee attended several events to gather votes for the murals and were delighted at the enthusiasm expressed for the project by residents and visitors alike," commented Rowena Cooper, Chair of the Heritage Advisory Committee.
Following the voting period, three postcards were selected for enlargement and reproduction: "Kemptville from the Tower", "Waterfall" and "Joseph Street".
The Municipality issued a Request for Proposal in June 2015 and the project was awarded to Jarvis Design & Display. The Municipality is very pleased to be working with an experienced, local company to facilitate this project.
The formal celebration of the installation will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the North Grenville Public Library.


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But there's currently no cure for the condition or a way to reverse the damage that's already occurred.
The main aim of treatment for vascular dementia is to treat the underlying cause to help stop the condition getting worse.
Medication may also be offered to treat the underlying cause of vascular dementia and help stop it getting worse.
An antipsychotic medicine, such as haloperidol, may be given to those showing persistent aggression or extreme distress where there's a risk of harm to themselves or others.
Alzheimer's disease medications such as donepezil (Aricept), galantamine (Reminyl), rivastigmine (Exelon) or memantine aren't used to treat vascular dementia, but may be used in people with a combination of vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
There are also a number of therapies and practical measures that can help make everyday living easier for someone with dementia.
It may also be helpful to get in touch with a support group, such as the Alzheimer's Society or Dementia UK.


For this special 125th episode, we seek out a quest worthy of this momentous occasion. We settle on retrieving a book from a dungeon we already cleared out. Because even in my fantasy life, I still wind up playing radical militant librarian.


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From a legendary queen to an award-winning social entrepreneur, Hindi movies are set to offer a glimpse into the lives of famous figures.
If 2016 taught us something, it's that biopics are a hit among film audiences. From Aamir Khan's Dangal about the Phogat family to Sonam Kapoor essaying the tragic yet brave actions of Neerja Bhanot in the film Neerja, movies about real people and their lives can strike a powerful chord.
In this regard, 2017 is no different. The year will see the release of a slew of films inspired by real life people. Here are the movies that we are most excited about!
In terms of generating news, no other film to be released in 2017 has taken up so much print space nor has caused as much controversy as Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus, Padmavati. The film stars Deepika Padukone as the legendary Rani Padmini, said to be the queen of Chittor. Even though facts about the movie's plot are sparse, it has still ruffled plenty of feathers. In one instance, a mob tried to vandalise the movie set based on rumours that the film presents incorrect facts about the period. The film is slated to release on November 17, 2017.
In Daddy, National Award winning actor Arjun Rampal will be playing Arun Gawli, a real-life gangster who at one point was one of the biggest rivals to Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company. Most of the criminal acts that occurred in Central Mumbai were committed by his gang. The political drama directed by Ashim Ahluwalia will document Gawli's criminal and political activities.
How about a Bollywood biopic about a Bollywood actor who will be portrayed by another Bollywood actor? That's the case for the yet untitled movie based on the life of troubled actor Sanjay Dutt. While details are sparse, it's likely that the film which stars Ranbir Kapoor as Sanjay Dutt, will follow the actor's meteoric rise in the film industry to his subsequent incarceration. Given that the film is helmed by Rajkumar Hirani (director of hits like 3 Idiots and PK), we are sure that it will be hit.
Arunachalam Muruganantham is the inventor of the revolutionary low-cost sanitary pad manufacturing machine that has benefited millions of women in India who couldn't afford menstrual hygiene products. Despite having been ostracised at times for openly talking about a subject that is still considered taboo, he continues to work with self-help groups run by women to further the cause. His efforts are now hailed globally for having brought a positive change in the lives of women. Akshay Kumar will play the inventor in an upcoming film titled Padman, produced by his wife and author Twinkle Khanna.
Movies about about underworld dons have always been popular among audiences, perhaps because they give moviegoers a rare glimpse into the scandalous and secretive world of crime. Haseena: The Queen of Mumbai, starring Shraddha Kapoor, tells the story of Haseena Parkar, the sister of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. Releasing on July 14, the film also marks the debut of Shraddha's brother, Siddhanth Kapoor as Dawood Ibrahim.
Shraddha is also rumoured to be in the running for the role of badminton ace, Saina Nehwal in an upcoming film.
