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For Plaintiff: John D. Meara, Esq. Carl A. Chiulli, Esq. Matthew R. Plain, Esq.
For Defendant: Edmund L. Alves, Esq. Marc Desisto, Esq.
Before the Court is Plaintiffs' request to enjoin the Defendant Town of Smithfield from enforcing an amendment to its zoning ordinance concerning medical marijuana. Jurisdiction is pursuant to G.L. 1956 § 8-2-13.
On April 18, 2017, the Town of Smithfield (the Town) unanimously adopted an ordinance (the Ordinance) amending the Town's zoning ordinance. The Ordinance's stated purpose is "to regulate the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana." Zoning Ordinance Amendment § 1(B). The Ordinance is relatively comprehensive, addressing patient cultivation, caregiver cultivation, cooperative cultivation, and compassion centers. Broadly speaking, the Ordinance restricts who can grow marijuana, where and how it can be grown, and creates a licensing procedure for potential growers.
Individual pseudonymous plaintiffs Jane Doe I and II (together, the Does) are residents of Smithfield and medical marijuana patient cardholders licensed under The Edward O. Hawkins and Thomas C. Slater Medical Marijuana Act (the Hawkins-Slater Act), G.L. 1956 §§ 21-28.6-1 et seq. Doe Affs. ¶¶ 1, 3. They are also members of organizational plaintiff Rhode Island Patient Advocacy Coalition (RIPAC). Compl. ¶ 33. RIPAC and the Does (together, Plaintiffs) challenge the Ordinance and seek both declaratory and injunctive relief from this Court, claiming the Ordinance tramples upon the protections and rights afforded the Does by the Hawkins-Slater Act. The Town responds by claiming that the Plaintiffs lack standing, and even if their standing is established, that Plaintiffs have not met the burden of showing they are entitled to a preliminary injunction.
"The issuance and measure of injunctive relief rest in the sound discretion of the trial justice." Cullen v. Tarini, 15 A.3d 968, 981 (R.I. 2011).
The Town has raised several issues that could preclude Plaintiffs from filing this suit in the first place. As a result, the Court must first determine whether Plaintiffs are stymied by a lack of a private right of action or by lack of standing.
The Town argues that the Does are barred from bringing this suit because they already have a remedy-if cited under the Ordinance, the Does "may demand an evidentiary hearing, pursuant to . . . § 21-28.6-8(b) and gain a dismissal of the charge . . ." Def.'s Mem. 8. According to the Town, "[s]ince Plaintiffs have a remedy, the Court may not imply a further remedy not set forth in the [Hawkins-Slater] Act." Id. However, the Plaintiffs have not brought their Complaint under the Hawkins-Slater Act-they have brought it under the Uniform Declaratory Judgments Act (UDJA), G.L. 1956 §§ 9-30-1 et seq. The UDJA vests the Superior Court with the authority to "determine any question of construction or validity" of a municipal ordinance for any person "whose rights, status, or other legal relations are affected . . ." Sec. 9-30-2; see also Canario v. Culhane, 752 A.2d 476, 479 (R.I. 2000).


It is a fact that every 1930 Penny that we acquire … is sold relatively soon after it is featured. We have formed the view that our clients respect our selection protocols. And are aware that we sell coins with the underlying aim of buying them back.
Consider this 1930 Penny. The obverse is graded good Fine and shows six pearls and a partial central diamond. On the reverse the upper and lower scrolls are strong, so too the inner beading.
The coin is evenly toned and has minimal marks in the field and is extremely attractive to look at even though it has circulated. In our opinion a coin of this ilk has the greatest investment potential.
The 1930 Penny is a part of Australian folklore. The coin is a national icon and its star status has made it one of Australia's most valuable coins. What's most interesting is that the 1930 Penny stumbled into fame. Officially the 1930 Penny was never struck and a review of minting records at the Melbourne Mint confirms that no pennies were struck for circulation in that year. The mint does however have a record of the six Proof 1930 Pennies that were struck as museum pieces.
The suspected mintage of the 1930 Penny is 1500 to 2000.
The 1930 Penny is still to this day the glamour coin of the numismatics industry and is unrivalled for popularity, enjoying a constant stream of demand unmatched by any other numismatic rarity.
There is no doubt it is an industry phenomenon, for in a market that is quality focused it is interesting to note that the 1930 Penny is keenly sought irrespective of its grading.
And growth over the mid to long term has been significant across all levels of quality.


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MAKING HISTORICAL JUSTICE: 92-YEAR-OLD BLUES MASTER JIMMY JOHNSON NOMINATED FOR THE BLUES MUSIC AWARDS
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Mississippi born Chicago blues master and Blues Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Johnson has been nominated in the Traditional Blues Album category for his best selling CD "Every Day of Your Life".
90 YEARS YOUNG JIMMY JOHNSON returns to the recording studio for the rst time in over a decade.
It has been precisely forty years since his Delmark debut Johnson's Whacks. Delmark celebrates Jimmy's home- coming by releasing Every Day of Your Life, an album comprised of ve original songs and Jimmy's unique take on four other tunes including a solo performance of Jimmy singing and playing piano on the Bobby "Blue" Bland hit "Lead Me On". Two different stellar Chicago bands back Jimmy throughout this album. Johnson was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi. He has played professionally in Chicago since1959 and has worked with Freddie King, Albert King, Magic Sam and Otis Rush among many others. Jimmy has always had an R&B style of blues and
he brings it to this new album, his fourth on Delmark. (LINER NOTES BY BILL DAHL)
The title track has been released also as a digital single
Four decades ago, Jimmy Johnson permanently established himself as a front-rank Chicago bluesman with his unusually imaginative Delmark debut album Johnson's Whacks. Now he's come full circle: Jimmy's back on Delmark with this exciting release, which shows that he remains a vital blues force into his 90s. Johnson's fluid, slicing guitar licks dart and spark with unpredictable elasticity throughout this set. His voice soars to the heavens time and again, never misplacing its melismatic passion no matter the tempo.