If reports are to be believed, one of the most successful Bollywood actors to make a mark in Hollywood, will be producing and starring a film about Indo-American astronaut, Kalpana Chawla. The astronaut was the first woman of Indian origin to go to space. In 2003, she tragically lost her life as one of the seven crew members aboard the Columbia Space Shuttle that disintegrated upon entry back to Earth's atmosphere. Now that's a movie we can't wait to watch!
The daughter of South Indian superstar, Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rajinikanth Dhanush, has announced her next directorial venture – she will be bringing the story of Indian Paralympic high jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu to the big screen. The film, which will be in Tamil, will depict the struggle and ultimately the triumph of the high jumper who netted India the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympic games.
The legendary Rani Laxmi bai, the queen of the Maratha-ruled Jhansi State, is a warrior who is revered in India to this day for her grit and courage. Hence, film audiences couldn't have been happier when news broke out that Bollywood's most outspoken female star, Kangana Ranaut was the one helmed to essay this role onscreen. While the film is still in the earliest of stages, we are sure Kangana will do the character justice.
At one point in South India there was no bigger female actress than Savitri. The multi-hyphenated talent powerhouse (she was a singer, dancer, director & producer!) captured the imagination of the audiences with her acting prowess. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the South Indian film will star Keerthy Suresh and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
Considered one of the greatest singers and composers of the Kannada language, Pandeshwara Kalinga Rao, is still someone who is beloved by the masses. And soon his life will be immortalised in a Kannada film directed by Rajendra Singh Babu. While details are scant, it has been announced that the film will be produced by Rockline Venkatesh.


Fall is a special season of the year, not only for the magical nature's hues and panoramas it reveals, but also for the delicious crop of fruits and vegetables it offers. A walk in Lebanon's mountains during this month is a treat to the senses and a beautiful way to witness nature's falling leaves, ripe fruits, and fascinating transformation.
Apple picking is one of the famous and fun activities the season offers, extending from early September to end of October in Lebanon. And what better place than the village of Akoura, known to have the best Lebanese apples, to enjoy such activity with friends.
This year, I've decided to welcome autumn with a hike from the village of Afqa in the mountains of Jbeil to the beautiful village of Akoura, topped with apple harvesting in of the village's privately owned apple fields. The hike trail, part of the Lebanese Mountain Trail (LMT), is a 15km dirt road in the "Jroud" of this region, offering unique views overlooking Laqlouq, Akoura, Kartaba and the Nahr Ibrahim (Janne) Valley.
If you're coming from Beirut, it's more logical to take the Jeita road towards Faraya and head North from Mayrouba towards Afqa, passing by Ouata el Joz, Qahmez and Lassa. In my case, coming from Batroun, we took the Jbeil road passing by Laqlouq to reach Akoura/Afqa. The dirt road starts a little above the "La reserve" of Afqa (it's not an actual reserve, rather the name of a former restaurant/activities camping site); you'll know you've reached there when you see the army checkpoint facing the "Reserve".
The hiking trail is of easy to medium level, offering some moderate steepness in the beginning but mostly a more or less flat road amidst a dry mountainous nature. If you're not doing the hike as part of an organized event by one of Lebanon's adventure clubs, it's important to carry a compass as the road forks sometimes and it can be confusing as to which bifurcation to take.
When you reach the end of the trail, you're tired, probably exhausted, but incredibly happy. The effort drains you but gives you a sense of fulfillment. You're even happier when you know your next stop is in one of Akoura's most beautiful houses turned recently into a guesthouse, awaiting to receive you with some delicious food and a heaven-like garden you'll never want to leave.
The Germanos family welcomes you with a radiant smile, opening the doors of their beautiful typical Lebanese house to whoever wants to enjoy the relaxed setting of a charmingly decorated garden.
Welcome to Germanos family's guesthouse!
Besides the warmest welcome, great food, and fresh local produce, we also had access to the family's apple field to pick our own share of delicious Akourian apples!
And when you sleep like a baby at night and muscle soreness wakes you up the next morning, all you'll remember is the lovely day you had while you start planning for your next outdoor autumn escape.
Whether you'd like to end your hike with apple picking in Akoura or enjoy a pleasant retreat in the heart of this beautiful village with friends or family, the Germanos family's guesthouse is absolutely where you should stay. Here's a number for you to call: 03-943420.


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Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompts tech CEO to get her colleagues out of Russia
By Amanda Aronczyk
Published April 1, 2022 at 5:10 AM EDT
Since Russia's war of Ukraine began, some U.S. companies with employees in Russia have been desperate to get those colleagues out. Amanda Aronczyk from NPR's Planet Money podcast tells the story of one company's efforts.
AMANDA ARONCZYK, BYLINE: When I first spoke with the CEO of an American software company, she was frantically trying to book plane tickets.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: It's almost impossible to get a ticket online, and the prices have skyrocketed.
ARONCZYK: Most of her employees are programmers and developers living in Russia. The CEO herself was born in Russia but lives in the U.S. and has been a citizen for more than 20 years. We're not using her name because of the possible danger to the people who work with her.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: Every day, I speak to them, and everyone just - we're all crying. There is nothing more terrible than what is going on right now in Ukraine. And on top of that, we're now also concerned about the well-being of every single person within the organization.
ARONCZYK: As relations between Russia and the West collapse, it is getting scary there. People who protest the war are being arrested in the streets, risking long prison sentences. People also fear being conscripted into the military. So the CEO's business partner, whose name we're also not using, he knew immediately he wanted to leave Russia. The CEO managed to get him plane tickets to Turkey, but escaping the country was still going to be tricky.
What did you do to prepare to leave?
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #2: I started smoking (laughter). On Thursday, I started smoking because I had a big stress.
ARONCZYK: He said goodbye to his mother and in-laws, left his dogs and the keys to his apartment with a friend. And then he, his wife and their two kids headed to the airport.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #2: We entered the airport building. My wife decided to go to the toilet, and on the way, a man stopped them and say, where are you going?
ARONCZYK: The man doesn't show any ID. His wife thinks it's probably somebody from the Russian intelligence service, but they have a cover story. They are going on vacation.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #2: I was speaking very loudly about this. I said, now we're going to Istanbul. We'll stay for 10 days. It'll be so good.
ARONCZYK: And the cover story seems to work. They make it through customs, then border control, get to the waiting area, and their plane is at the gate.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #2: When we finally passed customs, it was my first time within this week when I understood that now I'm in safe place.
ARONCZYK: They make it to Turkey. It all happened so fast. He and the CEO are still running their company. But otherwise, he's basically starting over.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #2: I'm starting everything from scratch now, but again, it's better to start from scratch than to end in jail.
ARONCZYK: Fleeing Russia was not the future that the business partner saw for himself. And for the CEO back in the U.S., it has all been hard to watch.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: These are young people. Majority of them are in their 20s and 30s. They grew up wanting to be part of the world and not to be stuck within the borders of Russia.
ARONCZYK: The CEO has helped get more than half of her employees and their families out of Russia, but not everyone left. So she is starting to hire new staff, this time people from Ukraine instead because now she doesn't want to participate in the Russian economy at all. Amanda Aronczyk, NPR News. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
Amanda Aronczyk
Amanda Aronczyk (she/her) is a co-host and reporter for Planet Money, NPR's award-winning podcast that finds creative, entertaining ways to make sense of the big, complicated forces that move our economy. She joined the team in October 2019.
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A gentle European charm flavors the facade of this ultra-modern home. The foyer opens to a formal dining room, which leads to the kitchen through privacy doors. Here, a center cooktop island complements wrapping counter space, a walk-in pantry, and a snack counter. Casual living space shares a through-fireplace with the formal living room and provides its own access to the rear porch. Clustered sleeping quarters include a well-appointed master suite, two family bedrooms, and an additional bedroom which could double as a study.
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Amir is a recent graduate of Cornell with a major in Biological Sciences where he spent his time in several service clubs devoted to engaging children in the STEM fields at a young age. He graduated in three years and spent all three years in a variety of research positions. Since he was young, Amir knew he wanted to pursue a career in patient care and in his final year at Cornell, he found his love for dentistry. Amir has experience in offices all over Ithaca. He started with us shadowing the doctor and has progressed his way up to an assistant position.
avid reader and movie and TV binger so feel free to ask him for suggestions about new books or his thoughts on Oscar-worthy movies.