From the funky opening original "Every Day Of Your Life," constructed around a wise lyrical message, to a churning "Down In The Valley" and exquisitely tailored revivals of the lights-out slow blues "Strange Things Happening" and a hard- driving "I Need You So Bad," Jimmy is never less than masterful. Few contemporary bluesmen are so devastating when working in a minor key— witness Johnson's personalized treatment of Fenton Robinson's classic "Somebody Loan Me A Dime." "My Ring," another standout original, takes a swaying and unexpected reggae turn (pushing the stylistic envelope has long been one of Jimmy's trademarks), and Johnson sits down behind the 88s for a solo reprise of Bobby "Blue" Bland's uplifting "Lead Me On" to close the album in deeply moving style.
Jimmy pays tribute to his good friend Fenton Robinson
Funny thing is, Jimmy only became a full-time blues guitarist in the mid -1970s. Prior to that, he mostly traversed the R&B side of the tracks. Born in Holly Springs, Mississippi, Johnson grew up along with another future blues luminary, Matt Murphy. "I picked up a guitar because Murphy had a guitar," he says. Sacred and secular sounds competed for his attention. "My first time of singing in front of an audience, I was singing gospel," notes Jimmy. "My uncle had a Victrola, the ones you wind up, and I got to hear John Lee Hooker, Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, Sonny Boy Williamson."
A great original by Jimmy
TRACKS 1, 2, 4, 7: Jimmy Johnson – VOCALS & LEAD GUITAR Rico McFarland – GUITAR Roosevelt Purifoy – PIANO, HAMMOND B3 ORGAN J.R. Fuller-BASS Pooky Styx-DRUMS Typhanie Monique-VOCALS (1) Curt Bley – BASS Ernie Adams – DRUMS Julia A. Miller and Elbio Barilari – VOCALS (3)
TRACK 9: Jimmy Johnson – VOCAL & PIANO
All tracks recorded at Delmark Records' Riverside Studio March 26th, April 22nd, July 10th, 2019.
Album Production and Supervision: Julia A. Miller
Produced by Elbio Barilari
Recorded at Riverside Studio, in Chicago by Steve Wagner, March 26, April 22, & July 10, 2019 Mixed by Elbio Barilari and Steve Wagner
Instrumental Arrangement by "Big Ray" Stewart
Vocal Arrangement on "Every Day of Your Life by Elbio Barilari
Jimmy on piano: Bobby Bland's "Lead Me On"
CHECK THE FULL ALBUM HERE:
Jimmy Johnson – Every Day of Your Life
JIMMY JOHNSON'S PREVIOUS RELEASES ON DELMARK:
Jimmy Johnson – North / South
Jimmy Johnson – Pepper's Hangout
Jimmy Johnson – Johnson's Whacks
Jimmy Johnson – I Need Some Easy Money / Ashes In My Ashtray – 7″ 45rpm Record
BLUES ROYALTY: BB KING, GEORGE BENSON, JIMMY JOHNSON, BUDDY GUY
JIMMY. JOHNSON, OTIS RUSH, ALBERT COLLINS
SHERRY AND JIMMY AT THE. BLUES ALL OF FAME, MEMPHIS, TN.
At Delmark: Julia Miller, Jimmy with Mayor Lightfoot's proclamation
of JIMMY JOHNSON DAY and Elbio Barilari
Presentation of the album "Every Day of Your Life" at Space, Evanston, IL.
Rico McFarland
Roosevelt Purifoy
Big Ray Stewart
JIMMY AT HIS SECOND HOME: DELMARK RECORDS
Typhanie Monique sings with Jimmy the title track: "Every Day of Your Life"
RECORDING AT DELMARK
PART OF THE "EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE" TEAM: Sound engineer Steve Wagner, drummer Ernie Adams, blues master jimmy Johnson, keyboardist/guitarist John Kattke, bassist Curt Bley, producer Elbio Barilari, Delmark's President Julia A. Miller.
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Home Article Ri Se-gwang; A North Korean Artistic Gymnast, Know about his Affairs and Career here
Ri Se-gwang; A North Korean Artistic Gymnast, Know about his Affairs and Career here
Updated On 23 Oct, 2017 Published On 23 Oct, 2017
Ri Se-gwang a North Korean artistic gymnast is in the media attention as he is one booking three gold medals with him.
Ri Se-gwang is an artistic gymnast and also a first-ever North Korean to win a gold medal at the Asian Games. As of 2017, he has won three gold medals.
We all know he has achieved a lot in his professional life but what about his personal life. Is the 32-year-old gymnast married or dating someone? Here we have all the answers relating his affairs and relationships.
Ri Se-gwang: His Dating life and Girlfriend
Ri is gaining huge acclamation as he is one of the best athletes participated in the 2016 Rio Olympics. There is no doubt that he has a huge fan following and people are curious to know about him.
Ri, however, lives a very private life and does not prefer talking about his personal affairs which is why it is a tough task to assure anything about his dating life. He might be dating someone special keeping the love affair confident.