Amir plans on attending dental school in the future and hopes to return to the community as a committed patient provider.


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Lexie has been talking about being Asian a lot recently so when I heard about the Asia Pacific New Year Event at the Tacoma Dome I thought what a great chance to be exposed to a number of Asian cultures. Was it ever. There was over 7 hours of traditional dances and songs from Korea, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Philippians, Samoa, Tahiti, Hawaii, Tonga, New Zealand, Lao, India and even a Mongolian dance. Their featured country was Fiji so we were treated to about an hour of their dances and songs then the rest of the countries got about a half an hour each.
This was the Fiji men's dance group. Lexie wanted to know why the men had grass skirts and not the women.
Lexie liked this group of young girls dancing a traditional Chinese scarf dance. It was hard to keep Lexie from running up on stage to join them.
Next we had the chance to watch some these beautiful dancers from Thailand. Of course Lexie liked the bling. She couldn't figure out how they kept their "hats" on.
Another great performer was this 11 year old girl playing a traditional Korean instrument that I'm afraid I didn't catch the name of. She was very poised and confident for her age.
This lady was very patient with Lexie (and eventually me) until we had this lovely flower to show for our efforts. Lexie put it in her hair like so many of the other ladies she saw today.
Then it was off to China to determine what sign we were born under and have our names and signs written in Chinese by this lovely lady in traditional dress. Lexie is the year of the goat by the way and I am an ox.....Lexie thought that was funny so she called me a stinky ox all day. I don't think she got the concept and I am not stinky.
Korea was our next stop to make lotus blossom lanterns. Lexie picked the colors and well...picked the colors. She didn't want to get all sticky from the paste/glue they had. But it turned out well!
The great outdoors were calling Lexie at this point. We had to go ride the range just for a little while....yup, they had pony rides and she just HAD to have one. It must be the Kazakh blood in her!
In the lobby they had this amazing dragon puppet that I talked Lexie into getting near enough to snap this picture. She was a little nervous around it. I thought it was beautiful.
and this charming singing group from the Korea.
Throughout the day Lexie keep wanting to get her face painted. So finally towards the end of the day we managed to slip in to have this wonderful artist from Okinawa create a masterpiece on her face.
By this time I was ready to go but Lexie wanted to watch a few more dances (and I think show off her flower.) So we saw this youth group from the Philippines dance the Payo and we called it a night.
Here she is with some of our treasures when we got home. Lexie wanted to show how much our lotus blossom looked like the flower on her face.
We also got delicate origami earrings for me and a hair bow for Lexie as well as some Japanese place mats and chopsticks which Lexie wanted to use for dinner tonight. Everything was $5 or less believe it or not and there was no admission to get into the event. A great day in my book and in my pocketbook too!
But my favorite treasure (besides the memories) was our names and birth signs written in Chinese. Clearly Lexie liked them too. Actually she like calling me a stinky ox. Funny girl!
The whole day was filled with a sense of pride in ones culture and a sense of community between all the Asian nations represented there today. Lexie and I both enjoyed the event and I hope it gave her a better connection to her Asian heritage.
I sure love my Asian Girl.


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This large swing set will be palletized with multiple cartons strapped together.
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While we do everything we can to maximize children's safety, parents should keep an eye on their children during play to ensure they are using the play fort as intended. Here are a few suggestions to keep your kids backyard play area safe: ASTM guidelines recommended a 6' safety perimeter around your swing set as well as overhead.


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Catholics face 'alarming levels of intolerance'
Giving evidence to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee of the Scottish Parliament on 15th June 2017, Anthony Horan, Director of the Catholic Parliamentary Office claimed: "a culture of fear prevents people from being open about their faith."
Mr Horan who was giving evidence to MSP's on the topic of bullying and harassment in schools, with an emphasis on anti-religious prejudice. The Committee heard evidence from a number of people, including representatives of the Church of Scotland, Muslim Community, Jewish Community, and the Scottish Secular Society.
In his comments to MSP's, Mr Horan said: "My overriding concern about this subject is the culture of fear that runs right through society and which makes people feel, at best uncomfortable, and at worst totally frightened to be open about their faith. In my written submission to the Committee I provided testimonies of a number of young people who had experienced anti-Catholic prejudice in their school, most of it relating to the Church's teaching on abortion and marriage. One student even dropped a subject to "avoid the harassment."
Mr Horan added: "There is an alarming level of intolerance being levelled at some young people simply because they are Catholic or because they hold a particular view that others may disagree with. This is not a culture of tolerance and respect. We have to be very mindful of the need to tackle anti-religious behaviour and be wary of creating a hierarchy of rights in relation to the protected characteristics listed in the Equality Act 2010. We cannot allow some to trump others. It must be all or nothing."
"There is also the sad reality of an increase in religious hate crime in Scotland, with a recently published report revealing that religiously aggravated crime is at an all time high. Within that, a deeply worrying and disturbing 57% of charges are as a result of anti-Catholic behaviour. Compare this to the percentage of charges relating to Protestantism (27%) and Islam (17%) and we are left with an undoubted sectarian problem that needs to be addressed."
Mr Horan concluded: "If we are to build a culture of tolerance and respect for our young people we need to take on board the hard facts which reveal to us the reality of hate crime in our country and allow people across all protected characteristics to feel free to express themselves and to be open about their faith."
The full text of Mr Horan's submission is shown below.
Submission to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Ref: OR-2017/07
Submitted by: Anthony Horan, Director of the Catholic Parliamentary Office
The Bishops' Conference of Scotland is pleased to participate and assist the Committee in its inquiry into prejudice based bullying and harassment in schools. We recognise the need to tackle bullying in all its forms and we are committed to playing our part in this process.
There are 350 Catholic schools in Scotland, accounting for approximately 20 per cent of schools across the country. The majority of these schools are managed and run by local authorities. Religious education in Catholic schools is delivered in line with guidance provided by the Scottish Catholic Education Service. The Director of the Scottish Catholic Education Service, Barbara Coupar, gave evidence to the Committee at its meeting on 26th January 2017.
Tackling Bullying in Catholic Schools
Barbara Coupar, when she appeared before the Committee on 26th January 2017, outlined the Bishops' Conference of Scotland's commitment to tackling bullying in schools. A training session on tackling bullying was held at the Conforti Institute, Coatbridge in May with teachers from around 50 Catholic Secondary Schools in Scotland in attendance. This was organised in conjunction with the Catholic Head Teachers' Association and the primary purpose of the session was to equip schools with the existing legislative and Government policy framework relating to bullying, harassment and discrimination and equip them with the knowledge to go forward and put in place measures to tackle bullying in their schools.
Those in attendance also gave consideration to their own anti-bullying policies, resources, and curriculum input with a view to ensure that these suitably reflect the teaching of the Church and current good practice. There were opportunities to meet with external agencies that offer support and training on tackling bullying. The school representatives were left in no doubt as to the importance of their responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010, including the Public Sector Equality Duty, and the need for them to ensure that they have a robust anti-bullying policy which includes proper communication of anti-bullying procedures, training and support, and a proper system of recording and monitoring, as well as an appropriate system of ongoing review to ensure that the policy meets the needs of young people.
Catholic schools adhere to the same anti-bullying policies as their non-denominational counterparts and this is founded on the understanding that each person is a unique individual made in the image and likeness of God and deserving of the utmost dignity and respect. As Catholics we believe in the inherent dignity of each and every human being, and we are called to love all people. Catholic schools are committed to ensuring that all protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 shape policies aimed at tackling bullying.
We do acknowledge that cyber bullying and social media are a cause of great stress and anxiety for children and we recognise that we need to equip children with ways to stay safe. We also understand that feeling 'different' is something that many children encounter because of nationality, faith practices, disability, sexuality. We know of young people having been bullied or ostracised because of their religious practices or the traditions of their faith and some examples of this are set out, below. All of these elements can add to a lack of confidence and anxiety about communicating feelings and we need to ensure that school is a safe place for young people to do this.
There are already opportunities in place to ensure that Scottish schools are tolerant, just and inclusive communities that do not discriminate on grounds of race, creed, gender, sexuality, or any other label. However, if there are failings then we need to think about them holistically and be realistic about the pressures on the school curriculum.