Ri Se-gwang posing with his gold, Source: Daily Star
He has also never been linked up with anyone before. So, as of now, Ri is assumed to be single with no news of any affairs or girlfriend
Ri Se-gwang Looked Unhappy During Rio Olympic 2016
Winning a gold is not a minor thing but Ri Se-gwang after winning gold at the Rio Olympic 2016 didn't even smile at the event. He was declared "the saddest gold medalist".
Looks like Ri was not able to handle all those emotions!!!
Ri Se-gwang with silver medalist Denis Abliazin of Russia and bronze medalist Kenzo Shirai of Japan, Source: Stuff
Following the victory, the determined personality said,
"I was filled with joy because I thought I was able to bring a sense of victory to our leader."
Some sports fans took Twitter questioning the star for his sad emotions. One of the Twitter users said:
"Felt so sad watching how oppressed Ri Se Gwang looked even after winning gold."
When you win a Gold medal but then you remember that you have to go back to North Korea #Olympics #PRK #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/oOmV6gTbmC
— Josh Billinson (@jbillinson) August 16, 2016
Ri Se-gwang: See His Career
The North Korean artistic gymnast, Ri started his career early. He won a bronze medal at the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.
RI SE GWANG
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He performed some excessively difficult forms a Tsukahara and a full twisting double backward salto in tuck position. The new vault was named after the star as Ri.
Ri defeated World and Olympic Champion Yang Hak-Seon in the 2014 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships and won a gold medal. Additionally, he participated in 2015 Artistic Gymnastic Championships breaking his personal record.
Quick Facts about Ri Se-gwang
Source: Fig Gymnastics
Born on 21 January 1985 in South Hamgyong.
The representative of April 25 Sports Club.
The first North Korean winning a gold at the Asian Games.
The vault he performed in 2009 is valued a 7.2 score which is the second highest value in the world.
Hak Seon Yang vault being the most difficult one with a start value of 7.4.
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This Petition Against Marital Rape Needs Your Support; Take Action!
Marital rape is still not a crime in India; we continue to justify it in the name of culture. Sign this petition against marital rape now. It's time to stop.
Marital rape is still not a crime in India; we continue to justify it in the name of culture and whatnot. It's time to stop. Sign this petition against marital rape now.
The following story was shared with me by a young woman behind the veil of anonymity. It can be triggering, especially since it specifically details rape, sexual abuse and violence. The aim is to speak about and share a true story centered around Marital Rape and to call for a show of solidarity towards getting the Indian legislature to criminalize marital rape.
I was eighteen years old and was forced into marriage to a man who was around 34 or 35 at the time of our marriage. My father came home saying that he had found me a match, and that I had to jolly well be happy about it because the "boy" was from a wealthy background. I was excited, of course, in the way that a deprived and penniless teenager would look at wealth and riches in the hope of living the life she had seen in films. My family – sisters and aunts – teased me and built all the anticipation up.
It only seemed like paradise had been found – the adulation around the wedding, his lavish gifts to my father, and the wedding finery that was given to me.
But things turned messy on the night of the wedding itself. I thought of telling him that I was scared, uncomfortable and didn't want to do anything right away – in terms of sex – but he dragged me in the moment the doors closed behind me on our wedding night, and forced himself on me. It was rough, violent and hurtful, and my body was bruised. The next morning, I ambled out despite being unable to walk, and vaguely recollected being forced to do a lot of things that my mind didn't comprehend. I thought it was excitement and put it down to that.
Between setting up a house and running my life as a newlywed, I had a lot to focus on. But night on night, my husband would force himself on me – and it didn't matter if I was not in the mood, was not comfortable, was in pain or was not at all happy about the sexual relations. He forced himself on me, sometimes using foreign objects and inflicting pain on me, and he would turn on the television up loud and forced me to scream. If I didn't, he would pinch me until I did.
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Conversations with my mother would only reiterate that I had to be a good wife and this was all normal – because if my husband didn't bed me and have his way with me, where would the "poor man" go? A point in the journey came when he would have video after video of pornographic content playing on the television as he forced me to do exactly what they did on screen. I became pregnant several times, but his violence made me miscarry each of those times. Eight years passed this way.
Eventually, the trauma was too much – and I had to make my escape. Divorce and all of that isn't an option when you're from a background like mine. I left my house and got on the first train I could find, travelling ticketless. I feigned mental illness so they wouldn't throw me out in some godforsaken place, and I forced myself to laugh at random so that no one would rape me or touch my body. I found a place at a railway station that appeared by the end of the night's journey – which meant I was at least twelve hours away from my husband and he couldn't necessarily find me. I begged my way to feed myself for a week.
On one occasion, I saw several women packing the railway station to board a train to someplace. I thought I would reach out to make money – women give more than men do, or so I have seen. One of the women in that group asked me why I begged, and she spoke so kindly that my tears found the outlet they hadn't had. I cried to her and told her everything. She asked me if I would work at her house as a domestic help, live a life of dignity and find a way out of begging. I agreed, and she told me that she would return in fifteen days and told me to meet her at the very spot on such and such date. Those fifteen days went by like paradise.
Today, I work at their house as a domestic help. Life has been challenging but nothing has been as horrible as those years I lived with my husband – I escaped at 26, and I am nearly forty now. I have remained unmarried, but I have a family – the girl who rescued me is like a sister to me and I will never forget the goodness she brought in my life.
I don't know if it will make a difference to criminalize marital rape in the books of law. Because women like me will never have support from the police – at least that was what I was made to feel – because the backgrounds we come from, the police are also waiting to see how they can make money, or cop a feel, or sometimes, just not care enough. But it will definitely make some difference at least to the women who have the guts to complain, file a report and arrest nasty husbands like mine.
Our petition against marital rape calls for an overhaul in the Indian Criminal Legislative System. Sign it here.