All Catholic schools have a robust anti-bullying policy in place to take steps to ensure that, not only is all bullying challenged, but that steps are taken, through such things as restorative practice, to ensure that a culture of peace, tolerance and respect is nurtured. Pastoral care teams work in partnership with parents and external agencies to meet the increasingly complex needs of each child, even if their choices differ from Catholic teaching. There are Catholic schools that have children from many of the different protected characteristics and they support the children and their families in sensitive and discreet ways.
On behalf of the parents who choose Catholic schools, the staff who work within them and the pupils who make up these communities of faith and learning, we want to affirm that Catholic schools, precisely because they are communities of faith, go beyond the minimum requirement in their pastoral care of pupils.
Bullying Testimonies
The following are testimonies of young people who have experienced bullying because of their Catholic faith or because of certain values they hold. The testimonies were collected by the Catholic Parliamentary Office in preparation for the Committee meeting on 15th June. They are anonymised to protect the young people involved:
• "In sixth year I was the head girl of my Catholic secondary school. Around the time when the Scottish Parliament approved same sex marriage, my year group got into a debate about it in the common room during which I was attacked for upholding the view that marriage was between a man and a woman. One boy wrote on Facebook that I was a 'disgrace of a head girl for promoting this kind of hate' whilst another boy made a YouTube video in which he inserted an image of my face into a clip of a homosexual boy band's music video which was quickly circulated around my year group."
• "Subtle ways of making me feel bad about my Catholic faith pop up lots of times. One example is when I was in RE class and the teacher was talking about contraception. She went on to say that Catholic families tended to be poor because they wouldn't use contraception. I am open to other views but it was said in a scoffing and dismissive manner. I come from a large family and her comments made me feel isolated. It was too embarrassing to speak up but I felt bad. Afterwards my friends said they couldn't believe that she had said it."
• "Another time was in a modern studies class and we were talking about reasons to vote for a presidential candidate. I said that being pro-life was a reason to be supportive of a candidate. One girl, who I didn't know since I was new in the class turned very aggressive and shouted at me. She told me I had no place in the class. In the same subject another girl said I was not a real woman because I didn't support abortion."
• "I once had to close down a Facebook page that I had set up for a class discussion, because one girl in my class used the comment section to attack me personally based on my faith especially my views on marriage and abortion. These were of no relevance to the discussion and it was raised completely out of the blue, others readily joined in to build on her attacks. It was an ordeal going in to school the next day to face all the people who had made such personalised comments".
• "In my class on RMPS a group of pupils took every chance to degrade the views of the Catholic Church. They were not interested in listening to any explanation of the Church's teaching but berated the teacher and because I was the only one in the class willing to speak up that accepted the Church's teaching, they would try to isolate me and scoff anytime I spoke in the class. This spilled over in to the breaks and eventually I dropped the class to avoid the harassment. Even in my absence a friend was present and they continued to speak badly of me and said that I was a crazy creationist who didn't know anything about science. I had never once voiced an opinion along this line but it was my Catholic faith that encouraged them to find ways to make me feel stupid and excluded."
These testimonies provide an alarming insight into the sad reality of bullying of young people on the basis of their faith. There appear to be high levels of intolerance towards people for simply holding a particular view and it is a sad reflection of how society is failing some of its youngest and most vulnerable members.
Social media has become a useful platform in many aspects of modern life, but it is also increasingly used as a forum for those who want to bully and discriminate against individuals or groups. In the past academic year there has been an increase in instances where adults have used social media to share derogatory comments and anti-Catholic sentiments about aspects of Catholic school life.
These posts have been centred on activities and resources that the schools undertake to express the orthodox teaching of the Church, and therefore the school, or charities that express an aspect of Church life.
In East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire schools were attacked on Social Media for supporting pro-life charities. There was a call for local authorities to ban Catholic schools from teaching about or openly expressing the work they do in terms of the pro-life cause. This had a very negative impact on the pupils involved and many felt intimidated and pressurised to stop being open about their beliefs and even to remove any pictures from their personal profiles that showed pro-life images. These pupils were then subjected to further bullying from other peers, who also took to social media to intimidate them, stating that their religious views were anti-women's rights and detrimental to the mental health of the country. In addition the schools were put under pressure to remove any public display of Church teaching on their school and authority platforms, including websites and social media forums.
On another occasion adults used social media as a platform to add to the comments which were intended to undermine the teaching of the Church, by vocalising their own views with regard to resources a school used to teach about the Church's position on same sex relationships. Pupils within the school who practise their faith felt that they could not openly express their views or discuss the matter, as those posting about the issue were using negative and aggressive language about the Catholic Church.
Perhaps the most disturbing aspect of bullying and discriminatory behavior on social media is the level of adult participation. What hope is there for our children when adults, many of them professional people, take to social media in order to level abuse and hatred towards others.
Open Participation in Church Life
Conversations with parishes would suggest that many young people who are active participants within their parish community and within primary school are scared or anxious about continuing their participation in secondary school because of peer pressure and bullying. Parishes report that the number of pupils who 'drop out' of being altar servers, readers, singers and attending parish youth groups dramatically increases in the early years of secondary schools. These pupils still attend Mass, but do not want to take on a role. Parish priests and workers would state that, while many would put this down to 'teenage years' it is more complex. They add that this issue is about those children who do not feel they can be open about their faith or express their beliefs in public because they are ridiculed, isolated and often feel intimidated. The young people want to practise their faith but feel they have to do so quietly or privately. Parishes would say that this changes in later teen life, where these same young people say that not only can they not be open about the fact that they practise their faith, but they cannot talk openly about their personal beliefs. The young adults say that in social groups, social media and part time jobs they encounter anti-Catholic comments frequently. These are often linked to media articles that relate a negative view of the Catholic Church and her teaching. These young people say that they stay silent and don't defend their views because of the verbal and cyber bullying that would come after it.
Many schools have demonstrated good practice in encouraging active participation in liturgies, services and Masses. They link the faith aspect of school life to the overall leadership of pupils and encourage active faith witness. However, while schools seem to be able to overcome some of the bullying linked to faith life, young people feel that they do not have the 'protection' out with school.
The Caritas award and the Pope Francis Faith awards have been excellent examples of how young people are empowered to feel confident in learning about, articulating and putting into practice their religious beliefs.
Since the Caritas award began over 6,500 young people (of all faiths and none) have gained the award. One part of the award is the expectation that the young person will undertake 40 hours of faith witness and service in their school and local faith community. In the 6 years since Caritas began the young people from Catholic schools across Scotland have committed over 260, 000 hours of loving service in their local communities. This equates to 10, 833 days or 30 years of serving others in order to witness that faith has a positive and lasting impact on society.
Religiously Aggravated Offending Statistics
It is important to take into account the various statistics released by the Scottish Government and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service on religiously aggravated offending as it suggests an extremely disappointing social attitude towards the Catholic faith in Scotland; something which affects people in society, including our young people.
The Catholic faith in Scotland continues to experience a disproportionate level of criminal abuse compared to other faith groups. The figures, below, reveal alarming statistics, sustained over a number of years, which suggest that Catholics are many times more likely to be victims of abuse than those of other faiths. This despite only 16 per cent of the population being made up of Catholics.
Religiously Aggravated Offending in Scotland 2016-17 (published by the Scottish Government)
• Relates to charges under section 74 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003.
• Roman Catholicism is the religion that was most often the subject of reported abuse, with 384 charges in 2016/17. This was an increase of 28% from 299 charges in 2015/16.
• The proportion of charges where Roman Catholicism was the subject of abuse has also increased in the last year, from 51% to 57%.
• Protestantism is the religion which is second in terms of being targeted for abuse, with 165 charges in 16/17. This is 24% of the total.
Hate Crime in Scotland 2016-17 (Published by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, 2017)
• Number of religiously aggravated charges reported in 16-17: 673, highest figure over the last four years (14% more than in 16-17). Note the figure is 719 if you include the estimated 49 charges reported under the Offensive Behaviour at Football legislation.
• These figures are rather unhelpfully not broken down into different religions.
Charges reported under the Offensive Behaviour and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012 in 2015-16 (Scottish Government)
• Roman Catholicism is the most targeted religion under this legislation with 44 charges of hateful behaviour out of a total of 58 in the religious hatred category, representing 75% of the total number of charges. It was 87% in the previous year.