Top image credits Sanna Carlson, used via Flickr under a Creative Commons license 2.0
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A Marriage Certificate Is Not A License To Rape. It Is Time We Had A Law Against Marital Rape
A law against marital rape is required in India, where marriage is considered a license for sex - a wife is often forced against her wishes.
A law against marital rape is required in India, where marriage is considered a license for sex – a wife is often forced against her wishes.
India does not have a law against marital rape. In fact, marital rape is not considered rape at all. Various justifications have been offered for it. But isn't something seriously wrong with a social system that looks for justifications for rape?
Rape is inhuman. The fact that the perpetrator is the spouse makes it worse. The fact that you see your rapist every day and have to coexist with him in a relationship that is assumed to be one of love and trust, is depraved.
5 Bollywood Films That Capture The Horrors Of Marital Rape!
In a country where marital rape is NOT a legal crime, films like Provoked and Lipstick Under My Burkha expose the horrors of this abuse.
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You must have heard by now, the shocking statement by Chhattisgarh High Court on marital rape. It stated that any sexual act with or without consent by a man with his wife, provided that she is above 18, is no rape at all. Can you believe that? I can't!
India, unfortunately, is one among the 36 countries where marital rape is NOT a legal crime. The glorification of marriage in India as a sacred institution obscures this ugly reality. The brutality of men and the negligence of the Indian government makes it difficult for women to raise their voice against oppression. Sometimes the voices repressed in reality are transformed into movies that motivate others to fight for their rights. Here are five Bollywood films about the brutality of marital rape.


For the second production run of the Prettie Girls! Tween Scene Dolls we wanted to update the packaging.
We needed to visualize the new package design before the next production run. So I pulled the design into Photoshop then placed the art on top of the old box. In order to completely visualize what the new design would look like I created a planogram mock up that would show how the new box art would look on store shelves.
Client: Tonner One World Inc.


The course meets the minimum technical competency requirement for Installers looking to apply to join a Competent Person Scheme in England and Wales for Domestic Ventilation Systems. It is also relevant for installers working Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The course is ideal for experienced electricians, plumbers, ventilation installers and heating engineers looking that are to improve their knowledge and understanding of Domestic Ventilation Systems.
The domestic ventilation training and assessment has been designed to provide the necessary skills in design, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, servicing and fault-finding of ventilation systems in accordance with the latest National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Minimum Technical Competency documents (MTC).
There are no formal pre-requisites for this course; however an appreciation of the requirements for a typical ventilation system is an advantage.


GreenGro Liquid Organic Fertilizer is a non-odorous liquid fertilizer that breaks down into basic nitrogen compounds when added to soil, promoting the growth of beneficial microorganisms. The fertilizer is produced using hydrolysis, a process that breaks down fresh fish without removing highly nutritional proteins or oils. Four species of fish contribute unique nutrient profiles, nurturing plants with a generous range of amino acids, enzymes, vitamins and growth hormones.


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Faisal Al Ketbi and Igor Silva test world's longest zipline ahead of Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Star UAE jiu-jitsu athlete Faisal Al Ketbi (r) tries out the Jebel Jais Zipline.
Two of Jiu-Jitsu's leading lights are preparing for the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship next month, but it's good to see it's not all about training and preparation for Faisal Al Ketbi and Igor Silva.
The thrill-seeking duo took flight at the Jebel Jais Zipline in Ras Al Khaimah on Saturday, with the Emirati Jiu-Jitsu champion and Brazilian black belt enjoying some downtime ahead of next month's tournament.
The world's longest zipline measures an impressive 2.8km in length, equivalent to over 28 football fields and spans the chasm of Jebal Jais, the UAE's largest mountain peak at over 1,680m above sea level.
The launch of the world's longest zipline is another milestone in Ras Al Khaimah's campaign to transform the emirate into the region's adventure and activity tourism hub.
The Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and is celebrating champions in the Jiu-Jitsu world and in all aspects of life.
France's golden generation that gives Fabien Galthie hope ahead of Rugby World Cup 2023
This year's Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship is more than a world-renowned competition, it's also a celebratory festival that promises fun for the entire family.
There will be plenty of activities throughout the event, from a spectacular opening and prize-giving ceremonies, to a show by the Abu Dhabi Police K9 Unit, and plenty more.
As the worldwide capital of Jiu-Jitsu, Abu Dhabi is positioned as a global hub for the sport and is fast becoming an international hub for sports and fitness activities in general.
Having Jiu-Jitsu as the UAE's national sport further encourages the country to live the "healthy body, healthy mind" philosophy, and help to make the UAE a more health-conscious society.
The Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship is sponsored by the UAE Ministry of Interior as a Government Partner; official media partner Abu Dhabi Media; strategic partner Palm Sports; Lifestyle Developer Emaar; Exclusive Automobile Partner Premier Motors of Al Tayers Motors – Land Rover; as Diamond Partners Ministry of the Interior and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; Official Sport Channel Abu Dhabi Sports; Content Partner Sky News Arabia; Energy Partner ADNOC; Gold partners Department of Tourism & Culture, Al Massaood, Emirates Global Aluminium; Dolphin Energy, Cavallo (Louzan fashion), Aafaq and ADASI; Supporting Partners Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK); along with Silver Partners Tawazun Economic Council, Senaat General Holding Corporation, Al Khajja Holding Group and United Al Saqr group, and Lulu International Group.
Those interested in signing up for the tournament can do so online before April 10 at https://uaejjf.com.
Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship Faisal Al Ketbi Igor Silva
The ex rugby player with Olympic dreams... 11 hours ago


A recent night time shoot for one of my corporate clients. Bi-fold doors on kitchen-diner type extensions with inside-outside living being the big trend of recent years. This is a house I photographed during last weeks fabulous weather in Cardiff in preparation for the companies new website launch.


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So ran into an issue with loading my predefined addon profiles. Some work fine because they just use a global profile and those I can load easily.
The ones in having issue with are addons that save profiles under your character/server name. Once your in game you can change it, but I do not know that part. Even after trying to load it via function and copy paste saved variables method. You still have to manually go through addons and choose the correct profile.
So how can I force load OrkoUI profile in that case?
I'm thinking the only way you can do that is by looking at how the specific addon handles profile changes, and then use that method. For example, if an addon has a specific function to create a new profile and apply certain settings, then you would call that method and modify the returned object if needed.
--Use the profile creation method built into DBM. Saves me from copying redundant data.
Any addon that uses profiles will have to have a way to change it. As long as that function is accessible outside the addon itself, then you will be able to use it to your needs.
Thanks again Blazeflack for the great info! Will work on it today and see if I can get it to work.
So this change from addon to addon.
replace NameOfTheAddonDBHere with the DB of your addon, and profilenamehere with your profile.
PS: I have absolutely zero knowledge in Lua, i just firgured it out for my ElvUI Edit by reading and understanding others code.


Embark on a stunning photographic journey across the gorgeous country of Japan with The Japan Book as your marvelous travel guide. Featuring a remarkable collection of lovingly curated images that respectfully highlight the traditions, culture, gardens, cities, and natural wonders of Japan, this book doubly serves as an educational primer and vibrant portrait of a prominent nation.
Behold the serene dignity of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and festive swan boats of Ueno Park, two delicate jewels tucked in the concrete heart of booming Tokyo. As esteemed photographer Christopher C. Lee pursues the cherry blossom front up the archipelago, watch springtime culminate in a dazzling barrage of gentle pink petals and yellow flowers along an endless road at Yoshimi Sakura Tsutsumi Park, and at night, witness the enchanting sight of cherry blossom trees illuminated from beneath at Chidorigafuchi Park.
The Japan Book expresses striking contrasts of new and old. One photo shows modern-day pedestrians strolling across a bridge behind which the powerful Hiroshima Peace Memorial looms, while another depicts kids casually playing in the old ruins of Hiroshima Castle. As you turn the pages, each singly dedicated to establishing a scene, you will come across resolute fishermen in the waters of Lake Kawaguchiko, townsfolk praying at Shiogama Shrine, kimono-clad women posing in front of the Yasaka Pagoda, and more. Visually experience Mt. Fuji far away from across a lake and up close at Komitake Shrine. Take a peek at the breathtaking Kenroku-en Garden, one of Japan's Three Most Beautiful Gardens.
The photographs in this book were taken on a solo backpacking trip spanning hundreds of miles and carefully chosen from an original pool of thousands of pictures. The Japan Book covers select locations from the regions of Hiroshima, Kyoto, Osaka, Ishikawa, Yamanashi, Saitama, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Yamagata, Miyagi, Aomori, and Hokkaido. A quintessential work exhibiting an insider's perspective of Japanese culture through the lens, The Japan Book is one of the best books for seeing Japan and is a welcome contribution to the world of travel photography.


Feel at home with a warm welcome at S15 Sukhumvit Hotel, a stylish boutique hotel near Asoke BTS in the heart of Bangkok. Located at the entrance of Sukhumvit Soi 15, guests can step from the bustling street into the serene lobby with the relaxing scent of essential oil and leave the stress of the city behind.
The convenient location makes it so easy to get around Bangkok to visit the shopping malls, convention centers, corporate offices and entertainment districts. But you don't need to go far to indulge in spa treatments, sauna, delicious cuisine and music available right here are S15. Our S Lounge is ideal for business with a conference and meeting room.
Our boutique hotel on Sukhumvit Road has 72 plush and comfortable rooms and suites with the latest Internet televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, Italian furnishings and a romantic Jacuzzis! Contact us to make a direct reservation, we look forward to welcoming you on your next visit to the City of Angels!
Cocoon yourself in the comfort of our Sukhumvit Road accommodations, designed for pure relaxation with warm colors and modern facilities.
S15 Sukhumvit Hotel provides facilities for both business and leisure guests, so there is no need to leave the comforts of our hotel!


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Data activism
Data activism is a social practice that uses technology and data. It emerged from existing activism sub-cultures such as hacker an open-source movements.[1] Data activism is a specific type of activism which is enabled and constrained by the data infrastructure.[2] It can use the production and collection of digital, volunteered, open data to challenge existing power relations.[3]
It is a form of media activism; however, this is not to be confused with slacktivism. It uses digital technology and data politically and proactively to foster social change.[4] Forms of data activism can include digital humanitarianism[5] and engaging in hackathons. Data activism is a social practice that is becoming more well-known with the expansion of technology, open-sourced software and the ability to communicate beyond an individual's immediate community. The culture of data activism emerged from previous forms of media activism, such as hacker movements. A defining characteristic of data activism is that ordinary citizens can participate, in comparison to previous forms of media activism where elite skill sets were required to participate.[6] By increasingly involving average users, they are a signal of a change in perspective and attitude towards massive data collection emerging within the civil society realm.[1]
Data activism can be the act of providing data on events or issues that individuals feel have not been properly addressed by those in power. For example, the first deployment of the Ushahidi platform in 2008 in Kenya visualized the post-electoral violence that had been silenced by the government and the new media.[2] The social practice of data activism revolves around the idea that data is political in nature.[7] Data activism allows individuals to quantify a specific issue.[6] By collecting data for a particular purpose, it allows data activists to quantify and expose specific issues. As data infrastructures and data analytics grow, data activists can use evidence from data-driven science to support claims about social issues.[8][2]
A twofold classification of data activism has been proposed by Stefania Milan and Miren Gutiérrez,[9] later explored more in-depth by Stefania Milan,[10] according to the type of activists' engagement with data politics. 'Re-active data activism' can be characterized as motivated by the perception of massive data collection as a threat, for instance when activists seek to resist corporate and government snooping, whereas 'pro-active data activism' sees the increasing availability of data as an opportunity to foster social change.[10] These differentiated approaches to datafication result in different repertoires of action, which are not at odds with each other, since they share a crucial feature: they take information as a constitutive force capable of shaping social reality[11] and contribute to generate new alternative ways of interpreting it.[12] Examples of re-active data activism include the development and usage of encryption and anonymity networks to resist corporate or state surveillance, while instances of pro-active data activism include projects in which data is mobilized to advocate for change and contest established social narrative[9].