• There were 14 charges against Protestantism.
Review of the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Advisory Group on Tackling Sectarianism in Scotland (by Dr Duncan Morrow, March 2017)
We would like to draw the Committee's attention to the following excerpts from the above report by Dr Duncan Morrow which may be helpful to its ongoing inquiry:
• 'I do not believe that sectarianism is the biggest problem facing Scottish society. But I do believe that it remains a deep-rooted and serious problem which continues to manifest itself in areas across Scottish society.'
• 'Leaders are required to stand up and be counted and to use their influence in a positive and constructive way. While there is some evidence that this is happening, there is also evidence that a culture of denial exists in some areas…and this remains an obstacle to progress.'
• The report refers to positive symbolic and practical co-operation developing between the Church of Scotland and the Catholic Church and states that: 'Churches are aware of those consequences of sectarianism for wider society and have committed to work over the long term to create a better level of co-operation and understanding from one another and others. The 'In Wi' the Mix' project (partnership between Faith in the Community Scotland, Conforti Institute and Place for Hope) funded through the Scottish Government has had a catalytic effect, bringing together Church leaders at local and national level in a more regular way to hold structured discussions on this issue.'
Findings and Recommendations of the report:
• No single, simple answer to deep-seated issues of social division such as sectarianism. Real change will rely on a combination of actions, taken consistently, in communities and civil society, in responsible agencies and authorities and in legislation and government action.
• Some responses somewhat defensive when it came to naming sectarianism in specific organisations.
• The Scottish Government should continue to make clear that the priority is to end the behaviours, attitudes and structures that underpin sectarianism rather than 'name and shame' any individual or group. The emphasis should shift from historic 'blame' towards failure to act in the present.
• The supporting evidence for the association between football and sectarianism remains very strong. Most resistance to taking responsibility for sectarianism was found in football.
• Change in approach to displays of sectarianism in public in Scotland will not occur without change in the culture of football. It is the most obvious area of Scottish life where the expression of hatred on sectarian grounds is tolerated, normalised and yet simultaneously denied.
Findings and Recommendations (Education and Young People):
• Quality of educational resources to deal with sectarianism has improved.
• Ensuring consistency of approach on equalities issues across all schools in Scotland remains important.
• Opportunities to develop good practice and support teacher training in this area continue to depend on committed individuals and schools.
• The Advisory Group was clear that tackling sectarianism was not dependent on the closure of one sort of school or another. However, progress depended on active local partnerships and relationships developing between schools at a local level.
• Highlight importance of monitoring equalities within inspection in schools should be considered.
Key Priorities
• Building capacity at local authority level, in schools and among professionals working with young people, among young people in inter-Church and inter-faith work and in sport-related activity.
Community/Ecumenical/Interfaith Work
The Catholic Church in Scotland continues to contribute to the common good of society through its own work and the work of groups and associations of which it is a member. There are many Church groups, both at a national and local level, working to help the poorest and most needy in our communities and, as covered already in this report, young people in Catholic schools are contributing significantly to this work.
The Catholic Church also continues to engage with other faith groups through interreligious dialogue and initiatives such as those which set out to tackle poverty. Active participation with ACTS (Association of Churches Together in Scotland), The Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office, Interfaith Scotland and Faith in the Community Scotland are just some examples of positive and constructive ecumenical and interfaith work.
Continuing this work will be crucial in fostering a culture of tolerance and respect in our country.
Young people are experiencing disturbing levels of bullying because of their faith both inside and outside of the school community. Many young people are being made to feel uncomfortable because of their faith or because of certain values attached to that faith and they are even resorting to dropping out of classes at school to avoid continued bullying. This problem is exacerbated by the existence of social media which gives people a platform to post hate and intolerance, either towards individuals or groups. The social media problem is further exacerbated by the high level of involvement of adults who should know better and who are setting the wrong example to our young people.
Anti-Catholic prejudice continues to dominate criminal statistics in Scotland and this is something that cannot go on without challenge. If Catholic people, including those of school age, are to experience true freedom to be able to safely live out their faith in society there needs to be a greater emphasis on tackling anti-Catholic behaviour.
The Bishops' Conference of Scotland will continue to support efforts to tackle bullying in all its forms.
Anthony Horan
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