End the Backlog
It was discovered that in the United States between 180,000 and 500,000 rape kits were left unprocessed in storage in forensic warehouses.[13] Registration and entry of criminal DNA had been inconsistent, which caused this large backlog in date rape kits. The delay in analysing these DNA samples would approximately be six months to two years.[14] The information from rape kits was meant to be entered into the forensic warehouse database, but there was a disconnect between the warehouse system and the national DNA database Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) that left these rape kits unexamined. Testing these rape kits is important in identifying and prosecuting offenders, recognizing serial rapists, and providing justice for rape victims.[13] The Ending the Backlog Initiative brought attention to this issue by demanding that the data from these rape kits be processed. It was this initiative that brought this issue to the attention of the United States government, who began stated that this was unacceptable and put $79 million in grants would be used to help eliminate the backlog of rape kits.[15] The quantification of this data changed the ways in which the public perceived the process of analysing rape kits. This data was then used to gain the attention of politicians.
DataKind
DataKind is a digital activism organization that brings together data scientists and people from other organizations and governments for the purpose of using big data in similar ways that corporations currently use big data namely to monetize data. However, here big data is used to help solve social problems, like food shortages and homelessness. DataKind was founded in 2011 and today there are chapters in the United Kingdom, India, Singapore and the United States of America. [16] Jake Porway is the founder and executive director of DataKind.[17]
While data activists may have good intentions, one criticism is that by allowing citizens to generate data without training or reliable forms of measurement, the data can be skewed or presented in different forms.[18]
Safecast
After the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011, Safecast was an organization established by a group of citizens that were concerned about high levels of radiation in the area. After receiving conflicting messages about levels of radiation from different media sources and scientists, individuals were uncertain which information was the most reliable. This brought about a movement where citizens would use Geiger counter readings to measure levels of radiation and circulate that data over the internet so that it was accessible by the public.[19] Safecast was developed as a means of producing multiple sources of data on radiation. It was assumed that if the data was collected by similar Geiger counter measurements in mass volume, the data produced was likely to be accurate.[20] Safecast allows individuals to download the raw radiation data, but Safecast also visualizes the data. The data that is used to create a visual map is processed and categorized by Safecast. This data is different from the raw radiation data because it has been filtered, which presents the data in a different way than the raw data.[21] The change in presentation of data may alter the information that individuals take from it, which can pose a threat if misunderstood.
^ Jump up to:ab "about – DATACTIVE". Retrieved 2020-01-20.
^ Jump up to:ab c Gutierrez, Miren (2018). Data activism and social change. London: Palgrave MacMillan. ISBN 978-3-319-78319-2.
^Elmer, Greg; Langlois, Ganaele; Redden, Joanna (July 2015). Comprised Data: From Social Media to Big Data. New York: Bloomsbury Academic. pp. 202–225. ISBN 978-1-5013-0650-1.
^"Citizens' Media Meets big data: the Emergence of Data Activism". Retrieved 6 January 2017.
^Burns, Ryan (October 2014). "Rethinking big data in digital humanitarianism: practices, epistemologies, and social relations". GeoJournal. 80 (4): 477–490. doi:10.1007/s10708-014-9599-x.
^ Jump up to:ab Milan, Stefania (2016). "Data activism as the new frontier of media activism". Shaping Inquiry in Culture, Communication and Media Studies. Media Activism. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
^Kitchin, Rob (2014). The Data Revolution: Big Data, Open Data, Data Infrastructures & Their Consequences. London: Sage. pp. 165–183. ISBN 978-1-4462-8747-7.
^Kitchin, Rob (2014). The Data Revolution: Big Data, Data Infrastructures, and Their Consequences. London: SAGE Publications. p. 137. ISBN 978-1-4462-8747-7.
^ Jump up to:ab Milan, Stefania; Gutiérrez, Miren (2015-10-08). "Citizens' Media Meets Big Data: The Emergence of Data Activism". Mediaciones (in Spanish). 0 (14): 120–133.
^ Jump up to:ab Milan, Stefania (2016-01-31). "Data Activism as the New Frontier of Media Activism". Rochester, NY. SSRN 2882030.
^, Braman (2006). Change of state : information, policy, and power. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press. ISBN 9780262025973. OCLC 83980106.
^Milan, Stefania; Velden, Lonneke van der (2016-12-01). "The Alternative Epistemologies of Data Activism". Digital Culture & Society. 2 (2). doi:10.14361/dcs-2016-0205. ISSN 2364-2122.
^ Jump up to:ab Prevost O'Connor, Katherine L. (2003). "Eliminating the Rape-Kit Backlog: Bringing Necessary Changes to the Criminal Justice System". UMKC Law Review 7.1. 72: 193–214.
^Prevost O'Connor, Katherine L. (2003). "Eliminating the Rape-Kit Backlog: Bringing Necessary Changes to the Criminal Justice System". UMKC Law Review 7.1. 72: 196.
^"Maloney joins Vice President Biden, Attorney General Lynch, and Manhattan DA Vance to announce grants to reduce rape kit DNA testing backlog". Lanham: Federal Information & News Dispatch, Inc. 2015. ProQuest 1711123150.
^"DataKind | About Us". www.datakind.org. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
^"DataKind | Our Team". www.datakind.org. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
^Abe, Yasuhito (2014). "Safecast or the Production of Collective Intelligence on Radiation Risks after 3.11"(PDF). The Asia-Pacific Journal. 12 (7): 5.
^Abe, Yasuhito (February 2014). "Safecast or the Production of Collective Intelligence on Radiation Risks after 3.11"(PDF). The Asia-Pacific Journal. 12 (7): 1–10. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
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Sanitation for all in Djibouti
The city of Djibouti is home to 75 % of the total population of the eponymous country. Increasing urbanization has led to the explosion of the Balbala district. The result is a disorganized urban fabric, where water and sanitation networks are almost non-existent. Its disadvantaged population
Zenata, Sport at the heart of the new city
thousands of young people from surrounding areas at the discretion of events led by a local association. Sport, and more specifically the NBA Junior program in partnership with AFD, can play a leading role here to enable people in precarious situations to realize themselves, to emancipate themselves but also to appropriate their new living space. © AFD2019
Khampheng and the custodians of a natural treasure in Laos
Kampheng Pahtvisay takes us to the heart of the national protected area of Nam Et-Phou Louey in northern Laos. This area – an exceptional reservoir of biodiversity – is the setting for an innovative project which aims to involve residents in conservation, with a focus on ecotourism. For Kampheng
Fintech helps African entrepreneurs grow
Once simply a communication tool, the mobile phone is driving the digital and financial revolution in Africa. Despite only 20% of people living on the continent having a bank account, 80% are connected to a mobile service network. In remote rural areas across the continent, owning a mobile phone
Luang Prabang: finding a balance between tourism and tradition
List in 1995. Saveuy Silavanh is Director of the Luang Prabang World Heritage Department (DPL). He explains the challenges facing the city… Preserving heritage is not just about preserving buildings, but also about seeking a balance between tourism, a source of considerable incomes and many jobs
Beyond the maps
Through several interviews, this film shows how the African scientific community has appropriated technology to sustainably manage logging in forests, to the benefit of the people living in the Congo Basin. This is a huge challenge. Each year, 13 million hectares of forest disappear, thereby


On Tuesday 9th June unimaginable has happened at Grosvenor House in central London. GOPASS programme developed by Pricewise for Tatry Mountain Resorts won the prestigious Loyalty Awards in 3 categories. The same result was only achieved by PAYBACK, Germany's largest Loyalty Programme, owned by American Express.
Athletes in the Olympics are always satisfied to take part in the final competition no matter what the result is because they are already among the best. Similarly we were also glad that we were selected among the finalists of The Loyalty Awards 2015. To be shortlisted together with Le Club Accor Hotels, Carlson Residor Group or Avios of British Airways was a good result for us.
BUT, we are hugely honoured and shocked by the end result. We did not just take part, nor did we win one, nor two, but all three awards we signed up for. This stretches beyond our most secret hopes!
This is several years of work of many people and it shows that hard work pays off.
Why did GOPASS win in this category? It is because GOPASS is much more than just a loyalty programme. It is customer programme with many functionalities and benefits, which all together builds a very attractive mix. It is also because GOPASS has some unprecedented results within skiing resort industry.
We are proud that the DIRECT MARKETING COMMUNICATION of GOPASS won the award for Best CRM in The Loyalty Environment. I am especially happy because DIRECT MARKETING COMMUNICATION is the field I started in Pricewise, it is close to my heart and I work daily in this area. It is also huge honour for us because it shows the high level of direct marketing work orchestrated by Pricewise in daily cooperation with internal GOPASS team of Tatry Mountain Resorts. This is the results of thousands of little steps, hundreds of direct marketing campaigns and careful data analysis of skiers. Judges have honoured GOPASS with the award in tough competition with Heathrow airport or Carlson Residor Group, managing brands like Radisson hotels and Park Plaza.
Why did GOPASS succeed in competition with Carlson Residor Group?
Pricewise operates direct marketing of several companies at high level, but with GOPASS we have invented several unique innovations. Here is an example: Just one hour after skiing every GOPASS member automatically receives a statement of skied kilometres and personal skiing altitude graph into his email. At Pricewise we believe that direct marketing should be relevant, not bothering customers and be profitable at the same time.
We were already speechless after the first two awards, but then came the award for Best Loyalty programme in Central and Eastern Europe. We also value this award because it shows that interesting innovation can come from developing markets such as Slovakia.
3.They have fun by looking at skiing statistics.
We think GOPASS is far from perfect! That is why we constantly improve it. We humbly listen to customer feedback. I deeply believe that there are no unsuccessful loyalty programmes, there are only programmes that are NOT improved. We would never get this reward if we accepted that GOPASS is already good and we know that not every customer is satisfied. We take this award as a commitment to improve even more.
When Pricewise builds loyalty programmes we want that customers enjoy using it and that it bring extra business to our clients. We are happy that GOPASS achieves now up to 5% extra net revenue for TMR. This is great result considering that the whole growth of Alpine resorts is just few %.
GOPASS is no magic machine. Although we have many clever systems running in the background, as everything in this world: IT IS ALL ABOUT PEOPLE! Huge THANK YOU goes to the TMR GOPASS team who had to overcome many challenges our suppliers and most importantly our Pricewise team. Building GOPASS was and is one great adventure. Pricewise team together with GOPASS team worked hard on building GOPASS solving many many problems and doing it with smile.
I had many doubts during last years while working on GOPASS but after the ceremony in London I can confidently say one thing: We took no shortcuts and worked hard and hard work pays off!


If there's a season everyone loves, it's spring. Everything turns green and lush, and there's a feeling of new energies that makes us want to explore.
Traveling in spring is ideal for many outdoorsmen. If you are looking a destination for this spring, Mendoza is your perfect match!
Spring or "Primavera" as it is called in Spanish, is a magical season in Mendoza. Flowers are in full bloom and the beautiful tree-lined streets are enchanting.
Coffee shops , restaurants and bars buzz with happy people celebrating the warm days. As the vineyards begin to bloom winemakers uncork some of the last harvest's wines. Malbec and Cabernet Rosé are a must for the season.
It is also a great opportunity to taste some amazing Pinot Gris and native Torrontes white wines.
These are the TOP activities for you to become inspired this Spring season!
The beauty of the mountain and warm sunshine are enjoyed throughout the year in Mendoza, but there's perhaps no better time than spring to bask in all that Mendoza has to offer.
Here are some great tours to enjoy Mendoza in full!
Start the day visiting one of the specialists in sparkling wines, famous winemaker Pedro Rosell leads the Cruzat project with his magical liqueur de tirage. Tall stainless steel towers contain the awe-inspiring bubbles, which yield several different styles. Savour tank tastings and celebrate the diversity within the sparkle.
Continue with Caelum , a small family owned and operated winery with a boutique production that bursts with flavorful varietals and rich blends. Their bilingual daughter, who doubles as a Sommelier, will introduce you to their beautiful vineyard, and family vision. We appreciate their fresh, savvy perspective and believe in their potential to grow.
Indulge your senses with a perfectly paired 5 course lunch at Melipal Winery. Be welcomed by the warm reception at the family-owned and operated state-of-the-art winery. Surrounded by some of Mendoza's oldest Malbec vineyards, Melipal is one of the area's most up-and-coming producers. Barrel and tank taste different styles of Malbec in the cellar room.
End this fantastic day with a 60 minutes Tatami oriental massage at Entre Cielos Hamam Spa. This oriental technique is based on gentle stretching, rotations and different pressure points. The benefit of this technique is to conserve health and to promote wellbeing.
I'm ready to book this tour now!
Feel the adrelanine of the Mendoza river by rafting on its hectic waters.
Don't let the adventure stop there! Enjoy the incredible views soaring across the river on a zip line. Feel the excitement of flying above the water.
Now it's time to re energize with a deliciuos lunch at Ojo de Agua winery. This unique project combines high quality organic wines with fresh local produce. Enjoy a delicious 4 course wine paired meal in their outdoor restaurant as you relish in this royal moment in the Land of the Malbec.
I´m ready to book this tour now!
Let's raise our glasses, Spring is here!
Ready to live this magical season in Mendoza?


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Planning your move to San Francisco (SF)? You have to consider several things before proceeding. Many tourists don't realize that the weather of San Francisco can be unexpected even in summer. Their ignorance increases the profit of sweatshirt shops. Before moving to SF, you have to pack the right stuff according to weather and get your sf giants luxury suite tickets for accommodation. People often think about hotels, but this option can be expensive, noisy and inconvenient. The city is famous for its mild weather, global tech and public transportation. If you are planning to move to this city, here are some tips for you.
Before going to SF, you have to do an internet search to find out cheap places to live, affordable restaurants to eat food and free stuff. Increase in highly paid jobs and growing population upsurges pressure on home prices and rents. Finding an affordable home in San Francisco is not an easy job. You have to do your homework to avoid potential troubles.
Make sure to spend wisely to increase your savings in SF. You have to spend mindfully on tours, attractions, and transportation. Go vehicle-free to save money because tourist sights are located near hotels, rentals and luxury suites. Some hotels can increase your expense by offering an expensive lunch, or they may ask for extra money for parking. If you consider parking on the street, you can try your luck, but it can be tough. Choose a hotel or suite in convenient locations, such as Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square. Get the advantage of public transportation, such as taxis or Uber or you can rent a vehicle for one day for a side trip.
SF allows you to get the advantage of free stuff, such as Gold Gate Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, etc. Make sure to explore the ancient Ferry Building in the Embarcadero. This place is a home for the farmers market and artisanal shops. You can get a bizarre view of the inlet from the Ferry Building. Moreover, if you are looking for an art experience, you can visit Coit Tower Murals.
Chinatown in SF is home to the largest population of China. This place offers a fantastic array of history, food, and architecture. You can spend your afternoon while exploring landmarks, such as the official Chinatown's entrance, Dragon Gate, Sing Fat, and Sing Chong buildings, the Golden Gate Cookie Fortune Factory and an old Telephone Exchange.
It seems attractive to eat in an expensive restaurant, but it can be a bad idea for people on a tight budget. Make sure to try a cheap dinner and lunch to save money. Several restaurants in San Francisco participate in SF Restaurant Week in January and June. They offer a special discount on their delicious meals. If you are visiting SF in these months, try to find special deals to save money on food.